Using the Robin without the cloud - Nextbit Robin

My friend is thinking of getting a Robin thanks to today's Goldbox deal on Amazon.
Is it possible to use the Robin as just a normal phone, without relying on any cloud-based storage? 32gb is more than enough for her. And I figure worse comes to worst, I can flash a rom for her but it won't necessarily problem-free OTA updates (she will not flash roms and doesn't want to rely on me to do it every time).
So basically, 1. how is the skin on the OS in reference to using it without relying on cloud storage?
and 2. Is there a ROM that would allow that (like CM for example) that would allow worry-free OTA updates?
Thanks!

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Finaly Nvidia Shield TV Update 3.0

Update**
Update 3.0 already out, just go to settings and download the upgrade or download http://ota-downloads.nvidia.com/ota..._e-full_ota-41937_667.2671.20160218230615.zip and Flash it with TWRP.
Enjoy Android 6.0
Thanks for the link brotbuexe
Great when ??
https://youtu.be/QtPGPBN5PJQ
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Great. Good to see updates coming.
Will they enable the track pad as it was advertised?
Will there be Skype as it was advertised?
I'm excited for the update.
Sometimes soon is not soon at all. ? they made it seem like it was released till the last sentence
Note 5 ?
Hope it's soon enough, the USB storage option is really a blast since I got a 1TB external exFAT harddrive attached, using that would be beast as ****.
would it be possible to flash ir with twrp without losing root? sorry for the noob question
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ShadowRii said:
would it be possible to flash ir with twrp without losing root? sorry for the noob question
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Best way would be to have systemless root, and to flash each individual partition with fastboot.
so if you had systtemless root, you could just flash the stock boot.img, and do a standard OTA.
once the OTA is done and everything is working you get systemless root by flashing via fastboot recovery and the then the systemless supersu package via TWRP
(all this is as long as you haven't modified the system partition)
And just one high end game though
Well it's thursday here but i have not seen the game available or the update to marshmallow. Guess i'll keep checking for it.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is available on Google Play now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nvidia.metalgearrisingrevengeance
Yes... and quit good i must say... Waiting for RE4... and of course.. Marshmallow Update.
is metal geer rising activated by a server? so you always have to be online, like doom ?
The game is available but the Marshmallow update isn't live yet. And installing a 5.5 Gb game on the internal memory is impossible. I have a 64Gb class 10 micro SD plugged in but I don't want to install any game on it cause I know that I will have to erase it to use it as internal storage in Marshmallow.
Can't you just move the games/apps back to internal SD, format and move back?
Still waiting for the fabled marshmallow update. Can't come soon enough for the sake of my internal memory!
Have to say though, some of the "new" features touted, aren't exactly new.
"Several new features offer increased personalization and ease of use. The home screen can now be customized by rearranging app tiles and menus. Searching has become easier with a new speak or click-to-type functionality".
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the last updates to the Android TV launcher & Google apps gave us both of those things. I've been rearranging my apps for a few weeks now...
January 17th . . . still waiting. It's now been over a whole quarter since Nvidia said they wouldn't keep us waiting "too long." Normally, I might be inclined to think the delay is trying to reconcile "M" with Android TV, that is, Google's biggest mistake ever just behind the Glass. But the Nexus Player already has Marshmallow. Every single element of Android performs noticibly worse on the stock Android TV than it does, for say, on Zulu99's rom. Who, might I add, worked on theirs for how long compared to Nvidias whole damn team? The Nvidia Shield Console is arguably the most advanced android device in existance. I would like to be at the very least somewhat thrilled by an official attempt at an OS by the makers. I'm not expecting to EVER be wowed again like I was for the original Shield before they messed up the streaming feature with it's innacurate roaming diagnostic features and stupid uneditable poor signal icon. Nvidia better have a daaaaaaaaaaamn good excuse.
any news on update.. so annoying
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January 17th . . . still waiting. It's now been over a whole quarter since Nvidia said they wouldn't keep us waiting "too long." Normally, I might be inclined to think the delay is trying to reconcile "M" with Android TV, that is, Google's biggest mistake ever just behind the Glass. But the Nexus Player already has Marshmallow. Every single element of Android performs noticibly worse on the stock Android TV than it does, for say, on Zulu99's rom. Who, might I add, worked on theirs for how long compared to Nvidias whole damn team? The Nvidia Shield Console is arguably the most advanced android device in existance. I would like to be at the very least somewhat thrilled by an official attempt at an OS by the makers. I'm not expecting to EVER be wowed again like I was for the original Shield before they messed up the streaming feature with it's innacurate roaming diagnostic features and stupid uneditable poor signal icon. Nvidia better have a daaaaaaaaaaamn good excuse.
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I can't agree with you more... How is it that the Android boxes coming out of China have enough common sense not to use [Android TV] (which is turrible), but instead just slap their own front ends on top of the real Android OS, so that the user can then decide if they like it, or want something better (aka Nova Launcher)... NVIDIA seems to have built their system using an OS with 3 year olds in mind. On a side note, Google should have learned from the failure of [Google TV] and just stopped, instead of rebranding the same failed BS as [Android TV]...

