Just has been posted by SamMobile.
Personally, I think it's a very optimistic rumor. We'll see.
SamMobile said:
The Galaxy Note 3 has started receiving the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update while we’ve seen a couple of leaked firmware for the Galaxy S4, and that has naturally made owners of the company’s 2012 flagships wonder when it will be their turn to hop on to the latest version of the OS. A rumor late last year suggested that the Galaxy S III and Note II would be updated to Android 4.4.2 before April this year, and now, according to insider info received by Android Geeks, both device should begin receiving the update by the end of March.
Now, many will probably just shake their heads at that, but unlike the Android 4.3 update, which took months to arrive on the S III and Note II, the KitKat update does have a high chance of making its way to users by March. Both variants of the Galaxy Note 3 were updated to KitKat in record time (if only because KitKat isn’t exactly a major update), and while the update’s only just out in a couple of countries at the moment, Samsung should be able to kick off the rollout for the S III and Note II rather quickly as well. At least, that’s what we hope, but we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.
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Source: http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/21...to-receive-android-4-4-2-kitkat-by-march-end/
What's so new and awesome about it?
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S3 and Note 2 were not so lucky with updates.
Samsung is acting like HTC....
When HTC devices sold a lot, they didn't care too much of updates.... now that they lost everything, they care of and update HTC ONE.
S3 and Note 2 are really popular.... and received a crappy update after an year to 4.3.........
S4 and Note 3 are not selling as expected....and they care about updating them a lot.
I hope that KK won't be the last official update for my Note 2.
Just saw that, hope it's true and we can get an TW based custom ROM from that.
Actually Samsung is a group of stupids......Egypt...Saudi Arabia...Israel..didnt't receive the update till now....we are waiting the update since March 2013...Samsung is really funny
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I guess/hope samsung wilk push updates before end of Feb for Note 2.
Because..
1. Kitkat is not so big different update than 4.3
2. It was said that Note 3 will recieve update at feb. But it recieved almost one month before.
3. Samsung wants to get rid of updates before march 23...or ..realese of Galaxy s5
4. If no; we have many devs who are so talented that they will port Note 3 update to Note 2
So Something Better and Surprising is Come soon!!! :thumbup:
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.... It's just a joke before anyone starts moaning - it's not real.
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Just checked my phone...
.... It's just a joke before anyone starts moaning - it's not real.
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LOL. Sad thing is.. That wouldn't surprise anyone.
As someone said, the Note 2 got really unlucky with it's updates. Hopefully we'll get 4.4 gets around.
Why wait from sammy while there are many custom roms available
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Why wait from sammy while there are many custom roms available
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Official roms contain new drivers and new kernel sources released by google.
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Why there is so much fuss about kitkat... 50% of those who upgraded to 4.3 wanted to downgrade ...
With every upgrade Google/Samsung heading towards the close architecture
True that, I will not update even if it comes out tomorrow. Still waiting for a way to downgrade and go back to 4.2.1 bootloader.
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I don't understand what all the fuss is about.... The 4.3 upgrade is, IMHO the best upgrade I ever had, because for the 1st time after an upgrade my phone is smoother! Not only on SGNII, but on any smartphone I had!
Basicaly, you have 2 types of people. One, that don't want root, and they should update via OTA or KIES, and they shouldn't mind KNOX. Why would they - they're stock! And second that want root and/or custom ROMs - they have the option of flashing MJ5 kernel and any ROM they want.
So I really don't understand your complaints...
Potentially stupid question... but will they be able to push the 4.4 update without doing the 4.3 update first?
I'm in South Africa, and we still haven't heard a whisper about getting 4.3. I had a feeling that the network operators here would just be smart/lazy and wait for the 4.4 update and then push everything at the same time... but I don't know if that's possible?
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I don't understand what all the fuss is about.... The 4.3 upgrade is, IMHO the best upgrade I ever had, because for the 1st time after an upgrade my phone is smoother! Not only on SGNII, but on any smartphone I had!
Basicaly, you have 2 types of people. One, that don't want root, and they should update via OTA or KIES, and they shouldn't mind KNOX. Why would they - they're stock! And second that want root and/or custom ROMs - they have the option of flashing MJ5 kernel and any ROM they want.
So I really don't understand your complaints...
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Like you said , there are 2 kind of people. The ones that are just fine without root or custom roms. Or people who like to experiment. Note2 has incredible potential which is cut off by the stock firmware and its new bootloader. Nothing else, I'm just mad at myself I didn't do the proper research before updating. ...
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The battery drain on it is going to be bad...Google services are quite the battery drainers there.
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i have a friend with note3 and kitkat flashed.
impressions from him:
- great battery life (with data on, bluetooth on and gps on ~ 50% usage/day)
- improved a lot ram management
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Like you said , there are 2 kind of people. The ones that are just fine without root or custom roms. Or people who like to experiment. Note2 has incredible potential which is cut off by the stock firmware and its new bootloader. Nothing else, I'm just mad at myself I didn't do the proper research before updating. ...
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Unfortunately there's not just two types.
I need to use a stock rom and kernel, and toggle root on and off on the fly because of an app called skygo which has been a great pain in the ass for many months.
