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[Droid 2 General] Lord Ned:
I need to send my D2 back to Verizon for a replacement (Keyboard isn't registering presses, double letters, etc.)

I had rooted my D2 originally.

I have pushed the stock SFB to the Phone (Which did not wipe out my apps/settings?)

I then ran Root Checker which returned False, and indicated the folders + files did not exist.

I then did a System Reset, and went back to square one. I re-activated the phone (Did not add any accounts though).

Is there anything else I should do before sending it back to Verizon?

Thanks!

Edit:

On a similar note, What's the difference between an Oxidized and Deoxidzed SBF? Same with System-Only and Full.

(I pushed the Full SBF to the phone, but I'm curious what the other ones are)
[Droid 2 General] orkillakilla:
It didn't delete your apps or data? Interesting. You should have gone into a bootloop after the SBF, requiring you to go into the stock recovery to format system/cache....

As far as odex and deodex'd. Stock ROM's have odex files for every system app installed on the phone. Supposedly they are supposed to help speed up the startup time of the phone.

Deodex'd is obviously when the odex files have been removed, usually to save room in /system and also to allow themeing.

Full SBF includes EVERYTHING the phone came with (ROM, Kernel, Bootloader, Radio, etc.)

System only SBF is only the operating system. You would use this if your not worried about going back to complete stock, and just need to reload the OS.

Hope this has helped!
[Droid 2 General] Lord Ned:
That's what I thought @ Still had data.

(Unless this process requires an SD card to work, I don't have one in my phone because it's dead :( )

I flashed it twice, once with the phone on and connected via RSD Lite 4.8, I just selected the phone there, picked the SBF and hit start... It restarted the phone into some boot-loader like menu, said it was recieved a SW Update, restarted itself and... nothing change.

So then I did it again but started it in the boot-loader like menu to no difference, so I just did a factory reset.

Thanks @ Explanation though!
[Droid 2 General] orkillakilla:
You should be good. Just make sure your system version is 2.3.20 (I think that's the latest version, haven't had a d2 for a while). Make sure your boot logo and boot animation are stock, and that you don't have superuser install.

Sent from my HTC GingerBolt powered by the lastest Synergy ROM
[Droid 2 General] Lord Ned:
They are indeed stock.

I took my D2 into the store today to see what they had to say, I have no idea if this is truthful or if the guy was just making it up to sound smart (Never can be sure after listening to other people talk about your own field :p)

Said that the missed keypresses + double repeats I was getting was from the phone having overheated at some point, and the keyboard is coming away from the keys a bit (The rubber mat is 'bubbled' a bit in some spots) were indicators of overheating too.

No idea if this is true or not, but he said warrenty should cover it and I just have to call into Verizon so I'll do that.
[Droid 2 General] orkillakilla:
I'd have to say the phone would have had to get pretty damned hot to do that, but who knows. As long as warrenty will cover it its all good.

Sent from my HTC GingerBolt powered by the lastest Synergy ROM
[Droid 2 General] Lord Ned:
I agree... The previous owner might have left it in the sun or something... Did that with my DS, turned itself off but it was fine in the end.

Gonna call Verizon tomorrow, too late now. Thanks for the help!

I'm still curious as to why the full-sbf didn't factory reset it though.
[Droid 2 General] The Albatross:
is Root Checker an app?
[Droid 2 General] Lord Ned:
Yes. It attempts to do something that requires Root to do. If it fails, it tells you. It then checks if the superuser app exists and if the folders for root exist.
[Droid 2 General] Hand Solo:
I have the same problem with double entries on the physical keyboard. I've had my phone for a year and I'm pretty sure I have never had an overheat (and definitely have never left my phone out in the sun). I attributed this to CM7 nightlies, but now I doubt that.

