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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itsjuztin:
First of all, I'm hoping I'm posting in the right forum -- The Vibrant and the Galaxy S 4G are very similar phones. I have the Samsung T-959 Galaxy S Vibrant 4G on Cincinnati Bell. I didn't know whether to post in Vibrant or here, so bear with me :)

Okay, I had CM7 on my phone for quite some time, when randomly it decided it was going to screw up and started force closing EVERYTHING, eventually forcing me to restart my phone. When I restarted it, it didn't come back on. It stayed at the screen that says Vibrant Samsung. I freaked. I said screw it, and decided to try and restore my phone using CWM, but it said my backup was corrupted...

Long story short, I ended up trying to flash a bunch of ROMs, none of them worked because I don't know if I'm using the right ROMs. I ended up screwing up the file system and got the Phone-!-Computer problem. It said the easiest way to fix it was to do this (- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=731989 -) and now I'm stuck at an AT&T WORLD PHONE screen... it's not booting or anything. It's just sitting there.

Here are my questions:

1) I just want my phone to work, even if its just back to stock... Is there a way I can get my phone back to stock? I mean, I know I more than likely won't be able to get the Cincinnati Bell stock ROM, but I just want the Samsung T-959 Galaxy S 4G stock ROM.

2) If there isn't a stock rom, is there a more stable, clean ROM I can use?

3) How do I fix this hugeee problem?

PS, I'm using ODIN, just a heads up!

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Oh, and I also just realized I cannot figure out how to enter recovery or download from here... I've tried every button combo. :( fml.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] josepresas:
yeah dude you got the wrong phone bc the samsung galaxy S 4G does not have cm7 yet. really sucks that that happened to your phone tho. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itsjuztin:
Well, you know, if Cincinnati Bell would give their phones appropriate names and not names that are 30 words long that include names of other phones, I might not've gotten confused.

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Holding down just the power button makes the phone restart... could my phone have possibly rigged all the buttons to the power button, making it to where when I press the power button, it thinks I'm pressing all three buttons? If so, this could be a HUGE issue, considering I need to press the volume buttons individually. :(

I've done some research and I guess my only option is to use a USB jig? Does this sound correct? Or is there another way to fix this problem?

Also, I've noticed when I plug in the USB to the phone and it goes to show the battery, it locks up, battery stays grey, and the white loading rotation thing stops moving.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
do a battery pull. and go into download mode and flash the odin file for the vibrant. it sounds to me like you have the vibrant because cm7 doesnt run on the Galaxy 4g. how long have you had the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itsjuztin:
I've had this phone for about 3 months... I rooted it and installed CM7 2 weeks after I had it, and it just started randomly screwing up yesterday.

I can't get to download mode... I only get two screens - the "battery attempting to charge" screen and the "AT&T World Phone" screen.

I've tried every button combination (up, down, up+down, up+power, down+power, up+down+power) and nothing wants to work. It just keeps restarting.

Since I can't post links on this forum, go to google and type in "Samsung Vibrant Cincinnati Bell" and click the first result. That's what I have.

I just get really confused because like... there's the Vibrant, and there's the Galaxy S 4G. When I bought my phone, they kept calling it the Galaxy S, but when I turn it on, it says Vibrant and Galaxy S, and in the description it says "A Galaxy S phone". WTF. So. CONFUSED.

I'm really thinking this USB jig is my last option. I've already put in my order for it, but I'd rather fix my phone now and have it for the future rather than wait a week and be phoneless, so I'm willing to try anything, but at this point, I feel like I've tried everything.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
ok, so you have a vibrant. the galaxy s is a line of products from samsung.

it clearly says VIBRANT, not GALAXY S 4G!

you should only be flashing vibrant roms on it, not galaxy s 4g roms because the galaxy s 4g is a different phone.

remove your sd card and sim and try to odin again, even if it doesnt say you are in download mode. does odin recognize your phone?

