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[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fgar82:
Am i going crazy or is it true after upgrading to android 4.3 Walkman app went to version 7.15 while on 4.2 it was on version 8?

Or is it my Xperia ??
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eclyptos:
Ok, but I don't see the problem, just update or install version 8. I think people have much worse problem than that. What you think?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fgar82:
I lost the music unlimited integration !

And wasn't one of the 4.3 benefit is that it gots the latest Sony apps ?

Tried installing 7.9 but fails :(

Dono about the problems so far I am loving it
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eclyptos:
Walkman app is integrated in OS so if you have root you first have uninstall it and install the new one. If you are not rooted you have to wait for an update from Update Center app, or try different version first. At the moment I don't see any other solutions.
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reggie14:
All of a sudden my microphone on my Droid Maxx doesn't seem to work. People can't hear me on calls, and things like Google Now don't pick up my voice at all. There was no gradual drop off in quality or volume- it worked fine earlier today, then a couple hours later it didn't work at all.

I noticed I got a Motorola Contextual Services update today. Is there any chance this could be a software bug?

VZW is shipping me out a refurb replacement (which kind of pisses me off, given this one is less than a month old). But, I'd really rather not switch to a new phone if I can get this one working. In the past I've rooted my phone, so I was able to backup my app data using a combination of Titanium Backup, Helium, and manual transfers. I can't do that now- I can only use Helium/adb backup. The problem is, I know some of my apps don't back up properly with the basic adb backup method.
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zorque:
This happened to me too. If you're comfortable prying the back off of your phone, take a look at the microphone on the back. In my case a little bit of the surrounding foam had come loose and covered the microphone, I just snipped it off and everything was good as new. If I remember right, when I googled the problem some people said there was a plastic piece on the inside and the adhesive on it had melted, so it had slid over the microphone. Either one could be your problem, and it's a pretty easy fix. Good luck!
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reggie14:
Sounds easy enough... but are there any warranty-violating seals that are broken in process? This doesn't give me much confidence in the reliability of the phone, so I definitely don't want to do anything that would void the warranty.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] jeffstahl:
this is a brand new Galaxy Tab 10.1 2014 Edition and it has the latest 4.3 software. If I select storage in setup, it reports that I have 16 GB of system memory, even though this is a 32 GB unit. Is it possible that this is a firmware problem or is this a defective tablet?.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] ewok666:
I assume it says 32GB on the back?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] jeffstahl:
Yes. And the actual memory was verified with other tools. even the attached JPEG shows that I have more memory then it is stating.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Eric214:
Based on that I would do 2 things. Either wipe cache and dalvik, which I don't think we'll do the trick or do a factory reset.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Description says it all. I'm willing to do some building cause i got one. just pertinent information about the device and a buddy is all I'll need. Thanks for reading if that's all you do.

Awesome!

EDIT: If you are new to this thread and just got you a new i435 - DONT UPDATE IT!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kc6wke:
It doesn't look like much can be done until we get recovery.

I've built a stock, debloated, deodexed rom but cant test without recovery.

I've tried to compile recovery but I am afraid it's beyond my expertise.

Let me know if I can help
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
I spent my free time arguing today didn't even see your reply til now. I'll see what's up tomorrow before work though and I believe a rom can be flashed via stock recovery if done right. .. Maybe I think I read somewhere we can sideload? Worth investigation if you have a rom to test yaknow but use caution
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kc6wke:
Stock recovery has sideload but I tried the rom with no luck. I did the update via sideload on my good phone (regretting it now) and it worked.

maybe because its signed by samsung.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Yeah there's another step and I think that's the updater script that has to be altered to mimic Samsung or ported to your rom but I am just throwing you ideas for now. Hope it helps
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RobinDean:
Wishful thinking from a non-developer:

- debloated AOSP

- deodexed

- overclocking

- fast charge

- mount as usb storage

- cwm recovery

While all of these things are what I'd love to see, fast charge is a big one. I use my phone as a GPS navigator on my motorcycle, powered via USB outlet. I'm not sure about this model but my PRIOR phones would lose battery power faster than the usb outlet would charge. Fast charge settings options would remedy this.

I've never built a rom. I think it's time I read up and learn why I don't have what it takes to build one hahaha.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Knox bootloader, wondering if stock out the box comes with it or if the ota update is the bringer of it. .
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RobinDean:
Hey justlove, any developments on a CWM Recovery install?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Progress is slow but we're getting there..

