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[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allthemalarkey19:
I really want to get the Z4 tablet but it doesn't seem like it's going to come to the US anytime soon. Is there an international LTE model that will work on Verizon? Also, do the international models come with unlocked bootloaders?
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DHGE:
AFAIK all models have the option of unlocking the bootloader. Just visit the SONY developer site and get your unlock code.

If an international device does not work on Verizon you could flash an US ROM instead.

I use my phone (Wifi tethering) for LTE ... only one contract for me.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FrostyOrDie:
Have you met Verizon? Do yourself a favor and go buy a T-Mobile sim card

What the French, toast!
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King Cole:
Nah, I doubt you're gonna find anything that works on Verizon unless Sony releases an LTE tablet for CDMA carriers. The international LTE version of the Z4 is GSM (works with AT&T or T-Mobile), which will not work with Verizon's network, or Sprint for that matter.
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevethegreat:
Bootloader unlocking is not officially supported for this device:

http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DHGE:
[MENTION=3241008]Stevethegreat[/MENTION]

give them an IMEI #

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@King Cole

Disclaimer: I am the owner* of Verizon

The info I found:

- from SONY's whitepaper on the SGP771

http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/whitepapers/xperia-z4-tablet-sgp771-white-paper/

No CDMA.

- from Verizon:

https://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/4g-lte/#coverage

https://www.verizonwireless.com/news/LTE/Overview.html

I see nothing that prevents a connection as long as the LTE coverage is there. You want LTE speed for the fun (anything less than UMTS HSPA+ Cat 24 sucks IMO).

* only part of it
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevethegreat:
I'd have to get the tablet in hand first :p

By the by I think you already unlocked your Z4's bootloader.

Can you check whether miracast works still? It's kinda of a big deal to me, some xperia devices report their miracast function broken after a bootloader unlock, others don't (which of two is tablet Z4?).
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DHGE:
I do not know what miracast is - I suppose something with Digital Restriction Management (DRM).

If I see this I run as fast as I can and vote with my wallet (not buying it).

analogous:

One of the banks I am working with has a banking app. It does not work on rooted devices (look at the ratings for DKB in PlayStore).

The same bank over a browser on the same device has banking as it used to be ...

There must be a way for miracast too ...
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevethegreat:
Miracast is basically a wireless HDMI protocol so yeah it carries all the DRM associated with it. I'm not into DRM filled software either and try to avoid it but (like HDMI) it's almost the only game in town in wirelessm beaming. I root all my devices and I could still use it (even though I would lose other "exclusives"). It's a bit sad to see it "go" mostly because there is no (true) alternative in content beaming (a quick way to show pictures, videos and content in general to many people at once).

And I guess "once unlocked" ... One never gets it back (even if one relocks), I think I just found an obvious downside of Sony priducts :/. Thanks
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fennytansy:
I actually tried to put verizon sim card in and attempted to connect.

It is able to detect the network, but not able to make a successful connection. ( I think it's the apn setting issue, where i simply cannot save apn with mcc 310 + mnc 012 )

Been looking around since then.

If you guys had any ideas of anything to try. let me know. i'd love to try them out.:rolleyes:
[Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FrostyOrDie:
I'd like to know what carriers and plans people have found to work in US.

What the French, toast!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] losonn:
I've got a T-Mobile D801 and tried flashing to the stock lollipop rom D80130b_00 using TWRP and the instructions on this page, but the flash must have failed. I did a full factory reset back to stock 4.4.3 prior to attempting this flash and I'm not sure what (if anything) I did wrong for the flash to fail. I can boot in factory reset mode and select clear everything, but then I just see the android guy with gears turning for 2 seconds and the phone reboots again.

Now I'm in a bootloop where I get an "error: Boot certification verify" above the T-Mobile startup logo followed by a "Demigod Crash Handler: Critical Error!" screen that provides options for rebooting (volume down) or putting the phone into download mode (volume up). After using the volume up the screen displays "Volume Up is pressed: Jump to Dload mode" and after connecting via USB appears in device manager as "LGE AndroidNet USB Serial Port (COM41)". I can't (1) boot directly into download mode or (2) get back into TWRP.

