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Okay,
so I have had the Motorola XT860 for about 2 months, maybe more. The other day the images on m.Facebook.com became broken, thought it was the site, so I ignored it. Than seen the same thing happen to a few other sites and realized it was a browser issue. No worries, so I downloaded a few other browsers; the dolphin HD one - same thing happened on it..So I tried Firefox/Opera/a few others and they weren't loading the same mobile version as the one for android pops up. Became frustrated than took out the battery to find out it didn't help.
So I became frustrated and start researching it(and found out NO one was having this same issue?!).. so after much debate I restarted (wiped) my device, loaded it from scratch to find out the same friggen issue is happening. My moto is stock, no rooting(yet); butt don't have a computer til Saturday. So how can I fix this issue now? How do I reload the browser? my phone is working fine.. just not the browser.
PS: so it seems like transparent images(PNG?) are not loading correctly.. it either shows the image with a black background or the image shows transparent while the background is greyed out. Its hard to explain but, I really need to fix this. If this can't be fixed I'll just swap it out for the galaxy nexus...cause this is beyond annoying..
I have a wiped phone with NO saved contacts, msgs, or apps! what's up with that???
Is the broken image thing related to flash content? How is your youtube in-browser player working?
This sounds very similar to the problem I was having with my first XT860. I had some hard time with Motorola but finally they fixed it (I got replacement phone).
Here are pics from mine to compare:
image1: http://i39.tinypic.com/2vcj8ds.jpg
image2: http://i41.tinypic.com/iypxxw.jpg
first image is http://www.speedtest.net/mini.php - the flash 9 applet to perform speed test and second image is in-browser youtube player. See how controls are garbled, some content like banners/etc on the video is garbled too.
If yours does the same - go have it exchanged (mine took 3 times sending in before they actually recognized there is a problem)
Try going to the market, menu>my apps and scroll down untilyou find the flash player. Select it and see if there is an update. I had an issue with videos in the browser looking kinda like that. For some reason it notify me there was an update. 11.0.1.153 is the current version
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Endoroid said:
Try going to the market, menu>my apps and scroll down untilyou find the flash player. Select it and see if there is an update. I had an issue with videos in the browser looking kinda like that. For some reason it notify me there was an update. 11.0.1.153 is the current version
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Problem appeared right after hard reset with pre-installed Adobe flash. Updating it to 11 actually made the effect worse - instead random color scrambled dots and lines I was getting black boxes.
Motorola repair centre initially didn't see the problem as it was prominent only on flash content, but after I wrote a detailed explanation what the problem is, they sent me a new phone.
leobg said:
Problem appeared right after hard reset with pre-installed Adobe flash. Updating it to 11 actually made the effect worse - instead random color scrambled dots and lines I was getting black boxes.
Motorola repair centre initially didn't see the problem as it was prominent only on flash content, but after I wrote a detailed explanation what the problem is, they sent me a new phone.
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How odd
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leobg said:
Problem appeared right after hard reset with pre-installed Adobe flash. Updating it to 11 actually made the effect worse - instead random color scrambled dots and lines I was getting black boxes.
Motorola repair centre initially didn't see the problem as it was prominent only on flash content, but after I wrote a detailed explanation what the problem is, they sent me a new phone.
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The problem is visible even with a decent browser like opera mobile or is limited to the stupid default browser ?
The Solutor said:
The problem is visible even with a decent browser like opera mobile or is limited to the stupid default browser ?
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Not to derail the thread, but the last time I used Opera it wouldn't even reflow the text when you zoomed in. Pretty craptastic, unless they've fixed it up.
maybe opera 1 for win 3.11...
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maybe opera 1 for win 3.11...
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Lol no, for android about 5 months ago.
For me the problem was with all browsers. Not sure about OP, he seems abandoned the thread.
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Nope still here, having a rough time. How do I do a *clean* install? I wiped the phone 3 times over and its still ****ty. This is a cross browser issue, dolphin HD and the stock android browser had the same issue, same goes for other browsers like opera, Firefox, etc but not AS visible..but still there. So how do I wipe this phone from scratch? The whole phone seems sluggish now and the keyboard all of a sudden is causing typos, or if I hit backspace it'll keep removing everything all of a sudden. I don't know what's happening or why, but for Motorola - if this isn't fixed I'm going to the 4.5" amoled plus Samsung galaxy s2.. this is just stupid and a waste of my time.
So what is the easiest and fastest way to do a real "fresh" install..I'm a noob when it comes to androids..BB is a different story..
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Nope still here, having a rough time. How do I do a *clean* install? I wiped the phone 3 times over and its still ****ty. This is a cross browser issue, dolphin HD and the stock android browser had the same issue, same goes for other browsers like opera, Firefox, etc but not AS visible..but still there. So how do I wipe this phone from scratch? The whole phone seems sluggish now and the keyboard all of a sudden is causing typos, or if I hit backspace it'll keep removing everything all of a sudden. I don't know what's happening or why, but for Motorola - if this isn't fixed I'm going to the 4.5" amoled plus Samsung galaxy s2.. this is just stupid and a waste of my time.
So what is the easiest and fastest way to do a real "fresh" install..I'm a noob when it comes to androids..BB is a different story..
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Since the xt860 has no sbf you can't really do a fresh install afaik. The keyboard thing is a common issue, it was fixed on D3's with the 5.6.890 update. I have the same problem with "m" "b" and the spacebar. I would say get a replacement
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dc2000 said:
So what is the easiest and fastest way to do a real "fresh" install..I'm a noob when it comes to androids..BB is a different story..
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Install from scratch is done with the full SBFs, that afaik are not available yet.
BTW an install with a service sbf followed by a wipe should be equivalent.
That lingo doesn't help me... bf??
dc2000 said:
That lingo doesn't help me... bf??
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But when you know what to search google (or the search button) can help a lot...
BTW have you tried to do a full wipe (from the privacy menu ?)
Since there is no SBF, you've got no much choice. Contact Motorola support or a Bell support if you are with them and have the phone serviced. They will likely give you a new phone.
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That lingo doesn't help me... bf??
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Sbf stands for software backup file or something similar. Google is your friend
I'm by no means an expert but this is how I understand it
Sbf is basically a copy of the phones original firmware. Resets your phone to out of the box new. A factory reset doesn't actually wipe all the partitions, just the ones you as a end user are able to modify(unrooted of course). If there's a problem with a root level file factory reset won't fix it.
If I got any part of that wrong anyone feel free to correct me
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Which is why messing around as a root user without an sbf is risky
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Just updated my phone to the official ICS. (XEN)
Now, Swype works for an hour or so, after that it doesn't react anymore.
Allready did an factory reset, but i still have the same problem.
Does anybody know whats going on, and how I can solve this?
Reboot every hour is a little
Ok, I think Thumb keyboard is the problem.
I bought this a while ago, so with restoring my Google account it was installed automatically after the factory reset.
After deleting this prog the phone works fine.
I hope it stays like this...
Use swift keyboard X
It's best.... I was tried every keyboard out there but bought only swift x..
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I have this same problem. It suddenly freezes and will not work. Only way to get it started is to choose another keyboard, wait a long time, then go back. It STILL freezes after a while. STUPID ICS update.
I have googled everywhere and there still isn't a solution. SWYPE can't do anything cause its built into the Samsung update and not a stand alone app... Come one Samsung! How can you put out an update without checking! Grrrrrr
I need my swype working!
Ok, it did freeze again but just once.
Eskasi, what firmware do you have?
Mine is XEN.
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I have this same problem. It suddenly freezes and will not work. Only way to get it started is to choose another keyboard, wait a long time, then go back. It STILL freezes after a while. STUPID ICS update.
I have googled everywhere and there still isn't a solution. SWYPE can't do anything cause its built into the Samsung update and not a stand alone app... Come one Samsung! How can you put out an update without checking! Grrrrrr
I need my swype working!
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At last someone else has the same issue as me!!!! I am on an SGS2 and it's doing my head in, no matter what version of MIUI I install the new swype just stops working as you say unless I choose another keyboard then it seems to be hit and miss whether it works or not.
Any solution found?
After installing another rom I am fed up with this, there is however an alternative, try the TouchPal Keyboard, similar to swype and actually in a couple of instances better, like sliding up on the number keys to get a number straight away or slide down to get a character straight away, rather than holding the button down, so far after 5 minutes of use works fine. See how you get on.
Try Touchpal Keyboard from the market - it's free and I find is so far as accurate as swype without the headache of freezing.
Same problem for me after ics update. It would freeze on me and while doing that drain my battery as well. Note is performing so much better after disabling swype. I hope they come with a fix soon though,I love swype...
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I have same problem, what I did is delete swype data file from Application\Swype, them reboot.
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Hey,
I have Verizon droid 3 running up in Canada, and its been working fine...however it recently started having issues with the touchscreen.
Basically the screen works normally 3% now, otherwise it only works when the keyboard is open to just above the first row of keys.
If I touch the screen while the keyboard is fully open it wont respond, but when I go back to the working position it will respond to a touch made while fully open (ie; I pressed ok after typing, it didn't submit until I closed the keyboard to the working position, like a delayed response).
It seems like a software issue, but I already hard reset.....
Any ideas? I don't want to change this phone after only 5 months (no Verizon warranty here!)..
Thanks,
--CP
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CrazyPhil said:
Hey,
I have Verizon droid 3 running up in Canada, and its been working fine...however it recently started having issues with the touchscreen.
Basically the screen works normally 3% now, otherwise it only works when the keyboard is open to just above the first row of keys.
If I touch the screen while the keyboard is fully open it wont respond, but when I go back to the working position it will respond to a touch made while fully open (ie; I pressed ok after typing, it didn't submit until I closed the keyboard to the working position, like a delayed response).
It seems like a software issue, but I already hard reset.....
Any ideas? I don't want to change this phone after only 5 months (no Verizon warranty here!)..
Thanks,
--CP
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Which ROM are you on, stock or a custom one?
Its a long shot, but I have odd touchscreen issues when plugged into cheap power sources (inverters, etc). You may want to check the battery - pop it out for a bit, put it back in, maybe try someone else's, etc...
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Phibernaut said:
Its a long shot, but I have odd touchscreen issues when plugged into cheap power sources (inverters, etc). You may want to check the battery - pop it out for a bit, put it back in, maybe try someone else's, etc...
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Haha ya I have odd touchscreen issues when I get to 100% battery and am still plugged in :cyclops:
adamskub said:
Which ROM are you on, stock or a custom one?
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I believe it's stock-ish, I don't remember what I flashed 5 months ago, think I just changed the radio.img:
57.1.60.XT883.ChinaTelecom.en.CN
XT883
2.3.4
n_16.18.16s
2.6.35.7-g790a33c / [email protected] #1
SLNCT-57.1.60
Thanks,
--CP
CrazyPhil said:
I believe it's stock-ish, I don't remember what I flashed 5 months ago, think I just changed the radio.img:
57.1.60.XT883.ChinaTelecom.en.CN
XT883
2.3.4
n_16.18.16s
2.6.35.7-g790a33c / [email protected] #1
SLNCT-57.1.60
Thanks,
--CP
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Oh ok, then I'm not really sure. I would, if you want, try and flash right back to complete stock and see if your having the same troubles. If you are then it's almost guaranteed to be a hardware problem. However, if the problem doesn't persist then it could have just been some weird bug or glitch that happened. I've had some weird things happen a week or so after a flash and it was software related.
But all this would be having you do a reflash either through CWM/Safestrap or sbf and then you lose everything you have (Though you can backup & restore apps via Titanium Backup). So if you don't end up reflashing I understand
Also does this happen only at certain times/intervals say when your charging? Hope this helps!
Edit: I looked at the orig post at work and forgot to look at it again. A hard reset should be able to fix it, but you never know. I would recommend a reflash and see what happens. Sorry I can't be more help
I hate you. I read your post yesterday and thought "huh, that's really weird and unfortunate." I woke up today and the same thing is happening to me. I haven't flashed anything since April. It was totally out of the blue.
Mine only works when the screen is slid open bout half a centimeter, not even enough to force the screen to rotate.
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That's exactly what's happening....It's been like this for a week. However, it sometimes works when I left it for the night to charge...or randomly, but full functionality lasts only a few minutes.
has there been any update on this status? im trying to fix a friends with the same problem.
Chaunton said:
has there been any update on this status? im trying to fix a friends with the same problem.
