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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] DeadlySin9:
From my experience with the MF3 update, if you have root and have modified your system it will fail a file check and won't update immediately.

For MF3 users with Safestrap and root, this will probably end up being just as locked as MF3 was if not more. If anyone really wants to take the OTA then Safestrap could be used to flash the neutered MF3 zip to restore system to original and keep data, and then run the update.

If by chance root is found for MJ6 and Safestrap is updated to be compatible, we'd then be stuck on TW 4.3 ROMS instead of TW 4.2.2. That's the only option to run any 4.3 until a kexec exploit is found for Safestrap, and I don't know how hard that is to do, much less to load an AOSP kernel over TW, and much much less to load any 4.3 kernel over a 4.2.2 one.

Right now the best bet for MF3 users is to stay on MF3 and wait for either a neutered update that would work in the stock slot, so we could move between MF3 and MJ6 and run either at our discretion (this requires root to be found, Safestrap to be updated, and hope that the current bootloader will take it just fine) or wait for kexec or something else to free us.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Zorachus:
I know way off topic, but I hope when ATT releases the S5 early Spring next year, it doesn't ship with a MF3 style locked down system ?

When ATT first released the S4, this year, how easy and fast was root and recovery working ?

And how long has MF3 been out ?

I just got my S4 ten days ago, might as well try and check at Best Buy if they have the 'MDL' version still in stock ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jimlmackjr:
Well I have read it will also Enable ANT+ for those people that like to use their GPS for working out
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] bennyboy78:
Every phone att releases now will be tighter than the previous phone. Since mf3 is this tight, imagine the s5.
[General Topics] clapper66:
If your thinking of getting this phone get a case as soon add possible! That happened after my father dropped hood phone once. Now the bottom part of the screen where the on screen buttons are does not work. So he just went back to his GS3. I have not found any tutorials on how to replace the screen and digitizer or if just the digitizer. :(
[General Topics] kennielsen:
I did the same. Dropped my G2 going into Future shop to buy a case for it. Chipped the top left corner (can barely see it!) and now the top portion of the screen doesn't work...:( Now I have to get the screen and digitizer replaced...not cheap.
[General Topics] Kulinick:
Y'all are some brave people to not put a case on such a great phone from the beginning lol
[General Topics] vegetaflash:
Thats what you get for buying LG. The companys products are notoriously ****ty and unreliable junk. Tvs, phones, cameras, everything. I been burnt so much. Not buying their piece of **** products again
[General Topics] r4z0rj4ck:
Ooops too expensive for that bad thing...:silly:
[General Topics] stealth_sasquatch:
Picked up mine from best buy for free yesterday. Was supposed to be $99 but rang up free. Gotta love teenagers in the work force!

Sent from my Verizon LG G2
[General Topics] solar_burn:
I've smashed mine twice since november, today being the second time. 1st time it was in its flip cover case. This time, I took out of its case to lie in bed with it (cover gets in the way when you're on your back), went to the bathroom, fell out of my hands, 2 feet drop. Smashed again.

I have the Flip Cover, Otter Box Defender, now ordered the Incipio Leather Folio 2 in 1 and the Incipio Dual.

Figured if I had options I'd keep a good case on it constantly. Lucky I have insurance for it, 120$ deductable. I've reached my 2 claim max for the year though...

Most ...Fragile phone...ever...
[General Topics] Perry2547:
I'm still getting a G2. Samsung uses versions of LED screens which have some chance of burn in, ghost images.

LG g2 is LCD. Yes there's a chance of dead pixel but I would rather take my chance with that instead.

Besides, LCD is easier to see on sunlight.

Unfortunately, Camera has stopped.
[General Topics] shadowcore:
I dont use a case for my LG 4X HD. I have dropped it many times, no cracks. It depends on the build quality, weight, the way it fell and so on.

I find cases ugly and unnecessary.

