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The Xoom with the WiFi/3G......can i use that for WiFi only and NOT have it turned on with a carrier????
I know they have a Xoom WiFi only...but i might be getting this Xoom tomorrow from a guy..his is 3G/WiFi...so i wanted to be 100% sure before i get it. I only want it for WiFi.
Also..i may be behind in asking this..but is the microSD active and working now in the Xoom? Heard it wasnt before.
AND..for example...the G tablet has 2Gb of internal space..PLUS a internal 16GB SD card...does the Xoom have 2 like that also?
Edit: If it has Android 3.0 on it when i get it...if i hook it to WiFi.....will it update automatically to the latest 3.2.1?
Yes you can have a Xoom 3G and only use WiFi. I did the same thing for months. The Xoom has 32GB internal (internal SD that is) but you can add another SD card in the slot and get up to 64GB. Yes the Xoom will update over the air on WiFi and allow you to use the SD card. If you plan to root the device there are obviously plenty of other features you can activate on this device. Use the forum search to clear up any other concern you may have. Good luck!
Isun said:
Yes you can have a Xoom 3G and only use WiFi. I did the same thing for months. The Xoom has 32GB internal (internal SD that is) but you can add another SD card in the slot and get up to 64GB. Yes the Xoom will update over the air on WiFi and allow you to use the SD card. If you plan to root the device there are obviously plenty of other features you can activate on this device. Use the forum search to clear up any other concern you may have. Good luck!
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You answered it all dude. Thanks alot. Even tho a friend just got back to me by email at 5am lol. Told me the latest update activated the SD slot right???
I thought it may have 2 like the GTab. But 32 is more then good. Plus the ability to add more from the SD Slot.
I doubt ill ROOT. Some people are never satisfied lol. I can understand if the Xoom shipped like the GTab did..which sucked. It would NEED to be ROOTED then. But i doubt it runs so slow and everything is SOOO terrible that it NEEDS ROOT. My GTab is ROOTED..should be good enough for me. Thanks again.
Edit: Just to be asking...how much is the plan per month for this on 3G? And what can you do from it...TEXT?
When I finally started using the Verizon plan it was only to make sure I was in their system to get the 4G upgrade but I then learned that you could get the upgrade even without having their service. I chose the lowest plan available for the Xoom which is 2GB a month at $30. It's just a data plan to access the web and such. I use it WiFi mostly and sometimes tether to my Sprint phone. In cases when I don't have time to tether, the 3G/4G capabilities of the Xoom come in handy and Verizon 4G LTE is worlds faster than anything else. Yes there is a way to use SMS on the Xoom but if you have Google Voice you don't really need that because you can respond to text right through the Google Voice app which uses the normal data plan or over WiFi.
The best part of rooting for me so far has been the ability to back up all apps and the app data with Titanium back up. I remember having the game Asphalt 6 and finishing the whole thing then did a factory reset for some other reason I cant remember and lost the whole thing. I got the game back but had to start from scratch. Titanium would have prevented that disappointment. Also you can overclock which I have had great results with. You can change the screen density for the appearance of higher resolution and much more. If you don't need it then don't do it but I can't say anything bad about rooting.
I agree with you. For the GTab..it HAD to be ROOTED. Came with the worst stock software on it. Not even the real Market and such. The backup thing with Titanium IS nice. I doubt i will NEED a plan. Thanks for that info.
The overclock thing is maybe the only thing i would want in terms of it being ROOTED. I think its a nice Tablet left like it is. Not that im saying ROOT cant make it better. Just that some Tablets HAS TO be ROOTED because it sucks so much. I doubt with all the reviews im seen the Xoom is like that. Wish you could overclock without having to ROOT. Now THAT would be kool would it?
DJR0D said:
I agree with you. For the GTab..it HAD to be ROOTED. Came with the worst stock software on it. Not even the real Market and such. The backup thing with Titanium IS nice. I doubt i will NEED a plan. Thanks for that info.
The overclock thing is maybe the only thing i would want in terms of it being ROOTED. I think its a nice Tablet left like it is. Not that im saying ROOT cant make it better. Just that some Tablets HAS TO be ROOTED because it sucks so much. I doubt with all the reviews im seen the Xoom is like that. Wish you could overclock without having to ROOT. Now THAT would be kool would it?