Anyone else have this problem?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CescVicious:
Hi there, i am currently using Wolfbreak's TW009 with BB.54 and zKernel, but i want to switch to Goro's 3.60 kernel (or 3.62) can i just flash Goro's kernel over zkernel or do i need to go back to Stock kernel first?, in that case is there a way to go back to stock kernel without resetting the whole thing? o.o :confused:

EDIT: i just flashed the new custom kernel over the old custom kernel, it worked :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zhanjia:
hi, i need help, i want on gb with unlocked bootloader and custom kernel and rom for live with walkman , i want to switch to ics , what should i do first ? flash the rom first or flash the ics ftf. file first ?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whitefang3456:
Make sure ya get all files needed before doing anything :) Ya need to (1) unlock bootloader, then (2)flash required Kernel for ICS. Then (3)get to the recovery mode provided along with the Kernel.Next, (4)flash the ROM and there ya go, (5)Reboot and Enjoy. Hope Helps

Whitefang

To be precise, If ya in locked bootloader status, full wipe and clear cache partition (note these action will getya System Data wiped along) will get ya back to stock kernel everytime. If ya in unlocked bootloader status, just get ya Stock Kernel for Unlocked Bootloader X10 to be flashed via flashtool, then ya will get it worked, your ROM won't be affected. Just RAM and governors and little tweak added within the kernel you flashed. Hope helps

whitefang
[Verizon Droid Charge] theReDkoolAiD:
Check it out seem to work well, been playing with it for few mintues.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsunami2312:
ok, i just rooted my phone today and im trying to install this rom but when i select reboot into recovery it only appears a picture of a phone and a red warning sign i guess... if you know whats going on, just let me know ok.. thanks for your time..
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iblaststatic2020:
You need to flash a custom recovery image. Your looking at the stock recovery with the red triangle. The easiest way to do this would be using rom manager
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BelowTheHeavens:
Download ROM	Manager from the market and flash ClockworkMod Recovery 3.0.2.4
[T-Mobile LG G2x] linuxufool:
The button is there and the mic works but the text is nothing close to what I say. It was so far off I checked all my language setting. Everything looks right to me. I did some googleing on this and other phones have had the same problem after GB updates. Has anybody else had this problem? Is there anything I should check?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] linuxufool:
Resetting phone solved the problem
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jason Lowell:
DELETE, posted in wrong forum
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spyvie:
It's right there engraved on the back.

So, should I be holding Google partially responsible for ripping me off when I purchased this phone? That back cover logo, and the fact that it denotes a "pure Android experience" is one of the bigger reasons I chose this phone.

Obviously LG is most culpable for the poorly written software, and it was T-Mobile who actually took my money, but what is Google's responsibility in this mess? Are there any checks or qualifications that need to be met before the Google logo can be applied? If there are qualifications, did LG meet them in this case?

Am I going to experience this with my next Android purchase, or can I trust that "with Google™" logo?

Just thinking out loud...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mmapcpro:
I like where you're going with this.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] AdamHart612:
From what I can tell the "With Google" designation means pretty much nothing.

See here:

http://www.google.com/phone/

And here:

http://www.androidguys.com/2010/09/30/google-phone-gallery-launches/
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Wedgieburn666:
I agree....although if it's supposed to be a "pure android" experience then losing the Lg Camera app brings us closer to that gesture (I don't need pure and I loved the Lg camera app). I also wonder if the Lg camera app utilizes any Nvidia drivers. If so, maybe Nvidia should claim a piece of the blame pie too. I imagine their deal with LG to get their tegra chipset in the phone included supporting the software and harness the dual-core processor.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spyvie:
I also wonder about the definition of Gingerbread. Is a skin over top the old code all that's necessary?

The inclusion of Nvidia in this inquiry is also valid point. I don't think anyone should be let off the hook.

ETA: We need a smart phone buyers/owners bill of rights
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tokyomonster:
Wat. Gingerbread is far more than just a 'skin over top the old code'. Just sayin'
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spyvie:
It should be, but "Gingerbread" on the G2x is running the same kernel as Froyo.

