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Anyone have a problem with their amazon app icons disappearing from their apps? I rebooted and several are gone. I can launch them by going through the amazon app, but it's a pain in the butt.
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I always seem to lose an amazon app every time I flash a rom/update a rom. Never fails, usually the last one that I installed. Whether I TiBU'd days before flashing or immediately before.
But as far as the icon's disappearing, not having that issue.
You could always try to un/reinstall the apps... the apks should still be on your phone.... I haven't heard much about the icon disappearing, are they also gone from the app drawer?
As for jonnie... this may sound asinine but are you sure you ran TB after the lastest install and before the flash? That may be why the last app installed would be gone
Good Luck
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Never had that happen, but I hate how amazon keeps a list of apps ive downloaded,installed, but have since uninstalled. Next to them it says " Install" I DONT WANT TO. lol I cleared data and cache under manage applications. Didnt seem to help.
ConeyKiller said:
Never had that happen, but I hate how amazon keeps a list of apps ive downloaded,installed, but have since uninstalled. Next to them it says " Install" I DONT WANT TO. lol I cleared data and cache under manage applications. Didnt seem to help.
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The market does the same thing with all apps that you've purchased. And technically you're purchasing everything from the amazon app store.
Demonic240 said:
The market does the same thing with all apps that you've purchased. And technically you're purchasing everything from the amazon app store.
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+1 Be it free or paid, in Amazon market, everything is considered purchased.
So...lets say I got the app when it was free. If I uninstall it...then decide I want it later, when its not free, do I pay or does amazon know I got it when it was free?
ConeyKiller said:
So...lets say I got the app when it was free. If I uninstall it...then decide I want it later, when its not free, do I pay or does amazon know I got it when it was free?
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I got talking cat when it was free. Then uninstalled. Now its $0.99 in amazon. But for me, I can still find it under "my apps" for free.
Once purchased is purchased, u'd become immune to future price changes.
ConeyKiller said:
So...lets say I got the app when it was free. If I uninstall it...then decide I want it later, when its not free, do I pay or does amazon know I got it when it was free?
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Yes they still offer it for no cost. Once purchased, free or not, Its yours for good. It is your amazon account that records it.
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diablo009 said:
I got talking cat when it was free. Then uninstalled. Now its $0.99 in amazon. But for me, I can still find it under "my apps" for free.
Once purchased is purchased, u'd become immune to future price changes.
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I see you enjoyed the cat as much as I did lol.
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OK I think I have figured it out... or at least a theory. I was in Korea at the time when it happened. I'm now back in the USA and after a reboot, they are back again. It's got to have something to do with location.
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Interesting idea... too bad it would be very difficult to test
Good Luck
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F1reEng1neRed said:
OK I think I have figured it out... or at least a theory. I was in Korea at the time when it happened. I'm now back in the USA and after a reboot, they are back again. It's got to have something to do with location.
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I think you figured it out. I know right after I flashed a custom rom, my amazon mp3 app started showing that I was in EU not US because the local had been changed so I couldn't buy mp3's till I fixed it. Media laws prevent me from using EU mp3 app.
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I found that a couple of my apps from amazon were on the SD card. When I rebooted, the icons were not on the home page. After moving them to the phones memory, no more probs. Give it a try!
All mine are already there, so that rules that out.
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Hey,
Well I got my N7 yesterday and played around with it and all in all I think that it's a good tablet with 4.2.1. I find it to be slow sometimes when I am typing fast or using chrome.
If I did decide to root could I backup my device before I do so I can just restore and carry on like nothing has changed.
What are the advantages of rooting the N7, I know I can speed it up and delete stock apps.
Would appreciate it if someone helped me out.
Also if I do root can someone post
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So that its a good idea to root then, can I backup before I root so I can carry on from normal?
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I suggest that you learn what is root access and what you can do with it before doing so, rooting is not a goal, but the means to an end.
What I usually tell anyone who asks this question is: Do it if you need root access for something specific (can be as insignificant as one app). And if you need to ask without knowing if you have to root, then the answer is no until you understand what it is you're doing.
Edit: Do some research on root access and it's benefits/drawbacks and Nexus factory restore images to put your mind at ease on rolling back to stock. Having root access in and out of itself is harmless, what the user chooses to do with that can be dangerous, especially if what they are looking to do is delete system files.
Edit 2: Assuming that you are using stock firmware, I have heard of slowdowns caused by Google currents and its background sync. Try turning off the background sync and see if that helps with your issues.
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Spunkiest said:
So that its a good idea to root then, can I backup before I root so I can carry on from normal?
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Don't just do something just to do it. Rooting alone will add nothing to your device or its performance. Rooting allows access to areas of the operating system for apps that require it, but these are generally limited to backup apps and those that modify certain settings. It also makes a device more vulnerable to some serious problems if done wrong or if you misuse an app that has root access. If you are unsure, best to leave it alone until you know what the benefits are exactly and whether or not you need it. BTW, rooting will void your warranty on most devices and unless you understand how to recover from a problem and return your device to stock in the event you need warranty service or exchange, I would stay away from it.
I was also thinking of rooting with the Nexus Root Kit. And i also saw that you have an option to "Flash Stock+Unroot" has anybody tried this toolkit ?
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ROOTING is a NECESSITY!!!
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meh, like others said, only root if there is something you need and to those that say you dont lose anything thats a tad wrong, some apps check for root and dont let you run them. There are apps that hide the root but from personal experience they dont always work for everything.
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Brandon Simion Sebok said:
I was also thinking of rooting with the Nexus Root Kit. And i also saw that you have an option to "Flash Stock+Unroot" has anybody tried this toolkit ?
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I tried it. I unlocked and rooted my N7 with it and I also flashed stock and unrooted it, because something went wrong and I had to do it (that mistake was made by me, not by the program). Everything went very good and fast, I recommend it (it's your choice to use a toolkit or not), but read everything carefully!
Of course all of this depends on what you want to do with the device after root. There is no point if you want to stick custom ROMs on it as being a nexus device it will constantly be updated. Only if you require root access to a specific application should you root the device. But also take into consideration if it is worth it. If it is for a minor improvement then you have the potential to brick the device and void warrenty for nothing. Only do it if there is a genuine need.
Adinaky said:
I tried it. I unlocked and rooted my N7 with it and I also flashed stock and unrooted it, because something went wrong and I had to do it (that mistake was made by me, not by the program). Everything went very good and fast, I recommend it (it's your choice to use a toolkit or not), but read everything carefully!
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Thanks a million i was hesitating , but if you say it works great , I'll take your word
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Is there any way to backup all my app and games ( with all my progress I have made) before unlocking the boothloader?
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AngryGamer025 said:
Is there any way to backup all my app and games ( with all my progress I have made) before unlocking the boothloader?
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In a word, no. Titanium Backup will not even run on an unrooted device. Other backup apps may run on an unrooted device, but you will not be able to restore data from them if you are not rooted, only the actual apps. You need to first unlock the bootloader to root a Nexus 7.
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Brandon Simion Sebok said:
Thanks a million i was hesitating , but if you say it works great , I'll take your word
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So you decided to take the advice of people who have been here months over that of others who have been here years. Good for you!:good:
I know I've been here only for one year, but I learnt many useful things. I tried this program and it works great, I recommend it, but only if you need something fast and simple and you don't want to learn anything. You can do it the hard way to discover something new, right? It's his choice after all, isn't it?
james robinson said:
ROOTING is a NECESSITY!!!
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+1
Not for everyone though.
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Brandon Simion Sebok said:
I was also thinking of rooting with the Nexus Root Kit. And i also saw that you have an option to "Flash Stock+Unroot" has anybody tried this toolkit ?
