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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niiza:
It first happened about two weeks ago, my NS just lost service and would not gain it back. I tried reboot, battery pull, turning data/phone/service off and on, nothing! it came back about 30-45 minutes later. Then it did it again today, just lost service. I am in normal spots where i usually have service when this happens. any help/suggestions??
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhilashraj:
EDIT: maybe i misunderstood your post... did you mean that it loses service, as in .. does not hook onto a signal AT ALL? if so, then ignore the post below ... otherwise, read on..

seems several people have reported losing google-services connectivity issue ...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1065368

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1065646

my NexS does it at times too .. infact, it goes one step further, and gives me the 'green' - connected icons in the status bar. . but if i were to open gtalk, it would show 'signing in' again ..

i'm guessing it's a google server problem of some sort... hang in there..they should fix it soon.

on another note. . in case you see that you've gotten disconnected (i.e white icons on top), can you try opening your 'gtalk' app?

opening the app seems to force-connect google services again (atleast for me)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niiza:
yeah i mean as in, i cant send texts, make calls, use the browser, ANYTHING.
[Galaxy S II General] Quasar83:
Hallo there.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me which foreign site is best for ordering SGS2 in Norway? Not a single one of the Norwegian sites have this magnificent phone in stock at the moment.

Any ideas?
[Galaxy S II General] Longkesh:
Got it from Handtec. 36 hrs shipping with DHL.
[Galaxy S II General] dudeldei:
Seems out of stock at Handtec also now...only taking preorders.
[G2 and Desire Z General] durps:
I checked Spare Parts and notice that my Dialer has the most partial wake up use. Why is that? Each time I get a call, does that trigger it to wake up? Because I barely even user the Dialer at all so I don't see why it would be waking my phone up for.

Thanks for any insight!
[G2 and Desire Z General] setspeed:
I'd like an answer to this question as well. I'm currently running meXdroid V2, and I've noticed a lot of Dialler partial wake usage - even when I've not even made or received any calls. I wasn't sure if it was a problem with the rom, but I guess if you're having the issue too, then maybe something else is causing it.

What rom you running?
[G2 and Desire Z General] durps:
I'm running CM7, forgot which version, possibly 7.0.2

Just seems weird to me because I usually don't make calls or receive calls until night, but the partial wake amount that dialer uses is still high before the calls are even made.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rpedrica:
Could anyone please direct me to a download for the NOA2SD version of V3 ( preferably latest 3.0.5 ). I've got 3 Beta 1 but would like to use something newer. Had the classic 'hang at HTC screen' problem with A2SD version but NOA2SD version works fine.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anderl78:
There is no NoA2SD version. Lee dropped the NoA2SD version at the moment. You can only download the A2sd version at: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1038195

Read at first the OP with the instructions. If you get problems, read a bit in the thread, do a Google-search in the thread and if there are still problems ask in the thread. If you ask there, think about a detailed description of what you have done... ;-)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rpedrica:
Thanks anderl78, it's been a difficult task going through the 250+ pages of replied in this thread but the common thing seems to be that S-OFF is required and I'm not quite prepared to do that at the moment. I've checked everything else including ext3 partition, alignment patch, etc - no go. NOA2SD releases have served me well in the past so I was just hoping there might be a newer release of V3 than beta 1 in this version. Surprisingly, beta 1 works very well on my phone and I actually don't have much issues.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anderl78:
I am understanding right ? You have a older leedroid 3.x noa2sd running on your phone? If yes, the a2sd version should run to.

BTW: s-off is not required, it seems that the phone should have only latest hboot. To get latest hboot (if you don't have it anyway) is to flash the latest official RUU or to do s-off. I recommend s-off, you get a lot more opportunities !

If you need help, pm me... ;-)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rpedrica:
Thanks anderl78, yes I've got an older version ( 3.0 beta 1 noa2sd, this is the newest noa2sd version I can find ). I've also got hboot 0.93 and according to many posts, this should be ok.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MatDrOiD:
You can download a NoA2SD- Version for Leedroid v2.4 (Froyo):

http://leedroid.com/file_download/192/LeeDrOiD_V2.4_No_A2SD.zip
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rpedrica:
Thanks MatDroid, that's what I was running previously but wanted to try v3. Found a NOA2SD version of 3.0.3 but decided to try A2SD 3.0.2 which has worked! Unfortunately, nothing greater than this works ( eg. 3.0.4, 3.0.5, ... ). Not sure why 3.0.2 would be fine but none of the others ...
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rpedrica:
Just wanted to say thanks to the posts in the main Leedroid thread regarding the issue where the phone hangs at the white HTC screen on boot after flashing the ROM. There were a lot of people with the same issue. I managed to get 3.0.6r2 flashed after repartitioning my ext3 partition, and doing the alignment script after flashing the ROM. In fact I can't really remember which order I did these in but no matter, it's working now.
[Verizon Droid Charge] poloboogie:
since its not out yet i know a few us have it, i was wondering what are you all doing with your charges as far good apps, tweaks, tips anything you could share would be cool just to get us by till development starts. verizon playing
[Verizon Droid Charge] ZeppelinJ0:
Is it out yet? Is there a definitive release date?

