Android Lollipop - Page 7

Teknikal · 02-03-2015, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Just did the 5.0.2 ota update on my 2012 N7. Went pretty smoothly for me. Wiped the cache partition using recovery mode (like I always do) and away I went. Seems quite snappy for an older model. Was already used to the Material theme from my 2013 N7, so no culture shock there.

I've stopped using my 32gb 2012 Nexus 7 completely after the 5.0.2 update it basically ruined mine which was fast enough on KitKat now it's just a huge mess of lagging, crashing and unresponsiveness, my dads is in the same state with the same update.

I think when I get enough time I'll probably look up a guide and flash another rom instead on them both although I am considering just buying a Nvidia shield instead I think I'm done with the Nexus line and I've never liked stock Android if I'm honest.

Did try the cache thing and the factory reset thing on both btw but no dice, I think lollipop is just a horrible rushed buggy update and I find it pretty ugly as well.

Blossom · 02-03-2015, 03:30 AM

This sounds bad. I have the update on my N7 2013 and no problems.

I know how it feels though because the latest Kindle Fire update ruined my Kindle Fire 7 2013 it acts just like that.

downeaster59 · 02-03-2015, 08:11 AM

For anyone interested in a custom rom for your Nexus 7 (2013), I'll put in a good word for CleanROM 5.1 on the xda developers site. It is based on Lollipop (5.02). You can choose which Google apps you want during the installation process. Runs very well. Scott is a great dev. Also recommend the Elemental X kernel with it.

If rooting is unfamiliar to you, or feels daunting, check out WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit (which most any Nexus can use). You can root, install a custom recovery, or go back to stock pretty easily. This is also on xda.

Purple Lady · 02-03-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by downeaster59

For anyone interested in a custom rom for your Nexus 7 (2013), I'll put in a good word for CleanROM 5.1 on the xda developers site. It is based on Lollipop (5.02). You can choose which Google apps you want during the installation process. Runs very well. Scott is a great dev. Also recommend the Elemental X kernel with it.

If rooting is unfamiliar to you, or feels daunting, check out WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit (which most any Nexus can use). You can root, install a custom recovery, or go back to stock pretty easily. This is also on xda.

Thanks, but I have the LTE version. I only see this rom for flo.

downeaster59 · 02-03-2015, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Lady

Thanks, but I have the LTE version. I only see this rom for flo.

You'll find custom ROMs here for your LTE (aka deb): http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexu...evelopment-lte

I can't recommend any, as I don't know about them. One good rule of thumb is to see which ones get a lot of posts and downloads!

Purple Lady · 02-03-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by downeaster59

You'll find custom ROMs here for your LTE (aka deb): http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexu...evelopment-lte

I can't recommend any, as I don't know about them. One good rule of thumb is to see which ones get a lot of posts and downloads!

Yeah I know where to find them, but deb doesn't get anywhere near as much activity as flo. There's not much in the way of Lollipop roms yet since the update just came out recently. My hubby has the same tablet as me and he's willing to be a guinea pig, but I'll just stick to Kitkat for a while. I'll make a change to my build.prop to make sure I don't accidentally update. I think it won't update if that file has been modified.

downeaster59 · 02-03-2015, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Lady

Yeah I know where to find them, but deb doesn't get anywhere near as much activity as flo. There's not much in the way of Lollipop roms yet since the update just came out recently. My hubby has the same tablet as me and he's willing to be a guinea pig, but I'll just stick to Kitkat for a while. I'll make a change to my build.prop to make sure I don't accidentally update. I think it won't update if that file has been modified.

If your hubby is willing to be the guinea pig, that's great. But, honestly, most users don't need to upgrade to Lollipop. KitKat will work just fine. Let Google tweak Lollipop some more and see if you like the next version. If you can do everything you want on your Nexus with KitKat, and if you prefer the look of KitKat, no need to move on.

(I like KitKats better than lollipops anyway, but that's just my taste in sweets!)

Dopedangel · 02-03-2015, 10:37 PM

Its being rumored that because of all the bugs. 5.1 is coming in feb-march.

