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So I decided I'd give the new official update for the HTC aria a shot despite all the talk about not being able to root it yet. So far some pretty important things I've noticed is the fact that there is no sideloading. I saw someone on here say that it would be able to sideload - incorrect. The second big thing is the fact that it does not have the touchpad button wake. You have to use the power button which is a huge flaw for me. Someone also said that it would be capable of overclocking- as far as I know right now I don't think you can, but I can't be 100% sure yet because of the lack of sideloading and the 4.99 for setcpu. Some of the cool new features I do like is the mobile hotspot capabilities, live wallpapers, and the market update. So now I want to see what others have to say about it. Please come tell me what you've found!
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Can you not sideload w/ this?
http://www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine
Hmm ill try that today after school
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That's what I used to sl when I first got this phone.
cjtulowiecki said:
Hmm ill try that today after school
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Did it work?
I want to understand ..
The updates are made automatically?
If I purchased from ebay the device in 3 / 3 and it had not arrived yet, am I expected to see within 2.2 and unable to root?
havlaz said:
I want to understand ..
The updates are made automatically?
If I purchased from ebay the device in 3 / 3 and it had not arrived yet, am I expected to see within 2.2 and unable to root?
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Did you purchase a used phone? Was it already rooted? Did the seller install the latest update from HTC/AT&T?
The 2.2 update from at&t is not an Over-the-air (OTA) update. It's offered by at&t via the HTC web site. The update, therefore, takes work on the user's part. It's not automatic.
That said, if you purchase a phone from eBay that is factory fresh from at&t, it's possible it already has the 2.2 update - I put the odds at 50%.
For what it's worth, the only thing wrong with the stock build of this device's ROM is the at&t bloatware/crapware. Other than that, it's a solid device, and there are ways to customize the phone to your liking.
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cjtulowiecki said:
So I decided I'd give the new official update for the HTC aria a shot despite all the talk about not being able to root it yet. So far some pretty important things I've noticed is the fact that there is no sideloading. I saw someone on here say that it would be able to sideload - incorrect. The second big thing is the fact that it does not have the touchpad button wake. You have to use the power button which is a huge flaw for me. Someone also said that it would be capable of overclocking- as far as I know right now I don't think you can, but I can't be 100% sure yet because of the lack of sideloading and the 4.99 for setcpu. Some of the cool new features I do like is the mobile hotspot capabilities, live wallpapers, and the market update. So now I want to see what others have to say about it. Please come tell me what you've found!
Sent from my HTC Aria using XDA App
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don't worry about side-loading.
Use the stock HTC sync software that came with your Aria - when prompted to update, don't do it!
DanGeorges said:
Did you purchase a used phone? Was it already rooted? Did the seller install the latest update from HTC/AT&T?
The 2.2 update from at&t is not an Over-the-air (OTA) update. It's offered by at&t via the HTC web site. The update, therefore, takes work on the user's part. It's not automatic.
That said, if you purchase a phone from eBay that is factory fresh from at&t, it's possible it already has the 2.2 update - I put the odds at 50%.
For what it's worth, the only thing wrong with the stock build of this device's ROM is the at&t bloatware/crapware. Other than that, it's a solid device, and there are ways to customize the phone to your liking.
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i'm from israel, and i need RTL
i don't care about the rom,
and to change the framework.jar i need root...
here is the buy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...DuFKhKg%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I got an hk/tw region phone and sideload is enabled natively
havlaz said:
i'm from israel, and i need RTL
i don't care about the rom,
and to change the framework.jar i need root...
here is the buy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...DuFKhKg%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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If it is what it looks like, (US version/AT&T branded) then you should be able to root no problem with unrevoked
http://unrevoked.com/#aria
I'm not sure about enabling RTL support, but I think people have been talking about it on these forums.
At first my phone felt quick when it was processing, but initial response to screen presses felt slightly laggy. I was concerned. But after running it for a few weeks now, without a task killer, it feels like quite a quick more featured phone. Seems like there was a calibration and optimization duration there. Maybe it's in my head? Very happy with the upgrade, especially for apps to SD!