I got a Thunderbolt a couple days ago and would really like to trade in for this phone, the TBolt battery life is just awful :(
[Verizon Droid Charge] moondrius:
Its not out yet but several of us have it. This phone is amazing, I owned a Thunderbolt and now that I have a Charge I can't say I miss the Thunderbolt. The battery life on the Charge is great, I went 1 day and 5 hours on my last charge and still had 30% left.
[Verizon Droid Charge] DRAZY:
I heard they may try to launch it again in 2 weeks which would be May 19th but don't quote me. My guess is that Samsung wants some assurances that Verizon has the LTE issues sorted before trying to launch again. It appears the issues with launch are in Verizon's court because the phone passed testing with no issues. I really wish Verizon had waited on the Thunderbolt though. That phone should have come with a 1600mAh battery instead of the underpowered 1400mAh battery.

Although I haven't experienced any noteworthy issues with 4G service using the Charge I don't think Verizon has the outage completely figured out.
[Verizon Droid Charge] gergenhime:
I am having issues with data connectivity on my charge. I'm in a 4g area but I'm unable to get 4g throughout my house so the phone is constantly switching between the 2 and randomly just completely stops trying and shows no data connection forcing me to reboot in order to achieve data connection again. Switching in and out of airplane mode works sometimes but usually have to reboot
[Verizon Droid Charge] RaptorMD:
I had issues with loss of data connection on my ThunderBolt, sometimes it got stuck on 1X for hours. Still its a worthy phone and I'm not wavering on getting the TB again or getting the Charge.

As for launch date, I read on another forum today that someone had placed an order and was told the accessory for the Charge was supposed to be there last Friday. It did not arrive of course so he called in and wasn't given a good explanation but was told it would be there on Monday May 9th.

So maybe they are going to release stuff next week, maybe not. Heck Verizon could be stringing us all along so they can get the 4G unlimited closed out.
[Streak 5 Themes and Apps] VEN0M RIP:
Whats up everyone, im sorry if what i am looking for is posted some where and i cant find it. Im looking for a place to find dock bars if yall guys know a link to where i can find them, i would really appreciate it. and one more thing what do i need to install the dock after i find the one i want.
[Streak 5 Themes and Apps] Alexanderbooth:
Not sure where you get them, because I don't use a dock bar, but you need a launcher like adw launcher, I have the ex version and its totally amazing what toucan do to your homescreens with this app.
[Streak 5 Themes and Apps] greekunit690:
if you have adw when you set a theme you can choose from a list of docks they supply as well
[G2 and Desire Z General] price31:
Hello peeps,

I am very confused as to why my nandroid backup doesn't want to restore my data.

I've been doing this many time over the past half-year....

Today, I wanted to try the new nightly of CM7, so I flashed and backed-up using ROM Manager, everything was fine. (went from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4)

Now I am trying to do a restore and it works until "restoring data" and it gets stuck there then the ClockWorkMod restarts....

Is there any way to save this?

Is my nandroid backup corrupt?

Did I just lose everything? Help!!!

Thanks a lot guys!
[G2 and Desire Z General] supermario12312:
It sounds like it is corrupt. Do you have another NANDROID besides the one your restoring?
[G2 and Desire Z General] price31:
no.... sadly just this one... is there a way to every get this back??? i am doing the "advanced restore" and doing them one by one... boot worked, system worked, cached worked.... data is... not :((
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skwo:
Hi! I'm planning to install custom rom on my sgs gt-i9000 by Darky (either 9.5 or 10 RC).

But Darky uses DarkCore as kernel, and I want to use speedmod kernel (as I understood this one of the best kernels out there).

What is the right process to install this?

Flash the kernel via odin (PDA right?) the use Darky's Rom Configuration with "Skip Kernel" and then use recovry to install the ROM?

Also can I stay with my current modem which is I9000XXJPY? I really afaird to flash the modem (and CSC).

One last question is how to backup my current kernel/modem/csc/rom?

Also as I understood I need to backup /efs right? Is there something else I need to backup (my contacts are saved on the sim card so I dont mind loosing those and I dont mind loosing my current applications and their settings).

Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
if you are not rooted, get rooted !!

download CF-Root, or speedmod kernel, flash it through ODIN and make a full nandroid backup. Also backup efs just in case your IMEI gets corrupted.

i have used speedmod kernel with older versions of darkys roms, but voodoo kernel is recommended.. But you can try which ever kernel you like, providing you know how to fix if something goes wrong.

you can skip modem in the darky app if you are happy with your current modem.

and once you install cf-root or speedmod you will be rooted, so download 'titanium backup' from the market and that will back up all your apps :D

1 last thing, i cannot emphasise this enough.. be sure you know how to fix a bricked phone before going ahead with the flash. i myself - along with many others - have had 'issues' with darkys roms.... I am not saying you will, but be careful and always have a current backup !!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skwo:
DarkCore is based on Voodoo kernel right?

I dont know. What should I read?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
yes it is

and read this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=723596

if you ever get stuck in a bootloop, boot into recovery do a factory reset.

if you have serious issues, boot into recovery, do a factory reset along with formatting, cache / data / system, then re flash.

if you have even more serious issues, then you need to boot into download mode and flash a 3 file stock rom with 512 pit and re-partition checked.

thats all there is to fixing a bricked phone. Always make sure 3 button combo works before taking on any sort of flashing.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skwo:
Thanks a lot!!
[EVO 4G General] bslim11:
Has anyone else been having the problem the stock GPS on the Evo. Every time I begin to use it it continues to act like I am a frist time user. Any suggestions on what is going on with it and how to fix up? Thanks for the time.
[EVO 4G General] bslim11:
Sorry, and I also mean since the new upgrade has come out
[EVO 4G General] Hobadee:
I never had a problem with my GPS, stock or not. Why are you using Sprints GPS? Google Maps Navigation is great and free.
[EVO 4G General] Pao23:
+1. I doubt you'll have issues if you just use Google maps. I always prefer the route maps takes too, as well as it being easier to interface with.

But to your question, most people probably don't even have nav installed anymore to even know.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dreadsteel:
Anyone know why the clock app that came stock on the phone won't work with voice command?

I used the Google voice command and it told me to download an app that's compatible with voice command. Anyone have a suggestion of a good app to get from the market?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dreadsteel:
Bump
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxd:
I think I know why, when I was using my beautiful widget to set my clock and calender, i noticed there are two clock apps, two calenders, and a few more, not sure why but the one version works, the second version just changes. so I think your phone is picking the wrong one
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dreadsteel:
So how do you get it to choose the right app?
[EVO 4G General] Critical Detox:
I'm not sure if it's been done before already but i'm curious if there is a larger image of this http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/iconinstalling.png/ and if there is a larger one could someone make it into a splash screen for the EVO with "HTC EVO 4G" somewhere on the image? Thanks to anyone who can do this for me.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Thremix:
I'm on the new leedroid ROM with the sense 3.0 lock screen. I would like to add the app shortcuts but just don't know how... Any help on this would be great. Thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] Thremix:
Nothing huh? :-(
[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
Can't be done until a full Sense 3.0 port is done. The framework is needed, and all ROMs as of right now, even with Sense 3.0 elements, still use Sense 2.1 framework.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Thremix:
AH! Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
Fortunately it appears that day is very soon. Capychimp is working on it right now. :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shayp:
Hello people.

I've been here for 3 months, reading, downloading and learning allot about our great machine and the android system. The one thing i cannot understand is that : people writing allot about the smoothness and fastness of their system. some says this is the kernel, some says this is the rom they installed. What part of smoothness is the quality of the rom and what part is depended on the quality of the kernel ? how many times have your read here "smooth and fast" on the responses of people, not matters if that rom or kernel ?

hope someone can clear this up for me.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
A rom includes the kernel .

A rom is the whole OS just like win 7 is an OS .

Kernel is the bit that communicates with the OS at base level between CPU and other components and the OS .

Both have a part to play .

jje
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shayp:
I understand that, but i saw some responses of people, after changing their kernel, says : "ohh.. this is smooth.. and etc..".. how u can tell that this is the kernel ? maybe just by rebooting your phone it gets smoother like when you do it to your computer :}

The only thing i can spot is maybe the sound quality (like on voodoo sound).

how much the stability of your phone depends on the rom itself or the kernel ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GingerBreadKiller:
Well it's a good start to get your hands dirty and cook something.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kelvs:
in my opinion, kernels are basically very identical in the sense that they all convert the file system from rfs to ext4 which they just call "lagfix"

all other extras are dependent on developers on what they want to add.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lgsshedden:
Again, I am not a developer but a user. On the basis of my experience and reading, I would say there are two misconceptions here: (1) roms and kernels are not the same. Many roms embed a kernel as part of the package but both the kernel and the modem are distinct elements that may or may not be packaged within a rom -- the rom may be pre-packaged with a kernel and a modem, or these may be discrete components in and of themselves. (2) kernels are definitely not all identical, especially in terms of source code and modifications, which is the genesis of the dispute on xda which has seen the departure of at least one kernel developer. Compare this list:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=966646 for kernels with this list for custom roms http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=886000

Most kernels require development, i.e. coding, whilst most roms are a packaging of existing applications and their organization within the framework of the firmware. The phone functions most effectively and efficiently when the kernel and the rom are complimentary. Problems arise when the kernel and rom are not 100% on the same page.

