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HTC came out said late august early september, in light of this recent news is anyone taking the OTAs?
I've taken all the OTAs without any problems. Phone works great and I have no problems with Free3vo.
Since HTC came forward and said they will unlock I'm debating updating mine.
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cruise350 said:
I've taken all the OTAs without any problems. Phone works great and I have no problems with Free3vo.
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+1. Have had no problems running all variants of Fre3vo I've tried. I'm one quick plug-phone-into-PC-and-click away from accessing Barnacle, MSL reader, roam control, etc.
Nope.... Launch day stock for me until something is actually done.
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Launch day stock as well. Old wifey's has all the updates but she's not into root. I think about taking the updates but I always decide not to. Kind of reminds me of my virginity
...nice upgrade from hero
Why wouldnt u take the updates that have already been released? All know root exploits work with the OTAs that have been released..future updates ok i might see not taking but not taking the ones out now doesnt make any sense!!
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Why wouldnt u take the updates that have already been released? All know root exploits work with the OTAs that have been released..future updates ok i might see not taking but not taking the ones out now doesnt make any sense!!
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+1 I recently got a warranty replacement for mine and I debated taking the update for a couple days. I finally decided to do it because the current temp root exploit works with both software versions. I really don't see much point in not taking the update.
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Why wouldnt u take the updates that have already been released? All know root exploits work with the OTAs that have been released..future updates ok i might see not taking but not taking the ones out now doesnt make any sense!!
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Because the OTA updates the bootloader (from v1.30 to v1.40... I think). The current root exploit is only for the OS and when/if s-off is acheived from our devs it may only work on the earlier version. Hboot has control over more than just the OS so if the earlier version has an exploit that the newer version doesn't then everyone who took the OTA may very well be screwing themselves out of s-off until HTC does unlock the bootloader. I myself am going to stay away from any and all updates until either HTC or teamwin or anyone else can give us full root/s-off. My phone runs just fine like it is now, on launch day software.
I just updated to the latest ota, now my dialer icon is gone from the app drawer and lock screen. The dialer is there, but icon is gone... Can someone post the apk for me so I can get the icon back? Thanks.
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Clay333 said:
Because the OTA updates the bootloader (from v1.30 to v1.40... I think). The current root exploit is only for the OS and when/if s-off is acheived from our devs it may only work on the earlier version. Hboot has control over more than just the OS so if the earlier version has an exploit that the newer version doesn't then everyone who took the OTA may very well be screwing themselves out of s-off until HTC does unlock the bootloader. I myself am going to stay away from any and all updates until either HTC or teamwin or anyone else can give us full root/s-off. My phone runs just fine like it is now, on launch day software.
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Exactly.
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Cetus Corr said:
I just updated to the latest ota, now my dialer icon is gone from the app drawer and lock screen. The dialer is there, but icon is gone... Can someone post the apk for me so I can get the icon back? Thanks.
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That's very strange. Any time you need an .apk though you can just open one of the copies of the stock rom in the development section.
Like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148819
Just open it and all the apks will be in there.
Cetus Corr said:
I just updated to the latest ota, now my dialer icon is gone from the app drawer and lock screen. The dialer is there, but icon is gone... Can someone post the apk for me so I can get the icon back? Thanks.
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Not sure if this will do anything for you but you might need this as well. I tried to attach it on the previous post but it wouldn't let me. You have to rename it to "HtcDialer.odex". I changed it to a .zip because I kept getting invalid file while trying to attach it.
Why are those two dialers different file sizes?
...nice upgrade from hero
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That's very strange. Any time you need an .apk though you can just open one of the copies of the stock rom in the development section.
Like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148819
Just open it and all the apks will be in there.
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Thanks, I actually found it in the system file last night from my own phone. But it won't install nor will this one. Any ideas on how to install it?
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Cetus Corr said:
I just updated to the latest ota, now my dialer icon is gone from the app drawer and lock screen. The dialer is there, but icon is gone... Can someone post the apk for me so I can get the icon back? Thanks.
