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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonic:
Issue is resolved. MetroPCS ties SIM to device. $15 to switch devices.

I recently purchased a Nexus S from Swappa as an emergency replacement phone for a defective Galaxy Nexus.

swappa com /listing/NDY352/view​

I tested it briefly with stock ROM it shipped with and a microSIM in an area with terrible cell coverage, so I thought little of the problems I saw. When I tested it later with CyanogenMod, a full-sized SIM, in an area with strong signal, the problems seem to persist. The solutions I've seen online focus on the Nexus S 4G being flashed onto MetroPCS' old Sprint network, making it difficult to find a solution.

As stated in the Swappa listing above, this is an unlocked T-Mobile Nexus S. It shipped with the box and documentation. The documentation includes T-Mobile inserts. Evidence to me that it is unlocked is that it displays the MetroPCS phone number, it has no T-Mobile branding, and its bootloader was unlockable.

Here are some more technical details:

Settings > System > About Phone > Status > Network, reads, "Unknown"

"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""> Service state, reads, "Out of Service."

"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""> Mobile network state, reads, "Disconnected"

"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""> My phone number, shows phone number, so phone is reading the SIM.

Wireless & Networks > More... > Mobile Networks > Network Operators, when I manually choose MetroPCS, a message pops up reading, "Can't connect to this network right now. Try again later" even though I am in a place that has a strong signal. Another option is available to choose AT&T, and the same error message shows.

Wireless & Networks > More... > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names, MetroPCS LTE is chosen, but no 3G or E icon has appeared next to the signal strength.​

I really thought CyanogenMod would save the day here since it worked flawlessly on the GNex. How can I get the Nexus S to work on MetroPCS' GSM network? By taking it to a MetroPCS store.
[Android Apps and Games] Maerki:
Hi there

I'm looking for a specific app like IFTTT but with the opiton to regulate the screen on time. Examples:

For my workout I'm using Jefit and for my shopping lists Out of Milk. What I would like to do is to set up this searched app so, that if one of these two apps are running the screen doesn't turn off until I leave the app. Since I use a password on my phone I don't want to unlock the app every time during a workout or during my shopping days.
[LG G Watch R] ilian:
Hi,

When i make an alarm on the watch, it's not showing on the paired tablet. And the alarm from the tablet are not showed on the watch.

How can I sync them?
[LG G Watch R] dersie:
Absolutely no link between phone and watch alarm ;)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alfonso87:
I want Ambient Display back. Seriosly..i'm already addicted to it.

There is any app that simply can turn my screen on when i receive a notification? O.o

EDIT: found it just the second after >.> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lukekorth.screennotifications&hl=it
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] SUNUN:
Pls who can tell me if this case really scratches screen or not?

Thx in advance.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] soul777toast:
I have the stock S-View cover on my Note 4, got it when I got the phone and I've had it on the whole time, I haven't had any problems at all with it messing with the screen. Granted, I do have a screen protector on (Zagg HDX), but I'd think that it would be even more likely to show any damage on a plastic protector than on the Gorilla Glass so I'm pretty confident that you shouldn't have any issues with it. If anything, I'd say it helps to protect the screen by keeping it covered when it's in my pocket! I also used the S-View cover the entire time I had my Galaxy S4, never had any trouble with that one either. I know some people really don't like S-View, but personally I don't think I'd own a Galaxy phone without it! One of the things I love the most is that I can make a phone call and have the cover closed while I talk, keeps my screen from getting a big cheek print on it! :p
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] rich2x:
Owned a smart phone ever since I could remember. I never had any major issues with scratches on the screen since I try to be as careful as I can.

Recently I had a M8 before my Note 4. I decided to get the HTC Flip Case with a unscratched/mint Screen. I figure it would protect it, but after a few weeks of using it, I saw scratches on the screen that you can feel your finger nail.

