Hey guys, first off I miss this forum, some great people using this phone.
Anyway I'm giving my s4 to my brother who has never had an android phone before. I want him to get comfortable with the stock software before i get him into all the cool stuff.
The phone is MDK so obviously I don't want him to update. What files do I need to remove in order to stop OTA's?
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joshm.1219 said:
Hey guys, first off I miss this forum, some great people using this phone.
Anyway I'm giving my s4 to my brother who has never had an android phone before. I want him to get comfortable with the stock software before i get him into all the cool stuff.
The phone is MDK so obviously I don't want him to update. What files do I need to remove in order to stop OTA's?
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Freeze/remove FWUpgrade and SDM.
I'd just flash Hyperdrive, it's barely different from stock but already has all the OTA/KNOX stuff removed.
Oishikatta said:
Freeze/remove FWUpgrade and SDM.
I'd just flash Hyperdrive, it's barely different from stock but already has all the OTA/KNOX stuff removed.
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Thanks.
My only gripe with HD is the rebooting since there's no real 4.3 kernel for the MDK firmware. I want him on something completely stable since he doesn't yet understand how to deal with issues that may arise related to custom software.
I did $70 on the platinum key though lol so he'll be on HD one day.
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I was running Surges BajaRom with KToonsez TW 4.3 kernel with no problems at all. Great rom and kernel... Unless Surge pushed another update try version 1.00 as I think the release after that they are trying to iron out some kinks lol.
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Also... you like the m8???
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@joshm.1219 u got a M8 homie?
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Yea he bailed on us!
Tempting isn't it....
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Very nice. I love my M8. Now that I'm s-off and unlocked boot loader. Been ages since I had a unlock device
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I got a One Max running Sense 6 M8 base ROM though. I'm tempted to get the M8
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I really need to be brought up to speed on HTC development. I'm coming from a Motorola Droid x2 and I thought development would be the same but its totally different. I don't even know what the hell s-on or s-off means. I'm going to be receiving 2 new rezounds for my wife and I and I'm going to need to get them rooted, updated to ics, and new roms flashed on them. My Droids bootloader was locked down so our devs just worked around the kernel. Anyone know of any tutorials or anything that can help me out and bring me up to speed on the lingo and what (if anything) I should not do with these phones? Also, looks like they are being shipped to me running 2.3.4 which needs to go! Thanks!
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Bunch of helpful post in the sticky threads.
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Nopi45 said:
Bunch of helpful post in the sticky threads.
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He is right but this one isn't stickied and should be. Good place to start but just search before asking questions as you are most likely not the first to have that problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660345
Here is an even better write up, I don't read through the stickies to often.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1641670
Thank you guys. I really appreciate that
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Story, one more question from the FNG, is there really that much of a benefit to wait for the official ics to be released? I'm getting the new phones today or tomorrow and I'm somewhat impatient. I can't stand bloatware. Sorry if I'm asking obvious questions but I know once I root and install ics firmware I can't go back if there is a release. Thanks.
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Ohschit said:
Story, one more question from the FNG, is there really that much of a benefit to wait for the official ics to be released? I'm getting the new phones today or tomorrow and I'm somewhat impatient. I can't stand bloatware. Sorry if I'm asking obvious questions but I know once I root and install ics firmware I can't go back if there is a release. Thanks.
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You can go back if you're S-OFF with a RUU.
For the time being, you can flash a few different ICS leaks which are close to the official OTA but that's the beauty of modding our phones, you can even stay on Gingerbread and flash ICS ROMs and run fine with a patch as well.
Having problems with s-off. Using controlbear but everytime I attempt to begin program it says connect device and install drivers. Thi is very frustrating. Would like to actually get to the wire trick
Ohschit said:
Having problems with s-off. Using controlbear but everytime I attempt to begin program it says connect device and install drivers. Thi is very frustrating. Would like to actually get to the wire trick
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Sure you have installed the HTC Sync drivers, and gone through the whole HTC Dev Unlock process properly? And make sure the option for USB debugging is on in the ROMs settings, plus Fast Boot is off. Check basic cabling and whatnot first too of course. Try a clean run on another PC if all else fails.
Thanks for the help!
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Ya I came from Motorola myself. They lost a 10 year loyal customer with their bs. I find HTC and Samsung are the most open for developers.
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That's why I'm here now. Moto can kiss it! Never going back.
