yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokerbest2006:
Hey guys. I've just bought my Galaxy S II and I'm wondering about the root issue. Now I'm having the XWKE2 firmware but it says on some post about rooting the phone that you need to download the XWKDD firmware. Now I am wondering first about the warranty,will it void, and secondly will it damage my phone if I am trying to change XWKE2 with XWKDD?

Please help guys. I'm kinda new with android and don't know much.:D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B3311:
1 - Yes, rooting will void warranty. But fear not, you can unroot.

2 - No, you won't damage your phone.

Everything you need is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

And there's some good video tutorials by mattj101101 on youtube if you need further help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkaster:
Hi,

I've rooted a XWKE2 successfully.

I flashed to "insecure" XWKDD, rooted and then flashed back the original XWKE2.

The XWKDD is only an older version of the firmware which will not "damage" your phone per se (but maybe if something went wrong while the flashing process).

As far as I understand it, it's hard to really brick the phone. Most of the time you are able to flash back a working system.

I'm new to Android, too. I made sure to have every file prepared and read every page of the rooting guide thread in the development section.

Warranty depends on where you live and what you've done to your phone (like overclocking and what have you).

If something's wrong with my phone (god forbid), I simply flash back every thing to samsung stock files and hope service doesn't notice. ;)

I used

Odin3-v1.85.zip

XWKDD_insecure.tar

SuperOneClickv1.9.1-ShortFuse.zip

KE2_original.zip

Have fun & good luck :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokerbest2006:
Thank you

Thanks guys,that was really really helpful.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djtas:
I m trying to root my new galaxy s 2 i9100 with this way.http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1075278

i follow all the steps but i have a serious problem.

in step 8. "Click root and wait for it to finish. Install Busybox and all that good stuff." the SuperOneClick bugs.

this is all tha i get in my screen:

SuperOneClick v1.7.0.0

Killing ADB Server...

OK

Starting ADB Server...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

OK

Waiting for device...

OK

Pushing psneuter...

2820 KB/s (585731 bytes in 0.202s)

OK

chmod psneuter...

OK

Running psneuter...

please help!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Yet again follow the instruction and do it all again .

jje
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Tylonhh:
Hi Guys,

iam at a point where i cant finish my rooting.

i Installed the GingerBreak 1.2 on my lowbudget LG P350.

I installed the SuperUser App and bought an App "Backup Titanium" wich needs root. The SuperUser app asked for permission for the backup tool, but it still wont work. It says "no root permission" and something with "BusyBox".

Unfortunatly i cant install the BusyBox App = not supported 4 the phone :mad:

where can i get the apk of the right BusyBox?

for e.g. ebay is also not supported, but installing with the apk it works fine :rolleyes:

I wanna make an backup before tuning my phone.

regards
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zetack:
Tylonhh, Install and use the BusyBox installer application.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hendrixus:
1.where did you installed gingerbreak? On SD of device?

2. You don't have to install superuser. It is installed by Gingerbreak

3. Did you pushed "root"?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superstick1:
Hi there.

I know CM7 is not a sense ROM but.. Will it be possible to flash HTC Locations into CM7 based ROM? And hence able to use Premium Navigation with it?:confused: :eek:

Locations add-on is available in MDJ's thread.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawks556:
HTC apps won't work on a non-sense rom. The apps need the framwork etc. from sense roms.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superstick1:
Thanks Hawks556. =)
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 07aspenx:
Anyone know of a place that repairs the Xoom? I just found out that the charger prong on my xoom is bent so I can't charge my Xoom. In the meantime I'm going to pick up a standard charging dock to charge my Xoom.

Update: Sending back to Motorola for repair. Weird thing is I bought the standard dock and it still wouldn't charge through the bottom charging contact. Bummed out, I just bought it on May 5th and really starting to love this tablet better than the Acer A500.
[Xoom General] kbell8653:
Hello everyone,

I was just wondering if my supposedly new zoom I just purchased from Best Buy was actually new or a return. It started up like it was new with all the setup stuff. What seemed kind of funny was when a went into my user defined dictionary there was all kinds of foul words in it like it had been used before. also it had software on it that didn't seem like it would come with a new device. Software like Craps, Blacjack, US presidents Trivia, Vampire Trivia just to name a few. Was I sold a used Xoom as New. Thanks for any help.

