yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxZombiePikachu:
no the update center you are talking about should be lgsmartworld and it is usually in international and Korean variants, there should be a thread sharing it somewhere on xda check the g2 themes and apps section
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iFalcon:
I thought I looked in that section already and couldn't find it. I'll search again.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iFalcon:
I found the apt, but that doesn't look like the one that allows you to update the LG specific applications. It just takes me to the LG marketplace. I've seen the 'Update Center' even on the Sprint version. It's in the setting area and allows the update to these LG specific applications.

This is what I'm looking for? From the Sprint version - > System settings > System updates > Update LG software. That doesn't exist on ATT version.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] rwald:
I've tried following all of the tutorials online, but no matter what I do I can't get online using just my T-Zones account. Below is a description of the settings I'm using:

Connections > Advanced > Select Networks shows that I've deleted all but two networks: "T-Zones and "My ISP." It's set to use "T-Zones" for both the Internet and my private network, so I'll discuss its settings below.

General: Name is T-Zones, as implied above

Modem: One modem, also named T-Zones, with the number listed as wap.voicestream.com. Clicking Edit on that modem brings up the following options:

Name: T-Zones

Modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)

Access point name: wap.voicestream.com

User name/password/domain: All left blank

Advanced: TCP/IP: Use server-assigned IP address; Servers: Use server-assigned addresses

Then there are the proxy settings: I have checked "This network connects to the Internet" and "This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet," with the proxy server listed as "216.155.165.50." Under Advanced..., I've changed the HTTP proxy to 216.155.165.50:8080 and the Socks proxy to 216.155.165.50:1080, with no proxy for WAP or Secure WAP.

Anyway, these settings seem to match what I'm supposed to do based on various websites. Here's what happens if I disable Wi-Fi and try to access Google using Pocket IE. I get a pop-up window titled "Connecting..." with the message "Connecting to: T-Zones" and "Connecting to GPRS." This screen sits for a while, with the elipsis moving to show it's doing something, but then I get an error pop-up titled "Cannot Connect" with the message "Dialed: wap.voicestream.com. The answering modem has disconnected. To check your connection settings and change them if needed, tap Settings." Any idea what's wrong with my settings or how I can get Internet access?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] FESCSteve:
You do have the $5.99 T-Mobileweb feature on your account correct? If so I am not sure why those settings are not working. You might want to check your account and make sure you have this feature added.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] rwald:
Yes, the feature is checked on T-Mobile's listing of my account settings. Do I need to lie (or be truthful) about which phone I have on that site? I think I tried it with both the MDA and some version of Sidekick listed, but I don't remember which it was.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mugenbatteriesOwner:
I am wondering if the Galaxy S5 is worth it or should I purchase the Galaxy S4?

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joefrog1996:
If I were you I would wait for the GN4, but to answer your question the GS5 is worth the extra cash. The water resistance is reason enough on its own to go for the GS5. Plus the screen is much better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
GN4? What's that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kole_Ackerson:
Galaxy note 4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
Oh right. Yeah, screen is supposed to be about 6 inches on it. 16mpx camera. 3gb ram, up to 128gb...I just hope the battery can hold some serious juice. Bigger screens with faster processors definitely need bigger batteries! I'm still pretty surprised with how the specs on the S5 seem to have forgotten about the poor old battery:(

But...Lollipop!!? That's exciting! Can't believe its probably coming with Lollipop!! I'm jealous.:rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] travisjshepherd:
I would get the g2 or g3...sorry my opinion.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] calebcabob:
The G3 looks ridiculous too! Its another one that definitely has me wondering how great battery life is really gonna be though. But yeah, only because the other specs look amazing though!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] KennyG123:
There is a sticky on top of each general subforum in US Samsung sections to discuss upgrading and other phones

Thanks

FNSM
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ixoye777:
I really need help to repair the IMEI on this phone. *#06# shows /07

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Platform: Samsung Android

Selected port: COM9

Selected model: SGH-I337M

Phone was not found on the selected port!

