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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jedhurricane:
I've been trying to fix this phone for about a week now with hardly any luck.

Problem: When pressing the power button to turn phone on, there is no samsung boot logo. the only thing that shows up is a black screen, [the backlight] it will stay that way until the battery dies.

i know it's not a problem with the display because i can get to the recovery screen by pressing the three buttons. i tried numerous wipes and factory resets, even tried to reboot from there. but it still wont boot up, it only ends up with that black screen. Also the green battery shows which further indicates that it's not a display problem.

Phone Description:

Model: GT-I9500

FCC ID: A3LGTi9500

SSN:-i9500GSMH

RATED:3.85V===:13 00mA

MADE IN KOREA BY SAMSUNG

IMEI:355236030

S/N:R21D48HDDA

That's basically all i know about this phone, not sure what mtk version it is either, i know it's a clone because on the hardware differences under the hood compared to the real S4. also it shows mt65xx [i installed the driver for it btw] when connected at battery screen.

[it's probably a legend or a superking since it's from korea i think]

Some things i've tried: i downloaded android SDK, MTK droid tools, SP FLash tools, for some reason, i keep getting error 8200 in sp flash tools and mtk droid tools doesn't detect my phone.

I tried flash updating firmware with adb sideload, it always ends up with an error ''aborted''. i can't enable usb debugging since the phone wont turn on.. :/,

Also can i make it work with a stock recovery img. or something?

Attached: battery screen, recovery screen, when the phone is powered on, after battery pull.

Can anyone help me?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JB_Da_Greatest:
Hi all, I currently have a Droid DNA and I plan on getting A moto G in May from Google play because my contract will be up with Verizon. I plan on getting on my wife's family mobile plan with it to keep down costs... I want a good device that won't break the bank and this seems to be the winner weighing price and features... I just want to know what are you guys experience with it? Is it laggy? Does it have horrible battery life? Should I stay away? Just any opinions you have about it is welcomed!!!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Durteedee:
Wait just keep the DNA. But the battery will last you most of the day so its great. No one has said it was laggy ever. It is quite smooth. If you are getting on T-Mobile you should buy it from Motorola. The droid DNA can be used on gsm network just turn the phone off remove the Verizon sim turn it on and then put in the new carrier sim. I been on eBay looking for a cheap DNA for that reason

sent from my lady's MOTO G
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] petran_7:
My friend the phone is just great.

I am using it for two weeks and I have no lags at all.

Plays all the games. Loud speaker. Great battery.

Only the camera is not great. It is a simple camera but it comes with HDR and slow motion video.

I love this phone. Take it!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digitalmahdi:
I can say i'm just satisfied!

everything is fine with mine, and battery is a real ass kicker!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] centavar:
Very smooth, great battery, very good screen with Gorilla Glass 3 and usable camera. Still can't believe the price tag, very satisfied.:good:
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrcorey:
There is a HUGE problem with this phone. Because it's so awesome, you'll be spending all of your time on the phone. The long screen time, the long battery life, the great screen, the smooth transitions.

You'll be spending all of your time on the thing, as you won't be putting it down.

Sent from my Moto G
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lightningdude:
As one who roots every phone I get, I've been running without root for a while (Verizon can't unlock bootloader or root yet). There are only a few tweaks I miss from rooting, otherwise, it's a fantastic phone.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Minervamc:
For me,I,m satisfied with this device.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ellowmatetyler:
Yea it is a great phone. I love mine. I'm running the latest cm. It's got a lot of dev support and there is quite a few roms to choose from if you like to flash everything you own like I do.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angus_xda:
Hi

I was playing around with my phone and tried the old hack through the settings screen, *#*#4636#*#*.

Switched it to LTE and set up a new APN for Rogers LTE.

It Didn't work. After more reading I discovered this wouldn't work for me anyway. I have Android 4.4.2 and I don't think my SIM is LTE enabled.

I rebooted thinking it would just go back to the original settings.

It seems to have gone back but now I have No signal at all.

