[Q] Rooting - stuck at "Get PIT for mapping..." then FAILS. Help? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II

Running Windows 7 64-bit, using Odin3 trying to use Simplelife's method of rooting the Note2 so I can get all the crap off there and I have been following step-by-step with his instructions as well as the video from xda and no luck... gets stuck at this "Get PIT for mapping..." waits about 45 seconds then FAILS. Any clue why? The device is stock, less than a week old. I get into download mode just fine and have the drivers installed correctly (device is seen by windows) and running odin even as admin and no luck.
NEvermind im an idiot. tried different hole and its good to go. (Usb hole)

Glad you figure out :victory:

Yup, always remember.... If one hole doesn't work for you try another there's usually at least 3 jk..
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Lol
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Yes sometimes you just have to place things in multiple holes until the first hole is ready to receive.
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It's well known that on MacBook Pros, the rear whole is always preferred...something to do with being connected to the bus differently.
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distortedloop said:
It's well known that on MacBook Pros, the rear whole is always preferred...something to do with being connected to the bus differently.
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So let me get this straight... apple users like it in the rear...

deeznutz1977 said:
So let me get this straight... apple users like it in the rear...
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are you want me think on dark side or bright side ?:cyclops:

deeznutz1977 said:
So let me get this straight... apple users like it in the rear...
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This is true. People who buy apple products have been taking it in the rear for years.

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[Q] Help? I Think I Just Bricked My Phone

I was in odin attempting to go back to stock and my screen went completely green during the process, left it plugged in hoping it would just keep working, but odin stopped. I am pretty sure my battery died during the process (very dumb of my but I was paying little attention to battery beforehand). I eventually pulled the battery, and now I cannot get any response from my phone at all. Won't charge, won't go back to odin. Any suggestions?
Battery CPR. Pop it in and out and try to get back into download mode. The colored screen is a sign of a bad cable. Get a heavy duty blackberry cable. You can also try with no battery and the usb cable in the computer to get into download mode. It will go in eventually.
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kennyglass123 said:
Battery CPR. Pop it in and out and try to get back into download mode. The colored screen is a sign of a bad cable. Get a heavy duty blackberry cable. You can also try with no battery and the usb cable in the computer to get into download mode. It will go in eventually.
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I finally got it in Odin battery-less after about 50 unplug/plug back ins. Popped battery in during that process and got a successful reboot and now charging. THANKS a ton for the fast help. You're the man!
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Glad you got it going. Get a new cable off ebay for $2 shipped for next time.
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kennyglass123 said:
Glad you got it going. Get a new cable off ebay for $2 shipped for next time.
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http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Ca...30&sr=8-1&keywords=blackberry+cable+micro+usb
Or here: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5458&seq=1&format=2
I bought 3 of these for different locations. (Work/Home/Laptop bag)
Interestingly enough, it seems to be a combination of cheap cables vs. usb ports. My laptop can Odin first time, every time with the stock Samsung cable. However, my work computer fails 19/20 times unless I use the smaller stockier Blackberry cable I have.
Is your work computer a desktop? And if so are you using the USB ports in the rear directly on the motherboard?
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kennyglass123 said:
Is your work computer a desktop? And if so are you using the USB ports in the rear directly on the motherboard?
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My front are USB 2.0 and its a cheap computer
kennyglass123 said:
Is your work computer a desktop? And if so are you using the USB ports in the rear directly on the motherboard?
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It's a desktop, and I've tried all 6 ports, 4 in the back, 2 in the front. Same results all around. Of course, this computer is a relative beast, but it seems to have usb issues regardless.
On the other hand, my home desktop has no issues as well, I just don't use it as much as my laptop. Develop alone in a dark room? Nah! I develop on the couch watching Big Bang Theory with my wife and son.
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It's a desktop, and I've tried all 6 ports, 4 in the back, 2 in the front. Same results all around. Of course, this computer is a relative beast, but it seems to have usb issues regardless.
On the other hand, my home desktop has no issues as well, I just don't use it as much as my laptop. Develop alone in a dark room? Nah! I develop on the couch watching Big Bang Theory with my wife and son.
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Ah! Maybe the current generated by the ports on your work computer is not adequate.
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I ONLY use Samsung cables. They have never failed me before.
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Ah! Maybe the current generated by the ports on your work computer is not adequate.
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That's pretty much my thought. Power supply may be under-sized.
MДЯCЦSДИT said:
I ONLY use Samsung cables. They have never failed me before.
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I like them.

Epic 4G Dead, wont respond to anything.

