Nokia 6 rooted? - Nokia 6 Questions & Answers

Not sure how much correct this guy claims, but they are trying to sell a Nokia 6 claiming its 'rooted with Google Play installed, and it can't do update'
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Nokia-6-Black-32GB-4GB-Octa-Core-Dual-SIM-Android-7-0-Smartphone-US-/142309866152?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

svns said:
Not sure how much correct this guy claims, but they are trying to sell a Nokia 6 claiming its 'rooted with Google Play installed, and it can't do update'
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Nokia-6-Black-32GB-4GB-Octa-Core-Dual-SIM-Android-7-0-Smartphone-US-/142309866152?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
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While I'm skeptical, the seller has a quite good reputation, been around for two years and and sells quite a lot of stuff eBay. It definitely adds credibility, rather than if it was someone registered yesterday only selling one product.
So assume the ad is true, then the next question is how? I am unable to find anything online :/

I have check the link but it never says anything about root on the description..and yes there is nokia 6 floating around on hongkong right now that includes google playstore that can be bought via pre-order.
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Hello there,
I've bought the device from this seller a bit earlier while he sold it without rooting. So I have the same questions.
As the seller update the info so I've asked him about how to root Nokia 6 as I've bought unrooted. So I'm waiting for the feedback from the seller and if I get it I'll share it here.

Is this true?
http://www.nokia6root.com/2017/02/how-to-root-root-nokia-6-without-pc.html
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Is this true?
http://www.nokia6root.com/2017/02/how-to-root-root-nokia-6-without-pc.html

watusi said:
Is this true?
http://www.nokia6root.com/2017/02/how-to-root-root-nokia-6-without-pc.html
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Is this true?
http://www.nokia6root.com/2017/02/how-to-root-root-nokia-6-without-pc.html
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No, it's ads, it appeared before nokia6published in china.

I have one of these that came with Google Play pre-installed. Also if I boot into recovery mode I have an option to restart in Bootloader which then boots in "Downloading mode." Does this mean it is rooted?
I am actually trying to get a restore of the original firmware right now but haven't been able to.

NOKIA 6
i will buy when: superSU and TWRP is available and nothing else !

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Amazon free app of the day OfficeSuite Pro 5 ( List Price: $14.99 )

