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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] La_Globule:
Thanks a lot !

omniwolf,

Thanks for the trick, it solved my problem which arose just after I reset the phone.

Instead of using a console, I took a different way to change the permissions.

I used the file manager "ES File Explorer" with root access to chmod the directory from 750 to 770.

I didn't issue the chown command and although the file softap.conf has been created, I've noticed that the permissions have been reverted to 750.

And I can still change the configuration (SSID or key) since the file already exists with 600 permission.

How those two points can be explained ?

Thanks for your answer.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] midirt:
I'm not really a newbie on XDA, but I just got my Transformer TF101 today and have a few questions. I know I risk repeating some existing questions, but still have no clear answers after searching and reading this forum for a couple of days and would appreciate some advice.

I have a serial number on the bottom of the device as B50KASxxxxxx - I've read about B60 rootable and B70/B80 non-rootable. What's my B50? Is it safe to root? Did I get an older model (from newegg.ca) - any disadvantages? Edit - I found this one, looks like it's rootable.

I have firmware 8.2.3.9-20110423 - should I install OTA update before rooting and custom rom, or just do custom rom install right away?

What is considered the best and most stable custom rom that has a status bar hide option?

At this moment, what is the must up to date and easiest guide to safe rooting and installing custom rom? The ones I found seem a bit outdated, not sure which one to follow...

Some (or all?) custom roms have status bar hide option included, but none mentions how to control it, hide/restore bar. How does it work in practice? Annoying bar is my main reason to root it...

In your opinion, is it better to root it and use stock roms, or install custom roms?

Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uploder:
not a noob? so.....your familiar with searching? guess not. the time it took you to type all of that you could have searched and found your answer yourself. heres 1 of the 50 million threads made on the subject...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1294687
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] midirt:
Don't guess. Yes, I'm familiar with searching and was searching a reading for two days before writing this. I might have missed something but there is too much information. BTW thank you for your link but it does not have any reference to B50, which was one of my questions.

An even if I missed answers to some of my questions, there are no clear anwers to others, or they might be outdated.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uploder:
your right.that thread wasn't the answer. i said it was a start.it DOES mention the B50. and 2 days of searching? come one man there's @ least 3 threads in general alone that answer this. Do i know the answer? yes. will i tell you? no. SEARCH HARDER. i dnt care if you think im not being helpful but the fact of the matter is im trying to help you help yourself. good luck buddy
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] midirt:
You might have issues with understanding what I write, or you just have not read it. I don't mind you not reading it - you don't have to after all, but if you do - please pay attention before replying in quite an arrogant way. As I said - I only get my TF101 today - an hour ago actually, so I could not possibly search for B50 for two days, duh! I added this question to others when typing this message, to avoid writing several messages.

As I also said, some of my questions can possibly be found through searching (although it's always good to get an up to date opinion), while others I can't find so far. Yes, I found an answer to B50 question - although not in your thread. But others are still relevant to me.

You don't have to help me - but it won't hurt to be polite and avoid arrogant replies even to ones that in your opinion did something wrong.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baseballfanz:
-I have a serial number on the bottom of the device as B50KASxxxxxx - I've read about B60 rootable and B70/B80 non-rootable. What's my B50? Is it safe to root? Did I get an older model (from newegg.ca) - any disadvantages?

B50 is rootable

-I have firmware 8.2.3.9-20110423 - should I install OTA update before rooting and custom rom, or just do custom rom install right away?

Make no different since you're installing custom ROM anyway.

-What is considered the best and most stable custom rom that has a status bar hide option?

They're all good IMO. Best if you flash them and decide for yourself. IIRC Revolver has the option to hide status bar. There are apps to do it. I'm using HoneyBar on Prime (Hidebar is good too).

-At this moment, what is the must up to date and easiest guide to safe rooting and installing custom rom? The ones I found seem a bit outdated, not sure which one to follow...

NVFLash

-Some (or all?) custom roms have status bar hide option included, but none mentions how to control it, hide/restore bar. How does it work in practice? Annoying bar is my main reason to root it...

