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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] kk239:
I bought a MDA from T-mobile. I have not been using any SD card. There used to some filler in the slot space (adapter or something)

i lost it. What is that. If i buy now a Mini SD can i insert in to that empty slot

Thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Cavey.co.uk:
It was a piece of plastic, nothing impressive.

Yes, a Mini SD card should work without an adapter.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] dalvikna:
the problem is describe here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52611203
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] duqjag:
Thanks to everyone in the Forum. I have had my Z Ultra for 6 months, and appreciate all of the help and support. I am selling my Xperia Z Ultra on Swappa (along with some Incipio cases and a PC12 power cover). It's a terrific phone, and I enjoyed it very much.

If anyone is interested in a trade (Note 3?), please give me a ring on Swappa.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Oh, you'll regret this! :laugh:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pemell:
I can't stop playing with my ZU. Won't sell it until Z2 Ultra is out, or similar.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ronald_loulan:
LOL...

Totally agree....

I think they still have this KNOX issue... :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
It's a hard knox life! Just check out the Note 3's (international version) original dev section. I can't see one custom ROM. Only kernels and misc tools. Oh, the AT&T and Verizon version of the Galaxy S5? There's currently a $12,362.00 bounty for root. ROOT.

How about the international version of the S5? Same story as the Note 3. Custom kernels, but no custom ROMs. You can all thank Knox for that, and that's why i'm never ever touching a Samsung again.

But you know... enjoy that Note 3, OP :p

Edit: Some strange font change going on here... meh.. i'll let it be.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dhoang:
Wow...seem like Samsung is the new Apple. Hahahaha. Now I love my Ultra Z even more.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Yeah, we don't have the biggest or even a particular active dev community here, but we do actually have a fair share of custom ROMs. The only thing we're "missing" is a lot of custom kernels, but that's understandable since kernel devs aren't exactly as common as ROM devs.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
We have most of the main ROMs now, and I'm working on another (maybe 2 if I can find the time, and make my i7 laptop not feel like a netbook). Kernels are in short supply and I'm no C programer to do much other than small patches.

I do have to ask if the ZU users really do want dev work though, the last 3 or so threads that have asked for testers have all died in a hole...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
This. I've noticed the same. Some people around here are complaining about the lack of custom ROMs around here, and when devs actually come, they keep their mouths shut. We should've mapped all the users here to see how many we are, because I believe we have a couple of very vocal people around here :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ronald_loulan:
What?? Bounty of 12k just for root??

Maybe Samsung will pay u 100k if u able to Root a KNOX device?? :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jammol:
Dang I want here when that was going on. I'll totally test new roms and such.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mingkee:
Granted, T-Mobile (US) version has bootloader unlocked.

I just wish ZU battery can take at least 5000 charges before 15% degradation.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Looks like the Ultra's battery quality is good. I've had mine since september last year, and i still get 6-7 hours of screentime (depending on usage), and that's what i got 6 months ago. I hope the quality is as good as HTCs batteries, because i have an old Desire HD that's 3 years old and the original battery is still kicking and lasting about a day (depending on usage).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mingkee:
Since ZU battery is NOT removable, I really hope the battery can take at least 2000 charges before losing 15% capacity.

3 charge per day on extreme usage * 365 days * 2 years = around 2000 charges.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Wow

The battery may last better if charged slower (less heat) so i would do the over night ones via usb.

Ps you can change the battery quite easily, and just need the battery, a glue/seal set, a suction cup and a hair drier
[General Questions and Answers] aman765:
I am having a problem with mobile Odin. I downloaded the lite version from this website and then when I launched the app it told me my device wasn't supported (The device is a wikipad or WPT005) so I downloaded a dump file that it said would make my device compatible with it but once it finished I saw no dump folder and when I relaunched the app it said the same thing as in the beggining.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King Cole:
So.. I was originally very happy with my purchase, but I just booted up Snapchat to send off a couple selfies from the new tech... And the front-facing camera's picture quality is GOD AWFUL.

It's grainy as ****, and it's got all these weird discolourations to it! Is that just me, or anyone else getting it?

Edit: Just took a couple pictures with both my S4 and Z2 to post here and show them, but it would appear that once you actually TAKE the photo with the Z2, all that awfulness goes away! Snapchat, for some reason, keeps it though. I think Snapchat might have to modify their app for this phone... And I don't see that being likely in the near future.

