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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lewis021:
Sony 4.3/4.4 ROMs are never going to happen for our devices. We'll just have to rely on custom ROMs and ports.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bluechelsea:
I prefer the new kitkat over any Sony ROM.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zackspeed:
From what I have seen the only thing kit kat brings is a way to stop locked boot loader devices from being hacked. Things are going to get allot harder and we may all find our self's saving up for unlocked devices now. Kinda sucks if you ask me.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gallardo994:
Hackers are always step ahead of developers. This protection will be owned soon, mark those words.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] toylee1992:
I read that Android KitKat will support some later device and smaller RAM. So Hoping Sony will launch an update to Xperia Acro S and Xperia S. :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] djdim:
according to xperia blog http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/11/0...oming-to-xperia-z-zl-z-ultra-z1-and-tablet-z/ we will not get any update to kitkat.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] toylee1992:
I know, but there will be a ROM that supports XS, XAS, Ion.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Dr Goodvibes:
Only if an XDA developer creates a 4.2+ ROM and only if they can maintain/advance the support for the S3/Adreno 220 SoC.

And oddly, in the real world that's a pretty big ask.

Without the Adreno 220 2D and 3D supported drivers any Android 4.2 plus firmware will just mean the Sony XPERIA S will end up as a basket case and probably barely about to support 720p and probably not HDMI.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SxperiaS:
Just a heads up, developer Rayman has a Sneak preview photo of 4.4 kitkat on Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] AlexBurnout77:
It had to end somewhere…

And unfortunately it ended at 4.3. That sucks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dieselman6969:
xperia s will receive 4.4 :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ThaweK:
Yes, it can be launched on lower devices, but it's designed to new devices for medium hardware level, released in future. It's not for older devices.

Tap Tap Tapatalk - Sony Xperia S [4.1.2]
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kunal7484:
As we received Jelly Bean even after 18 months of launch.

Sony could deliver KitKat may be later.....with a little help from RaymanFx :silly:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lewis021:
Thanks to deedwar we already have beanstalk 4.4. The only thing impossible is to have a kitkat Sony based ROM.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
This thread has out lived it's usefulness.

Please use existing discussion threads for your devices.

Thread cleaned and closed
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .jond:
I'm curious if anyone else waits a bit before rooting. Just in case the phone breaks early on and needs to be sent back.

I'm thinking maybe wait 1-2 months?

Am I paranoid, or does everyone else do this too?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crawlgsx:
Personally I don't worry about that. I DO wait to give myself time to familiarize myself with how the phone functions and such before rooting so that I know when there is a problem, rather than second guessing.

It is also hard to tell if a Rom/kernel is running better when you have no base line to compare it to.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] minotauri:
I rooted my phone almost immediately. I don't like using custom ROMs but I do like using apps and tweaks that require root.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _MetalHead_:
1-2 months??? I didn't even make it 1-2 hours. My phone was unlocked and rooted within 30 minutes of delivery.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paddington:
I unlocked, installed TWRP, and rooted within 20 minutes of UPS delivering it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sn0warmy:
I used to root and start flashing almost immediately. But as the years have passed and I've become more reliant on my phone for work and such, I've started pulling back a bit. I've reached a point where I just get too frustrated with even the slightest bugs so now I immediately unlock the bootloader (to prevent having to do a full factory restore later) and just use the phone as is until a fully stable ROM comes around that I feel comfortable flashing without losing any functionality at all.

This time around I'll probably stay stock with Nova Launcher (once the new 4.4 version is finalized) for another couple months. Time will tell though, I suppose.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johmama:
Seeing as I have a Nexus device, with factory images provided directly from Google that will return my phone completely back to stock (except lock the bootloader), I usually don't hesitate to root or flash custom ROMs. The only reasons I haven't unlocked my bootloader yet is because CWM isn't completely stable yet (I don't like TWRP for some reason), and because my brother is debating on a Nexus 5 for his new phone, and I wanted to show him complete stock because he won't be a tinkerer. He'll be using the unmodded, unrooted bare stock image.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tony_YYZ:
I rooted it out of the box yesterday.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davidstech11:
Waiting myself. Want to get a feel for this device as is. Maybe later I will root/flash. But for now I am happy as is. No rush.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
The important thing is you learn about the phone and how to root it and potential issues before you do it. I'm still waiting for my phone but the first thing I'm going to do is put a custom recovery on and make a nandroid. Then I'll root it as I have apps I like to use that require root. I'm not worried about warranty issues as it's pretty straight forward to put the factory image back on it and relock it.