Oh, and add gingerbread keyboard from the market and the phone is twice as good!
Sent from my HTC Aria using XDA App
You can do side loading by using android injector. You can find it at at harmonyhollow or softpedia. Just type in Android Injector at google. It also allows you to install multiple apps at the same time.
Call_er_Roxie said:
At first my phone felt quick when it was processing, but initial response to screen presses felt slightly laggy. I was concerned. But after running it for a few weeks now, without a task killer, it feels like quite a quick more featured phone. Seems like there was a calibration and optimization duration there. Maybe it's in my head? Very happy with the upgrade, especially for apps to SD!
Oh, and add gingerbread keyboard from the market and the phone is twice as good!
Sent from my HTC Aria using XDA App
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How do you get Apps to SD to work on this rom?
In the past I was using Darktremor's a2sd preinstalled on the Liberated Aria roms.
I am now on the Liberated version of the rom (thanks to Gene Poole - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970272), but I don't know how to do apps2sd here. I have my sdcard partitioned with ext3 (512 Mb), but it's not getting used automatically.
Tx Redneck said:
Can you not sideload w/ this?
http://www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine
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This is what I use to sideload and it works perfectly
ROFL 2.2.2 STILL NO ROOT if I was the owner of this phone id sell it!crap
Seriously don't know how people can endure this build, it's slowly driving me goddamned insane compared to 2.3.3 or 2.3.6
Just to clarify.
Retail outright purchased full unlocked GT-I9100
Android 4.0.3
Baseband: I9100XXLPQ
Kernel 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505
[email protected]#3
Build number: IML74K.XXLPQ
Maybe I flashed something bad over the top to give me root access? Maybe it's a dodgy root kernel or tool or some stupidity :/
I'm having all kinds of stupid, odd problems.
Winamp: Crashes 1-3 times a week
Winamp: Stops playing music, no apparent reason, just stops about 2-5 times a week (headset not pulled out) – go back in to app, pause button is available as if it's playing but timer isn't going, hit pause / play – nothing occurs (re-boot required)
Swype: The 'suggestion' box (bar) row thingo at the top of the letters, dissapears once or twice a week when typing something, literally can't fix mistakes or anything, close message – go back into whatever app I was typing in, still stuffed. (re-boot required)
General use "the animation" especially in Gmail and Google chat is AWFUL – and I think it's tied to Swype – when the bar appears / disapears, it does this pixel in / pixel out animation which is really slow and disorienting as it moves all the words up 1 row to fit in the suggesiton bar. This is SPECIFICALLY only when you're at the very bottom row of an email, I recall a similar issue on GB on my HTC HD2 – it's just bad design. (Can anyone else re-create this? Makes google chat utterly awful)
GPS is significantly less accurate in Endomondo
Its well known that LPQ is just bad
get the XWLP7 works great after clean install
LPQ is old
get LP7 or LP8
Why don't you simply go back to GB or try a custom ROM?
My only gripe about the "Official" ICS firmware is the dodgy scrolling. But I'm on an AOKP based ROM so all I experience is beautiful smoothness
Sent from my Telecommunications Device.
LP8 clean, unbranded.
If your rooted you can easily flash it using Odin Mobile Pro and keep root
Yandvoiris said:
Its well known that LPQ is just bad
get the XWLP7 works great after clean install
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I was under the impression that was the only "official" release from Samsung for unbranded outright phones at this point in time?
Rizur said:
Why don't you simply go back to GB or try a custom ROM?
My only gripe about the "Official" ICS firmware is the dodgy scrolling. But I'm on an AOKP based ROM so all I experience is beautiful smoothness
Sent from my Telecommunications Device.
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You also have the crappy scrolling issue I'm talking about, or some other kind of issue with scrolling long pages / emails?
Mittaa said:
LP8 clean, unbranded.
If your rooted you can easily flash it using Odin Mobile Pro and keep root
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Is that site up at this time?
http://www.multiupload.nl/85NE30K2JZ
EDIT: my PC is weird, laptop can do it, so no hassles.
