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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
Currently I'm in a horrible situation. I bought a new Galaxy S5 off Swappa. Upon receiving it, I believed everything was fine, so I went ahead and rooted it and installed TWRP which trips the KNOX counter. When I began to call people on it, they all reported that they heard their voices echoing back to them. After days of trying to fix this issue, I gave up and decided I'd ask the seller for a refund. The seller refused me the refund but did offer to help out with sending it to Samsung for a repair. Turns out Samsung doesn't repair devices with KNOX tripped (I've been away from Samsung for a while, so this KNOX stuff was all new to me). I called T-Mobile to ask if they would honor an exchange (it's a G900T) but since I don't have service and can't confirm anything about the phone since I'm not the original buyer, they won't allow it. So it's looking like my only option is to send the device to Samsung and hope that they repair it despite KNOX being tripped. Does anyone have any experience with sending a device with KNOX tripped in for repair?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] julllleee:
Are you using a CM/AOSP rom? Because they got a bug that causes the other person the hear them self, try to install a tw rom and check if they still hear echoing
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
I'm not at all comvinced that you really troubleshot the audio issue as well as you could. But as you say that you've given up.. Samsung is highly unlikely to do what you want. They routinely return Knox 0x1 phones as "unrepairable".

If you lived in the EU, you could cite consumer protection laws that are stronger and likely get them to conceed in your favour. Not so in North America. Your real recourse in NA is to pursue a claim through your carrier. Your active carrier, that is.

You can appreciate TMB's reluctance to take a hit on a non-customer's warranty claim. As much as you wish they would, why should they? Had you been the original purchaser, TMobile would probably process it, after some argument. But do it nontheless. But you are neither the original purchaser, nor an active customer it seems. So no.

Make a claim with Swappa if they have a mechanism in place for that. Or through Paypal, if you paid that way. Otherwise get your bank to do a chargeback on your credit card.

Or go back and look at the audio issue again. Which can almost certainly be remedied if you look into it harder.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
Currently I'm on stock everything and still experiencing the issue.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
Yep. I live in the US, so I can't cite consumer protection laws.

And, yeah, I'm not mad at T-Mobile for not exchanging the device. I honestly didn't expect them to, but it was worth a try.

I might make a claim with Swappa, but they don't seem to get involved with cases like these that often. PayPal would be the best bet, but the seller's return policy was something along the lines of "Returns are only accepted if the device is DOA."

And, ideally, I'd love to just fix the audio issue but I don't know what else I can do. I really like this phone and if it a hardware fault I'd like to get another, working, Galaxy S5 very soon. Do you have any recommendations on how to fix it? I've searched everywhere and I've seen a few people on a Verizon forum who reported the same issue but none of them listed a fix. They all just returned their devices.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
I don't recall you telling us in detail what the problem was. Or how you tried to fix it, in detail.

This type of problem is seldom hardware. It usually resolves to codec /silence supression /echo suppression /VoLTE, etc settings. Or to changing a modem or similar. Start a new thread with an impressive amount of detail so that we have real details to work with and someone will try to help you.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
I have a thread in the T-Mobile forums but haven't got much help. Would it be redundant to create a thread here, also? If so, here's exactly what I've been experiencing and all the details:

Device: Galaxy S5 G900T (T-Mobile variant). Unlocked for use on AT&T.

Problem: Callers reporting their own voice echoing back to them when speaking to me. They also describe me as sounding like I'm "in a tunnel" and report a good bit of feedback.

Steps taken to resolve the issue (none have worked): Factory resetting the device, swapping SIMs, troubleshooting with AT&T, troubleshooting with Samsung.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
I'm sorry but I fail to see where the detailed descriptions are? We have some quite knowledgable and experienced people in this forum. But they cannot see your phone and are not psychic. If you really want a good shot at solving a difficult issue, you should be striving to provide exhaustive detail. Not the minimum summary that you think you can get away with.

Where are the details of this part, for instance?

