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[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Koga:
Hi guys,

The bezel on my charcoal black Galaxy S5 evidently was scratched during assembly. Has anybody else had this problem? I didn't even notice the problem for a few days because it only shows up when light hits it the right way, and it had been overcast for a couple of days after I bought it.

Now -- my local Sprint Store is telling me that, and I quote: "they've never seen a bezel scratched right out of the box" and insinuating that I am trying to take advantage of them. All I want is a phone that isn't damaged out of the box!

I had to go through a nightmare last time I visited my Sprint Store because of a dead pixel for an HTC device. So this time I called ahead to try to make sure I won't have any problems getting it exchanged... Right now they the sales rep said he has to talk to his manager before letting me know.

It's sad that Sprint employees seem to assume everything is the customer's fault until proven otherwise.

Anyway just felt a need to vent. BTW -- the scuff is on the top chrome -- adjacent to the volume button. Kind of looks like maybe the assembler tried using a tool to snap things together and didn't put a cloth on top first or something to protect it. Oh well!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Koga:
Edit: Just got a call back -- they say since I'm within 14 days it doesn't matter if they believe me or not -- they will still do the exchange. I guess I'll just have to be happy knowing in my heart that I'm being honest and didn't make the scratches.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Koga:
Just got my replacement phone. Bezel is scratched again -- on the left side, but lower down this time. Guess it's a "feature" -- I'll learn to live with it. Phone is too awesome otherwise.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BMP7777:
You gotta be kidding; two in a row? That's some LG s*** right there! I went through 3 G2Xs before the carrier finally let me have a better device. Always inspect that thing as soon as you get it. Me? I always look it over, root and ROM it the first day. That way if anything goes wrong, you can take it right back. Had to do it with a Rezound once too. Get a good case and you'll never notice it.....but you'll still know it's there.....:(
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Koga:
Any suggestions on a good case that covers the bezel without making it look like it's wearing armor an inch thick? Got an S View right now its OK but of course isn't meant to cover the bezel... and it won't stay closed either... ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] billuk:
I think I've finally worked it out:

Orange SPV 3100 from Scancom on 12M Business 200 contract

Phone £100

6 months line rental (£15.275 per month) £91.65 (half price offer for 6 months)

Switch to Business 120 after 6 months.

6 months line rental (£25.85 per month) £155.10

Total £346.75 (including the VAT and free insurance)

I'm just after a basic phone function with a smaller PocketPC (I'm using a Dell Amin X3 at the moment) so phone contract extras don't interest me.

I've not seen any Vodaphone deals that come under £400 which are just for 12 months and I suspect the T-Mobile Vario II may not be cheaper but I'll wait until it comes out - assuming it's before the end of the month.

Anyone know of a cheaper way?

Regards

Bill
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] htc_dom:
hmm

I was offered the v160 for

£180 and same price as my current contract was (£15pcm).. but as i was on a 50% discounted package i dont think I would have been paying £15.

I managed to get the following deal

Handset £120

Anytime 125 @ £20 pcm x 9 months

Anytime 125 @ £25 pcm x 3 months

With this i get the £40 extras pack completely free which the voda rep told me can equate to 40mb pcm for gprs..

total price was £375..

Just need to get my moneys worth out of the free mins now
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] vijay555:
htc_dom: that's a nice deal. Is that for rentention then, were you renewing your contract, or starting as a virgin subscriber?

V
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] bydandie:
I got the v1605 for £72 plus 18mth Anytime 200 contract with 250 texts and 6 months half price.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] gazzrenn:
Maybe i'm missing the point here, but the whole point of this device is high speed data access.... so data bundles are the major concern...well, its my major concern.

Which is why i'm trying my best to hold out for T-Mobile.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] htc_dom:
Yeah V, it was retention (suppose i could have got a better deal if i had waited longer but i aint too greedy.. lol well try not to be) I think i shot myself in the foot because before i agreed to the contract over the phone i stated i wouldnt pay anymore than £120 for the handset and the retention guy stated he couldnt go lower than £120.. hmmm

I was told voda only do 18mnths now.. and when i made a fuss the rep said "Ok i will do it for 12mnths this time only.. (yeah right!)"

