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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Trickster03:
Okay I will try to sum this up. My S3 was working fine and everything randomly I noticed issues with battery calibration It would be 100% then I would calibrate it and then unplug and then I'd instantly drop to 85%. Thought It was a battery issue and made a point to get a new one later. Then it kept working for another month or so then It started really screwing up the shutdown menu would randomly pop up and I'd back out of it.

Then randomly 3 seconds later the phone reboots. And it would keep doing that randomly I thought it might be a power button issue. Then as time goes on it got really bad to where it would simply reboot and not make it past the bootloader, It would not "reboot" more like a complete shutdown then I'd have to power it again and have it do the same thing. Seeing how I could not even make it past the bootloader I got a new battery, waited a week for it and then I put it in and the same issue happened. It would not get past the bootloader.

So I kept trying and trying and trying and it finally booted past that. And it stayed on for a whole night. I did everything on it I normally would and it was working great. Then the battery was getting low so I plug it in and was going to calibrate it after it was charged, I go back to it and it's dead again won't get past the bootloader once again. I'm completely out of ideas on how to fix this I pop'd off the button and blew in there and the button seems fine and everything still no change. I also can not get into recovery. It trys and loads but then shuts off. Anyway if anyone has any ideas on what this is or how to fix please help! I need my phone back! Thank you.

I'm running MOAR Lite version.

UPDATE: Took the phone apart and took a close look at the button it looks 100% fine...I saw a video on youtube that requires you to complete tear the button off and it works. But I don't know if the button is my main cause of this issue or if it will actually work. Some says it works, some says it does nothing...Please let me know thanks...

UPDATE 2: It will show that battery with spinning circle in it for like 1 second then turn off again. (When it is plugged in)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ReapersDeath:
That's odd. But when it comes to the power button, dismantling and what not 90% of the time will show 0 issues. It will look perfectly fine when it's not. You playing with the power button I assume were pressing hard and normally to try testing it. It's a common issues on this version of the S3 to have faulty power button and you would need to get it repaired. Odly even slightly atmospheric changes can cause it to act different at different points. Some days it works fine, other days a very slight brushing over can cause it to screw up and trigger a manual shut down (holding for like 10 or 15 seconds).

Assuming that it is the power button, or to try, just do a variation of things to the power button itself. Use your finger nail to jiggle it around with different pressures. During boot if it shuts off, it could be the power button internally stuck, just jiggle it around.

This is all I can think of unless you bring it in to get repaired.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rektyr:
I was encountering the exact same problem. I would try to get into download mode and it would sit at the "Downloading" screen for about 5-7 seconds then the display would go blank. It won't make it into recovery either. Based on the above recommendation I took the whole phone apart and sprayed a lot of compressed air directly on the power button mechanism and the plastic case pressing the button in. I didn't see anything broken with the button when I did that.

It seems to be working now, I can boot into my Rom. Don't know how long this fix will last.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackantt:
How can I register my fire tv without "original PIN", I bought it from a retailer

Hi,

I bought fire tv from a retailer in China. and I can't contact him now. when I want to register or use parental function, It needs the "existing PIN", but I can't contact the retailer again. How can I register my device?

when I reseted to factory, It still needs "existing PIN" !
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t3ch42:
If you hadn't figured it out, factory reset. Easiest way to start fresh. Under the system tab.

Will clear out the info from the earlier owner.

Is it factory or rooted?

If its rooted, you might check that some settings are not disabled. I am not certain, but in addition to the setting to freeze in order to stave off updates(pm disable com.amazon.dcp) there may be another that restricts communication during the registration. I don't know for sure but I think there were some less than preferred methods. Do some research in these forums at xda.

LONG STORY SHORT, BEFORE FACTORY RESET, USE "pm enable com.amazon.dcp"

Good luck.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t3ch42:
I'll follow up with some clarifications and corrections. It seems that the update does not need to be enabled. Disregard if you choose.

Check the hosts file if you can.

The second hand firetv kinda seems dangerous with the potential brick stories.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackantt:
when I reseted to factory, it still need "existing PIN" ! what can I do ?

thanks, when I reseted to factory, it still need "existing PIN" ! what can I do ?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stanleyopar2000:
making duplicate postings is against the rules

your second similar thread: (posted literally after a minute you got no response here)

**Thread Reported**

wait for a response. just don't create a damn new thread so you get attention at the top. Be more f**king patient. It's called a MESSAGE BOARD not IM Chat.

BTW: as stated before in your second spam thread. It's probably stolen. Someone else had to have put a Prime or parental PIN in there before this "retailer" got it. It's pretty much equally said to my knowledge that you got burned....also could explain the Chinese retailers sketchy contact availability.

was there another place that you could have bought it? Also are you sure that's the name of the retailer and NOT the previous owner?

