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GPU war. Nexus s vs epic 4g

I've just recently noticed this. But benchmarks yield crappier gpu results in the nexus s than the epic. For example the corridor test on my epic oc'd to 1.3ghz rubs at 40+ fps. The lowest its dropped is 35 fps and the highest was 50fps. Meanwhile the nexus s is running 10-15 fps slower. I thought this was just some issue with my buds nexus s but I just youtubed some benches and found the same results. Anyone else notice this? Why? Same hardware and I expected the nexus s to actually do better since its got official gb and the epic doesn't. I'm kind of baffled here.
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Well I just ran smartbench side by side to the ns4g. Much better result there. I guess the ns4gs gpu drivers are much different somewhere down the road. The "planet" test on quadrant ran at a horrid 11fps while it stays at a constant 56fps on the epic.
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I've had the same results while comparing benches on my Epic and my Nexus S, but it's only Quadrant. Real world graphics performance is just as good if not better than the Epic's. Other benchmarkkng programs don't seem to have the same discrepancies.
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Yea I noticed that lol I felt like an idiot starting this thread lol
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RushAOZ said:
Yea I noticed that lol I felt like an idiot starting this thread lol
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No need to feel bad. It just emphasizes the innacuracy of benchmarks
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JohnCorleone said:
No need to feel bad. It just emphasizes the innacuracy of benchmarks
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Yea I seriously thought the nexus s drivers were borked somewhere seeing that.
Dear quadrant,
**** you.
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RushAOZ said:
Yea I seriously thought the nexus s drivers were borked somewhere seeing that.
Dear quadrant,
**** you.
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You've been "thanked" for the laugh!
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Lol I don't know how to thank people. Don, I owe you a couple dozen of those lol
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RushAOZ said:
Lol I don't know how to thank people. Don, I owe you a couple dozen of those lol
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You have the Premium app so all you have to do is touch on a post (like to quote them) and you should have a "thank" option...as long as you are on the most current version of XDA Premium. Not that I am fishing for thanks..just an FYI
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JohnCorleone said:
You have the Premium app so all you have to do is touch on a post (like to quote them) and you should have a "thank" option...as long as you are on the most current version of XDA Premium. Not that I am fishing for thanks..just an FYI
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Lol you're getting one anyway, oh humble man

JohnCorleone said:
You have the Premium app so all you have to do is touch on a post (like to quote them) and you should have a "thank" option...as long as you are on the most current version of XDA Premium. Not that I am fishing for thanks..just an FYI
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Nope lol not there. Seems I gotta update.
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Originally Posted by JohnCorleone
You have the Premium app so all you have to do is touch on a post (like to quote them) and you should have a "thank" option...as long as you are on the most current version of XDA Premium. Not that I am fishing for thanks..just an FYI
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Lol you're getting one anyway, oh humble man
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I barely ever go on the actual website or the browser. I was very humbled when I saw how many thanks I have received in the past 6 weeks. Thanks everyone!
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I just gave you flowers? Nice, xda lmao
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RushAOZ said:
I just gave you flowers? Nice, xda lmao
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Thank Tapatalk, it's in their app which is what the xda app is built from.
@xda, build some transparent versions of the premium app and I'll pay the $1.50 for it!

Nexus on daily speed blows my old Epic away but it lacks in web browsing and some games that my epic could handle perfectly fine. I always wondered the reason behind that.

JohnCorleone said:
I barely ever go on the actual website or the browser. I was very humbled when I saw how many thanks I have received in the past 6 weeks. Thanks everyone!
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The app makes it much easier to show THANKS 100x's.

shane6374 said:
Thank Tapatalk, it's in their app which is what the xda app is built from.
@xda, build some transparent versions of the premium app and I'll pay the $1.50 for it!
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+1,946,823...transparent should be an option
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[Video] Jelly Bean Running On The SGS3- Just for fun

Hey everyone Took a little video of the the Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean port for the SGS3 running on my SGS3. Thought some of you might be interested in checking it out.

