yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
Lesson learnt . Never upgrade from a flagship phone to a Neo or mini variant [emoji24][emoji16]
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
Haha.. depends on how many bucks u can shed! :P
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
The price gap is negligible in other countries but in India it's huge b/w flagship and Neo model .

Also insane price drop after buying the phone just makes you more disappointed
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
Not in all countries, that is AFAIK. But yeah maybe in a few countries. The price of Note 3 has become pretty much stagnant, launched at 47K and since last 4-5 months it's being sold at 42-45K in different stores. I suggest u to wait for Note 4 if u can cos software & performance wise u won't be gaining much with the Note 3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] Samavb:
You are right!

Ya you are right! Until you pointed even I didn't know that the "adapt, dynamic, standard, movie " option is missing. Now I am feeling sad too :D Good observation :cowboy: by you.

Regarding Camera you can try "focal" app and there are so many camera apps available which you can download using Aptoide.

Just go to Aptoide.com and then install the apk. Once you install that software you can add different stores. Using them you can search for any apps. Paid and free. There you can get many many camera apps which might cater to your needs hopefully.

Please wait for Snapdragon 805 phones to arrive and then may be you can sell this and get the latest. But really sad to know you are dissatisfied with this phone.

Hope your phone surprises you some way in coming days and changes your mind :)

Cheers!

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a phone can't cater to everyone's requirements.

Nice one liner. Sounds good :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
U think so? Maybe I should apply for the copyright of this one liner. :P :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] hweeliangteo:
I've been eyeing h ttp://oneplus.net/ but don't have an invite to buy one. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] Samavb:
Yes

Yes I think so. heheheh :P Actually almost every one of your post in this thread sound very very good :good:

:good:

:good:

May be Samsung has "hidden" those featureS? May be we can get those features by putting some code on dialpad?

for example *#9900# will give you additional settings mostly diagnostics. I have tried it on Note 2, Note 3 Neo and Note 8.0

I hope we can get back that "display" feature.

Cheers!
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
After all I'm peRFect! :P xD

They should give us the display profiles option, ridiculous on their part to be so miser.. -_-

Though I can live without it, many users require to adjust the settings. At that price, I think it's not justified to leave out a small albeit important feature!
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
And their videos keep talking how SUPERAMOELD is the best Display in the world :p
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] peRFect!:
I know you're the kind who likes natural colours, but I like punchy colours. So for me it's indeed one of the best!

S5 IMO has the best display to date.

I like S-Amoled displays so much that I find even my iPad Air's display to be a little dull which is supposedly the best LCD display!
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] filthykid:
Really? Their videos are speaking the truth then. Coming from a LCD display, I am in true love with the S-amOLED screen. After owning a Samsung phone, now I know what I had been missing.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo General] rakeshishere:
If i liked LCD I would've never bought a Samsung phone which is quite obvious. Am fine with punchy but oversaturated colors is not what I like and I love options where I could tweak or change it as per my eyes.

Yeah but these days LCD displays are on par (may not be better) with SAMOELD Displays.
[General Topics] arun483:
Thread is no more moderated by OP. Leave your queries other users might help you.

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18/03/2015 - Asus rolls out Lollipop update.

01/10/2014 - Looks like this time Asus released update before 23/10/2014 which was expected date of new update release. Asus Fonepad 7 updated to 6.4.4 to 6.5.0 after receiving this update.

23/09/2014 - Asus released OTA update to 6.4.4

23/08/2014 - Asus released partial update from 6.3.6 to 6.4.2.

18/07/2014 - Asus released official 6.3.6 firmware on there official website. Check it out (Reported by [MENTION=4451881]manstein[/MENTION] )

10/07/2014 - CheatDroid is working fine without any problem. Tested

08/07/2014 - SoftKeyZ working Fine on root. Tested

05/07/2014 - Tested Latest Version on Xposed works fine. Which means no need to use Beta ASUS version Xposed.

03/07/2014 - fussel323 Released root for FonePad7 Kitkat Build 6.3.6 .

02/07/2014 - ASUS released KitKat update for FonePad7 ME372CG users WorldWide

Do you have any News/Update regarding FonePad7? Report it to me.
[General Topics] MEHRDAD595:
if anybody got new update message,please DONT update and grab dl link so others can update too!

thanks :)
[General Topics] usgaap:
As of this morning, my ME372CG gives the "Server is busy" response. So, my guess is .. update server is being spammed with update requests.

