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1) lack of source codes for the previous exynos in galaxy s3 is a well known problem preventing the ability to create good, custom and clean android roms for s3. therefore, many developers have decided ditching s3 custom roms.
im afraid there will never be any good clean android roms for S4.. or it will take a long time.
what do you think? why doesnt samsung release the source code of the exynos 5?
Will exynos 5's source code be released soon???????
2) a new linux version 3.10 has been release, supporting exynos 5 core.. when it will be used in galaxy s4???
3) how will linux 3.10 improve android? will it be better/faster?
4)Ive heard that samsung is busy developing a new SoC, Exynos 5420
when it will be released and what will it do
darixtorento said:
1) lack of source codes for the previous exynos in galaxy s3 is a well known problem preventing the ability to create good, custom and clean android roms for s3. therefore, many developers have decided ditching s3 custom roms.
im afraid there will never be any good clean android roms for S4.. or it will take a long time.
what do you think? why doesnt samsung release the source code of the exynos 5?
Will exynos 5's source code be released soon???????
2) a new linux version 3.10 has been release, supporting exynos 5 core.. when it will be used in galaxy s4???
3) how will linux 3.10 improve android? will it be better/faster?
4)Ive heard that samsung is busy developing a new SoC, Exynos 5420
when it will be released and what will it do
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1- Exynos Code are probably never to be released though i heard about this exynos octa arndale version that may help in getting additional infos about the Chip
2 and 3-this new linux version is probably to be used with newer version of android it brings big.little optimazation so it will make the exynos SOC run efficiently however it is not know how it would improve it or using which scenario .and yes i will be faster and more power efficient
4- this SOC is more likely to be used with future devices like note 3
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1- Exynos Code are probably never to be released though i heard about this exynos octa arndale version that may help in getting additional infos about the Chip
2 and 3-this new linux version is probably to be used with newer version of android it brings big.little optimazation so it will make the exynos SOC run efficiently however it is not know how it would improve it or using which scenario .and yes i will be faster and more power efficient
4- this SOC is more likely to be used with future devices like note 3
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thanks for answering
when will exynos octa arndale version be released?
So does that mean we are not going to see AOKP on i9500 soon. I love AOKPs and am cursing myself for not buying the i9505 as it was available. Smartphone is no joy without AOKP.
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thanks for answering
when will exynos octa arndale version be released?
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this might help you http://www.cnx-software.com/2013/04...lopment-board-is-now-available-for-pre-order/
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this might help you http://www.cnx-software.com/2013/04...lopment-board-is-now-available-for-pre-order/
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this is from april 2013.. pretty old dont you think?
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this is from april 2013.. pretty old dont you think?
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yes but it should give you an idea about it
We all miss AOKP!
Hello guys, an Android / xda developers n00b here...
The Octo Core GT-I9500 was the only choice here since it's the only S4 model shipped in my country so I'm a bit frustrated too about the AOKP thing - which I learned it may well be the next big thing after CyanogenMOD itself.
I'm about to flash Arrow ROM right now which seems pretty interesting and also will give Omega ROM a try, while we can't put our dirty hands on AOKP we surely have two really nice mods to play with
As such, I'm all years about your experiences - if any - with any of these two ROMs.
Cheers
so no aokp coming soon?
even GS3 got aopk faster
Comon people please help
Comon i need answersssss
Comon what goes on there are any news?
Where is aopk for s4
what goes on
learn to search and read .. sorry to offend u ..
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learn to search and read .. sorry to offend u ..
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i did, and found nothing
darixtorento said:
i did, and found nothing
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If there ia nothing... there is nothing.
In my country we say
A watched pot never boils.
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Gillion said:
If there ia nothing... there is nothing.
In my country we say
A watched pot never boils.
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Or what is more or less the same thing: it will not get faster no matter how much you stand still looking at it!
(and, btw, this is just what's happening to me reloading the site every 5' min awaiting for the imminent release of Arrow ROM 4.0, lol!)
In general thread of i9500 and i9505 a thread exist s about cm development for i9500 some good info there!
Is there a way or any ideas of how to enable 64 bit in the exynos chip or its gonna be locked and cannot be enabled?
