yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] dclucifer:
Can this beta kernel use in redmi 3? Not the pro one...

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Sure but there is nothing change for regular redmi 3. This build is to test fingerprint sensor
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] dclucifer:
Oke thanks man...

I'll try it now...
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] davtse:
english or you're going to get a warning from the mods
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Supermatt01:
Right, I got it figured out. :) thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] beny.mustofa@gmail.com:
Dear Om [MENTION=2719194]yantz[/MENTION], dt2w does not work while reboot the phone. must be activated manualy in wake control. and one more while charging and reboot the phone the screen can not be touched.

have you solutions for these case. im on polska 6.7.21
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
With Kernel auditor. Choose apply changed at start up option

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] raffles496:
Test this version in my Redmi3Pro, but fingerprint not working.

All work good, except fingerprint and Sweep2Wake.

Excellent Work.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] h4fiz:
Please use english, so everyone can understand
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
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Can you upload a boot log please. Thx
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] beny.mustofa@gmail.com:
after reboot, still like this capture. always disable dt2w n s2w..
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Have you flashed initd enabler? You must enable init.d to enable it at boot
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] antr34:
remember to allow autostart "kernel adiutor"

security-->permissions-->autostart

[MENTION=2719194]yantz[/MENTION]

touch not working after flashing init.d enabler

MYKernel beta redmi3 miui 6.7.7

have to restore boot, then flash MYKernel beta again to make touch working
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Init.d enabler only insert a oneshot service to run scripts in /etc/init.d. It shouldn't have any effect on drivers. Do you have busybox in /system/bin?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bflmpsvz:
Will the init.d_enabler work without the kernel?

I can''t use on Redmi Pro.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
On CM is not necessary

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bflmpsvz:
I'm on MiUi. Didn't think CM needs init.d special activation.

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
New build fixed devices having sitronix sensors. Zip file uploaded
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Yes it will work on Stock kernel. You just need busybox installed in /system/bin
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] finalvent:
miui 7 v7.3.2 (eu) cannot touch the screen:p . fix that please :angel: . redmi 3 2/16
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Most likely different hardware. Upload boot log using stock kernel
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] antr34:
yes, busybox is there, will try again later
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] anggabastian:
I am also using nehz's rom.. so we need to flash the initd enabler also? Or just the kernel?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
Just Kernel

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] mcl19:
this is my boot log. i'm using miui eu 7.5.1.0
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
What is your issue?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] mcl19:
same as finalvent on this post, touch screen doesn't work after flash the kernel. you asked to upload boot log, so i upload.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] matheeus.af:
Someone test [MENTION=2719194]yantz[/MENTION] kernel in a CM13 Build?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
Works good

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] matheeus.af:
CM13? Because in CM13 the kernel don't save camera videos.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] domino2115:
Where i can download cm 13? Will it also work on redmi 3 pro?

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Wong Jowo:
I very appreciate your work :) .

i was Tested Your Kernel Alpha Version. i am On CM 12.1 byNehz and run Kernel form miui7.3.2

But i see a Little Bit Bug

Like When You call Some One And Proximity Was on and covered Automatically The Screen Turned Off but the Touchscreen Unable To off still on

and my Radio Cant work properly

And gyroscope not work Optimally (StillWork But not like you oN stock kernel when i try Gyro on sensor box from plystore) this is My logcat
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yulvir:
I think there is a litle bug. I only have active dt2w but when the screen is off phisical buttoms (menu, home and back) are working they vibrate if you touch they, and if touch home button the screen wake up. ( I am on cm 12.1) anyone have the same bug?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
No Kernel problem. Is an all cm13 Roms problem

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
I'll look into it later thx
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Mine vibrate also but the home button doesn't turn on the screen.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Wong Jowo:
I Was Tested The Beta Version

Thanks With the Update Beta Version

But i still see the Issue

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during the call Proximity covered but it Cant Turnoff the Touchscreen,

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RadioFM Crashed Not Work properly

CM12.1 Newest version by Nehz

thankyou for develop d2w to redmi 3

:):) ;)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] matheeus.af:
Aah ok, thank you man! :good:
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
On cm12 all buttons wakeup option available under settings. If disable, only vibrate

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yulvir:
Can you explain me how to disable?