As I'm still rocking Android 4.3 ... could you give me a brief summary as to how to intercept the update and save the file instead of updating immediately?

Of course with the sole intention of posting the update-file here on XDA.
[General Topics] arun483:
I wasn't able to get DL link but I have posted build.prop I hope these may help you I guess
[General Topics] Fuad.kh:
I dont see the floating widgets button in the screenshot
[General Topics] MEHRDAD595:
read this! :o

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48564876&postcount=38

no it wont,as it contains date of releasing of package, but not time of it!so it wont help! :(

ill make root file and put at root thread! ;)

and also plz try to test wifi hotspot and see if it works or not

tnx

yea!it seems they have removed it!thank god! :D

but have some options in notification bar (system UI)
[General Topics] arun483:
Thanks for building early root and yes surely i will check that as soon as I get to my home.
[General Topics] MEHRDAD595:
and a q

when u got update message,ur device was rooted or not?
[General Topics] arun483:
No it was running stock rom No ROOT
[General Topics] MEHRDAD595:
ok,tnx for reply

root file attached to thread

please test it and tell me :)
[General Topics] arun483:
I will surely test it but after some time I want to enjoy 4.4 stock for some time (its silly I know :P ) and yes WiFi hotspot works on this build
[General Topics] arun483:
I tried rooting but it does not work, there is always error in system update﻿
[General Topics] MEHRDAD595:
ok,so i must test it myself! :)
[General Topics] arun483:
I guess that's right.
[General Topics] Dr.Web97:
PCAP file

Link: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2800023
[General Topics] arun483:
I have updated ota update link right in first post check out
[General Topics] usgaap:
Massive thanks ..

To Arun & Mehrdad595 .. been following several threads for months in the hopes of KitKat updates (or root) for my ME372CG.

If it wasn't for you 2 I almost gave up and was ready to look for another device. Sadly, Asus has never been terribly clear as to what devices they plan on updating. Which is a shame.

Me, as a Dutch user, I finally got my message saying there's an update. So Holland's in the clear. Giving it a go as we speak.

[IMG="Asus Fonepad 7 (ME372CG) Android 4.4 update notification for NL/ Holland"]https://i.imgur.com/MjZzChG.jpg[/IMG]

EDIT/ UPDATE

I updated my Dutch Fonepad 7 to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat.

It seems it is working wonders .. except for Ziggo TV. It's a Dutch app for viewing online TV made for Ziggo and is only usable when Ziggo is your cable TV & ISP company. Ziggo TV does NOT seem to be working. Tried the lot, re-install, re-boot, different usernames .. looking into it as we speak, it just seems fair to give a shoutout to Dutch people who are up for KitKat. Update at your own risk.
[General Topics] ianrandy:
Can't update to 4.4

hi all..

i've been tried to update f/w to 4.4 over OTA or by downloading the partial update file..

but i still have an error, cannot install the update..

just tried OTA update but i can't update and it's restore to original configuration..

tried partial update file too (twice)..

first try : Failed <remote: problem with creating ota update file!

second try : error while copy multimedia package﻿

aaarrrgghhhh.. should i reset to factory default then try to update again?
[General Topics] arun483:
You may give it a shot.

Another thing are you using fastboot for update? if not use fastboot

fastboot flash update youfile.zip

I have same problem while updating from 5.2.2 to 5.2.5

My log file during fastboot flash update:

F:\root FonePad7\partial\fonepad7 me372>fastboot flash update V5.1.6_To_V5.2.2_p

artial_update.zip

sending 'update' (44724 KB)...

OKAY [ 5.209s]

writing 'update'...

OKAY [ 6.505s]

finished. total time: 11.720s

F:\root FonePad7\partial\fonepad7 me372>fastboot flash update V5.2.2_To_V5.2.5_p

artial_update.zip

< waiting for device >

sending 'update' (132970 KB)...

OKAY [ 15.987s]

writing 'update'...