Anyone has compared this tablet vs the Lenovo S8-50F?

Hi!
A local is selling this tablet for $75 so I was considering it vs my current Lenovo S8-50f if the display is any better because of the option of LTE and extra RAM.
Anyone had a chance to compare them? It is a bit of a drive so I am trying to get some feedback before I check it out.
Thanks
I don't know if this helps or if you already know about this feature of the GSMArena website, but have you checked http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=6681&idPhone2=6173?
Keep in mind that the latest official stock ROM for the VK810 runs off of Android 5.0.2 and it's kinda sluggish, and updates to apps via the Play Store take extraordinarily long under Lollipop. I really wish they had at least updated to 5.1.1, which on the Verizon G3 worked noticeably smoother than 5.0.x. So I'd suggest finding out if there's been Android updates for the Lenovo to see if they at least have 5.1.1. Also keep in mind that builds of CyanogenMod 12.1 for the VK810 never got fully reliable for the VK810 in my opinion, and mobile data (and maybe GPS and Bluetooth) didn't work at all, so that's not really an option.
Looks like the Lenovo and the VK810 both have the same RAM and storage. 16 GB of internal storage really sucks IMHO, and I'll never get a tablet with less than 32 GB. I do have a 128 GB MicroSD card in it, at least.
I was running stock but heavily debloated and rooted Lollipop 5.0.2 on my VK810 until recently. I'm rebuilding my flashable debloat zips to take into account the bloat in the last KitKat release as I plan on trying going back to KitKat and will try to stay there. There'll be some things I'll miss about Lollipop but we'll see.
That all said, $75 is a hell of a deal with no contract, but there isn't really any active development for this device, and you already have a working LTE tablet, I wouldn't bother. Sure, another third of an inch larger than on the Lenovo, but that's not much.
Good luck, whatever you decide.

Who here doesn't root anymore?

Just curious if anyone else doesn't care about root anymore.
I haven't rooted since I took the Marshmallow update, and I don't miss a thing about root. My phone runs great without a custom kernel or the ability to write to the microSD with apps that don't normally get to do so.
I'm not arguing that being unrooted is better. The only real benefit to not having root is that I can just take the security updates OTA with no fuss or muss. But I'm not paranoid about security updates, so that doesn't matter much to me. It's just that if root was such a good thing, why don't I miss it?
I agree, it isn't work the effort anymore. My next Smart Phone will be Google only.
Yup, haven't rooted in a while. It's nice being able to take the security updates and keep the phone a little more locked down. Only thing I miss is ad blocking.
Not to derail this thread. I have some input for un-rooted users. But also my feelings for root.
You un-rooted users try Adguard? The Google Play version works for Samsung and Yandex browsers only.
The other browsers require the version that comes from their site.
But Adguard is limited to VPN only for un-rooted devices and may use a tad more RAM and battery and be slower. Rooted or not, Adguard may be the best ad-blocker for Android.
What about Good Lock? Can you run that on un-rooted marshmallow phone? Dunno, maybe you can?
Then there's package disabler apps on Google Play that you can use to deal with bloat. Tried those?
However, I'd miss root too much to go without it, personally. No V4A for easy tunes listening, Xposed customization (or custom ROMs) and individual core control, and one of my favorites: modified Swype with top number row and one added shortcut to edit keyboard.
What kind of screen on time are guys getting on battery stats? I usually get 8 hours plus on the stock sized capacity battery but that depends on what I'm using there phone for. -(Browsing seems less intensive compared to streaming, gaming, downloading and talking.-use effects stats the most...)
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idk about not needing root lol
but not needing a custom rom is acceptable lol
i know for me im stock rooted only to remove bloat center my clock to put percent in battery instead of on the side
plus once you have adaway and the 1 for youtube you cant go back *At least i think so*
I am not root as yet i have no problem so far yet with the stock rom
I have not rooted since the Marshmallow upgrade, either. I miss Titanium Backup and FolderMount, but I am too lazy to unroot for the frequent security updates.
I specifically root for AdAway and V4A sound processing. Being able to have root is more important to me than Android Pay, Samsung Pay, Samsung Apps Store, and all apps that force 1 minute video ads to play before you can do anything else.
Since Samsung has decided to start locking bootloaders on all new phones they sell, eliminating the possibility to root....its time for me to switch brands and even carriers. Its been a long time coming.
My next phone in 2 months will be on Cricket. I am leaving Sprint Postpaid after 12 years and will be saving $80 a month in plan cost on the 2 phones on my account... even after 18% employer discount on my Everything Data Family 1500 plan. I dont need unlimited data anymore and Cricket has faster LTE than Sprint in my area.
I am looking at buying the Nexus 6P (or the brand new HTC Nexus model), the Motorola Z (if they make an unlocked force edition) or the new Axon 7.
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I think root is not needed for now but if note 4 is note get nougat or further updates we will need root for custom roms or add new features our phone

OP3T arriving to me soon - worth rooting?

