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[Q] Hard reset or Wait for Tango

Hi
I have been having problems with my live tiles not updating, like the weather live tile and USA today etc. I might have to be blamed for it as I downloaded a lot of apps like news apps and made live tiles of those and looks like there is a limit on the number of live tiles or number of background tasks. So apparently when you download a lot of apps with background tasks, the registry in the phone gets filled up and there wont be any live tile updates unless you hard reset your phone, if I know it correctly. I uninstalled a lo of those unnecessary apps but the registry still stays the same and the live tiles wont still update themselves.
I am now debating, if I should just hard reset my phone or wait for Tango. I am hoping that Tango will fix this issue or at least the software update should clean up my registry and get my live tiles to work correctly.
I would not prefer to reset and go about syncing everything again.
What do you guys think.

I heard that Tango isn't coming to the 900, so a hard reset might do the trick.

fpoon said:
I heard that Tango isn't coming to the 900, so a hard reset might do the trick.
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Hi. I know you are new here but we like for people to post correct FACTS. You got a link to back up that incredible statment? It should look something like this...
wmpoweruser.com said:
We reported yesterday that the Nokia Lumia 900 at Optus Australia were running Windows Phone Tango with internet sharing, and we have since had reports from Switzerland and the Philippines of the same.
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Link.

Erm... can you guys post your firmware versions please......
The Uk Lumia 900 comes pre installed with Tango
Version history
Main article: Windows Phone version history
7.0.7004 initial version of the Windows Phone 7 OS
7.0.7008 improve update process for future update
7.0.7390 "NoDo" added CDMA support, Copy and Paste, fast application startup, and deeper Facebook Integration
7.0.7392 revoke of fraudulent certificates
7.0.7403 intermediate update required for updating to Mango
7.10.7720 Windows Phone 7.5 codename Mango announced in the February 2011 Mobile World Congress. Steve Ballmer announced a major update to Windows Phone 7 due toward the end of the year,[25] and unveiled features including a mobile version of Internet Explorer 9 that supports the same web standards and graphical capability as the desktop version,[26] Twitter integration for the People Hub,[27][28] multi-tasking of third-party apps[29] by suspending and freezing the active task while switching to the active task in view, and Windows Live SkyDrive access.[30]
7.10.7740 fixed email issue in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and voicemail notification issue.[31]
7.10.8107 Windows Phone 7.5 Consumer Refresh, added LTE support and fixed keyboard disappearing bug and location access issue, among other bugfixes.[32]
7.10.8112 Windows Phone 7.5 Consumer Refresh 2 (CR2) Initial release for AT&T Nokia Lumia 900 & HTC Titan II. Included Visual Voicemail support and Internet Sharing (Tethering) for the AT&T network.
7.10.8773 Windows Phone 7.5 Consumer Refresh 3 (CR3)[33], codename Tango, added better media messaging, Location awareness icon,[34] Export and manage contacts to SIM card and support for low-cost devices with 256 MB RAM and low clock CPU. - UK lumia 900
[35]7.10.8779 Minor improvements and changes [36]

madhusurapaneni said:
Hi
I have been having problems with my live tiles not updating, like the weather live tile and USA today etc. I might have to be blamed for it as I downloaded a lot of apps like news apps and made live tiles of those and looks like there is a limit on the number of live tiles or number of background tasks. So apparently when you download a lot of apps with background tasks, the registry in the phone gets filled up and there wont be any live tile updates unless you hard reset your phone, if I know it correctly. I uninstalled a lo of those unnecessary apps but the registry still stays the same and the live tiles wont still update themselves.
I am now debating, if I should just hard reset my phone or wait for Tango. I am hoping that Tango will fix this issue or at least the software update should clean up my registry and get my live tiles to work correctly.
I would not prefer to reset and go about syncing everything again.
What do you guys think.
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I had the problem with the weather channel tile not updating. I backed up the phone then hard reset. Reinstalled weather and waited about 3 hours and the tile didnt update. I emailed their C.S. address about the problem and never heard back.
I restored my phone and continued on as it was, only updating when I tap on it first and back out.

