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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] wamsille:
You can't have your cake and eat it, too.

If you want an Android device that is open and fully customizable, you will want to get something along the lines of a Nexus or a developer edition handset if a variant is available for the phone you are currently using. Bootloaders aren't locked to inconvenience you - it's there for the greater good and to ensure malicious software doesn't overrun your phone when you unwittingly install programs that secretly do bad things in the background. Savvy users will avoid such issues, but you can't lump everyone into this category. Also, accidents happen.

Would the Galaxy S5 benefit from being debloated? Yes. There are 18 pre-installed applications by AT&T or other non-Google vendors that most consumers will not want let alone need. They take up space, along with resources if they are set to run at boot. You can't remove them, just disable them. I would imagine that this is sufficient for the casual user, but it's a hassle regardless. Then you have Flipboard, which by default cannot be disabled and only hidden. OK, thanks Samsung.

There are nag screens - make sure your USB port is covered, make sure your battery cover is on tight. Are they necessary? Perhaps, but if there was an ability to fully disable them after being warned 2-3 times after just activating or factory resetting the phone that would be ideal. But does this hinder the performance of the device? To an appreciable amount? I don't believe so, but it can be annoying. But I live with it.

If we could get an unskinned Android experience, with a light or dark material theme selector, and a Samsung camera app, that would be wonderful. You would have less resources in use, a smoother experience, all while retaining the Samsung specific touches that make this a worthwhile device to own. (camera, removable battery, expandable storage) However, we need an unlocked bootloader for that. I highly doubt that Samsung is going to allow for this knowing they could have 15-25% of users requesting this not having any clue what this will do to their device and the potential consequences.

I don't think AT&T or Samsung - at least alone - killed the phone. Dumb users did. Hackers with bad intentions. People who have cheated the system in the past by sending in devices that have been bricked after a bad root job and thus voiding their warranty. I'd rather have a locked down, stable device that is free from errors than an open device that I have to coddle and constantly tweak to keep running.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nick2012:
What are you even saying here? That you normally don't verify your sources, but now you will because words of endearment were used to address you?

Well, I know the Z3 line from Sony. I believe HTC and LG have changed their policy. Then of course all of the Chinese brands. There may be more, or slightly less, don't quote me on that - oh wait, you already did.

Ok, so you basically just repeated and agreed with everything I just wrote. Yes, Nexus is not carrier subsidized. Yes, its bootloader can be unlocked. Yes, AT&T can lock bootloaders at their discretion. All points that I made. However, what I took issue with in the original post, was your nonsense about bootloaders being locked because people were stupid, bricked their phones, or got hacked. Here's your original message:

Bootloaders aren't locked to inconvenience you - it's there for the greater good and to ensure malicious software doesn't overrun your phone when you unwittingly install programs that secretly do bad things in the background. [...] I don't think AT&T or Samsung - at least alone - killed the phone. Dumb users did. Hackers with bad intentions.

Which again is nonsense - AT&T didn't lock the bootloader to protect its customers - it locked it because it's good business.

The reference to OnStar was to illustrate a product that is build into another product, increasing the chance that the user will utilize it out of convenience rather than necessity. The goal of the example was not to debate whether or not OnStar has unique and outstanding features over its competitors. However, I do not believe that OnStar would have its current success or revenue generating business if it came only as an option to include at the point of purchase, rather than having been preinstalled at assembly. In such a scenario it is highly questionable that select OnStar features would be enough to drive consumer interest.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Ragnar:
Thread has been purged of nonsense. Please respect each other on XDA. There is no need for name calling or any condescending comments towards anyone..

