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Hello everyone,
I'm thinking to buy this very good devices but I read on some italian sites that there are some batch that have notification led bugged.
I'm explain better: they told that the led is shifted from the normal position and isn't so visible as other batch.
Anyone of you have this problem?
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nope, mine is at the right position and works well
alex_oO said:
nope, mine is at the right position and works well
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Thanks.
Can you do a photo so I can compare with the one that I will buy today?
Will seems strange but on internet there aren't any photo of the one s notification led.
For me hte LED, comparing to the Desire is less noticable
I don't know if this is a bug or a feature, but the led is definitely too back behind the ear-piece net.
Just got my grey one s yesterday so not sure what is normal what is not in terms of notification light.
My light is located at the second row of the speaker holes, the 5th hole from the left. it is yes quite small compared to my incredible s, and during daylight, you have to be close to the phone in order to see it.
Is it normal?
This is my same location of hte led as well
h.han said:
Just got my grey one s yesterday so not sure what is normal what is not in terms of notification light.
My light is located at the second row of the speaker holes, the 5th hole from the left. it is yes quite small compared to my incredible s, and during daylight, you have to be close to the phone in order to see it.
Is it normal?
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my led is in the same location and it is much less visible as compared with my 2 years old desire...
The problem is not where is the led, but the fact that notification is still buggy after update 1.78.401.2: the other morning for example I had 3 emails but there was no led blinking. Others too reported led not working or working just for the first 5 minutes...
hexaae said:
The problem is not where is the led, but the fact that notification is still buggy after update 1.78.401.2: the other morning for example I had 3 emails but there was no led blinking. Others too reported led not working or working just for the first 5 minutes...
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I have the opposite problem. My LED flashes for new emails, but does not stop when I access the mail app! (Still on original 1.53 base).
Have some problem.
LED blinking for a few minuts and after don't blinking
Mine is just fine.
Mine was useless. You can't even see the led from the sides,only when u look pretty much straight at phone. Led is behind the speaker grill.
orenfl said:
my led is in the same location and it is much less visible as compared with my 2 years old desire...
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Also coming from Desire, this is a topic of concern for me as well, since I usually look at my phone from an angle when it isn't in my hand...
Same issue with the One X
kolyan said:
Mine was useless. You can't even see the led from the sides,only when u look pretty much straight at phone. Led is behind the speaker grill.
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fully agree!
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kolyan said:
Mine was useless. You can't even see the led from the sides,only when u look pretty much straight at phone. Led is behind the speaker grill.
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good and cool idea as far as design goes, but most definitely not good for notifications
Mine is international unlocked, but with french CID. The led is too down and catches up just the first row of holes on the grill.
I must say it's completely unusable. I'm looking for a way to hardware fix it with some light conductive material.
Maybe a software patch to boost up the LED current will be also needed.
On HTC Mozart it's also under the speaker grill, but it's way to bright compared with the One S one.
mine works except I notice it only blink for like 5 minutes and turn itself off.
Mine is kinda useless, since it's almost impossible to see it unless you hold the phone in your hands...
I'm fairly certain that my "green" LED is either burned out or the circuitry is no longer working properly. I know it's highly unlikely that LEDs burn out, but it seems to be. I noticed today that i wasn't getting any blinking lights when i got texts (green) but i am getting facebook notification blinks (blue). After much googling, i read all about the "restore" issues people had. I did several FDRs without restoring and even reflashed my firmware with no luck. Finally fed up, i tried testing settings with Light Flow. After trying red, green, blue, yellow, orange, and white. The only settings that made my LED work were blue and white, but the weird part was that both white and blue settings caused the LED to blink blue, but at least it blinks now.
Anyone else have anything like this happen? I've had the phone since it came out so i can't exchange it, i guess i'll just live with it until my upgrade. Just wondering if i'm the only one.....
