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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] xplode:
this rom was easy to port on blueangel, we ported the core(thanks to baniaczek), and the OS, also i made cabs for all the extra apps inside it :) and removed cingular settings from it
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cmartino:
Even though I am on AT&Ts network, I wonder if this is the reason I am having issues with PIE with this ROM. PIE works fine with WiFi but it doesn't work (stuck on 'Locating') on GPRS/EDGE/3G. All other apps work fine with both Wifi and on the mobile data network.

This is the only major issue I'm having with this ROM.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] todd_jg:
check out your connection settings in Settings > Connections > Connections.

MediaNET always goes through proxy - MyISP doesn't (on most ROMS).

Verify which connection you are using. Also, WIFI goes through the 802.11 network adapter, while GPRS obviouly does not. There is a setting under Network Adapter that tells how it connects (i.e. Work or Internet). These settings are probably your problem.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mbn:
Hey Shogun-

I know you posted this as the unofficial 'official' ROM, but is this the 'official ship' ROM? Over at Hofo, there's a thread pointing to this ROM that says because it say SHIP at the end of the file, this is it. But a few posts back in this thread you mentioned this is not likely the last iteration due to a few bugs that people have been coming across.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1148778

Thanks,
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] roameo:
PTT cab?

Any chance someone could extract the PTT cab from this ROM so 8125 users like me might try to get it working on our wizards?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] chrisacorbett:
Screen goes blank when upgrade starts

Every time I start the firmware upgrade and the 0% stays 0%, my phone turns itself off, the active sync then drops off and I get a error connecting. My bootloader version are IPL-1.01 and SPL-1.11. Any ideas? I'm using the original WWE_2_1_.15.502.3_6275_1.40.30.00_108

thanks,

Chris
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] hollmrl:
I had the same problem. It occurs because the bootloader is not automatically starting up. What I did was when the screen went blank and the Activesync connection was lost I put the 8525 manually into the bootloader mode and the install process continued. You need to do this as soon as the screen goes blank. You put the 8525 into bootloader mode by simultaneously pressing the OK button by the PTT button, the power button, and pressing the reset.

Rick
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] chrisacorbett:
Bootloader problem

Thanks Rick. That solved it.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
well at least they were nice enough to give me credit on their board for it :D

but im going to say no... there were other releases that were also labeled as ship.. but none of them were released... and i hope they dont release this one as it still has some bugs in need of attention.. i can only hope that the creators pay attention to these boards... but anyway.. im rambling, my official stance is no, this wont be the shipped one, but i could be wrong (it doesnt happen ofte, but does sometimes :D )
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] johnburn:
Agreed. Every software company releases a "final" product that has to be retracted, at least once in their lifetime. Bugs and other non-discovered issues that got through beta testing are often found. On the other hand, M$'s answer is to release a critical patch or hotfix if it is critical enough, or just ignore it (can anyone say, "VC 1.6"). ;)

From the problems reported on this site, clearly this one is not ready for prime time!

John
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] teknics:
I feel they do pay attention to us when these "releases" happen - it's just as good as BETA testing because its out in the wild.

There are definately some more bugs in the latest version, but nothing that cant be fixed.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cmartino:
I had been using isp.cingular (I have the pda connect service plan). I tried switching to MEdia Net and it worked (after a long 'locating' delay on the first web page I try after opening PIE). After a soft reboot it seems to be working with MEdia Net settings without the delay.

Still curious that everything EXCEPT pie works with isp.cingular. I guess I'll leave it on MEdia Net and hope for the best with the next ROM update, whenever it arrives.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] alexps2:
So I upgrade with the 1st option. I have a Data Connect Unlimted Plan (59.99 one) and after i upgrade i cannot connect using the apn isp.cingular. If I use the wap.cingular apn all work fine. Is this a bug or what?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] cmartino:
If you read some of my posts in this thread, you'll see I had a similar problem, though only with Pocket Internet Explorer... do any other internet enabled apps work with isp.cingular (ex: Opera)?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] LiquidHonesty:
That would explain my problem a few pages back, and the people's problems on this page up above with ISP.CINGULAR. That sucks, and can't decide if I should just live with going through the proxy (since my speeds seem to be faster) or just go back to an older version.

Anyhow know how to un-code it? Why are they forcing us to use medianet if we've paid for the better isp.cingular?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jmat:
For what it's worth, I've never had great throughput with isp.cingular; if I use wap.cingular (with no proxy servers), I get around 1000-1100kbps download rates. isp.cingular gets around 400-500kbps. I am getting a direct connection with wap.cingular -- and all of my 'weird port' stuff still works fine (such as SlingPlayer, etc).

The most recent instructions I saw on Cingular's site don't even mention isp.cingular anymore -- they're all wap.cingular... but I don't trust anything I see on there anymore. Their site sucks and a lot of the support info is very outdated (i.e. www.cingularme.com). Hopefully AT&T will fix all of that.

Some people think the better access point depends on where you are in their network (location wise). I'm in Atlanta, literally 2 miles from Cingular HQ... I'm pretty sure that's why I get such great download rates. When I was in Las Vegas, I got horrible rates on wap.cingular, and great rates on isp.cingular. Denver -- no idea, since they don't have 3G there yet (!?).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] irablumberg:
Odd problem w/ tethering

When I turn on internet sharing and tether to my PC, if the connection drops, my PC detects a "new" USB device for which it can find no driver. This condition persists even after I shut off internet sharing. In order to get the phone back into a state where the PC will recognize it, I have to poke the reset button and re-boot the phone. This is a bit annoying if you are in an area with marginal signal.

Other than that, this ROM is working well for me. As others have reported, it does feel a bit sluggish.

Ira
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] LiquidHonesty:
Well, I did usually get better speeds with the wap.cingular account on my phone, that's why I've stayed with it even though I have no more isp.cingular. I just heard isp.cingular was better, thus why they only allow access to it from the unlimited accounts. But perhaps they're planning to phase it out slowly? Since they now are hard-coding the proxy in?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] shogunmark:
with activesync 4.5 installed there are no problems.......
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] irablumberg:
Sorry, I forgot to mention, I'm using Vista. In fact, my main motivation for installing this new firmware was to get the internet sharing program since I could not get the old Cingular wireless modem program to work with Vista.

Ira
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] zsinjxaio:
I am hoping to get rid of the sound too. Did it work for you yet? If so, can you please tell me what you did?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] jnmarshall:
I sort of see somewhat the opposite. Using BTPAN with my Vista notebook, I see 1.6-1.7 using isp.cingular

For pIE browsing and Medianet using wap.cingular I see about 1.2-1.3.

These numbers are from the dslreports link provided here in another post.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] spanky310:
Help with flashing 8525 back to the official ROM

I just tried flashing back my 8525 back to the original ROM (1.34) and I keep getting the error saying that it cannot connect to the 8525.

This is what happened...

After clicking through the initial Check screens, the updater on my pc shows 'verifying information on your PDA phone', after a few seconds it return with the screen 'Current information about your PDA phone:' listing the current ROM version (2.15.502.3) and the 'update' button.

I then click the update button and the next button on the next confirmation page. Then the 'verifying the information of your PDA phone' appears again and at the same time my phone reboots to the 4color USB screen. From there on nothing happens for about 2 mins and then the updater returns an error screen 'error [206] : UPDATE ERROR' complaining that it could not connect to my phone. The phone stays at the 4 color USB screen. When I soft reset the phone it reboots ok to my current ROM (2.15.502.3) and seems to be functioning ok.

I tried rebooting my PC, tried the updater on my laptop and both came back with the same error at the same stage.

I need to return my phone to ROM verion 1.34 so I can send it back for Cingular waranty.

Can someone Please please please help me figure this out?

Thanks!!!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] bkbroil:
If you're sending it back...why don't you open up the back of the phone and sit a powerful magnet on it overnight...wouldn't that render it unusable and not allow Cingular to know what ROM is on there?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] spanky310:
Didn't know that will kill the phone?!!! Never thought that magnetism will cause the phone to screw up. Have you tried that youself? How strong does the magnet have to be for this to work?

thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] bkbroil:
I'm not sure of what is covered under warranty....:confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] rsolomon:
No.

Ok, "No it would not" - to satisfy the minimum length posting.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] spanky310:
I didn't think so either....may be with magnetic field that they generate for particle accelerator. :)

Can someone please help me figure out how to flash my phone back to Cingular 1.34 ROM?

THANKS!!!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] spanky310:
After reading, searching and googleing for 1 hour I finally got it working.

Sorry for adding non-informative posts to a already long thread. :o
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] mashi:
1st and 2nd filename is same ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] JedHare:
Any chance you can post the information on how you got it fixed. It would be nice to know.

Thanks,

JedHare
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] wildbilll:
I have not seen anyone mention this here.

I upgraded the bootloader to the HardSPL 2.1, this worked OK.

I downloaded this Rom (the Original - the first file listed) and it seems to work Ok, but now I cannot get a bluetooth activesync partnership.

The USB partnership works fine, and the Vista Windows Mobile Device Center is set to allow Bluetooth sync, just as it was before I upgraded the ROM on the 8525.

On the Phone, each time I try to "Connect via Bluetooth" it tells me "Cannot find an existing Bluetooth partnership that supports Activesync. Would you like to set up a partnership now? Yes or No"

When I pick yes, it takes me to the Bluetooth device listing, the Computer is listed there and the property for it has the activesync checked.

I am stumped.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] spanky310:
This is the thread that got me going: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=284401&highlight=downgrade+8525.

You can download the required proggies (DownGrade_SPL.rar) at: http://www.geocities.jp/stmqf971/unlock/DownGrade_SPL.zip

I followed the above guide to step 5 and got my phone back to SPL 1.04 which allowed me to install the factory Cingular 1.34 ROM back on the phone.

Once again.....this site ROCKS! :D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] atz06:
wireless modem icon disappeared

I used to use my 8525 as wireless modem. I just ungraded it to ROM ver 2.15. The Wireless Modem icon under ver 1.34 is no longer found. How to use it as a wireless modem? Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mortusqz:
So everybody know that chamfered edge scratches very easily, for me solution is metal polish, my was for bronze etc , after polish cures it leaves protective layer, and my scratch problem is now reduced to minimum , hope it help someone regards
[Galaxy Note 4 General] galaxynote2:
Did the same with mine, but not only with the chamfered edges. Also with the matte strip. Now the whole phone is glossy and looks and feels like a new phone!
[Galaxy Note 4 General] PieOfJustice:
Wow! What product are you using galaxynote2? Standard Bronze or Silver polish? My edges are scuffed real bad. Not deep scratches just scuffed. I cant get the stuff in the OP.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ashatar:
I think that any car aluminium polish would do just fine , I am in need of one myself.By the way that glossy finish doesn't look bad at all comparing it to the mat finish, would it look the same on the black variant?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] galaxynote2:
I have used Autosol Aluminum Polish this time. But the last time I've used a generic unbranded polished and did the job flawlessly :good:

Edit: Almost any metal polished does the job. Some are less abrassive than others. As they're designed for car paint which is much more thicker than the phone paint, It could result in damages externally or even internal (be sure to tape microphones, usb and 3.5mm jacks before doing this). So beware before you buy any product. Buy only known brands.

[MENTION=4859778]Ashatar[/MENTION] yes, It would look the same, just make sure to polish it neatly as the black color will be more noticeable if it has some parts that aren't polished good (specially the zone where the volume rocker and power buttons are placed).
[Galaxy Note 4 General] arjun90:
This may void your warranty ;)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ashatar:
I still like my mat finish, but when the time comes I will be polishing it :P
[Galaxy Note 4 General] knuckles1978:
The clear coat on cars actually damages easier than bare aluminium, so any car polish is fine for using on the aluminium edging, and the paint. The abrasiveness of car polishes is so fine that there's no chance of you causing any damage to either the paint or the aluminium. And the results you will get are amazing. It'll make it like a new phone.

If you use it on the paint though, it will take away the matt look, and make it glossy instead. It looks really good though, and you've said yourself that it makes the phone grippier, which is always a good thing.

I also mentioned in another thread about Autosol metal polish. It's amazing stuff, and it doesn't cost much, so that's your two different options to get perfect results. :)

---------- Post added at 07:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:02 PM ----------

Any decent car polish, or autosol metal polish will give you perfect results mate..
[Galaxy Note 4 General] arjun90:
Polish your chamfered edges in the mean time as this shouldn't void your warranty as it will be difficult for a service center to discern especially in low light conditions. :p
[Galaxy Note 4 General] PieOfJustice:
They be like "Why does this look so amazing? Warranty Void!"
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ashatar:
Will do, just need to get my hands on a car polish...the bottom edges are mostly scratched, the rest is ok.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] galaxynote2:
If you dont want to make the matte strip "glossy", then you will need to tape it perfectly. If you rub inadvertently it will have stain , and you must polish the entire surface to fix it. Belive me I didn't wanted to polish the matte part, but after I saw some stains, I didn't had other choice (I don't regret btw)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ashatar:
Got it, just don't know which tape to get though...
[Galaxy Note 4 General] galaxynote2:
I have used this one. It's perfect for painting or prevent the leaking of the liquid in sensitive parts of the phone (like the gap between the frame and the screen).
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ashatar:
Thanks for the info mate.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] fursuf:
thanks for Info
[Galaxy Note 4 General] mortusqz:
Or second method , besides tape use cotton bud ,this thing to clean ear canal ;)
[Galaxy Note 4 General] MyPeople:
It's so sad that after few months or weeks you need to do something like that so the phone still looks like new...
[Galaxy Note 4 General] arjun90:
At least we have creative people on XDA with creative Minds. :good:

As a couple others users already mentioned, scratches are present on virtually every Note 4 device that is out there. Get a magnifying glass and you are deemed to see a tiny scratch or two. Some don't care, but some do, and I respect them.

A case might make the scratches worse, might not, depending on what case you use.

Standard scotch tape (or Plastic Military Film) works, and you can hide the chamfered edges by using a case. It works well with my Defender Series Case.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] jazzmachine:
The entire time I've had my N4, I've been protecting the edge with kapton tape. Despite always keeping my phone in a case, it's been somewhat of a PITA; I've had to reapply sections of it several times when switching up cases, or just wiping the whole thing down, and naked, it doesn't look quite as good as the polished pics above (or "good" by any definition....)

Polishing the edge is a

much

better solution! I took a look on Amazon for Autosol Metal Polish and found that they had it for $15, more than I really cared to spend (could potentially get 2 decent cases instead!) Browsing around a bit, I came across BlueMagic 100 Metal Polish Cream - 3.5 oz which seemed like it would do the trick for only $5 http://www.amazon.com/BlueMagic-100...rds=BlueMagic+100+Metal+Polish+Cream+-+3.5+oz I just ordered and it should be arriving Sunday (nice!) via Prime. I'm not sure when I'll get around to applying it to confirm the results, but perhaps someone else is familiar with this brand and can offer an opinion on it for this use. Again, looks good to me and I feel perfectly comfortable applying it to my phone based on the description and reviews, so just wanted to post up the link for anyone who defaults to Amazon for online shopping and is looking for a less expensive product than the Autosol.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] nds850:
That white Note 4 looks great :good:

Has anyone polished a black phone? Curious to know if also looks that good.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] The Black Droid:
Has anyone considered trying the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser?

Worth a shot.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] LBTaylor1984:
Black looks **** did it to mine, wish I hadn't now.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] Ashatar:
Care to share some pics?
[Galaxy Note 4 General] LBTaylor1984:
I would if I had something to take a pic with.

Maybe later at home.
[Galaxy Note 4 General] midopicanto:
Do you have any other suggestions because I have black one too and I'm sick of the scratches on my phone[emoji20]

Sent from my Note 4
[Galaxy Note 4 General] malybru:
Mod Edit

One of these threads is enough...

Please continue the discussion here:

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/general/how-to-remove-scratches-galaxy-note-4-t2984322

Thread closed

malybru

Forum Moderator
[Sony Cross-Device General] DanielFlorin:
Please welcome my first theme: Red London

What have been themed?

Android framework

SystemUI

Navigation Bar

Spinner animation

Home Launcher

Wallpapers

RED London

Screenshot:

BLUE London

Screenshot:

Install instruction:

- Use a rom with patched services.jar ( SuperUser Mod in Services.jar )

- Install as normal application.

Download:

Red London v1.2 => http://d-h.st/doN

Blue London v1.1 => http://d-h.st/VvNc

Credits:

SArnab©®

Nathan Ali Ashari

MixaDJ

Official Sony Xperia M & M2 group Indonesia

If I have missed anyone please send PM!

Regards, DanielFlorin
[Sony Cross-Device General] DanielFlorin:
CHANGELOG

Changelog

Red London

03-02-2015

V1: Initial Relase Red London

04-02-2015

V1.1: Fix top background color Red London

05-02-2015

V1.2: Fix SystemUI colorize

Blue London

05-02-2015

V1: Initial Relase Blue London

V1.1: Fix SystemUI colorize

If you like my Theme, please press Thanks!:good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] 115dan:
Beautiful theme. Thanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Metallijim:
Nice and clean, not too fussy. Good work!
[Sony Cross-Device General] DanielFlorin:
New version uploaded.

Fix top background color!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Abhishek_DK:
Awesome!!!!!

Themes is too Gud thank you working great on my XZ1:D:)
[Sony Cross-Device General] shehabskull:
Good theme I really liked it [emoji6]
[Sony Cross-Device General] Metallijim:
I know it's a bit cheeky to ask, but is there any chance of a blue version. I can see the work you've put into this theme, i just prefer blue. Entirely up to you of course. Great work!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Levered:
nice works:cool:
[Sony Cross-Device General] Yesielito:
First of all Thank you and I'd like a Blue London!! :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] DanielFlorin:
Thanks, I will make a blue version.:)
[Sony Cross-Device General] DanielFlorin:
Added Blue London :) See first post!

No Stable! Red and Blue not Stable!

SystemUi not colorize, i will try to fix!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Moscow Desire:
Just curious, what do you mean by "patched services.jar". Is this something users need to do on a stock system?
[Sony Cross-Device General] DanielFlorin:
Superuser mod in services.jar

Here is tutorial : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2458144
[Sony Cross-Device General] DanielFlorin:
UPDATE!

I posted good versions without bugs!

Fix SystemUI Colorize!
[Sony Cross-Device General] Ambor:
:D:D nice thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] Yesielito:
Thank you
[Sony Cross-Device General] xtremepredador:
Very Nice !! Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] kitrax59:
Other colors maybe? [emoji6] would love to have this on Vintage gray..
[Sony Cross-Device General] DanielFlorin:
Wait, i will make this theme on other color :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] gamzekal:
Thank you for your great theme.Please can you make Stuttgart or Berlin Theme?
[Sony Cross-Device General] DanielFlorin:
Hmm yes. Need some free time:)
[Sony Cross-Device General] leemo92:
I am using blue London at the moment best theme I've found so far
[Sony Cross-Device General] Pandemic:
Also from the Netherlands ?

Just take your time team brother :)

Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
[Sony Cross-Device General] ichsanaly:
link download error, please update for link mate:o:):crying:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmed-07:
Hey people

i have Z2 since 2 month and i have a question.

Why the Z2 has low support from developers in XDA? I mean, for example, if we compared HTC One M8 development section to the Z2 development section, i believe M8 has maybe 5 times more support than Z2!.

same for S5 - G3 ,etc

The Z2 is considered one of the most powerful android smartphones and on the top of android devices, released from long time, has a twin which is "Z3", that should increase the Z2,Z3 wining points and it's cheap!

I Can't find a reason for that. it makes me worry about my phone if Sony stopped releasing updates to it

Thanks