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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sirkubax:
Hi,

I have noticed huge GPS problem on my S2 i9100.

Most of the time when I'd like to use gps, it does not find satelites, so I did start to debug it.

ROM:

The issue occured on oryginal 4.1.2 JB rom, as well as on new CM11 (cm-11-20140916-SNAPSHOT-M10-i9100) that I have installed week ago.

HARDWARE

Oryginal, GT-i9100 (not the Korean "bendable" "copy")

ISSUE

GPS does not FIX, I have been using GPSTest to observe gps status, and 0-2 satelites are shown, usualy for a few second, SNR around 10-20, but they quickly dissapear

STUDY:

Most of the websites/forums suggests to play with number of tools like GPS-Test, reboot phone, etc.

Non of that worked

SOLUTION 1

I did replace gps.exynos.so driver as suggested in the post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41582224&postcount=8307

After that the GPS did start to detect more than 3 satelites, and it "FIX'ed" itself

OBSERVATION:

Since I did observe GPS no FIX issue way before, like 1 year in the past, I did argue that it is a software issue (at least not 100%).

THESIS:

This is a hardware issue

RESULTS:

I did start to bend my phone while observing the signall strength.

I did try to cover as less as possible the phone case, not to cover the gps antena.

The result with phone bend in "OK" position vs "BAD" position are big. It is like up to 50% less of the signal strength.

Attach the force as shown on the pictures (just try to bend it with reasonable force with Your hands)

[IMG="OK"]http://pliki.za11.pl/1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="BAD"]http://pliki.za11.pl/2.jpg[/IMG]

SOLUTION 2:

Since I'm not sure is this GPS issue was present at the begining, I do assume that this may be an effect of a phone dropped on the flor, or some kind of hidden hardware issue.

I did observe that in more than one phone of a friends of mine, so it is "common issue".

I do assume, that it is either poor connection between antena and motherboard (there is a "string" connetion) - but I did already cleaned - no result.

My second thesis is that this is a connectivity issue of SIRF chip on motherboard (it may be poor soldering of bgp chip) - I wonder about solder it up with a hot-air.

([IMG="U202 SiRF chip"]https://cdn-images.xda-developers.com/direct/1/0/5/4/7/9/9/GT-I9100_annotated_pcb_bottom.jpg[/IMG]

This may also be some kind of connectivity issue on the way between antena and SIRF chip.

Based on that fact, I'm planning to open the phone and place some paper/ruber pads to create pressure on SIRF chip and motherboard to possibly fix the issue.

FOR NOW:

If You have similar issue, try to bend Your phone as show above, post your results.

Do you have any other ideas or observations?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] georgepicu:
Any progress?

I am experiencing the same annoying problem since ICS... then CM10.2... then CM11...

I have tried EVERY solution I found on the net (app for better satellite fix, modifying .config file, enabling static nav on SirfStarIV chip...), but nothing seems to work :(

The drive-mode seems to work just fine, which makes me believe that the approach with enabling/disabling static navigation is the correct choice, but the app that does that requires you to replace the gps driver with a provided one, but that one is for ICS...................... and I don't think the dev intends to make an up-date :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Database_Slider:
pleas cyanogenmod team make a FIX!!!:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] E:V:A:
THIS is probably your solution!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] der_yeti:
Hi,

coming from the MotoX to the Z3 compact, I am missing the Voice Input. On the MotoX, I enabled "Google Voice Input" in the Keyboard settings. A little microphone key apeared on the Google Keyboard to start voice typing. On the Z3c, I cannot find Google Voice Input, and I cannot find it in the Play Store. Is there any possibility to download Google Voice Input to the Z3c, or is there any other app that works the same way? I don't wanna loose the Google Keyboard, because I like it more than any other keboard....

Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxtester:
It's basically the same way on the Z3C.

Goto "Settings" -> "Language & Input" and you should see three (3) keyboards:

1.) Chinese

2.) Xperia

3.) Goggle Voiceinput

Obviously, #3 has to be ticked/enabled, else it won't work. After that, tap on the settings symbol (this screwdriver&wrench icon) right to #2 (the Xperia keyboard), scroll down and tick checkbox "Key for Google Voice Typing". That gets you the little microphone key.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] der_yeti:
Yepp, that were my thoughts, though, but i dont have Google voice input in that list on my z3c.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NRG1975:
Install Google Keyboard, set it as default keyboard, problem solved.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin&hl=en
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] der_yeti:
As mentioned in first post, I use Google Keyboard as default.

Nevertheless, I found the issue. It seems like Google Voice Input is part of Google Search, what was disabled by me to check the influence on the battery. With Google Search enabled, I can enable Google Voice Input.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Medved77:
Can anyone with experience of the Note series tell me if it's usually a hassle to Sim Unlock them? Also, is there usually much of a delay between general release of the phone and the paid unlock codes becoming available?

