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[LG G5 Questions & Answers] numpea:
against something that won't be available anymore in the near future maybe, we just have to move on,

you can always root and mod "LGhome.apk" and activate the app drawer in the hidden features you're on XDA shouldn't be a probleme
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
We have no idea if its going to be available in N. We know for a fact that it's available in M right now. It's not the time to move on, because Google hasn't done anything right now to take the defining feature of Android away...yet. I understand that there are work arounds, but this is a pretty huge omission by LG. At least give a toggle switch like Samsung did. If Google gets rid of it in the future, then thats when its time to move on. OEM's are trying to make these phones like iPhones, that's the bottom line. While I root my phones, one should not have to root and mod their device to get the defining feature of Android back. It's a bad move by LG, and hopefully they will realize it.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] adnan12344:
g3 is quite well done by lg. the nicest feature i would claim is the immersive mode that can be toggled when shooting stills . finally , much like the galaxy s5 and one m8 . the g3 features a mode called magic focus. with this mode enabled , the g3 takes a small series of photos during a single press of the shutter button.

however , keep in mind it isn't quite as comprehensive as google now is, in time it may be, but for now , it only handles weather, calendar events, and a few remainder settings, we would like to see lg bring more functionality to smart notice in the future.

i like g3. this is a feature phone.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] shockreaction:
I'm surprised a lot of people are finding the design ugly. I think it looks rather neat, although nothing to be excited about. Sure, there are better looking phones, but I wouldn't mind the G5 at all. Ultimately though, would prefer a phone that comes with stock Android.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] cultofluna:
There is still app drawer.....

Lg g5 have two launchers, one with app drawer and one without.....

D855

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https://youtu.be/LWM7TieWpY8

EDIT: 1:56 sec....

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[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
While that's technically true, Easy Home is designed for the disabled. It's not a full featured launcher and not a solution.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] tiskewlio:
I agree with you that the g5 among most flagships offer multiple options for launchers. But the simpler one is mostly aimed towared older generation and those with disabilities. Not to mean that is is of a lesser value but it's just markete toward a different audience. It is interesting to see how this pans out and what the majority gravitates toward, especially since google N seems to eliminate the app drawer.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] DirgeExtinction:
Just install a different launcher. BOOM: App drawer. It might even be possible to port the current LG launcher to it.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
Installing a different launcher isn't a solution if you find the LG widgets useful. ( I happen to use some like quick memo all the time). They won't work with a 3rd party launcher. Bottom line is LG flubbed up, and hopefully they will realize not everyone wants an iPhone.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] anth0nymDROID:
Bravo LG an innovative approach is my opinion
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Sammae7:
Far from innovative. Chinese manufacturers have been doing this for years. IPhone has, too.

I don't like it. I don't like a cluttered home screen or the need to add multiple home screens for apps I do not want displayed on the main one.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] lywyn:
If rumours are true then say goodbye to android then. Or just install a 3rd party launcher. Personally I evaluate phone on hardware and features, not whether they have an App Drawer.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] lywyn:
Wow, being short sighted is being disabled? My use such a feature on her smart phone and I never realised she was disabled!