I am with Rogers. I tried going back to the original APN settings and selecting Rogers.

The phone is finding the correct networks for my area.

I tried the Reset to default in the APN settings. This sets the APNs to Rogers LTE and chatr, not the original Rogers APN that I started with.

The phone is rooted but running stock Android 4.4.2.

The baseband seems correct.

What have I done and how do I fix it?

Have I done something to the Rogers SIM?

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Berrydroidcafe:
Did you flash a LTE Hybrid?

Sent with my Nexus® 10 minus 3
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angus_xda:
I didn't flash anything.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Berrydroidcafe:
Had to assume that because I've never seen someone try LTE without doing so. :cool:

What you can try is find the stock radio, which might still be the same as you are using, then flash it. Maybe that will reset things back to normal.

Sent with my Nexus® 10 minus 3
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angus_xda:
No luck.

I tried flashing the stock radio then flashed everything using efrant's instructions. Still no go.

The thing I find strange is when I select Reset to default in the APN settings it sets the APN to Rogers LTE not the default 3G setting.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klvnhng:
Delete the Rogers LTE apn and make a new one with this info:

Name: Rogers

APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn

MMSC: http ://mms.gprs.rogers.com

MMS Proxy: 10.128.1.69

MMS Port: 80

MCC: 302

MNC: 720

APN Type: mms

You can also try this one:

APN: internet.com

Username: wapuser1

Password: wap

Go to phone info *#*#4636#*#*, and change network type to WCDMA Preferred. Reboot, and see if that does it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angus_xda:
I've done that several times.

Still won't connect.

The error is; No service. Selected network (ROGERS) unavailable.

When I search networks Telus, Bell and Rogers all show up.

I've tried selecting Rogers and selecting automatically. When I select automatically it selects Rogers but comes back with the same error.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexcheveau:
Try reflash Radio
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angus_xda:
That was already suggested.

I have tried wiping everything out and flashing a complete stock 4.4.2.

I've also tried another Rogers SIM.

This is getting ridiculous.

All I did was change a setting from "WCDMA Preferred" to "LTE/GSM auto (PRL)" and back again and that killed a phone?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace42:
I find this very strange. I use the secret menu on two phones but have never heard of this happening. My N4 will only lose signal for a few moments before switching to gsm autoprl, after switching from LTE/GSM.

Sent from backpack
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angus_xda:
Mystery solved.

I don't know why it happened at exactly the time when I tried LTE but...

The phone has been reported lost or stolen.

I bought it over two weeks ago. I checked the IMEI on the Government web site, that is supposed to protect us from this kind of thing, and it came back clean. I checked again last night and it's blacklisted.

I would say the girl that I bought it from got it on a $0 contract. Sold it then reported it lost or stolen. She's still on the hook for the contract but, so what, she'll never really have to pay it. Either that or it takes 2-3 weeks for a phone to show up on the blacklist.

Either way, the Government initiative to blacklist stolen or lost phones sounded like a good idea but in reality it's not protecting anyone.

So, now I have a small tablet and learned a lesson. Don't buy used cell phones and if you do, don't trust the protectyourdata.ca web site to protect you.

The site boasts;

"Purchasing a pre-owned device?

Check the IMEI number here to ensure the device has not been reported lost or stolen in Canada."

Thanks for trying to help folks. I did learn more about Android through this. :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klvnhng:
That really sucks :(

But thanks for letting us know.

Sent by carrier pigeon
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angus_xda:
I've seen about 2 or 3 threads on Android Central with the same symptoms that seemed to never get resolved.

I suspect they had the same problem and either didn't know how to check or were to embarrassed to say.

I was upset but I want others to be able to find this answer.

Through buying and selling different phones working my way up to the Nexus 4 I'm really only $110 out of pocket.

A 16GB Android media player with WiFi must be worth $110. :)

So, is there a way to eliminate the wireless radio and leave WiFi?

I guess I should start another thread on that.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klvnhng:
I guess the simplest way would be to just have airplane mode on?