Searching for USB diagnostic port...

Connecting to phone on COM14

Mode: Normal

Phone model: SGH-I337M

Firmware compiled date: Mar 28 2013

Firmware compiled time: 09:00:00

Firmware released date: Apr 23 2013

Firmware released time: 01:27:53

Incorrect IMEI

SW version: M9615A-CEFWTAZM-4.0.17062

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I try to do an IMEI repair and it always gets stuck at this part

Platform: Samsung Android

Selected port: COM14

Selected model: SGH-I337M

Detected phone model: SGH-I337M

Firmware compiled date: Tue Apr 23 00:17:11 KST 2013

PDA version: I337MVLUAMDJ

CSC version: I337MOYAAMDJ

SW version: I337MVLUAMDJ

Phone IMEI: Unknown

Phone SN: RF1D478W82J

Android version: 4.2.2 (JDQ39)

Cheking Root

Phone is Rooted

Reading security backup, please wait...

Backup saved as C:\Program Files (x86)\Octoplus\Octoplus_Samsung

\BACKUP\Security-SGH-I337M-22-06-2014_19-04-04-.asec file

Deactivating MSL...

MSL deactivate successfully

Phone will restart now

After phone being rebooted and powered on perform the following

steps:

1. Disconnect USB cable.

2. Wait 1-2 minutes.

3. Connect phone via UART cable to Box.

Connecting to phone, please wait...

Just sits there for ages - any ideas? I'm using the Octoplus Box btw. I have requested help from the Octoplus team but they are slow to answer and I need to get this phone fixed for a customer.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheAwesomeBit:
http://www.technobezz.com/fix-invalid-imei-samsung-galaxy-s4/

try this.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ixoye777:
Got the IMEI fixed but the screen goes black now when I try to make a call. Any ideas of how to fix? I was thinking about tying to flash the phone with Odin again with the same 4.2.2 stock rom. The microphone also doesn't work during the call.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] Big4570:
I'm pretty sure my battery needs to be reset as my battery life has dropped dramatically. Just wondering if there is a way to simulate a battery pull on the Note?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] dhd1802:
Is this since the kitkat update? If yes let samsung know

Not sure how you would simulate it
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] Big4570:
Nope stll running stock 4.2.2, with CWM, with no major changes to my OS. I figure it just needs to be recalibrated.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] noname2no:
Why not changing your battery?

As far as I am concerned I ended up replacing my batteries after +10 months of daily intensive use although the battery status was reported as good. I bought a Samsung original part from eBay and followed a Youtube tutorial. I'm glad to report I did not break anything and obtained significantly enhanced runtimes.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] CCallahan:
Supposedly holding the power button down until it shuts off is simulating a battery pull. Only other way I know of is to open the device and physically unplug the battery.

Have you tried just running the battery down to nothing, then with the unit off charging to 100%, then keeping it off the charger until dead and then charging to full agian? This may help re-condition the battery. I don't have any evidence to suggest this works but others have reported longer battery life afterwards. If it doesn't work then nothing lost.

Either that or just buy a new battery.
[General Questions and Answers] GeoHD:
My Samsung Galaxy Discover Is having some problems.

I got this used, when I got it, it dosent work. The display is 100% working. I tried flashing it with Odin with Clockwork Recovery for this device, and it dosen't work.

