What do you think?
And what would be a fair price for each? (Heavily used but in flawless condition since it's been protected in a case and screen protector since Day 1.)
Paul22000 said:
What do you think?
And what would be a fair price for each? (Heavily used but in flawless condition since it's been protected in a case and screen protector since Day 1.)
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I should put 4.4 with root on it, and when somebody shows interest for your gnex, ask them what they want and tell him/her what consequences are. I have really no idea on price, but I'm sure it will give you at least 15 euros more money than if you sell it with 4.3.
4.3, unless you want to wait for a really stable 4.4 release. You might get an idiot buyer who files a claim that the phone is "broken" from an unstable 4.4.
If you're planning to sell via CL though, just give the buyer the option of messaging you which version he prefers
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4.3, unless you want to wait for a really stable 4.4 release. You might get an idiot buyer who files a claim that the phone is "broken" from an unstable 4.4.
If you're planning to sell via CL though, just give the buyer the option of messaging you which version he prefers
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That's true. I guess the issue then is, would it be possible to unroot and downgrade 4.4, or will that take *another* few weeks/months for someone to figure out how to do?
to keep things official, i am going to sell mine with stock 4.3, unrooted.
Paul22000 said:
That's true. I guess the issue then is, would it be possible to unroot and downgrade 4.4, or will that take *another* few weeks/months for someone to figure out how to do?
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To unroot/downgrade, simply flash the factory 4.3 from the stickied thread
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To unroot/downgrade, simply flash the factory 4.3 from the stickied thread
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Interesting, thank you. I figured unrooting would be a more complex process and separate from the downgrade.
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Interesting, thank you. I figured unrooting would be a more complex process and separate from the downgrade.
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It's actually very straight forward, from fastboot just type in the following line to unroot your device after placing the stock firmware on it and bootloader:
fastboot oem lock
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It's actually very straight forward, from fastboot just type in the following line to unroot your device after placing the stock firmware on it and bootloader:
fastboot oem lock
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Ah yes, that's what I thought. It couldn't have been as simple as flashing the stock ROM.
I just don't want to prevent someone else from receiving an OTA if Google ever releases a bug fix or something, and then cursing me for having sold a phone that can't update.
lethallunatic said:
It's actually very straight forward, from fastboot just type in the following line to unroot your device after placing the stock firmware on it and bootloader:
fastboot oem lock
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Bootloader lock state have nothing to do with root.
Beamed from my Maguro
All you do is flash factory images and relock bootloader to get it back to 100% stock
Paul22000 said:
What do you think?
And what would be a fair price for each? (Heavily used but in flawless condition since it's been protected in a case and screen protector since Day 1.)
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There will be no 4.4 für GNex, so the question is stupid.
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There will be no 4.4 für GNex, so the question is stupid.
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there already is 4.4 for gnex, only buggy, but still your argument is invalid...
for op's question, if I were to sell my gnex now, I'd rather put it in totally stock condition without any whistles, to avoid complains from the buyer...
When I bought mine used I wanted it completely stock so I could learn how to unlock and root the right way as my previous phone had locked boot loader. Due to him shipping as soon as he got off work it was still modded. I had to learn how to reverse it but did manage to get it back to stock. I think most would like it stock for one you can make sure everything works knowing that a bug in aftermarket ROM is not an issue
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At this point leave it on 4.3.
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I will flash the stock factory image using the flash-all.sh...relock bootloader and i will sell it to.get a nexus5 as soon as possible
Leave it at 4.3, if a user wants to root they can. This is not an HTC where a user might want buy a rooted phone to save them the hassle. When selling on eBay I often time give the buyer the option.
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Also 4.4 way too buggy to sell. If I was a non tech guy I would be pissed to get a phone that with an alpha os
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Hello,
This device will be launching on Oct 28.
I need to know if something needs to be extracted for dev use before we root our phones. I plan on rooting this as soon as i get it, so if the devs need anything, it would be a good idea to tell me what and how to extract it. Im new to the rooting/hacking idea but im a computer technician so a simple explaination will be enough.
Cheers!
