yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
Just pushed v1.40 to the market:

should work on the SPH-D710 and SGH-T989 now

fixed the "failure to USB mount to PC after EFS backup check"

fixed the bug where in some situations some temp-files were not cleaned up properly

added an option to switch to an alternate way of dumping the EFS .img backup - for those getting the "lockscreen bug", enable this option and the lockscreen shouldn't be hurt anymore (FEEDBACK NEEDED!)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zaclee:
is it a way make it work on I9100G? thank you.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
It should already work on the G, have you tried it?

If you're still getting the "Incompatible Device" dialog, please post a screenshot of it and I'll your specific device :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] s0ulreaver:
Would this work on a Samsung Galaxy S II X (aka Hercules)?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] davidspwy:
How about the Korean Version Gs2 (M250K)? It seem cant work.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
Hey guys.

I need the EXACT model numbers of your S2s, best would be a screenshot of the "incompat. device" dialog, it should state the model number on the top.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] davidspwy:
sorry,where is the dialog?did you mean the model name?korean version of gs2 is shw-m250k or shw-m250s....thanks a lot

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i found the dialog. the exact model number is SWH-M250K or SHW-M250S.please update,thanks a lot
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
Done :)

(10chars)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] davidspwy:
all m250k/s user thanks you very much. finally i can remove the yellow triangle.thanks a lot
[Galaxy S II Android Development] manishdev:
Yes it works with G, i have flashed kernels, taken der backups and taken backup of my elfs files.

This is a really amazing tool for flashing kernels.

Is it possible that i can get CWM mode in a stock rooted kernel if i flash with this tool, just a request incase you can incorporate it in.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
The recovery is part of the kernel, so just flash a kernel that comes with CWM and you're set.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] manishdev:
That is where the problem lies. I am using the G version hence hardly any cwm kernels, and as of now cnt compile my own kernel so was looking at a software that does it for me
[Galaxy S II Android Development] veyka:
Just wanted to pop in to say thanks a lot for the great app, and the more people who manage to back up there EFS the better (less threads with HALP MAI I BORKED MAI PHONE NO IMEI) :D

I dont have the lock screen bug to check im afraid, its a bit weird.

I suppose as the lockscreen code is stored in the EFS, maybe unmounting it is confusing some firmwares/configs (As you seem to have deduced).

I tried hitting the power button to send it to sleep mid EFS dump, and the only thing that happens is that it wont wake up until its finished (It pauses for about how long the backup takes before bringing up the lockscreen).

(The UI is a bit funkey, but very functional, If i was voting for a UI style I would go with solid colours and a black/blue colour theme, like ICS! :P)

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Sorry to highjack this thread, but here is a custom kernel for the i9100G with CWM
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
:) Glad yo like it.

On of the comments in the market said the alternate dump method fixed the lockscreen issue, so it might really be OK now.

Yeah, the system seems to get "confused" in some rare situations when you unmount the EFS....

kTool is getting a complete UI redo shortly, with all the functions added since it's first version the current UI is a patchwork :rolleyes:

So, I'm all ears for suggestions from everyone! :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] cicciocant:
When I go in download mode with Ktool there isn't the initial WarNing and this:

ODINE MODE
PRODUCT NAME
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD
CURRENT BINARY

wHY?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
Because Samsung decided to make it like that.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] cicciocant:
But is the same thing?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
The very same download mode as with all the additional details shown, yes.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] st3chn0:
just wanted to say that after restoring efs make sure you set the correct permission to all files in the efs folder... when you've lost imei somehow

this from past experience, since i've done this i havent had much imei problems

hellcat you should also put this warning to users infroming them after a restore

i did permission settings with root explorer comparing to a another galaxy s2 which has had the efs never tampered with lol
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
When restoring a .img or .tar backup wit kTool the permissions are already properly set (unless the backup was of a corrupted EFS already)

But this gives me the idea of adding a "(re)set permissions" function! :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] st3chn0:
stealing my ideas now? lol glad i could help with some ideas :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
Not stealing, being inspired ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nfribeiro:
Hi HellcatDroid. I have v1.40a (on a SGS2) and after an EFS backup check I can't mount USB with pc, only the external SD. Fixed with a reboot. So, maybe this issue is not totally fixed.

And now I have only 92% instead of 100% when I first used this app. I know this is normal but what i don't know is if I should backup it periodically?

Thanks for your good work.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
OK, I will look at it!

Do you have apps installed on SD? If so, about how many?

You don't *have* to backup periodically, once you have one backup at a save place you're set.

Doesn't hurt either, I make one every now and then and everytime I flash my phone.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nfribeiro:
No, all apps are on internal storage. Thanks for your quick answer.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
Hmm....