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I had this happen, but after a reboot everything came back.
I guess there never was an icon in the app drawer. Just looked at a buddies evo and he doesn't have one either and said there never was.
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Cetus Corr said:
Thanks, I actually found it in the system file last night from my own phone. But it won't install nor will this one. Any ideas on how to install it?
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There is another OTA that fixes the phone icon.
No way OTA.
I've got an issue. Long story short i've got two versions of Spiderman on my phone. The demo and the full which means I've got two separate icons. I want to get rid of the demo version. Is it possible to use a temp root solution to get rid of the demo spiderman.
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Quis89 said:
I've got an issue. Long story short i've got two versions of Spiderman on my phone. The demo and the full which means I've got two separate icons. I want to get rid of the demo version. Is it possible to use a temp root solution to get rid of the demo spiderman.
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Sure....if u got temp root just use TitB.....u can def remove it from there.....also, just for future reference....u may wanna post questions Like this in Q&A.....no big deal....just keep it in mind.....
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Sure....if u got temp root just use TitB.....u can def remove it from there.....also, just for future reference....u may wanna post questions Like this in Q&A.....no big deal....just keep it in mind.....
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Thanks and will do. Sorry!
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So apps that are removed during temp root will stay gone after a full reboot and loss of root?
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So apps that are removed during temp root will stay gone after a full reboot and loss of root?
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No, they come back. All changes are reverted regardless of what app/method/prayer you use. Lol.
While we're on the same topic, how do I use TitaniumBackup to remove apps?
I can't figure it out.
Or do you have to have TitaniumBackupPro?
Give this a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174469
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No, they come back. All changes are reverted regardless of what app/method/prayer you use. Lol.
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If you use adb to disable instead of removing them...they will still be disabled after a reboot.
If you use titanium backup to freeze any apps, they actually stay frozen after reboot. Haven't tried removing any though. I've had main bloatware apps frozen since temp root was first released. Have rebooted many times since then.
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I was informed today that Verizon is pushing out the new Ota already. If you haven't gotten it you will soon. 2 questions....
1. Do we have to Odin back to stock to receive the update?
2. Will there have to be a new process to root after we accept the ota?
Should this have gone under the Q and A?
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I was informed today that Verizon is pushing out the new Ota already. If you haven't gotten it you will soon. 2 questions....
1. Do we have to Odin back to stock to receive the update?
2. Will there have to be a new process to root after we accept the ota?
Should this have gone under the Q and A?
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I think this has already been discussed. The nee ota is nothing more than the search feature dumbing down and a new baseband+kernel. I believe you can root this with the current method. Correct me if I'm wrong though.
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Why mess up your root? Just give it some time and the devs will probably have the update rooted and ready to flash with Odin !
Can anybody confirm that these will not auto-install?
On my HTC Incredible, I would just hit install later, but the popup would come back every 15 minutes.. very annoying!
Soon as the update comes out I will have a fully deodexed rooted zipaligned version available.
If I can figuire it out, I will also make an Odin image out of it.
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sfobrien said:
Why mess up your root? Just give it some time and the devs will probably have the update rooted and ready to flash with Odin !
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Great point! Thanks
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Soon as the update comes out I will have a fully deodexed rooted zipaligned version available.
If I can figuire it out, I will also make an Odin image out of it.
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No thanks, i don't want a dumbed down search. Does anyone?
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neh4pres said:
No thanks, i don't want a dumbed down search. Does anyone?
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No one does. But literally its as simple as putting the old search apk back into the new rom or ota. Nothing to be worried about
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I love how Samsung and Verizon take so long to release updates - except when it's to take away the features on your phone. They get those out pretty quickly.
Does this OTA have any benefit??
Any way to block this ota? I have root access
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Any way to block this ota? I have root access
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I don't remember where I read this but you have to freeze FWUpdate.
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It's been pretty well established how to restore proper search functionality. The real question should be what do the kernel and radios do? Any improvements in reception or battery life? Any improvements in device performance? And most importantly, does this change anything regarding bootloader unlocking research and work-arounds?
