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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] camcorder123:
Is your phone bootloader unlocked (using the recent exploit http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909)? Maybe try flashing the G900F version of CM13. It won't support CDMA out of box, but I don't know if the network you'll be switching to will require that.

If you aren't bootloader unlocked, then you might have some luck with one of JrKruse's Note 5 ports. I've had some trouble with them working on Verizon (I think because they didn't support CDMA fully at the time), but the APN settings ARE changeable. Don't flash a rom for another variant unless it has been ported - if you're bootloader locked you cannot edit the kernel and it will most likely eat your cat.

I'm not too experienced in this category - these will most likely work, but I'm assuming there's some easier way, I just don't know of one.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cirerita:
Hi,

I'm bootloader locked. The new exploit is for Samsung 15 and mine is Toshiba 11. No luck yet!

I'm kind of new to flashing. Would the rom in the link below work with my G900V?

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rom-toxicrom-note5-v1-s6-beta-g900v-t3334585

Or perhaps this one:

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/purenote-5port5-1-1-rom-t3346368

thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limeaide:
Either one of those should work.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cirerita:
Hi,

no luck! I tried both ROMS, but the APN settings are still blocked! I'm probably doing something wrong, so here's what I did:

1) Somewhere along the line my phone got stuck on the Samsung logo, so I flashed the official firmware G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW via Odin

2) I rooted the unit via Odin with the OK3_ROOT_V5 package (using the PB1 kernel)

3) I rebooted into Safestrap, wiped cache, data and system.

4) I flashed VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9 -- APN settings blocked. See pic below

5) I rebooted into Safestrap, wiped cache, data and system.

6) I flashed ToxicROM Note5 v1/S6 BETA G900V -- APN settings blocked. See pic below.

7) I rebooted into Safestrap, wiped cache, data and system.

8) I flashed Pure_note 5_port_5.1.1 rom -- APN settings blocked.

I'm obviously missing something here, right? Again, I'm new to flashing. The Pure Note rom comes with the stock fw and it might block the APN settings, but I think the Toxic Rom should not block the APN settings and, yet, they're blocked:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bpham:
Add a new APN. The Verizon APN will always be grayed out and you won't be able to edit it. Go to APN's, there should be a + sign to add a new one. When you're done typing in the new settings just press the 3 dots and hit save. Once you've added the new APN select it. I usually reboot afterward and everything works.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cirerita:
Hi, thanks for the tip, but the + sign is grayed out --if you take a close look at the attached pics, you'll notice the + sign is unavailable! For some reason, the APN settings are still blocked. I'm probably missing something obvious, I just don't know what it is.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alin919:
Those roms are made for Verizon only , can not use them on different carriers . I assume this is the reason can not edit apn.( First time probably have to enable gsm bands )

---------- Post added at 06:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 PM ----------

Maybe flash one off the Verizon internationals roms ( alliance , phoenix ) . Also you can try because you got nothing to loose (now you can not use the phone ) , http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-enable-lte-band-41700-2100-to-t2990105
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cirerita:
Thanks, I would definitely like to try those Verizon international roms. I cannot seem to find them online. Any idea as to where to find them?

mmm... did you mean the rom in the link below, for instance?

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/phoenix-rom-9-0-ported-g900v-ported-rom-t3188443

won't it mess with my locked bootloader?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cirerita:
Well, I tried the following ROM http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/bsfreelollipop5-0rombpb1based-t3331541 following all the steps, and the phone rebooted fine... but the APN settings are still blocked! And the default Verizon APN is still there!

Then I rebooted into Safestrap and installed Phoenix 11 rom. I kind of feared it would mess with my locked bootloader and the phone would get stuck in a bootloop, but I rebooted safely. The phone is not bricked! The directions say that "If running previous 5.0 rom flash Phoenix Rom then BOG5 firmware zip", but I'm not sure I should do that because my stock fw is/was PB1. Should I go ahead and try that BOG5 fw or should I try to find the PB1 fw and flash it? The unit seems to be fine without that fw, but maybe I need it anyway.

The APN settings do NOT seem to be blocked under Phoenix: the default Verizon APN is gone and I can use the + sign. However, when I hit save after creating a new APN, the new APN is not listed. I tried that several times, but for some reason new APNs are not saved (or at least I cannot see them).