Here's the break-down. It appears that the built-in camera app greatly messes with the picture the front camera takes, and this might be some kinda weird feature. Anyways, here's two pictures from the Z2, one from the camera app, one from Snapchat, and a picture from my S4 for comparison.

Z2 Snapchat Front-Cam Picture:

Z2 Camera app Front-Cam Picture:

S4 Snapchat Front-Cam Picture:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Well either way Xperia Front Cameras are usualy horible so in some circumstances the front cam may produce horrible quality pics

Usualy this happens in lower light
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King Cole:
Except I've found that it really /isn't/ that bad. Just that for some reason, Sony's software kinda... Post-produces the frontcam's pic after you take it. SnapChat doesn't do that, and thus, the pictures come out looking horrible.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
That right there is an perfect example of X-Reality Image Processing engine
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qazz~:
Perhaps this is similar to what is occurring in my pictures.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2742862

Sorely disappointed theres some **** going on doing nothing good to my photos..
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edge3uk:
There's an option in the camera settings for picture smoothing on the front camera.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King Cole:
Um.. Idk about what's going on with you, but mine's a little different. Go check the OP, I put up some pictures.

Yeah, I tried disabling that, nothing changed. :/
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xernoxis:
Same here, I only have a problem with the camera when using Snapchat. Do you think it is fixable with software update? Are you on .55 or .69?

My phone is .55.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King Cole:
I'm on .69, and I was having this problem both before and after I unlocked.

I'm sure this could be fixed with a software update, but I have no idea how fast that would happen, lol.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arahmy:
SAME

Yea my z2 front camera is horrible too. Its really grainy and theres discoloration but once u take the photo the discoloration disappears but its kinda grainy. Is sony working on a slution or no?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] firerappedR:
I'm running CM11, it seems fine to me, at least on snapchat...
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sierrarohan:
I understand your problem, but this is the 2.2MP front camera we are talking about, its not right to expect clear n perfect selfies especially when capturing indoors! I'm really happy about the front cam as it produces really acceptable photos! Outdoors, it is much better! I agree that there is some discolouration and grains but that is expected!!

Using the word terrible is terrible!!!
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amantukrel:
Same problem on snapchat

I used the front cam to take some selfies. Seemed okay once the pictures were processed. But in Snapchat the selfies turn out grainy only. Any solution? I
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mameenbh:
anyone got a solution for this. It doesn't feel right or logical for a high end phone
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naujoks:
Can I ask you though if that picture youve taken should have shown the structures with straight lines as straight lines, and not as crooked as they are?

That is my biggest gripe, the truly awful lens distortion.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sierrarohan:
Yes that is indeed the case!! However, these distortions are not visible when I take selfies outside, even in waterfall!! :P

So I guess, when not even a single Human is 100% correct, how a gadget can be! Overall, front cam takes a shot which pleases my eye, and thats all I want from a inferior sensor.:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lewnidask:
any rom for jiayu s2 (2gb ram 32 rom) and cwm?? please
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mouratti:
Do you have this phone, how is the battery life and camera?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mcflyy_:
when i try turning on my phone it kind of boots but then it shuts off & when i connect it to a charger it shows its at 100% but wont turn on. Then when i go in to recovery mode or download mode it stays on. Do you think its a battery issue or software ?. Please help me fix this
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bigmike6200:
Are you using a custom ROM or stock? The best thing to do is start from scratch. I would use the one-click to get to either GB27 or FL24 and go from that. It definitely sounds like a software issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
I have S4 on android 4.2.2 stock which i rooted. I want to upgrade to kitkat 4.4. is it safe?

i know i cannot update via OTA.

But i can update via Samsung Kies.

I just wondered if any problems would arise

Please and thank you for any help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
You dont need to update thru Kies......that will set your Knox counter to 0x1.

All you need to do is find the rom you want. 99% will say they are Knox free.....

I assume you have also flashed a custom recovery?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
I do not have custom recovery flashed.

i just rooted the stock firmware.

i wnated to upgrade to 4.4 and then root again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Ok. So your 4.2.2. There is no need to root again. Because you can get KK without flashing the official firmware.

Do you know how to get AND flash a custom recovery?

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
No, but i am great with directions and have flashed nand on ps3 and many other things ;)

Just need to know what is safe and want to stay close to stock as possible,

tbh of all my android devices i never load different ROM i just root the stock and use like that.

If i could be pointed in the right direction, that is known to be safe im sure i can manage the directions :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
First thing you need to do is get a custom recovery. I myself use TWRP. So I will tell you where to get it.

