would need unlocked bootloader to flash the zip, prolly not necessarily root though
looks like there is a manual process with just root too
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looks like there is a manual process with just root too
To use the deep AMOLED black yes, you need to flash the zip in Recovery.
But you can do the regular Material Dark theme just normally. Download and install through the Galaxy Apps - Samsung Theme store, look down the list like # 22 or something " Material Dark " it's free, and you just install it, and you're done. No rooting required.
Just curious how many people use different non Samsung apps on their Note 5 ?
- Keyboard ? I use Google Keyboard, I found the stock Samsung keyboard too cramped
- Text app ? I tried stock messages but didn't like it, so went back to Textra
- Themes ? I don't like the look of stock TW, so I went with the Material Dark theme
- Browser = Chrome
- Launcher = NOVA
Anyone else use different non Samsung apps ?
- Keyboard ? I use Google Keyboard, I found the stock Samsung keyboard too cramped
- Text app ? I tried stock messages but didn't like it, so went back to Textra
- Themes ? I don't like the look of stock TW, so I went with the Material Dark theme
- Browser = Chrome
- Launcher = NOVA
Anyone else use different non Samsung apps ?
On Note 5/S6 Edge Plus - same setup.
Use Samsung Keyboard as I like it especially with Material Dark them applied I find it good.
Text app I've stuck with stock so things like notification numbers work
Themes - Material Dark
Browser - uninstalled chrome as it uses up to twice as much ram as Samsung stock browser
Launcher - again with Samsung's ram management I found that whether you utilise another launcher, the system will allocate memory to TW system launcher - therefore by using another I was just adding more memory overhead - so just stuck with stock TW launcher. Only thing I don't like about it is still the inability to move the app drawer icon to centre of dock.
Thanks MRU
- Stock text app = what do you mean with notification numbers work ? I run Nova launcher and use Textra and the little counter of missed texts goes next to the app icon.
- On the stock messages app, I hate that little description that pops up for 2 seconds when about to type or reply to a Group Message ? It says like " Group messaging will now be converted, blah, blah blah " How can I turn that off, or stop it from popping up each time when replying to a group text ?
- Using the stock TW launcher and not Nova, how do you pull / swipe down the notification shade ? My #1 reason for using Nova is for that feature alone " Swipe down " Expand notifications, meaning I can swipe down anywhere on the screen, and the notification shade drops down. As opposed to stock, I have to reach my hand way up to the very top of the screen to swipe it down, which sucks big time.
- Using stock launcher how do you change the icon pack ?
Thanks MRU
- Stock text app = what do you mean with notification numbers work ? I run Nova launcher and use Textra and the little counter of missed texts goes next to the app icon.
- On the stock messages app, I hate that little description that pops up for 2 seconds when about to type or reply to a Group Message ? It says like " Group messaging will now be converted, blah, blah blah " How can I turn that off, or stop it from popping up each time when replying to a group text ?
- Using the stock TW launcher and not Nova, how do you pull / swipe down the notification shade ? My #1 reason for using Nova is for that feature alone " Swipe down " Expand notifications, meaning I can swipe down anywhere on the screen, and the notification shade drops down. As opposed to stock, I have to reach my hand way up to the very top of the screen to swipe it down, which sucks big time.
- Using stock launcher how do you change the icon pack ?
Notification number appears on TW launcher with stock icons
You can do same on Nova with Tesla Unread plugin
- I only really send standard and not group messaging
- I just have to swipe from top
- use Samsung themes but generally just keep material dark or light theme and its icons. Not as good as a full icon pack but does the job
For the last week I've been on the hunt for an unlocked T-Mobile Note 5 (or Edge+) and finally came across one. However, it's in white :/. I'm not big fan of white but I've never owned a white device before so can't really judge how it looks.
So, I was wondering if anyone has it in white? How does it look in person?
So, I was wondering if anyone has it in white? How does it look in person?
Just switched back to my Note 5 after using my 6 Plus for a week.
Observations after switching
1) Really missed the back button. It is consistently in one place no matter what app i am in or what I am doing.
2) Love the screen on the N5 so much better.
3) Prefer the widgets i do use to be on my home screen. Just a personal preference.
4) Notification light.........please Apple adopt this!
5) Battery life on my 6 Plus is better. Especially in standby or overnight. The 6 Plus just is better at conserving battery when not in use.
6) The IOS keyboard is the best I have ever used!
7) In IOS some apps are using TouchID for authentication. wish Android would do the same. My banking app (BofA) allows TouchID instead of a password.
8) The 6 Plus is showing its age compared to the Note 5. But it is almost year old. So will compare it to the 6s Plus in a couple of weeks.
