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Hi all, I need some help from you guys.
I read all about voiding warranty if I root my device but something happened to my nexus that I find too akward.
A couple weeks ago, I sent my Nexus to repair due to faulty gps.
It would not recieve any signal. I installed many different ROMs, wiped it, tryed factory image from Google themselves without any success. So I decided to send my Nexus to warranty. Before sending it in I installed the factory image once again and relocked the bootloader.
As I bought my device froma reseller (FNAC) I did not send it directly to ASUS. I went to FNAC instead.
The problem is that today I recieved a SMS from FNAC saying that the brand (ASUS) did not accept my device under warranty.
I am wondering what could possibly go wrong. I am a bit worried about all this as I am 100% sure I took all the precautions to unroot my device. I know it had a factory image from Google and the only thing I am not sure is if I relocked the bootloader.
Tomorrow I will go to FNAC to know what they have to say.
My question is, can they refuse to repair my device only because the bootloader is unlocked? I was not bricked, only the gps did not work.
Sorry for the big text, thanks in advance
Yep they can completely refuse to repair it if the bootloader is unlocked.
To begin with, you need to find out what reason Asus gave.
Any number of things are possible - for all you know, your device got dropped/damaged after it left your hands, but before it arrived at Asus. Or any of a number of other reasons.
But it would be interesting for you to follow up your OP with an account of your experience.
Try installing this
If it's not hard-bricked then try going through Clockwork Recovery (For 4.2.2)
Then download Google Apps from this webpage goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
Then the GPS will work and other Google Apps just fine, and if you want you can start fresh from stock then root it again then put in the ROM (CyanogenMod 10.1 RC2 is the best one) or which ever one you want to use then install Google Apps (gapps) through Clockwork by choosing 'Add Zip' then adding the zip in the downloads folder or your nexus 7. There is though a RC3 and RC4 but I prefer RC2 get.cm/?device=grouper&type=RC
Tomorrow I'll post more info of whats going on.
Thanks for replies.
YoyoscratchMC did not understand your post..
In the guarantee card is a point where it says that unlocked devices have no longer guarantee.
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Ok guys so it had nothing to do with software.
I did setup my tablet nicely so ASUS could not complain about unlocking anything.
So the reason they refused to repair my tablet under warranty is a small scratch that cant even be called dent. It has about 1mm diameter and is more a lack of paint than a dent. The small scratch is right next to two connector (see images below) and ASUS repair team said that one connector was not there. They classified it as my fault for damaging the device.
I cannot believe that a small scratch can cause that damage. My opinion is that the connector was badly installed or was not even there at the beggining since I never tested the gps when I bought the device.
Plus the repair cost would be more than 200€, almost the price of a new Nexus. They want to replace the motherboard!
I will post the pictures that ASUS took from my device as soon as I can.
Btw, any1 knows what those connectors do?
Thanks
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Btw, any1 knows what those connectors do?
Thanks
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Those are the GPS antenna pins.
I sent my nexus 7 in because I erased the boot loader (I'm a dumb***) and they upgraded me from an 8gb to 16gb and my nexus was all banged and beat up odd they wouldn't fix yours
Sent from my Nexus 4 @1.72 GHz on Stock 4.2.2
I could not believe when they told me that they refused to repair due to a small scratch... Anyway I refused to pay for the repair budget and made a complaint to oficial authorities. I will be able to use my nexus as is while they process the complaint.
Oh and they want to replace the whole board just because it is missing 1 pin from the gps connector. Is that normal?
Thankyou all.
just sent mine with screen flicker on white/minor screen lift.. flashed stock and relocked so hope they honor my warranty...
new ones screen including touch is much better... also nice to get a fresh battery
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nolook said:
just sent mine with screen flicker on white/minor screen lift.. flashed stock and relocked so hope they honor my warranty...
new ones screen including touch is much better... also nice to get a fresh battery
Sent from my Nexus 7
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Hope they dont screw you like they did to me mate. GL
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Hope they dont screw you like they did to me mate. GL
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ya hopefully mine was bought from google play so maybe the warranty is different from the non google play ones...
Doubt it mate. It always comes down to repair companies that ASUS hires.
In my country there are many complaints with the repair service of ASUS. The company that repairs the products here for ASUS is awful. Maybe in your country it's better.
