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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shlomihorv:
Hello everyone,

First i would like to say, thank you XDA lots of information and help i found here.

I'm having a problem with updating to the latest officially version 2.3.4 from 2.3.3

in the begging of that i was with 2.3.4 i root the phone and flash to CyanogenMod 7 ROM.

up to here all was good, until the point that i was trying to get back to the stock version i follow some instructions over the internet how to do it restore the phone to Stock-2.3.3-GRI40 and then i was told that i can get the OTA update which is right, but when i'm updating im getting an error some numbers strings "status 7

installation aborted"

any help?
[HTC Desire S] adridu59:
Hi,

I just wanted to ask if there was differences rather than different Sense homescreen...

Edit : I made a mistake, VoidU S is Sense 3.0...
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
I currently like VOIDU (although GPS issues is a problem).

I'll prefer RUNNYMEDE when it's build from a final release and hopefully has all RC's optimizations and tweaks.

I don't like BLISS (sorry for all proxuser hard work) just look too micky mouse (IMO) the girl phone label is for a reason!
[HTC Desire S] skumara:
you are a spammer. you have been reported.

by the way, I don't like any of those ROM. too slow. LBC is my choice simple and stock like and fast and stable.
[HTC Desire S] adridu59:
Okay guys, thanks for replies... :)
[HD2 General] Wdave:
There comes a time where one must say goodbye to a dear friend.

Today, I'm saying goodbye to my HD2.

After being on the phone with T-mobile because the digitizer in my HD2 had died. T-Mobile had offered me a chance to get another device. So I said yes wondering what horrible phone they were going to offer me.

They gave me the option of either getting another HD2, or replacing it for free (no new contract) with an LG G2x. That news sat in the pit of my stomach while he explained to me what the LG G2x had over the HD2.

I told the man to make a note on the account and that I was going to call back later to inform them of my decision. So I did a little soul searching by going over to the G2x forums and found that the development community for the G2x is sparse, but I could get CM7 and MIUI.

Here I am just thinking it over, and I finally decide to call to replace the phone. I called and asked for it to be replaced for a G2x...

After I hung up the phone I asked myself what have I done, It was like I had abandoned my best friend, And I felt miserable for the rest of the day.

The next morning I heard the doorbell ring, so I got up and got my package from the UPS man. Opened it up and the G2x wasn't even in a retail package. I felt as though this was an insult to me but I opened up the box that the phone was in and I saw the slab of glass behind the plastic of the package it came in.

The phone was just like the HD2 beside it. Similar in size, weight, and feel. I transferred my SD and sim card over from the HD2 to the G2x and tuned it on. The G2x responded in excitement, Finally awaking from its sleep. I played with the G2x trying to accustom to the smaller screen and the narrow feel of the phone.

When I finished playing with it I turned to my HD2 and went to the task of putting my friend into his box. It felt like as if I was lowering a casket into its grave. I didn't want to bear with the feeling anymore so I closed up the box and tried to forget about it, But I couldn't. And here I am Writing this Quasi-Eulogy thinking to myself, if what I did was the right choice.

For those of you who got up to reading here I thank you, I needed to write this and somehow express my feeling. I loved the HD2 it was my pride and joy, the source of so much happiness and anger at times. Think what you will but the hd2 was a brother to me, and thats how I would like to remember it as.

Some pictures
[HD2 General] thebest1:
wdave im with you on this one. My TMOUS HD2 digitizer died also, so i was offer a new HTC HD7, that i received yesturday. That was my only option or keep the phone and fix it myself. My contract ends in 3 months. So i decided to get the HD7 then will sell it and buy another new HD2. In my opinion you did a wrong choice and letting your best friend go and not getting another HD2. :)
[HD2 General] cgigate:
G2x is complete junk phone
[HD2 General] Wdave:
What would make you say that, The G2x in use is much faster in use then the Hd2 when I had CM7 installed.

The build quality isn't HTC solid, but it is better put together then I imagined.

The quasi curved screen at the edge makes for an interesting feel to it. But I do miss the HD2 and being able to flash Sense if I got bored of standard android.
[HD2 General] T-Macgnolia:
At Wdave, I feel you all the way man. I have moved on to my next device the HTC Sensation and my HD2 still works fine and I could sell it for a nice little profit if I wanted to. But my HD2 is something I hold very close to me. It as you said has giioven me moments of great joy and pain. It was my first smart phone and the whole reason I found XDA. I will never ever ever get rid of my HD2. I will probably will it to a device museum when I die .:D
[HD2 General] pashutin:
Respect :D
[HD2 General] SnakeBites:
My feelings with you brother! i gave my HD2 to a friend to fix a problem but he couldnt(im out of warranty):( now im thinking to get something like the HD2 maybe HD7s or Titan (im without my HD2 over 2 weeks and it feels so empty)
[HD2 General] dazza9075:
Aww, nice story

you are aware that the HD2 Digitizer had this habbit of popping out?

