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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Wow, all I have to do is hold volume down until it mutes.

No "bleep" sound.

Root? Why??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] waylo:
Because we like to use our phones to the max potential?

Why bother with volume changing when it can be permanently fixed, quite easily?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
What's the obsession with the camera sound, anyway? Sneaking photos of chick's asses?

Besides, if someone heard the sound anyway, they would never associate it with a camera shutter.

People are weird. If it's that single moment that requires silence, just hold the volume down button for 2 seconds. Take photo, spend another 2 seconds.

Or I guess if you are constantly taking creeper photos, then root and enjoy?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
In some countries, it's illegal to mute camera' shutter sound.

sent from a ics
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] waylo:
Arrest me. Sheesh.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] waylo:
Your pervert mind will think of perverted uses.

I personally find the camera beep one of the more annoying sounds possible.

And I don't like wasting my time.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rististien:
I currently have LostKernel installed, but to install CF root you need to know the kernel, and well the kernel I have isn't stock. The problem is if I unroot back to stock to figure out what version of CF root to download, I'm not rooted so I can't download (I don't have internet so I tether). Is there any way to find out the kernel I'd have with stock even if it isn't currently installed?

NEVERMIND I just turned my brain on and realized I just download it from my phone and transfer it to sdcard. OI, it's a slow day.
[General Questions and Answers] Shortshow:
Can someone direct me to a direct link to rooting my ascend m860 directly w/ no squire root shell screen then being direct to icon screen?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
I am in US so shipping from there is <$700 now,

is it still the cheapest now?

Will it be cheaper after 12/9 that the canadian version had come out?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ztm.000:
Who knows if you'll have to pay customs fees... I paid the extra $50 ($764) to go with a US reseller but they're being sketchy at the moment... See my post (Negri Electronics is being sketchy).

I'd say go US but maybe not Negri.. I'm sure everything is fine but still... You could pay more than you think with credit card international fees and customs fees depending on the shipping company they use.

EDIT -- I JUST GOT MY SHIPMENT NOTIFICATION!! WHOOOOO :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BarryH_GEG:
International pricing is pretty firm. The UK prices aren't going to be effected by whatever happens in the rest of the world. A lot of folks in the UK and EU buy their phones outright so demand is what drives pricing. The SGS2 stayed pretty firm for about four months and then started to drop a bit. It's still over $500 having been out since May. If you're importing, don't look for bargains and sales because they don't exist (through legitimate resellers). I've bought from both Clove and Handtec and was pleased with both.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BlazinGTI:
Found this: http://welectronics.com/gsm/Samsung/SAMSUNG_NEXUS-PRIME-TITANIUM-SILVER.HTML These guys are located in Chicago and selling for $724.99. Supposedly these prices are wholesale to the public. Anyone ever dealt with this retailer before?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
how much is it gonna be in Canadian GSM version?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jabberwocky127:
I imported from clove.uk to the US and they were great service. Shipped on a Wednesday, got here that Friday.

Though I must say, it shipped with DHL and the packaging was kinda sketchy for a $700 dollar electronic device. It was in a plastic DHL bag and the box the phone came in was just wrapped in fine-bubble bubble wrap. No damage and it works fine, but still kinda irked me when I saw it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] apratomo:
They have physical store, I might try going there this weekend, happened I'm in Chicago now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] apratomo:
How much did you pay finally? Did you have to pay tax in the US?

I was thinking of getting one but not sure from which store
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jabberwocky127:
$694 or something like that, there were no additional fees besides the item and shipping.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KiNG OMaR:
Their store is only a couple blocks away from my house :) never heard of them until now though!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vincentm:
I ordered two GNs from clove which arrived today. No import duties. I have a thread in this forum showing the current policy regarding importing cellphones to the US (with documentation from the corresponding government agencies).

