just found out the new 8.9 hdx gets Sangria with 4.4.2 kernel coming late October
which automatically rings the bell, will we receive the update and thus (hopefully allow)root -> gapps roms etc
any thoughts? too early?
link here mentioned 2013 models wont receive it but i'm still being hopeful, if that's the case it makes Amazon one of the worst offenders of OTA update, basically the device was stuck on 4.2.2 from factory.
http://www.cnet.com/au/products/amazon-kindle-fire-hdx-8-9-2014/
The 2013 models will be recieving FireOS 4 according to this http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014...k-new-e-reader-beefed-up-hdx-tablet-keyboard/
Basically this
Along with the new Fire tablets comes a new version of Amazon's "Fire OS," dubbed 4.0 "Sangria." Sangria is based on Android 4.4 KitKat and has little more than user-experience refinements. These include ASAP (Advanced Streaming and Prediction), which pre-loads content that Amazon predicts the user will play, as well as Smart Suspend, which detects when the tablet is not in use and turns off the Wi-Fi to save battery. The new version of the OS will ship on all 4th-generation Fire tablets and will be available to 3rd-generation tablets as a free over-the-air software update.
The 6-inch Kindle HD will be priced at $99 and the 7-inch at $139, while the 8.9-inch HDX will be $379 for the Wi-Fi version of $479 for a 4G version. All versions will be available for pre-order starting Wednesday and set to ship in October. The Fire Keyboard accessory will retail for $59.99. Amazon will continue to offer the Fire HDX 7 for $199, though it will not receive the 4.0 Fire OS update until "later this year."
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Available on 3rd gen
It says right there available on 3rd gen also
stapler85 said:
link here mentioned 2013 models wont receive it but i'm still being hopeful, if that's the case it makes Amazon one of the worst offenders of OTA update, basically the device was stuck on 4.2.2 from factory.
http://www.cnet.com/au/products/amazon-kindle-fire-hdx-8-9-2014/
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They still are horrible with OTA upgrades. The 2nd gen devices didn't get an android version upgrade and got stuck on 4.0.4 from the start.
just got message from Jeff Bezos. We will have Fire OS 4 in the coming weeks.
I guess I won't bother with 3.2.6. Was gonna tomorrow. So I'm glad I got the message on my Kindle. Was having trouble with the manual update anyway. So I'll just wait. The message said "within 2 weeks". Anyone have minor lagging sometimes and have to reboot or wait? I'm on 3.2.5. Just curious if it's the OS or if there is something I can change. I'm rooted.
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I guess I won't bother with 3.2.6. Was gonna tomorrow. So I'm glad I got the message on my Kindle. Was having trouble with the manual update anyway. So I'll just wait. The message said "within 2 weeks". Anyone have minor lagging sometimes and have to reboot or wait? I'm on 3.2.5. Just curious if it's the OS or if there is something I can change. I'm rooted.
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I only get choppyness for about a minute when I boot, which can be attributed to system services and the like all starting up.
stapler85 said:
just found out the new 8.9 hdx gets Sangria with 4.4.2 kernel coming late October
which automatically rings the bell, will we receive the update and thus (hopefully allow)root -> gapps roms etc
any thoughts? too early?
link here mentioned 2013 models wont receive it but i'm still being hopeful, if that's the case it makes Amazon one of the worst offenders of OTA update, basically the device was stuck on 4.2.2 from factory.
http://www.cnet.com/au/products/amazon-kindle-fire-hdx-8-9-2014/
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ive got one of those letters and im rolling back to stock
i was on safestrapped dual boot for some play apps i needed while travelling, but screw it, id rather see what this sangrias all about baby
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I only get choppyness for about a minute when I boot, which can be attributed to system services and the like all starting up.
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Yeah. You do have to let it settle for at least a full minute. But now and then I get lack of response. For example, I have to keep tapping the same spot 10 times. I reboot at least 5 times a day. Ugh!
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Sangria might take care of some of those quirks I have. I need to have root at least though for the things I use it for. I don't know why Amazon doesn't give up. It's not even illegal anymore and they can't void the warranty anymore
tuanda82 said:
just got message from Jeff Bezos. We will have Fire OS 4 in the coming weeks.
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Do you experts suspect the OTA update of OS 4 will break root?
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Do you experts suspect the OTA update of OS 4 will break root?
