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[Xperia Tablet Z General] Cat McGowan:
DRM keys are licenses created by evil lawyers and TA is a memory partition were the licenses are stored. Without these licenses, Sony's Bravia Engine will not work. Unlocking a tablet causes these licenses to become invalid; therefore, the TA partition must be backed up before the tablet is unlocked so the TA partition with the licenses can be restored.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] pandaball:
You don't have to downgrade to unlock the bootloader. You can root on any software version if your bootloader is unlocked. All you need to do is flash a recovery, flash a superuser zip and flash the stock Sony kernel back and relock the bootloader (or not, since it makes not much of a difference anyway if you do not backup TA)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Rootk1t:
you're right, but Sony's Bravia Engine is just a software script that enhances vividness of colors in Album app. I guess they made it for Xperia Z screen (which was definitely worse than HTC and Samsung ones) to compete with others.

Two screenshots below show Bravia Engine On and Off.;)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
It does that plus a few other things. But it also works in the Movies app too.

This video explains how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awzgNWxRcOI

And since Xperia Arc that there is Mobile Bravia Engine on almost all Xperia devices.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Miro24h:
I think flashtool autoback-up TA partition. Because i have just unlocked my friend xperia sola bootloader i didnt notice any differences. Thx i am planning to buy xperia z1 compact so i will take notice of this hepful info/warning

Sent From SGP311

Android OS: 4.3

Root Status: Not Rooted

Bootloader: Locked

Build Number: 10.4.1.B.0.109

Other Devices: MT27i
[Xperia Tablet Z General] cirovi:
Hi,

but is really so easy ? :confused:

I'm on a SGP311 whit 10.4.1.B.0.109 and unlock bootlander but I lost my root...

How to flash a recovery ? The installer of XZDualRecovery by Nut dont'work...:crying:..
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Miro24h:
U have to use SuperSu pro while updating on OTA any other methods of updating will remove ur root.

Sent From SGP311

Android OS: 4.3

Root Status: Not Rooted

Bootloader: Locked

Build Number: 10.4.1.B.0.109

Other Devices: MT27i
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
No, it doesn't.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] cirovi:
I'v unlock bootlander but with Sony utilities many times ago.

The BLU button on Flashtool can relock it anyway ?

The superSu pro can preserve the root if i flash an update with falshtool ?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Miro24h:
-Yes it can relock it just press the BLU button and press relock u must be connected on flashmode.

-No flashtool, pc companion. Will loose root even if u rusing SuperSu pro.

Sent From SGP311

Android OS: 4.3

Root Status: Rooted

Bootloader: Locked

Build Number: 10.4.1.B.0.109

Other Devices: MT27i
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Markos1992:
back up TA partition with out root

i dont find a way to backup TA with out root. can somebody help me please :confused: ... i have wanted to unlock bootloader but im scared of do something wrong... :silly:

Thank you. :good:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Nepturion:
There are always new methods on unlocked.. But no one wants unlocked so your title and your post is actually misleading.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] liamtoh1:
As mentioned in the title, I no longer get any reminders for meetings in my PDA (T-Mobile USA MDA, stock ROM)

I have already tried "wakeup tweak" by Burr Oak software, but no luck there.

I did a hard reset and everything worked well for 2 weeks and now its back no notifications.

Anybody has any other solution?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] vax:
I also had the problem... Others also did. I had to do a hard reset.

Maybe we should do an inventory of our software to find common points.

I use :

- WiFiFoFum

- .Net CF 2

- TCPMP

- Calendar+

- TaskPlus

- PHM registry Editor

- CryptoCard

- MemMaid

- Pocket Informant 2005

Before I did a hard reset, the last software I installed was TodayWarrior.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] liamtoh1:
Scarybear Software ClearNotify (to try to rectify the notifications but did not help)

Burr Oak Software WakeupTweak (to try to rectify the notifications but did not help)

TofClock TodayPlugin

Jonathan Sachs DOF

Jonathan Sachs Ephemeris

thirdByte Corporation pocketConvert

Biomobility DateCalcCE

MohairSofa Calendar+ Today Plug-in

TCPMP

David Andr Batti

Total Commander

pRSSreader (now uninstalled)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] cgrillo:
Lost Notifications..