As for the packaging, I too am a little disappointed that they only used bubble wrap and a dhl bag. The corners of the boxes where slightly damaged; however, the phone itself was fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] konman795:
I preordered mine from Handtec and the experience was awesome. I ended up paying around $700 total and somehow the phone got to me within one day!!! It was awesome to see that tracking from Fedex on the day it was shipped telling me it would be at my doorstep by the very next day before 10:30am... now that's fast, especially coming from Europe!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jekyoo_style:
http://www.popularelect.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Prime-I9250-Unlocked-Phone-p/nexusprimeinstore.htm

Popular Electronics, which is right next door to Overseas Electronics has it for $699 in store - cash only. I plan to go there this week and buy myself one. $700 is the cheapest I've seen it go for. I've bought a phone and sold a phone from them before so they're legit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jekyoo_style:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/108564/IMG_4995.PNG

I decided to email Popular electronics about the Galaxy Nexus and it seems like they're willing to bargain about the tax. Chicago has ridiculous tax at 9.75% so the phone would have been $767.15. With a simple email, they were willing to do $710 flat. I'm sure when a little more persuasion, I could get them to $700 or throw in a free case. Just a heads up to all the Chicagoans. Probably pick this up this weekend.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Don't you find it kinda shady that they're cash only and are willing to negotiate to remove sales tax? lol. I'm sure its fine. Just sayin'.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] diablos991:
That does seem odd that they have a cash only policy. Really weird for an electronics store. Maybe they have a no receipt policy too.

But back on topic, I just bought my nexus from clove last night. Order is processing and now it's just a waiting game!

Sent from my LG-P999
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jekyoo_style:
When paying with cash, it's always considered under the table. They probably don't file their taxes legally so it helps them when people pay in cash. Good for both parties. They're a small electronics store, nothing huge but they do carry the latest phones.

Not sure about the receipt policy, probably isn't one but as long as it's brand new, I'll be happy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] diablos991:
You forget about the third party. The government and all society that utilizes tax money. (Including yourself)

Taxes are there for a reason and should not be avoided by dodgy business practices.

I would check the phone out in-store to reduce your risk of having to return the device since you may not be able to.

Sent from my LG-P999
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jekyoo_style:
Of course it will be checked.

Tell that to Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and so on. They all dodge taxes. What they're doing it is legal but it's effects you also. It always seems like when a little business does it, they should be shunned by their practice. The way they're doing it is probably illegal but it's still dodging taxes.

http://publicintelligence.info/google-3-billion-tax-loophole/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vincentm:
Don't assume that paying with cash is always considered under the table.

Another reason for the cash policy is that is removes the credit card processing fees for the transaction. Depending on their processor, it should be around $0.25 + 2% of the transaction amount. So on a $700 transaction, that is roughly $14.25.

(American Express' fees are around 3.5%, so the cost on that transaction is around $25).

If you are a retailer, that extra credit card fee hurts quite a bit. Think about that the next time you buy a pack of gum with your credit card.

http://truecostofcredit.com/378767

That being said, in this instance their's a good chance that this is under the table. I would much rather buy the phone on my Amex and get the additional warranty they provide. Also, why not just import it from clove for $670 rather than paying $700 cash? Makes no sense to me.

---------- Post added at 04:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:17 PM ----------

Very good point.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jekyoo_style:
Yes, CC fees is also one.

You are correct, cash isn't always under the table but I was just talking about mainly small businesses like Popular Electronics. Amex is great for consumers but I know a lot of small businesses that don't accept for that reason. Clove isn't $670, it's $695 shipped. So for $5 more to get it immediately is worth it to me.

Interesting, Clove provides their own warranty for the device? I did not know that. One of the drawbacks that I had about getting a Galaxy Nexus was that I wasn't gonna have any sort of warranty since it's the international version. I may purchase it from Clove now since they will offer me warranty.