Thank you

Ragnar
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] s8freak:
Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Skv012a:
What do most of you update-freaks need from those updates? Majority don't add much functionality nor much performance. I've used my S2 until it died on like ShoStock v3 and stopped bothering with most other roms that offered WAY too much I simply never ever used. Root is the only important part to be able to remove bloat or use certain apps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cybershawngates:
well, there's this in the news today:

http://arstechnica.com/security/201...ng-galaxy-phones-into-remote-bugging-devices/

Basically there's a vulnerability and samsung delivered the patch in Nov 2014, but the carriers have yet to push it. This system android has of waiting for the carriers to push updates has to change. Google itself and the manufacturers need to push out patches to their devices without having to be at the mercy of carriers. Who knows how many months it will take to get 600 million vulnerable S4-5-6's patched.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Skv012a:
That indeed sucks. I use A different keyboard/app for typing, sooooo?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] KennyG123:
That will never happen. The carriers have full control and final say in whether or not and when the device is updated. It needs to be tested and work with their stock devices and in the end it is the carrier that has to support the phone and any updates. Google is not going to test a vanilla update on every variance of every device. If you want immediate updates unhampered by carrier you need to purchase a Nexus or Google Play edition of devices.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] adam_ky:
This is what will always hold android back on competing with apple.

Perhaps android needs to me more standardized across the markets... one update to rule them all...

I really don't like the idea of carriers using independent versions of an os anyways... every android should be a developer or play edition... it would be better for android in general
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dicksteele:
Pretty good point....

Since the article states..... We can confirm that the SwiftKey Keyboard app available via Google Play or the Apple App Store is not affected by this vulnerability. We take reports of this manner very seriously and are currently investigating further."
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] KennyG123:
Funny, I thought that was what held Apple back vs. Android...choices. Those phones you suggest are out there and available to all US. Carriers. So you make a conscious choice to buy a Touchwiz, Sense, LG Home, or whatever phone as opposed to the ones like a Nexus. So you have a choice of iPhone 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6+...there is Nexus 5, 6, GPE editions and Developer editions. I think it would kill Android sales if every single phone ran the exact same software...what would be your choices then? processor, RAM and screen? I'll pass. I picked Android over Apple because I wanted choices.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cybershawngates:
Not much choice when ur carriers lock bootloader and root. Sorry not a touchwiz fan. What software then is unique to s5? If taking away the fun of Android
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] elliwigy:
you do have a choice to go with a carrier that has the ability to unlock or purchase a dev ed if available
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cybershawngates:
That is what i should have done is get a dev edition

But for the masses 90% public thats choosing between ios and android they need consistency. If windows 7 looked different on a dell vs hp windows would never had worked. Both oems can customize but they dont change the start menu location for example. But yet windows is flexible enough to allow us to install 3rd party apps. And both pcs will be fully patched by microsoft not dell or hp or the isp. Imagine if windows 7 was fully locked down?

So for us we need dev editions or like sony and htc who offers bl unlcok for those who want it. For the masses we need a consistent fully patched and unfragmented android.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] psychephylax:
If you read the whole article you will see that even if a different keyboard is used the device is still vulnerable. There is currently no way to prevent the exploit except by not using open WiFi networks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] elliwigy:
im sure if you remove every related apk from a custom rom and only leave a 3rd party keyboard then it fixes it..

it clearly means nothing imo.. just some other exploit the general public takes outta hand and context and freaks ou over
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Nucleartx:
Updated Samsung security policy will stop the exploit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] psychephylax:
Do you know if you can take the security policies while rooted and not have it mess with root?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] adam_ky:
if you look at it from a software or developer perspective... hardware even... If android was more streamlined (meaning carriers could not customize the OS), it would do wonders for the success of android.

Anyone who made something that worked with android be it software on the device or hardware your device is connecting to, would have one OS to ensure it works on. The problem now is that there is as many different custom variants out there that there is ppl using them. I hate apple! but this is in my opinion part of their success. They don't let the carriers tamper with their software.. all updates and things software related come straight from the source.

This would also fix the issue of updates not coming out at the same time...

S5 for example.. Samsung has to handle updates for each network phone individually because they are all different... hence huge delays in updates being pushed.

Lastly, barebones android always will perform better than specialized carrier builds.

