yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amrael:
if i remember, there is a thread in the "theme and apps" section, about managing the useragent to be sure it won't revert to the "default" useragent(the mac one in your custom rom case ^^ ) after closing the app or rebooting the phone .

just in case it reverts again to the Mac one after a reboot ;)

[edit] my bad it was in the android original dev section :p

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1126826&highlight=browser

that's probably how he modifies it, so it will revert to the mac one after a boot :/ (modified framework-res.apk, so you will need to learn to use apk manager if you want a "stock" behaviour).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Instagib101:
Or just never reboot! (jokes :P)

Thanks for your diligence mate, very much appreciated
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] HeeroYuy84:
Viewpad 7 rooting :confused:

I tried to root with superoneclick 1.7 (rageagainstthecage)

but it remount the system with read only access? and i am not able to use busybox or rom manager to install clockmod, any advise please?

"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 rageagainstthecage...

337 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.015s)

OK

chmod rageagainstthecage...

OK

Running rageagainstthecage...

ROOTED

Pushing busybox...

1090 KB/s (1062992 bytes in 0.951s)

OK

chmod busybox...

OK

Getting mount path...

/dev/block/mtdblock7

OK

Reading OS Version properties...

Version: 2.2.2

OK

Remounting system with read-write access...

OK

Pushing su-v2...

822 KB/s (26264 bytes in 0.031s)

OK

chmod su...

OK

Creating /system/xbin...

mkdir failed for /system/xbin, File exists

OK

Copying busybox (/system/xbin/)...

OK

chmod busybox (/system/xbin/)...

OK

Installing busybox (/system/xbin/)...

OK

Pushing Superuser.apk...

1366 KB/s (196521 bytes in 0.140s)

OK

Remounting system with read-only access...

OK

Running a SU test...

Success!"

I can use adb shell to go into the device and do a SU, but when i do a chmod to system directory to do a clockmod, it wont work as it is read-only..

seeking advice on this one..

Thanks!
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] HeeroYuy84:
bump.. any help????
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] HeeroYuy84:
help???????
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] brainmaster:
Dumb question: have you tried with:

adb remount

And then:

adb shell

chmod
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] HeeroYuy84:
C:\Users\Aniki\Desktop\SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse>adb remount

remount failed: Operation not permitted

any ideas?
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] brainmaster:
Yes, either you didn't activated the USB Debugging in the Settings > Apps > Development. Or you don't have root on your phone.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] HeeroYuy84:
i did, i have got superuser in my viewpad, and the logs say success in rooting

i can do a adb shell but there is no prompt when i do a su :confused::confused:
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Letitride:
This one works for my VPAD7 running Froyo 2.2.2 (which I believed is the newest OEM ROM) - http://android.modaco.com/topic/343143-rooting-and-installing-clockworkmod/

Add'l VPAD7 hardware/firmware info - 2.6.32.9 and 1008_3.350

Download & install ES File Explorer and copy the *.apk file in the link to your microSD card - restart phone, run the apk and then install cwrecovery, etc. Read & follow the directions in the modaco link carefully, and you should be fine.

A word of caution - the older ROMs written for VPAD7 are NOT compatible with the newest touchscreen ("ITE") hardware. FYI - the Clean Viewpad7 V1.0 ROM might or might work. Have a BACKUP of your original stock/oem first done before doing any custom ROM flashing.

Good luck !
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Letitride:
Is busybox installed in the same subdirectory or folder as your adb and/or fastboot ?

From within the shell, do you see a $ at the beginning of the prompt line - indicating that SU is off. If you see a # at the beginning of the each prompt line - then SU is on and you are good to go.

Before running the su command, try running the mount command first. Give it a moment and between these 2 commands issued, if it switch to a # command without error messages, then you've been granted SU access, and, you should be good to CHMOD & flash, etc. etc.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] taospirit:
hello, i want to root mine, but i don't know how to Place my device into debugging mode can u tell me please?

edit: i found another way, i used Gingerbreack method. it's all right.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Letitride:
Trying to recall how I did mine as DW has the VPAD7 now ....