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I don't remember where I read this but you have to freeze FWUpdate.
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How do you freeze this? I have force stopped it, but for me "disable" is greyed out
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How do you freeze this? I have force stopped it, but for me "disable" is greyed out
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You can freeze apps with Titanium Backup.
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You can freeze apps with Titanium Backup.
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Thanks, didn't even think to do that for some reason. I just froze FWUpgrade, SDM & VZWUpdate in Titanium Backup.. can anyone confirm if there's anything more that needs to be frozen?
Here 1. Don't accept it. 2. We can pull radio and kernel and install those.
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Update should fail anyway if you don't have a stock recovery. They generally require a stock recovery to update the phone.
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Cruiserdude said:
It's been pretty well established how to restore proper search functionality. The real question should be what do the kernel and radios do? Any improvements in reception or battery life? Any improvements in device performance? And most importantly, does this change anything regarding bootloader unlocking research and work-arounds?
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I consistently get -75 to -85 dbm so I really don't think there is a reception issue with the 4G radio for me. Now the WiFi is awful for me. That could be improved. GPS is sick.... I lock on in about half a second
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FYI guys, we can still root using the same method after the OTA (VRALG1)
Just go into settings.. apps... And then disable all the apps you dont want!
Maybe its a known trick but I just figured it out just now. I can happily wait for root now.
yea it works, must be new for ICS
I agree this was a nice addition. Stock bloat removal tool.
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nice didn't know this, my dad will be happy to remove some bloat until root is back.
It blocks you from disabling everything, but 90% of the bloat can be disabled. Pretty nice feature, had to do this to a couple phones when we got them.
Yeah, this is a feature of Ice Cream Sandwich, and I've mentioned it in a few threads. I didn't think it warranted its own thread, but apparently it did.
I'm not so sure it was a feature of ICS though. I have other devices with ICS and they don't have that capability. Maybe Sense on ICS? Not sure here.
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I'm not so sure it was a feature of ICS though. I have other devices with ICS and they don't have that capability. Maybe Sense on ICS? Not sure here.
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It came with ICS. Some just don't enable it.
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PhillyCheez said:
Just go into settings.. apps... And then disable all the apps you dont want!
Maybe its a known trick but I just figured it out just now. I can happily wait for root now.
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Note: you must uninstall updates to disable apps
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Note: you must uninstall updates to disable apps
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And clear cache and data to save some more space!
Yep disabled a bunch of bloat crap. I even disabled the stock browser. I use Chrome and selected it as my default but after a few days the stock app would take over again. Got on my nerves till I disabled it. Problem gone
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Thanks for the advice, does this mean teh apps won't use data in the background, or do we need to get root first?
The apps are disabled, so no, they wont use data. Some of the apps are not able to be disabled though, so it's not quite as good as root, but a ton better than not having the ability at all.
Thank you! Just got this phone last week and all of bloat has been killing me!
Yeah, this was very helpful when I first found it. Of couse, I still removed the apps as soon as I got root. Sucks that HTC took the tool off of their site, but I'm glad I got in when I did.
Let me first say :glad to be back (3-4 years back had a nokia with symbian that with the help of this forum i did minor modifications to)on the forum and out of the clutches of apple(3-4 days ago traded iphone 4 32gb for LGOG)
Now first question: I've rooted my phone attempting to remove any and all bloatware, however I can't seem to remove it?
Second question: in regards to cases what's the differences between att and sprint LGOG's?
Third question: how do I sent picture messages? Seems like a dumb question but every time I try to do so the message says something like "picture too big ,compressing" now normally that's fine it compresses the picture I send and its good however when I get said message the text I had started to send to whomever is gone and I'm back at the message as if I never started it?
Fourth question: how do I send a multiple contact message?
