NFC/ Android Beam Not Working - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I tried to Beam a picture to my sister's nexus 4 with my own nexus 4 but my screen just goes back to the homescreen and the file is not transferred. But when my sister sends me a photo, it works. Also the "touch to beam" screen does not show up for either phones but my sister's phone just immediately transfers the photo.
Any help is appreciated!
P.S. We are both running Xylon latest nighly with latest Franco.Kernel.

bobyum said:
I tried to Beam a picture to my sister's nexus 4 with my own nexus 4 but my screen just goes back to the homescreen and the file is not transferred. But when my sister sends me a photo, it works. Also the "touch to beam" screen does not show up for either phones but my sister's phone just immediately transfers the photo.
Any help is appreciated!
P.S. We are both running Xylon latest nighly with latest Franco.Kernel.
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Yeah.. NFC is not working on any of the N4 devices.
Use Super Beam app from playstore and your free to transfer anything. I get 21Mbps speed.

tried superbeam but it still doesn't work! I wonder what is the problem?
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Rohit02 said:
Yeah.. NFC is not working on any of the N4 devices.
Use Super Beam app from playstore and your free to transfer anything. I get 21Mbps speed.
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Not true! It works for me.
Make sure the bluetooth works. Also check the nfc and android beam settings.

bobyum said:
I tried to Beam a picture to my sister's nexus 4 with my own nexus 4 but my screen just goes back to the homescreen and the file is not transferred. But when my sister sends me a photo, it works. Also the "touch to beam" screen does not show up for either phones but my sister's phone just immediately transfers the photo.
Any help is appreciated!
P.S. We are both running Xylon latest nighly with latest Franco.Kernel.
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That's a little weird that the "Tap to Beam" screen doesn't come up for your sister; that is almost a security issue. Accidentally bump into another phone and beam a picture without any consent? I wouldn't want that. Check the NFC settings and Beam settings the Settings menu. See if they're both enabled. Check to see if there are some different settings in Xylon, too. I've never used that ROM, but there could be different permissions that NFC & Beam have by default.
Rohit02 said:
Yeah.. NFC is not working on any of the N4 devices.
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That's quite the bold statement there. NFC and Beam work perfectly on my device, as I'm sure most others.

Ümit said:
Not true! It works for me.
Make sure the bluetooth works. Also check the nfc and android beam settings.
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Ohh.. Sorry mate but can u please guide me on the same..

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[Q] Gmail: show all images for all senders by default!

running stock 4.2.1 with root -
Is there some way to force Gmail to show all images from EVERYONE by default?
It is really quite annoying to have to click the "Always show pictures from this sender" for every single sender :crying:
The thing is WiFi only so data usage is not an issue - jeeeeez !
PressureDrop said:
running stock 4.2.1 with root -
Is there some way to force Gmail to show all images from EVERYONE by default?
It is really quite annoying to have to click the "Always show pictures from this sender" for every single sender :crying:
The thing is WiFi only so data usage is not an issue - jeeeeez !
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Great idea, but i always thought this was a security thing, no a data thing.
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jirafabo said:
Great idea, but i always thought this was a security thing, no a data thing.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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every other client let's you default to show all images

[Q] NFC on Lock Screen fix?

