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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] FanOfSkynyrd:
Guess it all depends on perspective. I came from an Evo 3d, the S4 is hands down leaps and bounds better in reception than my 3d.

So from my perspective I have no gripes on the s4's reception.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] TKS3:
No issues here either. I came from the GS3 though. Maybe NV is in full effect in your area?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] GiantJay:
This phone has the best antennas on the market actually. Test the dbm levels not your signal bars. Signal bars show voice not data. Most likely your poor reception is the network not the phone although it could be a bad device but I doubt it. You could be getting a NV upgrade in your area which would be good. Update your prl and profile. Check out s4gru.com for network vision and lte info.

Brought to you by Sprint and the letters GS and the number 4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jbb2388:
Same network, Sprint, that I was on a few weeks ago with the Photon. Nothing has changed but the device. Its clearly nowhere near as good as the Photon as far as signal reception goes. I love it though. Just wish the antenna was as good.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] FanOfSkynyrd:
Where do you live and do you know if Network Vision had been started in your area. If not it could very well have just started in the "few weeks" you claim you swapped from your other phone. In my area specifically Network Vision upgrades began literally overnight and signals dropped to zero for several days. Even more weeks after the upgrades began signal comes and goes as they turn towers on and off testing them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] dustbuckets:
Same here, not even close to the Photon. In fact, sometimes I get the "no connection retry" messages on the s4 at work and home in Omaha and the only time I got that on the Photon was in Backbone State Park, IA!:) love the phone though!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] CCallahan:
It will be hard to beat a Motorola phone for signal strength. I had a Photon as well and it always had signal in places other phones didn't. However, with the S3 and S4 I have not had any issues with dropped calls or bad signal. It has been about average.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] maxpower7:
The Photon is known to get really good cellular reception. That was the case for me, although wifi on that phone is terrible. In my experience, my GS4 gets better voice, data, and wifi reception than any other phone I've had on Sprint. I guess YMMV.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] esad13:
I had the Photon as well until I upgraded to the S4. I haven't really noticed a difference, other than the S4>MoPho. :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] onree:
My wife and I both switched to the S4 from Photon 4Gs and we have both noticed how much better the RF reception was on the old Photons. The S4 is a great phone but it drops into roaming in areas that were never an issue for us before. I've heard a pot of anecdotal evidence, though, that Moto always makes strong RF phones.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] smoke423:
Its the radio in these samsung phone u are right Motorola,iPhone have Better

radios
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JoeFCaputo113:
Don't know about iPhones... My mom and bro both have the i5 and last week when we went to California (LA specifically) for a family trip, I had LTE in areas they didn't and every time they had LTE so did I. Same goes for areas of NYC, they will not have LTE in areas I do. And yes, all of us have Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] afazel:
My cellular signal is much better than the HTC One I traded for the S4, but my wifi signal is terrible. With my One, I was able to connect to both my 5GHz and 2.4GHz channels upstairs (although 5 had bad signal strength due to range), and 2.4GHz was pretty great.

On the S4, my 5GHz connection is about the same, but it barely registers the 2.4GHz at all. What's up with that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] shallmrt:
I also came from the Photon to the G S4, it has huge difference in reception. I knew I would loose some signal when I decided never to buy another Moto again but this hurts! I can sit in my house in Lincoln NE and I'm lucky if I can keep a signal long enough for the phone to ring the other line. Most of the time I get the Sprint Error code.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daniel4653:
Go back to the photon. Problem solved.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Heres a ASOP 4.3 Browser.apk flashable zip with Browser and Bookmark sync and proxy

Installs successfully on Nexus 7 (2013) With this method

Browser ApkFlashable> http://d-h.st/0cB

Jus Flash in recovery...

If u get A FC ...

TRY THIS

File explorer...sys / apps browserproviderproxy.apk add .bak ..reboot

and turn on sync bookmarks in Google acct settings

If u r having sync issues please read this first

http://blog.abrah.am/2011/12/sync-is-currently-experiencing-problems.html?m=1

Big Thanks to [MENTION=4244043]blackhand1001[/MENTION] for modded apks

[MENTION=426561]scrosler[/MENTION]

Please hit the Thanks

Enjoi...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Scott:
Sweet!

Does it sync bookmarks with Google? (testing it now)

EDIT: No sync but WOW its faster than Chrome!!!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Scott:
Here is the file that you need to Sync Browser to Google...

If you need help I can put it all in flashable zip that kills the proxy and you place that in the op. Send me a PM if you want.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Didn't add the sync ... :(

I prob should have ...thanks for the DL for sync.

