yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] debra:
Yea true don't get support with kies but until I installed it I never could get my phone to find what it needed to on the computer. It really is important if u end up having issues connecting and finding your phone
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Dani897:
That's because kies installs drivers, but again the logical place to look for drivers is the Samsung product support section and they are there. Its amazing the simple things this while forum seems to ignore.

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Which kies functions are supported with the infuse? Can you update firmware? Can you install Samsung apps? Edit contacts? Sync media? I never tried it but as fast as I know only galaxy s phones a supported and the infuse on att is not labeled as a galaxy s. I've heard it doesn't work but I have Linux on my computer and never use windows unless I have to. I have no reason to use kies or USB drivers.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] devinwithaninfuse:
so kies works on infuse now? that would be really helpful if they had an app, because my usb driver is broken and i cant update my phone.

any help?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] The Jack of Clubs:
yes, kies supports the infuse now. and is the only proper way to upgrade to official gingerbread from att.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] devinwithaninfuse:
thats a little stupid idea to say the least...

what about people that dont have a computer, or like me their USB connection on their infuse is not working(im not the only one)?

i cant find any drivers for my infuse or ways to download the update that im pretty sure would fix my phone...they've really left me deserted and want me to pay a fee to have my phones OS reinstalled
[Samsung Infuse 4G] The Jack of Clubs:
on the infuse, gingerbread required a new bootloader which required a computer. you should have drivers loaded with kies, if not you can get them from samsung. you may have to go select the proper driver in device manager. i know it conflicts if you install adb.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
This method use diff type of drivers....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Bro your not. My old phone had that. Go yell at them, it is probably broken. Os will not help, tried that. Its sammies fault, they say ooohhh ahhh its software. Bull, unless if yours works on other computers. IF doesnt, then go say you will cancel if they do not treat you correctly.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jwl12345:
Oh god necrobump...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SilverFalco:
Bought this phone like a month ago and by the time I got home with it, I've already had everything I needed to install a new rom, so I installed and since day one I can't get this phone to work with auto-rotate or any other app that uses the accelerometer :(

I can't remember if it worked with the stock rom, but i'm sure that it didn't work with any of the roms that I used after. From lightning rom, than Sensation 1.6 and finally with Exynos (that I still uses).

I tried calibrating, tried new roms and kernels, never tried factory reset tho. Anyone knows what I can do to get this damn thing to work?

One interesting thing is that the Motion feature works, but that's it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mops88:
The motion features use the gyros only afaik. You can test them with Gyro 2D visualizer for example.

On your problem: flash a stock rom and kernel, then test the accelerometers.

If they don't work, send your phone in.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tomguernsey:
Hi, I live in UK and have bought g2x from USA. I installed Weapon 2.8.

When I dial the number for example 07876543210 it shows like that 078-765-43210 also when receiving a call it shows 078-765-43210.

All my numbers are in first format (07876543210). Is there a way to change the dialing and receiving to first format?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wewoapsiak:
I think it fixes your problems

if you go to Menu -Settings - Language & Keyboards - and change the language to English (UK).

Sent from my JitterBug, probably while in a silly class.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tomguernsey:
I don't have English(UK) only English (Unites States)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tomguernsey:
Can I download English Language (UK) ? Do I need to change a ROM to do that?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wewoapsiak:
Well then. I don't know if you can download it. I know CM7 has that option, that's what I checked before posting earlier.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tomguernsey:
Have you checked both languages (UK) and (US) how they display the incoming and outgoing calls?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tomguernsey:
I've sorted out the problem without changing the rom. I installed the application MoreLocale 2 and change the language to English (UK).

