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[General Questions and Answers] FernBch:
I am nearing the end of my contract with Sprint and will be going to Verizon. I have moved to a new area and that is who has the best local coverage. That said, I have a couple questions before I buy a new device.

First. I have always liked Motorola devices. They seem to have the best reception and physical build. Do the current Moto phones still have an unlockable bootloader? As with my previous device (Photon 4G), it will only be a matter of days before I will unlock, root, install a custom recovery, and flash a custom ROM. Are there any recommendations or things to look out for?

Second is battery life and features. What is good as far as Moto is concerned?

And finally. I have been eyeing the Samsung Galaxy S4. Is it a good device? The main thing for me is reception and I have heard that Samsung's radios are not always the best. A phone that has a great camera and is very customizable by different ROMs doesn't mean a whole lot when reception is poor when you are in an area where coverage is excellent.

If I were to choose a non-Moto device it would be the GS4. What does everyone think?
[General Questions and Answers] FernBch:
Anyone?
[General Questions and Answers] obscuresword:
Not sure about the unlockable bootloader, but as for battery life Motorola has a host of phones that have great battery life. I think you have to get more specific on what Moto device you want. The GS4 is a good phone however, touchwiz makes it lag a lot.
[General Questions and Answers] FernBch:
The thing is I'm not sure what I want, but being able to run Cyanogenmod is high on the list. I currently use a Motorola Photon 4G running CM10.

I guess I need to figure out what can and can't be unlocked. From what I have read that could be the trick as Verizon has most things locked down fairly tight. I was hoping that someone in the community could help there.
[General Questions and Answers] obscuresword:
Yeah I read about how Verizon does things. I think the best thing you can do right now is get a pool of devices your interested in and head on over to their respective forums because you'll get answers in much more detail.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sixaxis94:
Every time I record my voice or send voice messages Whatsapp or something, there is way too much background noise/static.

Friends of mine, even those with cheap android phones, don't have this problem. Is this normal or some kind of hardware defect?

I've had this happen on all PA roms so I don't think that's the reason

Sent from my Nexus⁴ running PA 3.95
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CoolApps:
Did you only try the PA 4.3 ROMs?, Android 4.3 has some recording audio issues also in camera.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sixaxis94:
This happened on PA 3.69 (4.2.2) as well

I think it's just my device's issue :/

Sent from my Nexus⁴ running PA 3.95
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CoolApps:
Can be possible.
[Galaxy S 4 General] hp7909:
Dropped my S4 :crying: Its slightly physically damaged at the top, screen has a hairline crack (beneath the glass top) & not displaying anything apart from some few greenish lines just at the top left corner. Phone is powering up in fact my post was to going to be a question because when I plug it into the PC it appears as normal but Kies wouldn't let me access because its locked BUT managed to (remote) unlock using Cerberus. So now I'll shamelessly plug-it & say its worth the 2.99€ asking price. Managed to backup all my stuff now to take it to a Samsung Customer Care/Repair Centre.

Which brings me to my other question. Can this be repaired under warranty? The phone fell from a fairly short distance & has a S-View Case.
[Galaxy S 4 General] MJHawaii:
Unfortunately No unless your with Asurion your going to have to pay full price for a new phone. Even if your insured with Asurion you still have to pay a deductible. Check with your carrier if your paying for insurance. If not you can always buy a Digitizer on eBay or Amazon and replace it yourself its a little cheaper. Sorry you broke your phone that always sucks
[Galaxy S 4 General] marc_ecko28:
Thats not part of the warranty not unless you have extended/accidental warranty which you bought seperately..
[Galaxy S 4 General] BradSCJB:
Can you please go into more detail on what you did to get into your phone to back the files up?

My screen isnt displaying anything. USB debugging is off. Screen has a pattern lock on it.