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I don't advocate against the use of toolkits myself (as I've used even used them on my own N7), but I would at least urge you to understand what it is you're doing before you do it. And by that I don't mean knowing enough to manually input every command, just know enough to understand why you're doing something and have a general idea of how it is accomplished.
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
littleemp said:
I don't advocate against the use of toolkits myself (as I've used even used them on my own N7), but I would at least urge you to understand what it is you're doing before you do it. And by that I don't mean knowing enough to manually input every command, just know enough to understand why you're doing something and have a general idea of how it is accomplished.
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
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Yep, certainly. It's nothing wrong in learning something, it won't hurt anybody.
littleemp said:
I don't advocate against the use of toolkits myself (as I've used even used them on my own N7), but I would at least urge you to understand what it is you're doing before you do it. And by that I don't mean knowing enough to manually input every command, just know enough to understand why you're doing something and have a general idea of how it is accomplished.
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
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Yep agreed. As someone that's done it the hard way too many times I can't wait to use a toolkit when i get this device. Lol
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littleemp said:
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
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This guy gets it.
Just root as soon as possible and be done with it and never look back.
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Yeah, go ahead and root it. What could possibly go wrong?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080183
I've had this phone since October, but I decided to upgrade to a Skyrocket i727. I flashed this to CM10.1 back in May, and a guy from down the street wants it with the current ROM I have installed. However, I'm a bit concerned about the personal data on it. Should I do a full flash to stock, then reflash CM? Or will I be able to accomplish the same thing by going to: Settings>Backup & reset>Factory data reset. I want to be able to hand him the phone and it be as if I just flashed CM10.1.
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If it were me, I would flash back to stock, root and install CM. Let him do the Google Set Up.
Unless you just need the the money...... I kept my Cappy when I upgraded. I unlocked it and use it as a backup phone and a multi media player.
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I considered this, but I'm trying to help him out. I went to high school with his wife. He dunked his iPhone in the pool. Thought an Android might turn him from the dark side!
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CSaab900 said:
I considered this, but I'm trying to help him out. I went to high school with his wife. He dunked his iPhone in the pool. Thought an Android might turn him from the dark side!
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you can do a secure DOD wipe before factory reset. there are apps on google play for this. uninstall all your user apps, except the secure wipe tool. delete your google and email profiles. then run the secure wipe when rooted. do a factory reset.
should do it.
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Everything you need to do is to move all your files on SD card or PC and do Factory Reset. All personal data will be erased, including Google accounts.
Thanks for all the tips guys!
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I'm still within the 14 day purchase and want to return my note 3. The problem is I rooted and got the custom status padlock. I've tried every single way to fix it posted on this forum and google. Aside from the root problem I can not deal with the wifi issues and low earpiece during phone calls that I've been getting. Can anybody here point in the right direction. I have full root access and running MJ5.
The goal is to hardbrick and not let the custom status screen turn on.
Any help is appreciated thanks guys.
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I'm still within the 14 day purchase and want to return my note 3. The problem is I rooted and got the custom status padlock. I've tried every single way to fix it posted on this forum and google. Aside from the root problem I can not deal with the wifi issues and low earpiece during phone calls that I've been getting. Can anybody here point in the right direction. I have full root access and running MJ5.
The goal is to hardbrick and not let the custom status screen turn on.
Any help is appreciated thanks guys.
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have you tried doing a factory reset, Settings-General Backup and Reset
carl1961 said:
have you tried doing a factory reset, Settings-General Backup and Reset
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I've tried literally everything. Nothing works. That forsaken padlock just keeps appearing and the custom status stays.
helyg said:
I've tried literally everything. Nothing works. That forsaken padlock just keeps appearing and the custom status stays.
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Sounds like fraud to me.
A fraud? What would I have to gain from making this up?
Lol. He meant insurance fraud.
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helyg said:
A fraud? What would I have to gain from making this up?
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You want to return your phone but you hosed it up, now you can't. So...let's see if we can hose it up even more and say it just broke. That's fraud
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Lol. He meant insurance fraud.
