yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] deja_geek:
Here is the link to the offical installer: http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Try the KK Launcher, it's about as close to stock as you can get without a ROM. It's what I use, I really like it.
[General Questions and Answers] lil-g-gamegenuis:
i would use the google now launcher, can't get anymore aosp than that
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Where would you get it from?
[General Questions and Answers] mobsterc:
i would like to know too
[General Questions and Answers] deja_geek:
I'm talking more about the cartoonish colors
[General Questions and Answers] lil-g-gamegenuis:
you get the google now launcher from the play store
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Can anyone else download this? I've tried with this phone but I get "your device isn't compatible"
[General Questions and Answers] jglm4u:
You should try downloading it from Google .. Search Google home apk
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Oh, yeah true...
[General Questions and Answers] lil-g-gamegenuis:
try using the xposed modual that sets the device screen size as "normal". i don't know the actual name for but that might help. but if that doesn't work here is the apk
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
I saw that when I had exposed installed, not really that interested in Google launcher as I can't turn off the persistent search bar, which I find incredibly annoying. That's why I use KK Launcher or KitKat Launcher+. They give the same experience you'll get with the Google launcher (on our phone anyway, without an AOSP ROM) . Even the Google Now Launcher will not "change" any more of your phone than the other launchers will, so I use ones that will allow me to turn off the bar.
[General Questions and Answers] larrycl:
Could someone who has root (I haven't rooted yet) see if this phone has the LG root checker as part of the system? see http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41136026&postcount=2
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Yes, it does exist at /system/bin/rctd
[General Questions and Answers] wilalva11:
Now that root has been achieved, thanks to towelroot and everyone's hard work in finding it, how could we go about in achieving something like a custom recovery so that we can have backups and even roms? Or is that not possible for this phone?
[General Questions and Answers] larrycl:
So does this mean that once you've rooted, even after a reset you can't return the phone for warranty service?
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Don't know for sure, but if you root your phone you must be prepared to accept that possibility. Rooting voids your warranty.
[General Questions and Answers] larrycl:
Yeah, but in phones without the LG root detector, you can simply unroot / factory reset before returning the phone for service, and you won't have a warranty problem. If this LG root detector tool really detects root and is not resettable, then you have no hope of warranty service.
[General Questions and Answers] glitchsta:
Since now we have root, I think its really important we get a recovery for this phone asap...after you get root aren't you supposed to backup the stock system in case something goes wrong =p Having root is cool and all but you can't do much till we get a recovery...

Is there any other way to backup the phone???Does ODIN work for LG? or something like that? Also how come theres no developer support yet for this phone...I am guessing because its a prepaid...if a little phone like this was on sprint, which I just dropped, there would be roms out by now....I have been installing roms since my first LG Optimus on sprint....

So if anyone knows anyone that knows something please ask them about this...Also there are other LG phones that are almost identical to this...I am guess some of that custom stuff would work for this phone with little modifications the developer could do in no time...Love the phone but I love installing roms too....Have fun you guys and don't try to brick em yet...at least without a recovery :silly:

glitchsta
[General Questions and Answers] deja_geek:
QuickSettings How-to

In my quest to get a more stock experience on this phone (with no AOSP Roms [yet]), I've figured out a way to bring back the AOSP style Quick Settings Panel. In order to get them, it's going to require root (obviously), Xposed Framework installed (Found here: http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer), Gravity Box (Download though Xposed) and G2 TweaksBox w/ Premium (Found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.ptoti.g2_tweaksbox&hl=en).

Steps:

Installation:

1. Install Xposed and reboot.

2. Install Gravity Box, and G2 TweaksBox. Activate both and reboot.

Setup:

1. Open G2 TweaksBox -> Theme Tweaks -> "Enable Theme mod" -> On. Then Reboot.

2. Open G2 TweaksBox -> Theme Tweaks

2.a "Enable Panel mod" -> On

2.b "Notifications Panel color" -> Turn "Stock background" to off -> Color code "C0000000" -> Preview -> OK

2.c "Hide Quick Settings" -> Select

2.d "Hide Notification title bar" -> Select

3. Open G2 TweaksBox -> Quick Settings Panel -> "Enable Quick Settings mod" -> On

3.a "Use AOSP Quick Settings" -> Select

4. Open GravityBox -> "QuickSettings management" -> "Master switch" -> On -> Reboot

After the reboot, you can go back into GravityBox -> "QuickSettings management" and customize what tiles you want, how they are ordered and other things.

Enjoy your AOSP style Quick Settings with customizations.

SIDENOTE: G2 TweaksBox has a lot more things to offer, such as adding a record button to your call screen (or just start recording the conversation automatically), but not all Tweaks will work with this phone.

