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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Kepela523:
Hey guys,

I ran a search but I don't understand half the things people are writing. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could please explain to me my options. In layman's terms, as I do not understand half the abbreviations and jargons here.

I rooted my phone over a year ago and really don't remember much about the process. I can't download important apps from Google Play anymore as they require newer versions than 4.2.2... So I'm stuck on this old version and need to update ASAP.

I have ONLY rooted the phone. I haven't done any mods or installed any ROMS. It's on stock AT&T Rom. (sometimes I wonder why I even bothered in the first place).

Can someone please point me in the right direction, I want a regular STOCK AT&T newest version, whether it stays rooted or not that's fine, but a newer version, KitKat preferably. What are my options? The simplest method would help me the most.

Things I really need backed up: My Text Messages, Voicemail, Call Logs, Whatsapp Messages etc. What is the best way to back that up? If I use Titanium Backup, and I don't have root after I update, Titanium Backup would be obsolete. So what would my other option?

Please help.

Much appreciated,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
Are you sure you want to update from 4.2.2. You probably have the option to flash custom roms on your phone. There are many custom roms that that'll put 4.4.4 on your phone. Since you're rooted get terminal emulator from the play store. In it type

getprop ro.bootloader

If the last three characters are mdb or mdl you have a lot of options. I can help walk you through on how to get a custom rom on your phone.

You can update your firmware and bootloader to 4.4.4 too but you'll lose the option to flash most custom roms.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Kepela523:
Thanks bud,

I got I337UCUAMF3

I'll be honest, I haven't really messed with any custom ROMS before. I just use the stock AT&T one. But I would like to upgrade to KitKat so my phone is faster and can download / upgrade the latest Apps. Lollipop isn't out for the AT&T Samsung S4 right?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] tailgunner9:
Will the phone Not download the latest 4.4.4 from the phone settings?? Settings/More/About Device/Software Update. It must be connected to WiFi to download!!! Or you can get the AT&T S4 i337 to Stock 4.4.4 NJ4 Kit Kat Scroll down this page, easy to do. http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Kepela523:
No. My phone is rooted... Is it supposed to download to 4.4? And also couldn't there be issues with that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Kepela523:
I found this post. So I know this is ONE option: But I'll lose my Root. Which is fine if that's my only option.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2728462

As the OP says, I will lose ROOT. So my question would be, If I back up using Titanium Backup, how can I restore my backup if Titanium Backup works only on ROOT? This is very important.

@ jd1639 - He had mentioned there were several other options, so I will wait to hear them, and I can make a decision from there. Otherwise, I may have to fork out another $150 - $200 Bucks on a Samsung Galaxy S5 or S6. depending which suits my needs. :(

Many thanks for the replies!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
You're on mf3 bootloader which doesn't really allow you to flash any roms anyway. You'd have to use safestrap.

What I'd do is flash the nb1 tar file in Odin. That'll update you to 4.4 and the device should then ota update itself from there. You will lose root, you can root it again if you want. See this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50912149
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Kepela523:
Thanks JD, do you know if this wipes my phone? In other words, does it factory reset my phone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] tailgunner9:
Yes Flash the NB1 Stock file as he said. But you are going to loose Root and any pictures etc. stored on phone memory, so copy them to your PC or SD card. I always like to take SD card out just in case when I flash just in case it may erase it. But after you flash NB1 Stock or the Stock Root it is like a phone and have to set it up. Then it should Update to 4.4.4 itself from the settings/ Software update. Good luck. Any problem let us now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Kepela523:
Ah cheers,

Last question: Do you recommend the First or second option?

I337UCUFNB1_4.4_Stock_Odin_tar

I337UCUFNB1_4.4_Rootable_Stock_Odin_tar

Just a bit confusing as why he would post two separate links? I'm interpreting the first cannot be rooted ever.

Thanks again to the both of you for helping with this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
It's possible to root even the 4.4.4. It just gets a little trickier to do it and you have to flash modules in Odin. In the general forum see "all things at&t....." by guut13
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] tailgunner9:
Yep I think you are correct. So if you want to root again use the Rootable to flash in Odin. Once you go from Jelly Bean to Kit Kat bootloaders are Locked for some .tar Same for Lollipop, they have not been able to root and unlock bootloader as yet. Just follow the steps and take your time and all will be good. Have done it several times on mine with Odin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Kepela523:
Hey guys, I just wanted to take the time and thank you both for the help. I finally updated today. After backing up all my data and making sure everything was safe to go. Bam! I did exactly as you suggested and had zero issues... I am now on 4.4.2 :)

There were a couple hiccups along the way, but I figured them out without too much of a hassle.

Cheers again and best of luck to the both of you!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bofis:
Hi, so since version 9.5 of Google Maps, there was supposed to be a "Voice Level" setting under Navigation Settings, which you could set to quiet, normal, or loud. My phone has never had this setting. Even after updating to version 9.6, I'm not seeing that option, this is all I see:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0eesu7hw7ijaebd/2015-03-19 19.39.51.png?dl=0

Is this what you guys are all seeing? Is this something with our phone where we don't get the option, or what? Any idea how to get it to show up?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UltraMagnus0001:
I have a z3v,which is probably running a similar Sony android. I have the same problem. I can see an option to turn off bluetooth audio, but navigation audio is missing. I set my preamp low on Neutron music player to boost 20hz, so navigation audio it too loud. On my Droid DNA audio level is there on latest maps. I use ViPER4Android on both phones.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PuffDaddy_d:
I've never seen this feature in any version of Google Maps going all the way back to the days of ginger bread, nor have I even heard of this feature. I just miss being able to control nav volume independently of the the media volume (like it was in Froyo). Is there any app that can mimic this?
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[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jarden:
Mediafire.com file is no longer valid

The Mediafire.com file is no longer valid
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
What are you trying to do?

Most likely this process is not what you want.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tolpan88:
hi,

on my ipaq hx2110 a rom update was unsuccessful. Now it show only a black screen, the bootloader modus is still running. I have a second running hx2110.

How could I do a new rom update without running active sync connection or could I backup the rom of running hx2110 and restore in the defect one?

Thanx for any ideas.
[Android Apps and Games] leonard2:
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[Android Apps and Games] Yaseen11:
How can i get beans
[Android Apps and Games] leonard2:
you can bay beans from app or you need to share you invite code and any new user register under your invite code you profit 20 beans need 13new user, to bay the robot for one month 13*20=260 +50 you have 310 beans for one month attention new user need diferent ip adrres becouse if you send beans from one ip that you open dummy you get banned

ps:sorry for my bad english
[Moto 360] rashad1:
Didn't come out as good as I expected. Maybe someone can improve upon this.
[Moto 360] c_86:
Is that battery meter for watch or phone?
[Moto 360] rashad1:
The watch
[Moto 360] c_86:
Well that's disappointing lol
[Moto 360] rashad1:
You can easily change it to reflect the battery percentage of the phone.
[Moto 360] c_86:
Hmm. Looks great man. Thanks for Sharing
[Moto 360] deika95:
How can i set tris watch face on My moto 360 ? Thanks
[Moto 360] clinton77:
Sent from my SM-G900P using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Moto 360] ProPrime:
Did you do a black and rose gold one too? It looks super slick.
[Moto 360] Covart:
Anyone planning to make this?
[Moto 360] Totriet:
I will be interesting too
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techyrock:
Hi Everyone

I have N910H running4.4.4 ,I am aware of CF-auto root method since it works it way from bootloader it will trip Knox,I am wondering if there is anyother PC rooting tool available or in works or towel-root support for Note 4

Your Kind Replies Appreciated :)
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ashatar:
As much as I know there is none...also there have been many threads about the very same question.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leebsammy:
Hey guys, coming from an One M8 with SlimLP I'm used to the native DPI. I know you can change the Nexus 6's DPI via adb to 493. My question is what is the DPI the Nexus 6 is shipped with and are there any reasons I shouldn't change it to 493? Thanks!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
change it to whatever you want, i dont care. if you break something, then fix it. originally its around 560.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtherrell:
560. It just works.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leebsammy:
woof, I was just asking. I was gonna try 493 just because I'm used to slim.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apristel:
You don't even need root to change the DPI.

Enable ADB and run

adb shell wm density 493

:)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
and you dont even need adb to do it(but you would need root)..

in a terminal emulator app

su(press enter)

wm density 532(press enter)

532 is what i use. it makes the google play music app widget look better. you might have to reboot btw :)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apristel:
You don't need to reboot - when you do it in terminal it just does it instantly.

Love the Nexus!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
im outta thanks, so thanks.

i say that you might have to reboot because just within weeks, on two different roms, once i had to reboot :confused:
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vanhoud:
Stock is 580, 493 is better and 380 enables tablet mode
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A2CKilla:
Or just use 480 and have the best experience ever
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Didgeridoohan:
You might end up with two problems after changing dpi.

1 - Icons, such as the "trusted developer" in play store, will be too big. Run "wm density" in terminal and you might see that you have two dpi values. If so, you need to change dpi in build.prop as well.

2 - When turning your phone into landscape mode half the screen goes black. The solution is to change your dpi to something else than 493 (other dpi values also trigger this bug). Personally I'm running with dpi 496 and it works beautiful.

Must say it's really worth it to lower the dpi. Had my dpi reset to 560 after flashing 5.1 and it looked horrible! :D
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brotuck:
Do you guys also see the google logo after changing the DPI setting in build.prop on 6.0.1 ?

After restoring the backup file of build.prop it boots again.
[General Topics] Zilliman:
I have the old Samsung Galaxy 10.1 model P-800 which goes into special bootloader by pressing and holding Power+Volume Down and that way can be updated with Cyanogenmod, no rooting required.

Is there something similar available to the Galaxy Tab S 10.1? I cannot seem to find a Cyanogenmod for it, but perhaps there is a way.

Many thanks.

Edit: it is Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
[Sony Xperia ZR] pwilks89:
recover app data after reset factory zr i had app automatic call recorder and truecaller how to

recover data
[Sony Xperia ZR] sourabhp:
Once you reset the phone its hard to get any data. userdata partition is lost
[Fire TV General] GSLEON3:
I searched briefly & had no luck, but this was a pretty simple find, so I am sure many have already worked this out...

At any rate, we all know that Amazon says "coming soon" on using networks that require a web page sign in for internet access, like you find in many hotels & other establishments that require you consent or a password to be entered via a network sign in page...

As a frequent traveler, one of the reasons I have both the Fire TV & the Stick, was to be able to take my show with me. Well, I was not happy to find this as the case on an updated unrootable device while on the road. I didn't have ADB to push any apps on my device, but wanted to buy the latest Hobbit movie, so I found a work around that was simple & required no laptop, no usb, just an initial network you can access, like from home or work, or any open network.

At any rate, all you need to do is install the HTML5 App Tester apk, found here: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Digital-Services-Inc-Tester/dp/B00DZ3I1W8

Once installed (which requires an open or secure access point without a required web sign in (I used tethering from my mobile device), you then go to the web page launch & set up anything as an address, since those hotel access points redirect you anyway. I set up www.google.com.

The you just select the hotel or other log in/accept terms/enter password on web page as your network in settings & once it connects, go to settings, Applications, Manage All Application, scroll to the Web App Tester & launch it from the menu & then launch the web page from the Web App Tester application. It will then redirect you to the sign in page on whatever network you are connected to & voila, you are now connected to the Internet & can steam your heart out, unless they have firewall restrictions of course... So far, it has worked on every hotel network I have tried. All Hilton & Sheraton families of hotels, DoubleTree & numerous botique or one off hotels B&B & other chains.
[Fire TV General] Y.G.:
You're in luck. Amazon is pushing an update that lets you the Fire TV connect to public networks with login pages such as hotels or dorm rooms: Amazon Media Room: Press Releases
[Fire TV General] patt2k:
Beforei the update couldn't you simply do it by sideloading a web browser so that fire can open links, then sign-in in a web browser.. of course you would need a mouse and keboard,but like the other guy mentioned a nice OTA is incoming!
[Fire TV General] mscroggi:
Another easy thing to do is to solve the issue externally. Check out getting a HooToo Tripmate.. It will let you start up an authenticated wireless hotspot and you can connect to it with anything you want - roku, firetv, tablet etc. It works for networks that require web page login, or WIFI password authentication. It has other advantages as well you might like - usb battery pack etc.. Depending on the model, they start at $20.. I never take a trip without mine.. It has become a priceless addition to my equipment..

Just my $.02
[MX Player] bigblackcat:
I used to have the initial MX player and was able to use it alongside the Youtube downloader to download and then later watch Youtube videos when I had no signal (which happens alot)

Then they redid the MX player and suddenly I can't download anything to it, I can play the stuff I had previously downloaded fine; I can even delete stuff from that past list. But I can't add new stuff to it.

What am I doing wrong here? I find it hard to believe that they'd update the MX player and make it worse/uunusable. I've sent request after request to the app developers but have heard nothing back. If anyone has anyanswers ir suggestions I'd be really greatful

Thanks
[MX Player] whise1:
I think downloading youtube videos is not enterily legal, many app got removed from google play because of that.
[MX Player] sumantaadk:
m.tubemate.net
[MX Player] GuestK0036:
Out of scope of this app IMHO, for download YT videos use this app: YouTube Downloader.
[MX Player] CDB-Man:
MX Player itself has nothing to do with downloading anything. MX merely just plays whatever is given to it. Downloading YouTube videos is of questionnable legality, so we'll not discuss it further here. If you have problems with whatever app is doing that, you should talk to them.
[MX Player] Flora K Ragsdale:
I use two workarounds. You may try one if you like.

1. Change youtube to youtubepaw.com, for example, https://www.youtubepaw.com/the-link-of-video.

2. Try using this free YouTube downloader. It's workable on both desktop and mobile.

;)
[MX Player] xdauser013:
Wow you just reply to a thread more than 3 years old.
[MX Player] Flora K Ragsdale:
:p Same as you.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] äppler:
Hi guys.

Is it possible to port the M8 for windows rom to the HTC One M7?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
Had you searched you would have found the thread about this already. simple answer is no.
[XDA Assist] jahaank:
Does anyone know where to find a custom ROM for HTC 816G
[XDA Assist] Heisenberg:
Hi :)

Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. A quick search allowed me to find a few threads discussing this:

[GUIDE] Root your HTC Desire 816!

[Q] Htc desire 816g Custom rom Help..

If you have any further questions there's a q&a section for your device here:

HTC Desire 816 Help and Troubleshooting

Good luck!
[XDA Assist] jahaank:
No post contain any info about rom for 816g, thanks for replying though...
[XDA Assist] Heisenberg:
Did you read the second thread I linked you to? It specifically discusses your phone and there's even a link to CM12 for it.

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[XDA Assist] jahaank:
CM12 will not work on HTC 816g dual Sim, it works on htc 816 only, both the models are different, 816g has a mediatek chip whereas 816 has snapdragon. This is why the kernel for both is also different...

The post actually discusses about it and end up giving no resolution for 816g roms...
[XDA Assist] Heisenberg:
I misunderstood the thread. And I guess that's the answer to your question then. I was unable to find a single other thread that was discussing ROMs for this device unfortunately.

Transmitted via Bacon
[XDA Assist] jahaank:
No probs, m thinking of selling this device, didn't knew there are limitations in so called open source Android too, found not even a single moder who can port CM12 to this device, I'll try and do it myself but my laptop is faulty right now lol...
[XDA Assist] Heisenberg:
The fact that there aren't any ROMs available for the phone isn't a limitation of an open source OS. It's purely demand related, developers generally spend their time creating projects for devices that have large user bases, to make it worth their while. The hard truth is that this phone isn't an overly popular device, so it just doesn't gain as much attention as other more popular devices. The Mediatek chipset doesn't help the situation either. Perhaps when purchasing your next device so a bit of research into it first and check out what kind of development community is active for it.

Transmitted via Bacon
[XDA Assist] jahaank:
And I was thinking developers take any new device as a challenge, thanks for correcting this. I'll surely look for a different device which is popular annd has support from developers....
[XDA Assist] Heisenberg:
Don't get me wrong, some devs do develop for lesser known devices, but generally speaking ROMs are more plentiful for the high end popular phones. Anyway I think we've reached the end of this thread, good luck, thread closed.

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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] HerrVorragend:
Hello,

I've just falshed my TyTN with the new LVSW-ROM and the first thing I've Installed was SPB Phone Suite. After deaktivating VIdeaCalls in TweakUI I can see the number from incoming calls... but I don't se contact-pictures in call histrory and after ignoring an incoming call I dont get the send-sms-message (both is aktivated and both worked bevor disabling video call).

I think it's a problem with the phone-skin... can anyone help me to disable the phone-skin?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] nmonger:
Hi, this issue is discussed in detail here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=304137&page=5
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Kikouyou:
No problem so far with SPB and LVSW 5/5/2007

I run Shell, Phone, Diary, Time, and Weather
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] truffle1234:
I have no issues with the ROM and i am using SPB Mobile Shell, pocket Plus, weaver, and weather...

great ROM, but dopod will issue the official ROM then i hope we can get it tweaked by LVSW the great???
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gibbo82:
I have a load of mp3's of my micro sd card, how do I get the Sony Walkman app to pick them up!?

Cheers ?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funky0308:
Open one of them from file browser.

Choose Walkman to open it and it should be OK.

Make sure not to have .nomedia file in folder with mp3.

Lile this one...

This file will exclude files from folder (where it is) to be shown in Walkman or Album...

Or....

Just choose folder from Walkman

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[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gibbo82:
Cheers man. Another question, one of the songs seem to have made a playlist, but there's no actual songs in it, and I'm have trouble deleting it!?. There's no delete button! ?
[Nexus 6  General] Topgun966:
Looks like Tmo is pushing it out OTA right now. Get your update buttons going ....

https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-18109
[Nexus 6  General] simms22:
tmobile doesnt touch our android at all, on our nexus 6. it is google that is pushing the update.
[Nexus 6  General] tylercarter:
Finally someone that understands how this works. All this talk about different carrier builds makes me want to smash my head into something. Lol It seems few people actually know what they bought when they picked up a nexus 6.
[Nexus 6  General] phoenixus:
Or, seems like some people are underestimating the power of these carriers and completely forget how updates on the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon went.
[Nexus 6  General] tylercarter:
Yeah but they were not the same beast. Different hardware.
[Nexus 6  General] jcarlm:
Ota posted yet to sideload?
[Nexus 6  General] Casper34:
I am rooted and romed, but my dad likes OEM.

If I take this OTA on his phone, is there a way to revert back if he does not like it? His is bone stock, no rom, no root, no unlock.

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 6  General] simms22:
oem? huh?

and his is stock, but does have a rom. if it didt, it wouldnt ever leave the google screen, the screen when you just power the device on. even stock, is a rom.