Also, remember that when you unlock it you'll lose all your data and apps. And you'll need to unlock it to root it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndrasLOHF:
I booted, took the ota, unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP and Super SU as soon as the phone was in my grimy hands.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wildpig1234:
Rooted immediately after taking out of the box :).. no point waiting...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UGator:
I unlocked and rooted before activating. Not really planning on flashing any ROMs, but just wanted it done in case I needed to tweak cpu to increase battery life.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GUGUITOMTG4:
Just until you familiarize with your new device.

Just successfully rooting won't affect the end results when using the stock Rom. Everything should still work the same way but with more options for the user.

I jut waited until next day, but took time to play some games, make calls/texts, web browsing and tested all features. There I learned the battery life, Net speed and stock performance. Everything was the way should be Firmware/Hardware wise:good:. Then, unlocked/rooted/ & flashed its first Rom

and here we are!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrRobinson:
I didn't even boot it. I powered it on in download mode, fastboot oem unlocked, flashed twrp and rooted. Then booted for the first time. I only rooted for tibu and adaway. Now just waiting on aokp.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] caribouxda:
I waited 4 days only and mainly because we have no stable recoveries yet. Twrp is a joke while cwm is not official yet.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
I'd say just the opposite, but then I like twrp
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yahoowizard:
You can unroot, so....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] justinisloco:
So just a question...

I recently bought a new phone from Best Buy and got the phone almost free with a new contract.

I made the new line to get the phone subsidized price and put it to my personal account. I plan on possibly cancelling the contract after the 14 days.

Unfortunately, when trying to unroot my phone, there was a mistake that was made partially my fault, partially the guide I read (Not here). So thankfully, I was within my 14 days. The phones bootloader was saying "Locked" and "Tampered". When I returned the phone to best buy, They exchanged the phone without a problem.

Now, since it wasn't through Verizon directly, can Verizon charge my account? And if not, If i suspend my Service for the meantime without billing, can I still cancel my service after the 14 days? (paying the ETF ofcouse)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dhayman11:
I believe if you cancel your contract within 180 days you're supposed to return your equipment or you may be charged additionally for it. I used to work for a retailer and that was the policy, so I would assume that it would be the same with Best Buy. That being said, you can still cancel your service, but you might be charged extra for the equipment.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xWasabi:
Response

I work at Beat Buy mobile and there isn't anyway you way that the returned phone will come back to you in anyway. As far as cancelation you can always cancel after the 14 days, but you'll just be charged an early termination fee. However, if you return within the 14 days you'll just be charged the activation fee and prorated charges. You will not have to pay for the phone at all once returned, even after the 14 day policy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] justinisloco:
So I used to work at a retailer, and we had "Chargebacks" if returned after the 14 days, but before the 180. So Best Buy does not do this? That is good news.

Now even though I returned an obviously bricked via rooting phone, they can't somehow charge me or do something to my account?If so you just made my day! (Not that you peformed this miracle, just helped me worry less lol)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xWasabi:
Ya man I've been working their for about three years. I've returned countless amount of phones, activated and deactivated after activations and have never heard a story about someone getting caught because of a bricked phone being exhanges. All you have to do is activate the new phone on your plan once and once you do that you can deactivate it and do with it what you will. You should be straight man don't stress it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] justinisloco:
I activated my HTC one originally with my new number. Then I switched Sims so I can keep my HTC one on my personal account. When I bricked the phone they swapped my HTC one with the new one. That one has yet to be activated on the new line that I'm cancelling. Should I activate it in that account anyway? Or screw it and just cancel with my galaxy s4 on that account still (the line is suspended at the moment and I sold the s4 since anyway)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xWasabi:
Ya bro you should be straight because when you signed the terms & conditions it was with that bricked phone and when best buy did it in exchange the pos system is not affiliated with Verizon at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KennyG123:
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If you brick your phone and return it under warranty or exchange that is considered fraud and should not be discussed on this site.
[Galaxy Note II Themes and Apps] galaxy1210:
Test Build MI6 Note 3 App

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[Galaxy Note II Themes and Apps] ravijani:
followed xperiacle's tutorial??
[Galaxy Note II Themes and Apps] Franko_74:
Hi, sorry for my english, im argentinian :P,

for do that, (edit the pen windows and multi-windows), i use 2 apps.

one of them is "Pen windows manager" and you can download it from Play Store,

and the other is "MW Apps Manager", it works only with framework, and for that reason is necesary to have framework.

xda have a tutorial, and explain better how to use!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] isythica:
I've been using my jas-jar for a week now and noticed that when I send or recieve files through bluetooth or infrared all I get is a notification that file is being sent/recieved there is no progress meter or anything like that and my friend who is transferring/recieving file on his phone [SonyEricsson w800i] gets a nice bar which shows the speed and how much has been transferred and how much is remaining. This fact annoys me a little any workaround?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Anton.Valleyman:
It's a limitation of the MS BT stack. On my old XDA2i the Broadcom stack (which at first I hated) was MUCH better and was space-age compared to the options provided with the Exec / JasJar.