Thanks wewoapsiak for the tip
[myTouch 4G General] NatsuDragneell:
OK I set everything up perm root s off froyo( took forever) now I installed su rom manager put the rom /kernel I wanted on the root of my sd (vu 2.39.an unity v9 kernel) OK when I reboot into recovery I know first nano back up but I was never sure about What ya ment by full wipe( i kno i do this first before any flashing) an what do I flash first the kernel or rom and how quick response Plz.
[myTouch 4G General] saranhai:
after doing your nandroid backup,

DO A FULL WIPE:

1) wipe DATA

2) wipe CACHE

3) wipe DALVIK CACHE (in advanced menu)

4) do this at least TWICE, just to be on the safe side.

after wiping:

flash ROM.ZIP first, then

REBOOT

after reboot and setting up, reboot the phone again into clockworkmod recovery and WIPE CACHE AND DALVIK CACHE.

then flash kernel.zip.

reboot and enjoy. oh, and also hit the thanks button :rolleyes:
[myTouch 4G General] formeforfree:
So when should we be mounting system. Is it not necessary?
[myTouch 4G General] aznanimedude:
after your full wipe, then you do install from zip, that should do everything needed to install/mount/whatever magic goes into installing that ROM on your phone

i've never consciously done anything to my memory of manually mounting anything. Just wipe -> rom install
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
[DEV] Official Kernel Sources & Ramdisk for Xperia 2011 devices [posted at GITHUB]

------\\ IMP INFO //-------

LAST UPDATED:

26/March/2012

Latest Kernel Sources:

4.0.2.A.0.74

Latest Ramdisk:

4.0.2.A.0.42

------// IMP INFO \\-------

hello guys,

i have pushed the Official kernel sources and ramdisks for various Xperia 2011 devices to my github account... to keep the various FW versions at same place i have created branches for each kernel/ramdisk... i think this will help other dev/advance users as they can now easily get all relevant files at one place and easily compare changes in firmware sources...

Xperia-2011-Official-Kernel-Sources

(INCLUDES THESE FW VERSIONS)

Xperia-2011-Official-Ramdisks

(INCLUDES THESE FW VERSIONS)

i will try my best to keep those sources updated

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Kernel sources for following firmware:

4.0.2.A.0.74

4.0.2.D.0.5

4.1.C.0.7

4.1.C.0.6

4.0.2.A.0.61_62

3.0.1.E.0.88

4.0.2.A.0.58

4.0.2.A.0.42

4.0.2.A.0.9

4.0.1.A.0.284

4.0.1.A.0.283

4.0.A.2.377

4.0.A.2.368

3.0.1.A.0.145_146_148
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Ramdisks for following firmware:

4.0.2.A.0.42

4.0.1.A.0.283

4.0.A.2.368

3.0.1.A.0.145

Devices for which ramdisks are posted:

ST17 - coconut - ACTIVE
LT15 - anzu - ARC
LT18 - ayame - ARC S
WT19 - satsuma - LIVE WALKMAN
ST15 - smultron - MINI
SK17 - mango - MINI PRO
MT15 - hallon - NEO
MT11 - haida - NEO V
R800 - zeus,zeusc - PLAY
MK16 - iyokan - PRO
ST18 - urushi - RAY
[Xperia Arc Android Development] JasonStein:
Nice work,Doom:D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
Great work. Just to ask... Could you publish the one for Xperia Pro? Thanks.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
You want ramdisk for it?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
Yes, please, it would be nice :) and I can't find a way to get it from my phone
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
i was not able to get new firmware (kernel.sin file)...

since u have the device have u rooted it yet?

use this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1302037

and find the newest superuser update.zip

then after the device is rooted reboot it once... connect device to pc via adb and pull the following files:

/*
/sbin/*

e.g.: file list from ARC: https://github.com/DooMLoRD/Xperia-2011-Official-Ramdisks/tree/master/ARC
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
updated kernel sources with 4.0.2.A.0.9 FW sources
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
Finally, I managed to get the sin files from PC Companion. You can download the kernel SIN from:

http://soporte.opensysperu.com/downloads/kernel_S1-SW-LIVE-883F-PID1-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin

My build number is 4.0.1.A.0.283.

Also, as you have experience developing custom kernels, I would like to ask somethingto you(sorry if it's our of thread)... I've compiled a kernel based on the SE source code(just added the tun/tap driver as built in) following the instructions published by SE, then used the original ramdisk/taken from the kernel image, then used mkbootimg to create the bootable image, and finally booted into it with "fastboot boot boot.img". It showed the SE logo(just the words, not the bootanim) and then the phone turned off. The same happens when I used "fastboot boot" with the stock kernel image. I use "fastboot boot" instead of "fastboot flash kernel" so I can test the kernel without risk bricking my device... Is there somerthing I'm doing wrong? Thanks.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
the link that u posted is for Xperia Pro right? i will update my gitrepo with the ramdisk from this device...

which defconfig did u use?

are u unpacking/repacking ramdisk or just using the stock ramdisk.cpio.gz and then mkbootimg?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
Yes, the image is for Xperia Pro(MK16a).