Have you tried MemMaid and seeign what notifications it sees in the queue?

Charlie Grillo
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] vax:
I tried it but it did not fix anything, even after removing notifications with no name.

In fact the notification is in the notification queue because the device wakes up, shows "notification" above the left soft key for a fraction of second then it disappears and nothing else happens.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] liamtoh1:
I agree. Same behaviour in my case as well.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] vax:
I forgot :

- smartskey

- omapclock

in the software list
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] vax:
:evil: Happened again!

But this time it seems I fixed it without reinstalling everything.

I used memmaid to remove some notifications in the notification queue :

- notifications for tasks that had been deleted

- notifications without a name

- duplicate notifications (that memaid did not detect but that were related to the same appointment)

Then I created a task with an alarm after the next scheduled calupdate and it triggered correctly.

I also used "recreate alarms" from pocket informant.

Hope this will not happen too often.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Echoloc8:
Having the same issue--for me, I installed the AKU2 update to my Cingular 8125, had to do reinstalls of software, and now calendar alarms don't pop up a message or make any sound.

Spb Pocket Plus

Spb Backup

ScaryBear Check Notifications

Inspiration for Pocket PC

ICQ for Pocket PC

PhatNotes

MemMaid

AvantGo

Adobe Reader

XDA-Developers RegistryWizard

Textware Fitaly

PDAMill Viewer

AM Tasks+ Today Plugin

SmartSKey

gfDoom

Peanut Press eReader

MameCE

PocketCultMame

PocketInformant (since removed)

-Rich
[General Questions and Answers] soona1991:
So here is the issue.

A few days back, small quantity of water fell on my N5.

I turned it off instantly. Placed in uncooked rice.

This method worked like charm.

Aftwr two days phone was working fine only a lot of water marks on display. So I ramped up phone's temperature and placed in rice again.

After 2 days water marks disappeared, but there are few bright spots left.

Pics attached.

Pls help me in the matter.

Thanks :)
[General Questions and Answers] fleabus:
What a little longer? :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rebor:
My TV Box ATV520E home screen looks like this

View attachment 2655991

The top and middle row of app icons are fixed. What part of android os is responsible for it. Specifically I would like to replace Facebook and Netflix with something else. I would appreciate any suggestions or hints how to go about it. I could handle programming, although I have no experience with android.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] drewstopher:
Ok so here is the deal: I rooted and flashed cwm touch. I flashed PAC man ROM 4.4.2 nightly and after installing like 15 or so apps from the play store, my WiFi stoops working. It won't pick up any access points (I know my WiFi router is fine). So after being fed up I do a factory reset/wipe and flash PAC man ROM 4.4.2 again, this time it works fine. Now I did a full wipe and flashed carbon ROM 4.4.2 nightly and same problem: WiFi works fine and after downloading many appsit spontaneously stoops working. Not wanting to loose all my settings I just did, I reflashed the ROM and wiped the dalvik cache and cache but WiFi still doesn't work. Please help thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Maybe you need a different modem than the version you've been using?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] drewstopher:
Its weird I thought that may be the case but I think the modem should work fine with my hardware... And it was working flawlessly for over a month (after I flashed PAC man ROM the second time before I switched to Carbon)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
I have seen posts where updating the bootloader required an updated modem. I suggested updating the modem in case you updated your bootloader. All this being said, it is weird that it just stopped working. Unfortunately, I don't what else to suggest other using a stock ROM for a while to see if the problem reappears.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] drewstopher:
Thanks I just did a full wipe and flashed seems to be working fine now..... But still weird thanks for input!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mza2k9:
I have tried everything in this forum in regards to re-flashing, the weird thing is I can flash 4.2 which boots up, but no sound or wifi, also once it boots I am able to use Kies to Upgrade the 4.4, but still no sound or wifi, if I try and flash 4.3 JB through Odin it fails every single time, I have tried multiple versions of Odin and multiple sources for the firmware file???
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
1. Dial *#1234# and attach the screenshot

