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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DualJoe:
Hallo,

before flashing to a custom rom i want to make sure i really have all data backed up. I read about EFS folders on Samsung devices that hold essential data like IMEI and such that need to be saved manually but can't find one on u8510.

What i've installed so far is root, adb, busybox and ClockWorkMod Recovery v4.0.1.4. When i create a backup with CWM i get these files:

How can i make sure i have successfully saved the essential files?

Are these *.img images raw backups of

all

mtd blocks? No chance for any hidden partition or data?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unrandomsam:
You haven't backed up any of the radio stuff.

Not that it easy without a way to get into qualcomm mode.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DualJoe:
The phone has a service menu (*#*#2846579#*#*) that allows changing some persistent data (like enabling logcat) surviving nandroid restores. If this is another memory unit (eprom or sth) and is r/w i really want to backup that as well (beside the fact that i want to enable/disable logcat without always flashing back to stock for that since cyanogen doesn't support that service menu on my phone).

This is the kernel code snippet for reading the flag.

#ifdef CONFIG_HUAWEI_KERNEL
struct log_ctl ctl_info;
unsigned nv_log_ctl_info = LOG_CTL_INFO_ITEM;

/*read log on/off flag from modem side*/
msm_proc_comm(PCOM_NV_READ, &nv_log_ctl_info, (unsigned*)&ctl_info) ;
printk("logger.c: log on/off=%d\n", ctl_info.on_off_flag);
/*if log nv(NV_LOG_CTL_INFO_I) is 0 , we don't init the logger driver*/
if(ctl_info.on_off_flag != USER_LOG_ON)
return 0;
#endif

What about the IMEI. Is it safe in an OTP (one time programmable) memory or could it get deleted by accident or malicious code?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sonomar:
Let me begin by saying I have a rooted Infuse with Infused 2.2.3 Gingerbread and the Infusion Kernel.

As I use the Infuse over the course of the week, apps get started up and slowly my memory goes down. I can shut off some apps manually, but some refuse to get turned off, even by ram clearing apps and manual rooted actions.

Whenever I want to speed my phone up again and free up Ram, I have to reset my phone.

My question is how would I go about clearing the ram on my phone back to the 'phone-on' starting position, when my apps have yet to be activated?

I have used Advanced Task Killer to attempt this and it does not permanently close apps. I have also used Autokiller Memory Module to close programs, but they also do not stay closed (Is there something to Chuck Norris mode?).

Does anyone know a way to clear the ram back to that point? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] diablo009:
Check this out to know more about Android memory management

You do NOT need any memory managers to manage. Let android manage memory.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sonomar:
Please actually read!

Please read my statement before you answer.

Once again, my phone's internal memory manager works FINE, but it does over time get bogged down by too many apps trying to start at once.

My ONLY question: Can I reset the phone's memory back to a reset state without resetting my phone?

Thanks for anyone who knows an answer to this!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] diablo009:
Read again:

Apps don't start at once, nor compete. Based on usage of apps, OS loads them into RAM, and keeps them there. The amount of RAM to be always left free is set initially. Rest of the RAM is filled here. Apps filled like this do NOT use CPU. They use CPU only when they are invoked, or backgrounded.

Say you are done working with an app, and use the exit function in it. It just signals OS its end, but the app is not cleaned out of RAM. It is kept until it is invoked again, or pushed out until more free RAM than available is needed or when pushed out manually using task manager.

When any app wants more RAM than what is available, the preloaded ones are pushed out, and this app is loaded.

Too many apps compete for CPU and memory when a user starts hitting "home" button instead of "back" button. Home button pushes apps to background wherein the back button signals u r out of the app. This sets the app to be pushed out of RAM as needed.

I use pretty many apps, and sometimes go on for over a week without bothering to use any task manager to clear out RAM nor noticing any lag.

And to be specific to your question:

There is no time like initial start time until the phone is rebooted again. If u give the phone some time to settle after u reboot it, u can see apps being to memory, be it that they are invoked by you or not. Even if ATK or any task killer kills them, OS respawns them over time based on ur usage of them.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sonomar:
Thanks, I'll try pushing the back button more often and see if that works...though for google apps that usually isn't allowed.