Tried that out ... it is a nice functional port but can't use it as a daily driver yet. I wanted to give it a try if the data worked either at wife or medianet
Anyway, it was a great work from developer in making us get a preview of what it will look like on our device.
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Awesome post! You did a good job.

It's fast but seems laggy xD
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norpan111 said:
It's fast but seems laggy xD
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lols which one is it?
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radeonxt said:
lols which one is it?
:victory:
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Something can be fast but not smooth at the same time
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haha double home and back buttons

I am confused a little bit now... Is JB have touch screen thead as primary thread like i**** and Win**** 7 or not

Its crap. No change from ics
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numbnutsuk said:
Its crap. No change from ics
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Troll retard, not everything is in the ui
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Xda premium update. Thoughts

What's your thoughts on this new update. It's having a hard time loading my subscribe forums.
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It's been working petty smooth for me. The update did say to clear your app data before updating. That might help.
And the ui is different, but it does look and feel more modern and it feels more smooth.
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Tapatalk FTW!

Joe0113 said:
Tapatalk FTW!
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The new XDA app seems to use the same UI as Tapatalk 4. It's about time they got rid of that awful Gingerbread-inspired UI that the app used for faaaaaaar too long.
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maxpower7 said:
The new XDA app seems to use the same UI as Tapatalk 4. It's about time they got rid of that awful Gingerbread-inspired UI that the app used for faaaaaaar too long.
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Even the free version of the XDA App upgraded the UI??

Joe0113 said:
Even the free version of the XDA App upgraded the UI??
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Beats me. I haven't used the free version in a long time.
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Does anyone else's app crash when they try and open the app through the notification bar?
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You guys do know that the the xda app has always been the tapatalk app but just limited to one forum, right?
And @Joe0113, I called it over in the s3 forums you had asked something related and I said that as soon as the Tapatalk 4 app is worked out, the xda app would probably get updated since it's the exact same app

CNexus said:
You guys do know that the the xda app has always been the tapatalk app but just limited to one forum, right?
And @Joe0113, I called it over in the s3 forums you had asked something related and I said that as soon as the Tapatalk 4 app is worked out, the xda app would probably get updated since it's the exact same app
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I would say that it's limited to one site rather than one forum, but yes, I'm aware
EDIT: the new version doesn't seem to play nicely with HTML. Bummer.
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maxpower7 said:
I would say that it's limited to one site rather than one forum, but yes, I'm aware
EDIT: the new version doesn't seem to play nicely with HTML. Bummer.
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No, I would say it's limited to one forum site actually
And what do you mean doesn't play nice with html? As in links don't go to the app? I think that was stripped away because not even the old xda had that when Tapatalk 2 did

CNexus said:
You guys do know that the the xda app has always been the tapatalk app but just limited to one forum, right?
And @Joe0113, I called it over in the s3 forums you had asked something related and I said that as soon as the Tapatalk 4 app is worked out, the xda app would probably get updated since it's the exact same app
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Lmaoo... you called it man. I'm loving Tapatalk though, still using that free beta! ahhaha

Joe0113 said:
Lmaoo... you called it man. I'm loving Tapatalk though, still using that free beta! ahhaha
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Yup, tapatalk is pretty cool now

CNexus said:
No, I would say it's limited to one forum site actually
And what do you mean doesn't play nice with html? As in links don't go to the app? I think that was stripped away because not even the old xda had that when Tapatalk 2 did
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I see that you were able to underline a word in your post, whereas it wouldn't let me italicize a word in my previous post. Now it seems to be working. Weird.
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Tapatalk for the win.
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Well I only use XDA on Tapatalk (don't really know of any other forum except Android Central, but I just use them for their main page to get news)... anyone actually like the XDA app over Tapatalk lol?