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The Xoom will likely get the Ice Cream Sandwich update pretty soon. Who knows what functionality that could bring. If you're getting a good deal, you can't go wrong.
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The Xoom will likely get the Ice Cream Sandwich update pretty soon. Who knows what functionality that could bring. If you're getting a good deal, you can't go wrong.
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WOW. I really hope my deal comes thru. I know i will love my Xoom. I dont think it will NEED to be ROOTED for me. Even tho i just read that if you open too many apps at once...it lags really bad. Hmm. You guys experience that???
Still...i hope my deal comes thru.
DJR0D said:
WOW. I really hope my deal comes thru. I know i will love my Xoom. I dont think it will NEED to be ROOTED for me. Even tho i just read that if you open too many apps at once...it lags really bad. Hmm. You guys experience that???
Still...i hope my deal comes thru.
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It depends on what you consider too many but there are apps like Advanced Task killer that manage those types of things pretty well. I never really had issues with lag.
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It depends on what you consider too many but there are apps like Advanced Task killer that manage those types of things pretty well. I never really had issues with lag.
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Yea..it was a review from some company i just read. I doubt it will lag like i think it will. My GTab never really lags at all. I just want to get this soon. I was planning on saving up to maybe get it in Feb...or unless money comes up before that. But someone wants to trade me a very nice Xoom for some gadgets i have. I pray this falls thru.
Edit: I may be wrong but..theres something i notice about the pics of the Xoom. Theres no Home...back..Menu button on the outside of the Tablet like most Tablets? All is onscreen? If so...ain't that kinda bad???? Theres been many times on my GTab i needed to click the back button from the Tabelt instead of the on screen back button. Unless i need to see a closer pic of the Xoom..i hope im wrong.
The Xoom has volume buttons on the side and a power button on the back. Everything else is on screen and that's not bad from what I see.
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The Xoom has volume buttons on the side and a power button on the back. Everything else is on screen and that's not bad from what I see.
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Yea....but wow..i doubt i ever saw a Tablet without the Home or Back buttons outside of the screen. I havent heard anything bad about that either. But it makes me think it'll be needed for something.
Like example...on my GTab one time..i did something...dont know what i did...but my onscreen Home and Back buttons were gone. Think i made it into a Full Screen. But i needed to click the Back button that was on the Tablet...then Home button and fiddle with it..an then i got it to come back. Its like on phones..when ur touch screen breaks..you use the scroll ball.
I work for a cell phone company and very often see an issue with the xt720 where it freezes, but the lights at the bottom remain on. It can't be remedied unless you do a Battery pull.
My HD2 broke and my company has offered to let me buy the xt720 for very cheap, however I need a phone that won't constantly freeze on me.
so my question is - do the custom roms fix the freezing issue? And do the 2.2 roms help with the speed of the phone? I've read mixed reports.
thanks!
rkarsk said:
I work for a cell phone company and very often see an issue with the xt720 where it freezes, but the lights at the bottom remain on. It can't be remedied unless you do a Battery pull.
My HD2 broke and my company has offered to let me buy the xt720 for very cheap, however I need a phone that won't constantly freeze on me.
so my question is - do the custom roms fix the freezing issue? And do the 2.2 roms help with the speed of the phone? I've read mixed reports.
thanks!
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My feeling is that the freezing is related to crappy sd cards. In any case, once I replaced my sd card with a faster one that problem stopped even on stock 2.1. However, some people have problems even after replacing the sd card. So, there's likely some sort of sd card compatibility issue but I don't think anyone knows how to identify which sdcards will work and which ones won't. The one motorola shipped with XT720 is awful, though.
Same here. The Milestone XT720 came with a free 8GB Class 2 micro SDCard. When I replaced it with a class 10 the problem seemed to vanish.
But I also removed lookout so it might also be the culprit. Have to check on it...
