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[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
Hello, and thank you in advance for any support on my issues. I have done some extensive searching regarding my issues but am coming up empty. I consider myself a relative noob and am now facing multiple questions and issues with my phone.

Device Info:

Verizon LG G2

Rooted, stock

Android Version 4.2.2

Software Version VS98011A

I did not personally root my phone - I paid to have it done for me remotely.

I have been using Titanium Backup to freeze or remove applications and bloat.

I also have used the paid version of ROM Manager for when/if I need it - I have never personally flashed a custom ROM or Kernel, etc.

I did personally side load the HotSpotProvision apk to use the Verizon Hotspot feature with my unlimited data and it worked great.

I also have the Verizon versions of the Galaxy S5 and LG G3. I recently did a 4G LTE speed test with all 3 devices and got insane speeds (attached) with the S5 and G5 but not the G2. I tried researching whether KitKat was the reason for being able to access XLTE speeds or not but couldn't find anything definitive there either. So I decided to attempt the Verizon OTA KitKat update for the G2. Here is where my nightmare begins...

To my knowledge, no backup had ever been done to my phone unless it was done when it was rooted. Regardless, I wanted to do one before making any changes to the phone but I have a feeling I was unsuccessful. After more searches on how to perform a backup and trying 6 times with ROM Manager (unsuccessfully), I decided to try the physical key option to launch into Recovery Mode. Based on what I did find online, this method would take you to the FDR screen but not to worry and to continue because it would actually take you to the TWRP home screen. Well, it did not. My phone reset and I lost everything in my gallery, etc. On reboot, I did see that I was still rooted but not able to do the OTA (because I am still rooted, I assume?). I have done 2 more FDRs and now my phone is acting out of it's mind.

Issues:

Touch screen unresponsive or turning off/on all by itself

Contact info not syncing to native messaging app

Previously installed free or purchased apps not reinstalling (although they did after the first FDR)

Can't receive OTA

At this point, I might as well do whatever I need to do to get things working correctly since I'm already reset.

My questions are:

How can I check if I do in fact have, or don't have a backup that I can access?

How do I create a backup so this doesn't happen again?

What do I need to do to get the OTA and will KK allow me to access the XLTE band?

Can I still do a Factory Data Reset and get back to the true "out of the box" version of the phone? If so, how?

I think that's it for now!! Thanks for any help that can be offered. Cheers.

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[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
Sounds like whoever you paid to root the phone didn't install a recovery or you lost it from applying the KK OTA.

You can install TWRP using Autorec if you're on KK (4.4.2) now.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2715496

Personally I'd start clean to see if it clears up your issues, the touch screen thing sounds more like a hardware problem. If all is well after returning it to stock, re-root it yourself using ioroot/towelroot and install a recovery again and make a back up to save somewhere once you get it set up the way you want it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
Thank you very much, Matt.

KK never did get installed...I am still on 4.2.2 and every time I try to go back to stock through various methods on this site I get the attached image. I would definitely like to start with the out-of-box device again, OTA KK and re-root but I'm not even having any luck with that either. This whole project began with the thinking that I needed KK to access the XLTE network since I was getting incredible speeds with the G3 and S5...do you know if that is accurate?
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
Follow the directions in the return to stock guide provided, see if you can get the phone in download mode...

Install the LG Flash Tool and drivers then try this.
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
OK, I'm on download mode, the computer installed drivers and I changed to COM41. Phone still shows "Firmware Update" screen and 0% on progress. Where do I go from here?
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
Did you unplug and replug in the phone?
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
I think I got it done. Phone is downloading KK now. This is where I would get the error on the install because I was rooted. Did the process I just go through unroot me?
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
OK, it's doing the OTA!
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
Yes, returns the phone to out of the box stock basically. Now if you want to re-root, you can use ioroot25 or towelroot.

ioroot25 - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869

Once rooted, use autorec to install a recovery (kitkat requires some additional steps besides just flashing a recovery and it does them for you)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2715496

Make sure you grab the vs980 version of autorec.
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
So I can't create a stock recovery prior to root, correct...so that I can go back to stock from root?
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
No, you need to root it first if you want to back it up.
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
OK, so I can root with the Towelroot app and use Autorec for backup. Does it give me TWRP?
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
and where do I find the process for installing Autorec?
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
sorry, I was making this way too difficult. I ran Towelroot and Autorec and I believe we are good to go. Now, when would I use Autorec...when I have an issue flashing other ROMs, kernels, etc?

