Related
Anyone working on Ubuntu touch for the atrix hd
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
Honestly i dont think so,
Eyes are aim to Lollipop as priority
I am going to be working on it just for fun. Just started this morning I'll let you know how it goes.
---------- Post added at 12:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:46 PM ----------
And as far as the lollipop thing, that's why you buy a Nexus. As soon as the next distro is out it updates, you buy Galaxies and LG's and HTC to mess with. And did you guys read the article on CNet about the new Ubuntu phones being two gens behind the current gen instead of us getting the Edge like they showed on the damn kickstarter pace that I lost $700 on and now it's going to be a Korean made glorified Go Phone that is onnnnnly going to be sold in Europe initially? http://www.cnet.com/pictures/first-ubuntu-phones-revealed-pictures/6/ look at that! And only a dual core A7 with a gig of RAM. I feel like Keeping my nexus just as it is, maybe theme it a bit, but I'm going to start working on Ubuntu for some of the higher end devices they send me. So I thought I would start with the Atrix HD because I never use it, and the specs are similar to the phone they are putting out and see what I come up with. Don't get me wrong I'll still work on Android but I think Ubuntu needs our help a little bit more right now.
So I was thinking about it, the Nexus 6 is nearing the end of it's line for updates, it was already confirmed to get Android N because there are developer preview for N released for the Shamu. Is this phone likely to get O in another year when that gets released? What do you guys think? It definitely has the specs I'm sure for it, but google may just choose to not do it officially. Out of all the Nexus phones, I REALLY like my 6! They never made one with a monster of a screen like this! Thoughts? Stay nerdy my friends.
Nobody knows, but probably. The Nexus 5 came out with Jellybean and it's getting N.
Matt4542 said:
Nobody knows, but probably. The Nexus 5 came out with Jellybean and it's getting N.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The N5 came out with KitKat...
OS updates: 24 months from date of release.
Security updates: 36 months from date of release OR 18 months from date of removal from the Play Store (whichever is longer).
The Nexus 6 will not get Android O, as it will be more than 24 months from the date of release. Of course, custom ROMs will mitigate that issue.
you watch.. it will.
Ignore
Matt4542 said:
Nobody knows, but probably. The Nexus 5 came out with Jellybean and it's getting N.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was released with 4.4 kitkat, the rumor of it getting N MAY not be true however. I read a thing just today that just because there's a build in the works on the repo, doesn't mean it's final. The Nexus 4 had a build for I think it was KK or MM, but of course never actually got the update.
simms22 said:
you watch.. it will.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And Simms, I damn sure hope so! I LOVE MY N6 :angel: :angel: :angel: Dat screen size.
H4X0R46 said:
It was released with 4.4 kitkat, the rumor of it getting N MAY not be true however. I read a thing just today that just because there's a build in the works on the repo, doesn't mean it's final. The Nexus 4 had a build for I think it was KK or MM, but of course never actually got the update.
And Simms, I damn sure hope so! I LOVE MY N6 :angel: :angel: :angel: Dat screen size.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
While most likely unofficial (not Google Released) it will get it. The great thing about nexus devices, they only die when you let them. Well to a point of course.
Google has given their Nexus devices a span of two years. correct me if I'm wrong but they do major updates to a device for at least two years, and then security updates for 3. by that logic the Nexus 6 will sadly not see an official release of O. however with the beautiful thriving community of XDA on top of the fact that it's a Nexus, it will most definitely see an unofficial release.
Nexus 6 will not get android o the n is its last update
Sent from my 2013022 using XDA-Developers mobile app
---------- Post added at 05:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:17 PM ----------
Ya their will be its unofficial release
Sent from my 2013022 using XDA-Developers mobile app
nick (ATYCD) said:
Nexus 6 will not get android o the n is its last update
Sent from my 2013022 using XDA-Developers mobile app
---------- Post added at 05:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:17 PM ----------
Ya their will be its unofficial release
Sent from my 2013022 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No one should care about official or not. That is the whole point of having a nexus. Hell I am betting there will be a 8.0 rom for it a day or 2 after it is released. Before even the new nexus devices are delivered.
Yaa android o will be a update for it
Sent from my Moto E using XDA-Developers mobile app
Lets be honest: who among us still uses a phone after 3 years or longer nowadays anyway as their main driver?