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The main point is to find out if anybody knows if the software update will reset the registry. If it is not going to, then the only way to fix it is the reset.

madhusurapaneni said:
The main point is to find out if anybody knows if the software update will reset the registry. If it is not going to, then the only way to fix it is the reset.
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I just told you that I did a hard reset and my weather tile still did not update.

madhusurapaneni said:
Hi
I have been having problems with my live tiles not updating, like the weather live tile and USA today etc. I might have to be blamed for it as I downloaded a lot of apps like news apps and made live tiles of those and looks like there is a limit on the number of live tiles or number of background tasks. So apparently when you download a lot of apps with background tasks, the registry in the phone gets filled up and there wont be any live tile updates unless you hard reset your phone, if I know it correctly. I uninstalled a lo of those unnecessary apps but the registry still stays the same and the live tiles wont still update themselves.
I am now debating, if I should just hard reset my phone or wait for Tango. I am hoping that Tango will fix this issue or at least the software update should clean up my registry and get my live tiles to work correctly.
I would not prefer to reset and go about syncing everything again.
What do you guys think.
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i have a lumia 900 and it has tango pre loaded... in singapore...

what is wrong with people?
Nokia Lumia 900 comes already with TANGO. Check your firmware version if it ends with 141 then it is tango
2175.1601.8773.12141
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hx4700 Killer said:
I had the problem with the weather channel tile not updating. I backed up the phone then hard reset. Reinstalled weather and waited about 3 hours and the tile didnt update. I emailed their C.S. address about the problem and never heard back.
I restored my phone and continued on as it was, only updating when I tap on it first and back out.
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Uninstall your weather app, do hard reset
then install again it should work

zabihjan said:
what is wrong with people?
Nokia Lumia 900 comes already with TANGO. Check your firmware version if it ends with 141 then it is tango
2175.1601.8773.12141
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Uninstall your weather app, do hard reset
then install again it should work
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Not the US Nokia Lumia 900. We're at the mercy of the big three, Microsoft, Nokia, & AT&T. But honestly we know it's AT&T we're waiting on to release it.

zabihjan said:
what is wrong with people?
Nokia Lumia 900 comes already with TANGO. Check your firmware version if it ends with 141 then it is tango
2175.1601.8773.12141
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Uninstall your weather app, do hard reset
then install again it should work
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Reading comprehension fail =/
I DID HARD RESET
Weather channel app did not update over the course of 3 hours, from 11am to 2pm in Texas. The temp went up 10 degrees but the only time the tile updated was when I opened the app even then AFTER HARD RESET. I gave up on it and restored my backup. Sure as hell wasnt going to toss out all my info for the F'ing weather channel app =/

Weather Channel working fine for me. And got the OP (damn, Board Express), Background Tasks have nothing to do with the pre-Mango, Registry/Endpoints fiasco, that I helped to identify. Endpoint are only used for "push" Live Tiles like Sports Scores and Pro Sports Scores. Background Tasks replaced "pull" Live Tiles, which never involved the registry. Of someone can prove different, I would love to see a screenshot.
I have 8 active Background Tasks that all update fine. I have 23 BR Tasks under the advanced section. Occasionally, one of my BR Tasks will disable when I open or install another app, but that's an easy fix.
Sent from my Lumia 900 using Board Express Pro

the 900 in Malaysia comes with tango as well... i think i saw a post somewhere stating that there is a possibility that apollo is not coming to the 900?

[Q] How to Enable Multiple User Profiles in Jelly Bean 4.2?

Searched high and low for this but have not found a guide for setting this up.
1. I need this as a way to use two Google Voice accounts on the same Android device. One GV number for work and one personal. (Ironically this is the only reason I still use my iPhone as my primary cell phone.)
2. I would love to setup a third profile for my 10 month old daughter so she can play with the phone and not have me worry that she is accessing/modifying/deleting sensitive information.

Shurafa said:
Searched high and low for this but have not found a guide for setting this up.
1. I need this as a way to use two Google Voice accounts on the same Android device. One GV number for work and one personal. (Ironically this is the only reason I still use my iPhone as my primary cell phone.)
2. I would love to setup a third profile for my 10 month old daughter so she can play with the phone and not have me worry that she is accessing/modifying/deleting sensitive information.
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I'm not 100% sure, but I think this feature is tablet-only

harveydent said:
I'm not 100% sure, but I think this feature is tablet-only
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Looks like you are right. Its too bad. This is such a KILLER feature! I hope there is a way to side load this on to the nexus. Maybe flash it with a Tablet ROM or some other custom ROM?

top feature
Any unofficial choice ? Pleaseee )

its only for tabs and not for phones.. the only way to use it on the gnex is to flash pa which has this feature added

Shurafa said:
Searched high and low for this but have not found a guide for setting this up.
1. I need this as a way to use two Google Voice accounts on the same Android device. One GV number for work and one personal. (Ironically this is the only reason I still use my iPhone as my primary cell phone.)
2. I would love to setup a third profile for my 10 month old daughter so she can play with the phone and not have me worry that she is accessing/modifying/deleting sensitive information.
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its for tablet only my fren.. atleast for now..
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k786 said:
its only for tabs and not for phones.. the only way to use it on the gnex is to flash pa which has this feature added
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is it the PA 2.99+1??

Code:
/frameworks/base/core/res/res/values/config.xml
<!-- Maximum number of supported users -->
<integer name="config_multiuserMaximumUsers">[COLOR="Red"]1[/COLOR]</integer>
Change the number to whichever you like.
Code:
/frameworks/base/core/java/android/os/UserManager.java
public static int getMaxSupportedUsers() {
// Don't allow multiple users on certain builds
if (android.os.Build.ID.startsWith("[COLOR="Red"]JVP[/COLOR]")) return [COLOR="Red"]1[/COLOR];
return SystemProperties.getInt("fw.max_users",
Resources.getSystem().getInteger(R.integer.config_multiuserMaximumUsers));
}
Either change JVP to something else, or change the number.
Good luck.

Go vote up the feature request (cause I'd love to have it on my phone as well for my baby to play with):
https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/browse/CYAN-139
I also took tristan202's post and commented on the ticket as well.

There are mods that enable it. But there are also apps. Try this one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5hcHBhaG9saWNzLnVtIl0.
Or this one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sferadev.multipleuser

Thanks. The first one looks like a hack for 4.1, then again I just skipped 4.1 and went straight to 4.2 from 4.0.
I wonder how he did the 2nd one, since it is java code than needs to change and be recompiled. Then again, I am not an Android developer (yet - this may make me pull the branch and patch it myself). So this may be compiled in the Java VM on-boot-if-changed and cached for reuse. That would allow anyone to change it via ADB.
Think I'll try that myself.

I wonder why it was disabled for devices with phones.
People on tablets report a perfect user experience switching between users on 4.2 and keeping everything separate, including the apps and settings.
So if that was the case, and a phone call was received when User B was using User A (aka "Primary User" for 4.2 multi user setups), what do u think would happen?
What about an SMS or even MMS that allows saving of attachments?
Clearly those are intended for the "primary user" account on that phone. But the saving of user data gets changed under multi-user mode to those virtual aliases like:
/storage/emulated/0/
/storage/emulated/1/
Etc.
Clearly this may have issues when devices with cellular radios in them and receiving calls and SMS/MMS.
Maybe that is why?
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Also, if logged into one account and "switching" to another, it can take 3-8 seconds. And that is on the tablets with faster ram and cpus than our phones.
The idea of "switching" when ur phone is ringing might not be viable.

tristan202 said:
Code:
/frameworks/base/core/res/res/values/config.xml
<!-- Maximum number of supported users -->
<integer name="config_multiuserMaximumUsers">[COLOR="Red"]1[/COLOR]</integer>
Change the number to whichever you like.
Code:
/frameworks/base/core/java/android/os/UserManager.java
public static int getMaxSupportedUsers() {
// Don't allow multiple users on certain builds
if (android.os.Build.ID.startsWith("[COLOR="Red"]JVP[/COLOR]")) return [COLOR="Red"]1[/COLOR];
return SystemProperties.getInt("fw.max_users",
Resources.getSystem().getInteger(R.integer.config_multiuserMaximumUsers));
}
Either change JVP to something else, or change the number.
Good luck.
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where is this stuff i cant find it?

/frameworks/base/core/res/res/values/config.xml
/frameworks/base/core/java/android/os/UserManager.java
It's in those 2 files.
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/frameworks/base/core/res/res/values/config.xml
/frameworks/base/core/java/android/os/UserManager.java
It's in those 2 files.

OfficeSuite Pro 6.5 Sale

90% discount on this Office suite on Play .
http://www.mobisystems.com/android_office/
Note as Google have bought Quick Office that suite may end up as a free Google office suite in the future .
jje

Great! i've bought it, the best app ever...:laugh:

First_01 said:
Great! i've bought it, the best app ever...:laugh:
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Polaris Office Pro. Already better and is 100% free on Samsung apps. Check it out if you haven't already. Not the viewer I mean the polaris pro office 4.01 version.
Ensure that you have the libraries installed in /system/lib
These two are needed. They should be included with your ROM cause they are standard libraries.
libpolarisoffice.so
libpolarisoffice_Clipboard.so
The following two I am not so sure of? I have them in my ROM because many people have spoken about the app not working and it force closing instantly. I had these in my build directory and seeming I had plenty of space I included them in my ROM anyway, I am assuming that the one that is referring to viewer is not needed if you have the pro version. The PolarisOfficeViewer is shipped standard with most Samsung phones; and installing pro does not overwrite or upgrade this app...just so you know, you may want to remove the old one from system as I have.
libpolarisofficedump.so
libpolarisviewer4.so
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Oh yeah another thing, I have a theme that is half finished for the OfficeSuitePro app (that has been described in this post) and it completely re-themes this package with all Microsoft Office 2007-2010 icons and so forth. I can upload it for you guys if you want? I never finished it because I found that OfficeSuite Pro was not stable especially with trying to open PDFs. I work a lot with PDFs, so this was a necessity for me and a deal breaker so I discontinued work on my theme.

HTC Remote (TV) App

Hi folks,
I'm the owner of an M8 and one of the things that made my decision to go with the phone was the remote control app.
I've never used the EPG function and just went with TV provider not listed to get access to just the remote functionality. Now they've stopped us from doing that, just to add a new room or remote.
Here's what I want to ask the forum. With the tools that we have as a community, we're able to unpack and modify Android apps. What I want to do is remove the area/post code part of the setup and drop users into adding a remote/room and it just be an app that just does the remote function alone
1, is this a worthwhile endeavour?
2, what are the legal aspects of this?
3, would I be able to post it on here as well as on Google Play?
I would like to release it on Play for other users to use, but that could get me into some legal issues unless I remove all references to HTC, but that is immoral and I'm not keen on that idea. Please reply with any ideas on how I should go about this. Am I able to do anything on the back of them abandoning it?
Mods: I'm not sure if this is in the right place, so please move it if required.

If it's free, u could always post it in the apps & games section of XDA.
Sent from my One using Tapatalk
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You'd probably get more feedback once people check it out...just a thought.
Sent from my One using Tapatalk

why not just use many of the free or paid compatible smart remote applications? anymote being my favorite.

Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 Development and Hacking Thread

Hey Everyone,
I just picked up a shiny new Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 for $288 from T-Mobile US.
Some interesting things out of the gate:
1. I was browsing the ROM, and it has a "Field test" app that uses InteropServices.
2. It uses the Lightning bolt and Gear screen to flash with WDRT.
3. There are two PROVXML files baked in the ROM to remove "Nokia Glance Screen" and "Nokia Feedback App". They don't appear to be present in the rom though.
4. From looking in the "Device Platform ID", there is no difference between the T-Mobile-Branded one and the unlocked one. It is "ALCATEL.8996.IDOL4S".
5. the partition layout is "Different" than the non SD820 phones.
6. perhaps most interestingly, the phone appears to be 100% identical to the TCL 950 Android phone. right down to the supported bands! http://www.tclmobile.com.cn/index.php?g=Content&m=Products&a=detail&tp=TCL950_overview
I'll update with more after I unbox it.
*Update 1*
1. Now that I have the phone, they have a rather extensive testmode app. It can be launched from the dialer via ##2886#
2. I was able to install Interop Tools and follow the process outlined under "For All Other OEM Devices" to get full reg access. I then changed my MTP root to C:\

I need the open market FFU. Any sign of that yet or anywhere?

HD2 again?!! I would buy this phone right now!

nate0 said:
I need the open market FFU. Any sign of that yet or anywhere?
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I tried to pull it from WDRT, but it says that it doesn't exist yet...Hopefully they will post it soon.

Yes. Same here. So interestingly just for kicks I tested the t-mobile ffu. FYI: It flashed no problem on my unlocked model.

compu829 said:
Hey Everyone,
I just picked up a shiny new Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 for $288 from T-Mobile US.
Some interesting things out of the gate:
1. I was browsing the ROM, and it has a "Field test" app that uses InteropServices.
2. It uses the Lightning bolt and Gear screen to flash with WDRT.
3. There are two PROVXML files baked in the ROM to remove "Nokia Glance Screen" and "Nokia Feedback App". They don't appear to be present in the rom though.
4. From looking in the "Device Platform ID", there is no difference between the T-Mobile-Branded one and the unlocked one. It is "ALCATEL.8996.IDOL4S".
5. the partition layout is "Different" than the non SD820 phones.
6. perhaps most interestingly, the phone appears to be 100% identical to the TCL 950 Android phone. right down to the supported bands! http://www.tclmobile.com.cn/index.php?g=Content&m=Products&a=detail&tp=TCL950_overview
I'll update with more after I unbox it.
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If you can log the updates can be very helpful .
for example update log from 10586 to 14393

@compu829
As far as the prov xml goes. Glance being removed, does that mean it removes all drivers. dll files, packages, registry entries, etc..?
Do you see any reason the screen hardware would not be capable to run glance? Before I returned my last 6071w I had glance installed, but obviously not working...but I had not spent more than a day working on it. I re-ordered one off Amazon since they were cheaper there, and it should arrive today some time.
Can you share any other findings you have come across?...thanks.

