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Ran a software update check this morning on my Rogers Note3, after my friend mentioned he got KitKat on his Bell S4 on the weekend. Sure enough, 400+MB update was available.
Servers were slow (both my home Wi-Fi and LTE were getting the same speed. Took about an hour to download). Install went smoothly and only took 2-3 minutes. And KitKat it is.
I'm using Nova Launcher, so the only immediately visible change is that all the icons in the status bar are plain white. Otherwise, I perused through the system settings and didn't see much that was different beyond the addition of a "Printing" option under Connections > More networks, and the odd change here and there. However, things do feel smoother and basic stuff like unlocking the device has no lag at all.
Just a quick note, also available for Telus this morning...
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Just a quick note, also available for Telus this morning...
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Am wondering. I am rooted with knox 0x0 on 4.4.2 using the mexican telcel rom form a cpl months back and the old modem from 4.3 mj4.
I want to get latest KK from Rogers while maintaining root. SO I cant do an update this way. Is there a way to flash just the modem and sytem files form this update ot get me to latest version of things without wiping all my data?
I'm just wondering. Why is it because Bell and Rogers note 3 gets KitKat that at&t note 3 gets KitKat? Not trying to be a smartass or anything but does one of them own the other or something?
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tylercarter said:
I'm just wondering. Why is it because Bell and Rogers note 3 gets KitKat that at&t note 3 gets KitKat? Not trying to be a smartass or anything but does one of them own the other or something?
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I'm not really sure what you mean?
Bell, Rogers and Telus all use the same versions of most phones as what AT&T in the U.S. offer, as their networks share the same spectrum ranges. So when the manufacturer of a phone (Samsung) releases an OS update for an AT&T model phone, all four companies then have access to that and can tweak that update and release it to their customers when they wish. Typically (though not always) that means that all of the companies release updates to their customers around roughly the same time.
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I'm not really sure what you mean?
Bell, Rogers and Telus all use the same versions of most phones as what AT&T in the U.S. offer, as their networks share the same spectrum ranges. So when the manufacturer of a phone (Samsung) releases an OS update for an AT&T model phone, all four companies then have access to that and can tweak that update and release it to their customers when they wish. Typically (though not always) that means that all of the companies release updates to their customers around roughly the same time.
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You answered my question perfectly. Thanks! Hope to see KitKat on my note 3 soon.
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the way things are going cricket wireless will have kitkat for the note 3 before at&t and they probably don't even have the note 3 in their line up. you know its bad when sprint gets the update before us.
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the way things are going cricket wireless will have kitkat for the note 3 before at&t and they probably don't even have the note 3 in their line up. you know its bad when sprint gets the update before us.
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Yeah I wonder what the holdup is.
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I talked to my source and he said that AT&T already has the update but they are currently in the process of figuring out the maximum amount of bloatware they could add before phone stops booting.
NICE! !!! ? lmao
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I upgraded to urdroid rom ... just to minimize the trolling banter just wanted all to know it works great for me. Not many visible differences but the feel is all you need to tell.
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Walter.White said:
I talked to my source and he said that AT&T already has the update but they are currently in the process of figuring out the maximum amount of bloatware they could add before phone stops booting.
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LOL :laugh: :highfive: It would be nice to have someone on the inside leaking info like that for us.
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I talked to my source and he said that AT&T already has the update but they are currently in the process of figuring out the maximum amount of bloatware they could add before phone stops booting.
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I just wonder if they actually believe people use all or any of their bloatware. if their products were in a store it would be already marked down and discontinued.
I unrooted my Rogers Note 3 with Kingo and managed to download the update file on my device. Once I began the install it failed and rebooted. Any ideas?
Wait! Your telling me there are different apps out there that are not from at&t? Every aspect of the phone can be used by an AT&T app.
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Fixed! Used Kies and update worked. Anyone try Kingo to now root 4.4.2?
Lol. I got a kick out of that. Sounds a lot like something AT&T would do.
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I talked to my source and he said that AT&T already has the update but they are currently in the process of figuring out the maximum amount of bloatware they could add before phone stops booting.
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Just update to kit kat . Phone can't read or mount sdcard . need help please non-rooted
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/17/galaxy-note-3-android-4-4-kitkat-release-fast-pace/
I love the start of the second paragraph apparently no one must have gave At&t the memo about how fast the update was suppose to come out and we're suppose to have the fastest network of course but the slowest upgrades.
