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[G2 General] Torethyr:
I held both in my hand before I made a decision. I was really dead set on getting a Nexus 5 because it was so much cheaper (plus I was coming from the N4 which I loved), but something about it didn't vibe with me. There was a sharp edge that dug into the heel of my hand on the back of the N5. Not painful, but enough to make me aware of it which is also enough to annoy. The G2 was more comfortable.

So I went with the G2 with the intention of flashing it to an AOSP rom. I regret some things--I would have really loved to keep wireless charging of the N5, plus the material on the back of the Nexus 5 beats the material on the back of the G2 by a mile in my eyes. But I could never be happy with a device that I wasn't totally comfortable using.

That said, a family member has a Nexus 5 so I get to play with both. While the N5 has features I would have prefered keeping, I don't regret my decision to go with the G2 instead. It's a great device.
[G2 General] abdel12345:
I actually had the nexus 5 and traded fir a g2. The battery difference is amazing. I get almost double the screen time with the g2. The camera and screen on g2 are also nicer and then all the other stuff is Pretty much the same (besides software obviously) and the nexus 5 is a tiny bit smaller. I also don't really like the buttons on the g2 but I have the verizon version so they are smaller than normal. At least they don't rattle like a lot of the nexus 5 ones. A case helps a lot with finding the buttons easier. Overall I prefer the g2 because of the bigger battery and nicer screen. The nexus 5 has yellowish tint thigh I didn't really notice until trying the g2. The nexus 5 was better for me in terms of looks which I thought were nicer though I cover it with a case anyway and the software was smoother. Coming front an s3 you'll find the g2 great and I'd go with that one. Flash a cushion Rom and it'll be a better version of the nexus 5 imo. Hope this helps
[G2 General] G1_enthusiast:
if you have to ask then just go with the nexus 5.....because you obviously dont know the importance of owning the G2 so you will not miss it.
[G2 General] tiguy99:
Never had this problem with my G2. People have praised the audio quality from my phone for the 5 months or so I've had it

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[G2 General] somnambulator:
I came from a GNex running cm 10.1 and the g2 is a thousand times better. there are things I miss not having or being able to easily configure on the stock Rom but I don't think I could be

any happier with it. it's not super over the top like touchwiz and even the stock launcher has allowed me not to install nova prime. I'm on vzw so my version has wireless charging.

the battery life of the g2 is simply amazing. this is my first phone without a removable battery and I do not worry about running out of juice later in the day. nor do I have to change my usage habits or carry spare batteries. the battery is going to last the entire day, period.

the knock on feature let's u forget about the button placement entirely. I still use my gn on my wireless network and find myself tapping the screen to turn it on every single time. it's something every phone should have.
[G2 General] razrlover:
Originally i got G2 because my gnex was beyond dead and on Tmobile jump I could get N5 when it came out. Now not happening i will either get the G3 or G2 in white. Not worth it to switch. Aosp was my main reason for n5 but with all the dev support for g2 i get aosp plus now i know i have the better screen and battery life on the g2! Cheers!
[G2 General] DHM078:
If the camera isn't a big deal then honestly it's a question of battery and software. I don't really think the buttons make a huge difference, especially with double tap to wake. As a Verizon customer, I was not able to consider the Nexus, but as an incredibly heavy user of my phone, I wouldn't switch to the Nexus even if I could, the battery on this phone is just too fantastic. The Verizon variant doesn't sacrifice wireless charging, and I love the camera on it, and the screen is definitely higher end. There is the matter of software. Obviously the Nexus 5 comes out of the box with a pretty much flawless version of the latest of AOSP. The G2 has plenty of custom ROMs that are quite nice. But like with most non-existent devices, there are some minor issues Sometimes due to having older proprietary drivers/binaries. For me it isn't an issue, some of these ROM/kernel combinations are solid as a rock for me. And then there's the stock ROM. Honestly, it's fantastic, probably the best OEM ROM I have ever used. I ran Malladus, a slightly modified version of it for a long time and honestly I only switched because of a few very specific things that I just had customize. Stock/Stock-based + G2 Xposed is a fantastic combination. It's up to you and you know how you use your phone, but for me the battery alone would seal the deal. It's just so liberating to have it and not have to worry about it.
[G2 General] Lanman1978:
4.2.2

The only thing that really hinders the G2 is the outdated software otherwise it beats the N5 with a larger battery and better camera. Oh and

I really happen to like the rear facing buttons a whole lot. It makes one handed operation a breeze. Unless of course if you happen to have the vzw version where they changed the buttons and made them smaller and flatter which really sucks if you ask me.
[G2 General] noXcape:
Had the nexus 5 and it was very nice....but the g2 is better...,software is behind...yes...but its not like the gs is running ice cream sandwich.