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I still haven't been able to figure out how to install GNL from the play store directly, so I have the latest APK for everyone. Download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/40rjqept5vpb3pi/com.google.android.launcher-1.0.16.1154249.apk. I have installed it on my device, and it didn't appear to break anything, but I didn't get into every nook in cranny as I've been using and loving lightning launcher.
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Good find, though I'm a bit skeptical of lightning launcher. Will definitely try this out.
[General Questions and Answers] deja_geek:
Why are you skeptical of lightning launcher? The apk for GNL was pulled by me
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Recovery and Wifi Tether

I haven't found a legitimate recovery that could work without any errors.Has anyone come across one, and if so, can you post a link?

Secondly, I recently came from the HTC Evo 3D and as most rooted users know, it was compatible with the Wifi Tether for Root Users. I debated about swapping phones because of this so called "new" wifi tether plan where Virgin Mobile charges $5 a day or and extra $15 a month for use. I tried it before but I don't think it's worth the extra cash. Anyway, I tried using the same application, but I don't see any support for this device. Does anyone know any tethering apps that support kitkat 4.4.2? I seem to find the apps that support Gingerbread through Jelly bean and it's important since I travel a lot with my laptop.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] deja_geek:
App for Wifi Tethering

Ok, I promise I'm not a paid app shill (as I recommended paying for premium on my last how to) but the only app I have found that works (right now) to get around entire having to pay for tethering. Download WiFi Tether Router (found here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter); it'll set you back $2.50. Once you have it installed, open it and click on "Configure Wifi Router". Once that's open, change "Interface" -> "wlan0", "Method" -> "HostApd", and "Drivers" -> "nl80211". You can Set the SSID and Encyption to your own preferences.

EDIT: I'm continuing to look around and find a free, and better solution. Preferably one that uses the native built in teathering (long shot)
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Free WiFi tether

Thanks. I actually found the apk online and uploaded to Blackmart Alpha. It works really good. I was able to play GTA V online without lag and Netflix streamed flawlessly without any buffers. Virgin Mobile's reception wasn't as good on the Evo V 4g (3D). I'm glad I updated to this device. It was the reason why I rotted this phone. Thanks again !!!
[General Questions and Answers] deja_geek:
You got a link for that?
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
I'll see if I can load it onto my Google drive and share it

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I have the link but I have to post at least 10 post before sharing

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Sorry for the spam guys, but I want to share an app to help you all get free WiFi tether... Kinda have to make 7 more posts before sharing the link...
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Sorry, I miscounted. It's 4 more posts....

You know what, **** it.

Here's a screenshot of the link:
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
You can get the Google now apk online. It's compatible with the Volt, even though the play store may say otherwise.
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Download XGELS from the Play Store and you can remove/hide the persistent search bar from GNL
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Aha! Now THAT is what I'm talkin about :D
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Free Wifi Tether Router Apk Downlaod

http://globalapk.com/android-apps/5173-wifi-tether-router-v60.html

*Download the APK (Link above Play Store) instead of the Google Play Store if you want the app for free.
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
I'm having a problem changing from Dalvik to Art. It worked when I first changed the runtime, but when I noticed Art took up a carp load of space, I went back to Dalvik. Now, every time I try to change it to Art, the device will restart but still be in Dalvik runtime?

Does anyone know how to fix this?
[General Questions and Answers] deja_geek:
Are you running xposed?
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Yes
[General Questions and Answers] deja_geek:
That's why. Xposed hasn't been ported to art and won't be until it becomes stable (android 5). Xposed would boot loop your device if ran in art so the developer made it take control and change it back to dalvik
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
I just uninstalled it and restarted my device. Will try to change to ART now.

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Restarted and tried changing to ART but it's still in Dalvik ?
[General Questions and Answers] deja_geek:
That's odd. Unless you have something else that won't run on ART and is preventing it from switching over.
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
I finally figured it out. I uninstalled the application, but I didn't uninstall the framework.
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Downtown Chicago speeds with Sprint Spark
[General Questions and Answers] donjuro:
In case you guys haven't been following we might have found a way to unbrick on androidforums
[General Questions and Answers] wilalva11:
Think you can link to the post please?
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
http://androidforums.com/volt-all-things-root/853693-official-restore-dl-mode.html
[General Questions and Answers] donjuro:
I'm sorry, the reason I didn't post the link is because I don't have enough posts yet. Hopefully soon I will.
[General Questions and Answers] donjuro:
Anyone care to become a guinea pig?