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I'm fairly certain that my "green" LED is either burned out or the circuitry is no longer working properly. I know it's highly unlikely that LEDs burn out, but it seems to be. I noticed today that i wasn't getting any blinking lights when i got texts (green) but i am getting facebook notification blinks (blue). After much googling, i read all about the "restore" issues people had. I did several FDRs without restoring and even reflashed my firmware with no luck. Finally fed up, i tried testing settings with Light Flow. After trying red, green, blue, yellow, orange, and white. The only settings that made my LED work were blue and white, but the weird part was that both white and blue settings caused the LED to blink blue, but at least it blinks now.
Anyone else have anything like this happen? I've had the phone since it came out so i can't exchange it, i guess i'll just live with it until my upgrade. Just wondering if i'm the only one.....
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Download LightFlow from the play store. The free version will support quite a few applications (the paid one supports more apps and has a few more features.) In any event, Lightflow allows you to set the color of the light for different apps, and it has a test feature which will cycle all the colors. On my phone, I can get green, red, blue, light blue, purple, red, yellow-ish, and a white/indigo-ish color. Not all the colors work, some default to a similar color.
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Download LightFlow from the play store. The free version will support quite a few applications (the paid one supports more apps and has a few more features.) In any event, Lightflow allows you to set the color of the light for different apps, and it has a test feature which will cycle all the colors. On my phone, I can get green, red, blue, light blue, purple, red, yellow-ish, and a white/indigo-ish color. Not all the colors work, some default to a similar color.
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I appreciate the reply, but it's clear you didn't actually read my post. I did all that with light flow. The only color that works is blue. So far in my research, i've found one other person that had a similar story where only his blue LED worked, But the thread ended with no solution and no one else had issues.
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I appreciate the reply, but it's clear you didn't actually read my post. I did all that with light flow. The only color that works is blue. So far in my research, i've found one other person that had a similar story where only his blue LED worked, But the thread ended with no solution and no one else had issues.
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Hmm sorry about that -- missed that you were using Lightflow. So, the LED is not burned out because other colors work, as far as I know it's only one light up there, not one per color (I could be wrong about that though.) Have you tried a factory reset?
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Hmm sorry about that -- missed that you were using Lightflow. So, the LED is not burned out because other colors work, as far as I know it's only one light up there, not one per color (I could be wrong about that though.) Have you tried a factory reset?
-- Dan
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he said he tried multiple FDRs...FDR means factory data reset
Correct, several factory resets. The way LEDs work is that there has to be a different LED die for each color. So it's not technically just one LED. Even if it's one housing. Knowing what I know about LEDs, my guess is that it is an issue with the circuitry and not just a bad die in the LED. If this phone wasn't glued together for a watertight seal, I would open it up and investigate. But seeing as how the only problem I'm having is the color of the LED, I'll leave it alone so I don't break something else.
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Sheesh - I'm really not scoring any points today, somehow I missed the FDR line too. Have you tried using RSD-Lite (or one of the RAZR HD tools) to flash everything back to stock?
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Sheesh - I'm really not scoring any points today, somehow I missed the FDR line too. Anyway, there are definitely RGB LEDs, that produce an array of colors from a single light, so I'm still not convinced this is a hardware problem.
Have you tried using RSD-Lite (or one of the RAZR HD tools) to flash everything back to stock?
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Haha, you lost more points yet again.... yes in my original post I stated that I reflashed the firmware.
Also, I don't mean to sound like a know-it-all... but LEDs can only produce 1 color of light. Those RGB LEDs you speak of actually have a different die for each color. Even though it is in the same housing, it is controlled by 3 different inputs (circuits). That's what leads me to believe it's the circuit more so than having a die or two burned out.
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Haha, you lost more points yet again.... yes in my original post I stated that I reflashed the firmware.
Also, I don't mean to sound like a know-it-all... but LEDs can only produce 1 color of light. Those RGB LEDs you speak of actually have a different die for each color. Even though it is in the same housing, it is controlled by 3 different inputs (circuits). That's what leads me to believe it's the circuit more so than having a die or two burned out.