After that, I decided to never use a flip case again.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] soul777toast:
Samsung is not HTC. As I haven't owned an HTC since the original Droid Incredible I really can't speak to the quality of their flip cases, but as I said I've used an S-View case for the entire time I've owned both of my Samsung phones. My Father uses an S-View case, my Mother uses one, and at least a few of my friends use them, and I've never once heard from any of them a single report of the screen getting scratched from using it. On top of that, for a significant amount of time I used the S-View case on my S4 with no screen protector. Honestly, if you just don't like the S-View cover then don't use it, but don't make the choice based on worrying about the screen getting scratched as you've got a much better chance of that happening without one than with!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] zaures:
It is not the case that would scratch the screen, plastic/cloth cannot physically harm the gorilla glass. It is physically not possible. The dust and debris that may get in between the screen and the case however can which means unless you put a screen protector on the phone there is absolutely nothing you can do to 100% guarantee that your screen will not get scratched.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Kawaisa:
It does because the case can collect particles which can scratch the screen. There was a similar thread in the Note 3 forums last year where people got scratches on their Note 3. It's simply friction. Either live with it or use a screen protector.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mgbotoe:
either get a screen protector or dont.

sview is NOT a screen protector. If anything you are better without if to protect your screen because if you happen to be playing with your phone, any dirt get on the screen, you will close the sview over it = scratch from frictions
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Mship:
I bought the S-view case day one when I got my Note 4. The phone was fine and had no scratches on it for about 3 weeks.

However just this weekend I found a small scratch about a 3 to 4 millimeters long that can be felt with your fingernail. There are also scratches on the black parts of the front (bezel) that are also about 3 millimeters but they are not as deeps.

Needless to say I went an bought the first screen protector I could find. Still trying to find a good quality tempered glass one like I had on my S4.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] leepcharge:
I really want to get the s view case but pretty hesitant on this screen scratching problem (or oleophobic coating wearing off).

Since its been quite some time since the phone's release, I was wondering if anyone has any further experience. Does the screen actually get damaged from the cover after a couple months of use?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] soul777toast:
Reporting in, been using the official S-View case since day 1, still no scratches, scuffs, or marks whatsoever. Of course I do also have a Zagg HDX screen protector on it, but honestly the Zagg should scratch much easier than the gorilla glass so I'd say pretty confidently that this is not an issue to worry about. Pull the trigger!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] leepcharge:
Thanks. Got the S-View case today.

Call me paranoid, but I seem to be getting a horizontal smudge line across the screen after extended periods of leaving it closed (right where the bottom of the window is located).

It rubs off easily, but hoping it doesn't leave a permanent mark on the screen like some have mentioned...
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] xlr8shun:
my GF has the sview case on her note 4, been on there for a couple months now. she shoves her phone in her pocket, purse, whatever, its held up fine so far.

the only 2 complaints I have (not even her complaint and she uses it) is: 1. that the camera takes square photos when using the sview case to take a picture. easily remedied by using the camera app instead and 2. the window seems to pick up oils from the screen easier than the rest of the case. I frequently notice a square of smudges on her display that coincides exactly where the window is when closed.

other than that, the case is fantastic for her, she loves it. I personally don't use a case
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidmyworld:
I've been reading and reading and I'm slowly learning more about rooting and so on, but I need some help understanding how to upgrade to Lollipop safely. I'm an ex-iPhone user, so please be gentle. Instead of asking a billion annoying questions throughout the forums, I thought it might help if I summarized my situation and asked my questions in a single thread. Hope this is an acceptable approach. :)

Below is info about my phone, software and what I've done so far root wise.

* I have an 32gb LG G3 with AT&T - I'm in the US.

* I'm running Android version 4.4.2

* Kernel version 3.4.0

* Build number KVT49L.D85010d

* Software version D85010d

* I rooted using 'towelroot'

* I installed 'Busybox', doing nothing more than just installing as instructed.