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Of course, It will break root. I dont think amazon is stupid.
You ‘d better not upgrade....
no towelroot
no new features
Jeff sent the letter to me as well today, loading it in the carousel. I really should read it....
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The Razorclaw rooting method has been successful for a few of the "early" units obtained, but curious if those getting theirs now with the official release are still able to root.
For those that attempt, please indicate if this was before or after the OTA ...
Thanks
Has anyone tried this yet with their new Prime? Curious to see if it still works after the OTA. I'll have mine tomorrow to try but wanted to know if anyone did it already.
After the OTA...and Nope.. No workee for me.
Darkeyce said:
After the OTA...and Nope.. No workee for me.
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Thanks for trying. At least I know now to apply root first before OTA and see what happens, maybe root will be held, even though I doubt it.
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Thanks for trying. At least I know now to apply root first before OTA and see what happens, maybe root will be held, even though I doubt it.
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it might hold. I know, with my Atrix4g, it holds root after several hard resets. My Ota doesn't work so not too sure. Even after hard reset ota wont work. Must have deleted something essential that ota checks for. Thats why I will wait for Ics b4 .
Tried it post OTA and didn't work for me either. Should have applied the root first but I was impatient.
I have learn my lesson before. I have put a hold on the ota so far but haven't try to root yet. Waiting on more concrete way that Razorclaw v1.0.1 will work and wont brick it.
Man, we are really the early adopters.
No root pre-OTA either.
hey just the asus transformer prime is my first tablet but i am just wondering what is the point of rooting?? I am at a lost for this.
If you guys could be so kind to give me a brief summary.
Essobie said:
hey just the asus transformer prime is my first tablet but i am just wondering what is the point of rooting?? I am at a lost for this.
If you guys could be so kind to give me a brief summary.
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I did the OTA without thinking and feel retarded about it... The number one reason I'd root at this point is to remove apps that I'll never use...
What will ICS bring
I want to know what ICS is going to do for the browser on the Prime.Scrolling & page rendering on some pages on my xoom was horrific.My friend comes along with his dang ipad & loaded & scrolled through the same web pages with ease.
ChristoA1 said:
I did the OTA without thinking and feel retarded about it... The number one reason I'd root at this point is to remove apps that I'll never use...
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What's the build number after the update?
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What's the build number after the update?
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8.8.3.29
I will be receiving a replacement one in a few weeks, but I have a feeling that one will already be at (or above) this build...
why are you getting a replacement for?
I tried to root both before the OTA update and afterwards.. no go for either instance.
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Bimboy said:
I tried to root both before the OTA update and afterwards.. no go for either instance.
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I think you need to be at build 8.8.3.23 in order to root. I can't get to the demos at gamestop but I think might have been the build of the one I rooted. I have been asking if anybody that goes to gamestop to stop and see what the build is on the demo, but no one has done it so far.
It's a negative for me also. throws up an error: 256
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I think you need to be at build 8.8.3.23 in order to root. I can't get to the demos at gamestop but I think might have been the build of the one I rooted. I have been asking if anybody that goes to gamestop to stop and see what the build is on the demo, but no one has done it so far.
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I thought all gamestops had to send their demo units back to Asus in early December. The tablet store that I got my prime from no longer had it for some reason when I checked in mid December.
By the way, I tried to root my prime out of the box with Razorclaw, and it gave me an error. I doubt any of the gamestop models are rootable because they probably applied the fix when adding the games. I'm guessing that the only models that are rootable are the ones that were in the very first production batch that didn't have wifi issues and passed right through QA.
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I thought all gamestops had to send their demo units back to Asus in early December. The tablet store that I got my prime from no longer had it for some reason when I checked in mid December.
By the way, I tried to root my prime out of the box with Razorclaw, and it gave me an error. I doubt any of the gamestop models are rootable because they probably applied the fix when adding the games. I'm guessing that the only models that are rootable are the ones that were in the very first production batch that didn't have wifi issues and passed right through QA.
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I rooted a gamestop demo the day it came into the store. I think i even saw it on the display when I went to pick mine up. If my schedule isn't hectic tomorrow, I'll probably go back there and check the build and see if the root is still on there. Was wondering if there was anything I can take from it (any folders/files/partitions) that would help get the root back on ours.
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why are you getting a replacement for?