I've been wanting to try a few things on the unlocked model, but the FFU file for it is still not up. Any news?
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ngame said:
If you can log the updates can be very helpful .
for example update log from 10586 to 14393
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It comes pre-installed with 14393. Why is logging updates helpful or are you referring to when jumping to another version?

You may have discovered this already and I beleive you mentioned something like it in your original post. ##2886# enables the built-in diag tool (oem-tool-sft).

Any updates on the idol 4s windows phone? I want to ditch windows mobile and get android on here but it looks like there hasnt been much on that front anywhere from what Ive found

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I've been wanting to try a few things on the unlocked model, but the FFU file for it is still not up. Any news?
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It comes pre-installed with 14393. Why is logging updates helpful or are you referring to when jumping to another version?
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Because we can see services updated in your phone and see what components does it have .
some times they are really helpful

Ok. @ngame What's the best way to capture that information, field medic or through system file access? Point me to where I can find that out. With the next release coming in a couple of months I would like to log the info.

I was wondering if any of you gifted modders might be able to enhance the camera software/firmware? Being able to produce RAW images would be nice, for a start.
Thanks

remypascal said:
Any updates on the idol 4s windows phone? I want to ditch windows mobile and get android on here but it looks like there hasnt been much on that front anywhere from what Ive found
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How were you planning to do that?
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emu86 said:
I was wondering if any of you gifted modders might be able to enhance the camera software/firmware? Being able to produce RAW images would be nice, for a start.
Thanks
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The camera hw is more than capable, but needs tons of tuning. We would only be limited to regedits for now, which do not add up to much. It really needs a fw tweak or update to improve most of the areas. RAW images though can be generated with out much mods like that. I believe the camera app Proshot allows images produced/saved in raw mode.

Interop tools
compu829 said:
2. I was able to install Interop Tools and follow the process outlined under "For All Other OEM Devices" to get full reg access. I then changed my MTP root to C:\
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Any chance you could make a guide for installing interop tools on the 6071w?

emu86 said:
I was wondering if any of you gifted modders might be able to enhance the camera software/firmware? Being able to produce RAW images would be nice, for a start.
Thanks
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I was able to find one tweak for the Default Camera app. Let me know if you see any other changes from this tweak besides the obvious Capture Living Images being enabled.
After adding the below keys and values I enabled the Capture Living Images option in my default camera for the Idol 4s
Add Key:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\OEM\Nokia\Camera]
Name: Barc
Added these values:
BarcVersion String=101.1
DNGDisabled Dword=0
IsEnabled Dword=1

support still?
would like to know if this is still supported and if your working on this at all ? i bought this phone almost a month ago and looking foward to anything new that you guys might put out
thanks in advance

compu829 said:
I tried to pull it from WDRT, but it says that it doesn't exist yet...Hopefully they will post it soon.
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It is able to be pulled down now. For some reason I am having issues flashing it with the default app. Not sure if it has to do with something I did or not. Anyone else try flashing the Open Market FFU yet?

compu829 said:
4. From looking in the "Device Platform ID", there is no difference between the T-Mobile-Branded one and the unlocked one. It is "ALCATEL.8996.IDOL4S".
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This has led to an issue for flashing the open market FFU btw. Since the current PLAT ID of both phones are the same, and the Open market FFU is identifiable by PLAT ID ALCATEL.8996.IDOL4S.NA
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limaoscarlima84 said:
would like to know if this is still supported and if your working on this at all ? i bought this phone almost a month ago and looking foward to anything new that you guys might put out
thanks in advance
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In my spare time I found out a way to enable AT&T VoLTE Services for this phone. Been testing it out the past couple of days...But I am not officially working on this...
In fact, the method I used should work for any current Windows 10 mobile phone, but I only have a 950XL and IDOL4s to test on.

Can you please share the steps regarding how to enable VOLTE on IDOL 4S?
Thanks a lot.
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In my spare time I found out a way to enable AT&T VoLTE Services for this phone. Been testing it out the past couple of days...But I am not officially working on this...
In fact, the method I used should work for any current Windows 10 mobile phone, but I only have a 950XL and IDOL4s to test on.[/QUOTE]