yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 777ace:
Should also add, alpharev won't work if you have A2SD/D2EXT/D2W type ROM installed. Flash an old stock rooted ROM or RUU and proceed as directed above.

O, and this:
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lonthonx:
wooogh.... nice

thx for the answer :D
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MattRussNC:
Well by now the news of vzw unlimited data is all but a done deal. I understand they need to lighten the load on there network and after some thought i guess i should do my part to help. So looks like i'm about to be in the market for another network.

I was hoping to get some feed back on how to find out how well other carriers work in my area WITHOUT relying completely on coverage maps.

Spindale NC, USA 28160

How can i find out if another service works in my area, again without using coverage maps as the only source. I have already asked about everybody i know in my area with no luck as most use vzw or att. Tmobile looks the best on the map but i prefer hearing from a user.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hrez2kx:
Why don't you just keep VZW and keep renewing your current contract? As long as you don't sign a different contract, you aren't moved to the tiering structure. I think.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MattRussNC:
I think when you upgrade phones it kills your old terms. I have three lines on vzw right now with one being a og droid past due for upgrade that i was saving for the sgs2. While i love my fassy with the help of the great roms and kerns from here, i am really looking forward to the next model.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drnihili:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rootmetrics&feature=search_result

Although this is coverage maps, they are user generated, not from the providers.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neh4pres:
Word has it the sgs 2 will not come to the us under any carrier, it will only be unlocked and only gsm.. This sucks because you will be stuck with paying full retail of like 600

Sent from my frozen yogurt filled fascinate
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MattRussNC:
Thanks for the app recommendation, seems cool. According to it tmobile has better coverage than verizon in my area which is impressive. Now I'm not sure how much of that relates to data but looks promising.

XDA Prem app Running UKB w PBJ
[Acer Iconia A500] sc2k:
Accidently figured out how to do a full wipe without using recovery:

1. Switch off

2. Press Vol-up + Power

3. If display goes on: Release power but hold vol-up

3. Toggle Lockswitch (On->Off->On->Off)

Display shows:

Erasing Userdata..
Erasing Cache..
[Acer Iconia A500] kimycai:
haha ,funny
[Acer Iconia A500] Fluffbutt:
How did you find that ACCIDENTALLY?

What did you do, press buttons at random as it was booting?

WOW!!, is all I can say here.. go for it, experiment away!!
[Acer Iconia A500] Euclid's Brother:
haha. Who knows what kind of little tricks like that are available? I would have hated finding that by 'accident' and losing all my data.
[Acer Iconia A500] interqd:
such kind of thing how u can find by accident ?? really amazing... wonder what other trick is hidden
[Acer Iconia A500] shinzenkumi:
Not work for me :(

Its still booting recovery kernel image

Could someone show me on Youtube or something...

Im stucked at Android Bootloop or hav another way to fix it?

Thx
[Acer Iconia A500] OrionBG:
And by any chance do you know which button is Vol+ and Which is Vol-?

Just a hint: YOU ARE PRESSING THE WRONG ONE! :D
[Acer Iconia A500] hkbb1000:
it does not work for me. it only shows the recovery. please tell me how because i forgot my pin and i don't have clockworkmod recovery. i hv tried adb but it is not in debug mode.
[Acer Iconia A500] Justray:
Thank you very mucho, yes that was intended, the freaking android keyboard "corrrects" me every time "it" thinks you're incompetent with the virtual keyboard.

Typed: mucho

Android: Let me correct that for you

Changed to: much

Me: I AM typing in SPANISH g0dd4m3d!!!!

You're bricked, you FORGOT that little detail it seems, you can unbrick it with the chinese update or theres a new easier metod and goes back to a new US stock room, search in the forums.
[Acer Iconia A500] hkbb1000:
sc2k, thank you very much. it works for me. my acer is wipe and return to normal. But the step 2 s/b : press vol+, hold, then press power. see the youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTcBoSHqrPc

I guess this function is for people who forgot pin and without cwm recovery. However, Acer service does not disclose this to customers.

:D
[Acer Iconia A500] jnfjsf:
Have the same issue, occurred immediately after the OTA update, obviously the update did not flash completely or correctly.

Have used this process to get to the big green android guy, gears turning, then a processing bar appears below, then the dreaded yellow exclamation triangle appears. Nothing else happens. I'm very sad... any ideas?

UPDATE: The following has been tried twice...