I'm still kinda hoping for someone to work out some sneaky way of installing a BC stack into the Exec - I'd swap it out in a heartbeat.

As for getting round it yourself...there may be a tool somewhere on the net that can add to the functionality somewhat. Have a search about.

Cheers

Ant
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] alias747:
Since the 10.1 2014 launched I knew I was going to buy one, I wanted to find a good deal on it though. I got my Black 32GB for $480 shipped! $120 off retail ain't bad.... :good:

What I did:

Go to Amazon and select the Black 32GB, there will be Used ones listed below. Amazon Warehouse is selling "Open Box" ones for $533 in "Good" condition. I looked for one that had the description that said: "Packaging may be damaged" as the only disclaimer. Then during checkout, apply for the Amazon Rewards card and they will give you a $50 gift card instantly that you can apply to the order. You don't even have to use the Amazon card, you just have to apply for it. Free money! I had it shipped with Free 2 day Prime shipping and when it arrived it looked like it never was used. The box had a couple rips on it, thats it. The tablet is in perfect condition.

For my money, I think you can't go wrong.

Thought I would share the love ;)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] SlimJ87D:
If I'm goon NH to open a credit card is rather open one that hat gives me a XXX amount of money as a sign up bonus.

Just saying that's another option.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] swamks:
yeah I was wondering the same thing OP...

But I always think the ones that were sent back had some problem(right?!)

when the are sent back, does Amazon look into them and like restart and fix the item?! or they just put it in a box and send it to us? is it what's called refurbished?!

anyway another option for me is to wait for black friday...this tablet is a must have for me...so will get it one way or another
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] Rew482:
Deal Alert

Check out Ebay if you are looking to get one.

ww.androidpolice.com/2013/11/07/deal-alert-galaxy-note-10-1-2014-edition-on-sale-for-569-99-on-ebay-daily-deals-free-shipping-and-tax-only-in-maryland

Rew
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] vdc530:
Great find!

But a word of caution to anyone going the eBay route, Samsung will not honor their warranty unless you purchase the device from an authorized dealer.

If you're planning on tripping the KNOX counter with root though, you won't have to care. ;)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] harrisam11:
Do you still receive all the perks? Thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] alias747:
Not necessarily at all. It's like people that buy stuff at Best Buy. They just decide they don't want it and send it back. I have used mine a ton since I got it and it works perfect. So I don't know how it could be a bad one. It's not refurbished, that would have to be done by the manufacturer. This would be constituted as "open box".

This is a good point and opens up a new discussion. My theory: I think that people are being very dishonest and buying these tablets to simply get the free perks and then are returning them. I mean heck, you get $75 in free movies/music/apps! Mine when I got it still had all the Perks papers in the box. However, when I went to register on the site it said it was already registered. I opened a ticket with Samsung chat today and the rep said that in 2 days I should get an email from an elevated team that will give me the perks. I was very vague in my dialog. I simply said I bought it from Amazon and it would let me register the device on Samsung.com but would not let me register for the perks. He took all my info and left me waiting to hear from the other team. But I have a copy of the chat transcript that says I will get my perks in 2 days. I think they will have to honor that... In any case, I really don't care that much if I don't get them. Honestly all I wanted was this awesome tablet. And for the price I got it, it's a steal. If I get Perks too, then yay for me!

So you could def get lucky and buy one that the person didn't steal the Perks out of... A gamble I guess.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] orlandojumpoff:
Make sure you check your gmail under the promotions tab. I thought some kind of funny business was going on with my tablet since I also got the "already registered" message when trying to claim my perks, but it turns out their page for it can be hit or miss (found lots of complaints online). Meanwhile the perks were sitting in my promo folder all along...
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] kkretch:
YOU MAY BE OVER LOOKING SOMETHING

Below is a copy of the Standard Limited Warranty and according to the warranty by purchasing it used you don't have a warranty.

So if it was registered........... There goes your savings as you now need to purchase a warranty.

I would buy an extended warranty with damage protection anyway because micro USB ports are known to be fragile and I would want to experiment with root. Still a savings though.

What is covered and for how long?

