Where should I start with this phone with out rooting it just yet? Thanks
WilliamStern said:
Where should I start with this phone with out rooting it just yet? Thanks
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Market, lots of good free stuff.
harolds said:
Market, lots of good free stuff.
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Thanks, but I know about the market. I'm not new to Android just new to the Nexus 1.
WilliamStern said:
Thanks, but I know about the market. I'm not new to Android just new to the Nexus 1.
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Sorry, I can't read minds.
harolds said:
Sorry, I can't read minds.
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lmaoo
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LOL.. The best thing about this phone is to root it.. get started.
Sindroid said:
LOL.. The best thing about this phone is to root it.. get started.
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For what? Flashlight/Tether available without rooting. Updates to froyo available without rooting.
Unless he's a developer with a need for root access, why?
DarkDvr said:
For what? Flashlight/Tether available without rooting. Updates to froyo available without rooting.
Unless he's a developer with a need for root access, why?
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because if he doesnt root, he will burn in that white notification bar causing merpanent image sticking to the pixels at the top of his screen. rooting will let him use a black notification bar. seriously, that's the main reason why i rooted and suggest others to as well. i would wait till his 14 day period is over though. however it only took my phone less than 1 month to already show pixels wear of the notification bar.
i'm curious if he sees any on his brand new unit already.
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Hey, i own a nexus and i live in Portugal currently my nexus is with 2.1 and i can't buy paid apps at the android market will this change with froyo?
I've seen some rooms like CyanogenMod but never tried to unlock my device will the battery time increase? Will i lose my installed apps?
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Hey, i own a nexus and i live in Portugal currently my nexus is with 2.1 and i can't buy paid apps at the android market will this change with froyo?
I've seen some rooms like CyanogenMod but never tried to unlock my device will the battery time increase? Will i lose my installed apps?
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If you install CyanogenMod you will get laid more. Battery time is uncertain tho
christiankk said:
If you install CyanogenMod you will get laid more. Battery time is uncertain tho
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I vote: Post of the day!
big_adventure said:
I vote: Post of the day!
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I second that vote!
I can see the Headline on Engadget
Install Cyanogen and get laid more! (Root Required)
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I vote: Post of the day!
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Are you kidding?! More like post of the month!
RELEVANT TO US BECAUSE WHEN WE GET THE UPDATE, IT LOCKS THE BOOTLOADER.
IF THEY LOCK IT FOR THE S6 EDGE, THEY'LL LOCK IT FOR THE S6!
DO NOT TAKE THE OTA IF YOU DON'T WANT A LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
Unassuming Galaxy S6 edge users are in for a surprise, as T-Mobile appears to be rolling out a freshly cooked OTA based on Android version 5.1.1 Lollipop for the device. The catch, however, it is so far reported only on the T-Mobile network.
XDA forums user Sunderwear mentioned about the OTA a couple of hours back (at the time of writing this story). Urged by other users of the device, the poster also uploaded a video of his Galaxy S6 edge running the latest firmware. The video can be found at the end of this article.
As noted from the narration, the update also locks the bootloader on the device.
So, how many of you have already received the update? What do you think of it?
Source: http://www.sammobile.com/2015/04/29/android-5-1-1-ota-being-rolled-out-on-t-mobile-for-the-s6-edge/
Looks like someone in the Edge forum was able to downgrade the bootloader and flash TWRP but still, tread carefully.
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ok I downgraded the Bootloader ONLY and I was able to flash TWRP...dumping a system.img copy..
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Honestly I'm caring less and less about roms but I like the option. Here is some possible good news from a trustworthy guy
jcase said:
Korean variants seem to be getting an app that unlocks the bootloader, I bet we start seeing that for other variants as well (except verizon/att).
This is a good thing, not a bad thing people!
