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Hi Guys,
I am not able to find any forums for Xperia Ray, is there any way to ROOT this device??
xperiax10.awesome said:
Hi Guys,
I am not able to find any forums for Xperia Ray, is there any way to ROOT this device??
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guys please comment on this, I want to root this device..
xperiax10.awesome said:
guys please comment on this, I want to root this device..
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You're in the wrong forum. Unfortunate that XDA STILL hasn't given the Ray it's own form yet.. It deserves one.
Here's where the ray development stuff are (Except CM7):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1242
Rooting 2.3.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253112
2.3.4 Generic ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271512
nice share
thanks wwwong...but the thread which u are referring requires UNLOCK BOOTLOADER!!
I dont want to unlock the bootloader...
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Then it's not possible...
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xperiax10.awesome said:
thanks wwwong...but the thread which u are referring requires UNLOCK BOOTLOADER!!
I dont want to unlock the bootloader...
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That is more tricky and actually requires a but of extra skill you'll have to peel back stuff to get at the testpoint at the back of the phone etc etc... I personally didn't do it because I already had mine unlocked. You are welcome to try it.
Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Let me know how you get on with it
PS: For those of us that have already unlocked our bootloaders, there's no point in performing this
wooohhhh, its again so complicated...will wait for some other quick method. Like we have something for our Xperia Arc
xperiax10.awesome said:
I dont want to unlock the bootloader...
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Do it and don't look back! I was never going to then did so just before 283 was released because I didn't want to go through the rigmarole of having to downgrade to upgrade just to root, and so glad I did because I might have ended up with the 0% battery issue, PLUS it makes things like rooting so much simpler, even simpler than an app imo.
What put me off was something screwing up with the boot loader, it's a natural fear, but with Alejandrissimo and Jinx13 on call (more or less A+J? ), a fix is only an internet (and required software) connection away.
Ray can't be gingerbreaked, as there is no 2.3.2 available for it.nso there shouldn't be security issues that can be used for rooting a s-on device.
Just go ahead and unlock it.
As stated above you won't look back.
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Guys,
I want to ask same question again.............
Any way to ROOT Xperia RAY with locked bootloader
What about the ZergRush exploit? Doesn't that work for the ray?
The Xperia 2011 Easy Rooting Toolkit works and the Ray is in the compability list.
like what harfot said I'm pretty sure the zergrush method works for the whole 2011 xperia phones its easy to use aswell
Bootloader Unlock
mine is unlocked with 11W37 xD with no hard brick/soft brick
If i am successfull with my unlock, can it be that it bricks later?
Thanks for ur help, sry im a newbie in x8 xD
but a dev for Galaxy Fit/Mini xD
There only possiblity for hard brick if you back to stock and then relockt-after that unlock again.
Keep it unlocked
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Oh well if you manage to boot your phone after the unlocking process well congratulations and you dont have to worry about hard brick in the future unless otherwise you intend to brick you phone.
Always follow instructions to avoid phone bricks.
No. 1 Rule READ and UNDERSTAND
Quick question, I'm planning on selling my phone soon so ill be reverting to 2.1 and Stock Kernel.
BUT!
Once i flash Stock Kernel can I go back to 2.1 then? Or do I have to Lock my bootloader before I go back?
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Its up to you Irish it doesn't affect at all IMO. Well if you shared your knowledge to someone who will buy it then better leave is unlock so that person will also learn bout us.
Thanks deedii.
I'm actually trading it in to the O2 or Vodafone shop so I don't think I'll be allowed to tell them its Unlocked
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They're giving me €34 for the X8 which is good enough for a trade in seeing as the X8 is only €70 here.
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oh well if thats the case unlocked it again else if they dont know about lock and unlock bootloader. but as soon as they give you the money then it should be fine.haha bad suggestion I think.haha
Hello everyone!
I left my beloved LG G2 (Damn good phone) 2 days ago to get the amazing Z2. All I gotta say is I'm already lovin this thing.
One thing i don't understand is the bootloader locking/unlocking. I got myself a Z2 from bell so the bootloader is not unlockable which means for some reason i can't install custom kernels and what not. However the G2's bootloader is also locked and flashing kernels was no problem.
