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[News] Google will remotly install new code

are you confortable with that?
When 21 rogue apps started siphoning off identifying information from Android phones and installing security holes, Google yanked the lot from Android Market, and called the authorities to boot. But what of the 50,000 copies already downloaded by unwitting users? That's what Google's dealing with this week, by utilizing Android's remote kill switch to delete them over the air.
But that's not all, because this time the company isn't just removing offending packages, but also installing new code. The "Android Market Security Tool March 2011" will be remotely added to affected handsets to undo the exploit and keep it from sending your data out, as well as make you wonder just how much remote control Google has over our phones. Yes, we welcome our new Search Engine overlords and all that, so long as they've got our best interests at heart, but there's a certain irony in Google removing a backdoor exploit by using a backdoor exploit of its own -- even one that (in this case) will email you to report what it's done.
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http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/03/update-on-android-market-security.html
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/06/google-flips-android-kill-switch-destroys-a-batch-of-malicious/

Im sure if you were on the receiving end with a malware infested phone you'd be thanking google for remotely fixing your phone, i guess only when they start abusing that power will people get annoyed and demand change.

I guess that the end justifies the means in this case...

Yeh I'm fine with that. I doubt Google will abuse this feature- look at the negative backlash that Amazon had for remotely deleting from customers Kindles.

msolus said:
Yeh I'm fine with that. I doubt Google will abuse this feature.
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I'm not quite sure about that!, but well i'm probably too much old school, maybe a bit paranoid or conservative =).
The "For your own good", never sound well to my hears, anyway don't be surprise if Microsoft start doing that, one day, on your personal desktop/laptop.
Starting slow by removing trojan apps and one day, choosing what you have to use or not without your consentment?...not really GNU/GPL.
Google already know, who you are, which face you have (ty the front camera ^^), who are your friend, where you live, who you call, your habits etc... a way to much in one hand.
"Don't be Evil" they said (i'm still laughing on that)

I don't see anything wrong with this, and I think if Google ever decides to use this function for 'evil' it will get so much bad rep, that it's just not worth it.

How do you know they see all those things? Android is open source, and I doubt the Android-versions that is sent to the OEM's has these spy-code inside. Don't think they would agree with that, because of potential lawsuits and problems, e.g. EU-related problems.

I don't mind at all.. They have the power on Chrome too, and they never abuse it. I trust Google, I just woudn't trust Apple.

OP, Google already have your gmail, contacts, coordinates, search history, credit card number, and God only knows what else. This tiny little thingie won't change anything. However, they'd better remotely install Gingerbread on my phone, lol.

Unrealwolf said:
OP, Google already have your gmail, contacts, coordinates, search history, credit card number, and God only knows what else. This tiny little thingie won't change anything. However, they'd better remotely install Gingerbread on my phone, lol.
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I'm afraid by what i see here (but i don't blame anyone), everyone agree...well, maybe a different generation or perhaps my job force me to be more sensitive to that kind of things...who now
Unrealwolf, most of my data are fake: google account, no contact, neither sync, and no way i'll give my credit card number/real name or more.
But hey let's see how it'll go (the result in a couple of years will not be a surprise for me)

Microsoft did install a 'Malicious Software Removel Tool'. And have updates that are installed silently (but that happens very rarely).
And through the normal update process they can install everything they want.

personal info already leak out to everywhere since you born, do you have a mobile, in a school, bank account, visa,diving license, etc... just live with it.
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Is it really the first time that Google installed things remotely? At least they updated apps without interaction on my mobile. And these updates can contain any code they want. So who saves you from Trojans that come inside, say, Maps? Also, some devs showed that apps can install other apps without the user even notices that (I think there was a malicious angry birds app)
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I am thankfull as they state only being sent to infected phones as we have few android phones and only my one got message so yes im glad there doing this
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retskrad said:
How do you know they see all those things? Android is open source, and I doubt the Android-versions that is sent to the OEM's has these spy-code inside. Don't think they would agree with that, because of potential lawsuits and problems, e.g. EU-related problems.
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Well going by the trouble that Google got with street view in the EU, im not sure they'd like to risk more fines

