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[Thunderbolt General] MrHawaii:
Well I do wipe everything before each install via recovery. Read the first post for exact steps I take when flashing. When it boots it seems fresh, I have to resync my gmail account, download and install market apps, reinstall my apps that I sideload via sd card, etc. Just the apps that are in the core rom like in the system/apps folder are still there. I was just on chingys gingeritis version IV then flashed and wiped to version VI. On version IV I changed a few files to add .bak extension to get a senseless version like the Rosie.apk. After I flashed to version VI I went into system/apps and the .bak files were still there.

Again to my knowledge this is only happening with GB based roms. If I am wiping the wrong way please let me know that is why I posted my steps in the first post but that is how I wiped and flashed this whole time. The only thing I can think of is wiping, flash the rom, then wipe again. Or wipe via the settings menus.

Before someone flashes, could they try editing a core app in the system/apps folder with a .bak extension. Then wipe and install your ROM, and see if that .bak file is still there? Thank you.
[Thunderbolt General] Speeddymon:
From looking at the updater-script file of the rom I flashed (1.13.605.7 Debloat/Deodex), it does a rm -rf /system

If your rom's updater-script file does not do that, then you should contact the head dev and ask them to add it in.

If it does have that, then there is definitely something going wrong to cause files to be left behind since that command is literally, "force recursive remove /system"

JM2c

P.S. BTW, wiping does not erase anything in /system. A rom that includes a file manager will have it in /system.

So the rom you flashed after the one with the file manager didn't erase /system before flashing its changes..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zukа:
Hey guys,

My biggest problem in Android has always been UI lag and jerkiness. For a touchscreen device, it's absolutely crucial that response to finger input is instantaneous and snappy. I still haven't used a dual core device, but I've never seen an android device achieve the level of responsiveness of the iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4.

I'm not saying I prefer the iPhones, just that they are the gold standard for scrolling, pinch-to-zoom and user interface responsiveness. I'm wondering why this is. I don't think it's a hardware issue, because LauncherPro is as smooth as the iPhone's homescreens even on a 600mhz processor.

So my question is:

Why can't phone manufacturers achieve consistent smoothness in their custom UIs? I'm referring specifically to Touchwiz and Sense - both the Galaxy S and Desire HD (and Incredible S) suffer from a bit of stuttering jerkiness. Why won't one of them just buy Launcherpro? What kinda technique are the launcherpro guys using to make their launcher so much better?

Why is the Android experience generally less smooth than the iPhone of WP7? This isn't to invite fanboyism or flaming, just a general question - I think even the most ardent Android supporter should be able to admit that Android is less smooth

cheers

zuka
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
Hey guys, i recently bought my GS2 from 02. I am on the original firmware and have not updated to KE1 or KE2. I recently downloaded the latest version of Kies and plugged in my device. All the drivers were successfully installed and i could sync all my music fine.

I plugged the device in yesterday and it said latest firmware (KE2) was available. i said yes, backed up my device, and said started downloading. Once the firmware was downloaded it said preparing device for download.

Now is when the error message - 'FirmWare update stopped working' (on vista 32bit)

so anyone had this problem or know how to fix this?

i am not rooted or anything just stock
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
Its nothing with being rooted or anything else wrong with your device.. The problem is with Kies, it hangs sometimes.. Trying again, might help you..
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
I've tried about 10 times and i just tried it. Still the same error... Also i can't uninstall applications anymore! Once i click uninstall it says comandroid.vending stopped working and the market crashes. then as as soon as i hit OK TW launcher also force stops so basically my phone is crippled and i have to reboot it... i really dont know whats going on!! it was fine for the past week
[Galaxy S II General] tready:
Just flash it using odin 2 mins your done read how to in devolpment section of forum
[Galaxy S II General] MoonRaven:
Or bother Samsung so they make Kies better. Goes like this: call them, say "Bother, bother, bother, bother"

Nah but still, contact them :)
[Galaxy S II General] jgittins:
I found Kies works much better on my netbook running windows XP 32bit than on my desktop running windows 7 64bit. If you have a windows xp PC you can use, I would suggest you give that a try.
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
I will contact them, also because im using o2 firmware i dont think i can flash using odin :( or can i?
[Galaxy S II General] NIK516:
You need to turn of your anti virus when updating with kies . the anti virus will delete a file half way.though update. so turn it off :)
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
AV and Firewall OFF .

