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[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duplicationcube:
Hi

I have rooted RAZR M with the bootloader unlocked currently running Carbon ROM. I just moved to New Zealand and I thought I would be able to use this phone on Vodafone's GSM network. So, I got a prepaid plan and popped the SIM card in. I switched the network to GSM only (I've also tried GSM/WCDMA and maybe another option).

Vodafone NZ shows up in the status bar toggle with zero bars. I haven't tried calling anyone besides Vodafone's 777 number so I'm not sure if that actually works. I can't seem to get data or send texts (except receiving texts from vodafone). So how do I get data to work? I've seen online that people select GSM/UMTS for network mode. That isn't an option though. Should I install another ROM so I can select UMTS? Do I need to use Radiocomm? Thanks in advance!
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sloosecannon:
OK...

First, do this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2166542

It may not be required, but it's not a bad idea and won't hurt anything. Most likely, that's the cause of the lack of signal. That won't get you all the way there though.

Next, you need to enable GSM options (commonly called a "gsm fix" ) so you can set the APNs required for MMS and data. There's discussion on that on the Carbon thread, look back a few pages.

If neither of those works, it's possible you happen to live in a location outside the VZW RAZR M's band. If that's the case, you are unfortunately SOL
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duplicationcube:
too lazy to deal with radiocomm for now but GSM fix helped a little

Thanks!

I didn't do the radiocomm thing but I flashed the gsm fix. now I have 5 bars and I can send texts but still no data. I was under the impression that radiocomm was only necessary to use US GSM carriers.

update:

did a fresh install of CM 10.1 RC2 and the GSM fix and now I have data!
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sloosecannon:
Sweet! Good to know it worked!

FWIW, it's probably a better idea to build your own GSM fix from the RC2 build.prop... The flashable one is using a very old build.prop that may cause issues - in fact that's probably why carbon didn't work. I know there's a post in the CM10.1 thread about it...

You don't need to, but if you start getting odd bugs, that might be the cause...

Speaking of which, I probably should make a tutorial on that...

And yes, radiocomm is usually required for US only, but some countries use the same GSM bands (I think... Not exactly a gsm expert so I may be completely wrong here...) and they need it to get data. Since you have it though, looks like you're good to go!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spetzuu:
Okey so when i found this method on customizing themes for the awesome Google keyboard it literally made my day!

Okey so to get the theme you have to first download Apex or Nova launcher (you can uninstall this after theme applied).

Longpress on home and select "Shortcuts". Next hit Activities. Next find Google keyboard and select the Google keyboard that ends with "...debug settings" this creates shortcut on home page.

Then navigate to the shortcut and once you select it you will see a menu and it will have several different themes. I personally like the Gingerbread one (looks closest to Samsung keyboard but better because of autocorrect).

Afterwards you can uninstall the launcher and the theme remains!!!

Don't be shy to thank a Russian! ;)

Sent from my AK-55
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spetzuu:
Anyone try this on their smart phones??

Sent from my AK-55
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] wolfeyes30:
Works good for me and using the gingerbread theme as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ebubbastew:
Good deal , works like a charm !!

note 2 funktified
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lightsout:
Wow very nice. Rocking GB.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] westlandnick:
" Okey so to get the theme you have to first download Apex or Nova launcher (you can uninstall this after theme applied).

Longpress on home and select "Shortcuts". Next find Google keyboard and select the Google keyboard that ends with "...debug settings" this creates shortcut on home page."

What am I missing? By longpress on home, you mean longpress the home screen right? So the menu to add stuff to the homescreen? then select shortcut. When I do this under apex launcher, or nova launcher, there is not a option for google keyboard in my shortcuts...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spetzuu:
I'm sorry for not including it but once you hit shortcuts hit activities then Google keyboard then debug settings(:

Sent from my AK-55
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] westlandnick:
Ah ha! Much better... I knew I must have been missing something... I have never looked at the activities section... Interesting. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshm.1219:
thanks for sharing the find, personally i still like ics the best
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] spetzuu:
Don't forget the thanks button:)

Sent from my AK-55
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] joshm.1219:
haha i didnt know anyone paid attention to that... they made it to stop all those annoying 'thanks' n +1 posts that would clog up the development threads, but i hit it anyway.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] nadigarsn:
Awesome, works well.

