After testing all the versions of Andriod 4, I have to say that I'm not impressed with the direction that Android is going. Still way too many problems and I'm sick of the color cyan. I think Gingerbread is going to be "Windows XP" for Google. Ten years later people are still using Windows XP because it's a good OS, Gingerbread is a good version of Android. I'll continue to use it until I'm forced to upgrade.
So after many hours of searching, finally manage to rebuild a AT&T stock Gingerbread 2.3.5 LG-P930-V10f-Oct-31-2011 rom. After I got it up and running, I made a TWRP backup before adding and deleting apps and sign-in to google account. So if anyone wants a copy of this backup, I'll post it on my 4Shared account. I'm going to make another backup with all the stock AT&T apps uninstalled. The apps that won't uninstall but are still considered bloatware and the LG Update app will be blocked from loading. I'll post a link after it's uploaded.
We have this.. Ho!No! Made a backup of all stock roms quite some time ago.
As for GB, I'd have to say that at least upgrading to stock ICS is my recommendation as many apps require 4.0+ and in my opinion, many bugs were fixed and some really important features added from GB to ICS (not to mention ICS to JB).
Just a suggestion.
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I remember running CM9 without any issues. I still sometimes consider going back to it for its stability and battery life. Some ICS ROMs can work just fine. Its a matter of finding one that works and that you like.
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I can't imagine myself using GB. Not in this age anymore.
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CM10.1 RC4
Ok well, I won't bother than.
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Ok well, I won't bother than.
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No no.. Mirrors are great don't get me wrong. Just my two cents.
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Scotsman What is the format of your image file (not your TWRP backup). Is it .IMG, .KDZ or .TOT?
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I used .img files from "[Guide] Unbricking Solution for LG Nitro HD (P930)" and ADB to flash the .img files into my phone after a complete wipe. I wanted to have a TWRP backup for people to use instead of having to go through the entire unbrick process. All they'll have to do is put the backup file into their TWRP backup folder. I've done all the work of getting rid of the AT&T stuff and disabled the LG auto update. This is a debloated pure stock backup. I really like my phone now. Was having too many problems from CyanogenMod. I used to be a must have "bleeding edge Android" guy, but now I just want my phone to work without having to reboot it twice a day.
I'll upload the file after the 8th and the forum mod can add it to the repository list.
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I used .img files from "[Guide] Unbricking Solution for LG Nitro HD (P930)" and ADB to flash the .img files into my phone after a complete wipe. I wanted to have a TWRP backup for people to use instead of having to go through the entire unbrick process. All they'll have to do is put the backup file into their TWRP backup folder. I've done all the work of getting rid of the AT&T stuff and disabled the LG auto update. This is a debloated pure stock backup. I really like my phone now. Was having too many problems from CyanogenMod. I used to be a must have "bleeding edge Android" guy, but now I just want my phone to work without having to reboot it twice a day.
I'll upload the file after the 8th and the forum mod can add it to the repository list.
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The sole purpose of the unbricking guide IS to install recovery since LG's kdz installer technically unbricks your phone. So IMO it defeats the purpose of your TWRP unless you want an alternative to doing a factory reset. One question: Have you installed one of the stock versions of ICS and did you also have stability issues? If you did you probably have one of the early p930's that had hardware problems. If that's the case you are better off with Gingerbread.
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One question: Have you installed one of the stock versions of ICS and did you also have stability issues? If you did you probably have one of the early p930's that had hardware problems. If that's the case you are better off with Gingerbread.
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No, that's the point. I don't like Android 4.x.x The problems were lousy cpu and ram management. After reboot my phone would be fast and responsive. But after a few hours, the lag was terrible. Even after shutting down apps that auto launch the lag was still bad.
Now that I have Gingerbread back on it with all AT&T bloadware and some LG stuff deleted, my phone is not lagging and I've had it on for 3 days straight, no reboots.
I didn't come on here to banter about which version of Android is better. I just wanted to help those who are looking to go back to stock Gingerbread without a large hassle to do so. All people will have to do is put the backup file into their TWRP backup folder, do a phone wipe, then use my backup to go back to stock. Easy peasy!