I tried ADB but its not detecting my device at all.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S 4 General] pifsworld:
What does samsung's warranty actually cover on the s4. Be interesting to know.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ultramag69:
hp7909 bought Cerberus. Its an anti theft app that does a few things more... Worth the few $$ to buy as it is good. Not sure if will help once you have a locked phone as it does require some setup from the handset itself....
[Galaxy S 4 General] hp7909:
As mentioned, I have Cerberus anti-theft app installed & the device is fully rooted. I use a pattern lock on my S4 therefore when I plugged into the PC, Windows would not display the files nor Kies saying that I need to unlock the device first. With Cerberus, through their web interface & with the S4 powered ON & with net (3G or WiFi) access I was able to send an Unlock command. Subsequently the device popped up/open in Windows & Kies allowing me to backup & copy files off it.

Just an update: Took the device to the Samsung Customer Centre here & they do offer Accidental Damage Cover for the S4 but only for phones bought in the region & not an 'import' like mine... So much for being an early adopter :crying: Replacement of the screen will cost close to (approx.) US $300 including labour, etc but they only have the white ones at the moment :(
[Java for Android App Development] SecretPlayer:
Hi! Xda developers i hope everyone is good.I have an app project in that app i wanna accomplish background video recording i am able to capture photo using surfaceview but video capturing is not working.Please help me..
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] tomyummmm:
HI THERE, sorry im new to e forum, anyways im using a SGS 3LTE with custom rom CM 10.2 android 4.3, CWM touch recovery. So many people are not able to connect to the play store and services over wifi, but only over mobile data. Another issue is that the cellular data and wifi tend to remain grey, unlike that of android 4.0 and back which remains blue. So to solve this heres what i did.

DID EVERY F**KING CRAP OUT THERE. DIDNT WORK.

What i did: use a file manager with root access, look for 'hosts' file in systempath 'system/etc/' and deleted it. So far so good, its permanently blue for both wifi and cellular data, and also i am able to access google apps and store without a hitch.

DO SHARE WITH ME UR FINDINGS/RESULTS AND SPREAD THE LOVE PEOPLE :D

On a side note: i used to flash and modify small roms for my old htc hd2, but the above fix was heard from a website from god knows where LOL, im singaporean, i speak singlish, and im proud of it so im not gonna apologise for the broken english :P im just a small person with a small fix, but i hope that someone of higher status will help push and spread this fix i have to the WORLD :)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] JJEgan:
That can be due to a custom rom having a modified hosts file .
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] Lakshya.:
Worked like a charm! Thanks a lot man.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] Aayush101:
Myaan u r awesome :D

but one small problem.. the file "host" recreates and i i have to manually delete it again .. :/

any solution for this? :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] dingyuchen:
Great to see a fellow Singaporean haha!

Thanks for the tip its the only one that worked.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamdzah:
hi all:

i am using the guide Root.pdf, to root and downgrade the OS on my Desire z.

i downloaded all files, unzipped, and did fine up to pag6, step 3.

on step 4,

when i typed adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp, i receive the following response: 87 kb/s (9796 bytes in 0.109 sec)

then i typed adb shell. i receive on the next line, "#" instead of "$" as in the guide.

Please let me know what i did wrong.

tq so much.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demkantor:
# means root
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamdzah:
rooting problem

tq very much.

does it mean i am rooted already? i checked the phone it is still version 2.3.3

when i proceed to enter the other commands, i am not able to get the last line which says exploiting device as per the root.pdf manual.

the phone is working ok with ver 2.3.3

i proceeded with the next command and the following is the response:

buffer offset 000000000000

buffer size 8192

and then the cursor blinks

what should i do now?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demkantor:
May try a root checker app to see if you are, also boot to bootloader and write down everything there, then see what recovery you have
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] vanseven:
Does anyone no where to get software to unlock network lock for the hiymalaya xda 2?

Thats doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

:?

Thankyou
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] fukenbiker:
I am att i337 S4 MDL w/ TWRP 2.5.0.2 running GoldenEye with no add ons.

Happy.

Now I'm curious where this "write protected" originates. The desktop computer runs Windows 7.

When I plug my phone into the computer I can view files in the phone and the SD card in the phone, using windows explorer. I can also copy files from the handset to the computer.

