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[Android Head-Units] War-Rasta:
I don't think a lot of people have tried all 3 options to give an objective opinion. I've only tried connecting to my phone's hotspot and my home router and it works fine on both, however it sometimes takes a while to connect. I would even select the SSID manually and hit "Connect" and it wouldn't do anything. Then I just leave it alone and it connects all by itself in a few minutes.

I haven't used a USB modem so I can't say anything about that.
[Android Head-Units] DiGiTY:
Any hiccups or gotchas when using your phone as a hotspot? Does the phone get hot? Does it drain the phone battery even though plugged into the charger? What's the longest you've had the phone running as a hotspot at a given time?
[Android Head-Units] War-Rasta:
I haven't had any problems with this really. The phone doesn't get any hotter than it usually does (I have a Galaxy S6 Edge). The battery still charges while hotspotting when it's plugged in to my car charger. I've used it for a couple of hours at a time with no problems. The only issue you MAY find is the battery drain even while plugged in, bt that will really depend on your phone and your charger so that's a "try and see" situation.
[Android Head-Units] DiGiTY:
I tested it out today for hours (using phone as hotspot) and you're right - it's a stable experience, no connection issues. The phone didn't get hot and it basically still charged. I was presumed a mobile hotspot device would yield the best experience versus a 3G USB modem (because I saw too many posts citing connectivity issues across multiple models) and phone as a hotspot (because I feared it'll get hot and be subject to connectivity issues too), but phone as a hotspot is solid enough (and I save $20/month over the other two options).

Thanks for the input!
[Android Head-Units] InciterDK:
I've tried all 3 options and i've settled on 3G USB modem with Phone hotspot as backup.

in my radio it NEEDS to be a huawei modem or the radio wont recognize it (tried with a TP-Link but couldnt even see it).

The advantage over both phone hotspot and dedicated hotspot (and the reason i use this solution) is that it turns on with the radio, and no need to worry about unsecure network as it isnt shared.

The disadvantage is that it is a bit slow on startup, and looses connection from time to time (could be network related tho)
[Android Head-Units] DiGiTY:
Yeah, that's why I was weary of going with the 3G USB modem option as most say theirs lose connection often.

The phone as a hotspot option is still working very well for me. My only complaint is that I have to manually turn it on every time I get in the car
[Android Head-Units] InciterDK:
that was one of the reasons i didnt want to use the hotspot solution. It didnt help my dedicated hotspot solution was in my trunk and the "on" indicator was broken :(
[Android Head-Units] DiGiTY:
Oh, so dedicated hotspot devices don't automatically power on and start sharing/wifi when receiving power?
[Android Head-Units] InciterDK:
Not the one i used... I needed to turn it on when i needed it (usually just before i started my car). The one i used had a power saving mode so if it wasnt used for 15 min it would turn off to save power on the internal battery (7h capacity)
[Android Head-Units] War-Rasta:
Surely there must be a way to disable that and have it power on automatically when connected to AC. I understand tehe power saving feature, but it should be possible to disable it at least when it's not using it's own battery.

In my case, I use my phone to share the connection via wifi and I set it up to automatically start the hotspot when it's connected to the radio via bluetooth and turn it off when it disconnects. That way I don't even have to worry about turning it on/off.
[Android Head-Units] DiGiTY:
I thought about setting it up that way too, but my phone doesn't automatically reconnect to the heat units Bluetooth when in range/in the car. How do you get your phone to auto reconnect to Bluetooth and how do you set it up so that hotspot auto starts after that connection?
[Android Head-Units] War-Rasta:
It's actually the headunit that automatically reconnects. Go to the bluetooth options and check the settings for your device (after you've paired it). By default it should automaticqally reconnect though, unless you changed it, but check anyways. As for the automatic hotspot, I use an app called NFC Retag. It's meant to be for automating tasks when you use an NFC tag (hence the name, duh!) but it also supports some other trigger, such as detecting when the phone connects to a specific device via bluetooth. I'm using it since I already had it for a few things I do with NFC tags and it's worked like a charm, but I guess you could also do the same with Tasker or some other app.
[Android Head-Units] DiGiTY:
Just another follow up - phone as hotspot is still very solid for me. The only problem is it cuts out temporarily at start of calls but cuts back in seconds later in a call.