Do you think I should flash the PB1 fw?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alin919:
Yes , alliance and Phoenix. It won't affect bootloader because they are made for Verizon ( just make sure you download them from here only : http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development ) You stated you got Verizon phone. Then in both roms should have galaxy tools so you you might changes to GSM bands. After that need just apn editor maybe.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cirerita:
Thanks again, I tried both Phoenix and Alliance, but I cannot seem to change the GSM band. I'm told to insert the SIM card, but the SIM card is inserted! I used a little app called APN settings shortcut, which allows you to get to the APN settings bypassing the "other mobile networks" menu. Even though the + sign is available, whenever I add a new APN and then hit "save", the new APN is NOT saved, and I cannot use it.

When using the Phoenix rom, I took a look at the Phone properties, and I noticed that I'm still using Verizon's fw (the CSC code is VZW), which probably prevents me from editing the APN settings.

Should I use a non-VZW firmware?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alegra:
Hi,

is there a WM6 version for the iPAQ rx4240?

Thanks,

Alex
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] t12icky0:
I have the AT&T s7 edge on cricket wireless(owned by AT&T). I haven't gotten the security update or any updates. My question is is it possible to get the AT&T updates for the phone on a different carrier or would it just be good to go and get a prepaid sim for AT&T to be on the network to get the update?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mtrujillog1:
u can download the updates and install them with odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mocsab:
Sammobile has not released any updates for the G935A - in fact they haven't even posted the oiginal firmware that came with the phone. Seems odd that it has been this long since the phone was released and Samobile doesn't have ATT firmware - but I don't know much about when ATT releases that - or even if they do - I did a search on Sammobile for S7, S6 and Note 5 firmware for ATT models and didn't find anything. Very odd...unless I searched for the wrong model number...I am sure there are other sources but I don't know what they are...good luck
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] ansoussi:
I was wondering if there any way to improve the water-proofness of the xperia

because I think the plays aren't secure enough! they feel easily! and I'm afraid to use my phone under water! !

is there another kind of smaller flaps that are fixed under the main flaps!

I've already searched for such a thing! but without any chance!
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] SolidSnake1976:
Buy new flaps. Ebay.
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] Dragoss91:
Z2 is a great phone but when it comes to its waterproof ability definately SUCKS !!!

I just saw too many Z2 for sale just for 50-60 euro because waterdamaged and threads with people complaining about dead Z2 by water damage . Just don't water it , if you use it in rain maybe is OK but not underwater .

These waterproof smartphones nowadays are way far from being 100% waterproof , unless they cover circuits with a resin like substance there will always be a a risk like a tiny design flaw or a case deformation that will allow water enter into the phone and turn it into a paper weight .

ON TOPIC : use this to improve z2 waterproof ability LOL
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] OwnageWOT:
I enter (not jump) in pool with my Xperia Z2 and it works without problem... i make photo and i record video in water about 1 m many times and is work very great. i have this phone from 02.01.2015.
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] Dragoss91:
Yes , but according to that pile of threads about Z2 dead in water seems is like a russian roulette .
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] mihailgreceanu:
because people do not use it with the flaps fully covered/ not damaged or they use it below 1 meter etc
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] SysGhost:
People often don't keep their flaps dust-free.

Dust on the rubber seal on the flaps will case them to leak when under water.

As I keep my flasp clean and dust-free, they are waterproof.

I've had my phone below 3 meters under water, recording video, and it works great. No issues with water.

I did notice that, if one do use soap or other detergents, it seems to "disrupt" the water-phobic property of the speaker openings. Why I suspect this, is because I did "destroy" one Xperia Z2 trying to clean it with soap and water. Device got instantly filled to the brim with water, and I suspect that it did happen when the soap got into contact with the speaker openings.

Anyone who can confirm or dismiss this theory?
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] balabanos:
i think we dont need that this phone quite proofly
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] ansoussi:
just to let you guys know!

I was very anxious about using my phone under water!

and I was right!!!!! the first time i used it, somehow it got water-damaged !

