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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derekdoom:
Thanks, will do. It's in the shop at the moment, I suspect this is probably what they're doing now.

Perhaps subconsciously I'm just looking for someone to tell me it's irreparable so I can rush out

and pick up a Galaxy Nexus.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derekdoom:
Hey Harbb

Just wanted to give you an update on this, got it back from the shop who said they would need to send it to Samsung for a hardware repair, didn't expect it to work but fastbooted the stock bootloader, radio and image to the device and it's now working!

I've already moved onto a Galaxy Nexus on contract but at least now I can make a bit of money back off my old phone.

Thanks again for the advice

Derek
[HTC One X] wld2233:
I'v got a problem with lens glass.i noted that lens is moving a little..is it normal?
[HTC One X] ThatNerdGuy:
No.

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxidil:
hi folks

i am using galaxy s 3. is it possible to share music during call . this is possible in nokia then why not in most advanced android set.

any link

any suggestion...................
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxidil:
forum is silent on this issue. is it impossible to play music during call in our latest smart phones?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nodstuff:
Or else nobody cares, either way it doesn't look like you'll get an answer.
[Galaxy S II General] zkm1223:
Hi,

I have a S2 and a couple months back I didn't have any problems with my GPS. Now however, whenever I open the navigation and type a location, it finds me on the map and highlights the route to take, however at the bottom of the screen it says "searching for GPS" and therefore does not starts the navigation.

I have rooted the phone last month. I am not sure if this is the problem and I don't know how to unroot the phone so I can't check if this is the problem.

Any help is much appreciated. Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] bundi22:
Open maps first, wait for it to locate you in maps. Then exit maps and re enter navigation address and it should work
[Galaxy S II General] kmfva:
Happened to me when i Got an alluminium case
[Galaxy S II General] zkm1223:
Thanks for the help. It seems to work when I open the maps first and then open the navigation later like bundi22 said.

Why is it weird like this? Is there anyway of making it work by opening the navigation straight away, instead of going onto the maps first?
[Galaxy S II General] pendejerto:
im having a similar issue, 7 to 10 sats in view, no fix, happened on the last two days, before, fix was in 3~5 secs, anyone?
[Galaxy S II General] egps2:
Hey guys what I found worked really well for me was to use an app called fasterfix from play store to change the ntp server to my country which made it much better (resets on rom flash) also mobile data works much better than wifi for a fix and very rarely it just gets stuck so a quick reboot might help!
[Galaxy S II General] redmanc35:
I'm having the same issue since yesterday, just not finding any GPS satellites, but it was fine two days ago.
[Galaxy S II General] jonnyspurukl:
Use GPS status fron store. Sorts all my issues
[Galaxy S II General] redmanc35:
Used that and then faster fix, hasn't helped yet. Will keep trying different things.
[Galaxy S II General] egps2:
Hi sorry to hear that but does this issue persist across reboots? I doubt the problem is due to rooting but sometimes it can help to either wipe cache and dalvik or re-flash your rom. I have had random GPS issues on some firmware versions but for me personally DXLPB has been the best. I would start by trying small changes like wiping caches first though and save changing roms for later if this is your only issue. Also, sometimes performing a full wipe can fix small bugs like this but a full wipe can take a lot of time so let's save that for a last but possible option! Good luck with it though, I know how annoying it can be if the GPS plays up!

The ROM I use: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1544487

The Kernel I use: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
[Galaxy S II General] gr2egor2:
I've got the same :(. Not sure if the weather has got anything to do with it. it has been very cloudy for x days here in Scotland.

I have never had any problems with gps until now. About 10 satellites in view but no fix. It drives me crazy because I run with endomondo using gps signal.

I read about mods that improve gps fix but I can not find it now.

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[Galaxy S II General] zee54:
Great tip mate, had issues with getting GPS Fix after flashing CM9 but used your fasterfix app tip, selected UK and bosh, not getting fixes on 10 satellites :D Thank you very much sir, saved me flashing another ROM.

