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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DaMadOne:
I think I am going to go into the store tomorrow. Before I officially purchase it though I am going to make sure that it is on the old firmware.. MDK at the end of the build # is what I am looking for correct? if it says ME7 I need to walk away for the time being.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mlin:
That's correct.

That's what I did at best buy, I said I wanted to see the build number before I bought it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DaMadOne:
Boy! The rep is really not going to like me tomorrow =P not only am I going to seem super picky to them by asking to see the build # they are not going to like me forcing them to use my upgrade on my gf's line that is not an unlimited plan. Then doing a device only switch to my line that is still an unlimited plan. Oh well... work the system.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Southern_mind:
I just got a replacement Friday with the old firmware and when you buy the phone it should have the old firmware. You should tell them you want to activate it later that you're in a hurry and need to leave.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DaMadOne:
thanks for the reply guys, makes me feel hopeful that I will be able to get a pre update S4 tomorrow. Will post back when all goes well!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Speedy Claxton:
I exchanged mine today and it wasn't updated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjLuBe:
Yeah I bought mine today and it wasn't updated but i unknowingly updated it anybody think I can take it back for a new one and what is a good excuse I can use??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DaMadOne:
that sucks.. You can return the phone within 14 days (maybe 30?). Assuming you have your old phone just return the s4 and reactivate the old phone.. then go back a few days later and redo the upgrade.. or drive to the next closest vzw store and redo the upgrade.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjLuBe:
I bought it with the finance plan I wonder if that will make a difference
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DaMadOne:
I wouldn't think so. I would imagine it talks about the return policy on the receipt from when you purchased it today.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjLuBe:
Yeah it says I'm permitted to make one exchange should i exchange or just give it back and go to another store
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Batttie:
Just remember the $35 restocking fee.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DaMadOne:
ooh. I didn't think about that. I would do it and just count it as a $35 lesson.. NEVER take an OTA update.. like NEVER. Until it has been verified to be ok. Which usually doesn't take but a couple of hours if that for someone to verify its safety. Or you can wait and hope another solution will come. But being on a droid bionic now I can say that it may never come. Sure we have safestrap but we never got anything as nice as the loki exploit which is really the next best thing to a fully unlocked bootloader. As I was told.. time is not on your side when it comes to being able to get a pre update S4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DaMadOne:
Just try and exchange it.. if they wont for some reason return it and goto a different store. That's what I would do anyways.

On another note I have everything I need to get an S4 rooted and lokified downloaded already and waiting for me to get home from the store tomorrow! Work is going to go by really slow tomorrow =P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DjLuBe:
You're lucky I have to wait til Friday I think I'll tell them it's getting to hot randomly Lol I wonder if they'll give me a brand new one tho
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] JackoUK:
Hi Guys,

I have upgraded from 2003 to 2003se on my Qtek xdaII, all fine and working without issue, also backed up with Sprite the ExtROM into the extended mem so i can get back all settings should the battery fail or whatever.

BUT, how can i get back to 2003? i assume i have to download or obtain a 2003 OS and do similar as i did when i upgraded, if so anyone know where and how i can get this info and possible files to perform the task.

Many Thanks

Jacko
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rwgast:
Over the weekend I upgraded from an old LG Optimus on cm7 to the EVO LTE.

I didnt realize this phone is was running ICS and not jellybean! Ive already rooted and installed a recovery. I had planned on staying with the stock sense rom and installing a custom kernel. I like the UI. Ive been reading that CM10 is much smoother than seanse though. I was reading around and it sounded like CM10.1 is really buggy? I was hoping if someone could tell me what the problems with Cm10.1m2 are and if the stable CM10 rom is better?

Im aalso looking for a kernel with USB host and OC enabled. I do a lot of embedded hardware development and got a new android because wanted USB host that way I could interface my designs with the phone. I was sad to find out usb host is not enabled on this phone stock. So should I stick with sense and ICS and compile a custom kernel or should I move to cm10 or 10.1?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
These type of threads are typically frowned upon, and for a number of reasons. It's your phone and up to you, the user, to determine which ROM works best for you.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] orb3000:
Closed

What is best for me may not be for you, test several till you get to your personal best.

Said that, thread closed
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadman4:
Hi all,

I've been a lurker for a few days/weeks now.

I have tried lots of Roms (omega, battery king, google 4.3 nexus by jamal).

I feel that the pure nexus rom is quite plain and naked, and I am missing some of the samsung TW features so I'm going back to TW.

BUT, I love the stock google android Contacts/People and dialler apps.

