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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] shon2007shon:
this is what im running

Firmware: 2.3.6

Baseband Version t959vuvkj6

Kernel version 2.6.35.7

Buildnumber Gingerbread.vuvk6

Also i checked the link that showed how to load custom roms but my other question is can you use different methods of loading roms or should you stay using the same method you used to root the phone. I used Heimdall, but am i able to use odin or the clock work mod.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Yes, you have all those methods available to you. Note though that if you used Heimdall you won't get Odin to recognize your phone unless you install the Samsung drivers. Stick to Heimdall as it's more versatile, the only time you'll need to use Heimdall is when you soft brick anyway. From here on out most of the ROMs you're going to be flashing are gonna be CWM ROMs, so that's what you want to learn how to do well.
[Motorola Droid 3] golgothagecko:
Hi,

I just unlocked my SIM card via a Verizon supplied code. I found an old AT&T SIM in my desk drawer - I called AT&T and confirmed the SIM is not active (nor has it ever been activated). I inserted it and the phone came up. However, if I use APN Manager, it shows I'm connected to Verizon. I'm able to make and receive calls.

I thought by inserting a different SIM I would be using that providers network instead of Verizons? Or do I need to manually change that somehow?

It's important I figure this out before my trip next month to Panama.
[Motorola Droid 3] aman321:
i think in usa the other network gsm bands are locked (so u wont be able to get service it wil just show no services i think) so even u insert them u wont be able to use that network ...

and u can change ur settings to gsm from mobile in network n settings i think..when u leave to panama or out of usa

hope it helps thnx
[General Questions and Answers] fish411:
I rooted my phone using Zerg Rush Root but took a few times to work. I keep getting SU binary outdated, so i read that this will fix that (Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip) but need to be in Recovery mode to install zip. Here's my problem, installing recovery.tar using Odin. I can get into download mode on phone, but when it tries to install driver after plugging in usb cable; I get unable to install your MSM7x30. I have installed the TMO_ADB_Tether_Drivers which will work just plugging in usb cable not in download mode. I noticed in download mode; it shows

ODIN MODE

Product name: SGH-T679

Custom Binary Download: No

Current Kernal: Unknown 11

Any ideas? I know the superstars here can help!

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] fish411:
Repling to put on front page so you can see it.

Thanks,
[General Questions and Answers] mmilestone:
Try this before going to that risky recovery route you are planning.

->After rooting via ZergRush

---- Install Busybox from Market.

------Run and install Busybox latest version.

- >After installing Busybox

----Go To Market and see if there are updates for Superuser

------Update SuperUser if update is available.

- >After updating Superuser

------Run Superuser

--------Select Menu

-----------Select Preferences

-------------Scroll Down and look for SU binary, then Tap to check for updates

---------------Update if available.

Hope that helps without having to go to recovery...because there is still no custom recovery for this phone...as far as I know...

__________
[General Questions and Answers] fish411:
I did try the SU Update Fixer from market but that didn't work. I'll try your method. Ok, it's erroring out at Checking md5sum....failed.

What next?

Resolved, i choosed defaults, but i should have selected /bin instead of default /xbin to install busybox. Now, it's fixed.

Now, few more questions. What's the best way to delete the BusyBox files that i installed in the /xbin and how can i get my phone to work with Odin?
[General Questions and Answers] urs_ninja:
I have the same handset [T Mobile Samsung Exhibit II 4G T679]. It's currently locked to T-mobile network. Please help me UNLOCK it.

The status right now is :

Network Lock [ON]

Network Subset Lock [OFF]

SP Lock [OFF]

CP Lock [OFF]

I have so far done following:

1. Installed drivers to my Windows PC using TMO_T759_ADB_Tether_Drivers.zip

2. Rooted my mobile handset using SuperOneClick

3. Rooted with Zerg rush root Working too.

4. Installed Root Explorer 2.3 [apk file to my mobile] > Installed Root Explorer

5. Checked in SU and found that Root Explorer given SU authorisation

6. Am able to now access all files (also installed Astro File Manager V3.0 as it has search option too- quite handy).

7. I tried ODIN too but it failed at very steps you mentioned above

8. Am now in process of

- Installing ClockworkMod Recovery

- Installing Samsung Kies

NOW PLEASE HELP ME HOW TO UNLOCK MY HANDSET. I have been searching internet and tired after 6 days of search as to how to UNLOCK.