I want to point out I don't want android to be like apple. But sadly, if lolipop is any indicator, it is heading in that direction already.

all im saying is.... i despise how carriers change up android for their devices.

removing features that at the core of the device are there. s5 for example: download booster (wifi+data) att stripped this feature. Native teathering, att stripped this feature... ect ect
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] KennyG123:
You are forgetting about all the hardware differences. This is why Apple does what it does...it controls the phone, the hardware and the OS. So you cannot have one Android OS for all phones. But you certainly can if you buy the phone made and designed exclusively for that purpose..again...Android=1000's of choices vs Apple 1 choice or a few per model if you count the plus vs the standard.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] fencell:
Locked Boot loader...

Both have their ups and downs. Locked boot loader should be an option of the phone's OWNER not the Carrier nor the Manufacturer. If the device comes with Locked boot-loader, they should also provide like some HTC phones a site to unlock the boot-loader if you desire, but must agree with the policies and possible "damages" once is Boot-Free. Many customizations can be done even with Locked-boot...

About Apple Phones, an Apple phone is just a Generic Like Phone with restricted customization or personalization options made for some New Generation of users who prefer the "pre-cooked or frozen stuff" and/or "WOW is so expensive so THEN it should be the best". Just like the Mac's Nothing out of the ordinary.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Skv012a:
And even moreso given the OS itself. Stock android has perhaps TOO many little bells & whistles, while still lacking some key basics only older Nokias and other phones used to have (like auto-activating mobile data when NEEDED, say when sending or receiving MMS, but keeping it otherwise off without user input), physical QWERTY for some sort of proper business phone, etc.

Agreed. This is higher end technology and there IS a learning curve to it. You don't take an idiot and give him a military station with a nuclear button and expect him not to play press it. While that's exactly how Apple capitalized, I strongly disagree with this movement.

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My need was back in Gingerbread days where I needed several languages and a more customizable keyboard, so I went with Go Keyboard and stuck with that out of habit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cybershawngates:
There are hundreds of different windows pcs of all shapes sizes manufacturers and even do it yourself makes. They all run the same windows 7 or 8 or 10 just fine and all are customizable....?

Yet i can sit in front of any of these wildly different pcs and they run the same windows all patched w windows update

Shame android cant get their act together. They shoulda been able to squash ios as the pc did to the 80s macs
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] KennyG123:
Actually they are all running Windows with different drivers. That is why some PCs crash often and others run perfectly. Driver problems are the biggest cause of instabilities. You would end up with the same problems forcing the same updates on 1000's of very different phones.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] pvc_:
Whatever happened to the Download Booster that AT&T promised to enable with a software update? Something that should have been enabled in the first place...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] shortydoggg:
I doubt if that will ever happen.

AT&T originally said that the download booster was not compatible with their software. Well, I've gotten mine to work in the past (and not with that nova launcher, but the one with the actual meter showing the wifi and lte speeds when downloading), and I have to say that there some truth to that, although they probably don't want you using it anyway. It made things on the phone like the hotspot, gps, camera and private mode just too unstable just to have a download booster that is not going to very often be used.
[General Questions and Answers] JoseToAP:
I new in this, I have many questions.

# Xposed for Lollipop 5.0.1 ¿how?

# App recomended for clean cache, etc. (Root or no Root)

# I need mods and themes for i9505 (5.0.1)

# App recomended for save battery (Root or no Root)

Please answer this questions, does not cost much :)
[General Questions and Answers] LS.xD:
XPOSED for Lollipop seems not to work on Samsung stock roms at the moment. If you want to use it, you probably need a kernel with SE Linux status "permissive".

[MENTION=4645918]Bad.Fish[/MENTION] posted about a easy to use tool to change SE Linux mode which can be found HERE
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] posix_:
Excuse my language, use google translator

Hi, I'm new to this site, I have a new LG G3 (D855) and let me know whether to make root and if it is reversible, if then you can completely remove it to leave the original

I want to optimize the phone to the fullest and see some things that need to be root.

