yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bracketb4d:
Hi all,

I followed the Guide posted by Intratech about updating and have a very strange issue with the update shown in the guide. (I can't post in Dev section since I'm new)

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

Sorry if my use of terminology isn't perfect, this is my first Android device.

I have a factory unlocked and non-branded Samsung Galaxy S2. It came with old firmware so I followed this guide to update to ZSKG2 Stock Kernel (the latest non-Frankenstein firmware shown in the guide).

The single tar *should* update my pda+phone+csc as mentioned in the instructions – however only my Kernel Version changed, everything else is the same. Detailed specs after update below:

Kies says:

Current Firmware: PDA:KE2 / PHONE: KE1 / CSC: KE1

"About Phone" menu says:

Android version 2.3.3

Baseband I9100XWKE1

Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKG2-CL361136 root@ubuntu #6

Build Gingerbread.XWKE2

Label on phone (under battery) says:

Model GT-I9100

SSN: -I9100GSMH

Question:

Why did only my Kernel version change, when that single tar file is meant to contain pda+phone+csc. My baseband and build version and all others are same as before I updated.

Any idea what is happening here ? This isn't normal right ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
That would most likely be due to flashing the kernel and not the firmware package. The firmware package would be the one above the stock kernel and file size should be 269.23 MB in size.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bracketb4d:
Wow, yes indeed that was the issue. I read the thread like a dozen times, but I guess I didn't understand the distinction between firmware and kernel. Thought they're the same thing -_-

Got a related general question on updating, given my phone is non-branded shouldn't I get a non-branded firmware ?

Most of the firmware I see in the list is from a specific country, I just successfully updated to one firmware called ZSKF1.

Is there any chance to have a non-branded version of ZSKG2 or shall I just wait for Android 2.3.4 ?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
The firmware in that thread are not branded, they are unbranded firmware for different regions.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bracketb4d:
Ok I see. One more thing, I was asking some things on an IRC channel and I got the idea that it's dangerous to put a firmware of one region different than the region or CSC of the phone.

Is this true ? could it brick the phone ? If not i'll just go ahead and install the OZS (Hong Kong) version of ZSKG2 in the guide.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Silently:
My phone screwed up yesterday and I starting having these same problems. eventually I found the way to fix it- full factory reset.

I know it seems drastic but it sorts

everything

. Use the code *2767*3855#
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bracketb4d:
I updated my non-branded S2 to ZSKG2 firmware - OZS (Hong Kong) version found in the guide.

Then I did a factory reset after for good measure by putting the code Silently posted (*2767*3855#)

Everything works perfectly. Thanks for the help :)
[Acer Iconia A500] entropy.of.avarice:
Fast question for all you awesome XDA people: I watch a lot of web based video via my a500 and have found a few sites that play just fine but at a very reduced volume level.

Are there any good apps out there that would allow some basic mixer controls (preamp would be great) that any of you can recommend?

Thank you in advance!
[Acer Iconia A500] UnicornKaz:
I have used a couple, but not having my A500 at the moment...

... go to the market and search for ( equalizer...sound mixer...audio mixer ) and see what you can find :p
[LG Optimus 3D] borgqueenx:
well, i tried googling for the answers, but every phone is different and has other hardware and hardware buttons, so therefore i still wanted to create a new topic...

Please dont spam and shout at me for asking. if you dont like this post, leave...:o

So my iphone 4 got beautiful working voice control...just hold the home button and voilla. So how does this work on android? or maybe on the optimus? it would be koop if holding the menu button or whatever would trigger a voice control...

And my second question..will bluetooth headsets also be able to trigger voice control with their buttons? and i take the other buttons will work as well? ^^ i have the nokia BH-905i.

Third: How's the android market doing in adding 3d content? more dev's are taking interest or is it still only video's, photo's and a couple of gameloft games?

thanks, i may add later on... :)
[LG Optimus 3D] mmace:
hold down the search button if it has one. Use the microphone button on the google search bar widget

never used Bluetooth, sorry

nothing in the Market, there's the Gameloft site or the LG World app store for 3D content
[LG Optimus 3D] borgqueenx:
there is no direct voice control button? i need to first hold the search button then click the mic button?

can the voice control be functional without waking the phone out of standby?
[LG Optimus 3D] mmace:
you can do it by either holding down search button (if your phone has one) OR the mic button in the widget

no, there is no direct voice button, same as on the iPhone
[Galaxy S II General] DJTaurus:
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[HTC Sensation] isaaccsloh:
Hi guys, i m new to android juz bought a new HTC Sensation, trying to pair with bluetooth mouse but when paired and connected i could not see any cursor or pointer on screen and it only allow me to move the htc sense from page to page when i move the mouse left and right. I need this pointer because when i do HDMI mirroring on TV via MHL adpater it can make my move easier on TV screen.