Finally : since this was a multiple question post, I did search , did read, tried everything I could think of to avoid asking a repeated-a-million-times-question , sorry if I did and sorry if I put in wrong part of forum
Thank you sincerely
LGOG rookie
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After you root, before you delete/disable/uninstall any apps. Do the Freegee bl unlock. Otherwise you will get bl security errors and bootloops.
Is there a free version?
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vasilli said:
Is there a free version?
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Nope, you have to pay for it in the app store.
Or you can search and take a look in the other section (like the development section). I could be wrong, I dunno.
Drat well as in expensive as it is,still can't afford it at the moment
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You should be able to disable most bloat through settings, manage applications, then all. Click on the app you want to disable and go to town.
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There is a free version of freegee on the playstore. Its exactly the same as the paid version.
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You should be able to disable most bloat through settings, manage applications, then all. Click on the app you want to disable and go to town.
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There is a free version of freegee on the playstore. Its exactly the same as the paid version.
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that is awesome! many thanks to you both!
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Nope, you have to pay for it in the app store.
Or you can search and take a look in the other section (like the development section). I could be wrong, I dunno.
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There's a free version too.
I guess I needed to put this smilie face at the end
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is there a way that i can sync my lg with iTunes just out of curiousity?
also once i run freegee after rooting what can I do? is there a guide im missing?
vasilli said:
is there a way that i can sync my lg with iTunes just out of curiousity?
also once i run freegee after rooting what can I do? is there a guide im missing?
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Try isyncr, it used to work for me.
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also once i run freegee after rooting what can I do? is there a guide im missing?
vasilli said:
also once i run freegee after rooting what can I do? is there a guide im missing?
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Read carrett's at the top of the section. He explains flashing of new ROM's, etc. The ROM's can be found in one of the 2 development sections.
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also once i run freegee after rooting what can I do? is there a guide im missing?
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install titanium backup ROOT , delete any apps you do not want, really I just deleted most of the at&t stuff or stuff that requires you to purchase other things. one app that is worth its money is root explorer, sounds like you are new to android, one helpful tip to you is when you do buy these things in the play store you will always have it as long as you remember your google account, get a new device bam, still have the apps you purchased.
Yes I'm extremely new to droid as a whole
Let alone rooting and other info
Been trying to avoid posting a millions questions that could be avoided with a couple searches, I'm coming from iphone .
Iphones are insanely simple compared to droid ,however with the right tweaks droid can prevail for sure.
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vasilli said:
Yes I'm extremely new to droid as a whole
Let alone rooting and other info
Been trying to avoid posting a millions questions that could be avoided with a couple searches, I'm coming from iphone .
Iphones are insanely simple compared to droid ,however with the right tweaks droid can prevail for sure.
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I phones seem simple because they don't have any of the customizations that android does. So, I guess iPhone is simple and not in a good way.
Also, "droid" is more commonly used to refer to the phone model by Motorola. We generally use the term android when speaking of the OS in broader terms. But more commonly we use the specific term for the version of Android or ROM that we're speaking of at the moment, Jelly Bean, AOSP, stock, for example. You'll get the hang of it. :thumbup:
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Download the free Freegee App from the play store.
Run the app. Backup EFS. Click unlock Bootloader.
Boot into Fast Boot, then CWM or TWRP (depending what recovery you chose when using Freegee)
Make a backup.
Reboot phone and get an app called Titanium Backup (paid version has more options)
Using Titanium Backup you can uninstall bloatware or freeze them if you have the paid version (this is easiest and safest I believe)
OR you can use Root Explorer or a similar root file manager to manually delete each apk
Be careful what you delete. There is a post here listing what apps can safely be removed without messing up your phone.
Read twice, click once. Good luck
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I would also have to say to the new guys...dont get all wound up on installing a new rom, trust me I have upgraded lots of roms from backflip,atrix,htc inspire but all those needed it. I have to say the original rom that comes on these LG's is pretty good, unless it doesnt do what you need it to I wouldnt worry about a new rom. root it so you can delete some of the bloat.
100% agreed. Amazing Rom for stock. I did the same thing and I'm loving it
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