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My feeling is that the freezing is related to crappy sd cards. In any case, once I replaced my sd card with a faster one that problem stopped even on stock 2.1. However, some people have problems even after replacing the sd card. So, there's likely some sort of sd card compatibility issue but I don't think anyone knows how to identify which sdcards will work and which ones won't. The one motorola shipped with XT720 is awful, though.
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Well most all the ones shipped with it were awful, They don't send the same one, I have 3 different brands with my best one being sandisk. And I think most of the time it is class 4 but I got one class 2. You could get lucky and get a decent brand. But Mz is right it is most def. an sdcard issue. tell them to throw in a kingston and it's a deal! lol. But if you get the sandisk I think you will be ok.
Hi rkarsk,
I understand that you are thinking about getting yourself this device. My advice "Don't Even Think". If its really cheap then go ahead. But If your looking for a better replacement for your previous device, then, its better If you don't consider this as an option. I must admit that we have great developers who work like hell to give us all the current features we are enjoying. Without them this phone is nothing now. Finally its up to you. But,remember this phone cannot do all that it promised in the advertisements and is also pretty outdated
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Hi rkarsk,
I understand that you are thinking about getting yourself this device. My advice "Don't Even Think". If its really cheap then go ahead. But If your looking for a better replacement for your previous device, then, its better If you don't consider this as an option. I must admit that we have great developers who work like hell to give us all the current features we are enjoying. Without them this phone is nothing now. Finally its up to you. But,remember this phone cannot do all that it promised in the advertisements and is also pretty outdated
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I don't know about that, I have a Nexus S now but still love my XT. It really depends on if you don't mind maintaining it by keeping up with this forum and flashing ROM's and updates. With the right ROM and the right tweaks it's a pretty darn good phone. Just my opinion, it's an issue where both sides could be right. If you are getting it real cheap and don't have the opportunity to get something better I would say go for it, and this way when the opportunity arises when you can get another, you will have this phone to play with. With CM7 on the edge of being complete I feel I might not even have needed my nexus S, but good thing I got my Nexus really cheap. But I enjoy maintaining the XT, I like flashing new things and seeing the improvements, kind of like a hobby and I am learning something.
I agree with you but if the phone is under $100 with no opportunity to get something better cheap can't really go wrong I guess
I agree. This phone has plenty of potential but it also takes time to learn the hacks. Otherwise you have a 2.1 with a good camera. Upgrade it, commit to getting the tweaks right for you and it is a worthwhile investment and hobby. Plus it works when you call people too.
You guys have sold me . I have lots of experience flashing roms so I don't think I will find it too daunting. Played with the phone at work today, not bad at all!
For those of you with no freezing issues could you please post the model of your sd card? Might narrow down my search for one if I have any issues (or help someone in the future).
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32gb class 10 from Topram. Bought it on eBay. Have purchased from them before so I know they sell "real" cards.
What I also found is that you need to overclock this phone to get the best from it.
Get yourself "Milestone Overclock" from this forum or from the Android Market and push your phone to 1000Mhz.
I have it running like that 24/7 for almost 7 months on various ROMS even though they say to use it only on stock ROM, and I rarely have a lag problem. If you leave it on stock CPU settings it can get a bit frustrating!
LibertyMonger said:
I don't know about that, I have a Nexus S now but still love my XT. It really depends on if you don't mind maintaining it by keeping up with this forum and flashing ROM's and updates. With the right ROM and the right tweaks it's a pretty darn good phone. Just my opinion, it's an issue where both sides could be right. If you are getting it real cheap and don't have the opportunity to get something better I would say go for it, and this way when the opportunity arises when you can get another, you will have this phone to play with. With CM7 on the edge of being complete I feel I might not even have needed my nexus S, but good thing I got my Nexus really cheap. But I enjoy maintaining the XT, I like flashing new things and seeing the improvements, kind of like a hobby and I am learning something.
I agree with you but if the phone is under $100 with no opportunity to get something better cheap can't really go wrong I guess
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Woodrube said:
I agree. This phone has plenty of potential but it also takes time to learn the hacks. Otherwise you have a 2.1 with a good camera. Upgrade it, commit to getting the tweaks right for you and it is a worthwhile investment and hobby. Plus it works when you call people too.