Ok, so my mum bought a i9500 online for $590 it was supposed to be brand new and sealed in the box, but when we received it, it seemed slightly used, and it was in chinese... So I went to the settings and changed the language which helped, but not really as the play store and everything else was still chinese apart from menus and what not. Not only this, but I open up the camera app and the camera is absolutely horrible, extremely blurry and laggy, and the front camera is even worse... I know what ur thinking, its a fake, but its really not, im 100% sure of it, exact same design, beautiful amoled screen, extremely fast and responsive etc, its a samsung for sure. Sooo I contact the guy and he tells me he had no idea and that it was a gift etc, he offers to refund me $200 and i keep it, I say no etc etc etc and eventually he refunds me $450 and I get the phone. Not a bad deal, as I figure I could probably fix this... given time. So I try and get cyanogen on it so it is english and maybe the camera works better... and that is why im here. This phone is completely fkd, I dont know what to do with it, I enter recovery mode and it gives me a menu completely different menu from what every other tutorial shows. I cant get Odin to recognise the phone, keis wont even recognise it, it only shows up as a USB mass storage. I think I might be able to flash a new firmware onto it through the recovery menu, but all the firmware for the i9500 is in some other language because its an international phone, so theres no point in trying that. Can someone plz help me here I have no clue what to do with it?
Sad to hear.... but ur Phone is duplicate and its Chinese..
So.. u can only return to online market dealer if possible unless device is not real s4, u r scammed..
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Read this also..
http://thedroidguy.com/2013/07/bewa...amsung-galaxy-s4-how-to-avoid-getting-scammed
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Bro the site u ordered it complaint on that site u paid for new and orignall and got duplicate
it is about money also and it is to expansive and they are cheating people
Best of luck:good::good::good::good:
Most likely is a fake. Get your money back.
Most like a fake one. post a photo of device info + photos of device itself?
My condolences
It's definitely a fake S4!
This is one of the reasons that I never purchase electronic gadgets online, including SmartPhones. Nothing beats peace of mind, not to mention you will be able to examine and scrutinize the merchandise personally before buying it.
Just charge it to experience and be smarter next time. Your goal now would be to retrieve your hard-earned cash. Getting back 2/3's of it is better than getting nothing at all.
always try to buy things using paypal, as paypal really helps you out when you are scammed.
yeh i eventually figured it out because i did a quadrant test and the CPU was dual core. I am stunned that they could pull of such a convincing replica. I bought it off ebay, the seller was in my region (australia) and sent straight from there so i figured it cant be some chinese fake. Anyways the seller is giving me the whole money back so its all fine, thanks for the help
Hello all. Hope you are all fine. Thanks in advance for any answers i'll recieve. I have my Note 3 for 3 days so i'm a new Note 3 users ( Past phone S4 ). So. I want to ask a small question ( Searched in xda forums found NO solution so if my post has allready answered in other posts please let me know ) I have a ploblem. Bought an S view today. Said it was 3rd party cause the authenticated ones is expencive. My s view does not work with my phone. Asked some friends told me that i must root my device but i don't want root on my device...Any method to make s view work without tripping with root scripts?
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Hello all. Hope you are all fine. Thanks in advance for any answers i'll recieve. I have my Note 3 for 3 days so i'm a new Note 3 users ( Past phone S4 ). So. I want to ask a small question ( Searched in xda forums found NO solution so if my post has allready answered in other posts please let me know ) I have a ploblem. Bought an S view today. Said it was 3rd party cause the authenticated ones is expencive. My s view does not work with my phone. Asked some friends told me that i must root my device but i don't want root on my device...Any method to make s view work without tripping with root scripts?
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If you are using KitKat firmware, then only original Samsung S-View covers will work fine. Third-party manufactured ones are likely to not work.
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If you are using KitKat firmware, then only original Samsung S-View covers will work fine. Third-party manufactured ones are likely to not work.
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I have try s-View case who cost 5$ and work great on my note 3 norooted version. 4.4.2 rom
Check if your s-view case has a chip in it. It won't work without the chip. Just a normal case with a giant window...
ph3n0ngr said:
Hello all. Hope you are all fine. Thanks in advance for any answers i'll recieve. I have my Note 3 for 3 days so i'm a new Note 3 users ( Past phone S4 ). So. I want to ask a small question ( Searched in xda forums found NO solution so if my post has allready answered in other posts please let me know ) I have a ploblem. Bought an S view today. Said it was 3rd party cause the authenticated ones is expencive. My s view does not work with my phone. Asked some friends told me that i must root my device but i don't want root on my device...Any method to make s view work without tripping with root scripts?
