Here is a picture of the layout issue I and other tasker users have been having. The Dev hasn't been responsive in providing an answer and the google group has only provided a solution of changing the DPI. I haven't rooted my tablet and don't know if I can now considering I've updated it to 4.4.2 but is there a way to change DPI without root?
If I need root am I still able to? If someone could indulge my laziness, I've had a long day and it not over for another 6 hours, by linking both a root method and a custom rom. I promise you'll have my love and admiration.
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Hey guys first post here. Just got my EVO last week. Currently running the latest virus rom with KingKlick kernel. Awesome forum here lots of educated guys. Question is: is it possible to lets say use swype for messages and touch input for dolphin browser? Customize input methods for apps. What input methods do you guys recommend. I really like swype for texting but that is about it.
Currently, the short answer is no. You have to manually change them anytime you want to use a different keyboard. The easiest way to do it is to long press an input box, hit input methods, and then select the one you want to use. Its a little work, but currently that's the best you can do. I'm sure Android could somehow be modified to make it work, but my uneducated guess is its fairly deep in the system and would require a lot of work to makes such a thing automatic.
Hello everyone!
I've been lurking these forums for the past two weeks or so, and I've finally decided to ask a question that I can't seem to find a resolution to. I recently purchased a used AT&T sgh-i467. Like many others, I hoped to be able to jump back and forth between my smartphone (Note 3) and my Note 8 tablet. Unfortunately, it seems as though most people aren't able to get an AT&T sim with a smartphone data plan to work on the sgh-i467. I tweaked around with the build.prop file for a while yesterday, and I was finally able to change my APN settings from AT&T broadband to AT&T phone, which gave me full 4g LTE support using the sim from my note 3. However, I do not have the option to enable sms in Hangouts to test sms/mms.
So, I was wondering if it's possible to somehow enable the phone.apk and mms.apk on the sgh-i467? Or, can these apks be ported from the international model that actually supports their functionality? Or better yet, is there a script or build.prop modification that can enable these functions? I'd really like to be able to get support for sms and phone calls, if possible. I'm going to continue researching, but I couldn't seem to find a great resolution as of yet. If anyone has any information regarding this, or doesn't mind sharing the mms.apk and phone.apk for me to try replacing the stock ones with, I'd really appreciate it!
Also, as a side note, I finally got some time to try the suggestions made in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2748092 and was able to get Safestrap booting, but modifying the lcd density in build.prop didn't do anything to get safestrap rotated or displaying properly. However, I hope its a step in the right direction and that we may be able to get this minor issue sorted out and start building roms for the i467. I'm still pretty new to the android dev/mod scene, but I like to think that I learn pretty quickly and I'm willing to give most suggestions a shot.
Thanks for any and all help with resolving this issue!
I have rooted and loaded custom ROMs on many of my phones.
I don't know why but for some reason I am bit hesitant on rooting my G3.
I see now there is a quick and easy script to root even the Lollipop 5.01 OTA 850 so I am tempted to do this.
My question is if I don't want to load a custom ROM will the debloating and removal of carrier IQ make a noticeable difference to performance or just give a warm cuddly feeling that these are now gone?
I know there is tweakbox but it appears that besides some nice customizing that can be done there is not much on he performance side of things?
I am finding 5.01 a little laggy and it would be nice to get the phone running smoothly.
Thanks.
samsat said:
I have rooted and loaded custom ROMs on many of my phones.
I don't know why but for some reason I am bit hesitant on rooting my G3.
I see now there is a quick and easy script to root even the Lollipop 5.01 OTA 850 so I am tempted to do this.
My question is if I don't want to load a custom ROM will the debloating and removal of carrier IQ make a noticeable difference to performance or just give a warm cuddly feeling that these are now gone?
I know there is tweakbox but it appears that besides some nice customizing that can be done there is not much on he performance side of things?
I am finding 5.01 a little laggy and it would be nice to get the phone running smoothly.
Thanks.
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Hi @samsat,
Sharing my thoughts:
1. As you have experience in rooting many of your phones, is "loading of custom ROMs" your only reason for rooting? I guess that would be the best starting point/question that you will need to ask (and answer). In my case, I go with the principle of "if you don't need it, then don't do it".
2. I want to point out though that "need" and "want" are two different things ("need" is a "must have" and "want" is a "nice-to-have"). So in your case, did you root your previous phones as a necessity? I have friends who never rooted their phones and are happy with it...some users are either not "tinkerers" (if there is such a term) or never use apps that require root.
3. Some users, on the other hand, need to root (i.e. whether they like it or not, they have to do it) because some apps do require root.
I can't comment on "carrier IQ" as I am not from the US, sorry.
Thanks for the reply.
I have no plans just yet to load a different ROM, main problem is that there appears to a camera problem with other ROMS that has not been resolved.
My main reason would be rooting in order to do things that would improve performance using the stock ROM.
I also believe in not doing this if it's not needed.
