yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lgdt:
Hi frapaa!

Have you found any information regarding this issue? I'm also interested in taking screenshot on an unrooted device, but it seems that there is almost no information available at the moment.

Recently, I've digged into the Android' sources and may say the following:

Seems that 2.3.3 really has some progress on screenshooting. There is an SurfaceFlinger service (only lolevel though) which is actually a composite engine. There are methods like ::captureScreen() which do the stuff.

Hovewer, I could not found any userspace API for this stuff. SurfaceFlinger registers itself in the internal ServiceManager, which does not interfaced to the public, AFAIK.

Someone on the internets said that this stuff should be interfaced through the Java's Surface class and it's friends.

So, have you something to add?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cornishfingers:
hi guys recently got Voodoo Sound Control Plus, but its saying i need to root my device for sound configuring.

could some one point me in the right direction to do this please

many thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PaseMkr:
Hi everyone,

I am really tired of waiting for SD Card support and USB support on my Xoom, so I have decided to take matters into my own hands. First let me say, I love my XOOM, but I am by nature an inpatient person. My wife would say that of course is NOT my only character flaw. LOL! That said, I purchased my XOOM on launch day and have been waiting and waiting for the 4G upgrade and the SD Card slot to become functional. I have now grown tired of the wait and would like to root in order to get the SD Card functional, USB support, overclocking etc. This is my first Android device, although I have since switched my phone from a Windows Mobile device to a Thunderbolt. I have no experience rooting, but I am comfortable with tech and computers, so now I would like to embark down that road. However, I just did the 3.1 update over the weekend and was reading about a way to flash 3.1 on a rooted device without losing your root. This is what I would like to do, but after posting a similar thread in the Motorola Xoom Forums, the suggestion was made that I post these questions here. There was some debate as to whether it was possible to root my device right now since I already did the 3.1 update and the feeling was that I might have to wait until a rotting solution for 3.1 was available. I am not quite sure if this is the cased, so I was hoping for some direction from the experts here.

Can you guys point me in the direction of a link on the net that will explain rooting and how to do it and let me know if I can root my 3.1 Xoom? YouTube video would be ideal for instruction, but I would like to read up on the basics and the nomenclature so I understand the terms that are thrown around pertaining to rooting. I also would like recommendations of what kernal you all recommend and what other apps I will need, such as, Titanium Backup, Clockwork Recovery, etc. in order to achieve these things.

Thanks a Ton! I am very excited to join the rooting community.

Steve
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] srivers33:
Hey mate, the "ROOTED" community not rooting first off lol. Moving on tho. Check this link out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89lQpJJ7zBw . Rooting a device is typically pretty simple and easy. The fact that u want to learn is ofcourse greatly appreciated on a site like this as those that just want it handed to them dont tend to get far. If u need additional help feel free to pm me. I dont have a xoom but the vid i linked seems pretty straight forward. I have a MT4G
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Helllo,

I have a desire hd on software version 1.84.110.3 on 2.2.1 branded on t-mobile. I basically want to debrand the phone and install the stock unbranded software to get rid of the t-mobile apps and flash screen, and get software updates quicker. If possible I would like to keep my phone in a stable state so if anything did happen to the phone in the future I can send it back for repair. Is this possible if so how would i go about it? Thanks in advance.
[Desire HD General] jakeythesnake:
1) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=857444

2) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=824357&highlight=stock+rom

3) You'd have to flash back to a T-Mobile ROM to send it back for repairs. I'm sure if you do a site search here or a Google you can find one - but worry about that later. It exists. I've seen them.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Thanks for the quick reply, i have had a look at the guide but i dont see anything about a goldcard. I was understood it as if you have a branded phone you need to create a goldcard???? Please correct me if i am wrong
[Desire HD General] jakeythesnake:
I think once you've SuperCID'd your phone you don't need a goldcard, as that just messed about with something to do with CIDs.
[Desire HD General] Andy:
The T-Mobile RUU is on my site you can find it HERE
[Desire HD General] madcapmagician:
It's easy

I got my T-Mobile HD Desire yesterday...and today I have LeeDroid Gingerbread running on it. I used the gold card method found here: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/

It was simple. Just follow the steps exactly and you'll have no problems. I followed the links in that website to complete the process. My phone is rooted, radio s-off and eng s-off. There seemed to be so many different ways of doing it on this forum that I eventually gave up. That link, above, is on one of the "how to's" in here and references this site - I just found it clear, concise and easy to follow because it's aimed at noobs rather than tech-wizards. Good luck!
[Desire HD General] dips44:
So i need to create a gold card and then perm root it with s-off? And i am fine doing all this with my software version?
[Desire HD General] madcapmagician:
You have no option but to downgrade. You can't root the phone until you've done that, and you can't stick a custom ROM on unless the phone is rooted.

