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[G4 General] jerflash:
I was at the beach on sunday and i had no problem with it in the sun. I do have a skinomi glass protector that is polarized on it so it may help with that some. I kept it on 90% brightness when using so it would not get to hot
[G4 General] wadamean:
Yes it very well for direct sunlight, the g4, but it's so annoying when it gets all gray and faded out colors when in direct sunlight
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Pulverizer:
Hi All

Last week I visited my company HQ in San jose.

And good news I can get a Galaxy S6 active with ATT GoPhone prepaid service.

When I stayed in USA, CA. I didn't expect Software update. Becuase, its very newly phone. I'm very satisfied Galaxy S6 active's overall performance.

But this is my big mistake.

When I came back to south korea, I noticed revised firmware are available in AT&T OTA(FOTA/Update) server.

See : http://www.att.com/esupport/softwareUpdateArticle.jsp?sid=KB426851&cv=820

So I decided OTA update then push "About phone - Software update "

But every time displayed as "Software interrupted" also reviewed adb logcat log, many error displayed by "CLIENT AUTH Error"

=> It seems FOTA server authenticate through ATT CIngular APN then if authenticate successful, Firmware file download via Wi-FI network.

I don't understand because i activated as AT&T Go Phone prepaid service, why I can't get and update AT&T Official OTA through ATT OTA server.

Thus I request my US colleague and he asked to ATT REP regarding this OTA problem.

Few minute ago my colleague forwarded ATT REP answer "they have no way to add an imei to update servers unless that device is active on the AT&T network."

If you get a software update via OTA oneshot, IMEI Registration and device is active on the AT&T network

[Preparaion for Software update via OTA]

Active AT&T Sim card

AT&T branded device (Galaxy S6 ATT or Galaxy S6 Active ATT or Galaxy S6 Edge ATT)

Wi-fi AP or hotspot.

Do you have another get a ATT OTA method without active ATT sim or account?

Or If you have successful OTA experience without active ATT sim or account,Please let us know.

Because, I hope to get a minor or major OTA in any oversea country.

Also I really really wouldn't understand AT&T Software's policy.

I have never seen this kind of OTA limitation is powerful Carrier in the UNIVERSE or COSMOS. It must be corrective by FCC.

For reference, Now VZW recent device get a latest FOTA update even NON-vzw sim and NON-vzw network.

I could update Verizon LG G3 device with NO SIM status in South korea.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Pulverizer:
Found ATT official announcement from ATT Official forum.

https://forums.att.com/t5/Android/G...-IF-YOU-RE-NOT-AN-AT-amp-T/m-p/4242325#M59143

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] MarineSSGT0629:
There isn't a legal requirement for any software company to offer updates to software. So regulating the distribution methods and choices is probably out of the question.

Any improvements to the product are for your convenience. Yes, we have come to expect them but again, there is no obligation by the manufacturer to offer them at all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Unhived__Mind:
This thread title needs to be changed to

" crying over an update I can't get"

If you want the update get on the main AT&T service...if no...then stop crying over it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] fanzirelli:
Jesus, you do know your carrier will roll out their update as well eventually right? Phone wars continues my friend. Just like Xbox or ps4 will get exclusives or early release before the other console, it's all just part of the war for your money.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Pulverizer:
Thank you for your suggestion. Please come to software update without Sim check or AT&T Account check.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Pulverizer:
Exactly what I want to do. I hope to crying.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] blessedsword:
Just ATT Sim man :)

I tested it when I update to OF3. You just and have to need ATT sim card, no need ATT account

---------- Post added at 03:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:39 AM ----------

******I have an inportant information.******

I have a friend in Vietnam, I and him got an S6A.

I bought an S6A in Bestbuy, paid off.

He bought and S6A in ATT shop, paid off too.

But

I can get the unlock code after 2 days request in ATT webs => The staff in bestbuy told me, I can get the code if I buy ATT device in best buy for Free.

He tried like me, but the system said no => I asked 3 customers service in ATT website before, all of them said I have to contract an ATT SIM for 2 months (minimum $45/month for SIM card) and I could get unlock code after that for "free" after paid at least $90 for them.

the Important thing is :

My S6A (bestbuy) Cannot get OTA update (unlock or non-unlock) if I dont have ATT SIM.

