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Just curious if sometime in the future there will be a one click root for the maxx/mini/ultra/ moto x? I spent 4 hours in hell trying to get my Maxx rooted, finally succeeded but after all that it makes you really appreciate the work developers put into the exploits. I am assuming since the phones are so new, that it will be a while. I was more just curious if it was POSSIBLE than asking for a time frame of when to expect one.
No, unless someone puts together a very BIG utility.
fat-fingered and Maxx-ed out.
I would say with 99.999999999% confidence there will NEVER be a 1click root solution for the new Droid line...
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At this point we will be lucky to see root again.
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I honestly think I like doing the adb methods a lot more. Not only do you look cool doing it for friends (hahaha) but your also gaining the knowledge and practice of adb. I doubt we will ever see a one click again let alone another ROOT method since jcase announced he was done creating, but if we do. I personally hope for more methods that involve user interaction as I've learned ALOT this way.
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I honestly think I like doing the adb methods a lot more. Not only do you look cool doing it for friends (hahaha) but your also gaining the knowledge and practice of adb. I doubt we will ever see a one click again let alone another ROOT method since jcase announced he was done creating, but if we do. I personally hope for more methods that involve user interaction as I've learned ALOT this way.
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Werd! I agree 100%!
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At this point if you are looking for an easy root method you should be buying dev editions or nexus devices. Id be willing to bet the days of rooting consumer editions are just about done and gone.
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Just got this phone the other day on a trip to the States. I'm on Bell in Canada, and was hoping to get it rooted when I got home all to find out its locked up tighter than a vault! Can't wait to see what's in store in the near future though.
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Just got this phone the other day on a trip to the States. I'm on Bell in Canada, and was hoping to get it rooted when I got home all to find out its locked up tighter than a vault! Can't wait to see what's in store in the near future though.
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If its on 4.2.2 it can still be done it is just an involved process compared to what most are used to
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If its on 4.2.2 it can still be done it is just an involved process compared to what most are used to
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Came with 4.4 already installed. Sucks there's no root method as of yet
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DO NOT ACCEPT OTA UPDATES!
if you like to hack and mod that is. If ralekdev and other devs find an exploit for boot loader unlock chances are it will be in the release firmware. Remember Loki on the S4. How many of you still have that?
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Sold that MDK S4 just last week for $400.. Makes a device valuable at Swappa
Edit: to be clear, having firmware that is unlockable is valuable.
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Chiming in here to say +1
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Chiming in here to say +1
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nice lol
i'll def listen to that. rooted my s4 like a day after i got it, and i too sold my MDK for a decent price on swappa.
jayochs said:
nice lol
i'll def listen to that. rooted my s4 like a day after i got it, and i too sold my MDK for a decent price on swappa.
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I keep this noted and not be OCD when I get mine tomorrow. :victory:
jayochs said:
nice lol
i'll def listen to that. rooted my s4 like a day after i got it, and i too sold my MDK for a decent price on swappa.
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What does MDK stand for?
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What does MDK stand for?
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was the original firmware that was easily rootable for the s4.
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jayochs said:
was the original firmware that was easily rootable for the s4.
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All the firmware has been rootable for S4......MDK was special because loki worked on it for bootloader bypass.
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All the firmware has been rootable for S4......MDK was special because loki worked on it for bootloader bypass.
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oh right right. when i left the s4, mr2 still wasn't rootable.. so i guess that's what I was thinking.
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nice one men!
jayochs said:
nice lol
i'll def listen to that. rooted my s4 like a day after i got it, and i too sold my MDK for a decent price on swappa.
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Have to +1 on that too. haha. Just sold my MDK S4 on Swappa day before yesterday. I'm digging my M8. Totally done with Verizon.
nicholi2789 said:
Have to +1 on that too. haha. Just sold my MDK S4 on Swappa day before yesterday. I'm digging my M8. Totally done with Verizon.
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I wish I could be done with VZW. Wish wish wish.. I just need the the coverage. I'm so tired of them. The only time I have to deal with them is when I have exchange a defected device.. Which happens every time I buy one but it's enough. I pay $90 a month for unlimited data/txt and 450 minutes. So I'm happy about that. Oh yeah, I deal with them when I want control of my device. They don't want me (or anyone) to have it.
