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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] programmer35:
Hi All,

I have rooted my SGH-T989 and have flashed Zedomax's kernel to allow the USB Hosting functionality on my phone. This has worked great and I can now use a mouse and keyboard via a USB Splitter into a single OTG cable plugged into my phone.

The Setup:

Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 (Rooted)

Zedomax-T989-Kernel-v0.1.zip from

w w w .theandroidsoul.com/connect-usb-flash-drives-mouse-keyboard-etc-to-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-t-989/"

OTG cable

w w w .amazon.com/Micro-USB-Host-Cable-accommodating/dp/B005GGBYJ4

Belkin USB Hub [/URL] from

w w w .bestbuy.com/site/Belkin+-+4-Port+USB+2.0+Powered+Hub/2389094.p;jsessionid=F16C84B9FD065C59401C5EEEEA981347.bbolsp-app02-07?id=1218324435232&skuId=2389094

DLink KVM[/URL] from

w w w .officedepot.com/a/products/706845/D-Link-KVM-221-2-Port/?cm_mmc=Mercent-_-Google-_-Networking_and_Cables-_-706845-%7Bcopy:IQ_PE%7D&mr:trackingCode=480D3D1B-EC81-DE11-B7F3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA

Normal USB mouse and keyboard

KVM Used to switch mouse and keyboard from Desktop to USB Hub for SGH-T989

The Problem:

If I use the mini to USB cable supplied with the Belkin USB Hub to the OTG cable the mouse and keyboard are recognized and usable. However, if I don't use the OTG cable it will NOT recognize the mouse and keyboard.

That is not my issue, I'm ok using the OTG cable, but it leaves me with a Female USB placeholder. Therefore, I have to connect it to the USB Hub. Obviously, the Mini to USB A cable worked for hosting, but it does not supply power to the phone even though the USB Hub is plugged in and powered.

My initial thoughts were that the USB Hub does not supply power out the side mini USB so I bought a 1.0 USB A to A , 2.0 USB A to A, 3.0 USB A to A, Gender Changer for OTG cable. and no matter what cable I plug into the front USB slots on my USB Splitter, I get NO POWER and NO HOSTING. Nothing seems to flow through to the phone other then the one Mini to USB with OTG, but leaves me powerless.

I have also bought the docking station, which I later found out that even with the OTG cable will not push the hosting through to the phone and had to return it in favor of a more generic stand to hold my phone landscape.

I am out of ideas as to what to try next to get power and hostability to my phone. Please help!

Thanks,

Sam
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Tankrat:
Odds the USB hub powered? I remember that the first OTG kernel that came out said the hub had to be powered to use a mouse or keyboard.

The hdmi cable has to be plugged to the phone charger as wellfor it to work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] programmer35:
Yes it is powered, I have also tried unplugging it to remove power. However, the OTG cable will accept the KVM mouse and keyboard plugged directly into the OTG cable itself.

The one thing I'm not certain on is whether or not the mini to USB out of the side of the USB Hub is supplying power or not. However, that is the ONLY spot that is working for pushing the KVM Mouse and Keyboard through to the phone. Without just plugging KVM directly into the OTG cable.

The KVM is plugged into the USB Hub and the Mini is plugged into the side by the power and then plugged into the OTG. This setup works for hosting, but all the variations of plugging into the normal front facing USB spots of the hub have failed to do anything but bring in power. However, I have NEVER successfully brought power through the OTG cable, so I'm not even sure it can support power at this point.

Sam
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
the only devices that does not need additional power are USB keys / flash disk storage and the likes

everything else you need to plug it into a powered USB hub, and have the hub connect to the USB OTG cable

and you do not need any special Kernel for USB OTG to work on this phone

USB OTG works from factory stock ROM (i just tried it :D to verify )
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] programmer35:
Hi Allgamer,

Thank you for your insight. However, I did try the OTG cable before getting the special kernel and it DID NOT function. Once I downloaded Kedomax's kernel I was successful. This appears to be a feature they removed from T-Mobiles version.

As for the Power issue. If you guys would be so kind as to reread my initial blog and reply before posting power things to try as I have listed that I have tried powered and unpowered and plugged directly and indirectly and through a usb hub and without, all variations and cables to plug and play have been exhausted.