FAILED (remote: problem with creating ota update file!)

finished. total time: 19.158s

Brother can you help us out a little here?
[General Topics] hotvibes:
This update seems to be much better in terms of battery. I am seeing much less battery drain compared to last update. Speed is also slightly better.
[General Topics] Igrab:
Problem of gsm/wcdma signal. Please, help me:)

Hi guys! Starting from 4.4 kitkat android update, during normal use( but not when i connect wifi), often gsm signal fall and, sometimes automatically returns sometimes i have to reboot the device. It's a very annoying thing!I did several factory reset and also last 6.4.2. update, but i didn't solve the problem. Asus doesn't answer to my question on Facebook. What do you think?Could i solve problem with root?Or have you any suggestion for me?Also my brother has a fonepad 7 with the same problem.Thank you for help :)﻿

Comprimi
[General Topics] dubakoor:
I too have the same issue... one request please don't downgrade your OS to 6.3.6.. it will destroy your IMEI.

please wait for future update :(
[General Topics] heavylildude:
Nexus 7 Travel Case on ME372CG

Altough a lil bit off on top/bottom, this case is 80% fit
[General Topics] amin318:
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[General Topics] raincy13:
Fail imei fonpad ME372CG CN

My asus is fail imei 004999010640000 . :(( Now, No Signal. I want find stock rom RAW CN ver ... ? Please Heplme
[General Topics] mekanikenginar:
6.4.2 update changed IMEI

I have the same problem like most of you, after updated to 6.4.2 signal has gone. I have send it to service but they downgraded it to 5.2.2. Now i have a android 4.3 tablet without phone and a changed IMEI. since the IMEI changed i can't update it via OTA. My tablet is out of warranty due to chaging the touchscreen not at service so they won't help me. How can i update it to 6.3.6 or 6.4.2 and correct the IMEI ?
[General Topics] blckDTshadow:
EDIT: Nevermind, fixed it!

Hey,

I had my motherboard exchanged by the Asus support. Now I am trying to update my tablet through partials. It worked really good until 6.3.6, but now I am trying to copy the 6.4.2 file to / (with root of course) and my tablet stops responding. Any ideas?

Cheers,

blckDTshadow
[General Topics] boating dude:
Hello!

I'm new here and just rooted my Fonepad 7 with these instructions. I have the same problem like most has after the 6.4.2. update: both phone and SMS are out of order. I thought maybe downgrading to 6.3.6. would solve the problem, but someone wrote there that it destroys the IMEI. What does it mean? Is it serious? And btw, how to downgrade the build? :fingers-crossed:
[General Topics] hotvibes:
I am seeing issues with stock messaging app after updating to 6.4.2. I am not able to read most of the sms, the app crashes while opening sms and closes. It's very frustrating.
[General Topics] boating dude:
I founded this from the internet, it seems Asus finally is aware of this 6.4.2. problem.

"Thank you for contacting Asus Technical Support Department.

Regarding your inquiry about the kitkat update, Kindly note that there is a common issue with Kit Kat update and we escalated to google and they advised us that there will be an update available soon to fix those problems, just please check for updates frequently "
[General Topics] latimeria:
Asus is not able to solve all the problems occurred since the roll out of firmware 6.3.6; I'm in Italy and my fonepad has radio-gsm not working since two months and the only thing they say it's sometimes they will release a bugfix :confused::confused:

the only way should be to downgrade to 3.2.4 or downgrade the baseband at a stable release but I really don't know if someone ever tried it
[General Topics] boating dude:
It this possible? Can someone give instructions for this, please.
[General Topics] hotvibes:
An update to messaging app has fixed this issue I was seeing. Messaging app is working great now. Thanks to Asus for the update. I was about to enable messaging in hangouts.
[General Topics] boating dude:
Eh, what update and from where? My tablet says in the settings that everything is up to date
[General Topics] EvilDragonEX:
i think he meant play store updates
[General Topics] hotvibes:
That is correct.
[General Topics] boating dude:
Because 6.4.2. official update broke my tablet. I rooted it and then installed raw 5.1.6. It went ok but doesn't find sim card. Tablet asks pin code, but then nor mobile data nor phone/text doesn't work. What I did wrong? :(

I partially updated to 5.2.2. and still mobile data and phone/text are missing.
[General Topics] qweSSO:
Здравствуйте! Подскажите, есть ли возможность понижение прошивки(установка более старой версии) без потери связи? Извините за чистый английский!
[General Topics] tapioco2000:
There is a new system update v6.4.4 [27,92 mb]
[General Topics] hotvibes:
Wow! Thanks. Do you know what is the change?
[General Topics] Payam121:
Download Link :

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/ME372CG/UL_K00E_WW_6_4_4.zip
[General Topics] hotvibes:
Thanks for the link.

I do not see any change in this update. Even the wi-fi icon issue is not fixed. Android is also same 4.4.2. Just that I lost root after the update. Also it is 832 MB download.