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See my "Loud Vibrator" thread, lol
I've finally got my TP in the mail yesterday, but after doing the firmware updates, all it does is lock up and reboot. I'm returning it to Best Buy today. Now the question is, if I want an ICS tablet (at least dual core), do I need to order another TP? Or do I have other options? I know the Tab won't be getting ICS.
Problems after upping to ICS are caused by data carried over from honeycomb not being compatible with ICS. A simple data wipe would take care of it... but I guess that's too much work. Yeah, just return it and get another one. I'm sure after 5 returns or so a simple data wipe would sound like less work.
Excuse me, your highness, but I've already done a factory reset. Twice. Not only that, but there was no data on it to begin with. Opened box> OTA .33> OTA ICS> Freeze bootloop bootloop freeze bootloop freeze bootloop bootloop
Well, you get the picture.
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Excuse me, your highness, but I've already done a factory reset. Twice. Not only that, but there was no data on it to begin with. Opened box> OTA .33> OTA ICS> Freeze bootloop bootloop freeze bootloop freeze bootloop bootloop
Well, you get the picture.
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With your servant attitude use.. Google search...
he's probably having a bad day
anyways, the sammy 10.1 is getting the update from what i understand. just not the old tab (7"). the samsung 10.1 and xoom2 are good options, but why not just swap the prime for a working one? Besides the GPS, its a perfect tablet, quadcore, keyboard, high res screen with super ips. I have worked with several tablets including the ipad, but this is definitly the best one thus far.
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I've finally got my TP in the mail yesterday, but after doing the firmware updates, all it does is lock up and reboot. I'm returning it to Best Buy today. Now the question is, if I want an ICS tablet (at least dual core), do I need to order another TP? Or do I have other options? I know the Tab won't be getting ICS.
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Not sure that asking about other tablets belongs in a prime thread?
as of this second, no other tablet (aside from that super cheap one that was technically first, but was running a dev build of ICS) has official ICS.
i think there's an alpha of CM9 for the galaxy tab (tegra2 models), which will get an ICS update at some point, but going by samsung's track record for updates, that will probably be at the end of summer.
the biggest plus asus has imo, aside from providing an excellent bargain for the price of its tablets is that they have so far been the fastest at updating their products, i mean hell, the ICS update for the prime got released EARLY, who else that is an android OEM has ever released ANYTHING early?
the xoom still doesn't have ICS and it's a google experience device, so that should show how fast asus is at updating.
personally, i'd go ask for another prime if you want to own something right now, while there's new stuff with fancy panels in the pipeline, nothing else is going to be out before summer that can compete with the prime.
my guess is the tf101 is going to be the next tablet with a 4.0 update, then it's a crapshoot as to who gets it out next, probably acer or toshiba, then moto, then (eventually) samsung.
I am still waiting on my TP and have been since the 24th of dec I researched for MONTHS before I picked it. there is nothing that will hit this tablets caliber for at least 1/4-1/2 the year. Asus is cheep( tablet wise) and updates are out FAST
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WW update to ICS went fine here, sounds like you've been very unlucky - should be easier to fix than replace though.
Evening all,
Just been updated to OS 4.5.1 on 7" HDX, I can't seem to find a root for it as of yet. Does any one know if its available yet?
Thank you,
Clickbait title :/
Same here. My Kindle Fire HD 6 got updated to the same thing and I really want to try rooting it but there appears to be no way to root it
I'm in for a fix too.
even if this is bait thread, lets hope it will spark something that leads to it
Roll back to all devices updated to 4.x OS
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even if this is bait thread, lets hope it will spark something that leads to it
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You have an option here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/rollback-to-devices-upgraded-to-4-x-t2946946
root for fire os 4.5.1 needed
Hello all,
I just got my hdx 7" today and unfortunately updated to 4.5.1 ota.
Is there anyone trying to find a way to root?
If any new root is known please tell me.
Would be nice to get access to google play store e.g.
Thanks a lot.
big_mika said:
Hello all,
I just got my hdx 7" today and unfortunately updated to 4.5.1 ota.
Is there anyone trying to find a way to root?
If any new root is known please tell me.
Would be nice to get access to google play store e.g.
Thanks a lot.
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You may be able to downgrade to a rootable version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/rollback-to-devices-upgraded-to-4-x-t2946946
People keep referring to this thread but I have contacted Amazon about 6 times now and all 6 people told me there was absolutely no way that they could or ever would roll back your software. All 6 said once you upgrade to 4.5.1 there was no way what so ever for them to take you back. I even got a couple of emails from there tech support team stating this. So no, customer care will not roll back your software.