However, I see only ICS/GB themes. Any ways to add more themes?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 4RCH13:
THERE IS NO SHORTCUTS BUTTON WHEN HOLDING THE HOME PAGE.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] isa_pizza:
yeh thats what im Saying
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipsuvedi:
No matter nowadays internet radio is being popular....no matter some people dont like built in (analogue) fm radio...

But many people STILL love their beloved in-built FM Radio very much...But????

Can anyone confirm that either of Note 3 varriant has Fm radio or not???

We all know nowadays samsung has started to drop built in FM radio like Galaxy S4 :mad: ...but after many people showed dissapointment ..samsung had to give clarification on it...but as far as Note 3 concerned some sites say there is fm radio while some say no

Even some sites say however both chip support fm radio, that Exynos varriant has FM Radio and SD varriant has no fm radio or vice versa

I am confused on this feature....weather it is present in note 3 or not :confused:

The question is not about usability or likeness of FM radio.....cuz many people Still missing FM radio in s4...everybody like/want more & more essential features in their devices :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasweb:
Also would like to know this (some sites have changed the FM radio status to TBC - to be confirmed).

Yes, this should NOT turn into yet another discussion on FM radio vs Internet radio please. Every other premium (Android and Lumia) phones has an FM Radio, so Samsung should just add / enable it...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] docnok63:
The official press release doesn't list it, so I'd say that's a solid no:

http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2...ory-of-your-Life-with-Samsung-GALAXY-Note-3-1
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasweb:
Thanx for the link, but the S3 has an FM radio, but they also did not mention it in the official announcement. Press statements don't contain all the features:

http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2...e--Designed-for-Humans-and-Inspired-by-Nature
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arabbitte:
Thread on same subject opened 2 days ago in "Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" section: link

- The answer looks to be a no over there too :crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Super Chimp:
Why have Samsung turned against the FM radio on their flagship devices?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arabbitte:
Apparently Samsung in Russia said this about the lack of an FM radio in the S4: "The flagship model of our products are focused on customers who use digital content"

Although I understand the difference between digital and analogue sound, I don't really care; I just sometimes want to listen to the radio without the cost/occasional unreliability/battery hogging of listening to a streamed data signal. I doubt I'm alone in this.

It looks like the multipurpose chipsets used today have FM capability, but are just not "wired up" for some reason. I doubt if money is an issue - most especially with a phone as expensive as a Note 3.

The S4 doesn't have an FM radio and Samsung have sold 10s of millions of them so this is hardly going to kill the company.

Sorry - I've just realised I haven't answered your question; I've no idea !
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] V@no:
There is such thing as HD Radio that totally invalidates that "reason".
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nl1010:
I can confirm (according to a Dutch website) that the FM radio IS indeed implemented in the Note 3!! :D

See website: http://www.galaxyclub.nl/2013/09/samsung-galaxy-note-3-heeft-fm-radio/

It's in Dutch, sorry...

Mine will be delivered at 27 september!! Can't wait!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipsuvedi:
I wish if there is no fm radio in note 3 then at least it should be supported by Spirit Fm after rooting (s4 doesnt support it :( )

Come on samsung !!!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RA017:
Previously GSMArena has confirmed the FM Radio on the Note 3 specification page, but just recently they changed the FM radio status to "TBC".

If Note3 still has no FM radio then I'll definitely be ditching Samsung for good (I supported them since Galaxy S1/S2/Note2) and go for LG G2 Korean version (no FM either for Korean version but I needed to pull away from Samsung).

