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Yellow Exclamation Mark

So what does this Yellow Exclamation Mark appearing while turning on my SGS II refer to?
I noticed, originally didn't have it but it appeared after taking my phone to Samsung sponser to update my software to allow Arabic language support!
Although I'm shifting from my old HTC Desire HD, I'm not familier with flashing new ROMs & these issues. I don't even know how to make it.
One more observation I noticed after the update, is that the connection to the official phone software update server always fails. Originally, it was working with "No Updates Available" result!
I wonder what did they make to my phone which may have caused this & how can I fix it!
Please advice!
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Afaik it means your phone is rooted. It is running a non samsung original kernel.

seems they installed what we call here a "custom rom" , meaning, a non-official one.
the yellow triangle only indicates that the phone is flashed with a non officially released rom .
strange, if that's where you bought your phone, that they flashed it with that
as long as you got this trinagle, you won't be able to update via KIES, which is normal cause it manages only official samsung release.

irvinmic said:
Afaik it means your phone is rooted. It is running a non samsung original kernel.
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True.
Amrael said:
the yellow triangle only indicates that the phone is flashed with a non officially released rom.
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False.
To OP: Get USB jig if you wanna use custom kernels. It will remove yellow triangle and reset download counter

Amrael said:
seems they installed what we call here a "custom rom" , meaning, a non-official one.
the yellow triangle only indicates that the phone is flashed with a non officially released rom .
strange, if that's where you bought your phone, that they flashed it with that
as long as you got this trinagle, you won't be able to update via KIES, which is normal cause it manages only official samsung release.
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Just checking my Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKF1-CL277308 [email protected]#2
Yes it seems strange! But maybe when you know I'm living in Kuwait it explains the issue as it seems that was the only way for them to get the Arabic language support to the devices in sold in Middle East!
The question is that why Samsung has not realeased this support officially? So many older Samsung devices already supports Arabic! & who then made this ROM for SGS II rather than Samsung?
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AllWin said:
True.
False.
To OP: Get USB jig if you wanna use custom kernels. It will remove yellow triangle and reset download counter
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I am not familier with this USB jig how can I get it? Does it support Arabic?
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AllWin said:
To OP: Get USB jig if you wanna use custom kernels. It will remove yellow triangle and reset download counter
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damn, this usb jig reselling seems to be flourishing ...
We don't even know what samsung intend to do with this counter anyway ( and i remember ChainFire saying that there is an hidden one ).
That's not Nour826 who has flashed the phone, but the people where he/she has bought it.
The usb jig is a micro-usb that you insert in the micro USB port to get rid of the triangle at boot and to force reset the flash counter for custom rom that you can see in Download mode (when maintaining VOL down + HOME + power when the phone is off )

I may be pulling stuff out of my arse here, but can't you get rid of the triangle by just flashing the proper kernal to you firmware ( something like that?).

Amrael said:
damn, this usb jig reselling seems to be flourishing ...
We don't even know what samsung intend to do with this counter anyway ( and i remember ChainFire saying that there is an hidden one ).
That's not Nour826 who has flashed the phone, but the people where he/she has bought it.
The usb jig is a micro-usb that you insert in the micro USB port to get rid of the triangle at boot and to force reset the flash counter for custom rom that you can see in Download mode (when maintaining VOL down + HOME + power when the phone is off )
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Thank you Amrael! It seems you guys are using your phones in a different way than what I used to know )))
It is really appriciatd if you can guide me with any links that explains ROMs from scratch as I told you my information about is almost Zero!
If I am to LEARN to flash a new ROM, which of them is the best & SUPPORTING ARABIC LANGUAGE?
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You can grab the USB jig here:
(well, i would post a link, but this forum is damn unfriendly to us noobs it appears. I can't thank the developer for the custom rom I've installed because I don't have enough posts, and now I can't post a link to the jig because I don't have enough posts for that either...)
Do a google search for mobiletechvideos. That should get you in the right direction.
The jig works like a charm.

mmmh as starter, you can try this post i think, in the android dev section :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i've checked it quickly, but it seems that the firmware JPKF2 have arabic (not sure, but the CSC of this firmware is for arabic countries ).
if it does what you seek, you will end with an official rom, unrooted, and able to see updates via KIES
all i've learned is by reading a lot in here and with my past months with my old SGS
It's not really hard, but the first time you try it's always a big stress
i'm now able to theme my phone myself (well, with the help of romkitchen.org too ) but i'm far from what i would call a "developper" anyway.
And i won't call the ability to copypaste some icons from a zip to another being a developper anyway ^^.

