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[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] c1leahy:
A friend of mine recently took her T-mobile MDA Compact to a High St vendor to have it unlocked. Whatever they have done to it, they appear to have buggered it up properly.

She gave it to me to try and fix it.

When I got it, it would only turn on to the splash screen with the ROM versions displayed, and wouldn't load any further than that. It also wasn't detectable by Active Sync, so I had no choice but to put it into bootloader mode, and try to restore the ROM on the device in this way, as there was obviously something wrong with what was on it.

The upgrade started fine, using the ROM off the T-mobile web page, completing the Radio Rom upgrade fine. However, when it got to 10% of the Extended ROM, an error occured, and shut the program down:

ROMUpgradeUt.ex.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows.

You will need to restart the program.

An error log is being created

I tried this a couple of times with the T-mobile Rom, and got the same result, at exactly the same point.

I thought that perhaps there may have been a problem with the T-mobile UK version of ROM, so I thought as it was pretty messed up anyways, I would try loading another T-mobile ROM on to it. I trie both teh German, and the Dutch registered T-mobile ROM's, getting the exact same error during the upgrade, at exactly the same point.

I then changed computers to try and rule out any possible problem there, and the same result again.

I then proceded to try using the iMate ROM, changing the MaUpgradeUt file to the no ID one, as suggested earlier in this thread, and again got exactly the same result, with the second ROM upgrade stage stalling, and cancelling at exactly 10 again.

Can anybody offer me any assistance with this, or any ideas, or id it possible that the High St vendor has buggered it totally??????

And to boot, the store charged my friend £50 for buggering up her phone, when it is a pretty simple, 5 minute process to unlock one at home!!!!!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] pjam:
I'm no expert but just a thought, it is definately an mda compact and not an mda compact II isn't it? They look the same but are not.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] c1leahy:
No, I am very sure that it is the original T-mobile UK MDA Compact. I actually have one of each of the Compact and Compact II myself.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimsond:
Will the S5 on T-Mobile boot loader unlocked? And I need a 32gb. I want to get a new phone that has the boot loader unlocked.I may jump ship and go to the Sony Xperia Z2
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CrashTestDroid:
Forget about the Z2, wait and see what the OnePlus (AKA the first Cyanogenmod partnership with hardware) has to offer :)

Former Oppo engineers + CM = awesome

The only reason to get a Samsung is the incomparable SAMOLED.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimsond:
I can wait thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irokgalaxy:
When is that coming out
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dynospectrum:
its confirmed unlocked 100% if u want root and dont care about knox bit us chainfires autoroot -beanstown

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justintime001:
I'm pretty sure the boot loader is LOCKED on AT&T or any other US Carrier, aside from a TBA release of the Verizon Developer Version of the S5. He asked about the Bootloader, not the SIM card slot. The international version, apparently has an unlocked boot loader (someone please correct me if I'm wrong) but will only work at HSPA+ speeds assuming your nearby network supports the speed, otherwise you'll be getting standard 3G speeds and I know for a fact that there's a huge difference. I own the Nexus 5, Moto G, and LG G2 (AT&T) and the Moto G is only 3G. It gets excellent reception when I pop the SIM card in it, but it's definitely sluggish (most notably with web apps, cloud sync, and interruptions in streaming music from Google Music).

I would buy the S5 Unlocked Bootloader in a SECOND if it's hardware supported domestic (USA) LTE bands for AT&T.

**Does anyone know if there is even a variant on earth right now that you can unlock the boot loader on, that also is fully compatible with AT&T speeds?**

Because if not, I'm probably going to get the Moto X gsm dev edition today before midnight (big sale) or the HTC One M8 if I can get my hands on a Google Play Edition, but they've been out of inventory on Google Play every time I check. I simply want the S5 that is unlockable because it has a user replaceable battery, which means adding an extended battery. It also has a microSD card slot that allows you to use up to a 128GB micro-SD card. Honestly, how much better than that does it need to get? Oh yeah, an unlocked bootloader so we can workaround SD-card limitations KitKat has introduced - the details of which I am not fully aware of yet.

Thanks for anyone that responds that can link me to a reputable source to confirm...that or a fellow dev&member on XDA that clearly knows their stuff.

Cheers,

Justin
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icebear8:
I thought the T-Mobile s5 has a unlocked bootloader?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justintime001:
are you sure? someone please confirm.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RockRatt:
It is confirmed that the T-Mobile S5 is bootloader unlocked and can work on ATT network and get ALL frequency bands that ATT uses. Just check out the T-Mobile S5 Subforums.

They already have root, recovery via TWRP or some others, just not a lot of Roms yet. I follow the T-Mobile and ATT forums in case I upgrade from my S4.