Factory reset phone if you can

Kies no update try emergency firmware recovery if problems .

I will contact them, also because im using o2 firmware i dont think i can flash using odin or can i?

Flash with Odin if its a stock Samsung rom then O2 can refuse warranty Samsung will hour the warranty ..

O2 firmware and debrand rebrand O2 posted in dev section .

jje
[Galaxy S II General] kaassema:
Have you been a telegrapher in a past life? ;)
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
Have you been a telegrapher in a past life?

Part Time Contract Killer .

What does a telegrapher do ???

jje
[Galaxy S II General] wardy:
Kills contract killers lol

Sorry couldn't resist
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
Thanks guys! turning the firewall did the trick and i am now on the latest firmware :)

So what are the major differences? I heard that the Auto-Brightness issue had been fixed (although my brightness is always set manually).
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
OH DAMN IT! The uninstalling problem still remains. whenever i go into manage applications and try and uninstall something it says 'The application market (processcom.android.vending.) has stopped unexpectadly. Please try again'

and it says uninstall finished but once i reboot its still there. I also cant install stuff from the market anymore after that message appears! I also cant get on the internet it makes me force close.

I have to reboot to get the internet working again... this really sucks anyone know why?
[Galaxy S II General] Matchstick:
The final step would be to try a full hard reset of the phone but that would wipe everything on it so worth saving as a last resort.

As a first step have you tried going into

Settings/Applications/Manage Applications/All tab, selecting Market and press ing the Clear data and Clear cache buttons, just in case there's something in there that's causing a problem ?
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
I just tried that, and then this time when i tried uninstalling the TW launcher force closed! now i have to reboot or i cant even use the phone. I would probably do a full hard reset of the phone... How can i do that? using kies?
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1069015

Also in settings .

Try flashing just a kernel worked for me with that problem .

Post 2 here .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056334

jje
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
About the root im gonna wait until the guy has the kernel for KE2 which he said would be around the 23rd. And about the first link... why all the codes? i cant find a code with a full reset :?
[Galaxy S II General] Matchstick:
You can use the current insecure kernel with KE2.

You install KE2 (of course), install the insecure KDD kernel via ODIN, root and install superuser via SuperOneClick then finally flash back the stock KE2 kernel.

The rooting works fine even after flashing back the stock KE2 kernel.
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
so i just follow chainfires guide as it is and basically once ive finished everything just flash back the KE2 he supplied? that sounds great i will do that.

one quick question though my phone is O2 branded.. does that affect rooting in anyway?
[Galaxy S II General] B3311:
No idea about the O2 branding, but remember to flash KE2-insecure KDD-KE2

KERNEL

. I didn't first time, :o messed up... all good now after doing this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
Woooaahh.. im so confused right now :/. i am a newb to all of this Odin flashing and stuff. Let me give you my questions

1. Where can i get this KE2-insecure KDD-KE2 u speak of? i went to the thread but *information overload* i got no clue what is going on lol.

2. I am on the latest O2U KE2 firmware (updated via Kies) BTW if u didnt know. should i just follow chainfires guide as it is? so i really dont understand what KE2-insecure KDD-KE2 is.
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
Follow chainfires guide .

Flash as instructed root then flash from post 2 stock kernel KE2 .

jje
[Galaxy S II General] B3311:
jjegan has given you what you need. Sorry if I wasn't clear:

1. Flash KE2 which you will find in the guide.

2. Flash insecure KDD from same place.

3. Flash KE2 KERNEL from same place.

Follw the guide pal, you'll be OK! But if not -

mattj101101 has posted excellent video guides on youtube for noobs - and for us who think we're not noobs, but really are... Just paste his name into youtube and you'll be fine.
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
OMFG!!! i rooted the phone... got the little superuser icon.. used superoneclick to get busy box and stuff... and STILL when i try uninstalling an apllication everything force closes including TW launcher, Superuser, market, internet... i really dunno.. help?
[Galaxy S II General] B3311:
What are you trying to uninstall, and by which method? How did you root, via the mentioned guide? And how did you flash? Tell us step-by-step.

