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AT&T Software started updating on its own? V42_1_1303_0_5

So I was hanging up on a call and noticed that in the "ongoing" notification, it said"device management - downloading software update, please do not" and had a little notification icon on the bar of 2 arrows facing opposite directions grey/blue one red. I tried to click the notification but got nothing, so I long press and looked at app info. It said AT&T software update Version v42_1_1303_5_1. I have tried searching this exact version number but nothing comes up on here or on google. I shut the phone off until further notice so I can see if this update is going to screw me in any way. Right now I am just rooted w/ TWRP recovery, but I don't want to do anything that locks this phone up. 32gb AT&T S4.
Thanks
EDIT: scratch that, i had written down the version number incorrectly, it is trying to download v42_1_1303_5_1 (not _0_5). Still, does this mess things up bad? trying to read that now.
Also, the watch on app out of nowhere is now putting its remote in the notification pull down at start up without me even touching the application. I like the app and use it from time to time but I havent touched it in a few days and now it is auto-starting on its own, strange.

Hey, I noticed the watch on app doing the same thing on mine. I didn't realize I got an update but my phone did do an unexpected reboot and watch on was running in my notification tray also.
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comatose1978 said:
Hey, I noticed the watch on app doing the same thing on mine. I didn't realize I got an update but my phone did do an unexpected reboot and watch on was running in my notification tray also.
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Did your baseband (firmware) change?

scott14719 said:
Did your baseband (firmware) change?
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No, 4.2.2 amdl. I'm running shostock custom ROM.
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It's just a theory, but it sounds like "Samsung Push" services might be doing some updating for you.

Screen brightness-throttling....

Hey guys
Something that's really annoying me is my phone still changes the display brightness level with everything turned off/manual
No power saving mod
Manual brightness
Screen mod standard
Stock browser is on manual
WTF is going on. Surely others have experienced this?
How do we turn it off

If your note 3 gets too hot it will reduce the screen brightness.....

Display Settings
Automatic contrast off!
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I have never seen this on any other device
It happens only 10min into use with just general browsing

Automatic contrast is already off

So is everyone happy that this is happening?
I cant believe no one else is bothered by it!!

Keepingitrealz said:
So is everyone happy that this is happening?
I cant believe no one else is bothered by it!!
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It was bothering me A LOT but now something worse took over, the phone keeps rebooting and I've had to reset and start all over again and it's still happening. So the dimming is annoying but not nearly as annoying as not being able to use the phone at all!

I wrote about this throttling a few times here during the last days, search for my recent posts! in short: this throttling also happens when all auto brightness functions are turned off, and even if you manually set the lowest brightness! it depends on CPU load, thermal envelope and/or power-draw! I personally find it very annoying, especially because it happens also on lowest levels...
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Does it happen with a full battery or plugged in?
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Dumbo53 said:
Does it happen with a full battery or plugged in?
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it happens under all circumstances!
btw.: here my thread regarding display problems, with this one incluced:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463786

Want to freeze the volume limiter 'Nanny' but can't find it

Just rooted the phone today and DL'd TiBu and am looking for the process that causes the volume to decrease with that ridiculous 'Listening at full volume may cause your head to explode' stupid A warning so I can freeze the thing. Tired of constantly having to increase the volume to full when listening to music and then that stupid warning popping up. What is that process called so I can freeze its azz???

k2thejx5 said:
Well in the past i always heard having the percentage showing kills the battery faster. I had always believed that since it seemed that way with the nexus one but you could be right. I would love to change the battery to one of the custom ones though
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Install xposed framework then wanam and it's under the sound settings.
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Thank you!
ginger man said:
Install xposed framework then wanam and it's under the sound settings.
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Well, that didn't work. The only thing it changes is no notification it's dropping the volume. It still IS dropping the volume about a third down. That is what I want to prevent, not necessarily the notification that it's doing it but the volume drop. Any ideas how to stop it from dropping the volume when I use Google Music, PowerAmp, Pandara, etc???
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Thank you!
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Sportster1 said:
Well, that didn't work. The only thing it changes is no notification it's dropping the volume. It still IS dropping the volume about a third down. That is what I want to prevent, not necessarily the notification that it's doing it but the volume drop. Any ideas how to stop it from dropping the volume when I use Google Music, PowerAmp, Pandara, etc???
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I use tasker for that. As soon as I plug headphones in I have it set to move volume to max. I've never found another way unfortunately.
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That's one thing I miss about my old Razr Maxx, the Moto task manager that allowed me to change values during certain times of day or during certain actions. Does Tasker work pretty well doing that?? I'll charge my phone overnight at times and when it hits 100% it turns the screen on and it never goes off. And the volume is full blast at night and I'll get a task and I'll nearly jump out of my socks when it sounds.
ginger man said:
I use tasker for that. As soon as I plug headphones in I have it set to move volume to max. I've never found another way unfortunately.
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Question about camera app preview icon

Sorry I am new to this forum and not sure if this is the place to ask questions. I just got my 6p today and was excited to try the camera but soon found out that I can't preview the photos that was taken in the previous session (like the photos I took with this phone previously). I attached a picture and you can see the lock icon on the lower right corner. Is it supposed to be like this?
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That only appears if your phone is not unlocked and you launch the camera from the lockscreen. Otherwise, if you unlock your phone first before launching the camera, then you should be able to see the images there.

In4Life said:
That only appears if your phone is not unlocked and you launch the camera from the lockscreen. Otherwise, if you unlock your phone first before launching the camera, then you should be able to see the images there.
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I see! Wow that's tricky. I always use the power button push twice to go into camera. Didn't know that's considered "not unlocked". I even unlocked the phone first then push power button twice but no veil. Thanks for cracking the code!
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ww9qd said:
I see! Wow that's tricky. I always use the power button push twice to go into camera. Didn't know that's considered "not unlocked". I even unlocked the phone first then push power button twice but no veil. Thanks for cracking the code!
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Np. It's mainly for security so a random person can't just go through your gallery. Also, when you double tap the power button, your phone is actually first locked. The double tap for camera shortcut essentially works by sensing the delay between the first tap and the second tap, if it is too small, then launches camera. Otherwise, it just turns your screen on and off, locking your phone.

Edit: my XDA app seems to be out of saying with the rest of the world. There was only the OP post showing when I replied.

How do I get always screen on while on charger?

When I put my phone on charger, for example my Qi-carholder, I would like to not have the screen going to standby, turnoff or anything. Just stay on so I can see what's playing etc.
Tried the setting in developer options but somehow it doesn't work. Maybe because of the always screen on function?
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There is the Always On Display function, but I imagine it's not good for you...

No, if I want to change song or make a call in the car I don't want to unlock my phone every time. It has to stay unlocked and keep showing home screen or the app I'm using at that moment.
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You might use this app:
Lucid - DayDream Screensaver
which has many modules so one can configure what is shown on the screen:
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I use Auto Mate for this functune it works nicely! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitspice.automate

fireproof34 said:
I use Auto Mate for this functune it works nicely! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitspice.automate
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I gave it a try several times, also with my previous phone but it still is satisfying.
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I found out the screen always stays on (not the samsung function but really on on) in developer options works for direct USB chargers but not for a wireless charger, like I have in my car. And then....
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Isdrasil said:
I gave it a try several times, also with my previous phone but it still is satisfying.
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*not satisfying
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