So, even though I want to update, I'm stuck on 4.1.2 because I can't risk upgrading and realising it doesn't work properly to toggle root on 4.3.. with no way to downgrade.
Samsung, being the twats they are, decided to include a new bootloader meaning I need a custom kernel to upgrade while staying on the 4.1.2 bootloader. With a custom kernel, the skygo app I need won't work.
So even though I want to upgrade, I can't risk it with no chance of downgrading.
It sucks
You can keep the 4.1.2 bootloader and flash 4.3 rom with wifi fix, everything is working fine.
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You can keep the 4.1.2 bootloader and flash 4.3 rom with wifi fix, everything is working fine.
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He could but then the SkyGo app wouldnt work as it checks the kernel to make sire its not a custom one.
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Are there any chances of me running into sumkind of bricking issue if i upgrade to ICS ? - I have always been on stock GB firmware and never messed around.
Also, is it so tht OTA updates are safe than kies coz kies will wipe complete data to install ICS and tht will inturn introduce wipe bug ?
PS: I will be downloading Indian official ICS.
In your situation it is highly unlikely you will brick your device since you are coming from stock and have never installed any other ROM
I respectfully disagree, I know there's a lot of talk about weather the ics stock roms are actually dangerous or not, but having seen brick after brick from several different scenarios, from people who've been on custom roms and upgrades, to brand new owners who've done one simple reset, and even a couple who just copied a movie across to their sd card. Unfortunately the casualties are not limited to being routed or with cwm.
There are works in progress jointly with a google coder on the matter of a possible fix, but at present still the only fix is a mobo replacement, or to bypass the problematic section of mmc.
I would highly recommend reading this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659768
Also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661616
There is a risk, full stop. Of course, it's your decision and I wish you well.
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Same situation here... I am also downloading official OTA ics update... I am on stock GB as this screen shot....
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May i update it or not???
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Are there any chances of me running into sumkind of bricking issue if i upgrade to ICS ? - I have always been on stock GB firmware and never messed around.
Also, is it so tht OTA updates are safe than kies coz kies will wipe complete data to install ICS and tht will inturn introduce wipe bug ?
PS: I will be downloading Indian official ICS.
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If it's official I Dunn see any risk installing it. If it really bricks your device I'm sure Samsung will take full responsibility of it since it's official anyway.
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the only safe ICS at the moment is CM9 ,or ROMs based on CM9 Kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627854
if you don't use samsung apps then cm9 is a better all rounder than official ICS ,plus it's safe.
Wondering the same thing...
I have non-rooted German Note, just found out about the official ICS release today (for some reason I never get Sammy alerts) checked for updates and it's there but thought I should come here and check to see if everyone was happy with it...lo and behold not only is it buggy but it can brick your phone???
Damn, after all the hurrying up and waiting this is what they release?
I don't know if the OTA update for non-rooted German Notes has faired any better than other combinations but I've cancelled the update twice as I've read through various threads here, just too scared...
Mate, I'd wait for a further kernel.
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If you never flashed any custom ROM, and you are using Kies or OTA upgrade, then the risk is that if something happens, you go to a Samsung Service Centre, and they repair it for you for free. It may take a couple of days for the Service Center to replace the motherboard - which is a hassle.
If that is your case, just flash it
I'd advice that you should NOT perform a factory reset after upgrading to ICS, (unless you don't mind bricking your phone and leave it in the Service Center for a couple of days).
Cheers
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the only safe ICS at the moment is CM9 ,or ROMs based on CM9 Kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1627854
if you don't use samsung apps then cm9 is a better all rounder than official ICS ,plus it's safe.
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Agreed. The only problem now is picking which one to go for!
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I'm almost exactly like op. I'm rooted but still on stock gb.
Like the others, I will wait until they develop a fool proof way to upgrade to ICS. It's really not worth it right now to even try it imo. Bricking my note would really suck.
DPMAce said:
I'm almost exactly like op. I'm rooted but still on stock gb.
Like the others, I will wait until they develop a fool proof way to upgrade to ICS. It's really not worth it right now to even try it imo. Bricking my note would really suck.
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same here... hoping that our patience pays off..
Okay guys,
I got a little adventurous, and updated my Note to official ICS via OTA today.
Will post my experience soon.
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Okay guys,
I got a little adventurous, and updated my Note to official ICS via OTA today.
Will post my experience soon.
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If you would like a little more peace of mind, you could always install a kernel built from patched Samsung ICS source. So far Franco and SpeedMod seem to be relatively safe. However, there has been one rather unscrupulous report of a brick while on Franco kernel. Because of the nature of the claim though, I, as well as Entropy and others are questioning the validity of the claim. Nevertheless, even though the patched source kernels are supposed to be "safer", only time will tell. Your best bet would have been to avoid the update until after a confirmed safe method of upgrading.
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well in my case i guess i'm just lucky. i already have flashed 3 ics, from stock gb lc1, namely: full repack (ics leak) by chainfire through mobile odin pro, lpy germany (dbtel) non wipe with cf-root lpy also through mobile odin pro, and lpf (taiwan) using pc odin (full iwpe) and i really like these ics releases than gb due to its smoothness and my battery lasts longer. the only thing that bothers me is that voodoo louder has only +3 db in its maximum whereas it is up to +10.5 db in gb and you could really tell the difference (i am using senheisser hd 449) and i cannot customize boot animation. i'm rooted but cannot modify the bootanimation using the same method as in gb, i.e., push the file in \system\media even if permissions are checked.
