[Q] Sprint LG OptimusG LS970 comparable to LG Mach LS860? - Sprint LG Optimus G

Ive been looking for development on the LG Mach LS860, but I have not turned up anything besides a small thread just trying to gain support. I was wondering if any brilliant minds here knew if the LS860 is similar software or hardware wise to the OptimusG LS970? I know it has different specs, but I was hoping it would use the same chipset or similar software so that I could try using OptimusG root/unlocking techniques with a slimmer chance of destroying my phone. Haha (not worried about losing apps/contacts, just worried about having a bricked bootloader)
Thanks for any input in advance!
My justification for inquiring about this is the fact that they were released at the same time and have similar physical features, besides the Mach's physical keyboard.

jfm567 said:
Ive been looking for development on the LG Mach LS860, but I have not turned up anything besides a small thread just trying to gain support. I was wondering if any brilliant minds here knew if the LS860 is similar software or hardware wise to the OptimusG LS970? I know it has different specs, but I was hoping it would use the same chipset or similar software so that I could try using OptimusG root/unlocking techniques with a slimmer chance of destroying my phone. Haha (not worried about losing apps/contacts, just worried about having a bricked bootloader)
Thanks for any input in advance!
My justification for inquiring about this is the fact that they were released at the same time and have similar physical features, besides the Mach's physical keyboard.
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No were near compatible. I found a few mach threads. Let me get you some links.
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_Epic said:
No were near compatible. I found a few mach threads. Let me get you some links.
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Ah, ok, thanks for the reply! I was pretty skeptical about them being the same also. But I had hope somewhere deep down. Haha Hopefully somebody will pick up a Mach project soon.....

Sorry, mach is dual core s3, we are quad s4 pro. Totally different GPU and CPU. The evo 3d is the closest device to you.
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correction, mach is a dual core s4+

funkym0nk3y said:
correction, mach is a dual core s4+
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Weird. Could have sworn it was s3. I guess the photon q is closest then.
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Mine is stuck on the original software, looking for BooksTablet.apk and BooksTablet.odex since somehow they got modified. Sprint refuses to reflash it for me. Running out of options on this device. Why can't they just have a reflash tool? This would make life so much easier.

Mgamerz said:
Mine is stuck on the original software, looking for BooksTablet.apk and BooksTablet.odex since somehow they got modified. Sprint refuses to reflash it for me. Running out of options on this device. Why can't they just have a reflash tool? This would make life so much easier.
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Try the lg mobile update thing from their website. Should work.
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xboxfanj said:
Weird. Could have sworn it was s3. I guess the photon q is closest then.
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So, is it possible to use roms based on that phone/chipset then? I figured using the optimus g unlocked bootloader would have been best since I assumed the software would be very similar.
Mgamerz said:
Mine is stuck on the original software, looking for BooksTablet.apk and BooksTablet.odex since somehow they got modified. Sprint refuses to reflash it for me. Running out of options on this device. Why can't they just have a reflash tool? This would make life so much easier.
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Is there any way I can get this for you? Id be glad to try as long as it doesn't destroy my phone! Haha

xboxfanj said:
Try the lg mobile update thing from their website. Should work.
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It says it doesn't work with this phone...
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jfm567 said:
So, is it possible to use roms based on that phone/chipset then? I figured using the optimus g unlocked bootloader would have been best since I assumed the software would be very similar.
Is there any way I can get this for you? Id be glad to try as long as it doesn't destroy my phone! Haha
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1. Not quite
2. Adb pull /system/app/file
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xboxfanj said:
1. Not quite
2. Adb pull /system/app/file
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-sigh- Well, id probably play around with it a little more if I had a good backup phone and if LG would give me an unlocked bootloader. Thanks for your help, if there was a way to point me in the right direction id appreciate it.
And I got it for him, I just used a root explorer and copied the app to my SD card. More complicated than what you just stated I know. Haha

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Meizu ported to Evo. Port to Inc possible?