Are you sure you used fasterfix properly? Did it actually changed your Current Server? My one by default was set to an american/canadian one, hence why I wasn't getting any fixes. Changed it to my country and now it works like a charm :) .. Select your country/region and hit go and make sure the server link in Current Server updates, then use GPS Test app to test your GPS.
[Galaxy S II General] TheSopranos16:
What rom are you guys using? I've noticed that my GPS sucks since installing XWLPM (Russia 4.04). I tried flashing back to a different modem but it didn't help. I'm patiently waiting for a new 4.04 ROM which might help the situation out. I've tried fasterfix as well as several other programs but it doesn't help much. My phone used to get a gps lock within 10 seconds indoors and within 5-7 seconds outdoors. Now it takes minutes...
[Galaxy S II General] zee54:
I'm currently running on CM9 nightly, stock CM Kernel, KH3 modem. Try testing out a few different regions in FasterFix. Use the GPS Test app to test your GPS. And, obviously, make sure you're outside or close enough to a window to get a clear signal.
[Galaxy S II General] snappy123:
so which server do i set for australia
[Galaxy S II General] zee54:
Maybe Oceania. I'm not too sure, best to choose the reagion nearest to you and if that doesn't work try a different one.
[Galaxy S II General] Red_Vex:
+1.

Resolved in the same way.
[Galaxy S II General] gr2egor2:
gps fixes quicker when you take you're phone out of aluminium case(if you have one)

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[Galaxy S II General] m.kochan10:
I live in Sweden. I've tested: stock XWLPG; RR with kernels: CM9 (not the last one though), Siyah 3.4.1, NEAK 2.1.1; CM9 RC2, CM9 0721.

Results:

- Instant GPS lock on stock XWLPG (blinking icon, fix within few seconds) and on RR (no blinking icon, fix within less than ten seconds) but only with Siyah and NEAK kernels. No problems whatsoever.

- Unfortunately both CM9 builds and RR with CM9 kernel gave horrible scores. It took 4-8 minutes to fix.

I find it really hard to believe that gps problems are weather-related (at least in my place).
[Galaxy S II General] cimmicola:
Samsung's GPS always hard to link the satellites, it must work with A-GPS assist, you can download faster fix from google play, and assigned a agps sever near your region, that's helpful
[Galaxy S II General] yanbros:
There has been a solar storm this pass week causing disruptions to GPS users across the board. Not sure if its been cleared?
[Galaxy S II General] :
Paradoxically this solar storm seems to affect only CM9 kernels in my case ;) (I haven't noticed any issues with gps fix on other roms with different kernels.)
[Galaxy S II General] ertioct:
Im my case it depends on the modem version, if I use a modem with GPS fast reception it drains faster the battery but has good accuracy. The ones that not drain the battery fast such as KL3 have worse GPS sreception.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adnan.makarevic:
hi there,

i flash my phone with a wrong pit file, and i run into a problem. its already fixed again by my self, but i want to share my experience with you, maybe someone can use it too.

you can download stock- roms, odin and pit files for your phone on sammobile.com. i found a explanation on samdownloads.de with follow information's:

- pit file with 220 on the end is for 16gb version

- pit file with 322 is for 32bg version

- pit file with 329 is for 64gb version

HOLD ON! This information's are wrong for me, and that's why i ran into this problem.

so i download a rom, and i choose the 322 file for my device and start with the flash process. result from that was, that odin hangs on step, SET PARTITION, and that was it. before, i already deleted the other pit files, while i was thinking i didn't need it. so the first was, i investigate some times to find the pit files on the net again and i start to flash with all files, one after the other..

my phone hangs with 220 pit file, with 322 pit file but i get it successfully flashed with 329 file, which if i believe to samdownloads.de was the file for the 64gb version of the phone.

in my opinion and if i look on my experience right now, for international i9300 32bg version the right pit file was the 329. after flashing it again, my phone was again fully stock, everything was fine, my 25gb free space was there, so its fine.

maybe i can help someone with this information's.. ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sak500:
I've had my S3 since may 25th MAY and done tons of flashing of ROMS. Never have i ticked the pit as it was clearly mentioned in all the flashing tutorials. There is no need to do it and dont need to encourage others to do something which can hard brick their phones.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
100% agree stay away from PIT unless you really know what you are doing .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adnan.makarevic:
its only as a information, maybe somebody runs into the same problem.. ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PjotrFias:
It's true that's it's not advised to play with pit files, but I think it would be better if you explained to people why.

