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[LG G5 Questions & Answers] qyrus:
G3 onwards, nonexistent. G4 was lucky enough to have an unlocked boot loader for two versions of the phone (815/811), so it has a small development scene. The V10 however didn't receive the same treatment and is essentially dead in the water in regards to development. With LG's extremely vague stance of factory unlocking boot loaders and their extremely locked down phones the G5 might end up the same, only time will tell.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] nerdo:
Sadly true.....

I have the G3 for almost 2 years now, luckily devs found a way to "bump" it allowing for root, custom recovery ...etc! thus a fair amount of action in development

Really interested in G4 H818P (dual sim) but since it's not among the models officially unlockable and none managed to hack it (despite somewhat hefty bounty) that renders it significantly unattractive.... some of just can't do stock :p

It's a shame LG has such none dev-friendly policy
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] geoff5093:
It's been getting worse, just like Samsung. If you have a carrier-branded phone like Verizon, you can forget any real development.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] mgbotoe:
It get worst by the release. As you have said, you took a look at the v10...that is a prime example of lg.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] devsk:
Looks like a no-go for me then....I was so sold on the G5...:(
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Biker1:
Samsung S7 appears to be in bootloader lockdownville, ruling it out for me.

I'm now looking at the G5. If this also joins the town of locked bootloaders, I'll stick with my G4.

Then I'll perhaps jump off the original Jump ship, since I won't be upgrading that much, and go with squaretrade or similar, saving much need $ in the process.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] nitramus:
In this case I will probably go for htc 10. I'm not in any hurry so we'll see.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] devsk:
Is HTC development still friendly these days? I remember you could officially unlock the bootloader on M7. How is it now? I like HTC phones too. Still use my M7.

A quick search indicates that unlocked A9 was bootloader unlockable and dev friendly. Looking like HTC 10 may be my next phone then....:) I was so fascinated by G5. Darn! Some things are not meant to be.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] nitramus:
Like I said I'm in no hurry by the time I end up getting the new phone the g5 will probably be doing just fine development wise. I love my lg nexus 5 so much I just might end up waiting for the next nexus supposedly by htc.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] fairi1:
I think it will be not so easy. HTC will unlock the device bit remain S-on. So it must wait and pay for s-off (SunShine). Sony has also officianal unlock, but you lost the drm key forever (few sony app does not work) so you have to wait the unofficianal drm fix. Xiaomi has also locked bootloader, and the unlock not so simple. samsung locked the snapdragon and exynos has few difficulties. Who remain?Lg?Nexus?chinese phones?

Maybe the android developing will die?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] nitramus:
Man you've made your homework...
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Locklear308:
That will either make or break my purchase :(
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] 3's&7's:
This really is not so far from the truth. When I bought a S4 (first android), it was a cinch manipulate it and it was an AT&T variant (the google play edition rom made it easy too). Then...G2, M8, N5, OPO, N6, G3, etc. ...I was hooked...this was easy, just watch the carrier variants and unlocking/rooting/rom'ing was easy street. What was an iPhone...why did I ever own one, etc. etc.

Well, 2014 started to suck and then 2015 REALLY sucked...the post quad core era zomg! Besides a N6p / MXPE...there is some really sucky quality about every other hackable android unit out there in many respects practically from 2015 (g4 - limited dev'ing if at all US domestic, m9 - hot (doomed) 810 but better control now, OPT - need drivers!, s6 - exynos so TW roms or bust).

