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when i turn my phone on....

what does it mean whn it jus shows a phone, a triangle in the middle, and a computer...it doesnt even boot to clockwork or the samsung screen? can this b fixed? this started after odin failed on me

nom303 said:
what does it mean whn it jus shows a phone, a triangle in the middle, and a computer...it doesnt even boot to clockwork or the samsung screen? can this b fixed? this started after odin failed on me
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Sounds like you were trying to revert back to stock. I assume the stuff you are talking about is yellow. If so try to use odin again.

The obvious question to me is, did you try Odin again after it failed? Logic would suggest that if Odin failed I'd have to do it again.

leatherneck6017 said:
The obvious question to me is, did you try Odin again after it failed? Logic would suggest that if Odin failed I'd have to do it again.
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This as well as learning to use Google instead of posting a thread on a forum.

It is because of your tar file on odin.it was two small.try re odin ing it with a tar file of 255 mb or something like that.happened to me before too when I was a super noob but fear not you'll eventually become less of a noob too as time passes
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

at first it wouldnt go in to download mode. then tried like 5-6 times and it finally started again...i almost cried lol...seriously tho

thank you so very much guys

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This as well as learning to use Google instead of posting a thread on a forum.
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Stuff like this is why this forum is so bad. Why not just help the person out instead of posting search google.

im jus ignore the google guy...the ones that did help, i do appreciate it alot!

mynewepic10 said:
Stuff like this is why this forum is so bad. Why not just help the person out instead of posting search google.
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So we are supposed to write out a detailed explanation to each one of these duplicate threads? I think not. This forum is out of control with this kind of ****. Oh, and talking about being helpful, it's reassuring to see that out of your 321 posts you have been thanked exactly zero times.

mynewepic10 said:
Stuff like this is why this forum is so bad. Why not just help the person out instead of posting search google.
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nom303 said:
im jus ignore the google guy...the ones that did help, i do appreciate it alot!
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Using google first saves you time because its an immediate response, it saves everyone else time having to an a simple question, and it saves our forums from being cluttered. I said nothing rude and I would have answered his question had it not already been answered (which I highlighted with my quote and saying "this"). If you want to respond to my adult advice and response by acting childish, that is your prerogative but I will continue to post help to those who made an effort to get it.

thats i guess meh cool but a simple reply/explaination would have been "flash odin again" instead of repeating the long rant over and over again too. maybe its jus best to leave this place altogether

nom303 said:
thats i guess meh cool but a simple reply/explaination would have been "flash odin again" instead of repeating the long rant over and over again too. maybe its jus best to leave this place altogether
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Maybe before voiding your warranty and messing with your $500 phone you should do some research and be prepared for the plethora of things that can go wrong.

ive been flashing roms since i got it in oct thank u and i havent been so dumb to hit this problem before. i think ive dont fine considering i dont ask for much from this forum but your the pro genius

nom303 said:
ive been flashing roms since i got it in oct thank u and i havent been so dumb to hit this problem before. i think ive dont fine considering i dont ask for much from this forum but your the pro genius
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I believe his point was, however, that before one starts an endeavor that can break a piece of $500 hardware one should generally make sure they understand all of the possible outcomes and how to deal with them which he pointed out that you didn't. He could have said it in a more polite manner but he was correct.

I have ben to this screen when my odin got interupted. Pull the battery for a couple minutes. Hold down the one key on the keyboard and then power on while holding it. This puts you in download mode. Odin back to stock.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk

leatherneck6017 said:
So we are supposed to write out a detailed explanation to each one of these duplicate threads? I think not. This forum is out of control with this kind of ****. Oh, and talking about being helpful, it's reassuring to see that out of your 321 posts you have been thanked exactly zero times.
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It appears I have one thanks or maybe I cant count. More than likely since I dont cry about wanting thanks that could be it. The purpose of a forum is to get help. Regardless if the answer could be found on google the forum would not need to exist. I am on one forum and it is the most mature forum there is. I see question repeated over and over again. Even in this case people still answer it like it was asked the first time. If all forums were like that, forums would be a much better place.

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It appears I have one thanks or maybe I cant count. More than likely since I dont cry about wanting thanks that could be it. The purpose of a forum is to get help. Regardless if the answer could be found on google the forum would not need to exist. I am on one forum and it is the most mature forum there is. I see question repeated over and over again. Even in this case people still answer it like it was asked the first time. If all forums were like that, forums would be a much better place.
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LOL what'd you do, pm someone and ask them to thank you? You def had zero when I posted that. You're right, forums are here for help. It is however a two way street. It seems clear that you think it's one way though. You are clearly here to be helped and not TO help.
Sent from my Emotionlessly Bonsai'd Epic 4g.

mynewepic10 said:
It appears I have one thanks or maybe I cant count. More than likely since I dont cry about wanting thanks that could be it. The purpose of a forum is to get help. Regardless if the answer could be found on google the forum would not need to exist. I am on one forum and it is the most mature forum there is. I see question repeated over and over again. Even in this case people still answer it like it was asked the first time. If all forums were like that, forums would be a much better place.
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I do not understand why it is difficult to simply search for an answer. If you cannot find the answer, then post and people will help. As I've stated I do very often provide detailed explanations to people even to those who had not searched for the answer however I always add that in the future they should seek out the answer on their own first. His question had been answered and as such I stated that he should try and figure things out on his own. I have never begged for a "Thanks" and I could care less about them but I have spent hours of my time helping others fix issues and there are many people who can attest to that. Leatherneck has done the same, in fact he has even helped me a few times that I can think of in recent history. On the other hand, the only posts I've seen from you are complaints about other users or asking other users for help. The point of these forums is to allow a place for developers to gather and together fix and hack away at new phones and such, not to aid in every little personal disaster. That is why it is a FORUM RULE to search. A rule for which violators can receive infringements or even bans. By telling people to search, I am not telling them to shut up I am showing people how to be an active member of this community and if you cannot grasp that then your place here is very limited.

Nom glad to help.why you ask you said thank you
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[Xperia Arc rebooting – A Solution

It does have one small design flaw in that when you place it down on a hard surface, or bump it slightly the phone switches itself off. A nuisance that occurred up to a dozen times per day.
this is not a software fault, it is caused by the battery jumping out of it’s seat ever so slightly and causing a hard re-boot. Richard’s solution was to get a couple of felt pads from his daughter’s craft set and stick them to the inside of the back cover, and these dampen the battery movement sufficiently for the problem to cease.
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Two Green Felt Pads Approx 1.5mm thick solved the problem.
is not the only person to have this issue
Thnxxxx

I don't know why you have created a new thread to tell about old issue and solution. Why don't you use search before posting something?

WHERE IS OTHER POST ?Solution OF REBOOT BUG

wikiya said:
WHERE IS OTHER POST ?Solution OF REBOOT BUG
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You are still reluctant to search. Here is a sample and for the rest, use search.

prathaban said:
You are still reluctant to search. Here is a sample and for the rest, use search.
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In all fairness those post talk about Software solution not hardware solution.
From that post looks like you have some sort of issues with people mentioning reboots?
@OP There are 2 to three threads of this kind, please spend some time to read them all before you post.
@everyone, looks like we have too many "Rebooting" thread !!
@Mods please close these threads.
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I believe that it was a battery issue the back cover was lose, but I had that problem when answering the phone but the 1st update fix that
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JarekG said:
In all fairness those post talk about Software solution not hardware solution.
From that post looks like you have some sort of issues with people mentioning reboots?
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I do not have issues with people mentioning about reboots. You can search to see how many reboot threads are around and in one of those you will find exactly the same solution by someone.

prathaban said:
I do not have issues with people mentioning about reboots. You can search to see how many reboot threads are around and in one of those you will find exactly the same solution by someone.
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With images? You know image is worth thousand words.

JarekG said:
With images? You know image is worth thousand words.
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I don't know what is your problem!
I just find that this is another repeated thread of few other threads. He could have just put this inside the same thread instead of creating another one! Simple logic.

This has been covered a lot of times. You don't have to post a new topic. Like prathaban said, you could have just posted the same thing in the other thread, if you're that itching just to post something.
Please use the search button next time. And when you're creating a new thread, didn't it (the forum) suggest similar threads? Didn't you check them out?