The thing with the G2 is that we had an exploit called loki which many phones with locked bootloaders used (Galaxy S4, S5, LG G2, G pro 2, etc) and it allows us to install custom kernels and all that. Has anyone ever tried the loki exploit or is it completely different with Sony phones?
It's different - head to the development section
It's super easy, so don't worry
blackalice said:
It's different - head to the development section
It's super easy, so don't worry
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Ya rooting is easy lol, I already have it rooted and have a custom recovery. I'm just at loss as why we can't install a custom kernel on a locked bootloader. Especially since i can't on my phone :crying:
Okay so basically it isnt as easy as you think it is. Sony makes it software a bit different than LG. Unlocking your bootloader is something most phones have to go through as far as I have seen. Plus the dev community here is a small one so it will take time but I doubt there is any other exploit or than just unlocking your bootloader.
vipaman said:
Okay so basically it isnt as easy as you think it is. Sony makes it software a bit different than LG. Unlocking your bootloader is something most phones have to go through as far as I have seen. Plus the dev community here is a small one so it will take time but I doubt there is any other exploit or than just unlocking your bootloader.
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Alright! thanks, hopefully soon i can get that Doomkernel on my Z2
I just wouldn't have my hopes too high. The last time they managed to Crack the bootloader of an Xperia device was with the 2010 line, maybe 2011. Since then, no device that said their bootloader couldn't be unlocked, had it unlocked.
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U do realize u can unlock the boot loader of the device like right now. Without much effort. Ummmmm Rule one of XDA Read around mate
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vipaman said:
U do realize u can unlock the boot loader of the device like right now. Without much effort. Ummmmm Rule one of XDA Read around mate
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He has a phone which he can't unlock the bootloader...
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I'm avoiding this "bootloader" thing just because of the sony technologies comes embedded with the phone. Like X-Reality or ClearAudio+ or something else. I don't wanna lose them.
Other than that... why wouldn't I want to get an awesome kernel on my device, such as DooMKernel?
I have unlocked my bootloader and sure enough I haven't lost X-Reality or ClearAudio+ both of them still exist and still work. I even have installed Doomkernel so yeah
Hey guys, just a quick thread.
I think this phone needs more LB support. Has anyone even tried a bypass method for us with LB to be able to flash custom kernels? I know back when I had a Bell Motorola Atrix there was a hack that gave us the ability to unlock our bootloaders. Why aren't we trying to find one for this phone?
I understand that those with LB can't use the official method for unlocking the bootloader, but is there not a hack we could work towards? Has anyone even tried to unlock the LB Xperia Z2? There must be a way.
Besides that, I also think it would be good to have more LB support in android development. For example a CM11 that can be used on LB devices. I'm currently running Miui 4.4.4 and it supports both LB and UB.
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Envious_Data said:
Thats how we know its hard
Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.
Atleast that we tried
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The best way to support LB is to have a rom version that uses the stock kernel. Hopefully this is what happens moving forward with the release of a sony lollipop update.
Magnetox said:
Hey guys, just a quick thread.
I think this phone needs more LB support. Has anyone even tried a bypass method for us with LB to be able to flash custom kernels? I know back when I had a Bell Motorola Atrix there was a hack that gave us the ability to unlock our bootloaders. Why aren't we trying to find one for this phone?
I understand that those with LB can't use the official method for unlocking the bootloader, but is there not a hack we could work towards? Has anyone even tried to unlock the LB Xperia Z2? There must be a way.
Besides that, I also think it would be good to have more LB support in android development. For example a CM11 that can be used on LB devices. I'm currently running Miui 4.4.4 and it supports both LB and UB.
Cheers
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I think I saw from some other threads that the reason why we can't work towards unlocking non-unlockable bootloaders is because we need to break sony encryption or something like that?
I don't know, sorry.
We are at the peak of Locked Bootloader Support.
We cant do anything more unless someone wants to spend so much time to do so.