Purple Lady · 02-04-2015, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by downeaster59

If your hubby is willing to be the guinea pig, that's great. But, honestly, most users don't need to upgrade to Lollipop. KitKat will work just fine. Let Google tweak Lollipop some more and see if you like the next version. If you can do everything you want on your Nexus with KitKat, and if you prefer the look of KitKat, no need to move on.

(I like KitKats better than lollipops anyway, but that's just my taste in sweets!)

I like Kitkats better than lollipops too, even more so now. The white background is a huge problem for me - it makes my vision go double. The font color in settings makes it even more difficult. There are problems with menus in some apps now - the background is white, but so is the text.

I just checked battery use from being let sit unused for the last eight hours and it has been awake the entire time and used 40% of the battery.

peaceridge · 02-05-2015, 01:49 PM

Is there a way to go back to KitKat once you have Lollipop?

DustyDisks · 02-05-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by peaceridge

Is there a way to go back to KitKat once you have Lollipop?

Root and re-flash with kitkat, and avoid updates if possable.

Me thinks?

peaceridge · 02-05-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DustyDisks

Root and re-flash with kitkat, and avoid updates if possable.

Me thinks?

Thanks - could you direct me to a site that explains how to re-flash?

Update - never mind I finally found a site with directions - will try when I get up enough nerve!

diremommy · 02-05-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by peaceridge

Thanks - could you direct me to a site that explains how to re-flash?

Update - never mind I finally found a site with directions - will try when I get up enough nerve!

Could I get the link to the site with directions? My husband has the 2012 one and he had the same problem of slowdown once he updated to Lollipop.

peaceridge · 02-06-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by diremommy

Could I get the link to the site with directions? My husband has the 2012 one and he had the same problem of slowdown once he updated to Lollipop.

Here is the site - I haven't tried it, so do it at your own risk. Please let me know if it works for you - I need to get to a wifi (instead of a phone) in order to download it.

http://www.tothemobile.com/downgrade...ollipop-kitkat

DustyDisks · 02-06-2015, 12:45 PM

I suggest before any action is done, do your homework. For some the software can be a bit confusing and making mistakes easy.

Several YouTube with good instructions on the how's need to be studied before any action on your part is done.

Nothing is very hard, but a basic understanding of what you are doing is a must!

The words "Due diligence" on your part is a must to be successful.

Hope this helps.

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02-03-2015, 03:30 AM	#92
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	This sounds bad. I have the update on my N7 2013 and no problems. I know how it feels though because the latest Kindle Fire update ruined my Kindle Fire 7 2013 it acts just like that.

02-03-2015, 08:11 AM	#93
downeaster59 Wizard Posts: 1,251 Karma: 2957301 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Device: Boox Go 10.3, Kobo Libra 2	For anyone interested in a custom rom for your Nexus 7 (2013), I'll put in a good word for CleanROM 5.1 on the xda developers site. It is based on Lollipop (5.02). You can choose which Google apps you want during the installation process. Runs very well. Scott is a great dev. Also recommend the Elemental X kernel with it. If rooting is unfamiliar to you, or feels daunting, check out WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit (which most any Nexus can use). You can root, install a custom recovery, or go back to stock pretty easily. This is also on xda.

02-03-2015, 10:37 PM	#98
Dopedangel Wizard Posts: 1,793 Karma: 30548723 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Device: Boyue	Its being rumored that because of all the bugs. 5.1 is coming in feb-march.

02-05-2015, 01:49 PM	#100
peaceridge Wizard Posts: 1,019 Karma: 4407864 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Device: Kobo Aura1, Nexus7.2, Galaxy Tab A 8.4, Ipad Air & Mini 6	Is there a way to go back to KitKat once you have Lollipop?

02-06-2015, 12:45 PM	#105
DustyDisks Old Fart In Training Posts: 534 Karma: 2742476 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gladewater, Texas Device: K3+3g/KFHD 7"/Nexus 7/Nexus 7.2	I suggest before any action is done, do your homework. For some the software can be a bit confusing and making mistakes easy. Several YouTube with good instructions on the how's need to be studied before any action on your part is done. Nothing is very hard, but a basic understanding of what you are doing is a must! The words "Due diligence" on your part is a must to be successful. Hope this helps.

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