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Just a video I put together showing how to root the Galaxy S4! I will be adding more videos to this thread in the near future!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw
I used CF Root.
How to get free native hotspot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYTis-i7HA4
How to install TWRP recovery (if you'd like to flash roms):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBQTx8FmTtk
How to unroot the S4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEJSv9MrVAg
Great job Tim!
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Thanks for the guide QB. Yur the best man!
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Yesssss Qbking77 aka Tim, I've been on several several devices you've been making videos for, for years! Glad your here on the S4!
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Is this one good to work with root apps or does it cause that issue with root access on this one?
QB never disappoints. Great job and thanks!
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Hey @qbking77, Could you put in your OP which method you used please? Moto or CF's Autoroot?
Thanks!
:edit: I need to add why I'm asking - We have had a report of Motochopper not letting an app that needs root function properly where CF's Autoroot does. Being that it's early in the game, people may want to know this. I understand that CF has a disclaimer using the autoroot method but it's still a viable solution with the numbers coming in on successful. I do not believe we have had a failed attempt on Sprint devices. (Please correct me if I'm wrong)
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Hey @qbking77, Could you put in your OP which method you used please? Moto or CF's Autoroot?
Thanks!
:edit: I need to add why I'm asking - We have had a report of Motochopper not letting an app that needs root function properly where CF's Autoroot does. Being that it's early in the game, people may want to know this. I understand that CF has a disclaimer using the autoroot method but it's still a viable solution with the numbers coming in on successful. I do not believe we have had a failed attempt on Sprint devices. (Please correct me if I'm wrong)
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I used motochopper. If anyone has issues with an app, just install busybox from the play store.
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I used motochopper. If anyone has issues with an app, just install busybox from the play store.
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I understand, I was just asking for that in the OP since most skip the rest of conversations. No rudeness intended.
Does this work with the latest OTA? I heard one was pushed today.
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Does this work with the latest OTA? I heard one was pushed today.
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No reports of anyone getting the OTA yet. Give it a few hours to roll out.
Tahde said:
QB never disappoints. Great job and thanks!
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I agree. Followed his posts in the past with rooting. His method on the SIII is still the only one i used like 5 times lol. all the others were sketchy.
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I understand, I was just asking for that in the OP since most skip the rest of conversations. No rudeness intended.
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No rudeness taken! Will add to OP now
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No rudeness taken! Will add to OP now
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Thank you Sir. :beer:
Thanks for this. My goodness had rooting become easy over the years!
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Hey Tim,
Any know how on how to use for a Mac?
Thanks
Thanks for the video. I did get it to work though I ran into an error. It said that more than 1 deviced or emulator detected. I exited Bluestacks, pdanet and the Galaxy streaming server. After closing those programs, I ran the batch file and it was successful. I'm sure that bluestacks caused the issue. Just a warning for those using this program.
Any word on whether this works with the newest firmware update?
CCallahan said:
Any word on whether this works with the newest firmware update?
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I'm not sure if anyone has actually received the update yet.
Just got it, took a quick stop at the house. Rooted. Worked like a charm. Make sure you have nothing like bluestacks running. Like a previous user has stated. I was having issue till I made sure everything else was off. Even pdanet
Original Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480429
Credit: photonicgeek
Was reading people were having problems, Take this down if you must but it helps thous who need it.
I found that after rooting, when using a root only app it didn't ask for any type of superuser access. I guess superuser is not needed.
Video Guide, How to root the Samsung Galaxy Gear.
How to Side Load Apps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2488211
Aww, no credit?
It would definitely be appropriate to credit photonicgeek
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Aww, no credit?
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I felt like I did, I guess I forgot to leave it under the original post, Sorry fixed it. by the way it seems superuser is not needed, have you received this as well when using root apps?
Looks like there is a new version of Gear Manager. Have it installed but don't notice anything different off the bat...
Yes there a very anoing thing for me.
I try to find how to remove AM/PM to have 24 hour clock, but I can not ?
Edit : sorry, finally I found.
In phone parameter, remove 24 hour and give back
.apk please?
I did a manual check for update and it did nothing
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I did a manual check for update and it did nothing
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Ditto.
Can someone pleast post the apk for those of us that can't get it from the store?
Thank you in advance.
I ended up uninstall in the update to gear manager and reinstalling it. Lost my root though on the gear. Have to wait till I get home to see if it will root again. I think it updated the software version on the gear.
What is the software version you all have on the gear currently?
I'm currently at: V700XXUAMII (software version)
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Gear Manager Version 1.2.131011 is what I have here and loaded it on Monday (10/21/2013).