Have fun with this
Nice! But dammit, I thought the AppStore was working in the UK now? When I try to "purchase" this, I just get told the AppStore isn't available in my region...
Installed. Thanks for the heads up.
Aus has nothing amazon =[
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Its USA only sorry, you will need to change your region somehow and get it that way.
I get an error..
This app is unavailable outside the USA. Anyone got an apk for us?
powercat_ said:
I get an error..
This app is unavailable outside the USA. Anyone got an apk for us?
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Uploading now. D/L link in a few
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Link:
Office Suite Pro 5.0
Any one else concern about this app and its permissions. It want access to pretty much every thing... Any one have any more information on this? Reading amazon review, there were others who have same concern...
I still got it, so once i have all the information on this app, and i am convince this app not going to do any thing questionable to my device without my knowledge, i will probably install it then.
The way to check the amazon apps. Turn off your wireless launch the app.if it starts looking for internet to run. RUN FROM THIS APP..
Good luck.of course this does not apply to all apps as ssome are for net stuff.
Hope this helps.I check amazon free apps as everyday I get them most all but do not install many. There are over 200 apps in my amazon online thing verybfew installed.
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The way to check the amazon apps. Turn off your wireless launch the app.if it starts looking for internet to run. RUN FROM THIS APP..
Good luck.of course this does not apply to all apps as ssome are for net stuff.
Hope this helps.I check amazon free apps as everyday I get them most all but do not install many. There are over 200 apps in my amazon online thing verybfew installed.
erica_renee said:
The way to check the amazon apps. Turn off your wireless launch the app.if it starts looking for internet to run. RUN FROM THIS APP..
Good luck.of course this does not apply to all apps as ssome are for net stuff.
Hope this helps.I check amazon free apps as everyday I get them most all but do not install many. There are over 200 apps in my amazon online thing verybfew installed.
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Yup, mostly i do the same. Got alot of app from amazon but havent installed them all. As for the turning off wireless, i do that alot with some apps that i dont trust completely. Also i found out while back, some app actually stored data, that goes to where ever when and if you send some crash report but not restricted to just that. I am sure its for some legit reason, but i makes me question abit more.
I know this app has ability to access Remote file so it need net access, but asking permission to access my messages and stuff. I guess its just the devil in my mind with a pitch fork, stabbing my brain and telling it to question it...
Is it just me or does it seem that amazon store FORCES you to add a credit card to use their service?
powercat_ said:
Is it just me or does it seem that amazon store FORCES you to add a credit card to use their service?
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Not that big of a deal, I used a pre paid credit card that now has no credit and I can continue to leech of amazons "free" paid apps.
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Thanks for the upload, man!
Unfortunately, Amazon validates the license so it tells me I don't "own the application" and closes.
powercat_ said:
Thanks for the upload, man!
Unfortunately, Amazon validates the license so it tells me I don't "own the application" and closes.
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Ouch, that sux! I guess that's why it has all the permissions?!?
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powercat_ said:
Thanks for the upload, man!
Unfortunately, Amazon validates the license so it tells me I don't "own the application" and closes.
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I just uninstalled it, and the Amazon App apk, then reinstalled office. When it opens, it days please reinstall amazon app and sign in to use this app.
I'll NEVER install an app from Amazon again.
kjy2010 said:
Ouch, that sux! I guess that's why it has all the permissions?!?
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I just uninstalled it, and the Amazon App apk, then reinstalled office. When it opens, it days please reinstall amazon app and sign in to use this app.
I'll NEVER install an app from Amazon again.
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Wow that's quite invasive. Bad sales model!
powercat_ said:
Wow that's quite invasive. Bad sales model!
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Yes it is, and it explains all the permissions the app needed to run too ..UGH
This is exactly what I was saying.they gather your browsing to push sales in your face and the adds you see.
You browse the net for cute shoes you will get nothing but that everywhere. Like hijacking your browser.
Polaris is better anyway thou I have issue with it connection to my gdocs.
Can never win
erica_renee said:
This is exactly what I was saying.they gather your browsing to push sales in your face and the adds you see.
You browse the net for cute shoes you will get nothing but that everywhere. Like hijacking your browser.
Polaris is better anyway thou I have issue with it connection to my gdocs.
Can never win
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lol you always get me laughing ER.
STOP SHOPPING FOR SHOES!
Yeah, I DLed it on my wife's Vizio tablet, since she is a prime member anyway(she also likes looking for the cute shoes), and she doesn't seem to be as concerned about the excessive permissions as I am. Personally, I'm a bit sketched out by the whole "reinstall amazon app to make it work" thing, kinda pisses me off. I use Documents to Go at any rate and it works fine for me.
Thank you
kjy2010 said:
Uploading now. D/L link in a few
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Link:
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Thank you for an alternative download link(how u do continue the good work)

[StreakPro]ICS is coming soon/already in the works

Dell Streak Pro - OpenGL ES performance and system information:
Specifically: qcom/da80/da80:4.0.3/IML74K/eng.root.20120319.155153:eng/test-keys
IML74K is android-4.0.3_r1 like it states. Due to the date they wouldnt have had a chance to work with 4.0.4 at the time.
ICS is fully expected for a device this new, but this is the first real confirmation that we've had to it.
Whoever is handling the SPro is making roms at a fair pace, like how the S5 was previously.
While none of the regions (that I'm aware of) have recieved anything over OTA yet,
there's so far been:
3 known Yi roms
1 known EMobile rom
3 known Softbank roms
3 various prototype roms
Given that the SPro doesnt formally have a 00 region rom to stage all it's updates on, this is still pretty good.
Unfortunately none of them have been released OTA, so it means little to the end user.
Very least I have at least 1 rom from every region in the event someone needs to restore.
That's an interesting info. Thanks for sharing!
Does it mean, we will have ICS on Streak
Unlikely, even if we ignore the fact that dell made it, how many other 1st gen snapdragons are officially getting ICS?
I'm not aware of any.
Granted, the S5 and V (especially the V) are really late model S1's and have plenty of storage space for it, but you cant realistically expect ICS on them.
GB on the other hand, dell really did everyone a disservice by not making a 00/retail region GB rom.
In general, the work of ICS are already here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716568;)
If you looked at the title this is about the StreakPro, that has nothing to do with the StreakPro
Liwais said:
In general, the work of ICS are already here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716568;)
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Oi mate,didn't you see manii's posts in there?
Btw,any review about the Chinese rom yet?if i'm not mistaken,no one reviewed it yet...
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grave85 said:
Oi mate,didn't you see manii's posts in there?
Btw,any review about the Chinese rom yet?if i'm not mistaken,no one reviewed it yet...
Sent from my Dell Streak running cm9fake
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Haven`t seen it yet
Finally SPro get rooting and CWM Recovery.
I expect ICS or JB for SPro
Sent from my GS01 using xda app-developers app
Just hope
If XDA don't have ICS for Dell Streak Pro serries.
There're no where we can found it.
Just hope and waiting.
how to hard reset dell gs01 (emobile)
hi, i have question. help me pls
i have dell gs01 (emobile) my problem is that i forgot my pattern password and gmail account, so i can't open my cellphone, my question is how to HARD RESET the dell gs01? or go to recovery boot? thanks! so that i can reset factory settings without the gmail conformation. thanks!
Remove battery, put it back and hold powerbutton and volume buttons to go into recovery and do a hard reset
Sent from my HTC Raider
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Oh Dell pro. This is streak forum
Sent from my HTC Raider
how to pull out the battery of dell gs01? it is a built-in battery.. thanks!
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Ace38 said:
Remove battery, put it back and hold powerbutton and volume buttons to go into recovery and do a hard reset
Sent from my HTC Raider
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Oh Dell pro. This is streak forum
Sent from my HTC Raider
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how to pull out the battery of dell gs01? it is a built-in battery.. thanks!
sanmiglite said:
how to pull out the battery of dell gs01? it is a built-in battery.. thanks!
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how to pull out the battery of dell gs01? it is a built-in battery.. thanks!
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you try hold up and down volume key + power buttom. to reboot your phhone.
Looking so far
still waitting for streak pro looking so far
anyway thanks
have waited 2 years for ics.....xda devs give some time to streak pro

