Crappy support for the Simfree Galaxy Alpha is actually a blessing, I'm still on 4.4.4 & do not want 5.0.2.
3 of the 4 UK networks all have lollipop as do most other European carriers, but yet simfree in alot of European countries are still on 4.4.4 with the exception of a few that have lollipop like France ect.
Has Samsung finally realized how crap the 5.0.2 update is and decided to skip it and move onto 5.1.1 or even Marshmallow, or will we at some point also get 5.0.2 months after the carriers first got it?, because if so I would be pretty peeved off that being the case as we be stuck with it for a long time once again. :/
Belgium does not have lollipop either as they are using the Luxemburg - firmware which also doesn't have lollipop yet.
My guess is that the 5.0.2 rollout has stopped and we will see a 5.1.1 soon.
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I'm starting to regret the decision I made when I bought the alpha. I thought this could be a "flagship-like" phone that would have immediate support from Samsung. Boy, I was wrong. Gave Android/Samsung another chance and I'm missing ios already. I'm hoping to get at least 5.1.1 or even 6xx here.
Is the "mobile radio active" bug active across every Lollipop device? Could it be corrected in 5.1.1 by Samsung engineers or only in Marshmallow? If we get 5.1.1 with the bug, will our phones die with it, since we might not get M? There are a lot of questions without answers and it seems that nobody wants to take a step forward and come clean about this.
The UK Simfree Alpha has had about 6 updates since it launched this time last year all based on 4.4.4, for a few months now it had nothing, I do hope they skip 5.0.2 & release 5.1.1 otherwise if 5.0.2 does come along then I'll be moving onto something else ie the new Nexus or even the iPhone 6S.
As for Marshmallow for the Alpha hmmmm talking well into next year before we see it, if at all.
I am willing to wait .....
I think it is version 5.0.2 of poor user experience, resulting Samsung had to choose to stop updating it ............
We look forward to the official version 5.1.1 coming on ALPHA, because to my current unofficial version ROM (5.1.1) experience is pleasant.
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I think it is version 5.0.2 of poor user experience, resulting Samsung had to choose to stop updating it ............
We look forward to the official version 5.1.1 coming on ALPHA, because to my current unofficial version ROM (5.1.1) experience is pleasant.
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How's the battery life? Don't you have that radio always on bug?
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How's the battery life? Don't you have that radio always on bug?
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Are you referring to when you use Bluetooth headset to listen to the connection part of the music and ALPHA call it?
This part of the job situation is not satisfactory!
When listening to music is always off; when the call sound like a robot, accompanied by good times and bad delay ......
In addition, I am very satisfied with the overall performance in the ALPHA version 5.1.1! You should also try to look at.:good:
As for battery life performance, there are some better than version 4.4.4, let me spend a work day time feel.
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Are you referring to when you use Bluetooth headset to listen to the connection part of the music and ALPHA call it?
This part of the job situation is not satisfactory!
When listening to music is always off; when the call sound like a robot, accompanied by good times and bad delay ......
In addition, I am very satisfied with the overall performance in the ALPHA version 5.1.1! You should also try to look at.:good:
As for battery life performance, there are some better than version 4.4.4, let me spend a work day time feel.
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I was referring to the "mobile radio active" bug that will only be solved in 6.0. I can't post links because I don't have 10 posts, try googling it.
There's an xposed module to fix it.
But it seems the new 5.0.2 update doesn't have that issue
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There's an xposed module to fix it.
But it seems the new 5.0.2 update doesn't have that issue
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Which version is this? When did it come out?
My UK unlocked (btu) updated to 5.0.2 this morning, only six months behind everyone else. Seems stable and no problems with the fingerprint scanner.
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Hi
As the title says "How would you rate the different JB ROMs for SGSIII?"
Pros/Cons?
Which firmware is most stable at the moment? I have tried the last 6 but they keep getting worse. DLH9 was horrible.
I LOVE the Stock Samsung Camera App. Which ROMs does it work on?
