Hi all,
I just got the new nexus 7 and I'm have the same issue with it never going to deep sleep. I believe its due to a wake lock and I've read up on it a bunch and tried a handful of things, but I have not been able to find anything on this particular program it is running (pil-gss) and a proper resolution. I've attached a couple screenshots. I've tried everything such as factory reset, rooting,turning all WiFi, location, and syncing off, and deleting cache and rebooting to no avail.
The only thing I haven't tried is flashing a new rom because i would like to make that a last resort since this is my first android device and have no experience with it. I'm also currently communicating with Google support, however they have so far been very unhelpful.
Any advice/suggestions would be really appreciated. Overall I've loved the nexus its just very disappointing with this issue and the lack of support Google provides.
Thank you
Hi i have an unlocked atnt lg nitro hd, been using it with tmobile and my hubby got a new lg optimus l9. He is giving me the l9 and will use my nitro. So now i have to switch everything between phones. I searched for tips on backing up but mostly got results from ppl who are installing roms and upgrading/downgrading android os. Im not doing anything like that, id just like to take contacts, calendar, apps (pre installed and downloaded), games, saved settings, etc.. basically just switching phones. Can someone help out with some suggestions on good apps(free is prefferable) or convenient ways i can do this? I know titanium backup requires root and it seems the nitro isnt easily rooted... which is why im asking for some different ways..
Thank you!
caekae said:
Hi i have an unlocked atnt lg nitro hd, been using it with tmobile and my hubby got a new lg optimus l9. He is giving me the l9 and will use my nitro. So now i have to switch everything between phones. I searched for tips on backing up but mostly got results from ppl who are installing roms and upgrading/downgrading android os. Im not doing anything like that, id just like to take contacts, calendar, apps (pre installed and downloaded), games, saved settings, etc.. basically just switching phones. Can someone help out with some suggestions on good apps(free is prefferable) or convenient ways i can do this? I know titanium backup requires root and it seems the nitro isnt easily rooted... which is why im asking for some different ways..
Thank you!
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If you have a google account, you can backup a lot of your current phone's settings to your account. When you sign in on your new phone, connect to wifi and many of the items should appear on the new phone.
I really want to use LG's on screen phone software since my signal is weak while tethering and even the slight movement of the phone when responding to a text etc. can drop the signal. But from my understanding only AT&T and other non US carriers have the option available. Is there any way to get it on the Sprint version? I saw someone posted an apk for it in an old thread, but it didn't work for me (Couldn't parse package).
I'm running the stock rom, the firmware it ships with ZVA_01, rooted. I also have TWRP installed if I must use another rom to get it to work.
I have tried various third party apps, like AirDroid which took up so much bandwidth that I got little to no data from tethering, [email protected] which worked but wouldn't register clicks or the like, and I think it was called MyMobiler or something similar which registered clicks (but not keyboard typing) properly but showed just a black screen.
I really would prefer to use LG's OSP software because it's made for this phone (just a different variant) so it should work just fine, as opposed to the third party apps which were all hit and miss.
Thanks for any help guys!
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Hello all!
I purchased the Fire Phone (32GB) two months ago when there was the liquidation sale to get rid of the stock, and I jumped on one! For the value, even at the $120 or so I paid for it (not including the free Prime membership), there aren't any (if at all) phones with a Snapdragon 800, 2GB RAM and not gigantic (looking for a phone that's 4.5" to 4.7"). After unboxing it, and playing around for a few minutes, I put it back and haven't touched it since.
I was hoping there would be more ROM development. I've used Cyanogenmod in the past and loved it (previously had Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 all with Cyanogenmod), but I don't think the experience would be the same on the Fire Phone since Cyanogenmod is not officially supported. I read about the camera issues (somewhat important to me) and would hate to jump into flashing a ROM that has so many problems. I use Google Wallet/NFC from time-to-time as well. Finally, I want to use Tasker, and although I already purchased the app in the Google Play store, I want to be able to use it on my Fire Phone and would have to repurchase it, but I need features that require root access (do I have root access or can I easily root it?).
