yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerrykur:
Once you have the xxx.tar.gz you need to expanded at two levels. First you are need to uncompress the file to get to the xxx.tar archive. Then you need to open the .tar archive to get to the image file, 8gb_clockwork-0.7.

If you are running UNIX this is a simple process likely to just required double clicking. If you are running Windows you need a 3rd party program like 7-zip.

Once you get the get to the img file you use a utility to burn the image to the SD card. I run windows and used WinImage.

Once I got the files on the uSD card I replaced the uImage and uRamdisk files as described in the instructions.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AEBobby912:
Ok i think I have most of that down now. I should be getting my SD card in a couple days and then can start hacking it. Are you using CM7 for your NC? That seems to be the best right now. If i have any trouble, ill be sure to ask for help. Thankssss
[Galaxy 3 General] Michael__L:
Ok, I know this going to get instantly downvoted into oblivion for my incompetence, but can anyone give an idea of what is involved in upgrading my i5800 to froyo?

Samsung UK are being as useful as chocolate teapots with regards to the official update, so I'd like to get some froyo-ey goodness into my handset :D

Basically, I have a few questions:

What is the best way to backup? Can I create a complete image, so I can restore completely to as it is now if i need to?

Which firmware is best to use? I quite fancy rooting, so I'd like to get a firmware that offers some protection, or an app that can provide a similar thing.

And what software do I need to perform this?

Sorry if this seems a bit "Hurr Durr, red teh other pages plox"...

Cheers

Michael.
[Galaxy 3 General] TekkenLaw:
1. You can use Titanium Backup for backing up currently installed app.s & data. You will need to root the phone to use this..assuming you're on eclair right now, use the z4root app. to root easily. Additionally, you can also backup data like contacts, sms etc. in Kies.

2. You don't really need to backup & restore entire system image..just note details your current ROM & download it from samfirmware.com in case you need to flash it back. For flashing you will need Odin software.

3. Download any recent European Froyo ROM from samfirmware & flash it with Odin. Use SuperOneClick to root once Froyo is installed.

You will find all the info that you need in the rooting & flashing consolidated thread in dev. forum. Wish you all the best.
[Networking] OGPI:
Sometime in the near future I hope to go back to school for a degree focusing on Network Administration. I was wondering if anyone had any reading suggestions so that I can enter into a program and not be extremely far behind. Any input is appreciated.
[Networking] asmeena:
Networking is a good course to study.
[Xoom General] sockmaster11:
Where do you guys go for your Zoom news, particularly the apps that are optimized for the larger screen size?
[Xoom General] Legacy2385:
For apps I go to Android Central, they have a thread there dedicated to apps and games for the Xoom. Hope thus helps.
[Xoom General] MitchRapp:
This is what he means:

http://forum.androidcentral.com/mot...al-optimized-honeycomb-apps-list-n-155-a.html
[Xoom General] KerryG:
http://XoomFAQ.com is doing a good job
[Xoom General] Smokexz:
I second, Androidcentral, they have a nice list.

Sent from my Xoom
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dahrat:
hi ive searched for a few hours and tried so many different sequences her eon the forums and for some reason i cant get odin3 1.78 to recognize my captivate... otherwise i would have an awesome Cyanogenmod 7 on it.

i rooted it and installed clockwork from the thread "how to install roms" under the dev threads (the big sticky) then attempted to install a custom rom through clockwork and it failed. now my original rom is messed up. i can load into it but android.phone continuously closes...i cant get odin to see my phone thus i cant reflash the original firmware....

yes i have drivers installed.

yes i have the AIO toolbox.

now for some reason i cannot get Odin to recognize my phone AT ALL (download/recovery/loaded). ive literally tried everything i can think of and to be honest i hope someone here can make me look stupid and help me fix it :(. ive flashed roms before back in the day with my tilt and cliq. but ive been out of the game for a very long time and lemme tell you im completely lost feeling.

im on windows 7 ultimate x86 fully updated.

ill be glad to donate a little bit for some success on just getting odin to recognize because i have everything. its just that stopping me..
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abu-7abash:
You're in the wrong section bro.