Assuming you are connecting your unrooted, stock VPAD7 to a Windows-based PC for the first time, it should be recognized as a new USB / removable devices, etc. - and will auto-install a few drivers & go thru the setup sequences, and when it's done, you will seee "hardware installed & ready to use" - including PC Tools for synch. calendars & address book with MS Outlook.

Disconnect & reconnect the phone, and the upper status bar should indicate "USB connected" - open it & you are prompted to turn it "ON" and generally speaking, USB debugging mode box is checked. If not, click & bring up your device's settings, look in Application settings and then under Development, it should be the 1st. box.

Again, this is fairly basic so I suggest doing a bit more reading first and know what you are doing to root, or get someone with a bit more hands-on experience to help. If not done right, you COULD semi-brick your VPAD7 although the process to root to gain SU access is "relatively" safe - but it's tricky & took me a little while to get it done right.

The latest stock/OEM ROM running Froyo 2.2.2 is fairly good overall, has full access to Google Market for apps downloading, and only needs a few minor tweaks and add-ons as enhancement to make this tablet "fly" on the run - and the OS is stable with decent battery life (although I wouldn't mind seeing Gingerbread on it - my HTC Eris is running 2.3.5 now) Even after you gained root, you might want to leave the ROM as is and use it - I'm doing that now (rolled back from one of the few "working" custom ROM).

Good luck ! ------ and, BACKUP, BACKUP, and BACKUP
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] haree:
hi

for debugging mode go to

Settings>applications> development (here u chek the USB debugging ) that's all

for rooting i have used gingerbreak it worked for me

can also read the below two links

link 1 : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1015005

link 2: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1156034

hope it help goodluck:D
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] InTheater:
I finally succeed into rooting and installing Clockwork into the viewpad, that how I did :

1. GigerBreeak 1.2 (install apk)

2. Download BuxyBox instaler 1.19.2

3. Terminal :

su

mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock7 /system​

4. follow: android.modaco.com/topic/324042-clockwork-recovery-for-mi700n700viewpad-7/

cp /sdcard/flash_image /system/bin

chmod 755 /system/bin/flash_image

cat /dev/mtd/mtd3 > /sdcard/orirecovery.img

flash_image recovery /sdcard/cwrecovery.img​

tricky one to remount the partition, but that was the missing link for me.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] GilViking:
I have tried many times to root with Superoneclick 1.7, 2.1, 2.2 all I ever get is "Waiting for device" after ADB killed and restarted and deamon started.

Gil
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Letitride:
Are you running Vista, Win7 or XP SP3, try using a different PC and/or OS - uninstall any installed USB drivers for the device, reboot & try it again.

Also, are you using the provide micro-usb cable or using a generic one, try a different one.

Lastly, while "waiting for device" message is showing, quickly unplug & reconnect the micro-usb cable to the pad, and, wait - be patient.

If you still cannot do it (SOC 1.7 is proven to work best, newer ones are NOT) - use the GingerBreak apk instead.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] GilViking:
Thank you!

I will try your recommendations later today (West Coast USA).
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] GilViking:
Successfully Rooted VPad7

I finally got it rooted. It appears that my problem was neglecting to run stuff as administrator on my Win7 Pro. I ended up using SuperOneClick v 1.7 which is not that easy to find.

Thanks to all who helped and wrote the software!

Gil
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] jaomadn:
Hallo,

Im a newbee also in android rooting, i had some question and clarification about some terms and hope someone can share their knowledge.

Here are some of my questions:

Im confused with the img backup file of each partition. Does redirecting again to each partition mean restoring the individual img file to each partition ex"cat /sdcard/mtd3_recovery.img > /dev/mtd/mtd3"

or we need a tool like in linux which is DD or DDRESCUE or something else.

For instance my backup individual partition img file i created before i install costum rom. If im correct in restoring the individual image file to each mtd partition is possible does it means im

back to the state where i used the original stock or before i installed the costum rom. Its like in linux where if u restore a dd root image file to the partition you will back to the state where you created

the image backup.