Id like a shorter contract to get out of it quicker if i need to... I like getting the best deal (or trying to who doesnt!) And i onlyu use the free mins usually after 7pm to make use of the stop the clock tarrif

gazzrenn: yeah high speed data access is good.. but t-mobile do have a fair usage policy of 2gb bandwidth pcm.. they also say that you cannot use msn or skype etc with their services...

now if im paying say £35+ pcm for the contract, Id want what i pay for..

I actually rang t-mobile up and asked the release date for the vario2.. didnt get one (Suprise Suprise).. asked for the MDA Pro (universal) and was told £299 on a 3g data ONLY package @ £30pcm thats quite a bit for me... and was told no voice calls at all on that number.. but cant 3 (hutchinson3 that is) do 3g data and voice with video all on the same tarrif??

Most devices now use wifi and there are so many hotspots about.. i cant see me using over 40mb pcm via gprs or 3g (even though im not in a 3g enabled area yet) so i aint gonna moan.. and I like many other have got the device well below what the rrp is including the contract.

I think new customers would get a better deal on this device as I've been told a few times by retentions that they get subsidised for new customers so can give better deals..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr_Harrow:
Hey guys,

I've been slackin' on the updates of my rom lately and thought it was finally time to do a proper update. I got my HTC one in the US around release and rooted it back then. However, now I was trying to install Android Revolution on it and the installation went fine (well, at least so I thought) up until the time I was going to boot it. It constantly keeps on re-booting me into the TWRP menu, even though the rom seems to be installed.

I was looking around and found out about ADP push http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2325853

However, I get stuck on the step where I'm supposed to get up my Serial number in the terminal. It seems as if the command runs through but comes up with nothing, just a blank space. At first I simply ignored this and moved on to the next step. However, my computer doesn't seem to acknowledge the command ./adb push NameOfRom.zip /data/media/

Where do I go from here?

Thank you (:

Mr. Harrow
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr_Harrow:
I found this http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one/332846-hi-i-have-htc-one-m7-its-stuck-twrp.html

Shouldn't have to go through the hassle of going through that process though? Seeing as there's a zip of the android revolution on the phone which is installable, but nevertheless doesn't boot. Please help a fella out?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demkantor:
Try to wipe all but SD card, flash rim like normal, then pull the recovery logs (found in advance settings) and post it here if it won't boot

Also know that many HTC phones when unlocked through htcdev, need you to flash the kernel through fastboot after flashing the ROM, if you're unsure if you need to do this boot to bootloader and note all it says on this screen and then check your device forum for specifics on this
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Also make sure you got the correct rom from the correct forum. There are multiple One forums now and it's not the first time it's happened..

PS. ./adb is only for Linux - is that what you are running?

And I know the stuff is on /data/media but try this:

adb push nameofrom.zip /sdcard/
[General Questions and Answers] s_m_a_s_h:
Does anyone know of a root guide for this tab?

---

smash'n

SGS2 GT-I9100
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] andreibadea:
Hello ...I have a very bugging client with an htc g1 that is running yoshi mod (in my opinion most suitable) but he want larger text on dialler ..how can i increase text size on dialler or in any application(phonebook,etc) ?In spare parts text size is at maximum but size only some menus. Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] perlsyntax:
Is there a android app that use voice commands and unlock the home scene and why can't i find voice cmd on my android phone? I was hopping someone can help me with this?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nagarjuna21:
i got a S4 and when i opened Samsung Hub , it opened and worked nicely but my sister bought the same phone , even the same cover but she got a nice update in Samsung Hub as well as watch on and when i checked my Play Store , it was written "installed" but upwards written "not compatible with this version".

What does it mean . ??