I had a very unsucessful back and forth between like 12 different people at Amazon with no success. I even provided a few apps in their store that will absoutely not run in 4.5.x (Quicken 2013 for example) and they had no interest in rolling me back. Though I did not have them explicitly state that a rollback was impossible. They just apologized that their forced software update was causing me grief and to deal with it.
Possible way to root. Was reading info on this vuln CVE-2014-7911 and it seems like it might be a way that KitKat could be rooted. It was patched in Lollipop. Just thought I would share.
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Possible way to root. Was reading info on this vuln CVE-2014-7911 and it seems like it might be a way that KitKat could be rooted. It was patched in Lollipop. Just thought I would share.
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I did some reading into this, and it turns out we'll need a bit more than that to get root access (i.e. another exploit).
https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/com...android_50_privilege_escalation_using/cm6ylr9
My device is also updated to 4.5.1 .
After talking to the nice amazon support i came back not to set the device back.
nevertheless i have to wait until some of the xda guys will hack that too.
i got the nexus 7 before. so i have to say that the kindle hdx7 is much better then nexus7.
but it is crap within fireos there is no possibility to login to spotify with the google account. also on some other apps. thats really *hit.
loco09 said:
My device is also updated to 4.5.1 .
After talking to the nice amazon support i came back not to set the device back.
nevertheless i have to wait until some of the xda guys will hack that too.
i got the nexus 7 before. so i have to say that the kindle hdx7 is much better then nexus7.
but it is crap within fireos there is no possibility to login to spotify with the google account. also on some other apps. thats really *hit.
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The software really is the crippling factor, not the hardware. It's just sad that Amazon still can't see that and tries with every effort to lock down those that try to get around it.
whats the chance of upgrade?
Does anyone know what the chance of upgrade of 4.5.1 to stock android rom for fire hdx 7" and possible timeframe?
Is there anyone still working on it and are we just waiting for source code to try and find a way to unlock it.
I just picked up a fire hdx, but it came installed with 4.5.1 and the software is pretty unusable compared to my old jellybean tablet.
As a sidenote would it be worth trying to turn off ota updates so they are not kept ahead of any patch?
Damn this thread. I want my click back. lol
Man, I updated too, is there a way to turn off the automatic update?
rillo561 said:
Man, I updated too, is there a way to turn off the automatic update?
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After looking over the source code for the HDX Toolkit, for some reason I think the way it does it might still work on 4.5.1.
Looks like the LG G6 and other phones are getting important updates this week from Verizon. https://www.droid-life.com/2017/11/...s-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-lg-g6-v20-moto-z2-z-play/
Verizon has started pushing out a new update to LG V20 units on its network. Arriving as software version VS99518A, it brings the November security patch.
Reports say the carrier is all set to push out new updates - presumably containing the November patch - to several other smartphones as well, including Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, LG G6, and Moto Z Play and Z2 Play. These updates should be rolling out later today.
#GSMArena
They waited this long to provide any patches, should have just waited until Oreo.
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Sad part is when Oreo comes, they'll probably roll out 8.0 instead of the fixed 8.1. Nougat 7.0 has flaws that 7.1/7.1.2 fixed but they started with it. I remember suffering through the same bluetooth audio issues when my Nexus 6P was on 7.0.
update from the Droid life article: LG G6: VS98813A
"On a related note, this is the first update for the LG G6 on Verizon since August 1, which means that phone is still on July’s security patch. If you ever wonder why we prefer Google’s phones so much for updates, this would be a good example."
So much for a meaningful update. I'm torn whether to upgrade to a Galaxy phone for the features or a Google Pixel for timely updates.
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I'm torn whether to upgrade to a Galaxy phone for the features or a Google Pixel for timely updates.
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As much as Verizon gums up the update timetables, this is a big LG issue. I'm on an unlocked US997 and the 16A update didn't drop that long ago.
The G6 was a compromise for me - I needed an upgrade, badly wanted an unlockable AOSP device that would work on Verizon, but am not independently wealthy. This new price point sucks Google!
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As much as Verizon gums up the update timetables, this is a big LG issue. I'm on an unlocked US997 and the 16A update didn't drop that long ago.