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
Under settings rom - buttons. But only under CM I believe

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yulvir:
I am running cm 12 of nehz but i dont ser any option forma disable. Where is it? Thanks !

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
Settings - buttons. Its easy. I use nehz rom too. Look up good old buttons options under rom setting - buttons. For each button there are an option for wakeup device

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yulvir:
Thanks, only vibration is not anoying [emoji2]

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Thx a lot luilly. You've been helping me answer many queries, mostly regarding cm which I did not use. I appreciate it:good:
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
No problem.

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Wong Jowo:
FOR CM 13 mybe Doesnt work ,

Because this kernel can Work properly if You Have Stock kernel 3.10.49 .. if you dont have.. mybe doesnt work or Touch Not worked
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] wonokairoen:
I tested the alpha version on miui8 6.6.30..Double tap to wake and all sensors seems working good but fm radio not function anymore...I hope the next update will fix the problem.. Btw many thanks for your great job
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] santehmen:
The problem with the processor on your core! Work all 8 frequencies and dance all the time!
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Wong Jowo:
same with me
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
Are welcome. We are here for helping between us. A question, as you are a guru and miui doesn't ear us. Can you check why not working smart lock feature of Google play services? I believe that is relative with miui keyguard system. Despite it, Hope you can fix it. Thanks in advance.

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] castleofglass:
This kernel is fantastic :D does it support other wake gesture?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
Wake with double tap and wake with home, menu and left button.

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Those having touchscreen not working kindly test this build thx
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] matheeus.af:
I see in chinese miui forum: the bug of cm13 dont save video camera is resolved with kernel in 3.10.84 version... [MENTION=2719194]yantz[/MENTION] pretend update your source to 3.10.84?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Rav30:
Touchscreen work but hardware buttons on bottom doesnt work
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bataya:
[MENTION=2719194]yantz[/MENTION] Any way to implement/port swipe over menu>home>back to wake and back>home>menu to sleep? I use this on old htc, and it is way better and practice then dt2w, zero chance to accidentally wake device.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
CM already has these options. I'm using few of them.

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bataya:
Don't think so, this is kernel related features. When screen is off, swipe over buttons from left to right should wake device, and from right to left should turn off screen.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
In CM , long press of any of software buttons can be configured of some options how screen off. Also there is an option for each button able to wake up the device. This last option never worked till Yantz release her Kernel. But first option, (screen off) always worked. So... I can say that your requirement feature is fully working at now.

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bataya:
Ok, try to lock device then wake it up (don't unlock), and now try to turn off screen with long press on any button. Does it work?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
Both options works only with screen unlocked. If your problem Is only this (cause have to enter the passkey) , can try the smart lock feature (body detection for example). I using this option. There is a great feature

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bataya:
What you use for smart lock unlocking?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
The feature that includes on Google play services. Its under settings - lock screen - smartlock. The body detection feature is incredible and comfortable

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bataya:
Tnx, didn't even know about body detection. :)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] castleofglass:
Nothing like "c" for camera or "v" for flash as p8 lite?? How ever it's a very good work ?

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] FireAlchemist:
I'm on redmi 3 pro, nothing is working here, neither the dt2w nor the fingerprint. the fingerprint options disappered. let me know if you want me to test something.

EDIT

the dt2w is working now
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] raffles496:
This is boot log.

Fingerprint and FM Radio no work.

Thanks for you support, excellent work.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] finalvent:
touchscreen is working but navigation key(menu.home.back) isn't. sensor working good. thx for yur great work sir
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
People with touchscreen navigation problem please try this. This should fix it Then I can move on to fingerprint
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Rav30:
Navigation buttons still dont work.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] finalvent:
yup still not work
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Alwaysetia01:
I find new bug on cm12 by nehz. when Im charging my phone while off battery can't increase... i hope you Will fix it thanks anyway
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] davtse:
heads up to the dev, might be good for you to start a beta testing team split into both the normal redmi and the pro version. Ideally these are people who know how to get logs and dont mind tinkering with their phones. will help a great deal when it comes to testing releases and what not. right now its kinda messy and not everyone is providing. I'd volunteer but i've moved on to other devices.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] santehmen:
You do not plan to use double tap to lock the device? ;) Thank you :)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] raffles496:
Xposed + DoubleTaptoSleep module is very very functional. Me use this option.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] luilly:
Also can you try another launcher like nova

