yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Inspire 4G] dan-says:
A couple other options. Download quickboot from the market. The app has options for reboot, recovery, bootloader and power off. Also Rom manager has the option to boot into recovery.

And... Make sure fastboot is not enabled.

Sent from my InspireDesire 4GHD
[Vibrant General] rezession:
Hey Guys,

Iam trying to flash my samsung vibrant to a new ROM. But what if I wont like it and want to go back to an original firmware my phone came with? I tried searching answers but there are multiple ones and I cant understand it so figured I ask here. Can I somehow backup my current version or download it so I can go back to just stock firmware that the phone came out the box?

Thanks for your help
[Vibrant General] Indigo779:
You can make a back up with rom manager or you can learn to odin back to stock. Check the stickies or search for more info.
[Vibrant General] rezession:
thanks, tried rom manager but cant get it to backup need to look into odin backup
[Vibrant General] Abu-7abash:
Odin doesn't do backups, you can flash back your stock Froyo rom using it though.
[Vibrant General] DarkRaven66:
Search in here how to flash back to stock throthroug odin so u can download the proper ROM

Sent from my VIBRANT Using TW's Bionix-v 1.3.1 w/o Voodoo
[Vibrant General] blaqr0d:
Lol cmon man when you flash your never gonna want to go back...way too many advantages ....
[Vibrant General] david_rowe:
In order to make a backup, you need to be rooted, in order to root you need to have an update.zip file on your phone in order for the file to work you need to be on 2.1 firmware, you can probably find the file stickied in the development section, or q/a section. ;)
[Vibrant General] Mdtolic:
Odin is the ticket. It doesn't do a backup - it restores your phone to it's fresh out of the box state. There are 2 files you need, but they're easy to find.

But blaqr0d is going to be right - once you start flashing you will only want to go back to stock if you encounter a problem.

Here's a vid I think is very helpful.
[Vibrant General] s15274n:
OP, please read my stickies in my signature. You will learn a lot and not waste others time.
[Vibrant General] jellette:
lol - I dunno, even I spend most of my time running stock roms.
[Vibrant General] rezession:
great, thanks guys for all the quick and great responses. it cleared up many of my questions , i read a lot of stuff but wasnt sure. yeah I dont think i will go back to stock but I wanna be prepared just in case.

thanks again!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
hey guys i was very upset that i had to turn my Wifi calling in order to check my email, call or even text someone at home. i was looking on what could be blocking the antenna so i decided to take of my body glove, then i removed the back cover, then on the bottom by the speakers i noticed a piece of "tape". (mine was blue and my co workers was black) i removed it and turn my phone off and guess what, im writting this without using my wifi and my text messages are going through fine since i texted my co worker to remove his "tape/sticker"......can anyone else try this....ill try to post some pic tomorrow of what "tape/sticker" im reffering to even tho it should not be too hard.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Lightning Blue:
I noticed that too, already partially damaged from the cover being removed before I even got the phone. It is indeed safe to remove?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
i just send a lg rep what i noticed, so far i have had no issues, my co worker keeps texting to test and so far we have noticed a improvement.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] k12.usmc:
Huh, interesting just removed mine as well. It is the really thin plastic that is used to protect something before it is sent to consumer, like what you would find on a tv or kitchen appliance. Guess they forgot to take it off or expected us to do it. I get signal at home so I am gonna report back once I go too school bc reception is there is awful and I am finally getting a bar when I normally didn't.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] radarweave:
Nice post!!!!

Ok mine was black tape... i just popped the cover off pealed it off and laying in the exact same spot it was when i read this post i went from 2bars to 3bars.

Coincidence? Hmmmmmm

Thanks though, never noticed the damn tape....thinking maybe it did help... normally where i sit and lay my phone on my desk here at home i float between 1-2 bars, same place it has 3 now...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] himmelhauk:
Wow thanks for the info! I too was curious as to the purpose of it, but feared if I removed it there would be consequences lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] CB620:
i see it but im not touching it. just gives tmobile another reason to screw you over.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
no, you still have a 14 day trial. is like taking of the screen protector that comes with the phone and have tmobile not taking it back because of it. besides a close source says it should be okay.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] radarweave:
Really? TMo will voide warranty for a piece of plastic tape that doesn't say "void warranty if removed" just peel it off.... lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] CB620:
nope not doing it lol. call me paranoid.**peels slowly**
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
im sorry your reply had a bit of a delay....lol what did you say
[T-Mobile LG G2x] BarryH_GEG:
They already beat this up pretty badly on the O2X forum...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1023053

General consensus was any benefit was "placebo effect." I left it on my phone for a day and then took it off and didn't notice any difference.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
im sorry your last comment had a bid of a delay..lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] radarweave:
Some damn good placebo then cuz i can assure you around all these servers etc here i've never gotten better than 2 bars... hmmmmm

thats it, i'm putting it back on and off and on and off and on and off and... ok i'm confused now...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
idk, i have never seen another "plastic/sticker/tape" on another tmobile phone (i have 25). i mean i really relied on wi fi calling to do anything on my phone at home on my g2x. is been two hours now. if this has nothing to do then im wrong but in the meantime my text are not delayed.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] radarweave:
Just noticed yer in houston... i'm in mcallen area... so guess this tape thing working for us must be a Texas thing lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
lol hahaha, i guess we will find out once everyone wakes up and try this......i have another friend that we will try to test again ill try to update with pics before and after
[T-Mobile LG G2x] x-ravin:
It seems odd that a thin plastic tape would affect signal, but I saw a solid 1 bar increase as well. It appears the tape is directly over the antenna.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] radarweave:
Yep as did I! Phone seems better now signal wise, and true, data / sms / mms is behaving now? I dunno... maybe it's us wishing for better signal by removing tape so hard that it actually affected the earths EM field allowing for one more bar of signal.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
and people with iphone thought the death grip wasnt real until they got a free case from AtTT.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] radarweave:
You mean the iJunk aka the iCrap aka the device that has brain washed people? Yep... harassed quite a few friends about the death grip. Here's one you may not of known

Since the phone came out (iphon4) it had probs with headsets sounding all computer like, finally fixed that in 4.3 recently lol.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
true, i still expect a lg update to fix bugs but as song as i can use my phone at home right now i can patiently wait for that update.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] radarweave:
Well nice find on the tape thing man, seemed to have worked for me so you got my vote your not crazy! lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
Respect. I guess we just have to wait till more people try this out.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] KRAZYADROIDMASTER:
Took mine off. Shhhh....

Took mine off. Shhhh.... :eek:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] smashpunks:
I too find a lil better signal now keeping a constant 3 bars instead of dropping to 2 and back.wish I would have checked my db first and after..

Edit: put it back on. Sitting jumped from 93dbm 10asu to mostly 95dbm 9 asu....... Taking off the tape resulted in a steady 91 dbm 11 asu, so it does at least a lil something..... Anything helps.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] boldfacelies:
Kinda cool.

It looks like it does do something -- at first...

I went from 3 bars to 4 bars.

My tape was blue and it looks like it was covering some design, probably the antenna but it's still protected under the plastic.

Hopefully the tape wasn't for a rubbing issue.

Didn't check the strength before I removed the tape the first time.

