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[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] koponet:
I think, it's a hardware issue

As i know, it's a hardware issue with the mic.

The position of the mic is bad, that's true, but some Shops will replace the MDA III against never models with some changes.

A Sales rep in a T-Mobile Shop told me, that devices with the voice issue WILL BE REPAIRED (mic change or something like this).

So, it may be a good idea to replace the device against a never model.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] manuel74:
It's strange,

for me there are problems with cable headset.

If it's a problem with the phone mic, why I had the same problem, but only sometimes, with the headset ?

I will try also another headset.

bye

Manuel
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] shenn:
Audio level - intolerable

Hello All,

I'm new to this forum but am a very frustrated PDA2K owner.

I cannot tolerate the issue of people complaining that my voice is too low during phone calls. The device has cost me an arm and a leg.

I bought it thinking it was the best PDA/Phone on the planet. The issue is there is no IMate service center in Egypt. I had it sent to me from Dubai...

If a software solution exists, then I would be very greatful for it.

PS. koponet says that he/she replaced their device. Has the microphone location been changed? Or is it still in the same spot?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] koponet:
Position is still the same

The mic position is still the same after the replacement , but the voice level is much better.

Before the replacement, the voice level was bad using the MDA III WITH or WITHOUT the cable headset (thats included).

After the replacement, the voice level is still bad using the MDA III WITH the cable headset (thats included), but much better WITHOUT this headset.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Vega:
CALLING all Developers

I Think this is beacoming THE brain test for all the developer community out there...

If someone could come up with a software solution for this issue i´ll bet there would be several 1000´s of users ( all of QTEK, XDA, I-mate owners worldwide) thanking and respecting the "ONE"...

thanks,

Vega.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] BigA:
I would be happy if somebody could for sure tell whether this is a hardware issue or not.

For me, it can't be a hardware issue. Recording with the same mic and phone calls with Skype work well. Why should the same mic not work for GSM voice ???

A
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] manuel74:
I've contacted the italian distributor of Qtek 9090 about this issue.

They told me that they will release a patch in the next few days !!!

However, IMHO, it's a software issue, not hardware one because:

- the same mic with non-GSM apps works well

- With the mic in the cable headset you will experience the same problem.

bye

Manuel
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] manuel74:
fixed with new ROM

I've installed the new ROM with radio version 1.06.02

I've made a few calls and the mic problem seems over!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

However I'll made some other calls to see if it's really solved.

bye

Manuel
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Guest:
Manuel, can you send me the upgrade for radio?

thanks

rodrigo.santo@netc.pt
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] nutsnbolts:
You could always take the pointed end from a sharp x-acto knife and cafefully 'drill' out the mic hole making it bigger. Drastic? Yes. Does it help? Yup.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] bigblk150:
Please post the Radio ROM which fixes this issue! :D
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] mkriemersma:
Rom update from qtek seems to fix it

The rom update from this forum http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=14362

seemed to fix my mic level issues. It came with the 1.06 radio version.

Thanks...hope it helps you
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] timbatop:
sound issue - quiet microphone

I still have this issue, even after upgrading to the latest ROM version (iMate 1.40.176)

Everyone I speak to says I sound distant or quiet, and plugging the standard wired handsfree doesnt seem to help at all. I spend all my time shouting into the phone to be heard!

Has anyone found a solution? should I upgrade the Radio ROM as well?

I have an XDAiis.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] weasel:
If you're using imate 1.40.176, then you should have radio 1.12 which is only one release back from the latest, so upgrading radio to 1.13 won't make a difference. I have an O2 XDA2s with radio 1.13 & sound level is fine, but it was also fine when using radio 1.06 (as shipped with phone)

Sounds like you have a hardware problem
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaos67731:
So I just moved in to a new place and so far I can't find my WiFi adapter for my PC computer.

To make things more of a pain, the router is to far for a cord..

So the question is, how can I use my Nexus 7 as a WiFi adopter for my computer? Can it even be done?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajeteja:
Can u clarify is that a wifi or 3g model

your's,

ajeteja
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaos67731:
Its a WiFi only running CM10
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaos67731:
And I have my WiFi network up and running.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FitAmp:
Just get a USB tether app from play store.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] .Pie:
Thanks for the tip! I just ordered mine yesterday and was looking for a solution to this ahead of time. This should work great!