Hope that helps someone

P.S. - I'm running LG G3 Android 5.0.1 on AT&T with Joying 2818H 7 inch RK3188 based 1024x600 head unit running Malaysk June and then August 2015 ROMs
[Android Head-Units] ricky0001:
I have an 4g usb modem and it doesnt work on my car stereo. I have plugged it to that usb 3g wire i got but it will not connect to car stereo .

How does it work ? Please help ..
[Android Head-Units] DiGiTY:
From what I read 4G modems aren't compatible, only some 3G WCDMA USB modems work and those aren't very stable
[Android Head-Units] Sacrifus:
I have Tasker setup on my phone to automatically activate/deactivate the wifi hotspot when it connects/disconnects bluetooth to the headunit. The headunit then automatically connects when it detects the wifi signal. Works great and I never have to touch anything or take my phone out of my pocket.
[Android Head-Units] DiGiTY:
Ya, I got it to auto connect by checking the button in the Bluetooth app. The thing that sucks is phone screen needs to be awake and unlocked for hotspot to turn on. Otherwise it just sits in the background saying "Authenticating..." forever and never turning on
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arawn1:
Hi. I'm trying to unlock my S4 to use another sim. It's locked to EE. It's now been 2 years so I've got the S6 today. Giving the S4 to my partner.

I tried the *#0011# method. Can't get to the UMTS menu. Tried the Region Unlocker App without success. I tried downloading a random 4.2.2 ROM from the development section to access the Service Menu and I'm now stuck in a boot loop. I used to have 4.4.2 installed.

Please help? :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Unlocking only works on stock ROMs. If you downloaded a Jellybean ROM from the development section, you're doing it wrong.

While the unlock methods used here do work if the directions are followed correctly, there's no guarantee the unlock will be retained with ROM updates or baseband changes. You're better off asking EE for an unlock code, or buying an unlock code. Unlike the unlock methods here, once that code is input, it unlock the device for good.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jco83:
My S4 just downloaded a 386.93mb ota firmware update just wondered of there is any info out there about it :D

I9505, UK/German csc
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
If you were on Android 4.4.2 before, you just got the upgrade to Android 5.0.1.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxys3lover:
I was on CM12 stock 5.0.2 (version 12.0-YNG1TAS2I3) and i wanted to root my phone , so I unlocked bootloader and rooted the phone but now I want to flash a new Rom but I ve read in a couple of rom threads that we have to flash another 5.1nightly before flashing a ROM and I am not sure I understand this part.

I would be grateful if someone could help me with the process of flashing a 5.1 rom and gaaps for the first time on a freshly rooted phone

P.S : ( I also want to use calaukin's gaaps modified by mohit (http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/themes-apps/gapps-modified-slim-gapps-calkulin-t3082242).
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Flashing the CM12.1 nightly first ensures that your firmware is up to date. The process goes like this:

1. Download the latest CM12.1 nightly and install it with your custom recovery (no need to flash gapps, but make sure you perform a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik cache) first).

2. Boot the phone up once.

3. Boot back into your custom recovery and perform a full wipe.

4. Install your chosen ROM + gapps.

5. Boot phone.

6. Enjoy.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxys3lover:
Thank you so much :). I followed your guide too so thank you for the support .
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davebugyi:
It is not necessary to flash nightly first, most ROM threads provide a separate firmware flashable .zip (just make sure it is flashed correctly, cause people reported issues with newer TWRP than 2.8.6.0)
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
I used to share your opinion. But, while a lot of ROM threads do provide a firmware zip, they aren't maintained, it's usually uploaded and forgotten about. Flashing the nightly ensures that you're on the very latest firmware available.
[General Questions and Answers] waleed.mirza:
Hello huys! Please help me rooting my android phone currently runing OS kitkat 4.4.2. But I'm unable to root it. I've tried every single method I could. I've tried kingoroot, vroot, sroot, one click root, framaroot, towel root.. But none of them woked for me. While rooting my phone tends to restart but the OS stucks and it doesn't reboot. And if you guys can help then Please!!!
[General Questions and Answers] DHBALOACH:
My q mobile l 10 does not down load anu thing pl. Guide what to do
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] flamery:
Just saw this on the official Nubia page, appears to be android 5.0 with split partitions for Nubia Z7 mini dual sim:

http://www.nubia.cn/service.php?sid=5

(use translate)

Has anyone tried this? or seen it before?

