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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsoros:
I have Phoenix ROM 15.7 MK4 based. Can I simply flash the new MK9 available roms (UK for instance) or is there an imcompatibility?

Another question: is the MK9 more stable?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dalanik:
If you flash another ROM, it is always recomendet to do full wipe (factory reset). It is MK4 based, but it is still a custom ROM. It probably would work, but you might experience glitches/freezes.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsoros:
thanks! but i think i m gonna wait since mk9 was recently launched
[Hardware Hacking General] HTaylor:
How can I locate the Wifi Unit in any tablet computer if it is integrated into the circuit board? What should I look for e.g. any particular type of chip?

Also is it possible to physically disable(not by software) the Wifi Unit by e.g. short circuiting it or taking out one of its components?
[Hardware Hacking General] CountParadox:
It usually has a metal shielding

see some examples on google

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...m=93&espv=210&q=wifi+module&safe=off&tbm=isch

You could try damaging parts of it reallyy carefully, but i dont recommend it.

I think Android and hardware relations are modular so if one part vanishes such as camera it just greys it out. but dont quote me on that.

can I ask why?
[Hardware Hacking General] HTaylor:
I have seen one tablet where there is no visible shielding. Are there any other clues I can look for to find the Wifi unit?

Is there any particular part I could try?

For example, could I try to take the chip out, or cut a few of the chip connections to the circuit board?

It is for work, which does not allow any internet devices.
[Hardware Hacking General] ziointrud3r:
maybe with some research you can find the official assistance centre blueprints where you can easily find what chip is ;)
[Hardware Hacking General] CountParadox:
Can you post photos of the board inside the tablet ?

Ill look around a bit for you
[Hardware Hacking General] HTaylor:
Sorry for the delay, I've been away.

I've not bought one yet, as I'm waiting to find one which I can modify.

But I'm looking in the lower budget range of tablets such as the Nook HD 7",etc. So if you know of any please let me know?
[Hardware Hacking General] jdd1777:
I have an Acer A500 and the wifi module has a black antenna wire with a removable plug. It looks just like the one on my pc. You can't miss it.
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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbsoundz:
Hello,

I just unlocked, installed CWM and rootet my Nexus 5. Then I made a CWM backup and wanted to transfer it to my PC. But in the storage mounted on my PC I see only the CWM folder but not backups inside. When I boot into CWM and want to delete backups I see all backups I made. I tried also to mount SDcard via CWM, but that doesn't work, nothing happens after hitting mount sd card.

Where can I find those backups? MaybeI have a problem to understand the device storage w/o a sd card :/ it's my first phone w/o SDcard ;)

TIA
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] absoluterebirth:
Use a file explorer, preferably ES File Manager. Then, press the globe on the upper left hand corner and swipe down to activate the root capabilities. Then, go to the root of your phone and it should be in this folder

/mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
They're in /data/media instead of /data/media/0 (which is what /sdcard points to) because CWM didn't change teh mount point when android did in android 4.2
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbsoundz:
thanks for your help.. Yes, but in the folder clockworkmod I see only one (config)file...

however, i just wiped the phone nd wnated to try it again. No I can't boot it anymore ahhh It sticks at "google logo" and an unlocked lock... I think I wiped too much?! I think I formated too much?! Mount usb storage still doesn't work in CWM... damn
[Moto X General] Solutions Etcetera:
I am interested in hearing of your experience. I considered both RW and Ting before ordering my Moto X. I was on T-Mobile prepaid and had spotty reception at home with my Nexus 4.

While the T-Mobile plan has limited minutes, I used GrooveIP with a Google voice number when on WIFI, so it was not really a limiting factor. I know this is going away next May, but am confident there will be a replacement before then.

