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Poll: Supposed OTA 1.35.605.2 -- Have you received it?

Sorry but I am skeptical about this OTA. So I'd like to start a poll on who has actually been prompted and/or received it.

what are you skeptical about ? it existing ?
what would make you skeptical of this ?

JustinD2473 said:
what are you skeptical about ? it existing ?
what would make you skeptical of this ?
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The fact that only 1 person has received it.

I haven't gotten it, but I'm not sure I'd even see it since I renamed otacerts just in case they did this.

I guess I'll wait a little longer to be skeptical...considering only 1 person on THIS forum says they recieved it. That doesn't mean only 1 person recieved it.
Plus, with all the users here running custom roms already, how many of us are even going to see it pushed to thier phones ? I know it won't come up on mine at all because of that.
We'll see...maybe it's real, maybe it's not but I think it may be a little early to think otherwise.

scuccia said:
The fact that only 1 person has received it.
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Exactly -- only one screenshot from one user. Given the number of us who frequent this forum, our sample size is large enough that more of us should have it by now if it existed.

JustinD2473 said:
I guess I'll wait a little longer to be skeptical...considering only 1 person on THIS forum says they recieved it. That doesn't mean only 1 person recieved it.
Plus, with all the users here running custom roms already, how many of us are even going to see it pushed to thier phones ? I know it won't come up on mine at all because of that.
We'll see...maybe it's real, maybe it's not but I think it may be a little early to think otherwise.
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You should still see the update.

rmk40 said:
Exactly -- only one screenshot from one user. Given the number of us who frequent this forum, our sample size is large enough that more of us should have it by now if it existed.
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Not really. For about 5 days the only guy that had received the first OTA update was a writer at Phandroid. It eventually got pushed out to everyone.

So what is the motivation for photoshoping the screen shot?
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lol i made a typo in the title its 1.35.605.2 sorry guys you can PM me if you want im wiling to show you anything you want about it.

scuccia said:
You should still see the update.
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I'm running the CM test rom and when i go to "About phone" in settings. the option to check for software updates is gone. I figured because of that, i would not see any OTA's pushed to my phone....I'm not trying to say it's real, i'm just saying it's pretty fast to call someone out.

JustinD2473 said:
I'm running the CM test rom and when i go to "About phone" in settings. the option to check for software updates is gone. I figured because of that, i would not see any OTA's pushed to my phone....I'm not trying to say it's real, i'm just saying it's pretty fast to call someone out.
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I think the OP is just trying to see if anyone else gets it. If someone does get it and doesn't have clockworkmod recovery, be sure to logcat so we can get the file.
If you have clockwork recovery you should be able to accept the update, because cwm won't flash it but the update will stay on your sdcard.

if any of you want, ill be more than happy to demo the damn thing with a damn webcam as proof the screenshot isnt photoshoped.

I don't know if anyone seen this but Verizon tweeted something earlier today too about sharing your data connection....it seems to fit the update giving WiFi hotspot. I could be a dummy but I believe the guy. Hopefully more people will see it soon.
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candlebawx said:
if any of you want, ill be more than happy to demo the damn thing with a damn webcam as proof the screenshot isnt photoshoped.
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No need. Dude I believe you. Don't let haters put you down.

haven't recieved anything yet.. <- Los Angeles, Ca

I wasn't trying to call anyone a liar. Just wanted a clear picture of who had it and we're getting that now.

Heres the new bootup animation.
http://rapidshare.com/files/403678386/Video_1.wmv.html

candlebawx said:
Heres the new bootup animation.
http://rapidshare.com/files/403678386/Video_1.wmv.html
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That new boot up is nice, I want lol.

Can you throw that up on YouTube? Max downloads already reached. Thanks man.
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Verizon DEV Version for sale now!

Just confirmed purchase with 1 day delivery. I expect (hope) Tuesday!!!
GREAT NEWS!!!
PM me for link, XDA won't let me post a URL.
Received tracking info from Samsung just now!

Link for Dev Ed
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SM-N915VMKEVZW
Mines on order as well. Been waiting for some more Note 4 Dev to come in stock (for a spare). Checked on the Edge and figured for another $100, why not?
Love my Note 4 Dev Ed, but the thought of something happening to it encouraged me to buy another as a backup. My luck, they'll finally come up with a Root exploit for the retail edition now.

so maybe root soon for Verizon devices ?