Due to contract complications I'll be getting the Note 4 with 1 provider and using with another from day 1 (hopefully).

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gqman69:
If you're ready to pay for it, http://www.cellunlocker.net/unlock-samsung-galaxy-note-4.php

I don't know if it's up, but it will soon enough.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkkcnxsi:
That is who I plan on using but one more question?

Since I preordered the Note 4 I had to get with it a new sim card and plan. I plan on being overseas for several weeks at the end of the month. I plan to cancel my

plan and simply use my current sim card on my current $30 per month plan. Now ,in order to avoid region locking they say first activate the phone in the US first. If I just pop in my current old sim card will that count as having activated the phone or do I need to put in the new sim card? When I preordered the phone the lady I Talked to charged me the full price for the phone but the $40 plan she put me on is not yet charged to me, presumably that gets activated when I activate the phone. Can I just ignore that $40 plan and go merrily along with my old plan. By the way the only reason I pre ordered the Note 4 was to get the $200 Samsung rebate deal, otherwise I would have prefered getting it in the store. Best Buy sounds like they have a better rebate deal in a way but they do not handle T Mobile pre order deals. I am glad to know the phone will be quickly unlockable when it comes out.

Bill
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Medved77:
Found out today that the phone comes unlocked when purchased through mobiles.co.uk so that's that problem solved!

Thanks for the rellies.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rekman:
I'd also like info on this. But i guess i'll have to wait until more people get the note 4. Mine comes monday. and the website mentioned above says "note 4" but then later on it refers to it as " note 3." hopefully it gets updated with in a day or two of people receiving the phone. Or other websites pop up.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bruno Rodrigues:
Are there any new info in this?

I will buy mine in Portugal (Meo carrier). I very curios about this too? Is there any way to sim unlock it?

Thank you and best regards.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gqman69:
Yes it works (Unlocked n910w8).

I used http://www.cellunlocker.net

No problem, got the code in no time.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calinormy:
Get note 4 unlock apk from google play. I got my unlock code in 45 minutes. 900f vodafone romania
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] u1988:
if your note 4 are region lock they don't provied it you will not get refunds in this wed site.

http://www.cellunlocker.net/samsung-unlock.php

PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER: (info from cellunlocker.net)

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note 2, Note 3 or your Android version is Android 4.4 (KITKAT)

All SAMSUNG devices manufactured after the date of JULY 2013 and Samsung devices running on Android version is Android 4.4 (KITKAT) are subject to REGION LOCKING

If your phone has been used previously with the original carrier, this will not apply to you. However, if your device is BRAND NEW, your must activate it with the original carrier and make a call of 5 minutes or longer.

If your Samsung device becomes Region locked, you will not be able to fully factory Unlock your Samsung devices so it can be used internationally. Even the correct code will not work anymore.

In order for your Samsung device NOT to be region locked, you MUST activate (FIRST USE) your S3, S4, S5, NOTE 2, NOTE 3 with your ORIGINAL carrier at least ONCE to take your region lock OFF. After your Region lock is off, you can Sim Unlock your device via Unlock Code.

*All Canadian Carriers are NOT subject to Region Locking

*All USA and European Carriers ARE subject to Region Locking

*There will be absolutely no refunds, if your device is Region Locked and an Unlock code is provided for your Samsung Device.

*If you are not sure please contact us first before placing your order

Where region lock are? (base on S5 info)

European Model:

This product should be activated with a SIM card issued from a mobile operator within Europe. (as defined EU/EEA

Switzerland and the following Non-EEA countries Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M),

Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia and Vatican City.)

Countries in the European Economic Area (EEA):

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania , Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Switzerland, Croatia

Non-EU/EEA countries:

Albania, Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia, Vatican City

American Model:

North, South, Central America, and the Caribbean.​

So what to do?

1.call with local sim more then 5 min.

2.if you didn't do that:

the only wesite I know that will give you codes for region lock + network lock (you have to check the your model and orignal contry of the device) :

http://www.fastgsm.com/en

this one I don't know how are reliable: (switch to english)

http://puman.ru/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=133
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bruno Rodrigues:
Thank you calinormy,

And can you tell me how much did you pay to unlock it?

Thank you.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calinormy:
Aprox 25 USD (20 €). I got my unlockcode in 40 minutes. Payed with PayPal.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Medved77:
There's a possible free unlock solution detailed here:

http://drippler.com/drip/how-unlock-galaxy-note-4-free
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thecrater:
It doesn't work on SM-910F

*#197328640# doesn't do anything :(

*#0011# brings up the service menu but all the options seem to be read only apart from the HD voice one :(
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobsquared:
It might be a little too late for you but I've had the worst luck with cellunlocker. I use swiftunlocks.com and they have the best customer service. They answer your emails and keep you posted unlike cellunlocker that just disappears for days when they actually say it takes 1 - 5 hours.