Like I said, there seemed to be so much conflicting information on here that I went elsewhere. That link, and the ones that follow, are well written in plain English.

These are the steps I followed:

1 - Make goldcard: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/

2 - Permroot the phone: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-permanently-root-htc-desire-hd-complete-guide/

3 - Radio S-Off and Eng S-Off: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-gain-s-off-radio-and-engineering-on-htc-desire-hd/

4 - Flashed Optional FULL WIPE to EXT4 patch, then flashed radio 12.54.60.25_26.09.04.11_M2[/U], and then flashed the ROM all from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056727

I followed Lee's instructions to the letter and had no problems.
[Desire HD General] smacky_t:
Dips44,

I am thinking of doing the same. I'd be interested to hear about your experience and any recommendations.

Cheers,

smacky_t
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Smacky_t

I dont think i will be doing it just yet as there is just to many guides out there and confusion. I mean just on this thread somesay go for it others say downgrade, need a goldcard, goldcard not needed. Let me know if you do try
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Just to clarify,

If your T-Mobile branded you WILL need a goldcard. If your software version is greater than 1.3x.xxx.x you WILL need to downgrade to root. The goldcard is needed to downgrade.

Where else are you confused? I am more than happy to help. :)
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Ok so let me get this straight I will need to follow the follow steps

I will need to create a goldcard following this guide

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/...htc-desire-hd/

I then need to downgrade...

How do I do that?

Once I have downgraded I need to perm root following this guide

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/...omplete-guide/

I then need to s-off using this guide

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/...htc-desire-hd/

Do I need e-off? What is this? Also how do I then install an official unbranded gingerbread rom?

Thanks
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Where to start. Follow this guide.

How to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 WWE

You want to follow Section's 1 & 2a
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Also i have read about ruu...can i just flash my phone with a ruu?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Once you have followed that guide, simply follow this one.

One click ENG S-OFF

Then this one,

One click Radio S-OFF tool

Simply put this is the process you need to follow.

1). Create Goldcard

2). Downgrade to 1.32

3). Root using Visionary+

4). Remove device security & SIM unlock

5). Enjoy
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Great thanks for that just one more question once i have done all that how can i flash an offical gingerbread rom?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
A RUU (ROM Update Utility) allows you to flash a HTC ROM. Yes you can flash a RUU, but not to complete the process set out above.
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Once you have followed all the above guides, your handset will be ready to flash anything.

Download ROM Manager from the Market, and flash ClockworkMod Recovery from there. Any 3.x.x.x recovery is sufficient.

Now donwload this ROM - seraphic_gb_rooted_0-1.zip

From this thread - HERE - 1st Post

This ROM is the exact HTC Gingerbread update but with root access added. Nothing else and nothing taken away.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Well this maybe a better root for me as i dont really need root access. I just want to debrand and install gingerbread....that possible? or should i follow the guide?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Ok, if that is the case, simply downgrade to 1.32.405.6 then run the latest Gingergread RUU.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Ok just created my goldcard going to downgrade now..have you got a link to the officall ruu that i can use to flash my phone? Also how do i no i have created the goldcard successfully? Sorry to be a pain
[Desire HD General] Andy:
If you click the link in my sig, and head to my site. Either search Gingerbread or head to RUUs. Your not a pain, everyone has questions, some people just don't ask them.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Cheers i am currently downloading this one...

RUU_Ace_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE_2.36.405.8_R_Radio_12.54.60.25_26.09.04.11_M2_release_187331_signed.exe

Hope that one is fine to use
[Desire HD General] Andy:
That's the correct one, sorry if its slow to download. Quite a bit of traffic tonight with lynxboy's ROMs.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Thats ok so just wanted to confirm once i have downgraded i will be able to run the exe as normal? Also just wanted to check what it mean in the goldcard guide in "•Download the attached file and extract it". I have created the goldcard and moved the pd98img file in to it. There is nothing else needed in the goldcard? Also what does it mean by do to downgrade folder?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Make sure the file is called "PD98IMG.zip" and do not open it. Once on your SDcard turn your phone off, take out the battery (to be sure), and hold volume down then press power.