In particular I want to improve the camera as I believe it has few FPS and is difficult to draw without blur a photo .... I saw that there is a apk significantly improves camera ..

Whether to make root and I can reverse it, agradecere tell me which method to choose, so do look like

Thank You
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItsJacobee:
Rooting your phone IS reversible. Be careful when doing though because if you mess up you could brick your phone (break).

What language do you speak? If you speak Spanish, I can explain it to you that way because I speak Spanish somewhat fluently.

Good luck to you! Feel free to message me if you need more help!
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] posix_:
LG G3 (Ayuda)

Hablo español. gracias por su respuesta

y le comento que tengo este lg g3 que la verdad me dejo bastante conforme, pero quiero optimizarlo un poco, empezando por la camara me parece que el problema es que tiene pocos fps... si la muevo un poco la imagen es muy borrosa y quiero solucionar eso...

por eso mi pregunta sobre el root, porque vi 1 apk que mejoraba la camara a 60fps que seria algo bueno ya.. si sabe como mejorar la camara y me puede ayudar se lo agradezco.

Despues quiero ver como optimizarlo en general, hay ciertas cosas que en momentos se pone lento por ej.. desde whatsapp si quiero enviar 1 video la galeria se muestra de una manera demasiado lenta y nose porque tan lento. no lo hace con fotos solo videos

Cuando usted pueda si tiene forma de ayudarme desde ya se lo agradezco.

Saludos
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItsJacobee:
Primero, Yo muy recomendarÍa a raÍz [root] tú teléfono. Hará tú teléfono mejorísimo! Habrá más personalización.

Puedes mucho tutoriales para raÍz a la internet. Si necesitas ayuda, Puedo intendo mejor.

Después raÍz puedes descarga G3 Tweaks Box por más personalización. Yo muy recomendarÍa él: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.ptoti.g3_tweaksbox

También ahi esta un aplicación fixar la cámara: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2778570 , que necesita raÍz.

Espero puedes entender ese, y espero ese ayunda.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] posix_:
Estuve mirando para rootear mi telefono pero nose que guia usar.

Le dejo la info de mi telefono, si sabe cual corresponde para rootearlo le pido el link

Numero Modelo: LG-D855AR

Version de software: D855AR10C-722310

y una pregunta mas sobre el root, lo puedo revertir y dejarlo original? por si tengo que mandarlo a la garantia...

El equipo en general me parece muy bueno, pero la camara es muy lenta, es por eso que busco como mejorar ese punto.

Gracias, espero su ayuda
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItsJacobee:
Dime la numero de compilacion de tu telefono. Puedes envieme una captura de pantalla de tu acerca de telefono seccion.

Y sÍ rootear es reversible!!! Voy a explicar despues tengo tu numero de compilacion.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] posix_:
Informacion de Software:

Version de Android 4.4.2

Version de Kernel 3.4.0

Numero de Compilacion es KVT49L

Version de software: D855AR10C-722-310

Informacion de Hardware:

Numero Modelo: LG-D855AR

es con "PurpleDrake" el root? porque en la lista de dispositivos compatibles este aparece con un "? ? ? ? " aunque en teoria sino es compatible no se ejecutaria la aplicacion segun la info en el post
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cradlebmw:
Please in english! so others can do something with that information also!
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItsJacobee:
Yo no soy familiar con PurpleDrake porque yo no puedo doy USB Debugging trabajar... Dime el completo numero de complacion. Debe decir algo como "KVT49L.A1407411578". Yo necesito este porque creo hay un manera mas facil rootear tu telefono! Despues iria en mas profundidad.

Triste este es toma mucha tiempo.

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Edited posts and added a translation.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] posix_:
Hey, look back and say that data compilation only happens to you, if there is another way to look and tell me I look, but only says what he gives you.

Hola, mire nuevamente y en compilacion solo dice ese dato que le pase, si hay otra forma de verlo digame y lo miro, pero solo dice lo que le envie.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItsJacobee:
Por favor, Puedes tu envieme un captura de pantalla de tu informacion asi puedo mejor comprendo?