I've tried both the KDZ and TOT methods listed in this thread and neither are working. The LG Flash Tool 2014 / KDZ option starts the LG Mobile Support Tool, but it fails every time once "S/W Upgrade is in progress" reaches 4% with a generic "Upgrade stopped due to an error" message.

The TOT method fails every time with a "Model Information Check FAIL!" message. The full text is - "PID: NULL, IMEI: NULL, Model: , DLL:801, BIN: BIN_LGD801AT-01-V10c-310-260-AUG-13-2013+0.tot , SWV: , SWOV: , Model Information Check FAIL! , 00000000"

I've also tried using srktool to repair fastboot, but it gets stuck at "waiting for device".

What do I try next? :eek:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] losonn:
Finally got back into 4.2.2 using tot method. LG Mobile Support Tool doesn't think updates are available though??
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunzz:
same situation lg g2 d802

i am in same situation with lg g2 d802 model ..have you fixed your g2?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] losonn:
Yes, I *think* what happened was that my 30b bootstack was flashed successfully via twrp, but then the actual kdz flash of D80130b_00 failed. I had a lot of trouble at this point - needed to fix qhsusb_bulk problems first, then use the more aggressive TOT flash method to reset to stock 4.2.2.

Finally the LG Mobile Tool was still reading it as having D80130b_00 / lollipop after going back to 4.2.2 via TOT (?). Last step was to do a full restore from the LG Mobile Support Tool (options -> upgrade recovery) and it actually downloaded / flashed D80130b_00 so everything is working well now :good:

If it helps anyone I used the LG backup tool to restore apps / media and have to say that for a stock solution it's pretty solid.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunzz:
qhsusb_bulk?

you said your g2 was detected as a lge androidnet in device manager but not as a qhsusb_bulk...then what problems have you fixed about qhususb_bulk? and what is the more aggressive tot method different from this threadhttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidHacker99:
Were you able to find a solution? I'm in the same situation. Please help! :(
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] Psiodon:
I was hoping this official release would get rid of my roaming triangle problem(always shows roaming in china) but it did not. I have searched tons of threads and no solution even trying many different roms. So is anyone here using a hermes in china?(mine is a softbank) if so is it always showing the roaming triangle? Have you upgraded to the latest official firmware or what firmware are you running.

Any help would be appreaciated.

Jeff
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Software Upgradin] kenm47:
yup.

hi jeff...

就是这样。 I too have a softbank hermes. I flashed it about 3 months back with Black 2.0 (which if you look in these forums v3 is out now...)

it has been working just fine since then. no roaming triangle. I also recently flashed the radio to 1.41 and I get great reception just about everywhere but my kitchen.

unless you are looking for a full chinese rom... which i prefer the english rom, but then I run a font patch and a couple of other IME's (for imputing chinese characters) to make it usable.

works wonderful by the way.

even the 3g when i pay for it (tho usually i just stick to my china-slow wifi).

let me know if you have specific questions or you can PM me... i might be more likely to notice that... though it wont be as helpful to the community.

i have 2 other friends that have bought the hermes since I have and it all works well for them, they're all running black (v2 and v3).
[Shield Tablet General] floks:
NVIDIA has announced a recall of its SHIELD tablets, sold between July 2014 and July 2015:

Information on how to obtain a replacement device: http://www.nvidia.com/support/tabletrecall

Official nVidia notice: http://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/notice-for-nvidia-tablet-customers
[Shield Tablet General] thompsos:
This should be stickied - this is big news.
[Shield Tablet General] Chris_c81:
Actual Nvidia statement here:

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/notice-for-nvidia-tablet-customers-nasdaq-nvda-2043927.htm

Coincidentally I'm just awaiting a replacement. My defective unit (not for overheating) reached them yesterday. Hoping they send me out an unaffected replacement by close of play today, though may be subject to delay now I guess.
[Shield Tablet General] johnnystuff:
Yeah new tablet for all \o/

also, double check this: http://tabletrecall.expertproductinquiry.com/registration/registration
[Shield Tablet General] clown_from_hell:
how to check battery type on non-stock ROMs?

