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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KEYofR:
1) That's ma5 not ma7.

2) There is no such thing as upgrading to ma7 or anything else without "mess with your rom". That's a nonsensical statement. Upgrading means flashing a rom which means completely obliterating it with a new replacement.

There is no equivalent all-in-one for ma7 yet like we have for ma5 and lower.

To get everything ma7, as of this moment, you need to go to stock lj1 or ljc and then flash the ma7 update.zip or take the ota. The missing parts that we don't have outside of ota yet seem to be just a tz file which may be for lte, it's not certain yet. And a new bootloader which may not matter much.

So without going back to stock you can flash rom, kernel, and modem, and it'll probably mostly be ok except maybe lte problems.

Or you can go back to full stock and take the ota or manually flash the update.zip which is the same thing. Then re-root the normal way like with cfroot. Then you'll be fully ma7 for all parts.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Skripka:
Uh huh.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38002057

[ROM][Kernel][Firmware] Stock-Rooted L900VPAMA7 Odex / DeOdex [Team WHOMP]

Flash via twrp, and bAM you're on ma7

Whether you break anything doing so is ofc a whole other horse.

This install was LJC, and the I flashed the ma7 modem.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] TADitto:
If I flash MA7 modem and then I nandroid from a previous nandroid that is LJC modems will I revert back to LJC or stay MA7?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lovekeiiy:
you shouldn't need to revert back to LJC and risk I root.

I went from MA5 to MA7 with no issues. Make a Nandriod backup before you do anything. Test your Nandroid to make sure it actually restores; doesn't do you any good if you can't restore from it.

Then use the files in the thread listed in the OP for MA7. Makes sure to wipe Divack, cache, and system. I flashed firmware, then modem, then rom, and last firmware. Sometimes firmware doesn't always stick, so it's just a precaution. Between flashes, wipe divack and cache. I'm old school from the Evo 4G, so it do it three times.

Other than that, if you're concerned, you can try using Voodoo Rootkeeper. Although it didn't do anything when I tried it. But I didn't lose root either. I also used the deoxidezed rom version so I can use the mutliwindow and 4-2 reboot mods.

You may want to use Titanium Backup to back up your apps and settings. There are nice batch operations. This can save a lot time. Plus, it's a good way to save your game progesses such as Angry Birds and be able to return where you were.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] TMPOOLE:
The Whomp Rom is in process of being updated to MA7. Why not wait for a few days and just reflash when they release the new update? That's what I intend to do. They'll explain the best way to update with the new release. Your just confusing yourself. Be patient or make a backup and experiment away. Not like you can't restore your backup.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mitchellvii:
So what does MA7 do that is so great it's worth dealing with the inevitable bugs?

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Yeah I usually just wait for a reliable development team to hash through the newest leak and put it in their rom before I mess with it. If you have ever bricked a phone by jumping the gun like I have you feel me on that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] TADitto:
Thanks all for your input, with things like this I tend to become a nervous nelly. I went ahead and did the upgrade with no issues what so ever. I used Billards412 unroot to LJC stock unrooted, worked perfectly. I then booted into stock recovery and flashed rwilco12 MA7 update zip, which worked flawlessly. After that I used mskips toolkit 3.0 to root using option 42 and LJC tar, root aquired and now I'm back in business accept now everything is updated to MA7. Gosh I'm such a idiot, in my head I was trying to make this more difficult than it was. Again thanks you everyone for all your help.:o
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KEYofR:
No you were smart to make sure about everything before firing. That's why it worked.

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Please link to this mythical ma7 firmware file.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] blueshoky:
Can you flash a MA5 rom Running on MA7 Firmware?

Can you flash a MA5 rom Running on MA7 Firmware? Will H2O MA5 rom work on a rooted MA7 phone ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KEYofR:
Yes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] swalter718:
I think he's referring to the LJC2MA7 update.zip.

Sent from an evil, dark place...

~ ROM: JellyBomb v14.0

~ Radio: L900VPAMA7

~ Kernel: Perseus alpha32
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KEYofR:
They said the exact opposite of that. They said they did not have to revert to stock or flash the full update.zip

Perhaps that's actually what they did and they are just so fuzzy they don't even know it. That's what I was trying to nail down.

Maybe there WAS a firmware zip that I just hadn't seen yet. Unlikely but possible. So rather than say they are wrong or misguiding people I just say "where is this thing you say you flashed?"

If they don't answer then that speaks for itself ;) If they do answer then whatever they point at determines what happens next. I figured they either were flashing the ma5 firmware, or that they thought modem = firmware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t3project:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658474979
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] swalter718:
And there ya have it...

Sent from an evil, dark place...