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i re-read what you are doing. and the reason you cant get into download mode is because you are doing it wrong. do a battery pull, press and hold both volume buttons and then plug in the usb that is connected to your computer. odin should be running before you do this.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itsjuztin:
Sorry! I'm learning! I'm just going by what the guy told me. He told me it was a Samsung Galaxy S 4G and the phone said Vibrant. I just wasn't sure and now I know.

Odin is not recognizing my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
and you are in dl mode?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itsjuztin:
DL mode will not work... I tried all the button combinations. I also noticed when I just hold the power button, it acts as if I'm resetting it. It never really turns off. It just restarts like if I were to press the 3-button combo.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jigglynuts:
Since you are only reading part of people posts I will list this step by step for you.

1. Run Odin.

2. Pull battery out of phone and do not have it plugged in.

3.Place the battery back in and DO NOT PRESS THE POWER BUTTON THIS TIME.

4. Hold the volume up and volume down button in, as they are still held down plug in the usb cable connected to your computer.

This should put you in DL mode. If not Odin should still see it once its plugged in
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
It is frustrating when people only read a fraction of a post
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
ok because your not 100 percent sure which phone it actually is and i dont feel like having u brick on flashing the wrong rom

pull out yuor battery

under your battery in the compartment there should be a sticker tells you make and model of your phone

if it reads t959v you have a 4g

if it reads t959 you have a vibrant

if you see a icon on the screen that looks like a phone and a pc with lines though the middle that is download mode also its the pc to phone screen you are more then capable of flashing from that screen
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itsjuztin:
I performed these steps, and all I got was a screen with a greyed out battery on it and the loading pinwheel. Odin never recognized my device.

I'm reading ALL of EVERYONE's posts. You guys don't have to be jerks and you don't have to talk to me like I'm a child. I just need help with my phone from people who have had more experience. Maybe if YOU read MY posts, you would understand that I already stated that my phone won't enter DL mode, no matter what I do, hence why I purchased a jig.

Also, my model is T959 - Vibrant. Thank you, Raver.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
You can try stock rom. That has boot n sbl looks like part of your boot was updated through the Rebrand ua. Once u get jig. Let me know
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jahganja:
Wow - acting up. First off, there is no "vibrant 4G". I have the vibrant and when you root it with CM7 it appears to be able to get 3.5G (HSPDA).

Anyways. I also had an issue where I had to put it into download mode because it got stuck with the grey phone logo. I WAS able to get it into download mode and I followed exactly the instructions here. Maybe you are not understanding the duration and order of pushing the buttons. Also is the battery charged?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
If none of the right button combinations are working, I'd suggest downloading the Android software developers kit (SDK) from android.com. Install it & once that it done, open a command prompt, cd to where ever the SDK installed, go into the platform-tools directory, and issue this command:

adb reboot download

That should get you there. Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] krylon360:
The Bell Vibrant is actually a different model completely, more towards the lines of I9000B I think. I know someone who has one, so I'd have to get the exact model number, but to clarify, this is not the phone section you are looking for. Flashing any ODIN images from this phone will brick.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] xxjhnxx:
Alright I'll try helping.

1) Unplug your phone and remove the battery.

2) WITHOUT replacing the battery, meaning leave the battery OUT. Hold the vol UP and vol Down button and while holding it, plug in the USB. You should see a yellow triangle.

If that doesn't work.

1)Unplug your phone and remove the battery.

2) Hold Up and Down Vol, replace battery and plug in the phone.

Make sure you're connecting to a COMPUTER. not an outlet.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abnoob:
Does anyone have Xloud.apk for 3.0.1.A.0.145?

It's the most power saving version and I don't need other features.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Think you'll find its the framework that needs modding too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FernandoMiguel:
all you need to do, is get the permission XML for from face camera device rom (used the one from VIVO), and push it system, via recovery.

adb reboot recovery; adb shell mount -a; adb push android.hardware.camera.front.xml /system/etc/permissions/; adb shell fix_permissions; adb reboot

done

....