Android 5.1 dropping right now*

*But it doesnt say what devices are getting it. And nothing on my 6 yet.
http://officialandroid.blogspot.com/2015/03/android-51-unwrapping-new-lollipop.html
stevessvt said:
*But it doesnt say what devices are getting it. And nothing on my 6 yet.
http://officialandroid.blogspot.com/2015/03/android-51-unwrapping-new-lollipop.html
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here is another one
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-51-updates-nexus-5-could-begin-today-t-mo-docs-suggest
wonder when well see some updated roms
it can take up to 3 weeks to get an update once google starts. within 3 weeks is what google promises.
Newest nexus device = last device to get the update it needs and has needed since it's botched release. Gj googs
Guess it's time to turn back on the webpage update add on for the factory image pages. I mostly just want to try a new modem.
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dhufford81 said:
Newest nexus device = last device to get the update it needs and has needed since it's botched release. Gj googs
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People say this, but I don't really have any problems. Everything works. I just want to see if I can get some better reception in a few spots, but really it's very minor.
brizey said:
Guess it's time to turn back on the webpage update add on for the factory image pages. I mostly just want to try a new modem.
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People say this, but I don't really have any problems. Everything works. I just want to see if I can get some better reception in a few spots, but really it's very minor.
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Yeah I really don't have to many issues either I was just being snide. I do think it burns too much battery while sitting idle with screen off though. I shouldn't be losing 5 to 10 percent battery overnight. Mind you my overnights are 6 to 7 hours usually.
brizey said:
Guess it's time to turn back on the webpage update add on for the factory image pages. I mostly just want to try a new modem.
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People say this, but I don't really have any problems. Everything works. I just want to see if I can get some better reception in a few spots, but really it's very minor.
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Main issue I want fixed is the sound issues then all will be fine for me.
Everyone calm down, it's not in aosp yet
and all i want is just a stock deodex rom =/
so what is new besides the HD voice and device protection ?
italia0101 said:
Everyone calm down, it's not in aosp yet
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Finally, someone with common sense (and you beat me to it).
ROM's won't appear until it's in AOSP and Dev's re-compile.
for those devices it goes out to, we might see the OTA available if someone captures and upload it to their favorite BB
And then this could lend credence to VZ's hitting stores with 5.1 a week from Thursday (But I still think those would be a 5.0 variant with a open and update to 5.1 myself ...)
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so what is new besides the HD voice and device protection ?
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Still think were waiting on an official change log from google. Here's some 5.1 changes that have been posted: http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/android-5-1-feature-spotlight/
Sent from my Nexus 6
I hope google fixed the increasing tone (or allowed to disable it)
Looks like factory images dropped for the N5 and N10, but nothing yet for Shamu
The 2012 Nexus 7 also got some love.
wrinklefree said:
Looks like factory images dropped for the N5 and N10, but nothing yet for Shamu
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shamu takes more time for some reason, its usually later than the rest
It is being pushed to aosp now: https://android.googlesource.com/device/moto/shamu/+/lollipop-mr1-release
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...d-5-1-lollipop-source-code-to-aosp-right-now/
The system images are live for the nexus 4&5. But not the nexus 6 as per usual.
Why is the 6 slower to update? Is it done chronologically?
5.1 Could Begin Today
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-51-updates-nexus-5-could-begin-today-t-mo-docs-suggest

Blackberry native apps on play store

Thanks to Crackberry (http://crackberry.com/blackberry-priv-stock-apps-go-google-play-ahead-launch) I saw the stock apps for the Priv are on the Play Store. Here are the individual links as well:
Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.blackberrylauncher
Keyboard: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.keyboard
