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  1. tbong777

    Thread LG V10 and Entune

    Works well with new Tacoma.
  2. tbong777

    Thread Wireless ChaRGING Issues? SOLVED

    I too was getting the pausing issue . I decided to try to STACK the RavPower on top of the Samsung and low and behold NO MORE PAUSES. NO need for daydream. The phone just charges. to 100 I have this set up in two places and it works well. The problem seems to be the adapters are not putting...
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    Thread Wireless charging issues SOLUTION

    I discovered this by assuming two chargers are better than one when the input Amperage is not enough . I stacked a RAVPOWER Charger on top of the Samsung Charger and had no issues. No need for daydream. I did this on two set ups one in the bedroom and another next to my PC. It worked every tine...
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    Thread Wireless Charging issues Solution

    I too like many have had the dreaded "wireless charging paused" issue. I solved it by stacking the RAvPower pd on top of the samsung pad. Somehow the addition charging field is enough. Worked without fail. I am orderining 4Amp USB adapters hoping the additional Amperage will eliminate the need...
  5. tbong777

    Thread Official T Mobile 910T on AT&T thread

    This thread is for those who bought T mobile 910Ts and are using them on ATT with working LTE and Custom Recovery. I thought t would be nice to have a centralized thread for non ATT devices being used on the ATT Carrier Any issues, Rom Comments, should be posted as well. Include your phone...
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    Thread [Q] Bought 910T on Swappa..........

    Phone has been rooted and romed. Is there anything i need to know about setting it up for ATT, VPNs etc? For $700 no tax it seems like a good deal rather than buying an new T Mobile device and having to buy a months worth of service and dealing with all that mess of canceling. or worse an...
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    Thread Just bought a 910T on Swappa

    Phone is already rommed and rooted. Hope it is unlocked for ATT. I decided to buy a T mobile device to use on ATT rather than an international device. If it does not work on ATT I can resell it for $675 Won't have a shortage of buyers. I expect it can be used with ATT LTE bands as well
  8. tbong777

    Thread Why didn't you just buy International? Same price!

    Those who are pledging for root and unlocked bootloaders, Why didn't you buy an International device for the same money? I am waiting to see which device gets the most developer attention and which will work with ATT LTE before I jump into the Note 4 water. I may have to buy ATT for LTE but...
  9. tbong777

    Thread Who is using the 910C/F on AT&T

    IS anyone actually using he 910F/C on AT&T and getting LTE speeds? I see a lot of theory and band matching but I am not sure band numbers are the end all in different countries. Before I pay $800 for a US version I want to be sure I HAVE to in order to get LTE Speeds on an unlocked device
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    Thread [Q] Does 910C LTE work with ATT Bands

    Been thinking about replacing my Note 2 N7100. It does not work on ATT 4G LTE Which unlocked international Note 4s are best for AT&T with regard to LTE Bands in the US. or do I have top buy the AT&T variant for reliable LTE?
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    Thread Thanks....Please.....

    I see many people practically begging for "thanks" hits in their sigs. I was just wondering why this is? What are the advantages if any of getting a lot of "thank yous" Personally I never ask for them and don't pay much attention to them on another's but some sigs have the request in big...
  12. tbong777

    Thread Any Note users rather wait to see Note 3

    Looks good but Personally I would wait to see the Note 3 before spending the bundle they will want for this device out the gate. Then if the Note 3 disappoints, the S4 will be less expensive and development will be in full swing. Then again the Note 3 will have any glitches corrected as well...
  13. tbong777

    Thread Unable to mount USB in TWRP Recovery

    New to Nexus 7. I was under the impression one could mount USB internal storage in TWRP for transfering fo ROM files without having to reboot I cannot check the box, getting Does the Nexus 7 even allow USB OTG flash drives when booted?
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    Thread Twelve Headphone Shortcuts MOD

    Works on Note 2 and Tab 7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763441
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    Thread Received Nexus.......Selling this week. Nexus VS TAB 2 7 3G

    I have been going around and around with these devices. I got the TAB 2 7 P3100 3G from the wife for Christmas after researching both. I could not make up my mind and Christmas was coming quickly so I asked her for the more expensive P3100 (LOL) and I already have a samsung device in the Note 2...
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    Thread [Q] First time Non Samsung User...Why Cyanogen on Nexus?

    I have been a Samsung user since the Captivate. I understand the use for Cyanogen on those devices to rid them of all things Samsung. But this device is already vanilla. As I was not a Cyanogen user and am not now on the NOte 2 because I need what the Note offers natively and I like the Samsung...
  17. tbong777

    Thread ATT and Note N7100... I could not convince them I had a smart phone!

    I bought the US version of the Note 2 and sold it to buy the International version as I have done before. The wife uses an SGSII i9100. We were on the family talk plan 700 minutes, pay per message UL data on two "feature phones" I transitioned to the Family share plan when i bought the ATT...
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    Thread Is ATT seeing P3100 as a tablet device?