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I have a doubt, since Google acquired Motorola, Is there any change of the boot-loader being unlocked. If so, does it mean we can further push the limitations of this device?
rkarsk said:
You guys have sold me . I have lots of experience flashing roms so I don't think I will find it too daunting. Played with the phone at work today, not bad at all!
For those of you with no freezing issues could you please post the model of your sd card? Might narrow down my search for one if I have any issues (or help someone in the future).
cheers
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Welcome to the family
krishn said:
I have a doubt, since Google acquired Motorola, Is there any change of the boot-loader being unlocked. If so, does it mean we can further push the limitations of this device?
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Wow first I heard of that, Google is taking over the planet lol
krishn said:
I have a doubt, since Google acquired Motorola, Is there any change of the boot-loader being unlocked. If so, does it mean we can further push the limitations of this device?
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The XT bootloader was slated to be unlocked sometime in the last quarter of 2011, but here we are at the beginning of that quarter and nothing new. We can only upgrade only so far based on memory and other factors. At this point, I think that the CM7 builds are about as far as this phone can go. But hey, that is way better than the 2.1 that it was only given by the manufacturer.
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Wow first I heard of that, Google is taking over the planet lol
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Happened a few months ago, but I am pretty sure it isn't the whole Motorola company but just a piece of it. Can't remember exactly but there is a thread on it somewhere in here.
Woodrube said:
The XT bootloader was slated to be unlocked sometime in the last quarter of 2011, but here we are at the beginning of that quarter and nothing new. We can only upgrade only so far based on memory and other factors. At this point, I think that the CM7 builds are about as far as this phone can go. But hey, that is way better than the 2.1 that it was only given by the manufacturer.
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No, we've never been slated for an unlock. The conditions Motorola gave for unlocks are (1) carrier allows and (2) part of a regular update. We're never getting any updates.
Matt and Mark of Motorola support forums confirmed that XT720 isn't even on the table for unlocks (they've deleted their getsatisfaction so that thread is toast).
Ahh! I remember that now. Was just thinking and this thread popped in my mind.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123953&highlight=bootloader
i maybe only had 1 or 2 freezes but that was before i switched to CM6
since CM6 the phone has been rock solid
AllGamer said:
i maybe only had 1 or 2 freezes but that was before i switched to CM6
since CM6 the phone has been rock solid
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Are you using the SD card that came with the phone?
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Are you using the SD card that came with the phone?
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yes, still using the original SD 8GB class 6 that came with the phone
and yes that card is very crappy, a few friends of mine we all got the phone the exact same day
both of them had their 8GB died on them
just replace it with a good 16GB or larger if you can afford it
I'm consider buying a Galaxy Nexus and I wanted to get some info from the community about the process before ordering through the Google Play store.
1. SIM card: My carrier is T-mobile and I know the phone will work on the their network. When I get the GN is it as simple as putting my SIM card in the new phone and then activating the phone via T-mobile's site? Or is there more to the proceess?
2. Selling the G2x: Once I've got the new phone I'll be selling my G2x on craigslist. What should I worry about as far as security goes? Is it enough to do a factory reset and format the SD card? The phone has already been returned to stock ROM and recovery so I don't have CWM on it right now. Also, once the phone is wiped is there any functionality or do you need to be logged in using a gmail address to do anything? The reason I ask is if a potential buyer wants to see the phone running to make sure it's working, etc, I'd like to be able to do that without worrying about logging in.
3. Opinions on the Galaxy Nexus in the long term: if I buy a Nexus I will probably be using it as my daily driver for at least a year and a half. I know Google will be supporting the OS but I'd like opinions on the hardware. I don't game on my phone at all. I mostly use it for productivity and light entertainment: email, messaging, task management, social media, music, podcast listening, stuff like that.
4. Any other thoughts on the process you might like to add.
And thanks in advance for your responses. I don't post here much but I lurk almost every day and the info I've gotten here has always been valuable.
dmj2012 said:
I'm consider buying a Galaxy Nexus and I wanted to get some info from the community about the process before ordering through the Google Play store.
1. SIM card: My carrier is T-mobile and I know the phone will work on the their network. When I get the GN is it as simple as putting my SIM card in the new phone and then activating the phone via T-mobile's site? Or is there more to the proceess?