My question is --- is there a way for me to flash those apps to a TW (say omega) rom?

Thanks so much!!!
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] conan1600:
Curious if any of the Devs might be working on a Kernel for CM 10.1 especially one that allows for governor controlled overclocking? I would be willing to donate for a mans time spent on something like that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] apg5031:
Hello,

I wanted to unlock my phone and tried unlocking my phone with a number given to my by someone on eBay. Apparently, they had typed the wrong unlock code and the number of tries I have to unlock the phone is maxed out.

What can be done in this situation??

I really need to unlock this phone asap.

Any help will be appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] wiithepeng:
So are you stuck at a screen or can you still "use" the phone without the sim?

*edit* Here is what I used to unlock my phone. Supposedly it can also find the unfreeze code, hope this helps. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] fondler:
First thing to do is check out the AT&T official unlock method, since, if you meet the criteria, they will give you a code for free:

https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/?

If that is out of the question for whatever reason, there are a bunch of unlocking tools that will work for pre-JB roms (when you see me type "JB" it means Jelly Bean). Unfortunately, I found that NOTHING worked for me once I installed a JB based rom and I had to go the official route (which was easy for me since I bought the phone 2 years ago and was still with AT&T). If you are working on a stock SG2 the following stuff should work fine, though.

Here are your options:

Chainfire's - This, in my opinion is the best, as it uses a brute-force method to give you the ACTUAL unlock code and, more importantly in your case, the Master/Unfreeze code. However, it is for the i9100 so the play store may not let you install it so you will have to download it from that post and install it manually. The nv_data.bin file is the same between the i777 and the i9100, so this should work, provided you are running a pre-JB rom.

helroz's - This is what i used originally, mainly because it was one of the first and once I unlocked, I never looked back to see that there were better methods out there. This works by patching files on your phone, and as such is a little bit more "dangerous" if something goes wrong. This will almost definitely NOT work if you have a JB rom.

Spocky's - This is a little different, and I'm not exactly sure how it works. I know there is a cost for it, but it's in the app (the app itself is free). I would assume that it sends certain information to their server and brute-forces the codes for you, but I haven't used it so I really have no idea. I think they are pretty good about refunds if it doesn't work.

If none of this works, your only option may be AT&T, so if you aren't an AT&T customer, you may need to work something out with a friend who is, if they meet the criteria in my first link.

Hope something here helps.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vlcano57:
Have the opportunity to get one. Just curious if the XT925 will work on Tmobile 4g and LTE? Thanks!
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mentose457:
This question was posted a few days ago...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2366469
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vlcano57:
Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Royalfox:
Just got a s3 and already rooted! :)

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Addicted2xda:
And that needs to be announced in a new thread.... :cyclops:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] E.Cadro:
Congratulations! However we certainly don't need ever person who gets a new phone to create a thread stating so.

Thread closed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages on your device.

Original Slim Features:

The Real Dark Slim

Notification drawer Shortcuts

Full hardware key rebinding!

Keyboard rotation

SlimCenter

Check out our full feature list here

Changelog

Find our latest Changelog go here

I am building this rom from Slim's sources so any features they include will also be in this rom when synced.

I DO NOT own a Note 2, that being said i have not tested this, i might be able to have someone test but right now its not tested.

Installation instructions

For Most Users

Please keep in mind if a special instruction is needed it will be noted in the Changelog

Download the latest build

Addons ( if you don't have it already) from [here]

-Recommended- Full wipe, and manual format /system

Flash ROM and the addons you want

Reboot

Bug!!!

-Built-in kernel has a bug with data, probably a problem on the code end

- Please flash this kernel instead to restore data :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2000328

Download-

Rom- http://bit.ly/12wBjQa

Will be updating as often as i can :)

Slim Gapps - http://slimroms.net/index.php/262

Gapps - http://bit.ly/17wCKfz

BlackedOut Gapps - http://bit.ly/1bV4QVi

Then flash Gapps.

Reboot

Follow me on Twitter [MENTION=5000845]zooyork0721[/MENTION]

"App Dev, Graphics, Source Building, Ports"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshm.1219:
oh sit my old gnex ROM! thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
love slim :) glad you guys like it, i will try and update when i can i have slim for many different phones building so
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] redsox 98:
THANK YOU THANK YOU! Loved this on my s3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
Awesome to see my Gnex DD on the Note 2 now. I actually had emailed the Slim team asking if they'd bring this officially or allow someone to port it...glad its here some how. Downloading now, so stoked to try. If there isn't graphic artifacts then chances are its gonna be my DD.