Camera: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.camera
DTEK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.privacydashboard
Password Keeper: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.passwordkeeper
If anyone can download the apk's, I want to know how.
pluto7443 said:
Thanks to Crackberry (http://crackberry.com/blackberry-priv-stock-apps-go-google-play-ahead-launch) I saw the stock apps for the Priv are on the Play Store. Here are the individual links as well:
Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.blackberrylauncher
Keyboard: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.keyboard
Camera: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.camera
DTEK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.privacydashboard
Password Keeper: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.passwordkeeper
If anyone can download the apk's, I want to know how.
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Yep no go on Chrome apk downloader or the web based downloaders. It might be able to be download from BB10 with the snap application once the apps are official shown in the playstore. Hopefully someone finds a way soon!
In for the waiting... Miss the keyboard so much having just come over from a Blackberry Z30.
Is there anyone planing to port these app to other android phone?
@chan said:
Is there anyone planing to port these app to other android phone?
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I am and so are many others.
Anyone tried to edit build.prop to be able to download them from Google Play?
Envoyé de mon SM-N920C en utilisant Tapatalk
this one also
bb hub
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.hub&hl=en
Anyone try to change ro.model to "Priv"?
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Have tried ro.product.model=STV100-1 to 6, to no avail (of course I set ro.manufacture to blackberry). There must be something else, I mean the model is correct, based on all those leaked images. I accidentally know the guy in Vietnam that had that Venice prototype, will try ask him tomorrow to see if he could extract the apk (which will be difficult, as root is required)
If somebody knows a person that currently has a PRIV, you should be able to use their GsfID/model to pull down the APKs. Unless there is more security involved here, this worked in the past on my Android and BlackBerry 10 devices.
There are many more factors to get it fully working. Until the subscription to BlackBerry experience suite goes live, I doubt it will work
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The stv100-6 i posted earlier is the real product model from the leaked device in vietnam. I have asked owner of it to try extracting apk but always getting error... guess blackberry is truly tough on security
Interesting, I'm still holding out hope though. I REALLY want these apps on my OP2. I just switched from a BB Passport.
vutranloc said:
The stv100-6 i posted earlier is the real product model from the leaked device in vietnam. I have asked owner of it to try extracting apk but always getting error... guess blackberry is truly tough on security
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Send me a PM, I might have an app that will help with app extraction.
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zocster said:
There are many more factors to get it fully working. Until the subscription to BlackBerry experience suite goes live, I doubt it will work
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Zocs, what's good bro :highfive:
Mecca EL said:
Send me a PM, I might have an app that will help with app extraction.
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Zocs, what's good bro :highfive:
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Hey fancy seeing you here lol
Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk
Excited to see some development on getting these apps working on other devices.
zocster said:
Hey fancy seeing you here lol
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Signed up here around the same time I joined CB... I think. When I got my OPO last Dec, I'd become a regular here. You still on BBM?
Mecca EL said:
Signed up here around the same time I joined CB... I think. When I got my OPO last Dec, I'd become a regular here. You still on BBM?
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Yep zocster is the pin
Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk
Any luck anyone with extracting the APK? desperately waiting and hoping that BB Keyboard will work on OP2...
waitng app port for all android
smartbuddy said:
Any luck anyone with extracting the APK? desperately waiting and hoping that BB Keyboard will work on OP2...
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I am in the exact same boat.
Priorities:
BB Keyboard
BB Hub
BB Launcher