Did get the process running, the "android gears" screen showed a thin yellow process bar that went through completely, but there was no indication of a wipe of "userdata" or cache". The machine rebooted and got through the ACER bootup, then the android bootup, and OS started up. But a new issue has developed. I'm getting the following error dialogs in the listed order all under the title "Sorry!" and am offered either "Force close" or "Report" as selections:

"The application Acer Sync (process com.acer.android.sync) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

"The application Exchange Services (process com.android.exchange) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

"The application Calendar Storage (process com.android.providers.calendar) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

"The application Clock (process com.android.deskclock) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

"The application Exchange Services (process com.android.exchange) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

"The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

"The application Launcher (process com.android.launcher) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

"The application Google One Time Init (process com.android.onetimeinitializer) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

USBDeview recognizes when it's plugged in, and provides the serial number.

ADB will not seem to recognize, "adb devices" does not list, "adb bugreport" advises "error: device not found".

I have no ability to set to USB Debug Mode, can't get into any settings, can't turn on wifi...

Any help would be appreciated.
[Acer Iconia A500] driike:
Brilliant! worked like a charm for me. thanx m8
[Acer Iconia A500] jimpem:
how long do I wait

I got to the erasing userdata... and erasing Cache... screen but it has been stuck on that for over 30mins. Should it reboot or give me another indication that it is done?
[Acer Iconia A500] Ramasoft:
OK, mate. First, are you able to run Acer recovery program? If yes, then flash Acer 1.141.07 recovery. Then check for system update manually and update should work fine. Please post your outcomes here to help you if it did not work.

Dr. Sam
[Acer Iconia A500] aceflor:
1. Go to Settings, do a Factory Reset

2. Download the 3.1 Stock Version NON OTA that Vache posted here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1159443

3. Flash it using the Volume Down button + Power Method (even without CMW, it works for this Rom)

you should then be fine.
[Acer Iconia A500] hkbb1000:
Power off and on again
[Acer Iconia A500] mutokenji:
btw, which one is volume up?? its really confusing..

portait volume up = landscape volume down.. lol..

i wanna do it, since my a500 bricked just like jnfjsf .. T_T

can't enter to apps drawer.. :(

Edit: I just accidetnly erase it now.. i don't know what button just i pressed.. lol
[Acer Iconia A500] jimpem:
Thanks

sc2k, Thanks again for getting my Iconica tab back up and running, can't thank you enough.
[Acer Iconia A500] jnfjsf:
After several tries, got the vol+ flick the screen rotate lock twice to clear the userdata and the cache, and that waa the only thing needed. Obviously the OTA update corrupted something, but all I needed to fix was a good wipe.
[Acer Iconia A500] usman3206:
What is the difference between this method and factory reset through reset button in privacy? cause that too deletes cache and user data!
[Acer Iconia A500] grouchylibrarian:
Acer support actually had me do this when the wireless first got hosed with their latest updates, however, my fingers are a little too big & I'm a little too old to do it as fast as it seemed to have needed, so got the standard wipe/recovery.

Got basic tab working again, but wireless still doesn't work properly even using latest patch dated July 19, 2011. Acer's "support" seems to need a little "customer service" inservice training... Looks like PEAP is still a problem with the current version(s)
[Acer Iconia A500] dbeaty79:
Thanks god for this. I messed up a flash somehow. CWM got uninstalled. Root had gone. Everything was force closing and thus couldnt get into settings for a factory reset.

Back to stock 3.1 now, no more ROM's for me.
[Acer Iconia A500] nick2k:
ARGH!!!!

i did it wrong! i tried this at the store tonight, but i used the (-) instead of the (+). ugh. it should be laser etched onto the rocker switch.

thanks for the info the vid. i'm going back there tomorrow to F with their display demo tablet now even though i already bought the tablet. that password screen was SOOOO frustrating.
[Acer Iconia A500] af974:
Moved to General
[Acer Iconia A500] nmerced:
im so brick that i get this display erasing userdata and then im stuck again

im so brick that i get this display erasing userdata and then im stuck again.

in red reboot the device.
[Nexus S General] MeNaCe2s0cieTy:
Is it possible that I can use the Canadian Nexus S Rogers/Fido on AT&T with the cheap "dumbphone" $15 data plan? The reason I'm asking this is because it's the only unlimited data plan ATT still has and I have been using a Motorola Milestone on AT&T with the cheaper dataplan for about a year now. Anyone who's running it on AT&T please reply with some insight. Thank You!
[Nexus S General] djnoicatse:
I don't see why it wouldn't work...just pop in the sim card from your milestone into your nexus s. Not sure how it works in the US though.