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I have a Z2 and barely use the app drawer except to copy icons onto the home screens. In fact Sony launcher now adds icons to home screen automatically to be helpful and allow you immediate access to your apps. No app drawer to me is fine. But then again I could install a launcher. Now the dual lens setup I like, wide angles ticks the box. Now you cannot install an app for that so I guess the dual lens is not a deciding factor for you, or the ability to swap in extra features using the LG Friends option, no app for that. Swappable battery? No app for that. But no app drawer, that is a simple fix. But we get it, it doesn't have an app drawer so go look at phones that do and talk about them in the appropriate forums. You've said it, you're not getting the phone so move on.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
Myopia is a disability, yes. Some disabilities don't actually impair your quality of life and it does not restrict you from being able to reproduce, find a job to support yourself, or be happy.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] lywyn:
Having no app drawer doesn't actually impair your quality of life and it does not restrict you from being able to reproduce, find a job to support yourself, or be happy. Yet you still here in a forums for a phone you stated you will not get, banging on about not having an app drawer. Please do not let us hold you back from finding the phone you want with the app drawer you need.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
Having no app drawer, you know, a DEFINING feature of Android makes it too much like an iPhone. If I wanted that experience, I would just buy an iPhone as they are vastly superior in the hardware. I can post wherever I choose. I've had every LG G series phone and the V10 after those. I apologize for being disappointed that LG wants to iClone. Its a glaring omission, and people saying that EasyHome is the answer are simply wrong. Third party launchers break widget functionality that I have been using on LG phones for the past 4 years, so yeah, I'm disappointed, and if you don't like my posts, just use the ignore feature.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Sammae7:
My fiancé and her family are IPhone users, I'm the lone Android guy. Her dad and I poke back and forth about both systems and lately I've been telling him Android (mostly Android device manufacturers) are taking away more and more of our customization choices, whether it be the app drawer or by locking the bootloader. Cramming all their bloatware and sometimes unruly UI doesn't help, either.

He also loves to throw in my face that when Apple releases an update, it's readily available to all users where Android updates come to most devices months after release, often a few months before a whole new version is set to come out, making anybody who does not have a Nexus device feel constantly outdated.

If the trend continues, I may eventually be pushed into (gasp) going IPhone.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] mateus.sc:
So , what is this Apps button ?

I just think is the "missing" App Drawer.

Stop complaining and do some research kkkk
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] joshuadjohnson22:
Lol you are still at it? Ok we get it, you want the app drawer and you are protesting LG for not adding it(and that's fair). Maybe they will add it back in an update, maybe not. Honestly in the past I have found the LG launcher to suck and always use another one. I hope Samsung will provide everything you want or maybe just maybe LG will add it back. I'm sure it wouldn't take long for a port of the old app launcher if that is what you want but no one here will be able to force LG to change their minds ;). Most of us don't think it is a huge deal. To be honest the icons bother me more than the lack of app drawer, I hope they allow themes....
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Sammae7:
We have done research.

There is an app drawer but only when set to Easy Home, which simplifies the UI and makes everything going huge, usually used for those with troubled eyesight.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] ORIZIN:
wow...

it's nice.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] yurushi:
Hi Guys,

I have great news. I just spoke to one of the engineers from Korea and he said they are giving the users the ability to have access to the app drawer again. This is not from enabling Easy Home but to download UX 4.0 from the LG Smartworld app. I asked him if it's the G4's launcher and he said it's similar but with the G5's look and feel.

The UX will be ready upon launch.

ENJOY :)
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Killua96:
On the final firmware you can choose between three type of lghome:

1) LGHome Without Drawe

2) Easy Home

3) LGHome + App Drawer (it seems UX4.0 like yurushi said)

http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-r...5-running-the-all-new-UX-5.0-software_id79665