So no hazing or issues with the alcohol coming in contact with the edges (case or what have you)?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ChadBFlores:
water works to..
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] miahegypt:
Don't worry about it

Thats why i'm using alcohol

But it will be better if your phone was switched off while you r trying this
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flu13:
How did you remove it? Most stories I've read of someone removing have led to a problem in the area where they first pried it up.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kinubic:
Usally whn this happens i just get tape and stick it under the screen protector without removing it totally or screen and remove the dust. And lay the screen protector again. Always works for me.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] fly3rs28:
Mime ghost glass comes with an anti-dust film. All I did to install was wipe the screen down to remove oils, stick on the film and remove it, and put the glass on. Not a single bubble or spec of dust on the first try.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] sohail99:
Great tip!

One has to be OCD about cleaning, to ensure dust free surface before application!

I was able to install it in one go without any dust particles!

I had it in a very well lit room on my workbench with table lighting + my ledlenser headlight looking at the screen from various angles and gave a final wipe with the included mf cloth ( had cleaned the screen prior to final wipe with included ipa swab quite a few times)just before removing the film to install glas.tr.

Not to mention I minimized airflow throughout the room which really helped to prevent dust movement and recontamination of the screen surface!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] miahegypt:
you have to remove it very carefully and move you finger while you remove it
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] miahegypt:
not if you dust is on the middle

and if you have a cat or dog , it will be a miss

i use your method always when there is dust at the corners or edges so it easy to remove it
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Hest88:
Thanks for this. I ruined and discarded a glass screen protector because I tried to remove dust using the old tape method. By the time I was done so much other stuff had landed on the sticky side that I gave up. I then tried water but it was too sticky to make a difference. I may buy another one now knowing I can use rubbing alcohol!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] burhanistan:
If you're really nuts about no hazing from alcohol then use some true 190 proof Everclear.

Also, use a bunch of bursts from a can of compressed just before you apply the protector, but be careful to not blow anything on the exposed backing.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] orlandoxpolice:
I would use an isopropyl or ethyl type alcohol, no acetone.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nickhimself:
I've always just gone into my bathroom, run the shower at hot until the mirror glass begins fogging up, clean off my phone screen, apply the protector.

The steam will weigh down the dust particles in the air allowing you to install your screen protector without finding dust immediately after you just cleaned it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] miahegypt:
I think the medical one is ethyl
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] miahegypt:
Thats a great method to apply a screen protector

I'f tried it before but cause i wear glass it gets foggy and i end up not seeing what i'm doing :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] The111:
That sounds like an interesting idea too. Only downside I might see is if the steam gets between the glass and the phone, and the steam is from impure water (no tap water is perfectly pure), and those mineral deposits become visible in between the glass someday. But I'm probably overthinking it. Will have to do an install myself in a few weeks, tough to decide between the steam room and the alcohol methods.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nickhimself:
That's why I said "as soon as the mirror starts to fog up" instead of "wait until everything's so foggy you can barely see in front of your face".

You can also wait until you start seeing some steam, then open your bathroom door a crack and turn off the shower. That'll stop the accumulation of steam but still allow you to proceed with the installation.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] smckdwn989:
can you elaborate on this? what kind of problem, i know i have a replacement on the way from MIME (amazing customer service btw), so i'm curious why peopled are having an issue with removal...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flu13:
I've just seen a handful of stories in this forum where people have peeled up their glass and when they've put it back down, the corner they peeeled from won't lay flat.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] smckdwn989:
but it doesn't damage the device in any way right? i read it to mean the device was damage not the glass. my mistake.

ah i kind of have that problem but it was caused by something completely different and is being replaced for free. when there is a corner issue, it'll actually make the issue look bigger it'll look like a big air bubble in the corner affected.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] anguyen120:
What is the first step to removing the screen protector in the first place? Mine is flat everywhere.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flu13:
You're right, I just meant the protector itself. I haven't heard of anyone doing any damage to their device.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Xcor3:
Just wash it with soap and water. I reinstalled mine doing just that. Looks and feel the same when I first got it

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Lol, I tried the tape method, It didnt work. Try using a really thin hard plastic to scoop under it then carefully lift it up
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] coopsdad:
Just wondering...

I have a glas.tr with a bunch of stuff stuck to the coating. Had a couple of floaties get trapped underneath, and tried the tape method only to get even more stuck to the coating. Was afraid I'd ruined it, and would never have a pristine install, but reading this gave me hope!

When you cleaned the back with rubbing alcohol, what did you use to wipe/scrub it? Or did you just run the alcohol over it, and the dust rinsed off on it's own? Did this damage the adhesive that exists on the back at all? I noticed the OP kept it wet, and want sure if it was being held on by the adhesive coating or just suction. I just wanted to get done clarification before taking another shot at this..I am tired of making it worse! :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] icewolf293:
old topic but the best tip is preparation

turn off all fans, I did this once by my computer and no matter how much i cleaned my screen stuff still managed to get on my screen, The bathroom as someone suggested is a great idea once mirrors start to fog a little or shortly after a shower, still dam enough to hold the dust down but not enough to fog the glass.

