Just a security update, nothing else to see here.
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Here I was thinking my phone would stop doing soft reboots at least 4x a day while also being able to get LTE/4G in the same locations my Note 2 & 3 did.
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http://sihmar.com/software-update-n910pvps4dqc1-galaxy-note-4-download/
Trying to get this installed but it seems that it doesn't play well with TWRP.
Also tried installing it manually in TWRP /cache/fota/update.zip but TWRP said the zip is corrupted...
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Here I was thinking my phone would stop doing soft reboots at least 4x a day while also being able to get LTE/4G in the same locations my Note 2 & 3 did.
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I keep seeing people talking about this reboot problem when 99.9% of the time the solution is so simple. Get a new battery.
I wish it was that simple...
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I keep seeing people talking about this reboot problem when 99.9% of the time the solution is so simple. Get a new battery.
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My Note worked perfectly until this recent update. About 2 days after taking the update, my Note started rebooting, lagging, freezing...basically becoming unusable.
I have 4 batteries, and no matter which battery or whether plugged in or not, this happened.
Wake lock app helped but then, yesterday, the phone wouldnt boot. Nothing but black screen. Would not charge with any battery or any combo of cables and chargers.
By playing around with it, I finally got it to boot into recovery, however, there was no recovery. No matter whether I did power up or down, I got download mode.
The firmware repair using the PIT file got me back in action through Odin. It still took half a day to get the phone stable.
Long story short, it's not always the battery. I think these updates cause issues. The web is full of similar cases. My phone has been completely stock and still this happens. Even going back to Android 5.0 didn't cure the software corruption that this latest update caused me. My phone still won't work without the wake lock app.
I was thinking S8Plus but now I'm thinking no more Samsung.
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Long story short, it's not always the battery.
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Hey, I DID say 99.9%, not 100%.
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I keep seeing people talking about this reboot problem when 99.9% of the time the solution is so simple. Get a new battery.
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This has nothing to do with the battery. This issue with the Note 4 rebooting is common and no matter which battery you use, the issue continues. I have numerous reason why that is but they seem to do with the MM updates not playing well with the hardware on the Note 4, especially the most recent updates (last 2 or 3). No matter what people try, the issue continues. The Wake Lock app seems to help a bit but this is no long term solution and honestly I don't think Samsung or Google will invest any time in fixing this issue for a device that is over 2 years old. They want people to upgrade.
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I keep seeing people talking about this reboot problem when 99.9% of the time the solution is so simple. Get a new battery.
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Does this include stock unmodified and fully OEM phones? My wife's Note 4 started rebooting a lot in the last few days. She has done NOTHING other than standard user stuff. Me? I always mod mine or add an extended battery, but hers straight up the consumer setup, including the original battery.
If the battery, why would a battery cause this? just getting old or is this related to mods or buying after market batteries.
Bob
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Does this include stock unmodified and fully OEM phones? My wife's Note 4 started rebooting a lot in the last few days. She has done NOTHING other than standard user stuff. Me? I always mod mine or add an extended battery, but hers straight up the consumer setup, including the original battery.
If the battery, why would a battery cause this? just getting old or is this related to mods or buying after market batteries.
Bob
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A phone battery (at least these days) isn't like a D battery you put in a flashlight. It communicates with the phone. When it starts to go bad, it can cause things like premature shutdowns and boot loops.
Yes, I've been running 6.0.1 ever since I got it OTA, and have never rooted or loaded a custom ROM since then. Suddenly my phone started shutting down at 40-60%, and often went into a boot loop. The only way I could stop it was to put it on the charger. But as soon as I had it fully charged, it would start giving me problems at 40-60% again.
I bought 2 supposedly Samsung OEM batteries, one from Amazon, and one with the external charger from Sprint. They both fixed the problem, but the Amazon battery sucks. It looks identical to the Sprint, but I suspect it's a clone. It doesn't last nearly as long as the Sprint OEM battery. I bet you can get a battery that is genuine Samsung other than using Sprint, but just beware.
EDIT: Just as an aside, I didn't suspect the battery was the problem at first. The battery started to swell up, which is why I replaced it. It was a lucky thing that replacing it fixed the problems.
Thanks, got one ordered. for $15, it is worth a try!