Just updated mine. Noticed a massive spike in android OS usage. Did a factory reset and ST card format
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I'm starting this thread because the official update thread has become more of a "I can't update" and "this is how you get around that problem" than about the result of the update... which is not only fine but important. But I think it's just as important we discuss whatever changes are taking place in the new update once it successfully installs.
This thread is strictly for AT&T, and I encourage others to start one for other carriers as the bloatware and other crap will differ.
What I know:
- OTA Kit Kat update began rolling out on March 26th with the majority of updates available in the evening and then mass-available the following day (I updated on the 27th).
- If you have not rooted your phone, most people should have no problems with the OTA. If you are experiencing issues, go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51457419
- Once the update is complete, a number of people (or everyone?) have reported (including myself) that touch does not work on boot. You can take out the S-pen, navigate as needed, and tell the phone to reboot. Once rebooted again, touch should be restored (verified on multiple reports).
- New, faster boot time.
- More responsive menus and motion.
- Revised status icons from the "colorful" Jelly Bean look to the monochromatic grey.
- Reports of hotspot being disabled (which means AT&T lied IMO when they sold me on the "hot spot is free now" line).
- Google Wallet does not allow click to pay (someone else will need to elaborate since I have never used Wallet)
- There is presently no root for the OTA version of KK (that I know of)
Please add to this, evaluate what bloatware remains, or was added, what works still, what doesn't that used to work on JB, and so on.
Also, someone with an S-view case please let us know if the S-view window functionality still works.
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Once the update is complete, a number of people (or everyone?) have reported (including myself) that touch does not work on boot.
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Nope, not everyone. I never encountered the problem.
Google Wallet does not allow click to pay
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That's not a change. Google Wallet click-to-play has never worked on the AT&T Note 3.
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FoxFi no longer enables the phone to serve as a free WiFi hotspot.
i have the official samsung branded flip cover and it works even better with the OTA update. It gives you more features when accepting calls. And overall more fluid.
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Nope, not everyone. I never encountered the problem.
That's not a change. Google Wallet click-to-play has never worked on the AT&T Note 3.
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That's ok, I stated that a number of people did, not everyone. Not sure why. It could be due to whatever software was previously installed. But for those that have the issue, there's the fix.
I wil be honest, I have an unofficial S-view cover. But I just yesterday got my otterbox and struggled to get it on, dust-free. *sigh*.... .I will do my duty now and remove it from the otterbox and reinstall the generic S-view cover. FWIW it LOOKS official... has "Galaxy Note 3" in the official logo style on the bottom and "Samsung" on the back, embossed into the vinyl. Cost me 9 bux shipped. Worked fine before, absolutely nothing wrong with it whatsoever.
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That's ok, I stated that a number of people did, not everyone.
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You asked if it was everyone. I was just answering your question.
Anyway, thanks for compiling the list!
Here is the Official Announcement from AT&T in regards to the KitKat upgrade for our Note 3's.
Android™ 4.4 KitKat® Now Available for Samsung Galaxy Note® 3 Customers
I don't trust the "official" announcement. They're gonna play up what they want, and fail to mention what they take from us. Reports from actual owners/users is what we're after here.
nigerson said:
i have the official samsung branded flip cover and it works even better with the OTA update. It gives you more features when accepting calls. And overall more fluid.
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What features? I haven't noticed a difference from 4.3 and I also have the official S-View cover.
Got the Note 3 a month ago andI was very dissapointed that the Note 3 GPS voice was much worse that the Note 1. With the KK OTA upgrade, the GPS voice was changed and sounds better (although I think they put too much base/low tones in it).
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Got the Note 3 a month ago andI was very dissapointed that the Note 3 GPS voice was much worse that the Note 1. With the KK OTA upgrade, the GPS voice was changed and sounds better (although I think they put too much base/low tones in it).
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Thats because it's the Samsung voice you're hearing, not the standard Android "voice". You can change this in Settings to the stock Android voice.
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Thats because it's the Samsung voice you're hearing, not the standard Android "voice". You can change this in Settings to the stock Android voice.
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Could also install one of the IVONA TTS voices, those are pretty good in my experience
Tethering is working for me on KK through the system menu via FoxFi.
Jim Dead said:
Got the Note 3 a month ago andI was very dissapointed that the Note 3 GPS voice was much worse that the Note 1. With the KK OTA upgrade, the GPS voice was changed and sounds better (although I think they put too much base/low tones in it).
