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[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] ozmotion:
summary of the SK4G

It's been forever since I've upgraded and I just spent quite a bit of time with a number of phones, most of em 4G Android as that was the minimum i was looking for. I hope this summary helps your decisions.

I found that if you're in the market for a fast (1-1.2ghz, dual core), big (4"+) and beautiful (Super AMOLED) touch screen Android phone, there's many choices. Optimus/G2x, Incredible 2, Nexus S, Galaxy S I/II, etc.

There are also a good number of powerful slide-keyboard phones, such as the Evo Shift 4G, Epic 4G, G2, and Droid 2 Global. I noticed that the physical keyboard phones tended to trail the touch screens a bit in overall technology.

Raxxon said the G2 keyboard "sucks". I beg to differ - the HTC keyboards, which are all very similar, are probably the second-best keyboards I've ever used. 4 rows of full-sized and most importantly staggered keys. Not to mention, extra assignable shortcut keys.

But what if you were looking for something that makes using SSH, IRC, chat, email, and other messaging a breeze? There is only one phone with 5 rows of nicely spaced, tactile, staggered keys. The Sidekick 4G.

I was very annoyed that the designers felt that the voice-command and smiley-face buttons were more important than the right-side Alt key. But this can be remedied with a custom key mapper.

Yes, it's unfortunate that the screen looks so mediocre compared to the ones on other flagship models. I do miss the D-pad, but I think touchscreen navigation compensates for the crappy scroll "circle".

I admit I get phone-envy when I see the beautiful screens on those 4.5" dual core touch screen models. But nothing was as easy to email, chat, and type on as the Sidekick. I'll be buying one as soon as they get it in stock around here.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] LinuxAssailant:
<As I was.>
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macpherson123:
Hi Guys,

I have searched everywhere about this with no luck so have been forced to start a new thread...

I am running amon-ra v2.0.0 on my S-ON Desire.

I flashed the latest CWM that rom manager provides and it works... then i flashed this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1039954

Cool, it worked. But when i reboot it goes back to amon-ra????

I am thoroughly confused..

any suggestions?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blissful Choreography:
Did you use fastboot?

Flashing the .zip is only temporary, to permanently flash recovery you have to use fastboot to flash recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.8-bravo.img

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1039954&page=15

has some details.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macpherson123:
Hi sorry, i should have mentioned that when i tried 'fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.8-bravo.img' i got the following error...

sending 'recovery' (3036 KB)... OKAY

writing 'recovery'... INFOsignature checking...

FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dzumagos:
you need to be S-OFF in order to flash recovery through fastboot (S-OFF disables signature checking in fastboot)

if you dont want to go s-off (it is easy, seriously) you can unroot, then while rooting again choose AmonRA in unrevoked.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beny The Kid:
I have a question. My tab refuses to get 3g or hsdpa. It does just fine it ottawa where I am from but doesn't in other places. I would just chalk it up to the network but both of my captivates get 3g and hsdpa in the same area. In the process of trying as many modems as I can now.

Any explanations would be appreciated.

Running the l latest overcome.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rangercaptain:
You have to have a T-mobile sim and tab, or at&t sim and tab. If you mix them you can only get voice and EDGE data.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michivar:
I have my phone unlocked.but my IMEI is corrupted but is working good so far I have network and I havE a backup of my efs folder on my pc. everytime I try to replace it with root explorer I overwrite the efs folder but It doesnt, how can I replace my original efs folder instead of my current efs folder which is corrupted????
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TRusselo:
how did you unlock it?

did you use an app?

does that app have the option to restore original?

probably does...
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michivar:
yes I used helroz app and I have two backups the original one and the helroz app backup but for some reason I paste my efs backup using root explorer but it doesnt overwrite it instead i have two folders with the same name.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TRusselo:
well if you read the words in the app

the one .bak ISNT a backup. it is a necessary system file.

it says so in the app.

also you cant replace the efs backup like that with root explorer.