My major concern was Sprint's miserable 3G data speeds, and that 3G is all they offer within 60 miles of me. That would mean I would be without decent data when I need it most, when I am out and about. I get exemplary data speeds on T-Mobile as soon as I head down the hill so I decided to stick with them. And thankfully, the Moto X radios have corrected the spotty reception as well.
[Moto X General] SubliminalME:
Yeah, they sound solid, but the Sprint thing is probably the worst of it...well, from what I've read. So far communication has been the worst of it, but maybe they're slammed for the season...who knows. So far 3 emails, all with form replies. And keep in mind, there is no contact #.

But, once I have the phone in hand I'm pretty much hoping to not have to contact them anymore. ;)
[Moto X General] RoyalPeasantry:
Verizon roaming?

How well does the Verizon roaming work? That could be a key factor for me as some of my family live outside of the range of most providers (not sure on sprint in particular, but ATT is definitely out)
[Moto X General] Cronis:
Fellow RW Moto X user here. I got my MX 6 days after ordering it, and they were projecting the 5-7 days thing so its accurate at least. My order status stayed "pending" till it shipped which was about 5 days (the shipping is fast at least) after the order was placed.

Just a couple tips... not sure if you can go back but there are codes floating around the net that give you the first month free. I took advantage of that and got the 4G/LTE plan to test it out. So far sprints network is slow as molasses unless I'm in a 4G/LTE area in which cases its pretty fast (15-18 mbs/up 2-3 mbs/down).

I have to say RW did an amazing job of integrating wifi calling, the handoff from wifi to cell is almost unnoticeable. I get very spotty 3G over at my GF place and it pretty much killed my MX battery in 6-7 hours (didn't realize I had the wifi off), the phone actually got a little warm too. using wifi though, I get my average 1.5-2 day battery performance.

Make sure you check your area and see if you even have sprint 4G/LTE service. no point paying the $40 a month if your not going to be able to take advantage of the additional speeds. The $25 a month plan gets you the same amount of data just at 3G (aka .5 mbs or less on sprint) speeds, which may be all they have in your area.

RW has virtually no phone tech support, its all web based. So on the bright side they have a great web community, on the down side compared to phone based system they can be a bit sluggish (2-3 days) getting you tech support.
[Moto X General] SubliminalME:
They sent me tracking info to be delivered on Thursday. Woot! Maybe it was because they are just underpromising/overdelivering or maybe it's because I bugged them...either way. Kudos to Republic so far. Will report back when they arrive and I fire them up! :)
[Moto X General] ericshmerick:
I tried the X on Republic and it didn't work for me. I travel a lot, often to rural places in the West (Montana, Idaho, Nevada desert). That right there is a no-go as Sprint is really bad. They state that they have the right to cancel your service if you use roaming too much (after one warning). Don't need to worry every time I place a call or load a website.

I do have a work iPad w/Verizon LTE data, so technically I could tether via wifi calling and have Verizon coverage, but that's a hassle to carry around the iPad constantly.

Also, I didn't realize how much I use voice/data at the same time (GSM).

It's a pretty neat proposition if you are on wifi a lot or live in an area where Sprint is just incredible. Not so for the Western US (excluding huge cities like LA, etc).

Also, my number is ported to Google Voice. RW uses a back-end Sprint number that you don't see and forwards the call to your RW number. If you layer in GV as well, you are double-forwarding each call. Not a big deal on the surface, but the potential for voice lag is doubly as worse with a GV number. Just a thought.

Alas, back to GSM and AT&T. It's worth the premium to me.

Personal opinion as everything on the internet is.
[Moto X General] raiderep:
I give props to RW for what they are trying to do but its still basically a beta service and not good for me personally. My battery life was better on a moto x I had on AIO for about 3 months. And RW doesn't support smilies in text messages, maybe a small issue to some but for my wife and I its a staple for us on her grave yard shift nights. I am glad I test drove it and hope to see good things come from their efforts, maybe even a Google buyout some day? I say give them a try for 3 weeks or so like I did, it just might work for you.
[Moto X General] jgolf:
I'll be interested in OP's experience. I'll be curious what it will be like coming from a Premium Carrier to a Hybrid Budget Carrier. I've been using RW for about 3 weeks. I came from a Nexus 4. I really like the phone -- Moto X - and I've been satisfied with my experience on RW but I live in a big city; I'm always on wifi at home and work; and I am not a heavy cell phone user.

