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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmakejew:
For some reason, I cant get any bluetooth headsets to connect to my phone, is this a normal problem with the phone?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jocarog:
Yes, my bluetooth died completely on my original evo... :mad: this is my second replacement after that bluetooth failure and a refurbished fiasco... :banghead: good luck!

Sent from my EVO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] waterbound:
I don't know of any known issues and never had any problems with multiple brands of headsets, remote speakers and cars. I always try to delete everything from the Bluetooth pairings and then setup your headpiece for new pairing. For the Jawbra type I use, I hold down a button for 15 seconds to clear and pairings then start the scanning process, make sure you are able to be seen and shouldn't have any problems. It's about as easy as pairing to your car, maybe easier and shouldn't take more than 1 min.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] surge27:
For those that go naked (no case), have you gotten any scratches on the fake aluminum edges?

I'd like to use no case and have a screen protector & back skin but worried about scratches on the edges.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jaaluk:
Check ebay, there are bumper protectors for sale.

SeNt FRoM oVeR THeRe-----> GALAXY note2 FaR FaR aWaY!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] surge27:
True but would like to know which ones peeps are using and if they are worth buying or not too
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] highaltitude:
I bought one for my S3, those things are so cheap and crappy I wasted my money. However I bought a nice from Draco Designs ( which wasn't cheap) but definitely quality. FYI I emailed them this morning and they replied that one for the S4 will be available next week.

So far I have had no case on my phone (about a month) and there are no scratches. I have only a "Just Like Glass" screen protector
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ivanrez:
This is what I just put on mine.

search B00BMIG54O on amazon

$14.95 ArmorSuit MilitaryShield - Samsung Galaxy S4 Screen Protector Shield Ultra Clear + Black Carbon Fiber Film Protector

Skin provides nice traction as opposed to stock slick back cover. Edge skins included.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Cataligh:
The sides scratch very easily! I highly recommend some type of protection if you intend on keeping your device in mint condition!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] davezaff:
Its actually nice metal on the s4 so not the plastic coating like on the s3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] CallMeAria:
Not the metal trim ring around the phone itself, but the chrome bezel that's bordering the display has scratched fairly easily on both mine and my wife's with some minor drops. I definitely wish I would've got a case for outings sooner.

The aluminum trim around the outside of the phone however has remained scratch free on both.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] King Cole:
Mine has a small ding in it, and I don't ever recall really dropping it. It does bother me though, and I'm certain I had to have dropped it at some point, as it's on the bottom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] surge27:
Does NFC work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] LeKtRiCzzz:
I use the neo hybrid and I have a dent in the faux metal around the phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Theoriginalgiga:
I second the Neo Hybrid. I bought my S4 about a week ago (changed from the OG note) and spigen is completely wrapping it with the screen protector and the Neo since day 3 (had to order the case lol). it doesn't add too much bulk, it levels out the back so your phone isn't resting on your camera when you set it down and it provides a lip so you can set it face down and won't even touch the screen protector and for a total of $30 my phone is completely covered and not too much bulk added.

Also NFC works and rumor has it wireless charging should work too.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] LeKtRiCzzz:
Its the best case I have purchased, Im about to buy the Glass Screens from Spigen.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Theoriginalgiga:
I skipped the glas.t and went to their Ultra crystal screen protector. Over in the i717 section there's a HUGE thread going over the Glas.t and they started out awesome but the later posts say that they're getting peeling up after a couple months and was probably due to a change in the adhesive. Plus with the extra thickness of the glas.t the home button would be recessed, with the Ultra crystal the button is level with the screen protector. And at $7 for the ultra clear you get 2 and MUCH easier to apply.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] quarlow:
Been completely naked on mine for about a month. No scratches on the glass, chrome bezel, faux metal ring around the outside, or battery cover. I don't drop my phone, haven't ever shattered a screen in 5 years of having a smart phone. I keep it alone in a pocket, and that's it. All my phones have been treated this way. The One X looked like it went to hell and back after a few months, but my iPhones, Captivate, S II, and Note II all survived really well. My wife is not so gentle, just throws it in her purse. So she has a flip case on my old Note II she is now using.

The only place I have seen any of these phones show wear is on the back when they rub when placed flat. On the S II it was the lip below the battery door. On the S 4 it seems to be the bottom lip of the chrome around the camera lens. That small section is scuffed. Otherwise this naked phone is pristine after a month of use.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] polish_pat:
I had mine since launch day. I dropped it 2-3 times from desk height with not a single scratch anywhere.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] surge27:
Im using the Spigen Glastr and its amazing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] greekunit690:
Its actually painted plastic to look like brushed metal
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Slade8525:
im a device nudist; never damaged the faux metal on the GS3 or GS4. I am pretty careful with devices though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ivanrez:
Perfectly, I use Wallet almost daily.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] AdePower:
Does having a custom recovery mean your bootloader is unlocked? I have TRWP installed, in download mode it says samsung offical yada yada.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
The boot loader is not unlocked. Do some more reading about your phone before you start doing something with your custom recovery. Many people have bricked their phones because they did not understand what they were doing. There is a lot of good advice here. Look for threads by axman, adamoutler,beerdriod, to name a few. They'll keep you out of trouble. Just some friendly advice
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] AdePower:
I know that the boot loader is not unlocked but rather is a patch. What I'm asking is is having a custom recovery make it safe to flash a rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] scott14719:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292157
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] acruxksa:
The post above has a great link for you to research.

