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48GB Samsung + Dropbox Promo

Hey all, Just got the 48gb Samsung promo on top of the one x promo i got a while ago. This happened JUST after i flashed DIETICS rom which is based on stock rogers rom (I have an AT&T SGS3). I don't know what im going to do with 76gb in drop box lol.
anyone else?
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robstunner said:
Hey all, Just got the 48gb Samsung promo on top of the one x promo i got a while ago. This happened JUST after i flashed DIETICS rom which is based on stock rogers rom (I have an AT&T SGS3). I don't know what im going to do with 76gb in drop box lol.
anyone else?
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Me too.
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Same here but from the evo lte, hope you can see it

robstunner said:
Hey all, Just got the 48gb Samsung promo on top of the one x promo i got a while ago. This happened JUST after i flashed DIETICS rom which is based on stock rogers rom (I have an AT&T SGS3). I don't know what im going to do with 76gb in drop box lol.
anyone else?
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Odd. AT&T wasn't supposed to be getting the dropbox bonus.

zmore said:
Odd. AT&T wasn't supposed to be getting the dropbox bonus.
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i think it's cuz he's using a Rogers-based ROM. now, i wonder WHAT in the Rogers ROM triggers dropbox to give the space? hmm..

Now flash a T-Mo based rom and get another 48GB, lol.

dLo GSR said:
i think it's cuz he's using a Rogers-based ROM. now, i wonder WHAT in the Rogers ROM triggers dropbox to give the space? hmm..
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I don't think its just the ROM I think you also need to be connected to the specific network when you log into dropbox. I am with Telus and when I first setup my phone my data wasn't working so I was using WiFi and I did not get my dropbox space. When I got my data working and signed onto dropbox with my data I got an email right away that the space had been added to my account.

Halmo said:
I don't think its just the ROM I think you also need to be connected to the specific network when you log into dropbox. I am with Telus and when I first setup my phone my data wasn't working so I was using WiFi and I did not get my dropbox space. When I got my data working and signed onto dropbox with my data I got an email right away that the space had been added to my account.
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that could make sense, but it appears that the OP is on AT&T here in the states.

Funny since I got it but on stock. Weird!
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Is the build pro as far as I understand since people have gotten it on HTC devices (you can always had bought unlock gs3 and that one has it) so when flash a rom it changed the build pro too most likely (are you having any problems with us market?) I also got mine as soon as activated, tmobile tho Idk what I'm going to use it for lol
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dLo GSR said:
that could make sense, but it appears that the OP is on AT&T here in the states.
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correct

actually, after some research i think it may be APK related, as in the APK that came with the SGS3 (where it was enabled) enabled it on the site. a lot of other non-SGS3 users are doing this by taking the SGS3 APK and installing it on their phone and they get the space. mixed results on keeping it though.
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now the question is, was the dropbox already pre-installed on the ROM you had?
p.s. i like your avatar.

I got mine on stock though, not rooted or on a ROM. This is the only S3 I have used.

dLo GSR said:
actually, after some research i think it may be APK related, as in the APK that came with the SGS3 (where it was enabled) enabled it on the site. a lot of other non-SGS3 users are doing this by taking the SGS3 APK and installing it on their phone and they get the space. mixed results on keeping it though.
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now the question is, was the dropbox already pre-installed on the ROM you had?
p.s. i like your avatar.
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That sounds entirely possible. I didn't get the space so I'm on the lookout for the int. S3 drop box apk. Shouldn't be too hard to find
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confirmed it works using sgs3 app. can't and won't share method though, per xda policy. it's quite easy to figure out though.
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dLo GSR said:
actually, after some research i think it may be APK related, as in the APK that came with the SGS3 (where it was enabled) enabled it on the site. a lot of other non-SGS3 users are doing this by taking the SGS3 APK and installing it on their phone and they get the space. mixed results on keeping it though.
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now the question is, was the dropbox already pre-installed on the ROM you had?
p.s. i like your avatar.
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Yea i'm not sure, it was an update rom from a AT&T version to the Rogers version, and then i Tb'ed back all my apps on top of that. Oh well, to be honest I wont even use 1gb of space so if i loose it i wont be sad.
Thanks on the avatar, I used to have an 01GSR