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] casonswag:
Love stock android browser thanks man
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Agree...I love stock browser I was super stoked when it worked. I was not happy with Chrome only option. :thumbup:

Sent from a Candy Painted N7.2
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] roustabout:
There's a pretty useful app called AOSP browser installer that goes and helps find and install an AOSP browser on most devices.

It requires root, and is why I rooted the device as fast as I did. For me, neither Chrome nor Firefox nor Opera nor Dolphin are as helpful as the stock browser is.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Nice... I not a fan of any of those browsers either.

Luckily Manual install takes like 2 min and flashable is even faster... And we have our beloved Stock Browser...:thumbup::D

Sent from a Candy Painted N7.2
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] bckrupps:
I installed it this way and with the market installer. both ways it said it synced my bookmarks but they weren't there. I cleared all the data and tried again. same result
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Brenex:
Nice, just got it installed and setup. Why do you guys like AOSP much more than chrome? Also, do passwords sync with AOSP? I have the bookmarks syncing fine.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] androidtoy09:
One simple answer is speed!

NOTHING can compare to AOSP browser performance. Period.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Scott:
HELL YEAH!

This blows Chrome away!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] dadoc04:
Thanks!.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Go into settings/ accts/and enable sync bookmarks ...

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Not sure if passwords will sync..but they will save on asop browser. It will ask if u want it to remember password

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Squintz:
I'm having a similar issue. I can't get the browser to sync properly. Keeps having a sync error. Any ideas?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Edit : http://blog.abrah.am/2011/12/sync-is-currently-experiencing-problems.html?m=1

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Install manual or flashable ...? Make sure permissions are all good rw-r-r on apks after installed...and added bak to proxy that sshould do it . . I'm at work and don't have my N7 on me but soon as I get home I'll check this out asap

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] mmegalodon:
For those with sync issues, check this;

from Google Chrome > settings tab > "signed in as ******@gmail.com" > disconnect Google account (it's all synced, don't worry) > sign back in > advanced sync settings > make sure passwords encrypted > google dashboard > under chrome sync page, 'stop and clear'> toggle your browser sync from device (N7) > profit? > sync should work

**The link below is sort of dated, you may not need to manage dashboard and disconnecting and re-syncing account should sort your issues. If it doesn't, try the 'stop and clear' option under dashboard. Did this a while ago to sort the sync issue on my original N7, so memory is a bit 'clouded'

Anyone confirm?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
I'll add to link to OP later today ....

Thanks +100000

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Updated ...flashable link now should change browserproviderproxy.apk for u. So jus jus flash and enjoi...

Thanks scrosler

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] blackhand1001:
I have figured out a method to install it completely without root and it has working bookmark syncing. You can also install just the bookmark syncing if you already did the root method. My browser.apk also has the string for the find on page button fixed.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2385928
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Thanks man appreciate it ....What's the find on page button ..?

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] blackhand1001:
The button in the menu to search for text. It displayed the wrong text on the stock rom with an unmodified browser.apk. The link on my thread is fixed now by the way.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] angellsl:
Anybody noticed the back, forward and fresh buttons are gone after resume?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
I'm gonna try blackhands browser apk to see if its better ...that why I can add it to this thread as well

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Updated Op

thanks to [MENTION=4244043]blackhand1001[/MENTION] for new APK
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] casonswag:
Im getting a flash error when trying to flash this with cwm?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Let me check out zip ...I flashed in twrp np ... Wanna make sure zip is correct.

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] casonswag:
Yea it might be something with cwm
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
If it doesn't work on cwm u could always go to blackhand1001 thread and install there with his method as well...no recovery needed...basically manually install apks. Could even extract them out of my zip and install manually as well. :thumbup::D

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] casonswag:
Wow i just looked and my zip say 0 mb bad download
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Macmee:
Why do people prefer the ASOP browser? Curious!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] gerbig:
It's faster and has flash support. Those are my reasons...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Macmee:
I promise I'm not trying to be mean, I am curious. How do you know it's actually faster? Everything seems to load at the same speed to me.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] gerbig:
When I have a lot of tabs open in Chrome (or Firefox or Dolphin) I get delays switching tabs, reloading pages, or switching back from another program. Stock works more like I expect... Of course, your mileage may vary.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] kentondb:
How do I get this browser to go full screen? Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Settings / Labs

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] sluflyer06:
I must be doing something wrong. zip flashed fine but I'm getting FC (already checked permissions on the 3 apks)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Hmmm...try going into system /apps/browserproviderproxy.apk and add .bak see if that helps
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] sluflyer06:
Nope. If I force close, then go to settings and clear all app data and then go open the browser again it will start the "signing into google" screen for awhile and then just FC's.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Did u add the .bak on to apk also....? What recovery are u using...should make a diff but ...idk. ? Maybe ? I'll reflash on my device in a moment to make sure it's all good

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] sluflyer06:
add .bak to system /apps/browserproviderproxy.apk. Using TWRP. I can try flashing again.