ttf said:
are you confortable with that?
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i love the idea
that will keep our phones clean, and warez free
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Would be better to fix the bugs, though...
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Not too comfortable with this because if google can do it even a hacker can do it.
Also I noticed that after I did a search for CMS in google, the next day I got email from a CMS vendor, so think about it, very weird to the say the least. This has happened many times.
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And Elvis is still alive...
Google has already an app with root and net access on the phone: the Market (or the services behind). Otherwise they could not install or uninstall anything on the phone. And yes, market is able to install without notifying the user. But if they're doing this well and encrypt the communication, no hacker should be able to use this feature to break into your phone.
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C-o-M said:
And Elvis is still alive...
Google has already an app with root and net access on the phone: the Market (or the services behind). Otherwise they could not install or uninstall anything on the phone. And yes, market is able to install without notifying the user. But if they're doing this well and encrypt the communication, no hacker should be able to use this feature to break into your phone.
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My grandma said: never say never
Well it's not really about hacker problem, it's more about a non gouvernmental entity with that much power...but well some can live with it, i just can't.

[Q] Getting Frustrated Trying to Root

I think i might be losing my mind. I unfortunately updated to 2.3.3 without thinking. Now that I am trying to root my phone, ive got some questions.
1. When it comes to CF-root, what program do I use to flash a tar file? All I can come up with is Odin, but thats only for samsung. I got started on post #2 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12489034
2. I tried using SWUpgrade to put the tar file on my phone, but I couldnt figure out how to get my evo into "Download Mode". Does this even exist on the evo?
3. And lastly, is there a way to just get the hotspot app to work? Because that is the only reason I want to root. I get about 6-7MBs down with 4g on at my apartment and I want to use my phone as my ISP instead of paying for DSL\Cable.
Sorry if these are all stupid questions, but Ive spent all day glued to this screen google-ing and searching till my fingers are numb to no avail. Your comments are much appreciated

offroadn_redneck said:
I think i might be losing my mind. I unfortunately updated to 2.3.3 without thinking. Now that I am trying to root my phone, ive got some questions.
1. When it comes to CF-root, what program do I use to flash a tar file? All I can come up with is Odin, but thats only for samsung. I got started on post #2 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12489034
2. I tried using SWUpgrade to put the tar file on my phone, but I couldnt figure out how to get my evo into "Download Mode". Does this even exist on the evo?
3. And lastly, is there a way to just get the hotspot app to work? Because that is the only reason I want to root. I get about 6-7MBs down with 4g on at my apartment and I want to use my phone as my ISP instead of paying for DSL\Cable.
Sorry if these are all stupid questions, but Ive spent all day glued to this screen google-ing and searching till my fingers are numb to no avail. Your comments are much appreciated
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This is the HTC Evo forum.
"Download mode" "odin" even the instructions you linked to are all Samsung based.

what he said ^^
also....since you updated to 2.3.3 you cannot root as of this time. the devs still haven't found the exploit to give root on the Evo. So all the methods of rooting that are out there right now cannot be used on the OTA 2.3.3 (they are for 2.2 and lower).
just be patient...they'll find an exploit soon enough....hopefully

Yea, I figured as much. So, while Im waiting to be able to root my phone, is there still the possibility to hack\unlock the hotspot app?

offroadn_redneck said:
Yea, I figured as much. So, while Im waiting to be able to root my phone, is there still the possibility to hack\unlock the hotspot app?
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Do you have an Evo?
If so this is a good easy thread for rooting.
I'm sure it will be updated as soon as rooting is possible on 2.3.3.

offroadn_redneck said:
3. And lastly, is there a way to just get the hotspot app to work? Because that is the only reason I want to root. I get about 6-7MBs down with 4g on at my apartment and I want to use my phone as my ISP instead of paying for DSL\Cable.
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I am with you there. My DSL went up to $49 from a low of $27. I am canceling the DSL and I am contemplating just paying sprint for the hotspot until somebody finds a hack for 2.3.3.
Sprint $30 vs Comcast $49. Blo-me Comcast.