Also "phone" *#1234# and post what you see.

Don't panic - the more info the better!
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
OK -

1. Downloaded KE2 from Kies (when unrooted)

2. followed chainfires beginner guide - flashed the unsecure via odin, the superoneclicked to root. Installed busybox with that as well.

3. The problem persisted - when i tried uninstalling something everything force closes

4. though to myself 'Ok might as well flash the KE2 back on the get rid of the triangle'

5. Turned phone off and held the volume up, power and home button

6. i got this new screen saying recovery mode and i saw a few options.

7. there was one which said factory reset and out of my panic and stupid ness i did it.

8. now i have completely factory resetted it (dont really care abt contacts going away got backups) the root still remains.

9. now went into the market to try and download something and uninstall it but suddenly noticed all of the 60 or so apps saying 'starting downloading'

10. patiently waiting for one to download so i can try uninstalling

AND that is how i am a noob.
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
And here is the stuff that comes up

PDA:I9100XWKE2

PHONE:I9100XXKDJ

CSC:I9100O2UKE1
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
OMG! YES! I can finally uninstall without everything crashing. Well atleast i got around to rooting my phone now :) BTW my PDA says KE2 on the end. Does that mean im at the latest KE2 firmware>?
[Galaxy S II General] B3311:
5 & 6 - suspect that was your problem. You went into recovery instead of download (volume up, should have been volume down). Not gonna be good..

Your PDA/Phone/CSC seem to be as they should be for O2, but no experience with UK carriers -sure someone else can confirm/deny.

3 - again - how/with what are are you trying to uninstall?

And yes, you are on the latest KE2 firmware. Think you've cracked it!
[Galaxy S II General] kar111:
Got it all sorted now thanks :) and i was trying to uninstall just basic apps for eg. google earth and beautifulwidgets.

I still got one more question though. am i on the latest firmware?
[Galaxy S II General] B3311:
Yes - edited my post above.

You're done, it's Friday night - go out and get laid;)*

*Assuming you're in the UK and all consenting parties are over 16. And no French politicians under any circumstances whatsoever.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] jopherr:
Hi.

The power button my tilt 2 randomly broke and in addition, my device ran out of power. Is there a way to turn on my phone without the use my power button?

is there somewhere i can buy replacement part/ fix this problem

// i also noticed that my notification light is broken too, while the lights on my hardware windows,call, end call, back buttons still work.

thankyou
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] abomboldskool:
Mine did the same thing I got it to turn on by plugging in the charger and pulling the battery and putting it back in once or twice real quick.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] -Jonny-:
pull out stylus
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uffi69:
It is possible does anyone solved this problem about mails?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SwabZ:
Im not sure about the default mail app but try out k9-mail. It unifies all your inboxes and has pinch to zoom.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uffi69:
I just installed k9-mail and I use it everyday but when I try pinching to zoom it doesn't work. Do you use k9-mail on your atrix and it works?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] musicdiary:
There is an official HDMI to VGA adapter from Asus

However, I was wondering if third party adapters could work. I found one from dealextreme that is male-mini-HDMI-to-male-VGA adapter.

If Transformer supports analogue VGA signal via HDMI port, then I think it should work. If the official adapter has some additional D/A converter built-in (which I think is unlikely), then only the official cable will work.

Has anyone tried?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] soalle:
Could you please give us a pointer of the official HDMI to VGA from Asus?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Gbcue:
It's not released yet.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] rdnetto:
Generic ones should work fine. But be prepared for some long chains. e.g. mini to regular HDMI, HDMI to DVI, DVI to VGA.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] lil-devil:
it really depends on the tablet, since HDMI is digital and VGA and DVI is analog, so it depends if the tablet actually gives a analog signal or not

if it doesn't you're gonna need a DAC to use VGA =/
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] d1001541:
Tried it?

