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kyocera hydro vibe

  1. L

    Help Wifi calling

    Did anyone recieve an update to allow wifi calling yet? So far it shows that that the process com.kineto.smartwifi is running in the background but I don't have the wifi app.
  2. J

    Help Keyboard disapears but still able to type

    Anyone have this issue? I'll be texting or typing in reddit or a forum or whatever and the keyboard will suddenly disappear and anywhere I touch on the screen where the keyboard used to be It'll recognize that letter or number however I can't see what I am hitting, but it'll recognize it. I...
  3. A

    Root Firmware update after root

    I rooted a few months ago with kingroot then installed supersu. I uninstalled/unrooted with supersu, left the kingroot app (I no longer had root so I couldn't use it) then updated as normal with the official ota. Worked good, phone did not boot loop. Seems better I'm not real sure yet lol. I...
  4. MTdude

    Root Urgent. Do not install firmware

    If you have rooted the phone, do not install the OTA firmware update. Sadly, I did without thinking ahead and boot looped the phone. Time to get a replacement. :/
  5. L

    New firmware

    Hey everyone there is a new firmware update for our phones. Under settings --->about phone--->kyocera firmware. Not sure what it is but virgin mobile website now lists the hydro vibe as 4.4.2. Not sure if you can download and install without loosing root. I will post more once I install.
  6. M

    Root flashed on hydro vibe 4.3 jb

    I'm using awesome beats mod on my hydro vibe stock ROM and kernal used flash Gordon worked for awesome audio mod and TDT mod similar to v6
  7. I

    Screen keeps moving to the right... wth!

    I like to keep everything in Folders so I usually only have 1 screen instead of multiple... but this is the first phone I've had that they make you have a MINIMUM of 3 screens. Any way to get back to only 1? Because they make you have 3, I have my home screen as the center screen... now 75%...
  8. T

    Root messaging error

    Any time I receive a message once in a while an error will pop up saying messaging has stopped. I cleared the cache and the messages so far it has stopped with the error on my vibe. Anyone else experience this issue?
  9. G

    Root Apps safe to remove?

    Does anyone know what apps are safe to remove, since there really is no way to unbrick the phone right now, I'm cautious of what I delete, it would be greatly appreciated if people could post what apps they removed with no problem afterwards
  10. A

    Root Bootloader issues

    So would it be possible to flash a recovery with out access to the boootloader. That's how the lg optimus worked. I got root then used flash image gui to flash a recovery then that recovery to flash a new Rom. If someone could port a recovery -preferably twrp lol but beggars can't be choosers-I...
  11. L

    Google play

    Not sure if this has begun to roll out yet but the updated google play store version 4.9 now available at android police. Visit android police for link. http://www.androidpolice.com/
  12. S

    Help Is anyone else having these issues?

    I 1st posted this in the wrong forum Hydro. So here we go again... My phone is a Hydro Vibe. New out of the box I noticed a couple of problems that are driving me crazy. 1) The sound quality literally sounds like you are talking to your childhood buddy with a tin can and string! The...
  13. TroyFoxxin

    Root [USB Tether] Kyocera Hydro Vibe

    I love my Hydro Vibe. However, When i need to tether during a ISP black out or on the go with my laptop. I dun believe in getting cheated to pay for HotSpot to be usable, where Data limits maybe the same. I use Virgin Mobile, my last phone was on there list for $15 a month for an extra 1GB of...
  14. TroyFoxxin

    Root [Official Root Guide] Kyocera Hydro Vibe

    Warning, this might turn your phone into bender who wants to kill all humans! In all seriousness, you use this at your own risk! It is not my fault if you brick your phone, I did not create the program. Just came across it, took a gamble. Phone still seems to work OK for me after this. Programs...
  15. L

    Google now launcher

    Anyone who wants to have the google now launcher can sideload from http://www.mediafire.com/download/1p776yioo5k4lvo/GoogleHome-0.10.1.920880.apk The only thing needed is the launcher, everything else is up to date on this phone.
  16. The FAQ

    Kyocera Hydro Vibe FAQ and useful links -UPDATED 5-29-14.

    Kyocera Hydro Vibe FAQ Updated 5-29-14 Greetings fellow members! This post will be updated as the forum grows to include links on common issues and FAQ's for the Kyocera Hydro Vibe. If you have anything you think should be added please feel free post here: Private chat with Staff members...
  17. The FAQ

    Root Kyocera Hydro Vibe:All Things Root Guide

    *** Important Note *** Updated: 5-29-14** Since this is a new root guide for your all-things-root sub-forum, we need your help to populate it and keep it organized with the best and most relevant information. Please contact (by PM) your favorite Guide, or drop us a note in the private chat...
  18. kate

    Kyocera Hydro Vibe Specs and Info

    The Kyocera Hydro Vibe is a waterproof 4G LTE smartphone available on Friday May 9 from Sprint for around $229, and May 27 from Virgin Mobile for $149. In addition to being IP57-rated for protection against dust and water intrusion, Kyocera Hydro Vibe boasts the following features: [LIST]...