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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick61:
I could understand why all android devices manufacturers are trying to keep their customers away from rooting, this is just because possible increases in customer support expenses.

But of course, I don't want to break my warranty agreement, and with 4.3 I didn't feel the need to root the note 3, it was completely functional.

[MENTION=274313]nm8[/MENTION] - Yes, Apple could sue Samsung again, now Samsung is copying even the worst habits from Apple, I don't understand that crayziness of Samsung.

[MENTION=1963893]antique_sonic[/MENTION] - Thank you, I know about the mod for call recording, but as I said, I want to play fair and safe, to keep my warranty. And the same with adobe flash, it worked perfectly in 4.3, why do I need now that headaches ?

There are also a lot of other troubles with SD Card in 4.4.2, just another example: I'm not able to keep my apps backed up with ES file explorer on SD Card anymore. I used to make copies of my apps because I've met sometimes problems with some apps after updates, so I was able to return to the previous version of that app (AirFun from Realtek is just an example of an app that lost some functionalities after update, so I was able to install the previous working version from backup).

I wonder if there are some "eyes" from Samsung staff on this forum, what is their official opinion about all these complains ?

Thank you,
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
You do realize the SDcard issue is GOOGLE's doing, not Samsung's?

Google updates the Kitkat permissions, Samsung had nothing to do withit. Any issues with apps you need to complain to their developers to update their permissions.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick61:
Thank you ShadowLea, most probably you're right in technical terms.

BUT the real problem is, if I'm not happy with this change in Google's android policy, as a Samsung's customer, I need to be able to choose to keep my previous functions as they were before upgrade. In other words, I must be able to revert to 4.3, without any pain, penalties and so on, at most with excuses from Samsung. Because Samsung is now forcing me to stay at 4.4.2, not Google ! Is it fair ?

Thank you,
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.m0x:
The flash player problem is also Google and not Samsung.

Life isn't fair and Samsung already have your money so why should they care?

It's not like the other options are any better. None of the other manufacturers care about you either.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testadeferro:
He should root the monster and be happy. Like me. Lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick61:
Maybe you're right, but what about losing the warranty, if I will really need it in the future ?

Or maybe there is already out there a complete reversable rooting method for 4.4.2 that I don't know about ?

Thank you,
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick61:
[MENTION=3109710]dr.m0x[/MENTION] - Ok, let's try to change something about this !

Still have no idea how to do it, but there must be a solution ! We must be the real owners of our paid devices, and we must be able to use them by our own rules, not their rules!

Thank you,
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antique_sonic:
reversable in terms of unroot = YES

reversable in terms of KNOX flag = NO (bounty hunter for this has reached $3K+, yet no one claims)

:)

at the moment to be the "real owner" in terms to be able to fully utilize is only to root your device, and those "headache" setting for flash player. But "real owner" to be able to reverse KNOX flag is still a NO answer at the moment.

And "real owner" to be able to reverse/downgrade bootloader (without any problem), also stil a NO at the moment

Just do a few testing of common issue on Note 3 + read properly on how to root + use any other custom thingy (follow properly what the thread said), you are good to go.

Warranty so far is needed for those who never try to understand first what is the thread said.

Though all the devs here develop thing just for hobbies and free (donation is optional), they will do all the necessary testing on their device first before releasing it out. So, if their device can work, similar device to them should be able to work properly (doesn't necessary to claim your warranty, unless there's a hardware failure due to several tweaking you eager to try yourself without reading properly) :)

All I wrote here is just my opinion, just a thought. You may not agree, and not necessary to follow.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koskhandeh:
I'm totally with you... This actually looks like a "Double - penetration" by Sammy AND Google :) two companies destined to lose costumers... See? http://bbc.com/news/business-26933449

My unrooted, bloatware-ated, kit-kat-ed note 3 is half useful in practical terms than the rooted S3 I gave to my wife, if it weren't for the screen size, I would have change it with the old S3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonkhoo87:
I'm samsung user from galaxy s2, note 1. And now note 3. I'm happy to use both devices on previous.

