yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
You are okay with the update. What did you update to? (Settings -> About phone.) It really doesn't matter because Unikernel will allow you to root anyway. A new version of Unikernel based on OH1 (the latest update) is being worked on currently. You might want to wait for that.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erlotaza:
Hi. I am from Ukraine. I've bought a N910T with a BAD IMEI from ebay.com and the phone couldn't find a network even after unlocking in Ukraine. (Usually, bad imei has influence only on US networks and it doesn't matter for European networks, - I've bought over 50 phones with bad imeis - had no problem.. I gave my note4 to a serviece-center and they told me "the phone is a eternal Tablet" :) (the problem isn't in the sim-reader, so it's somewhere inside the phone/motherboard..)

I thought "maybe SAMSUNG or Android have changed something and now the BAD IMEI is a problem for non-US networks as well. I tried to "repair bad imei" and have followed one (stupid) instruction on youtube, where the guy didn't say anything about a backup. Result: I've lost the imei, I don't have a backup. Also: there was no sticker under the battery from the beginning :crying: I hope, I'll fix the NULL IMEI with the help of someone's backup. I'll send you 2$ "for a beer" :highfive: Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nano303:
iMeI number is TIED to your SPECIFIC device m8, check your box. But anyone else IMeI number I don't think that is possible. Is it!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erlotaza:
I don't have the box. It's possible, from what I was told
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glm0025:
Try entering *#06# on the dialer, it should show you the IMEI.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlacKBanks:
Hey there. You can recover your IMEI through Chamelephon App. Download it from Google Play. Change your IMEI and enjoy. ;)
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erlotaza:
Hi. Thanks, but it "works only for MTK devices". I have tried it nevertheless, but no luck.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlacKBanks:
Okay then you should try mobile uncle tools. It works mostly in MTK Devices but try it if your luck is with you.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Tried this app and it pulled my imei of my phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edydev.imei

Or this in one.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mannyvinny.n4efsbackuppro
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CAP3r5:
I am having a similar issue and none of those apps seems to help thanks for trying though.. anyone else have any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Webergti:
You can Try Bad IMEI Repair Service that may solve you problem you can try THEUNLOCKPROS dot COM I have use theme before and they fix my block IMEI
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Webergti:
I have an EFS Backup is dirty the IMEI is bad is block by T-mobile I made it with EFS Professional but I can't share because i can't post links the file

P.S if i do share it PLEASE donate to XDA efs Professional team
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Webergti:
Needs Password
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erlotaza:
Thanks. So what is the password? (Write me please the paypal address..). And I'll pay, don't worry
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Webergti:
Don't need the money but don't remember the password so here is with out password just if it works consider donating to XDA EFS Professional if it works sense you have to use there tool to restore the EFS

Tool http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/tool-updated-09-06-14-efs-professional-t1308546

Donate EFS https://www.paypal.com/uk/cgi-bin/w...63663d3faee8d0b9dcb01a9b6dc564e45f62871326a5e

Don't forget to hit the thanks! button
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erlotaza:
Which version did you use? The latest one doesn't see the backup...
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Webergti:
I use 2.1.80 beta and when you unzip the tool put the file in tar.gz don't unzip the file tar.gz file inside the folder ?:\*********\EFS_Professional_2.1.80_BETA\EFS Professional\EFSProBackup

?:\*********\ = what ever you unzip the tool

Phone has to be Rooted and Busybox install not just the apk you have to open and grand SU Permissions and install busybox

USB debugging enable under developer options and Allow usb debugging check always allow from this computer and hit ok

Open EFS professional.exe from ?:\*********\EFS_Professional_2.1.80_BETA\EFS Professional

An open file security warning may appear hit run

a Second window pops hit ok then its gonna ask for USB debugging permissions and if every is fine you should get 5 okay's then go to restore tab and under Backup Archives Select the EFS backup then hit Restore and done

if it fails for any reason dial *#0808# on phone and select USB AP and USB Settings to DM+MODEM+ADB hit ok and retry if it everything goes perfect don't forget to redial ones finish and select USB AP and USB Settings to MTP+ADB and hit ok

IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One more thing you have to create a folder for the buck up under ?:\*********\EFS_Professional_2.1.80_BETA\EFS Professional and name the folder EFSProBackup as is or try to do a back up first so the tool can create the folder
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] class_of_punk25:
How to make a new topic/post in the xda app all I can do is click on someone else's post and reply to them now on my piece of crap galaxy ace style phone it let's me make new posts why can't I on the note 4?

