i was so super happy with my phone when i was on 4.2.2. since the upgrade, i have been experienceing wi-fi connection issues that have been driving me crazy. i have tried everything i know. at this point, i just want to revert back to 4.2.2.
can someone please tell me if this is possible and if so......in nooby terms how do i do it ?
i'm certain i must be rooted which i plan on doing asap !
loco63 said:
i was so super happy with my phone when i was on 4.2.2. since the upgrade, i have been experienceing wi-fi connection issues that have been driving me crazy. i have tried everything i know. at this point, i just want to revert back to 4.2.2.
can someone please tell me if this is possible and if so......in nooby terms how do i do it ?
i'm certain i must be rooted which i plan on doing asap !
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Unfortunately theres no going back once excepting a OTA update. MDK is the only version with custom recovery. Hopefully Hash will crack a safestrap method but even if he does you'll probably still need a 4.3 Stock kernel. Have you tried a factory reset? Might solve your wifi issues.
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Thanks for the info. Do you think if I root and install a custom ROM it may help or am I simply spinmng my wheels until the next OTA ?
I guess I'm wondering if one of the custom Roms might have a better radio ?
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loco63 said:
Thanks for the info. Do you think if I root and install a custom ROM it may help or am I simply spinmng my wheels until the next OTA ?
I guess I'm wondering if one of the custom Roms might have a better radio ?
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Well there is root exploit, but no custom recovery. So flashing anything isn't possible ATM to even change radios. Also, Samsung is locking everything down with Knox making it more difficult. Hopefully a 4.4 stock leak will save us with bootloader hacks. Trying to be optimistic
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That hurts my feelings. Lol.
I sooooo wish I had not upgraded. Darn it !!
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loco63 said:
That hurts my feelings. Lol.
I sooooo wish I had not upgraded. Darn it !!
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lol Yeah it sucks. I know the feeling. Have you tried a factory reset to see if your WiFi issues are fixed?
If that doesn't fix it you could tell Verizon you tried everything and it should be covered by your warranty for a new replacement.
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Factory reset is the only thing I have not tried.
You know, I have not installed Knox. The icon is there but I have not hit the install option. Also, I was reading that there is a way to disable it.
Does that make any difference with flashing an older radio ?
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loco63 said:
Factory reset is the only thing I have not tried.
You know, I have not installed Knox. The icon is there but I have not hit the install option. Also, I was reading that there is a way to disable it.
Does that make any difference with flashing an older radio ?
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No, unfortunately. The bootloader needs to be unlocked or exploited in some way for you to be able to get a custom recovery to flash something. No one's been able to crack the firmware for months now, much less 4.3 which just came out.
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So, if this is the case, what would be the point in bothering to root right now ?
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To keep them from upgrading you to an even later version that might not be vulnerable to whatever exploit they will eventually discover. (I have a PSP with a version that everyone said was unrootable yet here it is.. playing roms)
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So, if this is the case, what would be the point in bothering to root right now ?
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I personally wouldn't use the vroot method, shady code & people behind it, but there's lots of benefits to rooting IMO. If you're happy you probably don't need to.
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I just want my WiFi back to what it was on 4.2. It was my contact with the outside world while stuck at work.
Guess I'm willing to do what ever necessary. Sadly, I've even been considering going back to my iPhone since this update to 4.3.
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OP, you never said what the wifi issues actually are. A zillion people are on 4.3/MK7 and doing fine with everything.
People do that all the time here and in other forums in other aspects of life. They have a problem, think of the only solution they can imagine, then ask for help implementing it. A better question is can I get help/ideas to correct the original problem.
My apologies, your right. I went back and read my OP. I didn't say what my issues are.
Well, my employer privides an open WiFi for the office. The signal is not extremely strong but it's fair. Signal strength does dip up and down a little.
So while on 4.2, my phone stayed connected to the WiFi. Never disconnected. Once I upgraded to 4.3, it will not stay connected. It constantly drops the signal, scans, sees the signal but won't reconnect. I have to manually force it to connect.
As soon as I sit the phone down and it sleeps, it disconnects again and the process starts over.
