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[Defy General] HytestA:
Im no expert and am infact quite a noob to all this flashing business but from what I understand you dont flash the ROM via ROM Manager. You need to follow the install instructions on the forum.

It will tell you about creating wiping data/factory, wipe cache, and installing the ROM from your SD card

This is all done in the recovery menu and not ROM manager.

see this INSTALL THREAD or try THIS INSTALL THREAD

The latter one is the guide I used and it all worked perfectly.

There are other handy NOVICE GUIDES here too

Good luck :)
[Defy General] aks.techscience:
Yeah try the above mentioned method if the Rom manager is not working....its not that tough
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Deleted member 2842059:
http://androidandme.com/2011/11/dev...xy-nexus-and-the-launch-that-could-have-been/

I agree 110%. Still amazes me a company can botch this as badly as its been done.

And as soon as we get them in out hands, we'll all laugh and forget about this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
that was a fantastic article Dustin put together
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
Simply brilliant. The article summed up what will undoubtedly become known as the Great GNex Clusterf--k. As pukemon suggested in another thread, the hype is losing steam and potential customers are beginning to look elsewhere. Way to go, Google/Samsung/Verizon!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] esincho:
seems everyone here is forgetting that google will never market the Nexus like the iphone. This phone is for "US". Its not the most anticipated device of the yr, come on. Nexus One, Nexus S, little promotion. They not even trying to compete with the iphone. Its a Tech geek phone. Nobody in the real world knows about it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AllGamer:
+1

too little too late indeed

SGS2 took all the spotlight this year
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JustusIV:
So a few weeks back i decided i was going to buy the latest greatest phone, which i have never done before. I did a little research and decided i would get the galaxy nexus when it came out, and to my surprise in just a couple of months lucky me!

I am a gamer and i am used to waiting years for the things i want. I read some forums of phone junkies and they are being huge babies about a couple of weeks WTF chill out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Deleted member 2842059:
And as soon as the new year comes in we'll all be anticipating the SGS3.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
I think the frustration. Is mostly due to the lack of info not the actual release
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] luffyp:
Looking on the bright side, more devices announced with "better" specs mean the price for Nexus can't be too high, or people would turn away from it and buy phones with the same high price but "better" specs. Google/Samsung will reduce the price to make it competitive with recently announced phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] espeanage:
I feel the same way. Google dropped the ball. I hope they go with HTC for the next Nexus :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ghost010:
what the **** is the deal with the google/samsung/"verizon??"

its already been anounced that it wont be a verizon exclusive
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] knut150:
The Nexus meant to be a guideline for where Google wants the direction of Android to go on phones and a baseline for developers to target. If Google tried to make it into the pinnacle of Android they would likely upset all their OEMs. Google doesn’t want to compete with the companies which are distributing their platform.

Neither Google nor Samsung really wants the Nexus to be a big seller, they just want it as a marketing tool. As for Verizon…who cares?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] upyouratrix:
I agree. It's the details that are driving me nuts! I returned my GS2 before my 30 days were up, and I really liked the phone. I went back to using my Nexus One, and boy does it suck to go so far back. I've almost thrown it twice! I've always enjoyed the Nexus line due to pure android and quick updates.

I scour the internet multiple times every day for the past few weeks. I just want to know the bloody launch date for the US, where I can buy it, and whether or not the US will get the HSPA+ version right away? Is that so much to ask for?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AllGamer:
if you are into games, you should seriously reconsider

most games out there are develop for the Exynos (Hummingbird) CPU

if you go for this phone, your choices of good games will be greatly chopped in 50% or more
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
If he's that into games, he probably wants something with a keyboard/mouse or a controller :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bears:
Great article. Now people have no idea about when the phone will be released and how much it will be. We are even not sure about if we can get a unlocked version when the phone is launched. Google has the worst marketing team IMO, they failed chrome book now they are trying to fail nexus again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sauron0101:
The Nexus One did exactly that. It was for it's time the pinnacle and it did upset OEMs. Even so, the Android world is better for it.

I personally think that they should have released a spec monster and "encouraged" OEMs to try to exceed it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AllGamer:
well at least with any Nexus phone you are Guaranteed 100% Unlocked, and easy Root via stock Bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bears:
yes, that is the point I am trying to make. A nexus is always unlocked, with the most updated Android system:) But a company like Google should not have such a poor marketing strategy: The HK event grabs everyone's eyeballs, but no body has any idea about the release date for the GSM version in US at all. Verizon may get it before or after TG; the launch of UK GN may be delayed; Verizon may have an exclusion period, etc. There are too many rumors because Google itself have no idea about its own product.

However, I will get a GN, I really want the ICS:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rickh925:
I'm suffering because my wife's N1 died and she's eyeing mine. She doesn't want "huge" screen and was looking for a used N1 so I found one for her...mine as soon as I can get a new phone. So, I'm in a bind.

I've put a line in the sand. December 1st I'm buying an SGS2 or whatever else non-Moto is top of the line at the time.

---------- Post added at 09:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 PM ----------

I think that most of the people interested in the Galaxy Nexus could care less about the pure android experience. Don't we all root/ROM our phones? I rooted my N1 less than 24hrs after buying it and haven't looked back.

Since the SGS2 is already rooted and ROM'd, I don't care at all about the actual OS. ICS will be coming to the SGS2, question is will it come via ROM kitchen or OTA update. Either way, I'd be happy. Of course I'd be happier with the GN, but at this point I'm so frustrated with the lack of information that I'm buying whatever is available with the best hardware on December 1st.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tsoflyyup:
I think ppl need to quit complaining, i mean you guys will still get the phone even if newer phones will come out with better specs...The nexus S came out everyone thought it would be dual core processor but it wasn't but I and every nexus fan still bought it. It's only been one month lol just be patient the phones coming regardless of how long the wait is and it still will be amazing. I do no know the real reasoning for they delay but i work for verizon and currently verizon has two phones to launch first which is the razr and rezound im sure after those two HIGHLY promoted devices are launched Verizon will give focus to the GALAXY NEXUS, unfortunately it's third in line............. Like many has said before when has google provided great marketing to a nexus? Most of you want the NEXUS to be on the status of an IPHONE it just wont sorry, Even though its a much better phone, the avg consumer will never believe a nexus is the best phone

Im getting my nexus regardless of how long the wait it....................
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] loonsy:
Well, I am kinda dissapointed as well, as the now official release date in Singapore is going to be January 2012. Was hoping to get myself a new toy for christmas...Oh well!

http://vr-zone.com/articles/samsung-announces-galaxy-note-and-galaxy-nexus-in-singapore/13894.html
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] claud_face:
HTC edge will be beastly. But I've given up on sense and want a nexus and only a nexus from now on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xManMythLegend:
No.

People need to be vocal so they (sammygooglerizon) understand just how stupid THEY are and that these type of exclusivity carrier related delays are unacceptable to the consumer. NONE of this benefits the consumer in anyway.

What Nexus one was intended to be was beneficial to us. ALL of us. A bloatware free pure android super phone(I.e ahead of the hardware curve) available off contract on any carrier or subsidized on contract. THAT was and should remain the goal. Passiveness by us will only result in more bull**** like the GN botching.

The fact Google's been in bed with VZ on net neutrality has had a seriously crappy trickle down effect already. Time for you to look at the big picture.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tsoflyyup:
You think people have not been vocal? you think google does not hear these complaints? I don't think they care, I think the progression of the nexus has came far...it was once a device that was only on TMO AND ATT and wouldn't even work with ATT 3g, so now its being released all over the country and supposedly to every carrier eventually in the US, I see why people are mad and anxious for the phone, but i mean it has not been that long, i can wait. People just keep trying to compare the marketing tactics of apple and hopes google does the same for the next " IPHONE KILLER " smh........

I understand your point of view though, we are all anxious to get this device but we cant control the uncontrollable...Google really dont care to market the nexus, im sure if they really cared they could invest millions into marketing one device but hey they got android running on so many OEMS let them do the marketing along with the carriers...Google is still profiting and continuing to take over....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vaxick:
The phone world in general is pretty awful at selling phones. A lot of phones get announced long before their releases and carriers rarely give consumers a launch date. It makes no sense. Every other tech product under the sun gets a lunch date and companies start the hype generator when it gets close to launch. Here we have a phone that was announced far too early and like normal, it had no launch date announced. When Steve Jobs announced a new iPhone, he didn't just show off the product, he also told you when it would be in your hand. This gives consumers reason to be excited and also help greatly with word of mouth advertising.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gogol:
Relax ... The official Google Android team has replied about all this Galaxy Nexus / ICS time of release:

Check the +Android on Google+ Pages:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/104629412415657030658/posts/bsaA15SrFiE

So, there you go! They have given us the best advice on this topic!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
i have read all the comments, but no mention from Google about this at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xManMythLegend:
I think they have been vocal. I dont think its wise for them(us) to stop thats all.

IMHO I dont think they need to have an Apple approach. Merely a smart one.

If you're a celphone store clerk nothing is easier than just saying "iphone" to a customer looking for a new phone or asking about smartphones. Saying "Android" usually means having to answer 101 more questions. No one wants to deal with that. Having a uniform phone on all or most carriers that any store clerk can say "its either the Nexus or the iphone" goes A LONG way for Android. Someone on Tmo can say "Nexus" and the VZ person whos oogling there phone can go to a VZ store that day and pick one up. Uniform release date , store posters , 1 employee training bulletpoint flier , and a store demo really shouldn't be that hard to pull off. "I dont know" is the worst thing you could say and thats all GooSamIzon has given people to say.

Someone with more knowledge would help everyone if they can give some numbers as to how ANY of this helps Google/Samsung in anyway. What difference does it make to Samsung if someone buys a GS2 or a GN ?

Why would Google bother with them knowing the conflict of interest ? Why would either say OK to VZ exclusivity ? Can that money be more than they would have made releasing to all carriers ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nebucatnetzer:
I feel with guys went from a SGSII to a Desire and it's hard to use such a slow phone if you know how fast it should be.

But I can wait because of 2 reasons.

1. The Nexus One and the Nexus S where IMO both grate phones. Sure the Nexus S was more or less the same as the SGS but we weren't the guys who needed lagfixes.

2. In all the reviews I've seen, no one had the final product. So they're probably still working on it. And that's fine or do you want the same problem as the iPhone 4S users (battery)?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xManMythLegend:
Nothing there :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
That's the joke.... the official Android G+ page and Twitter feed put out a statement today saying "While you wait for ICS, check out this free game."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xManMythLegend:
F'n nerds.

Someone should send a real Zombie over to the complex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
This is quite maddening. Especially since I (and I'm quite sure several more of us) have had the money set aside ready to spend on this phone for some time now - and it hasn't even been a year since I bought my NS.

Still as mad as I am, I'm still going to buy it. Looks like I'll be importing, but this is extremely crazy. What could they possibly be doing?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gogol:
LOL! I can't stop laughing :) +1!

We should post something there, expressing our disappointment.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
Where did you dig up that priceless piece of information? It's been made very clear that Verizon is getting a timed exclusive in the U.S. Being that the article linked by the OP makes multiple distinct references to a U.S. release, it's pretty evident "what the **** the deal is" with Verizon, wouldn't you say?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tom Servo:
The point for me in getting a Nexus is specifically not to root it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
+1

Exactly. The only reasons I root my phones are to get timely updates and get rid of the bloatware. Nexus phones don't have either problem, so I most likely won't be rooting it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
well, 3 reasons to root even on a vanilla nexus for me

1. Backup device, install CMOd - for devs/themers thats a must :)

2. install adfree

3. use/install root explorer
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nebucatnetzer:
4. All the other apps which requires root. Tasker, setcpu, droidwall, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pacifik:
Tether, titanium, ninjamorph, root explorer....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SNiiPE_DoGG:
I was ready with money in hand to buy the nexus in October.

Now they messed it up so bad I said **** it and bought a Galaxy Note. I tend to think I got an all around better phone anyway.

I wonder if GSV actually realize how many people just jumped ship and bought a different phone as soon as the release was "VZ exclusive" and "No release date in sight"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
marvelous. You did exactly what Samsung wanted. I still say - Samsung f..ed it up. Not google. Google is to blame though for standing by and doing nothing about it. And now they Samsung got your business that they dont have to share with Google. And calling this thing "phone", well it is a tablet :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SNiiPE_DoGG:
A tablet doesn't fit in my pocket, which the note does very well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] esincho:
Not as many as u think
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruthlesset:
This reminds me of the scene from pulp fiction where Google could either be the mob boss or bruce willis tied to the chair in the basement. The cop and the pawn shop owner would be samsung and the networks.

time will tell which character Google turned out to be.
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[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryanfuryin22:
Hi xda,

i am in a serious problem with this EFS , i was using congition H3 rom and i decided to goto Batista70 FOXHOUND EDITION 2.4. from there my problem started, my gameloft games were not working like 9mm and nova 2, so i had to reflash twice, on the second reflash the games started working but i lost network, my product code, my mac id for wifi and bluetooth, i got the generic IMEI-004999010640000, i was never aware of EFS:confused: and its use coz its never mentioned in the ROM sectioned(i think that should be the first thing custom ROM pages should have in big red words that back up ur EFS coz it Important:D)

Anyways the batista had backed up my EFS but i deleted as i was not aware how important it is-genius me:mad:, i dont have any EFS back up with me and i have tried all the forum in xda and on the internet but failed to fix it, I am from INDIA and out of 4 prepaid carrier one is working:cool:;) i dont how but its working with the fake IMEI but the other 3 are getting rejected-no network, i have flashed back to first firmware phone came with i.e-I9100XWKE8, service centre in mumbai are asking for lot of money to repair it in which i can buy another phone:(, IS THERE A MESSIAH out there who can help me as i have always looked up XDA for solution and has worked for me. This is my sincere request and i am ready to donate both xda and the person who helps me $20 each as i understand its a hard job to do and it require skils. please help me out with this. Thank you
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] curioct:
I can't help you (assuming you have tried deleting nv_data.bin & nv_data.bin.md5 and rebooted) but I can tell you why it still works and thats because it's not a fake IMEI but a generic one.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryanfuryin22:
update