But since knox implementation on note 3. I feel like stuck in some where I cannot do any what I want on the phone.

I though that having note 3 will same as having note 1 and s2. Freedom...

So, this probably will my last samsung device. Will switch to other brand if i change phone.

Sent from my SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] testadeferro:
When you look at the perspective of root/ void warranty everybrand is more or less the same except nexus and sime new china brands like xiaomi or oppo. In htc you void your warranty by unlockibg bootloader. Sony same thing (sony devices you can backup your ta) lg as qfuses and the list can be larger.

I had twice problems with samsung knoxed devices (2 s4) and they never rejected warranty repairs. And you can allways kill your device in order to cheat samsung service. Like they cheat you putt a flag on your phone. So I decided to trip mine again and if they refuse warranty I will be give them a nice war.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick61:
Thank you all for your empathy and support.

Encouraged by all these messages, I've succeeded yesterday to CHANGE THE NOTE3 with a new one with latest 4.3 version at Orange service.

I don't know if they agreed to solve my request only because my old client status, but the service tech guy from Orange, specialized in Samsung devices, spent over 4 hours looking for all the flaws and troubles I've mentioned with 4.4.2. Also, he had several long phone conversations with a tech guy from Samsung.

My advice to everyone in the same situation is to try everything they could try, and also, if possible, DO NOT UPDATE TO 4.4.2 !

Now my device is completely restored to full functionalities: call recording, flash sites with the last official adobe flash apk and dolphin and reasonable speed, battery is again lasting at least 2 days of heavy use (calls, net, video, mails, everyday notes etc.)

Also, I've learned that even the "inside" guys from tech support have no other clever solution to downgrade or to solve my problems.

Both Orange and Samsung tech guys promised to inform and escalate my complaints about 4.4.2 implementation so maybe there will be a patch in the near future.

Thanks again XDA,
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick61:
[MENTION=1089896]calinormy[/MENTION]

Thank you for your message (let's keep it in english if anyone else is interested).

Point by point (in fact covered in the first post):

1. Yes, I've already tried the hacked flash for 4.4.2, is unbelievable slow on such a monster (hardware speaking) as note3. Official old version is stable and flawless in 4.3

2. Ok, that's true, but I want to use the internal speedy memory for other stuff, and I want to organize files on my own rules, not their's... yes, this is a Google's problem, but my request to Samsung is to let me downgrade from 4.4.2 if I do not like it.

3. I'll check it

4. Concerning call recording, the legal issues are exclusively my problems, not Samsung's. In fact, is not even a legal problem, if the other person is informed about recording.

But please read my last post, they've changed my phone with another new one with 4.3 !

Thank you,
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B3311:
Glad you got your problems sorted. KK is ****, said the man who refuses to try it. Because it's ****:)

New firmware doesn't always mean better. For me, Gingerbread was a hell of a lot better than ICS.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koskhandeh:
To be frank... I don't know what the hell is beneficial "for me" by upgrading to kitkat :mad: All the changes in KitKat are about implementing restrictions by Samsung or Google :eek: If I wanted to be restricted I would have chosen an iPhone in the first place... They simply sh&#tted on what all android is about :silly: and the as#hole sammy even lured people into upgrading. Never again will I trust all those official phone reviewers on forums or youtube... the ordinary man's experience is what counts.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Journyman16:
It can be a pain in the proverbial trying to deal with issues caused by monster corporations. As mentioned above, once they have your money they tend not to give a crap about your issues. One way to deal with that is do what you've done here - list your complaints. Also go to sites like whirlpool.net.au and post a thread about the issues. Many companies now have people responding on whirlpool because they've realised just how many people check there for problems on all kinds of things.

I did my reading before accepting any upgrades - and then never did. After waiting a month or so for any hardware issues to show I rooted my phone and installed custom recovery (Philz) and kernel (Lean) I'm on Alliance ROM (4.3) and the phone is brilliant. I see no reason to go to KK and every time I wonder about it I check the Q&A threads and realise just how many issues there are still with KK.