Pit files are to be used only when you need to restore partition layout on the phone. That means after you mess up partitions and not before. Bu some guys just ignore warnings like this.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
The why is generally that they use the wrong PIT files .

One of the stupid reasons why is going to forum xxxx downloading firmware from them then coming here to ask why has it broke my phone .

PIT mistakes for SG range are in the thousands not just the odd few .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boboschiyax:
flashed a pit file and now my galaxy s2 is hard bricked

Hi

im new to xda. but having been trying to root my galaxy s2 I9100 through xda tutorials.

my problem started when i flashed a pit file with odin.and now i think its hard bricked. doesn't respond to anything, doesn't show on odin either. ive taken the battery out and have kept it like it for more than 6 hours, with no luck at all. but once i put in the battery to check it becomes hot. even bought a USB Jig and tried, nothing happened. please help as in my country we dont get warranty or we dont samsung service centers. I've tried so many ways to get my phone to life but have failed.. please help:crying:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Does the phone boot to download mode does Odin see the phone .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boboschiyax:
nope nothing happens only gets hot..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
One source a USB Recovery Jig and try to enter download mode .Flash stock firmware .

That fails its a paid for service centre job .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boboschiyax:
thanks but already did that. didn't work:(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Odia:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32367917
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mamo1988:
pleaaaaaaaaaase help me !!

i tried 4 pit files to repartition my samsung s3 i9300 but all the result is fault

my s3 now dead

please help me

i search google for all pit files of i9300 but no success:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase can anybody help me!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XyRo7ec:
please help me i did the same thing i have note 3 of n9005 UAE version of 32gb and i flashed a wrong pit file (i.e i flashed N900A pit file in N9005 ) and i tried many pit files using Nand erase all in odin but its not working for me as it just erased the partion in my phone but its not repartioning i mean not replacing any pit file

and odin just showing me error all the time and flashing FAIL
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeilH1978:
Nothing you can do. If you flash a wrong pit file then your phone is broken. Hard bricked.

The only possibility for you is finding someone with a JTAG box. Try one of those phone repair shops. AFAIK, that's your only hope.

Flashing a wrong pit file is pretty much the worst possible thing you can do to your phone. How the hell did you manage to flash the wrong pit file? Didn't you double, triple, quadruple check that it was the correct file before flashing?

Please don't tell me that you knew that the file was meant for another phone? I've actually seen people do that... :facepalm:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayvl:
It is possible because people usually think in terms of branding. Not aware different models may exist in different regions. Example the note gen1 has Korean and Chinese and US versions, each has a different model number.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Munawar Mehmood:
Here is the pit file for Note 3 SM-N9005 32gb varient.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] padhpataka:
HELP i think flashed the wrong .tar root file for my Galaxy J7 Pro

Hey man,

XDA doesn't trust me enough to let me make my own post and as I'm writing this I'm supposed to be studying for the 3 exams I will be having.

So,

I rooted my phone susing ODIN and the same root file a few months ago on Android 7.1 and it worked. I used it with TWRP recovery and everthing was fine.

Then the Android Oreo update was released for my phone, finally, and I hooked my phone up to my laptop and downloaded the firmware using Samsung's new Software called SmartThings.