http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...-evo-4g/&category=classic&icid=eng_latest_art
Is it possible to port to the Inc?
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I just read that and came straight here to find out if there's an Incredible port. I'm sure there will be soon
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Hope so, pretty cool lookin!
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joe3681 said:
Is it possible to port to the Inc?
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Sure it's possible... I'll take a crack at it.
n_i_x said:
Sure it's possible... I'll take a crack at it.
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I Got Happy When I Read This Post
I Got Even More Happier When I Read Who Posted It!!
Your Work Is Amazing n_i_x!!!
it looks like a bad theme over miui. still always nice to see something new to mess with.
I been trying to port it to incredible but no luck yet. Very happy to see n_I_x posting.
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br125 said:
it looks like a bad theme over miui. still always nice to see something new to mess with.
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That's what I always assumed what it was.
I've got it booting now. Just need to do a bit of cleanup to get everything working.
My first impression... MIUI is better but time will tell.
n_i_x said:
I've got it booting now. Just need to do a bit of cleanup to get everything working.
My first impression... MIUI is better but time will tell.
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You are quick. I been trying for 2 days but always hangs on boot animation. Not boot loop just hangs
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n_i_x said:
Sure it's possible... I'll take a crack at it.
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I'm pretty sure I wet myself when I read that!
Please! that would be so cool! this rom looks so cool!
joe3681 said:
I'm pretty sure I wet myself when I read that!
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Don't.. it's quite terrible really. I'm not seeing anything special over stock Android. I don't see any of those neat features shown in the screenshots.
So either this dump isn't a real dump of the shipping phone or I'm not looking in the right places.
I've got 3G working and most everything else working, but am having serious gfx issues making the ROM unusable.
I'm not really terribly interested in Meizu M9 but was bored and up for a challenge. If I can't get it working fully tonight, I'll post what I have and someone else can takeover.
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Don't.. it's quite terrible really. I'm not seeing anything special over stock Android. I don't see any of those neat features shown in the screenshots.
So either this dump isn't a real dump of the shipping phone or I'm not looking in the right places.
I've got 3G working and most everything else working, but am having serious gfx issues making the ROM unusable.
I'm not really terribly interested in Meizu M9 but was bored and up for a challenge. If I can't get it working fully tonight, I'll post what I have and someone else can takeover.
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What is supposedly supposed to be so great about it?
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n_i_x said:
Don't.. it's quite terrible really. I'm not seeing anything special over stock Android. I don't see any of those neat features shown in the screenshots.
So either this dump isn't a real dump of the shipping phone or I'm not looking in the right places.
I've got 3G working and most everything else working, but am having serious gfx issues making the ROM unusable.
I'm not really terribly interested in Meizu M9 but was bored and up for a challenge. If I can't get it working fully tonight, I'll post what I have and someone else can takeover.
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Oh wow.
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superchilpil said:
What is supposedly supposed to be so great about it?
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Something different. Like miui.
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superchilpil said:
What is supposedly supposed to be so great about it?
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No idea, I wasn't impressed months ago when they announced it. Only reason I am doing this is because I figured it would be pretty easy to do. I was partly right.
I'm not sure what is really going on with the gfx.. but there is a new M9 firmware released a few days ago.
http://www.meizume.com/meizu-m9-firmware/12641-meizu-m9-firmware-v1-0-2-14504-a.html
Gonna try using that to see if it's any better and if not, just release as-is cuz I'm kinda over it.
Graphics issues are fixed... I should be able to release this sometime tonight once I fix up a few other issues and update it to the latest m9 release.
n_i_x said:
Graphics issues are fixed... I should be able to release this sometime tonight once I fix up a few other issues and update it to the latest m9 release.
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Your a machine. To bad you don't make a guide on how to port roms to incredible. That would benefit the incredible community huge.
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sneaky_zekey said:
Your a machine. To bad you don't make a guide on how to port roms to incredible. That would benefit the incredible community huge.
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There is no all-purpose porting method. Sure some things work on most AOSP roms (kernel, drivers, etc.) but every ROM is different and it really just comes down to experience and troubleshooting skill.