Again, just thinking out loud...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tokyomonster:
And? The kernel stays the same, yes, but that definitely does not mean that the Gingerbread update is 'just a skin'. There are a ton of underlying changes to the actual Android framework that are completely independent of the kernel.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] AdamHart612:
If you're really wondering whats different check here:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.3-highlights.html#DeveloperApis

I agree LG's build is lame, but don't see how anyone but LG/T-mobile are to blame for that.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spyvie:
I never said it was "just a skin", not sure why that is in quotes. I'm just wondering if there is a standard that must be met, and if so has LG met that standard here.

The GB on my G2X does not seem to be as feature complete as the GB on my N1. At what point does it become Google sanctioned Android 2.3.3?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spyvie:
I do, and I'd like to use it as leverage to get a more satisfactory response from LG/T-Mobile
[T-Mobile LG G2x] AdamHart612:
So you would whine to Toyota because your Lotus is unreliable?

Nvidia just supplied the SOC, to blame them for the crappy software another company wrote for it is ridiculous.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spyvie:
I don't know if the word whine would properly describe my actions, but, If I suspected my Lotus were unreliable because of a Toyota component then I would take exception at some point.

How is Nvidia's rep with open source drivers?

I'm still more focused on Google pressing or helping LG to get this right.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] KingDavid63:
Ill be honest im rooted and been on cm7 awhile (so nothing to complain about to begin with) and went to ota today just for the hell of it and flashed green icons and installed all my **** and believe it or not this thing aint bad at all... blazin fast... honest feels faster than cm and faux ****... gps is instant... now if you aint rooted i dnt know what to tell you... but im gonna give it a run and hope we get some themes for it... i missed a2dp and this thing reallly is impressin me... a
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Nospin:
Google holds no blame here. Android is open source, leaving manufacturers to mess it up all they want. "With Google" doesn't mean much, my understanding is that means the phone was developed with input/approval from them.

To a previous poster, a phone has Gingerbread when it is built on the Android 2.3 base. Manufacturers can strip and change it all they want, but if it's 2.3, it's gingerbread.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Seanathan:
Google should hold their manufacturers more accountable to release updates in a timely manner. Rumor is they will.

Ultimately, it is LG's fault. T-Mobile is just an accomplice to the situation. T-Mobile doesn't develop software, LG does that. T-Mobile is responsible for our happiness in this situation and can directly rectify any issues (money back, new phone, etc).

The only negative implications Google can receive is eventually a bad name. I do believe they will soon be forcing manufacturers to release updates more efficiently than they have. Otherwise, it will start hurting them.

But to blame Google would be silly. They release new software, the manufacturers tinker with it for their needs. Our sister phone, the G2, has nowhere near the problems we have. Why? Because HTC does a better job with their developing. Plain and simple.

Blaming Google in this situation would be like blaming Bosch instead of Volkswagen because your car is running horribly.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dvan13578:
Have you looked into the apple iphone? My wife has one, its a pretty solid device with not many problems.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] BarryH_GEG:
There are solid Android devices too. Perfect? No. Solid? Yes. The reason iPhones don't have as many s/w issues is the OS is locked down like Fort Knox. That's what MS is trying to emulate with WP7. Personally, I'd take a bit of s/w wonkiness in order to be able to customize my phone the way I want to.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] AdamHart612:
Agreed, it's the end implementation that matters, and in this case that product came from LG/Tmobile. Nvidia and Google both delivered components that have been proven in many devices yet this one is uniquely full of issues.

LG/Tmobile are the ones to get pissed at for whatever issues you have with your G2x.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spyvie:
The Bosch / VW analogy doesn't really work here. If the Bosch logo were prominently displayed on the car's exterior, and the Bosch components were fundamentally responsible for the car's basic configuration and capabilities then maybe you would have a point.

I'm not blaming Google so much as I am taking them to task for allowing their logo to be displayed on a poorly executed product. Make no mistake, the appearance of that logo greatly influenced my decision to purchase this defective product. The other point that should not be misunderstood by anyone involved is that this does in fact influence future purchasing decisions and brand loyalties in a negative way from Google's perspective.

So, to recap, here are two simple facts...