Its not about using the phowe for 3yr its about the update and in specs its a good choice moderate one
Sent from my 2013022 using XDA-Developers mobile app
gee2012 said:
Lets be honest: who among us still uses a phone after 3 years or longer nowadays anyway as their main driver?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Many people do. If you looked at most of the devices from the mod team you will find many keep their devices for about 4 years or so.
Learned long ago there is no point in updating alot. The hardware changes are minor at best.
gee2012 said:
Lets be honest: who among us still uses a phone after 3 years or longer nowadays anyway as their main driver?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The last time I kept a phone for more than 3 years was the original Nexus. Nothing out there now peaks my interest. Now that I'm used to the large screen, I can't go back to a 5.5 or smaller phone. I may actually keep my 6 for another 18 months unless Google introduces a new Nexus device with a large screen.
Is it likely there will be a new 6" Nexus in the next several years? 5.5 to 5.7 seems to be the upper limit for the high end phablets.
gee2012 said:
Lets be honest: who among us still uses a phone after 3 years or longer nowadays anyway as their main driver?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The rate of hardware advancement is slowing down dramatically. There is really nothing that you gain by buying new hardware compared to something like a Nexus 6. A very small boost in speed, and 64bit that doesn't do much for a phone (basically, its benefit is limited to crypto).
So do tell me why anybody would want to spend $500-$1000 on new hardware when it doesn't actually do anything useful for them?
---------- Post added at 02:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:47 PM ----------
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
OS updates: 24 months from date of release.
Security updates: 36 months from date of release OR 18 months from date of removal from the Play Store (whichever is longer).
The Nexus 6 will not get Android O, as it will be more than 24 months from the date of release. Of course, custom ROMs will mitigate that issue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just keep in mind that google didn't say that they will cut everybody off at those times, but rather that they only GUARANTEE updates until then. Seems to me that there remains a possibility of official full version updates for as long as providing them isn't overly burdensome.
---------- Post added at 02:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:50 PM ----------
zelendel said:
No one should care about official or not. That is the whole point of having a nexus. Hell I am betting there will be a 8.0 rom for it a day or 2 after it is released. Before even the new nexus devices are delivered.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, care about official or not works like this;
If you want to run code from a source that you trust, you will either run the official builds, or spin your own. No sane person will trust the binaries built by fly by night hacks from some random website (including something bigger like cyanogenmod, because the quality control on that is basically bullpoop).
So for trustworthy code, there are two sources. One of those two sources can be burdensome. Therefore YES, WE DO CARE if google continues with the builds.
When we can expext android P in our beloved Note 8❤
Probably in March or April.
I hope there will be a beta program though.
Or we can get a port of SX earlier? as galaxy 10 will be based on android P
RIPPER said:
When we can expext android P in our beloved Note 8❤
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Remember we just got Oreo so I would say not until the Note 10 is out. So over a year and that's pushing it.
---------- Post added at 09:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 PM ----------
Oreo came out to the public in August of 2017 we just got it that's almost a damn year after it came out. So Samsung is almost a year behind which is ridiculous. This is why I loved my Nexus phones but Google decided to go with the stupid Pixel brand of ugly phones.
jason504 said:
Remember we just got Oreo so I would say not until the Note 10 is out. So over a year and that's pushing it.
---------- Post added at 09:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 PM ----------
Oreo came out to the public in August of 2017 we just got it that's almost a damn year after it came out. So Samsung is almost a year behind which is ridiculous. This is why I loved my Nexus phones but Google decided to go with the stupid Pixel brand of ugly phones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We can hope for a port on SX or note 9
RIPPER said:
We can hope for a port on SX or note 9
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you please explain to me what a port on SX or Note 9 means? I thought Google provided free Android through the AOSP. Why can't a developer develop a Note 8 from the raw AOSP code? Is it a too much work? If a port is code from SX or Note 9, does Samsung provide the source code, or does it have to be de-compiled from machine code?
I'm a newbie, and I'm just trying to understand where all this code comes from. I love custom ROMs and know how to install them, but I'm just trying to understand the infrastructure and where all this code comes from other than AOSP.
Huele Fello said:
Can you please explain to me what a port on SX or Note 9 means? I thought Google provided free Android through the AOSP. Why can't a developer develop a Note 8 from the raw AOSP code? Is it a too much work? If a port is code from SX or Note 9, does Samsung provide the source code, or does it have to be de-compiled from machine code?
