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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-multirom-recovery-replacement-t3102395 I came across this thread while browsing XDA, and I didn't know if this has been tried before on the G4. It's basically a recovery replacement for a locked bootloader phone that allows us to flash multiple roms to a device with a partitioned sd card (I think, I may be wrong). I don't have any extra SD cards so I'm throwing it out here in case anyone wants to try it out and see if it works. If it does maybe we'll start to see some rom development *fingers crossed*
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/tool-multirom-recovery-replacement-t3102395 I came across this thread while browsing XDA, and I didn't know if this has been tried before on the G4. It's basically a recovery replacement for a locked bootloader phone that allows us to flash multiple roms to a device with a partitioned sd card (I think, I may be wrong). I don't have any extra SD cards so I'm throwing it out here in case anyone wants to try it out and see if it works. If it does maybe we'll start to see some rom development *fingers crossed*
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I used this on my Note 3 and it worked really well! It's a great recovery replacement. Unfortunately you will need developers to build their roms to support MultiSystem.
I haven't tried this on my G4 because of the lack of MultiSystem roms for it. I haven't even been able to get FlashFire to work with my G4 (it may have been the file, I tried to flash to 60 FPS mod in flashfire and it failed, it didn't cause any issues, it just didn't flash like it was suppose to).
I am really hoping for a Bootloader unlock soon, or something similar to safestrap. IMHO MultiSystem works great, but SafeStrap was a better, and easier to use solution!
FlashFire works. I'm just waiting on the roms!
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FlashFire works. I'm just waiting on the roms!
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It works for roms as well?
mfun89 said:
It works for roms as well?
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So far it works for everything we've tried. We just don't have any roms to flash.
Some general discussion - http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/flashfire-locked-bootloader-g4s-t3182105
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Maybe we can get another "Bump" type of recovery/images? Worked really well for the G3...
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Maybe we can get another "Bump" type of recovery/images? Worked really well for the G3...
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Yes just hope it's in the works patiently waiting quietly
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Sorry for reviving old threads but is this possible yet
TheMadScientist420 said:
Sorry for reviving old threads but is this possible yet
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No
Keep working on it guys
I'm not sure anybody's even working on the G4 anymore are they? I'm worried that people have moved on to greener pastures. I say this as a sad Verizon G4 owner btw.
RIP G4.. 6 mo left til contract ends.
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saColorfinger said:
I'm not sure anybody's even working on the G4 anymore are they? I'm worried that people have moved on to greener pastures. I say this as a sad Verizon G4 owner btw.
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Bootloader or bootloader bypass has been an after thought for quite some time now...
what are you going to get? I'm not even sure whats out there worth picking up. I NEED replaceable batteries.
supasoju said:
RIP G4.. 6 mo left til contract ends.
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Dang how are you already out in 6 months? I got this on release day and I still have a year to go. So sick of LG's skin but I can't get out early since I was dumb enough to do Verizon's device payment plan. Not that this phone is worth anything in resale.
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Dang how are you already out in 6 months? I got this on release day and I still have a year to go. So sick of LG's skin but I can't get out early since I was dumb enough to do Verizon's device payment plan. Not that this phone is worth anything in resale.
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The G4 has been out for a year plus. I don't understand your 6 month thought? Verizon also does early upgrades. I just don't see an upgrade worth the money over my G4 or V10.
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The G4 has been out for a year plus. I don't understand your 6 month thought? Verizon also does early upgrades. I just don't see an upgrade worth the money over my G4 or V10.
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The Verizon g4 didn't come out until June of last year - which is when I got it. Just jealous you only have 6 months left with it.
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The Verizon g4 didn't come out until June of last year - which is when I got it. Just jealous you only have 6 months left with it.
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May 2015 for the G4.. I like my v10 better. My S7 edge is okay but not worth the upgrade to me.I am planning for the lg V series upgrade or note 6.
I have until August of 2017 on mine. I upgraded to the iPhone 6 plus in August of 2015, then sold it for $500 and bought a brand new opened box G4 for $300 in February 2016. So my payment plan was for the iPhone, but in the end, I'll be paying $200 less total.
I recently picked up the G4 for $99 to avoid being charged an extra $20/month for my unlimited data.
I'm coming from the G3, which I loved. My question is, does anyone think development of any ROMs will happen?
I remembereh when I got the G3, the same thing was happening, no development, then over night it exploded. My G4 came with 11a, which is nice except the miserable touch experience. Any thoughts, should I sell it and get something different, or ride out the storm and hope for the best? Sorry for all the rambling.
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I came from the G2 so I honestly don't know how to answer your question. Things are pretty grim here on the verizon side.