My only hope is that it isn't too much different from the 989, I also hope that there aren't as many issues with the screen as the T-Mobile version :/
actually, i was hoping to capture an original image before we even root the phone
just in case we need to flash back for warranty purposes
your best bet is to contact bubby323 that have already created one for the Tmo USA version
kriEv said:
Hello,
This device will be launching on Oct 28.
I need to know if something needs to be extracted for dev use before we root our phones. I plan on rooting this as soon as i get it, so if the devs need anything, it would be a good idea to tell me what and how to extract it. Im new to the rooting/hacking idea but im a computer technician so a simple explaination will be enough.
Cheers!
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Once I get my custom kernels done for the T-Mobile version tonight, I will compile you a root and recovery method, and pass along the instructions on how to make a backup before hands.
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AllGamer said:
actually, i was hoping to capture an original image before we even root the phone
just in case we need to flash back for warranty purposes
your best bet is to contact bubby323 that have already created one for the Tmo USA version
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Hey AllGamer,
Is it at all possible to get separate forums for this? I think it's going to be fairly crowded and add to the confusion.
bubby323 said:
Is it at all possible to get separate forums for this? I think it's going to be fairly crowded and add to the confusion.
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i seriously doubt the Admins will open a new forum for that, when it's the same phone
we just need some instruction to make an OEM ROM Dump and be able to flash it back, in case of warranty.
AllGamer said:
i seriously doubt the Admins will open a new forum for that, when it's the same phone
we just need some instruction to make an OEM ROM Dump and be able to flash it back, in case of warranty.
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Not a whole new forum, but a subforum, kind of like with the Original International Galaxy S II.
bubby323 said:
Once I get my custom kernels done for the T-Mobile version tonight, I will compile you a root and recovery method, and pass along the instructions on how to make a backup before hands.
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Hey AllGamer,
Is it at all possible to get separate forums for this? I think it's going to be fairly crowded and add to the confusion.
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You think the phones will differ that much? Is this going to stop us from getting custom roms installed?
So this puppy is coming out tomorrow 10am!
I need to know how to back up the stock ROM in case something goes wrong while rooting!
I'm going to go to the mall at 10am to get the phone! Woooo!
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I got mine at 8am, already rooted and have loaded eagles blood, went back to TELUS stock to de-bloat using titanium backup.
Dredd
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dredd0606 said:
I got mine at 8am, already rooted and have loaded eagles blood, went back to TELUS stock to de-bloat using titanium backup.
Dredd
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sweet!
i confirmed availability on the Best Buy stores around my area
i'll be picking one up at lunch time or after work
Does the telus version have the vertical line and blotting issue?
I'm pretty sure it's the same manufacturing line for the t-mobile version. Just a different carrier lock and ROM added in the end.
Up until the software, I don't see why they would manufacture it differently.
So i do suspect that it has the same issues as the t-mobile. Perhaps a smaller percentage since there isn't as many in canada and hopefully the QC got better for the second batch.
I do doubt it's as wide-spread as it appears on the forums. They've probably made millions of these phones that are perfectly fine.
bought my phone in downtown Montreal this morning,
screen is fine.
dont know what date is was manufactured, i cant seem to find the information...
i'll take some snapshot of the screen in a dark room when i get home
Didn't see posts above.
Allgamer please delete this post. Thanks.
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i'll take some snapshot of the screen in a dark room when i get home
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While the ideal test would be to put it against a Sprint unit that are known to have good screens, it may still be useful to put it next to a T-Mobile phone and take pictures while running the test described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320942
This would at least show us any differences between T-Mobile and Telus displays.
2 questions:
Are these telus branded? i.e. is Telus logo on the face of the phone like the T-Mobile version or does it just say samsung.
Can one root and unlock it to use on rogers or must one buy unlock code from online site?
Could you test the screen and see if it has issues as our tmous screen?
Canadoc said:
2 questions:
Are these telus branded? i.e. is Telus logo on the face of the phone like the T-Mobile version or does it just say samsung.
Can one root and unlock it to use on rogers or must one buy unlock code from online site?
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unbranded no telus logo anywhere
Did google say anything about 4.0.3 for the nexus?
From what I've heard, it was supposed to start rolling out already, Google found some quirks or bugs so they decided to pull it back. I'm sure we'll start to see it within a week or two.
cvbcbcmv said:
It rolls out when you decide to get your ass off of stock!