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[MENTION=4886015]Solutions Etcetera[/MENTION] Did you go from Nexus 4 to Moto X on T-mobile Prepaid. If so, which version of the Moto X are you using -- DevEd or Tmo??

I too had the Nexus 4 T-Mobile Prepaid and my reception at home was spotty. I'd be interested to know if simply changing your phone to a Moto X improved your T-Mobile reception.

T-Mobile is very strong where I live but my condo is heavy concrete, steel, and glass, and the T-Mobile signal just didn't penetrate very well but on my deck the Tmo reception was superb -- inside terrible. AT&T was fine inside as well, and my Republic Wireless Moto X Sprint reception gets great indoor reception as well.

I never had much success with Groove IP and Google Voice on my Nexus 4. Skype was much better. I live RW and the Moto X but I'm not a heavy cell phone user and I live in a big city and have nearly 24/7 access to wifi. Sometimes I wonder if I should have just stuck with my Nexus 4 on a pay-as-you-go per minute and just used Skype $3 calling subscription.
[Moto X General] Solutions Etcetera:
JGolf,

I bought the T Mobile version because I wanted the black woven back, and yes... I simply transferred my prepaid number to the new sim.

I get reception now everywhere. Home, in town, even indoors in local businesses. That was something both the Nexus 4 and 5 were incapable of. Even when I had signal on those, when I'd pick them up to use them the bars were gone.

I was jealous seeing others talking on their phones where I couldn't, thinking they must all be on Verizon. Who'd have thunk the Nexuses just have crappy radios.
[Moto X General] mmm2010:
I just switched from Sprint to Republic Wireless, so it's less of a change for me (Sprint is good where I am.) A few things worth mentioning:

Wifi calls are generally good, but I have had issues when lots of people are streaming/downloading/surfing/gaming at once.

Wifi to cell hand-offs have been great, and I can only notice it if I'm expecting it.

My phone came within 3 or 4 days; but my parents' phones, which I ordered the same day to a different address, took about 2 full weeks. Maybe the white ones are on back order or something (mine was black).

I could not port my Sprint phone number to Republic Wireless or Google Voice, so I unfortunately had to use a new number. Google Voice and RW use the same rate center (broadcom.com) so if you can't port to one, you can't port to the other. Motorola Connect has not proved to be as reliable as Google Voice's Chrome extension.

RW has chat support, but they cannot answer very technical questions in my (one) experience. It's just there to provide basic information.

You can submit a help ticket to change your caller ID twice (mine was my city by default.) They got back to me very promptly (but the change has not yet processed.)

You can (at your own risk, of course) root the RW Moto X and install the Xposed framework to customize it without messing up their custom ROM/software; however, they reserve the right to terminate your service. I doubt they would do that if you're not abusing the plan (actually read the TOS so you know what expectations are.) Obviously don't replace their ROM with a different one, as that would defeat the purpose of what they offer (and I don't think you would be able to activate it.) You can dual boot other ROMs for experimentation with Safestrap.

For $25/month, waiting until February May for Android 4.4 is worth it, but I really, really hope they deliver on that expectation and continue updating regularly like they claim they will.

If you decide to sign up, note that there is a referral program. If you use someone's link you and that person each get $19 off, or you can use the promo code "MONEYMUSTACHE19" and get the same $19. Here's my referral link (if this is not allowed, someone can let me know or a mod can remove it.)

I'm happy to answer any questions if people have any!
[Moto X General] SubliminalME:
For me sprint is terrible here, too. But on my actual house, nobody gets cell reception. It's just bad. I'd like to go straight talk, but then we'd get zero coverage at home and the wife would kill me. At least with this I have 50mb down on the router and great n900 coverage.