Updated my GT-7000 to ICS via OTA .
Running fine. Definitely better than GB.
Wants to do factory reset and data wipe but not enough courage to do that .
Hope this will fix soon.
Cheers
Well i did update and wiped to factory setting but no dead phone. .. Even on gb i had wiped it for many tines but my phone is still safe
Just a word of advice..
if you have Official ICS updates already on your phone, you can always go to a Samsung Center near your place and just have them be the one to flash and upgrade your device.
Why worry for something where you can just let the local subsidiary of sammy (on your area) do it for you?
For peace of mind and confidence, I should say.
This is my initial 9 hours with official ICS updated through OTA. After several time failed with Kies. Previously running GB 2.3.6 No root history.
So far so good.
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Upgraded via OTA. Perfect!
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Hello everyone,
This thread will contain an overview of the development of Xperia Z, but also some general info about the phone
Here is the general info:
The Xperia Z is a smartphone from Sony, it's a smartphone which has the following certificates for water-resistant and dust proof, IPX5/7 (Water-resistant) & IP5X (Dust-proof). It is a 7.9" thin phone with a 5" screen.
Some more specs are:
- 2GB Ram
- 16GB Internal storage
- 1.5GHz quadcore Qualcomm APQ8064+MDM9215M
- Launch with Android 4.1 Jellybean, 4.2 Upgrade should come soon after release
- A 5", 1920x1080 pixels, scratch resistant display with Mobile Bravia Engine 2
- 13.1 megapixel camera with Auto focus and Burst Mode
- HDR photo and video
- Full HD 2mp front facing camera
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Wifi Direct, Hotspot and Miracast function
- HDMI with MHL support
- Clearaudio+, 3D surround
- And even more
- For full details look here: Sony Xperia Z official site
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This is the last one
Would be fantastic to see development from you mate..woohoo!
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Would be fantastic to see development from you mate..woohoo!
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Check Q&A forum of XZ I don't know if I can afford to upgrade yet
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Hi Krab....i know you from Xperia S development forum.Unfortunately i have sold my Xperia S because i was so disappointed by Sony with that phone!But this phone is absolutely awesome...so i wanna try one more time with Sony.But from what i know this phone is gonna be released in march at about 733 $.In your country is released already?If so....what price?Thanks
aresbv2000 said:
Hi Krab....i know you from Xperia S development forum.Unfortunately i have sold my Xperia S because i was so disappointed by Sony with that phone!But this phone is absolutely awesome...so i wanna try one more time with Sony.But from what i know this phone is gonna be released in march at about 733 $.In your country is released already?If so....what price?Thanks
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No, not yet released, also march here. And I know you are from XS forums, I recognize your username, you were in my rom thread Just getting this thread ready with some common stuff about developing and Xperia Z to help new/existing users or developers
But we should stop posting of topic now I think.
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I really hope Sony would help us with the drivers from CM for Exmor 2 Senor.
I would work on porting different ROMS over once CM is released.
Hi krappabel I have been outdated on Xperia devices starting from 2012 so just wanna ask how are the partition layouts on the current Xperia devices? Do they have recovery partitions now? Also is it possible to do unlocking through testpoint method or any 3rd party tools like setool or only through sony's official unlocking site? And how's the OTA updates when used with the official unlocking method? Does it still brick the devices?
Just wanna ask earlier as I am still having doubts buying the Xperia ZL, HTC M7 or HTC Butterfly J.
Riyal said:
Hi krappabel I have been outdated on Xperia devices starting from 2012 so just wanna ask how are the partition layouts on the current Xperia devices? Do they have recovery partitions now? Also is it possible to do unlocking through testpoint method or any 3rd party tools like setool or only through sony's official unlocking site? And how's the OTA updates when used with the official unlocking method? Does it still brick the devices?
Just wanna ask earlier as I am still having doubts buying the Xperia ZL, HTC M7 or HTC Butterfly J.
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Unlocking can only be done using the official Sony method. But you can relock your boot loader after flashing a ROM
Recovery is still embedded in the kernels, but I don't know why this should be a big problem'. It's not that difficult to include it in a custom kernel.
If you unlock your device it's logical you don't need to take updates the official way in my opinion, upgrading with custom roms or flashtool also isn't difficult at all
Feel free to ask more questions
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krabappel2548 said:
Unlocking can only be done using the official Sony method. But you can relock your boot loader after flashing a ROM
Recovery is still embedded in the kernels, but I don't know why this should be a big problem'. It's not that difficult to include it in a custom kernel.
If you unlock your device it's logical you don't need to take updates the official way in my opinion, upgrading with custom roms or flashtool also isn't difficult at all
Feel free to ask more questions
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I'm quite new to rotting and flashing and such and I currently own a Samsung Galaxy S2 but... How difficult could it possibly be to root the upcoming Sony Xperia Z? I know it ain't released but perhaps it is quite easy to do : )
alabrand said:
I'm quite new to rotting and flashing and such and I currently own a Samsung Galaxy S2 but... How difficult could it possibly be to root the upcoming Sony Xperia Z? I know it ain't released but perhaps it is quite easy to do : )
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Xperia's are very easy to root once an ftf (firmware file) is out I can make a pre-rooted system.img to flash for unlocked bootloaders, so that should be from day one probably
For locked bootloaders I can't tell you right now.
