Hello Nvidia Shield Gamers,
has someone heard anything about a KitKat Update for our Shield? Has Nvidia the intention to bring us newer versions of Android? Please comment if you have some information!
I've seen mods, on their forums, say they will eventually go with KitKat, but it's going to be a wait.
I hope the option of moving apps to SD cards won't be removed if they do update the Shield to Kit Kat. I read somewhere that google removed that option on Android OS Kit Kat.
Actually, this App2SD Option has been removed since Android 4.0. (Thanks Google! ) . But manufacturers can implement this function into their ROMs if they feel its needed. Apparently, Note 3 users are having problems accessing their SD Cards. From what i´ve heard the way how to access external storage has been modified in KitKat. So i would assume both manufacturers and developers must change the code how to use SD Cards with App2SD. (Don´t know it exactly because i´m not a developer.)
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Hi XDA guys!
A couple days ago I bought the maylong FD-220 "gps for dummies" gps at CVS pharmacy. The unit was deeply discounted ad I got it for $19.99 I knew it was a junk piece of hardware but I tried to go to the MFR website anyways to look for any map updates. No luck- the maps in the unit are from 2009 and they are NOT updating it- EVER. I guess the whole project completely tanked for them.
Anyways, I wanted new maps, and to eliminate using the ugly "for dummies" interface, so I figured I'd use MioPocket to hack my way in to a proper home screen, and install some windows CE 5.0 compatible gps software with newer maps etc.
I used MioPocket Mini 4.0 R2 and created a bootable sd card using the YFgo2CE.bld file trick to boot and complete the install. I was careful to use the Mini version because I ONLY wanted to do this to get more current maps and I don't care about using the device to do any other tricks whatsoever. Plus, I wanted to use whichever method was least likely to brick the device. I was successful and now I have a bootable sd card that loads MioPocket and the unit boots stock without sd card inserted.
Anyway, my question is this:
I know the unit was a el-cheapo Chinese piece of garbage, that's why it's discontinued now. I don't expect much but maps from 2009 with no updates is unacceptable. Does anyone know of any freeware, or even pay gps navigation programs that will run on windows ce 5.0 from an sd card? I just want newer maps- even if I use another discontinued program that at least had its last release in late 2010 or better etc.
I have done some web searching and have not been able to find a single tutorial or hack video etc which is written specifically for this model number. Just a few comments here and there.
Thanks to anyone who can help
Same problem..
I grabbed one at my CVS as well..
Looking for the same thing!
Hello,
I have sifted not only here but the whole web to see if there is a successful way of rooting my INQ Cloud Touch android mobile phone. All who have posted have gotton no solutions but their requests date from over a year ago so I will try my luck at renewing the request. I bought a bigger sd card hoping to solve "not enough memory" problems but so many apps cannot be moved to the card for whatever reason... so I'm now looking to rooting as a workaround...
The apps usually mentionned for rooting (z4root, superoneclick) and commercial apps advertised on the web (root android pro) do not seem to support INQ.
Can anyone update me on this? My alternative solution is to buy a new phone which would be a shame because it works fine otherwise... just too small inside!
Thanks
Hi,
Firstly I'm new to Android. I had an old Samsung Galaxy Ace (2.2) which was a piece of stink a few years ago. I moved over to Windows Phone for a bit buy I just killed my Lumia 820. So couple of days ago I grabbed a retail SIM-free 16 Gig Moto G from Amazon in the UK.
Inevitably this is stuffed full of Moto and Google crapware I'd like to get rid of so I'll probably unlock it, root it and install CM11 on it. I have very few app requirements - mainly an IMAP client, firefox, mp3 player, SSH terminal, calculator and offline OSM app. I don't want to sign into any accounts other than what I control (no google!) and will be deploying APKs directly. Few questions first:
1. Is there a known list of issues/bugs/problems with CM11 against this device? Can't find anything anywhere.
2. If I do this, can I get the existing moto firmware and bootloader back and lock it. If I have to do a warranty return due to a hardware problem I want to be able to return it despite the big scary warnings all over the Moto site
3. Is there a possibility I can brick the device or destroy the lowest level firmware/bootstrap. If so is there a recovery option for this. I don't want a paperweight?