I'm using a Moto x right now on Verizon, with 4.4 rooted with gravity box doing its thing. It's the best phone imo, I'm stoked
[Moto X General] jgolf:
Thanks a lot for that info. It is very interesting and helpful to me. I had the Nexus 4 (and briefly Nexus 5) and my experience was the same as yours.

I was wondering whether or not the radios were not-so-great in the Nexus's because my Republic Wireless Moto X gets great Sprint indoor coverage (even better than AT&T where I've tested) and Sprint operates on higher frequencies like T-Mobile. I know you can't mix and match apples and oranges and I am sure Tmo's and Sprint's are different frequencies, but I get solid 4 bars on Sprint's network on my RW Moto X inside my home, and with both my Nexus's I'd fluctuate between 1-4 bars on AT&T, and lucky to have 1 bar on Tmo.

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I'm confused. I thought you were the OP and switching over to Republic Wireless?

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Do you have any garbled calls. I do, just a bit, when I'm on a wifi call, but so far the cell calls have been pretty good. You?
[Moto X General] mmm2010:
Usually I don't have a problem with it, but I have experienced garbled calls when my roommates and I are using the internet heavily (Netflix, Xbox Live, Steam, Torrents, etc.) That could likely be fixed using QOS (quality of service) settings on my router to prioritize VoIP traffic, but I haven't tried that (and I'm about to move out anyway).
[Moto X General] ericshmerick:
I canceled before I was officially billed, so I have a question.

I had the $25 plan. What are the average taxes? I know this varies greatly depending on where you live, etc, but does $25 turn into like $37 or something after taxes? Or is it closer to $29 or so.

I know the 911 fees and such add quite a bit to the advertised rate.
[Moto X General] mmm2010:
Good question. Taxes appear to be $1.43 for the $25 plan (obviously that may vary by state), but the $25 plan is really $24.19. Also, the $19 referral discount is really an $18.39 discount, so I paid $7.23 for my first month. All in all, there look to be no surprises.

Here's a screenshot of my first month's breakdown:
[Moto X General] EeyoreSyndrome:
I love my republic wireless service and moto x. Happy on the $10/month cell call and TXT plan. Not having data out of WiFi actually helps me get back into the real world!

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And btw it uses 3g data for txt and MMS. Just can't use internet or download stuff.....except for what I just mentioned.
[Moto X General] dlongstreth:
Republic Experience

I've had Republic almost a year. I even signed up for the Defy XT which shows how desperate I was to save money on my phone bill. The Moto X with Republic is for those who are basic smart phone users and want to save money on their phone service. People who root their phones or need the most powerful phone probably won't be satisfied with Republic.

My wife fits this bill perfectly. She is at home most of the time and couldn't tell you whether she was talking on wifi or cellular, she just likes the phone and call quality. I use the train and notice how the data speed varies at times. The phone has pretty good battery power. It has always made it to bedtime, but I could drain the battery if the screen was on continuously. I love it that I can make wifi calls--which means if I'm in a remote area that has wifi I still can call out or text. I think it's great that you can change your plan 2 times per month, but I haven't needed to do that.

I've rooted a previous phone, but probably won't do anything to this one as it does what I need it to do! I'm very happy with the Moto X and Republic. The downsides--you're kinda committed with Republic with the phone after 30 day trial, tech support and customer service is online or email. The phones came when they said they would, but it was tough to wait for it. Motorola Connect works okay, but would prefer to use Google Voice which I can't seem to get working with this service.

Here's a link for those interested: referrals.republicwireless.com/a/clk/2CtdGg

I'll be interested to hear your experiences!
[Moto X General] mmm2010:
EDIT: Republic Wireless now allows reactivations.

That's definitely worth mentioning. One thing that not everyone realizes is that you can't really sell your RW phone for what it's worth (right now) because they do not currently allow reactivation of phones. One article (the last source) also says that the ESN is locked to a specific portion of Sprint's spectrum so it can't be used for other CDMA carriers, but they do not cite their source.

Republic Wireless is, however, working to change this, so in the future people might be able to get most of their $300 back by selling the device if they decide they want out. I suspect it might be a while, though.