I'm a newbie, and I'm just trying to understand where all this code comes from. I love custom ROMs and know how to install them, but I'm just trying to understand the infrastructure and where all this code comes from other than AOSP.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sharing you a link where you can understand about the custom rom and building process. Any one can build a rom but he/she have basic knowledge about. Snapdragon chipset are very easy to crack but exynos is hardwork that why we dont much development here plus feature may get reduce in note 8 as custom rom while dilute note 8 features.
Pls read
https://www.androidauthority.com/build-custom-android-rom-720453/
Ripper, you forgot to mention to Huele Fello that AOSP also wouldn't have Samsung's Touchwiz to make the almighty S-Pen work. The Bixby button on the side would also be dead, as well as the Iris scanner,
I guess in next 3 weeks max .
Mariusz_Trynkiewicz said:
I guess in next 3 weeks max .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Definitely not in the next 3 weeks. I'm guessing maybe closer to April/May next year, but probably even later than that.
Max_Terrible said:
Definitely not in the next 3 weeks. I'm guessing maybe closer to April/May next year, but probably even later than that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am talking about another stuff . Treble was ported to note 8 ( its maybe not public relase but its real ) in sunday . All roms boot , and if i am not wrong , all roms are bugless? Dev is still working on it but soo it should be bugless soon if I am wrong. Try to mess with telegram some more . U'll find it
Mariusz_Trynkiewicz said:
I am talking about another stuff . Treble was ported to note 8 ( its maybe not public relase but its real ) in sunday . All roms boot , and if i am not wrong , all roms are bugless? Dev is still working on it but soo it should be bugless soon if I am wrong. Try to mess with telegram some more . U'll find it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And what is Treble going to help you in receiving the Pie update for the Note 8? Samsung doesn't officially support it on the Note 8, thus it's pointless. It might only help with custom ROMS with updates a little bit.
jason504 said:
Remember we just got Oreo so I would say not until the Note 10 is out. So over a year and that's pushing it.
---------- Post added at 09:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 PM ----------
Oreo came out to the public in August of 2017 we just got it that's almost a damn year after it came out. So Samsung is almost a year behind which is ridiculous. This is why I loved my Nexus phones but Google decided to go with the stupid Pixel brand of ugly phones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Max_Terrible said:
Definitely not in the next 3 weeks. I'm guessing maybe closer to April/May next year, but probably even later than that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oreo was released to the Note 8 in March of 2018. Not sure why Jason504 thinks we just got it in August??
It would also stand to reason that Android Pie will be released in a similar time table as Oreo. Possibly sooner since Samsung is planning the rollout in January 2019.
I don't know exactly when I got Oreo but it definitely wasn't in March. It was way after that it was May or June when I got the update for my phone. One of the last companies to push the update. Samsung sells more phones than any company and are almost dead last at pushing out updates?
Hello,
I'm watching for rooting my SM-N950W (Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8)
Presently, I want try to have Samsung Firmware : little bit debloated, deknoxed if possible, with no Bixby and less similar duplicate Google apps with Samsung tags.
I want able to mask my root like 'Magisk Hide' apps, because some apps not like rooted phone.
I see on :
[ROOT][SNAPDRAGON] SamFAIL for Galaxy Note8[V3]
for Root USA Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8! (N950U,N950U1,N950W)
SamFAIL last rootable bootloader is V3...
But mine phone have already bootloader at : U5XXXX or S5XXXX=Bootloader V5
I want to know :
Do you know I can able to downgrade my bootloader V5 at V3
with Odin v3.13.1 (Comsey ODIN)
and full STOCK firmware V3 available on sammobile.com ?
If you have better option for my Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with Bootloader V5...
I not necessery want to brick my phone.
Thank you.
AFAIK there is no way to root that phone.
Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk
MOD Edit:
Language.
Phew, I need a nap
---------- Post added at 08:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:45 AM ----------
M0dj0 said:
Hello,
I'm watching for rooting my SM-N950W (Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8)
Presently, I want try to have Samsung Firmware : little bit debloated, deknoxed if possible, with no Bixby and less similar duplicate Google apps with Samsung tags.
I want able to mask my root like 'Magisk Hide' apps, because some apps not like rooted phone.
I see on :
[ROOT][SNAPDRAGON] SamFAIL for Galaxy Note8[V3]
for Root USA Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8! (N950U,N950U1,N950W)
SamFAIL last rootable bootloader is V3...