Keith
[Xoom General] MiRaCL:
My Xoom case was sealed. The Xoom itself was in plastic i hade to take off. And none of the apps you mention was on mine. I have the Wifi Xoom, maybe things is different on the 3g Xoom.

I would consider taking it back.
[Xoom General] Stealyourface:
When you got it, was the seal on the box broken? Did it have the protective film on the screen? If it wasn't like this video when you opened it, I'd say so. And also, was it advertised as completely new, or new condition?
[Xoom General] kbell8653:
Thanks for Quick reply. I actually never had the box in my hands. I had them put a Zagg screen protector on it. Sales person took it in back room came out with screen protector on it. I think they tried to pull a fast one on me. Some of the words in the user dictionary were f**king bit*h a**hole amoung others.
[Xoom General] rschenck:
Yes....the games installed were a dead giveaway....they sold you a used one, not even reconditioned, because then they would have wiped the data. Someone returned one for whatever reason, and when they took it in back to put the ZAGG on it, they made the swap for some reason.

I would not even bother with dealing with the sales people...take it straight to the manager and raise holy hell. Say your kid had used it for school, found that language in the dictionary...permanently scarred.......going to sue...blah blah. You will come out with a new one and a case AND a giftcard.
[Xoom General] kbell8653:
Thanks for the help taking back as soon as they open today. I will raise hell with them. This was way out of line. Those salesmen should be fired!
[Xoom General] kbell8653:
I also have to get all my personal data off here before I return it what a big waste of time.
[Xoom General] rschenck:
Be careful not to wipe any of the stuff that was already on there.
[Xoom General] MiRaCL:
I would either get a new one or keep the one you got with benefits as some money back or free accessories.

A returned device should always be sold at a lower price and the customer has to be informed that the unit is a returned one.
[Xoom General] BrokenPixel:
On a funny side, tell them you are like Jackie Chan you don't curse and don't use guns, and you felt awfully offended by the words specially when your kids are insulting you because they are too smart for that tablet and found the dictionary before you. :P

Just sayin....

hope you get some goodies.
[Xoom General] jiwengang:
definitely a used one. maybe a demo one with salesteam. Great advice by folks above.

I used to bought one Samsung Galaxy Tab from Queens Mall Center the Srpnt Sales booth .

It was the last one but the sales person spinning his head(seriously, he spins his head to show definite yes to my question "whether it is a new one") promising that is a new/unopened one.

And guess what?

When I open Samsung Galaxy for the first time, there was one video in the device shooting the booth manager talking to customer (shooting from the manager's back).

I took it back, and show them the video. (strongest evidence I ever had and no dispute whatsoever).

And as a result of being disgusted, I just returned Samsung Galaxy and not planning to buy anyone from sprint for a while.
[Xoom General] EL_G15:
Take it back!

i had some isues with 3 xooms that google books were not working as youtube icon.

Well after i research the solution of my problem thanks XDA. i went to buy a new one.

Well the sales person at best buy offered me a new one on a seal box for regular price... and also had offered me an opem item while he said he had opened by mistake idk if it was return or not.

Well he offered me return item for $519.00 so i went for it. i got a girft card back for my remaining balance... abotu $70. i got my self a Motorola case $39.99 and i still have some balance on my gift card.

Until then i havent got any problems with it. was clean though.. like new..

Like peple had mention above you should be able to bring it up to Manager and come out with some freebies and some discounts.. good luck!
[Xoom General] jase33:
make sure you tell the manager it is illegal to sell used items as new. tell them you want COMPLETE satisfaction and a reasonable compensation for your time wasted, aggregation caused by their store and to help restore your trust in best buy. remember that you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. so stay calm, polite but firm and you could walk out with a major win.
[Xoom General] nooomoto:
I'd skip going to the store all together and write a scathing, but well worded letter to Best Buy corporate including the store number and all the pertinent information. Tell them you and your son were deeply offended by the words found in the dictionary. Make up some scenario where you were typing in a recipe for fudge in a text message and the dictionary suggested "****" as an alternative.

I've been in a few of these situations and have always found that going directly to corporate yields the best results. Do some Google searching or gather some intel at at the Best Buy in question and find out who the regional manager is. This is the information age and people's contact information isn't hard to get. Get people above the retail level involved and heads will roll, especially in the corporate structure where back stabbery and employees screwing eachother over is common place.