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krabappel2548 said:
Xperia's are very easy to root once an ftf (firmware file) is out I can make a pre-rooted system.img to flash for unlocked bootloaders, so that should be from day one probably
For locked bootloaders I can't tell you right now.
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Seems pretty different compared to how I rooted my Galaxy S2 xD Here's hoping that a very, very good rom & kernel combo will be available shortly after its release. 'Tis a shame we have to wait at least until March or something for this phone.
krabappel2548 said:
Unlocking can only be done using the official Sony method. But you can relock your boot loader after flashing a ROM
Recovery is still embedded in the kernels, but I don't know why this should be a big problem'. It's not that difficult to include it in a custom kernel.
If you unlock your device it's logical you don't need to take updates the official way in my opinion, upgrading with custom roms or flashtool also isn't difficult at all
Feel free to ask more questions
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Thanks for the answers
So whenever I relock my bootloader would I be able to upgrade via OTA still? Thing is I will be buying 2 Xperia ZL. I will be giving the other one to my wife and I'm afraid she might do an OTA when I unlock it.(Or I could just remove the OTA apk instead )
Regarding recovery yes I know it's not really a big problem I just got this habit of shifting CM and stock ROMs on the fly on my HTC device and obviously you can't hotswap CM and stock ROMs without a PC if you got an embedded recovery(kernel compatibility issues) so yeah thats my only point on the recovery.
Just an idea though I'm not quite sure yet if this is plausible but I might try this when I get the device. Would it be possible that when recovery is initiated on boot a script is executed to mount ram/tmpfs and copy recovery there and execute it on RAM? So we could flash a new boot.img without a PC?
Actually I already tried it on my HTC device and it worked although if you flashed a broken kernel then you wouldn't have any choice but to fastboot a working one. Just sharing my ideas for a way to hotswap kernels
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Seems pretty different compared to how I rooted my Galaxy S2 xD Here's hoping that a very, very good rom & kernel combo will be available shortly after its release. 'Tis a shame we have to wait at least until March or something for this phone.
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Samsung was once known for it's dev friendliness, I've owned HTC, once done, it's all a piece of cake, flash via recovery
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Riyal said:
Thanks for the answers
So whenever I relock my bootloader would I be able to upgrade via OTA still? Thing is I will be buying 2 Xperia ZL. I will be giving the other one to my wife and I'm afraid she might do an OTA when I unlock it.(Or I could just remove the OTA apk instead )
Regarding recovery yes I know it's not really a big problem I just got this habit of shifting CM and stock ROMs on the fly on my HTC device and obviously you can't hotswap CM and stock ROMs without a PC if you got an embedded recovery(kernel compatibility issues) so yeah thats my only point on the recovery.
Just an idea though I'm not quite sure yet if this is plausible but I might try this when I get the device. Would it be possible that when recovery is initiated on boot a script is executed to mount ram/tmpfs and copy recovery there and execute it on RAM? So we could flash a new boot.img without a PC?
Actually I already tried it on my HTC device and it worked although if you flashed a broken kernel then you wouldn't have any choice but to fastboot a working one. Just sharing my ideas for a way to hotswap kernels
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you will have direct access to flash to boot partition when device is booted/in recovery.... so u can flash/backup/restore kernels in recovery in most 2012 devices (not sure about the msm7x27 devices)...
DooMLoRD said:
you will have direct access to flash to boot partition when device is booted/in recovery.... so u can flash/backup/restore kernels in recovery in most 2012 devices (not sure about the msm7x27 devices)...
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Really? I'm not sure yet with the 2012 devices since my last Xperia device was the Xperia Pro but wouldn't flashing the boot partition overwrite the older one instantly? Then what would happen to the recovery since it's running in the previous boot image's ramdisk? I can't imagine the recovery would still keep running without it's executeable.
Just downloaded and installed N5110UEFMI1. Looks good so far.
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Just downloaded and installed N5110UEFMI1. Looks good so far.
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Got it via Kies!
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It's 4.2.2
Got it OTA this morning
Installed without a hitch. Doesn't seem to have any offset with the s-pen.
Agreed. No pen offset.
Got it this morning too. North America, Arizona.
Awesome news...except now I have to flash back to stock so I can get the NA update! Darn my impatience!!
do you know if we can flash it over the sphereengine 4.2.2 rom? will we ever be able to flash the civ kernel for 422 over this one? is a factory reset needed?
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As there is no update in the kernel and framework there is still a offset, maybe it is not that great for you but for people using it for drawing it is.
Also look at the text cursor when using the s-pen in browser text (search bar) it is 3mm of to the left.
Sgt_Bilbo said:
Awesome news...except now I have to flash back to stock so I can get the NA update! Darn my impatience!!
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Just download it true sammobile and flash with odin.
marcushg said:
do you know if we can flash it over the sphereengine 4.2.2 rom? will we ever be able to flash the civ kernel for 422 over this one? is a factory reset needed?