Wow! 800 bones. I would be just as happy (at this point) if we Verizon users could just get Lollipop!

Root probably but will anyone write vzw roms for such a rare device?

emtownsend said:
Wow! 800 bones. I would be just as happy (at this point) if we Verizon users could just get Lollipop!
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Well you be waiting awhile. Inside Samsung news. There not pushing any updates for a few months. Wish I still knew where I was reading this the other day. There new baby s6 getting all the attention.
Sent from my SM-N915V using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

blazinandroid1 said:
Well you be waiting awhile. Inside Samsung news. There not pushing any updates for a few months. Wish I still knew where I was reading this the other day. There new baby s6 getting all the attention.
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Lol. Yup...looks like it.

Hopefully we will be next with the note 4 and s5 getting it now.

Mistake

I posted this elsewhere...
I rooted using twrp openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.1-trltetmo.img.tar via Odin 3.07, and installing UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip from the SD .
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so maybe root soon for Verizon devices ?
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YAY! mine just got here today. looking for that CWM thread now lol. Sadly it doesnt come prerooted lol but it was sure nice seeing the "Developer Device" tag under my battery. at least i dont think it is already rooted, downloading SU as i type this so i'll have an answer to that in a few minutes when i try root checker. but either way im going to install CWM very soon i hope and maybe we will get a good VZW rom, heck i'd be happy just unlocking the hotspot and killing all the samsung apps at this point... that'd hold me until a suitable rom comes forward.
anywho it has been a long wait for us VZWers soooo glad we finally got this, let the apps begin! XD

NekoShinigami said:
YAY! mine just got here today. looking for that CWM thread now lol. Sadly it doesnt come prerooted lol but it was sure nice seeing the "Developer Device" tag under my battery. at least i dont think it is already rooted, downloading SU as i type this so i'll have an answer to that in a few minutes when i try root checker. but either way im going to install CWM very soon i hope and maybe we will get a good VZW rom, heck i'd be happy just unlocking the hotspot and killing all the samsung apps at this point... that'd hold me until a suitable rom comes forward.
anywho it has been a long wait for us VZWers soooo glad we finally got this, let the apps begin! XD
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How'd it go Neko? I get mine Tuesday!
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Still trying to get root. A Samsung help person told me the bootloader was locked by default and there was no unlock method. (Posted screen cap in another thread) but that doesn't make sense. Either she didn't read my text when I said I had the developer edition or she was clearly too dumb to qualify for the job she had. There would be no point in dev editions if they were exactly like the retail versions. I think @docugod was able to root using the note 4 method but I'm waiting for his reply to make sure I read him correctly.
Sent from my SM-N915VMKE using the XDA app.

Hey guys I did get root. I posted exactly how...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3070197
and I am on the Dev edition...
NekoShinigami said:
Still trying to get root. A Samsung help person told me the bootloader was locked by default and there was no unlock method. (Posted screen cap in another thread) but that doesn't make sense. Either she didn't read my text when I said I had the developer edition or she was clearly too dumb to qualify for the job she had. There would be no point in dev editions if they were exactly like the retail versions. I think @docugod was able to root using the note 4 method but I'm waiting for his reply to make sure I read him correctly.
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Anyone have one of these they want to sell? Been looking everywhere.

Anyone?

I'm Loving Lollipop, BUT where is Blaze's ROOT?

I went ahead an took the OTA for 5.0 because it has been confirmed we can go back to 4.4.4 and I'm Loving it but now I am wondering where is ROOT? blazinandroid1 said it would be released this weekend. The Weekend is come and GONE. I am starting to be a little Skeptical now.
HOW CAN I DELETE THIS THREAD ITS IN THE WRONG LOCATION???
Here is the Link to the Thread where blazinandroid1 claimed to achieve ROOT on N4 & S6.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...rd-rooting-n910a-n910v-models-t3042045/page10
Here is a Link to a discussion about him claiming to achieve ROOT, & now the discussion has changed to Where is He?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/talk-root-t2908919/page120

jasonsc1 said:
I went ahead an took the OTA for 5.0 because it has been confirmed we can go back to 4.4.4 and I'm Loving it but now I am wondering where is ROOT? blazinandroid1 said it would be released this weekend. The Weekend is come and GONE. I am starting to be a little Skeptical now. I would feel a lot better about it if he would share with "hsbadr" and let him help work on the "Bugs". hsbadr could as least confirm Root for N4 is Real. I could patiently wait another month if it was confirmed by another developer but as it is right now I am dying with anticipation! Lol Anyone else feel the way I do? Do yall think we are gonna actually get ROOT?
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just curious, why.not flash chainfire recovey to get root?

