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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
As you have no doubt noticed the 4.3 OTA has been started. One thing that the Galaxy s3 community has found is that when the update is applied through official means the bootloader gets updated as well.

When the new official bootloader is installed it prevents any downgrade to 4.1 and 4.2 based roms.

I've already learned that at least one person has been able to discover through trial and disappointment that this holds true for our devices well. Please consider carefully before you apply the official OTA as, at this point , it seems there is no going back to 4.1 based roms.

Me personally I am planning to wait for a de-Knoxed flashable ROM and modem before transitioning to 4.3.

Hopefully soon there will be work arounds developed so that we may be able to use the full software release and bootloader combination safely with all available roms, until then I'd think carefully before updating your software via official means.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] rosedog:
So I'll the question that hasn't been asked yet. Does this apply to Kies as well?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
It should happen on ota, odin and kies. An official update method with the official update files will install the bootloader if the pattern holds true to the gs3 crowd. I would be cautious until the dev crowd got their hands on it.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] wolfpack612:
I backed up my rom with cwm and then updated through kies. after everything settled I used Odin to flash cwm. I wasn't able to successfully root and missed my setup so I restored my backup with cwm. I'm running stock deodexed md1. so far everything seems back to normal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Interesting. I hope your case is the rule vs the norm. There was a guy on the update thread who couldn't get back.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nmw407:
I definitely couldn't go back to stock 4.1.2 after 4.3. Doing a factory reset just made it hang on the tmobile logo. Flashing 4.1.2 through ODIN made it hang as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] wolfpack612:
maybe I got lucky. I probably should've took a screenshot but I wasn't aware of people not being able to go back. I went back to 4.3 with a fresh install this time.

edit: now that I was able to root, I might back up my 4.3 and see if I can restore back to 4.1.2, if I have time. Going to try and deodex now to start applying mods.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
::):HI

HEY COUG. did you try to go back to 4.1x after flashing 4.3? cuz i odined 4.3 and just becuzi tried to odin ll4 and it didnt error out . actually ist flashing now

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i was able to revert to 4.1.1 and 4.1.2

With the S3 a downgrade would error out in odin not the case with the note 2

EDIT..... Scrap that

And after reboot....

If anyone ever sees this⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆ screen remember it's still the download screen.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
I haven't done any 4.3 update stuff. I am a watch and wait kind of guy if I am the least nervous. I did flash the new modem on Tweaked though.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] GRZLA:
Everyone should wait for a custom version made by one of our devs if you truly care about having your bootloader unlocked. If you install Roms just avoid until our devs get their hands on it and release something.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
It's not a locked boot loader. It's upgraded. Because of knox

sent from my ??????? note 3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
This. Verizon HAS a locked bootloader, this is not locked
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Not locked, "interesting" or "challenging" might work though.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
I was thinking sneaky because it's not locked but still restricted in its own way
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
Fu¢ked up might work too... lol:(?

sent from my ??????? note 3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
It's kind of subtle and heavy handed at the same time. I'm just glad I follow the GS3 forum for my wife's phone. Otherwise I'd be stuck like a lot of people here. I love Tweaked and TrevE Mod tethering.

I was able to use a method from the GS3 forum to get wifi tethering running on the wife's phone (running 4.3 TW). I might flash mattlowry's deKnoxed stock rom for a bit and try to get tethering working tomorrow. I'll see if I can either use the methods and files from the GS3 forum linked below or tinker with the zip file from that threads op and see if there is anything simple to change and get it working.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2553066

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] LowaEastSide:
i must have got lucky as well

I also updated my Note 2 with the OTA MK7 as soon as it was available, however I always kept a NANDROID backup of my favorite Custom Rom on my SD CARD (NoteS4_V6). As soon as the MK7 update settled in and I set it up the way I liked thats when I went ahead and Rooted it and added TWRP again, then I realized a couple of things, 1) being my incoming text was Buggy, I wouldn't receive them for a while after they were sent (NO BUENO), 2) being I wasn't able to use my Wifi tethering Hack any more, and thats the MAIN thing I need on my Note 2..!!!! So thats when I remembered I had my backup still stored on my SD CARD, I told my self that it wouldn't hurt to try, and i did. It booted back without a hitch, SUPER HAPPY AGAIN, my itch is back.. Not saying that the MK7 wasn't good, However my Custom Rom and Custom Kernel is clocking a whopping 23152 on AntuTu Benchmark. felling like Mc Donalds "Im Loving It"..!!!!! lololol. Good Luck everyone....