2. Selling the G2x: Once I've got the new phone I'll be selling my G2x on craigslist. What should I worry about as far as security goes? Is it enough to do a factory reset and format the SD card? The phone has already been returned to stock ROM and recovery so I don't have CWM on it right now. Also, once the phone is wiped is there any functionality or do you need to be logged in using a gmail address to do anything? The reason I ask is if a potential buyer wants to see the phone running to make sure it's working, etc, I'd like to be able to do that without worrying about logging in.
3. Opinions on the Galaxy Nexus in the long term: if I buy a Nexus I will probably be using it as my daily driver for at least a year and a half. I know Google will be supporting the OS but I'd like opinions on the hardware. I don't game on my phone at all. I mostly use it for productivity and light entertainment: email, messaging, task management, social media, music, podcast listening, stuff like that.
4. Any other thoughts on the process you might like to add.
And thanks in advance for your responses. I don't post here much but I lurk almost every day and the info I've gotten here has always been valuable.
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1. Its as simple as just putting your sim card in. That's all you have to do, as I don't think you have to activate the phone as it comes unlocked and is ready for any sim(which the sim itself is already activated)
2. I'd say wipe the internal storage and go back to a stock rom, unroot, and flash a stock recovery, EDIT: I see you've already did. As SD card goes, sell it separately, or for a few more bucks bundled with the phone or just an added, free extra, as the G2x didn't come with one if I remember correctly. Also, I don't think there is a way to skip setup. I mean I guess you could sign in, and then do a factory reset once more, Im not exactly sure on that one.
3. As hardware for what you'll be doing with it, I say the Nexus is perfect for that. And if so, I've seen the Nexus still performs well when playing heavy games.
4. I say the Nexus is one of the best choices you can go for right now. Its a guaranteed phone that will still be up to date in 2 years. I don't have it but right now I'd get it over any other.
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Thanks for the reply noah. Had to wait a bit because just as I was deciding to get my Nexus Google took it down temporarily. It's back up now so I'm getting ready to make my purchase.
I do have another question - I have a car charger I use for my G2x. Will that be able to plug into the Galaxy Nexus or are the ports different?
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Thanks for the reply noah. Had to wait a bit because just as I was deciding to get my Nexus Google took it down temporarily. It's back up now so I'm getting ready to make my purchase.
I do have another question - I have a car charger I use for my G2x. Will that be able to plug into the Galaxy Nexus or are the ports different?
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Yep, the usb/charging ports are the same(micro USB)
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Thanks again. Last couple days I came close to posting the order and fell short of pulling the trigger on the deal. The only lingering doubt I have right now is longevity. The specs on the Nexus 7 blow away the Galaxy, but I don't want a tablet I want a phone. I'm just afraid of laying out the cash for GN and getting something that may get bogged down in less than a year as apps upgrade to meet hardware specs of newer devices.
dmj2012 said:
Thanks again. Last couple days I came close to posting the order and fell short of pulling the trigger on the deal. The only lingering doubt I have right now is longevity. The specs on the Nexus 7 blow away the Galaxy, but I don't want a tablet I want a phone. I'm just afraid of laying out the cash for GN and getting something that may get bogged down in less than a year as apps upgrade to meet hardware specs of newer devices.
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I doubt it. As the nexus will continue to be updated for another few years, so it'll continue to pull its own weight good enough(Nexus S still got jelly bean). And besides, there's custom roms and stuff too. It'll be a good purchase.
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I'm debating on upgrading, and this is one of my considerations for a phone. I was wondering if it was worth it. I heard a lot of things are imbedded in the device. I appreciate anyone that chimes in.
Also, can you unlock and flash roms without losing 4g, or anything else? Does it get an upgrade past ginger?
I'm pretty happy with my photon, just lack of LTE kind of annoys me.. Since I am paying that dumb data fee.
Upgrade past ginger?
The device normally ships with 4.0.4, but there is an official update to 4.1.2 - I imagine the Q's ship with this now.
You can unlock and flash custom ROM's without losing LTE service.
