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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaDaLiNoSt:
Boot into download mode, and flash stock rom with odin.
[HTC One X] FaiselW:
Which is faster on cm11?
[HTC One X] drexc:
:)

I prefer chrome, that allows me to sync my bookmarks and data stored on the pc, and the browser can not do cm11, chrome also has better handling of windows, so it is in my opinion, I hope you serve.

(sorry for my bad english)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mlecho:
anyone else have the philosophy that the magnet on the case (that which holds the flap to the case) will mess up the mda/wizard...i have not used my case yet because of this rumor....any thouhgts on this?

thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] d0ug:
The MDA doesn't have any kind of magnetic media in it (HD or Floppy) so the magnets wont cause problems. I would be concerned about putting something like an ipod in that case, since the ipod has a HD.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] nasodotcom:
it has magnets that tell the device whether it is open or closed so if you use magnet case the screen can turn landscape automatically.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] bilbo_28:
I have kept my phone in the case every day for the past 9 months..... no problems so far.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] the-equinoxe:
Thanks

I was wondering why my wizard was "flipping" almost always I took him out of the case..

Never thought about the magnets though..
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] evilkern:
Ah ha, one of lifes little mysteries solved!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1spacer:
i soft bricked my Samsung galaxy S4 and Odin doesn't seem to be working. in download mode i have check fail :fused:5,binary:4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Need way more info than that
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1spacer:
it goes through boot loop and can only enter download mode. i attempted to revert to stock using Odin 3.09 but every attempt failed now it gives me a kies firmware warning.i tried to enter recovery mode but it only has the blue words recovery and doesn't progress.

<ID:0/007> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> M919UVUAMDL_M919TMBAMDL_M919UVUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/007>

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Are you 4.4.2? The firmware you are trying to flash is 4.2.2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1spacer:
yes im 4.4.2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
You are trying to flash the wrong firmware. You need NB4. You can't downgrade.

Haters Made Me Famous

Deviant Team Member
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1spacer:
thank you i will try that
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1spacer:
well it downloaded but im still in boot loop
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Go into stock recovery. Do factory reset

Haters Made Me Famous

Deviant Team Member
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1spacer:
that's the problem it stays at the first screen saying Samsung galaxy S4 with the blue words on the top left "recovery booting"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Pull your battery and let it sit for a minute
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1spacer:
nope this didnt work before you helped but is there any way to force it into recovery or flash recovery mode?
[Shield Tablet General] jdmadonna:
UPDATE - I was able to track down the following link for the modem that is supposed to be used in the LTE version. This would give credit to the information that tech support gave me. If this is correct, the modem is completely accessible at the software level. HELL YEAH! Now here is the link.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/i500-cellular-modems-products.html

I originally called Nvidia tech support back on July 17th, 2014 to see if the LTE version would support GSM voice calling seeing as how it is factory unlocked and compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile. They would not tell me if the phone restriction in the US was locked down by hardware or software at that time and that I would have to call back once the tablet officially hit the market.

I called today and was AMAZED when the tech told me very honestly that the restriction was at the software level. I then asked, if I were to root the device without unlocking the bootloader, and then use a different framework to expose the dialer and phone settings, would I be able to achieve making phone calls over a GSM connection....................... HE SAID YES!!!!!!

Again, being very forthcoming and stating exactly what I wanted to do, he assured me that this can be done by altering JUST the software, it is not locked down at a hardware level like the uh...cough, cough... Nexus 7 LTE. As usual, rooting MAY void the warranty....BUT he said that doing something like this would be looked at on a case by case basis for determining if these actions would indeed void the warranty. Encouraging, as he did not flat out say, if you mess something up...enjoy your new paperweight!

Praise the lord... I know not everyone needs or wants a tablet that can make calls, but if I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone, and have a way to make the 30 minutes of calls that I do per month through BLUETOOTH

(don't start the whole holding a tablet to your head is stupid argument)

while only carrying an awesome performing tablet, than that is fine for me.

Now to just wait for the LTE model to arrive to market and then see if any BADASS DEVELOPER can share with me how to modify the framework to expose that dialer!

