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[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sofakng:
Can anybody give me any last-minute advice before I sell my iPhone 6 Plus for a Galaxy Note 4?

I'm not looking for any iOS vs Android arguments, but after switching between iOS and Android, I seem to prefer Android much more.

However, I want an Android phone with a top-notch camera and it seems like the Note 4 has the best (?) camera available. I have two little kids and often don't take my camera with me, so I want a phone with a very good camera and excellent video capability as well. (I probably take slightly more videos than I do pictures)

I also want something at least 5" or larger. I'm mostly used to the "large" iPhone 6 Plus size, so I don't think the Note 4 will be a problem.

My top phones I'm deciding between are: Note 4, OnePlus One, LG G3, Sony Xperia Z3, Galaxy S5, Moto X.

Price isn't a concern because I'll be selling my iPhone 6 Plus to recoup the costs.

EDIT: I am a little concerned about the higher resolution on the Note 4 slowing down some light gaming, or having scaling issues with games, etc...
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tee00max:
I actually just switched from a 6 Plus to a Note 4 in the past two weeks and I havent really regretted doing so. I have also owned the OPO, G3, and S5 and to my liking the Note 4 overpowers all. Note 4 takes wonderful pictures as you already with OIS as well as great videos. Since I have had the device I haven't snapped a lot of videos but I know there wouldn't be an issue in that category when it comes down to it.

As for slowing down when you are gaming, idk much about that since I do zero gaming on my device. You going from the 6 Plus to the Note 4 will be a breeze since the Note 4 is easier to hold in hands, despite people saying that the edges are sharp on the Note but that doesnt affect me since I run a case on my Note 4.

If you are taking lots of videos and pictures then having that external memory is a plus already. I am running an 128GB sd card in my device which I know is overkill but its there if I need it. I can also store a few 4k videos up there if I really wanted to. I don't think you will be dissapointed with the switch to the Note 4. Yeah it was a stretch coming from how smooth iOS is and then going back to bloaty Touchwiz but TW has been optimized a little more and with a few tweaks it can be very smooth, I say hit some comparison videos up on YouTube and then make the decision.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sofakng:
Thanks so much for the information!

I'm still doing research, and is it true that the AT&T version has it's bootloader unlocked, but the T-Mobile is unlocked?

I'd like to stay with AT&T, so would there be a problem purchasing the T-Mobile version and activating it on AT&T?

Unfortunately one of the applications I use (ARUnchained) requires root access so I do want an Android phone that can be rooted...
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CandyAndy:
I am also on the edge of buying note 4. I am actually using z3 right now and the reason I would be switching is the camera. It is not so good as it looks on the paper and the only reason why I would be changing.

Everything else I like a lot and I actually don't like Samsung as a brand and almost hate touchwiz so the change is not easy..
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Markpuge:
Yes! Just go for the note 4 mate that is a top notch android phone.. With a good built quality, camera are also good specially on outdoors but comparing in low light shot iphone camera is still on the top. Battery are great now with fast charging and ultrapower saving mode.. A lot of features and customization (cuz android) also the spen!

And those beautifully 2k display man you can never go wrong :D

Sent from my SM-N910C
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tee00max:
Yeah the AT&T version right not cant be rooted but I have been following a few threads where people are working on it now but there is not ETA as to where the AT&T version will be rooted, I am also desperately needing root. I think there is also a thread where people are using AT&T service on a T-Mobile phone but there are some disadvantages I think, There should be a thread in the AT&T Note 4 section with all those concerns. But the T-Mobile version can be rooted. If you want a rooted phone and also great quality all around, I would say my next option would be the G3. Very easy to root and also has a great camera. I just couldn't get with LG interface over Android.

Yeah Touchwiz is what it is at this point. I also hate it with a passion but like I said with a few tweaks and I run Nova Launcher, it can be very smooth and right now I have no complaints. I cant speak of the Sony Z series as that is one series I have not yet played with or owned yet.

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You are correct my friend, Even though in the beginning I was leery to switch away from the 6 Plus that was a great phone for me, The Note 4 just has too many features to pass up!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ausboy 2011:
Gaming is good for me using my exynos variant :)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cotw:
I switched to the Note 4 (Exynos) coming from an OPO. I wouldn't recommend the OPO since it has serious QA issues. My unit had this awful touchscreen issue which rendered the screen unusable when it got too hot. And it's a PITA to RMA it AFAIK.

I'm really liking the Note 4 a lot. Coming from stock or close to stock Android (I owned a Nexus 4 and 5 before the OPO), TouchWiz doesn't feel nearly as bloated as before. Everything is smooth and performance in games is top notch.

It feels great in the hand, the S Pen is quite handy, the screen is absolutely fantastic, the camera is great... My only complaint would be the rear facing speaker.

Samsung really won me over with the Note 4. Glad I picked this one up instead of the Nexus 6.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KarimSalloum:
Simply put it's just the best device on the market right now. Nothing comes close to it. Go for it, you won't regret it like you did the iPhone ;)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dookie foo:
after deciding that the note series is the best phablet, you still have to choose between

Exynos Note4, Snapdragon Note4 or Note Edge

after using exynos note4 for sometime, I am considering switching to note edge for the cool curved screen. The feeling of curved glass on thumb is amazing.

I would suggest a in store hands on with the Note Edge first, than go read the exynos vs snapdragon thread on the note 4 if you dont like the Edge.

good luck
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Commandermadi:
I bought The note 4 after long times of researching and I absloutely love it. I own The 6 plus as Well but I like The Note 4 more. I like carrying both operating systems in my pocket. I use the Note for work and taking pics and use 6 plus For chatting and connecting with friends :)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flyer.michael:
If you want to use the Gear VR - only Snapdragon runs smooth because of the better GPU
[Xperia Z3 General] ripnetuk:
Loving my new Z3 - miles better than my previous (dead) note 3. Battery life is beyond amazing, and waterproof is a defo plus. Performance kicks note 3 ass (samsung bloatware).

However, mine had suicidal tendencies - the back is soooo smooth that it slides off surfaces and makes a jump for it... so far it hasn't damaged it, but its scary.

Ive found an old screen protector, cut down to a few cm square and stuck on the back settles it down.

Might help someone and prevent a tragedy

George
[Xperia Z3 General] se1000:
The glass is so smooth and flat that I've noticed it creates an "air hockey" like effect as well. The phone likes to creep across seemingly flat even surfaces. With that said, I highly recommend front and back tempered glass screen protectors, if not anything else, not having to worry if you're going to scratch the screen if you slide it across something or have your keys next to the phone. I've also noticed as the glass screen protectors develop minor scratches, it tends to help with the phone creeping across surfaces as well.
[Xperia Z3 General] AM Radio:
might be a bit impractical for some/most, but i almost always place the phone on some kind of fabric (protective pouch) while on my desk or when i'm out.
[Xperia Z3 General] Stixxbixby:
^ Me too

Sent from my Xperia Z3
[Xperia Z3 General] abhinav.tella:
I have been pretty careless about that, more careful now. Fortunately no one ever called when it was on the edge of tables:D.
[Xperia Z3 General] Gaúcho comedor:
Always, but I go another step forward and do that with a case on. My cases usually look like new after months of use. I never set my phone on anything that's not covered with cloth or something soft enough. I'm paranoid like that.
[Xperia Z3 General] realfelix:
Same here lmao :D:D
[Xperia Z3 General] ripnetuk:
Ive always used a bumper case up until now, but it would interfere with the brilliant magsafe charging connector / dock, which i totally love.

Also my so keeps her phones unprotected rattling in her bag and pays basically no attention to keeping them nice / protected and they seem to survive fine, so i think phones are better these days (when they dont leap off tables)

g
[G3 General] bootx1:
Couldn't find this so thought I'd post for others as it could be of use.

I wanted to download over 3G/4G as have unlimited connection, but restricted to 20mb.

Do the following...

3845#*855# > WCDMA-Only > DM/FOTA Test > DMClient Test > Settings flex > Wi-Fi limited package size
[G3 General] ItsJacobee:
Just a heads up to anyone who reads this: Change "855" to your model number. This is how you enter the G3's secret menu, but it will only work if you enter your individual model number. For instance, I have the D851 (T-Mobile), so I would place 851 instead of 855.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] countdownbegins321:
I used CM 9 ICS as Base ROM to port Lolipop on my LG Optimus L3. I replaced all the files as per the porting guide also made changes in build.prop and updater script. The ROM installed successfuly but does not boot. help me out please...
[XDA Assist] l.bahounek:
Greetings experts

I tried to flash ROM into my Lenovo IdeaTab A8-50 (A5500-F) using FLASHIFY.

Tablet since not turn on.

Continue only constant reboots.

I'll get through POWER + VolumeUp in BOOT menu

If you select RECOVERY MODE will only restarts

Same with the election NORMAL BOOT

The only thing that seems functionally option is Fastboot Mode

I downloaded the ROM

a5500f_a442_000_013_140526_row.rar

from the Russians that should belong to my tablet, and I tried to install the program SPFlashTool,

But I do not know how to do this, if I can not turn on the tablet.

Drivers for USB I have installed (win7-64b, ADB Driver Installer.exe)

Thank you for any help.

Google translator you apologizes for using poor English, I hope that everything is clear.
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Hi,

It sounds like a stuck power button to me. You may need a service center to fix it, or yourself. But trying to flash anything is extremely risky... If it reboots in the middle, your device could be ruined.

You can ask for other opinions here if you wish,

> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Good luck!
[XDA Assist] l.bahounek:
Thank you, I thought rather do FLASH off or in Fastboot Mode?
[HTC Tornado] redshark:
Hello! i have a vodafone v1240 (qtek 8310) and i tried to update its rom and got stuck at 73% for hours. finally i unplugged it from pc and when i reset the phone it shows me just a white screen and i can't shut it down i must take the battery off. it doesnt want to connect with the pc again, in activesync wont recognise it. can u help me pls to get my phone back to life?
[HTC Tornado] tejasphatak:
i suppose you have new a paper weight now :( .

cant guarantee but some people have recoverd the phone from this state.

what rom did u try to flash?

Ill suggest you try getting in to the bootloader (Plug the usb ,press and hold volume down and the press the camera button). If you see a 3 color band. Then way to go. Just flash the latest vodaphone V1240 rom
[HTC Tornado] redshark:
it doesnt want to work that way, it's not responding to this key combination. i tried to update with the latest update rom from vodafone vf-uk_v1240_aku2_v254832_ship.exe and got stuck. someone told me because it was slipped off and can be some hardware failure(i just got it repaired, the display was broken and had to be replaced) but it was working just fine after that, the win mobile 2003 second edition was good just that I want to update to the latest version from vodafone.do you have some other method of ressurection ??
[HTC Tornado] redshark:
I just read somewhere that from this state cannot be recovered (white screen of death) and my bootloader is crashed. :(

do you have knowledge if I can repair it by replacing the rom memory phone with a new one ?? (of course, at an authorised qtek service)
[HTC Tornado] tejasphatak:
is your phone still under warranty??

may i know where do you stay/which country???

allow me sometime to check what part of the rom is flashed first.:confused:

That's because as you said your flash was stuck @ 73%.

if the bootloader is flashed first then it might be recoverable(can't guarantee though!), if its flashed at the end then you might want to get it repaired from a authorised repair center :(, trust me it will be costly as buying a new phone!
[HTC Tornado] redshark:
my phone has no warranty. i'm from romania but the phone was bought in italy. so can u tell me if the bootloader is still good? and how can i get in?
[HTC Tornado] bcsaba:
Are you sure its a Tornado, i did not know that any Tornado shipped with WM2003SE.
[HTC Tornado] ericjm:
yeah maybe he had loaded the inappropriate rom.
[HTC Tornado] redshark:
it's a vodafone v1240 (qtek 8310) ...the update was an official rom from vodafone exactly for this model. yes it had win mobile smartphone 2003 se
[HTC Tornado] redshark:
I sent the phone to a very good service and it cannot be re-softed. I think the rom memory on the phone's board must be replaced.

so... I'm looking for somebody who has a damaged QTEK 8310 (VODAFONE V1240) or a rom memory chip for this model