If you have LTE in your area, I'm sure it would be a great upgrade. The built-in battery is a bit annoying, but the built-in SIM doesn't really bother me. If you want to travel internationally and swap SIM's, this is not possible (without hardware modifications). Also, if you want to put in a fat battery, that is not possible... I don't even think anyone has swapped the battery with a higher mAH, but I am satisfied with the battery life on the device - lasts me a full day typically, but I'm not a particularly "heavy" user either.
I'm paying the dumb 4gee fee, and no 4gee in sight for my area for a long time. Oh well, they still get the extra $10/mo.
I have the photon and the photon q. I think it a great upgrade. Even stock, I love my q.
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The battery life is vastly improved from ics to jellybean also there are battery apps that help
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I've flashed plenty of roms on here, and I'm pretty stable on Cyanmobile atm. I lose functionality of the camera and a few other small perks that make it impossible for me to flash ICS or JB as a daily driver. I was really on this for a long time, good reason was for the keyboard. I miss it from my TP2 days. So this one does get the JB update?
Yeah it does and if you need to flash back to stock ICS to update to 4.1 you could use rsd lite
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Is the SD card embedded?
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Is the SD card embedded?
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No, there is a mSD (microSD) slot which you can insert what Moto says up to a 32gb SD card. I believe you can also use 64gb cards, but have to format them special...?
I have a 32gb card in mine.
FYI, there's also an "internal SD" which has supposedly 8gb of space, but I think around 5gb or so (4.59gb according to 'Storage') is actually available to the user.
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No, there is a mSD (microSD) slot which you can insert what Moto says up to a 32gb SD card. I believe you can also use 64gb cards, but have to format them special...?
I have a 32gb card in mine.
FYI, there's also an "internal SD" which has supposedly 8gb of space, but I think around 5gb or so (4.59gb according to 'Storage') is actually available to the user.
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Thanks guys. I might be joining you in this forum here soon.
I haven't had to root anything since the Evo 4g I used to have and its been shoved in a backpack with an extended battery for the past 2 years. I had several G1's, several old school Nexus devices and 3 or 4 Captivates. Couple of HTC devices thron in for good measure too.
I work for AppleCare and have had an iphone for the past 3 years but its gotten to the point where they are basically, blah. Just...nothing special about them. Long story short, i traded a 6 plus for my new S7 and couldn't be happier.
Questions: How afr out of the loop am I? I've used Odin but it was new when I stopped flashing.
-Is there anyting to gain from flashing/rooting besides debloating?? That was the main reason several years ago, that and trying to OC the processors. Hell, with quad cores and 4 gigs, who needs to OC anymore?? lol
Anyway, hope that makes sense and I look forward to being an active member once again.
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I haven't had to root anything since the Evo 4g I used to have and its been shoved in a backpack with an extended battery for the past 2 years. I had several G1's, several old school Nexus devices and 3 or 4 Captivates. Couple of HTC devices thron in for good measure too.
I work for AppleCare and have had an iphone for the past 3 years but its gotten to the point where they are basically, blah. Just...nothing special about them. Long story short, i traded a 6 plus for my new S7 and couldn't be happier.
Questions: How afr out of the loop am I? I've used Odin but it was new when I stopped flashing.
-Is there anyting to gain from flashing/rooting besides debloating?? That was the main reason several years ago, that and trying to OC the processors. Hell, with quad cores and 4 gigs, who needs to OC anymore?? lol
Anyway, hope that makes sense and I look forward to being an active member once again.
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First off let me say welcome back to the awesome side
As to what you're missing, it really depends on what you need from your device. While most of the features you'd need root to obtain are now a part of stock android, there are still a few things missing like ad blocking, or an awesome sound mod like v4a. And even then, some root apps/mods don't play nicely with Touchwiz.
My advice is to browse though the s7 forums and see if anything entices you that's worth rooting for.
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First off let me say welcome back to the awesome side
As to what you're missing, it really depends on what you need from your device. While most of the features you'd need root to obtain are now a part of stock android, there are still a few things missing like ad blocking, or an awesome sound mod like v4a. And even then, some root apps/mods don't play nicely with Touchwiz.
