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[Galaxy Note5 General] alvinma:
N9200 got MM update for Mainland China version,

Edit: HK got it too as of now. Currently only available through OTA.

version:

SM-N9200/CHC/N9200ZCU2BPC4/N9200CHC2BPC4/N9200ZCU2BPC4

Can be downloaded via OTA or samfirm. Don't pay to download. samfirm is free and downloads from samsung server.

Since the two versions shares a lot in common(including dev team.....), the HK version should come shortly.

The mainland china version DOES NOT have google play framework on it.
[Galaxy Note5 General] iamonfire:
I've got the update for Hong Kong version now
[Galaxy Note5 General] malybru:
Mod Edit

Please continue this discussion here:

http://xdaforums.com/note5/general/note-5-marshmallow-update-t3307243

Thread closed

malybru

Forum Moderator
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] borgez:
Hi,

Anyone noticee strange a strange behavior (flickering screen effect) when use this app with a low/medium brightness when change over the image's filters?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] borgez:
can anyone test please ??
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] KoRoZIV:
Didn't noticed anything, tried now all those filters
[Android Head-Units] gguevara:
gentlemen,

I'm back, with a what I hope is a minor issue. I hope someone can help me.

I have the following head unit (Universal Model):

KLD Universal model S07 - RK3181 (quadcore)

800x480 resolution - KK 4.4.4_23072015

MCU version MTCB-KLD2-V2.67 (Jul 09 2015 19:15:51)

Kernal version 3.0.36+ root@chun-book #396 (Wed Jul 22 17:40:16 CST 2015)

Build number RK3188-ENG4.4.4 23072015.09:09:11

CPU ARMv7 1.6Ghz (x4)

It is rooted via the factory settings method. But other than that it is pretty much still stock (I added a cooling fan). The only other apps I add where PowerAmp, PowerAmp Toast, Xposed Framework, XposedMTC, and Lucky Patcher (I believe this app fully unlocks the PowerAmp app). I have had no issue with it for the last 7 months.

However, the other day it took a long time to bootup. Now I have some google service errors: "the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped"

I have to keep on clicking "OK" in order for the error pop-ups to close. I have to repeat this several times until all the pop-ups finally stop. Other than that, everything else is working properly. Although I notices that Xposed and PowerAmp Toast do not start (no icons on the top notice bar).

I tried going to Settings/App Manager/Google Service Framework - and then I click Forces Stopped it, Disable, Clear Data, Clear Cache, Enable. Then I reboot, but I still get the same google service errors.

Can someone please help me fix this? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Galo

PS - One other thing. This is related to the XDA website in general. How can I get rid of that stupid side panel (Analysis & Opinion / More XDA New). It keeps on automatically scolling and gets in the way of reading and typing. It is really annoying. Can someone tell me how to switch this off. Thanks again
[Android Head-Units] zzEvilGeniuszz:
I have the same unit. I flashed the rom. Works better than stock but not too great. Remember, this is Android 4.4.4.

Here is the thread in which I flashed.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3246370

WARNING: Read all you can and back up your rom BEFORE you do anything. If you don't you will regret it. Also, there are more than one type of unit like this. The resolution makes a HUGE difference. Download a resolution app from Google Play to discover what resolution your unit is. If you download and install rom with incorrect resolution you will brick your unit!
[Android Head-Units] gguevara:
Hello,

Can someone please please please tell me how I can get rid of this stupid side panel on the XDA website (Analysis & Opinion / More XDA New). It keeps on automatically scolling and gets in the way of reading and typing. It is literally in the middle of the screen and it is really annoying. Can someone tell me how to switch this off. I am using IE-11.

Thanks again

Galo
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] VassagoX:
I was very excited to see a sale on the S7 at Best Buy and was finally ready to relieve my nearly 4 years old Note II of duty until I came here to look into what mod options were available... only to find that there aren't any yet. :(

So, for those of you who have bought the S7 and have NOT returned it, what reasons have you decided to stick it out? Were you particularly deep in modding your phone before? Are you just happy with the few tools that have come out so far? Are you holding out hope for an unlocked bootloader eventually?

