I was thinking of buying an S4 to replace my rezound. If I don't let the Verizon people touch it or turn it on, what are the chances that the phone will NOT have root breaking OTA?
Thanks
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If you use a discounted upgrade price they are not going to let you walk out with them activating it.
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H3Dude said:
If you use a discounted upgrade price they are not going to let you walk out with them activating it.
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Discounted upgrades were discontinued earlier this year. You purchase just like you were a new customer.
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warnette said:
Discounted upgrades were discontinued earlier this year. You purchase just like you were a new customer.
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I think he means if you purchase one with a 2 year contract.
Buy online...
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Buy online...
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Yeah I meant to year contract but this will work for sure.
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warnette said:
I was thinking of buying an S4 to replace my rezound. If I don't let the Verizon people touch it or turn it on, what are the chances that the phone will NOT have root breaking OTA?
Thanks
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I used my two year upgrade at flywire. Com
Came with mdk
When I first got my phone at the store I told them not to open it and they didn't. I told them I was in a hurry and that I'll activate it later.
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I bought my S4 from Best Buy last Saturday. They made me activate it and set it up, but it only began to download the update. When the update notification asked me to install the update, I said "wait 23 hours". When the 23 hours were over, I instructed it to wait 23 more hours. In that time, I was able to root my phone, install a custom recovery, freeze the update APK, install Darkside's ME7 rom, and sigh with relief. Also came from the Rezound. It was a good choice.
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One more day than necessary with this busted Rezound may kill me.
Thanks for all the info, I'm going to try the hurried customer approach.
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Just bought my S4 from best buy 2 days ago it came with the mdk firmware first thing I did was turn off mobile data to make sure the update could not download. Rooted unlocked and had CM 10.2 on my S4 within the first hour. Just make sure when you buy the phone you turn off WiFi and data that way the update can't download
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Also just came from the Rezound. They sure fooled us on that one. Gd paperclip hack. Those Norweigens sure are innovative
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Also just came from the Rezound. They sure fooled us on that one. Gd paperclip hack. Those Norweigens sure are innovative
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Don't get me started on the Rezound, by far the worst phone I have ever owned.
Anyway, just got back from Verizon. They said they wouldn't let the phone take the update before I got it, and it was pre update. So all is wel.
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Found a girl on Craigslist that is selling me her Galaxy Nexus on Verizon and a Droid Incredible for $175. Amazing deal considering the Nexus is selling for $350-400. And I can get at least $75 for the Incredible.
Now, what to do with the Resound...lol
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Make sure it does not have the charging issue before you buy trust me
If you plug it in to a charger and disconnect and it still say charging I wouldn't take that phone
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Make sure it does not have the charging issue before you buy trust me
If you plug it in to a charger and disconnect and it still say charging I wouldn't take that phone
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Here's the craigslist ad.
She said she's just desperate for cash and I happily obliged. Lol
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She might just be putting that to get you attention
There are a lot of scammers on craigslist so just make sure you check it would be my opinion
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She might just be putting that to get you attention
There are a lot of scammers on craigslist so just make sure you check it would be my opinion
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I hear you. I'm meeting her in a public place in about 30-45 minutes. I'm gonna test it completely. The bootloader is unlocked too. So at least she knows something about the phone. Lol
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Make sure you meet in a Verizon store so you can be sure the ESN is clean...
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Make sure you meet in a Verizon store so you can be sure the ESN is clean...
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I'm gonna put my SIM card in to test it. As long as it connects and I can make a phone call, its good right?
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Well the rezound has the old larger sim, while the nexus has a micro sim. So unless you have a micro sim with an adapter in your Rezound, I don't think that will work.
It's just easier to be sure by having a Verizon store verify the phone.
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I'm gonna put my SIM card in to test it. As long as it connects and I can make a phone call, its good right?
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Your rezound one won't fit. You need to meet at a vzw store so they can give you a microsim and verify the esn/imei.
I agree with everyone. Either meet at a Verizon store or give them a call to verify whether or not the phone is clean. Craigslist is notorious for scammers.
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Or use that esn check app
ReZound
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Or use that esn check app
ReZound
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That is also a decent idea, but meeting at a vzw store it would also make sure you would get a working sim card.
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That is also a decent idea, but meeting at a vzw store it would also make sure you would get a working sim card.
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Well I met at the Verizon store. Phone is in great shape and so is the Incredible. Everything worked out great.