2:19 of the video
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] joshuadjohnson22:
Haha good find, now no one can complain about the G5 missing the app tray. Two clicks and it is back [MENTION=2182808]Semantics[/MENTION]
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
That's great news. I wish they didn't wait until March 27th to show this, because it was the only reason I wouldn't buy the phone. I bought the S7 Edge, so oh well. I'm glad LG did the right thing, and I'm pissed they pushed me to toward Samsung for the first time ever, but I'm stuck with it now.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] barondebxl:
Are you unhappy with the S7 edge?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
I'm not unhappy at all. I wanted the G5. I've had only LG phones since 2011 but I like it just fine.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] zekurosu:
however, samsung is famous for their "fastest" software support/update ... my note 5 9208 still stuck with 5.1.1 haha
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Semantics:
Doesn't affect me. I upgrade every new Android release, so whatever.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] zekurosu:
good for you then mate..
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] mkeller96:
You can download a 3rd party launcher anyway lol and like they said it's included in the options menu. What you should be *****ing about is will this phone have a locked boot loader like the Qualcomm variants of the S7. Not having root is a real issue and one that compelled me to return my S7 Edge. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this phone will have a boot loader capable of being unlocked for the US variants.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] jreed3786:
AMEN! Nova is BY FAR, the best!
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Kalashnikitty:
delete me
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] numpea:
so the old look app drawer+ home is still there :)
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Chocolina:
The funny joke is the people making a big deal of the default launcher, which has got to be the most asinine complaint for the G5, or any Android device ever. Most of you were going to add your own customizations anyway; so why complain about something that can be changed in 20 seconds, even without root. Regardless of what LG was going to do with their launcher, I was going to install and use Nova anyway.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] joshuadjohnson22:
Exactly, that is what confused me about all these comments... Clearly something that can be easily changed. The only real complaint to me is the white notification area and the icons. But software changes so who cares. I look forward to seeing this device in person over the weekend so I can make better judgment on it. I'm excited
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Chocolina:
LG G4 had a theme store, its reasonable to expect G5 to have one as well, which would change the aesthetic of the notification area.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] joshuadjohnson22:
yeah, not sure what they were thinking... it looked better before.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] amishbobinc:
Mine only has the easy home option. No third option. Oh well nova launcher fixes all.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] outadaprk:
New info,

Download the LG Home 4.0 theme from the LG Smartworld app on G5 and it restores app drawer.

Where the F was LG on this. They need to get their sh*t out there so people know what's going on with their UI/UX.

They are murdering themselves with incompetency marketing wise.

P.S. V-Lo is badass
[Redmi Note 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spoof123:
I have problem when calling other party ? Because there is no option to choose single/double mic noise compression. There is a a way to activate this setting but must download this file from 4pda : http://4pda.ru/forum/dl/post/7626176/multirom_HERMES_V7.1.4.0.LHMCNCK_UPD_PATCH.zip. The thread itself : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=684153&view=findpost&p=47309985. Could someone please mirror the link in 4 pda ? Thanks a lot
[Redmi Note 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalychUA:
spoof123,

Here, take only with

Yandex.Disk

- multirom_HERMES_V7.1.4.0.LHMCNCK_UPD_PATCH.zip
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pundit80:
Hi guys I need some help. I have a letv x800 which i really like. But unfortunately it's giving me a lot of problems. Battery drains very quickly and I am getting annoying pop up adds. I have tried everything but no help. I have tried to update it to most recent eui after reading how to do it manually online but again no help. Every time I tried to DOB t it says cannot find the zip file. The update. Zip is saved in internal storage-root-sd card.It's a EU version and not rooted. Any help will be much appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpruett79:
I have spent 2 days looking for info on this phone and can't find a thing. It is possible I have been looking in the wrong place but here is what I have. I purchased what was supposed to be a brand new g900a. While the phone is in new condition it has no att apps, no att logo on the back and no att boot logo. The phone also has many features missing from the att version like the ability to turn of lte, native call recording and additional controls in the quick access bar.

The bootloader shows official firmware and Knox has not been tripped but the baseband version shows the exact version of the fully bloated att version.

Is it possible I have come up with a g900a that came directly from the factory and never made it to att? If so is it possible the bootloader never got locked?

I have done a factory reset. I haven't dared try updating. I refuse to turn on wifi until I know more to avoid any possible att updates.

Anyone have any ideas on what I have? I have thought about trying to install some of the klte roms but I want a recovery image and more information before I try.

Just to add a bit more information the build number is "dongchao.a725"

I have found other references to dongchao stating they are fakes but I do not think that is the case here but it may not be a us release.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] stew1411:
This is what I did. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=64251984

Edit: oops wrong thread
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
Whatever model it says in Odin mode is the actual model.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpruett79:
Odin does show this

Product Name: SM-G900A

Current Binary: Samsung Official

System Status: Official

Reactivation lock(kk): Off

Knox Warranty Void: 0X0

Qualcomm SecureBoot: Enable (CSB)

RP SWREV: S1, T2, R1, A4, P1

Secure Download: Enable

Based on my limited knowledge it was what i expected to see.

