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[T-Mobile LG G2x] e4e5nf3nc6:
I have just recently begun modding my G2x. I can install ROMs without any problems but I've since been interested in flashing a custom kernel. Information is sort of everywhere and what I do manage to find I am worried about it being out-of-date. Anyway, I flashed cm7.1 (the stable release) and it worked fine until it started fc-ing everything google related (something to do with sync?). I decided to try flashing kernels (wiping caches as instructed) and could never get one to work. I've since flashed the latest cm nightly (201 I think) and tried trinity with it. Still nothing. I've since read that I should let the phone sit for 10-20 minutes but after about 20 minutes it is just a black screen and nothing ever happens. It does get really hot however. Anyway I have tried flashing kernels multiple times and nothing has ever worked, same story every time. Any way somebody could tell me what I'm doing wrong? Tell me what's compatible (as maybe sorta stable) with the ROMs I'm using? HAHA and if it's not asking too much...maybe some links too? Sorry, just very new to this and very eager to learn. I just have a bit of trouble figuring out what's supposed to be compatible and where to find it. THANKS!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] fcisco13:
Start over fresh, wipe data x 2, wipe system x 2, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, flash cm7 nightly, dont reboot yet, wipe cache ONLY, wipe dalvik cache ONLY, flash kernel try faux123 (make sure kernel is for cm7) latest or morfic latest, reboot, enjoy ....

NVIDIA NEVER AGAIN!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] e4e5nf3nc6:
Thanks will give it a shot in the morning. Too much of a headache all day. Back in a useable state and I want to keep it that way for a bit haha. Will post results.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] e4e5nf3nc6:
I still haven't tried to flash a new kernel... that is coming in a bit. I do have a question though... I'm interested in getting my phone in the cleanest state possible before doing anything further. I basically want my external sd cleaned up (I want to just reformat it) before flashing a rom again. What files/directories are absolutely essential to keep? As I said, I want to just wipe it clean but I'm not sure I can do that.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] e4e5nf3nc6:
So just to be thorough I can safely remove the cwm directory as well? Just delete it all put my rom and kernel zips back and I'm good?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] fcisco13:
Make sure you flashed recovery through nvflash

NVIDIA NEVER AGAIN!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] e4e5nf3nc6:
Tried to just flash 0.4.7 and it did the same thing as before. Waited 20 minutes before taking out the battery then tried to boot it again. Waited 20 more minutes and all it ever did both times was get hot. Same results as before.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] e4e5nf3nc6:
OK that's what I was missing. Needed to be running SV. Anyway it's working now just fine. Muuuch appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swegin:
I think the gnex dialer is beautiful but I hate how it does not have t9 predictive text for finding a contact very quickly. What alternate dialer does everybody recommend?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustinb17:
Dialer One gives you this option and seems to work fine on ICS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jhalsey205:
Check out exDialer - a MIUI style dialer; T9; supports themes (including a nice ICS theme). I had been using DialerOne for 2 years and recently made the move to exDialer with no regrets
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swegin:
I have tried dialer one in the past but just downloaded exdialer with the ics theme and love it, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SpinDisc:
Contapps. Great Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, and Linkeden integration, too!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shade21:
+1 to this. I love it. it even has an ICS theme if you like the light blue color.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dspcap:
TouchPal Dialer is also nice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] deltamike34:
This is great!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thescreensavers:
Sick! Thanks. do I need notigo? Does the zip work in ics?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tct08:
Notigo is nice so that it can clear the missed calls. The zip will no longer work with modern versions of CWM but you can still extract the apk from the zip and put it into /system/app yourself and reset the permissions for the same effect.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kindiboy:
Can someone extract the main ics dialer's icon and replace the exdialer app icon with it? Then thankfully post the apk here?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jopherr:
I second this. the exdialer icon is so ugly
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kindiboy:
Found a solution, desktop Visualizer when you pick an icon select an app icon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tgmorris:
+this

It's exactly what I just finished doing so it looks like I'm still using the stock dialer/contact apps. Couldn't be easier.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Typically I would use an Alt Launcher like Go Launcher, pin the exDialer to the bar, change the icon, then hide it in the main drawer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myxcon:
Find attached exdialer v59 with main icon changed (the one from default phone app). Resigned. Please uninstall existing version on phone before installing or you will receive a certificate mismatch error.

MD5: 1CB9ED88E9B1D5A468F6D914FEE80D84
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 9kracing:
Most ROMs have t9 dialing enabled in the stock phone app now. This was a big pet peeve of mine too, and one of the deciding factors to flash Gummy Nex. That, and the enabled AOSP tethering.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myxcon:
I'm using android Revolution that doesn't have t9 dialing plus others may prefer the Exdialer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 9kracing:
Sorry, wasn't being rude, I just wanted to let others know if they like the stock dialer and want t9, they have options
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eNomineZerum:
Hello, I searched through three pages and didn't find a similar thread, I have also skimmed a fair bit and still nothing.

