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[Nexus 7 (2013) General] MrWulf:
After rooting and flashing all sorts of different ROMs on my OG Galaxy S, I ended up doing the same on my first gen Nexus 7. I ended up with the fantastic CM on both. But once I got my Nexus 4 I decided to keep it stock and see whether I missed many features. On my Nexus 4 I did miss a few customization options (like the vol + and - option to change music tracks in any app and the ability to change what toggles there are in quick settings) but overall I am very happy with stock.

With nexus media importer working fantastically (which wasn't available when I rooted my original Nexus 7) and nova launcher being available if I want to do some customization, I am going to keep my Nexus 7 stock for the time being. It just seems like the pay off, for me personally, isn't there any more to spend the time rooting and flashing ROMs.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ZOnikJJ:
I like having pie controls too much to stick to stock. I always end up putting CM on my Nexus devices.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] chrismast:
Bluetooth tethering works perfectly fine on my side (Nexus 7 2013 32GB (not yet rooted) with Samsung SIII (rooted)). The only annoying thing is to activate the internet sharing under paired device profiles manually, rest is done by tasker (the pairing itself every morning after turning on the devices' Bluetooth, wifi etc.).
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Jamin13:
That's not a good sign for me then. I've tried to connect to an iPhone, my S3, and an S4 and tether with no luck. I'm no sure what it can be.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] SubMatrix:
Is it possible to get per app DPI without a custom rom? I'd like to reduce the size of everything in gmail for example.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] dagaetch:
I'm running all three Nexus devices.

4 - AOKP ROM, because i want the flexibility and customization

7 - stock. I mostly use this for reading and occasionally for work, and just don't see any advantages to a rom right now. I did unlock the bootloader.

10 - rom, because I need tablet UI. I don't really use any of the other custom features though.

basically comes down to how much I use each device. The more I use it, the more I find the features in ROM's to be helpful. That said, stock is so much better than it used to be that I don't mind so much. All I need is to install Nova Launcher and I'm good.

I've tried PIE a bunch of times, and just can't get into it. seems to slow me down far more than it helps.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] RobBull69:
I'm running the stock, rooted ROM and am perfectly content. I've tried a few of the custom kernels and they are all very fluid with no reboots, but Sixaxis only works with the stock kernel for me. The only root apps I use are AdAway, Sixaxis and Titanium. I was using Trickster when I was running custom kernels.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] uprightbass360:
Yeah, do some research about the xposed framework.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Richieboy67:
Brilliant contribution there... Also wrong.

I have always gone crazy with Roms, kernels, etc.. This is really the first time I have been happy with stock.

I will most likely root at some point just for apps like Titanium back up and root explorer but right now stock seems great.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Aintree Porsche:
1. it is good

2. best so far.

3. I will probably buy only stock devices.

4. stock devices would be more work-friendly. Everyone is going nuts for Apple at work now that they offer Iphone.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] leonheartx:
Loving the experience on stock right now.

One thing I wish I could do, however, is to be able to delete all background apps in the multitask window -- rather than having to swipe one by one.

Anyone know the best way to do this right now? A memory management app/widget?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] LostRib:
it has been so far.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] b0bness:
I really like how snappy and precise the touch screen is on stock. I ran AOKP on my old Nexus 7 and one thing I really miss are ribbons. Aside from that I don't have a problem sticking with stock over a custom ROM
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] zaclimon:
Honestly this is the first time I've seen a device so good while running stock. No lags, excellent battery life. I could keep it but there's still some features I'm missing from custom roms.

