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legendary
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November 12, 2013, 05:06:30 PM
#37
I know things can go wrong, but that's just the user's fault or you are using a terrible built ROM. Apparently I have enough knowledge to root my phone and install several custom ROMS.
Both are easy and my 6 year old cousin knows how to do it. After showing him. You watched a video/read a guide. Nothing special.
legendary
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฿uy ฿itcoin
November 11, 2013, 06:00:34 PM
#36
Will installing the update bri k your phone, or will auto unroot?  Currently on root + custom ROM (which auto updates).
full member
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November 12, 2013, 03:57:08 PM
#36
iOS
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November 12, 2013, 12:06:38 PM
#35
64% for android. Yes, suck it apple.
legendary
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฿uy ฿itcoin
November 11, 2013, 04:37:41 PM
#34
Well, only a couple of things. Android lets me:
*Root the damn thing
*Install software from non-official sources
*Install custom roms
*Access the file system without specific PC software required
*have open source power: thousands of enthousiasts working all day improving things

Summing up: actually OWNING my phone instead of some form of lease.

Frankly, I would be surprised if an early Bitcoin adaptor deliberately choses Apple or WP8.

Haha well said! Grin
legendary
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November 12, 2013, 12:05:35 PM
#34
I think you can using Odin. Rooting/installing custom ROM isn't that hard nowadays. There's nothing that can go wrong (unless you go full retard and unplug your phone halfway through Tongue)
That's not a normal update then and has it's risks.
Yes there is plenty that can go wrong, you obviously don't have enough knowledge on this matter.
legendary
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November 11, 2013, 07:18:41 PM
#33
Rooting and flashing is for advanced users anyhow. Why did you do it, when you don't even understand what bricking a phone means?
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November 11, 2013, 07:09:31 PM
#32
Will installing the update bri k your phone, or will auto unroot?  Currently on root + custom ROM (which auto updates).

Android
Factory updates will not brick your phone and they will close root access but usually you cannot update to (OTA) stock if you have a custom recovery & rom installed.  If you update a custom rom then it is totally in your control.  If you do everything correctly you should have no problem.  If you do something stupid, like flash a rom from another phone model, then you will likely brick.  However, Most phones nowadays have the ability to be repaired easily through software if you do mistakenly brick it.  
legendary
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November 11, 2013, 06:08:18 PM
#31
Will installing the update bri k your phone, or will auto unroot?  Currently on root + custom ROM (which auto updates).
You can't have an Android software update on a rooted phone (at least not on S4). Not sure about the rom.
legendary
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November 11, 2013, 05:11:29 PM
#30
Well, only a couple of things. Android lets me:
*Root the damn thing
*Install software from non-official sources
*Install custom roms
*Access the file system without specific PC software required
*have open source power: thousands of enthousiasts working all day improving things

Summing up: actually OWNING my phone instead of some form of lease.

Frankly, I would be surprised if an early Bitcoin adaptor deliberately choses Apple or WP8.
There's one thing that I don't like. After rooting you can't get an official update but rather have to either install custom, or un-root -> install upgrade -> root again.
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November 11, 2013, 04:30:02 PM
#29
If your going to have a poll why not list more mobile OS?

Like:

WebOS
Blackberry
Windows Mobile
FirefoxOS
Ubuntu phone
Sailfish OS
Tizen
Symbian
legendary
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yes
November 11, 2013, 02:46:51 PM
#28
Well, only a couple of things. Android lets me:
*Root the damn thing
*Install software from non-official sources
*Install custom roms
*Access the file system without specific PC software required
*have open source power: thousands of enthousiasts working all day improving things

Summing up: actually OWNING my phone instead of some form of lease.

Frankly, I would be surprised if an early Bitcoin adaptor deliberately choses Apple or WP8.
legendary
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We are the champions of the night
November 11, 2013, 02:24:50 PM
#27
Jailbroken iOS  Smiley
legendary
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฿uy ฿itcoin
November 11, 2013, 04:43:42 AM
#26

Both OS's are good. If they weren't, nobody would use it. I think it all comes down to personal preference.
sr. member
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November 11, 2013, 02:09:37 PM
#26
Custom android.
sr. member
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November 11, 2013, 01:55:22 PM
#25
Android
legendary
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newbie
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November 10, 2013, 09:35:16 PM
#22
Android baby
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