I am rooted and gapped so I am a few versions behind as I lost OTA abilities, has anyone got this OTA? Would prefer to do it via this method than using their tool.

EDIT:

Looks like tomorrow is the day:

Dear Cowboys: Hello, everyone! Thank you very much for the concern and support of Nubia. We have been trying to improve the user experience of the system, but also endeavor to provide stable version, on Friday, we will publish Z7, Z7mini, Z7Max, the official version Z9mini and X6, the beta version Z9Max and subsequent versions will continue to update . We will soon open Z9Max, Z9mini recruiting closed beta, so stay tuned Oh! For nubia UI you have any questions and suggestions are welcome to nubia UI area or issue recommendations section exchanges. Once again, thank you for your patience. Nubian because you have more exciting! nubia team 2015-7-8
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] avin4:
new stable Lollipop for mini's been officially released

link( in Chinese): http://pan.baidu.com/s/1hqGSezy (password:5mpy , MD5: 2651F3539381AA0B12A21B54729E2EBD )

Above rom can only be upgraded via official upgrade software: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1bnc0J1d (password: 2mua)

Be warned if u choose this one u must use the upgrade software I gave in the link, because there's some changes to the software, using old ones will cause boot loop.

Be warned using this method will lose all ur personal data and apps. U can only upgrade using this method if ur current rom is official 1.82 (4.4 Kitkat) or 2.03, 3.01 (5.0 Lollipop), if using other roms, CM or YIOS for example, the upgrade software will refuse to continue >_<. However, using MIUI6 is OK, because it is based on official 1.82.

recovery zip ROM: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1pJxaYM3 (passowrd:el1j, MD5: 4C409536B1124A86E65F1B66E94E0C2C)

This zip file can be flashed using both official and CM based recovery, provided ur current ROM is official 3.01, otherwise boot loop is also expected

As the files are too large, the only way to download them is by install a clound file management program issued by Baidu. Blame Nubia for not using cloud disk with English support :P

download link of Baidu cloud file manager:http://bcscdn.baidu.com/netdisk/BaiduYunGuanjia_5.2.7.exe
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] flamery:
Just an FYI for other users lookign to upgrade.

My update went well. I installed 1.82 via custom reocvery method. This lost all data but thats what i wanted, to start fresh.

the I used the nubia updater tool to flash the 3.12 rom.

Once the rom is loaded, you will find a lot of junk chinese apps so you will want to clear those out and of course no root or google apps.

here is how to achieve this:

Root - download kingroot pak file from google, run it and you will have root. Its a bit bloaty, you can uninstall all the apps it creates except kinguser (this is the equivalent of superSu) - would be interested to now if anyone else has found a root method that works.

Install custom recovery:

https://mega.co.nz/#!fsMXSC6A!2Vpqy2SGIC_WbFAqNgzE6WgArW2vaWha-zwp_o7yvqE

Enable USB debugging

extract nx507j_twrp_2_8_5_0_NEW archive

connect phone via usb

run recovery.bat

(thanks to another xda user for this)

Boot into the recovery, and install:

pa_gapps-modular-mini-5.0.1-20150418-signed.zip

(google for that file, others may work but this is minimal and does what you need)

Once rebooted, open playstore, enter your gmail, then your contacts and calendar will be synced!

install an app like links2sd or root uninstall and start clearing out all of the garbage apps.

