Should I restore to stock TMobile software before I turn in my op7. I'm on beta 11.
Probably a good idea just in case your phone is inspected by an overachiever
I would use that phone for a few days before you turn in your op7. You might find you don't like it, also read up about LGs update history, good chance that phone will be on 10 for a real long time, if you like updates LG is not great to own.
Also yeah I would just use the msmtool and put it back to stock, also wipes it real good.
whoamanwtf said:
I would use that phone for a few days before you turn in your op7. You might find you don't like it, also read up about LGs update history, good chance that phone will be on 10 for a real long time, if you like updates LG is not great to own.
Also yeah I would just use the msmtool and put it back to stock, also wipes it real good.
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So basically, I bought my phone within the month the phone came out. I loved everything about it and I felt happy with my product.
Then later my phone starting powering off randomly and later I find out that my gps isn’t working. So I went to ATT and they replace my phone without a problem.
I finally get another captivate and the phone is working awesome, except for the GPS. Which really didn’t mind me anymore, because I always thought when froyo comes out everything will be working flawlessly. However I was terribly wrong.
When Froyo came out on February 24th 2011, I quickly updated my phone, little did I know it had a HUGE problem. It started powering off my phone again, I was a bit upset. I restored my phone to factory settings and still no luck. I then had no choice but to go back to ATT.
They told me many people are having the same issue. Froyo is the cause of the power off issue! I strongly suggest that nobody should update to froyo until its 100% fixed. They immediately gave me a new captivate, because you aren’t allowed to downgrade to 2.1.
I haven’t yet to test out the GPS, but hopefully its better then my other two. I’m also worried if my phone is even new because there’s this random Screen shot of the ATT store in my gallery. I kind of feel pretty bad going in there and asking for a new phone….. Anyways for those of you that having a working captivate, congrats.
p.s
samsung really fails somtimes.....
Same problem, I think, when 2.2 came out in Europe. It'll be fun to see if they get 2.2.1 out anytime soon.
The only way I've found to get reliable gps is to flash a custom rom.
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Same problem, I think, when 2.2 came out in Europe. It'll be fun to see if they get 2.2.1 out anytime soon.
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Oh, wow, yeah it would be cool if they get 2.2.1 out fast.
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The only way I've found to get reliable gps is to flash a custom rom.
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I already did that, still did not help.
I returned my cap on Sunday for random reboot. Got another one and it got 0 satellites. I figured it was a fluke and went home to update to froyo. Still no lock. I called att to see about getting it replaced. After the phone call from hell (they wanted to troubleshoot data, even though i kept telling them that i had no data issues it was gps) I finally got to warranties. Phone arrives today. I am hoping this one works. I so am tired that they will not say it is a hardware issue. I love the fact that this thing is as hackable as it is. Holding out for the nexus s or galaxy s2.
In the midst of talking/venting at the tier2 rep, he did mention there were data issues with froyo. Wonder how long the fix will be. After seeing the samsung froyo getting pulled back so much for the other galaxy phones, I kinda don't blame the us carriers taking so long to get the stuff out. Then again that is a whole other argument.
Hey, guys. Hoping some of you experts can help me diagnose what's wrong with my Samsung Infuse. I bought it off Craigslist at the end of May, and the guy had the phone with the original screen protector on it, with the original case and all accessories, so I had no reason to believe it had any problems. He told me the phone was already rooted & unlocked, which I wanted since I signed up with Straight Talk. I used it for June & July and had a host of problems, so I put on the CM10 ROM last week to see if it helped. It didn't. Here are the problems I continuously encounter:
1. When going to unlock my phone with a pattern, once in awhile it won't detect my finger-presses. Sometimes nothing shows up at all, sometimes one of the dots will highlight as I pass over it, but it won't draw. Eventually the screen turns off, and I turn it on and try it again. Usually it ends up working.
2. The battery dies much quicker than I expect it should. I tried running JuiceDefender and not running JuiceDefender, and it doesn't seem to make a difference. Even without using my phone much for anything, even with the screen off, the battery will run out before the day is out. It's like if you were driving and had a hole in your tire... seems like some sort of a leak.
3. The cell radio seems flaky. Sometimes I won't get texts on time. A lot of the time I can't access any data, which is very important as I use Google Voice for lots of my texting, so I send a text and it won't go out. Loading web pages or reloading my email shows that it is a data problem.
Those are the primary problems, and I suspect that somehow they are all related. I'm not sure if the Craigslist guy sold me a lemon, or there is some other problem that came up. I've tried multiple ROM's and disabling every app I can think of. Can anyone think of anything that would cause these problems & any way to fix it? Or do I just own a broke phone that I have to throw in the garbage?
Thanks in advance for reading!
a whole slew of problems can lead to a whole slew of possibilities for your issues.
first, i wasnt aware that you could do any of this on a straight talk phone, but i could be wrong. i am not the "expert" you may be looking or hoping for, though one i am sure will show up.
second, i think the response you may get is......did you go to JB straight from Gingerbread??? that will cause HUGE problems.
dd you read OP and follow to a tee??? again HUUUUGGEE problems.
the "never fail" here.....READ READ READ. feel confident as to what you are doing and follow steps one at a time. UNDERSTAND steps one at a time.
first thing that never hurts.....return to stock and start from scratch.
"super everything thread" under development.
Odin "stock-root & modded 3e rcovery.
follow all directions TO THE TTT.
if that doesnt work, you might have to get some mortar, you've got yourself a BRICK.
i know almost everyone else here is more of a expert than i am, but i do believe that is where they will tell you to start
good luck and be sure and thank the experts
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first, i wasnt aware that you could do any of this on a straight talk phone, but i could be wrong. i am not the "expert" you may be looking or hoping for, though one i am sure will show up.
second, i think the response you may get is......did you go to JB straight from Gingerbread??? that will cause HUGE problems.
dd you read OP and follow to a tee??? again HUUUUGGEE problems.
first thing that never hurts.....return to stock and start from scratch.
"super everything thread" under development.
Odin "stock-root & modded 3e rcovery.
follow all directions TO THE TTT.
if that doesnt work, you might have to get some mortar, you've got yourself a BRICK.
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While I have no idea what you're getting at by your Straight Talk comment, as ST is little more than AT&T service that's sold through a 3rd party at a discounted rate, the fact that he's using ST may be part of his problems, at least in regards to the network issues. I'm also having an unbelievable amount of data issues on ST. ST is having some network problems that are affecting a decent amount of customers who are on their AT&T network.
One thing that the OP may want to try is this: Download DNS Changer from the Play Store, and change your primary and secondary DNS to OpenDNS1 and OpenDNS2. Or try different settings, as there are a bunch that are available. That has made at least some difference with my data connectivity issues.
Based on my own experience, having tried to go to JB directly from GB, is that if it's going to affect your radio, it's likely to completely wipe out your EFS data so you won't have ANY cellular or data networking capabilities. As stated, that's simply based on how it worked out for me, and there could easily be other side-effects that just didn't happen to show up for me.
I agree with returning completely to stock UCLB3, with the GB bootloaders. Then flash Entropy's 4.4.2012 Kernel, which will also install CWM Recovery. I'd personally reccomend Heimdall, as it seems to be somewhat simpler. Detailed information on returning to stock via Heimdall can be found in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1629079&highlight=heimdall+uclb3
If you use it, be sure to thank qkster for making it available. He's probably the most helpful person you're likely to find on this forum, especially where us noobs are concerned.
I would take it back to stock and start all over.
Here is a very helpful thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700416
I agree with parrot head. When issues arise go back to stock. That's the best part of our phones. They are damn near impossible to really mess up. Just have to be ware of bootloader flash going wrong. If you got your gb rom from keis your good to go though.
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Appreciate the response, guys. I guess it doesn't hurt to try to start from scratch... AGAIN! It just seems like I'm putting an awful lot of hours into putting new ROM's and bootloaders on this phone. Going to be especially frustrating if I go through all the steps and it still doesn't fix my issues, which would mean my phone is broke. Oh well, guess I have little other choice.
All of the issues sound related..
It shouldn't take long to drop to stock and flash up to JB.. I've bobbled and missed steps here and there and have had to return from stock more times than I care to admit.. even rooting and flashing up the ladder only take about 20 minutes if even that..
Good luck!
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All of the issues sound related..
It shouldn't take long to drop to stock and flash up to JB.. I've bobbled and missed steps here and there and have had to return from stock more times than I care to admit.. even rooting and flashing up the ladder only take about 20 minutes if even that..
Good luck!
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Yes, the flashing process isn't that long, it's getting back my phone to all of my customized settings that ends up taking weeks. Home screen icon positioning, logging in to every app, system settings, etc.
Didn't create a backup?
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Didn't create a backup?
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I've always created backups with Titanium Backup, but when I restore the apps, a lot of them ask me to re-login or re-verify myself.
Thanks for the advice guys.
Spent a whole day going back to stock, then CWM red, then ICS, then Jellybean. Things seem to be markedly better, but the phone still seems laggy in a few places. Is this just because it's not the latest and greatest processor?
Also, the GPS just does not work right. It's still identifying me as being in Missouri even though I'm in Nevada. Consistently. Do I just have to live with that?
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Thanks for the advice guys.
Spent a whole day going back to stock, then CWM red, then ICS, then Jellybean. Things seem to be markedly better, but the phone still seems laggy in a few places. Is this just because it's not the latest and greatest processor?
Also, the GPS just does not work right. It's still identifying me as being in Missouri even though I'm in Nevada. Consistently. Do I just have to live with that?
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Are you still using the Trebuchet Launcher that comes built-in to the JB ROM? If so, that may be part of your lag problems. I just use ADW EX launcher. Here's an excerpt from the Paranoid Android JB OP:
******* EVERYONE: If you experience a sudden lag for no reason, IT is due to Trebuchet. GOOD NEWS though... From reading the log cat on my end, there is a very simple fix... Go to settings -Launcher - Homescreen - And Check "Resize any widget" and you are good to go! Instantly fixes the lag problem that a few have been experiencing. I have located the source code that needs to be changed and this will be enabled by default on future builds. ********
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As far as the GPS goes, I think Samsung just used ****ty receivers in the Infuse. My GPS isn't quite as bad as yours seems to be, but it's nowhere near as accurate or reliable as the GPS chipset in my crummy little Optimus V.
will it seems to be very buggy, first it thinks it is rooted i have been made aware of this because andriod pay wont work . but also its very laggie . app search bar crashes.pauses in screen swaps
you have already posted this
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will it seems to be very buggy, first it thinks it is rooted i have been made aware of this because andriod pay wont work . but also its very laggie . app search bar crashes.pauses in screen swaps
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My thoughts, reflash anew, to start with a clean slate. My phone on Note 8+ ROM, works great. When I have gotten a bug, after some use and new apps, I typically have to go back to un-bugged backup, and better monitor what I put on the phone that causes/caused the bug issue. A little work at times, but worth it,
This phone, for me, is fast, smooth and powerful.
I'm wondering if the person you purchased it from, thought it was buggy for them, and could not figure out how to solve that, so sold it?
I almost entirely regret Giving moto a chance with this phone.
I loved the Z Force, the Z2 was great but this is hot garbage, and every update makes me wish I had a way to go back to android 9.
Is there any custom OS / Firmware I can install? I cant find any LinageOS links that exist, Im sure its asked here 100 times over and over again, but I am also asking, is there a good way to get this guy back to factory default? lol
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I almost entirely regret Giving moto a chance with this phone.
I loved the Z Force, the Z2 was great but this is hot garbage, and every update makes me wish I had a way to go back to android 9.
Is there any custom OS / Firmware I can install? I cant find any LinageOS links that exist, Im sure its asked here 100 times over and over again, but I am also asking, is there a good way to get this guy back to factory default? lol
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What issues are you having?
I've had the phone for almost two years, and still works great with great battery life, after taking all OTAs. I'm BL Unlocked and rooted with Magisk.
Mangu said:
What issues are you having?
I've had the phone for almost two years, and still works great with great battery life, after taking all OTAs. I'm BL Unlocked and rooted with Magisk.
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Im currently having the issue where every like idk 2-5 minutes, I get a lag spike, so typing on the keyboard would go from smooth to holding one key (but all future keys get typed in no problem).
You said Magisk? is that like a CFW?
I get this problem with third party launchers installed.
Do we know if anyone is working on twrp for this device? This is first time in many years i have a phone before all these things were available.
Not being pushy but from the look of things on twrp website not always automatic that they will work on it.
It will take some time to get it. Be careful with risky experiments before it is available. Nobody can tell you a clear time when it will be there. People are bricking their devices because they are not careful.
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Do we know if anyone is working on twrp for this device? This is first time in many years i have a phone before all these things were available.
Not being pushy but from the look of things on twrp website not always automatic that they will work on it.
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Still isn't a working version for the op8. I'm not holding my breath. I'm leaving well enough alone with root. No msm tools yet and that will leave a bunch on new devices in a bad way if people keep proceeding with trying to flash.
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Still isn't a working version for the op8. I'm not holding my breath. I'm leaving well enough alone with root. No msm tools yet and that will leave a bunch on new devices in a bad way if people keep proceeding with trying to flash.
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Oh didn't know 8 didn't have one, came from 7 pro. Geez guess that answers that. I looked but seems above my skill set and i wouldn't be able to support if i somehow got it working.
Not even one for the 7 Pro on Android 11. I flashed it after upgrading and got stuck in a crazy boot loop. Had a lot of fun getting it back. Fortunately, I was able to use a stock boot image to boot then pull all my data off. Then had to MSM it to get it back to normal.
It was not a fun night.
I trade mine in just before 11 got released. Never did beta. Didn't trust it