OGP or the S4

bought both and not sure which I like the best...I so wish I could combine the best of each phone and make the perfect one.
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S4 I feel like when it comes to rom support it will do better same goes with android updates and the phone is damn sexy lol
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The only advantage I find in the s4 is dev support but so far I'm okay with LG software.
I really can't get past how small the s4 is..I've been spoiled by my Note 1 for so long anything smaller isn't an option for me.
MrDSL said:
The only advantage I find in the s4 is dev support but so far I'm okay with LG software.
I really can't get past how small the s4 is..I've been spoiled by my Note 1 for so long anything smaller isn't an option for me.
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Agreed! I've also felt like the S4 is a bit flimsy by comparison. When I hold my G Pro it feels solid and sturdy. When I hold my girlfriend's S4 it just feels light and cheap. Having all kinds of Dev and ROM support would be nice, but the LG Software isn't as bad as TW and we've got thecubed hard at work cracking the bootloader open.
Until Samsung steps up their build quality I'll be sticking with other manufacturers.
MrDSL said:
The only advantage I find in the s4 is dev support but so far I'm okay with LG software.
I really can't get past how small the s4 is..I've been spoiled by my Note 1 for so long anything smaller isn't an option for me.
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Same thing here. I bought the St and found the screen to be too small. This phone is perfect on the stock ROM.
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mrfeuss said:
but the LG Software isn't as bad as TW
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I seriously can't stand Touchwiz. For the first time in a long time the manufacturer UI on a phone doesn't really bother me. Rock on LG!
Seriously the only gripe I have is that the contacts app doesn't let me manually join contacts.
borgib said:
I seriously can't stand Touchwiz. For the first time in a long time the manufacturer UI on a phone doesn't really bother me. Rock on LG!
Seriously the only gripe I have is that the contacts app doesn't let me manually join contacts.
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Yes it does can't give you direction at the moment but I've don't it.
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borgib said:
I seriously can't stand Touchwiz. For the first time in a long time the manufacturer UI on a phone doesn't really bother me. Rock on LG!
Seriously the only gripe I have is that the contacts app doesn't let me manually join contacts.
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tap the contact, tap the menu button, tap join, tap the contact you wish to join.
Wow... I feel stupid.... I can't believe I missed that!
Thank you! I really appreciate the help!
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borgib said:
When I do that it gives me a listed of suggested contacts to join. Its nice but not as robust as any other phone I've used. Basically if the name doesn't match between the different contacts it won't suggest joining them, and it doesn't give you an option to join manually. For example my mother. I have her contact listed as mom, but her Facebook profile is by her real name. It doesn't list her in suggested for this reason, so I can't join the two contacts.
I really appreciate the help
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Try contact picture sync
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=heinrisch.contact.picture.sync
MrDSL said:
Try contact picture sync
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=heinrisch.contact.picture.sync
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Thanks I read his instructions wrong. I don't know how I missed it in the first place.... wow....
You'll notice I edited my original post lol
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borgib said:
Thanks I read his instructions wrong. I don't know how I missed it in the first place.... wow....
You'll notice I edited my original post lol
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I haven't tried the lg contact to synch cause that app has always given me the best looking pics
nthknd said:
bought both and not sure which I like the best...I so wish I could combine the best of each phone and make the perfect one.
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Well I've decided to keep all the phones( note 2, LG Optimus gpro, and the s4. I said I wasn't going to be that guy spending so much money on phones but it just kinda happened. Lol and now I can't make up my mind...damn you cell phone manufactures.
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I had the S4 and I sold it and bought the G Pro and love the G pro Better because the more customization and that cool led notification around the home button I rooted, but I will probably never put a custom rom on it:good:
You can't because there's nothing available. I have both phones and I gotta say that I hate not being able to install custom roms. Also when it comes to updates, LG sucks. It took over a year for LG to release ICS for Thrill. Even then, the ROM still sucks and still outdated. It's slow as hell. The OGP has somewhat up to date ROM now, but I'm afraid that it'll be stuck at 4.1.2 forever while the S4 is enjoying the unannounced 4.3.
Just because it's leaked doesn't mean it'll get 4.3 anytime soon. As for this phone, better than the rest in my opinion. Gs4 is good but I couldn't stand the lag and even though had custom Rom on it I couldn't help but be annoyed by the samoled screen, especially after owning the nexus 4. Regardless of when we will get custom roms, this phone is still badass the way it is. Stock Rom updates, who needs em? Majority of us are going to install custom anyways and those we don't want to do custom just root.
This phone is the ****!
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borgib said:
I seriously can't stand Touchwiz. For the first time in a long time the manufacturer UI on a phone doesn't really bother me. Rock on LG!
Seriously the only gripe I have is that the contacts app doesn't let me manually join contacts.
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If TouchWiz is annoying and you want a solution without a root check Nova launcher out.
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Missing Cuban said:
If TouchWiz is annoying and you want a solution without a root check Nova launcher out.
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Touchwiz encompasses more than just the launcher. It's the theme of the settings, SMS, browser... the default icons. I just don't care for it. It feels web 1.0 on a web 2.0 world
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Jammol said:
Just because it's leaked doesn't mean it'll get 4.3 anytime soon.
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WTF are you talking about? S4 is already running 4.3 Google Edition. If you mean OGP won't get it anytime soon then I can totally understand.
cproaudio said:
WTF are you talking about? S4 is already running 4.3 Google Edition. If you mean OGP won't get it anytime soon then I can totally understand.
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I thought you were referring to ogpro.
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4.3 System Dump