Thanks for the responce, I'll ride it out for a week or two, then just sell my g4 if a new update or development doesn't aspire.
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I recently picked up the G4 for $99 to avoid being charged an extra $20/month for my unlimited data.
I'm coming from the G3, which I loved. My question is, does anyone think development of any ROMs will happen?
I remembereh when I got the G3, the same thing was happening, no development, then over night it exploded. My G4 came with 11a, which is nice except the miserable touch experience. Any thoughts, should I sell it and get something different, or ride out the storm and hope for the best? Sorry for all the rambling.
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If you're looking for development, this isn't the droid you're looking for.
Sell it and get a Nexus device. I almost threw mine to the wall many times because of the touch screen.
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What everyone else said, this device is doomed right now in terms of development for anyone who is above 10b.
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If you're looking for development, this isn't the droid you're looking for.
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Ha, best quote on here! Thanks for the responses guys, tough desicion. This is a great phone, but I think I might go with the Nexus 6, the 6p is to expensive. The nexus 5 is nice as well, just seems like downgrade. Ideas?
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Give them the phone back and get your unlimited data back, if you really don't want the unlimited you can give it to someone or sell it...
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Give them the phone back and get your unlimited data back, if you really don't want the unlimited you can give it to someone or sell it...
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I still have my unlimited, I transferredkm my Upgrade to my second line, then just put my SIM in the new phone, works everytime.
So I have ad guy interested in trading his Nexus 6 for many G4, should I pull the trigger?
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So I have ad guy interested in trading his Nexus 6 for many G4, should I pull the trigger?
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If you want development you should. This phone is going nowhere in that department.
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I still have my unlimited, I transferredkm my Upgrade to my second line, then just put my SIM in the new phone, works everytime.
So I have ad guy interested in trading his Nexus 6 for many G4, should I pull the trigger?
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Absolutely not! The Nexus 6 can be purchased new for $289. The G4 still retails for $499 I believe, if it's still new you could easily sell it for $350-$400.
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Absolutely not! The Nexus 6 can be purchased new for $289. The G4 still retails for $499 I believe, if it's still new you could easily sell it for $350-$400.
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That's what thought, thanks. The 6 is to big for me anyways, I have a feeling development will eventually happen. Right now I'm happy with root and hotspot working, just wish there was a fix for the touchscreen issues. They are getting old quick.
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That's what thought, thanks. The 6 is to big for me anyways, I have a feeling development will eventually happen. Right now I'm happy with root and hotspot working, just wish there was a fix for the touchscreen issues. They are getting old quick.
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Don't forget Xposed, I have a guide on that here as well.
Personally I don't think any development will come. I had the G2, G3, and G4, and with each new model there was less and less dev support. From what I heard you need to be on 10b for the possible bootloader exploit, but most of us are past that version now.
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Don't forget Xposed, I have a guide on that here as well.
Personally I don't think any development will come. I had the G2, G3, and G4, and with each new model there was less and less dev support. From what I heard you need to be on 10b for the possible bootloader exploit, but most of us are past that version now.
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Link for guide? Never really loved xposed, but what the heck, I'll give it a go.
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Absolutely not! The Nexus 6 can be purchased new for $289. The G4 still retails for $499 I believe, if it's still new you could easily sell it for $350-$400.
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New ones are going on Swappa for $300, and mint N6s for about the same, maybe a hair less.
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Link for guide? Never really loved xposed, but what the heck, I'll give it a go.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/guide-install-xposed-verizon-g4-t3182267
Get G4 Tweaksbox if you install Xposed.
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New ones are going on Swappa for $300, and mint N6s for about the same, maybe a hair less.
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I just sold mine a week ago used for $360. New ones are selling for anywhere between $310-$350. Still more than a Nexus 6 new for $289.
If you wanted to flip a phone, the G4 is one of the worst honestly. You should have gotten an iPhone or Note5.
Question. I think I can live with root and freezing the LG UI bloat stuff. The main question is are the new models fixed for the touchscreen issue? I'm seeing new ones for sale on swappa. They have manufacture dates of 08/2015. Are August production phones free of the touchscreen issue?
I just received a May 2015 g4 from best buy. Still on 10b. They keep trying to force an update. I will try to keep stalling. Was it 11 update that introduced the touchscreen issues? I don't want to root yet because I want Android pay.
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I just received a May 2015 g4 from best buy. Still on 10b. They keep trying to force an update. I will try to keep stalling. Was it 11 update that introduced the touchscreen issues? I don't want to root yet because I want Android pay.
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If you root, then install xposed...you can install root cloak for Android Pay. It works perfectly for me. Just don't try and open Android Pay between the time that you root it and install Root Cloak (and add it to the cloaking list).