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Wong Jowo:
hmm... But Redmi 3 And Redmi 3Pro the Hardware Sensor are different. Not Only Them , But the same devices (R3 vs R3 or R3pro vs R3pro) Possible has Different Manufacturer hardware Sensor (Yamaha,Liteon, OEM , Qualcomm And More ) :| . i think This Kernel Must updated From kernel the Latest MIUi 7 STABLE 7.5.20 not from 7.3.2 :D

CMIIW sorry for my Bad English.

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its Mean ,This project need more Tester :v :p

Hahaha :D :silly:
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] santehmen:
Thanks, but I'm interested in a function in the kernel! ;)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] castleofglass:
When I went to bed dt2w worked perfectly (sweep to wake not) and when I woke up touch didn't work, so I restored a backup... Do you need a log? How can I get it?

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Yes very correct. I'm dealing with not just redmi 3 and redmi 3 pro but with each of them having different hardwares. And to add to the misery, the source code released by xiaomi is crap
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Right I'll have to do that :good:
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] v0ne:
Working great on my Redmi 3 (w/out fingerprint scanner) running cm12.1. Im now checking deepsleep of my phone and will report back.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Wong Jowo:
damn

1 General ROM MIUI , Are have special Kernel (For Two Both devices has Sd616 and same sensor Camera ) and Ido.xml inside on Miuisystem. .. damn
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bataya:
Is there way to enable pocket detection with proximity sensor? Today i accidentally unlock phone in pocket, run titanium backup and wipe data for user and system apps.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] castleofglass:
Why doesn't touch work after reboot? :(
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yulvir:
I am using gravity box from xposed to fix this?

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bataya:
What settings from gravity box?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yulvir:
Energy setting - -> wake up with proximity

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[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Not sure abt cm but prevent pocket dial in miui works very well

To enable across reboots, you need to enable init.d support and place a script in /etc/init.d
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
I need testers please

1. Those with imagis panel ie. touchscreen problem

2. Redmi 3 Pro users

Pm me thx
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] FireAlchemist:
Does anybody experienced lags and big heating while playing ? I never had this with the stock kernel, but I should do more tests.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yantz:
Nobody has volunteer yet so I post this here. Those with touchscreen problem please test this thx
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] ominious:
Hi, thanks for the work done. My redmi 3 does not work with your kernel patch. Do not operate the touch buttons on the latest version, as well as not working double tab.

LCD: nt35521s_HD720p_video_EBBG

TP: EBBG,ist30xx_HD,FW:12,Black
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Alwaysetia01:
same

when I was using the first built I have problem with touchscreen. then I used build on page 14 touchscreen work but button doesn't work ... then I use this new built its same touchscreen work but button (home, back, recent) doesn't work n also when I am charging my phone off can't increase...

#Sorry if my English is bad :)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] genlies:
1. Works well in first boot after flash the kernel.

2. Reboot phone, touchscreen does not work. Same as previous versions.

3. Reboot phone again(volume down + power key), touchscreen and dt2w work well.

Please ignore point 2 and 3. After double check, I have the same situation as post #176

Additional:

System: MIUI 7.5.2.0 China stable version

I didn't flash Redmi3_initd_enabler.zip

I use Kernel Adiutor to enable dt2w
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] dimaz.id:
Bug :

-proxymit sensor is not working if headset plug in

-radio fb can't turned on

Please fixed Radio fm and proxymit sensor if headset plug in

#Thanks #GoodJoob
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] phidung3721:
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5796d635d1ef3/liveboot.zip [MENTION=225651]op[/MENTION] latest zip fixed the touchscreen problem but the capacitive buttons stops responding. Here is a log from chainfire's live log app. Thanks OP.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] anggabastian:
I found a bug using latest build (and previous build also) on cm12 (nehz's rom), when i reboot the phone and dont touch the phone until the boot complete amd screen goes off by itself and let it be for a couple of minutes, the touchscreen not working... but if after boot complete i unlock the phone and wait until kernel auditor apply dt2w settings, it works normally.....

