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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gr8hairy1:
Really the best instructions are in creepncrawly's write up on how to return to stock. It covers any question you could have:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1313659

And for doing it right:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1311081

Plus new tools:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1367319

The write ups he does are top notch and should be mandatory reading for first time visitors.

The file is so big because it contains the entire android os.

The issues you're having in cwm sound like clockworkmod needs to be reflashed.

The triangle will be removed simply by the stock kernel being replaced. The flash counter as of now can only be reset by a usb jig ~ less than $10.

Though a few have reported returning the phone for warranty issues and they did not check the flash counter.

The only way the flash counter is tripped is by using pc Odin to flash a non stock kernel.

Sent from my páhhōniē
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] DroidBehavior:
ok thanks for the help, tomorow im gona read the links you posted thoroughly but i was wondering

if i flash a stock kernal, than how am i rooted

i am not even really sure what "roots" my phone but i thought that it was installing CWM because its a recovery tool which allows more options "superuser"

thanks again! cant wait to waste all day tom reading more about rooting :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
There's a stock plus root package. One of the best ways to root in my opinion.

Root means installing SuperUser.apk, su, and busybox. That's it. The stock + root package has those already included, but also gives you the bone stock kernel.

You install a custom kernel to, among other things, get ClockworkMod Recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
in reality, 'rooting' your phone is nothing more than placing 2 files on the /system (only one is really needed, since you can download Superuser from the market)

what happens is this:

android version release (say 2.3.5)

extremely smart people find way to exploit a memory hole in the OS, and create a 'rooting' method. what this method does is exploit that hole, which allows for a 'temp root' while it injects the needed files for root

needed files for root:

/system/bin/su <- this is the binary that allows you to retain root access

/system/app/Superuser.apk

without root access, /system is a read-only partition. utilizing the exploit, it will create temp root, then remount the /system partition as read/write, allowing your rooting tool to inject the required files into /system

rooting actually has nothing to do with the device at a true hardware level. it is all within the OS itself. anything outside the OS (recovery, boot, bootloaders, etc) dont get 'rooted' because root is only access to the /system within the OS

samsungs have this awesome ability to be easily rooted via CWM. its extremely easy with ODIN or heimdall to flash recovery/new kernel with recovery built in, and use a cwm zip file to inject the needed files into /system rather than relying on an exploit to do it for you.

its a common misconception that i hate to see when people associate rooting with access to anything outside the OS itself.

'i am having problems flashing this rom/kernel/mod in cwm'

'are you sure you are rooted? try re-rooting'

asinine logic...to say the least
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gr8hairy1:
^^

That needs to be stickied in every android forum on xda.

Sent from my páhhōniē
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] DroidBehavior:
ok im back, i read a lot of the guides n a lot of pages and i successfully rooted using entropys 2a method return to stock + root

now i have a 2-3 second delay in my home button, and an additional 1 second delay when i turn my phone ion with the power button to show my display

i also added CWM by using the android terminal and that worked

but im regretting all this because of the delay, my error message is gone so thats good but now i have a delay

what could be the problem? i dont remember any one mentioning this issue and if im the only one than i dont know what to do, also i noticed the flash counter is still at 1 so i know i did everything right
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gr8hairy1:
Sounds like you still have reading to do. And kudos to you for taking what they said as constructive criticism.

The flash counter can only be reset by a usb jig. Mobile Tech videos make some very good quality ones.

The delay from the home button is due to the vlingo app shortcut being tied to the home button (double tap home button) so it's waiting to see if you hit it twice before it takes you to the home screen. Cusom roms remove the vlingo app from being there which helps cut down on the delay.

But you may notice it more since what you did. And you should. By adding cwm you likely flashed Entropy512's kernel. Which is an awesome kernel. One of the ways that kernel helps battery life is by setting the cpu govener to conservative. It slows the cpu from jumping too high too quick. That explains why you may have not noticed the delay before you did anything. As well as the delay from unlocking the phone.

