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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Krizz Reck'd:
So after trying to unroot and stock my phone, I messed up using this method: http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/10/how-to-unroot-samsung-galaxy-s3-no.html?m=1 / So my S3 did unroot and stock it, but the thing about that is, it stocked it all the way back to android version 4.0.4. I try to update it myself cause I'm too stupid and caught up in what I was doing to remember the part where carriers actually give out updates from time to time, so after some time trying to manually update it, using the volume down + home method, going to the reboot / Wipe cache / Wipe Dalvik cache - Data / etc, I chose all 4 options, once choosing reboot phone, that is when the phone seem gone. Trying to reboot, the phone was stuck at the SAMSUNG logo with the LED light changing colors, the battery slowly but surely getting hotter. Trying a few more times to boot it, I've come to the same conclusion.

So... is it repairable, or nah?
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaddyWhale:
I'm definitely leaning towards getting the Z5 Premium. But any reason to get the Nexus 6P instead? I need lots of storage, for my lossless music collection. And I'm familiar with Sony's Xperia overlay on Android since I've owned all the Z tablets (currently on the Z4 tablet). Both phones use the same SoC. The Z5 seems clearly better. Am I missing anything?
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lmhrpr:
I'm also considering the Z5 (non premium). I guess the downside of the Sony is the non-stock Android and lack of Nexus-style updates. I've been on Nexus since the N4, so I think I'm very reluctant to switch, but I prefer the form factor and the fingerprint reader of the Z5. Hard decision to make!
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaddyWhale:
what about the LG V10

The Sony skin on stock Android is not bad. Not nearly as intrusive as TouchWiz on Samsung phones. Having learned more about each phone, I think I would definitely pick the Z5 over the 6P.

But today, LG announced there new phablet, the V10. It looks pretty terrific on paper! What I like about it is

1. It will get a US release (not sure about the Z5)

2. It has a microSD slot (same as the Z5, better than the 6P)

3. It has a 32 bit DAC on board

4. A small always-on second screen that can be used as a shortcuts bar

5. Built in 64GB of storage

6. 4GB of RAM
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lmhrpr:
Another potential downside: the Z5 won't have Marshmallow (at least not right off the bat) and therefore might not have fingerprint integration with Google Play/Pay, etc. Not sure what Sony's record for software updates is either...
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaddyWhale:
In my opinion and based on my experience with their tablets, Sony is pretty good about software updates. They certainly don't come out as fast as on Nexus devices. But it did not take them so long to update to 5.1.1.
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
i say:

if you cant afford a Xperia then Nexus is a perfect alternative due its price , specs and outstanding quality as well as performance..

however the 4K screen on a Xperia is epic, its sharpness is outstanding and every detail can be seen and for the camera its about the best I've ever seen from Sony.

BUT the nexus 5x and 6p are close behind so its up to what you prefer or can afford in my opinion.
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djabi90:
im on the same boat. i have the Z3 and when they announced the Z5 I couldn't see myself not buying it. However, each device has its own ups and downs. On one hand you have the expensive Z5 with its amazing camera, battery life, and screen. Not to mention a MicroSD card slot which google failed to implement on the 6P. But on the other hand you have the 6P which has a great camera, pure android, and great development for it. However the lack of a microSD card slot is kinda of a deal breaker. If only Sony came out with a Z5 Premium (Google Play Edition) phone...
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warplane95:
the update for 5.0 took 6 months for my Z3 with bell canada. I'm on android since 2010 and this will be my first nexus device.
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaddyWhale:
Was your Z3 locked to a particular wireless company? An unlocked device (tablet in my case) may take less time.
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warplane95:
the unlocked Z5 took 5 month.
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNiNELiVES:
Yes as Marshmallow has totally come out for the Z5.
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warplane95:
only in beta test.
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IamAlexD:
Every one has their own kind of choice.I am a nexus and Samsung user.One thing i like about nexus devices is that the are running on pure android and are the first device to get the official updates.There are loads of ROM and Kernels available for Nexus devices.These are few reasons i always choose Nexus over a Sony.

But looking at your needs (Storage), i think you should buy Z5 premium.Now a days all phones are packed with high end specs, so performance will be top class. :)
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] claudioggs:
I'm in the same doubt.

One important difference (for me) is the dual SIM feature.

Z5 have dual SIM (model E6833 LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20 & model E6883 LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41), Unfortunately Nexus 6P not.