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Is there a way or any ideas of how to enable 64 bit in the exynos chip or its gonna be locked and cannot be enabled?
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You cannot since current Android version on N4 runs only on 32-bit. I have also heard rumors about our exynos chip not actually having a 64-bit CPU. There's only one way to find out and that is to wait for Lollipop since that will start support for 64-bit CPUs.
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You cannot since current Android version on N4 runs only on 32-bit. I have also heard rumors about our exynos chip not actually having a 64-bit CPU. There's only one way to find out and that is to wait for Lollipop since that will start support for 64-bit CPUs.
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Its been said before. Exynos is most definitely a 64-bit chip, but even when android L comes out, samsung will not enable the 64bit architecture on the Exynos. Also no custom rom will be able to unlock it, so even though it is 64bit you will only ever use it in 32bit mode. Having said that, its still a better chip than the Snapdragon.
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Its been said before. Exynos is most definitely a 64-bit chip, but even when android L comes out, samsung will not enable the 64bit architecture on the Exynos. Also no custom rom will be able to unlock it, so even though it is 64bit you will only ever use it in 32bit mode. Having said that, its still a better chip than the Snapdragon.
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Might be true. However at least we will get 100% ART with hopefully Xposed support...
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Its been said before. Exynos is most definitely a 64-bit chip, but even when android L comes out, samsung will not enable the 64bit architecture on the Exynos. Also no custom rom will be able to unlock it, so even though it is 64bit you will only ever use it in 32bit mode. Having said that, its still a better chip than the Snapdragon.
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Are you making a statement ?? XD
The bootloader in the Note 4 Exynos is alredy prepared for 64bits.
Also, if you want development from @AndreiLux please make a donation here https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/note-4-exynos-development-device
And spread this.
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Are you making a statement ?? XD
The bootloader in the Note 4 Exynos is alredy prepared for 64bits.
Also, if you want development from @AndreiLux please make a donation here https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/note-4-exynos-development-device
And spread this.
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Just repeating whats been said on the Snapdragon vs Exynos thread. Personally I will never root, so for me at least it will always be 32bit because there is zero chance that samsung will upgrade half the note 4s out there to 64bit without risking a full riot and possibly legal action from snapdragon owners.
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Just repeating whats been said on the Snapdragon vs Exynos thread. Personally I will never root, so for me at least it will always be 32bit because there is zero chance that samsung will upgrade half the note 4s out there to 64bit without risking a full riot and possibly legal action from snapdragon owners.
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What ??? You are exaggerating a lot...
I am telling you that the software in the Note is alredy prepared to 64bits. And most of the costumer don't know which processor have and if it is running in 32 or 64 bits. There is no point in demanding Samsung for something like this.
For years different version of the same "model" have been launched by Samsung with some different features like the Galaxy S3 in USA having 2GB of RAM and LTE while in Europe only 1GB and just 3G.
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What ??? You are exaggerating a lot...
I am telling you that the software in the Note is alredy prepared to 64bits. And most of the costumer don't know which processor have and if it is running in 32 or 64 bits. There is no point in demanding Samsung for something like this.
For years different version of the same "model" have been launched by Samsung with some different features like the Galaxy S3 in USA having 2GB of RAM and LTE while in Europe only 1GB and just 3G.
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Well I hope you are right. It would be lovely to have 64bit. However that is not what everyone is saying over in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/to-snapdragon-805-to-exynos-5433-t2868247
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Well I hope you are right. It would be lovely to have 64bit. However that is not what everyone is saying over in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/to-snapdragon-805-to-exynos-5433-t2868247
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Oh, a lot of people without any kind of knowledge about the topic claim Samsung will not update to 64bits. Who cares ? XD
And those people are Snapdragon users
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Oh, a lot of people without any kind of knowledge about the topic claim Samsung will not update to 64bits. Who cares ? XD
And those people are Snapdragon users
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Well I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss them all as idiots.
The big question is why Samsung choose to name this chip Exynos 5433 and not market it as a 64-bit chip in a new product lineup? The answer could be simply that we won't ever see the 5433 running in AArch64 mode. The chip's firmware and drivers are running on a "CAL" / Chip-Abstraction-Layer on the lowest level of the driver stacks. In fact, beyond the CPU cores (and GPU), the Exynos 5433 looks very similar to the Exynos 5430 which employs A15/A7 cores.
