I'm not sure if anyone has posted about this. Pretty sure they haven't. It would appear Asus plans on giving us nvflash! You can find the official post in the official gary key product update thread. Here's the quote,
" 4/27/2012 Update -We are still validating a new firmware release. We are also tracking user reported issues with Tegra 3 games, WiFi Direct and some continued random reboot/lock problems with a few units. Based on current regression testing at HQ, NVIDIA and Google it appears we will need to sway out a few units to pinpoint exact user problems. For the unlocked audience, we have requested a version of NVFlash that works properly for users who unlocked their units."
Very glad to see this! Hopefully nvflash will hit soon!
mick3444 said:
I'm not sure if anyone has posted about this. Pretty sure they haven't. It would appear Asus plans on giving us nvflash! You can find the official post in the official gary key product update thread. Here's the quote,
" 4/27/2012 Update -We are still validating a new firmware release. We are also tracking user reported issues with Tegra 3 games, WiFi Direct and some continued random reboot/lock problems with a few units. Based on current regression testing at HQ, NVIDIA and Google it appears we will need to sway out a few units to pinpoint exact user problems. For the unlocked audience, we have requested a version of NVFlash that works properly for users who unlocked their units."
Very glad to see this! Hopefully nvflash will hit soon!
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**** gon get real soon.
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Wow,that sounds amazing Thanks for the heads up.
What does nvflash allow me to do that I can't do now?
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sbdags said:
What does nvflash allow me to do that I can't do now?
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WHAT IS IT? and How does it differ from what we got?
The big thing I think is that NVFlash allows you to recover bricked units.
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The big thing I think is that NVFlash allows you to recover bricked units.
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Correct, it should allow total recovery even if you get the unrecoverable bootloader error that some peoples units are suffering from.
It should hopefully aid development of native Ubuntu for the Prime also.
This is great for an idiot like myself!
I knew I started drinking at 9am for a reason today!!!
Cheers....
It will also allow for reverting back to stock ROM so that the tablet can be sold to anyone!
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Correct, it should allow total recovery even if you get the unrecoverable bootloader error that some peoples units are suffering from.
It should hopefully aid development of native Ubuntu for the Prime also.
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And hopefully other distros i do hope this comes true.
Well, thank you Asus and Nvidia, and everyone involved on pulling this out for the community.
Nvflash will surely be a priceless tool, I feel much safer now about unlocking my device.
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Wow this would be amazing!
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Diamondback said:
Wow,that sounds amazing Thanks for the heads up.
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That's great! Fantastic! Can't wait....
oh.. what's NV Flash?
(as my niece used to say, when she was 5... I want it! I NEED it! What is it?!?)
ShelW said:
That's great! Fantastic! Can't wait....
oh.. what's NV Flash?
(as my niece used to say, when she was 5... I want it! I NEED it! What is it?!?)
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Here ya go
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what's+NVFlash
I'm guessing this will work on the 300 Pad...?
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I'm guessing this will work on the 300 Pad...?
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Nope.... It wont if u want run version of Nvflash for Prime.
doesn't actually say a fully working version coming just that they have requested it
whoever makes the decision please don't f us all off
Ok now I know this has been asked, but will this allow me to save an entire copy of my OS along with everything else installed, so I can save it to an external device, and if I ever brick it, I can flash it back to the way it was at the last save,
I ask that because I would love to see how the prime runs windows 8 when it is released....
mudduck454 said:
I ask that because I would love to see how the prime runs windows 8 when it is released....
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Well sorry but the prime will never be able to run Windows 8 sorry.
I have been waiting patiently for this tool for sometime now, got a rma ticket open eventually and Im considering shipping it back overseas (where I bought it), but after a few reports of packages coming back dented, scratched or deformed, Im a bit hesitent to go ahead. If this tool is near on the horizon, I'll wait it out further. Come on ASUS, nvidia, google make our day!
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Well sorry but the prime will never be able to run Windows 8 sorry.
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We'll see about that
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Related
The original idea of post was here but is now gone replaced with the results of the Operation
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1376019
Give a thanks!