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No, that's the point. I don't like Android 4.x.x The problems were lousy cpu and ram management. After reboot my phone would be fast and responsive. But after a few hours, the lag was terrible. Even after shutting down apps that auto launch the lag was still bad.
Now that I have Gingerbread back on it with all AT&T bloadware and some LG stuff deleted, my phone is not lagging and I've had it on for 3 days straight, no reboots.
I didn't come on here to banter about which version of Android is better. I just wanted to help those who are looking to go back to stock Gingerbread without a large hassle to do so. All people will have to do is put the backup file into their TWRP backup folder, do a phone wipe, then use my backup to go back to stock. Easy peasy!
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I personally have found that GB is slow especially with screen transitions and horrible battery life. As far as ICS and lag I have fixed that try out NitroTNT v2. Great battery life and lag free as long as you don't use a ram manager. It has the bloat removed and I get over 12 hours use with over 2 hours of screen time and 2 hours+ of phone use. Try it and let me know what you think.
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This is a really good version of Gingerbread, it's working very well for me.
You're not reading my posts. I don't like Android 4 in any version. I'll wait for Android 5 and hope major improvements have been made. By then this Nitro will ready for the recycle bin.
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This is a really good version of Gingerbread, it's working very well for me.
You're not reading my posts. I don't like Android 4 in any version. I'll wait for Android 5 and hope major improvements have been made. By then this Nitro will ready for the recycle bin.
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OK its your phone I was just saying I fixed what you stated you didn't like about android 4. If you are interested in having the latest version of GB there is a v10i that was released in January of this year by LG for the p936 that works perfectly for our nitro. This is what I use as my unbricking platform. Just let me know and I will see about getting it to you.
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So I've been relatively happy with my rooted (but not unlocked) OG running V8 and see no need to upgrade to V9 right now. When JB is released, that will be a different story but for now, I don't have the time to do all the proper research on how to unlock (I understand though that its relatively simple with FreeGee), download a stock rooted V9, install, then reload all my apps and settings (only to do it all again in another month or two when JB is hopefully released). Yes, I know that I can simply do a Titanium Backup and restore from that but I always like to do clean installs of all my apps and settings after a ROM upgrade. It just makes for a more stable phone in the long run has been my experience. And so it feels like V9 has been nagging me every 10 seconds to update but due to the fact that I would lose root and the ability to unlock, I did not want to tell it ok to update. So I tried the method that I have used to prevent my Nexus 7 from also nagging me to update and after 24 hours, it seems to have also worked on the OG. The steps are below and of course, you do this at your own risk as I will not be responsible if it has unintended consequences for your phone.
- Install Autostarts app from Google Play (this is a pay app and there may be other free apps that do the same thing but this is what I used)
- Go to "After Startup" (it may take a minute or two to load everything and you may get a message that the app is not responding. Just tell the popup dialog to continue waiting.)
- Scroll down until you see "Google Services Framework"
- There should be several of them. For me it was the third one. Tap it and read the bottom of the popup to find out. It will say "Receiver com.google.android.gsf.update.SystemUpdateService. .."..
- Disable it, exit out of the app, and reboot.
Its been 24 hours and so far, no more V9 update notifications from Sprint. Of course, if you ever want to update your phone via the standard OTA method, you will need to re-enable the service you disabled above. Hope this helps.
Seems to work for me also, although it's only been an hour or so..I was getting really tired of that notification every time I turned the thing on.
will try this but with a diff app.. currently using "Autorun Manager" and no Google service framework found
Update:
I used Autostart manager (free) for anyone doesn't want to pay $1.50.. I found the serviceupdate and disabled it.will let you know how it is after a day.
this can aslo be done with any root browser / explorer and for free
all you need to do is find the bulid.prop and open in text edidtor and change all zv8 to zv9 save changes and re-boot done deal no more update. Of course every time you flash a rom you will need to redo this until zv9 is hacked and able to flashed as a new firmware from source.
