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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohammed779:
What ROM are you on ? Stock?

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aleexbt:
I revert to XXDME6, 100% stock and still no solution.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Requills:
So far I am very happy with stock, and I'm debating if I should even bother rooting this time around.

Anyone else?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] MadManMoon:
I'm rooting only to install TWRP (for Nandroids) and Titanium Backup (for apps/data backup). Other than that, staying stock is my plan! Does that count?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] EVOme:
I was until I saw CleanRom.... Now its on and running like a dream.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] michaelg1030:
I'd recommend you unlock and root. At some point there is an app you will need that requires root and than you will have to wipe to unlock.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Valkurm Emperor:
I usually just stick with unlocking and rooting for the first couple of weeks, enjoying the new device until I go berserk, heh.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] atermify:
That's usually what I do; I'll definitely root and unlock it before I even bother thinking about setting it up, but won't put a custom ROM on until later down the road.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jayochs:
I wanna root but I'm lazy.. it's all setup and unlocking the bootloader requires a full wipe.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Ravynmagi:
The longer you wait, the more work it'll be. :P

Unlocking is quite easy.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] biggiestuff:
Need to root because I want to use my ps3 controller. Can't wait to make this a portable gamer. Has anyone heard anything about sixaxxis working on this device yet?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sfhub:
I would at least do the unlock, even if you aren't rooting it at this time.

That way if you ever need to root, install custom recovery, or custom ROMs, you won't need to deal with the data wipe initiated by the unlock.

Better to bite the bullet now before you have accumulated months of data and configs.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Artood2s:
I unlocked before my first boot, lol. It's my general rule with a Nexus device. I love Titanium Backup :) . Got up and running on this Mk 2 N7 real quick.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Geodude074:
Unlocking and rooting is all I need. No plans to flash a custom ROM.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Treshy:
Nobody who frequently visits this forum will stay stock on his Nexus device.

/thread

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] freeza:
God no. Stock is terrible. This thing is going back in the box until CM alphas/nightlies are ready.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jayochs:
really? you won't use it until cm? lol ok..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] freeza:
Nope. it's pointless. My backup was made on CM and to try and restore it onto a stock system, then wait for CM, only to have to start over again. No way.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] PaintDrinkingPete:
I don't have this new Nexus 7 (I had the original one and currently have a Nexus 10), but with these Nexus devices I'm pretty much fine with stock OS. Having said that, however, I *ALWAYS* root. There's a lot more to root access than just flashing ROMs. The ability to do backups, modify system files, install custom recovery, etc., if definitely worth the time it takes to root.

With Nexus devices, I really do prefer to just run Android "as Google intended", though I'm certainly not against trying out ROMs or tweaking it to my liking, but I just don't have as much time any more to keep up with nightlies and different kernels as I used to.

If I did have a Nexus 7, I'd be pretty tempted to try out CleanROM on it. I've run CR on several different devices now and it's always a winner in my book. I was really disappointed (yet understanding) to see Scott drop support for the GS4 a while back, as I'm still running CR on my phone.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] decksy:
Just getting rid of ads with adfree or adaway is well worth rooting already for me.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] nastypup:
I'm liking stock so far. Way better than the other Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] detonation:
Ran stock rooted on my original N7, will probably do the same with this one. Might try cleanrom though, has run very well on my GS3
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] casonswag:
I am until my fav roms come out carbon and illusion
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] smirkis:
i'm unlocked and rooted, but gonna stick with the stock rom. i dont even really need root because all i really use is helium app backup and you can use it without being rooted. we'll see if cm10.2 makes me want to use custom roms, but for now, stock is easy and it works.

fastboot oem unlock

fastboot boot recovery.img

flashed root and left it at that.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] mssam:
Stock seems fine, so I'm going run rooted/twrp stock for a little while, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time before I flash a custom rom...lol...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] rushless:
I am staying with stock! I just luuuv that fixed navigation bar turning the 7" display to a 6.4" display. Ditto for the crippled OTG storage function.

Okay, that is enough lying for one day. I need to shower now.

On a serious point, stock is fine for me, but need root to be rid of the nav bar and get better OTG storage function.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] dan1431:
I generally just unlock the bootloader and root the device, but stop short of installing customer ROMS. I find that stock is good enough for my uses and most custom ROMs while good (even great) do more than I actually need.

Dan
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Nexcellent:
I'm unlocked and rooted, waiting for AOKP so i can have tablet mode! :good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] CiViCKiDD:
Frankly I don't have the time these days to flash custom roms and mess around, and need something that "works."