The problem is that even with Android's automatic system, I'm still being given "Low Memory" warnings on all my apps within a few days of rebooting.

I dunno, I think that currently the only real solution is to reboot my phone bi-daily, but I really was hoping there was a way to reset the OS ram without a full reboot.

Again, thanks anyway!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] diablo009:
Maybe u have too many apps open. Not sure what's the case on ur phone. Personally I never faced this low memory issue so far.

By the way, I froze up certain system apps (in tibu) (even deleted some) that I don't use, like Google search, etc cos these r always loaded and I never use them.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] anarchia77:
I have the same problem

I have a tablet android 4.1. After some time I don't have runing apps and I don't have free memory. I don't have running tasks, I don't have cashed tasks. And I don't have free memory. After this critical point the tablet needs restart. Of course after restart everything works fine, for some hours. After sleep the above critical point comes quicker... The problem seems to me like driver or software problem but I can't be sure... I m searching for a similar solution for an app that can without restart, restart my ram, clear completely my ram, not task killing because at the end I don't have tasks to kill... It looks like somehow a garbage ram is created after some time, that kills my ram. It looks like virus but it is not virus as the device is new and I have check for viruses...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] magnetboard:
Just get the app Startup Manager, stop all user apps (except some that you do want to run), apply, and reboot
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Truckerglenn:
Cache cleaner free from the market. I use cache cleaner ng.

sent from outer space.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] electricpete1:
Quick and easy approach - use Fast Reboot.

Brings the phone to like-rebooted condition... in about 5 seconds.

Normally don't need it, but occasionally phone gets bogged down and this clears it right up.

Free program.

Another step - a little more work - Find the programs that are running with a service and get rid of them if you don't need them... or use Gemini Apps manager to block auto-start. Google Maps is a good one to block auto start of.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jpen:
So i messed up my phone...and it won't get past the motorola screen when you turn it on...i figured out how to fix it however my battery is too low to do it...so i plug it into the wall and again it just turns on to the motorola screen and thats it and it doesn't seem like its charging....does it not charge when its at this point?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] nosit1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=892026

Your battery is too low to flash, but you can't charge because it can't get to the screen. Trust me, was there two nights ago.

Check that thread, find an old USB cable (I used a USB to USB A mini, worked fine). Took a couple times to strip it, lost about 4 inches in it because of it. Worked like a charm. The issue you'll find is you'll need to strip about 1/4 of an inch of cable (exposed wire). from there, you'll need some tape. Take it and follow (red to +, black ground to -). You'll fail about 6-7 times where one wire slips out. Then from there, jam that sucker into the back and try to get it so it'll rest right under the camera area. That should be enough force for them to connect and then you can get into fastboot since you'll have +5V direct flow.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tivo7:
Not sure about the bionic...but when i fked up my DroidX like this, it would charge when i left it off and plugged in. Don't even turn it on, leave it off and plug it in and wait a min to see what it does (my X came up with a battery screen). I left it for a lil bit to charge, then ran an sbf through it.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Shain_:
My understanding is you can apply more than the max the phone was designed for, 5V at 850mA, to the USB connection. I am just a little weary of what I apply directly to phone innards. There isn't really documentation on what the circuit can handle.

I have a connection I could use that pushes a bit more current.

What is the maximum current you can apply directly to the phone's battery connection terminals? Will 4.5V at 1.5A be okay? Do I have to find an old USB wire and run the standard old 5.1V at 500mA from my computer?

/*Edit: If the 1.5A is too much, and I ran that in series with the battery, (IE, stuffed the wires into the battery terminals, and jammed it into the phone) would that be okay? */
[Acer Iconia A500] andriodfanatic:
Hey

So i am running the minimalist rom right now but i want to change. so i am asking what should i change to? I want usb support and Bluetooth keyboard support and Skype video calling support and flash for camera support. and a nice slick fast gui. Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
Root_Tooty_Fresh_And_Fruity_1.50 ROM is the best ROM ever to come out.