But it won't let me copy anything from the computer to the phone. It says it's "write protected". I'm not sure if it's a setting on the computer or a setting on the phone.

And "search" for this forum is temporarily disabled.

Anyone know of this particular calamity?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] fukenbiker:
fixed thanks to Scott14719

I powered down and then removed the Micro SD, and when I powered back up, it showed that cool padlock icon with the label "Custom" screen during boot up. I hadn't seen that screen on boot up since I used Casual to get a TWRP recovery.

I tethered the handset to the Desktop and opened the windows explorer. Obviously it just showed phone this time, instead of phone and card. I tested copying files and it worked fine, the "write protected" error was gone.

I unhooked, powered down, put the micro SD card back in, powered up and noted the boot up screen was back to normal. Tethered up again and voila! Files can be written to the phone and or the card and no more "write protected" error.

Funny little fluke. Problem solved. Curiosity remains.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rasstar:
One thing I really like about the HTC One is that you can convert the phone to international, developer edition or google edition really easy and receive OTA updates without any issues. Is such conversions possible with the S4? Can I convert the S4 to a GPE and receive updates?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lordcheeto03:
Short answer is no. You can flash GPe and intl ROMs via custom recovery but can't receive OTA.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rasstar:
Doesn't the tmobile s4 have an unlocked bootloader? Why wouldn't s full conversion be possible
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ktetreault14:
Different partition tables I believe

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If I actually did help, how bout a Thanks:D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lordcheeto03:
Not busting balls here, but search appears to be back up now... at least, it worked for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Soldier 2.0:
When someone figures out a way to make this possible you will see it on any news channel. A LOT of people waiting on this to be a reality.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chnoor:
Someone on a local listing site in Toronto is offering such conversion for $25, he claims that the SGH-i337m will be converted to GE and will receive OTA updates. I don't know how true that is.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fernandohual:
Hi, I am very new and I really need some help I was trying to install a custom rom but something went wrong.

Waht I did was.

I first rooted my device,

then I installed the second bootloader TWRP

And I forgot the wifi on, so thw kindle fire HD updated itself and eliminate the super user app.

So I restored the kindle fire hd to ist default in the restore option in the main manu.

then I root it again,

and try to instal the second boot loader again,

but after I installed the second boot loader it never boots up into the kindle fire hd system,

what happends is, in turns on, appears the kinfle fire letter in orange, the aperars kinfle fire letters is blue, then kinfle fire letters in orange again, whit a animation, that use to appear when is about lo load the system, then it reboots itself and repeate the entire process but this time goes into the TWRP second boot loader.

I think I could fix it by just using the backuo files I made o I coul install the custom room I want from there, but the problem is that I cannot load any file to the kindle fire hd because when I connect it the pc it shows as ADB device. Please help me out with this. I would like to you help to restore it to stock or tell how can I transfer files to my kindle fire hd when is in TWRP mode.

I already tried the mount option on the TWRP but the pc does not recognized it as a portabla device where I can store files.

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davelinc:
If you're in twrp, you can sideload your rom from the advanced menu, as long as your device is recognised as adb.
[Samsung Galaxy Pocket] viki_beginner:
Hi ,

this device doesn't listed in forum so wanted to know abour de-bloting this device i have rooted successfully with the help of XDA but didn/t find anything on de-bloting pocket can any one help me with that.. please ??

Thanks in advance for ur help :)
[Samsung Galaxy Pocket] immortalneo:
To de-bloat a firmware/ROM, simply use a root uninstaller (or a root explorer) to uninstall the bloatware. You can find lists of system apps that can be safely removed here on XDA.
[Samsung Galaxy Pocket] Ultralon:
GT S5300 internet

hy guys, i'm a newbie here. i want to ask about internet on my SGP. my connection always need to restart, i mean it was okay for a few hour and than it lost (stopped). so i need to reboot my device all the time. and that goes continously...please help, any solution??? :confused:

sorry my english bad
[HTC Droid DNA] alexpoe:
I was using NOS 3.0.1 with the patches for data fix and was getting steady 3g data stream. So I did a full wipe and installed 3.0.2 and can not get any data.:( I really like this ROM. Great job on the ROM.:good:
[HTC Droid DNA] mkeefner:
are you sure you dont have data? have you tried using something that requires data? I am on NOS GPE and my DNA only shows signal bars, no service type indicators(LTE, 3g, etc...)
[HTC Droid DNA] mkeefner:
I just flashed 3.0.2 and it works fine for me. Did you flash anything else which it?
[HTC Droid DNA] nimrodsv:
Im guessing you're using GSM network..?

