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FYI, anyone ordering one of these phones (or any, I think) from giztop.com, I found a working code (via a google search) for 2% off: GTNWS2.

airwebber said:
FYI, anyone ordering one of these phones (or any, I think) from giztop.com, I found a working code (via a google search) for 30% off: GTNWS2.
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Only seems to deduct 11.78

Odd, it must have been updated, as its now taking 2% and not 30% . Still some savings, but not anywhere near as good.
cd993 said:
Only seems to deduct 11.78
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You get 5% off just by signing up
Seems expensive though.

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Splashtop free from HP

Get it while it lasts in HP Market!!!
Promo code: wulax11125hhtaw
I literally just ran to the other room to grab my touchpad (I know these codes don't last); and it worked! rock on, thanks!!
Any UK codes?
AdamLC said:
Any UK codes?
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Not that I know of. I just got the code in the HP newsletter.
No longer available.
Boo... yeah, I just saw this and tried it. Limit has been reached. I hadn't even heard of the app until now. Is it worth the $4.99?? I may just buy it =)
mountaindewmi said:
Boo... yeah, I just saw this and tried it. Limit has been reached. I hadn't even heard of the app until now. Is it worth the $4.99?? I may just buy it =)
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Lots of people seem to think so.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277885
I just installed it and think its great, but we will see when I am actually using it away from the home network over tethered 3g.
qualitymove13 said:
Get it while it lasts in HP Market!!!
Promo code: wulax11125hhtaw
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Too bad, looks like the code has reached capacity.
Edit: looks like others found that out before me... I had to upgrade to 3.02 first before it'd show.
I didn't feel like I needed it, besides it needs a decent computer as well, mine is becoming outdated.
kinda of annoyed at this today because I just bought it yesterday...lol...

hungry jacks app australia?

hey guys,
is there anyway to avoid the 10 hour wait for the hungry hacks app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDMsImNvbS53ZWJsaW5nLmh1bmdyeWphY2tzIl0.
huyyy said:
hey guys,
is there anyway to avoid the 10 hour wait for the hungry hacks app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDMsImNvbS53ZWJsaW5nLmh1bmdyeWphY2tzIl0.
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What 10 hour wait? I just installed it in a few seconds? Is there some delay with the offers?
I can't upload here as it is 16mb
Use a location faking app to change stores.
Nugstar said:
Use a location faking app to change stores.
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What does that do, is it one offer per store because the 2 for 1 offers are no use to me.
Kangburra said:
What does that do, is it one offer per store because the 2 for 1 offers are no use to me.
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It allows you to check in to different stores even though you are not there allowing you to bypass the 10h limit given that are you technically aren't checking in repeatedly to the same store. However this is a tedious way. There is a simpler solution which I am not not allowed to share. I can however confirm if you are on the right track.
EDIT: I will not tell you how to bypass the 10hours limit. Please do not PM me asking about it. If you think you know a way to bypass it, PM me and I will confirm it. You'll need to be at least 70% accurate in your method and I will help you along. BUT once again, I will NOT tell you straight out.
nvm. post can be deleted. can't find a button to delete so I assume someone else has to do it.

WatchOn app?