For me the extra battery life is worth it. If you don't like the delay one of the easier ways to set it back to ondemand (stock) is to use the app SetCpu:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mhuang.overclocking&hl=en

Hope that explains everything.

Sent from my páhhōniē
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] DroidBehavior:
yeah that makes perfect sense thanks for the explanation

right now i installed miui and i ****ing love it! the interface is so smooth and sexy its like iphone spliced with android

minimalistic ftw :D

the interface was so much smoother i ran quadrant but the score was the same heh, but still its impressively smooth
[Defy General] chogau1:
The new siri clone its not available for mb525, any idea why?
[Defy General] fisik:
on Defy+ (MB526) its working. But it's not worth for install.
[Defy General] chogau1:
is it that bad? Why is not compatible you know?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
well i was planning to root my desire z for this Virtuous Affinity v1.48.0 rom,looks cool =D.But if the future ota come out,can i just flash the ota rom (OTA_Vision_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE_2.42.405.2-1.82.405.1_R_release_199251k3r3wb3a4l4wniec) to remove root and receive future ota updates?i know its stupid question..but im puzzled :confused: can someone tell me how to get official update if i have gotten root and custom rom? thanks
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OriginalGabriel:
If you're running a custom ROM you won't receive the OTA notification but you could always just download it manually.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbs92:
The ROM needs to have the updater apk stripped out for it not to work afaik?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
Means if I'm using affinity I wont receive ota update,I know. What I means was can I just flash that official Rom with clockwork mod?after flashing back to official Rom I know I lost root and s on back. So will it receive ota notification if I flash the official Rom? I'm abit confuse >< srry I'm bad in this... :confused:
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoffmas:
it´s not that easy to return to stock... the best thing you can do is follow the wiki for rooting. the wiki also descripes a way to return to stock (means reinstall official recovery, s-on and remove superCID)

here is the link:

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision

and if you are waiting for a update to 4.0 ICS you better stay rooted and use customs roms ;)

EDIT: in my country updates are recieved through carrier, so i think it´s important to have the original carrier firmware and CID to recieve ota updates
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
Thx a lot hoffmas!=) well,how can you be so sure desire z would get ics? And if I flash virtuous affinity v1.4.6,then I want to update it to version 1.4.8. Do I have to factory reset:o and wipe everything in order to update to v1.4.8? I can use the virtuous unity v9 kernel right?? I know its stupid question..hope someone can help me with it =/
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoffmas:
the desire z will probably get a update to ics and if so you will see a thread on xda with the stock rom to flash without loosing root ;) but for sure cyanogen is going to be faster :)

wiping is always a good idea. best thing is to use superwipe and the wipe options in the recovery (system/data/cache)

here is a link for the superwipe (flash it through recovery):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1044992

you can use unity v9 (flash it after first time booting), but unity v10 kernel is included in virtuous affinity 1.48

pls use the thanks button if my posting helped you :)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
Thx, but the unroot part is so complicated,instead of using that wiki, can I use this guide?

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-unroot-t-mobile-g2-htc-desire-z-complete-guide/
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoffmas:
Sure there are different ways to return to stock, but i only post links to guides i used myself (so i know they work)

So maybe someone else knows, if the guide you posted works...

Actually the wiki looks complicated, but it isn't. It's a step by step guide and what is most important: it is a safe way :)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
About the super wipe,I should flash those 3 zip once I have root on stock rom?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoffmas:
No, you have to choose one .zip and flash it through recovery after you rooted an installed a custom recovery....