Has anyone tried a mini hdmi to vga cable? If so please can they confirm.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] benwoony:
yes.. no luck!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] danny6869:
Second here...tried it...not working
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] musicdiary:
Ya it doesn't work for me too.

I suspect ASUS mapped the pins differently from the HDMI pins to the VGA pins. If ASUS can make the HDMI-to-VGA adapter work, that means the Transformer can already support analogue signal output from the HDMI port. Or else they would need a bigger adapter to do D/A conversion outside the tablet. If so, then once someone got hold of the mapping, it would be easy to mass produce a HDMI-to-VGA cable for the tablet.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] d1001541:
FOTA Update?

If you have had the FOTA ASUS update and have a mini HDMI to VGA adapter please can you test. Looks like this update added support for the new Asus accessories, of which is the Asus VGA adapter.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] chybinj:
I use the HP HDMI->VGA adapter and it works just fine. I need to use an adapter to convert to MiniHDMI.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] theabsurdman:
you have that working on your transformer?

could you post a link to the exact model?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] kamil205:
Working too here.

http://www.amazon.com/HP-HDMI-Vga-Display-Adapter/dp/B0038KFTZK

But, the official one is about 25$, and need no adapter. Soo if you dont have hurry, you may wait for it.

Beware that normal cable adapters may not work, since a digital - analogical convertion is needed.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] lil-devil:
so this has a built in converter?

so if i grab this all i need is the mini hdmi to hdmi converter correct? :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] kamil205:
Yes! The offical asus conveter is very similar, but already have the mini hdmi, but the adapter is small. Noticed that it may not be easy to found this adapter ina a retail store, I forgot to buy it online when I buyed the hdmi to vga converter. (Note: I saw some converter, with external power adapters, but this is clean, small and works!)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] chybinj:
Yes I use it daily! Its the HP Part # NP031AA#ABA and was $40 from HP

http://www.shopping.hp.com/store/product/product_detail/NP031AA%23ABA

I did need to get an adapter for Male MiniHDMI to Female HDMI - bought @ Target and dont recall the price.

John
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] theabsurdman:
thanks. what's the display quality like thru the adaptor -- compared to hdmi?

any problems/ niggles with it?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] AlexTheStampede:
What. Digital Visual Interface, what's analog about it? DVI-I does analog too, but it's still a digital connection that can do analog. If the video card supports HDMI encryption with a cheap adapter DVI can even send HDMI signals.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] iPop:
Monoprice sells mini HDMI to HDMI adapters for $2 + s/h. It'll work with the HP HDMI to VGA converter. If there's some distance between the monitor and the tablet, Monoprice also sells mini HDMI to HDMI cables, up to 15 feet long. The 15 ft cable is about $5 + s/h.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10419&cs_id=1041909&p_id=3653&seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10242
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] runner50783:
This same adapter cost like 15 bucks in my country (Panama), it sucks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] littlecay:
I am running 3.1 on my Transformer with the HP hdmi to vga converter and it works great. As someone else reported, you will need the mini HDMI to HDMi adapter, too. But they are easy to find and Amazon sells one for only a couple of bucks. I bought the HP adapter from HP and got it in less than a day.

Bottom line is that the HP adapter works! You can output to VGA projectors, now! You don't have to wait for the ASuS solution.

PS. Now running 3.2. We seem to be getting Android updates from ASus much faster than than most others.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Bob Smith42:
While the adapter from HP may work, I am going to wait for the ASUS version.

The HP customer reviews say the HP adapter does not work on Xoom, and I may have two types tablets in the future. Here is a link.

"Does not work with all Tablets" paraphrase: "I tested this product with Smartphones and Tablets that has a Micro HDMI port that I wish to convert to use with a VGA Projector. Only the RIM Playbook would work. All three of the Smartphones and two other tablets did not work.