Mods... just realized that I posted this to Q&A instead of General, please move if necessary.
[Shield Tablet General] Aredubu:
That is very good news. I really like this tablet, but I will upgrade for the larger storage size and the ability to make a few changes and be able to use it as a phone when needed as well.
[Shield Tablet General] Mechcondrid:
Speaking of the lte version, does anyone have confirmation its is T-Mobile and attack ONLY as I was looking at the listed cell bands and it does list the bands that others carriers use as being compatible though I saw no mention of what the actual radio chip set is (so its feasible that it isn't gsm only hardware wise)
[Shield Tablet General] jdmadonna:
See my updated op. You might like what you find.
[Shield Tablet General] shdwphnx:
According to the Nvidia Shield Tablet FAQ, there are 3 versions of the LTE tablet, only one of which supports voice. Unfortunately, the LTE bands that model supports do not appear to be the ones T-Mobile or AT&T use in the U.S.A.

Hopefully the lack of voice support on the other models will be a software restriction that can be fixed by the developer community here.

From http://shield.nvidia.com/tablet-faq

>>

WHAT CELLULAR NETWORKS DOES THE SHIELD TABLET LTE SUPPORT?

There are three versions of SHIELD tablet LTE. There is a North American version that works on AT&T, T-Mobile and Rogers on LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 7, and 17 and HSPA bands 1, 2, 4, 5.
​

There is a second International version that works on popular European and Asian networks. It supports LTE bands 3, 7, 20 and HSPA+ bands 1, 2, 5, 8.
​

The third version also works on popular International carriers, in addition to including voice support on compatible networks. It supports LTE bands 1, 3, 7, 20 and HSPA+ bands 1, 2, 5, 8.
​

Check with your favorite carrier to verify coverage in your area.
​

DOES THE SHIELD TABLET LTE SUPPORT VOICE?

There is a version of the international SKU that supports voice on compatible networks, available for purchase in select regions.
​

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[Shield Tablet General] mizozizo:
i want to upgrade my phone and i intend to do exactly as you did .but i'd like to know does the shield tablet have an inner top speaker ? meaning if i want to put it on my ear directly to make a phone call . wouldn't everyone surrounding me hear what the other party on the end of the line is saying to me ?

what would you do about that ? i really need an answer about this matter because it's the only thing stopping me from getting this tablet
[Shield Tablet General] rebski:
Thanks for the great news and just what I had been waiting to have clarified. Presently I am using the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 P6800 which has phone capabilities.

My telephone use is very light, texting gets more usage, and I have no interest in carrying two devices. Generally I make phone calls using the speakerphone but if I ever have to take a call in a public place then I hold the tablet to my ear. Just for the record and for those who are paranoid self obsessed, nobody ever notices that my phone is 7.7", let alone point fingers at me:cool:

My brother is a heavy mobile phone user and he has a Tab 7.7" also and he will never revert to a small screen phone either.

The UK release date for the LTE version is 2nd September which is close to my birthday so I wonder what Santa will bring;)

This is an excellent move by Nvidia, they deserve to have outstanding success with the Shield Tablet.

In the meantime I am watching the WiFi and cracked casing threads to see how Nvidia are responding, I wouldn't be surprised if the release date is delayed while those issues are addressed.
[Shield Tablet General] alberic000:
Same situation as rebski/ ;) I got a tab 7.7 too...

But unfortunately the shield tablet looks quite heavy, 390 grams with 8"... And doesn't have a notification led/ or an amoled screen ( on my tab 7.7, I use NoLed)

But all the ports are very useful.... Quite a dilemma with the tab Style 8.4 (290 grams)
[Shield Tablet General] Maximumhigh:
Pre-order or wait?