BTW, I'm not trying to bad mouth Popular Electronics. All the talk about it being under the table, no receipt policy and whatnot are all assumptions from the cheap pricing compared to Expansys and Negri Electronics.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] apratomo:
I decided to email overseas electronic, they accept $725 cash about warranty they say it comes with one year samsung warranty and 15 days store warranty
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jekyoo_style:
Samsung doesn't honor the warranty if you're using it internationally. I know this is how it was for the SGS2. People who bought the international (UK) version didn't have warranty in the states. No global warranty like Apple =(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] apratomo:
So in that case everyone here who get it imported don't have warranty from samsung?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jekyoo_style:
Correct. Though if you buy it from big retailers, I believe they'll handle the warranty issues for you. You send it back to retailer (Expansys, Clove, Negri etc) and then send it back to Samsung.

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[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abauer:
Stuck at DELL boot logo.

I mistakenly flashed another file when i was FastbootMode , now my streak is unable to boot and stuck at DELL logo and the capacitive buttons are light when i turn the device on. Can not access the fastboot mode at all.

What steps should i take , to make it alive again ?

when i take the cover off , it still stay at bootlogo until i take off the battery

What does this mean, shouldn't it be automatic?

What am i missing ? (the right adb driver ??)

I did install the drivers form dell ftp://ftp.dell.com/Handheld/R288920.exe

It makes a reboot attempt , shows the battery % changed and then shuts off.

QDL report:

###QDLTool: M 2.7.4.8, build ID: 1.301.20101022, time stamp: Mon Dec 05 23:40:38 2011

Check image DBL: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\dbl.mbn ...

Check image FSBL: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\fsbl.mbn ...

Check image OSBL: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\osbl.mbn ...

Check image AMSS: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\amss.mbn ...

Check image DSP1: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\dsp1.mbn ...

Check image APPSBL: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\appsboot.mbn ...

Check image DT: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\DT.img ...

Check image boot.img: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\boot.img ...

Check image system.img: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\system.img ...

Check image userdata.img: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\userdata.img ...

Check image recovery.img: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\recovery.img ...

Check image logfilter.img: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\logfilter.img ...

Check image Region: F:\dell\QDLTool3rd_20101022_GAUSB1A130500\images\RC_us.img ...

Check images: Partition Dbl Fsbl Osbl Amss Dsp1 DT Appsbl Boot System Userdata Recovery LogFilter RCFile

Check images ok

Download in speedup way

Open COM port success

OSBL version: 12-5035-AUSB1AM-09

osbl.mbn version:

Baseband image version: M8650BAUSB1AM5035SIGN

Check device and image is Austin

Baseband image version: M8650BAUSB1AM5035SIGN

Check device and image is Austin

Open COM port success

Check Secure Boot is enabled

#Set Fast Boot Flag success

Open COM port success

Test communication success

Check Secure Boot is enabled

#DBL to DDR success

#FSBL to DDR success

#OSBL to DDR success

#DT to DDR success

#backup FSBL to DDR success

Run HEX success

Check Secure Boot is enabled

Streaming hello success

Send Security mode success

Download partition table success

#Download DBL success

#Download FSBL success

#Download OSBL success

#Download DT success

#Download backup FSBL success

Erase EFS2 success

Wait for rebooting ....... ok

Wait for modem set up ......

Wait for ADB device .........

ERROR[D2]: wait ADB fastboot mode timeout!

Please check that device is exist and driver is properly installed.

Download Fail! - 2011/12/05 23:41:20

Elapsed Time: 40.38 sec
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abauer:
Can anyone show me how to install the RIGHT adb driver , i am searching but to no avail so far.

Tried several adb installation, but i dont see the ADB composite on my Device Manager, btw i am running windows XP SP3.

Any help or right info is very much appreciated as this device is not dead at all , just needs the right procedure , which i am trying to find but i need some help on the right directions.

Thank you
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abauer:
Solved !!!

Problem solved !!!

As it is impossible to brick the Streak by just uploading software to it, i found out that all the problem was caused by my USB port and the outdates drivers i was installing on my Windows XP installation.

I found out and downloaded the old QDL 2.7.4.5, streakflash.zip was the name of the package, then i had access to FASTBOOT and recovery menu, the rest was easy then.