Cracking sonys bootloader encryption results essentialy in an unlocked bootloader hence thats somewhat pointless
We cant unlock a non unlockable Xperia unless as said the encryption is cracked
And sonys encryption is almost FBI level and it may even vary per Z2
Cm11/12 on locked bootloader is possible but its extremly complicated and setting up a rom like such on LB is complicated too
You have to root your device, install a custom kernel to the fotakernel given that its not bound by the bootloader then we have to make a modified rom which reboots the fotakernel then the custom rom that matches
Envious_Data said:
You have to root your device, install a custom kernel to the fotakernel given that its not bound by the bootloader then we have to make a modified rom which reboots the fotakernel then the custom rom that matches
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Currently rooted with recovery on miui v5 android vers 4.4.4. Where is this custom kernel for LB, and why has it not been implemented yet in such a fashion?
Magnetox said:
Currently rooted with recovery on miui v5 android vers 4.4.4. Where is this custom kernel for LB, and why has it not been implemented yet in such a fashion?
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This is EXTREMLY HARD TO DO. I doubt anyone has the Patience or time to try this
Its possible via this method.
Envious_Data said:
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This is EXTREMLY HARD TO DO. I doubt anyone has the Patience or time to try this
Its possible via this method.
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Best to wait for OTA lollipop update then?
If it were standardized, say if CM11/12 took on the responsibility of releasing a LB rom, would it not make the process easier for everyone else?
Just do the same as me, sell the phone and buy another brand like motorola or something like that.
But nobody wants a Z2, hard to sell as hell.
avercros said:
Just do the same as me, sell the phone and buy another brand like motorola or something like that.
But nobody wants a Z2, hard to sell as hell.
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Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.
Actually I think it shouldn't be too difficult to install cm11/12 on LB. There is a method which has worked now for some months on the Xperia SP which let you run any ROM on the stock kernel. I think these modified for LB ROMs load a custom ramdisk at a late point in the boot process. I'm not familiar with the way it works but I guess with some reasonable work amount it might be doable for the Z2 too. If someone is willing to try to port it pm me, I can provide you with the usernames of the people who made it on the XSP.
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Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.
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Yep, you are right.
Mine was a gift, and I'm not totally happy with this phone.
o0 Matt 0o said:
Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.
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Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.
Magnetox said:
Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.
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Your saying it like something can be done about it.
Sorry but a non unlockable bootloader would need some devs as good as the FBI
Magnetox said:
Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.
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The easiest way is to change your phone to an unlock BL allowed: yes one.
If it was easy to run custom kernels on a LB , having an UB or LB would be practically the same...
I also have an unlockable phone, but it's my own fault for not researching better before buying the phone. i never had sony phones before, i should have researched more. Since the security of the z2 is very high i'm not expecting to run customs kernels anytime soon, if i ever need it it'll try to sell my phone and buy an unlocked one...
pec0ra said:
Actually I think it shouldn't be too difficult to install cm11/12 on LB. There is a method which has worked now for some months on the Xperia SP which let you run any ROM on the stock kernel. I think these modified for LB ROMs load a custom ramdisk at a late point in the boot process. I'm not familiar with the way it works but I guess with some reasonable work amount it might be doable for the Z2 too. If someone is willing to try to port it pm me, I can provide you with the usernames of the people who made it on the XSP.
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So what about this? Why not just give it a shot for CM11/12?
As I said previously I'm currently running Miui on 4.4.4 and it gives you an option for locked or unlocked bootloader in the Aroma installer.
Magnetox said:
So what about this? Why not just give it a shot for CM11/12?
As I said previously I'm currently running Miui on 4.4.4 and it gives you an option for locked or unlocked bootloader in the Aroma installer.
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miui is stock based hence why it works on LB
Its extremly hard to get any custom kernel to run on a device to have it work on LB as said its pointless bugging people about it.
ptmaniac said:
The easiest way is to change your phone to an unlock BL allowed: yes one.
If it was easy to run custom kernels on a LB , having an UB or LB would be practically the same...
I also have an unlockable phone, but it's my own fault for not researching better before buying the phone. i never had sony phones before, i should have researched more. Since the security of the z2 is very high i'm not expecting to run customs kernels anytime soon, if i ever need it it'll try to sell my phone and buy an unlocked one...
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Oliver and letama are rhe ones behind CM10 for Xperia S
Is far as i know they have a smaller custom kernel in /system Most of the rom uses the stock kernel i think.
Envious_Data said:
miui is stock based hence why it works on LB
Its extremly hard to get any custom kernel to run on a device to have it work on LB as said its pointless bugging people about it.