So recently I have purschased a 3T (after my Galaxy S6 exploded) and it's coming to my hands really soon. The question I'm asking myself right now is whether that amazing device is worth rooting. The question is quite bizarre in my case since I am an Android enthusiast and so far I have rooted EVERY SINGLE device I have owned. I also used to be a ROM/kernel developer as well back in the Xperia Arc/HOX/N4/5 days and root was simply essential for me especially that I loved playing around with Android. Referring to my last choice - Galaxy S6 (which replaced my old might Nexus 5) just had to be rooted. I came to Samsung from CLEAN Android experience and no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't make it with tons of Touchwiz bloatware slowing my device down. Now, I have reached the point when I am not really this sure if I'll be rooting OP3T. Now, I just expect a device to be flawless in everyday usage and simply reliable. Any tips? Is it really worth rooting OP3T and sacrificing Oxygen OS OTAs? Or maybe the custom ROMs out there are so outstanding that it's just a must do. Thanks in advance
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So recently I have purschased a 3T (after my Galaxy S6 exploded) and it's coming to my hands really soon. The question I'm asking myself right now is whether that amazing device is worth rooting. The question is quite bizarre in my case since I am an Android enthusiast and so far I have rooted EVERY SINGLE device I have owned. I also used to be a ROM/kernel developer as well back in the Xperia Arc/HOX/N4/5 days and root was simply essential for me especially that I loved playing around with Android. Referring to my last choice - Galaxy S6 (which replaced my old might Nexus 5) just had to be rooted. I came to Samsung from CLEAN Android experience and no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't make it with tons of Touchwiz bloatware slowing my device down. Now, I have reached the point when I am not really this sure if I'll be rooting OP3T. Now, I just expect a device to be flawless in everyday usage and simply reliable. Any tips? Is it really worth rooting OP3T and sacrificing Oxygen OS OTAs? Or maybe the custom ROMs out there are so outstanding that it's just a must do. Thanks in advance
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No i dont think so. Oxygenos is simply smooth you hardly find lag and 6gb is just enough. All my family members using oneplus 3 and 3t. Except me nobody has rooted it. But the performance is so awesome you dont need to root the phone
Btw oneplus warranty includes rooted devices
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No i dont think so. Oxygenos is simply smooth you hardly find lag and 6gb is just enough. All my family members using oneplus 3 and 3t. Except me nobody has rooted it. But the performance is so awesome you dont need to root the phone
Btw oneplus warranty includes rooted devices
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Even for AdAway, Greenify or SDMaid? Those were quite essential apps for me especially on the crappy GS6. SDMaid could do wonders to put it back to smooth work.
If you find those apps useful, then it's worth it.
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If you find those apps useful, then it's worth it.
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Exactly.
For what it is worth, I was a huge AdAway user. I've gotten around it by using Dolphin browser with ad blocking extension. Works every bit as effectively as AdAway for web browsing. Sure, I have to deal with a few ads in some apps, but this is a minor annoyance for me.
I have had the phone since June and never once felt the need to root. As stated earlier, OOS is simply brilliant.
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Try YuBrowser on this phone. It's optimized for our Snapdragon and comes with a lot of security. I also use SDMaid.
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Even for AdAway, Greenify or SDMaid? Those were quite essential apps for me especially on the crappy GS6. SDMaid could do wonders to put it back to smooth work.
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You don't need greenify bcoz oxygenos has built-in hibernating tool. For blocking ads use can use a adguard which do not required a rooted phone. As far sd maid is concerned i have not used it so i cant comment on that.
If you root the phone and oneplus released a new update you can flash the update ( but u need flash updated full rom available from oneplus website) through twrp. You dont need oneplus recovery.

