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[Motorola Droid 3] quordandis:
Hi All,

I apologize in advance if that has been posted and responded to, but my searches have been unfruitful. My boss has the Motorola Droid 3, stock rom, NOT rooted on the Verizon network (in NYC). He will be traveling abroad to the mid-east and contacted VZW Global Services and they provided him with the SIM Unlock code.

I then proceeded to insert my AT&T SIM card into his phone and booted it up - in anticipation of the SIM Unlock Code screen so that when he gets to his destination country, all he'll have to do is insert the SIM card which he will purchase there.

Unfortunately, no such screen appeared. I was able to access the phone's other functions and was even able to go into Settings>Wireless Settings and switched the device to GSM/UMTS only (from the default 'Global' setting). Still, nothing occurred. I then forced it to search for a network (even though automatically connect was checked) and believe it or not, midway through its search, the phone completely rebooted on its own. I thought that maybe NOW, when the phone finishes loading, that it will ask me for the SIM Unlock Code. Well, it didn't. The phone just booted up normally and indicated that there was no service (bars with the red circle and slash through it).

We called Global Services back and they claimed that we will not see a SIM Unlock code for any US-Domestic carrier SIM cards (sounds fishy to me) and the SIM Unlock Code screen will appear ONLY when a Foreign/Non-US Carrier SIM Card is placed in the phone. My suspicion is that the Global Services rep doesn't know the difference b/t his a** and his elbow and was just saying anything that seemed plausible to get me off the phone. It would be VERY BAD if my boss travels to his destination and operates on the assumption that this will work once he inserts a foreign SIM card and for it not to work at all.

Any thoughts/insights into this would be VERY much appreciated and if this topic was already discussed on another thread, I would very much appreciate the link to that thread.

I have seen similar topics on other phone model threads, but none of the instructions in each of those respective threads had a solution that seemed applicable to this specific problem.

Many MANY thanks in advance!

--Q
[Motorola Droid 3] areyouwireless:
network SIM unlock screen missing for T-Mobile US

Folks,

I am experiencing a similar issue as the original poster. No matter what I do, I can not get the Droid global (stock rom, v2.3.3) to attach to the T-Mobile network. If I follow the instructions"

*#*#4636#*#* - give it a sec and a menu will come up. In the menu scroll down a bit and you'll see a network selection bar. Tap the bar and select GSM Auto (PRL) ".

I see the screen momentarily flash the t-mobile network, then switch back to indicating that the network type is CMDA-1xrtt. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

BTW this sim works fine in a BB Bold 9000. Also it is just a simple voice/messaging sim - no data plan.

Never mind - after more research, seems I have a phone with the US carriers locked out. - off to see if I can update it
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
You can follow the guide to have the phone work and it will fix that.
[Motorola Droid 3] eXecuter.bin:
You need to use a foreign Sim card, not an American one because Verizon disabled access to all other American gsm networks
[Motorola Droid 3] naifs_br10:
i have the same phone from bell and same issue, does it mean i require to do the same as well ?
[Motorola Droid 3] justdroiddumb:
I was to access the screen you mentioned however I was unable to get it to ask for my unlock code, any ideas?
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
I had the same issue. The unlock code was already put in. Though this may be, there is more you need to do to have it working on US carriers like AT&T.

The guide is here
[Motorola Droid 3] rebornsoul:
I c, U have to use Non-US SIM CARD. otherwise U have to unlock the US radio first. but if U having trouble to pop the SIM Network Unlock Code screen, just put non-US SIM and set the mobile network from global to gsm/umts. these also apply to those whose troubled with subsidy lock, so they can input the code.
[Motorola Droid 3] Dimension2035:
Worked for me with tmobile or att sim card in the phone. You have to backup rename the build.prop file in the system(Rename the old build.prop to build.bak) put the new build.prob file in the system, restart the phone and wa-la, it will ask you for an unlock code. Enter it give it 15 or so sec reboot the phone, select GSM/UMTS and wait 30sec to 2mins you will receive a signal.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fablife:
Hi There,

I recently did a hard reset and install all my apps - I am an obsesive compulsive about this...lol

Anyway...I noticed I have a Android icon on my phone. I did not install anything to generate this icon, I am running stock firmware on Bell with stock ICS launcher.

When I click the icon I get served with a window asking me to select my default browser (native or chrome). I did not add the icon there so I have not gone any further.

anyone ever see this before/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killyouridols:
Sounds like an app has added a web shortcut to your desktop. Doesn't mean its malicious though, Just remove icon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] murflee33:
I believe when you did the reset and restored all of your apps, whatever launcher your using decided to save your desktop setting and layout. I am assuming that you may have had a search icon there before the reset and after the reset you don't have the same search app installed. I could be completely wrong but I remember having that android icon on my home screen after installing a new rom and restoring with titanium backup. It didn't restore some of the system apps so I just deleted it off my screen and put it back on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fablife:
Thank you for the response guys.

