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[G2 General] Heatshiver:
If it helps anybody, a SlimPort is confirmed and apparently looks much better than what MHL provides (from the the review I read).
[G2 General] Davidozzo87:
so? :)
[G2 General] leroy:
Your first post in 4 years is this.. ......good input!
[G2 General] Dri94:
So has anyone actually used a micro 3.0 cable with their g2?
[G2 General] Davidozzo87:
i didn't want to overcharge servers with my posts :p
[G2 General] blazewit:
It doesn't have usb 3. The snapdragon 800 has the chip so ur comp sees it as a 3.0 device but there is no 3.0 port. The extra pins are for that qualcom quick charge 2.0 thing that gets u 2 a changing w the lg cable
[G2 General] khaytsus:
As said many times the LG cable is not required to get high speed charging. I regularly get 1.8a out of a 3m cable I got off Amazon.
[G2 General] blazewit:
You need a 2a charger to get Qualcomm quick charge 2.0 to kick in. The lg charger is a 2a charger. Obviously if you purchase a 2a charger from a different company it will still fast charge but you won't get fast charging out of the standard 1.2a chargers most people have lying around from past phones.
[G2 General] Qverse:
:confused::confused:

You say Slimport ? and which may that be? where did you read this ? share this :highfive:
[G2 General] khaytsus:
Did you read what I quoted about not needing a specific LG cable? And the fact that I get 1.7-1.8 out of a multi-port charger, with a third party cable? Therefore no, no special cable, no special pins, no special charger.

Obviously you won't get 2A out of a 1.2A charger.

Are you arguing just to argue?
[G2 General] Edovolpe:
Can I charge with a 3A charger?

Hello everybody, I will have a LG G2 and I want to charge it as fast as possibile.

So, can I charge my future Lg g2 with a 3A charger? With a 3A charger my phone will be charged more quickly or It'll be charged at the same with its original charger?

Maybe you had already answer to this question but I don't understand english very well so I hope you will help me.

Thanks in advance
[G2 General] khaytsus:
Nope. It's going to charge at 2A max no matter how much higher the source is.
[G2 General] Edovolpe:
Thank you khaytsus for your reply.

So, the highest amperage of charging is 2A? Can I use a 2A wall or auto charger without problems?
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] Buzz_Litebeer:
Cyclops case

http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-pro.../cyclops-case-samsung-galaxy-s-iv-active.aspx

Unicorn Beetle Case

http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Samsung-Galaxy-Active-Unicorn/dp/B00DY5UVK2

Has anyone tried these out?

What I am really looking for is a case that adds some extra waterproofing and a bike mount so that I can use the phone on my bike as a bike computer.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] IMissPalmOS:
I own two of the Unicorn Beetle Cases, and had the Cyclops in my hands for a few minutes since my friend has one. I didn't like the Cyclops since it feels too "mushy" for my taste, but I'd say it *definitely* will offer more drop & rain protection if that is what you are looking for. I've never dropped a phone (knock on wood) and really just wanted a nice looking scratch protector type of case that is not too bulky, and the Beetle is great for that, but I don't think it would fare very well if it fell from a moving bike...
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] br0adband:
I ordered the black/yellow Unicorn Beetle, should be in a few days even thought it's a bit ridiculous: the tracking info showed it shipped from Memphis TN then to Phoenix AZ and then to Compton CA which basically means they leaped clear over Las Vegas NV in the process instead of just drop-shipping it here, go figure. I mean I know we're north of that route by a margin but even so, shipping companies (apparently this is coming by DHL) just can't seem to be efficient at all sometimes.

Anyway, once it arrives I'll post my opinions and thoughts on it but as stated it probably won't get here till Monday at the earliest.

But I can always hope... ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] Buzz_Litebeer:
Is the Unicorn beetle a rubberized case (IE if dropped will it help protect the screen from damage?)
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] br0adband:
With mine, which I now realize isn't black/yellow at all but a very dark gray/yellow combo, the yellow part of the case is plastic, plain and simple - a tap of the finger or a pen will tell you that. But the gray portion is some kind of rubberized or rubber-like material that has a minor amount of flex to it, some give, some take.

