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  1. privatewarrior1

    Thread Is the 2019.3 Android 9.0 pie security update critical?

    I was wondering if it was important to install the upgrade especially that I have a rooted device and would hate having to go through the whole process of re-rooting my device again after the update installation and having to erase all the data and pictures on my phone. But if not doing so...
  2. privatewarrior1

    Thread How to prevent OnePlus 6T wifi adapter from automatically turning on

    My Oneplus 6T is rooted. I tend to keep my wifi adapter turned off to save battery life. Few days after I purchased the phone, I noticed that when I turn off wifi, as soon as I lock the phone then unlock it, the wifi toggle will automatically turn back on. :( After much research, I went to...
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    Thread [Q] ATT Throttle Test

    Besides the regular internet speed tests, is there a definitive website and/or app that allows you to say for sure that your device is being throttled.? I've been working on this for a week now but cannot find a good and specific answer online. Thank you
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    Thread Lock Screen Swipe is grayed-out

    I installed a new certificate for a new VPN service and it asked to have a lock screen password. Now the "Swipe" method is grayed-out. Is there anyway to override that? FYI, the Phone is rooted. Thanks
  5. privatewarrior1

    Thread [Q] Do Antivirus programs conflict on ANDR?

    Antivirus programs do conflict on a Windows machine, but what about the android OS. Can you have more than one?
  6. privatewarrior1

    Thread ATT and Samsung Baby-Sitting

    How do you get rid of that annoying message everytime you try to increase the volume on your headset. You know the one that tells you gonna hurt your ears. It seems you have to click OK everytime. I am really getting fed up with this nanny state of affairs.
  7. privatewarrior1

    Thread Nexus 5 colors

    Does the phone come in different colors or is it just Black and White? I saw before some pictures of a yellow and bright red nexus 5. Are these variants coming later or are those merely the pictures of the expensive cases google is now selling?
  8. privatewarrior1

    Thread Cannot send MMS

    I cannot send nor receive MMS messages. That is any kind of picture and multimedia text. I can send and receive regular texts just fine. This started about a year ago on my Note 2. I used to fix it by switching to the wap.cingular APN with the following settings for the MMS server: MMS Proxy...
  9. privatewarrior1

    Thread "Your Network is Unstable" ?

    Did you guys notice that the Note 3 keeps giving this message every time it connects to a wi-fi network? You then need to change the settings to make it ignore the message and stay connected. But the message will always pop-up. Any ideas if this is a Hardware or an Android 4.3 issue?
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    Thread wap.cingular

    Was anyone able to connect via this apn on a note 3? I tried all variations of this apn on my note 3, variations that used to work on my note 2, but none worked. It is like the antenna is inexistent?!
  11. privatewarrior1

    Thread Note 3 Sim Card removal

    It appears to me every day I spend using the note 3 I discover a new issue and a totally different way to do previously simple things to do. For one why is Samsung shooting itself in the foot with its backward design of a Micro-SD slot on top of the MicroSim card slot and making this latter...
  12. privatewarrior1

    Thread This is how to enable USB Debugging

    I've been trying to find how to do this and it took me awhile so I decided to start a thread to help others who may need to enter "Developer Mode" on the Note Tres to enable USB-Debugging for instance. Here is how: Step 1: Go to your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 “Application” icon and Open “Setting...
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    Thread Any Samsung Deals?

    Remember last year samsung offered a free flip-cover to all note II and S3 owners. Does anyone know of any promos for the note 3? It's funny last year I was too late to use the promo, and the only color they sent me was a pink one. :eek:
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    Thread How to remove ATT bloatware on a rooted Note 3

    A lot of att crapware in this beautiful device, mostly pertaining to unsocial media. Any advice on how to go about removing this crap? I know there are some videos and threads but they are for other devices! I don't want to mess up anything. thanks :good:
  15. privatewarrior1

    Thread Petition AT&T to Unlock OUR Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Bootloader!

    Hope this is not a repost https://www.change.org/petitions/at-t-unlock-our-samsung-galaxy-note-3-bootloader?share_id=LDoBjHpukH&utm_campaign=mailto_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition
  16. privatewarrior1

    Thread Dead LCD Note II

    Is there a way to access note 2 via USB on your PC if you cannot check the USB toggle check mark on the phone itself? When I connect to Windows, I keep getting "MTP USB Device failed" error? I used odin to flash stock ROM but still no help. anyway around this? thank you
  17. privatewarrior1

    Thread Nexus 4 or Moto X

    my att Note 2 is broken. I know that Moto X will be a google phone and it is coming out soon. should I wait to just get the nexus 4?
  18. privatewarrior1

    Thread AT&T Next to Offer Option to Forgo Wireless Contra

    ATT will begin offering wireless customers the option to forgo contracts and get more frequent upgrades if they pay full price for their smartphones, allowing the carrier to cut back on the profit-sapping cost of subsidizing devices like the iPhone. ATT is beginning a program later this month...
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    Thread Phone Jack not working