I have tried Factory Reset twice so far but it doesn't help unlock (tried all the samsung hidden codes given on various websites claiming to unlock the device).

PLEASE HELP...

I am a non-developer and a non-techie (just have a bug of looking here n there n trying out stuff.. but also afraid of getting my handset BRICKED, as got this handset from US as gift for wife!!!).
[General Questions and Answers] urs_ninja:
I have got my phone unlocked !!

I got my phone unlocked from local market (Gaffar Market, New Delhi) in India.

:D

But I am unable to use GPRS on my mobile. I called up call center of service provider (Airtel). They said they sms-ed me the configuration. I received the SMS which read-

Airtel: Dear Customer the service is currently not enabled for your phone.

:confused:

Please suggest what should I do to use my phone with 2G services (I only use 2G services as 3G services are very expensive currently in India).:rolleyes:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] euklid:
I used to have a Samsung fascinate where I could easily flash CWM on my phone with ODIN using the CWM tar file. I'm wondering if this is possible on Vibrant also, because I searched all over and all I see is flash CWM using Rom Manager. I don't have access to the current stock rom, it's my friends vibrant and he put up a password and cant remember it. My plan is to do a Nandroid backup first of his current stock rom and use the app called app extractor to recover the contacts, sms, etc from the backup image, but I need to find a way to have CWM without getting into the rom itself, any ideas? Unless there's a way to reset the system password without having to do any of this?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geoffcorey:
The gsm galaxy s phones don't have a recovery partition, so no it's not possible. You either need a modified recovery binary to use update.zip or have cwm integrated into the kernel.

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G
[Off-topic] OmegaRED^:
Chapter 1 The project begins.

Bing, Bing.. the noise of a electronic chime made as i entered the store.

I made my way over the counter in my hand a list of parts.

I looked at all the shiny things inside.. oh what galore.. i'm at the electronics store.

Hello said a person behind the counter... how can i help you?

Almost started i look up at her.. now clenching my list in my fist.

Good day i said with a joyful burst.. i need the parts on my list.

Now covered from sweat in my palm.

This.. she begins typing on the old 286, who's screen glowed of 8bit color tricks.

Are you sure you know what your doing.. at the age of 13 i wasn't sure of anything.

But i said.. A few chips and components i require for what my heart desires, so what will my bill be?

"read following passage slowly"

Printing now slowly the paper ream was rolling and there just is no way contain...

A she passed the page to me.. i really had to.... go to counter 12 and pay!.

And i am on my merry way!!.

Chapter 2 Welcome to soldering 101

- to bored to continue currently- editors note... who writes this crap anyway?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] trim81:
Alot going on in the last 24hrs..

Can someone give a rundown?

I know it came from kings, is he a sprint employee?? And was his phone ota updated?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] trim81:
**** thought this general.

Created topic from xda app and missed the subforum.

Mods move to general

Sorry
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] magoo5289:
Fair enough haha. A Sprint exec offered an early release due to excessive LOS and the Dev community helped pull what they could from the OTA.
[HTC Aria Themes and Apps] mrdoc151:
Is there an app that will enable audio alone or audio/video for google talk on htc aria? I have tried vtok which works fine but it takes 20mb of space..
[HTC Aria Themes and Apps] drumist:
Did you install the "gapps-gb-20110828-newtalk-signed.zip" package? I believe this contains the newer version of Talk that supports voice/video chat. I'm not sure if the Aria is compatible with it, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
[HTC Aria Themes and Apps] mrdoc151:
I do have latest gapps and it does show that audio/video is available but whenever you try audio or video it just freezes..
[General Questions and Answers] CurtisAndroid5:
Hello guys, I was looking for a new phone under £150 and I stumbled upon this phone, the Orange San Francisco II aka ZTE Crescent, what are your views?