Thats not entirely true. Unless you wont change your phone in 2 years, the chance of getting burn ins is low. Be careful with LG,they have a tendency to drop phone support ASAP.
[General Topics] BobtheTechGuy:
My fathers G2 was put in a spigein slimarmor case before the sales rep even set it up. Last month his digitizer was going wokners, had a slight nick in the case that pressed stuff together. Took it to the sprint store, and the reps replaced the front of screen on the spot without even having to do a warranty claim.that LG glass is super thin, too thin in my opinion which is also the reason I will never buy the flex
[General Topics] kevingokki:
i dropped my g2 more than 3 times luckily no damage. i dont have any cases.

Sent from my LG-D802
[General Topics] La Mama:
I have 2 xs scratches on the gorilla glass. Its not so hard.
[General Topics] roobs:
Managed to crack the screen after two days lol :p
[General Topics] zerocords:
Hmm, i dropped mine 2 times but i got it a good cover since i buy it so didn't get any damage still the screen did got a little scratch but i don't really know how it happens it was a few days after...
[General Topics] noremac258:
LOL
[General Topics] doverjosh8:
I know, I've heard it's not too bad. My friend also has it and he said he has dropped it multiple times and nothing has happened to it.
[General Topics] Omnimbus:
It probably can depend of supplier and party . My friend bought first G2 and had many problems with it, so he returned it to the shop and got the replacement.... but the second one was not good too. Screen just cracked after about a week of use -__- But I know many people with really good experience with this device, so it really depend of how lucky you are )
[General Topics] circuit1:
u can try yourself while recording video, may be u'll become the first one for the tutorial :laugh:
[General Topics] iccolatte:
Whoopsiieee... @_@ so how much it cost to repair that? so fragilee..
[General Topics] ArtheLad:
Ouch.. just by seeing your pict makes my eyes hurt. such a beautiful phone..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dman31:
Hello

I have installed Eagles blood ICS 4.0.4 but after that I feel performance is very slow and battery discharges fast.

pls can anybody help me to improve performance.?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
What was your flashing procedures? Did you do a FULL wipe to include format/system under mounts and storage? Did you flash a kernel with it? Gapps? I use the same ROM and its one of the fastest roms I've used and by far the fastest and smoothest ics for this device
[T-Mobile LG G2x] a--c:
I've actually found that out of all the ICS roms, this discharged battery the least.* Lag does happen, but it comes and goes (welcome to G2X hackfested ICS+ roms)

*Pain-N-Panic, does this rom ever go into an extreme deep sleep for you if left unattended? My main problem was that my alarms wouldn't go off at the right time, they'd only activate after pressing the power button to wake the device up.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Woah, no sir, not at all. That's a serious problem lol. However, I do not use my phone as an alarm so I can't honestly say so. One of the best things about this ICS ROM compared to some of the others is that it comes with a great kernel that can be overclocked and undervolted. I run mine at 1000 max and 216 min and undervolt everything at -50 with SetCPU. With this setting my battery life is on par with stock CM7, which in my opinion has the best battery life of any ROM for this phone. Another little goodie to add to this rom is the Lag free/dalvick fix. It's a build.prop mod that can be executed with script manager. You can find it in the g2x android development forum. However, if you decide to use this mod i recommend adding the scripts to your build.prop manually on your pc or text editor on your phone. I used the build.prop file that came with the mods pre-loaded and it actually slowed down the device a little. When I added them manually, eaglesblood has never ran smoother or been more snappier.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] a--c:
Haha, I wisened up and went back to CM7 and got an alarm clock.

I've seen the build.prop mod, but with CM7, it's not needed :)

If I do ever need my ICS fix, this would still be my go-to ROM.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Yup, I switch back and forth from cm7 and eagles blood as well. Whenever I need a working video camera is when I flash back to cm7. Wish they could get working video on ics.....damn drivers! Although the lag free fix isn't needed on cm7 it can be used if you wanna try it out. I myself have never tried but plan on doing so whenever I go back to it
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dman31:
I just followed procedure mentioned in the eaglesblood thread for this ROM.I did wipe/format and installation through CWM(but dont know is that a full wipe or have to do something more?) .I guess i flashed kernel as it is different from my previous GB.Also I did flash Gapps mentioned in the forum.