I'm having trouble getting the WatchOn app to work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Seems like it works randomly. My OTS would turn on out of no where but never from the actions I defined.
I think this may have something to do with the sensors not working properly right now.
menichol said:
I'm having trouble getting the WatchOn app to work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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I liked the style of the app and the config page made me feel it would turn on when I wanted it, but the screen never ever ever never turned on once using it.
I tried a Screen Shake On app from play store, but it would only work for about two minutes after the screen went dark. Now I just push the power button, but am keeping my eye out for a good app to get this function.
jd
Interestingly I've noticed that the app works great...as long as i'm connected to an external power supply. If i disconnect it...you know, to wear it or something...then it doesn't work.
pnewb said:
Interestingly I've noticed that the app works great...as long as i'm connected to an external power supply. If i disconnect it...you know, to wear it or something...then it doesn't work.
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There are known issues with the sensors on this device. Not much to be done about it until kernel source gets released.
mortis2600 said:
There are known issues with the sensors on this device. Not much to be done about it until kernel source gets released.
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Am I correct in thinking it is theoretically possible that an official firmware that fixes the problem could be released without the kernel source being released? (Trying to understand where the problem has to be fixed, as a matter of interest.)
pnewb said:
Interestingly I've noticed that the app works great...as long as i'm connected to an external power supply. If i disconnect it...you know, to wear it or something...then it doesn't work.
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Is this related to why the calibration screen appears to be perfectly consistent and it looks like the sensors are fine, but then once the screen has gone to sleep, it will wake up again for movements and orientations that seem to bear no resemblance to how it was set?
At one point I was halfway convinced that it was consistently waking up when I had the watch rotated to about 30 degrees closer to vertical and 45 degrees counterclockwise (using the face as the clock) from the settings I'd given it, but then I concluded I must have been inexplicably inebriated when I determined that.
kilroo said:
Am I correct in thinking it is theoretically possible that an official firmware that fixes the problem could be released without the kernel source being released? (Trying to understand where the problem has to be fixed, as a matter of interest.)
Is this related to why the calibration screen appears to be perfectly consistent and it looks like the sensors are fine, but then once the screen has gone to sleep, it will wake up again for movements and orientations that seem to bear no resemblance to how it was set?
At one point I was halfway convinced that it was consistently waking up when I had the watch rotated to about 30 degrees closer to vertical and 45 degrees counterclockwise (using the face as the clock) from the settings I'd given it, but then I concluded I must have been inexplicably inebriated when I determined that.
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I don't have any app of this type loaded at the moment. Sometimes I still catch the screen on. So, don't assume every time you see it lit up it's because of the WatchOn app. This thing is just 7 kinds of silly and does what it wants.
kilroo said:
Am I correct in thinking it is theoretically possible that an official firmware that fixes the problem could be released without the kernel source being released? (Trying to understand where the problem has to be fixed, as a matter of interest.)
