As title stated. V10 boot looped but it's being covered under warranty. Unfortunately, I fully expect it to come back with MM or N which as far as I know isn't xposable or downgrade-able to LP.
What is the newest phone that I could get from Verizon or Best buy(can't afford to pay retail will have to use financing) that I can root and put xposed on? I don't care about TWRP or custom roming. If I have to get TWRP to root that's fine but I'm okay without it. I'd also like to avoid the "What do you need root for" discussions. I need certain modules, that you can't do without root.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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As title stated. V10 boot looped but it's being covered under warranty. Unfortunately, I fully expect it to come back with MM or N which as far as I know isn't xposable or downgrade-able to LP. What is the newest phone that I could get from Verizon or Best buy(can't afford to pay retail will have to use financing) that I can root and put xposed on? I don't care about TWRP or custom roming. If I have to get TWRP to root that's fine but I'm okay without it. I'd also like to avoid the "What do you need root for" discussions. I need certain modules, that you can't do without root. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I don't believe that this location is the best one that you'll really receive a good response from...
The following thread is probably the better choice for posting this question.
[Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy by poseidon5213
Good Luck!
***Please Note: As always, I welcome any member to help with further valuable information/clarification for any of my posts.
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I don't believe that this location is the best one that you'll really receive a good response from...
The following thread is probably the better choice for posting this question.
[Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy by poseidon5213
Good Luck!
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Thanks. I'm tried a few places and haven't had any luck yet. I'll give that thread a shot as well. Thanks for your response.
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As title stated. V10 boot looped but it's being covered under warranty. Unfortunately, I fully expect it to come back with MM or N which as far as I know isn't xposable or downgrade-able to LP.
What is the newest phone that I could get from Verizon or Best buy(can't afford to pay retail will have to use financing) that I can root and put xposed on? I don't care about TWRP or custom roming. If I have to get TWRP to root that's fine but I'm okay without it. I'd also like to avoid the "What do you need root for" discussions. I need certain modules, that you can't do without root.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Moto x pure
nostang3 said:
As title stated. V10 boot looped but it's being covered under warranty. Unfortunately, I fully expect it to come back with MM or N which as far as I know isn't xposable or downgrade-able to LP.
What is the newest phone that I could get from Verizon or Best buy(can't afford to pay retail will have to use financing) that I can root and put xposed on? I don't care about TWRP or custom roming. If I have to get TWRP to root that's fine but I'm okay without it. I'd also like to avoid the "What do you need root for" discussions. I need certain modules, that you can't do without root.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Affordable option is a Moto G4 Play XT1607 which can be obtained online or through major retailers like Best Buy. Don't purchase through Verizion as their branded variant (XT1609) can not be bootloader unlocked or rooted. Comes with Marshmallow (Android 6.x) which supports Xposed Framework. Should be able to find in the $100-120 range USD; refurbs typically hover around $100.
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Affordable option is a Moto G4 Play XT1607 which can be obtained online or through major retailers like Best Buy. Don't purchase through Verizion as their branded variant (XT1609) can not be bootloader unlocked or rooted. Comes with Marshmallow (Android 6.x) which supports Xposed Framework. Should be able to find in the $100-120 range USD; refurbs typically hover around $100.
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I appreciate the input. The Moto G4 has an old cpu(Snapdragon 410 processor). I would like something comparable to my v10(Qualcomm Snapdragon 808). It was made in Oct 2015 and is almost 2 years old. Surely there has to be a phone released around the same time or later that is xposable?
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I appreciate the input. The Moto G4 has an old cpu(Snapdragon 410 processor). I would like something comparable to my v10(Qualcomm Snapdragon 808). It was made in Oct 2015 and is almost 2 years old. Surely there has to be a phone released around the same time or later that is xposable?
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Moto pure as mentioned by another poster. Also consider if you really need that horsepower. I have several devices with the G4 occupying the lower end. Performance is most noticeable when installing/updating apps on initializing a new ROM. Beyond that responsiveness mirrors my high end devices for daily tasks. Obviously does not apply if you game, manipulate video or regularly perform other CPU/GPU intensive tasks.
BTW - really isn't the right thread for this kind of Q&A. Good luck finding a replacement.
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Moto pure as mentioned by another poster. Also consider if you really need that horsepower. I have several devices with the G4 occupying the lower end. Performance is most noticeable when installing/updating apps on initializing a new ROM. Beyond that responsiveness mirrors my high end devices for daily tasks. Obviously does not apply if you game, manipulate video or regularly perform other CPU/GPU intensive tasks.
