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    Favorite launcher (home screen)

    What's your favorite launcher? Nova seems popular, and I use it, but my favorite one is total launcher currently full version unlocker is on sale for about a day. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....launcher2.key It's not super user friendly because it's so customizable. Just an example of...
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    Easy phone to root?

    I'm looking to buy a new phone this year. I plan to buy a sim free, not on a contract phone (probably from expansys). I'm wondering what phone brands have easily unlockable boot loaders and root. I know nexus phones are easy to unlock/root, but I want to have sd card. I'm thinking Sony z 5 (i...
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    Lollipop or stay with kit-kat

    I just ordered the shield tablet from amazon, it should be here in a few days, and I am wondering if I should let the tablet update to lollipop or stay on kit kat. I have read some problems with lollipop like memory leakage and battery issues. Do the benefits of Lollipop out weigh the glitches...
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    Is ART worth it?

    So I am looking into installing an ART compatible rom for my nexus 7, but I wonder will the performance be worth the hassle of apps and games not running. Any info would be nice, I know before lollipop it was definitely not worth it.
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    Which aspect ratio do you prefer

    Generally android tablets/phones have an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 16:10. Iphones/Ipads have 4:3 The nexus 9 by HTC will have a 4:3 aspect ratio I wanted to take a quick poll to see if this matters to people. I was contemplating the nexus 9 but the aspect ratio made it an easy decision (and the...
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    Nexus 9 or Nvidia shield tab?

    So I was waiting to hear about the next nexus tablet before deciding on the shield or not. After today I am planning to get the shield tablet if it becomes available in my country. My biggest complaint with the Nexus 9 is the 4:3 screen orientation!!!! If I wanted to spend $400 on a tablet...
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    USB OTG cable with female micro usb ?

    So I just ordered a Micro-usb keyboard, then I realized that sometimes I want to use a mouse and keyboard but I won't be able to use both unless I get a micro usb splitter so I can use both. When I was searching I found this cable Micro USB Male to Micro USB Female Host OTG Cable Micro USB...
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    Moga Pro, tips & troubleshooting

    I recently got a Moga Pro power controller and wanted to share some tips. Update: The Moga controller also works as a bluetooth game controller on your computer. For the pro, just put it in B mode and connect via bluetooth. All the buttons (except select) work for steam on linux (I use...
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    Rumor, PS3 controller with xperia phones

    Hi I read that sony phones will be able to wirelessly connect to PS3 controllers. Is this true for the Z? and if this is true can you customize the key bindings or is it only compatible with a few "sony" games or something?? just curious as I am contemplating getting this phone or a different...
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    Root Can't remove encryption

    I am not sure if this is a 4.2.2 problem or a PA problem. I was traveling abroad and wanted extra protection with all the airport checks etc. so I encrypted my tablet. Now I want to try dual booting ubuntu and andriod, but I can't with encryption. I have used the factory reset from the andriod...
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    Root Paranoid Android & PIE

    I have never used a paranoid android rom, but I am very curious about trying it out now that I read about PIE in this article Paranoid Android's PIE Navigation System Is Almost Out Of The Oven, And It Smells Fantastic [Video] When I have time I'll try it out, but until then I was wondering if...
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    Root rom toolbox pro is it worth it?

    Rom toolbox pro is on sale this week (month?) I already own titanium backup pro & set cpu. I am wondering if the toolbox is still useful, & if I should invest in it. Right now seems to be a good time to get this app.
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    Root Titanium Backup; saved games that can be restored.

    I thought I would start a list of games that can be restored via titanium backup along with their saved game data. Some games you need to install without the data, let it download the additional files and then once it is installed go to titanium backup and restore the just the data. Games...
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    Which phone Z or HTC butterfly?

    So I am planning on getting a new phone this spring or summer. The sony Xperia Z has caught my eye, but I am also thinking of an HTC phone with similar specs HTC Butterfly Overview - HTC Smartphones One thing I am curious about is rooting, I am not 100% sure if I will root my phone or not...
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    Root six axis 4.2 Bluetooth error

    Just updated to 4.2 and six axis is not working. It says it can't access Bluetooth and then my Wi-Fi doesn't work. I sent an email to the developer. We'll see if there is an update to fix it. Anyone else having this problem? I do still have root access
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    Root OTA root saver

    OTA RootKeeper | AppBrain Android MarketSo I've been searching for an easy way to keep root and install the OTA update without losing root I found this app called root keeper. It is also available on the play store. I will post later if it works
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    Help update 4.1.2?

    Does the newest update diminish battery life? Been seeing battery issues pop-up on the forums after this update was released
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    Today's $.25 apps compatiblitiy ?

    Still waiting for my mom to ship my nexus 7 I am guessing nova launcher is compatible, but is jellybean good enough without custom launchers. The other question is horn. Does this game work with the nexus 7. It looks pretty nice but it's not compatible with my phone, and I might get it, if its...
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    Nexus 7 now available in Japan

    So the nexus 7 is now available in Japan, only the 16gb model for ￥19,800 (about $250). It comes with a ￥2,000 store credit (I didn't see anything about a free movie or the $10 NFC credit). I wish I waited for it to come to Japan...I had mine shipped to my mom in the USA, but she...
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    Summer Sale; which apps work for nexus 7?

    Are all of these apps compatible with the Nexus 7? I am thinking about getting Gangstar Rio: City of Saints game, but its not compatible with my phone, and my nexus 7 hasn't arrived yet.
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    Micro usb input A or B type?

    Here is a useful link USB Connector Guide at C2G I wish I had checked this link yesterday. So I am waiting for my nexus 7 and yesterday I went to the electronics store and saw an OTG cable, I checked it looking at my phones charger and counted the pins, but somehow I didn't notice the shape, I...
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    Root Pro's and Con's of CWM?

    I was wondering what are the pro's and con's of rooting with the CWM (clockworkmod)? I saw the option of flashing with or without it. I have rooted before but my tablet didn't support CWM at the start so I never tried it.
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    Hello from Japan

    Hi I am new to this forum, all of my current android devices aren't listed in your forums (that I'm aware of) The reason I joined is because I am in the process of ordering a nexus 7 and there are many posts here about that device. Hopefully I can receive help and add to the community.
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