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No lockscreen or power button options

I just got my T-Mobile Galaxy S II replaced today and when i turned it on for the first time, i noticed that it had no lockscreen, and no power button options. Instead, when u click the power button, it just shuts off the phone without warning. I am unrooted, nor have i ever been rooted on this phone. However i did take the SD card from my old rooted phone and put it in this one.. So maybe the rooted files have something to do with it. Im still not sure. If anyone has an answer it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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If you do a master reset without the SD card present in the device (keep it out of the device), do you still experience the issue?

Umm i will try that. But i have to backup everything first. Ill get back to you later on that
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i have seen this happen on an SII when the efs folder gets deleted from the root directory.
the phone you got as a replacement must have been used before and the original owner had removed this folder.
it contains "as far as i've read" very important files that the phone needs and for some reason are not replaced even after a factory reset.
get another one if you can

Dang, this is my second replacement! I guess its onto the third.. Thanks though!
chronicrebellion said:
i have seen this happen on an SII when the efs folder gets deleted from the root directory.
the phone you got as a replacement must have been used before and the original owner had removed this folder.
it contains "as far as i've read" very important files that the phone needs and for some reason are not replaced even after a factory reset.
get another one if you can
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easy fix... I had the same issue... all u have to do is a factory reset and you'll be fine.

Hmm ok ill try that right now
MrKnitty said:
easy fix... I had the same issue... all u have to do is a factory reset and you'll be fine.
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It worked! Thank you so much!
MrKnitty said:
easy fix... I had the same issue... all u have to do is a factory reset and you'll be fine.
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no problem bro.

(Solved) BRICKED my nexus please help.

hi
i just installed CM10 on my nexus (FULL WIPE/WIPED CACHE/WIPED DALVIK CACHE)
then when i was restoring my apps via myBackup root app.
it asked me to reboot , i did then my nexus cant be switched on.
Guys please help me.

evil_penguin said:
hi
i just installed CM10 on my nexus (FULL WIPE/WIPED CACHE/WIPED DALVIK CACHE)
then when i was restoring my apps via myBackup root app.
it asked me to reboot , i did then my nexus cant be switched on.
Guys please help me.
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Sorry for the simple questions but did you pull the battery? Are you sure your battery is is not dead?

Do you have access to recovery?
If no flash a firmware with fastboot.
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[email protected] said:
Sorry for the simple questions but did you pull the battery? Are you sure your battery is is not dead?
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yes i pulled my battery ,it didnt help
Battery was 60%

Well I doubt its bricked, but try holding the power button longer than normal. Connect it it to the pc and see what happens?
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gm007 said:
Do you have access to recovery?
If no flash a firmware with fastboot.
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NO access to recovery
no access to fastboot

Remove the battery for 30 sec and try again.
Do you have offline charging??
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SOLVED
i don't know what happened.
suddenly it rebooted on its own.
Something is wrong with My backup root app?

evil_penguin said:
SOLVED
i don't know what happened.
suddenly it rebooted on its own.
Something is wrong with My backup root app?
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You should still be able to get into fastboot menu and recovery though through holding volume up and down and then the power button.....
Anyway, glad you back up again.

Was your phone hot? It's possible that safety throttle stuff shut down the phone and waited till it cooled off? I honestly don't know how the throttle craps works.
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[email protected] said:
You should still be able to get into fastboot menu and recovery though through holding volume up and down and then the power button.....
Anyway, glad you back up again.
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I am not new to flashing roms.
i tried that it didnt go to fastboot mode/odin mode etc.
Thanks.

withbloodskies said:
Was your phone hot? It's possible that safety throttle stuff shut down the phone and waited till it cooled off? I honestly don't know how the throttle craps works.
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i dont think so.
When i was restoring my apps ,my phone was charging via PC.
Something to do with myBackup root app ??
Thanks.

evil_penguin said:
i dont think so.
When i was restoring my apps ,my phone was charging via PC.
Something to do with myBackup root app ??
Thanks.
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Dunno I looked at the app and honestly I don't like it.. it feels bad.
I've always used Titanium Backup and it works great.
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withbloodskies said:
Dunno I looked at the app and honestly I don't like it.. it feels bad.
I've always used Titanium Backup and it works great.
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I have tried many backup apps.
but Titanium backup is confusing for me. I dont know how to use it properly.

if you where charging through your pc with usb cable
then maybe your usb cable wasnt correctly and had giving it a electrical shock
this happens to me a lot when i charge my phone
my pc self is buggy but yeah