Now I had stock ROM, but my device was recognized as rooted and modified, so couldn't use a few apps like Samsung Health and Pay. Then, without thinking, I put my phone in Download Mode and flashed the SAME .tar root file with ODIN, and now my phone won't boot to the pulsating Samsung logo and is stuck in the bootloader

wanted to say that Odin said PASS when .tar file was downloaded in the AP slot

In download mode,

Download Mode says:

Current Binary: Custom

System status: Official

FAP LOCK: OFF

OEM LOCK: OFF

Secure Download: Enabled

WARRANTY VOID: 1 (0x0303)

I have access to STOCK recovery and download mode, and I've already tried factory resetting phone and wiping cache. I don't want to take more rash steps without someone knowledgeable guiding me. and I cant find any other forum to post on because I'm not a high enough member.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mã Lạc:
I have fixed when up wrong file pit

My phone is samsung note9 128gb

When i try to up file pit on rom . I had loss my store from 128gb to 32gb

I don't find any solotion on web

And i have go to setting , open development setting. Choose lock OEM. After that my phone restart and recover to 128gb

Please share this solution . I hope it can help many people up wrong file pit and loss data store like me .

File up wrong pit file odin by Lock Oem

Recover Lost data store .
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] ratledge:
I've seen a post about this one in the EVO area, but not here amongst us SGS3 owners:

When I reboot my phone, it always goes through an "Android is updating, application xxx of 3xx" counting up - and takes two or three minutes every reboot.

Is this normal under ICS? :confused:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] werked:
Hmm, I'd say this is Not normal. One of the big "selling points" of the gs3 and ICS is the quick boot time. For me it is very quick. Maybe u should try doing a factory reset and see if it stops this behavior??

Sent str8 from my half eaten Banilla Ice Cream Samich
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] id_twin:
If you're rebooting your phone after you wipe your dalvik cache, than that is normal. Reason being is that it stores applications for optimization so that the OS can run more smoothly. When you wipe your dalvik, it clears them out, and then when you reboot, it rebuilds the cache for all applications. Just do a normal reboot without wiping anything and see if it still does it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] sebmw:
That is not normal if it is happening on every boot, only if you wipe your dalvik cache then yes it will update.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] ratledge:
Yep, just a simple reboot or even a fault / reboot does the same thing. I'm not wiping the Dalvik cache or anything. Happens every time I boot my phone, and I've noticed over the past few days that I never seem to go into 4G/LTE mode any more. Curious - I guess I've laid the hammer on it a bit too much. :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] keitare:
Are you using a custom rom or rooted? Or are you completely stock?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] krackerjac:
what rom r u using ???? :eek:

with aokp there are setting to which the user can wipe cache and dalvik on every reboot
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] id_twin:
I read on another forum that a TitaniumBackup odex file may cause this on certain phones. Try uninstalling the apk and then re-install it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] ratledge:
Sure sounds like it. I'm using the "Route66" rooted ROM with the Invisiblek overclocking kernel in place of the recovery.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] mrhaley30705:
Most likely the overclock. i ran the stock rooted 66 with no issue. I also have titanium backup installed without that issue.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] ratledge:
Worth a shot. I'll give it a rip and report back... Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] ratledge:
hmmm... Uninstalled and replaced Titanium Backup, reflashed the stock recovery: no joy there. I'm still getting the rebuild every time I boot. I suppose when I have more time (read next weekend, I'm working 12 hours every day this weekend, then my niece is in town for a week), I'll blow it to hades and start over.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] ratledge:
Oh, well - factory reset, re-route66, invisiblek's v2 overclocked kernel. I'm good, no "Android is updating..." every time, and no mo unlocked icon on the main screen.

I dunno what I did, but the Sammy din't like it!

Thanks, guys!
[HTC Incredible S] H.e.S.a.M:
i can't connect to vpn with my incS running ice cold sandwich!!:( but i can connect to same vpn in computer
[HTC Incredible S] hospitalbed:
Kernel issue. It doesn't currently support VPN.
[HTC Incredible S] H.e.S.a.M:
which kernal should i use??
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 00se7en:
So, after a week of using my Nexus 7 the ghosting/image retention isn't getting any better and I've decided that I can't live with it.