Or is it a conspiracy! Is Samsung killing our phones, to make us buy new ones? ???
Just my 2 cents. I don't know, but here is a theory.
Everyone i see make a post about rebooting issues always mentions it after taking ota's.
Now my theory, i can only speak for myself. I've never taken an ota, always upgraded through Odin. When i got my phone it was on ob7, i think. And i upgraded it through Odin since. Thank God i haven't had any problems.
So i wonder if it has something to do with Samsung's ota process? Just a thought!
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Just my 2 cents. I don't know, but here is a theory.
Everyone i see make a post about rebooting issues always mentions it after taking ota's.
Now my theory, i can only speak for myself. I've never taken an ota, always upgraded through Odin. When i got my phone it was on ob7, i think. And i upgraded it through Odin since. Thank God i haven't had any problems.
So i wonder if it has something to do with Samsung's ota process? Just a thought!
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Samsung doesn't run the OTAs, they come from Google servers.
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Samsung doesn't run the OTAs, they come from Google servers.
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Understood! :good:
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Has anyone noticed any significant decrease in battery life after applying the recent update issued by Verizon a couple of days ago? My Fascinates battery life was actually impressing me tremendously before the update, and it seems to have taken quite a big hit since the update. Just wondering if my case is isolated, or if others are seeing the same thing.
How many hours are you getting? My battery life always lasted around 13-15 hours even before the update which is still pretty short imo. I wonder if I have a defective battery. I turn everything off and brightness to the lowest but it's always around 13/14 hours when my phone dies completely.
My battery life has definitely takin a hit...
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My battery life has definitely takin a hit...
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There's an UNCONFIRMED rumor floating around over on Android Central that Verizon and Samsung have pulled the update due to problems. Again, this is unconfirmed, and just a rumor, and makes NO mention to the reasons why. Perhaps the battery life is a more wide spread issue.
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There's an UNCONFIRMED rumor floating around over on Android Central that Verizon and Samsung have pulled the update due to problems. Again, this is unconfirmed, and just a rumor, and makes NO mention to the reasons why. Perhaps the battery life is a more wide spread issue.
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Well, isnt that special.
Took me forever to apply it manually and now it might be borked, great
I didn't really have a problem with the battery life after this update, but I did notice a signifigant loss of speed when going to websites or watching Youtube.
I installed the update by reverting to stock and updating, and then re-rooted and re-applied the lag fix, and of course re-removed bloatware. I can report that I have noticed no difference at all on data transfer performance, and also no battery life issues. In fact, when I got home from work today, I looked at my battery gauge, and it was still at 87%. That's after almost 12 hours of mostly standby time, with gmail, corporate email, and weather services updating regularly. That's actually the best battery life I've seen out of this thing yet. If your battery is draining faster than that, then you must have some kind of process or background service that's not letting the CPU sleep, which will drain your battery fairly quickly. I wouldn't be surprised if the culprit is one of the bloatware apps that I disabled.
On a side note, I still seem to have an issue where the data connection intermittently cuts out. I don't lose the 3G icon, and have plenty of signal, but it's like the connection just times out, and a few seconds later resumes again. I was hoping the radio update in DI01 would address this, but no dice. I'm actually suspicious that it's an issue in the OS itself, as I've seen similar behavior over WiFi, which is a completely separate radio and network interface. I hope it's just a software bug, not a hardware defect. If it persists after the Froyo upgrade, I plan on doing a warranty claim.
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I installed the update by reverting to stock and updating, and then re-rooted and re-applied the lag fix, and of course re-removed bloatware. I can report that I have noticed no difference at all on data transfer performance, and also no battery life issues. In fact, when I got home from work today, I looked at my battery gauge, and it was still at 87%. That's after almost 12 hours of mostly standby time, with gmail, corporate email, and weather services updating regularly. That's actually the best battery life I've seen out of this thing yet. If your battery is draining faster than that, then you must have some kind of process or background service that's not letting the CPU sleep, which will drain your battery fairly quickly. I wouldn't be surprised if the culprit is one of the bloatware apps that I disabled.