We may have a bootloader unlock on androidforums.
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
I would, but the only pc I'm using is a chromebook
[General Questions and Answers] fastracer:
Anyone notice since rooted with towelroot that PRL and Profile are now longer working? Is it just me? :(
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
It's totally your phone. Mine updated the PRL and Profile with ease.
[General Questions and Answers] azotre:
This will be my first post on this forum. I have been combing through this forum for awhile and been wanting to post but the website as always registered me as a spambot (I assume because I'm using a public wifi point for my primary internet) I finally figured a way past this and hope you guys can answer a few questions for me

I just bought a LG Optimus F3 a week ago. I saw the reviews for it on wal-mart and was pleased with it's overall specs. I was disappointed when I finally got it and had only 1.2gb storage space but thanks to this forum giving me a more comprehensive understanding of rooting I was able to somewhat alleviate that

I like my LG OP F3... My only two real complaints are the space problem... Even rooting does not fully solve this as some games with large download files (bards tale, sims social) require a larger download than I cannot get initially (and of course, now that I'm installing large quantities of aps, I'm still eating away portions of my internal even with Link2SD Plus)... The other is that the home key seems rather flimsy

I am still under my 15 day mark for returning this phone to wal-mart so that I might get another virgin mobile phone but I have a few questions if you guys who have already purchased the volt would be inclined to answer?

1) I saw that the internal is 8gb; how much of that is user accessable?

2) Did the implement the ability once more to move apps to SD with KK? link2sd work ok ?

3) Is it sturdy?

4) Is the battery life really as good as I keep reading about? Anyone put it through it's trials?

5) Any noticeable issues to date w/ rooting?

Thank you for your time guys!!
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
1.)You get about 3.9 GB available for apps.

2.)Yes, it also accepts internet SD cards, which can be used with Apps2Sd if you want majority of your apps to not take up too much space.

*Fair warning* If you use your device in ART, you will have less storage space.

3.) It's plastic. Sounds sturdy to me. Plus the screen is made out of Gorilla Glass 2. My suggestion it to not drop it on its face or just get a screen protector. I have a yep case that makes the phone a bit more comfortable in your hand, so that'll protect it nicely.

4.) The battery life is fantastic. On a day with heavy usage (texting, reading/sending emails, watching YouTube videos, listening to music, playing video games and making phone calls, I get at least 12 hours out of it. On a work day, I usually get around 18 hours, but it varies on how long you keep the screen on and its brightness setting (Sadly it does not have auto brightness feature:mad:) Also you save more battery when using WiFi than using 4G LTE. (I haven't recorded any trials, but I can during the course of next week)

5.) So far rooting has been superb. My only issue is getting a recovery because I'd like to run a custom ROM (notably Android L preview) even though this device is good enough. My only gripe is that xposed framework doesn't work with ART, so I have to stick with dalvik. Other than that, I haven't experienced any problems with root.

Overall, it's a great phone. For the price you paid for your F3, I don't think that phone was worth the price. If you enjoy watching YouTube videos in HD a lot, the lg volt may not be in your favor since it has a qHD display. If you can bare that, I say go for an exchange or trade.
[General Questions and Answers] azotre:
Let's hope that best buy actually has one in when I go out there today ^^!! I saw it for 150 on the website.

One more quick question;

What's the call quality like on this model? I've noticed with a lot of lower end smart phones that the call quality can be lacking. Hard to understand the caller or be understood by them
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
I bought mine for $150 on Bestbuy's website. The call quality is really good. This is the first Virgin Mobile phone I had where I didn't experience dropped calls or crappy sound quality. It's clear on both ends. If anything, I think this phone is worth more than $179.99, but lucky us right?
[General Questions and Answers] M4gery:
hey guys. I have never rooted a phone before so bear with me. If I download towelroot will I be able to get rid of this virgin mobile bloatware or do i need to download superuser as well? Does downloading towelroot make any changes to my phone or is it only what i do with it? I just want to free up some ram and get better battery life (not that this phone doesnt already have a decent battery life, can always be better though). Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Yes you can uninstall the bloatware apps. You need to install busybox (run the installer) and superuser after the towelroot method. After that, you can uninstall busybox. Towelroot will give you access to your phone's control center, and superuser gives you authority to give apps permission to do so. Other than user permissions, it's a regular phone.
[General Questions and Answers] M4gery:
So busybox comes with towelroot? I download superuser on a computer right? Where do i put it on my phone? Thanks for your help.
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Root

No, busybox must be installed separately. You can find it in the Play Store if you search for busybox installer. Superuser SuperSU is also found in the Play Store as well. This method of rooting does not require a computer whatsoever. Just download the apks and they will install. In fact, to give you a better explanation, here's a video to demonstrate how to root the device:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoQIRSCUfIo

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoQIRSCUfIo[/YOUTUBE]
[General Questions and Answers] M4gery:
Thanks for the info. Having never rooted a device im a bit nervous to root it, but will look into the info you provided.
[General Questions and Answers] azotre:
I just got my volt and I am impressed by the improvements from LS720 to LS740... I got it rooted too... Used towel and I too had to root twice... Which was weird... No problem with SU killing LTE on virgin mobile network
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Good job, now we have to wait for an unlocked boot loader/ recovery
[General Questions and Answers] lil-g-gamegenuis:
can anyone figure out how to add a dynex tv to this phone?
[General Questions and Answers] candidestwin:
has anyone had issues with the consistency of the led notification? has anyone tried lightflow or light manager? i was unsuccessful in getting either to play nicely with my rooted volt.
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Lightflow worked for me but I found it useless.
[General Questions and Answers] azotre:
S**t son.. I just figured it out... That second "speaker" isn't a design flaw... it's the mic XD

Anyone else experiancing wifi shutting back on after you've turned it off? I get crap wifi at my motel and when I try to MMO I turn it off but it keeps kicking back on and connecting and making me lose my game connection. I got this same issue on my LS20
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Try turning off the connections optimizer while you are playing
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Yeah you'll have to disable it in the mobile network setting. Make sure the automatic login is disabled as well.

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I noticed in XGELS this setting that allows you to get an Android L-esque feel on the GNL. I tried a different method before but it kept fore closing Gmail (I use my email a lot since it's required at my job) so I had to change the build.prop file back to its original setting. The XGELS modification seems to fix this. It also has that neat "L" animation when opening apps from the launcher. I know it's not a huge deal, but it's a step towards getting an Android L style on our devices. I just wanted to share this little tweak.
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Can someone tell me what the stock DPI is for the Volt?
[General Questions and Answers] azotre:
234
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
I saw that too. I wasn't sure if DPI and PPI were 1 to 1.
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
If you're wondering how the battery is doing so far, I say it's pretty damn good.
[General Questions and Answers] azotre:
Yea; the conversion is the same.

And yea... The battery life on this is beast... I pull 10+ hours of non stop use (and that's with 100+ apps installed and I'm sure a lot of background traffic happening)

It will be nice when bootloader is functional though... ;x 100+ apps... .... heh ... ...
[General Questions and Answers] donjuro:
I have to manually update my prl and profile every time I restart my phone if that's what you mean.
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Haven't had an issue with it
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Me neither. My PRL says current in the dashboard under the virgin mobile app
[General Questions and Answers] marcukial:
Android forums vollt all things root .in the thread possible bootloader unlock.Bad Mofo posted a link to his nandroid backup.the boot.img is there.
[General Questions and Answers] kuro_kenjin:
I have a rooted lg volt and i wanted to completely uninstall the stock dialer and contacts apps and replace them with the contakts app. I've seen other places that replacing the stock dialer and contacts apps may have adverse affects, can they be replaced safely?
[General Questions and Answers] danhalen1:
i have backup .img's on dropbox but cannot post link, so i will pm you the folder.
[General Questions and Answers] marcukial:
Awesome,thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] azotre:
What is the most battery life (non stop use) you guys have gotten so far?
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
Around 40 for me, some times less. Depends on how often I grab the phone instead of my tablet. Right now I'm at 25h32mins and the battery is at 36%
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Speaking of last night...
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
I use my nexus 7 2013 a lot so I use my phone for texting (sometimes when I'm not using mighty text on N7) and making phone calls.
[General Questions and Answers] NeoGraven:
I do a lot of emails, texts, calls, and music on my phone, so my usage varies a lot. I've never been ran down at the end of the day though, and one night I casted for a good two hours from my phone from YouTube and netflix
[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
I think it's because kitkat 4.4.2 is the most stable version that can better optimize the usage of your battery. Plus, since it's a 3,000 mAh battery, it really makes the battery life and usage a win-win. I played Real Racing on it the other day for about 30 minutes and I only dropped %5.
[General Questions and Answers] azotre:
It's honestly a combination of many factors. The operating system DOES thread better and thus it doesn't take as much to run apps but not only that. People might complain about the poor GFX on this but that "bad PPI" means less drain on the battery. I can deal with midrange image capacity if it means I get 5-6 more hours out of it

Of course; that battery being the beast it is is also a factor. When I owned my Galaxy s3, I remember I was going to buy an external battery with those specs because my s3 has a battery life of almost 2 minutes -.-... Amazing and beautiful phone... But I have to stay plugged in to my internet wherever I go so I'm always on my phone and that means I want a good battery. I would say this phone has the best stock battery on the market of any phone I've seen so far.
[General Questions and Answers] notreal456789:
Boot.img

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[General Questions and Answers] monsieur_beau19:
Those apps are sweet on rooted phones with a custom ROM, although this phone doesn't need one. My problem is that I'm having trouble unlocking the bootloader.