How do you prefer to receive donations? I really appreciate your help...you've been great!
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
Autorec is a one and done, you can remove it now, it installs TWRP, that's all you need it for. You should now be able to get into recovery using the same sequence you used before if it installed clean for you. Any flashing of rom, kernels, etc would be via TWRP.

One last note, don't install any OTA's while you're rooted. :)

You don't have to donate anything but if you really want to, just hit the Donate to Me button under my name.
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
OK, thank you. One last question: it seems the touch screen may be starting to fail. If I needed to unroot or at least show unrooted to turn it in for a warranty replacement, can that be done and if so, how?
[Verizon LG G2] z3pp3lin:
This will get you back to stock. Make sure you read the first page before you do this...if needed. FYI: Device needs to be off to get into download mode and you should be in download mode before installing the drivers. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
[Verizon LG G2] lantzman:
Perfect, that's the process I just did from root so I could get the KK OTA. Just wasn't sure if there was an easier way to just show "unrooted" in "about phone" before having them look at it. Love your call sign/avatar. Huge Huge Huge Zeppelin fan here! Ever since hearing "Stairway" in 7th grade! Mght need to see if "LantZeppelin" is available! Thanks again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elvasoshexai:
I have a Chinese android tablet running a 4.2 rom.

I need help on fixing a partition issue since development on these roms is not as widely supported

my tablet has 32gb, the rom i installed seems to be limited and only shows that I have 16gb.

Is there anyway I could fix this?

I know it's definitely the rom and not a hw issue, because i had the full 32gb on another rom, and it only got limited to 16gb after installing this new rom.

I want to stay with this rom since it preforms the best out of all the others I tried for my device
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] darkdark:
Hi everyone,

I have a HTC TyTN. I want to change IMEI number. (It has bought legally.. not stolen or any illegal operation..)

I want to change because of I use a program on my old PDA. So this program registered on my old PDA. The company doesn't support this program any more.. SO i have to change.

How can i do this?

My device Information

HTC TyTN

Model : HERM200

Rom Ver. 1.18.255.3

ExtROM ver. 1.18.255.106

Thanks.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Sleuth255:
IMEI changing can get you in a whole ton of trouble darkdark. Most countries have laws against this. No solution for hermes has been posted here to my knowledge. What program are you tryiing to run? Perhaps there is another way to accomplish what you want.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] darkdark:
I know their low problems but i have to do.. I have a special software on my old pda. So it has been developed as to my requests(some type commercial). So this software company closed down. :(

It is working only my old PDA IMEI :(...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] the_passenger:
if that's the case why dont you pay someone to write a wrapper program to trick your "special software" to think it's running with the old PDA's IMEI. I believe it's do-able.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] senectus:
Any ideas on which chipset is coming to australia?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geeks Empire:
i

as same as Note 3

but these speeches are for first launch and after few weeks u may find both version.

:good:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] senectus:
I suspected as much, so iyt looks like the official version for Australia will be the Snapdragon.