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Google tts was recently made available in the play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tts
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Both tethering and hotspots are working for me
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Both tethering and hotspots are working for me
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What's your data plan?
Gary02468 said:
What's your data plan?
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I am on the new 10gb shared family plan and it is working.
Gary02468 said:
What's your data plan?
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10 gig family shared value plan
Suleeto said:
I don't trust the "official" announcement. They're gonna play up what they want, and fail to mention what they take from us. Reports from actual owners/users is what we're after here.
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same here don't trust the announcement anymore and planning now to move to windows phone and getting nokia lumia 1520
I haven't updated (I won't give up Safestrap), but from what I've seen, almost all the "improvements" have been done to 4.3 by the devs here. I have a PIN coded lock screen - with a camera. My GPS works except when I turn out of the development. (In the entire city, and on 75 mile trips, that's the only place it glitches, and it recovers in about 3 seconds) ... The only real "improvements I see are a little bit more RAM, a little faster (faster than X-Note on 4.3?) and default text app (but since I run the Kit Kat app, and there's nothing else installed, that's a big yawn to me).
AFAIC, this isn't 4.4.2, it's 4.3.1, with a few things broken from what you guys are saying. It's a minor point upgrade, nothing like what I think most of us were anticipating all fall.
Can't side load any apps. The install button doesn't work.
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Why doesn't Google love me anymore? Is it because I said bad things about them on XDA when I switched to iOS for my phone? Why no lollipop lovin for me? I'm sorry Google. I love you again. I'm probably not lying I promise!
I remember back in the day there was a way to force Motorola devices to update. I wish there was a Nexus way to do the same - other than flashing.
Download the OTA Update ZIP: http://android.clients.google.com/p...signed-nakasi-LRX21P-from-KTU84P.4939a9ff.zip
Boot into recovery and click on "apply update over ADB".
Then open up the platform-tools and type in: adb sideload 4939a9ff6d10c495beaed26ac96228246f724272.signed-nakasi-LRX21P-from-KTU84P.4939a9ff.zip
For an advanced guide google it plese. This is a info that you can find within seconds. It's not that hard - trust me
I have the 3g version and I'm still waiting for release.
Oh ok, there is currently no lollipop for the Nexus 7 3G. You are out of luck...
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Why doesn't Google love me anymore? Is it because I said bad things about them on XDA when I switched to iOS for my phone? Why no lollipop lovin for me? I'm sorry Google. I love you again. I'm probably not lying I promise!
I remember back in the day there was a way to force Motorola devices to update. I wish there was a Nexus way to do the same - other than flashing.
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I'm in the same boat
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Oh ok, there is currently no lollipop for the Nexus 7 3G. You are out of luck...
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Not yet anyways. I'm hoping to get it either on my phone or tablet soon.
But I am Wi-Fi only 32 gig. I'm well aware I can download/ADB flash - I've been flashing things since the freaking 1980s (no typo) including all my other Android devices. This tablet I keep ”pure " and it has been an experimental personal comparison against my iOS devices, which of course have any updates always available immediately upon announcement.
Android and iOS updates couldn't be more opposite in experience. Android users beg for updates while iOS users beg Apple to stop updating! It's kind of ridiculous!
That's weird then. You should of gotten the ota by now.
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That's weird then. You should of gotten the ota by now.
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I haven't gotten an OTA update either. Google is slowly releasing the update in patches, but this is way toooooo slooooowwwww by any standards.
I too have kept my N7 kosher and haven't sideloaded or rooted yet like my other devices. I am going to wait till my patience with Google breaks and then will jump into ADB or rooting
I also have not gotten the update..
Wonder if they stop them due to issues.
So as I was getting ready for school, reading XDA, I was going to give Checking System Update my last shot for Android L, expecting it not to be there.
But it was
I'm on Android 5.0.1 on my note 4 right now guys Sprint Note 4, that is. I hope you guys go it too If you dont believe me, I can provide screenshots.
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So as I was getting ready for school, reading XDA, I was going to give Checking System Update my last shot for Android L, expecting it not to be there.
But it was
I'm on Android 5.0.1 on my note 4 right now guys Sprint Note 4, that is. I hope you guys go it too If you dont believe me, I can provide screenshots.
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Im on it too rooted and debloated
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Im on it too rooted and debloated
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How you do that? I want rooted and debloated!
i take it no one grabbed the update.zip url?