Sent from my LG-LS980 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[G2 General] victorbrca:
Thanks a lot for all the replies everyone. I really like the feel and case of the Nexus 5, and I actually dislike the buttons and the LG logo on the front of the G2. But the battery is a big thing for me as I'm always running a lot of apps in the background. And software is not a biggie because I'll be putting kitkat on it.

Now I just need to make sure my Casio watch is compatible with it.

Thanks again.

Vic.
[G2 General] markrulesallnow:
G2
[G2 General] abdel12345:
One more advantage of g2 is probably accessories like otterbox. You won't find that for nexus 5. I don't use otter box either way but a lot of people care about that thigh I think the case is way too big ans ruins thephone.
[G2 General] Z-Man™:
Battery is definitely ridiculously better on the g2 but dev support and true bugless aosp is better on n5 it's all about what you want
[G2 General] abdel12345:
+1 to that but once we get kitkat aosp should improve
[G2 General] kolembo:
Oh, G2.

If camera it's not an issue you'll love the G2

It's beautiful in the hand, the screen is silky, silly, and the images are great.

Even the camera is excellent but it's picky and you have to worth at it... You need to take at least five pictures for everyone you keep… very disturbing !
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
GENNXT PREROOTED ROM FOR GRAND 2 V-1.4​

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SM-G7102

ABOUT THE ROM

Features :

-Deodexed

-Zipaligned

-Chrome style popup browser

-Premium White settings

-Blotwares removed

-S5 TW Launcher with preloaded 9 Themes support

-Air Gestures using Hovering control

-Screen Gestures using GMD Gesture control

-All Xposed Integrated within settings

-Click Android build 3 times to see KITKAT effect

-OG Battery mod change battery styles from 10 designs

-Recent panel Sense Style

-S5 bootanimation

-S5 Hybrid Radio

-4way Reboot

-Camera Shutter sound option

-Flash Mods from Settings Install Busybox first then this mod works

-S5 systemui

-S5 Framework

-S5 weather widget

-S5 settings icons

-S5 App icons

-Unlimited Multiwindow dock

-PreRooted

-Superuser

-Busybox

-init.d support

-S Note Fixed

-3D Gallery

-Multiwindows Plus

-xposed installer

-wanam xposed

-xposed app settings change dpi

-Haptic feedback in settings

And much more .............

System details:

G7102XXUANE2

PDA: G7102XXUANE2

RELEASE DATE 2 JUNE 2014

Instructions:

1 > Download the ROM zip

2 > Extract it in your PC

3 > Download ODIN from HERE also extract it to your PC

4 > Put ur fone in recovery mode ( volume up + Home Button + power button ) and reset data factory reset .

5 > Put your fone in odin mode ( holding volume down , home button and power button simultaniously ) and connect it to your pc through data cable

6 > Place the rom extracted file in AP column of PC ODIN

7 > Click START button in PC ODIN and wait till flashing completes ODIN shows RESET " PASS" and fone reboot automatically with prerooted firmware

8 > Again repeat step 4

9 > ENJOY WITH ALL ROOT BENIFTS IN GRAND 2

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Hotdroid

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For Previous Versions

GENNXT EXCLUSIVE C1 V-1.3 ROM CLICK HERE

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[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
MODS FOR GRAND 2

S5 Leaked Apps

S5 AccuWeather Widget

S5 SecSettings Icons Premium White Look

S5 QuickSettings ICONS SystemUI

Multiwindow Transparency & Colors

Transparent AccuWeather Widget​
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
FULL STOCK DEODEXED B3 ROM

CLEAN STOCK PREROOTED ROM

DOWNLOAD FROM HERE

Please Hit "THANKS" or "DONATE" to support​
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] Rakesh251:
Awesome bro.. can't wait more.. waiting from the long time this type of bob... Thnxx man Thnxx
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] tomsquik:
thanks, will try tonight.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] pearlborpuzari:
Thanks a ton buddy..
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] samtani776:
Hi Balliboxer I have Build # G7102XXUNA5 + baseband G7102DDUAML3.

Your Prerooted Rom is NA2. Is it ok for me to flash your Prerooted rom upon that.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
Its safe to flash over any build u have .
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] kishorparmar:
Awesome bro... Thnxx:good:

how about cwm.:confused:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] Rakesh251:
AWESOMEE:o:good::good::good:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] qwerty1q:
Hi thank you for the rom. Few questions:

- Im on NA5 now, will flashing wipe all the data?