robstunner said:
Yea i'm not sure, it was an update rom from a AT&T version to the Rogers version, and then i Tb'ed back all my apps on top of that. Oh well, to be honest I wont even use 1gb of space so if i loose it i wont be sad.
Thanks on the avatar, I used to have an 01GSR
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I think the Rogers might have had the SGS3 dropbox apk included. im just glad to get it since AT&T deprived us of what every other SGS3 owner was getting free
i had a '99 GSR with bolt-ons and ITR cams / tuned around 170 WHP... it got stolen several years ago so I got an '04 WRX and added the usuals + a VF39, brembos and a nice tune to 290 WHP / 274 ft-lbs =D

I just got it as well I am on AT&T.

I was freaked out by the android is upgrading dialog that came up after the app switch (which makes dropbox a system app) to get the 48GB on AT&T. everything seems ok now anyway.

i had almost 80 gig's before i got my GS3. Then when i signed in on my new phone it cut me down to 30 gig's. not sure what happened but i want what i had back! HAHA not like i would ever use it all.

Oppo Find 5 Now in India

Oppo mobiles have finally launched the Oppo Find 5 in India. Hope we get some Indian support for the Oppo Find 5 here at XDA developers.
The Oppo Find 5 that is to be launched in India will have the same specifications as the one launched worldwide.
Opp Find 5 Price in India
Oppo Find 5 Specifications

here is the link to buy ,I think they even provide cod as payment option
http://oppo.androidguruz.com/index.php?route=common/home

mathen said:
here is the link to buy ,I think they even provide cod as payment option
http://oppo.androidguruz.com/index.php?route=common/home
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The site seems sketchy and doesn't even have a proper contact us link. However , if cash on delivery option is available, then it might be fine, I guess?
But the site seems to have simply copied lots of elements from oppostyle.com?

Hrithan2020 said:
The site seems sketchy and doesn't even have a proper contact us link. However , if cash on delivery option is available, then it might be fine, I guess?
But the site seems to have simply copied lots of elements from oppostyle.com?
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site seems like a quick setup to start sales,anyway if we buy using cod,we are safe.But service will be an issue,i think.
they have a facebook page too
http://www.facebook.com/Androidguruz

mathen said:
site seems like a quick setup to start sales,anyway if we buy using cod,we are safe.But service will be an issue,i think.
they have a facebook page too
http://www.facebook.com/Androidguruz
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Yeah , I was just reading about the Androidguruz. Seems to be a startup which will offer retail and services for around 42 china brands, in which case, we can hopefully get some service as well. But too early to say. I would say there is definitely a risk. [regarding repairs]
http://www.gogi.in/androidguruz-exclusive-retailer.html

there are lots of adverse comments on their fb page

mathen said:
there are lots of adverse comments on their fb page
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Related to their service? Wasn't able to find it. But, yeah the site design is crappy with no option to select the memory for the find 5 white version.
EDIT: So, apparently, they still have not started selling the phone. The white version not able to add to cart because memory option not available and for the midnight black version, it is saying currently not in stock. But, the shipping rate seems to be an amazing Rs 5, so seems really good overall, if it does turn out to have 3 months replacement warranty..
Anyway, lets update here, if any one of us finds anything new. I am very much interested in getting the phone, but may go for nexus 4 again if a 32gb version is announced.

I never thought this day would come where I would part so easily with my Nexus 4. Even with the announcement of the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One I didn’t care too much about those devices. I love pure Android and how clean it runs. But there was something about the Oppo Find 5 that attracted me so much. Maybe it’s the fact that Oppo is doing something different and really trying to make software for the consumers and not something gimmicky. I’ve never been a fan of Android skins like Sense, Motoblur and Touchwiz, but Oppo isn’t just another skin, It’s more like a custom ROM on steroids. The reason I say this is because as of now they are the only Android phone manufacturer that update their firmware twice a month with features requested by the users. Let’s face it, update’s matter. When you ask people why they buy a Nexus device one of the top 3 reasons is “It get’s updates”. Similar to how Cyanogenmod implements features, Oppo does the same and since it’s GPL Compliant, with its kernel source code released. This means developers from all over the world can work together and make the Find 5 even better. :good:

They are still building up their site.
Same replies you see from UMI X2 people.
Let's wait for a week or so
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haxor said:
I never thought this day would come where I would part so easily with my Nexus 4. Even with the announcement of the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One I didn’t care too much about those devices. I love pure Android and how clean it runs. But there was something about the Oppo Find 5 that attracted me so much. Maybe it’s the fact that Oppo is doing something different and really trying to make software for the consumers and not something gimmicky. I’ve never been a fan of Android skins like Sense, Motoblur and Touchwiz, but Oppo isn’t just another skin, It’s more like a custom ROM on steroids. The reason I say this is because as of now they are the only Android phone manufacturer that update their firmware twice a month with features requested by the users. Let’s face it, update’s matter. When you ask people why they buy a Nexus device one of the top 3 reasons is “It get’s updates”. Similar to how Cyanogenmod implements features, Oppo does the same and since it’s GPL Compliant, with its kernel source code released. This means developers from all over the world can work together and make the Find 5 even better. :good:
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Oh my god! You sound so much like Armando Ferreira
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By the way, does this phone come with a SD card slot?

ImSherlocked said:
Oh my god! You sound so much like Armando Ferreira
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By the way, does this phone come with a SD card slot?
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Opps Same to same No Card Slot just like Nexus !

Is it available on the local market yet?

Take a look at this guys. Think it ain't coming officially after all.
http://igyaan.in/2013/05/47695/oppo-will-not-officially-launch-the-find-5-in-india/
If I buy from oppostyle.com, will I be able to claim warrant at least by sending it back to them??
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killmastern3 said:
Take a look at this guys. Think it ain't coming officially after all.
http://igyaan.in/2013/05/47695/oppo-will-not-officially-launch-the-find-5-in-india/
If I buy from oppostyle.com, will I be able to claim warrant at least by sending it back to them??
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Oh well. Anyway got nexus 4 again, so won't be joining the oppo crowd.sounds too much of a risk to buy it without warranty when you have nexus 4 launching in India at a lower price than this.( yes screen is better, others however I don't think there is a huge difference)
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Anybody from India who has bought through oppostyle.com? If yes, how was your experience?
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I got the OPPO Find 5 from oppostyle in India. The experience overall with oppostyle was good.. I ordered on first of may and it reached me in 8 days with custom clearance taking 4 days.
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tantrik said:
I got the OPPO Find 5 from oppostyle in India. The experience overall with oppostyle was good.. I ordered on first of may and it reached me in 8 days with custom clearance taking 4 days.
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Did u pay any customs fee ?
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tantrik said:
I got the OPPO Find 5 from oppostyle in India. The experience overall with oppostyle was good.. I ordered on first of may and it reached me in 8 days with custom clearance taking 4 days.
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How much custom fee did you pay? What was the total amount that you paid?
Also anyone know about the warranty? How will we claim it?

I paid 1049/- in custom fees.
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tantrik said:
I paid 1049/- in custom fees.
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What is the total amount that you paid? Did you ask them to write a lower price (for lower custom rate?)
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Latest Facebook app permissions!!?

Have you seen the latest apps permissions which they're quoting on the play store as 'bug fixes'
I've uninstalled and gone back to version 3.8!!
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Download files without notification
Change network connectivity
Disconnect wifi
Send emails without user knowing!
Read confidential information
Read text messages?!
Call numbers that may cost money
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Install xprivacy.
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coorsleftfield said:
Install xprivacy.
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Will it work on ART?
I think it's just ridiculous that Facebook developers think asking for thanks much permission just for a social network app is ok/acceptable!!
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Heh... This reminds me of that South Park episode. Apple and the human centipede.

