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[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zerg The Bear:
Sorry in advance for the novel.

To find out what modem you have, go to Settings -> About Phone and look for the Baseband version. That will tell you what modem you're using. Just FYI - people use the terms modem, radio, and baseband interchangeably. They are three words that mean the same thing. Modems can only be reflashed through Odin. If you are just flashing a zip file through Clockwork Recovery (CWR), it will not touch the modem.

Every post that provides files to the community should be labeled [ROM], [KERNEL], [THEME], etc. That should help you figure out what you are looking at. Also, themes are in the Themes & Apps forum, while ROMs and Kernels are in the Development forum.

You will have to read the requirements for whatever you are downloading. Most themes are built for one specific type of ROM (ED01, EC10, EB01, etc.). Make sure you use the version that's compatible with the ROM you are using.

You will have to read each ROM thread to determine what each one needs and what each one comes with. Not all ROMs are fully functional. Not all ROMs come with a kernel. The SuperClean ROMs do come with a kernel, so what you downloaded (SC 2.9.2) will replace the existing kernel when you flash it (or flashed it).

With the exception of Voodoo lagfix, you don't have do any uninstalling to switch between ROMs. If there is a new ROM you want to try, and your phone already has the requirements, just flash it over the existing ROM.

Something that you also will need to pay attention to is what kind of ROM it is. If it is based off of an official Samsung release, then it's a Touchwiz-based ROM (even if TouchWiz has been removed). For these ROMs, you need to use a TouchWiz (TW) kernel. Some examples are SuperClean, Blackhole, and Evil Fascination. The SuperClean ROM you downloaded came with a TouchWiz kernel. There are also AOSP-based ROMs. These require an AOSP kernel. Some examples of these ROMs include Vanilla Froyo, Miui, and any CyanogenMod (CM).

Some of the ROMs that are out there (punk.kaos's Kaosinate V5 and jt1134's CyanogenMod 7.0.0) require you be on a Voodoo kernel before flashing them. Voodoo comes with it's own problems and complications, so do A LOT of research on how to handle it properly before using it. There are plenty of people who have screwed up their phones by using Voodoo and not doing everything correctly (not permanently screwed up, though).

Just do plenty of reading and research before you jump into something new. Have fun customizing your phone.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbk24:
Zerg that was a great run down and very helpful, I must say the lingo can get some getting use to lol I intended to ask how to figure out what type of ROM I might have (ed01.. etc) but I figure I can find that out doing some reading about the ROM I flashed to begin with. So if I understand this correctly if I want to download a ROM such as vanilla or miui I must download the correct kernal first? How do I remove a kernal or can I simply flash over the existing one? I also DL a non voodoo version of Super Clean and after doing some reading I saw that it isnt in my best interest to flash a voodoo over non voodoo. So I can just reflash with a voodoo verison correct. I find that all this is doing some work on my memory card so is there a way to delete the old super clean or once reflashed will it clear it from my card?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbk24:
Oh and is CWR now referred to as red recovery?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djlim4:
Honestly, don't even mess with Vanilla/miui or kaos's until you have a good handle on flashing everything...

i'm really not trying to be condescending at all, it's just that those are not stable builds (especially anything that's in alpha), and you may run into little problems and you won't know how to fix it.

Plus all the new themes coming out that you see are TW based cuz they are for the new ED01 community ROM. (might as well go with that if you're on SC now)

I say get comfortable with what you're doing now first

Oh and if you haven't already done so, learn Odin so no matter what you know how to get back to stock and start fresh
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbk24:
Sounds like good advice to me. I dont need to get ahead of myself and brick my phone from the start. I have one problem and its that Im running a Mac. Do you recommend a program that can help with restoring back to stock like Odin? If so just forward the link cause to some threads Id like to do some reading on flashing back to stock. Ive found many for PC's.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zerg The Bear:
I second the starting slow and not immediately go for the Vanilla or Miui ROMs. There's plenty of other ROMs to play with.