Ive flashed hundreds of epics, but when I Odin'd an EC05 Modem only on a Stock Rooted EF02 GB Rom, the phone went to reboot and... NOTHING
Black Screen
Will not respond to the charger, USB Cable, or any combination of buttons.
As if there is no battery installed.
Anyone else ran into this problem? Ive never seen this before.
Hundreds of posts and threads on bricked Epics. This might have happened due to a faulty cable, get a Blackberry one. Try popping the batery in and out a bunch of times while trying after each to get into download mode. If that don't work, let it sit for awhile then try it without the battery using the usb cable and computer as a power source.
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Its ok, I just ended up recycling it. Thanks anyways.
jasew503 said:
Its ok, I just ended up recycling it. Thanks anyways.
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Ah...you got it working? You don't mean like throwing it in the recycling bin right?
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Ah...you got it working? You don't mean like throwing it in the recycling bin right?
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Yes recycle bin, didnt actually throw it tho, just dropped it in.
jasew503 said:
Yes recycle bin, didnt actually throw it tho, just dropped it in.
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Pull it out and try to fix it. If not I will give you the $5 to mail it to me so I can try to fix it.
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Pull it out and try to fix it. If not I will give you the $5 to mail it to me so I can try to fix it.
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Challenge accepted, ill report back if im able to get it working. This is the 4th Epic ive tossed out in the last 3 months, the other 3 all had failed power button ribbon cables.
jasew503 said:
Challenge accepted, ill report back if im able to get it working. This is the 4th Epic ive tossed out in the last 3 months, the other 3 all had failed power button ribbon cables.
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OK Barney...lol
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But don't you have to have sex if your Barney
New challenge fix it and get it working while picking up a girl
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gtuansdiamm said:
But don't you have to have sex if your Barney
New challenge fix it and get it working while picking up a girl
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(Grabbing laptop and USB cord, walking away)
Challenge Accepted!
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I think CM 10.1 killed my GS-III