~ ROM: JellyBomb v14.0

~ Radio: L900VPAMA7

~ Kernel: Perseus alpha32
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KEYofR:
Feb 18 5:02 am ? When it's still feb 17 11:20 pm in my timezone? So as I knew already, this did not exist when they were claiming to have used it.

Now thank god, no, thank t3, it's moot and we can use it in directions and recipes.

Fantastic!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t3project:
lol........yea, i just put it up earlier.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lovekeiiy:
Well, here is the link where I got the MA7 files I used: XDA Thread

It does appear I misspoke a bit. I should have used modem, rom, and kernal. It was late for me when I responded I used someone's phrasing not thinking clearly. Although, all three do make up the firmware, or at least most of it. My apologies for any confusion.

Nonetheless, the other than bad phrasing, the process should worked for me without having to revert back to LJC from being on MA5 to go to MA7. I haven't had issues with phone or connecting to the Network or using LTE.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] KEYofR:
No prob. It's moot now. Now there is an actual all in one firmware zip. (I hope. I haven't actually used it or dissected it myself, but at least it claims to have everything not just the modem.)

Just to be clear, and it sounds like you understand this now so pardon me for restating, having ma7 rom and not having problems using lte does not mean you had ma7 firmware. It just means whatever firmware you had still worked ok with ma7 rom.

Firmware is unfortunately a nebulous term in this case that includes more than one part and I'm not even sure what they all are, just that they are more than the modem.

Even the about device screen doesn't display everything. That's what I was trying to make clear.

Anyway, no more problem now that there is a full firmware zip.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] yankees45us:
Haven't seen any bugs with the update. And a big reason to update is for Google wallet support. Plus phone seems speedier and smoother. Some have even said they now have more room on their phone. I guess we'll see if any bugs are discovered. Oh and you can no longer force roam unless you root. That's about it plus you get all the little settings tweaks.

Sent from my Amazing Galaxy Note 2!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
I love the CM 10.1 build of 4.2.2. It is my dream phone right now. The problem is that no WIFI tethering works on it as of yet. If anyone has anything working I'd love to be proven wrong. This is a show-stopper for me. I can't use bluetooth because my laptop doesn't have bluetooth.

I tried every tethering app out there. Barnacle was the best in that it reported the errors it was seeing instead of just refusing to work.

Anyway, I am thinking of working around the problem by keeping a ROM stored as a TWRP backup that I can restore when I need tethering. I don't need tethering on a moment's notice.

I would like the tethering ROM as slim as possible. I haven't tried any yet. Would a restore be any faster with a slim ROM?

Can someone suggest what ROM I should use that has a small footprint and can restore quickly? I'm thinking that I won't have any apps and no account logged in. If I'm tethering I will be using the other device for email etc. And I'm sure the phone will work no matter what I'm running.

Can anyone suggest a better workaround than this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] crutzulee:
I pretty much tether all day with my jellybam install. It has been a rock solid performer on my note and has kept me from having the itch to try any of the 4.2.1 ROMs.

There is supposed to be a new version released tomorrow, but quite frankly , I don't know whether I'll bother as the current version is exceptionally stable ( with flaps kernel )...

I'm sure with cm 10.1 going nightly, they'll have tethering fixed shortly. Its a pretty important feature for many of us.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
I tried jellyblam for quincyatt and I got a boot loop. I went back to recovery and wiped everything again, reinstalled, and I still got a boot loop. Oh well. Thanks for the suggestion.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] crutzulee:
Sounds like a bad download...Did you download straight to your phone? While I've never had this issue, I have heard that some prefer to download to their computers and transfer the zip to their phones..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
You might be right. I did download it to my PC and copy over the zip. However, I had trouble copying and I had to copy a second time. So, I'll try again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
I did a fresh download, copied, wiped, flashed, and it didn't work. Apparently bam won't run on my phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] crutzulee:
...and your using the latest version of twrp?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
Yes. I checked. I might be doing something wrong but I doubt it. I'm guessing there is a bug somewhere that rarely shows up. Until the source code is available these custom roms are somewhat a shot in the dark.

I'm just going to go back to my ICS backup when i need tethering. I guess I started this thread with the hope that someone would have a workaround. I really like 4.2.2 and I've decided to live with this. Maybe it will be fixed soon?

Thanks for your help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chp:
The only tethering app that seems to work is "Open Garden." It's in the Play Store but you'll have to side-load it if on AT&T.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
thx -- I couldn't find apk anywhere, I'll look again. Is that bluetooth only? I need wifi.

apk is not on their home page. Any idea where to find it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] knoshann:
How do you keep AT&T from seeing that you're tethering?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
I don't know who you are replying to, but I tethered all the time with ATT when using ICS. I didn't know they were trying to block it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] knoshann:
For a while they were changing people's plans to a tethering plan if AT&T caught them tethering. I got a warning email myself.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
I know that Verizon has folded tethering into the normal data plans. They make it sound like a benefit but they're raising the overall price so they are really forcing you to buy tethering. I thought ATT and the others were going the same way.