As for updating kernels, they can be flashed over the existing kernel without doing anything as long as the new kernel matches the old kernel from a Voodoo perspective. You're on non-Voodoo now, so as long as you download non-Voodoo kernels, you can just reflash them over the existing kernel. Problems happen when you are going between Voodoo and non-Voodoo (mostly from Voodoo to non-Voodoo), so don't mix-and-match.

When you download anything to install, it is stored to your SD card. When you install it with CWR, CWR copies the files into the phone's internal memory. Once you have installed it, you can delete the files from the SD card if you wish, and nothing bad will happen. The files aren't automatically deleted.

There are different versions (colors) of CWR based on different features offered. The red recovery you've heard about is a version that has tweaks for our phone as well as Voodoo support. Even though it supports Voodoo, it should be used by non-Voodoo users as well. This is what I'd start with. I know jt1134 has a thread for the latest version of it (2.5.1.x).

With that said, we are in the middle of a transition. There is a new CWR - version 3.x. I'm not sure what color it is. It offers some new features not present in the 2.5.1.x version, but also only supports .zip files using "Edify" scripts. Most .zip files we have on the forums have been created using "Amend" scripts. This is an older version and we are slowly but surely making our way to Edify. The 2.5.1.x version of CWR does support both Edify and Amend scripts, but as the forums change over, you'll want to look into upgrading to the 3.x CWR.

One last thing about CWR. Do not flash CWR via Rom Manager (app). We use our own custom version of CWR, and Rom Manager will install the stock version of it. Most people don't even use the Rom Manager app with this phone.

Finally, onto your Mac/Odin dilemma. While Odin doesn't work on a Mac, there is a program called Heimdall that will work for you. I don't use it, so I can't give you any advice, but there are plenty of threads on it here and in the other Galaxy S forums about it.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbk24:
Im a bit lost on the flashing with a program because I followed a one click push to sd card install. So the heimdall program is a little confusing. Can use the same one click process for these other roms I'd like to try? So, there isnt an actually reset button? I have to install factory roms kernals etc to get my phone back to stock?
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bthoven:
Plug my GTab Wifi version to Kies and it shows firmware update (from KB6 to KC2), without telling any information about improvements.

Anyone has any idea what improvement the new firmware offers?

BTW, it reports as: PDA:KC2 /CSC:KC2 (THL)

ps: also wonder, after the upgrade, all the installed apps and data will be lost?
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cezarc1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1017331
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sef_P1000:
Probably just a few tweaks here and there.

Also, I'm sure that no installed apps or data will be lost, however, it is best to do a back up.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyberpyr8:
My tab is rooted, will it lose the root access by doing the update? Is there anything I need to do before upgrading to this version?

I think you must have a different version. Mine says it is already UEKC6. For future reference though my questions still stand.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bthoven:
I just completed the upgrade with Kies. It will ask you to backup contacts, ...., before the upgrade.

You have to root it again after the upgrade (superoneclick is still working); everything else seems to be intact. Installed apps and all other setups survive the upgrade.

I can't see any new features in this upgrade; so I assume it just fixes some annoying bugs.
[Atrix 4G General] DarkRyoushii:
Hey all,

While looking on an Austrailan Android news website I stumbled across this post, which basically confirms the fears and worst nightmares of Atrix 4G owners.

http://ausdroid.net/2011/04/26/the-little-aussie-taking-on-motorola-u-s/

Seems the bootloader solution is only going to apply to future 2011 devices, and only if carriers allow it.

-Sigh- I'm glad we still have some talented Dev's working the case! They're doing great things for everyone and I encourage you donate generously!

Thanks

- DarkRyoushii
[Atrix 4G General] dLo GSR:
I think it means devices that are current, but not starting until late 2011.
[Atrix 4G General] DarkRyoushii:
ahh yes fair point, I sorta read it quite quickly in hopes for an answer
[Atrix 4G General] dcarpenter85:
Fat chance AT&T ever allows this on the Atrix. They got your subsidized phone fee and locked you in for 2 years, do you honestly think they care whether or not the bootloader is unlocked? *queue imperial march*
[Atrix 4G General] Mafisometal:
Hey, at least thats a start, if not this phone...maybe their next phone will be unlocked. You have to think big picture....in about a year this phone will become obsolete, just like the nexus one. You're already starting to see phones that are about to come out with 1.2ghz Tegra chip...can you imagine in another year..we might go 2ghz or maybe a quad core.

