I was thinking of giving LG another shot, and picking up this phone. I am surprised that there is still no development for yet. I'm not to sure that I want to pick this up anymore if it is locked down and still has no one working on a solution.
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Which variant you gonna look at? The ATT had a unlocked bootloader and a AOSP Rom for it. (Not officially out yet). There are pictures in the clockwork recovery thread
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Which variant you gonna look at? The ATT had a unlocked bootloader and a AOSP Rom for it. (Not officially out yet). There are pictures in the clockwork recovery thread
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Wait what? Unlocked bootloader for AT&T version is available? Sorry, been out of the loop, this new excites me!
There has been significant progress on both the ATT and Sprint models, check the development threads in each of those respective sub-forums. Hopefully some of that will spill over into the international section here as well.
Not available. Not yet. But you can actually follow the development of it. And something might be happening tonight in the next 3-4 hours.
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There is a lot of progress being made for the AT&T and Sprint variants but I asked on IRC a couple days ago if they would also be applicable to the international (the ones we got in Canada) versions and the answer isn't clear yet. Hopefully that is the case!
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There is a lot of progress being made for the AT&T and Sprint variants but I asked on IRC a couple days ago if they would also be applicable to the international (the ones we got in Canada) versions and the answer isn't clear yet. Hopefully that is the case!
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Yeah I'm in Canada so I'm looking at the Rogers version. Hopefully the progress in the AT&T progress well help us out.
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^^according to the team leader working on the Optimus G (thecubed), after they smooth everything out on the ATT and Sprint models, Canadian variants and Korean variants are next (in that order).
Its out prjoect freegee. Ill be unlocked soon
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Its out prjoect freegee. Ill be unlocked soon
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Yeah just finished reading the thread. Awesome! I'm going to hold out until the Rogers variant gets unlocked. Hopefully there will be a price drop too. Not that it is currently expensive. Looking forward to getting this phone for sure. I love my GNex, but the new nexus 4 just didn't tick my boxes the right way.
**Update**
I couldn't wait. I just ordered it Plus I got them to get it to me for $49 after a $50 MIR. Sounds like a fair price to me.
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Yeah just finished reading the thread. Awesome! I'm going to hold out until the Rogers variant gets unlocked. Hopefully there will be a price drop too. Not that it is currently expensive. Looking forward to getting this phone for sure. I love my GNex, but the new nexus 4 just didn't tick my boxes the right way.
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I couldn't wait. I just ordered it Plus I got them to get it to me for $49 after a $50 MIR. Sounds like a fair price to me.
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I was in the same boat. Though it looks more and more like there's just att and sprint development. Nothing at all for canadian version. And who knows if there will be any development. Ah well there's always a place to sell my phone and get an N4 if I get tired of it. Lol.
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I am in the same boat (living in Canada), I want this phone too and the N4 didnt really do it for me besides the timely updates and being the first to get them. With the Optimus G being practically the same phone as the N4 I am very tempted to get this but without development for it, it is pretty much the only thing keeping me back from getting it.
I got the telus variant, and god this thing is blazing fast!
And, the bloatware from telus is realy kept to a minimum, only one link to download the app that recommends some apps. So, if you don't want any, you don't have any!
The interface is pretty much like the Samsung's one, but better. The additions of nice features like the menu on the drop down menu, the apps on the lock screen, things like that are pretty usefull. And, they put a backup utilities it there, nice touch!
the unlocked bootloader will bring most likely more fun and more open roms, but as of now, the stock rom is pretty good!
I am remaining hopeful that the development for this phone will come. The developer, or one of them, "thecubed" who put together the "FreeGee" exploit to unlock the bootloader has stated in his thread that the Canadian, and Korean variants will be next to get the treatment. In that order as well. Just a matter of time I think.
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I am remaining hopeful that the development for this phone will come. The developer, or one of them, "thecubed" who put together the "FreeGee" exploit to unlock the bootloader has stated in his thread that the Canadian, and Korean variants will be next to get the treatment. In that order as well. Just a matter of time I think.
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He said Rogers, Telus.. and so on in that order are next.
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I got the telus variant, and god this thing is blazing fast!
And, the bloatware from telus is realy kept to a minimum, only one link to download the app that recommends some apps. So, if you don't want any, you don't have any!
The interface is pretty much like the Samsung's one, but better. The additions of nice features like the menu on the drop down menu, the apps on the lock screen, things like that are pretty usefull. And, they put a backup utilities it there, nice touch!
the unlocked bootloader will bring most likely more fun and more open roms, but as of now, the stock rom is pretty good!
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If you have the Telus version can you please check the ATT forum and thread about the bootloader unlock, they want someone to dump the Canadian ROM and send it to them so they can work on the unlock... instructions are in the thread and on IRC.
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If you have the Telus version can you please check the ATT forum and thread about the bootloader unlock, they want someone to dump the Canadian ROM and send it to them so they can work on the unlock... instructions are in the thread and on IRC.
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If they need a system dump for the Rogers variant i can figure it out. was on IRC for the first time today. didnt see anything on there?? unusual format compared to traditional forum. ill take another look and pose the question. im no dev, but im willing to do what i can to help.
Rogers is done
Yeah just saw that. So happy I knew I made a great choice with this phone. Can't wait to get rolling with new Rom's. Patiently waiting.
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If you have the Telus version can you please check the ATT forum and thread about the bootloader unlock, they want someone to dump the Canadian ROM and send it to them so they can work on the unlock... instructions are in the thread and on IRC.
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Well, from my "diagonal read" on the AT&T forum, it seems they already have the dump.
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this poll regards DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT ONLY.
I would like to know whether you feel happy or not with the development support your device got. (compare it to the international gs2 deving, or the att gs2 if that helps to make things easier) Do not read this poll as something that intends to start a flaming war. I am little bit confused which version of the gs3 to keep for myself and since I have not followed what was going on with the tmobile gs2 and the intl gs2 dev forums, I decided to make this thread asking your sincere (hopefully) opinions again vote on the basis of dev support only!
great trolling poll. voted :good:
love the loaded phrasing in the options.
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great trolling poll. voted :good:
love the loaded phrasing in the options.
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Why is that? What didnt u like?
Why do you want to know? Is this a scientific experiment?
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Why do you want to know? Is this a scientific experiment?
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I edited the op. that should answer your question. and no lol I am not a scientist
It's up for debate. GS3 hardware is supposed to be standard across all carriers. You shouldn't have a problem. Imo if you want the best value and best data speeds go with tmobile.
I'm unsure what the specs for the international is but I believe they're all the same.
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It's up for debate. GS3 hardware is supposed to be standard across all carriers. You shouldn't have a problem. Imo if you want the best value and best data speeds go with tmobile.
I'm unsure what the specs for the international is but I believe they're all the same.
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sorry for the confusion. maybe I did not explain myself right. I want an opinion about the dev support only. the specs are something the users know before buying the device. the dev support is something they find out later on once they have bought the device lol and sometimes they are happy but other times they are not. from what I can see you guys had some great devs!
Very happy. We have several great devs, TDJ, and Whitehawkx to name a few. Plus some great themers, foreverloco, and pheonix!! No gripes here!!
I was completely let down by the misleading topic.
I'd go with pretty dang happy I guess...
Happy just wish there was a more stable aosp aokp rom getting tired of touchwiz
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sorry for the confusion. maybe I did not explain myself right. I want an opinion about the dev support only. the specs are something the users know before buying the device. the dev support is something they find out later on once they have bought the device lol and sometimes they are happy but other times they are not. from what I can see you guys had some great devs!
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The problem is you cant predict that for the GS3 since they are standard across carriers but international is still international. The s2 support isnt comparable because its a totally different fragmentation situation
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The problem is you cant predict that for the GS3 since they are standard across carriers but international is still international. The s2 support isnt comparable because its a totally different fragmentation situation
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Unfortunately they are not standard. And yeah intl will always get the best development but nevertheless at the end all you need is 5 good roms. Intl got 20 roms or more but users know that half of them are just a minor modified version of the stock rom.
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Unfortunately they are not standard. And yeah intl will always get the best development but nevertheless at the end all you need is 5 good roms. Intl got 20 roms or more but users know that half of them are just a minor modified version of the stock rom.