But mine phone have already bootloader at : U5XXXX or S5XXXX=Bootloader V5
I want to know :
Do you know I can able to downgrade my bootloader V5 at V3
with Odin v3.13.1 (Comsey ODIN)
and full STOCK firmware V3 available on sammobile.com ?
If you have better option for my Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with Bootloader V5...
I not necessery want to brick my phone.
Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know this doesn't help you AT ALL, but I unpacked my phone when I got it, turned it on and plugged it in, then came here to re-read the Sam fail instructions a last time because I had already downloaded all the software, and while I was reading the instructions the phone was updating to the v4 bootloader. I had no idea until I grabbed it to boot into Odin.
We're completely boned. I look every day for a new exploit, it ain't gonna happen ever unless the douchbags at Samsung toss us a bone, and I guarantee you if you asked an exec right now they would answer "note what? Aight? What's that? We have a note nineteen in the pipe, was it diesel powered?
---------- Post added at 08:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:52 AM ----------
I'm done with Samsung. No more monitors, no more phones, if they buy every toilet paper manufacturer on the planet I'll go complete commando and shake with my left. DONE! OVER! I'LL CARRY A ROTARY DIAL PHONE WITH A TWO MILE CORD. YOU HEAR ME SAMSUNG??!?
---------- Post added at 09:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 AM ----------
Honestly, I'm quite miffed
What a ridiculous reaction, just for not being able to root. I guess this kind of language/behaviour is against forum rules, hope so.
Funny thing is that one could have easily prevented update to BL4.
For OP, no root needed to do what you desire. Just disable the apps/functions you don't want with one of the available disabling apps...
@trimixer451
XDA Forums Rule 2.1, please READ it before going on an immature rant next time.
2.1 Language: XDA is a worldwide community. As a result, what may be OK to say in your part of the world, may not be OK elsewhere. Please don't direct profanity, sexually explicit language or other offensive content toward Members or their work. Conversely, while reading posts from other members, remember that the word you find offensive may not be offensive to the writer. Tolerance is a two-way street.
What you wrote was totally unnecessary and could've been avoided.
Well, i see colored language. I will survive.
I know, i can desactivate many apps. but not neccessy Samsung apps. I can desactived Gmail for use BlueMail. But, parameters is not available for Samsung browser.
And disabled it, but apps used space only for Bloat my phone.
Curiously, at same time this previous message, I receive notification for new samsung rom update... I not installed it.
Do you have recommendation for cleaning more apps (like samsung browser) and not using root for me ?
I got tired of the cat and mouse game between exploits and samsung on their snapdragon variants. After the note 4, I switched to their exynos variants. The note 8 international version is compatible with most GSM bands, and is similarly priced to other variants. I have a note 8 duos and was able to root it within half an hour of receiving it. Most carriers of the snapdragon variants, especially all USA variants, require Samsung to lock the bootloader, and leave it unlockable to the public without exploitation.
I know this doesn't help you directly right now, but maybe in the future.
P.S. I know the n950w is the Canadian variant, I mentioned the USA variants because of their locked notoriety.
M0dj0 said:
Well, i see colored language. I will survive.
I know, i can desactivate many apps. but not neccessy Samsung apps. I can desactived Gmail for use BlueMail. But, parameters is not available for Samsung browser.
And disabled it, but apps used space only for Bloat my phone.
Curiously, at same time this previous message, I receive notification for new samsung rom update... I not installed it.
Do you have recommendation for cleaning more apps (like samsung browser) and not using root for me ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Without discussing the impossiblity to root, and while admitting that disabled apps continue to use storage space, you are indeed able to disable Samsung apps. I use Package Disabler Pro (not affiliated whatsoever) to disable bloat/unwanted or unused stock apps without any problems. With Note 8's storage space no issue for me to have the apps not deleted.
Package Disabler Pro... do you can specify me publisher? i see only version for s8 or s9... not already note 8...
Thank you.
Just look in play store. App states for all Samsung devices, including S9 and S9+.
Developer is "policedeveloper'.
Expect root on the Note 8 Pie. I managed to get su to temporarily stick but was lost on reboot
AustinGarrick1818 said:
Expect root on the Note 8 Pie. I managed to get su to temporarily stick but was lost on reboot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This would be awesome, I don't know why there is like zero discussion about this. I haven't been on XDA for a bit but looking over at the s8+ forums looks like they have root on snapdragons so....