Sent by carrier pigeon
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angus_xda:
Airplane mode also turns of the WiFi.

I just pulled the SIM, deleted all APNs, turned off Mobile Data and left WiFi on.

The warning that I had no data connection is gone and I still have the ability to make a 911 call if necessary.

Unlocked, rooted and flashed a USB-OTG enabled kernel. This is great fun... :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klvnhng:
You can turn wifi on with airplane mode on as well. Just do it after airplane mode is already on.

But that works too, I guess :D

Sent by carrier pigeon
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angus_xda:
Yep, just figured that out.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisrozon:
Did you make a police report? You might not be able to recoup anything, but you should still make the seller be responsible for their actions
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbrooks58:
Hey guys I recently flashed the newest version of omnirom and I think it broke my root? When it first loaded up superSU was not present so I downloaded it and opened it but it said the binaries needed to be updated but it keeps failing. Is there away to fix this?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bunnycool:
flash supersu after u install the rom
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hammer_Of_The_Gods:
Hi,

Yes, try to flash SuperSU: http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip, it should do the trick.

By the way wrong section...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shizkoff777:
Yeah wrong place to post your question
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
do not post these threads in the development sections. only if you are developing somwthing does it go here. questions go in q&a, same if you need help. something so basic as this you should have searched for, not a thread posted to original development. bad boy!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbrooks58:
Sorry I'm not sure why it went here! I was in the q&a section when I clicked new thread. I apologize you can remove this if you would like.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
just watch where you post in the future. youll be alright :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] theheavy:
Now Samsung have brought out some GS4 variants with the Note-style stitched "leather" backplates, does anyone know if these are yet possible to source in the wild for a standard S4, or even if they fit?

I'm in the UK so I'm pretty sure they'll never turn up on the official Samsung site, but are they available on other Samsung sites yet or on eBay etc?

I've always used a case though have started going naked again, but I'd kill to replace that horrible feeling plastic with the lovely feel of a Note style cover.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] djpharoah:
+1
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] shamelin73:
+2
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] phooeyllama:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2646803
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] malybru:
Mod Edit

^^^As phooeyllama suggests^^^

Thread closed

malybru

Forum Moderator
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QBaller:
Newbie Question:

I want to install the KNOXRAID 2.6, do I the wipe System and Data on the STOCK ROM or perform a wipe on a newly created ROM slot 1?

Thanks
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] graydiggy:
Read the OP. It clearly says exactly what to do.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] butchieboy:
Dont wipe stock rom slot

Butch and his Big ol Note3

---------- Post added at 08:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:00 AM ----------

Create a new slot..slot 1, do a backup of you stock slot while in safestrap

Butch and his Big ol Note3
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] interfeatboy:
Dont wipe stock rom slot

Butch and his Big ol Note3

---------- Post added at 08:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:00 AM ----------

Create a new slot..slot 1, do a backup of you stock slot while in safestrap

Butch and his Big ol Note3

+1
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] DanielGuta:
when you think that it could be possible to root our Xperia T with 4.3 update?:fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] matt4321:
Downgrade to 4.1, root, upgrade with root to 4.3, this is the best way currently.

I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get a direct root method for 4.3 since we can do what I said above
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] nlooooo:
That's the method if bootloader is unlocked, there's a few of us not willing to unlock it yet.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] deepershades:
Use flashtool to roll back to 4.1.2, doomlord's rooting technique for rooting that firmware, jump to the development forum to grab the touch recovery by peetr, and then use darklord's deodexed stuff to get rooted 295 - did it today and the steps are relatively well mapped out for you - I can vouch that it works for locked bootloaders on stock firmware :good:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] VitorMSA:
I got root following darklord method with locked bootloader. :thumbup:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] matt4321:
you can downgrade with an ftf, I'm a non-unlockable bootloader so know the stuff.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] nlooooo:
Yes, you can downgrade, but you can't upgrade using Sony Update or Companion, you can flash rooted rom via recovery. If you upgrade with Sony tool you'll loose root.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] matt4321:
Yeah, so obviously when I say downgrade and root, I then mean you can have the intention of flashing one of the stock rooted 4.3 ROMs
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] corbett562:
I did it on lock bootloader ton of times
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] nlooooo:
What, rooting fresh installed 4.3, not flashing 4.3 custom rom?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Krauser Kahn:
I have locked bootloader, I only went back to 4.1.2 with flashtools, then installed root and CWM, after that flashed Dark Lord's 4.3 stock (the Bond one) and the SuperSU zip in recovery.