Joe0113 said:
Well I only use XDA on Tapatalk (don't really know of any other forum except Android Central, but I just use them for their main page to get news)... anyone actually like the XDA app over Tapatalk lol?
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Well, since they're basically the same app, and you only use XDA on Tapatalk, why would you prefer Tapatalk over XDA? I actually prefer the new XDA app since I only use XDA and I wasnt able to find a 'thanks' option in Tapatalk. Otherwise they're functionally identical.
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maxpower7 said:
Well, since they're basically the same app, and you only use XDA on Tapatalk, why would you prefer Tapatalk over XDA? I actually prefer the new XDA app since I only use XDA and I wasnt able to find a 'thanks' option in Tapatalk. Otherwise they're functionally identical.
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To thank on Tapatalk, just click the post you want to Thank and there is an option right there.
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imneveral0ne said:
To thank on Tapatalk, just click the post you want to Thank and there is an option right there.
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Yeah, I see that now. Not sure why I didn't notice it before.
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maxpower7 said:
Well, since they're basically the same app, and you only use XDA on Tapatalk, why would you prefer Tapatalk over XDA? I actually prefer the new XDA app since I only use XDA and I wasnt able to find a 'thanks' option in Tapatalk. Otherwise they're functionally identical.
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I just thought of Tapatalk as the Mercedes Benz of forum browsers lol.

I had some problems too with loading the subscribed forums after I updated. I just uninstalled the app and reinstalled it and all is good again. I tried both the tapatalk and this xda app, and honestly I love the xda app way better. IMHO. The investment in the xda pro app is deffinetly worth it.
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XDA App? KitKat

is it me or is the XDA app a little buggy since the KK upgrade?
Mine never highlights the correct message and force closes a bit.
I actually just restored my tab to so its a brand new install.
Not a huge deal but just wondering if the app was bing updated or its just something with my tablet.
thanks

tevil said:
is it me or is the XDA app a little buggy since the KK upgrade?
Mine never highlights the correct message and force closes a bit.
I actually just restored my tab to so its a brand new install.
Not a huge deal but just wondering if the app was bing updated or its just something with my tablet.
thanks
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The free version of the paid version? I've got the paid version and it doesn't seem to work right, even on my Xperia Miro running 4.0.4.

For me the problems started already on 4.3, but they continue on 4.4
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Have the same problems. Started on 4.3 as well... Drives me crazy. Can't hardly "thank" anyone without creating a new post underneath it and also my recents are usually not updated.... I've tried everything.... Terrible.
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For me it's the same and some times selecting the last post of a screen the post above is selected ...
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I have the same issue both with paid and free, tho the xda HD is OK but the layout takes a while to get used to.
Is the new appv4 any better.
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The paid app has sucked ever since it was upgraded.
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i have problems with it as well, it often crashes when I tap on a link or long tap a post, bit it works if I only read stuff

I've been getting force closes often on both my nexus and my sgs3
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tevil said:
is it me or is the XDA app a little buggy since the KK upgrade?
Mine never highlights the correct message and force closes a bit.
I actually just restored my tab to so its a brand new install.
Not a huge deal but just wondering if the app was bing updated or its just something with my tablet.
thanks
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It was getting buggy for me 2, so switched to the tapatalk app which is far better, recommend giving it a go.
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force closes for me too
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Just use Tapatalk.
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Larry94 said:
Just use Tapatalk.
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The point is we shouldn't HAVE to use tapatalk. I don't follow a lot of forums so the XDA app and Bacon Reader is all I need. It should just work. Especially the paid version.
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jcnbama said:
The point is we shouldn't HAVE to use tapatalk. I don't follow a lot of forums so the XDA app and Bacon Reader is all I need. It should just work. Especially the paid version.
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It does need fixed, maybe everyone needs to submit feedback/report the bugs. I definitely recommend tapatalk though as it's just better and is getting updated. I don't follow a load of forums either, just use it specifically for xda.
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I just tried tapatalk app and i must say WOW. screw xda app i am never going back to it now.
Thanks for the taptalk suggestion.

Nexus 4 throttling issue?