Don't you think that those details would be helpful, if not crucial?

How about a detailed description of the problem, if and how it varies, any patterns in when it occurs? How about your firmware version? Does it occur on local, long distance calls or when? What keywords did you search with, links to any related posts, screenshots of your system settings, a logcat would be great. Strong signal areas.. fringe areas? Relevant settings? What apps are installed on your phone and anything else that might possibly be relevant.

A detailed description, not a terse summary. Trying to troubleshoot in an information vacuum is not an effective way to track down a problem.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
Ok. I'll create a new thread and be more...thorough.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
You mentioned filing a claim with my actual carrier. What, if anything, could they really do for me if it isn't a phone I bought from them?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
I didn't actually. I was pointing out that you were not a customer of the carrier where you were hoping to make a claim.

I don't know why you didn't tell us who your actual carrier is. We can't help you e=nearly as much when crucial information like that is witheld.

Still, find out what your carrier can offer. Some carriers may buy your handset (irrespective of condition) to capture you as a new customer. Or pay out the early termination fees feom your old carrier, which for a subsidized handser may amount to the same thing. Some have generous insurance plans that can even be purchased for existing phones that you own.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
Yeah, I definitely have mentioned who my carrier is in this thread and my other thread.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
Why you'd assume that we are also reading your other threads.. is a mystery.

As is where you clearly identified your carrier in this thread. You made references to TMB, ATT and Verizon here. So we are left to guess if it is one of those or yet another carrier.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
"Device: Galaxy S5 G900T (T-Mobile variant). Unlocked for use on AT&T."

I'm assuming that's not direct enough?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
From what i`ve read most carriers don`t care too much about root and tripped KNOX flags, this doesn`t mean this applies in all cases though.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
I've also read that they don't care too much about it, but I don't think I can send it to one. I called T-Mobile and since I don't use their service and am not the original owner of the phone, they can't do anything for me.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Can`t you make an arrangement with the original owner that he sends it in for repair and sends the device back to you? Just a thought ...:) Make sure this is well documented between the two of you so you neither one will be cheated.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtc276:
He won't do a refund but he has helped me out in contacting Samsung. Not sure if that will actually do anything, though. I'm going to go ahead and send the device out today. I've run out of options.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Well good luck mate :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D_01:
If some one can help me with my troubles it will be greatly appreciated, I recently purchased a SG Note 3 Brand new sealed and brought it to a store to unlock and the person tried and said this phone was new and was not able to be software unlocked unless by code which was more expensive so i declined.While waiting in the mean time i started reading xda forums for info on rooting my note 3,Where i discovered Canadian SM-900W8's weren't locked to a specific carrier.I proceeded to get my phone rooted and then discovered my phones knox was tripped and shows i have an custom software on it,other then bringing it to the store i haven't done anything else to my phone.

So my questions:

1.Should i do an EFS back up then Restore to official then re-root? while reading forums read somewhere sometimes restoring to official can also damage the EFS partition?

2.Should i proceed rooting my phone in the state its in or do i restore with official Firmware then proceed to root?

3.Is update 4.4.2 able to be rooted if yes,should i restore my phone straight to 4.4.2 then root?

4.if i update to 4.4.2 do i loose the ability to switch between Canadian carriers.

5.Is Knox 0X1 able to be reset for Qaulcomm yet?

6.Am i missing anything else before i begin ?

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Model:SM-900W8 / Rogers)

Android Version:4.3

Baseband version:N900W8VLUBMJ4

Build number :JSS15J.N900W8VLUBMJ4

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Current Binary:Custom

System Status :Custom

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Knox Kernel Lock:0X0

Knox Warranty Void:0X1
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
1. You don't need to restore something that's not broken.

2. Since you already tripped KNOX, yes.

3. 4.4.2 can be rooted.

4. 4.4.2 doesn't prevent you from doing anything related to carriers when compared to 4.3.