My advice is to browse though the s7 forums and see if anything entices you that's worth rooting for.
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its good to be back. mt wife still has her 6 plus but she's swapping it tomorrow for an s8. shes hella excited.
i remember tethering being a huge driver for rooting becuase carriers didnt see the usage. I have 14 gigs of hot spot that doesn't use my actual cell data so i don't guess i need to root. lol
I would love get all the crap off and go vanilla Nougat but i doubt its possible at this time. Thats about all i would want. pure google.
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its good to be back. mt wife still has her 6 plus but she's swapping it tomorrow for an s8. shes hella excited.
i remember tethering being a huge driver for rooting becuase carriers didnt see the usage. I have 14 gigs of hot spot that doesn't use my actual cell data so i don't guess i need to root. lol
I would love get all the crap off and go vanilla Nougat but i doubt its possible at this time. Thats about all i would want. pure google.
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I believe the s7 forums have a decent amount of stable AOSP ROMs. I've not been over there in a while but you can take a look.
Vanilla android is very possible to obtain. But you might need to get your hands a bit dirty. As you're probably aware how tightly Samsung has been locking down "their" devices as of late.
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I believe the s7 forums have a decent amount of stable AOSP ROMs. I've not been over there in a while but you can take a look.
Vanilla android is very possible to obtain. But you might need to get your hands a bit dirty. As you're probably aware how tightly Samsung has been locking down "their" devices as of late.
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oh yea. I've kept up with all the news about locking bootloaders and what not. wish they would just put vanilla on them and just sell the phone for what it is, a phone. i don't mind getting dirty to be honest.
i remember when the capivates first came out they were supposed to be unbrickable. come to find out, they could be bricked, but a guy on here made a rig with a diode in a usb csble and it unbricked it. that was some cool stuff. lol
thegreatkazoo said:
oh yea. I've kept up with all the news about locking bootloaders and what not. wish they would just put vanilla on them and just sell the phone for what it is, a phone. i don't mind getting dirty to be honest.
i remember when the capivates first came out they were supposed to be unbrickable. come to find out, they could be bricked, but a guy on here made a rig with a diode in a usb csble and it unbricked it. that was some cool stuff. lol
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I hear TW isn't as bad as it was once. But I guess that's subjective. I do agree with you though. And stock android would just fly on Samsung's hardware.
Those were the days.
The users here on xda have always found a way. Whether it be unlocking a device's BL, rooting it, unbricking it, or even bricking it
They've done it all.
Freewander10 said:
I hear TW isn't as bad as it was once. But I guess that's subjective. I do agree with you though. And stock android would just fly on Samsung's hardware.
Those were the days.
The users here on xda have always found a way. Whether it be unlocking a device's BL, rooting it, unbricking it, or even bricking it
They've done it all.
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i honestly love this phone.
its quick, great camera, expandable storage and looks awesome. I've got a 128 gig sd card in right now but ill be picking up another card so this one can go back in my laptop.
i have never minded touchwiz but its came a long way. a long long way.
one thing i would love to do, since i tether so much, is to have a tether option on the home screen(like a little switch) instead of having to go into settings-connections-tether in order to turn it on.
thegreatkazoo said:
i honestly love this phone.
its quick, great camera, expandable storage and looks awesome. I've got a 128 gig sd card in right now but ill be picking up another card so this one can go back in my laptop.
i have never minded touchwiz but its came a long way. a long long way.
one thing i would love to do, since i tether so much, is to have a tether option on the home screen(like a little switch) instead of having to go into settings-connections-tether in order to turn it on.
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I'm actually planning on getting one myself. Further down in the year though. The device is absolutely beautiful.
Most of the toggles/widgets on the playstore are dated. So they might not support newer versions of android. Especially the heavily modded TW. This app looks fairly recent though. So give it a shot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc
Freewander10 said:
I'm actually planning on getting one myself. Further down in the year though. The device is absolutely beautiful.
Most of the toggles/widgets on the playstore are dated. So they might not support newer versions of android. Especially the heavily modded TW. This app looks fairly recent though. So give it a shot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc
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i just want to be able to flip a switch and turn on tethering. lol
no more, no less.