Usually just have to press a button or somewhere on the tab, not too hard to figure out.

-In your opinion, is it better to root it and use stock roms, or install custom roms?

That's for you to decide, everyone is different. Keep in mind all the "custom" ROM right now are base on stock ROM but tweaked to be faster ect....
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] midirt:
Thanks! I appreciate your help.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] midirt:
I successfully rooted it (with kit) and flashed Revolver
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Here is another simple fix for another HTC's "design flaw". If you have your music playback cutting out, or songs skipping back and forth and pausing randomly (all while on headphones), this fix is for you. If you don't, you probably will at some point...

It seems there is a reason why Nokia puts an ugly piece of plastic around the headphone jack. Can you find that on your phone? No? Well, there's your problem!

In Sensation's case, headphones constantly "touch" the back cover, which eventually scratches out the paint, revealing a tiny bit of bare metal. Similar thing happens on (unconfirmed): HTC HD2, HTC Desire HD (reported but unlikely), HTC EVO 3D, Samsung Captivate, Motorola Droid X and possibly a few more phones. Some of these have a silver ring around the jack, but this obviously doesn't help.

So, here it is on the Sensation:

Problems occur once headphones come in contact with bare metal. I tried covering the scratch with paint, nail polish and super glue. None of this works, it just removes more paint. Coating it with more permanent paint would probably work for a while, but that would peel off eventually.

From what I can see, there are two ways to fix this.

One is quite simple:

While two involves modifying the headphones themselves.

It took me a while, but I found a perfect solution:

These are... dental.. rubbers... I actually have no idea what they are really called :D They are used for braces. I believe you can find them in any dental store. Just bring this picture with you :) They are under 1$, and come in various colours.

This is what you need to do with them:

Basically invisible :)

Here is another way to do the same thing, done by Mr. Ulmo.

In case this happens on your phone (non-Sensation) and you are able to fix it, please notify me so I can add it here :)

Also, in case you don't want to do any "hardware alterations", this app blocks headphone buttons, which kind of fixes the problem.

Hope I helped!
[HTC Sensation] idavid_:
I think it's the issue with HTC headphones. When I plugged them into my X1, it started to randomly dial people and $hit. If you are using another headphones, then I can't help you.

Edit: just read that you used different headphones. Nvm then

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Unfortunately, the headphones are not to blame. Similar thing happens with my desktop headphones, or ordinary speakers.

Songs don't skip with non-HTC headphones (since they don't have controls built in), but music still cuts out.

Also, I tried different music apps.
[HTC Sensation] idavid_:
Maybe you have $hit stuck in your headphone jack? Just noticed I do :/

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Perhaps...

I'll do a little cleaning and report back :)

edit:

Well it can't be that simple can it... There was some dust in there, but nothing spectacular. It's still the same :\
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
I solved it... It took less than expected :)

I opened the phone up, thinking I'll have to mess with the jack, but the jack is fine.

It's due to the worst back cover in the universe (again). EVO 3D for example has a nice finish around the jack, so headphones don't touch the cover. Sensation on the other hand has nothing. Once paint peels off that nothing, headphones start touching bare metal, and go crazy.

Fu**ing flagship device...

I think I'll fix it with black nail polish, or silicone, or something...
[HTC Sensation] carpbud:
Its strange as I had this! It got so bad I blamed the headphones and kept moving the wire. Result - after a while I knackered them up!

I bought a new pair and only last week, they started to too. It sort of cuts out for a second.

Ive looked at my phone, and it looks as discussed above, worn away paint...
[HTC Sensation] Mattmanx:
Same Issue

I've had the same issue since I got my Sensation back in June, and it appears to be getting worse and worse. Leads me to believe it does have something to do with the paint around the headphone jack being rubbed off. It's also not just HTC headphones, as I have a very basic pair that I've used in addition to the ones provided by HTC, and it happens with those as well. A little search of the Google turns up a bunch of other people that have had this same problem. I contacted HTC support a few weeks ago about the issue and the response was basically, "Tough Luck". The tech mentioned that the headphones are coming into contact with other parts of the phone when in the headphone jack, and are somehow sending control signals to the phone. There is no fix.

