I really want to try this. But I don't want to lose my game data (I am not rooted yet). Will the rooting remove app data?
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I really want to try this. But I don't want to lose my game data (I am not rooted yet). Will the rooting remove app data?
Lockscreen was with the zooper widget, though I should note that that's how it looks when the widget is expanded, it gets squished normally which is something I need to figure out how to avoid.
Homescreen is minimalistic text for the vertical buttons and zooper widget for the clock.
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Nope, rooting doesn't touch appdata
FallingEdge
Member
I thought unlocking the bootloader wipes everything on the phone.
Unlocking the bootloader does, yeah. To root you don't need to unlock the bootloader though, I was being pedantic, haha. mackattk, you could root and use titanium backup pro to backup appdata for particular apps, then unlock the bootloader (wiping everything) and flash roms/kernels.
SSGMUN10000
Connoisseur Of Tedium
I am trying to find a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. The nexus 4 toolkit has this disclaimer:
onlyindreams
Banned
I've yet to see any real benefit to rooting so I'm just running stock for now. That post saying certain apps dont work on rooted devices didnt help...
I am trying to find a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. The nexus 4 toolkit has this disclaimer:
Strange, I could root on Desire z/galaxy nexus without unlocking the bootloader.
I guess i will bite the bullet and go through with it. It will suck losing stuff, but its better now than later.
Are you sure you didn't just already have an unlocked bootloader? You're right that rooting doesn't wipe anything, but I've never seen anything about being able to root with a locked bootloader.
seems it was a system exploit that allowed for it, rather than a legit method like normal bootloader unlocking/rooting. My bad!
How do I install that? Nexus 7, btw.
Its atm in beta, so you need to sideload it.
Go to chrome and download the phone or tablet apk.
You need to enable 3rd party app installation in the settings. (Settings -> Security -> Unknown sources)
Thanks!
Check your local craigslist; mine has one for $450 with wireless charging pad.
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
Haz, I would go with the 16gb. The 8gb model is like ~5gb in real use.
Anyway, my xtremeguard screen protector is pretty sucky. My sister assumed that it was scratch proof, so she wiped the screen with a paper towel when i let her use it. Well, the screen protector looks all scuffed up now lol. What a bust.
Does the warranty carry over though?
I don't store anything on my phone besides like 500MB of music so it doesn't matter to me. However I can get a warrantied Nexus 4 at cost is what I'm looking for.
Should I just use an auto change checker on the store page? I had an inventory scanner on GTX670 launch to get one
Going to agree about Falcon Pro. Awesome application.
16gb seems easier to get. I see it still in stock on the Play Store.
SSGMUN10000
Connoisseur Of Tedium
Here a few screenshots I took. One of my speeds and the other of the battery.
SSGMUN10000
Connoisseur Of Tedium
I know...those accessories are hard to come by. Who knows when those bumpers are coming back in stock. I went to best buy today and figured I would ask if they had any accessories. Well of course they did not and as a matter of fact the best buy mobile guy didn't even know what a Nexus 4 was.
Here a few screenshots I took. One of my speeds and the other of the battery.
Fuck LTE with speeds like that.
SSGMUN10000
Connoisseur Of Tedium
Yeah I get good speeds around here. I hope once T-Mobile gets LTE we can hop on with our N4's. I read/heard that Google may send an update to block this at some point.
im considering getting this phone but have questions for those who might know. are there any disadvantages of using this phone on straight talk. also, im hearing rumors about a white one launching in the uk. do you guys think that will come to the US, and if it did would it be sold unlocked on the google play store
Just spent my first full day with the phone.
I have to say I'm REALLY positively surprised with the battery life. I got through a 16-hour day with a bunch of calls and lots of downloads with 40% battery life left. After all the mixed reports, that's a real relief.
On the negative side ... people weren't kidding about this thing being slippery as hell. I had it randomly slide off a table once, and drop of my lap several times. It's going to have to get bumpered up at the earliest opportunity.
I have to say I'm REALLY positively surprised with the battery life. I got through a 16-hour day with a bunch of calls and lots of downloads with 40% battery life left. After all the mixed reports, that's a real relief.
On the negative side ... people weren't kidding about this thing being slippery as hell. I had it randomly slide off a table once, and drop of my lap several times. It's going to have to get bumpered up at the earliest opportunity.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
Any news on an official wireless charging pad, or can you use any old cheap Chinese-made wireless charger off ebay? And if so, any recommendations (UK)?
CharmingCharlie
Member
I just purchased the Maxell Air Voltage charger and it works great. But it isn't "cheap". You can pick one up for £40 from smartgear LTD you can either buy them from :-
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...0-LG-Nexus-4-Google-Nexus/ListingDetails.html
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maxell-Ai...ories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item4abf0ef238
both stores are run by the same company so it is down to personal preference which site you buy it from. Here is a vid of the Nexus 4 being used inconjunction with the Maxell :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=quTjyeQU2Ms
This is probably your best bet for wireless charging this side of 2013. The Energizer pad is not being sold in this country, nor is the Philips Qi pad, the LG WCP-700 is only available in America and the Nokia chargers are incompatible with the Nexus 4 (people having lots of problems with them). I wouldn't hold my breath for the Orb to go on sale either you could be waiting months for that and as for cheap chinese knock offs assuming you get one that works would you want to trust your very expensive nice phone with something cheap and nasty ?
BladeoftheImmortal
Member
Anyone hear about a new shipment yet?
magnificent83
Member
Its crazy, two days ago, I checked the thread and saw that they may be in stock. Ordered a 16GB, I'm getting it Monday ... WTH is going on.
Taco_Human
Member
I too am getting mine Monday. Today and tomorrow are gonna take twice as long now.
GoldenEye 007
Member
Hm. That is weird. Sucks, though. Did you try factory resetting it at all?
Glass back. Worst thing ever.
Oh hell yeah. So many things. Fastboot worked perfectly, nothing else did 80% of the time. So I tried flashing all stock back, different custom recoveries/ROM's. Nuttin'. Then I unrooted/relocked and went back to stock. It worked okay for about 12 hours. Then it got stuck in boot loops and getting stuck on the Google screen for hours.
So I called up and a replacement is getting sent out.
GoldenEye 007
Member
That's good at least. Hopefully there are no problems with the new one.
Taco_Human
Member
I'm wondering how long it'll take for you to receive your replacement.
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
Are people getting their orders much earlier than expected not in the US? Been 6 days for my "6-7" week order and it's still pending, as expected.
cartoon_soldier
Member
November 28th order here, 4-5 weeks and still pending here.
itwasTuesday
He wasn't alone.
Placed order on 27th. Arrived yesterday, cut full sim to micro and set up just an hour ago. Came with a free movie, some tv episodes, books & magazines.
Had to add home phone to voice for google 2 step verification, I couldn't see the text it was sending the phone before I set up my google account.
Had to add home phone to voice for google 2 step verification, I couldn't see the text it was sending the phone before I set up my google account.
The Faceless Master
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SMS Backup & Restore and Titanium Backup
Unknown Soldier
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It shouldn't take long, assuming you have Search History turned on.