http://www.droid-life.com/2015/08/0...mages-arrive-for-nexus-4-5-6-7-2013-9-and-10/
This opens a number of issues for me.
Between those who said they don't like the performance of Lollipop on razor/razorg and those who said that some of the Lollipop OTAs bricked their devices, I decided to stay on KitKat. And with M coming soon, I am hoping to just sit Lollipop out (and that they will make factory images for M available for razorg!)
But it seems Google isn't back-porting security fixes to KitKat, so if I want to stay secure, I'm going to be forced to update to Lollipop, if not for stagefright, then for some other issue in the near future.
Apart from MMS, do we know what the other potential exploit vectors of the stagefright bug are?
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In regards to performance, my Nexus 7 has never run better since the Lollipop updates. I don't take OTA's though. I run rooted stock, with a custom kernel so that I can slightly overclock the GPU to 450MHz, and the CPU to 1.7GHz, giving me real Snapdragon 600 performance, instead of the underclocked "S4 Pro" speed the Nexus 7 uses by default.
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I'm glad to hear it's doing well for you. Perhaps I'll just flash the latest Lollipop image on it and see.
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New bootloader in LMY48I
When I saw there was a new bootloader, I hesitated. I was afraid it would be locked and have to be unlocked, wiping my N7. But I backed up, plunged ahead, flashed (with WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit (NRT) 2.0.5) the new bootloader, then boot.img, system.img, and cache.img. The updated bootloader was still unlocked and I didn't lose my data! I rooted via NRT and all is well. An uneventful update. Hope this helps.
^The bootloader is the same since 5.1. MD5: 2bcd3097abcc6923b2a3e5f6035e3b18
System, boot and recovery.img changed. I just flashed system and boot. No problems. And twrp since flashing only system and boot images somehow the stock recovery appears. I definitely didn't flash the stock recovery...
Lollipop is **** if u are a gamer even on latest releases (playing games other than Candy Crush) . if u don't play games like Vainglory, Minion Rush, Spiderman Unlimited, etc. then u can flash Lollipop (if u are on stock KK and u flash the factory image of Lollipop, then it is impossible to brick your device. If u upgrade from KK to LP using the OTA then u have a chance of bricking the device). If u are like me and u care about the FLO/DEB performance and want to play certain resource demanding games, then go with a KK ROM like Mahdi 2.9 Final and apply a Lollipop theme and u will almost not see any difference in terms of UI.
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having mixed feelings about this new update, installed it and the official zimperium stagefright detector still said I was vulnerable to ALL exploits while another app said I was not vulnerable at all! Don't know what to believe though...
Anyone else still "vulnerable" after this update?
Maybe I'm missing something, but why is stagefright even a concern on the Nexus 7?
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just lou said:
Maybe I'm missing something, but why is stagefright even a concern on the Nexus 7?
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It doesn't only come from MMS but also from browsers like chrome, stock browser, .... which is pretty much a bigger threat than MMS as not everyone knows your phone number but everyone can put there nice little virus on the internet and when accessed they would have full control of our tablets!
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It doesn't only come from MMS but also from browsers like chrome, stock browser, .... which is pretty much a bigger threat than MMS as not everyone knows your phone number but everyone can put there nice little virus on the internet and when accessed they would have full control of our tablets!
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OK. Thanks. I thought it was only a MMS threat.
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I recently rooted and installed a custom rom on my phone and noticed huge improvements. Noticed my nexus was lagging on things that I would think shouldn't be that taxing on the device. Thought the OTA update to 4.2 would help but it didn't. Would rooting it get rid of that lag or is it just a nexus thing?
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I recently rooted and installed a custom rom on my phone and noticed huge improvements. Noticed my nexus was lagging on things that I would think shouldn't be that taxing on the device. Thought the OTA update to 4.2 would help but it didn't. Would rooting it get rid of that lag or is it just a nexus thing?
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Personally because of the big change over from 4.1 to 4.2 i decided to go back to stock for awhile and wait for the bugs to be sorted.
Re-unlocked and rooted, flashed faux kernel and is the best experience i have had to date. Meaning the least lag. Stock and custom kernel. Just unlock - root and then flash kernel. :good:
Not a detailed description but if you need further advice just say so......Just means unlocking installing CWM and SU...Then flash kernel of choice. recommend faux..