Is it worth it

So I have always been a razer fan and always fancied checking out there phones. I here they ain't the best but I have a chance to get my hand on the first one and wondering if I should, I herd the camera is trash but I also see there are gcam ports for it and wondering if that makes much difference to the camera at all, I had the pixel 2 and lived the pic quality and used a few gcams on other phones and results were great so jw what it's like on razer. What would people suggest. Is it worth it?
I'm still using the Razer Phone 1.
If you stick to stock rom, it's not worth it... no more security updates, no exFAT sdxc card support unless you adopt it as internal storage (so you are stuck with 64GB), no aptX bluetooth codec.
If you plan on using custom rom, it's better but overall still not worth it. Not many custom roms available. Lineage is officially supported, but I had sleepless nights getting it to work. Going into recovery mode requires plugging the phone into a computer or another phone... which if you happen to be in a situation where you can only boot normally by first going into recovery mode (yes i had to live with this for most of last year)... you better hope your phone doesn't just spontaneously restart or run out of juice without a USB cable and computer/phone nearby. Keep in mind, Google Pay won't work with customs rom. Magisk can add aptX, but no luck with exFAT sdxc.
Yes, the 120Hz refresh rate is nice but the phone at this age no longer has stellar battery. Like you said, camera is trash. GCam only works for one of the two rear cameras (i.e. front camera does not work with GCam). Another annoying bit is the speaker grills... they fall off and get bent or broken, and there is no replacement you can buy.
I'm keeping my Razer Phone around since I like to tinker with the phone and see how long it can last. If you like to do the same, I hope you get a really good deal on the phone. Otherwise, I'd say look elsewhere.
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I'm still using the Razer Phone 1.
If you stick to stock rom, it's not worth it... no more security updates, no exFAT sdxc card support unless you adopt it as internal storage (so you are stuck with 64GB), no aptX bluetooth codec.
If you plan on using custom rom, it's better but overall still not worth it. Not many custom roms available. Lineage is officially supported, but I had sleepless nights getting it to work. Going into recovery mode requires plugging the phone into a computer or another phone... which if you happen to be in a situation where you can only boot normally by first going into recovery mode (yes i had to live with this for most of last year)... you better hope your phone doesn't just spontaneously restart or run out of juice without a USB cable and computer/phone nearby. Keep in mind, Google Pay won't work with customs rom. Magisk can add aptX, but no luck with exFAT sdxc.
Yes, the 120Hz refresh rate is nice but the phone at this age no longer has stellar battery. Like you said, camera is trash. GCam only works for one of the two rear cameras (i.e. front camera does not work with GCam). Another annoying bit is the speaker grills... they fall off and get bent or broken, and there is no replacement you can buy.
I'm keeping my Razer Phone around since I like to tinker with the phone and see how long it can last. If you like to do the same, I hope you get a really good deal on the phone. Otherwise, I'd say look elsewhere.
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I still using the Rzer phone 1,too.It worked well in 2021.Could you share me the Telegram group of Razer phone1?Or others communicate group?
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I still using the Rzer phone 1,too.It worked well in 2021.Could you share me the Telegram group of Razer phone1?Or others communicate group?
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Not sure if there is a Telegram group for the phone. I mainly just use XDA here.
As a quick update to my previous post, in terms of the limited storage, I've gone down the route of picking up a 256GB A2 microsdxc card (split 37% (95GB) adoptable storage and the remainder as FAT32). After using the migrate function for adoptable storage (thus in theory the system thinks there is about 159GB of internal storage), this seems to ease up on the limited storage issue.
The reason I split the card is for the possibility (although untested) to backup my phone to the card / transfer files via the card and still use the card on another device (may require the phone to be powered off to not mess with the system/app files on the adoptable storage part).
But overall, my view still stands, only get this phone now if you want to tinker with it. Don't expect battery to be great with this phone's age either (FYI, look at this thread to manage battery health https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...arging-controller-acc-on-razer-phone.4235283/).
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I'm still using the Razer Phone 1.
If you stick to stock rom, it's not worth it... no more security updates, no exFAT sdxc card support unless you adopt it as internal storage (so you are stuck with 64GB), no aptX bluetooth codec.
If you plan on using custom rom, it's better but overall still not worth it. Not many custom roms available. Lineage is officially supported, but I had sleepless nights getting it to work. Going into recovery mode requires plugging the phone into a computer or another phone... which if you happen to be in a situation where you can only boot normally by first going into recovery mode (yes i had to live with this for most of last year)... you better hope your phone doesn't just spontaneously restart or run out of juice without a USB cable and computer/phone nearby. Keep in mind, Google Pay won't work with customs rom. Magisk can add aptX, but no luck with exFAT sdxc.
Yes, the 120Hz refresh rate is nice but the phone at this age no longer has stellar battery. Like you said, camera is trash. GCam only works for one of the two rear cameras (i.e. front camera does not work with GCam). Another annoying bit is the speaker grills... they fall off and get bent or broken, and there is no replacement you can buy.
I'm keeping my Razer Phone around since I like to tinker with the phone and see how long it can last. If you like to do the same, I hope you get a really good deal on the phone. Otherwise, I'd say look elsewhere.
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I had one sleepless night to install Lineage os. Now that it's installed, I'm really enjoying this phone. Look for a good deal if you're buying anyway, like I would pick this over a budget phone if they're the same price (only if you plan to use a custom rom). The stock rom is way too outdated

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