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Good grief! Anyway - yeah - I read more about those because I was curious, and you are correct, they appear to just house three separate circuits inside them.
So, yeah, I think it is a hardware problem now. Should be easy to get a replacement though, just have the Verizon person use Lightflow on a working phone...
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Good grief! Anyway - yeah - I read more about those because I was curious, and you are correct, they appear to just house three separate circuits inside them.
So, yeah, I think it is a hardware problem now. Should be easy to get a replacement though, just have the Verizon person use Lightflow on a working phone...
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I've had the phone since last October, I'm pretty sure it's too late to get a replacement, or is it? Also, I don't have the insurance on it.
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Maybe not a direct replacement in a VZW store, but you should be able to -- the phone has a 1 year warranty from Moto.
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You should be able to -- the phone has a 1 year warranty from Moto.
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Would I have to go through moto though, or can I go through vzw? I'm rooted but I can flash back to stock if I want to. The only concern I have is that if I get a replacement, it will most likely have the latest unrootable firmware. I don't want that either.
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Not sure - I've never done a warranty replacement before. Getting a refurbished one is a concern -- but I wouldn't worry too much about the firmware. If you search thorough here and droidrzr.com you'll find some posts from people who've been in this predicament. Supposedly people have successfully flashed back to the old rootable/unlockable firmware and then protected root and re-updated the phone via an OTA.
One year is standard i think
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You have one year. I'd call up verizon. Hopefully they give you a decent replacement that isn't updated so you can unlock the bootloader (just in case you ever decide you want to have full access some day).
Crazy idea here but maybe you could try this. Go to play store, then my apps. Look at a Motorola app like smart actions. Click more by motorola. Install the notification light app. It's just a toggle. Add the widget to a home screen. Toggle the light off. Keep it off all day. Then try turning it back on and see what happens.
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Well after looking up the teardown procedure and seeing that it actually is very easy on this phone, only about 2 minutes to disassemble this phone, I opened this bad boy up and discovered it is definitely hardware related. Pic below. Good news is that I can get the replacement part I need for $9 online. Then I don't have to deal with firmware issues or having moto or Verizon say it was my fault and charging me. Here's the pic.
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Nice. Hope that fixes it. But I also hope if you ever need to send your phone in they don't complain. Oh well guess the warranty is almost up anyway...
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Great! Which tools did you need? I want to do this too. Can you please post the link for where you got the replacement part from?
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skpamnani said:
Great! Which tools did you need? I want to do this too. Can you please post the link for where you got the replacement part from?
Sent from my XT925 using xda premium
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Not sure of I can post links, but if you search eBay for RAZR HD ear speaker, you can find it for $19.99 and free shipping from California. It'll be refurbished. The one I screen captured above from etrade supply was only $9 but it was $20 for shipping from China. So I went with the eBay one.
I used a single torx wrench (shown below) it's an XTD-6. It's all I had. But according to the teardown procedure, the specified tool you need is a T5 torx. I guess either will work.
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Hi,
I have a Z3 and it happens from time to time randomly.
The screen would seems washed out in "grey" somehow...
For example,
I use the Dark theme for LINE application. Normally it would be pretty Dark Grey. But when it happens, it becomes Light Grey.
It is not only happening in just this application, but in all other application as well.
I took a screenshot of it while it's washed out. Then I took another screenshot of it while it's normal.
When I compare both of the screenshots. Both of them look EXACTLY the same... So I guess it's not a software problem but a screen hardware problem instead?
Not sure if any of you have this issue?
It's hard to explain, hope it was clear enough....
Thanks in advance!
Try to turn off X-Reality in display settings. See how it goes.
I tried it and even restarted my phone. Still the same
dashrink said:
Try to turn off X-Reality in display settings. See how it goes.
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MagicHunta said:
Hi,
I have a Z3 and it happens from time to time randomly.
The screen would seems washed out in "grey" somehow...