This was tought to me by Adrielvelazquez while using his lifeless rom based off zv9
Nice easy fix. Used Free AutoRun Manager. Thanks for the tip.
Does not work for me.
I used the AutoRun Manager and unchecked the file, rebooted, but the notification still appears.
(on Sprint)
mesacarvin said:
Does not work for me.
I used the AutoRun Manager and unchecked the file, rebooted, but the notification still appears.
(on Sprint)
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All I can tell you is that it will definitely work with the pay Autostarts app I referenced in the first post. I cannot vouch for the one that you tried.
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All I can tell you is that it will definitely work with the pay Autostarts app I referenced in the first post. I cannot vouch for the one that you tried.
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It's been 24 hours and still no upgrade reminder. I used the autostarts from the original post. Thanks Marty.
Jeff
BigRitz said:
this can aslo be done with any root browser / explorer and for free
all you need to do is find the bulid.prop and open in text edidtor and change all zv8 to zv9 save changes and re-boot done deal no more update. Of course every time you flash a rom you will need to redo this until zv9 is hacked and able to flashed as a new firmware from source.
This was tought to me by Adrielvelazquez while using his lifeless rom based off zv9
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I was gonna say that.
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If you want to PM me I can walk you through everything. All you have to do is click two buttons in an app and restart to get unlocked, and recovery. Then you can flash mine, adriel, or b-reezy's versions of the ZV9 rom, which shouldnt erase anything from ZV8, but can also mess up.
Saved me, crap was driving me insane. Almost just updated so i wouldnt have to deal with it anymore
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All I did was root the phone then mv LGFota.apk from /system/apps to /sdcard/backups (folder which i created)
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So I've been relatively happy with my rooted (but not unlocked) OG running V8 and see no need to upgrade to V9 right now. When the JB is released, that will be a different story but for now, I don't have the time to do all the proper research on how to unlock (I understand though that its relatively simply with FreeGee), download a stock rooted V9, install, then reload all my apps and settings (only to do it all again in another month or two when JB is hopefully released). Yes, I know that I can simply do a Titanium Backup and restore from that but I always like to do clean installs of all my apps and settings after a ROM upgrade. Just makes for a more stable phone in the long run has been my experience. And so it feels like V9 has been nagging me every 10 seconds to update but due to the fact that I would lose root and the ability to unlock, I did not want to tell it ok to update. So I tried the method that I have used to prevent my Nexus 7 from also nagging me to update and after 24 hours, it seems to have also worked on the OG. The steps are below and of course, you do this at your own risk as I will not be responsible if it has unintended consequences for your phone.
- Install Autostarts app from Google Play (this is a pay app and there may be other free apps that do the same thing but this is what I used)
- Go to "After Startup" (it may take a minute or two to load everything and you may get a message that the app is not responding. Just tell the popup dialog to continue waiting.)
- Scroll down until you see "Google Services Framework"
- There should be several of them. For me it was the third one. Tap it and read the bottom of the popup to find out. It will say "Receiver com.google.android.gsf.update.SystemUpdateService. .."..
- Disable it, exit out of the app, and reboot.
Its been 24 hours and so far, no more V9 update notifications from Sprint. Of course, if you ever want to update your phone via the standard OTA method, you will need to re-enable the service you disabled above. Hope this helps.
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Worked as advertised.
I used the alternative method with the other app but didn't work for me
As mentioned somewhere else here. Editing the build.prop helps. Theres 3 line with ZV8, change them all with ZV9. That works for me.
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Free AutoStart Manager/ install/open/search google/find 2 update recievers/uncheck/you're free of that annoying ota notification.
Still useful
Even months down the road this is still a useful post. Of course were on ZVC now, but I stick to some custom ZVB ROMs because of speed tweaks and stability. ZVC custom roms have been having some issues such as switching from WiFi to data.
I used this trick to stop the ZVC update harassment. Besides, if I'm not mistaking, accepting the update can brick you.
Thanks!
I simply updated my phone before rooting it,now i don't get any bothersome notifications.