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=703
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dahrat:
ah.... thanks..
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] phoneyericsson:
Hi all,

surely most of us know that SE's newer Xperias have official unlocking instructions. I just went to the website anyway and poked around;

http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions

I've an X10 Mini by the way. I followed the instructions, SE asked for my IMEI in return for a code to unlock my device, and I fully expected to get rejected at this point and nope, I got a code unique to my device. I can go ahead and TRY to unlock, and I'm not sure what could go wrong now...but the site is, naturally FULL of warnings against noobs who may destroy their device. Anyone know what are the chances of a brick if I do as they say in the instructions? It's really simple-download the Andorid SDK, enter a command, enter a code unique to my device and boom...boom to unlock, or as I'm afraid -boom to brick it...These instructions may OFFICIALLY be for particular newer SE devices, but they did after all give a code unique to my phone which may make it work, no? UNLESS, they changed something in the bootloader of the newer Xperias, hence mine might not work.

Any ideas?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] eskostar:
This thread shows up every week, you can give them a nokia imei and they'll still give you a code, won't do anything tho.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] phoneyericsson:
So if entering an IMEI-based code doesn't change anything, does that mean it's a bootloader issue? Meaning that the older and newer Xperias do have some differences between the bootloaders which defines what's possible? Or something else?

This may of course come to nothing. It was this paragraph in particular that got me wondering. Also, will the code just not work, or could it brick the device?

"The only way to determine if you can unlock the boot loader for your phone is to connect your phone to the Fastboot tool in the Android™ SDK. If your phone can connect to Fastboot, the boot loader can be unlocked."

http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/which-phones
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ctalcant:
We cannot enter Fastboot mode on the mini/minipro. So we cannot unlock the bootloader with their "official" method.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] phoneyericsson:
Thanks mate, that clears that up!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] flex96:
he guys what is the unoffical way to unlock my phone
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] phoneyericsson:
Unlocking is a different thing altogether...

when I got my X10 Mini it was so new that most places didn't know what to do with it. I did find a shop I know and trust and got it unlocked there. I have no idea how it is with doing it yourself. The older SEs yeah, Xperias, I've no experience.
[Nexus S General] DarkAgent:
Anyone else have a bug where sometimes the keyboard goes white? It still works but the whole keyboard is white and you cannot see anything. I always have to restart to fix the issue.

I am on 2.3.3; I wonder if 2.3.4 fixed the issue. (Waiting for Paul's Superboot for 2.3.4 before updating.)
[Nexus S General] JuWa:
Never have had such an issue. Nor 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 now.
[Nexus S General] Smokexz:
It would help if you provided a picture of how it looks like, regardless I have never had this issue when on Cyanogenmod or 2.3.3, still don't have it now.

Sent from my Xoom
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmbullet:
So I have spent all week looking for a way to get the screen off animation (old tv style) on my Thunderbolt and came up empty handed...until today! the only thing that even remotely does what i want is an app thats called screen off and lock. This app will play the screen animation and then lock your phone. now i know that everyone is saying that the screen off ani cant be done on froyo unless you're using a senseless ROM (like CM7) but if this app can sort of do it, is there a dev that can make this app work by actually pushing the power button? Any help would be appreciated.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WormDoes:
I would LOVE if someone could get this working on froyo too!
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erickomen27:
You See That Is An App.. It Has Nothing To Do With The System And Animations, There Is No Possible Way To Do it :\
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmbullet:
Yea i know...It was pretty much wishful thinking but thought i would ask. Guess Im gonna have to go to CM7 to get my fix until GB comes out for the TB. The app is ok but who the hell wants to go back to there home screen every time just to see an animation :confused:
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mitchell4500:
Iv been switching from CM7 to Bamf and vice versa lately for testing. And I really miss that lol. I loved showing it to everyone and theyd all be like :OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmbullet:
i have already done a few things to the stock ROM like put the "HTC quietly rooted" boot animation and the down animation is the old tv turning off with static first then very similar to GB screen off. while that gets me the "OOOOOOOOO" that i want from people, i hate having to power cycle my phone to do it cause using swype i have to then switch to touch keyboard then back to swype. that becomes a pain in the ()() :p
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] David522d:
Id pay a buck

just saying
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ltredbeard:
I haven't had any luck changing the down animation....any suggestions?

forum. androidcentral. com/ thunderbolt-rooting-roms-hacks/77593-problems-changing-downanimation-zip.html

**I posted the question there with some more details (I don't want to take over this thread).**
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmbullet:
I have a down animation that's great if you want it (i explain it in the OP) if you want it let me know. Just a brief description on how to change your down animation:

Get a root explorer

Go to system/media

Paste new down animation in this folder

Done

I always recommend copying the original down animation in case you don't like the new one
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bking_soda:
The quietly rooted screen sounds fun. Any way that can be made into a flammable zip and posted?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmbullet:
I got it from another thread. The link is below

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1005201&page=10
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunflash72:
CM7 is gingerbread not froyo
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmbullet:
I know that cm7 is gingerbread
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cubebuddha:
It's not all that special just so you know, it actually gets quite irritating after a few days... but if you want it, why dont you just use CM7 than. CM7 or any AOSP ROM is leagues better than anything Sense-based, except possibly Myn's Warm
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcmbullet:
Been a long time since I tried anything with sense. I had the n1 which I loved but just trying to give sense a try. I have cm7 which I flash to when I need an AOSP fix. Just trying to find a nice blend.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ltredbeard:
Ok thanks for the info. I knew you could change it via a root explorer, but I'm partial to using adb (which would be great if i was successful lol).
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ericbp100:
Dcnbullet, could you please upload that crt downanimation, w/ instructions on how to install it?

Thanks!
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] syu78:
Download and move zip file into /system/media using root explorer or equivalent (change the name of the original downanimation.zip file or copy it somewhere first so you can go back to it if you want). Then change permissions to rw-r--r--
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ericbp100:
Looks awesome!

Thanks! :)
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tu3218:
What does this down animation actually do? I put it in the media spot and when I turn my screen off I get nothing? I did set permissions
[Acer Iconia A500] meatlocker:
Picked up an A500 today after carefully reading through the documentation on Acer's support site as well as the user manual for mentions of USB keyboard support. It says implicitly that there IS support for USB keyboards (just not USB mice yet). However...I can't get a single USB keyboard to work (I've tried 3). Anyone tried this yet and gotten it working? I know the USB slot is working ok, because it reads a thumb drive just fine. Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] VitaZora:
I have had no problem with the one USB keyboard I've tried. It's a generic Apple clone from Deal Extreme.

No luck with Bluetooth keyboards though.
[Acer Iconia A500] ramy717:
i could not get it to work with wireless USB keyboards but it did work with a dell USB keyboard.
[Acer Iconia A500] peyotll:
it works with a logitech wireless keyboard
[Acer Iconia A500] meatlocker:
(I just realized that this is in the Dev section - mods, please move if needed!)

I tried a Dell keyboard, and it worked. One of the things I really hoped was going to work was the GTab case/usb keyboard combo ...the A500 fits perfectly in this case, even more snuggly than the GTab. I can't understand why it doesn't work. :(
[Acer Iconia A500] peyotll:
I tried a cheap chinese case/usb keyboard combo and it worked but the a500 doesn't fit in...
[Acer Iconia A500] MJ-12:
USB keyboard

Got a case/stand for my vega for £20 of amazon which has a built in usb keyboard, tried it on the iconia works 100%

Actually I think having mouse support would be nicer, maybe in imminent 3.1 release.
[Acer Iconia A500] T0yman:
KEyboard