Amrael said:
mmmh as starter, you can try this post i think, in the android dev section :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i've checked it quickly, but it seems that the firmware JPKF2 have arabic (not sure, but the CSC of this firmware is for arabic countries ).
if it does what you seek, you will end with an official rom, unrooted, and able to see updates via KIES
all i've learned is by reading a lot in here and with my past months with my old SGS
It's not really hard, but the first time you try it's always a big stress
i'm now able to theme my phone myself (well, with the help of romkitchen.org too ) but i'm far from what i would call a "developper" anyway.
And i won't call the ability to copypaste some icons from a zip to another being a developper anyway ^^.
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Thank you Amrael & all of you guys, you are really more than cooperative here in specially with a "Starter" like me )
For sure I will give it a look & a deeper research. Hopefully I am not going to damage my loved new phone. Will feed you back if it happens
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Hi Amrael!
Back again, I am now & thanks to your valuable advice, running a newer ROM for the first time in my Android life )
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My experience with this update was little nervous! I do felt as if I am destroying my mobile! But, it worked!
Results were as follows:
Quite went against my expectations not to lose any any of my settings, applications, or information. It has started back with even my wallpaper settings & home screen Widgets!
Only what seems to be removed through this update by Samsung, is the Music Hup as originally it was giving a message that music hup is not currently supported in my country. No worry! Music was never was of my interests
Good news that I have no more Yellow Triangles while starting which indicates I am running an official kernel as I understand!
The bad news that I am still not able to connect to the update servers!
Which I think I am still in need to your advice about )))
I have already uploaded couple of pictures above indicating the new kernel I am currently running, & the failure message received everytime I try to check for updates.
Once again, I do thank you for giving me this experience anyhow. & sorry for the long post!
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Amrael said:
We don't even know what samsung intend to do with this counter anyway ( and i remember ChainFire saying that there is an hidden one )
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Would you be kind enough to link us to ChainFire posting this, as I've only ever seen the hidden counter said as rumour and would certainly trust it more if I'd seen him say it.

@nour826 :
don't worry with the OTA server, seems it's still not used by samsung ( at least , not in our countries.).
We had it too in SGS roms, and it never worked.
To my understanding, it's supposed to replace Kies for upgrades.
@johncmolyneux :
i will try to find back where ChainFire was talking about the hidden counter, but was a few month ago now.
i remember he was not completely sure of that either and i've not actively followed this.
ha , i've found that back ; was in the second page of the CF-root kernel :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14284729&postcount=13

Amrael said:
@nour826 :
don't worry with the OTA server, seems it's still not used by samsung ( at least , not in our countries.).
We had it too in SGS roms, and it never worked.
To my understanding, it's supposed to replace Kies for upgrades.
So how am i supposed to obtain the 2.3.4 official update? & How can i check it?
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@Nour826
Hi, I have the exact same situation as yours (yellow triangle, exact same kernel version). I bought my SG2 here in Qatar. Perhaps this is a Middle East issue.
So am I correct in assuming that the phone is already rooted. How does one confirm this. Also when you flashed a new ROM; your Kernel version changed. Did you flash a different Kernel as well. Which ROM did you use and are you happy with it?
Thanks.

[Photo] Note 3 N9005: Action isn't allowed with apps!

Hello Xda, I guess this is my introductory thread/help me thread. I'm new to XDA as in registering but not new with lurking in it's shadows!
My issue is, applications such as YouTube are getting an error, shown in the photo attached. Google Playstore was getting the same issue until I reset the application preferences. Now I can access facebook but haven't tried any other applications. The device is not rooted, keep that in mind! Any one have an idea what route to take?

Clear the cache / data of the app and reboot. If that's no good, there's the old fashioned factory restore or re flash stock rom
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radicalisto said:
Clear the cache / data of the app and reboot. If that's no good, there's the old fashioned factory restore or re flash stock rom
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I'll give it a whirl Radicalisto!
Edited: Did not work and I have done a factory restore. Haven't tried reflashing. I'm connected to wifi, not a mobile network just yet. Why this is a little confusing.

PatienceWithin said:
I'll give it a whirl Radicalisto!
Edited: Did not work and I have don't a factory restore. Haven't tried reflashing. I'm connected to wifi, not a mobile network just yet. Why this is a little confusing.
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Don't have a factory restore? - Settings > general > backup and reset > reset data..
OR
Go into recovery, Hold Volume up, Power button and Home button, boot into recovery and choose factory reset.

radicalisto said:
Don't have a factory restore? - Settings > general > backup and reset > reset data..
OR
Go into recovery, Hold Volume up, Power button and Home button, boot into recovery and choose factory reset.
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That was a typo on my part. I've done a factory restore but still throwing the error. It'll pop up a little shield notification, like it's being blocked. Now I'm not in the countries origin this phone was bought in. I have yet to try the mobile data but it's suppose to be unlocked. Correct me if I'm wrong.. will a factory reset in recovery mode, screw up that option.
Man, sure do miss my sweet ole girl, S III! #headache!