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Check if your s-view case has a chip in it. It won't work without the chip. Just a normal case with a giant window...
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agree with ultramag69.
but...
even your fake case got chip, you have to make sure the chip is not slanted. If the chip on your case cover never touch the port at the back side of the note 3.... it won't work as well.
update 30/Sep
it turned out to be a hardware issue
i already fixed it but the stuped keyboard problem still remains
it wont change language
this is the end of the thread guys .... im sorry for botherin you and special thanks to N1NJATH3ORY for being greatly helpful
good bye
update 17/Sep
moved thread to the right forum thanks to forum moderator malybru
update 16/Sep
tried so many kernels nothing works ( all the kernels made my note 3 lag and get hot and i mean so hot feels like its burning
gonna try to change the rom just downloaded X-note V20 and gonna install their kernel also and i wish it will work ill post if anything works
untill next update im gonna try everything with whatever kernel there is its killing me i need to make the front camera works ( thinking of burning the whole device i swear its driving me insane )
i know its not a hardware issue cause it used to work randomly ( when i clear catch and force close it used to work but randomly which means other times its not working )
so anyone with any idea what so ever i dont care just tell me even if it is simple or stupid idea its ok im willing to try anything
tried cymera thanks to N1NJATH3ORY
but it still did not work with my note three
" thinking of buying the front camera and try to install it at home since this thing making me want to burn my note 3 or crash it the only problem is i love my note 3 so im still gonna leave the front camera part as a last option before destroying this loved device ... still thinking hmmmmmmmm "
update 11/Sep
tried different kernels nothing works
hello everyone wish u all having a wonderful day
sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but i dunno where to post !!!
anywayz im from middle east ( Kuwait ) and i bought my international note 3 n9005 after a month or two from the release date
im having a terrible problem since the day i got my note 3
the front camera wont start
keyboard wont change language
i dont care that much about the keyboard i could use any other keyboard app my real problem is the front camera
when ever i start the start the front camera the app freeze and its blank and when i hit the capture button it says " server error occured. restart camera "
i tried alot of things to solve this problem but couldnt ...
already rooted ... using custom rom " AUDAX ROM v10 " before that i used X-note
it used to work one every couple of days but since 2 month " or more " ago its not working at all
tried flashing stock rom
tried wiping data
tried different apps
nothing works
after posting this thread im going to trip knox " i dont really need knox !! " and flash a kernel ... if it works im goin to update my thread if it did not work then i would really appreciate any help
any idea anything will do just tell me what to do and im goin for it its really makin me crazy
ps : im not willing to use 8 mp instead of 12 .. if im using the camera im gonna use it fully like there is nothing wrong "
sorry if i have posted in the wrong place
also sorry for talking too much
lastly have a great day everyone
Hi can you try this camera app to see if your front camera works ? ClickMe Let me know... Thanks
N1NJATH3ORY said:
Hi can you try this camera app to see if your front camera works ? ClickMe Let me know... Thanks
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sorry if i took too long to reply but i was trying the app on different kernels nothing works .... i know the hardware is fine because it use to work randomely but i dont know what is causing this app to act this way im dying to find one
Before tripping Knox why don't you flash stock firmware and take the phone back to Samsung to get it replaced ? You do know Samsung smartphones ship with 24month warranty ? i know you said hardware is fine but it sounds like it is a hardware problem to me.. As you have tried different kernels nothing works it's hardware not software... i could be wrong but try Samsung service center...
you could be write
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Before tripping Knox why don't you flash stock firmware and take the phone back to Samsung to get it replaced ? You do know Samsung smartphones ship with 24month warranty ? i know you said hardware is fine but it sounds like it is a hardware problem to me.. As you have tried different kernels nothing works it's hardware not software... i could be wrong but try Samsung service center...