I have since determined that it must be a refub. I didnt catch this till about an hour ago but the S/N: on the back does not match the S/N: under phone info. I dont know how since the IMEI match in both places.

I did try the phone info app and it said the phone is not a refub?

I do have the opportunity to get my money back but I love not having all the att bloat on my phone. Plus this phone has features enabled that are not normally available.

I guess my big question now is How safe and secure are the DONGCHAO builds from a privacy standpoint? I have been unable to confirm the bootloader status. The phone is not currently rooted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
Can you post a screenshot of the about phone page from settings.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpruett79:
First of all THANK YOU for your help and input on this.

Is this the info you are after? I can provide more if needed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
Well you're on lollipop, so I think you're screwed for root or anything, that's the att firmware so I'd assume bootloader is locked also, I don't really know for sure so don't quote me on this :P, I personally say wait for a second opinion on this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpruett79:
I figured root and the bootloader being unlocked are a long shot.

I think I could live without root considering this phone doesn't have much bloatware to remove. And I love the extra features that are not normally enabled.

What I can't figure out is how it has the att rom but no other trace of att. I am hoping to learn the difference in the build numbers as they relate to the baseband version.

The seller has sent me a return label to send it back but they will provide no information regarding the phone or its origins. I have a few more days to decide and ship it back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpruett79:
Here are some screenshots from phoneinfo. Hopefully they will help clear up this puzzle. I don't know why the build number in phone info would disagree with the number in the about setting but they do.

Phone info also shows I have root but SU and root checker seem to disagree.

I would be happy to share this Rom if we can figure out how to extract it. I really love the having a phone with no AT&T crap on it.

Edit:

Phone does appear to be rooted after all. After a reset SU is not installed. Before installing SU i checked root with two separate apps and both said i had root. Once installing SU i checked again and access was denied but SU was not promoting me for access. I changed the default access to allow and once again root checker showed root access.

There may be hope for this phone yet but i really want to get to the bottom of the DONGCHAO build if anyone can help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
As for the dongchao deal I have no clue. You do have root though if its saying you do with no su manager installed or with the default access set to allow which is extremely interesting because you don't have the KK bootloader which is how it's usually done, so either the previous owner rooted it and updated the bootloader or you have a weird version, I do agree you should get a dump of it though. Like I said though, id wait for a second opinion first and in this case so it can be determined if what you have maybe opens an opportunity to get root while on lollipop.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpruett79:
I'm working on trying to get a rom dump but i'm not sure how to do that without custom recovery. I have not tried to install that yet based on fear of loosing official status and making it harder to return the phone if need be. I have no issue giving up official status if i can figure out what i have because i will keep it.

I have been thru kies and smart switch both show this as a Chinese build. They show OF2 (CHN) Unfortunately this is still vulnerable to stagefright and there are no available updates. I have checked the build for malicious software and all 5 apps i have tried give it a clean bill of health.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] shakatu:
It's possible someone modified the build.prop to make it look like the AT&T version through about device. It's really, really easy to do.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpruett79:
If that's the case is it possible the bootloader may be unlocked. If so would it be worth trying to load another rom if I could find one for a g900a.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
Modifying the build.prop doesn't change what it says in download mode, that will always say what the actual model number is.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpruett79:
I didn't realize how far behind I was until I started looking into this phone. I may be way off base with this but if we assume this is a Chinese refurbished and I'm sure it is at this point. Wouldn't it still show a g900a in download mode but the software could be different. Could they have take their rom and changed the build.prop to look like the art version. That would explain why I have att numbers but no trace of anything AT&T.

If that's all the case should I consider it a blessing to have a debloated/rooted lollipop. Or should I run from it like the plague.