Flashed again and still FC. hmm.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Change it after u flash zip ...

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] kentondb:
I can't get the browser to auto search when typing in the URL box. It just goes back to Google with no search
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Hmmmm. This is a modded browser from blackhand ... I replaced it with the stock... Should work the same tho... I'll look onto it ...thanks

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] kentondb:
Thanks. Just open it and type any search query into the URL box.

Reset to default as well

---------- Post added at 02:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:05 AM ----------

Works with yahoo and bing set to default. Google just takes the user to the Google search page without a search
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] xnifex:
Will this replace chrome or just be installed as a second browser?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Jus install 2nd browser

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] xnifex:
Sweet

For bookmark syncing I show it synced everything under "other bookmarks" in chrome, how do I get to sync "mobile bookmarks"?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Works fine here jus tested a few times

Sent from a Candy Painted N7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Not sure...have u enabled sync bookmarks in ACCTS. I don't have bookmarks saved so couldn't tell if it worked...

Sent from a Candy Painted N7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] xnifex:
Yeah I turned that on. It's weird, they won't show up in my list of bookmarks, but if I start typing one in the address bar they show up there.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] kentondb:
I deleted it and then re flashed it from recovery but still the browser won't use Google as search when using the URL bar
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] swest6602:
For those looking, Flash works once you get the AOSP Browser running. Just tested with Amazon VoD. Newest version of Under the Dome streamed fine (when will they make a damn Android app so I can stop installing Flash?)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2139513
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Macmee:
Any idea why when I open the browser it just crashes?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Try this

Check browserproviderproxy.apk in sys/app....add .bak and reboot .

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Macmee:
I only found it in system/app and I tried, sadly it still didn't work :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Here's a new zip try this > http://d-h.st/0cB

Sent from a Candy Painted N7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Macmee:
Worked like a charm :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] swest6602:
It is the only way I am aware of to watch Amazon Video on Demand (assuming you install flash). We really should petition Amazon for an app. It is insane that we have to hack in an old browser, and an app known for its insecurities, to use Amazon's video service.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] uprightbass360:
After spending time looking around at other sites with people b#*@#ing about the absence of an amazon android app the apparent reasons are that they have an android app, you just have to buy a kindle to use it. The other being licensing/drm related, and Amazon not being able to guarantee their partners that their content is not being pirated due to the open and unsafe nature of the android operating system. They did just update their drm on the video side recently and for a week they were most likely flooded with 3 million hate messages from android users unable to watch any of their purchased content. I think they just opened it back up so that they don't have to build an app. Just wait, I think kindle is going to get scrapped for the most part, kindle books sell great, but their hardware sales suck. Then, and only then, you will get an android app.

But heck, not meaning to crap on your thread, but one of the biggest reasons I got the aosp browser was its ability to actually function as a full featured web browser. Yes the internet still uses flash, not everyone can afford to hire a web designer to reengineer their sites into HTML5.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
No worries...lol :D

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] IXChicharitoXI:
Awesome, worked great.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
do i have to uninstall previous asop browser?

is there an .apk file to install, i dont like flashing in recovery, always afraid bricking lol
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Jus dl zip and extract apk... That will work as well. Jus have to edit browser proxy if it hasn't been already. Add bak to the end. If ur already running asop browser u should be all good tho .

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] hihihehe:
do i have to flash it from recovery or there is apk file for me to install
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] fkfs9:
Anybody facing a forward, back, refresh button missing on the browser problem?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] scrypt:
NavBar buttons

[MENTION=225651]op[/MENTION] i'd be very thankful if you'd tell me how to get those NavBar buttons you have in the picture posted in the OP, OMG they are so sleek and cool. The stock buttons are obnoxious, anyway I searched the candy mods and other threads couldn't find them anywhere...so where do i get them?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] matthew0776:
Go to the softkey candy shop... They are called LoPro keyz I made them in a few diff gradient colors as well as flat wht.