Sent From My Spiderman,Ironman,Red,Dark Blue,Green, GreyedOut BadAss Themed I337
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rsmolen:
I can also confirm that T-Mobile's bootloader is unlocked. I have a T-Mobile S5, which I have rooted and installed TWRP and am running AllianceRom (from the international forum, so you are not limited to the roms in the T-Mobile S5 forum).

I actually also have sim unlocked the phone and am using Straight Talk (AT&T) service. I get full AT&T speeds, including LTE.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justintime001:
:cool: Questions about S5, will soon be passing on LG-G2, as awesome as it is.

Thanks for answering guys! I do have another question. I've been looking on swappa.com and even T-Mobile's website and I've yet to see a 32GB version of their S5. Since it has yet to be released, I wonder if it will have a locked bootloader when it is released, does anyone know when the 32GB version is supposed to be on sale? I assume it will ship with 4.4.3 or something. I did not end up getting the Moto X, so it's going to either be the M8 or the S5 and I just saw an article on the internet that the S5 GPe was put onto the play store and pulled very quickly sometime last week. M8 has 32GB, but no user-replaceable battery. S5 has 16 GB but can replace the user battery. I suppose with a fast and large enough microSD card, you wouldn't experience noticeable lag if you used your microSD card to store everything aside from commonly used/accessed apps/data.

Can I just go to a T-Mobile store or online and purchase an S5 outright? Given that it has an unlocked bootloader? I heard that some one people got the Verizon or Sprint version and they were able to use on the ATT network (apparently some of them are unlocked) but apparently having gotten the Verizon version means they can't use T-Mobile ROMs. How much different is the hardware? I feel silly for asking this question because I'm pretty confident I know the answer but it's a lot of money to shell out: doesn't unlocking the bootloader mean you can literally install almost any type of OS or ROM or Kernel to your device? Assuming you can support it yourself or the community has created ROMs that support it?

Last question of the least importance: Anyone running a hybrid HTC Sense from the M8 on their S5? I know there aren't many T-Mobile ROMs for the S5 yet, but I figure this is the best place to ask them since you guys really know what you're talking about.

Thanks everyone! If I DO come across the answers to my own questions, I'll post them myself.

-Justin

BTW! if anyone wants to buy an AT&T LG-G2, I have one in perfect condition that is sparingly used. I'm not going to post on swappa.com until I know for sure what device I'll be buying. However, I am willing to make a listing for anyone that truly wants an LG-G2 so we can make the transaction and I can ship the LG-G2 immediately after everything goes through.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tydiamond11:
Please share this far and wide!!! http://www.change.org/petitions/verizon-grant-galaxy-s5-users-unlocked-bootloader-upon-request
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rocketrazr1999:
I have a OnePlus, does anyone want to buy it at cost? It's unopened in factory plastic seal!!!!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4NDROID4LIFE:
I do. 16 or 64
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darthmalus:
12

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their is a thread on the GS5 general section on xda that delvs into turning on dormant LTE bands on international devices

[GUIDE] Add all GSM and LTE bands to your phone " keyword "
[General Questions and Answers] hopsin4444:
So like the title says I'm looking for some aroma packs like candykats candy sweetener so I can change my soft keys battery logo network and WiFi symbols and maybe more if anyone knows of anything please let me know thanks
[General Questions and Answers] chuckiev79:
This is a bit of an odd question. Is there a way to backup or otherwise retain an apps signed in status through a data factory reset?
[General Questions and Answers] DirtDigler:
sure thing
[General Questions and Answers] DirtDigler:
thanks
[General Questions and Answers] chuckiev79:
Huh?
[General Questions and Answers] shubhojit89:
Yes you can

Yes you can take the backup of sigin information using titanium backup(Like whatsapp,Skype,Viber)all 3rd party apps which require sign in except google..
[General Questions and Answers] chuckiev79:
That's not what I mean but thanks for your response.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shodenskie:
just a new xperia z.... already ordered its charging dock so that it will not always open close the flaps during use time...

but now... the usb port flap popping and opens itself is this usual and normal issue as others or only me? wtf!!!!

whats happening to thiss..... pls responce anyone... tnx....
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tOrNadO™:
If flaps are lose, then its not normal.. Your waterproof feature is compromised.. U have to get em replaced in service center, but no warranty for that.. U have to pay.. It costs like 1200rs in India.. They replace all the flaps.. Price depends on the region though.. Good luck with the flaps.. Also one more suggestion.. Use a bluetooth headset, dont open flaps at all.. Keep it safe.. Be gentle if u open.. Use Airstream to connect to PC's.. Use charging dock u bought.. ;)

Sent from tOrNadO™
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jonfensu:
Try cleaning the rubber. And don't blend the flap
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Don MC:
Is it possible you're somehow pressing on the glass surfaces and the air pressure is making the flap pop out?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trbr:
No.

