yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG Optimus 4X HD] aaron_gavin:
I will research this 'force-fix' and see if i can make any progress when i get some time off work. please update how you get on with this iff/when you try!

im feeling the same way with the phone; getting close to giving up, having tried all the software solutions word for word as described in the forums to fix it.

its strange that on all the guides when people have had similar problems as we are facing the response is usually to remove drivers+software and try again/follow the guide properly (not that im saying that a simple human error is not at fault the majority of the time). but i have not seen any posts were people have accepted that all methods have been attempted correctly and advice given regarding possible hardware faults and/or this 'force-fix' you mention.

if i am not able to fix myself i think i will consider posting a plea for someone more competent with this kind of stuff to have my phone posted to them in order to try and fix it for me. im sure that someone who is really into this kind of thing would like to have a go out of general interest, and the worst case scenario would be that i dont get my phone back (which is no use to me in its current state anyway).

cheers!

---------- Post added at 11:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:22 AM ----------

UPDATE:

had a look at this JTAG repair method (also found a youtube video of some company touting for work, showing repair of a 4x hd - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NRXhJxbtYY).

im not sure that i would want to go down that route, as they explain that it delves further into the phones software to fix issues caused by people bricking due to messing about to much after gaining root access. but i dont feel that this is the reason for the issues with my phone; had it set-up how i liked it for ages (without any real messing about after root), the issue with nonrecognition of my SIM came completely out of the blue (i attempted to re-flash to fix this; causing the stuck in s/w mode issue i now have, but the issue could quite easily be due to failing hardware as it could be an issue with the software).

in the case that it is damaged/failing hardware at fault JTAG would not be able to repair the phone, and even if it got my firmware back up and running there is no guarantee that it would recognise my SIM when i got it back.

so im not sure that i would be happy either paying someone to perform this 'fix' on my phone or paying for the hardware to attempt to fix myself, if its possible that the phone may still not work afterwards due to broken hardware. especially when you can buy a working model of our phone from places like ebay for under £100.

any thoughts or advice?
[LG Optimus 4X HD] aaron_gavin:
any luck/updates?

i think that i may just call it a day trying to fix this thing.

from what i have read it may be possible to fix the bootloader, thus allow to boot into recovery/fastboot/adb (hence not remaining stuck in an unflashable s/w update mode) in order to fix the phone, by using nvflash/apx mode. but it does not seem that our phones allow us access to do this.

have you had any luck with your mentioned jtag fix or otherwise?

had to get a new phone anyway (as was fed up using my old phone while trying to fix my 4x hd) - got a moto g 4g. am pretty chuffed with it for the price (enjoying screen mirroring through a miracast dongle and kitkat, etc...), but to be honest would go back to using my 4x hd if someone was able to find a fix.

any response/update would be appreciated, and if anyone thinks they can fix this issue please let me know.

cheers!
[LG Optimus 4X HD] aaron_gavin:
It's been a while!

Hey!

Long time since we had this issure with our 4X HD's, in fact almost a year since I had touched mine.

Was clearing out a drawer and found the brick. Which made me think, did anyone actually succeed in fixing their phone/solve this issue?

If so, I may have a bash just for the hell of it. If not, I think it's time for the bin.

:silly:
[LG Optimus 4X HD] alessocf:
Whats Up

Same here, didn't tried much since my last update. JTAG didn't work "cause Tegra based devices don't support it" or something like that.

Also tried with a homemade USB Jig Method, nothing happened.

My X4 is in my desktop, I use it mostly as a luxury paper holder.

Bless !.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] GoodSoul:
Guys, we may have a working solution: http://xdaforums.com/optimus-4x-hd/general/maybe-nvflash-method-t3159853

I am currently testing it right now and until now it seems to work.