My screen is also coming unglued on the left hand side like a lot of people's. I could probably live with this, but it's made me more determined to return it due to te ghosting. Has also made me think it makes sense to wait until it's been properly addressed by Asus/Google.

I'm therefore going to return it to Ebuyer and request a refund. Definitely want to buy another Nexus 7 eventually though as I love the device otherwise.

Has anyone already returned theirs to Ebuyer and, if so, how was the process? Did they argue with you?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidkid311:
Hi mate. Yeah I returned mine to ebuyer. I wrote about the same things in my rma. I haven't received my replacement yet but as of now they haven't argued and accepted it quite easily :). Just waiting for some return details from them. :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bazman70:
Ebuyer return

Trying to return mine at the moment (Light bleeding on left hand side) and it has been fun so far....

1 - Attempted to return as DOA, but the online form said this had expired even though I was well within the time frame

2 - Filled in the normal return form, and entered that I want a refund

3 - Got a response saying that I need to call a number to get approval to return

4 - Called the number, and spoke to someone who said. 'ok no problem, will get that arranged for you - will email the details to you'

5 - The email instructed me to call Asus and discuss the problem with them to get an approval number.

6 - I replied that my contract is with Ebuyer, not Asus, so am not required to call them - Now awaiting their response

I am a long term customer with Ebuyer, and have been very happy with them so far. This is my first return though, and am not liking how this is progressing. When I purchase something from an online store, I expect to be able to return via online methods, not needing to call someone. They are also out of order trying to get me to call Asus - that is not how the sale of goods act works

Will update when I get more info!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Troute:
I stopped using Ebuyer for exactly that reason some years ago, never a complaint with their prices or speed of delivery but when it comes to returns they will almost always try to shift the responsibility onto the manufacturer and give you the run around unless you put your foot down.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 00se7en:
Just submitted my RMA for ghosting and screen separation. I put it down as "fault under warranty", description as "other" from the drop-down boxes and requested a full refund. I received an email saying to ring their local-rate support line. Was on hold for no longer than 5-10 minutes. As soon as I explained the ghosting issue to the rep he authorised it immediately and I now have an email link to arrange a free collection.

I am impressed with the service so far, though I guess the proof will be when the refund hits my bank account. I still have nightmares about the words "Our engineer's tested it and can't replicate the fault" from the dark days of my local IT box-shifter 12-15yrs ago...

Will wait for reports that new devices are fault free before re-ordering.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jethro10:
I buy loads from Ebuyer from work, have returned several things and had no problems.

Ok, they ask questions - who wouldn't? a lot of faults are not faults, they are user problems. So apart from that, which I consider appropriate, I've been perfectly happy with them for years.

Jeff
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 00se7en:
So, Ebuyer collected my Nexus 7 free of charge last Friday. I included a printout in the box with some good photos of both ghosting and screen lift so that it was obvious why I was returning it.

I received a message today stating "Following extensive tests by our Returns staff, this item was found to be faulty. Therefore a refund will be issued once the RMA has been closed."

Ebuyer certainly get the thumbs up from me this time :good:

I'll no doubt take a ribbing for this, but I've replaced the Nexus 7 with a Blackberry Playbook. Not for everyone I know, but I use a Blackberry Curve extensively at work and it bridges to the Playbook allowing me to access my calendar, inbox and browser on the larger screen. Will be even better on business trips as I have unlimited international roaming. As a result I've found it far more useful throughout the day than the Nexus 7, even though the screen resolution isn't as good, a few apps are missing, and it's a little heavier. £149 for 32gig is also a bargain.

For the avoidance of doubt though, unless you use a Blackberry as your primary phone the Nexus 7 is the better buy and if I ever buy a 10 inch tablet for use around the house 'll seriously consider a Jelly Bean device.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Powerpuffman:
I had rooted my phone with CF-Root, but today I was prompted to install a system update and so I did without thinking it would do any harm (silly mistake I know) and now I don't have root anymore! I tried re-flashing with Odin but I still don't have root, does anyone know what to do?

Thanks