EDIT: Threatening legitimate lawsuits is a definite attention getter, and your case seems quite legitimate.
[Xoom General] gqstatus0685:
Can't you just match the serial number on the box with the one in the Xoom to verify if it was swapped?

Definitely go in and speak to a store manager. Threaten to call the BBB and while you're at it try and secure an OTG cable.
[Xoom General] RadDudeTommy:
Agreed, snatch a free otg cable from them while your at it. It will save you a headache later on... plus you deserve it, I'd be pissed.

I'd be even more pissed if i was that Samsung dude up there.
[Xoom General] abn.geek:
I'd take it back and demand some sort of compensation. You're most certainly not the first user.

Mine was an open-box return, but it was flawless as far as I could tell and they gave me $50 bucks off. At least tell them you want some accessories or a BB gift card or something.
[Xoom General] Saintfyre:
I would also advise, while saying this do not start taking your pants off. This did not work well for me after following this posters advice.
[Xoom General] 2JZ GZE:
so what happened?
[Xoom General] antiochasylum:
Check the serial number on the receipt vs the xoom. Tale tale sign.
[Xoom General] jase33:
Why did you start taking your pants off in Best Buy?
[Xoom General] rschenck:
Personally I would rather not know.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MIDI_EVIL:
Hi guys,

Complete newbie do custom ROMS. After rooting and installing CyanogenMod7 yesterday, I'm having trouble installing certain apps from the Marketplace.

The fail to download.

Firefox 4, Google Earth, Maps, Angry Birds... to name but a few...

I've tried to unmount and remount the SD card and neither option works...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MIDI_EVIL:
I realise I've probably posted this in the wrong forum, but could anyone guide me? Or a mod put my thread in the suitable forum?

I'm pretty stuck here without Google Maps. :S

Thanks in advance...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dirk:
Did you flash the gapps package along with the CM7 ROM?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MIDI_EVIL:
Yep, twice. In recovery mode, I selected the GAPPS update and applied. It said it was complete. I now have Gmail, Marketplace etc... but from within the marketplace, I can't install some apps. Including apps that I've purchased.

???

Do I need to start again?

If so, how do I start from total scratch?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MIDI_EVIL:
Not really sure what else to say... I'm completely out of my depth...?
[General Questions and Answers] markt2:
I have a non-rooted, stock G2 (on T-Mobile) running Android 2.2.

Every day, as many as twenty or thirty times per day, the phone gets stuck in "upload" mode. The data icon shows that data is uploading (or trying to) and I am unable to use any data-related services (whether tethered or on the phone itself). When it happens it can last anywhere from 10 seconds to 5 minutes. The only way I can forcibly stop it is to completely shut down the radio by toggling airplane mode off then on, forcing the phone to reacquire a data signal.

I've tried resetting the phone to factory defaults, deleting every app, reinserting the SIM card, and even formatting the SD card. Stopping running processes doesn't affect the issue, nor does implementing a task killer to kill extant apps. I also don't have any reliable way of tracking how much data *might* be getting sent (where ever it might be going). I've toggled off background data, syncing, GPS, network location, etc. Anything user settable that could potentially impact data has been switched off, to no avail. But, even with those settings on, I've never (in the past) had them completely usurp my data usage by locking the mobile data into an upload state.

My three main concerns are that 1) I can't reliably download apps, check mail, send pics/videos, or other data-related processes. 2) I'm concerned that if something IS uploading, it may be uploading a LOT and adding to my 5GB per month throttle-cap on T-Mobile. 3) I don't know WHAT is being sent, or WHERE. For all I know it could be sending my private data and contact info to an unknown third party.

I've ended every endable process and killed or uninstalled every app possible. I can't seem to remove bloatware without rooting, which I'm not yet eager to do as this phone is less than 60 days old, and I'm otherwise very happy with it as is.

Any suggestions or recent information as to why this is occurring? I have seen a similar thread for a different phone (Incredible), but it was from over a year ago and there were no solutions (other than flashing a new ROM). I'd like to stay stock, at least for a while, but if there is no other option and the Gingerbread OTA doesn't resolve this issue, then I may very well go to CyanogenMod (which I was happily running on my previous phone, the G1).

