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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Obagleyfreer:
It clearly isn't the best android phone for it's price if you can't connect to a mobile network mate.

Chinese phones have a lot of issues, the build quality and QC is bad and cheap.

I'd just go and buy a second hand S3 or S2, that's probably the same price and would be miles better.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knifey_au:
this is the problem with XDA. somebody doesn't know the answer to the question but they just have to give their opinion about something nobody asked for on a subject completely irrelevant. Did I ask for the best alternative phone? Did I ask for an opinion on chinese QC? If you don't have anything to contribute to fix a problem as described, with the phone as described, in the OP, then don't reply.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaswinky:
You would be right if this thread would be posted in his corresponding device forum, but it doesn't. People here knows a lot of issues for their s4 device, but not necessarily for other devices as s2, lg, Nokia, unbranded as yours..., and if they knew, they would answer to move it to the correct s2, lg, Nokia or unbranded devices forums before giving a possible solution. Yes, we don't know how to solve your issue, mainly because we have never touched your model device, as neither we wouldn't know how to solve same issue for a, for example, htc one, because we don't have got a htc one...

Where did you originally posted it? Search the correct forum for your brand (generic devices, other devices, unbranded devices, Chinese devices...) and post it there, and if you don't find it in xda, you will have to search for it in other forum platform if you really want anyone help you...

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
And here you are over a week later sans help. Hate to say I told you so (you bought up the cost of genuine handsets in the first instance BTW, not me) :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranger4740:
Some users want help from people but keep giving back hands to "xda members" :confused:

I remember an ex user over on dhd that eventually got band because of abusing the very people he so desperately needed help from.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theunderling:
Some people dont like being told the truth.This thread has been cleaned up already because the OP descended into posting abuse, and accused everyone with an s4 that they were fools for buying a "proper" s4.

His justification was that he cant afford a proper s4.He has already been told xda doesnt support clones, and in life you get what you pay for.

One good thing to come out of this is he shouldnt have any current or future problems with knox!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knifey_au:
descend? really? lol. And what does it matter where I originally posted when it was moved here by a mod. I'm assuming the mod knows better than me and actually took the time to read what the post was about before he moved it so HE thinks it's in the best place. nuff said. Also I could give advice on any brand of phone, and any operating system on any machine. the amount of knowledge would differ depending on the subject. Believe it or not you may be completely stumped at non s4 questions but there may be people like me who wouldn't be. The firmware seems to be "heavily inspired" by an S4 as well so S4 knowledge could be quite relevant if the problem is firmware based.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaswinky:
Ok, you win, if you are right and it is true your firmware is "heavily inspired" by an S4, here is the solution for your issue any of us would apply:

- download last firmware update from here and loaf of into odin: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=0#firmware

- enter in download mode (if you are able to...), by pressing pwr+home+vol- (our s4 enter here successfully... Does your "s4" enter?

- flash and enjoy your bricked s4 (our s4 will not brick applying it)

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Obagleyfreer:
Lol it's a forum mate, people can say what they like (within reason) and I was actually giving you good advice. No need to be rude.

A genuine second hand S2 is a lot better than a clone S4, simple. Not my fault you've bought a piece of rubbish and now can't fix it.

No idea why a mod moved this question here, it's as good here as it is in a Sony Experia thread. The firmware on your phone isn't based on TW at all, it is just made to look like TW.

Try this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2241503

You'll prob get more help there (if you remember your manners)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spamtrash:
Well, I have CAREFULLY read the whole thread.

I have read the OP statements, why he thinks that he shall look for help here, and I have read all of his opponents.

Guys, let's be honest: he wants a help with his problem, and (as he states) the mods have placed his begging thread here.

I agree with the logic behind.

Therefore, I have a similar problem: I was walking in the cold, rainy day outdoors with my dog. Not really having in mind that it is raining, I was using my phone for texting and calling.

And, here is my problem: when we almost returned home, I noticed something strange:

by dog made a big, badly smelling poo almost at my neighbor doors.