On a side note, I still seem to have an issue where the data connection intermittently cuts out. I don't lose the 3G icon, and have plenty of signal, but it's like the connection just times out, and a few seconds later resumes again. I was hoping the radio update in DI01 would address this, but no dice. I'm actually suspicious that it's an issue in the OS itself, as I've seen similar behavior over WiFi, which is a completely separate radio and network interface. I hope it's just a software bug, not a hardware defect. If it persists after the Froyo upgrade, I plan on doing a warranty claim.
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How did you get yours rooted? I have the I01 installed but cant get it rooted again now....
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How did you get yours rooted? I have the I01 installed but cant get it rooted again now....
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You should be able to redo the original root procedure as documented here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779238
Note that some have reported that they had to do the root procedure twice after installing DI01 to get root access back, though it worked the first time for me.
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Yeah I have done it probably 7 times to no avail.... :/
It freezes my phone i believe after it sents the second restart command. it comes up with device not found, even after it says it was successful....
I also tried the original version of this program (i believe), but it is the one I used to root it the first time.
I bought the phone on the 25th and got the update within minutes of leaving the store. I got great battery life the first day but it's been more standard fair so far getting 13-14 hours with moderate usage.
I unplugged my phone about 12 hours ago. I have used it all day for email, text and phone calls and I am right now at 64%. I am getting great battery life with this phone, loads better than my droid 1 and 2.
Reinstall the Samsung drivers. I had to do that and then root was achieved again. I'm an employee of Vzw and haven't heard any rumors of the update being borked. I'll keep y'all posted!
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I hit the update on it for shts and giggle and it was one for 138megabits, lol wonder what it was for, but i love the battery life wow.
Yeah found it weird, mine is updating as we speak.. I just got the phone a few hours ago..
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I hit the update on it for shts and giggle and it was one for 138megabits, lol wonder what it was for, but i love the battery life wow.
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I'm not sure what's going on with my battery life but it's less than five hours... I've had since noon today and it's already been charged once and taken off around 9pm tonight and I'm already down to 55%. Any ideas? I've hardly done anything other than texting and web browsing, all on wifi. I'm also not getting detailed battery stats. See below... Also, how the hell do you take a screenshot other than using screen write? Oh and i never got an update...
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I normally hit the left button and close all apps, get ram back up,
Screen shot is power button and home button at the same time momentarily
I keep my bright down to about a 1/4
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Screen shot is power button and home button at the same time momentarily
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Yeah that's what it's always been on other phones, but my phone will not do it.
Edit: Guess i want holding it long enough. I just switched back to Android from iOS after 3 years. On the iPhone is instant lol.
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did the device reboot into a recovery to install the update? curious is someone dropped the ball and left a open bootloader on the released device OR its just the monthly security patch, prob the latter...
further investigations...it did include a new bootloader. i would hold of on installing this if you want root. you never know
Lol yeah not rooting, leaving it alone
I did not install the update. I just love that they say that ATT wants to install an update and give no more information as to what or why. After my upgrade experience I'm not real trusting and was hoping someone could report what it is. Want to compare?
Sadly, it's probably a bunch of good fixes bundled in with some unwanted bloatware and security "enhancements". Lol
BUT... that's just pure conjecture on my part, as I watch the N7 forums and live vicariously through you all. I'm still happy with my rooted Note 3, can't justify the upgrade cost, can't live without my IR blaster, and so will wait.
So, anyone know whats in the update(is it just the Android Aug security update)? Any chance it really would affect root? For me, the only reason to not root is Samsung Pay and since it doesn't support either one of my cards, not worried about that "feature".
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I did not install the update. I just love that they say that ATT wants to install an update and give no more information as to what or why. After my upgrade experience I'm not real trusting and was hoping someone could report what it is. Want to compare?
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It does contain a new Bootloader, and the update was prob forced upon you. Yesterday my device buzzed in my pocket, heard the ATT ding ding dong sound. Pulled my Note out and it was optimizing apps (about 50 of them). Seems they forced the update to my Note, even though I had clicked "install later" many times through-out the day. bastards!
I believe it's just a security update.
I did not get update. Do you have to have a att simcard in phone to see update.
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It does contain a new Bootloader, and the update was prob forced upon you. Yesterday my device buzzed in my pocket, heard the ATT ding ding dong sound. Pulled my Note out and it was optimizing apps (about 50 of them). Seems they forced the update to my Note, even though I had clicked "install later" many times through-out the day. bastards!