Watch says V700XXUAMII
BTW, I have always seemed to get about two days per charge yet use the watch rarely per se, so battery life has been relatively impressive (no custom face loaded).
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Gear Manager Version 1.2.131011 is what I have here and loaded it on Monday (10/21/2013).
Watch says V700XXUAMII
BTW, I have always seemed to get about two days per charge yet use the watch rarely per se, so battery life has been relatively impressive (no custom face loaded).
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Got the same version . . Who has a newest one?
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Here is the latest Gear Manager apk. Suggest uninstalling previous version (seems to be the case each update ) then you need to reset your Gear (this also sucks). I couldn't get restore to work so just had to start again. It kept root, busybox, and my modded camera, but lost my apps (store and sideloaded) photos. You can try uninstalling the seperate parts that the manager installs as that looks to be the main issue with update, but it just reinstalls them. The other issue I found is that you also need to remove your Gear apps so that you can reinstall them
v1.2.131013 (23 Oct): http://www.mediafire.com/download/ibwt5qjpak335d5/com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager-1.apk
EDIT: I'm not sure it was in there before, but I see Gmail as an option in notifications (I don't use or even have the app installed on my phone)
EDIT 2: Had posted as 131011 version, however it is actually the 131013 version. Looks like store was reporting incorrect version number
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Got the same version . . Who has a newest one?
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I think that is the new one?
Ryland Johnson said:
I think that is the new one?
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I also thought I had the latest one, but there was an update which I just downloaded shortly before posting the link (the v1.2.131011). Perhaps the version number hardly changed?
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I also thought I had the latest one, but there was an update which I just downloaded shortly before posting the link (the v1.2.131011). Perhaps the version number hardly changed?
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I downloaded the link you gave but I keep getting this when I try to open it. Any ideas
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I downloaded the link you gave but I keep getting this when I try to open it. Any ideas
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We have seen this before
Perhaps it only works on 4.3 roms?
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I downloaded the link you gave but I keep getting this when I try to open it. Any ideas
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I'm on 4.3 and I get the same error.
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After 11 hrs 3 5 min phone calks on it i show 70%. Not sure if its the light ysage today or if this update improved batteey life. Im hopeful.
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E3SYLER said:
I downloaded the link you gave but I keep getting this when I try to open it. Any ideas
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americo85 said:
I'm on 4.3 and I get the same error.
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Try this:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ajdvaf3ixc11yno/com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager.apk
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Try this:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ajdvaf3ixc11yno/com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager.apk
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It worked . .any news on this release?
Still can't make it work here.
Brendo said:
Here is the latest Gear Manager apk. Suggest uninstalling previous version (seems to be the case each update ) then you need to reset your Gear (this also sucks). I couldn't get restore to work so just had to start again. It kept root, busybox, and my modded camera, but lost my apps (store and sideloaded) photos. You can try uninstalling the seperate parts that the manager installs as that looks to be the main issue with update, but it just reinstalls them. The other issue I found is that you also need to remove your Gear apps so that you can reinstall them
v1.2.131013 (23 Oct): http://www.mediafire.com/download/ibwt5qjpak335d5/com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager-1.apk
EDIT: I'm not sure it was in there before, but I see Gmail as an option in notifications (I don't use or even have the app installed on my phone)
EDIT 2: Had posted as 131011 version, however it is actually the 131013 version. Looks like store was reporting incorrect version number
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Any kind of changelog on these things?
If someone could provide me with the apk of the 1.0.4 version of watch styler it would be greatly appreciated. It was running great until I got the latest release and it started freezing again. Really contemplating just returning the watch. Getting tired of the lack of support from Samsung.
I'll buy you a beer =} lol
+1000000000 me need that one too!
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I've been using the one that's on this page without problems.
Works perfect on my s4
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/m6ldp4k0d9xrq/GearApp
konaman said:
I've been using the one that's on this page without problems.
Works perfect on my s4
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/m6ldp4k0d9xrq/GearApp
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Causes a few errors on stock note 3. Thank you though
I only have 1.0.2 and 1.0.5
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I only have 1.0.2 and 1.0.5
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Can you post the 1.0.5?
I currently have 1.0.5 as well and it seems to just disconnect randomly. The last known working version I had was 1.0.4.. It worked great and the battery didn't drain as much.
I also did just exchangey watch due to a camera issue. I wonder if this watch is messed up with the Bluetooth. Is anyone else having issues with 1.0.5.?
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Can you post the 1.0.5?