Envoyé depuis mon Nexus 7 en utilisant Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] bazabaza:
Stock for me too. Just would like transparent nav ans status bars
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] starrin:
So far it seems I don't need any other roms, rooting is quite enough.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jhom52:
Stock and rooted. It gives me choice when I want it over just stock.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] NovaSlim:
Stock is good, However I can't stand the Large(48pt) nav bar taking up space while reading ebooks or manga scans so I rooted & flashed for the 24pt nav bar/Pie offered by the custom ROM. I also get very useful function such as double tap to wake from custom kernels.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Class_of_punk26:
Doesn't look like I have a choice I have to stay on stock cuz this is the first device it won't let me root
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] NovaSlim:
What do you mean "it won't let you root"? If you are having trouble rooting just follow this guide:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ayaskant12:
Rooted only to enable otg support
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] RKight:
Stock but deodexed and rooted. I wouldn't have even gone with deodexed but I wanted theming. Once Multi-ROM is released for the 2013 N7, I'll play with other ROMs but, just like my 2012 model, stock rooted will remain my daily driver.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] radorix:
Kinda funny actually my first android device that I can root and unlock the bootloader without voiding my warranty and its my only one I haven't done that to yet because it feels almost perfect
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Inverted.:
Stock is great for this tablet, but being the person I am, I just have to root it. the small touches from customs roms just make an already amazing experience even greater.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] freemini:
Stock was pretty good, definitely perfectly usable. I changed to CM though, I'm just used to it and I like my battery percentage and changing quick settings. Root is useful but I can live without it. I'll be going back to stock when 4.4 comes out, or 4.3.1 if that happens.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] nikr123:
Stock is good but custom ROM's are awesome! :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] kingston73:
This is the first android I've had where I didn't feel the need to immediately root and flash a custom rom. I'll probably stay stock, at least until 4.4 is released. Part of me is also a bit afraid of rooting since everything is working so well and I've read about the issues people are having that I don't have. I don't want to rock the boat.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Richieboy67:
Stock is good and I only tired for titanium bu. I use all stock though minus nova prime launcher.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] trssho91:
I'm quite happy with stock, in fact my phone is a droid DNA flashed with a Google edition ROM (gsm) that is just aosp android with no additional features than the nexus line. When I do run Roms, its usually just to remove skins and get pure android.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] NekroWolfen:
Customizations that ease navigation, pleasure to the eye, personalization, enhance Android experience... I have a lot of reasons to leave stock ROM, I never stay with a stock ROM.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] thahackr:
First hour I had it already rooted and unlocked just waiting for custom ROM to come out..such good days haha:laugh:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] f_speed:
Nope. I need the custom re-boot menu and quiet hours and I can no longer live without Pie.

THe stock worked perfectly tho. I had no issues at all.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] harise100:
HELL NO!!

- recent apps is missing a close all button

- toggles have inconsistent behavior

- navigation bar can't be hidden

- status bar can not be accessed in full screen apps

- number of home screens can't be edited

- more ring targets are handy

-...

Just to name a few.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] owerner:
Yea, it would be. But flashing is just to much fun! :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] yuno1984:
Needed root for Usb OTG.

For the rest stock (waiting for CM to be stable and sound)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Zaslav:
This is the first device where I have had absolutely no desire to install a custom rom at all, although this is my first Nexus device so that could explain it. The only thing that was driving me crazy a little was not being able to use the quick toggles but now that I know a long press solves that issue I'm happy with it.

I am considering root though just for the ability to use my PS3 controller to play games, which I don't think would happen often so even this is a moot point.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] bokoy:
I rooted it as soon as i got it out of the box, just because i love doing this things. It wasn't realy necesary but as soon as you see the bulletproof kernell, with its features, and the extended power menu... Now I'm thinking on PA or Slim
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ascarda:
Stock, root and franco kernel, I don't need anymore

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 con Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] mathieulh:
I am enjoying stock right now and will be until there is a recovery image available for the LTE Nexus 7.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] sk8trix:
Im running the stock rom but rooted, because I need to use titanium and use a overclocked kernel but otherwise I like staying on the stock ROM at least until some yummy stuff comes out but let the devs work out all the issues first....
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] NovaSlim:
If I could have transparent notification/navigation bars + 24pt navigation bar on stock I would still be on it right now. However the lack of those compelled me to go use my current CM Kang ROM.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] bazabaza:
Why is it that Google keep leaving out transparent bars? it seems quite a few people would be happy with stock with this feature.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Olivierica:
Same here can't be without pie anymore. However you can get a standalone app on the play store that works just fine. And you can change the colors which you can't with pa or else
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] spacemanvt:
stock is ok, but the new CM is so much better and customizable.

