[Q] Is there a way to rollback to KitKat from Lollipop? - Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I currently have stock, unrooted OTA Sprint Lollipop installed. I'm not enjoying it, and want to rollback to KitKat 4.4.4 . Can anybody help me learn how to do that? Thank you!

Why would you want to do that... Lollipop is so much faster, better and just overall smoother than anything else.

JoeFCaputo113 said:
Why would you want to do that... Lollipop is so much faster, better and just overall smoother than anything else.
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Well, for whatever reason, it feels slower for me. That's my biggest complaint with it. But if you could tell me how to fix that, that'd be awesome! And I've already done 2 factory resets...
Other things I don't like so far:
1. Reddit is Fun App refuses to work. No matter what I do, as soon as I try to go into the app settings to set it up how I like it, it crashes.
2. Playback buttons (pause, skip track) are now gone from the lock screen when listening to Pandora.
3. I also don't like the new notification drawer... the way it looks and the way it functions.
When I was running Kitkat I had no complaints.

Bump... anybody having similar issues/complaints? And any solutions out there?

Rollback!
kitkatrollback said:
Bump... anybody having similar issues/complaints? And any solutions out there?
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I agree lollipop sucks donkey, this should help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...irmwareonlyodinflashabl-imagesfor4-4-t2958614

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Discussion about official JB update...

What do you think, what is enhanced, what is ruined?
For begining, I want to say that i love new Sense Keyboard.
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This should be put in sticky jb thread this is gonna be locked
k1llacanon said:
This should be put in sticky jb thread this is gonna be locked
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Sticky JB thread done its job...
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It's still doing its job and as the mods have stated over and over..any jb conversations go there don't start a New thread
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Caller photo quality is OK how but photo is still small. Have the same size as before...
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Has someone got VILLE C2 Jelly Bean Update????
PopaStefanx said:
Has someone got VILLE C2 Jelly Bean Update????
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Thanks, dude, I couldn't see the other posts, they are so tiny, you are literally my savior
On topic: No, S3 users will probably get it 2-3 weeks later, maybe more.
I saw, that some users reported having a brick with SuperCID, is this true?
Because I don't want to change my CID back and stuff
Busybox
Hi
Just updated via OTA, reinstalled CWM_Recovery and installed superSU 0.99.
Phone is rooted once again but it seems like busybox is unable to install, tried a few different versions and none seem to stick, a few even causes a crash/reboot of the phone.
Have a few programs that are reliant on Busybox to function.
Am i the only one with this problem ?
I think the update is rubbish. If anything its not as smooth as the Ics update, project butter must be a vanilla only experience because there is no way it's buttery smooth
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I'm really annoyed about the new keyboard layout which was an utterly unnecessary change. Not to mention that the keyboard is somewhat laggy. Apart from that it's fine and I could live with it if I would get back full root functionality.
By the way, has anyone solved their root issues (SuperSU, Busybox, and a couple other apps and tools not working) yet?
xsatquest said:
Hi
Just updated via OTA, reinstalled CWM_Recovery and installed superSU 0.99.
Phone is rooted once again but it seems like busybox is unable to install, tried a few different versions and none seem to stick, a few even causes a crash/reboot of the phone.
Have a few programs that are reliant on Busybox to function.
Am i the only one with this problem ?
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Nope I'm also having the same issues. After reading over the superSU thread it seems like HTC have done something to prevent system changes so it's basically a case of waiting until some devs find a work around
Is there an app to reorder the notifications in the notificationbar? I have 2 apps as trigger and new notifications are in the middle of these apps. I want new notifications at bottom.
Haven't got the update yet, but I'd like to know if they solved the touchbutton issue? And does USB OTG work now without extra cables? The only 2 things I'm missing.
Touch button issue is better so far but cannot say for sure that it is fixed, since now we have the Google now issue but not as frequently as before.
The new issue for me after the update is that the hands-free control is not customisable through apps after update, only single click function works for me, no track skipping or volume control
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The worst update I've made on any phone....ever!
I need to downgrade ASAP, however, because I'm a relative noob and I'm unrooted I need some assistance. Any advice will be appreciated.
Just installed and had 10 minutes with it. To me my phone definitely seems a little quicker and more responsive, might just be me being excited about new stuff though! I use Swiftkey so never touch the Sense keyboard, I just gave the new one a quick go and switched back to Swiftkey, I can type on it almost as quick as a real keyboard so it would take something amazing to shift me from it. I like what I see of Google Now so far, we'll see how it pans out though. The camera changes seem good, fairly subtle differences but I think it's quicker too. I like the power saver mode, think that will be a useful one. Switching off data when the screen is off is a great feature.
So far, so good.
captaineasychord said:
Just installed and had 10 minutes with it. To me my phone definitely seems a little quicker and more responsive, might just be me being excited about new stuff though! I use Swiftkey so never touch the Sense keyboard, I just gave the new one a quick go and switched back to Swiftkey, I can type on it almost as quick as a real keyboard so it would take something amazing to shift me from it. I like what I see of Google Now so far, we'll see how it pans out though. The camera changes seem good, fairly subtle differences but I think it's quicker too. I like the power saver mode, think that will be a useful one. Switching off data when the screen is off is a great feature.
So far, so good.
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Which processor do you have? S3 or S4? And have you played any games on it? Subway Surfer was quite quick and smooth on ICS, with Jellybean it's like a buffering movie on one of them crappy Chinese servers....
RootJunkie said:
Which processor do you have? S3 or S4? And have you played any games on it? Subway Surfer was quite quick and smooth on ICS, with Jellybean it's like a buffering movie on one of them crappy Chinese servers....
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I noticed that! Subway surfer was laggy on the JB update. Restored my ICS rom and it's smooth as butter. WTF! And it's bound to be s4 because the s3 doesn't have it yet
I am pretty fond of the new No-Lockscreen option. Something I have missed from the AOSP versions, probably the only reason I will stick with sense on JB.
captaineasychord said:
Just installed and had 10 minutes with it. To me my phone definitely seems a little quicker and more responsive, might just be me being excited about new stuff though! I use Swiftkey so never touch the Sense keyboard, I just gave the new one a quick go and switched back to Swiftkey, I can type on it almost as quick as a real keyboard so it would take something amazing to shift me from it. I like what I see of Google Now so far, we'll see how it pans out though. The camera changes seem good, fairly subtle differences but I think it's quicker too. I like the power saver mode, think that will be a useful one. Switching off data when the screen is off is a great feature.
So far, so good.
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Not sure, but since data is off while screen off, how come I receive my whatsapp messages, emails n stuff? I am just curious, since I read about power saver a while ago in One X forum, but forgot that and you reminded it to me.
P.s: I have power saver on since the update
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Best way to improve sound and camera quality on 4.4.4?