The Exynos will be grey market only.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] keeperofthecode:
Can I install shostock 8 on a galaxy s4 att Build nc1? The page install page lists s4 as capable of running that rom but the link takes you to version 3. Just want to make sure if I need to download version 3 instead of 8. Thanks
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zack1175:
i've seen it in some custom kernel.how does it work and does it really higher the performance of the headphone???:confused:
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theonecallednick:
you can increase it by using engineering mode..
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MeltingSnowman:
It just make you able to drive headphone with higher impedence
[Sony Xperia L] max8824:
hello ..

i tried unlocking bootloader.

after that the device is stuck on the animation screen.

i read this thread and then decided to flash stock firmware

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-l/help/boot-unlocking-bootloader-t2440526

now when i connect my device via flash mode n try to flash stock via flash tool .. after 5-10 secongs the mobile wud go into charging mode and restart. the flash wud be cancelled and it wud say tat the drivers for the device are not installed..

help

m stuck
[Sony Xperia L] harrymason37:
Try to install driver or try another USB port
[Sony Xperia L] max8824:
thnx it worked.

i fashed and restrted it..

now while installing cwm via cmd.

its giving an error that

system/bin/sh :su: not found

plz help..
[Sony Xperia L] harrymason37:
You're not rooted try this:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53756829 and install superuser
[Sony Xperia L] abhi007.john:
I wonder why you are installing cwm via cmd when you have an unlocked bootloader.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] Aeyan Ashraf:
Hello Folks ,

I found that the tablet interface of Touchwiz is more worse than mobile interface . So , by [mention=4947202]_alex74_'s[/Mention] guidance , We both present the modded SecSettings.apk which is black themed . It's only for odexed rom right now.

Instructions:

1)Download the SecSettings.apk from below

2)Copy and paste it into /system/priv-app/'here' and set permission to 644

3)Reboot and Tadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.................... you''ll have black themed settings.

Downloads:

SecSettings.apk

Screenshots:

Credits:

[mention=4947202]_alex74_[/mention][Without him this would not have been possible ................ A big :good:]

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[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] _alex74_:
Not so hard for this mate...... worser than previous android version, but still can be done ;)
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] netvicdavid:
Look really nice! Could you make one for deodexed version? Thanks in advance

Edit: I'm actually using your deodexed SystemUi for S5 toggles
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] filchi756:
Any guide on doing this modification? I'm trying to do this on my Note 10.1 2012 but still no luck. I just need parameters(hope I wrote it right) for the background color for both sides(dark blue and gray) and the text color.I mean which part of secsettings are to be modified after decompiling?Hope you can help me.Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] Aeyan Ashraf:
Values are to be modified
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] filchi756:
Thanks for replying. Did you mean change values only in the color.xml inside values folder or is there other .xml to be modified too inside the value folder?Sorry for being noob mate.:confused:
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] Nonta72:
Added to my Index !

Well done !
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] lucky_515:
really like deodexed version to..im on pimpdroid rom..with no other kitkat roms till cag rom gets done and untill then stuck with ugly settings ...thanks in advance
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] Aeyan Ashraf:
We will do it as soon as possible ..............maybe 2-3 days now..... I don't have my tab as It's charging port has been damaged and It's in the service center....... So I have to mod and send everything to CAG man to test..... 2-3 days more !!!!!
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] T3chMan1:
Tried it on my T217S and system phone crash, also there is another SecSettings.apk.odex < what to do with this one?
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] fariz haikal:
nice..... ^_^
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] T3chMan1:
Could someone post SecSettings.apk.odex APK to go along with SecSettings.apk to function properly on my Tab3 217s

Thank you
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] Aeyan Ashraf:
Hey , it was only for tab 3 10.1 & not for T217s . Replace the apk and odex with the backup(If u have made) or else flash stock firmware via odin
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] hardythaker:
i put it on t311 8.0 and its working
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] papaver:
Not working on t310 tab 8 hd :/

sent from tab3.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Themes and Apps] T3chMan1:
I backed up original file and had no trouble reverting, how would I be able to theme my UI?
[Sony Xperia M] Prabu Fx:
Hi Folks !!! :cool::cool:

Here Is Most Sexiest Wallpaper Ever Ported From Z3 ..

Re-sized The Resolution And Size ,

This Mod Will Work In XMS/XMD Stock Rooted / Deodexed Roms .. Flash The Zip !! ..

A Big Thanks To [MENTION=5208662]JanM RS[/MENTION] For The Z3 System Dump..