A penny for your thoughts....
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Hi
As the title says "How would you rate the different JB ROMs for SGSIII?"
Pros/Cons?
Which firmware is most stable at the moment? I have tried the last 6 but they keep getting worse. DLH9 was horrible.
I LOVE the Stock Samsung Camera App. Which ROMs does it work on?
A penny for your thoughts....
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LI1 is by far the most stable, the others have issues, everything seems to be fine on this one
I just use AOSP ROM's, the speed and smoothness is unrivaled, it wipes the floor with normal TW ROM's, unfortunately there is still the memory leak issue but i think a solution to this will be found soon when all the necessary sources are released by Samsung, i actually don't really miss some Samsung features like i thought i would, speed,smoothness and excellent battery life does it for me and AOSP is the way to go IMO.
What camera app can compete with Samsungs own?
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What camera app can compete with Samsungs own?
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not just compete, beats it, i got this for 10 cents when there was a sale on in the market but even at this price it's worth it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slide.cameraZoom&hl=en
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Hi
As the title says "How would you rate the different JB ROMs for SGSIII?"
Pros/Cons?
Which firmware is most stable at the moment? I have tried the last 6 but they keep getting worse. DLH9 was horrible.
I LOVE the Stock Samsung Camera App. Which ROMs does it work on?
A penny for your thoughts....
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i would advice you to try the hypergalaxy 1.2.1 rom its small, BEST battery life so far from any rom ive used, (50% battery after 12 hours, 3 hours on screen) also its quite smooth and nimble but due to lots of bloatware being removed so you would need to download a few add-ons which is okay because they only take a few seconds! Also most of the other roms start to lag even though i clear cache and clear most ram being used a few times a day using titanium backup anways Go ahead and tell me your experience
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^ LOL XD I am too. And I am sure Slaphead is too!
I have tried Android Revolution since 3.0.0. By now it has hit 8.0.0. It keeps "stuttering" and lagging for me. Gets worse as longer it is running. I did try Resurrection Remix. It was good until I got a release where it was horrible. Which prolly wasn't RR's fault.
Samsung Camera does not work on RRso that is why I switched. Also that the Samsung HX Mod didn't workas well. I have CameraZOOM Fx but it is lagging but that might be the ROMs fault. How is CZOOM Fx better? In what sense?
I am running NovaLauncher at the moment. Which makes it a little bit easier to flash and restore. But it stilla job to do with every switch of ROM. Isn't it?
welll samsung is gonna release the official JB in the "NEAR FUTURE":silly:
so im waiting for that to happen
hope its soon :fingers-crossed:
[Q] How would you rate the different JB ROMs for SGSIII?
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i would rate them as leaks. nothing more.
another 'waste of time' thread....
Today, at around 2 pm EST, LG US tweeted the following:
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Of course, coming soon could mean anything!
Yeah, but when for Verizon? I really hope soon is really soon, and not in a month or so. Hate it when they do the teaser stuff, I would rather have it be a dead drop one day rather than a teaser.
Just my thoughts.
Verizon has to, um, "test" all updates for at least 5 weeks, I think it was, before they can safely release one. To protect their network - which is the largest, most reliable 4gLTE network !
If anything upsets Verizon during testing, they send the update back to LG and restart the testing later.
Generally there will be a soak text preceding the actual release, so we'll most likely find out that lollipop is actually coming when we start getting a soak test. Rarely does an update not get released once it enters soak phase. They won't pish anything to a phone (even in a soak) without being reasonably sure it's ready for release
A lot of people from different countries that have the stock release of lollipop complain about battery drain from idle and just in general. If that's the case, want nothing to do with this update. Then again if it let's me take videos with my battery burning up and shutting off, then I may take the battery drain, lol!
Verizon needs an extra 4 weeks just to cripple the features they don't want you to have.
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Verizon needs an extra 4 weeks just to cripple the features they don't want you to have.