The exact command I'm using to configure the kernel is:

ARCH=arm CROSS_COMPILE=/opt/android-ndk-r5b/toolchains/arm-eabi-4.4.0/prebuilt/linux-x86/bin/arm-eabi- make semc_iyokan_defconfig​

I've tried using the original ramdisk as well as unpack & repack(changing the logo.rle). The command I used to create the boot image is:

./mkbootimg --base 0x00200000 --kernel /usr/src/android/4.0.A.2.364/kernel/arch/arm/boot/zImage --ramdisk ramdisk.img -o boot.img​

Any idea? Thanks.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Use stock ramdisk as is
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
pushed 4.0.1.A.0.283 ramdisks for NEO V & PRO
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
I ran the following commands:

cd /usr/src/android/4.0.A.2.364/kernel

ARCH=arm CROSS_COMPILE=/opt/android-ndk-r5b/toolchains/arm-eabi-4.4.0/prebuilt/linux-x86/bin/arm-eabi- make semc_iyokan_defconfig

nano -w .config

# Add CONFIG_TUN=y

ARCH=arm CROSS_COMPILE=/opt/android-ndk-r5b/toolchains/arm-eabi-4.4.0/prebuilt/linux-x86/bin/arm-eabi- make

cd ../bootimg

cp /usr/src/android/4.0.A.2.364/kernel/arch/arm/boot/zImage .

./unpack-bootimg.pl kernel_S1-SW-LIVE-883F-PID1-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin

cp kernel_S1-SW-LIVE-883F-PID1-0001-S1-PARTITION.sin-ramdisk.cpio.gz ramdisk.cpio.gz

./mkbootimg --base 0x00200000 --kernel zImage --ramdisk ramdisk.cpio.gz -o boot.img

./fastboot boot boot.img
​

But it didn't worked. the workds "Sony Ericsson" appear, then the screen gets filled with black and finally the phone turns off.

I tried also with the kernel image, but still the same problem.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
unpack-bootimg.pl wont work directly on kernel.sin files

use this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1262656
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
I used your script to split the kernel.sin, get the ramdisk, deleted my old boot.img, and then ran mkbootimg again, but nothing, still the same simptom. Any idea?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
sorry mate no idea... wht u described should work...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
pushed FW 4.0.2.A.0.42 ramdisks for all devices :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
updated kernel sources with 4.0.2.A.0.42 FW sources
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lucausee:
kernel with 2wcr

sorry but i don't understand how (and if) is possible to install in my lt15i (xperia arc) the kernel with 2wcr for 2 way call recording in a phone only rooted (locked) with 4.0.1.a.283 and kernel 2.6.32.9-perf.... thank to all...:o

:confused:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
currently there is no kernel with two-way-call-recording....

and in anycase to flash kernels u will need unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DESMOYO:
Hi, can someone tell me if I can get the original kernel of an ARC Xperia S

If you do not have the kernel alone, it is possible to recover the kernel installed again the original FW version 4.0.2.A.0.42

thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
u can extract original kernel from the FTF file... open it using 7zip, the original kernel is kernel.sin...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DESMOYO:
And I can do that, which I have to extract file for the kernel?

Greetings and thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
updated kernel sources with 4.0.2.A.0.58 FW sources
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
updated kernel sources with 4.0.2.A.0.61_62 FW sources
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
updated kernel sources with 3.0.1.E.0.88 FW sources (VZW PLAY CDMA)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
updated kernel sources with 4.1.C.0.6 FW sources (ICS ALPHA)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rayone:
Can anyone point me to a compiled .58 kernel (kernel.sin or boot.img)?

Or a stock FTF .42/.58?

I've looked and I can't find it.

