I just got a upgrade today, going from an S3 to the S4,
How long did you guys wait until you rooted?
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pbman1953 said:
I just got a upgrade today, going from an S3 to the S4,
How long did you guys wait until you rooted?
Thanks
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As long as it took me to download, install and run the script
After I fully charged the battery, I rooted..... well technically I came here, read about what version of the S4 I had... got disappointed/sad that I couldn't unlock it (coming from a GNex) but I read and educated myself on how to root, and upgrade and keep root.. Then I used Xposed framework to modify the hell out of it... and while it sucks that I can't flash any ROMs.. most the features that I cared about when I flashed ROMs on the GNex, can/is modifiable using various modules on Xposed.
TLDR - Immediately.
ntxct said:
After I fully charged the battery, I rooted..... well technically I came here, read about what version of the S4 I had... got disappointed/sad that I couldn't unlock it (coming from a GNex) but I read and educated myself on how to root, and upgrade and keep root.. Then I used Xposed framework to modify the hell out of it... and while it sucks that I can't flash any ROMs.. most the features that I cared about when I flashed ROMs on the GNex, can/is modifiable using various modules on Xposed.
TLDR - Immediately.
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But you can from a Verizon based right?
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pbman1953 said:
But you can from a Verizon based right?
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Yes. I used my upgrade discount to buy my S4 off Amazon. It shipped with MI1. I used Root De La Vega to root, and then used this guide to update from MI1 to MJ7 and kept root.
The Xposed module I use the most is 'Wanam' (2.2.2) however I also use 'Bootmanager' to control what boots, 'Maximize Widgets' to have DashClock be my lockscreen, 'Xposed Recent Tasks RAM' because I like looking at memory usage (and bars) and 'Xuimod' to enable the BatteryBar Mod... once again back to my love of bars.
ntxct said:
Yes. I used my upgrade discount to buy my S4 off Amazon. It shipped with MI1. I used Root De La Vega to root, and then used this guide to update from MI1 to MJ7 and kept root.
The Xposed module I use the most is 'Wanam' (2.2.2) however I also use 'Bootmanager' to control what boots, 'Maximize Widgets' to have DashClock be my lockscreen, 'Xposed Recent Tasks RAM' because I like looking at memory usage (and bars) and 'Xuimod' to enable the BatteryBar Mod... once again back to my love of bars.
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What is MI 1, the base band? If yes, mine ends with MJ7
pbman1953 said:
What is MI 1, the base band? If yes, mine ends with MJ7
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Yeah it's the baseband. For what I know (anyone, please correct me) there is no going backwards on basebands. If your S4 is already on MJ7, you can't go back to MI1. However, if I was in the situation you're describing, I would probably use this thread to root and then install Xposed and go to town.
That being said, I don't know if that guide is working.. I know there was controversy over the root method on MJ7 since (once again from my knowledge) the method had you installing a SuperSu app that was Chinese based and was "calling" home. XDA closed a lot of threads discussing that root process and since I didn't need to know about it, I honestly haven't read what was going on with that so... this is where my help will probably end.
WHATEVER you do.. just be sure to read all instructions of any thread, try to understand to the best of your ability what you're doing, or at least the concept of what you're doing, and as every thread says... your phone warranty will be so gone and dead it will become next years Halloween mascot, so use all info you gain with the idea that you can destroy your phone's software (I've never had it happen but gotta say it.)
I didnt wait it was the first thing I did when I got my phone. I had read up on the phone in the weeks prior to my purchasing so I had all the files waiting for me once i got home.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
How long did it take?
I had everything downloaded before I got the phone.
Took it out the box, rooted it, then set it up.
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I didnt wait it was the first thing I did when I got my phone. I had read up on the phone in the weeks prior to my purchasing so I had all the files waiting for me once i got home.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
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Can't seem to find the vroot files anywhere
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Got phone about two weeks ago. Luckily it was MDK so I rooted immediately.
i bought one for my girl (att) n mine. as soon as i was in the store and before making my pgone call i stopped the update, she of course didn't.. errr anyway got home 2 hours later had a full battery and root 2 n a half my girls had safestrap... i was on a rom next afternoon. Dang even told my girl i was not gonna root for like 2 weeks as well.