Oliver and letama are rhe ones behind CM10 for Xperia S
Is far as i know they have a smaller custom kernel in /system Most of the rom uses the stock kernel i think.
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Extremely hard, sure. Has anyone actually tried? Have you tried?
That's what this thread is about.
Magnetox said:
Extremely hard, sure. Has anyone actually tried? Have you tried?
That's what this thread is about.
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Thats how we know its hard
Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.
Atleast that we tried
Envious_Data said:
Thats how we know its hard
Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.
Atleast that we tried
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Ok. I'll be waiting for the official lollipop update + kernel for cool roms. Fingers crossed that someone cracks the sony code as well.
Cheers.
Magnetox said:
Ok. I'll be waiting for the official lollipop update + kernel for cool roms. Fingers crossed that someone cracks the sony code as well.
Cheers.
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I think 42 years of brute force testing is how long it should take i thinm.
Unless someone can get a lucky catch.
Hah, well hopefully people support LB by including a stock kernel version for all roms (especially with release of official lollipop stock kernel --soon?--).
Okay, i am making this thread so people can find the answer for their questions here, some of these are the questions i was wondering too, but mostly these questions are what i think most people are wondering. And as always i want the answer to be heard from many people, so i really can be sure and know all about it!
ROMS..............
So, anyone got any idea when custom roms like cyanogen get compatibility for xperia z5 premium? how long does it usually take? and how do i get my current stock rom on my pc so i can customise it myself, and not die in waiting for cyanogen ? When the first cyanogen comes, it will be laggy, as everyone knows... Is it worth flashing? Can flashing ROMs break my phone, even when done right? Are they too risky for my brand new flagship beast?
ROOT..............
When do EASY one click rooting apps like kingroot, kingoroot and iroot work with the z5 premium? Does the "dirty" unlocked bootloader root made by androplus for xperia z5p work for the latest software update? When will the legendary locked bootloader root come?
BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED......
Okay this is what i can answer on!
Will the camera quality go really bad?
NO, it won't. Only in low light it will be terrible, only in low light! It is EXACTLY (for me) the same as locked bootloader on normal lightning. YOU CAN BARELY SPOT THE DIFFERENCE!
is the boot loader worth unlocking??
This is a hard one. Its different for everybody, someone LIKE ME thinks its worth it, some others think its not. (tell your opinions pls)
FOR ME IT IS. As with unlocked bootloader you will be getting root before the locked boys.
What does change?
For me, nothing really. No experience has changed for me, but everyone uses it differently!
Okey so thats it for now its sunday night soon, post your questions down below, ill answer IF I CAN xd. if i don't know the answer, other people will answer it (HOPEFULLY) please ask and comment below! Thank you guys!
And by the way, will there EVER be a android 4.x rom that works on z5p?
Android 4.x ? Are you kidding me? Nooooo of course there wont be...
Unlocked bootloader exists and so does root. We dont have locked Bootloader root yet.
Cyangenmod? Wont be for while I think.
Id just be happy you have a good device, unlock the bootloader and root.
fkofilee said:
Android 4.x ? Are you kidding me? Nooooo of course there wont be...
Unlocked bootloader exists and so does root. We dont have locked Bootloader root yet.
Cyangenmod? Wont be for while I think.
Id just be happy you have a good device, unlock the bootloader and root.
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Im not kidding i would really want android 4.x on this xddd
fkofilee said:
Android 4.x ? Are you kidding me? Nooooo of course there wont be...
Unlocked bootloader exists and so does root. We dont have locked Bootloader root yet.
Cyangenmod? Wont be for while I think.
Id just be happy you have a good device, unlock the bootloader and root.
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I just asked that is it anyway possible..
fkofilee said:
Android 4.x ? Are you kidding me? Nooooo of course there wont be...
Unlocked bootloader exists and so does root. We dont have locked Bootloader root yet.
Cyangenmod? Wont be for while I think.
Id just be happy you have a good device, unlock the bootloader and root.
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I have it allready unlocked but i havent rooted because i dont know does the root work on the newest software update that i have
Of course it does, Install customer kernel and recovery and flash Super SU if required
However be aware of which model you have....
fkofilee said:
Of course it does, Install customer kernel and recovery and flash Super SU if required
However be aware of which model you have....