It's a pain in the ass, particularly when you're listening to music and the phone auto-dials your boss or a client. I may try to root the phone and see if there's a way to turn off headphone controls in the software.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
There is a fix, and I believe it's quite easy. I'll post a picture or two tonight :)
[HTC Sensation] bcpk:
I have the same problem. There's a little chip in the paint right at the edge of my headphone jack and whenever the pins are wiggled slightly sound cuts out.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
OP updated with a fix :)

If anyone can think of a better way to fix this, feel free to post.
[HTC Sensation] c19932:
thanks for making this post

so this is why my music player goes ****ing crazy and skipping songs by itself. it annoyed the **** out of me -.-
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
I know how you felt... Glad I could help :)
[HTC Sensation] carpbud:
You atre brilliant! That is usually the sort of thing I would think of!

I know what I will be doing tonight... :D:D:D:D
[HTC Sensation] gillgrylls:
My gf has a Sensation. She hasn't come across this issue yet as she doesn't use headphones with the phone but I have an HTC HD2 and this was a issue with that phone as well. I don't use it anymore but for music and video but oddly it did not do this with all headphones. The OEM ones it would do this. I have a cheap $8 pair I bought from a computer store and never does this.

I have an older truck I use when i go hunting that still has a cassette deck in it and when i use the cassette adapter and plug into the phone it also skips and pauses. Sucks but im just living with it. I would guess overall its a HTC design issue
[HTC Sensation] AdamiX:
I have the same problem on Desire HD!
[HTC Sensation] eps0r:
lol had same problem, thought it is like a damaged mp3 :D thx for the info..but sad for such a nice device :(
[HTC Sensation] raidan555:
I got the same problem when I touch the upper left of my phone
[HTC Sensation] kaposhkaposh:
Definitely a design problem.

Having similar problem with my HTC HD2. Definitely a phone design problem. If you'll let HTC know about it, please do so.
[HTC Sensation] polarbehr:
I have the same problem on my Droid X.
[HTC Sensation] rapproduca:
Well I have an Evo 3d and this happens a lot also. But I can't put ugly ass tape on here so I guess ill have to deal with HTC doin something as dumb ass putting a metal ring around the headphone jack
[HTC Sensation] AdamiX:
So what can be wrong here? [Desire HD]
[HTC Sensation] Rydah:
i have the same isue on my evo 3d.

---------- Post added at 10:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:12 AM ----------

oir devices are not too old. we should demand htc to distribute "fixed" backdoors.
[HTC Sensation] TRusselo:
this may explain whats been happening to my samsung captivate... sounds exactly right. metal ring on hole too!
[HTC Sensation] LayZeeDK:
Thank God, I thought I was the only one with that problem! And thanks for the solution, I will try that for sure :)
[HTC Sensation] EVERMIND:
You could also try transparent nail polish, or glue.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Soo...

Sensation, Desire HD, EVO 3D, HD2, DroidX, Samsung Captivate and god knows what else.

The weird thing is, Desire HD's top cover is not metal, so this makes no sense. Also, EVO 3D and a few others have a metal ring around the headphone jack, so again this makes no sense... Guess the metal ring doesn't prevent this issue.

If any of you folks try the tape fix (or any other fix) and it works, notify me so I can add it as an "official" fix for your phone model :)
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Could be the same issue.. By touching the metal cover you basically touch the headphone jack, since it's all the same piece of metal... Try the tape :)

I tried that and it didn't work. It peels right off. It's in the OP :)
[HTC Sensation] ChavezD:
got the same issue on my Desire HD, sometimes it helps to clean it with a cotton stick, just put it in and turn.