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The only way to keep from downloading an update is to have Wi-Fi turned off or disable the update totally with package disabler pro. The phone automatically downloads any update if you are connected to Wi-Fi and will install it even if you hit install later. The phone does the install after the third time you decline it. All of my Samsung phones have done this.
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It does contain a new Bootloader, and the update was prob forced upon you. Yesterday my device buzzed in my pocket, heard the ATT ding ding dong sound. Pulled my Note out and it was optimizing apps (about 50 of them). Seems they forced the update to my Note, even though I had clicked "install later" many times through-out the day. bastards!
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Okay i sh*t you not, I read this on lunch and said in my head there's no way it forced itself, or maybe it's an option to disable under developer settings. Got off lunch and felt my phone vibrate because it was turning back on. Pulled my phone out and saw that it was optimizing apps and I'm like like wtfffffff out really forced itself. I wasnt on Wi-Fi or anything and my phones battery was at like 30% so i honestly couldn't believe it did the update as such a low battery without asking, crazy. ?
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Just got the update an hour ago. Would like to know what it is . Just hope it improves the phone.
i did the update. battery improvement definitely. stability of apps also
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i did the update. battery improvement definitely. stability of apps also
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i did the update. battery improvement definitely. stability of apps also
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The device is brand new. You can expect battery improvements over the next few days, no matter what you do. It takes 3-7 days of charging and use for the battery to reach maximum efficiency.
Wanting to know if anyone else is experiencing this issue of half of the screen going black and then back to normal wanting to know if it's due to the last update ( didn't start happening until I took the new ota few days ago) anyway to go backwards without complete format not rooted yet or else wouldn't care but unsure of worth rooting or nor due to not enough information nor roms or kernels yet so anyway anyone let me know of there experienced the same issue after the last update thanks
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Wanting to know if anyone else is experiencing this issue of half of the screen going black and then back to normal wanting to know if it's due to the last update ( didn't start happening until I took the new ota few days ago) anyway to go backwards without complete format not rooted yet or else wouldn't care but unsure of worth rooting or nor due to not enough information nor roms or kernels yet so anyway anyone let me know of there experienced the same issue after the last update thanks
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only way to go back is being s-off....can u post a screenshot? u sure it's not the split screen feature?
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It's not the split screen feature it's str8 black on right side and it seems to only happen after the update google on it and you will c
The same issue
I have just the same problem . To be honest, I was "5 minutes away" to go the store as my HTC 10 Evo/Bolt is 5 days old only. But if that not "my unique case" then the update may be the reason.
Did you post any info directly to the HTC?
Please stay in touch as I'll do.
Black Screen
I started experiencing the same issue in December, in addition eventually the issue progresses to screen artifacting and flickering. I am on my second phone and about to send that one in for a replacement due to re-occurrence of the issue.
HTC has about a four week turn around time, so beware. If you have really bad issues ask to speak to the escalations supervisor.
Many people are experiencing this issue. Some have gone through 3-4 replacements already with each new one having the same issue. My BOLT only experiences this when I pull it out of my pocket and unlock. Can be fixed temporarily by giving the right hand side of screen a firm tap. Anybody have any ideas on a fix?
I'm on my 3rd phone due to that issue. You just have to exchange it. No way to fix it.
Mine just started jumping around only on the right side has not blacked out yet
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Mine just started jumping around only on the right side has not blacked out yet View attachment 4113882
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my Bolt is not currently active, so I haven't been using much, but I do recall the screen jumping around once when I pulled it out to check something...just checked it again and it's fine...weird
I wonder if anyone has a perfectly working (for months) and not overheating bolt. I've gone through 3. Should be recalled.
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I wonder if anyone has a perfectly working (for months) and not overheating bolt. I've gone through 3. Should be recalled.
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I have had my bolt since the Black Friday sale and I have had zero issues and I hope it never does.
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I have had my bolt since the Black Friday sale and I have had zero issues and I hope it never does.
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Im curious if you have taken all the OTA updates? My Bolt was fine for about 3 months before i had severy lag issues but not the screen problem. I took it back yesterday and got a new one. My new one is on an old software version 1.15.651.11 and there have been 3 updates since this version. I have not updated yet.
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Yes, def it was after the Android OTA updates. Curious if anyone experience the problem with updating.
Just got bolt #3 let's hope this one stays good
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Just got bolt #3 let's hope this one stays good
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Im on number 2 since Tuesday. I had bad lag issue. new phone fine so far, took too OTA updates from .11 to .15 and .22. its not alerting me to the latest 1.32.651.6 however yet?? So far no issues and phone is not running hot either.
I should also mention that I am out 3 screen savers. Think Sprint will give me a bill credit on those
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Im curious if you have taken all the OTA updates? My Bolt was fine for about 3 months before i had severy lag issues but not the screen problem. I took it back yesterday and got a new one. My new one is on an old software version 1.15.651.11 and there have been 3 updates since this version. I have not updated yet.
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I have taken all updates and so far have had no complaints the only time I've had it get warm was when I was charging and playing Pokemon go. No unusual lagging or screen problems so far I am also unlocked and s off I have flashed bb rom and am currently stock right now between the two I have had I good experience so far I hope htc gets the kinks out because this phone even though has an older processor is a good device.
I took .6 so far so good haven't noticed excessive heat
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I have taken all updates and so far have had no complaints the only time I've had it get warm was when I was charging and playing Pokemon go. No unusual lagging or screen problems so far I am also unlocked and s off I have flashed bb rom and am currently stock right now between the two I have had I good experience so far I hope htc gets the kinks out because this phone even though has an older processor is a good device.
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I too like the phone except for the kinks. I have taken OTA for .15 anc .22 without any issues. Then after about another day it is telling me to update to the new 1.32.651.6. everything is good but i guess i will take the update and hope for the best.
Recently I've been having trouble with the screen staying black with key pad lit on wake on gesture or power button. That may have been caused by my case... But more concerning is the screen flickering. It seems to come about more as the day goes on. When it starts to happen I tried rebooting, and it does it during boot too. I wonder about the longevity of this phone
The February Security update is here. 431 MB.
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Currently downloading the update. Hope it fixes my battery issues such as stopping at 88% when charging, and dying between 15 - 30%. Marshmallow sure sucks.
Does anyone know when will Samsung stops providing security updates for the Note4?
I'm glad that they are still updating this device.
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Currently downloading the update. Hope it fixes my battery issues such as stopping at 88% when charging, and dying between 15 - 30%. Marshmallow sure sucks.
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What you are describing is a failing battery.. These batteries are only good for so many recharge cycles.. I had the same problem and ordered a set of Anker batteries off amazon problems solved...
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What you are describing is a failing battery.. These batteries are only good for so many recharge cycles.. I had the same problem and ordered a set of Anker batteries off amazon problems solved...
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^This. I was having similar problems. Replaced the battery and all the problems went away. Note 4 batteries seem to be dying faster than usual. My Galaxy S III battery lasted longer.
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^This. I was having similar problems. Replaced the battery and all the problems went away. Note 4 batteries seem to be dying faster than usual. My Galaxy S III battery lasted longer.
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My suspicion is that fast charging shortens the lifetime of the battery. I have turned it off and only use it when I really need a fast charge.
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My suspicion is that fast charging shortens the lifetime of the battery. I have turned it off and only use it when I really need a fast charge.
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I never use fast charge, don't even have a fast charger because i bought my phone used off a relative.
Anyhow, my point being. I still have my original battery since late 2015. Charge it at night, and it last me all day normal use.
I agree fast charge is bad for battery longevity.
Edit. Also is it confirmed that this new update still roots and can still downgrade?
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I never use fast charge, don't even have a fast charger because i bought my phone used off a relative.
Anyhow, my point being. I still have my original battery since late 2015. Charge it at night, and it last me all day normal use.
I agree fast charge is bad for battery longevity.
Edit. Also is it confirmed that this new update still roots and can still downgrade?
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I never used fast charge, either, and my battery died after 18 months. I could blame it on a cheap wireless charging receiver I bought (and later replaced with an OEM Samsung charging cover), but it's also possible that Note 4 batteries just suck.
It doesn't matter to me. The new battery has been working fine.
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I never used fast charge, either, and my battery died after 18 months. I could blame it on a cheap wireless charging receiver I bought (and later replaced with an OEM Samsung charging cover), but it's also possible that Note 4 batteries just suck.
It doesn't matter to me. The new battery has been working fine.
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That's a big possibility, look what happened to the Note 7 batteries.
Either way batteries are gonna go bad. All you can do is try to maintain them to last longer. Plus there's a lot of variables for each user. (Temp and humidity, letting them often drain completely, the charger). I believe all these factors affect our batteries. On top of, every battery cell is not gonna be to notch to begin with.
Also, i believe my battery might be lasting better than most because, overall, compared to most people, I'm a very light user. I don't do many battery draining things. Test some roms and browse the web.
I was just able to put TWRP 3.0.1 on this ROM after OTA update to QB3. I will attempt the SuperSU 2.82 next and post my results. At the time of this posting I have a pending QC1 update I am going to forgo at this time. I understand it to only be a security update. After installing TWRP I can no longer get OTA updates (by design I'm sure). I will post about the rooting shortly.
The TWRP recovery didn't stick. after a reboot to system, and then reboot to recovery, the recovery was stock again. I think there is a fix for this. I'm a novice, but wanted to share my experiences.
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I did get it to root!!! For those of you wondering m process it is as follows:
I did OTA update to QB3 call me crazy but I have done back to back updates starting with PG1 and ending with QB3 today.
I put the superSU.zip file in the root of my SD card using windows I sued version 2.82 of SuperSu ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703 )
ODIN flashed using the AP option and un-checking the "Auto Reboot" check box in the "Options" tab. I was able to install TWRP 3.0.2 from .TAR file ( twrp-3.0.2-0-trltespr.img.tar )
Once the flash completed I pulled the battery, then the usb cable.
waited 5 seconds or so, installed battery booted into recovery
selected install in TWRP 3.0.2
selected the SuperSu.zip file (it chews on things for a bit, and finally completes installation) Read the screen, it mentions the possible appearance of a boot loop, but indeed it is rooting. I hung in there, it didn't take but maybe 2-3 boots, and it was back to the sprint splash screen, and it booted normally.
I then installed Titanium backup, and SuperSu popped up asking to grant root permissions, I granted them.
looked over SuperSU, it seems happy.
rebooted (just for grins)
Back to Titanium, still shows root checkbox.
I can't speak for anyone else's mileage, but for me, this was straight forward, and working for me at this time.
As a bonus, after completing this process, TWRP is also sticking, and starts when booting into recovery.
** This has been a great community, and I want to thank all those that contribute here, directly and indirectly, many thanks to you all!! **
I have an S8 Verizon. When I try to power it on it shows a symbol of a circle with 0% in the middle and under that (horizontally) is a symbol of a plug then this >> then an ac outlet. What does this mean?
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It's hard to say,
maybe "0% battery, plug in charger and charge the battery" ?
mayekk said:
It's hard to say,
maybe "0% battery, plug in charger and charge the battery" ?
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I should have mentioned that. I tried that and nothing happens. No charge is going thru. I replaced the charging port and it still does the same thing. Nothing but that symbol. I.m thinking its a dead logic board.
charging port - USB port on the phone, right ?
Have You measured power consumption when cable and charger are connected to phone ?
mayekk said:
charging port - USB port on the phone, right ?
Have You measured power consumption when cable and charger are connected to phone ?
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Yes. There are 2 parts to the logic board. The logic board itself and the charging port. I replaced that entire bottom part of the charging port. I can't do anything with the cable plugged in. No sign of the phone charging is visible. No charging symbol either. No red or blue light at the top of phone.
prahsper said:
I have an S8 Verizon. When I try to power it on it shows a symbol of a circle with 0% in the middle and under that (horizontally) is a symbol of a plug then this >> then an ac outlet. What does this mean?
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With all that you've done have you replaced the battery yet. If it's a older original s8. It's about time batteries start failing.
TheMadScientist said:
With all that you've done have you replaced the battery yet. If it's a older original s8. It's about time batteries start failing.
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Yes I changed the battery as well.
prahsper said:
Yes I changed the battery as well.
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Can u dial *#0228# then click quick start? That should fix
kpwnApps said:
Can u dial *#0228# then click quick start? That should fix
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Can I ask what that does?
JimStinson said:
Can I ask what that does?
