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  1. KarimSalloum

    Thread Imei sticker residue

    Whenever my S8+ is dirty, I can see the rectangle where the imei sticker was in a different light than the rest of the back of the phone. Most noticeable if there is light in the room. Anyone else? I tried rubbing alcohol but no go
  2. KarimSalloum

    Thread Default ringtones and notifications

    I was wondering if someone who has the Note5 could upload all the default ringtones and notifications that come with the phone? I forgot to do it before I sold it and there's a couple I really liked. Thanks guys!:D
  3. KarimSalloum

    Thread Hide notification content

    On my S6 I was able to INDIVIDUALLY hide the notification contents from the lockscreen for just Whatsapp, for example. On the Note5 I can only hide the contents for ALL apps, or individually NOT display ANY notification whatsoever for the app. Is this feature gone or just located elsewhere...
  4. KarimSalloum

    Thread Root with stock kernel?

    Is there no way to simply do this? I like to stay stock on my daily driver, but I kinda need root. Not possible to just flash TWRP and then SuperSU zip? Wouldn't this accomplish what I want to do? Thanks for your replies!
  5. KarimSalloum

    Thread Fingerprint scanner constantly fails the first try

    So this thing wont work at first, everytime I unlock my phone (with the home button) I just keep my finger on there, and 95% of the time it will tell me "no match". The funny thing is, as soon as I lift my finger and put it back down (even if I put it back EXACTLY the same it was) it will unlock...
  6. KarimSalloum

    Thread Couple of questions (Music player, Notifications)

    Hi guys, I have two small things bothering me in an otherwise incredible experience up until now: I have root access if it helps. 1- Whenever I am playing music through my headphones or loudspeaker and a notification comes in, the music stops so the notification can play and then the music...
  7. KarimSalloum

    Thread l2_hsic wakelock

    I can't find a solution to this - anyone else with this problem? Drains my battery heavily.
  8. KarimSalloum

    Thread systemUI

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  9. KarimSalloum

    Thread Modding statusbar signal icon location

    Hello, Device is a Galaxy Note 4 and ive been trying to reposition my signal icon to the left of the device to no avail. Ive tried Gravitybox, Wanam xposed and ios7 x. No go Is there any other xposed module to help do this? And if not, a guide or tutorial to do it manually? Thanks in advance...
  10. KarimSalloum

    Thread Heavy theming of statusbar

    Hello, I've attached a screenshot that shows a very nicely themed status bar. I like the central clock, the signal icons to the left and so on. Does anybody know if an Xposed Module or any other way to make this possible on our devices? Looks pretty sharp.
  11. KarimSalloum

    Thread N910H

    Hello, I was so excited to finally get my Note 4, I walked out with a N910H without really realizing it's an HSPA device ! I had read online that the new Exynos 5433 (finally) supports LTE so I was excited about the 64 bit processor over the S805. I wanted the Exynos badly. But, I want LTE!! I...
  12. KarimSalloum

    Thread 6 months in....... Still addicted!

    I've got to hand it to HTC. I used to change my phone every 2-3 months tops, getting bored with every offering out there. I've had all the flagships one can imagine, yet I haven't changed my phone for the past 6 months now, and what's worse, I don't think I will change it before the 'M9' comes...
  13. KarimSalloum

    Thread Z3 Dual

    I just got this device, model D6633. Seems that it's just the same as regular Z3 except for dual SIM card. I was wondering if root will be achievable on this model once its out for the single SIM Z3? Thanks! Fantastic phone by the way. best allrounder on the market
  14. KarimSalloum

    Thread WP8.1 version

    I was wondering if it will be possible to load WP8.1 on our M8's. I've never tried Windows Phone and this could be a (free) opportunity to take a peek at the OS.
  15. KarimSalloum

    Thread GSam stats wiped when rebooting

    Hi, Everytime I reboot the battery stats get wiped out. I'd like to track this and it's very difficult this way. This didn't happen on my previous Androids...
  16. KarimSalloum

    Thread Whatsapp LED color

    Hello, I've set the LED to blink to blue, yet it keeps blinking the default color. Does the M8 only have the one color on its LED? or is there a solution ?
  17. KarimSalloum

    Thread Disable volume buttons in lockscreen

    Is it at all possible?
  18. KarimSalloum

    Thread "Knock off" (works with Novalauncher and possibly others)

    Hi, Been trying to set up my phone so I could double tap to make it sleep and I finally figured out a way. You'll need two things, a launcher that supports assigning an app to "double tap" (novalauncher does this). It will simply launch said app when you double tap anywhere on the launcher...
  19. KarimSalloum

    Thread PIN unlock without "Enter"

    I'd really like to avoid hitting "enter" after entering my PIN on my screen lock. I know this is possible on CyanogenMod probably, but I'd just like to know if there's any Xposed Mod that does this that's compatible with our phone. GravityBox does it but it doesn't work well at all with the M8...
  20. KarimSalloum

    Thread WiFi draining battery while it's off...?