I've tried out a rooted nexus 7 and to be honest didn't see a huge improvement so I've decided to wait until Key Lime Pie comes out and see if they sort out the bugs otherwise I will root.
Kind of discouraging
root doesnt automagically improve the devices performance, its what YOU do with root access. oh, and what lag? not the tiniest bit of lag on my device. custom rom/kernel, and some optimizations. couldnt be happier. btw, mostly whatl root does is let you use root apps. you dont need root to flash custom roms/kernels. but you do need an unlocked bootloader. with root, you can control that rom/kernel, get to the devices main file system, change whatever you want, and otherwise be in complete control of your device.
I get my nexus 7 today, after a hour I rooted it, just for ad block plus and the ability to customize the navbar. Love root.
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I've tried out a rooted nexus 7 and to be honest didn't see a huge improvement so I've decided to wait until Key Lime Pie comes out and see if they sort out the bugs otherwise I will root.
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There will most likely be more updates to 4.2 before Android 5.0 comes out.
I personally think it does make it better. It all really matters how you use your tablet and what you put in it like the Kernel you install. Roms it really doesn't matter really what you get but I have always been a big fan for CM since first getting the G1, nexus one, the HTC G2/Desire z and it has always been the fastest rom for me.
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root doesnt automagically improve the devices performance, its what YOU do with root access. oh, and what lag? not the tiniest bit of lag on my device. custom rom/kernel, and some optimizations. couldnt be happier. btw, mostly whatl root does is let you use root apps. you dont need root to flash custom roms/kernels. but you do need an unlocked bootloader. with root, you can control that rom/kernel, get to the devices main file system, change whatever you want, and otherwise be in complete control of your device.
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I had thought you needed SU access in order to flash a custom rom. Or is that just to use CWM which needs SU? Anyways if you unlock you must as well root it.....yes....!
Yeah as a few people have already said root alone will do mouthing for performance faux kernel, as far as I'm concerned, is a great addition to this great tablet.
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I actually get a lot of performance lag. Might be from alot of email sync but still it shouldn't have a half second delay after lock screen and moving between screens etc.
And I thought I would need to root to get my bootloader unlocked? I'm sure it's easier for the nexus than my HTC One X. Which was kind of a pain.
Yes using different roms and or kernels will make a massive difference to performance and or battery life but thats determined by which kernels and roms you use some are built for speed others for battery. If you had searched the forum you would have found this :silly:
Root will break some apps.
Just wanted to mention that unlocking your bootloader and rooting will break a few apps for the Nexus 7. I was all gung-ho to root my Nexus the first week I had it. Then I discovered I could no longer stream cable tv to it with Time Warner Cables app. Google Wallet also wouldn't let me link any cards to it's app while rooted or with an unlocked bootloader. A quick skim of the forum shows that rooting breaks streaming functionality on other subscription video apps as well. Depending on how you use your tablet, this might not matter to you. I ended up going back to stock for now, just because I wanted to use these apps. There is probably workaround, but I just didn't want the extra work....around. I think the Nexus 7 ultimate toolkit might let you gain temp root, I don't remember for sure tho.
Rooting will not effect performance at all. Your just gaining access to the root directory. It's what you do after that effects performance. Also just rooting does not effect the wallet app at all, this is wrong information. Wallet does a root check for security purposes and will show "unsupported device" within the app after rooting. Ignore that, it is just a root notification. Cards add correctly and it functions correctly. I can't speak on the other apps mentioned, but ill take a stab in the dark and start at user error
Custom roms will definitely increase performance. Stock 4.2.1 is a bit laggy, I recommend flashing liquidsmooth and see the difference!
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I stream movies using Flixster with my rooted N7. It's simple if you are rooted with Supersu. I go to settings in the Supersu app and uncheck Enable Superuser. After I finish streaming, I go back and enable it again.
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Is this possible? I'm rooted with a locked bootloader. I Uninstaller alot of apps that came with it. I heard it will cause the Ota to fail
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Is this possible? I'm rooted with a locked bootloader. I Uninstaller alot of apps that came with it. I heard it will cause the Ota to fail
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See my button for a link to all stock apps
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Is this possible? I'm rooted with a locked bootloader. I Uninstaller alot of apps that came with it. I heard it will cause the Ota to fail
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Just wait until the devs come out with a flashable zip or the FXZ is posted. Also, if you want to keep root, I wouldn't plan on updating.