it doesnt work like that.

the app from herloz

has an option to restore your original files and re-lock the phone

USE IT!!

how do i know???

i re-wrote the english translation for him~!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michivar:
so i relock my phone and i get my imei back?? I need it unlock because I use a diferent sim not att. what if I flash stock using odin??? I need my phone unlocked 'cause I dont live in the USA!!!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TRusselo:
well re-locking the phone will restore your backup!

then re-unlock it using the PROPER code method. not the backdoor file swap method.

use [APP]SuperOneClick v1.9.1

to get the unlock code. (second tab in program says "captivate")

although that app didnt change my imei when i used it months ago, but had no choice the rogers captivates dont have the code stored in the phone, you must get it from rogers. but the att phones have the code hidden inside. it can be found and used.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michivar:
i restore my backup and nothing still unlocked and corrupted IMeI
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TRusselo:
well every once and a while your network will check imei s and you will just stop working... might want to check out herloz thread.. ask for help,

he knows more about the imeis than most of us here.

we dont mess with em unless we need to. lol
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pc103:
I like your description of the 1st method TR, but on the ATT Cappy refurb I got that was upgrade imaged at the factory, OneClick & SGS Unlock only pulled fffff.

Two I earlier upgraded myself both responded to SGS Unlock as did the post upgrade new phone they sent me that probably never saw 2.1. On number 4 of the 4 I've handled, backdoor was the only way.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TRusselo:
cool good to know about the refurbs.

i got fffff as well did the switch with the app and its held up through rom flashes att one click rogers stocks gingerbread. still unlocked and correct imei. older version of app though..

though every odd person it happens to. it has happened before in his thread.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] christos3290:
my cell phone is stuck at the SE logo.i was doing some "experiments" on xrecovery when i choose some option(dont remember i think it was format system). i cant connect it to SEUS or flash tool or pc companion.

note: when i connect it to the charger the cell turns on but it is stuck on the SE logo.when i connect it on the pc it doesnt do anything!! any ideas?????
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CMoney87:
You messed up big time. Why would you format the system without an image to replace it with?!?! The files for recovery are in the system as well and you totally erased everything. I don't know what you could do now if you can't get in flash mode. There is a warning about that option in the thread so why would you think it was a good "experiment" to format your system? I mean 'Format System' is pretty self explanatory. I think you are SOL, try and hit up Z and see what he says.

Sent From My *Super Fly X10*

If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] compumasta:
Did you use system wipe? If so your probably going to need to repair with Seus and start over. I don't remember a format system option but system wipe I do. I could be wrong though and I'm too lazy to reboot to xrecovery to check. I do believe you should be able to access flashmode even if you did wipe and leave it that way.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CMoney87:
There is a 'format system' option. I believe its under advanced or one of the other submenus. A 'Full Wipe (factory reset)' you can restore. Formatting the system removes the system folder where recovery files are stored and formats everything. There is an explicit warning in the thread not to use that option.

Sent From My *Super Fly X10*

If I (or anyone for that matter!) help you, dont be afraid to press THANKS!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] compumasta:
OK I stand corrected. I do believe however that if the Sony Ericsson screen shows the bootloader is still active and you should be able to use flashtool to fix it.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monteiro-ribas:
take the battery out, and start the flasher, point to the firmware you want to flash

insert batery, hold <- (BACK) KEY ans plug the usb

should be flashing because your boot is ok :D

you should flash with an official rom 2.1 (my advise) because contains baseband and all files necessary to a good boot
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sasukewa:
reflash your BB firmware. Try to use the same one as you originally had or as close as possible. There are plenty of guides here on how to do it.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samtan2988:
Hi have ran into the same issue a while ago.

I have been playing & swapping ROM on my HTC Desire for more than 6 months, so I decided to play my Xperia 10i.

The problem I had was I was changing Cyanogen to MIUI and I was in Xrecovery, doing full wipe, system format and I accidently do a reboot. And it as what stuck as SE Logo screen.

