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[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dreamersipaq:
"You can't cover up a BL unlock." <- THANK YOU! That is what I was trying to confirm....

I was thinking that since you can do this to cover up the unlocked bl warning: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1901444

that you can also do something to cover up the AP screen as well.

Since I'm rooted, and this phone is supposed to get 4.4, I'm not too upset that I can't unlock (Though with 4.4 I'll probably lose root :( ).. The stock rom is pretty nice on these, and root gives me pretty much anything I want for customization.

Thanks!
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aviwdoowks:
I am the one confused! I need to learn my codes.
[About XDA developers] waljimusty:
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

getting error message:

the file may be in read-only memory,

or a write protected disk,

or currently in use by another application
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kamigiri:
So I am wondering if there is an app for blocking calls/sms from unwanted people. Me and my family are fed up with advertising messages or calls from people and we seek a way to block them. (we tried contacting our GSM (Vodafone) and they said they cant help us with that.)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidinterest:
try this sms-blocker-award-winner-premium.apk

i can't give the link. use google
[General Topics] ramiscat:
Samsung still hasn't announced what it would showcase at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, although it did suggest that we may see some innovative wearable devices.

A new tweet from Samsung Mobile UK from just moments ago seems to tease a new Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Alongside the question “What do you want Samsung to unveil in 2014?”, the tweet reveals an image that shows the 2013 Galaxy Gear on the left, and a blank space on the right, with a “What next?” question below it. Now, we can’t be certain of anything yet, but it looks more and more that a new Galaxy Gear is coming in the near future. On the other hand (no pun intended), we could see a completely new type of wearable accessory.

Sure enough, the original Galaxy Gear is only three months old, thus many do not see the point in having a new one so soon. However, since most of us do not find the first Galaxy Gear a worthy buy (check out our review of it for details), Samsung probably wants to do things right with a new-generation Android smartwatch.

CES 2014 debuts early next week, so we will see then if a new Galaxy Gear is indeed what this tweet is all about.

Source:

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...new-Galaxy-Gear-smartwatch-on-Twitter_id50927
[G Pad 8.3 General] naruto.ninjakid:
Well I ordered My G-Pad on 12/31/2013 and payed $300 to get it here with free shipping. Arrived today and must Say Im fairly Disappointed. The item came and as most was not sealed but I didn't mind that. It had dust all over the screen and has 2 scratches on it. You would think they would wrap these things up or something. Anyway turned it on an I immediately noticed the light bleed on the screen at the bottom. Immediately decided this one is going back as soon as possible. I also have scuffs on the back of the G Pad even though its supposed to be new. Tired Wiping it of to no avail. Hopefully this doesn't take to long to go back and come back to me its highly annoying. :crying:

My NewEgg experience has been ruined.

[MENTION=3279725]CuraeL[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4168376]RaiderWill[/MENTION] [MENTION=4579164]JohnnySJ[/MENTION] [MENTION=4995841]cybertec69[/MENTION] [MENTION=5587074]coleam[/MENTION] [MENTION=2913840]lazarus2297[/MENTION]

What do you think about the light bleed, is it that bad ? Or is it not worth returning and going through the whole return process ? Anyone with similar results ?
[G Pad 8.3 General] brewer15650:
That sucks. I though I might have a light scratch on the screen but it was acutely in the protective film on the screen. Once I pulled it off I could see the screen was perfectly fine. I agree 100% it does seem like there should be something else covering it when you open it up.

On a side note when I got my nexus 7 for christmas it had plastic film all the way around the device kinda like a clear envelope. I went through two nexus 7 before giving up and ordering the g pad
[G Pad 8.3 General] naruto.ninjakid:
Yeah I would have ignored the scracthes it's the light bleed that's really bothering me. Yeah the scratches are on the metal on the back not the screen. From what I saw I love it though. Going to request an RMA.
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Sorry Man..

Your Pics clearly show this was not this unit's 1st time leaving this vendor..

May I offer a suggestion?