1. The LG G2x is a troubled product, with a higher than average for the industry percentage of unhappy owners.

2. Google's name is on it.

Edit: I'll put it another way... I can't blame Google for LG's incompetence, but I can at least partially blame Google for duping me into buying this defective phone.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
Sorry but it sounds like you need to contact Google with these claims. I'm pretty sure the logo does not signify any approval or sanction. I do know that devices without Google's proprietary applications (market, gmail, gtalk, etc.) are not branded with the logo.

I don't agree, but talking to Google directly is your best route I'm sure.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JBO1018:
T Mobile adds their bloat to the builds and are responsible for testing them fully for functionality and stability.

Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wpf54173:
For what it's worth, I've been on the same g2x since day one and love it. For all those people having problems, try the miui rom!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] AdamHart612:
The only Google logo on it is "with Google." The meaning behind the "with Google" branding was updated Sept. 29 2010, "'with Google' phones have been optimized for use of Google mobile services, providing easy access to Search, Voice Search, Google Talk, Google Maps, Gmail, Sync, YouTube and Android Market (where available)."

The G2x does all of those things great. So they duped you into buying it by saying the G2x does things well when it does do these things well? I don't know your phone's issues, but I bet when its not rebooting or overheating etc it probably works great.

Yeah Google could should do something to fix the horrible state of Android updates.

My last Windows laptop (Asus g71Gx) had inexplicable GPU driver issues and had Microsoft stickers on it. But Asus was who my complaint lie with, not MS. And thats who I had issue with, and who eventually replaced it with a defect free laptop. If its just the weak Gingerbread build that bothers you, then don't use it? CM and Miui blow any manufacturer build away.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] PhantomRampage:
Quit bi*ching about it. If you didnt like the phone you should have returned it while in your grace period. Better yet, you should have done some research on it before buying it.

If you gotta blame someone, blame yourself; you could have easily gone with another phone. Google/T-Mobile did not put a gun against your head and force you to buy it, so don't hold them accountable.

If you're just going to complain about it and not trust "with google" anymore then just switch to an iPhone and call it a day.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] TJBunch1228:
Love my phone, have from the start. Had I gotten defective devices, I would have used the return period to get a different phone. I blame Google for making me a ****ing junkie for their OS.

Sent from my LG G2x
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Seanathan:
I still think that analogy works. Bosch creates the basic ME7 or ME9 ecu and VAG engineers modify it to their needs, criteria, and specifications. Similar to LG modifying the Android OS to their needs. The ecu controls EVERYTHING on modern cars. On the majority of German cars their name is everywhere in the engine bay. There's no Bosch sticker on the back of the car; my point is that it doesn't matter.

It's obviously not required by Google to have their name on the phone. It's a selling point from LG. The problems with our G2x's are from LG's doing, not because Froyo, Gingerbread, etc are unstable platforms.

I see your point, but I just don't think Google should be blamed. I certainly don't think Google duped you. That's all. :) I do think they should create some regulations for manufacturers so they stop giving us unfinished product. Eventually, it will make Google look bad if poor programming on the manufacturers end continues.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] TJBunch1228:
Lol VAG engineers.

Sent from my LG G2x
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Seanathan:
haha first I thought, what is so funny? :D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] richteralan:
No way to compare a closed system with an open system.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] scooter247:
So I was wondering I hate my HP computer its slow and always reboots. It to displays the windows logo can I hold Microsoft responsible because HP has crappy software added on that bogs the computer down or the lack of proper drivers installed on it.

Oh wait android is open source and the manufacturer can add what they want. Its not Google's fault if a manufacturer can not manage to write proper drivers.

If you don't like it go to ISO its nice and locked down.

I have had my g2x from day one and I love it. LG is new to android. Look at other manufacturers first highend phone 9/10 had problems.

These early companies had it easier due to the fact that there were not many other android phones on the market.

Food for thought.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jcbofkc:
:rolleyes: Maybe you should not do that that as often as you do.

What do you hope to accomplish? There are a dozen threads bashing the big, bad, evil companies. Why can't you just piggyback one of those threads. Google is a piece of crap company with no moral or ethical standards. We all knew that before buying the phone.

For the last time. If you phone is broken.....wait......wait..................wait for it............return it. Problem solved!:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spyvie:
Think back to the mid 90s, this question (substitute Packard Bell or Gateway for HP) was actively being pondered. And Microsoft's public image was taking a pounding over very similar issues.

One significant difference, Microsoft has always clearly labeled beta software as beta. I can't recall similar situation where a product was offered for sale several months before the operating software was functional.

The G2x should have been sold with a disclaimer that it was running very rough beta software and should not be relied upon as a primary phone.

Incidentally, I still have my original launch week G2x, I never saw the point of forcing some hapless employee to open a series of boxes just to find one that was slightly better than the one I already had. I have not contacted the BBB or T-Mo customer service or anything like that. I am not demanding my money back. I have issued no ultimatums nor leveled any threats... I am simply asking questions and making a couple of points about a frustrating consumer experience.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jcbofkc:
Hey Spy...You have been around the forums longer than me, but I am happy to try and help you with your issues. What is wrong with your phone that you have been unable to resolve?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid_does:
anyway.....my adb ability and fastboot ability has mysteriously disappeared

ever since I started using cherryblur (V0.4d IIRC)

the dev (navalyt) suggested me to sbf or flash back to stock.

whats currently the safest way for me to go back to froyo?

cheers
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid_does:
Bump

Sent from my semi de-blurred atrix forged on Mt Olympus
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xploited:
Use a froyo CWM fruit cake. Wipe before and after. ;)

If all else fails, flash a 2.3.4 sbf with pudding.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid_does:
If fruit capes fail then use RSD to flash gingerbread and pudding right?

Sent from my semi de-blurred atrix forged on Mt Olympus
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paschalis:
IF you have cherryblur that means you are unlocked..

probably you have and news tenfar port of CWM or the official via Rom Manager..

right?

i think cherryblur is only by cwm flashable and not fastboot(no need to)

so.. the safest way.. is CWM zips..

make a backup of what you are right now..

and then flash a fruit cake of froyo.. or maybe an old backup if you had before you went on 2.3 ..

AVOID sbf's..

If the contain bootloader stuff, you are screwed! :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xploited:
Fruit cake shouldn't fail. It should flash without problems. I meant, if fruit cake doesn't fix your problem, only THEN use RSD to flash 2.3.4 sbf with pudding. (You are unlocked, right?)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid_does:
tenfar's unlocked CWM

unlocked yup ;)

cheerio, I'll give it a shot tonight
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid_does:
heya dudes

sorry to revive thsi thread

tried to use a froyo fruit cake to flash back to froyo...BUT in the middle of flashing the zip it popped up a warning "noob check: build prop...olyATT" or something along those lines.

is that because my build prop is showing the french version of the atrix instead? cherryblur 1.3 is based on the france ROM...soo editing the build prop shoudl fix my problem?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jason Lowell:
Hi! I'm a long time reader and new poster... so here goes

I'm running Cognition 4.5.3 and the latest existz kernal on my Captivate (thanks to you guys) and am having one hell of a time getting the Mobile AP feature to work on my phone. It'll randomly get stuck on the "connecting..." dialog. Eventually it'll state "error" under the "Mobile AP" text. I think I remember having this same issue with a whole different ROM/kernal combination, but not 100% sure.

It seems to work just fine if I go to the change mobile ap settings screen and then hit save and try again. I thought it was my MVNO with AT&T, but I have a friend with actual AT&T service who has the same ROM (stock cognition kernal) and has the same problem getting his Mobile AP functionality to function.

Any ideas guys? Thanks ahead of time!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZealotOnAStick:
Can anyone point me to, or provide me, a list of ROMs that support Optical Trackpad wake for the Incredible? I had a Trackball Wake option on my Eris, and I really miss that on the Inc.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chernyi:
I flashed Cyanogen Mod last December before my first Dinc broke and I believe it did. But it doesn't have sense fyi