It Does This If I Press And Hold The Power Button:

(Black Color with backlight and it stays on)

It Does This If I Press And Hold The Volume Down Button with the Power Button:

(It Stays On I can press the Volume Up Button to download a rom or volume down button to restart the phone and the phone will be seen above)

It Does This If I Press And Hold The Volume Up Button With the power button:

(A Samsung Logo with a Yellow Triangle with an exclamatio nMark in the Middle. It turns off after about 8 seconds​

Does anyone have any ideas how to fix this?
[General Questions and Answers] GeorgeDachamp:
It's bricked lucky u can find a method on these forums on how to flash a custom rom then restore back to factory rom
[General Questions and Answers] GeoHD:
D you know w here to f find a factory rom?
[General Questions and Answers] GeorgeDachamp:
I'm not sure of there are different versions of what you have but here's a link for the cricket version

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2617484
[General Questions and Answers] GeoHD:
I tried Doing the instructions, O din sucessfully flashed teh first image, but then foir the second, it didnt work. Tried to to do the otehr file (CWM) and now my device boots up on teh samsung screen then turns white, then restarts. Any Ideas?
[General Questions and Answers] GeoHD:
bump
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gig103:
Hi everyone,

My wife's new phone is a Galaxy S5, and because root requires a custom recovery (the Droid4 was just a root exploit) I am hesitant to mess with it, but wish to move her app data over.

Edit: Maybe that's not true? Source

Unfortunately, Helium doesn't work with Motorola Devices, but the D4 is rooted. If I run a backup using Titanium Backup Pro, is there a way to take its output and feed it into Helium on the S5?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sock12345:
You can use towelroot to root ur wife her S5, the knox will stay at 0x0, so it will be helpfull not to break ur void and when done u can unroot :)

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gig103:
Thanks, that ended up being the easiest root ever! Files backed up, the S5 is an awesome phone so far. I have a Dev Edition on backorder for myself.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] velein:
Hello guys.

So i decided to try to root my g pad. I tried to root throw windows but I kept getting errors so I ended up using towelroot which gave me root access.

Then I wanted to install TWRP but when I did it throw windows I got errors and I kept having the stock recovery. So I tried with an app from play store but then I just got stuck with secure boot error... Now I am back with stock which I got with the LGmobile support software.

I have attached my software specifications. Can someone please tell me what I need to do to be able to install a custom ROM on my G Pad?

Thanks

View attachment 2812687
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samuraix21:
Had the same question. Go here:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g-pad-83/help/current-installing-recovery-running-t2790834
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
[MENTION=4478526]velein[/MENTION]

I have exactly the same software specifications (V50020a) and Build-Number (KOT49I.V50020a) and this is what I did.

Tablet: Security- activate unknown sources, Developer options - USB-debugging enabled

Computer: download and install USB-drivers for LG G Pad 8.3 http://www.lg.com/de/service-mobil-telefon/lg-G-Pad-8.3

1. Root with Tovelroot V2 http://towelroot.com/

2. Install SuperSu v2.00 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053

3. Start SuperSu and Update Binaries ( normal)

SuperSu says failed to update Binaries please reboot, rebooted

after reboot Supersu works fine.

4. Install SdFix http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2684188

should work without problem, if not you have a problem with root.

5. Install Flashify http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349847

Backup kernel & recovery , just in case.

I did NOT use this to flash the new recovery, but later on to enter in the new recovery

6. Download the newest version of TWRP for v500 from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2551499

Attention !!! you have to take the one where it says:" These builds are for the 4.4.2 bootloader"

download new version 2.7.1.0 !! 4.4.2-v500-TWRP_2.7.1.0-recovery.zip !!

copy the recovery.zip to your tablet

7. Download the tool to flash recovery from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2698267

look at step 3 , download: V50020_aboot_twrp_v2.zip, to your computer and unzip it.

8. Connect the tablet (MTP) to the computer and run file:runme.bat, ! on tablet you have to allow acess from the computer and SuperSu acess for adb !

when finished disconnect usb and let the tablet reboot

9. On the tablet start Flashify , in the menu press: reboot to recovery

10.Tablet starts to the TWRP-recovery. Now go to:install and flash the new version of twrp(2.7.1.0) that you have copied to the tablet.

reboot system.

this worked for me.

Edit: For all who have the new V50020d firmware

you have to modify the runme.bat file before you run it!