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Oh LOL, no if that were the case I would have just reported it stolen or something.
I just want to return it and swap it for a G2.
Have you try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567183
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getbuzzin said:
Have you try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567183
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Yes I did sir, Everything to try and return to stock and every trick to try and just get rid of the padlock but nothing has worked. So I figured, just bork the phone and return it.
helyg said:
Yes I did sir, Everything to try and return to stock and every trick to try and just get rid of the padlock but nothing has worked. So I figured, just bork the phone and return it.
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helyg try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47671004&postcount=217
carl1961 said:
helyg try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47671004&postcount=217
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to brick or restore the phone? i downloaded both linked files but im unsure of how to use them
i guess you didnt look hard enough
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
you're welcome.
pham818 said:
i guess you didnt look hard enough
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
you're welcome.
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Thanks, i confused that as a fix for people who messed up merging the I9 with J5. I'll give it a go and see if it'll get rid of the padlock.
helyg said:
Thanks, i confused that as a fix for people who messed up merging the I9 with J5. I'll give it a go and see if it'll get rid of the padlock.
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It will, just don't do the last step (rldv.zip) and reboot twice
evilpotatoman said:
It will, just don't do the last step (rldv.zip) and reboot twice
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Well Mr. Evilpotatoman I bid you good day sir. I could of taken the easy way out and just took my note 3 for a spin in the toilet and called it a day, but After a couple of hours everything is now set and good as new. Thank you very much.
Tomorrow I will return to the AT&T store, return the phone and get my maw-knees back. :highfive:
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Well Mr. Evilpotatoman I bid you good day sir. I could of taken the easy way out and just took my note 3 for a spin in the toilet and called it a day, but After a couple of hours everything is now set and good as new. Thank you very much.
Tomorrow I will return to the AT&T store, return the phone and get my maw-knees back. :highfive:
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I want to also get back to factory stock...due to my phone's been acting buggy after messing with wanam xposed. Did you root using Kingo? I am wondering if this would work for mj5 rooted with kingo? Thanks!
dtien said:
I want to also get back to factory stock...due to my phone's been acting buggy after messing with wanam xposed. Did you root using Kingo? I am wondering if this would work for mj5 rooted with kingo? Thanks!
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Yes sir, I rooted with Kingo. I was on MJ5, i accidently took the OTA when i connected to Wifi. This is the only method that worked for me. Like Potatoman said, complete the procedure and padlock will erase and everything will be squeaky clean like the day you opened the phone box.
The specific problem is a little hard to describe. Its unusable, because I cant read anything. Screenshots are required to understand the problem.
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The specific problem is a little hard to describe. Its unusable, because I cant read anything. Screenshots are required to understand the problem.
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That is weird!
Are you rooted, or is device completely stock?
Have you downloaded any new apps that may have gone rogue or maybe a virus that you can think of?
440bro said:
That is weird!
Are you rooted, or is device completely stock?
Have you downloaded any new apps that may have gone rogue or maybe a virus that you can think of?
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I am rooyed with android version 4.0.4 been using it like this for over a year. Havent installed anything recently.pretty sure I dont have any viruses.
The play store thing seems to have happened recently.
What device are you using? This is the Note 3 section...
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What device are you using? This is the Note 3 section...
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I am using samsung galaxy note. I plan on getting the note 3, so I guess I accidentally just read note 3 as my device.
I'm guessing if I could uninstall any play store updates, I could update again, and everything would be fine. But I don't know how to do that.
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Go to app manager click play store then uninstall updates
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I tried that already. Wasn't there. Looked again, and realized it wasn't where, I expected it to be, because the name had changed to some unintelligible string. Cleared data, then removed updates, just as easily as I expected it to be, but I didn't look good enough.
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I suspect you got hit pretty hard with malware.
What carrier are you using or what is the model number of your device, a mod will be by shortly to move this to the proper forum.
You may need to go and do a complete restore of your device.
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