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Yes as samsung didn't release a update it is still the same kernel source (with s-pen problem). And no no need for factory reset if you are already on 4.2.2.
civato said:
As there is no update in the kernel and framework there is still a offset, maybe it is not that great for you but for people using it for drawing it is.
Also look at the text cursor when using the s-pen in browser text (search bar) it is 3mm of to the left.
Just download it true sammobile and flash with odin.
Yes as samsung didn't release a update it is still the same kernel source (with s-pen problem). And no no need for factory reset if you are already on 4.2.2.
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now you gonna be mad at me asking this (again), but I will ask : I am on your rev 3.2 ROM, which is based on UK offical 4.2.2 ROM.
because it is UK firmware, having some issue with google play store, and some google apps since it takes i am in UK while my tablet is US base...that could be only reason I will flash offical 4.2.2 US firmware.
if I download US 4.2.2 firmware from sammobile and just odin flash over rev 3.2 ROM, would it cause too much issue? or you would recommend clean install?
p.s: I f...king LOVE your ev 3.2 ROM, hope you can have another version based on US firmware.....:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
I got the OTA update. The tablet now reports it is Android 4.2.2.
The good news is, I don't see the reported S pen offset (but I did only a short test.) I also appear to have been able to keep root (Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper).
BUT! Android 4.2 introduced multi-user capabilities. I cannot find such a feature in the Samsung version of Android 4.2! Did Samsung purposely remove features added by Google??? WHY?!? This was the ONLY reason I was looking forward to Android 4.2. I use my tablet for work, and I would like to have separate work and separate personal profiles. It's been nearly a year since this was made possible. I knew from previous Samsung tablet experience to expect Samsung to lag 2 major OS updates behind my Nexus devices, but I never expected them to actually REMOVE functionality from Android when they finally release an update.
Someone please tell me that I'm wrong, and it's in there somewhere and I just didn't find it!
kisrita said:
I got the OTA update. The tablet now reports it is Android 4.2.2.
The good news is, I don't see the reported S pen offset (but I did only a short test.) I also appear to have been able to keep root (Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper).
BUT! Android 4.2 introduced multi-user capabilities. I cannot find such a feature in the Samsung version of Android 4.2! Did Samsung purposely remove features added by Google??? WHY?!? This was the ONLY reason I was looking forward to Android 4.2. I use my tablet for work, and I would like to have separate work and separate personal profiles. It's been nearly a year since this was made possible. I knew from previous Samsung tablet experience to expect Samsung to lag 2 major OS updates behind my Nexus devices, but I never expected them to actually REMOVE functionality from Android when they finally release an update.
Someone please tell me that I'm wrong, and it's in there somewhere and I just didn't find it!
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It is not enabled by default by Samsung. it is even like that on official UK 4.2.2 version too.
I don't know about anybody else, but I can't enable multi-window...
I assume this is the same update that the UK got a few weeks ago? I flashed it for my US version and everything seems to be fine. Any reason to switch to this one?
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now you gonna be mad at me asking this (again), but I will ask : I am on your rev 3.2 ROM, which is based on UK offical 4.2.2 ROM.
because it is UK firmware, having some issue with google play store, and some google apps since it takes i am in UK while my tablet is US base...that could be only reason I will flash offical 4.2.2 US firmware.
if I download US 4.2.2 firmware from sammobile and just odin flash over rev 3.2 ROM, would it cause too much issue? or you would recommend clean install?
p.s: I f...king LOVE your ev 3.2 ROM, hope you can have another version based on US firmware.....:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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I always update to the newest release, so rev3.3 of flexbeam release will be delayed by a week as I'm using this new release as base.
But a lot of work needs to be done, framework rework and other stuff.............
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I assume this is the same update that the UK got a few weeks ago? I flashed it for my US version and everything seems to be fine. Any reason to switch to this one?
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For a few reason (speaking for myself);
because using UK firmware, your tablet thinks it is belong to UK region, thus some apps won't display in google play store that's not available overseas such as Europe. That would be a problem, if you have paid apps (like I have) and they are not available in UK, then you can't able to download. And some apps displayed as euro pricing in app store, while in US play store prices are much lover!?
Second issue would be Amazon Kindle; Now, i have bunch of book purchased when I was on US firmware (the original) 4.1.2, when I flashed UK firmware (I am using Civ's ROM which is based on UK firmware), I realized some of my books not available, when I tried to download, Amazon Kindle prompted me that these books not available for the region..etc (can't recall exact message).
in addition, google services and apps acting a bit weird (nothing show stopper though)...while my Nexus 7 (US base) getting constant updates, my Note 8.0 is not always...
anyway, there are couple of things that quite annoying, so that coould be only reasons I would probably re-flash official US 4.2.2 firmware, but I just love Civ's ivZ-FLEX-BEAM-REV3.2 + SphereEngine ROM, that's only thing stopping me to flash US 4.2.2 firmware, but if reasons i tried outlined above start annoying more and more, I maybe back to official US 4.2.2 firmware until then hoping Civ's build another one based on US 4.2.2 come to rescue us...