Does NANDROID backup means using a CWR recovery to backup the original/stock+rooted rom and restoring it using the same process from a costum rom will means im back to the state of original/stock+rooted rom

Im still in the rooted state right now. i just want to understand a few things like restoring to original/stock+rooted before i procedd to installing costum rom and other tweeking on the device.

Hope someone can share some info.

Thanks in advance.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Letitride:
Here's a quick guide to general principles of flashing ROM's (and factory RUU) in the Wiki section of XDA, and there's another sub-section of FAQ, please refer to it as a newcomer (we all were at one point ...)

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Flashing_Guide_-_Android

It's best NOT to mess around with individual *.img until you move beyond beginner's level to a higher "comfort" zone - in general, we use the tools already built-in by CWM - which has a submenu with functions for Backup, Restore (and, advanced & selective Restore)

It will create and read from the sub/directory created on the mSD card, and use it to accordingly.

You are rooted at this point, it is VERY important to go into Recovery Mode with CWM already installed/working, and make a Backup of your stock/factory ROM in its current state, this is your baseline - and, save a copy to your computer (Windows preferred) Make sure you write down any settings as necessary for future reference ...

Then, you can explore and install custom ROM by flashing the Zip saved/moved to the mSD card - and go thru the initial Setup steps. When your new ROM is working & stable, running smooth - go back into Recovery & do a Backup (a new subfolder will be created with everything you need to Restore later on, if & when needed - it will be time/date stamped for easy reference.)

If something go wrong, boot into Recovery, then select Restore & highlight your last known working saved Rom, and it will prompt you to reboot/restart once it's done. **

After a while, it will become second nature - just remember ** to always do a full wipe (dalvik, cache & system) when changing custom ROMs (which you should & will learn along the way - to clean the device of any old, residual codes & settings, etc.)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] raj3534:
Friends after searching for few days im unable to find any custom rom/kernel or any mod to overclock my 600 mhz processor to 800 mhz ..i found an overclocked kernel available for s5570 which is also a 600mhz device..pkz someone help me
[HTC Inspire 4G] nhshah7:
hi guys - as my inspire comrades, i'd love to offer you guys spotify invites. it's through this cool service i found called klout that measures your influence via social networks. they give you cool perks (ie spotify invites). anyways, here's the link: http://klout.com/perk/Spotify/Spoti...eeb5e4309f4a1e38f2a120afc3953fb10d7a27e7bf964

[rant]

Let me start this off by saying that I respect and love our mods for all their great work.

However, I have seen more and more in the past month or month.5 that many of the threads in this subforum have been closed. Some because they're no longer relevant for whatever purpose (which is a good thing), but other select threads are closed because they are off topic. The question I pose is why do some off-topic threads have to be closed?

Granted, this is a forum for developers and for phone support, applications, questions, etc, it is also a community. and because it's a community within a community (inspire users), I'd like to be able to have few off-topic conversations without them being closed by the mods. This is also the general subforum and therefore, I think it's appropriate if I want to start a slightly off-topic conversation with my fellow inspire users.

I understand the fact that sometimes off-topic threads can cause clutter, but I think thats most relevant in the case of multiple threads of the same topic.

disclaimer: conan, this post was not really inspired by you asking the other user to use the off-topic forum in the other spotify invite thread, but is a result of various threads i've seen closed recently. also, as i mentioned earlier, i would like to share the spotify invites with my fellow inspire users, not other random people that happen to also be browsing the off-topic forum.

lastly, i'd like to thank all of you amazing people for making my experience with the inspire so freaking awesome. this goes from the devs to the other people like me that respect and love the devs' work to the noobs without who we would be so peaceful and happy without having to tell them to search :P

[/rant]
[HTC Inspire 4G] conantroutman:
I appreciate what your saying about the fact that you'd rather offer these to another inspire user, not just the first random OT user to jump on your thread.

That said, there is an undeniable problem at the moment with clutter on the forums.

While your post is entirely genereous and well intentioned it is not strictly "on topic". I know this may seem petty but if we (the moderation team) are to bring the forums back into line the way they used to be, we need to be consistent in our actions.