Cheers
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dieselhazza:
I wonder how the battery life compares
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] migidid:
well we already know that sony beats nexus easily in battery life no comparisation needed !
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Not fully true

Example:

Xperia Z2 is simular to Nexus 5 but xperia has a bigger battery yet nexus 5 gets about 8-9hrs SOT where as Z2 gets between 6-7hrs

Nexus phones have very good battery with later firmwares

(i still personally prefer xperia)
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerryhou85:
For me, Nexus is more for "experiment" for its upgrade from Google all the time and Xperia is more for "Daily Use".
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] migidid:
You are wrong ! not saying N5 has a bad battery but Z2 has roughly 40% more capacity and about 1 and a half day battery life (without any power saving options) compared to N5 wich lasts almost a day...

Then if we put sonys power saving options on you get 1 more day of it... so thats about almost 2.5 days and that is really good... Even my Z1 lasts 2 days easily when strict power management is on...

So checked some info on webs and N5 gets about 4-6 hours and Z2 gets about 8-9 without power management and roughly 12h with battery management on...

here is some sources:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2741281

https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/2bxms8/whats_the_average_screen_on_time_you_guys_get/

http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile...e-worse-android-5-0-lollipop-according-tests/

https://www.androidpit.com/sony-xperia-z2-vs-google-nexus-5

http://phonerocket.com/smartphones/Sony-Xperia-Z2-vs-Google-Nexus-5
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
Im going off of what a freind has got as he bought a New Nexus 5 recently and was posting screenshots till he got a One plus one

typically his battery life was that or more of my Z2 however he was at first using 5.1 and later 6.0 marshmallow Dev Preview
[Xperia Z5 Premium Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samteeee:
I've had the 6P now for few days and am very happy but still going

to buy the Z5 Prem. from Sony store as soon as it's available!
[Nokia N1] apexlee1211:
Start>

press POWER key

<To reject this image

Press VOLUME key....................

but when i press volume ，the tablet display a usb sign.And cant enter the bootload
[Nokia N1] Msonata:
I take it that you unlocked the bootloader? What happens when you press the power button instead of the volume button?
[Nokia N1] apexlee1211:
press power,it will show a usb sign and cant enter the boot~
[Nokia N1] agbaraka:
Same here... As far as i know, it started when I erased fastboot partition.. so now i cant access fastboot mode
[Nokia N1] intercontinental:
What did you do before this?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kris1107:
Hello I can not find the update OTA I download it is not in the cache
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tel864:
Did you apply the update? If so, then it was deleted after it updated. At least on mine it was.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ekns:
Reflashed TWRP with Heimdall. Didn't change a thing.

After the biggest headache of my life I got ADB working in TWRP. Had to modify the .inf of the google usb driver that the SDK installs and add the hardware ID of the device in recovery mode. Apparently the ID changes when in recovery so the driver doesn't recognise it anymore. Success!

I downloaded the nightly from 30/09, renamed it update.zip so the filename was simpler, pushed it with ADB to sdcard and am now trying to install it. So far same issue, but at least I can push files to the phone now. It definitely seems to be an issue with the install process.

Update: Still same issue. New zip, new build, reflashed recovery and still hangs on install. Would trying ClockWorkMod be worth it rather than TWRP?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ekns:
When sideloading the ROM and viewing command prompt on the PC everything works fine until it hits 90% and then it stops suddenly and stays there. During the TWRP factory reset it also says unable to mount system several times if that's any help
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ekns:
I've now tried flashing Philz Touch and given that a go. Factory reset/wiping seemed to run with less of a hitch but still exactly the same deal, gets to "patching system unconditionally" when installing CM and just sits there, progress bar doesn't even fill up a bit. I'm stumped.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Hey guys I have a super weird issue. The last couple of days my Note 5 has been giving me a notification stating "Activation Incomplete". I called Verizon and they said it could be a fault SIM card so I replaced it and it happened again. It usually goes away after a reboot but I shouldn't have to be rebooting the phone all the time because of this notification. Any one else get a similar problem?

Also, I have a weird issue now in which my Action Memo app won't actually open up a memo when I use the S-Pen Air Command. In the air command window all of the other functions work but not Action memo. Once again, a restart sometimes fixes it. Then, I noticed that the S-Pen button to open up air command sometimes doesn't work and won't open the Air Command window. I have no idea how these issues emerged. It just started a few days ago.

Any/all advice and suggestions help. Thanks guys!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] LuisLopez:
When I have unexplainable issues like these, I just do a factory reset. It might be as simple as a malware carrying app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Yeah I was thinking of doing that, but a factory reset is so annoying as I need to re-download and set up my phone once again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jacob11701:
With issues like that I also suggest what Luis has mentions and do a reset. Only thing to try before that is a reset all settings just incase you don't have to factory it.

