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OMG!!! galaxy s plus can get official android 4.4 kitkat from samsung

look that post guys:
http://www.chip.com.tr/haber/android-4-4-kitkat-onlara-da-gelebilir_44151.html
galaxy s plus(ariesve) can be in somewhere of the list

hack4er said:
look that post guys:
http://www.chip.com.tr/haber/android-4-4-kitkat-onlara-da-gelebilir_44151.html
galaxy s plus(ariesve) can be in somewhere of the list
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I don't think so
All displayed devices have less then two years!!! :/

LOL. This thread is funny
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There is no mentioning of our device i dont think samsung will provide any updates
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come on man..dont make me laugh like this again...

I dont think so bro plus not in list

hehe I don't need official KitKat - I have the better one from ADC-Team

Our device has long been discontinued and Samsung won't bother re-working their dated Gingerbread-era sources for KitKat. From an economic standpoint It doesn't make sense for them to waste money on an inferior dated device, not to mention that they'll have to adapt their new TW framework if they ever decide to upgrade devices like ours.

hack4er said:
look that post guys:
http://www.chip.com.tr/haber/android-4-4-kitkat-onlara-da-gelebilir_44151.html
galaxy s plus(ariesve) can be in somewhere of the list
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. No. If we didn't even got 4.0, how on earth can you think that lazy a*sholes of Samsung will ever release not 4.1, not 4.2, not even 4.3 but 4.4? not only we would just jump over 4 major OS updates, but they should also work to implement ION memory allocator on our "old" and "dead" device...

Sammobile says:
" P.S: Note that devices that have been in the market for more than 18 months, and devices like the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2 which have already received two major updates, won’t be getting Android 4.4, thanks to the 18-month support policy manufacturers follow."
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/12/0...ce-3-galaxy-core-and-other-low-cost-devices/
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I cannot believe it. I stay tuned for the version of dev_connection team!

thats why there are all these beautiful custom roms out there.

We are talking about samsung !!!
Samsung showed they don't care about supporting their older handsets as usual. But I have to say hats off to those developers who do this for these beautiful handsets

thats right, an official update from samsung makes no sense after 2.5 years from release.

) don;t think so

Actually if Samsung would make official slim 4.4.2 rom without all that samsung stuff. It would make quite a bit waves. Good reputation and showing customers that they can trust the longevity of their purchase. Galaxy S(i9000) sold like 15+ million units I think. Not a small number.
Even after 4 years there would be interest.
Too bad samsung is selling so much that they don't need to make reputation Good hardware sells afterall Software has always been samsungs weakness.

Rumour: No Android L for Xperia Z

Well apparently, Android 4.4.4 will be the last update for the older Xperia Z series. The Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z will not be receiving the 5.0
update. The Xperia Z3 , Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet Compact, Z2, Z2
Tablet, Z1 Compact, Z1, and T2 Ultra are said to be the ones that
have been shortlisted to receive the update.
Source:
http://www.androidorigin.com/sony-xperia-z3-compact-z2-tablet-android-l-update-leak/

May well be true. But that's totally expected as Z was launched way back early last year, its past the 18month support.
Having said that, we can't overlook the fact that the Z is one of the best supported devices by Sony. Think about it. (4.1.2,4.2.2,4.3,4.4.4)
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To be honest this phone is quite old now, so not such a big problem. They have given us a lot of good updates, and the phone works great as it is. You cant expect companies to update old devices. Plus all these new Android versions are very similar and not much differences since JellyBean..

I agree that Sony have provided excellent support for this device. Way above my expectations, if I'm honest.
It's no real shock if we don't get L. The Z is over 18 months old now and may be nearly 2 years old when L officially releases.
Personally, I would definitely buy another Sony flagship, even though they do pump them out a little fast for my liking.
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The 1st series of the Xperia Z smartphones were the devices that received the most updates from Sony
From 4.1.2 > 4.2.2 > 4.3 > 4.4.2 & now 4.4.4 ( count as minor update )
They had received a 3 huge updates
So I wouldn't expect Sony to release the Android L for these devices as they were already 18 months old
Btw I will get a Z3 later