800 MHz Proccessor.

5MP camera + A front camera.

Android 2.3 Gingerberad.

3.5-inch WVGA TFT capacitive touch screen, and multi-touch.

£99 on PAYG + £10 top up

http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-phones/san-francisco-II-from-orange-in-black

Looks like a nice phone, I'm also wondering what Orange are like as a network? Will I get unlimited texts and a fair amount of internet for £10 a month like I can on other networks?
[General Questions and Answers] CurtisAndroid5:
Anyone want to give me their views?
[General Questions and Answers] stef.t97:
you could do what im doing and buy an unlocked motorola defy from computer exchange for about £145. the defy is overclockable to about 1.3ghz and has great dev support. there is also an ics port in the works.
[General Questions and Answers] CurtisAndroid5:
I don't like buying second-hand, I was going to get a HTC 7 Mozart for £140 from a local exchange but decided against it. Thanks for your input.
[General Questions and Answers] CurtisAndroid5:
Anybody?

/10characters
[General Questions and Answers] dullah:
Great phone!

Hey man, it is a really good phone for its value. It is at the lower end of the spectrum but still does the same job as all the other phones. Made out of plastic, so do not expect a steel finish and a great feel in hand, BUT, and a big BUT.. it is an awesome phone.

I owned a SF1, and that was great.. so the moment I saw the SF2, I purchased it straight away.

As an alternative, for £20 pounds more..you can buy the Orange Monte Carlo..same specs, but bigger screen! And it has more dev support right now.

Hope it helps!
[General Questions and Answers] CurtisAndroid5:
I decided to take the plunge and I ordered it, I don't want to mess around with development etc, just a stock phone for now! I opened the box and held the phone, felt nice, and the specs are better than my G5, it's great value for money. Can't have the phone till Christmas though, thanks for the reply though!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghafit:
Hi dears!

I would like to know if I can install and Custom rom or a kernel to overlock my Xperia Neo, with CMW and locked bootloader.

Thanks for your time guys

Kind Regards,

Ghafit ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vimjam:
you can install a custom rom(rom should be converted to recovery image file) , but kernel cannot be installed on locked bootloader...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghafit:
so, with stock kernel for example, can I install CM7, do you recommend that to me?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] FrankBullitt:
Nope, don't try that... you need a custom kernel for CM7 or MIUI roms.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghafit:
and there aren't anymore nice custom roms with stock kernel?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] taaviu:
SE.Tweaked 0.7

Sent from my MT15i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghafit:
do you recommend me to install that ROM?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vimjam:
yes you can try that but , users with locked bootloader when installed this rom face SU binary problems & wifi not working....(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1281489&page=36)

NOTE : it is not the problem of rom , works perfectly on unlocked BL
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] relexe:
Hello guys, i am a bit embarrased that in my first post i am already asking for something :(

So.. here is the problem, i bought a S2 gt-i9100 from poland. I tried to root it, and well... it didnt went as expected...

I was careless and only managed to write the following stuf about the original firmware. It was version 2.3.5 and the last 3 letters of kernel were KI4.

So there i went following a how to from this site, and odin worked fine, used the file i thought it would be fine from http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17704099&postcount=6 list of files.

Well it didnt work out, the phone would accept odin file and restart, but it stayed forever on the while triangle screen. So i turned it off and started trying different files, from that page. Then i realized it wouldn't work, i tried to bring it back to original status, but no luck.

After trying to use odin to write those original sanmsung firmwares, odin is stuck now, it gives no error, it just stays there for ever writing fimware, kernel or whatever i feed odin with....

So this is the status, i can access download mode, and thats it.

It would be great if you could give me any advice. Been the whole day working with this problem, and i am feeling kinda sad. :confused:

Thank you for your time.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxi200:
Maybe try to turn off the computer and try again. Also make sure kies is not running and kill it in the system tray.

If no good then flash stock from the intratech thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1113928

You might need to find the one for your carrier.

You've got download mode so it can be fixed.

Edit: the above thread was the carrier branded one. For no branding check here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] relexe:
ok, i try to write a kernel to the phone, and odin doesthis:

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> zImage

And there stays doing nothing.

I reboot the phone and Installation counter is still the same..

If i try to install a complete stock firmware it pauses the same way, but in other file:

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> PDA_LIBRE_FOP_XWKI4_FOPKI1_XXKI1_HTCMANIA.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> PHONE_XXKI1_HTCMANIA.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> CSC_FOPKI1_HTCMANIA.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> data.img

And there stays forever... no error, or anything.

I made some images to show u the odin program info in both cases, but i have no rights to post links. i will send them to u via pm.

Thanks for trying to help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
> PHONE_XXKI1_HTCMANIA

What official firmware is HTC Mania ??????????

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] relexe:
is just the name file that is modified. content is original firmware
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Suggest you start at the beginning download an older stock firmware not one of the latest .

Stock Roms .and csc

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

Boot to recovery go to mounts and storage and FORMAT cache data system and sd card .

Power off phone is now blank .

Download mode and via Odin install the stock firmware .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] relexe:
recovery is not accesable, only thing working is download mode
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] relexe:
I switched to another computer and everything went right.

Thank you for your help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sedoneh:
Has anyone got Eternal Legacy working on their T-mobile galaxy s ii?

Mine is all green, and I am trying every option with chainfire3d to no avail. I'm guessing I'm going about it the wrong way.

If I'm not supposed to post things like this here, please delete this thread.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
dude... a little search will get you the answer

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1333

there's a gigantic sticky there, you can't miss it
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] TonyBigs:
In the USA (and eBay) the only device-specific case/protection seem to be the Riot Outfitters available at Best Buy. I find their products for the 4.0/5.0 unattractive and overpriced. On eBay most cases seem to be for the non-USA 5.0 (with the hard button).
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
the US and internationnal version of the galaxy player have the same size. The only difference would be the home button but it is a problem only for the screen protector. As for the case you can find 1 for the internationnal version and it would work fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Alicia4065:
I picked up one on Monday the folio one needed something quick. It has no cutouts for the camera (back) or speakers but other than than the Player fits quite nicely. I have the Galaxy 5.0
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] ITGuy11:
Accessories for these devices are almost non existent...

I picked up the Riot Outfitters case for my son's 4.0 It fits very well, but doesn't provide much protection. I guess something is better than nothing at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] BOBdotEXE:
I like my case I got from Ringke, it looks very nice, and feels great, and has speaker and camera cutouts $16 for the 4" model. the 5" is $18,

I highly suggest it!

--

I am in no way associated with rearthusa, or Ringke.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] MarineMan215:
I originally had the Riot Outfitters case for the 4.0 and it worked great, but about a year later I snapped part of it off due to the wear and tear of playing with it while bored. Now I have the Ringke case and I think it looks even better! Sadly it does not seem to have the toughness of the Riot Outfitters case. But I will see how long the Ringke case lasts.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] soulshinobu:
Currently use a Riot Outfitters snap on case for my sister's 4.0, she dropped it, and a small part of the case snapped off, but otherwise it's still functional, for what it's worth. I heard good things about the Ringke case, but I don't have any way to get one myself without buying it on the internet.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] UnsignedZero:
I would recommend looking at ebay

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...ung+galaxy+player+5.0+case&_sacat=0&_from=R40

or

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...&_nkw=Samsung+galaxy+player+4.0+case&_sacat=0

I've bought the 5.0 case and it works just fine. Same with screen protectors.
[Kindle Fire General] Skimp Killah:
Looking for an inexpensive tablet, I'm looking at either this or the nook tablet. Seems the nook tablet has slightly better hardware specs (ram, SD slot, internal memory) but has a locked boot loader and a possible OTA that will break root. Where as the kindle boot loader I believe is unlocked and I saw that someone has cm7 booting.
[Kindle Fire General] tex321:
I am not a developer, but after I had a motorola milestone with a locked bootloader, now I ran far away from it. As they are sure about Nook tablet being locked I decided not to take the chance of getting the device and no one finding a workaround.
[Kindle Fire General] Skimp Killah:
Yeah, the nook seems to have a slight hardware edge, but if the boot loader stays locked its never going to reach its potential. I'm thinking I'm getting a kindle today instead of the NT.
[Kindle Fire General] hariustrk:
Having owned both, I lean Kindle Fire.