* I installed the 'Root Browser' and disabled all bloatware using a thread here on XDA (super improvement in performance overall afterward)

* I've installed and running 'Nova Launcher'. I've made various changes to the 'Look and Fee', eliminating all animation and other visual effects. (This too improved performance overall)

* I've converted the (This too improved performance overall)

* In 'Developer Options', I've set 'Window animation', 'Transition animation', and 'Animator during scale' to 'off' (This too improved performance overall)

* I've converted my runtime framework to 'ART'

* I have installed Greenfy, Advanced Task Manager & Clean Master to help with the obvious memory/space/task management.

* I have the paid version of Titanium Backup and I've backed up my apps, userdata, etc.

The performance and battery life of this phone has come a long way since making all of these changes. I'm very happy with it now.

So now Lollipop is coming soon or may be here already?

* When going into 'Settings' and 'Software Update', it says there is a new AT&T software update available. It's 163.MB in size. What is this?

Not sure, but I don't plan to find out :)

With all of the above said, my questions are:

* What guides or process should I follow to update to Lollipop?

* Will I lose everything?

* Is this recommended to update and start from new?

* Am I missing anything?

* Should I install anything else?

* Should I be concerned with 'bump', 'twrp' and these other common apps/tools?

Thanks in advance for helping me out. I just want to be sure I don't brick my phone. I'm a very technical and geeky dude and I feel I've gotten pretty far at this point by reading a lot, but the wealth of information, methods, etc. on upgrading/rooting have me a bit nervous to do anything further.

Thanks! :fingers-crossed:
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BreakingVZW:
Rule of thumb...

DONT UPDATE UNLESS YOU KNOW FOR A FACT THE UPDATE IS ROOTABLE.

I've seen one person say he was able to root again with purple drake on google+. That's it. One guy. That's suspect at the very least. The timing of this update is odd also. It could either be an update preparing for lollipop with various system optimizations or it could be "security enhancements" (Read: Patched root and bump exploits). I'm not taking the update. There's really no reason to. Even if it does have some updates that improve the device functionality it would be barely noticeable. In fact the only thing I would notice would be the aux cable bug. Even IF they fixed that it would still be fixed in lollipop and Dev skin1980 said lollipop patched root exploits so he released a patch to keep the rootable KitKat boot image. If you're happy with the device, wait. Once lollipop is released for d850 there will be a patched version released shortly after. If root is important to you (obviously it is if you're using greenify, TB etc) then wait. Rumor has it that the lollipop bootloader cannot be downgraded. You'd be boned if you did the ota.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidmyworld:
Thanks, BreakingVZW. I suspected this. Thanks for confirming.

Question: Do I have everything I need to handle the Lollipop update/install when uploaded here on XDA?

Thanks again for taking the time to answer.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BreakingVZW:
Once they release the rooted version of lollipop that is patched for bump all you need to do is flash it via twrp. You're good to go if you're rooted and have twrp.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gpgon:
Thanks! I've been dying to ask for a SITREP on 5.0 for 850, all the 855 threads are making me jealous. Beers to the first Dev to cook up a daily, stable version!
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidmyworld:
OK. Question about being rooted and 'bump'

Do I have to do anything right now like install twrp? What difference is that app compared to busybody? Not the same?

As for bumping, is this something I have to do or flash to enable? When should I do this?

Thanks again for answering all of my questions.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BreakingVZW:
Twrp is custom recovery. Bump allows custom recovery to be flashed so we can flash roms. You'll need twrp if you want to flash rooted Lollipop
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidmyworld:
OK. I think I understand.

I'll definitely need twrp. Bump is an option, not a requirement?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gpgon:
CURRENTLY, the only way to get TWRP onto an 850 is via flashing bump. Then flashing TWRP over stock recovery.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidmyworld:
Ah ok.. Thanks for clarifying. I'm sure there is a thread or two around here that will help with this?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidmyworld:
Would this be an appropriate method to restore to stock and prepare for the Lollipop update?

In another thread I saw someone say they used a combination of LG backup and titanium backup to restore.