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source: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8537/samsungs-exynos-5433-is-an-a57a53-arm-soc
And this:
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I doubt we'll be seeing AArch64 from the community if Samsung doesn't support it themselves, and similar to the 5420 HMP it's because the software stack is tied to the bootloader which is closed source. Of course they could update it but they have absolutely no incentive to do so and the probability in my opinion is near zero.
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Well I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss them all as idiots.
source: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8537/samsungs-exynos-5433-is-an-a57a53-arm-soc
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Not all.
And we have recently know that Samsung has added the Exynos in Note 4 to the new Exynos 7 family.
And we have found that the bootloader is alredy in 64 bits...
He is human, he can give his opinion based on some arguments but he doesn't have to be right and we all wrong. Indeed he was saying at the beginning that the Exynos 5433 was A15/A7 and then he retracted to be wrong, we all commit mistakes.
Heres the proof
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up this thread, now we have marsmallow, 64bits is near... in next os. ironic mode on....
Is there a way for devs to write a kernel that enables exynos 64 bit on lollipop if samsung didnt implement it? And what are the needs to do such a job?
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Is there a way for devs to write a kernel that enables exynos 64 bit on lollipop if samsung didnt implement it? And what are the needs to do such a job?
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It only enable if samsung allow us on android 5 lollipop
I think there is no dev can do it
Guys!
I am thinking about Note 4 purchase, but x64 mode is very important for me. So I decided to choose 910C (Exynos) version, but unfortunately, Samsung lock this device on 32-bit mode.
Is there any chance, that Exynos Note 4 will get 64-bit mode on Android 5.0?
What you think about that:
http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg39499.html
http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg39710.html
http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg39506.html
According to this article by the renowned Exynos developer, Andreilux, it seems likely that Samsung will never update the Note 4 to run on 64-bit:
The big question is why Samsung choose to name this chip Exynos 5433 and not market it as a 64-bit chip in a new product lineup? The answer could be simply that we won't ever see the 5433 running in AArch64 mode. The chip's firmware and drivers are running on a "CAL" / Chip-Abstraction-Layer on the lowest level of the driver stacks. In fact, beyond the CPU cores (and GPU), the Exynos 5433 looks very similar to the Exynos 5430 which employs A15/A7 cores.
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Also this post sums up the current situation and the future possibilities very well.
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@AndreiLux is one of if not the most prominent kernel developer(s) on XDA. There's a bounty on the forum trying to convince him to write a kernel for the Exynos Note 4. He's the author of this article on AnandTech discussing 5433. It's pretty straight forward. 5433 is 64 bit capable but running in 32 bit mode. He's said multiple times in this thread that third parties can't get it working in 64 bit alone so it's up to Samsung. If he's saying it can't be done I'd take that over some lesser sources saying it can. Samsung's never mentioned that 5433 is 64 bit capable in any of their PR or interviews either.
To make things even more interesting, Samsung announced Exynos 7 as a future chip. Here's the official Exynos 7 B2B website.
http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/Exynos/m/solution.html#?v=7octa
Unless I'm missing it, no where on it does it mention 64 bit. Has anyone seen a press release from Samsung directly saying Exynos 7 is 64 bit? The press covering it have been saying it is but it's odd, at least from what I've found, that there's nothing saying so from Samsung. @AndreiLux can comment but Exynos 7 appears to be identical or near identical to 5433 specs wise.
Possibilities:
5422 was a near identical chip to 5420 and the former shipped with HMP enabled. We all know Samsung could have gone back and updated 5420 and didn't. So Exynos 7 could end up being an updated 5433 with 64 bit capabilities and a new model number leaving 5433 to remain 32 bit.
Exynos 7 is really 5433 with a new name and when it starts shipping under that new name will have 64 bit enabled. Samsung will via s/w update versions that shipped as 32 bit to 64 bit.
