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Can you tell me why you are not rooted. I'm just curious. I've seen a lot of people that say they are not rooted and or rooted but not running a ROM. I've done it a lot on my gnex but have not found the need to do it on this phone.
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Same here. Still not rooted.
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I just rooted last night, Stock kernel, Stock ROM. The only reason I rooted was so that I could calibrate my display on my phone. There is no other reason for me.
rooted but still using stock ROM
After rooted you can install so many useful apps (e.g. CWM Recovery, Titanium Backup Pro, Market Enabler, Root Explorer........)
Everything is good here, so why put development software on it.?
There's no reason to not root, or at least unlock the bootloader, when you first get the phone. It'll save you a ton of hassle down the road should you ever decide that you want or need root
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Everything is good here, so why put development software on it.?
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Because you can? I don't have the bloody phone yet, but it's going to get rooted.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on Nov. 13th. Still waiting.
Yeah I'm unlocking the bootloader as soon as it arrives, I'll probably leave it stock for a bit but my last 3 devices I bought with the intention of leaving them stock, then decided to root later, and 3 devices I lost data on. So yeah just unlock it when you get it to leave the option open
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I'm not rooted because:
1) I have no need to be. Stock does everything I want it to do.
2) Having root doesn't allow some apps to work such as Google Movies & TV.
3) I got sick of flashing ROMs, making backups, and restoring everything after a wipe.
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Root is useful for some application like ads filter, anti virus like Avast with remote controls. It is only a choice to do if you really need it
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You guys probably are not aware of the amazing custom Roms like paranoidandroid that gives you so much control of your phone. Also great kernels like matrix that gives you more Battery life. Stock is great but android is all about modding.
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El Daddy said:
I'm not rooted because:
2) Having root doesn't allow some apps to work such as Google Movies & TV.
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http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/07/google-play-movies-streams-rooted-android-devices-now/
They fixed that actually...
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Cor-master said:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/07/google-play-movies-streams-rooted-android-devices-now/
They fixed that actually...
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Oh nice. I'm glad they fixed that.
This is going to be my first android phone as I'm coming from blackberry and I was doing some research as to rooting my device. That's probably the direction I am going to go but I just had one question. What are the potential drawbacks of rooting your device? I read that some apps don't work such as banking apps and things along those lines. Just wanted to get all the possible information. I'm located in Canada, if that relates to any location specific apps.
Thanks
EDIT: Found some tutorials and threads, thanks
I did unlock the bootloader and I'm rooted, no ROM. I to got tired of flashing and making back ups and redoing my home screen multiple time a week if not every day. That's fun for awhile. But for me all the Roms are all the same for the exception of a few things. My phone runs great and I do get very good battery life. I can understand why some do it but I think android is at that point to where it does and have everything I want. I'm even thinking about unrooting my phone. Haven't needed any thing that requires root yet. I did have the display app for awhile for my screen but I've not used it that much and have not noticed that my screen is slightly yellow. My flickster app won't work when I'm rooted so I think I might unroot it.
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I stayed unrooted for 8 days which is actually a record with any Android device. I liked stock and had no problems with it, but there were just a few features in Cyanogen that I love that aren't available in stock. And they're actually small things such as the volume toggles and the percentage number for battery. But they were worth it. So far my Cyanogen experience has been just as smooth as stock, so there really haven't been any drawbacks. I'm also using the Faux kernel which seems to have improved the wakelock problem the device was having on the stock kernel. I was able to get somewhere around 20 hours of battery life yesterday when I was getting around 12 on the stock kernel. I still haven't calibrated the display to my likings yet, but I'll get to that. Needless to say, I'm really enjoying having a Nexus 4.
I liked rooting my vivid because sense sucked, but I went with a aosp ROM and was very happy. Though, what I like more is messing with new software updates (official) and not being rooted just makes that easier to download. There's nothing I miss from rooting. Everything I did was to make the phone as smooth running as possible and that's what I got now.
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Not rooted. The entire reason I rooted my old GS2 was to get AOSP on it. This has it in its purest, best form stock.