I see people grabbing similar cases that have cutouts (large ones) for the volume and power buttons and personally I can't stand those kinds of cases myself. If I'm buying something to protect the device I want as much as possible of the device body/surface protected to the maximum potential, and given this one does that extremely well it's why I give it high marks as I did.

I don't consider this case to be "shock-proof" in any respects since it's such a tight fit. It's not like the Otterbox Defender for the GS4A (now available but of course insanely costly considering it's a case) which is a rubberized inner case with the harder outer shell that does provide some level of shock-resistance.

As my GS4A already has a cracked digitizer (that still functions without any dead spots or zones), I'm damned sure not intending to drop it at any time 'cause if that happens I'm pretty confident I'll kill it by doing so. :p

So to clarify: the Unicorn Beetle case is hard plastic on the very backside which melds into the slightly softer and very slightly more flexible sides. If it was entirely made of the harder plastic material it would probably require being in two parts or else you wouldn't be able to get the phone into the case at all.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] Morgank6:
I have both...

I have both the unicorn beetle and the trident cyclops and I have to say I prefer this case over both. I cant post links, so just search for this: black perforated net hybrid galaxy s4 active - on eBay and it'll pop right up. It has a better feel in my hand and it seems to provide more protection than the unicorn beetle, though admittedly not more than the cyclops. Funny, this one is cheaper than both and I liked it better. The perforated part is a rubberized hard material, and the inner shell is silicone. It also seems less bulky than both. Another reason I like it over the bulky cyclops trident case is that Im also using the bodyguardz tempered glass screen protector linked here. The plastic built in protector on the cyclops trident gets in the way.

Morgan
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] uvbeenzaned:
I am quite happy with the unicorn beetle case. I bought it a couple weeks ago because my bulky full-protection case wouldn't fit in my car dock, yet I still wanted protection and a TPU case anyway. Its been awesome ANYWAY just sayin.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] Avail211:
Is the inside TPU or hard plastic? I ask because I want to buy the missus a new case (the Tudia TPU works good, but she needs a bit more protection; she doesn't know how to NOT drop phones :eek:) but I've had bad luck with hard plastic cases scratching the crap out of phones and not actually protecting them when dropped. I had a S2 w/hard plastic shell and when dropped the stupid case would come apart! It scratched the crap out of the bezel as well, I definitely was not happy with it. I know it's a 1-piece case but I'd prefer to have TPU touching the phone on the insides, hard plastic is ok on the outside.

(Yes, I cleaned the case pretty regularly to keep dust/dirt out, it still scratched my phone more than it should have in a really short period of time)
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] br0adband:
Not sure what the difference is but the yellow portion on mine is hard plastic; the grey portions are a softer more flexible material so if that's what "TPU" is then there's your answer. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] Avail211:
Looking at the pics on Amazon it was hard to really tell if the inside is TPU or hard plastic (TPU is the flexible rubber, usually) but you answered my question! I prefer TPU over hard plastic as I said in the above question, I think it's pretty shock resistant after using one for several months on my Rugby Smart. If Seidio used that over the soft silicone or hard plastic I'd be a lot happier... TPU is the best of both IMO.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] Buzz_Litebeer:
Is the back of the beatle case flat? I am thinking of getting it and putting a quad lock mount on it so i can put it on my bike.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Accessories] IMissPalmOS:
Not totally, no. The outer edge that looks glossy in photos is raised. The highest points are the middle portions on either side, raised about 1.5mm. Also the portion that has the SUPCASE logo in some pictures (but not in reality) is raised and textured a tiny bit.

EDIT: After looking at the quad lock in your other post, it looks like it would work fine with the beetle case. It is flat where you'd need it to be.
[Google Chromecast] BusterChestnut:
I just picked up a second :fingers-crossed: Chromecast from bestbuy this morning and it would seem that the bootloader is already patched.... :( I took it straight out of the box and attempted the bootloader exploit.

