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[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] bman3k:
I downloaded a "fake" app from the play store. It was a fake version of Adaway, I didn't know it was no longer on the Play Store and I forgot to back it up. The one I downloaded was just a bunch of ads for crappy apps/games. Should I be worried or anything? I gave it the regular app permissions (view contacts, messages, blah blah). I did a scan with AVG mobile and got the real Adaway and I don't notice anything wrong atm.

I feel really dumb for falling for such a obvious trick. The app on the Play Store was removed literally within 20 minutes of me installing then uninstalling it. that is what has me most worried.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redpoint73:
I'd still be worried. Fake app might have just been a vehicle for the ads. But may have also contain other exploits that AVG might not know about or be able to detect yet.

Factory reset and start from scratch, if you want to remove all doubt.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] bman3k:
I wiped, reflashed, and changed my passwords. Hope I'll be smart enough not to do this again :(.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
Hi all,

Long time lurker of XDA and Android user/modder since before Gingerbread. I want to apologize in advance if this post is either in the wrong section, and/or if something similar has already been answered/solved in another thread. I did multiple searches with nothing coming up as a direct hit, or even close for that matter.

I recently purchased an S4 from VZW (Mid-Late July). I rooted and installed TWRP 5.2.0.2 (Forgive me if that's not the exact version...) and flashed AOSP ROMs here and there. After a month or so, I started coming across an issue within all ROMs where I couldn't receive or make calls without my phone either freezing or rebooting. Anything I flashed, or modded, failed to remedy this. I tried different GApps packages, 4.2.2 and 4.3 ROMs, different kernels, and both radios, and absolutely NOTHING solved this. I searched everywhere (Even rootzwiki, forgive me fellow XDA members!), and could not find anyone with the same issue.

I attempted upgrading to TWRP 2.6.0.0 and even tried CWM, and that didn't help either. Eventually, things got so bad that I couldn't boot into ANY ROM, 4.2.2 or 4.3. After nearly 10 hours of trying to unbrick my phone, I finally managed to install Beanstalk 4.3, and while it was working incredibly buggy (Not Beanstalk's fault, the developer is a great developer!) nor could I make calls, I could still send texts and emails. I was able to FINALLY get the Odin3 application to work when I got home from work, and was able to flash the stock MDK image. From there I followed the steps to properly root and install TWRP 2.6.0.0. I installed Slim's Beta 5 4.3 ROM and GApps and everything was working properly! Calling, everything! However, when I made a reboot, it froze. Stuck in the "Samsung Unlocked" screen for over an hour. I pulled the battery, booted into recovery and did a factory reset/cache and dalvik wipe. It still didn't boot. From there I did a full wipe, and data format, installed Beanstalks newest 4.3 ROM and GApps, and everything loaded properly. Then I couldn't make or receive calls without the same issue. I then did the superwipe/format and installed PAC's newest nightly and GApps package, and was able to make calls, but then got stuck when rebooting, even after factory resets and cache/dalvik wipes. After multiple attempts, I gave up and reflashed the stock MDK Samsung image in Odin3 and am leaving it as is until someone here can help me.

I know this post was incredibly wordy, and I apologize for that, but I wanted to give you guys as much information as possible and explain where this all started, as it may lead to why I'm having these problems. I appreciate any and all responses and I will answer any question any of you have to the best of my ability. Please someone save me from the horror that is TouchWiz!

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Heatshiver:
First, make a NANDROID if it is working perfect on the stock ROM. This is my first step after root and recovery so that I can always fall back on something to check if there is a hardware problem, or just some sort of (system) file problem. Plus, it'll save you time if you have to go back.

Not sure that it matters, but is the stock ROM odexed, or deodexed?

The calling thing reminds me of when you use the phone overseas but it has yet to be unlocked. When you root, do you check with Root Checker? Do you have SuperSU installed? How about BusyBox? I know some items require BusyBox in order to work, but SuperSU should be installed.

As far as SuperSU, do you update it before switching back to the original kernel? One thing I noted is to be absolutely sure you do so in order to not lose your root when completing the rooting steps. I imagine this could cause other problems too.

I also suggest not using TWRP 2.6, which many people will tell you is quite buggy. Best to use the previous version.

The only other things I can suggest is ALWAYS doing a full wipe of everything before adding a new ROM. I used to do this to be sure I incurred no problems on my SGS3, because if I didn't there would always be something buggy happening.

Hope this helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
Thank you, Heatshiver!

I always do a full wipe unless I'm doing a dirty flash for a ROM update. I will try reverting back to TWRP 2.5.0.2 (Whichever version that happens to be, I think it's .0.2) tonight and report my results. Also, just to clarify, I always make sure I have the most updated SuperSU/Superuser (Usually the former) and BusyBox.

I appreciate the suggestion.

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
sorry for your troubles, but I am always baffled the way people just toss that word "brick" round :confused:

Your phone was no anywhere NEAR being a brick...

You simply are playing with fire flashing AOSP ROMs and not knowing how to fix the issues.

AOSP ROMs aren't technically "made" for our phones, the developers do a great job at making it seem like they are, though.

On the SG3 we had an EFS backup that Synergy discovered incase you flash an AOSP and get stuck in roaming which was quite often at first with AOSP, that was easy to fix, but with this phone I would be careful with AOSP ROMs, even myself, with a locked bootloader wouldn't flash anything besides TW, although I am biased as AOSP is my flavor.

I am sorry if this post comes off harsh or any other bad word. It's not meant for that..

Just to kindly ask you to do some research on what a "bricked phone" truly is.

it's a brick.. meaning won't power on, won't get a light when charging, nothing, your phone is just that, a $600 brick. and the only way to bring back to life IIRC is Jtagging the phone.. which requires taking the phone apart and jtagging the motherboard.

I hope you the best my friend. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blueangel0508:
As much as I love AOSP, I would have to agree with the poster above. I know TW is a pain but there are some pretty good ROMs in that flavor that you shouldn't have any problems with. I've had the no call issue on AOSP, and even though they are nice and free up quite a bit of room it's not worth missing calls over or constantly flashing. Maybe once our bootloader is unlocked things will become different but I'd stick with TW until that happens. I can confirm that TWRP 2.6 is very buggy...you'll have to download the 2.5 version and flash it instead of goomanager they install they latest version everytime I believe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
Next time, I'll just say "Soft-bricked". Thank you for your reply.

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] slim6596:
You also may want to try CWM recovery if everything else fails. I like TWRP but I kept having the exact problem you have. I switched and haven't had a problem since.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
Would you mind telling me which version of CWM you're using? I haven't gone back to CWM since I went back to stock two nights ago.

Thank you for the idea!

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
I also forgot to mention that I haven't been able to connect to 4G radios since before I started having issues with AOSP ROMs. Currently I'm on Eclipse's TW (With AOSP Styling) ROM. Everything appears to be working fine, other than 4G.

I've tried the SIM pull and reset, and nothing. I've tried manually setting it to LTE only, at least when I was able to do so when AOSP ROMs would boot for me, and nothing. I have a Galaxy Nexus that I booted up with this SIM in and I get 4G signal. Any Ideas?

Also, when I was on the stock image (MDK) I didn't have 4G either.

Has anyone else run across this issue? (MODS: Let a me know if I should create another thread, or search more intensively. I haven't seen a thread with this exact same situation. Plenty of 4G issue threads, but none with the same issues I've previously had, and I think it may have something to do with my past modding.)

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] slim6596:
Philz touch modded CWM. Don't have a link though. Sorry.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
Thanks! I installed CWM 6.0.3.6 Touch and flashed Eclipse's TW/AOSP ROM and everything works well, but it's still no AOSP ROM.

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
Hi all,

I'd like to thank everyone for the suggestions.

An update: Currently I'm on Eclipse's TW v2.0 ROM (TW, with AOSP Styling) and everything works properly. My current recovery is CWM 6.0.3.6 Touch, and I'm not experiencing any booting or calling issues. 4G is the only thing I don't have working.

I'm hoping that someone with my same problem can give me another idea so I can get an AOSP ROM working, preferably with 4G. I'm sure some, if not most, understand my dislike of TouchWiz and strong preference towards stock Android/stock Android based ROMs. Slim6596 said that he uses Philz Modded CWM Recovery and has no issues anymore. Could that really be my solution?

Again, thank you all for your help and ideas. I love XDA for this reason.

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
Hi Slim,

Sorry to bother, but I was curious if you were specifically using the LOKI patched version, or just the regular version?

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] slim6596:
Loki patched, I believe.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
Thanks!! I installed the Loki-Patched version last night.

I tried flashing two AOSP ROMs, but have no radio signal at all. I'll experiment.

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] slim6596:
I have stuck to TW ROMs. Pretty soon I'm probably not going to be flashing anything. Switching to Motorola and giving Vz my MDK S4 back. (Reception and dropped call issues.)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
I believe you have to do the extended phone function. Its a code on the dial pad and select cdma. I have read this but don't recall where.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] teemunknee:
Are you referring to the *#*#4636#*#* dialer code? I didn't even try that because in my settings, everything was set to CDMA, but that's something I can try. I have everything backed up, so I can just wipe, install, and try that. If it doesn't work, I can always revert back.

Thanks for the suggestion!

-Travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
Yes that's it give it a go.
[Android General] pradipkamu:
:good:Clear the cache memory of your mobile. Never fill the cache memory of your mobile. Always remove the data, apps and information from your mobile which is no longer useful. This can increase the speed of internet in your mobile.

:good:Never install too much of software in your mobile it will decrease the speed of internet in your mobile. Always uninstall the software which is no longer useful.

:good:To increase the speed of internet in your mobile you can change the internet setting to load maximum KB data.

:good:To increase the speed of internet in your mobile, if you are using it only for text then you should block images in your mobile. By this you can increase the mobile internet speed and will decrease the charge too. Like some provide charge per KG. And if you want to load then load low quality image.

:good:Never download other applications while surfing.

:good:Before using internet always make sure that you are using mobile internet in good network coverage, for good speed of internet in your mobile.

:good:If you want good speed it your mobile then always load mobile view in opera mini.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Adam_laven:
thanks for share :D
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
you're welcome
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] roytse:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=udk.android.reader&hl=en

I'd like to add ezPDF for pdf file annotation, with freehand drawing capabilities:good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Soryuu:
Google Drive as well is excellent. I use it for almost all my school work because it allows for really easy collaboration and access.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] roytse:
Blackboard app too, if your school uses blackboard.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Username invalid:
As great as these are, they can't substitute a Windows machine for me.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
Actually carrying a tablet around is better for most of people, when you use the right apps, your dependence on Windows will fade away. Most laptops and ultrabooks are heavier than the heaviest tablet. I used my Nexus 7 as an dictionary, a "time-tablet", a note taker and an ebook reader, it fits on the college/university desk perfectly (which is really small ). The N7 is just like a medium size book to me and I can easily put it in the books (yes, awesome portability! ). You can concentrate on studying without being distracted by the true multi task devices like a laptop, the tablet is very simple,

And the last thing is the battery life, so maybe it doesn't replace your Windows machine, but it makes your life better. A worthy investment in my opinion.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
It a must have, but Drive has many uses and I don't think it's focuses are in studying but more like working and medias. So I cast it away, those I mentioned before are the apps that you usually open first when you start and leave a class. :o
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Username invalid:
It will depend differently for most people based on their needs and circumstances. I think Android is great as a phone OS but Android tablets/hybrids (e.g. Asus Transformer, HP SlateBook x2) are not for me when serious studying and work is needed that requires multitasking and full functionality. The Surface Pro 2 tablet is something I'm looking forward to. Even though it will be heavier then 10" Android tablets, it is of an entirely different caliber with Haswell i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, HD5000, digitizer, and 9 hours of battery life; powerful enough to be a tablet plus laptop and desktop replacement.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Soryuu:
That's true, I just tend to chuck all my schoolwork on there so its useful for my schoolwork but it'll differ from person to person :P
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] habylab:
Great list!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] uprightbass360:
Thanks for this list. I'm going back to school this week, and am really looking forward to having all of the tools at my disposal to make sure I succeed. I have actually written papers on my N7 with drive ( it's a life saver ).
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] habylab:
Oh really? What keyboard did you use?

Sent from my maybe one day to be CM i9300. That day won't come unless the camera improves!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] uprightbass360:
It is a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard that was sold for the iPad, worked great though :) you will still have to check it on a computer though to be 100% as spell check was a no go last I used it
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] habylab:
Ah okay, well, did you use kingsoft? That is awesome that software, has cloud saving too, I have 50gb box, but they do drive and drop box too.

I use a Belkin 10inch keyboard stand. The only one I could find that actually supported my tablet!

Sent from my maybe one day to be CM i9300. That day won't come unless the camera improves!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
Check out the Anker Ultra Slim mini bluetooth keyboard, I'm using it for my PC and N7
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Sonoemt:
I use a variety of apps.

2 flashcard apps. Anki and quizlet.

I prefer anki over quizlet but quizlet is easier to browse through.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
Hey guys great news : Quick Office is free on Google Play and they offer us 10 GB free on Drive for 2 years if we install it before 26th Sep :victory::victory:

Here's the news :

https://plus.google.com/u/1/+GoogleDrive/posts

and here's the link for QO

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quickoffice.android&hl=en
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] IXChicharitoXI:
Wolfram Alpha is pretty good for math.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
Mathstudio deals with any math problem, too.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] peter19220:
I recommend using Anki for reciting materials

It is super awesome and it's free!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] princeplanet:
HA! I just had paper and a pen!

But this statement is off the subject.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] cyberprodigy:
OfficeSuite is a much, much nicer app for use as a Word processor.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
New apps have just arrived, make sure you check them all :p
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] pham818:
thanks bro

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are you in cs? do you know any app to write code on? like an app to code on your tablet instead of using your computer?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aor.droidedit&hl=en

There you go, a while ago I download it to mess with my Pi, but it turned out I was so noob I couldn't do much. The interface is awesome and friendly. The pro version has the dropbox support and SSH external commands.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] pham818:
awesome! thanks! do you know if it's able to run scripts or just write only?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
It's only for coding not running , I remember there's some app for Arduino boards to run directly from the tablet and I just can't remember if there's something else that'll run your CS files. But here's for the Arduino

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=name.antonsmirnov.android.arduinodroid
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] pham818:
thanks a lot! im a freshman CS major in college lol.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
Cool, and what's your major ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] gautampw:
Guys take a look at this app

Planner - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chris.planner

Extraordinary app with holo interface!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Kumczak:
[MENTION=5000059]ziantic[/MENTION]

What do you mean by 'my own custom stylus'? Is it handmade? If yes, could you tell me how did you make it?

Cheers :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
There are many methods, I use the foil inside of a potato bag, cut it out and wash it, then take a used pen, wrap the foil around the tip of the pen (after taking the ink shell out. use something like sponge putting in the hole to soften the tip head ). Stick the foil to the pen using glue or anything that brings them together, make sure that when you're holding you must touch a part of the foil so the electric current will transfer electrons from your body to the screen.

Or you can google many other ways to make it :D
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ziantic:
Nice one, I'll try it and if it's better than my recommend apps I will list it in the next update :good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] mhffm:
Great list, thanks for sharing.

I'm not a student, but l'm learning English (US).

Have a look at dict cc on play store, my little helper. :)

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 7 II LTE mit Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] gautampw:
You've already learned it well!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Zany-88:
if i want to get etextbooks for college where is the best place to get them at? and what is the best app to use them on or can they be used in all readers for example if i were to buy a etextbook from amazon could only the kindle app use it or can others use it too?
[Android Apps and Games] jacksparao:
During an emergency, we don't get lot of time to think and sometimes it's difficult to think straight. It is however important that your loved ones be notified, and that the authorities are able to pinpoint your exact location.

Play store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nidl.shakti

I'm Shakti (IMS) is an initiative to build tools to enhance safety for Women, Kids and generally everybody. IMS provides you with the fastest and simplest way to contact your nearest and dearest during emergencies.

If you're in trouble and need to notify your emergency contacts, press your power button 5 times(within 2 seconds)!

All you have to do is set a/some emergency contact/s and your phone will send them an Emergency Text Message (SMS) with a preset message.

Your location will always be a part of your Emergency SMS, whether or not your GPS or Internet is on.

If neither are turned on, the Emergency SMS will include your approximate latitude and longitude from your mobile operator network.

If your GPS is on while your Internet is turned off, your latitude and longitude will be more refined.

If your Internet is on, the latitude and longitude from your mobile operator network or from the GPS is translated into a street address.

Note - To activate sending Emergency SMS, press the power button quickly 5 times within 2 seconds. Alternatively, you can open up the application and click on the button that says "Quick Send Emergency SMS"

There is no way to detect the Power/Lock button press on all the android phones through services. We are using the Screen On/Off intents which are sent when you press the Power button, to count the number of times it is pressed. What this means is that anything which turns the screen on and off (like a Phone call), has the potential to trigger the SMS sending. We have written an exception for phone calls and are continuously adding more exceptions. If you come across any other way of triggering the SMS sending, please let us know so you can help us improve the application.

Please click THANKS button to support my work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] eduard90tm:
hy i have a question. i`m from europe. and i have a sprint galaxy s4 and i want to put the international OS (i9505) and i want to know if it`s possible. my s4 have an SIM Card. so it doesn`t work only on CDMA. so can i put the international version on it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Rocklee99:
Well...if you have a "sprint" version of the s4, my understanding is that the Sim card is only for the 4g in america on CDMA LTE networks. There really isn't an international OS. And even if you managed to flash certain radios, I don't think, (correct me if I'm wrong), that u can use this phone over seas in europe
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] eduard90tm:
I unlocked my s4 i'm using an vodafone sim. What i really wanted to do is, i want to install a clean version of android to replace the sprint version. Can i do that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
That not possible. This is a sprint variant you cant clean it and make it international. Unless you want aosp but still going to be sprint. Unlocking doesnt mean anything just unlocks the phone to use any international carrier. Thats it nothing more.