I used to never pay attention to permissions...but after seeing this it is ridiculous. I'm installing xprivacy as we speak. But imagine all the data that they get from people who don't root or use privacy tools on their phones??
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klin1344 said:
I used to never pay attention to permissions...but after seeing this it is ridiculous. I'm installing xprivacy as we speak. But imagine all the data that they get from people who don't root or use privacy tools on their phones??
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if u ever get ur identity stolen by them u could easily sue them..i dont think a multimillion dollar company would want to go bankrupt for committing frauds

they are making multi million from users data... so you have to take care of your own privacy
installing xprivacy now ... thanks to those who suggested this app

Hrmmm, so let me get this straight...
**Runs automatically at startup
**Can open internet connectivity at will without user consent
**Can download files at will without user consent
...isn't that malware (by definition)?
I have mandated that my wife uninstall that bloated POS FB app since a few months ago when the permissions started getting bad... but this update takes the cake! I'm telling everyone I know to just use FB through a web browser!
Thanks OP

I'm going to give tinfoil a try.
It is essentially a "pretty wrapper" as the dev puts it for the facebook mobile site. Thanks for the post OP, I hadn't thought about what permissions the FB app was using with the latest update, I need to pay more attention.

If anyone wants the Facebook app before the latest (the one without all the permissions) its here - https://mega.co.nz/#!50l2mArA!cfLEwuLOT7-72Cknq3M4hAJtHAMWXxqK7P0X-tiBEDs
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Is friendcaster okay to use?
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Tin foil hats anyone?
Seriously, fair enough if you want to worry about this but I personally couldn't give a toss. I have an unlimited data plan so if it wants to turn my WiFi off (which it NEVER has) then go for it. If they want to read my SMS, go right ahead seeing I get about one a week!
If you're not happy about it, don't use Facebook at all

Xprivacy doesn't work on ART
It's the sending emails without user knowing that seems questionable more than anything else to me
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Ben36 said:
Xprivacy doesn't work on ART
It's the sending emails without user knowing that seems questionable more than anything else to me
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I can say with 100% certainty that it has not sent an email to anyone from my address to date cause if it did I'd have a copy on my laptop when Outlook downloads my emails

It probably hasn't to anyone to be fair but why request those ridiculous permissions
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EddyOS said:
I can say with 100% certainty that it has not sent an email to anyone from my address to date cause if it did I'd have a copy on my laptop when Outlook downloads my emails
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Then why is the permission there? If it does not use it why did they added it there?
And when they didnt use the permission till now it doesnt mean they will not use it in the future.

The only way is not xprivacy...
Take care of your data and do not install crappy apps... If all users accept such behaviour, there won't be changes... You are responsible for your data....
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Mikulec said:
Then why is the permission there? If it does not use it why did they added it there?
And when they didnt use the permission till now it doesnt mean they will not use it in the future.
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I don't know and, to be honest, don't really care. My data is everywhere these days and unless it affects me monetarily I'm not concerned. If I was concerned I wouldn't have smartphone at all

Mikulec said:
Then why is the permission there? If it does not use it why did they added it there?
And when they didnt use the permission till now it doesnt mean they will not use it in the future.
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Exactly.... 5 updates down the line they won't need to ask permission as you already granted it and forgot about it by then
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Tips for enjoying NO ROOT on S7E - Please post!

So I'm new to the S7E. Only had it about a month. Luckily I didn't have to wait long for the official Android N 7.0 upgrade... Unfortunately there is no root available, which I'm not used to...all of my previous devices have always had full root with some pretty decent rom development. So a non-root device is new to me.
I'm guessing there may be others out there like myself who may have picked up a S7/S7E from people who were selling their older devices waiting for "the next big thing"... So like myself, those people are having to go thru this learning curve later in this devices life cycle. As an example, I didn't know the S7E & S7 (on tmobile g93#t) were not root able before buying this phone. And what root that was available for the MM, the guides were outdated and I never did it I decided to wait for nougat and see what happens. Anyway here we are!
I'd like to try and get some people to post some tips and suggestions for living and enjoying a no root phone especially when you're used to a rooted phone and all those goodies that come with customizing from root.
Samsung themes are ok, not amazing. Many are free and many are paid so you'll have to look around for one you like. The advantage to Samsung themes is it themes things like messages app (default), the notification pull down, the dialer, the lock screen clock. So it can give you a false sense of having a custom rom.
Surely there are more ways to customize these devices without root? Any suggestions?

I am rooted on my S7 edge. I am wishing I had Nougat but so far, am not willing to do without root.

patcal said:
I am rooted on my S7 edge. I am wishing I had Nougat but so far, am not willing to do without root.
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I tried to deal with the root even after the fixes n all that but the random lag was annoying

I'm OK w/o root by using Adhell for ad blocking and EZ Package Disabler to disable the small bits of Tmobile bloat.

