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How do you feel about android removing flash?

I am truly disappointed. I used to watch stream series through my browser on my phone but now I can't anymore because of this. I just don't understand why they would remove flash.

Nobody has removed flash... Adobe just won't be releasing NEW versions of it. The current one will remain for all Android versions.

bloodhunter112 said:
I am truly disappointed. I used to watch stream series through my browser on my phone but now I can't anymore because of this. I just don't understand why they would remove flash.
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As far as I know they did not remove it , they just stopped supporting it and only on devices that doesn't have it pre-installed.
And you can still install it as .apk .

bloodhunter112 said:
I am truly disappointed. I used to watch stream series through my browser on my phone but now I can't anymore because of this. I just don't understand why they would remove flash.
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You can stick with ICS rom forever. Then you can watch any series for as long as you like.

Or you could side load the app on jb it will still work.
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First of all, it was adobe that killed flash.
Secondly, I'm glad it happened. Flash needs to die. On all platforms.
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Arsaw said:
You can stick with ICS rom forever. Then you can watch any series for as long as you like.
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You can side load and run it forever but it will be removed from the market soon (if it hasn't already been removed).
Also, with adobe officially dropping support and removing it from the store, it won't be too long before browsers stop supporting it as well.

I agree that flash needs to stop but it can not happen immediately. So lets hope the transition period will be swift.

HTML 5 doesnt need Flash anymore, so it seems to be legit to stop Flash Development.
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DrZoS said:
HTML 5 doesnt need Flash anymore, so it seems to be legit to stop Flash Development.
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Why not. How do you watch videos on browser with html?
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bloodhunter112 said:
Why not. How do you watch videos on browser with html?
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Using your browser as before.
The page author uses the <video /> tag.

Flash is dead - good riddance.
It was proprietary to Adobe.
It wasn't really meant to be for video per se, but for vector animation. Good, and clever technology - but that doesn't make it good for the masses and for openness.
HTML5, whilst not perfect, simply declares a video, and expects the browser to render it - which is the RIGHT way to do thing.
The sooner Internet Explorer dies (or conforms to standards in a manner comparable with others) the better too.
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godot_ said:
I agree that flash needs to stop but it can not happen immediately. So lets hope the transition period will be swift.
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Keeping it going only makes things worse. The quickest route to 'dropping' something is to kill it right away. That way, more web developers jump to the new technology quicker.
Web developers are STILL having to develop for IE6 sometimes!... many MANY years old. It's for the best that most platforms kill it off as soon as possible.

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Yes, Good Riddance from flash. Adobe plagues our computers & smart-phones with s#it.
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I was glad Steve Jobs made the call to not support flash in iOS when I had the iPhone. And after all these years with Android Manufacturers promoting flash as a selling point, look where we are now . Besides Flash hogged battery
While html5 can support videos and even animations now, its much more "heavier" than flash, that's one of the reasons why html5 hasn't caught on so much. And there not being good tools present to create animations from html5. Google is doing a really good job with the doodles though .
Youtube HTML5 mode has been there for MONTHS. But you don't get all videos in html5 and the videos you do get might be buggy & there's no full screen(unless your browser is on fullscreen mode) to check it out go to youtube.com/html5
Check this link out for stuff that html5 can't do and flash can:
http://active.tutsplus.com/articles/roundups/10-flash-things-you-can’t-do-with-html5/
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I hate flash because it always messes up my browsing experience on Linux. ALWAYS. We should rid ourselves of this proprietar shi7 that developers depend on. The web should be open. Its because of dependence that we're forced to download flash add-ons.
Killing it from iOS and Android is getting rid of that dependance. Considering more smart-phones will be using the web than regular computers in the near future, its a good step imo.