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Anyone willing I can't wait for development to start on this!
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Is it really that hard to just wait a couple weeks?
Well i don't see why we can't start I'm sure someone wants to start playing with it!
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The sooner Development starts, the better.
Yes it would be great to have an ICS rom before asus releases the OTA!
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Well sure, sooner is better, but you're essentially suggesting that someone should go hack one of the retailer's display models to get something we'll all get in a couple weeks anyway.
I'm sure it's not illegal... I doesn't say ohh hey no rooting the display models.... And how cares... You don't even have to root it to do a system dump as far as I understand... It is just easier for the developers to work with when you dump while rooted...
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I don't see the point of any pre-ICS dev work if Asus is true to their word.
Understandably, we don't have much confidence in that at the moment.
I mean and im sure even if you got caught I'm sure that if you explained to the manager it was for a good cause he would be chill with it its not like they would arrest you for it lol!
Maybe if you stole it or put a penis as a wallpaper you might get thrown out!
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I don't see the point of any pre-ICS dev work if Asus is true to their word.
Understandably, we don't have much confidence in that at the moment.
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As far as updates go im pretty sure most people actually have a lot of confidence in Asus. Releases sure not so much
True but it is possible and if we can beat asus to their own game it would be awesome!
My 2-yr old nephew is learning how to do a system dump on his own.. he wasn't successful..
Why don't you start with the source code that is available at the ASUS website?
http://www.asus.com/Eee/Eee_Pad/Eee_Pad_Transformer_Prime_TF201/#download
We will have it in a couple of weeks, but why not already have people working on rom's and optimizing kernels for it. So when you get, you can start to mod it. This is a chance to get around a 2-3 week head start on making stuff. Do you know how much can be accomplished within that time?
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We will have it in a couple of weeks, but why not already have people working on rom's and optimizing kernels for it. So when you get, you can start to mod it. This is a chance to get around a 2-3 week head start on making stuff. Do you know how much can be accomplished within that time?
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If the bootloader is locked, absolutely nothing.
Sent from my Snapdragon.
They can work on unlocking it!
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They can work on unlocking it!
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I dont think a system dump is going to help with unlocking the bootloader if the devs don't have the actual device
r34p3rex said:
I dont think a system dump is going to help with unlocking the bootloader if the devs don't have the actual device
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Isnt there a PC virtual emulator for developers of android devices? Like an emulator of device the developer plans on using? I thought Ive seen this somewhere before.
So if someone was to do a system dump on their own Prime, what tools would be needed besides root explorer and razorclaw?
nb 4 liar
*EDIT*
Posted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20990843
thanks for your time and effort, yesterday was a nightmare for the prime community, today we're starting to see the light in the end of the tunnel
thanks to all involved...
jan 12 can come anytime soon??????????
Well we're living here in Allentown.. and we got the rooting technique down...
I was hoping it would come real soon.... it came in a flash.. the devs make me swoon...
I am happy that I'm getting SU. Makes the tablet really useful too
Now we just need ICS, with this root, it will be the best..
And we're living here in Allentown....
Ran out of Thanks...so THANK YOU! now watch the people come flocking back to the Prime that dismissed it at first Today n Jan. 12 will go down in Prime history books.
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..today we're starting to see the light in the end of the tunnel
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We were in a tunnel? So thats where GPS went!
thats why people can't lock sattelites..
OK so why was yesterday a nightmare and why is Jan 12 like the holy grail of days?
Sorry, I ussualy lurke around in the evo forums and popped in here for once because I plan on picking one of these up once there in stock... anywhere... haha
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PhxkinMassacre said:
OK so why was yesterday a nightmare and why is Jan 12 like the holy grail of days?
Sorry, I ussualy lurke around in the evo forums and popped in here for once because I plan on picking one of these up once there in stock... anywhere... haha
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yesterday Asus confirmed the aluminum backplate was main cause of GPS interference. Jan. 12 ICS will be released for Prime along with new Nachoroot rooting tool just made this morning. Jcase is a beast n he doesn't even own a prime, Yet
No procedure or info on this yet though right?