5. No

6. Flash stock using Odin by updating to 4.4.2 official Sammy NB7 ROM. Then begin there.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D_01:
will I be able to downgrade back to 4.3 if ever i decide 4.4.2 is not for me ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
Follow my guide in my signature. If you update to NA2 bootloader, you are able to downgrade.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] juan91:
Anyone else have the same problem? I need to encrypt my phone for work and I have my phone rooted on a stock rom. I've already tried 5 times and I still can't get it to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] DistrictDigital:
You tried to encrypt 5 times, failed 5 times, but never thought to unroot and see if this was the issue? I feel bad for your employer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] daswahnsinn:
I could be wrong but root shouldn't effect the encrypting process. I have encrypted rooted devices before. Some possibilities could be that the ROM for some reason wasn't coded right or the kernel wasn't. I do remember trying to root an encrypted device and it wouldn't. I hope someone here can shed some light on this for you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] juan91:
Yeah I finally got it to work....don't know how though I just plugged it in and set to encrypt over night in the morning it was good to go :D
[Moto X Q&A] puddled:
I have currently got a moto x from o2 (UK) with the o2 branded rom, and would like to change this to the UK retail rom version.

I have read through various posts and how to's, and it looks like I should be okay in doing this, as they are both 4.4.2, just looking for confirmation that this will work okay.

I have found a script that I think covers all the steps I need to complete the change

./moto-fastboot-osx64 flash partition gpt.bin
./moto-fastboot-osx64 flash motoboot motoboot.img
./moto-fastboot-osx64 flash logo logo.bin
./moto-fastboot-osx64 flash boot boot.img
./moto-fastboot-osx64 flash recovery recovery.img
./moto-fastboot-osx64 flash system system.img
./moto-fastboot-osx64 flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
./moto-fastboot-osx64 erase modemst1
./moto-fastboot-osx64 erase modemst2
./moto-fastboot-osx64 flash fsg fsg.mbn
./moto-fastboot-osx64 erase cache
./moto-fastboot-osx64 erase userdata
./moto-fastboot-osx64 erase customize
./moto-fastboot-osx64 erase clogo
./moto-fastboot-osx64 oem fb_mode_clear

Does this look about right, and is there anything I have missed or should know before I try, as I do not want to end up with an expensive brick :(

Thanks in advance
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
OK, first, questions belong in Q&A section -- please post to the correct forums. Please read the 2nd sticky thread at the top of the General Sub-forum.

Second, the last command "fastboot oem fb_mode_clear" should only be used if your very first command is "fastboot oem fb_mode_set"

Other than that, your information seems correct. I personally do NOT recommend flashing another carrier's ROM to your device, simply because others HAVE bricked doing this.

You'll probably be OK since you're just flashing the Retail ROM over a branded ROM of the same model, but STILL, if you do this, you are doing it ---completely at your own risk----.

Don't blame me or anyone else if you do brick. People have done this, and most successfully....but I won't personally recommend something that has even a slight risk of brick.

Good Luck
[Moto X Q&A] tkelly0727:
I also have a o2 moto x and I've switched to the retail GB firmware using RDS LITE. No problem working perfectly
[Moto X Q&A] puddled:
Thanks, just completed it, everything seems to good so far.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nabour:
I am wondering if anyone can help with this: with my other Samsung Galaxy Note products I have been able to edit the buildprop file to add this line:

qemu.hw.mainkeys=0

That gives me soft keys in both landscape and portrait mode.

However, with the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 when I try to add that line, I get the softkeys in landscape mode (where I really don't even need them because the hard buttons are located in landscape mode), but I can't get them to appear in portrait mode. Can anyone help me? Perhaps there is some other line in buildprops that is overriding the above softkey request.

I know that I can use pie controls (with Wanam), but I'm used to the softkeys and would prefer to use them, if at all possible.