I did not have a regular USB keyboard laying around so I tried a PS/2 using a PS/2 to USB adapter and worked perfect.
[Acer Iconia A500] saeba:
Just posted in the "Iconia A500 Accessories" forum... I tested the Logitech Cordless MediaBoard Pro for PS3 (bluetooth keybd) and it worked :-)!
[Acer Iconia A500] cybermage1:
Something people may need to note: When I plug a keyboard in while the screen is off, or is locked, it does not work. If I first login, THEN plug in the keyboard (Logitech multimedia USB keyboard) it works great.
[Acer Iconia A500] Vereynn:
i tried some cheap micro keyboard+trackpad combo (about as wide as the tablet in landscape) & had issues. Only time it worked was when I was in the URL bar of the browser, "physical keyboard" showed as an input type option. Anywhere else it just sat plugged in. I may steal my dad's Mac BT keyboard since he doesn't use it. Will clash horribly though :eek:
[Acer Iconia A500] threedfreek:
I've got it running on a BT Keyboard/mouse device Works great... I've had issues with the headphones plug not stopping my music... (listen to Hard Rock at work and everyone hears it =(oops).. pull headphones and plug them back in... lots of really little niggles that need to be worked out... hopefully acer will find them all with the update next month!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] rorytmeadows:
Ohhhh! I've always wondered about that keyboard! Does the trackpad work? How's typing with that keypad?
[Acer Iconia A500] threedfreek:
Touch pad works great for pc and playstation 3... etc... but for the acer it does nothing... Arrows work to get from item to item typing works great... I believe an update will/can allow mouse...

FYI... this device comes with it's own bt usb adapter that is really weak however, when connected to a bluetooth device has decent distance.
[Acer Iconia A500] rorytmeadows:
How's the hardware? Solid? Connectivity in and out? And how easy/difficult was it to pair? I've read that a lot of these no-name devices don't come with specific instructions on pairing.
[Acer Iconia A500] threedfreek:
Pairing was as simple (on my samsung epic) as searching for devices.

1. push the bluetooth button till the light blinks

2. Search for devices

3. type in a passcode on phone/device

4. type that passcode on the keyboard

I think this is how it was done... worked really well first time to my epic... easily connected on my a500 too. I love the keyboad it works with my entertainment pc that has sagetv on it so controlling the 47" from the couch is awesome.

edit: Hardware is really solid and the bt usb device slides into the keyboard... really convenient
[Acer Iconia A500] atomicwedgie:
I managed to pair with my Apple wireless KB but no love for typing.
[Acer Iconia A500] butterflygirl:
ditto here.
[Acer Iconia A500] propagandax:
Which one?

EVO Mobile
[Acer Iconia A500] seraphimserapis:
My cherry keyboard doesn't seem to run. Sad

DMESG says the following:

<6>[ 660.363583] usb 1-1: new low speed USB device using tegra-ehci and address 6

<6>[ 660.410104] usb 1-1: New USB device found, idVendor=046a, idProduct=0023

<6>[ 660.410487] usb 1-1: New USB device strings: Mfr=0, Product=0, SerialNumber=0

<6>[ 688.559913] usb 1-1: USB disconnect, address 6
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruckstande:
My USB port is faulty. I called the repair center and they said they can repair it today if I bring it in before six. Would you unroot? I was thinking of at least installing the Sprint Lovers Rom for appearances.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
You'd be best to unroot, because if they boot to the bootloader and see s-off, they'll know you're rooted.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruckstande:
And if I'm rooted they won't service a hardware issue even if I pay the insurance fee?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
They'll service it, but you may pay a fee as you warranty is technically voided by rooted, and they may flag your account in case you have anymore issues.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruckstande:
Thank you. Unrooting now just to be safe.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
Well you can backup your apps, and you should the sdcard as well, that way you can just swap it over to the sdcard of the new phone [if they swap it out].

If you get a new evo, do NOT restore any backups from the old phone on the new one, it'll cause problems. What you can do is restore the apps and data, NOT system settings, after you root the new evo.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruckstande:
Thanks again. I did the Toast method when I first got the phone. If they give me anything new would that method still be good? I never had any issues with it and would like to keep going with the same thing.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
Yes, rooting with the toast method would still suffice I believe. If not, the unrevoked way is very simple and painless.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruckstande:
I just got back from the Sprint store with my busted phone. They are sending out a replacement. I was going to reroot everything again but I can't since the USB port is still busted. Oh well, gotta wait. Thank again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zer0nine:
Hey guys, I'm new to the Inspire sub-forum.