Update: It worked! My phone is booting again. Now i need to fix the IMEI and I am good. :D

C:\LG\\nvflash>nvflash --blob blob.bin --bct flash.bct.encrypt --setbct --configfile flash_encrypt.cfg --create --bl bootloader.bin.encrypt --go
Nvflash v1.7.75664 started
Using blob v1.1.57813ngs\Adm
rcm version 0X30001
System Information:
chip name: unknown
chip id: 0x30 major: 1 minor: 3
chip sku: 0x81
chip uid: 0x015d441469040a07
macrovision: disabled
hdcp: enabled
sbk burned: true
dk burned: true
boot device: emmc
operating mode: 4
device config strap: 0
device config fuse: 17
sdram config strap: 0

sending file: flash.bct.encrypt
- 6128/6128 bytes sent
flash.bct.encrypt sent successfully
downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x80108000 entry point: 0x80108000
sending file: bootloader.bin.encrypt
\ 1142880/1142880 bytes sent
bootloader.bin.encrypt sent successfully
waiting for bootloader to initialize
bootloader downloaded successfully
setting device: 2 3
creating partition: BCT
creating partition: PT
creating partition: EBT
creating partition: LGE
creating partition: EKS
creating partition: GP1
creating partition: SOS
creating partition: LNX
creating partition: APP
creating partition: CAC
creating partition: MSC
creating partition: USP
creating partition: NVA
creating partition: UDA
creating partition: DRM
creating partition: MLT
creating partition: FOT
creating partition: CAL
creating partition: UDB
creating partition: GPT
Formatting partition 2 BCT please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 3 PT please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 4 EBT please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 5 LGE please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 6 EKS please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 7 GP1 please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 8 SOS please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 9 LNX please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 10 APP please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 11 CAC please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 12 MSC please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 13 USP please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 14 NVA please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 15 UDA please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 16 DRM please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 17 MLT please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 18 FOT please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 19 CAL please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 20 UDB please wait.. done!
Formatting partition 21 GPT please wait.. done!
done!
sending file: bootloader.bin.encrypt
\ 1142880/1142880 bytes sent
bootloader.bin.encrypt sent successfully
sending file: eks.dat
- 684/684 bytes sent
eks.dat sent successfully
sending file: recovery.img
/ 7577600/7577600 bytes sent
recovery.img sent successfully
sending file: boot.img
/ 6496256/6496256 bytes sent
boot.img sent successfully
sending file: system.img
- 687920496/687920496 bytes sent
system.img sent successfully
[LG Optimus 4X HD] alessocf:
Greetings :fingers-crossed:, love to hear some good news and that it worked out for you.

I'm currently downloading the software and reading on how to use it, i'll be updating on how does it go for me.

Thank you for sharing this info with us.:highfive:

UPDATE: I T - W O R K E D !, after doing the process it automatically restarted and the LG Boot Logo reanimated, and started just as factory reset.

I had some issues installing the NvidiaUsb.inf, because I'm running on Windows 10 AMD x64 bits.

Steps I followed (in case someone needs them):

1) I had to open Command Prompt using the command: shutdown /r /o /f /t 00

THIS WILL RESTART YOUR COMPUTER

2)Then go through the options: Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > and look to "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" using F7 key.

This allowed my W10 to Install the NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for Mobile devices, which later allowed me to run NvFlash succesfully.

Current Status: LG P880 Boots and Runs!, doesn't have Baseband Version or IMEI, but this is something easier to fix.

Mostly appreciated.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] GoodSoul:
Yippie! :)

If you know how please let me know. I tried for serveral hours to fix that problem but had no luck yet.

You are welcome. ;)
[HTC One E8] alex010p:
Hello, I'm thinking to buy this phone, but I have a question:

is 4G available for the first SIM?

I read that 4G is available for China's frequency, but I don't know if there are the same to Italian frequency or not.

I want a phone dual sim with 4G-LTE support for the first sim and I don't find another phone.

Can you help me?

Thanks at all.
[General Questions and Answers] WIEWIR1107:
Hi i have unrooted Nexus 4 with paranoid android and recently i experienced some problems with sensor responsible for blacking screen when calling someone so i have a few questions. Firstly can i send them unrooted device or it cancel warranty totally no matter what kind of problem it is? Secondly, if no, is there maybe possibility to lock it again so its looks like fabric one etc? Or maybe some know if it maight not be a problem with sensor itself but something else, i already change rom from to cyanogenmod to see if it would help but it didn't.
[General Questions and Answers] SirMerciless:
First, no you have to unroot in order to send back for warranty(every root guide here will warn you of this)

Second, yes you can relock bootloader and unroot so it appears untouched to the manufacturers.

Third, it might be a battery issue on your part, if your warranty is still valid,you might want to unroot, relock bootloader and send back.
[General Questions and Answers] sachin.parmar100:
Off-topic: Check if the screen protector is covering the proximity sensor,many users (including me) have faced the same problem due to the screen guard covering the proximity sensor
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heyjoe66:
I just couldn't stand to do that.

Still, the official purpose is one too long pin (marked with red on last photo), which deforming the back housing cover.

Has got to cut it down a bit.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moreroid:
Thanks for it.

<pedantic>

blank strings but no blank bar codes and qr code.

</pedantic>
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HANSB57:
Just to make sure; so you dont separate the white back cover between the from the bronze and the cover but between the bronze rim and the glass front?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wamster:
OP, did you cut the long pin? Also, was it easy to pull off the screen from the back cover? I may try this because there seems to be a slight bump coming up from my T700.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
It looks to me like the usb port is a separate module which is good news. In the past i've had to repair these by desoldering and replacing, which is not any easy task due to their minute size.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozaq1:
Hi, I've got some questions. Not precisely about the deformation, though. Hope its not an issue.

I've got this issue. Battery draining even while the tablet has been turned off (completely off - turned off via the software button that comes up via long press on the power button).

Amongst other things, I suspect that the power drain has something to do with the antenna's on the back cover. Anyone know what those antennas are for? They say stuff like LTE and WiFi however, I've taken off the back cover and its still connecting to mobile data and wifi etc. So these may be extra antenna's etc.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tinderbox (UK):
bluetooth and gps need antennas as well though some can share.

John.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicky 00:
Hi the little white cord above the camera is missing from my tab. What is it?
[XDA Assist] hurrdurrpingu2:
hi, i flashed a custom rom yesterday (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2794546) the super slim version.

everything worked fine. wanted to encrypt the device, charged it and pressed start encryption. it showed me the green android guy for a second, then rebooted. i went to sleep. today i see its giving me 3 notification on the screen: settings has stopped, interface stopped, and telephone stopped. i can press ok, then the screen either goes blank and nothing happens but the notifications pop up again after some time, or it reboots and does the same. i can still get into recovery, but /sdcard is inaccessible. should i flash from the external sdcard?

should i flash something with odin? i just want it back working. thanks
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Hi,

You'd be best served asking for help in your device section, here...

>*Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505, i9505G, i9506*>*Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Good luck!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CryptKilla:
Hi all,

I just bought N900A, but I am a bit confused.

What is what. I am in Europe. And my N900A have 4.3 version and it says there is no update.

In Europe I see usually 9000 & 9005 models.

Also, I see that N900A have different usb charger than I am used (some usb 3.0 charger)....Is this same on all Note 3?

What is the "exynos" version ?

Can anyone tell me how and which rom should I install for europe.

Give me as much as possible informations as you can guys :D

I am not a new in flashing or rooting, but I need a starting point :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B3311:
A starting point.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CryptKilla:
Ok. I understand. But is it possible to install ROM from the EU models on this N900A model ?

I see forum is splitted, but I really would like to have EU rom, and not the US one ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B3311:
No idea - as you said yourself, this isn't the right forum, so there's not much point asking here. You need to go here.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
Try to answer some of your questions :P

- N900A is Note 3 for AT&T network. While N900 and N9005 are international models. N900 uses Exynos chipset from Samsung, while N9005 and N900A use Snapdragon chipset from Qualcomm.