I assume they realized they couldn't enforce it any other way.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chp:
Assuming you're looking for Open Garden, go to http://www.open garden.com and tap the big orange Get APK button to download.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
I've been to their home page a million times because everyone said you could get the apk there. I was going crazy because all I ever saw was a big orange button to download a version for windows. I had just now typed a reply to you that said you were crazy and then it hit me. You meant to go there on the phone! I'd only been there from my laptop.

Thanks, I'll give it a try now.

-- later --

As I feared, open garden is bluetooth only.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kappa546:
I was researching the hotspot issue that only a few users have been having and found that it is inherent to android 4.1.2 and newer. What I found out:

"Throughout the previous iterations of Android (<4.1.2), Android has not identified for the carriers which data is for tethering, and which is not.

Android 4.1.2 introduced that ability (and requirement) for Android devices to properly flag when data is for tethering purposes. This is the first time this has been used in a vanilla release of Android...

For everyone frustrated by this update to Android: Android respecting a carrier's request to know if data is for a tethered device IS NOT A BUG. IT IS A FEATURE. It's not a feature for users like you and me, it's a feature for manufacturers like Samsung and HTC, so they can in turn build devices that carriers can have more control over.

So, to be clear, THIS IS NOT A BUG. Google INTENDED to respect carrier tethering rules. The only way to circumvent this is to either get a plan from your carrier that allows tethering, revert to a build of Android of 4.1.1 or earlier (I used wugfresh NRT tools, google it, they're amazing and simple: FOR NEXUS DEVICES ONLY, SORRY), or for a developer to find and KILL THE ****ING ABILITY FOR ANDROID TO TAG DATA AS TETHERING DATA and release that to the public; either by providing an modded Android image, or as an app (much less likely to work unless you're rooted)."

Copied from a past on another forum, and apparently I can't post a link to it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mchahn:
Even though I clicked on Thanks, I'd like to thank you again for that clear explanation. I'm sure it won't take long for that to be hacked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Bradl79:
i think the next nightly may fix it

Next to fix on next Nightly

msm8660: Add Wi-Fi AP module args (i wonder if this is it?)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kappa546:
rkpsym ftewed

I sent JamieD a message about it a few days ago. I'm not sure if all developers were aware with source of the problem. Its especially hard when only some users report having an issue. Hopefully they get it working soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Bradl79:
The new nightly for 2/19 fixed it so hopefully they will compile that update
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] fatlard:
dasdf
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] luma:
Has anybody had any luck making this happen yet?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] giogio87:
Problem solved

i've solved the problem using "ISWAT tether unlocker" on google play

Open the app, click on "unlock tethering", wait for video completion and magically tethering works
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordspector:
Hey folks.

Stuck on cyanomend 10.1 today.great mod. Attempting to connect to WiFi though keeps getting me a authentication error/failed message. Any advice to fix please?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allisson:
Hi Guys,

I just flashed the last version of CMW by Pershoot (version 6.0.2.7) but it is not touch. Is there an updated version of CWM in touch version?

Thanks,

Allisson
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jay Rock:
No. Just TWRP
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave106:
Version 6.0.2.8 with Touch

http://jenkins.cyanogenmod.com/job/recovery/19056/
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allisson:
Thanks, I will give it a try. Have you tried it?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave106:
Yeah, works a-ok
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zohaibattari:
How download it?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allisson:
how to flash the .img file?

Hi guys,

This link above brings a. img file. How to flash it? Odin needs a .tar file; Cwm a .zip.

Help needed here.

Allisson
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakedninja42:
Either use Mobile ODIN and flash the recovery.img or create a tar to flash with ODIN.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allisson:
Thanks. I was not aware that mobile odin would use .IMG. How to make the .tar file?

Thanks again.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allisson:
Just used mobile odin. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] def101:
use cygwin

MrW0000lf has a great how to video on youtube. Just google convert .img to tar.md5
[RAZR HD Android Development] CMSchuld:
Hey guys,

I recently attempted to root my RAZR HD and it failed miserably. My device isn't bricked, but I was unable to finish the root. My biggest problem I ran into was having trouble flashing CWM recovery to my device. I was wondering what was the easiest way to do this for the RAZR HD or if there's a Toolkit with CWM recovery flashing built in? Also, in your personal opinions, what's the best 4.2 ROM for the RAZR HD and why?

