Ok, so you know how you can set a phone name for how the PC sees it, or bluetooth etc? Mine WAS LG v20...now it keeps resetting itself to the letter S. No idea why. I keep setting it back to LG V20, and it keeps going back to S. wtf is S!?!?
nobody ever got this?
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...seriously, I'm the only one? it keeps doing it and idk what's changing it. it just renamed itself to S again.
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S as the name or s as the drive?
Your computer is going to recognize the phone as a drive letter. A, K, S, Z, etc.... That part you can not change from being a single letter and into some long version name.
You can how ever give the S drive (aka....your V20) a description name.
Without having your computer in front of me. It almost sounds like your computer is displaying the drive letter and not the description name.
You'll have to right click on the phone under my computer. And then check out under preferences or settings I believe and see what your phone is actually set up as for your computer to recognize it.
s as in name.
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Should have asked before.
Is the S only on the computer, or does it change the name under the phones settings> about phone?
jayochs said:
Ok, so you know how you can set a phone name for how the PC sees it, or bluetooth etc? Mine WAS LG v20...now it keeps resetting itself to the letter S. No idea why. I keep setting it back to LG V20, and it keeps going back to S. wtf is S!?!?
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S is storage. When you plug the device in, the device will ask if you want charging, file transfer, photo transfer, or the option to record sound from PC.
If you don't get any options, you must have made a default option.
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wait, you're saying depending on what you choose as default, it changes the actual phone name to that? why? that makes absolutely no sense and no other phone has done this. in settings, about phone, phone name is actually just S.
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can you provide a screenshot?
sure next time it does it
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jayochs said:
wait, you're saying depending on what you choose as default, it changes the actual phone name to that? why? that makes absolutely no sense and no other phone has done this. in settings, about phone, phone name is actually just S.
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Oh, I thought you meant on PC. I thought you are referring to a drive letter.
Very odd it changes the name in about phone. Sorry man, have no clue.
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Hi everyone,
me too I keep getting this problem.
Mine was Kesraj_V20 but it keeps changing to elsa sometimes some letters and numbers I don't even know :-O
That's very strange though
kesraj said:
Hi everyone,
me too I keep getting this problem.
Mine was Kesraj_V20 but it keeps changing to elsa sometimes some letters and numbers I don't even know :-O
That's very strange though
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This is happening to my phone too! I think is has to do with the last update.
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I'm getting the same thing. It keeps renaming itself as "elsa" No idea what's happening. It just started doing it
louisemcjagger said:
I'm getting the same thing. It keeps renaming itself as "elsa" No idea what's happening. It just started doing it
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Where in the phone is this occurring?
There's another recent thread describing this problem and the cause of it was the SHAREit app:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/phone-changed-to-elsa-t3737925
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At some point after I perma-rooted my G2 and flashing bacon-bits my G2 goes into USB storage mode as soon as it's plugged into a computer.
Also, I don't know if it is related, the volume name is set to a stream of random characters "s2?:9y2% L&". Before it just showed up as a generic volume.
I //really// don't want this behavior because I tend to use adb to put files on my phone.
As to the weird volume label would it be safe to change to something meaningful with my computer or is it set by Android?
Do you have Winamp installed? That has a setting to auto-enable USB storage mode... drove me crazy for a week.
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Thank You!
I would never have thought about looking there...
As to the weird volume name, I'm just going to turn my phone off and put the card in a sd-card adapter and see if the weird name shows up, and if it does, I'll just use mlabel to change it to "My G2" or something...
I had the same problem and just figured it out a few days ago myself, lol
Use PowerAMP! It's better IMO.
Yup, both WinAMP and DoubleTwist do this by default. Evil.
this was driving me crazy for the last couple of days!!
It wouldn't be so bad if the software, you know, mentioned at any point that it did this!
cparekh said:
Yup, both WinAMP and DoubleTwist do this by default. Evil.
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Ugh! I had them both. HAD them. You are right, now they are gone my device don't automatically connect.
Superfrag said:
Use PowerAMP! It's better IMO.
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Just got PowerAMP. Very nice! I love the audio boost, and swipe control.
I'll have to try PowerAMP.
I actually like WinAMP now that I found the setting to turn auto-mount OFF!
Not that I don't think that they're boneheads for making that the default.
Wow, thanks! I also have both winamp and poweramp and never would have figured that out! Was so not understanding why it was doing this...
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Oh wow I remember that WinAmp did this when I installed it initially, but totally forgot about it tonight when I flashed a rom and I was going insane looking for the system option for it. This thread FTW lol
Hi Guys,
I have a question about the update to version 4.1.2.
When I go to Settings > About > System update, I see that the update to 4.1.2 is found but it says that it is waiting to download but it stays like that forever and nothing happens.
Has anyone else seen such behavior? Do you know why it is happening and if it is normal?
Thanks!
Maybe a stupid question but... are you connected to WiFi when you see the message?
b00mb00mchuck said:
Maybe a stupid question but... are you connected to WiFi when you see the message?
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Yes, of course I am
I also forgot to mention that I am fully stock, unrooted and locked.
wyvorn said:
Hi Guys,
I have a question about the update to version 4.1.2.
When I go to Settings > About > System update, I see that the update to 4.1.2 is found but it says that it is waiting to download but it stays like that forever and nothing happens.
Has anyone else seen such behavior? Do you know why it is happening and if it is normal?
Thanks!
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Make sure you have a good WiFi connection. The WiFi in my dorm shows a good connection (String signal) but the internet can sometimes timeout easily. Make sure your connection to the internet is superb.
wyvorn said:
Yes, of course I am
I also forgot to mention that I am fully stock, unrooted and locked.
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Taking a quick look at your wifi icon its not transferring or receiving data. No black arows inside..
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mattrmay said:
Make sure you have a good WiFi connection. The WiFi in my dorm shows a good connection (String signal) but the internet can sometimes timeout easily. Make sure your connection to the internet is superb.
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My connection is very good. For just in case, I put the Nexus besides the wifi router and still nothing happens.
Omar04 said:
Taking a quick look at your wifi icon its not transferring or receiving data. No black arows inside..
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Yes, I know what the arrows mean but my question is why this is happening? Is there a way for me to force the download? Or maybe I just have to wait more (it's been like this since yesterday)?
Try powering off the Nexus and then starting it up again. If that doesn't work, try using the technique to trick it into updating mentioned in this thread (yes, it's for a different situation but still worth a shot)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1930603
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wyvorn said:
My connection is very good. For just in case, I put the Nexus besides the wifi router and still nothing happens.
Yes, I know what the arrows mean but my question is why this is happening? Is there a way for me to force the download? Or maybe I just have to wait more (it's been like this since yesterday)?
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Take a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934670
AnotherBill said:
Try powering off the Nexus and then starting it up again. If that doesn't work, try using the technique to trick it into updating mentioned in this thread (yes, it's for a different situation but still worth a shot)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1930603
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Hey, thanks for the suggestions. I tried powering off and on and it didn't work.
Then I tried the method to force stop the Google Services Framework and when I went to the System updates screen, I had the option to check for updates. I checked and I am back to where I was before - the update shows but is only "waiting to download"
wyvorn said:
I also forgot to mention that I am fully stock, unrooted and locked.
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Not really a solution but why are your locked?
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Not really a solution but why are your locked?
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probably because he isnt in to rooting?? and just wants his update. not everyone on XDA unlocks and flashes im sure.
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Not really a solution but why are your locked?
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Well, I bought the N7 recently and I want to see how it feels without rooting and custom roms. But later on, I will most probably unlock it.
Hi everyone. I have the same problem with the download. Mine N7 is also stock. Tried the method with the framework multiple times, tried to restart, tried another internet, still no luck in downloading. Any further suggestions?
svetlio89 said:
Hi everyone. I have the same problem with the download. Mine N7 is also stock. Tried the method with the framework multiple times, tried to restart, tried another internet, still no luck in downloading. Any further suggestions?
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Same issue here! I see the update, but it's waiting to download forever. Could this be connected to the location? Same as the the other guy I'm located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
spooooky said:
Same issue here! I see the update, but it's waiting to download forever. Could this be connected to the location? Same as the the other guy I'm located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Yeah, I'm starting to think the same, as I am in Sofia too.
Anyway, I could not find a solution, so I rooted and installed CM10, so no issue for me anymore.
Another one from Sofia. Waiting to download and after some time... unable to download.....
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I finally upgraded adb to show my device, but when i try using android commander it tells me the phone is offline. I think this "offline" mod is keeping me from install the hotspot mod. Just curious if anyone knew how to fix this "offline" issue.
You need to be using the latest adb to fix the "offline" issue. Type adb version to see what version you are using. I think the latest version is 1.0.31
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I did use the latest and adb now shows the latest. But Android commander says it's still offline. I'm also having an issue install a simple mod and am wondering if this offline thing is causing issues.
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I did use the latest and adb now shows the latest. But Android commander says it's still offline. I'm also having an issue install a simple mod and am wondering if this offline thing is causing issues.
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I had that same issue when I first got adb going on this phone. I forget what I did to fix it though, I was drinking at the time. Be sure you have debugging turned on, and also be sure to watch your screen on the phone when you connect. There is a pop up asking something about rsa keys that you need to tap ok, and also check a box allowing it each time. Good luck.
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I had that same issue when I first got adb going on this phone. I forget what I did to fix it though, I was drinking at the time. Be sure you have debugging turned on, and also be sure to watch your screen on the phone when you connect. There is a pop up asking something about rsa keys that you need to tap ok, and also check a box allowing it each time. Good luck.
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Yeah I've done all that. I'm using this phone on page+ not sprint, so I'm wondering their isn't something not activated on the phone causing this.
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gadget069 said:
Yeah I've done all that. I'm using this phone on page+ not sprint, so I'm wondering their isn't something not activated on the phone causing this.
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No I think it's just the 4.2.2 locked up tight....I got the RSA key to come up once but I never got connected, going to setup ADB on another computer see if I can get that one right. I used it with my EVO before but the GS4 is killing me!!!!!
This has happened to me twice.
Once when I somehow didn't say it was ok to use the RSA key (I think i was drinking at the time), and once when I used some cheap USB cable that came with a cradle I had bought. I had heard people mention cables in the past, but never believed them until it happened to me.
Same cable works fine with my HTC... Samsungs USB can be funny at times...
I did install on my laptop and got the RSA key to come up but didn't help my problem. I can't get this hot spot mod to stick. I've used 4 different cables.
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Has this happened to anyone elses G2? I am on verizon with 4.4.2 update and not rooted. He had complete control of her phone. Was writing me messages and kept opening pics of my 4 yr daughter. I diconnected the wifi and mobile data. He still had control of the phone. Then I factory reset it and he still was on it. Verizon is sending me a new phone and getting a new sims card. Is there a way from stoping this from happening?
I truly dont believe though that when you switched off network that someone can still connect. Anyways:
firstly, recap if the phone was ever left unattended, letting someone install something on it.
Dont do that, even if if it has a password on it, anyone not looking away when entering it on the street can see what the pincode/password is.
Apps not from play store, dont install. Ever.
Change all passwords on a safe medium (multiple antiviris vendors scanned) of wifi router, to anything, including recovery questions, make them different and non logical or affiliated to you.
Run virus scans on computer and or any medium that ever connected phone.
Then check apps/websites of mail and such for activity, likely activity at times you didnt use any of the services. Anyway facebook and such lets you close open sessions anywhere.
That should do the trick. And big tip dont get paranoid Just ponder how somehow got acces.
I find it hard to believe that someone could still control the device after a factory reset. Highly unlikely I would say.
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Has this happened to anyone elses G2? I am on verizon with 4.4.2 update and not rooted. He had complete control of her phone. Was writing me messages and kept opening pics of my 4 yr daughter. I diconnected the wifi and mobile data. He still had control of the phone. Then I factory reset it and he still was on it. Verizon is sending me a new phone and getting a new sims card. Is there a way from stoping this from happening?
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1. I really doubt this happened.
2. After disconnecting wifi and mobile data, it would be impossible
3. Factory reset would definitely make it impossible
4. It's more likely that the touch screen is having phantom touches
I had issues with phantom touches on my Optimus G. Drove me batty. Some days it was impossible to use the phone, as the touches were all registering in the bottom half of the screen where the keyboard appears. So random letters would be inserted into words.
Turned out to be a driver issue with the custom kernels in some of the ROMs is using.
Factory reset and being more selective in the kernels I ran fixed the issue.
If it's still happening after a factory reset, then you have a defective touchscreen. Replace the phone under warranty.
Typos courtesy of my LG G2 (D803) running Mahdi-ROM.
I really have no reason to lie to you guys. The messages stopped after I disconnted the internet but the screen was still jumping around. That is why i figured he still had access.
I just received the new phone today. Should I go ahead and get a new sims card or I be ok with the old one?
Pat123 said:
I find it hard to believe that someone could still control the device after a factory reset. Highly unlikely I would say.
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its possible, if he were root and had something installed as system app.
also you can set stuff like tasker to autimaticaly turn network back on.
what did the messages say, cause if they were gybrisch then it seems like phantom touches.
larryvw2011 said:
I just received the new phone today. Should I go ahead and get a new sims card or I be ok with the old one?
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get a new one, completely clean
larryvw2011 said:
I just received the new phone today. Should I go ahead and get a new sims card or I be ok with the old one?
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I would, you could have the old encryption method on the sim card which would make it easier to root the card. But I am guessing what happened to your wife was something more like an AndroRAT exploit.
It could be possible seeing as all you need is a phone number to find your location by txt msg, and that can be done silently without you ever knowing.
Seems it's a built in part of the RADIO AT that providers can use, if you're on the inside and know how it works it'd be a doddle, but if the txt msgs were gibberish I'd go with the majority with faulty touchscreen/drivers and nothing to worry about
Bashing away at my HTC Desire C
Tell to the hacker to try to hack my phone instead, I don't care. I will shoot exclusively for him a pic of my arse as award if he manages to hack it and he can print it, or try to sell to the newspapers.
BTW, I'm not so anxious about apps not installed directly from Play Store. You can easily check or restrict the permissions of any app as root user. I never yet faced the problems.
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larryvw2011 said:
Has this happened to anyone elses G2? I am on verizon with 4.4.2 update and not rooted. He had complete control of her phone. Was writing me messages and kept opening pics of my 4 yr daughter. I diconnected the wifi and mobile data. He still had control of the phone. Then I factory reset it and he still was on it. Verizon is sending me a new phone and getting a new sims card. Is there a way from stoping this from happening?
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are you sure its not an email or Google account hack?
Damasterjj said:
are you sure its not an email or Google account hack?
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This is very likely version. Anything could be installed via remote then easily.
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tetakpatak said:
This is very likely version. Anything could be installed via remote then easily.
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yeah, all you have to do is google reset password
This could be an issue with faulty digitizer.
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Thank you everyone for your responses. He was asking me what I would like him to do for me. I had her open a new gmail account.
larryvw2011 said:
Has this happened to anyone elses G2? I am on verizon with 4.4.2 update and not rooted. He had complete control of her phone. Was writing me messages and kept opening pics of my 4 yr daughter. I diconnected the wifi and mobile data. He still had control of the phone. Then I factory reset it and he still was on it. Verizon is sending me a new phone and getting a new sims card. Is there a way from stoping this from happening?
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Verizon may have some security offerings for this.
bachera said:
its possible, if he were root and had something installed as system app.
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The phone was not rooted as per OP hence I find it unlikely.
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The phone was not rooted as per OP hence I find it unlikely.
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ahhh the mistery what can it be, what can it be. Not sure if the typing was incoherent or not. That rules out possible digitizer issues or not.
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I really have no reason to lie to you guys. The messages stopped after I disconnted the internet but the screen was still jumping around. That is why i figured he still had access.
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The TOP bid would be == prank application.
Everything else would mean you're the targeted one (but how would the attacker have your new data?)
Maybe your gmail acc has some connections to another app -> look for permissions in your dashboard.
Please wake up from a dream <3
Ok my Op5 has a pin and fingerprints, also bluetooth was off, so no BT Headset mixup there either.
And still, somehow, while with screen off, charging and laying locked on a table far away from me, it just called my father at 3:40 am...
i only noticed that cause my phone was ringing unexpected, remember its still 3:42 am... and my (very pissed) dad was calling me back, asking me why (the f.) i called him in the middle of the night..
which i clearly didnt.. but when i checked the call log, there was really an outgoing call at 3:40 am lasting 43 sec.
how is that even possible ?
im on OOS 4.5.8
Happened the same to me with my previous phone and it was my smartwatch the problem, in the middle of the night I somehow touched the screen and it called a random favorited contact...
Also do you have perhaps OK Google enabled?
You should turn on pocket mode from settings...
Pouic said:
Happened the same to me with my previous phone and it was my smartwatch the problem, in the middle of the night I somehow touched the screen and it called a random favorited contact...
Also do you have perhaps OK Google enabled?
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bluetooth was disabled and yes ok google is enabled but not to unlock the phone, which was locked.
oneplusfive said:
You should turn on pocket mode from settings...
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pocket mode is on but phone was laying on the table, charging.
Hastaloego said:
pocket mode is on but phone was laying on the table, charging.
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Put the phone screen facing down?
SkyNet just became self aware on your OP5! Destroy it now before it takes over everything!
oops it did it again... this time my phone called my mom on its own...
i have absolutely no idea how this is even possible... now i have dialer and contact app into the app locker and removed phone rights from every app who doesn't absolutely needs it.
Dude you seems to have some bloatware which might case such an issue i suggest you check all phone and call permissions and see if any suspicious app using call or phone premission you should turn off this and see if it will happen again
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Dude you seems to have some bloatware which might case such an issue i suggest you check all phone and call permissions and see if any suspicious app using call or phone premission you should turn off this and see if it will happen again
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I checked for malware and virus with 5 or 6 anti virus tools.
also checked permissions. nothing suspicious
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Hastaloego said:
I checked for malware and virus with 5 or 6 anti virus tools.
also checked permissions. nothing suspicious
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Anti virus on Android is a joke and completely useless. It won't detect anything that could be causing it.
The only way to know for sure is to catch a logcat when it happens. Other then that I would do a full wipe and only install apps from the play store.
zelendel said:
Anti virus on Android is a joke and completely useless. It won't detect anything that could be causing it.
The only way to know for sure is to catch a logcat when it happens. Other then that I would do a full wipe and only install apps from the play store.
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that's what I've did, that's why I'm so perplexed. no idea how that could happen.
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Hastaloego said:
that's what I've did, that's why I'm so perplexed. no idea how that could happen.
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So, what did the logs say?
zelendel said:
So, what did the logs say?
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try to get one next time
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