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I think that is bad luck and your digitizer is stopped working.
ugynok said:
I think that is bad luck and your digitizer is stopped working.
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I'm in the same train
It's strange.
Yesterday my touchscreen it was completely unresponsive the whole day.
stock rom, everything untouched
i rebooted it a million times. closed or open make no difference.
today, it is working amazingly
what was the difference? nothing at all! it layed on my desk all night
i don't understand how the digitizer can go between perfect condition and not working as it wish.
Hello to you all,
I've looked and couldn't find a similar thing happen to anyone else!
So, I have a X8 with locked bootloader and stock Ginger DX 29, and although it used to work fine, I now am experiencing this problem with my camera.
Basically, the camera button isn't recognized to launch the app from the homescreen for a start, and then if I do open it from the app drawer, I can see the image fine, but nothing works (accessing the settings, changing from camera to video, taking a picture, etc) and after a few second I get a Close app/Wait kind of dialogue and I'm back to square one.
this is annoying because I tried pushing older camera.apks that I knew worked with no problem, no change. I tried doing a factory reset, no luck, flashing gdx again from scratch (didn't try the SEUS reset because it's a pain to root again and all that, and gdx used to work fine) I've also checked that it wasn't a hardware problem by mapping the camera button to an action in snesoid and it worked fine.
I don't really know what to do from that point! I was thinking maybe it's got to do with my image folder on the sd card, or something like that since it's the only thing that stays there throughout the wipes? Anyone knows what could be at fault? It's annoying not able to use the camera!
Thank you in advance.
Re: [Q] Weird camera problem, any ideas?
Settings ,applications,manage applications,find camera.apk and wipe cache and data.
If it doesnt help,try to download a camera app from play store and see if it works.
so, wiping the data didn't work, however I did two things : download a third party app and renamed my DCIM folder to another name, and one of them worked!
I'm suspecting the second one because as I tried my original app again, everything worked as well...
It must have been write protected for some reason, and that's why my camera app would be stuck at the begining I guess...
I'll try to copy my files back in the new folder that was created and see if it happens again.
Thank you!
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nice to hear you solved it. :thumbup: please do indicate in the thread title that it's solved. it may help other users with a similar issue.
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All done!
I'm still not able to use the camera button when on my home screen but I'm guessing it's a rom issue, as I don't remember how it behaved before...
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All done!
I'm still not able to use the camera button when on my home screen but I'm guessing it's a rom issue, as I don't remember how it behaved before...
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i'vw never really experienced that before... so i can't help. just a suggestion though, have you tried using a different sdcard? if it still persists, maybe you're right and it's a rom issue.
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I've never done this before (did it a few times with old omnia i900 and WP6.5, never android) so I need as much help and advice you can give me
I know I need Odin, Kies, a rom and a kernel(??) and drivers. Found all the links from the video /watch?v=bd1zwH2-kX0
If there's a video on youtube showing everything that has good quality you can just redirect me there.
Anyways, my mom uses this phone so I need it to have as much battery life and ease of access possible so which ROMs do you recommend?
I also need to know what I need to have to flash the phone (USB cable and something else software wise, maybe) and what are the risks of flashing it. The reason I'm flashing it is because it feels slow for some reason and it keeps vibrating all the time. Does it need an sdcard because I don't have one.
Sorry if I violated some rules posting this. Thanks.
strange to see you struggle with the same phone as i am the same day on an old phone like this, im trying to get google play to work on it, but it seems the custom backup installed rom is just messed up, google play just give blank screens or some weird errors, the internet and other things work, but https also messed up on some pages, and the date is set correctly =/ which is what usually is wrong on my pc when https is messed up
so im also looking for advice on a custom rom, the lighter its on resources the better, is it also possible to use ROEHSOFT_RAM_Expander on this phone? is the kernel limit of swap ram a software thing or a hardware think?
socus said:
strange to see you struggle with the same phone as i am the same day on an old phone like this, im trying to get google play to work on it, but it seems the custom backup installed rom is just messed up, google play just give blank screens or some weird errors, the internet and other things work, but https also messed up on some pages, and the date is set correctly =/ which is what usually is wrong on my pc when https is messed up
so im also looking for advice on a custom rom, the lighter its on resources the better, is it also possible to use ROEHSOFT_RAM_Expander on this phone? is the kernel limit of swap ram a software thing or a hardware think?
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Yes. I also have same problems, white screen for play store or errors saying it crashed or no connection. I think a different ROM would solve all these problems. You can try Cyanogenmod.
vorokin said:
Yes. I also have same problems, white screen for play store or errors saying it crashed or no connection. I think a different ROM would solve all these problems. You can try Cyanogenmod.
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yes tried the one on http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...samsung-galaxy-pocket-gt-s5300-t3033992/page3 and messed up phone boot, the steps are not very clear on that link, will try whatever i can today, else hammer the phone and buy the kid a new one, not going to be stingy with the kid or waste a lot of time on the phone, but i was trying to ditch the throw away economy, and forcing the kid to buy his own phone that way he appreciates what he have a lot more.:laugh:
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flashed back sucessfully with oddin and this post files http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560314
will fight the trow away economy later today.
socus said:
yes tried the one on http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...samsung-galaxy-pocket-gt-s5300-t3033992/page3 and messed up phone boot, the steps are not very clear on that link, will try whatever i can today, else hammer the phone and buy the kid a new one, not going to be stingy with the kid or waste a lot of time on the phone, but i was trying to ditch the throw away economy, and forcing the kid to buy his own phone that way he appreciates what he have a lot more.:laugh:
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I like fixing and troubleshooting stuff more. But only if it's mine and I don't have much to lose. You might've missed to root the phone.
vorokin said:
I like fixing and troubleshooting stuff more. But only if it's mine and I don't have much to lose. You might've missed to root the phone.
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it was rooted i think i used this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365697, and Superuser app was installed after that process so it seems it was rooted, i used airdroid screen cap function to test because that one ask superuser permission and it worked after the root
I got whatsapp and airdoid working without google play but really want google play to work, did you try Cyanogenmod or are you scared to mess up the phone?
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it was rooted i think i used this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365697, and Superuser app was installed after that process so it seems it was rooted, i used airdroid screen cap function to test because that one ask superuser permission and it worked after the root
I got whatsapp and airdoid working without google play but really want google play to work, did you try Cyanogenmod or are you scared to mess up the phone?
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I haven't tried anything today. My mom just got the phone today so I don't really want to brick/mess something up.
I tried only installing few apps like Facebook, Opera, Chrome, FB Messenger and Viber. Some worked right away, for some I had to download different apks because play store doesn't work. I haven't even tried rooting it. It could be rooted using kingoroot, I might try it.
I noticed that play store works only when you want to update an app. It didn't crash when it redirected me to YT app and FB app update.
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I haven't tried anything today. My mom just got the phone today so I don't really want to brick/mess something up.
I tried only installing few apps like Facebook, Opera, Chrome, FB Messenger and Viber. Some worked right away, for some I had to download different apks because play store doesn't work. I haven't even tried rooting it. It could be rooted using kingoroot, I might try it.
I noticed that play store works only when you want to update an app. It didn't crash when it redirected me to YT app and FB app update.
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i installed kitkat4.4 from this tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtYI91-S8Tk
google play worked until it updated then the blanck screen stuff started to happen all over again, but at least the kitkat version does not eat up all the internal storage like the rom i had from stock, so it only uses 20% vs 80% 90% so for that reason ill keep it until i see a better alternative on the forum, may play with it again but out of time.
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i installed kitkat4.4 from this tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtYI91-S8Tk
google play worked until it updated then the blanck screen stuff started to happen all over again, but at least the kitkat version does not eat up all the internal storage like the rom i had from stock, so it only uses 20% vs 80% 90% so for that reason ill keep it until i see a better alternative on the forum, may play with it again but out of time.
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Did you do everything like from the video or did you do something that is usual thing to do before flashing that a noob like me would miss?
Have you tried flashing it again but this time without updating the app?
Also did you use sdcard for this or via usb on PC?
this is the way to go for me, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2698533 this one works wonderfully
it has chrome and flash working, it also works as smooth as silk vs the stock or the kitkat 4.4 roms, so don't waste your time and trying to get the other ones working.
let me know how it goes.