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Supposed to reset and calibrate your battery gauge. But it don't do any thing on mine. Wont even reboot like it says it's going to
can you take a pic of the screen with a different phone and post it?
Youdoofus said:
can you take a pic of the screen with a different phone and post it?
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Me or him
TheMadScientist said:
Me or him
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whoever has access to the phone with the error on it. cant tell you if ive seen that error icon/message without seeing it
Youdoofus said:
whoever has access to the phone with the error on it. cant tell you if ive seen that error icon/message without seeing it
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I dont have his error. I'm just getting horrible battery life despite replacing the battery from another newer s8 and a new replacement battery. I'm just trying to get mine calibrated I guess. But no matter what method I follow my life is horrible
TheMadScientist said:
I dont have his error. I'm just getting horrible battery life despite replacing the battery from another newer s8 and a new replacement battery. I'm just trying to get mine calibrated I guess. But no matter what method I follow my life is horrible
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do you have the F or the U? that was bad... f,u... LOL
ive been seeing a tons of reports of crap battery life as of late, even in the S10/N10's. I sure as hell hope that Sammy isnt doing what apple did with the intentional slowing of older devices. They seem to be doing exactly what the automotive industry is doing which is building disposability. They want new devices in your hand, not aging ones because that doesnt drive sales. Sadly, it seems that many of these established phone mfg's have realized that the incredible products they make last too long to make repeated and scheduled purchases from customers something they cant rely on. I assume that youve reflashed everything from stock and wiped the phone as clean as new before doing so. Ive seen your posts, you know what youre doing.
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do you have the F or the U? that was bad... f,u... LOL
ive been seeing a tons of reports of crap battery life as of late, even in the S10/N10's. I sure as hell hope that Sammy isnt doing what apple did with the intentional slowing of older devices. They seem to be doing exactly what the automotive industry is doing which is building disposability. They want new devices in your hand, not aging ones because that doesnt drive sales. Sadly, it seems that many of these established phone mfg's have realized that the incredible products they make last too long to make repeated and scheduled purchases from customers something they cant rely on. I assume that youve reflashed everything from stock and wiped the phone as clean as new before doing so. Ive seen your posts, you know what youre doing.
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Yea I've flashed stock latest update. 950u bit 7. I was getting upwards 7 hours sot now 3. Been urking me for about 2 weeks now and can't figure out why. Barely any apps running. Most disabled. Been charging anywhere from 30% or so 3 times a day for 2 weeks I updated to bit 7 about the same time. So makes a man wonder ???
Only thing I can tell is I'm on u1 aio cricket. But it dont seem right. No wifi calling options despite cricket saying there should be even on byod above a certain oreo update. I for some reason can't totally rebrand my phone aio/aio/aio. Aio is only from what I see in a u1 firmware no u firmware. Again despite readings of flashing a multi u firmware and letting it auto personalize
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Yea I've flashed stock latest update. 950u bit 7. I was getting upwards 7 hours sot now 3. Been urking me for about 2 weeks now and can't figure out why. Barely any apps running. Most disabled. Been charging anywhere from 30% or so 3 times a day for 2 weeks I updated to bit 7 about the same time. So makes a man wonder ???
Only thing I can tell is I'm on u1 aio cricket. But it dont seem right. No wifi calling options despite cricket saying there should be even on byod above a certain oreo update. I for some reason can't totally rebrand my phone aio/aio/aio. Aio is only from what I see in a u1 firmware no u firmware. Again despite readings of flashing a multi u firmware and letting it auto personalize
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and youre flashing the CSC for AIO?
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and youre flashing the CSC for AIO?
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Suposedly
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Supposedly
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i assume that youre getting success messages from Odin when youre flashing it. different cable, different computer, fresh download of both Odin and the firmware ZIP youre trying to flash. I feel that i can safely go with the assumption that youve done all of those to no avail. Correct?
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i assume that youre getting success messages from Odin when youre flashing it. different cable, different computer, fresh download of both Odin and the firmware ZIP youre trying to flash. I feel that i can safely go with the assumption that youve done all of those to no avail. Correct?
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Never had any issues with Odin. That's why I still got my ancient pc. It works. Edl. odin lgup everything just works in gen. System wide adb.