Restart options are in China language

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Developer options

I just got this phone yesterday, there is of course no OTA yet. Both my baseband and build number end in OGE, so no numbers there. Anyway, anyone know how to enable the developers options yet?

Device backup not showing in restore options

Hi,

I have a very frustrating problem. I have an NVIDIA Shield tablet that has been recalled due to a battery problem. I have the replacement tablet here and when I go through trying to set it up I do not see the backup of the old tablet as an available source to restore onto the new tablet.

I have verified that Android Device Manager is enabled AND that my old tablet shows up in my Google account. I can also locate the device from my Google account.

Even with all of that working, I still do not see my old tablet listed as a source to restore onto my new tablet. (I do see several other Android devices that I own in the list.)

I have attempted clearing the cache from Google Play Services but that did not work either. I also thought that maybe I was missing an update to Google Play Services but I can't seem to find it in the store.

Would appreciate any suggestions!

TIA!

Any Wifi Tethering options for Note 5?

Anyone have any apps or Stock Hotspot mods to get wifi Tethering working for Sprint Note 5?

Device backup not showing in restore options

Hi,

I have a very frustrating problem. I have an NVIDIA Shield tablet that has been recalled due to a battery problem. I have the replacement tablet here and when I go through trying to set it up I do not see the backup of the old tablet as an available source to restore onto the new tablet.

I have verified that Android Device Manager is enabled AND that my old tablet shows up in my Google account. I can also locate the device from my Google account.

Even with all of that working, I still do not see my old tablet listed as a source to restore onto my new tablet. (I do see several other Android devices that I own in the list.)

I have attempted clearing the cache from Google Play Services but that did not work either. I also thought that maybe I was missing an update to Google Play Services but I can't seem to find it in the store.

Would appreciate any suggestions!

TIA!

Data Usage options are not there!

I have a grand prime which i don't really use so much, so I was trying to restrict apps in the data usage but it turns out that the (three dots) of the (more options) show only one option which is "Mobile hotspots". I don't have an option to show wifi data, to restrict apps and the rest of the options which have to be there.
The device is not rooted. It came with android version of 5.1.1 and its model number is SM-G531H.

Leather Options

Just got the Verizon black leather variant of the G4 yesterday. I had read that some people didn't think the Verizon leather felt as nice/soft/leathery as the tan leather offered by T-Mobile, but decided to go ahead and order the leather from V anyway. It's not terrible, but I agree it feels a bit "textured plastic" like. Is there consensus that the tan T-Mobile backs are indeed better than Verizon's black one? I guess I would prefer something that feels a little more like a leather work glove or baseball glove that softens overtime. The tan one looks like it might be more like that? Verizon's leather doesn't feel like it will do that at all, but perhaps I'm wrong. I know there are lots of different places to buy backs and I've looked at a bunch, but not sure which to try. The different color backs from LG appear like they are the same texture as the black Verizon one. Do they have the same feel or different/better? Are there differences between the different carrier phones that I need to make sure I get a back for a Verizon phone, or are they interchangeable between carriers? I'd appreciate hearing opinions on the best feeling leather option out there, and if you happen to have a link to the one you bought, even better!

Thanks in advance!

Developer Options

Helol everybody! I just got me one them Galaxy Note 4 doohickys and I'm new to HTML so excuse my ignorance, now....

I'm attempting to turn down the animation scale, if not turn it off completely. My phone is extremely slow and always has been to be quite honest. Turning down the animations makes it far snappier.

I got into developer options and turned the animations off although when you turn developer options off your new settings go with it.

Is there a way I may keep the developer options I set? Or may I turn the animations off completely another way? Is it bad to keep the developer options on and go about regularly using my phone?

Just got a Android 5.0 warranty replacement for my rooted 4.4.2; options?

So I just got a 5.0 Lollipop SM-G900A, Baseband G900AUCU4B0F3 warranty replacement for my old rooted 4.4.2 SM-G900A AT&T S5.

I want to get root back. I don't care about warranty since I'm technically out of warranty now and they replaced my phone past warranty (I was really nice to the friendly female CSR I got on the phone). I believe my options are:

Live without root
downgrade to 4.4.2 and root with towelroot without tripping knox
root 5.0 but trip knox

I'd like to do number 3, but I don't know what the best method is at this point. I haven't kept up on any developments in root area since I rooted my 4.4.2 and was supremely happy with it ever since. I know that flashing an already rooted ROM is one of the options but honestly I've gone down the custom ROMs road before on previous phones and I know if I start that again I'll be going through tons of ROMs looking for the one I like best and I've been so happy with rooted vanilla stock that I don't want to take the time to go down that path right now if I can help it. Is there a way to root 5.0 directly if you don't care about Knox/warranty?