Hope that helps.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mm213:
Note 4 unlock

Well I have galaxy note 4 European locked and I have tried the codes but not working, and also I have tried FASTGSM but did not work as they say that my IMEI was not found in the database and they refunded me.

so I hope if someone find a solution to unlock it without rooting it will be great.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joey2o11:
I got mine unlocked here took about 15mins to get the code:

http://www.imei-unlocker.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-unlock#
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mxoxm:
you are lucky

I already send them email about my phone and they said they cannot unlock it, sure that you are lucky ;)

at this moment no one was able to unlock my phone, so I am left with two options ether sell my phone on eBay or give it to someone who will travel to EU so he can unlock it by using the 5 minute call.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bunnydollies:
this is how i did region unlocked my note 4 from germany =) you can try

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/help/region-unlocked-t2969890
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mm213:
Correct me if I am wrong...I understand that if I have EU card then I can do a roaming call with that sin from my country and it will unlock it... Right?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bunnydollies:
Yes , it should work. Check your phone package,which region it has and use simcard from that ragion.(Make factory reset first,if you did try another ragion's sim) put ragion's simcard in,Make a call , Call for 5 mins or more. It should unlocked after that.

My note 4 is SM-N910F,EU region. Please tell me a result too. :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mm213:
EU SIM

Well I already order UK Vodafone SIM card online and waiting to receive it...as soon as I try it I will update here :cowboy:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gfettig:
For what it's worth, I just used the imei-unlocker to unlock an EU Note 4 - SM-N910F. Cost was USD 22 (about 18 euro) and it took 20 minutes or so.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonahmt21:
is there a way to unlock the note 4 without the need for a different sim card? thanks
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pat.:
I unlocked my N2 without a different sim using the service menu method but I'm not aware of anyone unlocking a note 3 or 4 that way & I personally tried it on a note 4 without success.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mm213:
Well for the note 4 and until this moment, and if it is region locked, the only way to unlock it is to use simple card from same region.

I have searched and tried all other options and nothing worked.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fragtion:
I purchased a SM-910V (Verizon) which I did not know was bootloader-locked and unrootable, until I unboxed it. I have returned it and ordered an SM-910T (T-Mobile) instead which is not software locked. I recently learned that the phone is still locked to T-Mobile's network, so I will have to pay for an unlock code. But Now I am learning that the phone may still be region-locked even after that too? Talk about an endless hassle! I would like to take this phone back with me to South Africa, so I can't activate on a long-term T-Mobile subscription. Does anyone know if a 5 minute call on a prepaid T-Mobile sim card would be sufficient to region-unlock the phone, or must it be done on a contract/subscription SIM card? Also, is it necessary to do the 5 minute call before doing the unlock code procedure, or can the unlock code process safely be done first? Please help!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joey2o11:
A prepaid sim card would be fine, make the 5 min call then unlock.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fragtion:
Brilliant! Gonna give that a try - Thanks :D
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fragtion:
Hi all. Happy new year to everyone & thanks again for the help previously!

I did everything as described - activated a new T-Mobile SIM and made the 5 minute call... However, when activating the new SIM online, before it could be activated I had to load airtime (also they wanted an IMEI number too, so I guessed I should use the Note 4 one which I did)... T-Mobile only gave me the options of monthly subscriptions for airtime, but at least they allow you to choose if you want to auto-renew the payment or not. So I went for the cheapest option available, and chose not to renew the payment automatically each month

OK so that's all fine, but now there's something else I'm unsure about which I'm hoping someone can help with again! Since I choose not to renew the subscription next month, will T-mobile re-implement the region lock on my phone/IMEI if I don't pay? I will be taking this phone back home to South Africa, so it makes no sense for me to pay for the T-mobile subscription while I'm not in the USA... =/ Thanks
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pat.:
Was it not possible just to borrow a pre paid sim for the 5 min call ? That would've been fine.

Anyway, the answer to your question is no. The region lock is no business of the provider at all & they have no ability to do anything like that.

It's purely a Samsung thing & once off its off for good.

It's not even meant to affect you at all, it is meant only to stop retailers sourcing & selling gray market handsets, partly to control prices but also to protect customers from ending up with handsets that have no local warranty & sometimes have incorrect bands for the area.

Your phone will stay region unlocked.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickmgray:
I finally got around to SIM unlocking my wife's Note 4 this past week. I took a chance at http://www.androidsimunlock.com and had no issues. I've used other sites before, but I had the same experience you guys described with poor customer service and long wait times. My code was just under $20 and I got the email from them in about two hours.