3.0.2 is for Verizon only.
[HTC Droid DNA] alexpoe:
No I am on Verizon. I am going to try another full wipe. What else do I need to wipe before install of 3.0.2
[HTC Droid DNA] lmorenoe:
Newt posted an updated 3.0.2 a few days ago, trying flashing with that if you're no already on it.

I had the same issue and an on/off toggle of airplane mode would get it working again.
[HTC Droid DNA] alexpoe:
I found out the problem. It was not a Rom issue. My 4g antenna broke some how and had to get a replacement. Just moonshined it on 2.06 and getting ready to install 3.0.4 with 3.0.5 update.:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xAudacityx:
So guys my S4's GPU went out on me so i had to get a refurb. Im very happy that its still on MDK firmware but its trying to push the update, which is why im thinking its not allowing me to root it. Ive followed all the steps but once i run the moto exploit it doesnt allow me to select any options on my phone to finish the root process.

Any ideas would be great guys
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surge1223:
What are you taking about? The only thing you do on your phone is update supersu when it tells you to. Everything else is done in the motochopper console.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] bubuontheweb:
Hello everyone,

i tryed to remove clockworkmod from my p760, found a guide to flash a file that will remove it but this file has uncalibrated the colours from the screen. My screen has a cyan tint instead of white. I reinstalled a new ROM but to no success.

i searched for 2 days for a fix to this but with no luck.

Would really apreciate a tip on how to fix it.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hacktheplant:
Hello everyone! I have a AT&T galaxy note 2 illusion ROM with plasma kernel installed. I need somebodys help I need a high performance flash zip like this guy maybe?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2119761

I'm not this high on the technology side Lol

Thanks everyone Steve
[Galaxy S 4 General] m4xxam:
Hello,

after flashing any rom the battery of my i9505 doesnt load any more.

I tested it with Omega Rom and CM 10.2.

It only loads with the Stock Rom.

Has any one an answer to this question?

Greetz
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khallerz:
I've had this major problem for like a year now. Basically most third party camera apps just freeze after taking image. The program itself won't freeze but the part where you see the image. I can still use the cameras UI and if I go to some menu and come back, camera starts working again. I also found out that this doesn't occur in GB roms at all, only ics and newer. I asked from a Finnish tech forum about this issue and many people with same custom rom and phone didn't have this issue at all. I have installed over 30 roms and every time done full wipe so it shouldn't be the problem.

This hasn't been huge problem until now, because I've been satisfied enough with AOSP camera, but now with coming of CM10.2 roms I really would like to use new Focal app, but I can't because of this issue.

Is there any fix for this?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdrai:
if you want stable camera you need to switch back to stock. :crying:

No solution jet for 4.0 and above.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freakymod2120:
Focal is acutally in an buggy state, so it will take a little time before we can use it ...
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Redpizzi:
im trying to update to the tmobile-uk_wwe_ROM_1.12.00

but when i try and copy it to SD Card all i get is Parameter is Wrong

i downloaded the update from here

and i have even tried editing it by copying the orignal 416 bytes

Please Help

P.S if i install the Bigstorage WWE_1.12.00

will that update it to

tmobile-uk_wwe_ROM_1.12.00

Thnaks
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Redpizzi:
ok, i have now got past that part, but i can not install the new Update, cause the files are different

on the new update the 416 bit that you copy over is no where near the same as on the Original.nb1 file

so it will not flash, just sits there saying Serial or USB in Bootloader
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] athertop:
I noticed this also, and gave up on this rom. I think we need a clean dump as like you say the first 416 bytes don't look like thr real article.

Paul
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Redpizzi:
Does anyone have a Clean Dump for the

MDA Compact - T-mobile - UK - Update

Please

Please

Please
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Magic:
Same problem her

Hello there,

I'm having the same problem?

rom 1.01.00 wwe

radio 1.00.10

I'm allready trying to update for about 3 month's still no luck.

Would you be so kind to set me up if you know something.

Thnx!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] colderon:
Hello,

Try to flash you magician with the rom for the SPVM500 it worked for me.

If you don't want to have the setting from Orange, just reboot after it says "tap the sreen to compleet".

Good luck.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Magic:
Still no luck!

Hi There,

Thnx! for your help but when I load the upgrade it gives me a country id error? again.

With regards,
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] colderon:
Use MAupdate_Noid.exe it´s in the upload directory.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Magic:
Still nothing.

HI there thanks again!

If I run this app it saya the needed dll is missing, RUU.DLL

Thnx
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] colderon:
Did you extract all the file from the execute file, you will have about eight files. Copie the MAupdate_Noid.exe in the same folder and run it. If this wount work, run it from bootloader mode, hold the camera button and the power button and reset the divice at the same time. Your screen will shows Serial or connected to USB, USB. Run the file again.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Magic:
Error 150

Hi there,

I'm getting a error 150 device unknown?

Regards,
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] aminsamizadeh:
Hi,

Is SPVM500 Rom Version 1.01?(t-mobile)

If so would you provide it for me by adding to website ftp.xda-developers.com or give me a link to download it?
[General Topics] RohanM:
Whats the issue today ??? :confused:
[General Topics] immortalneo:
Please report such issues here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] smartinez832:
PROBLEM RESOLVED

MOD PLEASE DELETE

I can't delete it
[HTC One X] GivemePain:
I installed new Sense 5 on my device, can any1 tell me how I can integrate my pictures in the blinkfeed?

I set the hook but the pictures don't appear.

Little help would be fine.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] GuestX01056:
Hi. I am new to this forum, and I am also new in the realm of audio, so to speak. I have a Sprint HTC One, and I don't really like the sound of Beats all too well. I was wondering if Poweramp's EQ would damage the phone's speakers or if it is safe to use. I plan on using the presets, and I just want to make sure it is safe before I purchase the application.

Any and all help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Vobeyo
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] qualitymove13:
If you dont like beats, try turning it off to see if you like it better. If not, purchase poweramp and test it out for a few minutes. It shouldnt damage your speakers unless you over-do the preamp.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] GuestX01056:
Thanks for the reply. Beats is all right, but it seems to only make things louder, not really better-sounding, if that makes any sense. Is there any control over the preamp in Poweramp? Please pardon my lack of knowledge, I am still learning.

Edit: I found the preamp control in Poweramp. If I turn it down will I be okay?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] qualitymove13:
Yes, It should be fine. Enjoy!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ZacksBuilds:
Hey everyone. I recently became addicted to this audio effect and wow and makes everything sound amazing! But I only use the dynamic sound option to increase bass. Now what would I apply to have awesome bass but clean high quality highs and lows?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bryanizmir:
I like the bass too, but I never have found a good config where I can use the dynamic sound. I usually stick to playback gain to moderate, equalizer on acoustic, and convover with something... Currently running the DBX 160SL Blue - High ratio ir. It is included in the package of IR's you can download in the main viper thread. I have recently started using cure tech but nothing else other than above. You could try enable viper clarity and select xhifi. That works pretty good too.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ZacksBuilds:
Alright will try. Thanks man :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ZacksBuilds:
Oh wow now its not working... have it in system/app set permissions and it doesn't work.. deleted DSP manager. Have no idea.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bryanizmir:
Are you running a 4.3 ROM? They just updated the app today to work on 4.3.

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Also, I have never set to system, I just install the apk and select viper as the default in system sound settings. Works like a charm.