Sent from my Google Nexus S
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
It will work, but with the nexus one some people were getting auto upgraded due to smartphone use. I don't know if the same as seen on the Nexus s .
[Nexus S General] rcwang@:
Make sure the Canadian Nexus S supports AT&T's 3G. I have a Nexus S on AT&T network and I am stuck with only 2G... :(
[Nexus S General] MeNaCe2s0cieTy:
hmm.. it seems that the Canadian Nexus S will work fine on AT&T but I'm mostly worried about being upgraded to the smartphone plan like krohnjw said. If anyone else can elaborate that would be great because I'm looking to buy one within an hour. Again thank you all for your input!
[Nexus S General] djnoicatse:
Make sure the canadian nexus s isn't the wind/mobilicity version. Rogers/Fido will perfect on att. If don't inform att on the phone you're currently using there shouldn't be any reason for them to suspect that you're using a smartphone. If you happen to be racking up some crazy data per month, only then would they suspect you to have some sort of smartphone. Hope it works out for you.

Sent from my Google Nexus S
[Nexus S General] krohnjw:
Sure they can - they know your IMEI when you register on the network. Quite a few Nexus One owners got the dreaded SMS message indicating they were being switched to a Smart phone plan and losing their old data plans due to usage alone.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] salexc:
Hi all,

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!

I recently acquired a Desire Z which I was told was 'locked' (to O2-UK) and 'blocked' (turned out the previous owner had got the pattern unlock wrong too many times and it was asking for Google account details). I did a factory reset and then put my T-Mobile UK SIM in the device, to confirmed it's locked status. I noticed that I got a GPRS connection, but no voice or 3G. I assumed this to be a symptom of the lock, as my original Desire came unlocked, so I thought nothing of it.

I used the gfree downgrading/unlocking/s-off/superCID rooting method as described in http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD, verified with gfree_verify (all OK), and installed CM7.0.3...

Still no voice/3G! The handset still intermittently gives me GPRS, but there's no discernable rhyme or reason to how or when this happens. I've tried network auto-select and manually selecting, but get 'Unable to connect to this network at this time. Please try again later.' I also occasionally get something along the lines of 'This SIM cannot access the network selected' (I didn't keep a note of this error, so that's paraphrasing).

Tried a Vodafone UK contract SIM - this gives no connectivity at all and the same error messages as the T-Mobile SIM. I'm waiting for an O2 UK SIM from a friend tomorrow to test. Both SIMs are fine in my old Desire.

I've done everything I can think of - gone back to stock, S-ON, default recovery, basically got it back to pristine factory settings, different firmware/radio versions, and it's made no difference. I've looked through the threads at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=835673 and http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=805024 as these seem to be addressing a similar issue, but my problem seems to be unique in that NOTHING seems to get me a GSM/3G connection. (I'm also not so hot at GSM interface programming... :o)

I've got the logcat output from device boot through to the appearance of the lockscreen; however it's too big for this post so it's at pastebin (probably complete overkill, but I don't konw what I'm looking for): http://pastebin.com/gn578Yfw

Any help will be massively appreciated, and thanked with beer where possible. :D

Finally - apologies for length, just want to make sure I've covered all that I've tried so far.

Thanks in advance,

Steve.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jonny4911:
I think, that the previous owner, perhaps was not the previous owner. It's probably been stolen or found. the actual owner has notified his/her network (o2?) and have gotten the phone blocked. Nothing you can do i'm afraid, it will still work outside of the country.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] salexc:
Meh, you're absolutely right; CheckMEND and Mazuma have both confirmed today that it's blacklisted.

Rubbish. Still, that's what I get for buying a phone off gumtree and not asking the right questions, I guess. :(
[LG Optimus 2x] XT69:
Hi there!

I'm thinking about flashing the new baseband, but I don't want my internal storage to get wiped. I'm thinking about making a nandroid backup from my actual setup, then flashing the new baseband, and then restore the previously made backup.