PatienceWithin said:
That was a typo on my part. I've done a factory restore but still throwing the error. It'll pop up a little shield notification, like it's being blocked. Now I'm not in the countries origin this phone was bought in. I have yet to try the mobile data but it's suppose to be unlocked. Correct me if I'm wrong.. will a factory reset in recovery mode, screw up that option.
Man, sure do miss my sweet ole girl, S III! #headache!
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Ok, so you'll need to flash your county stock rom via ODIN... Now since you have got the phone from another country, are you aware of region lock? and if so has it been deactivated? if not, then you may run into issues, Chainfire's region away tool here on xda *might* work but not a 100% guarantee.
But I'd say, a Stock flash will more than likely fix your error in all honesty -- As for the shield notification, that's KNOX being a pain in the... An update to the latest FW usually fixes that..
type *#1234# into your dialer, and post the results
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Actually thinking about it, KNOX maybe blocking your apps, -- settings > general > security > untick verify apps, change security level to normal, and if you want, tick unknown sources

radicalisto said:
Ok, so you'll need to flash your county stock rom via ODIN... Now since you have got the phone from another country, are you aware of region lock? and if so has it been deactivated? if not, then you may run into issues, Chainfire's region away tool here on xda *might* work but not a 100% guarantee.
But I'd say, a Stock flash will more than likely fix your error in all honesty -- As for the shield notification, that's KNOX being a pain in the... An update to the latest FW usually fixes that..
type *#1234# into your dialer, and post the results
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Actually thinking about it, KNOX maybe blocking your apps, -- settings > general > security > untick verify apps, change security level to normal, and if you want, tick unknown sources
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AP: N9005XXUBMJ1
CP: N9005XXUBMJ1
CSC: N9005ETLBMJ2
As for region lock, yes I'm aware of it. I already have my mobile sim inserted in the phone, just not activated but the phone does register the carrier's name in the lock screen. From that acknlowledgement, it doesn't seem to be locked which is suppose to be unlocked. Confirmed from the retailer but anyone can tell you what you want to hear.
I'm thinking it's KNOX being a little prick. Have security on the normal level but I'll see what unticking verify apps will do.
Country origin: Evropsky model

PatienceWithin said:
AP: N9005XXUBMJ1
CP: N9005XXUBMJ1
CSC: N9005ETLBMJ2
As for region lock, yes I'm aware of it. I already have my mobile sim inserted in the phone, just not activated but the phone does register the carrier's name in the lock screen. From that acknlowledgement, it doesn't seem to be locked which is suppose to be unlocked. Confirmed from the retailer but anyone can tell you what you want to hear.
I'm thinking it's KNOX being a little prick. Have security on the normal level but I'll see what unticking verify apps will do.
Country origin: Evropsky model
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OK so you have a Czech/Unbranded with Czech CSC International version correct?
This is the lastest update for your model/device
Model: SM-N9005
Country: Czech Republic
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2019540
Build date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 07:58:12 +0000
Product Code: ETL
PDA: N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC: N9005ETLDML1
MODEM: N9005XXUDMJ7
DOWNLOAD: _---- You need to register @ sammobile.com to download this update :good:
Now, when you update, it will update your bootloader, so if you choose to root you will have to trip KNOX, now the firmware you are currently on you can use the URDLV method to root and keep KNOX preserved, but I don't know about that as I tripped my KNOX right away, you'd have to read the URDLV thread pal.
If you choose not to root or aren't fussed about root, then update away and it'll resolve any KNOX issues and *should* fix your app issue also

radicalisto said:
OK so you have a Czech/Unbranded with Czech CSC International version correct?
This is the lastest update for your model/device
Model: SM-N9005
Country: Czech Republic
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2019540
Build date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 07:58:12 +0000
Product Code: ETL
PDA: N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC: N9005ETLDML1
MODEM: N9005XXUDMJ7
DOWNLOAD: _---- You need to register @ sammobile.com to download this update :good:
Now, when you update, it will update your bootloader, so if you choose to root you will have to trip KNOX, now the firmware you are currently on you can use the URDLV method to root and keep KNOX preserved, but I don't know about that as I tripped my KNOX right away, you'd have to read the URDLV thread pal.
If you choose not to root or aren't fussed about root, then update away and it'll resolve any KNOX issues and *should* fix your app issue also
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That would be it! As for rooting, I'm not too sure. I had my previous phone rooted and didn't mind it one bit! I'll take a look into URDLV threads, but now do you suggest. I trip KNOX or try and preserve it. Seems it's just an anti-virus, overprotected! I'm too 100% sure if I'll keep the phone although because I'm having an issue with Straight talk and data not wanting to work. I'm not worried about the LTE fact I can't get with this model because of the baselines. Does that also include the 4G in the restriction or just strictly LTE?!