Looks like 4.3 got leaked for the N4
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-leaks-jwr66n-heres-the-system-dump-download/
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Interesting. Could this mean this system dump from the Nexus 4 be modified so it can run on the Optimus G? I would love to see what sort of changes 4.3 has.
Don't hold your breath.
ksweeley said:
Interesting. Could this mean this system dump from the Nexus 4 be modified so it can run on the Optimus G? I would love to see what sort of changes 4.3 has.
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I think if the differences between the Nexus 4 and the Optimus G were really as minimal as they seem than it wouldn't have been such a nightmare for the devs to bring AOSP to this phone in the first place. Still, I'm being optimistic.
gentlemenace said:
I think if the differences between the Nexus 4 and the Optimus G were really as minimal as they seem than it wouldn't have been such a nightmare for the devs to bring AOSP to this phone in the first place. Still, I'm being optimistic.
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Keep up the faith!
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GSM to CDMA is a nightmare might as well just wait for source to drop.
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I could be wrong but the biggest differences between 4.3 and what we have are the phone dialer and camera app, and we have those too.
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scottndville said:
I could be wrong but the biggest differences between 4.3 and what we have are the phone dialer and camera app, and we have those too.
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Good point. And at some point the software upgrades will outgrow our hardware. I'm content with all of the development and roms that we have. I remember looking back, not being sure if our bootloader would ever be unlocked, then the cubed and shellnut came through. This phone has come a long way from its release.
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Good point. And at some point the software upgrades will outgrow our hardware. I'm content with all of the development and roms that we have. I remember looking back, not being sure if our bootloader would ever be unlocked, then the cubed and shellnut came through. This phone has come a long way from its release.
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It will be a while before the hardware on this phone gets outgrown. That's one of the reasons I originally bought this phone instead of the S3 when it was released....because I knew THAT phone's hardware would eventually be outgrown by software updates. But I know as long as the Nexus 4 is able to handle software upgrades, we will too. And we all know the Nexus devices are first in line with the software upgrades.
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I'm brand new to the whole development aspect of Android and have never really peaked at the code so please excuse my ignorance on the topic, but why is GSM to CDMA so hard?
I would think the OS would be built in a way that it utilizes drivers/modules to offload a lot of that dirty work. So it would be something like:
(quick pseudo code so don't get nitpicky.. just trying to get the idea across)
Code:
network = new NetworkDriver('LGOG_CDMA'); //swap out CDMA for GSM drivers, etc..
network.init();
network.sendPacket(your_data_stuff);
and then it would be a matter of then at least trying and hacking the drivers from 4.2, assuming system calls don't change drastically with every minor release wouldn't this work?
natator99 said:
I'm brand new to the whole development aspect of Android and have never really peaked at the code so please excuse my ignorance on the topic, but why is GSM to CDMA so hard?
I would think the OS would be built in a way that it utilizes drivers/modules to offload a lot of that dirty work. So it would be something like:
(quick pseudo code so don't get nitpicky.. just trying to get the idea across)
Code:
network = new NetworkDriver('LGOG_CDMA'); //swap out CDMA for GSM drivers, etc..
network.init();
network.sendPacket(your_data_stuff);
and then it would be a matter of then at least trying and hacking the drivers from 4.2, assuming system calls don't change drastically with every minor release wouldn't this work?
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I can't speak on specifics, but we had a N4 Conversion Rom for 4.2.2 and it quickly became known to brick certain phones. It was discouraged to use it.
Well my camera works with 4.3 so if we get someone on the port we would have a top tier phone with the latest and greatest Google flavoring ....
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natator99 said:
I'm brand new to the whole development aspect of Android and have never really peaked at the code so please excuse my ignorance on the topic, but why is GSM to CDMA so hard?
I would think the OS would be built in a way that it utilizes drivers/modules to offload a lot of that dirty work. So it would be something like:
(quick pseudo code so don't get nitpicky.. just trying to get the idea across)
Code:
network = new NetworkDriver('LGOG_CDMA'); //swap out CDMA for GSM drivers, etc..
network.init();
network.sendPacket(your_data_stuff);
and then it would be a matter of then at least trying and hacking the drivers from 4.2, assuming system calls don't change drastically with every minor release wouldn't this work?
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It isn't too bad, but there are other hardware and software differences. Stay patient, we're not far off.
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xboxfanj said:
It isn't too bad, but there are other hardware and software differences. Stay patient, we're not far off.
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I think it be easier to port from s4 ,HTC one because hardware wise were almost identicle wise... Software wise know that's a different story ....
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bigfdaddy2 said:
I think it be easier to port from s4 ,HTC one because hardware wise were almost identicle wise... Software wise know that's a different story ....
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We are building from source, not porting zips. It'll be CM10.2 when ready. Also, the Nexus 4 is much closer to us than the S4 or One.
But since hardware wise we all run the same base wouldnt it be easier from any of them ? I've messed around have had a s4 ROM running with data working on my phone ...
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Lg g2 knock knock feature for s4

