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So I was in the process of encrypting my phone storage after setting a PIN. The 'Internal Storage' encrypted fine, but when I encrypted the 'Phone storage', it encrypted REALLY fast, much too fast for being almost 50% full, and it never required a restart, which I thought was odd. But I did a restart anyways, and now I can't access the phone storage at all. In the Storage menu in Settings it just says 'Unavailable' for both Total Space and Available. I can't even back up the phone to do a factory reset, because I can't access the "external" SD card from anywhere, please help!
Hey,
I have exactly the same problem. Did you ever fix it? I'd rather not have to do a factory reset!
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Check this out as well, seems like it could be a bug from a recent OTA update.
http://support.t-mobile.com/message/157195
Not looking good.
Just out of curiosity, as I saw this on the Galaxy Nexus forums a lot, why encrypt? Unless you're a businessman or similar, and not just need to encrypt pictures of your dog, why do it?
If you read more about it, you'd know the risks.
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theking_13 said:
Just out of curiosity, as I saw this on the Galaxy Nexus forums a lot, why encrypt? Unless you're a businessman or similar, and not just need to encrypt pictures of your dog, why do it?
If you read more about it, you'd know the risks.
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Why encrypt? Because it's really the only way to prevent someone from accessing your data if they come across your phone. Even if you set up a PIN, a person who's moderately knowledgeable about Android phones will be able to connect it to a computer and bypass the PIN in any number of ways. Plus, I know receive company e-mail on my phone and they're now pushing for all Android phones to be encrypted.
yazooo said:
Hey,
I have exactly the same problem. Did you ever fix it? I'd rather not have to do a factory reset!
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Check this out as well, seems like it could be a bug from a recent OTA update.
http://support.t-mobile.com/message/157195
Not looking good.
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No, I never did fix it, I ended up grabbing the 1.85 RUU and wiping EVERYTHING off the phone (luckily, I had made a fairly recent backup before I encrypted). I see in the T-Mobile forums that one guy seems to have a way of encrypting the phone storage that might work...but I'm not sure I wanna risk it...
theking_13 said:
Just out of curiosity, as I saw this on the Galaxy Nexus forums a lot, why encrypt? Unless you're a businessman or similar, and not just need to encrypt pictures of your dog, why do it?
If you read more about it, you'd know the risks.
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
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Yep, I have to encrypt as part of policies if I want to connect to work's exchange server. My work has used an app that monitors the compliance and if I don't get encryption working they can wipe my phone.
What a pain!
Hacked
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The aspect ratio and network speed issues will need a kernel fix, apparently that's coming in the official V2 firmware.
I can confirm that the ZTE MP112 3G dongle works, sadly though the "mobile hotspot" doesn't, so no ability to use the MK as a smart router just yet
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Hello all .. Sorry for the newbie question .. are there any prereqs before installing this ROM such as achieving root .. Or that will already be achieved by following the instructions above? .. I just wanted to confirm before I get going with this .. Thanks
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It comes pre-rooted :good:
thanks for this, however my wifi is still dropping periodically although situation has been somewhat improved over original rom.
with original rom i was getting dropped to 1mbps with apps telling me no network connection available.... every minute or so.
after flashing your rom it has improved to dropping every 5 minutes.... still not good enough for me to stream the youtube vids i wanna watch though.
hope there can be some improvements?
Are you using a wireless remote/keyboard ?, if so then try putting the transmitter for it on an extension lead and move it out the way of the stick, that should help.
I'm getting no drops on mine, and I've only got one wire soldered to the antenna inside at the moment
FlanFlinger said:
Are you using a wireless remote/keyboard ?, if so then try putting the transmitter for it on an extension lead and move it out the way of the stick, that should help.
I'm getting no drops on mine, and I've only got one wire soldered to the antenna inside at the moment
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I'm using my S3 as a wireless controller for it, by using the app droidmote.
Nevertheless, the drops were occuring even when i was just using a wired mouse during the initial setup phase (which took very long due to the repeated connection drops).
I guess i'll wait and see if the next firmware update helps, else i'm thinking of trying a DIY aluminium foil antenna project for it
I am having issues with WIFI on the stock rom. I'm not sure which version it is but it is on 4.1.1. My wifi signal is terrible were it is yet I have full bars on my laptop. I know this has a dual antenna so it was supposed to have good signal. It makes doing anything internet based a chore. Should I attempt a flash of this rom to try and fix it or wait for "official" if there ever is one? Cheers.
so far, so good....
