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[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] cybhunter:
Hey Everyone,

Currently trying to figure out some aspects to the NFC on the Samsung Rugby Pro (SGH-I547) in an effort to see if Google Wallet or any other apps that need the secure element can be used.

from kemonine96

in a nutshell, trying to figure out the NFC, and the secure element I ended up going into the /data/data/com.android.nfc/shared_prefs and came across two files NfcServicesPrefs.xml' and 'NxpDeviceHost.xml'

the default value looked like this:

NfcServicePrefs.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes" ?>
- <map>
<boolean name="secure_element_on" value="false" />
<int name="secure_element_id" value="(withheld 8 digit numerical value)" />
<boolean name="first_boot" value="false" />
<boolean name="nfc_on" value="false" />
<boolean name="ndef_push_on" value="true" />
<boolean name="airplane_override" value="true" />
</map>

NxpDeviceHost

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes" ?>
- <map>
<boolean name="se_wired" value="false" />
</map>

I ended up changing the boolean value for the 'secure element on' to 'true' and change the 'se_wired' to 'true'. After a reboot I ended up with this:

NfcServicePrefs.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes" ?>
- <map>
<boolean name="secure_element_on" value="true" />
<int name="secure_element_id" value="(withheld 8 digit numerical value)" />
<boolean name="first_boot" value="false" />
<boolean name="nfc_on" value="false" />
<boolean name="ndef_push_on" value="true" />
<boolean name="airplane_override" value="true" />
</map>

NxpDeviceHost

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes" ?>
- <map>
<boolean name="se_wired" value="false" />
</map>

As I posted on the Rugby Pro thread, Apparently the Secure Element switch worked but the se_wired didn't. I'm not sure if its due to the lack of a physical connection between the two chips, if the stock rom doesn't have the libraries on how to interface, or because of some other unknown thing

What may help out in this puzzle is the NFC chip used is an NXP PN544

Thanks,

Joe M.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] devis:
Looking at this post... I realize I am on the same boat... however unlike the above fella I cannot get this done.

I am getting the same message and it seems there's a step missing or something. I get SHA256_OFF => Not change then i wait 30 sec and go back to find the same menu, SHA256_INFO, SHA56_ON SHA256_OFF and backing out of that brings me back to the Phone Control menu. I have updated to the latest Tmo firmware... would that change anything?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] xdoza:
I'm that fella :)

But unfortunately I can't help you with that. Almost everybody had that work in the first try. In my case I have to do it two twice as you see to made that work. Maybe doesn't work because you update firmware before unlocking? I have the T699UVMA2.

By the way, finally I got my phone root. I was so stupid I didn't realize that adb tools were needed for root working.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] mazak23:
I made CONTROL key.

In file sec_keypad.kl I have now:

key 215 CTRL_LEFT

I am so glad!

But what is "WAKE_DROPPED"

Is that necessary?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] k1darkknight:
I have this same issue, and I could've sworn when I first bought the phone (pre-updates), it DID rotate on the home screen, without having the keyboard open. Obviously, there are apps which override the auto-rotation (mostly games), but I was under the impression that any OS-type screens were supposed to auto-rotate, even if modified by the carrier or manufacturer. Looks like I may actually wind up rooting this thing, after all. Hope it can be rooted after the latest 4.1.2 update (Baseband version T699UVBMC5).
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] RodimusConvoy:
So no stable Clockwork Mod Recovery exists for the Relay 4G yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] croogrog:
Technically no, but I have been running cm since unofficial 10.1 came out for our phone and the official 10.2 nightlies are very stable. Unless you are very attached to calls over wifi you won't miss much if anything by switching.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] hbk.vix:
Do you happen to have the stock keypad.kl files by any chance?? :D
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Artanis02:
Can someone help me with my hardware keyboard?

Im using CM 10.2 and Swype as software keyboard.

But my hardware doesnt work properly, alt key block all other keys and ? key act as / key.