I get very good battery, an Antutu benchmark of 35,600 and everything runs very fast. Knox tripped accidentally during some ROM testing, but I was about to trip it anyway so I could do a Nandroid - why Samsung deliver a phone that you can't do a full backup of without tripping Knox I have no idea. It's a PITA trying to restore a phone without a nandroid and a full backup is essential in any environment.

But in spite of supposedly voiding warranty (never had to test it) I am very happy with my Note 3; I doubt very much I will ever go to KK but maybe, if they don't f**k up Android v5, I might go with that... IF it offers any real benefits.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nick61:
Thank you guys for your support, I really needed it. Without this encouraging messages, probably I would never have solved my troubles.

Maybe someone could post a sticky message explaining

all the flaws that will be encountered after KK upgrade on Note 3

, so at least everyone will be well informed about it before making the (wrong ?) step (I've showed at least 4 problems here).

Also, considering that the tech support guys at Orange and Samsung, that I've discussed with, had no other solution than to completely change my phone (in fact they've changed the mainboard, leaving the case and the screen), someone maybe could post a sticky that

there is absolutely no way of downgrading the Note3

other than replacing it, at least without tripping Knox.

Also, if there is anyone who could explain point by point the possible advantages of KK over JB, specifically on Note 3, it would be nice to have that comparison.

Me, after a lot of reading, I think the only possible real advantage would be some general speed improvement on various devices, but on Note3, thanks to the hardware, this is not a real deal. JB is fast enough on Note3 not to worry about the speed.

One final opinion: it's easy to fall in the traps thrown by big players like Apple, Google, Samsung if we don't inform well ourselves. We all want the latest versions, because we THINK that there will be improvements, and to be frank, we also like to share things like "my device is newer than yours". It's simply "social engineering" when they advertise "the best latest android version". In fact, until some pertinent different opinions,

I think there is no real technical reason to upgrade to KK on Note3

.

Thank you,
[General Omni Discussion] thomson.aa:
Hello.

I am using launcher3 and I try to set 4 columns for the app-drawer. This does not work. No matter what I set - the app-drawer always shows 5 columns. Also the text for the apps is just cut but not broken into another line. So I cannot read the full apps name for some apps with long names. Rows I can set just fine to any number.

Maybe this is a problem of the screen resolution (mdpi? Not sure..)

So here are the device-specs:

Device: S3 mini

Density: 237 ppi

Screen resolution: 480 x 800.

I am using the latest codebase for omnirom 4.4.2.

Any way to fix this bug?

Cheers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RueTheDayTrebek:
Come people, please sign the petition, and we might get something.... please!!!

http://www.change.org/petitions/samsung-usa-and-verizon-wireless-unlock-the-bootloader-of-the-verizon-s4-sch-i545#
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] pwned3:
I hate to be that guy but in the past these petitions have a record of zero success. The main thing that will help is us as consumers using our money to show that we won't support a locked product. I branched out from htc which has always had a way to unlock to Samsung which used to be developer friendly. Not going to make that mistake again.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Naddict:
there is this thread ...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2500826

and this thread...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2681316

and this thread ...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2631470
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
I just received a text about my Gear 2 being delayed 3 more weeks! April 30 is now when they say it will ship. Very disappointed, as thought I would have this Thursday.