For example,
I use the Dark theme for LINE application. Normally it would be pretty Dark Grey. But when it happens, it becomes Light Grey.
It is not only happening in just this application, but in all other application as well.
I took a screenshot of it while it's washed out. Then I took another screenshot of it while it's normal.
When I compare both of the screenshots. Both of them look EXACTLY the same... So I guess it's not a software problem but a screen hardware problem instead?
Not sure if any of you have this issue?
It's hard to explain, hope it was clear enough....
Thanks in advance!
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my guess is, it's simply the display brightness which is automatically set
Everyone has this problem I also have its software related and Sony has to fix it, it mostly happened with whatsapp and soundenhancement app in Lollipop it seemed fixed
I have the same exact problem. Turning the screen off and on fixes it temporarily. I thought it was a hardware issue at first.
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Everyone has this problem I also have its software related and Sony has to fix it, it mostly happened with whatsapp and soundenhancement app in Lollipop it seemed fixed
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Oh really? I thought it was a hardware issue as both screenshots looked exactly the same though they were suppose to be different. Thanks for the heads up!
Aronuser said:
my guess is, it's simply the display brightness which is automatically set
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I'm sure it's not the brightness.... I tried changing the brightness and even unchecking Auto. Still the same.
oSandmaNo said:
I have the same exact problem. Turning the screen off and on fixes it temporarily. I thought it was a hardware issue at first.
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Yes that's exactly my problem! Turning screen off and on fixes it temporarily.... You thought it was a hardware issue at first? So it's actually a software issue? Have you found a fix already?
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Oh really? I thought it was a hardware issue as both screenshots looked exactly the same though they were suppose to be different. Thanks for the heads up!
I'm sure it's not the brightness.... I tried changing the brightness and even unchecking Auto. Still the same.
Yes that's exactly my problem! Turning screen off and on fixes it temporarily.... You thought it was a hardware issue at first? So it's actually a software issue? Have you found a fix already?
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I adjusted the white balance a bit and my display hasnt been washed out so far.
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I adjusted the white balance a bit and my display hasnt been washed out so far.
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Hmmm i played with white balance, and i still get the washed out from time to time... is it really not a hardware issue?
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Hmmm i played with white balance, and i still get the washed out from time to time... is it really not a hardware issue?
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I dont think its a hardware issue as it gets fixed after turning the screen off and on. It's definitely a software issue.
Its back in lollipop!! This is frustrating
Hey guys,
because the display of my phone was broken, it has been replaced by a "new" one. Unfortunately the new display shows the burn-in-effect. The navigation bar, which is on-screen, is not 100% vanishing, when for example a bright video is watched. So the company which repaired the phone is claiming that this is issue is caused by the software.
My question is: This cant be true right? The burn-in-effect is always caused by hardware right?
I would like to show you an image, but I dont know how? No links allowed for the first 10 posts :/
Thanks guys
Zuhlan said:
Hey guys,
because the display of my phone was broken, it has been replaced by a "new" one. Unfortunately the new display shows the burn-in-effect. The navigation bar, which is on-screen, is not 100% vanishing, when for example a bright video is watched. So the company which repaired the phone is claiming that this is issue is caused by the software.
My question is: This cant be true right? The burn-in-effect is always caused by hardware right?
I would like to show you an image, but I dont know how? No links allowed for the first 10 posts :/
Thanks guys
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It depends... Can you pm me the picture? I can take a look and try to decide which it is...
Sent from Lenovo a6000 1GB version.
MGlolenstine said:
It depends... Can you pm me the picture? I can take a look and try to decide which it is...
Sent from Lenovo a6000 1GB version.
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Hey MGlolenstine,
here is a link to a picture with my screen. Replace the xx
hxxp://imgur.com/a/fA9Oa
Thank you for you help.