I think Samsung is feeling cocky now and starting to pull away from their supporters. Eg1, ditching FM radio telling customers you don't need it, Eg2. Pulling a fiasco with this Exynos 3G/Qualcomm 4G configuration. They are just like Apple telling you what you want to buy.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] btemtd:
I doubt very much they will have FM radio. I remember when 4g s3 came out many sites stated fm radio even the carriers also stated this.. but when i bought it there was no fm radio in 4g note 2 and s3.. also no FM radio IN s4 4g
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipsuvedi:
Unfortunately, Now GSMArena 'almost' says there is no FM radio :mad::o in their Preview ....very sad

Now only solution is...buy Sony MW BT headfone which has very good audio and Fm, plus price also cheaper !!!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RA017:
I also noticed that now GSMArena state a definitive "No" in the FM Radio section for Note3. My solution is simple, change to other brands :)

Reason why Samsung totally killed my heart:

1. Ditching 4G LTE support on their Exynos chip

2. Stopped improving the AMOLED with RGB like they did with Note1 and Note2.

3. Ditching FM radio completely on their flagship line up.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Epix4G:
You need to look up soc processors. ..... system on chip .... the reason the lte versions won't have fm radio is there is not enough room on the die to put lte radio and fm radio. ... that is the reason the exynos version has a fm radio because of lack of lte radio in chip .... you can't have everything. ... they took out what will be used the least ... and left wifi bluetooth etc things truly useful. ..

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RA017:
I don't think die size is the limitation because :

a) Korean version of S4 (SHV-E300) has 1.) Exynos Octa chipset, 2) Korean LTE support, 3) Korean TV Tuner

If die size is a concern then I'd imagine Samsung would have ditched the hardware Korean TV Tuner chipset as well and tell every Samsheep fans that they don't really need a hardware TV tuner because nobody would watch old fashion over-the-air TV broadcast anymore ;)

If Samsung could have stuffed TV tuner in a Exynos Octa LTE phone, is it too hard for them to stuff it with a FM Tuner instead?

b) International version (Qualcomm Snapdragon 800) of LG G2 has both LTE support AND FM radio.

Rather than pushing the envelope and continue to innovate, Samsung is sitting back and relax and tell people that their current offerings is all you'll ever need. Being a hardcore Samsung Galaxy S series follower, I'm seriously sensing they are slipping away from their followers and becoming the next Apple. Good Luck Samsung, I'll be glad if I turned out to be wrong.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thekoRngear:
Both the international exynos variant and international slapdragon variant of note 3 afaik wont have FM radio.

[MENTION=2788891]RA017[/MENTION] made a very good point.

It is now a plain No.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharl1987:
Actually the article you provided confirms that there is NOT an FM radio on the note 3 :confused:

Then the update states that it is to be confirmed, they never did say that there was one!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipsuvedi:
:mad::o
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thatsnailguy:
This is very sad. Not only because i would enjoy the FM. But also because most of the FM chips (most of the time, with some software hacking) can be utilized as an FM transmitter for your car..... :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueChris:
I think i will solve my problem with this great Sony Smart Bluetooth® Handset SBH52 ... its a bit expensive but i love the way that i can answer a call without the earphones just by holding it in your ear because it has speaker !!!... great piece of accessory in my view.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arabbitte:
That looks great - a step-up from the mw600 I currently use.

I'd still prefer if the Note 3 was an "all in one" device though :crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueChris:
Yeah me 2 but since im constantly with earphones even with my S2.. and since the S2 as any other phone that has FM Radio needs the ear cable pluged in as an antenna then this solution if you dont think about the money or the MW600( i was 1 click to buy the MW600 and then i saw this new one.. which is 30 bucks more) is the best solution... in motorbike my helmet has bluetooth and FM Radio also build in so im covered either way from that area.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasweb:
Yep, also could not find the MW600 any where (or it was ridiculously overpriced).