I will pay for it because I want to repair my phone!
[HTC Tornado] bluehanson:
Hi guy, it's nothing to do with the rom memory. The phone you got is not a real Tornado, but you tried to update it by loading a Tornado ROM, it's a dangerous action, it may damage the IPL and SPL!
[HTC Tornado] ericjm:
yeah i insist. maybe he's just confused or what. his device is not a Tornado. it runs on wm2003se os.
[HTC Tornado] redshark:
ok let's get all clear here. it's a vodafone v1240 (search on google to find out more) and it is similar to qtek 8310. I tried to update with an official rom for V1240 its not an innapropiate rom or a modified one. Still looking for someone who has a broken VODAFONE V1240
[HTC Tornado] bluehanson:
It's very clear, you loaded an inappropriate rom, because your phone is not a real Vodafone v1240. A real Vodafone v1240 shipped with Windows Mobile 5.0, TI OMAP 850 CPU and Wi-Fi block, but your phone shipped with Windows Mobile 2003 SE, TI OMAP 750 CPU and without Wi-Fi. I give you some more information about Vodafone v1240, it's made by HTC, which is a mobile device ODM. The same device sold in defferent areas got defferent names.

Vodafone v1240 = Qtek 8310 = imate sp5 = Dopod 577W

As I know, Dopod 577W got a brother Dopod 577, which have the same specifications as your phone got. Dopod 577 or your phone can not load official rom for Dopod 577W or Vodafone v1240, because they got defferent board and CPU.
[HTC Tornado] ericjm:
i think it falls in cases like in t-mobile sda(wm5 usa version). they also have t-mobile sda II(wm5 europe version) and t-mobile sda II(wm2003se usa version). they almost have the same appearance and form factor but different os. so if your unsure of what kind of device you have, check its system info carefully. but in your case i think you got the inappropriate ROM. unless you show us bits of system info of your device.

cheers
[HTC Tornado] redshark:
u know u got me all confused. so bluehanson u're trying to tell me that i have a Dopod 577 with Vodafone label on it, who looks just like V1240?

the model is this:

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=471

but it had on it Win Mobile 2003 SE cause I checked before the crash occured.

the rom i was trying to update is vf-uk_v1240_aku2_v254832_ship.exe
[HTC Tornado] ericjm:
based on your link, it is indeed a wm5 tornado smartphone. the rom you loaded is not intended for your device. :confused:
[HTC Tornado] dm251z:
Maybe when the screen was "repaired" (as described in an earlier post), the shop just put in the guts for a 2003se edition phone? Perhaps worth checking with them?
[HTC Tornado] redshark:
ericjm so what's the real V1240 model designed for this rom? cause now i'm totally confused
[HTC Tornado] iron1:
i dont know what led you to believe it had 2003se,but all tornados are loaded with wm5... and i believe that its not the issue... i think sometime while flashing your rom your phone lost connection with your pc hence your phones curent state... cause you said it stopped at 72% or sumthing... when flashing even with the wrong rom it will go to 100% then not restart... stopping before it got all the way to 100% accidentally or intentionally could lead to a bricked phone... just my 2 cents...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RinDunois:
Hi there, I never thought I would ever need to register onto a forum like this one and have to seek help directly, but it seems I have little other choice.

Anyway, I have a Nexus 7 (2012 model), and it has been working fine and dandy ever since I got it used back in June of this year. Only problems I had up until yesterday were occasional touchscreen jitters and unresponsiveness that I managed to fix with the guidance of a Youtube video. Moving along, I started to have odd problems occur yesterday that seemed to be quite the chain reaction and avalanche of even more problems that are making me awfully suspicious and paranoid.

The device kept on booting off after leaving it for a while. Turning it back on would sometimes result in the screen freezing up, prompting me to go in there and physically disconnect the battery. An antivirus scan showed no bad files of any sort. After some Google searching about the problem, I decided to go into fastboot and wipe cache partition. All seemed to be going fine until it freezes up in the process. Ok, time to forcefully remove the battery again. This time around, right before entering recovery menu, I see something a bit different. The red warning triangle still appears over the little Android mascot, but the words "No command" no longer appear. (I would provide a link, but I have not made enough posts yet.) I tried to wipe cache partition again. No avail. Ok, screw it, let's try formatting. Same result. Booting it up normally had resulted in the dreaded infinite Google logo loop.