Also worth noting - a factory reset won't change anything anyways.
You can RSD back to stock - but remember like RickRong said - the KK update probably won't be rooted.
I do think that an older msm8960 on kk, unrooted may run intolerably slow. While the X unrooted is OK.
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I do think that an older msm8960 on kk, unrooted may run intolerably slow. While the X unrooted is OK.
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It's been my understanding that kk uses less resources and is more compatible with older hardware than jb. I'm expecting it to run better then the stock 4.1.2 rom we've got now.
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My junky old infuse runs kitkat better than jb. 1.4 GHz single core 512mb
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I'm sure I probably don't need to ask this, BUT, when Verizon begins rolling this out, would someone please post their success and results? I'm running Carbon today... not sure what it will be tomorrow. I had OSE installed and was overall satisfied, but the navigation buttons were't working and sometimes the keyboard would refuse to pop up, so that was a no-go.
Thank you.
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My wife has RAZR M running stock and rooted 98.15.66 rom. Bootloader was never unlocked but I think it's still possible with this version of rom. am I right? Last time I was doing something with her phone was almost 2 years ago and I'm more samsung guy so need some directions here She loves this phone and doesn't want to get anything new. Phone is getting to run slower so it needs cleanup. Is it worth to upgrade it to KK rom or just do factory restore and set it up from scratch on this 4.1.2 rom? Any major bugs on stock KK rom? CM12 has too much bugs as of now for her. What about CM11, is there fully functional and bugs free version for RAZR M available?
.66 is indeed unlockable right away, but just so you could experience stock KitKat and see if it's more fitting, simply upgrade to 183.46.10 (ATTENTION: not .15!!!) and unlock the bootloader there. Guides are there in the General section. Note that you will lose data and internal storage contents, so back up properly.
After that if you feel uncomfortable with KitKat, you can freely downgrade to Jelly Bean whenever you prefer.
Haven't met any serious bugs even in CM12, let alone CM11. Don't know what kind of deal-breaking bug you're talking about.
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.66 is indeed unlockable right away, but just so you could experience stock KitKat and see if it's more fitting, simply upgrade to 183.46.10 (ATTENTION: not .15!!!) and unlock the bootloader there. Guides are there in the General section. Note that you will lose data and internal storage contents, so back up properly.
After that if you feel uncomfortable with KitKat, you can freely downgrade to Jelly Bean whenever you prefer.
Haven't met any serious bugs even in CM12, let alone CM11. Don't know what kind of deal-breaking bug you're talking about.
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According to Strife89 post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58531079&postcount=80 there are couple of bugs that I know my wife is not gonna like for example microphone level and able hear own voice when using headphones.
Do you think it's better to unlock bootloader before upgrading to KK or it's doesn't matter? Thanks.
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According to Strife89 post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58531079&postcount=80 there are couple of bugs that I know my wife is not gonna like for example microphone level and able hear own voice when using headphones.
Do you think it's better to unlock bootloader before upgrading to KK or it's doesn't matter? Thanks.
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I would suggest that you unlock the bootloader now before you upgrade.
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Unlock unlock unlock. It worth the candle. I think your wife will be happy with cleaned up 4.1.2 or 4.4.2. Last one is more stylish, and comfortable in use, as for me.
OK is that correct order to get it upgraded?
1. Unlock boot loader using apk or Motopocalypse from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-m/general/guide-faq-how-to-root-boot-unlock-t2869432
2. Flash KK firmware using RSD Lite but I'm not sure which image from this: http://www.drdevs.com/devs/FXZ-files/XT907 (Droid RAZR M)/ website is safe to use. Can I use latest one 20.62-15.1 after unlocking boot loader or do I have to stay stay with 20.62-10?
3. Flash TWRP from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776515
4. FLash SuperSU from recovery
Is that correct way to handle it?
I just got my Pure and so far it's perfect. It's still on 5.1 and stock. Should I take the ota update or do it another way or just start? If I go to 6.0 can I go back to 5.1? I kinda want to at least have root but wish it didn't trip the bootloader flag.
I stay stock odexed and rooted because all of the deodexed Roms have produced unfixable lag for me. I am on the latest 6.0 with Feb security update and systemless rooted with frankenclark and performance is super snappy.
Are there any issues/bugs with the 6.0 update. I've read that it has been know to mess up devices
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Are there any issues/bugs with the 6.0 update. I've read that it has been know to mess up devices
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You should do some reading before moving forward.. I'm still 5.1 rooted stock and have been there since September. Not saying not to move forward. I am still questioning need for 6.0, possible storage issues, tibu backups, lag. I've been keeping abreast on threads but just not comfortable with some stuff I see people experiencing. But nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say.
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Is it possible to unlock bootloader, then flash back and forth from 5.1 to 6.0??
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Is it possible to unlock bootloader, then flash back and forth from 5.1 to 6.0??
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I asked that very same question and never got a response. I've not SEEN any post making that statement. If you want to do anything you have to unlock it first. If you're worried about something like that then I'd suggest staying stock and accepting the OTA when you want. You can unlock BL, root, stay 5.1. There is a thread with that allows you to return to STOCK 5.1, but I'm not sure it works if you're on 6.0. Am I making any sense? I'm sure someone can explain it better than I.
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Is it possible to unlock bootloader, then flash back and forth from 5.1 to 6.0??
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Yes, you can go back to 5.1.1. I did it a few times. Even the bootloader will downgrade safely. That is from the original 6.0 update though. I haven't tried going back to 5.1.1 from the February security update. You can find full flashable firmware for all three versions. I would keep them handy.
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I asked that very same question and never got a response. I've not SEEN any post making that statement. If you want to do anything you have to unlock it first. If you're worried about something like that then I'd suggest staying stock and accepting the OTA when you want. You can unlock BL, root, stay 5.1. There is a thread with that allows you to return to STOCK 5.1, but I'm not sure it works if you're on 6.0. Am I making any sense? I'm sure someone can explain it better than I.
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You can unlock the bootloader and flash 5.1.1 firmware in its entirety from the 6.0 firmware, and it all goes fine. I just did it last week, and it was no different from the RAZR M; you may get a bootloader downgrade warning/failure but it seems to go through fine.
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I just got my Pure and so far it's perfect. It's still on 5.1 and stock. Should I take the ota update or do it another way or just start? If I go to 6.0 can I go back to 5.1? I kinda want to at least have root but wish it didn't trip the bootloader flag.
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Unless you use Firefox for background music and Skype for voice calls, you should be fine. Some applications that download and play back audio are unusable when put into the background. Also, even though mileage may vary, be prepared for reduced battery life.
I just bought this phone and was excited, It's my first phone on a Snapdragon 808 and Android 6, but I have to admit it seems sluggish at times, and not as snappy as I though a flagship would be. It seems to be a software optimization issue to me.
I'n rooting it right now and following the instruction to set the display to run as 1080p.
I have had no sluggishness issues on stock unrooted. The only thing I hated (as with all androids) was the animations and transitions which made the phone seem slow to me. Changed in dev options to .5 made it perfect to me as I do get to enjoy the effects but at a speed that it's more bearable to my tastes
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I just bought this phone and was excited, It's my first phone on a Snapdragon 808 and Android 6, but I have to admit it seems sluggish at times, and not as snappy as I though a flagship would be. It seems to be a software optimization issue to me.
I'n rooting it right now and following the instruction to set the display to run as 1080p.
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Same story here, I was able to (for giggles) lock my S4 Pro Droid Maxx to run at minimum CPU frequency (under 400 MHz) and it was perfectly usable, but with this phone, even having two LITTLE cores running at 1.4 GHz makes the phone crash from hanging too long. X Pure is not what I expected it to be performance wise and it makes me miss my Maxx.