then I run script tune.sh mentioned in the thread for lag free runing using sm manager and keeping 'Run in root' option but no luck it's having lag.battery discharges within 8-10hr.How much your battery last for if you keep wifi,bluetooth options on?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dman31:
ICS

Can you tell me how to and what to put in build.prop manually?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
If you're keeping wi-fi AND bluetooth on, continuously, then 8-10 hours of battery life is to be expected. I never use blue tooth and I keep data and/or wifi OFF unless I am using it at the time. Once I finish using the internet for whatever it is that I am doing I shut it off. Instead of giving you a tutorial, I can just post a copy of my build.prop and you can use that instead.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dman31:
ICS

Thank you very much,your help is appreciable.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dman31:
ICS

I'm also agree to a--c and have observed same deep sleep issue don't know because of what but sometimes if we keep it unattended it goes on deep sleep. And in that case I have to remove battery,replace and restart.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Are you running stock or custom kernel? Do you have a CPU app? If so, what is your cpu clocked at (both min at max)?

Here's my build.prop file:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dman31:
Thank you pain-n-panic.I just have to copy this build prop file and paste it in the folder where the previous build prop is,right? or their is another technique for that to do?

and about cpu it's clocked at 216Mhz-1.41 Ghz..kernel is 3.034-egb_p999-5 so my guess is it's came with EGB rom.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ldnjsphtnz:
Call Audio

Does the call audio work in this ROM?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Yes, I like to use Root Explorer to navigate around my system files and folders. All you have to do is drop the build.prop into your system folder and hit yes when it asks you to replace the existing build.prop file. MAKE SURE that you read the directions in the thread and that you set the permissions correctly on the modded build.prop file. I do not recall what they had me set the permissions to but that is very important for you to set the permissions correctly on the modded build.prop before dropping into your system folder.

I figured that was the case....your CPU is maxed out at 1408. This is why your battery life is weak. Drop is down! 1015 mhz max WITH undervolting I still get smooth performance and great battery life. There is an awesome tutorial I read posted somewhere in the g2x forum about how to properly undervolt your device. Its a pain in the butt when you're in the process but so worth it in the end. Try searching it and giving it a try if battery life is a main concern for you.

YES call audio works on this ROM!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ldnjsphtnz:
In both 4.0.3 and 4.0.4? Because I need a daily ICS ROM where I can use calls with audio.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Yup. I like 4.0.4 much better than 4.0.3. I used 4.0.3 for about 20 minutes and flashed back to 4.0.4, never even made a phone call so I can't honestly say how calling works on that ROM. I use 4.0.4 as my daily driver and calling works just fine.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ldnjsphtnz:
Hmmm, is there any chance that the video recording can be fixed?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Nope. Video recording/playback is broken on every ics/hackfest for our device. We don't have the proper drivers :(
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] nlhall:
I’ve done it, I’ve just ordered a T-Mobile MDA Vario, it should be here tomorrow, I cant wait!!!

I’m new to this forum and new to the world of Windows Mobile Devices, however I am far from a novice with SmartPhones.

I have been a big fan of SonyEricsson for many years and am currently looking for a new phone, but lately have lost my feel for SE and have discovered then marvel that is the Wizard!!! Wow, I’m so much going to have one of them!!!

I’ve been reading through this forum and well what can I say, what a fantastic resource, well done!

But what I really want to know is: software? I know the MDA Vario is T-Mobile branded, but what restrictions do they impose on you?

I’m a great believer that hardware developers know what they are doing and Phone Network Operators should leave the software well alone. I have read about unlocking the phone and moving Cab files etc, but what I would really want is to flash it with its “pure” software, is this possible and easy to do and how do I then set up my MMS and GPRS setting?

And am I correct in understanding what I’ve read, that, an out the box MDA Vario wont run ActiveSync?

Thanks in advance

Nick
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] chiark:
Nick, an excellent choice of name, and an excellent choice of device :D

The units ROMs all seem to be largely the same, it's the extended ROM which is different.

