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  1. Straydog

    Issues After Flashing Stock ROM and Root

    I have had this I9505 rooted for a couple of years, but as I had problems with the motherboard, I had to change it and flash everything. I took this opportunity to make it fresh. Since then I have three problems. One, are issues with Wi-Fi. When it is turned on, the icon it is dimmed for about...
  2. Straydog

    Help Wi-Fi and BT not connecting

    I have had both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth working, never having a problem, even after rooting the phone (TWRP) for about 2½ months bow. I could change ROMs, etc., never making any problem or difference. A few days ago they stared not connecting from time to time, quickly becoming more frequently...
  3. Straydog

    Stop receiving pub messages

    I have turned off Push messages and Cell broadcast (CB), but I am still receiving commercial pub messages (spam) from my own IP and shops. I can't add them to spam numbers because when I try I get the error message Invalid phone number. They must not have a phone number and use one of the turned...
  4. Straydog

    Root Full Backup

    How can I make a Nandroid, Titanium or full backup before rooting if on my searches they are only available for after?
  5. Straydog

    Help How to stop recveiving Baidu and Tencent files?

    Hello, Very simple question, maybe not so simple to achieve... How can I stop my phone from downloading for me useless Tencent and Baidu files on their respective directories placed on the card rot (/storage/emulated/0) and eating up space, even if not very large? Thank you for any help.
  6. Straydog

    Help Clock transparency on S4 Lollipop

    Since I upgraded to Lollipop, whenever I start it or reboot, the stock clock on the home screen (not the lock screen) appears with black figures on a white transparent background. A long time later on, sometimes hours, the figures turn to white on a dark transparent background. How can I always...
  7. Straydog

    Help Transfer System Wallpaper File

    Hello, Is there any way do copy the pre-installed Travel Wallpaper, possibly with any auxiliary file, so I can install it on a Sony phone that does not have it? I've done a full backup with MyPhoneExplorer. It downloaded everything except for some some obex files – not allowed for...
  8. Straydog

    Help Browser Hijacker in Chinese

    I've got a Firefox hijacker. I don't understand the hijackerr's interest because it changed everything on the browser to Chinese and I have my phone on English 2070. I can't use the browser because I don't understand a single character. I do not know what to do to get rid of this. I uninstalled...
  9. Straydog

    Help Wallpaper Issue

    I have a strange issue. The set home screen wallpaper does not stay. Every time I restart the wallpaper does not load and I get the plain blue background. The lock screen is OK, but it will probably happen the same if I change it. How can I solve this, please?
  10. Straydog

    Download apps

    Is there a way to download apps from Google play without installing right away, but saving the files to install later or else, please?
  11. Straydog

    How to Get Rid of Ads?

    There are some apps that let you spot the app originating ads and push, but the only solution I found was to uninstall the culprit. Is there some way like AdBlock or other to eliminate pub and pushers altogether and completely, please?
  12. Straydog

    Help How to Import certificates

    After placing two PFX certificates on my SD card, I go to Settings
  13. Straydog

    Apps Real Uninstaller

    I am looking for a real uninstaller, something like Revo that deletes all related files and registry entries. I have been searching on Apps Store, but couldn't find one. I believe if one existed it would say so, but I am also convinced that it must exist. Can someone recommend me a good one...
  14. Straydog

    Help 4.4 KitKat on GS4

    Is there any problem upgrading my phone to 4.4 KitKat as on GottaBeMobile's last week's post, please? Sorry if you find my question silly because I'm new here and trying to get around.
  15. Straydog

    Help How can an Android Share a Computer's Internet Connection?

    How can a Galaxy S4 connect to internet through a computer (on cable DSL), using Bluetooth or USB? I have found a tutorial for wireless and many for the other way round, but none for what I need.
  16. Straydog

    Help Lock Out Google

    Is there a way to lock out Google from the phone for updates and all interferences? When I entered my mail account I unchecked all updates and sync, but a little later all contacts were there. Thanks for any welcome ideas.
  17. Straydog

    Syncing with Kies

    [Galaxy S4 9505] I am completely new to Android phones, and I have some problems syncing with Kies even if I have been using PCs for many years. I do not give my contacts to Google or anyone else. I do not sync with any social network. For many years I have always had all my contacts on MS...
  18. Straydog

    Hello Everybody

    I am fresh both with Android and my new Galaxy S4 i9505, but old with true computers, not play-boxes, for many years, different stuff, so I can do with some help ;). I like to hack them with tricks that i find, not that I conceive. I am glad for finding a great forum with what seems to be great...