Hi there,
I bought a 'strange phone' at low cost, the model tag is 'HTC M9et', but the setting shown it is HTC Me, and it looks and works exactly like the Me, but it got dual SIM for the Chinese market sold by China Mobile, so I guess most of the h/w are the same as the Me except the radio. I got 2 problem with it, first it misses the update option on the settings so I couldn't do OTA update, it is still running on Lollipop. Secondly the USB mass storage doesn't work, when I connect it to the PC via USB nothing happened except the charging light, actually it does show briefly a lightning icon inside a square box, but nothing happened on the PC side, I tried both Linux and windows both the same., but I can connect card reader via it's USB, so the port is working normally., Because of the above problem I couldn't do USB tethering with it, I used my phones for internet via USB or Bluetooth for long time without problem regardless the computer OS in use. I suspect it is a locked phone the carrier removed some features, but strange is that I can use any SIM with it without problem. What I am trying to do is to get a custom ROM for it hopefully I can get back the full features, but first I must know the correct ROM to use, I don't want to spoil the phone although it is cheap, and I've little experience flashing my Motorola Droid Razar with CM ROM, please help me out many thanks !!!
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Hi,
I just received my phone, and have a couple of total newbie questions. I have never had an android phone, but, have an unlocked android tablet for my daughter. I unlocked it with info from this site. Awesome help!! I couldn`t have done it without you. Needed a new phone, and couldn`t afford the home prices or contracts for the iphones, galaxies, etc, so went for the Jiayu G3. Just started using mine, but and having problem getting windows 7 computer to recognize the device. The screen looks great and so far, it seems nice, but I am not a phone tech. I`m more of a desperate user, willing to learn and try...with direction from someone with experience.
Has anyone else had a problem with this phone being recognized, I guess as a mass storage device, and is there some solution that someone can help me with?
Also, wondering whether or not to unlock the phone, once the first problem is solved. I don`t know too much about the benefit of the unlock in this case. Can someone share info on that? I SAID I`m a newbie, sorry.
Is there any must have software that any of you more experienced users recommend for this phone?
Does ANYONE know where I can find info on it in English, so that I can figure out what I`m pressing?
Seriously....Thank you!
Easter3 said:
Hi,
I just received my phone, and have a couple of total newbie questions. I have never had an android phone, but, have an unlocked android tablet for my daughter. I unlocked it with info from this site. Awesome help!! I couldn`t have done it without you. Needed a new phone, and couldn`t afford the home prices or contracts for the iphones, galaxies, etc, so went for the Jiayu G3. Just started using mine, but and having problem getting windows 7 computer to recognize the device. The screen looks great and so far, it seems nice, but I am not a phone tech. I`m more of a desperate user, willing to learn and try...with direction from someone with experience.
Has anyone else had a problem with this phone being recognized, I guess as a mass storage device, and is there some solution that someone can help me with?
Also, wondering whether or not to unlock the phone, once the first problem is solved. I don`t know too much about the benefit of the unlock in this case. Can someone share info on that? I SAID I`m a newbie, sorry.
Is there any must have software that any of you more experienced users recommend for this phone?
Does ANYONE know where I can find info on it in English, so that I can figure out what I`m pressing?
Seriously....Thank you!
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Are you still having problems connecting as mass storage as i just plugged mine into my sons windows 7 pc and it installed drivers straight away. Whe you connect to pc does usb connected not show on screen and a turn on usb storage button not appear. If not then when you plug in the cable swipe down from the top of the phone to see the notification area. One of the notifications should read Connected As USB Storage Touch for other usb options. Now yours might say media device or camera (ptp) just push that button and you should be taked to a screen with 3 choices, usb storage-media device-camera(ptp) select usb storage and if drivers do not start to install pull out cable and plug in again and hit connect as usb staorage and then OK. Hope this helps, I have mine rooted but I would not bother as there is going to be an Jelly Bean update released if you root you won't get the over the air update or might even fail and download and manual update. Phone works great just as it is.
hello all! if you have a problem driver download PDANET install it on the PC and connect your phone. install the drivers it must be!
here is that if some help ....
Hello everyone. I am new in this forum.
The reason I registered is because I bought a ZOPO ZP700 about 5 months ago and I've been having serious problems with it. At first I thought that the touch screen sensor got screwed up because when I touched-selected an icon or option, the phone would select anything but what I wanted. I cannot even type a proper SMS or punch in a password because the phone has a mind of its own and it types characters by itself. It pops up windows by itself and if I'm lucky enough I get to tap-select the option I want after like 10 tries. I have also noticed that it goes even crazier if it's plugged in the power charger.
I have also attached a little video to show what's going on.
I am using the original ROM the phone came with (it was already rooted by default) and Android 4.2.2.
I read somewhere that ZOPO has officially published Android 4.4 Kitkat for the ZP700 model but I cannot install it using the phone's default update app. I have downloaded it separately but I keep having problems using the flashtools, etc. I'm a rookie with such stuff.
Is there anyone who can help? I would like to install Android 4.4 or at least be able to flash the ROM, well, if that's the issue here.
Soooo frustrated!
Thank you in advance.