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They still have not fixed the security and root issues I told them about in November. Mainly because they lack the skills. The only reason the sensors and app work on the EU 512/4 is because I fixed it by pulling the kernel from another x201.
Lokifish Marz said:
They still have not fixed the security and root issues I told them about in November. Mainly because they lack the skills. The only reason the sensors and app work on the EU 512/4 is because I fixed it by pulling the kernel from another x201.
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I gather that means yes, theoretically, but it's far less likely.
I've installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adl.appshakerShake and it seems to work pretty consistently (although the balance I have found for being able to activate it when I want without it activating because I scratched my nose or something is at a sensitivity of 9, which roughly translates to "vigorously rotate my wrist back and forth for about a second."
I just remembered I haven't reinstalled E-Robot since my last flash and I never got around to trying to use it to create a "turn the screen on when the watch shakes a lot" action; I may try that soon.
Shake is one of the very few that do work. I haven't tested them all but may include it in the next release as well as remote camera control for those that are doing the BT companion workaround.
Shake
kilroo said:
I gather that means yes, theoretically, but it's far less likely.
I've installed Shake and it seems to work pretty consistently (although the balance I have found for being able to activate it when I want without it activating because I scratched my nose or something is at a sensitivity of 9, which roughly translates to "vigorously rotate my wrist back and forth for about a second."
I just remembered I haven't reinstalled E-Robot since my last flash and I never got around to trying to use it to create a "turn the screen on when the watch shakes a lot" action; I may try that soon.
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I've been trying to get this app to work with 0 luck. 1/8 1900, ensec + operative root on my TS. Can you post the specific settings you are using so I can copy them exactly and see if I can get it to work?
bradgevo said:
I've been trying to get this app to work with 0 luck. 1/8 1900, ensec + operative root on my TS. Can you post the specific settings you are using so I can copy them exactly and see if I can get it to work?
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Action when shaken: Simple - Turn Screen On
Sensitivity: 8 is working well for me, I recommend trying a little higher while you're attempting to get it to work...8 is a pretty vigorous back-and-forth rotation of the wrist for me.
Service State: On
Start at Phone Startup: checked
Active when screen is off: checked
Battery saving mode: unchecked
Vibrate when shaken: checked
Notify when shaken: checked (I think Turn Screen On is one of the actions for which this doesn't do anything)
Most shake or position based wake apps do not work on the 1/8 1900. Even Shake is inconsistent and it's the best so far.
Lokifish Marz said:
Shake is one of the very few that do work. I haven't tested them all but may include it in the next release as well as remote camera control for those that are doing the BT companion workaround.
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Which is the BT companion workaround?
Shake works fine here too...
Can anyone have a working apk file for watchON app ? because it's not found on the Ostore
elsabea said:
Can anyone have a working apk file for watchON app ? because it's not found on the Ostore
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I have it but it'll not work.
It'll only work if you have 1900 512 TS
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Hi can anybody send me the apk.
I have the EU 512mb edition.
qweqwe21 said:
Hi can anybody send me the apk.
I have the EU 512mb edition.
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Here it is mate
OwatchON
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
funky0308 said:
Here it is mate
OwatchON
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
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Thank you very much