The constant scanning is draining my battery fairly quickly.
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loco63 said:
My apologies, your right. I went back and read my OP. I didn't say what my issues are.
Well, my employer privides an open WiFi for the office. The signal is not extremely strong but it's fair. Signal strength does dip up and down a little.
So while on 4.2, my phone stayed connected to the WiFi. Never disconnected. Once I upgraded to 4.3, it will not stay connected. It constantly drops the signal, scans, sees the signal but won't reconnect. I have to manually force it to connect.
As soon as I sit the phone down and it sleeps, it disconnects again and the process starts over.
The constant scanning is draining my battery fairly quickly.
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Do you have insurance?
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No. I purchased the phone used.
I'm not convinced its the phone. I'm have been reading today online that a lot of others are reporting the same issue.
Seems a lot of people are trying to find a way to downgrade to 4.2 because of the same issue.
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Do you have you phone set to keep WiFi on during sleep? Also try unticking the WiFi battery optimization
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Can you tell me where the wifi battery optimization is? Not able to find d that option. I even googled it and can't figure it out. Lol
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Can you tell me where the wifi battery optimization is? Not able to find d that option. I even googled it and can't figure it out. Lol
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Settings>WiFi>Menu>Advanced settings
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I do not ha e that setting. I just read that its not present in 4.3.
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if you dont know if you should ask a question or post on here feel free to send me an IM on AIM.... the worst I will say is sorry I dont know and i will help you find out. The dev forms are getting pretty full with distracting questions for the devs so I thought while Im at work I will try and help with random questions. and who know maybe ul teach me something
Aim: TheJonDude
please keep it to thunderbolt related questions
People shouldn't be scared. Thats why these forums are here. There will always be internet assassins but people shouldn't be afraid of them. There are no stupid questions just stupid people.. Good service you will be doing though
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That's very cool of you. Though, most questions can be answered with a simple search on the forums.
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People would save themselves a lot of flaming if they would search before they ask, but yeah, that's cool of you to do.
kallyjk said:
That's very cool of you. Though, most questions can be answered with a simple search on the forums.
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Unfortunately the search function on XDA isn't the easiest to use nor very helpful. I think it's cool though thejondude is offering his help.
At least through the app, the search is way too general and overall pretty crappy. Its frustrating to use for a new user like myself.
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thanks guys i really dont mind the random IM's it helps pass the time at work
If anyone wants to email me ([email protected]) I will also be willing to help. I always have my phone and will usually get back to you rather quickly.
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Very gracious of you.
I'm sure some people would greatly appreciate your help.
I have had my TB for a week now... Can you please tell me how to turn it on and make a call? I have tried pressing on the screen hard and holding it that way for 10 seconds but it still doesn’t turn on. I would call Verizon for help but I can’t because my phone won’t turn on....
Thanks!
P.S. after I get it on can you tell me how to locate fried chicken restaurants near me using the GPS?
Thanks again!
Excellent thread sir. Im using ching's the perfect storm Rom and am wondering how to flash to different kernels. I see where to to find them, but how to I flash them? I'm sure I've overlooked several threads on how to.do this but frankly I'm tired of.looking!
Thank you
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presb2k said:
Excellent thread sir. Im using ching's the perfect storm Rom and am wondering how to flash to different kernels. I see where to to find them, but how to I flash them? I'm sure I've overlooked several threads on how to.do this but frankly I'm tired of.looking!
Thank you
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Just flash them the same way you flashed your Rom. That's all no complicated process or anything.
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Thanks for the thread. I use search and find most things but find it comforting there is help by individuals. Have certainly used it in the past.
bump im on aim going to lunch soon tho so catch me while u can
Thank you for this thread! I am rooted and have tried several roms and radios. My question is this: Is the check for updates function in phone settings a reliable way to determine if your phone is capable of receiving OTA updates? I noticed when I was on a leaked radio it would tell me that the update service was unavailable and to check back. When I returned to the stock radio it said there were no updates available. Tia!
P.S. I am currently on the stock rom and radio. I am aware that any official OTA updates may wipe my root and my ability to reroot.