Hello Xda, I was curious whether there is an application for all android devices that enables the knock knock feature from the g2. If anyone knows, please post the link. Cheers
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nexusmanftw said:
Hello Xda, I was curious whether there is an application for all android devices that enables the knock knock feature from the g2. If anyone knows, please post the link. Cheers
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I know I can set certain behaviors with apex launcher using a desktop double tap which resembled the "knock knock" feature. Sleeping and waking the phone isnt one of them though.
They had an app for the Nexus line called "PGM Nexus" that had the exact same function. Maybe you could ask those guys for a similar mod for the S4?
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Armandopjr said:
They had an app for the Nexus line called "PGM Nexus" that had the exact same function. Maybe you could ask those guys for a similar mod for the S4?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.paranoid.touchcontrolfree&hl=en
says its compatible so i tried it but needs you to install a seperate app after it.. the actual module is only for nexus.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.paranoid.touchcontrolfree&hl=en
says its compatible so i tried it but needs you to install a seperate app after it.. the actual module is only for nexus.
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The only problem is that I'm not rooted
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The only problem is that I'm not rooted
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Good luck with any moderate to serious mods without being rooted
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The Illest 619 said:
Good luck with any moderate to serious mods without being rooted
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I don't see how it's so serious. It's just tapping the display twice to wake the device. How complicated is it?
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I don't see how it's so serious. It's just tapping the display twice to wake the device. How complicated is it?
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It's all about permissions... What is the so permitted to do without root access?
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Maybe a tasked profile.
If I actually did help, how bout a Thanks
Thought something like this was kernel based. Custom kernels for the htc one have this ability.
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Pretty sure osmosizzz is correct. Faux and Franco usually build this in but without root your sol. Sorry dude.
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I had PGM on my galaxy nexus.... after getting used to it, it really really hard to live without this feature (especially after a few failed hardware buttons on phones in the past). Alongside the on-screen buttons, my phone required no hardware button pressing.
This is the one feature I will go to the ends of the earth looking for, and unfortunately I have yet to find anything like this for the S4. The reason this is such an obscure feature is because it requires low level kernel+hardware development, and from what I have heard from ponery and other devs, getting the kernel and screen to listen for specific screen input /w a corresponding kernel module (while keeping battery drain at an acceptable level) requires very very specific hardware and boatloads of very extensive, tricky, and sensitive development.
I wish someone would make something like this for the S4 (if ponery did I would jump for joy), and I would pay good money for it too.
It would have been really awesome if samsung would have included this type of feature alongside airview (and made sure they were both really really polished.... like an open airview api out-of-the-box), instead of the dumpster full of gimmicky garbage they did include.
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I had PGM on my galaxy nexus.... after getting used to it, it really really hard to live without this feature (especially after a few failed hardware buttons on phones in the past). Alongside the on-screen buttons, my phone required no hardware button pressing.
This is the one feature I will go to the ends of the earth looking for, and unfortunately I have yet to find anything like this for the S4. The reason this is such an obscure feature is because it requires low level kernel+hardware development, and from what I have heard from ponery and other devs, getting the kernel and screen to listen for specific screen input /w a corresponding kernel module (while keeping battery drain at an acceptable level) requires very very specific hardware and boatloads of very extensive, tricky, and sensitive development.
I wish someone would make something like this for the S4 (if ponery did I would jump for joy), and I would pay good money for it too.
It would have been really awesome if samsung would have included this type of feature alongside airview (and made sure they were both really really polished.... like an open airview api out-of-the-box), instead of the dumpster full of gimmicky garbage they did include.
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Guess it is time for me to switch to lg
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the PGM feature is the best implementation ive seen id really like to see that on the s4
calrity
The Illest 619 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.paranoid.touchcontrolfree&hl=en
says its compatible so i tried it but needs you to install a seperate app after it.. the actual module is only for nexus.
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what else did you install to get it working?
i would seriously pay to get this feature on an s3 or see it available for the s4 if i ever find a cheap s4 to buy that i can flash or byod to my company
robcop19 said:
what else did you install to get it working?
i would seriously pay to get this feature on an s3 or see it available for the s4 if i ever find a cheap s4 to buy that i can flash or byod to my company
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what kernel are compatible with it, kt, chronicle and where can i download module for it ?
nexusmanftw said:
I don't see how it's so serious. It's just tapping the display twice to wake the device. How complicated is it?
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You can buy LG G2
The Illest 619 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.paranoid.touchcontrolfree&hl=en
says its compatible so i tried it but needs you to install a seperate app after it.. the actual module is only for nexus.
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I don't mean to bother but I asked a few months ago how you got the app working on your s4. You said you downloaded something else to do it? I've been looking everywhere for this.
I know I would need a kernel as well so what kernel did you get with it?
robcop19 said:
I don't mean to bother but I asked a few months ago how you got the app working on your s4. You said you downloaded something else to do it? I've been looking everywhere for this.
I know I would need a kernel as well so what kernel did you get with it?
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Don't think I ever said I got it working. The description at the time said it was compatible (which it doesn't now) but after installing the app I needed to install some extra module which is only for nexus which made it useless for me.
Guys newbie here... found someting about knock on feature...
Its on ExperimentalX kernal but its not for our device hope so it can be ported buy developers.
If it helps here's the link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/orig-development/kernel-elementalx-n5-0-23-t2519607