Diablo67 said:
I simply updated my phone before rooting it,now i don't get any bothersome notifications.
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Theres always that, but certain roms such as AdriVelazquez' Lifeless rom and Stock Deodexed are on ZVB, while the latest is ZVC. I use his Lifeless rom (14) which has some nice tweaks packed in the Aroma installer. 100% stable IMO. ZVC stock BASED roms like the OpTimuS 4.6 have some issues like problems when switching between wifi and data. Also the battery life can get pretty inaccurate when it reaches 15%.
Which leads me to stick to the ZVB roms by AdriVelazquez.
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Theres always that, but certain roms such as AdriVelazquez' Lifeless rom and Stock Deodexed are on ZVB, while the latest is ZVC. I use his Lifeless rom (14) which has some nice tweaks packed in the Aroma installer. 100% stable IMO. ZVC stock BASED roms like the OpTimuS 4.6 have some issues like problems when switching between wifi and data. Also the battery life can get pretty inaccurate when it reaches 15%.
Which leads me to stick to the ZVB roms by AdriVelazquez.
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I'm just starting to learn the LG aspects of the OS,which is totally different from HTC,Acer and Casio,hahahaha,in which i'm just learning Casio also.
Diablo67 said:
I'm just starting to learn the LG aspects of the OS,which is totally different from HTC,Acer and Casio,hahahaha,in which i'm just learning Casio also.
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LG is pretty simple. No crazy UI twists, no crazy hocus pocus bricks, and not a hard one to root. Most LG's just require the LGPwn app, and some such as the LG Optimus G can have an unlocked BL thru FreeGee, making the entire process computer free! HTC's I hate because of the whole S-On/S-Off thing. Last week or so I got lucky in getting an HTC One S already S-Off. Yesterday I went back to the past and gote another HTC Evo 4G LTE and its S-On. there's a simple software to get it S-Off but it requires internet, and I depend on my phones so much that I have sold my laptops and got stuck with an old "internet-less" one. As for Casio, Ive seen one or two of their geared up looking phones but no recent ones. In terms of rooting and bootloaders, Samsungs are pretty easy, Asus are pretty easy, Kindles are pretty easy NOW etc.
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Even months down the road this is still a useful post. Of course were on ZVC now, but I stick to some custom ZVB ROMs because of speed tweaks and stability. ZVC custom roms have been having some issues such as switching from WiFi to data.
I used this trick to stop the ZVC update harassment. Besides, if I'm not mistaking, accepting the update can brick you.
Thanks!
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Indeed it can, softbrick but a brick nonetheless. I was on ZVB rooted but with a LOCKED bootloader, and the OTA for ZVC softbricked me. I had to lgnpst back.
First, WOW that was easy! Because the Dinc2 I picked up (after frying my other android) still had 2.3.3 and I didn't let it update!!! :laugh: I came here and saw all the probs rooting 234 and stopped that mess from happening.
SO EASY. ADK never even used. Downloaded Revolutionary, S-Off in seconds (!!!) and now am in process of getting my purchased root stuff back:
Clockwork Mod
Superuser elite
Titanium pro
But, I don't know JACK about this phone. My old (but lovely) Dinc had a bottom button joystick thing to use CWM recovery with; this has nothing. UI is different (I used a lot of ROMs but this Sense is new to me).
From memory I knew to check USB debugging connected... what am I missing?
Do I still hold power + sound down to get to recovery?
I like to recover my old apps from Titanium but will that screw up on new phone? (I know, my old nandroids are gone, but apps shouldn't matter, right?)
Gotta get good file manager (kept most apks on SD card — see, THIS is why I couldn't do HTC One; gotta have card), but what are "problem directories" that log and send files to HTC and Google? (I empty and make them r/o so they stay empty).
Tips! Please! I knew the ins and outs of Dinc2 asap!
(Ignore whatever's in my signature; that's from yesterday LOL)
Do I still hold power + sound down to get to recovery?
yea
use 4ext over cwm you wont be sorry
download free at 4ext website..google it
Thanks... wow.