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They are closer than the s2. Its a personal choice, it seems you already know intl-> more devs. Carrier -> more compatible with your network. Nobody can decide for you what to value more.
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They are closer than the s2. Its a personal choice, it seems you already know intl-> more devs. Carrier -> more compatible with your network. Nobody can decide for you what to value more.
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+1 word for word. Anyways I think they're close enough to share development with minor porting. Plus I keep track of t989 development not intl because that's what I have to answer your question I am happy, even if there were a couple devs it'd make me smile. Appreciate all their work
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It's free so take what I can get
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Unhappy? Learn to do it. That's what I did back in my Samsung transform days.
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I'm happy because this stuff is free. If you are not happy, do it yourself or stfu
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With milestone 6 I couldn't be happier.
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...Nexus 4
The Optimus G looks awesome but I am on the fence on buying this because of LG's track record of updating their devices and lock bootloaders. But since the Optimus G is what the Nexus 4 is based off of, will development be a lot smoother than Lg's other phones? I am coming from the Epic 4G and they had some great development over there because of the close resemblance to the Nexus S. I am hoping this will be the case for the Optimus G.
What are your thoughts?
If we can get around the bootloader I think it will be. Assuming we can and I get it, I'll do some development. (I did some over at sdx for awhile).
I contacted lg about that and this was their response
No, at this time the bootloader is locked and there are no plans for the release of a developer edition.
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"At this time"...maybe they'll rethink it. :/
I've been wondering the same thing. My EVO 4G is long past its prime and I'm trying to decide between the Optimus G and the GS3, since the Nexus 4 isn't getting CDMA anytime soon.
The GS3 already has a great development community, but the LGOG has much more potential if the bootloader gets unlocked.
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If we can get around the bootloader I think it will be. Assuming we can and I get it, I'll do some development. (I did some over at sdx for awhile).
I contacted lg about that and this was their response
"At this time"...maybe they'll rethink it. :/
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*sigh* I really hope we can get the bootloader unlock. I think LG purposely responded like that to sway you into buying it. They want sales afterall and will most likely imply that they will unlock it when they won't.
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I've been wondering the same thing. My EVO 4G is long past its prime and I'm trying to decide between the Optimus G and the GS3, since the Nexus 4 isn't getting CDMA anytime soon.
The GS3 already has a great development community, but the LGOG has much more potential if the bootloader gets unlocked.
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Exactly, I was about to get the GS3 for the development on it. But if we can just get the bootloader unlock, the LGOG can be just as great.
Android central said they got root on the sprint version already
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Android central said they got root on the sprint version already
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Root is not the problem we want AOSP on thus LG beast!
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The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress at #lg-optimus-g
Thanks to sextape and thecubed
xboxfanj said:
The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress at #lg-optimus-g
Thanks to sextape and thecubed
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You guys are amazing
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xboxfanj said:
The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress at #lg-optimus-g
Thanks to sextape and thecubed
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Sorry, I was not able to find the twitter page for the #lg-optimus-g. Is it possible for a direct link or other form for the information (facebook,XDA page,ect...)
Thank you in advance
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Sorry, I was not able to find the twitter page for the #lg-optimus-g. Is it possible for a direct link or other form for the information (facebook,XDA page,ect...)
Thank you in advance
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My bad. Its at freenode irc. To get there, use webchat.freenode.net or irc.freenode.net if you have an irc client.
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Are there any news about that? I would really like to buy the Optimus G, especially after what happened with the Nexus 4...
But I definitely can't take another Optimus Speed like update oddysey. 1 month after the official Google update is out should be the maximum time, until Cyanogenmod or AOSP is running on the Optimus G.
The next question would be: If I order it from the US, which model will work in Germany?
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Are there any news about that? I would really like to buy the Optimus G, especially after what happened with the Nexus 4...
But I definitely can't take another Optimus Speed like update oddysey. 1 month after the official Google update is out should be the maximum time, until Cyanogenmod or AOSP is running on the Optimus G.
The next question would be: If I order it from the US, which model will work in Germany?
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At&ts will. And don't worry so much about the bootloader
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The bootloader will get unlocked, I'm pretty sure about that.