- After flashing the rom I want to freeze some app with titanium, delete camera sounds and black adverts. Then I need to unroot to get my Barclays Bank app working. How to unroot this rom, please? Via SuperSu?

- If I want to root again after unroot, how to do it? Do I need to flash the whole rom again?

Cheers
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] samtani776:
Is it possible to make a deodexed rom without any samsung crap like no samsung hub/magazine/ group play/ samsung link/story album and etc.....
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] Rakesh251:
YES YOU SHOULD FLASH WHOLE ROM AGAIN.. BCZ THERE ARE NO NORMAL ROOT PROCESS OR CWM RECOVERY.. so hard to root the device right now.. balliboxer bro crack the system and make a whole firmware pre rooted.. so thnx to him at least he make root the device:good:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
U can uninstall system apps using titanium backup .M working on deodexed rom soon update with latest A5 firmware
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] samtani776:
Thanks will wait for your Rom.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] qwerty1q:
WiFi not working for me after flashing, any ideas?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
Try put manual settings in advanced option .Everything working fine here .
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] qwerty1q:
I changed IP address, it says connected but can't surf...........

So something is wrong

OK had to change IP and Gateway , it says Connected but the transfed is either very slow or disappears

Can u tell me how to set up the WiFI pls? I attached my network details

Also: Will I have to do it for every WiFi connection in future, pls?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] pratikmore:
Same happened with me...wifi shows connected but cant surf and gprs is also slow...Thanks for your hardwork...
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] qwerty1q:
Thanks for confirming.

Flashing back NA5 :(
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
Manually extract this Link file and paste in ur system/app

EMAIL APP CLICK HERE
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
another thing i wanted to ask is after the screenshot is taken in earleir build i was able to edit the image now i get error there is no app to perform edit option... plz let me know which app is required to edit...
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
there r many apps in playstore to edit images just make a search .
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] samtani776:
After extracting there are 2 folders. one system and the other is meta-inf. In system folder there are 2 folders app and framework. app has 3 apks. Should i push all the 3 are just the secemail-j
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
ya thats true but the one inbuld is awosome it as soon as we take screenshot it gives option to edit. n ways if you can provide apk for it i will be helpful.. alone with the default setting .

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hey can you just provide with all the blotware that you removed in latest rom.. so that whatever apks we require we can insert in system/app.. what say?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] samtani776:
Still no luck.....

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Sorted.. wipe data and reset. It worked. The one u send me the link.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] qwerty1q:
Thanks for C1

How to hide/remove from home screen the Home and Lock icon, please..........

I am using Nova
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
will post systemui without statusbar mod .
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
I am planning to revert back to older version v.1.2... is there any major difference between them. . As old version change logo not available so I don't know ..

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
I change the color in changelog .New Rom changelog is in Blue color .
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Balliboxer - u r rocking man!!!!

Kind request to you. Can you post the latest ROM - rooted but without mods. It would be greatly helpful.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] Rakesh251:
plss some one Upload New C1 rom on any other site like Google drive.. the android pixels's servers are soo poor.. almost 7time download failed
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] qwerty1q:
Please give us the status bar app.

I want to get rid of Home and Lock icons also I miss sim selection when scrolling down status bar ;)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] inamie:
Balliboxer.. Request B2 deodexed with root only.. ?

Random from SM-N9005 + SM-G7102 + G34R
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] jitensetia:
Hi Bailboxer,

please upload the v1.3 ROM on google drive or some other server.. Current Androidfilehost server are not working, they get disconnect after some time and everything is lost.

Thanks in Advace.

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One more thing Bailboxer,

can you please make the dialer keypad and battery/Wifi icons blue color ? ( as they are on arrow ROM).

and is there any way we can change the fonts after rooting?

thanks'

Jiten
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
even i prefer this.. .full rom. blotwares can be removed manually. so one has choice what he want to keep and what not to keep..
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] qwerty1q:
I think I found a bug in the new rom. In call logs it shows numbers but not contacts with names .... Anyone else?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
not such thing faced with me .Just make a data wipe before flashing .
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manojkumar8552:
hey bro can u pls make same rom for galaxy grand quattro or galaxy win !!! i am ready for test aftert its build !!!! :o :o :o
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
own device users didn't like the rom and users of other device request for Rom :eek:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manojkumar8552:
yups cause you will find out in quattro forum http://xdaforums.com/grand-quattro/development there is not a such a roms :( !! 1-4 devlopers are there !! and nothing special in all rom !! common things are over there while i found out in galaxy grand forum so many roms are there even cm11 nd cm10 working rom and oher aosp roms also while here is no aosp no cm ((perfectly work --one is there but nothing :( :( working in tht )) !! so i request yo too make !!!!

thanxs in advance !!

i cant make a such a great thing so i tell to the devlopers !! i have ideas but not a knowledge to apply in things !!! :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] sbsharma:
That's not so rude....