ScreenShot:-

Download:-

http://www.mediafire.com/download/291rytz71pzz27k/Z3_Wallpaper_Pack_T.zip

Instruction:-

*Download The Zip

*Copy To Phone

*Enter Recovery

*Flash The Zip

*Reboot
[Sony Xperia M] szycha441:
Good job! :)
[Sony Xperia M] RedLedLight:
Bravo!

Great ;)
[Sony Xperia M] copernic2014:
Thank you for this nice work :)
[Sony Xperia M] Piravinthb:
Just to let know people who don't know. This can be flashed on a locked bootloader using Flash Gordon which can be found here. I flashed this mod on my Sony Xperia M C1905 with locked bootloader via Flash Gordon without

NO PROBLEM BUT IF INSTALLING THIS MOD VIA FLASH GORDON CAUSES DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE SUCH AS STUCK IN BOOT LOOP, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] markopolomp:
Hey, everyone. It's been a long time since I've rooted my phone. I ended up hard bricking it and getting a new one. (I tried using ROM Manager to update my Clockwork Mod and it downloaded and installed, and when it said it needed to restart the device, I accepted, and that was the last time I was able to use the phone).

Anyway, I got it replaced and I haven't rooted it. It's been about 8 months or so and I've decided I want to root my phone again. However, after doing a little research, I saw that rooting is now different when the device is running 4.4.2. I want to be able to run CyanogenMod and flash nightlies and whatnot. Is it safe for me to root my phone and flash CyanogenMod? If so, could someone direct me step by step to doing it? It's been so long and I don't want to brick another phone.

tl;dr -> havent rooted a phone in almost a year, kinda forgot how. SPH-L710 running 4.4.2. is it safe? how do i do it? i want cyanogenmod
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
you wont brick it by rooting but here is 3 methods

1. first and mostly recommended flash Philz recovery for the D2Lte in Odin just make sure your on the latest one then

root your stock rom with the option under Philz settings called Re-root(SuperSU)

2. you can use any recovery and flash the SuperSU zip from Chain fire

3. you can just use TowelRoot for the actual rooting process then download SuperSU and BusyBox from the PlayStore

method 2 implies that you already have a recovery installed

method 3 will give you root but no recovery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] markopolomp:
Is there a video of how to root doing this from start to finish? I'm just too nervous to do it on my own without visuals lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] vagabond007:
Towelroot is super easy to use, its a one click method.

You can find a full guide for the S3 here

Pretty simple to do though,

Download the TowelRoot apps from http://towelroot.com.

Enable Unknown sources on your phones, normally this option located on Settings > Security.

Install the downloaded app (tr.apk).

Now run the app, just tap the “make it ra1n” button to start rooting.

Let the app perform the root job, wait for about 15 seconds and your phone will restart automatically.

As soon as the phone is turned on, update SuperSU to v1.99r4 or newer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wuyiL:
In my case, TowelRoot didn't work due to Samsung Knox secure boot locks the recovery rom. You can't either go to recovery mode at all or read your phone internal storage/external SD storage from TWRP. I flashed CF-Auto-Root-d2spr-d2spr-sphl710.tar.md5 and it would get SuperSU installed to your phone. The SuperSu stopped working when disabling Knox.

Alternatively, I tried to downgrade to the 4.04 or 4.1.2 stock rom by Odin, but failed. So far, I don't have any way to root my phone and install CM11. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
that's why you go with the first option i gave.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] g_money:
Here here. And, you'll learn how to use Odin and philz. Very very valuable (imo) ?

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wuyiL:
Have you figured that out?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] DSDONE:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2764805
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] DSDONE:
If anyone figures how to get the camera app to work please post... I was able to download and install it but, it kept force closing...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chaitanyapatwari:
[Q] Newbie here - unlocked i317 "MM#6 Phone not allowed" for overseas network

hi all,

I'm new to this forum and its great to be associated with such a wonderful group :)

I bought an unlocked AT&T note2(i317, android 4.1.1 and firmware- i317UCALJ2) off ebay.com and got it to India a month back from WA.