Yeah the power button is ****, tbh. Maybe it was screwed up before it came into my possession, but I can hardly tell it's being pressed down. SO that helps.
Now, to freeze or to delete... I couldn't believe the bloatware from VZW!
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Now, to freeze or to delete... I couldn't believe the bloatware from VZW!
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Or just flash something else. There are stock debloated roms, cm7, 9, 10 roms, chilly has a sweet jellybean rom. Nits has a very popular ics sense rom. Just look in the dev section.
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Or just flash something else. There are stock debloated roms, cm7, 9, 10 roms, chilly has a sweet jellybean rom. Nits has a very popular ics sense rom. Just look in the dev section.
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That seems to be the THING to do. Aargh. Problems w/ stock root from 2.3.3: no Play update, which made my Titanium Backups pissed off. Gross **** that was fixed ONLY by flashing gapps.
(And I didn't want to Nandroid until I had stock root working w/out freezing or deleting the bloat first. Everything was working okay, except market crashed like a mother****er. So, gapps. Which made google apps already installed flub up — youtube esp).
So 24 hrs later, things SEEM okay and I did the Nandroid after gapps and fixing what I could find was screwed (youtube) — all google stuff, but that makes since because I flashed gapps. *sigh*
But now I'm thinking it's WAY easier now to grab someone's debloated ROM and not try to reinvent the wheel, I guess.
Can anyone point me to a stock ROM w/ google play working? I can debloat myself if it's not debloated; I sorta have that *now*, in fact. But I'm not 100% confident with my work. TIA!
My favorite gingerbread sense rom was skyraider Zeus. Don't remember if it was debloated or not. Nits has some great sense roms too.
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Hi I've tried every rom here. Most have issues. Mostly storage space,camera,video ,sound, battery,etc. Mildwild 4.9 in my opinion is by far the best if launcher pro is installed. I hate it when you install a rom with a storage script only to be informed storage space is low. This happens on nearly all gb roms. I've tried MW 8, 9.5 , jelly Ginger and my music player crashed after 10 minutes. I tried various players and the same. MW 4.9 has know issues for me and is awesome.
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Ok.. Good for you. And the point of this thread is..
To let people know how good older roms are and how happy I am with the rom I'm using. Also most threads are people asking or complaining bout what they want. Go buy a new phone if they aint happy.
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Hi I've tried every rom here. Most have issues. Mostly storage space,camera,video ,sound, battery,etc. Mildwild 4.9 in my opinion is by far the best if launcher pro is installed. I hate it when you install a rom with a storage script only to be informed storage space is low. This happens on nearly all gb roms.
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regarding storage space, just sounds like you haven't set these roms up properly. most roms, GB in particular, definitely do not have these issues. did you partition your sd card correctly (4ext recovery or gparted) and have the correct hboot for the rom? this makes a huge difference, and if done properly will always allow for a reasonable number of apps to be installed regardless of rom and script.
people's definition of 'stable' varies here, but we all find our own personal favourites. however, app storage should not be a problem on nearly all custom roms. it's one of if not the primary reason why we use them!
buy a new phone isnt that simple if there is no good phone on the market. i hate that every phone comes with special "cool" software on it, like HTC sense or samsungs bull****. couldnt it be just stock android?
and the new lg nexus is fine, but i cant plug the battery ...
Klueze said:
buy a new phone isnt that simple if there is no good phone on the market. i hate that every phone comes with special "cool" software on it, like HTC sense or samsungs bull****. couldnt it be just stock android?
and the new lg nexus is fine, but i cant plug the battery ...
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Well, besides not being able to have a spare battery in your pocket with the Nexus 4, there is no major disadvantage with an unremovable battery. It can be changed easily by undoing some screws.
My Experiences with MildWild Oxygen 4.7, 4.8, 4.9
What are your experiences with 4.7, 4.8 or 4.9?
I have flashed MildWild Oxygen ROM 4.7 to my HTC Desire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1353861
It runs very smooth and is fine so far. Fast, long battery life. Perfect!:good:
BUT unfortunately: WLAN does not connect to ANY WLAN connection anymore.