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You also have the crappy scrolling issue I'm talking about, or some other kind of issue with scrolling long pages / emails?
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Yes that is correct, on the LPQ release scrolling was indeed very weird and I did not like it.
Sent from my Telecommunications Device.
wizzbang3 said:
Is that site up at this time?
http://www.multiupload.nl/85NE30K2JZ
EDIT: my PC is weird, laptop can do it, so no hassles.
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Search for XWLP8 in this thread and get this version.
The one I posted is identical but the download speed is a lot slower.
wizzbang3 said:
Is that site up at this time?
http://www.multiupload.nl/85NE30K2JZ
EDIT: my PC is weird, laptop can do it, so no hassles.
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http://www.multiupload.nl/85NE30K2JZ is up from where i'm sitting
This multiupload link is working for me and already on it's way, so I'll try that.
I just want a reliable phone - thanks for the help guys, I will update if it is bad or not.
wizzbang3 said:
This multiupload link is working for me and already on it's way, so I'll try that.
I just want a reliable phone - thanks for the help guys, I will update if it is bad or not.
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Just be sure to get the XWLP7 kernel so you can root.
victorator said:
Just be sure to get the XWLP7 kernel so you can root.
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Got one you recommend for this file?
http://www.multiupload.nl/85NE30K2JZ
wizzbang3 said:
Got one you recommend for this file?
http://www.multiupload.nl/85NE30K2JZ
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CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
The March 8, 2013, I bought in google play, 2 mobile devices Nexus 4. I bought them because it was a model powered by google and I thought it was going relatively well.
I've been very disappointed with this phone. The whatsapp, emails, lines, gtalk, etc. have a latency impressive. Some whatsapp slow to go over 20 minutes! When you send line messages, get a shipping error and you have to give forward constantly. I tested and in 4 different operators: Amena, Orange, Movistar and Telstra, and none works well. Say it clear, that the APN is configured properly (I assure you). In fact, this same setup I've tried the other 4 terminals, HTC Wildfire, Galaxy Ace, Iphone 4 and Galaxy s2, and all works correctly. In contrast, in the Nexus 4 is grief. I do not know what to do, I can not contact Google to return the phone and give me a solution either.
Does anyone in this respectable forum knows how solve this serious problem with the nexus 4? Are there any hidden settings to solve this internet problem?
I would do very happy if guys could give me a solution to this problem because the phone I liked a lot, but if I can not find any solution, I will have to get rid of it.
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The March 8, 2013, I bought in google play, 2 mobile devices Nexus 4. I bought them because it was a model powered by google and I thought it was going relatively well.
I've been very disappointed with this phone. The whatsapp, emails, lines, gtalk, etc. have a latency impressive. Some whatsapp slow to go over 20 minutes! When you send line messages, get a shipping error and you have to give forward constantly. I tested and in 4 different operators: Amena, Orange, Movistar and Telstra, and none works well. Say it clear, that the APN is configured properly (I assure you). In fact, this same setup I've tried the other 4 terminals, HTC Wildfire, Galaxy Ace, Iphone 4 and Galaxy s2, and all works correctly. In contrast, in the Nexus 4 is grief. I do not know what to do, I can not contact Google to return the phone and give me a solution either.
Does anyone in this respectable forum knows how solve this serious problem with the nexus 4? Are there any hidden settings to solve this internet problem?
I would do very happy if guys could give me a solution to this problem because the phone I liked a lot, but if I can not find any solution, I will have to get rid of it.
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id say that you are having app issues, not nexus 4 issues. i dont use whatsapp, i use gmail for emails, and gtalk all work great on my end. try factory resetting your devices.
Tough luck. Now, sell it to someone who will flash CM on it and appreciate it's glory.
Must be your location.. No lag issues here on any of the apps you have stated..
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
ismethajametovic said:
Tough luck. Now, sell it to someone who will flash CM on it and appreciate it's glory.