Now this is VERY important... Go to security and UNTICK reactivation Lock before flashing anything.... Especially if you decide to root...

ultramag69 said:
Now this is VERY important... Go to security and UNTICK reactivation Lock before flashing anything.... Especially if you decide to root...
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If I'm putting two and two together. That's for sure a vital tip! Thanks!
I know I asked the question above but anyone able to answer the possible issue. I know I can't get LTE because its N9005 doesn't have the base sets At&t accepts but does that include At&t 4G also?

PatienceWithin said:
If I'm putting two and two together. That's for sure a vital tip! Thanks!
I know I asked the question above but anyone able to answer the possible issue. I know I can't get LTE because its N9005 doesn't have the base sets At&t accepts but does that include At&t 4G also?
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LTE = 4G is it not?

radicalisto said:
LTE = 4G is it not?
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Is it because what's weird is. I've had straight talk since the S2 Skyrocket (LTE compatible) and it's never triggered. Only 4G, and as well for my S3, never triggered. Only 4G. Why I guess, I asked a stupid question. Therefore my N9005 is just a hulk of plastic, lol? >.< Shhitt!

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Is it because what's weird is. I've had straight talk since the S2 Skyrocket (LTE compatible) and it's never triggered. Only 4G, and as well for my S3, never triggered. Only 4G. Why I guess, I asked a stupid question. Therefore my N9005 is just a hulk of plastic, lol? >.< Shhitt!
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hehe, well I think it's how different networks display it on the device, not got 4G here yet... Well I have a 4G sim card, just no network til this month sometime so can't comment 100% on it. - yeah you need the N900(A) for ATT I think.

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hehe, well I think it's how different networks display it on the device, not got 4G here yet... Well I have a 4G sim card, just no network til this month sometime so can't comment 100% on it. - yeah you need the N900(A) for ATT I think.
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Makes sense regarding how the providers display the LTE icon. Yep, I boo-boo'd getting the N9005!
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It's not like I'll be doing any crazy torrent downloading or nor anything needing speed. I usually don't see less than 4 bars anywhere I go.

PatienceWithin said:
Makes sense regarding how the providers display the LTE icon. Yep, I boo-boo'd getting the N9005!
It's not like I'll be doing any crazy torrent downloading or nor anything needing speed. I usually don't see less than 4 bars anywhere I go.
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4G is just a data milker anyway, I think 3G is fine for most people, I average about 1.5GB per month use on my data I think... I dread to think what it'd be on 4G - You could always sell the N9005 and get an N900 lol

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4G is just a data milker anyway, I think 3G is fine for most people, I average about 1.5GB per month use on my data I think... I dread to think what it'd be on 4G - You could always sell the N9005 and get an N900 lol
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With having Straight talk. Data didn't seem to be an issue with me but when you get a second. Check out this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531390 From what I'm reading, it can work with 4G from At&t but not LTE or is that based specifically on the the PINK version of N9005! Or maybe it's just me reading it wrong and delusional in hoping I can find a way to flash At&t LTE modem since the N9005 had the hardware for it! Not too worried about the LTE but would feel better having the 4G for when I go into the cities. I could sell it but with being in the US and a lot of users are going to want the 4G/LTE feature. Probably be a pain as well rather not have to deal with shipping overseas because it'll take entirely way to long for that item to deliver. I guess I can poke around in several marketplaces and see what's the market for these versions over here.

[Q] Office 365 Install Issues

Ola
I'm trying to install Office 365 (have sub) on my Note 3.
It is in the play store.
However it only shows of my owned devices, the Galaxy Nexus is compatible while the Note 3 is not.
Can anyone suggest an alternate route to getting it installed?
I have X-note15 installed on my n900w8.
Thanks,
- RMLeLoup
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Identified "possible" issue. However I need to know now... how can I "adjust" my store info on the phone to re become the N900W8 ?
See screenshot below for reasoning. Disregard the other phones... I went through 6 "galaxy infuse" phones with work, all with same issues... (boot up, green tint, red, orange, yellow, blue, you name it, I saw it).
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You can edit your Build.prop to show the correct Model number.
It may also be a DPI issue, if so set it back to default (480)

radicalisto said:
You can edit your Build.prop to show the correct Model number.
It may also be a DPI issue, if so set it back to default (480)
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How would I edit "build.prop" ?
And i'm just rebooting phone to 480 dpi, will re log into play store and check there.
*Update* even 480dpi, instead of any other alternate dpi, no change after rebooting.
Is there x time I have to wait? Or just reboot a few times, hit a few cell towers, come home and try again?
Thanks for the help!
- RMLeLoup

Use root explorer to edit the build.prop -- find the model number and change it to N900W8 hit save and reboot. Should be OK . just in case do a backup cause if your build.prop gets messed up you'll need to flash stock again to fix
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radicalisto said:
Use root explorer to edit the build.prop -- find the model number and change it to N900W8 hit save and reboot. Should be OK . just in case do a backup cause if your build.prop gets messed up you'll need to flash stock again to fix
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Right here? and Put exactly all caps, N900W8 no spaces?
edit I noticed the region is GB (great britain?) Can I change that to CA / Canada?
See pic below.

Yep that's the place. Now I can't remember if the Canadian version is N900W8 or N900w8 - I think it's all caps though like the other models
I'm UBER Paranoid

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Yep that's the place. Now I can't remember if the Canadian version is N900W8 or N900w8 - I think it's all caps though like the other models
I'm UBER Paranoid
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Ok,
Next portion:
GB / CA? for region?
And...
I have backed up in the recovery to both SDcard and ExtSDCard (I believe they are called).
Have 64gb microSD class 10.
Figured backup twice, can't hurt to have a backup to a backup ...

CA for region since it's the .ca model
Edit: yep two backups can't hurt
I'm UBER Paranoid

radicalisto said:
CA for region since it's the .ca model
Edit: yep two backups can't hurt
I'm UBER Paranoid
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Eon's it feels like... I backed up my pc... 85 dvd's later... organized, catagorized...a-z...etc...
2nd backup is taking longer to the extSDcard. Almost done... md5 sum fun...
About to boot and try the edit.
Will report once done... And if successful...or not... huzza!
P.S. are you advertising "paranoid rom" ? ^_^ I had it for my Gnex for ages, worth it.
UPDATE
It stayed entered, but had no change to the play store (pro or con).
I noticed the highlighted zones. Suggestions?

Yeah I'm using PA on my N5.
Hmm, I'm a little stumped. Need to have a think at what the issue may be.
I'm UBER Paranoid

radicalisto said:
Yeah I'm using PA on my N5.
Hmm, I'm a little stumped. Need to have a think at what the issue may be.
I'm UBER Paranoid
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I could start changing all the n9005's to N900W8 .
I can also change the N900W8 to N900w8...
Rather curious what might be a solid fix for this oddity... As my work uses office 365, and I wouldn't mind using it up front.
- Le_Loup

rmleloup said:
I could start changing all the n9005's to N900W8 .
I can also change the N900W8 to N900w8...
Rather curious what might be a solid fix for this oddity... As my work uses office 365, and I wouldn't mind using it up front.
- Le_Loup
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@hey_joe any idea on this one ?

radicalisto said:
@hey_joe any idea on this one ?
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Checked mine and all instances of N9005 on his phone were all N900W8 ( rom is meant for a N900W8 btw ). Now I can't pinpoint exactly which entry Playstore uses to determine the model number on the phone ( am really a tech noob ) but it shows up exactly as N900W8 on compatibility list. As the op said, he can try changing all the N9005 instances to N900W8 but can't really tell if something is going to break somewhere as this is a tricky portion to mess with. Btw, the location GB doesn't have any bearing on the model number, mine is the same.

hey_joe said:
Checked mine and all instances of N9005 on his phone were all N900W8 ( rom is meant for a N900W8 btw ). Now I can't pinpoint exactly which entry Playstore uses to determine the model number on the phone ( am really a tech noob ) but it shows up exactly as N900W8 on compatibility list. As the op said, he can try changing all the N9005 instances to N900W8 but can't really tell if something is going to break somewhere as this is a tricky portion to mess with. Btw, the location GB doesn't have any bearing on the model number, mine is the same.
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So long story short...
Perform backup (to sdcard and extsdcard).
Change all instances to N900W8....
Reboot, cross fingers...see what happens?
- RMLeLoup

rmleloup said:
So long story short...
Perform backup (to sdcard and extsdcard).
Change all instances to N900W8....
Reboot, cross fingers...see what happens?
- RMLeLoup
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It's what I'm suggesting since you've already backed up should in case it doesn't work.

hey_joe said:
It's what I'm suggesting since you've already backed up should in case it doesn't work.
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So,
Funny thing...
Microsoft Note: Installable via play store on phone and online pc web browsers.
MS office Mobile is not...
Backed up to sd card and extcard.
I changed all the 9000 to 900W8
Literally in the build.prop
Saved, rebooted.
Still working, and now as mentioned, Note is installed, Office mobile is not...
?
Fairly confused how I can gain access to 1, but not both.
- RMLeLoup

rmleloup said:
So,
Funny thing...
Microsoft Note: Installable via play store on phone and online pc web browsers.
MS office Mobile is not...
Backed up to sd card and extcard.
I changed all the 9000 to 900W8
Literally in the build.prop
Saved, rebooted.
Still working, and now as mentioned, Note is installed, Office mobile is not...
?
Fairly confused how I can gain access to 1, but not both.
- RMLeLoup
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Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. I'm currently using an s5 port rom and office mobile installed without a hitch and is certainly working when I was on a N900W8 rom.
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hey_joe said:
Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. I'm currently using an s5 port rom and office mobile installed without a hitch and is certainly working when I was on a N900W8 rom.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using XDA Free mobile app
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Hey_Joe, check your pm. And thanks for trying to help

SM-N915S/K Root

Root confirmed working for Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Exynos Korea SM-N915 "S" via the legend Chainfire CF-Auto-Root
FOR THE MOST CURRENT ROOT METHOD, PLEASE REFER TO THIS THREAD >> [INFO] [CF-Auto-Root] Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915
WARNING : KNOX COUNTER WILL BE TRIPPED AND WARRANTY VOID - THERE IS NO CURRENTLY KNOWN METHOD TO RESET THE COUNTER OR ROOT WITHOUT TRIPPING KNOX !!
I used : SM-N910"K" (Korea, Exynos): CF-Auto-Root-treltektt-treltektt-smn910k.zip . Another user in this thread had reported that using the SM-N910 "S" Cf-Autoroot failed to boot, so I instead tried the "K" and success. All THANKS & credit to @Chainfire, if you require the stock recovery for SM-N915S, I'd gladly send it to you if you require it to make a formal Cf-Autoroot for our device.
Root has also been confirmed using the same method and file for SM-N915"K" here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56761632&postcount=34
Method:
1. Advised: Have a full stock firmware package available (just in case) [sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com]
2. Have Samsung USB drivers installed on Windows PC (Easiest way is DL KIES from Samsung)
3. Flash via Odin [I used Odin3 v3.07 - attachment] as per Chainfire's instructions !
** If unsure how to use Odin, there are many guides found by searching !
4. Wait around 30 secs after flash (stuck on boot screen), and hopefully device will boot.
5. Open SuperSU app and update SU if prompted
Note: You will have installed stock Android system recovery for SM-N910K. This should not affect the operation of the ROM.
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Root by using the note 4 method. This has been confirmed.

xile6 said:
Root by using the note 4 method. This has been confirmed.
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So Cf-Autoroot from Note 4 works for SM-N915 "S". If so which exact one ?
If confirmed for "S" model, would be one less thing for me to look at. ..... I can proceed with a kernel

UpInTheAir said:
So Cf-Autoroot from Note 4 works for SM-N915 "S". If so which exact one ?
If confirmed for "S" model, would be one less thing for me to look at. ..... I can proceed with a kernel
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I am not sure if it was for the S model.
I remember the Japan model was first to be rooted and there is a youtube video on it.
But unsure about the "S" model.
Didnt see the S in the frost post.

xile6 said:
I am not sure if it was for the S model.
I remember the Japan model was first to be rooted and there is a youtube video on it.
But unsure about the "S" model.
Didnt see the S in the frost post.
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If someone doesn't confirm for "S" model, I'll just have to create a root method myself

UpInTheAir said:
If someone doesn't confirm for "S" model, I'll just have to create a root method myself
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So glad to hear that there will be someone else on here with SM-N915S model.
Silly question, but what would be the benefit of rooting this model of Edge right now? I ask coz there's no custom rom available atm.

invisiblesense said:
So glad to hear that there will be someone else on here with SM-N915S model.
Silly question, but what would be the benefit of rooting this model of Edge right now? I ask coz there's no custom rom available atm.
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Main use is for root apps and deleting system apps.
You can then manual theme things.
After my samsung s2 i just stuck with stock rooted roms. Removed things i didnt want.

xile6 said:
Main use is for root apps and deleting system apps.
You can then manual theme things.
After my samsung s2 i just stuck with stock rooted roms. Removed things i didnt want.
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That's what I need, there's a lot of Korean apps on my phone. I have disabled some but they still show up here an there. Another very annoying thing is the dailer, it has Korean text on it which I want to remove as I only want English.
I'd be happy if I could remove some of those apps, and add the yahoo and twitter panels.
Do you think I'd able to flash an international version rom my Edge at some point?
Thanks.

invisiblesense said:
That's what I need, there's a lot of Korean apps on my phone. I have disabled some but they still show up here an there. Another very annoying thing is the dailer, it has Korean text on it which I want to remove as I only want English.
I'd be happy if I could remove some of those apps, and add the yahoo and twitter panels.
Do you think I'd able to flash an international version rom my Edge at some point?
Thanks.
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I am unsure on that. The processor is different I believe and that would be a main thing.
But with root you would be able to change most of the apps and you might be able to set up the build.prop to a USA one that should let you add yahoo and get to the USA panel store.

invisiblesense said:
So glad to hear that there will be someone else on here with SM-N915S model.
Silly question, but what would be the benefit of rooting this model of Edge right now? I ask coz there's no custom rom available atm.
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Apart from removing a few "useless" apps, able to use various root type apps (properly) such as Greenify, Titanium, Synapse etc.
But the main reason is to control a custom kernel I intend to build (time permitting). Also remove knox features and set SELinux permissive for Titanium Backup app to work correctly.
In future, I might look at a very basic ROM, but NOT on my to-do list

xile6 said:
I am unsure on that. The processor is different I believe and that would be a main thing.
But with root you would be able to change most of the apps and you might be able to set up the build.prop to a USA one that should let you add yahoo and get to the USA panel store.
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The processor being different is my main concern, let's hope some people will address this.
The edge is the best piece gadget I have ever owned. I'd be sorted if these issues were sorted.
UpInTheAir said:
Apart from removing a few "useless" apps, able to use various root type apps (properly) such as Greenify, Titanium, Synapse etc.
But the main reason is to control a custom kernel I intend to build (time permitting). Also remove knox features and set SELinux permissive for Titanium Backup app to work correctly.
In future, I might look at a very basic ROM, but NOT on my to-do list
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A basic rom that includes all essential Note functions would be awesome on the edge.

Does the root method for the Note 4 also apply to the Japanese version of the Note Edge? I'm looking to pick up a Docomo Note Edge....

tsaojam said:
Does the root method for the Note 4 also apply to the Japanese version of the Note Edge? I'm looking to pick up a Docomo Note Edge....
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Who knows, this thread is reference to the Korean "S" model that I intend to support.
Wait for confirmation or risk a brick yourself.

Can someone confirm the root for sm-n915s?

copysat said:
Can someone confirm the root for sm-n915s?
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I m waiting for answer. Anybody knows can i change n915s rom with other? I could not use SK Telekom Rom

dtosun said:
I m waiting for answer. Anybody knows can i change n915s rom with other? I could not use SK Telekom Rom
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Post in Q&A where your "question" belongs.
It's OT and nothing to do with my general statement of intention to develop this beast (when I get my hands on it).
I'm going to start taking a look at kernel sources sometime today/tomorrow, so I get a head start before the device arrives (Friday? )

Can someone please explain if this website is showing how to root Note Edge SM-N915S?
http://www.shuaji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
Translated:
http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...aji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html

invisiblesense said:
Can someone please explain if this website is showing how to root Note Edge SM-N915S?
http://www.shuaji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
Translated:
http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...aji.net/samsung/EDGE/N915S/2014103020939.html
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Root or no root, I can tell you one thing for sure, that I won't be downloading and running any .exe file from there......

UpInTheAir said:
Root or no root, I can tell you one thing for sure, that I won't be downloading and running any .exe file from there......
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Is it SK Telekom rom or Samsung Official rom?

UpInTheAir said:
Root or no root, I can tell you one thing for sure, that I won't be downloading and running any .exe file from there......
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That doesn't sound too good - is that site doggy?

G4 bootloop problem - poll

Hello, this poll is all about to find out how many people having bootloop problem in their g4 beyond their capacity to solve or beyond their acknowledgement why this situation happened in the first place. I myself is a sufferer for this. And I see there are some other people also who are having such issues but cannot solve the problem. Many of them do not apply warrenty policy. So some serious help needed here. So this poll will do 2 things:
1. How many people having bootloop problem that isn't solved by now.
2. What was the software condition (broadly) in their devices.
I am not a big fan of polling. But I believe this is a way to gain attraction of the important people who can solve the problem. Plus many can be aware of what they should and should not do with their devices i.e. unlocking bootloader, rooting, flashing international rom or custom rom etc. In that faith, let's start.
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk

h815 euro unlocked ... boot loot after flashling autoprime zip.. not access at twrp, android . kdz method doesnt work

shudoha said:
h815 euro unlocked ... boot loot after flashling autoprime zip.. not access at twrp, android . kdz method doesnt work
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Hey man thanks for contributing to the thread. I am trying in many ways so that LG addresses the issue. If we all try, we can do that.

I'm on 20A, unlocked and rooted...
I only have access to the Download Mode...

TheBledard said:
I'm on 20A, unlocked and rooted...
I only have access to the Download Mode...
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yes like me and the rollback doesnt work because qualcom motherboard anti roolback ....

shudoha said:
yes like me and the rollback doesnt work because qualcom motherboard anti roolback ....
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Any hope if the LG Update software is being updated after the official release of Android M in Poland ?

TheBledard said:
Any hope if the LG Update software is being updated after the official release of Android M in Poland ?
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the guy worked on flashtool 2014 works for make 2016 flashtool since few days

Custom ROM; Locked BL; Rooted; other than H815 for me, but my BL is unlocked (T-Mobile variant)

Someone told me in G+ that there has been a report of some kind of problem of some devices manufactured before Oct 12. and Sprint has been pulling in all their stocks. Does anyone know about this?
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launch day AT&T H810 on 10e software, rooted not unlocked, stock ROM. Got in a bootloop, random reboots, sometimes wouldn't turn on. Had to warranty it to AT&T.

nipun1110 said:
Someone told me in G+ that there has been a report of some kind of problem of some devices manufactured before Oct 12. and Sprint has been pulling in all their stocks. Does anyone know about this?
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk
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go on google and type qualcom anti rollback you will see

Verizon G4. Rooted, lock bootloader. Got bootloop 2 days ago. Took it to store, they sent me a new one under warranty.

Im on Android 6 H81520A unlocked bootloader, can access download mode only, see full animation for lg logo & stuck on it. waiting for next lg flash tool

nipun1110 said:
Hello, this poll is all about to find out how many people having bootloop problem in their g4 beyond their capacity to solve or beyond their acknowledgement why this situation happened in the first place. I myself is a sufferer for this. And I see there are some other people also who are having such issues but cannot solve the problem. Many of them do not apply warrenty policy. So some serious help needed here. So this poll will do 2 things:
1. How many people having bootloop problem that isn't solved by now.
2. What was the software condition (broadly) in their devices.
I am not a big fan of polling. But I believe this is a way to gain attraction of the important people who can solve the problem. Plus many can be aware of what they should and should not do with their devices i.e. unlocking bootloader, rooting, flashing international rom or custom rom etc. In that faith, let's start.
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk
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Looks like mostly modded phones.

cjm1979 said:
Looks like mostly modded phones.
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That's what I thought at first. but more n more I am getting to know about the fact, it's actually a hardware issue and it's LG's fault, not users.
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H815 Euro BL Unlocked, flashed H81520A via zips and now Bootlooping at LG Logo , no access to TWRP

I have been digging the issue. What I found is
1. A good number of people are having the problem.
2. Provided solution: Changing the motherboard or Replacement of the device
3. Rumour: G4's before September 2015 have major design flaws. Sprint has been pulling in all their devices and giving replacement of the complained devices or offering other devices.
(I have attached screenshots of a community of Sprint users)
If this is real, why we people have to be sufferer? Those who cannot claim warrenty or have unlocked bootloader will do what? In my screenshots, u will find that, some sprint guy saying that it's a known issue. If it's a known issue, why not LG addressing it publicly and helping the buyers?
I have compiled some xda screenshots also to address the severity of the problem.
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Had my motherboard replaced. They also replaced the original battery. Pre-ordered the phone a month before it was released here in Sweden. So I guess I got one of the early ones.
H815, not rooted or tampered with in any way.

nipun1110 said:
That's what I thought at first. but more n more I am getting to know about the fact, it's actually a hardware issue and it's LG's fault, not users.
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no ... when you unlock . or flash . its your responsability not lg . for the problem you showed on your another post . this problem was only for sprint user .. not for another brand or in europe etc etc

Got my phone in July 2015..
My phone suddenly boot looped yesterday while using google map navigation.
Was using rooted H815_V10E system image http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/h815-eu-l-p-t-sea-twn-t3176195 .
I went from original H815 sea 10a to OTA 10b to original H815 eu 10e kdz to rooted H815 eu 10e system image.
I dropped the phone at least 20times?
I installed original xposed apk on my phone but it says it wasnt supported around 1 month ago from the app itself. I didnt do anything after that.
But yesterday , i click the uninstall button in xposed app in the morning and phone suddenly boot looped in the afternoon. Download mode works , kdz original sea 10b, still boot loop. Tried to kdz original eu 10e , but download mode didnt work , hard brick