Verizon Wireless Technician using Tapatalk on Note 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Hey I definitely understand. I just hate to reset the phone and it still continue to happen, ya know?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jacob11701:
True. I finally set up Google photos and used contacts optimizer to make sure all contacts were in Google. If my phone breaks etc I know all my stuff is a sign in away.

Verizon Wireless Technician using Tapatalk on Note 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Yeah I have all my photos synced up with Google Photos as well as much contacts. I just did a reset of the settings and that didn't fix the issue so I just completed a factory data reset and downloading my apps again. Hopefully this will work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] stringdom86:
I'm on my second Samsung Note 5 from Verizon in 10 days and can report that both devices have the "Activation Incomplete" message pop up at least once a day. It does not interrupt service (I can send/receive calls, SMS, and use VZW data), but it is very annoying. On the first device, I was given a new SIM card along with performing two factory resets. Since the issue was still there, I took the phone back to the store and exchanged it for another Note 5. The very next morning I had the same "Activation Incomplete" notice. I'm beginning to think this is a firmware issue from Samsung and has nothing to do with Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jacob11701:
Since this is the second one doing it I would try to have tech support refresh everything on your line itself for the network. Seems odd an activation issue would be a built in issue. Can confirm that I have not seen this since it came out so I'm guessing.

Verizon Wireless Technician using Tapatalk on Note 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Yeah. I am having the exact same issue. This is my second Note 5 device that's displaying the issue. Not sure what could be causing it. I spoke to both Verizon and Samsung and they both have no idea what could be happening. Although it doesn't affect functionality of the device, it's so friggin annoying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] stringdom86:
I spent another 2 hours in a Verizon chat. The tech said he reset everything on the line but the problem still shows up. Alas, he did say after speaking to his supervisor that this is a known issue affecting some Note 5 and S6 devices. I have a service ticket open for this issue and have been promised a response in the next 24 hours.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jacob11701:
Keep us posted if possible

Verizon Wireless Technician using Tapatalk on Note 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
It sounds selfish but I'm glad I'm not the only one that is experiencing this problem. At least we made an effort to notify Verizon. I've been speaking to them everyday for the past week, regarding this issue, as well as Samsung. It's pretty bogus that Samsung wants to you send the phone in and won't give you a replacement phone at all. Wtf?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] stringdom86:
I checked on the ticket with Verizon and the official response is this:

"SP Engineer is investigating this issue. Software updated on the site. Sites located in customer area are taking traffic and alarm free. No recent changes/No network issues /No alarms have been found"

The tech that I chatted with requested that I boot the phone into safe mode and leave it there for an unspecified period to see if the alert comes back. Unfortunately, this is not an option for me due to the types of third party apps that I use (primarily two-step authenticator apps). It was then recommended that I use the Software Repair Assistant and try to blow out my phone again.

But it was at the end of the chat that it dawned on me that the message also disappears. If I get the "Activation Incomplete" notice on my phone but do not power cycle the device, then the message will disappear after 8-12 hours. I remember this being the case when I took my first device in to replace the SIM card - I wanted to show the VZW rep the message, but 5 minutes before I arrived at the store the message mysteriously vanished.

[MENTION=5303167]Iskateforfree[/MENTION], can you possibly confirm this to be the case with your device?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Hm, that's interesting. I have booted into Safe Mode before and haven't received the notification, but then again, the notification pops up randomly and sometimes I won't see it for a few days and then it'll show up. With regards to the Software Repair Assistant, I did that process with my first Note 5 device and it did not remedy the issue so I'd rather not try it again and have to re-setup the device for no reason. To be honest, I haven't left the notification there for 8-12 hours. I'd get so annoyed with seeing it that I'd just restart the phone. Next time is appears, I'll leave the notification up and monitor it throughout the day. It's definitely some sort of firmware issue because other people are having this issue and it appears this issue has persisted for both of us, even after having a replacement unit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Update: I just got the "Activation Incomplete" notification so I will leave it there for the whole day and see if it goes away and will update you by the end of the day.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
I can confirm that the "activation incomplete" notification is gone after letting it sit around for a few hours without a reboot of the device. It went away by itself. Hopefully, it doesn't come back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] dkwannabe:
Goes away after enabling data

I've had the 64gb Note 5 for 3 days. This message has shown up at least 4 times. My wife has the 32gb model, never has had this message. I've found that if I restart the phone and it shows up, if I re-enable data, the notification goes away.