Go to the Play Store.....get the app called Goo Manager. After it installs open it and give it root permissions....After that the app will open. Go to settings and select Open Script Recovery. It will ask you if this is what you want to do....say OK. It will then download TWRP for you AND install it. Once it has flashed it, it will say complete.

Come back after you have done this. And then we will do some more......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
just a few questions before i go this route.

1. is my samsung bootloader locked? im scared to brick it,

2. is this something i can do with Odin ive used that before
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Samsung doesnt lock bootloaders.

Yes you can use Odin to flash recovery. But I would have to upload one for you. Would you prefer that?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
TheSickness well point you in the right direction. It sounds like you're not aware of the outcome if you flash stock firmware and then root. If you flash stock 4.4 firmware and then root you will trip Knox and that will break your warranty. Knox is not reversible as of now. I believe we on the M919 have only 2 stock rooted 4.4 ROMs in the development thread. With that said your best bet is to update your modem to mk2 or nb4 and follow TheSickness instructions. BTW TheSickness has the best ROM out there for our device! Just don't tell him I told you;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
Yes please and thank you!

i also installed GooManger, incase we go that route.

Can i ask a few questions?

Why a custom recovery? what function does this play for us

sorry for all the questions just really tying to learn as much as i can about it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
A custom recovery allows you to install custom firmware or modifications for our device. It will allow you to install a stock rooted ROM or a heavily modified ROM. Whatever your preference is.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
If you update thru Kies it will trip the Knox counter, thus voiding your warranty. So we are going to update you to Kit Kat without tripping your counter and keeping your warranty intact.

The recovery is what will be used to "flash" the stock rom you want. Or for that matter, ANY rom/mod/theme/etc.

Here is a link to TWRP, its the EXACT one I use. I pulled it from my phone. You flash this via Odin in the pda slot.....

Once you have done this let me know......

Download this file to your PC......

TWRP RECOVERY IMG
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
when i rooted my 4.2.2 did i trip the Knox counter?

im downloading TWRP now, any special instructions i need for flashing with odin?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
There was no Knox in 4.2.2. You did trip a counter, BUT, it can be reset with TriangleAway.

Just put the file in the PDA slot.......hit start
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
im sorry do i need to be in a boot mode to make odin work?

Odin is stuck on

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
You need to be in Download mode...

Power your phone off. Hold the power button and volume down at the same time. When you see a screen pop up let go of the buttons. There will be a warning on top of the screen. Press up on the volume. It should now show a android guy and its says dont turn off the target. Plug your phone ito your PC (Odin ready).....there will be a rectangle light up when you plug it in. Make sure it says ADDED....make sure the file is in the PDA slot....hit start
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
DONE :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Now.....heres the fun part. You say you want stock right? There is only 2 roms like that. Warpdrive, and [MENTION=522448]Fenny[/MENTION] Stock rom.....

Of course, then theres mine.

What do you prefer?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
Well done! I'm gonna let TheSickness hook you up with the rest of the info to prevent confusion. He week steer you in the right direction. Enjoy my friend!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Thanks brah.....im outta thanks for the day..............................
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
Don't forget the modem bro:D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
I wanna see what he wants to run first. Then see his data concerns.

I think my rom would be tooooo much for him to start out with lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
there doesnt seem to be anything different in my phone since i flashed the twrp thing. should i see an app?

Odin3 did say "PASS"

whats is the difference in the roms? this is where my n00bness comes in

thanks for your help btw :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
You wont see recovery until we put your phone in it. Youll see in a bit......

Stock roms are just that , stock. No added features or the like. If you want stock [MENTION=522448]Fenny[/MENTION] will be the best for you.

See my banner that says The Sickness......under it click that button. Then click Insane Kit Kat. Thata my rom......

Choice is yours
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
No worries bro. You're right! I had to do mk2 for data to work on 4.3 and 4.4. I'm now on nb4 and have full bars. Your ROM would definitely confuse him right now. No offense... Lol!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
I think [MENTION=522448]Fenny[/MENTION] stock would suite him.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
Agreed. It's less likely to have issues since it's Fennys work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
The other stock Warpdrive has Aroma in it.....so I dont think he is ready for that one either
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
Lets go with [MENTION=522448]Fenny[/MENTION].

i saved your ROM page cause it looks mighty interesting.

i would be able to flash to this in the future correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
You can flash it when ya want.......