I'm more concerned with the updates, because always waiting for LG to upload the source won't work for me, as we all know how long that can take... Or is this no concern with the Snapdragon and the fact that the G is pretty close to the Nexus 4?
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The bootloader will get unlocked, I'm pretty sure about that.
I'm more concerned with the updates, because always waiting for LG to upload the source won't work for me, as we all know how long that can take... Or is this no concern with the Snapdragon and the fact that the G is pretty close to the Nexus 4?
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At&ts will. And don't worry so much about the bootloader
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Stop teasing us!!!!! Cant you give us an update on the progress?
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The bootloader will get unlocked, I'm pretty sure about that.
I'm more concerned with the updates, because always waiting for LG to upload the source won't work for me, as we all know how long that can take... Or is this no concern with the Snapdragon and the fact that the G is pretty close to the Nexus 4?
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I'm pretty sure we can use the same source of the Nexus 4, beside the camera and LTE, our hardware is basically the same. Like I said, the only real problem will be getting LTE and camera working on custom roms.
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Stop teasing us!!!!! Cant you give us an update on the progress?
I'm pretty sure we can use the same source of the Nexus 4, beside the camera and LTE, our hardware is basically the same. Like I said, the only real problem will be getting LTE and camera working on custom roms.
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If I'm not mistaken, LTE is already embedded into the code for AOSP roms like Cyanogenmod and AOKP, so there won't be a total, ground-up code write like there was for WiMax drivers. I could easily be wrong about this, but from following the AOSP progress on my own device and on the SGS3, LTE progress has seemed to go a LOT faster than WiMax ever did. Then again, it could be because maintainers could use code build from other devices (i.e. ATT One X, VZ/ATT SGS3) and it'd fairly easily transfer, since the radios utilized were the same.
http://www.lg.com/global/support/opensource/opensource.jsp
Category is "Mobile Phones" and search for "LS970"
Oddly there are two different versions. Even more oddly, searching for "970" (the generic number for the Optimus G) the Sprint version is the only one available, even though the International and AT&T versions have already been released.
I don't suppose this will help much in getting the bootloader unlocked but good to have at least. Will be useful if we do. No one is worse than HTC about releasing source.
The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress in #lg-optimus-g at freenode
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The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress in #lg-optimus-g at freenode
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Holy crap really? That is amazing, I thought it would take months.
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Holy crap really? That is amazing, I thought it would take months.
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Most devices don't get the resources that sextape gave us, so they rely on guesswork primarily. We are very lucky to have thecubed also who is doing all of the actual unlocking and has experience with lg devices and bootloaders.
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The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress in #lg-optimus-g at freenode
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this is fantastic news! :good:
And I grabbed the kernel source before I saw this and I will build if someone can pull the ramdisk. I need all the init and ueventd files and everything in sbin.
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And I grabbed the kernel source before I saw this and I will build if someone can pull the ramdisk. I need all the init and ueventd files and everything in sbin.
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I have my G pre-ordered on Sprint so if you still need those I'll be happy to do what I can as soon as I get the phone. I'm not super smart with this stuff but I can follow directions on adb
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ncfastls1 said:
I have my G pre-ordered on Sprint so if you still need those I'll be happy to do what I can as soon as I get the phone. I'm not super smart with this stuff but I can follow directions on adb
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You can pull in root explorer and that may be easier.
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Hey, i want to ask something, is that possibilty to get "an unlocked bootloader" is just for spirint,at&t or something related to carrier? I'm living in turkey and probably i will be able to get international one but i don't want to live with lg updates forever, so could you guys give me an idea?
Sorry for my awful english and ignorance...
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Hey, i want to ask something, is that possibilty to get "an unlocked bootloader" is just for spirint,at&t or something related to carrier? I'm living in turkey and probably i will be able to get international one but i don't want to live with lg updates forever, so could you guys give me an idea?
Sorry for my awful english and ignorance...
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I'm assuming that if one gets unlocked, then the process for unlocking the other variants will be fairly the same if not the exact same. So if one gets unlocked, then they should all be able to be unlocked, assuming that all of the variants are locked down the same. Someone please correct me if I'm mistaken.