:confused:

-Mark
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] no1male:
Is there any way i can use the HTC keyboard on the sgs 2?

sent from my fat finger
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LawAce:
If it's just the looks you're after (which I doubt) then Smart Keyboard Pro has an HTC style skin.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlwnew:
There are 2 in built keyboards on the sgs2 , swype and android, I prefer the android with predictive text as it seems to learn how I spell and mistype
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lgkahn:
go here

http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/index.php

create a custoimed skinned htc keyboard just use the v.27 froyo version ..

it works fine on our phones.
[HTC Desire S] chwads2k8:
SKernel - Power and Performance

SKernelv0.3 - http://www.mediafire.com/?19n6k3kee0k1kpk

Based 0n 2.6.35

OC 1.5ghz -

minimum voltage@950mV

maximum voltage@1350mV

VR I/O scheduler as default

SmartAss set as Default

Know Bugs - Wifi Stops Working - should be sorted by tonight

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=606109&d=1306261299 - link to og kernel thx to marylandcookie

Rom Compatibility

Should work on latest gb builds of loveboatcaptains and marylandcookies rom

For the Wifi Problem here is the driver - http://www.mediafire.com/?mewvu7ifxya8zx3

Not fixed the problem yet. but if anyone wants to try themselves they can or suggest a solution as usual methods not working.

For those that need wifi marylandcookie has given me permission to upload coredroid 6.6 with my kernel where wifi is working

coredroid 6.6 with this kernel if flashable zip leavin u with wifi off

http://www.mediafire.com/?dd3zzpa0c3902n4 - Part 1

http://www.mediafire.com/?1yu6a29a25l0a2g - Part 2

http://www.mediafire.com/?c5g9r5tlgw462rc - Part 3

http://www.mediafire.com/?77eleb6jed1fex5 - Part 4

Thanks

MaryLandCookie

LoveBoatCaptain

l0st.prophet

and everyone else who helped :)

Please let me know anymore bugs and suggestions are welcome too

PS speeeds above 1.5 can fry ur cpu or make phone unstable

git://github.com/chwads2k8/SKernel.git - source files
[HTC Desire S] Dr.Romca:
Hi! Great! I hope the wifi gets fixed soon:)
[HTC Desire S] Sib64:
Good stuff @chwads2k8

I hope so about wifi
[HTC Desire S] adridu59:
Anyone tried benchmarking ? :)
[HTC Desire S] Dr.Romca:
Quadrant 1892pts @ 1.5GHz vs. 1708pts @ 1.0 GHz...
[HTC Desire S] proxuser:
great kernel. running very fast. i get linpack over 55 :D and

tap benchmark for s: 9375

desire hd: 2726

desire: 1152

not just benchmark, everything running faster :) thanks man!
[HTC Desire S] chwads2k8:
kernel updated first post
[HTC Desire S] loveboatcaptain:
can confirm that your flashable zip works out of the box with my latest version of my rom.

thank you very much for that. i will made some tests tomorrow with wifi, gps and bluetooth. but looks very good at first view :D

linpack: 58 MFlops

quadrant: 2450

regards
[HTC Desire S] chwads2k8:
yh it does ur latest build is 0.4.2 and trested it on their so should work only the wifi problem. i havnt made a boot.img its the zimage so if u want u can that in ur build to get wifi working or ill do it tmoz if u want as many of ur faithfuls need wifi to work and until now all attempts have been futile but hope still remains
[HTC Desire S] loveboatcaptain:
wifi is working... very well :D

even with my unreleased saga lbc mod v0.4.3 ;)

good job... whatever you´ve done :P

regards
[HTC Desire S] MarylandCookie:
By the way which wifi module have you used and which kernel?

Did you start with a pair?

P.S

In order to create a flashable kernel, create a boot.img.

If you answer the above i'll see what i can do.
[HTC Desire S] loveboatcaptain:
only thing i found is that the performance is decreasing with clocks over 1,5GHz.

i wouldn´t recommands setting over 1,5GHz.

performance seems to be best with 1497 MHz / 245 MHz and interactive gouvener.

perhaps you can add this info to your first post, before someone grills his CPU ;)

regards
[HTC Desire S] chwads2k8:
can anyone else confirm wifi is working with flashable zip
[HTC Desire S] Malooga:
I'll do a nandroid flash it and report back.