The apps I mostly use are: Viber, Whatsapp, Chrome, Snapchat, Instagram, Tasker, Instwogram, Google Maps (absolutely necessary as I drive quite a bit), Gmail, Google Drive/Sheets/Docs, Flashlight (wish it were a built-in widget like it was in Cyanogenmod), and Twitter. I don't mind keeping the Fire OS if all the above apps work flawlessly. I could care less about the Fire OS theme, because most of my usage is within other apps which I'd assume are identical between the Google Play store and Amazon Fire Store. With that being said, would I have any issues with any of the above apps? Do I even need Cyanogenmod or SlimKat? Would be experience be better with either of the latter ROMs instead?
Finally, does anyone know if hot spotting is allowed? I have Cricket and my Cricket-branded 1st gen Moto G LTE does not allow hotspotting. I know the Cyanogenmod allowed it. I don't expect to do it often, however, it is nice to have that feature. Does anyone know if the non-carrier branded model directly from the Amazon store allows hotspotting?
Thanks for reading!
Tahleel
Based on the apps you're using, you should stick with Fire OS. The custom ROMs can't reach their full potential, because some of the important sources are not available (Camera HAL, NFC).
Therefore, in-app camera usage is a bigger issue:
Snapchat users are basically forced to use Casper as a replacement, because this app is able to access the camera without freezing / stopping.
WhatsApp Web also doesn't work because you won't be able to scan the QR code and lastly: no Fire OS = no NFC.
Periscope and Twitch streaming does not work on the Fire Phone, for now...
You could start with using an alternative Launcher like Nova (+ Tesla UnRead) or Google Now.
The 4.6.3 version and the latest AT&T version (4.6.5) of Fire OS support Google Play services.
You can root the device with Kingroot and replace it with Super-Su afterwards.
Twitch only works if you use the Amazon store version; I don't think the Play store version works still.
Bingo Bronson said:
Based on the apps you're using, you should stick with Fire OS. The custom ROMs can't reach their full potential, because some of the important sources are not available (Camera HAL, NFC).
Therefore, in-app camera usage is a bigger issue:
Snapchat users are basically forced to use Casper as a replacement, because this app is able to access the camera without freezing / stopping.
WhatsApp Web also doesn't work because you won't be able to scan the QR code and lastly: no Fire OS = no NFC.
Periscope and Twitch streaming do not work on the Fire Phone, for now...
You could start with using an alternative Launcher like Nova (+ Tesla UnRead) or Google Now.
The 4.6.3 version and the latest AT&T version (4.6.5) of Fire OS support Google Play services.
You can root the device with Kingroot and replace it with Super-Su afterwards.
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Thanks so much for the feedback! I just updated my Fire Phone and waiting for the final update (GSM - 4.6.3). Let's say if I wanted to update it to the AT&T version of 4.6.5, would I just download the image from Amazon, and drag and drop it into Internal Storage as they're stating on the site? I have Cricket, and while it runs on AT&T's network, I don't want the typical AT&T bloatware. Would it be advantageous for me and my app uses to update to AT&T 4.6.5? I'm sure I'll probably lose hotspotting (that is if I even have it now). Do you think it might be a better idea to hold off, and wait for the 4.6.5 GSM update (if ever), or dare I say Fire OS 5 update?
Thanks again!
Tahleel
tahleel said:
Thanks so much for the feedback! I just updated my Fire Phone and waiting for the final update (GSM - 4.6.3). Let's say if I wanted to update it to the AT&T version of 4.6.5, would I just download the image from Amazon, and drag and drop it into Internal Storage as they're stating on the site? I have Cricket, and while it runs on AT&T's network, I don't want the typical AT&T bloatware. Would it be advantageous for me and my app uses to update to AT&T 4.6.5? I'm sure I'll probably lose hotspotting (that is if I even have it now). Do you think it might be a better idea to hold off, and wait for the 4.6.5 GSM update (if ever), or dare I say Fire OS 5 update?
Thanks again!
Tahleel
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I went from 4.6.4 AT&T to 4.6.3 rooted. When I made the move I didn't do a factory reset. I noticed last weekend the phone was trying to connect to an attwifi network in the area. It was never able to connect. And, interestingly enough, I was not able to prevent it from trying to connect unless I disabled the wifi. I use StraightTalk (on AT&T's network).