If the screen on the picture is supposed to be 100% white, then yes, it's hardware. Your question was "May software cause burn-in effect" and the answer is yes. On most "plasma" TVs there was burn in effect if the static picture was shown for a long time. And what the burn-in effect does, it makes picture "ghost" on the place, where picture used to be. Try turning your screen black(turn it off) and try to see, if the bar is still there. If the bar is still there(even barely visible), it's 100% hardware and if the bar isn't there (and I mean completely vanished) it's 100% software.
Yes on this picture Ive set the brightness to 100%. So its caused by the screen-component itself right?
But when screen is turned off, the navigation bar is 100% black. :/ You said this is caused by the software then. So its unsure what it is caused by?
What do you mean by it being 100% black? Like 100% invisible? You can try flashing it with torch, to see if the bar is really 100% gone, because this burn-in is usually caused by "lazy pixels" as we call them on led displays I'm 90% sure it's hardware issue... Go and replace your screen 2nd time on (replacers) warranty.
Sent from Lenovo a6000 1GB version.
Yes its 100% invisible. Even with a flash light. Ive already sent it to this company twice. And they said its not their fault, its caused by the software.
So my next step is to send my phone to a surveyor to check if it caused by the hardware. But I want to be pretty sure that it is the hardware before I send it, because I dont want to waste money.
Do you have LED or LCD display?
Sent from Lenovo a6000 1GB version.
Its a nexus 6 with an Amoled display.
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Its a nexus 6 with an Amoled display.
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OK so they might just be lazy pixels... Can I ask you to run pixelwake gif for led displays? Try it and you'll see if it works... :fingers_crossed:
what do you mean by pixelwake gif? Ive never heard of this.
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what do you mean by pixelwake gif? Ive never heard of this.
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Sorry but that gif was used long time ago, to try to fix led pixels by showing many colors... I found this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/...s+fix&pcampaignid=APPU_1_2eKeV-6BBYS5UfGelNAP its supposed to fix your pixels... Test it and it might work.. Sorry for such a long link
Hey MGlolenstine,
thanks for the link. Unfortunately the app did not work. My idea is now to order a new display and replace this with the defect one. So I can be 100% sure.
Thank you very much for your help and have a nice day.
No problem, I'm glad that we resolved the issue wish you luck on your path to victory cya
Hey Guys n' Gals!
Question, has anybody had their primary screen malfunction?
Now when I fold my phone either open or closed, the screen sometimes goes black. After 1-2sec the screen turns on again.
Sometimes the screen also flashes in a bright yellowish or green color when it is being folded.
Anyone have these symptoms? Any fix? or is it a hardware issue?
Thats is EXACT issue i had, i sent it in repair but they could not fix it... but instead put a diffrent firmware on it or something
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Thats is EXACT issue i had, i sent it in repair but they could not fix it... but instead put a diffrent firmware on it or something
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Woah what?
different firmware? they did not change the screen?
Does your screen now work again with no issues?
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Hey Guys n' Gals!
Question, has anybody had their primary screen malfunction?
Now when I fold my phone either open or closed, the screen sometimes goes black. After 1-2sec the screen turns on again.
Sometimes the screen also flashes in a bright yellowish or green color when it is being folded.
Anyone have these symptoms? Any fix? or is it a hardware issue?
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Most likely a hardware problem. Could be a lose connection or something more serious. Did you drop your phone or something before this started?
Take it to warranty asap
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Most likely a hardware problem. Could be a lose connection or something more serious. Did you drop your phone or something before this start?
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Nope, I have not dropped the phone. It just started all of a sudden.
BWA80 said:
Nope, I have not dropped the phone. It just started all of a sudden.
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You'll have to get it checked at a good service centre. Let's hope it is a minor issue.
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Thats is EXACT issue i had, i sent it in repair but they could not fix it... but instead put a diffrent firmware on it or something
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There is no way a firmware would resolve a hardware issue (if it was that)
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Woah what?
different firmware? they did not change the screen?
Does your screen now work again with no issues?
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It did fix it, lol i just reflashed it with stock firmware, no issues yet