I'm trying to install twrp now and I'm having trouble getting twrp manager to download the image so the bootloader may still be locked. I may still try installing with Odin in the morning.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] AdrianDC:
TWRP 3.5.0 - Based upon Android 6.0 :

* Whole new TWRP 3 interface

* Flashable to FOTA for permanent recovery

* Bootable recovery image if required

OFFICIAL DOWNLOADS FOR XPERIA BLUE :

https://twrp.me/sony/sonyxperiat.html

https://twrp.me/sony/sonyxperiatx.html

https://twrp.me/sony/sonyxperiav.html

twrp-3.x.x-x-x.img : Official TWRP image

How to install : All informations available on TWRP.me

DEVELOPMENT DOWNLOADS FOR MINT (Xperia T) :

https://mega.nz/#F!3t0yyCia!HjUIl4o_TnOSWZzq3uWV1g

twrp-3.x.x-x-fota-mint.zip : Flashable TWRP 3 to FOTA installer

twrp-3.x.x-x-boot-mint.img : Fastboot bootable TWRP 3 image

cleaner-fota-mint.zip : Flashable FOTA formatter (optional)

DEVELOPMENT DOWNLOADS FOR HAYABUSA (Xperia TX) :

https://mega.nz/#F!egUHyCKQ!W-DNbBzdz1_OEatVQuuk0A

twrp-3.x.x-x-fota-hayabusa.zip : Flashable TWRP 3 to FOTA installer

twrp-3.x.x-x-boot-hayabusa.img : Fastboot bootable TWRP 3 image

cleaner-fota-hayabusa.zip : Flashable FOTA formatter (optional)

DEVELOPMENT DOWNLOADS FOR TSUBASA (Xperia V) :

https://mega.nz/#F!71EGkRpY!B3PQP3GjL8H-AMeR-XfwFw

twrp-3.x.x-x-fota-tsubasa.zip : Flashable TWRP 3 to FOTA installer

twrp-3.x.x-x-boot-tsubasa.img : Fastboot bootable TWRP 3 image

cleaner-fota-tsubasa.zip : Flashable FOTA formatter (optional)

HOW TO INSTALL EASILY TO FOTA :

Installing to FOTA will make it "permanent" and kept with ROM flashes

* (Optional) : Download the TWRP bootimage and flash it to boot

fastboot flash boot twrpfilename.img

* Boot to recovery : Enter the Recovery as usual

* Flash to FOTA : Install the TWRP FOTA zip

* (Optional) : Flash the ROM you want

HOW TO INSTALL MANUALLY TO FOTA :

* Bootimage : Download the TWRP bootimage you want to flash

* File storage : Adapt the path and push the file to the device this way :

adb root
adb wait-for-device
adb push /path/to/recovery.img /tmp/twrp.img

* Flash : Extract the TWRP image to the FOTA partition

adb shell dd if=/tmp/twrp.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel

* Reboot to recovery : adb reboot recovery

ABOUT THE USERDATA UNIFICATION :

Due to the unification, you will see 3 partitions in Mount.

* Data is the "UserData" partition, used for apps and user settings

* Internal storage is a portion of the "UserData" partition, used for medias

* Legacy SDCard is the old "Internal Storage", to support and access old ROMs

INFORMATIONS ABOUT TWRP 3 :

* Installation : Only flash the zip with a working TWRP or CyanogenRecovery

* Known issues : No major issue remaining, but sources open to improvements

* Usage : Built for Marshmallow, works for Lollipop based ROMs too

* More here : http://www.xda-developers.com/twrp-3-0-0-has-arrived/

ADDITIONAL LINKS :

* Easy ADB and Fastboot for unexperienced users :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48915118

Thanks to the TWRP Team​

Current local manifest of the TWRP build

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!-- https://github.com/AdrianDC/twrp_development_sony -->
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] VALRCIEL:
wow nice with material style :good::D
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] KelleyCook:
Hey Adrian,

When you get a chance could you bump the TWRP blue build up to 3.0.2? There were all sorts of buglets in all the first 3.0 release. But 3.0.2 now works great with your SP builds

Thanks for all your work on the Sony stuff,

KC
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] AdrianDC:
Done !
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] humzaahmed155:
Could I get some instructions on how to install this on a stock device?