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First things first, HTC Desire Z, I am in New Zealand on the Vodafone network in case that makes a difference and running bog standard Sense UI with no mods or ROMs or anything like that.
I have done a search and can't find anything similar anywhere except some asian sites, and I suspect (but hope it isn't) because the phone came from Hong Kong.
Ok, last night an update came through to my phone with the above code, I have lodged a query with HTC but no response as yet and figured you guys may have a better/quicker fix.
Essentially since the update came through the phone has been very slow and glitchy... stalls on background screen before loading app buttons, widgets, menus everything.
So I guess I want to know A: is this a legit update or is it some sort of hack?
and B: can I revert somehow to the last/correct version or am I going to need to install a ROM and start from scratch?
I appreciate your help and if you need any more info just ask.
cheers
Tis legit. HTC seem to be rolling the update worldwide, but very slowly. My dad got it in the UK last Tuesday, I'm still waiting.
His phone seems to be ok. If you're still having problems, try hard reset?
Cheers dude, ok at least that is one less thing to worry about
might give a hard reset a go
I've heard that once you do a update its always good to do a factory reset its like a pc you'll need to give it a good cleaning some time LOL try that
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Why does the Desire-Z keep getting updates and the G2 has only gotten 1 update?
hogg2500 said:
Why does the Desire-Z keep getting updates and the G2 has only gotten 1 update?
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The canadian desire z is still at 1.34, afaik it hasn't had any updates at all
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hogg2500 said:
Why does the Desire-Z keep getting updates and the G2 has only gotten 1 update?
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You'll find that if its provided through a carrier, they'll handle the software updates after HTC issues them to ensure their "value added software" or "crap" is loaded on it.
Saying that, mine is a UK SIM free from HTC and I still haven't got the 1.8x.xxx.x update, I'm at 1.72
Heya, I also have the Desire Z, bought from Hong Kong, use on Vodafone, live in Wellington NZ, and also did the update this morning.
Haven't noticed my phone running any slower yet but keen to see the improvements touted though. So far just seen little UI cosmetic changes.
Be sure to go into accounts and redo your sync settings, it put stocks and weather back to real time sync on mine...turned them off straight away.
AHHHHH that could have something to do with the hanging issue. I did a hard reset and initially it seemed better but then once I had re-instated my backed up data, contacts etc, (especially after I shut off the HTC messaging app, and re-synched my google accounts for some reason) it started hanging again.
Maybe the stocks (which I have banished) is trying to sync in the background somewhere? *wanders off to see*
It is a good sign that it is working on other DZ's, main issue seems to be on keyboard open/close events... so might just be incompatiblility with an app I'm running... god I hope it isn't Handcent
Ok, update time, redone the sync settings, removed anything that has been added in the last week or so in case I just didn't notice (unlikely but ???) the hanging problem.
oefox are you using Handcent for your messaging or the standard messaging app? i have removed it and that seems to have made a slight improvement although only very slight... this is driving me mad... may have to try another hard reset tonight and rebuild the data only and start again with apps.
Fake edit: HTC got back to me "try soft reset, hard reset... sorry can't help as phone is HK build, we have passed your query to them... they will be in touch" We shall see?
Actual Edit: Also seems to be destroying battery life all of a sudden, and it seems to think it has been off the charger for 22 minutes... which is odd as it came off the car charger 5 hours ago... hmmm.. definite issues here... looks like an actual rebuild may have to happen :/
You could try an app like Watchdog Lite from the Android Market to see if there is a process gobbling up your CPU cycles? It may be the cause of what's slowing the phone and draining your battery...
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Thanks for that, I have installed Watchdog Lite, removed a couple of apps that I thought might be a little bit problematic and I will stop playing with it for the day and how the battery reacts to "normal" use i.e. not constantly setting/resetting loading/unloading/deleting/syncing/unsyncing stuff lol... still seems to hang and whatnot though but we shall see.
