yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] caviles96:
Ok thanks giving it a try as I type.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] -Mr. X-:
If you're getting the boot splash hanging around (which should never happen if you reflash the stock kernel properly) Enter recovery and format the boot partition, then flash the stock kernel.

Task 29 does not exist for these devices, and rule 34 only works if you're kinky for electronic devices.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Hekademos:
Why is it necessary for the HD2? Does the memory just not work well for Android?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] -Mr. X-:
I have no idea, i do not have a hd2, and remember that device is natively a windows mobile device so that could have something to do with it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thrashingdeth:
Task 29 is windows terminology sir. All it is:system format

Sent from my telegraph on steroids
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] caviles96:
I can't find the stock kernel and not having my glasses really adds to it! Hahaha! When you have spare time could you point me in the right direction.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xCruciaLx:
Hi Guys,

My GSII recently got screwed for no reason, so I restored it to stock, but noticed that the IMEI and baseband are "Unknown".

I browsed many forums and most of it says that I do the nv_data.bin method.

But I can't seem to modify the contents of the EFS folder in the root.

It says it is on read-only. I've used the root explorer and I can't seem to press the button that will enable "write" on the folder. :/

Any help will do.

Thanks alot.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Try Super manager from the market .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
You will normally lose root by flashing official Samsung Firmware.

Check to see if you still have root & SuperUser is still working!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xCruciaLx:
Update:

I can now write on the EFS folder by doing this in cmd:

busybox umount /efs

busybox mount -o rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /efs

My problem now is that I don't have a backup of nv_data.bin

:/

My phone is still rooted, it's just the Baseband and IMEI are still Unknown.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
A post re restore IMEI or EFS on the first page of SGS2 general may be of help .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooza:
When you type *#06# what does your IMEI say.Is it changed or is it gone?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xCruciaLx:
@JJEgan

Will check it. THanks

It is blank.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xCruciaLx:
FIXED!

I just installed this

https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwxLDIxMiwiY29tLmhlbHJvei5HU0lJX1JlcGFpciJd

Then use it as intended, then voila! Baseband and IMEI are back to normal!

You just need to use the Galaxy_S_Unlock tool from Helroz too to unlock the device.

Awesome day. :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooza:
Holy crap.This worked without a backup of your efs folder?.Is that what your also saying?.Thats amazing.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xCruciaLx:
Yeah.

I think my efs folder is fcked up, but still it worked.

I don't really know the specifics on how the app did it though.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sergiocrema:
Thx a lot dude. I thought my toy was gone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tremium:
Won't work with my Galaxy S2 :(. I've got several backups of my EFS folder, but it seems my phone just doesn't recognize them or something.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blueseeker:
It worked on mine. Great tool :)
[HTC Rezound] pagereborn:
I thought this headphne would work on this phone, I guess not.

I should have paid more attention to the control of the ibeats that the HTC rezound offers, it has forward and backward buttons. Instead, the Dr. Dre beats has the volumn buttons.

I haven't tried the mic yet, but I doubt it will work.
[HTC Rezound] 1.4hitachi:
The beats studio work with the Rezound.
[HTC Rezound] con247:
Won't the headphones work, just not the controls?
[HTC Rezound] pagereborn:
Yes, the headphone works but not the control.

Sorry if there is any misunderstanding, the control doesn't work.
[HTC Rezound] combatmedic870:
you would think everything would work. :confused:
[HTC Rezound] Wobblin30:
The controls work with Google Music
[HTC Rezound] pagereborn:
Yes because they are the same brand headphones, but like I said I didn't pay attention to the actual buttons which are different on both.
[HTC Rezound] pagereborn:
Hey nice find!!!The double click works to skip song not the volume buttons though. Also when I double click it, it calls the last caller on my recent list, is there a way to disable that?
[HTC Rezound] yoitsbry:
.

Most Dr Dre beats products have whats called "ControlTalk" this is a feature that is meant to function on iPhones only. However, they also have some products that are labeled with "Universal ControlTalk" these products will work on android devices. The headset that comes with the rezound is Universal ControlTalk enabled. Keep that in mind when considering a beats by dre product for your android handset.
[HTC Rezound] Berzerker7:
Try "Headset Button Control" in the market.
[HTC Rezound] pagereborn:
Thank you, it works.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roby-21:
Hi,

Sorry for my english.. I'm swiss..