How much do you think I can get for the incredible?
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Not much maybe $60.. I tried to sell mine here on the marketplace but people are cheap bastards lol
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Not much maybe $60.. I tried to sell mine here on the marketplace but people are cheap bastards lol
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Haha. I got someone to buy my OG Droid for $75 here locally about 6 months ago. Incredible should get at least that. Lol
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If you want to be awesome, maybe selling your Rezound to team bamf for a low price would really help us out.
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If you want to be awesome, maybe selling your Rezound to team bamf for a low price would really help us out.
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Lol. How low is low? I need to be able to recoup my money from the nexus purchase.
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But was she cute?
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But was she cute?
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Haha. She was actually a guy. The name threw me off.
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Lol. How low is low? I need to be able to recoup my money from the nexus purchase.
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I'm sure they would at least pay that
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So my HTC one came in today at 8am from FedEx. I preordered the first day I was allowed and choose overnight shipping. I did not get a dev version or sim unlocked. Did anyone else's come in? And do you think its okay if I activate it since its not the 19th yet?
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So my HTC one came in today at 8am from FedEx. I preordered the first day I was allowed and choose overnight shipping. I did not get a dev version or sim unlocked. Did anyone else's come in? And do you think its okay if I activate it since its not the 19th yet?
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Why would there be a problem to activate it? It will only start you're 14 day return policy.
I'm not an addict I just flash a lot.
Wow. I actually ordered my 64gb edition as an upgrade don't AT&T yesterday and hoping that it'll be here by Friday. Should be fine with the 2 day shipping. Didn't think they started sending them till today. Awesome that you got yours.
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Not only should you activate it you should go to htcdev and get your bootloader unlock token while you can
Ya I didn't think it'd be a problem. It unlocked with HTCDEV so I'm going to get it setup
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my phone and media link come tomorrow , i really hope the unlock lasts.
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So my HTC one came in today at 8am from FedEx. I preordered the first day I was allowed and choose overnight shipping. I did not get a dev version or sim unlocked. Did anyone else's come in? And do you think its okay if I activate it since its not the 19th yet?
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32 or 64GB?
32
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Ya I didn't think it'd be a problem. It unlocked with HTCDEV so I'm going to get it setup
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Did you lose your Sense apps?
Only calculator flashlight and sound recorder I believe. I did it before turning it on.
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Only calculator flashlight and sound recorder I believe. I did it before turning it on.
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It seems there are some fresh stocks for HTC coming up you should get your hands on them I read the news
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There’s good news today if you’re hoping to get your hands on the HTC One Developer Edition. The handset was previously available to pre-order but for some days it was then listed as unavailable. However purchasers can now place a pre-order once more with additional stock due to become available from April 23.
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Did you lose your Sense apps?
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I did not. Just did the unlock and root, I still have everything. I have the 64GB Silver.
Edit: That I know of.
Where's the root
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I think I am leaving this one stock. Without s off I will stick to Sammy devices for rooting. This baby is sweet as is for now at least lol
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Where's the root
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I fastboot flashed the international one TWRP recovery and then used it to flash Chainfires SuperSU via zip.
It can all be found under the HTC One forum. Although everything is working for me, keep in mind they are seperate devices and I am not responsible for any damage caused by flashing stuff for the international variant.
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I tried fastbooting the recovery it wouldn't load
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I tried fastbooting the recovery it wouldn't load
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You have to keep trying I think lol
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I tried fastbooting the recovery it wouldn't load
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Also remember to turn off quick boot under setting/power. With quick boot on it doesn't go into bootloader or recovery.
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I'll try again.
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Is anyone thinking about upgrading to the note 3, or anything else coming out soon that's eye catching?
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I'm pretty sure I'm going for the G2 soon.
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Is anyone thinking about upgrading to the note 3, or anything else coming out soon that's eye catching?
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Should be getting the htc one pretty soon here Soon as in hopefully in the next couple months
I am thinking of getting the note 3 . Just hate to give up unlimited data for it .
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I am thinking of getting the note 3 . Just hate to give up unlimited data for it .
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From what I heard at best buy today from some lady that was some Verizon district something, you can move your upgrade to another line and upgrade that line. Then at home go to my Verizon and swap the numbers around. I'm pretty torn. I want to jump all over the note 3, but idk. I played with it for like 20 minutes and its pretty awesome.
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Considering a Nexus 5 and a jump to T-Mobile. Still have until May on my contract though, so I'll be waiting to see what's up by then.
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From what I heard at best buy today from some lady that was some Verizon district something, you can move your upgrade to another line and upgrade that line. Then at home go to my Verizon and swap the numbers around. I'm pretty torn. I want to jump all over the note 3, but idk. I played with it for like 20 minutes and its pretty awesome.
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Been thinking of doing that with a spare line with a dumb phone on it
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I've gone to note 3 and I love how Samsung jangle so many good features from roms. This stock thing may work after all (foxfi for tether)
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The note 3 specs look good..
I am thinking about the note 3 as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458640
I have a stock rooted S4 I got as a replacement from asurion, for a S3, it's on ME7, I have not activated it. Just thoughts from the community, I am a long time aosp user, anti touch jizz since fascinate days. Should I keep the s4 and bear with it on rooted stock or send it back and get another S3?
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Put nova launcher lol.
It's much better device however I will patiently wait for few months then hopefully bootloader will be unlocked.
you can try to exchange it (or sell it and buy) for a mdk s4
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I wish I had got a replacement for my s3 with a s4, lucky you
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you can try to exchange it (or sell it and buy) for a mdk s4
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Any specific service you recommend?
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I wish I had got a replacement for my s3 with a s4, lucky you
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I know I'm somewhat lucky, but unlucky at the same time lol
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Put nova launcher lol.
It's much better device however I will patiently wait for few months then hopefully bootloader will be unlocked.
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Haha its the very first thing I did @ nova launcher.
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I have a stock rooted S4 I got as a replacement from asurion, for a S3, it's on ME7, I have not activated it. Just thoughts from the community, I am a long time aosp user, anti touch jizz since fascinate days. Should I keep the s4 and bear with it on rooted stock or send it back and get another S3?
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You have to ask??
SCORE!
Root it and move on. A device that is almost a year newer, better screen, better battery, two more cores and a better GPU.....
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You have to ask??
SCORE!
Root it and move on. A device that is almost a year newer, better screen, better battery, two more cores and a better GPU.....
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Butttttt TOUCHWIZ! lol
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I would sell you my mdk but the htc one max isn't out yet :banghead: can't wait to get rid of this thing
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Bu he had the S3 already...
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I would sell you my mdk but the htc one max isn't out yet :banghead: can't wait to get rid of this thing
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I didn't know anyone was actually buying that lol.
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I didn't know anyone was actually buying that lol.
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Why wouldn't they? People buy the one. It's just an htc one with a note 3ish size screen and larger battery + sd card slot finally. I just want reliable and fast 4g again, something I can't have with my s4.
Edit: just read some reviews on the one max. Disappointing. Now I really don't know what I'm going to do for a phone. Maybe back to my rez.
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Why wouldn't they? People buy the one. It's just an htc one with a note 3ish size screen and larger battery + sd card slot finally. I just want reliable and fast 4g again, something I can't have with my s4.
Edit: just read some reviews on the one max. Disappointing. Now I really don't know what I'm going to do for a phone. Maybe back to my rez.
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What condition is your S4 in?
Does anyone honestly believe a unlock method is being worked on?
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What condition is your S4 in?
Does anyone honestly believe a unlock method is being worked on?
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mint condition. Never dropped. No scratches. Kind of undecided what to do with it now. The only thing keeping me on the s4 is 5in screen and battery life. Was definitely getting rid of it before I read the one max review, now I'm not sure what to do
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mint condition. Never dropped. No scratches. Kind of undecided what to do with it now. The only thing keeping me on the s4 is 5in screen and battery life
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Yeah, first you gotta figure out if you selling or keeping.
I honestly don't see any reason for any other phone at the moment. If I can get it unlocked I'm straight for a year or more.
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Yeah, first you gotta figure out if you selling or keeping.
I honestly don't see any reason for any other phone at the moment. If I can get it unlocked I'm straight for a year or more.
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Yeah I know. Your best bet may be a dev edition. I really don't think an unlocked bootloader is coming unless samsung leaves a door open for someone to get into in a future update.
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Yeah I know. Your best bet may be a dev edition. I really don't think an unlocked bootloader is coming unless samsung leaves a door open for someone to get into in a future update.
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This whole ordeal reminds me of the RIL bs with the fascinate.
