yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkkid85:
I flashed speedmod k15h-t24 and also the Su+busybox to achieve root.

But i still dont see an option to enable lagfix on CWM 3

When i go 2 Speedmod advanced menu,i still dont see an option to enable lagfix.

Can som1 pls guide me?

I hopefully did not flash the wrong kernel

pls help
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timeworm:
There is an option format to EXT4 or somthing EXT4
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkkid85:
Yea i think i seen that on SpeeDmod Advanced features!

Are u sure thats the thing that i shud be doin?

can any1 help out there.>?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gigeaky:
if i remember right you need to select "convert filesystem to EXT4" if i remeber right
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hostilevader:
Yes.

You have to enter in recovery mode (vol up+home+power) and then, in speedmod options, choose that.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhu1:
Judt download cf's ext4 app. Very easy to use and safe and ignore the error whoch says cf root kernel not detected. Worls wonderful on my galaxian kernel!

Sent from my sgs

kernel: galaxian

Rom: jetpack
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkpoon:
Hi there,

I have read quite a few forums/threads/blogs but still haven't found a simple answer.

Basically, I am still using stock rom (Samsung Galaxy S2) and have install many apps. If I do choose to root my device, do I need to reinstall all the applications?

I know I should do a backup before I start anything but if my device hasn't been rooted yet. How can I do a backup?

Appreciate if someone can give some pointers on how I can root without completely removing the existing rom and wiping out all apps that are installed.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rumon:
Usecfroot
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
Yes.

Besides, rooting will NOT delete anything from the device and it has nothing to do with ROM change, you will keep your current ROM.

Regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inkyadrian:
It it depends on what version of ROM you have. You will need to use Odin and flash as PDA , xwdd insecure kernel. Then you can run oneclickroot. This will keep your apps.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sleepycat3:
Two ways. Both keep your apps, settings and data:

1) Flash CF-Root kernel using Odin. (search for the CF-Root thread in the original Android Development section)

2) Flash an insecure kernel using Odin (search for insecure kernel in the Galaxy S 2 section) and then run Superoneclick from your PC while hooked up to the SGS2.

Personally, I went for the CF-Root method as it is easier. You just end up getting the yellow exclamation triangle at boot, which you can remove by either using Odin to flash the stock kernel in again, then running the ClockworkMod app (it is installed by CF-Root) and flash the unzipped CF-Root zImage file back in, OR, you can use a USB jig that you can buy off ebay for a few dollars to remove the exclamation mark.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibes1234:
hey guys,

I have managed to read up quite a bit on rooting my Samsung Galaxy S2.

From what I understand, I would need to install kies(already done) for the usb driver, then install Odin(done) and download the insecure kernel xwkdd(also done) to flash it

It was also mentioned that in order to remove the yellow triangle on boot, I would need to flash the stock kernel and here's where my confusion is.

I am using the Indian version of Galaxy S2 and would really appreciate if I get help on exactly WHICH kernel to choose as a stock kernel for my device. I did see the kernel list, but not too sure whether it is meant for other nations.

My phones specifications are:

Baseband Version: I9100DDKE4

Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555root@DELL101 #2

Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3

PDA: I9100XWKF3

PHONE: I9100DDKE4

CSC: I9100ODDKF3

So before I go ahead with rooting, please help me with selecting the correct kernel so that I can join the root world... :-D

Thanks in advance,

Vibes
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veyka:
CF root kf3 is the one you need.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Witherwings:
Thanks for the info needed it as well.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] R.n.G:
thx for the info
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibes1234:
thank you very much. i will browse and see if i can find it in the thread which has the kernel list.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] z.alimohamed:
CF-Root is simple and quick. Well, after reading how to get it done.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] st41ns:
I'm pretty much in the same boat but I don't know which cf-root to use.. how do I tell?

I'm on kernel version DUKH1
[About XDA developers] Metuschelach:
Hello,

I want sell my HD2 with Android on it. Android is free. But how is it with HTC Sense? Is it legal to sell to use a custom ROM with HTC Sense on it? How is it with the WP7?