I am getting my first nexus 4 soon and I was very excited until I read about the throttling issue it has (or I'm calling it that) i like to game on
Phones and that's why I was planning on fixing it. But if it passes 39c it down clocks everything? If I get a custom kernel and rom will it prevent this? Quadrant scores are really low.. I just hope it performs good. Oh yeah when I am gaming on my HTC Droid incredible 4G Lte if will get 55c cpu and 50-55c battery. And my phone never change clocks. Thanks for any help.
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Well, with a custom kernel you can adjust throttling to your likes. My nexus performed better than my dads m7 in 3dmark
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Oxious119 said:
Well, with a custom kernel you can adjust throttling to your likes. My nexus performed better than my dads m7 in 3dmark
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Ahhhh yeahh thanks
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Oxious119 said:
Well, with a custom kernel you can adjust throttling to your likes. My nexus performed better than my dads m7 in 3dmark
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Will heat really be an issue with the nexus 4? Like I said above my htc droid incredible 4g lte can get pretty hot and it's fine but I'm not sure about the nexus. It seems 40-55c is okay.
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I never had it throttling down, even in my car using GPS, 3g, BT, maps and music player at once.
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Oxious119 said:
I never had it throttling down, even in my car using GPS, 3g, BT, maps and music player at once.
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Do you have a custom rom/kernel/rooted?
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Nexus 5 port, matrix kernel and obviously root.
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Oxious119 said:
Nexus 5 port, matrix kernel and obviously root.
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Isn't the faux kernel the best? And I can't wait to use the nexus 5 experience rom!
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
Isn't the faux kernel the best? And I can't wait to use the nexus 5 experience rom!
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I personally got horrible benchmarks on the N5 Experience. I run stock with Faux kernel with delvik and bionic tweaks. Also the Google now launcher. I installed xPosed frameworks and GravityBox to get all the same features as the other rom but still have incredible performance. Just my experience.

jrosetto said:
I personally got horrible benchmarks on the N5 Experience. I run stock with Faux kernel with delvik and bionic tweaks. Also the Google now launcher. I installed xPosed frameworks and GravityBox to get all the same features as the other rom but still have incredible performance. Just my experience.
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Hmm do you think you can help me with all this when I fix my nexus tomorrow? What rom are you running? Kitkat?
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He he, well I didn't see any noticeable difference in benchmarks. I score about 11500 in 3dmark (with dalvik/bionic and latest adreno drivers).
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Oxious119 said:
He he, well I didn't see any noticeable difference in benchmarks. I score about 11500 in 3dmark (with dalvik/bionic and latest adreno drivers).
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What is this davlic/bionic thing? And what kernel are you running?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546120
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Oxious119 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546120
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Do I just flash the first 2 files? Bionic and dalvik?
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Yes, clean cache and dalvik cache afterwards and reboot.
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Oxious119 said:
Yes, clean cache and dalvik cache afterwards and reboot.
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Which nexus 5 port did you install exactly? The aosp one or the caf just wana make sure I do exactly what u did.
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Oh and if you don't mind may i have the link to the matrix kernel and the adreno drivers?
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Nexus 5 port: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/rom-nexus-5-port-4-4-2-kot49h-odexed-10-t2507021
Matrix kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/orig-development/kernel-matr1x-v12-5-kk-4-4-t2007231
Latest adreno binaries: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/qualcomm-adreno-gpu-binaries-t2667759
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Oxious119 said:
Nexus 5 port: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/rom-nexus-5-port-4-4-2-kot49h-odexed-10-t2507021
Matrix kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/orig-development/kernel-matr1x-v12-5-kk-4-4-t2007231
Latest adreno binaries: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/qualcomm-adreno-gpu-binaries-t2667759
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Thanks so much!
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
Hmm do you think you can help me with all this when I fix my nexus tomorrow? What rom are you running? Kitkat?
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I can help you get it setup if you haven't started your adventure yet. PM me if you still need help.