The bootloader will attempt to flash the PD98IMG.zip and downgrade your phone. If you get a CID error, your goldcard did not work.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Ok i got CID error can i try the proces again with the same sd card?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Try making the goldcard again. Ensure you use MMC2. If it fails again, try another card.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
I am trying again...i have another 16gb card if i use this to make a goldcard i am guessing i can still use it as normal after?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Yeah, you can still use it while its "gold" or you can format it. It does not harm the card.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Ok Thanks...i am just formating my sd card again. I will then create the goldcard again, copy over the PD98IMG.zip file, insert my sd card back in to my phone, whilst my phone is temp rooted and then attempt to load the rom on the sdcard. Please tell me if i am doing something wrong.
[Desire HD General] Andy:
You are,

Create Goldcard

Copy PD98IMG.zip to SDcard

Follow Section 2a from HERE

Follow Section 3

Done
[Desire HD General] dips44:
after following section 2a do i start my phone pressing the volume button down?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Sorry I pressed post before I'd finished, follow section 3 also.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Hi i did everything however i got the message "main version is older" update failed,,,
[Desire HD General] Andy:
When completing step 2a did you get the # (hash) symbol in the adb shell window?
[Desire HD General] dips44:
yep i then enter cd /data/local/tmp

./misc_version -s 1.31.405.6 and get another # . I then reboot the phone to the bootlader menu and it attempts to load the pd98img.zip file. It then says something like wrong image but also says checking image and then moves on to another screen where a brown progress bar appears. It then says main version is older. update failed
[Desire HD General] dips44:
i get something like this before it moves on to the next screen

PD98IMG.nbh

not found

PD98IMG.img

not found

PD98IMG.zip

checking...
[Desire HD General] Andy:
The FAQ in the downgrade thread says this,
[Desire HD General] dips44:
i copied and pasted everything but i will try again
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Does adb shell confirm that,
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Yep i just did it again and it is updating or rather downgrading. Once this is done do i connect my desire hd to my pc and launch the ruu exe? Many many thanks for your help!
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Correct. Once you have 1.32.405.6 simply boot up and connect wifi. Check for software updates from within "About Phone" in Settings. If none show available, just run the RUU. Gingerbread here you come.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
So if given the op to update via ota from the phone i should do that? and it wont revert back to t-mobile branded software?
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Also my software version is now 1.32.405.3 and not 1.32.405.6 which is the one you mentioned. No software update comes up so shall i continue to install from pc as normal? Shall i connect via charge only mode?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
No, it won't revert back to T-Mobile. As far as your concerned now your handset is a unbranded / stock / generic HTC handset and will receive all future updates destined for it.

EDIT: Yes, charge only.
[Desire HD General] dips44:
EVERYTHING HAS WORKED! Many many thanks for you help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Don't mention it. :)
[Desire HD General] dips44:
Hopefully this thread will help others trying to do the same thing...no i am going to play with my gingbread!! Many thanks once again
[Desire HD General] harpss1ngh:
Thanks so much mate!! I've been looking for this everywhere!

Quick question, do you know where I can get hold of a version prior to 1.7 in PD98IMG.zip so I don't have to make a goldcard to downgrade?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qberts:
Not new to Android but I am new to this rooting thing and let me start by saying "this site is the best!" top to bottom developers down to the newbs its a great community.... So with that said I need help. I rooted my atrix with gingerbreak no problem, but now when I shut my phone off and plug in the charger the screen turns on and it shows the begining of the booting process with the motorola M displayed and wont go away. I was wondering if anyone else has this issue or if its just me and also, how can I fix this?.....Thanks!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrCooper2012:
Go to Settings > Applications > Development.

You should see an option to stay awake while charging. Make sure that is not checked. I believe that should do it.

-Doogs™
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qberts:
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I do have that box unchecked
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qberts:
Also I just noticed that even after I unplug it the M is still there and on top of that the phone wont turn on with power button, I have to pull the battery first.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cBirdR:
I have been googling far too long for an explanation of how to change the Read, Write, Execute options on individual system and data apps, when I remembed how fast someone usually answers my n00b questions here. It is not even clear to me what the differences are between the Write and Execute options. Can someone give me a link to a tutorial regarding this?

I did read the suggested threads, not helpful, and one I didn't understand about remounting the "entire /system partion to read-write".

thanks. d

To be more specific, I want to change the permission on certain system apps so I can uninstall them.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ESKIMOn00b:
If your phone is rooted then you need a file manager that will remount the system partition as RW ( read write). Or you can use adb with your first command being adb remount.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ObsidianX:
As ESKIMOn00b started to explain, the process of removing apps from the /system partition isn't a matter of individual file or folder permissions. Android secures the /system partition by preventing it from being written to under normal circumstances. If you have rooted your device then you have the ability to become the root user and run most if not all commands.

ADB provides a nice convenience command, 'adb remount', that will allow you to modify the /system partition. This command will only work if you have root user privileges but will unlock all of the apps for you to remove. Be careful though, you shouldn't just delete APK's directly out of /system/app as the package manager in Android might not keep up with your deletions. The best way to go about it (after remounting /system read/write) is to use the 'pm uninstall' command:

# pm uninstall com.myapp

To figure out the package names you can use 'pm list packages' and it will dump a huge list of all installed apps on the device. You'll need to hunt through and find the right ones. Most developers use obvious naming schemes such as Amazon's MP3 Store: com.amazon.mp3.