does anyone know how to check battery type on non-stock roms? I have CM12.1 currently installed and I would rather not need to go back to stock just to find out I have the non-recallable battery type.
[Shield Tablet General] darkrangr:
Agreed, but not even the stock 4.4.2 rom has the option as far as I can tell.
[Shield Tablet General] rwilco12:
The battery type check was added in the latest OTA along with a recall app that is opened if you have the right battery type. You will probably have to flash the new stock build to check.
[Shield Tablet General] floks:
Have a look at the faq: http://tabletrecall.expertproductinquiry.com/faq/6x1gnn

Alternatively call them and ask. :) Numbers are on faq page.
[Shield Tablet General] darkrangr:
Thanks, that helps. My serial is in the range so I guess i'll figure out how to unroot and update. Thanks!
[Shield Tablet General] kongha:
Anyone knows what to do as a EU consumer?

Also, damn it. I use my shield tablet during field work. This will be a hard blow for my work flow :(
[Shield Tablet General] clown_from_hell:
thanks, checked the serial number range there.
[Shield Tablet General] johnnystuff:
I'd like to figure it out too, so while we're here: do we have to re-virgin our tablets to ask for replacement? And if so, how can we unroot and wipe the heck out of it?
[Shield Tablet General] darkrangr:
I'm not 100% sure. XDA has changed a bit and theres no sticky guides any more. I rooted it like 8 months ago and was happy where it was so I didn't follow any of the development on it :(
[Shield Tablet General] Chris_c81:
Having literally gone through the RMA process myself for an unrelated issue, I'm assuming you complete that online form and they will send a replacement. You have to agree to a statement that your old affected device will be remotely wiped on receipt of your new one. I'm assuming they'll include a prepaid label for you to return it (goes to an address in the Netherlands).

Usual RMA process is you send the defective unit back and upon receipt they will send out the replacement. Has it been made clear what the process is for this recall? It looks to me, given that statement you consent to, they will forward a replacement right away. If so, that is pretty trusting.
[Shield Tablet General] johnnystuff:
I knew unrooting was not a problem, prolly a factory reset suffice but I'm not sure. The problem is the unlocked bootloader. That can't be undone afaik. In any case there is no word about the roms/root/bootloader type we flashed in the meanwhile on the nvidia official faq pages. This an hadrware defect and looks quite serious to them if they ask for a worldwide return, so I'm not even sure we need to worry about whatever software we flashed in
[Shield Tablet General] kongha:
Thanks Cris_c81. Ive to come home and use the reclamation process from the shield tablet.

And Im glad that Nvidia makes it smooth for us consumer to get a safe product now when the current one is proclaimed unsafe to use.

Also, is it ok to make a RMA and then unroot the tablet while I wait for a replacement?
[Shield Tablet General] runandhide05:
Just did the whole process.

Yes you could call and check your serial number without restoring back to stock, however the RMA process has you using the app( built into the latest OTA) to retrieve RMA code to complete the online process. You do agree to the remote wipe once your replacement is turned on. It also says it will render the tablet in usable. (They likely has a kill switch in the latest OTA also). Just got the confirmation email and it looks to be here in 2-4 weeks. No where during the online process does it say of they want the old device back, however in the email it seems to imply they do. Only way to know for sure is if there is a return postage in the RMA box.
[Shield Tablet General] MrHollow:
I did the whole process as well for Romania and for some reason i have not received any emails yet -_-

Also i see that they want to return the tablet and i have no problem with that as long as they send any UPS/DHL/DPD courier to my door to pick it up and they pay for the transport since it's their stupid fault.
[Shield Tablet General] Chris_c81:
See this is what I don't know. Because the standard RMA process they ask the customer to foot the cost of paying for FedEx or similar. Unless of course you complain to support and then they send you a prepaid FedEx label, which is what I did :D
[Shield Tablet General] MrHollow:
Consider the ginormous screw-up that they did with the battery and reading the process on the page it would seem that they will send you a new tablet and when you open it, the other one will be rendered unusable which basically makes it a giant ball of turd or a brick :)