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Check my sig
1.0.5 is the latest version. I didn't realise there had been updates, so don't have 1.0.4
What is the latest version of watch styler ? and how to get it as the samasung store one seems to be a old
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I have version 1.0.10
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leojab said:
What is the latest version of watch styler ? and how to get it as the samasung store one seems to be a old
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Check link in my sig. Latest is v1.0.10
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Check link in my sig. Latest is v1.0.10
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I was only able to install version 1.0.8 from your lis on 9 amd 10 I got error sayimg could not be parsed.
anyway....using version 1.0.8 I still cannot see how I can import or load a wstheme
can you help please.
my device will not give me access to samsung app store to download these hence I used your like, thank yiu
Thanks
EFCLEE said:
I was only able to install version 1.0.8 from your lis on 9 amd 10 I got error sayimg could not be parsed.
anyway....using version 1.0.8 I still cannot see how I can import or load a wstheme
can you help please.
my device will not give me access to samsung app store to download these hence I used your like, thank yiu
Thanks
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You'll get the parse error if you aren't running android 4.3+
Import is only available from v10
You can manually import. Check one of the watch face threads
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Brendo said:
You'll get the parse error if you aren't running android 4.3+
Import is only available from v10
You can manually import. Check one of the watch face threads
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One last question before I put my entire life on hold waiting for official 4.3, are there any touch wiz roms available in 4.3 as ive been advised for gear thats what I need, all roms ive seen in past come with custom launcher
Thanks for your help, much appreciated
Lee
Can someone post the latest Watchstyler APK extracted from a Running Rom ?
I have kingroot installed no custom rooms and software version 4.3. I have tried to update my software and it stops at about 25% every time. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks
You will have to do the Restore to MJ5 tutorial in the general section.
Root normally screws up the update.
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What if i wanted to remove everything from the phone root/safestrap and go back to stock?
Root doesn't screw up the update- Kingo does. I was in your exact shoes.
I did the MJ5 restore, rooted, did the OTA update and then did step 10 again for root. Works perfectly. Then I did Drakey's GPS Fix and now everything works great.
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Pscheoverdrive said:
Root doesn't screw up the update- Kingo does. I was in your exact shoes.
I did the MJ5 restore, rooted, did the OTA update and then did step 10 again for root. Works perfectly. Then I did Drakey's GPS Fix and now everything works great.
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I'm sorry, that is incorrect. Root will mess up an update. Kingo roots the device, that is it.
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graydiggy said:
I'm sorry, that is incorrect. Root will mess up an update. Kingo roots the device, that is it.
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Perhaps anecdotal, but I went in circles with Kingo. Couldn't unroot, couldn't update. Its method of rooting is not the same as other 'conventional' ways.
After restoring and rooting via the MJ5 restore process, I updated to NB4 with no issues. I didn't need RootCloak or anything of the sort. There are others. I haven't read of others successfully updating w/Kingo root. I could be wrong.
I did remove the root using kingroot web site but the safestrap was still there. I could not up date the phone. So i reinstalled kingroot again and iam back to square one, a rooted phone but cant up date.
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I did remove the root using kingroot web site but the safestrap was still there. I could not up date the phone. So i reinstalled kingroot again and iam back to square one, a rooted phone but cant up date.
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open safestrap uninstall recovery then go to your app manager and uninstall bootstrap then unroot
So here my problem like an idiot i tryed to unroot with out deleting any of the apps and programs (safeboot,titanium). So i had to to reroot and the safestrap is still there. I have dont see this file in application manager, but if i restart my safestrap comes up on my screen. Its safstrap 3.71 (twrp v2.6.31) i dont see a delete button.
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So here my problem like an idiot i tryed to unroot with out deleting any of the apps and programs (safeboot,titanium). So i had to to reroot and the safestrap is still there. I have dont see this file in application manager, but if i restart my safestrap comes up on my screen. Its safstrap 3.71 (twrp v2.6.31) i dont see a delete button.
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you need to reinstall safestrap then do what i wrote above
Thank You for the information and your time.
need a guru
jerrycoffman45 said:
you need to reinstall safestrap then do what i wrote above
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I have been buried in XDA threads for a few years trying to learn as much as I can (thanks for that by the way)
The title of this thread is Can't download update so I hope I am asking this in the right place.
Plus over time I have come to learn that jerrycoffman45 is damn good at this stuff...
First off when I go to the MEGA site (https://mega.co.nz/#!Hd1QnA7b!MV5i7du4oim9zKLArQl51tTYiymqIXMhaALsMjFHRyQ) to download the "Coming from JB" for KNOXRAID KITKAT ROM V5.1 it works normal until it gets to 99 percent.
I've tried it on all 4 of my computers with the same result = is there another way I can get it?