I purchased Package Disabler Pro but beyond disabling the T-mobile obvious, what else should I disable?
Is there a list or script I could use? 7.0 Nougat T-mobile variant (no root obviously).

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I'm OK w/o root by using Adhell for ad blocking and EZ Package Disabler to disable the small bits of Tmobile bloat.
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How did you get to activate EZ disabler pro. Mine is stuck at activation with a message. Is there a workaround?

MrEvilPanda said:
How did you get to activate EZ disabler pro. Mine is stuck at activation with a message. Is there a workaround?
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Mine too. I can't get it to activate license.

package disabler is a must! I really didn't like the root on the s7 edge, it was a lot of tweaking to get the lag to go away. The last rooted device I had was my note 7 which I miss still. IMO having a rooted snap dragon s7 edge isn't really all that great. Its just a poor experience and for me, the cons outweigh the pros. I'm pretty happy with nougat and package disabler tweaks. I do miss having root but in this case it blows as I previously stated.

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Am I reading this correctly that you have the Nougat engineering kernel for both the S7 and the S7 Edge, and you're demanding money before you'll release it?

I cannot fully root my S7 due to security patch. I have SU app but it does not work. Can I just flash Nougat ROM using ODIN and remove security alert and custom notification on boot? Also, any idea when, if ever, ROOT will be available for PK1 or Nougat users? Thank you.

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Am I reading this correctly that you have the Nougat engineering kernel for both the S7 and the S7 Edge, and you're demanding money before you'll release it?
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That's how I read it. Seems he has been a member since 2012 but with not much participation. Not sure how much is trust it to be a working 7.0 kernel though.
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I jist found out about disconnect pro.. (just like adhell but better ) it blocks ads in browser like chrome and withing apps itself. This was the main reason why i would root (for adway) but this work perfect without having the annoying VPN key icon on top. With this and package pro i dont really need to root. Nougat is super smooth

I actually use both Disconnect and AdHell. I find that when I turn off AdHell while Disconnect is still active I see certain ad's here and there (maybe I'm crazy? I dunno). I don't see a way to update the blacklisted stuff in either app? I guess they do their thing in the background as far as updating goes? I dunno.
I tried AdClear but the battery hit was massive (about 30%) pretty high... The adclear guys claim they've improved it but since I found Disconnect and Adhell I'm good.
Nothing work's as good as AdAway did for me- but obviously no root so that's not going to work.
The last versions of package disabler pro do work on Nougat, I've disabled a bunch of stuff (like 90 items?) but then I notice the samsung cloud stuff doesn't sync so no samsung backups... I just left everything enabled, I don't see a noticeable performance difference, I do see a little more battery drain with everything enabled though... I never took the time to figure out which service I disabled that stopped the samsung cloud sync, so I figured just leave 'em all active.
As for the guy wanting donations for the ENG kernel for Nougat, I call 100% Bull Shirt! (anybody watch the good place? LOL)... That post is enough to get you BANNED imo. People here HELP each other, we don't charge for that help. ** IF the ENG kernel exists for 7.0, it'll surface WITHOUT your help. **

Araltd said:
I actually use both Disconnect and AdHell. I find that when I turn off AdHell while Disconnect is still active I see certain ad's here and there (maybe I'm crazy? I dunno). I don't see a way to update the blacklisted stuff in either app? I guess they do their thing in the background as far as updating goes? I dunno.
I tried AdClear but the battery hit was massive (about 30%) pretty high... The adclear guys claim they've improved it but since I found Disconnect and Adhell I'm good.
Nothing work's as good as AdAway did for me- but obviously no root so that's not going to work.
The last versions of package disabler pro do work on Nougat, I've disabled a bunch of stuff (like 90 items?) but then I notice the samsung cloud stuff doesn't sync so no samsung backups... I just left everything enabled, I don't see a noticeable performance difference, I do see a little more battery drain with everything enabled though... I never took the time to figure out which service I disabled that stopped the samsung cloud sync, so I figured just leave 'em all active.
As for the guy wanting donations for the ENG kernel for Nougat, I call 100% Bull Shirt! (anybody watch the good place? LOL)... That post is enough to get you BANNED imo. People here HELP each other, we don't charge for that help. ** IF the ENG kernel exists for 7.0, it'll surface WITHOUT your help. **
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He does have the Odin for the MM eng kernel
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He does have the Odin for the MM eng kernel
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How much do you need
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It's all a joke. JusMEJOSE claimed the same thing on the Note 7 forums when the Note 7 came out. Everyone was excited to think it would have root right away and when everyone asked him to release it, he disappeared. People tried to contact him for weeks and he acted like a prick and would not even answer their messages. With that kind of record, Good luck. Only a demented person would believe that if he had it, he would release it. He lies and expects people to not remember? I think he does it for the attention. My memory is pretty good and I remember deceiving people very well. How about releasing it and then asking those who benefited to donate instead? That's what a decent person would do.