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Hey C, if you happen to get the Trev wifi tethering to actually work (or even any tethering Hack) on the MK7 please let me know, cause I tried serval different versions to no avail, this is why i reverted back to my previous Rom I had Backed up and was fortunate to flash back to. Thanks in ADVANCE Buddy...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] sValtman17:
The new 4.3 radio works great!

Good advice, I am gonna wait too. However, the new UCMK7 modem rocks. Improved my reception and battery significantly. Totally solved my need to flash something new. I'll stick with 4.12 for now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] premiatul:
Did you just flash it in recovery?

I am on stock deodexed with TWRP.

It won't brick my note, will it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] md1008:
When you guys updated via OTA can you flash 4.1 roms in recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] blakeskate67:
I had cyaogen mod and wanted stock back because i want to bring it in to tmobile i tried to get stock with odin and now my phone is stuck on startup loop help :crying: my parents will kill me!!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] dsulliii:
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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Skywalker.00:
It usually happens, when going from custom back to stock, you will experience boot loops. Go into recovery and wipe cache partition, dalvik cache and data. Reboot and see if it gets past boot screen. Good luck.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] AjunNg:
Is the a way to get this animation back?

They also changed the status bar icons from blue to white!

Anyone crazy about this?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] prstorero:
All references were removed for the arrows of data transfer. It now only shows in quick settings because it took a lot of resources to constantly draw them on the screen all the time. I don't mind the white.

prshosting.org
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] pacman1891:
I use "Network Monitor Mini Pro". It totally replaces the indicator on the WiFi icon, and is much more powerful.

I set it to display the current network traffic at the center of the status bar, and hide when there is no traffic.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] purofusoni:
actually it's showing

actually the standard status bar have white color only for wifi,

but if you slide the notification bar down, the wifi icon have 2 colors have and showing arrows for incoming and outgoing:

- when wifi have internet connectivity: white

- when wifi doesn't have internet: brown

hope this helps you determining the incoming and outgoing on wifi.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] AjunNg:
Thanks for the answers guys
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shampiaj:
I have sideloaded the latest version of hangouts but it doesn't appear it actually updated.... anyone know what gives?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jrpbulk:
I got a second one from staples $239 no tax last Sunday
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] xda23:
Cool.have you rooted your yet?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] pharpe:
They are 229 at Microcenter
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] xda23:
Can I put a 64 micro sd card in my n7?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] player911:
No SD Card support.

-sent from my LG G2 using XDA Premium 4
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] lanimul:
Huge markup for cheap additional storage these days..
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] brenty108:
You could use a otg cable and 64gig card of you want.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] xda23:
How would that process work?I have a 64 Gig micro SD card.are otg cables expensive. Thanks in advance...
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Pandae:
For your microSD card, I highly recommend (based on personal use) a Meenova adapter.