Everything running correctly.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Archaic1881:
Somebody will try to root it once the Z2 is launched: you can't downgrade that, but if a working root exploit is found it will probably also work on previous xperias.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] squillaciukm:
for xperiaV

is this method applied for xperiaT only?? how about V??

if yes, can someone give me more details about how to do this (tell me about what to download, what to do)

---------- Post added at 05:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:27 PM ----------

is this method applied for xperiaT only?? how about V??

if yes, can someone give me more details about how to do this (tell me about what to download, what to do)

// 2 weeks ago, i upgrade from 4.1.2 (rooted using doomlord v17) to 4.3 (singapore version using flashtool)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] DanielGuta:
with 4.1.2 i have root and how all we know with original update the root permission were lost.i don't want to unlock again my bootloader.i prefer that it will be locked,for keep it most possible original,because i like the sony software.i want the root only for xposed and his modules.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] Str4ng3r:
Hey guys!

Id like to change the ugly o2 skin on the phone app on my o2 xda neo. ive allready tried a tool called "my phone skin chooser" but it had no effect. ive also tried another tool wich name ive forgotten but it didn work either. does anybody know how i can get this tool to work or aother tool that does actually work?
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] Str4ng3r:
Absolutly noone out there with an idea?
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] TheBrit:
If you bothered to use the "search" function you would have found this thread: http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=35326&highlight=
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] terramax:
http://zombienexus.net/portal/default.asp
[Moto X Q&A] yazyazoo:
I am looking at a Sprint Moto X that is used and has a clean ESN. They don't include a SIM card. I was wondering how hard is that to actually get from Sprint and is there a cost? If it's too much then it's not worth it may be better for me to buy new.

Thanks.
[Moto X Q&A] nomad64:
First, this should be in Q&A. Could a mod please move it?

Second, Sprint Moto Xs are SIM-locked, so they will not work with Verizon, Tmobile, etc. They can be unlocked for International SIMs only by calling Sprint and asking (I believe this requires that the phone be activated on Sprint for at least 30 days, and the account be in good standing).
[Moto X Q&A] Kittiesoncrack:
First this belongs in Q and A section. Second, Sprint doesnt even use Sim cards, I have Sprint Moto X and the only reason there is a sim card in there is for the phone to stop telling you "NO SIM" its basically a place holder. and the only way they will give you one if activate or buy a phone from them
[Moto X Q&A] yazyazoo:
Sorry for posting in the wrong place. I thought Sprint does use the SIM for LTE purposes. I know their voice/3g is CDMA which does not use a sim.
[Moto X Q&A] nomad64:
Nope, Sprint does not use SIMs at all since they are CDMA. I don't know the specifics, their spectrum can only be used with Sprint phones or approved roaming carrier devices.

In the case of the Moto X, the SIM card is used only for International GSM networks. Most Sprint phones don't even have SIM card slots..
[Android General] cleverior.ipul:
read me first

tell me if i posting in wrong sub forum :)

Tested on my Galaxy Pocket GT-S5300 with GB 2.3.6 and IMO S79 V2 with JB 4.2.2 MTK6572​

basically, this is from here, but I make it into flashable zip to make it easier to use. because I'm sure not everyone has PC, understand about ADB and know about AROMA FM. ;)

So, If you forget the password or lock pattern to unlock your android device, you can use this flashable zip. u dont need to wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache. It is very very easy to use. Follow this :

The first way

Put the zip file on the sdcard

Go into recovery mode/CWM/TWRP

Install zip and select Password_ & _Pattern_Lockscreen_Remover.zip

Reboot your device

And enter any pattern.