Thoughts?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Redsandro:
The keyboard on my 2011 phone is still snappy as ever.

The keyboard on my Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2" however, is always pausing after every few buttons. When you keep typing, a second later all the touched letters still appear. Minus one, of course, as to make it a bit more annoying.

This is really silly, having a $700 8 core tablet behave laggy. There is probably a setting. It is as if after every few buttons, it connects to Samsung and only continues after the connection is complete. My best guess. Anyone know of this problem, and what setting causes the keyboard to be snappy like my phone?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
Not the hardware's fault, nor the tablet's fault. The keyboard app is simply not well optimized. Try clearing it's data and cache.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Redsandro:
I might be blind but I cannot find the stock keyboard as an app. Does it have a funky name?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muzzy996:
Settings - General - Application Manager

On the right hand pane swipe so you get to "ALL" on the top, then scroll down to Samsung Keyboard.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arcadia2uk:
You have to go into Settings/Apps/All/sorry I must have uninstalled it, but find it here.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Redsandro:
Found it, thanks. It had only the 'default' 12KB of chache. Will see what happens.
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paleskin:
My nokia x2 behaves strangely, every apps which I pinned on the homescreen, will dissappear on next reboot, so I had to pin them all over again after every system reboot

What's wrong ?
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shahzadakram67:
same here :(
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JohnWard42:
I found this happens most with apps on ext SD. If you keep them in phone memory they disappear less often, but you run out of memory. Very annoying bug in Nokia SW.
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danialbehzadi:
Microsoft mobile is either very noob or very mean
[General Topics] effjay:
I had a quick look here, so sorry if it's already been posted (don't flame me if that's the case!)

have you seen this?

http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/11/toshibas-g900-qwerty-hsdpa-tytn-killer/

high resolution 3-inch WVGA (800 x 480) display!!!!

wow!

i'd like one of these!!
[General Topics] gogol:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=293748
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shahzadakram67:
Hi friends I have rooted Nokia X2, But It does not show Root Access button in ES File Explorer.. plz Help
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebiggboss180:
use mixplorer

better
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shahzadakram67:
thnx but i wanna solve this problem :(
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arjunsrk007:
did you solve this problem...

I searched every where there was no solution for that
[X2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebiggboss180:
maybe the es just have lebrries not supported by our phone...any way u dont need this app..u have tons of alternatevs like mixplorer.

root explorer
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Redsandro:
Whenever I opt to always open something with the Chrome browser, it is not remembered.

When you choose to "always" use Chrome, you'll get a dialog with information on how to reset that option later. But the option doesn't stick, and you'll get the same question again and again.

These days I often choose to use Chrome "once only" because this way at least I won't get the information dialog after, so it's less touches to open Chrome this way.

How do I make this stick? Why doesn't it stick after two firmware updates already?

Can I force this somehow? I have root.

PS - Same problem on the Galaxy Note 10.1. No answers.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
It's a KitKat bug. I've got the same issue with Tapatalk on my Note 3, and Officesuite on my NotePro.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cgardner2020:
Not a kit Kat bug, it's a touchjizz bug to hassle you into using the stock browser with Samsung's spyware.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayinc11:
Got a stock GT-N7100 off a friend, kid was playing games on it and it rebooted, got stuck on GNII splash screen. Booted into recovery mode, reset data and wiped cache. Rebooted and this time it made it to second Sammy screen. So I decided to follow instructions I saw on a thread here basically this "Go to download mode and flashed CWM first. After flashing CWM wipe dalvik, cache partition & then data reset. U will loose downloaded apps or sms & call logs. Later flash a new firmware thru pc odin & the phone will start perfectly. Give a try. Hope it works for u. Its a risk but give a try. "

Did the first part, phone restarted and went to desktop. as follows which I have no idea what to make of (I am very familiar with an Note 1 i717)