Just got a pm that will potentially give us a break.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RobinDean:
Oh man ... fingers crossed. Let me know if I can be of any help.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattwj2005:
I would love to see a cyanogenmod version for this phone.

Thanks,

Matt
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sfgrimes:
I've been in frequent contact with justlovejoy over the last few days and we have been working diligently to get everything needed together. We are working on it and one or both of us will give updates as they become available. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RobinDean:
Hey super heroes (lovejoy and sfgrimes) ...

Anything new to tell? My newbness is here should it be of any service haha.

:cool:
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sfgrimes:
If by "New" you mean some super meaningful "OMGOSH We're almost there!" type update... No. :p

All I can really say is that we are still working on it. I believe justlove and I are going to be a pretty good team, we are in daily contact with each other and are working as hard as we can given the circumstances.

I know this is going to sound like normal dev bull s**t but please try to be patient and I'll let you know when we reach certain milestones. :D
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qub3d:
Thanks for what you are doing anyways! I'll be waiting. Until such time as an i435 root is done, I'll hang around this thread and help wherever I can.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sfgrimes:
Not sure if that was a typo but if you're still looking for a rooting method:

This: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2538740

and

This: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2611971

Should be able to help. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qub3d:
Yeah, sorry about that. I'm really looking for SCH-I435 ROMs.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
That was the purpose of this thread. Don't update your phone yet tho, stay stock out the box and deal for now. Can't give an eta yet
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dopaminejunky:
Is this project still alive? You've got one more fan out there.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chikorita:
Hi,

Wondering this too. Got an SCH-I435 and would love CM on it. Cute lil phone it is. I am curious though, what would happen if one were to flash the LTE version of CM? How badly would it break? Not that I'm trying it mind you.

Thanks much for all the work you guies do.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Don't update, knox County isn't your friend,

oh if you try your question you might or might not brick but if you brick hmu I'll help recover
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Metallicasux:
Had to sign up under a new user name, so not exactly new here. I have been following the threads on this phone, and am a little puzzled at the lack of any custom roms or a manager.

Is this phone a real pain to get something to take, or is there just little interest?

Like the phone quite a bit, but would absolutely love something like Cyanogen on here.

Any updates from those in the know?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Just wrote a whole lot.

Nor is it my goal to misdirect or take forever but I had a hiccup. Twice. I wrote so much and it got deleted. Lss?

I'm getting back At it as we speak.

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silentscreamz:
I believe we were the only ones to start the contains on customization. I have read through the forums and we do not have and help
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] louron:
Not only am I old, but a complete newb.

I just received my 1st smart phone a couple of weeks ago. I have never flashed a ROM before, nor am I exactly clear on what tools I actually need. That being said, I'm a bit reluctant to do much in the way of "helping?". I've been following this thread for a bit now. Is there anything I can do where I don't need to mess with my hardware; I have a LOT of free time. Once I have actually flashed a ROM, I'd be FAR more compliant in fiddling with hardware.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
I'm trying again but still not getting far with the recovery,

I'm lead to a verizon warning and have to reboot to download mode to do a reboot out of this message that i must bring my phone. I wonder why though and if theres a way around it being that the recovery may be the problem by not avoiding the wrong parts but I have a void warranty so all i want is my cell to at least do whats worth voiding the warranty. any suggestions or help or advice or tips or tricks i am missing? well pls say something!

Thanks So Much!
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RobinDean:
I'm with you, Lovejoy.

Here I've rooted my phone and modified the daylights out of it because SCREW the warranty. I bought my phone outright, am experienced in regards to what I'd like for it to do (and not do) and yet I've no way of backing that data up.

A message to Verizon: You're a great carrier. Stop "developing" software and just CARRY. You're ruining our experience as competent users and stopping those who might actually get something out of their phone from learning how.

We. Won't. Pay. For. Simple. Functionalities.

... that are available for zero money in the Google app store!

Keep up the effort, Lovejoy. Let me know if I can help, so long as none of it is over my head.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] louron:
I did manage to: root quite easily; freeze what i figured I could get away with; keep a lot of stuff from startup; and get some antivirus (i figured i need after rooting)...yet i dont know how to make a full backup. The more i do on this phone, the more confident i will become in messing with it. Some way to backup would go a LONG way in building confidence...lol

If you need research of any sort, please let me know what it is as i will make my best attempt at ferreting it out.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Sorry I had to let it go. I can't stand stock and driving myself insane trying to build functioning recoveries, Only to be halted by Verizon's Bootloader Crap.

I'm getting an AT&T Phone, Unlocking it and throwing in my sim. Then I'll build for that, I made the serious mistake of updating it before I knew all the particulars of being on verizon. Please don't be mad but if I am going to dedicate most of my days and nights to building and customizing my phone, I'd like to actually be able to just that, lol and not be trapped without a recovery to do so. I'm a native Flashaholic, I need to flash something by the end of the month and if it means letting go of this phone to do so.. I have to and will! Crazy as it sounds, I won't do half of what i feel i need to do with android being custom-blocked like this. I Will be dropping The nasty V after contract and i guess dealing with sprint again or att, 7 more months of this is crap! I'm still here for support and have all files, If anything I'll buy someones sgs4mini-vzn-i435 at a nice discount price just to continue trying to do something with it or if something budges, continue my development efforts but I cannot keep it as my primary device any longer. Sorry it's holding me back. Thanks for all the efforts and everyones help with getting as far as I did. Don't hesitate to lmk if any of you need help. I'm still on the support team and have all stock partitions already extracted. Thanks Unlimited, I'll be lurking +_+
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Ok So from what I am hearing, I don't need the phone and have all I need already, however I'll still need testers. The difficult thing will be finding someone willing to risk it. the phone is from what I have been through.. unbrickable permanently, however the deeper the brick the harder the comeback but skills and determination are what brings them back. I'll take a deeper look at what I have and possibly post something that may work for those without the latest or any updates without knox installed, but still what if i find as I try to learn about bootloaders will most-likely be compatible with whats latest to date of this post cause thats where all my files are coming from. Idk if you can relate or not but writers block kinda, Stock overkill?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NolanSyKinsley:
I am available and willing to do testing. Fairly new to android but very experienced in linux and am a quick study. If you need anything tested, lemme know. I have the SCH-I435 from verizon. Sadly I do think I did the OTA update as soon as I took it out of the box, I had no idea that it would be an issue. I have rooted it, and while rooting it said that KNOX was disabled, I have no idea if that actually helps anything or not.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattdm:
You do realize that AT&T phones are now locked down just as tightly as Verizon phones? If you want an unlockable bootloader, you have to go with Sprint/T-Mobile or get an international phone and use it with AT&T.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Well chances are you have Knox, I'll upload tonight probably after work if you're free then, I'll pm around 10. Eat

Wow I'm just so disappointed with Sammy, thought higher than this but yes I found out the hard way and now have an s4 unlocked but won't take the Verizon network. Ugh
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattdm:
If you have an unlocked one, why not sign up for Straight Talk? Full access to AT&T's network for much less cost.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wiisixtyfour:
If I understand correctly you're trying to use an unlocked phone with your Verizon SIM? You can't use any AT&T or international phones on Verizon.. AT&T uses GSM technology while Verizon uses CDMA. The SIM card for Verizon is only for 4G data.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justlovejoy:
Correct you are but I was backwards and put an att Sim in Verizon device. It works the other way.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wiisixtyfour:
Oh, yeah that's right. I have used regionlock away and an AT&T SIM on my SCH-I435 before and it worked fine.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bddoc:
The I435 does not have to be unlocked to use Straight Talk's AT&T sim card. I just switched mine to Straight Talk and all I had to do was switch to the network to global. The only thing is every time it reboots it gives a non verizon sim card entered notification and no LTE of course.

I just rooted with the saferoot thread and trying to find a new rom or a way to debloat the phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yllanesgene:
Recovery

Hi there,

How far did you get into the recovery [MENTION=2249922]justlovejoy[/MENTION]? I have been searching for months for a custom recovery, and I hope that you are able to help me along the way.

P.s I will gladly be a tester!

thanks,

Gene

gylla00@fiu.edu
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j3grizz:
Recovery

I will definitely test as well! This is a great phone! I don't know why it doesn't have more support.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SORAnoDYStopia:
This is because Verizon lock down the bootloader so tight if your phone tried to take a crap it would be as thin as a needle and sharp as a knife. There won't be anything for the Verizon S4 mini because of that. And I mean its been available for over a year now, if something could have been done it would have by now..