Regards,

Metuschelach
[About XDA developers] Metuschelach:
Is that the wrong part of the forum to ask that?
[Verizon Droid Charge] blueis300:
My 4G signal with my thunderbolt used to be good in my area. Now with my new charge it stays in 3G most of the time. I toggle LTE on and off and 4G comes on but doesnt stay. I thought I read this was a problem but dont remember the fix. I read some people were having problems with 3G and a new sim card fixed that. Should I try that first?
[Verizon Droid Charge] blueis300:
While im in the q&a and already have a question my phone also feels like a dog compared to my thunderbolt. It opens things slow and the transition from screen to screen is slow. Will it get better?
[Verizon Droid Charge] hazard209:
Give us some more info about what you're using. ROM, kernel, CWM version?

Try toggling airplane mode and see if this is a temporary fix. Be careful with the LTE switch some people claim that it fries your radio.

I posted a HOW TO thread in general with a few scripts and tweaks for performance if you want to give them a try.
[Verizon Droid Charge] blueis300:
Im complete stock. Ive done battery pulls and toggled lte on and off but nothing stays and very inconsistant sitting in the same chair in my house where as my tbolt worked just fine. New to this phone and hesitant about rooting just yet.
[Verizon Droid Charge] hazard209:
Ok. The reason your phone is slow is because you're on stock. Samsung developers, the idiots that they are, decided to use the rfs file system which is considerably slower than ext4. Ext4 is the lagfix you will see in most of the ROMs.

Just a recommendation, never do a battery pull unless the phone has been frozen for 20+ minutes. It's an easy way to corrupt stuff and your phone may decide to hate you and go on a force close fest or bootloop for the fun of it.

Did toggling airplane mode do anything? You didn't mention. Lol.

I was hesitant about rooting this phone when I first got it too. But it's more of a workhorse than it will ever be on stock. There are plenty of guides on how to root and this community is pretty dedicated to aiding anyone with problems. So if you decide to take the plunge and release the beast within your charge, don't be afraid to ask questions (Just try and search to see if your question has already been answered first).
[Verizon Droid Charge] blueis300:
Ill do some reading and might try to root later in the week. I miss the z4 root for my dx lol. I even had the 1 click method for my tbolt I had luck with. The last 2 leak/official gb for tbolt have been pretty good for the most part.
[Verizon Droid Charge] blueis300:
I got a new sim card and have done 2 master resets. I get 4g for a little while and then either no 4g or no signal at all. I called and they said see what happens.Well now my browser wont come out of landscape mode. They are sending out a replacement lol. I did another master reset and browser came back. Lets see what else happens in the next 2 days.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] terracuk:
I seem to have lost my sms notification LED..

I'm using stock 2.1 rom with dual recovery and dual boot. I installed gingerdx on the sdcard and I have booted to gingerdx once to test it out. Now that I have cleared the external boot flag and am back to booting into stock rom on the fone I have lost the green LED notification when I get an SMS or missed call... Does anyone know how to get it back on stock rom?? Is there a setting i'm missing?? Can I push a lib or file anywhere to fix it??

thanks....
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] terracuk:
Solved..

Used dual boot to boot back into GingerDX and setup the LED notification settings.

After booting back into Stock 2.1 rom the led notification is back.

It seems that on the dual boot both roms share some settings.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tripaX8:
My led notifications were also gone after choosing the option "Succession" in GingerDX 010

The only way to disable that option, was by choosing "Blend norifications", but unmarking both options didn't work either.

Neither the "Reset" option worked, neither creating new categories, the led notifiication was always in "succession", and led notifications were gone after messing around fot a while trying to fix them.

My only solution to that was to Restore with xRecovery.

In GDX 010 release history says:

"Disabled LED succession by default. We fixed LED notification in v008, LED succession is not needed anymore."

If anyone has a solution for this would be much appreciated, or may be this is a bug. (I did a full wipe before installing this ROM).