The mobile finds access points, but when try to connect, it will always try to get an IP address, but it does not get one.
I happens with any kind of encryption (even with set to "none"). The MAC addresses have been given to all the routers I have tried.
MW ROM 4.8 did not work at all for me when flashing. It just wont boot even do a full wipe.
MW ROM 4.9 I have not tested yet. Can you recommend? Will it work with my European version?
Any help for me with the WLAN problem?
Thanks.
4.9 works perfect for me. I changed to launcher pro and its smooth as butter. Wifi works fine.
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4.9 works perfect for me. I changed to launcher pro and its smooth as butter. Wifi works fine.
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Interesting to hear that MW 4.9 is running smooth as honey! Ever tried MW 4.8?
Since I have this ugly WLAN issue w/ MW 4.7, I would be tempted to try MW 4.9.
However, honestly, I would not like to spend time to re-install ALL apps and configure my mobile over once again.
What would be a more elegant way?
Would you recommend to do a nandroid backup, flash MW 4.9, do a full wipe. How can I restore my settings and apps?
Titanium Backup? I have read that this tool is great, but also heard that only the PRO version will do the job automatically. Is that right?
Thanks.
paabel said:
Interesting to hear that MW 4.9 is running smooth as honey! Ever tried MW 4.8?
Since I have this ugly WLAN issue w/ MW 4.7, I would be tempted to try MW 4.9.
However, honestly, I would not like to spend time to re-install ALL apps and configure my mobile over once again.
What would be a more elegant way?
Would you recommend to do a nandroid backup, flash MW 4.9, do a full wipe. How can I restore my settings and apps?
Titanium Backup? I have read that this tool is great, but also heard that only the PRO version will do the job automatically. Is that right?
Thanks.
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i doubt the wifi issue is rom related, more likely radio.
try flashing the latest one from here, extract the radio.img and flash it through fastboot (search for guides). this may fix your wifi issues.
with regards to updating to 4.9, you can nandroid backup and flash straight over the top without wiping anything, you won't lose any data and you won't need to restore anything.
if that doesn't work, then you will have to full wipe. titanium backup is a good way to bakcup apps and data, though you are correct that only the pro version allows automatic batch restore (the app is still worth paying for imo, other features too). other apps might allow batch backup and restore so search around.
I use go backup pro it works well
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Can anyone confirm if this ROM supports Wifi-direct?
Thanks in advance!
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i doubt the wifi issue is rom related, more likely radio.
try flashing the latest one from here, extract the radio.img and flash it through fastboot (search for guides). this may fix your wifi issues.
with regards to updating to 4.9, you can nandroid backup and flash straight over the top without wiping anything, you won't lose any data and you won't need to restore anything.
if that doesn't work, then you will have to full wipe. titanium backup is a good way to bakcup apps and data, though you are correct that only the pro version allows automatic batch restore (the app is still worth paying for imo, other features too). other apps might allow batch backup and restore so search around.
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Thanks for pointing out the radios. I have already installed the latest radio. So this should not be issue, right?
Well, maybe I am going to give MW 4.9 a try. good to hear that I should not loose data.
Full wipe is necessary, because I do a downgrade right? Why is a full wipe necessary here?
Thanks.
hey
i flashed this ROM mildwwild 4.9 j.g but it looks awesome Rom except the Arabic:crying::crying: Language issue
is there any solution plz?????????????
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I am not sure what the solution is to the Arabic language issue in the ROM, might ask in the ROM thread, but I am sure of the solution to this thread.