So I'm looking to replace my nexus 5 with an nvidia shield... This will be my first time using a tablet as a phone. I'm rather nervous about dropping the extra hundo (100$) on a tablet when there is a chance that I wouldn't be able to use it as a replacement for my phone, sure its the best looking tablet on the US market right now and lets be honest, i'd happily drop 300$ on the none LTE version but I don't want to drop the extra money if this wont work. What do you guys think are the probability of being able to use this as a phone replacement and even if it is not capable of LTE voice in the US market is there a reasonable workaround the can be done to be able to use the tablet as a phone?
[Shield Tablet General] rebski:
It seems like it should be possible but much may depend on location and carrier technology. But I supect that we may have to expend some cash and time in order to get it to work even in those areas where the capability seems certain. In short it probably won't make calls straight out of the box but we shall know more once the LTE models are shipped.

http://shield.nvidia.co.uk/tablet-faq/

"DOES THE SHIELD TABLET LTE SUPPORT VOICE?

There is a version of the international SKU that supports voice on compatible networks, available for purchase in select regions."

Sorry if my opinion is so vague but Nvidia themselves are not at all clear on the point.The next couple of weeks should bring some clarification and answers.

I am assuming that many people will buy the 32Gb version regardless but I will only buy it if it makes phone calls.
[Shield Tablet General] Cassan0va:
I got mine LTE the other day and the msg that pops up is "Calls are not supported" when using a dialer.

Live in Sweden btw
[Shield Tablet General] rebski:
Congratulations on getting the device. That is disappointing not to have voice calls straightaway. I have been looking closely at the photos on some recent LTE reviews and they don't have the phone icon. So what is this SKU that is supposed to be available for purchase I wonder? No doubt we will find out shortly. In the meantime enjoy your tablet.
[Shield Tablet General] Cassan0va:
Got this reply from Support today.
[Shield Tablet General] rebski:
Thanks for the information. Nvidia is making this harder that it seemingly need be. They should have clarified this from the outset . I think that the sum total of the issues with this device means that I shall look to the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet as my likely next device.

I hope that you were not completely counting on making phone calls, if so then this is a bummer bombshell for you.
[Shield Tablet General] lanwarrior:
I bought the Wifi version and had to return it due to the Wifi issue. It's widely known and posted in Geo Force forum (NVidia own forum site) and no response from NVidia.

As much as I like the Shield Tablet, if NVidia won't fix it, I won't buy it.
[Shield Tablet General] rebski:
I completely share your views. When this device was first announced I couldn't wait to buy one, so it is despondent to watch the enthusiasm evaporate. Also disappointing as I had expected much more from Nvidia. Isn't there a 64 bit version on the drawing board? Perhaps with the Shield Mark II they will get it right.
[Shield Tablet General] Cassan0va:
The idea was to replace my phone so yeah i was, started the process to return the device until i can grab one knowing i can make phone calls.

Other than this i havnt had any issues with either battery, wifi or cracked edges even the buttons feels different compared to 16gb version.

I simply love the tablet but doesnt help if i can only text people lol :)

Ill stick to my old broken phone until they get this sorted and get a new tablet then
[Shield Tablet General] AnyOldName:
Email from nvidia

Today I had the following response from nvidia support:

...followed by:
[Shield Tablet General] Cassan0va:
Well that leaves 2 options then, Return it and wait for the voice version or keep it and wait for their adapter
[Shield Tablet General] shdwphnx:
I recently had a conversation with Nvidia regarding voice support on LTE devices in the United States. Here is what they had to say (names removed to protect privacy)...
[Shield Tablet General] souphunkie:
That's a bumer... I got SMS kinda work with go SMS pro. But the voice is not working. Is there any custom ROM would enable voice?
[Shield Tablet General] DroidMahn:
I really hope that someone figures this out. Making calls would be sweet.
[Shield Tablet General] will824:
Completely agree with you, although I am not making calls that much but still need to receive those few ones I am receiving each month. Placing calls can always be done by using skype or any other VoIP software.

Most likely I will get a new temporary sim card to use with the tablet on LTE temporarily while getting an old Nokia with good battery life (Nokia 1100) to keep receiving this few calls.