    Thinking about getting the Samsung P3100 after reading about Nexus 7 issues with 4.2 release. If I buy a Samsung Tab 2 7 I would get the International version for $100 more than the US non 3G version and SIM swap with my Note. Has anyone been tagged for using this as a phone or worse tagged...
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    Thread $599 shipped New Egg till 11/27

    With used N7100s selling for over $600 on Ebay and a dearth of them on the closing marketplace here, I think it will be awhile for prices to drop into the $500-$550 range. I pulled the trigger on one. New Egg has a 30 day return policy and ships quickly. I buy all my PC building parts from...
  20. tbong777

    Thread ANY ATT users sorry they did not get the ATT version?

    I aquired the ATT version and sold it because 1. We don't; have LTE and won't for another upgrade 2. I like the lower battery and data consumption of the FM Radio 3.We share 1GB data on legitimate Family share plan with one International "(dumbphone SGS II i9100) and my International Note I...
  21. tbong777

    Thread Ordered Accessories...Still no Note 2 N7100

    :D Ordered the cradle the batteries but not the device yet. Just sold the ATT version I burned an upgrade for. I should have known better then to order a Carrier branded device especially when we won't have LTE here for over a year and I only use 800MB data in my best month. But I wanted to...
  22. tbong777

    Thread Screen protector Rant....

    I was at the Mall today and people were lined up at an "Armour screen protector" kiosk. I don;t understand screen protectors. They are paying $25 for a screen protector to keep their screen from scratching. But they are also playing $25 for a screen protector that WILL get scratched up and then...
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    Thread Bought it......Sold it. $475 For those still on the fence re N7100 vs SGHi717 .

    I should have listened to my instincts and went of the N7100. I really wanted to like the ATT version. I got the device. immediately rooted it and flashed the CleanLite Rom. There were a couple things I missed too much and the additional $30 a month was not worth it since we do not have LTE and...
  24. tbong777

    Thread ATT Note Verses International Note N7000

    Burned one of two way over due upgrades and aquired the note II for $239 to rty out since ATT had busted my Note I three times on MediaNet I used it stock for a day and for another day rooted and Rommed (Pegasus kernel/ LiteRom) for another day and I have to say I am glad I kept the...
  25. tbong777

    Thread Post Prices here for ATT Note II

    Might be a good idea to post non premiere/ATT pricing here as more non early adopter people like me begin to look for the Note II deals. I have not decided between this and the N7100 yet. But I am leaning towards the ATT version if I can save $400. Costco has the S3 for $129 and the Note I...
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    Thread ATT just flagged my N-7000 for a data plan....UPDATE: for the THIRD TIME

    I don;t even use 1 GB a month and I got the SMS. Wonder if this is going to be something they begin doing with International devices. Wife's SGS II I9100 still on MediaNet I called after putting my SIM back in a Nokia, Gave them the Nokia IMEI and am back on MediaNet. Going to use the Noikia...
  27. tbong777

    Thread So whats up with the Wolfson DAC?

    Is their one or not. This was the only reason I even considered the S3 . I am not reading of any posts regarding Voodoo and Supercurio doing his Captivate majic on this device...
  28. tbong777

    Thread [Q] Why would a phone be transmiting microphone output over BT in car

    Throwing this out there because I don't know if this is a ROM issue or kernel function. (Specs in sig) When I use the BT in the car MY voice is transmitted to my audio system as if its playing back media. This is not what some would call "echo" in normal working BT setups. It's my actual...
  29. tbong777

    Thread The 'official" "I am disappointed with the S3 thread"

    So we see and read about the love affairs with a new toy. Thought I would start a buyer's remorse thread..... (maybe some good deals on used S3's will pop up) So now that you have it and it has not met your expectations.....What will you do? Back to Note ? SGS II... Wait for iPhone 5 Note...
  30. tbong777

    Thread Amazing how many people do no know about the Note

    I run into people all the time who see my phone and have no idea what it is or even that it's a phone readily available from ATT here in the US. They have no idea. Most people actually like it and want one. A handful think its HUGE. I am so used to it don;t find it big. I find the iPhone...
  31. tbong777

    Thread Battery life.......Does it really matter?...uhhh NO!

    I read so many threads and comments complaining about "battery life" Turning this off and that off, not using this app or that app. Dreaded enemy "wake locks". Turning brightness down and generally Not using all these great devices have to offer to squeeze out more battery life. Even to the...
  32. tbong777

    Thread [Q] USB Debuggung not working always connects as Media Device.

    MTP working fine. In fact when USB debugging selected under developer options, the Phone still goes into MTP mode when plugged into USB port. Always connects as Media Device. Yesterday worked fine. Had to select copy files in Debugging mode like in SGS 2 EDIT" Worked in Download mode as...
  33. tbong777

    Thread OK How in the heck did I get Full Root on LPY??