I've made a video...

watch?v=MjSGEhSpUp4&feature=youtu.be

Watch it, what I can do?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eddiehk6:
posting here may get a response
[Epic 4G General] dead78:
This is just a shot in the dark but I was hoping to avoid having to buy a sim card for my crappy travel phone again. Am I correct in assuming that, apart from WiFi, there's no way I'll be able to use my Epic while in Australia?
[Epic 4G General] Beezer80:
Contact Sprint.
[Galaxy S II General] LBTaylor1984:
Ok I saw ics like most and im somewhat excited by the possibility of this update on the sgs2.

Now rather than focussing on ports, dev issues, etc. How about we talk about what were looking forward to the most?

Personally I've always found the ui of android lacking compared to its piers like iOS and WP7. My personal interest is in the new look, im running the excellent theme by vertimus and its made using the phone more enjoyable (odd I know) I think options like folders on the homescreens, and even the handling of the running apps makes the ui seem far more user friendly.

my second point I like is the facial unlock, i've never liked unlocking phone via codes or patterns, one people can learn them, and second there labourius

So i'll ask once DO NOT START RANTING ABOUT THE PORT, DEMANDING, ETC. JUST TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO.

moderators if you think this is a bad post feel free to shut it down, and ill hold tongue re ics til a later time, id also suggest if some derails this topic u ban them, as a warning..

So what you looking forward to?
[Galaxy S II General] Matriak31:
i demand to have a beta build to play with and i want it NOW:D haha i wanted to be a troll:D oh yeah by the way when is the release going to be:D

Just messing...anyways what i am looking forward to the most from ICS. well firstly the ultra smooth fujutweaks that make it extra crisp and smooth when scrolling through the homescreens. also the new layout and animations. to be honest mate although GB is good im just looking forward to the whole OS and i am wondering what the devs of gaming applications and other apps can do with the new beast once it comes out
[Galaxy S II General] rasinell:
And as a side note.. Its a shame all the keyboard heroes couldn't shut their mouths n there by ruining your thread
[Galaxy S II General] LBTaylor1984:
Ban the Matriak31, BAN HIM!!!

jokes :D

Yeah I think ICS will bring Android up to the same bar as it's piers, i'm also interested to see if the camera will be instantanious as the Nexus, this will be very useful to myself.

Also you guys have any views on the colour swap google have introduced, i mean green for how long now? and were switching to a colour which i'd call cyan... cyanogen?
[Galaxy S II General] Matriak31:
i wouldn't mind the colour change to be honest..Reminds me of Tron:)
[Galaxy S II General] adamski123:
I'm looking forward to the new awesome smoothness its reported to have . Hopefully force closes and lag will be a thing of the past come ics. :) and do u think Samsung will launch a new version of tw for the update? Or just release ics and add in the new features wit tw4 :L

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sent from my galaxy s2, using my fingers.
[Galaxy S II General] Ticiano:
I think iOS has a good interface for a toy with that app drawer and nothing more where you don't even have widgets and you have to go to settings to enable or disable wifi, etc.

Now its about android or wp7 and yes... a real improvement for the intarface is wellcome.
[Galaxy S II General] Kailkti:
To be honest, I am more than satisfied with my sgs 2 right now. However I will say I do look forward to hardware acceleration. I might not see the difference, but its still appreciated. Also maybe some system improvements would be nice so android would be more efficient at handling resources.
[Galaxy S II General] kranti2064:
Quite a lot actually...

The camera interface and multitude of extra features that ICS has on offer.

Not much of TW. I mean TW has got better, but is still not in Sense's league (which actualy is pretty big resource hog, the reason why htc phones have never had good battery life). I wouldn't extra software tweaks and additional apps (bloatware..), but keep it non obtrusive.

Keep it as close to stock in terms of visual overlay. Stock ICS does look amazing.

Better battery management, no android os bug.

Better audio quality in video recording.

Better optimised browser and tabbed browsing. All of us do use third party browsers but an excellent stock browser wont hurt. Not everyone is a nerd and we do expect some things to be good , out of the box.