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The G3 is running pretty nice as it is, and I have become less impatient with the speed of verizon getting the G3 lolipop after seeing some of the early issues that cropped up in 5.0's so far. So for once I can wait for verizon to get us a mostly bug free upgrade this time hopefully.
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The G3 is running pretty nice as it is, and I have become less impatient with the speed of verizon getting the G3 lolipop after seeing some of the early issues that cropped up in 5.0's so far. So for once I can wait for verizon to get us a mostly bug free upgrade this time hopefully.
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Yeah, I agree. Really not in a hurry to lose my xposed modules that let me really customize the phone the way I want.
honestly, I'm not highly impressed with lollipop. I think it has a way to go before being truly an upgrade.
I'm holding out for MoonPie.........
Samsung Galaxy S5 got lollipop in the US today. Verizon is the first to release it too!
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Samsung Galaxy S5 got lollipop in the US today. Verizon is the first to release it too!
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It will be interesting to see how the performance is. Might have to start monitoring the S5 forums.
People on the S5 forums are saying that benchmarks are higher! I'm mainly interested in battery life with Project Volta and all.
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I'm holding out for MoonPie.........
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kit kat was poplular. m&m would be stupid not to co-market. I feel there is more flexibility with xposed. just saying.
and now LL 5.1.. Guess we will see that next year on the G5. I sure wish google could get a hold of these OS versions and quality control it like Apple does.
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and now LL 5.1.. Guess we will see that next year on the G5. I sure wish google could get a hold of these OS versions and quality control it like Apple does.
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Hope you are being sarcastic because iOS 8's release has been a disaster. They've done at least three or four post updates since the initial roll out due to numerous issues, including losing radio signal, etc.
It's to be expected when you release a major OS upgrade. Remember, this is going from the 4.x to the 5.x versions. 4.x to 5.x was a major change under the hood, including going from Dalvik to ART runtime. Quite a difference there.
However, it's worse that Apple has had so many issues, considering they control the hardware AND software. And even the iPhone 6's had issues with iOS 8.
Looks like Sprint will be tentatively pushing the lollipop update to the LG G3 on Feb. 16th. We will have to wait and see if Verizon is at the same time which they have been for the Galaxy S5.
Lollipop update for Sprint HTC One M8 set for Feb. 13, LG G3 on Feb. 16 | Android Central
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Hope you are being sarcastic because iOS 8's release has been a disaster. They've done at least three or four post updates since the initial roll out due to numerous issues, including losing radio signal, etc.
It's to be expected when you release a major OS upgrade. Remember, this is going from the 4.x to the 5.x versions. 4.x to 5.x was a major change under the hood, including going from Dalvik to ART runtime. Quite a difference there.
However, it's worse that Apple has had so many issues, considering they control the hardware AND software. And even the iPhone 6's had issues with iOS 8.
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I'm only referring to the consistency of how they update, not the stability of the updates. I just don't like the haphazard way the Android platform is updated to the end user, and how it is held hostage by the carriers whims..
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I'm only referring to the consistency of how they update, not the stability of the updates. I just don't like the haphazard way the Android platform is updated to the end user, and how it is held hostage by the carriers whims..
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Okay, that makes sense.
Not sure what can be done about the carriers whims. I'm sure Apple still has to work with them as well, but since it's across similar hardware, there probably isn't as much "apprehension" by the carries possibly? That or Apple knew how to "bully" the carriers into a contract that allows Apple to pretty much do as they please. LOL.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 got lollipop in the US today. Verizon is the first to release it too!
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Sorry for you, but my wife's Sprint S5 got lollipop a day before your's .:cyclops:
My SGP612, Z3 Tablet Compact from Japan(I think, via eBay) 32GB Wifi, has said that it's up to date via the "About Tablet" settings and the Sony software on Windows and Mac ever since I've had it. Never got the 5.0 Lollipop and now the 5.1 is being released and nothing. Is there something easy that I was supposed to do here or does anyone know any little tips or tricks for this? Thanks very much.