Android L update
Based on my observations, I think XZ will get android L update...Compare the details in the following picture and u'll see the difference.
Whenever sony decide to stop the software update, under the software update page of that product they mention it as latest and final version..and when they are going to provide some more updates the mention it as only latest update n not final update....So i think there is huge possibility that XZ will get L update...

onkarsingh_pardeshi said:
Based on my observations, I think XZ will get android L update...Compare the details in the following picture and u'll see the difference.
Whenever sony decide to stop the software update, under the software update page of that product they mention it as latest and final version..and when they are going to provide some more updates the mention it as only latest update n not final update....So i think there is huge possibility that XZ will get L update...
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They only make that change on the update page when the decision to announce that the product is EOL for updates is made. They only recently announced the SP wouldn't get KitKat after months of "investigation".
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XZ may get L via custom ROM
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ (C660²) Z running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

The only chance for Z & ZL is the fact that the nexus 4 will probably get android L (also Snapdragon 4 Pro).
But then again Sony might decide to just end support after 18 months.
I'm not expecting them to update Z series to L, but it would be chance my view from "good support" to "excellent support".
Though I'd rather have a super stable 4.4.4 than a buggy 5.0 release.
Once my ZL hits 2+ years (may 2015) I will look at Z4 compact with 805 soc and Android L .

kingvortex said:
I agree that Sony have provided excellent support for this device. Way above my expectations, if I'm honest.
It's no real shock if we don't get L. The Z is over 18 months old now and may be nearly 2 years old when L officially releases.
Personally, I would definitely buy another Sony flagship, even though they do pump them out a little fast for my liking.
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Personally i can't agree.
The Z was updated always to latest, but:
The last fully usable firmware was the latest 4.2.2.
Everything past was buggy or unstable.
KitKat is now a year old but we still have no daily usable firmware, still annoying lags everywhere.
I do like Sony and use it since 4 years, but the Z's software and support is not on par with other comparable devices.
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Hey , last update for Xperia Z is 4.4.4 .... Source said that xperia will never get update to Android L. Sony claims that it will provide all updates...
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Personally i can't agree.
The Z was updated always to latest, but:
The last fully usable firmware was the latest 4.2.2.
Everything past was buggy or unstable.
KitKat is now a year old but we still have no daily usable firmware, still annoying lags everywhere.
I do like Sony and use it since 4 years, but the Z's software and support is not on par with other comparable devices.
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My experience differs. I have none of the lag or other problems reported by others around here, neither in 4.4.2 or 4.4.4. I mean, let's be honest here, none of the software they've provided for the Z is anywhere close to what would be classed as unusable, even the first 4.2.2 rom they provided that was indeed laggy yet still functional.
My expectations may be lower than others though, as I had an LG Optimus 2X before my Z and the stock rom on that was the very definition of "P.O.S"!
This is in fact the only Android device I've owned where I've stayed with the stock rom for this long.
Anyway, show me an Android device, and I'll find you a forum where people are complaining about the manufacturer for one reason or another! It's the nature of advanced users that frequent Internet forums to never be happy with their electronic stuff!
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I think we all knew that L is not gonna happen on Xperia Z... in means of official update