IF U DIDNT UNDERSTOOD , PLEASE SEE THE SCREENSHOTS AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND !!\

'PLEASE HELP ME !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarceloSiciliano:
Try clearing the playstore cache and data then reboot your phone
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nagarjuna21:
i did this but it didnt worked !!

Please help ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anubhav Agrawal:
go to settings ,more,about device tgen match the details of ur phone with your sister's...

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nagarjuna21:
thank you ..

U didnt solved the problem but i checked that our device are exactly same and the problem goes in her s4 and my friend`s s4 too !!!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killyouridols:
Non-Stock DPI...?
[Android General] El_Nuevo:
:) Hi everybody, I will adquire a new mobile phone with android. I'm that kind of person that likes to mod his phones but is always worried about a brick because I'm not an expert on this. I just know what I learn mainly in casual forums. Knowing that about me...

What android would you recommend I should buy?

Don't think about price or characteristics, I'm just looking for an answer about most "secure devices" that can "easily" be saved from bricks or that can be rescued from ashes hahaha,

Thanks for your comments!

:good::laugh:
[Android General] Naddict:
Please go here for this discussion...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SibaNL:
i am looking for a .ftf file for the:

Sony Xperia SP C5303

12.1.A.1.201

Android |4.1.2|<----!!!!

it's a phone from the netherlands please note that, it accepts any simcard!!!

thank you!
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
I have one for ya ;)

Give me a second please to look it up :)

Here it is:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51829406&postcount=169
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SibaNL:
but that one is 4.3 isn't it? i need 4.1.2
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
Well you can just go back to 4.1.2 any version, root it and change the numbers to the one in my post. (then you can connect it to Sony Update Service to reset it and get the correct 4.1.2 version or to update)

It is not possible to create such desired ftf file anymore since Sony pushed the 4.3 update a few months ago..
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SibaNL:
well that sucks, since i'm doing all this to be able to backup my TA to safely root my xperia :I
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
You can use any 4.1.2 ROM to backup your TA.. Version or customatisation doesnt matter..
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SibaNL:
You can use any 4.1.2 ROM

can you give me one they pretty please :3
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SibaNL:
so i can use the ftf provided in this post aswell? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SibaNL:
please answer D:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
Flash any 254 build downloaded from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51829406

Follow this tut to root it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2440375

And use this tool to backup the TA: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598

Use this tutorial to unlock your bootloader to be able to install CyanogenMod: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garva1:
Is I downloaded wrong file

I wanted to download ftf file of 254 firmware but i downloaded a zip file from here

http://d-h.st/hCj

please check it.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
Extract it and see if there is a ftf file in it ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] vampyric_blood:
So yesterday i was just doing some general browsing on my tablet. I received a warning that my battery was low at 11%. A minute or two later it died so I figured the battery percentage was just in accurate. After I plugged it in and let it charge I tried to turn it on and the tablet boots up just fine, but the screen doesnt turn on at all. No backlight, no anything. It boots up ok since i can feel it vibrate, adb works, and i can hear the chimes for new emails and notifications. I pulled a logcat from the boot up process to see if it tells me anything. In the logcat i keep seeing this line of data show up:

E/hwcomposer( 155): /sys/class/graphics/fb0/device/smartdimmer/enable: open failed: Permission denied

E/hwcomposer( 155): Failed to set initial DIDIM status to enable

D/hwcomposer( 155): Display 0: found 2 modes

W/hwcomposer( 155): Skipping mode with invalid timing (1920 x 1200)

D/hwcomposer( 155): unmatched: 1920 x 1200 @ 59.95 Hz

D/hwcomposer( 155): display type 0: vblank period = 16679218 ns

D/hwcomposer( 155): dc_blank: display 0, [-1 -> 0]

So my question is, is there any chance that it is some sort of software issue not allowing the screen to turn on or I just get the errors due to the screen not working?
[Asus Transformer TF700] flhthemi:
Wonder if it would help to hook it up HDMI...then maybe you could check the screen settings???
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] spartandawgs_03:
How is the battery life for everyone while streaming music? I am streaming music via 8 tracks my battery seems to be draining fast at 10% every hour. Is this normal?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] wtoj34:
No issues here with Spotify.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Napoleones:
Am using Soundcloud, no issue as well.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Sevinex:
I actually switched from 8tracks to InfiniTracks (for incompatibility issues on my Galaxy SIII, and then habitually for the M8). Try it out, maybe it might help with battery (can't make any promises here).
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Napoleones:
I think, battery life is just a normal problem nowadays when it comes to any smartphones. Not only while streaming.