I haven't completely decided against it, but I'm seriously second guessing staying a Samsung customer after this fiasco. My Note II has been solid and a best, no replacements since I bought it on release, but I am way too into my modifications that I'm not sure I'd enjoy upgrading yet or seeking a third option.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] El.Dante565:
Well I really enjoyed running custom ROMs in the past especially Aosp ones, but the fact that my s5 has cracked screen I not sure I'd want to go back. Since I got the free VR which would be worthless without either S6 or S7, I'm kind of stuck. I mean S6 is no go for me no SD card also IP rating. That aside it isn't to bad I was able to get themed pretty close to Aosp without root and I still have faith that we'll unlock this beast eventually. Samsung can't keep us down.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] Macguyver:
I came from a G3, before that a Note 2. I came back to samsung because I didn't like anything about the G5 and I was tired of some of the problems in LG's software on the G3. I had both devices rooted running debloated stock roms. The main reason I root is to get rid of apps I cannot uninstall and to block ads while sticking with a stock based rom to be able to use the features the manufacturer built into the software. I am disappointed that we may never get root or an unlocked bootloader as I would like to be able to uninstall some apps like facebook, FB messenger, the 4 amazon apps and the 3 sprint apps I cannot get rid of as well as run an ad blocker.

While I still cannot get rid of ads, There are ways to disable the apps using an app called "Package Disabler Pro" or you can use Gatesjuniors' Debloater which is what I'm using because its one less app on my phone, you can find it here http://xdaforums.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294 . I have Nova launcher installed and have no lag, call quality is great, mobile signal strength and speed is better than I've ever had with Sprint. My wifi reception is equally as impressive as I still have very usable wifi 30+ yards away from my router through the walls in my house. My G3 had trouble connecting 10 yards away (another reason I came back to samsung).

All that being said, this is the first phone I haven't rooted within the first week of getting it and honestly, other than an annoying ad occasionally (as most of my apps and games are paid for so I don't get many ads anyway) I really see no need to root this phone at this time. I've had the S7 for 3 weeks now and I love it. Wireless charging is awesome as I haven't plugged it in to charge since the first week and on that note the fast charging is even more awesome as it will charge 50% in 30 minutes. The peace of mind in the fact that if it gets wet its no big deal. The screen and performance is phenomenal. Its so much easier to handle than the Note 2 was, I don't miss the heft of that phone at all. If you can get the Gear VR I highly recommend it, I was not a believer and thought I would just sell it but decided to try it to see if it was any good and it made a believer out of me, the Gear VR is awesome and a lot of fun.

Get the S7, it is a huge upgrade to the Note 2 and well worth it in my opinion.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] MikeTheInfidel:
I've kept it because the only reason I rooted in the first place was the free hotspot, and it's not essential that I have it, so I can go without. I'm also keeping it because it's a huge improvement in specs over the S5 I had before.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
Free stuff

I came from a SGS4. Heavily modded, custom rom etc... As someone mentioned earlier, the main reason I rooted was for free hotspot activation (and some other free -cough- stuff). For now, I have the hotspot activated for free without root. Happy as a clam. The phone is fantastic. Even if/when Sprint forces an update and locks down my hotspot mod, I love the phone and would not switch to something else. I can still put free -cough- stuff on my phone without root. I'm sure someone will eventually find a way to root the device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] Ramondel:
Well Sprint just pushed an update that gets rid of the ability to mod the phone to use hotpot. The update became available yesterday and it locks down the APN settings to where they are greyed out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
I have had no such update. I just did the mod 1 hour ago. Working fine.

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You can still block ads without root. adguard.com . Uses a local vpn to filter out the ads. It does consume a small amount of data to do so. Might not be the best choice on low data plans.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] VassagoX:
I know with the Sprint unlimited anything plan, they made mobile hotspot up to 3GB included. I don't actually use it much anyway, so that may be enough for me. I'm still so very on the fence.

People keep talking about free VR, how did you get it for free??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] El.Dante565:
Apart of a pre-order promo which I would guess is over now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
I'm on the Sprint unlimited everything plan. I could not activate the hotspot without the mod. Of course, I activated my phone via website. But then, that's how I got my msl code to mod the apn. Oh well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] VassagoX:
Ahhh, gotcha. Then I guess I'm out of luck on that one. Best Buy has a pretty good promo for $99 right now with a free wireless charger, so I guess that eats the cost of the VR if you wanted to buy it. I'm thinking about it.

