Rooting Advice - T-Mobile LG G3

Hi, I have about a week old LG G3. Now, I like the phone's features, but I am thinking I want to try Pure Android to enjoy the hardware even further. I need T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling at the very least. That's very important to my device. I want to enjoy some of the LG features if possible but in an AOSP setting. Is there a specific rom that has Wi-Fi Calling and pure Android at the very least? Can you unvoid your warranty as well if you root the LG G3? Is the bootloader unlocked on the T-Mobile LG G3?

nviz22 said:
Hi, I have about a week old LG G3. Now, I like the phone's features, but I am thinking I want to try Pure Android to enjoy the hardware even further. I need T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling at the very least. That's very important to my device. I want to enjoy some of the LG features if possible but in an AOSP setting. Is there a specific rom that has Wi-Fi Calling and pure Android at the very least? Can you unvoid your warranty as well if you root the LG G3? Is the bootloader unlocked on the T-Mobile LG G3?
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Nope no wifi calling in aosp but theres a good chance android L will support wificalling nativly so cyanogenmod 12 will probably be your choice when it comes out
You can never unvoid you can only cover your tracks and hope they dont realize you voided in the first place
Tmobile g3 is unlock out of the box you dont need to do anything to unlock it.

ThePagel said:
Nope no wifi calling in aosp but theres a good chance android L will support wificalling nativly so cyanogenmod 12 will probably be your choice when it comes out
You can never unvoid you can only cover your tracks and hope they dont realize you voided in the first place
Tmobile g3 is unlock out of the box you dont need to do anything to unlock it.
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How good is covering your tracks at this point in time?

nviz22 said:
How good is covering your tracks at this point in time?
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With my past experiences with tmobile they generally don't care about rooting so long as the device is working fully, they end up either sending it back to LG to get it restored or they do it in the store.
You can however unroot if you really want and nothing would happen.

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Question about ota's

This is probaly a dumb question so nobody please bite my head off
Lg produces an ota specific to each device under a serious in our the g3? after which tmo takes said update for our device and adds crap to it?
My question is what are the chances of getting a copy of the ota prior to tmo messing with? We already know that it will work for our device becuase lg designed it to
deron37129 said:
This is probaly a dumb question so nobody please bite my head off
Lg produces an ota specific to each device under a serious in our the g3? after which tmo takes said update for our device and adds crap to it?
My question is what are the chances of getting a copy of the ota prior to tmo messing with? We already know that it will work for our device becuase lg designed it to
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uhhhh....we already do....the international version that's been ported over to the d851....months ago???
I mean in reference to lollipop and dont mean a port thats taking another devices rom and tweaking it to work on ours i speaking of what lg sends to tmobile so they can add their crap this wouldnt have to be ported because its already made for our device
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I mean in reference to lollipop and dont mean a port thats taking another devices rom and tweaking it to work on ours i speaking of what lg sends to tmobile so they can add their crap this wouldnt have to be ported because its already made for our device
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I don't think you can get the ota before t mobile messes with it but I might be wrong. Why do you want the ota before t mobile puts their stuff in it?