Secondly, after I install the AllianceROM (thank you RErick) and am setting it up, my phone starts playing the boot animation like it keeps restarting like every other minute or so.
I really want to use the AllianceROM and could not find anything related to this when searching the thread or the entire forum.
Any help would really be appreciated!!!
Try using Internet Explorer or Chrome to download from Mega. It is a picky site.
Try to do a factory reset in the stock recovery. I have had to do that a few times right after installing a ROM to get it to boot properly.
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I have been buried in XDA threads for a few years trying to learn as much as I can (thanks for that by the way)
The title of this thread is Can't download update so I hope I am asking this in the right place.
Plus over time I have come to learn that jerrycoffman45 is damn good at this stuff...
First off when I go to the MEGA site (https://mega.co.nz/#!Hd1QnA7b!MV5i7du4oim9zKLArQl51tTYiymqIXMhaALsMjFHRyQ) to download the "Coming from JB" for KNOXRAID KITKAT ROM V5.1 it works normal until it gets to 99 percent.
I've tried it on all 4 of my computers with the same result = is there another way I can get it?
Secondly, after I install the AllianceROM (thank you RErick) and am setting it up, my phone starts playing the boot animation like it keeps restarting like every other minute or so.
I really want to use the AllianceROM and could not find anything related to this when searching the thread or the entire forum.
Any help would really be appreciated!!!
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try downloading the mega app then downloaded it on your phone with that app now for alliance rom sounds like you might have a bad download if there is no md5 to check i try opening the zip on the computer usually if it is bad it will give a error if the download is good reread the op for the rom and make sure you are following the instructions to install the rom and this is not the right thread for this you should have started a new one if none of this works pm me
edit try what graydiggy said first
I was going to suggest the mega app, but since he seems to be having trouble with booting, it was pointless to mention.
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graydiggy said:
I was going to suggest the mega app, but since he seems to be having trouble with booting, it was pointless to mention.
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@graydiggy yeah i seen that but i was hoping he had a backup he restored i am a dreamer i know but from his post he does read and research before he does stuff so i thought there was hope
I don't want to be that guy...
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try downloading the mega app then downloaded it on your phone with that app now for alliance rom sounds like you might have a bad download if there is no md5 to check i try opening the zip on the computer usually if it is bad it will give a error if the download is good reread the op for the rom and make sure you are following the instructions to install the rom and this is not the right thread for this you should have started a new one if none of this works pm me
edit try what graydiggy said first
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I used to reed these threads and told myself that I would not waste the developers time with questions I could find the answer to my self...
That being said I did follow the instructions to the tee
I also tried creating a new fresh slot in safestrap and wiped it and flashed it a number of times following the examples given at different points of the threads
I have learned to follow the process that drakeymcmb has posted (wipe 3 times flash twice) on every install I do especially it its not working
I have 3 separate zip files downloaded to cover the corrupt file issue BUT I have not tried graydiggy's suggestion
If that does not work I will PM you if I figure out how to do that...
I try to give you as many thanks as I can and understand why people donate = you guys deserve it
Heck, I have paid good money for support as an IT manager and the techs were not as helpful as you guys are
One thing more, could you please direct me to the best thread to learn the proper protocols for XDA posting...
Thank you again
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I used to reed these threads and told myself that I would not waste the developers time with questions I could find the answer to my self...
That being said I did follow the instructions to the tee
I also tried creating a new fresh slot in safestrap and wiped it and flashed it a number of times following the examples given at different points of the threads
I have learned to follow the process that drakeymcmb has posted (wipe 3 times flash twice) on every install I do especially it its not working
I have 3 separate zip files downloaded to cover the corrupt file issue BUT I have not tried graydiggy's suggestion
If that does not work I will PM you if I figure out how to do that...
I try to give you as many thanks as I can and understand why people donate = you guys deserve it
Heck, I have paid good money for support as an IT manager and the techs were not as helpful as you guys are
One thing more, could you please direct me to the best thread to learn the proper protocols for XDA posting...
Thank you again
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oh no you are doing very well i wish more noobs did what you do as for the rules they are in the very first thread in this section and to pm just click on my nickname and you will see the option
Just Google "XDA Forum Rules". It will be right there.
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XDA is the best
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Just Google "XDA Forum Rules". It will be right there.
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Thank you...
And hooray, I installed the MEGA app and the download died at 70 percent but I tried it again and it just completed
I'm in San Diego and the sun just set so I will have time to check it out
Oh, I'm downloading a fresh AllianceROM zip and will try your suggestion tomorrow
If you see some thanks coming from me from different places it is because of this
THANKS
Tom