Please. I have extracted the .apk from ICS ROM, and it works perfect on Jelly Bean.
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Any way to quickly change DPI

I recently discovered that I can get a full google drive experience in Chrome just by setting request desktop site, don't know why I hadn't tried before today. This works phenomenally on my tablet, but extended sessions on it are murder on my neck and back so I wanted to use my s3 with my monitor and bluetooth keyboard and mouse. The ideal situation for me would be a way to get Chrome OS when connected to hdmi, but I'll settle for the use of an nfc card that would automatically change the dpi to make sense on the bigger screen and maybe change the default launcher to one that is set up for "desktop mode" with appropriate icons and such. Does anyone know of an application combination that would allow me to do this quickly and efficiently and preferably girlfriend proof as I'm sure she'd want to be able to do the same thing. Thank you in advance.
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I have archidroid rom and there i can choose dpi on install or by Stweaks...

jerkyxi3 said:
I recently discovered that I can get a full google drive experience in Chrome just by setting request desktop site, don't know why I hadn't tried before today. This works phenomenally on my tablet, but extended sessions on it are murder on my neck and back so I wanted to use my s3 with my monitor and bluetooth keyboard and mouse. The ideal situation for me would be a way to get Chrome OS when connected to hdmi, but I'll settle for the use of an nfc card that would automatically change the dpi to make sense on the bigger screen and maybe change the default launcher to one that is set up for "desktop mode" with appropriate icons and such. Does anyone know of an application combination that would allow me to do this quickly and efficiently and preferably girlfriend proof as I'm sure she'd want to be able to do the same thing. Thank you in advance.
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There are numerous DPI changers on the GoogleMarket .
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Used this one many times across many ROMs.
Never had any issues. I've also never gone below 220. 220 provides more than enough screen space on Landscape .
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marutian.dpichanger&hl=en

Can someone suggest a value to use with an external monitor that wont brick my phone?

You had a 'soft brick' from changing your DPI ?

No but i've heard of people stuck in boot loops when entering values their phone doesn't support, just trying to avoid that if someone here has done this already and can save me the headache.

jerkyxi3 said:
No but i've heard of people stuck in boot loops when entering values their phone doesn't support, just trying to avoid that if someone here has done this already and can save me the headache.
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Well if the App I posted doesn't suit your fancy, there's always Xposed. Download the Installer . and App Settings Module. 2 files. Install the framework via the installer and reboot. Then install App Settings module and you can tinker with the DPI for individual apps(chrome). 220 is a safe value.

Thank you sir. I used xposed and seems to exactly what Im looking for. just downloaded chrome beta so i no have 2 instances of the app one for regular phone use and the other for the monitor. This combined with NFC to open the app and connect the Bluetooth mouse and keyboard appears to be what I am looking for. Thanks again

jerkyxi3 said:
Thank you sir. I used xposed and seems to exactly what Im looking for. just downloaded chrome beta so i no have 2 instances of the app one for regular phone use and the other for the monitor. This combined with NFC to open the app and connect the Bluetooth mouse and keyboard appears to be what I am looking for. Thanks again
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You're quite welcome. Glad I could help.

It may work but I think it's a cheap workaround
Actually if someone ask how to change dpi and someone in a development forum refers to an app I laugh out loud. This is not the way. The guy who wrote the app knew it. I started with android 4 and information is already fragmented into oblivion.
I think your current workaround doesn't require you to reboot the device so it may suit your needs just right
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Do you lose S-Pen functionality with a custom ROM?

I have a new Note 8.0. Rooted and stock.
If I install a custom ROM, will I lose all of the S-Pen functionality?
I am assuming that all of the Samsung S-Pen apps will be lost. As well as the Samsung keyboard that includes the pen handwriting popup.
What would I do to replace this functionality? Curios.

redatom said:
I have a new Note 8.0. Rooted and stock.
If I install a custom ROM, will I lose all of the S-Pen functionality?
I am assuming that all of the Samsung S-Pen apps will be lost. As well as the Samsung keyboard that includes the pen handwriting popup.
What would I do to replace this functionality? Curios.
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Samsung's touchwiz roms should have the smart pen functions built in. AOSP roms(cyanogenmod) will not. I am unsure if there is a workaround.