Here's how to extend your battery life:

http://www.htc.com/www/support/htc-one-m8/howto/465198.html
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingkard:
Hi, I have a tmobile samsunng note 3, i flash Jedi Elited 4.1 Rom about 6 months ago Jelly bean i believe. Yesterday i tried to flash Jedi v1 ( newest Jedi rom) and Wicked kitkat.v1, but the phone cant pass boot screen ( SAMSUNG NOTE 3 <--- THIS SCREEN) I w8 20-30m but nothing happened. I have power volume up and home to do a restore on 4.1 Jedi that i backed up before. ( i already tried to wipe david cache and cache but it not helps)

PS/ I try to flash JEDI 4.5, its fine. I wonder if this happen because the different between 4.3 and 4.4 Jelly bean and Kitkat.

Off topic: this problem also happen with my HTC one m8 when i tried to flash a HTC one m8 rom where it stucked at HTC boot screen after flash a custom ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] steve97ta:
You need to update your bootloader. See here and follow along. You will not be able to downgrade back just an fyi

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50869474
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kingkard:
Ty steve. :) my phone is working now.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mos84:
I know that topic could have been many times but I can't find now.... I've just came to US and I got t-mobile sim card. I put it into my Wizard and I don't know how to connect to internet through GPRS/EDGE.... I have latest original HTC rom....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] kltye:
Hey, welcome to Chicago - I'll be getting back there in a couple of weeks.

Anyways, do you have T-Mobile ToGo (prepaid) or a contract? Data services aren't offered for prepaid plans. If you're on a contract, what kind of data plan are you on? T-Zones or the $30/month plan?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mos84:
Hi:)

I am on a contract on T-Zones.....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] kltye:
http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/T-Mobile_Data

That link should provide you with enough info to go on.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mlh1962:
If your using the 5.99 T-Zones plan you will need to set up the proxy settings to get full internet access. This link will help you set it up.

http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=939762
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mos84:
and yet i don't have any data plan... i have only normal plan Get More Plus PROMO SmartAccess. Do I have change my plan to data plan (t-zones or $30/month)?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] hgomes2k:
I am also on the get more smart access, and this plan is for users without any credit or bad credit. so some services including tmobile total internet ($30/month) cannot be added for a year or so. but u can use Tzones for $5.99 anyways the internet acess with it is worth it
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mos84:
ok thanks... so how to activate those t-zones?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mos84:
OK, i did everything according to that link ---> http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=939762

Now, it gets connected to EDGE/GPRS but doesn't display any web site....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mikeo97:
Thanks a TON for posting this link. I finally have full internet acess with my HTC wizard on T-zones.:):):):):):)
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] _dsouza_:
The TabPro 8.4 price just dropped to US$ 349.99 both at Amazon and BestBuy:

Amazon (screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/6uyD4aB.jpg)

Best Buy (screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/fcLF7nm.jpg)

I am wondering if this is somehow related to the recent rumors of the new "Galaxy Tab S 8.4" tablet from Samsung with a 2560x1600 OLED screen and 3GB of RAM... :confused:

More information about the supposed new tablets at http://www.sammobile.com/2014/05/05...ay-exynos-5-octa-fingerprint-sensor-and-more/
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] Goudacoin:
that would suck if they came out soo fast.. this tablet not even 6 months old. looks to be the same thing but was a screen that uses less power and finger print reader...
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] _dsouza_:
I agree. I paid $369 a couple of weeks ago for what would be a premium tablet. The only thing that really bothers me is if these new models will in fact have 3GB of RAM, while the Tab Pro 8.4 has only 2GB. Personally I don't care about the fingertip reader, and I am very happy with the Tab Pro 8.4 screen.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] sharpehenry:
I really don't want any tablet with SAMOLED screens. I usually run my tablet full on brightness with still images. Books, flipboards, graphs (Evga precision), RDP and such. Which would cause the screen burn in on SAMOLED. I believe the LCD screens are more durable on that matter. I buy my stuff for what I need, and this 8.4 screen with high density LCD screen is perfect for me
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] _dsouza_:
You are correct in the sense that it depends on the main usage.

I had a Galaxy S3, was my first OLED device (pentile). I considered the screen OK, but not the best. It had the issue of "spots" that could be seen in the dark, but only with a black screen. Nothing that would disturb normal usage. However, I had noticed that I was able to see that the text was not as sharp as other LCD screens at the same resolution/size due to the pentile arrangement.

I replaced the S3 by a Moto X, which also has an OLED screen, at the same size and resolution as the S3. But Moto X OLED display is full RGB (not pentile), and I can easily tell that the Moto X text rendering is much sharper that the S3.

With that said, I am not really a fan of Samsung's OLED because of the pentile subpixel arrangement. I would need to see the 8.4" OLED screen at 2560x1600 resolution to convince myself that an OLED pentile display is better than LCD...
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] Goudacoin:
i would only really care about the 1 gb of ram..... but it would be a pretty **** head move to release another tablet so quickly after getting us to buy this pro series
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] sharpehenry:
Just hoping that since this is the "pro" tablet we would get in the express lane for the updates and supports
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] _dsouza_:
Correct. Samsung will need to show some differentiation for the "Pro" line.

However, it is possible that the new "Tab S" line could be positioned as the higher-end tablets, then the "Pro" line would become the mid-range, and this sudden price drop could be this...
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] Wotta:
For a different theory, consider that the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is still pretty close to the price of the iPad Mini Retina (I own both), and more than a Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" (I own a Fire, but not HDX.) Yes, the Tab Pro has some advantages - expandable memory primarily - but the iPad is considered premium, the Kindle is cheaper and can play Amazon videos, and the Samsung gets lost in a crowd of tablets including over a half-dozen recent Samsung releases.

Heck, we can't even point to flexibility as a reason to get the Samsung - since it's not rooted and rooting it invalidates the warranty. You can get a Kindle with that same kind of restriction. The iPad and Kindle have more accessories available (I love my Zagg keyboard cover for the iPad - nothing like it for the Sammy) and more help available (my phone and my iPad are trivial to hook to a TV. It took several orders of parts to get that working on the Sammy, and even then it's a kludgy solution requiring a power adapter and five pieces.) In other words, it's a great tablet - maybe equally great on points - but in a different league... which is the better vehicle - a Ducatti motorcycle or a BMW 335?

So I wonder if it's just that sales weren't where they wanted it to be. Take advantage of the initial demand, and then, when that peters out, lower the price to a sustainable point.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] Alexpride:
It is now 329.99
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] the_eclectic1:
The Pro line is meant to be for business users, hence the preloaded productivity software[Hancom Office/WebEx/Remote PC etc].

Traditionally Amoled displays are more expensive than TFT LCD displays. Not all Amoled displays are pentile. The Tab 7.7 is a Super Amoled Plus tablet (the only Amoled Samsung tablet so far/and many consider best tablet Samsung has produced) and uses a standard RGB sub pixel structure. I am using one and thinking of replacing it with the excellent TabPro 8.4, till news broke of the impending announcement of the Tab S line.

The Tab S line will be thinner and lighter and probably more expensive. Can't wait till 12 June for the announcement and details/price.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] Buttercream:
It's now 279.99 at Bestbuy. Got mine on Monday.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 General] the Doctor:
Their website still shows $329.99.