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+1:good:
Impossible
Since I did one factory reset on both phones and installed cm10 one of the devices, but the problem persists. As I said in the previous thread, I've tried with several telephone companies with APN configured correctly. On other phones like the galaxy ace or htc wildfire running, but in the nexus 4 posts slow to arrive between 10 and 20 minutes.
I think I'll have to buy another phone.
Someone offered me a good deal for both phones?
They were bought in Google Play the March 8, 2013.
In my opinion LG Nexus 4 malfunctioned.
Data sending delays
Bug report here: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=52260
You can get a small improvement by installing a custom kernel (Harsh works for me). I almost want to tell you to return your phone and make sure Google knows about the problem. Once people start returning their phones, maybe Google will look into fixing this. :crying:
Return the phones
How I can I contact google to return the 2 phones?
Hammerin87 said:
The March 8, 2013, I bought in google play, 2 mobile devices Nexus 4. I bought them because it was a model powered by google and I thought it was going relatively well.
I've been very disappointed with this phone. The whatsapp, emails, lines, gtalk, etc. have a latency impressive. Some whatsapp slow to go over 20 minutes! When you send line messages, get a shipping error and you have to give forward constantly. I tested and in 4 different operators: Amena, Orange, Movistar and Telstra, and none works well. Say it clear, that the APN is configured properly (I assure you). In fact, this same setup I've tried the other 4 terminals, HTC Wildfire, Galaxy Ace, Iphone 4 and Galaxy s2, and all works correctly. In contrast, in the Nexus 4 is grief. I do not know what to do, I can not contact Google to return the phone and give me a solution either.
Does anyone in this respectable forum knows how solve this serious problem with the nexus 4? Are there any hidden settings to solve this internet problem?
I would do very happy if guys could give me a solution to this problem because the phone I liked a lot, but if I can not find any solution, I will have to get rid of it.
: (
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After the 4.2.2 update my internet speed was lower too, try flashing a full 4.2.2 factory image in fastboot, that solved it for me.
Can you give me a tutorial?
Are you sure? Could you tell me how I can do it? Where I can download the official image of android 4.2.2 for nexus 4? Would I would lose the warranty?
Thank you.
Hammerin87 said:
Are you sure? Could you tell me how I can do it? Where I can download the official image of android 4.2.2 for nexus 4? Would I would lose the warranty?
Thank you.
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You will have to unlock the bootloader and install adb/platform-tools to flash the image, look here for how to flash the rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312.
Thank you, this week will prove it
Thanks, I'll prove it this week. Work or not work, I'll put it in this forum. I'm sure there are many people who have the same problem here in Spain.
Are you using WiFi or mobile internet
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Problem in mobile data only
Rizy7 said:
Are you using WiFi or mobile internet
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I use Both. Wifi works correctly.
Is in mobile data that I'm having problems.
Hammerin87 said:
I use Both. Wifi works correctly.
Is in mobile data that I'm having problems.
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Very unusual for you to be having mobile data problems. Pretty sure it works correctly for most people.
I'm sure
Rizy7 said:
Very unusual for you to be having mobile data problems. Pretty sure it works correctly for most people.
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I'm sure. I ask to much friends (10) and they have the same problem since 4.2.2 android version in Spain Operators. My friends said me, that in 4.2.1, works correctly, but this version had other problems. Furthermore, there is one issue in official code development center with this.
Have you tried any of the other modems I'm in the USA but my phone did not like the new modem. Flashed .27 radio and my service became much better
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
monte666 said:
Have you tried any of the other modems I'm in the USA but my phone did not like the new modem. Flashed .27 radio and my service became much better
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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No, but it was the next thing I would try. When I've one moment this days I would try. After probe this, if It doesn't work correctly, I will return the two mobile phone to Google.
Hammerin87 said:
Are you sure? Could you tell me how I can do it? Where I can download the official image of android 4.2.2 for nexus 4? Would I would lose the warranty?