Bottom right corner of the device i believe, apparrently the glue has a habbit of seperating and that can lead to the phone not applying as much preasure on the cable inside, which can mean it pops out. (one of the reasons the power button can feel less responsive too)

Course it could equally be buggered as happens sometimes :(

If my HD2 ever died, i think id set it on top of a rocket and have it blown to pieces high in the sky, kind of a fair well bang, anything less would be a bit of a let down to a device thats already a legend.
[HD2 General] Wdave:
Thats my belief aswell, except I had to place my HD2 in a cardboard coffin :(

I'm now looking on ebay and craigslist for an HD2 I just want one again for some reason.
[HD2 General] lolkoz:
God, I am not quite sure if the phone is really what we are talking about right now. The life is about something totally different. I kinda feel bad for you. Not because your phone has been replaced but because your life values are just sad.
[HD2 General] goodhank:
i love mine... i hope they have something much better for tmobile before it dies...
[HD2 General] dazza9075:
oh come on, thats a bit harsh, most folk are now very reliant on phones for all sorts, when they die it can be a royal pain in the arse, some of us have had the HD2 from the get go, many of us have helped contribute to what it is now, there is a lot of history there, so slap all that together and its quite reasonable to expect people to "like" their HD2, would i actually launch my phone up on a rocket, no, although it might be quite fun for the kids with a education point of view!
[HD2 General] enigma1nz:
I happen to quite like my HD2... Took it to a party on Saturday, showed my friends Mango and Android running on it and they regretted ever buying an Iphone. I had an Iphone to play with for a week, couldn't wait to get back to my HD2. So overall it is a great device and I don't regret having it, nor am I looking to replace it at the moment.

In fact, I have parts for another HD2 that are waiting for the main board. So if any of you with broken digitizers, LCDs or broken anything are replacing their phones and would like to part with one CHEAPLY - PM me, it will be greatly appreciated. Doesn't have to be a whole device, even just the main board will do. If T-Mobile - even better, but not too fussed.
[HD2 General] rainor94:
If the phone is under a year old and is fairly good condition ship it back to HTC for warranty. Warranty doesn't necessarily have to be through T-Mobile. Just make sure you restore it to it's original state before sending it and the only cost you'll have will be the shipping cost to HTC somewhere in Texas.
[HD2 General] kabuk1:
The HD2 was definitely one of the most underappreciated phones of all time. I don't plan to ever give mine up, it's the best phone I've ever had. I'll be getting a Hercules when it comes out but I'll never say goodbye to my baby, lol... More like smell ya later :) The Hercules/GSII is the only worthy upgrade to this phone that I've seen so far. I had a sensation for a couple of months but it really wasn't much of an upgrade to be honest. Smaller screen, craptastic bluetooth, bad battery life, etc. I ended up selling it & going back to my HD2.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
Okay, here it is as promised. You need Clockworkmod Recovery installed but you don't need to be rooted to flash the zip.

I have created a flashable zip file to replace the stock apns-conf.xml with one that has settings for Simple Mobile. What I have done is made an apns-conf.xml file that has settings for virtually every gsm carrier worldwide with the main TMO settings changed to Simple Mobile settings. I wanted to have it backup the current one also but the Edify scripting language used by Clockworkmod Recovery doesn't have support for moving or copying a file. So if you want to back up the file first there are two ways. If you are rooted just use 'Root Explorer' and copy the file and then paste it back to the same directory (change to R/W first). The backup will show as apns-conf-copy.xml. The other way (root not required) is to connect to the phone by ADB and issue the following adb command:

> adb pull /system/etc/apns-conf.xml apns-conf-backup.xml

[Make sure the directory you are issuing the adb command from is not read only and you have full modify permissions if you are using Windows.]

To restore the file you can just use Root Explorer to delete the new one and then rename the copy back to apns-conf.xml. If you copied the original to your computer using adb then just change the backup to apn-conf.xml and use 7-zip to replace it with the one in my zip file and flash the zip package again. That will restore your original file.

I made two flashable zip packages. Both are flashed using Clockworkmod Recovery. Put the desired file on your internal or external sd card and flash it, then reboot. Afer rebooting go into Settings, Wireless & networks, Mobile network settings, Access Point Names. Click the menu button and then select "Reset to default." Then select the radio button for Simple Mobile to turn the selection green. T-Mobile will still show but the change to Simple Mobile should be persistent even if you shutoff or reboot the phone. If you change the sim you might need to select the Simple Mobile apn again (only first time). This apn setting is for internet and mms with Simple Mobile.

apns-4-simple.zip: Worldwide apn settings with Simple Mobile instead of TMO.

Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?8rovq05g7is2txs

MD5 checksum: 4db59ceeae1d80f14ca2d44ef04e61ed

apns-4-GB-stock.zip Restores the stock Gingerbread G2X file which has no settings for any carrier. TMO, Wind and Videotron are set elsewhere in the rom.

Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?lcxlg23tsk6cc46

MD5 checksum: bb7ef684edb88a69e831a20828a4ca4a

I tested this myself with an old T-Mobile sim I have. It worked and the change was persistent after rebooting and shutting off the phone.

This should fix your data connectivity problems.

Please note: If you have a stock rom this will prevent future OTA or LG Updater updates. Use the "apns-4-GB-stock.zip" to restore the file to stock GB T-Mobile G2X and then OTA and LG Updater updates will work. If you have a stock Froyo rom use one of the methods above to backup your original file so you can restore it later if you want to get an OTA or LG Updater update.

Enjoy!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] anush.isaac:
THANK YOU

Hi jboxer,

Thank you very very much.. Its been quite a while I did adb and stuff the last time I did it was with HD2 last year I need to refresh my skills.. :P :P

Anyways the phone is not with me and I will go home in the evening and try this fix and let you know..

Thank you very much for such detailed steps and description.

I will let u know how it goes as soon as I try it..

:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
It would have been nice to get some feedback after making the effort to fix this problem for you Simple Mobile users. anush.isaac, you said you would let us know as soon as you tried it out and we have been waiting four days now for your update.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jwicks82:
question: What is APN? What does it do, and why does it need to be fixed. Sorry noob question. Im slowly learning about the android system. Some feedback would be nice. One more question: This works on T-Mobile???

*edit I just googled it.......can someone explain it to me in english, lol. I felt like I was reading in a different language.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Roznoshchik:
Have the Same Problem

Hey all,

I was reading up and I have the same problem with my G2x.

I would like to try to use the solution that you provided but I have never done any rooting or modifying to my phone. I am not sure how to install the clockwork mod that you mentioned.

I only have access to a mac and in my experience that usually stops most attempts to modify my phone or other phones.

where can i find simple instructions on how to apply the flashable zip package and perform the Adb (not sure what this is)

Thanks in advance,

RR
[T-Mobile LG G2x] noobvillage:
Originally Posted by oceandographer

Well the settings from their site were correct. The android configuration is what was needed. It's not obvious how you activate the APN though. The technical support rep helped me figure it out but even he was like, "You have to get the green dot on that new APN. Try to drag it or just touch it.." Well you have to touch the radial button where the green dot should go, however, that is not good enough. You have to hold it down for awhile. Just the button. Then you get the green activation dot. There you have it.

Thanks for the help. You were correct, as was my assumption.

g2x activation at simple mobile.

Simple Mobile website--> Enter in Android config on a new APN--> Save and hold down the radial button long enough for it to turn green. From there, internet, gps, mms, etc. all work.

Ocean .. you are AWESOME. it worked like a charm , i kept searching around until i found your post, i'm gonna post this in another thread on here about the same issue if you don't mind. i'm sure many people are experiencing this issue

glad i didn't have to root ..why? my name says it all

ps. just make sure you do the drag first a couple of times "it wont actually drag the dot" but just do it a few times then hold like Ocean said until it turns green , i held it for 15 seconds at least:D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] anush.isaac:
Sorry

Hi jboxer,

I really apologize for not being able to get back to you quickly. I was help up at work for the past few days and could not try anything.

I have not Rooted a G2X before and I am a little concerned on how to do it. I did read the Instructions on this form but it is a little confusing. Let me confirm this with you, To apply your fix I know I need to Root the phone but is there another way without rooting the phone as I am afraid I might brick the phone.

Also In order to root the phone I followed this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1255214 . So I just need to install the CLOCKWORK MOD RECOVERY and flash the root zip??

The phone is my Girlfriend's so I don't have access to it all the time.. I once again apologize for the late reply..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
No, you DO NOT need do root the phone to apply this. I stated that in my original thread and in others. You just need to install Clockworkmod recovery, boot into Clockworkmod and flash the APN zip and follow the instructions to restore to default apn settings. That's it. If you want to root then you can also flash the root zip at the same time or another time. The choice is yours and solely up to you.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dokjon:
Thanks

All day I've been trying to get the correct APN set up..and I come across your easy flash zip. It worked fine on my G2x and I have data! Thanks
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
Glad to help. Please click me a Thank You.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] blink6966:
I've installed the zip and have followed the instructions over and over again, but somehow it keeps dropping out. i just upgraded to GB today (should have stayed with FY). the apn just keeps resetting to TMO over and over, my phone is completely screwed on data now thanks to GB. either way, anything you think i can do about the anp issue?

it just keeps failing or saying the connection timed out.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
If you install my APN zip file the problem should go away. Once this is installed the APN has the same status as the TMO one so the phone should not want to switch back to TMO any more.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pcdocta:
Im gonna give you guys another solution that does not involve flashing anything. I had this exact problem and here is what i did to fix. Blv me after you read this you wont believe it. Plus with the described methods in this forum about this issue, if you ever have to reset your phone, you will be back to the same problem again...having to flash that xml file.. read on..