This blows extremely. Let me know if you decide to sell yours. Or if you wake up and decide touchwiz is your friend I'll trade with ya
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Will do
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Why wouldn't they? People buy the one. It's just an htc one with a note 3ish size screen and larger battery + sd card slot finally. I just want reliable and fast 4g again, something I can't have with my s4.
Edit: just read some reviews on the one max. Disappointing. Now I really don't know what I'm going to do for a phone. Maybe back to my rez.
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Yeah I don't know that One design just doesn't scale well. I mean look at a One compared to a Moto X, it's a joke. They have the same screen size but the Moto X is almost the same size as an iPhone while the One is bigger than our phone. So the BoomSound speakers plus the 5.9" screen means it massive. It only has a Snapdragon 600 after all these devices are coming out with the 800. It loses OIS, which ruins the whole point of their "UltraPixels" with the larger light aperture, in favor of a fingerprint reader which so far hasn't been reviewed very well. Apple integrated the reader into the experience of the iPhone by putting it right on the home button, the One Max makes the same mistake as the Motorola Atrix. Furthermore, it doesn't even retain the best part of the One design, the unibody aluminum shell. It features a plastic ring around the phone like our S4 as well as an apparently spotty removable back that doesn't even feature a removable battery. Very disappointed in the One Max.
Today I woke up and learned that my phone wouldn't charge! I took it into the local Verizon store and I was lucky enough to get a new phone on the spot for free! best news? I had stupidly upgraded to 4.3 and lost root on my old phone. The new phone was still on 4.2! It's like I got a free downgrade! Now I can and will root and upgrade. How cool is that?
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I don't mean to be a hater.... But I'm totally hating on you right now. Congrats man!
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Wait, what's the baseband??
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Bah! Much hate! So envy. Such downgrade. Wow.
I'd do a lot to get back root and TWRP like I had when I first got my S4. Lucky!
Haha!! My s4 died wouldn't even recognize charger Saturday just got my replacement today and bam it to is on me7 haha love it!!!!
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Bah! Much hate! So envy. Such downgrade. Wow.
I'd do a lot to get back root and TWRP like I had when I first got my S4. Lucky!
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I'm not sure why you ever thought taking an OTA was a good idea.
The whole point of this phone was to take control of it before the bootloader was inevitably relocked. Remember the delay of the Loki release for AT&T so that Verizon wouldn't close it? That should have made future developments obvious to everyone.
MDK forever.
My phone was me7, then my daughter happened to get a hold of it..... Well my replacement came with mj7 as most people in this thread. Why does everyone think we're dumb enough to take an update? Only tards update without checking. Sorry, I'm not pointing this at anyone, just throwing a mini tantrum.
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I got my phone through a trade and it came with mj7
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My phone was me7, then my daughter happened to get a hold of it..... Well my replacement came with mj7 as most people in this thread. Why does everyone think we're dumb enough to take an update? Only tards update without checking. Sorry, I'm not pointing this at anyone, just throwing a mini tantrum.
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No, you're absolutely right. I'm kicking myself, quite hard. I got suckered in by native App-to-SD support when I could have just flashed a decent ROM. I had the tools, but I was a [email protected]$$.
Never forget!
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No, you're absolutely right. I'm kicking myself, quite hard. I got suckered in by native App-to-SD support when I could have just flashed a decent ROM. I had the tools, but I was a [email protected]$$.
Never forget!
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Lol, new features in some OTAs can be rather tempting. I learned to patiently wait for rooted OTAs to be made available since I got the original evo in 2010. I've been tempted a few times though. OTAs on Sprint were never as risky as these on Verizon. These folks are serious about locking down our phones!
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Have any of you guys gotten a "tap here to update your security policies" today?
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Not today but I got it before with mj7
I didn't root or do anything with it
Just popped up during normal use
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Wait, what's the baseband??
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It's on ME7. Cool huh? Got the original phone in August and I love it to death.
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I could be wrong but isn't the only one you can get a custom recovery on is MDK?
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I could be wrong but isn't the only one you can get a custom recovery on is MDK?
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No you can on me7 and ml1 as well (not sure on the newest mj7). Mdk is just the only one with a boot loader work around
prshosting.org
I don't care about getting around the bootloader because I'm staying stock as I don't feel the need to get anything else at the moment. I would overclock and lower the voltage very carefully. I want more battery life as my main goal and speed as my secondary goal.
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