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If you root, then install xposed...you can install root cloak for Android Pay. It works perfectly for me. Just don't try and open Android Pay between the time that you root it and install Root Cloak (and add it to the cloaking list).
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Does xposed drain the battery on the g4? I had it on the g3 and it ruined battery life.
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Did you receive your XL phone and now plan to return it after playing around with it? If so, for what reason (s)?
Thanks.
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Did you receive your XL phone and now plan to return it after playing around with it? If so, for what reason (s)?
Thanks.
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Just go ahead and cancel your order if you are worried. There are many posts to read to give you an idea. Read on op.
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Did you receive your XL phone and now plan to return it after playing around with it? If so, for what reason (s)?
Thanks.
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nope, fantastic device.
I think I will be. Forcing myself to use it until tomorrow or a few more days...then decide between keeping this or my V30. Heavily leaning toward V30 right now.
I'm not sure yet, will use for a week and then decide. I really like the phone, but get the off axis blue screen quite a bit.
I'm not sure if mine is worse than normal or similar to other units.
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I am giving myself until Friday. If Google doesn't release an update to fix these software glitches, it is going back.
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I think I will be. Forcing myself to use it until tomorrow or a few more days...then decide between keeping this or my V30. Heavily leaning toward V30 right now.
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Why the v30 over the xl2?
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everyone. you got 15 days to return it. if it passed 15 days it can't be refunded. just a reminder. and applicable only on google store purchases... i know most of you already know it but just wanna remind everyone again for that... thank you so much...
I will be returning my verizon variant pixel 2 xl due to the bootloader being locked. I may buy it from google store after doing more review reading. Overall it seems like a great phone for using it a few days.
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nope, fantastic device.
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Completely agree
I'm also in the "nope, not returning it" group. I really like my 2 XL and my screen is just fine for my eyes.
I impulse purchased the device at Verizon the other night. I have the Note8 but wanted the Pixel2 as a replacement for my Nexus 6P whuch gets used for kernel hacking & ROM development. Having learned that the Verizon won't be unlocking the bootloader was a deal breaker for me. Mine is going back.
After seeing the screen and playing with the device I'm not interested in ordering the unlocked sku directly from Google. I'm unsure what to buy for a new dev device at this point.
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It's not what I hoped it would be, bought Verizon one hoping like last year I could unlock bootloader. Gonna return and go with one plus 5t most likely. Gonna test drive v30 also.
People returning the Verizon variant phone because they couldn't unlock the bootloader!? Really? At this point, that is old news about Verizon phones. If that's what you care about, that is a scenario in which you wait to see if anyone figures out unlocking the bootloader before you buy. Secondly, I bought the unlocked variant from Google knowing full well that it'll be a while probably before we get things like root and twrp. Not trying to bash on anyone, but c'mon. Y'all should know better.
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Nope
Does anyone know if Google provides a free shipping label for a return?
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Does anyone know if Google provides a free shipping label for a return?
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You'll get an email with a printable return label.
aaronc_98 said:
Why the v30 over the xl2?
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See my post here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74247798&postcount=142
capsnbottles said:
It's not what I hoped it would be, bought Verizon one hoping like last year I could unlock bootloader. Gonna return and go with one plus 5t most likely. Gonna test drive v30 also.
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Does the 5t even work on Verizon?
It's a phenomenally fluid device and killer battery life, but I really can't get used the display which is so essential, so returning it.
The OP6 is coming soon, are you going to keep the 5T or upgrade this year ?
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The OP6 is coming soon, are you going to keep the 5T or upgrade this year ?
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I'm going to keep my OnePlus 5T. I'm really happy with it and I've waited for LineageOS 15.1 for weeks to be official. I'm not giving that up anytime soon
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Macusercom said:
I'm going to keep my OnePlus 5T. I'm really happy with it and I've waited for LineageOS 15.1 for weeks to be official. I'm not giving that up anytime soon
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Specially if it get the notch that woud be a nono for many :laugh:
which may be why there will be an option to hide notch on 1+6
https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6-hide-display-notch/
or was this a late april fool's joke ?
Dior DNA said:
which may be why there will be an option to hide notch on 1+6
https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6-hide-display-notch/
or was this a late april fool's joke ?
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No i think it may be there because Huawei have it so i guess Oneplus will do the same to give the costumer a choice,but who knows.
NO
No i just wait the 6T without notch
No, I'm very happy with my 5T and I don't wan't the notch even if we can hide it!