AT&T Free Msg: We are experiencing a delay in the release of the Samsung Gear 2 and expect to ship your device on or around 4/30/14. We appreciate your business and are prioritizing your order.
[Samsung Gear 2] guy9988:
Gear 2 Delayed

I have also received the same message. I am very disappointed as i was hoping to have it with the phone. If it is just shipping i will go and pick it up from the store..
[Samsung Gear 2] hausman:
Did you both order gold brown? Black and orange are showing 4/8 ship dates (though some people are getting tracking numbers today) but as of about a week ago the gold brown has said 4/30 for the ship date.
[Samsung Gear 2] jaltman:
My black Gear 2 Neo is in Fedex's hands and schedule for delivery tomorrow.
[Samsung Gear 2] JakeStGermain:
My gear fit shipped out Friday and I am wearing it now
[Samsung Gear 2] peaster3:
[MENTION=4723462]JakeStGermain[/MENTION] What is your early impression of the Fit. I ordered the Neo because it seems to have everything the Fit does, but I prefer the look of the Fit. My primary purpose for the smart watch is the fitness capabilities.
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
Yes the Gold Brown was the color. I checked earlier at AT&T site and all colors now show 4/30 shipping, maybe it was the color choice though originally
[Samsung Gear 2] JakeStGermain:
I have the orginal gg. This is so much lighter and actually smaller than what I expected. I do like it so far though. I am running an early version of gear fit because it has not been released yet. Also they need to update the s health apk for it.

---------- Post added at 08:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:12 PM ----------

The fit is good for someone that just wants the basic apps. There is no app store for the gear fit(as of now). You get what is loaded on it. If you are fine with that then you will love it. Personally I didn't make or receive calls with my gear. I also think I used the camera about 5 times.

I used my gear to receive notifications instead of pulling out my phone to see who txt or emailed. And I used it as a fitness tracker. I also still have my watch if I want to use it (I doubt I will). The gear fit is also lighter than the Nike Fuel band.
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
I was incorrect about them all being 4/30, the charcoal was 4/8, but then they said it would still take 2 weeks after this to ship, so I am keeping the Gold one. I did love the look of it better anyway, but 3 more weeks will be tough : )
[Samsung Gear 2] hausman:
Well, there are two of us, if that helps. When I pre-ordered, it said April 8 for the ship date, so I assumed that all colors were being produced and would be available, particularly since they showed off a gold version at MWC. I'm curious if brick and mortar stores will have the gold on Friday, or if it's a case of Samsung not producing that color until later on (as I recall they've done at least once with a Galaxy phone). Look at it this way, there will probably be more apps and a software update or two out by the time we get ours, so maybe some of the bugs will be worked out.
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
[QUO,TE=hausman;51735051]Well, there are two of us, if that helps. When I pre-ordered, it said April 8 for the ship date, so I assumed that all colors were being produced and would be available, particularly since they showed off a gold version at MWC. I'm curious if brick and mortar stores will have the gold on Friday, or if it's a case of Samsung not producing that color until later on (as I recall they've done at least once with a Galaxy phone). Look at it this way, there will probably be more apps and a software update or two out by the time we get ours, so maybe some of the bugs will be worked out.[/QUOTE]

Thank you, and I had already thought about more apps being available Too and appreciate the moral support.
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
has anyone seen their gold brown version ship yet today? I have been waiting and received no emails and check the website and it is still in pending status.
[Samsung Gear 2] hausman:
Nope, no update yet. Amazon shows them in stock now so I think they are making it to more retailers. AT&T is either last on the list or slow. Or both. :)
[Samsung Gear 2] derrtydee:
my preorder with Best Buy was pushed from 4/11 to 4/28 to 5/19. Cancelled and ordered directly from Samsung, still on backorder status. No updates as of yet.
[Samsung Gear 2] hausman:
Thanks for that update. Good to have another target date. I wonder how Amazon has them when even Samsung doesn't?
[Samsung Gear 2] bigcountry520:
I walked into a Target and bought mine about 4 days ago.
[Samsung Gear 2] JimSmith94:
Yesterday I got Best Buy to match the 25% off three accessories that AT&T has. They had to order the watch but I got shipping confirmation and a tracking number already. This was for the black one, I didn't check any other colors.
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
Hausman, I got my shipping email and tracking number today for the Gold Brown model from AT&T! Should be here next Wednesday. I wish they had overnight shipping, or that they delivered on the release date, as Apple does for the iPhones, but at least it is coming now, and was at the Dallas Airport last. Cheers all!
[Samsung Gear 2] hausman:
Aha, awesome! I never got an email, but I did check my order status after a few people said they got notices over on AndroidCentral, and sure enough I have a tracking number. It's 2-day priority, so I would assume you'd have it by Saturday unless you're not in the continental US.
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
Great to hear, but regretfully mine is via UPS and it states next Wednesday. My son got the S5 phone a few weeks back, and it also too this long to arrive, so I will not hold out hope for Saturday, but Tuesday would be amazing! : ) I am a big fan of the Gear 1 since day one, and after reading all the posts, I still expect that I will truly love the Gear 2. It as good to see some apps having been released this past week even, that we will have from the day we get ours.
[Samsung Gear 2] derrtydee:
y'all are so lucky. i just got yet another e-mail from Samsung about it being backordered. actually took the time to call and the rep i talked to said that they only received one shipment of the gold brown, and that the next restock date is may 15th. (sigh)
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
Sorry to hear that Derrtydee. I saw the gold at ATT over the weekend, and I recommend waiting for it, as it was very attractive and the best color by far.