PROFIT

PS: this is NOT a flashable zip. but anyone wants to make one, be my guest
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] FernandoMiguel:
thanks to Kali- for the tips
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] khag7:
Pushed the xml to the permisions folder with no problems. Ran fix_permissions and rebooted, doesn't appear to have done anything. I can verify that the xml is in the correct folder but google + just doesnt want to do hangouts.

Nexus One running CM7

Any ideas?

EDIT: I was wrong, I thought I would be able to start a hangout but once I found an existing one I was able to join no problem. THANKS!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jossna:
Qestion

Will it happen if you copy the "android.hardware.camera.front.xml" in folder "/ system / etc / permissions /" by Root Explorer, and then restart the phone?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Smtih:
Yes, you'll either need to manually change the permissions in root explorer to match all the other files in there, or run fix permissions as per the guide
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jossna:
Thanks, I try it, but doesn't work :(:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] whynotletmeusemyemailaddr:
This is how I got mine to work

There were some permissions issues and my phone can't adb anymore for some reason (seems common with the Captivate), so I did the following from Terminal Emulator:

su

# mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock2

# chmod 777 /system

# cp /mnt/sdcard/Downloads/android.hardware.camera.front.xml /system/etc/permissions/.

# chmod 644 /system/etc/permissions/android.hardware.camera.front.xml

[Restart into recovery mode]

[Advanced]

[Fix Permissions]

And it worked! You just can't create your own Hangouts from the phone. You can join others though using your back-facing camera!

Thanks OP!

Jason Schoenbrun

jason schoenbrun gmail

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Why does xda developers require we create user names? If there's anyone who knows this, please let me know as I'm curious.

I haven't created a non-email username since the days of AOL. Now I have to make a dumb-sounding faux name like "hotmama2385" all over again? I really wish I could use my e-mail address as my persona. If I can't, at least I'd like to know out of curiosity why the design decision was made to exclude that possibility. of course as a protection from spambots I'd want some of my e-mail address hidden behind a CAPTCHA.

I know some people are privacy focused and/or want to be able to troll anonymously. So why not allow a username which can take whatever form we chose - AOL-esque IDs or an e-mail address - as most login services allow?

As an aside, I have the same question for Twitter, which is the reason I haven't signed up for it. I pushed off signing up for XDA by a couple of years until I absolutely had to because of this, and rarely log in because I can't remember that stupid username. (I just started to a little more because of LastPass.)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Platinums:
Nice work... I'll try this one...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ledoc:
hello,

how to fix permission?

with a terminal
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] whynotletmeusemyemailaddr:
I'm not sure what command that is specifically from a terminal, but you can type adb reboot recovery and then fix permissions via menu option once in recovery.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ledoc:
yep, but the problem I haven t a recovery mode. I want to say no menu.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] H0wdy:
I have an HTC evo 4g with CM 7.2RC1.

I implemented this fix, and rebooted, but still, when trying to do a video call, it stays on "video initializing" and never seems to finish. I have the latest skype from market.

What to do?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fsjis1:
just maybe

So I installed the sdk tools, and opened cmd, and then cd to where adb is. I then copy and pasted the entire string "adb reboot recovery; adb shell mount -a; adb push android.hardware.camera.front.xml /system/etc/permissions/; adb shell fix_permissions; adb reboot" and pasted that into cmd is that all I do. I tried dong just "adb reboot recover" and waiting till it entered recovery, but then I couldn't do anything. after I pasted the entire string, my phone rebooted, and took a sec then started back up normally it seemed. So I think I did it correctly.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SophiaB:
Perfect!!! Thanks, works like a charm on my Nexus One :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fastguy:
great on arc s for hangouts

It's working great on arc s to create hangouts, but it still does not enable video chat in google talk.

I really don't understand why front camera is a pre-requisite for it. I shall be able to see at least the other's video if he has a front cam, even if they don't see me. Any way to workaround this issue of googletalk? (either to trick it to use front cam or just to display an empty frame, but receive other end's video).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] efpob:
I tried the same to see if it would work for Talk on my Defy, but no success
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flossn:
Hey Guys

I'm using my i9100 for a while now

so when i bought it the usb host mode worked perfectly without any issues

but lately after I flashed cyanogen rom, back to stock 2.3.4 (kh3)

and nimphetamine 2.1.3 it's not workin anymore.