QHD Display and Gaming Questions

Can someone explain how this will work? are the games rendered at 2560*1440 or is it 1920*1080 scaled? or is it up to the game developers how this works?
I like the LG G3 but I'm a little concerned about the extreme resolution and how it will effect gaming performance, I'm probably worrying about nothing and Android has a way of handling this but I want to be sure.
Thanks in Advance.
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Can someone explain how this will work? are the games rendered at 2560*1440 or is it 1920*1080 scaled? or is it up to the game developers how this works?
I like the LG G3 but I'm a little concerned about the extreme resolution and how it will effect gaming performance, I'm probably worrying about nothing and Android has a way of handling this but I want to be sure.
Thanks in Advance.
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The games with 1080P Resolutions will run on 1080P resolution itself. Its like watching a 720P movie on a 1080P display. Unless they come up with the new Quad HD [xxxhdpi] trend.
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Shocky2 said:
Can someone explain how this will work? are the games rendered at 2560*1440 or is it 1920*1080 scaled? or is it up to the game developers how this works?
I like the LG G3 but I'm a little concerned about the extreme resolution and how it will effect gaming performance, I'm probably worrying about nothing and Android has a way of handling this but I want to be sure.
Thanks in Advance.
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Until everything catches up. The only real qhd stuff will be the wallpapers and lg specific apps.
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Okay, so it sounds like games are upscaled somehow or the internal target resolution still remains 1080p?
How about emulators like N64 or PS, if they have no option to set resolution will they be forced to use 2560*1440 when going fullscreen?