You still cqn use the pen, but as you mentionned you loose all the S pen apps.
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If you install Civz-flex-beam or the Online X-Note roms. You will not lose any SPen functionality that you have on the stock ROM. All S-Note and everything works the same if not better than stock.
If you flash a Cyanogen ROM or any other AOSP ROM then you will be able to use SPen functionality on all Apps downloaded from Playstore; however, you will not have the S-Note and other Samsung apps. Also the option to hold the Spen button and capture part of the screen will not work.
Though You can create options for other note applications to pop up using "Note Buddy" or similar applications.
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I have a new Note 8.0. Rooted and stock.
If I install a custom ROM, will I lose all of the S-Pen functionality?
I am assuming that all of the Samsung S-Pen apps will be lost. As well as the Samsung keyboard that includes the pen handwriting popup.
What would I do to replace this functionality? Curios.
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short answer no it shouldn't lose function
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You still cqn use the pen, but as you mentionned you loose all the S pen apps.
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You MIGHT lose the apps depends on the build and how tech savy you are to trsnsfer apps and wok in when necessary. They have 2 sections original which is stock or very close to stock and just android development., which is more of the custom ROM area. If you are unsure ask the person who is responsible for the build via IM, and thank them for their time donate if possible. As always make sure it is a correct build for your device and backup before you switch, if you don't like it simply restore.
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Performance issues with stock 4.3

Hi,
I am facing performance problems after upgrading to 4.3. The battery life too has reduced after upgrading to 4.3. I am running stock version and everything was working fine with original version (i think 4.1). Has anyone seen performance/battery issues with stock 4.3?
I am using company phone and one of the requirement is to have no root access for receiving emails. Is it possible to install root -> Install custom ROM -> and then un-root? Will custom ROM work without root access?

Usually the bloatware causes the battery drains. As far as I know you cannot use a custom ROM and then un-root.
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Hi I just upgraded to 4.3 yesterday and I noticed there is a faster battery drain. Right now I changed the display and some configurations to see if it works.
I noticed also that it became slow and the RAM usage has gone past 1.3gb and I've turned off the sync and back ground apps. Even after restarting it.
Anyone else noticed this?
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performance issues on note 2 shv-e250s 4.3 version
after upgrading to 4.3 JB on note 2, the ram is consumed always up to 80%, and after taking a picture with camera it takes forever to view the last picture taken, battery life depletes faster than previous 4.1.2.. anyone found a fix? will try a hard reset today..
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gallery transition issue from camera lag fixed with Hard reset, now i dont know how to remove bloatware and the startup carrier screen, please help, ram is at 65% with no apps, just bloatware

So it looks I am not alone. The lag is noticeable and frequent. I planned to root and custom ROM however the root did not work

Well... if you guys prefer a Rooted stock ROM, I suggest you guys get it root and remove all the bloatware using system app remover or something. It's available in Google Play. After that, if you afraid the other apps might drain the battery, try Greenify app. For the app's details please refer the descriptions in Google Play... sorry. You also can try One Power Guard app to improve battery life.
I used this way to maintain my battery life. Of course I also mod everything possible to save more battery life.
For those who really want some kick ass battery saving method, try flash a custom kernel and undervolt the device.
I have tried many things after a year using note 2. If you guys interested to know more about what I've done, welcome to reply or pm me.
*Just want to help, not to prove im a pro
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Oh yeah, about improving the performance, try install Seeder app. I also used RAM manager.
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takumibunta, thanks for the info and the willingness to help!
I'm kind of new to rooting and android tempering, so sorry if my questions seem stupid. I have a Note II and made an OTA upgrade to 4.3. I have the same issue as the thread starter, battery drainage is awful. Everything else is fine, but the battery drainage is just a dealbreaker.
I've read quite a few threads about downgrading or rooting Note II, and they made me all the more confused. I understand that the upgrade to 4.3 includes Knox, which doesn't allow rooting/flashing. Some actually say that trying to root or flash another recovery on Knox can brick the phone.
Do you possible know a step-by-step guide to downgrading and/or rooting a Note II with 4.3 and Knox, or is there another practical solution that can improve battery life without rooting?

usually after a major update like this, i'd suggest doing a factory wipe/ reset. that seems to work on my other devices (with major updates).
ya, it can be a pain having to reinstall stuffs, etc... but usually, that works.

mydragoon, thanks for the input, I've tried that, but I'm afraid it only wiped all the files & settings. Still stuck with android 4.3 and poor battery life... Any other ideas?