PhxkinMassacre said:
OK so why was yesterday a nightmare and why is Jan 12 like the holy grail of days?
Sorry, I ussualy lurke around in the evo forums and popped in here for once because I plan on picking one of these up once there in stock... anywhere... haha
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Yesterday xda members found that the prime had locked bootloader, people bricking their primes with the update, people start asking to ASUS to unlock bootloader.
Today's Asus released an official statement that will release an bootloader unlock tool, ICS official release on jan 12, and then jcase got root...
JCase needs one more prime to do another test:
<jcase> i need someone with a prime, to do one final test of root
<jcase> will release after 1 more
<jcase> will opensoruce after ICS
<jcase> (probably)
Somone with a prime in hand, please jump on the IRC and lend a helping hand.
server/chan?
demandarin said:
yesterday Asus confirmed the aluminum backplate was main cause of GPS interference. Jan. 12 ICS will be released for Prime along with new Nachoroot rooting tool just made this morning. Jcase is a beast n he doesn't even own a prime, Yet
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So does that mean no more aluminum? And why do people need GPS in a wifi tab? I never quite understood that... its so big that you wouldn't walk with it as a GPS thing and it only works on wifi so once you leave your home its screwed haha
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i'm in, getting no response from him
biggem001 said:
i'm in, getting no response from him
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He is hard to get hold of
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PhxkinMassacre said:
So does that mean no more aluminum? And why do people need GPS in a wifi tab? I never quite understood that... its so big that you wouldn't walk with it as a GPS thing and it only works on wifi so once you leave your home its screwed haha
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I laughed reading this. I suggest going into the GPS(issues) thread and repeat that. lmao. you might be eaten alive. they die hard GPS afficianados in there
Hey JCASE
I don't see a donate button mate... am I missing something???
Great work btw. Thanks again from the community.
QAM said:
Hey JCASE
I don't see a donate button mate... am I missing something???
Great work btw. Thanks again from the community.
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Seriously. Put that button up because you got beer from me, buddy.
ChrisDos said:
JCase needs one more prime to do another test:
<jcase> i need someone with a prime, to do one final test of root
<jcase> will release after 1 more
<jcase> will opensoruce after ICS
<jcase> (probably)
Somone with a prime in hand, please jump on the IRC and lend a helping hand.
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Ya where on IRC?
mutiny said:
Seriously. Put that button up because you got beer from me, buddy.
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I don't have a donate button, but I have apps on the market, including one that does nothing but thank you for donating
https://market.android.com/developer?pub=Cunning+Logic
FYI Donations go to buying devices, next one I want to buy is the prime.
Is it blocked beacuse of some European "blockheads"..... ??
RMA....
Just wait and relax, but i also cant understand why they just dont release updates worldwide..
zodd1982 said:
Just wait and relax, but i also cant understand why they just dont release updates worldwide..
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Well... the US users with a "mob" just made it..... !
The RMA threat must be a good one for forcing something to happen !!
I am no "noob" and for me this is rather strange !!
Maybe the WW area has a responsible total nut which counting bandwidth costs ??
More important then customers !!
We demand the update so our Primes can be free.
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We demand the update so our Primes can be free.
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Can you please link the URL from ASUS on Facebook ??
Asus Sweden:
https://www.facebook.com/asussverige?sk=wall&filter=1
Asus United Kingdom:
https://www.facebook.com/asus.uk?sk=wall&filter=1
It's obvious that the update has been pulled. Even some US customers say that they haven't gotten their update yet. The whole thing about Gary saying that it's going live and that they tested Primes and everything is fine apparently turned out to be false if you look around the forums.
It's sensible thing for ASUS to simply stop these updates, since they are making things worse all around.
We will get it when we get it, i can't see how complaining on XDA is going to make a difference?!
RoosterX said:
We will get it when we get it, i can't see how complaining on XDA is going to make a difference?!
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I dont realy think we are complaining. We just want to now whats happening!
If you want complaining there are alot other threads to check in.
//D
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You don't want it. I wish I could revert back. My battery life is toast and sometimes my prime won't come out of sleep.