I can bet xdadevs will enable calling in the future!.
[Shield Tablet General] tychomat:
Has anybody tried the european version?
[Shield Tablet General] deppman:
Try the Hangouts Dialer

I got the 32GB/LTE version for my wife, with the hope that she could use carry one single device instead of choosing or carrying a 7" tablet + phone. We got the 3GB data plan from T-Mobile for $10/month.

We tried the Android Hangouts Dialer from the Play Store the other day, and I must say it is very, very good. In fact, I'm thinking of stealing the tablet back. Assuming I can also get it away from the kids (which is pretty difficult too - I bought two controllers).

The only downside I can see is the lack of emergency calling, and possible trouble with Google Hangouts, which tends to be problematic on Mondays for some reason. Otherwise this looks like a great solution. Data usage looks below < 1MB/min so 3GB would provide maybe 50-100 hours of talk time if I didn't use any other data. I figure a good mix might be 5 hours of talk (<300MB of data), and perhaps 2.5GB of "other" data. For $10 a month - that's a pretty good deal.
[Shield Tablet General] will824:
I got my tablet yesterday and very happy with it. Wish I had got at least one controller. Got a data plan and LTE works quite good. I was waiting for this device for more than a year.

Sadly hangouts is not available as a gsm voice number replacement in my country. Will wait until hopefully the call restriction will be lifted.

The tablet is a bit big to keep in the pocket but if a person is using up backpack or small purse then it can be used as a phone replacement without problems.

Some things I have seen on the improvement side

- had to tweak it a bit after ota 1.2 for the battery saving

- no on screen controls for mirroring

- LTE and WiFi signals not so strong

- heavy and phone calls not supported ?
[Shield Tablet General] will824:
souphunkie how did you manage to make SMS work with SMS? was with Free Message feature?.
[Shield Tablet General] Quaddragon:
Can't wait for a US version that supports voice. The only problem now is I'm on Verizon. I believe they use CDMA bands between 850MHz and 1900MHz. 4G LTE Verizon primarily uses the Upper 700 MHz C Block, specifically 746 to 787 MHz.

I wonder which version I would have to get to make voice work?
[Shield Tablet General] genicles:
Download hangouts dialer for voice calls using your google voice number
[Shield Tablet General] shdwphnx:
Does that support 911 calls now? If not, then it is not an acceptable option for many people.
[Shield Tablet General] genicles:
I'll be honest I don't have that answer, maybe someone else can shed some light on that
[Shield Tablet General] aenews:
GV doesn't support 911 emergency calling. You can add local emergency numbers to your contacts and dial those, but just dialing 911 will not work.
[Shield Tablet General] Shaky156:
Research has been done to look into phone calling for the Shield Tablet LTE model. Although theoretically possible, phone calling on the current LTE model will not work. Not only does it require framework changes, ramdisk changes, (maybe kernel changes), this also requires binarys that are unavailable to the dev community, newer changed firmware for the modem. Important firmware binarys are unavailable.

If you are looking for phone calling support it may be best to wait until Nvidia officially release a tablet with phone calling support
[Shield Tablet General] rebski:
What you are saying is of course correct but relates specifically to the US and UK + EU adapter models. Nvidia has intimated that a third model to be EU specific will be released and which will be mobile phone capable. However more information on that is not yet readily available.

IMHO Nvidia have made a bit of a mess with this particular device. These questions should have been dealt with upfront and not to be ascertained by money-paying guinea-pig customers reporting their experience after the event. :cowboy:
[Shield Tablet General] Explore3:
With the disappearance of the LTE version that was supposed to support voice calls from the Nvidia FAQ, the chances of being able to make phone calls dims.
[Shield Tablet General] rebski:
What do you mean by disappearance? The LTE version is available in the UK?

http://shield.nvidia.co.uk/buy-now/

Though I would agree that the appearance of the EU specific LTE seems not to be even on the horizon.
[Shield Tablet General] Explore3:
The third LTE version is no longer in the USA Nvidia FAQ. That was the version that mentioned phone calls and support for band 1

http://shield.nvidia.com/tablet-faq/
[Shield Tablet General] balviforever:
yust got off the nvidia chat on uk

me :so if I buy from uk LTE I will have a voice capability?

