[Q] where is com.android.hiddenmenu on G800F? - Galaxy S5 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi!
I red online some information about "com.android.hiddenmenu" and i tried to follow, for example, this tutorial ( w w w . groovypost . com/howto/howto/access-hidden-menu-android-phone/ ) in order to understandif the smartphone i am holding is new or refurbished but i cannot find that "com.android.hiddenmenu" acitivity.
I also tried to use, on the phone dialer, the key combinations that should trigger the android hidden menu but nothing happens .... anyone knows why? Maybe in android 4.4 and higher did this feature has been canceled? Or maybe it is no more accesible by the user?
Thanks in advance to anyone that will try to answer my questions.

What exactly do you want to do? I've found RTN inside Service Mode activity (see attached image) but I cannot open it, say something like Permission Denied (I don't have root enabled).
Most codes from this page work for me (stock Lollipop):
http://www.technobezz.com/secret-codes-samsung-galaxy-variants-s2s3s4s5/

lfom said:
What exactly do you want to do? I've found RTN inside Service Mode activity (see attached image) but I cannot open it, say something like Permission Denied (I don't have root enabled).
Most codes from this page work for me (stock Lollipop):
http://www.technobezz.com/secret-codes-samsung-galaxy-variants-s2s3s4s5/
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Thanks for that information. I will go check if i find it.My goal is to display the information of this activity to verifiy if my smartphone s brand new or refurbished:
w w w . groovypost . com/howto/howto/access-hidden-menu-android-phone/
w w w . quora . com/How-do-I-check-if-my-android-phone-is-refurbished-or-factory-new

Night on the web said:
Thanks for that information. I will go check if i find it.My goal is to display the information of this activity to verifiy if my smartphone s brand new or refurbished:
w w w . groovypost . com/howto/howto/access-hidden-menu-android-phone/
w w w . quora . com/How-do-I-check-if-my-android-phone-is-refurbished-or-factory-new
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I don't think you need special codes, probably an app like this one will get you the answer:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo

lfom said:
I don't think you need special codes, probably an app like this one will get you the answer:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
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Well, online it is sad that dialer code like ##786# and *#*#786#*#* should make the RTN screen appear. I tried these codes both on the samsung galaxy s5 mini (android 4.4) but also on an old sony xperia mini pro (android 4.0) butno one works.
Thanks for pointing out the existence of that android app. I already knew it and it is really usefull. It allows the user to get really a lot of usefull information. But it seems that something is missing ... for example "life timer/calls" , "life byte" , "activation date".

I followed the screenshot that lfom has posted.
com.android.hiddenmenu is not where the two tutorials i have linked before are saying it is.
Under the "Service mode" i can find "RTN" which is described as "com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp.RTN_View".
However if i try to open this android activity i get a message "application not installed on the phone".
I am running android 4.4 on a full stock non-rooted s5mini G800F.
Anyone has some sugestion?

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[Q] Video tutorials for upgrading from donut to eclair and rooting the phone?

