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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tedmonddo:
Hi all, I'm new to XDA so hopefully someone can help me. I purchased a brand new unlocked note 3 N9000W8 in canada from a cellphone store on Monday Morning. The phone was great and worked without a hitch and had android 4.3 on it.

Later on during the day, there were numerous news headlines regarding a 4.4.2 was officially released. So i decided to do the software update. With failed attempts with the message "Your device have been modified, Software updates are not available"

I checked my Settings > about device > status > device status and it states custom or modified. I am unsure how this is possible thinking it was a brand new phone. After some in depth reading i powered off the phone and check the android download mode (power, home button vol down key combo).

It states device status: custom, firmware: custom, knox 0x1 (which meant my warranty was gone essentially). I proceeded to call the shop i purchased the phone at, and the manager said they buy the phones from the distributor which unlocks them before it gets in their hands. so it must have been rooted prior to me receiving the phone.

Long story short...i know its been quite the reading already my appologies. I used samsung KIES to backup the phone and it updated it back to the stock firmware 4.4.2. I was prepared to loose the root as i dont need it. More concerned about the warranty. With the device and firmware status back to original i can now do OTA updates, however

Problem i have now is after the factory firmware upgrade to stock, my sim no longer works on the network. Seems as if the device has a sim lock, but it never asked for one. A local cellphone shop in st.catharines said there might be an issue with the baseband after the official update.

before the update, i tried all the suggestions such as unmounting the sd card, wiping cache, using supersu to unroot.

Can anyone chime in on what the problem may be? I go to school here, so if all else fails i will have to go back to toronto where i purchased it, and have them figure it out. just a hassle for me to get there without a car.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tedmonddo:
i just realized this was posted in the wrong section of the forum. sorry mods, can it be moved to Q/A?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ssgoku129:
When the distributor told you that the phone had been modified to enable an unlock, why did you say, "I was prepared to loose root as i dont need it"... the problem is fairly obvious, you had a software-unlocked phone and even though the seller told you that you would lose your unlock, you wiped it back to factory anyway lol...

honestly though, that's extremely sketch, lemme know that shop and I'll report them to BBB, you should never be paying for a cell phone that comes rooted unless your buying something from pacific mall, there are several options for you to unlock the phone, using software, hardware, or IMEI unlock codes
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xclub_101:
You had a pre-rooted software-unlocked phone (that was originally network-locked). Your warranty to Samsung is completely void, you should get something in writing (or record on audio) from the guy that sold you the phone as to the warranty of the phone.

Other than that - you can buy a network unlock code for something like 15 USD or so.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] shadowswittness:
So what is everyone's choice as a launcher for their new tab ? I have the 8.4 and I'm using the next launcher 3d and love it.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] jmill75:
Google Now launcher. Use this on every device I have.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] jaegorith:
Do you have to be rooted to install the Google Now Launcher? It shows as not compatible with my 10.1 Tab Pro in the Play Store.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] jmill75:
No just do a Google search for Google now apk
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] moz2k12:
I use most of the time Nova Launcher! performance feels much better than Stock Samsung :good:
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] cloud71:
I tried Google now launcher and I can't get it to work right.

I installed it and I can't get into settings.

I click on the shortcut icon in the app screen, we'll when it in there, which its only in there when I have another launcher running, anyway I can't find a way into settings when gn is running, I've tried clearing cache and uninstall and reinstall and nothin.

Sent from the Galaxy TabPro 8.4 aboard the StarShip Enterprise
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] shadowswittness:
It only has the gn settings available. You will have to use the app for settings in your app drawer.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] cloud71:
Are you saying to use the settings for regular gn and not gn launcher ? Because I cannot find any settings to make more screens for it or just anything.

Sent from the Galaxy TabPro 8.4 aboard the StarShip Enterprise
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] mario23:
Can't go wrong with Nova or apex
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Warm_ice:
Why nobody use TSF Shell launcher?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Jeshter2000:
Action launcher FTW .... Gestures FTW..
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] adasmus:
Nova Launcher its very soft and fluid. :good:

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TSF Shell Launcher works fine too.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] arvonn:
Google now launcher on my Pro 8.4 . much smoother than the cc stock Samsung goofy tile thingy
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] gramps50:
Waiting for the Tap Pro 12.2 and my guess it will get Nova Prime, have it on all my other devices.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] askalator:
Nova Launcher is still my fave launcher :)
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Protagoras:
Another Nova here, in all my Android devices.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] arvz:
I find Nova Launcher's app icon fonts are too small. I'm using Smart Launcher Pro 2
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Rhodesfreak:
You can increase the size of the icons from nova's settings, it looks way better than the stock launcher.