Up to date, 5.1 release is only for: Italy and Benelux regions, speaking of model 612.
But you can flash it manually as I did. Works perfectly, though my region is Central Europe.
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Was hoping to not do any rooting or ROMing but if it comes down to it I will. Principle is though I shouldn't have to, ya know?
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Was hoping to not do any rooting or ROMing but if it comes down to it I will. Principle is though I shouldn't have to, ya know?
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Agreed we shouldn't have to but things don't always work out that way.
It is great that we have options and contributors such as @sebarkh to step in with advice that I would never figure out on my own.
I am in the UK and likewise watching out for the update. If it fails to materialise OTA then I am reassured that there is a manual solution. But so far I am very impressed by what Sony is doing both in terms of hardware offerings and ongoing software support. Samsung needs to take heed.
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Up to date, 5.1 release is only for: Italy and Benelux regions, speaking of model 612.
But you can flash it manually as I did. Works perfectly, though my region is Central Europe.
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Oh derp. Should do more reading first, sorry! Thanks for the heads up!
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Agreed we shouldn't have to but things don't always work out that way.
It is great that we have options and contributors such as @sebarkh to step in with advice that I would never figure out on my own.
I am in the UK and likewise watching out for the update. If it fails to materialise OTA then I am reassured that there is a manual solution. But so far I am very impressed by what Sony is doing both in terms of hardware offerings and ongoing software support. Samsung needs to take heed.
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You're definitely right. I'll eventually stop being lazy and just do it myself for sure, just hoping I won't have to. I do really like what Sony is doing too. Hoping for a Z4/5 Ultra this year! Thanks for your help guys!
Luckily the 5.1 update came today for me over wifi, which was nice cause I didn't feel like using the desktop software. Looks great!
Just wondering if I am alone in waiting on the UK OTA update to 5.1.1?
If, for some reason, I have missed the boat then I shall follow sebarkh's advice and use XperiFirm. Otherwise I am happy to wait a while longer for Sony to get round to us.
Hi, I am now able to answer my own question. Yesterday Sony OTA upgraded my UK OS to v5.1.1
So I can defer rolling up my sleeves and getting my hands dirty and possibly voiding my warranty for a while. The need for Root is becoming quite pressing though.
Just stay on 4.4 because the 5.1.1 update sucks! There is no change regarding the throttling issue when brightness is above 50% or when you have automatic brightness activated so, the intermitent lag is stiil present.
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It solved all of the bugs that effected me though. :/
No throttling for me anymore on 5.1.1
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Nice...i sent a message to LG support (UAE) and they sent me this :
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LOL there is no Oreo for H870S...there is no official planing and news i tred contact with LGE 4 times and all same answers !!!
Plz do contact with LG
plz do spam in instagram page with Oreo
Maybe this change thier idea...
Here is like of my their answer to me :
https://ufile.io/6dllz
Link is for 30 days
What the hell is it with people turning into complete morons because an update is not coming instantly?
Is your Nougat not working? Are there thousands of bugs that require an instant oreo update?
And yes, I am SURE the marketing intern having to read all the "OMG OREO PLZ OR IMA CUT YOU" spam will walk right up to the CEO of LG and tell him "Listen here, buddy.. these people want Oreo, we better get Luis from development to sh*t out a ROM by tomorrow morning".
What's the hell........this will be my first and last LG phone....i was a Sony Lover for the past 12 years..........in terms of update Sony is the best.
give it to me
Same situation as mine, was Sonyboy since 2005, and G6 first and the last non-Sony phone, and we were unpleased with Sony's update speed!
The same for me, Sony since 2011 and Xperia X8. Now G6. Sony was almost always disappointing in terms of update policy and G6 was not so bad when it had 7.0... still hoping for LG to slightly speed up the update process for their phones and keeping my fingers crossed
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Same situation as mine, was Sonyboy since 2005, and G6 first and the last non-Sony phone, and we were unpleased with Sony's update speed!
