yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Amazon Fire Phone] Benzal:
How did you raise your complaint, what avenue ? Would like to submit one also....
[Amazon Fire Phone] ar3na:
I searched for the email address of the CEO. HAHA

Can provide it by pm if needed

The CEO team then said they would investigate
[Amazon Fire Phone] Benzal:
Yes please PM the details :)

Would simply like to pay my £15 and put whatever sim I like in the phone...
[Amazon Fire Phone] nixunited:
Please let us know if your complain work and you get an unlock code thanks
[Amazon Fire Phone] nixunited:
successful unlock

Hi guys i have successfully unlocked my fire phone using the website above i received my code today and i used ee sim card
[Amazon Fire Phone] Jamal_013:
and I have received a refund just a few hour ago with such a note: Hi, sorry but we were unable to get your code at the moment. It may be worth trying again in a couple of weeks. A refund is issued as promised.

I have tryed to contact o2 but they sayed that if the phone was purchased of amazon that I nee to speak to them. So I did, and nice lady from Amazon customer care told me that they have no permition to unlock any of the Amazon Fire Phones and I need to speak to o2.
[Amazon Fire Phone] nixunited:
They told me they had few successful attempt and some failed attempt lucky i was one of the successful ones its worth trying again in few weeks
[Amazon Fire Phone] NeronLux:
Same here trying o2 now again.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Rusty2k:
The problem with that argument is that O2 didn't supply the phone and therefore there is no contract with O2, and therefore they cannot be compelled to do anything.

Also, Amazon state clearly that for sales of the Fire Phone in the UK it is "Locked and for use exclusively with O2" so you can't claim contract interference or unfair practices by O2, because it was clearly sold as being for use exclusively with O2.
[Amazon Fire Phone] jerico9:
Still try on the o2 website it goes to back.office in India and they normally don't check just get it done and on to the next.
[Amazon Fire Phone] donnadoop1:
I've gave up!

Well after getting loads of lies from o2, telling me I should be getting 4g etc, and only Amazon can unlock the phone... and phoning Trading Standards (I get no signal at all, not even 2g) - 4 hours of it all today :( Ive given up, and Amazon are happy to take the phone back for a full refund. I'll be so glad to see the back of it. TS said I should begin the 8 weeks formal complaint procedure, and then it would be picked up by the ombudsman and looked into. Yes, I could do that, but it's really not worth the effort and stress. Ill just make sure I tell everyone I meet how rubbish o2 are, service and customer service lol. Good luck guys, it would be nice to read of some success :)
[Amazon Fire Phone] regsvr32:
I've found a provider that claims to offer an unlock in 1 to 10 working days for £22

I'm giving it a whirl, if it works I'll post the link here..

I found two sites that claim they can do it, but the other one was double the price so it's a no go!!

(backstory of my unlocking "experience" so far)

I tried Amazon (Mayday Support), who told me to speak to O2

O2 after 10 mins on hold then told me to speak to Amazon,

Amazon then told me it wasnt possible as i'd signed up for a new mobile contract, which was completely wrong.

After half an hour of arguing with Amazon they put me through to o2 who said they would unlock for £15

I got them to agree to unlock for free as i was on contract, they put this through, then the day after i got an email

"dear o2 customer" in broken english informing me that they were unable to unlock as i hadnt brought the phone from them.

So annoying, they couldnt organize a p**s up in a brewery!
[Amazon Fire Phone] regsvr32:
no joy

They've replied finally (doctorsim.com)

We are sorry to inform you that currently there is no unlocking code available for your cell phone in the database.

This happens in cases when the device is very recent or has not been registered yet in the unlocking database. We recommend you to request the code in another two weeks as the databases are constantly updated, and we probably can get the code by then.

so they've issued a refund, i paid via paypal so i wasnt worried about losing my money.

If anyone finds a working solution for O2 UK i'm all ears! :(
[Amazon Fire Phone] donnadoop1:
Aww thats a shame :( Thanks for updating though, I've been hanging onto mine to find out how it went with yours. Mine's will be boxed up and sent back to Amazon tomorrow. If anyone else is thinking of returning theirs, Amazon customer service have been fab with me, and even though I've used it on wi-fi (and explained that) they have offered me a full refund. The actual words were - if you're not happy using it on o2, you can send it back for a full refund no problem'. I didn't expect that good a service! I'm going to stick with my old moto G on talk mobile - for now :)
[Amazon Fire Phone] grambos:
Solution

I tried a couple things and was finally able to unlock.