Best regards
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Goudacoin:
yea im new to andriod... been using apple for a while... got the 8.4 for my new tablet... going to be trying nova... any apps that i should try for my new tablet ;0
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Goudacoin:
ok so far been using the free nova launcher for a couple of hours now.. have to say its way better then touch whiz... thanks for the info !!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Chris_n00bz:
I'm still using the stock launcher... Haha. I installed Nova Prime as soon as I turned it on (just like all my other Android devices). Then again, I tried the stock launcher and quite like it, so am using it at the moment. The occasional stutter doesn't really bother me anyway.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] golfinggino:
Nova launcher prime with cm11 works great for me
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Protagoras:
Tablet UI mode?

Does anyone know how to enable "tablet mode" on Nova for the 8.4?

I'd like to have the dock vertically on landscape, currently it takes a lot of room on the bottom of the screen, and I can't find a setting in Nova to enable that.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Mike Austin:
I am still on the stock Samsung launcher. For me, I have two reasons to change: 1) be able to edit the launcher menu at the bottom of the screen, 2) to reduce battery drain. Battery drain seems to be attributed to Google Play Services, but I read that the stock launcher may be the culprit.

I have tried three other launchers, but the options were so many that I could not be bothered to plough through loads of settings to get something simple and familiar - like the stock launcher (which I am quite OK with). It seems that so many apps enable me to waste my time organising my work rather than enabling me to do it!

[Update]I have now changed to Nova to get rid of the Samsung magazine, which was the cause of significant power drain. I would have liked to be able to increase the icon font size to the same as the original, but I guess that is a feature that they are working on.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] RiverCity.45:
I'll put in a plug for ADW launcher. I've used it for a long time on my phones and works wonderfully on my 10.1.

Sent telepathically to my SM-T520
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Touz604:
Nova Launcher gets my vote ! Way faster than stock Samsung Magazine UX.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
No launcher is working good for me except Stock ;)

When i will flash CM11 will i also use trebuchet so ...

Sent from my beastly SM-T320 !
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] pduke7:
never liked after market launchers like nova etc. I don't know. actually I never liked rounded buttons. I am a Xperia launcher fan. but I definitely hated Samsung stock launcher as soon as I saw it. so I ended up with ADW and a great feeling of "something is missing"....

stock launcher is soo " corporate" that makes me sick but the tab is really great, I guess now with the price drop, custom rooms will become more and more giving alternatives to us unsatisfied ex Xperia users....
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
[MENTION=5251300]pduke7[/MENTION] you can also search for a xperia launcher port ;)

Sent from my beastly SM-T320 !
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] pduke7:
what is a Xperia launcher port?????? :confused::p:confused:

OMG!! i just saw what you mean!!!

so I just need rooting only?
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
https://mega.co.nz/#!qlQEwJaa!EvtocI3TpMRH-UdYkS7hMGkNjk2RwjzFnoeSXrhhLPA

There you are a APK of the launcher !

Sent from my beastly SM-T320 !
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] pduke7:
thanx a million man!!

could you send me a description of the port page as well - it's good to know what you are installing after all :P
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] mscion:
I'd like to give it a try. Can anyone comment on how well it works? Any problems? Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
I have one problem on my T320 with this launcher :

The apps are on the top of the screen overlapt with system scales.

But the functionality is awesome with this launcher ! Very innovative ;)

Sent from my beastly SM-T320
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] mscion:
Thanks. I give it a try later today.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
The best launcher i've seen is still the stock launcher :)

For rooted users is there also a fast version ;)

Sent from my beastly SM-T320
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] mscion:
Hi. Unfortunately link did not work for me.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
Are u on mobile?

Sent from my beastly SM-T320
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] mscion:
Sorry, I guess I'm not.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
Nope, when you're on desktop will it be fine .

When you're on mobile then you need to install the MEGA app :)

Sent from my beastly SM-T320
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] mscion:
Hi. Gave it a whirl but, clearly, I would have to work with it a bit to get somewhere so I will pass for now.

For customizing UI, seems like using Xposed modules and setting up gestures with apps is more productive for me at this time.

One of my most favorite modules now is Swipeback.

Actually one of the most customizable launchers I've come across is sslauncher.I've used it on my Note 3. Folks might consider trying that one. For example, you can have a different wallpaper on every page and set up your landscape and portrait screens independent of each other. Takes a little effort but the end product can be nice.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] pduke7:
is it possible to have dock bar on stock launcher?

does the lite (for rooted) version have one?

am I asking too much?

.....
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
Which app are u talking about?

