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[Galaxy Note 3 General] medwatt:
Hello,

Someone gave a friend of mine a used Galaxy Note 3. He asked me to "set it up" for him. What he wanted was really some apps like facebook etc. Being someone who couldn't resist trying out things, I decided to try out some custom roms on his Note 3. This being my first Samsung phone (yes, my first), I had no idea that "factory resetting" the phone doesn't just clear user data. To regain access to the phone, you need enter the Samsung account of the previous owner. Not knowing that is tantamount to being stuck at the welcome screen. With a little googling, I found out that despite Samsung's additional security to protect the phone from unauthorized people (that is, thieves), the phone could still be unlocked. I found this tutorial which explains the process . The essence of the hack is to simply allow an app to run, which will then be used to remove the previous owner. The app is provided here. I was unable to do exactly what was done in the tutorial and that might be due to the fact that my phone is different from the one used in the tutorial. Here are my steps:

1. Go to the google account (on your computer or another phone) that you'll be associating the Note 3 with.

2. Save a draft with the app (provided in the link above) attached.

3. If you haven't already, wipe data and cache (in recovery).

Make sure that you have internet access. Its important that you can turn it on and off at will.

4. Allow the phone some minutes to boot into the welcome screen.

5. Connect to your WiFi and sign in to the google account (same as that in step 1).

6. Now, when you get to the section where you're asked to enter the logon details of the previous owner, click on "Forgot Username or password".

7. Immediately disconnect the internet source (turn off your WiFi router or hotspot).

You'll now be greeted with a page similar to a default webpage informing you that the link cannot be accessed etc.

8. Turn your WiFi back on.

8. Select any text on the screen that is not the link. You'll notice that you'll now be able to see a list of options at the top of the screen.

9. Select "SHARE" and then "GMAIL".

10. Navigate to your draft folder and download the attachment (the apk file). Install it.

When the app is launched, it'll look similar like the stock Samsung settings.

11. Go "General", then "Accounts" and add a "Samsung account". If you don't have a Samsung account, you can create one from there or if you already have one, sign in.

12. Go back, back, back until you get to the screen which asks for the logon details of the previous owner and input yours now. You're now done.

These are the steps I carried out and my Note 3 is now back to working state.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] XScoobySnax420X:
All that trouble when you can bypass whitin 2 minutes :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leenaj8:
Looking for email app with separate email icons & unread msg counts on home screen

Hi,

First time poster and first time user of Android phones. I know I am late to the game having just moved over from the blackberry.

The biggest thing I miss is having separate icons for my different email accounts along with unread email message counts on my home screen. I like to keep my work email separate from my personal accounts and from my travel confirmation account. I travel every week for work, so it's very useful to be able easily call up my confirmations for the week.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - Thanks!

LJ
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonysspace:
I have Just started cooking my own rom and i have read all those posts i found on xda and other sites about cooking custom rom using kitchen.Now i am trying to build my own custom rom from Cynogenmod for my Xiaomi mi4. I have added and replaced BROWSER with Chrome browser and it works fine.but the problem is that when the rom is installed the luncher has a empty space for the browser.But i want that chome should be selected as default browser and it should be seen on the place where browser icon should be seen.I even want to replace gallery with Google Photos and selected it by default as gallery.

Is there any install script/init.d ways to do that or do i need to edit any app or values from any files? plz help
[HTC Excalibur] boma:
Hello,

how can I dump the ROM of my Excalibur (O2 Germany Cosmo)?

TIA
[HTC Excalibur] indiekiduk:
read the wiki :p

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Vox_HowToDumpRom
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] xDark_:
I decided to buy a plastic one while I wait for the glass screen protector makers to get their sh!t together. Any recommendations?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] scott14719:
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Protec...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Been using one for several days now and so far, couldn't be happier. I did a wet install and let it dry for about 10 hours before I used the phone. I don't think 10 hours in necessary, but I was just making sure. After drying, I put my Seidio Active case on the phone and everything is working great. Very clear, full fit, no lifting, no odd effects (rainbow, dis colorization, etc...). The cut outs are perfect and the feel is good. It's not glass, but it's very smooth. If it continues to work as well as it is now, I will not use glass. Just take your time and get it right. That's why I did a wet install, because it always seems to work so much better.