Is their an apk that runs so I can use NFC tags without having to enter my password every time? I found one that worked with the Galaxy Nexus, but didn't say anything about the Nexus 4
AOKP has the option under Nfc to enable this. Other than that I can't find anything on it. Been searching for a couple days now.
Apk? You mean an app? I believe Tasker can do this (maybe a plugin like Secure Settings is needed to disable the lock screen)
erikieperikie said:
Apk? You mean an app? I believe Tasker can do this (maybe a plugin like Secure Settings is needed to disable the lock screen)
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no aokp is a custom firmware
Can anyone who has NFC active whilst locked give me some idea on what extra battery drain is evident (if at all).
Thanks
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erikieperikie said:
Apk? You mean an app? I believe Tasker can do this (maybe a plugin like Secure Settings is needed to disable the lock screen)
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Apk is correct. Op check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026439
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mobileboost said:
Is their an apk that runs so I can use NFC tags without having to enter my password every time? I found one that worked with the Galaxy Nexus, but didn't say anything about the Nexus 4
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What app works for the Galaxy Nexus? I've been looking for such an app for a long time.
Is there a mod for NFC to work whilst screen is ON but password not entered?
All I've found is screen off mod - but that seems to get high battery drain.
parker09 said:
Is there a mod for NFC to work whilst screen is ON but password not entered?
All I've found is screen off mod - but that seems to get high battery drain.
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Finally found a solution that I'm happy with. I used Exposed Installer with NFC Lockscreen Enabler Module and that did the trick. You can even configure it to only work when the screen is on with the password screen being displayed, saves on battery life a lot.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
bundys said:
Finally found a solution that I'm happy with. I used Exposed Installer with NFC Lockscreen Enabler Module and that did the trick. You can even configure it to only work when the screen is on with the password screen being displayed, saves on battery life a lot.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Thank you sir!

[Q] Android Beam/ S-Beam

Hey guys,
I just joined up today so bare with me as I am new. My wife just got the Nexus 4 and I currently have the Galaxy Note 2. We are both with tmobile. We were trying to "bump" phones last night to share music. Everytime I tried to share a song from my phone to hers it would get all the way to the point where it would have you click the screen and then pull the phone away but then nothing happened on her end or android google play store would pop open with a error message. Can you not use Android Beam and S-beam together? Do you have to use certain settings?
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks
coonberry23 said:
Hey guys,
I just joined up today so bare with me as I am new. My wife just got the Nexus 4 and I currently have the Galaxy Note 2. We are both with tmobile. We were trying to "bump" phones last night to share music. Everytime I tried to share a song from my phone to hers it would get all the way to the point where it would have you click the screen and then pull the phone away but then nothing happened on her end or android google play store would pop open with a error message. Can you not use Android Beam and S-beam together? Do you have to use certain settings?
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks
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You are correct, the two types of beam are incompatible with each other. Not sure of a fix as I have no use for it.
I haven't tried music but I know you need to turn S-beam off and keep NFC on, that's how I was able to send pictures from my Nexus 4 to my friend's Galaxy S3
Android Beam/ S-Beam
kzoodroid said:
You are correct, the two types of beam are incompatible with each other. Not sure of a fix as I have no use for it.
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So what is the point of android beam and S-beam if you can use them together? Just use S-beam with S-beam phones? And Android beam with android beam phones aka isnt that only Nexus phones? That is frustrating. Thanks for your response by the way!!!
eneka said:
I haven't tried music but I know you need to turn S-beam off and keep NFC on, that's how I was able to send pictures from my Nexus 4 to my friend's Galaxy S3
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Thanks for the advice. I just tried doing that and it worked for pictures but not music. Seems weird that you can do music but other files you can
coonberry23 said:
So what is the point of android beam and S-beam if you can use them together? Just use S-beam with S-beam phones? And Android beam with android beam phones aka isnt that only Nexus phones? That is frustrating. Thanks for your response by the way!!!
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S beam uses WiFi to send to the phones, while android beam uses Bluetooth.
heat361 said:
S beam uses WiFi to send to the phones, while android beam uses Bluetooth.
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So what do u reccommend for sending music..wifi direct or bluetooth?
Just turn off S-beam. I have successfully sent files to and from a couple of SGS3's with my Nexus 4 with no issues.
estallings15 said:
Just turn off S-beam. I have successfully sent files to and from a couple of SGS3's with my Nexus 4 with no issues.
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I turned of S-beam but still wouldnt allow me to send files. I tried to send from google music to her google msuic since we both use it. I tried amazon mp3 but that didnt work either. Only pictures did
coonberry23 said:
I turned of S-beam but still wouldnt allow me to send files. I tried to send from google music to her google msuic since we both use it. I tried amazon mp3 but that didnt work either. Only pictures did
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If you have WiFi you can try WiFi file transfer. It allows other devices to browse your file system.
estallings15 said:
If you have WiFi you can try WiFi file transfer. It allows other devices to browse your file system.
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I will try that. Thanks
coonberry23 said:
So what do u reccommend for sending music..wifi direct or bluetooth?
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Yeah you could turn of the s beam because android beam works just fine when sending music.
coonberry23 said:
I turned of S-beam but still wouldnt allow me to send files. I tried to send from google music to her google msuic since we both use it. I tried amazon mp3 but that didnt work either. Only pictures did
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What's works for me is after turning off S-Beam, I've turned off and on my Android Beam all over again. Before I did that I was having same old opening Play Store issue. After that everything is normal now.
Not sure if you are still interested or have figured it out already, since it's been 5 months passed since your post
Copyright maybe?
dont you think maybe nexus 4 block it?
i have had issue transferring .apk using bluetooth, need to rename b4 transfer.
maybe the same for music. furthermore, you use G.play
sorry, just an idea