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my batt. moves a bit , but not rebooting over a month or two

[Q] Best battery life kernel/ROM?

I recently got the galaxy s3 and gave my s2 to my sister. I have been a long time lurker here and have put man android versions on my s2 but before i have it to my sister I put the newest version of 4.0.3 on the s2.
she is now complaining that the battery life sucks, so I am looking for the best kernel/ROM combo to increase her battery life. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
Wrong twice...

Im not going to suggest any one rom or kernel.
I will suggest you look in the roll up sticky thread for the list of all stock firmwares and check out the frankenfirmwares. Pick at random, use a battery monitor app to check your usage over a week, then flash something new. Let us know how that goes!

well seeing as it is not my phone anymore i cant be trying out firmwares for a week. I was looking for peoples experiences and was not expecting such an unhelpful userbase. forums nowadays are really going downhill...you guys and head-fi are both becoming ridiculous.

tdunks said:
you guys and head-fi are both becoming ridiculous.
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Was there something unclear about the message from a senior moderator?
DO NOT POST A "What's the best ROM/Kernel/Theme?" THREAD!
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From this point on, you will be infracted for doing so.
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Enjoy the infraction.

1. i dont read every sticky in every forum. didnt see it.
2. ooh an infraction on the internet - to someone who made an account to ask one question. so scared.

tdunks said:
ooh an infraction on the internet - to someone who made an account to ask one question. so scared.
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tdunks said:
forums nowadays are really going downhill
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What you seem to fail to realise is that you are the reason.

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What you seem to fail to realise is that you are the reason.
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+1
He reminds to someone who says "Hey, can you do -insert huge favour or whatever huge thing here- for me?" -No, I can't do that! -"You selfish prick, I thought we were friends". (People who crosses boundaries or don't read basic rules to keep a clean forum in this case and they don't understand their situation isn't special at all in a 4 million users forum, and they are not special)
So, go away! :fingers-crossed:

Closing this. Rather than kick out at people, it would be appreciated if you could help new users find their feet on here first.
Thanks
WB

[Q] Wakelock

So, here's the screenshot of my WLD for kernal wakelocks.
Don't count deep sleep in this, as I reboot my phone every morning as a temporary solution. But finally thought of making this thread after having so low battery life.
Whenever I connect my USB to computer for charging or AC Charger, the wakelock starts. Yes I have read so many threads about the same problem, but what I have seen is, it can be completely removed by using custom kernals, roms etc.
I'm a very normal user till now, with no knowledge on how to root, use custom roms, or flash kernals or w/e. I am a simple nexus 4 user with stock android which I absolutely love, but I hate the fact that Google haven't given a crucial update about this problem and left the customers of their stock android with no solution other than just reboot as a temporary fix.
So, anyone there help me out please to how to correct this problem in stock android ? I have already tried reset, and though it did help for first few days, but eventually the problem comes back again.
Please don't tell me to learn rooting, and other stuff. Yes, when the times come , I sure will get to know alot about these things, but I'm busy with my real life for now and would really like to stop this problem for the time being, till I learn the upper level stuff.
Please don't reply me saying what apps I use and stuff, I'm a n00b I know, but now of that level who doesn't know anything. I know the apps isn't causing this, it's the USB connector and sometimes the 3G ( which I use rarely these days now just because of this problem. )
Thanks in advance for helping a n00b out here. :highfive:

If you don't want to put time in getting to know android. You will never fix wake locks. They will keep coming (I had 3 different ones in the first 3 weeks I got my N4).
Fixing wake locks will only have result if you look into it.
Telling that you won't even bother to is not working either way.
Send from my Nexus 4

Seadra said:
So, here's the screenshot of my WLD for kernal wakelocks.
Don't count deep sleep in this, as I reboot my phone every morning as a temporary solution. But finally thought of making this thread after having so low battery life.
Whenever I connect my USB to computer for charging or AC Charger, the wakelock starts. Yes I have read so many threads about the same problem, but what I have seen is, it can be completely removed by using custom kernals, roms etc.
I'm a very normal user till now, with no knowledge on how to root, use custom roms, or flash kernals or w/e. I am a simple nexus 4 user with stock android which I absolutely love, but I hate the fact that Google haven't given a crucial update about this problem and left the customers of their stock android with no solution other than just reboot as a temporary fix.
So, anyone there help me out please to how to correct this problem in stock android ? I have already tried reset, and though it did help for first few days, but eventually the problem comes back again.
Please don't tell me to learn rooting, and other stuff. Yes, when the times come , I sure will get to know alot about these things, but I'm busy with my real life for now and would really like to stop this problem for the time being, till I learn the upper level stuff.
Please don't reply me saying what apps I use and stuff, I'm a n00b I know, but now of that level who doesn't know anything. I know the apps isn't causing this, it's the USB connector and sometimes the 3G ( which I use rarely these days now just because of this problem. )
Thanks in advance for helping a n00b out here. :highfive:
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Answer here on the Android OS wakelock section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385843
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DecypherT said:
If you don't want to put time in getting to know android. You will never fix wake locks. They will keep coming (I had 3 different ones in the first 3 weeks I got my N4).
Fixing wake locks will only have result if you look into it.
Telling that you won't even bother to is not working either way.
Send from my Nexus 4
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Good comment, thanks for the reply/
Now, I already said on my first post that, yes I will be learning android soon, but not right now or for atleast couple of months as I don't have time in my real life. I have gotten couple of wake locks too, but all can be resolved easily except the one caused by USB. I trust Google, and that was my primary reason to buy a Nexus 4. If you want to say that this error can only be removed by custom kernals and whatnot, so that means 80% of people will be facing this problem. ( not counting the 20% of people that are either devs or just want to customise their nexus 4 ).
So, google will not care abt those people ? Nice. Great! I don't want to learn how to flash custom kernals, and I can't resolve the problems Nexus 4 has. Awesome.

Galaxo60 said:
Answer here on the Android OS wakelock section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385843
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Man, Please don't reply with those silly links. I have already said in my first post that I have read many many threads about it by using the search function. My problem is not exactly the same mentioned in that thread.Either way, I have read enough and I want a fix which can be done on stock android and not customized one. Either by Google or by devs here who can suggest something regarding this.

I was too soon with my judgement then.
To be honest. I think 80% of the people with N4's have wake locks. Only they don't look into battery drains and the other signs.
I had a HTC Desire HD for 2 years and had only 2 or 3 wake locks in that time.
The N4 is much more sensitive to wake locks in my opinion. Maybe it has to do with the newer android version. That I don't know.
Send from my Nexus 4

Seadra said:
Man, Please don't reply with those silly links. I have already said in my first post that I have read many many threads about it by using the search function. My problem is not exactly the same mentioned in that thread.Either way, I have read enough and I want a fix which can be done on stock android and not customized one. Either by Google or by devs here who can suggest something regarding this.
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Well, in that case, I think you don't even know how to read, because the answer is already there on the "Android OS" wakelock as I said. If you want magical and quick answers, guess what?, there are none. You came here asking for help, we answered according what we think are good answers, but if you think this is silly, then keep your phone like that; at the end, you are the one with the problem, not us.
You want fixes and answers without making anything, so how do you expect to find a solution to your problem?.
And one more thing, I don't know if you haven't noticed, but this is not Google, so doubtfully you will get an answer from them.
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Well, in that case, I think you don't even know how to read, because the answer is already there on the "Android OS" wakelock as I said. If you want magical and quick answers, guess what?, there are none. You came here asking for help, we answered according what we think are good answers, but if you think this is silly, then keep your phone like that; at the end, you are the one with the problem, not us.
You want fixes and answers without making anything, so how do you expect to find a solution to your problem?.
And one more thing, I don't know if you haven't noticed, but this is not Google, so doubtfully you will get an answer from them.
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Funny you directed your message by saying "we" ... guess it's time for facepalm. Other thing, you linked, no that is not my problem dude. I have already mentioned this in IRC too and got appropriate response. Custom kernal is only solution for this, so I'll be learning that. The one you gave, is related to excessive data usage via location settings which is clearly not my problem.

He is right by saying we. He meant the people who responded to your thread.
The way you answer to him is not going to motivate people to get you a solution either. Welcome on XDA
Send from my Nexus 4

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Funny you directed your message by saying "we" ... guess it's time for facepalm.
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When I say "We", I mean the XDA community and the people who responded to your question. No need to check the grammar and syntax of an answer when you want a solution.
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Other thing, you linked, no that is not my problem dude. I have already mentioned this in IRC too and got appropriate response. Custom kernal is only solution for this, so I'll be learning that.
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It seems that you are kind of "slow learning", so I will say to you why the thread could help you if you would make a proper reading. The image you posted clearly states what the problem is, it is called "msm_hsic_host" wakelock. The most probable thing is that you don't even know what is this, because of the childish and noobish behavior you have.
So, in the thread I gave you, as I said before, I give solution to 2 problems; the first one is related to Google Services battery drain, and the second one is to Android OS battery drain. Anyway the your problem is the second one, and in the first post, you can see something like this:
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Android System Battery Drain
About Android System battery drains, I have found 2 posts that could help of people who made tests and possibly resolved the issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44537106&postcount=7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44541018&postcount=5
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No hard to find, if you at least read the whole post once. So, in case you already read and search many forums and thread, which I doubtfully believe, you can see there are tons of threats regarding this. The answer to most of this wakelocks, is not the kernel, but it is the radio. Kernel doesn't care in most situations when the problem is radio and signal.
I hope you can at least read those two to find that those are your problem. The answer was always there, but again, people is lazy and want magical solutions because "You are busy with your real life for now and you would really like to stop this problem for the time being, till you learn the upper level stuff.".
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The one you gave, is related to excessive data usage via location settings which is clearly not my problem.
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I never talk about excessive data usage via location settings. Such a thing doesn't exist. I don't know where you read that. One more time, you are showing you don't read nor search anything.
DecypherT said:
He is right by saying we. He meant the people who responded to your thread.
The way you answer to him is not going to motivate people to get you a solution either. Welcome on XDA
Send from my Nexus 4
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Good someone understand what XDA is about.
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note 3 smn9005 battery drain

Hi all
Just looking for some advice on a battery drain issue so i thought i would come to the experts.
just installed the phronesis rom v6.5 on my note 3 and what can i say its like having a new phone its awesome,the guys who do this are amazing, the one issue i have is i am losing about 10% of my battery within 10 minutes ,this is with all connections turned off brightness down too a minimum.
All help greatfully appreciated
Daz

Wait, let me prepare my crystal ball...
While you wait, do some searching in the rom thread, in this section where you posted and Google.
There are numerous posts about the same issue.

As above and try a new battery.
Takes at least a week for battery to calibrate itself.
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Dejan Sathanas said:
Wait, let me prepare my crystal ball...
While you wait, do some searching in the rom thread, in this section where you posted and Google.
There are numerous posts about the same issue.
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Thanks for the sarcasm. .I did do a lot of research before posting but I thought you guys would know better....

Yeah, i bet you did a massive research.
So what were you expecting when you opened this rather useless thread ? That we are gonna tell you to install this and that app and your drain will be gone ? Is that what you wanted ? It's not like it's phone model dependant. But there​ are apps to monitor what's causing drain.
You are not the first one with this issue, the phone is 3.5 years old, there's​ plenty of info.

Dejan Sathanas said:
Yeah, i bet you did a massive research.
So what were you expecting when you opened this rather useless thread ? That we are gonna tell you to install this and that app and your drain will be gone ? Is that what you wanted ? It's not like it's phone model dependant. But there​ are apps to monitor what's causing drain.
You are not the first one with this issue, the phone is 3.5 years old, there's​ plenty of info.
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If I have offended you in anyway I apologise , but we noobs have got to start somewhere

You didn't offend me. But I can't belive, that if you search in the rom thread, there is no info that could get you started to look for the culprit.
There are too many things to be considered. We can't just tell you what it is. Let the rom settle for a few days.

Dejan Sathanas said:
You didn't offend me. But I can't belive, that if you search in the rom thread, there is no info that could get you started to look for the culprit.
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Maybe you could find me the answer as your a senior member lol..