[Q] Should I upgrade? topic

Hi all!

I have a S4 mini (i9195)

I have just upgraded to cm12, and I completely love it, only con is the camera...
Would love if it was just a bit better, not on level with the z3 though :p

So I have read a some reviews of the s5 mini, and the camera should be somewhat better, just what I was looking for.
My con here is the s5 mini dosen't seem to have the same easyness around for custom roms and that stuff.?

What do you guys think`?
stick with the s4 mini or jump to the s5 mini ? :D

[Q] Should I update Firmware? topic

So, I've just started to set up my new AFTV - F'ware version 51.1.0.1 user 510055620
and I've blocked updates with my Router. I'm DEFINITELY not a Techee, and only just managed to install Kodi.
I'm running a VPN to access Netflix from Australia, but haven't yet managed to sideload Netflix ( i've previously had it running on Apple TV) I've sideloaded Kodi Helix 14.0 . I don't anticipate needing to root, and doubt if I could handle the learning curve anyway.
My questions:-
(1) Should I update Firmware and thus forego the ability to root, (which I don't anticipate ever needing to do) or, should I keep running with the old Firmware? If not, what advantages would the newer Firmware provide?
At this early stage, I anticipate only needing Kodi & Netflix.

(2) If I stay with old Firmware (51.1.0.1), what version of Netflix should I sideload?

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Q] Should I update Firmware? topic

So, I've just started to set up my new AFTV - F'ware version 51.1.0.1 user 510055620
and I've blocked updates with my Router. I'm DEFINITELY not a Techee, and only just managed to install Kodi.
I'm running a VPN to access Netflix from Australia, but haven't yet managed to sideload Netflix yet ( i've previously had it running on Apple TV) I've sideloaded Kodi Helix 14.0 . I don't anticipate needing to root, and doubt if I could handle the learning curve anyway.
My questions:-
(1) Should I update Firmware and thus. forego the ability to root, (which I don't anticipate ever needing to do) or, should I keep running with the old Firmware? What advantages would the newer Firmware provide?
At this early stage, I anticipate only needing Kodi & Netflix.

(2) If I stay with old Firmware (51.1.0.1), what version of Netflix should I sideload?

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Should I upgrade? topic

I'm currently using the original Moto G 16 GB, and have a Nokia dump phone for work.

What I like now:
High PPI display
Compact design
Long battery life

What could be better:
Storage, I really need an SD slot for tons of music
Better camera, front speakers is nice but not necessary
Dual Sim support

The + and - equal each other almost and now I don't know what to do. My biggest concerns are size and PPI. I can live with a worse battery.

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Battery usage: should my phone show so much "Awake" time? topic

I know there are people constantly asking about battery life, but I have a very specific battery question that I can't find an answer for.

Please see the attached picture.
Should the "Awake" bar be like that? I haven't been using Samsung phones for a few years, but my old phone (an LG) didn't have that kind of awake time. At least I don't think it did. I swear that my old phone would enter deep sleep and this cause the awake bar to break up

On my Note 4, I have the exact same apps as I had on my old phone (I just got this phone last weekend too), except for the ATT bloatware, which I can't get rid of due to no root. However, the bloatware is disabled.

I only keep WiFi on (even when not connected). I tried disabling it, but it doesn't affect the Awake time. I don't use location and don't have any rogue apps. I also have Unified Daemon disabled.

Edit: Oh and I have to 910A variant. I'm posting here instead of the ATT variant's forum because I'm hoping to get a wider range of answers. I'll post in the ATT forum if needed though.

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Razer Forge TV - Everything Mojo should have been topic

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-forge-tv

I, Like most of you are probably watchign coverage of CES 2015 and have stumbled across a new Android Powered Device called the Razer Forege TV that sounds very simliar to what the Madcatz Promised with the Mojo. Unlike what the Mojo was i strongely think the Forge TV will deliver.

for the Device
for the Controller
0 for Device and Controller
for Software to Run Computer games on Forge TV
0 for Keyboard and Mouse

If this device didnt have google cast and android tv i wouldnt even consider purchasing especially after my experience with the Mojo from Madcatz (another gaming hardware company).