I tried editing the file that is responsible for the alt key from ALT_LEFT to ALT_RIGHT, but no luck,

Any ideas?

greets

Btw, stock keyboard file in the attachment
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] RockinRita:
My Relay went into a bootloop too. I'm not the most technically inclined, so I'm unsure what all the jargon/codes in your post means. Could you explain in maybe not-so-technical terms for me. I'd love to fix my Relay as I really miss using it and have been experiencing random app issues with my T999-L and was thinking of buying another Relay. If you could help me so I can just fix my Relay instead of having to buy another, that'd be fantastic!
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] chuckiev79:
Try to get to ur recovery with menu power and volume up and restore one of your backups from there. Hopefully you made one. If not then you have to start from scratch. Factory data reset. If that doesn't work reflash rom n gapps and boot.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] falle21:
Exactly what he said, except if I don't remember wrong it's power+home+vol up

Sent from my XT1040 running Desolation ROM
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] RockinRita:
Can't get it into download mode or recovery. Had a much more technologically experienced friend check it out and after a couple of months he told me there isn't anything that can be done. He tried everything under the sun.

Thanks chuckiev79 and falle21 for explaining ☺
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] chuckiev79:
Just saw this again and was thinking.... Try the debrick file method. Maybe you flashed something incorrect for this phone. I did this and was able to bring it back from the dread. Can't remember where the thread is exactly but it's here in the relay forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] dosmastr:
noob here.... just want to backup stock

looked for some time for what should be easy to find....

how the F does one just copy everything on the phone so that if something goes south it can be wiped and re-flashed?

I got kies, i got odin, I've rooted the stock rom on this model before but want to start trying newer roms. But I want to be able to have whatever i need to de-brick the phone should I need to.

little help?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Joe333x:
You would need to install a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP and make a nandroid backup.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] lbcoder:
Larger display is inconvenient. I see we agree on that.

Higher resolution is lower performance.

Quad core are ALL Cortex-A9. This is a dual core Cortex-A15. This dual core performs equal to those so-called "high end" quad core while drawing half the power.

If anything, those quad core devices are "midrange", since they're OLD TECH.

;)

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As I said, I've got both, and aside from a rubberized surface to the buttons and some minor layout differences, they feel identical.

Ok, so you're saying... that they're basically on apple's payroll... I guess that makes sense. :silly:

So, the reality of it is that it IS a high-end phone, but RETARDS will think its a low end phone because they aren't smart enough to comprehend. From my perspective, that elevates this phone to ULTRA-high end, since not only is it a high end phone, but it drives away retards :highfive:

SGS3: mid range phone designed to compete directly with the low end phone offerings by apple, while giving stoopid people an unearned sense of superiority. "Ooooh, look how big and shiny it is!!!"

Relay: High end phone that is SO high end, that it is beyond the comprehension of any of the potential customers of low end phones like apple, and mid-range phones like SGS3. "Today, I feel like cross compiling the linux kernel for x86_64 on my phone."
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] shinkinrui:
Wow, I just found that T-Mobile employees can't order this phone until mid-October. FFS, WHY would they want to keep this phone out the hands of employees for nearly a month?? Very upsetting :(
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Azianmunk:
I just got back from the t-mobile store with a new Galaxy S Relay and I'm pretty impress by the darn thing. My main uses of my phone is to call/text/e-mail/music player with occasional facebook/gchat/medical reference. I don't really use the camera much unless the situation requires me to do so and if I don't have any better alternatives. I don't know how phone cameras work but I have a solid belief that higher megapixels doesn't necessarily means better pictures (ie. as in canon DSLR vs their predecessors). I didn't realize how slow our old G2 phones were until I started using this phone - and it indeed does have an S4 processor. I've been needing a new phone for a while since I can't barely hear over the phone anymore and some of the keys on the keypad doesn't work anymore. I have grown dependent on a dedicated keyboard since I found it to be more accurate when typing in medical abbreviations, dosing, large complicated words and foreign languages.