Thinking of switching from Note 2 to G4

The primary reason I'm considering the G4 instead of any of the new Samsung models is to gain root. If I order the G4 now and it comes with 12a will I be able to root the phone right away?
Thanks,
Update: If the answer is no root for vzw 12a it will cost me $35. I just ordered it - 14 day return policy with $35 restocking fee.
I don't want to install a different ROM. Just gain root so I can run viper4audio, adfree, titanium, greenify (root) and other apps that need root access.
dsteinschneider said:
The primary reason I'm considering the G4 instead of any of the new Samsung models is to gain root. If I order the G4 now and it comes with 12a will I be able to root the phone right away?
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Verizon pulled the 12A firmware because it screwed up receiving Notifications over WiFi, specifically because of something with IPv6. This is NOT a LG specific issue but rather a Lollipop issue. The Nexus 5 and Samsung devices were hit too. There has been a fix for a while, but for some reason this update did not include those fixes and thus the update was pulled.
If you order a G4, it will come with 11A, which is rootable.
Even in a odd ball chance that you do get one with 12A, that is still rootable.
Although we are in the process of a Bootloader Unlock. At this time the process is only working on V0 devices (10A). Every update increases this version (11A = V1, 12A = V2). This "version" prevents users from flashing backwards. So if you update to 12A, you can not go back to 11A.
What this means is everyone is instructed to NOT update. In the event that they update the bootloader unlock to allow V1 devices, you will already be on V2.
While 12A fixes a few missed touches with the touchscreen (software issue), it ultimately will break ability to receive notifications over WiFi (there is a fix in the Play Store) and could hinder you unable to unlock your bootloader (for flashing custom roms and stuff) moving forward.
The G4 is an awesome device but at this time only the Tmobile and Sprint have custom recoveries. The Verizon is stuck with only root. We CAN "flash" stuff with an app, so things like Xposed and stuff are working. No big deal as there seems to be a lot of people working on this device to crack it open. I just want you to be informed when you make your purchase.
However LG is releasing a new phone coming out, the LG V10. It is basically the same phone but has a second display at the top for quick shortcuts, media controls, etc. So you may want to look into that too. Also the new Nexus Devices have just been release recently, which are other options. Me personally, I would recommend the G4 still. The DoubleTap2Wake/Sleep is so addicting and will change how you use your phone. It also has Wireless Charging (with an addition of a Qi Sticker). The addition of a second display looks pretty cool, but probably will only work with LG specific apps. No one knows if anyone will be able to customize the ability of the second screen. As for the Nexus devices, the 5X and the 6X are a little too small and a little too big for me. The LG Nexus would be my first choice out of the 2015 Nexii. However the LG software is very very cool. It is AOSP enough but has very useful little changes that will be missed on a bland AOSP rom (floating dialer, messaging, clip board, etc). Also DoubleTap2Wake is finicky on the AOSP roms. So if you desire the need to use AOSP, go with one of the Nexus. If you are sold on the G4 (like I am) then just do it. You'll be good.
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Just saw your Ninja edit with making the purchase. Worry not. Welcome to the community.
Hi player911,
Thanks for the great welcome to the LG G4 community! I did make the decision to not worry about the V10 and appreciate your opinion on that. I'm excited about the phone, I've been on the Note 2 forever. Didn't use the stylus much (the times I did to make quick notes I can instead just use pen and paper and "scan" it with the camera into OneNote.) Verizon already shipped it Fedex, will probably get it Monday.
Doug

[Q] Should I upgrade? Also, Root Questions

I'm thinking about upgrading from my Samsung S4 to the LG G4. I primarily use my phone for some moderate/heavy graphics gaming, normal phone calling/texting/photos, and tethering as my main home internet. It seems like from what I've read that the easiest way to root the G4 is to take the OTA 13b update then flash a rooted image that's posted in the forums correct? Would you guys recommend this phone for what I need out of it? My main reason for upgrading is because my S4 overheats easily while I download things when tethering. Also, I hate phones that don't have a removable battery or lacks a microsd slot. Have you guys noticed any extreme overheating issues where the phone will close down apps or shutdown completely? Let me know your thoughts, thanks!
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I'm thinking about upgrading from my Samsung S4 to the LG G4. I primarily use my phone for some moderate/heavy graphics gaming, normal phone calling/texting/photos, and tethering as my main home internet. It seems like from what I've read that the easiest way to root the G4 is to take the OTA 13b update then flash a rooted image that's posted in the forums correct? Would you guys recommend this phone for what I need out of it? My main reason for upgrading is because my S4 overheats easily while I download things when tethering. Also, I hate phones that don't have a removable battery or lacks a microsd slot. Have you guys noticed any extreme overheating issues where the phone will close down apps or shutdown completely? Let me know your thoughts, thanks!
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I havent used a Samsung phone since the Galaxy Nexus so I can't directly compare but I did come from the HTC One M7 which was a great phone. With that said, I find the G4 to be the best phone I have used in a long time. It just works. It is fast, has an incredible screen and doesnt have to too much LG skinning over Android UI. I haven't noticed any overheat issues with it, and like you I love the fact that the battery is removable. Usually I get more than a full days worth out of the battery, but on really heavy usage days its nice to be able to put my other battery in and not worry about my phone dying.
As far as rooting goes, if you by the G4 then taking the OTA and rooting from there is your best bet. I personally prefer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586 because it is easy to follow and it will provide you with a backup of your stock system image incase something goes wrong and you want to quickly go back to stock or to your last good configuration. If you don't want to root your own, you could just use one of the existing pre-rooted images and skip to step 3 of the tutorial I linked.
The only thing I don' t like about this phone is that the bootloader the carrier devices, which means no custom ROMS unless your on the international unlocked version. There was work happening on unlocking the bootloader for our devices but last I checked it would only work with the VS986 version 10 software, so all of us on 11a, 12b, or 13b are SOL until they figure out how to unlock our bootloaders. Besides that, I love this phone.
Thanks for your response! I ended up buying it so that's great to hear! My S4 bootloader was locked as well. Seems like all Verizon phones from now on will have bootloader locked unless it's the Google phones.
quick question, i am in 10B version and can i use the root injection in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586) to root the device?
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quick question, i am in 10B version and can i use the root injection in this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586) to root the device?
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You should be able to. AFAIK it works for all software versions.