Basically, having a custom recovery means that you can flash roms that have had the loki patch applied to them or you can flash roms from similar hardware then flash a kernel that has been loki patched, or you can flash a rom from similar hardware using a recovery that has auto loki, or you can flash a rom from similar hardware and follow that by flashing loki-doki.zip.

Plenty of options, but if you have to ask, you shouldn't be flashing, Read the link above and everything else you can about loki and the att i337. Making a mistake with a brand new cellphone can be costly so research is imperative.

Not trying to discourage you from trying a custom rom, just trying to let you know that there's a lot of information you should have first.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] AdePower:
Its just confusing. I've been flashing roms since my HTC HD2 days, yet im still confused about this phone. I guess, ill just have to read some more. Seems to complicated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] acruxksa:
Once you get the hang of it, it's not that difficult. It's just slightly different than flashing with an unlocked boot loader. The main difference it that whatever you flash has to have a kernel with the loki patch applied before rebooting out of recovery. The patch can be applied to the roms kernel before you flash, it can be applied to the roms kernel by the recovery you use to flash, it can be applied by flashing a loki patched kernel after flashing the rom, or it can be applied by flashing loki-doki after flashing the rom.

The roms come from identical snapdragon 600 equipped S4's, not the octa-core models and you apply the loki patch as needed with one of the methods above.

essentially it's an extra step in the process with several different places you can put it.

If you've flashed other roms, it won't take too much reading before you get the hang of it, but it's still best to put a little time into research before pulling the trigger.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] AdePower:
So the best option would be the recovery that applies the patch automatically correct?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Bigtjmc:
It is the easiest way yes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] AxAtAx:
It is easier than the HD2, I had that phone, and it was a nightmare to flash, it is not confusing, I give a STEP BY STEP in my guide, how easy is it...

5 step flash process...I don't get it, HOW HARD CAN IT BE?

here is an example...

1 - get a bowl

2 - open the box of cereal

3 - pour cereal in bowl

4 - add milk to cereal

5 - eat cereal and enjoy

it is NO DIFFERENT than that. If you can do that, you can flash roms.

go here, if you can't do this, then you need to keep your phone stock forever.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2295557

I will help you, although, I can't flash it for you, you must pay attention.

good luck sir.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] joeybear23:
I've tried this, but all I get is cereal. I've repeated it exactly as written like 15 times and I think I going to be sick.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] AxAtAx:
I am confused to why everyone has this problem, it is crazy. I am like you, it is embedded into my brain, my wife had to wake me up one time, because she said I kept saying flash it, flash it, over and over. Oh well.

I have seen some people, they don't like going through all the posts to find an answer, back in my early days they included a new feature called BOOKMARKS...I ask myself, what does that do...hmm it takes me to places that I have been before, that dare I say...dare dare.. explain what to do so I could reference back.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] XDRdaniel:
5.Which custom recovery better suits the needs of our SGM?

TWRP or CWMR? Or a third one I have yet to familiarize myself with?

At the moment TWRP is not fully working, better choose CWMR.

A third one will be RZ Recovery, you can find it in "original development" thread.

9.What counts as a "custom ROM"?

-Can I take a build from rohan007, strap some apps in it, change the bootanimation and call it my own? (with permission of course)

Try to change as much as possible.

10.Does everyone encounter volume problems when flashing custom ROMs?

-On a stock ROM, the volume on the headphones is perfect, however on every custom ROM I have flashed, the sound is too loud. The volume rocker goes too high. Is this on purpose?

Yes

This is present on cm7.2/9/10/10.1

On every Stock ROM or custom stock ROM headphones sound is limited by samsung.

I don't take this as a problem... i think it's a plus :)

12.Does every custom ROM drain battery life on a huge scale?

-For every 20 min, 5% of my battery is drained, while on stand-by. I'm not even going to talk about the drain when actually using the device. I can't make it operate more that 2 hours without it dying. This problem is not present when having a stock ROM.

No

There are Rom's with huge battery drain, and there are others that can make your phone last for 2-3 days:)

13.How is a custom kernel installed?

-Is it via ODIN or custom recovery? Or does it depend on what the file actually is?

Via Custom Recovery.