Why not use one of the tethering apps on the marker? Search 'tether' and you will get some options. Last I checked, they require pc software, but you can try them out and see if they work for you.

cg 112358 said:
what he said ^^
also....since you updated to 2.3.3 you cannot root as of this time. the devs still haven't found the exploit to give root on the Evo. So all the methods of rooting that are out there right now cannot be used on the OTA 2.3.3 (they are for 2.2 and lower).
just be patient...they'll find an exploit soon enough....hopefully
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't I see a rooted version of the OTA somewhere around here? Flash and go...

tcoz2000 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't I see a rooted version of the OTA somewhere around here? Flash and go...
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And how do you expect him to flash the rom............. seriously the level of intelligence is at an all time low.
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Ouch.
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Why not just pay for the hotspot feature? It's $30.00 a month, which is still cheaper than your DSL or Comcast.

I have a work laptop that doesn't allow pda net or easy tether. They made me uninstall the tray software for easy tether.
Gonna go get my other pc from the house tonight. I have three residences, this one has minimal amenities. This way with my own pc and at least I can tether visa usb.
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HTC EVO can be used for hotspot. I've had it since Feb. Some of you people are crazy with misinformation.
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xnemexisx said:
HTC EVO can be used for hotspot. I've had it since Feb. Some of you people are crazy with misinformation.
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IF you have an Evo with 2.3.3 / Gingerbread... no, you can't root right now. There are many threads with this discussion. All the same answer. You cannot use any known method to root. You cannot downgrade unless you have a good friend in HTC.
Odin is for Samsung. The Evo is by HTC. HTC ≠ Samsung.
There is no temporary root for Gingerbread Evo, no permanent root, no S-off method. Unrevoked is working on it. If rumors are to be believed, they are close.
Gingerbread Evo = UNROOTABLE (currently)

Firmware update for Note 4 due this week

I'm working with Gear VR and had reason to ask the right questions to my contact at Samsung and here's what he had to say today about a firmware update that I need for development (but everyone will get), "I'm hearing the Verizon update is supposed to be available in the next few days or so"
Just thought I'd share since it's rare we have reliable, official announcement before the OTA's flow. To be clear, I don't know if this update will be Android L. I DO know that it will have the bits needed to support Gear VR on retail devices.
He's also working on getting me the ROM sooner, but I'm not sure if I will be allowed to distribute. Maybe others will be getting it early for the same reasons though so if you want a decent reason to hope....

rainabba said:
I'm working with Gear VR and had reason to ask the right questions to my contact at Samsung and here's what he had to say today about a firmware update that I need for development (but everyone will get), "I'm hearing the Verizon update is supposed to be available in the next few days or so"
Just thought I'd share since it's rare we have reliable, official announcement before the OTA's flow. To be clear, I don't know if this update will be Android L. I DO know that it will have the bits needed to support Gear VR on retail devices.
He's also working on getting me the ROM sooner, but I'm not sure if I will be allowed to distribute. Maybe others will be getting it early for the same reasons though so if you want a decent reason to hope....
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everyone here is more than likely to reject such update

masri1987 said:
everyone here is more than likely to reject such update
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Oh? Tell me more

Just say no to updates!

You might as well take the update we have a better chance of root with 5.0 according to chainfire
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mmw68666 said:
You might as well take the update we have a better chance of root with 5.0 according to chainfire
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I agree. We are unrooted and locked; what does it matter.

mmw68666 said:
You might as well take the update we have a better chance of root with 5.0 according to chainfire
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Why's that? Because it's new?

AT&T note 4 got an OTA update today...

What did the AT&T update consist of? Minor stuff or Android L?
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If I'm not mistaken, HD voice something and bloatware.