Not sure if this will help, I have rooted for a few reasons
1. Dpi to 530
2. Adaway / hosts access
3. Faster GPS
4. Titanium backup
5. Debloat
6. Greenify
Still on bumped stock with no intention of custom rom - it's liquidy enough. Customised my s3 to within an inch of its life, and couldn't be bothered.
Happy with the g3
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Those are things that having root access will allow you to do.
My question is did you notice a difference in performance (not just faster GPS) before and after you did this?
Oh and by the way I love the username! Even got it with my soutpiel Afrikaans!
+1 on Titanium Backup and Greenify
Will rooting affect the laser camera or only the installing of ROMS lose laser capability?
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Will rooting affect the laser camera or only the installing of ROMS lose laser capability?
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Installing of Non-Stock ROMs loses the performance in Camera Functionality
Thanks for the answer. But I was referring to root more. Sorry..perhaps not worded correctly. Will root lose the laser?
samsat said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have no plans just yet to load a different ROM, main problem is that there appears to a camera problem with other ROMS that has not been resolved.
My main reason would be rooting in order to do things that would improve performance using the stock ROM.
I also believe in not doing this if it's not needed.
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It's not needed then. There isn't a mass amount running or affecting general performance to get rid of.
Question is, why would you not want to do it for all the other reasons posted above. IMO, it's so easy to do, you'd be daft not to.
Thanks Ryarni.
That's the reply I was looking for. At the moment, my only reason to root would be as a path to improve performance which can be a bit laggy at times.
The other reasons above are so that one can run other apps. that require root.
I have no need for those apps. right now but it's good to know root is there should I need them.
I have had a bunch of G3's go bad on me requiring replacement under warranty. I want to give the latest replacement some time to settle in before I start fiddling!
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Thanks for the answer. But I was referring to root more. Sorry..perhaps not worded correctly. Will root lose the laser?
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Not if you root using an 'LG STOCK' ROM.
Hi all,
My Realme X will be arriving early next week. Based upon a number of reviews I've read and viewed, I suspect that I'll wish to remove some of less useful applications on it, or even replace some with Google's own versions.
What is the best way to debloat a stock installation without rooting the device. I do plan on running a custom ROM later, but I want to give stock a fair assessment first.
Thanks in advance,
Bill
Hi
I've been using the phone since launch. Great buy.
I've tried couple of custom ROMs, went back to stock as the development is practically dead from what I notice so far.
I tried just rooting and removing useless apps but it just breaks the phone lol . Good choice on just looking to debloat without rooting.
Here are couple of things that I've done.
1. Look though settings , every nook and cranny of color os settings menu as it's very different and unnecessarily complicated . Couple of things you might want could be hidden behind doors . Go through every possible setting options possible and alter for your preference.
2. Uninstall bloatware wherever you get the option to do . Disable the rest if possible to.
3. For the bloatwares disable all permissions including blocking it from accessing internet.
4. Disable notifications / auto update etc for bloats.
I've done all this to the default browser, game space , the realme oppo app market , Facebook etc and phone runs just fine.
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Hi
I've been using the phone since launch. Great buy.
I've tried couple of custom ROMs, went back to stock as the development is practically dead from what I notice so far.
I tried just rooting and removing useless apps but it just breaks the phone lol . Good choice on just looking to debloat without rooting.
I've done all this to the default browser, game space , the realme oppo app market , Facebook etc and phone runs just fine.
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Thanks for your reply.
Custom ROM development is still very much active for it. However, Telegram is the most useful portal to access it currently. If you search for "RealmeUpdates" and "RealmeXOfficial" there, you'll find it.
I stumbled across this last night as it discusses how to remove the bloatware without rooting. You might find it useful:
https://gadgetstouse.com/blog/2019/...oatware-from-realme-smartphones-without-root/
Regards...
Bill_G said:
Thanks for your reply.
Custom ROM development is still very much active for it. However, Telegram is the most useful portal to access it currently. If you search for "RealmeUpdates" and "RealmeXOfficial" there, you'll find it.
I stumbled across this last night as it discusses how to remove the bloatware without rooting. You might find it useful:
https://gadgetstouse.com/blog/2019/...oatware-from-realme-smartphones-without-root/
Regards...
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I'm glad to know development is still alive , I didn't know about telegram ?.
The article is useful. Thank you!
Hello all, As some of you know, the issue of green screen/display issue has been reported by thousands of users. Here is my video of the problem:
With no official response from Samsung and the only fixes have been using OLED Saver app and having it at 100% brightness all the time, which isn't the best solution, but at least the phone is usable. My question is if anyone has had this issue and was able to permanently fix it by rooting and installing a custom rom? I want to do this, but don't want to go through all the work for it to still be an issue even with a new OS.
A side question regarding rooting: What downsides are there to rooting? I've always rooted older Samsung phones but haven't felt the need to root my current S9. Are there any issues using bank apps such as N26 and Revolut with a root phone?
Thanks in advance for any answers.
I've not seen a permanent fix, looks like planned obsolescence to me