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I'm also willing to answer PM's if anyone has personal or relationship problems they'd like to discuss.
Chillerman said:
Thank you for this thread! I am rooted and have tried several roms and radios. My question is this: Is the check for updates function in phone settings a reliable way to determine if your phone is capable of receiving OTA updates? I noticed when I was on a leaked radio it would tell me that the update service was unavailable and to check back. When I returned to the stock radio it said there were no updates available. Tia!
P.S. I am currently on the stock rom and radio. I am aware that any official OTA updates may wipe my root and my ability to reroot.
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In the past, if you did not have all of the bloatware, etc. that came on the phone (i.e. if you were not completely stock) you would have issues getting the OTA. Since you are back to stock, you should not have any issues, but I wouldn't necessarily say that "check for updates" is the best way to determine that. If you are completely stock, you will get the OTA, but I wouldn't say that check for updates is all that reliable if you have changed something.
HawkStream said:
I have had my TB for a week now... Can you please tell me how to turn it on and make a call? I have tried pressing on the screen hard and holding it that way for 10 seconds but it still doesn’t turn on. I would call Verizon for help but I can’t because my phone won’t turn on....
Thanks!
P.S. after I get it on can you tell me how to locate fried chicken restaurants near me using the GPS?
Thanks again!
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Lambo... See one in every bunch. Ignore them, Keep up the work guys.
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In the past, if you did not have all of the bloatware, etc. that came on the phone (i.e. if you were not completely stock) you would have issues getting the OTA. Since you are back to stock, you should not have any issues, but I wouldn't necessarily say that "check for updates" is the best way to determine that. If you are completely stock, you will get the OTA, but I wouldn't say that check for updates is all that reliable if you have changed something.
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I am completely stock with the exception of root at the moment. Just curious if I will be able to deny OTA updates or they will automatically update my phone. With the OG Droid I was asked if I wanted to update or not. I don't want to lose root with no going back. Thanks.
I would assume so (that you can deny). I jumped on the Droid train a bit later but have always been asked (when I was all stock) to update.
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Looks like a new update will be pushing out soon. Just a maintenance update with some fixes.
Info here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-605-2-710rd-bringing-a-slew-of-improvements/
Anyone know what this means for us on custom roms?? Are we going to have to RUU back and take the update then go back to the Rom. I hope not. Hopefully most roms can just add the fixes. New radio though. Not sure about that.
I really like some of those improvements.
I think roms will be able to implement them though. You won't have to ruu or anything crazy like that.
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Maybe this will fix the dreadful "No SIM card" error... it doesn't look like it, though, unless it's hidden under "connectivity improvements."
All I want are the connectivity improvements.
Hopefully the update doesn't break root.
orangechoochoo said:
All I want are the connectivity improvements.
Hopefully the update doesn't break root.
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i just want more room for activities
If we're on a custom kernel and/or rom will we get the update? I remember on Moto phones you have to be on the stock firmware with all its bloatware intact to get an update, though being rooted didn't matter.
orangechoochoo said:
If we're on a custom kernel and/or rom will we get the update? I remember on Moto phones you have to be on the stock firmware with all its bloatware intact to get an update, though being rooted didn't matter.
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I think it will be the same. No update unless you are on stock. I'm pretty sure all Rom devs turn off the auto-update ability. It would not install anyway.
Might just be careful though ..I know when I was on the Maxx and took the update we lost root and it was a while before new root was found .. just something to keep in the back of your mind..
It would of been nice to see a battery improvement on that list
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Might just be careful though ..I know when I was on the Maxx and took the update we lost root and it was a while before new root was found .. just something to keep in the back of your mind..
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Yea, no one should actually update through ota to it.
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vargo911 said:
It would of been nice to see a battery improvement on that list
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The battery life on the DNA is great as is.
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i hope the wifi improvements include being able to select one single band... not having to use auto..
lazarus2297 said:
i hope the wifi improvements include being able to select one single band... not having to use auto..
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umm, cant you do that already?
Bigandrewgold said:
umm, cant you do that already?
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you can, but for me (and lots of others i have seen posting here) if you select one single band wifi operation is sporadic..
like for me I select 2.4ghz only wifi will cycle off and on repeatedly and never connect to my home network.. if i select auto band it connects just fine.
lazarus2297 said:
you can, but for me (and lots of others i have seen posting here) if you select one single band wifi operation is sporadic..
like for me I select 2.4ghz only wifi will cycle off and on repeatedly and never connect to my home network.. if i select auto band it connects just fine.
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And what's the benefit of what you are trying to do?
D
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Whoever decides to go back to stock to receive the update mind checking to see of it still remains unlocked? Thanks.
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I have a Droid DNA I am using here in Australia (purchased from the USA)
Will I be able to receive this new update via my WiFi network or does the update only come over the Verizon network?
Tks :cyclops:
Hopefully they screw up something so we can hack and get s-off ;D haha...is that possible? or s-off via software not going to be a thing on this device?
Either way, hope improvements are good for users who don't root.
Well I don't see the point of having both 2.4ghz and 5ghz WiFi radios running since I don't use 5ghz at all.
It might not make a difference just preference I guess..
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Pretty ticked that this isn't the 4.2 update. I love this phone, but super delayed carrier updates (such as the Thunderbolt just now getting ICS) is so damn annoying.
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Briankbl said:
Pretty ticked that this isn't the 4.2 update. I love this phone, but super delayed carrier updates (such as the Thunderbolt just now getting ICS) is so damn annoying.
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Does any phone without stock android have 4.2 ota?
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So I realized WiFi is causing my Screen of Death issue on EVERY KitKat ROM, and only KitKat ROM's. So what is my next step? Does anyone have a fix on this or anything? It'll either Screen of Death my phone or my data won't work until I turn off WiFi and then I can't turn it back on. Any help would be appreciated guys. I'm desperate now. 15 battery pulls a day are just ridiculous.
Why did you make a new thread? :what:
Anyways...I'm in the same boat as you. Take a few screenshots of your app drawer so I can see if we are using any of the same apps, it's possible one of them are the problem.
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Well OP isn't very active, so I thought I'd get a logcat. I was connected to WiFi until I noticed it wasn't receiving any data (but still showed connected to WiFi). I turned the screen off and then it would not come back on anymore, but the phone was still responsive. I could turn torch on and off and even took a screenshot, but the screen still refused to come on. I'm guessing that whatever is happening, usually does so while the screen is off, and that's why I get a BSOD.
I'd like to add I've tried a bunch of different modems, clean flashed CM11, even restored no apps...yet the problem persists.
I've attached it to this post, if anyone has time to check it out I would be very grateful.
thesoldier said:
Why did you make a new thread? :what:
Anyways...I'm in the same boat as you. Take a few screenshots of your app drawer so I can see if we are using any of the same apps, it's possible one of them are the problem.
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So I screenshot my drawer but don't have access to a computer till tomorrow. So I'll send em over. But yeah I just made a new thread because I wasnt getting any answers on the other when I discovered that WiFi was the issue.
I'm just so frustrated with my phone because I can not figure out a fix. At first I installed a clean kitkat ROM with full wipe, and didn't restore apps to see if it was an app but it still did it. Then I even completely unrooted my phone and rerooted, still did it.
Nwwolf1 said:
So I screenshot my drawer but don't have access to a computer till tomorrow. So I'll send em over. But yeah I just made a new thread because I wasnt getting any answers on the other when I discovered that WiFi was the issue.
I'm just so frustrated with my phone because I can not figure out a fix. At first I installed a clean kitkat ROM with full wipe, and didn't restore apps to see if it was an app but it still did it. Then I even completely unrooted my phone and rerooted, still did it.
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That's alright, if it also did it for you without restoring any apps, its gotta be something else. But what... I have no idea.
It seems that WiFi is crashing while the screen is off and that is resulting in a BSOD. Why the hell is it crashing though... :banghead:
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thesoldier said:
That's alright, if it also did it for you without restoring any apps, its gotta be something else. But what... I have no idea.
It seems that WiFi is crashing while the screen is off and that is resulting in a BSOD. Why the hell is it crashing though... :banghead:
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Yeah. I'll notice my WiFi is no longer sending data so I'll turn it off then it won't turn on. Or I'll try to turn it off and it won't then I know that if I lock my screen it won't turn on without a battery pull.
I'm not sure where to go from here if nobody can decipher that logcat.
All I can think of is to back up my SD card and completely format the phone.. then see if it persists.
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Has anyone come up with any solutions to the problem at all?
Nwwolf1 said:
Has anyone come up with any solutions to the problem at all?
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I have yet to find a solution to this... It seems like nobody else has this issue.
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So I just odined the stock MDK image, wiping everything. The only thing I copied back over was my pictures. Flashed back to KitKat and it STILL happens. WTF. This is beyond aggravating.
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Okay I hate to speak too soon. But I MAY have found a temporary fix. I noticed that the screen only freezes and shuts off on the lock screen. Never any other time. So I turned off the android lock screen and put up widget locker instead (set up exactly the same way) so far it hasn't happened. Here's hoping I'm not jynxing myself though!
Never mind. I did speak to soon...ugh we need to find a fix for this and soon. Is it only on the vzw gs4?
Nwwolf1 said:
Never mind. I did speak to soon...ugh we need to find a fix for this and soon. Is it only on the vzw gs4?
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I've googled and don't see any mention of WiFi causing a bsod.
I'm gonna test my next theory, not let Google restore anything from my Google account. That's the only other thing that is being restored.
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Well I tried that....still happens. Officially out of ideas.
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thesoldier said:
Well I tried that....still happens. Officially out of ideas.
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Yeah I tried that a while back too. I've tried everything I could possible think of. I had to go back to CM10.2 because I just couldn't stand doing a battery pull 10 times a day, killing my battery.
Anyone have any luck with a fix yet?
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Yeah I tried that a while back too. I've tried everything I could possible think of. I had to go back to CM10.2 because I just couldn't stand doing a battery pull 10 times a day, killing my battery.
Anyone have any luck with a fix yet?
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Have either of you tried flashing KToonsez kernel with whatever ROMs your on??? Worth a shot. I didn't see either of you mention kennel, you've Odin back to stock and still happens though huh? Maybe bad WiFi antennas idk
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Mistertac said:
Have either of you tried flashing KToonsez kernel with whatever ROMs your on??? Worth a shot. I didn't see either of you mention kennel, you've Odin back to stock and still happens though huh? Maybe bad WiFi antennas idk
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That's what's confusing me so much. I know its WiFi but its only on kitkat ROMs. That means that the WiFi antennas must have changed on 4.4 right?
Nwwolf1 said:
That's what's confusing me so much. I know its WiFi but its only on kitkat ROMs. That means that the WiFi antennas must have changed on 4.4 right?
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So if u have WiFi toggled off during the day you don't have this problem at all?? I'm not really sure myself if anything with wifi has changed in 4.4
How many different kit kat ROMs have you tried? And you said you're in the latest modem?
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Mistertac said:
So if u have WiFi toggled off during the day you don't have this problem at all?? I'm not really sure myself if anything with wifi has changed in 4.4
How many different kit kat ROMs have you tried? And you said you're in the latest modem?
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Yeah, it never happens when Wifi is off. I've tried it on CM11, OmniRom, Jelly Beans, PA, Gummy Rom, and I think one other. And what is modem again?
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Yeah, it never happens when Wifi is off. I've tried it on CM11, OmniRom, Jelly Beans, PA, Gummy Rom, and I think one other. And what is modem again?
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The modem (baseband) is something you can flash in recovery..
It controls the cells hardware that communicates with the actual cell towers.
That isn't going to mess with your WiFi though.. How about kernels have you tried another one maybe KToonsez ?
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I just updated to 4.4.2. Been having Bluetooth issues in my Lexus ever since. I can establish a connection but my contacts will no longer transfer. The Bluetooth music intermittently disconnects and reconnects. I havent made any BT calls yet so I don't know how that is behavin. My messages won't transfer as well (call logs do though). I have un-paired and re-paired the phone several times. Usually that does the trick. I am a Lexus Technology Specialist and I deal with these little BT issues all of the time. None of my tricks are working. So disappointed with KitKat right now.
Can I go back? Anything else I can try? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
Blipstein said:
I just updated to 4.4.2. Been having Bluetooth issues in my Lexus ever since. I can establish a connection but my contacts will no longer transfer. The Bluetooth music intermittently disconnects and reconnects. I havent made any BT calls yet so I don't know how that is behavin. My messages won't transfer as well (call logs do though). I have un-paired and re-paired the phone several times. Usually that does the trick. I am a Lexus Technology Specialist and I deal with these little BT issues all of the time. None of my tricks are working. So disappointed with KitKat right now.
Can I go back? Anything else I can try? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
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I'm sorry that I don't have advice on how to fix your problem. I just wanted to let you know that I am having zero connection problems with the bluetooth to both of my vehicles. They are both Hyundai's if that makes a difference. Are you on the official KitKat or Freeza's "Stockish" rom. I am on Stockish deodex if that helps.
Possibly bad download? Are you having any other issues?
cmdauria said:
I'm sorry that I don't have advice on how to fix your problem. I just wanted to let you know that I am having zero connection problems with the bluetooth to both of my vehicles. They are both Hyundai's if that makes a difference. Are you on the official KitKat or Freeza's "Stockish" rom. I am on Stockish deodex if that helps.
Possibly bad download? Are you having any other issues?
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I'm on KitKat. Just did the official download Sunday. Only other issue so far is that Astro player (music player I use for listening to Howard Stern. Great for bookmarks since the tracks are 4.5 hours long) is acting weird about the music files. Hard to explain but just odd behavior.
If it was a bad download is there a way to re-download it? I suppose the only way to go back would be to root and flash a ROM?
Thanks dude
cmdauria said:
I'm sorry that I don't have advice on how to fix your problem. I just wanted to let you know that I am having zero connection problems with the bluetooth to both of my vehicles. They are both Hyundai's if that makes a difference. Are you on the official KitKat or Freeza's "Stockish" rom. I am on Stockish deodex if that helps.
Possibly bad download? Are you having any other issues?
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Did you try the platform edit?
It might very well be that the bluetooth permissions granted by jellybean aren't allowed for KitKat. It would at least rule out that possibility.
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micmars said:
Did you try the platform edit?
It might very well be that the bluetooth permissions granted by jellybean aren't allowed for KitKat. It would at least rule out that possibility.
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I have no idea what the platform edit is.... Lol. Please explain
Blipstein said:
I have no idea what the platform edit is.... Lol. Please explain
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If you're rooted, unzip this file, then using root explorer, navigate to system, etc, permissions, rename the platform.xml file that already resides there (add bak to the name), then copy, paste, and set permissions with this file gifted to me by @blackcanopy.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/enfjwbrxk2skzyu/platform.rar
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micmars said:
If you're rooted, unzip this file, then using root explorer, navigate to system, etc, permissions, rename the platform.xml file that already resides there (add bak to the name), then copy, paste, and set permissions with this file gifted to me by @blackcanopy.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/enfjwbrxk2skzyu/platform.rar
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I'm not rooted. Haven't been since my EVO days. Does this mean I'm out of options?
Blipstein said:
I'm not rooted. Haven't been since my EVO days. Does this mean I'm out of options?
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Not at all. I was just testing a theory, and thus it may not even work. If I'm wrong, you've blown Knox for nought.
You could try reading up a bit on the new restrictive write permissions introduced by this flavor of KitKat (TouchWiz). If that is causing your problem, which it may very well be, then you should contact the manufacturer of your device (the bluetooth, not the phone), as I'm certain that you're not the only guy using that product. If yes, then others will be reporting the same problem, and the company will have to fix it. Time here is your option (ie, waiting for this to be a repeating headache for the manufacturer, so they do something about it).
Rooting and flashing roms may not solve your issue. I'd suggest taking the approach with which you're most comfortable, and nothing more.
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micmars said:
Not at all. I was just testing a theory, and thus it may not even work. If I'm wrong, you've blown Knox for nought.
You could try reading up a bit on the new restrictive write permissions introduced by this flavor of KitKat (TouchWiz). If that is causing your problem, which it may very well be, then you should contact the manufacturer of your device (the bluetooth, not the phone), as I'm certain that you're not the only guy using that product. If yes, then others will be reporting the same problem, and the company will have to fix it. Time here is your option (ie, waiting for this to be a repeating headache for the manufacturer, so they do something about it).
Rooting and flashing roms may not solve your issue. I'd suggest taking the approach with which you're most comfortable, and nothing more.
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Well...I am the manufacture of the product basically. The product is Lexus and I am the Technology Specialist for the dealership. I deal with BT all day long. I have not encountered this particular issue with an Android device. And if I have encountered it I have several processes that typically resolve the issue. None of them worked. So I am confident that the product (Lexus) is working correctly.
I would really love to revert back to ICS. Is that possible somehow? Maybe re-load KitKat? I just want my phone the way it was because this issue is debilitating as I use BT everyday.
Thanks
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Well...I am the manufacture of the product basically. The product is Lexus and I am the Technology Specialist for the dealership. I deal with BT all day long. I have not encountered this particular issue with an Android device. And if I have encountered it I have several processes that typically resolve the issue. None of them worked. So I am confident that the product (Lexus) is working correctly.
I would really love to revert back to ICS. Is that possible somehow? Maybe re-load KitKat? I just want my phone the way it was because this issue is debilitating as I use BT everyday.
Thanks
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I use bluetooth daily as well, but via a headset, not the setup you've described.
As to reverting to ICS, it doesn't appear to be possible for you on this device, as this phone came with 4.3 out of the box, whereas 4.04 was compatibility ancient. Many core features of Android just are not available, including Google Now.
I am at a loss here, but I wonder if a call to Samsung would at least bear fruit, as they have a lot of phones running KitKat. Hit them with the Lexus disfunctionality, you deal with a lot of cars, and this phenomenon hit when KitKat hit.
Perchance a senior level tech could troubleshoot with you. It's a good demographic to want to please and not irritate. You've got an incentive for them to help.
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Have you done a master reset since the update?
It's a pain but that will tell you if it's a compatability issue or just something that hung around after the update.
I have not. So maybe try a "factory data reset"? Will the device still have the KitKat update?
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I have not. So maybe try a "factory data reset"? Will the device still have the KitKat update?
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Yup. Resets everything to either stock in system, or retains any system mods you've made. Thus, if an inverted app resides in system priv-app and the other one is gone, the invert will still be there afterwards.
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Called Samsung. They want me to go to a sprint store and reflash KitKat. Gonna try that. I'll report back
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Called Samsung. They want me to go to a sprint store and reflash KitKat. Gonna try that. I'll report back
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Have you tried a simple unpairing/repairing after the update? That's one thing I've always had to do a lot on Samsung phones (sometimes over and over like 3 times) after a big update or else it would act stupid and not work correctly.
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RayTrue04 said:
Have you tried a simple unpairing/repairing after the update? That's one thing I've always had to do a lot on Samsung phones (sometimes over and over like 3 times) after a big update or else it would act stupid and not work correctly.
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I think he indicated that in the OP.
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micmars said:
I think he indicated that in the OP.
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My bad. Sad part is I read the OP and totally missed that. No more alcohol for me lol
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Called Samsung. They want me to go to a sprint store and reflash KitKat. Gonna try that. I'll report back
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wondering if the trip to the sprint store fixed your issue because i have the same issue.
Aloth600 said:
wondering if the trip to the sprint store fixed your issue because i have the same issue.
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Hey... Sorry I didn't get back to you guys. I did a "factory data reset" and that seemed to have fixed it. Didn't go into the sprint store.
My contacts won't update in my car but it did it at least once right after the reset so at least my contacts are there. I bet a re-pairing will take care of that. Bluetooth audio and phone have been consistently working correctly. Hope this helps you out
I have done almost every fix for blue tooth I can find. The problem I am having is I connect my ear piece and make of receive a call and 10 to 30 seconds later it disconnects. The blue tooth icon still says connected. If I turn the ear piece off and then on it will reconnect only to do the same thing again.
I am on stock 4.2.2 rooted.
Any help would be great.
Things I have done:
Master reset
Pair and unpaired
Odin back to stock and re rooted
Ryan
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So I've been having this issue ever since I upgraded to kitkat. I'll be messing with my phone normally for all day and then once in awhile when I lock it and and go to pull it back out or unlock it, the phone is turn off. I know it shuts off because I have to hold the power button and all of a sudden the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen pops up like it usually does from boot up. This is really frustrating and I don't know why it keeps doing this. It's not usally a daily thing but I'll happen once every 3 to 4 days and sometimes happens twice a day. Has anyone else had this issue or know any suggestions how to fix it??????? Any help would be greatly appreciated! !!! My s4 is the Mk2 version btw.
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You're on KitKat but you're on MK2?
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My S4 baseband version is the Mk2.
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My S4 baseband version is the Mk2.
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You're baseband version only represents the modem you're on. When people say they're "on MK2" or "on MDK" they mean the bootloader version. What method did you use to upgrade to 4.4? Are you on the leak, NC2 or the official update NC5?
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Official OTA Update
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You're baseband version only represents the modem you're on. When people say they're "on MK2" or "on MDK" they mean the bootloader version. What method did you use to upgrade to 4.4? Are you on the leak, NC2 or the official update NC5?
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Anyway I can fix.this issue? Still need help!!!((
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Anyway I can fix.this issue? Still need help!!!((
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Were you rooted or anything, or completely stock when you took the OTA? If you were completely stock, then the baseband should've updated to NC5 as well, so something went wrong with your update. Can you screenshot your about phone screen?
I wonder, if the modem didn't update with your OTA, then something might've went wrong with the boot.img/kernel as well, which is the most common culprit with this type of issue.
I'm going to say try a factory reset first and if the issue persists then you will need to use Odin to flash a fresh NC5 tar image.
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Were you rooted or anything, or completely stock when you took the OTA? If you were completely stock, then the baseband should've updated to NC5 as well, so something went wrong with your update. Can you screenshot your about phone screen?
I wonder, if the modem didn't update with your OTA, then something might've went wrong with the boot.img/kernel as well, which is the most common culprit with this type of issue.
I'm going to say try a factory reset first and if the issue persists then you will need to use Odin to flash a fresh NC5 tar image.
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Well I didn't realize on either updated it my baseband version changed from MK2 to NC5. So yeah it did change along with the OTA update. But see I DID have my phone rooted like 2 weeks before the OTA and decided I didn't want root on my S4 so I uninstalled, eveything. From SuperSU. To busybox. So when I took the update no I was not at the time rooted. But I'm thinking some old root filed are still on my phone causing it to do this random power off thing. So I don't know really what to do yet besides factory reset:C
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Well I didn't realize on either updated it my baseband version changed from MK2 to NC5. So yeah it did change along with the OTA update. But see I DID have my phone rooted like 2 weeks before the OTA and decided I didn't want root on my S4 so I uninstalled, eveything. From SuperSU. To busybox. So when I took the update no I was not at the time rooted. But I'm thinking some old root filed are still on my phone causing it to do this random power off thing. So I don't know really what to do yet besides factory reset:C
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Yeah, unfortunately that seems like the only option. You might want to wait for someone else to chime in with an idea, but personally I don't care about the data on my phone so I would factory reset.
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Yeah, unfortunately that seems like the only option. You might want to wait for someone else to chime in with an idea, but personally I don't care about the data on my phone so I would factory reset.
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I'll give that a try. I didn't want to do that unless it.was absolutely the last choice I had. I'll see what it does after reseting it. Anyone have any other suggestions or have this hopping to them.as well?
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Yea I'm with Josh in that I don't care about the data on my phone so when things like this pop up I can just either factory reset or use Odin. You can at least save all your important stuff to your PC or external sd first. Hard to say what's causing it really... If you were able to flash a new kernel I'd suggest that but that's not an option right now... Unless surge or someone can extract the 4.4 stock kernel to use with Odin.... Most likely Odin the full kit kat image though should definitely help worse case
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