My problem is: shall I knock the doors asking for a paper?

the reason, why I'm describing it here is that this is the thread about CHINESE phone, and my dog had Chinese noodles just before, so, agreeing the OP's logic, I'm placing it in proper place.:laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knifey_au:
lol i love you.

p.s. just leave it on the sidewalk and pretend it was somebody else who stupidly fed their dog chinese noodles.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzabar:
sorry for the bad english...

im an idf soldier and im constantly in the field and exposed to dust and sand... also the phone is exposed to hit and falls...

im looking for a case that will protect from those things... i saw the BALLISTIC Nexus 5 SG MAXX Case but it has some flaws like in the screen protector that is not fully closed...

is there any other cases? actually the perfect case for me is this: youtube.c om/ watch?v=18c8gEoeJ9Y that combines battery and protection...

thanks..
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhilipTD:
I think the only way to keep the dust out would be to get a waterproof case like this.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzabar:
nice thank you it looks really nice but it has big black frame around it, i wonder if there is a similiar case thats more compact and small?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzabar:
wow i really need a case like: Lifeproof Case for iPhone 5

is there any case out there like this for the nexus 5?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shizkoff777:
Search seido obex waterproof cases a lot slimmer than the first suggestion
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzabar:
for nalvetho

i've seen it and there is no such case for the nexus 5... altough there is a good case " CONVERT® with Metal Kickstand Combo" for the nexus but it lacks the front protection...
[Omni Q&A] felipeas:
Hi,

I just installed OmniRom 4.4.2 for Xoom Wingray, and it works very well, thank you for the team.

But when I tried to create two more users, I was able to create only one.

When I tried to create the third user, the "+" line to add a new user was disabled, or not responding.

Is it a limitation to have only 2 users ?

Is there a configuration anywhere that could increase to add more users ?

Or is it a bug ?

Is there any way to add 3 users on this version ?

Before I had 4.2.2, and could create 3 users with no problem.

Thank you,

Felipe
[Omni Q&A] The_Zaxxon:
Hi. I just installed this today and it's amazing! Big thank you to everyone involved! I'm also having the same problem... I cannot add more than 2 users. I would like to have 5 users. Hope someone can help. Thanks in advance.
[Omni Q&A] XpLoDWilD:
Wingray support is not official, ask in the maintainer's thread.
[Omni Q&A] The_Zaxxon:
Wow, XplodWild... an honour to get a reply from you. Seems like our wishes came true and multi user support is now working for more than 2 users in the latest update. :)
[Asus Transformer TF701] wakkaday:
I'm finding it difficult to remove it

Any tips
[Asus Transformer TF701] sbdags:
It's extremely tough mate :) I found dong it from the sides first works. Work one corner out, kinds force hold it out and then do the same corner on the same side and it pops. Be careful as it is easy to drop. I always do mine over a bed ;)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChaoscripT:
Hi,

I have few questions about Google Now,

1. It's can update me about tv shows?

2. It's update me about package from amazon (USPS), if I got early (before I got my Nexus 5) email with Tracking number from Fedex, I can add it ?

Another question not about Google Now,

I use the phone with Hebrew language,

and all the is from right to left, how I can change it to Left to right ?

I mean, the watch/signal/wifi icon is in top right, I want it in top left, possible ?

Regards.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhilipTD:
Go to Google Now > Customize (Scroll down and tap the magic wand) > Everything Else and you'll see options for packages and TV.

Regarding package updates, it seems that Amazon no longer includes the carrier and tracking number in its shipping notification emails.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mansevolver:
I had the Epic 4G Touch a while ago, back when the GA10 (If you remember this... lol) build of Android 4.1.2. It was supposed to be official... but with the 4.0.4 fiasco I had high hopes for it. It basically brought Galaxy S III software and features to the S II.

I used the leaked GA10 JB rom for my Epic 4G Touch. I loved it. But times pass, and I've had many phones since.

My question is: Did Samsung ever release Jelly Bean for the Epic 4G Touch? What was the deal with this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Yes, it's called GB27
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mansevolver:
Ah. Thank you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeans980:
Hello, Any body help me, I have Samsung S3 CloneI need update.zip with scatter for jelly bean v 4.2.1 Mt6575 or Mt6577 Please if any have this firmware send me link

Please find attached File many thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Rommie2k6:
Hi all,

I would like to know if this is possible - Removing the "Calendar" & "Contacts" buttons from my Today Screen (you know, the last row...), which will result in the bottom row of the screen to show the shortcut icons (Wireless Manager, Screen Rotation, Battery, etc.)