Sources:

https://community.republicwireless.com/docs/DOC-1629

https://community.republicwireless.com/docs/DOC-1628

https://community.republicwireless.com/ideas/1084

http://liliputing.com/2013/09/cant-use-299-republic-wireless-moto-x-sprint.html
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ropb:
Hey people I am.looking for a mod zip to make especially my notification bar on home screen transparent. Is there something"?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SeanRinVA:
Try the G2Xposed mod with the Xposed Framework.

SeanRinVA
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sir Roven:
Hi people anyone can tell ne how i can theme slide buttons wifi and bluetooh [off - on] change color or image?

Hugs Roven
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sir Roven:
Anyone ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LordManhattan:
Go to the Themes section and ask or PM a user who has made CM themes. They'll know how to do it.
[RAZR i Themes and Apps] Rotkaeqpchen:
Hi,

I'd like to have a look inside the Camera apk but I currently don't have the tools installed to decompile it. Could anybody please provide a decompiled, deodexed apk of the 4.1.2 rom? That would be great. I would like to try to increase low-light brightness of the video recorder and add an ISO-menu.

Thanks in advance.
[RAZR i Themes and Apps] davidlone:
View attachment 2570528
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IslandEJ:
I'm having an issue with Wifi Tether Treve Mod running rooted stock. Everytime I load up Wifi Tether and attempt to connect my Xbox 360 to it I get an IP Address error. On the Wifi Tether end I am not getting the prompt asking to allow access, and I have enable access control box checked. I tried for 10 hours last night, trying every combination I could think of and none of them worked. Can anyone help me with this or know what could be causing it? Thanks in advance!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] bukwit:
Anyone know what this registry entry does?...Was actually looking for a similar today screen lock as on the HTC Wizard and a few other devices.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Today\Items\"Device Lock"
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ZeBoxx:
That's what controls the HTC Wizard one - it's in my reg as well (HTC Wizard::Qtek 9100). It looks for "shutil.dll" on here.. does your reg key have any such/further data?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] bukwit:
Found the shutil.dll in the windows directory of my Exec and theres only a DWORD data value of 1 named Enabled...no other reference to the .dll file...I quite liked the device lock on the wizard that I had before getting the Exec...wonder if this regitry entry can be changed to get the similar effect on the universals.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ZeBoxx:
One way to find out....

DLL = shutil.dll

Enabled = 1

Flags = 0

Options = 0

Order = 38

Selectability = 1

Type = 4

All the numerics are DWORD decimals
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] bukwit:
Tried it but nothing appears on the today screen...although after adding the registry entries it does show up in the today settings...once enabled it actually pushes my today screen down a little by a couple of millimeters as if its trying to display something...but nothing actually visible.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ZeBoxx:
curses :)

what's the size of your shutil.dll looking like? it's 29k here (29,696 bytes)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Carnivor:
mine is 5.96kb (6014 bytes) here,

poss down to rom builds.

me missus has a wizard and i want the device lock today aswell, now ive seen it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ZeBoxx:
In theory you could place the Wizard file in your windows dir, thereby 'overriding' the Universal's ROM one, no?

Also, it's not really all that, imho... it doesn't work happily with the device password function (auto-unlocks if the (accidental) buttonpress is the on/standby button) for example.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] SpiriTwin:
DLL = shutil.dll

and

DLL-Name = shutil.dll

it works for me
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FREDDENIRO:
I bought a fake Samsung Galaxy note 3 (big mistake, glup !)

You can the caracteristics on the attach file.

As is, this smartphone works very well : GPS, WiFi, 3G, Sound, Bluetooth, ... are operational.

But I cannot install a French ROM and I cannot install Play Store (won't start).

With Aptoïde, I was able to install other applications and so everything works very well.

Is there a solution for the evolutions of the ROM? (The device is root of origin)

Is it normal that Play Store bugs?

Is there a market for this type of devices because I am afraid that is too technic for me ?

Thank you for your help ?