CM all the way for me now.

CM + franco
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] kingston73:
I'm sure I'll end up trying it myself anyway but what do you like more about cm. Any drawbacks you've noticed, especially with gaming?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Richieboy67:
I'm sticking with stock so I can easily upgrade to kitkat. Love Paranoid run though.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] kingston73:
Couldn't you just unroot and upgrade? Also, isn't it going to be a while before kitkat is released?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ccrows:
Until Nexus devices offer expandable storage again, (paying extra just for extra internal storage IMO just blows) "Stickmount" is a must and Stickmount requires root.

Paying extra for "internal memory" is such an "Apple thing" and I don't do Apple...
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] DaemonAshra:
How so? I was paying for extra memory when I bought a 80MB harddrive for my Windows computer back in the late 90's. that's not an "Apple thing". that's a "Technology thing".
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Richieboy67:
No... Maybe when Paranoid has a version updated for 4.4.

And there will be no need to unroot before upgrading. I will just run the upgrade and then reroot again unless Voodoo ota happens to save the root but doubtful. I really have a ton of data on my phone so I just do not care to try a ton of roms any more. I am a website developer and have about 10 email accounts, 3 twitter accounts, 3 fb accounts and I hate to have to plug in all those usernames and passwords again each time. Titanium helps with most of the apps but the system ones I always have to enter my info.

I like stock though with the Nova Prime Launcher. As long as I am rooted I am good for now.. Maybe after 4.4 has been out awhile I may try some additional roms and kernals. Hopefully I wont have too though. :)

New Episode of South Park on guys!! Been awhile!!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] freemini:
I'd rather have fast internal memory than SD cards which you can only use for music and files anyway.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] spacemanvt:
CM just offers more stabilizability and extra features than stock but its not a crayz modified ROM just basic awesome extra features. and with CM OTA updates, no need to constantly reflash ****. :D

i messed with PA, CM and stock and CM all the way.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Khendrix:
Just like most people here, running stock because it just works amazing, but still rooted for the root required apps
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ccrows:
That's nice, but you still had the option to upgrade whenever you wanted. You still got to choose your 3rd party hardware - which benefits the consumer for both size and cost. That's a technology thing that "most" end users enjoy.

Being forced to buy extra ram up front, without the option of 3rd party expandable memory down the road, that's a "control thing".

That's more along the lines of what Apple started years ago. It's one of the many reasons why I won't support Apple either...

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I have no problem watching pictures video from my MicroSD.

Still, having the "option" to put music and files on a MicroSD is gonna give you more room on your internal too...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lee480:
CDA for LT26i:1257-6919

CDA for LT26w:1266-4530

FTF download:

LT26i:

https://disk.yandex.com/public/?hash=4eO2vcz41tbkjZ68fZj9LUdPc1Lz/DFOnW+zfNJtSGw=&locale=ru

https://mega.co.nz/#!fgRFnajT!CYAtOiVhIjeSR6Uit7ZdvHmwRqVXN80u_kXNc7u_wSo

http://depositfiles.com/files/irynq72v1

LT26w:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2QH2-xGRWYDQW9seXQycHo1Vlk/edit

Full change log from Sony:

Inclusive of some stability and performance improvements, here are some additional improvements and fixes.

Camera:

-Addressed an abnormality in the white balance

-Improved the Quick Launch button functionality

-Smoothed out (1080p) video recording, minimizing lag

For apps, services & data:

-Streamlined Exchange Active Sync, particularly when running an encrypted set-up

-Boosted connection stability for 2G network data

-Ensured preferences on 3rd party apps remain after reboot – not a common problem, but we understand it can be a frustrating one!