Has anyone actually had any luck with unlocking the Note 4 with the hidden menu? I tried it, but could not see the described menu items.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pat.:
Had no luck with unlocking any Note via the service menu since the early firmware Note 2

I also recently tried unsuccessfully on a Note 4.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1980aksoy:
I used galaxy note 4 unlock apk

I get my codes 30 minutes later and under 18 euro
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Babychan:
Has anyone got an unlock code from Vodafone UK? I emailed them and they say there is no unlock code for my note 4
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megatooth:
I ordered an unlock code yesterday via imei-unlocker.com. They haven't replied since than, and it's been more than 12 hours...
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pat.:
Well if that was their exact words then they are wrong. Try someone like this..

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=330950650878&alt=web
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Babychan:
Awesome thanks. Thats cheaper then getting it from Vodafone too.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mm213:
NOT LUCKY

Hello guys

well finally I have got the vodafone SIM card, i insert it and it does not ask for code which is really was promising and I got the roaming (R) on the signal....BUT...When i tried to make a call it says your call cannot be made because it is barred, so not outgoing or incoming I only can send SMS .

I check my profile on vodafone and all barring options are off, so now I do not know what to do...

congrats to the ones who unlocked their phone and good luck for the one who still not unlock it and hope you luck is better than mine :cowboy: :D
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] logicmjn:
recovering unlock code

My phone was unlocked by someone else before i bough it is there any way to see the unlock code should i need to re unlock it ?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darekz:
There is not going to be a need to unlock phone again. Once is "carrier unlocked" it stays unlocked. Even if you do hard reset or flash new firmware it will stay unlocked.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nietzsche007:
No luck

Hi,

Vodafone said, that they dont have the code for my IMEI and forwarded me to Samsung who said, that because my phone is rooted and the serial (from settings/about/status) doesnt much the serial No. from the back of the phone (?!), they are unable to help me. I wrote about it to this ebay seller and he said, that they have the same database than the vodafone...:( Anybody something else? Because i sure, that non of these unlock websites have the code for me.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pat.:
If your phone has had the imei changed then it's likely stolen.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Babychan:
Vodafone informed me after they claimed to have spoken to Samsung that there is no unlock code for my phone because my phone isn't locked. So I must have imagined the screen that asked me for a sim network pin. I emailed the eBay person who sells the code and they said they use the same system as Vodafone so chances are they won't have a code for me either. This is getting stupid how can there not be a code
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pat.:
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[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] giorgi7654321:
samsung galaxy note 4 SM_N910H UD

Hello. my samsung galaxy note 4 SM_N910H UD has a region code. Can I unlock it by call from international sim card? thanks in advice and sorry for my bad English
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soo55:
hi all,

I bought a note 4 sm-n910f from ebay, it looks 100% new (never used), but when I switch it on an off, it shows the SFR logo, and it works with my SIM which it's not from SFR !

I supposed that its SIM unlocked ! now I want to update it via Odin with the official German ROM LP 5.0.1 ... is there any risk to lose my SIM Unlock ?

thanks in advance for your support.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pat.:
Region locks & Network locks once removed will stay off.

If your device works with your SIM it will be fine.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mefistos:
Hi, can you please let me know how did this worked out for you? I ordered code from them too and its been already 3 days... I wonder if I should wait or just got my money back from Paypal... thanks :(
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megatooth:
Yes, you should ask to get your money back.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mefistos:
so they didnt deliver the code then? did you have any luck with other service?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megatooth:
I sold the phone.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 0-0-0:
Sorry to push in ;)

Can anyone tell me how long it takes Vodafone (UK carrier) to issue an unlock code? (I've been waiting 3 days so far, to get the code from the seller).

If I decide not to wait, which online unlocker would you recommend (best/cheapest/fastest)?

Can the Note 4 be unlocked within a few hours or does it take days? (I've been told by a market stall holder/shop, that it would take 3 to 4 days and couldn't be done instantly)

Thanks.
[Moto X Q&A] integraletotale:
Hi guys,

Can anyone confirm with certainty wether the XT1052 (Europe) shares the exact same hardware as the rest of the models released?

Looking at GSM Arena's specs for the various models, all I can see a difference in is the 4G LTE frequencies at which they operate are slightly different.

Is that due to different radio hardware or is it a software modification that enables/disables specific frequencies?

Any replies very much appreciated.
[Moto X Q&A] samwathegreat:
We have attempted to enable bands (in NVRAM) that aren't available on some models....it didn't work. I think its safe to say that the radio hardware differs between the different models.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ugabuga:
Anyone have the latest HERE maps from the samsung store?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iakeco:
It's in the Samsung app store