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Root Root for Fierce 2?

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I think that last fw update just reinforced by decision to go with the ALCATEL ONETOUCH IDOL™ 3. This phone is buggier now w/ last update. sometimes the drop down bar is missing the quick settings shortcut; the GPS takes longer to lock now; I'm sure there are a few others.

Octa-Core 615
2GB Ram, 16GB internal flash
1080p (401 PPI)
MicroSD
LTE
$200 unlocked


Yes please!
 
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Alcatel's Idol 3 is their first flagship phone, i saw the specs, and it does look like its worth the price, but i dont think im gonna get it. Never buying another alcatel phone, goin with the Nexus 5 or 6. Anyways, Chainfire didnt respond yet, i would crack this thing myself, but hell i have no time, btw @lexm havent heard from u in a while hows it going?
 
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Alcatel's Idol 3 is their first flagship phone, i saw the specs, and it does look like its worth the price, but i dont think im gonna get it. Never buying another alcatel phone, goin with the Nexus 5 or 6. Anyways, Chainfire didnt respond yet, i would crack this thing myself, but hell i have no time, btw @lexm havent heard from u in a while hows it going?
I harbor no animosity against Alcatel, i rather like this 7040n and to tell you the truth, the simplicity in only installing apps I truly only need on phone (side effect of 4GB Flash + KK with ART), then everything else (games, big apps, etc) on LG v500 kinda works for me. I'm really looking forward to the Idol 3, esp for $199.99 out the door.
^^ go with Nexus 6
Yeah, I'm gonna spend more than 3x as much money for similar specs locked to 64GB. LMFAO. I mean... I can afford a $700 (or $7000 really) with out batting an eye brow, but I don't give a hoot about Google updates so goog can take their overpriced nexus and shove it. ;)
 
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I harbor no animosity against Alcatel, i rather like this 7040n and to tell you the truth, the simplicity in only installing apps I truly only need on phone (side effect of 4GB Flash + KK with ART), then everything else (games, big apps, etc) on LG v500 kinda works for me. I'm really looking forward to the Idol 3, esp for $199.99 out the door.

Yeah, I'm gonna spend more than 3x as much money for similar specs locked to 64GB. LMFAO. I mean... I can afford a $700 (or $7000 really) with out batting an eye brow, but I don't give a hoot about Google updates so goog can take their overpriced nexus and shove it. ;)
Do whatever you want. Just know that this phone won't get rooted
 
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Didn't work
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