彩色的风 said:
just curious, why.not flash chainfire recovey to get root?
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To my Knowledge there is No Way possible to Root the Verizon Note 4 without Bricking it. I'm 99% sure that is the case

Locked bootloader
Verizon and AT&T have locked bootloaders so there is little you can do.
NEVER buy a phone there.
This article says it can be done but I am more sceptical then you are about it.
I'd be surprised if it did work.
http://phonelane.com/phone-tips/root-unroot-unlock-bootloader-samsung-galaxy-note-4-verizon/

Hmmm, interesting, Lollipop, Blaze's, Root, does anyone else see the irony here lol?
But wait, what if we reversed it to crack the code! hahahaha
Being really silly sorry mates

I decided that I would sell my N4 Verizon and get a sprint N4 unlock the carrier and root it for Verizons network. Then blaze said he cracked Verizon so I waited now I'm pissed.
Going back to plan B

LumberjackZac said:
I decided that I would sell my N4 Verizon and get a sprint N4 unlock the carrier and root it for Verizons network. Then blaze said he cracked Verizon so I waited now I'm pissed.
Going back to plan B
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So can u confirm your plan b worked properly????? If so I'm buying a sprint note 4 today..

Keeping Root with Insurance Replacement

I have a Verizon Galaxy Note 3. with Android Version: 4.3, Jellybean... I have avoided updating to Kitkat since I had heard that it was "unrootable" at this point.
Recently, I cracked the screen on my phone and would like to get an insurance replacement from Asurion. I am worried that I may get a phone from them with Kitkat on it. (or maybe even Lollipop?)
What are my options for keeping root?
IF I get a phone that still has Jellybean on it, is my best option for getting Lollipop+Root, to install Safestrap on my phone, and then install something like JasmineROM?
Thanks!

This happened to me. They'll send you one with 5.0 or 4.4.4 NK1. Ended up just buying an LG G3 full retail and keeping the note 3 as a spare.

nPQ9nP said:
I have a Verizon Galaxy Note 3. with Android Version: 4.3, Jellybean... I have avoided updating to Kitkat since I had heard that it was "unrootable" at this point.
Recently, I cracked the screen on my phone and would like to get an insurance replacement from Asurion. I am worried that I may get a phone from them with Kitkat on it. (or maybe even Lollipop?)
What are my options for keeping root?
IF I get a phone that still has Jellybean on it, is my best option for getting Lollipop+Root, to install Safestrap on my phone, and then install something like JasmineROM?
Thanks!
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I would personally look into the cost of having your screen replaced.
Asurion is going to charge you $100. deductible if I'm not mistaken.
Plus you will more than likely get a phone with at least 4.4.4 on it and maybe even lollipop. Neither of which will be rootable, 4.4.2 was the last version that is rootable at this point.
sent from a Galaxy far far away.

4.4.4 and maybe 5.0 are rootable just not public

CovXX said:
4.4.4 and maybe 5.0 are rootable just not public
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It isn't worth mentioning if it isn't public releaseable. It won't help him at the moment

drewcam888 said:
It isn't worth mentioning if it isn't public releaseable. It won't help him at the moment
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Its not currently public, im working on it

CovXX said:
Its not currently public, im working on it
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You have seen or have proof of it being done? Not saying you are lying, but just wondering if its hear say, or you actually have visual evidence.

gadget! said:
I would personally look into the cost of having your screen replaced.
Asurion is going to charge you $100. deductible if I'm not mistaken.
Plus you will more than likely get a phone with at least 4.4.4 on it and maybe even lollipop. Neither of which will be rootable, 4.4.2 was the last version that is rootable at this point.
sent from a Galaxy far far away.
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I moved up to the Note 3 from the S3 because the charging port quite working and Asurion wanted $150 deductible. It's no longer worth having the insurance if they're going to start charging 1/3 of the cost of a new phone plus the monthly fee.