Thanks for bringing this here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
haha i just built it from source :) everything should be good
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
Very much appreciated bruh bruh. About flash immediately after downloads are done. THANKS!...this is gonna be the tits, i just have that feeling.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xterra91:
Awesome thanks thanks thanks love slim roms
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] HerroMoto:
Wow.... Another rom to try... Ran this a few times on gnex I have a lot of flashing to do this weekend thanks for the variety!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
no problem! glad i could help :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
AH OKAY so i now have three AOSP roms thats run without those horrible graphic artifact and this is one of them! SO SMOOTH AND BUTTERY! My biggest peeve is these AOSP ROMs that have that graphic artifact issue...I'm going to test this for the next two days and report on battery life and see if I find any bugs...so far it seems very promising.

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oh just to note, when i plug into my computer with this rom my comp recognizes it as GT-N7105 instead of the SCH-i605 as it does on every other open source project on our device
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] RemnantKing2:
Love how smooth this is and love the fact that it's running out of the box at 245 DPI.

After switching to a smaller DPI, going back to 320 just doesn't match the Note 2 AT ALL.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
yea man, i love how slim has always had its own unique things to it, even if some or just small things. They have always done the smaller DPI and I too really enjoy that

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Is anyone not getting data? I'm getting nothing but gray bars not saying 4g,3g or 1×…should I reflash?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xterra91:
Yeah no data here tried changing data type but wouldn't change
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
Yeah no luck matter what I do....well I'm sure he'll have this solved real soon...until back to eclipse
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] RemnantKing2:
I wasn't getting any data either, but I waited and it came back on its own

Either that, or I flashed a kernel, not sure what happened first.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BlueHarford:
Does this have the I605 csc and apn? That could be the data issue
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] redsox 98:
Another one with no data. I was bone stock from an Odin last night. Wiped all and nothing. Hoping this bug gets squashed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jarm3r:
Wohoo!!! Going to wait for a few more versions to try this out but I ALWAYS missed this rom coming from gnex to n2. Thanks very much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ztotherad:
I'll definitely be trying this out whether working data or not. If anything I'll take a deeper look into the zip and see if I notice something unusual (like I know exactly what I'm looking for, lol!) but I'll make sure to check it out. Thanks again, brotha!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jaydizz:
Yay, this was my go to rom on the gnex. Definitely going to give this a try.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
so after having flashed a different kernel you are now getting data? cause i tried over and over and waited for so long and data never came...i did not try flashing a different kernel as i prefer to run rom's with their baked in kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] RemnantKing2:
Well I know I flashed the NEAK kernel sometime and I had data working again, but I am not sure if it's from the flashing of the kernel that fixed it or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xterra91:
I flashed plasma still no data
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ztotherad:
data probably came back after flashing neak kernel because the rom was originally built for the t0lte, which is what the kernel was originally built for as well
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
sorry was working! not sure why no data im guessing its a bug (like no one knew that already :silly: lol) i would say try a different kernel yup :) it seems a few tried that and it worked! im running a S4 so i cant test this unfortunately but thank you for giving feedback :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
Can anyone link me the kernel your flashing to fix the data? :) i dont own a note 2 so not sure which kernel would fix it, thank you!

want to add the link to the OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xlxfoxxlx:
Direct link to download

https://code.google.com/p/neak-kern...me=N.E.A.K-Note2-2.0.2x-AOSP-LTE.zip&can=2&q=

Link to forum

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2000328

[KERNEL][7.6][AOSP&SAMMY][APP/OTA/AUDIO] N.E.A.K. Note2 - Heart Touching (v2.0.2x)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
I tried flashing Neak kernel and Devil kernel and neither brought data back for me :-/

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I like the kernel baked in the rom but the data thing is odd...hope there's a fix without having to change kernels
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
me too! slim kernels are usually very nice, i will try to update often so :) cross your fingers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BlueHarford:
Can you fix the link to slim gapps?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xlxfoxxlx:
Im woundering if he just used the t0lte branch as a base and added in verizon stuff or if this is built for t0lte..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
i used slim's lunch for t0lte lol :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] redsox 98:
Google slim ROM and tada

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Google slim ROM and tada
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xlxfoxxlx:
So just used the t0lte lunch as a starting point and went off of that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
yup exactly haha :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xlxfoxxlx:
Lol just was wondering if that might be causing the data issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
Hey zooyork (which is one of my favorite skate companies mind you) do you think you could post a link of the kernel baked in the OP just in case I or anyone tries a different kernel and regrets it...this way we can flash it and easily restore if without having to install the whole rom again....just a thought
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
haha agreed zooyork is cool :P well you could just reflash the rom :) not sure if i want to do that because i will be updating often
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrewjt19:
Awesome thanks for bringing it to xda

taPpeD from my HandhEld computer- Note II
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
I'd have to +1 the "thanks for bringing it to XDA"

Cannot wait for the data issue to be solved...I wish a different kernel would bring me service but I dont even wanna different kernel haha

I

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Hey can't hurt to ask, cause I sometimes try other kernels and regret it.