Yeah, no FM in the Note 3 does suck, but this SBH52 is a good companion for something like the Note 3. (I also use my headphones ALOT and they always get tangled either in my clothes or stuff I walk past (especially when working in the garage)!

Seeing it should be available from End September 2013.

Some things I am looking forward to

1) Splash Proof (should work thus in the gym)

2) Can use for up to 2 Bluetooth devices (will see how this works out)

3) Can use it as a "micro" phone :D to answer and talk to others! Cool

I have already downloaded some of the "Sony" apps for this on my S3 (and works - obviously without the SBH52 at the moment)...

Johan
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlueChris:
I ordered the SBH52 from clove ... damn im w8ting tooo many things now...cases,,, screen protectors... wireless charging backplates.... bluetooth handsfree... and i still dont have the phone lol.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipsuvedi:
If anyone want sony mw 600 low price can go to www.shopclies.com

I bought it from there just for 1900 rs (about $35)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arabbitte:
NO!

I guess you should have said http://www.shopclues.com ???

The site you quoted looks like one of those empty domains ...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipsuvedi:
Ya you are right...its www.shopclues.com

:p
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoezay:
can confirm that it's doesn't have FM Radio. which is pretty sad really. A BOATLOAD of people are into radio in India.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koniakki:
Which version do you have? I was hoping the S800 GNote 3 to have FM Radio even if not listed in specs, because my Snapdragon MEGA 6.3 (i9200) HAS FM Radio but its not listed in the specs.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoezay:
am using the octa version.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MohJee:
Sorry to disappoint, but the snapdragon version doesn't have FM radio as well.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koniakki:
My i9200 which was imported from South Arabia had FM Radio which other i9200's from other countries did not.

So it might even depend on country's Rom. I think there's still hope that in the future ROM development it might support FM Radio if we installed it.

Well we can only hope. :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipsuvedi:
You may be right. But Unfortunately NEITHER VERSION/COUNTRY HAS FM RADIO IN NOTE 3 TILL NOW

....

JUST LITTLE HOPE FROM SPIRIT FM RADIO :mad:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GhorX:
There is two main reason for discard FM radio in top class by manufacturer - first is very logical, mobile operators wants to sell data, and carriers doing bigest part of smartphone's sales. Second is country specific - in my country (CZE) is every single broadcast receiver held by any company affected by tax (just repetitive payment), so FM radio in every cellphone can be very expensive.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bernard134:
iPhone also don't have FM Radio from the beginning. LOL. I am also an Note 2 and Note 3 user, not an major issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dumbo53:
I could be wrong but I read somewhere that more than one iphone had fm radio as part of another chip, just not turned on and no driver. For Apple it was easy to understand since they wanted to drive sales of music on their itunes store (though it didn't make it less frustrating.)

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] weirdingway:
I'm sure a lot more people don't care than do. Radio is chock full of commercials and carriers would rather you consume their data to stream live content so they can make more $$$. I know Samsung is know for cramming their phones with functionality, but the FM radio isn't the only feature Samsung has scrapped.

There's a bit of irony in someone wanting bleeding edge technology but wanting to listen to archaic and being phased out tech for phone capable media.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viulian:
I will wait for a new phone where manufacturer doesn't try to "apple" me. Sony Z1 seemed ok, but there are already few videos on youtube, its display is acting fishy. I'll guess I'll just wait and see ...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
I do use an FM radio, as there is no mobile reception on about 70% of my 7 hour train journey. So no 3g=no radio.

However I bought a 15 euro mp3player with FMradio. And now have 4 more hours battery because I stopped using my phone for music. (it's my backup, as i also have an ipod nano my dad gave me years ago.)

Well worth it!