Is there a way of looking at the bootloader version....lmk and i'll double check, but the exploit seems to just access the thumb drive momentarily and then simply a black screen (i'm guessing its patched) :crying:
[Google Chromecast] scottusa2008:
I bought mine from a nearby bestbuy and it was already running the patched version. I do not know if that is because they were out of stock previously or not, but if it is then it is possible these were built recently and thus would have the latest build.

Still to determine if your using the patched build or the one that can be rooted you just look within the chromecast application at the build number.

If it is any higher then build 12840 then your using the patched version. It's kinda tucked away a little, so the image below should help.

View attachment 2252866

The arrow points to the build version
[Google Chromecast] KenMacD:
Anything you can tell us about the boxes? Any way to tell these are a newer version?

I ordered one I haven't picked up from the new stock on BestBuy online, I'm hopeful it's not patched already.
[Google Chromecast] death2all110:
Actually if its any higher than 12072 its patched. 12840 and up are patched
[Google Chromecast] scottusa2008:
My chromecast packaging does not show anything that would seem to indicate what firmware version it's using.. So I would guess the answer is no, there is no way to tell for sure until you plug it in and use it.
[Google Chromecast] jamcar:
Weird. It was bound to happened eventually. I an pretty thankful I was able to go to best buy yesterday and pick another chromecast that can be rooted. Now, I wait, for the cable.

Aaron Swartz, Rest in Pixels.
[Google Chromecast] johnnybg00d:
Scott - I think that was your problem that is why you see the firmware is the latest. When you first bought the chromecast, disconnect your internet, then connect your device to it. If you don't as soon as you connect to the internet, chromecast calls home and update. What I did was disconnect my modem but left the router on, then I connect the chromecast to my router and upload Tvall file.

JBG
[Google Chromecast] scottusa2008:
I had my cable modem unplugged prior to plugging the device in.

The build version in the pic was what I got straight from BestBuy.
[Google Chromecast] downwiththebanksters:
Could you please post all the serial numbers etc. on the outside of the packaging so we can attempt to tell the factory updates from the "originals"?
[Google Chromecast] bozzykid:
At this point I doubt it will matter. Each location got so few Chromcasts, that I doubt you can even find an unpatched one out there anymore.
[Google Chromecast] Jnewell05:
I picked up mine Tuesday in lake Jackson Texas version 12072.
[Google Chromecast] player911:
I've had a Chromecast sitting on my desk completely unopened for a while. Ordered it from Bestbuy online. I'll have to get it out and play with it this weekend.
[Google Chromecast] mcpdigital:
Got 5 of them one week ago from Amazon. All of them are 12072.

MCP
[Google Chromecast] SpasilliumNexus:
Picked one up earlier today from Best Buy and was able to exploit it. I didn't check what version it was on since I couldn't get the PC version of the Chromecast App to connect to it and I had my internet disconnected to prevent it from updating. FlashCast was sucessfully installed and I updated to 13300 with the red PWNED bootanimation.

What I did to (hopefully) get one of the older Chromecasts was grabbing one from farthest back of the stock Best Buy had on display to increase my chances of some still being out there, and got lucky :D
[Google Chromecast] DC_MTP:
What cable do we need to purchase?
[Google Chromecast] tchebb:
You want a cable like this one. If you already have an unpowered OTG cable, there are also ways you can use a USB hub to set it up (see this thread for details). The USB drive you use for FlashCast doesn't have to be exactly 128MB; that's just the minimum size it can be. So any USB drive you can buy now will work fine.
[Google Chromecast] DC_MTP:
Thanks bro! Just place an order for the cable u linked. I returned my original chromcast back to Google today (came patched) and ordered one from Amazon....hoping to get as lucky as a few have gotten with recent Amazon orders (chromecast).
[Google Chromecast] sambartle:
I just got back from the US with a Chromecast I bought in BestBuy when I was over there... I had thought the same thing, but my two turend out not the be unhackable.. just crappily built.