I think I may have found the culprit. I installed a app called EasyMP3 Downloader (that was the last app I installed). It would appear this app uses AirPush for obtrusive mobile marketing.

I tried removing the EasyMP3 Downloader - but the search icon is still there.

fyi...I did not install any launcher or use titanium to restore. my GS is %100 stock :) I just logged into google to reinstall all my apps and they installed EasyMP3 after the fact.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killyouridols:
Hold your finger on the icon and drag to the top of screen to delete (I think, haven't used stock launcher for ages!l
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fablife:
Thank you. I know how to remove it. My concern was how it got there in the first place ;-)

I think is has to do with the ad serving function i mentioned earlier. I may just do another hard reset to make sure.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] taygutta:
So this is the right place to be for the Samsung Galaxy s2 epic 4g right? There are alot of abbreviations here and im just a bit confused. lol:confused::confused::confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] K Ron Hubbard:
Epic 4g touch.

No keyboard.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
I got my phone back from the repair center and they gave me a whole new screen and phone. its flawless!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArcticWolf91:
....Are you sure?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
Positive. I am going to see if i can take a picture with my laptop. Its literally stunning!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TJBunch1228:
Yeah there have been a ton of false positives on the issue going away on a replacement. Some pics would be awesome. Either way, if you are happy with it, that's stellar, placebo or not.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1ForFun:
As in, you sent it to Samsung? Fill us in on the details....How long did it take? What did you tell them was wrong with the phone? Can we see pictures?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alitaw:
+ 1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
The phone was sent to Texas for a broken LCD repair. Took exactly one week. Still in warrenty LOL. Got it back and it was brand new with a flawless screen. Everything looks more vibrant. I don't know where to look for a mfg date.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
I am omw home now sorry for no pics, I was out all night at work and a party.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1ForFun:
Cool cant wait to see some pics of this beauty.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
The camera on my laptop is terrible but i assure you all that there is no flaws with this phone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
how do i find the manufacturers date?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cashyftw:
Who do you call exactly?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ceejay83:
Did you do the test with the blobs.jpg?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] manekineko:
Those aren't really the sort of screens that cause the flaws to be visible.

Try displaying blobs.jpg in a pitch black room on minimum brightness and take a picture of it in there.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
okay back at it again lol. Going to try with low light and the blobs.jpg if i can find it. I called samsung and they sent it right to texas for a repair.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
Because of the camera its still ****ty. but you can see no blobs at all and no lines. its all clear.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
The best part is the whites are actually white, and the screens blacks are pretty much as black as it gets.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] demonwind:
Can't see much from those pictures but if they gave you a new screen then I have no reason to doubt that you may have gotten a good one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] SpydaPig:
That's awesome you got a good screen. Wish they did the same for mine. I've traded my phone in 4 times with all the same results still having the vertical lines and blobs. I gave up a while back ago and have learned to live with it. It doesn't even bother me anymore.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] avarize:
While having a flaw is annoying, It's so minor in my opinion. It's way to small of a criteria for the problem to exist.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1ForFun:
It is not minor at all on some phones. Your comment is way close minded.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ysuleman:
It bothers me at times... check the sun in the screenshots... After I move the page a little it goes away but it comes back... check both the screenshots aaround the ssun...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] avarize:
I understand that on some phones it is a large problem and I do agree that on the phones that got the really short end of the stick it should be sent to tmobile/samsung to be replaced but on a screen that is only somehow flawed where the problem is rather obvious but not terrible it's something I personally can live it.

Wasn't intended to be close minded, just didn't explain my context enough.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
I completely disagree. I paid over 400$ for a phone that was supposed to be the best out when i purchased it. Not only was the screen defective with lines, and blobs but it was a complete letdown from my HD2 which still looks amazing. Samsung and Tmobile ****ed up big time. If it was not for this random fix, I possibly would never buy from Samsung again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] aranurea:
can you get pics from a better camera because i can't see a large potion of the screen. Sorry to annoy you with this, but i really do want a fix for the screen and don't want to waste money sending my phone back and forth just to see the problem still there.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Teo032:
Also lower the brightness all the way. The xda loadup page is a good test too lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shehrammajid:
that has nothing to do with the screen because it is a screenshot. You have to take a picture of the actual phone itself with another camera. Another thing...thats a feature in launcher pro that purposely lowers the quality when scrolling through screens to give better performance. You can turn it off by going into launcher pro setting-> Homescreens (i think its this one) and check high quality scrolling

edit: it doesnt look like you are using launcher pro, but rest assured thats how its supposed to be when scrolling.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ysuleman:
Thanks man!!! Btw im using go launcher
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] clninja:
I agree...borrow a different camera.. those pictures aren't good enough quality to see anything
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alzorak:
I dont have a better camera. you are just going to have to take my word on it. The LCD was leaking, i called up Samsung NOT Tmobile. Cost me only a dollar to send it from the UPS store on campus; got it back a week later. The phone has been replaced with a flawless screen. I cant help you all beyond that. I tried to show that the phone was great but my laptop is old so thats that. The pics were with the lowest brightness.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fastfed:
same here..

I asked my dad to test his, so he asked me how..

I said, OK, go and download this file called blobs.jpg and go into the bathroom with lights off, make sure you're in a low light situation..

He stopped me and was like "STFU, if I have to go through all of this, I will not even notice it anyway"

You know what, he's right.. I might have it on my NEW phone, but I could care less..

I watch Netflix/Slingplayer and HBO go, full resolution at night laying down many times..

I never notice anything, so who cares!

---------- Post added at 06:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:50 PM ----------

You seriously don't have a friend with a decent phone camera?

Really?

Even an Iphone would work, lol :D

---------- Post added at 07:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:53 PM ----------

oh and just an FYI!!

It's complete BS that its even an issue and I feel if the customer wants it fix, it damn well should be.

Just want to make my position clear
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wish777:
I finally noticed those dark blobs on screen last night....at first I thought it could be my screen protector I took it off and sure enough they remained there...that's crazy...black dark blobs in the screen...lying in bed with the brightness all the way down and little light from window reflected and got my attention .....this is a defect! but dosent cause the pixels to malfunction ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] demonwind:
LCD was leaking? Can you provide more details on how you asked them for a replacement screen? And how long did you have your phone for?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] heygrl:
My new white GS2 has literally no lines on the display, but at low levels it looks very yellow. All SuperAMOLED panels have the blobs, the severity varies though.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Iniesta89:
Hello everyone,

Today I received my HTC HD2 as a temporarily replacement for my HTC Sensation who will be repaired cause of a disfunctional powerbutton.

So now I would like to change my rom from WM to Android.

Is there a up-to-date tutorial for a super newb like me?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=893948

The only decent tutorial that I found is this one. But its fairly old and I couldnt really find other tutorials.

Im not sure if I should use this one, cause i dont know if there are any newer radios, HARDSPL's or MAGLDRS or whatever. So what should I do?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] ElectroBeijing:
Use that tutorial, it'll be fine. As far as I know, it's still HSPL4 and MAGDLR 1.13.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Ahmed.mamdouh:
i use this rom i recommend it for you

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=733649

Enjoy..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SMARTPHONEPC:
Another WTF :eek:WHY :rolleyes: moment.. in addition to no Screen Mode - no wonder I was also having a hard time locating the Video Maker..

Anyone with the AT&T version get the Video Maker APK working from an international version?

Can anyone with the international Galaxy Note GT-N7000 backup the APK with file expert etc & upload it to this forum or link it somewhere to see how it runs on the AT&T Galaxy Note I717 ..:cool: -Thnx

Related thread I just found in the international Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A forum:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1505709
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] greyhulk:
Yeah, I've submitted two threads about this (one here, one at Androidcentral) to see if anyone knew where I could get it. Of course, I had my Note earlier than most people so it was a bit premature and the threads got buried. I really want the Video maker app. It looks like iMovie.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] endine:
Theres a thread about the video app on here already, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1496452 Unfortunately the .apk doesn't work :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SMARTPHONEPC:
That thread does not appear to link to the .apk from the international Galaxy Note GT-N7000..I'll try to email Zedomax if these forums don't come through soon..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Earthdog:
So I am plowing through an International ROM and have found the lib file for the video editor but I can't find the APK. Anyone know if the Editor is part of the Video Player on the international? I found that APK...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SMARTPHONEPC:
Funny you say that, you think Samsung is worried about additional legal battles with the litigious Apple if they include this Movie Maker app in the US market (like the physical home button issue)?

I'd appreciate a better understanding of the rationale behind all these differences between the SGNote models.

I'd heard a rumor that this missing Movie Maker app as well as missing screen mode may not run well on the AT&T Galaxy Note I717 hardware hence they were removed but the rumor remains totally uncorroborated..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SMARTPHONEPC:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1505709&page=2

So could you or anyone confirm how well it runs on the AT&T Galaxy Note I717 .. -Thnx:cool:

I'd decided to wait at least until after MWC next week before deciding on any SGNote-upgrade..otherwise I'd try that "TrimApp.apk" & report back to the forum how well the international Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Video Maker works on the AT&T Galaxy Note I717..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nymviper1126:
I would LOVE to adjust the display settings, the colors need to come way down. Most people love that colors POP but being oversaturated is such a turn off for me. I didnt even know you could adjust on any phone

I WANT THIS FEATURE!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] inconceivable:
It could have been an issue with the different processor/GPU in the LTE version versus the International. Maybe they could get the apps to play nice with their own internals but couldn't get them to work right with Qualcomm's?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] thinguy:
I agree. Some colors, like the cnn.com red header seem over saturated and neon.