I have been trying to configure mobile network on Indian carriers but always got these errors :

- " your sim card doesnt allow connection to this network" and "MM#6 phone not allowed"(MM#6 appears only since yesterday)

- the network bar(i.e. signal strength icon on home screen) doesnt capture the local networks at all which is quite surprising.

- Phone's IMEI(35700..) doesnt match IMEI on the back panel(35542..)

I heard about cases where phones purchased from ebay/craigslist getting blocked ( for example, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2341622) but I guess that shouldn't stop it from using overseas? Also, I heard IMEIs of such blocked phones look like "null", "0"s etc. but IMEI of my phone looks good and doesn't showup in the list of blacklisted IMEIs on swappa or CheckEsnfree. Lastly, I also checked the GSM bands of i317 and they are definitely compatible in India.

Can someone kindly help?

Many thanks in advance.

Chaitanya.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chaitanyapatwari:
I would like to add that I have tested SIMs from multiple carriers but failed to locate networks and APNs. All other features like WIFI, Bluetooth etc are working like a charm so I suspected if it got to do something with the IMEI.

I request some guidance from the experts in pointing to the issue so that I can try the workaround(Sorry..Im a novice at troubleshooting android :()

Kindly let me know or redirect me to a forum if already exists.

Thanks,

Chaitanya.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rangercaptain:
Could you please say your baseband? It's in settings> about> phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chaitanyapatwari:
Thanks for your reply mate.

Here are the details:

baseband - I317UCALJ2

CSC - i317ATTALJ2

Bootloader - i317UCAMH3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rangercaptain:
The good news is your phone is clean stock.

The bad news is your phone is blacklisted, and the IEMI was hacked/changed.

The only legal way to solve this is to contact the original carrier (I'm guessing AT&T USA), give them your IEMI, tell them you bought it legally in the USA, and ask them to unblock it. The blacklist is all US carriers and their overseas versions, all European carriers and their subsidiaries. Like Orange or Voda or t-mobile.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chaitanyapatwari:
My bad..I should have checked the status beforehand in detail. Till now I was only aware that bad IMEI phones arent allowed majorly in US only (saw many such phones being sold on ebay intended for international use :confused:).

As far as I know, i317 is only the at&t version of note2 in US and it differs a lot from its International versions (gt 7100, 7105 etc). Do you still think this blacklisted issue holds good in countries where i317 isnt available?

Since sending the product back to US is highly unlikely, can you kindly let me know the best way I can get the issue fixed?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rangercaptain:
Answered in my post above. From India you can probably use the tech chat from AT&T website.

It's a blacklist of disallowed IEMI's so the model is irrelevant.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chaitanyapatwari:
Thanks Rangercaptain for your clarification. I tried AT&T's live chat but it seeks registered contact details to login. Is there any email support?

Not sure if these kind of questions are allowed here but I heard there are tools that help to retrieve lost IMEIs (which work on rooted phones).

In case it gets tough to get hold of AT&T, can I try any of such tools on my phone since it is not registered in my county anyway and doesnt come with any warranty?

P.S:I know changing IMEI is illegal but I guess retrieving it is not :fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chaitanyapatwari:
I started to think may be the motherboard got changed(since S/N also looks different and the phone looks absolutely new with no wear at all)?

I'm being forced to think that IMEI is clean because some followup with AT&T and US Samsung care have confirmed that the phone's back IMEI and S/N are definitely good with warranty till 2015 and don't show up in any of the blacklisted lists.

I'm sorry for posting different questions but please note that I'm not much aware about this phone's history and I'm trying to openly share the results from my extensive findings. Thanks!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rangercaptain:
If you're sure everything is clean are you sure your Sim card is correctly provisioned for the network? The easiest way to find out is to trade cards with a working phone.

Before you think about trading main boards (I did that because the gps connector was broken) go to www.mobiletechvideos.com and see what they can do for you.