Steer clear of trying to copy ios.. (Sammy you know what I am talking about).

Loads of expectations but well that is just me.
[Galaxy S II General] King Shady:
I'm excited about the new multitasking, launcher, and redesigned UI and Widgets.
[Galaxy S II General] akbarhash:
+1

Basically we were left out when honeycomb came out. They got the deal and we didn't so this is the update that brings us in the same league.

I am looking forward to Linux kernel 3. Efficiency Improvements. Better games with joystick support. Word like spell check throughout UI. Even smoother graphics. Kick ass mobile platform besting multi tasking. Data usage control like a BOSS.

Am waiting to see what Samsung does to ICS. I feel with touchwiz 4 they did an awesome job.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] smeddy:
Honestly, this phone is close to perfect, as was my Android-running HD2 before it, but anything that improves battery life is particularly appreciated on the sgs2... I know its the old conundrum of battery tech not improving at a time of touchscreen frenzy, but a phone is a phone - something you occasionally need to depend on - and 24 hours does not cut it.
[Galaxy S II General] Kailkti:
It should be as battery resourceful as an iphone. xD
[Galaxy S II General] Cobesz:
I'm looking forward to what the manufacturers are going to do...

What is HTC going to do with sense, what about Touchwiz, Motoblur etc etc?

The ICS UI/launcher looks great and my question is: Does it it need further modification by those companies?
[Galaxy S II General] idesire:
I'm looking forward to rubbing my iphone using friends noses in the dirt! :)

Nah, just the smoothness and overall optimized speed and look of the ui. Not too big a fan of touchwiz ui though! We'll see.....
[Galaxy S II General] Kailkti:
It's not about looking great, it's about being different. We ain't no ios or wp7.

$1 gets you a reply
[Galaxy S II General] MDaveUK:
It seems a lot of users are unaware that touchwiz is hardware accelerated, including the stock browser. I underclock my sgs2 to 500mhz and its just as smooth and slick as default 1200mhz, no difference what so ever. If you use other launchers, you will notice the difference big time. Only really need the extra power for graphically demanding games like Shadowgun and Blood and Glory, and Flash player.
[Galaxy S II General] jlevy73:
The extra power for graphically demanding games isn't coming in the form of ICS. For that we need an improved GPU which unfortunately won't be until the sgs3 is released. That being said, try Siyah kernel, you can overclock the GPU and have no graphical issues.

---------- Post added at 05:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:20 AM ----------

I'm hoping ICS reduces OS fragmentation. Sadly though, I fear it will only lead to more of it.
[Galaxy S II General] FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone:
Improved battery management. Really, I don't ask for much.
[Galaxy S II General] MDaveUK:
[/COLOR]

I wasn't talking about extra power in terms of using ICS, but in bumping the speed back to default 1200mhz from an underclock of 500mhz :p
[Galaxy S II General] bala_gamer:
Am sure it will be there, there is an option in iCS to limit the number of background task too.
[Galaxy S II General] Tonesav:
I'm looking forward to seeing ics as well but then I'm also looking forward to the Xmas holidays with the kids.

Cheers all Tony
[Galaxy S II General] TheSaw:
Zombie apocalypse.
[Galaxy S II General] runebinder:
I'm looking forward to the new multitasker which looks cool, face unlocking and being able to monitor and manage data usage. Got through a bucket load this month and had to buy some extra, so this will be a very useful feature for me.
[Galaxy S II General] idesire:
I'm looking forward to the devs tweeking it up a bit eg. adding power controls in the notification bar, improving on the 'tacky' icons.....
[Galaxy S II General] Paradoxxx:
I'm sorry, to break all your dreams, but, as a beta tester, the battery life was really worse.

Maybe because of the alpha ports, and non improved kernels.

Only the future will tell us.

Or a beta tester ;)

Sent from HydrOG3N MOD S2.

Technology Evolves, Android Evolves.