BTW - really isn't the right thread for this kind of Q&A. Good luck finding a replacement.
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Thanks. I think I've just got accustomed to the response time of using my v10. When I'm constantly switching between apps, viewing media, uploading files, and using media apps that require Just-in-time downloads to use(Instagram/Snapchat) I hate the stuttering/pausing when slower phones like my g2(currently using) has that wasn't there for the v10.
I've tried reddit with no luck. I've also tried the thread the other member suggested because he said as much as you did about this thread but no one answered there either. I figured this would be the best place to find people using xposed devices who are on VZW and could just drop by and say "Hey I'm using this phone with xposed." Mods are welcome to delete this thread if they feel it's clogging things up or doesn't belong.
Thanks for you reply.
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Thanks. I think I've just got accustomed to the response time of using my v10. When I'm constantly switching between apps, viewing media, uploading files, and using media apps that require Just-in-time downloads to use(Instagram/Snapchat) I hate the stuttering/pausing when slower phones like my g2(currently using) has that wasn't there for the v10.
I've tried reddit with no luck. I've also tried the thread the other member suggested because he said as much as you did about this thread but no one answered there either. I figured this would be the best place to find people using xposed devices who are on VZW and could just drop by and say "Hey I'm using this phone with xposed." Mods are welcome to delete this thread if they feel it's clogging things up or doesn't belong.
Thanks for you reply.
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Look at the x pure, I had one, has all the radios, bootloader unlocksble, magisk capable, currently doesn't have nougat = xposed (gravity box on stock rom is all you need), has the 808. It can be had for 200-260 on swappa. Doesn't have nfc however, camera is meh.
I really liked it when I had it. It's a good phone
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Look at the x pure, I had one, has all the radios, bootloader unlocksble, magisk capable, currently doesn't have nougat = xposed (gravity box on stock rom is all you need), has the 808. It can be had for 200-260 on swappa. Doesn't have nfc however, camera is meh.
I really liked it when I had it. It's a good phone
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I have and it seems like a great phone. Thanks for you reply.
Oneplus 3T, the most powerful smartphone with android MM in my opinion.
Full HD, Snapdragon 821, Adreno 530, 6 Gb RAM, 64/128 Gb, Fingerprint, 3.5mm audio jack, 3400 mAh battery with dash charge (super fast), dual Sim...
Rocking root + xposed on my 3T ?
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Oneplus 3T, the most powerful smartphone with android MM in my opinion.
Full HD, Snapdragon 821, Adreno 530, 6 Gb RAM, 64/128 Gb, Fingerprint, 3.5mm audio jack, 3400 mAh battery with dash charge (super fast), dual Sim...
Rocking root + xposed on my 3T ?
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Are you on Verizon? I don't think OnePlus works with the VZW network.
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Are you on Verizon? I don't think OnePlus works with the VZW network.
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No I'm with Virgin Mobile Canada. The Oneplus 3T support a lot of network. In fact, there is 3 different version of the 3T ; A3000, A3003 and A3010 (mine is A3000, the North America Version). Be sure to buy the right one for your country.
You can check network compatibility here : http://willmyphonework.net
Hope it help
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No I'm with Virgin Mobile Canada. The Oneplus 3T support a lot of network. In fact, there is 3 different version of the 3T ; A3000, A3003 and A3010 (mine is A3000). Be sure to buy the right one for your country
You can check network compatibility here : http://willmyphonework.net
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From what I read, and that site, it might work on verizon, if the area you are in happens to use the bands it uses. It only has one or two of the 4g bands of Verizon. So it could work were I'm at but not work if I happen to travel out of my city.
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From what I read, and that site, it might work on verizon, if the area you are in happens to use the bands it uses. It only has one or two of the 4g bands of Verizon. So it could work were I'm at but not work if I happen to travel out of my city.
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This is unfortunate my 3T is fully sopported by my carrier so I enjoy it, but I understand if it it only patially supported by your carrier, it might not be the best deal for you. Good luck finding your perfect marshmallow phone then
htc10 ftw (i have unlocked version, but i believe you can root the verizon version)
Maybe ZTE Axon 7. Although there seems to be some issues after upgrading to Nougat from Marshmallow.
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From what I read, and that site, it might work on verizon, if the area you are in happens to use the bands it uses. It only has one or two of the 4g bands of Verizon. So it could work were I'm at but not work if I happen to travel out of my city.