Eudeferrer said:
It's all a joke. JusMEJOSE claimed the same thing on the Note 7 forums when the Note 7 came out. Everyone was excited to think it would have root right away and when everyone asked him to release it, he disappeared. People tried to contact him for weeks and he acted like a prick and would not even answer their messages. With that kind of record, Good luck. Only a demented person would believe that if he had it, he would release it. He lies and expects people to not remember? I think he does it for the attention. My memory is pretty good and I remember deceiving people very well. How about releasing it and then asking those who benefited to donate instead? That's what a decent person would do.
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Idk about jusmejose but I know princecomsy have an engineer kernel and the odin to flash that end kernel for MM

He just posted it... .
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There really
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Yeah, I figured you really had it, since you were the one that released the engboot for MM + the modified Odin to flash it. I'm just questioning why you claim to need money to release it in a community-supported forum.
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Yeah, I figured you really had it, since you were the one that released the engboot for MM + the modified Odin to flash it. I'm just questioning why you claim to need money to release it in a community-supported forum.
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Oh man, especially because someone else in the GND forum already posted a link to it
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767141717

Looking for LG stock calendar app

Does anyone have the stock LG calendar app working on an LS997 variant? I can install the app fine, but it crashes upon start. It would be really nice to have since I like how it shows the actual date on the icon.
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It's the last of the stock apps I'd *really* like to get working on the V20. Messages, email (not exchange tho, boo), gallery and music all work for me, so it would be nice...
Thanks!

bgibson72 said:
Does anyone have the stock LG calendar app working on an LS997 variant? I can install the app fine, but it crashes upon start. It would be really nice to have since I like how it shows the actual date on the icon.
It's the last of the stock apps I'd *really* like to get working on the V20. Messages, email (not exchange tho, boo), gallery and music all work for me, so it would be nice...
Thanks!
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Do you have the messages apk?

dsamp23 said:
Do you have the messages apk?
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It's part of the LS997 ROM released by Team DevDigitel. I should be able to get an APK for you but it's probably just as easy to extract it from the ROM. With LG stock apk's YMMV.
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I know this apk works since I just pulled it from a ROM that has it included and it was working with the ROM. There must be some sort of dependency that is keeping it from running. I'm going to see if I can do some reverse engineering on it to find out what that dependency is. If anyone can save me a step, I'd be happy to hear what that dependency is!

Did you ever figure this out because I would like to do this myself. Also, you mentioned you had the stock messaging app working. Would you mind sharing the apk and any special instructions not covered by this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/stock-music-app-to-att-version-t3552963
Also, please share the calendar apk as well even though it hasn't worked for you. Maybe I'll have better luck.

dynamo52 said:
Did you ever figure this out because I would like to do this myself. Also, you mentioned you had the stock messaging app working. Would you mind sharing the apk and any special instructions not covered by this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/themes/stock-music-app-to-att-version-t3552963
Also, please share the calendar apk as well even though it hasn't worked for you. Maybe I'll have better luck.
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Just saw this--I posted links to all of the working LG apps for LS997 unrooted phones somewhere. Once I find them, I'll link to it here.
UPDATE: Messaging App https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8dcSlY-Ip1-NmZfVmRrOXczUWc
Calendar App https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8dcSlY-Ip1-RUViZzJsNkJUMVU
Let me know if you get Calendar working!
UPDATE 2: I couldn't get the Messaging app to work this time. Not sure if it has anything to do with updating from ZV5 to ZV6...or maybe just that I'm no longer rooted?