So if you want to install virtuous affinity use superwipe before flashing affinity (after using superwipe you have to install a new rom, because the old one is gone)

You are sure you know what you are doing? Do some researching before you start to root your device... Rooting means you can brick your phone.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1169004 can i just flash the 1st ota rom (only root and busybox added)? then check for future ota updates? :confused:
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoffmas:
i don´t think you will recieve future ota updates using this rom... but roms like that one are the reason for me to say, that there is no point once you are rooted to wait for ota updates ;)

official updates do come from your carrier and so its important to have the original CID and carrier firmware, as i mentioned already.

another hit on the thanks button would be appreciated ;)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
I know wat do know what root means,I rooted wildfire and flash custom Rom before..but I don't plan to reverse back to stock since I already know they will be no future update..but for my desire z..is just that I'm impatient of waiting the ota...so maybe have a try on affinity,but I can't flash the official ota Rom (2.3.3 and sense 2.1) to return everything stock right? I know..kinda dumb of me,forgive me on my stupidity >~<
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoffmas:
no i don´t think so... but maybe i am wrong. As i returned to stock for warranty, i did everything as written in the wiki guide and because i didn´t find the original vodafone firmware i did not recieve ota updates (even with original recovery, simlock and CID restore)

but i´m not a dev... maybe i´m completly wrong
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biohazrd51:
If I'm grasping this correctly, you are worried that you won't receive OTA after rooting and flashing? I'm curious as to what OTA you are waiting for and what it has that other ROMs don't? (Honest question, I think the Z's had a few more updates than G2)

Not knowing aside, i'd say root it, flash what you want, and only return to stock if needed for warranty. Chances are you're going to find more support from the community here than with the manufacturer.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
Exactly! Well,wat I'm worrying was after I root and flashed then, the official ota (maybe sense 3.0) roll out then I will be stuck at root =/ I knw root I can do a lot of stuff..but idk y my mind just like stock =/ if the sense 3.0 of the future update can have horizontal home screen I will get it..
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biohazrd51:
I don't know truthfully. My guess is that any update that WOULD come out would then immediately be ripped apart by the community and made better anyways. There are already quite a few ROMs with Sense 2.1/3.0 features, 3.5, etc, and ports from other phones that support landscape mode (a mt4g ROM if I recall).

You can always return to stock, though I don't think you'd ever want to. ;-)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
I mean I can't receive ota right?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
Rooting doesn't make any difference as to whether you will get an OTA or not. But if you are running a rooted ROM and get an OTA, then after the OTA you won't be rooted any more if it has updated the whole ROM. You can potentially re-root the new ROM but you may have to wait for the devs to figure out how to do so (e.g. often it is different depending on the ROM version).

Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
Which means i have stock rooted Rom,if I still can receive ota update. Then I update it I will lose root right?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
Yes, if you have a stock rooted ROM then you can still get an OTA update for that exact ROM version (e.g. if you are running a carrier's ROM you will need to wait for that carrier to release an OTA). If you accept an OTA update you will lose root, at least until devs can work out how to re-root.

Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
Which means after I root I can just backup my stock GB Rom and flash affinity,then if a update arrive I can just flash the backup (gb rooted stock rom) to get ota update? O.o
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
Yes :)

Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
True!? Im abit confuse through..
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Why confused? If you are able to restore your original rom, it means you have the carrier firmware
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
Once you are rooted, install ROM Manager and flash ClockworkMod recovery. Then use ROM Manager to do a backup of your ROM (called a nandroid backup) before you do anything else. Then in the future you will always be able to restore back to this same ROM.

Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
My Rom isn't frm any carrier,so which means that I can restore back my 2.3.3 rooted and check for available update? So confuse ><
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steviewevie:
If your ROM is a standard HTC ROM (i.e. not from a specific carrier) then potentially you can still get an OTA update from HTC. It's not just phone carrier who do OTAs.

Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
Okok!! Now I kinda get it =D thx guys! So the affinity Rom comes with the kernel? I have to unzip the Rom to extract the kernel out or just flash the whole rom?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OriginalGabriel:
Every ROM comes with a kernel otherwise it won't run. If you want to run the Affinity ROM then you need to flash that ROM, if you're wanting to run a particular kernel, flash that kernel (just make sure it works with the ROM you're running).
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
Oh..ok I get it now ^^
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steven How:
Thanks a lot guys! ¦>
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CODteabagger:
My phone was stolen and i ordered another phone from Asurion yesterday. I received the phone today in what seemed to be new condition. There was tape on the box along with the home charger etc.

I have a strange problem. When i plug the phone into the charger the screen gets all jittery and crazy. If I unplug it the screen goes back to normal. I already wiped the phone clean and its still the same.

I will add that the packaging looked different from my original box. I will compare tomorrow. Any ideas?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SocialReject:
Known issue: Try a different charger.

I use a Blackberry charger and hasn't had that problem since.

Sent from the future.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CODteabagger:
Should I call so they can send me a new charger?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] puff601:
Ive had this issue with my og epic, never the epic touch. It happened to me when using a 1A HTC charger but not on the 1A blackberry charger. Never had the issue on my epic touch nor have I used the OEM AC adapter. the OEM charger shouldnt be doing that though... I would call them about it asap
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CODteabagger:
Ok. I will do that. Maybe its a bad cable.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baka2x:
Has anybody done any digging to see if Carrier IQ is found on the Galaxy Note? I'm heading to Hong Kong in a week and am thinking of picking up a Note. Since there are no AOSP based roms out yet, I'll be stuck with stock which I fear may have Carrier IQ installed.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChodTheWacko:
It's not on my unlocked phone.

You can get the logging test app here to check.

http://bit.ly/qK3tjp

- Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oneiricl:
Mine's spy-free...

I think Carrier IQ is mostly a phenomenon in the US..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maddler:
As far as I can tell there is no Carrier IQ on my note. Both on stock and (of course) on modified ROMs.

Not sure who's guilty for that (whenever present), operators or makers.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scaots:
But did anyone read the agreement when you sign in with a Samsung account to get updates? It says something about monitoring websites and othef activity to improve your experience! So maybe not carrier IQ but Samsung is probably doing their own thing. I bought the simfree EU version.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baka2x:
I have no doubt Samsung is monitoring certain things via elements baked into touchwiz. This I have less of an issue with since they're the manufacturer assuming it's not keylogging. Ideally, AOSP based roms shows up with full support for the S-PEN.

The Gnote is fantastic in every way but I might hold off for a few months until AOSP based roms like CM9 show up. I may have to settle for a SGS2 for a bit with it's abundance in roms. I'll just say, I hope you guys are enjoying your Gnote!
[Optimus V Android Development] thaunknownartist:
Current Status: BETA - Like Us For Instant Updates - Screenshots Below

GAPPS MUST BE INSTALLED - NOW ULTRACHARGED!

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Disclaimer:

This is currently a WIP which means I still have many stages to advance in before I release a full ROM, I'm currently working by MYSELF and if you are willing to join in my project send me an invite, but if you only wish to complain about how I did a bad job just don't download it. I AM NOT MAKING YOU FLASH THIS - YOU BRINK IT'S ON YOU
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Credits:

JerryScript: Provided Insprition to cook

benzyniar1: Provided software to sign

Team Syndicate: Provided Launcher

XDA: Provided Files Needed Will Update This Area Soon
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Installation:

1) Backup your apps with TitaniumBackup, this step is user prefered

2) While you are backing up your system, download files included below

3) Boot into recovery

4) Make a nand backup #THIS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!#

5) Wipe Data, Wipe cache, and under advanced Wipe dalvik cache

6) Flash ROM & GApps

7) Reboot your system

8a) Overclock to 480/806/SmartassV2 with Set to Boot on for less FC on Launcher

8) Restore apps and MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM APPS!!!

