I like ios7 but if you don't have a later iphone it does run noticeably poorly. At work I saw it on this dudes iphone 4 and it ran like shit.
I'm scared.
So what are the main roms you would recommend to look into? I'll have a mooch around if you name some.
I use Slim on my S3. I know they have a build for the S4. It's super slick and customizable. There's also Paranoid Android, regular CyanogenMod, AOKP, PAC, and some other ones that are popular.
I was supposed to buy my first smart phone like a month ago. But I've been waiting for Sony Xperia ZR's price to drop. One store had it for 499 but it's out of stock. Another store is constantly having it in stock and out of stock, and that store has Xperia Z for 487 so when ZR comes back in stock it'l probably be cheaper but there's no info when they'll get a shipment. Argh.
I like ios7 but if you don't have a later iphone it does run noticeably poorly. At work I saw it on this dudes iphone 4 and it ran like shit.
I'd get the Z tbh. Have you tried both out? If you don't need water proofing also look at the SP
Plenty zippy on the 4S and the 5 in this household. What is your niece using that's affecting the performance?My niece has an iPhone 5 and she called me to ask if it's possible to downgrade, she's not happy with the performance.
I'm sure you're capable of finding the .apk, cubed.ive gotten 2 separate facebook updates on my phone since google started rolling out the new apps ... still haven't gotten new gmail, search or voice
I'm sure you're capable of finding the .apk, cubed.
You don't deserve Android if you aren't willing to find the .apk!i refuse to go through that trouble because google are twats
ive gotten 2 separate facebook updates on my phone since google started rolling out the new apps ... still haven't gotten new gmail, search or voice. Google, take your rollout window for a freaking app and shove it up your ass
The fear of bricking your phone is part of the fun.Uh oh![]()
I think I might of fucked my phone up. I did the root and what not and now it won't let me install Cyanogen mod through the recovery tool.
My phone won't boot up either.
The fear of bricking your phone is part of the fun.
I remember upgrading to Windows 6.1 on my HTC Dash and thinking it was bricked for 24 hours. Such fun!
This is far from fun D:
I'm shitting myself. Currently trying to un root it following a YouTube video. Downloading the stock firmware at the moment.
i refuse to go through that trouble because google are twats
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I think I might of fucked my phone up. I did the root and what not and now it won't let me install Cyanogen mod through the recovery tool.
My phone won't boot up either.
if you haven't i nstalled a new ROM you didn't brick it. If you can get into fastboot you are fine.
so wait, you'll get it in google time. 0-7 days, roll of the dice.
what phone and what guide?
Nah I didn't install the ROM, just tried to through the recovery tool.
Is fastboot in TWRP recovery?
Edit: Now I can't even access TWRP. Phone just reboots and stalls on the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 screen.
Galaxy S4 and it was a guide on YouTube on how to root + install Cyanogen but it seems like I've goofed.
Ahhh fuck. Grey charging screen now whenever I plug it in to charge.
travel on over to xda forums. They can help There's probably a guide too.
You cant even boot into recovery?
i refuse to go through that trouble because google are twats
Nope the blue writing comes up in the top left but it just boots to the GT-I9505 screen and stalls.
Edit: Okay scratch that, taking the battery out and putting it back in works fine, I'm in the recovery part now. Where's fastboot?
Nope the blue writing comes up in the top left but it just boots to the GT-I9505 screen and stalls.
Edit: Okay scratch that, taking the battery out and putting it back in works fine, I'm in the recovery part now. Where's fastboot?
OK. STOP. lol
First off go to xda forums, search for the S4 forums and look for a rooting guide. It's step by step and will take you through the whole process. Random youtube videos are not a good idea.
LOL FUCK. PRAISE THE LORD. Installing Cyogenmod has worked after taking out the battery and putting it back in.
THANK YOU GOD.
I'm actually tempted to just scrap it all and get back to how the phone came. That scared the life out of me when it wouldn't boot up.
its very very hard to brick a phone anymore.
its very very hard to brick a phone anymore.
Its actually easy to hardbrick nexus devices, its just incredibly stupid and no one would ever have any reason to do it.its very very hard to brick a phone anymore.
indeed. making something boot loop can be easy but to brick recovery usually takes a special kind of fuckery or talent.
its very very hard to brick a phone anymore.
indeed. making something boot loop can be easy but to brick recovery usually takes a special kind of fuckery or talent.
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Did Samsung seriously release a fake stitched leather back for the Note 3?
Its actually easy to hardbrick nexus devices, its just incredibly stupid and no one would ever have any reason to do it.
its very very hard to brick a phone anymore.
Why is every reviewer getting a white Note 3? I want to see more colours damnit.
Also based EU laws:
The Verge: The EU isn't giving up its quest for a universal charger that works with all phones and tablets
Why is every reviewer getting a white Note 3? I want to see more colours damnit.
Also based EU laws:
The Verge: The EU isn't giving up its quest for a universal charger that works with all phones and tablets
Probably can't get the colour to enter the fake leather dimples properly.apparently the black ones shipped to retailers later than the white... maybe production issues?
i've come to dislike microusb. I want something a little more... sturdy for connections. The usb ports get loose over the life of the phone. Apple's mag connectors are one of their top inventions ever
probably, didn't they have a similar issue with the blue GS3 last year? stuff not just coming out right....Probably can't get the colour to enter the fake leather dimples properly.
indeed. the standard is rated for 10,000 insertions or something like that...While most micro USB connectors are low budget and not quite sturdy, at least it's really convenient and cheap. Being able to bring all my electronics and only one or two cables that work with all of them is a godsend. My camera, tablet and phone all charge through the same cable, and that's pretty much what I bring along, so I'm set, just like that. Were it to break in travels I could just buy a new, cheap one and keep going.
Plenty zippy on the 4S and the 5 in this household. What is your niece using that's affecting the performance?
WhatsApp is (unsurprisingly) a piece of shit.Probably just Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
WhatsApp is (unsurprisingly) a piece of shit.
What? I've used it for years without any issues except the odd time it can take a little while to recognize when someone else has made a new Whatsapp account. Simply reloading the app takes care of that. Now that I think of it I am annoyed that it severely limits video length and reduces picture quality. But it's quite the hyperbole to call it a piece of shit.
WhatsApp is (unsurprisingly) a piece of shit.
BBM will make sure amateur hour is over.
Sorry if this has been discussed many times...
My mom's phone is a Galaxy Exhilirate running 4.0.x (I forgot x). I placed a microSD card in, but for some reason when I download new apps they don't go to the card. I don't think the pictures/videos go there either. I don't know what the purpose is having external memory if I can't put stuff in it...