HydrOG3N is THE Revolution.
[Galaxy S II General] :
can someone please tell the Mods here that the above guy is a spammer and loves going round trolling about ICS:p:D hehehe

Hey Para....But was that not the same issue with regarding Gingerbread? Once devs get their hands on the actual new kernel sources that are specificaly for ics i am sure it will only just improve with time:)
[Galaxy S II General] Paradoxxx:
Lol! I'm not a spammer! Just teasing;)

Yeah, I am confident on our kernel developers. Gokhan, if you read this... :-)

Sent from HydrOG3N MOD S2.

Technology Evolves, Android Evolves.

HydrOG3N is THE Revolution.
[Galaxy S II General] mr mystery:
This, more brains!
[Galaxy S II General] np231:
ICS Features

Looking forward to:

- New UI

- HW Acceleration

- Multitasking

- Data Usage

- Improved Google Apps (GMail, Maps, Contacts, Dialer, Messaging, Gallery)

- Face Unlock

Thanks OP for opening up a thread for this, hopefully we'll get to play with ICS very soon.
[Galaxy S II General] jonny68:
-More options for multitasking

-Better battery management

-Accurate data usage app/widget (not one app is totally accurate right now ive tried them all)

-Better battery life (if at all possible)

-Less bloatware (wishful thinking)
[Galaxy S II General] LBTaylor1984:
I think you list a few good points there.

personally i'm now thinking more about the ASOP experience, as i'm now having problems with the TW Calendar. The only thing I do like from Samsung is the TW Camera, I do hope the ICS camera is better than the gingerbread one as I hated that one.

While i might seem abit rash i'm drawn towards getting a Nexus at the moment. However I'll see how the boys get on with ICS before I ebay the SGS2. The biggest draw is the design (not a fan of the squareness of the SGS2) and the larger screen.

Either way ICS is looking great and I think it will address many of the issues alot of people are having.

So anyone heard about any new features we've not heard of previously?

ps. thanks for the mention ;)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Jar3112:
Hi everybody! Sgs II can adjust brightness level swiping left/right on notification bar. Is it possible to introduce it on Galaxy Ace?

Sent from my Galaxy Ace on GingerReal 1.4!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] redlag:
It's possible in Cm7.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Jar3112:
Would it be possible to port it to stock?

Sent from my Galaxy Ace on GingerReal 1.4!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] SuperAce609:
Not sure. Why don't you just get CM7.2? Its worth it ;D
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Jar3112:
It takes time to get used to a firmware different from stock, and I don't have much of it 'cause of work! ^^

Will try in Xmas vacation... Maybe!

Anyway if someone could port it would be a good improvement for stock users, I think!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jashiver22:
ICS Mod 7 has an alarm that can launch Pandora for an alarm. Is there any way to mod this for an ROM?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrigbone:
That sounds great. Does it launch with music right away?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plainjane:
You can use Alarm Clock Plus, it has an option to launch an app as your alarm. If you'll notice, Pandora starts playing music as soon as you open it as long as you're logged in.

I've never actually used the option because I keep my data turned off overnight, but there are apps that will turn 3G or wifi on at a certain time. You can also test the alarm from within the app to make sure it works for you.

Supersonic Evo 4G | MIUI | Tapatalk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jashiver22:
NOW FREE AND OPEN SOURCE!

Grab the source code at https://github.com/ghackett/AppAlarm

This is an app that can be used also, just thought it would be nice if it was built-in a custom rom.
[LG Optimus 3D] tooglife:
Someone use Fring with the new GB's ROMS?

I can't see my frontal camera in the videocall, and with the skipe's patch I see my image inverted upside down.

Before with froyo it worked.

If you haven't this problem can you tell me what kind of ROM you use?
[LG Optimus 3D] tooglife:
please help me...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sneakysnake16:
I like hacking and cutting and fixing and things like that so I was wondering is it anywhere remotely possible to make a home made tv out cable for cheap that works with either the headphone jack or usb port (to charge at the same time or not) the tmobile vibrant? If It makes a difference I use cm7 and stock respectively. Right now I am using stock for its camera app but id really like to use my phone with the tv but I dont trust buying things online and I cant find any in stores. Again any and all help is welcomed and greatly appreciated. :) I hope this is possible :D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sneakysnake16:
Anyone got any ideas?
[HTC Desire S] FlexiPack:
I'm running stock 2.3.3 and I'm still on the old market software (2.3.4). Will my handset update to the new market automatically? Are there any benefits to the new market besides the improve GUI? (I'm desperately hoping the search is improved!)

