ugh, it was the damn cord. Evidently it wasn't capable of data. didnt know they still made cords like that.

Really like the phone but I need to figure out how to revert it back to Kit Kat. Lollipop is way to big of a battery drain on it. I've factory reset it three times and it hasn't improved.

Thanks. Unfortunately there are two dead links on there for my device.

You sure that works in my situation? I don't have a custom Rom on my phone. In running stock lollipop.

I'd read through the thread to find out. Not sure why it wouldn't though. The disclaimer just says to make sure the current firmware on your phone matches the model phone you have, and since you are running a stock phone with Lollipop that shouldnt be an issue.

Successfully downgraded. Thanks

since yall love these things so much if anyone wants one I have 2 that need the digitizers/LCD replaced that I will sell for next to nothin.