So I thought I will turn off phone and restart to recovery mode so that if it got rooted then I can flash SuperSU. But it was still stock recovery. Restarted and now it stopped at the first SGNII splash screen. I repeated the process but same result. I d/l latest Odin and philz recovery, odin was stuck at RESET! I let it sit and after a couple of minutes it said pass! I disconnected phone, removed battery and attempted to boot into recovery but it was still stock. When I attempt to restart it stops at SGNII splash or sometime it would go past that to the second flashing Samsung splash screen and just stop there. I don't know what stock ROM it has (EDIT - just confirmed it has 4.4.2) Now I am at the end of my wits and need help guys.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayinc11:
Decided to KIES restore the phone. It's been at 3% progress overnight and not progressing. I don't know if by disconnecting it now that will make it worse, possibly brick. What should I do?

UPDATE:

Disconnected, got the error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue, Please select recovery mode in kies and try again." A jig got the DL mode on again. KIES went smooth this time. Phone attempted a restart but got stuck at the first splash "SGNote II" screen.

Attempted to enter recovery mode but it won't budge.

Guys I really need help with this thing.
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] Dishagra:
I recently reverted back to miui recovery from twrp but the mistake i made was that i also removed rom while doind it and now i am stuck mith nothing but just mi recovery installed on my phone. I intent to flash back miui into my phone and so i need some help, please.
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] RajGopi:
Try sideloading via ADB
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] Dishagra:
well can you help me do that , i'm not a pro at these things.
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] RajGopi:
Download n install ADB n fastboot drivers on your windows PC

After installing restart pc once n follow below procedure

Download .img file of TWRP recovery

Flash it in fastboot mode

Place the .img file in C:\users:\xxxx folder

Power off redmi n start it in fastboot mode

Press power+volume down button simultaneously n leave buttons when you see Mi logo

Connect to PC

Now open command prompt n run this following command

fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img

Now pull out the battery n start in recovery mode

Power+volume up simultaneously till you see Mi logo n release buttons

If it is TWRP then you are good to go

Place the rom in users folder

Goto advanced section in TWRP n there you will find option to ADB

Select it n connect phone to PC

Open command prompt n run this command

adb sideload <filename>.zip

It takes a while n if that succeeds then you will be fine

Press thanks if helped

---------- Post added at 07:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:35 PM ----------

Download n install ADB n fastboot drivers on your windows PC

After installing restart pc once n follow below procedure

Download .img file of TWRP recovery

Flash it in fastboot mode

Place the .img file in C:\users:\xxxx folder

Power off redmi n start it in fastboot mode

Press power+volume down button simultaneously n leave buttons when you see Mi logo

Connect to PC

Now open command prompt n run this following command

fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img

Now pull out the battery n start in recovery mode

Power+volume up simultaneously till you see Mi logo n release buttons

If it is TWRP then you are good to go

Place the rom in users folder

Goto advanced section in TWRP n there you will find option to ADB

Select it n connect phone to PC

Open command prompt n run this command

adb sideload <filename>.zip

File name is name of rom

It takes a while n if that succeeds then you will be fine

Press thanks if helped
[Android Software Development] wifiuk:
Is there a way i can lock or pin protect The Security section on android

Specifically the phone administrators section?

I dont want to whole settings locked as users need to add home wifi etc onto the phones....

Need to stop people taking admin rights away from software we have installed on company phones E.G tracking ...﻿﻿
[XDA Assist] hahahuman:
Bootloop on your Samsung galaxy devices ? Here is the best way to fix it

The devices bootloop/Not turning on because the power button in the mainboard had broken

You can fix it by phone shop , if you want to fix it yourself (and you are a professional)

It is hard to replace the INNER ON OFF POWER SWITCH , can brick your phone's mainboard:eek::eek:

I fix it myself :p:D . After fixed , your phone data won't be effected

Hope this can help you , Sorry for my bad english:rolleyes::rolleyes:
[XDA Assist] :
Hi,

Since this information isn't specific to one device, you need to post this info here,

> Android Development and Hacking > Android General

Thanks!