The flaps routinely handle the pressure due to the normal daily variations of the atmospheric pressure, and due to the temperature variations. Both are much stronger than that what you would get from pressing onto the glass. Yet I bet that any of those are smaller than the mechanical force of the rubber friction that prevents the flaps from falling out when you simply tap on the side.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Z3PHYR:
I had the same problem with them, one was opening itself and the other one has ripped rubber and they replaced the flaps under warranty
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shodenskie:
Geeeee what a big issue im so dsspointed if i were knew this will happn i wont buy dis... Flaps nver been abused to open coz i used chrgng.dck amd i.usd blutooth nfc headphones... Wtf is wrong with this... Damn this is **** :(
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rer3:
Try to clean the rubber (the flap and inside) with a toothpick, do it gently, unless you want it to get worse, that's what I've been doing with my xz.

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what's the point of buying a phone when you don't use all of its features, sooner or later you're going to have it broken though.

I'm just sayin' my opinion, no hard feelin' mate :highfive:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shodenskie:
Yahhh.i agree whats the use.of its feature.if.it qont be use... Flaps ment tobe dmge even.not in use... Wtf..
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tOrNadO™:
I just posted an alternative.. I just told him about the 2nd way of using the same features, which makes easy without any wires and also gives the phone a better durability.. That's all.. No features are excluded here.. ;) Its just few of those tricks we can use as an alternative to maintain the phone neat and don't let it wear off... Although i would like the old fashion using cable to connect to PC.. :p
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akiainavas:
Flaps are not covered under warranty but since the phone is brand new, this falls under defective/manufacturing error category.

@OP: Don't repair your phone. Take it back and demand a replacement as you clearly got a defective unit. They are not supposed to be loose, therefore if they are, it means there's a manufacturing defect.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXZdabbler:
Never had a problem with my flaps. Open and close them every day.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tommy-Geenexus:
replacing the flaps yourself costs total 10€ and is done kinda quick.

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shodenskie:
i saw reviews and i saw peoples comments.... xperia z is old and the z1 is a bit newer...

some says it is still good to use the Z than z1 because its allmost same only diffirence in camera...

and i saw net sales Z is still higher demand than Z1....

but....

why is it Z is stocked up on 4.3... no any news?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuboweb:
Even though this is OT, i'm gonna reply. 4.4 is coming to our devices in Q2 (may), so we are really close. You can find 4.4 leak in android development forum.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luluchambler:
The flaps are cheap, you can buy them yourself if you really have to (no warranty?), even the detector-strips can be bought for the Xperia Z and Z1, in case you are a heavy sweat(er) (not sure if that word exists but anyways :silly:)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LotoTutu:
The skill to replace the Xperia z flaps

The video about how to replace the sony xperia z flaps will help you.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gedhe:
Can you give me a link where to buy the detector-strips?

Thx in advance,

David

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LotoTutu:
What's the detector-strips?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Mysteriouskk:
How long does it usually take for an unlock to come out?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Naddict:
go here .....http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2711750
[General Questions and Answers] nismospecv420:
I have a Trio Stealth Pro 7 inch tablet, when I boot it up it lets me unlock at the lock screen but after that it says unfortunately just about every app and system stuff has stopped. Tried doing a reset and get it into recovery with key combos with no luck. I can hook it up to Eclipse and see the processes and look at the files on device. I'm still very noob at this and trying to teach myself, but any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cena99:
please guys can any one tell me if there is any problems with overheating when using Internet with 3g or 4g Lte.. i used the first xperia Z and it was getting very hot when using 3g Internet only for normal using and i read also problems with z1 about overheating as well.. i really want to get z2 but am afraid of i will get the same problem

please guys share your experiences with this problem if you have any
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] augie7107:
I haven't had any over heating issues with long time browsing or video viewing. Rumor has it, long 4K video recording will cause heating issue.

Just read something on Android Central stating Z2 uses heat pipe tech to aid in cooling.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cena99:
thank you for ur reply, but can you be more specific.. you said you used the phone for long hours on browsing and video playback without any problems with overheating BUT is that on 3g or 4g Lte,, or normal wifi?

my concern on 4g Lte. i want to get this phone with T-mobile contract for 2 years, so I want to be very sure of this issue which i had it on my first xperia Z

plus if you can also mention the battery drain how is it on 4g or 3g which one you use..

thank you so much and i wish to hear from more people on this specific situation
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Siema89:
Doesn't look like a heatpipe there: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/03/30/xperia-z2-disassembly-guide/

More like some standard issue aluminium radiators.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] augie7107:
I'm not an engineer, you be the judge:

http://www.somedroid.com/2014/04/09...xperia-z2-and-could-be-the-reason-for-delays/

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Watching MLB on LTE. In any event, signal strength will play a part in this experiment also. Let's see what other users have to say.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lovemyram4x4:
Looks like a heatpipe runs from the CPU main heat sink to the side of the magnetic charging port in there to me.