I fully realize that I could RTFF and figure out what my answer is but I'm hoping someone who is current will take pity on me and point me in the right direction and cut my RTFF down from hours to minutes. TIA for any help.

are any of the options in the developer mode turn on by default

I made developer options visible by press the build number in the settings a few times. After when i go into developer options settings, I think i it was already enable and saw some options enabled like the NuPlayer or I could be wrong. Anyways I had to enable USB debugging temporary and later disabled the developer options. Just wondering if any of those options were enabled before i turn developer options completely off. Thanks in advanced

Pre-Order Options?

With a confirmed launch date of September 3rd, and with me never usimg moto maker, are pre-order options usually available for the Moto X? Meaning once Moto Maker for the Moto X Style become available will I have that option?

EDIT -Link: http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/12/91...te-september-3

What options are left after ODIN and KIES tecover a NOTE 4 stuck on boot

Hello All,

Note 4 N910C

I need some serious tech help as something went bad during my root process.

The phone is stock now on boot and will not respond to anything but Vol Down + Power + Home (it will restart to download mode). The phone will get quite hot after some time on the Samsung logo.

Cant get into recovery mode.

Can get to Download mode.

What have I done:

1) Used Kies to install the factory image - same issue
2) Used Odin (v3.10, 1.87, 1.85, 1.3) to install several rom images from sammobile and XDA- same issue
3) Found some images that contained all the files including the pit file and all the fields for Odin same thing.

The carrier will not take it as one of the roms was unofficial and warranty is voided.

I'm running out of options and I don't want to think the Phone is lost a it will get into download.

I present this challenge hoping for some help.

Thanks!!

USA owners. T-mobile or AT&T or other options. Ease of connection

Hey guys. In the US here unless something changes I'm ordering a OPO from the store Friday. I'll pay for the fastest shipping as I will be leaving Boost/Sprints horrible service to either at&t or T-Mobile. I'm just checking to ensure either of these two carriers have no problem hooking up the OPO. I'm a DIYer and rather do my own hookup myself online. Like a year or so ago with Verizon. Where I didn't have to talk to a single human. Everything was done on the pc and a few reboots later everything was a go.

Any experience you guys have had let me know.

Wood and Leather options

For those who own a Moto X with leather or wooden backs. How are the wooden or Leather backs? ie look, feel, and most importantly durability? I was planning on getting a basic black but now I'm intrigued by the leather and wooden options. Any input would be great. All research I've done brings up people's first impressions. I'd like to hear/see how they hold up for a year+. Any pictures would be great as well. I'm looking forward to picking up the new one next month. Thanks in advanced.

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[Q] s5 4.4.2 NG3 - Whats my update + root options?

Hi all,

Just went back to my previous s5 phone, rooted with towelroot awhile back. It is currently sitting on 4.4.2, NG3 baseband. I searched around but everyone seems to be on the OF versions now.

I'm wondering what my options are to be on the most up to date version and keep root?

Thanks!

Nexus 7 magnetic car mount options

I currently have a pro clip car mount that I was using daily with my Nexus 6. I was doing some reading today and figured that I should wipe off my dusty Nexus 7 and put it to good use. I was thinking about using the stock proclip mounting base that I have and attaching a magnetic car mount for my Nexus 7. To give you an idea of what I'm talking here is a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFg0dzAVORY

Does anyone have any experience using magnetic mounts with their Nexus 7? What advice or products would you recommend? Did anyone have issues with the size and weight of the Nexus 7 causing issues with keeping it stable?

Upgrade options?

Long story short I just found out T-Mobile no longer Carries xperia z3 Under warranty. They offered me a galaxy s5 as replacement, but I'm not a fan of that. So he told me upgrading was an option. Ironically I like the GS6. I also like the G4 and can't find any cons on it other than it being a big phone. My Z3 isn't broken, but has certain phone issues that have been around for a while. Speaker phone is just bad on both ends. Most recently it has been stutter stopping with text messaging, forcing me to restart 3 or 4 times before i get text coming in. I like my phone, but didn't know the "sony" problems before I purchased it. I'm trying to do a lot of research and get opinions before making another purchase.

Since T-Mobile isn't showing signs of carrying another xperia, I've been looking at the LG G4, GS6, and GS6 edge. I know a lot of you are phone collectors, reviewers, and just have multiple phones so I would like some honest opinions on these phones compared to the Z3 if possible. Rooting, every day usage, common problems, if it's worth, etc. These would be greatly appreciated everyone.