Also I checked on multi-regional amazon sites including .cn, de, .co.uk and I looked at .CN and there is a Fire TV knockoff (which wasn't highly rated at all) BUT nowhere I see where you can buy the fire anywhere else from Amazon but USA. (as most services the fire tv offers are only available like hulu in the US)

so the answer to your questions are

1. yes. using a fire TV outside the united states is unauthorized by Amazon or as what Customer Support called it "illegal"

2. if you don't get in contact with owner who has the account information in that Fire TV. Be retailer or possible previous owner.. You're stuck.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kairnage:
Have you tried a simple code like 0000 or 1111. If for some reason they created the pin just for testing they might have kept it simple.

The only thing annoying in this thread is some guy polishing up his forum police badge and taking it for a walk. There are people called moderators, no need for nosey users.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stanleyopar2000:
Okay maybe we should just ... I don't know... remove the report button then!? .. Because any one who is not a moderator has no voice in what happens and is "nosey" ...*makes a whole lotta f**kin sense*

News flash.. That's what the point of the report button. ******* To bring things to their attention that they might have missed or saves them time from doing it themselves.

And further more.. If I want to report a post that breaks the rules (and saves the moderators time looking for them) then I'm going to do it. And frankly

I don't really give a damn what you think

.

ON TOPIC: try what the original user said "1234" "0000" etc.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] {ParanoiA}:
Try a factory reset from recovery?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kairnage:
Easy Peaches. For someone who doesn't care you certainly flap your virtual lips an awful lot.

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[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dpou:
Help...left my Firestick for a guest room and one of my guests changing the pin and reregistered the fire TV stick to their own account. I called Amazon - they have a record of my purchase for this Firestick but they won't reset it so I can use it! Is there a way to restore it?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sconnyuk:
I had this problem with a fire stick i bought from eBay.

My solution will work for you if your on a rootable version.

If you are on a rootable version 5.2.1.0 or below, root your stick with KINGOROOT, then disable parenal controls with adb, I forgot the command I used but you will get the same result using any android program that will freeze apps/services.... Titanium Backup for example.

I will post the command when I find it later.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] vo1968:
any chance of a nice easy install Crossbow-esque icon pack? many thanks.
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] Leigh:
I Agree...
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thezoexperience:
Hey guys, first time poster here. I did some searches and could not find the answer to my question.

I am trying to root my G3 (ioroot), to install xposed framework to then DL g3 tweaks but I am stuck in the adb sideload window. For some reason, the .zip file cannot be added so I am going to perform the windows script (.bat file or whatever its called). Anyway, does anyone know how to return to the main recovery mode screen? I want to avoid pulling my battery out and possibly bricking my phone.

Thanks in advanced. Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong forum or did not search properly.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thezoexperience:
Never mind. I pulled the battery and rooted my phone.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 225719:
I made a mistake and could use your help...

I have a Verizon LG G2 it is rooted and I tried to install clockworkmod recovery and it wouldn't boot to recovery just the stock recovery. So.. I installed TWRP and flashed that recovery. Now I have no recovery. Phone locks up when I try to boot into recovery. How do I fix this? I am trying to ditch the stock Rom. Whats the easiest solution to flash over everything with a new Rom without using recovery? Or how do I get a Recovery working.. I never used a PC to flash before... I am a computer geek tho so with some guidance I should be able to hopefully fix this.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arda99:
autorec

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
[LG Optimus G Pro] salamander17:
Hi guys, i need unlock the bootloader of my LG Optimus G Pro E980. Have android 4.4.2 KitKat oficial firmware. I need help please... Freegee not work.
[LG Optimus G Pro] kdm212:
im in the same boat, let me know if you get anywhere...
[LG Optimus G Pro] SM-Cryterions:
Hello friends! I have a problem!

* I can not get ROOT on my LG E989 Optimus G Pro. I've tried the tutorial that is here on the forum and nothing!

* Anyone have any idea?

* Thank you! Big hug! : D: Good:
[LG Optimus G Pro] shayneflashindaily:
More info: what android version you on ?

2SHAYNEZ
[LG Optimus G Pro] SM-Cryterions:
Thanks for you help my friend!

My device: Android 4.4.2

Base Band APQ8064/MDM9x15M

Kernel 3.4.0

Software E98920a-SCA-XXX

Thank you! :laugh::good:
[LG Optimus G Pro] bountyman334:
search google towelroot...download install ...go to playstore download free gee...installl either cmw orr twrp...<(does not read sd card) and come back to theard and download any rom that u desire...but please read b4 flashing ...
[LG Optimus G Pro] SM-Cryterions:
Thank you!

Thank you my friend! I love you! I have root in my device! Thank you! :laugh::good:
[LG Optimus G Pro] channeledbymodem:
Freegee no longer works on this rom. It soft bricks the phone. Check out the Freegee thread here and search for G Pro Kitkat Recovery which lokifies the phone and installs CWM. It's the only recovery I've found that works. Madmack's TWRP didn't. Perhaps Philz Touch does.