Galaxy Tab 2 P3113 getting 4.2.2 starting today

I found this at Sammobile
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-P3113&pcode=XAR#firmware
I am downloading now a 587M file. Lets see how it goes
Got it also. Icons and fonts are bigger. Weird
and performance wise?
Warrior868 said:
Got it also. Icons and fonts are bigger. Weird
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Lakland said:
and performance wise?
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Seems a little laggy when waking the screen to unlock. I'm going to do a clean wipe later and see how it goes.
ok did a clean install. runs alot smoother now. it has the smart screen that locks when you are not watching the display also.
When you said clean install, you factory reset, then re-flash via Odin? I received the update via OTA...
Warrior868 said:
ok did a clean install. runs alot smoother now. it has the smart screen that locks when you are not watching the display also.
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Any performances change to compare with last 3110 4.2.2 update ?
Envoyé depuis mon GT-P3110 en utilisant Tapatalk 4
Lakland said:
When you said clean install, you factory reset, then re-flash via Odin? I received the update via OTA...
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Yes I did a factory reset only, sorry I wasn't clear.
Hi folks can someone make a flashable zip or give me a dropbox link or something
Sent from my GT-P3113 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
livystewy said:
Hi folks can someone make a flashable zip or give me a dropbox link or something
Sent from my GT-P3113 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Try going here instead.... http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-P3113
The OP original link downloads faster FYI
Sammobile issues
ShapesBlue said:
Try going here instead.... http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-P3113
The OP original link downloads faster FYI
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Unfortunately (at least for me), I've registered @ sammobile.com, but when I try to download, I get a "Only for registered users!" pop-up.
I even created a second account there. Same thing.
DeanGibson said:
Unfortunately (at least for me), I've registered @ sammobile.com, but when I try to download, I get a "Only for registered users!" pop-up.
I even created a second account there. Same thing.
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Same thing happened to me when I initially went there. Scroll to the top of the page and click login. It worked for me
Waited so long for this only to not install it on my 3113.
Installed it on my GF and daughters tablet already. It is a bit sluggish, but that is expected since neither were clean installs.
Honestly though, I find this update to no longer be needed by me. Since Cody found a way (and whoever else helped) to add the IR-Blaster driver into CM10.2 (JB 4.3), I find this to be a case of too little-too late. That is only my opinion though, of course.
But looking through this update on my GF's tablet I did notice some cool things. Only thing that she dislikes is that now the notification pull down goes over the entire screen, regardless of how many notifications it has. Is there a way to alter this?
ShapesBlue said:
Try going here instead.... http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-P3113
The OP original link downloads faster FYI
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Gracias mate now do I flash this with odin or cwm
Sent from my GT-P3100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Initial observations
ShapesBlue said:
Same thing happened to me when I initially went there. Scroll to the top of the page and click login. It worked for me