I root because I want to block ads, use titanium backup, Franco Kernel, AOKP (I have my menu and search button back plus the nav bar ring has more options than just google now). I use TWRP for backups in case I mash my phone and Google doesn't have images up yet... I can at least restore mine LOL. I use lots of tasker tasks with root. Use Datasync to auto backup and restore games and other app data on each device (not just when flashing ROMs. I mean I play a game and put down phone pickup tablet and data is already synced on there.). There's just so many things to do with it!
I will eventually, and most likely roll to CM, but until that time I just have no need for it.
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I really hope they can get a build working for us, now their builds are booting but phone doesn't have any volume, GPS causes a reboot, and that's the main stuff I've encountered that keeps it from being usable, besides that its amazing im constantly trying to find new builds everyday I NEED THIS ROM! have you guys tried it yet
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I really hope they can get a build working for us, now their builds are booting but phone doesn't have any volume, GPS causes a reboot, and that's the main stuff I've encountered that keeps it from being usable, besides that its amazing im constantly trying to find new builds everyday I NEED THIS ROM! have you guys tried it yet
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There are plenty of other good rom`s to choose from and try atm
There is, xenon 9 is really stable but vanir is similar in features and has crazy speed tweaks, also its the only ROM I know of with the .25x animation speeds
New build!
http://www.emccann.net/nuclearmistake/VanirAOSPNightlies/mako/_FILE_LIST_.html
Surprisingly i fixed the phone issue with flashing the no in call volume fix for t mobile lte and the GPS doesn't reboot, maps just hangs
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There is, xenon 9 is really stable but vanir is similar in features and has crazy speed tweaks, also its the only ROM I know of with the .25x animation speeds
New build!
http://www.emccann.net/nuclearmistake/VanirAOSPNightlies/mako/_FILE_LIST_.html
Surprisingly i fixed the phone issue with flashing the no in call volume fix for t mobile lte and the GPS doesn't reboot, maps just hangs
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There was a reason why mods locked their thread in the development section...
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Hey guys, since i have not yet reached the limit for posting in the development forums I might as well post here since the title matches. What are the differences between the DHO and Nuclear builds? I am sorry if its in the original thread somewhere, I tried to look for it.
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Hey guys, since i have not yet reached the limit for posting in the development forums I might as well post here since the title matches. What are the differences between the DHO and Nuclear builds? I am sorry if its in the original thread somewhere, I tried to look for it.
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Usually, the only difference is that they're built by different people. They might have small little local changes, but all in all your not really missing out on flashing on over the other.
Connor Baker
Thanks man, i tried it and only difference seems to be the theme, rest looks the same. I have troubles with the inbuilt torch in both cases though. It doesnt want to shut down and keeps turning on.
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Thanks man, i tried it and only difference seems to be the theme, rest looks the same. I have troubles with the inbuilt torch in both cases though. It doesnt want to shut down and keeps turning on.
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I just set torch to the long press on one of my nav keys. Doesn't turn on/off by itself when I do that.
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I see, i will try that, thanks!
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Also have any of you guys tried some other kernel along vanir? I am sure many of you did, the question is - Did u get the inbuilt performance manager to work with some other kernels? I m currently using AKs kernel and I always get FCs when trying to open the app.
Vanir - Android 7.1.2
vanir_mako_7.1.071917.zip
First Vanir with Android 7, which finally managed to run me.
This ROM uses the kernel lineage.
In addition, it is very underdeveloped, because it does not work properly debugging, so you can not connect through adb and install applications.
There is also no possibility of a normal apk installation (message: Package installer has stopped).
I checked and I can confirm that the navigation buttons work very well in Vanir ROM, for Nexus 4 with an inactive touch pad at the bottom of the screen.
I can add a ROM to the compatibility list.
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vanir_mako_7.1.071917.zip
First Vanir with Android 7, which finally managed to run me.
This ROM uses the kernel lineage.
In addition, it is very underdeveloped, because it does not work properly debugging, so you can not connect through adb and install applications.