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Done "modding" my android phones. Causes nothing but issues.
brian85 said:
Done "modding" my android phones. Causes nothing but issues.
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I disagree.
brian85 said:
Done "modding" my android phones. Causes nothing but issues.
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I feel the same way. Caused me nothing but small heart attacks when I was flashing a rom and I thought I was bricking my phone.
Although I say that now but when I get my phone ill probably end up modding it lol
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I disagree.
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I've owned 10+ android phones in 3 years. Modding them/putting on different roms/etc would have its benefits, but in the end it just caused nothing but issues (either major or annoying minor ones).
And when I put the phone completely back to stock, it just never ran as good as it did when it really was stock before I started modding.
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I've owned 10+ android phones in 3 years. Modding them/putting on different roms/etc would have its benefits, but in the end it just caused nothing but issues (either major or annoying minor ones).
And when I put the phone completely back to stock, it just never ran as good as it did when it really was stock before I started modding.
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im in the same boat and totaly agree! give me root and CWM and im set... chasing the perfect rom is just that, a chase, and it goes on forever.. nothing worng with the chase, but its not for me anymore.
brian85 said:
Done "modding" my android phones. Causes nothing but issues.
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+1 we all deserve timely updates here
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triStateMindgate said:
From what I've heard, it was supposed to start rolling out already, Google found some quirks or bugs so they decided to pull it back. I'm sure we'll start to see it within a week or two.
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That was in reference to the rollout OTA for the GSM Nexus S. It wasn't halted as much as they're doing a staggered rollout to catch bugs etc. and gauge reactions.
brian85 said:
Done "modding" my android phones. Causes nothing but issues.
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+1 Learnt the lesson from the developer tablet, the Xoom. Rooted it expecting great advantages and then discovered rooted Xooms couldn't rent movies, no longer got ota updates (but still got the annoying update messages)....
I flashed my HTC because they didn't have the gingerbread update for the Desire z for months and to get rid of sense. Flashed my Samsung SG2 to get rid of touchwiz.
But don't see any reason to mess with Google's best efforts - particularly with Wallet and the like being a big part of this phone's future (the thought of some stranger having complete control over my system when using my phone to pay for things worries me).
Still no update in Australia. Still on 4.0.1 and my phone is the Google direct version.
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Done "modding" my android phones. Causes nothing but issues.
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+1
why buy a phone just to make it unstable and crash. * i got laughed at by iphone friends*
Informed modding enhances the functionality and experience of using the device.
wardo5757 said:
im in the same boat and totaly agree! give me root and CWM and im set... chasing the perfect rom is just that, a chase, and it goes on forever.. nothing worng with the chase, but its not for me anymore.
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The chase stops when you stop looking for a ROM with all the features you want and make your own.
I think it depends a lot on how much you are willing to mod for example, when I went and upgraded to 4.0.2 my radio updated as well which made my GPS useless so I modded and downgraded my radio back and I have never been happier.
And once voodoo mod makes its way to the galaxy nexus I don't think it would be easy just letting it slip by...
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Chirality said:
The chase stops when you stop looking for a ROM with all the features you want and make your own.
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So now you have to buy a phone and make your own software on top of it ?
I liked to flash mods on my Nexus One, it was fun, I found the CyanogenMod pretty good for me. But I did not root my Galaxy Nexus yet and I don't really feel the need to, except to get the official updates.
I think that as soon as Google released the 4.0.3 source code, they should have released the OTA for the Galaxy Nexus as well as the Nexus S. I compiled the official 4.0.3 from the source, but I can't flash it because I did not root my device. I find this a bit strange.
ErGo_404 said:
So now you have to buy a phone and make your own software on top of it ?
I liked to flash mods on my Nexus One, it was fun, I found the CyanogenMod pretty good for me. But I did not root my Galaxy Nexus yet and I don't really feel the need to, except to get the official updates.
I think that as soon as Google released the 4.0.3 source code, they should have released the OTA for the Galaxy Nexus as well as the Nexus S. I compiled the official 4.0.3 from the source, but I can't flash it because I did not root my device. I find this a bit strange.