Sent from my beastly SM-T320
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] pduke7:
I mean the touchwiz stock launcher with the addition of a classic android home dock at the bottom (instead of Google search, screen indicator and other assorted nonsense that we have now)
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
Soo... i don't knoww

Sent from my beastly SM-T320
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] thdervenis:
Apex Launcher

Apex 2.5, much better than Nova

You can also edit the size of the fonts.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] HKSpeed:
Is there a way to increase the app drawer grid on the stock launcher? Is there an xposed module that'll allow that? I like the stock launcher after I freezed the Magazine UX widgets/apps on Titanium Backup.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] hundred_miles_high:
This would allow a dock with a stock looking launcher:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epic.launcher.tw
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Stuart Little:
November/December will my HTC One M8 arrive !
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Kimi Kei:
I would like to try Nova prime ... Im using Nova prime on my android phones
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] amphi66:
??? .. .. .. my Apex is v3.03 .. .. ..
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] wsimon98:
I use..

Nova and lighting launcher...back and forth. If you've never tried lighting I recommend it;)
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] thecdn:
Action launcher has been my favourite for years. Have it on my phones and tablets. The features and flexibility just work for me.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] wase4711:
If there was only a way to get notification counts in Action, like using Tesla in Nova, I would switch for sure, but AFAIK, thats not supported in Action..
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] iarapilot:
I am surprised that nobody has mentioned ADW. It has been around for a long time. I use it on all my things. Many options. I also use multipicturelivewallpaper and have a different wallpaper with each screen. Look into it.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] wase4711:
ever since the APW widgets stopped working properly, alot of people have moved onto something else, IMO..
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] justjayhere:
Smart Launcher 3 Pro
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Themes and Apps] Bluecham:
Lightening Launcher. I just purchased my tab 10.1 pro and am currently customizing it with Lightening...
[LG G Flex] christiam.coronado:
Has anyone attempted to deodex there stock rom for the g flex??? i just wanted to know if its possible without a boot-loader and recovery. i found multiple links that show its possible and i see one that is pretty easy by using titanium backup. so what do you all think any opinion or suggestion are greatly appreciated. :)

Titanum back up method: http://androidforums.com/a75-all-things-root/676252-tutorial-how-deodex-rom.html

other method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2374008

other method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2463405

other method: http://androidforums.com/esteem-all-things-root/481351-guide-deodexing-stock-rom.html

other method: http://technologic101.wordpress.com/2012/07/24/tutorial-how-to-deodex-a-stock-android-rom/

other method: http://forums.androidcentral.com/mo...cks/30539-how-manually-deodex-your-phone.html

other method: http://www.s4miniarchive.com/2013/11/how-to-deodex-rom-in-samsung-galaxy-s4.html

other method: http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-themes/4620-how-manually-deodex-your-phone.html
[LG G Flex] kintwofan:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2681091

I've done it. The problem is without a recovery we can't just flash this. You could try the titanium method since it would be done right in the phone or if you're in T-Mobile you could adb push my version that I linked

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Worst case just flash to stock and you're good again
[LG G Flex] christiam.coronado:
thanks for your response i might take a hit at it
[LG G Flex] mattwheat:
I have the paid version of "Android Tuner" and it has an option to deodex ROM so even with out a custom recovery I did it any way. It worked. I'm deodexed. But I don't honestly see the benefits of it. Since odexed ROMs split the apk into two parts so that only the portion needed to boot with the phone boots, an odexed ROM actually has a faster boot time and from everything I've read can actually perform faster/snappier.

Sent from my LG-D959 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[LG G Flex] brittoking:
Android tuner will deodex the entire Rom? Interesting man. I've got the app but I'm wondering what if any benefit I'd get outta the deodex-ing, without custom Roms, recovery, etc that might make more use of the tweak.
[LG G Flex] christiam.coronado:
i just wanted to see if it was possible without a recovery. i tried the titanium backup method bit it seems that i need the pro version. but android tuner sounds interesting. i might go that route did you have any type of FC or glitches? also i heard deox is great for theming
[LG G Flex] kintwofan:
That's the main reason to deodex it makes any mod or theme much easier to create and they say it saves space in the system partition as well
[LG G Flex] mattwheat:
No I'm not getting any FC's or anything. Runs just as smooth as before. An I'm not sure if ANDROID TUNER has the option in the free version. The paid version is around $8. Def worth it. I use it. To gain entropy a man he read/write cache processor temp. Startup manager and has a huge selection of tweaks to. But the option is under system manager/one clicks then its the top button. (De)odex. Pretty cool app even has an xposed module.