Samsung could care less about any of this knowing that the masses don't buy devices based on processor better yet the difference between HMP vs. non-HMP and 32 bit vs. 64 bit. Especially when it'll take many months for a critical mass of 64 bit Android devices to be in people's hands for app developers to start investing in coding for it. People on XDA care about this stuff; the masses not so much. How many people traded in six month old Note 3's for SGS5's simply to get HMP? Tens?
My guess is #3. Samsung will introduce 64 bit, probably with much fanfare, knowing it's not going to sell more devices but extracting PR value from it. Unless some major change in their thinking occurs the 64 bit version of 5433 will have a new model number and 5433 will die 32 bit. All just my opinion. You're all welcome to believe and debate your own. Bottom line is no one here (me included) can do anything but speculate what Samsung's future SoC product and positioning plans are and how they'll treat previously released products from an upgrade stand point.
Believe what makes you happy.
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So to answer the OP, no developer can enable 64-bit.
And there are some serious doubts as to whether even Samsung will do it.
It's all up in the air and you will not get any definitive answers.
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So to answer the OP, no developer can enable 64-bit.
And there are some serious doubts as to whether even Samsung will do it.
It's all up in the air and you will not get any definitive answers.
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Thanks!
I wonder if we could get some predictions when Samsung will update Note 4 Exynos to Android 5.0. If they won't able the x64 mode at the beginning, we shouldn't expect any changes in future months. Why? Because Samsung will focus on Galaxy S6 (probably THE FIRST x64 device from Samsung), and after that we will little close to Note 5 premiere.
It's all because of marketing & PR! I hate it!
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Thanks!
I wonder if we could get some predictions when Samsung will update Note 4 Exynos to Android 5.0.
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It will be January 2015, at least that's when the staged rollout is rumoured to begin. It will be relatively soon, as the S5 has already been updated and a fully working test build for the Note 4 has been shown in a video courtesy of Sammobile.
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It will be January 2015, at least that's when the staged rollout is rumoured to begin. It will be relatively soon, as the S5 has already been updated and a fully working test build for the Note 4 has been shown in a video courtesy of Sammobile.
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Do you think that this update will give us some proofs about x64 mode on Note 4?
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Do you think that this update will give us some proofs about x64 mode on Note 4?
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I think it will either enable x64 or it will not. I'm not sure whether it will give us any sort of proof. We already know the processor is capable.
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Guys, everyone. I think there's a way to do that. Trying it out right now. Wish me luck. I just found where you can set those stuff up!!!!!!!
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Well, I tried to use the Nexus 9 build settings that had a 64bit option set to arm64-v8a on my Exynos Note 4 running 5.0.1 Lollipop but unfortunately, I think because of us being octa-core kinda deal, it won't work. I'm waiting for the galaxy s6 to get out there so that I could use that guy's settings. After all, their processors are one and the only difference is the frequency.
how do you know the s6 is running in 64 bit mode ? it has only 3GB RAM which makes me think it is also running in 32 bit mode.
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how do you know the s6 is running in 64 bit mode ? it has only 3GB RAM which makes me think it is also running in 32 bit mode.
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No it was advertised as running 64 bit. That has nothing to do with it.
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http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/1926938
Says Geekbench 3.3.1 for Android AArch64 means it's 64bit
that looks like a pre release prototype from feb 17.
the most recent one is 32-bit. march 3rd which i assume is a production device.
http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/2016185
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that looks like a pre release prototype from feb 17.
the most recent one is 32-bit. march 3rd which i assume is a production device.
http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/2016185
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nope its fully 64 bit.
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nope its fully 64 bit.
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have you used one at MWC ? how do you know this ?
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have you used one at MWC ? how do you know this ?
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http://www.phonearena.com/news/Firs...n-AnTuTu-and-outrageous-memory-speeds_id66653
check 4th pic i think its enough.
"However, these are pre-release units we're handling here"
Keep digging maybe you will find a 32 bit s6.... they advertised it as 64 bit so its an 64 bit phone with os and hardware.
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Keep digging maybe you will find a 32 bit s6.... they advertised it as 64 bit so its an 64 bit phone with os and hardware.