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Tried multiple times (that used to work for me): Login worked for the forums but not for downloads.
However, it doesn't matter, as the samsung-updates.com site worked fine, and only a one hour (1GB) download (not the 2.8 hours predicted).
Observations:
Chainfire's "CF-Auto-Root" works just fine.
There is no option to enable debugging. Yes, there is! On the "Build number" field in "About device" under "Settings", tap seven times to enable on "Developer options". That permanently adds it to the "Settings" menu!
You can make an ADB connection either via USB or "adbWireless", but "adb devices" on the PC shows the device "offline". Both work! A newer version of the Android SDK was needed on the PC ...
It only supports WiFi channels 1-11, even with the "wifi_country_code" database fix that enables channels 1-13 on v4.1.1.
Other than those and some cosmetic changes and minor additions to "Settings", I see no significant differences.
livystewy said:
Gracias mate now do I flash this with odin or cwm
Sent from my GT-P3100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Odin
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DeanGibson said:
Tried multiple times; did not login.
However, it doesn't matter, as the samsung-updates site worked fine, and only a one hour (1GB) download (not the 2.8 hours predicted).
Observations:
Chainfire's "CF-Auto-Root" works just fine.
There is no option to enable debugging. "adbWireless" runs and you can make an ADB connection, but "adb devices" shows the device "offline". A newer version of the Android SDK was needed on the PC ...
It only supports WiFi channels 1-11, even with the database fix that enables channels 1-13 on v4.1.1.
Other than those and some cosmetic changes and minor additions to "Settings", I see no significant differences.
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Downloaded it and it's running on my tab. Although I haven't had time to really play around with it.
And yes cf auto root works great. Yea it doesn't look much different from the short time I had to play around with it
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
Observations.
I upgraded via Kies, got a message saying "Access to the software update service is provided to users in the order in which they request it. Try later" when I was trying the OTA.
This updates the android version to 4.2.2, if you didn't already know.
-The device is not vulnerable to the master key bug.
-The clipboard bug is fixed.. for now.
-Transparent status bar on homescreen and lockscreen
-New wallpapers
-Offline charging indicator slightly changed (color)
-Stock apps (SPlanner/Calendar, Browser, Alarms, Gallery, Memo..) have new UI + New apps: Group Play, Paper artist, Help.
-Device does not overheat now ,comparing to the latest build.
-Battery icon in status bar changes color depending on percentage:
1.Green: 100%-21%
2.Yellow/orange : 20%-11%
3.Red : 10%-6%
4.Warning sign "!" : 5%-1%
Pros: 1. More RAM. 2. Nice weather widget 3. Smartstay feature.
The device is not laggy/sluggish as some users have reported: I upgraded from the latest "UECLK7 4.1.1" build, no factory reset.
Cons: 1. Looks different from previous build, kind of weird - bigger icons and fonts, with more spacing between them. 2. White notification panel which takes over the whole screen. 3. Can't add lockscreen widgets with secure lock (Must use swipe to unlock) 4. Can't add swipe lock with pattern lock, like the previous build. (No shortcuts now, with pattern)
Can anyone confirm apps to sd?
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sickysticky said:
Can anyone confirm apps to sd?
Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk 4
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Confirmed.