I am trying now to flash using FTF, and SEUS.

I will post it later when I have any progress.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samtan2988:
UPDATES:

SEUS said that my phone software is up to date. However, I am doing a force update again. Looks good, the software is currently downloading.....

UPDATES:

Managed to salvage and unbrick my Xperia using SEUS back to 2.1.

Now redo the Busybox and Xrecovery again.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aR_ChRiS:
That process is quite quick, just use flashtool to install those files.

Next time make sure you read the flashing instructions clearly before flashing a custom rom to prevent troubles.

And DON'T use the format system function in xRecovery as you would screw everything up.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samapraku:
i experienced the same problem. I got flash tool and i used it to flash my x10i.

i unchecked the "wipe user data" option and then flashed with the generic firmware (because that is what i was using). i have all my old apps on it after the flash

My x10i is now back to normal..
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romasalah:
can't identify my x10 with flash tool

hii there..i just bought my x10 and stupidly formatted system!! im trying to use flash tool..but how can it recognize my phone as it still stuck on SE logo?!!

pls....help

and how can i flash a ROM using it
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CescVicious:
Keep calm, you CAN fix it with PC Companion, just open PC Companion, click on firmware update (or something like that) its going to tell you that there isn't a phone connected then click on repair phone (or something like that, it appears like a blue hyperlink) and follow the instructions.

You need to have at least 50% battery before attempting this.

I have screwed my phone and fixed it twice xD

Next time make a Backup with xrecovery it will save you more than once :O
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romasalah:
thanks..starting doing that...but how can i charge the phone?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romasalah:
thanks..im doing that now..but how can i charge the phone?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romasalah:
the pc companion tells me "no software is available for your phone"

how can i force download the software......also i have a backup but flashtool still doesn't recognize my phone
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CescVicious:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1104108
[Xoom General] comagnum:
I don't know much about the difference between different models, types, etc with OTG cables. I have this one; won't allow me to post a link but...w w w . newmp3technology . c o m/gen8host . h t m which states that it's a host cable, which has the extra wire/shortened wires to allow the device to know that it is indeed a host cable, however just because it states that it is a host cable, I'm still not convinced.

I do not have the xoom yet, but I have it ordered and will arrive tuesday. I ask about the cable because I also purchased an external HD, a seagate go hd which I have read has low power consumption < 600mA which should allow the drive to be seen by the (rooted)xoom. I just need to know if I need to purchase another cable, or not.

Any one also own a similar cable, specifically one "designed for an Archos tablet"?
[Xoom General] dro1dfan:
If you want to connect a USB drive you have to use an OTG cable since the xoom only has a micro sd port. they cost like $2 on ebay
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stereoblind:
Has anyone made a flashable .zip for this? I can't seem to get it working when I use the root explorer method.
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
So I'm in a horrible bootloop, but I got my phone recognizing the PB31IMG file, but when I click update, then select reboot, it enters bootloop again..anyone have an idea?

It's an incredible.
[General Questions and Answers] SERGI.3210:
you did it from recoveryy?

in adition you posted it in A&Q of htc incredible?? i´m sure that in that thread can someone help you.. here are a lot of noob people..
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
did it there..no responses

No, from hboot. I can't get to recovery.
[General Questions and Answers] SERGI.3210:
if you can enter into bootloader you can enable usb debug yes?

okay you can copy paste another or the same rom to sd card and then flash it via adb. :)
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
Never heard of ADB what is it and where can I get it?
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
And I've added the files with the SD card reader, not sure i'm able to read the phone with it plugged into my comp..
[General Questions and Answers] SERGI.3210:
try it... put your device in the bootloader (hboot) and conect it to your pc if you have installed the htc sync drivers and the pc recognices your device you are able to do usb debug for run adb parameters.