If that doesn't help I will try a fresh hard reset and build from scratch (not from backup) and see if that helps :/
Call me uninspiring but I really like the default email and messaging. I have found after playing with it for a couple of days now that it will sometimes hang for a couple of seconds when returning to the home screen, shows the background but no icons for a few seconds.
On the plus side my wifi seems to have improved stability somewhat.
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Call me uninspiring but I really like the default email and messaging. I have found after playing with it for a couple of days now that it will sometimes hang for a couple of seconds when returning to the home screen, shows the background but no icons for a few seconds.
On the plus side my wifi seems to have improved stability somewhat.
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I did upgrade the firmware, but I didnt notice any improvement.
I mean everything is just fine
I thought that it would upgrade it to Gingerbread and Sense 3.0
I would be nice to have that version
Cheers
I have an HK Desire Z as well, and have experienced the exact same problem since the system update. I have not tried a hard reset because I'd rather not spend the time, but the home screen "blank and reload" issue is quite aggravating. I may have no other choice but to reset.
I will try waiting a couple days to see if somebody posts an easier fix.
Aha if you have a G2 wait till T-mobile gives it to us... we will be getting gingerbread
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Ok, good to see it isn't just me, it is definitely an issue and the reset doesn't seem to help much so if you havn't already done it don't bother localhost21. however I think I have found the main culprit and it seems to be the Google Maps updates that are causing the majority of the hanging etc.
if you remove the updates, i.e. go back to the standard version that came on the phone and it seems to make quite a difference so try that.
Unfortunately as i use the navigation function on maps quite a bit I kinda need to keep it so a bit of a catch 22. If you don't really need it though that should solve most of the problem... if any other fixes arrive let me know
Hopefully vodafone NZ give us the Gingerbread upgrade, or google brings navigation out of beta because it really is very good.
Edit: Still hangs, I have become a habitual killer of tasks which is nearly as annoying as the hanging, esp. if you have to open the task manager after it has hung, and it seems the processes causing the hang won't stay dead (auto-killed etc) *goes hunting for basic, stable, rom*
I encountered a new problem in that my notification sounds seem to randomly choose what to play when I recieve sms/calls so I did a hard reset but I still have that issue.
It also still hangs on the home screen if the k/b is open so hard reset doesn't fix this problem so I want to try a new rom
Has anyone done a root/flash yet with a HK Z?
I have a HTC Desire Z on the 2Degrees Network. I'm running Android version 2.2.1 Build numner is 1.84.708.1 CL322105 can I get an upgrade? Vheers.
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I encountered a new problem in that my notification sounds seem to randomly choose what to play when I recieve sms/calls so I did a hard reset but I still have that issue.
It also still hangs on the home screen if the k/b is open so hard reset doesn't fix this problem so I want to try a new rom
Has anyone done a root/flash yet with a HK Z?
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What do you mean? I have HK DZ.
I rooted it. But I had to downgrade it to ROM 1.34.xx.
As I understand, there is no way atm to root from ROM 1.84.xx
just got my S5 last week..and since ive had it i have to do constant battery pulls..
for some reason either it locks up OR the screen simply goes black and the only way to get it back up and running is to do a battery pull.
any idea as to why this would happen and/or a possible fix?
t.i.a :good:
I haven't had any problems with mine except i had the camera fail, then replaced with new phone, but since no problems. But I have most if not all bloat frozen, and anything else that I don't need I have disabled that too.
I'm going to knock on wood as I write this, and say I haven't had any issues with mine.
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I haven't had any problems with mine except i had the camera fail, then replaced with new phone, but since no problems. But I have most if not all bloat frozen, and anything else that I don't need I have disabled that too.
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howd u freeze all the bloated apps?
i thought we didnt have the capabilities since we're on vzw
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howd u freeze all the bloated apps?
i thought we didnt have the capabilities since we're on vzw
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You can force stop APS, settings> applications>application manager. Scroll to the right to all. Select on one and stop it.