Ygrec said:
takumibunta, thanks for the info and the willingness to help!
I'm kind of new to rooting and android tempering, so sorry if my questions seem stupid. I have a Note II and made an OTA upgrade to 4.3. I have the same issue as the thread starter, battery drainage is awful. Everything else is fine, but the battery drainage is just a dealbreaker.
I've read quite a few threads about downgrading or rooting Note II, and they made me all the more confused. I understand that the upgrade to 4.3 includes Knox, which doesn't allow rooting/flashing. Some actually say that trying to root or flash another recovery on Knox can brick the phone.
Do you possible know a step-by-step guide to downgrading and/or rooting a Note II with 4.3 and Knox, or is there another practical solution that can improve battery life without rooting?
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I think there is a method to root Android 4.3 without triggering the knox count. And yes, I did see a topic which showed step by step instructions about rooting the phone. I will find the post again and share... Lastly, if you trying to improve battery life without rooting the phone, I think you'll get these answers such as lower the brightness, turn off Wi-Fi and 3G when you are not using the phone bla bla bla. I'm sorry if I offended, but I think there is 'nothing' you can do to improve batter life without rooting...
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Yeah I found it. Refer to Dr.Ketan's post. He is friendly to teach newbies step by step about rooting note 2 Android 4.3. Search for his post, there are kinda many of them but don't worry. I can assure you will become an 'expert' after seeing his posts
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Ygrec said:
takumibunta, thanks for the info and the willingness to help!
I'm kind of new to rooting and android tempering, so sorry if my questions seem stupid. I have a Note II and made an OTA upgrade to 4.3. I have the same issue as the thread starter, battery drainage is awful. Everything else is fine, but the battery drainage is just a dealbreaker.
I've read quite a few threads about downgrading or rooting Note II, and they made me all the more confused. I understand that the upgrade to 4.3 includes Knox, which doesn't allow rooting/flashing. Some actually say that trying to root or flash another recovery on Knox can brick the phone.
Do you possible know a step-by-step guide to downgrading and/or rooting a Note II with 4.3 and Knox, or is there another practical solution that can improve battery life without rooting?
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I strongly suggest you open setting then wifi. Click menu button and select advanced options. Then untick 'scanning always available'
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Thanks takumibunta, got it!

That is because Sammy has included even more bloatware into Stock Android 4.3. The KNOX itself will suck a lot of battery juice.
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Hi I just upgraded to 4.3 yesterday and I noticed there is a faster battery drain. Right now I changed the display and some configurations to see if it works.
I noticed also that it became slow and the RAM usage has gone past 1.3gb and I've turned off the sync and back ground apps. Even after restarting it.
Anyone else noticed this?
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Thanx for your inputs. I decided to stick with my current non-root stock 4.1.2.

Ygrec said:
mydragoon, thanks for the input, I've tried that, but I'm afraid it only wiped all the files & settings. Still stuck with android 4.3 and poor battery life... Any other ideas?
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ya, that reset only wipes data. but usually, that helps reduce the battery drain. it should drain less than before wipe.
as for downgrading... not very sure myself... still reading up, especially the KNOX part. and yes, i'm also not too happy about 4.3
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Thanx for your inputs. I decided to stick with my current non-root stock 4.1.2.
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this is definitely a good idea. i'm kinda disappointed that Samsung removed pop-up browser on 4.3. i really love that. so far, i found the APK from somewhere else, but its not the one i'm used to. the one I am used to (before the 4.3 update) was a resizeable one. *sigh*
there are also other little issues that i have with 4.3 update. in summary, its a lousy update. lost some nice selling points (heck, pop-up browser was a marketed feature and i'm upset that this has been removed) and the update din give us any new note3 s pen features.

Read this help topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2587801
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Any limits to multi-window feature?

I'm thinking of buying a G4 to replace my Galaxy S4, but want to make sure that the G4 can match the S4's multi-window feature - i.e. the ability to open any 2 apps in multi-window mode. For example, I frequently have Beyondpod and Google Maps or Waze open side-by side when I'm in the car.
I heard somewhere that the G4 has only a limited number of apps that are enabled for multi-window use. Is this true and if so, is there a hack or workaround that will enable multi-window for ANY app?