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To my knowledge a phone has to be approved by Verizon to work on their network as well. If all the bands aren't supported, they'll never let you use it. You could buy a Nexus 6p, it's approved and you could flash back to MM if you need it that badly.
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To my knowledge a phone has to be approved by Verizon to work on their network as well. If all the bands aren't supported, they'll never let you use it. You could buy a Nexus 6p, it's approved and you could flash back to MM if you need it that badly.
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Yup. I got my eye on Moto Pure right now. It's about 100 or more less than the 6p similar specs and just as modable.
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So, a little bit of background... I'm on AT&T with a Galaxy S4. AT&T has the bootloader locked up tight so I can't get rid of any of the bloat, or try other ROMs. I was thinking about selling it and going for a Moto X or a N5 but I shied away from the N5 due to camera, battery, and speaker issues. I like the idea that the X is assembled in the US and stuff but mainly I want a phone I can tinker with.
I understand by leaving the S4 I'd be downgrading in screen quality, processing power, IR blaster and camera. I'm not really a phone gamer so I don't know that I'd need all that power. I've heard the X can hold its own in the realm of processing speed and screen but the camera is probably the biggest drawback.
Is it worth it? Convince me. I'm thinking hard about Monday's sale. I want the unlocked DEV ED version but I'd rather be able to motomaker it. If I were to get the AT&T one off contract, would it come branded and locked? Can I load a custom recovery, etc? Thanks for your help.
You want a phone to tinker with? This phone isn't for you.
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You want a phone to tinker with? This phone isn't for you.
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Why not? I should explain my definition of "tinker". I am not a programmer and I don't build my own roms. I just like using others and more customization.
This phone barely has ROMs. It doesn't really need any because it is a stock android experience. If you do want to tinker, the N5 would be a better option. However I prefer the Moto X (had both.)
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Why not? I should explain my definition of "tinker". I am not a programmer and I don't build my own roms. I just like using others and more customization.
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It isn't needed on this phone. The S4 needed it because it was so laggy and touchwiz ruined pretty much everything.
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This phone barely has ROMs. It doesn't really need any because it is a stock android experience. If you do want to tinker, the N5 would be a better option. However I prefer the Moto X (had both.)
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Why do you prefer the Moto X? Will I miss not having CM support or many other roms?
In my old android age(started with cupcake) I am looking for a flawless experience, I have been through the crack flashing and modding stages and I can tell you the Moto X is the phone I will be keeping for a long time. The reason people are not building custom roms is that they are not needed. The android experience is amazing. I have had no lagging what so ever and believe me I have tried to cause lag. Yes on paper it is slower than a S4 but in real world performance it is what I think android users have been looking for. The Battery is amazing. My wife who uses her phone almost all day for work commented that she did not have to charge her phone at all during the day and still had about 35% when she got home. The camera on this phone is great. Again if you get down to the paper specs the S4 is probably better but in real world performance the camera is great. Make the jump my friend, you will not regret it.
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In my old android age(started with cupcake) I am looking for a flawless experience, I have been through the crack flashing and modding stages and I can tell you the Moto X is the phone I will be keeping for a long time. The reason people are not building custom roms is that they are not needed. The android experience is amazing. I have had no lagging what so ever and believe me I have tried to cause lag. Yes on paper it is slower than a S4 but in real world performance it is what I think android users have been looking for. The Battery is amazing. My wife who uses her phone almost all day for work commented that she did not have to charge her phone at all during the day and still had about 35% when she got home. The camera on this phone is great. Again if you get down to the paper specs the S4 is probably better but in real world performance the camera is great. Make the jump my friend, you will not regret it.
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WAIT DID YOU JUST SAY THE CAMERA ON THIS PHONE IS GREAT?? Your joking right?
Andrew149 said:
WAIT DID YOU JUST SAY THE CAMERA ON THIS PHONE IS GREAT?? Your joking right?
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I said it was great not awesome or the best out there.
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Why do you prefer the Moto X? Will I miss not having CM support or many other roms?
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Personally all I like from CM are battery percentages & customizable tiles. Very minor things compared to the features of the moto x: active notifications, touchless controls, camera gesture. Also I like AMOLED screen, size, speaker & design better than N5.
I came from a S2 that I ROM'ed the crap out of. As stated the Moto x doesn't need ROM"s but if, like me, you want a different battery, percentage, and a few other tweaks like center clock and different quick tile settings, then all that is needed is root, exposed framework, and gravity box.
Love this phone.