T-Mobile's extended ROM installs a load of customisations such as wallpapers, GPRS settings, etc... Nothing seems to hinder you particularly badly :), however if you don't want it, hard reset then do a soft reset before it installs the customisations. You then have a virgin machine

The only lock is a simlock, which means that you have to use a T-Mobile SIM with the device. Lokiwiz, a free unlocker, gets around this nicely with thanks to Machinagod, and all those whose work he improved :)

Oh, and activesync works fine with it, providing you haven't got any weird firewalls running ;)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] peteborota:
Welcome to the world of windows mobile

I have had my Vario for about a week and a half now.

If you used the P910 like I did, you will miss the jog wheel utility desperately. A brilliant device that was only let down by the lack of symbian (UIQ) development (it's harder to program.

I used to have a compaq 2210 and ran Pocketinformant. I've just reloaded it on my unit. It's brilliant, you give up a lot for the jog wheel but you welcome back the world of 'drag and drop' and 'double tap'.

If you use a PIM then Pocketinformant cannot be beaten.

Incidently make sure you load activesync 4.1 on your pc, providing you set your catergories in your outlook master list to the same as your device, syncing is superb.

good luck :lol:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Dox:
I've just switched to Vodafone with an expansys contrct deal after four years with T-Mobile. They (T-Mobile) told me six weeks ago, they'd no idea what a Vario was, and had no information that they were going to get them even though Germany had announced them to the press. Expansys had the 9100 on Voda so off I went. The Vodafone "data" bundle which is SMS or MMS or GPRS out of the same pot is better for me than T-Mobile who would only offer web'n'walk *and* a separate SMS/MMS bundle :-(

Vodafone have been fine, but the SMS voicemail alerts that don't activate the little "tape" message waiting icon really annoys me... ;-)

Dox..
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] slewis1972:
I have also gone from a P900 to XDA mini. Its a bit of a transition and can agree - the wheel on the P900 was a luxury I do miss but there are alot moe benefits

Now - just need to try and work out if I can change the whole ROM from the O2 one

Scott
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] nlhall:
Thanks for all the info fellas, cant wait for it to be delivered…

Excuse my ignorance, but, the ROM, is that the basic OS and the extender ROM is just the individual network customizations?

I will almost certainly, as a matter of principle, do the SIM unlock, but what is the purpose of the CID unlock?

And, if I do the Hard reset Soft reset trick how will I set up my GPRS and MMS?

Sorry about all the questions, but I’m very inquisitive.

Hopefully this will also be helping fellow novices.

Thanks again everyone.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Dox:
You can enter the settings manually, which if you have them in front of you is fairly simple. If you need to know what they are (I've entered Vodafone's so often for people at work I can do them in my sleep, but don't know the T-Mobile ones), google is your friend. To simplify the whole thing, Raphael over at BeyondTheTech has the cab file with the settings in here for you to download and install as normal.

If you're not going to let the rest of the extended ROM install, put this on a memory card in case you want to run it again after a hard reset..

Dox.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] cliffai:
I too like to have a fiddle (I had an original O2 XDA and this site was fantastic for upgrading to later version OS) but so far I can't see any compelling reason not to use the T-Mobile UK custo ROM as shipped.

The only addition I've made is MS Voice with the associated Reg change to allow use with BT headset.

Obviously if there is a superior ROM out there please let us know what is recommended?

Thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] chiark:
Nick, check out the wiki which has loads of info about roms, extended roms, radio roms and all that good stuff. Not a huge amount is specific to the Wizard yet, but the information applies all the same.

Has it arrived yet, or are you sitting by the front door like an eager puppy waiting for the postman or newspaper boy (or girl, thank you Stan)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] nlhall:
Unfortunately I’m at work today and they would only deliver to my home address

AND they need a signature, so first thing tomorrow morning I’ll be stud outside my local Postal Depot waiting for it to open…..

Oh I hate waiting!!!