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civato said:
I always update to the newest release, so rev3.3 of flexbeam release will be delayed by a week as I'm using this new release as base.
But a lot of work needs to be done, framework rework and other stuff.............
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OK...make my day and just tell me:fingers-crossed:; if there's good possibility that you may release rev3.3 of flexbeam based on official US 4.2.2 firmware?...I know asking you for another version of your ROM based on official US 4.2.2 firmware is quite selfish here since you don't have a lot of time...
How are you all getting this update? All day long the OTA with the device update has been giving either a 'wait in line' error or a network/server problem error. Trying to update via Kies has been a complete nightmare - maybe 1 in 100 tries it will show the update available, but then hang when trying to install.
v35lee said:
How are you all getting this update? All day long the OTA with the device update has been giving either a 'wait in line' error or a network/server problem error. Trying to update via Kies has been a complete nightmare - maybe 1 in 100 tries it will show the update available, but then hang when trying to install.
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Try updating Kies
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I had to use Kies to update as the ota was unavailable or would have a server error.
Update looks fine, but the s-pen when going to point and select text has the line shifted to the left. However it still endes up in the right spot.
Adobe photoshop touch failed to launch and needed cache cleared. S-pen does have a visual shift left with text but still function and does end up where it should. No actual problems witn using photoshop or autodesk.
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akhu said:
I don't know about anybody else, but I can't enable multi-window...
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It won't let you, it doesn't work, or you are not sure how to enable it?
I can't seem to get daydream working, despite turning it on in the settings. Perhaps a reboot will help.
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cfendrick said:
I had to use Kies to update as the ota was unavailable or would have a server error.
Update looks fine, but the s-pen when going to point and select text has the line shifted to the left. However it still endes up in the right spot.
Adobe photoshop touch failed to launch and needed cache cleared. S-pen does have a visual shift left with text but still function and does end up where it should. No actual problems witn using photoshop or autodesk.
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Thank you for confirming that s_pen isn't fixed. The offset of cursor is still there so they didn't change a thing in framework.
And no kernel changes so for people that want accurate drawingthe pointer it is still of to 5"clock. Again no framework and kernel changes.
Well with Note 12.2 recently being released, I'd like to get the bounty asking going? I'll willing to donate. who's with me???
Model#'s SM-P900 (WIFI only) & SM-P905 (LTE version) android 4.4.2
1.)Root (has CF Auto root been achieved?)
2.)Custom Recovery (TWRP Ideally, but Philz will work. Hopefully they will take on this task if enough of us pony up $$)
3.)Custom Kernel (Hopefully BiD Droid will undertake it as he made an awesome custom kernel on Note 10.1 2014) Bounty
4.)Custom ROM (Hopefully ScottsROMs (Clean ROM) will take on this task as well.
aburns7487 said:
Well with Note 12.2 recently being released, I'd like to get the bounty asking going? I'll willing to donate. who's with me???
Model#'s SM-P900 (WIFI only) & SM-P905 (LTE version) android 4.4.2
1.)Root (has CF Auto root been achieved?)
2.)Custom Recovery (TWRP Ideally, but Philz will work. Hopefully they will take on this task if enough of us pony up $$)
3.)Custom Kernel (Hopefully BiD Droid will undertake it as he made an awesome custom kernel on Note 10.1 2014) Bounty
4.)Custom ROM (Hopefully ScottsROMs (Clean ROM) will take on this task as well.
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Hmmmm.
Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!
If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button.
It's the inevitable questions people have and/or will have about the note 12.2 since it is new.
I know on note 10.1 2014, it took a long time before people would ask around for people to develop. If you ask (with $$ of course) maybe the developers will come....
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aburns7487 said:
It's the inevitable questions people have and/or will have about the note 12.2 since it is new.
I know on note 10.1 2014, it took a long time before people would ask around for people to develop. If you ask (with $$ of course) maybe the developers will come....
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You are absolutely correct. I noticed that too. I wouldn't be able to put in full time on something like this but I would be glad to help out where needed. I just retired after developing for 15 years. I actually already cooked up my own ROM and am currently testing it out now
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Oh wow...very nice. I'm sure we would welcome anything you can add. I'm just a guy that uses the forums for my devices. I've learned a lot but by no means developer, more user/tester if anything.
I just ordered the Verizon Note 12.2 LTE ) sm-p905,so that is why I was inquiring. I won't get it until Monday or Tuesday unfortunately. I Know more people will likely have the SM-P900 (wifi only)....I try to share anything i acquire with others to increase their user experience.
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Hey that's great to hear about the LTE tablet you are getting. Let me know if it runs smoothly. Of course, all of the 12 ' s are basically the same thing, just different components. give me a holler when you get it. I've heard good things about that particular model. I've already removed all of the TouchWiz, and unfortunately removing that would also disable the Magazine ux, however I got that back working now. Take a look at my screen and drawer real estate I got implemented in my test ROM.
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I am willing to pay some bucks for a custom recovery. I.e Philz TWRP wouldt be nice to have on the NotePro
Android.Ninja said:
Hey that's great to hear about the LTE tablet you are getting. Let me know if it runs smoothly. Of course, all of the 12 ' s are basically the same thing, just different components. give me a holler when you get it. I've heard good things about that particular model. I've already removed all of the TouchWiz, and unfortunately removing that would also disable the Magazine ux, however I got that back working now. Take a look at my screen and drawer real estate I got implemented in my test ROM.