Everyone knows that!

;)
[Acer Iconia A500] andriodfanatic:
i cant find it
[Acer Iconia A500] fasteddy86:
Wow. Just... wow.
[Acer Iconia A500] andriodfanatic:
oh wow fail on my part i was a little tired :D
[Acer Iconia A500] evangineer:
The quality of answers you get in this world is often related to the quality of your questions.

If I was you, I'd try Kekinash's Rooted Stock ROM for a while. If you need extra device support, Fincan seems to be very forthcoming at the moment, he's recently posted additional kernel modules for Kekinash's ROM and is willing to consider requests.
[Acer Iconia A500] andriodfanatic:
thanks, so your saying the stock rom rooted wont support all devices? And what do the kernals do?
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
lol

;)
[Acer Iconia A500] erica_renee:
OMG.

BAD BAD

I HAVE ONE Of the rooted near stock 3.2.

Close as stock is best.

Only issue I have had and its with several roms.loss of su but this can be fixed.

Goodluck.

The true answer to your question is there are no true best.
[Acer Iconia A500] evangineer:
I'm with erica on this. I'm running Kekinash's rooted stock rom myself and have no complaints, not even loss of su.

And if you have to ask about kernels, just stick to the rooted stock roms and experiment no further until you've educated yourself properly about custom roms. There's plenty of material on this site and elsewhere to learn from. Just use the search functions.
[Acer Iconia A500] BrianDigital:
Not sure what rom I'm on works great though
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] donnie888:
looking for a great todo list widget.

waiting for your recommendations

:)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bts11:
Im really wanting a tablet version of taskos, I use it on my phone all the time. Best todo list in my opinion.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] donnie888:
any suggestions?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] thomas_pieps:
Wunderlist
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] skeeterpro:
It's available on the Market. If you haven't noticed yet.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] gf_gollum:
tried them all - DTG GTD (its def the best - and sync with toodledoo too)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bts11:
Yes, but its not a native HC app, and FC's a lot.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] gnufabio:
Astrid is the best one IMO
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] eheaps:
I ended up with Taskos on my phone even tho it didn't have a honeycomb version for tablet. I thought Astrid had the most features and that does work on tablet. Taskos UI is far superior for the phone, IMO.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bruuuno:
Tabr

I've think Tabr is the best..also made by an xda-developer ;)..

I've tried a lot so far but Tabr has the best widget IMHO..it has also the refresh button directly in the widget..

Can sync with google calendar directly and with google task by installing astrid (so Tabr could show tasks in his widget from there)..
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] gunswick:
Taskos does have a great interface on phones, but the google sync is currently broken and on honeycomb it force closes so much it is unusable.

Astrid is my new favourite, it went a dodgy patch of being rubbish, but is now back to its old goodness!

It syncs via google tasks or its own servers if you prefer, so my HTC Desire and Transformer have the tasks synced after i add or edit any tasks.

it also adds them to my google calender so i can see them in there too - Astrid is awesome (again!) :D
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Asmoden:
Thanks this works well
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] madgarth:
What about pocket informant? It works great for me. Landscape view and syncs with google tasks and toodledo.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjindustry:
it sure would be nice :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zerofx:
I believe Designgears is working on Cognition for the ATT Galaxy S II.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peachpuff:
Check the att sgs2 dev section, so far there's cm7 and cognition http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1304
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjindustry:
thanks i couldnt find this section under find your device :-(
[Off-topic] zeus_r6:
Not sure if this is allowed or not but check out our rider forums (rider related-not competition against xda at all) :)

http://www.all-out-motorsports.com
[HTC Inspire 4G] air_jordan:
I was attempting to root an HTC Inspire for a friend with the Ace Advanced Hack Kit. The kit ran for a while but got stuck at the white HTC boot screen for twenty minutes. If I try to boot the phone will show the the white HTC screen then go black (still on). I can access the hboot and this is what it shows.

ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-0.85.0024

MICROP-0438

RADIO-26.03.02.26_M

If I try to boot into recovery it does the same thing that start up did. Is the phone bricked or can it be fixed?
[HTC Inspire 4G] trell959:
Not even close to a brick. You can find help here :

http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#liberatedAria
[HTC Sensation] germ38:
I am looking for a fast,smooth,stable nd good on battery life to go with. Can someone point me in the right direction.
[HTC Sensation] g1user101:
Depends what you want. Aosp, sense 3.0, or sense.3.5
[HTC Sensation] germ38:
Sense 3.0
[HTC Sensation] cwa542:
what is the difference between sense 3.0 and 3.5? and which one was on the stock sensation 4g?
[HTC Sensation] germ38:
3.0 came on sensation 4g
[HTC Sensation] germ38:
i think that we needed a new platform to support these new senses 3.0 and 3.5
[HTC Sensation] andyln3:
InsertCoin is the best ROM for the Sensation hands down. Performance and battery life is outstanding.
[HTC Sensation] -juanito-:
Android Revolution HD 3.6.2 with htc Sense 3.0
[HTC Sensation] moshe22:
This is funny! :D

I would say you try by yourself and decide for yourself, Everyone has different opinions and will probably give you their own personal perspective.

You might have a different opinion and like something else or maybe not. just flash the most used ones and see if you like them and go from there.
[HTC Sensation] KAwAtA:
I agree with this guy here as opposed to the other two members. I've tried BOTH roms listed and they're basically the same. Just very ever so slightly different. I used to use ARHD but then I started using other roms because Mike doesn't update his often. InsertCoin gets updated pretty good but I experience issues once in a while (it's nothing severe though) and it's not a bad rom at all. I'm using bulletproof though because I love all the mods he adds on. It's really up to you, gotta try and find out what you want and like.
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
Agree that it's up to you to try, test, tune, etc what's best for your needs & likes! Take a deep read in the Development section...happy flashing! :)
[HTC Sensation] sergeybrin:
CM7 is the best rom on sensation by far.
[HTC Sensation] septix:
CM7.
[HTC Sensation] Jimmah555:
I started using custom ROMs with my G1 and CyanogenMod. I stuck with that exclusively for a really long time through different devices. Since it has taken a while for CM to come out on the Sensation, I started flashing all kinds of different ROMs. That's the beauty of Android and XDA. You can try all kinds of stuff out and decide what you like the best. I currently use Android Revolution HD 4.1.3 (Android 2.3.5, Sense 3.5) with the Amaze camera. I'll use this until a stable version of CM comes out with a better camera. I also use ADW.Ex launcher. This works for me for now because it has a really nice camera, but I've tried a TON of ROMs. Whatever you do, ALWAYS search for answers, use the appropriate forums (General, Q&A, Themes & Apps) properly, and have fun.
[HTC Sensation] dr.m0x:
Cm7. If I want a sense buzz I'll go with bulletproof 2.15. You can't beat those tweaks.

Sent from my Sensation using Cyanogenmod
[HTC Sensation] SoulTemptation:
I checked the following thread and made my decision: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1200118

I don't want to give recommedations since there are a couple of awsome mods floating out there... :)
[HTC Sensation] anri69:
If you like Sense and eye pleasing colours and animations go with CoreDroid. Wipe battery stats when you flash a new rom (made a big difference for me).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
I'm getting extremely frustrated with the glitch that we all see on a daily basis: quick locking/unlocking of the phone will yield the unlocked screen followed by the lockscreen. How has this not yet been fixed by Google? Does anyone have a workaround? So stupid and unprofessional. It makes me sad :-(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaNsA:
What?

/10chars
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
Lock your phone then immediately press the lock button again to get to lockscreen. Tell me you don't see the previous screen for a split second before the lockscreen shows up.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaNsA:
Nopes.

/10chars
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
That's BS. It happens almost every time and on every Android device. It's not long at all, but there's no way that every time you try a speedy lock/unlock that you don't get a glimpse of what's hiding behind the lockscreen. It's the same thing with apps that have lockscreen widgets (like PowerAMP). Sometimes I'll get a glimpse of the stock lockscreen and then the PowerAMP lockscreen widget will show up.