Then we start 2016...S7 locked for Samsung Pay (for now?)...not a good start. I am an optimist and hope the G5 and the M10 are able to be unlocked and we can unleash the power of the SD 820. The era of stable octacore is here, hopefully our beloved devs can take full advantage of it!
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] poincare:
Yes. We will have to wait and see what time says will happen.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Brady0123:
Of course you could wait for LG G6:p
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blindguyinanorgy:
Just got my phone and I need to wait on rooting. Can I take the January OTA updates and still root later?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fury683:
Yes. If you plan to root later, unlock the bootloader first before you set everything up. Unlocking the bootloader will force a wipe of all data. Rooting will not, if the bootloader is already unlocked.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blindguyinanorgy:
If I'm reading this right, I need to unlock the bootloader just to get root? Does that also mean it would take a data wipe to un-root?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fury683:
Unlocking does not provide root access, but it is a requirement for gaining root. If you wait to unlock your bootloader and set all your apps and settings on your phone, it will all be lost when you decide to root because the bootloader must be unlocked to root.

Therefore it is best to unlock first if you have the intention of rooting later to save your data and settings.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
To get root access you need to install SuperSU, to install SuperSU you need TWRP recovery, to install TWRP recovery you need an unlocked bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader wipes all userdata from the device. The best way to do it is like this:

1. Unlock your bootloader.

2. Flash the factory images for the latest build to make sure you're completely up to date.

3. Install TWRP.

4. Make a nandroid backup with TWRP.

5. Install SuperSU to get root.

6. Install whatever root mods/apps you want.

Read my detailed guide:

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blindguyinanorgy:
I see thank you. This is different from any other phone I've been on where root is found before unlock, if unlock is ever found
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
That's the beauty of owning a Nexus, they're meant to be tinkered with so it's all very easy. No hacks or exploits required.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] SHYZZA:
Got my s7 today on Sprint and I seen Samsung's running a promotion if you sign up for Samsung pay they give you a voucher for a free wieless charger. But when I go to download the app that tells me in the App Store that my device is not compatible anybody have any info on this?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] quicky2g:
I think the Samsung Pay app is pre-loaded on the phone. I think there was an update through the Play Store recently to support gift cards though.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] skiddingus:
I have the Verizon version and I have the same problem. Pay is not preloaded on the phone and when I go to the Store to get it, it tells me that Samsung Pay is compatible with my S6 but not the S7. WTF Samsung? I am hoping that this is just because the Play Store hasn't caught up with the release of the phone. I was worried that it was just Verizon being Verizon again.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] scott14719:
Don't bother with the free charger promo. Even though the promo was supposed to be good through 3-10-2016, the app is reporting that they have "sold out" of the wireless charging pads and to check back soon for other promotions. I can also confirm that the Samsung pay app is pre loaded onto the AT&T S7, but I think I read somewhere that Verizon is only supporting Android Pay at this time and not Samsung pay. Maybe I am wrong about that?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] stanfna:
Samsung pay is live in Google play now for Verizon phones.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jona_12:
38 new banks and credit unions are now supported
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] 007zzz:
How is the situation in Germany?I have not seen any information about samsung pay in Germany.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipaq dude:
My default email client stop connecting to gmail servers.I am getting a error back saying not a authorized application. Anyone having the same issue or any solutions to it ? Gmail connects just fine but not universal email client.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mangdionisio:
you have to go to gmail settings and allow less secure apps. fixed the problem for me :)
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipaq dude:
It worked . thank you.
[Honor 6, 6 Plus Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] szakaloss:
Hi,

I can't connect my honor 6 to pc. Tried different cables and computers, none of them works... usb debugging mode is on, what can be wrong?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KianoUser:
Hello experts,

My device is running on Android 4.1.1 and recently, I observed some undesirable behavior while streaming signal via HDMI to my TV.

The thing is that when I'm playing full HD movie (i.e. youtube video in 1080p resulotion), the video is lagging.

Do you know how can I fix this issue?

More details about my device:

Kiano Pro 7 Dual (IPS 7″ 1280×800 pikseli)

Factory default settings

Model number: rk30sdk

Android version: 4.1.1

Kernel: 3.0.8+, zhpy@i7tc1 #42, SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 26 12:09 12 CST 2012

Firmware version: (TR733_RK610_CDTK25931_AT38_GC0308_GC2035_SP2518_R K30HDMI_GS1_PMU1_OTG@121226)_(M_US@121210)_V411.01 _TL12

Build number: RK30_ANDROID4.1.1-SDK-v1.00.00, rk30sdk-eng-4.1.1 JRO03H 20121113.110203 release-keys

Thanks in advance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KianoUser:
I don't belive that none of xda forum users haven't any suggestions how to resolve such issue.