kubes069 said:
You have seen or have proof of it being done? Not saying you are lying, but just wondering if its hear say, or you actually have visual evidence.
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As I'm currently working in it no, once its ready I'll post it. Its a know vuln though I forget the bug number but its present in both 5.0&4.4.4

CovXX said:
As I'm currently working in it no, once its ready I'll post it. Its a know vuln though I forget the bug number but its present in both 5.0&4.4.4
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No offense dude, but it sounds like your talking out your ass. If it's the vulnerability that I am thinking about that was specifically pointing out 4.4.4 aosp, that has been around for months now and was posted for all to see here sometime ago. You keep saying root is coming, but then you said you haven't even started it yet. I sure hope you are not lying to the good folks of XDA-Developers.

christianpeso said:
No offense dude, but it sounds like your talking out your ass. If it's the vulnerability that I am thinking about that was specifically pointing out 4.4.4 aosp, that has been around for months now and was posted for all to see here sometime ago. You keep saying root is coming, but then you said you haven't even started it yet. I sure hope you are not lying to the good folks of XDA-Developers.
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darn it, had my hopes up

christianpeso said:
No offense dude, but it sounds like your talking out your ass. If it's the vulnerability that I am thinking about that was specifically pointing out 4.4.4 aosp, that has been around for months now and was posted for all to see here sometime ago. You keep saying root is coming, but then you said you haven't even started it yet. I sure hope you are not lying to the good folks of XDA-Developers.
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I'll give a more detailed response, probably should have did that from the start . Its broad anywhere/settings intent; the system passes it privileges to an app when adding an account. Using this we can push the required binaries for su access. There's probably other ways to do this as well. This Is also present in both 4.4.4 and 5.0
So when I said I'm working on it I'm creating an application that will carry the pay load and carry out the code.
Don't worry, I'm not going to ruin my reputation with false root claims. Its coming one way or another.

CovXX said:
I'll give a more detailed response, probably should have did that from the start . Its broad anywhere/settings intent; the system passes it privileges to an app when adding an account. Using this we can push the required binaries for su access. There's probably other ways to do this as well. This Is also present in both 4.4.4 and 5.0
So when I said I'm working on it I'm creating an application that will carry the pay load and carry out the code.
Don't worry, I'm not going to ruin my reputation with false root claims. Its coming one way or another.
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So is it safe for me to update to 5.0.1 and still be able to root?

Biff627 said:
So is it safe for me to update to 5.0.1 and still be able to root?
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The vuln is only present from 4.4.4 -> 5.0

CovXX said:
I'll give a more detailed response, probably should have did that from the start . Its broad anywhere/settings intent; the system passes it privileges to an app when adding an account. Using this we can push the required binaries for su access. There's probably other ways to do this as well. This Is also present in both 4.4.4 and 5.0
So when I said I'm working on it I'm creating an application that will carry the pay load and carry out the code.
Don't worry, I'm not going to ruin my reputation with false root claims. Its coming one way or another.
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Good luck to you.

I've got faith in CovXX getting this done. The vulnerability has been know for several months, but nobody has attempted to use it on the Note 3 before, that's why it's not happened yet. Most devs working on root have jumped ship to the Note 4 or other phones prior to 4.4.4 being released on the Note 3. It's good to have at least one dev remaining to attempt it.

CovXX said:
The vuln is only present from 4.4.4 -> 5.0
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Damn, i really wanted to update to 5.0.1 :/ its a good thing i haven't updated yet i guess

Biff627 said:
Damn, i really wanted to update to 5.0.1 :/ its a good thing i haven't updated yet i guess
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there isn't a Verizon 5.0.1 firmware yet.

xm41907 said:
there isn't a Verizon 5.0.1 firmware yet.
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Really? My friend said he was on it well then i guess i will just update to 5.0

Biff627 said:
Really? My friend said he was on it well then i guess i will just update to 5.0
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Not for our device

Should I go ahead and go through the bootloader/rooting processes?

I've wanted to grill out some of the problems with the A7 that's came with it, but after realizing I've never done this before, I've also noticed there's no actual ROM out yet
Should I just wait until the ROM comes and maybe some full guides?