Awesome. I really wanted a Nexus 4 but I guess I'll settle for it's step brother.
Can't wait for boot loader unlock. I want my own franken nexus
ackNalej said:
Awesome. I really wanted a Nexus 4 but I guess I'll settle for it's step brother.
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* Big Brother..
xboxfanj said:
The bootloader is almost unlocked. Follow progress in #lg-optimus-g at freenode
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Great news- about to pre-order, think a non-removable battery is a deal breaker? Invariably seems I need to pull the battery at some point.
gregajones said:
Great news- about to pre-order, think a non-removable battery is a deal breaker? Invariably seems I need to pull the battery at some point.
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I don't think it's a problem. I have a Nexus 7 with a sealed battery and I've never had to worry about it. Any times that it completely locked up (including while in fastboot), I can hard reset it by holding all the buttons down for a while.
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I don't think it's a problem. I have a Nexus 7 with a sealed battery and I've never had to worry about it. Any times that it completely locked up (including while in fastboot), I can hard reset it by holding all the buttons down for a while.
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Thanks, never had a phone with a fixed battery- don't need an expensive-- but good looking-- paperweight.
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I don't think it's a problem. I have a Nexus 7 with a sealed battery and I've never had to worry about it. Any times that it completely locked up (including while in fastboot), I can hard reset it by holding all the buttons down for a while.
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Agreed. Same for my galaxy tab 10.1. You'd think it'd be an issue, but there are other ways to enhance the juice pack and other ways to force reboots.
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Go devs!
Yay!
Am seriously considering this for my next phone. Does anyone know if any devs will soon be supporting this device? I'm not one to have blind faith.
TSF14 said:
Am seriously considering this for my next phone. Does anyone know if any devs will soon be supporting this device? I'm not one to have blind faith.
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I doubt it. If you want roms, you should look at the HTC one, gs4 or note 2. This phone isn't popular enough probably because it launched so close to the other big ones and is only available on att.
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I doubt it. If you want roms, you should look at the HTC one, gs4 or note 2. This phone isn't popular enough probably because it launched so close to the other big ones and is only available on att.
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Thank you. Even though that's not the answer I wanted.
Devs are already working on this phone. It's only a matter of time...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283344
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Devs are already working on this phone. It's only a matter of time...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283344
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I dunno. @thecubed doesn't own this phone and @designgears mentioned that he bought it because of the locked bootloader, implying be didn't want to flash stuff. Then again, he essentially let cubed brick his phone so apparently his addiction still had him in a strangle hold.
It will happen, but how long and when it does how many roms will we see.
I'm mainly looking for the ability to restore my phone if I bootloop which I already have.
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Devs are already working on this phone. It's only a matter of time...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283344
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Lets hope for the best as this phone has a great potential. I love it and feels its a solid upgrade to the Note II as i was not happy with the S4. Pls keep us posted
I'm surprised we don't have any people asking (cough whinning) that the dev's don't have a "L" release ready for them yet, or begging for ETA's.
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I'm surprised we don't have any people asking (cough whinning) that the dev's don't have a "L" release ready for them yet, or begging for ETA's.
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Easy answer, Android "L" has not been released to the masses at all..
I think your refering to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat which should be released any day now.
Likely and wishfully they will give us 4.4.4 instead.. But "L" Has not been even announced yet
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Easy answer, Android "L" has not been released to the masses at all..
I think your refering to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat which should be released any day now.
Likely and wishfully they will give us 4.4.4 instead.. But "L" Has not been even announced yet
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I'm pretty sure that the op was just being sarcastic...
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I'm pretty sure that the op was just being sarcastic...
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Yup. lol.
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Easy answer, Android "L" has not been released to the masses at all..
I think your refering to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat which should be released any day now.
Likely and wishfully they will give us 4.4.4 instead.. But "L" Has not been even announced yet
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Why wishfully do they you want 4.4.4 so bad over 4.4.2? It's a few minor security updates, nothing functionally different from 4.4.2
And "L" has been announced. I was being sarcastic being usually with an announcement like this, people start up already asking when will my device get it.
Pretty sure Towelroot wont work as of 4.4.4. Maybe even 4.4.3. Not sure on that one though.