4. Does USB OTG still work after CM11 update?
5. CM11 asks you to sign in looking at a couple of videos on startup. Do I need to do this?
6. Default CM11 after install - does it have a media player/music player or do I have to go find one?
7. Any gotchas I need to know about?
I've got a number of years experience with embedded ARM systems and known Linux inside out (including kernel) and write software for a living so this isn't something I'm going into blind so please don't hit me with the n00b stick.
chrissmeuk said:
Hi,
Firstly I'm new to Android. I had an old Samsung Galaxy Ace (2.2) which was a piece of stink a few years ago. I moved over to Windows Phone for a bit buy I just killed my Lumia 820. So couple of days ago I grabbed a retail SIM-free 16 Gig Moto G from Amazon in the UK.
Inevitably this is stuffed full of Moto and Google crapware I'd like to get rid of so I'll probably unlock it, root it and install CM11 on it. I have very few app requirements - mainly an IMAP client, firefox, mp3 player, SSH terminal, calculator and offline OSM app. I don't want to sign into any accounts other than what I control (no google!) and will be deploying APKs directly. Few questions first:
1. Is there a known list of issues/bugs/problems with CM11 against this device? Can't find anything anywhere.
2. If I do this, can I get the existing moto firmware and bootloader back and lock it. If I have to do a warranty return due to a hardware problem I want to be able to return it despite the big scary warnings all over the Moto site
3. Is there a possibility I can brick the device or destroy the lowest level firmware/bootstrap. If so is there a recovery option for this. I don't want a paperweight?
4. Does USB OTG still work after CM11 update?
5. CM11 asks you to sign in looking at a couple of videos on startup. Do I need to do this?
6. Default CM11 after install - does it have a media player/music player or do I have to go find one?
7. Any gotchas I need to know about?
I've got a number of years experience with embedded ARM systems and known Linux inside out (including kernel) and write software for a living so this isn't something I'm going into blind so please don't hit me with the n00b stick.
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1.Known issues for CM11 M5 here: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Known_Issues_page_for_falcon
2.You can relock the bootloader after flashing a stock ROM image.Anyway, if they want to deny you a warranty service, they will no matter what you do.
3.If you know what you're doing, you can't brick it by any means.Many ppl lacking the knowledge have got bootloops/bad fs on partitions and various other stuff, but as I said, it's mainly their fault.
4.OTG works on CM11, but it's buggy yet (kernel related), so it may be fixed sometime soon (it's in their known issues list).
5.CM(11) has Apollo as default music player, it's an OK one, but nothing that good.You can always get a Walkman port and use it.
7.hmmm.... don't go CM imo, just root the stock ROM and use it, it's way better than CM atm.Maybe someday CM11 will get better for the Moto G, but at this point it's not really worth it.
Thanks for your replies. I've unlocked and rooted it now. Decided I'm not concerned about the warranty. Spent the entire evening removing the Moto and Google crud from the stock 4.4.2 image it and it's working pretty well now. Will avoid CM11 until stable then will upgrade it.
chrissmeuk said:
Thanks for your replies. I've unlocked and rooted it now. Decided I'm not concerned about the warranty. Spent the entire evening removing the Moto and Google crud from the stock 4.4.2 image it and it's working pretty well now. Will avoid CM11 until stable then will upgrade it.
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you might find this useful. http://www.stargw.eu/1e8e1f20e4441f57b
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Hi, to all. Greetings from Argentina.
I want to change the Rom of my tablet and get out from Samsung's Jelly Bean, and I am thinking about going the custom rom way.
I own a N8010 from early 2013, and lately I don’t use it a lot, but suddenly the rest of my family (wife and children) want to start using it, and honestly I do too.
The main use would be:
Surfing the web (Firefox)
Play games
Read e-books
Listening music (local and streaming)
Watching Movies/Youtube videos (not a lot)
Take pictures and record videos (ocasionally).
All the online activities are done via WIFI (because it is an N8010, only wifi model).
I don't mind losing the following functionalities
S-Pen, and all the apps related to it
S-Apps
Samsung multiwindow
I almost don’t use Bluetooth at all, neither advanced networking, just wifi access.
I need (if exists) a rom that provides this key functions:
Multiuser
Posibility to move apps to sd card (without root or link2sd, etc.)
A friend of mine have an LG G Pad 7 with LG stock Kitkat and it does have those 2 options.