Hope this helps!

-ObsidianX
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cBirdR:
I have root and some recent experience w/the AndroidSDK. Using the SDK on my SonyEricsson phone:

c:\Users\dSpr> cd c:\AndroidSDK\tools

c:\AndroidSDK\tools>dir

{list}

c:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb devices

{0123456789ABCDEF device}

c:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb ls /system/app

{list}

c:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb shell

$ pm list packages

{list}

Note the shell command produces a $ instead of a #, but it still gives me a list.

But w/the $ and the command adb remount this:

$adb remount

adb remount

adb: permission denied.

If: tools>adb remount

This: remount failed; Operation not permitted

Same operation w/my QT7 and tools>adb shell produces a #. In fact, I don't even have to I don't have to use the adb remount command on my first uninstall, just

#rm /system/app/{app}.apk

#pm uninstall {package name}

I don't recall that I used the remount command between uninstalls-don't think I did or I would have noted it because I was keeping careful track of what I was doing. I can't test it because I have no apps on that device to uninstall.

Get the same result when using the terminal with the su command on the phone itself.

This is why I thought I had to change the Read/Write permissions.

What are you telling me that's not getting thru.

Thank you both very much.

d
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hesperides:
to remount your system, you can try this

adb shell

su

mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cBirdR:
Nope. adb shell results in a $. su results in a su w/out the $ and after some (close to a minute) hesitation: Permission denied $

Debugging is on, as is mock locations. I am also having the exact same problem with my new enTourage Pocket eDGe, but it isn't that bothersome because it doesn't have a lot of garbage like the cell phone.

d
[HD2 General] redbarman:
Hey forum folks, I'm selling my HD2 :confused:

]

Sadly, I dropped my HD2 and the screen went *smash!* although, it all still worked. Anyway, this blighted me so I tried to replace the screen with a brand new digitizer/screen replacement combo but I have failed. Despite very carefully taking it all apart and putting it all back together (as per the HTC guides on youtube) I've failed to do a good enough job and the screen now believes I am pressing it when I am not. Anyway, I believe this can be fixed but I don't have the know how or the funds to do it as I am going travelling in a fortnight.

I have therefore taken the v.diff decision to flog my phone so that someone can fix it or use it for spares. As far as I can tell everything is working except for the volume buttons. I think the problem with the volume buttons is that the orange sticker thing might have fallen off and I don't know where to get these replaced?

Anyway, the screen is BRAND NEW; as is the digitizer. The GPS module, battery and camera all work fine so it's an ace little phone that could be easily stripped for spares. I'm giving you guys the chance to get in on the bidding and if you've got any questions I'll answer them right here! So get bidding - oh and the auction opens at 0.99p!!! :)

I should also add that I don't think this contravenes the forum rules but if it does I beg and plead and grovel in a very humble manner - I only mention it because I know how important these rules are and I know how upset the moderators get with idiots and I am scared I may have stumbled into that category with this posting.
[HD2 General] orangekid:
I think you're ok, just post this in the Marketplace next time, maybe a mod can move it for you.
[HD2 General] redbarman:
Hi Guys and Gals,

Sorry to bother you all, but just wanted to say that I have been forced to relist my old HD2 after the last auction was won by a massive timewaster who didn't pay up and who wouldn't respond to questions as to the delay. :mad:

Anyway, I've relisted the device on e-bay, and you can find it at e-bay.co.uk and the item is ******. I hope that this time someone who actually wants it might win!

Cheers
[HD2 General] the_scotsman:
We have a Marketplace for selling things. And we don't alllow ebay links, as per the forum RULES.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kills999:
well I guess everyone has seen these batteries on ebay.., has anyone tried them?? If yes I have two questions

1. Can they cause any damage to the phone???

2.is there any significant increase in battery life that makes the money spent worthwhile???

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] peeter123:
Ive got two 1.5ah batteries. No improvement though, probally because they are el cheapo chinese remakes. They probally have the same capacity as the Default samsung batteries
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darcjrt:
Hi,

Just got a i9000T with GB stock. Cant enter download mode using button combination. I can however adb reboot download.

Can I still mess around with ROMS and/or Kernels?

Thx

EDIT: HEEEEELP!!! My dumbass friend told me ITS ok and he flashed JVH_JV3_JVO.tar using ODIN. Now the phone boot loops and CANT ENTER RECOVERY OR DOWNLOAD MODE.!!! PLS HELP

EDIT 2: SOooooooo I managed to enter Download mode(VOL DOWN HOME PWR) and I'm downloading a JVH FW with boot loaders included. Hope this works.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenzo888:
thanks it helped me