9) Reboot and Enjoy
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Download:

File name: Honey2.3.7-Beta-ThaUnknownArtist-12012011.zip File size: 91.04 MB
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Reminder:

Only takes 2 seconds to hit the thanks button and rate ^.^ and if you can donate to the "I Have A Phone Bill" fund by using the "Donate to me" button above my avatar :p​
[Optimus V Android Development] thaunknownartist:
ChangeLog:

Alpha:

Release

Bloatware Removed

Framework-res.apk Themed

Honeycomb Ringtones Added

Honeycomb Notifications Added

Honeycomb Alarms Added

Honeycomb Launcher Added

Beta:

New Working Scripts Added

Better Stability

Gmail [HC STOCK] Added

CNN [HC STOCK] Added

Fruit Ninja Free [HC STOCK] Added

Google Maps [HC STOCK] Added

Pulse News [HC STOCK] Added

Google Talk [HC STOCK] Added

USA Today [HC STOCK] Added

Weather Bug [HC STOCK] Added

Youtube [HC STOCK] Added

Scripts Added

To Come:

To much to think of right now, open for suggestions..
[Optimus V Android Development] bswann:
Well I just got my new SGS2 but I still love my OV so I'll try it when you release it.
[Optimus V Android Development] Mrheroinlol:
Can't wait to test, your ics rom is pretty decent, and your always nice and quick to respond back.
[Optimus V Android Development] Mrheroinlol:
I would help, but my laptop is kinda ****ed up

Till I bring it in to get a new hardrive, so all I have is my phone, so ill sit back and test for you okay?
[Optimus V Android Development] rukin5197:
Just installed your ICS rom and I love it! Keep up the good work with this! I'll test if you need one? :D
[Optimus V Android Development] thaunknownartist:
Beta being released as soon as screenshots are finished, public testing we start today.
[Optimus V Android Development] JerryScript:
I think I helped create a ROM building monster! ;)
[Optimus V Android Development] thaunknownartist:
;D You did :p I'll ready working on the RC for this one ^.^ then moving on to Sense, then WP7. Hopefully by then BobZhome will be done, I haven't spoken to him in a few days so I don't know what the status is on the port yet. And as you can see I'm keeping myself busy at the moment so I can't complain.
[Optimus V Android Development] symbiiote:
Nice work! :] anything on a real ics rom though? [no offence]
[Optimus V Android Development] thaunknownartist:
ETA unknown, I stop when was told by BobZhome that he was almost complete with the port,
[Optimus V Android Development] symbiiote:
0.0 really??? well if you guys need testers im in ;]
[Optimus V Android Development] omgpk:
Dunno why it posted this......

sent from my vm670 running cm7.2 IHO oc 787
[Optimus V Android Development] omgpk:
Will definitely test, hope it runs smooth, I'll give feedback either tonight or tomorrow. EDIT: sorry for accidental double post

sent from my vm670 running cm7.2 IHO oc 787
[Optimus V Android Development] Ventrue05:
any way to upload to a different site? this one gives me trouble to get it.
[Optimus V Android Development] thaunknownartist:
I will mirror the link soon,
[Optimus V Android Development] rukin5197:
There is a cool thing that this app called box is doing! Just download it off the android market or here and register your phone. You get 50+ GB's of free storage. Might be useful? Here is their website for more information: Box
[Optimus V Android Development] B3L13V3:
thaunknownartist I gotta hand it to you this rom is f***ing awesome, not having any problems whatsoever like i had with the ics build. This is just solid glad you ran the framework, systemUI and apps thru some theming...just amazing and looks great. Thanks again!
[Optimus V Android Development] SuperFilapo:
That Launcher is Death.

So I removed it from system/app. Pushed ADW there. Also applied an ADW HC Theme.

It's too bad because the launcher it came with looked much more original. But it was ungodly slow.

And also removed all the bloat.

Otherwise, nice job.
[Optimus V Android Development] mjs2011:
i was going to ask about that launcher. i remember trying it a while back and it was just awful. cool design but just force closed all the time.