Hi guys,
I was wondering if there is any options left to improve sound and camera quality on the Nexus 5? My hearing isn't the greatest but I can hear perfectly fine on my moms cell and other cell phones. If I could get the volume a tad higher on my Nexus 5 that would be great. Also, another problem I am having is I have Rottweiler puppies that I am trying to get pictures of. They don't like to sit still so I am always having to refocus and when I try to refocus the pictures just look like crap. Like the lighting is always messed up and stuff. Is there any way to fix this? I use to use the volume mod and camera mod which seamed to help a bit. However, I do not see any new releases for the newest android build. I had tried installing them a while back and I could not boot so I don't think they are compatible anymore. If someone could offer me some alternatives I would be very appreciative.
I got one more question as well. If I want to fully clean my internal storage before installing a custom rom what is the best way to do so? Is there anyway to remove the folders for installed programs but still keep the files there needed for rooting? I hope that makes sense. After doing a factory reset I still see folders from previously installed programs and apps.
Thanks,
Rocky
I would seriously consider installing Jishnu's Camera Fix. Make sure to grab Version 1.5. I had similar complaints not too long ago and this mod fixed most of them. Best of all, you don't have to download any new Camera apps, this mod just tweaks pre-existing files.
The download links were removed from that thread for some reason. Here's a download link to the latest version: N5_Cam_V1.5.zip
Alcolawl said:
I would seriously consider installing Jishnu's Camera Fix. Make sure to grab Version 1.4. I had similar complaints not too long ago and this mod fixed most of them. Best of all, you don't have to download any new Camera apps, this mod just tweaks pre-existing files.
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Hello,
Thank you for your response. I will definitely give that a shot. It says there is also version 1.5. Do you still recommend installing 1.4?
Thanks,
Rocky
grimreaper1014 said:
Hello,
Thank you for your response. I will definitely give that a shot. It says there is also version 1.5. Do you still recommend installing 1.4?
Thanks,
Rocky
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Nah, that was a typo, my mistake. Version 1.5 is the latest version and I'd definitely recommend it. Check my earlier post, I edited it with a proper download link. Just make sure to flash the zip in recovery and you should be all set!
Alcolawl said:
Nah, that was a typo, my mistake. Version 1.5 is the latest version and I'd definitely recommend it. Check my earlier post, I edited it with a proper download link.
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Cool thanks I just downloaded it. Do you know if it will work with custom ROM's by chance?
grimreaper1014 said:
Cool thanks I just downloaded it. Do you know if it will work with custom ROM's by chance?
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I'm assuming it'll work with any Stock or AOSP based roms. I'm currently running CM11 M9, using the Google Camera app, and it worked beautifully.
Alcolawl said:
I'm assuming it'll work with any Stock or AOSP based roms. I'm currently running CM11 M9, using the Google Camera app, and it worked beautifully.
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Sweet thats exactly what i was getting ready to flash. Thanks again for all your help.
Hiya guys,
I am still having problems with the volume on my phone. In call it is very low! I have never heard it this low. I don't know what the heck happened but it seams like its even lower than normal now. I have tried viper4android but it doesn't seam like its making much of a difference. I'm not sure if it even affects in call volume or not. If any of you guys have any solutions please let me know.
Thanks,
Rocky