You have to think about this, the Motorola Xoom was unlocked because Google designed it with them. That IS the developer tablet. The Atrix wasn't made for developer reasons, i'm pretty sure Motorola was using this phone as a Guinea pig.

I can see why ALOT of people went to the Inspire, Bigger screen, HTC quality, and you have a phone that you can mod. Some of us are staying with this phone just on hopes that later it might be unlocked. For all we know, this phone may be locked for good.
[Atrix 4G General] dcarpenter85:
I love my atrix even with the locked bootloader. I can't mod it as much as I'd like but Greyblur/Gingerblur are great and I'm very happy with the performance of the phone. It is only going to get better when 2.3/2.4 gets shipped OTA. I am happy with my decision to keep the Atrix instead of returning it. Even with it's flaws it is the best phone I've ever owned.
[Atrix 4G General] Recon Freak:
AT&Trap would save $

If you kept the same phone longer and kept their service they wouldn't have to pony up the subsidized new phone every two years and would save in the end. I think it would be in their better interest aside from tethering hacks which we already have.
[Atrix 4G General] Jiggah:
Motorola using Xoom as an example is a slap to every other Motorola device owner. Xoom is a Google Experience tablet and they were forced to provide an unlock just like the Nexus One/S.
[Atrix 4G General] dcarpenter85:
That is assuming you don't jump ship to a new carrier for a newer/better phone that isn't offered on AT&T. Their primary interest is keeping you locked into contract with them for as long as possible, since they make far more over the 2 years of a contract than a phone is worth.
[Atrix 4G General] ikenley:
Thanks for posting this one. I did update it in my thread, but happy to see it shared further.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=988634

I'm waiting to hear clarification from Motorola on which devices will be included.

Will let everyone know when I have an answer.
[Atrix 4G General] JayRolla:
Hope Motorola is not saying this to get people to slow down the protest. I won't believe anything till Motorola publicly announces this new info. Reps say about anything through email.
[Atrix 4G General] PixoNova:
Very true. Good point. Lets see if motorola if willing to redeem themselves.

Good news if this is true! Hope we won't be disappointed.

Swyped from my Motorola Atrix 4g using XDA Premium App
[Atrix 4G General] Recon Freak:
I didn't look at it that way. I've been with them since they were cingular I've been very happy with them. I always wait til they come out with a device I like.
[LG Optimus 2x] jonas9000:
I have a 16gb external mem in my phone, but if i put mp3 files on it the phone doesn´t find them, only on internal mem ?? I have format the card in program/setup/external mem and i get 14,9 gb free but how can i make it work ??:confused:
[LG Optimus 2x] temasek:
Sometime when u booted up, your external card wasn't mounted. I can't find a solution other then performing a reboot.

Check under Settings -> SD card & phone storage, if your external card is available or unavailable.
[LG Optimus 2x] jonas9000:
It´s available 14,83 GB free ! Should the music files stores under music folder or just under external mem ? Must i transfer the files with LG suite IV or just drag/drop to external mem ?
[LG Optimus 2x] temasek:
Hmm it shouldn't matter where actually but I don't use Stock Music app so cannot confirm. I use PowerAMP. - my music files in ext sdcard.
[LG Optimus 2x] the_plattypus:
If I remember correctly, I believe the stock music player only looks in the SD/media folder and all subfolders contained within. Can you locate the files using a file explorer program to verify they transfered correctly?
[LG Optimus 2x] ppsun:
I think it doesn't matter which folder it is in. I have all my songs in a folder which I named "My Songs". And there's some more nested folders further down. They all gets recognised without any intervention from me. But the first scan took quite some time. Subsequent scans take only a couple of seconds.
[LG Optimus 2x] temasek:
Two ways media scanner will skip your folders.......