Rigby J said:
I've wanted to grill out some of the problems with the A7 that's came with it, but after realizing I've never done this before, I've also noticed there's no actual ROM out yet
Should I just wait until the ROM comes and maybe some full guides?
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Welcome to the A7 Family,
which problems are you running into right now? if you have no need for Root. i'll just say hold on till some development start to kick.......
P.S. not every problem can be fix having root access

DrakenFX said:
Welcome to the A7 Family,
which problems are you running into right now? if you have no need for Root. i'll just say hold on till some development start to kick.......
P.S. not every problem can be fix having root access
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Really just cosmetic things like the notification bell, maybe switching up the emojis, small things. I always wanted to try a different ROM on this phone, so I guess it isn't anything that needs to be done right now.

Rigby J said:
Really just cosmetic things like the notification bell, maybe switching up the emojis, small things. I always wanted to try a different ROM on this phone, so I guess it isn't anything that needs to be done right now.
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just unlocked my bootloader and rooted. Wonderful being able to use my root apps again. Chnaged my emoji using emoji switcher which i really wanted to do. Hate the stock android emoji.. debloated a little, and now about to change the system to my favorite font. I say go for it. If you do, let me know. I can send some pointers

considering there is absolutely no rom support yet I would hold off, wait out your 30 day return period and if there are roms after that and you want to void your warranty then do it then. Also I'm sure people are working on getting the bootloader unlocked without contacting ZTE so there is another reason to wait.

pwnerman said:
...Also I'm sure people are working on getting the bootloader unlocked without contacting ZTE so there is another reason to wait.
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Already done: http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/bootloader-unlock-t3437778

osmosizzz said:
just unlocked my bootloader and rooted. Wonderful being able to use my root apps again. Chnaged my emoji using emoji switcher which i really wanted to do. Hate the stock android emoji.. debloated a little, and now about to change the system to my favorite font. I say go for it. If you do, let me know. I can send some pointers
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Thank you, I'll message you when I do.
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considering there is absolutely no rom support yet I would hold off, wait out your 30 day return period and if there are roms after that and you want to void your warranty then do it then. Also I'm sure people are working on getting the bootloader unlocked without contacting ZTE so there is another reason to wait.
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I see, I see

Rigby J said:
Thank you, I'll message you when I do.
I see, I see
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If you want to wait until the 30 day period is over, you can go ahead. im keeping the phone for a while so ive just gone ahead and rooted. there is a method to unlock the bootloader without contacting ZTE. I did it that way. its fairly easy.

Rigby J said:
I've wanted to grill out some of the problems with the A7 that's came with it, but after realizing I've never done this before, I've also noticed there's no actual ROM out yet
Should I just wait until the ROM comes and maybe some full guides?
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There is a fairly simple way to Unlock your boot loader right now, it seems to work for most people. Its possible they may figure out a way to block this in future updates (I am not an expert). If you are with in your retail return window I would recommend trying the method because if you manage to really mess something up, you can at least return it.
Just take your time.
The instructions are for multiple versions and slightly out of order. Make sure everything is working before you begin.
If you plan to go through ZTE and in theory void your warranty, then by all means wait until you really need it.
Good luck.

osmosizzz said:
If you want to wait until the 30 day period is over, you can go ahead. im keeping the phone for a while so ive just gone ahead and rooted. there is a method to unlock the bootloader without contacting ZTE. I did it that way. its fairly easy.
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How is this done?

Rigby J said:
How is this done?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/bootloader-unlock-t3437778

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/bootloader-unlock-t3437778
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thanks

I just got my A7. Coming from OPO with a sultan rom running xposed. I want to root but honestly I am not super smart developer. I am good following direction and figuring things out. I honestly love Sulan rom and would love it on A& but I doubt he does a rom for it as he mostly is busy with school and sticks with OPO or OP3.
I am debating on rooting as I mostly just want xposed for its youtube app adblocker and in app blocking apps.
I would suggest waiting til roms are developed and little more mature. Which if judging by the speed of root being available I would say could be as soon as few months or less.
Big respect for the developers and who keep the community and advancements going. Thanks all!

Does anyone know a way to disable the notification bell with root? Thanks

mmamedov said:
Does anyone know a way to disable the notification bell with root? Thanks
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I don't think you can disable the bell and keep the lockscreen exactly as it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/themes/skipping-notification-bell-root-t3441787