I got an O2 pay as you go sim card and submitted a request on the O2 site for free unlocking (even though supposedly you should have it for a year first - I can't post links because I am new, but just search Google for O2 Unlock phone and then find the form on their website). After not hearing back for 4-5 days I decided to track down a friend with O2 to act like he bought the phone second hand and was using it as his own now and wanted to get it unlocked (using the same form). A few days later I got an email with an unlock code, and a few days after that I got another. I don't know if both worked, but one way or another I was able to get the unlock code and am now happily using giffgaff. Good luck!
[Amazon Fire Phone] friendsip:
3.6.8. for UK Unlocked Fire?

Great, thank you for sharing this. I'm pursuing that now with a friend on O2. I just wanted to ask - now that it's unlocked, can you advance beyond OS 3.6.6? i.e. does it allow you to load the same OS as unlocked US versions of the phone - 3.6.8?

3.6.8 isn't available as a separate dl as far as I'm aware so I guess you would only know if it allowed you to upgrade OTA. Any joy with this?
[Amazon Fire Phone] Bradshort:
Giffgaff would have worked anyway I would have thought as it is a VNO using O2 networks. Have you tried another network's SIM?
[Amazon Fire Phone] grambos:
Yes, I've also tried EE and it works. And Giffgaff wasn't working before, even though it does use the O2 network.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Sergiales:
I have giff gaff and everything is fine. Good to know that are some ways to unlock it though
[Amazon Fire Phone] Bradshort:
Great news. Did your friend put his son in your phone to get it unlocked or just fill out the form with his details
[Amazon Fire Phone] grambos:
He just filled out the form - never switched sims. Easy ;)
[Amazon Fire Phone] Bradshort:
His email and details or yours ? His phone number or yours?

Sorry, but the details matter as you are one of the only people to manage to get it unlocked as far as i can tell. :fingers-crossed: :fingers-crossed:
[Amazon Fire Phone] Bradshort:
bump :)
[Amazon Fire Phone] lu1gj3s:
I've requested an unlock twice through the O2 UK form, but got an email back saying it didn't work on both occasions. I'm on pay monthly and should be entitled to a free unlock.

Today I've contacted them through live chat and the guy assured me that he personally put through the request and should all be ok. I'll just wait and see.
[Amazon Fire Phone] Bradshort:
Is your SIM in the Firephone>?
[Amazon Fire Phone] lu1gj3s:
Yeah it is. Don't need it unlocked just yet but handy to have it unlocked for when I need it to be :)

The difference when contacting them seemed to be the model number. On the My O2 page, the phone is listed as Lab126 SD4930UR, when I mentioned that they suddenly did think it could be unlocked (they were being a pain in the backside before I mentioned that, I really had to persist because they were going to fob me off again). So perhaps that's what the issue is, if that's the model number on their systems for unlocking the device rather than "Amazon Fire Phone"...
[Amazon Fire Phone] lu1gj3s:
Never mind. Got another email saying it can't be unlocked....
[Amazon Fire Phone] Bradshort:
yeh i got told they could not unlock it even though I have an existing business contract. They advised me to contact Amazon, which I did. Amazon say they are aware of the issue but have no solution at the moment, and to send the handset back for a refund . . .
[Amazon Fire Phone] BringTheLevel:
Did you put the sim in the phone or did you just use the details on the package itself. Also can you please post the details you used like tariff and stuff.
[Amazon Fire Phone] kieranc88:
Hey guys I have successfully received an unlock code direct from amazon uk for the o2 locked fire phone. You will not get one direct from amazon if you originally bought it on a contract from o2 but if that's not the case then get on the phone to amazon and ask.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuvnuc:
Hi

I'm running an international unlocked M8. just got it from the service repair center for a battery-related repair. Immediately upgraded it to OTA Lollipop. The microphone isn't working. Google Now & Phone calls just pick up static. Speaker phone works fine. Tried cleaning the grill to no avail. Tried factory reset. Nothing.

Do you think this is related to Lollipop? Can I count on an update to follow to solve this? Because I would really hate to send it back to the service center.

Thanks :fingers-crossed:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Koukosftw:
I would recommend you to try install the previous version you got and if the problem still exists then sorry mate but you have to send it back.

I know it sucks! :/
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuvnuc:
I guess there's no way to avoid it. Phone's going back not even one day after I got it back :eek: I was hoping it was a widespread software issue that would get a speedy patch but seems like it's not. Thanks for the reply.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
I'd not only send it back, but I would also let them know that you are angry about it. They obviously sent you something that was sent in to them and refurbished. Tell them you want a NEW phone.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nuvnuc:
And yes they did send me the same phone I sent to be repaired. It even has the decal I put on the back. And you can see a small indentation from where they opened it up, and the screen is veeeeeery slightly wobbly when I touch it in a corner.

They told me they don't do replacements unless it is wholly beyond repair. Usually the carrier does that but I got this off contract. Though I have heard informally after the third repair they will just send a new one.