Here is the link to [MENTION=522448]Fenny[/MENTION] rom....Download it to your PC...

Come back here when its done.....

Stock Rom

Download (v1.3)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
Stock Deodexed + Rooted ROM (v1.3) IS downloaded @1.1gb

Im ready for the next thing.

When should i make a backup?

sorry maybe im stepping ahead of myself
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
That was fast.......

OK. Now we will go into recovery, make a back up, and flash your new rom....

Power down your phone.

Once off hold down the power button and VOLUME UP.

When you see some small blue writing in the left corner release the buttons......

Do you see your recovery now?

Dont press anything. Just wanna make sure your in recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
yes i saw the blue words in the top left and then it loaded TWRP :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Do you see the "Backup"? Select it....

Next page will say at the top Backup Name.....Tap it.

Type what you want the back up to be named.....

Once that is done, back up a page. At the bottom it should say "Swipe to Back Up"....Swipe it.

Lemme know when its done
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
BACKUP DONE!

system restarted (forced)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Plug your phone into your PC. Transfer the rom you downloaded to your sd card in "downloads"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
file transfered to External SD-Card into dir "download"

please notice this is "download" not "downloads"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Now go into recovery....power off.....hold power button and volume up till you see blue lettering......

Once in recovery hit the "Wipe" button. Swipe to wipe.......

Then when its done go back one page.....

Select Advanced Wipe.....Choose Dalvik,System,Cache.....then swipe to wipe.

lemme know when you get that far
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
DONE
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Now back up pages untill you see install
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
i see install
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Tap install....

then tap Up A Level

Then tap external_sd

Then tap download

The tap the rom you downloaded

Then swipe to flash.....

Let it run its course on flashing. It will reboot itself.

Then set your phone up....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
See my post above yours

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You should be set. Any problems let me know. It's my bed time

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
Installed!

im on 4.4.2 :D

What do i do now?

Should i restore that backup?

What if i need to return the phone is their a stock firmware i can flash?

Thank you so much for all this help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
Now just set your phone up and enjoy. Don't restore your backup or you will go back to 4.2.2 if you need to go back to stock you can post it on here and we will walk you through it. You may need to update your modem if you have data or voice problems. Just let us know and we'll give you a hand.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
Everything seems to be in order, 1 thing i did notice, when i make a call the call goes through and its clear but the signal at the top goes away and its a circle with a slash through it, kinda like on the Ghostbusters symbol u know.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
I think that means your data is turning off. I recommend that you update your modem. It's very simple. You just flash it with Odin just like you did the recovery image. Come back tomorrow or at your earliest convenience and we'll tell you how. I know it seems like a hassle but you'll be better off in the end. Everything that TheSickness has walked you through is so that you can keep your warranty.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
yes ill wait!

all of his instructions are on the money :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
S-Voice was missing when i setup the phone, but i reinstalled it but it is saying No Network connection found :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
Yes that is your data that doesn't stay on like it should. You're definitely going to need to update your modem. This is a well known problem that happens when updating to kit kat on the MDL bootloader. Let me get the links together. I'll post then shortly.

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OK. It's very important that you do this correctly. This are the recommended steps to ensure that the modem will take effect. Make sure you are in download mode before you start the procedure.

1. Download the 4.4.2 modem package here: http://goo.gl/09W6fR

2. Unpack the rar file to anywhere on your computer, as long as you can access it.

3. Start Odin and uncheck auto reboot.

4. Click on phone, select the modem.bin, and press start.

5. When you finish the flash, manually reboot your phone back to download mode and flash the modem.bin one more time.

6. When the flash is complete, reboot and you're finished!

You should now have baseband NB4 which will stop the data drop and should give you better reception. Let us know if you have further questions.

Instructions and package brought to us by [MENTION=5544569]shiamatsu[/MENTION]. You can give thanks here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2678774
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
i followed your directions and now in status i have baseband: M919UVUFNB4 :D the signal bars are now at full strength

thanks.

though S-Voice still does not work properly :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
You're welcome. There may be something missing that's not letting the app work properly. Will look into it tomorrow.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
We will fix S-Voice when I get off work.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
Np, i have work as well, but im loving the upgrades :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrzhadow:
Good deal. Let us know when you have time to troubleshoot S-voice.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
il be at work till 11pm EST, but any direction i can take on when i get off is ok
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Here shortly I will post a link for S-Voice for you.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drfunkenstein2k:
great! i cant wait! i use svoice often :)