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Honestly I'm caring less and less about roms but I like the option. Here is some possible good news from a trustworthy guy
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Coming from the ROM Flashing mecca of HTC and finding a place in Samsung is.. weird to say the least. I find that there are only minor things I need that require root but I no-longer need the overhaul that I needed with HTC. It's too weird.
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Coming from the ROM Flashing mecca of HTC and finding a place in Samsung is.. weird to say the least. I find that there are only minor things I need that require root but I no-longer need the overhaul that I needed with HTC. It's too weird.
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I see you edited your signature!
If/when anyone gets this update try to grab the update before taking it. Also, the bootloader Doesn't actually get locked.
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If/when anyone gets this update try to grab the update before taking it. Also, the bootloader Doesn't actually get locked.
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BOOM. Bootloader news is great news
Isn't it odd that just one guy has gotten the update? T-mobile has sold hundreds of thousands of these units and only one guy got an OTA?
I'll believe it when I see it.
Is it possible to do the update if we are rooted? And I mean UPDATE not flash the entire new release.
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Isn't it odd that just one guy has gotten the update? T-mobile has sold hundreds of thousands of these units and only one guy got an OTA?
I'll believe it when I see it.
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This type of thing might happen with a lot of updates. You need to remember the rooting/moding community is very small compared to the people who just use their phone as is. So if anything I think its weird that someone in this community got the update.
Hey I hope it's true, I for one hope it fixes the memory management and battery issues.
According to this guy, it looks like the XDA member was part of a "Soak Test", or he is a guinea pig. Hopefully it doesn't take months to test it.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonk...5-1-1/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix
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Isn't it odd that just one guy has gotten the update? T-mobile has sold hundreds of thousands of these units and only one guy got an OTA?
I'll believe it when I see it.
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it's a leak...also camera is buggy...not a final version
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Hey I hope it's true, I for one hope it fixes the memory management and battery issues.
According to this guy, it looks like the XDA member was part of a "Soak Test", or he is a guinea pig. Hopefully it doesn't take months to test it.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonk...5-1-1/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix
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Never.... EVER... take anything from that website serious.
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Never.... EVER... take anything from that website serious.
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Haha yeah, tech reporters are a bunch of iMorons as it is and love iCrap over everything else. I was shocked that they even knew what xda was.
Someone has the balls to try it on the non-edge S6?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/development/5-1-1-blck-tw-t3096994
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Someone has the balls to try it on the non-edge S6?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/development/5-1-1-blck-tw-t3096994
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I hope no one tries this. Both devices are TOTALLY different.
J-Hop2o6 said:
I hope no one tries this. Both devices are TOTALLY different.
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They're really not, actually. I imagine it would boot. My guess is touch screen wouldn't work though.
mikeyinid said:
They're really not, actually. I imagine it would boot. My guess is touch screen wouldn't work though.
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Yea, I remember reading about the touch screen not working or working in reverse.
J-Hop2o6 said:
Yea, I remember reading about the touch screen not working or working in reverse.
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Really? So it might work but register touches opposite of our phone?
nolimit78 said:
I find that there are only minor things I need that require root but I no-longer need the overhaul that I needed with HTC. It's too weird.
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This
Damn I wish this would leak for AT&T. 5.0.1 TW has a bigger memory leak than stock 5.0.1 on my Nexus. This needs to be rolled out ASAP, but I know it won't.
How do I root with one click easy method nexus 6 LMY47M?
It can be done but that leaves you with a locked bootloader which opens you up to a world of pain, so we recommend against it..
rootsaber said:
It can be done but that leaves you with a locked bootloader which opens you up to a world of pain, so we recommend against it..
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actually, I dont think it can be done.. yet at least.
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actually, I dont think it can be done.. yet at least.
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It can. I can name the tool that does it but I think naming it in the open is asking for trouble. Particularly if people think they're getting a quick fix.
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It can. I can name the tool that does it but I think naming it in the open is asking for trouble. Particularly if people think they're getting a quick fix.