I tend to use compressed air and a lens cleaning brush to take off any dust or specks on the screen, then i use a high quality glass cloth, one made for DSLR lenses are the best and wipe the screen until it appears crystal clear, then line up the screen protector, peel off the edge stick it down then remove it from the underside of the screen protector and fit it in place, that way there is less travel for the exposed protector. Some people like to line up the screen protector then use tape to secure it to the phone then pull off the backing, this does work if done properly, again the issue is how far the exposed protector needs to travel before getting on the screen

I've done this with numerous phones and a few tablets and almost (9/10 time) successful without any dust under the screen, some people don't even realize I put one on.

If you ever need to lift the screen use a small clean card to lift and hold it, not your finger and do not bend the protector, once that bend occurs or the oil from the finger gets on the sticky coating it's pretty much ruined. But as i said preparation is key, if you are careful you won't need to do anything else
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] hyorigajjang:
thx for the great tip. waiting for mine to come in the mail
[One (M7) Accessories] kcbboy:
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[One (M7) Accessories] pdubcramp:
Any way to remove the branding, scratch it off or a sharpie maybe? For whatever reason their logo bugs me.

Thanks for your review!
[One (M7) Accessories] kcbboy:
It seems possible to scratch it off or maybe use some acetone(might be a little too harsh though) to remove it but I'm definitely not bothered by it so I won't be trying it. The sharpie will definitely do the trick though but It might be a little obvious where it got sharpied.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bstylz911:
so i always wondered does our camera quality BETTER on STOCK TOUCHWIZ roms than on CM roms?

on me personally

when on TOUCHWIZ i can FOCUS this that are really up close.

but when i was on a CM roms i was not able to FOCUS this that were really up close.

(when i say up close i mean like 3 mm guessing lmao. )
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
As i see it, TW roms will almost always provide a better camera with more features. They built their firmware specifically for this camera, while cm is more generic and built to cover many devices.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ayeitschris:
yeah aosp camera is pretty ****ty compared to touchwiz.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thos25:
alright guys. Quick question. Has anyone had any of the "secure element" issues on the Nexus 4? I have been looking around and not found anything related to the N4 talking about the secure element. Lots of stuff on the old G-Nex and Nexus S forums though.

To be clear, I am NOT having the error message about secure element come up on the screen. However, after my most recent flash every time I try to use wallet, the paypass terminal says "unable to authorize payment, try another card". Again, there is no "secure element" message, just an error on the paypass terminal.

I tried it on the vending machines at my work and it erred. I then went to CVS just to try it there and it also said the card couldn't be authorized.

I called Google and they said that they see the transactions attempt to go through but show that the card is being declined at point of sale. So, it makes me think that it is not an outage on Google or even a secure element issue. After all, no secure element error code and if it at least attempts to go through, seems to not be secure element.

So, I figured it may be a google wallet outage. Nope. I then figured maybe paypass was down. Nope, it worked with other cards. But every time I try to use the phone it simply rejects the payment. And yes, I know the card my wallet account is linked to is still good...

I flashed a complete factory image back to stock unrooted and it still wont go through.

And I was also sure to always wipe the app before I flashed anything, so I don't think the secure element would have been damaged anyhow, but just seeing if perhaps anyone knows of a secure element issue or some other issue.

Thanks for your time and assistance.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpookyTunes:
On your phone, go to Wallet > Settings > Reset Google Wallet app, then clear the app data in settings.

Next, on a PC, go to https://wallet.google.com/manage/ and remove all payment cards.

Back on your phone, setup wallet and add the credit cards there.

I had the issue once on my Nexus S and this fixed it for me.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thos25:
thanks. I'll give it a shot. Hopefully this fixes it. Seemed strange since I wasn't getting an error message but the point of sale is rejecting it. Google said it is showing up on their end as declining for expired card, but I know the cards aren't expired.

We will see. My main concern was simply that this is a Secure Element issue and perhaps the newest version of wallet just doesn't indicate it.

Ill report back soon.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpookyTunes:
I think the main issue with the secure element was related to the Google prepaid card. It stored the money in the SE, so the idea that you could put $20 on it, back it up, spend the money, restore, and spend it again would have become a cat and mouse security nightmare for Google.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thos25:
Unfortunately no dice.

I wiped the app. Diabled it. uninstalled all updates. I went all out just to make sure to clear everything. And of course wiped all data from within the app itself prior to clearing data and cache, etc.