---------- Post added at 02:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:57 AM ----------

I'll just make my new post in here since my phone won't let me so I need help with a battery issue I get like 3 hours of screen on time with power saving mode enabled while others can get 9+ hours screen on time without power saving mode on is there some kind of secret I'm not aware of? Because I'm starting to feel like samsung lied about this phone lasting you all day in what universe is 3 hours all day? Lol but yet any advice would be appreciated and please don't ban me for posting in here there is literally no option to make a new topic
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] class_of_punk25:
Here's proof to show there is no option to make a new post/topic
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] class_of_punk25:
Here's also what's using up my battery thanks
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] class_of_punk25:
And here is my screen on time
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erlotaza:
Big thanks, but I've read all the requirements before :cowboy: I've created the folder (the only thing to mention: there is no "EFS Professional folder", just directly "EFSProBackups". I restored from the backup - DIDN'T WORK ( IMEI is still "Unknown". Then I tried to switch to "DM+MODEM+ADB" - didn't help either(
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1sik5Series:
Message me on here. It's easer for me I can help you out.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ALL-OEM-Unlock-Specialist/847535975310885
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zluishenry:
Can you explain how exactly or where exactly should I place the tar file. when I try to do a backup is just throwing me invalid parameters, I got the five Ok correctly but I can not figure out how to place the restore file :/
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Webergti:
Sorry i was out of town for the last 2 weeks I find other back ups but nee to know if you are on kitkat or lollipop because theres a bug on lollipop to restore the efs so you may have to downgrade to kitkat let me know also have another efs back up with twrp is black listed for tmobile usa only and sim unlock but i will not post that download let me know if you want the other efs back up i may consider give you the twrp if the other dont work
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkPrince917:
Hi Webergti, I'm having a similar issue that the OP is facing. I have flashed the "TEKXodus Hybrid [Lollipop]" rom to my T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 and switched to the "Poprocks Rom [Kit-Kat]" and have caused some issue with my phone. I fully understand if my phone is no longer usable but I was hoping you could provide some insight as to what is causing the issue.

My IMEI information just says 'null' and Baseband is 'unknown'. I cannot see anything (empty list) when accessing the the Service Menu from the dialer. I have made a Nandroid backup in TWRP complete with EFS right when I got my phone but restoring it does nothing. The only roms that work (don't cause bootloops) are the stock Kit-Kat rom (either flashed or odin'd) and AOSP roms. Stock Lollipop roms will install and load but when the phone boots to the "Android is upgrading" dialog for the first time it bootloops and goes on like that. No modified rom will boot up. Stock Kit-Kat rom can be rooted with no issue. And cannot be upgraded through the software upgrade option.

I've tried the steps you've mentioned here as well as many other suggestions I've seen based on this topic to no avail. Have I messed up some partition where my efs restore no longer sticks? If I look inside the /efs folder when rooted, I see that the /efs/imei folder contains a file called "mps_code.dat" and inside it only has the text "TMB". If I look inside the /efs/FactoryApp folder I see a file called "factorymode" and inside it has the text "ON". Restoring EFS from my good backup in TWRP does not change it in anyway.

Would you any advice/suggestions or words on this issue? Any insight would be lovely!

Thanks! :D
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ashwin Prabhunerurkar:
i have imei backed up of a broken note 4

pm me if you want it
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ltindi32:
Regards. so I see the folder restoring EFS, I understand that you are not going to return your IMEI. what I recommend is that flash stock rom file with the pit and then give a factory resset see what happens. if you do not restore IMEI, you will have to stick a box or certified by z3 etc. baseband if you leave even stranger when you do the first procedure is to remove the non-hlos.bin and modem.bin with 7zip of the stock rom and flash by Odin to see if you recognize the baseband.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] evermore:
I have no idea if this is possible, but I'd love to be able to use my athena as a handset, not just a speakerphone. I know it's huge, but I've had my device for three months and am still not happy with the headset solution. I've tried the popular jabra, jawbone, and lg style-I options, but don't like having to carry and charge another device, or wearing a headset (even just for calls), and although it's not awful, the sound quality (especially outgoing) often just isn't good enough for business calls.

What I'd like to do, if it could be done, is come up with a makeshift handset mode where the left speaker is turned off and the lowest setting for the phone volume could be much softer (so that the whole room doesn't have to hear the incoming sound). I don't know if it would be necessary to adjust the mic gain down any, but I don't think so.

The ideal solution would have something akin to a phone profile setting that would allow me to toggle between the default speakerphone setting and the new handset settings. But, it would be acceptable even if I had to just stay in handset mode (maybe with the ability to just turn up the call volume to have a mono speakerphone).

I am a total novice here, but is there a way to hack the registry (or better yet, some audio manager app) to change the balance settings on the speakers and to decrease the lowest possible volume settings for the phone?

Of course, I'd probably carry the device without the keyboard so that I didn't have to take it off and put it somehwere every time a call came in.