Upgrading from rooted/rommed G3 to G4, but don't want to activate G4. Possible?

Advice Please:
I have a G3 with PacMan ROM and it's freaking sweet. However, my infrared/camera (which I use hundreds of times/day for work) is not working when I shoot certain types of materials (works on leather, blurs on cloth now). I was planning on just waiting to get the G4 when more ROMs were out. However, now I'm rushed to pull the trigger. So here's my question:
I want to not activate my new G4, but use it for work over wi-fi and continue to use my G3 for everything else (calls/texts). Since I had to order my G4 to get more GB, the Verizon rep is telling me that I can have the G4 and keep my service on the G3. However, they will need to 1) Activate the G4/Deactivate G3, 2) Deactivate G4/Reactivate G3. Will I have any problems reactivating my G3 since it's rooted and ROMmed? Will this cause any problems with Verizon? Will they even notice?
Also, If I'm able to do this... Can I go ahead and root/Rom the inactivated G4 and activate it once a satisfactory ROM is out (and installed on it)?
I know this is complex and doesn't do many people much good, so MANY THANKS to whoever lends a hand!!!!!
I hate being in this predicament... If only we lived in a world where all the ROMs were available to all carriers within the first month of release... if only... LOL
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Advice Please:
I have a G3 with PacMan ROM and it's freaking sweet. However, my infrared/camera (which I use hundreds of times/day for work) is not working when I shoot certain types of materials (works on leather, blurs on cloth now). I was planning on just waiting to get the G4 when more ROMs were out. However, now I'm rushed to pull the trigger. So here's my question:
I want to not activate my new G4, but use it for work over wi-fi and continue to use my G3 for everything else (calls/texts). Since I had to order my G4 to get more GB, the Verizon rep is telling me that I can have the G4 and keep my service on the G3. However, they will need to 1) Activate the G4/Deactivate G3, 2) Deactivate G4/Reactivate G3. Will I have any problems reactivating my G3 since it's rooted and ROMmed? Will this cause any problems with Verizon? Will they even notice?
Also, If I'm able to do this... Can I go ahead and root/Rom the inactivated G4 and activate it once a satisfactory ROM is out (and installed on it)?
I know this is complex and doesn't do many people much good, so MANY THANKS to whoever lends a hand!!!!!
I hate being in this predicament... If only we lived in a world where all the ROMs were available to all carriers within the first month of release... if only... LOL
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Yes, you can activate the G4 and go back to the G3, even with root. When you activate the G4 make sure you go through the setup process before you pull the Sim and install the Sim back into the g3. Wifi will work on the G4 without the Sim at that point. Done it many times.
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Yes, you can activate the G4 and go back to the G3, even with root. When you activate the G4 make sure you go through the setup process before you pull the Sim and install the Sim back into the g3. Wifi will work on the G4 without the Sim at that point. Done it many times.
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I'll second this... As I just did it lol. I bought my G4 back in October and used it for a week then went back to my G3 while waiting for some more development to happen. I'm back on the 4 now. Jumping back and forth works fine.
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I'll second this... As I just did it lol. I bought my G4 back in October and used it for a week then went back to my G3 while waiting for some more development to happen. I'm back on the 4 now. Jumping back and forth works fine.
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I juump from ZTE Moto E prepaid G3 and the G4. works fine with a good standing sim.
Thanks so much for the help!
To push it a step further... Could I Root/Rom the new G4, and then return it back to Verizon in my 2 week trial period without any alarms going off? Would I just need to un-root and flash stock Rom before returning?
The guys at the Verizon store are so oblivious to android development that I wouldn't be surprised if they took a rommed and rooted G4 back without realizing it!