I've sent it back to the seller for replacement and started looking for a WAY TO IMPROVE ITS WATERPROOF CAPABILITIES !

all i got is a case calle "Love mei" ! so i thought it would be cool to share it with you guys!
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] MJ999:
I clean my phone once in a while with soap and water but not like submerging the phone in water and using soap just by gently cleaning it, One time the soap did enter my speakers and I tried to play music and the speakers were crackling ( boy I thought it's dead) after some time I checked it was working fine
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] Pixelado:
The only solution would be to coat all electronic components (and then some) with Liquipel or some alternative. There's been a bunch of horror stories tho.
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] ansoussi:
the real horror story is when water gets to you phone!!

in fact i bought an xperia z2 about 4 months ago and the first day i submerged it in water it got damaged! (i sent it back for exchange)

so yeah! despite it's waterproof, I'm not getting my new phone under water again!
[Xperia Z2 Accessories] Pbhushan363:
I went to the waterfall with my xperia z2

damaged my screen

randomly touches anywhere specially when phone is heated up

was using it for around 3 months after damaging

I asked sony service center, they told be it will cast me 9K in INR

gave it to the local repair shop

lets see what happens
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] davidnotcoulthard:
Does http://en.miui.com/thread-254886-1-1.html work for the Redmi 3 as well?

Or http://xdaforums.com/mi-4c/general/guide-unlocking-mi4c-bl-verification-t3336779 ?

(or can they be made to work with the Redmi 3?)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] kkffiirr:
Is it safe to assume that flashing unlocked redmi3 emmc_appsboot.mbn will help?

Haven't tested it though
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] devlkore:
I'm also hoping for an answer to this. Really considering buying this phone tomorrow, but I don't want to have to request the privilege of using something I bought the way I want to.

All the information I have found so far mostly talks about using the official unlocking method, but then there are bits of other information that suggest you may be able to get around this, with nothing concretely stating it.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] usblaidas:
I honestly dont get whats the problem. Request unlock today, order it tomorrow. By the time you will get your phone, you will also get the permission :)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] devlkore:
I'm hoping to buy the phone in person tomorrow, so it's not likely I'd get my code in time. Also I'm entirely against this practice of begging to use your own purchased hardware in the way you choose.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] usblaidas:
Its not begging. It's a security feature :) For the example, if someone steals your phone, they wont be able to easily take off all the locks to use/sell it. So yeah, its a great solution and one can always wait a bit.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] devlkore:
Some people have had their requests denied, it's begging. I appreciate the security concern, but that's not reason enough to lock people out of their OWN phones, just because you want to lock OTHER people out of them. I'd hardly call it a great solution, best solution would be to have the bootloader unlocked and let us lock it by choice which THEN requires a hassle to unlock.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] usblaidas:
You do realize that most people don't care about that, hence it is locked by default? I do not see how it is great solution to unlock it by default :)

About denying it, some people dont put in a proper reason (or give some random reason) why they want to unlock their phones, so Xiaomi keeps the idiots away from bricking their phones (I suggest you looking at miui forums. People keep bricking their phones).
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] davidnotcoulthard:
Another user seems to have mentioned that the chances of getting an approval has to do with making use of the Mi account so......

And how is 'most people don't care about that' a good argument? Protecting them from thieves (and themselves, I guess, as you've also said) is a much better reason/excuse.

Anyway the world of smartphones went well with flagships (, etc) using unlocked booloaders for years so why is the change suddenly needed?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] usblaidas:
Oh, that user was just talking non-sense. I registered on miui, I requested permission (did not even have phone at a time) and I got that permission few days later after I received phone.

How is it a bad argument? Most people are just normal users. They do not care about roms, recoveries and stuff like that. They just want a working phone and, if xiaomi would open a massive security hole by default, it would be bad.

How many flagship devices have you owned, if you don't mind me asking? The last time I checked, pretty much all bootloader's are locked by default (even Google Nexus phones are).
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] wingsfortheirsmiles:
I'd be interested in this, whilst I agree that the bootloader should be locked the process should be far more simple than what Xiaomi currently offers.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] josepmaria:
+1
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] usblaidas:
It should be.... But while you are waiting for the solution for that, you might as well just request for the code ;)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] wingsfortheirsmiles:
Agreed. Though I would say if people do want to unlock without approval that is at both the owner's right and risk. Especially here on XDA as opposed to the MIUI forums.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] usblaidas:
Agreed. But anyone who bought that phone signed up for this. That's the main reason why I'm trying to calm everyone down :D

And honestly, comments which are saying that "we have to beg for permission" are ridiculous. If you really want to unlock the phone, you will wait for those 10 days. It is really not that bad. Plus, you will get a bit more friendly with MIUI, which I actually use as my main driver and I honestly believe that it is not that bad :)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] wingsfortheirsmiles:
Well, there I think we disagree. Some will want to use their phone asap or not want to be bound by Xiaomi's restrictions, rightly or wrongly. If there is a method to bypass it XDA would be the place to publish, test and feedback on it, with the usual disclaimer about bricking/losing the device.

