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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] galaxysiv:
Hi All,

I had purchased T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919) with Stock android 4.3 while I was in usa, and want to use it in my home country now as I have left usa. I couldn't found any unlock solution on internet for stock android 4.3, and T-Mobile would not give me the unlock code. I tried third party services to provide unlock code and it did not work either. So I went to a local shop, and he screwed everything up. When I went back to the local shop to receive my phone (hoping it might have been definitely unlocked by them), he told me that he tried to downgrade it to 4.2.2 but it did not work (only after reading through all the forums I realize there is no way to go back to stock 4.2.2 if you are on stock 4.3 because of knox / bootloader issues on 4.3, leads me to think the shopowner did not really do his research before touching my phone, and no, he did not do any EFS backup). In an attempt to unlock my phone, he also flashed Metro PCS stock ROM on my phone, not to mention, my IMEI number is also 'Unknown' now. I managed to get back on T-Mobile stock 4.3 ROM now but still IMEI is unknown. I also tried to go to nearest Samsung center and they said they would not touch international phone models. At this point I have no idea what to do. Any suggestions how to get back my IMEI and or at the least to get the phone working to my country's network?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] robertd0619:
Try flashing the mk2 modem using odin. That may work but not sure.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
Shop just need to pay you for new phone.

☞ Sent from here☜???
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sd_N:
I won't provide a link but there are ways to restore your imei and as for unlocking I have used fast gsm dot com and it has worked every time. I hope u get ur issues fixed. Good luck
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] galaxysiv:
Hi sd_N, is it possible for you to provide me the link in private so I can just restore my original imei. I will then try fastgsm.com to unlock as you suggested. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] galaxysiv:
Anyone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
Did you ever make any nandroid backups through recovery or save your /efs?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] galaxysiv:
Hi xdapowerapps, no I did not, I didnt knew the local shop would try to downgrade or flash METRO PCS rom on it :crying:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
The local shop broke it. Tell them to pay for it.

Also, the only reason T Mobile won't give you an unlock code is if the phone isn't paid for in full. If the phone is paid for in full, they HAVE to give you the unlock code.

Are you sure you didn't buy the phone in the US, then leave the country without paying the bill so you could use the phone internationally without paying full price? If not, there is no reason T Mobile wouldn't give you the unlock code. So there's some missing information in this story.

Also, we do not discuss how to change IMEI's on XDA. The only thing permissable on XDA about flashing IMEI's is restoring YOUR OWN IMEI from a backup. That is done by restoring the EFS partition. But you didn't have a back up so you can't do that. That means anyway to fix your IMEI involves what is an illegal hack and that discussion is expressly not permitted on XDA. That information is used for illegal purposes and XDA is not going to be the place where it's shared for legal reasons.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] galaxysiv:
Hi skipjacks, thanks for responding. Nothing is pending with t-mobile, I was on prepaid account. I bought the phone like 10 days before leaving usa (due to emergency). T-mobile says my number on this new device should have being working for at least 45 days or so with refill balance. My cycle ended after 15 days of purchase and I really didnt see any reason to refill it as I was no more in usa. And no, I dont want to CHANGE my IMEI, only want to restore my own IMEI only. I am not sure if my EFS partition is corrupted, because I rooted my phone tried to backup EFS folder now (I know its too late but still), deleted it and rebooted (as a few threads suggested it would regenerate nv data files), but neither did I see any nv files when I did a back up now, nor after I rebooted. When I rebooted, the EFS folder did regenerate but there were no nv files in there. Also, after deleting EFS and regeneration the serial number was corrupted, but when I restored my backup, the serial number showed up correctly again. Also my current backup contains the imei folder with mps.code_bat file. I noticed that even imei folder was not regenerated on deletion of EFS and reboot. I somehow have the feeling that this is still indicating that my original EFS folder is still present (though I may be wrong, because I dont know). But my concern is the nv data files, which I dont see anywhere. I did come across several threads about imei corruption and restoration, but the only one I didnt come across was T-mobile SGH-M919 with stock android 4.3. I am wondering if this has some different file storage structure for imei (which again I dont know). At this point I am concerned about getting back my imei, I can get the unlock code from some reputed paid service again. I understand that open discussion about imei involving anything CHANGING IMEI is not allowed here. If anyone could just help me out restoring my original imei, even by pm, I would really appreciate it. I just dont want to throw away the phone and lose my money because of the error done by repair shop.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
First off....the enter key is your friend. :D Hit it every so often when typing giant blocks of text like that. :laugh:

Second, since your IMEI has been deleted, you now have to change it, even if you just want to change it back to what it was before. The process to fix it now is what can't be discussed here.

IF you had backed up your EFS partition, then it would be as simple as restoring it in recovery. That's all well and good. But your IMEI is now 0, so you have to change it to what it was.