Signal Strength

Without tape: -99dBm, 7 asu

Put the tape back on: -85dBm, 14 asu

Took tape off: floating between -83dBm to -89dBm, 16 asu to 14 asu
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sstang2006:
I took it off on my first phone and didn't see any improvement at all. I returned it and bought another one, same poor signal.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] :
I am in a building that I generally get no signal where I sit and had to depend on wifi calling. Currently at 3 bars. This really made a difference (strange that it would)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jalshah05:
I had no problems with signals ever as I live and work in 4G covered area. Still when I got my phone for the first time I removed that tape thinking its a protective cover, then I realised my phone had bad lcd bleeding and I went back to the store to get it replaced. And guess what? They didn't even check that part and replaced my phone :)... So if you are having issues and wanna try it out, go ahead and do it... Your warranty is safe....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Eroc162:
Just took the tape off and I got 1 more bar. Freakin worked for me. Lol thanks
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jdkackley:
Can anyone post a pic of this mysterious attenuation tape? Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
Give me about 30 minutes and ill post one with the sticker/tape and one without. So far I seen blue and black colors
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jdaclutch:
Just took the tape off as well, mines is blue. and gained a bar. Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wintrojan2k:
Removed mine and I gained 2 inches to my penis!!! Actually have noticed no difference.. 3 hrs...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
i no longer notice delayed text messages, everyone is posting about an increase bar. i have only seen one person who had the same problem as i did where there was "no signal" in that building until he took off the "tape/sticker". here is a picture.

http://yfrog.com/h0hv7cvj
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jcbofkc:
Those tricky kids at LG trying to sabotage there own phones with tape. Hmm...

That being said I just peeled mine off.:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mobilehavoc:
Weird, I was going to remove it but I noticed mine has a faint outline of what looks like the antenna pattern. My guess is it's supposed to help spread the surface area of the antenna. I don't understand why people are removing it. It's not just a sticker, it's there for a reason.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jcbofkc:
Well that sucks if true. Any idea what the tape is made of and how it helps reception?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
I'm waiting on official word from LG. As of right now I just wanted to test it and I got some better signal at places where I had none. Ill keep y'all posted on what LG says.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mobilehavoc:
BTW here's basically the same thread from the O2X. They came to the conclusion it made no difference to signal strength and anything you noticed was placebo.

Finally, they had a few people contact LG and they said it's part of the antenna design and should NOT be removed. FWIW, mine is on and I've not had any signal problems whatsoever. If I were you, I would leave it on because if your phone ever needs warranty and they see it missing, might void your warranty.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1023053
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jdkackley:
Thanks for the quick reply. Thats the one I removed on a whim, and so far seems to be helping a little. But I'm still going with the general reception on this device BLOWS!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] momentarylapseofreason:
Cellophane makes a great conductor

<facepalm>

This is a placebo effect folks.... /end of argument
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
I know exchanges are in backordered.They should do an exchange for us aswell even if we took this plastic film off.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bluemoon737:
I've read through that thread and it seems the LG rep from one country said to remove it and another said don't and a third said doesn't matter. Yes, several folks have said placebo and others have said it improves things. Seems silly to have put it there unless it was supposed to be there, but then again, the protective plastic covers on the volume buttons were a joke so nothing surprises me.

That said, the signal strength on this phone is not very good in my location. A little below my Vibrant and even less than my wife's MT4G. I have until next Monday to decide...here's hoping GB comes before then to help me decide.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ozkerr:
I have talked to a LG Rep. He said that warranty is not voided if you remove the film. He will check to see if this has something to do with having delay text or poor reception. http://yfrog.com/hsmsxpkj
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mobilehavoc:
Yeah but you didn't specify it was a film that was the same shape and size as the antenna with an imprint of the antenna on it. It's not like just a piece of plastic. Maybe it'll help you out with your current signal but you don't know if now you would have trouble when using other bands - remember the phone has quad GSM and tri WCDMA bands.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sstang2006:
it is just a piece of tape people, get over it!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] overground:
That may be, but mine has "circuit" impressions in it as well. I have no signal problems, so I'll just leave it alone.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Wotornot:
You sure the impressions arent the outlay of the plastic below the tape? I peeled mine off and saw nothing of the sort. Just a thin blue filmy plastic.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] overground:
No, I'm not sure because I have not peeled mine off.

Question for you: Is there anything underneath that would create those impressions? I definitely see them in the "tape".

It looks kinda like those alleged "signal booster" stickers we used to see advertised on TV.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Wotornot:
Aye there are some faint wide circuit impressions on the plastic that was underneath the tape. As to what it was for (the tape) I haven't got a good idea other than slight padding between the phone and the case perhaps to resolve a fitment issue?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] simplythebest1:
If your having issues with reception check out my thread, Solved mine...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1063791
[T-Mobile LG G2x] RangerJay:
I removed my tape because it was easier and more fun than rooting the phone.