2. Tell me if your phone is branded to one company phone or u bought it unlocked.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mza2k9:
It is Branded to Rogers Wireless Canada.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
1. You have to go SamMobile and sig in

2. Look for ur phone and download this firmware:

Model: SGH-I337M

Model name: GALAXY S4

Country: Canada (Rogers)

Version: Android 4.4.2

Changelist: 880525

Build date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:41:46 +0000

Product Code: RWC

PDA: I337MVLUFNC1

CSC: I337MOYAFNC1

MODEM: I337MVLUFNC1

3. Download it and unzip it.

4. Wipe all in ur phone

5. Reboot in DOWNLOAD MODE

6. Use Odin for flash that firmware (like the pic attached)

7. Good luck :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mza2k9:
I have registered at Sammobile and downloaded the correct firmware for 4.3 and it will not flash gets all the way to the very end and when it verifys it fails??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
You downloaded wrong firmware. You have to download the one I was telling ya before in post #4 :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mza2k9:
ok I will try the 4.4 when I get home the one you suggested, howvever I'm pretty sure I tried that with no sound and wifi issue.. i'll keep yopu posted thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
1. Flash that firmware 1 time and check if u dont have sound and wifi. If u havent them, flash again the same firmware 1 time more.

2. If the second time u flash it u still without them, dial *#1234# and attach the screenshot here and we will solve the problem :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TeknikalMusic:
Same issue

Hey, I'm having the exact same problem. I had a custom rom installed and I noticed that I didn't have much room left on my internal storage. It was probably a stupid move, but while my phone was plugged into my computer, I deleted a lot of the folders that I saw on my phone. I kept the folders I thought were important (Android, DCIM) but apparently I deleted some important files.

I have reset the phone multiple times. Still no wifi or no sound. I have the same model this person has (SGH-i337m) and it was locked to Rogers originally, but the person I bought it from had it factory unlocked. I'm assuming I still try flashing with the Rogers firmware? I still have 29 minutes left for the firmware to finish downloading and then I'm going to try flashing it twice like you recommended.

If that doesn't work, I really hope you see this and are able to help me out. If it doesn't work, I will dial #1234# and post what it says. Please reply asap if you see this. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiltswinger:
I have the same problem as well!

It wasn't until I read this post that I realized I have not sound either.

I'm in the process of running the update through Kies (takes FOREVER) and then I'll try these instructions. Originally locked to Rogers, but was unlocked so I can use SIM cards in other countries.

I flashed to CyanogneMod and then tried to go back and now have this problem, with the kernel warning in red when the phone starts.

I had this version on my phone before CyanogenMod - can I try putting it back on, or do I use the March/2014 release?

Model	SGH-I337M

Model name	GALAXY S4

Country	Canada (Rogers)

Version	Android 4.4.2

Changelist	2767305

Build date	Mon, 29 Sep 2014 04:07:02 +0000

Product code	RWC

PDA	I337MVLUFNI2

CSC	I337MOYAFNI2

MODEM	I337MVLUFNI2

Fingers crossed!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
1. Install this APP and see the CSC (like in the pic attached) for know your country code.

2. Download the correct firmware in Sammobile.com with the correct CSC.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiltswinger:
ok, I can breathe again.

I flashed the ROM that I detailed above and everything is working again.... sound, wifi, camera.... let's not talk about everything that was f'd up...

Thing I have learned:

Breathe. and don't show your stress when things go belly-up.