Should I trade for a moto x? Maybe plus cash topic

I hate our bootloader. And coming from the Galaxy Nexus I miss the wide selection of Roms, I have a chance to get a unlocked bootloader moto x. What's your advice? I'm on the fence

Selling the phone / anything I should do before? topic

Got this phone for my gf but she can't stand it since it's not a Samsung :eek::eek::eek:

Anyway, I am selling it on eBay.. is there anything I should do besides a factory reset? I'm not sure if there's a SIM card, or how those work. We're going to reactivate her S3 and buy a S5 retail with the proceeds.

[Q] Recommendation. Fake U8, what should I replace with? topic

Hi Guys,

I recently got a fake U8 (no about us page etc) I really liked the watch but it was missing some features like vibration only and different clock faces.

I'm looking at getting another smartwatch and wanted to know your thoughts. Is it worth trying to find a real U8 or is the U10 or U+ 2015 better to go with?
Is there any cheap watches that have lots of faces or customization faces? apparently the U+ only has the one digital face :S

Thanks

[Q] Should I buy a new Nook? topic

Now that the HD plus is on the older side and Samsung will be replacing the Nook, I'm trying to decide how to replace my wife's HD+. The screen is cracked and I am sending it in for a SquareTrade replacement.

Do I buy a used one on Swappa for less than 0?
Buy one on ebay knowing I can get another ST warranty, but probably pay a little more?
Buy a newer, better performing tablet?

Other thoughts? I am getting 0 from ST, so I'd like to not go much past that if possible. I know asus and samsung make good quality tablets, but there are so many to choose from.

As a side note, I wouldn't complain if anyone has any thoughts on backing up the data. It'snot rooted.

TYIA

New to T-Mobile should I root topic

Hello, just jumped ship from Verizon after 15 years of putting up with their BS. always justified it because of the signal strength. So far so good.

I've always always rooted NY Verizon devices. Main reasons were always gaining wifi hot-spot and getting rid of bloat-ware. Neither seem to be an issue with T-Mobile since they give me 5GB of hot-spot usage and not much of bloat is in my phone. So why should I root? I'm not a newbie to rooting a device but these are my reasons not wanting or wanting to do it :

1- I have returned one phone due to the camera not being able to focus properly. Although the second phone started good, it appears that I'm starting to get some of the symptoms and from what I read it's a known issue with this phone. Any solutions to this problem? Because if there isn't, I'd rather not trip Knox to keep warranty intact.

2- I'd rather have AOSP but a functional one. The S pen is a deal breaker for me and if AOSP can't use it why even bother with the NOTE. The S5 would do. So does the pen work? I don't use the IR.

3- is the bootloader fully unlocked on this? Coming from Verizon we're not used to this much freedom :)

[Q] How to backup cherry mobile flare s3? what app should i download? topic

Hi sir,

What is the procedure for creating backup recovery for my cherry mobile flare s3.

Thank you and more power.

Should i wait to root after i updrade?? topic

Just got my S5 yesterday... i wanna root but after much reading it doesnt seem the same as rooting the S3. Since lollipop will be pushed out soon should i wait untill after i upgrade to 5.0?? Thanks

[Q] Should you remove recent apps from multitasking drawer? topic

I own Nexus 5 with 5.0.1 Lollipop in it. I was wondering weather or not it is beneficial to remove recently opened apps from multitasking drawer or is it harmful for battery life and maybe performance?
What exactly happens when you remove recently opened app from multitasking drawer?

[Q] which micro SD should I get? topic

I have a moto g 2nd gen and I want to buy it a 64gb micro SD (formatting it to fat32 for it to work). I have 4 options, a Toshiba, a Kingston, an adata, and a samsung evo. Do you have one of these? Which one do you recommend?