Death-Dealer said:
This would be awesome, I don't know why there is like zero discussion about this. I haven't been on XDA for a bit but looking over at the s8+ forums looks like they have root on snapdragons so....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check the SamFail threads to see why development stopped. U.S. snapdragons have locked bl too, so it's not like exynos...
Post removed.
Please be respectful to all members at all times.
:good:
Hello expert, same question before major security update...
Hello... this is a dream or I see root bootloader v5 is available for s8 or s9...
Well why not my note 8.? SM-N950W...
Plz... Do you have root solution for me?
M0dj0 said:
Hello,
I'm watching for rooting my SM-N950W (Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8)
Presently, I want try to have Samsung Firmware : little bit debloated, deknoxed if possible, with no Bixby and less similar duplicate Google apps with Samsung tags.
I want able to mask my root like 'Magisk Hide' apps, because some apps not like rooted phone.
I see on :
[ROOT][SNAPDRAGON] SamFAIL for Galaxy Note8[V3]
for Root USA Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8! (N950U,N950U1,N950W)
SamFAIL last rootable bootloader is V3...
But mine phone have already bootloader at : U5XXXX or S5XXXX=Bootloader V5
I want to know :
Do you know I can able to downgrade my bootloader V5 at V3
with Odin v3.13.1 (Comsey ODIN)
and full STOCK firmware V3 available on sammobile.com ?
If you have better option for my Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with Bootloader V5...
I not necessery want to brick my phone.
Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Read You're own rules!!!
MeltdownSpectre said:
@trimixer451
XDA Forums Rule 2.1, please READ it before going on an immature rant next time.
2.1 Language: XDA is a worldwide community. As a result, what may be OK to say in your part of the world, may not be OK elsewhere. Please don't direct profanity, sexually explicit language or other offensive content toward Members or their work. Conversely, while reading posts from other members, remember that the word you find offensive may not be offensive to the writer. Tolerance is a two-way street.
What you wrote was totally unnecessary and could've been avoided.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Had to make an account just to tell you to read that rule you generously posted. I see no offensive language toward anyone except samsung. Also as the rule states, because you find it offensive , does not mean everyone does. Enjoy you're day!!
Jaydox said:
Had to make an account just to tell you to read that rule you generously posted. I see no offensive language toward anyone except samsung. Also as the rule states, because you find it offensive , does not mean everyone does. Enjoy you're day!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The offending post has already been deleted/edited of course, so you won't see it now... Enjoy your day as well!
1- Rooting is pointless at the moment and too risky.
I just use
- Nova Launcher Now to get 6x6 Grid [Awesome]
- Enable Developer Mode [Enable 2D Graphic Rendering]
- Reducing Animation [Through Samsung One Ui settings]
This Fully Customizes my Phone.
Rooting wouldn't grant me any thing special, just risking my phone.
2- Why I am not interested in rooting?
Back in Time. During the release of Devices like the Note 3.
Note 3 Rooting was important because you could Get Note 4 Features [Screen off writing, Ultra power saving mode which was only in Note 4/S5]
Now The Note 8 Has the same OS As the Note 9. Even it has Emoji and Super Slow Motion Video.
3- Snapdragon users, Shouldn't really despair.
Because they are Lucky they Can Install Google Pixel Camera APK, But Exynos users cannot.
So thats an advantage, And boy it takes Amazing shots specially portrait mode shots.
4- The Note 8 is basically a Note 9 Minus 20% Extra battery and S Pen remote features [Which Note 9 users don't use any way], It has One Ui and Dark Mode So Why would we need Root? What could the Note 8 basically have? ALSO You have Package Disabler Pro Saves Everything.
Can you give root instructions for note 8 ???
trimixer451 said:
MOD Edit:
Language.
Phew, I need a nap
---------- Post added at 08:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:45 AM ----------
I know this doesn't help you AT ALL, but I unpacked my phone when I got it, turned it on and plugged it in, then came here to re-read the Sam fail instructions a last time because I had already downloaded all the software, and while I was reading the instructions the phone was updating to the v4 bootloader. I had no idea until I grabbed it to boot into Odin.