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[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D F:
Guys, I have a problem. I relative of mine is going to buy me a Z2 from Taiwan. I live in Romania and I wonder if the phone will be compatible with the 3 and 4G network in my country, since it was made for Taiwan.

Thank you!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] augie7107:
Find out what bands your carrier utilizes and check the specs for Z2 and see if they're included.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D F:
I see. But where can I find those specs? On the box? The phone is going to be bought online. The box will only be seen after it's paid.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] augie7107:
Depends on model number, D6502, D6503 or D6543. Find out which model number you will be getting and then check bands available for that model here:

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z2/specifications/

where it states download whitepaper.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cena99:
please guys can someone check the heat with using Skype video calling on 4g Lte or 3g.. i used a lot of video calling many hours on xperia Z and it get really hot from behind till can't touch it.. am worry if this happens with Z2 on long hours Skype video calling with 4g Lte...

i also do long hours of Skype video calling on other phones like Samsung note 2 and galaxy mega 6.3 but it doesn't get really hot like the Xperia Z .. just acceptable level..

please someone try it and confirm it.. i would really appreciate it..
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D F:
I suppose the model number is written on the box. Thank you a thousand times!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] augie7107:
It is:)
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D F:
:) Me again.

So my Z1 has the folowing bands:

C6903

UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),

1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)

Z2 should have something like this:

Model- D6503

UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),

1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20)

Or like this:

Model- D6543

UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),

1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)

Thank you!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] augie7107:
Make sure the LTE bands (if available on your network) your network utilizes are listed.

Incidentally, I apologize to op for highjacking this thread.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D F:
If the Z1-C6903 had all the bands required by my mobile operator, then Z2-D6503 does the same and even has some more. Therefor, I'll look fot D6503 model number.

Thank you and please accept my apologize if I was off topic and also forced augie to be off topic too.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raducanmihai:
I'm Romanian too and I'm also waiting for Sony Z2 to be available. I looked into it and Romanian carriers use 3 and 7 LTE bands (1800 and 2600 Mhz).
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cena99:
please stick with the topic.. this topic talking about overheating with 4g or 3g using.. not the availability of 4g
[HTC One Max] rowihel2012:
i rooted my phone and flashed twpr recovery and flashed a costume rom it was very easy

but my phone stell s on

i don't know what is the deference between s on and s off

now i cant fully control my rom with super user

is it because my phone still s on?
[HTC One Max] treetolber:
S-On / S-Off is basically a toggle which turns the security on or off. That's as much as I can describe, maybe some devs can elaborate a little more.
[HTC One Max] JBS976:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2619392

Read this thread it explains a lot about what you are asking. Personally i would never have done any of the stuff I have to my devices had i not done tons of research on this site beforehand.
[HTC One Max] rowihel2012:
yea i did and i am sorry

but does the s on effect root? and superuser?
[HTC One Max] cstrife999:
You must not have read it too well then... No it doesn't mainly for flashing radios and such in boot loader. Although j believe you always should just in case of needing to flash an hboot or ruu some would argue if you don't know why you need it you don't need it..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nadstaky:
Hello,

I live in France and I have a GT-I9500. I used to use custom ROMs but now I just want original KitKat.

I've downloaded, from Sammobile, a ROM for Turkey, it has french language.

The problem is that I cannot update or install any app, even with WIFI.

For example, I've started to download a 2.85Mo app 4 hours ago and it's still not 50%...

Please Help me, I can do nothing with my S4 now :crying:

Thanks,

Nadstaky
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] cmkumar2k:
hai dudes....

my roommates is using O2 for a long time and all in sudden he couldn't able to go beyond the boot screen, his PPC hangs there. I have also tried to connect it to pc thru' active sync.. but unsuccessful (tried soft reset too for many times).... now what is the option to get into.... (i feel he is running out of space and the O2 couldn't able to load files!!!!! this is my doubt... i may be wrong.....) is there any option to overcome this.. without reinstalling everything.......

or if reinstall is the only option to get a ride... how shall that can be done.... plz help...... he is having a backup of his OS image (saved using OSImagetool....)

plz help how to proceed...... to solve this....
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] spkr4thdd:
You could always try a 'Hard Reset'... on WM2003SE I think it's press and hold the Power Button then press the Soft Reset 'Hole'...

That should reset everything to factory settings...
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] willpower102:
if it doesn't work you will need to reflash the rom. Read the wiki for info on how to do this or go to your phone manufacturer's website and download the latest upgrade.

Either way you are going to have to reinstall everything.