[HOW TO] Writing PRLs with LGNPST

Hi.
ADD. MTsol reported he(she) flashed PRL with QPST without problem so you can use QPST if you have one.
Here's my second thread about PRL writing for our Optimus G with LGNPST.
I'm not sure if I can share the LGNPST here or not so just pm me if you need it.
You don't need root access for this but you MUST HAVE your OG's SPC.
Follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032431 thread and get SPC first.
You can always go back to original PRL by Updating PRL from your OG.
`System Settings -> System Updates -> Update PRL'
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Let's get started.
1. Make sure your phone is Diag mode enabled. (you can find out how to from the link above.)
2. Open LGNPST.
3. Connect your OG to your PC as Charge Only mode.
4. You will see this screen, click PRL/ERI tab then check Write, NAM1, NAM2.
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5. Load the PRL file you want to use. (You can find PRLs from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880781
or google it and you can find PRLs easily.
6. Press start.
7. It will ask your SPC.
8. Just wait... Your OG will reboot by itself.
9. Done. :good:
P.S. If LGNPST pops up an error MSG, just reboot your OG once then press ok button.
P.S.S. Dang.. picture size is too big... I'm gonna make them smaller later....

Have you notice hand free activation coming up after reboot since flashing a prl?
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MTsol said:
Have you notice hand free activation coming up after reboot since flashing a prl?
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Mine doesn't do auto update.
Probably because I'm using unlocked bootloader on my phone?
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Mine just keeps saying there is an error and i should disconnect reboot and reconnect and press okay. Keeps doing this over and over.... even if i just press okay without cycling... Idk what it is.

cmsjr123 said:
Mine just keeps saying there is an error and i should disconnect reboot and reconnect and press okay. Keeps doing this over and over.... even if i just press okay without cycling... Idk what it is.
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hey did anyone figure this out yet cause mines does the same thing error and telling me to reboot and reconnect but nothing happens..in my area my i get bad 3G with my optimus compare to when i had my S3 or GN2 please i need to flash asap thanks

drastic25 said:
hey did anyone figure this out yet cause mines does the same thing error and telling me to reboot and reconnect but nothing happens..in my area my i get bad 3G with my optimus compare to when i had my S3 or GN2 please i need to flash asap thanks
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Use the newest alpha cdma program forgot its name sorry. It is the only program i found to rewrite my prl.
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cmsjr123 said:
Use the newest alpha cdma program forgot its name sorry. It is the only program i found to rewrite my prl.
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Do you remember the name now? I'm unable to update my PRL either. LGNPST keeps saying my phone lost connection. Thanks

Can you explain why you would want to do this? I can update my prl from the settings menu. In what circumstances would this be a useful process?
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jptech said:
Can you explain why you would want to do this? I can update my prl from the settings menu. In what circumstances would this be a useful process?
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For instance, if you are on Sprint and you have awful 3G data, you can use a Verizon PRL and get much better 3G data.
Caveat is if you overdo it, Sprint can terminate your services/contract.

I have tried everything I can think of to change my PRL to Verizon's. I've followed and read through these threads and just can't get it to work.
1 . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35089173&postcount=1
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35498689&postcount=1
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35171856&postcount=1
4.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35576100&postcount=1
I'm running ZVB with IAJB 1.1.0. I also tried it with Imperium 2.0.1 ##DIAG# is enabled and not locked. I've gotten my SPC, and lock code. I've changed the Com ports to the 2 options it gives me. I even tried a different Com port that wasn't being used. LGNPST just sits there doing nothing. I've tried reboots. Checking both NAMS, 1 NAM. USB debugging on and off.
Any ideas?

I'm interested is this, considering I have barely 1 bar at my house. Let me know if you figure it out Engine
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engine95 said:
I have tried everything I can think of to change my PRL to Verizon's. I've followed and read through these threads and just can't get it to work.
1 . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35089173&postcount=1
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35498689&postcount=1
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35171856&postcount=1
4.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35576100&postcount=1
I'm running ZVB with IAJB 1.1.0. I also tried it with Imperium 2.0.1 ##DIAG# is enabled and not locked. I've gotten my SPC, and lock code. I've changed the Com ports to the 2 options it gives me. I even tried a different Com port that wasn't being used. LGNPST just sits there doing nothing. I've tried reboots. Checking both NAMS, 1 NAM. USB debugging on and off.
Any ideas?
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Have you tried qpst? That's what always works for me.
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MTsol said:
Have you tried qpst? That's what always works for me.
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I'd prefer to use LGNPST, but that was going to be my last option. I have qpst installed now. I just haven't found any good instructions on how to use it for the LG. What instructions are you using?
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Well, I got it using qpst, but what a pain in the as* to use! Lgnpst seems so much easier. I still would like to know how to do this using lgnpst.
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Snarflebits said:
Do you remember the name now? I'm unable to update my PRL either. LGNPST keeps saying my phone lost connection. Thanks
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Its cdmadev from chromableedstudios.
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cmsjr123 said:
Its cdmadev from chromableedstudios.
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I used that to get my SBC and lock numbers, but it wouldn't write a PRL. It acted like it did, but on reboot.... Nothing.
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if all you need is force roam to verizon network,
Here's another method. this works perfectly for me.
Dial 3845#*970#
Scroll down to the bottom and select IOT Hidden menu
Select CDMA Setting
Select CDMA Preference
Select Band Preference
Change value to Cell only
Change this value to Any if you wanna go back to Sprint network.
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engine95 said:
I used that to get my SBC and lock numbers, but it wouldn't write a PRL. It acted like it did, but on reboot.... Nothing.
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Try the older and then the newer versions the one that works in the green display one.
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Thanks guys. I spend a lot of time at our cabin in the mountains. And Sprint sold the tower we used to use to Verizon. I just need to have an alternative for people to get ahold of me. (Old parents and the kids)
Whether it be with the phone to change, or a simple computer program that doesn't require me to have to look it up to change. Thanks again.
PS. Growing older is not for the weak.
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Doesn't Sprint roam on Verizon towers anyway? Why would you need to force it?