I guess I've just gotten lucky. I bought a unit directly from Sainsmart and it was delivered in just 4 days (for a premium +/- $85 total).... Even running the stock firmware, setup was a snap and went flawlessly.
I've installed Finless 1.4 and messed around with unit for a couple hours controlling via droidmote on my GSII and Nexus 7, wireless keyboard/mouse and even a cheap air mouse I bought on Amazon.
I don't think I've ever dropped wireless signal, and have streamed content from netflix, youtube, XBMC and from my PC via upnp.
I have a Vizio HD router which is upstairs and the unit is connected to my TV downstairs and even with only 2 bars of wifi signal it streams HD content no problem.
From all of the forums and posts I've read it sounds like the mk808 is riddled with problems but I have yet to experience any besides your typical android app incompatibility issues for a tablet based UI.
The rom seems solid and I am happy to see development for it. Keep it up....
Firmware version?
This is an awesome tutorial guys thanks for your hard work! Does anybody know how to check what firmware version the device is running?
cjacobs611 said:
This is an awesome tutorial guys thanks for your hard work! Does anybody know how to check what firmware version the device is running?
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I don't have access to it right now, but as most android ROMs are you go to SYSTEM SETTINGS and scroll down to the bottom to ABOUT PHONE or ABOUT TABLET.... once selected it will show you which version and android you are running, kernel etc..
I do not mind you posting my ROM here but please do not put it on other download sites. You can tell people to come to freaktab to get it and you can provide a link to it there in this post.
Also for anyone wanting to ask questions about my ROM, I am the developer of it so please feel free to ask me question on freaktab which is my home.
Thank you,
Bob
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Unfortunately I can not get to the Flash mode. RkAndroid mass storage device is found in the flash tool, but when I've click the Reboot to flash mode this alert apeared: Device can not do the flash mode, because of no drive . Have somone an solution to that?
thanks for any hint
The description and the instructions in the first post are 100% mine!
I will download it and have a look.
OK I see download link does not work anymore.
Bob
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I see things are being dited in the first post. I will download this and have a look at it. Trust that I will know if it is mine as I know my work.
Bob
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So I am going to be 100% clear here.
First when I looked at this post this morning
1) It said FInless ROM 1.4
2) Other users in this thread even called it FInless 1.4 see post #11 as an example
3) Alteran77 has PM'ed me first saying he got it off a torent then said he used my ROM to make this ROM.
4) The first post has NOW been completely edited to cover the tracks and even the title is now 1.5 custom ROM. Sorry I call BS here!
Now I do not mind if someone uses my work and ENHANCES it. e.g. adds value to the ROM like more fixes, etc. What I will not tolerate is a direct ripoff. A direct ripoff is when someone takes my ROM and changes the boot screen and build.prop to call it thier ROM. If the do not add value, then all your doing is stealing other peoples work and calling it yours!
Also what usually is done is if someone does take someones ROM and adds value, they also give credit to the original author. So absolutely no credit or even a mention of where this ROM came from was posted!
Then the person posts WHAT they did to the original ROM to make it better. NOTHING here was posted about what was done to my ROM to make it better.
I tag my ROMs in ways that help me identify it as I have been ripped off before like this. I will download this ROM and analyze it.
I am betting this is a rippoff no more!
Bob
finlessbob said:
The description and the instructions in the first post are 100% mine!
I will download it and have a look.
OK I see download link does not work anymore.
Bob
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I see things are being dited in the first post. I will download this and have a look at it. Trust that I will know if it is mine as I know my work.
Bob
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So I am going to be 100% clear here.
First when I looked at this post this morning
1) It said FInless ROM 1.4
2) Other users in this thread even called it FInless 1.4 see post #11 as an example
3) Alteran77 has PM'ed me first saying he got it off a torent then said he used my ROM to make this ROM.
4) The first post has NOW been completely edited to cover the tracks and even the title is now 1.5 custom ROM. Sorry I call BS here!