I really admire you for your strength . And I would love for this to be a tale of righteous customer overcoming the evil customer support. In my experience the person behind the desk just doesn't care and will only take it out on you if you disrespect him. Whereas being cordial seems to garner astonishment "wow he actually treats me like I am human". I've tried being angry and I've tried being kind.

Thank you very much for your reply.
[Android General] CheesyNutz:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/29/7946189/microsoft-investing-in-cyanogen
[Android General] arjun90:
Great, so Microsoft hires Cyanogen to bring their Windows Phone 8.1 OS to the 21st Century before the Official Launch of Windows 10 for all devices, I see the irony.
[Android General] Bruce lee roy:
Smart move for both parties... the enemy of my enemy, is my friend.
[Android General] CheesyNutz:
I'm not sure what to think honestly and I'm not sure what cm's ceo is trying to do
[Android General] btort1:
Microsoft should just let us install Android apk's in their windows phones :D
[Android General] Bruce lee roy:
This is what he's up to

http://www.osnews.com/story/28248/CyanogenMod_CEO_wants_to_take_Android_away_from_Google_

Basically he's on a mission to make google's role in Android obsolete. His claim is that Google isn't truly open source due to severe lock down of GAPPS. His vision is to bring ture open source by providing viable open source GAPPS replacement. A quick search will reveal that he has basically declared war in Google... the guy has ballz

Ps there are better articles out there but I'm kinda pressed for time...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexandru09021999:
What is needed for simple applications , a photo editor , with effects ! :)
[Samsung Gear VR] :
I currently own the note 4 and gear vr but my provider is getting the note edge and I want it but I know that it won't work with the vr headset. My friend would buy the vr headset for $200 or should I hold off and get the galaxy s6 edge which will be rumoured to work with the gear vr?
[Samsung Gear VR] Toss3:
Wouldn't trust any rumours, and I would definitely get the Note 4 with the Snapdragon version if you want a trouble free experience with the Gear VR. Doubt the edge version is going to work.
[HTC Desire 610] torchwolfery:
Hi all, so it seems our device isnt getting much support or anything so I've decided to take the plunge try to learn something about porting and see if i can port something to our device... for me its not such a risk as the phone was basically a gift so if it gets bricked ill be sad but not end of the world sad...

so first off i have a few questions

1 the code name all the phones seem to have dev codenames... and of course i notices in the jmz kernal we are downloading the a3ul kernal. so is this the actual name for our phone.. i ask because there are some stock roms and i thought i could maybe make these the base to start from...

2 can you give me some ideas of comparable phones i checked the htc mini one and two while close they both have different cams so i would like suggestions as to other devices so i can try downloading roms and taking them apart to see what i can find out...

3 to any devs, could you recommend some good sites to give me basics in either A)-porting a rom for us, B)-compiling a rom from some source or lastly and really hope leastly the idea of developing something myself somehow...

thanks
[HTC Desire 610] W1LD3G30RG3:
Im no developer, but I have recently been looking into this myself and the XDA University seems to hold some fairly thorough guides, I have just not had the time to start anything yet
[HTC Desire 610] torchwolfery:
preaching to the choir bud... i got 2 kids i teach full time and one more baby on the way time is one thing in limited supply.. but i really love this little device so it would be a shame if it went un-developed...
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[Android Apps and Games] HunainPak:
[Apps] Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) Now Available for Android

Hey guys, if you've been waiting for Microsoft Office on Android, its here! Now you can download Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook directly from the Play Store.

Don't expect full functionality though. Basic editing is available but premium features require Office 365 Subscription. You can read the full story mod edit
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goodboy.19841010:
Hi guys

I received Lollipop yesterday via OTA and power saving mode is disappointing me. In kitkat I used to put my phone always in power saving mode and it resulted in great battery life. The point was that though my M8 was in power saving mode, it could received messageg from viber,whatsapp while screen was off

Now in lollipop when I put my m8 in power saving mode, it can not receive messages (viber,whatsapp,...) and every body thinks I am offline.

It is really disappointing. I want power saving to be like kitkat times. any suggestion?

I want to hear from you guys
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
Are you using extreme power saving mode? That shuts off your data.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BenG7:
Hi

exactly the same behaviour on my SM-N910F (note 4)

really wondering if I'm not going back to kit kat (android updates going the same direction as the windows updates?!)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goodboy.19841010:
Hi,

I found the answer. The trick is that to go to power saver in sense 6 and untick the check box related to the "Data connection".

Thank you every body
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 General] kendonsh:
OK, so I have to use my fingerprint to unlock my phone. For me this gets annoying when I am in my car or extremely busy working and my screen times out. this wouldn't be so much of a problem if the note 4 had lollipop but we dont at the moment.