For battery:

-Economised power consumption, and heat dispersion for longer life

-Corrected juice level notifications, especially when running low

And for hardware & UI:

-Introduced a home key long-press to launch Google Now, and a double-press to launch Recent Apps

-Made sure the volume “up” button is fully responsive
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] datvu:
Has this update Stamina mode?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gallardo994:
According to the leaks of first jelly bean, this is gonna take months to roll out. Again. I'm out.

Powered by GSR with Android 4.1.2 on the board.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] revan17:
No way that is true. They probably mean they fixed the white balance issue with flash photos on camera.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rErEaT:
I said it but many people blame me...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lee480:
You could've provided some form of evidence.

Updated in OP.

Should be out by month's end.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
only for SL or Ion, acro S too ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] prohibeat:
Sometimes people who know something cannot provide any form of evidence to protect people who leak that knowledge (like Sony or carrier employees). I could sense that this guy was not lying or trolling us. There is a new hope ahead :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bobeobi:
You've mentioned that it must be certified within a days?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] electrash:
It possible to change baseband, i changed it on arc many times, same works for Xperia S as i know.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bobeobi:
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=ru&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbbs.gfan.com%2Fforum.php%3Fmod%3Dviewthread%26tid%3D6527384

Here is the link to chinese forum about upcoming update.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yUlekk:
^

"Every time XDA first got the news, this time we also let small domestic partners the first to know.

LT26i/LT26ii/LT26w the last updated version 4.1.2 release preparations 6.2.B.1.96 has entered the channel.

Upgrade package before the end of August will continue to provide.

PTCRB within the next week can be seen on the appropriate version.

Fixed Point software mainly include, but are not limited to:

Micro-channel splash screen.

2G data connection is unstable camera white balance distortion camera hardware buttons accidentally dropped frames lapse camera HD video recording volume buttons on the low battery indication occasional failure error message box open Stamina

There is also an important change:

Press the Home key will start the Google Now, double-click the Home button is the call recently opened programs.

State Bank of long-press the Home key will not respond.

Get upgraded models are: LT26i, LT26ii, LT26w

The purpose of this information was published without him,

ROM authors only hope to prepare well-intentioned suggest that you recently at 200 and 211 do not spend too much energy on it.

Pictures publicly completed."
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gravtec:
Yup this leak its true, but my thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2388578 already closed by admin :(:(:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] denslife16:
Nxt time, before posting like that, you must have evidence like screenshot or a link for that news... Its natural that we need proof... You also cant blame who accused you to be a troll
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Vengeance66:
Great news! I read on XperiaBlog.net a minute ago.

Can't wait to get the new update for my beautiful Xperia S! :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ll_r1d0_ll:
check this link http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/08/...b-1-96-firmware-screenshots-changelog-leaked/ ...it says we have got following things fixed :

1080p Full HD video recording lag fixed.

Purplish tint in photos due to unbalance white mode is fixed.

Pressing Home button now releases Google Now.

Double tapping the home button opens recently opened programs.

Bug with Volume up and down buttons fixed.

2G Data connectivity fixed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rErEaT:
To do:

-HDMI lagg fix

-Stamina mod

Then good
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bwyan Benton:
And for Ion users, we should see the update by December/January
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ImAnurag:
everyone is reporting what they saw on other sites / forums.

they broke out the news first - http://bbs.gfan.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=6527384&extra=page%3D1&page=1

So no one had made up this byself...that tipster over BBS.GFAN made it first...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Envious_Data:
should i make a flashable zip (/pre-rooted??), think doomlord might beat me too it :/

~Downloading .96 now
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Yakandu:
Downloading, ill make an FTF an upload it!