1. When your files in folder with folder name starting with "."

example, /.music <----- this folder will be skipped from scanning

2. When you have a ".nomedia" file inside a folder
[LG Optimus 2x] jonas9000:
I have solved it, thanks ! I am a noob, find out that _externalSD is not the real externalSD it is still on the phone, at last i find the 16gb external memory !!
[LG Optimus 2x] Café King:
Sorry, I really gotta laugh here :D:D:D

/CK
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] tonecreationz:
I found a really cool boot animation and decided I had to port it to the Atrix! All credit goes to the original creator...but if you appreciate my effort, feel free to leave me a tip :cool:

Original Found Here:

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/fppkx/i_made_a_new_boot_animation_enjoy/

*Update - 6/9*

- Added a pink version with and without sound to match the PrettyInPink Theme

*Update - 4/28*

- I have uploaded a version with sound! A lot of credit goes to xda forum member, itsonlym3 for the original idea! Enjoy!

Screenshot:

Download (Green):

Without Sound -> AndroidFactory_BootScreen.zip

With Sound! -> AndroidFactory_Boot_w-Sound.zip

Download (Pink):

Without Sound -> AndroidFactory_Boot_(Pink).zip

With Sound! -> AndroidFactory_Boot_w-Sound(Pink).zip

Instructions:

1) Boot into CWM.

2) Apply Zip

3) Reboot

Disclaimer:

I am not responsible for any "bricking" that may happen to your device. I have only tested it on my phone only.
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] jortiz17:
This...is...fantastic!
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] SN4K3B1T3:
Why wouldn't it work on a Bell Atrix? I didn't think boot animations were dependent on framework or software version
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] tonecreationz:
I didn't say it wouldn't work...I just said don't install unless you know it will work...

I have ATT, so i'm confident it works on the ATT version...the update only changes the bootanimation.zip found in /system/media/, so it should work fine on all Atrix versions, but I can't be 100% sure unless it is confirmed...if your confident it will work, go ahead and try it and please let me know how it goes...thanks!
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] raybond25:
I know that boot animations will work cross-providers
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] tonecreationz:
Cool, thanks!

OP has been updated to eliminate any confusion...
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] scorneil:
Worked for me on Bell Atrix. Thanks this is sweet
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] tonecreationz:
I've updated the animation with sound! Much credit goes to xda forum member itsonlym3 for the original idea!

Check out the original post for download links.
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] holtenc:
the sound effect rocks.
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] nitewalker033:
Thanks looks great
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] itsonlym3:
aces! it's the little things, right? :D
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] ceo.mtcl:
Great work!
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] DKRussell:
Can you attach the sound to the blue?
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] kix08:
W0W I Love this thing thanks for work and THANK YOU itsonlym3 for the great idea. <3 XDA!
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] ChongoDroid:
Bloody brilliant. Such a sick boot ani
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] CC Lemon:
Would appreciate if someone could upload a video with sound... searched but couldn't find anything.
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] kix08:
it sound like its welding and then after it finishes drawing the Android its says "Droid" I'm not to sure how to upload a video for ya but its pretty awesome.

It take like 2mins to install not long at all real easy and easy to change if you don't like it
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] itsonlym3:
here's a vid i tried to make to do it more justice than a video of my phone booting it up. lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6OIHP2_t7w
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] rozzco:
Well done. I love this!
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] christhobruh:
So where do i put the zip folder on my sd card?
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] itsonlym3:
/system/media
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] GibMcFragger:
Ok. This is one sick boot animation. I love it. Great job man!

FYI. You can just move the files to the system/media folder with Root Explorer if that is easier for you. Just make sure you rename the old one to .bak if you want to keep it and set permissions on all files to rw-r--r-- :)
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] nitewalker033:
Bump need to DL it again
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] tonecreationz:
Updated!!