I have no clue has to why it's doing this with mine and not hers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Apparently, it seems like this is an ongoing issue. It's gotta be something with the firmware from Samsung and a compatability issue with Verizon. It's so annoying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Hey guys, I got off the phone with Verizon and they believe that this could be related to a storage issue. I currently only have 800MB left of storage on my 32GB device. I don't know how storage could affect activation but can you guys let me know how much storage you have on your devices? Also, it would be a good idea to continue to call Verizon about this issue to raise some red flags.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] dkwannabe:
I have 41.25gb left.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Thank you for the reply. I'll let Verizon know. Are you still experiencing this issue? Has Verizon tried anything for you?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] dkwannabe:
I haven't restarted my phone to see of it occurred anymore. They actually had no idea what to do. They said to just restart the phone... which made the error happen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
It usually occurs after a reboot or during phone use. It's weird; it can happen randomly. I've been dealing with this issue for the last 2 weeks. Rebooting it will make it go away or if you just leave it be for about 6-8 hours, it goes away on it's own. Verizon said they have no idea what to do as well. This is my 2nd Note 5 in which the problem has occurred and it's so frustrating.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
Do any of you guys have any themes downloaded and applied onto your devices? I just came back from Verizon and they ran a diagnostic and said I had several apps on my phone (216, but I definitely don't have that many) and they found that the theme Zero Dark, that I had downloaded and applied was adding additional apps so I deleted it and am running stock theme. Also, I'll be deleting apps that I don't use too much/could do without just to try and narrow down the culprit. Would you guys mind compromising a list of apps you have on the device this way we could compare apps and see if we can find something? If this doesn't work, next step is to activate a brand new SIM card in a DIFFERENT device and then take it off that device and activate it on the Note 5. If that doesn't work, then a factory reset with NO apps being restored (only re-downloaded manually from Google Play). Lastly, if that doesn't work, then another replacement will be sent out for me. I can't believe I have to go through all this hassle.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jacob11701:
I don't think its a space issue and yes themes do show up as multiple apps.

It's not as easy as you think to fix. It takes time for your carrier...ie Verizon to figure out the phone manufacturers...ie Samsungs issue. Its a combined effort but because its between two companies it takes time for them to communicate.

Has anyone tried activating and delete activating ADVANCED CALLING? That's my next suggestion since that change a few network settings around in the phone on its own

Verizon Wireless Technician using Tapatalk on Note 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
I don't think it's related to storage either but the Verizon rep kept bringing up this issue so I cleared some space out anyway. In addition, I know it'll take time to fix. No other carriers, except Verizon, is having this issue with the Note 5 so it's got to be something with Verizon's network, however, I'm not the type of person to sit around idly and wait for a solution especially since this apparently isn't a "known issue". There are many people with Note 5s on Verizon's network that isn't experiencing an issue with activation so in order to remedy this as fast as possible, I'm trying to narrow down the source of the issue, personally. In addition, continuously notifying Verizon reps of this issue will start to make it more prevalent and will hopefully facilitate the production of a solution.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jacob11701:
Understandable. I let my store aware everytime I read up on an issue. Have to try to be prepared.

Verizon Wireless Technician using Tapatalk on Note 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
I appreciate your conscientiousness. It's an inconvenience for those that have this issue. I've exhausted all of Verizon's and Samsung's troubleshooting steps (except Samsung's process in which I'd have to send in the device without a replacement for a week).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jacob11701:
No problem just trying to keep up with the community. And yea not the best option. Maybe the update coming up for Samsung pay and Stagefright fix will magically help. [emoji4]

Verizon Wireless Technician using Tapatalk on Note 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
I'm as hopeful as you are, my friend.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] dswatson83:
I have the issue as well on my Note 5. I seem to notice it when my signal goes bad. On my phone, I have also noticed that when my signal drops to nothing (i'm not in a great area for service) it doesn't seem to come back on its own...it stays not connected to the network. Not sure if the issues are related. I thought the sim card was the fix but some of you have said it does nothing. But every couple of days I get the activation incomplete.

The "setup wizard" app is the one showing the error.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Iskateforfree:
To be honest, I don't know if there is a legitimate fix to this. But, what I did was I called Verizon everyday for about a week and a half and complained about the issue. To be fair, if Verizon doesn't know it's happening, they can't fix it so it's best to hound them so they start to see that this is an issue for some Verizon customers. If you leave the "Activation Incomplete" notification on, it'll go away after about 5-8 hours. I was doing that and had several network resolution team members contact me and then one day it stopped happening and I haven't gotten that notification since.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note5] Snakehn:
Hey guys i just found this thread by accident, but I've had a Note 5 32GB for 3 months without any issues, i sold it in favor of buying a 64Gb one, received the 64gb one and on the second day i got the "activation failed" message, i restarted the phone and worked fine after that, and i've also noticed sometimes the data just drops, zero bars in areas that i never had issues with the 32GB one, don't know if is a software issue maybe? both phones had marshmallow installed, never had issues with the 32GB one.