EDIT" Damn, why is my title truncated?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ZeBoxx:
http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=27331&highlight=vjtoggletoday

a similar-ish project, which doesn't hide the soft keys bar, but I'm sure it's possible for the author to add that;

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=44938&highlight=green
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] PReDiToR:
Wisbar Advance Desktop will do this for you, you also have the choice to remove the top bar as well =)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AK1149:
I was using AOKP latest build, and noticed that the animation was not 360 degrees. I saw another one, downloaded it, but the resolution was 720 x 153, which looked small in my phone. So I decided to make it myself. Well it still have a little problem, the animation stops sometimes and then continues. If anyone can help me fix it, please contact me.

DOWNLOAD in ATTACHMENT

Credits to :-
[MENTION=3424769]despotovski01[/MENTION] - For his awesome tool Boot Animation Factory, which helped me view and create the bootanimation.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] BrunoSlivar:
Someone to recomend headphones with FM transmitter? I need fm radio when i run. With or without cable. In or on ear
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Joku1981:
This ones maybe: HERE
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] BrunoSlivar:
This is ok but something that i can connect with S4
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Acaibowl:
Sony MW600

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] duda_86:
Hi. I know that this post wasn't refreshed for some time but maybe I will be able to help someone. :) I was looking for some BT headset with ability to plug my own headphones. If you are looking good quality BT headset you may check some SONY devices. Yeah, I know... Samsung user with SONY headphones. :P I bought Sony SBH50. You may be also interested in two other models SBH20 and SBH52.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] isaak85:
I have Sony SBH50 and it works perfect
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Tangib1e:
FM?

So just to be sure I understand correctly -- this is asking about an FM headset due to the S4 (as opposed to, for example, the S3) lacking an FM radio? (because Samsung sucks dicks etc.)
[Motorola Droid 4] summer.cat:
Hi, everybody!

Several days ago i've got OTA update from VERIZON. You can download it from attach.

Changelog from official Motorola site

I agreed and installed this update. After it i had 98.72.18-8 SW version.

So, i have had the trouble: i couldn't got root rights by Dan Rosenberg exploit - Motorola fixed the way, we had root on previous JB 98.72.18 and 98.72.18-2 !

After analysing install-script file from OTA update and thinking around it i decided to downgrade with RSDLite to 98.72.18 and do some manipulations with SU binary:

Start point: 98.72.18-2 installed, rooted

adb kill-server
adb start-server
sleep 5
adb shell su -c "mount -o remount,rw /system"

adb shell su -c "cd /system/bin/ && mv run-as run-as2 && mv /system/xbin/su run-as" #because of script do chmod on this file

adb reboot recovery
#turn on Sideload manually in recovery
adb sideload Blur_Version.98.72.182.XT894.Verizon.en.US.zip
sleep 400
adb kill-server
adb start-serversleep 5
adb shell run-as -c "mount -o remount,rw /system" #i used RUN-AS instead SU =)
adb shell run-as -c "cd /system/bin/ && mv run-as /system/xbin/su && mv run-as2 run-as"
adb shell su -c "chmod 6755 /system/bin/su"

this way gave me root rights for adb Shell, but applications still not getting root.

Any ideas, how to fix?))

Sorry for mistakes, i've tryed to avoid it)
[Motorola Droid 4] summer.cat:
way to fix

So, i fixed it!

1. At the start, we have 98.72.182 system, rooted by Dan Rosenberg exploit

2. Installing Safestrap recovery

3. Downloading on sdcard-ext latest SuperSU

4. Under Safestrap, installing UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.89.zip

5. Reboot to stock Android, bying SuperSu pro key, installing

6. Going to settings, and uncheck Screen block (set NONE)

7. Going to Superuser -> settings, install checkboxes: Survival mode, Enable su during boot, Trust system user

8. Reboot to the stock recovery, installing OTA update

9. Booting to OS.... (After booting you can return screen block )

10. Enjoy!
[Motorola Droid 4] rruleford:
Orrrrrrrr update su binaries and back up root with voodoo. Temp disable root install update then voodoo. Restore root and enjoy... now I can only say because this is what worked for me without all the extra hoopla
[Motorola Droid 4] summer.cat:
I can take a video with Vodoo, which will fail with restoring root.