You could use a USB OTG adapters, which are sometimes just $2 or $3 each (check Amazon and eForCity), along with a microSD reader to USB plug. I haven't been able to get my microSD reader to work with my USB OTG adapters, which is probably my particular cheap reader. And the Meenova will be much smaller.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Journyman16:
Is there a reason not to use a USB stick with USB-OTG instead to provide extra storage? Seems a more logical solution than adding a reader.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Pandae:
I still occasionally use a cordless USB OTG adapter with a tiny flash drive. However, the Meenova adapter is really tiny. A microSD card goes right inside.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Journyman16:
Ooh... cordless OTG - I didn't even know they made them. Must go look... :D The Meenova could be the go I guess - got a couple of class 10 32GB's laying around.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Pandae:
I've used these with great success. Today the right-angle is half price, $1.99. Paired with a small flash drive like the Sandisk Cruzer Fit, it's like a larger thumb drive with a micro USB plug.

http://dx.com/p/micro-usb-on-the-go-host-otg-adapter-pair-50774

http://www.meritline.com/usb-micro-male-to-usb-female-adapter-for-samsung-i9100---p-95863.aspx
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fountain79:
If I used the ioroot method after taking att ota update and it didn't install su binaries. Can I use another method or do I have to go through unroot process and then do it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] L8 APEKS:
Hi there guys,

Long time, no chat! :) I've got a bit of an issue now that I've moved to Android 4.3 (Team Inferno's build), in that the CWM version available to us isn't compatible with 4.3 (I was on 4.1.2 before I flashed). I'm still stuck trying to figure out how to get the contacts back that I lost. I did a CWM backup before I flashed to 4.3, and I figured I could migrate back and forth via restore if I needed to get them back, but now that I have 4.3, CWM doesn't work.

If anyone can assist, this is what I was thinking I would need to do in order to get the contacts back from my older 4.1.2 CWM backup I made this afternoon, before the new 4.3 ROM rendered CWM useless to restore my backup:

-Install TWRP, since there isn't a CWM working with 4.3 yet (...is this correct?!)

-Download a 4.0/4.1 ROM from somewhere

-Flash the older ROM with TWRP

-Install CWM to match older version ROM

-Restore old CWM backup (file is on the SD card), move the *SIM* and *phone* contacts to Google (it only moved the phone or SIM contacts when I imported them to Google (dunno which), but not both of them...so much for smart technology!)

-Once all contacts are verified backed up, re-flash to the newer ROM again

-Restore contacts via Google

...this is a huge PITA as far as the time consumption goes. Is there a quicker way? Please advise. I can figure this stuff out if I take notes and surf the site a while, but time if of the essence and I've got no phone while I'm flashing/updating - makes it hard at work. Thanks in advance!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
It is my understanding that Sim contacts would still be there. So you should be able to access them. Please use an app called Nandroid Manager and it will let you access the contents of your previous nandroid. Titanium Backup Pro can do the same as well. I don't use CWM but if going for TWRP, please use version 2.5.0 only.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] L8 APEKS:
Thanks for the advice! I was able to use Titanium to retrieve the contacts, and moved them all to Google so this won't happen again. With 3 places to save them, I wish the phone didn't seem to have a mind of it's own when saving (phone, sim, Google)! :silly:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Depending on your Rom, there are ways to set defalut and show only one set of contacts.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] xda23:
Should I root first or update my tablet first. Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] belae:
Update first imho. then root away.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] droidshadow:
You definitely want to update first...

After you update your Nexus 7 tablet you will want to download WUGFresh Nexus 7 root toolkit. That program will download the USB drivers for your computer and root your tablet and install TWRP recovery manager for you.

After that load up Google play store and download Multi ROM Manager and that app will install multi rom which will allow you to flash multiple ROMs on your N7 without harming your stock N7 ROM...

Just Google WuGFresh to get the download...

Hope it helps

-droidshadow
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] xda23:
What's the fastest way to Root the nexus 7. Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] BigPickle80:
This

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] xda23:
Hey I don't have a computer can I root my tablet without a computer. Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] droidshadow:
There are ways to root your tablet without a PC. Look into Mobile Odin from the Google play store. It cost money I think $4.99 but it will you to flash a custom rom that comes pre rooted. If you want to keep your stock rom then your going to need a computer...

-droidshadow

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I just realized what I posted above makes no sense...you need root to use Mobile Odin. Your going to need a computer sorry...

Maybe you can use a friend's or a relative's?...