Have a look over here, post 72

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2782422&page=8

change the V50020b to V50020d, dont forget to save the file.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] velein:
Thanks guys. After hours og research and several tries I ended up using step 3 in i10terror's Korea thread. Worked without any problems. Thanks for the answers though.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hugo-PT:
A very useful topic. :thumbup:

Thanks for sharing your experience and for your time.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrChrisBChicken:
Hey Guys,

i've got a problem: i tried to flash twrp like it was said in the Korea Thread, but my G Pad won't start into recovery.

Not when i type "adb reboot recovery" in CMD nor when i try to get into twrp with flashify.

Any suggestions?
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
Which software specification do you have? If it is the V50020a than have a look at #3.

Do you have root access? Did you flash the right recovery file for your tablet?

Would be easier to help if you could provide us with some more detailed information.

Gesendet von meinem SGP511 mit Tapatalk
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrChrisBChicken:
Of course, sorry.

Android 4.4.2

Kernel 3.4.0

Build-Nr. KOT49I.V50020a

Root Accesss: Yes

I already did step #3 several times (from this Thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2698267)

After i did this and tried to reboot into recovery, it just rebooted normally and not into recovery.

It was the second time this happenend. After the first time i used the LG mobile tool and could reboot into stock recovery, then i tried again #3 from above and couldn't reboot into any recovery..
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
Ok, just to clarify. With. #3 I mean the third post in this thread.

Please try to install Sdfix so we can be absolutely sure that root is working. Have you installed the drivers from lg on your computer? Is usb- debugging enabled on the tablet?
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrChrisBChicken:
Oops, sorry. It's early.. :D

i also did your steps there, but they include the korean thread..

i did SDFix, it said and also says now:

"No Action Required, This device appears to already have write access to MicroSD Cards. No action has been taken....."

Yep and yep.

EDIT: Maybe it is important, if i try to reboot into recovery with flashify, in the top left corner is written:

Secure booting Error!

Cause: Device UnLock!, so Boot Success!!

Then it reboots into system.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
On your computer you can see ADB Interface: Android Sooner ADB Interface in the device manager.

When connecting the tablet with usb you have set it to MTP or to charging only?
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrChrisBChicken:
ADB Interface -> Android Sooner Single ADB Interface

I set it to MTP.

I'm really desperate... i tried anything i found googling :(
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Claudio Santos:
can't install twrp or cwm recovery

I can't install even with this method, because my software specs are: android version - 4.4.2, kernel version - 3.4.0, compilation number - KOT49I.V50020a, software version - V50020a
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
Ops, didn't see your edit in post 10. The message is ok it is the same I have on my tablet before showing TWRP recovery.

Looks like you did everything OK but something messed up.

Did you get the tablet with this software version installed or did you get it per OTA.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrChrisBChicken:
I got it OTA, i once had twrp on it, but i tried to backup with LGs Tool and got stuck on bootloop and had to use LGs Mobile Tool.

Was the first of 2 times.

It's weird that i can't even boot into stock recovery, but in Flashify it says i got stock recovery installed...
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
Maybe the backup with the Lg tool wasn't a good idea.

When in Flashify you press Backup/Restore you can press the:!

In the small circle. It says that it reads the recovery from the latest cache file......so that maybe the reason why it shows you still the stock recovery.

I think the best would be to go back to stock with the Lg mobile support software and afterwards start again from the beginning like I posted in #3. Sorry :(

[MENTION=5918969]Claudio Santos[/MENTION]. Your tablet came with this software version or did you receive a OTA update?
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrChrisBChicken:
I did go back to stock 2 times now and both times it did not work... used that method both times...
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
What else can I say, the discription in#3 is what worked for me on a new v50020a. Like you know it uses the method discribed in the Korea Thread, which worked for others also. The fact that you can see the message: Secure booting error......shows that the flashing tool worked ,but something went wrong at the end.

Maybe you should download it again ( just in case there was a problem with the download)and give it another try.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asgarth.bg:
THANK YOU!