Unfortunately I don't think we have any roms for our verizon g4 and most likely will never have more than stock based unless someone unlocks the boot loader or comes up with another bump and I think they've about given up trying which really sucks cuz I have 2 of then lol
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dadrumgod said:
Unfortunately I don't think we have any roms for our verizon g4 and most likely will never have more than stock based unless someone unlocks the boot loader or comes up with another bump and I think they've about given up trying which really sucks cuz I have 2 of then lol
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Grim news...
I'm stuck with Verizon since I use a company phone. What's the best Verizon phone that has sufficient ROM options?
moreinternetplease said:
Grim news...
I'm stuck with Verizon since I use a company phone. What's the best Verizon phone that has sufficient ROM options?
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Well I put it like this, I have 2 g4's and 2 days ago traded one for a g3 vs985 and I'm still in utter shock at how much this g3 blows those g4 outta the water in every single aspect and I've tested this thing balls out non stop and I hated lollipop and marshmallow until now that I'm running resurrection remix 6.0.1..rooting and custom recovery were a single click each and all I had to do was flash a 35b bootstack and modem to get mm running. I can't stress highly enough how much you'll regret getting rid of the g3 cuz there isn't very much to advance to with Verizon for a modder like us. The way they lock down their phones is just evil and the g3 is a rare miracle for a Verizon device. Have you done a lot of flashing yet on your g3?
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dadrumgod said:
Well I put it like this, I have 2 g4's and 2 days ago traded one for a g3 vs985 and I'm still in utter shock at how much this g3 blows those g4 outta the water in every single aspect and I've tested this thing balls out non stop and I hated lollipop and marshmallow until now that I'm running resurrection remix 6.0.1..rooting and custom recovery were a single click each and all I had to do was flash a 35b bootstack and modem to get mm running. I can't stress highly enough how much you'll regret getting rid of the g3 cuz there isn't very much to advance to with Verizon for a modder like us. The way they lock down their phones is just evil and the g3 is a rare miracle for a Verizon device. Have you done a lot of flashing yet on your g3?
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That's what I was afraid of, thanks for confirming my suspicions! I have been using the PACMAN ROM for over a year now! Which ROMS do you recommend? Also note: I'm just good enough to root and flash. I've never messed with kernels or anything else.
I've run into a few quirks with my PACMAN ROM, nothing serious though (except for my camera not focusing as well anymore). Maybe a new ROM is just the change I need!
THANKS
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That's what I was afraid of, thanks for confirming my suspicions! I have been using the PACMAN ROM for over a year now! Which ROMS do you recommend? Also note: I'm just good enough to root and flash. I've never messed with kernels or anything else.
I've run into a few quirks with my PACMAN ROM, nothing serious though (except for my camera not focusing as well anymore). Maybe a new ROM is just the change I need!
THANKS
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Man on the g3 there's more Roms than I can begin to find a good start, hell I just started going down the list on Android File Host just search vs985 and there's over 400 files to start with. A good tip is to get a copy of each Android version's bootstack, modem, and kernal zips on XDA or you'll get updater script errors from the base band being off. Most likely you'll only have to stick with the latest version cuz most people go up in Android versions, not me I'm all over the place and still consider JB and kk the best and my personal favorite. But the Dirty Unicorns mm rom has really stepped up and cool as hell , especially the unique nav bar. If you run into problems finding the right bootstacks PM me and I'll hook you up
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Oh yea a new ROM changes everything but unfortunately I doubt the Verizon g4 will ever have much ROM action and I'd burn my g4 before I would my g3 without hesitation lol
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Sprint Z2 Reviews?

