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[DISCUSS] Root Methods

Has anyone tried super one click or z4root yet?

I use z4root on my Kyocera zio m6000 2.2 and it works perfect. Allows unroot and temp root. I recommend permanent root. Just unroot if needed.
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I dont tried.
Downloading z4root and testing...

Dont find usb debugging on Gingerbread.
Think we can´t root for now...

friscoltu959 said:
Dont find usb debugging on Gingerbread.
Think we can´t root for now...
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settings>application>development>usb debugging

I find debuggin mode. Turned on, but nothin happened with z4root...

I had no success with both z4root and superoneclick (both exploits). My guess is that the exploits are fixed in this version of Android.

Gingerbread can be the problem with this apps.
We have to wait a little bit more.

Where are all the developers? I mean sony even said it will unlock the bootloader shouldn't we be seeing more development action. Didn't geohot say he was going to be the first to root the play?

this phone is only available in selected markets at the moment, namely europe and asia, once everyone can get it, development should pick up

silvacrest said:
this phone is only available in selected markets at the moment, namely europe and asia, once everyone can get it, development should pick up
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I really really hope so. This device will be 'made or broken' by the community

whats the whole point of rooting as it is aside from stopping some of the pre-installed stuff?

At the moment, that's pretty much the whole point - just to kick some of the pre-installed junk off the device. Altho in time, it could also lead to some other things, like extended menus, options, themes and the like.
However, these things might or might not require an unlocked bootloader to function as well.
With the boot loader unlocked however, you can basically replace the whole System. Even going so far as to install a completely new System like Cyanogenmod, Meego, MIUI and so on.

i guess getting rid of timescape would be useful. any news on the NA version being stock android?

"Timescape" in this case is pretty much only the launcher. Everything else is very much stock. So I don't think we really need to get rid of it. I'd just like to kick some stuff from the internal memory to make space for other things. I for example don't need Fifa or Sims. I never play those games.

I would love to be able to stop all random **** from connecting to the internet. Also timescape and things like mediaserver and postcard i would like to get rid off. Clean install.

AriStar said:
whats the whole point of rooting as it is aside from stopping some of the pre-installed stuff?
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To get more control over your device, gain acces to hidden files, change boot anim etc (don't know the file structere of xperia play). Get adfree working so you'll get rid of the advertizing in apps and browser, screenshot apps etc. Push apk's to /system/apps with adb shell (some won't install with the native manager, but will this way (modded apk's)). Overclock without flashing (did this to begin with on my DHD before i got the bootloader unlucked and installed a recovery, so i could flash a new kernel with oc options).
Lots of reasons mate
Regards Dousan...

Question : creating Custom Rom should be customize to SE Play snice the Gamepad and games??

Super one click doesn't work on gingerbread.
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RacecarBMW said:
Where are all the developers? I mean sony even said it will unlock the bootloader shouldn't we be seeing more development action. Didn't geohot say he was going to be the first to root the play?
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He has been banned from doing anything with any sony devices or helping in any developement of anything due to the court case over the ps3

Root = No Market movies

Well how about today I found out why the "movies" section is not showing up in the market in my Xoom... Well come to find out that Google has it where no rooted device can access the movies from the market... I say a crock of ****... I'm sure many of you like me wasnt aware of this when we rooted our device... Wouldn't have mattered if I did... But all the same would have been nice to know.. I don't understand the reasoning behind this.... Anyways those of you that don't know the only way to get it back is to reinstall the stock room then relock your device. Apparently when you unlock it supposedly deletes some file that you have to re flash to get back... I heard this on the latest android central podcast in case you all wanna know. Well maybe some one soon will get us a work around for this.... What y'all think?
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KingDavid63 said:
Well how about today I found out why the "movies" section is not showing up in the market in my Xoom... Well come to find out that Google has it where no rooted device can access the movies from the market... I say a crock of ****... I'm sure many of you like me wasnt aware of this when we rooted our device... Wouldn't have mattered if I did... But all the same would have been nice to know.. I don't understand the reasoning behind this.... Anyways those of you that don't know the only way to get it back is to reinstall the stock room then relock your device. Apparently when you unlock it supposedly deletes some file that you have to re flash to get back... I heard this on the latest android central podcast in case you all wanna know. Well maybe some one soon will get us a work around for this.... What y'all think?
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This was known when Movie rental via Android was first announced...big headlines all over the tech sites, hardly a secret.
As for why, it was obviously required by the movie studios due to DRM issues. They want to be sure the movies can be stored ina folder that can't be accessed directly by the user. Not surprising considering their previous stance on such matters.
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KingDavid63 said:
... the only way to get it back is to reinstall the stock room then relock your device. Apparently when you unlock it supposedly deletes some file that you have to re flash to get back
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... and just so's we're clear on this, you're saying that simply reflashing the stock boot.img won't fix this, you have to run "oem lock" in fastboot?