Pls help me how can i solve it or any application or software needed to overcome. thanks in advance.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aketo25:
Hi i have a simple question to ask you what is the best rom for the battery life i'm looking for the best rom to play games , surfing on internet etc i'm actualy on miui but the battery life sucks :\ my battery is down after 28 hours so which rom do you advice me for a perfect battery life thank you : )
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sieplake:
I 'd say oxygen...one question, does mms work for U in MIUI?

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aketo25:
yes it works
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aketo25:
hey i installed oxygen but i don't really like the gui :( miui design was much better but oxygen is best for the battery life
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sieplake:
I agree about the GUI...but the thing stopping me from using MIUI isnt bat.life but MMS not working :(

Strange...Ive also tried diffrent versions...same result!

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spineforu82:
I'm using rom cherryblur 1.1

Is there a safe way to return phone back to stock yo receive the ota official gb upgrade?

I heard flashing with sbf then applying ota will cause brick.....?

Any help I would appreciate
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loosegoose:
I have a Wi-fi Xoom and I saw this thread regarding rooting the OTA 3.2 using the stock rom and it seems simple to do. I am curious if this would give me r/w access to the mSD card and also access to a USB stick using the usb cable? I am not really interested in rooting too far out such as Tiamt or other roms.

The thread is: [GUIDE][US WIFI ONLY] How To Root Your Xoom From 3.2 Stock

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1170760

Thanks,

loosegoose
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macarmody:
Need further changes

I too was incredibly dissapointed that the SD card wasn't writabe and decided to reroot using the instructions you refer to. No problem rooting but that alone didn't make my card writable. After not finding a hack that I was comfortable with I flashed back to Tiamat 1.1 and am glad I did. SD card is writable plus I have all the other goodies. Waiting for the devs to release their own version of 3.2 rom.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jase33:
You can write to the sd card using root explorer or ES file explorer (free) on a rooted xoom running 3.2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DM-Man:
hello guys

i am new to android OS...that means a n00b...:D but i have successfully root my phone with this kernel http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

currently Kies gives me this info:

Current firmware version: PDA:KE2 / PHONE:KE2 / CSC:KD1 (VNO)

Baseband ver: I9100UHKE2

Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 root@DELL101 #2

Android ver: 2.3.3

Build number: GINGERBREAD.UHKE2

what i would like to do now is to update to the latest firmware is that possible?

thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bracketb4d:
Hi,

If Kies shows no update, you'll have to go the route of manually updating via Odin.

This guide shows you how, don't make the mistake I did of downloading the kernel only tar file - you need the big file around 250/260 MB.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DM-Man:
Hi,

but this file has the latest firmware in it? because from the info:

UHKE2

Firmware info

PDA:UHKE2

PHONE:UHKE2

Build date: 11/05/2011

Generic CHO (Chile): http://www.multiupload.com/J3L6OOPXC7

UHKE2 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/18GRITPN4M

Password: intratech@XDA

the build date is 11/05/2011 is almost same as the 1 current i am using...:confused:?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Then their is no later firmware on XDA you will either have to source it yourself or use Checkfus .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=834884

You could even look at the Chile thread right under this thread .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zyxeu:
Hi DM-Man,

As far as I know there is no official update for any Chilean device.

The only way to enjoy other versions is as already said to "manually" change via odin.

The "Chile thread" can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1104410

Best regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DM-Man:
thanks for the info...but from what i read is any way if i change the CSC that it could pick up the updates?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DM-Man:
can you assist me as to summarize which kernel & rom i will need if i update it manually?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zyxeu:
You can always update through Odin and get the latest software from e.g. Intratech's ROM thread. Carriers usually do not update that frequently and you may be stuck a long time to a version.

If you want to use the Chilean CSC then you have either the old seldom updateable official ROM option or you have an always manually updateable "Frankenstein" ROM option.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Guitarplay825:
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but maybe this would be a good starting point for us to post our own UOT Kitchen interfaces, give tips for other users on how to utilize every function the Kitchen gives us, and basically show off our work!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bik2101:
quick question, how do you use the stuff created from UOT kitchen? is it just simply installing something on your phone? or you have to push the files to your phone to certain paths?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Guitarplay825:
You have to upload files to

Uot and then it will give you a zip to flash. I've been trying to use it with CM7 but I'm not having too much luck. I want to change my icons, battery, notification bar, ect.but I'm having a bit of trouble. All that really changes is the variety, font, and some colors of the notification bar.

Sent from my HTC Droid Incredible 2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ruvort:
You should try metamorph..... it was made basically to solve that problem.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Guitarplay825:
I was thinking about metamorph, I guess I should look into it a but further. Thanks for the suggestion!

Sent from my HTC Droid Incredible 2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] pol45:
Does metamorph work on HTC sense?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
didn't mean to hit the thanks button lol

but yes.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Guitarplay825:
I just tried to run metamorph and it says it can't run because I don't have enough space in my system folder. Is anyone else experiencing this/know a fix for it?

Sent from my HTC Droid Incredible 2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
just open it again, I have this happen sometimes too.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Guitarplay825:
Now it works. Does anyone know where to find good morphs for cm7 or how to make your own?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
there are guides for EVERYTHING. good is your friend.

I hate doing this but I will. google" how to make metamorph theme" first pop up

http://www.google.com/search?client...ow+to+make+metamorph+theme&btnG=Google+Search

very easy. have fun
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jonathon2011:
Here is the one I made today, I only had a few minuets so there are only a few changes.

Mainly the boot animation and icons are changed to a more honeycomb feel.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
umm. what rom lol?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jonathon2011:
OH duh lol opps.

CM7 beta 1
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] pol45:
Is this for metamorph ?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jonathon2011:
No, it was made using UOT kitchen
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 06stang:
Good is your friend too
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
I meant google smart ass.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] LowFire82:
I just did some minor tweaks to the icons, font, and battery on my stock FY...very pleased with the way it came out :)

Amazing how the simple things change the entire way the device looks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] trock79:
This should be in themes and apps section, but anyways.

I am updating my CM7 theme and when I am finished I will post it in our themes section. I have used the UOT kitchen in the past but found there were things I could not do with it. So that is how I got into making themes. Flashable, MM, and Tmo theme engine are all pretty simple, just pick your poison.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 06stang:
pot calling kettle black "google is your friend"
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] XLS125:
I keep getting a force close from the status bar and then none of my edits from my UOT zip appear after I flash. I am on rmk gingerbread. Anyone know how to fix this problem?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] masamichi7:
I can never get the boot animations to actually work when using UOT zips. Just stays stock. I uploaded all three system files, and told it to push to 'data/local'. Maybe I should push it to another folder?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] qbnlykwhoa:
Just use root explorer and go to to system/customize/resource

the file is called VZW_bootanimation.zip.

Just back that one up and rename the new one the same and drop it in there, BAM!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] masamichi7:
Ohhhh! Okay. I had seen something similar in another forum. Thanks a lot!
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jallenashley:
How can I update to Mango Beta 2? I ran mangoforall to provision my Samsung Focus. Mango Beta is working fine right now, but i wanted to see if the was a way to update the Beta 2?
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] munkeyphyst:
what version are you currently running.

Settings->about->more info-OS version:

If it's 7661.WP7_5_Trial (mojobld).20110607-1657, you ARE running Mango Beta 2
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jallenashley:
Yeah, that's the OS version. I guess Beta 2 has been out for longer than I thought. Thanks for the help.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperSport:
I'm guessing the newer beta's are not available over the air? In Dude, WIMU? I see ver's 7.0.7702 and 7.0.7712, among others that are also newer.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tytnlover:
Is there a way to go from being unlocked in NoDo to unlocked in Mango B2? I've read in other threads that you're supposed to move the CustClear.provxml file to the Windows Folder on the phone. I've sending it to myself through email and downloading, but I can't find it under where the Email attachments are supposed to be. (I was trying the WP7 Root Tools app). I've also tried to make a Windows folder with that file in it and put it directly onto the Focus after using the WP7UsbStorageEnabler... Can someone tell me what they did? By the way, I have no trouble actually updating to locked Mango B2, I just don't want all the sideloaded apps not working.

Edit: Never mind, I somehow was able to do it using the unlock.xml in the provxml folder.
[Galaxy S II General] greyhulk:
I bought a SG2 some time ago and loved it except for the idle battery drain. For the life of me, I couldn't seem to get it to stop chewing battery when it wasn't being used. I even tested it by charging it to full and leaving it overnight. It lost about 20%.

Remembering that the iPhone 4 had excellent idle battery life, I decided to give it another go just for the hell of it. I hate iOS as a daily driver, but I figured at least I wouldn't have to worry about battery life.

These are my observations:

1) Idle time on iPhone 4 is indeed better. When it's not being used, it uses no battery. However, when being used heavily, the SG2 actually seems to get BETTER battery life than iPhone 4 when it is being used heavily. Not sure why.

2) I severely miss being able to send/upload high quality videos and pictures. I hate the restrictions that Apple places on file size. I don't always have wifi readily available and at least with Android, you can upload large videos to Youtube over the cell connection.

3) I miss the integration in the photo album with social services. It's annoying having to launch an app every time I want to upload a picture/video.

4) The camera on the SG2 is definitely better. You get more fine detail on objects that are further away, no doubt due to the higher megapixel count.

5) I think most apps on iOS look better and are more functional, but the problem is, you have to launch an app to do anything in iOS.