After trying 3 different complete HOW-TO ROOT and RECOVERY guides here on XDA and a few others on the internets, this gentleman finally helped me root and TWRPify my gpad. I was stuck on the last software struggling to find a way to root. I think all new GPad owners should start with these steps, as most guides, I feel like, are made for older software. Thank you Sir, you're a gentleman and a scholar!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrChrisBChicken:
I managed it!!!!!!!

I used the LG Mobile Tool and set the upgrade fail back (however it is called in english - sorry)

Then i did EXACTLY what you said in post #3

BUT! After you flashed the recovery for the first time you have to unplug your USB cable before rebooting and it will work!

Thanks guy, you're the best!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
That's what it says in step 8. :..........when finished disconnect usb and let tablet reboot to recovery

Glad you managed it at the end ?
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrChrisBChicken:
Haha, i must've overread that, how stupid of me...
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jionny:
No custom recovery for v50020d? since installed have not been able to succesfully install twrp, I am rooted via towelroot,,, any ideas or is there nothing for v50020d yet,, everything i am reading is for v50020a and b
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gulletjt:
This works!

This worked for me, and I had tried just about everything. To clarify, when you move TWRP over to your tablet do not extract it first. You may have to run batch file a few times to get it to work. 3rd time was the charm for me (install progressed further each time).
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King_Rat:
Woohoo!! It worked on my V50020a GPad ^^

Apps are optimizing now (I always wipe dalvik/cache) fingers crossed everything starts up :angel: and I can get to tinkering :highfive:
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Utakos:
Has anyone used this on the latest v50020d?
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
Yes, look at the Edit in post 3.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Utakos:
DOH, missed that many thanks.

Now for a better rom
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hitiax:
Boot problems

Thank you for your work it's amazing.

I am running V50020d

I followed all your steps, and everything works fine until I reboot in recovery mode through FLASHIFY

When I do so, I get the following message during boot: "Secure booting Error - Cause: Device Unlock So boot success"

But the device do not access to TWRP, it reboots and start as usual.

It's been many hours I am trying to make it work without success.

Thank you for your help.

Have a nice day,
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whatever47:
The message is ok.

Make sure you do not have usb connected when rebooting to recovery. You can also try this :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo3YfszOPsQ
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SPBoss:
Thanks so much bro this worked perfectly, I was already rooted with ioroot25 so I just started from step 4 and everything went as planned :good::good::highfive:
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmyhauser:
Just got my G pad, and let the OTA update to 4.4.2. This procedure has allowed me to get TWRP going. Awesome!!! Thanks!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diogo Monteiro:
i Have the the new V50020d firmware, and not worked for me. :(

---------- Post added at 04:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------

I change the lines on "runme.bat" file:

echo Stock LG build KOT49I.V50020a\V50020d

and

if %FWVER%==4.4.2 (

if /I %MODEL%==LG-V500 (

if /I %FWBUILD%==KOT49I.V50020a (

GOTO CheckSU

)

if /I %FWBUILD%==KOT49I.V50020d (

GOTO CheckSU

)

)

)
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djmiek:
I have done everything in the guide after rooting, took another aproach for that, and after changing version in the runme.bat even that worked. But now when i try to boot to recovery i get a error message and now I dont know what to do :(

The error message is as follows:

Secure Booting Error!

Cause : boot certification verify

The tablet just stops here so I then have to hold power down to turn it of and then turn it back on and i get into the normal bootlopp and in to android. What to do?

My specs is they mather: Android 4.4.2, Kernel 3.4.0, Versionnumber KOT49I.V50020d, Software V50020d.

Thanks from a noob!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonleeg:
Hi there, I've recently bought g pad 8.3 and rooted very easily with towelroot, installed SuperSU and flashify but I'm struggling to install TWRP 2.8.0.0.

The main problem is that I'm using Linux so instructions for windows don't work on my computer. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I'm on software version v50020b and kernel 3.4.0. and use an Ubuntu based linux.

Thanks in advance