SOTK said:
What did the AT&T update consist of? Minor stuff or Android L?
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http://www.droid-life.com/2014/12/0...ote-4-brings-hd-voice-and-a-bit-of-bloatware/

Thanks. I hate updates like that. I hope that whatever we get from Verizon is different but I have a funny feeling we will be getting a useless update as well.
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Guy in the droid life site commented that after the update on his AT&T note 4 update, the recents button was faster and more responsive. I hope it's really true and us Verizon users see the same improvement. That lag is the biggest gripe I have with this phone right now. Yeah, it's that good of a phone!

tu3218 said:
Guy in the droid life site commented that after the update on his AT&T note 4 update, the recents button was faster and more responsive. I hope it's really true and us Verizon users see the same improvement. That lag is the biggest gripe I have with this phone right now. Yeah, it's that good of a phone!
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Only lag I have is the recent apps cap. Takes a second or two sometimes to load up my list of recent apps. Not sure if this is related with ART though. Any thoughts?

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What did the AT&T update consist of? Minor stuff or Android L?
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We WILL get Gear VR support ( the whole point of this thread). Beyond that, I can't say and don't care much. If I was fixed on root or L, I wouldn't be running the Note 4 given how good Samsung is getting at locking the boot loader. In fact, If not for my VR development, I might have purchased my first Nexus device despite the lack of SD (or grabbed the G3).
By the way, why are people still spamming with "sent from my weAlreadyKnowAndDontCare using irrelevantAndAnnoyingApp"? That's so Outlook 2000

rainabba said:
We WILL get Gear VR support ( the whole point of this thread). Beyond that, I can't say and don't care much. If I was fixed on root or L, I wouldn't be running the Note 4 given how good Samsung is getting at locking the boot loader. In fact, If not for my VR development, I might have purchased my first Nexus device despite the lack of SD (or grabbed the G3).
By the way, why are people still spamming with "sent from my weAlreadyKnowAndDontCare using irrelevantAndAnnoyingApp"? That's so Outlook 2000
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This is the first Android phone for me where I am not terribly concerned if I don't get an unlocked bootloader. Root would be nice but it's not a deal breaker for me. I am looking forward to Android L on this phone.
As for my Tapatalk signature, I rarely post in forums so I forgot the signature was even there! I more or less read forums these days.
Thanks for posting the information!
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Is this OTA really worth taking seeing as we seem not to be close to attaining root?

will.bates94 said:
Only lag I have is the recent apps cap. Takes a second or two sometimes to load up my list of recent apps. Not sure if this is related with ART though. Any thoughts?
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Yeah that's the only lag for me as well. I'm not running on ART and I have it so I think it doesn't matter there. Just need a software update to fix that issue then this phone will be perfect!

tu3218 said:
Yeah that's the only lag for me as well. I'm not running on ART and I have it so I think it doesn't matter there. Just need a software update to fix that issue then this phone will be perfect!
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Agreed. Switched back to JIT Dalvik and it Was still persistant. Hopefully this update will tweak a lot of things.

It's Friday. I wish there will be something during the weekend. Really want the HD calling

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).

maximus96 said:
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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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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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
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Can anyone verify if Hotspot works on Essential using Verizon Gradfathered UDP?
I currently have the grandfathered Verizon Unlimited Data Plan and I have to root using the build.prop hack to enable Hotspot on my Pixel XL. I used to have the Nexus 6P and I didn't have to root to get Hotspot and I really would prefer not to root if I don't have to. I need the Hotspot feature and I will not pay for it (don't get me going on this BS by verizon). I was hoping that the essential phone would allow hotspot without rooting. Can anyone confirm for me that Hotspot is working out of the box for Verizon Grandfathered UDP??? I will place my order ASAP if it works. I appreciate any help!

I want to know how is its photo quality in low light condition? Thanks in advance
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I want to know how is its photo quality in low light condition? Thanks in advance
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Firmware update that improves the camera quality should be ready when the Phone ships

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I'm pretty sure stock android includes the tethering checks that prevent devices on a Verizon Unlimited data plan from activating
wifi tethering/hotspot.
Some kind of work around will be likely required.
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Nope.
Nexus 6P, 5X and most non-Verizon compatible unlocked phone do not do the provision check that is required for Verizon.
I doubt the Essential will have the check.
I'm on Verizon and it doesn't matter anyway, since the legacy unlimited plans are more expensive than the current plans once your contract runs out.
I have four lines and my bill will go up by $80/month.