How similar is the Lollipop update to stock?

Does it have fullscreen music cover art on the lockscreen?
What was the main features which made you upgrade? The main one tempting me is the Move to sd option but its not quite a big enough reason to upgrade consdidering many apps can still do this on KK.
I'm totally on the fence about lollipop. I waited and waited on the update but now the thought of re-setting up all my zooper widgets and all the xposed modules i will lose I'm kinda putting off the upgrade.....
Plus I'm not crazy on the Material design.... i actually prefer the blurred/transparent look than bright colours and flat shapes. Blurred UI xposed module is a great little app that does this.
Can anyone tempt me to upgrade? Any nice features i don't know about? How is performance?
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rm83855 said:
Does it have fullscreen music cover art on the lockscreen?
What was the main features which made you upgrade? The main one tempting me is the Move to sd option but its not quite a big enough reason to upgrade consdidering many apps can still do this on KK.
I'm totally on the fence about lollipop. I waited and waited on the update but now the thought of re-setting up all my zooper widgets and all the xposed modules i will lose I'm kinda putting off the upgrade.....
Plus I'm not crazy on the Material design.... i actually prefer the blurred/transparent look than bright colours and flat shapes. Blurred UI xposed module is a great little app that does this.
Can anyone tempt me to upgrade? Any nice features i don't know about? How is performance?
Help a brother out
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don't do it
w8 for L5.1.1 cause that may solve WiFI issue
on L5.0.2 WiFi always disconnect with authentication problem error
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Geeks Empire said:
don't do it
w8 for L5.1.1 cause that may solve WiFI issue
on L5.0.2 WiFi always disconnect with authentication problem error
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Lies. Do it.
Your case is not a general case.
TheTeslaCoil said:
Lies. Do it.
Your case is not a general case.
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Agreed...
WiFi is working without any problems here...
UI is only what you see but it's not everything about UI, 5.0.2 is faster, smoother then KK and safer (all security patches and updates)...batery consumption is better optimised...
Xposed is working fine now and it won't be long while we get all modules we had on KK here on L.
There aren't reason for you that could force you to upgrade but that's logical step to do...
Try..if you don't like it, downgrade and stay on KK but give it a chance... I'm sure you'll change your mind
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funky0308 said:
Agreed...
WiFi is working without any problems here...
UI is only what you see but it's not everything about UI, 5.0.2 is faster, smoother then KK and safer (all security patches and updates)...batery consumption is better optimised...
Xposed is working fine now and it won't be long while we get all modules we had on KK here on L.
There aren't reason for you that could force you to upgrade but that's logical step to do...
Try..if you don't like it, downgrade and stay on KK but give it a chance... I'm sure you'll change your mind
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Good point.
funky0308 said:
Agreed...
WiFi is working without any problems here...
UI is only what you see but it's not everything about UI, 5.0.2 is faster, smoother then KK and safer (all security patches and updates)...batery consumption is better optimised...
Xposed is working fine now and it won't be long while we get all modules we had on KK here on L.
There aren't reason for you that could force you to upgrade but that's logical step to do...
Try..if you don't like it, downgrade and stay on KK but give it a chance... I'm sure you'll change your mind
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Geeks Empire said:
don't do it
w8 for L5.1.1 cause that may solve WiFI issue
on L5.0.2 WiFi always disconnect with authentication problem error
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TheTeslaCoil said:
Lies. Do it.
Your case is not a general case.
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Thanks for the replies
Does it include the full screen cover art on lock screen?
I've tried to get this working on KK for god knows how long, it might just persuade me if it does...
Stock lollipop
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rm83855 said:
Thanks for the replies
Does it include the full screen cover art on lock screen?
I've tried to get this working on KK for god knows how long, it might just persuade me if it does...
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I've only used the Walkman app on my Z3, but yes, full screen album Cover on lockscreen when listening to music.
Wish the previous track button on lock screen was still there though
electrash said:
Stock lollipop
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Looks good! t4p.
I installed the "Lock me out" app from the appstore and can't get back in my device so it looks like i will lose all my widgets anyway due to having to reset the device.
Surely if there was ever a sign to update its now.........