The G6 was a compromise for me - I needed an upgrade, badly wanted an unlockable AOSP device that would work on Verizon, but am not independently wealthy. This new price point sucks Google!
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The update situation with the G6 is totally ridiculous.
And not only that. Out of pure frustration I recycled my old Nexus 5x a few days ago and upgraded it to the 8.1 preview.
This old phone is so blazingly fast and snappy with 8.1 that it puts the G6 to shame.
2015 phone with Snapdragon 801 beating a 2017 Snapdragon 821 phone, quite unexpected
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Still no sign of update for me. Maybe they are really going to wait until Oreo, haha.
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xceebeex said:
Still no sign of update for me. Maybe they are really going to wait until Oreo, haha.
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It got pushed back a week for an unknown reason and it should be here on Tuesday 11-28 hopefully.
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It got pushed back a week for an unknown reason and it should be here on Tuesday 11-28 hopefully.
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where did you hear it got pushed back? Is it just a security update or something spectacular? we still don't even have facial recognition yet. I'll be on a Galaxy 8 or 9 in March by the time we get an update for this phone.
railfan-eric said:
where did you hear it got pushed back? Is it just a security update or something spectacular? we still don't even have facial recognition yet. I'll be on a Galaxy 8 or 9 in March by the time we get an update for this phone.
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https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/lg-g6-update/ Here and here is a list of all phones updates: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/software-updates/
I assume it is still just security updates? It would be awesome if it was Oreo but I highly doubt it.
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Finally receiving it now. First update since August. Third update ever.
avenje said:
Finally receiving it now. First update since August. Third update ever. [emoji852]️
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Same here. The file size is huge, seems pretty large just for security updates. I am disappointed about the frequency of updates as well.
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just saw these last posts and went to check for update and walla!!! I have it downloading!!! Finally.
I got my update this afternoon,its what everyone thought....security update
Howdy,
I just got off the phone with Verizon. I asked them if the ringer volume and the notification volume were separate or paired up together after this VS98813A update. They had no idea whether or not it was one or the other. I had upgraded to the G6 about a month ago from the Droid Turbo. They had an update that was automatically downloaded and it paired the volumes together. I hated it. It's like taking in your Ferrari for a tune up and getting it back and find out that they got rid of the bucket seats and installed a bench seat.
I'm sure some of you may say that is not a big deal, but it is to me. I like to keep the ringer at full volume yet have the ability to lower the text volume at night or somewhere where it would be a disturbance.
So, the question is....does the new VS98813A update pair up the volumes?
Thanks..
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Howdy,
I just got off the phone with Verizon. I asked them if the ringer volume and the notification volume were separate or paired up together after this VS98813A update. They had no idea whether or not it was one or the other. I had upgraded to the G6 about a month ago from the Droid Turbo. They had an update that was automatically downloaded and it paired the volumes together. I hated it. It's like taking in your Ferrari for a tune up and getting it back and find out that they got rid of the bucket seats and installed a bench seat.
I'm sure some of you may say that is not a big deal, but it is to me. I like to keep the ringer at full volume yet have the ability to lower the text volume at night or somewhere where it would be a disturbance.
So, the question is....does the new VS98813A update pair up the volumes?
Thanks..
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After the update my ringer and notification volumes are still seperate.
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The update has not been favorable to my battery. Typically I get 18 to 24 hours on battery with 4.5 to 5 hours of screen on time. Yesterday after applying the update on Thursday, I got 11 hours total and 4 hours screen on time .
It also installed an uninstallable app called appflash. Which is getting demolished in the play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.discoveryscreen
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After the update my ringer and notification volumes are still seperate.
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The update has not been favorable to my battery. Typically I get 18 to 24 hours on battery with 4.5 to 5 hours of screen on time. Yesterday after applying the update on Thursday, I got 11 hours total and 4 hours screen on time .
It also installed an uninstallable app called appflash. Which is getting demolished in the play store.
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Right on. thanks. I installed it this morning. let's see how long my battery lasts. I had to look at system aps to see the apflash.
useless ap. I was able to force stop/disable it. (my phone's not rooted) But it keeps starting itself up. sheesh.
I need to learn how to root.....
any how, thank you for the answer!!
why do people get the updates in different times as other? i got the lg g6 verizon and many people got the update but not me
VS9902BA Update
Android Security Patch Level: 2017-12-01
This software update provides improved HD Voice video call screens and the latest Android security patches.