However, I did save it so I can put it on ebay later.

And I'm considering going into business manufacturing a superior tape that will dramatically increase reception, possibly bring 4G to Antarctica and submarines. :rolleyes:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] nraudigy2:
This really works. My phone now has 5 bars and says 5G. :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sstang2006:
I'm testing with a stronger tape right now. I will post results later on.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] nraudigy2:
My signal strength is still same, around -70 -75 dBM
[T-Mobile LG G2x] schmit:
no change here.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lobsterhead:
Off topic, but how do you chat with LG support?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] infinityhombre:
I have removed this blue "packing" tape on all 20+ G2x devices I have sold to customers and my own. I have not had any complaints or problems with my device. I also shipped mine in for a warranty exchange and faced no fees for voiding my warranty. Today I asked the LG rep who was in the store if this was for packing or not. I was told "A few people have asked I didn't know so I asked my boss who found out that its just for protection when they push the back on the phone when they ship".

From my engineering background it is a piece plastic. It has no conductivity so chances are it wont affect your signal. It makes no difference to keep or remove it other than perhaps working as a bumper between the back of the case and the antenna. (Mine was already coming off when I removed it) Also if you note its made out of the same plastic they wrap around the charging port, and place on every single goddamn button on the Optimus T.

To test this theory I conducted a highly scientific experiment. I placed the sticker on a paper plate and put it in the microwave. It didn't spark or zap. Sadly it just melted so i would it's safe to say its not foil or any sort of conductive material.

I'd also like to point out that on the newer Vibrant 4G models and even on some of the later produced 3G models Samsung placed a plastic sticker over the micro sd and sim card housings. Removing these did not increase class speeds on SD cards nor did it allow unlimited international calling. But it was however meant to be removed.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aw1974:
This was NOT a placebo effect for me. I have always had no service with this phone in the basement of my house and at work. Took the plastic off, rebooted the phone and now I have two bars and posting this from my basement. My signal strength went from -113 to -105. Still not great but I get a consistent 4G signal now. Will test at work tomorrow. Again, YMMV.
[GT540 Optimus General] holustek:
I am newbie in this issue of Custom Rom and everything having to do. I recently installed the CyanogemMOD 7 m3. I am trying to install games from Gameloft, dont work, this games run on my stock ROM 2.1. But now is always asking me to download the files DATA, since I already have the files on microsd. How do I fix this :confused:
[GT540 Optimus General] marlboroazrag:
make sure data files are in sdcard\gameloft\games and make sure that data files are for the same version of apk here is some games and cache files working on M3 and tested by me http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1060702
[GT540 Optimus General] revilo34:
sometimes it cant be read in your memory so you have to download the additional data to run it..:p
[Vibrant Android Development] lightninbug:
Requesting this awesome kernel!! For Miui/CM7

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1041532
[Vibrant Android Development] cashyftw:
I requested also!
[Vibrant Android Development] mikezwb:
me too.......
[Vibrant Android Development] nickmcminn60:
Been waiting for a kernel to melt my phone! I need an upgrade anyways. Lol +10000000
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fezio06:
If anyone can help me on rooting my G1 I would really appreciated! Thanks! :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Dbfoster:
Guys,

Firstly thankyou all for your help, tips and suggestions to maximise the performance of this great handset.

I have done the upgrade and included battery increment and top display change and am extremely happy!

I just have this issue now that with the phone set for incoming calls on constant ring and vibrate, it begins ringing and vibrating at the required volume/level for one or two rings and then fades away dramatically to being only just loud enough to be heard. Is there anyone who can help with a program install fix etc?

Thanks in advance.

Daniel
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Nylo:
Look in, "settings, sounds & display." There is a setting that reduces the volume of your ring when you pick up/move your phone. Its called, "quiet ring on pick up."

