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[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] BigJanko:
Like I said... I searched for a couple hours, so I thought I had. I can see how nearly every thread in here is pretty much started with "Search more." I didn't want to be one of those guys.

For anyone else reading that may have a similar issue:

As long as your phone turns on, you should be able to get to the bootloader. My problem was ignorance on this part, I didn't think I was able to.

1. Hold the power button + volume down until you get into the bootloader. I found that if I held these down, release when the screen went blank, then immediately pushed them down and held them, it got me into the bootloader.

2. Boot into recovery.

3. Take a back up of your stuff.

4. Re-install your ROM. If you don't have a copy of your ROM saved on your phone, plug your phone into your computer and mount your storage. This should make your phone storage available to your PC. Copy your ROM over to your phone, re-install.

5. Reboot. Though my phone was stuck in a restart loop after this. I initially did a reflash with the latest version of Viper XL without wiping. I went back into recovery and did a new install with a wipe. Problem solved.

6. Once you're sure your phone is back up and running, reboot into recovery and do a restore of your data from the back up you made earlier.

7. Enjoy having a phone again.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redpoint73:
So many people are confused about how to get into bootloader. The main reason is that vol down needs to be held and not at any point released, until you get into bootloader. But the power button actually has to be released. The easiest way to accomplish this is:

- If the screen is on at all, hold both the power button and vol down until the capacitive buttons flash several times and the screen turns off. Once the screen is off, release the power button but

keep holding vol down

until you are in bootloader.

- If the screen is still black (or phone was powered off to begin with) simply keep holding vol down, and press the power button for a few seconds, then release it. But again, always holding vol down until the bootloader comes up.

If the phone boots normally, or goes to the boot splash, its almost always because you pressed vol down too late, or let go of it too early. As long as the screen comes on, failure to get into bootloader is almost always due to this user error.

People will often say "Press power and vol down" for bootloader. But this isn't really a complete and accurate description. And likely the reason why a lot of folks get confused.

Aside from this failure to get into bootloader, the remainder of your issue would have been easily solved if you had just originally had a nandroid on your phone. Recovering would have been as easy as:

1) Bootloader

2) Boot recovery

3) Restore nandroid

4) Keep on trucking

I'm surprised how so many people lately seem to be the practice of flashing ROMs or other mods without first making a nandroid backup. This to me is just a fundamental step in the process, and good basic practice. Failure to do so either signifies lack of knowledge, or doing mods in a careless fashion. Either way, its not good.

If you don't want the nandroid taking up all the space on the SD, I can understand that. In that case, have one on your PC that can be easily moved to your phone's SD in case of an emergency.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] kknaveenkk24:
hi i was using my htc one x with viper xl but now i reset my system extsd cache everything .now when my device is on it shows me viper xl image alone so please kindly help me with this
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Toqeer:
I think you have erased system and data partition too if u have done this you must have to flash viper Rom again
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] jcabre5560:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=113YTWIvMy0

I only have it on CM10 and 11 for some reason...
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] Flyhalf205:
I would flash back to a Sense rom. If it still happens then I would ask for a new phone from Verizon or HTC.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] digitalbot:
Flash to stock does it still happen?
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colema19:
Is the networking flakey in 10.1.3? I've noticed a lot of other comments in the forum related to problems that look on the surface like they are network related.

For my part, it seems like since I did the upgrade to 10.1.3, anything that uses SMB access no longer is able to access shares.

Or is this just a problem I'm running into?

Thanks
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FoxForceFive:
I can access smb shares easily using es file Explorer, no issues at all, except I can't share an entire hdd unless I set username & passwors access (I normally use anonymous as I'm behind a good firewall & have nothing that can damage me like passwords or banking info saved anywhere).

That issue exists on smb shares on my galaxy s2 though so I suspect it's not cm10.1 related.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] phoenixfriend:
I need help with a camera issue. There are little bkue dots on my picture. They aren't there on the screen normally on when the rear facing camera is on. What could be causing the issue?