The Galaxy S Relay doesn't have the "pop" when you first open the phone like the G2 (could just be because it isn't broken in yet) and the keys don't feel as responsive as the G2. However there is a nice additional row of keys for just numbers which I've been wanting forever.

The biggest pitfalls for this phone for me is the lack of dedicated camera button. Overall the screen seems deem, slightly yellow, and pixelated. Furthermore, the OEM font and everything seems too large and "zoomed" in which I hope will be fixed with future ROMs.

The phone size overall is slightly larger than our G2 phones by 1-2 mm in the height and width. But the size feels great in my hands compared to the Galaxy S3 which I felt was too large to be used by one hand. I wear a small cadet sized glove for those who play golf (which basically just means small hands and stumpy fingers). There is a nice grip on the other back battery case which I also like over the S3.

Now I just need to figure out how to root the darn thing...
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] noptys:
S4 chip confirmed

I was still unconvinced about the processor and went a took a look at one in person. I can confirm it is an S4 according to the build.prop information. /proc/cpuinfo didn't have enough info.

Picture attached.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] gee one:
This is just a guess, but maybe they have a few phones coming out and the want to wait until all the cards are on the table before they let the employees pick? Can they get sgs3's yet or is there a similar wait period? Or the opposite might be true- they are incenting their employees to buy the sgs3 to pump up sales figures.

Back to my 5 min review- the phone was locked in a cradle, so I can't comment about the hinge. The cradle/claw made it difficult to open and I could feel something scraping when I tried to close it flush.

There was a ton of bloatware, so let's hope heimdall works on this for rooting. Back to the keyboard- the throw was short and the keys seemed to collapse easily when pressed. The sprung back quickly and noticeably, so the tactile feel is there. They do have a grippy rubber coating, which is quite different from the smooth feel of my g2, but maybe my keys are just polished smooth from use. I played with the camera for 30 secs and both the front and rear cameras seemed to have decent images. Back to the bloatware and touchwiz, there seemed to be a lot of notifications, but maybe the phone wasn't set up properly since it just debuted today. The notification drawer seemed handy, although I didn't test to see how configurable it was. It felt lighter than the g2, but it was locked in a claw/cradle so the subjective feel can't be determined. The screen was decently bright, but it was inside the store. I don't think you'll use this to signal passing airplanes from a deserted island, but it was bright enough. There was plenty of screen real estate without getting close to the phablet zone. I didn't check for an FM radio, but as I recall the g2 has one that wasn't advertised at launch.

Overall, in the 5 mins that I looked at it, I didn't see anything that was a red flag. I would rather have stock android, but as long as it's rootable, I can get what I need.

sent while running with scissors
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Necon0:
For anyone who has had time to mess around with one, I am a little concerned where the charging port is. How does it feel when using the keyboard while the phone is plugged in? With the G2 having it on the side when in the horizontal position for keyboard use it was out of the way and you could have your grip flush with the top and bottom. The location on the galaxy S Relay 4G being on the bottom seems like it might pose a problem for use while charging. Anyone able to confirm how it feels trying to do so?

And I have read that some believe this will receive Jelly Bean but cant find any actual source confirming. Anyone know if it will? (OTA push, not root/flash)

Very excited for this phone though! Been thinking of upgrading my G2 for awhile now and i think i found the perfect phone!
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] revwillie:
Sorry I'm not up to speed on the S4 variants. They seem to have many different designations.

are you saying the Relay has an exynos 5? Similar to the rumored SGS4?

http://androidandme.com/2012/09/smartphones-2/samsung-testing-successor-to-galaxy-s-iii-powered-by-new-cortex-a15-processor/
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] blk_jack:
For what it's worth, I've been very heavily considering getting this device. If that happens I'll obviously port Andromadus Audacity, Mimicry and almost certainly the alpha JB builds.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] noptys:
MHL port?

I ended up getting one. It supports MHL according the press releases, specs and the fact that HDMI shows up in the Audio settings. Anyone know whether the MHL is 11pin like the S3 or the old 5 pin? The store didn't have the cable for either phone so they weren't sure.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] wedg11383:
Real Potential

I just returned from an extended try out session at the T-Mobile store. The employee there states he had been using the Relay for about a week and was really liking it.