kingvortex said:
My experience differs. I have none of the lag or other problems reported by others around here, neither in 4.4.2 or 4.4.4. I mean, let's be honest here, none of the software they've provided for the Z is anywhere close to what would be classed as unusable, even the first 4.2.2 rom they provided that was indeed laggy yet still functional.
My expectations may be lower than others though, as I had an LG Optimus 2X before my Z and the stock rom on that was the very definition of "P.O.S"!
This is in fact the only Android device I've owned where I've stayed with the stock rom for this long.
Anyway, show me an Android device, and I'll find you a forum where people are complaining about the manufacturer for one reason or another! It's the nature of advanced users that frequent Internet forums to never be happy with their electronic stuff!
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Haha yeah lg 2x was a serious letdown.
I may have higher expectations, but see HTC offers 4.1 to L for their old One.
Its the flagship policy that ruins Sony phones.
They should deserve more, but can't get a "comparable" software support as long as they release 2 flagships a year.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Haha yeah lg 2x was a serious letdown.
I may have higher expectations, but see HTC offers 4.1 to L for their old One.
Its the flagship policy that ruins Sony phones.
They should deserve more, but can't get a "comparable" software support as long as they release 2 flagships a year.
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Yeah, I said earlier that they release flagships too fast. Every 6 months is too soon and each new one isn't really a huge upgrade from the last.
Anyway, I'm looking at keeping the Z for another 6 months then will look at what's around. Z4/Z4C maybe, or Nexus if there's a new one released.
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kingvortex said:
Yeah, I said earlier that they release flagships too fast. Every 6 months is too soon and each new one isn't really a huge upgrade from the last.
Anyway, I'm looking at keeping the Z for another 6 months then will look at what's around. Z4/Z4C maybe, or Nexus if there's a new one released.
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The Z is an awesome and beautiful phone, but knowing Sony will take months to do a stable release i'll sell my Z with a heavy heart and return to a Nexus.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Personally i can't agree.
The Z was updated always to latest, but:
The last fully usable firmware was the latest 4.2.2.
Everything past was buggy or unstable.
KitKat is now a year old but we still have no daily usable firmware, still annoying lags everywhere.
I do like Sony and use it since 4 years, but the Z's software and support is not on par with other comparable devices.
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Not true.
4.3 was 100% stable and fast.
Only 4.4.2 was buggy.

DoubleYouPee said:
Not true.
4.3 was 100% stable and fast.
Only 4.4.2 was buggy.
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As much as i'd like to agree, there were several bugs.
Plus it became laggy after some time of usage, the same is happening on other xperias too.
But lets stop OT now.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
As much as i'd like to agree, there were several bugs.
Plus it became laggy after some time of usage, the same is happening on other xperias too.
But lets stop OT now.
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Well, not for me.
I was on 4.3 for MONTHS because 4.4.2 didn't come for my cust.nr until ~august 2014 (and didn't care for 4.4.2).
Never any real lags either and didn't reboot for periods of weeks.

4.4.4 is a pretty stable release. Battery life is good too. As it is, the Android L update is slated to arrive on Sony Phones in Feb 2015. By that time, the Z will be 2 years old. Too old in this universe.
We should get custom rom ports though. Android L does look promising. Especially since Sony will dish out a new UI

Xperia Z3 won't get Android N

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2016/08/23/sony-xperia-and-android-7-0-nougat/
Sadly our device can't get Android N :crying:
[edit] http://www.phonearena.com/news/No-Nougat-for-your-Android-phone-You-might-want-to-blame-Qualcomm_id84543

snailpon said:
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2016/08/23/sony-xperia-and-android-7-0-nougat/
Sadly our device can't get Android N :crying:
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Well, just as I thought. I have some hope on developers here, but considering how little work has been done with AOSP and CM I can't expect too much

ridiculous they were teased with devolved Android n
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Me too.. I will probably sell my D6603, Sony just disappointed me.
Anyway I'm open to suggestions

codeluca said:
Me too.. I will probably sell my D6603, Sony just disappointed me.
Anyway I'm open to suggestions
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Personaly I would go with OP3 or nexus devices. Good specs and developer friendly.

I like OP3 and Xiaomi mi5 but I would miss the SD card... I would consider Huawei P9 or LG G5, but these have poor developer support. Any alternative?
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Thank you Sony for making me absolutely sure that I'll never ever buy a Sony phone again.

Zox09 said:
Thank you Sony for making me absolutely sure that I'll never ever buy a Sony phone again.
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I have hope for the community, we'll make it through with better sources and faster updates than what Sony had to offer us. Hopefully official Cyanogenmod comes our way.

TheAvengingTITAN said:
I have hope for the community, we'll make it through with better sources and faster updates than what Sony had to offer us. Hopefully official Cyanogenmod comes our way.
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I would have hope if it wasn't for the fact that we don't have an official CM13 yet. All the builds of the CM12.1 are even nightlies and don't offer the audio and camera quality that Stock has. Let's be real, Sony sucks at open sourcing and the community can't do magic

Sure it sucks, but why is anyone surprised? The Z3 launched September of 2014, almost two years ago.
You really can't blame Sony, two years is pretty standard for updates. Even Google only gives two years of guaranteed updates for the Nexus line.

iirc the concept developers are trying to release the kernel sources, which would allow the devs on xda to build better roms.
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The Z3 is an really nice device. Sad to see that Sony say goodbye to us. I hope customs ROMS can help.