ADB PARAMETERS are part of the software of "sdk" of android (software development kit)

download from here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

and read about it browsing in google....

sdk runs in a windows CMD

is the only way to restore your device if you can´t enter into recovery menu ;)

later when you read about and how to use adb commands i´ll post here the exact commands that you must to enter for restore your device..

but tomorroww now i´m going to bed here are the 4:08 am :eek:
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
I"m installing it now, thanks so much..hopefully I can figure this out.
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
So I got to cmd..made it to "adb devices" and it said "list of devices attached", but nothing was listed.
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
Also, when I type adb devies, I get * daemon started successfully *
[General Questions and Answers] SERGI.3210:
okay lets go....

if you write in the CMD (in the sdk folder) this:

"adb" (ENTER)

"adb reboot"(ENTER) for example... your device should to reboot... try it and let´s go to flash a rom:D

EDIT: remember.. for to run any adb comand you must to stay in adb folder..

if i don´t forgot it it´s in "platform-tools" folder of the "sdk file"

in my case:

c:\users\evodroid}cd..

c:\users}cd..

c:\cd sdk

c:\sdk}cd platform-tools

c:\sdk\platform-tools}adb

c:\sdk\platform-tools}adb reboot

daemon sucesfully.....

..... wait... (the device reboots)
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
OK..wait, I have an androidsdk folder in my C:/..not adb folder..
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
I'm getting an error: device not found
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
I put in my root C:/ an adb folder and i also copied its contents to the tools folder in my androidsdk folder as well..
[General Questions and Answers] SERGI.3210:
adb its the parameter, not a folder..
[General Questions and Answers] SERGI.3210:
you must put the sdk folder (the general) into the root of c:\

then browse where you have the adb files (nornally in the sdk--platform-tools)

in this folder you can use adb parameters

when you write "adb" (enter) shows you the all the functions that adb has????

if it happens your sdk its installed well
[General Questions and Answers] Ryanism:
I believe I did what you wrote and it didn't work. at adb reboot, nothing happened. Doesn't recognize my device.
[General Questions and Answers] spike_14:
hi mates!i´m new here and i´m reading about your thread and i had the same problem are you doing it from the bootloader or fastboot?

EDIT: ei sergi.3210!!!!!!!!! are u the same person that the developer roms from htcmania.es?¿?¿?¿?¿?¿? ooohh man you are in the all the sites hahahha

i have your hero rom installed and works great,, and your "serkernel12c" my hero its working at 714 mhz!!!!
[General Questions and Answers] SERGI.3210:
cheers.... :) yes i am... welcome spike we meet again:D
[General Questions and Answers] SERGI.3210:
are you doing like spike says? from the bootloader or from fastboot? windoze :confused:recognizes your device?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Fullarton:
I tried installing CM7 but accidentally downloaded and tried to flash an update. I can get into recovery and download mode but my phone can't get past the "Galaxy S" screen. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] MrIwik:
Start from the start and reflash.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] doomsdaycs:
Go to the download mode n repeat the same procedure but make sure u flash the correct file
[Galaxy S I9000 General] dmatusek76:
flash stock 2.2.1 with odin and start over.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] joe_the_man:
I need to root 2 phones, one is an at&t inspire, the other is a Telus Desire HD. What I need to know is if I can root both phones using the same attn1 hack kit posted here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=952352

The phones r virtually identical, but I did notice that they have a different kernel and I dont wanna brick either phone, or have one that runs good and the other doesnt. Thank u!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TeK9samurai:
I am a proud owner of the Desire HD. If you are looking to install custom roms, it is just a matter of finding a rom that is compatible with the phone.

Revolution HD

CoreDroid
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rtblittlebrown:
Okay how do you enable Google maps 3d view on my brothers Droid x it defaults to it when you go into the app
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rtblittlebrown:
Solved
[Android Themes] Skyroket:
I'm sorry about the URLs guys. This is my first post and it doesn't let me post outside links yet. It mangled the .zip by adding a space, to just get rid of that when you copy paste it. Can I get a mod to edit the links in, please? I'm not a spammer. And it looks like some people host their files here by attachments?

