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[Q] Just got a Galaxy Tab from tmn operator.Now what?

Hi!i just made quite a deal with a galaxy tab here in Portugal. Its from the TMN operator and guess what, its filled with crappy apps that i cant remove. So i was wondering what would be the best option here regarding samsung "official" firmwares....I also havent flashed anything yet so i dont really know what all programs are necessary, but ive seen references to a ODIN app. and pit files. So i was wondering if i could get some help from the community. Also the tab suffers from sluggish web browsing and the notifications bar is also sluggish when calling up and down.
regards,

You actually don't need to install a custom firmware; All you have to do is root it (search z4root) and then use a file explorer or adb to remove the apps from the /system/app folder. Backup everything you intend to remove, because you may accidently remove something vital.

Hey thanks for answering.What about updating from samsung kies, is it still possible to update being a branded device...

Maxrunner said:
Hey thanks for answering.What about updating from samsung kies, is it still possible to update being a branded device...
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yes all of the tabs have updates exept the XEU ones (mine)

Hi guys, was just about to start a similar thread, I bought a tab online from bestbuy expecting delivery on Wednesday, just wanted to know what I ll do when the tab comes.
I have already got my case and screen protector ready.
Number 1 I believe will be root, what apps are recommended to keep and remove etc, I believe there are no custom roms for now...
Also is there Google market available for the tab?
Thanks in advance.

Struggling - Everything I Do Fails ):

So.. I'm struggling..
My mom has a Galaxy S4 (My old device, I now use a Note 4). I gave it to her rooted with a custom ROM about 2 years ago from now. It's been having random problems and it's so outdated, I decided I would get her a new ROM and fix up her phone.
Backed up all her pictures, all she wanted, and got prepared to install a new ROM. I found one in the forums here called [ROM]【5.0.1】Google Play Edition 【JFLTE-GPE】 - 01-28-2015.
So I downloaded it, and using Philz recovery I wiped all data and installed the ROM.
Calling doesn't work. Try to call someone phone turns off. At full brightness the phone seems like it's at what 40% brightness would be. And I'm sure there are more little problems here and there I would encounter, but I need to get this fixed ASAP because she has work tomorrow and she NEEDS a working phone. Edit: Just noticed on the Lockscreen it also says NO SIM CARD - SPRINT
So, since this didn't work, I searched YouTube for a video on how to unbrick/unroot the Galaxy s4 back to stock, found a video, involves Odin, followed steps exactly, getting a FAIL red bar in Odin. Great.
So I Prefer her to have a working Lollipop ROM, the one I found looks great just can't get it working. Otherwise, getting her phone back to unrooted/no custom rom completely Stock Sprint galaxy S4 would be great.
LolliPop ROM > Completely Stock Sprint Galaxy S4 > Where I'm at now.
I'm not entirely sure, but I think my problem may have to do with the firmware? Really not familiar with this stuff :/
Here is the device info:
Android Version: 5.0.1
Model: GT-i9505G
Baseband Version: L720VPUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.105-GoogyMax3_GE5-v1.2.7 android @Gpe #26 Fri Jan 16 23:11:58 WET 2015
Build Number: LRX22C.20150128
Please any help, need her phone fixed ASAP or I'm Dead! haha!

I've made some progress.
I now have the Calling and Texting working perfect, it does recognize a SIM card, everything involving mobile data and connection works great.
The only problem now is the Screen Brightness. The best way for me to explain it, is it's like a Normal Galaxy S4, but the brightness is limited to between 20% and 40%. Meaning, if you put a normal Galaxy S4 on 20% brightness, that's my Galaxy S4's LOWEST. And my Galaxy S4s highest is what a normal galaxy S4 would be at 40%. Completely unacceptable d:
Any suggestions?
NEVERMIND NEVERMIND NVERMND NEVERMIND SOLVED SOLVED SOLVED SOLVED SOLVED.
In settings, under display, turned off adaptive brightness. Boy do I feel stupid!

How to upgrade rooted Note 3 from 4.4.2 to current (Newbie here)

TL;DR Help a newbie with upgrading my rooted Note 3 from 4.4.2 to a more current version please. I'm old and dumb and really tried to find an answer before embarrassing myself on a forum of experts. Knowing me, the answer is probably right under my nose. Go easy on me <3
Hey guys,
I used the search function on this site and on google but was unable to find what I'm looking for.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with T-Mobile. I have Android aversion 4.4.2 and my model number is SM-N900T.
I rooted my phone using a guide I found on youtube to get superuser for the purpose of being able to play emulators on my phone, such as Snes9x EX+, Nostalgia.NES Lite, ePSXe, etc. They all work great. I am not using a custom ROM.
The problem I'm facing is that I don't understand if I need to unroot (correct term?) my phone and just get the auto updates, or to download and install them manually, but I'm unable to receive auto updates over the air as I'm sure you guys would know since this is your hobby and are versed in this sort of thing. I don't even know how to do either really properly but am not afraid to try.
The reason I'm wanting to upgrade now (which might be completely unrelated) is that I haven't been receiving text messages from either my sister or my roommate, whom both of their last messages were received by me on Aug. 5th. I tried contacting my carrier and they said they didn't detect a problem. Both of their carriers said the same thing (one being T-Mobile as well). I guess this is just another step in troubleshooting but I would like to believe this is a network issue.
Any advice would help and would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

No phone calls?

Hey guys, I come here very often and now I'm going to have to open this thread because I've seen absolutely no posts about my problem..
My S6 Edge+ is currently unable to make any calls and I don't know why..:crying: the strange part is that I can still send text messages and use my SIM's mobile data... Another weird thing is that whenever I reboot the phone, my WiFi passwords are forgotten..
Can any one help me? I'm currently running android 6.0.1 and I am considering downgrading it to 5.0.1 to see if it solves the issue...

Still needing help..
No one?? I really need some help since I've tried 4 different roms and modems ano nothing seems to work....

Have you wiped everything and then flashed a stock rom?
/CK

CyberDrag0n said:
Hey guys, I come here very often and now I'm going to have to open this thread because I've seen absolutely no posts about my problem..
My S6 Edge+ is currently unable to make any calls and I don't know why..:crying: the strange part is that I can still send text messages and use my SIM's mobile data... Another weird thing is that whenever I reboot the phone, my WiFi passwords are forgotten..
Can any one help me? I'm currently running android 6.0.1 and I am considering downgrading it to 5.0.1 to see if it solves the issue...
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Which variant do you have and which MM firmware did you flash? Check your modem, imei, network operator etc and provide that info here.
Also wifi password IMO related with
Code:
ro.securestorage.support=true
this line in build.prop. I would suggest you to add this line under 'ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES' in build.prop but assume you havent rooted your device. If have, add it.
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I've downgraded to 5.1.1 and it didn't work, I have the international version of the s6 edge plus and now I'm looking for a new ROM to test to see if I can solve it.. I've checked my imei in two different websites and on imei.info it comes clear, but the other site gives me a blacklisted warning, which makes me think since I bought it online second hand... it probably was reported stolen or lost and now it's blocked... which ise rather inconvenient. .
If I go to SIM Card Status it says "Not Available" everywhere, but on imei information it says my imei and on IMEISV the value is 01. It's network unlocked and right now I'm about to flash a new ROM, probably stock..

Hello, I have the same problem at boot after I receive the call when making a call nothing remains of numbering you have a solution? thank you cordially guillaume

Hi guys, I know this is a really old thread but I'm here just to say that the problem was with the IMEI, it was blacklisted..
I changed it with a friend and then everything worked fine..
Thanks for you help mates!

CyberDrag0n said:
Hi guys, I know this is a really old thread but I'm here just to say that the problem was with the IMEI, it was blacklisted..
I changed it with a friend and then everything worked fine..
Thanks for you help mates!
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how to check for imei blacklisted ?

natrajshekarj said:
how to check for imei blacklisted ?
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You can go to imei.info and there's a paid check.

Password being asked after installing ROM on Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Hey everyone
I am facing a problem on my sister's Samsung Galaxy Note 3. She was facing a problem with the phone and what I did was installed a new rom on the phone. Earlier on it was Android 4.3 or 4.4.2 I think but I installed Android 5.0. I was told that the data has to remain on the device. Also the Developer option is not available. So after installing the rom when I switched on the phone, it is asking for a password whereas earlier on it used to ask for a Pin. I tried Google account password, I tried Samsung account password, I tried random passwords also like Samsung123 or [email protected] and such but nothing worked.
I tried different ROMs from different countries but to no avail. I tried installing 4.4.2 again but even that didnt help.
Any way anyone can help me with this? I am not permitted to format the device as she wants the data on the phone but then if nothing works it is the last resort and I have to do it soon as she lives in Germany and is going back in about 10 to 12 days so do also tell me if I need to take this to Samsung Service center or not.
Thanks in advance for helping.

Hi !
A good start to search is this forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/help
Keep in mind to provide some more information in your thread like , the exact model version , ( NEO , t-mobile ...etc ) , the place where the password kicks in , the exact rom you tried to install
Now I will move your thread to the dedicated forum , let`s wait for more users with a similar device to reply , thank you !
Good luck !