His S6A (ATT shop) Can get OTA update (unlock or non-unclock) without ATT SIM card and another carrier in used. (he can get OTA for OF3 and the newest OF4).

*Yesterday,he bought an unlock code in a Vietnam mobile phone shop and It was unlocked, now he can use the vietnam's carrier.

I will show you the screenshot of his phone after I go home.

Sorry about my English.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] iwannabuys6a:
Hi there!

Very good information, thank you for this!

Anyway any updates? Have you updated your (Bestbuy) phone?

Looks like the best way to buy S6A at ATT shop and unlock it at 3rd parties for $20-25 ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] blessedsword:
Where do you live?

If you live in USA, you can active the ATT SIM card include the S6 Active's Box.

If you live in another country, I have no Idea for S6A which you buy in Bestbuy.

Follow the thread , I have a tip "how to active ATT sim for 26 days"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] iwannabuys6a:
Thank you for reply! I want to purchase phone in USA (ATT or BestBuy) but I will use it in Finland with another GSM carrier. But according to the information above I would prefer to have any further software updates available for this phone.

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] blessedsword:
Ok, Let's buy in ATT shop. After bring you phone in Finland, buy an unlock code (~ $20 - $50).

Unlock the phone and use like an perfect phone ever. S6A can use full options of GSM, UMTS and LTE.

:) sorry my bad English.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] BlueCider:
Unlocking & Software Updates

Perhaps this is no longer an issue, but in regards to being able to update the software for your phone when not on the AT&T network,

doesn't the following post cover it?: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/galaxy-s6-active/downloading-flashing-att-galaxy-s6-t3260744
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
So I've been recently attempting to root my Desire 820q. I've been failing back and forth on getting it rooted, both APK Methods and PC software. It keeps refusing to get rooted, And I'm not taking the risk to unlock bootlock and go on with that method. It's just too risky.

Is there any other way to root the phone or any successful rooting software or APKs? I can't seem to find one.

Or is there any auto bootlock unlocker PC software that I can use?

Any help would be appreciated.
[XDA Assist] GuestK0087:
Hi, thanks for using XDA assist! :)

First, please create an account so you can post in other forums.

Here is your device's main forum area:

(You should bookmark this)

http://xdaforums.com/desire-820

After creating your account, please ask your question here:

http://xdaforums.com/desire-820/help

The experts for your device are located there and will be able to help.

Good luck!

:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] highlander07422:
Hi All,

I"m not rooted yet. Anyone running this? I miss some options that the s5 Touchwiz has that S6 has gotten removed.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FoggyNotion:
My Motorola RAZR M will not let me attach any files or pictures to any website or email, or b. When I click the attach button, nothing happens. I'm unsure if the problem is the phone itself or if it is the browsers I'm using, or if it is straight talk doing it. Not sure, any ideas?
[Xperia Z2 General] antkalaitzakis96:
Hello

I made this thread so people like me, with microphone problems while we are talking on a phone, gather and disguise different solutions and tips.

Just some info about this problem for those who don't have it or who aren't sure.

​

When we talk to the phone, the other party complain that they can't hear us well, like we are on the other side of the room. But It's not a hardware problem because If we record something on mono channel(uses only bottom mic) the mic works GREAT!
​

We paid for a flagship phone!​

Known Solutions till now:​

1. Disable Noice Cancelling Suppression (Settings->Call->Noice Cancelling Suppression)..... Didn't really work for me

2. Use [MENTION=6756527]Allodi[/MENTION]'s solution (Link) .....I tested it with my landline phone and it was working pretty good but some people complained about cracking sounds..

Feel Free to post if you have the same problem!​
[Xperia Z2 General] bLack_Q:
I got this exact problem since day 1.
[Xperia Z2 General] antkalaitzakis96:
Did you find out any solution?
[Xperia Z2 General] aotaotaot99:
It's hardware problem. Coz i have this problem too.

I was sent to sony center and they fixed it. Until now it's fine and no problem with microphone anymore.

But if it out of warranty try root and edit some value in mixer_paths file.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3131155

here my thread..