I've tried a couple of different tempered glass screen protectors and so far, they have all come up short one way or another. the best one so far was the Coral brand, it it only sticks to the side of the screen and doesn't work well with the cases I have tried.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] Magic Matt:
Do you get any "orange peel" effect with this one? I have had it on my Wish List for a couple of weeks, because I got the Skinomi TechSkin HD Clear and while it fits perfectly and has full coverage, there is a relatively significant orange peel effect if viewed at the right angle. What I mean is there is a like a texture to the reflection. Turn the screen off, hold the phone at such an angle that you can see a light source in the reflection (such as a chandelier), and the reflection of the chandelier isn't "clear" - it's distorted because the screen protecter has this orange peel effect/texture look to it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] scott14719:
None that I have noticed.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] Sir_Eagle:
Spigen Curved Crystal HD is the best so far. It is a film and not glass. But it covers the full screen area just not the full front of the phone. The corners, above the top sensors, and below the home button are uncovered. It does adhere to the curved edge nicely and works with my Tech 21 case fine. Glad you get two, as I did get a few fine scratches on it when putting it on (my stupidity).
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] iridaki:
I applied the Zagg InvisibleShield on my brand new S7 yesterday. I couldn't be happier with it, did a dry install, some bubbles formed but disappeared within the next couple of hours. Now it's absolutely perfect! Highly recommended.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] xDark_:
Is it rubbery or is it a hard plastic?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] iridaki:
It's rubbery more than hard. It's not unpleasant and it doesn't attract fingerprints easily.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] Sir_Eagle:
Spigen Curved Crystal HD is not rubbery.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] sunrat39:
Guys,

I recommend the I croo ones on Amazon. They are the self healing ones and go edge to edge.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] xDark_:
Darn. I had one on the back of my iPhone 4S and it didn't feel all that great and got lots of little indentations and scratches on it. But it was very grippy but I don't think that's a good property to have on a screen protector.

Link?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] sunrat39:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01D0XEF3Q/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's like those self healing ones. You can see some indentations in certain lighting but for the most part it's crystal clear
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] iridaki:
I think the ones made for the back of a phone are meant to be more grippy, to make holding the phone more comfortable. I wouldn't say that the Zagg front protector for the S7 is grippy, but that's down to personal preference really.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] xDark_:
Got any pics of your install? And the shilled reviews aren't really helping instill any confidence
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] scott14719:
I would say more rubbery than hard, but very smooth.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] sunrat39:
No I don't. However, there is another reviewer on this forum that did have an install. I think the post title was "ocd approved."
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] beezar:
+1 on the i-croo screen protector. Application was easy, it's edge to edge without halo effect/peeling/bubbles. It's smooth and not rubbery, fingerprint resistant, clear, no orange peel effect.

I seriously have a difficult time seeing the screen protector when I look for it--it's that well fitting.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] bliu:
Does the i-croo work well with cases?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] xDark_:
Got pics of the install?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] Kiwi_Dude:
Can go one better than that....!

[YOUTUBE]/watch?v=05jHAm83h00[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Apps and Games] tacotory:
Hello-

Can anyone help me get the apk for the app at this link?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citygovapp.oregoninspectionrequest&hl=en

It's saying my device isn't compatible and won't let me download it, but I need it for my work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :good::good: I"m on a Note 5.
[Android Apps and Games] multiGamefan:
Here : http://bit.ly/1qnO9go

Enjoy :o:o
[Android Apps and Games] BatDroid:
[MENTION=2484146]mark manning[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] multiGamefan:
what ?
[Android Apps and Games] BatDroid:
he's a moderator.

U shud've post this on Q/A,help and troubleshooting forum.

Read xda rules before posting please.
[Android Apps and Games] multiGamefan:
oh okay . I didn't posted this someone else does , and i just helped him , i thought you were saying something to me that's why i commented :o .
[Android Apps and Games] Ja_som:
[MENTION=3547156]tacotory[/MENTION]

Next time ask here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2392504

;)
[Android Apps and Games] tacotory:
Thank you very much!! :good: Got it. Works perfectly on my Note 5. Note sure what the supposed compatibility issues were... :silly:
[Android Apps and Games] tacotory:
Got it. I'll pay more attention to the thread I post in next time.
[Android Apps and Games] Heisenberg:
In future please use this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2392504

Thread closed.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] tallgrasshawk:
I'm having trouble downloading any movie onto my Note. I hit download and it just briefly started downloading then pops up "This video couldn't be downloaded" No error number. Have 6GB of space left. I'm able to download it on my chromebook & phone. Anyone have any experience with this?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] gooberdude:
Well, i guess you have not had much problems with google, so you may not know how to reset google issues.

I find resetting google krappa is just as problematic as having to reboot windows. Depending on what proggys or updates are used. Ha!