This was well known all ready no need for a new thread

Sony Mobile Flash Tool Now Supporting R800 Series

Just saw this this morning.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/12/0...d&utm_campaign=Feed:+XperiaBlog+(Xperia+Blog)

Oh wow, saddens me that Samsung don't offer this much support for the S3, we're still fighting for the Exynos sources to be released!

Well that is cool...fingers crossed for play support soon lol
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Wow! I cant believe it ^^
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Glad to know sony still cares

So is this an official version of the flashtool that we've been using forever?? The one from Bin4ry & Androxyde? I hope Sony paid them some cash for the idea.lol.
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cyrusalmighty said:
So is this an official version of the flashtool that we've been using forever?? The one from Bin4ry & Androxyde? I hope Sony paid them some cash for the idea.lol.
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Not -.-
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Can anyone confirm if Sony even sends you the password email?
I've been waiting for a whole day now!

someone755 said:
Can anyone confirm if Sony even sends you the password email?
I've been waiting for a whole day now!
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which password do you want, you don't need it

Well, if you go and download the thing from SonyDevelopers website and install it, you needto login, but Sony doesn't send a confirmation email...
Anyways, I solved my problem with relocking the bootloader and then flashing the stock FW... (not a great solution, but better than waiting for 3 days for Sony to reply...)

Hate to revive a dead thread but didnt want to make a new one, Sony's own flashtool now support the Xperia PLAY R800i, wonder if other versions work of the PLAY:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/supported_phones/
Supported phones and flash key mappings
Xperia P (LT22i) – volume down
Xperia ZL (C6503) – volume down
Xperia Z (C6603) – volume down
Xperia PLAY (R800i) – back
Xperia E dual (C1605)– volume down
Xperia E (C1505) – volume down
Xperia T (LT30p) – volume down
Xperia S (LT26i) – volume down
Xperia arc (LT15i) – back
Xperia arc S (LT18i) – back
Link to download Sony's Flashtool for those interested:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/

ozzmanj1 said:
Hate to revive a dead thread but didnt want to make a new one, Sony's own flashtool now support the Xperia PLAY R800i, wonder if other versions work of the PLAY:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/supported_phones/
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Is there any interesting firmware on Emma public? Anyone had a look?
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poo-tang said:
Is there any interesting firmware on Emma public? Anyone had a look?
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I have not, I am actually at work and just threw this update up during lunch. I will take a look this weekend to see if there are anything new, unless of course someone beats me to it.

Cool. I can't check at the moment as the only play I have on me at moment is my locked boot one (couple unlocked ones back at home).
Can't belive no one has picked up on this as those beta's (belived to be betas as same firmware numbered/letter as first) ICS versions certified around December could (Small chance) be in Emma public as that's how the Xperia T got its Alpha JB from Sony.
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poo-tang said:
Cool. I can't check at the moment as the only play I have on me at moment is my locked boot one (couple unlocked ones back at home).
Can't belive no one has picked up on this as those beta's (belived to be betas as same firmware numbered/letter as first) ICS versions certified around December could (Small chance) be in Emma public as that's how the Xperia T got its Alpha JB from Sony.
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I downloaded installed and the flashtool, only to learn you have to register to use it. I have registered but now have now have to wait for a confirmation email then I can use it. I will give it a spin soon as I get the email and when I can. It would be interesting if Sony's flashtool had the beta firmwares from Dec... but I really dont want to open that can of worms unless it actually works.