Where is the Lollipop beta ?

Where is the Lollipop beta ?
Is there a lollipop beta?
elroy944 said:
Is there a lollipop beta?
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Official sources said Lollipop beta would be available in may.
They are not so fast. I think end of may as that still is may
blackinfinity said:
Official sources said Lollipop beta would be available in may.
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As far as I know theres still 24 days left in may...
We have soon waited one ****ing year totally unacceptable Huawei!
**** off.
blackinfinity said:
We have soon waited one ****ing year totally unacceptable Huawei!
**** off.
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Mate 7 was released October 2014. Five Months to go for it's first birthday. Go get an HTC or a Sony. LOL
LOL
Well this beta will the first EVIDENCE of the existance of Lollipop for Mate 7...
oh my god this frustrating just release it now please.. I am desperate for some performance increase and better GUI speed...
It gets more and more frustrated, the frustrating has been freezed earlier cause I have been amazed by the big screen experience and good screen, but now when I am used to it I am more frustrated with the slow performance and multi tasking.. I know most people will not notice it but if you work fast and switch between apps fast constantly you get frustrated... Lollipop hopefully improve some things.
The people who do not demand better speed they just use their phone slow, and do not notice the lag.. the lag is for me noticeable.
I assume you already tried changing the power saving mode, considering the default one isn't optimized for performance...
Also lowering the animation scale in the developer options.
Hi guys,
I trust Huawei are sure that by May the new firmware release LP.
blackinfinity said:
Well this beta will the first EVIDENCE of the existance of Lollipop for Mate 7...
oh my god this frustrating just release it now please.. I am desperate for some performance increase and better GUI speed...
It gets more and more frustrated, the frustrating has been freezed earlier cause I have been amazed by the big screen experience and good screen, but now when I am used to it I am more frustrated with the slow performance and multi tasking.. I know most people will not notice it but if you work fast and switch between apps fast constantly you get frustrated... Lollipop hopefully improve some things.
The people who do not demand better speed they just use their phone slow, and do not notice the lag.. the lag is for me noticeable.
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Stop being a spoiled brat. If you want lollipop now, change the phone.
My 2GB Mate 7 runs very well, why the need for lollipop so bad? I like flashing custom roms like the rest, but if everything works why mess.
Like others say just change phones
roy8846 said:
My 2GB Mate 7 runs very well, why the need for lollipop so bad? I like flashing custom roms like the rest, but if everything works why mess.
Like others say just change phones
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i could not agree more with you on this honestly! I like the stock software, works very well! If i get something new that works well that will be great, if not i am still going to be happy with what i got
roy8846 said:
My 2GB Mate 7 runs very well, why the need for lollipop so bad? I like flashing custom roms like the rest, but if everything works why mess.
Like others say just change phones
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tixoo said:
i could not agree more with you on this honestly! I like the stock software, works very well! If i get something new that works well that will be great, if not i am still going to be happy with what i got
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+1 and I have a Nexus 7 running the latest Lollilop to compare
Seriously, the stock ROM works very well. I'm a flash-addict and all, but root is really all that this phone needs. It doesnt bog down and and run like a champ.
lude219 said:
Seriously, the stock ROM works very well. I'm a flash-addict and all, but root is really all that this phone needs. It doesnt bog down and and run like a champ.
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What do you need root for? I'm a ROM addict as well, but have had this phone for over a month without even rooting it.
Raithlin said:
What do you need root for? I'm a ROM addict as well, but have had this phone for over a month without even rooting it.
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Tasker. I can't use a phone without it.
Probably lollipop will be released after they announce the HW P8, most likely.
I think that we should keep an eye out on the chinese forums.... It will show up there first for sure

Marshmallow or Nougut ??