Everything else in GingerDX 010 is working fine, thank you very much doixanh for this excelent ROM.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] charleypark:
is the up and down arrows for the 3g icon broken? the icon is lit up but the up and down arrows never do
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] TB13:
Yea this is a known bug. Hopefully it will be fixed soon.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jobrv610:
Is anybody making football team themes? I'm running evils ROM and I would like to put my Fav football team theme over it. Anybody working on this? If I knew how to I would. Thanks and go texans
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkris2020:
Ok i want to find a fast sense 2.1 i reverted to a stock sense rom but w gb mainly b/c it allowed more memory b/c the 2.1 sense roms would leave about 430/760 some-odd mb which is not enough for my apps and moving to sd makes it harder for them to appear on the phone so i need a rom thats fast and will have much more than 430 some mb's of storage
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hgoldner:
Try Nils' Business GingerSense 2.1/3.0 mix.

The thread is here.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkris2020:
funny i flashed it but my main problem is that there was only about 380mb of storage for apps, much less than what i wanted
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheWhiteBandito:
Try Pure Speed http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=14888784#post14888784 It's a pure Sense 2.1 rom ported from the EVO shift 4g
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkris2020:
running that right now, do you know how i can change the notification drawer back to the original color w/h loosing the task manager
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheWhiteBandito:
Not sure, I think that was a recent change in design.

Sent from my HTC Incredible
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] cristipurdel:
Sorry, if it was already requested, but for 2.3.3 JVQ stock the app it isn\t working. The one from I5500 or another HTC phone. Has anybody managed to find an apk which doesn't fc?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ludovicianul:
Here you go.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] cristipurdel:
1.3.1 force closes, but 1.3.4 apparently works
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MattSkeet:
Hi guys

I've noticed that if I use apps like total commander or files by zenfield or any file manager by matter of fact and let's say cut/paste photos from gallery to different folder, go back to gallery photos are still in the same folder plus same photos in new folder.

It looks like photos are copied but the cache isn't.

However if I use built in file manager that is included with touchwiz ux all photos are moved properly.

Any ideas?
[Android Software Development] giovesoft:
Would you have always with you an expert in photography?

Suggests the optimal settings for your camera and equipment to be used to make great photos based on what you want to photograph.

Features:

- Nearly 60 different categories of photos: Portraits, rainbows, fireworks, the moon, etc..

A great help for your beautiful photos!
[Android Software Development] the_scotsman:
Sorry, we don't allow paid apps to be posted here, unless you provide a free version for xda members.

We have a Paid Apps forum, but unfortunately, you dont meet the requirements to be able to post in there.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonybhoy:
hi,stuck in villian rom with droid with glowing eyes,anyone got an idea in how i should progress with this before i pull battery:confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Above this post is bootloop thread .

jje
[HTC EVO 3D] borgqueenx:
i want to have s-on again...no matter what needs to be done. it can wipe all data if nessacary.

i dont want the evo 3d anymore. this phone lags all the way, and since an hour ago i noticed the camera has alot of dust or something underneath it... something i cant accept because its clearly visible on photos.

Now im going to try to get rid of this phone because there is a law here wich states i can return a object within 7 days...dont know if that counts when i signed a contract though...i wanna keep the contract but not this phone.

i wouldnt be suprised if htc denied me to fix the camera because i am s-off...wich would be bull**** because rooting doesnt make riscs on dust behind the camera bigger. so i need s-on again, if i cant manage to send this phone back.
[HTC EVO 3D] luderbeck1:
Your answer is in the Development section.
[HTC EVO 3D] reverepats:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1194053
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Odysseus348:
I'm going to flash Gingerdx rom to my X10 mini, before that I took a backup via Xrecovery.

Here is the question:

If I do a recovery what will I get? Will everything be the same the way I left it or just the applications without my personal data and settings?

I need to know, because even for an equalizer setting for poweramp, I spent whole week...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pfonck:
You need an app like Titanium Backup to safeguard your apps. Most custom roms require a factory reset or full wipe to work stable but then your apps are gone.

Btw. Give MyBackup Root a try. Not as fast as Titanium but more user-friendly.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Tommylee567:
xrecovery and cwm does what is called a "snapshot", "photo", "image" of your rom. so go ahead and try it out and backup. then do some changes on the rom (its ok if you change your rom), then go for the restore and check it out. you will be surprised to see it back on the same way you left it.