Sprint got many calls about us losing service in that area and we were all told it was sold to Verizon and they had no plans to lease it from them. Unless they had more users for it.
So most people switched to Verizon and they all have great service. Those of us still on Sprint, our signal fades from 3g, to roaming, to nothing, all while standing in the same spot.
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[Q] Help retrieving data. Can't find any way.

This phone was my dads until he got a new one, but he only has a limited amount of time to retrieve the data before it goes back to T-mobile or else he has to pay money for the broken phone core. It was dropped, and broke the digitizer but not the screen. As of now, the display doesn't work at all, but I can hear the phone turn on just fine. I have been trying to think of how I can access the internal storage without tearing the phone apart and getting to the storage directly(not sure if that would work either).
- Not rooted
- USB debugging not enabled. I thought I might be able to get to the storage via adb, but that will be useless without usb debugging activated.
If I need any more information, let me know.

This this homie.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979097
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Pajar0913 said:
This this homie.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979097
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Unfortunately, a solution was never found in that thread. Same exact problem though. The only difference is that my screen doesn't work at all. Completely black. The only thing that reacts to touch is the very very bottom of the screen below the capacitive buttons. Without USB debugging enabled, I'm in the same boat as the other users in that thread.

It's been a while since I used kies, so I don't remember much about it, but is there a way to make a backup using kies?
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Does the digitizer recognize anything, or is it really FUBAR?
Edit - actually read the last post by OP...
Is there a way to turn debugging on in stock recovery?
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Well, I tested it myself and I was able to connect the phones to kies and create a backup without ever touching the device. I don't have any security lock on my phone though, so it might not work if the screen is locked? I'm also not sure if you can back up everything, or just photos, videos, etc. Hopefully at least that will help someone with the same problem who searched and found this thread...

Digitizer is completely screwed up. No responding to anything on the screen, and the screen is completely black. Even if I was able to get to stock recovery, I wouldn't be able to see what I was doing. I'll look into Kies and see if it will work.

Well seeing as how stock recovery responds to side buttons, someone with stock recovery could map it out for you...
Also, can't you get to ADB from recovery?
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Is it possible to get to adb through recovery? I still don't have usb debugging enabled, so unless there is a way to activate it in recovery, then I don't know if it'll work.

It may work... Its worth a shot. Also, Google is your friend on this topic.
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Good ol rooting questions

Hi guys
I dont mean to ask questions that have been answered or sound like a total noob. I have a stock s III with 4.4.2 and the gps is just GARBAGE. Im so mad at it. I saw a smiliar thread on this but my situation is a little different. I want to fix it. Whats the best rom to run on my phone that wont require a lot of work/maintenance. I had the OG epic and was constantly working on it to keep it tolerable before i got this. is 4.4.4 safe and mostly bug free? Please let me know and thanks for the help. Links with instructions or youtube videos are much appreciated.
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IMO Wicked X is a great stable rom.
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If you're on the ND8 modem, try NDC. Or vice versa. I'll get back to you with the name of an app that *could* help.
Have you tried in the stock dialer ##72786# and then update PRL and Profile?
Those are about the only thing that might change your GPS performance unless you get into experimental file tweaking, but I can't help you there.
Is it the actual GPS that's the problem or the mobile data? If your mobile data is weak, Google Maps won't work with or without a GPS signal.
Personally, I doubt if any other ROM would make a difference.
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I read some crazy stuff about GPS issues on the Web, when they first started being posted on XDA. One being that the issue related to loose screws. Said to take the back off the s3 and tighten the screws in the back (like 6?). Didn't bother to check into it, but stranger things I've seen/heard...
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Im stock so idk what my modem is. Ive tried the prl and profile update several times. Its not the mobile data network cuz its ****ty even with wifi. It started acting up as soon as the phone updated to 4.4.2. "GPS" was changed to "Location" and everything related to the two just works like crap. Ive seen a lot of other ppl with the issues.
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bpsears90 said:
Im stock so idk what my modem is. Ive tried the prl and profile update several times. Its not the mobile data network cuz its ****ty even with wifi. It started acting up as soon as the phone updated to 4.4.2. "GPS" was changed to "Location" and everything related to the two just works like crap. Ive seen a lot of other ppl with the issues.
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yes GPS was changed to Location but you have the option to use high accuracy, power saving or only the gps....and you will know what modem you have even on stock if you have sprint its ND8 if you have boost or virgin you have NDC