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Here is the factory image for the nexus 4: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#occamjdq39
I think you can flash it without rooting or unlocking your bootloader, or you can simply unlock then flash then lock your bootloader again. There are some instructions here. You can try it without unlocking your bootloader first, and if that fails, unlock it temporarily. Flashing like this WILL DEFINITELY wipe your data, including /sdcard, so backup to computer.
monte666 said:
Have you tried any of the other modems I'm in the USA but my phone did not like the new modem. Flashed .27 radio and my service became much better
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This is definitely a software or radio problem, because it wasn't an issue in the earlier versions of Android. Furthermore, installing a custom kernel like Harsh mitigates the problem. I hope the next version of Android will fix this, but I'm worried the Google engineers don't even know about it. I think it's provider-related, and this problem may not exist in the US.
Hammerin87 said:
No, but it was the next thing I would try. When I've one moment this days I would try. After probe this, if It doesn't work correctly, I will return the two mobile phone to Google.
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That would be sad, but you gotta do what you gotta do. The next version of Android is expected to be released in about 3 weeks. You could return the phone and buy it again when you know this issue is fixed. Or you could wait. (But if you wait too long, do you lose your right to return the phone? It is defective, so in your country you probably have pretty strong rights in this area.)
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gee2012 said:
After the 4.2.2 update my internet speed was lower too, try flashing a full 4.2.2 factory image in fastboot, that solved it for me.
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Are you absolutely sure that:
1. You had a problem where outgoing data was delayed by up to a minute (in all applications, not just WhatsApp)?
2. You did not change service providers or plan or SIM card?
3. The wipe solved your problem and messages are now sent immediately?
I'd like to try this if it helps, but it's a huge effort. Thanks!
fenstre said:
Are you absolutely sure that:
1. You had a problem where outgoing data was delayed by up to a minute (in all applications, not just WhatsApp)?
2. You did not change service providers or plan or SIM card?
3. The wipe solved your problem and messages are now sent immediately?
I'd like to try this if it helps, but it's a huge effort. Thanks!
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1. Yes, there is a huge delay in all actions. Google Chrome, gtalk, whatsapp, line. All apps. In wifi there is no problem and all works correctly.
2. Yes, I'm sure. I probe 4 service providers: Amena, Orange, Yoigo and Symio.
3. I will do it this night. I will flash de original image from google. There is the occam version. Are I ok?
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.
Suleeto said:
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.
Please add to this
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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.
Gary02468 said:
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.
Suleeto said:
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).
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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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.
dmbfan13 said:
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
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Both tethering and hotspots are working for me
jnrdata said:
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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Alright, I know there has been a lot of conversation about loading the 935u package and rooting, but what are the benefits and drawbacks to using it stock?
Does volte work?
VVM?
WIFI calling?
How's battery life?
Thanks for the feedback!
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Edit: 08 Sep 2016
Alright, I took the plunge, and the phone is faster, but be aware if you are coming from Verizon you will lose a few things if you do not root.
Here's what you lose:
- Verizon VVM
- WiFi Calling
- FM Radio (If you had the September Update)
- Builtin Video Calling (Verizon to Verizon)
- Message+ Integration with Edge and Gear S2
- All the other Verizon bloat (this is a good thing)
What you gain:
- DPI scaling is now a regular setting (no additional app needed)
- Identify numbers using builtin service
- Faster Updates
- Faster Phone
I'll update soon with battery comparisons. I'll miss the WiFi calling, but that's it.
Volte/wifi calling is excellent. I'm on pg9. No vvm and no cares. Battery is excellent. Stock that is.
The U Firmware works better than the Verizon firmware in the regards that it gets rid of all the Verizon bloat, turd-ware, spyware, etc. Additionally, you will continue to get OTAs (assuming you dont flash the eng boot). The big difference is that you will get OTAs for the Samsung (U) variant rather than the Verizon. This means that you will get updates much soon than if you were waiting on VZW to roll their firmwares, as they usually take no less than a month longer than everyone else to do their releases. As stated, only Visual Voicemail doesnt work, but you can root/flash that if you like to re-add it.
itsmikeyj said:
Alright, I know there has been a lot of conversation about loading the 935u package and rooting, but what are the benefits and drawbacks to using it stock?