You don't have to register to use Emma. Actually, you shouldn't use that thing...
You have to copy some files into the instalation folder and then it'll work.
If you wait for that email, forget about it. It will never arrive.
See the 'official' tutorial on how to install.
I once had the same problem, waiting for over a month for that email...
Hope that helps

someone755 said:
You don't have to register to use Emma. Actually, you shouldn't use that thing...
You have to copy some files into the instalation folder and then it'll work.
If you wait for that email, forget about it. It will never arrive.
See the 'official' tutorial on how to install.
I once had the same problem, waiting for over a month for that email...
Hope that helps
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huh, ok. Thank you.
Edit - Dont know why I didnt see that, I read the instructions but I guess I just didnt see that part, anyways working now. I am at work but its a slow day perhaps I will run with it. Also, will I need to relock my bootloader to use this?
Edit 2: Can anyone explain what this means? I am rooted running DoomKernel. And EMMA is telling me I am locked...... see attached screenshot

ozzmanj1 said:
huh, ok. Thank you.
Edit - Dont know why I didnt see that, I read the instructions but I guess I just didnt see that part, anyways working now. I am at work but its a slow day perhaps I will run with it. Also, will I need to relock my bootloader to use this?
Edit 2: Can anyone explain what this means? I am rooted running DoomKernel. And EMMA is telling me I am locked...... see attached screenshot
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1) You only need to register for internal Sony full Emma (flash prototypes, dev, and locked retail devices for Sony personal only so won't ever get confirmation.
2) Did you unlock via test point? If so that is why it's saying your locked as you still have all the drm's most likely
Not home for a few days but will see what's on there with my official unlocked R800i's
Lets hope some good news awaits but won't hold out hopes as this is Sony
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poo-tang said:
1) You only need to register for internal Sony full Emma (flash prototypes, dev, and locked retail devices for Sony personal only so won't ever get confirmation.
2) Did you unlock via test point? If so that is why it's saying your locked as you still have all the drm's most likely
Not home for a few days but will see what's on there with my official unlocked R800i's
Lets hope some good news awaits but won't hold out hopes as this is Sony
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I am using a protoype R800at. And it came bootloader unlocked but I had to testpoint to remove the sim lock. I am going to guess I wont be able to use this tool......
Edit: Link of phone I own, second picture and zoom in you can see under battery it says Prototype not for retail, plus under the four front buttons it says Prototype not for sale and lists a series of numbers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121049115364?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

ozzmanj1 said:
I am using a protoype R800at. And it came bootloader unlocked but I had to testpoint to remove the sim lock. I am going to guess I wont be able to use this tool......
Edit: Link of phone I own, second picture and zoom in you can see under battery it says Prototype not for retail, plus under the four front buttons it says Prototype not for sale and lists a series of numbers.
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No most likely not, unless IF there is firmware and someone takes it and turns into FTF (Not sure if possible from Emma as mite not be a blob to convert) a Zip or a nandroid backup.
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Downgrading to use Wiimote

Okay, I should start off by saying I have put hours into researching this myself. I've found things that are similar to my problem, but nothing that I feel truly accomplishes what I'm trying to do.
Here's my situation.
I just recently purchased a Nexus 7. It is currently running Android version 4.2.2
I am new to android, have done jailbreaking and stuff with iPhone, have no experience when it comes to android.
Here's my issue.
I essentially bought this device for one reason - its ability to run emulators at full speed.
Obviously, touch screen controls do not cut it. So logically, I wanted to use my Wiimote to connect and use as a controller on the device. However, as I'm sure it has been well documented, the new android update has disabled the function.
Without a controller, I can't play emulators. Without being able to play emulators, I essentially have a $250 paper weight.
I've heard of there being a possibility of downgrading my Nexus 7 back to a version that would be compatible with wiimotes.
Every tutorial I've looked at seems daunting and confusing. I've tried doing them, but run into problems where there is a step that was supposed to be done prior to doing the tutorial and I have no idea where it's coming from or what to do.
Essentially that is where I stand. I need to be able to use my wiimote on my Nexus device. I'm begging somebody to guide me, show me the way to downgrade my Nexus device that will walk me through from steps A-Z.
As I said, I have honestly put a lot of time and effort into researching and attempting to fix this problem myself. Unfortunately, I just haven't found, or rather lack the knowledge to find exactly what I'm looking for.
I would be incredibly appreciative of any help I can get. If you need any more information from me about the situation, ask and I shall supply you with what you need.
Thanks in advance guys and gals.