Since December I've been running CM10 on my GS-III with little to no issues. I flash CM 10.1 mid January and even though it was an unstable nightly it was very stable.
Flashing the nightlies as they became available with no issues at all.
Then today my phone starts slowing down and froze up.
Keep in mind that I hadn't flashed a nightly in like a day or 2 do I had been using the past nightly as a daily driver.
When my phone decided to freeze I rebooted it and it booted just fine.
About 2 minutes in the screen goes black. Holding the power button it's unresponsive.
Now my phone is completely unresponsive to all button presses. I've tried the 3 button combos for recovery and download mode with no luck. I've even held the buttons for a full minute but nothing is working.
Is my phone dead or is there a possibility of resurrecting it?
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Are you positive the battery hasn't died. That would be the first thing I would check. Even if it showed it was charging doesn't mean the battery is good. I'm not trying to be insulting either by asking this. I'm a equipment tech at a large semiconductor company and you wouldn't believe the number of times the fix was as simple as turning a breaker back on when another tech wanted to replace something major. #1 rule of troubleshooting: Is there power. #2 rule: Double check rule #1. Sounds silly, but it is the easiest thing to overlook. Good luck and I hope it's as simple as a battery.
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Are you positive the battery hasn't died. That would be the first thing I would check. Even if it showed it was charging doesn't mean the battery is good. I'm not trying to be insulting either by asking this. I'm a equipment tech at a large semiconductor company and you wouldn't believe the number of times the fix was as simple as turning a breaker back on when another tech wanted to replace something major. #1 rule of troubleshooting: Is there power. #2 rule: Double check rule #1. Sounds silly, but it is the easiest thing to overlook. Good luck and I hope it's as simple as a battery.
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No you're not insulting by asking that. I use to record music and when something wasn't wasn't working that's the first thing we asked and re asked.
Unfortunately I do believe I checked that out. When I plug in a charger it doesn't even show me a battery charging logo.
I have noticed that when I pull out the battery and connect the charger the led turns red.
I'll see if i can't swap batteries with one of my friends and see if that helps.
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Can adb on your pc detect your phone by any chance ? I do not want to scare you but hopefully your not having a motherboard failure or a sudden death :/
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shahkam said:
Can adb on your pc detect your phone by any chance ? I do not want to scare you but hopefully your not having a motherboard failure or a sudden death :/
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I'm checking that right now
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Well unfortunately there's no response from adb or phone.
However the computer does make a usb device connected sound.
Not sure if that's just a standard sound from the computer or if the phone is triggering it.
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Did you do the three button combos for the T-Mobile version? They are different from the other s3s. Zedomax's root video shows them, well
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Android_Monsters said:
Did you do the three button combos for the T-Mobile version? They are different from the other s3s. Zedomax's root video shows them, well
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This.
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Android_Monsters said:
Did you do the three button combos for the T-Mobile version? They are different from the other s3s. Zedomax's root video shows them, well
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shahkam said:
This.
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I have tried the 3 button combos for T-Mobiles variant of the GS-III with no luck either.... I even tried making a jig and didn't have much luck....
Next step is to buy a jig and see if that works
Thankfully I got a replacement GS-III from insurance. So I'm content... Also since I get to keep the other GS-III as well it feels even nicer.
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ironlood said:
I have tried the 3 button combos for T-Mobiles variant of the GS-III with no luck either.... I even tried making a jig and didn't have much luck....
Next step is to buy a jig and see if that works
Thankfully I got a replacement GS-III from insurance. So I'm content... Also since I get to keep the other GS-III as well it feels even nicer.
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A usb jig should do it most of the time it do work and if it doesn't oh well you could sell it out for parts i guess ?
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You would probably make most of your back if you sold it for spare parts and may only have to pay $50 for a replacement. Good luck!
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I'm not sure I understand how a jig is going to help him when the phone won't turn on.
I would try another battery first. You said you were going to try this but I don't see where you confirmed that it wasn't the issue.
Hmm you could have ran into that now infamous mb crash and burn error although I'm not sure how since you were running aosp. Anyone else want to chime in?
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If the battery truly died plugging it in won't be any help
Try another battery, I'm betting that's the issue. T-Mobile will have one or two on hand in store so you can try
Hopefully I will be able to get my hands on a spare battery to test this with as soon as I'm off work.
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Yeah first of lets make sure its not the battery and the jig forces the phone to boot into download mode if im not mistaken.. It is intended for users having similar issues / unresponsive devices...
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shahkam said:
Yeah first of lets make sure its not the battery and the jig forces the phone to boot into download mode if im not mistaken.. It is intended for users having similar issues / unresponsive devices...
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Well unfortunately the spare battery i used on my phone was no good in getting the phone to respond.
Now my next step is to attempt to hope that the jig will do something for my phone.
If not i guess that i will have a nice paper weight of luxury lol
Either that or i can sell it to someone.
So far those are the only options that i think i have at the moment.
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Flash STOCK or different ROM (Don't forget kernel too) think the issue is with the Cyanogenmod, mine did something similar, when screen went dark it took literally 5-10 Power button presses to wake the phone up, sometimes it wouldn't respond, other soft keys only would light up, Make backup, Wipe, install, check everything, that what I would do
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Flash STOCK or different ROM (Don't forget kernel too) think the issue is with the Cyanogenmod, mine did something similar, when screen went dark it took literally 5-10 Power button presses to wake the phone up, sometimes it wouldn't respond, other soft keys only would light up, Make backup, Wipe, install, check everything, that what I would do
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He cannot flash anything his phone doesn't answer to anything i don't see how he could do that..
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The phone is dead. My friend's gs3 died suddenly one day while I just happen to be using it. I plugged in an otg plug and few minutes later the screen just went black. I was sure it was dead when I plug in a charger and there was no sign of life from the phone.
I don't know if you have to pay a deductible but Samsung is supposedly replacing galaxy s3 for free because there is a known defect which cause the motherboard to go bad. My friend's was a Verizon model and they just replaced it free.
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Hey Apple can your iphones do this?