Before posting, i've tryed voodo ota keeper, and ota keeper function in another superuser software)
[Motorola Droid 4] karlsdroids:
Thanks for the heads up on the update breaking root. I'll have to wipe my phone and start fresh before I do the update......unless I go kitkat.

Update.....

I tried voodoo and the OTA would not come through for me. It looks like the update will be more complicated than it's worth so the kitkat rom's will be in my near future.
[Motorola Droid 4] mercermtn:
Voodooo worked for me on latest O.T.A

Voodooo worked for me on latest O.T.A
[Motorola Droid 4] bigmatty:
Voodoo worked for me too. Just got the OTA notice today from VZW. Followed rruleford's steps and it worked.

This was my first time using Voodoo, and possibly my imagination or possibly not - but something funky happned where I needed to reboot the phone and re-check enable in SuperSU, which was obscured by the fact Voodoo was stating it ~had~ root...
[Motorola Droid 4] Thrackan:
So, is there anything besides these bugfixes in the update? Any Android version updates or maybe a fix for the Shift key behaving like a lunatic?
[Motorola Droid 4] bigmatty:
Dang.

My wife already applied the update to her D4 and now I've lost root on that device. Can anyone advise me what to do? Should I use RSDLite like OP states? I am confused because Moto SBF page says "never flash an older version"...
[Motorola Droid 4] svrnmnd:
tried using voodoo and the update wouldn't work...dono what to do.
[Motorola Droid 4] bigmatty:
Did you disable SuperSU after you backed up w/ Voodoo?
[Motorola Droid 4] svrnmnd:
Negative, how do I disable? NOTE I use superuser not superuserSU
[Motorola Droid 4] bigmatty:
Im not 100% sure w/Superuser - its probably similar: in settings uncheck 'Enable Superuser'

Also - if anyone out there has info on helping me w/ my wifes D4 here (a couple posts up) I would appreciate it...
[Motorola Droid 4] rruleford:
Looks like you'll have to wait for a new method to be released orrrrr if another d4 is available that's rooted try downloading voodoo on both devices and backup root on rooted device then copy backup file to unrooted phones voodoo directory and try to restore that way and don't forget to update su binaries
[Motorola Droid 4] bigmatty:
Awesome - thanks for the reply! Yes, I have my D4 same as hers, working well and w/ a Voodoo backup... I had considered this, but couldn't find the Voodoo file backup location. Do you by chance know where it is?
[Motorola Droid 4] tcrews:
Why are y'all struggling so much with this.

1. You don't need to unroot.

2. You don't need to unfreeze anything.

3. RAZR_BLADE root method still works. You have to clear cache and data and force close Smart Actions before re-rooting.

I've done three Droid 4's already. All had different apps/services frozen via Titanium Backup and all were of course rooted. One (mine) got the SOAK at version .188 and the other two got the roll out at version .189.

Install update, clear Smart Actions and re-root with the razr_blade method .bat files.

Simple, works and reauthorizing Titanium Backup will refreeze all the apps you had frozen before the update.
[Motorola Droid 4] rruleford:
Not to sure as I deleted all mine when installing cm11 on stock ROM slot. Try above method with RAZR blade?
[Motorola Droid 4] bigmatty:
On 1 & 2 - not entirely sure anyone said to unroot or unfreeze, but I did read where it was advised to 'temp disable root', and when I followed that step voodoo did work great to allow me to update and restore root.