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If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button.
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FYI, on the 10.1 2014 Edition, the wifi model used the Exynos processor & the LTE version used Snapdragon. That may be the case here also, which might further bifurcate our efforts...
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BigBroham1984 said:
FYI, on the 10.1 2014 Edition, the wifi model used the Exynos processor & the LTE version used Snapdragon. That may be the case here also, which might further bifurcate our efforts...
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Yep, I believe you may be correct. Thanks.
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aburns7487 said:
Well with Note 12.2 recently being released, I'd like to get the bounty asking going? I'll willing to donate. who's with me???
Model#'s SM-P900 (WIFI only) & SM-P905 (LTE version) android 4.4.2
1.)Root (has CF Auto root been achieved?)
2.)Custom Recovery (TWRP Ideally, but Philz will work. Hopefully they will take on this task if enough of us pony up $$)
3.)Custom Kernel (Hopefully BiD Droid will undertake it as he made an awesome custom kernel on Note 10.1 2014) Bounty
4.)Custom ROM (Hopefully ScottsROMs (Clean ROM) will take on this task as well.
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I got root using CF Autoroot on my P900 on the first day I bought it. I would donate to get TWRP for this device as well as donate to the Dev that puts out the first custom ROM. I typically donate to any Dev who puts out a rom that I use.
I'm in for at least 10 dollars for TWRP and 10 for a custom rom.
aburns7487 said:
Well with Note 12.2 recently being released, I'd like to get the bounty asking going? I'll willing to donate. who's with me???
Model#'s SM-P900 (WIFI only) & SM-P905 (LTE version) android 4.4.2
1.)Root (has CF Auto root been achieved?)
2.)Custom Recovery (TWRP Ideally, but Philz will work. Hopefully they will take on this task if enough of us pony up $$)
3.)Custom Kernel (Hopefully BiD Droid will undertake it as he made an awesome custom kernel on Note 10.1 2014) Bounty
4.)Custom ROM (Hopefully ScottsROMs (Clean ROM) will take on this task as well.
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CF Auto Root was achieved, and is listed in a thread in this forum. All in for Scott to have his way with the ROM!
Awesome on cf auto root gents. I'm in for 10 on twrp and $20/custom ROM (hopefully clean ROM) $20 pledge for Custom kernel (Bid Droid did the note 10.1 2014 so he has the lead in my eyes but I'd be happy with whomever and whatever we can get...
Glad we are getting some responses.
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I am in 10 for custom recovery. Usually donate for any roms I use as well.
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I'm in, too.
This is starting to sound interesting.
Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!
If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button.
Same here, I gave chainfire some $ for the root ability. Im in for it all, TWRP(hopefully works better than on the 10.1 2014 sd issues) and any Roms that are TW based. Gotta have my snote/action memos
jackwagon06 said:
Same here, I gave chainfire $20 for the root ability. Im in for it all, TWRP(hopefully works better than on the 10.1 2014 sd issues) and any Roms that are TW based. Gotta have my snote/action memos
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Yup, I gave to ChainFire as well for CF Auto Root. I think it's important to show the devs that we appriciate their hard work, Kudo's are great but nothing speaks louder than cash
Mike02z said:
I got root using CF Autoroot on my P900 on the first day I bought it. I would donate to get TWRP for this device as well as donate to the Dev that puts out the first custom ROM. I typically donate to any Dev who puts out a rom that I use.
I'm in for at least 10 dollars for TWRP and 10 for a custom rom.
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yes i would do the same, I will feel a lot better modifying things when I have a custom recovery.
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Im in for 10 on twrp
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hendav said:
yes i would do the same, I will feel a lot better modifying things when I have a custom recovery.
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There's always odin lol
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Here's my deal: Someone handed me their S4 after a phone of mine got run over by a car. I've been using it for a couple of months with the stock Sprint firmware, and have been happy enough. However, compared to my old EVO LTE, I'm finding that the UI lags sometimes.
Since the EVO LTE is (I think, correct me if wrong) a generation older in hardware, I'm sure the S4 isn't living up to its potential with the stock software.
So here's my dilemma. I like the idea of starting over with a custom ROM, but I also sort of like some of the features in the stock software. The step tracker, for example, has replaced my fitbit. And the other day I was in a waiting room by myself and used the IR remote to identify the TV and change channels. That's pretty darned cool, and something I'd miss with a stripped rom.
Am I better off debloating the stock rom by rooting and removing apps I don't want/need, or should I start over with a lighter-weigh custom rom? On that note, IS there even a current light weight custom that retains most of the functionality of the original? I found some in my searches that sound promising, but it seems that since this device is getting on in its years there are some custom projects that got abandoned. Currently running stock Kitkat, I've been avoiding the system update to Lollipop since my brother's phone had problems after an OTA update to it on his LG phone. I could deal with Kitkat, (I haven't seen anything in 5 that blows me away versus what I have) but I definitely don't want to go back to an earlier version of the OS.