You may not have asked for my opinion but I'll offer it anyway.. :p

I would have just picked out a couple of members you'd like to donate these invites to and PM'd them, your two fav devs or someones who's helped you with a problem for example. Perhaps even your friendly forum moderator ;) (just kidding).

I'm not gonna close your thread right now because like I said, I appreciate the intention behind it but let me know when they are claimed so I can close it and prevent it turning into a "Where can I get an invite??" thread...

Cheers.
[HTC Inspire 4G] stonewallmike:
I know this seems contrary to XDA's recent apparent policy of consolidating the number of forums rather than expanding, but maybe a community/off-topic board for various high-traffic devices would be in order.

I also have Spotify, but no invites, and would highly recommend you take this generous guy up on his offer.
[HTC Inspire 4G] nhshah7:
whenever i rant, i like to hear opinions from everyone that i'm ranting about. so thanks for your opinion :) what do you think about having an inspire off-topic subforum? i feel that since the Q&A section popped up, the general section has been MUCH cleaner, so props for that! maybe this well help too, maybe not. oh well.

and also thanks for the advice about PM'ing people - i'll try that next time.

FYI - there's 1 invite left via the link in the OP
[HTC Inspire 4G] gflare:
Thanks, I was able to grab that final invite :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] nhshah7:
cool :) glad i could help you guys out.

all set conan, thanks!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] conantroutman:
Your the second person to bring this up. Are you guys conspiring against me ;)

Initially I refused, as I've tried it elsewhere and it was a spectacular failure.

I will however, consult the oracle and see what he/she/it says....

@the op, gonna close this now if we are all done. Thanks for the rant ;)

Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
[Acer Iconia A500] shaun298:
Try turning off Java while browsing just this forum, better speed.
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
Like night and day. VERY much faster ;)

Keyboard lags less as well!

;)
[Acer Iconia A500] epicnerd:
Not just this site but all sites for me seem to be better.
[Acer Iconia A500] socketrider:
Silly question, but how do you turn off java in the stock browser? Can't find an option ...

Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] bpivk:
Go to Settings/Advanced and disable Enable Javascript option.

Edit: Damn wrong button. You've just got a free thanks from me (they should make the button smaller). :)

Edit2: I wonder how many sites depend on Java. Maybe I could just leave it off. It's a shame that we can't select on a site to site basis.
[Acer Iconia A500] WereCatf:
Java != Javascript tbh. Two completely different things.
[Acer Iconia A500] bpivk:
Yes I know that but TBH I was under the assumption that he meant javascript because I also don't see a way to disable Java on my device. Even about:debug doesn't have this setting. :D

Besides web pages often use javascript not java.
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
Many sites use javascript, and you'll lose a lot of functionality within a site if it's turned off in your browser, such as popup notifications for messages on this site. This is the only site I turn it off while browsing on. I find it funny that a site for handheld and tablets is so draining on them. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] gtg465x:
That's why the xda app exists.
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
Now there's an excuse I've yet to hear lol. An entire site for handheld devices and the suggestion is to use an app to view it instead of a browser. Now that is truly funny! ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] WereCatf:
Tbh, the xda app sucks arse. I've tried it but I just keep getting constant forcecloses in it.
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
+3 ludicrous to have to use an app to surf a site built for the device you're surfing with. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
PS: love your signature, but those are his second best invention ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] WereCatf:
Now that I think about it.. yeah, vanilla-flavored Coca-Cola is his best invention!
[Acer Iconia A500] gtg465x:
This is a site devoted to development. Development is done on PCs. Do any forums work well in a phone web browser? The nature of forums is such that a dedicated app makes sense. Not a new concept.
[Acer Iconia A500] gtg465x:
Sounds like a problem with your device. I don't have problems with the app on any of my Android devices.
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
Here's a fact for you. Most people browsing the tablet sections of this forum, are on their tablets, or phones via xda app, not on PC's. I don't give a rat's azz where the development is done, as that's irrelevant as to what they're browsing the site on. So that agruement falls flat on it's face the very second it leaves your lip, or fingers as that may be :p
[Acer Iconia A500] gtg465x:
Fair enough, but refusing to use the XDA app because you think the forum should work better with your device's web browser is stupid as well.
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
And you're entitled to your opinion no matter how misguided it is, and I respect that.