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Well I just bought a Note 2 yesterday and I'm ready to root it. There are a couple of questions I need help with if anyone is willing:
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Was wondering what is the best rom that is out. For now I actually like the stock rom that is on the phone now. I just came from owning a S3 and had it rooted, and was running Eclipse Rom, and Paranoidandroid. Liked them both but when I flashed the roms my cell signal went to crap. was really annoying. So i just want to be able to run a Rom that is pretty much stock.
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I wanted to run diffrent apps in my multitask window, like netflix, hbo go, etc. Was looking at this thread and didnt really understand what rom I can run to be able to use this tweak.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961314
I'm not a computer genius but I do know how to Root my phone and flash roms, just wanted to make sure I flash a stable ROM and wondering how to get this multitasking tweak on my phone.
Any help will be appreciated
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Jelly Beans or CleanROM are the most popular TW based ROMs right now. They are both based on stock (so they are stable) and I think both have the Multitasking mod you are looking for.
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Jelly Beans or CleanROM are the most popular TW based ROMs right now. They are both based on stock (so they are stable) and I think both have the Multitasking mod you are looking for.
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Thank you I'll have to check them out.
Will I have to flash anything so my cell signal isnt effected or should it be good to go with one of those rom's.
Should be good to go. Make sure you follow the installation instructions.
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Also a long time eclipse user here as well. We ade working on getting a device to nitro to bring eclipse to this device.
With that said I have only had the phone a couple of days but I unlocked and rooted and flashed CleanROM 3.5 and have to say I am very happy with it. Everything seems to work great. No gps issues here that I see some report.
Travisdroidx2 said:
Also a long time eclipse user here as well. We ade working on getting a device to nitro to bring eclipse to this device.
With that said I have only had the phone a couple of days but I unlocked and rooted and flashed CleanROM 3.5 and have to say I am very happy with it. Everything seems to work great. No gps issues here that I see some report.
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Oh yeah that was another huge issue I was dealing with was the GPSissue was driving me crazy, has there been any issues with the two other ROM's that where suggested
bigliquid530 said:
Oh yeah that was another huge issue I was dealing with was the GPSissue was driving me crazy, has there been any issues with the two other ROM's that where suggested
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No issues with GPS here on Jelly Beans build 4. Pretty much an instant lock.
Kinda curious is it just as good to root my phone with the one click root or do I really have to do the Odin thing. Also just to be sure after I do the root can I just use the EZ-Unlock app in googler play to unlock bootloader
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No issues with GPS here on Jelly Beans build 4. Pretty much an instant lock.
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What about CleanRom,a ny issue with GPS
Also which is better out of the 2 Roms
Also kinda curious is this the right way to root my phone or is there some type of updated version just wanna make sure before I start the rooting
You don't have to flash when you root to enjoy the benefits of it. You'll still be able to take advantage of root only features in apps etc. imo it's best in your case to just stay stock if you are happy with it, since that's the most stable. I went through a ton of roms on my Incredible and eventually went back to stock because all of them had some kind of instability. Some crashed every once in a while when you used the camera app and the phone restarted (which took like 5 minutes and made me miss out on photos), a couple others dropped 3G randomly and never got it back until you restarted the phone, etc. If there's nothing that makes a rom seem much better than stock for you, just stay stock.
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You don't have to flash when you root to enjoy the benefits of it. You'll still be able to take advantage of root only features in apps etc. imo it's best in your case to just stay stock if you are happy with it, since that's the most stable. I went through a ton of roms on my Incredible and eventually went back to stock because all of them had some kind of instability. Some crashed every once in a while when you used the camera app and the phone restarted (which took like 5 minutes and made me miss out on photos), a couple others dropped 3G randomly and never got it back until you restarted the phone, etc. If there's nothing that makes a rom seem much better than stock for you, just stay stock.
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Well my main reason is because I want to be able to add whatever apps in the multi-tasking window and from what I have read the only way is to flash a rom that has it
bigliquid530 said:
Well my main reason is because I want to be able to add whatever apps in the multi-tasking window and from what I have read the only way is to flash a rom that has it
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Just the mod itself is in the Android Development section.
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Just the mod itself is in the Android Development section.
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Didnt see that thanks
Also is it ok to root with this technique, and do I jjust install the mod like a ROM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6BweCW5ck8
bigliquid530 said:
Didnt see that thanks
Also is it ok to root with this technique, and do I jjust install the mod like a ROM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6BweCW5ck8
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
There's a security hole that leaves specific Exynos devices vulnerable to malicious apps because any app can gain root access without permission. Which is good... and bad. In this case... the apk can root your device and fix the security hole.
Use that if you don't want to unlock and just want to mod the multiwindow. If you want to unlock the bootloader as well so you can flash custom ROMs, use Adam Outler's method to root and unlock here
Adams procedure on unlock and root worked flawless for me and took less than 5 minutes.
And the whole stock rom is best and every other rom has bugs. Well you have ran eclipse before so you know that is not true. These great devs put in a lot of hard work to make these devices even better than what they are stock. Isnt that the whole point of getting an android? I have yet to find a bug yet with this cleanrom 3.5
Travisdroidx2 said:
Adams procedure on unlock and root worked flawless for me and took less than 5 minutes.
And the whole stock rom is best and every other rom has bugs. Well you have ran eclipse before so you know that is not true. These great devs put in a lot of hard work to make these devices even better than what they are stock. Isnt that the whole point of getting an android? I have yet to find a bug yet with this cleanrom 3.5
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I totally agree without these devs none of this would be possible. Kinda curious with this .APK root can you flash roms, and if I want to unlock bootloader would I just download the EZ-UNLOCK from the Google Play Store after I root.
bigliquid530 said:
I totally agree without these devs none of this would be possible. Kinda curious with this .APK root can you flash roms, and if I want to unlock bootloader would I just download the EZ-UNLOCK from the Google Play Store after I root.
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You can only flash ROMs when you unlock the bootloader.
If you want to do this you would follow the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
The files needed, written instructions, and even a video guide are included in the first post.
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You can only flash ROMs when you unlock the bootloader.
If you want to do this you would follow the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
The files needed, written instructions, and even a video guide are included in the first post.
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Ok Thanks
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Ok Thanks
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You're welcome. If you need any help you can grab my gtalk email from your private messages. Good luck!
So what is EZ-Unlock app in Google play store
I just got back home with my shiny new S4 and I can't wait to get the thing rooted and rom'd. But! Before I take the dive, I'd like to test the waters of this lovely phone's community.
If you have a few minutes to spare:
- What rom/kernel are you using? Why?
- What is one thing that you wish you knew about the S4 before flashing?
Thanks!
- EJ
.Ejekt said:
I just got back home with my shiny new S4 and I can't wait to get the thing rooted and rom'd. But! Before I take the dive, I'd like to test the waters of this lovely phone's community.
If you have a few minutes to spare:
- What rom/kernel are you using? Why?
- What is one thing that you wish you knew about the S4 before flashing?
Thanks!
- EJ
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Before you get to excited, you might want to check what firmware version you have.
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Before you get to excited, you might want to check what firmware version you have.
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That was painfully vague. Care to elaborate?
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That was painfully vague. Care to elaborate?
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As far as I know (which I'm not 100%sure since I'm on mdk) you cannot flash custom roms yet if on the latest update (mj7 with Android 4.3) If you're lucky enough (unlikely) to get one with me7 firmware, you can flash custom roms with safestrap. This phone is not doing so well in the development area as I expected it would before release. Hopefully someone can figure out a way around the locked down bootloader
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That was painfully vague. Care to elaborate?
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That makes it painfully obvious that you haven't read much around here.
What you first need to know is what firmware version you have. That determines what you can do.
What you asked is equivalent to saying that you have a car then asking what you can do to improve it - no data on what year or model, or what you want to do. Without that info, how can anyone help you? If you can't even be bothered to figure out what build you have to start with, nobody can suggest anything to help you.
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As far as I know (which I'm not 100%sure since I'm on mdk) you cannot flash custom roms yet if on the latest update (mj7 with Android 4.3) If you're lucky enough (unlikely) to get one with me7 firmware, you can flash custom roms with safestrap. This phone is not doing so well in the development area as I expected it would before release. Hopefully someone can figure out a way around the locked down bootloader
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I managed to figure that out a couple minutes ago. I actually got pushed to ME7 while I was rooting my S4 (ironic?) and was able to stop it after that. So, it seems I was one of the lucky(ish) ones. Would've been nice to stay at MDK, but SafeStrap seems to be one hell of a tool.
.Ejekt said:
I just got back home with my shiny new S4 and I can't wait to get the thing rooted and rom'd. But! Before I take the dive, I'd like to test the waters of this lovely phone's community.
If you have a few minutes to spare:
- What rom/kernel are you using? Why?
- What is one thing that you wish you knew about the S4 before flashing?
Thanks!
- EJ
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Hey there... I remember you from the Fascinate forums. I finally ended up getting an S4 about 2 1/2 months ago and for the most part it's a great device, but you can't expect near the same freedom as you had with the Fascinate.
When I got mine I ended up with ME7 so it sounds like you're in the same boat. I have mine rooted, but decided not to use Safestrap because of the limitations it brings (mainly the storage issue). I'm pretty happy with how I have mine set up and it's pretty snappy overall, but I really do wish I had gotten an MDK in order to really flash roms like I used to on my Fascinate.
If you choose to use Safestrap then go nuts and I hope you find some roms you like (Hyperdrive seems to get the most love around here from what I've noticed). I'll just quickly list off the modifications I did to mine that got it to where I like it:
-Froze all bloat with Titanium, including the SDM 1.0 (to prevent unwanted updates)
-Got rid of e911 icon and ongoing WiFi notification
-Installed the International Voice Dialer with call recording
-Installed Volume Boost mod (increased it around 50% over stock)
-Installed Xposed Framework so I could use Greenify features
-Used Greenify to hibernate all misbehaving apps (examples would be Facebook and Google Play Store) (... this increased battery life A LOT)
-Installed AdAway (adblocker)
-Turned all animations down to .5 in developer options and disabled all hovering effects on the lock screen
Doing all that really made this thing a lot better than it was, but I'm still hoping for a true bootloader unlock to start playing with it more. I have found a lot of the Touchwiz features to be quite useful, like the voice control stuff, camera app, etc, so I would probably stick with a modded Touchwiz rom if I had the option. Good luck.
edit: Oh and another thing you might not be aware of - the camera is set to 9.5MP by default in the app, you need to go into settings to use the native 13MP resolution.
One thing to note that no one mentioned (and in case you didn't read elsewhere) is that with SafeStrap you can not use ROMs with custom kernels. So that means no AOSP based ROMs like CM, Carbon, PACman and others since they are all using a custom kernel. At least until they get KEXEC working with SafeStrap (if they get it working). So basically you can only use modded TW roms with a stock kernel.
Moms X2 finally died, and I picked her up a new s4 on ebay. I need to get her permanent root and wifi tether. She currently has 4.3 and it's trying to get me to accept an update. I'm working on 2 hours of sleep in the past 2 days, and I'm not sure where to begin. Should I keep it at 4.3 or take the update. I've been through the forums a bit, but I'm having a little trouble figuring out what the best/safest path is to take for her phone to accomplish what's needed. Any advice and or links would be much appreciated, so I don't have to spend the next two hours researching what the best option is. Sorry for being lazy tonight, I'm a bit overworked atm.
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Moms X2 finally died, and I picked her up a new s4 on ebay. I need to get her permanent root and wifi tether. She currently has 4.3 and it's trying to get me to accept an update. I'm working on 2 hours of sleep in the past 2 days, and I'm not sure where to begin. Should I keep it at 4.3 or take the update. I've been through the forums a bit, but I'm having a little trouble figuring out what the best/safest path is to take for her phone to accomplish what's needed. Any advice and or links would be much appreciated, so I don't have to spend the next two hours researching what the best option is. Sorry for being lazy tonight, I'm a bit overworked atm.
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First off, never ever take an OTA update. You might possibly have an MDK bootloader and that's worth a lot around here. Go to "about phone" and give us some details about your phone. After that we can help you more.
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First off, never ever take an OTA update. You might possibly have an MDK bootloader and that's worth a lot around here. Go to "about phone" and give us some details about your phone. After that we can help you more.
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Pretty sure if its already on 4.3 its not an MDK bootloader. In that case you may as well just accept the OTA and use towelroot to root it.
It is possible to upgrade to KitKat and still keep that 4.3 bootloader but it is an involved process for what is probably zero return.
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Pretty sure if its already on 4.3 its not an MDK bootloader. In that case you may as well just accept the OTA and use towelroot to root it.
It is possible to upgrade to KitKat and still keep that 4.3 bootloader but it is an involved process for what is probably zero return.
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It's mk2.
So update, towelroot, safestrap 3.72, install the zip to unlock toggles and tether?
I'm not going to put a rom on this phone. She is so lost on these things anyways, I wouldn't want to confuse her, so saving the bootloader for possible future exploit is pointless. As long as the phone works and she can tether to her laptop for netflix life is good.
Is towelroot as good as the previous root. I thought I read somewhere, that it's kind of hokey.
DJJasonK said:
It's mk2.
So update, towelroot, safestrap 3.72, install the zip to unlock toggles and tether?
I'm not going to put a rom on this phone. She is so lost on these things anyways, I wouldn't want to confuse her, so saving the bootloader for possible future exploit is pointless. As long as the phone works and she can tether to her laptop for netflix life is good.
Is towelroot as good as the previous root. I thought I read somewhere, that it's kind of hokey.
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Towelroot is money. Easy money at that.
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liljoe727 said:
Towelroot is money. Easy money at that.
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All done.
Took update
towelroot
supersu
busybox
safestrap
installed I545VRUFNC5_enable_tether.zip
Working great thanks.
I'm due for an upgrade and I like the lg g3 because of the screen size and smallish body. And also its rootbale. But if you could upgrade right now would you choose the g3 again or maybe the droid turbo or note 4 or nexus 6? I have a rooted note 2 right now and love the screen size and the stuff I can customize on it. I hear good things about the g3 other than battery doesn't last to long. What are your thoughts?
Well MY LG G3 has a fantastic battery and I am not rooted...I compare it to the Droid RAZR MAXX with a 3300 ma/h it's replacing. I have had the G3 for 8 days. That said...I do not stream video or play tunes. Yesterday, when I had 44 minutes of screen time and the phone off charge for 10 hours I was at 84%. I am good with that!
There is nothing wrong EXCEPT the bottom microphone. It is positioned on the bottom left when you face the phone and better positioned for those that hold the phone to their Right ear not the left. Regardless it still does not have the best pickup when compared to even much older phones. I am unsure if it's a software or hardware issue. I think hardware as I exchanged my first G3 after 5 days for this reason. The replacement is no better. Lots written on the internet about this problem. For me, as a right ear talker, holding the phone lower so the palm 'cups' allows my voice to rebound into the mic.
Other than the above it is a kick butt phone. The camera is excellent as in no LAG. Many users key on megapixels. I key on LAG the Turbo is bad laggy!
The major customization I use is Nova Launcher Prime. You must install Nova Launcher first: NOVA Launcher. I believe this reduces any UI phone lag people talk about. My G3 is smooth and fast! You do lose the knock-knock off on the screen but by double tapping the status bar the phone shuts off and by using Nova Prime and it's gestures and the Screen off app Screen Off you have the same function.
I went to two different Verizon stores and talked to more than 4 agents as I upgraded then exchanged. Everyone said that the G3 was best of its size and class. For me that was Turbo, Droid MAXX, Galaxy S5 and Xperia Zv3
Verizon gives you a 14 day $35 exchange period.
Wouldn't even have to think about it. The Droid Turbo, and Note 4 have locked bootloaders, that will probably never be unlocked, and the Nexus 6, doesn't have a memory card slot, or a removable battery. LG G3, FTW! BTW, I find battery life to be perfectly acceptable, with this phone. It lasts me all day.
As long as it can last from 630am to maybe 11pm with about 3.5 hours screen time I'd be happy. I really would love to have a phone that can be rooted still but I've never had an android phone that wasn't rooted so I don't k know if it would bother me or not
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I've never had an android phone that wasn't rooted so I don't k know if it would bother me or not
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It would bother the crap out of me. I suppose, once they start locking down all phones, for good, I'll have to switch to a Nexus. That is, if Verizon continues to carry Nexus devices. Can't give up my unlimited data.
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It would bother the crap out of me. I suppose, once they start locking down all phones, for good, I'll have to switch to a Nexus. That is, if Verizon continues to carry Nexus devices. Can't give up my unlimited data.
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Is your g3 rooted and unlocked?
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Is your g3 rooted and unlocked?
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You bet, and running AOSP. :victory:
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You bet, and running AOSP. :victory:
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Nice. Can it be unlocked and rooted without a computer?
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Nice. Can it be unlocked and rooted without a computer?
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Yep, Stump app, to root, and you can use Terminal Emulator to "Bump" TWRP. Check out the development sections.
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Nice. Can it be unlocked and rooted without a computer?
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Yup. It can be done with stump root and flashify to load your recovery. 2 apps - 10minutes - rooted and bootloader unlocked. You'll be really happy with a G3
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Yep, Stump app, to unlock, and you can use Terminal Emulator to "Bump" TWRP. Check out the development sections.
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OK will do thanks man. I'm thinking this might be my next phone.
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Yup. It can be done with stump root and flashify to load your recovery. 2 apps - 10minutes - rooted and bootloader unlocked. You'll be really happy with a G3
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So you can use flashify instead of bump? I've used flahify a few times on my note 2 its a nice app
timmyd463229 said:
So you can use flashify instead of bump? I've used flahify a few times on my note 2 its a nice app
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Yes, you can use Flashify, instead of ADB commands. Also, be aware, if your phone comes with the 11C build, you'll have to roll it back to the 10B build, beforehand.
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Yes, you can use Flashify, instead of ADB commands.
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Nice so stump to root them flashify bump twrp then can back up and flash bump Roms? Sounds easier than my of Motorola droid lol
timmyd463229 said:
Nice so stump to root them flashify bump twrp then can back up and flash bump Roms? Sounds easier than my of Motorola droid lol
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yes, if you are on 10b. since they will activate and do all the crap you may have the updated 11c. no worries. just flash back to 10b and stump and bump and install the rom of your choice or just stick with stock and freeze apps. I'm currently running jasmine3.0 which is the 11c updated onto the stock rom with all vzw apps frozen. I like this phone so much I wish I could buy a backup incase I lose or drop it cause I'm sure I'll be happy with it for the next 2 or 3 years. I'm afraid they might come blocked with a newer updated firmaware where we can't stump and especially bump it.
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yes, if you are on 10b. since they will activate and do all the crap you may have the updated 11c. no worries. just flash back to 10b and stump and bump and install the rom of your choice or just stick with stock and freeze apps. I'm currently running jasmine3.0 which is the 11c updated onto the stock rom with all vzw apps frozen. I like this phone so much I wish I could buy a backup incase I lose or drop it cause I'm sure I'll be happy with it for the next 2 or 3 years. I'm afraid they might come blocked with a newer updated firmaware where we can't stump and especially bump it.
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How do you go back to 10b?
To get back to v10b, you read threads here on XDA until you understand one of the clearly explained methods and use that. .kdz or .tot flashing is what you are looking for. Kdz is easier.
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To get back to v10b, you read threads here on XDA until you understand one of the clearly explained methods and use that. .kdz or .tot flashing is what you are looking for. Kdz is easier.
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OK thank you
Just seen on TV that if you get the g3 you can get the g pad for $20 that will be great
The new blue version at best buy is beautimous...
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Could it be that verizon got so hammered from the issues surrounding the S5 update they are holding off on ours till they know its good
Not likely. I see Lollipop updates are released for other phones even the Galaxy S4.
I see people posting about how they're ready to give up on this phone because of the lack of update for one important feature. TBH, I don't blame them since I blame this entirely on Verizon. Serious lack of support here, and they couldn't even shoot a minor update for VoLTE. I'm just enjoying what I can with my phone and I'm on a two year contract anyway. If I were given the choice, I'd be grabbing the Z3 or Note 4 instead just because of more options. Until then, I do solidly hope there's something we can look forward to for just an update since it's already May now.
Exactly, figured today would be some sort of update since it's may the 1st and Friday which typically good things are always on Friday, lol. Just extremely annoyed when I need to look something up when I'm on the phone and can't.
corybucher said:
Exactly, figured today would be some sort of update since it's may the 1st and Friday which typically good things are always on Friday, lol. Just extremely annoyed when I need to look something up when I'm on the phone and can't.
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It's funny how terribly unreliable Verizon's own network info is to their own employees. First it's claimed we'll have VoLTE for Q1 2015, and we're in the middle of Q2. And all Verizon can say is subscribe to so-and-so link to receive updates.
Still no known info...
Now you see why "root" is so important, had we had root by now we would have a custom ROM of Lollipop at least.
Verizon always sucks when it comes to stepchildren phones (top tier phone but not of the brand Verizon wishes to push).
VoLTE will be just like all of Verizon's brilliant ideas, buggy, uses more bandwidth and works far worse than analog ever did, and no one actually asked for it.
Bombard Verizon with request until VZW gets tired of it, scream loud and scream long, only way VZW seems to listen. :good:
Yup I've been Facebook messaging Verizon every day about advanced calling. Just to bug them
so the tmobile version just received lollipop and again still no words from verizon and even the international xperia z received lollipop now. wtf!???
1linuxfreak said:
Now you see why "root" is so important, had we had root by now we would have a custom ROM of Lollipop at least.
Verizon always sucks when it comes to stepchildren phones (top tier phone but not of the brand Verizon wishes to push).
VoLTE will be just like all of Verizon's brilliant ideas, buggy, uses more bandwidth and works far worse than analog ever did, and no one actually asked for it.
Bombard Verizon with request until VZW gets tired of it, scream loud and scream long, only way VZW seems to listen. :good:
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No they wouldn't have been able to port another lollipop rom over just because you have root. Normally this is all you need for most devices but with the Z3, devs need the update to be released first before they can make roms for it.
The T-Mobile Z3 has been rooted for about a month and still has not seen one custom stock rom. Reason being lollipop hadn't been released yet by T-Mobile
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_announces_massive_android_51_upgrade_plans-news-12525.php we will get 5.1 too
xuanphucn said:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_announces_massive_android_51_upgrade_plans-news-12525.php we will get 5.1 too
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Oh that's great news. I was hoping that since we had to wait so long that they would just skip 5.0 and jump to 5.1. So hopefully by the end of July or sometime in August we might see 5.1, I assume.
haggman7 said:
Oh that's great news. I was hoping that since we had to wait so long that they would just skip 5.0 and jump to 5.1. So hopefully by the end of July or sometime in August we might see 5.1, I assume.
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Please skip right to 5.1
haggman7 said:
Oh that's great news. I was hoping that since we had to wait so long that they would just skip 5.0 and jump to 5.1. So hopefully by the end of July or sometime in August we might see 5.1, I assume.
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i dont think they will skip 5.0 tho. tmobile just released 5.0 for the z3 so we will get 5.0 probably within the next few weeks
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No they wouldn't have been able to port another lollipop rom over just because you have root. Normally this is all you need for most devices but with the Z3, devs need the update to be released first before they can make roms for it.
The T-Mobile Z3 has been rooted for about a month and still has not seen one custom stock rom. Reason being lollipop hadn't been released yet by T-Mobile
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Like your optimism, thought I had read that when lollipop is rooted it needs a unlocked bootloader (Zygote was a temporary solution) cause you have to be able to flash a custom kernel to gain root, our phone's need an unlocked bootloader or we will be back in the same situation again, besides makes more sense to have an unlocked bootloader.
1linuxfreak said:
Like your optimism, thought I had read that when lollipop is rooted it needs a unlocked bootloader (Zygote was a temporary solution) cause you have to be able to flash a custom kernel to gain root, our phone's need an unlocked bootloader or we will be back in the same situation again, besides makes more sense to have an unlocked bootloader.
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Pretty sure we just need a pre-rooted ftf. That is the way it worked with my Z2. As long as you have root and recovery you can flash the prerooted ftf without unlocking the bootloader.
BladeRunner said:
Pretty sure we just need a pre-rooted ftf. That is the way it worked with my Z2. As long as you have root and recovery you can flash the prerooted ftf without unlocking the bootloader.
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Hope you are right, that would be nice.
It does sound possible from all the threads about the pre-root tool by zxz0O0.
Will have to wait and see.
Thought: why was there a root bounty when this was available?
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Hope you are right, that would be nice.
It does sound possible from all the threads about the pre-root tool by zxz0O0.
Will have to wait and see.
Thought: why was there a root bounty when this was available?
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Because I don't think you could flash anything without first having root on it. lol
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Because I don't think you could flash anything without first having root on it. lol
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Really, can you point out where it says you need to be rooted already: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Was this the method used to exploit root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
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Oh, Motorola E is getting Lollipop 5.1. Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Really, can you point out where it says you need to be rooted already: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Was this the method used to exploit root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
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Oh, Motorola E is getting Lollipop 5.1. Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Read the first paragraph of the PRF Creator thread
"What is a pre-rooted firmware
A pre-rooted firmware is a firmware, which already includes root. This is for example important if you want to update the firmware to a version, where there is no public root exploit. To flash a pre-rooted firmware, you need a recovery menu. An unlocked bootloader is not required."
Root is required to install the locked dual recovery, hence you need to be rooted already.
Hm, just a small say here. I flashed back to the shipped firmware that our phones came with from last year (still rooted), and I'm seeing for sure the battery doesn't die as quickly as the current firmware that's out today. What I'm trying to say here is, I hope Lollipop is designed for better battery efficiency for our phones that does have it achieve a 2-day battery life sort of deal. I don't know exactly what it is that the current firmware is making our phone die faster, but I hope Verizon does some right in it.
Plus, this is already halfway through June. Total bullcrap nonetheless about the lack of update anyhow.
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Hm, just a small say here. I flashed back to the shipped firmware that our phones came with from last year (still rooted), and I'm seeing for sure the battery doesn't die as quickly as the current firmware that's out today. What I'm trying to say here is, I hope Lollipop is designed for better battery efficiency for our phones that does have it achieve a 2-day battery life sort of deal. I don't know exactly what it is that the current firmware is making our phone die faster, but I hope Verizon does some right in it.
Plus, this is already halfway through June. Total bullcrap nonetheless about the lack of update anyhow.
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I felt the same way. So I did a factory reset from stock recovery, set everything up again but left it on the .44 update. The only xposed module I am using is gravity box and I disabled sync for google calendar and changed exchange sync to every hour rather than push. I'm using stamina mode with Extended Stand by, Extended Usage and Stamina Clock enabled. I sync a few google items and my outlook email. Location services are normally disabled. I've barely used my phone the past couple of days so this speaks more to what I am getting with it in stand by but I've been off the charger for 52 hours and 35 minutes and am at 52% battery remaining. My standby drain is ~.5% per hour. Which is pretty good.
edit: I'm on a moderate LTE signal most of the time, and used wi-fi for a few hours.