Sent from my LG-D959 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] JokieSmurf:
I have installed CandyKat rom and it's working beautifully. But I, for the life of me, can not get any version of GApps to flash. Every time I try it gives me the (bad) error. I did manage to get a really old version to work that I no longer have but the problem is all of the google stuff would just constantly crash and wouldn't update. Any ideas on what I can do? Or what version is needed? Because no matter the version, re-flashing the rom, clearing cache/reset/dalvik cache doesn't even help. I can install the google play.apk but the problem with that is Google Play Store tries to open and force closes immediately. Any help is appreciated, thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] captemo:
Have you tried going to another KK thread and trying their gapps file?

The one I use is the mini file I think. Try the links through Beanstalk thread. Patch is solid.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gimmeitorilltell:
What recovery are you using? It's most likely an issue on your end as no other folks are having this issue with all the gapp packages out there. Try with a fresh Rom flash and gapps immediately following.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] slade_300:
im trying to restore my call history but im not sure where the database file sites or what its called. can someone help me please.
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] Nx Biotic:
HTC Flip was a concept that came to mind as a user and dev when I started using the HTC ONE. A simple way of "Flipping" from one launcher to the next. In the end, the result was Flip.

Flip is my first app based on the HTC SDK so I expect some negative and positive feedback on this. HTC Flip has been out for about 3 months now and has seen over 10k downloads. Altho I'm going to guess 36 percent were force closes of users trying to launch the app on a non HTC device but thats why we read before we install. As of now, their are 2 variants of Flip.

HTC Flip (Home Management)

Flip is a simple application that will search your device for any other launcher and presents them to you and allows you as a user to manage and switch to them. Simply put, its a Sense Home management application. A user clicks on a launcher (like Blinkfeed) to launch for the time being, than presses home to "Flip" back to normal launcher. This app is meant for users of Sense 4.0+-5.0 Android 4.1.2-4.3. In the settings of the app, I've included a change log of progress and shortcuts for Blinkfeed. Flip was designed to allow a user to use their favorite launcher and switch to Blinkfeed when need be to enjoy a harmony setup. Flip also comes with a Home Assist Action provider allowing a user to swipe up from home to launch Flip instantly. Currently adding more features to make it more Sense "friendly" .

HTC Flip for Blinkfeed

Flip for Blinkfeed takes advantage of the already provided tools and software inside Sense 5 and 6. Once installed, Flip will create a launcher icon for Blinkfeed as well as create a home Assist Action provider to launch Blinkfeed with a swipe motion when enabled in the display and gesture settings in the android settings. An example would be me using the Google now launcher as my default and with a swipe, I can launch Blinkfeed to check out my news, and than press home when I'm done to return to Google Launcher. Flip for Blinkfeed has to offer these features

-Absolutely no cpu usage

-Absolutely no memory usage

-Absolutely no battery usage

-No Permissions

-Hardly any physical memory usage (code itself is about 40kb)

-Built to fit any setup or theme for a user having a launcher shortcut and Home Assist launch

-Easy!

It will also tell users who have installed on a non-htc device that the app isn't capadible rather than give them the big FC.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask or PM me. The original post and Google play links can be found in Op Link in Sprint section.

Developers may contact me regarding how to integrate Flip in Blinkfeed in a custom rom rather than using the apk. Permissions are needed to use Flip in a custom rom and Flip for Blinkfeed may not be used in roms.

Original Post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2447068

Any feedback is appreciated
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] Nx Biotic:
Op Updated

Google play links

HTC Flip-

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Biotic.flip

(Will not work for Sense 6,Working on an alternative)

HTC Flip for Blinkfeed-

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.NxIndustries.Flip
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] Nx Biotic:
HTC Flip recently updated to support clearing launcher defaults and settings defaults
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] Nx Biotic:
HTC Flip for Blinkfeed

recent 1.1 update

-Backport support for Sense 5 (Android 4.3)

-Removed Support Lib

-Debloated code

-New Blinkfeed 2.0 icon

-Optimized to search and attach to Blinkfeed
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] bmtdan:
I am very interested in this. As I'm on sense 6 though I'll wait for an update.
[One (M7) Themes and Apps] Nx Biotic:
I currently have no plans for an update for HTC Flip for Blinkfeed as of the time being, there's nothing to update as it works beautifully and just a 25kb package. It is how ever on a M8 Spring promotion sale untill the end of April.

HTC Flip (Home Management) will be receiving a Kitkat version for Sense 6.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alexandar92zr:
I have a poblem, my stickmount app is not working after i flashed francos kernel when i was on stock kernel it recognized my usb stick but now when i plug it in via otg cable it does not recognize it. Anyone has an idea what is the problem?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave2metz:
Maybe his kernel isn't compatible with OTG. I had a hard time getting my Meenova recognized with a different rom/kernel. But once I changed roms, it was perfect. Does Franco support OTG?

NEXUS 5
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mikeonic:
Check root