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Thank u!! I'm tryin to tell these guys. BTW, does anyone know if there are any other places that have the S6 for testing other than MCW?? I'm gonna be taking vacation probably to California and Nevada next week so I though I could you know, see this guy from upclose!
Hi guys ,
How about editing the build prop . does this enable 64 bit mode ?
http://axloneso.blogspot.in/2015/07/active-chip-64bit-exynos-5433-on-note-4.html
badduke said:
Hi guys ,
How about editing the build prop . does this enable 64 bit mode ?
http://axloneso.blogspot.in/2015/07/active-chip-64bit-exynos-5433-on-note-4.html
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you can try and tell us how did it go?
Hello people,
From those of you who have installed the lollipop update, can anyone please confirm if Samsung has enabled 64 bit mode on the Note 4 ?
Thanks in advance
No, 64bit is not enabled.
And it will never be.
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And it will never be.
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Because they want to promote S6 as the first 64 bit phone blah blah blah ?
I wouldn't worry too much about going 64-bit on this phone - just look at the Snapdragon 810 getting whipped by the Exynos Note 4.
Additionally, I don't think the Note 4 will ever get a 64-bit OS - a bunch of code will need to get revalidated, and some drivers Samsung sourced from the outside may never get 64-bit versions of their closed HAL modules.
That said, it would be really nice if Samsung decided to do a global launch of the Gear VR.
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I wouldn't worry too much about going 64-bit on this phone - just look at the Snapdragon 810 getting whipped by the Exynos Note 4.
Additionally, I don't think the Note 4 will ever get a 64-bit OS - a bunch of code will need to get revalidated, and some drivers Samsung sourced from the outside may never get 64-bit versions of their closed HAL modules.
That said, it would be really nice if Samsung decided to do a global launch of the Gear VR.
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If i'm not mistaken Samsung SM-N916S was rumored to come with SD 810. Instead it was released with SD 805, so i'm afraid those stats can't be taken seriously.
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Because they want to promote S6 as the first 64 bit phone blah blah blah ?
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No, nothing to do with the S6. It just will not happen. The Note 4 was never meant to be a 64-bit model. The fact that the Exynos processor they used in some of the variants is 64-bit capable doesn't mean much.
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No, nothing to do with the S6. It just will not happen. The Note 4 was never meant to be a 64-bit model. The fact that the Exynos processor they used in some of the variants is 64-bit capable doesn't mean much.
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Maybe more of a testing ground for their next Exynos chipset. All things point out that they won't enable 64 bit mode on Note 4, especially since there's a snapdragon variant out there.
But i still have some faith they may do it. Maybe not with lollipop update though.
It's just that if you are going to spend right now 500+ euros for a phone it should be as much "future proof" as possible. By buying Note 4 (SD) you are definitely not getting that. With the Exynos model there's still some doubt weather that's true or false. But as the lollipop update confirmed we are not getting that either for now.
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It's just that if you are going to spend right now 500+ euros for a phone it should be as much "future proof" as possible. By buying Note 4 (SD) you are definitely not getting that. With the Exynos model there's still some doubt weather that's true or false. But as the lollipop update confirmed we are not getting that either for now.
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I know what you mean, however, if you're spending 500+ Euros for a phone, you should read its specs very carefully and buy it 'as is'. The hope of something extra (Lollipop update, 64-bit) could significantly compromise one's experience. Don't get me wrong, extras are always welcome, of course. But when you invest your hard-earned money, it should be for something you can have right then and there, not "maybe some time, perhaps".
As for future-proof, 32-bit processors will be relevant for a long, long time. Much longer than most of us will keep the Note 4. Just because some of the newer ones may be 64-bit, doesn't mean that anything that isn't is doomed in any way or form.
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No, nothing to do with the S6. It just will not happen. The Note 4 was never meant to be a 64-bit model. The fact that the Exynos processor they used in some of the variants is 64-bit capable doesn't mean much.
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what does that even mean ? its a full 64 bit processor. it was meant to be 64 bit when designed and samsung is deciding whether or not to deploy 64 bit on the exynos models. they used a 64 bit processor on ALL models on the exynos note 4s - not "some".
all they have to do is deploy a 64 bit kernel and its 64 bit instantly.