I'll be honest and say I've never believed in any of Samsung's Android products. I tell myself every single time Samsung releases a handset - the hardware's one of the best, but I wouldn't be caught dead being seen using that hardware and software. (I only got the Galaxy Nexus because, well, Nexus.) There. I openly declare my love for the stock Android experience, and even looking at the S4s my friends use there will be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth coming from me whenever I have to use one.
But I digress. This phone is one of the purchases I have not regretted. Never mind the fact that I had snafus with payment from eBay that resulted in some US$100 taken from me for no reason, never mind the delay in shipping that was caused by a friend of mine, never mind the emotional trauma that I had to go through for a whole month before I got this phone. This is a phone where I can tell people it offers one of the best user experience, everything ranging from the software and its functions, down to the hardware and its design. (Hell, I'd go out on a limb and say this trumps the iPhone.)
In defense of my Moto X, the camera has substantially improved since the first version of software. I'm currently on a KitKat ROM of the Verizon variant, and I wouldn't shy away from using it anymore (though, yes, improvements surely can be made). If you're coming from an S4 (and I pray and assume that you've changed your ROM to something non-TouchWiz) you'll have to get used to the lower quality of photos, as well as the speeds granted by the phone.
Until now, I've never had the need to install anything to augment my experience. I haven't installed any of the Xposed mods yet, but I'm planning to soon as I'm missing some of the features granted by custom ROMs (slide down right for shortcuts, vibrate on call connect, etc). But beyond the addition of the features that Motorola actively promotes, such as its Active Notifications, Touchless Controls and Assist, this is going to be the most stock you'll ever get from a well-known phone company. This is how customization is done.
Well, now that I've expressed my love for the phone, I hope to see you joining the Moto X family soon. Now excuse me while I stop sounding like a complete Motorola fanboy. (But seriously, though. The way Motorola has leaped back into the game is nothing short of impressive.)
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Personally all I like from CM are battery percentages & customizable tiles. Very minor things compared to the features of the moto x: active notifications, touchless controls, camera gesture. Also I like AMOLED screen, size, speaker & design better than N5.
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Not to mention you can get all those features with xposed and gravitybox without even changing the very stable stock rom.
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If you're coming from an S4 (and I pray and assume that you've changed your ROM to something non-TouchWiz) you'll have to get used to the lower quality of photos, as well as the speeds granted by the phone.
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That's the whole problem. I can't go to a different rom because the bootloader is locked up tight. Noone has been able to crack it.
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That's the whole problem. I can't go to a different rom because the bootloader is locked up tight. Noone has been able to crack it.
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Then whatcha waiting for? Run baby run. Lol
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So if I were to pull the trigger on this, I don't want to trade one locked bootloader for another. The AT&T version is unlockable right?
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So if I were to pull the trigger on this, I don't want to trade one locked bootloader for another. The AT&T version is unlockable right?
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On the contrary. The AT&T version has a permanently locked bootloader (at least, until someone finds something to attack it). You'll need to look at other versions. I'm not sure about which spectrum the carriers in the US use, but your best bet would be the Developers' Edition. Or, if you can lay your hands on one (which is going at a pretty high price nowadays), Latin American versions will work too.
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On the contrary. The AT&T version has a permanently locked bootloader (at least, until someone finds something to attack it). You'll need to look at other versions. I'm not sure about which spectrum the carriers in the US use, but your best bet would be the Developers' Edition. Or, if you can lay your hands on one (which is going at a pretty high price nowadays), Latin American versions will work too.
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Thanks Ragna. Sounds like the TMO version is the right one for me. It sounds like others are able to use it no problem on AT&T and install a custom recovery.
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Thanks Ragna. Sounds like the TMO version is the right one for me. It sounds like others are able to use it no problem on AT&T and install a custom recovery.
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Heh. Enjoy! I love this phone. This is after paying almost 700-800 bucks on this phone, and being deprived of LTE usage. (The frequency band Singapore and Malaysia uses for LTE is not supported by the X.) Even then, the tradeoff is still worth it for me. Heh
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go on my friend you will not regret it, I love this phone and just the stock android experience is awesome!
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go on my friend you will not regret it, I love this phone and just the stock android experience is awesome!
i have a DNA that just went through the wash cycle (accident and not my doing... lol)
while it mostly functions (earpiece, mic and led not) i was going to keep it around as a mp3 player camera of sorts
at the price range of new devices and the development bases i was leaning more towards the X (vzw dev edition)
i was wondering spec wise how this device feels still and if it would be a viable purchase still
google wallet working for this device?
any overall cons you guys feel about it?
safestrap based roms flashed without issue?
i plan on contributing to the dev community for this device and i felt this was the way to go, if anyone could shine some light on this for me would be greatly appreciated , thanks!
