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[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gallowayj3:
I am running cm 10.2.

I tried to update twrp via the twrp app, my kindle shut down and loaded in to fastboot. Now every time i turn on the kindle it is stuck on fastboot please could someone help me
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stunts513:
Interesting, never heard of that happening from a bad twrp flash, only bad kernel flashes. I would just try restoring the os with kffa and see if it will get past the initial kindle logo instead of going into fastboot, if it still doesn't I would try reflashing the boot loader. If it gets to the point you need to try reflashing the bootloader, i cant stress enough to check the md5sum of the bootloader file beforehand so you don't end up with a hard brick. You could also try two simple things first one is "fastboot -i 0x1949 reboot", the other is "fastboot oem idme bootmode 1” might be 2 not positive, followed by the previous command if it doesn't auto reboot.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrkhigh:
Try

fastboot -i 0x1949 oem idme bootmode 4000
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gallowayj3:
Thanks

KFFirst Aide sorted it out, thanks for the advice.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gruuvin:
This is a compiled list of information for quick access.

It can be difficult and time consuming reading through all of the various posts about the latest update and getting around the KNOX problems when trying to find out what issues exist with the latest update, like: wake up lag, random freezing, battery drain, Bluetooth audio issues, stuttering music playback, freezes, poor multitasking, and WiFi issues, etc. These are issues that have been reported with the 4.3 update from other carriers, and since our T-Mobile update just happened, we may begin compiling a list of our own. Let's hope it is not lengthy. This could be a very useful thread for any individual to quickly get an immediate idea of whether or not it is worth upgrading.

Please just list known issues you have experienced with the latest update so we have a centralized place to easily look at known problems without having to read through 40+ pages from multiple threads. If we get confirmed reports of issues, we can update this first page.

UPDATE PUSHES ITSELF WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT!: You may have (or not even) downloaded the update and have been postponing the install of the update, because you want to see how good or bad this update is before doing so. Well, the phone may download, reboot itself and install the update without you consenting to that! So be careful! We need a solution to avoid this if we don't want the update!

Battery Drain: two or three individuals have claimed increased battery drain, while a one has reported no difference.

- shell consumes too much battery. high battery drain while sitting idle

Google Chrome: Blank screen when starting app, flickering on/off when in multi-page view: two users reported this problem right after the update: re-install Chrome app

Wifi: won't toggle on after update to 4.3 via Samsung Kies: solution is to Odin to 4.3

- wifi signal not displaying properly (greyed out)

SMS: failing contact search on typing string int the "To:" field: two reported problems, two reported no problem: reflash with Odin could be the fix

Screen flicker: causing the need to reboot to make it stop flickering

Accessing the Camera resets Transition animation scale to 1x. even when animations under Developer Options turned off

Features that are annoying:

Data Toggle in notification panel has been removed and replaced with a Reading Mode toggle. (fix if rooted) (also, create a custom toggle widget to bring back this toggle (widgetsoid))

Notifications can't be disabled in settings because Google expects them to be disabled in the individual apps

KNOX security with locked bootloader that blows an e-fuse (sets a counter that can not be changed back) when rooting, voiding warranty.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TravisAntonio:
I have not any problem with Wifi, none with bluetooth, multitasking is even better,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] egren58:
Not an issue but more like a new feature where you can't disable notification in settings anymore since Google is now making it obligated to for apps that run in for ground have notification.. but there is a fix(workaround)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gruuvin:
added:

Google Chrome: Flickering on/off when in multi-page view: two users reported this problem right after the update

Wifi: won't toggle on after update to 4.3 via Samsung Kies: solution is to Odin to 4.3

SMS: failing contact search on typing string int the "To:" field: two reported problems, two reported no problem: reflash with Odin could be the fix

Features that are annoying:

Data Toggle in notification panel has been removed and replaced with a Reading Mode toggle

KNOX security with locked bootloader that blows an e-fuse (sets a counter that can not be changed back) when rooting, voiding warranty.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] viskon:
I get a blank screen on Chrome when I open the app. Takes a while to open the tab.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TravisAntonio:
I was having the flickering issue with chrome, updated the app and it's gone the issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] viskon:
I'm using the Google Experience Launcher. The "OK. Google" voice command which worked so well on 4.2.2 no longer works for me. Anybody able to get this to work on 4.3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zen0s:
My whole screen sometimes keeps flickering, after reboot it becomes normal though. Also with the wifi signal not displaying correctly. Wifi bar shows all grey as if I don't have any signal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevind07:
I just installed one of the deodexed 4.3 rooms last night and the only issue that I've came across so far is when trying to slow motion record, the phone will hard reboot. I haven't tried fixing permissions nor do I even know if that would make a difference.