We're completely boned. I look every day for a new exploit, it ain't gonna happen ever unless the douchbags at Samsung toss us a bone, and I guarantee you if you asked an exec right now they would answer "note what? Aight? What's that? We have a note nineteen in the pipe, was it diesel powered?
---------- Post added at 08:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:52 AM ----------
I'm done with Samsung. No more monitors, no more phones, if they buy every toilet paper manufacturer on the planet I'll go complete commando and shake with my left. DONE! OVER! I'LL CARRY A ROTARY DIAL PHONE WITH A TWO MILE CORD. YOU HEAR ME SAMSUNG??!?
---------- Post added at 09:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 AM ----------
Honestly, I'm quite miffed
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you didnt seem harmful to me bud, in fact spot on. if i had known not to update considering i bought a note 8 off amazon for 350 and it had not been updated yet i updated the fu*ker to pie, now it seems busting it and tossing it away is best considering i only got it for root purposes...
---------- Post added at 10:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:59 AM ----------
Cool Person said:
1- Rooting is pointless at the moment and too risky.
I just use
- Nova Launcher Now to get 6x6 Grid [Awesome]
- Enable Developer Mode [Enable 2D Graphic Rendering]
- Reducing Animation [Through Samsung One Ui settings]
This Fully Customizes my Phone.
Rooting wouldn't grant me any thing special, just risking my phone.
2- Why I am not interested in rooting?
Back in Time. During the release of Devices like the Note 3.
Note 3 Rooting was important because you could Get Note 4 Features [Screen off writing, Ultra power saving mode which was only in Note 4/S5]
Now The Note 8 Has the same OS As the Note 9. Even it has Emoji and Super Slow Motion Video.
3- Snapdragon users, Shouldn't really despair.
Because they are Lucky they Can Install Google Pixel Camera APK, But Exynos users cannot.
So thats an advantage, And boy it takes Amazing shots specially portrait mode shots.
4- The Note 8 is basically a Note 9 Minus 20% Extra battery and S Pen remote features [Which Note 9 users don't use any way], It has One Ui and Dark Mode So Why would we need Root? What could the Note 8 basically have? ALSO You have Package Disabler Pro Saves Everything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no offense but why are you here if your not looking for root lol??? i prefer superuser rights as i can get rid of that crap from tmobile as im on straighttalks att towers now, as well as be able to use twrp for real backups, as well as get custom roms in which thats one of the biggest things for an octa core phone, but yea i see what you mean, but still there are loads of things root gives that samsung is locking up in their firmware....
Hello everyone!
I am planning on purchasing a Note 9 which has just come up on discount locally. I was wondering if you guys could help me out with a few questions I have : ):
- Does the battery life of the Note 9 diminish greatly within a few months of usage?
- Does the stock Samsung UI start to lag a lot within a few months of usage?
- Stock camera app good enough or will need to install Google Cam app? If so, How good is google camera app on the Note 9?
Thank you for your time.
No
No
Very good
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
Maky-313 said:
Hello everyone!
I am planning on purchasing a Note 9 which has just come up on discount locally. I was wondering if you guys could help me out with a few questions I have : ):
- Does the battery life of the Note 9 diminish greatly within a few months of usage?
- Does the stock Samsung UI start to lag a lot within a few months of usage?
- Stock camera app good enough or will need to install Google Cam app? If so, How good is google camera app on the Note 9?
Thank you for your time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it all depends on what you install on it.
but for the last question stock is pretty good. especially if device has the latest firmware(software update)
Maky-313 said:
Hello everyone!
I am planning on purchasing a Note 9 which has just come up on discount locally. I was wondering if you guys could help me out with a few questions I have : ):
- Does the battery life of the Note 9 diminish greatly within a few months of usage?
- Does the stock Samsung UI start to lag a lot within a few months of usage?
- Stock camera app good enough or will need to install Google Cam app? If so, How good is google camera app on the Note 9?