I have about had it with my unrootable LG V30+.....the call quality is crap and seems to be way worse on the same networork I got good quality with my old Galaxys% and HTC10
How are people liking this phone on Sprint?
1) Call quality? Calling Plus work well? (It sux IMO on the LG V30+)
2) Battery life good?
3) How are the notifications? I grew to hate the Always on display on the V30 but its your only option unless you dont want to now if anything is there when screen is off? Is there an NoLED on this phone?
4) is not having a head phone jack a downside?
Right now, its the only phone I'd run on Sprint until T-Mobile is done buying them out so I can get a Pixel. Voice calling plus sounds pretty good. Not as good as a true VoIP call but getting there. A lot of people claim the mods are gimmicky, yes some are, but the battery packs keeps your USB-C slot free for the headphone jack cable while the mod charges your phone, so most times you might even forget you don't have the Jack.
Bloatware is a PITA on Sprint. On nougat we were able to disable 90% of it but it's pretty well embedded on Oreo. Can only disable and each update enables them again.
ROMs are now out there. Some features don't work, but I haven't noticed anything (calling plus isn't there, but call quality on mobile network sounds about the same on this phone.)
Edit: there is a notification LED nestled behind our proximity sensor. Its disabled on stock but works on AOSP. There is a camera flash app floating around in the forum that is an amazing alternative. (We have front flash and the app can do front flash, back or both)
Going into the moto app, you can disable always on.
Thanks! I have some more questions and comments in Red!
Uzephi said:
Right now, its the only phone I'd run on Sprint until T-Mobile is done buying them out so I can get a Pixel. Cant you just buy a Pixel? it is on the BYOP List as compatible
Voice calling plus sounds pretty good. Not as good as a true VoIP call but getting there. A lot of people claim the mods are gimmicky, yes some are, but the battery packs keeps your USB-C slot free for the headphone jack cable while the mod charges your phone, so most times you might even forget you don't have the Jack. Confused...are you saying in order to use the headphones while charging the battery pack is a great buy? I only use a head phone jack in car, but cant charge and use head phone same time?
Bloatware is a PITA on Sprint. On nougat we were able to disable 90% of it but it's pretty well embedded on Oreo. Can only disable and each update enables them again. Are you rooted, are you saying even with Root we cant get bloatware out?
ROMs are now out there. Some features don't work.... like?
, but I haven't noticed anything (calling plus isn't there, but call quality on mobile network sounds about the same on this phone.) I was under the assumption that this phone had Calling Plus on Sprint it says so on Sprints website:
Feature list:
Calling PLUS: Calling PLUS lets you call over Wi-Fi Connections and Sprint's LTE network. You can browse the Internet and use apps while on a call. Enable the service under Settings on your phone and experience great coverage and domestic calls at no charge.
Edit: there is a notification LED nestled behind our proximity sensor. Its disabled on stock but works on AOSP. There is a camera flash app floating around in the forum that is an amazing alternative. (We have front flash and the app can do front flash, back or both)
Going into the moto app, you can disable always on.
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Thanks! I have some more questions and comments in Red!
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You forgot to remove the quotes. Now I can't see your questions when quoting you.
Plus calling works on stock. It doesn't on AOSP, that was my statement. That us because Sprint does some ****ery to get it to work. Modified GSF jar, modified phone app, and some XML stuff in OEM. Things AOSP will not support on a ROM intended for multiple carriers.
With root, you cannot "delete" or "uninstall" the apps. They reappear. All bloat is in OEM and if you wipe OEM, you'll lose WiFi calling along other features.
Besides WiFi calling, VoLTE, and SELinux (will not be CTS certified until that's fixed) I honestly don't know of any other issues... Oh, I did have a provisioning issue a few months back, but seems to have been fixed since then. Been running AOSP for over two months without going stock besides one time to ensure flash all would pull update and take it.
Edit: oh. Headphone thingy... You don't need to use your USB-C port to charge your phone if you get a battery pack mod, freeing up your USB-C for the adapter that comes with the phone that converts USB-C to 3.5mm headphones jack.
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You forgot to remove the quotes. Now I can't see your questions when quoting you.
Plus calling works on stock. It doesn't on AOSP, that was my statement. That us because Sprint does some ****ery to get it to work. Modified GSF jar, modified phone app, and some XML stuff in OEM. Things AOSP will not support on a ROM intended for multiple carriers.
With root, you cannot "delete" or "uninstall" the apps. They reappear. All bloat is in OEM and if you wipe OEM, you'll lose WiFi calling along other features.
Besides WiFi calling, VoLTE, and SELinux (will not be CTS certified until that's fixed) I honestly don't know of any other issues... Oh, I did have a provisioning issue a few months back, but seems to have been fixed since then. Been running AOSP for over two months without going stock besides one time to ensure flash all would pull update and take it.
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I've never reallu understood what AOSP means...Stock being what comes with the phone obviously and AOSP is a phone rooted with a Rom on it?