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1- ! meesed up the phone the first time then i fixed it with oddin and the files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2560314
2-then installed using the youtube video as a guide, i didn't do as the description said but rather did exactly what i saw in the video, the guy dees a bad jobin the description, he mentions step (5 - Select the vM00CWMv3f) but in the video he never touches it, so dont search for it or download it just ignore that step or do exacly as the video, use J K L to play pause advance or back the video and make sure you mirror him xD
if you do the odding thing your phone will be like the default mode, unrooted and so but no need to root it to install the rom of the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtYI91-S8Tk
PD : google play is still a messy mess with its blank screen with the kitkat version of the video , i uninstall/downgrade google_play_services and the google_play_store, then i open google play and accept the termns and install my intended app with the old google store, then google updates an installs its bugged app all over again without me wanting, then i go uninstall or downgrade the two apps all over again and install my next app with the old google play, its morroning all afternoon already ^_^
wasn't technology supposed to make life easier?
so where did you get stuck? no one of the experts will recommend a rom? T_T
PD2: did not use an external sdcard, only the internal, and i used the usb cable with the oddin program, then after the odding ting, i did use the cable to upload files to the root, then i did what the video shows without cables or rooting
ive send a pm with my whatsapp and skype hit me there if you still strugle, im online 4 t o5 more hours
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Why is the notification bar no the bottom on the CM7 one you sent?
Thanks for helping me out. I might try today flashing it but still without sdcard.
BTW if you try flashing it again you might try recording it with an HD camera to see the full process on how to do it. I could also edit it and add annotations and you could post it to youtube if you want. If you do that please make sure it's bright enough in the room
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Why is the notification bar no the bottom on the CM7 one you sent?
Thanks for helping me out. I might try today flashing it but still without sdcard.
BTW if you try flashing it again you might try recording it with an HD camera to see the full process on how to do it. I could also edit it and add annotations and you could post it to youtube if you want. If you do that please make sure it's bright enough in the room
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im still playing wit hthe phone, i reflashed to stock several times already, the one that work smooth as silk is still the best and no need for external sd card to use that one, but im trying to get the one that i meesed my phone up with to work, i got a external sd to test it but im still cant get the cm11 to install when on external sd card
Edit = PD:
the best 2 i found for 5300 and tested them bouth, no external card needed for these 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2682495
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074054 (for this one let it restart after install and let it boot to the system, then shut it down after you selected language and entered home screen, then boot recovery again and install the update file)
if you don't have stock rom or if the installation goes bad, or the installed rom does not work properly, then Restore Stock ROM/Unbrick, and then try again, i found that doing this step before trying a new rom is the best, else wifi or other tings fail. here is the Restore Stock ROM/Unbrick thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560314
just show your mom this forum thread before you try anything with her device, remember i was ok with hammering my device, so i didn't care if i killed it, but it works very nice with any of those rom, the guys that worked on those know their stuff!!, and is probably worth the effort flashing the device, also leave your sim chip in when doing the rom flashing, it seems the provider sends the configuration automatically to the device when it starts the new installed rom, if not then be prepared to search the internet for the apn settings of your cellphone company or to call them and ask.
I know the APN settings for my provider. My mom doesn't speak english so it would look like chinese for her.
Thanks for all the links. She doesn't seem to have too much problems right now. Did installing these ROMs make your vibrating to stop?
vorokin said:
I know the APN settings for my provider. My mom doesn't speak english so it would look like chinese for her.
Thanks for all the links. She doesn't seem to have too much problems right now. Did installing these ROMs make your vibrating to stop?
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this phones vibration is dead, and it didn't get it working with any of the roms I've tried, so wont be able to answer you on that, this phones google play didn't work, not even with the stock rom, so that is why i started to flash it with the downloadable roms on this forum. Hyperion and the KitKat Smart R2 roms are really nice roms, i would say for a woman/girl use the 'KitKat Smart R2' rom and for a man/boy use the hyperion, the hyperion have a more drone electronic type theme, the phone will say with a robotic voice "ill be back" when you shut it down ^_^
lol @ hyperion.
It should say "get to the choppa"
Thanks for every advice if my mom decides the software is unbearable on the phone I will flash it.
Does play store work on hyperion/kitkat smart s2?