Hope this helps,

Nylo
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] killerkhatiby009:
I believe there is also a setting for increasing ring or decreasing ring so make sure you check that out as well. I might be mistaken as I have stopped using my TP2 but I believe there is.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Dbfoster:
Thanks heaps, both suggestions are absolutely right and I had missed the 'quiet to touch' in the advanced settings after the firmware upgrade.

Sorry for what would now appear to be a silly question but I was starting to think I had done something seriously wrong.

Once again, thanks for all the great tips and advice.

Best Regards,

Daniel
[G Tablet Accessories] pyro530:
I have seen a few threads around here where people are were asking about some good quality photos of the inside of the Malata Zpad dock that works for our gTablets.

Well, I had a dock that I thought was DOA, after taking it apart it turns out the weight had just come loose and pulled out the ribbon cable. Simple fix as it turns out.

While I had it apart I figured I would snap a few shots. Sorry I couldn't get too close up, I don't have a Macro lens.:rolleyes:
[G Tablet Accessories] revlis8989:
i got one，but i can not connect to ethernet with this dock,

i use VEGAn-TAB GingerEdition STABLE RC1

i have another malata usb ethernet adapter，also can not work.:(

is there anyone cne use it?
[G Tablet Accessories] californiarailroader:
Thanks for the pics Pyro! Hey, if you need Macro you can pick up Macro Filters pretty cheap, they aren't as good as a true Macro Lens of course, but they do pretty darn good.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938731&pf_rd_i=507846 Some of the shots people have taken with them are amazing.
[G Tablet Accessories] it2steve:
do you have the tablet OFF and on the dock before you boot up? There is a know issue with that requiring it to boot up on the dock for the LAN to work.
[G Tablet Accessories] pgonza02:
Funny thing, same thing happened to the first one I ordered, but the counter weight managed to rip the ribbon. Any idea if I can get a replacement?

Thanks.
[G Tablet Accessories] revlis8989:
yes ,i turn off wifi and shut down gtab then connect dock boot up ,also can not connect to ethernet with dock
[G Tablet Accessories] californiarailroader:
I have done the same as well, but I also cannot connect to my LAN.
[G Tablet Accessories] hozayjmmpr:
new dock

that make 3

my dock charges but no network light

wifi off - using VEGAN - 5.11 -

thanks:)
[G Tablet Accessories] Gingerkd:
I just got a new one as well. It's much smaller than I thought it would be, only about 5" across.
[G Tablet Accessories] skotter:
Great Picks very much appreciated!!! :-)
[G Tablet Accessories] pyro530:
I had a member PM me about taking the dock apart and do the repair on the ribbon cable. I wanted to post the info here so everyone can read it.

Take a look at this picture

See the 5 brass threaded inserts around the edge of the case? If you peel back the rubber pad at the bottom of the dock, there are 5 small screws at those locations.

I was lucky enough to have one of these on hand, purchased from focal price.

http://www.focalprice.com/detail_IPC04X.html

I used the long pry tool to pull back the rubber pad and remove the screws.

You can also see in this picture to the left and right of the tablet connector, where the ribbon cable starts, are two grey circles. This is where the mounts SHOULD be for the weight that is inside the dock. Malata for some reason only used these two small anchor points to mount the weight, so its pretty easy for them to break off.

I was able to take the plastic pieces where the weight screws in, glue them back in place by holding them with the tweezers included in the repair kit.

Once the weight is fixed you need to pull the grey bar out in front of the ribbon cable slot using the pry tool again. Slip the ribbon cable into the slot and push the grey back back up into place, this should secure the ribbon cable.

At this point you should be able to button the dock back up and have a working dock. :D
[G Tablet Accessories] 1freedude:
hey folks,

looking at the last set of pics, it looks like the ethernet chip has its own MAC. Just a long shot, but maybe network settings are preventing the dock from accessing the network. For example, I have MAC filtering enabled, and if I don't specifically add the MAC, my lights wont light up.

I am looking to get a dock, so i am doing a bit of research...

Is the MAC address found on the box or someplace in plain sight? I dont want to take the thing apart to get to the MAC.......(I will).