That being said, is there any hope of me salvaging this device? I can still go into fastboot if that's any indication of hope!
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] marko16993:
Ascend p6 has an issue where the notification dropdown is very slow but I just noticed something.

There are two bars, notifications and shortcuts. If you have an active notification the dropdown instantly uses the notifications tab and it's insanely fast, if you don't have a notification the default dropdown uses the shortcuts tab and it's slow.

Is there any way to male it use the notifications tab by default?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] tileeq:
For me that doesn't work and its usually the last one that I've opened.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] dbornack:
Do we have any options for additional functionality from long-press of buttons?

- Long press Vol +/- for track seek (doesn't work with Poweramp with the app settings set for long press volume for next/previous track)

- Long press <anything> for foreground app kill

I'm sure there are other functions people want.. but these are my main two..
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ccheww:
Use Home2 Shortcut from the Play Store to remap all the hardware buttons - double tap and long press are supported on all the hardware and capacitive buttons as far as I can tell.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] dbornack:
Only thing I can do with this app it seems is launch apps with long-press and double-tap. Not what I was looking for, but thanks anyways.
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ccheww:
If you find an app that allows me yo launch an application from a single tap of the home button (in place of launcher) please let me know.

Sent from my XT1254
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] livinitwarrior:
you can do this in accessibility, double tap, any application to open
[Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh] ccheww:
Turns out Nova does what I want

I needed to launch an app instead of the launcher with a single press of the home button.

I created a Tasker app that launches a certain Launcher app (Nova or launcher3) based on whatever context I choose (my work shift hours and @ home hours)

I set the home button to launch this and it works flawlessly - it's like having two separate phones

I think more people should try to do this. Imagine having a completely different home screen based on whatever context you want.. In the car, at work, certain times of the day, docked undocked.

Sent from my XT1254
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
its model xt 1033 running 4.4.4
[XDA Assist] Perseus:
Please Review [TFQ][ROOT]Root Method[4.3][4.4][COOPTX]UPDATE and Moto G root solution
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipul52:
hello guys bit new here, i have tried rooting my device via ODIn coz vroot dint work and couldnt understand the reason since it was in CHINESE.

for now the device is stuck at "firmware problem need to upgrade it via kies mode" thogh i have tried doing the same through kies and kies 3 but wasnt succeful.

Please help as i am in urgent need of tablet.

the model no is SM T 231
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darth:
Hi,

I will have your thread moved to your device section.

Good luck!
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orangekid:
Moved to the correct forum.

Have you tried to flash a stock ROM from Odin in Download Mode? (not kies)
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vipul52:
nope i dont where to download the STOCK and even the procedure
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orangekid:
I would DL stock KitKat with this link:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=33706

You might have to register to DL but sammobile is the only place I can find a decent DL for it.

Once it downloads unzip the file.

Download Odin 3.09 (you can find a free download everywhere).

Make sure your device is off, then hold vol dn and them power till it says to hit the button for download mode.

Once in download mode plug into your computer and if windows 7 or 8 let the drivers install fully.

If it does not find drivers then look for them manually.

Once you've got the drivers open Odin. It should be a green light on comm 1 or something like that showing a device is plugged into it.

Make sure ONLY F Reset Time and Auto Reboot are checked and nothing else.

Hit the AP button and find the tar file or md5 file you unzipped earlier.

Once it loads up hit start and hope for the best while it flashes.

Warning; read more about this before you try it. Once KitKat flashes do not try to downgrade, but read all about it.

I linked you to firmware for device SM-T231 so that had better be your device. Triple and quadruple check to make sure the file is the right one for your device...

Hope this helps. :)

Sent from my 1+bacon.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VALYYYY:
I updated my I9505 to NK4 via Odin and Wi-Fi does not turn on . I did factory reset with Philz Touch, than Clean to Install a new ROM, than flash NK4 with odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
Reflash the NK4 stock ROM via ODIN.