I have Android Nougat 7 Preview 4 running on my Xperia Z3 (and it spontaneously reboots 24 times a day which is a major problem that hopefully the real version will fix). I mean how can they NOT release a real version of Android Nougat?

Well the user base did come together and made Sony change their minds about Xperia M2 and lollipop update... At first it was cut out after which Sony later decided to roll out lollipop for that model...
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I think z3 shouldn't use mm or lollipop rom. Because the device will be very hot and it'll make touch screen died. I know someboby have to replace thier touch screen.

Sony cant release N for z3. Google/ Qualcomm removed msm8974 support from aosp N kernel. Sony would have to revert these commits which is the legal issues that the concept Dec was talking my about on g+

Silent8Strike said:
Sure it sucks, but why is anyone surprised? The Z3 launched September of 2014, almost two years ago.
You really can't blame Sony, two years is pretty standard for updates. Even Google only gives two years of guaranteed updates for the Nexus line.
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Meanwhile, Apple released the last iOS 9.3.4 on the iPhone 4S, released in 2011.
Talk about standards. SMH.

kansasboy001 said:
Sony cant release N for z3. Google/ Qualcomm removed msm8974 support from aosp N kernel. Sony would have to revert these commits which is the legal issues that the concept Dec was talking my about on g+
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This means no device with Snapdragon 800/801 will get N.
That's disappointing considering it was working fine on Dev Preview 3.

brianpee said:
This means no device with Snapdragon 800/801 will get N.
That's disappointing considering it was working fine on Dev Preview 3.
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I imagine it was a decision by Qualcomm to force people to get new phones so they sell more chips. And I bet we don't see and 801 devices get official N. Only 805 and later

moonwalker1 said:
iirc the concept developers are trying to release the kernel sources, which would allow the devs on xda to build better roms.
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That's mean if kernel sources is out, we can build Android 7 rom without Unlock Bootloader?

[Android Nogaut] In development for Zenfone ?

Any news or information?
For Custom ROM ?

cl3i550nBR said:
Any news or information?
For Custom ROM ?
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I admire your optimistic outlook.

There will almost certainly be development in the future, but considering the sources just came out today, it will a while before anything useable comes out.

I wouldn't expect jack from asus, it all depends on intel porting N to x86
If they do there is the possibility of CM14.........as long as cyanogen doesn't drops official support for the ZF2
In that case, game over

MGREX said:
I wouldn't expect jack from asus, it all depends on intel porting N to x86
If they do there is the possibility of CM14.........as long as cyanogen doesn't drops official support for the ZF2
In that case, game over
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you right: game over

Yeah Asus is gonna announce they're halting android 6 development to give us the new and improved os: Nougat. Estimated release date October 32th 2018 to be postponed to July 45th 2019 couse of unspecified issues. Stay tuned.
Seriously, seeing as things are going I wouldn't bet a thing on Asus working on n for this device.
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I wouldn't think it likely. Thus far, we have official ASUS statements on getting 6.0 on the device followed by a considerable period of support with security updates.
Seeing that Intel has basically exited the mobile phone market, ceasing development on any further chips to compete with arm and actually opening up their own fabrication facilities to other manufacturers to make their chips in, and that it has taken this long to get the sources for 6 in a usable state on x86 at all, you could say that we are most likely not getting it. Add to that the new Zenfone devices on the cusp of coming out, unless ASUS pulls one hell of a magic trick, 6.0 is where we will have our devices left at officially.

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL Is this the next thing people are going to be crying over?

MikeyLee said:
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL Is this the next thing people are going to be crying over?
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yes sir! why? no one knows! its just a newer version so everyone will cry for it. I'm actually happy with my android 5.
Of course if a newer version comes out I will install it, but without any real reason.