-droidshadow
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] xda23:
Hi! hey I already have the pro mobile odin app from the play store.so if I want root and to flash custom roms I can root without a p.c.?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] I am Zurvan:
Help please! Noob here.

I installed nvflash for TF201 on JB and generated the files as described here: matthill.eu/android/transformer-prime-tf201-jellybean-nvflash/

I then flashed a custom cmd rom and gapps.

When I tried to restart my TF201 it stuck on pulsing CMD startup. I tried clearing the dalvic/cache and rebooting, still stuck.

How do I use my saved nvflash files to recover? I can both boot into fastboot recovery or adb but don't know how to install a fresh rom zip to my TF201 root to try again. Any help appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DonJuan692006:
Pretty simple. Does the Galaxy S4 support beam forming?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] OptimusI:
In what context? Wi-Fi, cell data, audio signals, Bluetooth? I don't know the answer but thought some clarification might help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DonJuan692006:
Talking 802.11ac
[Moto X General] hammersfd:
$150 coupon code to the first reply, good til 12/11/13 at 11:59:59. Will send via PM!!!
[Moto X General] StATicxTW0T:
Did i get it? :D
[Moto X General] matt99017d:
I have one that someone else gave me. I can't seem to figure it out. It keeps loading a contract phone in. Mine expires the same time yours does. Is there a special site to go to? How do you load a regular moto maker non contract phone?
[Moto X General] hammersfd:
Still Available!!!!
[Moto X General] shinji21:
Can I use this for the developer edition moto x? If so, may I have it? Thanks
[Moto X General] hammersfd:
Sorry cannot be used on a developer edition.
[Moto X General] shinji21:
Too bad. Oh well, thanks for your offering.
[Moto X General] yahoowizard:
I'll take it.
[Moto X General] tahjr:
code

Check your PM, just sent you mine that expires tomorrow, waiting on the wood back version.
[Moto X General] djh36:
I have a code to give away. If anybody still needs one, let me know and I'll PM it to you.
[Moto X General] ru-dmitry:
I have one too.
[Moto X General] kishin14:
I also have a code that will expire tonight for anyone interested. PM me and its yours.

Edit: Already claimed.
[Moto X General] evltwn72:
I have 3 codes that are good until Monday the 16th at 11:59pm. PM me.

I have 2 codes left now.
[Moto X General] ervin10:
Sent you a PM hope you still have a code left :D
[Moto X General] evltwn72:
I PM'd you. Let me know if you still need it.
[Moto X General] ervin10:
Just replied :D and yes I do :D
[Moto X General] bobj:
I've got a code that goes bad today if anyone would like it. I had planned on getting it but Moto doesnt accept PayPal and my new debit card with them is AWOL still after 2 weeks =(

Oh lol PM me if you want it.
[Moto X General] krysdafur:
Expires tonight at 11:59 PST

H2DW-PSAR-M99Q-GUFE-XRFD
[Moto X General] evltwn72:
all my extra codes are gone. Glad I could help.
[Moto X General] dagoban:
Still have plenty of codes that expire tonight. PM me within the next hour.
[Moto X General] aooga:
Plenty? How many are we talking about here? I don't need one, just curious.
[Moto X General] dagoban:
Should be around 6 or 7
[Moto X General] aooga:
Please tell me that you didn't hoard all those and people gave them to you.
[Moto X General] RenSoAbrupt:
Got 2 codes that expire tonight @ 11:59PMEST 12/11/13. Send me a PM if you need one. Will be glad to send you it.
[Moto X General] dagoban:
Seriously?

Yes, of course, I collect them all so I can give them away.

How about I generated them myself?
[Moto X General] zaisaroni:
This expires tonight 12-11 at midnight, eastern. (In 1 hour)

H2DW-CWHF-OOVR-E93B-G7LR

I got one, roommate decided to pass this afternoon with his code so here ya go!

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[Moto X General] drg1389:
I have 1 code that expires 12/16, will send it to the first person to PM me.
[Moto X General] swirly05:
I PM you, Thanks:good:
[Moto X General] mobilemaniac:
I could really use a code if someone has one they can't use.