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Okay, so, I pretty much have everything set up perfect except does anyone know how to change boot animation? Running clean rom dev edition and when I use rom toolbox to change and install new animation then reboot, it just shows the regular clean rom boot animation so the change isn't sticking obviously. Thanks
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Ohschit said:
That's why I'm here now. Moto can kiss it! Never going back.
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Moto is now owned by Google I believe...
Hopefully, Motorola's new devices won't be locked down
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I'm beginning to lose faith in the Mecha and custom builds for it, I dont want to resort to using a Sense UI custom build because of how much Sense takes up in Ram, are there any other builds..?
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I know you don't like sense but nusense is freaking great. I'm currently running the build that twisted just posted and its good too.
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disconnecktie said:
I know you don't like sense but nusense is freaking great. I'm currently running the build that twisted just posted and its good too.
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Wanna link me to it? Anything about it I should know?
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I'll send you the link but I would wait until he uploads the new build before you try it. Its really good.
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http://www.forums.infectedrom.com/showthread.php?p=53835
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How much ram does it take?
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Not enough to make it impossible to use. Its pretty damn slick. If that's a problem for you you can always use v6supercharger to make the lmk values higher to keep more free ram. I think he actually cooks that right in. Ram usage isn't what slows the phone down because the android os will free up ram as soon as it needs it. Its called the low memory killer or lmk.
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disconnecktie said:
Not enough to make it impossible to use. Its pretty damn slick. If that's a problem for you you can always use v6supercharger to make the lmk values higher to keep more free ram. I think he actually cooks that right in. Ram usage isn't what slows the phone down because the android os will free up ram as soon as it needs it. Its called the low memory killer or lmk.
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Thanks for that information. I'm retired as Liquid's Tester. I sent Santod a message on InfectedRom about wanting to be a tester for him, perhaps you could put in a good word?
Also what radios are you using on the latest nusense?
I use the .19 radios for all roms pretty much. I dont think Santod has many testers and I think he does most of the testing himself.
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disconnecktie said:
I use the .19 radios for all roms pretty much. I dont think Santod has many testers and I think he does most of the testing himself.
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are the .19 ones the leaked ones?
No. 605.2 are the leaked radios. Those give me random reboots so I don't use them.
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disconnecktie said:
No. 605.2 are the leaked radios. Those give me random reboots so I don't use them.
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Ok so the basic ones that I've been using. alright. gotcha, I'm going to try this out.
nunsense never ran for me i had so many problems trying to run that rom. I really want that htc one x camera
Follow the install instructions in the op or it won't run. It has to be formatted in ext3 in order for it to run because it uses the stock kernel.
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I don't remember if that can be done with cwm so if you aren't using 4ext you'll have to get it to format all the partitions.
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disconnecktie said:
Follow the install instructions in the op or it won't run. It has to be formatted in ext3 in order for it to run because it uses the stock kernel.
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I don't remember if that can be done with cwm so if you aren't using 4ext you'll have to get it to format all the partitions.
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I just tried it and had so many issues with it - for instance the power menu wouldn't work - it'd cause a reboot and I wasn't getting 4G either,
And I'm using 4ext, I've never changed the kernel since I first used the phone, so do still need to change it? Or is it already in 3ext format? I've flashed roms before so I know how to do it but never changed format of partitions
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alex.ap.pacman said:
I just tried it and had so many issues with it - for instance the power menu wouldn't work - it'd cause a reboot and I wasn't getting 4G either,
And I'm using 4ext, I've never changed the kernel since I first used the phone, so do still need to change it? Or is it already in 3ext format? I've flashed roms before so I know how to do it but never changed format of partitions
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I'm not trying to be a **** but did you read the entire op? You have to disable some things in the power menu for it to work. That is one of the reasons I said to wait for the next release because santod fixed a lot of the broken stuff in the current build.
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Use liquid 3.2 GB AOSP.. runs amazing.. ICS is nice if you want your phone to work like crap.. Until we get a full release with a kernel source... it will continue to run like crap.
disconnecktie said:
I'm not trying to be a **** but did you read the entire op? You have to disable some things in the power menu for it to work. That is one of the reasons I said to wait for the next release because santod fixed a lot of the broken stuff in the current build.
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Oh dude, no wonder why, so pretty much just hold out until the next release? btw, you didn't come off like a ****, I didn't take it like that. - I read some of the OP - here's my biggest question - why do you have to format to 3ext format instead of it being 4ext format? And say, when I'm done with using this rom and switching to another do I have to put it back to 4ext format?
Also - I was just about to run a logcat for santod on the bugs I was getting.. I guess he beat me to it.