Does volte work?
VVM?
WIFI calling?
How's battery life?
Thanks for the feedback!
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You can also download something like Google Voice or something if you need Visual voicemail
Has anyone noticed a decrease in signal strength on the U firmware? Even a small one? That seems to be the only real drawback that other members of XDA have mentioned.
MrWicked1 said:
You can also download something like Google Voice or something if you need Visual voicemail
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Is there a guide that tells how to set up VVM with Google Voice? I've Googled it and I see some guides dated back to 2010, but I see some steps have changed (or I'm just not getting it lol).
GigaSPX said:
Is there a guide that tells how to set up VVM with Google Voice? I've Googled it and I see some guides dated back to 2010, but I see some steps have changed (or I'm just not getting it lol).
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Go to http://www.Google.com/Voice/ look on the left for
Your Number:
926-XXX-XXXX
Now do the following, all of it
1. Please dial *71GoogleVoiceNumber ex. *71926XXXXXXX and press the send button.
2. Once the call is active press the end button.
3. Please dial *90GoogleVoiceNumber and press the send button.
4. Once the call is active press the end button.
5. Please dial *92GoogleVoiceNumber and press the send button.
6. Once the call is active press the end button.
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FoxyDrew said:
Has anyone noticed a decrease in signal strength on the U firmware? Even a small one? That seems to be the only real drawback that other members of XDA have mentioned.
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Are you looking at the status bar or the actual signal reading?
MrWicked1 said:
Are you looking at the status bar or the actual signal reading?
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Neither in particular just the actual signal. Like download/upload speeds, and call quality, coverage in certain areas, Verizons Advanced LTE, etc.
FoxyDrew said:
Neither in particular just the actual signal. Like download/upload speeds, and call quality, coverage in certain areas, Verizons Advanced LTE, etc.
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No issues here, when I first installed looking at the status bar it seemed a little weaker. But you can never go by that, speeds seem to be faster imo but I never tested them to be sure.
I've added this above, but just to add my experience.
Alright, I took the plunge, and the phone is faster, but be aware if you are coming from Verizon you will lose a few things if you do not root.
Here's what you lose:
- Verizon VVM
- WiFi Calling
- FM Radio (If you had the September Update)
- All the other Verizon bloat (this is a good thing)
What you gain:
- DPI scaling is now a regular setting (no additional app needed)
- Identify numbers using builtin service
- Faster Updates
- Faster Phone
I'll update soon with battery comparisons. I'll miss the WiFi calling, but that's it.
Will Samsung pay still work of you don't root it?
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What guide are we using to accomplish this switch?
Thanks in Advance!!
Yes, Samsung Pay still works. That was a deal breaker for me if it didn't.
jskolm said:
What guide are we using to accomplish this switch?
Thanks in Advance!!
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Follow only step one of http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/guide-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
itsmikeyj said:
Follow only step one of http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
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I flashed this yesterday after posting. It says I have anew update. Should I take it, or stay on the sames version the guide gets us to install? Also, since visual voice-mail no longer works are there any alternatives that work just as good?
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jagrave said:
I flashed this yesterday after posting. It says I have anew update. Should I take it, or stay on the sames version the guide gets us to install? Also, since visual voice-mail no longer works are there any alternatives that work just as good?
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I took the update and is working great.
As far as VVM have a look at Google voice or youmail.
itsmikeyj said:
I took the update and is working great.
As far as VVM have a look at Google voice or youmail.
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Have you used both? Which would you recommend?
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jagrave said:
Have you used both? Which would you recommend?
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I tend to lean towards Google voice, but Google voice is more than just voice-mail. I use Google voice as a central contact number instead of my cell, it runs my phone, my watch if I'm remote, and my office line.
I know that we lose VVM, but just to be clear, with this unlocked software we lose WiFi calling as well?
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Moe2005 said:
I know that we lose VVM, but just to be clear, with this unlocked software we lose WiFi calling as well?
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Correct. There is no WiFi calling. At least not that I've found.