I tried about 20 times until I actually got it to boot from USB properly, usually it just goes to that black screen with some tiny (almost unnoticeable) coloured pixels in a line. They both sometimes even boot to that weird screen when starting normally, just seems to be a thing they do sometimes. (could be underpowered PSU i suppose as I cant use the original as it has US power pins and I'm in the UK)

Once it did boot properly to recovery it worked fine and flashed as expected, worth checking before writing it off. (to check, set it up normally and then quickly have a look at the version in the app before powering it off.. unless you have mega fast internet it wont manage to download 77mb in the 5 seconds it takes to check)
[Google Chromecast] chemicaldave:
Original firmware still in the wild.

I picked up a Chromecast today, November 4th, that had the original firmware :D. The serial number started with 3906. Others at the store started with 3A. An employee said he tried one recently and wasn't able to flash it. I originally bought one in early Sep which updated OTA has a serial number beginning 3731. I'm assuming if you can find one still sealed with a serial number similar to mine then you may be in luck.
[Google Chromecast] neyon:
How see running firwmare

How can i see firmware running without chromecast will be automatic updated from the internet?
[Google Chromecast] chemicaldave:
If you have an extra wireless router, use that. If not, use your current one and disconnect it from the Internet. Make sure your phone is on the same network and follow the steps to set up the chromecast after you plug it into your TV. As long as it's not on a network with an internet connection then it won't receive an OTA update.
[Google Chromecast] mrdelriego:
New bootloader

Got mine at Best Buy and has a new bootloader (v12490), it was part of the batch brought in along with the Google sales rep.. My serial number starts with 3A, so as a previous post mentioned this could be a way to identify the patched ones.

I hope a workaround can be found :(
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Have successfully rooted Chromecast units with serial numbers starting with:

3905

3915

3916

3918

3919

Hope that helps anybody still looking for a root-capable unit in the wild.
[Google Chromecast] Johan1976:
Is there no way to trick chromecast to update from an own updateserver with modified firmware?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
As I understand it, problems with that are

Chromecast uses its own (Google's) DNS, not what DHCP provides

Communication with Google servers is via HTTPS

Non-vulnerable bootloader won't run unsigned code

So you'd need to be able to spoof the Google DNS server, spoof the update server and sign the update with a Google-blessed certificate.

PwnedCast takes care of #1 and #2 by using DHCP-provided DNS and using its own update server with modified firmware versions

FlashCast takes care of #3 by preserving the vulnerable bootloader

BUT all of the above requires having vulnerable bootloader to begin with.

So once the bootloader is patched (by application of any stock update past 12072, or at factory if it shipped with newer firmware than 12072), no more root ability.

At least not until someone posts/discovers a different root method.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
BTW, I started a thread to track rootable (and non-rootable) serial numbers:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2537022
[Google Chromecast] guy4jesuschrist:
Great idea! This crossed my mind, but I never took the initiative to do it. Thanks for combining all of the "knowledge base" together, as well as giving everyone credit for contributing! :)
[Google Chromecast] criticalera:
3915 Fresh out the box

Hi Brandon,

I just found a CC with serial 3915 and I am unable to flash it. it turns white then goes red.

any tips for me? which method did you use and which version of flashcast + eureka did you use?

I appreciate your help.

thanks
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
You must use Flashcast v1.1.1 for the latest v1.1 of Eureka-ROM based on the 14975 build or the earlier Pwned! ROM based on the 13300 build. I've also flashed a 3915 myself.
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
I use a very old 1GB Cruzer Micro USB flash drive. When I first plug the power cord into a USB port, it flashes once, it'll flicker during the flashing but mostly stays solid ON till the very end where it flickers just before the CC reboots after around 5-6 minutes. I have a new 4GB Cruzer Glide which has a very tiny LED barely visible in one of the slots.

From the Sandisk site about the Cruzer LED but mine doesn't seem to follow the rules! http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/844/kw/led
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] HD2FORNICK:
I will be traveling to India pretty soon and would like to know which of my existing phones would work there. I have a TMo/Metro LG L9 and Verizon's Droid Razr that works with a sim card. I can get these unlocked.