    Hi, My WiFi is off (and has been off since I bought the phone as I never ever use WiFi) yet it's draining my battery. It's kinda hard to understand or troubleshoot...... attached some screenshots, any ideas would be appreciated. thanks.
  21. KarimSalloum

    Thread Disabling gestures & keeping DT2W

    Hi, I like the new gestures feature, but I dont need all of the swiping and it just turns on my screen by itself when it's my pocket. I'd really like to keep double tap to wake though as its very useful. is there any way to disable the rest of the gestures while keeping double tap to wake? I'm...
  22. KarimSalloum

    Thread Rooted E988 updated via ota - bricked

    Hello, A friend of mine updated his phone after I rooted it. End result is a brick only booting into CWM. I tried flashing a KDZ with no luck, it wont flash no matter what I do. Any options? Could I download a ROM and place it on an external SD and flash it? would that work? just want it to...
  23. KarimSalloum

    Thread Would you buy the G900H?

    I recently sold my Sony Z1 and stuck on an old iPhone 3G (kill me now). Unfortunately, i cannot find any G900F in my country, the only available is the HSPA model G900H. I feel like buying a 3G phone in 2014 is a bit ridiculous especially at this price. Plus, as I understand, modding/custom ROMs...
  24. KarimSalloum

    Thread Variants (3G, LTE, etc)

    Hi, I'm buying the S5 today and wondering about which variant I should buy? I can't find any info regarding this (which one is 4G, bands, etc). Even tried Google... Any help is appreciated.
  25. KarimSalloum

    Thread [Tip] Coping with new notification quick settings

    Hello, Some (most?) of us dislike the new layout of the quick settings, just thought I'd share a tip I discovered by accident. If you place your thumb on the LEFT of the bar and hold it for 1 second, the bar will appear for a bit. drag it down and you'll get your notifications. if you do the...
  26. KarimSalloum

    Thread [Q] Emergency call button lockscreen...

    Any way to disable this or return it to its original place at the bottom? The new location is unfortunate and even steals some widget space. Any help appreciated.
  27. KarimSalloum

    Thread Updating via FOTA or PCC with u/l bootloader

    Hi, The long awaited 4.4 is rolling out. Can I update via OTA or PCC if I have an UNlocked bootloader? If not, how can I update my device? I unlocked it through Sony's official website on 4.3. Thanks.
  28. KarimSalloum

    Thread LED color

    My LED only flashes white when the phone is locked. I have my Whatsapp LED set to red for incoming messages, yet it only blinks White when my phone is locked and I receive a msg. when it's unlocked, it blinks Red as it should. Is this normal behavior ? it's the first time i see it...
  29. KarimSalloum

    Thread [Q] C6903 answering calls goes directly to speakerphone

    Hi, Recently, when I'm answering incoming calls, the sound goes straight to the speakerphone. it's really irritating. I'm on stock 4.3 .136. Rooted & u/l bootloader. Any ideas would be appreciated...
  30. KarimSalloum

    Thread Changing 4G symbol to LTE on 4.4.2

    Hi, I was wondering if this is possible. Not much point to it sure, I just think LTE looks nicer :). Thanks!
  31. KarimSalloum

    Thread [Req] 5x5 TW for 4.4.2

    Hello devs, I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants this MOD! would like to use Touchwiz with 5x5 and preferably 5x6 drawer on Omega 7.1 :) Thanks!!!
  32. KarimSalloum

    Thread Battery life suddenly gone crazy

    Been this way past two days. any ideas?
  33. KarimSalloum

    Thread Sview cover + custom DPI

    I've been on 320 dpi for a while now. on 5.7" its great and I'd like to keep it this way. however since I got my S view cover, it only works on 480 dpi, my question is, what do I need to change in Appsettings for the S view cover to stay on 480? I cannot find the proper app
  34. KarimSalloum

    Thread N900 or N9005?