Update: After I installed G Pro Kitkat Recovery I reinstalled Freegee and this time it worked, possibly because GPKR had already lokified the phone which Freegee is apparently unable to do on its own. I installed Freegee's TWRP without incident and now I am pretty much where I want to be.
[LG Optimus G Pro] SM-Cryterions:
Thank you!

Hello brothers! I managed to root and install CMW recovery through this tutorial here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2699067

* I could do root him and still install CMW Recovery on my LG E989 with optimuis G Pro 4.4.2 ANDROID KitKat.

* Thank you so much! : Rir:: Good:
[LG Optimus G Pro] t3chwizard:
Can you provide a link to the Freegee thread please. I cannot find it I have looked everywhere.
[LG Optimus G Pro] channeledbymodem:
Freegee OG Pro Edition | Optimus G Pro | XDA Forums - http://is.gd/0OCyQQ
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idksomuch:
How is the battery life on a GPe HTC One M8 compared to a stock Sense M8? Is it better or worse? Thanks for your reply.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EternalAndroid:
I've found when I convert it gets better than when I was on sense.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ILIVE4HEAD:
Same it makes sense though because sense 6 is simpler therefore the phone has less info to process.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idksomuch:
Alright, thanks guys, and may I ask what, if any kernels you guys are using for battery settings?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BerndM14:
That you probably can't ask... :eek:

It becomes a comparison thread and comparison threads are not allowed in this section. As comparison threads leads to flame wars. It's better to try out all the ones which are available and select the best one for yourself.

You could probably try x and then ask others what settings they have for x to make xxx better, but to choose between kernel a, b,c ... x, y, z won't be allowed. ;)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PunishedSnake:
I found it better on gpe
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrFlashfist:
sense version battery is good a day of heavy use easily
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Use whatever rom and kernel you find appealing. Roms and kernels have little if any effect on battery life. Setup and usage are what determine battery life. ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Par4no1dBozZ:
Hey,

I just flashed CM11 on my xsola and now when I connect my Beats solo HD, there's not coming up a message saying 'Microphone and Buttons are not supported.'. At first I was happy about it, but now I know it better - when I try to play music it comes out oft my phone speakers instead of my headphones. Can somebody help me? It's the latest build. Sorry for my bad english! :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Asycid:
As I know BT not working fully on any KK ROM. A2DP is faulty.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Par4no1dBozZ:
That means that my Headphones are not supported?

Sony or Apple in-ear are working. Should I buy a cable without buttons and without a microphone?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Asycid:
Oh, sorry, my fault. I thought it's a bluetooth headset... So if it's a cable headphone then there is possibility that the jack has different layout than the sony headsets.

Or the other possibility is that because of something the jack plug is can't be connected (this could happen because of the root of the jack is too bulky)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] symphonie:
Up

Also for me.. :S no one knows how to fix it?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Par4no1dBozZ:
Before, on Stock ICS and Gimly Firmware (based on ICS), it worked. But than there was a massage saying 'Microphone and buttons are not supported.' or something like this. But it worked!

I bought a new cable without buttons and without a microphone, now my headphones are working! How can I fix it, that I can listen to musik via the original Beats cable? My new cable looks ugly :(
[Android Apps and Games] jeremy1701:
I know it's a long shot, but I thought I'd reach out and ask if anyone knows how to get GPX files off the Android EveryTrail app. I cannot get them to upload for some reason. Running ET 3.8.8 on a rooted Samsung S4 Active (4.4.2). I'm pretty sure the issue is on the ET side and not on the phone. I continually get a "Connection Error: Please try again later". I figured the files must be stored somewhere on the device, but I cannot find them!

Any help would be great!
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Samavb:
Please don't try triangle away

Triangle Away is wonderful app by chainfire.

He made it to reset the binary counter in Samsung devices.

Unfortunately, since last few iterations in android lot of changes have occurred.

For instance, in Android 4.2, Android 4.1 we didn't have the Knox and therefore, we were able to use triangle away to reset it happily.

Since Android 4.3 and above if the firmware comes with Knox enabled or say knox not removed from the firmware and if you want to root & install custom firmware then you have a problem.

Triangle away will trip the Knox and it is not recommend for now.

Chainfire himself has confessed that due to this "Knox" feature and that extra counter setting in "download mode" in Samsung devices

like Note 2, Note 3, Note 8 and other devices released this year it is not possible to reset the Knox counter.

It is very risky for now and please do not use it.

Wait for chainfire or someone to come up with a solution to counter Knox. They succeeded with Note 3, hopefully they will do something for others too.

I am using Note 3 Neo SM-N750. Which model handset are you using? Do you want to root? Did your binary counter or knox counter got tripped?