Also, I think it's all the bkoatware and 4.4 bugs in general. My 4.2/4.3 S4 never had These issues rooted on aosp ROMs, let alone brand new stock
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You can disable them also so that they don't start. And as you can see from these screen shots they are disabled/turned off. These are the ones that I have disabled:
thank you both..i just frooze a ton of apps!
lets see how this plays out.
Since DOK2 is new and there are several hopes from many of the new firmware, I figured it would be best to make a thread about it.
To those on DOK2 (Especially 100% stock, i.e. stock kernels), please post your feedback.
One of the main things to look for is directed at FingerPrint unlock users.
After enabling FingerPrint unlock does the phone randomly lock itself?
Does the FingerPrint crash / TouchWiz crashes?
(This should be apparent with in the first 24 hours of enabling the FingerPrint lock)
The next main thing to look for is just general issues after the phone being on for some time. This would indicate memory management issues and would show up after hours / days with out a restart.
Are you loving the new Firmware? Post about that too!
Your feedback is valuable so please take the time out to post your experiences with DOK2.
Thanks!
I'm loving the new firmware. The phone "feels" faster in switching between applications.
The fingerprint lock-screen bug is gone (for me). Memory management has improved drastically. The only thing that is the same is the battery life in power saving mode. The update is worth it for me, so I'm not as eager as I was before to get marshmallow as I was before.
Note: This phone has never been rooted
I got the update and noticed a few bugs here and there. I fully wiped twice and it resolved everything. It's smoother, faster, same battery life, keyboard and fingerprint bugs fixed. I really like it so far. It runs like it should. I'm a happy camper now.
I've never rooted, full stock.
Remember to go to options > storage and clear your cache after updating! From COG2 to DOK2 I have never had fingerprint unlock issues. If anything it seems more accurate and faster. There is more ram I fall between 1.7-1.8gb (instead of ~2gb) used when everything is cleared. There has been no random reboots since the update. There is no more weather widget re-sizing itself and black shadowed font while scrolling through home screens. My antutu score went from 52000 to 48000 though. I am 100% stock never been rooted.
I've heard tell that you can't downgrade your bootloader back to COG2 after installing DOK2 update. Any word on this? Even through Odin?
^Even if you can't, why would you want to? 5.1.1 is better in every way from 5.0.1
My computer will not recognize my phone via sub after the upgrade
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My computer will not recognize my phone via sub after the upgrade
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sub? I assume you mean usb.. Did you wipe/reset everything? Even though this is an official update dirty flashing is dirty flashing. Wiping is still a troubleshooting step.
Love it so far.
The one thing that I have noticed is that the task switching is much faster. When I used to press the button, it would take a few seconds to load, now it's pretty much instantaneous.
I tried turning on the fingerprint unlock, but I was still having too many swipes to get it to unlock, so I turned it back off.
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The one thing that I have noticed is that the task switching is much faster. When I used to press the button, it would take a few seconds to load, now it's pretty much instantaneous.
I tried turning on the fingerprint unlock, but I was still having too many swipes to get it to unlock, so I turned it back off.
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When you register you finger do you swipe at different angles each pass?
That is a must. My fingerprint scanner (when not crashing) works flawlessly. I never have had a problem with swipes.
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When you register you finger do you swipe at different angles each pass?
That is a must. My fingerprint scanner (when not crashing) works flawlessly. I never have had a problem with swipes.
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Yeah, I did that. I did it one time and then I did it a second time with different angles.
Can anyone address if their GPS accuracy has improved?
Test
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Test 2 shy did it add a to my name
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Data speeds are much improved with the update. The device is snappier also. I haven't noticed a difference in GPS - seems about the same as before the update. Haven't had time to gauge battery life fully but that also seems improved.
Over all a very well put together update. I'm pleased.
I haven't rooted yet and I'm not sure I want to take this update yet. How can I turn off the auto update feature? The phone is telling me it wants to download the update and the next time I connect to wifi it will. Is there any way to prevent this?
Thanks
Rootabaga said:
I haven't rooted yet and I'm not sure I want to take this update yet. How can I turn off the auto update feature? The phone is telling me it wants to download the update and the next time I connect to wifi it will. Is there any way to prevent this?
Thanks
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WARNING if you update your tmobile note 4 from 4.4.4 or 5.0.1 to 5.1.1 lollipop then dont do it. problems are the phone download super slow even if your on the best internet connection or using your own data. and if you like 4.4.4 or 5.0.1 then you will not be able to downgrade back to them. its no way to downgrade at all. im trying to sale mine on craigslist and get another one now
So weird, I installed it yesterday, rooted, and loaded a ported version of Kyubi's ROM. It's an awesome ROM, but too laggy on n910t. Reinstalled DOK2, and I canNOT root it again via Odin 10.7 or 10.3. It loads, and then goes into a boot loop. I've tried like, 5 times. Kinda sucks
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So weird, I installed it yesterday, rooted, and loaded a ported version of Kyubi's ROM. It's an awesome ROM, but too laggy on n910t. Reinstalled DOK2, and I canNOT root it again via Odin 10.7 or 10.3. It loads, and then goes into a boot loop. I've tried like, 5 times. Kinda sucks
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I just learned this recently, so I guess it's my turn to pass this information to others.
You need custom kernel to be able to root. Flash BeastMode Kernel by @freeza.
Its out! OTA.
Singapore ! Cust:1295-0770 R5A
1399.6 MB size
SGP 771
ALERT :angel:- Installation going on for more than 30 mins now! so have patient.
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right now it is getting downloaded in Ireland.
1399.6 MB size
SGP 771
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Excellent and interesting, is your device an import, as its not here in England yet.
Customisation number in Settings/About/Diagnostics/Facts
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scoobydu said:
Excellent and interesting, is your device an import, as its not here in England yet.
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bought in Singapore, using in Ireland.
Cust:1295-0770 R5A
rb69 said:
bought in Singapore, using in Ireland.
Cust:1295-0770 R5A
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Ok so not really an update in Ireland then
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Ok so not really an update in Ireland then
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yup right. will fix
I have a uk tablet on O2. I did not get any notifications but when i plugged my tablet into my PC, i was prompted to update. Very unusual as O2 UK was always lagging on updates.
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Z4T from Malaysia, rolling out Marshmallow early morning 10 March. Upgrading now.
I'm noticing speed increase here and there, and the tablet wakes up from sleep faster when I tap a key on the BKB50 keyboard
True. Its fast. And snappier. Battery seems to be doing better.
How about the touch sensitivity issue? Is it still there?
1296-4830 Customized HK 28.0.A.8.260-R10A is what im on, bought unlocked from amazon. currently using it on t-mobile in texas.. ( my main phone ) just got the update through the PC companion.. currently updating now.. Side note.. have to say this is the best phone/tablet I have ever owned. ( just Sold my unlocked tab s2 8 inch, cause its stuck and prolly will not get updated til never lol ), people look at me like I'm crazy, but you know what? I don't care.. lol they can have their carrier locked samsungs and such.. one day people will wake up and realize buying unlocked is the way to go..
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1296-4830 Customized HK 28.0.A.8.260-R10A is what im on, bought unlocked from amazon. currently using it on t-mobile in texas.. ( my main phone ) just got the update through the PC companion.. currently updating now.. Side note.. have to say this is the best phone/tablet I have ever owned. ( just Sold my unlocked tab s2 8 inch, cause its stuck and prolly will not get updated til never lol ), people look at me like I'm crazy, but you know what? I don't care.. lol they can have their carrier locked samsungs and such.. one day people will wake up and realize buying unlocked is the way to go..
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So far so good. def alot faster now.. even my connection went up..
Tablet bought in Germany but not used there, just got the 1.4 Gb MM update. (see you free space on internal memory before upgrading).
I have notice incredible speed after update but to be fair already there were alot of lag with the tablet (probably something I had installed ...). Apps now, start almost instant like it should on such specifications.
Can't say about battery yet but it seems the settings for saving went away and you could not activate saving other than at 5, 10 or 15 % battery.
A new setting on audio has appear DSEE HX, something that try to upgrade normal mp3 to HD sound quality. Activating this will deactivate ClearAudio+, dynamic normaliser ...) I didnt test it because I use flac uncompressed
Phone has change layout (subject to each person taste) and if you recorded an answer response on your answering machine you will lose it after upgrade (but you don't lose previous recorded messages)
I can confirm that wake up from power but mostly from keyboard (any key) is instant. After some time of inactivity it wakes slower but at practical interval to use (compared with before).
I love to set individual permissions since I have uninstall some apps because of "too generous" permission list.
Camera app: amazing UI upgrade. Where it was so cumbersome to use now is amazing easy to switch. Swipe up anywhere on the screen, can't comment on picture quality as I did;t test it.
I have also noticed less finger prints on the screen and less glare since the update! Amazing job SONY!
... just joking
Hi all,
Just updated my Z4 tablet (Generic Central Europe CE1) and as soon as I launched it for the first time, I encountered few issues. First of all, my SanDisk 128GB card initialized as corrupted. Gave it a try dismounting and mounting again a couple of times no luck and eventually ended up backing up the data on my netbook and reformatting it using the tablet running the Marshmallow. So far so good. Second and the most important of all, I experienced Google Play Store FCs and it still persists. Have been playing with it all day long trying almost everything: clearing both Google Play Services and Google Play Store as well as Google Framework cache, data and uninstalling all their updates rebooting the machine after each step still no luck. Removed my Google account and relogged again, didn't work. Also tried installing the latest version for both the Store and the Services still nothing. I literally have no clue now and am left with no idea at all what is going on?! I recall similar issue with my Z1 the other day but simply updating the Google Services solved the whole drama in an instant. I would be grateful if anyone could help me out with this neverending story.
Thanks in advance,
Jack
mcraeally44 said:
Hi all,
Just updated my Z4 tablet (Generic Central Europe CE1) and as soon as I launched it for the first time, I encountered few issues. First of all, my SanDisk 128GB card initialized as corrupted. Gave it a try dismounting and mounting again a couple of times no luck and eventually ended up backing up the data on my netbook and reformatting it using the tablet running the Marshmallow. So far so good. Second and the most important of all, I experienced Google Play Store FCs and it still persists. Have been playing with it all day long trying almost everything: clearing both Google Play Services and Google Play Store as well as Google Framework cache, data and uninstalling all their updates rebooting the machine after each step still no luck. Removed my Google account and relogged again, didn't work. Also tried installing the latest version for both the Store and the Services still nothing. I literally have no clue now and am left with no idea at all what is going on?! I recall similar issue with my Z1 the other day but simply updating the Google Services solved the whole drama in an instant. I would be grateful if anyone could help me out with this neverending story.
Thanks in advance,
Jack
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do a factory reset. should be fine. didn't had any operating issue so far after upgrade!
which is the best or could be best FW for SGP 771 - already I see new FW has less junk!
i see at site https://xpericheck.com/device/SGP771 - many versions recently released. I see DE HK IT TW etc. Are there any variations of the FW?
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which is the best or could be best FW for SGP 771 - already I see new FW has less junk!
i see at site https://xpericheck.com/device/SGP771 - many versions recently released. I see DE HK IT TW etc. Are there any variations of the FW?
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I'm on Customized SG R5C and it's running great. It has the usual bloatware but I've uninstalled it.
I got my tablet off Amazon UK and i'm still waiting for the update, same goes for my Z5. SI is 1294-9064 for Z4 tablet and 1298-2610 for Z5 phone.
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I'm on Customized SG R5C and it's running great. It has the usual bloatware but I've uninstalled it.
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I have SG. looking for EU in case if better as I moved in here and assuming there would be some smart apps specific to EU - unless ALL builds are same!
Anyone facing bugs in 6.0 on the tablet? My exchange pushmail was working in 5.0.2 but after 6.0, it doesn't connect to the server anymore. deleting and recreating and even nine mail or mailwise couldn't connect to the server. I initially thought it was the server that didn't support 6.0 so i borrowed another brand phone with 6.0 to test and it worked so it's due to Sony's version of the 6.0..
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Anyone facing bugs in 6.0 on the tablet? My exchange pushmail was working in 5.0.2 but after 6.0, it doesn't connect to the server anymore. deleting and recreating and even nine mail or mailwise couldn't connect to the server. I initially thought it was the server that didn't support 6.0 so i borrowed another brand phone with 6.0 to test and it worked so it's due to Sony's version of the 6.0..
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Yes, I faced a bug with my L2TP/PSK VPN-connection. This wouldn't work on 5.0.2 and it didn't work on 6.0 either. It's apparently a known issue on Xperia's, even the Z5 has it on MM.
Luckily, I was able to fix it by selecting Advanced Settings > Backward compatible mode: Enabled.
So like the title says, I'm a new Nexus 6P user, and I had problems out of the gate.
I bought the device 2nd hand from a guy off craigslist, after my S6 edge started over heating after I had the screen replaced (don't buy Samsung "edge" phones, I know your careful, but on the off chance you drop it, your in a world of trouble).
I tested the phone, before I bought it, it appeared pretty much brand new, everything worked. When I got home, and hard reset it again for good measure all hell broke lose.
After a hard reset the phone wanted to update to build 19 something. After the update and a reboot, the phone app kept crashing before I could finish the setup process. The only thing I could do is factory reset it again. This appeared to clear up that problem. I did the near by device thing, and restored it from what Google could find out about my S6 edge. I wish it was more of a restore like what you can do in the iOS world, but it's better then what we had before so it's cool. I noticed that Chrome would crash everytime you tried to use it only in less I uninstalled the update. After I got the phone to the point where I wanted it, I thought I was free in the clear. When I started trying to use music apps, they all crash. Apple Music, Spotify, Soundcloud. Then I noticed YouTube also crashed the same way. When I tried to make a phone call, the phone app would crash too... So the phone was useless. I downloaded the SDK and the most current build which I think was 20 something. I followed a guide on here and formatted the phone reinstalling everything around build 20. The only thing this fixed was the phone issue.
I could now make phone calls without it crashing, but I was in the same boat with some applications working, and the same ones that didn't work not working. I flashed this phone 5, or 6 times, with the last time me formatting the userdata. I read that it wasn't a good idea because it could lock me to only 32GB ( I had a 64GB version), but after I did the flashing along with the usedata format, I still had 64GB of useable space, however I still had the same issue with the same types of applications crashing. I tried older builds, same issue (also the older builds all had the problem with the phone app crashing to the point that the phone wasn't usable).
I ended up sending the phone to the manufacturer, which appears to be in the same metroplex I live in. Hopefully they can find a hardware problem under warenty and fix it. I'm making this post to see if anyone else ran into similar issues, and if anyone knows if this is a hardware build issue, that was hopefully resolved.
I'm sorry to be so long winded...
Is the phone rooted and running a custom ROM?
Pappy35 said:
Is the phone rooted and running a custom ROM?
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Everything appeared to be stock, I don't know if it was rooted before, but when I was finished with it it was stock, I even locked the boot loader again (it was locked before I started flashing it)
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Everything appeared to be stock, I don't know if it was rooted before, but when I was finished with it it was stock, I even locked the boot loader again (it was locked before I started flashing it)
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How much did you pay for it?
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How much did you pay for it?
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I paid 4 for it...