Got an update today.

Not sure if this is old news or not, but this came through today. (Attached)
Me too...just few hours ago
Enviado desde mi SM-T810 mediante Tapatalk
Any comments on the update?
Anyone know if this OJ1 update is compatible with OH7 root method (coming from OG2 5.0.2)?
TIA
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^^^ Hmmm.... It's still just an update to stay within 5.0.2 where I am. To OJ4.
Mine is 223.99 MB
Didn't take a screenshot but mine was 1.2 GB?!
I don't know if that was because Smart Switch included the backed-up data I'd just processed?
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I guess that's it till sometime next year then...
Nope, still stuck on 5.0.2 here
I usually play Sims Free Play. I noticed that the UI has become tiny after the update. It's very difficult to play this game after this last update. The game doesn't have any option to increase UI's font. Also, increasing font size on tab s2 display settings does not have any effect on the game ui size.
stateit said:
Anyone know if this OJ1 update is compatible with OH7 root method (coming from OG2 5.0.2)?
TIA
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I was on OH7 unrooted and took the 0J1 update and then used the CF autoroot OH7 method to root. Works fine.
Very bad update.
I've got mine 5 days ago, 240 smth MB's.
T-715 started to freeze if it is ON+connected to charger. Only way to restart or turn it of is to keep pressed PWR+Vol DOWN buttons
Also it is overheating without any reason, and it is restarting randomly at least 1-2 times/day.
It is not rooted, all software is legal/bought via Google Play.
Only way to charge device is to turn it off and than connect it to charger.
Battery life because of overheating - 80+C is reduced to less than 1 day.
Build num: LRX22G.T715XXU1AOI5
Kernel: 3.10.9-5795450
Android: 5.0.2
neo0001 said:
Very bad update.
I've got mine 5 days ago, 240 smth MB's.
T-715 started to freeze if it is ON+connected to charger. Only way to restart or turn it of is to keep pressed PWR+Vol DOWN buttons
Also it is overheating without any reason, and it is restarting randomly at least 1-2 times/day.
It is not rooted, all software is legal/bought via Google Play.
Only way to charge device is to turn it off and than connect it to charger.
Battery life because of overheating - 80+C is reduced to less than 1 day.
Build num: LRX22G.T715XXU1AOI5
Kernel: 3.10.9-5795450
Android: 5.0.2
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It looks like you're on the older build which this build fixes (overheating etc.) Suggest you keep checking manually for updates.
Got mine. 53 mb. . No issues. T810
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zapote21 said:
Got mine. 53 mb. . No issues. T810
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Were you able to root it?
Sent from my Nexus 6
kookahdoo said:
Were you able to root it?
Sent from my Nexus 6
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See post #10. I did it twice with no issues.
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Just got my second update for the S2 T715 4G version, the latest one is 140MB.
update: apparently it's still android 5.0.2.
I just got my S2 (T-917T from T-mobile with 5.1.1 AOG8) yesterday and not long after I got home an update popped up. I held off at the time in case it complicated gaining root, but after doing so today I just got the notification again. The build is AOJ3 and... it looks potentially sketchy. Attached is a shot of the update screen, the second point is worrisome (?) "After updating you will not be able to downgrade to the old software because of updates to the security policy." Weak... I've never downgraded firmware, but there are occasionally legit reasons to do so.
Is anyone running this build? Any problems?
jazzmachine said:
I just got my S2 (T-917T from T-mobile with 5.1.1 AOG8) yesterday and not long after I got home an update popped up. I held off at the time in case it complicated gaining root, but after doing so today I just got the notification again. The build is AOJ3 and... it looks potentially sketchy. Attached is a shot of the update screen, the second point is worrisome (?) "After updating you will not be able to downgrade to the old software because of updates to the security policy." Weak... I've never downgraded firmware, but there are occasionally legit reasons to do so.
Is anyone running this build? Any problems?
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Its normal, since samsung installed knox on their phones and tab, downgrade is not possible, through the normal way, or procedures.
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Just update my os, bu still on 5.0.2, a few changes, faster, better battery life and icons has changed shapes, much rounder, could be more, need to check this out for further changes.
kms108 said:
Its normal, since samsung installed knox on their phones and tab, downgrade is not possible, through the normal way, or procedures.
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Just update my os, bu still on 5.0.2, a few changes, faster, better battery life and icons has changed shapes, much rounder, could be more, need to check this out for further changes.
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It has samsung themes?
kms108 said:
Its normal, since samsung installed knox on their phones and tab, downgrade is not possible, through the normal way, or procedures.
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Just update my os, bu still on 5.0.2, a few changes, faster, better battery life and icons has changed shapes, much rounder, could be more, need to check this out for further changes.
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Just seems a bit... hypocritical on Samsung and/or the carrier's parts. It's atypical, but sometimes a new build is just a total dud. But it's not unheard of for an "upgrade" to cause things like increased battery usage, excess heat, performance issues, app compatibility, sporadic boot loops. "New" security policy: no flashing back to the build that you were enjoying 2 weeks ago. A new build that addresses these issues will be out "soon".
I'm just really curious about the rational of insisting that you remain on a build that makes you hate your $$$ phone and also what the other mentioned "security policy" changes are baked into the new build because if they further (attempt to) restrict how I'm allowed to use the device that I own... I don't particularly care for that! Also, who knows how long one'll be stranded on a crappy build. It seems that Samsung should be spending their time ensuring that, at least, all of their flagship devices are receiving regular/timely updates rather than adding new policies that are particularly disadvantageous for power users who tend to buy those devices.
/r :silly:
kms108 said:
Its normal, since samsung installed knox on their phones and tab, downgrade is not possible, through the normal way, or procedures.
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Just update my os, bu still on 5.0.2, a few changes, faster, better battery life and icons has changed shapes, much rounder, could be more, need to check this out for further changes.
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Its NOT normal. It has always been possible to downgrade regardless of KNOX with an unlocked bootloader.
So called security updates that state that you will not be able to downgrade are bad, and usually mean one thing a bootloader update. Bootloader updates like this often lead to locked bootloaders, its happened before on Samsung devices. Locked bootloader means, no root, no custom recovery and no roms.
I'd stay away from this update until more is known about it. It may be possible to update without the bootloader.

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