Should I get the note 3 or wait for the note 4 to come out end of this year? What are some suggestions here? I can't stand this phone anymore... No root really sucks
Dude, no root is due to locked bootloader and the fact that all current exploits are for 4.3 and below. If you get a non carrier S5 now thats awesome. Good luck though. I bet the N4 is going to be a killer
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note 3 on the last version of 4.3, and all on 4.4.2 are not rooted.
you can basically count on all Samsung carrier phones on ATT and VZW being locked and non rootable.
My wife has note 3 and it has locked bootloader and knoxed up. She's running stock 4.4.2 TW on it.
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Yes, new AT&T Note 3 owners with Kitkat are in the same boat as the S5, but there is this. You could also do the same thing with the S5. Unlocked..root...freedom...
There is a sticky to discuss other devices
Please use that
Thanks
FNSM
So this weekend at least, the G2 is showing up as free for 2 yr upgrades, and I have a spare upgrade on my account I can use. I currently have a bootloader locked Note 2, running safestrap recovery, using a custom TouchWiz ROM. (no AOSP unfortunately for safestrap on the n2 )
I am wondering what the G2 community thinks about upgrading to this phone from a Note 2. Camera wise the G2 looks far better. The screen and battery are only slightly smaller, so I don't feel that is an issue, but how is it, nuts and bolts wise? Signal, reliability, etc. I see some GPS issues which may be of concern, and I am slightly unsure of the bootloader issue. I would prefer to unlock, root, and install what I please, and I *think* what I found is that you can push an older, unlocked bootloader to the latest update? Is that correct?
Anything else you can tell me that may help?
Thanks in advance
I came from a BL unlocked N2 and personally I love my G2. I had no issues rooting or unlocking the BL and I was running 24A. I would hands down go with the G2 if you are looking to upgrade but if you could wait and spend 200 then I would go with the G3 that troops in 2 weeks. Just my opinion.
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No I have no interest in spending $200. I like spending free.
Am I correct that the bootloader on the G2 is easily unlocked still? Is 24A the latest update then?
mbarry55 said:
No I have no interest in spending $200. I like spending free.
Am I correct that the bootloader on the G2 is easily unlocked still? Is 24A the latest update then?
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Bootloader can't be unlocked but the devs have found a work around that allows you to flash away!
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njstein said:
Bootloader can't be unlocked but the devs have found a work around that allows you to flash away!
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Is that the KitKat 24A freedom tool from MicroMod? I want to be sure what I am getting into here before I pull the trigger
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Is that the KitKat 24A freedom tool from MicroMod? I want to be sure what I am getting into here before I pull the trigger
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I just came from a locked note 2 as well. I just got a g2. I also have the task to replace the digitizer as well though.. I wonder if it's easy enough.
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Is that the KitKat 24A freedom tool from MicroMod? I want to be sure what I am getting into here before I pull the trigger
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The Freedom Tool is to get a custom recovery in this bad boy. I know one can use autorec to get a recovery, but I've read good and bad about it. I used Freedom for the recovery and ioroot25 to root.
Here's what I understand about flashing: if you're already running 24A from the official ota, then root/recovery, you can flash away (as long as the ROM is based on 24A, some are not). If you root on a 12B or 11A (I think) then you have to go and flash another zip prior to a ROM to get the 24A baseband.
I haven't flashed a custom rom so don't know about how they run. 2 reasons:
1) I feel LG did a great job with stock and with xposed, can do almost anything that a custom offers.
2) There are instances of screens being jacked up after a flash. Read through the development section and there's a dedicated thread that reports the issue. I realize warranty will cover a replacement but I'm too lazy to deal with that hassle.