Guys, come on! :)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KetoSoi:
Hi Guys,

Not sure if I boogered something up, or if I'm having an actual hardware issue. All my important stuff is backed-up elsewhere, so not worried about whats on the phone right now, just need to get it up and running again.

I have Philz 6.41.6, and CWM 6.0.4.8. I can get into recovery, and I can get into download mode no problem. Phone will connect with Odin, and I can flash apparently flash without issue. Do have an EFS backup as well.

When I restore a known-good cwm backup, or attempt to install a new ROM (been using xXx ROM with no issue prior), the OS will boot up, but the screen will occasionally flicker, or blackout and not come back. Side buttons respond (vibration). It comes back sometimes, but lags quite a bit. I get a constant "No Service", and it never connects. I can press the home button, but the menu/back buttons just flash.

Tried flashing BL and modem via this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52210611 , just to make sure they were good, but no change in behavior.

Read through several topics... Not sure what to try next...

Should I attempt to flash back to stock? Or? I'm comfortable installing, editing, flashing, etc, did it a long time with my old Atrix. Still new to the S5 though, its a bit of a different animal.

I sure would appreciate any suggestions, advice, or instruction.

Thanks All,

Keto
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RuffBuster:
I would definitely try flashing a pure stock ROM thru Odin just to make sure it's not a software issue. Though the issues you describe sound ominous...
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
Flash stock from sammobile, boot into stock recovery, factory reset

See if it behaves itself after that and go from there
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KetoSoi:
Thanks guys.

I flashed the stock ROM, and did a factory reset. Still misbehaving. I noticed the phone getting pretty darn warm on the back, so, shut it down for a while. When cooled down, it behaves quite well, BUT soon as I load it with anything 'intensive' for a little while, it gets hot. and starts wig'n out again.

Seems like there are some hardware issues, unless you guys have other ideas?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warezjunk:
Use KIES and go to Tools > Emergency firmware recovery.

Give it a try
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jr866gooner:
Hello,

I store pictures of my family (wife and children) in a few private folders using the default private mode so if someone looks at my phone they don't see my precious pics. My question is how do we back these pictures up before a factory reset for example? Do they show through windows explorer to simply copy them elsewhere?
[LG G Flex] sasquatch53:
I turned my phone off this morning and when I tried to power back on it got stuck on the lg logo screen. I have tried hard resetting the phone. Nothing is working. I have never altered this phone, same as from factory. If I hold the power button for 10-15 seconds the lg logo will disappear then flash back for a second and the phone goes black. Once I hit the power button the lg logo screen comes up and it stops there. Please help me!!
[LG G Flex] zedonetx:
http://guidebelajar.blogspot.com.tr/2015/09/guide-flash-lg-g-flex-kdz-method.html

I tried this and it worked for me
[Omni Q&A] theoInUsa:
Hi.

I wonder if there is anyone who tried mixer_paths.xml to change sound input paths and output paths with a streaming music.

Following is my case.

Phone A <----> Phone B <------ Phone C

Above A, B has a existing phone call going on. And phone C is streaming music to Phone B, and Phone A can hear the music on his end. It is not necessary to play music on Phone B's side, the ultimate goal here is to transfer music from phone C to Phone A.

I tried to chang mixer_paths.xml, like following.

<path name="voice-speaker">

<ctl name="SLIM_0_RX Channels" value="Two" />//

<ctl name="RX2 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" />//

<ctl name="RDAC4 MUX" value="DEM2" />//

</path>

but, it the sound from Phone C still doesn't go to Phone A. I would appreciate if someone can give me a pointer. As a matter of fact, I am not sure what <ctl name="SLIM_0_RX Channels" value="Two" /> or <ctl name="RX2 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" /> or <ctl name="RDAC4 MUX" value="DEM2" /> means that much.