MGREX said:
I wouldn't expect jack from asus, it all depends on intel porting N to x86
If they do there is the possibility of CM14.........as long as cyanogen doesn't drops official support for the ZF2
In that case, game over
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Why would cyanogen drop support for the zf2?
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Cyano will support us?
CM 14 Android 7

cl3i550nBR said:
Cyano will support us?
CM 14 Android 7
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what u'r device ??
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Adhe_88 said:
what u'r device ??
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Zenfone 2 - ZE551ML - Z00A [1080p]

cl3i550nBR said:
Cyano will support us?
CM 14 Android 7
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You can follow CM14 developments for our device from following links:
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/q/project:CyanogenMod/android_device_asus_mofd-common+branch:cm-14.0
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/q/project:CyanogenMod/android_device_asus_Z00A+branch:cm-14.0
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/q/project:CyanogenMod/android_kernel_asus_moorefield+branch:cm-14.0

sferrariba said:
yes sir! why? no one knows! its just a newer version so everyone will cry for it. I'm actually happy with my android 5.
Of course if a newer version comes out I will install it, but without any real reason.
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Likewise. I'm content with version 1 of 6.0.1 Beta. No issues at all so I'm just sticking with that

You want Nougat? Okay then..
But as of now, Marshmallow is a lot better than Nougat in terms of performance, check this video..
https://youtu.be/_a7AC2UXpYg
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CM13 for ZenFone 2 Z00ED ,do you have sir ??
Send From My Asus Z00ED Indonesia

mstfkaratas said:
You can follow CM14 developments for our device from following links:
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/q/project:CyanogenMod/android_device_asus_mofd-common+branch:cm-14.0
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/q/project:CyanogenMod/android_device_asus_Z00A+branch:cm-14.0
http://review.cyanogenmod.org/#/q/project:CyanogenMod/android_kernel_asus_moorefield+branch:cm-14.0
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Oh my God... Thanks!!!!! : D: D
In development :Boa: :Boa:

Flynhx said:
You want Nougat? Okay then..
But as of now, Marshmallow is a lot better than Nougat in terms of performance, check this video..
https://youtu.be/_a7AC2UXpYg
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I use also CM13 and RR
They are great
I Like personalization and new Android
Marshmallow is higher in moment.

I sad my device does'nt have ?
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Will there be an official Cyanogen Mod Rom For Galaxy S7 Edge

Is there any chance to get any official support from CM rom for Galaxy S7 edge exynos version.
Please really need to know.
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Don't think so...
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No chance. Closed source SOC. Small possibility of an unofficial one being released that will boot and be usable but you have two hopes of it ever being stable.
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Just to ask, why would you buy a Samsung phone based on an Exynos chip set if CM is important to you? Possibly the worst phone SOC you can buy under those circumstances.

Beefheart said:
No chance. Closed source SOC. Small possibility of an unofficial one being released that will boot and be usable but you have two hopes of it ever being stable.
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Just to ask, why would you buy a Samsung phone based on an Exynos chip set if CM is important to you? Possibly the worst phone SOC you can buy under those circumstances.
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I strongly agree with your point but since the s7 edge has been sold in the 30 million mark i thought too myself there has to be a cm for this phone since its so freakin awesome! I traded my nexus 4 to the nexus 5 than moved to 1+1 then for the almighty nexus 6 (yes im a flashaholic) but eventually for some stupid reason i sold it and bought the s7 edge because of the better screen camera and popularity and now im thinking of selling because it has no aosp or cm roms..... i mean seriously this phone is a beast of a beast but slowly slowly im starting to realize maybe having so much custom roms is a better choice.... Thats my opinion tbh

Unfortunately only Exynos 4 family have true open libraries, also 5 series has some libraries but i've never heard about 7 and 8 series have any libraries, and without Samsung sources, it's somethink like impossible. Read further here:
http://www.xda-developers.com/the-r...ng-how-and-why-tinkerers-used-samsung-phones/
http://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-exynos-and-aosp-explained-a-story-of-betrayal/

Samsung or most oem's don't give a **** about open-source that why you get skins on phones and not stock they want you running their services etc if you care for development I suggest getting a Nexus/Pixel only

Thanks every one :'(
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But why samsung don't realease the source of exynos???
It's a problem for samsung?
I remember when i bought the Galaxy S3..OMG so many roms?
But now...When samsung want to abandon the S7..we don't have rom custom for solve the problem

We want it but seems impossible...