Peace out ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] gtg465x:
Ok, continue neutering your web browsing experience by disabling javascript. Hope it's fun. Peace out.
[Verizon Droid Charge] vash1053:
I live in a really good LTE area, I almost always have 4 or 5 bars no matter where I go.

I've encountered a strange issue, however, in that sometimes I will have a very strong LTE signal-- but the phone will drop to 3G anyway. Restarting the phone will usually make 4G appear for a couple minutes, and I can speedtest at the usual LTE speeds, but then it will randomly drop back to 3G & speedtest at 3G speeds.

I should note that this doesn't happen in all areas, only a few around town where I'm at quite often. One is right by a Verizon store, and I know that there is strong 4G coverage in that area because all of the 4G phones in there have 5 bars.

Has this been happening to anyone else? Is there a way to switch to 4G-only like on the Thunderbolt? I've done some searching but have so far come up empty handed.

Edit: I should note that I'm using a rooted kernel, but this problem happened before I rooted in the exact same fashion.
[Verizon Droid Charge] ¿GotJazz?:
I'm sorry to say that you probably have no idea what your 4G signal strength really is. You sure can't use the bars at the top of the screen - Those only show your phone call signal strength ... Not your 4G data signal strength.

There is an app out there that will show the different signal strengths available to your phone, but I can't remember the name right now (it's in the Market). If I think of it, I'll repost.

Cheers,
[Verizon Droid Charge] vash1053:
Oh I see... I had just assumed there was a correlation since my speed test results-- around 20mbps down and 6-10 up before switching back to 3G-- seemed to suggest I was getting fairly good reception.
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
Mobile Signal Widget.

Sent from my Droid Charge running Humble 1.4
[Verizon Droid Charge] ¿GotJazz?:
Actually, I was thinking of: Network Signal Info

Hard to say about your 4G reception drop-outs.

As far as the signal strength indication in the status bar, I found out the hard way. There was a posting a few months ago, where somebody was asking if there was a way to force your Charge to use the LTE network all the time. I actually found a way to do it, but there was a hefty price to pay: You couldn't make phone calls or send text messages. When configured to force LTE only, you could get lots of that 4G love for internet browsing, and you could see the 4G icon in the status bar. However, you also saw a red slash for the signal strength icon, indicating there was no signal.

So, weak or no correlation between the signal strength display and actual 4G signal strength. Someone else confirmed this in that thread.
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
The signal strength in the notifications bar correlates to the quality of the calling/texting signal (evdo I think). Has nothing to do with the data signal strength.

Sent from my Droid Charge running Humble 1.42
[Verizon Droid Charge] vash1053:
So I've been monitoring things using the suggested apps for a couple weeks, and I'm getting -65dbm on LTE before it switches to 3G in these select areas... I'll post a screenie when I get home.
[Verizon Droid Charge] jibbypibby:
This is happening here in Tampa a lot lately. Friends with tbolt are seeing same thing. Started three days ago or so.
[Verizon Droid Charge] vash1053:
First ~1 - 10 minutes of being at one of these strange areas:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/vash1053/SC20110816-145555.png

After ~1 - 10 minutes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/vash1053/SC20110816-150708.png

Is there, perhaps, a 3G tower nearby that's erroneously "weighted" heavier than the nearby 4G tower? I have no idea if it even works like that, heh.
[Verizon Droid Charge] MaxBuck:
Had an odd incident yesterday when my phone switched to 3G and wouldn't switch back to 4G until I rebooted the phone.

Rebooting cures a number of ills, apparently.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Birthofahero:
This happens to me occasionally, all I do is switch to airplane mode and then switch back.
[Verizon Droid Charge] vash1053:
I use that method (restarting and the airplane mode trick) and sometimes it works, but never in the areas described in my OP. It might work for a minute or two but it always reverts...
[Verizon Droid Charge] bash_array:
Your phone is set to find and capture the strongest signal regardless of download speed... If 3g and 4g are both coming in at -65 dbm then its really a coin flip but your 3g is winning the consistency battle at holding at or below -65