I see them for KitKat and before, but not for Lollipop. I have had some success using the KitKat ones, but Id like to get rid of stuff like Kids' mode. I have searched, but only found scripts for older Android versions. Any help would be appreciated.
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I see them for KitKat and before, but not for Lollipop. I have had some success using the KitKat ones, but Id like to get rid of stuff like Kids' mode. I have searched, but only found scripts for older Android versions. Any help would be appreciated.
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OC5 is still fairly new and no one has released a custom ROM as of yet. There are a few apps that work with OC5 but none that do what you're asking for. I'd give it some time, we all hate the bloatware that comes installed on these devices.
I've been using this one, which works well enough for now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-tmobile/development/tool-utility-sgn3-sm-n900x-bloat-t2813036
I use 2 different methods. One is I use titanium backup to manually go in and freeze apps. I don't uninstall simply in case I run into an issuse. Then I use Nova launcher to hide any apps I can't freeze without causing issues.
Has always worked for me. At the very least u can just diable most of them right from the app drawer.
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Is it just me or does it seem like more apps fc once you have root?
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Root gives you the ability to install some apps that are not compatible with the Nook.
Do stock apps FC on you, or just ones you side-loaded?
If sideloaded you may need to find a specific version of that app known to work on the Nook.
We need a master list (wiki maybe) of app versions known good...
This will change when we can finally get Roms installed. The nook tablet is missing many essential drivers and apps that make it possible to run other apps. It really has been stripped down... We are getting close. Fingers crossed...
As mentioned, root access on its own shouldn't effect stability . As for FC's? I haven't seen one yet on my rooted NT. I'm using ADW EX, have used Go and have a ton of apps installed including many of the $.10 apps from the market. This thing is super stable! I've found a few quirks like the white on white menus, but they have been aesthetic in nature.
Root related force closes should only occur, imo, if you've messed with permissions, folder structure, or manually edited system files to affect stability. If you've installed things that required messing with permissions, you need to reboot the nook (which resets a lot of permissions). Other than sideloading incompatible* apps (or different versions that aren't supported on an NT) I haven't seen any issues.
*Not in android store? Likely on the incompatible list.
I've been using Go launcher yeah - I heard the very recent ADW messed up the way dock works? I considered testing it out but read that recently.
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Root related force closes should only occur, imo, if you've messed with permissions, folder structure, or manually edited system files to affect stability. If you've installed things that required messing with permissions, you need to reboot the nook (which resets a lot of permissions). Other than sideloading incompatible* apps (or different versions that aren't supported on an NT) I haven't seen any issues.
*Not in android store? Likely on the incompatible list.
I've been using Go launcher yeah - I heard the very recent ADW messed up the way dock works? I considered testing it out but read that recently.
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^^you hit it square on the nose. When i firsted rooted apps installed no problem then i tinkered w/ a db file and all hell broke loose. Lol. Once i did a full wipe / factory reset / reroot ive yet to encounter a force close. Im still trying to figure out how to use the bn appinstaller so programs show on the main page.
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Once i did a full wipe / factory reset / reroot ive yet to encounter a force close.
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Yep! When in doubt or when things go haywire, this is usually the easiest fix. Glad it works
Once upon a time, I had a working version of chrome on this tablet, but for some reason, the apk got deleted out of my precious downloads folder where I keep my apks and I ain't got it no mo'.
Does anyone have a link to this or able to pull it from their device with AirDroid or Titanium backup?
And while we are on the topic of running these types of apps, was there ever a run-able Google Now for older devices? I have never seen one. Thanks guys.
did u really manage to run chrome on this?
i never managed to do it. i know nowadays chrome is for android 4. and above only, but in case you make it work - i would like to know how.
sorry i can't help you. i can only wish that someday soon, we'll have a normal android version.
Attached is the "working" chrome. I don't know how it compares to the current version. I'm sure it has bugs and all,but it seems to run, for me. The accomanying widget is disappointing.
I will use it some and see how it does. overall though, i am pleased with the stock browser. shoot me if you like
thanks, i'll give it a shot.
so far every browser i tried was nice at the beginning and after a few days/weeks of use got sluggish. its this damn 3.1 version..
It force closes every time I go into some menu and back out of it is all.
I would just like the stock honeycomb browser with tabs at the top, without this ATT skinning, anyone know how to make that happen?
TIA
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I would just like the stock honeycomb browser with tabs at the top, without this ATT skinning, anyone know how to make that happen?
TIA
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You may remove the ATT Skinning, however you have to firstly ROOT the Jetstream, then you will be able to set your own Homepage.
As an alternative to Chrome, you may wish to install FireFox
So i looked up a few ROMS from the sticky'd post on this forum and I am trying to decide which one is for me. Some provide a better description than others but at the end of the day I cannot figure out what I am really gaining and what I am losing.