Deleted all payment info off of the google account using the link you provided.

Then I enabled the app, reinstalled updates and entered all new payment information. No dice.

So then I added in a card which I have never even had linked to the google wallet account. I figured perhaps just the card itself is somehow jacked up within Google network (expiration date or something). I tried the brand new card which has never been used before and it failed to authorize as well.

Im a bit lost at this point with other things to try. I do have a couple of old nandroids which I can try, but I am not sure if it will resolve the issue as I had already tried another one without success.

Any other ideas guys?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpookyTunes:
Only flash back to stock 4.2.2 ROM and re-lock the bootloader. Also try skipping the update to Wallet.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thos25:
I'm actually on stock 4.2.2 now. I tried to flash factory image after it wasn't working on a custom ROM.

Boot loader didn't get locked though. I won't be able to try anything else until Monday though since the only readily available pay pass is on the vending machines at work.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] espionage724:
Something like this did occur back when Google was providing Nexus 7 users with I think $10 wallet credit. People would restore their accounts (or maybe just sync a new account, not too sure), and get their credit again, essentially, infinite spending (within that limit) :p
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thos25:
Okay. So I am back at work with access to a vending machine with an NFC reader…

I have tried several things with no luck. First, I noticed there was a “verify your identity” section under wallet settings.

1)	I verified my identity figuring perhaps it needed verification before it would allow any transactions. That didn’t work.

2)	I have an NFC payment on 5/24 so I restored my 5/24 nand to try to see if that would restore functionality. It didn’t.

3)	I then flashed the 5/25 update to the CM Nightly ROM I used on 5/24. I know I had done this so I figured I would try that. Plus, I have an NFC payment on 5/25 (last time NFC was used) so I figured I would try that. No luck.

I am really confused. I am not getting a secure element error, so I don’t think the chip is locked out. I called my CC company and they see the transaction come through and approve it, but never get a charge on it. Google also says they see the transaction request. This means the phone is sending the information as it should, which also makes me think the chip is NOT locked out. If flashing prior ROMS didn’t work, and flashing a complete factory image doesn’t work, it makes me think it has to be on Googles end somewhere.

I wonder if perhaps the virtual card I was assigned from Bancorp is somehow messed up.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thos25:
another update. I added a new gmail account to the phone. Basically I created a new gmail just to try something.

I then reset the app, added the new gmail account info to the phone. I then set it up using all of my same payment information. Once the app was set up I tried it out at the vending machine and it worked.

So, since using an entirely new account works. This pretty much confirms that the app itself is not messed up and that there is no issue with the secure element either.

After I confirmed that the app works using a new account, I then reset the app, put in my actual gmail account again, and set up wallet again. This time it didn’t work. At this point I would say it is pretty safe to assume that it is definitely an issue with google wallet on googles end or perhaps on Bancorp Money Networks end.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsnstuff:
I've been having this exact same issue with my Nexus 4. Still have not been able to fix it. I just tried setting it up with another account that I don't recall ever really having had Wallet with and that still didn't work. I have not tried to make a completely new gmail account yet. It's very weird, you'd think Google Wallet would just send the same info as my actual credit card does, the blink function in that one works fine.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjquijano:
I am having the same problem on my Gen Nex as well. Very annoying!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsnstuff:
I've been able to use it in a few different places without problems now. I haven't gone back to these vending machines at work though so I don't know if Google ever did something after I contacted them. I was so upset when I contacted them because I explain my problem with as many details as possible, I am very clear about how I have a Nexus 4 and how this used to work fine. They reply back to me with some dumb generic message about how in order to use the NFC function in Wallet I have to have a NFC enabled device, which isn't even true because you can't use Google wallet on most phones NFC or not. Honestly it's like they just didn't read my email at all. I emailed them back asking if they even read the email but they never got back to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] karel88:
Hi, anyone experience the same case as titled??

Usually by battery can hold for about 12-14 hour every full charged. But last night it only lasted for 6 hour. Worse case, while i'm sleeping. No one were using it.

Any idea??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] karel88:
Here the screenshot.

View attachment 2005652
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mast3rvo:
Were any apps listed at the top of the list for your battery usage stats? Facebook sometimes drains my battery like crazy so i have to force close it and restart the app if I want.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chinarobin:
you should give more information.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] karel88:
This is all the usage. View attachment 2005831
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lacky44:
Try flash stock factory image

Inviato dal mio Nexus 4 con Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shriom_manerker:
no need to flash anything ! just reboot your phone a few times ! something got messed up in the kernel . wiping cache and delvik cache can also help
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] madd0g:
Use BBS.