    When connecting any headphones to my note 2, the phone plays the music in a weird way. Basically the tone is very low although the volume is cranked up and the music plays in a static way like it is a very bad recording. This goes for phone calls as well. Basically it sounds like if the...
  20. privatewarrior1

    Thread ATT Tethering Warning

    I know there are many of these threads but I am interested in a having an HONEST poll of all of those who got a tethering warning from ATT? Please only participate if you've received the warning. And let's be honest guys. The poll is private. There are many stories that people got the warning...
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    Thread In the US: We Pay A Ridiculous Amount Of Money For Slow Internet

    Great video. http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/Why-You-Have-To-Pay-A-Ridiculous-Amount-Of-Money-4268428.php
  22. privatewarrior1

    Thread The Superiority of Apple and its iOS

    Of course I am kidding...But all this talk about Apple stock loosing 40% of its value got me looking into it and I end up on an old website I used to frequent when I was misguided. :( Sad days indeed. The funny thing is that the iphone 5 and its iOS 6 have been out for quite sometime now, but...
  23. privatewarrior1

    Thread Nexus 4 US release

    I looked for an answer for this question to no avail. Will there be a second release of the nexus 4 in the US? If so, does anyone know when? Thank you
  24. privatewarrior1

    Thread [Q] ATT Mobile Insurance

    ATT mobile insurance is $7 per month. But the deductible for the i317 is $200. Do you think it is worth it to have? is ATT's replacement policy similar to that of Apple for instance. meaning with 100% satisfaction rate or do they give people hard time before replacing any device. Thanks
  25. privatewarrior1

    Thread [Q] CleanROM Bluetooth Issue

    First of all, CleanROM is a wonderful ROM. I have installed it on my ATT Note 2. :good: However I have one slight problem if you guys can help me figure it out. My bluetooth connects perfectly to my car stereo (A Brand New Pioneer made in July 2012). I can make phone calls perfectly, but I...
  26. privatewarrior1

    Thread ATT VS TMO Note 2

    Who came up with the rumor that ATT's phone does not support 42Mb band? According to phonearena it does, http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-AT-T_id7500 and Wikipedia also states the same bands for both, if not ATT's version looks better because of the LTE duo-band...
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    Thread External Battery

    Does the Note 2 have a different external battery for each different network note 2 variant?
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    Thread ATT Phone Insurance

    Is it worth it? Is it similar to the Apple 100% replacement warranty?
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    Thread Note 32GB and 64GB

    I called tmobile but was told they won't be able to receive any higher versions. I don't know if the guy knew what he was talking about or not. Any idea when these will come out? if ever
  30. privatewarrior1

    Thread [Q] att Note 2 to tmobile

    I see that both notes from att and tmo support band IV. This begs the question, would an att note 2 work on the tmobile network? thanks
  31. privatewarrior1

    Thread [Q] AT&T new throttle policy

    I'm just trying to figure out Att's new throttle policy. Someone started the rumor that while talking to att's throttle department, they were told that it would be based on a person's last month's usage. Each one of us was interpreting this differently. Some say you will only be throttled when...
  32. privatewarrior1

    Thread Fighting ATT Data Throttle, an alternative venue

    How about contacting the CEO directly and advising him that screwing the people that made ATT rich is biting the hand that fed him and provided him with his $5 million mansion and therefore is not a good business practice in the long run. Office: Randall L. Stephenson 208 S. Akard St. 75202...
  33. privatewarrior1

    Thread We Americans are always getting screwed

    Whether by our politicians, bankers and now phone service providers, we are always getting screwed. Everyone doing business here looks to the American consumer as a Cash Cow. After milking us for 4 or 5 years by charging us $30/month while 3G speed was so slow and calls were being dropped every...
  34. privatewarrior1

    Thread 3e recovery on Skyrocket

    How would you perform a 3e recovery on a Skyrocket? I used rom toolbox and went to /system/bin but cannot find the recovery file to replace? And by the way, what does 3e recovery do?
  35. privatewarrior1

    Thread Help Please...I am throttled on all APNs

    I've read through this thread twice. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342111&page=1 all of it and tied every fix. All apns listed there did not work for me. Even switched from SkyIce to Skyroketeer to avoid the 2.3.6 issue but no luck. ROMs tried: Skyroketeer (current)...
  36. privatewarrior1

    Thread The answer to why does AT&T Throttle?

    There you have it gentlemen. It is all about $$$$$$$$ AT&T Looks To Drive Revenue With Higher-Priced Data Plans NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--AT&T Inc. (T) is raising the ante again on data. When customers sign up for a new plan starting Sunday, they will have to pay as much as 33% more each month...
  37. privatewarrior1

    Thread [Q] ATT help

    What is that text to send to ATT for help so that they call you? it's something like *ATThelp thanks
  38. privatewarrior1

    Thread SGS2 ATT Throttle Fix

    Does anyone know of any fix for the HSPA+ SGSII I9100 throttle problem? Is anyone even working on a throttle removal process for this phone?