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Pretty sure Towelroot wont work as of 4.4.4. Maybe even 4.4.3. Not sure on that one though.
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I read somewhere, I think it was in the S5 Forums, if I find it.. I'll post it..
but it read somewhere that the Towelroot was NOT affected by the update..
Can't quote, but I think I saw it on a XDA Youtube Video..
EDIT: and at the time you mentioned when will "L" be announced..
At that current time, Google said they would make their "official" announcement the following day..
EDIT2: Here is all the info needed on Towelroot: http://lifehacker.com/towelroot-roots-android-kitkat-devices-in-one-tap-no-p-1592226618
I have a feeling that our beloved S3 won't be able to handle the L. I know it's only a dev preview but even the Nexus 5 lagged quite a bit.
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I had read that the exploit used by towelroot has been patched on all kernels dated after June 6.
I am ready for the 4.3 or 4.4 already..if Canada can get it....what about us ( no pun intended)
chargedbird said:
I am ready for the 4.3 or 4.4 already..if Canada can get it....what about us ( no pun intended)
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Whoa re you with? Wind has has had 4.4.2 for a week.
DocHoliday77 said:
I had read that the exploit used by towelroot has been patched on all kernels dated after June 6.
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I'm late but that's not the case. Nexus 5 at least had an update to a kernel past June 6th to 4.4.4 and the exploit is still unpatched. Some devices may have it merged or not but rest assured this will be patched by July's end. This will certainly not work on L when you guys get pushed AOSP to state the obvious. Here's to hoping you guys don't get an official update that breaks root.
Seeing a stupid comment on Google Play about an app you love and marking it as "spam". You've done it too.
I doubt we will get an update like that, though I won't discount the possibility. If what ive heard is correct (and I have no reason to believe its not), Samsung sent T-Mobile the final build for our updates weeks ago. Just for whatever reason they seem to just be sitting on it. Its not like T-Mobile to do something like that, but considering we were usually the first or second to get updates on the S3, and just about every other variant has been updated, I dont see any other viable explanation.
In the AT&T forums, a couple of the Canadian carriers (Rogers and Fido I think) got another kk update from NE6 to NF2 a couple days ago. Those who updated are reporting Towelroot and Framaroot no longer work.
Not that it matters too much for us here though. Our bootloaders are not locked so we can still root by several other methods if need be. I feel bad for Verizon and AT&T S5 owners though....they may have to start yet another massive bounty thread!
DocHoliday77 said:
I doubt we will get an update like that, though I won't discount the possibility. If what ive heard is correct (and I have no reason to believe its not), Samsung sent T-Mobile the final build for our updates weeks ago. Just for whatever reason they seem to just be sitting on it. Its not like T-Mobile to do something like that, but considering we were usually the first or second to get updates on the S3, and just about every other variant has been updated, I dont see any other viable explanation.
In the AT&T forums, a couple of the Canadian carriers (Rogers and Fido I think) got another kk update from NE6 to NF2 a couple days ago. Those who updated are reporting Towelroot and Framaroot no longer work.
Not that it matters too much for us here though. Our bootloaders are not locked so we can still root by several other methods if need be. I feel bad for Verizon and AT&T S5 owners though....they may have to start yet another massive bounty thread!
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Haha geohot is known for making every tech company look like morons. I'd give it a week before he does it again.
Seeing a stupid comment on Google Play about an app you love and marking it as "spam". You've done it too.
Really? This pos hasn't even gotten KK and you want L? That's still in development mind you
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joe3681 said:
Really? This pos hasn't even gotten KK and you want L? That's still in development mind you
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If you're referring to the OP, it was sarcasm.
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joe3681 said:
Really? This pos hasn't even gotten KK and you want L? That's still in development mind you
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*sigh*
The S3 probably won't be able to handle Android L anyways considering the Nexus 5 becomes laggy with it.
I couldn't delete the post so I changed it to something thread relevant.
daggorlad said:
I can tell by your profile pic that you are a very classy person.
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I can tell by your backhanded keyboard insults you're a douche.
That the type of reply you wanted to your unsubstantiated opinion that nobody cares about?
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I'll delete my post tomorrow. I'd rather not argue on here. I just can't delete from my phone.