**anyway microphone noisecancelling suppression can't work well.. (Here it's a software problem) when turn it on another side will can't hear you well (sound too low level)
[Xperia Z2 General] KyleSforza:
Not hardware problem, I have had 4 Z2s so far (due to the camera not being aligned issue mainly) and I have noticed it only happens when I wash the phone and till 6 or so hours after washing it.
[Xperia Z2 General] reptile64:
We are talking about non-wet phones here
[Xperia Z2 General] antkalaitzakis96:
How can it be a hardware problem since recording works good? :confused:

Maybe older Z2s have some kind of different mic which conflict with the software?

When the phone is wet microphone won't work good, that's normal..
[Xperia Z2 General] aotaotaot99:
In my case except handset it has no problem at all such as recording, VOIP (LINE CALL, FB Messenger and other) .

I have only problem at handset during call with dialer.

See in my thread it's only boost handset during call. Not boost another sound.

Try factory reset and repair the firmware if it still has this problem that's a hardware problem.

Note : don't turn on noise cancelling suppression.
[Xperia Z2 General] antkalaitzakis96:
I already tried it but the other side complains about nasty sounds..
[Xperia Z2 General] aotaotaot99:
If it is still in warranty. Or you can pay a bit.

Try send to Sony Center for repair this problem.

If it is out of warranty.

Try root and do replace my mixer_paths. You can see it in my thread.

Recommended : send to repair.

*How can i check when i call to other ppl or other ppl call to me.

Install call recorder app.

In my case I'm use ACR.

When you call just speak like normal and when it is end open this app and listen it.

*sound of your side will same level of other side.

If you listen your sound well and it same as other side then your pair has a speaker problem. Not your mic.

If your sound nasty or low level and other side is well then it is your mic problem.

- Sorry for my bad english.
[Xperia Z2 General] Haldi4803:
I have the same problem. Always blamed my voice xD

Gonny try out a few things here,thanks.
[Xperia Z2 General] NetSkill:
Its a hardware problem i replaced the mic and everything works great . Yes it looked like its alright during video record but is not! It just looks like that because volume is higher wile recording but after mic replacement it was even better! The mic volume is lower while incall

These batches have defective mics (not all of them)

14w15

14w16

14w17

14w18

Can also appear on other batches but this are the top defective ones

Odoslané z HUAWEI U8815 pomocou Tapatalku

!
[Xperia Z2 General] n301987:
Where did you get these numbers from?

Mine is 14w15 my issue is much better since I disabled the noise canceling option.
[Xperia Z2 General] aotaotaot99:
Mine is 14W30.. Found problem too.
[Xperia Z2 General] Ripan:
I have same mic problem

Phone is batch 14W17. I have sent my phone to Sony service two times. First time just "software upgrade" was made which did not fix anything at all. Second time they changed microphone+some other component(can't remember what) and it seemed to be working much better for couple months, no complains from other end of the call. BUT recently my Z2's microphone problem has come back as worse as it was before. I'm concidering to have it sent to be repaired again. I guess there must be some bigger flaw in design or whatever.. What do you think?
[Xperia Z2 General] NetSkill:
Unfortunately Z2 is the most defective flagship from sony

Here I made a list of problems:

1.Low mic during call

2.Gaps in chasis

3.Off centre camera lens 4.or camera flash

5.Back glass separating from frame in top right corner

All most every z2 has at least one or two of this problem , my first z2 had every of these problems

This is my sixth z2 and finally is aclright except really small gap in button left corner

Odoslané z HUAWEI U8815 pomocou Tapatalku
[Xperia Z2 General] TheOnlyIntruder:
Right, here's a really simple solution. Hold the phone correctly.

I've had this problem myself when I first used the phone and people were complaining that my voice was faint, that I was hard to hear and the reason? Two problems, the 1st, noise cancellation. The noise cancellation feature is rather aggressive and it was also compounded by the issue that I was holding the phone straight down meaning the microphone was pointing to my neck. So I disabled noise cancellation and I readjusted how I held my phone so that the microphone was in-line with my mouth (raising it 45º).

This is a long phone and the microphone is at the bottom of the phone.

There is the possibility of hardware failure but usually, you'll experience the microphone not working in other applications too.