If you had used some applications on windows like "Acronis True Image", it is just the same (theory) way on the android on your phone.

Good luck

BTW: as pfonck described on the second post, that is for individual apps backing up and restoring.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Felimenta97:
Hey,

Let me explain what happened. I made a backup with xRecovery, installed CWM Recovery and tried to install CM7 Mini, but it stucked at bootlogo (it stopped running). Then I removed the batery, so I could reboot the phone and make a restore. Ok, it restored perfectly, but when I made the reboot, It appeared a screen say something that the system couldn't be restored completely. And then, a lot from my apps disapeared, incluing Market and Titanium Backup.

What happened, so?

If I try to install another ROMs, it may possible fix it?

Sorry for my english :(
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] XxLordxX:
Try wiping user data, dalvik cache, battery stats and restore again ;)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Felimenta97:
Thanks. As soon as I can, i'll try!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] XxLordxX:
Only one thing, we two are Brazilians, why don't we speak português aqui? lol. Anyway did it worked to you?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Felimenta97:
Claro. Não estou com meu celular, devido a problemas pessoais, mas quando eu puder pegar ele, eu aviso.

-----------

Of course. I'm without my phone, due personal problemans, but when I got it back, I warn (?)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DooMLoRD:
[ info ]

ok guys this is a FLASHTOOL compatible firmware package for

stock SE FW:4.0.A.2.368

android OS version: 2.3.3

device: Xperia Mini

Model no: ST15i

Model code: Smultron

[ screenshot ]

THANKS TO Jozinek FOR PROVIDING FILES & UPLOADING FINAL FTF AND TESTING IT ON HIS DEVICE

Thank you Flays for ur kind donation!

[ download link ]

ST15i_4.0.A.2.368__GENERIC_(1244-2098).ftf

mirrors:

deposit files

hotfile

uploading.com

FileSonic

[ how to use FlashTool ]

FLASHTOOL GUIDE - HOW TO for n00bies

this was posted in X10 section but is even relevant for Arc/Play/Neo users

[ rooting instructions ]

check post #2

Detailed/Step-by-step instructions as posted by droxperia FOR MINI PRO (u can follow those instructions just use the corresponding files from this thread)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DooMLoRD:
[ rooting instructions ]

before u proceed... make sure that u have read this:

[How-To] Safely test custom kernels / custom ROMs and get back to stock SE 2.3 ROM (we are interested only in custom boot.img section)

AT LEAST TWICE!

How to use FastBoot:

[Newbie Guide] adb/fastboot/bootloader/android 101

[ requirements ]

phone is on stock firmware: 4.0.A.2.368

bootloader is unlocked

boot.img from this post

fastboot files

SuperOneClick PC app (i recommend SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse) OR Flashtool

[ how to root ur Xperia Mini Pro ]

make sure u are on stock firmware: 4.0.A.2.368

download the boot.img provided below and save it in same folder as fastboot.exe

power down phone

connect phone in fastboot mode (connect device via USB cable to PC)

flash the boot.img using:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

verify that u get [ OK ] at end of flashing

disconnect USB cable

power on phone

when the OS boots up make sure that "Unknown sources" & "USB Debugging" is enabled

connect device via USB cable to PC

start SuperOneClick app on PC, click on Root (OR u can even start FLASHTOOL and then click ROOT)

device might reboot

when u get back in android OS, check app drawer u will see Superuser app

congrats ur device is now ROOTED ;)

[ download link ]

Mini FW 4.0.A.2.368 insecure kernel ( mirror )

[ MD5HASH: 89ba0c69db09401c97043e59e335baaf ]

(this is based on stock kernel only ramdisk is changed)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] harrylwc:
Below link is my rooted system image (img format).

www(dot)multiupload(dot)com/AF56GU8XDT

Just use below command to flash it: (of couse you must unlock you phone first)

fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce flash system rootsys.img

Below link is the guide how to re-lock Xperia mini:

www(dot)theandroidsoul(dot)com/guide-how-to-relock-boot-loader-on-xperia-arc

it worked for my xperia mini st15i,I already tried it.but DRM (Digital rights management) and trackid can't work.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jean001luc:
My build number is 4.0.A.2.364

How do I bring this up to 4.0.A.2.368?