I'm looking for a more advance analysis that may help provide a solution to my current problem. I'm not sure if the OTG cable can allow power to pass through to the phone or not. I have yet to see that work. I'm also thinking I cannot host without the OTG which seems as though it would leave me in an infinite loop.

Here are more along the line of questions that I'm hoping someone can provide insight to as I have no way of answering these questions myself without an extended work bench and wider test result devices.

1.

Can anyone confirm that the OTG cable can in fact provide power to the phone as well when plugged into a USB Source such as a HUB that is providing power out the USB ports to the OTG cable itself.

2.

Can anyone confirm that the OTG Cable can still support hosting capabilities if power is being sent up the cable or does this disable it in some way.

Thanks again for your responses, no disrespect intended by my redirection of the thought process here.

Sam
[Nook Color General] toddz:
All,

Since the CM server is having issues, does anyone know of a CM7 mirror for the nightly builds below 245. Essentially if you attempt to download cm_encore_full-244.zip for any previous one, you receive a 404 not found error. I am especially interested in build 233 but have come up empty on any google searches.

Thanks,

toddz
[Nook Color General] patruns:
Yes, below 245 appear to be dead. If interested, I saved 201 here: http://www.multiupload.com/NI8S5QAW0L
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alskarl:
My Volume buttons are broken, thus I'm sending my DHD to HTC for them to repair.

My current ROM is MIUI, I have some custom radio and also a custom boot screen (not the one that changes from ROM to ROM, the one before...)

Will this all be reset to default by using an RUU?

THanks in advance
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alskarl:
ok got it by trying. yes, it does reset all of the above
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nteeb:
It'll delete root,enghboot(if you made),recovery and all the things you mentioned.But not Radio S-Off.

So you will see the top line in the bootloader screen this:

ACE PVT-SHIP S-OFF.

I don't know even if it could be a problem,though...
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alskarl:
Yes, realized that now as well. But I just downgraded to 1.3, rooted, Radio S-Oned again, and then ran the RUU for 2.3 again.

Thanks for the information anyway
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yochaigal:
Does anyone know of a CM-compliant kernel that works with Galaxy Sound Redirector?

I would LOVE to use my fancy CM phone with the Samsung Car Dock - and I cannot without a simple modification to the kernel + Galaxy Sound Redirector.

The relevant kernel code.

I've been made to understand that the CM team in general does not support this modification; if Deca, et al do not wish to I understand - I just wish I knew of a ready-to-use kernel that does!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J3ff:
X2 must figure this out!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Raik1337:
Hi,

anyone got a working screenshot app for me ?

I tried "screenshot" but there is no root request and screen stays black.

Anyone else the same Problem?

Greetz
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s.m.knipe:
No app needed, just press and hold the power and the volume down buttons
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] igna.worn:
Hi, I'm going to buy a Galaxy S but Movistar Argentina only offers me the l9003,

Before I purchase it, I would like to know if that phone has custom roms, like cyanogenMod or something..

Thanks :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Aairman23:
Quick question,

I'm rooted w/latest Starburst and ICS theme, and I accidentally allowed the most recent Sprint system update to go forward (12/12/2011 @ 8am [EST]). I did so without asking (here) if this was safe. So is it? I searched other threads and it appears that some recommend going back to stock prior to updating, while other swear that "re-stocking" is unnecessary.

So far (after 10 mins) I still have an exclamation mark triangle with a blue andriod guy. Not sure if this is normal. Thanks!

-Aaron
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nivron:
If you aren't on the "factory" ODIN odexed ROM with EG30 modem, the update will fail. The update from Sprint relies on the system files being in a particular condition and the update will fail if they are not in that condition.

I have heard that some people have perfectly working phones after rebooting (but not updated). If you want EK02 ROMs, they're available in the development sub-forum and would be easier to manage than returning to stock and accepting this update.

EDIT: You may need to pull the battery to get out of the update. Supposedly once you put the battery in, you'll get to CWM, and then should be able to boot back into Starburst. I haven't done this, so I can't confirm.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SocialReject:
Go back to stock.

The update will fail.

Why not flash the update from here? Android 2.3.6 + root is in the development section.

Sources? Personal experience.

Sent from the future.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Aairman23:
You are correct, I pulled battery, was directed to CWM and rebooted system...all is fine (as it was before).

I saw QBKINGs videos on updating the Modem, but am not sure I want to go through with that until i figure out if the update is worth it. I am still not sure if this was an android version update, or an update that fixes LOS...or both. If I see a majority of members recommending this update, then I guess I'll jump through the hoops.

I tend to not have very much luck with tinkering with my phone. Something always goes wrong and then I loose 2 hrs of my day trying to figure out how to fix it. but I guess that's the name of the game...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Aairman23:
I'll check this out.

I know I SHOULD know this, but... what would the process be for getting 2.3.6+ root along with starburst Rom. Would I flash the above recommendation then flash starburst over it, then load my ICS them last?

P.S. please forgive my incorrect use of the technical terms flash and load. As you can see from my questions, I only have a cursory understanding how rooting/flashing/loading.....just enough to get my phone to the customized state that it is currently in.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
If it ain't broke.... that's my motto and if you are not savvy with the phone I definitely suggest you leave your setup alone. Using Odin has got to be one of the easiest things to do though but once again if it ain't broke....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SocialReject:
Wasn't aware you were hoping to continue using starburst. I don't think starburst supports EK02 yet.

Sent from the future.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Aairman23:
That was all I really needed to know...I am very happy with starburst... thank you!

Edit: last question:) For some reason I have a little "arrow loop" or "arrows in a circle" (in grey) in the middle of my top menu bar, and it is partially blocking the time. Did I induce this somehow, how do I make it go away (reboot didn't work)?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SocialReject:
Indeed. You wouldn't believe how many people make one tiny mistake in Odin and BAM it's all over.

Sent from the future.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SocialReject:
No problem ;)

Sent from the future.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nivron:
The arrows are the sync indicator (for any "pull" accounts or contact/calendar sync). You can check under Settings->Accounts & sync to see if any of your accounts are spinning. You can cancel the sync from there and restart it if you like. Sometimes they get stuck.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jeffvb9:
More to the point...I am rooted with stock EG30. Received update and failed so I assume I need to un-root in order to get this to install correct?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nivron:
You can do that, or Calkulin has a Stock EK02 ROM in the dev section, which would be easier.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Wayno-san:
I've been running my phone stock with the EG30 ROM and radio(s) since the day I got it. I originally rooted it using ODIN just to download su (my applications / data were not effected); I do not recall what this method was called. I have not messed with it since due to lack of time.

Today I got a notice about a new OTA firmware update. I let it try to update but it failed with the following error:

E: Error in /cache/182a027d4e63.SPH-D710_update_EG30_to_EK02.zip (Status 7)

I could be wrong but this error doesn't seem indicative of a failure to update due to the fact that I have root.

I rebooted the phone and it's still at stock EG30 and it states that there is no update available. The only thing I've tried since was to flash (using stock recovery still) a pre-rooted version of this update but it failed to "signature verification".

Can someone give me a pointer on what I need to do to get this phone updated preferably WITHOUT having to reload my apps/settings?

Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Wayno-san:
Followed this thread here and was able to update perfectly without having to wipe my data:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20233048&postcount=376

I think the issue may have been that I previously "integrated into ROM" some software via TB. Now have to figure out how to re-root.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Very simple, just look at the first post in that thread and choose Option A.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] _eroz:
Hi all, I am running juggernaut 3.7 with bullet 2.9b. Recently after playing games extensively, mainly game Dev story, I've noticed that device management is at the top of battery usage. That was never the case before. It was never one of the apps listed before. Is it safe? Is there something else at play here?

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1301609
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] spartanpg:
Hello.

I'm currently running an ICS rom and I've tried getting the galaxy lwp android's had untill now running on ICS, however it always FCed. I've seen some ICS roms come with some of the gb lwpers, however none of them included this one and I'd really appreciate having it.