OR

The second way

Put the zip file on the sdcard

Go into CWM/TWRP

Mount /data

Install zip and select Password_ & _Pattern_Lockscreen_Remover.zip

Reboot your device

And enter any pattern.

and voillaaaa !!! u can unlock ur device.

u can download Password_&_Pattern_Lockscreen_Remover.zip here

i hope this can work on any rom. :D

And dont forget to read my signature :p:p
[Android General] wfarid:
thanks for this! handy tool.
[Android General] cleverior.ipul:
read my signature bro
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dferg:
Over last few weeks i noticed that my data connection keeps dropping and i cannot connect to any website or anything.

I happens probably once every 10-20 mins but it shows i have full bars and H sign still there but nothing will connect or my tv streams stop working etc.

Only way to fix is either reboot or switch mobile data off and then back on again and then it starts working again after a minute or two. Its driving me crazy because i cant watch any live tv or browse the web properly.

Im stock rom not rooted my phone or anything - any help would be greatly accepted.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dferg:
Ok i dont want to jump the gun but i found this post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49148699

The user said to change APN setting MVNO to IMSI so i thought i would give it a try.

I have been watching TVCatchup now for 40 mins without a single hiccup!!

And like user said it seems faster than ever now :D

Any idea what changing this setting has done?

Will i wake up next month to a ridiculous phone bill or anything even though i get unlimiited data??
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kanes_Inferno:
Couple of questions.

1. Anyone notice when using a magnetic charging cable that the phone charges at literally half the speed that it does from using the regular usb cable?

2. Does the magnetic charging doc that was made for the Z1 work with the Z1s?

3. Does it charge super slow with the magnetic charging dock too?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eclyptos:
1. Yes, because your magnetric cable is not original. Many of this cables make problems because they do not respect Sony Specification. Mine for example charge 10% in 1 hour. Some of them working well, but is just luck.

2. Not sure about that but I think you can. I don't think they made a different everything in Z1s.

3. No. I got Original DK31 and in less than 2 hours my phone is fully charged. But if you buy not original one you can face this problem.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaosPerson:
Bwahhhhhh what? In less than two hours? What percent was your phone?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eclyptos:
15%. If you got not original, fake, stuff you get problem with charging. Try Original Sony first, then you will understand.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaosPerson:
No I was just asking so I could just use the magnetic charger instead of the cable, the cable takes me like 3 hours to charge unless it's because I plug in the charger with the surge protector thing I have plugged in with my computer. Cause when I charge the phone with just an outlet, not attached to any surge protector or the such, it seems to charge faster but it's probably just me, but anyways if that dock does charge in under 2 hours I will get one from the Sony website lol.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eclyptos:
I use the Stock Wall Charger 1.5mAh to 5V with the Original Dock. I spend like 26 euros for a best magnetic cable possible on eBay and it charge 10% in 1 Hour, Unbelievable. BTW, 3 hours from computer is normal because the mAh output is less than the Wall Charger. Next time I will buy original only or I will check the functionality of the cable and if it not working like it should I sand it back. Now I can't because i thought it was fine, but is not.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaosPerson:
I wasn't clear my mistake, I meant I had the charger plugged in with the block plugged into an outlet extension( the thing where it plugs into one outlet allowing 5 more things to be plugged in through that one outlet) with my computer also plugged into the extension outlet also, but my phone takes 3 hours to charge, but when I charge it through the outlet alone not into the extension it seems to charge faster.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kanes_Inferno:
Thanks for the help, I will look into Sony charging dock or magnetic charging cable. Think mine does like 8-10% in an hour... But my phone charges much faster with the usb charger that came with the phone. 3 hours tops and my phone is charged. I'm trying to preserve the flap, so may have to spend more and go straight from Sony, instead of Amazon.