I just got my 5T 4 months back, so defiantly NO. I am planning to keep this until 7T or whatever they will call it. [2 years]
Just played with a P20 with the notch, it's not a big deal, honestly i think it will just take time getting used to, nothing else. I have the 5T, quite happy with it, might upgrade when 6T comes out
Nope.
Waiting for 6T.
I just got the 5t and love it. The 6 would have to bring allot to get table
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My old motox is struggling, should I wait the op6 or get the 5t now?
I love the amoled screen and don't care whether it has a notch or not. also I would honestly consider price so anything above 500gbp is a no no for me.
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The OP6 is coming soon, are you going to keep the 5T or upgrade this year ?
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Only if they provide a better price on exchange
RohanM said:
I just got my 5T 4 months back, so defiantly NO. I am planning to keep this until 7T or whatever they will call it. [2 years]
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No. I just got my 5 months back and I am planning to keep it for more 2 years. :good:
sagar27691 said:
Only if they provide a better price on exchange
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Like Pixel ? Don't think they'll do that..
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Like Pixel ? Don't think they'll do that..
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Yeah... Like pixel one. If they do it will be great
Hello All,
I wanted to make a post on Updates and when OTAs release for the OnePlus 7T T-MOBILE variant. Currently we are on 10.0.3HD63CB. We can use this thread to state when our variant gets an ota or Android version bump.
Off topic is ok, but please try to keep it minimal.
Edit: 11/9/19 OTA 10.0.4.HD63CB. Will share the link once i get it. If someone has it please feel free to share. I'll be more than happy to credit.
Just a quick question. Sorry if this is too far off topic. This is the first Oneplus phone I've owned. How are they for releasing timely updates? I'm coming from an LG V30 and I can pretty much imagine anything is better than LGs track record. Thanks in advance!
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Just a quick question. Sorry if this is too far off topic. This is the first Oneplus phone I've owned. How are they for releasing timely updates? I'm coming from an LG V30 and I can pretty much imagine anything is better than LGs track record. Thanks in advance!
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I came from the v30 myself to the 6t and I can say that TMobile is somewhat faster, emphasis on "somewhat". Usually every 3 months like the v30 when it was a current device to about 2 from what I saw with the 6t
Josh McGrath said:
I came from the v30 myself to the 6t and I can say that TMobile is somewhat faster, emphasis on "somewhat". Usually every 3 months like the v30 when it was a current device to about 2 from what I saw with the 6t
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Awesome! Thanks for the response!
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Awesome! Thanks for the response!
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No prob. Glad I can help.
I just noticed we are on the Sept 5th security update ?
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I came from the v30 myself to the 6t and I can say that TMobile is somewhat faster, emphasis on "somewhat". Usually every 3 months like the v30 when it was a current device to about 2 from what I saw with the 6t
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TMobile is the cause of only being somewhat better at updates. I've converted my T-Mobile 6t to international firmware, and it has received approximately 11 or 12 updates in the 12 months I've owned it, including being update to Android 10 over the weekend. I'm considering the T-Mobile 7t but I sure wish that there was an easy way to convert it like there was in the 6t
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TMobile is the cause of only being somewhat better at updates. I've converted my T-Mobile 6t to international firmware, and it has received approximately 11 or 12 updates in the 12 months I've owned it, including being update to Android 10 over the weekend. I'm considering the T-Mobile 7t but I sure wish that there was an easy way to convert it like there was in the 6t
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Ya TMobile is the hold up for sure. They send their test updates to selected employee volunteers first to test things and it's usually a 60 day test ??
10.0.4HD63CB update incoming!!!
Has anyone experienced a auto update even while having automatic updates disabled from the developer options?
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Has anyone experienced a auto update even while having automatic updates disabled from the developer options?
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Yup mine tried but (luckily?) My installation failed with a useless error message. But I def turned it off
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Yup mine tried but (luckily?) My installation failed with a useless error message. But I def turned it off
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My 7t just restarted without any warning and updated itself. I guess TMobile wants to really control it's 7t. I'm sure they learned from the 6t and 7.
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My 7t just restarted without any warning and updated itself. I guess TMobile wants to really control it's 7t. I'm sure they learned from the 6t and 7.
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Ya that's what I'm thinking too cause we already had the msm tool at this point with the 6t.
The Stupidest part is they won't release the software for us for recovery. It's like our v30 all over again
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Ya that's what I'm thinking too cause we already had the msm tool at this point with the 6t.
The Stupidest part is they won't release the software for us for recovery. It's like our v30 all over again
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At least oxygen OS is pretty damn solid for a daily. I still mess with the v30 and 6t. Too bad I'm going to have to return the 6t soon since I jump upgraded. Time to wait for the next update. Fairly faster than the 6t when it comes to updates. If only they had a quad dac headphone jack