    Hello, I am aware of the hardware differences between the two models. Fortunately, both are available in my country and I can take my pick. From what I gathered there is absolutely no reason to buy the N900 when the N9005 is available, or am I missing something? Would anyone buy a N900 if they...
  35. KarimSalloum

    Thread SU binary out of date

    hello, on every reboot my phone tells me the SU binary is out of date and to install superuser. any fix? thanks
  36. KarimSalloum

    Thread E988 Custom ROMs and recovery

    Hello, I have an E988. Since this forum mixes all variants of this device, it has not been easy to find information that would match my model. I am already rooted. What I am trying to do is to install a recovery on my phone to be able to mod it a bit. however, the only thing I found, Freegee...
  37. KarimSalloum

    Thread Battery life issues

    Hi, Something seems to be draining my battery. I froze QuickRemote apps, it didnt improvement. Any ideas? This way since i bought it
  38. KarimSalloum

    Thread E985 root

    Hello, I have a G Pro E985. How to root this device? thanks
  39. KarimSalloum

    Thread 4G LTE variants

    Hello I want to buy the HTC One. I was wondering if there is anything I need to look out for regarding 4G, are there variants who have or dont have the technology? I googled this FYI and couldn't find the info I wanted... Thanks
  40. KarimSalloum

    Thread Going back to stock, unroot

    Hello, I've been using the S4 but I decided to change my device and I would like to give away my S4 to a family member who isn't really tech savvy at all. I would just like to bring it back to factory settings with a stock f/w, no root so he will be able to use OTA updates, etc. Your help is...
  41. KarimSalloum

    Thread Will Simplistic Control be available on the s4?

    Hello, I am aware the device is still new, but i was wondering if we will see this on the s4. I really miss it from my Note2. Thanks for info. K
  42. KarimSalloum

    Thread Fonts on the S4

    Hello, I usually have no problems with fonts on Samsung devices. On S3 and N2, it was flawless but on my S4 (I9500) whenever i set any flipfont it says "The font is not available". Anybody has the same problem and hopefully solution? Regards Karim
  43. KarimSalloum

    Thread Wallpaper

    Using: NovaLauncher, Xperia Z Revolution ROM, DoomKernel I can't set any wallpaper on my phone. Nothing works, everything comes up like in the screenshot (see attachment). I tried Wallpaper Wizardrii and a bunch of other apps from the Play Store nothing worked. So I stuck to the Xperia...
  44. KarimSalloum

    Thread LED notifications while in Stamina Mode

    I read about the issue of Stamina Mode blocking the usage of the LED. I like the LED, it's the best thing for notifications. But without Stamina Mode, I'm getting poor battery life. Is there any way to bypass this? perhaps a third party application or mod? I'm rooted and on an unlocked...
  45. KarimSalloum

    Thread What have you dunked your Z in?

    I know it's waterproof, but what about salt water? or other liquids? What have you tried to put your XZ through? My friends wanted to test it out by dunking it into a pint of beer, but I wasn't sure. Thoughts? K
  46. KarimSalloum

    Thread Lockscreen wallpaper w/o cropping

    Hello fellas, Just joined the realm of the XZ. Apart from the ridiculous battery life, I'm loving it. One question though: I'm trying to set a picture as lockscreen wallpaper, but it's asking me to crop eventhough it's a vertical picture that would fit just fine the way it is. and it's forcing...
  47. KarimSalloum

    Thread Abysmal battery life

    Hello, The battery on my S3 is driving me crazy. I originally had an S3 and went to the Note II, but reverted back to another S3 because I couldn't stand the size of the Note. Anyway, this S3's battery is really bad - I barely use it and it drains 5% an hour, sometimes more. I've tried...
  48. KarimSalloum

    Thread [Request] Flashable ZIP w/Center Clock+AM/PM Removed

    Hello, I don't usually like to make these types of threads, but being an Android noob I have to. I've tried to edit SystemUI.apk to no avail, and I would really like to have this mod on my phone, it's essentially a centered clock without the AM/PM even when the phone is in 12-hour mode. For some...
  49. KarimSalloum

    Thread Remove AM/PM from notification bar clock

    Hi, I want to center my clock in the middle of the bar, but I'd like to remove AM/PM first; e.g. if it's 9:50PM it would only write 9:50, not 21:50. Any ideas? Thanks
  50. KarimSalloum

    Thread Flip cover problem

    Hi, While I'm in a call, the flip cover doesnt turn off the screen when its closed and on the proximity sensor. Its obviously meant to be used that way because there is a hole for the speaker.. thoughts ?