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“SAMSUNG”)

warrants that SAMSUNG’s devices and accessories

(“Products”) are free from defects in material and

workmanship under normal use and service for the period

commencing upon the date of purchase

by the first

consumer purchaser

and continuing for the following

specified period of time after that date:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] lancesng:
is there even a way for Samsung to know where you purchased it? You can technically say it's a gift and they would have to cover you
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] hovercraftdriver:
499 tax free for 16 MB model at Military Exchanges...got mine today, good stuff, except can't play with it until tomorrow...on a road trip right now.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] alias747:
Just an update, I got an email from Samsung today and I got my perks! So I am not sure if the tablet truly was already registered for it or if the site was just having troubles but they sent me codes. :)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] aznmode:
Be careful I bought one of these last week and it didn't have an s pen. A bit ticked off but amazon gave me credit to buy an s pen at my local store. There's 2 very minor scratch on the bottom but not very noticeable unless you really look. Also some light bleed. Otherwise the tablet is fine. Considering it has some scratch I would assume it was a returned used unit. Still not a bad deal but I'm a bit concerned. I was able to register the device so I'm good with warranty coverage I assume.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] swamks:
does anyone know if big retail stores(bestbuy,target etc) have discounts for Black Friday or Cyber Monday?! anything for GN 10.1 2014 edition?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] alias747:
Yeah I hear ya, that's why I looked for one that only had the description that said the packaging was damaged. They were right on, my tablet is perfect. Minimal light bleed and not a scratch on it. I think that all units are going to have a little light bleed, its just the nature of the beast. The missing s-pen is a fluke I'm sure.

I am assuming the same things about warranty, they would never know if I bought this used if I am the first one to register it... So warranty should be fine :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] baldingone:
I can confirm this works on the SM-N900V.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2462912

Used Root Browser to rename /system/app/SecLauncher4.apk to SecLauncher4.apk.bak and SecLauncher4.odex to SecLauncher4.odex.bak. Pasted in the new SecLauncher4.apk and reboot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Han Solo 1:
Given that this is modified, are we able to modify app drawer button placement, icons, icon sizes, etc?

Or is it strictly stock TW but with 5x5?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] baldingone:
Stritctly stock TW at 5x5. He has variations, with rotation and app drawer size. I do prefer Nova, with all the gestures and icon customization's, but, thought I would give this a try. I will never understand why they went 4x4 on a screen this size.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] baldingone:
Screenshot
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Han Solo 1:
Oh ok. I like the TW widgets (calendar, Action Memo), which aren't available when you use a different launcher, but I don't like the lack of customization. Oh well.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] P2o8wer:
I have seclauncher4.apk, but I don't have seclauncher4.odex
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] manatti:
I didn't have that odex either worked for me and all widgets work on cleanrom
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] P2o8wer:
I got it to work also..just renamed the seclauncher4.apk.bak and copied the other over, rebooted and there it was. Everything seems to be good so far.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] pman219:
How did you theme your icons in TW ?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] dadsterflip:
How did you flashed this? Mine says failed and I've redownloaded.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] baldingone:
Download the apk, select copy, find the original, rename with .bak at the end, then paste the download into the same folder, reboot.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] P2o8wer:
Unicon then enable it in xposed
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] b00mb00mchuck:
Nice ... confirmed using the rotation version: " Desktop: 5x5 Menu App: 5x6 Choice of widgets: 2x3 (stock) Dock icon: to 6 " on HyperDrive RLS4...

Don't need any crazy launcher mods but I like this stock look with more columns and rows... and I need my landscape mode... This is smooth :cool:

Super dim with lux cuzz I'm lyin in bed
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] ThePooBurner:
Would this work on the T-mobile Note 2 with 4.3 update?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] baldingone:
It's worth a shot, just make sure you have a backup just in case. There is likely a variant for the Note 2 specifically, there were when I had the S3.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] gbenj:
Looking for an app that I can leave open on my N7 when its on my desk that does a good job of showing me lots of info and refreshing at regular intervals.

Anyone have any experience with Chamelon Launcher? I see mixed review but looking to see if anyone has anything else to recommend.

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] wd5gnr:
I don't know if it will be what you want, but what I do is go to Settings | Display and set Daydream to Currents. When you set it there are some tabs up top and one of them says "When to daydream". I pick "either" but you can pick when docked or when charging.

If you have Currents set up to do news you care about, it works well.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] gbenj:
Thanks but looking for more than just news.

I want weather, social stuff, news, maybe even something else customizable...starting t think I might just be better off with a good assortment of widgets...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] wd5gnr:
Well Currents can read any RSS feed. So I would think you could set it up to weather, social media, etc. as long as you could pull an RSS for it. Now, granted, things that are formatted for Currents look better....
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] PeatCoal:
Dashclock widget. It comes with plugins which support a lot of apps you probably already have, supports daydream mode and looks good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] siddhu_:
hi, got this galaxy nexus frm my brother , it is on stock 4.2.1, the problem is when ever i check for updates it is showing as my phone is already up to date.. ! so how to update to 4.3 ?? can any one suggest me plz