Ignore husband laughing at me and saying that he won't let me have HIS Samsung S4 to mess with now that I f'd mine

Always back up.

even more importantly, DON'T BACK UP WITH KIES. I LOST ALL MY TEXTS.... research a good backup program

keep the latest working version of your ROM on your desktop for the next time you f up for easy reference.......
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] THORMUNZ:
OK I'm trying to go back since in returning the phone back to sprint and it won't let me on twrp when I try to install it it just says fail!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] metalfan78:
What exactly are you trying to flash in recovery?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] THORMUNZ:
I was trying to return to stock so I got cnexus deodex rooted mk3 stock ROM and twrp won't install it it just says failed and I tried clockwork and it aborts then when I went back to twrp and tried to restore my nandroid it won't restore the data it would fail and I could only rainfall pacman and yeah
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] metalfan78:
If you're taking it back to sprint why not just use Odin
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] THORMUNZ:
Lol sorry I'm not home x)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] THORMUNZ:
If I was then I would've done that but I'm not I should've mentioned that x)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
They're gonna see that it's rooted if you're taking it in for fixing, but TWRP is known to have problems with non-AOSP ROMs... That's the main reason I don't use it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] THORMUNZ:
No they know its rooted the guy has known me and my family for a while and he's just asked me to just change back to normal
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] THORMUNZ:
But also it happens to clockwork recovery!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Then most likely you have a corrupt download
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] csmasn:
If you don't have knox, use this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31981341

A stock rom with custom recovery is not stock.

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] THORMUNZ:
Thanks I'll try it out !
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] THORMUNZ:
ok i tried that and it turns out i already had it but the thing is when i flash that it wont boot it stays on the samsung galaxy logo and i thought could be my file is corrupted so i downloaded it again and nope same thing
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Suleeto:
I'm starting this thread because the official update thread has become more of a "I can't update" and "this is how you get around that problem" than about the result of the update... which is not only fine but important. But I think it's just as important we discuss whatever changes are taking place in the new update once it successfully installs.

This thread is strictly for AT&T, and I encourage others to start one for other carriers as the bloatware and other crap will differ.

What I know:

- OTA Kit Kat update began rolling out on March 26th with the majority of updates available in the evening and then mass-available the following day (I updated on the 27th).

- If you have not rooted your phone, most people should have no problems with the OTA. If you are experiencing issues, go to this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51457419

- Once the update is complete, a number of people (or everyone?) have reported (including myself) that touch does not work on boot. You can take out the S-pen, navigate as needed, and tell the phone to reboot. Once rebooted again, touch should be restored (verified on multiple reports).

- New, faster boot time.

- More responsive menus and motion.

- Revised status icons from the "colorful" Jelly Bean look to the monochromatic grey.

- Reports of hotspot being disabled (which means AT&T lied IMO when they sold me on the "hot spot is free now" line).

- Google Wallet does not allow click to pay (someone else will need to elaborate since I have never used Wallet)

- There is presently no root for the OTA version of KK (that I know of)

Please add to this, evaluate what bloatware remains, or was added, what works still, what doesn't that used to work on JB, and so on.

Also, someone with an S-view case please let us know if the S-view window functionality still works.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Gary02468:
Nope, not everyone. I never encountered the problem.

That's not a change. Google Wallet click-to-play has never worked on the AT&T Note 3.

FoxFi no longer enables the phone to serve as a free WiFi hotspot.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] nigerson:
i have the official samsung branded flip cover and it works even better with the OTA update. It gives you more features when accepting calls. And overall more fluid.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Suleeto:
That's ok, I stated that a number of people did, not everyone. Not sure why. It could be due to whatever software was previously installed. But for those that have the issue, there's the fix.

I wil be honest, I have an unofficial S-view cover. But I just yesterday got my otterbox and struggled to get it on, dust-free. *sigh*.... .I will do my duty now and remove it from the otterbox and reinstall the generic S-view cover. FWIW it LOOKS official... has "Galaxy Note 3" in the official logo style on the bottom and "Samsung" on the back, embossed into the vinyl. Cost me 9 bux shipped. Worked fine before, absolutely nothing wrong with it whatsoever.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Gary02468:
You asked if it was everyone. I was just answering your question. :)

Anyway, thanks for compiling the list!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] LordGeek:
Here is the Official Announcement from AT&T in regards to the KitKat upgrade for our Note 3's.