But all that aside, you went to a store and they broke it. Take it back there and raise holy hell until they fix it for you or buy you a new one. I know consumer protections are stronger in some countries than others, but wherever you are, yelling and screaming is a universal language.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
You

learn

new

things

every

day. :silly:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] galaxysiv:
Can someone at least tell me what file in T-Mobile Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 Stock Android 4.3 contains imei number, so at least I know if I even have that file or not or whether it is missing? Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
Whether your file is missing, modified, or corrupted, you need your /efs folder to restore it. You do not have have a nandroid backup or the /efs folder. I am sorry but the simplest we can put it without sounding harsh, you're screwed. You need to request the local shop give you a replacement phone or credit to get a new one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] galaxysiv:
Update:

I went back to the shop and told them "You broke it, you fix it, I don't know how and I don't care, you gotta fix it". They managed to fix the imei number somehow. Regarding unlock, the shop ended buying the unlock code themselves. They mentioned that no one is able to unlock T-Mobile S4 with Stock 4.3 as of now without unlock code, unless they have some device like Z3x box. The phone is finally unlocked and working fine on my network. (YES, A HUGE HUGE RELIEF).

Everything is fine, except for 2 issues.

1. I want to backup my EFS folder so that I don't enter into trouble with IMEI again. I tried EFS Pro, but its not working. All I see is "'Initializing ADB server..." (the phone is rooted, usb debugging mode enabled, and supersu permission granted when prompted). I also tried to backup using Andromizer, but it says "Notification: File not found in /storage/emulated/0/Amdromizer/efs/efs.img". What is my best option as of now to backup and store my imei safely somewhere?

2. I am having issues with Wi-Fi. Before the shop flashed my phone, it was all good, but now it doesn't auto-connect to my home Wi-Fi anymore. Everytime I reboot or get out of range, I have to manually select my home network everytime and also enter the password everytime. Nothing has changed on my router. The other Samsung device that I have still auto-connects to my home Wi-Fi as usual. How can I fix this?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
For the efs you can back it up using recovery. Just boot to recovery and its one of the options in the backup menu. The resulting file will be like a few KB. Its supposed to be small. Dont worry

Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] makenmoney82:
Tmobile gave me an unlock code and my phone isn't paid for but I used the region lock away app before I got the unlock code and it worked but u got to be rooted
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChopperNZ:
Hi all, recently bought a fake s4 in Thailand which I've figured out is an Alps branded phone?

My problem is that my Three UK sim card won't appear to work in it, I'm not sure if it's the frequency of the cellphone network that won't allow it, or if there is something that I need to unlock in the phone. I've tried some of the unlocking codes from online etc but being that it's fake none of them seem to want to work. Not even sure how to access any of the service menus on it.

From what I can tell three network operates only on 2100mhz. My guess is that this phone does not support this frequency. How can I find out what frequencys the phone supports?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChopperNZ:
Also, just to let you know, when I go to mobile network settings, under data connection it says "3 UK". So it seems the phone is recognising the sim? But still unable to get any signal etc.

Also have tried using Network app from Play store and forcing phone into WCMDA mode which is what Three uses, but won't even allow me in the app, or normal settings. Just keeps switching back to GSM straight away.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aastr1t:
Hi, after the kitkat update my phone lags and cant make calls. there is no wifi nor sound..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Repulsa:
Download and flash this via odin by selecting Phone/CP https://mega.co.nz/#!WBAGQY6a!I0VafGCuw3HWV48uKNPumRXVejZBIwwxwsum9jkQrAI , If your problem still persist, Reboot into recovery and wipe cache/Factory reset then Reflash the New 4.4 kitkat leak. Have a nice day.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aastr1t:
Try'd this one to. only works when i flash GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1.Other words i think i am still on the older bootloader.. :P
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peyman92:
Hello

Days ago i was able to change/swipe between languages by space key but now there is a new button for this function with a world global icon.

How can I make it like before ?
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] hairytrucker:
I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else...

I just saw this on Ebay. I haven't ordered it yet, but it appears to be a generic cable for the Nook HD+. If it's true, maybe we'll finally start getting these cables on the cheap soon.