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Well I did order one, so ill give it a go. Ill definitely check into the screen issue as that is a bit concerning. As long as I have root and recovery I'll be good. Seems odd that flashing a ROM would have an effect on the screen but well see. Thanks for the info
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Came from a note 2 as well. G2 is much better. Honestly the note 2 was annoyingly bulky. Camera is better on the g2, signal is similar, screen resolution is MUCH better, it doesn't lag like TW. Good upgrade. :thumbup:
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So this weekend at least, the G2 is showing up as free for 2 yr upgrades, and I have a spare upgrade on my account I can use. I currently have a bootloader locked Note 2, running safestrap recovery, using a custom TouchWiz ROM. (no AOSP unfortunately for safestrap on the n2 )
I am wondering what the G2 community thinks about upgrading to this phone from a Note 2. Camera wise the G2 looks far better. The screen and battery are only slightly smaller, so I don't feel that is an issue, but how is it, nuts and bolts wise? Signal, reliability, etc. I see some GPS issues which may be of concern, and I am slightly unsure of the bootloader issue. I would prefer to unlock, root, and install what I please, and I *think* what I found is that you can push an older, unlocked bootloader to the latest update? Is that correct?
Anything else you can tell me that may help?
Thanks in advance
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Wait then get the G3 for $99 and free G Pad tablet.......
Got my g2 yesterday. So far so good. In surprised how much quicker it feels than the note2.
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mbarry55 said:
Got my g2 yesterday. So far so good. In surprised how much quicker it feels than the note2.
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Ya, the g2 has excellent specs and power. I was shocked at the smoothness and the ability to handle multiple tasks and apps! Have you root/recovery yet?
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Yep all set. First thing I did after activation
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Excellent! Same here.
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Just got mine off craigslist yesterday and am loveing the power and screen on this phone. Just got finished rooting and installing recovery. Time to start experiment ing!
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I'm planning on buying a note 4 this week and I do plan on rooting and playing.....
But should I buy one already on 5.0 or one that's still on 4.4.4?
I prefer to stick with a rom that is close to stock as possible with no hiccups
Or can this phone bounce back and forth and does it even matter?
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I'm planning on buying a note 4 this week and I do plan on rooting and playing.....
But should I buy one already on 5.0 or one that's still on 4.4.4?
I prefer to stick with a rom that is close to stock as possible with no hiccups
Or can this phone bounce back and forth and does it even matter?
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Both bootloaders are unlocked so the software it comes on won't matter. Your probably going to want lollipop.
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Ok Kool thanks
I am seriously thinking about selling my att note 4, for the Tmobile version. Is it worth it? Help me with my decision is it worth for root and roms?
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I had the same issue when my ATT contract was up and having the bootloader unlocked made it a simple decision. My number one reason for rooting and unlocking the bootloader is so I may get rid of that god awful Touchwiz rom.
Sold my Verizon note 4 and added a hundred bucks to have a new Tmobile Note 4. Worth every nickel.
What model are you getting? 910T or T3 or doesn't matter?
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If you buy new direct from T-Mobile I think they are only shipping the T3s now.
I don't know what all the fuss is about with people hating on the T3... Mine is working flawlessly. May be stuck with Lollipop ROMs but why would you want to stick with kitkat?
So im new to sprint but not new to roms and such...ive been reading but havent found a solid answer about running the international note 5 roms on sprints note 5....new to cdma....had tmobile for 10 years and all we had to do was flash one of tmo kernels and all was good....i currently have the lg g5...but since there is an issue with root right now. Ibwas thinking about taking it back for the note 5 but noticed the sprint note 5 didnt have much for developement
Thank you....i have searched like i said
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So im new to sprint but not new to roms and such...ive been reading but havent found a solid answer about running the international note 5 roms on sprints note 5....new to cdma....had tmobile for 10 years and all we had to do was flash one of tmo kernels and all was good....i currently have the lg g5...but since there is an issue with root right now. Ibwas thinking about taking it back for the note 5 but noticed the sprint note 5 didnt have much for developement
Thank you....i have searched like i said
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We've all asked the same question, the last I heard was Battlehero was working on a data fix for us and there's a rom or two on here that have been trying to incorporate the N920p to their roms... In short, hopefully we'll have one soon.
Damn....miss gsm already
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