Could you paste me the output of the following two commands:

mount

and

busybox losetup
[Galaxy S II Android Development] jcpq:
This app run on galaxy nexus?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
Not at the moment.

But I have plans to make it compatible with the Nexus.

At least the new one.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] s2d4:
Absolutely great stuff, thank you :)

I am ok, but it seems that there are lots of guys over there that really need your help.

Lots of misconceptions there..

Quite a few guys have killed their devices already.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1352371&page=4
[Galaxy S II Android Development] :
Good thing I searched this thread first; it would be nice to have a means of b/u

and

restoration on the GNex. I haven't looked at the EFS folder yet to determine if the adb method works. Any insight?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23478722#post23478722
[Galaxy S II Android Development] icanfly77:
Just a suggestion about the efs backup.. perhaps default it to store the backup in its own folder instead of just dumping it into the root folder of the internal SD..

Just to keep the backups tidy..

And also need to store the zimage in its folder as well not just on the root of the SD

Cheers!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] fatbax:
Hey hellcat thank you for this. I had a small query i made a copy of the EFS_BACKUP folder which contained 15mar2012-0447.tar.gz and dint copy efs.img or efs.tar.gz will the one i copied work for restore? the dates are right on the file :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Sergeant Droid:
Hello Hellcat! Does your amazing method work on ics?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] :
Hellcat hasn't been active in quite some time, hope everything is OK and that life is just busy.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] darkmaster_101:
Backup integrity

Am I correct in assuming that the backup must be 100% the same as the current values else something has become corrupted (either a backup or the values itself)

When running a verification on a backup I took a while ago I get 93% the same (see attached image)

My phone appears to functioning fine, it sometimes gets poor signal indoors and gps can take a while sometimes, but I don't know if this is related

Edit:

Okay, just saw a post that suggests that it will differ overtime, I guess given that it's still over 90% it's not something to worry about
[Galaxy S II Android Development] :
No, it will diverge slightly over time, explained in the first post IIRC.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] autoprime:
now i'll admit i'm a gsm n00b... but from what i've read before.. your imei etc is all in the efs. now when you guys reference efs.. you're referring to the /efs/ folder in root?

on cdma devices the efs folder is pretty wimpy. but within the efs is a nvm > num folder which root explorer doesnt even see. this is visible with tools such as QPST when connecting in diag mode.

my question is.. since this now supports the epic 4g touch on sprint... how much of the efs is it backing up? is it including the nvm > num folder files(where our esn/meid/spc/data profiles/etc are stored)? or is it only whats visible with root explorer?

on our E4GT we have a dialer menu.. *#RIL# which takes us to a screen with some new options. Backup NV and Delete NV are two of them but require a password. Nothing I've tried works. :/

*updated*

seems its not backing up any of the good stuff hidden in the efs unfortunately :(
[Galaxy S II Android Development] haiishq:
I have ATT Galaxy note which is i717 and this tool did not work for me

so please could you add i717 thanks

much Appreciated
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ehknaton:
Hi, does this work only on 2.3.7 and up version ? What happens if I use it on older version gingerbread ?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] razormight:
Is this working on Galaxy S2 SGH-T989?

I read that it says "it should work" on SGH-T989. But, wondering if anyone actually confirmed this. In the Play Store, one feedback comment indicated that it was compatible etc.

Any updates?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Andrewtst:
Hi, Hellcat,

Loving much this app, can you make it compatible with S III ?

Thanks in advanced. :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
Hey guys :)

Sorry for the long away-time, but my life pulled a hard 180 lately.... not gonna bore you with that ;)

Anyways, kTool already got an update this week and the next one is also almost finished.

It should recognize and work on the i717 now (get friday's 1.50rc1 update from the store/GooglePlay).

If it still yells "Incompatible Device" please send me a screenshot of the dialog.

I tested myself on pretty much all 2.3.x and 4.0.x Androids and it worked fine.

If it doesn't work it shows you an "Incompatible Device" dialog.

If you don't get that dialog and the mainscreen shows up, it works.

Already on it and looking very good so far.

v1.55 with S3 compatibility should be pushed onto gPlay somewhen this weekend :)

Here's a teaser: http://p.lui.li/img-20707_ktoll155s3_j-r-full.jpg (that screenshot is from an actual S3 running kTool :cool: )

P.S.:

- yes kTool desperately needs a UI rewrite when looking at it running on the S3 - it's on my "want to do" list ;)

- for those actually wondering regarding my (longer) absense: things changed to the better for me, everything is cool(er now) :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Mr.Greg:
Great job mate! Very useful app.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] :
can G users use this

is this compatible to i9100G
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
@Superb_user:

It's supposed to, yes.