Other than reliability I like getting regular updates, and don't like overpaying (ie. Apple)...so stock rooted android nexus devices are all I roll with.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] corythug:
Stock for now, unlocking and root when I get the time
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Summit1:
After buying mine yesterday and getting it all set up, I decided today to root so I can use Titanium Backup (to DropBox) so built it out all over again! Glad it's done now!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] BrianDigital:
Stock for now, until we see what's up with the future of root apps and stuff. Bootloader was unlocked shortly after opening
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Landara:
Quoted for mutha-effin TRUTH!"
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] angry english:
Since AOSP browser can be had without root I'm probably going to stay totally stock without root, same with my Nexus 4, which is strange but I can thank my previous phone being an S4 with touchwiz for loving plain old stock, can't wait for the 2013 Nexus 4 and 10 now to complete this years line up

Sent from my totally stock Nexus 7 FHD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] openwheelracing:
I will always stick with stock on a nexus device. No time for roms
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] RojasTKD:
For the time being stock, in case an issue pops up and I need an exchange.

Eventually I'll look into rooting and after that consider a ROM, maybe something along the lines of AOKP.

No need to jump into that right out of the gate. It's a nice device as is.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] andrawer:
Can't really think of a reason to root my new N7 so I'm staying with stock.

All the reasons I root my smart phones don't apply to the N7 for myself and really don't like CM at all.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] BTT8:
Rooting will still allow ota updates correct?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] decepticon:
Bootloader unlocked but staying stock and root free.

Haven't rooted since I got my N4, after that I went to stock on my N7 Classic and GNex too. Haven't needed it but all are unlocked just in case.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] suhsix:
sixaxxis compatible

I can confirm that sixaxxis is indeed compatible with the new 7. Now, back to some Star Fox 64 :D
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Rippley05:
Yea, with only one RoM out, I'll wait to root. Hoping this thing gets a little dev attention
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] IamPro:
Do a barrel roll!

Yea it works, need PC tho.

Have universal gameklip and thinking if I should mount the N7 somehow :silly:

Root, not sure if I will ROM.. need a good reason atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] anwedr:
Stock and rooted.

I don't have any plans to flash a custom ROM unless I get really bored.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Fulbring:
First thing I did was root it. I like the customization through custom ROM's and on't like the tiles in the notification. I rooted mine already, although it did give me a bit of trouble at first, I'm waiting when AOKP or Xylon will make a Nightly for this. I love their builds!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] suhsix:
I was able change the master bluetooth address of my DualShock3 through the OSX terminal using the instructions found @ http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33766067. Pretty straight forward, but definitely not as easy as with the Windows app.

I think you're fairly obligated to somehow attach the 7 to your GameKilp! Check your G-Diffuser system.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] alicarbovader:
Just got mine yesterday. I think I'll be sticking with stock for a few weeks to try how crappy stock looks, since I haven't had any stock experience more than 2 days for 2 years...

This post is in compliance with the National Tomato Regulation.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Richieboy67:
Mine comes soon. I will keep it stock unless the screen needs to be calibrated. Shame on Asus for giving is an amazing screen but not even calibrating it.

I think of calibrated it should look amazing.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] croques:
I always use stock these days; too much messing about with ROM swapping otherwise.

However, I alway root! How else can one use AdAway?

As an aside and pertinent to ads, I see Google's beta Chrome browser allows 'bandwidth saving' meaning everything, even host lookups, is handled on Google's servers - so ads get through.:(
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] zim2dive:
I got an update AFTER unlocking/installing TWRP/rooting (but still with stock ROM).. I wasn't sure what would happen, but it seemed to update just fine.

If anyone can clarify how far one can go before OTA's get broken, that would be appreciated.

EDIT: the update to JSS15L(?) seems to have removed my root and I can't reboot to recovery (red triangle over Android).. investigating now.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] player911:
I'll be the first one flashing a CM or AOKP rom (whichever comes first).

For right now I'll stay stock. Android is pretty slick as it is now, even without the few extra goodies that custom Roms bring.

My tab is just waiting for a rom to drop. I see CleanRom but its stock based, and don't really see the reason aside from using the aroma installer.

Sent from Nexus 7 FHD from XDA Premium HD
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Superpopsss:
Stock until cm.

CM or stock, nothing else.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] MrCapcom:
I think atm ill stay stock till CM comes to 4.3 and all that jaz so i can install it on my N4 and new N7
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] detusueno:
I rooted and unlocked but will not flash any Roms.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Failrunner:
I would love it if I could just stick with stock. It would make life so much easier. However I can never help myself and I always flash a ton of buggy roms until I return to stock and then back to cm10 and around and around. Stock always works better for me on nexus devices though. If i want a cleaner rom i just delete the stock apps that show up in the play store.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] stealthj:
On other devices, I always flashed a custom ROM to get as close as I can to stock android.... Now that I have it, no need too flash. But root of course to control everything such as ads, app behavior etc....

You can always change the kernel and add features as you go along...