Now I do not mind if someone uses my work and ENHANCES it. e.g. adds value to the ROM like more fixes, etc. What I will not tolerate is a direct ripoff. A direct ripoff is when someone takes my ROM and changes the boot screen and build.prop to call it thier ROM. If the do not add value, then all your doing is stealing other peoples work and calling it yours!
Also what usually is done is if someone does take someones ROM and adds value, they also give credit to the original author. So absolutely no credit or even a mention of where this ROM came from was posted!
Then the person posts WHAT they did to the original ROM to make it better. NOTHING here was posted about what was done to my ROM to make it better.
I tag my ROMs in ways that help me identify it as I have been ripped off before like this. I will download this ROM and analyze it.
I am betting this is a rippoff no more!
Bob
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Yes, this is a very sh!tty thing to do, would you like me to dropbox the file and give you a link ?
FlanFlinger said:
Yes, this is a very sh!tty thing to do, would you like me to dropbox the file and give you a link ?
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Yes please if you do not mind.
Bob
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So this is the last PM I get from him.
Shows a lot of respect doesnt it?
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alteran77
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Blaa blaa blaaa report it or shut up damn. What are you like 10. put up or shut up, your messages border on harassment.
If you have proof some one stoled it, report it, other words going to file a report for harassment
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Today, 05:28 PM
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Blaa blaa blaaa report it or shut up damn. What are you like 10. put up or shut up, your messages border on harassment.
If you have proof some one stoled it, report it, other words going to file a report for harassment
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Oh dear, very mature indeed !
I've sent you the dropbox links via freaktab :good:
So I've been wondering if you are able to get viruses on android devices. Can anyone clear this up?
It Depends.
bobsterblue said:
So I've been wondering if you are able to get viruses on android devices. Can anyone clear this up?
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If you have a rooted device your chance of getting a "virus" increases. A virus is not your typical virus. For a virus to work you have to install it as an app. The most common form of viruses is the fake apps that disguise themselves as valid apps and steal personal information form you:silly:
and what if you flash a custom ROM with a backdoor entrance?
deskSX said:
and what if you flash a custom ROM with a backdoor entrance?
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That's why its open source, it's for people to scrutinize for any evil code.
Google apps are generally safe, if u notice something suspicious just report it and if something is found it will be removed.
I generally don't worry about information being stolen, i dont do internet banking on my phone, it's just contacts and sms and emails.
Dont do warez or install from unknown sources, if you're worried stick to stock.
neither me.
no senssible information on my mobile, contacts, sms.
question is: if some controlls access to my phone, will he be able to get to my pc when connected?
deskSX said:
neither me.
no senssible information on my mobile, contacts, sms.
question is: if some controlls access to my phone, will he be able to get to my pc when connected?
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There was a case when a bad app from China was installing a autorun script with executable that compromised your PC. Again, requires user action to do this- will not happen w/o you first doing something
i wouldve thought that rooting the phone makes it more difficult to get a virus, not vice versa- course i don't know much about it all
rooting alone doesnt lead to viruses I guess, but flashing an evil ROM would be a problem, my fear is just making a bridge to my pc when connected.
bobsterblue said:
So I've been wondering if you are able to get viruses on android devices. Can anyone clear this up?
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You are looking less at virus, and more at malware with Android. Yes it is possible, but you can limit your risks.
1) Keep your firmware as up to date as possible
2) Obtain apps and firmware from reputable sources (Official firmware repositories and Google Playstore)
3) Use common sense when installing apps, if the company looks shady, it might be.
Custom firmwares, blocking OTAs, and rooting your device increases your risks.
#Fear said:
That's why its open source, it's for people to scrutinize for any evil code.
Google apps are generally safe, if u notice something suspicious just report it and if something is found it will be removed.
I generally don't worry about information being stolen, i dont do internet banking on my phone, it's just contacts and sms and emails.
Dont do warez or install from unknown sources, if you're worried stick to stock.
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Find me one custom rom that is 100% opensource, and has had an actual full audit, because you won't find either.
deskSX said:
rooting alone doesnt lead to viruses I guess, but flashing an evil ROM would be a problem, my fear is just making a bridge to my pc when connected.