Thanks :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
get the kernel.sin from the FTF... then use the kernel.sin unpacker i posted in another thread...

kindly search the threads...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rayone:
Thanks DooMLord... but where's the FTF, that's what I'm looking for?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
search at forums....
[Xperia Arc Android Development] RafayelG:
Can you tell me how to get the ramdisk from boot.img or from source code for firmware: 4.0.2.A.0.58
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
search for unpackbootimg.pl
[Xperia Arc Android Development] RafayelG:
ok i got this files now :

boot.img-kernel.gz

boot.img-ramdisk.cpio.gz

I used this command : perl unpack-bootimg.pl boot.img

EDIT: ok so i used this

rafayel-VirtualBox Lk # find . | cpio --quiet -H newc -o | gzip > ramdisk.img
cpio: File ./ramdisk.img grew, 211681280 new bytes not copied

the ramdisk.img is 478mb large is this normal?

and after doing : mkbootimg --base 0x00200000 --kernel kernel/arch/arm/boot/zImage --ramdisk ramdisk.img -o boot.img

i get this : mkbootimg: command not found
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
ramdisks are hardly 1 to 5 MB..

may be ur commands are going wrong somewhere... search on xda for those binaries...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] adridu59:
Hi, noob question :

if I compile FXP kernel using stock defconfig, will it work with stock ROMs ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
yes it should
[Xperia Arc Android Development] constantinexx:
what is the RAM DISK?? :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] adridu59:
Nice.. :eek:

Its a part of the kernel.

DooM, I'd like to see support for .62 ramdisk if you can, thanks in advance. :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
search on google...

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-initrd/index.html

whats there to support in .62? its 99% identical to .42/.58
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
updated kernel sources with 4.1.C.0.7 FW sources (ICS BETA)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
updated kernel sources with:

4.0.2.A.0.74

4.0.2.D.0.5

firmware sources
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
to compile a kernel i found a tut on SE website but get error when i make it -_-

help plz?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
read this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1066266
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pren22:
Sry for offtopic.I was reading this thread and i don't know what for is it,i use DoomKernel latest version,but what for is this?

Pls it 8:43 am,and i'm just to lazy to search on internet,pls give me link to a site,that explains what is this kernel and ramdisk for,or just tell me in few words,tnx!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Sekhen:
Thanks for this DoomLord (& for your Xperia Ray Root kit :fingers-crossed:)

Somebody have benchs comparison for ramdisk increasing perfs ?

Regards.

Sekhen.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cooler1182:
can you give me the link about your source ??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Destroyedbeauty:
Confusing!!!!!

Oh ****, Doomlord, you got a ****load of selectable folders and files on your Github account..

Can you (or someone else, PLEASE!) give me information about the neccesary files for downloading so I can tro to make my own kernel after my own preferences? Thank you! :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] octopus82:
sorry dude I've never flashed sony ericsson before

Can I flash this Kernel for lt15i with build N° 4.1.b.0.587 ? it's to flash an custom rom

Thank's
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Tabish Quadri:
nice thread

thanks for making this thread
[Xperia Arc Android Development] feco86:
Only problem of these kernels is heating. But i love them and this forum, ty for creating title.
[General Questions and Answers] spirikitik:
i mean "Android phone"

There is always a new model every month so your new Android depreciate very fast, ifyour lucky 2months only it will depreciate?

Manufacturer should just release 1 model every year!

Right?
[General Questions and Answers] kanariya:
Comparing to the iphone, yea.
[General Questions and Answers] 24kbgold:
It's good for the buyer and bad for the reseller.
[General Questions and Answers] lowandbehold:
That will never happen. Manufacturers care nothing about your phone's value after you purchase it. To compete with the Iphone they have to produce many different phones to cater to everyone's needs. I personally like new and better phones coming out all the time. Who wants the same phone for a year?
[General Questions and Answers] Gusar321:
I plan to use my phone for several years. I did use my previous one for about 5 years (it was a Nokia N80) and only replaced it because of a hardware defect. Why does it matter that new phones are out? Your current one doesn't become a worse phone because of it, it's still the same phone that you bought because you determined that it suits your needs.
[General Questions and Answers] rye&ginger:
...if you care more about resale value of your phone, then sure.