Android™ 4.4 KitKat® Now Available for Samsung Galaxy Note® 3 Customers
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Suleeto:
I don't trust the "official" announcement. They're gonna play up what they want, and fail to mention what they take from us. Reports from actual owners/users is what we're after here.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Vandam500:
What features? I haven't noticed a difference from 4.3 and I also have the official S-View cover.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Jim Dead:
Got the Note 3 a month ago andI was very dissapointed that the Note 3 GPS voice was much worse that the Note 1. With the KK OTA upgrade, the GPS voice was changed and sounds better (although I think they put too much base/low tones in it).
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] dmbfan13:
Thats because it's the Samsung voice you're hearing, not the standard Android "voice". You can change this in Settings to the stock Android voice.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] neoman4426:
Could also install one of the IVONA TTS voices, those are pretty good in my experience
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] earhog:
Tethering is working for me on KK through the system menu via FoxFi.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rsfinsrq:
Google tts was recently made available in the play store.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tts
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jnrdata:
Both tethering and hotspots are working for me
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Gary02468:
What's your data plan?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] earhog:
I am on the new 10gb shared family plan and it is working.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jnrdata:
10 gig family shared value plan
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] xxxSuperserieSxxx:
same here don't trust the announcement anymore and planning now to move to windows phone and getting nokia lumia 1520
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Rukbat:
I haven't updated (I won't give up Safestrap), but from what I've seen, almost all the "improvements" have been done to 4.3 by the devs here. I have a PIN coded lock screen - with a camera. My GPS works except when I turn out of the development. (In the entire city, and on 75 mile trips, that's the only place it glitches, and it recovers in about 3 seconds) ... The only real "improvements I see are a little bit more RAM, a little faster (faster than X-Note on 4.3?) and default text app (but since I run the Kit Kat app, and there's nothing else installed, that's a big yawn to me).

AFAIC, this isn't 4.4.2, it's 4.3.1, with a few things broken from what you guys are saying. It's a minor point upgrade, nothing like what I think most of us were anticipating all fall.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] lawalty:
Can't side load any apps. The install button doesn't work.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] eroracing:
Do you use a screen dimmer app or something of that nature? If so disable it then your install button should come back! Not my fix but I read it somewhere...... Hope this helps.....

Sent from my Note 3 SM-N900A rooted by Designgears
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] dscline:
I know this is silly, but I miss the swipe effects on the lock screen. That was also taken away from my Note 10.1 2014 during an update some time ago. But on a positive note, mobile Hotspot is working now, but that could be due to our change to the new 10gb shared plan.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] YrrchSebor:
not much to add here but my native hospot still works also. i have the 10 GB Family Share plan as well.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] Elemino:
Samsung's TTS makes Google's TTS sound pitiful, even if you use Google's HD TTS.

BTW, if you go to the TTS settings in the menu, you can download Samsung's HD version.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] sharkattack99:
Yeah I'm not to impressed with the update either after reading about KK I was stoked about it now not so much glad I have it though.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] rsfinsrq:
Agree that Samsung tts is pitiful, but Google tts, which came pre-installed on the Note 1 & 2, and for whatever reason did not make it onto the Note 3, sounds much better than Samsung's offering. I use Google Maps frequently and grew accustom to the map lady's voice. I did try IVONA tts and others, and was almost to the point of rooting just to delete the hideous Samsung voice and replace it with Google tts, then it came available on Play. Nice to have that option back, I guess its all about preference. :good:
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General] jordeste:
I noticed that the lockscreen widgets only work if you don't have a security lock on. it's pretty lame in my opinion because I have to sacrifice being vulnerable just to have a quick flashlight since the "volume up-to-flashlight" option isn't available.

At&t Samsung Galaxy Note 3 KK4.4.2

Straight Talk $45/mo BYOP Plan

Killing the Competition.

.......still waiting for root.........