- You can install firmware from EU models (N9005 model)

- Because you are now in the oversea region, you may not get the OTA update. You can, however, download the stock firmwares manually and flash using Kies or Odin. You can check for the latest firmware by installing Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app --> open and press Menu --> select 'Firmware Browser'.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CryptKilla:
So, all N9005 roms are ok for.my N900A? I am right not on 4.3

What are your experiences. Should I upgrade to 4.4.2?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
Not all. AFAIK do NOT use firmware for N9005 Hong Kong (TGY) and Taiwan (BRI) regions. Other regions should be ok.

I personally still on stock 4.3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CryptKilla:
I want to use europe version. Not the one for us :) 4.3 or 4.4.2 however. If it works:)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CryptKilla:
Hmm..I just now saw that you wrote two times same model...:S
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toastido:
N900A has a locked bootloader, which means NO CUSTOM RECOVERY OR KERNELS.

Sent from my leanKernel 3.7 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
What does that mean? Is there something wrong?

Please correct me if something was wrong.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CryptKilla:
No way to unlock??

Oh..its all ok. My fault
[Android General] Qamrul Haque:
You must create a NVRAM backup before flashing custom ROMs. Flashing a wrong recovery can also give invalid IMEI error. If your phone doesn't connect to network or wifi then you have to restore the NVRAM backup.

You need:

1. MTKDroidTools

2. Rooted Android Phone

To create NVRAM backup follow these steps:

Step 1:

In your phone go to Settings -> Developer Options and select USB debugging. If there is no Developer Options in Settings then go to About phone and tap Build number 7 times to enable Developer Options.

Step 2:

Open MTKdroidTools and connect your phone via USB cable.

Step 3:

In MTKdroidTools click ROOT and grant root permission in phone.

Step 4:

Click IMEI/NVRAM.

Step 5:

Click Backup.

You can find your backup files in the MtkDroidTools\BackupNVRAM folder.

Done.

My work:

[Repartition][Without pc] Increase apps storage in Micromax A106 Unite 2

CWM recovery for Micromax Unite 2 / Myphone Rio Lite

Recovery Flashable Stock ROM for Micromax A106 Unite 2

Hit Thanks :good: if i helped you.. :o
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ecardwell1:
I tried to download the new Amazon app (that has Instant Video included) onto my N7 but it says it's not compatible with this device. Anyone have a trick that allows the phone app to work on the tablet?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Saturny:
You can back up the app from your phone with a back up app, move it to your cloud storage or a flash drive (you can also use a SD card with a card reader). If you're using the cloud, just log in on you N7 & DL it. If it's on a SD reader or flash drive, connect it to your N7, go to where you saved it & DL.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] slyr114:
Can confirm, installed in my phone, download video addon apk, copied both to nexus installed fine and now prime video works great
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] techjeep:
Here are the apk files. I've installed them on my N7 and they work great.

Amazon App

Instant Video
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] Ritchiejoe:
It keeps asking me to start my free trial even though I am signed in and an amazon prime member :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] wd5gnr:
Installed here but gives a license error when trying to play with a valid account,
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] CharlesW123:
Not working for me on my N7, running stock Android L Developer preview :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] jyesucevitz:
Thanks for sharing this. Got it working after 1 try on my nexus 7 2013.v if it matters to anyone im rooted running the latest paranoid android ROM with elemental kernel.

Sent from my XDA enabled "Slimified" Nexus 5
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] lyhoangvt:
thanks for sharing. :good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] jfriend33:
Phone Amazon apk works great. Let's the prime videos work!

Now my little minions can watch roccos modern life!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ritchea:
Installed fine but not working with latest Android L for me either. While Netflix works fine, I have no volume when streaming my Xfinity TV Go app. Hopefully, they'll get these apps up-to-date for Lollipop. Amazon Prime just stopped working as per the message it displayed.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] jfriend33:
Thank you for this comment. As little as I use my n7 I will just wait for app compatibility. Love tv go and the ability to download shows!

Do you have x1 cloud dvr yet?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ritchea:
No X1 at all. Comcast offered me a bit of a deal ($10. less for 2 years than I currently pay), but I had to use their modem. Further, I'm not at all sure how well it would work in our "end of the line/last to get anything" rural community. I also have a Slingbox that requires non-hdmi connection.