Here is a modification I found on the web to booast power output to make it work, but I did not want to go this route:

Hacked into device. Supplied external power for the converter circuit. Problem solved.

>

> For anyone interested, this is what you do:

>

> The two halves can be pried apart without damage to the plastic.

>

> The power is an orange wire. The ground is obvious... two wires coming from the cable shielding connected to the opposite side of the board.

>

> Clip the orange wire to disconnect power from the XOOM (you don't want to backfeed and harm your tablet).

>

> Connect the orange wire to your new positive voltage (5V, by the way). Connect the ground of you new supply to the ground of the board.

>

> I used a portable USB power supply. Grabbed an unused USB cable and cut off the end. There are only four wires and a shield. The red is power, the black is ground. If the colors are different, buzz out the lines (Look up the connector specs on the web).

>

> Then I drilled a hole next to the existing cable, being careful not to damage the locking tabs of the case. Used a drill bit the same diameter as the USB cable. Put some heat shrink tubing on the cable as a strain relief. Snapped the halves back closed.

>

> It looks like it was made that way. ;-)"
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] chybinj:
Sorry for the delay in my reply, I was off the grid for a bit :)

The display, IMO, seems to be better that HDMI direct. I can see the whole screen and I do not have to expand or shrink the display on the device. I use it on Sony TV's as well as as projectors.

Only niggle is needing to remember that MiniHDMI adapter - I may use a HDMI cable to the adapter so its not "heavy" on the port.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] dgcruzing:
I got this working over the weekend..

Its a HDMI to VGA box.. using the Mini HDMI cable.. i.e Mini to normal plug

confirmed that the pic is looking better then HDMI direct..

will come back and put in Manufacturers details once I hunt them down.. as its a generic off the shelve from the cyber market here in Tianjin..

My main want was so I could use the pad for presentations.. encase there wasn't a HDMI plug in on the projector.. so now am set..

A few pic's...

O now.. the girl wants to play games as much as me on the big screen.. :p
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Bob Smith42:
Great, thanks.

I found similar item on Amazon, it supports resolutions over 1280x800 of the TF101 (UXGA is 1600x1200), and costs under $50 USD with shipping. It probably supports higher resolutions (UXGA is 1600x1200) since it is 10bit DAC, but I have not tested.

There are similar items of cheaper quality, e.g. 8bit DAC, on ebay supporting up to 1280*1024 (ASUS TF101 is 1280x800).
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] richard_no1:
Just received the official ASUS Mini HDMI VGA cable (approx £25 including delivery from the ASUS site in Europe) Connected it to my Eee Pad Transformer (stock 3.2) and it works fine as the PC input to my Panasonic TV but, strangely, it will only connect to my Dell 2405FPW monitor at the unusable resolution of 832x624 60Hz. This despite the documentation stating it " automtically detects your VGA device's screen resolution. If it cannot, the cable uses the EeePad resolution, which is 1280 x 800 pixels." I'm not sure whether this is just a quirk with my monitor - the resolution of which you only seem to be able to change in windows - or a wider problem with certain types of monitor.

I plan to use my Transformer for presentations at client's premises using their projectors so only time will tell whether the same problem occurs on projectors as on my monitor - if it does I've wasted time and money!

I've posted this for information mainly but does anyone know if there is a way of adjusting hdmi resolution from within android beecause I can't find one? Thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Bob Smith42:
Two ideas for (poor) workaround.

First, see if you can manually set the Dell resolution to see the TF.

Second, try to completely reboot the Dell monitor while the TF is outputting the signal. A couple weeks ago I saw a case where the resolution on a projector would only sync after the source was outputting and the projector restarted so the source was visible during startup. Long shot in your case with a monitor.

Good luck.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] altsyst:
As root in a console :

am display-size 1024x768
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] richard_no1:
Thanks Bob tried both those things but sadly neither worked.

---------- Post added at 09:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:24 PM ----------

Thanks for your response. I'm afraid I'm not clear what you are suggesting. My Transformer is not rooted.