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what does that even mean ? its a full 64 bit processor. it was meant to be 64 bit when designed and samsung is deciding whether or not to deploy 64 bit on the exynos models. they used a 64 bit processor on ALL models on the exynos note 4s - not "some".
all they have to do is deploy a 64 bit kernel and its 64 bit instantly.
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Well it is advertised as one of the first 64bit phones in some regions so they might only release aarch64 lollipop in those regions...
Sent from my fabulous Note 4 Exynos
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what does that even mean ? its a full 64 bit processor. it was meant to be 64 bit when designed and samsung is deciding whether or not to deploy 64 bit on the exynos models. they used a 64 bit processor on ALL models on the exynos note 4s - not "some".
all they have to do is deploy a 64 bit kernel and its 64 bit instantly.
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You misunderstood me, by "some models" I mean that there is also a Snapdragon version, so some models have Exynos, some Snapdragon.
I know how easy it is to enable it too, however, I don't think it will ever happen. Partly because there are variants out there (Snapdragon) that cost exactly the same, are available exclusively in some countries and are 32-bit. Which goes to show that Samsung never meant for the Exynos Note 4 to be 64-bit. Otherwise it'd be marketed as a different model, perhaps "Note 4S" or something. Hehehe!
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Well it is advertised as one of the first 64bit phones in some regions so they might only release aarch64 lollipop in those regions...
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Which regions?
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Which regions?
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I can't remember off the top of my head, but it has been posted on here before of regions advertising it as the first 64 bit android phone
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I can't remember off the top of my head, but it has been posted on here before of regions advertising it as the first 64 bit android phone
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My partner works for Samsung and I can assure you that it was never marketed as a 64-bit phone, at least in Europe. And whoever did market it as such, was not affiliated with Samsung in any way.
However, the Exynos processor used in the Note 4 was marketed as the first 64-bit capable one and that is true.
Check out this post regarding the controversy surrounding the Exynos processor and try to find Andreilux's article on Anandtech.
I wouldn't even worry about it. 64bit is overrated. There's not going to be any noticeable difference.
So I didn't see this mentioned here yet, but Android O preview 1 is now up for newer devices. I'm almost certain we won't be getting it officially when it's final, but thought I'd mention it.
We aren't
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We aren't
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Yea, I know the Nexus 6 is past it's update period, just thought I'd mention that it's a thing.
H4X0R46 said:
Yea, I know the Nexus 6 is past it's update period, just thought I'd mention that it's a thing.
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Yeah it is being talked about in other threads as the big worry is that with all code starting to be 64bit only that 7.1.1 will be the death of the n6 and just about every device before it.
zelendel said:
Yeah it is being talked about in other threads as the big worry is that with all code starting to be 64bit only that 7.1.1 will be the death of the n6 and just about every device before it.
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I did some searching and saw that, some people are dead set on saying that it will be possible to port it, even saying that there will be 32 bit AOSP as well. but I wanna say it's wishful thinking. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens!
H4X0R46 said:
I did some searching and saw that, some people are dead set on saying that it will be possible to port it, even saying that there will be 32 bit AOSP as well. but I wanna say it's wishful thinking. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens!
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Yeah those that say that have never tried to port something from a 64 bit chip to a 32bit chip. They are assuming that Google plans on supporting older devices. We all know Google couldn't care less about them and it is up to the oem to make it work on their devices.
But only time will tell.
zelendel said:
Yeah those that say that have never tried to port something from a 64 bit chip to a 32bit chip. They are assuming that Google plans on supporting older devices. We all know Google couldn't care less about them and it is up to the oem to make it work on their devices.
But only time will tell.
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I'll just keep my fingers crossed, but shouldn't get my hopes too high. Thanks Zelendel!
After having my Nexus 6 for 2 years and some months I'm upgrading to a Pixel. I always like to have the newest Android so its time to upgrade.
Loved the phone while it lasted after having Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 5 and Nexus 6
I hope my N6 with 7.1.1 may hold another couple of years.
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32bit is far from dead. Only 64bit preview is out and 32bit will become available when aosp drops officially. Post 8 in this thread explains more https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/android-o-nexus-6-t3576916