I updated to 5.0.1 this morning.
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i take it no one grabbed the update.zip url?
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How do I do that. I'll update shortly and grab it.
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How do I do that. I'll update shortly and grab it.
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guess it isnt as big of a deal, usually sprint rolls these out over time so people who dont have it can sideload, but it seems like they pushed it 100% now. i flashed stock and immediately started to update
Maybe not, i couldn't get a link.
Total file size is 1016.85MB. Downloading it now on my Note 4 as I type this.
I'm so excited! Can't wait to update after work!
Boner...
Just updated. here are some observations that I've made based on the app's that I use on a day to day basis / general observations that I noticed. Smoother. Sweet 5.0 transitions. Contextual colors for the notification bar. Smart Lock (via Moto 360). New keyboard. New calendar: simply more lollipop-esque. It's awesome. Finger print scanner seems to have improved (which I guess I wouldn't be using as much because of smart lock). I usually use Hangouts bc the stock Messaging app was 1)too laggy 2)couldnt read multiple texts on Moto 360. With new update, i tried out the new messaging app. Lollipoped, AS smooth and fast as the the new Messenger app by Google and it allows me to read threads on my Moto 360. I'm sold. Camera app has been slightly tweaked. In Modes we now see fast and slow mo as options as opposed to going deeper into the settings to change it..And best of all: multi tasking capacitive button is finally faster. I never used it bc it was so slow to respond.
Im on rooted with stock recovery ...do I need to unroot to take the ota? Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/lollipop-t3046647
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Thanks!
Maybe I'm jumping to conclusions, but I thought the 6P was an unlocked device agnostic to all carriers.
I'm tempted to see what happens if I flash this factory fresh on my 6P which is on Verizon.
Edit: If I were to take a guess, either Verizon only wants their Pixel line of devices on 7.1.1, or there is an actual problem.
Regardless, I may bootloader unlock my device again if Verizon gets shafted in the update for 6P
Yeah, that caught me off guard too. Killed the Dev Preview, and updated everything EXCEPT for working on Verizon. Dev Preview 2 worked on VZW, so my question is, what the heck did they break so bad that now VZW doesnt work?
Could it just be something to do with the Visual Voicemail on Verizon being cooked into the newest 7.1.1 build?
But I am no way defending Verizon from being Evil. They are the Evil CDMA Red Dragon for sure.
*Sprint SERO FTW! :toot:
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Yeah, that caught me off guard too. Killed the Dev Preview, and updated everything EXCEPT for working on Verizon. Dev Preview 2 worked on VZW, so my question is, what the heck did they break so bad that now VZW doesnt work?
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Yeah, very odd none the less...
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Could it just be something to do with the Visual Voicemail on Verizon being cooked into the newest 7.1.1 build?
But I am no way defending Verizon from being Evil. They are the Evil CDMA Red Dragon for sure.
*Sprint SERO FTW! :toot:
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I would hope. We may be giving Verizon too much credit though. However I would do the opposite of complain if they did bake in VMM and Wifi Calling into 7.1.1 Nexus. Or heck, even one of those would be nice
Sooooo the real question is, who's gonna try flashing it and report back??
Really though, it must just be some sort of off the wall issue or feature that might have held it back from them alone. The 5X doesn't have the same update limit so, it's just something 6P specific. (Unless 7.1.1 brings Pixel features, and Verizon doesn't want Nexus to rain on their Pixel party just yet...)
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Sooooo the real question is, who's gonna try flashing it and report back??
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Lol. Might want to Bootloader Unlock for that one. That is key
If i was still in Custom Rom mode for my daily driver, I'd have no problem doing so.
I just flashed it and so far calls work fine between me and another verizon phone. Messing around to see if I can find what doesn't work, if anything.
This might be a crazy idea but you might just want to flash and see if it works if it doesn't flash back to DP2 or 7.0 what is the problem?
so i flashed it, im on verizon looks like there is no sound for notifications and ringer. In settings it just shows none with no option to change, so far from what ive noticed
edit disregard that, is working
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I just flashed it and so far calls work fine between me and another verizon phone. Messing around to see if I can find what doesn't work, if anything.
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That's cool. Any new features?
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This might be a crazy idea but you might just want to flash and see if it works if it doesn't flash back to DP2 or 7.0 what is the problem?