Thanks!
[Moto X General] joshpdavis80:
I need 2 codes for the 16th. Can anyone help me out? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
[Moto X General] ru-dmitry:
joshpdavis80

PMed you one.
[Moto X General] kaddar0:
Anyone else have one? :p
[Moto X General] joshpdavis80:
You are awesome. Thanks!
[Moto X General] tehgeekguy:
Anyone mind sending one my way? Looking to make the switch back over to Android and this phone looks to be the perfect match for me!
[Moto X General] raiderep:
I am need of one too if anyone has one, thanks :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] patt2k:
in 10 days I am leaving to Europe for 5 weeks.

My only source of internet will be prepaid card with Orange Poland I already have the sim and so far have 15 gigs on it for (100 polish zloty) around 30$. It was pretty good deal!

Anyways do you guys think 2 OEM batteries should be good as I will be tethering via my phone , of course I will have charger next to me but I am just looking for opinion for people who travel a lot.

Thanks and if you could recommend maybe a extended battery max 25$ from Amazon so I can get it quick maybe I will see what I can do :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Evocm7:
I got a zero lemon 7500mah extended battery and it's great. Lasts FOREVERRR, but blocks a little bit of signal. I've never tethered on it all day, but can get 2 days of extreme use out of it. By extreme, I mean 5 hours a day with the screen on, browsing, streaming, bluetooth, whatever. So I know it will do much better than 2 oem batteries. There are some cheaper options as well. This one was about 38-40 shipped
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
I

I have an Anker 5200mah and its awesome. Got it on Amazon and it came witg a black tpu case. I can get two days of solid fairly heavy use. I can get three days of just average use. Either way is awesome!

Another reason I'd stay wit my s4... Getting this battery has saved me. And I think the 5200mah doesn't add crazy size and weight to the phone. At first I thought maybe it's too big. But got used to it pretty quick and if you put my phone next to any other s4 that's in a case that doesn't have a bigger battery.. They're almost the same exact size.

I'd highly recommend getting one!!

And mine was only $20

Verizon Galaxy S4

# MJ7 #

ALL Knoxed Up!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] davidlowe:
Im new to all this WM5 stuff so sorry in advanced.

Basically i got my new MDA Compact II today (branded T-Mobile of course!) and since I'm using it with Vodafone i started to mess around (yes I'm silly!)

Basically i changed the dial pad theme/skin... decided i don't like it and have been searching around this forum for the last few hours trying to find the original WM5 dial pad theme/skin that came with my device.

I managed to get it to look like the WM5 pad with a few files on this forum but the numbers are out of line with the skin... so the number 1 will be just to the right of the first button.

It still works but doesn't look very pleasing.

If anyone could help?

I was going to format it back to the original but when i turn it off and back on its just the same, and when i press the pin hole button at the bottom of my device to reset it, its the same when it starts up.

I have my original T-Mobile CD with a label "Windows Mobile 5.0 PPC Phone Edition GSM w/Outlk 2002" but i cant seem to find out how to do a fresh install of the WM5 on my device.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Sjraar:
if it works the same like with a magician, u should hard reset the device, then when it say's it will start installing extra software, just soft-reset the device before this starts.

then when u start up the device again, u should have a clean WM5 on your device, without all the t-mobile-crap. Then u can install everything you need to get your Vodafone-card working properly, like gprs-settings and mms-settings, then run a program which is placed in the ext_rom to hide the extended rom if u please, the program is called delete_vdisk_shortcut.cab or something like it.

good luck
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] davidlowe:
Being new to the world of PDAin i thought pressing the pin-hole reset button did a hard reset and cleared everything... which didnt seem to be the case.

After a little playing around while bored on the train to work i found something called "Clear Storage" in the settings which did the trick, altho using clear storage on the way to work left me with non of my contact numbers all day which wasnt great :roll:

Cheers for the help.

Dave.