Observations after switching
1) Really missed the back button. It is consistently in one place no matter what app i am in or what I am doing.
2) Love the screen on the N5 so much better.
3) Prefer the widgets i do use to be on my home screen. Just a personal preference.
4) Notification light.........please Apple adopt this!
5) Battery life on my 6 Plus is better. Especially in standby or overnight. The 6 Plus just is better at conserving battery when not in use.
6) The IOS keyboard is the best I have ever used!
7) In IOS some apps are using TouchID for authentication. wish Android would do the same. My banking app (BofA) allows TouchID instead of a password.
8) The 6 Plus is showing its age compared to the Note 5. But it is almost year old. So will compare it to the 6s Plus in a couple of weeks.
There's a solution for #7 until Android M comes out. Download an app called FingerSecurity.
Ok guy's, I do have one question, for those of you who have had the LG G4 (the closest camera to what the new Nexus 5 will have), and the Note 5, which phone has the fastest autofocus? This is important as I take pictures of our new, well 5 months old now, doggy and I need fast autofocus.
White is right, Jack!
I prefer it over my Blue/(Black) S6 as it's less of a fingerprint magnet and the OS just looks cleaner to me on a white phone. (white pages blend in with the bezels)
I went for white this time round too. After a few bluey black S6s with fingerprints all over them I decided on white pearl which does a really good job of not showing them.
Aside from that, it looks clean.
Oh gord, it's dropped again to £458 on eglobal now... will it be £430 by the Nexus 5 announcement?
Also anyone used a G4 and Note 5 and able to say which has the best autofocus or tap to focus and take a shot?
Also anyone used a G4 and Note 5 and able to say which has the best autofocus or tap to focus and take a shot?
I had a G4 and had it replaced under warranty because I thought there was something wrong with it. The only advice I can give you now is that having both the G4 and S6 edge the G4 is ****, the camera is a little faster to focus but all that time and more is lost opening the camera app.
It doesn't take near as good of photos but the battery is better but then the S6/edge is better to hold in hand. The Samsung has the better screen as well.
I had both the S6 edge and the S6 and for me the only thing I preferred on the S6 was the feel of it. As for the G4 it was dam uncomfortable to hold even for a small length of time. That may be down to the way I hold a phone which is with my little finger under the bottom(just under the charging port) but I hold all my phones the same way.
At the end of the day the only thing better with the G4 was the battery.
Hmm thanks. Speed opening the camera app can be important as is picture quality. Thankyou for your reply.
Finger Security is a great app, love it. But that's going to just put on a security layer to open the app, he would still be required by BOA to sign in.
Sorry I'm slightly confused. Is this what he's going for?
http://m.androidcentral.com/bank-america-now-lets-you-sign-android-app-your-fingerprint
So after a few days use I am pretty happy with the difference the extra ram makes and TW refinements.
Compared to the S6 it is notably smoother (or way less jumpy/janky) and, after just using a very close-to-stock OnePlus 2 for three weeks, the Note 5 feels just as slick and smooth in contrast to the notable differences when going from S6 to OP2.
These are just initial opinions on stock ROM with just a couple of my usual apps disabled. I've yet to bother with package disabler.
Compared to the S6 it is notably smoother (or way less jumpy/janky) and, after just using a very close-to-stock OnePlus 2 for three weeks, the Note 5 feels just as slick and smooth in contrast to the notable differences when going from S6 to OP2.
These are just initial opinions on stock ROM with just a couple of my usual apps disabled. I've yet to bother with package disabler.
Yup. And fortunately many apps will follow. But again, Finger Security is a must have app for me.
Ggahhhh its now 445! Stuff it i'm working the finances out and pulling the trigger, I can't ignore a price like that! The new Nexus is bound to be around the 400 mark yet the Note 5 gives a lot more.
I've never owned a phablet before and going from a Nexus 5 to a Note 5 is scary, but I was all but ready to buy a Note 4 so I'll give it a go.
EDIT: Just waiting for the funds to clear on my credit card then I'm getting the Note 5. If the new LG Nexus ends up with a SnapDragon 620, 3GB RAM, 32 and 64GB storage, 2K screen and the camera is very good I'll be annoyed, something tells me it won't get all that though.
I've never owned a phablet before and going from a Nexus 5 to a Note 5 is scary, but I was all but ready to buy a Note 4 so I'll give it a go.
EDIT: Just waiting for the funds to clear on my credit card then I'm getting the Note 5. If the new LG Nexus ends up with a SnapDragon 620, 3GB RAM, 32 and 64GB storage, 2K screen and the camera is very good I'll be annoyed, something tells me it won't get all that though.
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