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  1. zixxorb

    Need some recommendations please

    Hello all! Long time no post. Hope all is well. So I'm looking to get a new android device soon but unfortunately I've no idea which one. Currently I have the Samsung galaxy j3 emerge and I'm a Samsung fan so I've been looking at those. I've come up with a list of things I'd like it to have...
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    Thinking about upgrading.....

    Hello everyone! So I'm thinking about upgrading my phone but I need help deciding on what phone would work for what I would like. Currently I have the LG Tribute and it's a great phone but I want something more. So here's what I'd like out of the new phone: 1. Android (of course). Preferably...
  3. zixxorb

    Windows/Android question

    Does anyone know of a Tasker like application for Windows 7? What I'm wanting to do: Receive a email or sms or notification or even a skype message on my computer from my phone which shuts down or restarts my computer. What I have currently: Growl + Android Notify I really don't want to use...
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    Help Problem, Need Help ASAP

    So my phone was dead the other day and I went to turn it on as it was plugged in and I got this error (see photo) I don't know what's causing this or what I can do to fix this. Any ideas?
  5. zixxorb

    Root Any news on CM for this phone

    Heyo, So a while back, I heard there was Cyanogenmod rom for this phone. Only thing is, at the time there were bugs with the camera and radio (ie what connects to the cell towers). I was wondering if there has been any progress towards this phone. If so, is there a new link to the rom or...
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    Apps Help Making an App

    Ok, so my idea is an android app that lets you connect to Skype's Chat only. No calls or anything. Just messaging. Thing is, I don't know how to do this so i'm reaching out to you guys for help. Any help would be appreciated. If there's an app like this already then that'd be nice but I...
  7. zixxorb

    Multiple Questions (Technical & Not)

    So these questions pertain to the Nextbook Ares 8 Tablet 1.) Are we going to get a thread place for this tablet any time soon? (sorry to ask again lol) 2.) Has anyone started working on any custom roms for this tablet? If not, I'm willing to if I can learn. I've already got some nandroid...
  8. zixxorb

    Device Thread Request

    Requesting a new thread for the Nextbook Ares 8. Great tablet for ~$80 at Wal-Mart. Comes with Android 5.0 Any other details you need, just ask.
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    Help Android IR Question

    First, I don't know if this is the right place to ask this but here I am :D So today at Walmart I bought an Air Hogs link IR emitter, however unfortunately the app for it is no longer on the play store. So my questions are: 1. Does anyone have the apk for this device? 2. Is there a way that I...
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    Root helping please

    I really need help. I have tried every root apk that I can find and nothing seems to work. Plus there's no drivers so pc is out of the question right now. I want to root my tablet. It's the Nextbook Ares 8 running Android 5.0. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance
  11. zixxorb

    Help Tablet information please

    So I bought a tablet at Walmart today. I got the Nextbook Ares 8 (NXA8QC116). I don't know too much information about this tablet per se so I'm asking for your knowledge please. What I do know: Android 5.0 About 10gb internal storage with SD slot and USB OTG support WiFi (including Direct...
  12. zixxorb

    LG Optimus Zone 2 Custom Recovery Request

    Device Name: LG Optimus Zone 2 (lgvs415) Device Version: 4.4.2 Manufacturer: LG Carrier: Version/Straight Talk Rootable via Towelroot Shell Mount Shell Cat Build Prop in zip folder below Also, if anyone would like to make a cyanogen rom for this phone, that'd be great :) Thanks
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    Root Recovery Discovery

    (So this works for the Verizon version of this phone. I don't know about the Straight Talk version.) Hey guys. So apparently this phone has two recoveries. Yep two. Or maybe one.... depends on your definition(s) of recoveries. So I believe this only works on root unless someone knows how to...
  14. zixxorb

    Software Update

    So today I checked to see if there was an update an apparently there was because it said that it couldn't download the update right now. Where as previously it said there wasn't an update. I am rooted and I was wondering if that could be the reason why it won't download. Btw, I'm trying via...
  15. zixxorb

    Custom Rom

    So i have looked all over the internet for a custom rom for this phone and so far I've had no luck. Is there a way that we can make/port a rom for this phone? (like cyananogen?) If so, how would we go about doing it? This phone is rootable so that 's a step in the right direction. (Yay for...
  16. zixxorb

    New phone thread

    Typical Request: So there's no forum for my phone here even tho I've already asked for one. Also, I was told to post here so that an admin can see it. So here's the details/info: Phone: LG Optimus Zone 2 (aka LG VS415) OS: Android 4.4.2 Storage: 2gb Internal, 32gb SDcard, 1gb Ram (I think)...
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    Help ADB via Bluetooth?

    Hello all! So I was wondering if it was possible to send adb commands via Bluetooth? The reason I'm asking is because I'd like to remotely lock my phone via Bluetooth. So if anyone knows an alternative please let me know. I've thought about tasker but I have no idea how I'd go about setting...
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    Help Quick Question or two or so....

    So I have the LG Optimus Zone 2. Unfortunately there's no forum here for this phone :( So my question(s) is: Does anyone know any custom roms made specifically for this phone? If not, can anyone guide me on making one myself? Info on phone: Rootable (via Towelroot) No "Update" option in...
  19. zixxorb

    Help Help please

    So about two weeks ago I was using my phone all day with no problems, then it suddenly froze and rebooted itself. Then it worked for a few minutes and froze again. Thinking nothing of it, I pulled the battery to restart like I usually do. Well upon reboot, the phone booted throught the event...
  20. zixxorb

    Firmware Update

    Today my Event told me it had a firmware update and was downloading it (about 30 minutes ago). However I cancelled the download. Does anyone know anything about this update? Am I going to loose root? And if so, does anyone know if I can get it back? So far, I haven't seen this mentioned...
  21. zixxorb

    Weird Happening

    So yesterday I was watching a bunch of youtube videos and when i got done I went back to my home screen. Well as soon as I did, my event did a PRL update (that i did not request) and then rebooted my phone. I didn't think too much about it except that it was weird. Not until this morning at...
  22. zixxorb

    Update

    So I've noticed a lot of devices getting a new update to kit-kat. Anyone know if the event will ever possibly have an update beyond 4.0.4? Or is the specifications not up to par for the latest android os?
  23. zixxorb

    Root Root Problem

    So the other day I installed an app and it didn't request root access, so I dismissed the problem thinking it was a problem with the app. Today I installed the Sixaxis Pair Tool app (an app that had worked previously) and it too did not request root access via superuser. I figured that was a...
  24. zixxorb

    Help Usb otg

    Has anyone found a way to use USB OTG on the kyocera event? I have a flashdrive with several movies that I would love to watch on my phone, however I can not seem to get my phone to "see" my flashdrive when I plug in my usb otg cable. I have tried USB OTG Helper and Stickmount but have had no...
  25. zixxorb

    Kyocera Event Recovery

    Device Name: Kyocera Event Device Version: Android 4.0.4 Device Manufacturer: Kyocera Carrier: Virgin Mobile USA Shell Mount: Kyocera Event Shell Mount - Pastebin.com Shell Cat: Kyocera Event Shell Cat - Pastebin.com Build.prop: https://www.mediafire.com/?sl17f2cs2464y1r