Hi guys,
First of all I want to tell you guys that I dont have any knowledge in using android OS. So it would be very kind of you if you guys can provide a video tutorial of upgrading the android 1.6 to 2.1 and rooting it.
I am familiar with flashing and customizing windows mobile but I know android is entirely different from that. I hope someone can provide the video tutorial.
Thanks and regards,
Bobby Thomas.
I dont think theres a video out there, tho theres alot of guides around, trust me its really easy rookies do it without ant problems u just need to fallow every step.
Sent from my GT540
I will try and make one for you!
Thats when i get my gt540 back.
In about 1 week
That ok?
bobbythomas said:
Hi guys,
First of all I want to tell you guys that I dont have any knowledge in using android OS. So it would be very kind of you if you guys can provide a video tutorial of upgrading the android 1.6 to 2.1 and rooting it.
I am familiar with flashing and customizing windows mobile but I know android is entirely different from that. I hope someone can provide the video tutorial.
Thanks and regards,
Bobby Thomas.
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Go to the below link
h t t p : / / w w w . l g .c o m / i n / s u p p o r t / m c - s u p p o r t / m ob i l e - p h o n e - s u p p o r t . j s p
(Plz remove all the spaces- i am a new user due to tat i am not able to post a link)
then click Detailed Guide Tab.
This is a kind of video tutorial.. hope this will help u
i can make a tut-video at this evening around 21 CET/MEZ if u wish to.
ok, working on it.
e2: rendering the video, but i have to say: my english isnt the best, but its "understandable" we in germany call this "denglisch"
tada.
Thank you guys...
First of all I want to thank DonPanda for the nice video, I also want to thank jealumalai111462, m4nu4l for there valuable suggestions. And most importantly I'm expecting a video tutorial from one of our senior members flyboyovyick.
Regarding the DonPanda's video, I didn't clearly understand the KDZ updater program part as the program was in russian, and also the rooting part. It will be very helpful if you can provide a close up of the various task that we will need to do in the "handset". I couldn't follow anything that you did with the mobile.(I'm sorry to tell you that I am so dumb in android.) And thank you guys for the nice support.
More over I just want to know whether flashing custom ROM can brick the phone? What all steps should I be careful in that case?
Thanks and Regards,
Bobby Thomas.
bobbythomas said:
First of all I want to thank DonPanda for the nice video
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bobbythomas said:
Regarding the DonPanda's video, I didn't clearly understand the KDZ updater program part as the program was in russian,
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First u have to download the ROM u want to install. The ending of the file is .KDZ like an *.exe but.. ye... .kdz
After u download the .kdz file, put it in a folder where ever u want. Start the Windowsenabler.exe from the .zip-file in that thread.
Second start the KDZ_FW_UPD.exe and choose the in step 1 downloaded .kdz file during pressing the "folder open" button.
After u did this, and ur phone has "Debugging mode" active (Settings -> Applications -> development -> USB Debugging [Check]), pres the field with the many "??? ? ? ? ????? ?????" twice.
The .kdz (ROM) extract itself and install ur costumrom on ur device.
bobbythomas said:
and also the rooting part.
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After the new 2.1 Android is installed, reboot ur phone, reset usersettings to fabric standard (Settings -> Privacy -> reset bla).
Download This file, extract to anywhere, connect ur phone via debug and start the "root.bat" file.
Ur phone restarts shortly and vuala, ur device is rooted.
bobbythomas said:
More over I just want to know whether flashing custom ROM can brick the phone?
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Well, there is everytime a basic risk while flashing ur device. No one can say "ye, it will work for u" or "no, please don't do it!"
Normally the public product works on every Smartphone. As i said - normally.
In percent under 3 %, but... 3 % is much.
bobbythomas said:
What all steps should I be careful in that case?
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U cant do anything. When u'r phone finally bricks, its broken.
In this case u can open a thread here in XDA-board and post ur problem like here and here. As u can see we got nice members who help with handshake.

Windows Phone Call Manager

Refer this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700252
The application works but is in Chinese, it will be good if someone here can translate the language files from Chinese to English.
what does it do?
Magpir said:
what does it do?
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Its a call manager app..like put a phone number on Blacklist if you don't want to pick up...
or if you reject someones call..it sends a text saying why and all....
hmm pls get it to work
it doesnt even install on my phone. exits
Magpir said:
it doesnt even install on my phone. exits
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try again...I have successfully installed it on my full rom unlocked HD7. The only problem once the app starts is that I see nothing else but Chinese.
Would be gr8 IF translated.....
If someone translates it to english. It would be a awesome addition to the phone.
jashd7 said:
If someone translates it to english. It would be a awesome addition to the phone.
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It doesn't look so easy and thats what the talk is in the original linked thread.
I have made english version
Not perfect, but it is possible to understand most functions of the application...
U can download it from my website: h ttp://shreqg2.home.pl/?p=816
If u have any suggestions or ideas, post it please on my website, cause i have posted that information on few other forums.
Enjoy
Shreqg2 said:
I have made english version
Not perfect, but it is possible to understand most functions of the application...
U can download it from my website: h ttp://shreqg2.home.pl/?p=816
If u have any suggestions or ideas, post it please on my website, cause i have posted that information on few other forums.
Enjoy
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This is great news. Many thanks :fingers-crossed:
Only problem is your site insist that I register to download
Please load it here so we can download and try (if your restrictions don't allow, get one of us to load it)
Or provide a link where we don't have to register
EDIT:
Found the version mentioned above here and uploaded below
Reports "On WP 7.8 some bugs"
On HD2 with WP7.8 Rom, I found that it would not add to "Block L" (block list) from contacts
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Whatdoyaknow said:
This is great news. Many thanks :fingers-crossed:
Only problem is your site insist that I register to download
Please load it here so we can download and try (if your restrictions don't allow, get one of us to load it)
Or provide a link where we don't have to register
EDIT:
Found the version mentioned above here and uploaded below
Reports "On WP 7.8 some bugs"
On HD2 with WP7.8 Rom, I found that it would not add to "Block L" (block list) from contacts
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After installing..how do I access it ?
Normally, like every other application - from menu. It's called "Call Manager".
Shreqg2 said:
Normally, like every other application - from menu. It's called "Call Manager".
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I got it...there was some installation error...So at first it wasn't listed in the Programs List !
If u get error during istallation read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33183208&postcount=20
its not do anythink
So, did it translated ?
the call manager does help me
I have used the call manager for one year. And I remembered there are two versions on windows phone. And I will open the quiet model after 11 o'clocks. It does help, cuz my sleepness was often broken on midnight.. But the call manager has a bug, that is, the refuse call function effect a bit delay.
That's my using experience. I hope this will help you !!