There is also no possibility of a normal apk installation (message: Package installer has stopped).
I checked and I can confirm that the navigation buttons work very well in Vanir ROM, for Nexus 4 with an inactive touch pad at the bottom of the screen.
I can add a ROM to the compatibility list.
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I'm using vanir 7-31-17 build with open gapps pico magisk v13.3 and quanta reborn kernel
package installer works just fine as for adb I don't have a computer right now to test that with are you purposely steering people away from this ROM for some reason?
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I'm using vanir 7-31-17 build with open gapps pico magisk v13.3 and quanta reborn kernel
package installer works just fine as for adb I don't have a computer right now to test that with are you purposely steering people away from this ROM for some reason?
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Thank you for your attention. My opinion was premature.
I installed ROM again (the same file without re-downloading) and adb works normally.
Installation through
Settings -> Storage -> Explore
also works as it should.
Probably the first installation was damaged.
Unfortunately, I have to retract my opinion regarding the operation of navigation buttons on the inactive bottom of the touch screen.
Previously I tested on my second N4, where the inactive touch screen I have in the middle of the screen.
Hi everyone, got a Note, installed Omni KitKat nightly and I'm as happy as a puppy. Only grief is that I'm missing all the spen candy. I know it needs the touchwiz framework and strongly doubt if Samsung is ever gonna grant us with a KitKat ROM for note 1, so here's the question: Is there any work in progress or any workaround to regain some spen functionality in KitKat? We could start by replacing that ugly cursor with something more phablet friendly.
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Hmm seems nobody is using their spens anymore...
I like the way kitkat is going but if any dev is reading this id like to know what to expect concerning these missing features:
1 - spen specific functions and airview like option. It could be implemented from when samsung update the note 3 to 4.4
2 - video calling over 3g (i.e. over regular phone)
3 - multiwindow, though i think its already in the works
4 - handwriting recognition
Mind you this is not a request for an ETA, just if these features will be available on the note1 under kitkat.
Thanks in advance and if you have other features in mind please share. :-
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Also, what about hdmi via mhl? Again, no request for eta, just enquiring if these features will ever be available on kitkat. Thanks
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This thread reminds me of my days in solitary confinement. Always talking to myself... Anyway, i think the feature i miss the most is actually video calls over 3g. Wonder if it's dialer app specific or there is more to it. I'll try different dialers and let - myself- know
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Most of the features you are taking about are Samsung implemented features.
- Calls over 3G can be done using any 3rd party app.
- even mhl is proprietary to Samsung.
- If air view and all were to be implemented on AOSP&CM based roms, wouldn't it have been already done as it was there in Samsung 4.1.2. So why to wait for 4.4? Most of these roms are not specifically made for stylus phones.
- Multi-window does work. Still under development. Although there are a lot of floating MW options.
- About handwriting recognition, it's used in Samsung keyboard. Again Samsung.. If you just want recognition, there are apps to do that.
You say it's not a ETA thread but keep updating it with your own posts every day. If you asked this to any Dev, why not wait for one to read and answer?
Made some progress with spen on kitkat. Fortunately that ugly cursor was ditched in the latest nightly and with gmd gestures app and gnote (from the forums) the spen is almost useful again. Also i find the swype like feature in SwiftKey much more convenient than handwriting recognition. Keep you updated with my progress. @nokiamodeln91 3rd party dialers offer video over data connection. I need the umts/3g implementation of video calling. Thanks for your input though.
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I Too would like SPen funtionality
I just installed KitKat Verizon Note2. I bought my Galaxy Nexusin '11 only to be dumped by Google, now with my Note2 that I really love, hear that I have to wait until next year sometime, if even then. I would really like some love for the Note2 SPen functions in the KitKat build.
Thanks to everyone working on these builds.
@stargazin I'm hearing that spen gestures have been implemented in latest omni nightly (12/12), waiting for download to finish...
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Please let me know how this works for you, and possibly a link to the ROM. I am really missing my pen functionality and apps.