Thanks in advance,

Barbara
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anton2007:
Having the same issue, was just searching to see if there is any information on it. Have you found a solution ?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nabour:
I wish! No, I tried a couple of other things -- for instance, I edited the DPI resolution, thinking that maybe an opaque background was blocking the portrait softkeys. I got a line to appear, but no softkeys.

I've come to the limits of my knowledge, and I'm afraid if I keep messing around I will brick something - so I jst keep hoping that someone else will chime in. I know it's got to be an easy fix.

Although.... I got a Logitech bluetooth keyboard, and the only way to hook it up is to place it in landscape mode, so because of that I rarely even hold the tablet in portrait. So I don't miss the softkeys as much.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anton2007:
Changing the DPI in Nova etc was the first thing I tried :( I don't use a keyboard case and I've never held my tablets landscape, just makes it so awkward to navigate because I always lose track of where the damn home button is. I've enabled the backlight on the hardware buttons to stay on, that helps a bit, but there's gotta be a solution
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muzzy996:
I know its not what you want but another alternative is to use something like GMD Gesture Control and forego the softkeys altogether.

I'm not sure how much it costs for the pro version but there is a light one with limited functionality. I'm using the paid version. Some gestures that I'm using include:

4 finger pinch to go Home

3 finger swipe down for Back

3 finger pinch to bring up the Menu in any app (this is a custom user gesture)

4 finger hold to Alt-Tab (switch between last 2 active apps, this is a custom user gesture)

4 finger swipe left/right to switch between applications that are running

5 finger counterclockwise rotation to turn off the screen (rarely use this, my case turns off the screen when closed)

5 finger pinch to kill an app (custom user gesture)

I also have a couple of other custom gestures to bring up certain applications like my password manager so I have quick access to my login info from anywhere.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anton2007:
I just came to this thread to make a post about this module, it's fantastic! I also noticed that modifying build.prop to add softkeys added another battery sucking process, this solution is much more elegant. I am going to steal some of your shortcuts :)

Thanks again

edit: Switchr also works great - the pro version has home and back button options
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nabour:
Thanks for the information. I don't think I will find solution to getting softkeys to work, but this option looks promising. Just wondering if you have any information that might help -- I tried GMD and while the "home" button on navigation bar works, and the "recents" works, both the "menu" and "return" don't respond. Any ideas? I am a total newbie at this app and hope you can at least point me in right direction.

Thanks,

Barbara
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muzzy996:
Not sure why it wouldn't work but verify that the options you want to use are turned on in the Gestures page. Just in case it helps here's my settings in GMD Gesture Control, keeping in mind that there are limitations to using custom user gestures unless one has the paid version:

Gestures page (these gestures you cant edit, you can only enable/disable them):

LaunchPad - OFF

Bottom Launch Bar - OFF

Home - On

Alt-Tab - OFF

Previous Application - ON

Next Application - ON

Back - ON

Status Bar On/Off - OFF

User Gestures page:

Created an entry called Menu using 3 finger pinch, Gesture Path = P, Action = Menu (found under Action - Application Manager), Touch Points = 3, Starting Zone = Anywhere, other options unchecked.

Created an entry called Alt+Tab using 4 finger tap and hold - Gesture Path = H, Action = Alt+Tab (found under Action - Application Manager), Touch Points = 4, Starting Zone = Anywhere, other options unchecked.

Created an entry called Kill App using 5 finger pinch - Gesture Path = P, Action = Kill App (found under Action - Application Manager), Touch Points = 5, Starting Zone = Anywhere, other options unchecked.

Created an entry called Recent Applications List using 3 finger swipe up from bottom - Gesture Path = U, Action = Recent Applications List (ICS) (found under Action - Application Manager), Touch Points = 3, Starting Zone = Bottom Border, other options unchecked.