THANK YOU for 3!! I assumed based on some of the other comments that it didn't work. I just tried it on the other phone, and it DID restore root. VERY MUCH appreciated!! :)
[Motorola Droid 4] svrnmnd:
So I use voodoo to unroot I disabled superuser but the update starts and fails everytime, I don't know why, the little android starts to update, then just gets a red x through it...
[Motorola Droid 4] Wotta:
I have quite a few apps frozen, but apparently nothing that prevented the install from being downloaded automatically. I unrooted with Voodoo, installed the update, restored root and all is well.
[Motorola Droid 4] zadops:
confirm! razr_blade method still works on my phone
[Motorola Droid 4] qtipextra:
What changed in this update? My phone's been telling me about this update for about a week and I keep telling it later until I find out whats in the newest update. Anything that I should "want" to update for?
[Motorola Droid 4] rruleford:
Nothing really
[Motorola Droid 4] Shobai:
Any advances on this answer? Is it even worth updating?
[Motorola Droid 4] rruleford:
Negative. Seems they tried to patch root. No firmware or radio updates.
[Motorola Droid 4] zadops:
update from Mentor's Mod ROM, and now I lose the battery percentage indicator :( anyone knows how to enable it again?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2122709
[Motorola Droid 4] qtipextra:
Thanks for the info. I'm not going to update because I don't want to mess with my root config.
[Motorola Droid 4] rruleford:
Well its not too hard to backup it up with voodoo. If it doesn't work razrblade root still works just make sure to disable smart actions and clear data from it. Good luck
[Motorola Droid 4] bigmatty:
yup! and then you don't have to put up w/ the prompt anymore.
[Motorola Droid 4] mike253:
Does safe strap work with the update?
[Motorola Droid 4] rruleford:
Yes if u have root
[Motorola Droid 4] mike253:
And that should be obtained with motochopper?
[Motorola Droid 4] tcrews:
razr_blade, not motochopper.
[Motorola Droid 4] berndblb:
You probably froze or removed system apps or bloatware. The update is checking for "system integrity". If certain apps are missing it won't install. If you don't have a backup of your stock rom with all original apps present, you would have to

flash the full firmware,

root with RazrBlade,

install Safestrap,

make a backup of your system in Safestrap and put it somewhere safe for the next firmware update

Do whatever you like in Titanium Backup, install custom rom, etc

Those are the steps I had to take since I was sloppy backing up before removing bloatware.
[Motorola Droid 4] tcrews:
Frozen apps don't matter, removed apps do. Frozen apps are still there to be checked and patched but modified, replaced or removed apps will make an OTA fail.

I never unfreeze apps before an update as re-rooting and granting titanium backup root access again will mark all my previously frozen apps as frozen without having to manually do it.

Freezing an app doesn't touch the app, it tells the OS the app is not available. During the update the OS isn't loaded to even be told the app isn't available and once you do update and boot...the non-rooted OS can't be told those apps are frozen so they are now unfrozen.
[Motorola Droid 4] berndblb:
You are right and I stand corrected. :D
[Motorola Droid 4] exxand:
mine too. work perfectly, :good:
[Motorola Droid 4] 7April:
RAZR_BLADE does not work on *-189 firmware update

Sorry, but the results speak for themselves. Starting with a fresh SBF, allowing the update to occur, then attempting the RAZR_BLADE method fails. That's the only known state I can analyze with any certainty. If someone can duplicate my steps and get a different result, please post your details.

--#
[Motorola Droid 4] berndblb:
I did exactly the same thing: flashed the firmware, took the OTA, rooted with RAZR Blade in 10 minutes.

You will have to define "failed" because it is not the utility itself that's not working.
[Motorola Droid 4] zadops:
to all who did not success in rooting with razr_blade method

=> follow these steps

-Settings > Apps > Smart Actions > Clear data

-Settings > Storage > ≡ Button > USB computer connection > Select "Media device (MTP)

quote from http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43093024&postcount=11
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] lukas77:
Hi,

I found a guide how to make Flash player works on kitkat Roms.

Here is the link for modified APK.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2548001

Enjoy.

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] ktetreault14:
Saw this on twitter this morning. Gleefully they work out the bugs soon:D

https://twitter.com/SamMobiles/status/421961770769842176
[Galaxy Note 3 General] sohebq:
Great. S4,s kitkat test build is out, note 3 should come soon.

Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mrhizzo:
I need it!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] CliveEP:
They have to get this right after the s3 4.3 debacle, I only want this pushed out if it is 100% working!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] paul_59:
Don't understand the relevance of this thread.

I bought my Note 3 in November 2013 and since then I have been reading that Note 3 would likely be getting Kit Kat in late January / early February.