Cheers!

Sam
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KSKHH:
TA does not support this model...and may not support as well due to KNOX
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EvanLovesToast:
A friend recently gifted me a used One that he had previously unlocked and rooted, but returned to stock. I am attempting to unlock, root, and SIM unlock it. (It is sprint, I want to use it on att)

I do not know a lot about the One, I am not a huge fan of HTC in general as it seems that their phones were always overly complicated to work on.

I successfully unlocked the bootloader and threw clockworkmod recovery on, which is when the problems started. Since then, I was no longer able to boot the phone...

Then, as usual, the tampered message showed in my HBOOT menu.

I installed twrp recovery but that failed to work, so I then realized I had not downloaded the version for Sprint HTC Ones. After downloading the correct version, it does boot into recovery.

However, I cant seem to install any roms (this includes through ADB). It throws the error message "FAILED remote not allowed"

So Im sort of in a bind here, and I thought maybe someone with more knowledge about the One could help me out. Is the sprint version even capable of use on an ATT network, and if so, can someone please tell me how on earth I can fix this thing? I want to make a backup phone for use due to the fact that I'd like to sell my nexus 5 and buy a Oneplus One.

Thanks a ton!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EvanLovesToast:
Any help here? I still haven't been able to fix this. I've been trying several different recoverys, roms, etc. I also tried to reboot the phone to RUU but that was no help either. Remote errors..
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majmoz:
The Sprint HTC One is a CDMA phone and the AT&T is a GSM. They have different radios and partitions. Since it is a Sprint phone, you need to make sure you only put Sprint compatablile software on your phone, if you don't you will end up bricked. You might find more resources to help you at the Sprint HTC One forum. This forum is primarily for the GSM variants. I don't know which RUU you ran but you might want to find out what is really on your phone by running a fastboot getvar all on your phone. It will tell you what hboot, firmware, security, etc. Depending on your status, you can only flash certain RUU's.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EvanLovesToast:
Thank you very much for the info. Problem is, I was unable to even try using an RUU because it gives me the error that the phone is not even connected to the computer..
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majmoz:
Check nkk71's post the first three or four questions may help you out. But like I said, you really need to go to the Sprint forum and post your questions there because what works for one variant may not work for the other variants.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imtoocool23:
i get a no active mounts when i use stickmount to mount a 32gb flash drive

help please!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmart4:
i assume you are rooted... gotta be to do this
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spykez0129:
You need more info.

Are you rooted? What pen drive? Are you plugging directly into the FireTV, are you using a USB Hub, is the hub powered by an AC adapter?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] retroben:
My 32gb flash drive works fine,even through my Targus USB Hub alongside my Logitech K400r Keyboard's stick.

What brand is your flash drive?

Mine is a SanDisk Cruzer Glide.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imtoocool23:
i figured it out

i formatted to ntfs...works

also using a hub
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rayosx:
stickmount is an app just to read flash drives or external drives?

Thanks
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackantt:
Hi,

I am out of USA. I want to watch netflix via VPN on fire tv.

1.all of traffic will go through the VPN or just verify info go through the VPN ?

2. I am wondering how many traffic It needs every month via VPN?

3. Does VPN affect the speed ?

thanks
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xtrememc8:
VPN will affect all of traffic

Most (paid) VPN services don't limit your bandwidth

Yes but it's not noticeable.

I actually set up my own VPN following this guide so I have unlimited bandwidth and very good download speed and it costs me only $5/mo.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] forestrat:
I've used unblock-us for MLB.tv on the fire seamlessly for a month or so now.... very happy with it.

I only change the primary DNS on the fire to unblock-us and leave the secondary on my local ISP.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uktuatara:
I'm based in NZ with FireTV using unlock-us, streaming Netflix, Amazon Prime and iPlayer. Speed is not noticeably a problem, and with unblock-us I have the ability to 'exist' in the UK and the US at the same time so I can use both countries services.

It's a simply DNS change so not encrypting any traffic, just masking your location so you can view blocked resources.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] modstore:
How did you install the Netflix app? I tried from the Amazon store, but it is still restricted by region. I use unotelly (similar to unblock-us).
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xtrememc8:
download the netflix apk file from apk downloader website and then sideload it to your FTV.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ipse_Tase:
I used a router-based VPN client (to appear as in US) and installed Netflix from the store. The use Hola to wtach :)
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] modstore:
Thanks, it turned out my issue was that me Amazon account was an amazon.com.au account. I created a US based Amazon account and changed to that and all was good.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] thai21:
I think this would be awesome because it is also the menu button for most applications. Like in Outlook you can check email one handed easier if this is doable.

Hit SIDE OK to bring up start menu

Scroll to Outlook

Click Scroll

Click PTT to bring up menu

Scroll to Send/Receive

Click Scroll

Is this doable or done? And do you think it would be cool?