I tried 3 different cables, one of them should flash a light when host mode is

activated but it doesn't.

Anyone knows if maybe kh3 or nimphetamine is not compatible to usb host mode?
[General Questions and Answers] Crowleras:
Hi i would like to know if there is any version of MIUI Weather which is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S.

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ffbeltran:
Hi,

I have a Xperia Neo MT15i with 2.3.3 android version. The last version of android market is 3.1.5 (http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...nd-weve-got-the-apk-fresh-from-the-internets/) and I have 2.3.6 version so I'm curious to know what is your market version.

The procedure https://www.google.com/support/androidmarket/bin/answer.py?answer=190860 don't work for me.

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ingro:
I'm too with the 2.3.6 version, it seems that the automatic update don't work for us. I heard that the 3.x version is a bit too slow compared to the old, so I keep the latter until I can :P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Raoa:
Had my market upgrade to 3.1.3 in 2.3.3. It just did it on it's own after I flashed German Generic FW yet again. Now am on 2.3.4 and I guess it's Nordic and back to old 2.3.x market.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Marcell96:
2.3.x is the latest 'real' market,

the 3.1.x is beta and very slow...

if you want the beta just install this .apk

http://www.mediafire.com/?ds2v6t2w9e2s0dj
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ffbeltran:
Thanks for your answer, I'm in no hurry so I will wait :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] electricbluejase:
3.1.5 here and it's not that slow. This is the version that came with 2.3.4 anyway.
[Galaxy 3 General] hadi_xman:
Dear all,

Please tell me how to capture the screen while I m playing game..? Need urgent help..
[Galaxy 3 General] D@rekills4:
Hold back key for 1 second and then press the home key....

You screenshot will be taken and saved in the ScreenCapture folder in your SD Card....
[Galaxy 3 General] i_rnb:
For more accuracy , keep it plugged into USB while playing & use ddms to take the snap u want. :)
[Galaxy 3 General] Gurjot95:
DDMS?? Mean?
[Galaxy 3 General] i_rnb:
oops. u dont know about ddms.

ok here is an programme with nice GUI for screen capturing via adb.

u can get it here , qtadb.wordpress.com .
[Galaxy 3 General] hadi_xman:
But I want to take screen capture anytime..
[Galaxy 3 General] i_rnb:
Then follow d@rekills method. :)
[Galaxy 3 General] hadi_xman:
its working thanks... :)
[Galaxy 3 General] TheF3nix:
Hold

the back button and press the home key. Screen capture will be saved in your SD card in the screen capture file

Sent from my awesome speedy SG3
[Galaxy 3 General] Nidjo16:
Is it working on 2.1 ??
[Galaxy 3 General] i_rnb:
Nope..
[HTC Sensation] jay8302:
Ok the problem is I am on GTA network here in guam (the company uses at&t phones) I have a unlock HTC Sensation and the data is not working on the phone. When I place the sim card in another phone it works perfectly. I have taken my phon to the support office and they cannot figure out the problem...Any suggestions??
[HTC Sensation] T-Macgnolia:
Have you checked to see if you have the correct APN (Access Point Names) in your settings. To check them go to Settings/ Wireless & networks/ Mobile networks/ Access Point Names. You should shed your carrier listed in the Access Point names touch on it and right down your settings. Then Google to find the correct APN settings to check and see if they are correct. If you do not see you carrier listed then you will need to touch the menu button and then touch New apn to add your carrier's APN settings. Again Google for the settings I am sure you will find them.