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The implementation is basic right now, swiping left right up and down plus double tap can be assigned to apps or soft keys. It's still to be developed, for now I'm using GMD spen control which is much more flexible. The rom is omni kitkat nightly 12/12. Take the time to read the OP on how to install the rom. Here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516933
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The implementation is basic right now, swiping left right up and down plus double tap can be assigned to apps or soft keys. It's still to be developed, for now I'm using GMD spen control which is much more flexible. The rom is omni kitkat nightly 12/12. Take the time to read the OP on how to install the rom. Here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516933
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I'm using GMD as well, and Handwrite too. I would like to see the whole Note 3 SPen functions brought to the KitKat. There is a lot of cool stuff there. Some of the MotoX functions as well. My friend just received his Moto, and rubbing it in my face with all the hands free functions, talking to his phone while it is just sitting on the desk idle, screen off. That is cool. If I had any idea on how to program, I would try to figure this out.
Being over 50 now, and trying to learn all the new programming the young guys are doing, I'm impressed. Kudos to all of you out there tackling this. :beer:
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Since there wasn't a thread made in the development forums I figured I'd start one here. Any success installing AOKP any bugs? Lets discuss it here.
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I'm on it. No issues so far, as there aren't many custom features yet.
Any sources for the AOKP nexus 5 edition?
I'm using my phone for gps to get home so I'm a bit scared to flash it. As soon as Im home I'm gonna take this baby for a spin. Definitely an awesome Christmas present.
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Feel nice to finally be able to run AOKP on hammerhead. Too bad its soo skinny for now. Guess I'll head back to cataclysm for now and wait for devs to fill the ROM with the goodies.
Ran into an issue of not being able to get root access. Anyone else able to reproduce?
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Aaand it's official.
http://aokp.co/blog/celebrate-this-christmas-with-kitkat#swaggababy
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small feature list:
statusbar brightness slider
wake up on charge
customizeable hardware keys
volume smash rotation
usb debugging notify
show IME switcher
toggles - style, setup, order
app permissions
advanced powerbutton menu
build in superuser
themes
so far so good
Can anyone with a chromecast confirm that when you try to cast from Google play movies app its causes a soft reboot? All other apps work fine, not sure if its ROM related or not. So far its running great.
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Official thread up ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585951
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Can anyone with a chromecast confirm that when you try to cast from Google play movies app its causes a soft reboot? All other apps work fine, not sure if its ROM related or not. So far its running great.
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Same here
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Same here
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Hopefully it gets addressed soon. Had to use my laptop to cast it and its kinda inconvenient lol. Otherwise I'm loving aokp as usual.
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Big fan of AOKP ... I ran this rom on my N5 for about 12 hours without any issues. I did not try chromecast though so I can't speak to that issue as others have brought up.
I jumped back to beanstalk for now, but will likely come back to AOKP when more bells are added.
you have to try dirty unicorns, its tottallyyyyy awesoommmmeeee!!
some pics with feature:
https://copy.com/vFk3c
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aokp_hammerhead_kitkat_nightly_2013-12-30.zip is up
Haven't tried it myself but some of the comments in the development thread suggest that chromecast bugs are a thing of the past as well as some other bugs.
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Hey people!
I made a really small and simple app for the Nexus 6P which lets you enable DT2W on any ROM and any kernel (I hope )
Features:
Extremely simple, clean, Material UI
Automatically set DT2W on boot (PRO)
Lightweight (~80 KB)
Root access is needed.
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kdb.anglerdt2w
NOTE:
The XDA link is currently not functional, as I created the app before this thread. Will be fixed in an update shortly. Fixed as of v1.0.3
If you can't see the app on Play Store, you might have to wait 1-2 hours, as it's fresh out of the Beta channel and will take some time to move to the Prod channel App is now available
Great app, I would use it if I had root
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Nice one! Will check it out...
Installed. Gonna keep an eye battery usage. If all goes well, its definitely a keeper.
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Well done, thank you for sharing.
Great app
Bought the pro version as well. Unfortunately, cuts battery life by about 40 percent. Still, awesome implementation, and really useful if you're not a heavy user.