    Flashed LPY Stock over CheckRom/Abyss 6.2 Red Pill using Mobile Odin Pro. I did NOT flash CF Root Image file as I did not want any CWR yet. Checked inject SuperSU. Everroot, Inject Odin, all wipes and flashed. Phone booted fine to ICS with full root..... I know the stock LPY Kernel is not...
  34. tbong777

    Thread Official USA Thread for S3

    Thought I would start a thread for those of us in the US who have unique situations with International Devices. The first issue many will have on MediNet, or one of the many pay as you go services like Straight Talk will be the Micro SIM. We are currently using the full sized SIMS in our S2s...
  35. tbong777

    Thread Sandisk 64GB SD card $79 Best Buy

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/SanDisk+...&skuId=4120116 $79
  36. tbong777

    Thread Bought a used White Note ....hate White ..fixed it

    The phone is conspicuous enough without it being "Apple white" as well.. I would have preferred a dark one. So I ordered a cheap black gel case until I got the skin decals in the mail today..... Since I did not want to go through the trouble of a trade I found this site and they have some very...
  37. tbong777

    Thread WiFI vs Carrier

    I buy International phones primarily to use the UL MediaNet pans because Carrier data is ridiculous for what it offers and the little I actually use it. I use about 1.5GB a month. My wife uses maybe 600MB. We refuse to pay over $700 a year for that. So we buy International devices (and they...
  38. tbong777

    Thread Who doesn't use a case or screen protector?

    just asking because the phone is so big. I didn't use either on my SGS II either and had no issues with major scratches or resale. (sold for $405 on Ebay recently) with photographed blemishes with a small scratch and dings on the body. normal wear and tear. I don't view my phones as jewelry...
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    Thread The "Note" Dilemma we will face soon.......

    Samsung SGS III... So how many who said they cannot go smaller will do just that to get the SGS III? I think it will be interesting to see if I will after enjoying this "phoneblet"
  40. tbong777

    Thread (Bootanimation) OLD PC 8088 Boot up BIOs

    Always like this Bootanamation on the SGS. Converted it to work with the Note Instructions for those kernels that can run Bootanimation.zip Drop Bootanimation.zip in SYSTEM\MEDIA folder UNZIP PowerOn.zip file and place the PowerOn.wav file in SYSTEM\ETC folder Reboot
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    Thread AT&T users ..Why Not GoPhone?

    I asked this in the Note section as they have a different issue as ATT CAN see their devices as "smartphones" Many have spoken of GoPhone as an option for UL data and messaging. We are off contract with two i9100s on $15 MediaNet sharing 700 minutes with NO messaging plan. We are paying $100...
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    Thread [Q] Why wouldn't everybody in the US chose the GoPhone Plan?

    A little confused. Given the fact we do NOT have LTE and won;t be getting it until late 2013 (or maybe don't need it) Why not just get s $50 unlimited everything GoPhone plan? What am i missing here. I am off contract and thinking of calling ATT and putting our shared 700 min $15each...
  43. tbong777

    Thread Any US Users on MediaNet since the "tablet fix"?

    I am guessing this will show up as a smart phone on ATT now and require the Smart Phone $15 200MB plan. I use about 800MB a month. Not sure another $10-$15 is worth 600MB of Carrier data, I like the idea of not having to worry about data use JIC.
  44. tbong777

    Thread Daaaaam Just picked up an i1900 for the wife and now I see this.

    I need to keep up. Just picked up a used i9100 for the wife here on XDA last week. I could have given my i9100 to her and bought this. Now I want it and already we have 2 i9100s. I am hesitant to sell mine because it would make a great back up although it would go far to bring down the...
  45. tbong777

    Thread [Q] Kindle vs Note -

    Just picked up a used i9100 for the wife here. Then I noticed the Note. I thought I probably should have given her my i(100 and purchased a note since I am a gadget freak and my eyes are not what they used. She wanted to buy me a Kindle Fire for Christmas but I really did not think I would use...
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    Thread How do you carry this phone?

    I am thinking of buying one of these when they start tuning up used, I don't use cases or screen protectors on my phones and pocket carry. Given that , can you easily pocket carry these phones or are they too big?
  47. tbong777

    Thread Small Dilemma re i777 vs I9100 for the wife..

    Wife is due for upgrade. Been running a Captivate (running Pinnacle). HUGE difference between hers and my i9100 in lag etc. I just don't see the development enthusiasm for the ATT SGS II as there was for the Captivate. As I see more and more i9100 ROMS ported over I wonder if I should just...
  48. tbong777

    Thread Anyone have SNS working with a custom ROM?

    I can get the FB app to sync with contacts. But when I try to use Social Hub to get the information to contacts such as actual updates and Media I get the message: "Sync is currently experiencing problems.It will be back shortly." Or I have to keep signing into FB. Tried Stock KE7, Cog, and...
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    Thread AMazing how the price went up on unlocked version...

    And the ATT version is only $549!! All of a sudden NewEgg has the International version for $800!!! I paid $649! I may get this one to replace the wife's Captivate. She doesn't use much data. I have to have the Unlocked one for the $10 unlimited data plan as long as it lasts.
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    Thread Who Doesn't use a screen protector or case?

    Just wondering because I stopped using them with the Captivate. I did get a RealLook when this phone was new but have since dumped it. I have carried the phone in my pocket with coins and even keys at times and nary a scratch. The glass is far better to slide on in its native state. I never...