First you need to get an unlock code for SIM unlock. I paid $2.80 on ebay for unlock code from unlock_fusion. Really cheap. You will not be able to create and save a new APN without the phone being unlocked. Now the default APN in the LG G2x is "T-MOBILE US" and you cannot delete it. Even if you root or unlock it cannot be removed. If you create the simple mobile APN as described in a matter of minutes it switches back to the tmobile APN which is a real pain in the a$$. The simple solution is to create another APN and name it exactly as your default APN which is "T-MOBILE US". Viola! Dont worry, it will allow you to save it with the same name but inside that APN you have the simple mobile configuration. It works without flashing anything. I added one thing extra to the simple mobile config APN type: default,mms,ota,agps

Thats it. you dont really have to add that but I did.

Note: This problem shows up after updating to android 2.3.3. before that, a simple unlock and adding the simple mobile APN worked fine.

Note:

to unlock requires that you put a sim card from a different carrier other than t-mobile for this phone. Also using the simplemobile sim card wont bring up the screen that asks for the sim unlock code. Use an AT&T sim card.. just borrow one from a friend. For those of you that dont know, simple mobile is what is called an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) of t-mobile. They resell t-mobile's network which is why your 3G and 4G still works on simple mobile or any t-mobile phone that is used on simple mobile. You can also use a sim card from h2owireless as they are an MVNO of AT&T. So with that said, insert a different sim card and turn on the phone and you will see the screen come up asking for the unlock code. Do not enter anything that is not a real unlock code as too many tries will lock you out.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] d_8th:
THANKS!

(I don't know, or can't find the "thank you" ikon on the page)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] txnr70:
Found a fix that worked for me.

Nothing listed here fixed this issue for me. I eventually ran across APN Manager on the market. It works with root access and gives you full control over the APNs. I just made a backup then deleted the T-Mobile default one and now only Simple is there and always active.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pcdocta:
simple

John,

Funny its only you with that problem. Ive helped so many friends with this phone and the same problem and its resolved with what i posted. No root access needed. Only unlock code required and its cheap enough. Did you get unlock code for your phone? because you cant do what I posted (see picture link in my post) with out unlocking first. Please post exactly what changes you made because i dont think there is a root solution for the G2x/android 2.3.3. Post exactly what you did in the app you installed. thanks
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
No root solution? Look at my signature.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pcdocta:
exactly my point.

Sent using XDA App
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
What is your point? The root solution is linked in my signature. GB stock is easily rootable.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
I have discovered this is a framework issue also. I can make you a new framework and build.prop that should fix this issue once and for all. What rom are you using? I need your framework-res.apk file and your build.prop. I can fix them and make a flashable zip for you to install.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pcdocta:
yea my bad. I had meant to talk about the easy way of superoneclick that worked on the android 2.2 for the g2x before but i got distracted on another post.. If you look at what I posted earlier though, for the people that dont want to mess with flashing the phone, the way i describe is way too easy.

---------- Post added at 02:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:53 PM ----------

The way I decribed wont give anyone framework issues. just unlock sim and add new APN and name it exactly as the t-mobile APN with the simple mobile config inside. its just that easy. Their are many people out there that have this phone and want to use it on simple mobile but dont want to have to go thru the trouble of flashing the phone and worrying about framework problems like you describe. They just want it to work on simple mobile with the most simple solution. no pun intended
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
The problem with this is that usually after a reboot the apn for TMO stored in the framework takes priority and the phone resets to that apn. Maybe your trick of naming it exactly as the TMO apn instead of Simple does the trick. If that works it is indeed "simple."

If it doesn't work the apn in the framework can be removed and in the build.prop you set the flex for generic LGE instead of TMO. Then the phone doesn't switch the apn any more.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] txnr70:
My Solution

As requested, here is what I did in more detail:

I am on Weapon 3.0R1.

I first tried installing jboxer's file from recovery mode (twice)but it didn't (seem to) change anything. After re-booting, the t-mobile APN was still locked with the old values and couldn't be edited or deleted.

I installed APN Manager and from there was able to edit the APNs. However I was so tired of it going to t-mobile I just deleted that one and left it at the simple mobile APN I had created. From that point my mobile data connection has been working flawlessly.

I did not try your solution, because, well, why spend money when you don't have to? For people who are not rooted and don't want to root their phones (and somehow find it to the forum) your solution sounds like a good option.

Hope this clarifies what I did to get Simple Mobile working 100% of the time on my phone.