Installed the recovery.img that goes with 406 Olleh, then updated to 406 to be sure all the other mbn files were updated as well, then installed StreakMod and finally the DSC 0.6b and last 0.62b http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1314898

Amassing resource of info here
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThisisZAK:
Hell no... the streak is in fact capable of a true brick by uploading software to (mine died 2 days ago) and it doesn't seem to have a solution (with practicaly no help from the experts here)
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abauer:
And what did you do , exactly that you consider it a brick now (i highly doubt it thou).

I saw your problem , tell me how to get the image you need from my Streak and i will upload it somewhere so you can try , btw it is up to you to tell me whats needed as i don't know, i am just willing to help you if i can.

Have you tried android.modaco.com/topic/311538-hardware-hacking-this-puppy-input/
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
That's because Fastboot -w or Fastboot -erase is pretty much a death sentence for any Streak and the enthusiasts (NOT experts) here know that. The members here also know to carefully read information before attempting to do anything to their devices.

@abauer: What ThisisZAK did does in fact turn the Streak into a virtually unrecoverable brick that not even the QDL tool can fix. He didn't help his cause by not paying close attention to the advice given, which was to unformat the MicroSD. He ended up formatting it, which is why he's looking for an image file so he can flash the image onto the MicroSD and restore his Streak.

If you can help him, that's great. You'll need to take your Streak apart, get the MicroSD from its slot, and image the drive using a program like DriveImage XML.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marvin02:
I have created an image of my inner SD Card right after a factory reset.

Download Here

I created this using Clonezilla, you should be able to use Clonezilla to restore it. It is an image of the entire sd card. You need to unzip the downloaded file to use it.

Note: I am running DSC_Rom, which is Gingerbread based. I don't think it makes a difference.

Edit: I did restore this image to another 2 GB Sd Card and my Streak booted fine.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheManii:
I dont believe it should. All innerSD partitions have always been ext3 while all nand partitions are yaffs2 (though i believe GB can remount system as ext4 or something, I dont really understand how that works)
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gdavies08:
with the inner sd card been an ext its linux so its accessible but i am yet to play with it really
[Desire General] Clawsman:
Have rooted htc desire, tried update fixer… it just crashed. Downloaded SU 307 zip in to SD, installed from recovery mode.. all went fine.. it said complete and enjoy. Checked my root with root checker, it still says my SU ver is 2.1. . any help will be much appreciated.
[Desire General] Clawsman:
BUMP ? Anyone ?
[Desire General] werdna72:
I had all kinds of problems with SuperUser after rooting and flashing a new ROM. In my case, doing a factory reset solved the problem.

The main issue I had was that, no matter what I tried, SuperUser wasn't remembering permissions.

I think I may have mistakenly upgraded through the Market, which doesn't work. I then tried flashing new version but never got it working properly so took a deep breath and did a factory reset - and of problem!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mhx:
Just figured I would chime in an leave a few comments about my new Skyrocket.

Background: I am a long time iPhone user and this is my first android device. I came from an Iphone 4. You know what really pissed me off about the iphone4? When the iphone4 came out and you couldnt upload 720p vidoes to youtube (they later fixed this, but it took a while). A-JOKE if I ever saw one.

When the iphone 4s came out it was a huge disappointment in terms of specs. Apple seems to be struggling with rolling out the best and latest and greatest.

Getting used to android didnt take long. I got all tingly inside with all the extra freedom and choices!

Samsung makes a the best screens and it shows. The screen size & 4G LTE speeds are all you need to forgot about your iphone4 or iphone4s. Cause lets face it, the 4s was a money maker. Not a real hardware upgrade, right SIRI?

Pros vs iphone4:

The first thing you will notice the screen. BAM in you face its huge. Its bright, its just eats the iphone screen for lunch.

The 2nd thing you will notice is how fast the phone zips around menus, loads programs etc.

The 3rd thing you will see is the 4g LTE speeds are what phones needed 3 yrs ago!

Good form factor. Very thin, Huge Screen

More Freedom and choices with android customization.

Plays Mkv videos files without hassle

Easier to transfer videos/pics via USB

Home screen Widgets

Its nice to be ahead of the TECH curve instead of 1yr behind

I can take my battery out.

I can put a MicroSD card in. No way? I am still in shock

Cons:

The only bad thing about the skyrocket is battery life. The truth of the matter is you find yourself using the phone more vs the small/slow iphone4. I am seeing a full day with avg/normal use. When I cant put it down the battery drains rather fast. With a charger at work, home, car its not that big of deal for me cause power is always near by as I dont travel for work much at all.

IRIS isn't as accurate and advanced as SIRI (YET). But most people I talk to who have siri only use it to send text msgs or compose emails. Android has the built into the your home screen. Asking SIRI drunk questions for humor lasts what 15mins?

No ICS :(

I am sure this isnt all the pros/cons.. But its what Ive noticed in a week of ownership. Enjoy my post

Thanks for reading

-mhx
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] XAviierG:
Enjoy your skyrocket :) mom have a iPhone and she's always asking how I get my phone HIGHLY customizable :P once MIUI comes out. It will make you love Android!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] silver03wrx:
Ics is coming..the skyrocket and vivid were both confirmed by att for ics. And so far the only att devices that were confirmed. Also remember this device is still very new. We will be seeing 3500mah extended batterys soon im sure, and theres the power skin. That is like having a second battery
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mhx:
yah I saw the powerskin, I am not a fan of the rubber case.

I like the raw feel and a thin phone that slips in/out pockets without sticking.. Plus i dont like the lip u get on the front screen when u put a case on a phone. Its in the way for me

I emailed Seido already asking for an update. A larger plastic back cover I can deal with for 2x battery life.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Jooosty:
Once you start rooting and flashing roms you will be addicted. I used to have a iPhone and I gotta say there's nothing exciting about iOS. Android just makes you feel good inside. And just to keep your spirits up, I used to get 9 hours of battery use in a single charge. That turned to 14. And now its at 18-20 hours a charge depending on usage of course. Btw I am rooted as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mhx:
What ROM are you running now? What root kit did you use?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] polish_pat:
Totally agree with this, the battery life is the only con i can see because all other will be fixed soon. I had all the iphone until the except the 4S, i was literally a fanboy of Appple but now, i put my big shiny LTE GS2 in anybody who has an iphone and all they have to say is WOW!. I am not an android fanboy, Apple and their stupid JAIL policies make matters worse for them. Even the jailbreak could come close to what android does stock.

For battery life, i get a decent life because in rooted and allow Juicedefender ultimate to underclock my CPUs...on full charge i get about 24-30 hours of mild use without disabling wifi or sync

EDIT: And for siri, **** SIRI get voice actions plus...its a little buggy but it's much better than siri or iris
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] XAviierG:
What Software do you have? 2.3.5 or 2.3.6?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] doug3673:
Speaktoit Assistant is by far the best Siri-like app out there. I wont call it a clone because it was out BEFORE Siri was released.

Also Vlingo's In-Car feature that reads your texts to you and allows you to naturally speak out your reply is a feature you simply cannot do on Siri.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Jooosty:
I am running SKYROCKETEER 2.0 Alpha 1, which can be found in the development section.

If its your first time I suggest you search and read a lot or some bad things may happen. But dont let this discourage you. The guys here are helpful
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] opencipher:
I also came from the Iphone, and I have to concur about the battery. I have installed a different ROM and that did help, but I hate having to constantly monitor whats running, battery life, usage, check this app, that app..etc. to ensure I'm getting the best battery life. Other than that...i love it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cue_32:
Don't need to...it will kill the process. If you really want to, you can install task killers or juice defender for battery. My last iPhone was the 3gs and decided to try other OS before the rumoured iPhone 4 was official. The Nexus One did it for me and have been here since.