Thanks guys,

Carter
[RAZR HD Android Development] dreamliner330:
I'm interested in hearing this too. I'm rooted but do not not have CWM installed, curious how to do this.
[RAZR HD Android Development] saloums7:
If you want CWM you must unlock your BL through motorola. This is only possible for XT925 devices and WILL void your warranty. Then all you have to do is flash the custom recovery through fastboot. Root won't allow you to install CWM, and it can be installed without root but you need to have an unlocked bootloader.

Droid RAZR HD = XT926: bootloader CANT be unlocked. You would have to use Safestrap and a compatible ROM.

International RAZR HD = XT925 : unlockable bootloader through moto.

Sent from my XT925
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atik_max:
PLZ Help !!!

my xperia mini pro touch screen not working

when i enabled Pointer Location (Setting> Developer option> Pointer Location)

prs:0.0 showing red mark

watch this image

what dose it mean ? Is it any hardware error or software error ??

can i fix it by software update or flash

SORRY FOR MY BAD English !!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheHaso:
If you got cwm, try to clear cache and dalvik cache

Sent from my LT15i using birds.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 4988456:
How have you enabled pointer location when your screen is not working and what happens when you touch the screen? These red bars mean nothing mine are the same and phone is working perfectly.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atik_max:
XMP has a Keyboard , it helps me to enabled pointer location.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atik_max:
Yes i did more than hundreds times...than i flashed many ROM: JB , GB , ICS

but still screen not responding !!!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 4988456:
Well what can I say, your screen looks ****ed. Its clearly not a software related problem.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pablo_cba:
Hi all!, First, sorry for my bad bad english...

I have a question, hope you can understand me... :)

My battery drains quickly when I start charging it also full quickly ... I've tried all the methods of calibration and I still have the same problem. For example, changes from 0% to 80% charged in just 20 minutes, you can fix it with some method, or is that my battery needs a change?

Thanks for your help!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tasadarf:
Hi

I think this is similar with all old batteries for example my battery charge to 80 very quickly. You should wait to message ""full battery charge"" about 3 hours.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vishrut Chhajer:
Take out your back cover and see whether your battery is swollen ..if it is then you must immediately buy a new one ..throw that one as soon as possible because it can be very dangerous !
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ajayr64:
My Ace's battery lasted for about a year. Yeah as said above it will be swollen in the middle. :p
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vishrut Chhajer:
My battery correctly lasted for a year ..and after a month or so it got swollen :p

Gonna buy a new one after my Exams :p
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lukacar1:
mybe nothing wrong with battery!!!

remove back side of ACE in picture below you can see i marked back side of connector for battery(or whatever is this) picture number 2 is tool with witch u should push in that gapp. with that you push 3 light brown (cooper) colour connectors closer to battery.(battery contact) if phone falls or just overtime connectors slip back...

i wanted to buy new battery but then i noticed this and battery works normal again ;)

sorry for english and bad pictures i'm on holidays... i hope u get the point..

i also stuck paper betwen so it doesnt slip back..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smanq:
Be careful with the screwdriver: don't touch the copper pins together when the battery is connected, else you can damage it with a short circuit!

Simply you must move the pins without the battery.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] I r o n M a n:
Check my thread - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2168460

Sent from my pet - Megatron™
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SilentO:
Is the any ways to set the lock screen wallpaper without cropping?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] JetBlue:
If you go into the gallery and hit set as and set as lock screen it'll usually crop off very little depending on the size.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SilentO:
My pictures get cropped drastically due to the size of the picture
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tfly212:
Try multi-live wallpaper...doesn't crop.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SilentO:
Didn't work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nosympathy:
Wallpaper wizardrii

Give that a try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] K2adir:
What you really need is

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImx3cC5zdXBlcmx1bWluYXIuc3dhbGxwYXBlciJd

Landscape Wallpaper (free)

I tried many of other apps before, didnt like them at all. This one is way too simple too use and actually works great.

You can customize it too and the best part is... its too easy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tfly212:
Strange...works for me. In Picture settings you can choose 4 options, including fit to screen which should eliminate any crop.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] OPGT:
Hey XDA I have a note and my mother is willing to trade me for her S3. Would you consider it an upgrade? I would miss the spen but I really think the big phone is not for me. It a hassle to Carry around especially with the extended battery. Could someone give me some advice on if its worth it. Thanks in advance.

-Matt
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bh87771:
I actually think that once the upgrades come to the s3 that it have the same functions as the note 2 other than the s pen.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] crixley:
I have both and the s3 is better, I won't lie.

Much smoother, the cpu/gpu is a big upgrade.

I would do it. I go back and forth between the two, but imo the s3 is the superior of the two.

Now the note 2 on the other hand....

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I'm using a rom now with multi-window and stuff on it, it is fantastic.

Not to mention I get much better battery life than on my note
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jimmer411:
Note2 > S3 > note at this point in time. S4 is right around the corner which means the note3 isn't too far off either. Right now isn't really a good time to upgrade