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You don't need to be rooted to "flash" what you built. Just fastboot oem unlock to unlock your bootloader and fastboot flash the images.
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Informed modding enhances the functionality and experience of using the device.
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Most definitely, but for now I'm back to stock;
Woke up this morning to find my phone bootlooping, I tried everything to rectify the problem, 2 slice of toast and a mug of tea later I had to resort to a factory image reflash at a cost of losing all of my data
wardo5757 said:
im in the same boat and totaly agree! give me root and CWM and im set... chasing the perfect rom is just that, a chase, and it goes on forever.. nothing worng with the chase, but its not for me anymore.
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Gotta love the chase! Especially with women....
martonikaj said:
That was in reference to the rollout OTA for the GSM Nexus S. It wasn't halted as much as they're doing a staggered rollout to catch bugs etc. and gauge reactions.
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I thought they postponed it for Nexus S because of high battery power consumption by Android OS process. Anyway, I too was wondering when it's going to pop up for us. Any more info on the matter ?
naerok said:
You don't need to be rooted to "flash" what you built. Just fastboot oem unlock to unlock your bootloader and fastboot flash the images.
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You're right. But rooting is not the real problem for me. My problem is unlocking and reseting the phone. I don't want to loose all my data (including game saves !) but the only way I can save them is ... to be root. I will do it eventually, but it still bothers me
Just ordered a Galaxy S4 through Verizon Edge and if I'm understanding correctly, the old phone has to be traded in. Currently the phone is rooted and running Chillybean's CM10.2 ROM. Do I need to return the phone to stock and "un-unlock" it in order to avoid any problems with Verizon?
kahlil88 said:
Just ordered a Galaxy S4 through Verizon Edge and if I'm understanding correctly, the old phone has to be traded in. Currently the phone is rooted and running Chillybean's CM10.2 ROM. Do I need to return the phone to stock and "un-unlock" it in order to avoid any problems with Verizon?
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No more aosp for you on the s4
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I've heard mixed reports. If it's something you can easily do, then I say do it. At the very least, flash a "stock" Rom. I doubt they seriously inspect the device, but I could be wrong.
Wound up flashing a stock PG32IMG.zip image in recovery mode. Might still be S-OFF but are they really gonna know?
kahlil88 said:
Wound up flashing a stock PG32IMG.zip image in recovery mode. Might still be S-OFF but are they really gonna know?
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Not to bump an old thread like this, but how'd it work out?? I'm on Edge too and am about to order the LG G3. I have every intention of rooting it obviously.
Thanks in advance!
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Not to bump an old thread like this, but how'd it work out?? I'm on Edge too and am about to order the LG G3. I have every intention of rooting it obviously.
Thanks in advance!
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They haven't contacted me to complain or confirm receipt, so I guess they were happy enough with it?
kahlil88 said:
They haven't contacted me to complain or confirm receipt, so I guess they were happy enough with it?
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Awesome. I know the kid at the sprint store just pulled up my app tray, didn't see SuperUser, and said "good enough" a couple years back lol. Thanks for the update!
END_OF_FLESH said:
Awesome. I know the kid at the sprint store just pulled up my app tray, didn't see SuperUser, and said "good enough" a couple years back lol. Thanks for the update!
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The Verizon store closest to me isn't an "official" branch or something so I had to mail it. I hope whoever gets my old phone finds his way to this forum and gets his Jellybean on! I really HATED Gingerbread.
Hey all, does anyone have a link to a guide to root the Canadian Note 7 (SM-N930W8) - Snapdragon model.
The device should have a unlocked bootloader. Any help appreciated. Thank you
Anton2007 said:
Hey all, does anyone have a link to a guide to root the Canadian Note 7 (SM-N930W8) - Snapdragon model.
The device should have a unlocked bootloader. Any help appreciated. Thank you
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The first units out up here have a locked bootloader. I would imagine the replacements do too. There was an engineering firmware from Sprint that you could flash to get root, but I'm not sure what happens after you're on it.. i.e. I don't think you can get off of it (at least easily), no recovery, no custom ROMs, etc..