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"The all seeing eye of Mordor".
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It can. I can name the tool that does it but I think naming it in the open is asking for trouble. Particularly if people think they're getting a quick fix.
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well, if its the towel one, does it work on android 5.1 or 5.1.1? honestly, I haven't seen any mention of it, and it didnt work on 5.0.
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well, if its the towel one, does it work on android 5.1 or 5.1.1? honestly, I haven't seen any mention of it, and it didnt work on 5.0.
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No its something else I heard about a week back and i know of 2 nexus 6 its been used in running 5.1.x
Hello, how do I get the Notification led on my Nexus device to work without rooting ?
Clarify please. Are you trying to enable the notification LED, or something else? If the Notification LED, you can't enable it without root.
LED backlight? Some televisions and other devices have LED backlights in their LCD displays, but Nexus 6 uses an AMOLED display, which actually uses millions of individual LEDs to produce the pixels. It HAS NO backlight.
My bad. It's the notification LED
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Hello, how do I get the Notification led on my Nexus device to work without rooting ?
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no root, its not going to happen. you can only enable it with root.
I heard rooting affects speed of getting updates on the phone, that's why I don't want to root it.
Paul Moses said:
I heard rooting affects speed of getting updates on the phone, that's why I don't want to root it.
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rooting affects updates, but not the speed at which you get them. you can not apply an ota when you have root. but you can update manually whenever you please.
I will stick to the ambient mode in that case, the notification LED would have been a nice compliment though. Manual stuff is only exciting for a short while .Gets tiring in the long run
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Manual stuff is only exciting for a short while .Gets tiring in the long run
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see now, thats just how you feel about it. me, i feel opposite, i enjoy the being able to do anything manually with any nexus. i guess thats why ive been with every nexus since the beginning.
Paul Moses said:
Hello, how do I get the Notification led on my Nexus device to work without rooting ?
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@sims22,
Actually this works without root. I've been using it on my N6 for several months now. But don't think for a moment that you'll be able to install an OTA after flashing this. This file does modify the system.
Note: use the file in post #95. See the instructions in post #103.
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/led-control-stock-xposed-t3146814/page11
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@sims22,
Actually this works without root. I've been using it on my N6 for several months now. But don't think for a moment that you'll be able to install an OTA after flashing this. This file does modify the system.
Note: use the file in post #95. See the instructions in post #103.
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/led-control-stock-xposed-t3146814/page11
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neat
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see now, thats just how you feel about it. me, i feel opposite, i enjoy the being able to do anything manually with any nexus. i guess thats why ive been with every nexus since the beginning.
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People are different .I rooted my LG G3 a long time ago. Explored it 100% but got bored with the processes overtime
Which one is better, the ambient mode or LED notification ?
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@sims22,
Actually this works without root. I've been using it on my N6 for several months now. But don't think for a moment that you'll be able to install an OTA after flashing this. This file does modify the system.
Note: use the file in post #95. See the instructions in post #103.
> http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/led-control-stock-xposed-t3146814/page11
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@cam30era . That's awesome but most people avoiding the root process do so to avoid losing OTA updates .This method doesn't require root but it also doesn't cover the risk I'm trying to avoid .
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@cam30era . That's awesome but most people avoiding the root process do so to avoid losing OTA updates .This method doesn't require root but it also doesn't cover the risk I'm trying to avoid .
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Understood.
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People are different .I rooted my LG G3 a long time ago. Explored it 100% but got bored with the processes overtime
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modifying a lg g3 and modifying a nexus device are two completely different experiences.
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modifying a lg g3 and modifying a nexus device are two completely different experiences.
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Okay. I'll explore this difference soon
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Which one is better, the ambient mode or LED notification ?
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I prefer both because I don't always see Ambient turn the display on.
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Has any app that makes the ambient display permanently on been developed?
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Has any app that makes the ambient display permanently on been developed?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Not sure what you mean. Ambient Display is built into all(?) Android 6+ ROMs.