1. This phone isn't about specs and yes I would buy it today
2. Yes
3. Nope
4. Why would you use SafeStrap with an unlocked bootloader?
Previous Previous device razr hd series was sparse on dev edition roms and were always in different sections, I meant more the roms themselves then recovery with there being a divide
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mr4r4n said:
i have a DNA that just went through the wash cycle (accident and not my doing... lol)
while it mostly functions (earpiece, mic and led not) i was going to keep it around as a mp3 player camera of sorts
at the price range of new devices and the development bases i was leaning more towards the X (vzw dev edition)
i was wondering spec wise how this device feels still and if it would be a viable purchase still
google wallet working for this device?
any overall cons you guys feel about it?
safestrap based roms flashed without issue?
i plan on contributing to the dev community for this device and i felt this was the way to go, if anyone could shine some light on this for me would be greatly appreciated , thanks!
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1. Just bought mine (vzw DE) in febuary, Lateral move from a Droid Maxx (same specs, asside from battery / screen size) Wanted the Maxx DE, but it was out of stock, best thing ever. the phone feels much better in day to day use than that maxx beast of a phone. Wife bought one (motomaker) last month. Would buy again (or might be convinced to wait out the summer as the sucessor has been announced to be coming at end of summer)
2. yes, i have also been using verizons ISIS payment system, the cash back is nice.
3. my only con is that while listening to Audible books, if i get a sms the book will not resume until the active notification is acknowledged
4. roms are for phones that come with bad stock software, you will only need xposed framework and other apps you may want to use with root. no roms needed.
While there are some roms, the Dev Ed hardware is no different than the consumer hardware(only difference is you can keep your warranty when you unlock your boot loader, while consumer ed devices will void their warranty with a boot loader unlock), and roms should work on both interchangeably
thanks, this solidified my choice of the X as my phone as i would have waied for the x2 had my dna not been damaged at the very least the x will be a great backup device down the road
now did you need anything special to get isis to work? does GW work as well? or can you use isis at GW pay stations?
Other then the above mentioned gw question, how much storage is available on 16gb model
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I'm been searching for a while, but can't seem to confirm if there's any legit root yet. I'm not an expert user or a dev., so I would need something that's fairly easy to follow.
no
So I'm safe to sell my G6 right? Doesn't look like root is coming this way
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So I'm safe to sell my G6 right? Doesn't look like root is coming this way
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Yeah man, if you are looking for a phone to root then the G6 H872 is not the one T.T. Still a great daily driver to have for under $450.
I jumped on a V20 a little after getting the G6 and rooted it. Overall I feel like the old V10 was the last great phone LG produced
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Yeah man, if you are looking for a phone to root then the G6 H872 is not the one T.T. Still a great daily driver to have for under $450.
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Pssshhh. Got 2 for $500 with 2 projectors and 2 sers of B&O H3 earbuds. Not a bad deal.
But yea no root. So I'll be jumping to the V30 ASAP. Hopefully they don't block fastboot out again!
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I feel like root is coming soon. Give it some more time.
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I jumped on a V20 a little after getting the G6 and rooted it. Overall I feel like the old V10 was the last great phone LG produced
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I feel like root is coming soon. Give it some more time.
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Lets hope there is root. Although im not exactly happy that H872 isn't rooted (my current driver), it is still a stellar device especially given the price. Can often pick it up for over 40% cheaper than an S8 BRAND NEW lol.
Been holding a bit of a rant in me for a while buuuut lets be honest, neither the S8 nor Pixel rooted/unrooted are faster than the iphone 7/8. It's processor, and optimization is waaaay ahead of snapdragon and atop of having waaaaay faster NVME memory. So if you are looking for the fastest phone, then simply buy an iphone lol. Root gives all sorts of very interesting functionality which is mainly what i would assume everyone on XDA wants to explore . Sigh but that exynos and quad dac. Wish us peasant American carrier's can get those.
DAMN! Just bought a new G6 for just saw there's no root. How is that possible still?!! Tried flashing the TWRP for the international G6 but kept failing. I am going to keep it for a while - hopefully root will show up somehow.
Yeah I'm trying to get root and or twrb built
I had a Samsung S4, rooted it, loved it. I upgrade to the S7e without checking, and no root. I upgraded to LG G7, thinking they couldn't possibly be this bad - no root.
So, any hope of the T-Mobile version having root? It's not a dealbreaker (the G7 has terrible cameras anyway) but knowing what the options are is nice.