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Sadly, although I have been a long time shadow operative, I can't post in the Rom thread because I don't have X number of posts so I apologize for multiple posts. I don't have any other way to let the dev know that there could be an issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] knightsh:
For anyone rooted using any of the 4.3 roms, you can add the data toggle back by using an sqlite editor.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2342370 that's the link to the thread. Been using on 4.2.2 roms that didn't have it included in the devs rom. The process is still the same for 4.3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] samnada:
Pure stock, not rooted.

I had all animations under Developer Options turned off. After the upgrade the "Transition animation scale" was reset to 1x. I turned it off, but something keeps turning it back on. Haven't figured out what's doing it yet.

Also, intermittently getting black screen in Chrome.

Edit: Accessing the Camera resets Transition animation scale to 1x. I want it always off. Any fix or workaround would be appreciated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jasonftfw:
stock 4.3 no root- 50% of battery is being consumed by shell... drained my battery significantly more than normal in about 6 hrs it went down from full to 30%, shell was active for just a little over 2hrs. I wasnt even using my phone today (it literally was just sitting on my bed all day)

This has been ever since the update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jggonzalez:
One thing I noticed is that my Quadrant scores have dropped. I haven't noticed any lag in actual performance when using the phone, but my Quadrant scores dropped from about the 12,000 to 12,500 range down to the low 10,000's. I wonder if Samsung took out the controversial optimization code? Anyone else noticed this? :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gruuvin:
Top page updated. Thanks everybody for your comments. Keep them coming!

And if anybody know a way to keep the update from being installed against our will, please do tell!! (one user already reported that postpone only worked for a few days)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mllk:
Samsung music app keeps opening. How can I disable this? I think this is causing the phone to drain battery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jasonftfw:
I disabled debug, let the phone full charge back up and it seems to be doing better as the shell should not be active. However, I have a increase in battery consumption to android os, it used to be about 12% now its at 25% but device has been off charger for only 2 hrs, will keep this updated to and will try again with debug enabled to see if the shell consumes again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] elesbb:
Disabled debug how? Shell.apk is garbage ha. Can't believe its there, its removed on my custom ROM as i've decompiled the apk and decided the apk to be pointless :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Vasaeleth:
Has anyone else found that they can't get into the main service menu anymore? Dialing *#0011# still brings up the status screen, but pressing menu > back and then menu > key input > 1 doesn't take you back to the main menu anymore.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KRAZYADROIDMASTER:
I have noticed battery runs down faster.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] egren58:
People that are having battery issues check your apps. Or something I go almostt 11 hours with 50% left. Thats with tunein radio and wifi the entire time. Fully stock. Here are some screenies
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jasonftfw:
Turned off usb debugging in developer options menu of system settings. Battery seems much better now.

Android OS stabilized back to 16% of battery so things look better now for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] elesbb:
No offence but that has nothing to do with that apk. That's just so developers can use adb.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mintu123:
google needs to fix andriod battery eating issues.locations crap eats the battery even if you not using maps.open maps and go to settings in maps and turn off locations stuff and all the andriod os eating battery will go away.only screen will remain on top of battery use list.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gruuvin:
mintu123, it's supposed to be that way. I'm pretty sure Google gets all of its position statistics for traffic overlays from all the mobile devices with location access enabled in settings.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gruuvin:
I no longer have the option to select 'postpone' button to delay installing the downloaded update. I won't open Google Play because I read that will force the update. I expect it will get forced soon anyway!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] elesbb:
Delete the file lol. It's on the sd card.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jasonftfw:
I know, but ever since I've turned it off it has made a difference. It's weird but I'm not going to argue it if it works and my battery lasts longer.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] elesbb:
Didn't mean to argue, was just telling ya. Sorry bud.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] knipp21:
Wiping cache fixed SMS contact issues for me.

I wiped all cache on all apps
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevinrubio1:
What's shell.apk and how can I uninstall it (not rooted)?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] elesbb:
You can't without root. Unless you look under "all" in settings installed apps and see if you can disable it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RZJZA80:
Juice Defender isn't working with 4.3 for me, at least the radio isn't being controlled anymore.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gruuvin:
The source for this issue implied that the download was forced as well, so by deleting the downloaded file, it's conceivable that it would get re-downloaded.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gruuvin:
After weighing the pros and cons, realizing that many of the reported bugs seem to be isolated to those who flashed the update via Kies, I went ahead with the update (I run custom ROMs on other devices but not this phone, so not planning to root until I upgrade this phone).

