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Time for S2 Plus For a 4.4 Update

So, KitKat is out now, S2 plus is not sure to get an update, Google however mentioned that devices like Nexus 4, 7 and 10, galaxy S4 and HTC One will be getting official update in the coming weeks.
Any idea on S2 Plus or any developer who can work around and create a custom ROM?

Yea we'll get 4.4 really soon if you stop asking and start developing
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[Q] Nexus 5 or Nexus 4

the casing is a Nexus 5 but it detects it as a Nexus 4 i wanted to root and put another firmware in it but my windows is not properly detecting this device can someone please point to a right direction to properly root this device thanks

You also seem to have a test build of key lime pie. This is definitely strange.
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Looks like a pre-launch device.
Did you buy this from Google or your carrier? What version are you running?
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Neurotica said:
Looks like a pre-launch device.
Did you buy this from Google or your carrier? What version are you running?
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MakoVince said:
You also seem to have a test build of key lime pie. This is definitely strange.
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@Neurotica i got it from one of the wireless stores around my area he was selling them for cheap so i took a bite on it but any methods of trying to root it or getting my pc to read it is not working any suggestions?
@MakoVince is there somthing i could do with it as far as rooting it and changing the ROM? im new to Android devices so im not sure what to do with this phone

I'd suggest that you try to update your device while it is still stock. Sideload the updates until you read KitKat.
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0. Unlock the bootloader
1. Install CWM or TWRP via fastboot
2. Back up the pre-release software and save it on your computer
3. Install 4.4.2 factory image via fastboot to 'fix' your device
4. Share the backup you made, because it's interesting

msrecinto666 said:
the casing is a Nexus 5 but it detects it as a Nexus 4 i wanted to root and put another firmware in it but my windows is not properly detecting this device can someone please point to a right direction to properly root this device thanks
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Do what rusty said, you dont even know how lucky you are . We missed an oppurtinity to get a an early prerelease system once. I hope we don't lose the chance again.
Follow these instruction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnlUdjUaD3Q when you come to the point to select build number select any build.
boot into recovery make a backup and uploadit somwhere
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Android 5 Nexus 5 OTA UK Release

Is there anyone from the UK who has had the OTA update for their Nexus 5?
I keep checking but it says I'm up to date.
I haven't modified anything, apart from activating the developer options.
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I havent recieved it yet

If you are that bothered you could just flash the factory images, this is XDA after all ? I flashed them on my UK N5 as soon as they came out

Hi. Yes I know that, but there has been some issues with doing it that way, although I'm tempted I'm not 100% confident. Give me a Windows / Linux PC / Laptop / Server any day Lol
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acedaz said:
Hi. Yes I know that, but there has been some issues with doing it that way, although I'm tempted I'm not 100% confident. Give me a Windows / Linux PC / Laptop / Server any day Lol
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Here is an idiot proof guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDfZXMJfSFQ, its not that hard. Unlock the bootloader first before you can do this.

Didn't realise it was THAT easy!! Will think about it. Thanks
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this resets you device not for me

goody_23 said:
this resets you device not for me
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Yeah that's the main reason why I haven't done it.
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Even easier way to flash it should you choose to if you get bored waiting for the ota, is to use this.
http://www.wugfresh.com/
i used version 1.9.3
Did my Nexus 5 using this with no problems at all.

acedaz said:
Is there anyone from the UK who has had the OTA update for their Nexus 5?
I keep checking but it says I'm up to date.
I haven't modified anything, apart from activating the developer options.
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I updated my fathers Nexus 5 (locked boot loader, etc) manually. Just grab the OTA zip and adb sideload it through the stock recovery. No data was harmed during this update process.

I'm in uk, couldn't be bothered waiting so even with my crap knowledge of well pretty much anything, I side loaded the ota and didn't lose any data and to be honest it was pretty easy to do

If you're still locked, sideload the ota file. If unlocked flash the factory image. There's no point waiting IMO

I sideload the ota without any problems. The only thing I would say is that you have to be patient as some steps take longer than you might expect: wiping the cache took about 20 minutes for some reason on my nexus 5 but only a couple of seconds on my nexus 7. Be patient at each stage and it's a painless upgrade.

humzaahmed155 said:
I updated my fathers Nexus 5 (locked boot loader, etc) manually. Just grab the OTA zip and adb sideload it through the stock recovery. No data was harmed during this update process.
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Is there a tutorial thread/video on how to do that? I havent fiddled with my android OS for many years now... don't want to mess it up!

MetroPCS​ sm-j700t1 sim unlock app

So I made the mistake of not backing up the MetroPCS​ sim unlock app and couldn't make a nandroid due to the encryption limitations, which I've since fixed.
I was seeing if anyone could upload the app, then we can also have this for archive purposes and incluebitnin custom ROMs

Anybody? ?
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There is the simlocker folder

Thank you very much downloading now
Update: so I placed the files in the priv-app folder and it shows up and runs fine. Unfortunately, I think since I'm running Walker blue v2 and not stock. I get the message saying the app is incompatible with this device. That because the rom reports that it's an S7 I believe.
When I'm eligible for the network unlock, I'm going to flash back to stock.
Just a heads up to anyone that needed this as well.
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The link doesn't work can someone re-upload?

Here ya go, install the XDA labs app. It makes things much better

Black screen on Google setup

When trying to setup new phone after rooting, I'm getting a black screen when trying to login to Google. It comes after resetting phone.I was using a black theme, would that affect it,
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I've also gone into accounts and tried adding a Google account, same result
Any way to fix?
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Seems Google couldn't fix it either. Sending a replacement
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Damn, there are a lot of things I read on this forum that causing me to think of canceling my phone.

Just submitted an RMA for my device. The proximity sensor over the last 3 days hasn't been working properly and wont activate the screen when I try to hang up a call after pulling the phone away from my head.

What root method did you use gvsukids? I'm getting my phone today and will be rooting it. Just concerned now..

toy4x4 said:
What root method did you use gvsukids? I'm getting my phone today and will be rooting it. Just concerned now..
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https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-3-unlock-bootloader-root-magisk/
Flash to both slots
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gvsukids said:
When trying to setup new phone after rooting, I'm getting a black screen when trying to login to Google. It comes after resetting phone.I was using a black theme, would that affect it,
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Seems that chrome wasn't installed and that was causing the issue. After installing boot.img from magisk, I was able to sign-in to play store and now don't need the RMA.
It's an issue with the modified boot.img from rooting phone which removed chrome
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Thanks for the heads up!

gvsukids said:
Seems that chrome wasn't installed and that was causing the issue. After installing boot.img from magisk, I was able to sign-in to play store and now don't need the RMA.
It's an issue with the modified boot.img from rooting phone which removed chrome
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You are hero!!!!! Thanks for this

Had this same problem when I flashed Android 8(Oreo) on my Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (SM-G935V) that came with android 6.0.1(Marshmallow). I solved this by simply clearing the cache of google play services and updating my google apps...and it was working fine.

I resolved the same issue on a different device by installing Android Web View. If issues persist, try (re-)installing it. Mine was a custom ROM which apparently had issues with Web View.