I have the world generic downloaded from EMMA ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chrissoriano:
waiting for your ftf :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rangeeshnathan:
Flashable zip first pls [MENTION=3931230]Yakandu[/MENTION] [MENTION=4895687]Envious_Data[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NisseDILLIGAF:
Good.. then I don't have to make one... :good:

... I'm not to sure of the process of making a ftf :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chrissoriano:
just make it dude
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rangeeshnathan:
World genric Rom now thats good news...

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U could always try
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NisseDILLIGAF:
ok.. a screenshot :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dieselman6969:
fantastic :) works on lt26i?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lee480:
Is stamina mode present?

Any changes to the home button?

And most importantly, is 1080p recording fixed?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chrissoriano:
more pls ?any new app?what about stamina?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Furiome:
Any changes you've noticed?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NisseDILLIGAF:
Long press Home opens Google Now..

Double tap Home opens recent apps..

stamina, I don't know?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dieselman6969:
and the notifications menu is the same?! or is like sp?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NisseDILLIGAF:
I don't see any change... same as before..

It's my girlfriends phone.. I'm running CyanogenMod on mine...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ajamir786:
tft

can you upload tft
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NisseDILLIGAF:
Uploading the file to my Drive now... will share soon..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Envious_Data:
There wont be many changes

im quite sure they fixed mostly kernel related bugs ,

this may be the last update for Xperia S.. unless the SP counts as a contract connected to the S and SL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] omegastarr:
How's the camera ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NisseDILLIGAF:
Here is my ftf for Acro S...

WARNING!

I don't know if I've done this thr right way!!

Use this at your own risk.. I'm not responsible for any damage!!!

Xperia Acro S_6.2.B.1.96_NORDIC.ftf

http://goo.gl/8BaJTW
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ajamir786:
need for lt26i xperia s
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Yakandu:
Uploadig for Xperia S

1080p video fixed! :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gallardo994:
Are you capable of creating a flashable zip with root inside?

Powered by GSR with Android 4.1.2 on the board.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
ftf's aside,can someone please confirm that the bugs are gone ? or i will stick to my ics.thank you :fingers-crossed:

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yipeeeee !!!! finally gonna get a good taste of jb and good sleep,for me and not my phone :D thank you very much
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Yakandu:
Also im compiling a deodex + zipaligned + busybox + rooted flashable file
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Envious_Data:
I looked around,

All kernel related bugs are gone (supposedly)

-volume up bug

-camera

-Screen not lighting (rare)

etc.

a couple of tiny rom bugs might still there

~somone please conform
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dieselman6969:
i have a lock bootloader make a ftf for me :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Grigoris0r20r:
i can't wait!!! my phone is new.can i flash this right away or i need to root or unlock bootloader?oh and i live in europe (Greece).do you think its compatible with my area?

thank you! :D:D:D:good::good::good::good::good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Envious_Data:
he said he was making a FTF and uploading ,(scroll up alittle)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] satishzone:
Only one way to find out as it just got released. I am just waiting for Yakundu to upload the ftf to flash it on my XS. I am optimistic that all the bugs especially the India specific 2G bug is fixed, at least that's what most forums stated. Anyways, I'll confirm it here in a day's time.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
on my stock jb,i experienced bugs like

lower performance than ics(maybe rom didnt settle down)

the playback of hd movies was laggy compared to ics

video recording lag.

thanks for the reply,i will love some black moded roms :D yey,finally happy

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i am from india too,i also wanna flash it right away but its already late :D sony has done a great job IMO,till last year their updates were slow(unlucky 2012 xperia users).but check the updates for xperia z ultra and more devices is already certified
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HitFan:
I'm waiting for it!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] UchihaDareNial:
As an ion user...this is my reaction
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gallardo994:
Forever Ion? :D

Powered by GSR with Android 4.1.2 on the board.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
dont worry my friend ion is just a biger brother,devs r there ;) good devs
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] UchihaDareNial:
But oh well,I am not alone at least...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Envious_Data:
Choking on my noodles because i found that funny

anyway Im sure they will fix the ION, Sony arnt allowed to leave a device with Majour bugs, unless the contract for the device runs out