I have a basic understanding of ROMs (or firmware or whatever people want to call them), but what it comes down to is a new operating system. My biggest question is what will I be losing? Right now my Nexus 10 is rooted but running google's standard os.What if I were to install Cyanogenmod 10 or any of the other roms. How does this affect my apps.
I have titanium back up installed so I can just back up all my apps and settings, but what user experience do I lose versus what is pre installed? How does Titanium back up work?
I know for cyanogenmod it says that there is no pre installed google related things. So I am assuming you will not be asked to set up your google account/wifi/language all that usual stuff google asks of you when you newly flash the memory, but what else do I lose?
Do some apps not work?
Does it mean I just simply have to reinstall everything?
Sorry I know this is a lot, but I am just questioning whether flashing a new rom is really worth it or is it intended more for older devices that do not receive the support of new firmware updates.
Newer ROM's and Kernels usually have more updated fixes and performance increases in comparison to stock. For example, franco.Kernel has a different throttling code, which helps out very nicely (goes to 1GHz in 1 step if the device is hot, and then down to 700MHz if it gets even hotter; no memory downclocking). Stock would downclock the CPU in increments of 100MHz, then spike it back to 1.7GHz, on top of also downing the clocks for GPU and memory. The difference in throttling can easily be seen in some high-end games like NFS:MW, which would slideshow on stock because of the aggressive throttling. franco.Kernel also has some fixes for the graphics and an updated WiFi driver.
But then again, what I just mentioned is mostly in relation to the kernel lol... I currently use rasbeanjelly because I like the dark theming (other ROM's have theming support though), but mostly because it's a stripped down AOSP build, that is very responsive I used to use CM10.1 nightlies before mostly because I liked being up-to-date (and nightlies come once a day with updates).
tyhe314 said:
So i looked up a few ROMS from the sticky'd post on this forum and I am trying to decide which one is for me. Some provide a better description than others but at the end of the day I cannot figure out what I am really gaining and what I am losing.
I have a basic understanding of ROMs (or firmware or whatever people want to call them), but what it comes down to is a new operating system. My biggest question is what will I be losing? Right now my Nexus 10 is rooted but running google's standard os.What if I were to install Cyanogenmod 10 or any of the other roms. How does this affect my apps.
I have titanium back up installed so I can just back up all my apps and settings, but what user experience do I lose versus what is pre installed? How does Titanium back up work?
I know for cyanogenmod it says that there is no pre installed google related things. So I am assuming you will not be asked to set up your google account/wifi/language all that usual stuff google asks of you when you newly flash the memory, but what else do I lose?
Do some apps not work?
Does it mean I just simply have to reinstall everything?
Sorry I know this is a lot, but I am just questioning whether flashing a new rom is really worth it or is it intended more for older devices that do not receive the support of new firmware updates.
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1. Like you said you have titanium back up installed, so as long as you backup all your user apps before flashing your apps, they will not be effected. (I have no clue how titanium backup works but it does)
2.Because of (I think copy rights) no ASOP will come with google apps ( Like google maps) but each ROM thread will direct you to a GAPPS download (which stands for Goggle APPS). You will just need to flash that ZIP after you flash your rom and BOOM you have all your google apps. You can still log into your google account at the startup, which has all your saved wifi's all your apps that you purchased on the PLAY store, all info in the calendar, etc. All in all you will lose virtual nothing after you restore your apps via titanium backup
3. Will you have to re install everything. Short answer yes, long answer no. After you restore via titanium backup, your apps will be just like they were before you flashed your new shiny ROM. But you will have to reorganize your homescreen, and redo your settings.
4. What will you gain? Well that all depends on what ROM you decided to go with it. That's what so great about ROMS and the Developers here, they provide you with so many different features. Like the guy above said, a new kernel can help with lag issues, or a new ROM can actually give you a tablet UI. Some of the benefits will be "under the hood" and you might not even notice them. There are many different features ( I recommond trying all the ROMS!)
5. I never had an User app not work because of a ROM
If you have anymore questions just ask!
(If I got anything wrong on here please correct me!)
For homescreens
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3. Will you have to re install everything. Short answer yes, long answer no. After you restore via titanium backup, your apps will be just like they were before you flashed your new shiny ROM. But you will have to reorganize your homescreen, and redo your settings.
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Or you could use Nova launcher and just restore your backed up homescreens and settings.
Paranoidandroid to fix the dumb center buttons and move it back to the sides
That alone is worth an aftermarket rom
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I don't use a RAZR, a friend of mine does.
Since he updated this past fall OTA, some of his apps are hidden.
He's NOT a dev and not interested in rooting - so far.
Tried factory reset and the ROM still hides key apps from the app drawer AND from homescreen(s) i.e. no browser(!?!!) AND from app management list.
I installed for him MIUI home launcher so that we could verify that the apps are still there.