16.What is the limit of an SD card on our phone?

-In terms of storage and speed transfer.

32GB max storage/ uhs-1 max speed

I have a class 10 8GB Kingston and it's perfect

17.What is the highest overclock recommended for the SGM?

-I think it is around 750MHz, but I've seen ROMs pushing our phone up to 864MHz, with no users reporting fried phones. Does it even matter if the voltage is not changed?

The highest indeed is 864Mhz but i never heard anyone running at such high speed. Mine is at 729Mhz, that's 20% overclock...and never had problems like freezing or random rebooting.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Reaper's Scythe:
Thanks for the answers XDRdaniel.

About the sound output, I think this should be considered a flaw, why push the jack above it's limit, all you get is defected sound, no matter what headphones you are using.

And the clarity also is worse on custom ROMs. Whether this has something to do with my ears, the sound is not clear as having a stock ROM.

Why not take the stock music app with its optimized equalizer and install it on CM for example. Is it copyrighted or something?

Hopefully, other users will answer the rest of my questions.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] XDRdaniel:
It's not about the music player. The rom is the one that has volume boost. It's not that simple :)

also if you are using a CM based rom i recomend you to use this audio mod.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Reaper's Scythe:
Thank you so much, I guess that's all. This thread can be closed now
[General Questions and Answers] Guelerme:
I recently got, as a gift, this fake 7'' "Samsung" tablet. It boots (well, booted, but we'll get to that later) with the Samsung intro screen, has a Samsung brand tag-thingie on the back, calls itself "Model: 6200" but it's obviously NOT a Samsung, because if it was I wouldn't be creating this thread now, would I?

I can actually find it for sale as an "aPad Spreadtrum 6508", and I'd link to a site that has it if I could, but I can't because rules. Thing is, there's no such thing as a Spreadtrum 6508 CPU as far as I could find out, and there's no other info around about it. Which brings me to my second issue: I actually found out a couple of things about it trying to root it, but I kinda sorta...bricked it. Ooops. So now I need your help to try and figure out what this thing actually is and how to fix it - please?

What I found out about the thing:

- It's definitely a Spreadtrum 7'' tablet. The specs, according to the tablet itself, are these:

Model Number:﻿ C6200

Android Version: android 4.0.3

CPU Model: ARMv7 Processor rev 1 (v71)

Build Number: MocorDroid2.3.5.W12.20_P20.01

CPU Frequency: 1000MHz

Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7, zzh@zzh-caron#34

As you can see, it "lies" about what it is. The ARMm7 Processor, I'm assuming, is a Spreadtrum SC6820/8810. It's even branded Spreadtrum on the inside. I couldn't find ANYTHING about other Spreadtrum 7'' tablets tho. It seems like everything with those CPUs are 3.5'' or 5'' phones.

- It has no fastboot or recovery mode. It actually has a hard reset button on the top, which is weird. I couldn't adb it either, but I can access it with ResearchDownloader via ChannelServer, even after it's "bricked".

- It looks like the pic attached in this post.

Any help, from the specific brand/model of this thing, to a copy of its firmware, FDLs, even info about other Spreadtrum-based 7'' tablets would be very much appreciated. I'm not very much tech-savvy - I bricked my phone, duh - so I'm kinda at a loss here. Thanks in advance and if this is in the wrong place, please tell me.
[General Questions and Answers] tork0112:
Check your inbox.

---------- Post added at 09:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:33 PM ----------

Also, there are a few forums in here that have guides on how to root and whatnot different models I just found.

Here's one. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34740801
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] montecarlo5:
Hello folks! I've tried searching but cant find what I'm looking for, maybe I'm just not searching with the right words but non the less,, I would appreciate help. Back when I was a flash-o-hollic ( going to meetings now ) I remember flashing a non touch wiz rom that had an option to long press on the lock screen slider and turn the torch light on and the off when you let go. I miss that function and would love to have it back. I'm on Slim Bean right now. If anyone can help or point me in the right direction to have back that feature I would thank you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] loopytee:
liquid smooth 2.7 allows you to assign different things to the lock screen buttons. one of the options is to assign torch on/off
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJ666:
Hi guys

Hoping someone can help out if there is a way, I am looking to setup a Tasker rule that so that Backup and Reset options only activate while WIFI is connected, unfortunately Tasker does not have a built in option so is there a command I can use in Javascript or Shell via Tasker to activate/deactivate this?

I have tried searching through the Android API but of course can only find commands for disabling/enabling it on the app side not the OS side.
[HTC Sensation] hjf2011:
Hi all. I have an HTC Sensation running CM10.1. I have two strange problems with it:

1. Choppy sound. I can hear the other person but every few seconds there's a faint "click" where the sound cuts.

2. Dropped calls. In the middle of a call (can be 15 minutes or 40 seconds), I get a BEEP and a dropped call. After this, and for the next few seconds, I can't receive or make calls (I can "force" it by turning airplane mode on and off).