Android 7.1.2 Beta is live!!!!

Just my update. Hope we have Google Assistant.
No Google Assistant. No fingerprint gestures. Google failure company. The time came to buy iPhone.
Ben8200 said:
No Google Assistant. No fingerprint gestures. Google failure company. The time came to buy iPhone.
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Geez. I wonder how's your life going in general...
Ben8200 said:
No Google Assistant. No fingerprint gestures. Google failure company. The time came to buy iPhone.
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No Google Assistant. No fingerprint gestures. Apple failure company. The time came to buy Pixel.
therock3181 said:
Geez. I wonder how's your life going in general...
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What? Take care of yourself. It's disappointing that I spent last year 750$ on Nexus 6P and I got problems with it like shut down off under 20% percent of battery life, while Apple has similar problems for their devices and they are fixing it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/5vygb8/if_apple_can_fixmitigate_the_issue_with_their/
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Just my update. Hope we have Google Assistant.
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Cool. Please let us know if you think it solved the problem of shut off below 20% (if you were experiencing that issue at all). It's a tough one to identify because for me it happens about half of the time, not all of the time.
Thanks. Good luck!
Ben8200 said:
What? Take care of yourself. It's disappointing that I spent last year 750$ on Nexus 6P and I got problems with it like shut down off under 20% percent of battery life, while Apple has similar problems for their devices and they are fixing it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/5vygb8/if_apple_can_fixmitigate_the_issue_with_their/
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No problem here. Hope you find the problem.
Disappointed that we don't get the assistant yet and no swipe on the fingerprint sensor. Other than that so far so good.
Enviado desde mi Nexus 6P mediante Tapatalk
Please can someone post up the build.prop for 7.1.2 beta. Thanks.
The 7.1.2 beta just installed on my phone and now I'm not getting any Google now cards. It just says can't reach your feed at the moment. Does anyone else have this problem?
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The 7.1.2 beta just installed on my phone and now I'm not getting any Google now cards. It just says can't reach your feed at the moment. Does anyone else have this problem?
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I get same error intermittently on my Pixel XL right now, so it's not 6p-specific.
Does anyone know if any of the pixel mods work on the beta?
I extracted the boot and modified it with dm-verity and force encryption disabled. But now I'm not sure how to test, I would need the images and not the update zip to fastboot flash the rest of update Images. I guess one would just update then fastboot flash boot. Or does google post preview images elsewhere? My work pc has fastboot setup and I'll update then test and report back. If anyone wants to try it here's the link.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/byjnhir714ngw21/dm-verity-encryptable-boot-npg05d.img?dl=0
I've read the finger print gestures were coming through the 7.1.2 beta and rumor has it 7.1.3 was getting Google assistant. But they did state "rumor has it" so don't know what's all in the 7.1.2 beta for us Nexus 6P folks.
sroach23 said:
The 7.1.2 beta just installed on my phone and now I'm not getting any Google now cards. It just says can't reach your feed at the moment. Does anyone else have this problem?
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Yep had the same issue. Restarted phone now works as intended!
Are you all rooted? I couldn't get to boot with the OTA (no surprise) even after reflashing twrp & flashing su
JDROIDS said:
Cool. Please let us know if you think it solved the problem of shut off below 20% (if you were experiencing that issue at all). It's a tough one to identify because for me it happens about half of the time, not all of the time.
Thanks. Good luck!
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the problem is the battery, early battery degradation, they could mitigate this issue on the software side but it won't stop completely and the battery will keep getting worse.
I changed mine and no more shutdown and 2x more battery life.
and the reason why you only have this issue half the time is because if you use certains apps that use high voltage, it will trigger the shutdown (launching the the camera and taking picture is the easiest way to do it)
JDROIDS said:
Cool. Please let us know if you think it solved the problem of shut off below 20% (if you were experiencing that issue at all). It's a tough one to identify because for me it happens about half of the time, not all of the time.
Thanks. Good luck!
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It's still shutting down early on 7.1.2, nothings fixed.
sroach23 said:
The 7.1.2 beta just installed on my phone and now I'm not getting any Google now cards. It just says can't reach your feed at the moment. Does anyone else have this problem?
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This error is not due to android 7.1.2. I'm experiencing same on android 7.1.1 on my moto g having RR 5.8.2 rom.So, I guess it is more of a server side problem or a problem in google app itself
Ben8200 said:
Nexus 6P and I got problems with it like shut down off under 20% percent of battery life, while Apple has similar problems for their devices and they are fixing it.
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It's still shutting down early on 7.1.2, nothings fixed.
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I and my wife both had the early shutdown problems on our phones - she's on an iPhone6 and I'm on the 6p. I got an RMA phone, and no more problems (exactly the same software setup). I don't think it's a software problem, and highly suspect planned obsolescence where the batteries are designed to have cells have a life of around 18 months or so. One of the cells in the battery dies, and so the voltage drops off way fast once the remaining good cells discharge and the phone battery meter can't figure out what's going on. I'd bet a box of doughnuts that no software change is going to fix the actual problem. I have no proof of that, just skeptical observation.
If I were a black helicopter & tin foil hat person, I'd even have a hint of wonder if that's what happened to the Explod-a-Note. Maybe the manufacturers were pushing the envelope of how little past the warranty date they could get the (non-replaceable) batteries to die. AFAIK, battery tech isn't much more compact / more mAH in recent years, so just makes me wonder...