You'll see an LTE icon when your video calls are using an LTE network
It would be nice to get Nougat eventually.
On a side note my phone got the bootloop of death recently and LG still fixed it for free and listed it as under warranty.
update
Nougat update for verizon lg v10 will be out on february 6th.
trust me or not, there will be oreo update for us
Salemanson said:
Nougat update for verizon lg v10 will be out on february 6th.
trust me or not, there will be oreo update for us
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I hope you're right!
toy028 said:
I hope you're right!
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Still don't have this update, can someone post kdz to flash it?
:angel:
Salemanson said:
Still don't have this update, can someone post kdz to flash it?
:angel:
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I don't see it yet but check here https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-vs990-firmwares/ scroll down to find firmwares.
*FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK*
Salemanson said:
Nougat update for verizon lg v10 will be out on february 6th.
trust me or not, there will be oreo update for us
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(Looking at calendar).......
Hey, today is the 6th.
-patiently waiting to hear something-
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Just checked with Verizon; No update to Nougat for the V10 coming any time soon.
There is not going to be any Nougat update for this phone, it is pretty obvious. Verizon have abandoned all support on it. LG updated it about a year ago, and T-Mobile pushed the update to their phones in March of 2017. I love Android devices, and I own a V10, but face it...if you want a phone with long term support and updates, you have to buy an iPhone.
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There is not going to be any Nougat update for this phone, it is pretty obvious. Verizon have abandoned all support on it. LG updated it about a year ago, and T-Mobile pushed the update to their phones in March of 2017. I love Android devices, and I own a V10, but face it...if you want a phone with long term support and updates, you have to buy an iPhone.
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I've never owned a Apple device of any kind and not going to start.
The only smart phone I've owned that I really, really, liked was the Amazon Fire Phone, which I rooted and ran Cyanogen on. Cyanogen was lightening fast compared to the locked down Fire OS (it wasn't loaded with spyware and other crap). But two things ruined it for me. My wife dropped her Fire Phone and shattered it. We then found it was unrepairable. We were moving and I found there was little support for GSM phones service in the small town we were moving to. Only choice we had; Verizon. And here we are. The V10 was $500 each when we bought them and it was the phone with every feature you would want. Still a nice phone but it is so loaded with Verizon crap ware it is maddening. I long to be free.
Now Cyanogen is gone; out of business. The project has been forked to LineageOS. Since there is no hope to root the V10 and cast off the crapware laden Android; this this phone has been a disappointment.
Dr. Righteous said:
I've never owned a Apple device of any kind and not going to start.
The only smart phone I've owned that I really, really, liked was the Amazon Fire Phone, which I rooted and ran Cyanogen on. Cyanogen was lightening fast compared to the locked down Fire OS (it wasn't loaded with spyware and other crap). But two things ruined it for me. My wife dropped her Fire Phone and shattered it. We then found it was unrepairable. We were moving and I found there was little support for GSM phones service in the small town we were moving to. Only choice we had; Verizon. And here we are. The V10 was $500 each when we bought them and it was the phone with every feature you would want. Still a nice phone but it is so loaded with Verizon crap ware it is maddening. I long to be free.
Now Cyanogen is gone; out of business. The project has been forked to LineageOS. Since there is no hope to root the V10 and cast off the crapware laden Android; this this phone has been a disappointment.
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I do not love or hate Apple devices. I am a light phone user and this year I was just going to buy an iPhone 8 plus or X and have it be the last phone I ever buy. The phone would only really be used for emergencies, texting, and an app or two. I too am tired of the crapware the carriers put on the Android phone. It would not be too bad if you could uninstall it. After all, it is my phone and I should be able to use it as I want. The V10 had everything I wanted in a phone when I bought it. A great screen, removable battery, 64GB storage, micro sd card slot, etc. Now it looks like this V10 will be my last phone as the new ones have been priced way above I think a phone is worth. I am not disappointed in the V10, so I guess it is not all that bad. I am just an electronics addict and I loved upgrading every few years!
Salemanson said:
Nougat update for verizon lg v10 will be out on february 6th.
trust me or not, there will be oreo update for us
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EPIC Fail...
I have both an Android and an iPhone. Android has it's issues but it is far less annoying than my iPhone. I despise this iPhone but it's my work phone so I cannot get rid of it.