Hi guys:
Just remind,
why we should update to nougut ????
I mean beside the new UI there are no sig. Changes .
Also, doesnt worth losing the root mods and all cool features of our stable marshmallow rom .
The new gui is no improvement but it DOES have some nice new features like downscaling your resolution to save battery and the screen filter.
i do like the new gui.
third party Always on display with double tap
new way of showing notifications in nougat
for me its a big improvement over marshmallow
I'm using NOva launcher so no idea if the launcher itself has changed
I don't mean to hijack the thread as such, I just don't want to start another thread for a similar question!
Is Nougut beta stable for you guys who have it installed? Very tempted to install it along with a pixel launcher apk
It's been a good 3 years since I last messed with my phone in this way. I miss it!
jamanth said:
I don't mean to hijack the thread as such, I just don't want to start another thread for a similar question!
Is Nougut beta stable for you guys who have it installed? Very tempted to install it along with a pixel launcher apk
It's been a good 3 years since I last messed with my phone in this way. I miss it!
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havent had any crashes and battery seems fine for me!
jamanth said:
I don't mean to hijack the thread as such, I just don't want to start another thread for a similar question!
Is Nougut beta stable for you guys who have it installed? Very tempted to install it along with a pixel launcher apk
It's been a good 3 years since I last messed with my phone in this way. I miss it!
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Stable to a point, it's usable daily, but far from Marshmallow in terms of stability and polish
Things like WhatsApp voice messages have problems with low microphone volume, Camera quality is worse particularly for RAW
Basically you can definitely tell it's unfinished and unoptimised
*Detection* said:
Stable to a point, it's usable daily, but far from Marshmallow in terms of stability and polish
Things like WhatsApp voice messages have problems with low microphone volume, Camera quality is worse particularly for RAW
Basically you can definitely tell it's unfinished and unoptimised
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Thanks!
So I basically use my phone for gaming, phone, text, alarm and social media, occasionally the odd picture.
From what you say, I wouldn't notice anything that's too unstable. Is that correct?
I'm sorry for coming across like a complete noob, because I pretty much am. It's been 3 years (and 3 XDA accounts later!) since I last messed with phones in this way.
manderspaul said:
i do like the new gui.
third party Always on display with double tap
new way of showing notifications in nougat
for me its a big improvement over marshmallow
I'm using NOva launcher so no idea if the launcher itself has changed
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Does Always On Display supports third party apps notification in Nougat?
jamanth said:
Thanks!
So I basically use my phone for gaming, phone, text, alarm and social media, occasionally the odd picture.
From what you say, I wouldn't notice anything that's too unstable. Is that correct?
I'm sorry for coming across like a complete noob, because I pretty much am. It's been 3 years (and 3 XDA accounts later!) since I last messed with phones in this way.
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Seemed stable enough to do all that for a couple of days for me, although I didn't test the alarm, might want a backup alarm just in case if it's for work
KudoXDA said:
Does Always On Display supports third party apps notification in Nougat?
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Yep or works
jamanth said:
Thanks!
So I basically use my phone for gaming, phone, text, alarm and social media, occasionally the odd picture.
From what you say, I wouldn't notice anything that's too unstable. Is that correct?
I'm sorry for coming across like a complete noob, because I pretty much am. It's been 3 years (and 3 XDA accounts later!) since I last messed with phones in this way.
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I've used Google pixel edition2.x on my s7 flat almost a week now and im really loving it. Only problem i have is that i lost snapchat in the change, because of security in snapchat app i cant get around to login. For me it doesnt matter but for others it might.
Did any of y'all get sm-g930v update? If so can one of y'all follow the instructions in this thread to revert back to marshmallow with smart switch, and follow these instructions so all of Verizon s7 users can get an update.zip and get in on the nougat action?
First do this: I think if you took the beta update then go back to MM using smart switch you can install the galaxy beta program app and download the beta update again. Can someone that got accepted into the beta program on verizon try please?
Then follow these instructions to capture the ota update.zip
http://www.androidsage.com/2016/01/21/how-to-capture-ota-update-url-for-your-android-device/

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