Return this unit for a REFUND.. save or come up with $60.00 more and purchase a Google Play Edition from Google.. If you are not able to walk into a BestBuy to make your purchase. Come'on there is no question this unit was used and returned. just pay a little more and get one from either Google or BestBuy that will more than likely be a factory fresh unit.. That's my suggestion anyway.
[G Pad 8.3 General] naruto.ninjakid:
Yeah just RMA'd it so if the next one is the same I will return and just get it in the store
[G Pad 8.3 General] fgcchevy:
Did your charger come wrapped like New? My screen was also dirty and it had a hand print on the back, but it did have the screen protector on it. I have no problem with the screen though, it looks perfect.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Canadoc:
Truthfully that light bleed is dependant on what brightness you are at because if that is on greater than 50% brightness you likely will not notice it on anything but an all black screen in a dark room. Usually in this lighting environment I tend to have brighness down below 20%and light bleed is near invisible
[G Pad 8.3 General] brewer15650:
I just looked I Have light bleed also but I think I'm going to just deal with it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Sikkly:
I don't know about it being used. I just got mine in from Newegg today, and it had the same dust, granted no scratches. The scratches were probably from someone carelessly checking the boxes to check for colors. Pretty annoying, and unacceptable, but I doubt it wasn't new.

Hopefully you get a better screen as far as bleeding goes. It honestly didn't seem as bad as others I've seen, most tablets have some amount of bleeding if you have it in the right light.
[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Eh..

That much dust to flip the cover up and check color :confused:

What type of room then are they checking color in? That's a lot of dust to just be flying around.. :cool:

That's why the best option is for the OP to just pony up, walk into a BestBuy ( if available ) and check the unit immediately onsite.. if after turning it on there is lightbleed beyond what the OP is comfortable with.. he can pick another unit right on the spot and walk out 100% satisfied.. That's what I did. and things work out quite well.:cool:
[G Pad 8.3 General] CuraeL:
Hello friend.

The scratches at the back of the device is sign of this tablet at least having been laying on a table and being picked up..

As for the dust on top of the screen protector, that could be anything, it could have been sliding in there thru the unsealed package, it could have been in the shipping box.. Or the room they kept the stock in could be dirty as well..

The light bleed at the top right corner of the screen, on the picture, is horrendous. I have not seen anything as bad since my Nexus 7 2012 edition.

I am sorry about your experience.

RMA.
[G Pad 8.3 General] naruto.ninjakid:
Yes thank you for your input. I RMA'd it today so hopefully will get the new one soon. Once I put a dark wallpaper I could easily see the light bleed so I had to send it in today.
[G Pad 8.3 General] naruto.ninjakid:
Thanks guys for all your input I RMA'd the device today so hopefully NewEgg gets it right this time :(
[G Pad 8.3 General] woody1:
FWIW, I've bought lots of stuff from Newegg over many years. I've generally had a good experience with them. The only issues I've seen in the past is that sometimes they didn't package things well for shipping (hard disk drives, e.g.). I bought my G Pad from them last month, and it arrived in perfect condition with no defects that I've noticed. (My G Pad has the blue line, but I don't consider that a defect.)
[G Pad 8.3 General] naruto.ninjakid:
Yeah I'm willing to give them a second chance. So I opted to get a replacement if that one is also bad I will request a refund.
[G Pad 8.3 General] wpbear:
That is exactly what mine looked like from newegg, received today. The previous one I had from Best Buy looked the same minus the white dust.
[G Pad 8.3 General] sleekmason:
Wow, I would cancel my order immediately and get the Google Play Edition from the Play Store. Mine was in sealed package. Works out of the box very very nice. yes, you will spend a little bit more money but it will be well worth it.

there is little doubt that the one you received was a returned item that had been returned for the same reasons you don't want it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] soulzero:
This is exactly how I received mine too. 2 small scratches on the back plastic and also unsealed, looked like it was opened already.

Didn't have any dust though.. Came from a Belgian online shop Conrad.be

Not gonna bother sending it back though..
[G Pad 8.3 General] killerapl:
Fyi best buy has them for 299 again. I will be going in for a price adjustment!!
[G Pad 8.3 General] naruto.ninjakid:
Update !

They sent out my RMA and I got it today. Unlike others hey didn't learn from me and still sent an unsealed one. Dust was still all over the screen cover lol. There were some smudges again on the back so this must be a manufacturing issue. Plus, I don't want to bother to send it back again and wait another week+. The light bleed seems to me to be less than the first model I had so Im satisfied for now. Thanks Everyone , its a great tablet so jump on it while you can.

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[G Pad 8.3 General] RaiderWill:
Congrats Ninja.. I'm glad to see you got one that is a Keeper.. :cool:

Welcome.. To LG. :good:
[G Pad 8.3 General] CuraeL:
Hey again buddy! Congrats on the G Pad, I hope you'll enjoy it.

Regarding the small marks on the back.. Mine had a few on it as well, but I don't look at it and I actually forgot about it until you mentioned it.

And I think we can pretty much say that due to unsealed packaging and well, no cardboard lid on top of the G Pads inner box, that the dust is from the outside, but natural since there's literally free entrance through the moderately open flip on the box.

I think this is as good as the model gets 70% of the time! And I'm sure you wont worry too much about the marks once you use it. After all they are on the back.

Happy to see that you got your situation turned to something a bit more satisfying than your first unit.

Have a good one, friend.
[Android General] thepcmrtim:
Simple Steps:

(NOTE: MUST RESTART PHONE DO NOT TOUCH OR CLICK ANYTHING)

1: Volume Up

2: Volume Down

3: Back Button

4: Home Button

5.) Enjoy :D

If this doesn't work PM me on XDA Developers Forum Site.
[Android General] cody.sorrell:
How can you get back to the activation screen after doing this?
[Android General] Zero Computing:
Just in case anyone stumbles on this for the LG Optimus Exceed 2 like I did... this actually bricked the phone... it freaked out and rebooted (after bypassing the activation mind you) and then after the third time trying to reboot, complained about secure boot being violated, and now won't boot at all.
[Android General] strongergravity:
This worked for the Zone 2 as well.
[Android General] blueman2:
Exceed 2 activation bypass no longer working??

I just got a new LG Exceed 2 Verizon. Tried the Vol up, Vol dn, back, home key sequence. No result at all. Watched youtube video and duplicated keys exactly. Make sure I was using the right back (bottom left) and home (bottom middle) keys.

Firmware change stop the activation bypass??
[Android General] kklops:
I'm in the same boat as you, just bought two about an hour ago. The search continues
[Android General] eddiekang:
i just picked up my lg optimus verizon prepaid. i was able to bypass activation by using the vol up, vol down, back, and home button.

it didn't work for me at first but when i tried the sequence faster, it worked. try to do it as fast as you can.

also, the "home" button is the physical button that can actually press down. i was a bit confused about this.

best of luck!
[Android General] blueman2:
Yup, after about 8 tries, it worked. I have no idea why. Did it the same every time without touching any other button. Tried many reboots. Perhaps it was timing, as I did get faster each time since I knew what I was doing!

BTW, I LOVE this device!!! Not using any of the cell capabilities, but as an Android device, it is wonderful. Just had to enable writing to the SD (kitkat had an issue here which you can google) and then had to move a lot of stuff to SD card since internal memory is limited.
[Android General] ajrulez:
Thanks

Worked like a charm the very first time I tried. Thanks :good:
[Android General] Csmelflam:
Worked

Worked for me on the first try.
[Android General] rmz 1992:
thx .. worked for me too
[Android General] guest_2011:
Just bought one. What's wrong with activation screen? Its not like i have to provide my credit card number. I don't know what happened to mine. I followed instructions to activate and then accidentally pressed canceled towards the end of the process. Then it took me to android initial setup screen. I entered google email, password, connected to network. I don't plan to use it as a phone and don't care for verizon. Just needed the phone. Not sure why activation screen needs to be bypassed. Let verizon assign a new number and plan. I don't care.
[Android General] BloodyPenguin:
Awesome! Worked great! Thank you! :good: :good:
[Android General] ksnax:
I just grabbed one of the Exceed 2s at Best Buy yesterday for $14.99. Unbeatable deal for a decent (expendable?) mini-wifi tablet!

Yep, just select "pay later" during the activation, then turn the cellular radio off.
[Android General] kccasey:
This worked like a charm to bypass the Activation screen for the LG Exceed 2 that I just picked up from BestBuy.