I solved this using the following:

Root

Xposed

and a module called NO LOCK HOME

You can set it to any bluetooth or wi-fi connection, or to a specific one. I set mine to my car but changed it to any bluetooth because of my moto 360 and hands free are the only other devices that connect over bluetooth. Plus if you go out of range it auto locks or when the the screen is off depending on your settings.

you can download NO LOCK HOME straight from xposed installer
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 General] DarkManX4lf:
You can do this via Tasker as well.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 General] kendonsh:
i dont like like having tasker always running
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] benyamin22:
in upgrading wizard going to stop and my phone is stoped on qtek screen on boot after any hard or soft reset please help me what can i do?
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] NetrunnerAT:
Read Wiki!

I think you have Upgrade with a wrong Firmware Loader. What have he does? IPL/SPL Upgrade? Radio ROM? OS?

Normal ... you Flash the original QTek ROM back and it works.
[Android Apps and Games] dsvox:
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[Android Apps and Games] Khoga:
Looks great. Gotta try it out :). Graphics are awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] dsvox:
Thanks, we tried our best! By the way, have a look for further updates with new levels added :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] StoryNative:
Great professional design, loving the logo, haven't tried it out yet but looks great.
[Android Apps and Games] Rango777:
Very good puzzle. 5 stars! It would be good some effects like explosions. Good luck!
[Android Apps and Games] dsvox:
Thanks for the comments :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] deemgo:
Thank you for the game - graphics and gameplay are cool!

BTW, do you plan any hint system in further updates?
[Android Apps and Games] happaro:
Simple&nice - it's what i like, thx
[Android Apps and Games] timeflask:
Awesome game, i'm fun of laser puzzles and Funky Lights gets my vote.

No plans on developing/upgrading to Khet ?
[Android Apps and Games] dsvox:
We're now thinking of how hints should look like and plan to incorporate them in further updates. We'd avoid just showing off immediate solutions as it will kill the intrigue - although we feel that a hint system is a must in future versions.

We like Khet concept but it is multiplayer which is totally different from what we have now. So, we'll think about it but won't promise anything on that...

Thanks, we appreciate your feedback!
[Android Apps and Games] taptouchart:
I'll download it and give it a shot today, will let you know what I think

---------- Post added at 02:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:35 PM ----------

Ok, I tried it out, when I clicked on the help button I couldn't go back unless I closed the app, my phone doesn't have a return button.

A few suggestions:

- Incorporate more animation, make it flashy and colourful like Candy Crush, people love that

- more sound effects, play a sound when a puzzle is completed successfully

- the grey background seems sleek but for a game I would make it more colourful.

Those are my 2 cents but overall a good idea.
[Android Apps and Games] dsvox:
Thanks for the comments :cowboy:

Please note that we've just issued a minor update available here and in Google Play. The update contains minor UI improvements as well as new in-app options to remove ads or unlock all levels
[Android Apps and Games] taptouchart:
Okay, thats cool, I'll try it later.

By the way how did you manage to get 1000 downloads?
[Android Apps and Games] dsvox:
Well, we wish we had 1 million downloads :)

Actually, a thousand downloads gained for one week is just a combination of two factors: good score (4.7 of 5 in Google Play) which represents several subfactors inthere, and some marketing.

Good score's subfactors are the following: easy gameplay + good design + no serious bugs. We spent days discussing lots of design options from menu or laser pictures to pop-up windows, we did it days and nights. We also tried to make the gameplay easier and design more minimalistic as much as possible - to get people easier understand of what is required to pass the level in a game. I think we succeeded in all mentioned above - I see it through the feedback and Google Play scores. We probably still lack some introductory video, though.

The marketing process could be better - still we excuse ourselves as are doing that for the first time. We avoided paid promotion and thought that self promotion would generate 5+ thousands of downloads. Now it looks like a dream - most websites reasonably limit self-promotions, so we only had a good download flow from d3.ru (Russian version of reddit.com) and from alternative Chinese markets (now Chinese users are 25% of overall downloads).

Chinese market is a separate story. We failed to register in Chinese markets ourselves - we missed Chinese local phone number. Still, several days later we were surprised to see the app in several Chinese markets being presented and translated - probably our app leaked there through other alternative markets like Slide.Me or some others where we placed the apk as well.

So, our conclusion (obviously biased as is basing on one game only) is that if you don't invest any money or your social network (limited in our case) in marketing then your app will get several thousand downloads only. The chance of your app being noticed by a well-known blogger or developer who will recommend it to other is quite small (still non-zero one) - and our expectations on that evaporate every day, to be honest. Other things (like a good score or no bugs) may just ensure you one-two thousand downloads, but you are likely to miss the success story of other last-year minimalistic puzzles like 2048 or Game About Squares - despite the game itself could be very good (like ours ^).