I would like to know if the X1 app works on L.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] jfriend33:
Sorry OP for taking over.

You need the wireless gateway 2 dpc3939. It's dual band wireless. That way we can rationalize paying monthly fee for modem and just think 96 a year for a guaranteed new modem router, not bad.

The x1 is awesome. You should look into it. We have 1 x1 dvr with three access boxes, one regular dta, and have every movie channel they offer and pay $186/mo after a $75 monthly discount (was 90 for a year now 75 and in Feb it drops off at which point I'll be calling back to get a new promo)

Just keep calling and tell them you are going to cancel and eventually you'll get retentions.

Your sling will work just fine with the x1 too. Plus once the cloud dvr goes to your area you'll have tons more storage and the ability to transfer your shows to your mobile device at home and take them to go.

. Just wish the cloud feature had sling box capabilities.

No clue if app is supported on L or when it will be.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ritchea:
Thanks for your response. Retentions is the one who called me. I pay $180./mo now (+$16. taxes,etc): performance internet; all premium but TMC; 2 HD boxes). They offered $160/mo for triple play premium (we have no home phone service and don't care to) guaranteed for 24 mos with no more than $25/mo increase for another year. I guess the modem rental fee was included. I'd also read (Comcast forums) that one box works with SlingBox but the other does not and consumers do not get to choose. Some said I could re-instate my modem after installation. It was four years for ondemand to get to my area. I don't want to start something that may not even service me once I have to pay that increase. Were you suggesting I need the wireless gateway? I'm not familiar with that so I don't know what the advantage is. I use an ASUS dual band router with a custom firmware; all computers, tv's, tablets, phones, dvd players, and game consoles have access. In any case, I'd still be interested to know if the X1 app works with Android L.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] AnarchoXen:
Crashes Amazon each time using those files above. I am running the L preview.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Themes and Apps] ritchea:
Someone in the N5 thread said it was now working with latest L preview. It's not for me on N7. Anyone have success? Do we need to find an updated apk?

Edit: yes, I needed to update the main app from 5.0.0 to 5.1.0. Now it works with L. Thanks to jhax01 in N5 thread.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] riyosakura:
Anyone here using Official LS 4.4.4 by iiD4x?

I tried tethering with usb or wifi but it cant work properly.

If i tried using hotspot tethering for the first time, my laptop able to found the network and connected to it. But my laptop cant connected to the internet. I tried with usb tethering it doesnt work either.

I reboot my phone and try usb tethering it doesnt work at all. My laptop cant connected to the network. I disabled it and try hotspot, it occuring the same problem.

Anyone know how to fix this? Or anyworkaround? I've post logcat on LS thread. But no answer yet.

I'll post the logcat here later.

Thanks for your helps.

Edit:

Tethering problem is kernel fault.

Changing kernel to cm11 or chrono kernel will fix the tethering problem.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadow252:
WiFi tethering also don't work on SlimKat if I'm right. If you want it to work then flash ParanoidAndroid or CandyKat or something else.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] riyosakura:
Okay..thanks for your answer...

I like LS rom..i hope tethering will be fixed in the future...
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] datasafe:
Hi guys

On the base of my MDAIII there's two small holes - one is smaller than the other, the same as on my XDA.

The larger hole is labelled 'Reset'. This is a soft reset.

The smaller hole isn't labelled but I assume it's the 'hard reset' - it was on my XDA.

I don't seem to be able to hard reset my MDA! Is there another way?

John
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] CJBS:
The larger hole is for a soft reset. I think the smaller hole is a microphone. To hard-reset the device, press the soft-reset button at the same time as the power on/off button above the green/orange/red LED.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saravanaa2411:
Hi,

I am having Asus Fonepad 7 2013 KOOE and I rooted my device using the links from the forums.

Now when i was getting my system update it got downloaded and after installing it said "update failed and restored to home settings blah blah"

What to do? Should I unroot?

Thank you.