Send From My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 Using Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XIPRELAY2010:
Ashame looks like i'll be buying a one max after all. I don't want to carry a bunch of different devices with me. Samsung needs to pull their head out of their arses.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunshine16:
i agree i miss the fm too

I am so disappointed that after spending a fortune u don't get to enjoy basic feature like fm radio..downloading is not worth as it not only kills battery but also requires internet connection..and its nice to listen to local radio...u sumhow get to listen to d music that u like and u don't have in ur mp3 list..
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Njabulo1980:
Thats true

:cowboy:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasweb:
I bit the bullet and bought the Sony SBH52 Bluetooth Headset with built in FM RDS radio :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U__OLvHbCE

Small enough to carry around with me (you anyways needed earphones for FM to work on older models)...

And will work / should with ALL Android phones in future ....
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] verszipo:
I bought it myself too (about 1 week ago), i didn't buy it for the radio but for the wireless music and the display. I can see my notifications without taking my phone out. Of course, the Radio is a good feature, it even works without a phone (which is a bonus).
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pkag:
Galaxy Note 4

not the proper thread... but FM works on Galaxy Note 4 N910P.05 Sprint.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rahila qureshi:
I want a radio
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndrOmega:
Me 2

Sent from my Limited Edition Note 3 LTE using Super Tapatalk
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] pjchannnn:
Hey guys,

Running Magio Rom sense R3. After flashing a CM10 rom with 4.1.2, I quickly got a Restricted Access Changed error which would temporarily take away my network completely. Then after about 10 seconds it would come back up but it would still occur every 10 minutes or so.

Any help?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
I never had that problem, you are on a much older version, have you tried updating to the latest release of MagioRom (r4.01)?

Sent from my Evita

---------- Post added at 01:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:39 PM ----------

Also, did you perform a full wipe?

Sent from my Evita
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] x2h:
Today I was at an at&t store so I compared the screens of mega and my note 2 side by side. I played the same YouTube video on both devices. Boy how come I've never realized how yellow the whites look on my note 2, and yet it's pure white on the mega. I just don't get it. Isn't the note 2 supposed to be a high end flagship?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] savezia:
That fact is related to the phisical type of the screen: while it's an amoled on your Note 2, like my Razr, it's an LCD on the Mega. This means that whites are a lot better on the Mega, but blacks are better on amoled phones, because an amoled screen shows blacks by turning off every single pixel. People love LCDs for their color accuracy (for example, SuperLCDs mounted on HTCs), or prefer amoleds for their rich colors and high contrast ratio. Modern Samsungs have a tool for adjusting color temperature and saturation, and even Nokias have the same tool, to help you find screen colors that fits you and prevent over saturation!

Hope this explaination helps!
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] koniakki:
I knew about the green/blueish tint on my original Note but I never realized that it was that bad. Same goes with the black clipping/crushed.

I knew of course about them too as with almost all other "problems" but boy, playing the same clips with the Mega or the Note on top or and the other one below, what a difference.

You guys can download a bunch of High quality clips beloew. But also any quality 1080p trailer will do(e.g Transformers). Also Sintel, Big buck bunny etc.

http://www.hfrmovies.com/high-frame-rate-example-videos/

True. The difference is obvious between them(Note 1 vs Mega) but I'm really satisfied with the Mega's screen.

I'm a huge fan of Amoled's, but I can say that my first ownership experience with a quality LCD is going quite well so far. More than well actually. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] gx3k:
AMOLED is great but it needs more development to work out the problems it has (yellowish/bluish whites, black clipping/crush, screen deterioration, real rgb subpixels, etc). These problems are very obvious when you compare screens side by side specially with the Mega's SC LCD (super clear).
[Motorola Atrix HD] Neighbor808:
I just thought I would share, epinter and thomas's ROM databases aren't updated very often for CM (latest build I've seen is from August 27th), so here is where to grab all of our latest builds!

http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=mb886&type=nightly
[Motorola Atrix HD] skuly:
There are atleast 2 threads about this already....

Here (most popular, also the one I follow) and Here