Sorry,

Sora.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
Adding Info to your project.

Guys,

I have installed a custom recovery on my SCH-I435 with Odin and a version of Phil Touch. I have been trying different Lollipop toms, I can get them to work for the most part. Recently the issue has been no sound at all. Would love to try another. If you need anything else, let me know.:)

TheGhost
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stuckurface:
How did you do that? From what I've read, flashing anything but stock rom on an schi-i435 bricks it.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
I435 Root and Recovery

I used Towel Root and the "Philz_Touch_6.48.4-serranoltexx" recovery. Used Odin to flash the recovery. Towelroot is an apk that you can install and run it to get root like a regular app. Then install super su and busybox from google play. then flash your recovery using odin....need anything else just ask....:o
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stuckurface:
Did you do this on an sch-i435?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
Yes I did, the very same I am using right now. Testing a TWRP recovery on it now..?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] science86:
Were you able to resolve the sound issue you posted about in another thread?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
Not yet still working on it. Also the current Roma are for GSM phones. If yours is CDMA like mine you will need an app called Advanced Signal Status from the app store to change it.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
Still no answer on the sound and mic issue but not giving up.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithsmessina:
No more rooting for this phone.

Thank you for taking the time to get something working for this phone. I just got this phone and it seems I might be SOL, but do you know of any new way to root thus phone? It seems that the Towelroot and saferroot options no longer work.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
What model number and carrier do you have?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithsmessina:
I have the sch-i435 on Android 4.4.2 on Verizon. Baseband is I435VRUBOC1.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
I did use Towelroot. Check out this video on you tube. Read description as well below the video. m.youtube.com/watch?v=cCydyJqi55I
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithsmessina:
I get a "This phone is not supported error" with Towelroot.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
It is stock right?

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I will do some further checking for you be patient ok?

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Yes it is, just checked baseband. What did saferoot do when you tried it? My baseband is the version just under yours according to Sammobile.

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Are you concerned about tripping Knox? Mine is tripped due to custom recovery but I don't mind.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithsmessina:
Saferoot gave me the message that it was patched and couldn't be rooted by that method. Kingo also failed. I don't mind tripping the Knox.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithsmessina:
I wonder if Odin can be used to flash a custom ROM and recovery on an unrooted phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
Odin can be used without root.

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Check out this website. ..... forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-s-iii-rooting-rom-s-hack-s/191050-guide-root-unroot-recovery-unlock-bootloader-verizon-galaxy-s3-sch-i535.html

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You might have a locked bootloader.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
Verizon locks the bootloader, so you need to start with that step first. Google "unlock bootloader S4 mini" and see what you get.

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See the article I sent above.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 19lmyers:
You were able to unlock the bootloader??

EDIT: I read the article in one of your previous posts. The mentioned app doesn't work post 4.2 though, so would I have to downgrade (somehow) or is there a newer solution?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
I haven't heard from keithsmessina and my bootloader wasn't locked. I am on Bluegrass and not Verizon. Even though my baseband is of a verizon variant.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 19lmyers:
I did Google "unlock boy loader s4 mini" like you asked them and found nothing.

I have heard that is impossible to unlock the Verizon bit loader, however. ?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
Nothing is impossible, it just might take an extra moment to get there. Never give up.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 19lmyers:
If I was able to downgrade to Jelly Bean the solution you referenced in page stuff might work, but it would require a ROM with the Knox 2.0 boot loader.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
Ok, I take it you are on Verizon, so what version are you on. I will try to put together a work around for you. Is your version on sammobile for Verizon? I will do what I can since I am not a developer. Ghost

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Sammobile has updates for the i435 and specifies using odin to load them so it is possible. Just from not recovery flashing. Have you tried custom recovery through Odin?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 19lmyers:
I'm on I435VRUBNE1. I actually downloaded it from sammobile and flashed it to my device on the process of rooting it.

EDIT: To flash a custom recovery I'd still need to unlock the boot loader.

EDIT2: I achieved root FYI. (Towelroot)
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1951:
Stand by working on an answer for you. If you can flash firmware with Odin root shouldn't be far behind!

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What methods of rooting have you tried?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 19lmyers:
I was successfully able to root by flashing the version I am currently on and using towelroot.