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Rooting a device, and running apps that use root expands the attack surface greatly.
simply download a virus scanner like avast
Android have no viruses)
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You can set up only anti-thieft on your phone)
The answer is yes: you cam get a virus, but if u NEVER install fake apps (no explanation needed) the possibilities are closer to zero
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Root samsung galaxy pocket neo s5312
Hii! Can anyone plz help me rooting my samsung halaxy pocket neo s5312.
I have alrwady tried framaroot and z4root, but nothing worked..
android version 4.1.2
Cpu architecture- arm cortex a9
Chipset- broadcom BCM21654/G 849MHz
Kernel version- 3.0.15-1288794 (s5312 DDAMG1)
Kernel architechture- arm vl
Plz help as soon as possible.....
Thank you
Is it worth to buy an antivirus app for android ? I mean as you've said you only have to be careful in installing apps or flashing malicious mods
No, android virus only human error... Dont buy, whats android needs is firewall = smart people.
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kangwiroo said:
No, android virus only human error... Dont buy, whats android needs is firewall = smart people.
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Thanks
One more question: you've said you need a firewall, actually I don't have any but in my miui rom I can easily manage all the permissions of my applications and decide what to accept or deny is it enough to have a decent protection or you need to have a specific firewall?
thanks again!!
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I really hate people who advocate antivirus for Android. There are no viruses for Android. And with a little common sense you can avoid Malware as well. I mean half the apps are addware, but that's the only way to monetize free apps.
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faier09 said:
Thanks
One more question: you've said you need a firewall, actually I don't have any but in my miui rom I can easily manage all the permissions of my applications and decide what to accept or deny is it enough to have a decent protection or you need to have a specific firewall?
thanks again!!
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Android has it's own built in firewalls, as does MIUI. So you're fine.
lreillyi said:
I really hate people who advocate antivirus for Android. There are no viruses for Android. And with a little common sense you can avoid Malware as well. I mean half the apps are addware, but that's the only way to monetize free apps.
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Android has it's own built in firewalls, as does MIUI. So you're fine.
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Thanks man really appreciate it!
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So I just rooted my new S6 and I see that com.tmobile.pr.adapt was granted root, anyone know what it is?
ViciousDiarrhea said:
So I just rooted my new S6 and I see that com.tmobile.pr.adapt was granted root, anyone know what it is?
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It's part of the t-mobile application, and if I had to guess, part of their "diagnostics" check. I'd deny it. IIRC, their diagnostics report will shake a finger at you if you are rooted. Who cares really, but the less that app knows about wtf I am doing, the better -- IMHO.
scriptx said:
It's part of the t-mobile application, and if I had to guess, part of their "diagnostics" check. I'd deny it. IIRC, their diagnostics report will shake a finger at you if you are rooted. Who cares really, but the less that app knows about wtf I am doing, the better -- IMHO.
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Yeah I figured it was the diagnostics tool. I froze the T-Mobile My Account app and denied the root access.
It just showed up for me and apparently started sending information I did not grant it access but it appeared to have silently granted it, which I don't know if that's possible
aaronc_98 said:
It just showed up for me and apparently started sending information I did not grant it access but it appeared to have silently granted it, which I don't know if that's possible
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That's what happened to me, I wasn't prompted or anything.
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That's what happened to me, I wasn't prompted or anything.
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Glad to see I was not crazy...:good:
That my account app is crazy, they can see all your installed apps, that you have allowed unknown sources on, that your rooted, and will deny your warranty saying your rooted, suggesting you must use your insurance with deductible.
I uninstalled that right away before activating the phone, denied that pr thing root access and also removed it with titanium, no problems so far.
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So I have been trying to get my S6 sim unlocked and it has been a nightmare. I saw this thing keep popping up in SuperSU and I finally granted it access, thinking it had something to do with the unlock app and why I couldn't get it to work. Today on the phone, a rep mentioned that he could see that I was rooted. I can only assume that this process or the My Tmobile app sent them that information. He said something about possibly not being able to return it because the warranty was void.
But if they're not going to SIM unlock my device that I paid full price for, they'd damn well better give me a refund.
If you know someone else has T-Mobile, pop their sim card in and unlock it then out yours back in.
0dBu said:
If you know someone else has T-Mobile, pop their sim card in and unlock it then out yours back in.