May be samsung wants their consumer to be stock or something. what ever it is, so disappointed :'-(
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Maybe we should make a HUGE petition to samsung to release more source code? 99.9% it won't work but well..

It's being worked on for the snapdragon variant of the S7E. Dont think anything is being done for the Enyxos version.

sosjadd said:
It's being worked on for the snapdragon variant of the S7E. Dont think anything is being done for the Enyxos version.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/cyanogenmod-13-galaxy-s7-edge-t3414697
Wanted to see how CM would hold up on a Dual Boot now its possible on the S7

hasibgns said:
Is there any chance to get any official support from CM rom for Galaxy S7 edge exynos version.
Please really need to know.
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Nope.
123456

Even if a usable CM build did appear, the use of it would take away a lot of the features that make this a premium phone in the first place. For a start I can guarantee you the camera quality will be dire in comparison. And on a phone with a camera this good, that would be ridiculous. Its one of the main reasons I bought it. Then you will lose the Edge features.
Nah, I'll stick with Touchwiz thanks. Besides, it's far better than it used to be, it's no longer a chore.

Beefheart said:
Even if a usable CM build did appear, the use of it would take away a lot of the features that make this a premium phone in the first place. For a start I can guarantee you the camera quality will be dire in comparison. And on a phone with a camera this good, that would be ridiculous. Its one of the main reasons I bought it. Then you will lose the Edge features.
Nah, I'll stick with Touchwiz thanks. Besides, it's far better than it used to be, it's no longer a chore.
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You use the edge features!!?? I didn't know somebody used that, why will the camera quality will be compromised? is it the hardware? or you wanna say it's the software of S7E who deliver beautiful pictures. I believe a beautyful cool UI is a perfect match for this awesome device.[emoji56]
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dave7802 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/cyanogenmod-13-galaxy-s7-edge-t3414697
Wanted to see how CM would hold up on a Dual Boot now its possible on the S7
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Shame about the closed source for the samsung SOC. I think this is where the qualcomm soc variant lucked out a bit.
There is some work being done at the moment to get it to boot correctly on the qualcomm side, but everything else is pretty much there. Once that problem is solved, its pretty easy since a lot of qualcomm based devices can already run cm13/14 so porting it to the s7/s7e qualcomm would be relatively easy of a task.

sosjadd said:
Shame about the closed source for the samsung SOC. I think this is where the qualcomm soc variant lucked out a bit.
There is some work being done at the moment to get it to boot correctly on the qualcomm side, but everything else is pretty much there. Once that problem is solved, its pretty easy since a lot of qualcomm based devices can already run cm13/14 so porting it to the s7/s7e qualcomm would be relatively easy of a task.
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But, I have a Exynos device
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hasibgns said:
You use the edge features!!?? I didn't know somebody used that, why will the camera quality will be compromised? is it the hardware? or you wanna say it's the software of S7E who deliver beautiful pictures. I believe a beautyful cool UI is a perfect match for this awesome device.[emoji56]
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Yes, I do. And the camera is compromised because Samsung's TW framework is required for it to work optimally. You will get basic image quality and features under CM but it won't be anything like approaching what you get under TW and the stock camera app. This was the case under older phones like the Note 3 (I used Temasek's CM builds on that) and it will be even more prevelant on superior camera hardware like this. The gains CM/AOSP offer simply don't outweigh the disadvantages for me.

sosjadd said:
Shame about the closed source for the samsung SOC. I think this is where the qualcomm soc variant lucked out a bit.
There is some work being done at the moment to get it to boot correctly on the qualcomm side, but everything else is pretty much there. Once that problem is solved, its pretty easy since a lot of qualcomm based devices can already run cm13/14 so porting it to the s7/s7e qualcomm would be relatively easy of a task.
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It is, i have been waiting for Dual Patcher to bring S7 Edge support.
I was going to consider having a play with CM build as an additional ROM.
I enjoyed it on my Note 3 switching between the two, So i may have a dip in the source thats already been worked on next early next year