Is anyone else wanting something like this? Can anyone help? If I'm just nuts, please be kind in saying so ;)

Thanks.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] keithwwalker:
It sounds like for what you desire, someone would have to write a program to do that. If there was a program that did that, I would be interested in trying it out.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] spacecat:
basically you have to accept the fact that its JUST TOO BIG

to ever be used as a conventional phone.

After I took ONE call on mine , i went straight out and bought a headset and its much better than using any phone which i loathe to do anyway.

I dont think of my athena as a phone , its a mini laptop that can make phone calls, you have to accept that or get another phone
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Olipro:
erm... it could possibly be done.

However: the speaker(s) on it are clearly not usable as the kind that would permit you to humiliate yourself by having it to your ear; they're too loud for that and in the wrong place.

However, it should be possible to make some sort of speakerphone mode (like with video calling) that you can just talk into the mic with.

the question is, do you *really* want to make yourself look like that big a bellend in public?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] irus:
i understand your dilemma but the only other real solution i can think of is to use a wired headset, it has better outgoing sound quality and you don't need to charge it.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] evermore:
Thanks to all for the quick replies.

Irus, I tried the wired headset for a while, but always had trouble with trying to both check to see who was calling and get the headset untangled and in my ear before the call went to voicemail. Tried a couple of the retractable headsets, but they broke pretty quickly.

Olipro, um never heard the term "bellend" before, but I think I have a pretty good idea what it means ;) And, well, I guess the answer is, "Yes, I *really* do." I know it will look strange, but I personally am even less fond of the bluetooth headset look (I know most here will TOTALLY disagree with that, just my opinion).

Anyway, I realize that the hardware is far from ideal for this, but I think the right side speaker (though pointed in the wrong direction) would be right at my ear if I were speaking into the mic. Olipro, you say the speakers are way too loud. Are you saying that they aren't capable of producing softer sound? I just assumed that they could be set to a lower volume. Is it actually a qualitatively different type of speaker and sound? (I'm honestly asking.)

Can a program be written to mute the left speaker and drastically reduce the volume of the right speaker on calls when in "handset" mode?

What do you say, Olipro? If it wouldn't take too much time away from your much anticipated rom cooking, would you consider working some of your magic to help me "humiliate" myself "in public" ;) I'd even gladly send you pics of myself in the act of "bellendizing" myself afterwards.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] victoradjei:
If you are so desprate to use the athena this way, I think the safest and easiest way is to put adhesive tape over the speaker holes to muffle the sound, and then punch a few holes in one to your liking :p :p
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] spacecat:
You could Just superglue it to the side of your face
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] leoni1980:
you really will have to face the fact that you may have to develop this programme yourself if you wish to use the ameo as a normal handset - i use the term loosely - the problem with it is that whilst the ameo is the coolest gadget going as a mini pc, it is the most embarrassing thing in the world to press against your face, and also leaves you open to a VERY easy snatch if you get it out in public. And yes people who look like bellends are more susceptible to street crime. That's a fact, i'm sure of it. I chose my ameo knowing of its failings and devised my own solution of using it for data purposes only with wifi or a bluetooth dialup connection to my phone, which in turn i use for making calls and texting. Other people use bluetooth headsets and seem to get along with them fine. Until a kaiser quality device with a vga screen comes out i am happy to accept the ameos inconveniences and love it for what it is.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Abram:
You might want to try PocketZenPhone, a software that does profiles for the phone. It is an on-going project and the developper handles requests which he incorporates into the soft. It might just be a case of developing another profile for you called "semi-mute" or something :).

Or just stick with a BT headset, like the rest of us.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] evermore:
Thanks very much, Abram. Will check that out.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] hdubli:
Guys,

I have been using Athena as a normal phone.Reduce the in call volume to zero and yes u can talk like a normal phone.If u are in very quiet environment, then fellows might listen what u r talking,but in any normal circumstances no one can hear what u are talking and eventhough the incall volume is zero, orther person can hear.Looks like HTC made an alternative arrangement, but any way it works fabulously :)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] evermore:
hdubli,

what do you mean when you say "reduce the in call volume to zero"? Do you just mean moving the slider all the way to the bottom? For me, that's still pretty loud. I can hear it easily well away from my ear. Or, do you mean something else? Thanks.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] johnmcavoy:
well I think evermore had a very good and valid question to ask,I too have just bought the same phone and I too am faced with exactly the same problem. I don't mind walking around with this phone in my hands holding it to my ear,if anyone wants to try and grab it,good luck to them,I would trash it first and them second. But what really P****D me off with the replies to this posting was the number of muppets who couldn't come up with a constructive and helpful answer to this problem. OBVIOUSLY they are used to little girlie phones and don't remember the old days of BIG phones or their limited intelligence doesn't allow them to post a constructive reply, and as for the comment of "bellend" well I am surprised the originator managed to find the internet,let alone use a mobile phone!!