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Supposedly, that won't work, though I don't know anyone with a T-Mobile SIM to test it. I have been told that it takes up to 3 days for their system to even detect your phone, so just popping it in momentarily wouldn't even work. Besides, if you think about it, that would be way too easy. I'm sure they have some measures in place to prevent that from working.
There's a thread on here somewhere where someone had sim unlocked it already.
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So I have been trying to get my S6 sim unlocked and it has been a nightmare. I saw this thing keep popping up in SuperSU and I finally granted it access, thinking it had something to do with the unlock app and why I couldn't get it to work. Today on the phone, a rep mentioned that he could see that I was rooted. I can only assume that this process or the My Tmobile app sent them that information. He said something about possibly not being able to return it because the warranty was void.
But if they're not going to SIM unlock my device that I paid full price for, they'd damn well better give me a refund.
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My post right above yours explained that...
Do this...use the Odin tar stock file, reflash phone. Don't root. Open the tmobile my account app, and make sure it is granted the rights to send tmobile info about your device etc... Then when you call them they will see the device is not rooted. Most reps won't be reading back in the notes to see the previous mention of root. Warranty will be honored.
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tenxo said:
My post right above yours explained that...
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I'm not sure what your point is. I read your post. I was confirming what you said.
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greyhulk said:
I'm not sure what your point is. I read your post. I was confirming what you said.
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Soooo...What about the rest of that post you quoted was that helpful?
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tenxo said:
Soooo...What about the rest of that post you quoted was that helpful?
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Yes, thank you. Though I already planned to unroot before returning the phone.
com.tmobile.pr.adapt
Hi,
can somebody help me stop this app to consume all of my phone's battery.
thanks
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tenxo said:
That my account app is crazy, they can see all your installed apps, that you have allowed unknown sources on, that your rooted, and will deny your warranty saying your rooted, suggesting you must use your insurance with deductible.
I uninstalled that right away before activating the phone, denied that pr thing root access and also removed it with titanium, no problems so far.
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can you please share how you uninstall this. this app is killing my battery.
thanks
turyks2 said:
Hi,
can somebody help me stop this app to consume all of my phone's battery.
thanks
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can you please share how you uninstall this. this app is killing my battery.
thanks
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Get root and titanium backup and freeze the T-Mobile apps. It worked for me.
What I'd like to know is why that thing keeps asking for root access? WTF
I used this app on the G3 with 0 issues.
Barsky said:
What I'd like to know is why that thing keeps asking for root access? WTF
I used this app on the G3 with 0 issues.
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It keeps asking for root access, because that is how they tell if you are rooted or not. If you notice in the my tmobile app if you give it root permissions it says your phone is rooted and its a risk. If you don't give it permissions it doesn't say it is rooted.
tenebris said:
It keeps asking for root access, because that is how they tell if you are rooted or not. If you notice in the my tmobile app if you give it root permissions it says your phone is rooted and its a risk. If you don't give it permissions it doesn't say it is rooted.
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Why those little basta.....nm.
While convenient, I uninstalled it. I only "need" the tmo voicemail app.
Thanks for 'splainin to me!
Hi guys,
Woke up this morning to a T-Mobile OTA was out of it and I pressed yes and it was about 500mb.
First thing I did was test the GPS and got a very fast and accurate lock.
I usually never get a lock and its always searching.
Can anyone confirm.
Thanks!!
no updates here .
Is there any way I can tell which update it was?
GPS seems to be running fine since I updated.
No updates here either. Wish there was though, I hate the GPS on this phone.
I'm about to update soon, no show of what it really does, it's a hefty update for sure half a gb, has to be good update, wish it were nougat though lol.
I see the update here, but I'm rooted running custom theme, etc. Can anyone who's installed the update confirm that it didn't mess with root?
EDIT: Nevermind. I am the dumb. Just read some other threads
I just got mine this morning I'll double confirm.
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Mine isn't locking on my actual location but, close.
On the plus side it was super fast to get my approximate location and lock lol.
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Nevermind working super good now.
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Is any one getting a permanent wifi call notification. I don't use that feature but it's an error.
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Did nothing for GPS
Hey y'all.....what should my current versions say? I just got the phone today after taking back my S6 Edge that I had gotten the other day, and unlike the S6 Edges million updates, I received none when I set this phone up. Idk how that's possible if its a new phone. In suspecting they gave me a refurbished phone.