If this is not the right place please redirect me to a right place.

Thank you.
[Omni Q&A] Entropy512:
I'm not sure exactly what you're trying to do, your explanation makes no sense to me.

As to what all of those channels mean - those are the channel designators for Qualcomm's audio interface circuitry. What they mean varies from device to device depending on how the device manufacturer set things up.

In general, working with that file is a nightmare and no developer willingly touches it unless they HAVE to.

https://github.com/omnirom/android_hardware_qcom_audio-caf-msm8974 is the source code for the stuff that processes this file on 8974 devices
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Croeta:
Sorry if this is the wrong section. Quick question though, Does anyone have any updates on the 6.0 Update? I keep receiving small 35 mb updates but no big updates.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Cusa:
Nobody knows when 6.0 will come out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] s629c:
They rarely say anything to they are about to release it. ATT also takes the longest out of all 4 major carriers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] justda:
Actually verizon has been the slowest to roll out updates for every phone I have had through them...

I have AT&T for personal use and verizon for work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] s629c:
Yeah i know, but this past year, Verizon has beaten ATT on the updates
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shichemt:
According to reddit user ballislife4328, AT&T will be pushing Marshmallow update on March 14th.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] cesarsuarez:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/03/11...5-tomorrow-and-on-march-14-for-the-galaxy-s6/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] s629c:
Their source is this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3321144 , I tipped them and Android authority
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] KillTheSprint:
Well that worked out... I don't see an update...
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wirelesskebab:
Hey there,

I've tried searching about the forum and haven't been able to find the specifics about this:

I've got my un-encrypted .tar.md5 files from the last initialization, but there are 3 files and I'm wondering how I go about converting them into one image or what's actually necessary so that I can have the added convenience/stop burdening sammys server.

AP_T710XXU2BOL6_CL6649608_QB7907593_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 contains: system.img, recovery.img and boot.img.

BL_T710XXU2BOL6_CL6649608_QB7907593_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 contains: sboot.bin and param.bin

CSC_XAR_T710XAR2BOL3_CL6649608_QB7749942_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 contains: hidden.img, GTS28WIFI_EUR_OPEN.pit and cache.img.

Let me know, thanks. :good:
[Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N1NJATH3ORY:
Old post i was just looking fo the answer myself for my Tab S4. Your post showed up in my Google search.. You don't need them in one image, as odin has AP BL and CSC.. So all you need to do is drop them in the right tabs and hit flash job done! Well i am just guessing will try and let you know!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] rmustafa11:
So guys anyone having issues with their phone? List them and if anyone can help resolve it then reply! My list would be:

-Weak wifi signal (even when I am in the room right next to it)

-Weak signal for data

-Phone gets randomly hot

These could possibly be software bugs but thought I list them anyways
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Th3Bill:
So far, I've only noticed that when I go with the Material Black theme, Messaging app randomly will go all black save for contact name at the top with no keyboard. Have to close out the app and re-open. Doesn't happen with my current theme (Vanilla) or stock theme. One other user had this issue as well....however this seems to be something in the theme rather than the phone itself.

Has only gotten relatively hot only once when Amazon Photo decided to back up all my sdcard to the cloud (60+GB of pics n vids which had never backed up from my G4 I took it out of). Took over an hour and phone got pretty warm.

Neither are really an issue for me, as I don't use the Material Black theme any longer, and the photos are already uploaded so no more mass uploads.