That should be enough to get you started. I will attempt to install xposed tomorrow.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] flamery:
Xposed:

see my other thread for xposed
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] pedrud:
So I seem to be stuck. I had used the nubia updater to get to 2.03 and rooted and dropped in TWRP. After that I did a TWRP backup. Next I did the usual steps and flashed CM12. Now I want to update again; but, my backup file of 2.03 is corrupted and won't boot. When I try to use the nubia update tool it doesn't see the phone even though it says the driver is installed correctly. I have also tried the steps that [MENTION=6575655]rx1[/MENTION] posted on 7 May, but that hasn't worked yet. In my device manager settings it has Android Phone with a dropdown that says Android Composite ADB Interface and the driver is installed correctly. However, a little further in the list it says Other Devices and lists Android with the yellow exclamation. Despite what I try it won't find the driver for that one. It's confusing because one says it is correctly installed (as does the Qualcomm Drivers installer) and the other does not. Ohh, and when I look at my computer (sorry not a PC guy, borrowing from a friend) under Devices with Removable Storage, the phone shows as a DVD player. Any ideas or help out here?

Sorry, posted in wrong thread.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] AGelu:
I think you wiped system when you installed CM 12 or later . Your phone has already merged partitions and you don't need Nubia Tools anymore.

- Go to TWRP

- Downlod form PC a 3.01 or 3.12 ROM , preferable rooted .

- install it after wipe only " factory reset " .

If your PC can't see the phone ( only as DVD ) ....try to re-install CM 12 from phone .
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] flamery:
The only driver that works:

uninstall all existing items form your device manager, disconnect phone

download package: https://mega.co.nz/#!GN9GSQZL!F4ZMFAPPJKR8VBM0wqPWTaBB2Fuv6C1Go0bFl3fD6SM

run it and select option 1 install drivers

reconnect phone

(dont use this tool for anything other than dirvers on z7 mini.

Also agree with poster above you shouldn't be using nubia tool to flash a cm ROM. Use the instructions cm provide.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] pedrud:
Thanks for your help. Although, I will say that I used TWRP to flash CM12, not the nubia updater. I do know that much. Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but it seems one of you is saying that I should use the update tool to get to 3.01 or 3.12 and the other seems to say flash it with TWRP; am I misunderstanding something here?

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The package says Z7Max? Is it actually for the mini?
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] flamery:
Yes, as I said above only use this tool to install drivers. They are the same. Don't use it for anything else on a mini.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] pedrud:
Thanks. That was my only problem. I had been using the wrong drivers. It worked quick and simple, just like it did before.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] igor79:
First of all hello everyone since this is my 1st post :)

I upgraded to official 3.01 Lollipop and I want to ask if it is possible to install playstore without root since I want to run an app that won't work if the phone is rooted and I can't find it anywhere else other than playstore, otherwise I would be just fine without all the google apps.

Alternatively would it work if I installed a pre rooted ROM and then unroot it, is that possible?

Hope this thread is suitable for these questions and thanx in advance to anyone that can help.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] flamery:
What app is it called? Maybe I can find it on play store then send you the apk install file.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] igor79:
It's called OTE TV GO but from what I've read even if you can find the apk it will not work unless you have downloaded it from your device.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] flamery:
Well I don't know how much luck you will have because it shows as incompatible with my device. (maybe because Im root?)

Anyways the way to do it is, either from chrome or firefrox install this extension on your PC

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/.../cgihflhdpokeobcfimliamffejfnmfii?hl=en&gl=VN

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/apk-downloader/

go into the options and enter your device ID and email etc. then yeah just do as it says, go to the playstore then the extension will allow you to directly download the apk file then copy it and then install to your device.

Second option is, there is a app called "rootcloak" that will hide the fact you are rooted from any apps you choose to, so in theory the playstore and ota thing wont know you have root.
[ZTE Z7, Z7 Max, Z7 Mini] igor79:
I tried the firefox extension but when I try to download any app I get "Cannot download this app.

Login session has expired or your email and device ID are incorrect/not activated on Google Play app"

Will try second option as soon as possible. Thanx anyway :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HuEx:
Guys .. If my tab is stolen how can i find it ? And also.. If a tab an smart phone were on a single Google account . . wht happen if the theif tried to open tab and he cant because of the lock screen .. Is google encrypts the smart phone and tab or wht ??