I have a couple others but that's the basics. Hope this helps!
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nabour:
Thank you so much. Got it working.... love it.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Higgins.GiRL:
I have this same problem. Soft keys only work in landscape. I had flashed the cm11 rom at one point and the soft keys actually worked at that pont but i was unable to use the s pen features such as action memo and air command with the cyanogenmod rom soi flashed the touchwiz back. And once again nosot keys on my note pro in portrait. They are actually there but it seemps as though there is like a black strip blocking them . sometimes when the screen is loading or kinda flixkers i will actually catch a glimpose ofnthe sofy keys but then they disapear . i have tried everythiñg but come upwih no solition. I found this thread and thought i had finally found the answer but instead just fpoind others habing same problem as i. But i will saythis,it being a new tablet 8t takes time for problems to be reçognized and solved. A few months back i couldnt even find a thrread like this one and yet not there is spme hope.. We gotta just keep poating and eventually someone will solve the issue
[T-Mobile LG G3] rbtady:
I am unable to apply this app in my notifications bar. When I got to options, it is grayed out. Does someone know how to allow this? Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G3] rbtady:
Can anyone help with this?
[T-Mobile LG G3] partylikeaninjastar:
I don't understand what you're asking.
[T-Mobile LG G3] rbtady:
When I was using the Galaxy S 4 I was able to see my accounts in the pull down notification bar with account information. When I go into the settings options for the T-mobile My Account application on the G3, it will not allow me to put it in the notification bar pull down. It says "Display usage information in the notification bar" but you can't choose to have this option, the check mark is greyed out.
[T-Mobile LG G3] wideasleep1:
Delete and reinstall the app..its fine here..
[T-Mobile LG G3] rbtady:
Did that. I downloaded from play store and it still looks the same.
[T-Mobile LG G3] wideasleep1:
Using alternate launcher?

Sent from my amazing LGG3!
[T-Mobile LG G3] rbtady:
No I'm using stock. I did root my phone though. Do you think that's the issue?
[T-Mobile LG G3] wideasleep1:
Negative..I'm rooted.

Sent from my amazing LGG3!
[T-Mobile LG G3] rbtady:
Hmm...I'm really confused about this now then. Is there something that could mess it up with the G3 tweakbox maybe?
[T-Mobile LG G3] wideasleep1:
Version 3.6.70?

Edit no tweakbox here..could be

Sent from my amazing LGG3!
[T-Mobile LG G3] rbtady:
I will freeze it and try my account again.
[T-Mobile LG G3] rbtady:
Ok got it to work! Freezing G3 tweakbox didn't make a difference. what fixed it was going to root explorer and giving the app all the permissions. Thanks for your help!
[T-Mobile LG G3] wideasleep1:
You're welcome..but all I did was keep you at it! [emoji13]

Sent from my amazing LGG3!
[T-Mobile LG G3] rbtady:
Sometimes that's all we need.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vadimo:
I am on 4.4.2, i have rooted my phone and been trying to install recovery so i can go ahead with X-note ROM installation.

SM-N9005 phone UK t mobile

I have tried many different tutorials using Odin v3.9 and it is simple but when i install recovery and Odin states reset phone reboots and then i disconnect phone and when i try to enter recovery (volume up + home + power) instead it takes me to downloading window like its still tried to connect to odin maybe.

I am stuck as i tried many different CWM recovery versions

Anyone can help?

<ID:0/007> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> hltekor-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.8-kk(0417).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> recovery.img

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

<ID:0/007> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/007> RES OK !!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] komsa:
Take of the battery,wait few seconds and then try to enter the recovery......power+volume up+home button.....

Sent from komsa's Air
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaschum:
Not sure if you even know what you're doing..

You stated yourself you own an N9005. Which means you should have gotten the "hlte-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.8-kk(0417).tar.md5".

http://d-h.st/qdp

Not to scare you or anything, but you just flashed the Korean Note 3 Recovery on your phone. Due to lack of reading, if this continues you will end up being one of those people with a hard brick. Just a heads up.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vadimo:
speaking of lack of reading, see my original post and compare to what you wrote

<OSM> hltekor-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.8-kk(0417).tar.md5 is valid.