But again, about the whole whole 3ext, 4ext thing, whats the deal behind that?
musicfreak190 said:
Use liquid 3.2 GB AOSP.. runs amazing.. ICS is nice if you want your phone to work like crap.. Until we get a full release with a kernel source... it will continue to run like crap.
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bro, I know this. lol. I was the one who tested MR3 before the release. lol. I knew the bugs.
The stock kernel doesn't support the ext4 file system. It only supports ext3. If it isn't formatted that way prior to flashing everything will crash on startup.
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disconnecktie said:
The stock kernel doesn't support the ext4 file system. It only supports ext3. If it isn't formatted that way prior to flashing everything will crash on startup.
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The sense UI is very sluggish... Ugh.. It's a pain... And it still contains bloatware
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Why does it seems like no one is making Roms for the Note 3.. Is it really that good stock or what?? I remember Roms used to drop every week or so.. Well.. im just wondering cause im a flasher .lol
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traybent said:
Why does it seems like no one is making Roms for the Note 3.. Is it really that good stock or what?? I remember Roms used to drop every week or so.. Well.. im just wondering cause im a flasher .lol
The Sick GalaxyNote 3
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Already a post for this called development that I started. Also it's still very early. Still waiting on the developers to get this phone. Also there is one complete ROM from Josh Beach that is really good. Just got to be patient and soon the roms will be flooding the gates
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Here is the link to the other post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480287
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And the ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481510
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1. Very new.
2. They're still trying to work thru rooting and recovery without tripping Knox.
3. current recoveries are "beta" and occasionally have issues installing/restoring/causing bootloops, etc.
Patience.
Compusmurf said:
1. Very new.
2. They're still trying to work thru rooting and recovery without tripping Knox.
3. current recoveries are "beta" and occasionally have issues installing/restoring/causing bootloops, etc.
Patience.
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Thanks..
The Sick GalaxyNote 3
In the same boat as you.. Waiting for more developers as I don't like the blue rom
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twe90kid said:
In the same boat as you.. Waiting for more developers as I don't like the blue rom
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LOL. I love all the mods and features but I can't stomach that theme either.
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Lol.. The wait continues
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SantinoInc said:
LOL. I love all the mods and features but I can't stomach that theme either.
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You guys need to learn how to use everything Team Venum has included in the JellyBomb ROM. Xposed framework, Wanam Xposed, other modules and Nova Launcher provide more than enough customization options. For example; My white "theme"...
There is a lot of effort being put into the development here and a theme manager as well as themes will come very soon.
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The phone just came out...just gotta give it some time..if not do some researching and all on how to change the color and themes of everything like Kompster
Not the rom your running but the official version release from Samsung and Verizon.
I'd like to get a decent percentage of who's on what so if people would please just vote (can't think of a better word atm) I would appreciate it. Thank you.
Mdk
hyperdrive powered s4
Ryno77 said:
I'd like to get a decent percentage of who's on what so if people would please just vote (can't think of a better word atm) I would appreciate it. Thank you.
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OYUAMDK.
Developer edition
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ME7
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MDK all the way! Liquid Smooth 4.3 AOSP Based ROM
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MDK. Stock Rooted.
ME7 stock rooted. Kicking myself for waiting so long and missing out on easily obtaining an MDK. Not willing to pull warranty fraud or anything like that either.
This is what I thought was happening. We have a pretty even mix of people on 3 different versions on this phone. The forum here has been dead lately and I think this is the reason. It's unfortunate Samsung gave in to Verizon..... That or the possibility of gaining a government contract was too much for Samsung to turn down. The situation bums me out. I enjoy reading the forums and the lack of activity is disappointing.... However the news of 4.3 seems to have resparked some interest which is encouraging.
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Me7 stock but thinking of taking the update. Haven't had time to root. The only reason I have not taken the update is I am hearing issues with the battery life is this as much of a problem or is it just a few?
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dangerousjenny said:
Me7 stock but thinking of taking the update. Haven't had time to root. The only reason I have not taken the update is I am hearing issues with the battery life is this as much of a problem or is it just a few?
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The real question is do you need this update? Unless you're in a low LTE reception area there's really no reason to even consider it. I see a lot of posts about failed rooting with MI1 vs ME7 too, so if you're still wanting to root taking the update could be a bad idea. I'd just wait to see what 4.3 brings
MDK here
MDK here.
Running CM 10.2 nightlies with the MI1 baseband.