retrogamer24 said:
Okay, I should start off by saying I have put hours into researching this myself. I've found things that are similar to my problem, but nothing that I feel truly accomplishes what I'm trying to do.
Here's my situation.
I just recently purchased a Nexus 7. It is currently running Android version 4.2.2
I am new to android, have done jailbreaking and stuff with iPhone, have no experience when it comes to android.
Here's my issue.
I essentially bought this device for one reason - its ability to run emulators at full speed.
Obviously, touch screen controls do not cut it. So logically, I wanted to use my Wiimote to connect and use as a controller on the device. However, as I'm sure it has been well documented, the new android update has disabled the function.
Without a controller, I can't play emulators. Without being able to play emulators, I essentially have a $250 paper weight.
I've heard of there being a possibility of downgrading my Nexus 7 back to a version that would be compatible with wiimotes.
Every tutorial I've looked at seems daunting and confusing. I've tried doing them, but run into problems where there is a step that was supposed to be done prior to doing the tutorial and I have no idea where it's coming from or what to do.
Essentially that is where I stand. I need to be able to use my wiimote on my Nexus device. I'm begging somebody to guide me, show me the way to downgrade my Nexus device that will walk me through from steps A-Z.
As I said, I have honestly put a lot of time and effort into researching and attempting to fix this problem myself. Unfortunately, I just haven't found, or rather lack the knowledge to find exactly what I'm looking for.
I would be incredibly appreciative of any help I can get. If you need any more information from me about the situation, ask and I shall supply you with what you need.
Thanks in advance guys and gals.
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I can help firstly I would like to tell you that there is a far easier option that downgrading which is using a wireless ps3 controller. Fully compatible with 4.2.2 but if you would like to downgrade you must first:
Get a working adb/fastboot folder.
Unlock your bootloader via fastboot. (Warning: this will factory reset your tablet so back up everything you can)
Then flash a stock google 4.1.2 image.
Or alternatively you could :
Unlock your bootloader via fastboot.
Flash a custom recovery.
Flash a custom 4.1.2 rom from the development threads.
All 3 will give the desired effect just bump this thread with what option you want and I will guide you all the way
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heavy_metal_man said:
I can help firstly I would like to tell you that there is a far easier option that downgrading which is using a wireless ps3 controller. Fully compatible with 4.2.2 but if you would like to downgrade you must first:
Get a working adb/fastboot folder.
Unlock your bootloader via fastboot. (Warning: this will factory reset your tablet so back up everything you can)
Then flash a stock google 4.1.2 image.
Or alternatively you could :
Unlock your bootloader via fastboot.
Flash a custom recovery.
Flash a custom 4.1.2 rom from the development threads.
All 3 will give the desired effect just bump this thread with what option you want and I will guide you all the way
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Any idea if it's possible to use multiple PS3 controller? Specifically on the N64 emulator. I'd use PS3 but I'm not sure if I can get multiple ones to work on the N64 emulator.
Plus I gotta get the adapter.

retrogamer24 said:
Any idea if it's possible to use multiple PS3 controller? Specifically on the N64 emulator. I'd use PS3 but I'm not sure if I can get multiple ones to work on the N64 emulator.
Plus I gotta get the adapter.
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The wireless ps3 controllers (official) work with sixaxis controller and can map up to 4 at once, n64oid should be able to map them all as input devices you shouldn't need an adapter as far as I am aware. There is a sixaxis testing app on the market, give it a try and see how you get on should all be sweet though.
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Sony the all so developer friendly company

Am I the only one thinking that Sony being handled as "the most developer community friendly company" is a bit of nonsense?
Look at what problems the official bootloader unlock poses with Sony and all the uncertainty what's still working after and what not.
With HTC you don't have these problems the only thing there is that a few easily reinstallable apps get deleted but nothing like camera not working or not so good anymore, lost DRM keys, lost other features, not the mention the complete wipe of nearly everything when unlocking the bootloader with Sony even with Samsung this whole process is easier as far as I know.
I can understand why the DRM keys are deleted even though it wouldn't be necessary as they are bound to the exact phone so piracy isn't really possible but with the previous Xperias where even the camera stopped working until Android 4.3 and other features were rendered unusable I'm having a hard time to believe this is "the most developer community friendly company".
They should be named as the most GPL compliant company as far as I read.
Or am I missing some important points completely?