Most people here care more about new technologies in hardware and software I would think.

iphone will not have NFC, bigger screens, LTE, etc.. for nearly another year. Its outdated before it was even released. And it holds it value only because of its restricted platform.
[General Questions and Answers] lowandbehold:
Exactly. To alot of us, it is all about the new technology. And to keep with the topic of the OP, the sooner you decide to upgrade, the more resale value your phone has.
[General Questions and Answers] spirikitik:
They said Infuse 4g will not be supported by ICS, and all other single core android device
[General Questions and Answers] bleach168:
Try selling a used SGS2 when anyone can get a new one for $500.

Then try selling a used 16gb iPhone 4 when a new 8gb iPhone 4 (not 4s) costs $550.
[General Questions and Answers] The-Captain:
I think as long as you enjoy it, it is a good investment.
[General Questions and Answers] robsaw:
No phone is an investment. By definition, an investment appreciates in value, no phone appreciates only depreciates invalue; some quicker than others. Unless you've got serial # 1 of the Google Nexus or something.
[General Questions and Answers] spirikitik:
Iphone 4s appreciate in value, if you bought one now you can sell it for almost a thousand bucks on ebay?
[General Questions and Answers] OJ in Compton:
So how is a nexus S going to be the first device with an update to ICS when it is a lowly single-core device?

Spec whores really need to calm down.
[General Questions and Answers] nrvnqsrxk:
That's the problem with cannibalization, you have different manufacturers all fighting for a larger slice of the pie. If theY stop releasing new handsets while other companies continue to pump out new models, revenues drop, profits drop, share price tanks, bye bye manufacturer.

Sent from my HTC Sensation
[General Questions and Answers] Archer:
That's not appreciation in value. Appreciation in value happens over time (if it happens). That is purely because there are people willing to pay a lot of money rather than wait for their carrier or local shop to get it.

Seriously, why are you going all over a heavily Android based community and bigging up the iPhone everywhere? This community is for discussion and development that serves to make everyone's Android experience better. You're just posting things like this...

Android phonoe not a good investment?

Is it wise to buy new Android device if there is a coming new model every month?

Why iPhone 4s sells to almost 2 million over the weekend?

Reason why iPhone 4s kills Android

Please stop trolling our forums. If you don't like Android then stop posting in Android forums. If you do want your Android phone (if you have one) to be better then stick at reading the forums. If you'd prefer an iPhone then please just get one!

Thank you :)
[General Questions and Answers] vnvman:
Who cares if it depreciates, it's a phone, not a share. Just buy what you like and have fun with it. This unless you really plan on reselling it: in that case buy an iPhone: next summer you'll be able to sell it for 450€ or so and upgrade to a new phone almost "for free"...
[General Questions and Answers] AllGamer:
no phone is ever an investment

a phone is a phone, you don't gain money on it, you lose money on it the moment you pay for it, just like cars

the older the phone/car the less valuable it is

so it doesn't really matter which OS it is running.

if you like a specific model, buy it, if not, wait for the next better model
[General Questions and Answers] The-Captain:
I agree with what he said, dont ever buy a phone thinking you will be able to make a lot of the money back.
[General Questions and Answers] russ18uk:
Depends in what way you mean investment. Investment when you already have a phone, or an investment when you don't have a phone but need one to earn any money? Of course it's an investment when you need a phone. ;)

It's the same for most things. Yes I'm being highly pedantic :D
[General Questions and Answers] jesche:
Personally I would rather see frequency updates so that there is always a "new" phone available when I want one. I would hate for the only phone available when I need one to be 10 months old already.
[General Questions and Answers] spirikitik:
Yes we need update for my infuse 4g
[General Questions and Answers] upichie:
I purchased my (Android) phone new, and at the time it sold for $600 (without a contract). A year later, while there were much better phones out, I could get a minimum of $300 for it. That may not be equivalent to the iPhone's ability to hold value, but it doesn't drop too fast. To be honest, there's a sweet spot timeframe to sell your phone in, allowing you to upgrade to a new phone for a minimal amount of money. Either use your phone and upgrade quickly, or use your phone until it literally breaks. Those are the only two ways to get maximum value out of your phone.
[General Questions and Answers] fongwe:
So secondhand phone low price very fast. :)