(For reference my phone is a 14W15 device)
[Xperia Z2 General] antkalaitzakis96:
I sent my phone for a repair 10 days ago and I received it yesterday.

I can confirm it's a hardware problem since it is working pretty good now.

Now the problem is the noice cancelling problem, why hasn't sony resolve it already?
[Xperia Z2 General] RaulB7:
Problem with mic Fixed in my Z2

I had the same issue: the mic didn't work and only produce noise when call, and I tried everything I found except the root fix. But I solved the problem by connecting my earphones and try Google search while connected, it worked, then I unplugged the earphones and the phone mic was working again like a charm :D

I used the Sony diagnose tool and everything was Ok

I hope it help.

Sorry for my bad english.
[Xperia Z2 General] otto81709:
it only happens with aosp in my xperia z2 no with other rom, not hardware problem.
[Xperia Z2 General] Austin.gonzo:
Hi I think I know what you mean... I think the reason is due to the noise cancellation, I used a marshmallow costum Rom and I called via Skype and there was no noise cancellation (I think it was because the Rom was beta and noise cancellation wasn't plant on it) and you could hear everything that made sound in the area. So I don't think it's a hardware problem but a software problem.
[Xperia Z2 General] nurps:
Did the newest firmware fix this?
[Xperia Z2 General] szaman89:
Every rom which have noise cancellation option in settings have no problem with mic. New rom .291 is free from mic problems. Just disable noise cancellation in settings.
[Xperia Z2 General] nurps:
The new firmware didn't change a thing. XML patch made it impossible for Google Speech Recognition to understand me. Noise cancellation doesn't matter.

But if I switch to phone to talk via loudspeaker its fine. Is the phone using a different microphone in this mode?
[Xperia Z2 General] brahim-islam:
i have same problem . smartphone of sony had many problems . the company don't fix its . thanks for all members. for yours Interaction

with my respects.
[Xperia Z2 General] rbrandser:
i cleaned the area underneat the display and round the mic when i had the device open. apprently it helped. no noise suppression in settings. :p

and its still a pretty good device, when debloated. big + for cheap spare parts and easy to repair. gonna keep this device for another couple of years :)
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nxym:
So im having a bit of a conundrum. My phone doesnt boot when unplugged. And it actually works fine if i plug it and charge the phone. The second i pull out the cord, the phone shuts down and wouldnt boot past the initial logo. I tried data wipe and flashed cloudyg3 fresh but its still happening. I should also note that this doesnt happen if im in recovery mode.

what should i do? ._.
[Android General] cgrimm9:
work in progress any help would be great. anything you do is at your own risk and possible may brick your phone or OS.

Ok this is a start of rooting this phone just like other carriers phone cricket z987 grand x max plus you need to install king root4.5 worked for me to get temp root. now this is not permenent and will cause phone to get buggy forcing a restart. what has worked with zte max, zte grand x max plus worked was after getting temp root you could install twrp 2.8.6.0 and installing superuser.zip from there gave gave perm root access but not full w/r access. now that does not work with this phone. phone boots into factory bootloader when trying to install twrp.

im looking into more option but as of right now I on a slow stand still till i can figure something out or someone else. feal free to help.
[Android General] mlock420:
Please do I have people asking me if it's possible to root this phone and I said it could happen so fingers crossed
[Android General] cgrimm9:
I tried and pretty much gave up. I can only gain temp root but its would be useful in small things like installing a recovery but there is non that works that I know of. I got titanium backup to back up my system but don't know if it will write if I format. Again any help from would be appreciated
[Android General] jimbog92:
Has any progress been made? I've been tinkering with this for days. Been pulling my hair out trying to dump the rom. If I can get the rom dumped I can attempt to port cwm over.
[Android General] cgrimm9:
try this

stock system.img, boot.img, & recovery.img from someone who has not yet installed TWRP or supersu. To do this, install kingroot 4.5 and terminal emulator and run kingroot to get temp root. Then open terminal emulator and enter the following commands without the ""

"su"

"cd /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name"

"dd if=boot of=/sdcard/boot.img"

"dd if=recovery of=/sdcard/recovery.img"

"dd if=system of=/sdcard/system.img"

You will need to make sure you have at least 3GB of internal storage space before doing this just to be safe. The system.img will probably be about 1.5GB I did this and I got all three files saved to the root of my sd card. it would be easier for you do do this your self I am over my data cap so I cant upload the file

Last edited by cgrimm9; Today at 02:06 AM.
[Android General] jimbog92:
Ok, i got the first 2 to dump, now im guessing the system dump takes a while. where do they dump to exactly? and thanks for the help.