I ran various benchmarking apps. My Antutu score was 6670. The other apps recorded scores in line with what has already been stated online.

I examined the gps with Turbo GPS. It locked on rapidly with a good spread of satellites. This was reflected also in the snappy performance in Google maps.

It was a little awkward to slide out the keyboard. It seems like it needs to come straight out. Pushing at an angle seems to jam it up. It works fine, just a slight adjustment from the G2.

The keyboard itself seemed on par with the G2. One difference was it is really spread out. It should be fine, once again just a slight adjustment from the G2's more cramped QWERTY.

I installed Nova to try out another launcher. It really flew. Installed lots of widget/shortcuts/etc on multiple screens and it still flew through them.

I installed Poweramp and tested out some bluetooth functionality with my Motorola S305 headphone. Connected rapidly. No issues with any commands. Just very snappy and responsive changing volume/tracks/etc.

I tested the screen at various brightnesses. It really seemed on par with the G2 in terms of viewing angle and ability to see in sunlight and how affected by glare they were.

Screen size, I would say its about as large as the G2's if the black area around it was screen as well.

I would say I didn't like the build quality as much as the G2. Feels bulky and plasticy. Maybe I'm used to the cold metal of the G2. Not terrible but definitely not a streamlined feeling like some other recent phones.

Reception was excellent. Solid 4G where my G2 seemed to fluctuate between 3 and 4G. Very fast data and browser performance.

The clerk also mentioned Samsung stating it will be updated to Jelly Bean in the next two months. I'm not certain if he had heard newer information than me or was confusing Samsung's earlier statement about the S3 and the like getting updates, but it sounds positive at least.

Overall, Id say I'm more excited then ever about this phone. Blazing fast. Really responsive. Great reception and GPS. With the possibilities of Jelly Bean and some real maestros like blk_jack possibly developing, I think this could be a real beast.

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Also I would say typing while charging might be an issue. My hand fell right over the usb port. You might be able to adjust for it but it definitely is in line with where your hand would rest.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] shinkinrui:
I've always been a little confused as to whether or not the S4 SOCs are actual A15 processors. Some articles explicitly state that the S4 line ARE Cortex A15 processors, but other articles seem to state that they are "based on" the A15 architecture or imply that they are somehow not "fully" A15.

(EDIT: I found an article that clears up the confusion a little for me. Apparently, Qualcomm designs their own chips in-house rather than fully licensing them from ARM, so the S4 chips are "close to" the A15 architecture and use the A15 instruction set. http://www.extremetech.com/computin...ragon-s4-has-the-competition-on-the-defensive)

At any rate, the Relay does not have an Exynos processor of any kind; the SOC used in this phone is a Qualcomm MSM8260A, from the "S4 Plus" line.

http://www.qualcomm.com/chipsets/snapdragon
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] llin:
Is the Relay appearing for anyone else as an upgrade option on the T-Mobile site? In a chat with CS I received:
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] demkantor:
not for me either, but even if it would id be paying full price anyway so no big deal. I am seriously considering it down the line as it becomes avalible elseware. I'm more than happy with my g2 (only owned one less than a year) and wouldn't switch unless the relay proves to be built at least close to as well as this phone and gets great devs working on like we have here.

never liked sammy to much but I miss my g1 keyboad... this phone looks very promising...
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Hesster:
Sounds like CS-speak for "I don't know what the **** I'm talking about, but I need to tell them something."
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] wagz:
I picked up my relay this morning. You can get it on upgrade but only in person for now. I moving away from my G2 with MIUI. So far it'sa pretty neat phone. Hope they root it soon and I miss the 3500 battery I had upgraded on my G2.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] gee one:
I just spoke with a CSR with T-mo and she said the Relay was available in the retail stores, Sams Club, Walmart, etc., and the T-mobile third party retail stores as of Sept 19th.