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Don't know about where you live, but where I live Verizon murders 4g service compared to other companies. I'm always in 4g
Bump so people know not to OTA for the new possible exploit
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Bump so people know not to OTA for the new possible exploit
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The exploit is actually kinda 'old' however doesn't the OTA just happen anyways? So unless you're paying attention to your phone it will just download
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Dennisg34 said:
The exploit is actually kinda 'old' however doesn't the OTA just happen anyways? So unless you're paying attention to your phone it will just download
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to my knowledge ive always had to accept an OTA.. hopefully the devs could give us root way before an update to fix it so we can get rid of the damned ota
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elliwigy said:
to my knowledge ive always had to accept an OTA.. hopefully the devs could give us root way before an update to fix it so we can get rid of the damned ota
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The only update I've ever dealt with was last year with my S4 when it upgraded from the MDK baseband. I don't remember the original one, but I remember I lucked out big time and when I ruined my phone and got a new one when I turned it on it basically almost immediately did an OTA to which I put in airplane mode to stop. Now I'm not 100% sure but I don't remember having to click yes or OK for that OTA
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But if people have already accepted OTA before now, they are OK, right? Because this exploit is very new so I doubt it would've been fixed before that. The first fix I see for linux was on June 4th and I have no idea how that translates to phone OTAs
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.11.0-23.40 2014-06-04
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But if people have already accepted OTA before now, they are OK, right? Because this exploit is very new so I doubt it would've been fixed before that. The first fix I see for linux was on June 4th and I have no idea how that translates to phone OTAs
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/3.11.0-23.40 2014-06-04
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Most likely you are correct. The OTA they have been pushing is older so it's likely that the exploit will still work. I wouldn't accept any at all however if you can avoid it. I'd imagine they'll push the patch for this soon.
How do we know if our phones have the update already? I got a new s5 and have had zero Ota pop up since I got it 3 weeks ago.
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I have in my possession a real live brick. Wont power up, recognize usb, dead dead dead. Cant find a JTAG service for this yet, unless someone has one.
aer0zer0 said:
I have in my possession a real live brick. Wont power up, recognize usb, dead dead dead. Cant find a JTAG service for this yet, unless someone has one.
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Try holding volume up and power button
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Try holding volume up and power button
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no dice, completely dead. Im not getting a charge indicator or anything.
How did this device get to this state? Are you sure the charging circuit isn't blown?
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no dice, completely dead. I'm not getting a charge indicator or anything.
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How did this device get to this state? Are you sure the charging circuit isn't blown?
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Nope, Ill tell you what happened. I have been having problems with the evolution mods kernel rebooting my phone, after i tried the "fixed" version.
So i flashed the full firmware from the 1.55.602 update (im running a stock rom with bloating removed) and i removed the hboot from the zip. Since im running a custom hboot with the text removed. Thinking i could just reflash the stock kernel.
i flashed it, did a fastboot reboot and now its deader than a hammer.
no charge, no usb activity, no turn on. dead as can be. Ill take any and all suggestions. I know my way around pretty well, so im surprised that its bricked. But its the first M8 brick, unless someone has a clever idea?
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Nope, Ill tell you what happened. I have been having problems with the evolution mods kernel rebooting my phone, after i tried the "fixed" version.
So i flashed the full firmware from the 1.55.602 update (im running a stock rom with bloating removed) and i removed the hboot from the zip. Since im running a custom hboot with the text removed. Thinking i could just reflash the stock kernel.
i flashed it, did a fastboot reboot and now its deader than a hammer.
no charge, no usb activity, no turn on. dead as can be. Ill take any and all suggestions. I know my way around pretty well, so im surprised that its bricked. But its the first M8 brick, unless someone has a clever idea?
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In other news, i got a new phone, so i have brick with a good esn if anyine is interested, but i would rather find someone who would be willing to try and jtag it for the good of the community
My condolences on the device, but you sir should be applauded for not going the route of "warranty" on a device that died by your hand. Does seem odd that you can't even get it to charge though.
Sent it to HTC to get fixed out of warranty. I let everyone know what they charge to unbrick. Besides, they would have figured it out anyways then charged me
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It's super bricked. I flash firmware on single board computers at my job for medical equipment. We have bricks occasionally. But we can jtag out of it. I assume the same can be done if there is a header location available on the processor board. Couldn't find anybody who has jtagd one yet to do it.
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It's super bricked. I flash firmware on single board computers at my job for medical equipment. We have bricks occasionally. But we can jtag out of it. I assume the same can be done if there is a header location available on the processor board. Couldn't find anybody who has jtagd one yet to do it.
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Do you have a hboot screen
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Nope, it doesn't turn on or charge
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Nope, it doesn't turn on or charge
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Sorry I can't help.
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It's super bricked. I flash firmware on single board computers at my job for medical equipment. We have bricks occasionally. But we can jtag out of it. I assume the same can be done if there is a header location available on the processor board. Couldn't find anybody who has jtagd one yet to do it.