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I'm thinking of buying a G4 to replace my Galaxy S4, but want to make sure that the G4 can match the S4's multi-window feature - i.e. the ability to open any 2 apps in multi-window mode. For example, I frequently have Beyondpod and Google Maps or Waze open side-by side when I'm in the car.
I heard somewhere that the G4 has only a limited number of apps that are enabled for multi-window use. Is this true and if so, is there a hack or workaround that will enable multi-window for ANY app?
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Yes, there is a few build.prop edits to allow all apps open in the dual window mode (At least on the Sprint Variant it works). The only limitations i know of are you can't run the same app side by side meaning like Chrome in both windows.

Agimax said:
Yes, there is a few build.prop edits to allow all apps open in the dual window mode (At least on the Sprint Variant it works). The only limitations i know of are you can't run the same app side by side meaning like Chrome in both windows.
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Thanks - that sounds promising. What's the simplest way of doing the build.prop edits (e.g. is there an app that simplifies it?). Presumably root is also required?

I have about 10 icon packs that show up in dual window and actually work.. I got curious and dug into ones manifest file and theres just a line giving multiwindow permission to the app in its metadata and I am thinking it might be possible to hack an apps metadata file and add it without rooting and altering the build prop, I hate the limitation of just those couple stock apps and I don't wanna root this Verizon g4 until someone cracks the BL and cooks up an easier safer root method sooo… anyone have any ideas? I know apps can be hacked and altered to an extent without root just don't know how
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Check it out… https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5fCzx364fZ4R09XV3REUWt2YWc/edit
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There is an app called flex multiwindow mod in the store, that allows all app to go into multiwindow mode.

Yep but it requires root which I want achieve without root and its totally possible if those icon packs can get in there… just will have to hack each app you want to window up and somehow add those metadata lines
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I believe there is something in xposed that helps add apps. and if not, just use the search, I ran across a thread on here to editing the build prop to allow more apps in muliwindow

Again that requires root and people should be able to put any app they want to in it cuz there's definitely tons of apps way better than the stock selection...just gotta figure out how to add those couple lines in the desired apps metadata and people would really benefit ...if I can get one of these are icon pack devs to tell me how they did it....wait I do know one..maybe more duh lol
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itm said:
Thanks - that sounds promising. What's the simplest way of doing the build.prop edits (e.g. is there an app that simplifies it?). Presumably root is also required?
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Root is needed and you use a build.prop editor obviously...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t672hQ50UYg

People who wants tons of modifications without rooting.. this is nonsense.
Only root allows the users to do everything and unleash the true power.

bel57 said:
People who wants tons of modifications without rooting.. this is nonsense.
Only root allows the users to do everything and unleash the true power.
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True unfortunately, that's why I have a couple rooted phones but I can't afford risking my g4 just yet ..eventually it will be too I'm sure
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Risks? What?
Just go ahead, read the instructions and follow the guide to get unlocked bootloader. Install TWRP via the app.
Then flash Genisys ROM and enjoy.

Well I have no experience with doing that kinda stuff in a pc and haven't used a computer in years so I'm the risk lol I wanna practice with adb and all that cuz the g4 is not a simple process for most and damn sure not me. Plus my variant of the g4 the boot loader cannot be unlocked ..damn verizon
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If you have no experience then it's a bit complicated.. but all is very well explained and you can count on the community to get help. Wish you good luck if one day you decide to join the dark side.

bel57 said:
If you have no experience then it's a bit complicated.. but all is very well explained and you can count on the community to get help. Wish you good luck if one day you decide to join the dark side.
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Oh believe me I will as soon as I'm next to a pc again I won't be able to stop myself lol but I learned how to root ,flash roms , all the recovery tricks in less that 30 minute so I'm sure I'll be ok , also I've been a sound engineer in recording studios and concerts for almost 20 years so technical is my thing...I'm just clumsy sometimes lol thanks for the encouragement I'll see ya there [emoji48] [emoji48] [emoji41] [emoji41]
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