Ok, got all 3 to dump and found the files.. Now, have you made any progress in attempting to port a custom rom?
[Android General] cgrimm9:
I'm to scared to brick my phone gf will kill me if I spend more money on a new phone. There is possibly a way to gain perm root but its risky you can look here

You do this at your own risk you brick your phone I will not beable to help restore.
[Android General] jimbog92:
I may attempt that this weekend. But honestly, I am more worried about getting custom recovery and a custom rom installed.
[Android General] kcallis:
Had there many any follow up on this phone? I would love to get cm12 or cm13 up and running.
[Android General] cgrimm9:
I know its possible I don't think its gonna happen it only needs twrp to be tweaked to install in a different location but I don't see no support for this phone
[Android General] kxhan15:
dude, this phone is so easy to root. you dont need kingroot or any of that crap. you just need to know what your doing with adb. which you should know before you ever get into rooting. email zte support and request your boot loader unlock code. be sure to include you will need to provide them your phones serial number and imei. you willrecieve it in less than 24 hrs. open adb in comand terminal and type "adb devices". adb should return showing your devices serial number and device name. if it does you are good, if not make sure you have usb debugging enabled on your device. if your device does show up then type "adb reboot bootloader". your phone should reboot to the bootloader screen. to make sure this worked type "fastboot devices". Again your devices serial number and device should populate. Then type "fastboot oem unlock and the code you recieved from zte". adb will say "daemon started... time elapsed... write successful. i would download twrp 2.8.7.0. once you have that downloded move it to the same folder your adb is installed at and in adb type "fastboot flash recovery (recoveryname.img)".here again adb will say daemon started... time elapsed... write successful. now move supersu.apk (your super user app) to the root of your sd card. in adb type "fastboot reboot recovery" and your device will reboot into recovery. unplug your phone. on your phone in recovery select install zip. select your sd card. select your superuser apk. the swipe to install. once its done select reboot. bam your device is rooted with super user installed. a lot of times when you unlock your bootloader your device will factory reset so dont be surprised. do this all at your own risk
[Android General] The_Anomalist:
Hello

I would like to help out with this if ppl are still trying. I have experience with kernel building and etc etc but I need to know how to root my phone otherwise I can't dump boot imgs. To port over twrp or cwm. Also the source does not seem to be available so I would have to write a ton of code to do so. And also I noticed this post dates back to when the phone ran 4.4.4. I'm running 5.1.1 and that's another issue once rooted I can do it but we need more support.
[Android General] niisan518:
Have any of you uploaded your boot, recovery and system image. Also have any of you managed root yet. I will be attempting to do so this weekend.
[Android General] dhplap:
Hello, I was wondering if you had any luck rooting. I also have the ZTE Lever running kit kat 4.4
[Android General] dhplap:
Hello, I tried booting into bootloader but it didn't work, just does a normal reboot. It does recognize my phone though when I type adb devices. I contacted zte through email and by phone and they said they don't give those codes. Is the bootloader suppose to be unlocked already? Thank you.
[Android General] kxhan15:
Have you tried just typing "fastboot oem unlock" , or "fastboot oem bootloader unlock" without the unlock code? A lot of devices don't even need a code. Or if your bootloader is already factory unlocked, you could just skip to "fastboot flash recovery".
[Android General] dhplap:
Hello again. Well I tried everything you mentioned. When I type adb devices it shows my device but when I type reboot bootloader it just does a normal reboot. Also when I type fastboot flash recovery with my img. file it just says waiting for device. Any suggestions. I really appreciate the help and your time.
[Android General] kxhan15:
Plug your device in and type adb devices once that is done type ADB reboot fastboot
[Android General] dhplap:
Thanks again. I tried that and it still just does a normal reboot.
[Android General] dhplap:
from what I've researched the bootloader is locked and it's impossible to enter fastboot mode. Thank you very much for your help though.