I'll try to provide boot log later....

Note: i am using non pro redmi 3

Thanks
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] raffles496:
Same problem here, i thinking this is caused for Xposed, but i see that is not true? You use Xposed?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] anggabastian:
Yes, i use xposed... is this bug related to xposed module?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Rav30:
For me touch work good but navigation buttons still donesnt work. dt2w ok.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] santehmen:
It does not work the radio and about double tapa to lock> It is worth the wait?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ch0de:
I just ordered my sprint s7 edge. And have a few questions. i am looking for somthing up to date and not from march which seams to be most of the threads i find regarding this topic.

After browsing the S7 edge for Att, verizon, T-mobile and international it seams they all have root, roms and recoveries. What is so different about sprint?

Main things i want from my s7 (short of installing a slimmed down rom) is Full ad blocking (Not just in browser ad blocking) and titanium backup for freezing apps, backing up call log and SMS/MMS and the likes.

Any help would be great, thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Binary100100:
We first of all please take time and read up on the phone.

Basically there are various models of the phone but two processors.

The Qualcomm (US versions with T-Mobile, ATT, Spring and Verizon) all are Qualcomm. The Qualcomm phones (to include your Sprint phone) have locked bootloaders. What this means is that you cannot ODIN flash anything not signed by a carrier or by Samsung. It just won't install. If you do manage to acquire root and modify the system, the kernel will cause it to bootloop. Currently, we have an engineering kernel that allows root access and to boot the phone... but many to most people (to include my own experiences) report the phone to run sluggish (or lag), hot and with terrible battery life. Most I can ever get from my phone before rooting was about 20 hours. I get about half of that now. A lot of games are unplayable now and sometimes the phones just lock up and/or crash for no reason. A few have even reported waking up to see their phones stuck in a bootloop and had to flash the stock firmware and re-root just to fix it. So.... we're a long way from perfect regarding rooting.

Some things to research:

After rooting you'll notice a strange icon. That's the RCS icon. There are threads with instructions with how to remove it.

Look up Busybox on Rails to install busybox. You'll need that.

Lookup and install Flashfire from Playstore. You'll likely need that.

We don't have a custom recovery so Flashfire will be as close as you can get.

Just in case, download a copy of your firmware from Sammobile.com. You'll never know if you need to restore back to stock.

Also, check my signature for a guide from psouza4. That'll really help.

Remember that almost nothing that you can think of is original so I'm sure that almost anything that you can think to ask has been asked before. Search before posting.

Good luck!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] junaidmatlub1:
I look at my friends at university with iphone 5s' they've had for >2 years and they work like they're brand new. Is that the case with android phones? I recently just bought a samsung galaxy s7 and then canceled the order because of my realisation that the price was ridiculous. What I am asking is that if I opted for the s6 now, will the lack of updates (as its older) reduce the life of the phone? Or does it not matter - a new s6 will last just as long as an s7?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aksh25:
I feel that any phone should work decently for atleast 2 years from its release date given that it has decent specs. After 2 years, the device usually starts to slow down. And this slowing down is inevitable.

This slow down happens because of all the software updates your apps gets. As apps introduces new features, it often requires more resources from the device. The weaker the specs are, the harder it is for the phone to keep up with the software updates.

If you only plan to use 2-3 apps on your smartphone and keep it in a condition similar to when you bought it (no root, no custom roms or anything like that), it would perform great. I have seen my parents take very good care of their old phones and they still work great!

So to answer your question, do you need the lastest one?

No, you just need to ask yourself how long do you plan to stick with the phone you buy.

With both s6 and s7 you should be able to use them for 3 years easily from their release date. So with s7 you got about 3 years and s6 you got about 2 years. After that who knows how much resource hungry would the new version of android or apps would be.

In my opinion, you could get OnePlus 3 and that too should last you for around 2.5 - 3 years with ease! That phone has 6 gigs of ram with snapdragon 820 and its half the price of s7 !!