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What's the hell........this will be my first and last LG phone....i was a Sony Lover for the past 12 years..........in terms of update Sony is the best.
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The same for me, Sony since 2011 and Xperia X8. Now G6. Sony was almost always disappointing in terms of update policy and G6 was not so bad when it had 7.0... still hoping for LG to slightly speed up the update process for their phones and keeping my fingers crossed
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i had a Xperia SP that was amazing phone best phone i had easy for flash stock and custom roms 2 years updates included minors updates but my big mistake was turning to LG phones very low updates and low customers support...they just want to sell only in all way
I just received the ore update for my LG G6 H870S.
This Forum is transforming into Bobs and Vegena Trash Talk.
These are clearly very emotional reactions.
Few people hold onto a phone these days for more than 2-3 years anyway.
Therefore updates are simply unimportant in the overall usefulness of the phone
Even the security updates in that time span don't make much of a practical difference.
Updates are mostly hype, mostly cosmetic changes, with minor feature updates and under the hood changes that don't really impact people day to day
Mainly they are needed to take advantage of new hardware on the latest models.
When you buy any other electronic device, like a refrigerator or TV, do you expect "updates" for your device?
Do we scream to Westinghouse, "why aren't you sending me new and updated shelves and motors for my fridge every year?"
Time to take a breath, a little perspective
If the phone works well and you can use all the harware features, that would seem to be enough....
Hello Everyone!
I have a a Tab S6 currently on Android 9 (stock) that unfortunately still won't get Android updates. I know Pie went out more than 3 years ago and I'd like to at least get on Android 10. But since I got this last December, I've been checking for new updates every week and I'm always told that my software is up to date.
Would you guys happen to know why that is the case?
Thank you very much in advance!
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I have two Note 10+'s, both stock with their original firmware, one's running on Pie, the other 10. Pie has better functionality and usability.
Security is simply not an issue unless you do stupid things*.
Leave it on Pie and be happy... you can upgrade at any time, no rush.
*if you use wifi (which I never do) that is a known vulnerability in Pie. Android 10 is more hardened for those attacks. It's more a public unsecure wifi issue which you should never use anyway.
If you use wifi or bluetooth in high population density areas you should research those vulnerabilities and then decide.
I'm ready to reload at anytime and my critical data is redundantly backed up... so I just don't care. My current load on my Pie variant will be 2 yo in June, still fast, stable with minimal maintenance. What's not to like?
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I have two Note 10+'s, both stock with their original firmware, one's running on Pie, the other 10. Pie has better functionality and usability.
Security is simply not an issue unless you do stupid things*.
Leave it on Pie and be happy... you can upgrade at any time, no rush.
*if you use wifi (which I never do) that is a known vulnerability in Pie. Android 10 is more hardened for those attacks. It's more a public unsecure wifi issue which you should never use anyway.
If you use wifi or bluetooth in high population density areas you should research those vulnerabilities and then decide.
I'm ready to reload at anytime and my critical data is redundantly backed up... so I just don't care. My current load on my Pie variant will be 2 yo in June, still fast, stable with minimal maintenance. What's not to like?
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Thank you very much for your input. I would definitely consider leaving it on Pie.
Cheers!
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Thank you very much for your input. I would definitely consider leaving it on Pie.
Cheers!
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You're welcome.
I really like Pie. Having 2 near identical N10+'s allows me to compare both OS versions side by side. Android 10 has dozens of new small Samsung system apps to maintain the UI's functionality and appearance. Both versions look nearly identical but Pie is easier to navigate the settings. There's no cpu cycle sucking scoped storage with Pie, it seems largely inactive in 10.
That changes with 11 and 12 is completely fubar.
Install Karma Firewall. A VPN based freeware app the uses almost no battery and will help secure your device and let you what accessing the internet. It's valuable logging feature is fully functional in Pie, but not Android 10.
It's on Playstore too.
Use this DNS setting to globally block ads and some blacklisted sites.