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[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] vponomarev:
Hi!

I just recently bought what was described as "store return" "near-new condition" Otterbox Defender case for Note 4 on eBay.

I already had a genuine one that got on Amazon, and just wanted to try a different color, but I didn't really want to pay the full price.

What I received looked like Otterbox case at first, but upon a closer look I noticed a few things:

1. The material used is quite different. The knockoff feels like cheap plastic and the outer layer feels stiffer and does not have a rubber feel. Not sure how that may affect its protective qualities.

2. The fit is not perfect and the edges are not well-rounded.

3. The little circle that shows the production date is not very well stamped - looks blurred.

4. And more importantly, there is no serial number. Genuine ones have a sticker on the inside of the shell with a serial number for warranty. This one didn't have any.

However, this knockoff is very well made (for a knock off, of course). If I didn't already have the original one, I would never knew this.

So, beware that apparently there are a lot of counterfeit Otterboxes sold as genuine ones, and not necessarily cheaper.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] BACARDILIMON:
None of my otter boxes have come with a sticker ever. The stamp in product is so small I have to zoom I. With another camera to get a good shot.

BAD ASS NOTE 4
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] vponomarev:
It looks like Otterbox started to use serial number just recently and only Galaxy S5 and Note 4 cases have them.

Here is a counterfeit guide I found for different Otterbox cases with or without serial numbers: https://blog.stigmasearch.com/otterbox/
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] BACARDILIMON:
I will call Otterbox and find out and post. I have 2 for note4 defender and 1 commuter none have it.

BAD ASS NOTE 4
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Online I would not buy an Otterbox case from anyone but directly from Amazon-not a 3rd party reseller on Amazon, Amazon themselves. Or if you believe in the motto "pay full retail and be proud" you could buy it directly from Otterbox's website.:D
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
No serial number = Fake.

SOLD American !
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] BACARDILIMON:
Spoke with otter box and they do not have stickers. They have imprinted circle with other boxers info. For the hell of it went to best buy to see what they had no sticker at all. I don't know where op got his info but it is incorrect

BAD ASS NOTE 4
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] vponomarev:
Thanks for taking the time to speak with Otterbox.

And because you spoke with them, maybe you can enlighten all the proud owners of genuine Otterbox cases (specifically for Note 4), where can they find serial numbers, if not on stickers? Mine appears as a sticker on the inside of the inner shell (see attachment).

I don't know what kind of cases were you looking at when you went to Best Buy. As I mentioned above, not all Otterbox cases have serial numbers, because this was apparently introduced quite recently. But I would be very surprised if Best Buy was selling genuine Note 4 cases that don't have serial numbers.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] BACARDILIMON:
If you look at the case you shown. See the tiny center circle.. It has a code number on it. Otter box said they have seen a ton of faked but they do not add serial numbers to case at all. It is only a code. They also said if you paid a low price then you should know it not real unless you buying a used case off someone's site.

BAD ASS NOTE 4
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] vponomarev:
I'm guessing the code in a circle you're talking about is the product code.

Here is the warranty form that asks for both product code and serial number:

https://www.otterbox.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-otterbox_us_v2-Site/Sites-otterbox_us_v2-Library/default/v1427700323043/pdfs/imageUploadWarrantyTemplate.pdf

As you can see the product code and the serial number are not the same. It also implies that not all cases have a serial number, but if they do it should appear on a sticker. Perhaps, whether or not this sticker is present depends on the particular case model and which device it is designed for. But from what I understand, atleast Defender series cases for Note 4 have serial numbers.

So either whoever you talked to was underinformed or you didn't get the full picture from that person, or worse.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] vponomarev:
The sticker with serial number is clearly visible in the same location as on mine. Thanks for sharing.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] vponomarev:
Kevin, what a great first post to start on XDA!

Thanks for your efforts to make those guides. I'm sure they will save a lot of people from frustration with counterfeits.

You're absolutely right, and as I mentioned at the top of this thread, the counterfeits are catching up so well, that if I wasn't able to do a side-by-side comparison between the real one with a serial number that I got from Amazon and a fake one that I got on eBay, I wouldn't be able to even start suspecting that I'm dealing with a fake one.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
Nice write up. :) All current Otterbox iPhone cases do have serial numbers inside. :p
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] lasoxfan:
Yes, but by buying direct from OtterBox, I also know I'm getting the genuine item
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Unless Otterbox's return clerks can't tell the difference between a high quality knock off & their own.

Kevin posted after I did & I didn't realize the Otterbox counterfeiting was such a huge issue. I knew it was a big problem on eBay & 3rd party Amazon resellers but didn't realize the full extent of it. If I followed his & felloffthetruck's posts correctly at the present time Otterbox has no method of authentication on a lot of their cases. For some phones they have a serial # but not all of them.

You are absolutely correct that purchasing directly from Otterbox would be the best chance of getting the authentic product. I purchased Seidio products directly from their website and paid full retail (actually I had discounts from their emails) but the products were pure garbage. So maybe in the case of Otterbox it's a wise decision to purchase directly from them.
[Note Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhijit8537:
Hi,

I have just upgraded my note edge to Android 5.0 Lollipop but not able to find "Pin" App feature.

Can anyone guide me on this?
[Samsung Gear 2] Civilianrebel:
Hello, I had just bought my gear 2 today and after charging it fully I tried to follow the instructions and download the gear manager app on my galaxy note 4. It installed the latest version. I opened it and it immediately crashed. The only way I can open the app is to press the active apps button at the bottom of the phone and go to the app that way. Doing that it pairs and finds the watch just fine. I press on the gear to start "connecting" after it paired. It endlessly connects, with no error messages. I've updated the gear via kies. I've installed a previous version of gear manager. I've factory reset the gear. All to no avail. I've gotten around the startup wizard on the gear so I can use it but the time is wrong, and I can't use any of the actually useful functions that you need to pair with a phone to use. I called Samsung and talked to some Asian chick who told me to restart the phone and the watch. Obviously that didn't work and I had already tried it so I yelled at her and she created a report. Don't know what that will do for me then she referred me to a freakin best buy and said I quote "go to local best buy and have them look at it"

Seriously hoping if any of you can help me. I don't know what to do after this and I really wanna be able to see even a correct time on my watch. Thanks in advance for anything you can do to help.
[Samsung Gear 2] Jataadroid:
WTH is going on with it?! i cant seem to figure out how to speak to it where it doesnt add a exclamation point or question mark to everything.....serious ron burgandy moments lol. This makes it a huge inconvenience, how did this even make it through QC? Usability is crap. I have to edit 2-5 times more often 5 times to send a text. I really hope a new update comes out soon.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phoneenthu:
I own an LG L5 || (E455) and it keeps showing 'security error' evertyime I restart,before it used to switch on but now it just shows the message below the LG logo and the screen goes blank. I tried powerbutton,volume down and Quick memo key..the hard reset as shown by a few sites but still my phone wont work. Whaat do I do?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LobaJai:
What were you doing before you get that message? Updating, flashing? Is your mobile rooted? Have you instal a recovery?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phoneenthu:
aah none of that. It doesnt have any updates anymore..and no its not rooted. idk whats recovery.

I was just using it normally and had to restart it cause the wifi wasnt working so it didnt switch on after it
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nesh89:
pleas google on how to enter recovery on your device and how to use kdz.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] delude:
I am new to the whole XDA scene as I only bought my Wizard a couple of days ago.

badically i was wandering if it would be possible to install the iPhone UI (with the slide to unlock thingy, and the all the menus etc) and be able to swap between that and windows whenever I want. Is this possible? If not, how hard is it to go back to the normal windows mobile?

(Would this have anything to do with installing ROMs? I have never done anything with phone ROMs before, only with emulation software.)

Thanks!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] bbobeckyj:
read in the general forum, there is a 'slide to unlock thread' a 'how to make your phone look like the iphone' etc

always seemed like a backwards step to me and jumping on the bandwagon, so i have not done anything like it. i think it requires phoneAlarm (payware) and cLaunch (freeware) to do so
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Junner2003:
And will eat lots of your precious PROGRAM MEMORY too! Yep! :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] flayzeraynx:
Latest iphone theme package (v3) is ready!

now, it supports landscape using and square screens!

you can view new video and get an information from here:

http://www.ozankilic.com/?p=41
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] delude:
Thanks, i'll take a look:D
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kashaly:
Hi,

Does anybody know how to downgade nexus 5 from lollipop 5.1 to 5.0.1?

Is it just flashing factory image or is there more to that.

Thanks

Kashif
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ndretex:
Use Nexus root toolkit, just flashing factory image!
[G3 Themes and Apps] checasey:
I have a smart TV made by LG, I hate typing on the remote it takes sooooo long, is there a keyboard app that I can use on my phone to work on the TV?
[G3 Themes and Apps] jhonyp:
Good idea.
[G3 Themes and Apps] mcrane1981:
Yeah LG TV remote from the play store. I use it on mine and it works just fine.
[G3 Themes and Apps] checasey:
wow that must have got an update i used it before and all it did was turn the volume up and down! thanks homie
[Sony Xperia C] abhishekr700:
Here I present you the

LOLLIPOP SYSTEMUI FOR XPERIA C​

Yes you wanted it did'nt you but you never dared to ask for it :rolleyes: Hahahaaha

Still dont believe me then look below.......

Now you beleved me and you want it...[I feel like I'm Reading minds :cowboy: ]

So here are the download links .

This is not a flashable zip.Mind you if you say it doesnt work with CWM

Edit:CWM flashable zip made by isiddharth

Link at end of post.

Download

Instructions:

1-)Download the file from drive.

2-)Extract using any file manager

3-)Move both apks to system/app/

4-)Set their permission to rw-r--r--

5-)Reboot...enjoy

Last but important

Do press the thanks button guyz

Edit:

CWM flashable zip by isiddharth link :

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4KFS-httx0QemlpSFBwT1lTREk/view?pli=1
[Sony Xperia C] rajeshroopa:
Have u tried this mod in your?
[Sony Xperia C] iSiddharth:
CWM Flashable File

Download the CWM flashable file of this MOD from Link Below

Click Here​

You need to deodex your device before using this MOD. Click here to know how to deodex your device.

MOD published by : abhishekr700

CWM flashable file made by : iSiddharth
[Sony Xperia C] abhishekr700:
Yup it works.

Thanks buddy will add to OP
[Sony Xperia C] Rsameer:
Awsm work. Could you please add xperia lollipop navigation icons in this ui.
[Sony Xperia C] abhishekr700:
Tomorrow i will give you the link okk?
[Sony Xperia C] muddii_yasser:
Really thank you for your hard work
[Sony Xperia C] Saelfos Emaka:
Muddii yasser, where is your new rom thread? Why did you remove it?
[Sony Xperia C] muddii_yasser:
Tge moderators moved it to xperia c General ;)
[Sony Xperia C] hadouke:
Help with original files

Do u have an original file of SustemUI.apk and NotificationBackgroundSettings.apk? Can u or someone post\upload them?
[Sony Xperia C] iSiddharth:
I have SystemUI.apk
[Sony Xperia C] luridx:
great job!

Seriously it looks good. Have one question though, can we change the profile information?
[Sony Xperia C] abhishekr700:
Sorry you cant it has to be like that...
[Sony Xperia C] zenxus31:
tried it..but it has a bug on white over white backgrounds..other than that good job..
[Sony Xperia C] marginbull:
Bugs !!

Hey bro.. nice work.. really Impressed .. :) although it has some bugs.. I cant access my "settings". moreover i use gravity box so on taping the clock nd swiping i get all the toggles.. but brighntess control doesnt work, i cant even scroll up or down. second bug is when i hav any white backgroud app ... it just puts a white stsus bar.. so nothing cant be readd, third bug is the volume pannel icons really get blurred nd look cheap , after i swipe left the volume decreses after 2 seconds( very slow nd non responsive) the forth nd final bug is the user profile, I mean seriously dude. with all respect we are ready to click the thanks button but putting "Rico" in front looks really bad.( feels like he is a fame lover). it would be lot better if we could edit that info nd put our own profile... overall good job.. thank you.
[Sony Xperia C] utm235:
Guys… wifi icon is not working…. When u touch it turns on the wifi… but the symbol remains same on statusbar.. Anyone else hve this problem or only me? And thnks its really awesome
[Sony Xperia C] Nihar Ratadia:
More Screen shot?

Can you provide more screenshots because the stuffs you are displaying can even be done by Xstana..!:rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia C] utm235:
Can I remove this statusbar and install stock one??thnx in advance
[Sony Xperia C] abhishekr700:
Yes ofcourse you are free to do so..for original systemui.apk visit my thread in general section. There i have complete collection of system apks.

Press thanks
[Sony Xperia C] klark231:
(y)

by the way i've also created another lollipop styled systemui
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MariosFFX:
I would like to revert to full stock ROM with stock recovery

I had installed Team Win Recovery and re-flashed the stock rom and the stock recovery wasn't flashed.

How do I revert back to full stock ROM?

My device cannot even boot nor go to Team Win Recovery, an error says something happened during firmware upgrade and I have to launch Samsung KIES to recovery
[HTC Desire X] ivar_sa:
HTC Proto / DESIRE X

Playing with custom ROM and everything connected to it I've managed to erase Serial No and model Id No.

here is the getvar all:

D:\'ndroid\onxr>fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.25.0002

(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.15.40.04

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main:

(bootloader) version-misc: UNKNOWN SHIP S-OFF

(bootloader) serialno: u¥næg"öa6ü↨¡õ¥↨

(bootloader) imei: 355803051093548

(bootloader) meid:

(bootloader) product: proto

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8225

(bootloader) modelid: ┤ò£eã¸ªñ(Éè¨─Q¤~*¼╩Q§¼=Ò±/ `oj\±

(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: HTC

(bootloader) security: off

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-2b02a5bf

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 12

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

all: Done!

finished. total time: 0.028s

Even worse, my bootloader is Relocked and I can not use adb since even with correct drivers. So I'm left with Fastboot only.

It will not apply RUU since it can not pass serial and model check...and now I have a bricked phone.

Is there anyone here who might have idea on how to pull out of this?
[HTC Desire X] ivar_sa:
HTC Desire X

Nobody? really?
[HTC Desire X] dodialfaed:
Your phone is S-OFF. You probably deleted/formated/flashed certain partitions on your phone that are only accesable when you are S-OFF.

This means, most probably and unfortunatelly, that you have to replace the phone's mainboard.
[HTC Desire X] ivar_sa:
So, no chance to use some RUU to patch this up?
[HTC Desire X] dodialfaed:
As far as I know there are no jb hboot RUU's. Only for ICS hboot.

And I am sure you can't downgrade your hboot to ICS because of the corrupted data regarding serial number.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KaMeiLiN:
I got the problem that I can't update firmware for my Xperia Z1 ,

just need to update to 4.4.4 from 4.2.2, help it , please.

below the information：

CDA：1277-1348 , commercial and journalists

Firmware is 14.1.G.2.257(Android 4.2.2), can not update by PCC( no updating message)

it as possible as not use to Root.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yoorie016:
hi, did you unlock your bootloader before? if yes, then relock it. Or flash a .157 (Latest 4.4.4) via flashtool.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KaMeiLiN:
according to your reply,

1. if I use flash a.157(latest 4.4.4) via flashtool , the problem will be solved , right?

2. my CDA：1277-1348 , commercial and journalists , can I flash other CDA？

Sorry for asking these questions , I am rookie for flashtool :(

and thanks for replying me!!:)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yoorie016:
It's perfectly fine! Just follow the steps in flashing FTF properly.

or follow this link, which you can download any FTF easily. :D
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KaMeiLiN:
thanks a lot!! I just completed for updating Z1 to 5.0.2 from 4.2.2 last Sat.

thanks again!!!! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Fame] Destroyer 74:
<h4>PARANOID ANDROID<h4>
[Samsung Galaxy Fame] faizauthar12:
this is april fools or what :D ?

i choose paranoid
[Samsung Galaxy Fame] Destroyer 74:
Well, this is not April fool.:o

I will try to port roms and test them.

Choose the one which would be a bit easier.(Because I`m not super-genius in them)
[Samsung Galaxy Fame] faizauthar12:
thanks, and get ready of a big huge file :D ,35 gigabyte ._.

btw ,use wulsic source :) ,and if you want to build lollipop you need to change many many things from the source :victory:
[Sony Xperia E3] edthedread:
Hi, has anyone tested a 64 gb card on this phone?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irajas:
Hi,

I have the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE phone and while i use the data on SIM1, i am unable to receive or Send SMS on SIM2.

My network settings are S1M1 as GSM/WCDMA/LTE Auto connect and SIM2 is GSM only

Does anoybody you know how to fix this issue?

thanks

Raj
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamdir:
i am talking about the sample videos and photos we get with the device (and whatever else maybe PDF)

also the HTC apps on storage?
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamdir:
so no one is willing to help with this? :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] WizeMan:
Alright guys thats what I 've made for my own use, I thought I could share it with you too.

Its based on the Anichillus' Core 2.0n

SEE NO EVIL

CHARACTERISTICS:

Removed:

Windows Live

SoftKey

Added:

PocketXpdf

Alt Tab Function Assigned to Voice Rec Button (just press)

Anichillus' Keyboard Skin

BtCrawler (with extras activated)

WifiFoFum

PIM Back up 1.8

Total Commander

Pocket Rar

NotePad

PHM Registry Editor

Sip Config

SmartsKey

SMSDRFix

The Core Pocket Media Player

WM5torage 1.73

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

CLICK HERE FOR PATCH v1.0 (Install in Device)

Updates:

PPCPimBackup 1.9

SMSDRFix Fix :p

Feel Free to Post your Comments!!!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] adam_dublin:
Does this have blackberry enabled?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] mulp:
working fine here, thx for this release,
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] WizeMan:
No mate, No Blackberry in this ROM probably the next one...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] monkey0:
Running it for a few day's now and it's perfect. Thx
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] dwny:
Flash junky gotta try........:D

I just finished installing all my goodies...so far so good.

It's not as snappy as I expected but definately stable, most importantly...everything works. If it survives 2 or more days on my device...you got a winner.

What I liked about this rom is that I use what's already cooked into it...less for me to install & more storage space for me.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] WizeMan:
It will surely last 2 days, and, thanks mate! I am working on the next one which will Totally ROCK!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] burticek:
Hi WizeMan,

thanks for the release. I´ve got it since yesterday and seems ok. Btw. I like your splashscreens :-)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] WizeMan:
Thanks mate, Last night i posted a lil' patch, its on the first post, get it guys!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] burticek:
Hi WizeMan,

I tried your patch but I had to uninstall it. I couldn´t have changed the lanugage in phonepad. It was always in english. After uninstalling it works OK.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] WizeMan:
I don't quite get it. What do you mean you couldn't change the phonepad language? Please explain me, because the patch does not affect phonepad nor smart dialing... It just has the correct registry values for SMSDRFix and the new .exe for PPCPimBackup (replaces the old one)

If someone has also installed it... post here m8s :p
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] burticek:
With PhonePad you can use T9 in different languages (I use Czech) and if I install your patch it´s no more possible to use another language but english. You can change it, but if you open the settings once again there is selected english. After uninstalling it, czech language works fine. So I´ve installed just SMSDeliveryfix and it also works as it´s supposed to. I haven´t tried just PIM backup. Maybe it´s caused by it.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] kennygunie:
Thank u for nice selection :D

Just some newbie questions:

- PIM Back up, Sip Config, The Core Pocket Media Player what can they do :D ?

- I prefer the color in Mun's keyboard, can i install keyboard cab on the Anichillus one ?

- Can I uninstall TC (because i use Resco Explore) ?

- The software added can be update after with a simple .cab ?

Thank u