That's strange. Are you on the $75 plan? It's supposed to be included.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
Well I was. Bestbuy did not want to honor the $99.99 sale price with 2 year activation (my current contract had expired at the beginning of the month) as they said Sprint wouldn't let them. So I chewed Sprint up and down until they pushed the upgrade through at $99.99. So I did tge activation swap through the website. Now I see I'm on a DIFFERENT unlimited plan. Some kinda "framily" plan for $30. Oh well. Still unlimited
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] Macguyver:
Thanks, I'll give that a shot. I have unlimited data so it's not a worry.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] eloko:
I use about 100gb a month on data with hotspot. S7 not my option anymore. LG G5 is next.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] VassagoX:
Yeah, I think I'm going to hold off as well at this point. I want to see if they will bend under pressure.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
T-Mobile has announced the LG G5 will have a locked bootloader. Will have to see if other providers will follow suit.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] eloko:
What?! Oh man... Tmo and sprint are the unlocked ones.. But if tmo is locked, more likely sprint will...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] VassagoX:
Seriously?! What are these companies thinking? Do they not realize how much of their sales is due to the modifiable side of their phones?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
That is exactly why I moved from iOS to android. The ability to take 3rd party apps, straight out of the box and modify bloatware, the ui, etc...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] Visionikz03:
The first part of this post will be my response to the OP post. The second part will address the user I quoted.

I actually bought this phone because I am losing my desire to mod/flash/root etc. While it's been fun the past 8 years or so, I've realized it has consumed TONS of my time. I can honestly say it got to the point where when I got home, the first thing I would do is get on my laptop or the app and open XDA. Next thing I know I'm flashing a new ROM only to find out in a few days or so that it lacks "this" feature or "that" feature isn't working properly and I'm back on xda looking for something different. It gets old having to reflash the phone because I "couldn't hear outgoing calls" or incoming mms wasn't working. I know seasoned xda members know as well as I that once you tweak one thing it inherently messes up another. Anyhow, this phone is a beast without root. No need for overclock, or even flashing a CM/AOSP rom. If I wanted that I would've picked up a Nexus. As a previous usuer mentioned, adblocking is possible without root as well as hotspot. I'm happy with my S7 and keeping it. Now regarding the user's quote, Samsung is the driver of Android sales worldwide. They want to keep that spot and unfortunately the vast majority of their users don't care about root. Samsung is taking on Apple knuckle to knuckle and in order to win over customers from Apple, they will have to provide the same level of security and functionality as Apple which means no root. Winning over Apple customers will yield them way more profit in the short and long run vs. providing unlock for their "power" users. I'm not cheering on Samsung to continue making their devices "NSA" friendly, but in a world of ever increasing security threats particularly of the cyber nature, rooting will become increasingly more difficult as OEMs try to gain their customers' confidence in the security of their mobile devices.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] eloko:
How you get hotspot working with the new update?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
Oh, I agree 100%. The phone is fantastic. I have no intention of replacing it. Root would be great but, is not necessary to love it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] meyerweb:
If you modified the APNs before applying the update, the mods are still there after the update. The question, I suppose, is whether they'll still be there after a PRL update. Reportedly, PDANet still works for USB tethering. Not as convenient as the native hotspot, but a reasonable work-around.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] KaptainRandom:
What are the pre/post update software version numbers?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] meyerweb:
Not sure about pre-update, but here is after.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] KaptainRandom:
verifying APN edit works on
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] chapmangeo:
The decision to return the S7 was a no-brainer. If I wanted the manufacturer to dictate what I can and cannot do with my own property, I would have bought an iPhone years ago.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] VassagoX:
This! This is why I have decided not to buy yet. I have always been a huge fan of modding my electronics. I do not need my hand held and I know I take the risk of bricking my stuff, although I have NEVER bricked anything.

Do you have any ideas on what you will get next provided we never get an unlocked bootloader on another galaxy?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] lexusmike:
Looks like root has been found for our phones. The dev is currently finding a way to make it more reliable
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/bounty-unlocked-bootloader-s7edge-t3339857

You mean this^^ ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] yourbrotherrex:
Yeah, that's a no-go.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] raze5115:
I'm was also pretty heavily into installing custom roms too but because I also got vr I decided to hold out in hopes of root cause all my other phones except note 5 & a really old pantech breakout had locked bootloaders as well & every single one of my phones whether it was on Verizon or sprint got root eventually. So I decided to put my faith in the devs in hopes of root & unlocked bootloader. & Verizon phones always had locked bootloaders.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] NewWorldOrphan9:
The ONLY thing I currently miss is AdAway... Wow are these ****ing phones filled with ads. I've always rooted my phone first day of having it with the S2 and S5 over the past 4-5 years, and instantly put an Ad Blocker on it. So now without having any form of Ad Block, I have really noticed how many/much ads are riddle through these devices.

All in all, I'm happy with the UI/GUI, the responsiveness of the phone, screen is very vibrant, fingerprint lock is very quick and actually works, Wi-Fi calling is a plus, and overall feel of the device is great.

I still want my ad block though, and before anyone says "get Ad Blocker Pro and do the proxy thing," it didn't work for me.