Thank you for your time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Best way to charge is with a wireless charge pad overnight. That's a slow charge and very easy on the battery. By the end of my 12hr days of moderate talking/texting, the phone is at 80%, and then I use it all night (instead of tv) and it's at 50% when I go to bed. That's with auto brightness, the dark UI (night mode) and no added theme. Dark mode all the apps. It looks gorgeous. I've had it for about four months, and it's an amazing phone. No lag. VERY nice OS (Android 9 + OneUI). Camera app is excellent. Google Cam app would not be better. When you buy a Note9 new, do ALL the updates (Android 8 to 9 and all security patches) right away before installing any apps, and you will have a trouble-free system. Android 9 in most regions does not have call recording. A US unbranded Note9 is bloat-free and great for T-Mobile, because you still get wifi-calling and VoLTE, but for the other carriers, you lose those if you don't get their branded version. If you want to root your phone, you must buy an Exynos or dual-sim Snapdragon version. All US Note9 versions are bootloader-locked and will not root. Ain't happening. This is the first Android setup I've had where it's so good I don't need root (7 of my Androids are rooted and non-stock ROMmed). Note9 is better than Note10. The last great Samsung phone.
If you're thinking about Sprint as a carrier learn Spanish. No way Jose. The device cant do voice and data unless you downgrade to Oreo and even then its wishy washy.
docdg said:
If you're thinking about Sprint as a carrier learn Spanish. No way Jose. The device cant do voice and data unless you downgrade to Oreo and even then its wishy washy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
CDMA has always been terrible.
Nah just this phone
ok thanks guys
It's really betweent his and the S9 for now.
No lag at all running on firmware that orginally shipped with the Note 9 which is Android 8.1.
dave678 said:
No lag at all running on firmware that orginally shipped with the Note 9 which is Android 8.1.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why you're still on such an old firmware???
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
bat0nas said:
Why you're still on such an old firmware???
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Easy. Becasue I hate Pie.
I want to buy a 512GB Note9 International for Christmas or so, nice to see everyone is happy with the phone & the updates
dave678 said:
Easy. Becasue I hate Pie.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried it?
I really don't understand the haters.
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
dave678 said:
Easy. Because I hate Pie.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't go past Oreo Dave. There is more wrong past that than is immediately apparent. Most of the complaints at the play store about apps that used to work and don't anymore is based on not only Pie, but also play store updates that put you in iPhone prison. The apps at the Play Store had to be rewritten to uselessness to remain listed, which made apkpure.com my new friend to download previous versions of apps, and turn off Google Policy Updates at both the play store and my phone. Because I have the 960U, I had to flash to the US UNLOCKED U1 firmware and then disable updates in the configs by following these instructions. The forcing updates by US carriers and play store to strip functionality that protects you appears to be a US deep state driven thing because many nations won't put up with those restrictions and appears to be a U-model-only thing.
There's a lot of opinions and hyperbole about Pie and OneUI on Note9. I've been running it since day one on Note9, and I have zero app issues. I think most app issues are from updating from 8 to 9 after apps were installed. Those with upgrade issues have done a factory reset then reinstalled apps and watched all those issues go away. I like it much more than Android 8 + TouchWiz. Most of the justified dislike is around call recording. If you must have call recording, better disable updates and stay on old software otherwise update without worry, and enjoy continued security updates.
Had zero issues after update.
When I hear people complaining about such things I tend to believe that the problem is not with pie+one_ui but with the people.
Yes there are exceptions.
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
bat0nas said:
Have you tried it?
I really don't understand the haters.
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have tried it multipe times whenever I go to Costco. By playing around with an S10 and Note 10 Plus and I still hate it.
---------- Post added at 01:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 PM ----------
gruuvin said:
There's a lot of opinions and hyperbole about Pie and OneUI on Note9. I've been running it since day one on Note9, and I have zero app issues. I think most app issues are from updating from 8 to 9 after apps were installed. Those with upgrade issues have done a factory reset then reinstalled apps and watched all those issues go away. I like it much more than Android 8 + TouchWiz. Most of the justified dislike is around call recording. If you must have call recording, better disable updates and stay on old software otherwise update without worry, and enjoy continued security updates.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just hate the look and no AM or PM.
gruuvin said:
There's a lot of opinions and hyperbole about Pie and OneUI on Note9. I've been running it since day one on Note9, and I have zero app issues. I like it much more than Android 8 + TouchWiz. Most of the justified dislike is around call recording. If you don't need that, then you can update without worry.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would agree with that. Actually, any app other than a dialer that leverages your contacts and call history is hamstrung or no longer works. On Android 10, they purposely killed call recording altogether. Since most calls go VoLTE, the calling parties are the only ones deprived of a record of their calls. Everyone else in the chain keeps a copy.