You're kinda right, although you should notice that Sony is improving every year.

You loose nothing, just music unlimitted and video unlimitted, which i believe sony has right to. And your example of htc isnt valid, as bootloader unlock is basically same stuff factory reset is also made.
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You're greatly exaggerating the camera issues... The camera has always worked after unlocking except for a short time with the Z1. This wasn't intentional and Sony fixed it.
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Video unlimited and maybe even music unlimited isn't even working here in Austria so... But no other manufacturer wipes your SD-card content too isn't it so?
I've read about losing mobile Bravia engine, x-reality, song info download, ..... at least with z1

Nope everything seems to be working. And no, it doesnt wipe sd card, that would be nonsense. You could just remove card and insert it later after unlocking dont you think?
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This from their bootloader unlock page:
For Xperia™ devices released 2013 or later (for example Xperia™ Z and Xperia™ ZL), the SD card of your device will be formatted and you will lose all content (for example photos, music, videos) when you unlock the boot loader.
Maybe they mean internal storage/SD-card but then they should declare it better

Those are the drawbacks of unlocking it. They are dev friendly because all of their devices (except ones sold in carriers, but they don't have control over it) have unlockable bootloaders, and they provide all the tools, with tutorials and such to do it. They also offer great tools and files to help other devs do their work.
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everything is working fine on my unlocked bootloader except the unlimited services as others have said, camera is fine, well...overheats but meh

Um I actually thing Sony is the least developer friendly company...
I had various brand phone and HTC/Samsung blows Sony in terms of development...
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regenwurm16 said:
Am I the only one thinking that Sony being handled as "the most developer community friendly company" is a bit of nonsense?
Look at what problems the official bootloader unlock poses with Sony and all the uncertainty what's still working after and what not.
With HTC you don't have these problems the only thing there is that a few easily reinstallable apps get deleted but nothing like camera not working or not so good anymore, lost DRM keys, lost other features, not the mention the complete wipe of nearly everything when unlocking the bootloader with Sony even with Samsung this whole process is easier as far as I know.
I can understand why the DRM keys are deleted even though it wouldn't be necessary as they are bound to the exact phone so piracy isn't really possible but with the previous Xperias where even the camera stopped working until Android 4.3 and other features were rendered unusable I'm having a hard time to believe this is "the most developer community friendly company".
They should be named as the most GPL compliant company as far as I read.
Or am I missing some important points completely?
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i had a HTC One X... unlocking bootloader wiped the /data partition (internal SDCard)

feis said:
Nope everything seems to be working. And no, it doesnt wipe sd card, that would be nonsense. You could just remove card and insert it later after unlocking dont you think?
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Nice... Really need root...
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flumps said:
everything is working fine on my unlocked bootloader except the unlimited services as others have said, camera is fine, well...overheats but meh
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Hey buddy can you check x-reality still works?

It does, there isn't anything lost that's worth noting
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Dude, boot loader unlock resets and formats even Nexus devices. What are you on about?

shinshoryuken said:
Um I actually thing Sony is the least developer friendly company...
I had various brand phone and HTC/Samsung blows Sony in terms of development...
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That! Lol
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shinshoryuken said:
Um I actually thing Sony is the least developer friendly company...
I had various brand phone and HTC/Samsung blows Sony in terms of development...
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Well nope... U had more development in those phones cause there was a larger community for them... It wasn't HTC or Samsung's tools but user created ones for them
Z2 is very new..and isn't available in half the world yet.. Let people get the device first and then contribute

xyge said:
Well nope... U had more development in those phones cause there was a larger community for them... It wasn't HTC or Samsung's tools but user created ones for them
Z2 is very new..and isn't available in half the world yet.. Let people get the device first and then contribute
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Wrong!
I had the z1 and the development community was a ghost town!
So that's no excuse!!!
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shinshoryuken said:
Wrong!
I had the z1 and the development community was a ghost town!
So that's no excuse!!!
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No idea about that as I never had the z1 myself... And don't think it was popular either... Check out z or s or even arc for that matter

shinshoryuken said:
Wrong!
I had the z1 and the development community was a ghost town!
So that's no excuse!!!
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Are you comparing to all those kang ROMs for example Samsung devices have? Did you notice that all those ROMs have the same features? That's no real developing.