So if there is some intelligence out there for us novices,please lets read it,otherwise use the superglue to permanently glue your laptop shut

John
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] leoni1980:
A Constructive Idea

The originator of the 'bellend' jibe just happens to be the man who devised a working CID and SIM unlock solution for this device: he would have been somewhat ancapacitated if his laptop had been glued shut.

I think that the use of such informal and slightly crude words as "bellend" is acceptable given the incorrigable nature of the problem: the idea of pressing a mini pc up against your face is crude in itself.

Given that I used to believe I could make a flying machine out of a monopoly board, a leather jacket and a tricycle, perhaps the same naive 4 year old might have thought it possible to turn a handset large enough to eat a ploughman's lunch off into a pocketable handset. I've grown up a little since then, and I use the Ameo for what it does best, rather than trying to make it into something it isn't.

YES I remember BIG phones. I also remember BBC Microcomputers, Shellsuits and televisions with teak surrounds but fortunately I've seen fit to move on since then, and find them a little embarrassing now.

If members wish to inform other members of the fruitlessness of their ideas then I don't think this is a problem (particularly if these members [Olipro] have a track record and know EXACTLY what they are talking about): the solutions of course are obvious and oft-discussed: bluetooth headset; turn volume down and press against ear; or don't use it as a phone at all.

Maybe you can't have your cake AND eat it.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] LTxda:
Feel better now? ;-)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] LTxda:
Yes, I would like to request a hack for the phone so I can make myself look foolish and like a big bellend (whatever that means) in public. :-)

I don't think I can look either foolish or like a bellend...no matter what I do. I just got it like that. LOL ;-p

I may even start a new trend. he he he

Hi to all and hope you guys are having a great day! YEA BABY!!!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] GenghisKhent:
Quite frankly, this works with me, if I feel like holding the x7500 to my head. Of course, the call volume you hear depends on how good your hearing is, so YMMV. I find myself using a BT when I'm around others, either the LG Style-I or the Jawbone. (I'm eyeing the Jabra BT 8010 also). But the bottom line is you can use the x7500 as a handset this way if that's your preference.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] LTxda:
Perfect solution!!!

Okay, get ready for this guys!

I found a perfect solution for everyone wanting to use the Athena like a regular phone. It'll take a little bit of work but it seems to be worth it. Check out the project site I found. It enables you to make the Athena or ANY other cell phone work like a regular phone. Just need to adjust the instructions for the Athena and it looks like we have ourselves a real solution.

Hope this helps someone ;-)

http://www.vonslatt.com/proj-handset.shtml :D :cool: :eek:

Ok, ok...all kidding aside, one of the coders may want to write something to make this possible. I would use it. I've been caught without my headset before and didn't want to answer the phone because there were people around me. This is a good backup solution and I would use it as that...a backup i ncase my headset battery went out (even though I have a spare headset) and in case I forgot my headset at home....GOD forbid!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] GenghisKhent:
I love it! My only suggstion is the guy in the picture needs to ditch his hat in favor of the tin foil model with the built-in antenna.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] raskell:
I have been using the LG Style-i. Yes, it is another device to keep charged up, but the battery time is several days with modest use. The sound and volume quality are very good. I had an interferrence problem while using the Style-i near an active 2.4 GHz cordless phone, it totally garbled the call. The LED screen is difficult to read in bright outdoor light. Overall it is much more desriable than using the Athena as a speakerphone. I would not ever consider holding the phone up to the side of my head.:) I also have a Jawbone but wearing the earpiece full time isn't acceptable in business and fumbling with it when a call comes in problematic. Picking up the LG is simple and quick by comparison.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] LTxda:
I've been itching to buy a new toy for my phone. I think I'm going to order one. :-)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] raskell:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-OEM-LG-Silv...145055038QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140145055038

E-Bay $19.99 + 2.99 shipping in the US.

(I'm bidding on another one there at the moment. Would appreciate it if you didn't out-bid me! there are several there available and they aren't jumping off the shelves. ) It really is a great solution for PDA 'Brick' phone users.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] LTxda:
Thanks for the heads up. Appreciate it.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] thetruth1983:
Athena

I have an "LG style" too and it works pretty good. Another good alternative is the "Motorola Bluetooth Stereo S705 SoundPilot". It works with caller I.D. out of the box and also has controls for mp3 playback. It does not have a dial pad but you can use it for voice calling. I use it in the car because it has a 3mm jack but if I could find a very tiny speaker with a 3.mm plug, this could easily be used as a 'mini phone'!