My GPS is very slow to get a fix or wont get a fix at all, is there a solution to this issue?
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jorge3687 said:
My GPS is very slow to get a fix or wont get a fix at all, is there a solution to this issue?
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There are no GPS issues with the Charge like there were with the early Galaxy S phones. If you are having GPS issues, you may have a defective phone.
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There are no GPS issues with the Charge like there were with the early Galaxy S phones. If you are having GPS issues, you may have a defective phone.
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agreed, even with a custom rom humble 1.25 I think. My GPS compared to my old captivate w custom which is way better than stock.... side by side today in LA was night and day difference in favor of the Charge.
Download "FasterFix" from the market
find a nice server in your area or use a custom one like supl.google.com
If you're in Texas, use "tick.uh.edu" you will get a lock almost instantly
after you make the changes, reboot your phone
The GPS on the charge works, but it still sucks. Even in my car I have to damn near hold it out the window to get a lock. Never had this issue with an HTC or Motorola which could easily get a GPS lock inside a building.
It works, but it could (should) be better.
fasterfix freezes my phone
After you have taken the latest ota make sure you wipe data. There was a gps problem up until the ee4 update. The first lock might take a little while but after that it should be almost instant outdoors.
foister82 said:
fasterfix freezes my phone
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really? what Rom are you on? You have to be rooted, sorry I failed to mention that.
and yes GPS was very Samsung Epicish before EE4. It can only get better with the next updates
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really? what Rom are you on? You have to be rooted, sorry I failed to mention that.
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Gummy charged GBE... i havent tried the froyo roms yet but i might switch to one later tonight.
well if you're trying to get better GPS and you can't use fasterfix (still have to be rooted to try this)
/ data/ gps
with root explorer long click and hit "open in text editor"
change port to 7276
server is "supl.google.com" (DO NOT PUT WWW)
Sometimes it can help to change from STANDALONE mode to "MSBASED"
hit menu, save and exit (Don't worry if you're using Root explorer it will automatically create a backup)
Reboot your phone and go outside
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Reboot your phone and go outside
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this is the scary part
foister82 said:
this is the scary part
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Let me know how it works out man. I'd go outside and test using "GPS Status and Toolbox" or "GPS TEST' by Chartcross
Samsuck said:
Download "FasterFix" from the market
find a nice server in your area or use a custom one like supl.google.com
If you're in Texas, use "tick.uh.edu" you will get a lock almost instantly
after you make the changes, reboot your phone
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I get a black screen when i try to run this.
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Samsuck said:
well if you're trying to get better GPS and you can't use fasterfix (still have to be rooted to try this)
go into system/ data/ gps
with root explorer long click and hit "open in text editor"
change port to 7276
server is "supl.google.com" (DO NOT PUT WWW)
Sometimes it can help to change from STANDALONE mode to "MSBASED"
hit menu, save and exit (Don't worry if you're using Root explorer it will automatically create a backup)
Reboot your phone and go outside
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It's actually just /data/gps. Just thought I'd clear that up for some people.
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kvswim said:
It's actually just /data/gps. Just thought I'd clear that up for some people.
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Yes you are correct, oh and I just switched to Humble and got the blackscreen. I guess FasterFix is only working with Eclipse and Gummy charged 1.9 Fe
i tried GPS Status (used the app when i had my fascinate and it worked great) and it's pretty much immediate fix. Then i can go to gnav it pinpoints me pretty well.. it's a few meters off. I think before i flashed gb it was more accurate but a little slower to fix.
Samsuck said:
well if you're trying to get better GPS and you can't use fasterfix (still have to be rooted to try this)
/ data/ gps
with root explorer long click and hit "open in text editor"
change port to 7276
server is "supl.google.com" (DO NOT PUT WWW)
Sometimes it can help to change from STANDALONE mode to "MSBASED"
hit menu, save and exit (Don't worry if you're using Root explorer it will automatically create a backup)
Reboot your phone and go outside
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on the line server is "supl.google.com" (DO NOT PUT WWW)
do u need to put the quotes around the server name?
try using SGS tools and applying the GPS fix.....you have to be rooted though to use it..Im not sure if it helps but mine seems quicker to lock after I do it
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Does anyone have the link to the thread or file for fixing the GPS lock issue with the Mes? My GPS will not get a lock at all. I thought there was a flashable CWR file to resolve this. Any help is appreciated.
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Does anyone have the link to the thread or file for fixing the GPS lock issue with the Mes? My GPS will not get a lock at all. I thought there was a flashable CWR file to resolve this. Any help is appreciated.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038649
You might also try using something like GPS Status in the Market to clear your GPS cache (in that program, Tools -> Manage A-GPS state -> Reset). That's worked for me in the past.
I had this issue a while back and what fixed it for me was setting>applications>manage applications>maps>clear data. This is probably the same as using the app mentioned but it worked worked for me. Anyway. FWIW
Tap-a-Talked.
Thanks for the link. Well just tried that fix and still nothing. My Mes doesn't even see one satellite. I am using the GPA Data app for tacking.
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Thanks for the link. Well just tried that fix and still nothing. My Mes doesn't even see one satellite. I am using the GPA Data app for tacking.
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Indoors or out?
akellar said:
Indoors or out?
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Outdoors clear blue sky.
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Outdoors clear blue sky.
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Go to system/etc and open the gps.conf - does it show NTP_SERVER=us.pool.ntp.org? If not, the GPS file didn't work. If so, try rebooting. Mine works great and will pick up satellites from inside my house after this fix.
akellar said:
Go to system/etc and open the gps.conf - does it show NTP_SERVER=us.pool.ntp.org? If not, the GPS file didn't work. If so, try rebooting. Mine works great and will pick up satellites from inside my house after this fix.
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Yes, this is in the file. I also rebooted. Still no go.
Snyperx said:
Yes, this is in the file. I also rebooted. Still no go.
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No idea then. Try it on another Rom?
Put your phone in the microwave for 30 seconds. It helps. A lot. Do it. Trust me. I'm a professional. do it
akellar said:
No idea then. Try it on another Rom?
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Went back to 57 and GPS is working again. Not sure why my GPS quit after going to CM7.
Anyone notice Juicedefender is not working too well with the new GB update? My radio seems to stay on a lot when my screen is off for some reason...explaining the increased battery drain. Anyone else getting this?
Just wanted to note that it's definitely not a baseband issue, because I'm using the new baseband with CM7 rom and JD Ultimate works perfectly. I have not tested JD on the new 2.3.3 rom, though.
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Anyone notice Juicedefender is not working too well with the new GB update? My radio seems to stay on a lot when my screen is off for some reason...explaining the increased battery drain. Anyone else getting this?
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Yes, I noticed exactly that too. My Juicedefender log says
WARNING Error disabling data, retrying...
WARNING Permission denial: writing to secure settings requires android.permissions.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
WARNING [null]
finally it says
ERROR Error disabling data, giving up
bluedart said:
Yes, I noticed exactly that too. My Juicedefender log says
WARNING Error disabling data, retrying...
WARNING Permission denial: writing to secure settings requires android.permissions.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
WARNING [null]
finally it says
ERROR Error disabling data, giving up
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Gotta say I'm getting the same thing. Kind of sad too, cause I had just gotten JD the day before. D:
Anyone know a fix, or something?
Yeah, it's not a baseband issue. I had the log say the same thing with stock GB+old baseband as well as stock GB+21f. No issues with stock Froyo however, which was why I got way better battery 'cause JC was about to do it's job. Oh well
SefEXE said:
Gotta say I'm getting the same thing. Kind of sad too, cause I had just gotten JD the day before. D:
Anyone know a fix, or something?
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I was (am?) in the same boat. I re installed the free version of JD and that seemed to help a bit. IIRC, you have to have both the free version and the paid-for version.
Could it be a root issue? On the new 2.3.3 I have not yet rooted.
DB
The only way root could be an issue is because the bloatware is now unfrozen with the new GB update. I rooted my phone only to freeze bloatware and then I unrooted it and ran JD Ultimate and battery was pretty good. Since the update unrooted, it's having a problem turning off the radio signal while the screen is off. That, combined with bloatware I think is the culprit.
I am rooted and JD still won't turn off the radio when the screen is off. I downgraded to version 3.5.0 and I still get the android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS error in the log. Strangely though, the battery life has improved. It might be a result of the newer baseband and getting rid of bloatware, I'm not sure.
I think I might've found a solution. You need root for this to work. Download Fix Permissions from the market. Open the app, navigate to Juice Defender and select it. My radio is now able to turn off without any errors. I'm sure this will significantly help battery.
I always fix my permissions via cwm, but just to see I tested that step with the app. It did not work. I miss jd already... =\
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Disabled JD and my battery now is pretty solid. Lost maybe 5% is 4 hours. I'll leave it installed but disabled until its updated.
Also, my radio signal is haywire again...comes and goes, emergency only...and since the update I'm lucky to send an mms , mostly just sits there trying.
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I'm having the same problem. Here's a link to the developers website. Seems a lot of us are having this problem.
http://feedback.latedroid.com/forum...orking-with-gingerbread?ref=comments#comments
Posted by user:
I have the T-Mobile G2X and the free version worked fine with Froyo but it stopped working after the Gingerbread update. It cannot disable data. Log shows: "Error disabling data, giving up - Permission denial: writing to secure settings requires android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"
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Hey,
the next version of JD will contain a possible bugfix!
And now dont ask about the ETA
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dkb218 said:
I'm having the same problem. Here's a link to the developers website. Seems a lot of us are having this problem.
http://feedback.latedroid.com/forum...orking-with-gingerbread?ref=comments#comments
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Everyone please go vote and post a comment to encourage a quick fix for this issue
zimphishmonger said:
Everyone please go vote and post a comment to encourage a quick fix for this issue
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Done...hope we irritate him enough.
overground said:
Done...hope we irritate him enough.
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Exactly! "Dont ask for ETAS" lmao. We bought his app, damn straight we want an ETA when it will at least work again lol
For real!
( < billymann) (I was tipsy that night)
In the meantime, any other reliable app to turn off radio when screen is off?
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Please continue conplaining till we get an update. I also have an issue where JD service wont stay alive, and eventually gets killed, and the settings keep getting corrupted (cause of the service kill, i think). I have to restore settings every few days or so :/ anyone else?
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Please continue conplaining till we get an update. I also have an issue where JD service wont stay alive, and eventually gets killed, and the settings keep getting corrupted (cause of the service kill, i think). I have to restore settings every few days or so :/ anyone else?
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Yep...me too on the settings bug.
overground said:
Yep...me too on the settings bug.
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Me 3
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I had a problem with the GPS on EF02 and EG22 ROMS in that my GPS would work but would eventually result in a "searching for gps" message at the bottom of the navigator even though my gps was turned on. Today I haven't experienced that problem thanks to the program:
GPS Aids Free - beta (found in Google Market)
Just run the program and allow it to download the proper information regarding your phone...make sure you get passing "green" boxes to show you that each task was completed successfully. Now report back and let me know if this fixed you too.
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Wrong section, but regardless; does this fix the problem with only locking on to ~40% of satellites?
Sorry....I just posted this under development because it regarded developer releases.....not sure on how many are used but this seems to fix problem where gps gets into locked state and stops working
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showmrock said:
I had a problem with the GPS on EF02 and EG22 ROMS in that my GPS would work but would eventually result in a "searching for gps" message at the bottom of the navigator even though my gps was turned on. Today I haven't experienced that problem thanks to the program:
GPS Aids Free - beta (found in Google Market)
Just run the program and allow it to download the proper information regarding your phone...make sure you get passing "green" boxes to show you that each task was completed successfully. Now report back and let me know if this fixed you too.
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XTRA data won't download no matter what I do.
I cant get it to download the LTO or other one data. I have root.
shadowlink217 said:
Wrong section, but regardless; does this fix the problem with only locking on to ~40% of satellites?
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After trying it I can say it doesn't appear to. Still only locking onto 3/7 sats here.
Dulanic said:
XTRA data won't download no matter what I do.
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Same here. However the developer mentions that you only need one or the other (LTO or XTRA).
The 4 satellite limitation appears to be a GB leak issue and won't be overcome until official release and source code.
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The 4 satellite limitation appears to be a GB leak issue and won't be overcome until official release and source code.
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I'm locked in 5 sats today with GPS status..
this actually worked
I'm on the deodexed EG22 leak, rooted and with chris41g's kernel. My GPS was taking a while to get a lock. Things like FourSquare would take a while to "wake up" and realize my location had changed from one place to another. I'd be in City B and when I would go to check-in, it would still think I was in City A.
Anyways, after downloading and running GPS Aids, the GPS gets a fix much faster for me!
not sure if this is a related problem, but ive noticed that my compass reads my direction backwards... ie: east is west, north is south... anyone else encounter this?
duplissi said:
not sure if this is a related problem, but ive noticed that my compass reads my direction backwards... ie: east is west, north is south... anyone else encounter this?
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Sounds like you need to re-calibrate it.
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Sounds like you need to re-calibrate it.
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I have several times. Wave the phone in a figure 8 right?
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tried this, now I have NO gps whatsoever.
How do I set it back, this app broke my gps entirely
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This one's been a big help. It's only temporary, but if I run it every day or two my GPS is actually mostly usable.
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I have several times. Wave the phone in a figure 8 right?
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No.
Settings -> Display -> Horizontal calibration
Since your compass is reversed you may need to do the calibration upside down. In other words, when you push the calibrate button, be holding the phone a level as possible with the screen facing down on the underside of a table or desk.
My buddy rooted my phone tonight, I still have to read up on the whole process, as I'm clueless to most of it.
I tried to download the Data Widget so my battery life won't go down the toilet. Now it says it can't alter data when I try to turn it on. How can this issue be resolved?
Thank you
Kdeli said:
My buddy rooted my phone tonight, I still have to read up on the whole process, as I'm clueless to most of it.
I tried to download the Data Widget so my battery life won't go down the toilet. Now it says it can't alter data when I try to turn it on. How can this issue be resolved?
Thank you
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The best app for turning on/off your data or the radio is "LTE On/Off" from the market.
If you're referring to just your mobile data, it would depend on your ROM. Need the specs.
I was looking for this app to turn on/off only data, but allow phone calls and texting.
Lets see, from what I can gather, and he didn't say much during it, is that I have gingerbread, and I have the omfgb rom currently. Does this help?
Thank you
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I was looking for this app to turn on/off only data, but allow phone calls and texting.
Lets see, from what I can gather, and he didn't say much during it, is that I have gingerbread, and I have the omfgb rom currently. Does this help?
Thank you
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I'm not on an AOSP ROM. I'm on a Sense based ROM but from what I gather, JuiceDefender would automatically turn off your mobile data when the screen is off.
I don't use it so I can't personally vouch for it but that's what I found via Google.com
Well now I downloaded that app and I think I picked the wrong option and now I can't get 4g, and I deleted the app thinking that would fix it but I'm still not seeing 4g at the top. I'm seeing bars, but not 4g.
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Well now I downloaded that app and I think I picked the wrong option and now I can't get 4g, and I deleted the app thinking that would fix it but I'm still not seeing 4g at the top. I'm seeing bars, but not 4g.
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You'll have to play with the options.
If you're not seeing 4G, 3G or 1X in the top bar, then your mobile data is off.
You'll be able to receive phone calls/texts but no data.
Well I went to setting and wireless/networks but there is nothing there. Where would I find these settings?
Kdeli said:
Well I went to setting and wireless/networks but there is nothing there. Where would I find these settings?
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I would not be the expert on that app. Here's the link to the OMFGB thread.
Once you get over 10 posts or so, you can post in there and ask them.
They're the experts on that AOSP ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1132818
Thank you, that is much appreciated.
On another note, I was able to find the location in settings and put my "preferred" back to CDMA + lte/evdo (or something like that.) After a reboot, the 4g is back.
I'll still hunt for help on the lte on/off app.
Thanks again
Kdeli said:
Thank you, that is much appreciated.
On another note, I was able to find the location in settings and put my "preferred" back to CDMA + lte/evdo (or something like that.) After a reboot, the 4g is back.
I'll still hunt for help on the lte on/off app.
Thanks again
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Edit: LTE On Off says its not for AOSP ROMs.
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I have been here reading about the glitches folks are having with the ICS leak such as shutdown-reboot freeze, freeze on mms deletion, battery consumption and others. I am happy to say that I have not experienced any of these glitches, other than the contacts tab missing from the phone app (and thats is not even technically a glitch). I have been resistant to flashing any of the new CWM Roms because this original oneclick version runs so perfectly for me. Is there anything from my phone that the Devs might want to look at to help narrow the cause of these issues that others are having?
Same, no issues here. This is the first leak that I have had no problems with.
Same here no issues except for shutdown :-(.... Im trying to fix though
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First flash I had no home button, second flash (current) my home button is a little laggy, all the other buttons vibrate isntantly but home has a very slight delay, doesnt really affect anything. everything else seems to work, except google wallet for me.
first flash was perfect, i borked it trying to import AOSP pieces haha
second flash was no home button, factory reset fixed that, still have the reboot problem though.
sometimes when i use rynga or viber i loose the incall sound so i have to restart the phone to fix it.. and i use them but then i loose the sound again
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I have been here reading about the glitches folks are having with the ICS leak such as shutdown-reboot freeze, freeze on mms deletion, battery consumption and others. I am happy to say that I have not experienced any of these glitches, other than the contacts tab missing from the phone app (and thats is not even technically a glitch). I have been resistant to flashing any of the new CWM Roms because this original oneclick version runs so perfectly for me. Is there anything from my phone that the Devs might want to look at to help narrow the cause of these issues that others are having?
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So when deleting txt messages it doesn't forceclose on you either? You must be the only one cause its happening to everyone that's reported issues with the release.
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So when deleting txt messages it doesn't forceclose on you either? You must be the only one cause its happening to everyone that's reported issues with the release.
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Nope, no FC on deleting mms or sms. I will make a screencast video to show the normal operation. I was hoping that maybe some files in my phone would be useful to a dev to get it fixed for others. The only thing I have done to it other than install basic apps is to root and add GO Launcher with ics theme.
Can anyone confirm that tethering (non-AT&T approved) is working with the leak? That's the one thing keeping me from upgrading from the GB from I'm on.
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Can anyone confirm that tethering (non-AT&T approved) is working with the leak? That's the one thing keeping me from upgrading from the GB from I'm on.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24134762&postcount=25
This is the screencast of sms-mms deletion without FC. Edit: Nevermind. Cant upload .mp4 to here. I'll put it on another upload site and link it in a bit.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3551613/video_Mar_30_2012_1.mp4
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Nope, no FC on deleting mms or sms. I will make a screencast video to show the normal operation. I was hoping that maybe some files in my phone would be useful to a dev to get it fixed for others. The only thing I have done to it other than install basic apps is to root and add GO Launcher with ics theme.
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That's not the point what if you don't want to delete it all? Exactly my point that's not a fix its a workaround that everyone already knows.
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That's not the point what if you don't want to delete it all? Exactly my point that's not a fix its a workaround that everyone already knows.
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Is this better? And to be clear, I never said it was a "fix" or "workaround" in any way. Read the OP, and you will see that this is the one click method install with no mods other than root and Go Launcher. I stated it worked on it's own correctly.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3551613/video_Mar_30_2012_3.mp4
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Is this better? And to be clear, I never said it was a "fix" or "workaround" in any way. Read the OP, and you will see that this is the one click method install with no mods other than root and Go Launcher. I stated it worked on it's own correctly.
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Unless you want all of the world to have "Peggy's" number, I'd take that down pretty quick
Scott, thanks, lol. I am SO tired tonight. I edited. Now could you edit it from your quote please? Thanks again.
I have done some further reading and noticed the people not getting these problems are the ones such as myself who did no kind of wipe before using Odin and oneclick solution to upgrade from GB to ICS. I did no wipes only because I got ahead of myself accidentally. Maybe this time it paid off for me. Has anyone looked into the possibility that it is the initial wipe process causing the issues that are being presented?
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Scott, thanks, lol. I am SO tired tonight. I edited. Now could you edit it from your quote please? Thanks again.
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No problem. I didn't want to see you pay an unfair price for trying to help out.
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Unless you want all of the world to have "Peggy's" number, I'd take that down pretty quick
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Were there photos to go with the number??
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Were there photos to go with the number??
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LOL! I forgot to have her pose for the camera this time!
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LOL! I forgot to have her pose for the camera this time!
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Heck, I never even saw the number.. My inappropriate post, just seemed. Well... Appropriate
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So I watched the video, and since I had this problem was skeptical. I noticed you used delete threads from menu. I was def getting force close when long pressing and hitting delete thread. I tried it your way, and it worked fine. Then I tried it with long click and it works now too. Problems that fix themselves, don't get it. But I'll take it
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