Anyhow, looking forward to our next update
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
haha i understand :) im not really sure whats up with the kernel and data, but i am updating right now :) building a deodex and an odex version right now, if im still up when it finishes i will move to the folder where the rom download link is, if not i will in the morning when i wake up :p 3:45am so lol

edit - no odex lol just errored a ton, just deodex :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
yeah odexing is wack anyway, only speeds up boot times....eager for this release! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Hope i can get data! lol. I doubt it is the kernel honestly...this roms running a like an AOSP rom on a nexus device right out the box....squashed those graphic artifacts already so once data is good, its perfect and officially my DD
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
Haha sounds good :p wish I knew what is up with the kernel. But its building now so again worst case, flash another kernel I guess sorry not sure what the cause of that bug is
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
i for some reason dont think its the kernel...maybe something in the build prop? everything in there has the stuff an AOSP rom would for the n7100 note and we're sch-i605
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
Dude, I'm mad stoked to flash the latest when it's uploaded...i actually never slept cause i been up all night/morning tryin to get the data to work haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
Sorry about that it got kinda late. Uploaded now and ready to download :) just click the link on the OP

Sent from my flying toaster jfltevzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
doing just that! thanks bruh bruh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
Haha (crackflasher) :p

Sent from my flying toaster jfltevzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
haha guilty
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
unfortunately I am still getting no data, doesn't matter the kernel either. I just can't get it! :crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
The other kernel didn't fix it? Maybe they are changing stuff for the t0lte tree

Sent from my flying toaster jfltevzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xlxfoxxlx:
Do they have a t0ltecdma tree or is it all t0lte now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
I'm gonna clean flash with the kernel one more time..just dont get why all the other AOSP roms get data but this bad boy doesnt...this one runs the best overall minus the data, once i get this data going thats a wrap...i tried adding things to the build prop from the other roms and it didnt help lol

i just don't get why the build prop for this is the N7105, which isn't the vzw note 2 so i thought maybe if i tweaked the build prop i could get it going but nahhh, which is why i am no dev
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] asacado:
Looking forward to testing this rom. How is BT, GPS and MMS and audio levels working out for everyone? :cyclops:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BlueHarford:
N7105 is the international cdma/Lte.

Most international roms ported to Verizon are that model, just need some csc and all to work on Verizon
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
Is that something simple that someone like me who is no dev could do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BlueHarford:
not sure if the zip that scott provided to replace the neccesary files works on AOSP it was made for touchwiz.

best thing would be to get him to fork the lte0cdma and i605 device tree and build it from there. if lte0 works he probably wouldnt need to modify source. i've been too busy this week to try it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ztotherad:
okay so I'm not getting really any service at all... i uploaded a screen shot of it, i have one more or two things to try first though. also I'm running neak kernel and still nothing

EDIT: okay so that didn't work at all..

editDOS: nandroid'd back to illusion rom for the time being. thanks for bringing slim over though bro. don't give up hope!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
new build up :) probably the same thing use a different kernel :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
we are not getting data because you are using the source code for the international note 2 not our vzw note 2.

Your build boot but we will never get data no matter the kernel, you'd have to use the proper code for it to work from what I'm gathering...

I'd look at the CM source and see what changes need to be made within this rom's build to make it work like an AOSP who's source is for our device.

I am very anxious to see a fully functioning build as this rom seems to be the most promising, once the source for our rom is used Im sure data will work, for the time being I am going to use the vzw patch scott made and the blueharford reminded me of...its for TW so i'm crossing my fingers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] zooyork0721:
Well people have reported data when using a different kernel so

Sent from my flying toaster jfltevzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahjee:
I did see one user say that but I have seen more saying they cannot but I will try with a different kernel...if that doesnt work i will use the patch intended for TW roms and if that doesnt, i am going to flash Illusion rom and then flash this over as illusion is based of slim but has working data.

I was just trying to help cause the build prop is all for the N7105 which is the international note 2 apparently and we our the i605, i just thought that maybe that would make a difference...I am no dev so I do not know how things work and all