If you get the "Incompatible Device" dialog -> please send me a screenshot of the dialog and I'll update the app.

If you don't get said dialog -> all is good :)

That said:

v1.55 is life :)

Feedback about G-Nexus support was positive so far.

Now supports the S3 as well! :cool:

Tested on my own one and looking good.

Now the same game as with the S2 variants: If someone has some S3 and the app refuses to work -> screenshot of dialog to me, update to you ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nfoboy:
no go on S3

Very excited when I saw available for s3, but no go for me. Stock, rooted.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] HellcatDroid:
Jup, the I9300T is already scheduled to be added.

Actually it already is added in my source, but I'll wait a day more if maybe other device variants are reported as well and will upload the update (likely to be v1.55a) either tonight or tomorrow :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Andrewtst:
Thanks a lot, it run perfectly in S III. :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] mustard007:
HI !

Not work for me: Galaxy S3 BELL Canadian Model: SGH-i747M (like ATT, Rogers)

thanks !
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Bloodlust:
Hi, thanks for your awesome tool. Would just like to find out if I dump the kernel from the current rom I'm using as a backup will I be able to flash it back after trying a 3rd party kernel like Siyah/Neek etc..?

Using 1.56a beta from the play store..
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Royalfox:
At least for us, EVO users
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cnstarz:
expect a full blown cm9 ROM to drop tomorrow.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Royalfox:
Rly? Or r u trolling?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kf2m:
Actually you fail at sarcasm.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bwg2469:
Hardy hard hard
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
You got trolled hard brah.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] {ParanoiA}:
I would guess it may be a nice Xmas present

Sent From My Pocket
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Team-Nocturnal:
Sdk out but no source yet!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SketchyStunts:
For now just eat ice cream sandwiches to get by :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaKTaiL:
One of the Google employees said on g+ that its coming out in 2 weeks.

Sent from my LG-P500
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alyours:
i think close to end of the year. two long months to go .
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kendallc123:
That's what I'm doing to cope with the anticipation! :D
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doh_tee:
From my reading, the AOSP source will be released with the first phones with ICS installed (Nexus Prime), which I hear is the 10th of Nov. The first ports will be fairly quick Im sure
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alaman68:
There is a port in the G2 section. Doesn't mean anything though
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcnob:
All I've done to my MZ604 Wi-Fi device is the Any Version root found HERE.

Is it possible to roll this back to stock to allow for OTA updates again?

Alternatively, what's the best ROM available to be able to keep up with OTA updates on a European WiFi device?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scotto811:
I just did this to fix my insanely frustrating wifi issue with the recent solarnz build;

http://www.androidcentral.com/how-unroot-and-re-lock-motorola-xoom

I'm not sure on an easier way but I can say that this method works well. It does take a long time to download all the updates and get your device current though. Each one has to be downloaded and installed (multiple reboots etc). I performed this on a US 4G unit.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcnob:
Looks similar to another post that I found elsewhere.....thanks for that.

I have the files I need for my model now so will see what happens.

Thanks.;)
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scotto811:
I was able to re-lock from the 39 build, but several people on here don't recommend re-locking with any. I did try to re-lock the 75C build and it crashed, I had to restart in fastboot and unlock again.

Good luck!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benjio21:
hi all. i brought a galaxy s2 on vodafone about 2 months ago. i rooted it but ever since all i have ahd is problems. how can i restore it back to"out of the box spec".

and also reset my counter.

Thanks

Ben
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Hi,

I had a Trascend 16Gb card working ok for a year. Then got some random photos taken being corrupted/not shown and Titanium backup unable to backup

I checked card and it seemed faulty on PC. After reformat, same issues when inserted back in phone

I bought a new Sandisk Mobile Ultra microSDHC 16Gb card. And I still get same issues. Photos taken are corrupted. I suspect the phone reader corrupting my photos. Any help please...
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] okkbojan:
Same problem here!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Do you think it is hardware/firmware issue?