Edit: Doesn't work for me :(
[HTC Desire S] nodeffect:
will this ruined the battery life? since it's overclocking the CPU which requires more power?
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
I've never overclocked before and am on my first android device so I too am concerned that this will cause battery life problems, I think that the phone performs well enough for my needs.
[HTC Desire S] MarylandCookie:
You need to create a boot.img with your kernel and ramdisk to be able to flash it in a zip. Use the kitchen to unpack/pack your boot.img and try that :)
[HTC Desire S] chwads2k8:
thing is iv got Image in zip so all can use. if i mke with voot image same prob with wifi

which is wierd gna try n sft it today
[HTC Desire S] MarylandCookie:
No no...

1. Unpack stock boot.img (or whichever boot.img you want to use) using kitchen to get "zimage" and ramdisk folder with init files

2. Replace above zimage with your zimage

3. Unpack your ramdisk and replace above files with yours.

4. Re-Pack boot.img using the kitchen again.

5. Create flashable zip with boot.img (

your ramdisk + kernel

) in root of zip and wifi module in system/etc/module and flash to phone in recovery.

You can find the stock kernels to replace if everything goes "pete tong" using recovery here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14103229&postcount=21
[HTC Desire S] adridu59:
Is it possible to patch the kernel to a newer version ?
[HTC Desire S] dont know:
SKernel v0.2 @ LBC4.2

WiFi do not work for me

Is there a stock kernel anywhere to roll back or have I do nandroid..?
[HTC Desire S] MarylandCookie:
Did you even read my last post on this thread?

See:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14103229&postcount=21
[HTC Desire S] dont know:
THANKS for yor work

Why are so many freq tables?

The stock kernel has only 4 freqs (I gues to save battery for less jumps, witch comsuming most battery..)
[HTC Desire S] dont know:
Yes, I've read it.

But OP wanted feedback if WiFi working with v0.2.

And I do not have a ktichen installed - I'm only stupid user...
[HTC Desire S] MarylandCookie:
It had the link to the stock kernels incase you had a problem, thats what i was referring to.

Maybe Chwads can add these to the 1st post so people do have to ask for them repeatedly.
[HTC Desire S] chwads2k8:
will repack later as boot img with wifi to see fi that helps
[HTC Desire S] loveboatcaptain:
just added your kernel to my latest rom saga_lbc_mod_v0.4.5

as far as i can see i have no wifi issues at all

hope for the others too.

also added the stock kernel to my rom post (#1 post).

regards and thank you very much for this
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
I read somewhere that overclocking with setcpu on newer devices causes overheating. Has anyone experienced overheating due to overclock with this kernel? What was the frequency?
[HTC Desire S] dont know:
Overclocking causes a warmer CPU - with every OC kernel.

Most CPUs get unstable if overclocking too high and causes FC or reboots. In our case it seems that the CPU does not work correct over 1,5GH (quadrant score falls down)

And than it's a difference witch govener you use. At "performance" your phone will run always on highest freq, so battery drain and heating will be faster. Smartass was good at my hero (good battery but fast)

So, we have to test - and it depends on personal expectations (performance vs battery)
[HTC Desire S] chwads2k8:
gna updat kernel and keep it to 1.5 with sme minor optimizations and sources also shud be up before end of night
[HTC Desire S] dont know:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14220628&postcount=281

Is this correct?

If - could you set the default freq to 1GHz?
[HTC Desire S] chwads2k8:
yh its 1.8 and only reason i left it coz i thought people might wanna test but in next build i amn sortin it out and reducin the freq table and also set a diff gov as default.... u still prefer VR I/O instead of Cifs and Bifs
[HTC Desire S] dont know:
Thanks for your work!

The "problem" is, that lbc now included the test-kernel into his ROM and so all lbc-phones start and run at 1,8GHZ-performance what is much too high for daily use..

Cleaning the freq table would be great to save battery - thanks. Now the kernel use 8 different freqs at 1,4-250smartass...
[HTC Desire S] loveboatcaptain:
i changed kernel to m-deejays MDJ´s V2 in saga lbc mod v0.4.6 and removed downloadlinks for v0.4.5 as you asked for in your PM

needs some time to think about it and to test the other kernel.

rebuild version is in upload so nobody had to risk his phone ;)

regards