It's Ebay item number 360832581782. (I would link it myself, but, as a new member, I am not allowed yet.)
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] ManOfSteal:
In the UK these are now £5 at the official Nook site (along with the covers), has the US site not reduced theirs by now?
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] hairytrucker:
Sure, they dropped the price recently, but $15 is still way too much for a USB cable. Those cables are also notoriously flimsy. I'm just glad to see that someone (in China, probably) is finally making an alternative. Once the market is flooded, the price will go down dramatically. I don't want to give B&N any (more) of my money for their proprietary nonsense.
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] Radon_22:
Any brave suck.... I mean volunteers want to try one of these out and get back to us? :)

Sent from behind the wheel of my car at 95 mph.
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] hairytrucker:
I'll pick one up after I get paid on Friday and report back. I need an extra cable, anyway.
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] drcameron:
Looks like the same item is available on Amazon: Nook HD Charger + Cable Fits HD 7" 9"Models ONLY By Pure Power Adapters ® (I can't link either.) The B&N wbesite still has it for <$13 - cheaper than both the ebay and Amazon knockoff. Paying more for something I can't guarantee will work is not a good idea IMHO.
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] disappearer:
The issue for me (and many others, I'm sure) is that B&N do not ship outside the UK/US. I could definitely use some eBay trader who ships worldwide...
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] wellersl:
I'm intrigued for several reasons:

1) "6 YEAR WARRANTY" (?!?)

2) No mention of any electrical specs whatsoever.

3) *Clearly* a third-party creation, I wouldn't be at all surprised if this came out of a Foxcon facility.

I'd advise caution and suggest testing it with something you can afford to lose.

What interests me most is the 30-pin connector. I've been keeping an eye out for a source but it seems to still be too proprietary. Now it looks like there may be a source starting to leak a little.
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] jpisini:
I would avoid it this is listed in his comments

Negative feedback rating	Will not fit into charge port on my nook.Seller said to force fitting into it.	Buyer:

m***m ( 104Teal star icon for feedback score in between 100 to 499)

Jan-22-14 08:37	Feedback conversation

HOUSE WALL POWER CHARGER CABLE CORD FOR NOOK HD+ 9 in BNTV600 32GB SLATE SMOKE (#360832581782)	US $14.92	View Item HOUSE WALL POWER CHARGER CABLE CORD FOR NOOK HD+ 9 in BNTV600 32GB SLATE SMOKE

Negative feedback rating	Didn't work, no response from seller. Not wort paying ship to return.	Buyer:

1***1 ( 335Teal star icon for feedback score in between 100 to 499)

Jan-18-14 09:04	Feedback conversation

HOUSE WALL POWER CHARGER 4 BARNES & NOBLE NOOK BNRV200 BNRV200A TABLET EREADER (#360737312783)
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] wellersl:
Probably the best advice, overall. ;)
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] artesea:
I'll be happy to help out with anyone in the EU looking to get UK supplies. For us it's £5 all in, including couriered postage.
[Nook HD, HD+ Accessories] RageAgain:
I wouldn't say buy from this seller, but the cable itself may be fine. It looks to me like besides being unresponsive, and apparently refusing to refund monies, this seller seems to regularly ship the wrong product.

Of the negative reviews for the HD/HD+ (BNTV400/BNTV600) cable, in a one month span, one was a failure to deliver ( I have had issues with the post office loosing a package recently - couldn't even get reimbursed completely, a long painful, and boring story but not at all the sellers fault ) and the other was probably the wrong product.

In the same one month span, I think I counted more positive reviews for the same product. So, I believe that the cable itself is probably fine...

That said, what I want to do is a case mod, or some type of snap on adapter that will hold the connector firmly in place and supply a standard USB port(s)/HUB with passthrough ( I have an HDMI adapter that I want to open and see if I can use for this ) in the bargain.

I am in no hurry however, so I don't know when I will get around to trying to do it...

Hopefully someone can find a cheaper source for this cable, for those of us on super limited income ( my mom bought my nook and hdmi adapter and case... )
[General Topics] donnyriyadi:
Hi all,

I use my wizard to get emails from a pop server. But I also use my PC to get the emails. I have already set on my PC, so that the copy of the emails are left on the server for 3 months. How can I set such a configuration on the Pocket PC ? Because if i received the email on my ppc and than deleted, the emails on the server will also be deleted, so that I can't get the emails on my PC anymore.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naz191197:
hey guys my samsung galaxy tablet 2 7.0 p3110 wont start or charge,i did try charging it but the battery logo just stuck it wont spin or do anything,this is actually the second problem,actually i just sucessfully ropted my tab then in my stupidity i installed chainfire 3d it is stuck on the boot screen but i managed to ge to recovery but now it died,it wont charge or anything how do i fix this i'am just a kid with no money :( i dont have that knid of money to replace it with a new one i just dont know what to do now,i wold really appreciate if some would help me
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] Imtiaz369:
Hlw,frndz when i try to swipe my finger for shot for batting in World Cup Fever -it force close.

i try with chainfire 3d and it not work-

bt i bowling without prob.

is it happen in ur mobile- plz help

if u know ,plz say me how to solve
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] mohamedrashad:
Clear data or re install game

Press thanks if I helped
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] Imtiaz369:
try.,nt work
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] vlc07:
try old versions of world cup fever game
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] Imtiaz369:
old version work nice-

is it prb of new version
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] ~Unify~:
I think The new version's graphics can't handle your phone.....so it's force stop....
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babyyeobo14:
i insert my carrier to my note 2 and its work... but when i try to insert different carrier it says "NO SIM INSERT SIMCARD" i dont know if my N7100 is UNLOCK.. help meeee... :(
[HTC One X] lk1zhm:
I have a question, in the original ROM from HTC OneX a normal FM radio is in the zenders that you can receive in your area. Using the heatset This apk also install the custom Rom And I mean no internet radios.
[HTC One X] donkyshot:
If I understand correctly you're looking for a non-streaming fm radio player other than sense. Spirit is the way to go: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1059296

Sent from my couch using WiFi forces.
[HTC One V] CZNexus:
Is Fastboot and ADB supported on windows 8?:D
[HTC One V] parkourz:
Why won't you check by yourself and tell us the result?
[HTC One V] mrcorey:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=adb+fastboot+windows+8

Sent from a phone that's running a ROM
[HTC One V] ninad.mt:
lol
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonyleeloveyou:
Here are 2 pics I just took.

Well,I've seen it on Sony Xperia Z before,so i think that's a pretty low-end piece of screen on our Gs.

Go check and maybe find more,just facing the light,and it's much more easy to be noticed when screen off.

View attachment 2510669

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[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bprzybytkowski:
I'm using anti-glare screen protector on my Moto G and didn't notice the problem you are reffering to, but during film change to correct cut one yesterday I actually did notice the grid you mention. It was quite annoying, to be honest.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaramigo:
i did notice that, but I can't complain for those details in a phone this cheap.

To me, the screen is superb.

Cheers
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmzqla:
It's really hard to see them on my device and I suspect that's the touch sensor grid, it's too regular IMO. There are devices with more noticeable touch sensors, so I can't complain.

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EDIT: Removed useless part....
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Piaer:
I think it is touch detecting. I saw that on every smartphone with LCD display.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] OrionSpa:
Can we put in our xperia V effects for the camera like the Samsung galaxy s4 camera (drama shot, erase shot,...)

thx
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] josephnero:
No but you can use lenovo super camera.it has all the features you mentioned
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] thunder888:
For Drama Shot like Samsung, you can use Motion Shot : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2573312

And this another Camera Mod - Motion Graph for Xperia :﻿ http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2578800
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] OrionSpa:
thx for both
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryk k:
where can I find the bootanimation for Nexus 5?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 5 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CRIME INC.:
See the op of this thread if you're looking for the stock boot animation. Or if you're looking for the location in your storage it's under system\mediahttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2546313

[BootAnimation] C0deFire Animation

sent from my Hammerhead Nexus
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoJo:
The one in data/local always plays first and if the phone does not find one there, it will play the one in media/system.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Gilbert:
Hi,

I know everyone seems to be upgrading to other new rom upgrades for Qtek 9000 but I am wondering if anyone came across the new Qtek 9000 WWE rom from one of the european FTP sites for Qtek?

Gilbert
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] rikram:
They are not interesterd in customer care that's why still their update is pending
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mcyates:
When charging on Cyanogenmod the leds flicker between amber and green when your have a notification. Unlike the stock htc one whch doesn't, it just stays on constant amber until its charged then it stays on constant green.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skyfury:
I'm pretty sure my HTC does the same with stock. Correct me if i am wrong?!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamilmirza:
yes :)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rnaka530:
Changing the Color Notification LED

If HTC ONE has LED GREEN for notification update and LED RED low battery then why cant I find how to map RED to notification?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamilmirza:
there are plenty of apps of on PlayStore for remapping, like Light Flow
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rnaka530:
It seems like a pretty heavy app to just change color. Why are permissions list so many?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mirko De Pauli97:
Will cyanogenmod support this device... we'ew waiting for his fantastic Custom Roms!
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JRkkTheGamer:
Maybe...

I've found that the bootloader has been unlocked (no flipped screen bug) so this opens the last door leading to the development of ROMs for this device I believe, so we might see some in the near future.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blissville:
Which custom ROM can I install to use SMS feature on kitkat for my nexus 7?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gamer R:
Is Sony Lens Style camera compatible with Xperia SP ? If yes, is it worth buying ?

And if it is compatible, then how to run it ?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pavapizza:
i think its compatible, because it said it for latest xperia phone. the only 3rd-party camera app i noticed that support this is camera 360, theres a menu to use sony style camera
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papawil01:
If you're talking about the dsc qx10/100, yes they are compatible.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] empis0:
Hi, on mobile i enter to download mode and on pc in terminal i run following command

sudo heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img --no-reboot

but error occurred:

Heimdall v1.3.1, Copyright (c) 2010-2011, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au

This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.

If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/

Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...

Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
ERROR: Failed to initialise protocol!
[Sony Xperia ZR] Lasantha:
After 4.3 I'm having low signal. I usually have full bars but now they sometimes go to zero. Anyone else having problems?