What frequencies do phones work in India? Is there 4G data available in Delhi and Bangalore? Would my existing phones give me 3g/4g?
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] Jishnu Sur™:
No 4g data in India ATM. Any device from US which is unlocked,workshere.. my friends Nexus 4 works like a charm which he got from the US.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] devilanuj17:
no mobile 4g in india yet..(broadband 4g is there but in selective cities only...4g prepaid coming soon in 6months.) ...

btw all us unlocked phones works like a charm,nexus series for example.be sure to check out some special plans offered by your carrier before heading here...they might provide some magical things...

adding more info..

Most GSM networks in India use 900 mhz and

1800 mhz frequencies, (including Airtel, BSNL's

Cellone)

Any phone that has the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz

frequencies will work in India.

The ideal solution is to get a quad band phone

850,900,1800,1900.

Otherwise, buy a triband 900/1800/1900.

Buying a phone in india is cheaper because

handset prices are low.

for example you can buy a nokia 105 for approx 16$ only...

and may i suggest to use local indian landlines for calling back usa...cuz its only max 0.6$ per min to call usa from india..and ive heard international roaming is pain in ass...

if u can...than by resource get yourself a temporary indian sim costs no more than 2$ maximum....by that u will have good coverage and extremely cheap call rates(cheapest in whole universe)

may your journey be pleasurable and enjoyable...

AATITHI DEVO BAVAH:

(guest is god)

(indian tourism brandline)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spetzuu:
Okey I'm pretty sure all of us have had this with the most updated gmail. Couple of my friends have..

More times then not gmail won't load pics or even allow to download them. I use the gmail from play store stock. And yes I have tried clear data and cache and force stop to no avail. It'll work for couple pics or might not even change anything. I use full bars 4G or full WiFi.

Sent from my AK-55
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spetzuu:
Bump:)

Sent from my AK-55
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] ammey:
I HAVE A PRONLEM WITH THE STORAGE MEMORY I AM NOT ABLE TO DOWNLOAD BIG FILES ON MY DEVICE I HAVE TO SAVE ALL THE SOFTWARES IN THE STORAGE CARD,

HEY CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW DO I MERGE THE STORAGE AND THE PROGRAM MEMORY AS STORAGE MEMORY IS JUS 14.49MB AND PROGRAM MEMORY IS 120.32 MB.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] WC:
Hello,

I am no specialist at all. But maybe this can help.

I upgraded my Qtek to Windows Mobile 5 using information I found on

http://www.buzzdev.net/

You can find all information on this page

http://www.buzzdev.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=45

Thanks a lot to buzz_lightyear and many others for making it all possible.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] didadi:
Is there anyway to root and install custom recovery using Linux OS?

Your help is appreciated. thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Adam0524:
Yes. Hiemdall instead of odin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] didadi:
thanks, will search in the general section as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] didadi:
Not able to find a link using Heimdall on S4 Tmo. Any steps to follow pls
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Exel:
I found this guide: http://linux4hippos.blogspot.com/2012/07/root-galaxy-s-gt-i9000-with-heimdall.html

Not made for the S4, but you can work with the instructions, or you can wait until I get home and I can make a tutorial (I have a mac so I have to use Heimdall as well)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] didadi:
Hmm,thanks - pls upload one..or

http://www.androidrootz.com/2013/05/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-all-qualcomm_14.html

There is one here,but my Tmo S4 is one with May7 OTA update. Build# does not end with MDC.

So wondeirng whats the thing I need to do differently.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Exel:
Here: [GUIDE] How to ROOT your T-Mobile Galaxy S4 on a Mac / Linux PC using Heimdall
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] salva503:
I have this phone with stock Jelly Bean 4.1.1 and I really wish anyone port CM10.1 or CM10.2 because its a great device by low cost with 1ghz single core mtk (mediatek), 512mb ram, graphics powerVR SGX 531, 5mpx with 720p vídeo recording on back camera, 0.3 front camera, 4" hdpi screen, Please help us to get the latest android sources
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matyas69:
+1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] csrpazzi:
Where do we start? the sources can be found here. en.sourceforge.jp/projects/sfnet_alcatel/releases/