yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banes:
well not exactly lol you see I saw a post in greyblur where people were complaining about having to reflash sbf back to 1.2.6 in order to start over fresh n clean from a gingerblur install, and someoen suggested that if you have been using tenfars recovery rom that you could actually use that to recover from an original state when you first loaded cwm and before you loaded a rom, that way you can save a lot of time and trouble in going through and reflashing 1.2.6, rooting, and then updating rom.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] holtenc:
Yes you can do this. But if you didn't create backups via CWM before flashing any of the ROMS then I think you are SOL. Here's what you should have done:

flash 1.2.6 -> before update root -> update to 1.5.7 -> after update root -> install CWM -> create backup via CWM recovery menu -> flash gingerblur 1.x -> create backup via CWM recvovery menu -> flash gingerblur 2.x -> create backup via CWM recovery... etc etc.

unless you want to do a fresh 1.2.6 SBF flash every time you update to the newest ROM/Theme version. But the point I'm making is backup via CWM after every major flash/change/whatever.

CWM will save the backup on your SDcard in a folder named after the date of the backup. /sdcard-ext/clockworkmod/backup/<date of backup>
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] jangofett18:
There is pokemon td game that needs adobe air on the phone to work. Is there any that I can successfully install adobe air on my wildfire?
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] pl0ppy:
AFAIK, no. And anyways the Wildfire wouldn't be powerful enough to run Air.
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] jangofett18:
thanks for the reply
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] kanye92:
Rather confused on this thread - I have AIR installed.
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] nwpmikey:
AIR isn't actually supported on wildfire, but you can download the install ask from below url

http://megaupload.com/?d=C8A2LYTR

It does install but how well it works I don't know.
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] Palmm130:
I just tried it in combination with the pokemon td on wildfire with Gingerbread (Cyanogenmod) and only thing i get is black screen - so this is settled

> no AIR on Wildfire!
[Droid 2 General] Felix004:
Bootloader image:

"Bootloader

D2.37

Err:A5,70,70,00,1F

MEM_MAP Blank

Service Req'd

Battery OK

OK to Program

Connect USB

Data Cable"

Things already tried:

Flashing SBF Via RSD Lite in Windows

Flashing SBF Via Linux

Starting up in Recovery which does not work

Any other suggestions?

Help is very much appreciated and thank you in advance =)
[Droid 2 General] orkillakilla:
I've had this problem before.

You probably used the wrong SBF file. Thats what I did to get that error. Also, when using RSDlite, be sure you are using version 4.9 That worked for me.

Download the correct SBF file from here:

h t t p://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-2-discussion/5323-tbh-mydroidworld-present-droid-2-2-3-20-triple-threat.html
[Droid 2 General] ColinGladfelter:
im having the same problem but rsdlite 4.9 wont even show my droid
[Droid 2 General] Stuntman360:
You RSD lite 4.7 with Patch. Im new to this forum stuff so not sure how to post links but google Kimete Darkonion House of Pain Holy Grail. you will find everything on how to convert and fix your DROID 2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dannyboyni:
I want to buy Galaxy S II from phones4u on the 27th of april. Is it possible to buy the phone unlocked? I dont want to tie myself down to a contract. Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dh2311:
Think its contract only. Want to get one on PAYG or SIM FREE on 27th but I doubt they'll have them unlocked. I'm going early in the morning on wednesday, so I'll update on here if its availible on PAYG or Sim Free

EDIT: Here suggests it'll be availible PAYG for £499 on Wednesday
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nk7600:
I emailed them and got a reply back saying there fones aren't unlocked?...

I know CPW's handsets are unlocked... I work for O2 and have heard there coming soon, not sure of deals as I work in customer services lol.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
I really hope they have some sim-free in store on 27th, hopefully CPW wont have took my money out of bank if i can grab 1 from there early.:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QuboidRC:
I asked about this and my local CPW and P4U both said they were unlocked, but that means they can take any network's sim card. It doesn't mean they don't come on a contract - that's referring to as "sim-free" and even that's a bit of a misnomer as it could have a PAYG sim.

I don't know if I'm being helpful or pedantic here. I mean the former, honest!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxd:
handtec if im saying that right, has them on the 27th for sale, unlocked no contract, hit them up

edit:

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4203/samsung-galaxy-s-ii--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-

tada!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Funkym0nkey:
Actually they are shipping out on 28th according to the website.

29th is holiday, 30th and 1st is weekend, 2nd is holiday. So in any case people wont get their phones before 3rd in UK ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mansoorkasmi:
I have ordered from them, do you think they can ship the handset on 28th so i can get it on 4th, as it is a international order & also what is the probability that handtec is getting the stock on 27th, coz is heard some people saying that they delay the phones & also all are talking @ phones4u but no one seems interested @ haandtec, I dont know why :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
well you are correct but maybe they mean they get on 27th and the phones are shipped to your address on the 28th (next day), or ovsly they just dont ship till 28th in which we are doomed lol
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
Just rang me nearest store and they said they dont have it for sale till the 1st may!! lol very much an exclusive!!,

So, i rang the next nearest shop and they are having them deliverd tomorow for sale wed, so i asked about a sim free model and they said they should have some for sale but they are limited amount so looks like some of us might be lucky to get there hands on 1 on wed 27th,

They are ringing me tomorow to clarify the stock of sim free once they have had delivery.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
Lol just called the nearest to my work and the girl was like "I don't know" "Because it's a bank holiday I just don't know"!!! .... :mad:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
crazy! samsung should of gave some other company early exclusive release as phones4u just aint that botherd lol
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
Just got to wait and see, P4U is on the way to my work they open at 8am, I'm due for work at 8AM tomorrow so may just pop in and enquire face to face and will do the same again on Wednesday!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
yeh best idea that is, although demand doesnt seem as high as i expected tbh you just neva no i guess, nor no how many units are available.

Fingers crossed for us both lol,
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zen123:
Anyone having problems with the phones4u website?

I tried to buy a S2 on contract & after filling in all the personal & credit card details, when I click the final part i.e. the Confirm button, it just hangs. Tried 3 times already.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
maybe you have 3 sgs2 coming now then :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soyef:
Same thing happened to me so I ordered from Dialaphone instead
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marink:
I popped into my local one today just to check, and he said that they were going to have them in Wednesday/Thursday and that all the phones they sell unlocked so I'd be able to buy it unlocked without contract.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
Let's see... maybe I will have a SG2 before the bank holidays! If so I will post a pic up with my purchase :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
NICE :D hopefully the same pal

As i had the same info from them earlier
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cbailey:
Speak to the manager? Good point....

Why speak to the 18 yo, when you could speak to the 21 yo.... :D:D:D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
Haha true! Some of them are real numpties they do make you laugh though.

Swyped from my Desire HD using XDA App
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] risq:
That's what makes it worse...

Was the Manager each time.

This was Reading store (Outside Oracle shopping Centre) Reading store (By KFC) and Basingstoke store (Festival Place shopping Centre)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jivel:
i ordered from phonesforyou in the week and its getting delivered on tuesday.:)

But Ive been keeping an eye on the deals and today checked what the retailers have on offer www.comparemobiledeals.com/mobile-phones/Samsung/Galaxy-S2?&tab=Pay-Monthly&page=1&sortby=Monthly-Cost&internet=yes and the thing is, dialaphone now have the same tmobile deal for £99, £20 pm but with a free 8GB memory card thrown in. Bah! :mad:

Just typical that I wait weeks to order then the very next day a better deal crops up. I knew I shouldnt have looked at the deals after Id ordered. :o May send it back but prob not worth the hassle as 8GB memory cards are pretty cheap.

All local stock is sold out, must be a very limited run or extremely in demand. :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] entropia:
Phones4U are useless

I called a few stores in the area last week. One manager told me he has one in stock SIM Free but as they were about to close I came early in the morning just as they opened and the manager said he just sold the SIM free unit that morning and he has a couple more units on contract if I'm interested.

Next day I called another store and an employee consulted with the manager and said he can sell it on PAYG or SIM free for £529, I asked him three times to be sure, and he said I can come over. Half an hour later I came to the store, the salesman called a senior salesman whom he said I should talk to on the phone, who immediately said 'you came for the phone, unfortunately the other employee didn't understand you and we cannot sell you without a contract', after being unhappy having to drive for half an hour the 23yo manager came over and 'explained' it again, adding the employee I talked to (and who consulted him on the phone) only works there for two days and doesn't understand. He further added 'look at it from my point of view, if you could have a sale with a £30 commission or a £200 commission, what would you do?'. I said to him 'in all your stores you don't seem to have stock problem and I doubt you will sell the 10 you have on stock today, so I would sell one device to a customer you said could come to the store and buy it.'

After that he simply his 'we can't sell you' mantra but by than I already realized they are simply opportunistic liars, and I will never buy at Phones4u and recommend everyone else to just stay away from them. I do wonder if this a corporate strategy or local 'managers' initiatives.

Eventually I think it was good since I would now save £130 buying from O2 or CPW. So I'll wait a few more days. I can still play with my other devices.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] risq:
Its the fact its happening that its disgusting.

Which store was this by the way? If others have had the same issues, please post here and ill make sure their head office are aware of this false advertising. I'll be dropping trading standards an email too!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] entropia:
phones4u

the stores were in North London - Palmers Green and Brent Cross
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ah_wong:
I'm glad you have video evidence of your experience...I had the same experience as you in every Phones4U I went to on Thursday and they refused to sell the phone on anything other than on a contract.

I was going to write something to their head office about my recent experience and possibly report my incidence to the Office Of Fair Trading for false advertising...since they advertise the price for both Sim Free and PAYG in their shop and they clearly have stock instore.

I'm actually happy that I didn't get the phone on that day because it is actually cheaper at other shops like O2.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OHDUSER:
wrong thread
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jazazze:
My thoughts too, I even happily gave them false hope I was going to buy out my old contract and get one through them, commission? How about I waste your time instead! Hah!

The guy did let slip one thing though, his colleague previously mentioned that they had 10 in on Wednesday and that they could sell them on contract all day, however yesterday they still had 5 left. So, they're not flying anywhere but around the stock room.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Techno79:
You could also report to BBC watchdog.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeoVR:
Yep I had the exact same thing in manchester..3 stores with the same thing. It took me storming out of the shop to get collared by the manager who then agreed to sell one sim free.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tmj12:
I had the same issue as well. I rang them up twice before I went down to the shop. They confirmed on the phone they had them in stock but when I got there, they refused to sell to me SIM free and gave me all sorts of excuse that they wouldn't be able to sell without contract. Unbelievably, they even told me to go & get it from others if I wanted a SIM free.

I then told the staff off as they completely wasted my time of travelling all the way into the town for all the excitement of hoping to pick one up. P4U staff haven't got a clue what's customer service and they're not properly trained as they all seem dodgy who would tell you any bull****.

As pointed out by other posters, they shouldn't be allowed to advertise and then fail to honour the sale even though they clearly have stocks. I hope the person who has got this down on a video report it to Advertising Standard Authority so that such thing is not happened again in the future.

All is not lost though as I've now found out that with O2 it is considerably cheaper - £130 saving. I won't be dealing with P4U again.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jazazze:
Is this some sort of per store policy because that's pretty much the exact opposite of what I was told Saturday. :confused:

I'm kind of hoping my Handtec pre-order + Saturday delivery plan works now though. :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jenkinson6a:
I had the same problem after 2 days and 6+ attemps live support said they are having an issue with this phone told me to ring the sales team. So i did :)

PS: sneeky suspision its on perpous to stop people getting cashback from quidco ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guitarfreak26:
I'm still being told delivery tomorrow but I don't believe it cus how would it be sent on Easter Monday
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fergusstrachan:
Dialaphone are quoting Wednesday delivery, FWIW.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guitarfreak26:
26th dialaphnoe for me mate, dont know how/why
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] recklesslife:
Expansys for me are saying the 2nd of May

You guys a bloody lucky but I buying it sim free.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
they sell sim free?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guitarfreak26:
Contract mate there phones4u like mobiles.co.UK is cpw
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxd:
dude hearing that just made my day.. seriously, so those handtec bastards wont get it before me, thats all i was worried about, being left behind, after i preordered like 2 months in advance..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EleCtrOx666:
How is 29 april a holiday and 2 may also? o.O
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
royal wedding on the 29th and bank hol on mondy in uk
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
Just popped into my local branch the girl said its out on May 5th and I said no its out tomorrow with you guys, she called her manager who told me technically its released tomorrow but they won't know until tomorrow if they get any stock.

Swyped from my Desire HD using XDA App
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guitarfreak26:
Still don't know if dialaphone have got any stock either I've had no updates
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guitarfreak26:
Dialaphone replied with a rather half hearted answer, surely they know if stock is coming or not?

Thank you for recently contacting Dial-a-Phone Customer Care regarding the delivery of your order.

*

I can confirm that your order is currently scheduled for the 27th April 2011, however this is yet to be confirmed.

*

Upon dispatch of your order, you will be notified via an email or a message on the My Account section of the Dial-a-Phone website.

*

I can also confirm that as soon as the stock is available, all outstanding orders will be completed in date order starting with those customers who have pre-ordered the handset.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kersey:
Popped into my Phones4U lunchtime, they confirmed the stock is arriving tomorrow and they may have a sim free one to sell depending on stock levels as most will be allocated for contact.

Fingers crossed ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zen123:
Phoned Camberley & Farnborough branch both said they have delivery at around 2pm. Fanboro said 3 expected & camberley wouldn't tell me. I went to the farnboro branch to buy but they couldn't/wouldn't match an online tariff from their own website so I left empty handed.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
Popped into p4u again after work still no stock but this time they said p4u won't be selling them sim free and only on contract!

Swyped from my Desire HD using XDA App
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
GUM mobile is the way to goo :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikzDHD:
I've had mine on preorder from expansys for a while now, might try out GUM.

Swyped from my Desire HD using XDA App
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EleCtrOx666:
Edit: thanks for site.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
yeah i made a thread on it, they get stock 28th but have told me they hopefully getting before (2mrw) to ship out as soon as they land so people get them next day to miss the bank hols. sooo very promiseing esp when most places are getting stock tomorow and these are willing to send same day, limited stock so hurry if any1 decides
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deliximus:
i wonder if there's any way to confirm if it's quad band 3G incl 850/1900 UMTS.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
Network2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickbarbs:
i got a question, on phones 4 u it does say the phone supports NFC- I've been reading on these forums that the nfc version hasn't shipped yet. Should they all have NFC?

I'm getting mine delivered to my place from phones 4 u tomorrow. That's the only thing i'm going to check for. Otherwise I know I'm buying the Samsung SoC 1.2ghz.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cCeT:
will it be available tomorrow on all phones4u shops as well?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
Most shops should have this tomorow although there are some that wont, very limited amount of stock to.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cCeT:
2 days ago i went to a local shop. there were 2 guys in there and non of them even werent interested in customers.asked one of them when galaxy s2 would be available she said sorry we only have galaxy s.i said but pre orders are available on your website, she asked to other guy, he was playing with his phone and said next week,possibly. better check there tomorrow.thanks mate.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vimto25:
yeah i got somet like that at my local, they said not till around a first week in may, i rang the next nearest store and they was getting them in today and was gana ring me to confirm they have 1 for me to pickup but havnt, i orderd from Gum mobile now so ill wait this out :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cCeT:
actually it's a good idea.i'll call them if have in their stock or not.so wont waste my time. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Phones4U are a total charlatan company with no regard for customer service WHATSOEVER... CPW are the cream of the crop, i would rather wait a few more days than pay P4U a bean. They hire McDonalds staff that do not care or have any passion for phones at all.

And if there is something wrong with your unit and its a very new model, you will not get an exchange instore unless you phone head office because they will all sell you a **** and bull story that the phones they have are just for contract... they say this so they have more phones to sell a contract with...

P4U = horrible company, dont say i didnt warn you guys;)

JD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cCeT:
so which company do you recommend? same deals as p4u.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmm_ok:
I actually got mine from phones 4 u today. I called up to ask them if they had any stock to sell me tomorrow and the guy said I could come in today and buy it...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EleCtrOx666:
You got a Galaxy S 2? Congratulations ! Profit from it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedBlueGreen:
On contract or sim free unlocked?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manks:
If it is a contract phone can you whack in a sim from a different network to see if it's unlocked? Cheers
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a3ads:
Just got mine today also £35 a month 1200 mins on Orange. I rang before I arrived and made sure it was unlocked and unbranded.

I have T mobile sim in phone my bro uses the sim.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
congrats! what does it mean "unbranded"? there is no Samsung logo on the front?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avfc142:
hi i also got one today on contract from phones 4 u. I can confirm it comes unlocked. img15.imageshack[/url]. us /img15/458/20110427020828.jpg

Add the gaps as im not allowed to posts pics yet due to having less than 8 posts
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a3ads:
When you turn the phone on and t mobile appears at starting screen, also no network logos on phone. Mainly the stuff that you don't really want.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
congratulations guys:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avfc142:
mine is also on contract with orange but i odnt have no boot up network branding what so ever. I have tried tmobile sim and it worked so its obviously unlocked as well :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mujja:
So true, if they think you are buying now they will be all over you and try to sell you everything but what you want. They won't listen.

If you're just after advice, help or browsing suddenly they're all too busy.

Having said that, if they are willing to sell me one sim-free tomorrow I'll be there in a flash :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedBlueGreen:
I don't think im gonna be able to go a sleep.. It's already 4:30am

I just hope i can get it today..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bronx:
speaking of it, back in the past I went to my local p4u to check nokia n900. the guy I've spoken to had no idea what am I talking about at all and he asked shop manager to help me.

the manager looked at me from the high above and said, why do You need n900? it has the same hardware as n97 (cpu, camera, he even thought it shall have symbian), but it's just uglier.

I left the shop fast...