And speaking personally, I want to throw CM/stock android onto my Redmi 3 as soon as I get it. I'll either try the workaround or wait, using my old phone instead.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] usblaidas:
I'll have to disagree here as well. If that was to happen (some sort of bootloader lock bypasser) it would happen in chinese forums, where most of the stuff comes from anyway. If you take a look at all the roms/recoveries published in here, they are, mostly, a reposts from miui forums.

And considering that every gold member on miui forums, who are actual devs, get priority for bootloader unlock (get key in like three days), they really will not bother developing something like that. Its just so much unnecessary hassle. They might as well just keep investing their time into fixing bugs on current custom roms :)

Honestly, we could continue this discussion for days. But currently, the only way to get your bootloader unlocked faster is becoming a gold member on miui forums or just waiting for ten days.

Any other discussion on this topic is not worth anything. We will give hundreds (or even thousands) of reasons why they should do things differently, but they will still stick with their current policies. Just like MediaTek does. They are supposed to releases their sources, but they won't. And nobody can do anything about that.

So I will return to my previous point. Anyone who bought this phone knew Xiaomi's policies. If someone does not like that, they can always buy phone from a well known brands. Of course, paying at least two times the price of what we are paying for this phone.

After all, I dont mind paying less and waiting 10 days for the well spec'd phone rather than paying twice and get my bootloader instantly unlocked.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] davidnotcoulthard:
Which makes sense....but the Redmi Note 3 had such a solution developed for it (linked in the opening post) so......
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] usblaidas:
I would like to point out that Note 3 has MUCH bigger user base.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] davidnotcoulthard:
..................yeah, I guess there's that.

but hey, who knows? Stranger things have happened than the Redmi 3 being unlockable without Xiaomi's approval.....
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] markS7:
Sorry if this is an easy fix but I am new to the Android platform. I have 32GB S7 Edge from Verizon with 64GB SD card (free from Samsung). I only have about 15 apps installed however it says - you have about 500mb left out of the 32Gb. I looked in the apps page and I show an 18GB 'English Language Pack' app which i have disabled. How do I remove this massive file eating 18GB of prime space? Is this some sort of storage bug as I am not sure how I have run out of space so soon with very few apps.

[IMG="18gb english language pack"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_FqDMt37lsbZW5LYThpeGZoWFk/view?usp=sharing[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ashouhdy:
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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Brava27:
That's insane. Clear data
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] orbital247:
I had a similar experience, set the phone up, installed my 30ish apps and for some reason the memory was not reporting the disk usage correctly, said i had 3Gb left even though the apps were only about 6-7Gb. I did a clear of the system cache and it sorted it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] markS7:
Thanks. I have the latest updates as well. I cleared the 'Cached data' but that didn't clear it up. Is that the system cache? Sounds like a storage bug of some sort. How big is your Android 'English Language Pack' on your S7s? Just curious.

I also disabled all the 'apps' listed in this forum as unnecessary to see if that helps. It did not.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] markS7:
Okay - Thanks Brava27 you win the prize of the day! Here is how I fixed it:

1) Re-enabled Android's 'English Language Pack' application

2) Clicked 'Clear Data' it dropped from 18GB to 0.

3) Disabled 'English Language Pack'

What is that pack even used for if you can disable it? How did it grow to 18GB in size?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Brava27:
No clue lol
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] estamiguel:
Still an issue

This started for me about 3 weeks ago on S7 Edge.

Wiped phone trying to figure out what was eating space.

Found "English Language Pack" v 1.7.18 is eating all my space with its data

I can clear data, but it still comes back ..not right away .. but within 1-3 days.

I have cleared and disabled, but that does not stop it. I have to enable again to delete data.

Anyone have any idea how to figure out what is causing it to eat all the space on internal storage.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] estamiguel:
Still an issue

I have minimized the apps loaded, but this is still an issue.

It does at least only happen while connected to Wifi

I have caught it while happening, "English Language Pack" storage grows, I delete data, hit back, then select storage again and it is already downloaded 200MB and still growing.

No apps "running"

Reboot, it stops

Turn off Wifi, it stops

If connected to Wifi, it will start again anywhere from 10min - 24 hours later.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] markm75:
Where do u find this English pack?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] shah22:
These are S voice language packs, they can be disabled in apps manager. This is a weird bug and anyone experiencing this may need to factory reset the phone.