She also said that on Oct 17th, T-mobile Customer Care will be able to sell the phone and they can offer better deals for long time customers, etc. I think this also coincides with the date that T-mo employees can buy the phone. I can wait a bit for a better deal... maybe I'll go stand in the iphone 5 lines to pass the time.

The first CSR that I spoke to, didn't even know about the phone. I suppose that since they can't sell it, it's not on their radar. Of course, the sales person in the actual store I went to didn't know about the phone either, however they were indeed selling it.

On a side note, is it me, or did T-mobile get rid of all their no-contract plans? They have prepaid plans, but the pricing isn't as good. Am I missing some part of their website?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Joe333x:
Wheres the forum for it? I mean c'mon xda the note ii already has forum but the relay doesnt?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] blk_jack:
It has to have a certain level of popularity. There's a thread where you can vote/ask for the device forum (from what I gather)
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Joe333x:
Yeah i posted in it already but it just seems like a cluster f of posts that im assuming no one actually reads. Here it is for anyone else that wants to request to have a forum for it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] sino8r:
not so sure about this one anymore :(

I don't think I'm picking up this phone. It's not gonna be popular like the Desire Z because it's only coming to T-Mobile USA. It might get some attention like the MT4GS did but nothing compared to the old but great G2 :( To everyone, including Samsung, it's being treated as a mid-tier device which is bad for updates by Samsung (drivers/source needed for development, base roms, etc.) and reviewers are all claiming 3 out of 5 stars which is not good for popularity. The camera is rather poor for a new device, plasticy cheapo housing, etc. is not cool or a worthy qwerty replacement for the great G2 or even the decent/so so MT4GS. Hell, I was forced to the MT4GS after busting my old G2 and have enjoyed it somewhat finally but you guys take the development over here for granted like I did. This Samsung Relay is not gonna be popular with many folks... I can promise. It has a nice chipset but everything else sucks. Well, the keyboard is nice with the full 5 rows but that's it... It looks like the end of qwertys to me. This is a sad day really. There are so few of us left yet phone manufacturers have screwed us repeatedly (especially HTC). This year has had NO qwertys at all and they finally give us this plastic turd and Moto locks their sh!t down as usual. I have been an avid qwerty user for almost 10 years but may finally jump ship to the giant screen slates. I think the Note 2 will make a good choice with a screen large enough to type on, I hope... Hell, maybe I'm wrong but it seems like this device isn't all I'd had hoped it to be. Let's see how long it takes to get a forum for it ;)

Nice to see all my old G2 brothers again! :highfive: Sorry to be so negative but I don't want to see anyone get screwed by this questionable device. It is just my opinion, and I hope I'm wrong cause I'd rather stick with qwertys, so no one please freak out or take offense to this post.

See ya'll around xda sometime!
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] shinkinrui:
Strongly-worded post from lbcoder incoming ;)

Seriously though, I disagree with your idea that "everything else" about the phone sucks. 4 inch WVGA is satisfactory, 5 megapixel is fine for a phone shooter, and the S4 processor and 1GB of RAM combined with the 5-row QWERTY keyboard isn't just some minor spec, it's what really matters about the phone. It may be plasticy, but that's never stopped Samsung phones from being popular in the past.

It might not get a whole lot of dev support, but that's not a huge factor for me as long as I get root to remove some bloatware and redefine some keys. I've found that stock Touchwiz actually performs quite decently and does everything I want. Getting some Jellybean or even custom ROMs would simply the icing on the cake for me.

I do agree with you in one big way though: QWERTY phones are in their dying days. It IS very much a shame, but I'm gonna enjoy them while they're still around and still providing me with up-to-date hardware(and I consider the Relay to be up-to-date hardware).

Cheers, man. Good luck with finding a big enough touchscreen to convince yourself you don't need a QWERTY anymore ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Joe333x:
Im just hoping that there is CM support, even the disaster g2x has cm support. Going to wait and see how the dev support goes before i pick.it up.