Step one... remove google account. Step 2... in application manager go to all apps and select google video and clear cache, and data and stop app, all in order given.

Step 3 is optional but important as Google Play controls a lot of things that also get corrupted time to time. Do the same reset in google play store.

Once you have reset, start the troubled app, and login using an existing account with google. Once authenticated you should be able to set your settings and use the app.

If by chance you are using a rooted device and are redirecting downloads to SD, it may keep Google Video from saving to SD.

One odd thing that i found with a particular custom ROM that i use... i had to modify my platform.xml even further for media to allow some apps that have odd permissions that request fail to request Media not SD or default storage.

Hope this helps.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] tallgrasshawk:
Thanks for the help, but it was to no avail. Still can't download. I'm running civato's 4.4.2 build. I wonder if there's some type of missing app/something.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] gooberdude:
Ah, well it may be the kernel... I could never mirracast with his 4.4.2 build, but able to do so with his 4.2.2 build. Don't do Google Video so I can't verify on my build, but most everything else for streaming.

Were you able to download before you updated google video? I have found a number of apps breaking as of this year. Some I may never update because of Marshy Mellow compatibility. Too tired of correcting by restoring by backup , so I just wont bother doing updates anymore.

You can try Boeffla kernel 2.6 it is very stable and does work on stock and modded Touchwiz ROMs. If it don't you can always go back to Civato's kernel.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffDC:
Last week I encrypted my phone, and the process went as designed. I've been using it now for a week, and anytime I completely power off the phone, and want to turn on, it goes through two phases:

the first takes about 30 seconds, reaching a screen where I must enter my passcode/pin, and then secondly, the phone takes about another minute, or so, and gets to the boot screen, where I must (again) enter my pin and then I am in the system. Ok.

This afternoon, after turning off the phone completely, and later turning on the phone, it went straight to the boot/login screen. The first step is gone. I've re-checked this 3 times now, and step one no longer appears.

When I check settings/security, it shows as 'encrypted".

If I boot into recovery, and use the encryption password, it says:

failed to decrypt, password failed!

I am running Sultana's CM 13.0 from Feb.

Any thoughts are appreciated.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MZO:
Yea format the data, it will wipe storage too but will let you use the phone next time.

Transmitted via BACON
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geowolf1000:
Change pin from lockscreen

And check pin to boot

Twrp does not decrypt without this choice

Your phone will have again two phases again
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffDC:
Thanks folks. I formatted data and restored before reading this. If it happens again Ill try your idea.
[General Questions and Answers] Gen5:
Is it possible to reinstall a kernel that is already installed? I installed a feature that I didnt want to.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] coldkey:
Hi

I'm new to XDA, but have used the site for years for various reasons and never found the need to post. I am posting some threads to get my count up in order to participate in the development for my phone, the aforementioned Exynos Note 3.

I picked up my N900 used off of eBay for $180 with free shipping. The previous user had kept it in great shape; no scratches on the screen, and with only a couple of dings on the metal edges. I was running the stock Kit Kat ROM when I got it, but for obvious reasons, I wished to upgrade. After careful examination of the Exynos Development section for N900's, I chose the "Dr Ketan" Lollipop L24 ROM. I found this ROM to have a lot of features, almost too many for my purposes. I also found that when it was first installed it ran very smoothly, but gradually (as I added my apps) began to slow down, and I never quite figured out why. I used L24 for about 6 months, reinstalling it once or twice along the way without too many problems. However, the lag became unbearable after I picked up an old used iPhone 5 running iOS 9.3.0. By comparison, the iPhone with it's fraction of the total CPU and RAM of the Note 3 was as smooth as silk. I had to find a new ROM for my N3.

Once again, back to the XDA Exynos N900 section. I liked the progress on CM12 and CM13, but they both appeared too buggy for an everyday driver. After I read that SlimLP was giving people the highest benchmarks of any Note 3 Exynos ROM, I tried it. Installation was a breeze; wiped everything, flashed the ROM zip and then the SlimLP GApps. Right off of the bat, I could tell this ROM was a dramatic improvement over L24. Everything ran more smoothly. The added features of 5.1.1 were the icing on the cake...

I've had SlimLP installed on my N3 for a few days now, and everything is better about my N3; it runs the way I expect an 8 core, 3GB pocket PC to run. I have had only a few problems with it. For some reason, one of my reminder apps refuses to display notifications and run alarms. I use this app each day and I am trying to figure out why it's not working, with limited success. I am going to switch to a different type of reminder app and see if that helps. Other than that, everything seems great.

Thanks to everyone at XDA for their time and effort in preserving the community for continuing development on these handsets that the manufacturers have abandoned.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Leang Vannak:
really? I want to try too. SlimLP right?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ExileSovereign:
That's correct.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-3/galaxy-note-3-exynos-android-development/rom-12-04-15-t3263881
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mabf000:
hello all i have a problem with my cellphone it gets stuck on the logo after I rooted

i can enter the stock recovery but i cant get the rom is there a way that i can fix this plz i need some help
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonercirit:
Hi guys. I can't access flash mode on D6603 model Z3. The phone isn't working. I can't open it with power button. When I plug into a wall charger it only bootloops the sony logo. And when I try to restore it with PC Companion I can't access flashmode. Same with flashtool. Phone isn't rooted and has offical firmware. How can I fix this? I really need help.

Edit: Replaced the battery and now it's working fine.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swaroopbhat:
anyone has a custom recovery recovery for gionee p6???

without it i cannot install any rom
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] binay1987:
gionee p6

gionee p6 is just a scrap ph in the andriod market
[X Play Themes and Apps] xaueious:
Picked up a Moto X Play for family in Canada.

The Camera interface isn't the most intuitive, was hoping to use Google Camera but every app I seem to use seems to crash when switching from camera to camcorder mode, currently on the March security update for Marshmallow.

Does anyone else have this issue or can recommend a decent camera app as an alternative?
[X Play Themes and Apps] tshohel7:
Try Open Camera or Manual Camera. :)
[X Play Themes and Apps] Sickaxis79:
Yeah open camera is a nice one.The stock camera app is working normal on mine.Try to clean cache of the stock camera app.
[X Play Themes and Apps] xaueious:
Opencamera crashes.

Google Camera 2.7 is actually working, so the problem is with version 3.1 and later... Guess that's why they pulled it from the Play Store

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/camera/camera-2-7-008-release/

When switching from camera to video camcorder mode, it says 'Can't connect to camera' and crashes the app
[X Play Themes and Apps] Sickaxis79:
Running version 5.1 and its working.Stock mm 6..0.1.

I should try a factory reset if i was you.
[X Play Themes and Apps] xaueious:
Sorry 5.1 of which application would you be referring to?

Google Camera only goes up to 3.2 and Open Camera 1.28.1
[X Play Themes and Apps] Sickaxis79:
Sorry i was mistaken with motorola stock camera app. Maybe google camera is crashing because it cant find a gyroscope sensor which is needed for the 360 pictures.
[X Play Themes and Apps] theepickorean:
Looking for a camera app as well; stock Motorola camera is too slow on launch in taking pictures or I itializing video. I've tried clearing data and cache. Google Camera works besides camcorder mode.
[X Play Themes and Apps] fideral:
I used Open Camera. After installation, the first time I have it hung. Resetting and poked in the settings. In the "interface settings" disabled "show slope" and "show the direction of the compass." As long as such no longer hangs.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Deleted member 267841:
hi,

the bug related at the next video:

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=X3KH6LS4j7Y

has solution ?

thank's
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Pantaloonie:
Happens on my Ameo too. It's not a bug, it's a mechanical problem with the placing of the magnetically activated switch....
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] patrickl:
How about having it repaired?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kartheekb:
Hi Guys,

I am Facing an Issue with my Note 4 SN-910G . When i try to open apps. Phone getting struck and restarting . And also getting more heat.

I have made a factory reset but problem is not solved. any suggestions? Badly Warranty expired last month only.

:eek:
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kartheekb:
expecting a reply from you guys. help me out
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GrippingSphere:
Try flashing official stock rom from samfirmware via PC odin with option "nand erase all". After flashing go to recovery and wipe data/factory reset.

But before doing the above, save any important files, pictures, or documents from your internal sd card because everything will be erased.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SavanTorian:
Since my 910F has the "mmc_read failed" error, sometimes it restarts, sometimes it can't be turned on/booting, sometimes it starts into download mode with the error code.. the device is built with a chip september 2014.

I never thought it, but samsung turned into crapware. a phone, that has been pricing up to 700 euros is going to die after 17 months. s*h*i+t+load piece of a phone.

who can help me to fix it by software that i can get another in a month with my contract. ?

Thanx
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kartheekb:
Feeling the same mate :(
[Android Apps and Games] multiGamefan:
Have you installed a hacking tool like lucky patcher or something ?
[Android Apps and Games] Heisenberg:
The discussion of warez is strictly prohibited on XDA, thread closed.