Ok. I have sprint. And ive tried all those settings. I guess to be more specific. It has no problem finding me. It has problems following me. So itll find me and set my route but when i hit start navigation itll take the arrow thingy that represents u and jump to another spot. Like itll put me in the middle of a field. And it wont matter if im driving or what my signal is. Itll stay in one spot. ive uninstalled app dates. Uninstalled google maps it self. Tried other navigation apps. And nothing.
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See and im connected to wifi
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I just failed at posting a screenshot lol
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bpsears90 said:
I just failed at posting a screenshot lol
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just look at the additional options part when you make a reply...there is attach files and manage attachments button....and this is on the computer once you click manage attachments you can upload basically any file but some can be "to big" for the file type and wont upload but once you upload the pic press close window text and then submit your reply or preview it just to make sure it's there

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bpsears90 said:
Im stock so idk what my modem is. Ive tried the prl and profile update several times. Its not the mobile data network cuz its ****ty even with wifi. It started acting up as soon as the phone updated to 4.4.2. "GPS" was changed to "Location" and everything related to the two just works like crap. Ive seen a lot of other ppl with the issues.
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I would do what I and others have suggested several times in extreme weird situations like this. Start back completely fresh:
Assuming you have a 16GB SPH-L710.
1. Backup everything you want to keep from your phone and internal storage to your SD card or computer.
2. Download the stock ND8 tar in the development thread (non-original). Extract the tar from the zip you download. Doubly check the MD5 hash of the tar to make sure what you downloaded matches what it's supposed to. You might need to run a search on that thread for MD5 to find it.
3. Download Odin v3.07 and the most recently available tar.md5 of Philz Touch Recovery.
4. Charge the phone full, turn off your phone and eject the SD card. Keep the SD card out for the rest of this.
5. Put your phone in Download mode: hold Home and Volume Down, and press and hold the power button at the same time until you see anything on the screen, then let go of all of them. It should say on the screen to press Volume Up "to continue". Do this.
6. Run Odin v3.07 on your Windows PC.
7. Plug the phone into the PC with a known good USB cable. After drivers load, Odin should show something like COM: 5, meaning it sees your phone.
8. Click PDA in Odin and direct it to the stock ND8 tar.
9. Uncheck Reboot in Odin.
10. Click Start. This'll take 5-10 minutes.
11. After done (Odin will say successful) unplug phone from cable and remove the phone battery to turn it off. Put the battery back in.
12. If you want to be able to root and make and restore backups, repeat steps 5 through 11 for the Philz Touch Recovery tar.md5.
13. If you want to root, boot into recovery (same as booting into Download mode but Volume Up instead of Down), click Advanced in Philz, and click the re-root option.
14. Before you do anything else with the phone including before putting the SD card in or installing apps, test the mobile data and GPS.
If any problems with mobile data, ##72786# in the stock TouchWiz dialer and then update PRL and Profile. That happens sometimes after Odining a stock tar or flashing a ROM.
If your problem is solved I would backup everything from your external SD card that's still removed and reformat it. That has solved some weird issues for myself and others, too.
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Ok. Thanks guys. Sounds like its just a bug since its uncommon to you guys which is reassuring
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bpsears90 said:
Ok. Thanks guys. Sounds like its just a bug since its uncommon to you guys which is reassuring
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I read a few other posts about terrible GPS, and it sounded like a bear to resolve. Never had a problem with GPS. Works perfectly (knock on wood). I went back through the posts and someone had mentioned that they fixed it by turning off Google location (in Google settings). They later turned Google location back on and (still) no longer had the problem...
Wondering if you had tried that?
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If you mean by toggling the location tab on and off in the drop screen yes i have. Ive tweaked the settings and tried multiple things. No use
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bpsears90 said:
If you mean by toggling the location tab on and off in the drop screen yes i have. Ive tweaked the settings and tried multiple things. No use
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What I meant was to go into your Google settings app, and turn off "location"
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