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well you might be right as im thinkin of it different kernels and still no luck so its a highly a hardware but since all kernels did not work as they supposed to i thought it might be rom related issue !! im still backing up my data and gonna try the new X-note V20 with their kernel " wish me luck "
well thats a good idea about taking the device to samsung the only problem is samsung company where i live in they suck and i do mean it ...
for example when i called to ask for their nearest location they said they dont support samsung smart phone ( huh !! but they are samsung device's ) they replied with there is another company thats handling the smart phones ... in my country ( Kuwait ) the repair shop is better than the companies and the repair shop dont know anything you dont ,,, most of them learned from the internet ... ( there are alot good repair shop but their too expensive ) im not gonna pay 75% of the device price just to fix the camera ... i would buy a new device !!
so a warranty means nothing i know it sucks but thats the true looooooolz
last reason for not doin that is
i wanna do fix anything i own myself i dont wanna depend on any repair shop or anything ....
anywayz im greatly thankful for your reply that made me think its hardware issue ... i might search for front camera part now if their cheap in amazon im gonna buy one and lets hope i dont blow up the device looooolz
Dude I know the centers suck they do the same thing here in the UK, Samsung don't handle the repair themselves third party deal with it. i had a issue with a galaxy note they replaced it with a new one within 7 days so it's not a long wait try here http://www.samsung.com/ae/support/servicelocation
And if you feel like replacing the front camera yourself ebay or Amazon are the best for parts by the way have you ever dropped your galaxy note 3 ??
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N1NJATH3ORY said:
Dude I know the centers suck they do the same thing here in the UK, Samsung don't handle the repair themselves third party deal with it. i had a issue with a galaxy note they replaced it with a new one within 7 days so it's not a long wait try here http://www.samsung.com/ae/support/servicelocation
And if you feel like replacing the front camera yourself ebay or Amazon are the best for parts by the way have you ever dropped your galaxy note 3 ??
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no never dropped it its always in my hand or pocket i use it almost all the time ......... i didnt fix my note 3 when i went the last time to samsung because under the warranty i still have to pay half the price .... and thats about 25% from new note 3 when it was released come on i can buy the module for 5 usd or 20 usd but im not gonna pay more than 50 KD ( 50 Kuwait Dinar = about 180 usd ) and still gonna wait from 7 to 10 working days !!! i mean come on im not gonna do it ... id rather break my device than doin this !!! samsung sucks in kuwait
the link you provided is for UAE their good i heard samsung in there are amazing
ive been trying to log cat ... reading and reading the error but there is something weird i noticed
i dont know how to read the log cat no matter how many times i read them i still cant figure out anything nor understand .... but i might find a hint
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no never dropped it its always in my hand or pocket i use it almost all the time ......... i didnt fix my note 3 when i went the last time to samsung because under the warranty i still have to pay half the price .... and thats about 25% from new note 3 when it was released come on i can buy the module for 5 usd or 20 usd but im not gonna pay more than 50 KD ( 50 Kuwait Dinar = about 180 usd ) and still gonna wait from 7 to 10 working days !!! i mean come on im not gonna do it ... id rather break my device than doin this !!! samsung sucks in kuwait
ive been trying to log cat ... reading and reading the error but there is something weird i noticed
i dont know how to read the log cat no matter how many times i read them i still cant figure out anything nor understand .... but i might find a hint
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That's a bit stupid you have to pay for warranty what kind of warranty is that ? Here in the UK we pay nothing not one penny warranty means manufacture pays for everything not end user.. Anyway can you paste the logcat to pastebin so i can take a look ? i'm no pro but there are some android pros on here they might be able to help?
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That's a bit stupid you have to pay for warranty what kind of warranty is that ? Here in the UK we pay nothing not one penny warranty means manufacture pays for everything not end user.. Anyway can you paste the logcat to pastebin so i can take a look ? i'm no pro but there are some android pros on here they might be able to help?
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hmmm i really wish to but the problem is i used logcat once and i dont even know how to record it ... if u could point me at a thread that might help me how to take a logcat and send it to others ...
im kinda new to log cat ive always loved tweaking but just now trying to learn how to build an app and be in play store but couldnt find a hint so far !!! well im still searching and i think if i kept on searching im bound to find out
all big names has great warranty ( without paying anything ) but samsung sony and few more use this kinda of stupid warranty .. dunno y yet
anywayz if i could find out how to give u a log cat ill try to whether your an expert or not ur still gonne be better than me and u might find out if its hardware or software to make sure
thanks your an amazing person and im honored that ive been chatting with you
thank u
have a great day
Dude before logcatting I totally forgot about hardware test please enter this into your dialer
*#0*# and then try your front camera from the menu...
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Dude before logcatting I totally forgot about hardware test please enter this into your dialer
*#0*# and then try your front camera from the menu...
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Free mobile app
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well that was one of the first test i made with my note 3
it shows as soon as i hit front camera
" warning
camera failed "
i even tried those test apps ( some of them are pretty useful ) the front camera always fail or crash or freeze
but dunno why in some weird test apps they show as its working normally although its a blank screen !!!!
gonna attach a picture ... im searching around for log cat how to if i learned how im gonna post it in here ...
im thinkin of buying couple or camera replacement just in case their like 5 to 10 usd ... you'll never imagine how a first rate clone/fake camera price here ... imagine oem front camera .... man their really sucking people of every little bit of money they have loooolz
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well that was one of the first test i made with my note 3
it shows as soon as i hit front camera
" warning
camera failed "
i even tried those test apps ( some of them are pretty useful ) the front camera always fail or crash or freeze
but dunno why in some weird test apps they show as its working normally although its a blank screen !!!!
gonna attach a picture ... im searching around for log cat how to if i learned how im gonna post it in here ...
im thinkin of buying couple or camera replacement just in case their like 5 to 10 usd ... you'll never imagine how a first rate clone/fake camera price here ... imagine oem front camera .... man their really sucking people of every little bit of money they have loooolz
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ok cool here is a tutorial on how to logcat clicky
N1NJATH3ORY said:
ok cool here is a tutorial on how to logcat clicky
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thanks again for the tutorial i would be lost without your help
gonna check it out and try to log cat and post it in here
ummm....
how about this !!
if im changing the front camera what would happen if i installed note 4 front camera or any other ( not note 3 ) front camera ?
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thanks again for the tutorial i would be lost without your help
gonna check it out and try to log cat and post it in here
ummm....
how about this !!
if im changing the front camera what would happen if i installed note 4 front camera or any other ( not note 3 ) front camera ?
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Dude i doubt it very much you would able to install a Front facing Note 4 camera on a Note 3 for starters the connectors wouldn't most likely fit, And the camera might not be able to sit correctly in side the phone you can try but i can guarantee you will be wasting money time and money...
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Dude i doubt it very much you would able to install a Front facing Note 4 camera on a Note 3 for starters the connectors wouldn't most likely fit, And the camera might not be able to sit correctly in side the phone you can try but i can guarantee you will be wasting money time and money...
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hey there been long time ... sorry about that but been busy plus my laptop suddenly freaked out and wont boot .... just installed win 8.1 enterprise
i hated windows for long time but dude win 8 is totally amazing ....
anywayz i fixed the camera it turned out to be a hardware issue ... i went to buy some cases for my phone and couple of chargers when i saw a small repair shop with friendly lookin workers so i asked them how much will they take for changing the front camera and the price just was too perfect to be true .... i said to my self im gonna order the repair kit and their price is too good they so i gave him my note 3 and after buying couple of cases it was done ... their work was flawless absolutely perfect and they ask for the real price not some high prices like ever other shop
thanks you've been greatly helpful and i cant thank you enough
im struggling with the keyboard thingy
it wont change langauge the space bar wont move dunno why
also im trying to learn how to build apps
see you around and thanks again
have you try downloading the correct dictionary for your lang in the keyboard settings? it wont show up in the spacebar if you dont have it ticked in the settings.
good luck.
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hey there been long time ... sorry about that but been busy plus my laptop suddenly freaked out and wont boot .... just installed win 8.1 enterprise
i hated windows for long time but dude win 8 is totally amazing ....
anywayz i fixed the camera it turned out to be a hardware issue ... i went to buy some cases for my phone and couple of chargers when i saw a small repair shop with friendly lookin workers so i asked them how much will they take for changing the front camera and the price just was too perfect to be true .... i said to my self im gonna order the repair kit and their price is too good they so i gave him my note 3 and after buying couple of cases it was done ... their work was flawless absolutely perfect and they ask for the real price not some high prices like ever other shop
thanks you've been greatly helpful and i cant thank you enough
im struggling with the keyboard thingy
it wont change langauge the space bar wont move dunno why
also im trying to learn how to build apps
see you around and thanks again
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No worries your welcome try downloading extra languages as badboy said
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have you try downloading the correct dictionary for your lang in the keyboard settings? it wont show up in the spacebar if you dont have it ticked in the settings.
good luck.
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No worries your welcome try downloading extra languages as badboy said
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thanks bad boy but i already tried that
tried updating the language in keyboard setting my main language english ( us ) and my 2nd language arabic tried to disable both of them and then updating them also didnt work
i dunno what is wrong with it !!! tried disabling all the xposed stuff and still nothing
downloaded alot of extra language and still no luck
any hints will help alot
also i tried to search the build prob and couldnt figure out which is for the keyboard loooolz
Here try this keyboard install and download it's language pack if you like the keyboard purchase it if not then uninstall every 30 dAys and reinstall that way your trial will not end it's a brilliant Swype keyboard Swype Keyboard Trial"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.trial
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N1NJATH3ORY said:
Here try this keyboard install and download it's language pack if you like the keyboard purchase it if not then uninstall every 30 dAys and reinstall that way your trial will not end it's a brilliant Swype keyboard Swype Keyboard Trial"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.trial
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the keyboard has been fixed by itself i didnt install or do anything at all i was too busy to to even touch the phone
the sad part is
the stupid front camera stopped working !!!!!!!!!
it works once or twice ( maximum ) everyday !!! i dunno whats wrong it work randomly loooool
this camera and keyboard driving me crazy i swear im goin crazy !!!!!
Very simple work-around to be able to use Gear VR on your Note 7. YOU MUST BE ROOTED IN ORDER FOR THIS TO WORK.
1. Open system/ build.prop with a root browser
2. Edit. ro.product.model=SM-N930T ------> SM-G935T
3. REBOOT! Profit.
I would highly suggest changing to SM-G935T ONLY when you are about to use Gear VR. Then change it back to SM-N930T and reboot when you are finished. It may cause issues with Note 7 related files of you do not
******DISCLAIMER******
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THE NOTE 7 BLOWS UP RENDERING YOU BLIND OR ANY OTHER BODILY HARM
PLEASE CALL 1-800-SAMSUNG IF DISABLING INJURY OCCURS
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ENJOY!
I want to stay stock for Samsung Pay, so I guess my Gear VR is officially a paper weight...
Briankbl said:
I want to stay stock for Samsung Pay, so I guess my Gear VR is officially a paper weight...
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Yep
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Briankbl said:
I want to stay stock for Samsung Pay, so I guess my Gear VR is officially a paper weight...
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There was an update to the VR apk that blocked the note7 off the list of compatible devices. We need to find someone with the older apk so we can sideload it.
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There was an update to the VR apk that blocked the note7 off the list of compatible devices. We need to find someone with the older apk so we can sideload it.
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I thought I had the older version of Oculus but I don't... I looked under my settings and I have. 2.15.4...I also had my auto updates enabled...again...::
I'll keep my note 7 thank you!
Ok, quick public(ish) rant. I love my original note 7 that I have run for hours in my new GearVR with zero issues. I want to keep my note 7 as it is the best phone I have ever owned and it makes me sad that Samsung/Oculus/AT&T over reacted over a low percentage of failures; however, hopefully this will encourage Samsung to go back to removable batterys and throw in an IR blaster.
Now to the current thread.
I want to continue to use Samsung Pay so rooting, to my knowledge, is currently not an option and side loaded an old version of Oculus Home will still no luck.
So currently I can use the GearVR disabler and use Google Cardboard and whatever other non-oculus VR apps but the polished Oculus apps I am seriously missing.
Is anyone else not planning to give up their amazing note 7s?
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Ok, quick public(ish) rant. I love my original note 7 that I have run for hours in my new GearVR with zero issues. I want to keep my note 7 as it is the best phone I have ever owned and it makes me sad that Samsung/Oculus/AT&T over reacted over a low percentage of failures; however, hopefully this will encourage Samsung to go back to removable batterys and throw in an IR blaster.
Now to the current thread.
I want to continue to use Samsung Pay so rooting, to my knowledge, is currently not an option and side loaded an old version of Oculus Home will still no luck.
So currently I can use the GearVR disabler and use Google Cardboard and whatever other non-oculus VR apps but the polished Oculus apps I am seriously missing.
Is anyone else not planning to give up their amazing note 7s?
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I'm not giving up mine ? those MF can try but they're not getting it back! Btw I don't want to hear "but you're putting ppl in danger!" I keep watch of it every time I charge it, I NEVER charge it unattended, and if it gets warm in the slightest bit I turn it off.
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shanda5303 said:
I'm not giving up mine those MF can try but they're not getting it back! Btw I don't want to hear "but you're putting ppl in danger!" I keep watch of it every time I charge it, I NEVER charge it unattended, and if it gets warm in the slightest bit I turn it off.
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It can happen anytime, not only when charging. And they will probably IMEI block you eventually.
All the apks for oculus?
Does anyone have all the apks that their willing to share, because in getting the dreaded network error when trying to download?
I'm looking for this as well. I'm keeping my Note7 till they brick it. Then I may root it and play around with new Roms.
Note 7 User
Is there anyone out there that can help me with the apks?
I'm frustrated sitting here with my brand new VR gear and no software, because it won't download the necessary apks. Can someone help please.
Chip
Cdoughe01 said:
I'm frustrated sitting here with my brand new VR gear and no software, because it won't download the necessary apks. Can someone help please.
Chip
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Same thing here. I tired to change the model number, but ir's not worked for me.
Help meeded i really want to use my vr
Hi guys im devlin686 from across the pond in the uk ive tried changing my model and i just get network failure all the time has anyone managed to work around it yet..... im sure theres someone out there thats managaed it lol
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It can happen anytime, not only when charging. And they will probably IMEI block you eventually.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but all the original note7 fires were only while at the end of charging right? Only the replacement phones that came out had a fire while not charging or anything. I've seen people talking about these were two different problems from the original to the replacement phones.
And last week I read an article that there were about 1 million still in use. Up until the replacement came out have there been ANY new problems from the originals? The affected devices seemed to go up quickly at the beginning of the launch... Mine has never gotten hot either.
Anyhow, I too would like the older occulus apk if anyone finds them.
Another off topic question, on past rooted phones you could temporarily unroot. If I'm reading correctly once rooted you can't unroot and use Samsung Pay at all? That stinks, I miss root.
cool, it doesnt even work.
Rooted Verizon Note 7, i never had the oculus setup. When i attempted it, I got the Block notice, changed the build.prop and rebooted. The good news is i no longer get the block notice, but now i get a "no network connection" error that others are getting ( similar to "httxx://forums.oculus.com/vip/discussion/28012/network-error-always ). I only needed to activate it once to get the 6 free apps that came with the promotion so this is a bit frustrating.
I spent 2 hours on the phone with Samsung support getting bounced around various departments until finally they sent my request "to the escalation team" for the promotion content to be switched to a different IMEI (I have an S6 as well). Most likely it will fall into a black hole, but we'll see.
jratliff681 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but all the original note7 fires were only while at the end of charging right? Only the replacement phones that came out had a fire while not charging or anything. I've seen people talking about these were two different problems from the original to the replacement phones.
And last week I read an article that there were about 1 million still in use. Up until the replacement came out have there been ANY new problems from the originals? The affected devices seemed to go up quickly at the beginning of the launch... Mine has never gotten hot either.
Anyhow, I too would like the older occulus apk if anyone finds them.
Another off topic question, on past rooted phones you could temporarily unroot. If I'm reading correctly once rooted you can't unroot and use Samsung Pay at all? That stinks, I miss root.
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A few things, there was never a determination of when in the charge cycle the first batch would fail. The 60% fix went out but never a confirmation of its success when you take into account that sammy doesnt even know the root cause.
Also temperature was never a determination of a device possibly failing, yes cooler running devices is a good thing but not an indicator of good or bad when it comes to this particular issue. Also no reports of abnormally hot devices prior to a burn up.
Lastly it isn't that you cannot unroot, you just cannot un-trip the efuse that is tied to knox and thus prevents samsung pay from working.
So any hope about solution gear vr - note 7 or not? i think i must go my lovely phone back to samy coz gear vr problem!
I do not understand the stupidity of samsung, block the app of gear vr, for not to burn our face the device! This can happen when simply talking on phone. and this would be more serious.
I will not go back to the device, and will not succumb to blackmail. I have the device a month and works perfectly.
MizSxxyBych said:
We can show you how to use gear vr again. Check out note7 alliance in my signature
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Join note7alliance.com for tutorials to get your battery back to 100%, use Samsung Pay, Gear VR, block Samsung updates etc! We are the ALLIANCE!!!!
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How do I know your not samsung? Haha