as i have mentioned in my first post that it was working the stock firmware however it stopped working with that. i tried cyanogenmod 7.1 and its works like charm, still the IMEI is generic but i use my phone with hsdpa, wifi and bluetooth, but again im restricted with one sim card, other wont work, can somebody other help me with the EFS. please and thank u in advance
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schindler33:
Do a simple search in the sgs2 forum. IMEI as keyword should show you several threads wich possible solutions. Read, try and ask again if nothing helped.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryanfuryin22:
EFS fixed

hi XDA,

I knew there was genius out there who can resolve it and i am really thankful to god that i got in touch with ODIA because of Northern Loop post the ODIA is a Super Dev http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103357. He really fixed it and I did not had any backup, I WILL REPEAT I DID NOT HAD ANY BACK UPS AND EFS WAS MESSED UP. Service centre just sucks as they don't have any knowledge, I have attached the proof that Odia has fixed it and the guy is EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL in his work. I always believed that the issue can be fixed as there is nothing like cannot be fixed in mobile phone, bricked phones can work again why not corrupt EFS can be fixed?, ODIA proved me right and im sorry for those who dont believe like segunmichaelolu

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1332125, U need to trust developers they go through a lot of hardwork even sometimes working through out the night to find a solution for one of the most complicate EFS files. Thank ODIA and THANKS XDA

P.S-IF U APPRECIATE HARD AND SMART WORK I DON'T THINK ANYONE SHOULD HAVE PROBLEM PAYING SOMEONE WHEN THE ISSUE CAN BE FIXED. THE PERSON HAS NOT LEARNED THE ART FOR FREE OR GOD TAUGHT HIM HOW TO FIX IT
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Milestonne:
I need help too fixing my EFS

I don't have a EFS backup either, It does not show the IMEI, No service even when a simcard is inserted and indicates unknown Baseband in the phone info section. I'm willing to pay $20 for a foolproof solution that will permanently fix My SGS2 I9100, Restore it's IMEI to the Origianl one and have it working normal again. So if bryanfuryin22 Says Odia performed a genius miracle for him I believe He can do the same for Me

*Fingers Crossed* Odia tell me you can fix my problem?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
The chances of Odia seeing this post are pretty much zero, since he has never participated in this thread.

Send him a (polite) PM, and wait patiently for an answer.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lskohn:
Since Odia isn't receiving PMs at the moment, and MIGHT have a notification set to alert him when he is mentioned, I'm posting here instead - similar "lost" IMEI problem on a Captivate (due to rooting sloppily 2 years ago when I was younger and braver), now gun shy about fixing it on my own after reading all of the 9-step guide thread. If Odia sees this and is willing to assist, a PM would be welcome.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
I think you'll find Odia hasn't done this sort of thing for a very long time due to being overwhelmed by n00bs who didn't take EFS backups. Take it to a local mobile repair shop now rather than putting yourself through whatever period of hopeful anticipation only to have that hope dashed (I'm just being honest with you here).

Edit - Also, as your device has it's own dedicated fora, you're not even allowed to post here. I'm asking mods to move your post back where it belongs (my point about Odia no longer doing this stands though).
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
This thread is a year old, i would suggest making a new one or looking for a more resent next time.

Now that being said, you can recover you IMEI by flashing stock kk4 with Odin (which can be found in the stickies). Of you're already on gb or up, use the non-bootloaders version.

I don't exactly get your post.. You could've been useful instead of being "honest" (harsh).
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
Being honest with people is about them having a working phone again in the shortest possible period of time rather than faffing around with snake oil miracle cures & all kinds of ridiculous promises in threads on here which simply don't work.

But eh, if you want to build the OP's hopes up with a bunch of stuff that has no hope of working only to have the realisation that the fix I mentioned in my PP is the only way dawn on the OP in a week/two weeks/whatever & have them without a working phone for that period, knock yourself out.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
His (the guy i quoted) issue is very well recoverable and I'm here to help him do so, I'm not sure what your point is. It's not like I'm letting him rot for weeks.. I gave him the solution right away.

Flashing stock kk4 does restore your IMEI (95% of the time).
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Val D.:
Confirmed, both AT&T KK4 and Rogers KH2 restore successfully original IMEI.
[General Questions and Answers] shackman716:
On the app is there a way to remove threads that you participated in at one time. I have switched phones and would rather not see them in the list anymore as I no longer have said phone
[General Questions and Answers] sadsac:
Am also interested in the answer to this.

And sorry to hijack but is there a way to view participated threads in the XDA normal browser website?
[General Questions and Answers] shackman716:
Bump
[General Questions and Answers] VitoHGrind:
EDIT: NVM, I misread the question. My bad.

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[General Questions and Answers] shackman716:
So I'm gonna say its not possible...