I've recently started having issues with the GPS so I moved to 4.6.5 unrooted (using adb sideload) so that I could contact Amazon for help. I don't really see any differences between 4.6.3 and 4.6.5 except for the MyAT&T app, an AT&T Wifi app (which doesn't have a launcher icon), and the single APN setting for AT&T (IIRC 4.6.3 had APN settings for other networks).
Once I'm done dealing with Amazon's tech support and the GPS issue is resolved (or I get a new phone). I plan to go back to 4.6.3, factory reset, and root. 4.6.3 was working well for me, and I'm hoping the factory reset wipes the attwifi crap.
Thanks so much for your input! I just got some reassurance that 4.6.3 (GSM) is for me. I was second guessing myself as I was installing and reconfiguring all my Google Store apps last night if this was the right decision or if I'd have to do this all over again if I switched to 4.6.5 (AT&T).
I pay for additional data, but I don't have Hotspot in my Cricket Plan. I see that I have the option to create a WiFi Hotspot with my phone. If I use it occasionally (very occasionally, maybe when my home internet goes down or I'm travelling), will I be charged for it automatically? Or can they not tell the difference without major digging?
Thanks again!
From my experience with Cricket, they only control the Hotspot feature when you use a Cricket branded phone. So for instance, my Nexus 5 and my wife's Fire phone both can use Hotspot, but on my kid's Cricket Moto E, Hotspot does not work because we don;t pay extra for it.
I'm sure there are rules about not using it, but I do quite frequently, and I've not had any problems or warnings.
Using the amazon os and loading google play onto my 4.6.3, everything in the google play store has worked flawlessly. Any of the launcher works great ( i personally use smart launcher ), and google syncing stuff like games work perfectly. Once u have the play store you can grab google maps and it works great as well.
Using Tmobile my hotspot works without any need for modding settings nor any changing of any plans specifically for hotspot ( which is great i dont know how long i dont have to pay extra for wifi tethering for though ), and as im on the 10gb plan it comes int great when i want to do homework with the laptop where there isnt fast wifi.
My snapchat finally has the face filters too, something even pure google phones dont have yet! I am extremely happy with how this phone works out as the next closest thing in performance is a 250 dollar motoG 2015 or one plus X
I have cricket and I'm able to hot spot (4.6.3 rooted with sideloaded google services). There's a flashlight icon available as part of the notification panel (swipe down from the top), so I use that instead of a widget.
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Using the amazon os and loading google play onto my 4.6.3, everything in the google play store has worked flawlessly. Any of the launcher works great ( i personally use smart launcher ), and google syncing stuff like games work perfectly. Once u have the play store you can grab google maps and it works great as well.
Using Tmobile my hotspot works without any need for modding settings nor any changing of any plans specifically for hotspot ( which is great i dont know how long i dont have to pay extra for wifi tethering for though ), and as im on the 10gb plan it comes int great when i want to do homework with the laptop where there isnt fast wifi.
My snapchat finally has the face filters too, something even pure google phones dont have yet! I am extremely happy with how this phone works out as the next closest thing in performance is a 250 dollar motoG 2015 or one plus X
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Hi. Sorry for a dumb question. My daughter has this phone and it's all messed up. Won't open apps, won't always send texts (hangs and says sending). Got a new SIM yesterday and same thing.
Where do I get 4.6.3 so I can reflash it and are there instructions anywhere?
Thanks!
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Hi. Sorry for a dumb question. My daughter has this phone and it's all messed up. Won't open apps, won't always send texts (hangs and says sending). Got a new SIM yesterday and same thing.
Where do I get 4.6.3 so I can reflash it and are there instructions anywhere?
Thanks!
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See this post.
Oookay here is the story...
My younger brother bought an lg g3, running 5.0.1 lollipop. since he is pretty young, my dad only let him buy it on condition that he let him put on monitoring/ child safety ap called Funamo.
we tested funmo on a spare phone, works like a charm. on the g3, it just will not work. we did some sniffing around and found this:
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ccess-apps-with-usage-access-setting-on-lg-g3
Apparently lg in their infinite wisdom have removed the setting we need.
we tried the nova launcher workaround mentioned in the above thread but no luck, the option we needed just didnt show up.
Is there a way to get that option or do i have to flash a custom rom to get this functionality?
Or is it back on MM? Basically what do i need to do?
Thanks!
This should work for you @Kobro : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/guide-workaround-apps-access-to-usage-t3535705