What do you think? Would it restore the old baseband too, or it would work as I want it to work (it restores the ROM, but doesn't restore the baseband)?

thx
[LG Optimus 2x] gliew_87:
go ahead i wil say. nandroid backup first, den flashing ur baseband and restore ur nandroid backup. it will not return to ur old baseband.
[LG Optimus 2x] SpikeNansid:
Don't forget after restoring the nandroid backup to flash the appropriate RIL that goes with the baseband. Then you are all set!
[LG Optimus 2x] zebbe77:
I can comfirm, flashed new baseband yesterday then nandroid backup and it stays whit the new one.
[LG Optimus 2x] sacredsoul:
If you're on CM7, remember to flash CM7 again after the nandroid restore or it won't boot. :)
[LG Optimus 2x] temasek:
Or upgrade to cwm3.2.0.0 and above. I'm using cwm4.0.0.5
[HTC EVO 3D] rdcrds:
A few people who got there's already have posted on here and other threads it may be locked pretty good.If this is true and IF HTC does not send a OTA out for it will you keep it after 29 days?

To me if it can't be rooted by week 2-3 back it goes to sprint i have no use for it if i can't MOD it.
[HTC EVO 3D] AyoJake:
why theMOD EDIT does everyone play the what if game.

htc said they will unlock them how about we just wait and see and stop saying what if this happens.
[HTC EVO 3D] YoungSinema:
I'll still keep it. I know it'll be rooted eventually. I'm currently using a Hero, so the 3D will be a definite upgrade for me.
[HTC EVO 3D] XxDjbluexX:
Yep and we have the engineer hboot. It's all a matter of patience
[HTC EVO 3D] bmoreboy02:
Im more concerned about the picture quality and battery life. I havent used my digital camera except a few times since me and my gf got the evo 4g. The 8mp cameras awesome. The battery life sucks and from what i understand should be alot better on 3d. Im so sick of my friends iphone lastin all day at work. Me on the other hand i have to throw it on the charger by lunch

Sent from my PC36100
[HTC EVO 3D] eXplicit815:
Came in here to post exactly this, word for word.
[HTC EVO 3D] Riff76:
Me too! ten chars
[HTC EVO 3D] AyoJake:
oh and i would keep mine you know why?

cause rooting doesnt determine if i keep the phone or not yeah it would be nice to but its all extra.
[HTC EVO 3D] rdcrds:
I would bet 70% of the people on here would send it back before 30 days if it can't be rooted.
[HTC EVO 3D] k2buckley:
Yup, I'm too addicted to modding and flashing to cut it out cold turkey. The 3d is clearly a badass phone, with or without root. But for it to keep me happy, I need root. I'll give it the 29 days. If no root by then, I'd return it and go back to using my Evo, then wait and see if a root method is found for the 3d. I feel pretty confident that root will be found within that time frame though.
[HTC EVO 3D] ZachPA:
Anything at this point is just speculation. No one from the general public will have an EVO 3d in hand until Wednesday at the earliest.

If HTC actually plans to unlock this device, it's quite possible they are waiting until the actual release to provide the code or key. After all, what good is a key if the lock hasn't been made yet? I hope HTC provides the key publicly and not as an OTA or other update. Sprint likely would not let that fly, but it will take Sprint six months to pass it through testing if they did.
[HTC EVO 3D] srb7215:
What other phone would I go to? The Nexus? If there was something out there maybe but nothing else will be here in time...or anything good anyway.

But this bad boy will be rooted. It might be a month from now but HTC will hold up there side of the bargain and give us root access.
[HTC EVO 3D] LearnIIBurn:
If it can't be rooted it will be replaced. Give a dog a bone.

But it will be rooted no doubt. Have no worries friends!
[HTC EVO 3D] thesabri:
well i am rather addicted to flashing roms and themes so i dont know that i would want a phone where i cant do that but im also into having a faster phone... sigh
[HTC EVO 3D] Night·Fire:
I'll keep mine, preferably rooted; but if not, I still have another Og Evo.
[HTC EVO 3D] aimbdd:
We have an eng hboot. Its not about if, its about when.
[HTC EVO 3D] rrsweet:
seriously???? a) Do you go out looking to start sh@#? b) we have already had this thread with a poll even. c) HTC said the phone boot loader issue will be resolved. for a man taking sprints word who was told by HTC about no shortage issue you are now questioning HTC? WTF??

Not even sure why I waste my time responding to you.
[HTC EVO 3D] crabjoe:
Originally I was going to get 2, but with what looks to be a shoddy camera and not knowing when the bootloader will be unlocked, I'm going to get just one. If the one, stock, ends up being better then I feel it might be or it gets full root within a couple weeks, I'll get a 2nd. If not, I'll wait for the Galaxy S 2 and might even return the 1st EVO 3D.