Added Pink Color with and without sound to match the PrettyInPink Theme

View First Post to Download
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] sfb14:
this is kinda odd. when i first downloaded it it was fine. unfortunately i had to restore to stock 1.83 and now it seems that the animation is slower than the welding sound but when the animation is done..droid sound comes out

did restoring to 1.83 messed it up?
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] BrandonBlight:
Doesn't work with new CWM?
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] CaelanT:
See my thread here ---->

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1162936
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] Rick7C2:
I'm not seeing anything that explains how to make it work with cwm?
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] andesman90:
(boot Animation) Android Factory

IT works GREAT!, Good Job!
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] CaelanT:
The CWM files in my thread are changed to support 2.3.4 with new Tenfar CWM.

Just flash them.
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] BigBolo:
I got it installed in the system/media folder but the sound doesn't work.
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] Swiftks:
Have to move the sound file to /system/media/audio/notification.

This was released before gingerbread & the .zips have not been updated for the new location. I think however once you do get the sound to work, you will be disappointed... gingerbread is so much faster on boot, the animation is no longer in sync w/ the sound. I had to edit the boot animation settings info. and lower it to like 14 fps just to get it close, which makes the whole animation faster. Anyway, hope this helps.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MedicStuder:
Hello everyone. Before i get started let me just say this isnt a rant just a please help me post. Here is my situation:

My wife and i have been with sprint for 4 months now. Every month since we started our agreement with sprint we have had to have both our epics replaced so that makes a total of 8 epics that have come into our house hold. I have always been nice (never raised voice or cursed at) to the reps in the store and over the phone. How many replacements do i need before sprint switches us to a different model phone.

My wife and i need reliable phones as i am a paramedic and use phone at work and my wife is a stay at home mom with our cellphones being only form of communication. I have been googling for sprints policy and have come up with nothing. Thanks for any help.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tenaciousj:
What exactly is failing?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RandomKing:
To correct you, this is a rant.

You didn't ask a real question. Sprint makes next to no loss replacing your phone if you're under TEP insurance. They'll keep on replacing the phone with refurbished phones until:

A. They find a reason to charge you for the replacement

B. You ask to change phones, likely at a cost

C. The Epic is discontinued (not likely soon)

Refurbished isn't bad, but it's not new.

Moreso, you claim to have already found this answer yourself nearly 3 weeks ago:

Furthermore, without already being an HTC user, you clearly don't realize it is plagued with many similar problems, although without you mentioning a single problem, I can't compare it for you. However, only 4 months into a contract, Sprint will NOT be giving you a free replacement to the Evo, especially not the Evo 3D. You will be paying a premium to switch phones, and likely be forced into another 2 year extension on your plan.

Now, if you'd like to actually use this forum for what it's for, please, tell us what's so wrong with your phones that you have replaced 6 of them?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RandomKing:
Double post.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LunaticWolf:
My guess he is an EVO user just trying to stir up the Epic forums.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jct522:
I brought my phone back last weekend because it died. It was the 3rd Epic that I had taken back from the beginning of my contract. I told them that I would like to switch to a different phone but they werent willing to do that. They said that if all 3 problems would have been within 6 months of one another then the manager could issue a different model of phone. Since my last brick wasn't within 6 months of the previous 2, they weren't willing to replace. So I believe that is their policy.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] socos25:
Very strange... I've been on the same Epic for nearly a year.. Must be a lot of duds out there or some are just very hard on a phone.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MedicStuder:
To the trolls that post I am not an evo user. Yes I did make that post to help someone that asked. I was told in store 5 phones in 6 months and on the phone I was told 3 phones. That's what is confusing me. Also research also instead of stalking me the evo at full retail is the same if not less then the epic. I am not even looking at the evo 3d because I know I will have to pay a significant difference.

The problems I am having for those that have posted and showed a willingness to help me. What happened is (happens on my epic and my wifes): apps started to force close then the touch screen stops working then the phone goes into a boot loop that I can't fix. I am on stock and not rooted. This is the first epic I haven't rooted. I am just confused from getting different stories. The phones have never had any external damage.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 063_XOBX:
I'm thinking it might be a PEBKAC error.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MedicStuder:
What is a PEBKAC error?