Android seems to have a serious issue dealing with sleep mode and knowing what to do on wake.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaNsA:
well... it doesnt happen on my sgs2, my missus' sgs2 or on my asus transformer.

Whats the big deal anyway?

Try calming down and chilling out..... its only a phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
I can GUARANTEE that it happens on your S2. It happened on my HTC Magic, N1 and my current SGS2. Maybe you don't notice it, but it's definitely there. I'm uploading a video now to demonstrate what I mean, including the PowerAMP issue.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
Thanks for the USEFUL response! I don't see it as a security flaw either, just a massive unprofessional bug. TBH, it's things like this that are the reason why the iPhone is seen to be smoother and more polished. I don't have an iPhone, so I can't ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE, but I'm pretty damn sure that something like this would never happen. And don't get my started on "only 1 phone to test on"; this has happened on ever Android device I have owned.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
[YOUTUBE]9Ise_KOL3os[/YOUTUBE]

As you can see above, the issue is definitely there. Even if it is for a SPLIT second, it still happens and it shouldn't. And the issue with the PowerAMP lockscreen delaying for nearly 3 seconds should NEVER happen. Hell, I just tried it 15 times straight on my 2nd generation iPod touch, and it didn't happen once.

Honestly, if it takes Android purportedly DELAYING the screen wake by a second just to ensure that this doesn't happen, it's worth it IMO.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aceofclubs:
I see it when the phone has locked itself but not when I lock it using the power button.

I wonder if because the screen is off before actually locking the new lockscreen is not displayed until the screen is turned back on.

Agree it looks like sh1t when it does it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaNsA:
What the hell has apple got to with this?

Please tell me how Apple could use this in the patent war.

Have apple patented "lag"?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
I think he just means the "iPhone is better" war.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kersey:
Not doing it here on KI8. I flashed and did a factory reset, wiped the dalvik cache and re-installed my apps and theres not a single glimpse of the screen under the lock screen.

I use a screen lock widget to turn off and lock the screen and the centre button to wake up the phone.

Trust me when i say it isn't happening on mine, it has done it previously and that's why i started using Widget Locker instead...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DSA:
i just spent the last 15 minutes trying this out on my KI3 custom ROM...not happening, goes straight to the lock screen (believe me, im anal about things...)

I think it depends whats on the phone, what settings are used, the kernel etc...

As its something we DONT all suffer from, will you change the thread title?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
And you're following along exactly with how I'm describing? Immediate lock and unlock?

And anyway, I'm talking about STOCK Android without any "help". WidgetLocker/custom ROM isn't stock.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FlowerPotmen:
+ 1

Yes me too, I have nearly burned my fingers off swiping my screen, and power button off. No problems with my K14 stock rom.

Maybe you need to clean up the App Cache, and use a memory booster as well?

Just a thought!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Sorry dont do split seconds .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nutmegy:
it does happen for me as well.. but yes only a split second.. i just lived with it.. think of it as a "feature" lol
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidkid311:
I agree it happens on every android phone....heck its android lol! When i think of android i think of bugs lol. Again its very minor but u want see it on a apple device. Still love my SGS2 to biiits :D :D

Sent from my iphone look a like powered by android!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onslaught86:
This irks me greatly, since it seems to have gotten worse on KI3. Has currently annoyed me to the point of trying a stack of different ROMs to see if any of them are better. CM7 is - shame it's not quite at a daily driver level yet.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChongoDroid:
On CM7 its not doing it, I've experienced it before tho.. total first world problem imo
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onslaught86:
Dude. We are discussing this on a forum for a phone that costs as much as a laptop. EVERYTHING complained about here is a first world problem.

In other news, seems a little better on KI8 than KI3.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
Video is from CM7. Could it be a LauncherPro issue?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DSA:
didnt you say this was related to stock firmwares??

now its possibly launcherpro?

and neither is CM7 or launcherpro