Also you have to have also when you go into Settings/Wireless & networks you will see a Mobile network with a check box beside it make sure it is checked. Without this checked you will not get as mobile data connection.
[HTC Sensation] jay8302:
Thank you for your reply. According to GTA i have the right APN and everything is checked. The phone GPS thinks im in Sparta TN. when I really am In guam. I dont know if that has anything to do with it.
[HTC Sensation] jay8302:
any other suggestions?
[HTC Sensation] lianw:
Do you have the right phone?
[HTC Sensation] jay8302:
its an unlocked phone
[HTC Sensation] lianw:
There are two models. Maybe you have the wrong one.
[HTC Sensation] jay8302:
I just know I have the HTC sensation 4g i have never heard of it being 2 models. how do i know which is which?
[HTC Sensation] lianw:
There's the Z710e and Z710a. They have different 3G bands.
[HTC Sensation] jay8302:
ohhhhhh okkkkkk well how do i know which is which? is there a way to fix this? running edge sucks
[HTC Sensation] lianw:
Do a barrel roll.

You have all the knowledge you need to start helping yourself out.

Protip:

www.google.com
[HTC Sensation] jay8302:
ok i have the HTC Sensation Z710E. am i suppose to have the other one?
[HTC Sensation] lianw:
You are supposed to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The leprechaun will tell you all you need to know.
[HTC Sensation] irtiza.nazar:
It's very easy. I had the same problem here in Pakistan. What you do is take the APN settings you get from your provider and fill them in the usual place (Settings->Mobile Networks->Access Point Names).

Fill out everything that the operator tells you to, except the last entry APN Type. Set the value in this field to "default". Save and exit this screen. You'll see radio buttons next to your 'New' APN. Just select it and your phone will recognize mobile data.

P.S. 3G/2G is used whenever the phone's radio detects the presense, so it doesn't matter what type of network you're on, as long is the APN is there.
[HTC Sensation] jay8302:
the operator here just tells me mpulse for the name and mpulse.gta.net for the server.
[Motorola Droid 3] mattdavis523:
Just saw this on droid-life. Will that work for the D3?
[Motorola Droid 3] Wolfhere:
The entitlement_check is already set to 0 (at least on my Droid 3, rooted, 5.6.890.XT862) :rolleyes:
[Motorola Droid 3] cellzealot:
We already have a complete solutionn for the D3 and as stated,entitlement check is already 0.

you need to do the NVM edits with RadioComm to change the tethered NAI strings to match the NAI to make the Hotspot data use undetectable to the network.
[Motorola Droid 3] mattdavis523:
Is there an easy way to undo the other wireless hack? I've just read about how folks have dificulty with updates and bricks after messing it up.
[Motorola Droid 3] Yonnor:
Make a Nandroid, or worst comes to worst fastboot and flash back to stock.

Sent via morse code
[Motorola Droid 3] `Ghost`:
ill stick to easy tether using the usb cable.
[Acer Iconia A500] black850i:
Sorry, google translate

I want to make some queries if anyone can help me. I tell my problem:

1 - I tried to install a rom in my A500 with 3.1 acer, and I am root and add the acer recovery. The first problem I had is that by placing a microsd not riding. Install the USB mount and format the microsd (fat32) from windows, when placed on the tablet already recognized. Then install the ClockworkMod troor (can not remember how to spell) from the acer recovery, restart the tablet, enter recovery mode, enter the menu to explore microsd to get my rom and I get a message can not mount microsd.

Is there any place where you can find out a solution??

2 - As I am root and I have the original rom ClockworkMod in my 3.1, I can get and install the 3.2 OTA??

3 - possible to install a rom from another device or from a USB memory??

Friends on the forum thank you very much
[Acer Iconia A500] mburke178:
not 100% sure what your problem is, but it may be a bad SD card. Try a different one if you have it. Format fat32 and place the rom you want on the sdcard.

once you have the rom on the sd card, boot into clockworkmod recovery. Scroll down to install zip from sdcard and select it. Then go to choose zip from sdcard and select it. If your sdcard is good then you should see the rom you want to flash there.

If you can see the rom you want to flash, i would then back out to the first menu in CWM and wipe the device before you flash the rom.

Hope it helps
[Acer Iconia A500] black850i:
I will try a new microsd, this was using a htc hd2 and it works (also works on Windows and Ubuntu) but each unit is a world apart. thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crowleras:
Hi i would like to know if there is any version of MIUI Weather which is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S.

Thanks