But after a few day it comes back..

but the htc headphones work well; i think DHD doesnt like it when there are headphone without any conrol, maybe the contacts inside touch with some dirt?
[HTC Sensation] AdamiX:
Maybe i fixed it on Desire HD. Will write it soon how i done it
[HTC Sensation] Jooxie:
I've had the same issue on my Desire HD. I've fixed it by covering the little metal contact in the first picture with a tiny bit of sugru silicone (sugru.com). I'm assuming that that contact is used for the 4th pin in headphones with a remote?

Anyway, it solved my issues with skipping music and random calls. It also stopped the scratting noises I was experiencing during music playback!

Hope that helps you out :)
[HTC Sensation] shooky:
when it's happend to me i oppened the remote control in the earphones and pulled aout the peace of plastic which made the remote controll button to work, now the remote control isn't working but the earphone themeselve work grate, no random skipping back and forth or pausing
[HTC Sensation] vphreeze:
I suffered from the OG Droid headphone issue...which had similar symptoms but turned out to be a loose jack instead of this rubbed off paint problem. We "fixed" it by cutting a piece of a drinking straw and wedged it in between the jack and the body to create a tighter connection (I think I found that solution on these boards).

Maybe, instead of putting tape on the phone, you could get some heat shrink tubing to put around the base of the headphone plug and cut it just long enough to create a barrier between the plug and that edge. Not sure if it would work, but it might be an alternative for those that don't want to put tape on their phone (although I thought it was a brilliant idea). Heat shrink tubing is super cheap, and can be found all over the place...Walmart, Radioshack, hardware store, or any place that carries stuff for electrical repair, sometimes it will be in the automotive section.

Anyway, just wanted to throw that out there, good luck!
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
The app from the OP disables the buttons. But at least you got it working :)

Never heard of sugru... I love the idea, hope it actually works as advertised. I'll definitely get some :D

For me, modding the headphones was out of the question since I don't use just one set. But the idea is good, I'll post it in the OP. Thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] simaem:
Man... I dont know how to thank you..

I was so worried about the problem. thought my Set is all bugged or some ****..

It was randomly making calls to people and skipping the tracks all the time...

Thanks alot mate...
[HTC Sensation] ChavezD:
I donnt know how to thank you, i have just put a sellotape on the little contact and all problems are gone :)

i will report within the next days if the error will appear agian.

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they arent the best quality, my old cam :eek:

sorry, im not allowed to post link/photos here.

If you want, you can copy the links and show them as a picture?
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Glad I helped :)

So, you put tape there and all the problems are gone, and headphone keys work?

Is your cover scratched like the one from the OP?
[HTC Sensation] ChavezD:
all problems are gone,but i cant tell you if the keys work because my headphone broke last week..

my cover isnt really sratched, like you can see on the pictures when you copy the url to your browser ;)
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Just tried it myself... The keys don't work, which makes sense since the pin you covered is definitely used for them :)

This is, again, what the app from the OP does. You can try that if you don't plan on using stock headphones anymore :)
[HTC Sensation] naimmkassim:
Does XE version face this problem??
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
The back cover is almost identical, so my guess is yes.
[HTC Sensation] Jooxie:
Yeah, I forgot to mention that a bit more explicitly in my earlier post. Covering the contact does disable the remote functionality. In my case however, the app alone didn't prevent the scrattling noises when the jack rotated in the socket. The interference was very bothersome to say the least.

Covering that little contact with Sugru permanently cured that problem for me :)

That stuff is quite handy in a lot of situations and small repairs, so definitely worth checking out.

Cheers :)
[HTC Sensation] bcpk:
Could you post a photo of where you applied the sugru?
[HTC Sensation] LayzJay:
I have a problem with the left ear phone cutting out when pressure is applied sideways to the ear phones jack.

So I tried a pair of Sony headphones and the problems gone..even though I do have the paint chips discussed.

I worked out that its down to the diameter of the jack on my senheisser ear phones as they also do it on my Mrs iphone.