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HTC doesn't bother to jtag. They just replace the motherboard.
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beaups said:
HTC doesn't bother to jtag. They just replace the motherboard.
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what you think they will wanna charge? im assuming 150-200 for the repair?
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what you think they will wanna charge? im assuming 150-200 for the repair?
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I'm guessing, but I'd say 300-400
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beaups said:
I'm guessing, but I'd say 300-400
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You think this would be worth anything for a dev to be able to figure it out, repair wise?
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You think this would be worth anything for a dev to be able to figure it out, repair wise?
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Yeah I'd be happy to take a look at it to see if there are any opportunities for software-based unbrick.
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Yeah I'd be happy to take a look at it to see if there are any opportunities for software-based unbrick.
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well, its at HTC (en route) right now. It should get there wed/thurs. If i get a bad case of sticker shock, illl get it sent back. If they can fix it for reasonable, then i will get it fixed. I am a big fan of your effort to free these android devices. So if they want too much, id be happy to send it to you. Maybe you can prevent the next one from occuring. BTW firewater is an amazing piece of work, i must say
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well, its at HTC (en route) right now. It should get there wed/thurs. If i get a bad case of sticker shock, illl get it sent back. If they can fix it for reasonable, then i will get it fixed. I am a big fan of your effort to free these android devices. So if they want too much, id be happy to send it to you. Maybe you can prevent the next one from occuring. BTW firewater is an amazing piece of work, i must say
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No worries, hopefully you can get it fixed reasonable. Kudos for being honest about it, most people would claim warranty.
Actually I dont mind buying devices. Just for something like this I wouldnt feel good intentionally bricking a $600 device. I do it enough on accident
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No worries, hopefully you can get it fixed reasonable. Kudos for being honest about it, most people would claim warranty.
Actually I dont mind buying devices. Just for something like this I wouldnt feel good intentionally bricking a $600 device. I do it enough on accident
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So i had edged up from my M7, ended up selling that for 400. Got the M8, had 2 payments made, bricked it. So i had to pay off the 500 on the edge. Now whats interesting if you early payoff the edge, you are out of contract, COMPLETELY. So i ended up with a free standard upgrade, so i was able to edge again. thats a FYI if anyone is interested. Kinda sucks, but i made my money back already fixing computers this week. Any idea what i did wrong, i have flashed M7 & M8's & DNA's so many times....I know my way around. Im still baffled
Has anybody tried towel root with their Edge yet?
I will have mine on Wednesday, maybe I will try if no one has yet.
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drbveb88 said:
Has anybody tried towel root with their Edge yet?
I will have mine on Wednesday, maybe I will try if no one has yet.
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I get mine Tuesday Ill let you know ASAP if no one else has
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I get mine Tuesday Ill let you know ASAP if no one else has
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I hope we're not the only 2 people who are getting the edge. Lol...
Development is going to be sloooooooow.! [emoji14]
Tried it and it tells me that my phone is not supported.
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I hope we're not the only 2 people who are getting the edge. Lol...
Development is going to be sloooooooow.! [emoji14]
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Towelroot won't work..
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BUmmer. They will have some thing soon they have to be. I got this phone because they have no Dev edition. Hope that stands true.
WhiteReign said:
BUmmer. They will have some thing soon they have to be. I got this phone because they have no Dev edition. Hope that stands true.
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Dev Edition:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N915VMKEVZW?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000279
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Dev Edition:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N915VMKEVZW?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000279
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Sold out. Or not available right. Unless I would jump on it.
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Has anybody tried towel root with their Edge yet?
I will have mine on Wednesday, maybe I will try if no one has yet.
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Good luck with that. I would be happy to hear it works but very surprised
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Good luck with that. I would be happy to hear it works but very surprised
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I think I'm gonna end up holding out for the developer edition.
F**!! Verizon and there locked phone.
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I think I'm gonna end up holding out for the developer edition.
F**!! Verizon and there locked phone.
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Got one from best buy the day Dev edition showed up on Sammy site. Hopeing its available before the end of the return period.
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Got one from best buy the day Dev edition showed up on Sammy site. Hopeing its available before the end of the return period.
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+1 Same here ....I'm a Best Buy Elite Plus Member, but I need that Developer Edition to theme it. I hate all the white backgrounds!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2945942
Anyone tried this yet?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2945942
Anyone tried this yet?
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It doesn't work. CF Auto Root requires an unlocked bootloader as it temporarily flashes a custom recovery.
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I think I'm gonna end up holding out for the developer edition.
F**!! Verizon and there locked phone.