BTW, where to get aosp browser from? Anybody have apk or flashable zip?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] angry english:
i used this one, no root required

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2385928
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] fstbusa:
Running CM10.2
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] LearnIIBurn:
Quick question. What is better about the AOSP browser vs. Chrome? I liked using AOSP vs. all the other Android browsers the HTC, Moto, and Samsung would put in, but I'm curious vs. Chrome what the advantages are.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Deca4:
For me there's no point putting different roms. Being a new device I want to receive any upcoming updates. I doubt the new custom roms have the fstrim incorporate in them. New roms maybe fast out of the box but over time will start to slow down without fstrim.

Another reason is this is a Google tablet, this is will be one of the first devices that will get the new os updates and don't have to redo my tablet which can be time consuming.

For my phone it's a different story. I'll at least root my phone unless Google makes their Nexus phone by Samsung with LTE.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] TheNeck:
just got my n7 32gb today, right now i will stick with stock. But eventually i will install a custom rom or 2 once i get bored with the stock rom.

so far i love my new n7, its AWESOME! totally worth getting it at launch
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] farenteria:
This tablet is amazing running stock. However, I am running a custom rom and kernel. I really like to try out what the community has to offer, and this tablet is already home to awesome devs!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] txaggies07:
Staying on stock. I can't be rooted for my work email to sync.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] looney2388:
I'm running CM 10.2 and I've only had it for 2 days.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sman789:
Same here...but I put on CM the same day after buying it. I love tinkering.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] kirdroid:
The only thing I miss in stock is very few auto toggle. I want toggle for silent, auto rotate etc..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] lopri:
I have been sticking to root access with stock recovery on my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (2012), and plan to do the same for the new N7.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Joeful:
Terrible?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] nikol4s:
Running PA on my N7 2013 for tablet mode and per app dpi.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bso44:
Good to see you around these parts! :good::D
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] OcieGo:
Stock for me!

I'm sticking with stock this time. I've rooted my OG nexus 7, nexus 4 and HTC one...and eventually went back to stock.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] locodroid:
CM10.2 here..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Requills:
How is it?

Also, what set up do you use (tablet mode, phablet, pie)?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jeffrey1027:
I'm rooted. Just waiting for CM 10.2 with little bugs or other nice ROMS
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] The_Zodiac:
Won't have mine till the end of the month. Thinking I'll kept it stock for 30 days or so.

Make sure there aren't any manufacturing defects, and let roms develop a bit more.

Then it'll never be stock again :D
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] riko540:
I actually really like stock so I think I will keep it that way. Unless the CM team comes up with something amazing that is.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] tom_callahan:
Was stock for a couple days, but wanted more. Tried a couple rooms that were unstable. Then paranoid android was released, and I found heaven.

Give it a try and decide for yourself

Sent from my Nexus 7(2013) running paranoid android FTW
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Darkk69:
I may at one point to unlock and root. The stock ROM works great for me as Google intended without the bloatware crap. I don't think having it unlocked and rooted affects OTA updates.

I have several Android phones and tablets. All of them have been unlocked/rooted and custom ROM loaded except my new Nexus 7. Giving it a whir for awhile before I start to tinker the insides.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] cdmoore74:
You don't know what your missing if you don't try paranoid Android. This tablet is begging to get unlocked. And it very easy to get back to stock/bootloader locked. I've done it without issue.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jmdearras:
Custom roms, why?

Other than the HP Touchpad, I've never seen a rom for an andriod device that ends up more stable than stock. I don't get the desire to replace it. Sometines they have features I would like, like auto-mount OTG, but they always have "issues" that need fixing.

Jim :confused:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sherpa:
This is my first Android device. I have it unlocked and rooted but I will stick with stock OS for now. I used to flash ROMs left and right back in the days when I had Windows phone. I will run stock for a while.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] anwedr:
I still have my HP TP flashed to CM 10.x and I really cannot go back to the Touchpad being pixelated and slow. I spoil myself too much. :p
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] teng247:
using stock for now until official CM or AOKP comes out
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Omar04:
I am keeping stock.

Team SXTP
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Rican Bx Bomba:
Once I get mine from Google Play, I'm gonna unlock, root and keep it stock.

What worries me is the OTA updates and root messing up.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] p4rot:
In keeping it stock also, it's so smooth I don't see the need to install a custom ROM on it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Nbsss:
I'm tired of flashing buggy roms with bugfixes every week that end up breaking something else. Sticking with stock rooted, with Xposed framework (app settings), LMT, notifier pro, swapps, gmd auto hide soft keys, gmd gesture control. I have all the customisation i need without the bugs and hassle of wiping and flashing.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] :
My interest in flashing has dropped quite a lot as of late. "That one killer feature" is rarely worth the effort for me now, so I'll be staying with stock/rooted.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jtdc:
i still use it fully stock. didn't even root nor unlock bootloader. i like to keep it that way as Google intended for general end users to experience.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jshamlet:
Mine is still 100% stock, but I do have it rooted so that I can administer the device. I prefer to manage the network, firewall, app permissions, backups, etc. myself.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Nic2112:
I'm asking myself the same questions, I don't feel the need to debloat or have anything not included with stock. I'm stock rooted right now and the only advantage I take of Root is doing a backup of apps which I wouldn't need if I want' rooted.