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I've never reallu understood what AOSP means...Stock being what comes with the phone obviously and AOSP is a phone rooted with a Rom on it?
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AOSP means Android Open Source Project. 99% of custom ROMs like lineageOS, Dirty Unicorns, Carbon ROM, etc run AOSP.
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AOSP means Android Open Source Project. 99% of custom ROMs like lineageOS, Dirty Unicorns, Carbon ROM, etc run AOSP.
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So google has found a way to battle rooting in Oreo keeping us, even with unlocked bootloaders from getting rid of useless Google Apps?
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So google has found a way to battle rooting in Oreo keeping us, even with unlocked bootloaders from getting rid of useless Google Apps?
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It isn't google. It's device OEMs and carriers. Sprint tells Motorola do everything in their power to keep the carrier specific stuff on the phone. You can still disable, but it'll still be a file on the device. This is why I want a Pixel. No carrier bloat. I hate the page and a half of junk Sprint installs on our device. I guess they needed more money and that's why T-Mo is buying them out.
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It isn't google. It's device OEMs and carriers. Sprint tells Motorola do everything in their power to keep the carrier specific stuff on the phone. You can still disable, but it'll still be a file on the device. This is why I want a Pixel. No carrier bloat. I hate the page and a half of junk Sprint installs on our device. I guess they needed more money and that's why T-Mo is buying them out.
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IS this the case even with the Z2 you can buy from Motorola directly and use it on Sprint?
Why dont you buy a Pixel directly from them and use it on sprint?
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IS this the case even with the Z2 you can buy from Motorola directly and use it on Sprint?
Why dont you buy a Pixel directly from them and use it on sprint?
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All Z2's are carrier locked. You cannot grab a USC one and it work on Sprint. If I use another one that's carrier unlocked, I won't get the plus calling without sprint firmware, so I'd just flash AOSP again anyway. Google Pixel 2 has a plethora of issues compared to this phone and AOSP. At least calling works 100% of the time. I did my research and getting this and unlocking the bootloader (reason I chose it, if I can't unlock from OEM, I won't buy it) and installing a custom ROM. I hate OEM bloat and BS.
So thr one for 500 on moto site will still have calling plus active or not?
And youre saying the minute I root I lose vallong plus if I install an AOSP ROM
I need calling plus for a house with no cell service
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So thr one for 500 on moto site will still have calling plus active or not?
And youre saying the minute I root I lose vallong plus if I install an AOSP ROM
I need calling plus for a house with no cell service
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If it doesn't say Sprint, WiFi calling and VoLTE will not work. Only the Sprint software will have it work.
Just rooting won't break those calling features. If you aren't installing a custom ROM, you'll be fine.
So is there a thumbprint on front or back?
And in car you can't charge and have head phone same time ?
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So is there a thumbprint on front or back?
And in car you can't charge and have head phone same time ?
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Fingerprint sensor is front middle bottom.
If you can find an adapter that does both, otherwise if you want to charge and have headphones, use the moto battery mod.
Uzephi said:
If it doesn't say Sprint, WiFi calling and VoLTE will not work. Only the Sprint software will have it work.
Just rooting won't break those calling features. If you aren't installing a custom ROM, you'll be fine.
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When I had my Galaxy s5 rooted I didnt lose Wifi Calling....is this phone different?
Which Sprint apps are you talking about that specifically break this function if you take them away?
islandfever said:
When I had my Galaxy s5 rooted I didnt lose Wifi Calling....is this phone different?
Which Sprint apps are you talking about that specifically break this function if you take them away?
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Rooting will not lose WiFi calling. Rooting will not adversely affect your ability to use calling plus. Wiping OEM to remove bloat will.
What would specifically wiping OEM mean? Not sure I have actually done that other than wipe and add a ROM. Never stayed on stock
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What would specifically wiping OEM mean? Not sure I have actually done that other than wipe and add a ROM. Never stayed on stock
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If you choose this phone, you'd have to stay stock to have WiFi calling
What do you think of any of the other Moto Phones that can BYOP to Sprint?
moto e4
moto e4 plus
moto g4
moto g4 play
moto g4 plus
moto g5 plus
moto g5s plus special edition
moto x pure edition
moto x4
moto z2 play
islandfever said:
What do you think of any of the other Moto Phones that can BYOP to Sprint?
moto e4
moto e4 plus
moto g4
moto g4 play
moto g4 plus
moto g5 plus
moto g5s plus special edition
moto x pure edition
moto x4
moto z2 play
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BYOP to Sprint will most likely not have WiFi calling. After fiddling with this phone and trying to get it to work with an international variant's ROM, I can tell you it's a 20% chance WiFi calling will work.

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