I've tried disabling 3G, no change.

My provider is Personal (Argentina). Now, the odd thing is: I have no problems using a SIM from Claro AR.

Even weirder: this happens only at some places. Particularly: around my house. In other areas of the city, or in other cities, it works fine (with Personal or Claro).

Network name appears as "Claro AR" with claro and "AR TP" with personal (with official rom it says "Personal"). From what I've been reading, Personal uses 1900 and 850MHz, depending on the area. Claro uses both. The box says "850/1900/2100"

Network search doesn't work. But this has never worked on any phone I owned since my first Motorola T2297 12 years ago.
[LG Optimus G (International)] Oakcapy:
Hi,

I recently got the LG Optimus G E971 on Rogers in Canada and it is a fantastic device. Since I did not like LG's Custom Android OS, I wanted to install the stock Android. Therefore I chose the AOSP 4.2.1 for LG Optimus G, but before getting there I had to root the phone and unlock the Bootloader.

After successfully rooting the phone and unlocking the bootloader, I decided it was time for me to flash the ROM by following this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2116649

Once I got to Recovery Mode in the ClockWorkMod Recovery, I wiped everything according to the instructions;however, I have forgotten to put the disk images to Flash.

Now I am stuck at the LG Boot Logo, though I am able to access the Recovery mode and FastBoot mode by turning the phone on and holding Volume Up + Down. However, I am unable to access the phone's storage because it is not recognized on the computer as a USB Mass Storage anymore.

I have tried putting it into Download Mode and using KDZ_FW_UPD.exe to restore it back to Stock, but it kept bringing back to the FastBoot. I also tried using the LGNPST with LGE971AT-00-V10d-RGS-CA-OCT-24-2012+0, renaming .tot to .bin, though it gives me an error before it can even begin.

Does anyone know how I can get this back to the stock firmware?

If you need any extra details i.e. Screenshots or picture of the phone, please tell me!

Thanks,

Oakcapy
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] je61:
Sorry if this is the wrong forum. I am running Slims latest build, love it. But I have one app that won't let me install that I NEED for work, and is working for my coworkers iPhones. It says App is unavailable for my country, even tho the iPhone one installs?

The app is QuickBooks Online: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intuit.quickbooks&hl=en

Ive tried market helper and other items and it wont let me install! Can anyone please send me the apk?

What a hassle. Thanks guys!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] djdaq:
Here is the link

db.tt /Gim20Vvg
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] je61:
Thank you very verrrry much!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxell505:
I know that the Nexus 4 was launched sometime is November and I want it right now but I am kind of skeptical on getting it. I am getting it just to get it as a smartphone to make calls over WiFi and text over WiFi. I don't want to spend $350 on it and then figure out that a new Nexus is coming out in a month. I am willing to wait till the beginning of August but I just can't wait any longer. Does anybody know of any rumors of a new Nexus that is unlocked coming soon. I don't want one with a contract because I am going to do everything over WiFi.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bush715:
I honestly would say we probably won't see anything to Q4 due to the holidays. Also not sure on this but possibly also because the X will be launching sometime in the next few months and it is the first Moto handset designed under Google.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] namurt:
you can always play the waiting game, and then when the time comes to make a move, you'll find yourself ready to play the waiting game all over again. it's a vicious cycle.

right now, the n4 is hands down the best bang for your buck. if you need a phone now, get it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exodian:
I would get it now. $350 for a higher end phone that gets amazing support just can't be beat. When the next nexus comes out it may not be in the same price range as the n4 is anyway. If it is get that as well and keep the n4 as a solid backup device.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxell505:
WHY DO UNLOCKED PHONES HAVE TO BE SO EXPENSIVE?!?!?!?!? So do you guys have any news if the Moto X will be unlocked. I wouldn't really think it would be but I don't know.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragon_76:
The Nexus 4 is finally at a hardware revision that is stable and at its best quality. If you are looking for an affordable, unlocked phone, the Nexus 4 is going to be your only choice.

A new phone coming out means that you might be faced with quality issues. I always wait a good 4-6 months after a "hero" device appears for the kinks to get worked out.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bozzykid:
How are unlocked phones more expensive? In general they are less expensive since they are easier to re-sell. And unless Google is not planning on selling the X phone on the Google Play Store, then you can bet on a unlocked version. At the very least they will have a unlocked Google Edition sold on the Play Store.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Panzer500:
Unlocked phones are at the price that they are supposed to be. The only reason some phones are cheaper is because of carrier subsidy and that also means it isn't unlocked. If you really want to have "cheaper" phones get something from T-mobile pay the higher per month fees for the subsidy and get it unlocked after ~60 days of use. At least this way you aren't on a contract but will need to pay the balance of the device if you leave early.