I really wish Samsung (and maybe Google in general) could solve the idle battery drain. Losing 20% over 8 hours without even using the phone seems rather high when you factor in that you'll be losing that battery life whether you use the phone or not. Theoretically, this should mean that the iPhone would get better battery life with the same use, but I'm not finding that to be the case so far. I will probably be going back to my SG2 very soon.

Sorry for the long-winded post. Just wanted to collect my thoughts and present my personal findings.
[Galaxy S II General] vikas776:
U r right about battery consumption .

But i m sure Android is going to be so much improved and vast in features that we cant compare to any os in the world in future.

Biggest plus of Android is community like this and the freedom to change things inside it.
[Galaxy S II General] qwerty warrior:
agree on most of the things u said there

but

when it comes to battery life i have no idea why its soo random with some people

i lose about 1% an hour on KE2

(stock was on the phone when i bought it no root )

but since i installed KF3

i lose about 2% an hour

rooted flashed from odin
[Galaxy S II General] jonny68:
I must have responded to 10+ questions on this forum in the last 24 hours as regards battery drain, i get 25+ hours on my GS2, if you search on here you will find many tips that will substantially increase your battery life.
[Galaxy S II General] bruce258:
check the new kernel ninephetamine. Have used the modified 1.4v (with deep sleep enabled).....promising results with undervolting.

Currently OC 1400, and undervolted.:D
[Galaxy S II General] tfn:
Simple Answer

Iphone does not loose batter on idle cause it puts all apps to sleep state if not used for a while

Android phones in general are always using data for like your emails, facebook, etc if you have set the apps to connect say every hour or so

IF you leave WIFI on it takes up battery as well

I am quiet happy with my SGS2 ( 12 -15 hours ) heavy usage and I am used to daily charging. and its just the day time hours unlike people who may be posting their night time hours as well which add anything form 8-16 more :D
[Galaxy S II General] greyhulk:
I'm not interested in disabling everything that makes Android what it is. If I have to modify it to the point that it's an iPhone, I might as well use an iPhone. I'm well aware of battery saving tips for Android. They almost always involve shutting down all automated services and anything that retrieves data. This is not a solution. I have some e-mail accounts on periodic pull and the most important ones on push. On the iPhone, I have all e-mail accounts on Push.

I also don't particularly want to use a custom ROM. I prefer to stay stock.

I'm not getting horrible battery life on my SG2. In fact, I get around 15 hours with the same kind of use as that on the iPhone 4. I would just like to be able to set the phone down for several hours and not lose a quarter of the battery.
[Galaxy S II General] zabihjan:
i have tried every single battery optimisation and calibration tricks on my Android phones. My first Android phone was a htc hero, second SE X10 and Now Galaxy S2.

All the optimisation and stuff works if you sacrifice something on your phone. i like my display to be sharp and easy to see. I want my email notification to be prompt and so many other things.

I used to be Windows mobile user my last handset was Toshiba TG01. i never ever had any battery issue.

It is to do with Android system, it needs to improve. it has all the pace now and so many chances.

if this roumor is true then IOS will shrink sooner than 2015:

http://www.mobilechoiceuk.com/News/iPhone+5+delayed+until+2012?/5990
[Galaxy S II General] codeworkx:
Why my Lamborghini needs more fuel than my Fiat Panda? I can't understand. Crappy Lamborghini, back on Panda.
[Galaxy S II General] KaliKot:
Well if riding the Panda can get me through the jungle instead of half of it, why not?

Also, the Panda can get me more food via the App Store.

Granted though the Lamborghini has alot more fancy features and doesnt have mindless sheep following it

Anyway, coming from an SGS1, then an iPhone4, I heartily agree with the OP. Android is awesome but it's still rough around the edges. Sometimes the ease and boring simplicity of IOS is something that I miss, along with the Apps and definitely the games which Android is sorely lacking.

But then again I'd be reminded of steve and his itunes bloatware. ugh
[Galaxy S II General] LouisJB:
Yes, but when Lamborghini is parked it should use the same as the Panda! (I.e. zero.)

Google really should minimise the stuff going on when the phone is idle. Google also needs to do something about all these rouge apps that always start up services that always run in the background. They should provide some way of limiting/stopping the CPU usage of apps running in the background.

Even the official XDA forum app still servers up adverts in the background eating up your battery (and bandwidth) if you press home instead of backup to exit.
[Galaxy S II General] blunted09:
wifi sharing is a bit of a bug that drains battery like crazy. If your not rooted thats definitely the screen off battery drain for sure. If there was a reason to root, just root to freeze that one rogue app.
[Galaxy S II General] thekit:
LOL I like ur metaphor.. but at least give something better than Panda hahaha :p
[Galaxy S II General] LouisJB:
Nope, the wifi sharing bug has now been fixed by Samsung in the stock KF3 release available via Kies.