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So I'm new to Android and the Nexus 7. I come from the world of iOS. After thinking and thinking then buying a ipad mR then having buyer's remorse because of the price I found the N7 2 at the beginning of the month and was pretty happy with it. The day I took it home it upgraded to 4.4 before I knew what happened. I quickly found a couple of my favorite apps didn't work with 4.4 (then later found that some privacy features I'm very use to in iOS where not accessible) I started reading and proceeded to learn how to unlock the bootloader and sideload stock 4.3 (I hope I used the term sideloading properly). I've been running that for a while and for the most part I love the tablet. I've seen some of those apps have now updated for 4.4 support and I'm considering sideloading 4.4 stock, (I know 4.4.2 is out there but until Google gets with it and gives users the type of privacy control iOS does I'm not willing to move past code that doesn't give me app ops in some form or fashion). For those still on 4.3 tell me why you're still on JB. I'm not looking to start a new flame thread but looking to get good insightful information to help me make my mind up. Thanks.
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Android has several app ops launchers, like this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission
You can find them by searching "app ops" on the Play store.
4.4 was a pretty major upgrade, which is why some apps didn't work with it right away.
I don't think any of the app ops launchers work with 4.2.2 as Google has stripped that functionality out of 4.2.2 is what I've read. The question really is do I stay on 4.3 or upgrade to 4.4 now that a few of my legacy apps are supported now. If your answer is no, why. I'm looking for those that have decided to stay on 4.3 and why.
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I'm still on 4.3 because I'm running on Paranoid Android; and their 4.4 ROM isn't out yet. You could tell me to use the unofficial 4.4 AOSPA , but I'd have to clean wipe everything, and I don't really want to.
So here I am, waiting desperately for the official Paranoid Android 4.0 build
This one just was updated to work with 4.4.2, it installs itself into system and works fine.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission&hl=en
Requires root, of course.
I was thinking of going back to jb just for the flash videos i miss some of my fave porn site
LoVeRice said:
I was thinking of going back to jb just for the flash videos i miss some of my fave porn site
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Dolphin+Jetpack+Modified Flash APK works fine.
Video to explain how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luxqwoxYzxw (NOTE: Jetpack now installs alongside Dolphin automatically for KitKat devices automatically now)
The only reason I'm still running 4.3 is because there are a couple of features that I really like with aokp, so I'm just going hold on and a little longer for a 4.4.2 release from them...
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im on omni 4.4.2, but am going back to stock jb because the battery life is better.
Still running 4.3 as not had update sent through to n7 2, device says its up to date and was last checked 19 Nov even though I press check for up dates. Am keenly reading up to see if its worth moving to 4.4 if it ever comes through.
Stuck
I'm still on 4.3 because I can't get off of it. I rooted several weeks ago without a problem, installed TWRP, and when the new updates started rolling out I unrooted. The update always looks like its going to work, all the way up to rebooting only to find that nothing has changed. Many update attempts later, and because I couldn't think of anything else to try, I have tried to restore to stock, factory reset, etc. and nothing changes. Still on 4.3 no matter what!
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I'm still on 4.3 because I can't get off of it. I rooted several weeks ago without a problem, installed TWRP, and when the new updates started rolling out I unrooted. The update always looks like its going to work, all the way up to rebooting only to find that nothing has changed. Many update attempts later, and because I couldn't think of anything else to try, I have tried to restore to stock, factory reset, etc. and nothing changes. Still on 4.3 no matter what!
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Try using fastboot to unlock, then wipe the cache, system and userdata partitions. Then there's no reason the stock image's flash-all.bat shouldn't work.
Well update has come through and waiting my install, so the question is do I install it, is the recommendation to install it or not.
Finally
Pandae said:
Try using fastboot to unlock, then wipe the cache, system and userdata partitions. Then there's no reason the stock image's flash-all.bat shouldn't work.
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Thanks for the advice. I tried lots of strategies, and ultimately, I'm not at all sure what I did, but somehow managed to get the Nexus 7 updated. I sure hope nobody wants me to explain how to do it. because I have no idea.
Thanks again.
As long as something worked, short of hitting it with a sledgehammer!
Pandae said:
As long as something worked, short of hitting it with a sledgehammer!
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Same technique I had to use on the 3 Nexus 7 2013's I returned and that was just to touch an icon
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I flashed the LRX21P factory image onto my Nexus 7 2013 yesterday and to be honest I'm really quite disappointed with the performance. Most of the material design animations seem to be running slowly or dropping frames, scrolling is jittery and even the performance of many of my games (the ones that still work, anyway) is much worse than before.