Could the outer lens be scratched causing a distortion at that point? I dont see any. I've cleaned it before.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Looks like the imager ccd in the camera is faulty. Seen blue dots in cameras before. Not exactly like that but similar. I returned the camera to the manufacturer on warranty.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dandn0ten:
or you can replace the camera part

here is the link of rear camera http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-sgh-t889-back-camera.html
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] You_got_owned123:
Not sure in camera phone, but in a dslr, something like that means dead pixels in sensor- granted it doesn't look that bad since the sensor on an actual camera is bigger and has more pixels. My assumption is you have dead pixels in your sensor. Would try to replace or factory reset to try and see if it helps! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] phoenixfriend:
Thanks. Just remembered this post. Thanks for the link andnthe help guys.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] phoenixfriend:
Would the camera be covered under warranty? I just paid to replace the phone on insurance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] You_got_owned123:
I would imagine it's covered under warranty.. But you mentioned that you cleaned it which I'm assuming you took the phone apart. In which I don't think you can claim insurance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] phoenixfriend:
Oh no I meant that I wiped the external lens with a clean soft towel. I thought perhaps there was dust on it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
If thats the only problem with it, and you haven't done anything to dismantle the device, it sounds like a warranty thing.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] phoenixfriend:
Awesome. Ill call tmobile tomorrow.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Hailer:
Hi... few days back i was doing some workaround with my xt910 to wake it up back in working condition after it got locked ( yes u got it right, presently I am an amateur at these rooting related stuffs ). In the process, first i took a backup of the Stock rom with Safestrap v3.11 ( i couldn't use any other method as my phone was locked ). Afterwards I did a factory reset. Now when I am going to the Restore tab of Safestrap, its not listing that backup file which I had taken through Safestrap Backup option, although its still there in my SD card at \TWRP\BACKUPs\ location.

Please tell me how do I restore the Stock rom from my Safestrap Backup file ? :confused:

(just to inform, this backup file is not in zip form)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Vallerino WR:
Don't use anymore safestrap but search for selector location for backup/restore maybe safestrap search it in the internal sd and change where is the yours....
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Hailer:
Actually till now i have moved the location of my backup folder named stock-stock-2013-11-08 to many different locations so can't remember exactly where should i put this so that i can find this backup folder in the restore option when i enter Safestrap > Restore > Use external/Internal card. So far, i have tried keeping this backup folder at different locations but still not able to find in the Restore option of Safestrap :(
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] alfazulu:
Playback on Windows Media Player breaks up (durng buffering) probably due to the slowness of WM50 reading from memory (my MP£ files on fast storage card). Running latest O2 ROM.

Any suggesions?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jah:
Try to reformat the card. Don't leave Media player is pause mode when you use PowerSave with a file open on the SD card - others have reported problems with this scenario
[HTC One SV] andTab:
... it has a SIM card.

3G speeds would be phone with me (don't need LTE)
[HTC One SV] andTab:
Really? No one knows?
[HTC One SV] russellvone:
yes, any phone with a SIM card uses GSM

---------- Post added at 12:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:27 PM ----------

state your questions a little more clear, you'd probably get an answer quicker.

and Google is an awesome tool.

---------- Post added at 12:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:29 PM ----------

you will have to unlock the SIM though if you don't want to use it on crickets network
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GHII:
I haven't seen it mentioned but I've noticed on LG based roms when there is a clock like in Dashclock or Chronus where the hours are supposed to be bold and minutes not, on LG roms its more like thick and less thick. It should look like the first picture but it always looks like the second one on either the lock screen or home screen. Bothers the crap out of me, anyone find out why or find a work around?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GetPatriotized:
I've wondered the same. Dashclock has the same issue. I guess it's part of the fonts installed in the system.

Written on Note 2 running BeanStalk *The Fine-Tuned AOSP*
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GHII:
Yeah, I changed my system font hoping it would help but didn't change. You would think the font would be specific to the widget and the system wouldn't have any effect on it, hopefully someone here has a fix.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nbunn:
Same for me too. Who knows
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisdl824:
I'm surprised that this hasn't been made into a bigger deal. I have the same issue and have searched high and low, yet no solutions seem to be out there. It's quite frustrating.

Anyone have any ideas?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mzimand:
Here is how to fix it. This issue is due to the font in the system.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2446400
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisdl824:
Thanks so much! This was exactly what I had been looking for. I guess I didn't search well enough myself.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] revolt1:
cm you make a zip for it to work I'm not having any luck
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] || Acer ||:
So apparently my Stock Rooted GS3 (doesn't even have a custom recovery) decided to start acting terribly and now it freezes almost anytime I try to use it. It'll then reboot itself, and freeze again minutes later.

This is absolutely ridiculous, I literally didn't do a thing! I just want the damn phone to work (hence why I didn't even install a custom ROM) and of course it apparently decides to stop working on me.

I really, really do not want to have to reset the phone to factory settings only to find out it still freezes (which is what some other people with similar issues did).

If anyone knows a solution, please tell me. This is really frustrating.