I just love it
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I blew domeone's mind with this today. Only I had a youtube, google talk and popup browser running at once. They went into a bootloop. He just kept saying "wha- how- you can- what- how - you can- ..."
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I blew domeone's mind with this today. Only I had a youtube, google talk and popup browser running at once. They went into a bootloop. He just kept saying "wha- how- you can- what- how - you can- ..."
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iSheep have different mentality. At least where I work... "But... wait... how... Wait a minute, I can jailbreak and do the same, just watch me"
I am not holding my breath.
I work at JCPenney's and with former apple bigwig now running the show here, its amazing how many problems I encounter daily with CR-apple devices...
I just want to pull Ron Johnson aside and tell him to invest in XDA Devs to manage competent android devices... been waiting months for any new app, and the ones we do have have are in serious need of updating(months overdue)... to think how fast devs get things accomplished for practically nothing on XDA, while apple devs under contract with JCP take months to get anything done is a travesty
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No, no, something is wrong in your title.
In your texts, I see you made a spelling error. I hear Apple is famous for those.
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You blew my mind...
seriously though, how do you enable the floating keyboard?
Malevolence said:
You blew my mind...
seriously though, how do you enable the floating keyboard?
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You have to use the Samsung default keyboard, it'll float over any input field and you can move it around
I love this phone
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You have to use the Samsung default keyboard, it'll float over any input field and you can move it around
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How I cant get it moving..?
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First, be sure to have both apps opened. Then, on one of the apps touch on the typing area, to bring up the keyboard. Write at least one letter, and it should be able to float around. I tried to make it float without writing a single letter and it won't. Maybe it's just me, but it worked as described. :thumbup:
Cheers.
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John McClane said:
First, be sure to have both apps opened. Then, on one of the apps touch on the typing area, to bring up the keyboard. Write at least one letter, and it should be able to float around. I tried to make it float without writing a single letter and it won't. Maybe it's just me, but it worked as described. :thumbup:
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I got it working ..it wasn't because I was using swift key and when I went to type I changed the input to Samsung keypad ..when I exited out and reopened the Windows it was working, thanks
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I got it working ..it wasn't because I was using swift key and when I went to type I changed the input to Samsung keypad ..when I exited out and reopened the Windows it was working, thanks
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Glad you made it.
P.S Thanks count 800 :silly:
I learn something new everyday. Love this beast!
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Would it be possible to get that floating keyboard on another device? 4.1.2
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I didn't read the OP but I'm gonna guess no.
Was I correct?
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Would it be possible to get that floating keyboard on another device? 4.1.2
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Honestly I have no idea.. Sorry
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Honestly I have no idea.. Sorry
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I'm assuming your phone is rooted. If so can you upload the keyboard apk? If not I'll just download a stock rom.
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I wouldn't be surprised if a jailbroken iPhone could do that. And it'd be worth more in 2 years - and it'd still be getting software updates too, which I'm almost positive our Note 2s won't be getting in more than a year. >>
However, one thing the Note 2 can do that the iPhone will never be able to do is use a stylus like the s-pen. Sure, you can use a stylus, but it's like drawing with preschool crayons.
Just thought I'd be the voice of reason here lol
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I wouldn't be surprised if a jailbroken iPhone could do that. And it'd be worth more in 2 years - and it'd still be getting software updates too, which I'm almost positive our Note 2s won't be getting in more than a year. >>
However, one thing the Note 2 can do that the iPhone will never be able to do is use a stylus like the s-pen. Sure, you can use a stylus, but it's like drawing with preschool crayons.
Just thought I'd be the voice of reason here lol
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I don't have a note 2. I have an iPod touch and an Atrix 4G.
Apps on the iPhone can't resize. There is no framework for it. Even if it were possible the screen is too small.
Also I haven't seen any alternative keyboards.
The iPhone has a solid, simple, smart experience, however it does not have the potential of Android. An iPhone looks nicer, works seamlessly but isn't as capable as an Android phone.
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[Q] Can't connect to PC :S

I just bought a LGOG from a friend and just noticed that it's impossible for my win8 laptop to recognize the device... I tried using my wife's ol' Win7 powered netbook without luck.
As anyone been through this and found a solution for this issue? I've tried all the versions available and none of them work. I'm running an AMD powered 64 bit Win8 laptop (my wife's netbook runs on an Intel processor.)
Thanks in advance for the help.
Did you install the drivers? http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-LS970
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Yes, tried with different versions and nothng...
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Try a different pc. Mine is detected half the time on our laptop. My son's laptop detects it every time. These phones are a little difficult at times.
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Already tried in the only two laptops I have. I'll see if I can find another one... tho' I just figured how to roam and that was the only reason I wanted to root this BEAST!!!
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I have tried in 3 different computers already and nothing. windows 8 or 7.... all drivers (three files) installed normal and as admin and still nothing...
any help?
Use different cables
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Use different cables
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tried with the usb cables i have and none worked (including the one that came with the cellphone...)
anyhelp!?!?
This happened to me on my first lgog. Turned out it was a broken pin. Best thing to do now, if you have insurance, is to get it replaced. I know you probably don't want to hear this but trust me I know how you feel.
idk how I got here...
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This happened to me on my first lgog. Turned out it was a broken pin. Best thing to do now, if you have insurance, is to get it replaced. I know you probably don't want to hear this but trust me I know how you feel.
idk how I got here...
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well. actually i bought it second hand... so i dont have insurance... but oh well... im jut going to give it to my wife and go back to my rooted gnex so i can keep using the custom prl... im able to set it to roam using the 3845#*910# trick but its sooooo slow...
Please dont feel insulted but sometimes going back to the basics is necessary, did you select usb debuging on developer options?
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