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Can somebody please provide 6.4.4 root file? I tried using 6.4.2 root file and it did not work.
[General Topics] latimeria:
thanks for sharing ( OTA seems one of the thing that never works )

is there a changelog from 6.4.2 version? just to be sure if they have fixed bugs in the baseband
[General Topics] boating dude:
I'd like to flash this stock rom back to my device but can't since bootdroid says: "can't find image file". Instructions please.
[General Topics] latimeria:
I think you need a .raw image file to downgrade ( see post 1 ) to a previous version of asus firmware and honestly I'm also afraid that downgrading could destroy your imei ( that's the reason why I'm still with firmware 6.4.2 and not yet downgraded to 3.2.4 whre baseband was perfectly working )

maybe someone else could help more
[General Topics] arun483:
Flash 3.2.4 and then install partial updates I hope this helps you if not then its something wrong with your motherboard
[General Topics] arun483:
Don't be afraid of downgrading. I have downgraded my FonePad 7 to 3.2.4 and ofcourse I lost IMEI number and Serial but when I used partial updates to upgrade it to 5.2.5 both of them were back.
[General Topics] arun483:
Camera Issues in KitKat?

Hey guys I recently got to know that while using Build 6.4.2 camera was using only 2 MP for capturing photographs and not more than that downgrading it to 5.2.5 restored 5 MP camera. Is this just me or everyone else noticed this bug?
[General Topics] arun483:
Follow instructions at post #1.

Download partial Update extract it now you will find another zip file inside place it in root of your internal storage. You will get update notification.

*No root is required for this. Just make sure you haven't modified any system app if so Factory reset your device.
[General Topics] hotvibes:
Camera in release 6.4.4 allows selecting the resolution. Please see the screen shot below.
[General Topics] arun483:
Glad to know that they fixed it. Thanks for informing :)

Cheers
[General Topics] trailorall:
Hi guys

Any root yet for 6.4.4.......

Thanks everybody for keeping this thread alive

---------- Post added at 02:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 PM ----------

Me too noticed lower resolution of the camera since 6.4.2.... It is good to know it is fixed in 6.4.4.... This makes me want to upgrade but need root as I am using link2sd and folder mount for daily use
[General Topics] boating dude:
I flashed 3.2.4. It stucked in bootloop but I did factory reset in Droidboot and it helped and 3.2.4. Works ok. But it still doesn't find my sim card after the pin code, no mobile data, no phone/sms function. It needs hardware maintenance I think?
[General Topics] latimeria:
I think you need to follow instructions on post one and going on with partial upgrades also
[General Topics] arun483:
Why would you need link2sd when Asus has already given option to install apps into SD card
[General Topics] trailorall:
With link2sd method u keep the widget function of the apps... With Asus or Android method u loose this function.... Also I think more data is freed/transferred from internal to external
[General Topics] donghpvn:
Problem when update v6.4.4

I updated my fonepad to v6.4.4 but still have many bugs. Then I downgraded to v5.1.6 and updated to v5.2.2, v5.2.5 nothing happened. My fonepad got fake IMEI (0049xxxxxxxx) no network or 3G... So I have to send to ASUS for service... I followed step by step but did I wrong in which step? Anyone can help? Thanks and sorry for terrible English...
[General Topics] arun483:
Mostly it is suggested to first downgrade to 3.2.4 because it had best modem and then use partial updates
[General Topics] Trazr41:
Hi, i have the same problem and i'm on 5.1.6 so i need first to do downgrade to 3.2.4 and then flash partial update 3.2.4 to 5.x.x?
[General Topics] donghpvn:
You mean I have to roll back to 3.2.4 then update to higher version?
[General Topics] Trazr41:
I had to downgrade to 3.2.4 and after I did the partial upgrade to 5.1.6 but the IMEI is still 0499... and the serial is still 111111... How can I do?
[General Topics] donghpvn:
I think you better send your fonepad to ASUS like me... :crying:
[General Topics] Trazr41:
But if i send my fonepad to ASUS without IMEI / Serial the warranty is void? :\
[General Topics] arun483:
Sending it to ASUS can't help I guess actually my motherboard got broke they replaced it but I no longer receive OTA updates. IMEI will only help you get OTA updates
[General Topics] arun483:
Ofcourse but if you format you fonepad completely like even OS partition then they might help if you have warranty bill.