There are a number of users who returned their W8 Note7 and bought a F or FD model, as the Exynos variant has an unlocked bootloader, recovery, root, etc..
arcane613 said:
The first units out up here have a locked bootloader. I would imagine the replacements do too. There was an engineering firmware from Sprint that you could flash to get root, but I'm not sure what happens after you're on it.. i.e. I don't think you can get off of it (at least easily), no recovery, no custom ROMs, etc..
There are a number of users who returned their W8 Note7 and bought a F or FD model, as the Exynos variant has an unlocked bootloader, recovery, root, etc..
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I thought Canadian units always had an unlocked bootloader? In development options I see OEM Unlock.
Anton2007 said:
I thought Canadian units always had an unlocked bootloader? In development options I see OEM Unlock.
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I wish. I also have a W8 Note7. So far I've decided to keep it, although it hasn't been exchanged yet (registered, but coral blue and waiting forever). I may sell it and get a F or FD variant once known good ones are easily available.. or may get something else.. who knows..
For reference, see THIS post for the steps about the engineering bootloader/firmware. Feel free to read through that thread, but from everything I've read the bootloader is truly locked on our devices.
Oh, OEM unlock is a feature added in lollipop. As far as I know it's a standard feature and doesn't reflect the actual ability to unlock the bootloader. Disabling it can remove the FRP lock though.. Yes, I do know you need to use that when flashing ROMs, I had a HTC 10, S7 Edge (W8 Exynos model), and many other Androids before, and I rooted every single one of them. This is the first device I haven't, which is why I'm on the fence..
arcane613 said:
I wish. I also have a W8 Note7. So far I've decided to keep it, although it hasn't been exchanged yet (registered, but coral blue and waiting forever). I may sell it and get a F or FD variant once known good ones are easily available.. or may get something else.. who knows..
For reference, see THIS post for the steps about the engineering bootloader/firmware. Feel free to read through that thread, but from everything I've read the bootloader is truly locked on our devices.
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Ah, that sucks. I've never had a rooting any other devices, my old Note 5 had root. Weird...
Anton2007 said:
Ah, that sucks. I've never had a rooting any other devices, my old Note 5 had root. Weird...
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Yeah, I hear ya. It's a first for Sammy in Canada, at least with a W8 variant..
Anton2007 said:
Hey all, does anyone have a link to a guide to root the Canadian Note 7 (SM-N930W8) - Snapdragon model.
The device should have a unlocked bootloader. Any help appreciated. Thank you
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Unlocked bootloader? Dude....where have you been lol?
Ditch the snapdragon and go exynos as mentioned....only way to go with a note 7 if you want the usual root, twrp like the note 5.
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force70 said:
Unlocked bootloader? Dude....where have you been lol?
Ditch the snapdragon and go exynos as mentioned....only way to go with a note 7 if you want the usual root, twrp like the note 5.
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Guess I've just assumed it was unlocked. Honestly this phone has been a pain in the ass since I got it, was hoping to fix some things up with root and don't really want to go through the hassle of getting an Exynos version. Where would I grab one from anyway?
Anton2007 said:
Guess I've just assumed it was unlocked. Honestly this phone has been a pain in the ass since I got it, was hoping to fix some things up with root and don't really want to go through the hassle of getting an Exynos version. Where would I grab one from anyway?
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Lots of guys got them via ebay, a few of us got them local at a store here in toronto.
Amazon would also be an option
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force70 said:
Lots of guys got them via ebay, a few of us got them local at a store here in toronto.
Amazon would also be an option
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That's not a bad idea. Do you think Bell will refund my replacement Note 7? Also, what store in Toronto, I'm fairly close to there
Anton2007 said:
That's not a bad idea. Do you think Bell will refund my replacement Note 7? Also, what store in Toronto, I'm fairly close to there
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Can't say about bell....
The store is swiftronics.
I would hold off on buying though until battery gate blows over...they dont have any new stock yet anyway. We are all waiting on them to replace our FD units with updated versions.