Hausman, did you get yours Saturday as hoped? I am praying for Tuesday, but tracking still says Weds. ;)
[Samsung Gear 2] assaace:
I got mine gold color last saturday without email. What a surprise.
[Samsung Gear 2] hausman:
I did get it Saturday (after a bit of a scare when USPS texted me saying it had been "delivered" but there was no sign of a package - it showed up about half an hour later). Other than the vibrate being much less powerful/noticeable than the Gear 1, it's a good upgrade. I would describe the gold as "copper".
[Samsung Gear 2] highlordkram:
I got mine today and agree on weaker vibrate and the color. I really like it, but copper is the right word. Just having issues that S Health won't work, and all the months of history are in that program.
[Verizon LG G2] jonstrong:
I've currently got the 24A "manual OTA" installed on my G2 / VS980, rooted. After having used Apex and Nova over the last couple of years, I've gotten to like the LGHome stock launcher for a change. Some nice themes coming out, but I miss the ability to use some of the custom icon packs that I've used on Apex and Nova. Seems that, if I stay on the stock launcher, unless I want to replace each icon individually through the launcher, the primary option left to me is Xposed with Unicon.

My questions for those of you who have used it on the G2:

1) Any problems / issues? Any downside at all to using Xposed with Unicon? (responsiveness, battery, etc?)

2) Having selected an icon pack and allowed Unicon to update all icons in the phone, is there anything like an "undo" or "revert" capability? In the pictures, I saw what looked like an option to select the "system default" icon set -- with the LG Home Launcher, does this effectively restore whatever icons you had been using before running Unicon (based on whatever LG stock launcher theme you had selected, along with stock app icons)?

thanks in advance for any input on this.
[Verizon LG G2] JRJ442:
[MENTION=4449660]jonstrong[/MENTION]

I've used Unicon for a long time. But only on AOSP ROMs because that's basically all I run. I've never once had an issue with it. It doesn't affect battery or cause any lag. The system default is like an undo switch. It just makes all the icons stock again. Basically what Unicon does is just inject the icons into individual apps while Xposed is active. You can uninstall Xposed and they go back to normal too. BUT...using Xposed without a custom recovery can be risky, because if the phone bootloops then you don't have a way to flash the Xposed disabler. There's a failsafe built in with Xposed now that disables it with some button combination, but I'm not sure exactly how to do it. If all else fails you can flash back to stock, but that a little bit of a pain.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] daveybfilms:
I have my HTC one rooted and s-off from Firewater and Weaksauce but whenever I try to fastboot recovery, it says permission denied...has anyone had a problem with this and how did you solve this?

This phone has the potential to be an awesome phone with some of the bloat removed and some additional tweaks..

Thank you for all you do.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] cmlusco:
Is that exactly what it says, permission denied? Are you sure your trying to flash the correct recovery? What command are you using?