Now I can observe some of these reported issues myself over the next few days. I've tried disabling all the KNOX crap, and won't perform the optional security update. I'm still getting the nags to install the rest of KNOX (Samsung, you are getting really annoying!!)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] elesbb:
But i thought you have to "accept" the download? Like doesn't it just prompt you that there is an update available?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Guatiao:
This is what happened to me. Postpone option was eventually grayed out, and upon opening the Play Store, boom, 4.3 update began by itself (I had already downloaded it). I saw no point in trying to somehow stop it (like pulling the battery) fearing a bad install and a bricked phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kabangeka:
Samsung S4 Headphones Distortion

4.3 update will fix crackling/distortion sound when music is on, and using not samsung earbuds.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jasonftfw:
New issue ive noticed when I re-enabled debug, cannot uncheck MTP thus I cannot get my debug to work now

Edit: I got it working but it my debug was not seeing to work right until I played around with it by switching between ptp and mtp. Literally had to switch each time I wanted to connect adb.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] acabo:
I've noticed a couple things with the update that are pushing me towards rooting, flashing and voiding:

1 - in messaging app typing the first two or three letters of my contact name used to bring up the contact I was looking for... now longer, the results are seemingly pretty random. Someone else noted this in another thread, perhaps on the Q & A forum.

2 - I have used Metronome Mobile Pro since my Vibrant and have never noticed a stutter in the time keeping, but this new lag has made that app useless. The only thing I can imagine is the number of bloatware apps running in the background.

3 - I avoided upgrading to the new Map app for months, and of course the update forced me into the new version. I hate this new version and would consider voiding my warranty just to get to the old setup.

If anyone has an idea about the first two issues I would love some input.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] knipp21:
I posted the fix for 1. Use a cache sleaner app to clear all cache. Then reboot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] acabo:
Cool! thanks, will look into that.

Oh, I forgot to mention one other annoyance:

Security information warning when turning on wifi: an application attempted to access system blah blah..... Have no idea what that's about.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Guatiao:
Definitely seeing decreased battery life.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Realalist:
That's the issue I was trying to avoid because I desperately want to keep the old Maps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RCGAndroid:
OK - No issues

I've been running the 4.3 for two weeks now. I came from a rooted handset (T-MO M919) running 4.3 Golden eye v14 with CWM recovery. Obviously, an OTA update wasn't gonna happen. I unzipped the update file and flashed the MD5 file with Odin 3.07. Used PDA, with auto reboot and F. Reset time ticked. Had no issues flashing or rebooting.

After letting it boot and update itself with my Google account, I set it up the way I wanted it (miss root!), and have used it since with NO issues. Battery is about the same with no significant drain issues, but keep in mind that I am very conscious about having apps running that are not being used, so I use the home button kill all to keep it "clean".

One very good thing:After flashing this update when I go to the Software Update screen and run update, it tells me that the device is up to date, and not "your device has been modified". :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] secano:
Please delete.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] VICosPhi:
I have seen the following issues after doing a clean deodexed knox free upgrade (wiping data, dalvik, cache and SD card)

- Phone starts to lag all the sudden and freezes/reboots (on multiple 4.3 ROMs)

- Random apps freeze, such as whatsapp, needforspeed game, gallery etc and force close or cause phone to reboot

- Phone lags when power button is pressed to bring on the display for standby

Not sure if the above issues are due to knox free upgrade or these issues are related to 4.3 fw itself.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] secano:
I was having the same issue with the wake up from sleep lag with jovy's first release of TW 4.3 - I reflashed his latest release on top of the first one and I no longer get that lag. I cleared cache & dalvik after flashing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] egren58:
I was having this issues also. I flashed Jamieson 4.3 rom and haven't X pertenece it yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Soldier 2.0:
The only problem I'm really having is the SD card stopping working out of nowhere and then it takes a while for it to come back.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] egren58:
SD card working good here. What kernel you using
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Soldier 2.0:
Stock everything. I'm done customizing this phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] egren58:
Why would you stop customing?..? That's the beauty of android.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fbueller:
Battery life is screwed after updating. Was able to get 14+ hours of moderate usage on 4.2.2. Now I'm losing 20% an hour. WTF?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] egren58:
4.3 overall is not good. It just dosnt feel right on our device... a lot of freezes etc. Not as smooth as 4.2.2. Only if we could figure out what's causing this freezes.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] viskon:
For me, battery life is the same, if not slightly better on 4.3. And definitely much, much smoother than 4.2.2. I've not experienced any freezing.

I'm fully stock on the 4.3 OTA.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] egren58:
Than maybe it's something with roms.. but I replace phones all the time so I can't void warranty so can't use OTA

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] samnada:
I'm running stock 4.3 and battery life seems at least as good as it was on 4.2. Yesterday the phone sat idle all day, just checked email every hour or so, and after 9 hours it was at 94%. I can only assume reported issues are with ROMs or apps. One note, I was on wifi all day, so perhaps being on LTE would give different results.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fbueller:
I'm on stock, but rooted. Battery drain is disgustingly bad. Was getting great life on 4.2. According to settings, it's not an app - screen seems to be the culprit, but I have it turned down to next to the lowest setting and it's not on long.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] samnada:
Hard to imagine why the screen would be taking more battery on 4.3 for the same usage. Not impossible I suppose, but certainly not obvious how that would be the case.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fbueller:
In my tests today it seems that battery drain is fine on Wi-fi. It's LTE that's killing it.