Edit: So I tried uninstalling updates on Google Play Services to see if that was messing with anything (before I had downloaded a leaked version of it to run the Kit Kat launcher) and then installed the regular update and so far everything seems to be working. It's only been 10 minutes or so though so it's a bit early to tell. Hopefully this solved my issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] WoodenDiamond71:
Well i would suggest flashing the stock rom again using odin. Doing this usually fixing problems for me lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] || Acer ||:
Fortunately I don't think I have to. It seems reinstalling Google Play Services has fixed it. It was a lucky guess too since the only reason why I thought to do that was because I noticed in the Battery settings it said that Google Play Services had been keeping my phone awake which usually never happens.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] WoodenDiamond71:
Yea thats true. Well glad it's working so far. :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Dougmeister:
Same thing happening to me today; VERY frustrating.

I don't recall what programs automatically updated overnight (I just usually swipe the message away in the morning when it says that).

It won't stay on (and unfrozen) long enough to make it into Google Play.

Do I *need* Odin or can I flash it with TWRP directly from the phone, etc.?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] auau465121:
been warned mine was doing this recently and now its dead tried another battery nothing. Going to the sprint store to see what they can do for me dont want to pay a $200.00 deductible for phone that's a year old
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] WoodenDiamond71:
If I were you I would because it usually solves problems for me.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hameerabbasi:
First, I'm on Carbon ROM (13/11 Nightly) and Plasma Kernel 2.02. I noticed it had the frandom module (and was probably linking it to /dev/random and /dev/urandom too, since /dev/random.ori and /dev/urandom.ori existed. But since every entropy checker ever was showing 4096 constant, I suspect it linked both to /dev/erandom. To work around this, I wrote the following init.d script (named 20frandom):

#!/system/bin/sh

if [ -e /dev/frandom ];
then
mv /dev/random /dev/random.orig
ln -s /dev/random /dev/frandom
fi

if [ -e /dev/erandom ];
then
mv /dev/urandom /dev/urandom.orig
ln -s /dev/urandom /dev/erandom
fi

(Yes, I did put an empty enter there). I set permissions to rwx for user and r-x for others with root explorer. I tried executing the script (worked fine), ls showed the extra .orig files, but root explorer would constantly crash. Tried rebooting, bootloop. Deleted the init.d script from recovery, we're back!

But is there some unwritten rule I'm breaking here? Why the bootloop?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imompero:
Any one having this issue once their hangouts app gets upgraded. I get the sms but i have to open hangouts to see it. I also disabled my lightflow notifications for hangouts to see if that was the issue but still no change.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saint_diablo:
Hey guys...i recently got my dad's Desire HD which had been running sabsa prime with all HTC apps. The device is S-OFF and has 4EXT recovery.

i tried installing VIPER rom and even KingKobra rom but HTC stock apps are no where to be found...i reinstalled the rom but had no success !!!

i selected all apps while installation in AROMA installer. While both the roms are working fine...only problem is HTC WATCH, HTC LOCATION etc HTC apps are not getting installed...Please help me
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PHOENIX-9:
try SVHD
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saint_diablo:
I have already tried 2 roms :(
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJeamy:
you sure that you've tried SVHD but still nothing HTC apps..?

coz what i know SVHD rom is already include all HTC apps..but have a second option to running MOD pack installer after installing the rom it self..and in this step of the installation is have one option to remove apps that you don't needed including the HTC apps it self...are you sure you don't select all apps to remove all apps in this step..?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saint_diablo:
I reflashed venom rom and everything is working now...only issue is VENOM HUB isnt working :(
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HanZie82:
Might get some more succes asking in the ROM thread itself. As it seems to be a ROM related issue.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nyt_Wolf:
I don't think the dev's have updated their servers for VenomHub. A lot of users are facing the same problem.

Other than that, everything else should work :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
I am going to purchase a Tempered Glass Screen Protector. Did anyone use Tempered Glass Screen Protector before?

I found this Tempered Glass Screen Protector, I want to know whether you guys have even better recommendation before I order one.

Please show me a link and share yours. Will appreciate any help.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Brutal Pineapple:
Please search before making a new thread. This thread will help you as far as where to order them. I have used zagg invisible shields for 3 years I really loved them but they seem to not last very long. So I switched to tempered glass. Couldn't be happier with it. And they're cheap for the most part.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2457815

Sent from my s2k seats.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
Thank you! But your recommendation is ship from China. I want to purchase it from a USA Seller.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Brutal Pineapple:
Welcome. Many people on that thread including myself ordered from aliexpress and we all love what we bought.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
Yes, I've had screen protectors before but nothing compared to this. The cover is glass not the normal thin piece of plastic. I was worried it might diminish touch sensitivity but it did not. It also was much easier to install and is finger and face-print free!!!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] donkeyholder:
gonna wanna get a 9H one from iloome. got one and it works well
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] sassakat:
Anyone know how long it takes for the order to reach home?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
what's your address? I received it in 2 days for this seller and I are both at CA, USA.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] transfan:
do they make this in anti-glare?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] sassakat:
i`m a little bit far from you, brazil.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
The surface of the tempered glass screen protector is stronger than a regular PET anti glare PET film.

Here is a video for tempered glass screen protector: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec5mpioEiII.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tech_head:
I don't think strength was the question.

He wants glass with an anti-glare coating.

No such animal right now.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] MrAndroid12:
Here is a $4 USD one

Here is the full package that I took with my phone eariler
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] fusiondynamics:
Which seller did you get it from?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] MrAndroid12:
I don't think there is such thing.

As always, anti glare screen protectors makes the screen look as if it's 320*480
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tech_head:
Yep, which is why once you get to retina+ type displays you can't even do a coating for anti glare.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ports394:
Look on ebay and sort for a US Only seller.. there's a guy selling from Brooklyn.. i paid him $7 each for 2. theyre of decent quality.. but they have the cut out for the earpiece up top, but not for the light sensor or camera.. i didnt like that.. because my front camera took fuzzy pictures..

i recently cracked that screen protector and ordered another from the same seller.. he must have a new batch, because these have a full cut out ear piece, camera, light sensor.. much nicer.. im tempted to order a few and stock up
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] MrAndroid12:
Are those protectors in generic packaging (just the screen protectors, cloth, dust remover wrapped in bubble wrap) or in an actual retail packaging?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tanjiajun_34:
Agree! Damn anti glare just makes the phone screen looks so grainy. So what if clear screen protectors has some fingerprints and reflection on it when the anti glare sp already just destroyed the whole image of the screen anyway.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] MrAndroid12:
fingerprints is the same with factory glass. The differences is; you can wipe your finger prints off with a piece of clothing vs having grainy screen
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ports394:
First 2 i bought came in a cardboard box, with a packing slip.. no retail packaging.

3rd one i bought came in a retail pack.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] MrAndroid12:
0.33mm tempered glass screen protector and Smart Cover doesn't go well together........
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] an_xda:
3.5 weeks and counting since I ordered mine from aliexpress... Cannot really say I am surprised but wow.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
Thanks for you share!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] CZ Eddie:
Don't forget that they just had the Chinese New Year which shuts down the mailing system and factories in many places, for 1-2 weeks I guess.

I know one Chinese seller (similar to aliexpress) was warning everyone in advance that all deliveries would take ~2 weeks longer than normal.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] an_xda:
Just an update for everyone, my order on the 5th of January came pretty much a month after ordering (February 4th at local post office).

It is branded 'gor' and the packaging looks really sleek!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] edthedread:
i've just reveived this one and its a great protector.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151184592546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

fits the screen well and covers around the button. very thin too.

edit:

specs

0.3mm

glass

9H

arrive new zealand in 2 weeks
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
Thanks for sharing this with us.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] genezilive:
I think so
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
Thanks for your update.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mp119519:
I got one from ebay. it works quite well and very easy to apply.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] XXXperto:
.

As it stands, the GLAS t NANO SLIM tempered glass screen protector isn’t available just yet for purchase, but it will be soon. Moreover, pricing has yet to be revealed, but if we take a look at some of Spigen’s existing tempered glass screen protectors for the S4, it could be perched somewhere around the $30 to $40 price range. Sure, some of us will ponder over the validity of investing in something so much for a screen protector, but this one isn’t messing around whatsoever when it comes to strength, clarity, and thinness.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Pikezer1337:
Anyone find a tempered glass screen protector that covers the whole phone sensors and all?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mp119519:
I ordered one from a seller of amazon and it came broken and it was crap.:( The main problem is the packing. They resend me one now. Hope it will be OK this time.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
Thanks for participation.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mr_sinistah:
not worth it IMO but if you want why not. Glass on glass is bad
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Quickvic30:
I've bought about 5 of these, couldn't be happier with the product :good:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190865182534?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aaa111sss:
Awesome. Thanks for sharing this.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] aurefg:
have you bought it?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] stonedraiders:
What is the feedback on this??
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Brutal Pineapple:
How does it take fingerprints? Mine from aliexpress is horrible with fingerprints.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] rolbyroland:
And a comparison with a classic protective film ? They are the same fingerprint magnet?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Quickvic30:
Mine doesn't seem to be too bad with finger prints, I try to keep my hands clean while using my phone though. It seems like once you get greasy prints on the screen its hard to keep prints off the screen after that. I clean my screen with alcohol wipes though so maybe that helps.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Brutal Pineapple:
Ok thanks for the info
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cooling2014:
Tempered Glass Screen Guard is just more expensive than normal, it's useless, I don't suggestion using it. The normal is good enough.