(MIUI launcher does not have an app drawer, and shows all apps that are available on the device within the homescreens.)
...and all the "hidden" apps are there, just not while using the stock "Android home" launcher.
He's had no luck with Fido on this and wondering whether anyone else has this phantom app issue.
I'm assuming it's a corrupt OTA download but why ONLY the stock launcher affected? (fluke)
Not expecting too many here to still be using the stock Fido ROM but just putting it out there to help shed some light on what's going on.
What I have to say about this ROM is not much good. LOL No disrespect intended towards anyone who may have worked on this.
Thanks in advance
I was wondering what would be better to flash onto my phone: CM12 or Stock LG Lollipop?
Thanks!
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I was wondering what would be better to flash onto my phone: CM12 or Stock LG Lollipop?
Thanks!
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I'd say it depends on what you value. For me, I'm about to flash stock again because I need NFC and I'm tired of fumbling with other stock features that are incompatible with CM12 (remote, camera). I wish I could do without the 170 or so sprint apps, but oh well. Only thing missing from stock zv8 is tweakbox
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I'd say it depends on what you value. For me, I'm about to flash stock again because I need NFC and I'm tired of fumbling with other stock features that are incompatible with CM12 (remote, camera). I wish I could do without the 170 or so sprint apps, but oh well. Only thing missing from stock zv8 is tweakbox
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I decided to try both. CM12 had a couple of issues that I couldn't get around. I went with rooted stock Lollipop eventually. I just wish I could get the stock Lollipop lockscreen that they use in CM12.
Okay, hear me out. I've tried out both. I always end up flashing some kind of AOSP rom because I love the stock feeling of pure android. You don't really get that full pure android experience on stock. With that said, whenever I flash AOSP roms such as CM12, I always find myself returning to stock within days of usage because I just can't get over the fact that stock lollipop ZV8 is so much more impressive, in terms of camera quality and snappiness, NFC, etc. I feel more stable and secure on stock. Of course I am running stock ZV8 pre-rooted and I have most unessential bloatwear uninstalled. Also, with CM12, you don't get the sprint Visual Voicemail app and it makes listening to voicemail weird (of course you can dial your number or sideload app but its not the same).
TLDR: I find myself returning from CM12 to Stock everytime because Stock so much better (Camera quality is better, use of NFC, no bluetooth issues, etc.)
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Okay, hear me out. I've tried out both. I always end up flashing some kind of AOSP rom because I love the stock feeling of pure android. You don't really get that full pure android experience on stock. With that said, whenever I flash AOSP roms such as CM12, I always find myself returning to stock within days of usage because I just can't get over the fact that stock lollipop ZV8 is so much more impressive, in terms of camera quality and snappiness, NFC, etc. I feel more stable and secure on stock. Of course I am running stock ZV8 pre-rooted and I have most unessential bloatwear uninstalled. Also, with CM12, you don't get the sprint Visual Voicemail app and it makes listening to voicemail weird (of course you can dial your number or sideload app but its not the same).
TLDR: I find myself returning from CM12 to Stock everytime because Stock so much better (Camera quality is better, use of NFC, no bluetooth issues, etc.)
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Thanks for this. I was debating giving CM12 another shot and restoring my set up stock if I didn't like it but you saved me some time/trouble.
How do I uninstall the bloatware, and what exactly did you uninstall?
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Thanks for this. I was debating giving CM12 another shot and restoring my set up stock if I didn't like it but you saved me some time/trouble.
How do I uninstall the bloatware, and what exactly did you uninstall?
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Alright!! Uninstalling bloatware is incredibly easy to do. You can use any file explorer that has root capabilities to access system files and edit/modify them. Personally, I use rootexplorer but keep in mind it is not free. You can use alternatives such as "System app remover" (not sure if that works but i googled it for you) which is free.
After you have installed a system file explorer, you can go into the very root of your phone storage and go find a folder called "system" and go into it and you'll find another folder called "app" and once you're there, you will find a bunch of APK's or folders that hold the stock-installed applications on your phone. Basically, from this point on, you can pretty much pick and uninstall whatever apps you don't like.
I have removed most google applications such as Maps, keyboard, Lg G3 keyboard and calender, youtube, music, smart notice, weather, live wallpapers, etc., but its really up to what you want to keep and not keep. Also, you don't want to uninstall anything if you do not know what it is (example: you find an app called "alsdfnasire.apk", if you do not know what it does, its best to not remove it because it might result in a bootloop).
I don't have a list of what I uninstalled but if you really really want a list, I can reinstall stock and write down everything I delete for you, just let me know!! <3
Also, I really recommend trying out CM12, you might fall in love with it. You don't want to limit yourself to just stock. Its so easy to go back to your current rom as long as you backup with twrp recovery. Just a suggestion <3 <3 <3.