Can you please send me a screenshot of the information so I can better understand?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] posix_:
Quite solo "version de banda base" porque siempre dicen que no pasen ese dato, y la version de android es 4.4.2

Remove only "version baseband" because they always say they do not pass that data, and android version is 4.4.2

Subido en subir imagenes
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItsJacobee:
De donde esta? Quiero saber asi puedo encontrar informacion muy facil.

el D855AR es apoyado por Stump Root. Checkar: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hs0qlcGP80gl9wC0r9bs0AWMD-1D9iGgC9ulCG9roMs/edit?pli=1#gid=0 para confirmar si este es tu modelo. Si puedes confirmar hazmelo saber inmediatamente asi podemos vamos en mas profundidad.

Where are you from? I want to know so I can find information easier.

The D855AR is supported by Stump Root. Check out [LINK] to confirm. If you can confirm let me know immediately so we can go into more depth.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] posix_:
ya habia visto ese link, y el mio seria el D855AR 10C pero no habla nada sobre la compilacion, si el root es con "stump" agradecere una guia, y pregunto nuevamente con "stump" es reversible el root?

I had already seen the link, and the D855AR 10C mio serious but says nothing about the compilation, if the root is to "stump" agradecere a guide, and ask again to "stump" is reversible root?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItsJacobee:
"stump" es que usé! descarge a tu telefono y solo golpear el "root" boton!

Despues, descarge "Root Checker" checkar si tu telephono es rootear. Entonces descarge "SuperSu" hacer root trabaja

hazmelo saber despues asi puedo explicar mas a rootear y que puedes hacer

Tenga precaucion : http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906

Stump is what I used! Just download it to your phone and hit the root button!

After, download root check to see if your phone is rooted. Then download SuperSU for root to work.

Let me know after so I can explain more on root and what you can do.

Use caution: [LINK]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rawr0w0:
Well, coming over from the Captivate Glide forums, I'd like to say that I'm enjoying most of the changes done over the years but there's a few negatives I've noticed.

I bought my Note II on swappa and it was on 4.1.1. I tried updating over Kies, and recovery gave me a red warning saying "unsupported version." After crying and fighting Kies and Odin, I finally got 4.4.2 stock from http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-2-att/development/rom-att-i317-ucucnj1-mj4-stock-odex-t2973448 and with that being stable for me, I started working on getting all my apps.

My Recommended Apps:

Flashlight: To Activate the Torch widget

AcDisplay: Minimalistic Lockscreen

Amazon Kindle: ebooks

ArtFlow: drawing

Pandora: music

Textra: alternate text/sms

Themer: amazing themes

So, I thought I'd start my introduction to the Note II community and hopefully finding out what's good and bad on the Note II and what apps, themes, and ROMs for daily drivers ya'll recommend to use.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TheHornblower:
Welcome to the Forums :D I'm more of a lurker here on XDA but I've had a note II for over 3 years and use this site frequently!

Thanks for the app list! Been looking for an app like Artflow for a while now!

My Recommended Apps:

1) Nova Launcher (polished customizable launcher)

2)VSCO Cam (Photo editing, with tons of presets)

3)Keep (Create notes, lists, to-do lists)

4)Power Toggles (since stock doesn't have data on/off from drop down menu)

6)DoubleTwist (Music player with podcasts)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] eisselbp:
im new to note 2 and i dont know how to install custom rom and where to get it. can someone help me?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] KennyG123:
By asking in the appropriate Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section.
[XDA Assist] s2g007:
Can anyone tell me about the chipset and gpu used in this device?

link : http://wp.me/p5GqUK-al
[XDA Assist] Heisenberg:
Hi :)

Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Please note that XDA Assist isn't a general helpdesk/q&a area, our purpose is to point people who don't know where to post in the right direction. I can't find any specific information about this device, I'd suggest you keep looking via Google and the full specs should probably be released soon.

Good luck!