Ryno77 said:
I'd like to get a decent percentage of who's on what so if people would please just vote (can't think of a better word atm) I would appreciate it. Thank you.
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why?
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I rooted the phone, deleted the bloatware via titanium back up but don't know what to do next. What else did you do? Direct me to a video please. Thanks
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MDK stock rooted. Im only missing blocking mode and torch toggle. now with 4.3 I need the gear support, otherwise no need to leave. (but man I would really love to use my watch) coming from a completely tweaked X and RAZR MAXX this phone was awesome out of the box. so with so many stable roms from the get go, maybe thats why there is so little traffic with this phone
ME7 Rooted and some bloatware frozen. Not using TW however. I bounce between Apex Pro, and Next Launcher. Still deciding if i want to update to MI1 and then 4.3. I'll probably wait till 4.3 has a root process.
MDK but thinking about taking the latest stock 4.3 update.
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MDK but thinking about taking the latest stock 4.3 update.
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You may be stuck on that for a long time or forever. So far everything has been rootable and 4.3 might be but why take that chance? I would wait at least a week to see if any stock 4.3 roms come out for us on MDK. There is not tar available to make a rom from. I've only read of one person keeping root and it was an extensive process.
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MJ7
I love that they got rid of the notification wi fi thing
I think I know the answer but I'm hoping I'll be surprised...I screwed up and upgraded phones, complying with a 2GB data plan and downgrading from my grandfathered unlimited data plan. My bill went from 120/mo to 60/mo and I had lost my S3 so I was desperate. Is there a WiFi tether app that uses less data than the others? Also, I'm rooted but using stock ROM. I have read other threads about tethering and it seems like something different works for everyone. I can't get my phone to tether using stock ROM. Is this the problem?
Thanks so much
Keekers said:
I think I know the answer but I'm hoping I'll be surprised...I screwed up and upgraded phones, complying with a 2GB data plan and downgrading from my grandfathered unlimited data plan. My bill went from 120/mo to 60/mo and I had lost my S3 so I was desperate. Is there a WiFi tether app that uses less data than the others? Also, I'm rooted but using stock ROM. I have read other threads about tethering and it seems like something different works for everyone. I can't get my phone to tether using stock ROM. Is this the problem?
Thanks so much
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Not sure about how much data it uses and I'm sure it all depends like you've said but in case you haven't seen this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
Tethering for your phone. Fairly easy.
I also don't have unlimited data and am curious what some people say about this.
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Mistertac said:
Not sure about how much data it uses and I'm sure it all depends like you've said but in case you haven't seen this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
Tethering for your phone. Fairly easy.
I also don't have unlimited data and am curious what some people say about this.
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I've been following this thread to figure out how to do this and have been trying the whole night but can't figure it out. I've downloaded all the files for MK2 and moved the file to the right location but am super stuck. I miss my S3. I think I would have rather stuck with the S3 instead of upgrading to the S4. Poor decision on my part.
Fairly easy as in you got it to work no problem?
Keekers said:
I've been following this thread to figure out how to do this and have been trying the whole night but can't figure it out. I've downloaded all the files for MK2 and moved the file to the right location but am super stuck. I miss my S3. I think I would have rather stuck with the S3 instead of upgrading to the S4. Poor decision on my part.
Fairly easy as in you got it to work no problem?
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No I haven't used this method but from reading the OP to that thread it looks like you'd just need SafeStrap installed and then youd flash that in recovery. Again that's how I took it. Do you have SafeStrap installed? If you're rooted it'd be like installing any app
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Once SafeStrap is installed, open it and chick install recovery.
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Mistertac said:
No I haven't used this method but from reading the OP to that thread it looks like you'd just need SafeStrap installed and then youd flash that in recovery. Again that's how I took it. Do you have SafeStrap installed? If you're rooted it'd be like installing any app
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Once SafeStrap is installed, open it and chick install recovery.
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I'm dumb and can't figure out if I have SafeStrap installed, it is rooted though.
I use foxfi doesn't require root or safetrap
Keekers said:
I'm dumb and can't figure out if I have SafeStrap installed, it is rooted though.
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Here take a look at the SafeStrap thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
Just an option for you that's all
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Mistertac said:
Here take a look at the SafeStrap thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441441
Just an option for you that's all
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Ah I don't know why I've been struggling so much. Thanks...I'm going to try the download if I can get the MD5s to match. They don't seem to be lining up w/the download.
joshuabg said:
I use foxfi doesn't require root or safetrap
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Thanks I'll check it out