Is there any way to do it? :(
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timofcourse:
I loaded CM 7.1 stable on my Fascinate a couple months ago and sometime there after I started getting Force Closes all over the place.

Rebooting my phone only seemed to temporarily alleviate the issue for an hour or so, but shortly after it would start occurring again. It wasnt until I opened Touchdown that I found the potential cause as it reported I was "Low on space". I found this pretty odd seeing as I had several GBs free on both internal and SD storage.

After searching around a bit I believe it's my cache thats filling up. I ran Clear Cache in CWM it cleared up the issue for several days but eventually it starts occurring again.

First question: is clearing the Cache via CWM on regular intervals going to hurt anything?

Second (and more important) question: Is there any way to fix this without going with a different ROM?

Thanks a bunch in advance!!
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrManiacNF:
I got it too!

I'm having the same issue, or I believe I am. You get a notification saying your low on space, and you can't receive any txtmsg's? Once you clear up the space the msg's come through fine.

I was using the stable for a long time.. and didn't get the error, and then I flashed the latest nightly and that's when I got the error.

I don't think the nightly is what caused the error, I actually believe it's pure coincidence. I've managed to keep in under control and can fix it when it happens.

I clear my cache as well, but I found out that the /data/data also needs some cleaning to get rid of the error. When I free some space in the /data/data I don't even need to touch my /cache at all.

I will post any other findings... info.. etc.. that I find.

Maniac
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidstyle:
your datadata folder is full most likely. You can try uninstalling some apps, or try running ng cache cleaner from market, or read this thread and try this tweak JT posted!

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/5635-problems-with-datadata-causing-force-closes-for-google-apps/
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timofcourse:
A novice question Im sure, but whats the best/easiest way to see how much free space is available on these partitions?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidstyle:
use the disk usage app from market.
[General Questions and Answers] alex.wtho:
It's very inconvenient for me to switch on my tablet as it takes a long time to boot. Could I just leave it on forever without harming it? (Acer Iconia Tab A500) :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] st@matis:
i dont think so the battery will get damaged if you do =/ IF you re rooted try startup manager and disable apps in order to boot faster

oh you can also try turning off your boot animation
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Goat_For_Sale:
With the 800x1280 screen of the Gnex I have had to toss alot of my mobile specific wallpapers from previous devices.

In my search for wallpapers I have come across a great thread on another forum

http://euphoricarythmia.com/showthread.php?t=31291

Where the OP has individually posted a number of hi-res images at around 1440x1280.

I took the liberty of downloading those images and putting them into 1 file for easy download

http://www.multiupload.com/T4YYHI7WHO

Please feel free to post links to your wallpapers.

LETS GET A WALLPAPER THREAD GOING
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afilopou:
Saw initial post, very nice walls.Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrvirginia:
thanks for posting these, mate! been looking for some more every day!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JustAnotherDay:
How do you use the wallpaper on the Galaxy nexus?

Everytime I select one of the pictures it crops and shrinks it hard.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DraZziW:
I think they are all from Interfacelift :o
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jkoljo:
Long press home screen, select gallery, select wallpaper, drag from any blue square corner to resize (to full size) and you are done.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Clancy_s:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1375377
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JustAnotherDay:
Hi, here is my problem.

Attached are the screenshots:

Picture 1: Current wallpaper

Picture 2: Try to add a 1440x1280 as the background

Picture 3: Move the crop to take up the full screen

Picture 4: Picture only takes up a tiny bit of the screen.

Anyone know what's wrong?

Cheers.
[Motorola Droid X2] tallyforeman:
I have no clue what the heck this means? Even with this little warning or message, my phone still works ok. I don't seem to notice any huge difference with the performance. Eventually I'll do a battery pull and it goes away. Any idea what this means?
[Motorola Droid X2] Travisdroidx2:
That is your task manager letting you know something is running to much. Hit the warning and see which app it is and kill it manually if needed. At least look and see which app it is causing the warning.
[Motorola Droid X2] tallyforeman:
Gotcha. I opened the task manager and nothing seemed to be our of the norm. I think next time I'll snap some screen shots so I can track stuff like that. Thanks for the help.
[Motorola Droid X2] Moon Shadow - NM:
I gotta ask... What app is the memory/battery/sdcard space app? Thanks!
[Motorola Droid X2] tallyforeman:
Its Super Manager. A free app. IMO, one of the must have apps.
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
Im willing to bet that supermanager may either look to task manager like its running way to.much cpu

Or u just have way to many damn apps running lol

I have found so many task.manager apps to be useless and even detrimental to ur performance.

hell...just opening native task manager app uses up to 40% of ur cpu I have seen...