Enable SMS on the 2013 Nexus 7 LTE

Has anyone been able to get the native SMS app from a 4.3 build working on the 2013 Nexus 7 LTE.? It receives SMS just fine and seems to have a SMS receiver app because i can view any SMS that is sent to its mobile number, but there is no interface to type a response. I tried to transplant the mms.apk from a Nexus 4 4.3 build as i did with my 2012 Nexus 7 3G but after changing the permissions and rebooting the cell radio kept crashing so there is something more involved other than just transplanting the APK and changing the permissions for the 2013 Nexus 7 LTE. Any ideas..? Thanks for your time, it's greatly appreciated.
I'm using a third party app (GoSMS Pro), it works great!
Jim
TDBearCT said:
I'm using a third party app (GoSMS Pro), it works great!
Jim
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Thanks, but I was trying to stay as stock as possible.. Appreciate the response though..
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Try this one. Is an original MMS.apk from a Nexus 4.3 factory image which works fine for me. Tried also some *modified* apk, but they did not work.
User_99 said:
Try this one. Is an original MMS.apk from a Nexus 4.3 factory image which works fine for me. Tried also some *modified* apk, but they did not work.
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Trying it as we speak..
Thread
Watch also here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434707
User_99 said:
Try this one. Is an original MMS.apk from a Nexus 4.3 factory image which works fine for me. Tried also some *modified* apk, but they did not work.
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That worked but the old notification window is still present when new SMS messages come in. So the mms.apk gets the SMS but the old display olny notification also pops up.
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Problem solved i disabled the simple Message Viewer i found in application manager, i guess i can delete that apk or file..
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Because they haven't released the Nexus 5..!
maconsultant said:
That worked but the old notification window is still present when new SMS messages come in. So the mms.apk gets the SMS but the old display olny notification also pops up.
--UPDATE---
Problem solved i disabled the simple Message Viewer i found in application manager, i guess i can delete that apk or file..
Sent from another unlocked T-Mobile iPhone 5,
Because they haven't released the Nexus 5..!
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i have download it and try to install but its said, cannot open. do i have to root first?
tks.
Yes you need to be rooted,.
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7 LTE...
Just download go SMS pro without even rooting and you can enjoy the SMS function. I can even whatsapp
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
User_99 said:
Try this one. Is an original MMS.apk from a Nexus 4.3 factory image which works fine for me. Tried also some *modified* apk, but they did not work.
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Tried this, the apk would not install. Does it need to be copied to a specific location on the tablet?
Update: Never mind, copied it to /system/app, set permissions and I'm golden.
This workaround appears to no longer work on 4.4 (official build) as the ability to set an app as the default SMS app is hidden.
Has anyone figured out a further workaround?
Anyone have the solution in getting this working in Kit Kat..? Thanks
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7 LTE...
I have found a Dev who found a work around for the 2012 nexus 7 3G which works.. But I am not sure if it will translate to the DEB devices and I am also having a hard time with the Framework-res.apk file. Any insight on editing that file.? Please advise.
Sent from another unlocked T-Mobile iPhone 5, Because they haven't delivered my Nexus 5..!
This is what I'm really waiting to see. I mean, I know Google Voice will work but that's not what I am looking for. I want SMS support like before.
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The Dev who got it working on the 2012 is compiling a pkg for our DEB tablet so we may see something very soon.
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The zip @GuyAdams provided is working and i will post it shortly for use.
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5...
As I said attached is the zip to enable SMS functionality on the 2013 Nexus 7 LTE model, the fix was developed by GuyAdams for the Nexus 7 3G 2012 and then ported to the 2013 LTE model. This was made from Android 4.4 (KRT16S).
I can successfully use hangouts to receive and send SMS using this zip.
Just flash while in recovery and reboot, you should be good to go. I or should i say we are NOT responsible if you botch this up.
View attachment 2013_KRT16S_SMS.zip
In case you want to revert back to your stock non SMS capable state i have attached a zip to revert back to the original non SMS capable state..
Just flash while in recovery, and again i or should i say we are NOT responsible if you botch this up.
View attachment 2013_KRT16S_Revert.zip
maconsultant said:
As I said attached is the zip to enable SMS functionality on the 2013 Nexus 7 LTE model, the fix was developed by GuyAdams for the Nexus 7 3G 2012 and then ported to the 2013 LTE model. This was made from Android 4.4 (KRT16S).
I can successfully use hangouts to receive and send SMS using this zip.
Just flash while in recovery and reboot, you should be good to go. I or should i say we are NOT responsible if you botch this up.
View attachment 2409043
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Do we have a basic or technical explanation as to what caused or why this happened? I'm assuming root is required as well?
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I'm not sure what you mean why this happened..? This was intentionally done by google, no nexus 7 with mobile connectivity ever had native SMS or Telephony services out of the box. It always needed a "hack" to get it fully working.
Root is not required as all you need is an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery in order to flash the zip. I just boot into my custom recovery but everyone does things differently.
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a side effect of this is the call setting being exposed (set up google voice and you will gain access) so lets see if we can take it one step more and get the google dialer working for sip calls.. so far it seems to try and dial directly from the people app by selecting a contacts number, but if you try dialing from within the new google dialer it crashes.. Just a heads up, if anyone knows the dependancies needed for the kit kat google dialer please do chime in..
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