Not sure if they want it shipped back or not but by what i'm reading they won't. Even so i don't mind keeping the blank one for spare pieces.
[Shield Tablet General] Doodle9008:
the new tablet is almost done updating i will keep everyone updated on the status of the old tablet and i am more than willing to be a guinea pig if anyone wants to test how to prevent the deactivation.
[Shield Tablet General] legendnexus:
Maybe you can try to install a custom ROM at this point, which may disable Nvidia's access to the old tablet.
[Shield Tablet General] Mojar7070:
In addition, maybe try a stock Rom with an older firmware. V2.0 - v2.2.1

Sent from a Locked Bootloader
[Shield Tablet General] runandhide05:
Connect old tablet to pc, and run a logcat save log to txt file.

adb logcat > remotekillswitch.txt

Run that for a while as you activate your new one
[Shield Tablet General] sinichi21:
Hows the condition of the new tablet do they say if the tablet is refurbished or new on the packaging? Any scuffs? Thanks for updating us hope we can find a way to prevent it being disable
[Shield Tablet General] legendnexus:
As you guys also follow from the forum posts, one person get a tracking information from FedEx (fyi not from Nvidia, the person get the fedex email because im assuming they have a fedex account) and the device is delivered to him today. So i am not sure if Nvidia email the tracking number to him as well or not, but it doesnt really sounds like it. If thats the case, i guess it is kinda stupid that Nvidia didnt send email to people saying that the new tablet is shipped. I also complete my recall on July 31 as well. Lets see if I am (or any one else, please let us know!) gonna get any trackking info from Nvidia or not
[Shield Tablet General] mcord11758:
Rep from nividia said on GeForce forum that they had a choice to wait a week to wait for notification system to be up or just start shipping. They opted to ship so first tablets will not have notifications
[Shield Tablet General] Chris_c81:
Conventionally it's Nvidis who email you with tracking number. However, see below for your answer.
[Shield Tablet General] yoooooon:
Incidentally, I received a shipping update from NVIDIA today. Mail from "do_not_reply@NVIDIA-tablet-recall.com"

It's coming from UPS. I'll keep you guys posted. I'm slated to receive it on Thursday.
[Shield Tablet General] runandhide05:
Also got a tracking number from them today (filed on July 31st also) shipped via UPS arrival date is Wednesday. It was shipped 8-7-15
[Shield Tablet General] Doodle9008:
now im confused just got this email http://puu.sh/jx1SS/4c7385645b.png which do i need to do lol.. also the old tablet is running 5.1.1 blisspop and still not deativated
[Shield Tablet General] NicoC72:
I just got mine today, same day as the shipping info email. Complete retail packaging. I'm down for rooting and slapping on an AOSP ROM, then seeing if anything happens.

Also, what is the deal with the shipping stuff back? It says it will take them a few weeks to send out the return materials. What if we just don't send them back? They never asked for credit card info for the warranty and I bought mine at MicroCenter, so they can't place a hold like one of those RMA's where they send you a new unit and you send your's back when you receive it. I guess they could kill the new one or send the bill to collections, but I doubt they will.
[Shield Tablet General] Doodle9008:
well i have no idea what we are suppose to do now cause the note with the new tablet said send it back and then i get an email that says send it back or dispose of it
[Shield Tablet General] Greg Bond:
Could it be that the new update don't recognize the battery at all, just figure it out with the serial#. If that is the case then replacing the battery will not help. Changing the serial# (if possible) would. Any thoughts on that?
[Shield Tablet General] ajrulez:
Got tracking info as well...

I got tracking information from NVIDIA today as well. I am a little confused about their return policy, and from what I have read, so is everybody else :D

I actually got mine for free at a NVIDIA dev boot camp, so they have no info on me except my email address. Wonder what they can/will do if I do not ship my "hypothetically" working NVIDIA Shield Tablet with Blisspop (should it not get locked by NVIDIA upon activation of my new tablet).
[Shield Tablet General] Greg Bond:
I am trying to use the "NoRoot Firewall" preventing all connections to nvidia. No kill-command will reach the tablet!
[Shield Tablet General] ajrulez:
Hi, would you mind sharing your "blacklist" for the Firewall? Did you just block "nvidia.com" so any request coming from NVIDIA will reach your tablet?
[Shield Tablet General] Greg Bond:
So far I have blocked 3 Nvidia connections. Nvidia dabbler, Shield hub and system updates. Keeping a look at the access log to find any more nvidia activities. When trying to check for updates I will get "no connection". Just about all connections goes to ip addresses so blocking nvidia.com will probably not work. When starting there is a auto-connect to nvidia that I also blocked.