[Q] Please Help! I can't find anything similar

In the process of trying to flash a ROM to my Samsung Galaxy S Captivate I897, I ended up Bricking it. After searching XDA-Developers.com I came across a post about a One Click UnBrick Tool that was made by the XDA-Developer.com User AdamOutler. I'm assuming that I didn't do something correctly while trying to UnBrick my phone, because when I turn it on, The AT&T Boot Screen comes on, and then the word Samsung starts going <- and -> until it eventually freezes, and the left side of the screen turns a Greenish color. My Question is, has anyone EVER seen this screen, and if so, what is it? And How does one fix it? I also have a Video on YouTube, unfortunately this is only my 2nd post on XDA, so I'm currently not able to post my video on here, and when I try to embed it, that doesn't work either. ;-( SOMEONE PLEASE HELP! :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
In case you would like to see my video that is on YouTube.com the link is h t t p : / / w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v = q T U I y b 5 3 7 H s [ / u r l ]
Can you get it into recovery mode? If you can, wipe and install a ROM from there.
I haven't seen that happen.
Btw starting two threads about the same exact thing is frowned upon.
Nah I can't get it into recovery or download mode. I don't know what to do. And I couldn't figure out how to post a video in my post and in turn accidentally posted this one and the other. Sorry
Sent from my Xoom using xda app-developers app
if you're really stuck, I recomend. contact Josh at mobiletechvideos.com. He is your answer if you're really stuck.

[Q] general questions (recovery,rooting)

I have not have any smartphone yet and I'm going to buy LG 4x HD and I have some questions below :
Is it possible to make an image disk for a smartphone (as same as the one there is for pc) (or a recovery partition) for when I want to roll back all my changes to the phone ?
this must be done through my pc when the cell is connected to it or sth else ?
what do these words mean when you use them for smartphones ?
"root" , "ROM" , "boot loader"
There's this neat resource on the interweb called google dot com
aldercass said:
there's this neat resource on the interweb called google dot com
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thank you very much !!!!

Cannot update Galaxy Watch 3, it says "Watch software update: Registration failed"

Hi everyone.
As the title says, I just got a brand new Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm, if that matters) and I'm having trouble updating it. I can set it up just fine and notifications and everything works correctly. But once I try to update its software, it says "Watch software update: Registration failed" (please see screenshot below).
My Watch is model SM-R840 running Tizen 5.5.0.1, build number R840XXU1BTK1.
Can anyone help me please? I tried googling but couldn't find anything other than some sketchy stuff about flashing new firmware, etc.
I tried it on a Samsung Galaxy phone as well as on a Google Pixel. I tried resetting, etc., but nothing seems to work...
https://ibb.co/2hXD4vC
Thanks a lot!
There are a few solutions mentioned in this thread on Redit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatch/comments/brt6k6
Hope it helps.
You know you can try to update in Standalone Mode... WITHOUT Phone...
Gear S3 Root and Kernel Source! (Android Wear Port Thread)
Hey guys! Some of you might know me from the LG G5 scene, but I have since moved on from there and am hoping to make some progress with the Gear S3 :) After doing some digging and paying zero attention in class today, I came across the kernel...
forum.xda-developers.com
Check also video how to identify active CSC...
Not all CSC have BUA8 as latest Firmware...
Best Regards
congusto said:
There are a few solutions mentioned in this thread on Redit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWatch/comments/brt6k6
Hope it helps.
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Thanks man. Tried them all but no success...
adfree said:
You know you can try to update in Standalone Mode... WITHOUT Phone...
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Thanks for your response. Can you let me know how to do that? I'm not that familiar with flashing firmware on watches so I'm out of my element a bit.
Gear S3 Root and Kernel Source! (Android Wear Port Thread)
Hey guys! Some of you might know me from the LG G5 scene, but I have since moved on from there and am hoping to make some progress with the Gear S3 :) After doing some digging and paying zero attention in class today, I came across the kernel...
forum.xda-developers.com
Check also video how to identify active CSC...
Not all CSC have BUA8 as latest Firmware...
Best Regards
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I am able to check my CSC and I did enable develop options but it doesn't even seem to connect to the update server (please see screenshot).
I would appreciate it if you could help me figure out what is going on with my watch...

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