I probably should.
Interesting. Well, my Note 5 is getting pretty old now, so I wouldn't be losing much if I broke it. I'll check it out. Thanks for the information.FatZilla said:If you really want to get into it, i would just start by googling rooting an android phone and learn the basics. It doesnt hurt. Some phones are not easily rootable or never will be rootable. Just have to look around and see.Ag12thman said:Great! But, what is a ROM and a Kernal? LOL - I am not very versed in this sort of thing. I am pretty good with computers and cell phones and can do pretty much anything, though. Mine is the Note 5 with AT&T. I guess there are instructions on the site you mentioned?FatZilla said:Very simple really. Most older phone have automated tools to do it now. The only thing you will want to do it pick out your rom and get it downloaded and possibly a new kernal if you want it.Ag12thman said:
I've always wanted to try rooting my Note 5 (especially since it's now older), but always got lost in the technicality of it. Just kind of chicken to try it out of fear of winding up bricking the phone. Seriously, how difficult is the process???
Here is the note 5 site.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5
It takes time and it can break your phone still. So learn, ask questions and then try it after. the XDA site is a great resource if your new.
I really am thinking about it since it's getting pretty old and it wouldn't be much of a loss if I broke it in the process. But, I'd feel much better if you went ahead and tried it again and post how it turns out first.AggieDruggist89 said:
Go ahead and root it. I have a note 4 I may root. I will do after you!
AggieDruggist89 said:
I just bought an LG V20. I know...it's a phablet. But with 2TB expandable memory and replaceable battery, its a perfect replacement for now my 3 year old Note 4.
Ag12thman said:I really am thinking about it since it's getting pretty old and it wouldn't be much of a loss if I broke it in the process. But, I'd feel much better if you went ahead and tried it again and post how it turns out first.AggieDruggist89 said:
Go ahead and root it. I have a note 4 I may root. I will do after you!
Synopsis said:AggieDruggist89 said:
I just bought an LG V20. I know...it's a phablet. But with 2TB expandable memory and replaceable battery, its a perfect replacement for now my 3 year old Note 4.
2 TB? That has to be tops among all phones. Incredible.
LG G6 goes on sale frequently at B&H. I saw it there for $450 a month ago.DeBoss said:
So trying to find a new android. My blackberry is just too slow for simple apps and its frustrating Looking at priorities:
1. Waterproof
2. Shatterproof screen
3. Wireless charging
4. Good camera
5. Not $800
So I've considered Note8 (cost), Pixel 2 XL (no wireless, cost), Essential (no waterproof or wireless), Oneplus 5T (no waterproof or wireless), and Moto Z-Force (no water or wireless).
Any other suggestions or ideas? I know Samsung has everything I want, but i get so tired of all the Samsung apps that come preloaded on there. Really want a pure Android phone so it stays faster longer.
That's as good a reason as any.AggieDruggist89 said:Synopsis said:AggieDruggist89 said:
I just bought an LG V20. I know...it's a phablet. But with 2TB expandable memory and replaceable battery, its a perfect replacement for now my 3 year old Note 4.
2 TB? That has to be tops among all phones. Incredible.
I have 128 GB micro SD in my phone. The largest card I have seen is 400 GB. But man, that's a lot of files. I think I have last 5 years of pictures and videos in the card, 60 GB.
I also run all the apps out of SD that can be transferred to SD. Not sure it helps with anything but I do it because I can.
Ag12thman said:
So, is LG the closest thing to pure Android after Google phones such as the Pixel and Nexus???
Never heard of this app. Similar to Textra, I assume?AggieDruggist89 said:
We WhatsApp to text.
I'm an iphone user and know about "whatsapp".... :-)Ag12thman said:Never heard of this app. Similar to Textra, I assume?AggieDruggist89 said:
We WhatsApp to text.
I've used Textra for 3 years and absolutely love it. I've tried several others for SMS and nothing really compares to the features and ability to customize.Ag12thman said:
How is Textra? Does it completely replace the stock texting app?
yes, and more customizable than the stock LG app I had previously and as far as I can tell, more so than the OnePlus stock ap.Ag12thman said:
How is Textra? Does it completely replace the stock texting app?
Ag12thman said:
Dead serious. I've heard of Textra as I've heard others talk about it, but not WhatsApp. Guess I've been in the cave on that one. Sounds pretty handy. I will need to check it out versus Textra. I am pretty board with the Stock Samsung messaging app (which is what I've been using since I've had the phone). I do use SwiftKey and sometimes Swype as replacement keyboards.
AggieDruggist89 said:
Chit... Even my 77 year old mom and 82 year old dad use WhatsApp, chrome cast to watch ESPN...
My 83 year old momma uses Chromecast for Netflix! :-)Ag12thman said:AggieDruggist89 said:
Chit... Even my 77 year old mom and 82 year old dad use WhatsApp, chrome cast to watch ESPN...