I've seen comments elsewhere with other people having the same experiences, just wanted to get a feel for how common this is and if there is anything that can be done to fix it.
Did you wipe data? Old data cannot remain or it will ruin performance.
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Did you wipe data? Old data cannot remain or it will ruin performance.
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I used the script included with the factory image. Unfortunately my Nexus 7 won't even boot right now, so I'm going to restore it from my Kitkat backup and not muck about with it again.
You really need to do a fresh install when upgrading to a major new version of an OS. Trying to keep your old data and settings is a recipe for disaster.
On my Nexus 7 2013 at first time it was running laggy, but now, after few reboots it's running OK, but I think it can be faster.
a lot of people have same problem
Reboot and install clean master. Maybe fix it
It is slightly laggy but not a deal breaker
I used the Stock Factory Image to upgrade, and it gave me absolutely no issues at all..
I did a COMPLETE WIPE, then installed the image via Wugfresh's NRT Program/Tookit and played with it for about a week.. It broke a few of my apps.. So I decided to go back to Carbon's Nightlies 4.4.4.. I won't go back to Lollipop until a decent Custom rom is released with Xposed modules... I did not notice a performance boost or anything different other than a complete interface change.. I had to download a beta copy of Titanium Backup to restore the Data of my apps so I could at least restore a few things.... Lollipop isn't ready for prime time, stick to your latest version of Kitkat..
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I used the Stock Factory Image to upgrade, and it gave me absolutely no issues at all..
I did a COMPLETE WIPE, then installed the image via Wugfresh's NRT Program/Tookit and played with it for about a week.. It broke a few of my apps.. So I decided to go back to Carbon's Nightlies 4.4.4.. I won't go back to Lollipop until a decent Custom rom is released with Xposed modules... I did not notice a performance boost or anything different other than a complete interface change.. I had to download a beta copy of Titanium Backup to restore the Data of my apps so I could at least restore a few things.... Lollipop isn't ready for prime time, stick to your latest version of Kitkat..
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Xposed doesn't work on art. And there is waaay more than a ui change. There are security enhancements that I have been waiting for. Even though one of my favorite apps isn't updated to work yet (dish anywhere) I can't go back, lol. Onward to the 21st century!!
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Xposed doesn't work on art. And there is waaay more than a ui change. There are security enhancements that I have been waiting for. Even though one of my favorite apps isn't updated to work yet (dish anywhere) I can't go back, lol. Onward to the 21st century!!
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I know Xposed doesn't work on ART, hence why I downgraded to my trusty Carbon 4.4.4 where its tried and true..
The developer of Xposed doesn't even know if he will port Xposed over to Lollipop, although I have confidence that he will eventually.. I never liked the Stock version of any version of Android.. But because its open source, or at least up until now, there will always be someone out there with a CM port, or Carbon.. ETC..
Lollipop broke a lot of my apps.. Thats because some developers haven't caught up.. I like Lollipop, but I hate the middle pull down menu.. other than that, it's fantastic.. Battery life really good, smooth and gave me not a single issue while I used it for just over a week... But I missed some of my games.. and favorite apps.. Then I temporarily downgraded to 4.4.4.. Until the 3rd party developers can polish this amazing rom..
Mine lagged after flashing as well. I just reflashed and now its a smooth as ever. Stock kernel
I'm quite happy back on Kitkat. Since Google appear to have pulled the OTA update I can't see a reason to rush to upgrade right now and I probably shouldn't have been so impatient.
Interesting to see the poll is almost neck and neck too.
I was worried after seeing some of these comments, but I flashed Lollipop last night and my tablet is running great!!
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Mine lagged after flashing as well. I just reflashed and now its a smooth as ever. Stock kernel
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Absolutely great advice for any issues after a rom flash. If you are fastboot flashing rather than taking an OTA, it's so easy to just reflash the system. If needed, reflash all components.