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[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] Deleted member 5657508:
Zero Lemon 3000mah Galaxy S4 Active Review

I will get to the water-resistance first and then move onto other aspects in this review as I think that's what most people are concerned about.

I did several tests, but the ultimate outcome is that the zerolemon does compromise the seal. I put the bottom of the phone in a bowl of water for about 5 seconds with a samsung battery and then for 30 seconds, neither time did the seal break. I then did the same with the zero lemon. After 5 seconds, it appeared to be solid. After 30 seconds, the water had flowed in. I only put the bottom of the phone in as there is essentially little to worry about getting wet there. I would not expect the phone to survive being dropped in a pool or bathtub with a zero-lemon. Maybe a sink or toilet bowl if rescued quickly.

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As for battery life, it makes me through a full day of heavy use. While using samsung batteries, I would carry around a spare with me but I feel I wont need to do that anymore. This is still a very good option if you don't feel like sacrificing your water resistance or NFC. YOU WILL LOSE NFC. Zero lemon is able to give you that extra 400mah of power by removing NFC. This is fine for me, because NFC hasn't really been utilised in Australia by mobile phones yet, but with the expected release of Google Wallet here in the near future, I'll be keeping my Samsung batteries nearby. This leads me onto how I expect to use my batteries:

I think I will be using my zero-lemon while mostly on (long) day trips for work or fun around the city. I can carry the spare around if I think I may need to, but I doubt it. I also feel there would be less water hazards as compared to at home. At home, I will be using the samsung batteries as I feel I'm far more likely to get the phone wet at home where there are sinks, bathtubs, toilets, buckets of water, etc. I can also switch out on of my now four batteries at any time without having to carry it on me. I think the zero-lemons will become spares once NFC takes off in Australia, assuming I still have the S4A at that point.

The "worlds fastest charger" takes the same amount of time to charge a zero lemon battery as the samsung charger does to charge the samsung battery. This does mean that the charger is a fair amount faster. I haven't tested how long it takes to charge a samsung battery in the "worlds fastest charger" as I don't want to damage the samsung batteries and I am of the belief that the batteries actually limit the charge speed if you're not using an official Samsung charger(?).

One last thing about the batteries. If you look on the bottom of your Samsung batteries, there are little point bits that I assume are there purely to hold the battery in place. The Zero Lemon's are missing these, but the battery is already a very tight fit anyway, but it could be something to keep in mind.

If there's anything else you think I've forgotten, then let me know and I'll edit it in.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] antonisalien:
thx for your replies!!!! god blessed you
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] mazuno:
I also received my zerolemon batteries a couple of days ago. I have to say that they work really great and they hold charge a significant bit longer than the original samsung battery. i have now more than a normal usage day.

But it is then true that they are a bit bigger and there is now a small gap in the back cover, under the speaker, where water could sneak in if the phone were immerged.. which is not so cool :(

Regarding the wall charger I couldnt say much since I live in Europe and it is designed for US wall power points... I might aswell get my hands on an adapter.. no hurry anyway.

all in all they are really good batteries.

cheers
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] jason3064:
hi would that battery fit the i9295 variant?

i have an S4 active i9295 and was considering buying an original s4 battery but wasn't sure if it would fit my phone,can anyone verify?
[General Questions and Answers] kisobran007:
Hi everyone,

I bought Chinese Spreadtrum smartphone on ebay and I heard all about it so I tried to install custom ROM on it found at this forum on this link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2244111

I have done everything and now I am stucked at android logo. Is there anyway I can back my old ROM because now I have "dead" phone without any OS? :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

These are some information about my smartphone:

Model number: GT-I9500

Kernel version: 2.6.35.7 se.infra@SEP-102 #3

Baseband version: DM_BASE_12A_W12.43 sc6820_modem 11-02-2012

Software version: MocorDroid2.3.5.W12.20_P20.01

Operating System: Google Android 4.1

Processor / CPU: MTK6515 1GHz

Memory / RAM: 512MB

Flash Memory: 256MB Nandflash

External Memory: Micro TF card slot, support max up to 32GB (NOT INCLUDED)

Display: 4" Multi-touch Capacitive Screen

Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels resolution

Touch Control: Full size touch operation

Network: GSM: 800/ 900/ 1800/ 1900MHz

SIM: Support Dual SIM Card Dual Standby

Other Feature WIFI, Bluetooth, FM radio, UC browser, Himarket, MSN, Email, Google search, Ebook, Messaging etc

WIFI: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n network supported.

Camera: Rear camera is 5.0MP

Button: home, return, menu, power, vol +/-

Input / Output: 1 x TF card slot

1 x Micro USB port

2 x SIM Card port

1 x 3.5mm stereo headphone jack

1 x Built-in speaker

1 x Built-in microphone

Support Audio Formats: MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA

Languages: Czech, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese and multi language support.

Battery & Power: Built-in 1800mAh Lithium battery

Power Supply: 100~240V max

Dimension: 12.5cm x 6.5cm x 1cm - 4.92inch x 2.56inch x 0.39inch

DISPLAY:

Resolution: 320x480

DPI: 181x163

Refresh rate: 144,68 Hz

GPU (OpenGL)

Vendor: ARM

Renderer: Mali-300

Version: OpenGL ES 2.0

Max texture units: 8

Max texture size: 4096

Max lights: 8
[General Questions and Answers] zasy99:
Did you make a full backup before flashing the ROM?

Do you have a recovery you can get back to?

If you have the above just use the button combo for your phone to get back to recovery and flash back your stock rom.

If you don't have the above then I don't know what you can do.

Good luck.
[General Questions and Answers] kisobran007:
Thanks for answering, I didn't made a backup but I will get the same phone for 2-3 days so I could use it, right? Can you explain how to do that in details?
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] ballpark:
Enuf the said
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] djerk:
Got the update on my wife's p3113, can't get it on mine says device has been modified, software updates are unavailable, any advice,? Don't want to lose root
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] mathsmart:
Just flash it with odin then or mobile odin with autoroot :)

Envoyé depuis mon GT-P3110 en utilisant Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Caimarcladev:
Flash stocks kernel and then try Again , You have to reroot tour tab after updating, You might get errors of You don't
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] djerk:
Where can I find the update? I joined sammobil but can't get past the code to download
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] gausie:
Hithere,

I've searched the forum and can't find an answer.

Is there a way to reset the phone without having access to Settings? I've forgotten my pattern and can't remember my secret question, so I need to wipe the phone completely. I am happy to do this, just need to know how.

I've read a few different snippets from around the internet but none of them seem trustworthy (and also don't work either!)

Thanks,

Gausie
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] demoniacs:
if your on a rooted phone. backup first and reboot to recovery then wipe settings. if not then i think there is no other way or i could just be mistaken
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] gausie:
It's not rooted. Does anyone know of any way to recover use of the phone??
[Motorola Atrix HD] chowyungfatso:
Hi All, Trying to decide between plunking down the dough for a Moto X or just picking up a Atrix HD.

I'm on AT&T. I need 4G LTE, good RF performance (data+voice), as I tether a lot, but I don't need a lot of performance out of the phone otherwise (I don't play games nor use it for anything "intensive").

I plan to keep the phone for a while, as I don't see anything out there that's really wanting me to upgrade--and if they keep making phones with larger screens (something I totally don't need), eventually I'll just buy an ultrabook and stick a cell phone radio in it :laugh:.

Other suggestions for a Moto phone would be appreciated too. I don't know if a carrier unlocked Razr could be used on AT&T.

I understand the phone can be rooted and bootloader has been unlocked, please let me know if I'm mistaken.

Thanks!
[Motorola Atrix HD] deeje00:
Carrier unlocked RAZR can be used on att and I'd either do that or get an Atrix. Basically the same phone. And with the atrix the bootloader is unlockable the RAZR is too as long as it hasn't taken the update. Unlike the moto X. Plus you can stick the MAXX battery in the RAZR or atrix and a SD card.

Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TnIan:
I tried out both ROMs today (cm-10.1-20130714-Albinoman887-glacier and cm-10.2-20130824-Albinoman887-glacier). They look awesome, but my MyTouch 4G could no longer see 5GHz wifi APs afterwards. I reverted back to Gingerbread, and I could see 5GHz APs again.

Can anyone else corroborate this? If it's not just my phone, I'll patiently wait & see if that gets picked up in a future update. :)

Big thanks to Albinoman887 and everyone else for working on this in the first place.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haxin:
are you changing the Advanced wireless settings under wifi to auto, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz and seeing if that makes a difference?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TnIan:
Hm... it won't accept a 5GHz setting. If I set it to 5Ghz, hit "back," and then return to Advanced settings, it reverts to whatever it was previously set to (auto or 2.4GHz). Auto and 2.4GHz 'stick' just fine.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mymeatb18:
I think its a problem in 4.3 they are complaining of similar issues in n4 forum but some have it some don't

But since u say in both I don't know
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TnIan:
Gotcha, thanks for the info. I'll poke around in that forum.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haxin:
it looks like the Albinoman887 roms are missing the fw_bcm4329_5GHz.bin in the /system/vendor/firmware/ directory.

its got fw_bcmdhd_apsta.bin

fw_bcmdhd.bin

and bcm4329.hcd (which should go in /system/etc/firmware/)
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N_otori0us_:
I think that might have changed in 4.3, since the guy also said he couldn`t see it in his 4.2.2 rom either. Maybe that file is in the system/vendor/ section now?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ProfUgo55:
I can confirm the same behavior on my MT4G. I'm using 4.3, the August 23rd build.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cannondaleV2000:
Still auto reverting to 2.4ghz on latest carbon rom
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Michal589:
hello, how to speedup this rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2331964 ? I mean some build.prop tweaks, remove ksm, custom kernel, lock keyboard and launcher in memory....... I dont wanna use another rom because i want stock launcher with all stock features. :victory:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] skyfast:
refer to this mate: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2134843 :good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Peppecarto:
Be carefull!! i used this and something get wrong! Camera and deep sleep wasn't working after i used that tool on Project XV-R!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] skyfast:
lol its fine as long as it not modded JB rom.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Peppecarto:
Well, at least now i knwo why! :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] skyfast:
now you know :))

can i get a thanks now? XD
[Moto X Q&A] felisen:
Basically my old Sensation is screaming die and I have my eyes on the Moto X, but I can't decide if I should wait and stick with T-Mobile or switch to AT&T. Main things I'm considering:

I would like to use Moto Maker, which AT&T has for at least 2 months (according to rumors).

T-Mobile should be getting the black or white versions "soon."

T-Mobile's plans are $10-20 per month cheaper for my situation, assuming current cost estimates of the Moto X.

T-Mobile might have less bloatware (no carrier branding in the notification area).

I guess what it really comes down to: Is AT&T's network/user experience that much better than T-Mobile's to justify the increased cost, bloatware, and exclusive customization? While the weight of Moto Maker is definitely a personal thing, please let me know your thoughts on the difference in the networks? Having only used a smartphone the T-mobile network, I just don't know if there would even be a discernible difference.

Thanks! :good:
[Moto X Q&A] phositadc:
It will vary from city to city, but unless I was really strapped for cash, I'd pay $10 extra for AT&T. Here in DC, I'm always on LTE on ATT, but on T-Mobile I'd say I saw edge at least a couple of times per week.

Sent from my XT1058
[Moto X Q&A] linuxgator:
There is surprisingly little bloatware on the at&t model.
[Moto X Q&A] felisen:
Good to know thanks! I guess my only worries with respect to the bloatware is the AT&T logo in the notification area and something about an app that constantly popups asking to use it when calling someone (or something like that, it may have just been speculation I read).
[Moto X Q&A] likeybikey:
I was going to start a new topic, but this forum is essentially the subject I wanted to ask about:

I'm thinking about getting the T-Mobile version of the Moto X because from everything I've read in these forums it's a bloatware-free device and has an unlocked SIM and (maybe) an unlockable bootloader.

I'd get the device to use on AT&T. What are the disadvantages of doing this (if any)?

-It sounds like there could be issues activating? Should I count on any such issues being surmountable?

-Will I receive over-the-air software updates?

-Will signal strength be in any way impacted?

-Will I have all the frequencies I need? I saw someone write that the T-Mobile version supports LTE bands 4 , 12 , 17 and the AT&T version supports bands 2, 4, 5, 17. It seems like in the USA AT&T only uses 4 and 17?

-What about 3G and voice signals?

-Using the phone overseas, say, Europe?

-Will any of this affect battery life compared with just using an AT&T phone on the AT&T network?

-People have said that if you unlock the bootloader you void the warranty. Whose warranty--Motorola's? Would this include dropping the phone and breaking the glass? I was considering getting an extended warranty--would someone like SquareTrade care about an unlocked bootloader if physical damage occurred?

Lastly, people have said that the AT&T version of the phone is not bad in terms of bloatware. Does anyone think it makes more sense to just get the AT&T version of the phone?

That's a lot of questions. Any insight into any of them will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
[Moto X Q&A] Wischmann:
This might help you guys to decide:

The reason T-Mobile users need to get this model is because it's the only Moto X which supports T-Mobile's HSPA+ 42 network on the AWS band. The AT&T-compatible Moto X supports T-Mobile's LTE, but not the HSPA band, which means that if you fall off of LTE you'll be in T-Mobile's much more limited, slower 1900MHz HSPA+ 21 coverage.
[Moto X Q&A] teiglin:
Okay, I'll answer what I can here. I just got my tmo Moto X from the recent discount and I have lines with both T-Mobile and AT&T.

I had no issues swapping either operator's SIM into my phone. It was SIM unlocked out of the box and the AT&T SIM worked great--native tethering even worked without a mod (sadly still see no solution for native tmo tethering).

I would expect you to receive the same OTA updates as anyone running a tmo Moto X regardless of the att SIM.

No. Many AT&T devices display more bars for a given signal strength than the same device on other operators (i.e. AT&T falsely makes signal look better than it is); I don't know if the AT&T Moto X does that or not, but it's just a display thing and not an actual difference.

My understanding is that those frequencies are correct. I get LTE on both operators just fine.

I haven't had any issues with either. Your frequency bands are all covered for everything AT&T does here in the US.

The AT&T version may be more likely to get LTE there--I am not familiar with the LTE bands used in Europe--but neither will have trouble attaching to the various European 3G networks (assuming you somehow convince AT&T to give you a SIM unlock code, or pay for one). Also if you include Canada in your calculations, a number of their networks will benefit from HSPA over AWS.

It shouldn't.

Yes, Motorola's warranty. As for other stuff, you'd have to ask SquareTrade (or whoever) to be sure, but I don't really see how unlocking the bootloader would make them reluctant to replace your cracked-glass phone.

If you're buying unlocked anyway, I think the tmo version is an easy choice unless you desperately need a new nano-SIM (though I think AT&T will give you one for free if you drop by a store). The bloatware may not be that bad on the AT&T version, but you have to use some awkward hacks to get system r/w and the like. Of course if you're willing to do that, then you can kill the bloatware anyway. :)
[Moto X Q&A] Steve-x:
Funny you should mention that. The AT&T 4.4 build has 5 bars to display the cellular signal strength, the tmobile 4.4 build only has 4. It is quite odd they are not the same, wonder who wanted something different...
[Moto X Q&A] teiglin:
I believe AT&T using five bars vs. T-Mobile's four predates their cheating on signal strength, but I could be wrong. I've only been a T-Mobile customer for about a year (and have now almost entirely phased out AT&T, woohoo!).

The lesson is that signal bars are misleading at best, meaningless and confounding at worst. Check the numeric signal strength if you're interested in knowing how good your signal really is.
[Moto X Q&A] likeybikey:
Super-awesome reply! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. It really helps my decision process (I'm feeling emboldened to go for the T-Mobile version), and I'm sure this will help others as well. Thanks again!
[Moto X Q&A] semaj1919:
As someone who just received his discounted Off-Contract T-Mobile Moto X, I have to recommend it. I got the $150 promotional discount and was curious myself as to which carrier version to buy. From all of the information gathered here on XDA, I made the choice to go with T-Mobile (and have no regrets, yet). I'd go into details on why I chose T-Mobile and such, but teiglin has already provided great (and accurate) answers to your questions.

So instead, I'll give you a quick recap:

- The T-Mobile version of the Moto X has absolutely no branding that I can find. Literally the only T-Mobile symbol I could find on the phone (software or hardware) was inside of it, on the T-Mobile Nano-SIM card.

- [From what I've read: motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215/] The T-Mobile version is essentially the developer's edition without the additional warranty coverage for unlocking your bootloader.

- The T-Mobile version of the Moto X has almost the same frequency bands as the AT&T version (except it also supports the HSDPA 1700 MHz band and doesn't support the LTE 850 MHz band)

My Moto X usage:

I'm a former AT&T customer, having recently switched to Straight Talk through their BYOP (Bring Your Own Phone) program. I was still using the Motorola Atrix with a Mini-SIM card purchased from Straight Talk (the AT&T compatible one).

After receiving the $150 promo code and remembering the $100 old Motorola phones trade in program, it seemed like the right time to make the move and upgrade ($500 retail down to $250 after rebates/promotions). I placed my order on December 5th and was told it would arrive by the 10th (came on the 11th due to snow).

Once I got my Moto X, all I had to do was cut my Mini-SIM card down to a Nano-SIM card. Templates can be found here: airportal.de/nanosim/. Aside from the network cutting in and out (lasted for the first 10 minutes or so), I've had no problems since. I have access to 4G LTE and everything else seems to be working fine (haven't tried tethering yet).

In the end, I'd recommend the T-Mobile version just because there is no branding and it works fine on the AT&T network as well.
[Moto X Q&A] likeybikey:
Thanks for adding to teiglin's reply! Good information for anyone interested in this phone!
[Moto X Q&A] nelsonccc:
4g 4glte

I got the TMO version for use on AT&T. No branding at all.

I went to the AT&T store and they put in a new sim. I'm getting perfect service though I only see the 4G at the top. Wondering if I should also be seeing 4GLTE? Is there something else I need to do to get LTE speeds? Or am I already getting them and just don't see it?
[Moto X Q&A] r_diaz13:
Look here in xda, you won't get lte unless ATT registers your Moto with an imei from another ATT Moto. I had the same issue. There's a post here in xda where you will see what I had to do and who helped me

Rocking the new Moto X

Woop Woop
[Moto X Q&A] thehockeydude44:
I remember reading somewhere a chat between a potential customer and a Motorola rep. The rep said that unlocking it voids the entire warranty with Motorola, hardware included. So you would have to check with whoever else you could get the warranty with.

Sent from my Moto-X (GSM DE) using the xda-developers app
[Moto X Q&A] semaj1919:
Sorry for the late response. I actually had to check my phone a few times just to confirm my thoughts before posting them here. I can't really comment on 4G and 4G LTE for AT&T, because I have Straight Talk. But from what I've read, I believe Straight Talk piggy-backs on AT&T's network as is, so I'd imagine it'd have to be similar.

I've been noticing the 4G icon in the notification bar also indicates 'LTE', although not all the time. There are times where I also see only the 4G icon without the 'LTE' symbol, during which speed tests have been much slower. Can't confirm what r_diaz13 posted, and I don't know if what he's saying applies to people on Straight Talk's network.
[Moto X Q&A] savvyone-1:
This is WRONG.

Totally NOT necessary to use an IMEI from a different LTE phone.

I just activated an XT1053 (the TMo version, which is SIM unlocked).

Put in an AT&T nano-sim card which I picked up from my AT&T company owned store.

Called in to activate the card -- but asked to talk to 2nd level support since I knew 1st level would NOT be able to help and likely tell me the same kind of dumb stuff I've seen posted about how to get the phone to work.

2nd level support was great -- and because I knew what I was talking about, it took less than 5 min to take care of what is necessary.

You will need to manually enter MMSC and MMS Proxy in the APN settings

MMSC should be:

-https://mmsc.mobile.att.net-

don't enter with the dash at front and back, the forum doesn't let you post what they think are links if you are new.

MMS proxy should be:

proxy.mobile.att.net

Just as an FYI -- these settings are BURIED (you cannot see them) on the AT&T version --

And these settings are NOT DOWNLOADED AUTOMATICALLY via SIM card (I thought they might be).

You can confirm whether you are getting LTE service not only by the indicator in the status bar up at the top with signal strength but by going into ABOUT PHONE from the Settings menu (scroll all the way down). Then in that menu, click on STATUS. Here you will scroll down and see the battery level, network signal strength and mobile network type.

If you are getting 4G only, it would should HSPA+.

If you are getting LTE, it will show LTE here.

Hope that helps.

I'm just a bit weary of seeing the wrong information on this and hope this helps others out. The TMo version works great on AT&T, you just have to enter the MMSC and MMS proxy manually and you should be good to go.