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[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Army_Spec_Ops:
yes i have admin rights. im running XP
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smtom:
Stumped here....
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SlimSnoopOS:
My only suggestion is if you still aren't properly rooted, try running unrevoked on a Mac. I rooted my Inc using a friend's Mac as I did not have to install drivers and it worked well. Is this an option for you?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Army_Spec_Ops:
not really.i dont know anyone that has a mac.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RMarkwald:
I did root my girl's HTC Desire about a month ago, and I couldn't get Unrevoked to run at all, just stuck @ Waiting for device... I installed the modified USB drivers from Unrevoked before hand, and that didn't work. I also installed the HTC Sync drivers, and after I did that, things worked. I had to use a different tool to root her phone, but maybe this is the issue?

I have seen where you can install HTC Sync, then uninstall just the program and leave the drivers.

I am rooting my friend's DInc tonight after work, I'll make note of the steps I use (it's been awhile!), and post back.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Army_Spec_Ops:
EDIT: WOOHOO!!! SUCCESS!! I had to uninstall and reinstall HTC Sync then uninstall it again :D :D :D :D :D
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SlimSnoopOS:
Welcome to the dark side!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RMarkwald:
Good job bud! I was just looking to update you on the steps we took last night to root my buddy's DInc, but you got it! Welcome!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] airjordanmmix:
go to application, development, check mark to usb debugging before you connect the phone to the pc. the Unrevoked will let you know that your phone was connected.. if i did it anybody can do it because im kind of new to this. i did it to my htc evo, htc hero "with Superone Click" and droid incredible so far
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FXPILOT:
[Q] Calkulin+Clemsyn 1.5ghz Froyo Combo VERSION 6 without game mod & working mouse

Has anyone made a version of the Calkulin+Clemsyn 1.5ghz Froyo Combo VERSION 6 with the game mod removed and working usb mouse?

Would be great to have a version of this great rom that allows the usb mouse to work.

I see others have asked also but have seen no updates
[Motorola Triumph] Kizniche:
Over at SDX, b_randon14 found sudo residing in /system/xbin/

So there's really no need for Gingerbreak, as it comes from the manufacturer with all the requirements for rooting (r/w /system and sudo), minus the terminal emulator.

Just open a terminal, issue "sudo" to gain root, then symlink or rename sudo to /system/xbin/su and /system/bin/su
[Motorola Triumph] Fodoom:
Worked like a charm. To symlink, in your (downloaded) terminal type:

sudo

ln -s /system/xbin/sudo /system/xbin/su

ln -s /system/xbin/sudo /system/bin/su

Might be worth the time to mention it. Dont forget to install superuser.
[Motorola Triumph] TomXP411:
This is scary, though, since it allows apps to issue su commands without going through the superuser app.

I would still recommend installing the Superuser app, so you know when an app is requesting root access.

I think we should also test and find out whether it's safe to remove sudo. I DO think users should have a method of obtaining root access without needing to hack the firmware, but I don't like the thought that it can be done with no user notification or permission.
[Motorola Triumph] Fodoom:
I guess renaming to su would be a better idea, from what I understand superuser checks for access to su but not sudo. Any idea? As explained in the original post of this finding, bad apps use their own backdoor method of obtaining root.
[Motorola Triumph] davidfig:
Interesting

So if this could be made a script. Then we could un-root just as easily for protection. I only need it for barnacle.

root

--------

sudo

ln -s /system/xbin/sudo /system/xbin/su

ln -s /system/xbin/sudo /system/bin/su

unroot

-------

sudo

rm /system/xbin/su

rm /system/bin/su

RIGHT?
[Motorola Triumph] b_randon14:
Just to clarify things.

1. Superuser does prompt when a app ask for either /system/xbin/su or /system/bin/su. The malware apps that use root exploits do not gain root access like this so superuser does nothing to stop that. You are still unprotected from root exploit apps(apps that use ratc, gingerbreak psunuter, etc.) even with superuser.

2. My root way is for people who don't want to use superuser, so you don't have to download supersuer app in order for my root method to work. That will just replace the symlinks you created with the su binary included with superuser giving you the superuser prompts everyone seems to think makes them safer.