I was handed down this phone by a friend of mine, (phone only. no box) and it is a bit banged up. Enough so the wifi hardware is failing. (I'm assuming so because it doesn't work.) My question is, how do I go about repairing it? Should I take it to an AT&T store? Also, I have not yet rooted it.

Thanks in advance!
[HTC Inspire 4G] kirk123:
Try to reflash the stock ROM. Look for RUU in the inspire 4g forums.

Or, you can call HTC and see what they say. They might be able to do a warranty swap. Not sure if it'll work since you are not the original owner. Worth a shot though.

Edite: Here you go. http://zantekk.de/~desire_hd/offici...60.19_26.06.04.06_M_release_166557_signed.exe
[HTC Inspire 4G] zer0nine:
Thanks Kirk! Although flashing the stock ROM didn't fix it I appreciate your help. I will try calling HTC and hope for the best.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jadeus0831:
Is the battery cover damaged or broken in anyway? WiFi connector is bridged or built in to the battery cover as an external antenna I think :o..

Whenever I removed the cover I get no WiFi..and you can see some gold colored contacts

sent from my desired inspire 4G HD
[HTC Inspire 4G] zer0nine:
There is some damage there actually. My volume rocker won't toggle down only up, but I can't really see any physical damage. Any ideas for a fix or am I SOL? D:

I'll post pics in a sec, camera is charging.
[HTC Inspire 4G] kirk123:
Try connecting to a WiFi router when they are as close to each other as possible.

Sent from my typewriter
[HTC Inspire 4G] zer0nine:
It will not let me. A box pops up and says "Unable to scan for networks"

By the way I really appreciate you guys helping me out!

Edit: I should mention WiFi automatically turns itself off after it says "Unable to scan for networks"
[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
Try bridging those connectors with a piece of coppee or a paper clip. See if it changes.
[HTC Inspire 4G] kirk123:
Then that might be serious internal problem that might require taking the phone apart to see whats broken.

Also, HTC will not honor the warranty cause of the fact that theres physical damage.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zer0nine:
Considering the phone will not have warranty, I probably will take it apart later and find out what's going on.

Also, it's time to root and flash a ROM.
[HTC Inspire 4G] kirk123:
This might come in handy if you decide to take it apart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfatoeWbMRk&feature=related
[HTC Inspire 4G] zer0nine:
Thank you, now I just need the tools!

Also, I managed to connect to my router some how.. perhaps that smack I gave the phone did the trick :p

There is still an issue though. I just ran speed test and am getting low speeds so I'm not 100% sure it's using my WiFi connection. I'm not familiar with sense at all so can you tell me if data connection in the notification bar disappears when WiFi is connected?
[HTC Inspire 4G] kirk123:
The wifi indicator on the Inspire looks very similar to the iphone wifi indicator.

Look to the left of the cell signal http://img841.imageshack.us/f/device22.png/
[HTC Inspire 4G] Mustang302LX:
Easy enough, turn on airplane mode then turn wifi on. Let it connect and then try to browse the internet. That will 100% tell you if the phone is using wifi and not the cell signal.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zer0nine:
Derp why didn't I think of that!

Ah ha! I see now. And surprisingly my WiFi is now working 100% right now and I am very happy! :D :D Thank you guys again for the help! Now I'm just paranoid about every little bump that might disable my WiFi somehow :p
[HTC Inspire 4G] alex4lex:
This could just be extra precaution/I'm not sure if HTC would help you out, but you could ask for another battery cover. I hear on these forums that you can get replacements pretty easily...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haghdk:
I know this might be 2011 weirdest question but what is the best way to clean the screen? I ask because I am unsure what that the screen can and cannot handle to be cleaned with.

Every second day or so it gets a bit sticky and almost always at the answer incoming call area which makes it somewhat a challenge to answer the phone :) And when you mom is calling and you don't answer the phone (because the button don't move one bit) you are getting in serious trouble :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smradikovski:
I use the handkerchief that came with my blackberry storm. But The handkerchiefs that come with sunglasses (or eyeglasses) do the job just fine.

No need to put any liquid or anything, just wiping the screen does the job.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haghdk:
Thank you very much :)