Hi,
Hopefully its not a hardware issue but if it turns out to be consider sending it in for RMA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
This is a good place to ask for help as your phone doesn't have a specific subforum
Best of luck!
demkantor said:
Hi,
Hopefully its not a hardware issue but if it turns out to be consider sending it in for RMA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
This is a good place to ask for help as your phone doesn't have a specific subforum
Best of luck!
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Thank you, I'll try that
My issue is extremely complicated. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. I'd rather not do a reset because I have too much I need on there. So here is a breakdown. I have a working SIM card, Just replaced screen after ex broke it last year. its not attached to my google, findmymobile does not have my phone on there. USB debugging is not checked on my phone. again i cant hard reset it because i need whats on my phone. there has to be something i can do.
XDA Visitor said:
My issue is extremely complicated. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. I'd rather not do a reset because I have too much I need on there. So here is a breakdown. I have a working SIM card, Just replaced screen after ex broke it last year. its not attached to my google, findmymobile does not have my phone on there. USB debugging is not checked on my phone. again i cant hard reset it because i need whats on my phone. there has to be something i can do.
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Hi, thanks for using XDA assist!
First, please register an account and then you may ask your question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192886
Your device experts are located there and will be able to help.
Good luck!
I have a umi iron but if I plug in the battery it doesn't boot but it gets a bit hot so it's kind of working except that the screen doesn't turn on for some reason. This all happened after I installed a sim card in it.
XDA Visitor said:
I have a umi iron but if I plug in the battery it doesn't boot but it gets a bit hot so it's kind of working except that the screen doesn't turn on for some reason. This all happened after I installed a sim card in it.
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Hello, and thank you for using XDA Assist!
Strange issue....
I would create an account so you can post in other forums, and then add a post to the > Android Development and Hacking > Android General > UMI IRON, 5.5" IPS Full HD, MTK6753, 3GB RAM, Sony IMX214, Android 5.1, Eyeprint ID thread.
Please include the conditions you mentioned here, as well as any potential customization's you may have tried (e.g. root), and if there was any recent OTA (firmware upgrade).
If no customization's were done, it could just be a faulty phone which if it has a warranty, wouldn't be voided yet. So replacement with your provider/supplier is still an option.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Today my Galaxy S4 broke and the screen shows nothing and the touch does not work. I know its broken by the fact its shadered too. Im getting a new phone but I need to get some things off of it before I do but there is one fatal flaw... USB debugging is off. This means i can't use adb or any programs like [email protected] to get the files off or enable debugging. Iv been spending hours trying to figure out how to get my pictures and files off but with no luck and im getting kinda frustrated.
I am using a Galaxy S4 running Android 4.4.2 and it is Rooted with SuperUser, if that will help at all.
Any way I can get my pictures and files off is welcome, but please do not just point me to a different forum as iv been looking for hours and can't find anything. Google was not in my favor this time...
Also note I am not using a SD card, kinda dumb on my part...
please help...
Hi,
Is your Galaxy S4 is secure-locked?
Also, this thread should be moved to Q&A section of Galaxy S4 forum so Galaxy S4 users are able to assist you more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/help
Sent from my GT-I9500
krasCGQ said:
Hi,
Is your Galaxy S4 is secure-locked?
Also, this thread should be moved to Q&A section of Galaxy S4 forum so Galaxy S4 users are able to assist you more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/help
Sent from my GT-I9500
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Oh ok sorry, im new lol
Also yes, it does have a pattern lock. Thats why im unable to access it with windows explorer etc.
Nuxxy said:
Oh ok sorry, im new lol
Also yes, it does have a pattern lock. Thats why im unable to access it with windows explorer etc.
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Don't worry. I'm also a Galaxy S4 user (yes, it's GT-I9500!).
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I don't really know if you're on a custom rom but found something with Kies
Kies will not let you access your phone unless you unlock the screen on the device, this can be done relatively easily!
Go onto the Samsung website and click the 'find my phone' button (or simply google this).
Log in and there will be an option on the left hand side of the screen to unlock your screen remotely, click this and when the progress bar filled it will say 'your phone is now unlocked'.
Connect with your USB Cable and Kies will allow you access to your files.
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This just happened to me! Phone works but screen and LCD broken and unresponsive. I had a screen lock too so what I did was I took off the back plate, removed the battery, and unscrewed the six screws to uncover the PCB board under the back housing. Then I carefully disconnected all the tiny ribbon connectors. I waited a minute just to be superstitious and then reconnected all the ribbon connectors and put everything back to how it was. Then I downloaded Kies from the Samsung website, plugged my phone into a computer via USB and was able to view all my files! Something about disconnecting the PCB board resets the default settings to factory state but doesn't delete any data at all.
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Good luck and I hope this helps with new ideas
baudbox said:
I don't really know if you're on a custom rom but found something with Kies
Good luck and I hope this helps with new ideas
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The first one with "Find my phone" doesn't work anymore, plus i don't have a samsung account i use Google for everything.
The second one i don't want to open up my phone because im using it with US cellar on a 2-year contract, meaning if i totally break it (not just the screen like it is now), then i wont be able to trade it back in and get at least some of my money back.