Advice/suggestions are welcome!
i used same sprint rom with lots of bloatware .. i found rom was too slow .. battery draining fast .. although stock rom has support every thing specially good for device hardware .. but samsung made touchwiz full of crap ..
so i couldnt survive with stock rom & just rooted my phone & got custom rom
Currently i am running Dirty Unicorn 5.1.1 ... its too stable too fast with good battery life
hope this will help you !
fadyrox said:
i used same sprint rom with lots of bloatware .. i found rom was too slow .. battery draining fast .. although stock rom has support every thing specially good for device hardware .. but samsung made touchwiz full of crap ..
so i couldnt survive with stock rom & just rooted my phone & got custom rom
Currently i am running Dirty Unicorn 5.1.1 ... its too stable too fast with good battery life
hope this will help you !
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thanks for the input fadyrox!
Does it have the stock support for the pedometer and IR remote? I know that usually the fastest and leanest roms ditch all the extras that aren't essential, but I'd like to still make use of the bells & whistles of the hardware!
Everthing is workable on 5.1.1 rom .. but rom must be stable -- like what i am using is dirty unicorn which is stable & support all sensors & hardware stuff !
you just need to search to get exact what you want with device like stock !
Would your unicorn work on my sprint s4 SPH-L720T. What version and we're is link?
Mind you I have never flashed a custom ROM before because I have never even had a device that had support for it before.
However after 3 days of owning this thing I am fully convinced the hardware is being gimped and held back somehow somewhere in the software end. Plus the battery drains like a mad man at 1% every 30 seconds or so...
First thing I'll do is flash twrp I supose? Can that brick it?
If you're looking for a stock based ROM, I suggest Wicked X - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3115583
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Would your unicorn work on my sprint s4 SPH-L720T. What version and we're is link?
Mind you I have never flashed a custom ROM before because I have never even had a device that had support for it before.
However after 3 days of owning this thing I am fully convinced the hardware is being gimped and held back somehow somewhere in the software end. Plus the battery drains like a mad man at 1% every 30 seconds or so...
First thing I'll do is flash twrp I supose? Can that brick it?
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fadyrox said:
Everthing is workable on 5.1.1 rom .. but rom must be stable -- like what i am using is dirty unicorn which is stable & support all sensors & hardware stuff !
you just need to search to get exact what you want with device like stock !
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Like bilgerryan said, try Wicked X. He is the developer and believe me the support you get from him, their is no comparison. I been using it almost 2yers now. Wow time flies. He is always porting new stuff as it becomes available and you have many options of Wicked X to choose from. Did I mention it's fast and stable. Support both l720t and l720.
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orgulloso4202 said:
Like bilgerryan said, try Wicked X. He is the developer and believe me the support you get from him, their is no comparison. I been using it almost 2yers now. Wow time flies. He is always porting new stuff as it becomes available and you have many options of Wicked X to choose from. Did I mention it's fast and stable. Support both l720t and l720.
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Has it been that long? Wow, time does fly.
bilgerryan said:
Has it been that long? Wow, time does fly.
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I know
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I know
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What all does the aurora kernel offer? Obviously it works with the wicked rom...
Any chance you would be willing to throw together a quick compilation of steps for installing wicked rom with aurora kernel (assuming aurora kernel has overclocking ). Also assuming that I am starting completely fresh with all stock software on this phone.
I think I understand most of what I need to do for installing twrp, backup, flash rom and kernel but I don't want to **** it up. Just want some software that runs more stable than the stock does and oc option with lots of options to recover everything back to stock if need be. Really want to have all my bases covered this time before even trying anything.
Oh any chance wicked rom has internal option to set SD card as primary for both storage and install with ability to select each separately. My onetouch had that and I loved it....
Nickvanexel said:
What all does the aurora kernel offer? Obviously it works with the wicked rom...
Any chance you would be willing to throw together a quick compilation of steps for installing wicked rom with aurora kernel (assuming aurora kernel has overclocking ). Also assuming that I am starting completely fresh with all stock software on this phone.
I think I understand most of what I need to do for installing twrp, backup, flash rom and kernel but I don't want to **** it up. Just want some software that runs more stable than the stock does and oc option with lots of options to recover everything back to stock if need be. Really want to have all my bases covered this time before even trying anything.
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If you install wicked X, it will also installed Aurora Kernel and it will be Permissive from the start.
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Nickvanexel said:
What all does the aurora kernel offer? Obviously it works with the wicked rom...
Any chance you would be willing to throw together a quick compilation of steps for installing wicked rom with aurora kernel (assuming aurora kernel has overclocking ). Also assuming that I am starting completely fresh with all stock software on this phone.
I think I understand most of what I need to do for installing twrp, backup, flash rom and kernel but I don't want to **** it up. Just want some software that runs more stable than the stock does and oc option with lots of options to recover everything back to stock if need be. Really want to have all my bases covered this time before even trying anything.
Oh any chance wicked rom has internal option to set SD card as primary for both storage and install with ability to select each separately. My onetouch had that and I loved it....
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No, it doesn't have overclocking (No Touchwiz Lollipop kernel for this device has that feature yet) . Install instructions are in the first post, the Aurora Kernel is included in the ROM, and in post #3. All features are listed in the first post of the thread.
If anything gets messed up you can just Odin stock or restore your back up.