It appears that the jack plug is slightly thinner on my senheissers! Which gives them a looser fit in the phones jack plug.
[HTC Sensation] dfordigit:
(scratched surface)

found another solution to it, i used a spare cap from a earbud headphone and placed it on the jack wich solved my problem right away.
[HTC Sensation] ggomec:
So if I buy a cover will it fix it as it would probably stop the earphone touching the scratch?

I am using HTC Sensation btw.

And if not is there a video for step by step solution, that would be awesome :)
[HTC Sensation] MellowHype:
Plug it in slowly & carefully ;)
[HTC Sensation] Michael_Mcr:
Eureka ! - i had a flash of inspiration today.

Motherboard standoff bolts are usually M3 (3mm) so when i got home i fished out a packet of spares and, as i had guessed, the little red insulating washers that come with them are a perfect tight fit on a 3.5mm jack plug shaft- as they are made of fibre, they just need a little light sanding down to perfectly match the diameter of the jack plug handle ( or leave them as they are ).

Because they are made of electrical insulating material there is no danger of leakage either - Sorted !
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Good for you :)

I don't have that on any of my bolts, but I'll have my eye out for something of the sort.
[HTC Sensation] hollywooda111:
Sensation XE ibeats head bud cutting out.

Hey, yer i got the Sensation XE back in October & my headphones socket has

started playing up on my ibeats headphones. If i plug it in the left ear bud doesnt

work &cuts out, but if i pull it back out slightly then i get stereo!..

I also tried the wifes iPod headphones (urghhh) and they do the same so its obviously a fault with the socket.

it also happens if i remove the cover so its not a problem with touching any metal

on the casing for me.

I'm hoping a rubber washer or something like that will fix it, but how crap is this

design?.. poor HTC, very Poor.
[HTC Sensation] nevrlow:
I read all this "design flaw" issues on here and i literally have non of them. Am i just lucky or do i take care of my things well?
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
If you use headphones a lot, you'll get this issue. As for the other ones, you're just lucky :)
[HTC Sensation] nevrlow:
Prob wont own the phone long enough to see these issues. Usually scoop a new phone every 3/4 months
[HTC Sensation] kleggnutt:
This problem stopped for a while for me but has come back with a vengeance.

I have a Desire HD which has no metal around the headphone jack area so the tape fix does nothing for me. I have installed headset blocker which seems to help but the crackling noises are driving me crazy.

Edit: a little tape positioned around the inside around the jack but under the cover/case seems to have got rid of the crackling noise issue for me. Headphones are recognised as a headset but the blocker seems to be doing it's thing and cancelling any inputs it may be trying to make.
[HTC Sensation] gimmie dat:
I used to have this problem too. I would be walking down the street listening to music and all of a sudden the song would skip like crazy and my phone would redial the last call I made. I have exchanged my phone several times for dust under screen issues. When I do the exchange, I send back the inside part of the phone only and keep the back cover. I have not had this problem come back. I still use the same back cover with chips in paint and same headphones with no problems.

I don't know, maybe they fixed this or something. If the problem does return I will paint the hole with some liquid electrical paint. I used to use that stuff when installing car stereos.
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Glad you fixed it :)

I'll add this to the OP.

That's interesting... Don't see how they could have fixed it. That latest firmware did fix quite a few things, but this is purely a hardware glitch...
[HTC Sensation] gimmie dat:
Oh wait I was talking about hardware. I noticed that on the replacement phone I got the headphone jack plug is more secure. The old one had a slight wiggle to it. It is possible that it might "stretch out" the hole with more use. So far all is good.
[HTC Sensation] DrAgKurt:
I started experiencing the same problem today. I thought it was an issue with the ROM I installed, like could have missed one thing while flashing the new ROM. Thank goodness and I found what the root cause is. Thanks for the information. :)
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
I've managed to find a better solution, at last.

I changed the jack on the headphones. This one has rubber at the end, instead of metal, like HTC's jack.

I'm also tracking down dental rubber bands that are supposed to be about 1mm in diameter. I'll post an update once I get my hands on some :)