Pros of being rooted for me

- Custom kernel with double tap to wake

- AdAway for those websites that have gone mad with popups

- When M is available, chances are it'll be a custom ROM first, not an official OTA

Pros of stock

- I actually configure everything because it's worth it (smart unlock, bluetooth ect...)

- Not using the limited 16gb space for roms, nand backups and TiBa backups.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] alpine101:
Me too. Put 5.1 on today, running fine and rooted, no issues. All my apps came back OK from Titanium backup, including Adfree. I don't see any need for a non standard rom.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jtdc:
Now on Android 6.0, I am still full stock.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] KCJunkman:
hmmm, I am still full stock, but no OTA update for me yet :(

KCJunkman
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
okay so i was flashing from ics to jelly bean...and it flashed like normal....wiped cache and dalvik cache and hit reboot...now its stuck on sgs4g boot screen can't get into recovery anymore kies isn't helping and neither is heimdall one click non of the program recognize my devise when i connect the charger it just stays on the spiral symbol....cant even go into download mode can someone help me please asap!!!! if possible
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
Do I need a new sgs4g now or is there still hope for this one and if I need a new one can someone hook it up for me? Like $ 80-90.....
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Like many people have said, this phone is very tough to brick. I have brought it back from many of soft bricks before. First thing first are you sure it is a SGH-T959V ?

Next did you install the proper USB drivers for the phone?

Can you get into Download mode by having your phone off, holding down both volume buttons and plugging it in to the USB?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
Yes its a sgs4g I can't get to download mode or recovery....I didn't know it was hard to brick and idk how it happened I was flashing like I normally did with my sgs4g didn't boot and I followed the instructions on how to recover from a soft brick and didn't work
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] coreya92:
Ok Do you still need help or have you figured it out yet? I know pretty much exactly how to fix this.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
still need help
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
[MENTION=5369699]coreya92[/MENTION] I still need help to fix my galaxy phone please help!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
You can't get into download mode? Invest in a USB jig.

Also I think this guy was in the same boat a while ago. Somebody suggested holding home button or something like that. Check it out http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1910774
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
well [MENTION=4703966]TwitchyEye[/MENTION] i tried the "Hold volume down plus the home key and then power on the device" and it didnt work but then i tried for the hell of it to plug in my usb while holding both volume keys and it worked even though it didnt before trying that other method thanks....but now i need help to install the stock Rom/firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Great! Hope you're up and running again.

Edit: try following Lumin's guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
im following and im looking at going like this is what i did to root it in the first place lolz...but yeah my phone is being recognized by my computer as SAMSUNG USB Composite Device don't know if that's how its supposed to be read
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Yeah that's it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
now im just waiting for heimdall to finish...its saying

"Initializing connection...

Detecting device...

Claiming interface...

Setting up interface...

Checking if protocol is initialised...

Protocol is not initialised.

Initialising protocol...

Handshaking with Loke..." its been on Loke for a while now....how long does it normally take to flash over completely
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Sounds like it doesn't see the phone. Did zadig install the driver successfully?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
yes it did and made sure it installed it on the correct thing by unplugging phone and replugging phone with usb...that was before running heimdall
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
and it also lets me flash bootloaders if i want but gives me a warning first but i haven't said yes to that....should i?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Well.. no. Not if it's not flashing right to begin with. Try rebooting the pc first and see if that helps. It should flash and reboot your phone, and then you can flash bootloaders.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
it went from download mode to this

and it cant connect to kies now

Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in Kies & try again
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Kies and heimdall do not play well together. Stick with heimdall. All you need to get back to stock and root is here. What you should do is uninstall whatever drivers you have and start over from scratch.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] coreya92:
Get back with me in This post. Ill walk you through everything. Its very simple. And you can also get into download mode using commant prompt. Obviously if you can put your phone back in download mode using the, USB connect method to get into download mode your phone isnt hard bricked. Very easy to recover your phone from here. Just a few simple steps and ill have you back up and running:).

Sorry its taken a while to get back to you but, Ive been at the lake house for past two days
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
i tried the "Hold volume down plus the home key and then power on the device" and it didnt work but then i tried for the hell of it to plug in my usb while holding both volume keys and it worked.....but doing the usb method didn't work when i started this thread
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] johnadelic:
Yeah I think I said to make sure to hold both buttons while plugging in your USB.

Glad to see you got into download mode. Now just one-click it and you are back in business.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
yeah its up and running now am gonna flash jb on it