LG G6 Rogers (Canada) thread

Walked into Rogers Corp store in Montreal today and bought outright. No pre-order.
I've set my device up. Took an update on first install (prob same at T-Mobile update)?
I've gotten Rogers Wi-Fi calling to work (though I have an annoying persistent Wi-Fi calling notification in Status Bar that I can't seem to eliminate even though I've silenced that notification).
Feel free to ask questions specific to Rogers here.
mickliq said:
Walked into Rogers Corp store in Montreal today and bought outright. No pre-order.
I've set my device up. Took an update on first install (prob same at T-Mobile update)?
I've gotten Rogers Wi-Fi calling to work (though I have an annoying persistent Wi-Fi calling notification in Status Bar that I can't seem to eliminate even though I've silenced that notification).
Feel free to ask questions specific to Rogers here.
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Damn. How much did that run you? $1130?
Brava27 said:
Damn. How much did that run you? $1130?
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$900+tx = $1,030.
mickliq said:
$900+tx = $1,030.
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Yikes. Hope it's a good phone. I've always been a Sammy guy but I was curious if the LG is going to rootable.
Brava27 said:
Yikes. Hope it's a good phone. I've always been a Sammy guy but I was curious if the LG is going to rootable.
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That's the cost of high-end phones these days (you pay it upfront or even more over time!). Jury is out, too soon to tell yet. I am coming from S7 Edge which is an awesome device. So far concerned about battery but too soon to call it.
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That's the cost of high-end phones these days (you pay it upfront or even more over time!). Jury is out, too soon to tell yet. I am coming from S7 Edge which is an awesome device. So far concerned about battery but too soon to call it.
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Fair enough. I am currently on the S7 edge. Battery life never bothered me because we all have outlets or battery packs lol.
My gf has the LG G5 which is similar and I like to play with it.
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Brava27 said:
Fair enough. I am currently on the S7 edge. Battery life never bothered me because we all have outlets or battery packs lol.
My gf has the LG G5 which is similar and I like to play with it.
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My usecase is that a travel a lot, some long days (>12 hours) away from chargers .
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My usecase is that a travel a lot, some long days (>12 hours) away from chargers .
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That's what quick charge battery packs 10000mah
Sent from my S7 Edge + Xposed goodness
Brava27 said:
That's what quick charge battery packs 10000mah
Sent from my S7 Edge + Xposed goodness
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Yeah, no thanks!
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Yeah, no thanks!
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Why not? These things are amazing. I have 2 of them. Charges really fast. Not even big either. You won't be disappointed.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01CZV9FUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8K54ybE84QEPW
Sent from my S7 Edge + Xposed goodness
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That's the cost of high-end phones these days (you pay it upfront or even more over time!). Jury is out, too soon to tell yet. I am coming from S7 Edge which is an awesome device. So far concerned about battery but too soon to call it.
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I'm pretty concerned about the battery life as well. Been using my Rogers G6 for about a week and have to say the standby time is absolutely horrid, probably as bad as my G5. Other than the battery life, i have to say that i love this phone!
I think mine's going back. Battery life is < 8 hours with same usage pattern (exactly) as my S7e, which can last 15hrs on just 300mAh more. Something's wrong. I don't have experience with SD821 devices but based on some benchmarks, the Pixel XL looks like it lasts almost as long as the S7e.
It seems that Rogers permits "exchanges" up to 2 weeks - what if I want to take a credit on another device (I don't think it's my individual unit so don't want to bother with another one)?
I packaged it up to return it...Rogers F****Ed me off, too bad....Not our problem. Figured I would sell it, so did a factory reset and then decide to give it one more go. This time I didn't use the Google "move from another device" (don't know actual name) but rather manually reinstalled my apps (painful...). Much better results today (tho no phone calls as it's the weekend). I'm at 8hrs off battery, 2hrs SOT and still above 50% battery. Will see what happens Monday.
Hey everyone, just got that phone for free from rogers (Was 400$ but bring my Samsung Galaxy Alpha and they removed the 400$, can't belive it! Even the clerk was like "what? We do give something for that junk, and that much???"). I have a question though. How do we get the app drawer back? I've checked everywhere and all I see is go into settings, display, home then select home and app drawer. But I don't have that. I only have "Home" and "Easy home".
Thanks
Got a videotron version here...battery life is awesome in my case, standby is great.
Im still at the same charge from yesterday noon with regular use and minor gaming...still at 67%
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nodiaque said:
Hey everyone, just got that phone for free from rogers (Was 400$ but bring my Samsung Galaxy Alpha and they removed the 400$, can't belive it! Even the clerk was like "what? We do give something for that junk, and that much???"). I have a question though. How do we get the app drawer back? I've checked everywhere and all I see is go into settings, display, home then select home and app drawer. But I don't have that. I only have "Home" and "Easy home".
Thanks
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Go to about phone then update center and do a software and app update.
already done all of that, no change
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already done all of that, no change
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In home settings you dont have select home ? Then home and app drawer?
Got the phone from Fido, unlocked, now using with Rogers. Only 2 days old but battery life is good so far, approx 50% after a moderate day of use.
For homescreen, I had to download an app from LG called "home + app drawer," before that I only had Home and Easy Home as options.
nodiaque said:
Hey everyone, just got that phone for free from rogers (Was 400$ but bring my Samsung Galaxy Alpha and they removed the 400$, can't belive it! Even the clerk was like "what? We do give something for that junk, and that much???"). I have a question though. How do we get the app drawer back? I've checked everywhere and all I see is go into settings, display, home then select home and app drawer. But I don't have that. I only have "Home" and "Easy home".
Thanks
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Just download the pixel launcher
Does the Rogers G6 have any Rogers branding in the software when it boots up? Considering getting an unlocked Rogers G6 off of Craigslist to use on AT&T.

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