I have a very dumb question. With Project Treble, will those of us with a Verizon Pixel 2 be able to use custom ROMs without unlocking bootloader? Will this also make it easier to root?
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I have two questions
1. What are your favorite ROMs?
2. I have T Mobile s7, what is easiest and cheapest way to unlock?
@bradleyb5155 I use stock ROM but I modified using Xposed. I don't think US based S7 devices have root or Unlocking methods right now
bradleyb5155 said:
I have two questions
1. What are your favorite ROMs?
2. I have T Mobile s7, what is easiest and cheapest way to unlock?
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The snapdragon version's bootloader is locked down, thus making any development impossible.
Should I get unlocked Pixel XL or unlocked Moto Z? I want to root & use it on Verizon
I am a Verizon user and looking to get either the unlocked Pixel XL or unlocked Moto Z.
Both seem to be able to work on Verizon.
Both seem to have a root toolkit.
Is one easier to root than the other?
Is one better for rom support?
Any thoughts to help me chose 1 or the other?
Thanks!
baldybill said:
I am a Verizon user and looking to get either the unlocked Pixel XL or unlocked Moto Z.
Both seem to be able to work on Verizon.
Both seem to have a root toolkit.
Is one easier to root than the other?
Is one better for rom support?
Any thoughts to help me chose 1 or the other?
Thanks!
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Any time you can get a Google Nexus or Pixel device you'll be doing yourself a favor. You don't have to worry about them being locked down like other devices because they are pure Google android without manufacturer/carrier crap on them.
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Thanks, DroidDriven.
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Any one else have thoughts on whether either would be easier to root, etc.?
baldybill said:
Thanks, DroidDriven.
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Any one else have thoughts on whether either would be easier to root, etc.?
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Pixel devices are easier to root and the easiest to create custom development for them. As I said, they don't have manufacturer/carrier crap. This means they aren't locked down by the manufacturer/carrier like other devices that have permanently locked bootloader.
Pixel devices usually get custom development sooner than most other devices because they are pure Google android without all the extra crap so there are fewer issues to deal with when creating custom software for them. Developers love Pixel devices because they are the easiest to develop for.
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Supposedly our device can be bootloader unlocked right? I mean I tried going through the process on Nokia's website and it allowed me (tho I didn't go all the way cuz my device is registered and I'm afraid they'll void me the warranty as soon as they give me the unlock bootloader code) so why doesn't this device have more custom ROMs?
I sold my Mi A2 and bought this device and although its a much MUCH better device than A2, I do miss the many custom ROMs that device has available, and it baffles me because A2 and this device share most of the same specs. I know the bootloader unlocking issue WAS an issue months, if not years ago, because HMD didn't allowed it. Is there a lack of source code for the development of custom ROMs or this device doesn't interest the community what-so-ever?
There is no official way to unlock bootloader, only unoffical.
Nokia 7+ has treable support, so any a/b GSI should work.
Who would want a custom ROM on an Android One phone?
xsycox said:
Who would want a custom ROM on an Android One phone?
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This is the most retarded comment I have come across on xda. Wow
Micahvdm said:
This is the most retarded comment I have come across on xda. Wow
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First, you may have not read a lot on our beloved XDA forums/community, otherwise you would know some better behavior. So, get some manners.
Second, usually, you wish for/use a cleaned and better responsive custom ROM to get away from bloated **** ROMs installed by phone manufacturers, but with an Android One device you do not have to. At least, I hear that is why loads of people use/buy them (including me). Unlocking the boot loader and installing Magisk is nice, but what else do you need then?
xsycox said:
First, you may have not read a lot on our beloved XDA forums/community, otherwise you would know some better behavior. So, get some manners.
Second, usually, you wish for/use a cleaned and better responsive custom ROM to get away from bloated **** ROMs installed by phone manufacturers, but with an Android One device you do not have to. At least, I hear that is why loads of people use/buy them (including me). Unlocking the boot loader and installing Magisk is nice, but what else do you need then?
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I actually prefer a more AOSP Pixel version of Android than anything else (Pixel Experience), plus Mi A2 already has a custom rom based on Android Q's beta, something this device does not have.
I was to run a custom rom such as Pixel Experience or TreskMod would I be able to use carrier switching as if i were on a Pixel device?
Following because I was also very curious about this.
Hi Guys, I'm not new to modding but I have been out for a long time mainly because I had the bad idea of buying a Samsung Exynos device and didn't want to break the knoxx counter...
Now i own a pixel 4a and i'd like to install a custom kernel.
My questions are:
1. unlocking the bootloader will affect GPay?
2. if i install a custom kernel (the Blu one, I'm fond of the days of the nexus 5 ), can i mod the vibration intensity without rooting the phone?
I prefer not use magisk to hide root, that's the reason of my questions.
thank you!
kawadana said:
Hi Guys, I'm not new to modding but I have been out for a long time mainly because I had the bad idea of buying a Samsung Exynos device and didn't want to break the knoxx counter...
Now i own a pixel 4a and i'd like to install a custom kernel.
My questions are:
1. unlocking the bootloader will affect GPay?
2. if i install a custom kernel (the Blu one, I'm fond of the days of the nexus 5 ), can i mod the vibration intensity without rooting the phone?
I prefer not use magisk to hide root, that's the reason of my questions.
thank you!
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Expect GPay to be impacted going forward as security can not be assured on an unlocked device. I believe vibration intensity is controlled at the ROM vs kernel level.
ok thank you. so root is mandatory if I want to control kernel parameters via rom.
Now I have to decide ifunlock bootloader and find a solution for gpay or leave everything stock...
thanks