bgibson72 said:
Let me know if you get Calendar working!
UPDATE 2: I couldn't get the Messaging app to work this time. Not sure if it has anything to do with updating from ZV5 to ZV6...or maybe just that I'm no longer rooted?
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I was able to get them installed but unfortunately both crash on launch. Thanks anyway. Maybe somebody else will get it to work and share their process here.
<RANT>I just don't understand why a service provider would choose to remove these apps in the first place. If not for the Google Voice integration I would have ditched Sprint years ago.</RANT>

Installed Calendar and it's working fine for me.

rubiicon59 said:
Installed Calendar and it's working fine for me.
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You're not on Sprint (lucky you). For some dumb reason, hardly any of the STOCK LG APPS work on an LG PHONE. Makes perfect sense. I understand the desire for the carrier to make the phone "theirs" or to try to go with a more "vanilla Google" experience, but if I want to install LG apps on an LG phone, that should not be more difficult than rocket surgery.
My turn to rant >>> Unfortunately Sprint has the best coverage where I live and their prices are much better than Verizon's. Next time I'll just get an unlocked device. I would love to just root the phone in order to run stock apps, as I had before, but everytime I do there seems to be a malfunction and my phone ends up bricked (not from installing incompatible ROMs or kernels, I think I just flash the phone too many times?). Not to mention Sprint (and AT&T) has conveniently decided to not make the KDZ/TOT files available to the public. Let's not even mention the ridiculous static boot screen...

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I was able to get them installed but unfortunately both crash on launch. Thanks anyway. Maybe somebody else will get it to work and share their process here.
<RANT>I just don't understand why a service provider would choose to remove these apps in the first place. If not for the Google Voice integration I would have ditched Sprint years ago.</RANT>
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Someone in another thread suggested it might be a missing framework. I don't know enough about mobile development to be able to say that he was on the right path or not, but it seems logical to me. It's probably something buried deep in the system that would only be accessible by having root permissions.
I do wonder about the ability to achieve this through a terminal app and changing some permissions as the SystemUI Tuner app does in order to change status bar icons without root. Wish someone would work on that, or I wish I had enough knowledge to do so myself... oh well.

bgibson72 said:
Someone in another thread suggested it might be a missing framework. I don't know enough about mobile development to be able to say that he was on the right path or not, but it seems logical to me. It's probably something buried deep in the system that would only be accessible by having root permissions.
I do wonder about the ability to achieve this through a terminal app and changing some permissions as the SystemUI Tuner app does in order to change status bar icons without root. Wish someone would work on that, or I wish I had enough knowledge to do so myself... oh well.
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Yeah neither of the apps will work on non rooted phones... You can't add the other files to system without it.... And to be honest the Android messaging app sprint includes is better then the stock lg one...
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Chaz187 said:
Yeah neither of the apps will work on non rooted phones... You can't add the other files to system without it.... And to be honest the Android messaging app sprint includes is better then the stock lg one...
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Serious question: how does the method used by SystemUI Tuner work without root, and why wouldn't this method work for non-rooted phones and stock apps? If you're not familiar, the app requires non-rooted phones to use ADB to send a shell command 'pm grant com.xxx.xxx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS' and 'android.permission.DUMP'. Perhaps there is code in the app itself to trick the system into thinking it has root using these commands?? You would know better than me...
I'm waving the white flag on this, however I am curious to know how that works. I might consider another carrier in the future however. Preferrably one that doesn't cripple stock apps.

Chaz187 said:
Yeah neither of the apps will work on non rooted phones...
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There was only one page when you posted... try reading the thread from the start.
See post #8.

rubiicon59 said:
There's only two pages, try reading the thread from the start.
See post #8.
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I did and they will not work on non rooted phones..... So no need to be a smart ass!
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Lol
Mines not rooted.
So carry on being a dumbass...

rubiicon59 said:
Lol
Mines not rooted.
So carry on being a dumbass...
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And if you actually read the op.... It said the sprint version..... So now what...? WIll NOT WORK!
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Chaz187 said:
Yeah neither of the apps will work on non rooted phones...
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So, my reply was relevant and pertinent. And you are wrong.
Have a nice day now