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Just use the Spring Userdebug root and you will be good to go. Instructions are pretty basic. I have the N930W8 as well. The advantage is that you dont void your warranty or trip knox, but then you are stuck on an unchangablr kernel and cannot flash roms/kernels until someone decides to include the system.img and old kernel in their roms, which would be a lost cause, since maybe 3 people have rooted their canadian note 7's xD
BTW, can anyone help me out with systemui? I flashed the modded systemui that includes rom control, and can no longer use samsungs interaction control, which I absolutely need. Please help me out with possibly a zip I can flash that resets systemui to stock?
imatts said:
Just use the Spring Userdebug root and you will be good to go. Instructions are pretty basic. I have the N930W8 as well. The advantage is that you dont void your warranty or trip knox, but then you are stuck on an unchangablr kernel and cannot flash roms/kernels until someone decides to include the system.img and old kernel in their roms, which would be a lost cause, since maybe 3 people have rooted their canadian note 7's xD
BTW, can anyone help me out with systemui? I flashed the modded systemui that includes rom control, and can no longer use samsungs interaction control, which I absolutely need. Please help me out with possibly a zip I can flash that resets systemui to stock?
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You cannot use that on the new firmware for anyone who got the update.
The OP is on a replacement device so he def cannot use it.
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force70 said:
You cannot use that on the new firmware for anyone who got the update.
The OP is on a replacement device so he def cannot use it.
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I used this on my original Note 7 as well as the replacement.
I got my replacement last friday, the phone was said to be manufactured Sep 6th, but I was definitely able to flash sprints userdebug on my new replacement..
I'm running it now, and its actually doing much better than the older device. Much much snappier and longer lasting.
Then again, you mentioned an update, and I usually avoid such things so I hadnt noticed any update. Could you ellaborate on that please? With some links if you can? ^.^
imatts said:
I used this on my original Note 7 as well as the replacement.
I got my replacement last friday, the phone was said to be manufactured Sep 6th, but I was definitely able to flash sprints userdebug on my new replacement..
I'm running it now, and its actually doing much better than the older device. Much much snappier and longer lasting.
Then again, you mentioned an update, and I usually avoid such things so I hadnt noticed any update. Could you ellaborate on that please? With some links if you can? ^.^
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You must have got the device rooted before it updated....nice one!
The new firmware which gives the fixed devices the green battery icon and bad ones a big fat warning to turn the device in. And in some cases limits the charging to 60% tops.
I have all my update crap turned off so avoided it and some like you got lucky..others the damn phone updated immediately and others it came with the firmware.
You cannot odin the previous firmware either..its blocked. And there is no root for it even on unlocked bootloader devices like my dual sim exynos
Its all over the forums bro, easy to find more info but thats the overview of it.
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force70 said:
You must have got the device rooted before it updated....nice one!
The new firmware which gives the fixed devices the green battery icon and bad ones a big fat warning to turn the device in. And in some cases limits the charging to 60% tops.
I have all my update crap turned off so avoided it and some like you got lucky..others the damn phone updated immediately and others it came with the firmware.
You cannot odin the previous firmware either..its blocked. And there is no root for it even on unlocked bootloader devices like my dual sim exynos
Its all over the forums bro, easy to find more info but thats the overview of it.
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Whaat thats absolute bull that Samsung would do this.
I'm super thankful I blocked the update services with Package Disabler right away then.. I didnt even intend to do it, but I figured I would just in case. I have to reflash the userdebug again though, theres no way it would auto update right?
imatts said:
Whaat thats absolute bull that Samsung would do this.
I'm super thankful I blocked the update services with Package Disabler right away then.. I didnt even intend to do it, but I figured I would just in case. I have to reflash the userdebug again though, theres no way it would auto update right?
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It shouldn't especially now that your rooted, im not even rooted but have auto update off and also used package disabler and havent had a hint of an OTA thank god.
I dont like It either but under the circumstances i do understand why they would force an OTA like this.
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force70 said:
It shouldn't especially now that your rooted, im not even rooted but have auto update off and also used package disabler and havent had a hint of an OTA thank god.
I dont like It either but under the circumstances i do understand why they would force an OTA like this.
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How come unlocked bootloaders are not rootable?. . There is a dr ketan rom based on safe battery issue
force70 said:
It shouldn't especially now that your rooted, im not even rooted but have auto update off and also used package disabler and havent had a hint of an OTA thank god.
I dont like It either but under the circumstances i do understand why they would force an OTA like this.
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Just managed to reflash sprint userdebug and root again (on the replacement). I was sketching out hard during the setup, saying to myself over and over "oh my god please dont auto update".
