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My $700 smartphone can't keep track of time

Hello good people
I've had my I9000 for a couple of weeks now, and recently flashed it to JP3
At the version screen it says exactly:
PDA: I9000XXJP3
Phone: I9000XXJF5
CSC: Unknown
Build info: 2010, 07
The issue is that my phone follows a time on it's own. A couple minutes ago I set the time to 01:40. It's now 02:10, but my phone shows 02:05. After a few hours I suddenly find it 30+ minutes behind...
Here's the kicker though, I flashed it to JP3 to improve performance, but the damn clock is lagging. So I've voided the warranty, and my top of the line 1ghz smartphone can't even keep show me the right time.
Please.... help, I'm begging...

Go settings --> Date and Time. If automatic is ticked then untick it and set the time manually.

It's unticked, and I've manually set the time

Highfall said:
It's unticked, and I've manually set the time
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Does it do the same thing if it's receiving it's time update off the internet?

psychoace said:
Does it do the same thing if it's receiving it's time update off the internet?
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Yes, I've tried that too. When I set it to "automatic" and connect to the internet, the time doesn't correct itself, or even change. I've tried giving it some time, but it doesn't sync. Same issue, same lag. Even if it did fix, it would just be temporarily. I'd like to have it show time accurately even when it doesn't have access to the internet.

flash a new firmware, you can always go back to your old firmware anyway if you have to return it.
(i assume it was working fine before flashing)

Kilack said:
flash a new firmware, you can always go back to your old firmware anyway if you have to return it.
(i assume it was working fine before flashing)
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I'll try flashing to JP2, jp3 has given me nothing but trouble.
Do I just follow the same procedure or is there another way of downgrading to a previous firmware?

Most of the previous firmwares can be gotten from Samsung-Firmwares website.
JG5 was a good stable version.
JM2 is the next best thing.

Sheesh, just flash back (JM2 or JG5)...
You flashed some ultra beta/alpha firmware and now complain the phone isn't working properly? Not really honest.

From what ive been reading this is an issue with JP3, it really bugs me why such issues still exist these days, my Nokia 5800 also had an alarm bug.. its not really the same issue but a related one.

EarlZ said:
From what ive been reading this is an issue with JP3, it really bugs me why such issues still exist these days, my Nokia 5800 also had an alarm bug.. its not really the same issue but a related one.
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It is a beta (if that, perhaps even alpha) release. Quit whining about it, you haven't voided your warranty because there is no evidence of you ever doing something to it. If you flash an older firmware to it there is no history of different firmwares that have been installed.
BTW, I'm on jp3 and have no such issue with automatic time adjustment.

I'm on the stock firmware and have the same issue. The other problem with this is that the alarm not always going off! So I have to use the alarm in my iPhone!!! How ridiculous is that?!
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The android 2.2 firmwares do definitely lose track of time. Probably a broken network time implementation (time for phones come from your carrier's atomic clock) that doesn't sync properly or something.
Android 2.1 firmwares don't have this problem.

exstarosta said:
I'm on the stock firmware and have the same issue. The other problem with this is that the alarm not always going off! So I have to use the alarm in my iPhone!!! How ridiculous is that?!
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During the time in question, if you ever used a task killer, make sure you the alarm clock on the ignore list.
I initially had a problem, I think only once but maybe twice, where the alarm didn't go off. As far as I could tell, I think I used a task killer and killed the alarm clock, so since then I've had it on the ignore list and haven't had any issues. If you think this might be the issue, give it a week long test using dual alarm clocks.

exstarosta said:
I'm on the stock firmware and have the same issue. The other problem with this is that the alarm not always going off! So I have to use the alarm in my iPhone!!! How ridiculous is that?!
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Are you using a custom lockscreen? I found that the ICE lockscreen caused that issue for me. But otherwise, I've been using JG5/Modaco for a long time now, am using the standard lockscreen, and been using the alarm twice a day for 3 days now, and it's always gone off..
And I don't use task killers, but alovell83 is probably correct

dekeijzer said:
you haven't voided your warranty because there is no evidence of you ever doing something to it. If you flash an older firmware to it there is no history of different firmwares that have been installed.
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That, and generally, they don't care (unless you burnt out your CPU doing stupid stuff like overclocking, but most CPU's have thermal controls these days to help prevent that). But be aware, that if it is strictly a software issue, regardless of whether they care or not, you will possibly be charged (because no fault found), which is what happens with Apple.
That being said, just in case, I would suggest flashing back to the original firmware if there is an issue anyway, because there is subtle differences between many of the firmwares (and it's difficult to differentiate between beta and final ones)

alovell83 said:
During the time in question, if you ever used a task killer, make sure you the alarm clock on the ignore list.
I initially had a problem, I think only once but maybe twice, where the alarm didn't go off. As far as I could tell, I think I used a task killer and killed the alarm clock, so since then I've had it on the ignore list and haven't had any issues. If you think this might be the issue, give it a week long test using dual alarm clocks.
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I do have a task killer and I have the clock/alarm on ignore list. But it didn't help at all. In the evening I restarted the phone and didn't use the task killer and in the morning the alarm didn't go off.
andrewluecke said:
Are you using a custom lockscreen? I found that the ICE lockscreen caused that issue for me. But otherwise, I've been using JG5/Modaco for a long time now, am using the standard lockscreen, and been using the alarm twice a day for 3 days now, and it's always gone off..
And I don't use task killers, but alovell83 is probably correct
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No, I don't have a custom lock screen, just the stock one.
I am really starting to think about this phone as piece of junk. The Froyo update propably will fix some issues, but it will definetaly bring a lot of new ones....

exstarosta said:
I do have a task killer and I have the clock/alarm on ignore list. But it didn't help at all. In the evening I restarted the phone and didn't use the task killer and in the morning the alarm didn't go off.
No, I don't have a custom lock screen, just the stock one.
I am really starting to think about this phone as piece of junk. The Froyo update propably will fix some issues, but it will definetaly bring a lot of new ones....
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Perhaps it's best if you post a list of apps you jhave installed (maybe using Appbrain).
I've been using my alarm to remind me to take the medicine for my ear-infection, and it's been fine, and perfectly reliable.

dekeijzer said:
It is a beta (if that, perhaps even alpha) release. Quit whining about it, you haven't voided your warranty because there is no evidence of you ever doing something to it. If you flash an older firmware to it there is no history of different firmwares that have been installed.
BTW, I'm on jp3 and have no such issue with automatic time adjustment.
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Just to let you know, i dont have an SGS yet. ETA for those handsets in my country is still late august to late september or even first week october

Excuse me but this, as already have been said, is a known issue with JP3 firmware and there is a fix for that. If you read through the forum you'll find the answer.
The "solution" is to root your phone and then install clock sync, to sync every few hours...

System Update 1.84.708.1 CL322105

First things first, HTC Desire Z, I am in New Zealand on the Vodafone network in case that makes a difference and running bog standard Sense UI with no mods or ROMs or anything like that.
I have done a search and can't find anything similar anywhere except some asian sites, and I suspect (but hope it isn't) because the phone came from Hong Kong.
Ok, last night an update came through to my phone with the above code, I have lodged a query with HTC but no response as yet and figured you guys may have a better/quicker fix.
Essentially since the update came through the phone has been very slow and glitchy... stalls on background screen before loading app buttons, widgets, menus everything.
So I guess I want to know A: is this a legit update or is it some sort of hack?
and B: can I revert somehow to the last/correct version or am I going to need to install a ROM and start from scratch?
I appreciate your help and if you need any more info just ask.
cheers

Tis legit. HTC seem to be rolling the update worldwide, but very slowly. My dad got it in the UK last Tuesday, I'm still waiting.
His phone seems to be ok. If you're still having problems, try hard reset?

Cheers dude, ok at least that is one less thing to worry about
might give a hard reset a go

I've heard that once you do a update its always good to do a factory reset its like a pc you'll need to give it a good cleaning some time LOL try that
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Why does the Desire-Z keep getting updates and the G2 has only gotten 1 update?

hogg2500 said:
Why does the Desire-Z keep getting updates and the G2 has only gotten 1 update?
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The canadian desire z is still at 1.34, afaik it hasn't had any updates at all
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hogg2500 said:
Why does the Desire-Z keep getting updates and the G2 has only gotten 1 update?
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You'll find that if its provided through a carrier, they'll handle the software updates after HTC issues them to ensure their "value added software" or "crap" is loaded on it.
Saying that, mine is a UK SIM free from HTC and I still haven't got the 1.8x.xxx.x update, I'm at 1.72

Heya, I also have the Desire Z, bought from Hong Kong, use on Vodafone, live in Wellington NZ, and also did the update this morning.
Haven't noticed my phone running any slower yet but keen to see the improvements touted though. So far just seen little UI cosmetic changes.
Be sure to go into accounts and redo your sync settings, it put stocks and weather back to real time sync on mine...turned them off straight away.

AHHHHH that could have something to do with the hanging issue. I did a hard reset and initially it seemed better but then once I had re-instated my backed up data, contacts etc, (especially after I shut off the HTC messaging app, and re-synched my google accounts for some reason) it started hanging again.
Maybe the stocks (which I have banished) is trying to sync in the background somewhere? *wanders off to see*
It is a good sign that it is working on other DZ's, main issue seems to be on keyboard open/close events... so might just be incompatiblility with an app I'm running... god I hope it isn't Handcent

Ok, update time, redone the sync settings, removed anything that has been added in the last week or so in case I just didn't notice (unlikely but ???) the hanging problem.
oefox are you using Handcent for your messaging or the standard messaging app? i have removed it and that seems to have made a slight improvement although only very slight... this is driving me mad... may have to try another hard reset tonight and rebuild the data only and start again with apps.
Fake edit: HTC got back to me "try soft reset, hard reset... sorry can't help as phone is HK build, we have passed your query to them... they will be in touch" We shall see?
Actual Edit: Also seems to be destroying battery life all of a sudden, and it seems to think it has been off the charger for 22 minutes... which is odd as it came off the car charger 5 hours ago... hmmm.. definite issues here... looks like an actual rebuild may have to happen :/

You could try an app like Watchdog Lite from the Android Market to see if there is a process gobbling up your CPU cycles? It may be the cause of what's slowing the phone and draining your battery...
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Thanks for that, I have installed Watchdog Lite, removed a couple of apps that I thought might be a little bit problematic and I will stop playing with it for the day and how the battery reacts to "normal" use i.e. not constantly setting/resetting loading/unloading/deleting/syncing/unsyncing stuff lol... still seems to hang and whatnot though but we shall see.
If that doesn't help I will try a fresh hard reset and build from scratch (not from backup) and see if that helps :/

Call me uninspiring but I really like the default email and messaging. I have found after playing with it for a couple of days now that it will sometimes hang for a couple of seconds when returning to the home screen, shows the background but no icons for a few seconds.
On the plus side my wifi seems to have improved stability somewhat.

oefox said:
Call me uninspiring but I really like the default email and messaging. I have found after playing with it for a couple of days now that it will sometimes hang for a couple of seconds when returning to the home screen, shows the background but no icons for a few seconds.
On the plus side my wifi seems to have improved stability somewhat.
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I did upgrade the firmware, but I didnt notice any improvement.
I mean everything is just fine
I thought that it would upgrade it to Gingerbread and Sense 3.0
I would be nice to have that version
Cheers

I have an HK Desire Z as well, and have experienced the exact same problem since the system update. I have not tried a hard reset because I'd rather not spend the time, but the home screen "blank and reload" issue is quite aggravating. I may have no other choice but to reset.
I will try waiting a couple days to see if somebody posts an easier fix.

Aha if you have a G2 wait till T-mobile gives it to us... we will be getting gingerbread
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Ok, good to see it isn't just me, it is definitely an issue and the reset doesn't seem to help much so if you havn't already done it don't bother localhost21. however I think I have found the main culprit and it seems to be the Google Maps updates that are causing the majority of the hanging etc.
if you remove the updates, i.e. go back to the standard version that came on the phone and it seems to make quite a difference so try that.
Unfortunately as i use the navigation function on maps quite a bit I kinda need to keep it so a bit of a catch 22. If you don't really need it though that should solve most of the problem... if any other fixes arrive let me know
Hopefully vodafone NZ give us the Gingerbread upgrade, or google brings navigation out of beta because it really is very good.
Edit: Still hangs, I have become a habitual killer of tasks which is nearly as annoying as the hanging, esp. if you have to open the task manager after it has hung, and it seems the processes causing the hang won't stay dead (auto-killed etc) *goes hunting for basic, stable, rom*

I encountered a new problem in that my notification sounds seem to randomly choose what to play when I recieve sms/calls so I did a hard reset but I still have that issue.
It also still hangs on the home screen if the k/b is open so hard reset doesn't fix this problem so I want to try a new rom
Has anyone done a root/flash yet with a HK Z?

I have a HTC Desire Z on the 2Degrees Network. I'm running Android version 2.2.1 Build numner is 1.84.708.1 CL322105 can I get an upgrade? Vheers.

oefox said:
I encountered a new problem in that my notification sounds seem to randomly choose what to play when I recieve sms/calls so I did a hard reset but I still have that issue.
It also still hangs on the home screen if the k/b is open so hard reset doesn't fix this problem so I want to try a new rom
Has anyone done a root/flash yet with a HK Z?
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What do you mean? I have HK DZ.
I rooted it. But I had to downgrade it to ROM 1.34.xx.
As I understand, there is no way atm to root from ROM 1.84.xx

Small Alarm issue

Hi guys, I've never had an android phone before but I'm loving it. Small issue though, my alarm clock doesn't work if I switch the phone off. I've got a rooted debranded o2 sgs 2. Factory reset was next on my list of things to try but was wondering if it was a known issue or something.. Thanks in advance.

No fix since off is really off. Put your phone in flightmode instead and keep it on.
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Yeah was just about to mark this as closed, looks like my old n97 was useful for something haha

bacardiandwatermelon said:
Hi guys, I've never had an android phone before but I'm loving it. Small issue though, my alarm clock doesn't work if I switch the phone off. I've got a rooted debranded o2 sgs 2. Factory reset was next on my list of things to try but was wondering if it was a known issue or something.. Thanks in advance.
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Did you freeze anything via Titanium Backup? That would be a reason why.

[Q] Restricted access changed

Hey all...
i've got a simple problem on my nexus 4 running PA 3.65 ..
i keep getting a notice that says (Restricted Access Changed) and when i pull down the notification drawer it disappears right after..
it shows up every 5-10 mins, it's not really annoying but when i activate HALO .... well it is
if there is no solution to this problem then maybe someone knows the app that causes this notification so i can Black list it from HALO....
Thanks in advance :angel:

That message "restricted access changed" is it for certain app? I am running HALO and I don't see any message like that from the system or any stock app.
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badboy47 said:
That message "restricted access changed" is it for certain app? I am running HALO and I don't see any message like that from the system or any stock app.
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i think it has something to do with my carrier or network ... because when i remove the sim it doesn't show up anymore
i don't want to go through all system apps and black list them from HALO ... that would take a LONG time

Yep its your carrier. Usually happens when there is a a lot of stress on the towers and network.
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I think it has to do with the new app lock feature on PA. It's still buggy.
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Thanks guys you've been really helpful ... i fixed the problem by Black listing all of the apps related to phone calls and carrier network (Not sure which app exactly)
Finally a perfect rom for daily use :laugh:

Help please
HI
i have bought a new mobile and i got same error till i inserted sim card in to it.

restricted access changed
restricted access changed nexus 4 i got the same thing but mine never went away right after that i lost network calls in out text in out but data still worked not wifi data i tried 5 sims from wind rogers fido bell nothing worked tryed to get network it would not so anything im with wind canada they tryed not go its a pos i hsde to send it off to lg to be fixed

i live just in the center of Zagreb so the stressed network could be it, but the strange thing is that until a few weeks ago it happened rarely, since than i'm practically used to having that permanent notification up there
the 2nd strange thing is that I never once lost any data, calling or texting, its working perfectly only this is coming up..
i'm running a rooted HTC One International with AOKP Milestone 4.2 (July 2013 release)
I'm posting my experience in hope someone who solved it will let me know how

matijar said:
i live just in the center of Zagreb so the stressed network could be it, but the strange thing is that until a few weeks ago it happened rarely, since than i'm practically used to having that permanent notification up there
the 2nd strange thing is that I never once lost any data, calling or texting, its working perfectly only this is coming up..
i'm running a rooted HTC One International with AOKP Milestone 4.2 (July 2013 release)
I'm posting my experience in hope someone who solved it will let me know how
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I'm getting the same issue, me too living in the same place, but i'm with an untouched, unrooted Sony Xperia Z1 (it comes with 4.3).
I'm with VIP as operator, and until a week ago all was working fine, with a good LTE signal.
But the strangest thing is that i'm having this noisy issue only when i'm at home (near the center of Zagreb), never happened in no other places in the town.
I'm pretty sure it is an operator issue, cose i've tried the sim on a non-LTE smartphone with the same results...

Same
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Completely lost ability to sync apps after AW 2.0

So I purchased the Wear24 watch on TechRabbit. It arrived and I connected watch to phone. All my apps were syncing and things were, for the most part, good. Noticed the watch would say it was NOT connected but it was connected.
Also noticed the 2.0 update available. I updated to AW 2.0....now I cant download any apps on my watch. I open the
play store on the watch and it just crashes in 4-5 seconds. No force close warning or anything. Any ideas?

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So I purchased the Wear24 watch on TechRabbit. It arrived and I connected watch to phone. All my apps were syncing and things were, for the most part, good. Noticed the watch would say it was NOT connected but it was connected.
Also noticed the 2.0 update available. I updated to AW 2.0....now I cant download any apps on my watch. I open the
play store on the watch and it just crashes in 4-5 seconds. No force close warning or anything. Any ideas?
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Reset the watch to factory and start again

lifeisfun said:
Reset the watch to factory and start again
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I have like 3 times.

Did you try to uninstall and the reinstall Android wear on our phone?
Also when ou set up the watch initially it takes while before apps sync.
You also need to install apps from the appstore on the watch, this was not needed on previous version of AW.

I have the same problem with my LG watch style, it closes like 5 seconds after it loads. Can't find anything to help.

Had the same problem. I noticed it stopped when I went to work and realized at that point my notifications and what not was coming through wifi and not Bluetooth because like you mine also acted as though it wasnt connected.
- factory reset
- let AW update first should go to 2.8
- disable cellular radio
- disable SIM
- DO NOT give the "phone companion?" Permissions... The app I'm referring to is the one that asks you to verify your number and address ( I don't have it my phone now because I think it only shows if your sim is enabled... my theory)
- update the remaining apps
Now it shows connected via Bluetooth and it was notifying me all day! The only thing about this is that you will not be able to call from the watch as the microphone won't work but that's really an odd use case anyways in my opinion. I just want to be able to ignore calls and now I can do that so this watch is pretty solid so far. Very happy for 50 bucks.
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silvijn said:
I have the same problem with my LG watch style, it closes like 5 seconds after it loads. Can't find anything to help.
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I can now confirm play store crashes on LG Urbane after about 5 seconds as well. LG is on 2.0 and Wear24 is on 2.8. Crazy annoying
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dwbentley said:
Had the same problem. I noticed it stopped when I went to work and realized at that point my notifications and what not was coming through wifi and not Bluetooth because like you mine also acted as though it wasnt connected.
- factory reset
- let AW update first should go to 2.8
- disable cellular radio
- disable SIM
- DO NOT give the "phone companion?" Permissions... The app I'm referring to is the one that asks you to verify your number and address ( I don't have it my phone now because I think it only shows if your sim is enabled... my theory)
- update the remaining apps
Now it shows connected via Bluetooth and it was notifying me all day! The only thing about this is that you will not be able to call from the watch as the microphone won't work but that's really an odd use case anyways in my opinion. I just want to be able to ignore calls and now I can do that so this watch is pretty solid so far. Very happy for 50 bucks.
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Gonna give this a try now...I'll report back with some, hopefully, good news. Thanks
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v2.2v said:
Gonna give this a try now...I'll report back with some, hopefully, good news. Thanks
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Good luck hope it works out for you. Also I just remembered the name of the app that you don't want to configure isn't phone companion, it's "call setup". Ugh I wish it was still in my app list cause I'd just look it up.
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I'm also having no mic in calls. I can hear them via the watch but they can't hear me. I'd like to get this worked out as it's nice to have while driving if the sound is good enough. I also got mine for $50 on techrabbit! To good of a deal to not grab one.

v2.2v said:
Gonna give this a try now...I'll report back with some, hopefully, good news. Thanks
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Any luck?
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