For me personally I respect your work...

But if we change anything in buildprop... like build name etc

it struggle to show OTA Updates.. Otherwise we can get using triangle away reset

I liked

the twlauncher mod

AccuWeather mod

White settings

Most of all ROOT

De_odex etc

I didn't like the quick settings icons only..

And if anything gives FC... Than one think its with the mods...
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
balli when are you creating rooted rom with no mod...... :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
Soon will make one simple rom just a work of 15 minutes .As I get free will update one simple rooted rom .
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] sbsharma:
Plz use B3 (Indian version)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
Thank u Bro very very much.... Please see that you don't remove the blotware. ..

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] qwerty1q:
ML3 modem from C1 is good for the UK.....was it the same modem in B3?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] Rakesh251:
???????

*?????
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] Mister B:
Seems like a good start on the grand 2 custom ROMs ...

Is it possible add the touch key button back light notification or similar concept into rom as would be a useful feature if can be done.

Good work so far, do like the transparent weather :)

Thanks mr balliboxer for your input so far ...
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
Ya it can be done but custom kernel required. Hope we get soon..

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Appreciate it balliboxer

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Have questions on latest relased rom. Why 2 settings appears? Of course did clean instalation. Also memo app force Closing. Can you check please.

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In specific action memo app force closes - did clean wipe twice, but getting the issue.

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Can someone check whether the same is being experienced.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
yes action memo fc while making note just check the issue . :(
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Thanks man. Please help.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
1.2 version is best just suggestion don't odex just deodexed. .

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Is anyone getting 2 settings? Or is that me alone getting that?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
On latest version getting two settings revert back to 1.2

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Balliboxer - I truly appreciate your work. Expecting latest rooted rom with no Mod at earliest. Please help us :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
Hey bro howz the work going..

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] inamie:
Yes.. rooted stock with default 1780MB system..
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Sure where to get it? ? Can you share the link
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] inamie:
Same here, waiting & hoping Balliboxer to create it.. lots of bug on C1, cannot play much since no CWM yet..???
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
donno worry will make a rom soon stay calm :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Thanks buddy. Appreciate it
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] dineshdotcom2000:
SMART PAUSE and SMART SCROLL

Can developer add SMART PAUSE and SMART SCROLL in it. It would be 1 of the greatest ROM for Galaxy Grand 2 users.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
lets have first basic needs the new can go for some advance :)

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we want developers and more testers with this device who can help us with speedy development so that we can have a great kernel and ROm... i would request you all to work together and make our phone best.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Balliboxer - one more note on test of latest ROM. S-note also force closing after login via Samsung account. Please have this in your rectification list.Thanks
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
Better use India version...

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] sbsharma:
Agreed
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Rolled back to B3. Awaiting latest rooted no mod ROM.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
I don't have B3 official rom ,have to download again :( .

Can make a simple rom on C1 base ?

Also want to know wether make as it is as Odex rom or Make it Deodexed ?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
Ok u can see that you keep all stock apps intact dont delete from rom..keep it for user to removing the blotware apps. Also see that settings is stock black and ya saturday would be perfect to get the rom ready.. sorry but little excited see that you dont odex just deodexed. ..

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] sbsharma:
My personal choice

B3 and intact.... Odexed... Coz it gives somewhat speed boost
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
Even I prefered odexed but it occupies more space and does not allow to do modification in system

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] sbsharma:
Modification can be done on any apk file particularly

Yeah u are right about space
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
Like that also we have been given 8gb and still no custom kernels that is init.d and link2sd supported that we can move data to2sd

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
will make a deodex rom with buildin script to make it odex yourself in fone :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] sbsharma:
That's great... Argument over
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
Dont worry its opinion ee r family and all have rights to give openion..☆

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] sbsharma:
One more thing if Balli paaji don't get angry on me?

Should I sleep now or wait?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] anand4edu:
Please release odex C1 rooted. It would be great.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] balliboxer:
Rom will release on coming sunday .....so take rest
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] manan001:
But do it in morning so we can get whole day... [emoji12]

Sent from my SM-G7102

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Guys with this rom you can try this kernel http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2666183

Sent from my SM-G7102
[Galaxy Grand 2 Android Development] inamie:
C1 only meant for Taiwan.. most of the rom now using B2..