But I still love my Note. Setting up my old iPhone4 for my daughter as an iPod and the screen was soooo small. I felt like a toy. No way I could go back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SMARTPHONEPC:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22879274&postcount=14

Disappointing, that Video maker app for the SGNote added an easy mobile way for some mediated / augmented reality post video editing with the S-Pen.. another reason to get the international Galaxy Note GT-N7000 if you can live without LTE & can afford paying the unsubsidized but contractless price.

Please let us know if anyone gets it working on AT&T Galaxy Note I717 .. -Thnx:cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SMARTPHONEPC:
Well the international Galaxy Note GT-N7000 has it now, not sure if the AT&T Galaxy Note I717 will get ever get it.

When I checked out the SGNote in an AT&T store on its release date the Samsung rep was there & I asked him where screen mode & the Video Maker app were & he sadly did not know what I was talking about but I was hoping XDA could get it working from the N7000 but perhaps it's incompatible with the I717 hardware.

I told him I was going to wait at least until after MWC before deciding on my upgrade & I mentioned Samsung should also announce the Galaxy Note 10.1 there which he acknowledged but said he will not get to play with the 10.1 until he is there next week & he said he's had the AT&T Galaxy Note I717 for over a month.

I'd started a thread back in December regarding SAMOLED's unnatural colors vs IPS' more natural colors & while I of course would also like to have screen mode options like I do on my Samsung TVs , it didn't seem to bother me on the SGNote higher res screen like it does on lower res SAMOLED but I'll have to check it out again.

I'm eager to hear about MWC news & the Samsung Galaxy III & even curious about what Ubuntu will present as many Android devices could more easily become full desktop functional PCs when wanted as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ZaidSenall:
I just tried to install the VideoEditor apk on my rooted note and the installation failed... I hope someone finds a way to install it on our Notes...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SMARTPHONEPC:
Samsung confirms its absence is due to chipset incompatabilites:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wcoW7sh-FBk#t=253s

Can anyone recommend a comparable app?
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordmago:
Hello all!

I deployed a couple of application that installed in Settings menu, I'm referring to AdvancedConfig 1.5.0.0 and Sim application (STK).

Since they don't function, I would like to remove them.

Any suggestion about how to do it?

I have a HTC 7 Pro and using [NewTech 8107 22L TU]Gold_Europe_5.11.401.02_Radio_5.71.09.02a_22.51.50 .21U by ansar

Thanks in advance!!!

Edit: To uninstall Advanced config, I downloaded an older version from touchxperience forum.

I also found out that version 1.3.0.0 works quite fine, that means that you didn't get

"OutOfMemoryException" and you can see/change something.

I.e. I tried to change my ringtone via Advanced config, but I found out that the ones I downloaded,

both wma and mp3 files, didn't appear in the list (I can see them in the list in Settings menu, since

I renamed and added one by one with registry editor... uff)
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Witchd0ctor:
Hi, i used WP devicemanager

click on manage aplications and it shows all that you installed en now you can remove it from there. Have the same problem with the outofmemoryexception on my 7 pro with DFT freedom rom V4 8107.

the V3 rom did not had that problem for me.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordmago:
Thanks for your reply!

Unfortunately, I can't use WPDM because my laptop there's win XP...

Maybe this is caused by something in last M$ update 8107... :mad:
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirk999:
In that case you can uninstall apps from Settings with the help of EzDeploy ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1301327
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] text1:
Hi

you can remove application on setting with Windows Phone Device Manager

you should click on manage aplications and it shows all that you installed...

now you can remove all application:D

if not working :

you can download this application :http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=756255&d=1319173510
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elpinta25:
Thank you! I have long WPDM software installed and never gave me to look if they were applications I have in the configuration menu .... always was afraid to install xap integrated into the configuration of the device for fear of not being able to uninstall, but thanks now you come and I saw that if you uninstall jijiji
[HTC Sensation] hugodubby:
Hello everyone,

I've just installed the newly released ARHD 6.3.0 rom on my HTC Sensation and restored my user data with Titanium Backup. Since then I can't manage to go online on GTalk : it seems that I can log in since I can see all of my contacts, but I am stuck on offline as are all my contacts...

Is anyone having the same trouble ?

Thanks for the help

Hugo