			
				
Billy Madison said:
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Whoaaa that was a horrible lag when going into the apps and scrolling, I might stay with my s5 then...ughh lags... They netted to put a 64bit processor in that... ☺
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Slicktune said:
Whoaaa that was a horrible lag when going into the apps and scrolling, I might stay with my s5 then...ughh lags... They netted to put a 64bit processor in that... ☺
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Se those markings on the bottom? Ye, pre-release test unit with pre-release software. Even the global pre-release software is smooth.
wargreymon89 said:
Se those markings on the bottom? Ye, pre-release test unit with pre-release software. Even the global pre-release software is smooth.
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Thanks for clarifying, everyday I either love the phone or I end up disliking it.. But really thanks for clearing that up, now all I need to know is if we are going to be able to install cm 11 or any aosp Roms. If you know let me know (t mobile USA)
Thanks in advance!!
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Slicktune said:
Thanks for clarifying, everyday I either love the phone or I end up disliking it.. But really thanks for clearing that up, now all I need to know is if we are going to be able to install cm 11 or any aosp Roms. If you know let me know (t mobile USA)
Thanks in advance!!
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Just give the devs some time and Im sure they will bypass the bootloader in one way or another. The phone hasnt hit the global market yet.
Slicktune said:
Thanks for clarifying, everyday I either love the phone or I end up disliking it.. But really thanks for clearing that up, now all I need to know is if we are going to be able to install cm 11 or any aosp Roms. If you know let me know (t mobile USA)
Thanks in advance!!
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They don't even have a custom recovery yet....baby steps ....dev will pick up when the us versions release
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Epix4G said:
They don't even have a custom recovery yet....baby steps ....dev will pick up when the us versions release
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Someone is offering me $500 for my s5 right now as of this moment, he Gave me a week.... Would you do it?
Thanks in advance, any feed back is appreciated... Only reason I held back is because I don't know how strong development will on g3, so I told him to give me a week.
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Slicktune said:
Someone is offering me $500 for my s5 right now as of this moment, he Gave me a week.... Would you do it?
Thanks in advance, any feed back is appreciated... Only reason I held back is because I don't know how strong development will on g3, so I told him to give me a week.
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I'd sell the lag machine and get the G3.
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J.Guido85 said:
I'd sell the lag machine and get the G3.
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Just scared they soft have root for the USA T-Mobile version... ?
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Slicktune said:
Just scared they soft have root for the USA T-Mobile version... ?
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as long as t-mo doesn't pull the stunt they did with g2 then you would be able to root g3 on t-mo
So on the g2 t-mo released there variant on 10c we had easy root access and it was easily exploitable for loki usage; fast forward about 8 months to the killer kitkat update for the g2 it took the devs exactly 6 days to figure out a workaround to use loki but 13 days total because we needed the source from lg(they slowed us down), fast forward to late April early May the ls980 finally got kitkat and autoprime(awesome dev) figured out a way to root using the stock recovery and shared it with the community and suddeny there were a lot of reports that the d801 t-mo variant was not being rooted, that there devices were being wiped and it turns out that for some reason t-mo removed access to the stock recovery, it was still there but it was only there for the factory reset option and so root was not and still is not possible on the t-mo g2 all the t-mo users need to downgrade to 4.2 root and either update to kk and hope root survives for those without supersu pro that had survival mode or downgrade to 4.2 root/custom recovery and then install a flashable 4.4 rom for there variants
so if you read my mini rant I suggest you wait until after the g3 is released on t-mo and we have more available information

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