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"Possible" SIM MOD

Ok First Off I will State These Things First To Get it Out of The Way.
Q&A:
In No Special Order
Q: What Kind Of Mod Is This?
A: A Physical Mod Of The Hardware & Or Software.
Q: Will I Need To Take Apart My A500 To Do This?
A: Yes And You Will Likely Void All Warranties With Acer By doing so.
Q: Will This Void Repair Coverage With Acer?
A: Yes See Above.
Q: Have You Tested This Mod?
A: No But Theoretically It Should Work.
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By Attempting to Do This MOD In Its Current "State" State Meaning "Not Tested" You Agree To Hold Only Yourself Liable And No One Else "Not Poster Of This Or Anyone Of The XDA Community" If Damage Occurs To Your Device.
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Currently This MOD Is Experimental And Just A Idea That Should Be Do-able Regardless.
P.S. If You Would Like To Help By Testing This Out And Are Some-What Comfortable Disassembling Your Device And Know How To Solider To Chip Boards, Mother Boards, Etc. Please PM Me With A Request And Ill Give You Some Extra instructions Beyond Anything Here.
(W.I.P.)What You Will Need So far (W.I.P.)
ACER IconiaTab Model A500
A Cheap Prepaid Cell Phone With A SIM Slot in it
Solider
Tools To Take Apart Both the A500 And Cell Phone
A way to Take The SIM reader Out Of the Cell Phone
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What You will generally Be Doing is Taking the SIM Reader From The Cell Phone and Attaching it To SIM Reader Spot On The A500 Board.
ATM I Dont Have Enough Info To Provide Step by Step or Detailed instructions on How To Do This But It Should Work If Anyone Figures This Out.
Any input comments Suggestions are welcome

sweet! Can we also solder in an fm/am radio?

I believe you are going to need more than just a sim reader, like a 3g radio/modem. If you search on here, somebody has already converted their a500 to an a501 by installing a 3g modem and sim card reader in his 500.
Here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396156

are you serious
This has been discussed several times.as this would be awesome if it could be pulled off.
With that said there is more to a similar card capability then just the slot.There are many required support hardware chips.not to mention the support software.But I will not mention there is no connector where the micro card slot goes.and no card.
So sell your a 500 and buy a a501.
Or get a main board from one that has been damaged check eBay.
Sorry to drop the bad news first.
Xo

darkensx said:
What You will generally Be Doing is Taking the SIM Reader From The Cell Phone and Attaching it To SIM Reader Spot On The A500 Board.
ATM I Dont Have Enough Info To Provide Step by Step or Detailed instructions on How To Do This But It Should Work If Anyone Figures This Out.
Any input comments Suggestions are welcome
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You should have researched even a little bit before you came to this, it's like you didn't even try: it's mentioned hundreds of times here on forums that A500 does not have 3G modem at all, there are plenty of pictures of it being taken apart and you obviously could've checked your own A500, too.
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cruise350 said:
I believe you are going to need more than just a sim reader, like a 3g radio/modem. If you search on here, somebody has already converted their a500 to an a501 by installing a 3g modem and sim card reader in his 500.
Here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396156
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If you'd read the thing you'd notice that he can't get it to work.

I have a hard time taking this seriously, and but for s&g could you post some of your more detailed instructions?
PS who wants the cost of an extra data plan? I'd rather be tethering my phone anyway.

Cheaper and less work to buy an a501
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erica_renee said:
This has been discussed several times.as this would be awesome if it could be pulled off.
With that said there is more to a similar card capability then just the slot.There are many required support hardware chips.not to mention the support software.But I will not mention there is no connector where the micro card slot goes.and no card.
So sell your a 500 and buy a a501.
Or get a main board from one that has been damaged check eBay.
Sorry to drop the bad news first.
Xo
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You are so "hard core" tonight...

Moscow Desire said:
You are so "hard core" tonight...
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She's just badass 24/7

WereCatf said:
She's just badass 24/7
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And you have a "mean streak" as well
Poor n00bs....

guys i simply stating this as an idea also i said untested meaning i have no proof it works any how ..
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darkensx said:
guys i simply stating this as an idea also i said untested meaning i have no proof it works any how ..
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Yes, we know. We were just having some fun.
Why so Serious? (Heath Ledger, God rest his soul)
So, don't take it badly, they were just having a little fun.
In actuality, it has been thought of several times before. A novel idea, true in sense, but way too much trouble and cost.
But, I have an a501, so it is all moot.
Welcome to xda

Moscow Desire said:
Yes, we know. We were just having some fun.
Why so Serious? (Heath Ledger, God rest his soul)
So, don't take it badly, they were just having a little fun.
In actuality, it has been thought of several times before. A novel idea, true in sense, but way too much trouble and cost.
But, I have an a501, so it is all moot.
Welcome to xda
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No I know Your Just Having Fun I just Thought I Just State That its Mearly an idea. For The People Who *cough* Dont Read Threads Closely

darkensx said:
No I know Your Just Having Fun I just Thought I Just State That its Mearly an idea. For The People Who *cough* Dont Read Threads Closely
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HA HA!
But seriously, I can understand some 500 users. You look at your SD slot, and have this nice empty space for a SIM right next to it Temptation.

Moscow Desire said:
But seriously, I can understand some 500 users. You look at your SD slot, and have this nice empty space for a SIM right next to it Temptation.
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Men and your obsession with filling every hole you see with your thingies!

WereCatf said:
Men and your obsession with filling every hole you see with your thingies!
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Did you ever think they had anything else on there minds.And im almost Never bad.. But when i am I try to be very good at it.
Kinda like my stupid shoulder/hand...I been very sad and depressed last few weeks. Doctor told me i would likely never go back to my Job. Im so bored i see nearly every post on this forum as well as others .
have a great holiday weekend everyone...
Today is my 19 year old sons Birthday. GRRRR IM Getting so very old.....
And OP please dont take it personal i can see how one would that if the casing slot is there the hardware must be able to be added.. But the real reason that slot hole is there it saves them money from building two casings.. Acer could have made some type of blank to cover it instead of tape...

WereCatf said:
Men and your obsession with filling every hole you see with your thingies!
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You are so bad....
And it has nothing to do with "filling a hole", But more so, using all hardware to it's optimum efficiency.
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erica_renee said:
Today is my 19 year old sons Birthday. GRRRR IM Getting so very old.....
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The signs of "old", are in 2 places.
1, when the brain convinces the body it can no longer function.
2, when the lubricating fluids no longer flow.
As long as the previous 2 still work, hell, no problem.
Happy Holidays!

Dumb Flip Phone repurposed as a Cheap Bluetooth Handset

If I wanted to try and repurpose a flippy phone to slave to a smart phone, and be able to pick up and end calls, would there be a particular model or OSS base I'd have the best luck with? Like having a smartphone, but my parents don't, and I want to find something bulletproof. If it could it somehow dial out as well, I'd be set, but one thing at a time I guess.
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support

Cool idea. !
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Going to bump for attention.
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This would be cool to have. I'm sure there are a number of Nokia or Motorola phones out there that would work with Android if you're skilled enough as a hacker.

Gonna dust this off. What other ways could one go about having a flip phone pair to take calls from your smartphone, outside of fabrication wholesale? I dunno any cheaply disposable phones that can be reprogrammed, and maybe the Raspberry Pi could work, but it seems like a waste to throw that much hardware at a device that can stick in your ear. Anypony?
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This is an awesome idea, though I am not sure how you'd do it.
The best I could find was this:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20073460-1/bluetooth-headset-pretends-to-be-mini-phone/
Which I actually found for sale here, but I have no idea how reputable that site is...
http://www.dinodirect.com/headset-tablet-pc-companion-bluetooth-dialer-phone.html
Anyone know of anything better?

I have bought some basic stuff (no phones ) from at dinodirect.com and it was ok for was it was (cheep).
podspi said:
This is an awesome idea, though I am not sure how you'd do it.
The best I could find was this:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20073460-1/bluetooth-headset-pretends-to-be-mini-phone/
Which I actually found for sale here, but I have no idea how reputable that site is...
http://www.dinodirect.com/headset-tablet-pc-companion-bluetooth-dialer-phone.html
Anyone know of anything better?
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Okay, Nice to know that there is a commercial option, but is there anywhere I can get bluetooth headsets and clamshell cases in bulk? I know a decent amount a solder-fu, and a friend with a CNC, so I might be able to get some sort of kickstarter going maybe perhaps?
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i know this is an old thread posting here if anyone stumbles upon this like I did,
I just ordered this ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Bluetooth-Phone-Handset-Headset-Dialer-Id-Radiation-Protection-B-9DY4-/161865068250 will report back on how it goes

Voipaddict
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Let me know if you get it working

hilton24 said:
Voipaddict
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Let me know if you get it working
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Works as described

...and still on this thread, I have been looking for a Bluetooth Flip Dialer for ages. Lots of mini ones now, I dont want the worlds smallest bloody thing. I just want a normal size Flip phone handset to bluetooth to my smart phone.

[Q] Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Stolen. (To prevent this happen again?)

Hello,
I got my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Stolen cant track it as i did not have tracking on it and battery was empty (gps is off)
I am getting tomorrow ne phone (same)
What options are out there.
I often forget phone to desk or to mall or to car etc.
how to prevent that happening again?
I have heard that Samsung Gear watch will vibrate when it will loose connection with my Galaxy Note 3
Can i set it up this way that my watch will also vibrate and make noise (also phone?) when i am too far with my wach from phone.
Can i change the distance?
This prevents me forgetting phone somewhere when i move elsewhere?
I did also find this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpQIhIky9o8
Or is there more options with similar devices?
As this proximo should exist also for android devices and not only for iphone

You could simply learn to be more responsible.
Forgetting your phone is your own fault. You're just going to have to condition yourself to not let the phone out of your hands. Done with it? Put it in your pocket.
Set up a Samsung account, you can use it to track your phone. As for gear options, no idea.
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Android Device Manager can track a phone, lock, and wipe it. It can also ring it if misplaced. It's best not to lose it, of course. You can enable it from Google Settings.

First of all ShadowLea i have not blamed anyone else that my phone got stolen. And phone WAS in my pocket.
If you have no knowledge is there any other similar devise that i mentioned above why to comment?
You think that i don't feel bad already that having my phone stolen and now you come here to point to me with ur finger and ***** that it is my fault?
Thank you for your "friendly" attitude.
If you have no idea is there any similar device then why to comment?
I have no use of this samsung tracking as when phone is stolen they will turn off phone and replace sim card so tracking device is not an option or...?
Question was will the Samsung Gear wach alarm me when i am let say 1 meeter away from phone (alarm on phone via voice and same with wach)I have heard that watch will actually vibrate?
or is there any other device Similar to devices i mentioned above.
Maby some small sticker type alarm so when phone (that has sticker or... attached) and will be too far from me it will raise an alarm.

Bit too harsh dude. He was merely giving you advise.

Cocliosttro said:
Hello,
I got my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Stolen cant track it as i did not have tracking on it and battery was empty (gps is off)
I am getting tomorrow ne phone (same)
What options are out there.
I often forget phone to desk or to mall or to car etc.
how to prevent that happening again?
I have heard that Samsung Gear watch will vibrate when it will loose connection with my Galaxy Note 3
Can i set it up this way that my watch will also vibrate and make noise (also phone?) when i am too far with my wach from phone.
Can i change the distance?
This prevents me forgetting phone somewhere when i move elsewhere?
I did also find this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpQIhIky9o8
Or is there more options with similar devices?
As this proximo should exist also for android devices and not only for iphone
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next time just set up android manager and set up a samsung account and use the device tracking
or if you are rooted you can use cerberus app and put it in the system app with this
the only way to remove the app its by doing a full factory recovery
if they reset the phone the app will still be install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus

So if user puts in his own sim card i will still have full control over that phone?
Usually phones (those new ones) have this factory reset button inside. If they press that one it will not help? As thieve can`t remove that app?
I wanted myself to push that security even further. As idea is same as that kensington has.
So for example i am in a pub. Phone is in my pocket and i am on dance floor or waiting on bar line to buy my drink or i go to toilet and i place phone for second to sink or toilet paper holder i do my things and when i start to move away from the phone or someone is stealing phone while i do not notice (those thieves are skilled and can pump in to you and say oh sorry or what ever and next thing you notice is that phone is gone.) and it will raise an alarm on my phone and on that secondary device (key holder on my pocket etc) and both devises start to make loud noise so i will notice when something like this happens.
I start to leave toilet while phone is still on the sink system will alarm as i am away from phone for example 1 meeter or thive is walking away with my phone and it will raise an alarm.
That was the point.
I have searched for many devices that can actually be useful.
But thank you for your effort to help me.

Cocliosttro said:
So if user puts in his own sim card i will still have full control over that phone?
Usually phones (those new ones) have this factory reset button inside. If they press that one it will not help? As thieve can`t remove that app?
I wanted myself to push that security even further. As idea is same as that kensington has.
So for example i am in a pub. Phone is in my pocket and i am on dance floor or waiting on bar line to buy my drink or i go to toilet and i place phone for second to sink or toilet paper holder i do my things and when i start to move away from the phone or someone is stealing phone while i do not notice (those thieves are skilled and can pump in to you and say oh sorry or what ever and next thing you notice is that phone is gone.) and it will raise an alarm on my phone and on that secondary device (key holder on my pocket etc) and both devises start to make loud noise so i will notice when something like this happens.
I start to leave toilet while phone is still on the sink system will alarm as i am away from phone for example 1 meeter or thive is walking away with my phone and it will raise an alarm.
That was the point.
I have searched for many devices that can actually be useful.
But thank you for your effort to help me.
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A few Smart watches have these features, Galaxy Gear was mentioned earlier, apparently so does the HOT watch.... One of it's features is if you leave your phone behind when it gets a certain distance away(probably 10 meters as it's bluetooth) it will vibrate and let you know about it.
As was also stated google have Android device manager. You can locate, ring or wipe and lock your phone. As long as it can be contacted through mobile internet or wifi this will work... Read how here - http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39...t-android-device-with-android-device-manager/

Avast anti theft has geo-fencing feature and a whole load of other goodies too.

I did find this topic:
http://www.inc.com/john-brandon/5-start-ups-the-samsung-galaxy-gear-might-kill.html
they write there at point 4:
4. StickNFind
This phone finder system is pretty cool. There's a leash mode that sounds an alarm if you leave your stuff behind. The thing is, if the Galaxy Gear is a big seller, there's no reason to use the stickers if your main concern is losing a phone. The Gear watch will alert you when you leave your phone behind. It even locks the screen of your phone when you walk away and unlocks when you appear again. There are a bunch of other companies who make similar finders, including the Tile app. If they're not paying attention to the Gear now, they should.
As i understand i need to get sticker for my wach and it will raise an alarm when i am too far from my phone.

ShadowLea said:
You could simply learn to be more responsible.
Forgetting your phone is your own fault. You're just going to have to condition yourself to not let the phone out of your hands. Done with it? Put it in your pocket.
Set up a Samsung account, you can use it to track your phone. As for gear options, no idea.
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illusion786 said:
Bit too harsh dude. He was merely giving you advise.
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Let's be fair, the RESPONSE was Harsh, patronizing and judgmental.
Of course it's partly fault of the user. But when someone feels the needs to state the obvious, it's usually not to be informative, but rather to glout.
The BOLDED quote is not advice, but judgmental opinion at best, and a emotional jab at worse. Now granted, while certain things deserve judgment, call it what is is, instead of cowering away and calling it "advice".
At least, hopefully, you (OP) turned on Reactivation Lock, so they can't bypass your screen lock (surely you had one) by flashing your ROM.
Don't forget to call the service provider to blacklist the IMEI so it can't be sold on the black market. This will prevent future thefts.
Yes, StickNGo is a good alternative. But it doesn't look like they have a use case required for your reversed direction location. Worth noting is that Android 4.3's Bluetooth LE stack is still buggy enough to cause usability issues and also if you notice StickNGo's indiegogo, lots of people are getting replacement tags due to some problems.
The other recommendations here are great so far. :good:

Check out cerbus. It's cheap and nice
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klau1 said:
Let's be fair, the RESPONSE was Harsh, patronizing and judgmental.
Of course it's partly fault of the user. But when someone feels the needs to state the obvious, it's usually not to be informative, but rather to glout.
The BOLDED quote is not advice, but judgmental opinion at best, and a emotional jab at worse. Now granted, while certain things deserve judgment, call it what is is, instead of cowering away and calling it "advice".
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I'm a sociopath, I don't do 'emotional'.
Yes, it was harsh. Yes, it was patronizing. Yes, it was judgemental. It was meant to be exactly that. The only way to get the point across to these kinds of people is to stop. being. polite.
You teach children at age 4 to be mindful of their possessions and to not loose their valuables. If you still don't know how to do it when you're over 12, you deserve every bit of judgement.
This is a 1000 dollar phone, not a 5 cent pen.
Start treating it for the value it has, as opposed to a cheap bit of plastic.

Cocliosttro said:
Hello,
I got my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Stolen cant track it as i did not have tracking on it and battery was empty (gps is off)
I am getting tomorrow ne phone (same)
What options are out there.
I often forget phone to desk or to mall or to car etc.
how to prevent that happening again?
I have heard that Samsung Gear watch will vibrate when it will loose connection with my Galaxy Note 3
Can i set it up this way that my watch will also vibrate and make noise (also phone?) when i am too far with my wach from phone.
Can i change the distance?
This prevents me forgetting phone somewhere when i move elsewhere?
I did also find this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpQIhIky9o8
Or is there more options with similar devices?
As this proximo should exist also for android devices and not only for iphone
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Future proof yourself. But there's a nice niche you can do to the old stolen phone... the imei on the phone... can be blacklisted... the serial on it... can be blacklisted... bam... whomever uses it is stuck with a tablet, nothing more.
Had a friend buy what was thought to be a good phone, seemed to have been blacklisted in another province in canada, and well he was sol. He blacklisted his proof of purchase s4 he traded for the other phone, but both him/them have equally good tablets now...
Blacklist it via your cell provider. See what they can do, as they still have the old information for your account.
- rmleloup

Good, I have little problem with people who have the decency of calling something what it is, instead of wasting time being disingenuous.
Here's the thing, few lessons are as memorable as those resulting from experience. If your goal was for him to learn his lesson, then I think our OP will have no problem remembering after paying $$$ for this lesson, even without the extraneous comments.
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rmleloup said:
Future proof yourself. But there's a nice niche you can do to the old stolen phone... the imei on the phone... can be blacklisted... the serial on it... can be blacklisted... bam... whomever uses it is stuck with a tablet, nothing more.
Had a friend buy what was thought to be a good phone, seemed to have been blacklisted in another province in canada, and well he was sol. He blacklisted his proof of purchase s4 he traded for the other phone, but both him/them have equally good tablets now...
Blacklist it via your cell provider. See what they can do, as they still have the old information for your account.
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This is news to me, but it looks like you're right about the existence of a national blacklist. Until now, my understanding was that the Europian Union, was the only place with a national/international blacklist.
When did your "friend" lose his/her phone? Because it looks like the national blacklist was only VERY Recently implemented
READ: http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/09/30/cwta-and-its-partners-launch-gsm-blacklist-for-stolen-cellphones/
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Looks like Bluetooth LE is just not properly implemented in Android. Bluetooth LE reliant products across the board are either having serious technical issues with Android based systems or have out right declined to support the operating system.
Found at Tilesapp FAQ:
No Android support?
At this time Android does not support Bluetooth 4.0. A few Android phone manufacturers have released BLE SDKs, however they are lacking in quality and stability. At Tile, the quality of our products is of utmost importance, and until there exists an Android platform that meets our quality standards, we will not be releasing a Tile app for Android.
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ShadowLea said:
I'm a sociopath, I don't do 'emotional'.
Yes, it was harsh. Yes, it was patronizing. Yes, it was judgemental. It was meant to be exactly that. The only way to get the point across to these kinds of people is to stop. being. polite.
You teach children at age 4 to be mindful of their possessions and to not loose their valuables. If you still don't know how to do it when you're over 12, you deserve every bit of judgement.
This is a 1000 dollar phone, not a 5 cent pen.
Start treating it for the value it has, as opposed to a cheap bit of plastic.
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I have hoby named bodybuilding.
When i go to competition i have to lower my body carbon hydrate level to 6% less that level is MORE you will forget.
As it is food to brain.
I wont quit my hoby because i may loose my phone.
I will try to find solution and your comment did not help.
if somone is unfriendly to me i will reply same. How i will act will be reflected as how did you act.
With me it was always like this and it will be like this.
Other people who did comment here Thank you.
I will deffenetly look in to this Cerberus app.
I wonder will factory reset remove that.

klau1 said:
Let's be fair, the RESPONSE was Harsh, patronizing and judgmental.
Of course it's partly fault of the user. But when someone feels the needs to state the obvious, it's usually not to be informative, but rather to glout.
...
The other recommendations here are great so far. :good:
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To be fair you have to admit it's entirely the fault of the user. Neither the phone nor the sink did anything wrong and I'm pretty sure the pocket didn't play a part in it either.
I agree with Lea that he needs to condition himself NOT TO FORGET THINGS. I he forgot the $1000 phone he can just as easily forget his wallet or his keys, and they can't be traced or wiped.
And dude the hobby thing plays little part in it. I'm on a 1.500 cal lc paleo diet and never forget anything. As you taught your body to burn fat and gain muscle, teach your brain to remember the important things.

Buy Cerberus app from play store. It's probably the best in the category. Factory reset and changing sim cards won't remove it if you implant it as a system app. Tracking works from a PC or via sms. It has a lot of features like sounding alarm, taking picture, locking phone, wiping phone, tracking, recording sound, recording video etc. ..
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OK, so i have a few important questions for the experts on here, that i haven't seen.

first, are there any differences between the "f" variant, and the "s" variant? everything i've read has them exactly alike. then, my number one pet peive with my new s7e so far is that when i restart it, it won't allow me to unlock it with my fingerprint, and wants a password instead. i really hate this, and have not seen anything from anyone about it, or how to fix it.

Actually, this has been answered numerous times. Can't get rid of it. Just like Apple iPhone in that respect.
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Here's an idea. Remove lock screen all together [emoji106] [emoji122]
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Brava27 said:
Here's an idea. Remove lock screen all together [emoji106] [emoji122]
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yeah, brilliant!!! keep working, a nobel prize is coming...

stevae said:
first, my number one pet peive with my new s7e so far is that when i restart it, it won't allow me to unlock it with my fingerprint, and wants a password instead. i really hate this, and have not seen anything from anyone about it, or how to fix it. so please, please, please, someone tell me that i can get rid of that, and how to do it.
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Unfortunately it's one of the newer security features just like the double lock feature after using an app to turn off the screen. There's no way around this but it's definitely more secure if someone were trying to access your phone. A small nuscience for higher security. If you disabled screen lock I think it goes away.

tiskewlio said:
Unfortunately it's one of the newer security features just like the double lock feature after using an app to turn off the screen. There's no way around this but it's definitely more secure if someone were trying to access your phone. A small nuscience for higher security. If you disabled screen lock I think it goes away.
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yeah, i get why they are doing it, but i don't get why they put it in and don't allow the USER/OWNER to make a decision to keep it or not. android is open source, and as such nothing should be locked down like this. but in this, there is something i still am missing. why is it any more secure to have to put a password in, than your fingerprint after restarting? actually, it would seem to me, that anytime you have to type a password, you stand a chance of someone else seeing it, or keylogging it. but a fingerprint is only yours, and no one else has it. so what am i missing about this being more secure? and btw, thanks for the response.

The fingerprint sensor works great for me. Although I did have to recalibrate it once again since I didn't do it properly the first time. Also the difference between the F and the S variant is the region they are meant to be sold on. The F is generally for Europe while the S is for Korea.

Is it that much of an inconvenience? How many times a day do you restart your phone?

m33ts4k0z said:
Also the difference between the F and the S variant is the region they are meant to be sold on. The F is generally for Europe while the S is for Korea.
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yeah, i get the region thing. what i was asking for, was to see about using the same custom roms and kernels. everything i have read says that they have the exact same hardware in them. so i am wondering if they can use the same custom roms and kernels?

is there root for s7e 935p qaa

Hi guys I was wondering if there is a root method out for our device I'm on 7.0 nougat QAA.

I would like to know as well. All threads I've come across are for previous Android

You guys are asking for root already on the latest update lol. You do know that it took ages for them to even root marshmallow. The s7 edge has some tough security, with that said there isn't and will not be much development. If some how root is achieved, you will hear about it

How about root beer, I hear Dang's root beer is good

This drives me nuts! What is the point of open source development if the manufacturers and service providers are going to block all attempts to utilize open sources. The security is starting to piss me off. Guess I wait and hope someone strikes gold in getting a functional root on qaa.... sigh.

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This drives me nuts! What is the point of open source development if the manufacturers and service providers are going to block all attempts to utilize open sources. The security is starting to piss me off. Guess I wait and hope someone strikes gold in getting a functional root on qaa.... sigh.
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I agree 100% im getting away from samsung on my next upgrade if they lock it down again!! Never have i been so upset with a phone! I hate complaining but ill go with the pixel nextime, i dont care how nice samsung makes their phones look! With the way this is locked down ill never actually own it anyway!

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I agree 100% im getting away from samsung on my next upgrade if they lock it down again!! Never have i been so upset with a phone! I hate complaining but ill go with the pixel nextime, i dont care how nice samsung makes their phones look! With the way this is locked down ill never actually own it anyway!
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But Samsung is NOT open sourced. The Android software is, and Samsung takes that code and creates their own closed sourced ROM which we call touch wiz. Never did Samsung ever state their phones would be open sourced by any means. They will always lock their phones down, so don't hold your breath. If you want open get a Google phone as that is your only option. Not to sound like a jerk I'm just stating the facts. If the pixel XL finds its way on sprints network where I can lease it I'll get it.
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Tedwise said:
This drives me nuts! What is the point of open source development if the manufacturers and service providers are going to block all attempts to utilize open sources. The security is starting to piss me off. Guess I wait and hope someone strikes gold in getting a functional root on qaa.... sigh.
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Your only bet is to get a Google branded phone.

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But Samsung is NOT open sourced. The Android software is, and Samsung takes that code and creates their own closed sourced ROM which we call touch wiz. Never did Samsung ever state their phones would be open sourced by any means. They will always lock their phones down, so don't hold your breath. If you want open get a Google phone as that is your only option. Not to sound like a jerk I'm just stating the facts. If the pixel XL finds its way on sprints network where I can lease it I'll get it.
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Your only bet is to get a Google branded phone.
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I'm not saying they aren't entitled to do so. I'm just saying it is obnoxious, and they are going to lose my business as a result.

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I'm not saying they aren't entitled to do so. I'm just saying it is obnoxious, and they are going to lose my business as a result.
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I agree with you. I'm not buying the s8. I'm looking for sprint to carry some competition that isn't an iPhone. I'm dying for a pixel or even the newly announced Sony xz premium.

kennypow3rs said:
But Samsung is NOT open sourced. The Android software is, and Samsung takes that code and creates their own closed sourced ROM which we call touch wiz. Never did Samsung ever state their phones would be open sourced by any means. They will always lock their phones down, so don't hold your breath. If you want open get a Google phone as that is your only option. Not to sound like a jerk I'm just stating the facts. If the pixel XL finds its way on sprints network where I can lease it I'll get it.
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Your only bet is to get a Google branded phone.
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No doubt, and you didnt sound like a jerk. I wish i could have got the pixel, hell honestly right now ill do with any phone that i can flash roms and mods with lol. I was addicted to flashing, and then i got this phone