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benefit14snake said:
You don't want it. I wish I could revert back. My battery life is toast and sometimes my prime won't come out of sleep.
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The battery and the sleeping issues I can live with until they fix it.
But the constant reboot when there is a fix is something I want now!
I'd be happy to exchange battery life for a device that is actually usable. :-/
kristovaher said:
It's sensible thing for ASUS to simply stop these updates, since they are making things worse all around.
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Well.... up to ASUS...
Maybe its more about a European lunatic which want so save bandwith.... ???
(economics lunatic)
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It's obvious that the update has been pulled. Even some US customers say that they haven't gotten their update yet.
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The TW and US .13 updates are still up on the asus site for download so I think that they have not been pulled. Perhaps some peeps wifi isn't strong enough to download those big files
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The TW and US .13 updates are still up on the asus site for download so I think that they have not been pulled. Perhaps some peeps wifi isn't strong enough to download those big files
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It's still up for those who want them, but OTA seems to be halted.
Or they could just unlock the damn bootloaders so people with problems can roll back and wait for the next patch.
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RoosterX said:
We will get it when we get it, i can't see how complaining on XDA is going to make a difference?!
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I guess people come here cos normally most are reasonable and offer help/advice when they can. I bet more has been done to help people from here than facebook.
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J'ai installé la version US sur ma TFP french, ça fonctionne nickel...merci à XDA pour le tuto
thanks
I'm not in a rush at all, my Prime works perfectly, there's nothing to fix, therefore...
Cheers
I have been working with one guy at Asus since I first got my TF101. He has always been very helpful. I emailed him to find out about fastboot, and if they would release nvflash(I even asked if they would release it to developers if they signed an agreement not to redistribute it and used it for development purposes) and this was his response.. Just figured I'd share it.. I removed his name as I dont want everyone and their mother emailing him. lol
Dear Patrick,
I am not sure about NVFLASH tool since it is really Nvidia’s internal tool and they would want an NDA for that.
Unfortunately we only have the UNLOCK TOOL for now and this was difficult even to get released with the legal terms finally approved recently from our legal team.
As of now, I don’t know if legal team will approve developers to have a copy as it is more complex along with our agreement with Nvidia and getting our legal team to approve of that as well.
Thanks,
XXXXXXXX
So it doesnt look good unless someone at Nvidia leaks it.. or they decide to release it.
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I have been working with one guy at Asus since I first got my TF101. He has always been very helpful. I emailed him to find out about fastboot, and if they would release nvflash(I even asked if they would release it to developers if they signed an agreement not to redistribute it and used it for development purposes) and this was his response.. Just figured I'd share it.. I removed his name as I dont want everyone and their mother emailing him. lol
Dear Patrick,
I am not sure about NVFLASH tool since it is really Nvidia’s internal tool and they would want an NDA for that.
Unfortunately we only have the UNLOCK TOOL for now and this was difficult even to get released with the legal terms finally approved recently from our legal team.
As of now, I don’t know if legal team will approve developers to have a copy as it is more complex along with our agreement with Nvidia and getting our legal team to approve of that as well.
Thanks,
XXXXXXXX
So it doesnt look good unless someone at Nvidia leaks it.. or they decide to release it.
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I swear to God we had a nvflash compatible with tegra3 but it was a linux only version
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Try this
It's actually a post from the thread were I first got the idea of the social media attack first thread were the secure bootkey was brought up but try it oit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20897756&postcount=12
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Please heed our calls 'o random nVidia employee!
buxtahuda said:
Please heed our calls 'o random nVidia employee!
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Did that link not work?
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Did he really put eight kisses at the end of his email?
Your relationship really has blossomed since your tf101 days!
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Did that link not work?
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yup, that is the correct nvflash for our device. has nothing to do with nvidia, they released the tool with support for tegra 3. its asus not allowing the tool to work(no secure boot key im assuming?).
i can connect to the prime in apx mode, nvflash sees it, every command gives a usb write error or just hangs.
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Did that link not work?
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It did, I looked.
But is that up-to-date with what nVidia/ASUS are currently working with? -so yes...