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[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] uprightbass360:
It's an aosp bug, happens with all of the versions i've used. Just click the address area and click away to make the buttons show back up. I don't know why this bug is still prevalent but it is nothing that the op would be able to fix. If he is, he will be receiving a large applause from me.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ricstone:
Thank you for this!!!!!!!!!!! worked gust fine
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Sensamic:
The AOSP browser can be installed from the Play Store. I do it from there. Just search for AOSP browser and you'll find one.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] scandiun:
Is this compatible with android 4.4?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] LoVeRice:
I really miss this browser -_-
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] vietprid3:
I used ASOP Browser installer(play store) unchecked cm while installing and it works great.

I'm on stock 4.4
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
anyone know if it works with 4.4.2? if yes, any .apk for this browser! i really miss it, had it on my nexus4
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] lKBZl:
There are 2 apps on the play store which install this browser with bookmarks sync. The problem is, i've tried them, and they make my nexus 7 to reboot automatically. They are called aosp browser.
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Themes and Apps] cardozclive:
Hello, everyone, Air Call-Accept.

It works like Samsung S 4's Air Call-Accept:

When a call comes in, move your hands over proximity sensor to answer the call, or pick up phone close to your ear to answer.

It's a easy way to answer call, with touch less. A good choice when you are driving or busy at home.

Key features:

★ Answer calls

★ Reject calls (Paid version only)

★ Speaker on when answer call (Paid version only)

★ Send SMS when reject call (Paid version only)

Download from Google Play.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.necta.aircall_accept.free

Download latest 1.6: http://zenload.com/fhqhoiak0jkr
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Themes and Apps] franksmj:
wonderful post .. working well on my Grand i9082
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Themes and Apps] cardozclive:
Thanks man
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Themes and Apps] BEingNiCK:
great app but need more work to be done same as flipcover app

this will autoaccept calls many time when phone is on pocket
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Themes and Apps] Williams.Joe:
Smart way to answer my calls, well done!
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Themes and Apps] thebuginyou:
Please update the above link.
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Themes and Apps] Song_h:
It didn't work with my SamSung S7 edge.

How to do that?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] user8755:
It seems the chargers are a little bit different for this model. I had the 2012 N7 and tried like 5 different cables and cahrgers before I settled on the PowerGen Dual USB 3.1A 15w High Output Car Charger from Amazon.

However... I looked at the back of the Ac Adapter with my 2nd gen and its specs are input: 100-240v .25A 50/60hz / output: 5.2v ~ 1.35A

I think the 2012 N7 was Input: 100-240V, 0.3A / Output: 5.0V/2A,10W

What difference will that make in getting some extra chargers...?

I haven't tested my 2nd gen in the PowerGen Dual USB 3.1A 15w cus I don't want to fry it. :D
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] danvee:
The device will only take what it needs, current wise.

If the voltage is 5V, then anything 1.35A or above at 5V should be no problem.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] cyaclone:
Is there a dual port car charger that would work for the Nexus 7 and my Samsung S4 for them both to be on the charger at the same time?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] sparksd:
I have this one and it works well with my Nexus 7 and Galaxy S3.

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-...1383184597&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+car+charger
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] cyaclone:
Do you charge both items at the same time while they are operating?

Do you use the standard USB cable for the device in this unit?

I want to use the Nexus 7 GPS and get the signal from my Galaxy s4, so both will be running and need to be on charge most of the time together. Will this work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] zebra72:
I'm definitely enjoying flashing all the custom ROMs on my i777, however, I've noticed that I've lost my SIM unlock status that I previously had. From what I've been able to gather, SHOStock3 and AOSP based ROMs may cause the loss of unlock status, and I have flashed both of them. However, I think my problem is compounded by the fact that my unlock code (which I legitimately obtained from AT&T) worked before I started trying to gain root or flash custom ROMs. I tried restoring back to my 2.3.6 with root nandroid image and when I insert a foreign SIM card it asks me to enter a network unlock PIN and the number I entered from AT&T is unsuccessful. I've also tried this on AOKP task650. I've flashed SHOStock and AOKP and CM10.1 nightly ROMs on my phone.

I've also noticed that my serial number is now zeroed out, and I suspect this may have to do with the fact that I had some NAND corruption due to a bad cable. Because of that, I had to flash via ODIN the full stock UCKH7. Did anyone else who flashed that notice their serial numbers zeroing out? And I'm not even sure if the serial number is causing my unlock code to no longer work, but I highly suspect that is how Samsung generates these codes. Is there a tool to change serial numbers? Or is there a way to edit it somewhere in the EFS folder? And I don't have a backup of my EFS folders before this all happened since I didn't have root yet, and then wasn't expecting a bad cable to interrupt my flashing to gain root.

Thanks in advancefor any help.