I'm hoping that I can still get the $390 off when trading in my G7 despite getting two with the B1G1 a year ago... lol
Thanks!
Based upon past history, the T-Mobile SD855 version (or any American variant) is unlikely to get root, due to locked bootloader. I had a TMo S7 which got root via a leaked engineering kernel, but it was not satisfactory to me, nor many people. I got an international Exynos S7 which has full root, ROMs, etc. and is WAY better. The Exynos S10 is expected to get the full root treatment, but it hasn't yet. I'm holding off on buying a G970F S10e until root is established. Typically takes roughly a month, if I remember correctly, although this model appears it will be a bit trickier.
If you're counting on being able to root this phone, the best advice is probably get another phone. My Note4 took almost two years to see root and by the time it did, most developers had moved on. The Note7 had an engineering kernel "leaked" but that phone didn't last long. The Note8 was rooted for a short time but without an unlocked bootloader and an available recovery, flashing ROMs wasn't possible.
The enthusiast community is so small these days it doesn't pay to unlock the bootloaders. Samsung and others make far more money selling to corporations and government entities which value security.
Zero to None for the North American Snapdragon...
Unless you get the China version. That I believe has unlockable Snapdragon.
Ndaoud360 said:
Unless you get the China version. That I believe has unlockable Snapdragon.
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Where did you read that?
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Where did you read that?
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Non-North American Snapdragon (China, Central/South America) models are traditionally bootloader unlockable.
The unrooted T-Mobile S10 is okay at best. It's only real saving feature is the sound quality
Finance the Razer Phone 2. It's only $500
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The unrooted T-Mobile S10 is okay at best. It's only real saving feature is the sound quality
Finance the Razer Phone 2. It's only $500
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Seems like a nice phone, and a great value, though I am not a huge fan of no headphone jack. Also it's a side grade for me from my G7 (both are S845s). But looking at the forum, rooting sure looks easy. I'll keep it in mind, thanks.
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Seems like a nice phone, and a great value, though I am not a huge fan of no headphone jack. Also it's a side grade for me from my G7 (both are S845s). But looking at the forum, rooting sure looks easy. I'll keep it in mind, thanks.
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Processing speed difference is infinitesimal in my opinion, and rooting will just get easier very soon. Razer just released full audio source and the devs are >< that close to cracking the encryption issue for fully working TWRP
Samsung doesn't care about the development community and their last good phone in my opinion was the S5
PillowCake said:
Where did you read that?
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Exactly what the dude below you said and the should work well with Verizon and Sprint according to Chinese Note 9 (same bands as Chinese s10) users claiming they got everything working at least on Verizon.
Hey XDA! I "need" a little guidance here in navigating the best way to go about getting what I'd like out of my Note 8...
First, a little background.
I bought a Sprint Note 9 (you may point and laugh now), but am returning it because Sprint can suck it, and so can their version of the Note 9. I have a moderate amount of experience bastardizing my mobile devices, but the last few batches of Samsung products have been especially difficult it seems. I even successfully rooted, twrpd, and custom romd my Moto Z2 Force on Sprint, so I'm not a complete noob...
So here's what I have.
Model: SMN950U1 (ZKAX)
Carrier: Unlocked (will be activating to Verizon)
Android Version: 7.1.1
Here's what I'd like, in order of importance:
Root (any, superSU or magisk , no real preference)
TWRP (preferably official, willing to do unofficial if necessary)
Xposed Framework
Custom ROM (meh, willing to live without).
So here's where the questions come in , but let me preface by saying I did some research. I understand the only root for pie is a safe strap currently. That being said, I don't necessarily need pie. I'm OK with staying on android 7 or 8.
What "path" should I take to get my root and twrp? (I can navigate the other two items listed above once the first two are taken care of... I think...)
Should I update to Oreo? Stay on nougat?
Should I activate on Verizon before modding, or after?
Basically I'm asking for a roadmap of steps on this particular device because... Well it's a pita.
Any pointers appreciated. Thank you in advance!
I don't think anyone replied because your device is not rootable. Maybe you should look into buying an international Note 8 and be sure it will work on Verizon.
xelanetloads said:
I don't think anyone replied because your device is not rootable. Maybe you should look into buying an international Note 8 and be sure it will work on Verizon.
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By international, do you mean specifically an Exynos chip based note?
Honestly, I've been highly dissatisfied with Samsung's actions ever since the Note 4. I'm seriously considering just buying another Moto Z2 Force.