My second attempt at creating my own bootanimations. This one is from Portal 2. It's the Wheatley Laboratories loading screen.

Screenshot

i.imgur.com/fZoX3.png

480x800 - Torrent if you can - dl.dropbox.com/u/1047880/Wheatley%20Laboratories%20480x800%20bootanimation.zip.torrent

480x800 - Direct download from my Dropbox if you can't dl.dropbox.com/u/1047880/Wheatley%20Laboratories%20480x800%20bootanimation.zip
[Android Themes] snapper.fishes:
Curious. A landscape boot animation. That I haven't seen before.
[Android Themes] Skyroket:
Well there is another guy that did a "regular" orientation one of the Aperture Laboratories. I thought it might be cool to have it be bigger and take up the whole screen.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dollyllama:
Hello all...

I apologize if this has been asked already but does the A500 have an unlockable bootloader? That's really the only thing holding me back from purchasing one.
[Acer Iconia A500] michaelg1030:
Locked...at the moment, check the recovery thread below to follow the progress.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dollyllama:
locked isn't that big of a problem...locked and encrypted IS.

I'm picking up a camera at best buy tonight and if I get my tablet (which I was planning on getting soon anyway...just wasn't decided on model) at the same time, it will be interest free for 18 months

I'll probably grab the A500 and see if I can contribute development wise.

EDIT: I'm going to hold off a few more weeks yet...I waited this long, I can wait a little longer.
[Acer Iconia A500] lrs421:
18 months is why I picked up one as well. Comparing it to my grab :)

Sent from Desire HD or Inspire 4G or whatever this thing is called via premium XDA app.
[Acer Iconia A500] 00mred00:
Got one on the 18 month dealio as well....

I am just not much help in the dev department :P
[Acer Iconia A500] harveydent:
Rather than start a new thread, I'll just post my question here.

I'm about to pull the trigger on the Iconia, especially with the deals going on right now. I know the bootloader is locked, but I'm wondering what does it limit us from doing? We have root (is it temp root?) and we can flash ROMs. What can't we do? And in case Acer stops releasing updates, can we update it with ICS by flashing?
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
The bootloader is NOT locked. It IS, however, protected by a hashcode. That's what the "itsmagic" tool does, it recalculates the hashcode after flashing a ROM so that the device can boot.

If you forget that step (our custom CWM does it for you), say hello to bricksville. Otherwise, we can do what we want.
[Acer Iconia A500] harveydent:
Thanks for the reply. I figured something like that a few minutes after I posted. I was just confused at the complaints that the A500 was locked in other forums.

So to be clear, as long as someone can port it, we will be able to get "updates" even if Acer drops all support?
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Yep, as long as someone ports it, we don't need Acer.
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] primeboss:
wrong section please delete
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] rtblittlebrown:
On my att x10 it also does not show gameloft games and hides a decent amount of apps.
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] WiredPirate:
http://goo.gl/hSUeY
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rosser725:
I'm getting bored with AOSP roms, and I want to switch to Sense, but I need good battery life. Which kernel should I use? I've tried Incredikernel previously on sense and it doesnt give good battery life, so what should I get/what should I do to get good battery life. I can't have my phone die when I'm at work.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k_nivesout:
If battery life is your main concern then stick with aosp. But, for sense kernels, Lou's #8 worked well for me. Haven't tried ziggy's personally but some people seem to have good luck with them.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rberry88:
Add my vote for Lous#8, I tried a few and have settled on this one, been using it for a couple weeks now and its been stable and I love the built in power profiles. No need to mess with setCPU any longer. :)
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steveox:
Lou's #8 +1 Also Chad's 12/23 kernel worked great, and its good if you want to overclock. But I got best performance and battery with Lou's
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rfarrah:
FWIW, Lou's didn't work well for me - probably something about my setup. Chad's has been the one I always go back to.