And does the unlocked bootloader fix the USB write issues mentioned? - so no... ASUS is still blocking use...
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yup, that is the correct nvflash for our device. has nothing to do with nvidia, they released the tool with support for tegra 3. its asus not allowing the tool to work.
i can connect to the prime in apx mode, nvflash sees it, every command gives a usb write error or just hangs.
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Ohh odd even with the bootloader unlock that's really lame...
Idk if anyone has tried it as that was posted way before the unlock tool came out
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Just curious as i was eagerly awaiting the next update and there's been no posts on the thread for awhile...
martinisam said:
Just curious as i was eagerly awaiting the next update and there's been no posts on the thread for awhile...
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I am guessing @clmowers is working on KitKat, moved to another device, or has just lost interest in it... by having only one post I assume you can't post in the MIUI thread, so I tagged him here and I am sure he will see it and pop in and update you.
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I am guessing @clmowers is working on KitKat, moved to another device, or has just lost interest in it... by having only one post I assume you can't post in the MIUI thread, so I tagged him here and I am sure he will see it and pop in and update you.
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i will confirm he moved to a new device...no longer has a rezound
REV3NT3CH said:
i will confirm he moved to a new device...no longer has a rezound
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That's really too bad...was really looking forward to the next batch of improvements. Guess I'll have to enjoy it as is.
martinisam said:
That's really too bad...was really looking forward to the next batch of improvements. Guess I'll have to enjoy it as is.
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to be honest i dont really see miui changing much though...its pretty iphone looking as is
Well clmowers was working to move it up to newer Android versions. MIUI is supposed to be more iPhone-esc with more security options and implemented theming for it's launcher.
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Well clmowers was working to move it up to newer Android versions. MIUI is supposed to be more iPhone-esc with more security options and implemented theming for it's launcher.
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more complete theming is what I was hoping for...so far the dialer and messaging apps don't change when I apply themes. Not like the old MIUI, say, on the D2G, used to.
Does anyone know which device he went to?
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Does anyone know which device he went to?
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I went to the HTC One and also working on the Nexus 5 and possible LGG2 which is my new primary phone...As for the MIUI on this, I havent forgot anyone here. I will try my best to support everything I can. after my drive crashed, I lost a lot of my changes, and between the other 3 other devices (N7G2 as well), family, and work, This one is been kinda on the back burner.
There are some more improvments that MIUI is pushing out as someone has stated, but for the most part, its not really changing much. Its more under the hood improvments then user improvments. Not saying that they dont or wont make user improvments, its not just not as dramatic as for say android has been know to go through
I wont make a promise, but im shooting for the begining of the year for an update on this!!! but please..please dont hold your breath to that.im doing the best that i can with all that i have going on.
So Happy Holidays and Happy New Years to you and your families
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I went to the HTC One and also working on the Nexus 5 and possible LGG2 which is my new primary phone...As for the MIUI on this, I havent forgot anyone here. I will try my best to support everything I can. after my drive crashed, I lost a lot of my changes, and between the other 3 other devices (N7G2 as well), family, and work, This one is been kinda on the back burner.
There are some more improvments that MIUI is pushing out as someone has stated, but for the most part, its not really changing much. Its more under the hood improvments then user improvments. Not saying that they dont or wont make user improvments, its not just not as dramatic as for say android has been know to go through
I wont make a promise, but im shooting for the begining of the year for an update on this!!! but please..please dont hold your breath to that.im doing the best that i can with all that i have going on.
So Happy Holidays and Happy New Years to you and your families
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Thank you thank you than you!!!!! I will be waiting eagerly and pray that you are able to successfully manage your crowded universe. Happy holidays to you!
martinisam said:
Thank you thank you than you!!!!! I will be waiting eagerly and pray that you are able to successfully manage your crowded universe. Happy holidays to you!
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Your welcome, I will always try my best to keep this up to date. As we all know the rezzy dev is just about dead. Im actually getting a new deving device from @jaxsin, so you all should thank him for sending me his old device so i can get back to deving for this. mine has seen better days lol. Again hopefully by the first ill have some sort of update for you all