I have a strange bug on my friend .. He have a tab and Note 3.. They was linked to same google account and the tab was stolen ... Then after that .. He couldnt access to his phone

No software work .. Encrypt

*When he click on erase data .. No thing is happen ..:confused::confused::confused::confused:

This is wht happen ..

*All time fail ..

*Tried to get pit file

And already bring it .. Still say fail .

I think . the thief tried to open the tab.

Then ha cant

So google make all devices which link to this acc .. Denied

*Or some thing like that.

Tried diff. Soft & Tar. & tried 4 files of software !!

*Diff.. USB.

*Diff.. PC &Laptops

Every thing . .

Any idea Guys ??
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Chill:
It's much better if you will change the title of your post to have the proper answer, people who knows the answer won't check the thread if you will post it that way.

Cheers.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxpayne4:
you can remotely control it like erase or encrypt data.........if ur account is still active

---------- Post added at 06:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:03 PM ----------

You Should Probably change the title first
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny1991:
I think he means that he can't access note either.

Kinda messy explanation
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HuEx:
ReNamed :D Thx ,, But Really Guys i needs a Hlp .. Mob Still not boot ,, i think it`s will be a hardware fix !! :\
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] boo85:
I would just like to share an observation I had after playing around with my newly bought z3+! When MyXperia is activated, the bootloader will not be allowed to be unlocked.

While looking around for info on rooting, I decided to check if my bootloader was allowed to be unlocked. To my horror, under the service menu, it stated bootloader unlock not allowed. However I remembered reading that MyXperia service loaded into the bootloader to prevent it's removal, after disabling it, the status changed to bootloader unlock allowed.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] schecter7:
That's good info. Thanks!
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] xDope:
Sony stated on their website :

"After unlocking your device, you should not enable My Xperia (found in the settings menu under security on some devices running Android 5.0) as this might cause the device to malfunction."
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ General] shafiq01:
Good finding, but for now Z3+ isn't listed on the Sony open devices in regards to unlock bootloader options.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jollywhitefoot:
Anyone else missing the quote and multi quote buttons when going to reply to a thread? I only have the report, thank and quick reply buttons. Maybe I've just been cut off from quoting...
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iElvis:
It's not just you. Even the quote message option doesn't work for me.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jollywhitefoot:
Cleared chrome data and it's all good now.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iElvis:
I didn't clear anything, and all of a sudden it's fine. :eek:
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jollywhitefoot:
Ha. Funny. I suspected it might have been a coincidence. I cleared chrome data and the buttons weren't immediately there, then after about a minute they showed up
[Moto 360] burtonfamily101:
I had one of these watches way back at launch without 5.1.1 and ended up selling to use Windows phone. But now back on Android and with the new sales of the 360 at bestbuy had to buy again. However I cant get it to turn on by twisting my wrist up to my face. I remember my first watch did this. Is there some kind of setting I am messing in 5.1.1?

Thank you
[Moto 360] burtonfamily101:
You may close post, I found the setting within the app on the phone.
[Moto 360] cmh714:
go to Android Wear - Settings - select your device and there it is.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inked_:
Hi guys

I was just about to encrypt my phone (samsung s5, lollipop) but before encrypting it the phone is asking me to set the lock screen type.

I always have my lock screen set to 4 digit pin but the only options it gives me are password or fingerprint. All the others are greyed out and say “Disabled by administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage”.

Am i really stuck with having to put in a 6 digit password every time i want to use my phone just to be able to have it encrypted?

If so i can understand why people are annoyed with their new phones with lollipop pre installed having encryption enabled by default.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wakamatsu:
That's how Samsung locks things down, I suppose. I have an 8-character password to boot up and a pattern lock for the screen on my N5.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inked_:
So it's Samsung that's disabling the 4 digit pin and not the lollipop OS?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wakamatsu:
I would imagine so. I had a pattern lock for boot up a few days ago.