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Nope.
Nexus 6P, 5X and most non-Verizon compatible unlocked phone do not do the provision check that is required for Verizon.
I doubt the Essential will have the check.
I'm on Verizon and it doesn't matter anyway, since the legacy unlimited plans are more expensive than the current plans once your contract runs out.
I have four lines and my bill will go up by $80/month.
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I haven't had a contract with Verizon in years, still on old unlimited data plan, new plans are throttled after so much data

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I haven't had a contract with Verizon in years, still on old unlimited data plan, new plans are throttled after so much data
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I got under contract so as not to pay the $20/month per line increase for unlimited two years ago.
I'm moving to the (old?) new plan because the $80/month increase on my bill will be painful.
They introduced new plans today that cost more. So I switched to the other plan yesterday.
Anyway pay more, get less. Same old story.
I doubt the build.config on the Essential phone will have the provision line.
The Nexus and non-branded Pixel phones do not and work right out of the box on Verizon for tethering.

The specs mention that the Essential Phone has four microphone noise cancellation, which is fairly unusual (most phones stick with three microphones at most). But I haven't seen this discussed in any reviews.
I'm wondering how good the noise cancellation is during calls. In other words, for your caller on the other end of the line, if your are in a noisy setting with the Essential Phone, how well is background noise cancelled? Are all four microphones even used for this purpose (or only for voice commands and/or video recording)?
In call noise cancellation is something that really hasn't changed or improved since the Nexus One, which was the first phone to use the Audience chip (no one uses it anymore--Qualcomm's inferior noise cancellation built into the chipset has taken over). My Nexus One was so good in noisy setting for calls. I'm still waiting to get a phone that achieves that quality.

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I currently have the grandfathered Verizon Unlimited Data Plan and I have to root using the build.prop hack to enable Hotspot on my Pixel XL. I used to have the Nexus 6P and I didn't have to root to get Hotspot and I really would prefer not to root if I don't have to. I need the Hotspot feature and I will not pay for it (don't get me going on this BS by verizon). I was hoping that the essential phone would allow hotspot without rooting. Can anyone confirm for me that Hotspot is working out of the box for Verizon Grandfathered UDP??? I will place my order ASAP if it works. I appreciate any help!
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Just tried it on mine. Seems to work just fine. I'm already at 30+ Gb this month on my plan so I'm not sure if my speeds are cause I'm being throttled or not. But it didn't give me any issues when I turned it on. Though I'd expect that once it goes and gets VZWs officially certified lable that may change.

Just got mine yesterday.
Have to say, a little disappointed in it compared to the S8+ .
Got notice the camera has shipped, main reason I bought it.
Anyway my question is, how can I get more home screens (I dont root phones) ?
This phone seems to only have one screen.
I usually use an extra screen for a calendar widget...
Also, anyone know if using a skin on the back affects the camera attachment ?
Thanks

To get a 2nd home screen, long hold an icon and move it to the right. The 2nd screen is there and will be created.
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Any way to replace the normal font (*.ttf) with custom without root (since we don't have it yet)?

Speaker in status bar
I'm coming from an S7 so maybe I missed something but I have no speaker icon in my status bar. Is this normal for pure Android? I really liked being able to hit it and mute the phone quickly.

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I'm coming from an S7 so maybe I missed something but I have no speaker icon in my status bar. Is this normal for pure Android? I really liked being able to hit it and mute the phone quickly.
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THat's not part of any bare bones Android.
I've had Nexus phones and never seen that.

Has anyone rooted theirs yet?

xMopx said:
Has anyone rooted theirs yet?
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No TWRP or factory images if you mess something up.
You can install Magisk with an unlocked boot loader but no way to go back to stock.
Until images or an OTA is released people will be reluctant to root.

Anyone else, having problems with the Textra app? I'm having problems actually sending a message

Hi. Is there any way to get rid of the gray outline and/or hide the bottom "box" completely and just use a swipe gesture? I've tried Nova launcher and it is still there. Will play around with it some more. TIA