Overall loving the phone. Last charge went 30+ hours with good amount of calls & music streaming thru Bluetooth and about 3hr screen on time.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] MacTheRipperr:
I took it off the charger one day and it got really hot. I left it alone and came back to it and it was too hot to hold. I reset the phone and it fixed whatever the problem was. Other than that I've had no issues so far.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] rmustafa11:
That's probably because of the fact you used the quick charger. Since it's rapidly charging the battery, the battery can be warm to the touch.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] rmustafa11:
I also noticed when I send or reply in a group message it says sending even after the group or individual received the mms. Weird.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] grmcrkrs:
Samsung Pay doesn't work, I've tried it over 10 different times.

Phone gets really hot.

The service signal fluctuates from full bars of signal with no internet, to 1 bar of signal with 4G internet that's unusable. (This happens in low signal areas).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] milesk182:
I get this issue every single day! Usually a no cellular network available but it shows 4g with 2 bars?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] malimal:
Anybody having the settings crash when trying to configure do not disturb?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Corwinder:
Nope got it set easily
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] rolgar20:
My problem is that the browser doesnt have the web blocking content for adblocking!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] ashvas:
Download Crystal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] thompsd:
I've a long house and have access points at each end. The phone stubbornly sticks with one (Asus RT-AC66U) regardless of signal strength. The other is an older TP-Link AP, even when I'm almost on top of it I have to manually switch. Any clues on how to get it to pick the strongest signal? It's a small nit, otherwise this is one of the nicest devices I've ever used, I'm coming off a Nexus 6.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] TehKing:
Having a problem with notifications while connected to wifi, as in, I get none.

Once I disconnect, my phone is flooded with all the notifications I've missed.

I've tried changing channels in my router, renaming, switching between 2.4/5GHz, etc, but nothing. Problem persists.

Ideas?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] milesk182:
Mine keeps dropping connection and losing 4g also my sd unmounts every 20 minutes im getting ready to throw the thing at the wall.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] pottyvick:
I had this issue on a different phone when using wifi calling... turned it off and it worked.... not sure if that will help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Th3Bill:
Which brand SD you using? I know that there seems to be some sort of issue with Samsung cards with this device.

Also, is the tray exactly in correctly? I'm not being condescending, but if you're not careful, it can go in slightly cockeyed(noticeable as the "door" to the sdcard/sim tray will not be flush), which can cause it to not make good connection.

Throwing it at the wall will provide 0.25seconds of "Yes! Take that!" followed by "Um....insurance or replacement is expensive as $h*t" LOL

If you DO choose the "throw it at the wall" option, please video tape it so that we can see the "wall impact resistance" of the device :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] TehKing:
WiFi calling is off, one of the first settings changes I made as I very rarely make voice calls.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] nappent:
Get really warm for me as well and LTE download is about 50% slower than my previous S6 Edge. I didn't used the new sim card that came with the phone so maybe that's the problem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] combatmedic870:
I'm getting alot of stuttering when surfing the Web on chrome. Alot of lag (5+ seconds) when browsing pictures in the gallery and in other places. It just stops responding for a couple of seconds. It's getting a little irritating.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] scottjb:
Did you download an update for Samsung Pay when you first set it up? You might have to do that before it will work. You should have version 1.7.04.

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It does not come with ad blocking, you have to install it from the Play Store. Someone else mentioned Crystal, I'm using Adblock Fast.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] sinner822:
If you use 2nd router as a repeater/range extender the 2nd router should have the same ssid. You should not be able to manually pick routers from your phone in repeater mode.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kcipopnevets:
I can't seem to find anything regarding getting a bootloader unlock with having surviving userdata, which is probably a good thing considering it demonstrates one of Android's security features are functional.

So, I wanted to ask something...

How do you retain application data, such as game progress? I have Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed and Crazy Taxi data I don't want to lose. Text messages would be nice to keep, too.

Also, does it wipe the external SD?

Thank you.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathlynn22:
I took my SD card out just incase but pretty sure doesn't wipe External. For backing up texts and call logs I always use SMS backup & restore on the play store. Also on those games is there no way to sync with Facebook then when all set back up sync your Facebook again to get back progress in games?