Please note that I have not received my new tablet so this is just an attempt, it may or may not work!
[Shield Tablet General] Shorty88jr:
Try to remove kill switch

I think the best way to remove it is to install another ROM and do a full wipe. I am going to try installing CM 12.1 when mine comes and see if it can remove the kill switch. Someone should get a thread going so we can figure out what works to stop or block the kill switch.
[Shield Tablet General] xperia64:
I just received my replacement tablet. As far as I can tell, it's new. It came with 5.0.1, I'm not sure which Nvidia version. My old tab is on rooted pure stock, but it still hasn't been deactivated (no firewalls or anything).

There's this nice yellow warning slip in the box (sorry for hugeness):

So eventually they'll want the old one back.

Edit: I stand corrected. Thank you Shorty88jr. The GeForce forums are a mess sometimes.
[Shield Tablet General] Shorty88jr:
Nvidia said you dont have to send it back

From ManualG on Nvidia's forum

"No worries, it will still get disposed of safely in one of those drop off stations.

We don't require you to send it back to us to receive the replacement and are collecting them only to make it less of a burden on everyone else who dont have drop off locations like that close by."
[Shield Tablet General] salespalace:
Has anyone that made a request on the 1st of August received a delivery email yet?
[Shield Tablet General] Shorty88jr:
I have it will come tomorrow. Check your spam folder.
[Shield Tablet General] salespalace:
nope nothing here, I guess patience is key.

Does it make a difference if the address used is not the same address as the one that the original tablet was sent to?
[Shield Tablet General] runandhide05:
No because I got mine from swappa.
[Shield Tablet General] legendnexus:
31st here, still no delivery info..
[Shield Tablet General] gleung:
same :(
[Shield Tablet General] ajrulez:
My RMA was submitted on 07/31/2015 at 4:35 PM Pacific Time. I received my shipping notification on 08/10/2015, and am expecting the package to arrive 08/13/2015.
[Shield Tablet General] bikewobble:
1. Applied for recall on afternoon of 7/31

2. Rooted and wiped old tablet, flashed CM 12.1

3. Received "Shipment Details" email from Nvidia with UPS Tracking on 8/10.

4. Received package from Stericycle on 8/11.

In case you're jealous of my good shipping luck...

5. Replacement is a dud! Hangs on the boot screen endlessly.
[Shield Tablet General] sinichi21:
I dont think they care whether you send it back or not since they dont required it on some states. I wouldnt ship it back to them. They dont have any info of your credit card or anything to bill you.
[Shield Tablet General] dexpid:
I didn't get one, just got my replacement tablet today.
[Shield Tablet General] legendnexus:
So weird, like im not home during the day. how am i gonna know if it is sent out or not...Was it FedEx or UPS?

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Mine was submitted 07/31/2015 at 7:11 PM Eastern Time ( according to the confirmation email i got) which is slightly before you and I havent receive any shipping information yet.
[Shield Tablet General] YuriPan:
I know, that's what I was thinking about, but what if they know like which device (based on the serial number for example) they sent to each customer who got their device replaced and practically void your guarantee in case you don't return the old device? If they do I suppose they'll make a formal announcement, but I think that if they want to make us return the old devices there are tons of ways.

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I really hope they send me an email with the tracking info, I mean I am home alone right now, my parents are on vacay and I work in the mornings so I really need to know beforehand to be able to take the day off, otherwise where are they going to deliver it?? Ughhh *frustrated*
[Shield Tablet General] Shorty88jr:
If you want to keep both tablets post a comment on this thread: https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/865108/shield-tablet/if-you-want-to-also-keep-your-old-tablet-leave-a-post/ the more people leave a comment the more attention this is going to get. Maybe Nvidia will let us keep them if this gets enough attention.
[Shield Tablet General] blaze0303:
Received mine today via UPS. I was pretty surprised to find they they sent me an entire new tablet with new charger and usb cable. I figured it would just be the tablet alone. Also my old tablet running Bliss is still running just fine.