nvidia: As if now the LTE version which is released is not supported with Voice

nvidia :For Voice there is a different version of Tablet which has not yet released

there you have it.. it should come out but no ETA.

happy days, will wait for it
[Shield Tablet General] Explore3:
Great news! I hope I will be able to purchase it in the USA.
[Shield Tablet General] rebski:
I suspect that by the time this is released they will be on to the Shield Tablet Mark II. This is the LTE version I have been waiting for but it is unlikely I will now buy until the next edition of the tablet is released. 64bit or what have you.
[Shield Tablet General] souphunkie:
i put in my att gophone sim card and sms pro recognized it. Sms pro is free.
[Shield Tablet General] ErickZ5:
There is an option to have your own phone # working on Shield, if you have data on.

If this could be named workaround, its not gonna call 911, but seriously, why would you not carry an extra tracfone with you only for that purpose itself? Cant clearly imagine you calling from this unit in case you end up in car accident God forbid, im crossing my fingers. But back to the point from title. There is an app on play store that seemingly was made for tablets, yaaay :) and its free! Well, to some extent, still worth the try though.

Look for editor choice app, after typing in "textplus" you should have it burning into your eyes upon confirming that search. textPlus Free Text + Calls

Now, i havent tried phone calls yet, you get free 5 minutes and the rest can be added free by watching 15 second videos, completing surveys, sharing on social sites etc. (Videos work decent easy , if you got time and patience you could get 100 minutes a day, if not more than that :D )

You register an account with them, email, simple, pick your area phone and get a number from them. Text works like a charm. Although i did not try to install any other sms app on it, only using the very app itself for messaging and it does serve its purpose well.

I hope i helped to some of you guys. No overseas units, no rooting, just simple app installation, with the registration 10 minutes at most and you can start aending your friends your new additional phone # that will definitely work with your tablet. As long as your data is on.

My discovery certainly helped me, i was restless for three days since i got my shield. I needed to have this for messaging :good:
[Shield Tablet General] masterchiefb117:
Have you guys guys tried using Hangouts. I am able to make calls and send text with Hangouts... I dropped my Note 4 so I am currently using my tablet to make and rcv calls as well as text.
[Shield Tablet General] kenkiller:
Sure, if you're in the US and using Google Voice.
[Shield Tablet General] JJLabrier:
Does this give you a phone number?

Does this app give you a phone number that people can call you on? If not, it's no different than skype or other VOIP apps, worse even since you have to work for minutes and messages.
[Shield Tablet General] Daniel.n09:
Google Dialer v1.1

If you were to just download and manually install the new google dialer v1.1 would the shield tablet then have a dialer to make normal voice calls with the sim number? Could someone that ownes the LTE model perhaps try and let us know how it goes?

Thanks
[Shield Tablet General] falschergold:
Hi,

bad news for you/us...

I tried to make calls with several dialer apps, but it doesn't work.
[Shield Tablet General] butch87402:
I used hangouts dialer and it fine...
[Shield Tablet General] falschergold:
But you can't use your sim with hangouts dialer?!?
[Shield Tablet General] balviforever:
i wont wait anymore need tablet with call function , taking tab 4 8 LTE no gaming but hey at least i can make calls , shame nvidia wont tell release date . . .
[Shield Tablet General] ptr_tje:
Im dutch, and on my tablet sms texting came native with the messages app, also worth mentioning is that it works with my regular sim card, not a separate data sim... Not sure what that means, but i do remember that other tablets and my psvita needed those and didnt offer texting

Also tried a dialer app, which didn't work
[Shield Tablet General] mentalmike99:
SMS on Sim does work

Just wanted to let everyone know that i can send and receive text via cellphone tmobile SIM card using sms pro. Seems kind of strange that i cant do it with stock android. I have the 32gb US lte version. Cellphone voice would be so awesome. I guess i will just keep using voip until then. :eek:
[Shield Tablet General] ddwight99:
third party app

I dont understand why there can be a 3rd party app that access the SMS sim capabilities and not a app that can access the voice capabilities:confused: