Hello guys, how are you doing? Hope you all are really Good =]
I have a Samsung Focus S phone.
Recently i was playing a game and my phone started to get unresponsive, freezing and other things. So, i decided to Reset it like 3 times and did one Factory reset, it is working right now but not so FAST as it usually was.
My touch Screen becomes unresponsive sometimes and is not that "Smart" like it was before. I need to use more pressure with my fingers on the screen sometimes and it doesn`t work as it was before =[
My phone specs is simple: Samsung Focus S, unlocked via Chevron, updated to 8107 (via tutorial) and using Interop Unlock.
The true problem is, what could cause this error on my phone? How can I solve this? Is it a common error?
Thanks a lot guys, hope you guys can help me.
Sorry about my english, it is not good.
Bye Bye
Well, I think you'll need to send it in. Can't think of any software issues causing the problem... However, you can try to use official software again (8107 is tango right? and not yet officially published or is it?)
My Girlfriend had the same issue !
She send it in and got a new one
Just do it for you it is much easier
Hey guys, thanks a lot for the help.
I`ll contact samsung anyway, but I bought it on the US and I live in Brazil. I really don`t know if it will work.
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Hi all,
I have a friend who has a bricked Legend, and I have said that I will attempt to install a updated ROM for her.....
Problem is, although I have done this a few times with MY LG GT540, I have done nothing with HTC.
Could anyone point me in the right direction for a guide to updating the Legend to the latest ROM, including any downloads that I'd need.
Thanks very much,
Mango
I would start with the sticky at the top of THIS page.
Good luck.
Thanks Dirk (Love the name, by the way!)
But looking through that it's very difficult to get a sense of what I'll need to do, and in what order.....
The LG is pretty easy, as you have a KDZ installer......But on that stickie it seems a bit random!
Right....having now got the Legend in front of me, I need to know what to do!
It seems to be having a software glitch on the previous update.....Cannot get in to see which update it was, and my friend has no idea either.
She had sent it back to V'phone, and also HTC to get them to do something, but they keep fobbing her off.
I said I'd have a look, but it really doesn't seem as straight forward as LG!
Are you ever able to boot into a working OS (doesn't sound like it), or does it crash out before loading the desktop?
What sort of errors or faults are we dealing with here basically?
Basically, it starts up.....
It loads up the OS, but from there, it can take anything from 2-5mins to freeze up.
The notifications bar will not pull down, and then, when it does it sticks.
I've said that she probably needs it to be re-installed.....(Hopefully with a newer version).
Vodaphone and HTC have both been useless for her. I woulda thpought HTC would've just flashed it and be done....but no!
So I thought I'd come searching on here! But the sticky doesn't help me that much! I'm from the LG forum, where everything is set out in !idiot guides"!!
I do work in IT, so I am pretty competent, but haven't touched an HTC before!
Thanks for your replies
Right....Done a factory reset, and when the Legend comes on, it is completely unresponsive.
Plus, the screen image shakes from side to side, in a quite violent manner!
It would appear that I can move the screen without even touching it!
Any help is gratefully received!!
Sounds like a hardware issue then. If you were able to factory reset without any improvement at all i'd say that software problems are pretty much ruled out.
If i were you i would have a good rant at Vodafone until they agree to swap the unit with a working model.
Thanks again, Dirk....
I have emailed her to let her know your thoughts!.
Long, dark tea-time awaits
Always a pleasure to speak with a fellow fan
Good luck with the phone. Vodafone have always caved in when i've kicked up a stink about various faults etc so i hope your friend gets a result.
Apparently, she has already been intouch with both HTC and V'phone....and neither are prepared to do anything about it.....
Still worth a screaming match with them???
On an unrelated point..... Did you see Steven Mangan as Dirk? Was disappointed that the book was so thoroughly mashed, but was still entertaining!
Hello everyone,
I am getting my Samsung Galaxy S2 tomorrow from a guy that has used the phone for less than a week. He told me that the phone is like brand new, no scratches, etc. I am kind of worried, because he told me that he installed the latest version of Cyanogen 7. He told me to NOT reboot the phone, because I am going to encounter problems ; he told me that the android setup (or whatever) is going to pop up. Also, I don't know what he was talking about, but he said he couldn't delete applications.
I don't know anything about android, is it possible to change the OS or even fix the issues he has mentionned?
Edit : He told me that he unlocked the phone, using an ''illegal'' application. Will the guarantee still work ?
If I change OS, is it still going to be unlocked? Or will I have to re-unlock it?
Thanks in advance,
heyangel
Yes it's possible. I suggest you take a look in the forums including guides regarding your new phone.
You've got nothing to worry about, enjoy the best phone on the market
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
Thank you for your fast and nice reply. I really appreciate it.
A friend of mine told me that it might brick, if I am unlucky while changing OS. I am really afraid, since I am paying 500$ for it. Is it worth it? Less than 3 weeks of usage.
Edit : He just told me he fixed the issue, he can delete applications.
Hello guys,
I have recntly joined the htc HD club i m not much into technical side
I m having some problems regarding this cell fone:
* Phone is really slow n not responding well and at times i really need to tap hard on screen to open a program...
* Time for received SMS is 1 hour later..
* is there any updates available?
Windows 6.5 is installed in it...
Waiting for experts....
Helpppp
anyone???????
are there any experts???
1# non responding touchscreen:
it might be broken. If your device runs fast, but responds badly to touch.
if it's also lagging, then all i can suggest to do is to reset to factory default. Since it's new phone to you, you shouldn't lose precious data(formats/erases all information stored in phones memory).
2# not really sure, but how about phone calls? can you always phone people? because it might be not connecting with your service provider.
Well, other than that, all i can do is to suggest bringing it to local workshop, or to shop where you bough it if you have guarantee.
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1# non responding touchscreen:
it might be broken. If your device runs fast, but responds badly to touch.
if it's also lagging, then all i can suggest to do is to reset to factory default. Since it's new phone to you, you shouldn't lose precious data(formats/erases all information stored in phones memory).
2# not really sure, but how about phone calls? can you always phone people? because it might be not connecting with your service provider.
Well, other than that, all i can do is to suggest bringing it to local workshop, or to shop where you bough it if you have guarantee.
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thanks for ur reply
The lcd is not broken, its really slow
secondly all things are working fine but its lagging
hello,
i bought a samsung focus 2 from ebay not knowing it was originally a store demo model. it was on the 7.5 OS but was able to force the 7.8 official release onto it (just kept doing the update till it went through). but it didn't fix the issue with it loading the demo software once it would boot back up. i have followed all the ideas posted on here about doing soft/hard resets but know the info is stored on a portion of the phone that updates won't overwrite.
i have done my searches on here and they were never answered by the person who started the thread and were quite old as well. is there a generic ROM i can load that will block the demo or does anyone know how i can hack the phone (bootloader, registry) to stop or delete this nonsense.
i cannot get my money back for this phone as the person deleted their ebay/paypal account. i have been on the phone with both and it's just not going to happen. so my only option is to hack the phone.... i don't want to sell it to someone else knowing it has this problem as i know it will come back on me and i just don't have it in me to rip someone off like i was basically just done.
i'm extremely noob when it comes to hacking a phone or registry so would need it in simple instructions.
it seems like a nice phone and would be a great backup so i don't want to brick it or break it. i would like to eventually use it so anyones help would be greatly appreciated.
this is the white samsung focus 2 SGH-I667
now that i look, i'm not 100% sure it actually updated to 7.8. it says it on the about screen, but it feels like it's still on 7.5... how can i be sure it's updated or not.
thanks !
Go to windowsphonehacker.com and try the tutorial for installing custom ROM in Samsung phones.
(I can't post the link because I'm a new member)
7.8 has resizable tiles like wp8, check your start screen
I have the same problem. I bought the demo phone for my wife ): Did you solved ? Thank you.
faaktoo said:
I have the same problem. I bought the demo phone for my wife ): Did you solved ? Thank you.
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if you can find a custom rom for this device then that will do the trick but having looked at the focus 2 forum, it seems to be a device that has received no attention at all!
There are no unlocks, no roms, no nothing!
Mabie the other WP hacking sites might have one but on here there's nothing for that phone, strange!
I'm fooled by the eBay seller. I do not want to cheat someone else.
I can't believe that no one wants to solve the problem with the second generation of Samsun Focus phones!
I'm willing to pay. Just to have functional phone
faaktoo said:
I'm fooled by the eBay seller. I do not want to cheat someone else.
I can't believe that no one wants to solve the problem with the second generation of Samsun Focus phones!
I'm willing to pay. Just to have functional phone
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Hi There I was just reading your post. I think you have a Focus 2? Well I have a Samsung Focus S, and it is also on demo mode, just finished debranding it and interloping it also. I also just finished disabling the demo mode. Don't know if it can also work on the Focus 2, it is just a registry edit. maybe it can work for you. If you still need help email me at [email protected]
Hi all,
I'm trying to figure out if I can play Youtube vids and have the screen turned off in order to save battery life.
I can't seem to find anything anywhere, I'm guessing rooting the phone is probably the answer. I have an LG G4 H815. I really miss my old HTC One but I took an upgrade with vodafone and stupidly gave the HTC to my wife!!! Needless to say she was made up as i'd kept it immaculate and scratch free. LG is a cracking phone though fair play. It's unlocked now as I managed to get the NUC code but still has the vodafone splash screen which I hate and know it means rooting to get rid of it, which I don't really want to do (Too scared haha). Anyway, sorry for rambling on and any feedback on the Youtube issue would be great.
Thanks, Martin.
peachy125 said:
Hi all,
I'm trying to figure out if I can play Youtube vids and have the screen turned off in order to save battery life.
I can't seem to find anything anywhere, I'm guessing rooting the phone is probably the answer. I have an LG G4 H815. I really miss my old HTC One but I took an upgrade with vodafone and stupidly gave the HTC to my wife!!! Needless to say she was made up as i'd kept it immaculate and scratch free. LG is a cracking phone though fair play. It's unlocked now as I managed to get the NUC code but still has the vodafone splash screen which I hate and know it means rooting to get rid of it, which I don't really want to do (Too scared haha). Anyway, sorry for rambling on and any feedback on the Youtube issue would be great.
Thanks, Martin.
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Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
There was an older modded version which was made to support also the video playback with screenoff, but now it's outdated.
If you are still interested to see it, here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
Regards
nilac said:
Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
There was an older modded version which was made to support also the video playback with screenoff, but now it's outdated.
If you are still interested to see it, here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
Regards
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Thanks very much for your input, I'll check it out now.