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I do agree. I wish these devices would just come unlocked, or have the ability to just unlock. I know when I got my ASUS Transformer tablet a few years ago I was actually able to unlock the bootloader via software on ASUS's website. I wish Samsung would just put the software on the website, warn that you're voiding the warranty and just allowing for an easy unlock. Then use Odin to flash TWRP or any other recovery, flash SuperSU, and then bam, rooted. It should be that easy.

With that said, I'm keeping the device, because I know I'll be able to unlock it sooner than later.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
Go to adguard.com. Adguard makes a device based vpn and filters ads. It does use a small ammount of data to do so. Maybe not a good choice on a limited data plan, but it works great.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] NewWorldOrphan9:
http://adguard.com/?c=842389 it works, and it is cheap after the trial too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] KaptainRandom:
This local vpn (similar to adguard) is free...

https://block-this.com/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] NewWorldOrphan9:
Been using it. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. For free, and working without root, can't complain.

After having a rooted phone with AdAway for the past handful of years, I never noticed how many ads there are everywhere on mobile, annoying af.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] ldjonathan1983:
Can you tell me how you got the free/unlimited Hotspot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
I had my msl code and modified my apn settings. This was before the PE1 update. Doesnt work now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] lvpre:
Switch to the U firmware. Check the thread in the q and a section.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] makane716:
And I lied. Switched back to my rooted S4. The root method available for the S7, in the early days, was too problematic. I rooted, bootlooped and rebuilt my S7 5 times in a month. My wife was ready to shoot me. With our phones being the only source for internet, wifi was important. So, rooted S4 for phone calls and wifi hotspot, stock S7 on Nougat for everything else. Not a perfect situation, best of both worlds I guess.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussio] leeboski44:
They have come a good bit further since March. I'm running the G930U with Hotspot and this sucker flies AND the battery life is better. Heck, even the root procedure has gotten easier. Although if you decide to use the U firmware, I suggest you take a look at the thread here about Enabling additional LTE APNs. It seems to have made my LTE service more consistent with less spikes, which also contributes to better battery life. Good luck :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jrwingate6:
I'm just wondering what keyboard everyone is using. The only reason I'm curious is because my favorite keyboard which is Swift Key doesn't work to well with the Edge display. The keys that are on the edges sit on the edge part of the display making them easy to miss.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] stevae:
i disagree. i use swiftkey also, and my keys on the edge work just fine. i haven't had a single problem with them. also, for some reason, swiftkey's predcitive type has really gone downhill in the last year. it use to be spot on, and now it seems to mess up many words i type. but it is still my preferred until some other keyboard can show me a reason to switch.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] meyerweb:
I'm still using Swiftkey, and have no problems with the keys that are on the Edge.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] TheWu-Wei:
I came from a BlackBerry Z30, so I use the BlackBerry keyboard. Personally I think BlackBerry hs always had the best keyboards, and I swore I'd never use a virtual keyboard...until I used theirs. I've tried a few other VKBs, but nothing comes close to BlackBerry. I know this is a totally subjective topic, BTW.

Sent from my VZW S7 edge
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jrwingate6:
Maybe I'll give it another shot. I just remember hitting the #2 every time I tried hitting the #1. Maybe it was because it was my first day with the phone and I was still getting used to the whole edge thing.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] t12icky0:
I'm using swype, works great even in the edges.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] JasonJoel:
SwiftKey. Works fine for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] johim:
I also have the same issue with SwiftKey - keep pressing the wrong keys when they are ont he edge. Perhaps it depends on OS firmware or version? I have Exynos S7 Edge 935F, with XXU1APC8 firmware. It is very annoying and I see lots of mistakes when i type now - ive been a 2 years swiftkey user with S5 - no issues there.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] lazard:
Using swiftkey for now. Haven't had any issues so far with the keys on the curved edges.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Brava27:
You guys gotta try super swiftkey. Over 100 themes. It's amazing.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1016053

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] captgeno:
I'm using fleksy, been using It since my m9 and still use it, super clean, I have a question tho, do you guys know how I can change the damn emojis I don't like the Samsung ones, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jrwingate6:
I decided to give SwiftKey another shot and this time around im doing much better with it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] hagba:
Swype+ Dragon, working great, I've been using it on my Huawei devices as well, no problem with edges,btw, make sure non of your other fingers touches the edges while typing or else the letters on the edge will become unresponsive.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jrwingate6:
Those of you using a 3rd party keyboard, did you disable the package for the Samsung Keyboard? I notice that it's still running even though it's disabled and not in use.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] FlamingCurry:
I've replaced them with iOS emoji's. You need root tho.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] stevae:
don't want anything from ios on my phone. ios is a virus. just look how it has affected all the "i"idiots and sheep...