Thanks for all your help! Sucks that the Note 7 is essentially dead now, considering only very little people will have a rooted note 7.
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How come unlocked bootloaders are not rootable?. . There is a dr ketan rom based on safe battery issue
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Lol.....just now there is....there was not up until when i went to bed last night. Looks like Dr Ketan found a way around it by not having to flash the new bootloader.
This is what our talented developers do...find ways sround samsung screwing us....god bless them :thumbup:
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Does anyone know how we can go about obtaining root?
One way would be to patch the boot.img with magisk but since we don't have recovery files that won't be possible for now. Is there any other method?
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Xshooter726 said:
Does anyone know how we can go about obtaining root?
One way would be to patch the boot.img with magisk but since we don't have recovery files that won't be possible for now. Is there any other method?
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No idea where to go with rooting but since all Razer phones are bootloader unlockable they seem ok with it to the point that they're letting us decide what to do with our phones.
They've made it clear that unlocking the bootloader and/or rooting/installing recovery will void warranty and will leave you entirely on your own as far as repairs go at that point.
Unless you're using Three Rescue and tell them you have no idea what happened and can't really say anything except;
"Well.... It's just.... Not working. I don't know why. It ran out of battery and since then I can't turn it on no matter what I do. Charging makes no difference."
Root plz?
Hey,
Just got confirmation mine has shipped. Anyone achieve root yet?
I saw bootloader unlock is easy... but i don't know enough to take that and achieve root from it on my own. Suggestions?
Can't wait to have root and Xposed :crying:
Come on Razer release the damn recovery files already lol
Xshooter726 said:
Can't wait to have root and Xposed :crying:
Come on Razer release the damn recovery files already lol
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Is there even a recovery on the stock phone?
The usual volume up-power button nets nada for me......
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Is there even a recovery on the stock phone?
The usual volume up-power button nets nada for me......
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Hmmm good question. It has a recovery just not sure what button combination will trigger it to boot.
Anyone tried using adb to reboot into bootloader/recovery?
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Anyone tried using adb to reboot into bootloader/recovery?
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Not yet,just hit the door, I'll give it a go in a bit....
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Pyr0ball said:
Anyone tried using adb to reboot into bootloader/recovery?
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yes, they both work. you can unlock the bootloader right now we just have no way to root.
rainbowkittypaw said:
No idea where to go with rooting but since all Razer phones are bootloader unlockable they seem ok with it to the point that they're letting us decide what to do with our phones.
They've made it clear that unlocking the bootloader and/or rooting/installing recovery will void warranty and will leave you entirely on your own as far as repairs go at that point.
Unless you're using Three Rescue and tell them you have no idea what happened and can't really say anything except;
"Well.... It's just.... Not working. I don't know why. It ran out of battery and since then I can't turn it on no matter what I do. Charging makes no difference."
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Note that in the US it's technically illegal for them to deny warranty for anything software related unless they prove that the unlocking of the bootloader/rooting/etc is what caused the failure in the first place.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/...iphone-rooting-android-does-not-void-warranty
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Note that in the US it's technically illegal for them to deny warranty for anything software related unless they prove that the unlocking of the bootloader/rooting/etc is what caused the failure in the first place.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/...iphone-rooting-android-does-not-void-warranty
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Interesting.... But I think they may be a way to relock the bootloader like on some Nexus devices. If that's the case then Razer won't be able to tell and would have to Honor the Warranty.
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Is there even a recovery on the stock phone?
The usual volume up-power button nets nada for me......
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Figured it out :good:
You can enter Recovery Mode by Holding volume Up while plugging in the USB.
And Download Mode same way but the Volume Down and plugging in.
Xshooter726 said:
Figured it out :good:
You can enter Recovery Mode by Holding volume Up while plugging in the USB.
And Download Mode same way but the Volume Down and plugging in.
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Whoa thanks for that! This is the first phone I've had with that button combo..
So I contacted Razer and asked when they plan on releasing Recovery images and Kernel sources and this is their response.
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So I contacted Razer and asked when they plan on releasing Recovery images and Kernel sources and this is their response.