Last element is then the theme which is the visual display of the rom: again there is a separate thread for themes as one can use any number of themes with most roms.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Linus developed the kernel that was passed on then an operating system was laid on top of the kernel .Giving Linux/GNU

Kernel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computing)

jje
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3ck4rd:
Do roms devs do any coding to their roms? i.e. actually changing the coding of the framework etc or do they mearly just "rearrange" things? If not why not seeing as kernel devs actually do some coding to their component.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snapper.fishes:
They do. Start up script is the most common example. Resizing the SD card read partition is also a common feature in many roms (the default read partition is quite small, hence slow media scanning speed.) It also takes quite a bit of effort to make sure that all the features introduced in the rom does not conflict with each other. (Over scroll glow, CRT shut down, extended power menu, etc.)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lgsshedden:
thank you for the clarification: my choice of words was not as clear in my original post and is no way was intended to diminish the task of compiling and developing a rom -- I also recognize that many tweaks can be approached from changes in either or both the rom and the kernel, but there are elements that are distinct to each.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinokirk:
I am trying to view the files on my phone on my PC at work. I am unable to install Kies. I have tried the USB Utilities section but it does not work. On my HTC when you plug the USB in it came up with a menu asking you what you wanted to do, is there sommething like this on Samsung phones?

FYI, this is my first Samsung phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigmo7:
Enable USB Debugging mode...not sure if it still needs the drivers for that though, I think you still might.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beWater:
try pull down the top bar and select the usb message, then click on connect storage from pc
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinokirk:
Tried that, still nothing. If you still need drivers thats rediculous! I should b able to plug my phone into any computer and view my sd card files, if not then its not much better than an iphone!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beWater:
that's strange.. i got sgs2 delivered to my work today, so yeah I have no related software or drivers installed, plugged in and entered usb storage successfully.

Btw my PC is still on XP and i cancelled all the driver request that poped up
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pulser_g2:
No drivers needed AFAIK for mass storage... Can you check device manager and see if it shows.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinokirk:
Got it:

-Enable usb debugging

-return to home screen

-plug usb cable in

-pull down status bar

-press ' connect usb storage' button
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wickedsaint:
It works for the internal mass storage, but i have a 16GB Sandisk SDHC card installed... i used to see/find both the internal storage and the 16GB card in my computer after connecting through USB cable but suddenly from today i am not seeing the 16GB card though it is accessible through My Files on the phone.

Any help??
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Frula:
Ok it's very simple you go settings then wireless and networks,usb utilities,click turn on usb storage then connect cable to pc.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jr866gooner:
i go into settings and choose usb debugging this way it stops the kies pop up each time
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dartveiga:
There is another approach.

1- Disconnect cable from phone

2 - Disable (uncheck): Applications \ Development \ USB Debugging

3- Go to Wireless and network \ USB utilities

4- Click Connect storage to PC. A message will show up with a "Cancel" button. DO NOT CLICK IT.

5- Connect cable to phone. The little green robot will show up.

6- Click the button to enable USB mass storage.

Whats the catch?: If you only enable USB debugging, only the Extenal SD will mount. If you do this way, then Internal USB and Extenal, both, will be mounted.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hugemonster69:
tried this to no avail. After I connect cable at step 5, no little green guy, no option to choose? Any ideas?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluesith:
Is it a proper data cable?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrandoHD:
The external storage is actually a sub directory on the phone storage, it's called external_sd_card iirc (if I remember correctly)

Welcome to the world of Samsung
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suenoromis:
UMS not mounting - W7

Hello, I have the same problem.

I have done the following already and it doesn't work:

·Updated Kies in hope to get the drivers for my phone.

·Looked for support in official Samsung website, thus downloading a program to install the drivers for my phone.

·Update through Windows update (failed in windows)

Also when i enable USB debugging mode I am forced to disable it just before turning on the USB Mass Storage. Doesn't mount and doesn't recognise phone (can't find in Device Manager).

I suppose I could live using the MTP way but still, like voiced by other people I would also like to have USB Mass Storage mode.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suenoromis:
Solution:

I think I have found the solution, I have not tried this yet and supposedly you need CF-root kernel (so Siyah and other kernels might not work). Here is the link:

CLICK HERE

Like the author of that thread has said, I am not responsible if your phone gets bricked, stolen, eaten, drunk, chewed by your dog or anything of the sorts either directly or indirectly! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!