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Please let me know if you guys know a ways to remove the ads!
No way that we know of. You could return it for another one and NOT let it connect to wifi or put in a sim until after you have relashed it. All phones are shipping with 6.1, so it was your mistake to let it update.
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No way that we know of. You could return it for another one and NOT let it connect to wifi or put in a sim until after you have relashed it. All phones are shipping with 6.1, so it was your mistake to let it update.
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Yeah I know, I didn't done the research before I made the update.
Thanks for letting me know tho!
Things just got more complicated because Amazon has stopped selling the phone! We will have to wait and see what happens next. If it were me, I would contact them right away and find out if a replacement is available still.
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Things just got more complicated because Amazon has stopped selling the phone! We will have to wait and see what happens next. If it were me, I would contact them right away and find out if a replacement is available still.
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Yeah I just realized that too, but I think I'll just keep the phone. because I just found a temporary way to remove the ads, so it won't bother me that much lol.
samzeta said:
Yeah I just realized that too, but I think I'll just keep the phone. because I just found a temporary way to remove the ads, so it won't bother me that much lol.
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and what is that temporary way to remove ads?
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and what is that temporary way to remove ads?
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I can't post the link cause I'm new to here.
Go to Youtube and search "BLU R1 HD How to stop or get rid of Amazon Lock Screen Ads No root required", viedo from ( Ineedtoseethis Beta ).
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and what is that temporary way to remove ads?
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Developer options > Running services > Kill/Murder amazon services = Lockscreen doesn't display adverts.
What? Amazon stopped selling this phone? What does that mean, for us current users?
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What? Amazon stopped selling this phone? What does that mean, for us current users?
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Not sure. All I know is literally I bought the phone the day before it was taken down. I'm so glad I did.
Autolounge said:
Not sure. All I know is literally I bought the phone the day before it was taken down. I'm so glad I did.
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I'm not sure you should be happy for it, since discontinued sales means discontinued support soon..
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I'm not sure you should be happy for it, since discontinued sales means discontinued support soon..
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I'm not too worried about that. I can see why it could be distressing though.
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Developer options > Running services > Kill/Murder amazon services = Lockscreen doesn't display adverts.
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I can't post the link cause I'm new to here.
Go to Youtube and search "BLU R1 HD How to stop or get rid of Amazon Lock Screen Ads No root required", viedo from ( Ineedtoseethis Beta ).
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So, I'm an app developer and looked into this lately. The latest updates have hardened the lockscreen ads against removal - that includes against doing the above where it only causes a minimized ad on the lockscreen until reboot VS a fullscreen one unless there's a notification available.
(There's at least one way I didn't test such as reverting to the original shipped version of the amazon apps which could maybe work, idk.)
So the above can also be done using an app that displays a non-dismissable notification and starts on boot so that there's no longer any attention needed. Again, this just forces no fullscreen ads.
A newly found Linux flaw, which may work on the device as someone seems to have it working on android, looks like it could be used to gain access needed to completely remove the ads, but I don't really care to look into it and you do so at your own risk.
And of course as there's custom roms available, they won't have ads as well.
Stuff like lockscreen replacement apps - well I tried one and the amazon ad still appeared - the ad developer should have tested against these anyway. There seems to be better developer access to the lockscreen with android N that could in theory work against the ads, but the device OS isn't android N and I feel they wouldn't update it regardless if the ads were easily removed as that would be counterproductive.
If something isn't correct or becomes outdated in this post, just say below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/r1-hd/how-to/blu-r1-hd-v6-6-dirtycowed-f-amazon-root-t3490882
Now that we can root and unlocked the V6.6 version, anyway to remove the ads?
Why not just install the non-Amazon version of the rom V12 using Colton's easy method, and then update it to V17 using vampire's method. The non-Amazon roms don't have the ads to begin with, so there's nothing that needs removing.