3. As long as you know what you install on your phone, you will be good. Over at sdx, most kernels for the intercept don't use supersuer instead it just uses a su binary that doesn't have to prompt for root access. I have ran these for almost the entire life of my phone and have never had any problems.

4. Don install suspicious apps if you don't want to ruin your phone!!!

5. You can install superuser after using my root method, but I just provided this way because I don't like superuser(it's annoying and doesn't help out that much) but it seems no one feels they are safe without superuser.

6. I suspect VM added this sudo binary because in a backup script added by vm in the hidden/data/ partition uses sudo in order to backup some of the files on the phone.

7. You are just as safe using this root method as any. You just won't be notified when a app requests su through bin or xbin(but if a root exploit app is ran your screwed no matter what). As long as you know the apps on your phone are safe you are good. Just don't be dumb and download any app you come across, only used trusted apps. (i.e. root explorer, autokiller, a whole slew of any other well known apps)
[Motorola Triumph] Kool Breeze:
I used this method to root my Triumph...my first rooted Android device! :D Thanks, b_randon14, for the information!

Afterwards, I installed Titanium Backup - Root and backed up my Triumph. Will Titanium Backup restore my entire device (including ROM) back to its state at the time of backup? Or does it only backup my applications and data? Before I go messing around and screw something up, I need to know that I can at least get my Triumph back to the way it was when I backed it up!
[Motorola Triumph] Fodoom:
@Kool only apps and data.

Sent from my rooted Moto Triumph
[Motorola Triumph] Kool Breeze:
Thanks.

Is there an app that will back up the ROM and system files?
[Motorola Triumph] Fodoom:
You have to flash CWM (ClockWork Mod) and then you can back up ROMs by booting into recovery mode. After that you could install ROM manager (premium) to use a GUI (Graphical User Interface) to more easily manage your backups.

^^

Sent from my rooted Moto Triumph
[Motorola Triumph] Kool Breeze:
OK, thanks. I see some research in my future! :)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacsonmoore3:
Ok guys this is what i did...my friend said his phone was a samsung infuse 4g so i use the guide to root his phone..when i flash a rom on the phone come to find out it was a damn samsung captivate now it want do anything..but i can still get into the download mode..can someone guide me to the right thread
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkuso:
Maybe you should try with http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1153310. If u can get into download mode should be easy to fix. What it's does when u turn it on?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacsonmoore3:
ITS DOING THIS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDWmGrUPFjw
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gogoad:
If you can get to download mode just try flashing any of Captivate ROM's (preferably stock).
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkuso:
As gogoad says, u can try with this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=731989 that will leave the phone like new. But careful, dont unplug the phone in the process. There is http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=995143 too and it is safer but dosent contain bootloaders.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacsonmoore3:
i know this is a damn question...but do i use one-click to flash a rom from download mode
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacsonmoore3:
thank you guys this thread can be deleted cause....ITS FIX FIX FIX FIX!!!!!!!!!!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdamOutler:
I see that the issue was corrected.

For anyone else who has this issue: You will want to use a 301kohm factory mode download jig on resistor between usb pins 4 and 5. If you don't have a dongle, then just stick the leads into the usb port and fish around. This will put the device into download mode. It will work because I see that your phone is actually booting up.

Someone showed me this video last night in the Infuse4G chat room. I would have responded then, but I did not know that there was a thread. I saw that you were flashing using Infuse4G One-Click Back-To-Stock UnBrick. I took that download down because of the confusing name. I also made some changes to the wording.. Device ID is now "This package is intended for:". Infuse4G One-Click Back-To-Stock will be down until I can figure out some way of distinguishing it from One-Click UnBrick.

In the Infuse4G forums they don't have a problem with bricking, so they call flashing back to stock "unbricking"... lol.. Anyways, I figured "when in rome, do as the romans do" so I put the word UnBrick at the end. Sorry if the naming convention confused you and I am working to correct that.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xijar:
Does that include bootloaders adam? Im guessing no thinking infuse bls would kill a cappy.

Sent from my i897 running MIUI 1.8.19 with TalonMTD kernel.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdamOutler:
The infuse has locked bootloaders. This is the way it should be. We don't need to flash the bootloaders, so they are not included.

Think of the bootloaders as that which initializes the hardware and provides download mode. The kernel is what adds additional features. There is no reason to modify the bootloaders when the kernel can be changed.

The Captivate 2.3 upgrade was done improperly. Instead of changing the kernel, they went the lazy way and modified the bootloaders to use an existing kernel to save time. On HTC phones I guess the bootloader and the kernel are joined somehow so bootloader unlock is important. We don't have that problem. We have 4 stages of booting.

With this information, you should be able to see why ilI think the bootloaders should be locked on the captivate.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkuso:
they should, less bricks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenjen:
Ok so I posted this in general but maybe I should've posted it here so yeah...

So when I hold my finger still at the left side of the touchscreen (as far as I can), for example when dragging the youtube cursor thingy (then the left side would be the bottom..), it will start to jump around.. Or for example when swiping the homescreen to the left. If I hold my finger still at the edge of the touch screen it will also jump around.

And for some reason this isn't happening when charging (or connected to the pc)

Anyone else having this problem?

Edit: Something to note is that this is my second GSII having this problem. Although the first one I had was a really a lot worse.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
Could be some moisture or high humidity affecting it! I also sometimes have TS problems, I then just clear the screen and make sure my fingers are dry enough. Just could be.

Regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenjen:
Yeah I tried clearing it.. But as I said it is not happening when connected to AC.. So yeah.. It's mostly annoying when trying to select a specific time in a video.. It's nothing major but still, such an expensive phone shouldn't have such a problem imo.

I will return it tomorrow.. If I remain the only one I know of having this problem..

But just to be sure.. You don't have this specific problem?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
Nope. I don't. And please do make sure that the problem is enough to send the device for RMA.

When you are charging the device it gets hot, so there is less moisture and humid on the screen. So again, clean your phone screen with a micro fiber cloth and dry your fingers too, then see again.

If it still remains, then your choice.

Regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenjen:
It's as soon as I plug in the cable (tried holding my finger on the ts while plugging it in, and when I did, it immediately stopped). And yeah I really cleaned it thoroughly.. But.. Could it be the touchscreen protector?.. With my other phone it didn't make any difference when I took it of, so I really don't want to take it off if not necessary cause those things are 5 eu each :/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
Hmm, a pricey protector, shouldn't be an issue. But still it could be the reason.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenjen:
I think I'll just go to the store tomorrow and if they ask me to remove it, I will.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenjen:
Oh and thanks for your help.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] TaintedCross:
So for the last few days I've been having this really bad distortion coming from the back loud speaker whenever I try to play games, listen to music or anything. I've tried messin with the volume but its still distorted pretty bad. I'm not sure what's caused this? I've tried factory resets but nothing I've done so far has fixed it. Any ideas?
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] TaintedCross:
No ones had this issue?
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] skadude66:
Sounds like a hardware issue more than anything.
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] letsmotor:
droid speakers

i'm in similar boat...only way i can talk on phone now is by putting caller on speaker phone - not ideal! my speaker started sounding awful about 2 weeks ago. i've temporarily purchased samsung charge (don't like it) and plan to return it before 14 days. will probably purchase bionic but wish i could wait til newer offerings coming out in oct-nov. speaker is hardware issue as noted by other response. bummer for you, bummer for me!:(
[Motorola Droid and Milestone General] TaintedCross:
Mine is distorted at any sound level
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emanuells:
Hi there I wanna learn how to downgrade any radio version to this one 2.05.00.06.10 any help will be really appreciated it. Please if possible explain it step by step, thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imheroldman:
Here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715485

Sent by Supersonic!
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] paintballa628628:
Hey does anybody know of any sweet things to do with the sk4g besides rooting it and flashing a different rom... I get kinda bored and look for things to trick out my phone but I'm not having much luck finding aything. Any tricks or hacks you know about I would love to try. Thanks for any help in advance.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] rinxx:
Holding x and the menu button down; shoots rockets

Sent from my SK4G
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] paintballa628628:
Shoot I tried that already....
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] badboi_zero:
Lol. What was that secret game on the original Sidekicks that you unlock pressing a button combo? Snowbored?
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] Datlilboricua:
Yea but i doubt its here lol

Sent From My Rooted Sidekick 4g XDA Premium App
[Galaxy S II General] Electroz:
So I was messing with my phone and I found a cool easter egg I wanted to share.

Go into settings>about phone, click repeatedly on the "android version" block.

After clicking for 10 or 15 times you will get a funny picture show up on screen! Check it out!!!!

Zombies and Gingerbread men!!!

Sent from my GT-I9100M
[Galaxy S II General] spookyx:
Cool

Rofl :)))))))))))
[Galaxy S II General] kryptoner:
It was posted on 26th July (maybe before that)....

here is the link- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1053751&highlight=feature+discoveries&page=19
[Galaxy S II General] tfn:
yeah old news.....

I wish they had changed it in version 2.3.4 same old artwork ;)
[Galaxy S II General] Archer:
And in equally "current" news, Britain has had it's first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher.
[Galaxy S II General] mostyle:
Well, technically, it could be argued that the Prime Minister is STILL a female. :P

They way he and georgie buddy buddy'd together..
[Galaxy S II General] jonny68:
Didn't know that myself i wonder if there are any more hidden things to be found too:p:D
[Galaxy S II General] jonny68:
an old witch would be a more apt term:eek:
[LG Optimus 3D] badd1e:
Hello guys.

Just got this phone on the contract upgrade and have decided the battery life is no where near as long as what i need, so going to buy a BB insted.

just wondering how much i could get for this?

Wil come rooted.
[LG Optimus 3D] mmace:
60p

why go from a smartphone to a feature phone?
[LG Optimus 3D] projectsome:
If you've had it less than 7 or 14 days (network dependant) they might let you send it back, then you can upgrade to your fruity phone!

About £230
[LG Optimus 3D] mad_sunday:
A Blackberry? bit of a girly phone that. You can get spare batteries for the LG on eBay, 2 batteries and a stand alone charger costs about £8 then you can always have a spare in your pocket/handbag ;-)

Pete
[LG Optimus 3D] abo_mara7:
There is a 3500mA battery, but it will make the device much thicker.
[LG Optimus 3D] Jabbypants:
The Galaxy S2 has amazing battery now I can easily get 2 days from the one I picked up recently, where as I could barely get any more than 13 hours from the O3D.
[LG Optimus 3D] AtroX_cc:
Yes, but SG2 is not 3D, so can'really compare them, no?!? ;)
[LG Optimus 3D] dinoric81:
You can compare as the battery life is terrible on the Optimus 3D even if you don't use any of the 3D features of the phone.
[LG Optimus 3D] cproaudio:
It's ugly but you can buy a 3500mah extended battery for the O3D. I just ordered one for $9.99 on ebay with cover and free shipping.
[LG Optimus 3D] DevJackey:
actually... you can't really compare because Optimus 3D is still 2.2 and SG2 is 2.3

and... Super AMOLED+ vs LCD

If SG2 doesn't have much more battery life then something is wrong
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] paintballa628628:
Anybody know of any sweet apps that will spice up the sk4g. I'm starting to get bored of facebook and stuff like that. Any suggestions are appreciated, both free and paid. Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] tylermaciaszek:
are you into games?

because battle heart, star blitz destroy gunners are awesome time passers!
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] yogi2010:
how bout Tegrak Overclock, to play with your processor speed, and voltages(paid version)?
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] xmeatizmurderx:
Pulse is a must have, amazon app store, things like groupon are fun to find all kinds of local deals there are a couple related apps
[Motorola Triumph] jasoncol01:
My Triumph's Time without a signal is currently reporting 86% and has been as high as 98%.

Based on what I've read, this is extremely high and is killing my battery.

I've tried the xtr50fix app but it hasn't fixed the issue.