Yes, I know that LTE is bad on battery but I'm comparing 4.2 to 4.3 on LTE so it's apples to apples. I'm not saying it's worse on LTE than Wifi.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] devsk:
Install droidwall firewall from play store and stop updater from downloading or contacting any website.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Soldier 2.0:
I updated OTA and I do not want to void the warranty. I find multi window very useful and could be even better if it worked with any app. I know there is a way to root and force any app, but it makes them crash and feel buggy.

I guess I'm done wiping my phone to install a custom os just to go back to stock because it starts acting up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sd_N:
I don't believe it works if u have the mk2 boot loader.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Abdu24:
The native gallery photo editor app causes pictures to have pixilated lines after editing them. This wasn't the case with 4.2.2. Does anyone know why, or if that can be changed? (On stock OTA 4.3)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] egren58:
I dont have that problem...

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Classie83:
My GPS is now not working. This pissed me off.

ETA: Keeps saying "no network connection." Also I don't like the look of the new navigation app. This is ridiculous. Had no problems with wifi before. It worked beautifully!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] egren58:
Guys come on is this simple. If 4.3 is giving you alot of issues. Than just go back to 4.2.2 after all there hasnt been any major new features added but app2sd and the emojis... if those two things are not really important id recommend going back to 4.2.2 you wont be missing out on much.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ubizmo:
Slow Gallery

I'm using the Jovy Knox-free version of 4.3 and everything is working fine except for one minor thing: The Gallery is very slow to open, and slow to respond when I tap photos to view them. It can take over five seconds to open a photo.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] secano:
Small bug regarding Wi-Fi. It shows under battery history that it's on the whole time. I definitely have it off. Almost never use it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fbueller:
Further tests on 4.3 battery drain - when the battery is draining fast I do a reset, and the phone returns to normal. Randomly overnight it picks up the drain pace again during charging. I've killed all apps but drain continues. So far the only cure is a reset. This sucks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ubizmo:
I'm noticing a strange quirk. 4.3 seems to modify my alarm clock settings spontaneously. I have a "workday" alarm set for Monday through Friday. I never touch it, but once in a while the alarm doesn't go off (I wake up anyway) and when I check it, that day, and maybe another day, have been unset.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] DN22:
Does anyone else have issues with Google maps voice direction not coming through bluetooth?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] princeasi:
After the 4.3 update, I've been experiencing sporadic freezes on incoming wifi calls. So far, this only happens on wifi. I'll accept the incoming call, but the other side will not be able to hear me. Then I'll attempt to hang up pressing call end, at that point, the dialer will freeze. I'll either have to reboot or wait for the "com.android.phone" error show up. Can anyone else confirm this same problem? Thanks. I'm rooted on stock.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ISLAND808:
My wife's update made her volume button randomly go down while talking and kept getting black screens with lines going across. Spoke with tech help and made me go thru the whole process in reseting phone but did not help. They ended up sending us a new phone with the 4.2.2 software.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dr. Fed:
That's an android feature introduced in 4.2 I think. Wi-Fi settings... Advanced... Disable the Wi-Fi location thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JORDVN:
Okay I'm getting basically the same problem here too. Also when I'm trying to make a call, sometimes it won't even dial, just straight to voice mail, not the receiving phone problem either, tested through multiple calls to multiple phones. I'll dial, then no ring straight voice mail. To fix I'll have to cycle my network connection by turning off data which is ridiculous. Also, sometimes when I'm making outgoing calls, the usual tone that plays letting you know that the phone is dialing the number is delayed. Well not just the tone, the actual call is delayed, takes like 3-5 seconds sometimes before my phone starts dialing. And really none of these problems occurred before 4.3. :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mr. bird:
Almost every time my phone switches to wifi calling it shows an error. I have to turn wifi calling of and back on. Other than that my phone is fine
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RakumiAzuri:
What?

I just checked my phone and it's 4.2.2. I didn't know that 4.3 was out until I checked xda.

I didn't have anything pushed to my phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] besweeet:
I'm curious: For those reporting battery life issues on the 4.3 update, did you do just that (update)? I'm wondering if things are all solved after starting from a clean copy of the 4.3 update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ubizmo:
I've had no battery issues, either after dirty flash or clean flash. I had other issues after dirty flash, but battery life wasn't one of them.

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