To format system partition start your fonepad in bootloader mode then from terminal type "fasboot erase system" and then go to service center and make a story like something that you were watching movie and suddenly your tab got hanged, you tried to reboot but it wont get started
[General Topics] Trazr41:
And if I do so I reported everything to the factory state? And is recognized in warranty?
[General Topics] Trazr41:
Ok, good news, i've flashed partial update 6.4.4 (last) and now the serial is factory but I still have the problem of IMEI...Any solutions? Is possible that the IMEI is yet in the phone?
[General Topics] donghpvn:
I told you, roll back older version you'll lost IMEI. If you use update your serial number come back but IMEI still fake IMEI (0049xxxxxx) I've send to ASUS (they waranty by Serial number like in waranty paper not IMEI) 2 weeks later I'll receive it back...

Now I only want stable version not new OTA update... I think v5.2.5 is the best choice
[General Topics] Trazr41:
So I can simply send the tablet as well? Sorry, i don't speak a good english :\
[General Topics] donghpvn:
Yeah bro, there only way is send to ASUS service...
[General Topics] Trazr41:
one last thing and then stop lol: if i send my fonepad to ASUS i will pay motherboard or is under warranty? :(
[General Topics] manstein:
Same problem here, manual update not working also. What to do ?
[General Topics] hotvibes:
6.4.4 root is available
[General Topics] donghpvn:
If you still have waranty they'll replace your board for free... Don't be worry :D
[General Topics] trailorall:
I couldn't upgrade OTA from 642 to 644...I get error during the process and I get the message device returned to original configuration after restarting.

I did unfreeze all system apps that were frozen... and no success. I uninstalled lucky patcher and link2sd and did full unroot... still no luck....... Any suggestions?
[General Topics] hotvibes:
644 update file link is already posted, just download and copy to internal sd card root. The file will be automatically detected as update file and you will see an update prompt.
[General Topics] trailorall:
Thanks [MENTION=5722848]hotvibes[/MENTION] ...... And do I need to do all the stuff mentioned above from unroot, unfreeze.... and so on.... before I update?
[General Topics] higc:
Full Disc Encryption

I finally did find one thing that doesn't seem to be working. The Full Disc Encryption. I tried several times and it will not encrypt. I'm not sure if it's because of the root or the version. I had it working before when I was at 3.2.3. Has anyone else noticed this? Has anyone enabled it for other versions with root and had it work? If so would you please list the version? Or if there is another solution (besides disc encryption) to keeping snooping agencies out I'd would love to know. Why- because I'm paranoid. I already use EDS, but would like something to block access before boot. Thanks.
[General Topics] boating dude:
Imei Repair

So it is impossible to repair/restore lost IMEI in ME372CG? Internet is full of instructions how to repair imei in android device but none of them works in Fonepad 7 ?
[General Topics] arun483:
As far as I know yes but you may get one by using partial updates but you will never be able to grab FOTA updates
[General Topics] boating dude:
Ok, thanks for the info. I have now smoothly running wifi tablet. My mom will be happy when I give this to her :)
[General Topics] hotvibes:
Not really, just update, phone will be unrooted on updating. You will need to root again using fastboot method.
[General Topics] hotvibes:
If you are rooted you can not encrypt.

---------- Post added at 08:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 AM ----------

Meant to reply to this thread. Rooted phone or tablet can not be encrypted.
[General Topics] hotvibes:
My best battery performance ever!

My Fonepad 7 ME372CG posted the best battery performance so far ... 2 days and still running on a single charge. :D
[General Topics] arun483:
Damn that's really hot.
[General Topics] Diwakar1990:
lost imei

hey dear friends ! is there any way to restore lost imei on fonepad 7.it is very disappointing that after updating to 6.4.2 i loosed my imei no.
[General Topics] haharits:
i cant roll back into JB, right now my firmware is 6.3.6

when i tried to flash the raw image of 5.2.5 in droidboot, it always fails. the failure happens when the phone try to check the device-oem, it stops there and failed to update?

and also i cant root my phone for some reason, so i can't do the other option

any idea ?
[General Topics] hotvibes:
Try with 3.2.4
[General Topics] haharits:
there aren't any stock firmware for 3.2.4

does anyone have partial update from 6.3.6. to 6.4.2?
[General Topics] nuz81:
Try with 6.4.4 . In changelog of this update there is :

Bug fix for IMEI registration issue.
[General Topics] Atarashii:
V6.5.0

Hello all

i have read through countless forums, and tried all fixes and finally mostly gave up. does V6.5.0 fix the tremendous 6.3 failure where it disabled radio for 2G and 3G network registration? if so, can anyone confirm the fix?:silly: