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[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Techngro:
I also use TuneIn, but the issue for me is that, when I leave a coverage area or go into a building with crap coverage, it no longer works. I'd really like to get the radio working so I can listen wherever I go.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] xda_johndoe:
It would be nice to have that option.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Neimad649:
It would be great if we don't have to use earphones as a antenna. A lot of people use headphones to listen to music.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] WerkFlowJones:
Half correct

Well if either of you bothered to try, the radio FM that currently has the Santa hat on the icon using whatever resources it decides to, always gets me any local station I desire, local basement radio frequencies and all lol ?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] DroidRazrNy:
Executive Response

After some back and forth emails with an Executive, Mr. Thornton, detailing my feelings about the lack of access to FM radio in the Tmo Note 4 this was his response to me

"December 15, 2015

Dear Mr. Holmes:

First, thank you for getting back to me and providing a number you could be reached at. I have attempted to contact you at this number but regretfully I did not reach you nor did I have the option to leave a voice message.

Please note that the FM Chip on your device must be enabled during the manufacturing process and as such there is no way to enable the FM Chip on your existing device as Samsung did not enable the feature when the device was produced. On August 14, 2015, John announced that T-Mobile would also like to enable the FM Chip on our devices and that we are encouraging our equipment manufacturers to support this in the manufacturing of future equipment and we look forward to them obliging our request.

I am happy to discuss the matter with you further if you would like and can be reached directly at *************

Very truly yours,

Dave Thornton

Executive Response

Office of the President/CEO

Email: David.Thornton5@T-Mobile.com

T-Mobile – The First Nationwide 4G Network
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] rile1564:
So they put a chip in then immediately physically disable it. Yeah, that makes sense. I have a feeling that's just lip service so they don't have to go the extra step, in development, to having it turned on.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Rayan:
Data... It all comes down to data... T-MOBile wants you to suck all your data streaming music.... :P
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] ubigred:
Bingo!

Sent from my SM-N910T
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] poor_red_neck:
That would be a valid point... if it weren't for the fact that Pandora, iHeart Radio, and MANY others DO NOT count against your data... sooo.........

My wife streams 8 to 10 hours of pandora and iheart radio at work every single day on LTE, and it does not count against her data. She was using upwards of 1GB a day on our sprint plan when we were with them. Granted we had an unlimited data plan then but still... 20GB a month in just music.

We are now on the 10GB LTE plan each and neither of us have ever reached our limit. I usually bank about 3GB or so a month in my stash as I'm on WiFi most of the time. Bingeon really helps too when I'm watching netflix. I don't mind the quality reduction. If I want high quality I just turn BingeOn off and I"m good to go... I freakin LOVE T-Mobile, especially coming from sprint's ****ty service.

http://www.t-mobile.com/offer/free-...gaPUoMdjmOwg6sUB6AS0aAu_H8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds#
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Aethera:
LPFM

Shoot, I was reading through this entire thread and my hopes got up, only to be dashed near the end :( But I guess the good news is that it *is* coming to future models :)

I have one major reason to want FM in my phone: there are a couple of really cool LPFM stations in my city.

If you guys don't know about LPFM I highly recommend you check it out.

Being able to pick up these stations on my Note 4 and even record them would be like a dream.

I highly recommend to follow what's been happening with royalty issues which are now threatening to shut down many if not most Internet radio stations but which LPFM stations are at the moment immune from.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mrsvend:
T-Mobile is unlocking the FM Radio on the S7 and S7 Edge. http://phandroid.com/2016/05/04/galaxy-s7-edge-fm-radio-update/
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] grmcrkrs:
Yes, I saw that too. We know it's possible, now darnit. Enable the FM radio in the Note 4 for goodness sake!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] joe1blue:
T-MOBILE just updated the S7 and that update enabled the fm radio chip?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] grmcrkrs:
I'm still hoping for the Note 4 T-mobile variant to get working FM radio. For me, this would be a huge plus.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] fragtion:
I'd like this too for my SM-910T. I reckon it's software/driver/kernel related. Can any experts shed some light?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Anonymously_Unknown:
I doubt it is software or driver related as folks have flashed the international ROMs and it hasn't enabled the feature.

I'm sure that folks have used custom kernels and that hasn't enabled the hardware either. The issue has to be a much lower-level. I do "feel" that the radio hardware is physically present on the phone however.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] fragtion:
Any news on this? My Note 4 used to have functioning FM Tuner on KitKat. No longer the case. What happened to John Legere's promise to unlock this - why was it only unlocked on the S7 and S7 Edge / what about our Note 4's?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roxygamer:
hey, i have been looking and trying for whole few days, and all apps and programs failed to root my phone. I have tried Kingo root, vRoot, and like 10 of them more. Please help, i would be very thankful to you.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roxygamer:
up
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ephixi4:
Hey since no one replied to your post I will. Had hard time finding this too.

First I wanted to check if this is a valid method and it looks like it is. But you're doing it at your own risk.

Also some basic knowledge about flashtool and flashing is needed here.

1. Check if you have XPERIA Z1 Compact D5503 14.4.A.0.157 Android 4.4.4 KitKat.

2. If yes download these two files from this site ( http://techglen.com/2015/02/14/how-...3-14-4-a-0-157-android-4-4-4-kitkat-firmware/ )

- D550X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf

- D550X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf

3. Make backup ( just for sure. it should not delete anything as this is just a kernel but who knows. )

4. Flash D550X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf

5. If everything went fine, turn on your device and click this root button in flashtool. Follow the instructions from pc / phone screen.

6. Flash D550X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf back.

If everything went fine you should be rooted now with up to date kernel. Download root checker to be sure.

Hope it will work as it worked for me. BUT if something goes wrong I DO NOT take the responsibility for this.

Fingers crossed! :D
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shtepsel:
Hi guys,

so as you are receiving Android 5.0.2 I spoke with my carrier today to find you that they are still waiting for Sony to provide the test software. This means more waiting for me. I'm thinking of updating following this manual - http://techbeasts.com/2015/03/16/update-sony-xperia-z3-compact-d5803-official-android-502-lollipop-231a0690-firmware-how-to/

Before I do it I have a few questions:

1. When I update using this method am I going to lose all the apps and setting that I'm using now?

2. If I choose sets say the german version of 5.0.2, does this mean that in the future I will receive OTA updates alongside the phones running this version out of the box?

Thanks in advace.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
I would just point out that that thread you linked to states that it is specifically for the Z3c. That is a different device to the Z3

However, you can just flash a FTF for the Z3 found in flashtool (Or the mega collection thread) using flashtool.

You will lose all data on your phone unless you choose to not wipe data.

You will receive updates as if you had the phone with the firmware you install on it.

But you can always flash the FTF for your carrier once it comes out

Greg
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shtepsel:
Thanks Greg.

So there is a way to avoid wiping the phone when updating with flashtool ?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
Untick the box that says wipe data

If you get a load of FCs after the phone boots you will have to re-flash and then wipe data
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shtepsel:
I think I got it, but I would have to read a bit more before flashing.

Thanks again
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FlamingAngel82:
Are there any disadvantages to flashing a different version of the firmware?

For example, I'm with Three, and although they now pride themselves on their phones being unlocked, they've still put their bloody splashscreen and other bits and pieces on the provided firmware on the phone! I'd rather have the generic UK version, but just making sure there'd be no issues with that.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shtepsel:
None for me, My phone was with ROM for Mtel ( a Bulgarian carrier)that also claims the phone is unlocked. I flashed the central Europe ROM without any issues. Even kept all the files and apps from 4.4.4 :)
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FlamingAngel82:
Thanks for that, I'll have a look at some of the various firmwares available and make my choice! :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] marscandybars:
Hey guys, i want to do a quick poll. Ever since the free T-mobile wap went down i had to transfer to run my ineternet off the blackberry service (which still runs thru wap.voicestream.com). But since then, i've had dramatically low download speeds. With the free wap, i'd get a download speed from 160-180 kbps. Now with the $20 blackberry plan, im getting download speeds of around 80-118kbps. When connecting my device to a laptop to use as a wireless modem, it is noticeable... its like i just got my dialup service again in the 90s :p... please post your results. Thanks!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] donniesd:
To make it fair, What are you using to conduct the tests. What is your locations. What time are you running these? Are these form your phone or from you tethering?

My speeds have gone up since they cut off the lechers. :D :D :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] marscandybars:
www.bandwidthplace.com and cnet broadband tests are what i have been using. Tests were run from a browser on my laptop using the phone as a modem.

The other night i got 169 kbps download, which is a lot better, but still around the range of what i got when wap internet was free in the past year. so i don't see an improvment in speed, but at least its within the ballpark of the old free wap speed. I do my tests in the afternoon and evening, and i get about the same results; give or take 10 kbps

I do find it odd that we all pay 20-30 dollars a month for phone internet when home DSL internet is $30 :-p
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] donniesd:
But you cna take phone internet anywhere, Your DSL is tied to one place.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] WDS Josh:
$20-$30 is too much for EDGE. i'm surprised t-mobile gets away with it. sprint is $15 for EVDO, VZW is $30(i think) for EVDO. i guess cingulars is $40(again..i think) but it's 3G.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] marscandybars:
Yah but other networks offer 3G for the same price which is SUBSTANTIALLY faster. T-mobile is $29.99 for speeds less than 200kbps... which is rather irritating to use as an internet connection on my laptop when at home i'm getting 5Mbps download speed :p
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
Hands-on & Review

[YOUTUBE]nWAmn4KJr2A[/YOUTUBE]

This is an Engineering Sample

UMI Hammer Black (Final version) vs. White (Engineering Sample) & Unboxing

[YOUTUBE]bTAShUWH9NM[/YOUTUBE]

PiP (Picture in Picture) Video camera test here: http://goo.gl/bDtOvi

Camera samples here on my blog:

http://s7yler.blogspot.de/2015/04/umi-hammer-4g-lte-5-inch-ogs-hd-2gb-ram.html

Or here on Google Plus

https://plus.google.com/photos/100582382505207418108/albums/6135349209829280833

Specifications:

- Metal frame

- 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM

- Dual SIM (Normal & Micro)

- MicroSD card support

- 5.0 inch IPS OGS HD

- MTK6732 64-bit Quad Core, 1.5GHz

- 4G LTE

- Android 4.4.4

- Battery 2250mAh

- Dimension 144.3 x 71.6 x 9.0 mm

- 13.0MP Rearcam / 3.2MP Front / 2.0 Aperture

- PiP Picture in Picture support

- 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz

- 3G: WCDMA 900/2100MHz

- 4G: FDD-LTE 800/1800/2600 MHz

GPS/GLONASS Support

Antutu Benchmark

Stock ROM 4.4.4 or 5.1 can be found on Needrom.
[Device Reviews and Information] MichelN:
Where can you pre-order this ? i really like the design and the durability
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
Can be pre-ordered on for example antelife or efox here (with code "umihammer") http://goo.gl/nk7hE7 the price is only €115.99/$124 USD
[Device Reviews and Information] MichelN:
Ah thanks :good:
[Device Reviews and Information] MacArthur67:
Available for $140 at geekbuying.com including shipping.

I have ordered one for my dad.
[Device Reviews and Information] mesang:
Phone looks great, let's hope it's as strong as the company says. Had a UMi Zero for quite a while which I loved.

At Chinese-smartphones.com they selected it as the 'best value for money' phone of April. What do you guys think? True or not?
[Device Reviews and Information] umi zero:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wep3sywZTAE

check this smash text :)
[Device Reviews and Information] mesang:
Looks pretty durable but the video you posted doesn't say much to be honest ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
Then check this one :)

[YOUTUBE]A7095eS9uyc[/YOUTUBE]
[Device Reviews and Information] mesang:
Well that's convincing. The phone can handle something but he was able to break it whitout trying real hard :p still, a lot harder to break than an iphone or a Samsung
[Device Reviews and Information] Krystyna:
Great device, How about battery life and screen on time?
[Device Reviews and Information] droidjo:
Any coupon for this UMI hammer? i saw 1949deal provides $3 coupon, coupon code: 1949deal0808. $126.99 is the cheapest price. I saw the drop test review on Giz, Really unbelievable, it has been dropped for more than three times. It still work, no smashing on the screen. UMI Hammer is so strong and tough.
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
Why do you ask something that have already been answered? see post #3 the cheapest price is 124$ the price you mention is more expensive!
[Device Reviews and Information] droidjo:
yeah, i think so, i will compare it with others, then choose one!
[Device Reviews and Information] xmaxxmax:
Hi guys, what about compass? Is Google Skymaps working properly? Thank you!
[Device Reviews and Information] thibistin:
Hello

Can we root this phone + I dont find the battery remplace in the internet
[Device Reviews and Information] stuccamelo:
Mine is pre-rooted!

---------- Post added at 10:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

First day 13 hours and 10 minutes with 2hours and 10 minutes of screen on.
[Device Reviews and Information] bigrammy:
Custom Recovery

Hi All,

Here is my ported TWRP Play Edition plus the STOCK recovery as you may need it for UMi OTA's.

Download Here

Flash with UMI's Rootjoy, Flashify from the Play Store, or Fastboot if you know how to use it ;)

More Recovery's to follow when I get the Time :rolleyes:

Enjoy. :cool:
[Device Reviews and Information] rider011:
Switch sdcard

About recovery, is a great work! Easy install and nice looking.

About sdcard like primary memory, the problem is that the external sdcard become sdcard2 and at the sdcard is the internal memory.

Any one know how to switch sdcrd2 to become sdcard?

I remember in the zopo 500+ was available a package to flash from the recory.
[Device Reviews and Information] bigrammy:
I assume you are referring to the ROM and not the recovery :confused:

To set external SD as Primary or "Default Write Disk" go to /Settings/storage/ and choose phone storage = internal_SD or SD card = External_SD ;)

Just incase you are talking about the recovery :confused:

Go to /Backup/ tap on "Storage" and choose Micro-SD ;)

See Attached Image.
[Device Reviews and Information] badboy1286:
Hi,

i have v5.1516.00 and the correct Drivers and flashed exactly as you discripe.

But after green circle when i Hold down VOL up and Power button to come to the recovery, there is also a black screen so i did not get to recovery :(

Do you have an idee why the Phone wont connect to mobile services after flashing back 4.4 with SP Flash Tool??

Thank YOu
[Device Reviews and Information] bigrammy:
Ok so after you get the Green Circle.

1. remove the phone from the PC.

2. Remove the battery for 1 minute

3. Put the battery back in.

4. Hold the Volume UP button.

5. Long press the Power button.

6. Point to Recovery using the Volume Up button.

7. Select Recovery by pressing Volume Down button.

8. Continue to do the Cache wipes as described by UMi :fingers-crossed:

UMi should've included a blank Cache.img in the update really as this would of solved the need to boot to recovery. :rolleyes:

If still no boot then it's probably as [MENTION=2105197]s7yler[/MENTION] has said.
[Device Reviews and Information] badboy1286:
Yes i have different colored black lines on the screen :(

---------- Post added at 04:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:03 PM ----------

So can anybody help with the Problem that the FOne wont lock in in mobile services on both SIM Cards??

I flashed back to Stock 4.4 from NeedRom and than flashed over the newest 4.4 from Rootjoy.....but still this Problem :( Phone is useless with this Problem :(

Thx

---------- Post added at 04:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:07 PM ----------

I just can get ONE Card to work when i use ONE Card as 4G card AND Mobile Internet Card ...ARRRRRR
[Device Reviews and Information] MacArthur67:
Sounds to me like you lost your IMEI. Do you have the original box left? The IMEI is printed on a sticker on the backside. Did you do a NVRAM backup before flashing 5.1? It's a common problem with MTK devices to loose the IMEI and get a "generic" number after a wipe + flash and that number won't work in your network.
[Device Reviews and Information] badboy1286:
I didn`t know what a NVRAM backup is ;) So i think i didn`t do this .... So with other Words....The Phone is Brigged totaly?

Yes i have the Orignal Box left... What can i do, to get back IMEI?
[Device Reviews and Information] kyogiro:
I upgraded to the latest 5.1 ROM, does anyone know how we could get the Recent Apps button instead of the Menu one ?

Edit : nerver mind, I followed those intructions and I successfully remapped my menu button into recent apps button.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/help/remap-left-capacitive-button-functions-t2340740
[Device Reviews and Information] MacArthur67:
Your phone isn't bricked. It's nearly impossible to brick a MTK device. There's always a way back (but it can take some time).

You can use the MTKDroidTools for both NVRAM backup and to restore a lost IMEI. First check if you have in fact lost it. Settings > About the phone > Status and then compare your actual IMEI now with the ones printed on the box. If you have in fact lost it I can give you instructions on how to do later or direct you to another thread here on XDA where you find necessary information.
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
I think your phone is not the final retail version, but one of the engineering samples. Because they use another display, and another display driver, that is why you get the lines on the screen and also why the Android 5.0 ROM doesn't work for you. From where did you get your phone or did you buy it used?

Check the IMEI by typing in the dialer *#06# does it show you the IMEIs or not?
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
Follow this guide to insert your IMEI numbers again via engineer mode *#*#3646633#*#*

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46877221&postcount=392

Important it must be AT + not AT+ so you have to make a space after AT and the Plus.
[Device Reviews and Information] Tickerz:
Hello all

kitkat or lollipop which one best?. does anyone see bugs after lollipop update?

help me please
[Device Reviews and Information] badboy1286:
Hi,

i buy the phone at efox-shop.com.

Should i try to get a new one from Efox?

What are the negativ aspects of the engineering samples?

Will the rootjoy version of 5.1 work for me?

The IMEI was resetet to 12345abcdefg ;)

Good phone :D

Thank you all!!
[Device Reviews and Information] nyco:
Does hammer got MHL plz ?)
[Device Reviews and Information] GilMateus:
mine has got MHL in the setings menu and it´s active (Android 5.1 rom), if it works is i have no clue

About the loliop 5.1 rom all works very well only except for the removal of the DT2W feature that i miss so much :crying:
[Device Reviews and Information] Xpresso38:
Yeah.

The rom 5.1 working good. :good:

Need smart wake now :crying:
[Device Reviews and Information] Tickerz:
seems like some features missing :rolleyes: so kitkat still safe
[Device Reviews and Information] nyco:
Thank you for your answer.

Have you test it in real condition ?
[Device Reviews and Information] kyogiro:
We got Android 5.1 almost 100% vanilla, so most of the inner perks of kk are gone if they were from UMI.
[Device Reviews and Information] MacArthur67:
Did you notice any performance improvement in Lollopop over KK in terms of benchmarks such as AnTuTu and battery time? I have several Hammers out among friends and I'm a bit hesitant to recommend an upgrade or help people upgrade if there are no or very little improvments. I have not had time to test myself yet.
[Device Reviews and Information] kyogiro:
I just bought 2 hammers for my family. When I received them, I just turned on the phone to see if everything works and to check the components (to be sure it's a genuine Hammer).

After 5 minutes or so, I updated to Lollipop, so I can't really give you an answer. Haven't really used the phone with Kitkat not Lollipop.
[Device Reviews and Information] bigrammy:
There is not much difference in performance or at least not that anyone would notice.

The KK rom was is pretty much perfect with Hotnot, Tap to wake, Gestures etc etc all working well. :good:

The LP rom seems to be working well and is a nice Clean Rom without the above extras so it's purely about choice in my opinion. :o

If you're happy with KK then stay with it as there are a good few KK custom rom's about and when you get bored with them switch to LP and give that a spin. :laugh:

Thats what makes these MTK phones so great you can flash back and forward without any problems. ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] MacArthur67:
Thanks for the info! I won't use the hammer myself, I just bought a few in China for friends and because I was curious to see what you get for 13% of the cost for a new iPhone 6 or Samsung S6. I would rather stay on a well working 4.4 than going to a buggy 5.1 if I was a normal user like my friends. I have a MT6752 device now and in a week or so also a MT6795 device to play with instead, but I will come back to this thread as soon as I need some information or have anything to share about my friends Hammers.
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
In Antutu I got 32000 with KK and now 34000 with Lollipop, not much of a difference.

In battery time I got no difference, I tested with Geekbench 3 Battery Test also.
[Device Reviews and Information] Tickerz:
Hello

After 06/01 kitkat update gps very poor :crying: what about lollipop version and other roms. still same?

[YOUTUBE]Rabw723XdNI[/YOUTUBE]
[Device Reviews and Information] Duarte_Martins:
The sound in phone calls is a little low in places with some noise. Theres any way to increase max volume?
[Device Reviews and Information] voliotis:
Probleme with TWRP for lollipop. i can't restore lollipop image from backup!!!!