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Finally got sick of dealing with vzw. Today we just switched to sprint and my wife and I both are getting the edge. We got the note 4 (retail) on vzw. It's gonna be nice to have root and all the other stuff that vzw hates us enjoying.
Trolling xda with my Note 4 in full on beast mode!
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Finally got sick of dealing with vzw. Today we just switched to sprint and my wife and I both are getting the edge. We got the note 4 (retail) on vzw. It's gonna be nice to have root and all the other stuff that vzw hates us enjoying.
Trolling xda with my Note 4 in full on beast mode!
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Good for you guys!! Id love to make the switch but Sprint Service is awful where i live. I have my own home building company, i need good service over all else. Have fun with root,, the developer edition is coming soon.(I hope)..
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Good for you guys!! Id love to make the switch but Sprint Service is awful where i live. I have my own home building company, i need good service over all else. Have fun with root,, the developer edition is coming soon.(I hope)..
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Dude that really sucks you can't get decent signal on sprint in your area. Sooner or later vzw and at&t are going to realize that their bs is driving their customers away in droves. It really has a special way of pissing me off knowing I dropped all this money on these phones and I can't even do what I want with them. It's almost like going to a furniture store and buying a recliner and then that store owner dictating certain times I'm allowed to sit in that recliner, what times I'm allowed to put the foot rest up, what I'm allowed to do while sitting in it, and then being forced to sit in it with the store owner at the same time, and then being forced to wait a year to be able to buy a new slipcover for it.
That's just my example of comparing to vzw and their locked bootloaders, insane bloatware, ridiculously long-delayed updates and ridiculous push notifications, (vvm anyone?).
I really hope you get the dev edition if you can't switch and then I hope you torture the ever living hell out of vzw with it!
Best of luck to you my friend!
Any word on a release date from Sprint?
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I don't think Sprint knows what they are doing when it comes to updates
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mobgod said:
I don't think Sprint knows what they are doing when it comes to updates
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Hopefully soon. I want to experience Marshmallow on the S6E before selling it for the S7E.
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Not Sprint's fault this time. Europe only received the update from Samsung this week. Clearly the fault lies with Samsung dragging its feet and trying to force us to upgrade to the S7 (which for me is not going to happen as this will be my last Samsung)
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Not Sprint's fault this time. Europe only received the update from Samsung this week. Clearly the fault lies with Samsung dragging its feet and trying to force us to upgrade to the S7 (which for me is not going to happen as this will be my last Samsung)
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Just curious what phone you thinking about getting
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I honestly haven't decided. I may wait for the next Nexus. Was seriously considering the G5 but don't think I can deal with not having an app drawer. All apps on home screens is one of the reasons I've never been fond of ios/iPhone
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I honestly haven't decided. I may wait for the next Nexus. Was seriously considering the G5 but don't think I can deal with not having an app drawer. All apps on home screens is one of the reasons I've never been fond of ios/iPhone
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http://www.xda-developers.com/lg-g5-has-an-app-drawer-after-all-mwc-2016/
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Wow, thank you for that link! My mind is now made. LG G5 it is!
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Wow, thank you for that link! My mind is now made. LG G5 it is!
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I too want the G5. I like the whole module concept, especially the camera one that extends battery. I'm on the fence though because I'm intrigued by the S7 Edge but at the same time wondering about the next Note lineup up and hoping there's a new version of my Note Edge as this thing is still my favorite phone to date. It really sucks Samsung dragging their feet on marshmallow and is the big reason why I feel like switching to another manufacturer.
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At this rate, I'm gonna have marshmallow first through my S7E. I wanted to try it out before switching phones.
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Never had an LG but aren't they slow to update? I don't think I've ever preferred an LG over an HTC or Samsung device either. That camera addon better shoot mind-blowing pics and vid if you have to carry it around or have it connected resembling an 80s brick phone lol.
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Never had an LG but aren't they slow to update? I don't think I've ever preferred an LG over an HTC or Samsung device either. That camera addon better shoot mind-blowing pics and vid if you have to carry it around or have it connected resembling an 80s brick phone lol.
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No not really. G4 has been on marshmallow for well over a month now while Samsung is just now starting to push it overseas. I mean there was a time they were awful but so was Samsung at a time and still is.
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Sm-g928p marshmallow update live!
Sprint has released android 6.0.1 update for sm-g928p
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Hello, sorry is this post does not belong here, im new at forums. I own a Samsung Galaxy s6 edge plus, sim unlocked and rooted, I see sprint has released android 6.0.1 update, if I flash it via Odin, will i loose the unlocked status? I don't mind loosing root... But i want to keep the unlocked status. Thank you