You don't have to be a speed demon to get it to work, but you also can't be too slow or take your time with it. With any phone, when pressing any kind of key sequence for anything, you have to press each key within less than 1 second of each key press. Kind of similar to the old days of the nintendo when pressing in a key sequence to activate cheat codes and such. You couldn't be too slow with pressing them in, otherwise the cheat code (key sequence) would not work. The faster you are, the better, but you also don't have to be road runner about it either.

When you correctly finish the key sequence, you will get a pop-up that asks you if you are sure you want to exit the Activation menu. Obviously select yes. then your good!
[Android General] Lunaillij:
I ordered one for $15 from Amazon. It arrived today. Your trick to bypass the activation screen worked like a charm. Thanks! Now I can use the phone as an IP camera as planned.
[Android General] drdrryan:
Would this work for the LG Ultimate 2 as well?
[Android General] pettilan:
Will this work with a LG L3 phone?
[Android General] Chelseakay97:
I have the lg tribute 5 and this does not work because thers no back or home button. Any suggestions?
[Android General] ItsBeenFun2017:
I thought the phones usually gave an option to skip the activation anyway?
[Android General] DeeZzNutZz:
when all else fails, turn off data and wifi when promted hit next and when available check googles locations bull****...and th wifi gps tracking crap...then next....worked for me when nothing else would....and yes i was pissed it was that simple
[Android General] phonecapone:
Got a lg optimus exceed 2 lg-vs450bpp in a box of phones and this did the trick.
[Android General] cbbe:
When do I push these buttons
[Android General] nehaxavier:
Here are few steps to follow:

From the Activation Screen select Emergency call.

Enter the following *#83786633 ( *#TESTMODE ) which will disappear when you press the last 3.

A toast with the text Softkey is enabled will appear.

Then press the home button.
[Android General] rootatoota02:
Go to settings system update...update firmware....update system software.....then the device should be back to normal and ready to do the "up, down, back, hard key search button....to exit and bypass that annoying activation screen.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Chuck_IV:
Back on the 4.1/MC2 updates, I used Google Voice without issue. However, recently when I went back to Google Voice I discovered a major issue.

After doing the *28########## code, if my phone was ON and I missed the call, people weren't able to leave me messages. They would receive an automated phone company error message stating "the first 3 or 6 digits of the number you have dialed, is invalid"(I have verified this by calling my phone from different landline phones). HOWEVER, if my phone is turned OFF completely, then Google Voice picked up the missed call just fine. It's only when my phone is on and I miss the call, when I have issues.

I updated from 4.1(rooted) to 4.3 with Lorjay's MC2 to MK4 rooted zip, so Knox is not involved. It seems like there is something not right with the way the phone tells Google Voice to pick up after a missed call, but I have no idea where those type settings would be.

For reference, the stock voicemail works perfectly(after clearing GV with *38).

I have no idea how to go about fixing this. I posted on the Google Voice forum, but no answers and I have found nothing like it after searching the web.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tadamhicks:
I've poured through the threads and have not been able to find anyone who has given *explicit* instructions on how to root the Nexus 10 running 4.4.2 without unlocking the bootloader. I found methods for 4.3* and 4.2*, but nothing for 4.4.2 yet.

I'm sure I'm being an idiot and not digging deep enough, but in an effort to save myself some time I'm asking you good folks if you might help a desperate soul.

Thanks in advance.

Edited to add: I run Mac OS X and Ubuntu (13.04). I do not currently have access to a Windows License nor do I want to pay for one. This is relevant because I did come across Wugfresh's toolkit, which, while awesome looking, is Windows only.

If this is the only solution, for those who have experience, how does it run via Wine?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anthony2424:
Why do you not want to unlock the bootloader?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tadamhicks:
Part because it isn't necessary for my purposes and part because I don't really want to deal with backing up, wiping and restoring (aka laziness). I just want SU access to my file system.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anthony2424:
Admitting to laziness is not something you should be doing. Anyways, try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2003938
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tadamhicks:
You're obviously a better technologist than I am... But are you a better philosopher?

Let's start with a question: why is admitting to laziness not something I should be doing?

And two more:

1. Would it have been better for me to bs a response to get what I wanted from you without the scolding?

2. Did I ask for your opinion on my values?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anthony2424:
I'm not here to argue about philosophy, I said what I said based on the rules of the forums, I found that link in two searches, you've made your account to ask this one question, did the link help or is there still an issue?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tadamhicks:
The link did not help. I had found that thread before. Last page you can see that it is outdated beyond 4.3, and there's no indication that it is suitable for 4.4 let alone 4.4.2.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abdel12345:
No I don't think there's a way. Ncry toolkit used to be able to but he stopped updating so it won't work in KitKat. You'll have to unlock I'd you want to do it unless there away I'm unaware of

Please press the thanks button if I help you.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anthony2424:
Well either way, you should always make a backup. Its really simple and prevents loss of data if anything ever goes wrong.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterSprinkles:
For now this ROM is pretty much stock debloated with just a few tweaks. Will add more tweaks as I get time or as they are requested. I was going to add more but people have been wanting a debloated version.

HUGE thanks to old&slow for his base and imoseyon for his amazing kernel! So go rape their thanks button!

As this is based on old&slow's stock build, it does NOT include Knox and will NOT lock your bootloader. Flash like a normal ROM.

Features:

V1.4

Switched from dkp to Lean Kernel V4.0 - Thanks imoseyon

Add shutter sound on/off menu to camera. (Works)

Removed "Software update" from Settings.

Remove limit of joined contacts.

Remove contact name length limit.

Enabled Rotation Control in Gallery. <3

Added a few Samsung apps back like Exchange, Email, Live wallpapers, Music, Widgets, stuff like that. (Still only 696MB)

GPE Boot Animation

Tweaked Bravia engine. Should be a little more noticeable.

V1.0

TW4.3 dkp kernel- Thanks [MENTION=4932679]decimalman[/MENTION]

rooted-----------|

deodexed------|

zipaligned------| - Thanks [MENTION=3074508]old&slow[/MENTION]

busybox--------|

init.d support-|

DEBLOATED- 300+ MB of bloat removed :)

Bravia Engine V3 - Thanks [MENTION=5104958]{C0deF0x}[/MENTION]

4way reboot menu - Thanks [MENTION=3074508]old&slow[/MENTION]

A ton of build.prop tweaks

MD5:- db8dc7c87d13d8960d829894397f16c5

Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5HSiomhoCsZUWFCTVhad2dwQ0k/edit?usp=sharing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterSprinkles:
Mine
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RCOVA:
Swag
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] athlet1c:
Thank you for the addition to the community
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] beepea206:
I'll definitely flash later to test, but is this one snappier than old&slow's build is? I'd like to have a stock fall-back, but his was too sluggish for me to keep as a nand.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] madhacker7:
MisterSprinkles has been busy with this and his MIUI hookup. Thanks for giving us options brother! Keep up the good work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterSprinkles:
Sorry guys! I apologize for my awesomely slow upload speeds. It's coming though, promise!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xbiker321:
Thanks for the debloated version :thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HandsomeOne:
+1 Same here tnx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pettigrew95:
Does this have Knox? If so will it effect anything on my phone such as baseband etc or anything? Will it effect my ability to restore a nandroid? I am going to flash just the ML1 modem then this ROM through CWM like i would any other ROM right? Only asking because of invisiblek's post about how 4.3 is all different now with how keys are signed etc etc. Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterSprinkles:
No, it does NOT have any part of Knox. Flash like a normal ROM.

Link in OP FINALLY! Enjoy! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pettigrew95:
Awesome! Thanks so much! Will definitely try it out! Only thing I will miss from current ROM is skipping tracks with screen off using volume keys.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] KevinGee:
Install Xposed framework, then Wanam Module and you can customize it until your heart desires. and Yes it also includes the Volume up and down skip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pettigrew95:
Not familiar with either of those are they both zips and installed through CWM? Which order do they get installed in? Finally, where can I find the threads to download them? Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] KevinGee:
heres the link, just read through it and see

they even have a video of "How to Install"

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2383484