All was fine untill I updated to JVH 2.3.3

Nothing solved under JVR 2.3.4

Always using CFroot kernels for root, no other custom roms
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Stile35:
Same problem here with Sandisc card. I changed card now for Transcendt and it is fine for 3 days. Will see further on. Sandisc was 8GB class 6, current one is 8GB class 4. I am on 2.3.5 JVT, semaphore 1.8.0. Sandisc worked for me cca. 7 months until problem occurred. Maybe it is connected with firmware, I don't know.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Maybe not firmware issue, as I got the issue under 2.3.3, 2.3.4 and you got it on 2.3.5

I will try again a full reformat on PC, but could be hardware issue on the sammy declining overtime :mad:

Many such issues are reported on google, but no definite answer

It passed the RMA date by just 4 days :-(
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Stile35:
I had this issue also under 2.3.3. and 2.3.4. together with 2.3.5. Under 2.2.1. this issue was not present. Maybe to revert again to 2.2.1. just for test?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Well,

Tried a full flash + hard reset on JVH 2.3.3 + full reformat of external SD through PC

After root with CF-root, I flashed back original kernel to rule out CF-root kernel issues

Still, photos taken with camera and random SD card files get corrupted

Now, reverted back to 2.2.1 JSD which never caused issues. I will see what it gives and feed back
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Stile35:
Thanks for update. I am eager to see results after you install 2.2.1. Please, also check which class is your memory card. Maybe speed also matters since I experienced same problem with class 6 and now with class 4 everything is fine (so far).

Thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Thanks for the advice, I will check it

Indeed, I just saw the Sandisk micro SDHC cards were moved from class 6 to class 4 (maybe because of issues?)

I have to check on my phone when back to home

JSD 2.2.1 is running since yesterday, no issues at all, but have to test it for a longer period

The issue in my case is evident with taken photos: they get corrupted and from time to time, even old photos get corrupted (suggesting a data loss on card). Sometimes, a picture gets combined into another ending with a photo having 2 halfs of 2 other photos!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Stile35:
Exact the same issue that I had with class 6 card. Please, try to test it longer with 2.2.1. and after that, if you experience same issue with 2.2.1, try with class 4.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Bad news

My card is a Sandisk Ultra Mobile class 4

And now, JSD v2.2.1 is also corrupting taken photos. I ran it for a long time before without issues, till I updated to 2.3.3. So, it doesn't seem to be software issue

By the way, I tested under JSD fresh, no applications installed at all expect rooting via SuperOneClick to avoid custom kernel

Preparing the unit for an RMA :-(

My first with samsung
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Stile35:
Oh, I am sorry for such bad news. Good luck with RMA and keep us posted.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Thanks for the feedback also

Will keep you updated

Just giving it till tomorrow: fresh reinstall through last 2.3.3 in Kies this time, no root, nothing installed (for the RMA). But I doubt it will solve anything...

Hope they don't send the unit back unchanged. RMA services often s*ck
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kenheine:
Corrupt SD card

Have the same problem...
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] DanDroidian:
Same with me. It has been happening since 2.2.1 and 2 different cards. Sometimes it corrupted instantly and sometimes it just won't pull up later.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Many such reports on google/search, no definite answer, but looks like hardware issue on USB internal card port, definitely not software/firmware issue after my tests above

Feedback: Internal SD won't corrupt photos / data

Ok, time for RMA now and will let you know :-(
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] singletracking:
I've also had this issue with my Sandisk External SD card experiencing corrupted file issues, including camera images. My Win7 PC was also telling me that that card was corruped and needed repair. It did read and write to it however.

I reformatted the external SD with Win7 and files seem to be stable following this. I haven't trusted the extSD enough to start storing my camera images on it again so can't provide feedback on that.

Camera images stored on the built-in internal SD are OK.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Thanks for the follow-up

Well, got my phone back from RMA. Guess what, they just made a hard reset

I inserted my card in the shop, took a corrupted photo and gave it back so they RMA it a 2nd time :mad:

Anyway, I was sure they will behave that way, that's why took everything with me and tested before leaving the shop. RMA services s*ck, same with Nokia, Sony-Ericson... I expierienced same situations with them. Nokia I had to send 4 times my N73 before they finally replaced the defective lcd

This time I wrote my self the issue on the coupon and included the external sd with corrupted photos.

I bet you they tell me this time my SD card is defective. However, when I will go to the shop, I will take another external SD with me. If they really say that, I will test the new SD to show the shop they s*ck and will ask for a refund or a new phone from them and let the shop deal with the RMA.

Damn it, I'll be without a phone for another 2-3 ping-pong game with RMA service :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

I would never have sent my phone to RMA if I didn't already format the card 10 times, test it 10 times and try another SD card...
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] nikkpap:
same here i used data recovery to take my photos back... 16 GB no brand ebay sd

in 2.3.x custom roms custom kernels ...

make a format to your card and then recover your data with

http://www.piriform.com/recuva

http://www.quetek.com/prod02.htm

or what ever... thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jonny_ftm:
Why people just don't read this thread before jumping to post

It just doesn't have anything to do with the SD, it's the phone that s*cks

The photos are not recoverable, they're broken and file is full with some binary garbage