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Right now I am bootloader locked with OEM unlocking unchecked. If something were to go wrong, I'd most likely be screwed. Or maybe it wont even flash for me
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so i flashed it, im on verizon looks like there is no sound for notifications and ringer. In settings it just shows none with no option to change, so far from what ive noticed
edit disregard that, is working
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Good to know!
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Right now I am bootloader locked with OEM unlocking unchecked. If something were to go wrong, I'd most likely be screwed. Or maybe it wont even flash for me
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You can't flash anything with locked bootloader only accept official OTAs which you won't get probably because 'no verizon' so flashing it yourself is the only option really (I guess, OTAs will be rolling out to everyone over the next few days/weeks).
Everything seems to be working so far.
Created a boot.img that doesn't force encrypt. Flashed it then wiped userdata to be unencrypted. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B57DcrCR3fugajI4b3RleTlJSDg/view?usp=sharing
Then got root and adaway working using existing root stuff I had sitting around, I don't even know what the latest versions are but I used - TWRP 3.0.2, Magisk 7.0, phh superuser 17 magisk version, adaway systemless hosts v2, and adaway downloaded from f-droid.
Then flashed a zip I made with Pixel Launcher, Nexus Launcher Icons, and working stock version of the pixel Live Wallpapers with updated libs. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B57DcrCR3fugZDZaSnhYS05OSGM/view?usp=sharing
Next up: pixel navbar icons for this systemUI and build.prop edit for assistant
looks like ambient display still turns on even if set to off
I flashed it. Everything is working on vzw except Bluetooth in my GM vehicle
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69943736
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It's almost fully working on VZW.
The problem is, and the probable reason for that notice is, that Verizon likes to promote their devices by their sw versions. I remember when their G3 got Lollipop first........that f**kin ad was everywhere.
So I believe they would like to throw in their bloatware in to the OTA first.
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It's almost fully working on VZW.
The problem is, and the probable reason for that notice is, that Verizon likes to promote their devices by their sw versions. I remember when their G3 got Lollipop first........that f**kin ad was everywhere.
So I believe they would like to throw in their bloatware in to the OTA first.
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pls vzw cant put there bloatware on google store bought phones only if you buy it from vzw and they never sold it so pls again that only happened with the nexus 6 and people found a way to remove the partition with the apps from vzw
its probably vzw just haven't approved the new radio yet or want a different one for them
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Next up: pixel navbar icons for this systemUI and build.prop edit for assistant
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Could you do a system tuner with the nav bar options for this?
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its probably vzw just haven't approved the new radio yet or want a different one for them
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Perhaps, but the DP2 radio is the same as this, and works fine for me. I'm really irritated by this, after buying from Google. It has to be some proprietary stuff to make CDMA work, except isn't sprint CDMA too? And they aren't an exception for the new release.
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Well I just installed the OTA image on my Nexus 6p (which runs on Verizon). After the upgrade completed, I noticed that my data connection was not active. The phone could make calls, but no data. I tried switching in and out of airplane mode, but that didn't fix it. So I powered off the phone, then powered it back on, and all was well. I connected at 4G and everything appeared to be fine. However, I do notice is that the VoLTE setting is nowhere to be found. If I search for "voice" under settings, I see "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode". But if I click it, it takes me to the "Cellular network settings" page, which does not list that setting. I just made a test call to another Verizon phone, and it didn't sound like the enhanced voice mode was active. Not really a big deal though. I'm sure a new update will correct that before long.
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Well I just installed the OTA image on my Nexus 6p (which runs on Verizon). After the upgrade completed, I noticed that my data connection was not active. The phone could make calls, but no data. I tried switching in and out of airplane mode, but that didn't fix it. So I powered off the phone, then powered it back on, and all was well. I connected at 4G and everything appeared to be fine. However, I do notice is that the VoLTE setting is nowhere to be found. If I search for "voice" under settings, I see "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode". But if I click it, it takes me to the "Cellular network settings" page, which does not list that setting. I just made a test call to another Verizon phone, and it didn't sound like the enhanced voice mode was active. Not really a big deal though. I'm sure a new update will correct that before long.
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Aah. Well, on DP2 I noticed I was unable to call voicemail, it just hung up on me. The fix ended up being disabling enhanced lte/hd voice in my account. I still have the vvm. As dp2 is the same version as the official, that's likely the reason a separate release will be needed. Personally, I don't care about the HD Voice, but enhanced LTE would be good to get back.
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