Useless...and what are u afraid of that u use lookout? Has it EVER found a malware app? Do u live in china? Lol....sorry...im not trying to dig into ya AT ALL ....just curious ;)
[Motorola Droid X2] tallyforeman:
I like Lookout for the tracking if I was to loose my phone. Other than that, nothing really. Super Manager is more than just a task manager. I like the other features it has. If y'all have any suggestions about those areas, lemme hear'em. I'm kinda shooting in the dark here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Scovik:
Hello, do any of you know how to tell if galaxy nexus is carrier branded in my case vodafone romania carrier branded? I play to buy GN from vodafone and I was told that the phones are only carrier locked but not carrier branded. I want to make sure they are not carrier branded, is there any way to tell??

I am worried that if it will be carried branded (and not as they say in the shop, carrier unbranded) I will not be able to have future OTA updates after google releases them, instead I will have to way for vodafone to brand the update and only after that I will have it on the phone. They said that they will unlock the phone for free as I will buy it contract free.

Ty in advance for the answer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EddyOS:
My Galaxy Nexus from Vodafone UK has no branding on it at all
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Alekxxx:
I'm getting it tonight or tomorrow morning. I'll tell u then but it is sure it will not be branded.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cocomic:
Hi - got it this morning from Vodafone RO: I confirm it's not branded.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cristi_nita_usa:
I got mine today from Vodafone Romania. Not branded, but carrier locked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 6jaipur6:
MIne too is vodafone locked:( Any chance to unlock it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] d3rutat:
Vodafone will unlock it for you vodafone.ro/business/asistenta/telefoane-si-echipamente/service-si-reparatii/service-telefoane-vodafone/index.htm
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Alekxxx:
I am waiting for mine to arrive. BTW which configuration is it YAKJU or YAKJUXW?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Scovik:
I got the phone yesterday from Vodafone RO and I also confirm that is locked on Vodafone but it's not branded.

FYI, the ppl at the shop told me that I can get it unlocked in any Vodafone shope for 50 € and I wont loose the warranty, also there is the option to unlock it at Samsung site and the warranty won't be lost this way. So you either pay Vodafone 50 € to unlock the phone or go to Samsung and unlock the phone for 15$. The process of unlocking is the same in both cases only Vodafone charges more and the wait time is a maximum of 2 weeks.

Ty all for the feedback...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Scovik:
I got the phone yesterday from Vodafone RO and I also confirm that is locked on Vodafone but it's not branded.

FYI, the ppl at the shop told me that I can get it unlocked in any Vodafone shope for 50 € and I wont loose the warranty, also there is the option to unlock it at Samsung site and the warranty won't be lost this way. So you either pay Vodafone 50 € to unlock the phone or go to Samsung and unlock the phone for 15$. The process of unlocking is the same in both cases only Vodafone charges more and the wait time is a maximum of 2 weeks.

Ty all for the feedback...

LE: what is the difference between the 2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boldonc:
United Kingdom: O2, Three, SIM-free

Ireland: Three

France: SFR, SIM-free

Germany: Vodafone, O2, SIM-free

Italy: TIM, Vodafone, Three, Wind, SIM-free

Spain: Vodafone, SIM-free

Portugal: Vodafone, SIM-free

The Netherlands: SIM-free

Belgium: SIM-free

Sweden: Telia, Three

Austria: A1, Three

Slovenia: Mobitel, SiMobil

Poland: SIM-free

Hungary: Telenor

Czech Republic: Vodafone, SIM-free

Slovakia: SIM-free

Greece: Vodafone

Romania: Vodafone, Cosmote

Bulgaria: M-Tel

Croatia: VIP

Serbia: Vodafone