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Considering the language barrier & /or translation, whether literal or, in real meaningful context, is hard to glean from that answer.
Could be a canned response, or, their intentions of not planning to accommodate, or, something else (not now, but, at a later date).
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Considering the language barrier & /or translation, whether literal or, in real meaningful context, is hard to glean from that answer.
Could be a canned response, or, their intentions of not planning to accommodate, or, something else (not now, but, at a later date).
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Not looking to good for development so far. I'm loving this phone a lot but without root and custom roms I really have no use for it. I sold my Note 8 because it was so locked down and I couldn't do what I wanted with the device. Now this one isn't locked down as much but it looks like Razer is lacking in releasing the required images needed for root and custom recovery (TWRP). They may or may not release it with time but it will be after the return period by then. So now I'm debating if I should return it and go with the Oneplus 5T which has amazing development.
Anyone else want to try contacting them? Maybe we can get something going if they see the user want it.
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Not looking to good for development so far. I'm loving this phone a lot but without root and custom roms I really have no use for it. I sold my Note 8 because it was so locked down and I couldn't do what I wanted with the device. Now this one isn't locked down as much but it looks like Razer is lacking in releasing the required images needed for root and custom recovery (TWRP). They may or may not release it with time but it will be after the return period by then. So now I'm debating if I should return it and go with the Oneplus 5T which has amazing development.
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I'm willing to be patient awaiting development on this phone, but I get it,especially with the hardware, this phone screams for customization.
I wouldn't blame ya for jumping to the OP5T, or, its predecessor.
Selling my Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design in hopes of taking advantage of the Essential Phone/360° camera bundles, development is in the early stages, but, at least it's got TWRP/root....
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I'm willing to be patient awaiting development on this phone, but I get it,especially with the hardware, this phone screams for customization.
I wouldn't blame ya for jumping to the OP5T, or, its predecessor.
Selling my Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design in hopes of taking advantage of the Essential Phone/360° camera bundles, development is in the early stages, but, at least it's got TWRP/root....
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Yes the essential phone at its current price is looking like a hell of a deal. With this phone I wouldn't mind having at least the stock rom rooted but we don't even have that. I'm willing to wait if there was at least some hope. I thought I saw some where we may even be covered with an extended holiday return window. Do you know anything about that? If that's the case ill try to run it as close as I can to the return dead line.
I opened up a poll on the Razer forums to see if most users are even interested in root.
I know a lot of user's here on xda that can't have a device without root. I'm interested to see what the response would be of non xda user regarding root.
https://insider.razerzone.com/index.php?threads/rooting-the-razer-phone.28381/
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Yes the essential phone at its current price is looking like a hell of a deal. With this phone I wouldn't mind having at least the stock rom rooted but we don't even have that. I'm willing to wait if there was at least some hope. I thought I saw some where we may even be covered with an extended holiday return window. Do you know anything about that? If that's the case ill try to run it as close as I can to the return dead line.
I opened up a poll on the Razer forums to see if most users are even interested in root.
I know a lot of user's here on xda that can't have a device without root. I'm interested to see what the response would be of non xda user regarding root.
https://insider.razerzone.com/index.php?threads/rooting-the-razer-phone.28381/
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I just contacted the chat service (Mobile),they cannot/will not say anything one way or the other,suggesting I follow 'em on social media,SMMFH.....................
If I were you,I'd check Amazon or Microsoft Store for their return policy & return the one you ordered direct from Razer,if it's worthwhile,not a drawn-out process with Razer.
Another option would be to flip it on Swappa,you could probably at least break even or come close to it,especially if you have a case/etc.. to throw in to the deal.................
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I just contacted the chat service (Mobile),they cannot/will not say anything one way or the other,suggesting I follow 'em on social media,SMMFH.....................
If I were you,I'd check Amazon or Microsoft Store for their return policy & return the one you ordered direct from Razer,if it's worthwhile,not a drawn-out process with Razer.
Another option would be to flip it on Swappa,you could probably at least break even or come close to it,especially if you have a case/etc.. to throw in to the deal.................
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Follow them on social media!? Lmao
Your advice sounds like the best route to go with. Thanks!
I have an old nexus 6 with custom everything and runs like a champ still. So that should do me just fine until something comes up.