About a year ago I was going to upgrade my nieces stock Nexus 7 wi-fi tablet on 4.4.4 but come to find out there was some bug in the OTA update that would brick the tablet. You had to jump through a bunch of hoops to update it like factory reset. Once my niece heard erase she didn't want any part of that. Fast forward to now and she got a fitbit type device and the software isn't compatible with the current version of the OS. So my question is...Is that bug fixed so I can take the OTA update now or do I still have to jump through all those hoops to do it? If I do have to jump through the hoops then how do I do it? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
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About a year ago I was going to upgrade my nieces stock Nexus 7 wi-fi tablet on 4.4.4 but come to find out there was some bug in the OTA update that would brick the tablet. You had to jump through a bunch of hoops to update it like factory reset. Once my niece heard erase she didn't want any part of that. Fast forward to now and she got a fitbit type device and the software isn't compatible with the current version of the OS. So my question is...Is that bug fixed so I can take the OTA update now or do I still have to jump through all those hoops to do it? If I do have to jump through the hoops then how do I do it? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
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I did update a few days ago and it was ok untill it was time of the 5.1.1 update - brick, so I downloaded nexus root toolkit to get it quickly done.
Make backup using gmail or just root using nexus tool, backup with titanium backup and update to 5.1.1 or custom without worry
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I did update a few days ago and it was ok untill it was time of the 5.1.1 update - brick, so I downloaded nexus root toolkit to get it quickly done.
Make backup using gmail or just root using nexus tool, backup with titanium backup and update to 5.1.1 or custom without worry
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Ok so I root with the tool and then flash the 5.1.1 rom or do I have to go up in order?
Go to settings, about device, updates and install all the way up to 5.1.1, it might be a few updates. If the error shows then just use toolkit to recover nexus from soft brick and that's it
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Go to settings, about device, updates and install all the way up to 5.1.1, it might be a few updates. If the error shows then just use toolkit to recover nexus from soft brick and that's it
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Ok I used the tool and flashed the 5.1.1 stock image on it and relocked the bootloader. Now it is very laggy. Anyway to fix this?
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Ok I used the tool and flashed the 5.1.1 stock image on it and relocked the bootloader. Now it is very laggy. Anyway to fix this?
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The stock 5.1.1 image makes the Nexus 7 really laggy, even when running the ParrotMod fix found in another thread.
My recommendation would be to run Pure Nexus ROM by GtrCraft (links are in the Download section for ROM and GApps, which you need for Google App Store and services). Of course, use the Nexus Toolkit or TWRP as the easiest ways to flash.
Then, flash the ParrotMod fix by parrotgeek1 to help speed it up.
Once all done, it should be as fast as it will get and you won't have any updates or OTA updates to install. Pure Nexus ROM has SuperSU in it, so it will be rooted. Some apps will not work when rooted, so keep that in mind (mainly banking and some streaming apps).
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The stock 5.1.1 image makes the Nexus 7 really laggy, even when running the ParrotMod fix found in another thread.
My recommendation would be to run Pure Nexus ROM by GtrCraft (links are in the Download section for ROM and GApps, which you need for Google App Store and services). Of course, use the Nexus Toolkit or TWRP as the easiest ways to flash.
Then, flash the ParrotMod fix by parrotgeek1 to help speed it up.
Once all done, it should be as fast as it will get and you won't have any updates or OTA updates to install. Pure Nexus ROM has SuperSU in it, so it will be rooted. Some apps will not work when rooted, so keep that in mind (mainly banking and some streaming apps).
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Well I would rather not have it rooted if I can help it. I don't want my niece getting into anything a messing it up. I have read that the marshmallow pure aosp is much smoother or was that what you were talking about? Can I flash that with the nexus tool? I want to keep everything buttoned up for her.
You can use tool to flash recovery TWRP, then boot recovery copy rom aosp or slim or whatever you like, flash it and you're good to go. It'll take up to 15min.
Just read rom description and follow install instruction
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You can use tool to flash recovery TWRP, then boot recovery copy rom aosp or slim or whatever you like, flash it and you're good to go. It'll take up to 15min.
Just read rom description and follow install instruction
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Sorry for my ignorance but if I use the aosp rom I would have to keep it rooted or no? When I updated to 5.1.1 I just unlocked the BL and then flashed 5.1.1 and then relocked it. Should I have installed a recovery? I didn't think I should since I didn't want to keep it rooted.
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Well I would rather not have it rooted if I can help it. I don't want my niece getting into anything a messing it up. I have read that the marshmallow pure aosp is much smoother or was that what you were talking about? Can I flash that with the nexus tool? I want to keep everything buttoned up for her.
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There really isn't anything to mess up when the tablet is rooted. It mainly just gives you access to more settings and more customization.
If you are dead-set on using a non-rooted ROM, you could also use CyanogenMod, which is updated regularly.