Android established its market by being the open choice, and actually the only choice for non-Apple after Steve Balmer pulled the plug on the Windows Mobile/Pocket PC. Even rooting was a normal option without permanently disabling the capabilities of your device. The progression has been to force IOS limitations upon Android, with more an more access to your private information by phone makers and Google. As with LTE-A, It's time for a non-proprietary mobile operating system that is beholden to its users instead of companies and governments. Vendors can plug their Touchwiz or whatever into that.
As for CDMA, Qualcomm used it as a product name because it incorporates cdma as a technology. The only reason GSM didn't go with it is CDMA as a product name and technology is because it was owned by Qualcomm. GSM service was poor, expensive, and impractical in many areas until later when GSM went to cdma. The EU legislated against CDMA, and this affected their orbiting countries. Developed countries went with CDMA, including the US, Japan, South Korea, Russia, etc., and even countries in the EU bolted GSM for CDMA. The defining moment came at 4G time when Sprint gained control of Clearwire, the owner of the new 4G, Wi-MAX. This caused Verizon to bolt Wi-MAX. Their clout plus the emerging Cingular/ATT network caused Sprint to realize they couldn't pull this off and they also bolted. That enabled LTE to gain critical mass and LTE-A to become the IP of cellular networks. With the problem becoming usable cellular bandwidth, and with a usable de facto worldwide standard for wireless communication, the FCC and similar organizations could now force out the 3G and earlier technologies that were tying up bandwidth. Because CDMA is locked to the wireless network vendor and cannot be shared, it is logical for it to be the first on the chopping block. There are no longer any Wi-MAX phones, but Clearwire, who was and is many years ahead, has gone on to provide the wireless matrix for many of the largest cities around the world with user technologies at their perimeter, of which 5G is one. GSM's claim to fame has never been one of technical superiority, it has been openness and interoperability. However, the US did something similar when it developed the DARPANET/INTERNET by not allowing proprietary protocols and building out IP.
When I updated my S7 to Oreo, I liked the improvements over Nougat, but there were still a lot of things with the OS that needed tweaking, with frameworks like Exposed or Substratum. But with third-party options like that, the problem is diverging development, late bug-fixes, and generally dealing with a certain amount of brokenness. I think Android+Samsung OS has evolved well, to the point where PieOneUI is the first system that I don't mind not rooting or need to heavily tweak. Dark mode is a big part of that. I HATE WHITE APPS. I think Android 10 with OneUI is going to be quite good.
All that said, I agree with IT, and I don't like the GOOG having this much control. I do wish we had a much more open and community driven OS.
---------- Post added 30th September 2019 at 12:08 AM ---------- Previous post was 29th September 2019 at 11:58 PM ----------
dave678 said:
I just hate the look and no AM or PM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AM or PM? ruserious?
Now that you pointed it out, I might have to roll back to Oreo! Oh wait, I can look out the window.
To me, this OS feels like less is more. It's clean, it's laid out sensibly. (unbranded no carrier bloat + tmobile + Nova Prime also helps). There is a Note9 OneUI port for the S7, which has made my S7 almost perfect now.
gruuvin said:
When I updated my S7 to Oreo, I liked the improvements over Nougat, but there were still a lot of things with the OS that needed tweaking, with frameworks like Exposed or Substratum. But with third-party options like that, the problem is diverging development, late bug-fixes, and generally dealing with a certain amount of brokenness. I think Android+Samsung OS has evolved well, to the point where PieOneUI is the first system that I don't mind not rooting or need to heavily tweak. Dark mode is a big part of that. I HATE WHITE APPS. I think Android 10 with OneUI is going to be quite good.
All that said, I agree with IT, and I don't like the GOOG having this much control. I do wish we had a much more open and community driven OS.
---------- Post added 30th September 2019 at 12:08 AM ---------- Previous post was 29th September 2019 at 11:58 PM ----------
AM or PM? ruserious?
Now that you pointed it out, I might have to roll back to Oreo! Oh wait, I can look out the window.
To me, this OS feels like less is more. It's clean, it's laid out sensibly. (unbranded no carrier bloat + tmobile + Nova Prime also helps). There is a Note9 OneUI port for the S7, which has made my S7 almost perfect now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ahh the old look out the window comment. You live in Alaska you're ****ed so you need AM and PM. Also it's on phones for years until the notch trend rolled in and they axed it. If it's useless then why did so many people beg Samsung to bring it back during the Pie beta test?