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"Meet Windows Phone" Always in Background

Hello everybody,
I'm new to this forum so sorry if this question was asked before. I couldn't find an answer.
So I have Samsung Focus and my problem is that there's always "Meet Windows Phone" image in the background. It's always there but I can see it especially when there's a bright picture or something. I attached a photo to show you what I mean.
Does anybody know how I can get rid of it?
Thanks.

Amoled burn in, most likely.
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Yep. I see it on a couple demo units at my local best buy.

so the only way to get rid of it is to replace the screen?

samspk said:
so the only way to get rid of it is to replace the screen?
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Precisely its the only way to solve burn in issues

No it could be a Demo rom issue.
Go to the Development section of the Focus forum here and install a fresh rom.
This should solve any issues known or unknown unless it's a HW problem (Screen burn or so ..)

momadine said:
No it could be a Demo rom issue.
Go to the Development section of the Focus forum here and install a fresh rom.
This should solve any issues known or unknown unless it's a HW problem (Screen burn or so ..)
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I also think it's a screen burn in problem, what you wrote is very far fetched...

MK808b / Netflix / corrupt video

Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..

RedMist said:
Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
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I had the exact same issue and with trying multiple ROMS, the only one that worked was an old one. It is software-build related.
The build that worked for me was "update_mk808b_400j1401" I found via one of these links that the eBay seller sent me:
1) http://www.mk808.com/MK808/en/Download.html
2) http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/firmware-download/
I used flashing software found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070390
It works great, but not their latest Android Build...
I did have issues trying to find Android Phone software working with this device build, but LANmote is a pretty good solution, and the only one I could get to work. I tried like 4 paid versions of apps for this stick, and this is the only one I got to work... Most services(/servers on the machine?) didn't want to start and/or function with this build.
I was thinking about buying another ROKU, but for 1/2 the price and a full-featured Android PC for half the price of a ROKU, I knew what the better choice was!
("Android phone" remote control "android touchpad" tablet control "use android phone for HTPC stick control" MK808B)

Is this build I referenced working for you?
I got sick of the antiquated interface, and tried a build for 1080p...
Works GREAT, until I was streaming Netflix for a while and the screen just went black.
Maybe I will try a finless ROM.

Hi,
I tried finless 1.7, and it works great! An older version of JB, but that's fine, I can live with that!
Thanks for the help.

RedMist said:
Hi,
I tried finless 1.7, and it works great! An older version of JB, but that's fine, I can live with that!
Thanks for the help.
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Does the build it have a Reboot option? Screen off function (suspend/sleep)?
Do USB to wired Ethernet dongles function due to the kernel change, that worked with stock?

the86d said:
Does the build it have a Reboot option? Screen off function (suspend/sleep)?
Do USB to wired Ethernet dongles function due to the kernel change, that worked with stock?
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is an app which reboots etc. Not sure about suspend but I'll check.
I don't have and Ethernet cable adapter, but would like to find out!

RedMist said:
is an app which reboots etc. Not sure about suspend but I'll check.
I don't have and Ethernet cable adapter, but would like to find out!
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I have 2 on the way, should arrive by May 2, and I will let you know how those $4.99 10/100 dongles work...
Some guy in the UK bought them for his, and this looks like the same ones, but I will verify before dropping a link to the adapter, as this is public.

I got the 10/100 dongle and it worked OOTB, after enabling in settings, no config, just plugged it in enabled Ethernet, and it pulled HDCP from Cat5.
Here is a link if anyone wants a wired connection: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350766060467
$4.99
I did have some lag in streaming, but this even happens on Netflix via my Roku sometimes, even with my 50Mbps/25Mbps pipe.
BTW I have been running "Stock plus goodies" from here on XDA, and it has been pretty stable...

a solution
RedMist said:
Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
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If you have 4.2.2 just change to 4.1.1 rom ...i had the same problem here with my mk808b ...and the problem was the rom ... now its perfect

I found this version of netflix (mod of v 1.8) that works , but pauses after a few minutes.. I have to keep clicking play.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7xt98ik0zve1t58/Netflix-Black-RotationMod-v1.8.1.apk

LinuxAssailant said:
I had the exact same issue and with trying multiple ROMS, the only one that worked was an old one. It is software-build related.
The build that worked for me was "update_mk808b_400j1401" I found via one of these links that the eBay seller sent me:
1) http://www.mk808.com/MK808/en/Download.html
2) http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/firmware-download/
I used flashing software found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070390
It works great, but not their latest Android Build...
I did have issues trying to find Android Phone software working with this device build, but LANmote is a pretty good solution, and the only one I could get to work. I tried like 4 paid versions of apps for this stick, and this is the only one I got to work... Most services(/servers on the machine?) didn't want to start and/or function with this build.
I was thinking about buying another ROKU, but for 1/2 the price and a full-featured Android PC for half the price of a ROKU, I knew what the better choice was!
("Android phone" remote control "android touchpad" tablet control "use android phone for HTPC stick control" MK808B)
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Hi,
I have same problem with netflix. I bought this device only for netflix and youtube (because Samsung Smart TV is a sucks). My device is a android 4.2. I did read here and on others sites about this problema and the solution is install android 4.1. With your links a found this instructions on this link:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...pc-new-factory-firmware-release/#.Ua4K5EBwrqU
I downloaded the files "update_mk808b_400j1401", drivers and flashing software.
I can't perform these instructions because my PC doesn't recognize the device. I have a Windows 7 x64. I plug my device into my PC and nothing happens. On some posts I did read that is necessary to use Windows XP. Oh god, I don't believe this!
I need a help to solve this problem. Can you post to me a way to install this 4.1 rom on my device, step by step, the way you solved on your device?
I tryed to install a oldest versions of netflix, but the problem did not solved. I like very much that device with a 4.2, I would like to keep this version. Is there a fix of Android 4.2 of MK808B to solve this problem? Do you know?
Thanks!

mineirogh said:
I tryed to install a oldest versions of netflix, but the problem did not solved. I like very much that device with a 4.2, I would like to keep this version. Is there a fix of Android 4.2 of MK808B to solve this problem? Do you know?
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I installed v2.0.2 of Netflix, and it is working. Video will occasionally stop, but just hit play. I found this link on another forum...
http://www.freak-tab.de/finless/netflix_2_0_2.zip
I only used it for one show so far, so I dont know how it works long term.

nonpaq said:
I installed v2.0.2 of Netflix, and it is working. Video will occasionally stop, but just hit play. I found this link on another forum...
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Hi nonpaq!!! Thank you very much!!! Your apk solved my problem and I didn't need to change the Android :good:. I will use a lot to say if this apk is stable, I will post here if it is ok. This netflix apk version is the prove that the problem is on the netflix app and not the Android. I will send an email to Netflix about this problem, let me see what they will answer...
Thanks everybody!
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

badolm said:
If you have 4.2.2 just change to 4.1.1 rom ...i had the same problem here with my mk808b ...and the problem was the rom ... now its perfect
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How can I change to 4.1.1 rom. I'm not a techy. Is it easy?

Randycuv said:
How can I change to 4.1.1 rom. I'm not a techy. Is it easy?
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It's a somewhat complex process, but there are step by step instructions in the readme file included with the finless ROMs. I found that getting the drivers installed was the hardest part. I also found that using the reset switch was easier if I opened the case.
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ragesoss said:
It's a somewhat complex process, but there are step by step instructions in the readme file included with the finless ROMs. I found that getting the drivers installed was the hardest part. I also found that using the reset switch was easier if I opened the case.
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app
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Where can I get the files and he instructions please. This is my first kick at the can so to speak

More search...
Randycuv said:
Where can I get the files and he instructions please. This is my first kick at the can so to speak
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42381223#post42381223

Magazine ux problem

Hi, Can't seem to find an answer on this, when I go to setting in magazine ux, say as an example on the news widget, I click the three dots to customize the widget, it just spins and spins, no options to select which news I would like to add. Anyone else have this problem? It happens with all widgets, news, sports etc.
thanks

kramdens said:
Hi, Can't seem to find an answer on this, when I go to setting in magazine ux, say as an example on the news widget, I click the three dots to customize the widget, it just spins and spins, no options to select which news I would like to add. Anyone else have this problem? It happens with all widgets, news, sports etc.
thanks
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I haven't experienced that issue. Mine works fine. As crazy at it seems, have you tried "Restarting" your tablet? It's worth a try.
Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!
If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button.

Android.Ninja said:
I haven't experienced that issue. Mine works fine. As crazy at it seems, have you tried "Restarting" your tablet? It's worth a try.
Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!
If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button.
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Yup, multiple times. I can scroll threw the news stories straight from the widget, but soon as I click the three dots, a white side window opens, but nothing populates, it just spins. I tried it on a second device at work and it was the same thing.

Android.Ninja said:
I haven't experienced that issue. Mine works fine. As crazy at it seems, have you tried "Restarting" your tablet? It's worth a try.
Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!
If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button.
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By the way, what is your build number? Maybe there is an upgrade coming....

I have the same issue as the op.

I have this issue as well.

kramdens said:
By the way, what is your build number? Maybe there is an upgrade coming....
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This morning mine just started doing this as well! *!%# I'll see if I can figure it out. Thanks.
Developers don't need no stinkin' signature!
If I've been able to help you, please hit the "Thanks" button.

it might be good to keep a record of who is having the issue and if they rooted or not. Might be a connection. I am rooted with this issue..

tonyz3 said:
it might be good to keep a record of who is having the issue and if they rooted or not. Might be a connection. I am rooted with this issue..
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I am not rooted... this was straight out of the box.

kramdens said:
I am not rooted... this was straight out of the box.
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well there goes that theory.
I remember that it was working for me- (hitting the 3 dots and having choices) when i first got it, but did not try it again until you posted this which was after i rooted and now it does not work for me..

Change the Device Language
then try again

ssaass said:
Change the Device Language
then try again
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That didn't work. Just out of curiosity, why do you think that wouldve worked? just wondering

Anyone else have any thoughts or luck with this?

kramdens said:
That didn't work. Just out of curiosity, why do you think that wouldve worked? just wondering
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Works for me

Same problem here. New out of the box, no root. I've tried factory reset, deleting all widgets and re-adding them, restarting flipboard, etc. This drives me nuts!

Ok so the changing language thing works and the options now display; in spanish, or whatever language I select other than english! It works in ever language but english! Why is this and any ideas? thanks

TurboRZR said:
Ok so the changing language thing works and the options now display; in spanish, or whatever language I select other than english! It works in ever language but english! Why is this and any ideas? thanks
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it seems that we're going to have to wait for a fix from samsung, hopefully they are aware of the issue

I've been talking to Flipboard support to see if there is anything they can do. I'll post if I find anything new. So far they have just told me to reset everything, etc.

Frustrating!

I also have the same problem straight out of the box. So I sent it back and this is the third device I have received with the same problem. I contacted Samsung and they said there is nothing they could do need to send it back for repair and it would take two weeks. I'm thinking it's a software issue maybe with flipboard app, I got a flipboard error at some point. Hope to see fixed with patch or update. Don't want to send a brand new tablet back for repair with a two week turnaround.
Also on another note when I called Samsung for an issue with the back just below the camera there was a hump they told me that the tablet I had purchase from Best Buy was not a valid SN and that the tablet had no warranty. After that I mad it a point to verify my SN with Samsung to make sure I was covered by the 1 year warranty.
Also change language to Spanish and it works but not in English

SD 8227 HW can't play YouTube app

I need to know if you have any ideas for updating this headunit

What did you find

Every time I close youtube I need to go delete the data because android device has no update and youtube is full updated I need to solve this only problem

Like this

Abushamleh said:
Like this
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Have exactly the same problem and device, did you find any answers ?

Jac / Sehol E10X Android Head Unit any info

My JAC E10X has this stereo, It is android based but nowhere in the menus I can find more info.
Does anybody know anything else about it?
It uses the app CarbitLink EasyConnection to mirror the phone but I find it very limited. I would like to know if I can enable or sideload android auto (according to JAC it does not support it)

Are you sure it's android?

marchnz said:
Are you sure it's android?
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Yes, sometimes when I turn on the car the display shows an android asking for a password. It happens seldomly but I will see if I can take a picture of it.