So, I want to ask you, which would be the best rom that can fulfill these requirments:
Stock Samsung Kitkat - I guess not
A custom Rom based on Kitkat?
A custom Rom based on Lollipop?
CyanogenMod 11? (I know it's Kitkat too)
CyanogenMod 12 ?(I know it's Lollipop too)
Thanks in advance, and excuse my poor english.
Plurit said:
Hi, to all. Greetings from Argentina.
I want to change the Rom of my tablet and get out from Samsung's Jelly Bean, and I am thinking about going the custom rom way.
I own a N8010 from early 2013, and lately I don’t use it a lot, but suddenly the rest of my family (wife and children) want to start using it, and honestly I do too.
The main use would be:
Surfing the web (Firefox)
Play games
Read e-books
Listening music (local and streaming)
Watching Movies/Youtube videos (not a lot)
Take pictures and record videos (ocasionally).
All the online activities are done via WIFI (because it is an N8010, only wifi model).
I don't mind losing the following functionalities
S-Pen, and all the apps related to it
S-Apps
Samsung multiwindow
I almost don’t use Bluetooth at all, neither advanced networking, just wifi access.
I need (if exists) a rom that provides this key functions:
Multiuser
Posibility to move apps to sd card (without root or link2sd, etc.)
A friend of mine have an LG G Pad 7 with LG stock Kitkat and it does have those 2 options.
So, I want to ask you, which would be the best rom that can fulfill these requirments:
Stock Samsung Kitkat - I guess not
A custom Rom based on Kitkat?
A custom Rom based on Lollipop?
CyanogenMod 11? (I know it's Kitkat too)
CyanogenMod 12 ?(I know it's Lollipop too)
Thanks in advance, and excuse my poor english.
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To answer your questions:
There are no BEST ROM here.
Every ROM/Custom ROM has its own advantages.
Just try one & if it's good for you then stick with it.
If not, then try another.
"Every" Android version has multiuser ability as Android=Linux fork (At least Jelly bean is proven has multiuser, but without UI).
The only problem is the UI(User Interface) as not all Android version/ROM provide it.
I've tried multiuser in my GT-N8000 but then decided to remove it back to single user.
It consume my internal memory space too much.
Moving "apps" into microSD is a built in feature in Android, but not all app support this.
I also seen some ROM disabled it, so....again....try it yourself.
This built in "move to SD" feature has it own disadvantages though as some files are needed to be installed into internal memory it can cause the app size after moving it to SD will become slightly or significantly bigger around 10% - 40%.
And widget apps will be broken if you move it to SD.
By using ROOT,you can move it to SD without additional 10% - 40% size.
The method is called Mount Binding Folder.
Conclusion:
Read carefully before flashing any ROM
Avoid turning your device into an expensive paperweight
Try it & if it suits you, use it as your daily driver
If not, try another
If you have any questions, ASK
....Again....avoid turning your device into an expensive paperweight
Hello everyone i have a question for you that will make a choice for me to root/modify/upgrade (or whatever you guys doing) my tablet or just leave it alone.
First of all i have a Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition tablet running Android 4.0.4. I have software and hardware experience on pc windows and linux but not so much on android.
My main problem with my tablet is its running Android 4.0.4 and when i tried to install apps (especially multimedia apps like netflix , bein connect and youtube) it says my device is not compatible. And in general my tablet feels slower to when i bought it first time about 5 years ago.
My questions are;
1-Would i be able to upgrade android to newer editions at least android 5.0.0? I am asking this because my phone has android 5.0.0 and i have no problems with apps as of now.
2-If i root/modify android can i run apps like netflix and youtube or there are more problems waiting?
3-Would modifying help the speed of tablet or would it slow it down even more? Like trying to install windows 8 on a windows xp level of pc.
I'm asking these because i dont want to spend days just to find out it was not the answer i was looking for.
I hope i made myself clear please add any suggestion or roadmaps for a newbie like me. Thanks in advance.
Technically rooting doesn't allow you to upgrade your version of Android, it's the custom recovery you install that does. If there's a custom ROM out there that supports your old tablet it will work. Youtube is unaffected by root and I don't think Netflix is either. Finally, rooting technically could help the speed of your tablet if you change things like disabling fsync or running TRIM, but rooting itself doesn't change performance. Just be warned that there might not be a Lollipop or newer custom rom for your tablet!