:(
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] gazzrenn:
Welcome to Vario-ness !

Not coming from a previous PPC platform, you won't suffer the same way i did, by installing all the apps i used on my MDA Compadt some of which may not have been compatable with WM5. That ended up with me having a poor view on the Vario.

Fear not though, i've since seen the error of my ways, thanks to the fine folks on this forum...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] justinmg:
I have an XDA II, and would like to update if there is a significant improvement.

I have read from the t-mobile site that the Vario does not have vibrate or voice dialling. Is this true, can Fonix be installed?

The most vital things I use are the outlook contacts, calender, isilo reader and avant go. I guess all standard apps that work on windows mobile 2003 work on 5 right?

How big is the screen?

Thanks for any help.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] chiark:
Well, that just goes to show that T-Mobile don't have a clue, really, doesn't it? I thought you must be mistaken, but sure enough it says that it doesn't support voice dial, and doesn't vibrate either.

It does. On both counts. The vibrate is a lot better than the xda2s in that it almost dislocates a hip when it goes off, and voice dialing works very well. With a quick registry hack, voice dialing works with bluetooth headsets too :D

Some have found the vario sluggish in comparison to the xda 2; i find it to be comparable to the blue angel (2s) that I had running wm2005 - bear in mind you're reading/writing all files from flash rather than RAM, and that explains the performance.

The screen is 2.8 inches diagonal.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] footang:
Have any of you got vibrate working on M3000 (Orange)?

I have an M3000 from Orange Switzerland, and cannot get my vibrate to work at all.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] kgary:
Not to get 'off topic' but T-Mobile Czech republic were about to sell me a MDA Vario and at the last moment I noticed a sticker on the box saying it doesn't support character recognizer or transcriber .. anyone know if this FOR ME huge negative can be reversed so I can handwrite sms as MDA II let me .. (perfect solution for me)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] andonevris:
Both work fine for me on a UK MDA Vario, I don't know why the czech would be different. I must say however that I rarely use them because the slide out keyboard is SO sweet.

On a side note, my brother just picked up the same phone on O2 and personally I like the O2 customisations a lot better than the T-mobile ones. Especially the multiple today screen functionality.

Is it possible to install O2 extended rom and keep t-mobile comms settings? I've only just started to look into this so does anyone with any experience with this have any tips?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] miguelmedina1993:
Hello my mobile networl is not working so I cant text voice or use my data im running sacs rom version 7.2 and I have flashed multiple roms and I still not getting any mobile network what can I do???? I already done a factory dqta reset help!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
Try ##72786# on dialer pad. Btw wrong place to questions.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] miguelmedina1993:
Thank you so much dude. What was wrong with my network? And what the right section to post questions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daniel4653:
Questions....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
There could be numerous reasons whag may caused it really but that just re-establishes your connection and re-activates your phone with sprint network. And at Q&A, Troubleshooting
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reedith8:
how do you get recovery to install zip's on the Verizon note 3 lots of you are saying to do it but nobody has posted instructions ??
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Harleydroid:
Everyone is more than likely referring to Flash Gordon app that gives you options to flash zip files. But if you use it you should definitely check with the dev for that individual mod.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gunthermic:
Using the app called Flash Gordon which allows us to flash zip's without having recovery.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] nookle:
Hey everyone, new to the Photon Q part of the forums. I got this phone for free, and don't have Sprint in my area. So I would like to use it as a media player (mostly music, maybe a few games, videos, and books).

My question is this: Is there a ROM that can disable the cellular radio only, and leaves the bluetooth and wifi alone? I don't need a fancy, skinned, flashy ROM, just a basic Cyanogen or AOSP ROM that is as stock android as I can get.

Basically I want to turn this phone into a tablet without using "airplane mode."

Is this possible?

Thanks much for any info!
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] arrrghhh:
Why don't you just flash CM, enable Airplane Mode, then flip on wifi and BT with quick tiles?

Not sure what else you really would prefer... There's not going to be a ROM out there that specifically disables the cell radio. Does having it on bother you?