As much I'd like the fancy new look of the new market, I'm wary of updating due to the new auto-update feature in case my phone has a dodgy eMMC. Is there anyway to disable the auto-update feature before it gets chance to start?
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Please note, the new market is very very slow...

Not much of an upgrade apart from the visual changes
[HTC Desire S] enigmaamit:
The earlier versions of the new market were slow, eg 3.1.5, but the new one is much better, i.e. 3.3.11

Plus, the new version prevents simultaneous installs and crashes, with apps being installed sequentially. I've been flashing new ROMs with the new market, and my apps all reinstall automatically, i've never faced a hangup yet!

Plus, the new market gives you a one-click abort to stop installation of all apps in one go... unlike the old one where you had to cancel each app one by one... Also, there is the option to only update when on wifi. Saves mobile data package and if you have that option checked, and you're not on wifi, your apps wont update at all!!

I would definitely recommend the new market.
[HTC Desire S] Deleted member 2496007:
The good news is that the new version had a setting to disable auto updates.

The bad news is that Oli is right. For the sake of a fancy UI, it's slower, laggy, and will frequently tell you updates are available for apps when in fact they are not. The latest version 3.3.11 is slightly better than previous efforts, but i still have to abort updates, clear data, and get false update notifications.

If you are on stock and not rooted, google will be pushing this polished turd onto your phone soon.
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Yeah, I forgot to mention that wnp ;)

It is slightly better with the new 3.3.11 compared to 3.x.x but could still do with a speed boost!

Market 3.2.0 was just released a few days ago! Wonder what changes it brings!

@enigmaamit wow never knew that! So are you saying that it could be safe to hit auto update on all apps, as it does it one by one? No more chance of a fried Emmc chip?
[HTC Desire S] enigmaamit:
Yup, i've updated around 15 apps at one go, and the install occurs sequentially instead of simultaneously.

No issues so far (four different ROM flashes with the new market)
[HTC Desire S] Rapier:
The biggest issue for me with the 3.x markets is that "compatibility check" of the application with the device registered. Since there are not too many of you complaining, I presume you are not using a non-standard screen density. If you do it, market will show for many application the "application is not compatible..." message and you're not allowed to download it. 240 screen density (standard for HDPI devices) is too big for my taste, I prefer something like 200-210. In this case alot of applications designed for HDPI cannot be installed (Skype for ex is one of them, but there are many).

Adding this on top of the slowness of the new market, makes me using the "old" 2.3.6 version which is perfect. Unfortunately this version was giving FCs with the ICS ROM I've tested (the alpha from superkid) so I am wondering if it will work at all on ICS or I should be forced to upgrade to the latest market (which is something I don't want).

If somebody finds out a way to bypass this compatibility check, please share, it is very annoying
[HTC Desire S] FlexiPack:
Thanks for your input guys. I think I'm going to wait until the new market is pushed to my phone. Hopefully by then some more of the bugs might have been worked out. I'm in no rush.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] appdroid:
What are the goodies found in Market by my fellow users?

Is anyone used nfc yet?

Has anyone used nfc to pay in stores?

What apps do you use for nfc and why?

Pros Cons!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] waiters:
to my understanding the phone does in fact have NFC but it is disabled. Who knows when it will be enabled via official software/firmware updates.

so just pretend it does not have NFC, as, it doesn't.. yet..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] silver03wrx:
Devs are implementing the ability to turn nfc on and off in custom roms. Custom roms with this will have the setting. In menu settings wireless and networks. The cm7 rom has this
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] appdroid:
Yes i m running BeastMOD and it has the option i would like to use this as payment method in stores.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cue_32:
I don't understand what you mean by it turned off. Do you guys not have the option to enable it within "settings"?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] silver03wrx:
The stock rom does not allow us to turn on the nfc. There is no nfc option in it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cue_32:
I guess AT&T got you guys locked down quite a bit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Gr8Danes:
If the Rogers version has it enabled, how hard would it be to enable it on AT&T's based on the Rogers version?