CM7 force closed a lot for me and while it was nice and very versatile, many times I wanted a functional device, not just something to hack around on.

The Fire, while it doesn't have the same flexibility as a rooted nook, I find is much more stable with what does work right now. Hacking it was a breeze. I run my own launcher now, and most apps work fine. The ones that don't, just don't.

So if you want a functional device you can hack around on, get a Fire.
[Kindle Fire General] Mama Luigi:
Since you've owned both, can you comment on any possible difference in performance between the two? I got a Nook Tablet last week and I've been having fun with it, but now I'm starting to think about returning it for a Kindle Fire because of the greater potential with custom ROMs. But I'm concerned about the performance issues people have been talking about, and I'd rather have a fast device than custom ROMs.

The other thing I don't like about the Nook Tablet is the whole experience feels a little rough around the edges. There are theme elements that just look wrong like white-on-white or black-on-black text. It feels a lot like a hacked device. Is the Fire any better in this regard or are there little reminders that you're not using it as intended?
[Kindle Fire General] sectionboy:
So I've had my Fire for about a week, last night I got a chance to play with a nook tablet. It was rooted, installed GO launcher and bunch of other apps. Here are some things I found out besides the HW specs differences.

1) Fire is much smoother. Hardware-wise, the surface of Fire is glass, while Nook's "feels like" plastic. Your finger can definitely feel the difference the moment you touch them. Software-wise, the browser on Fire scrolls better, esp. on some lengthy websites. (That's all done after it stopped loading, so Silk is not the reason.)

2) While nook has one more button than Fire's zero, Fire has three software button always there. Some apps like to use the back button as exit, which can be annoying on nook since you have to manually kill them in the launcher or nook home.

3) Nook has better compatibility with Android apps. On Fire, there is one video player crashes whenever I bring out the on-screen control. On Nook, it works just fine.

4) Pdf file shows better on Fire. I have a photography book (PDF) with some beautiful pictures. When viewed on nook, some of the color washed out, like on a 32k color screen. I tried different pdf reader ( build-in, adobe reader and one I can't remember, they are all the same. ) I don't think it's a hardware problem though, since JPEG pictures are almost identical on both devices, apart with a slightly different tint.
[Kindle Fire General] Veritass:
Fire all the way.
[Kindle Fire General] Mama Luigi:
I guess my biggest concern is the reports of poor touchscreen responsiveness. I haven't had a single problem with the Nook Tablet in that regard and I think it would bug me if I switched to the KF only to be confronted with that issue.
[Kindle Fire General] hariustrk:
For me, I like the Fire better. It feels more polished, and more responsive. To get around the same responsiveness you have to overclock the nook. This is easy, BUT it always felt like I got more force closes when I overclocked. I know overclocking is common these days, but there is usually a reason the processors are running at 800mhz instead of 1100, so I am always wary I am reducing the life span of the device.

I have yet to have a performance issue on my Fire. I've rooted it, installed a new launcher, the market, and a number of popular apps. I use dropbox, netflix, hulu, and amazons streamer with great success. I read everyday, either from the nook app or the Kindle app, and I find it suits my needs.

I have even installed DOSBOX on it and played alittle MOO2, just for fun. And it did fair running that old dos game.

The only two gripes I have with the Fire right now are:

1. I can't get Launcher Pro installed. It just force closes right away.

2. I can't do skype calls.

Beyond that, it's worth every penny to me.