Is anyone else having the same issue? Anyone found a fix?
[Motorola Triumph] idbl_fanatic:
I added the following to the build.prop file, and it seemed to have helped a LOT

# begin build properties

# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh

ro.build.id=FROYO

ro.build.display.id=FROYO

ro.build.version.incremental=1010_2_039

ro.build.version.sdk=8

ro.build.version.codename=REL

ro.build.version.release=2.2.2

ro.build.date=Tue Jun 7 16:28:48 EDT 2011

ro.build.date.utc=1307478528

ro.build.type=user

ro.build.user=user

ro.build.host=builder

ro.build.tags=release-keys

ro.product.model=MOTWX435KT

ro.product.brand=Motorola

ro.product.name=Caymus_VRGUS

ro.product.device=Triumph

ro.product.board=Triumph

ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a

ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi

ro.product.manufacturer=Motorola

ro.product.locale.language=en

ro.product.locale.region=US

ro.product.rat=EvDo only

ro.wifi.channels=

ro.board.platform=msm7k

# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device

ro.build.product=Triumph

# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint

ro.build.description=Caymus_VRGUS-user 2.2.2 FROYO 1010_2_039 release-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=Motorola/Caymus_VRGUS/Triumph/Triumph:2.2.2/FROYO/1010_2_039_110607:user/release-keys
[Motorola Triumph] jasoncol01:
Thanks for the tip! I'm now down to 3% TWS.

Hopefully this will help save some juice.
[Motorola Triumph] rubejb:
Sorry, I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to cell signals and whatnot. What does the EvDo only mean? Does that limit your connection in any way?
[Motorola Triumph] maxpower17:
I'm not 100% sure, but I think it is supposed to prevent the phone from dropping to 1x? If so, it didn't work for me.. my phone will still drop to 1x occasionally after adding that line.
[Motorola Triumph] garymachete:
Damn, I always have 0% time without signal..

MOTWX435KT
[Motorola Triumph] firefly2004:
Evdo Only

Evdo only you will get 3G, but you can't call or be called and also no regular SMS.
[Motorola Triumph] rubejb:
Ok, I may be a bit of a noob, but this doesn't seem correct. I don't think it would stop you from making and receiving calls. Sounds like it just affects for the data connection.

I believe another poster above me is correct in saying it only does 3G, won't drop to the slower data connection.
[Motorola Triumph] idbl_fanatic:
Because it isn't correct, I have no problems making or getting calls, OR sending, and getting SMS
[Motorola Triumph] freedomispopular:
Would this be the same as accessing the network settings and manually setting the preferred network type to Evdo only?
[Motorola Triumph] idbl_fanatic:
No, that way will not stick, it will revert back
[Motorola Triumph] TheBritton:
Time without a signal drains battery intensely. I found that if in a wifi zone to set my wifi to never sleep. Wifi radio uses far less juice than 3g radio.. especially if it is searching for a better signal. I did this and it helps GREATLY to save battery life.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] montecristo1:
Belkin Grip Vue TPU clear case $9.99 & Zagg Invisible Shield for $9.99.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] shawnp582:
Found a Zagg Shiled at Tj Maxx and Marshals 2.99

Found a Zagg Shiled at Tj Maxx and Marshals 2.99 for the Tab:D
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] montecristo1:
I bought my tab a zagg from Marshalls for $7.99. I only saw the ipad zaggs for $2.99. You got a good deal.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DoubleD84:
Just a quick question about the boot-up time after the flashing of Gobstopper.

Atrix is rooted, unlocked, tenfars CWM on a stock 2.2.2

Used Rom manager to flash update.zip (after format data/cache/dalvik) and i didn't see any errors and it looked as though it went through. It has been on the boot animation for about ten minutes now.

50% Battery when I started

How long should this first boot take?

if it's looping.. Battery pull -> restore back-up through recovery?

Thanks

**UPDATE: White LED flashing?? Is the battery almost dead now?**

**Update: Booted finally after about a half hour but the digitizer is reversed.

Another update: shutdown -> battery pull -> turned it on.. waited 10 minutes on the boot animation -> F%^& It! -> restoring backup through recovery

Backup restored but the digitizer is still reversed(mirrored)... wtf?.. saw a post about this some where before.. I'll try to find it again

Thanks: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182782&highlight=touch+screen+reversed

Update: on trying to get the fix working for the touch screen I ran into ADB returning "offline" for my phone.

Tried this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=974824

but still getting offline device from ADB... frustrated much? I think so!

Update::

After a bunch of reboots, i tried booting into recovery to try another backup. It didn't start the recovery but went fully into the home screen. Touchscreen now works and I can connect with ADB. I have no idea why it started working. Can anyone shed some light on it?