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build number is 32.0.A.6.200 and its the no dual E6853 xdd ok ima try soon
masaforce said:
build number is 32.0.A.6.200 and its the no dual E6853 xdd ok ima try soon
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Has anyone tried new version of kingroot?I can't because I do not have the phone yet
josephnero said:
Has anyone tried new version of kingroot?I can't because I do not have the phone yet
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It does not work. Only root method is with unlocked bl, WICH DID NOT WORK FOR ME! I just installed a custom pre rooted rom, that worked. If u wanna do it the unlocked bl way, its pretty hard if u have only used kingroot for rooting.. And u can easily bootloop or brick ur phone. Thank me for helpful post if i helped pls xdd. I can ofc answer more questions if u need info.
masaforce said:
It does not work. Only root method is with unlocked bl, WICH DID NOT WORK FOR ME! I just installed a custom pre rooted rom, that worked. If u wanna do it the unlocked bl way, its pretty hard if u have only used kingroot for rooting.. And u can easily bootloop or brick ur phone. Thank me for helpful post if i helped pls xdd. I can ofc answer more questions if u need info.
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thanks a lot mate.Guess I'll have to wait a bit before getting the phone
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thanks a lot mate.Guess I'll have to wait a bit before getting the phone
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Yea, ALSO! If your getting it. The phone has one problem........ IT BENDS... I can confirm.. So i think its the best phone ever, but its batterylife is pretty poor and it bends.. So if u get it on really bendy places your eventually gonna end up with a samsung curve tv looking phone. Mine is not bent, well slightly, u can barely see it.
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Yea, ALSO! If your getting it. The phone has one problem........ IT BENDS... I can confirm.. So i think its the best phone ever, but its batterylife is pretty poor and it bends.. So if u get it on really bendy places your eventually gonna end up with a samsung curve tv looking phone. Mine is not bent, well slightly, u can barely see it.
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I just bought a note 4 I will wait for Z6.thanks a ton mate
josephnero said:
I just bought a note 4 I will wait for Z6.thanks a ton mate
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No problem have a good weekend.
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No problem have a good weekend.
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on the sidenote.I hate my new Note 4
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on the sidenote.I hate my new Note 4
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Lol.. Samsung sucks. Everything they make sucks.. I got a 4000€ tv wich sucks.. I got s5 wich is ok but against my z3 or z5p it sucks baaaad m8.. My dad also had samsung tvs on work and he threw them straight to trash ... Ill never buy any samsung.. Maybe i will sometime if a miracle happens lol. But i wont reccomend buying a samsung. I hate samsung, for a good reason
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Lol.. Samsung sucks. Everything they make sucks.. I got a 4000€ tv wich sucks.. I got s5 wich is ok but against my z3 or z5p it sucks baaaad m8.. My dad also had samsung tvs on work and he threw them straight to trash ... Ill never buy any samsung.. Maybe i will sometime if a miracle happens lol. But i wont reccomend buying a samsung. I hate samsung, for a good reason
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To be honest I blame myself,I fell for the hype some sites like gsmarena and phonearena created about that damn AMOLED and samsung cam quality.If I post a comparison with my old Z2 you,ll see how note gets destroyed.the only positive side is deep blacks
josephnero said:
To be honest I blame myself,I fell for the hype some sites like gsmarena and phonearena created about that damn AMOLED and samsung cam quality.If I post a comparison with my old Z2 you,ll see how note gets destroyed.the only positive side is deep blacks
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Yeaas
masaforce said:
It does not work. Only root method is with unlocked bl, WICH DID NOT WORK FOR ME! I just installed a custom pre rooted rom, that worked. If u wanna do it the unlocked bl way, its pretty hard if u have only used kingroot for rooting.. And u can easily bootloop or brick ur phone. Thank me for helpful post if i helped pls xdd. I can ofc answer more questions if u need info.
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Actually I'm expecting a Z6 with Snapdragon 820 in mid of 2016 already...
jerryhou85 said:
Actually I'm expecting a Z6 with Snapdragon 820 in mid of 2016 already...
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Kk.. I usually buy a new phone or 2 in one year..