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Recent content by bkttk2

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    Throttling being reviewed by FCC

    Noticed this post. It is about Verizon but think final outcome will affect all mobile carriers. http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=6663502
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    Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] VM LS720V7 - Updating, Rooting, and Unbricking

    **As with any guidance provided you assume all risk using the information. You always run the risk of bricking your phone. All information provided by myself and the below forum members is given as guidance only.** The following guidance will assist you with updating and/or rooting your VM...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] Disable 4G Throttle - Optimus F3

    Not sure if this fully works as I do not approach the 2.5Gb limit. However, I came across this and thought I would post in case it is helpful as the latest update is rumored to contain an update to throttle data. The below link is not my work and is only provided for guidance...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile/Sprint] VM Optimus F3 root - LG720ZV6 Update

    **As with any guidance provided you assume all risk using the information. You always run the risk of bricking your phone. All information provided by myself and the below forum members is given as guidance only.** Like many I was stuck in a soft-brick after accidentally accepting the...
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    Root Moving on

    Well I finally gave up with issues I was having with the Reverb. I still feel it is a great phone but I went through three handsets in about a month. All issues were unrelated to any mods. I will be moving to the LG Optimus F3. Hopefully it will be more accommodating. I noticed a new OTA...
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    Root Reverb Bloat List

    By chance does anyone have a list of bloatware that is safe to remove on the Reverb, even if it is not all inclusive? I know I can randomly freeze apps but if someone has a list they are willing to share I would be greatful. It would help to give me, and others, a place to start. Thanks in...
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    Root Welcome to Jelly Bean - Rooting

    **As with any guidance provided you assume all risk using the information. You always run the risk of bricking your phone. All information provided by myself and the below forum members is given as guidance only.** If you are wanting to return to ICS stock please see second post. Following...
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    Root Ad blocking Apps are now gone

    Do not have the link but appears Google put their foot down and removed all ad blocking apps. For those that use them or wanted to I thought I would pass along the info.
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    Root Possible fix for nandroid backup to enable restore

    There have been comments in the fourms of users having issues when trying to restore a backup. I came across a possible solution. I have not tried this so I cannot comment on how it works with the Reverb. Hopefully this link will assit with any nandroid restore issues...
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    Root Recovery install hints.

    I had some problems trying to access download mode in order to install CWM using ODIN. I thought I would pass along some tips that I learned that may make things easier for others. Assuming your phone is already rooted. Open up terminal app. If you do not have terminal app download from play...
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    Root Reverb recovery?

    I have read through most of the postings but do not seem to be able to find what I am looking for. I probably read over it and did not realize. I am wanting to install recovery on my rooted Reverb so I can creat a Nand backup at a minimum. I have found comments on CWM being used, but I have...