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DooMLoRD:
flash the FTF from the first post
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jean001luc:
DoomLord

Thanks for the quick reponse but I am even more confused now. I thought in order to flash the fimware I had to be on build 4.0.A.2.368.

Is that not the case?

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jean001luc:
Are the rooting instructins (and unlocking bootloader) ONLY for Mini Pro or will they also work on Mini?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DooMLoRD:
if u are already on that FW then u DO NOT NEED TO FLASH FTF...

u need to flash FTF ONLY IF u are on OLD FW...

there are two seperate threads for these two devices...

the boot.img is the only this which is different...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jean001luc:
DoomLorD

I think i may have casued too much confusion.

Let me start at the begining.

I am on build 4.0.A.2.364.

According to the posts at start, if I want to use the ROM then I need to be on 4.0.A.2.368.

Questions;

1) Do I need to be on 4.0.A.2.368 to use the aforementioned ROM?

2) If yes then how do I get to 4.0.A.2.368 as the first article says I need to be on 4.0.A.2.368 to use the firmware. If this is the firmware that gets me to 4.0.A.2.368 then Im going round and round in circle - e.g. im not on 4.0.A.2.368 but cant get to it as I need to be on it in order to flash the firmware

Hope that makes sense
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DooMLoRD:
ok somethign to clear up confusion:

1) this is not a ROM

2) this is a Original (untouched) SE Firmware (FW)

3) this thread gives u 2 options

- (a) update/flash to newest FW (no requirements other than FLASHTOOL)

- (b) if u want u can root this FW (using boot.img provided)

to get to latest FW u need to flash the FTF (link in 1st post) using FLASHTOOL...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jean001luc:
Thank you. Makes perfect sense.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jean001luc:
I used Flashtools 3.0 to flash the firmware for STi15 (Mini). Went through the process and at end states I need to turn on phone, activate debug mode and unknown sources. So far so good. Once this is done Flastool shows choice of two devices that mine should (Mini Pro (SK17) and X10 ) It did not show Xperia Mini.

I checked the devices folder and found one for Sk17i and one X10. There is no folder for STi15 (Xperia Mini).

When I checked my build number it says 4.0.a.2.368 (was previously 364).

Does this mean flashtool has worked?

Can I now continue with Root process?

Thanks

Edited as follows:

Flashtools wont root it as it doesnt recognise the device. I believe I need to create a folder for STi15 and put appropriate files in there. What are these files? Do I need to edit any of them?

Superoneclick got to 'Rooting device Step#5' and just sat there for about 15 minutes before I disconnected it.

Edited again:

After disconnecting it went to step 6 and 7. I reconnected device and it said Busybox not installed - install it?

I selected Yes.

Completed and said device rooted.

I rebooted, ran Superuser, installed Root Explorer, Ran Root explorer, got the prompt from superuser for permissions. Granted permissions and it seems I have root access :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tsak8:
Hi everybody!

Is there a way to find out if i have an unlocked bootloader or not?

I have the right firmware version in my Mini and i really want to root it!!

Can you easily reverse it to stock condition for guaranty reasons?

Thanks!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] FastDuck:
Root without unlocked bootloader...

So, as the topic says.. Is there no currently known "exploit" for getting root without unlocking the bootloader?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DooMLoRD:
no

ten charssss
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] FastDuck:
Well, that sucks and i guess i have to seach for a solution for this. If i have read the info on different sites correct, then i trash my DRM management if i unlock the bootloader or?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] r33p:
Drm gone forever if u unlock
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jean001luc:
Ive just received a message about a .377 update on my Xperia mini.

can i accept this or is that not possible now that Im rooted?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DooMLoRD:
If u have unlocked bootloader of ur phone then DO NOT accept any OTA updates... U WILL BRICK UR PHONE...