It's going to boil down to how I feel about the one I get. If it's better then expected, I'll get #2. If not, and depending on how well it performs to my liking, I might keep it or get rid of it too b4 the 30 days are up.

To be honest, I'm really hoping it's better then what I think it's going to be because I really don't like Samsung phones.
[HTC EVO 3D] unCoRrUpTeD:
I'll be keeping it. If full root isn't gained in that time frame, we might have a temp root, allowing us to at least run root apps and do some other things.
[HTC EVO 3D] Alanmw86:
I'd probably kill it with fire.
[HTC EVO 3D] heathmcabee:
this pretty much sums it up. Its not even questionable anymore. It's going to happen. We aren't going to be Droid X crippled.
[HTC EVO 3D] cordell12:
what if sprint dont release the phone friday?

what if it can only do 480p?

what if the dual core is a lie and its really a single core, how would you know?

what if we stopped making what if threads:eek:? there's a thought :D
[HTC EVO 3D] DualSportDad:
if it's not rooted by 30 days mine will be going back. i've already played with sense 3.0.... i can't stand it. i like it better than stock evo sense but i still like aosp a lot more. htc hardware and aosp is a killer combo.
[HTC EVO 3D] OneStepAhead:
I can guarantee you HTC will release what they said they would, so no I wont return it for that reason.
[HTC EVO 3D] johnequickiii:
I'd definitely keep mine whether it became rooted or not. I really only rooted my Hero because I wanted live wallpapers and Apps2SD. lol
[HTC EVO 3D] Trae Beezii:
Yeah.. Faster processor.. The phone will eventually be rooted..

I'm stepping up from an EVO.. It isn't as fast as this heck a phone!
[HTC EVO 3D] wcheek226:
is this a joke literally cmon
[HTC EVO 3D] nkd:
True, what if stuff needs to stop. Damn CEO himself said "we will unlock the phones" I mean what else do you want. The phone is not even released. I am sure if he doesn't it will raise hell on every website.
[HTC EVO 3D] shadowhawk2020:
Too many cool apps that require root to chance having a phone without it.
[HTC EVO 3D] dhoshman:
This thing WILL get unlocked can you imagine the backlash for going back on your word after the initial locking debacle....HTC doesn't want those problems trust me lol. Just try to be patient.
[HTC EVO 3D] YoungSinema:
Did they unlock the Sensation yet?
[HTC EVO 3D] will75:
They have 30 days. Did it start today or when I get it tomorrow
[HTC EVO 3D] sgt. slaughter:
Emailed HTC support and was told the Evo3D was final when the statement was made and they are still unsure at this time if it will be unlocked.

emailed them back showing them what their CEO said via email that the 3D would be unlocked and waiting for reply back.

Also sent a email up to Peter Chou to see response to HTC supports reply to me regarding it being locked.

They are messing with fire here as I'm sure if they dont unlock the 3D the community will lash out again at them just like before.
[HTC EVO 3D] will75:
They lose me if they don't fix it in the 30 days
[HTC EVO 3D] will75:
And I ordered 3 on my plans phones....
[HTC EVO 3D] lwnda3rd:
Same thing here...been holding off with the hero for 2 1/2 years...is it Friday yet!?!
[HTC EVO 3D] rank78:
Same here. HTC are the ones who can unlock the bootloader and they can do that via OTA easily within 30 days. If that doesn't happen with root soon after (not worried about devs being able to get that done quickly) then I'm returning the 3VO to Amazon. I've had an EVO 4G since December so it won't be terrible for me, but being 30 days into locked bootloader limbo is too risky.
[HTC EVO 3D] brownhornet:
The people that are really going to be screwed are those that trade in their evo for the 3D if it doesnt get unlocked within 30 days lol. Which makes me think id better keep mine just in case because if its not done within 30 days mine will most definitely be going back.
[HTC EVO 3D] rank78:
Yeah that's the other thing, I want to sell mine fast on craigs list but then I won't have a backup. I guess I'll wait.

I suggest EVERYONE write on HTC's Facebook page that you expect the bootloader to be unlocked with 30 days otherwise you're returning the 3VO. They may feel no more pressure after agreeing to stop locking them but that doesn't necessarily mean they're moving their asses to get our unlocked within 30 days. Remember, Sensation owners are still locked.

http://www.facebook.com/HTC