Since the GNex has all of its memory internal will I be forced to slowly and painfully back up all of my pictures, music, documents, etc every time I choose to switch roms and do a full wipe?

I understand that in the process of rooting it is a safety feature of Google's to erase everything; however, I just hope there is an easier way.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bdangol:
if you use a rom from the same cook you might not have to wipe before you install a newer rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eNomineZerum:
That's true but with this being a new device and the hope that their will be a HUGE amount of development that would be a fate worse than not even rooting lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] verboten:
I'm confused. With the Nexus S I never lost all my stuff on the SD when I wiped and flashed new roms. Is there something different with the file system between the Galaxy and the S?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rock7632:
when you wipe you don't lose any pictures or videos or anything like that. It only erases the system and data folders
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takaides:
Generally, it only wipes/reinstalls /system and /data, leaving /sdcard intact (even though there isn't an sdcard... we know). That being said, it is possible to fully wipe the device, as I've had to do a few times (copying stuff back to my phone right now actually...), but most people won't need to do that at all. Even for switching ROMs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eNomineZerum:
Good to know the Nexus S avoided this issue. It might be that you just lose everything when you do the initial root, flash cwm, etc step.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] verboten:
You will lose everything whenever you fastboot oem unlock.
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] digitalhigh:
First, please forgive me if this is posted in the wrong section. It seemed most appropriate.

Second, I take no credit for anything here except for writing the .bat file here used to do the work, as well as assembling the files as per the original post.

All credit goes to djmwj and his article found here:

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/8722-lenovo-ideapad-k1-rooting-guide-messy/

As the title states, it was very messy. The OP figured out how to make it go, but it was a bit fuzzy to follow. So, I thought I'd help folks out a bit and clean things up.

So, I took the instructions presented in the OP, and condensed them into one download with one .bat that does everything from start to finish, minus installing the respective drivers for ADB and NVFlash. However, the drivers are included in the download.

Instructions:

1. Extract K1Root.rar to the directory of your choosing.

2. Connect your tablet to your PC with the USB cable.

3. With your tablet off, press POWER+VOL_UP+VOL_DOWN until the screen turns on, but displays only black.

4. Windows should detect the device, but not install drivers.

5. Go into device manager, select the APX device, choose update drivers, and install the drivers from the aptly named NVFlash_Drivers folder.

6. Open up the NVFLASH_HOME folder and run the file K1Flash.bat

7. Make your desired choices when prompted, and enjoy.

Notes (PLEASE READ BEFORE USING):

THERE MAY BE BUGS! I used it on my own stuff before releasing, and all of the essential components work as they should, however, there may possibly be a minor hiccup somewhere in the script. This should not damage anything. If you have doubts, you're welcome to examine the .bat and check it for yourself. ;)

Please be gentle. I am not a full-time developer. I just wrote this to help make the process simpler for people.

The OP suggests you download and read the partition table, and then name the backup files based on that. This script names the backup files based on the flash.cfg script referenced in the OP, which is what controls the flashes used anyway. So, there shouldn't be any irregularities, however, I can't speak for every device on the planet.

This does NOT use the latest OTA updates. The rooted files being flashed are the default ones from the original download. You can easily adapt this to any files generated from the latest OTA files by simply dropping them in the NVFLASH_HOME file.

To install the SU properly, you have to install ADB drivers midway through the script. There's probably a way around this, but I didn't find it to be too inconvenient.

The ADB drivers are also located in the NVFLASH_HOME folder. Just do like you did when installing drivers in step #5, but instead point to NVFLASH_HOME.

Um...um...

That should be it. Obviously, use at your own risk. Let me know if there are problems with the script, and I will fix them.

Oh, and party on, Wayne.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AG10XE25

EDIT:

Attached is an updated .bat file which fixes a few errors in the original script, plus adds more userability. ;) Just extract to the NVFLASH_HOME folder and run.
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] gallahad2000:
You may want to change the title to Ideapad K1, I don't know if this will work for the Thinkpad tablet.

Thanks for this, I just picked up this tablet ($250 at staples) and was worrying about having to tackle linux and "compiling" just to be able to get hulu.com working. You're a lifesaver.
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] digitalhigh:
Wow. Yeah, I'm pretty sure the key used is just for the Ideapad. Thanks for pointing that out. My dumb a$$ must've blanked out and just used the group name when posting. :D

And just to be fair, the original poster does include everything needed to do stuff in windows as well - it's just very hard to discern from the post.
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] jfkerekes:
question

Is anyone working on a custom ROM for this tablet? I am hopeing that there will be at least a few custom roms available at some point in the near future.
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] mandrsn1:
We need to be able to root and unlock the bootloader first.
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] wade7919:
Does the root method work on the 121211 update?

Or is there a way to flash back to the older firmware?
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] TRusselo:
the OTA update 12 12 11.... seems to be update.zip style with no .img files inside. just loose files like normal rom updates. doesnt seeem like you can drop the files in as suggested. or i have the wrong OTA....

oh and is this for LINUX as the OP or work in windows too??
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] juannicolas:
Hi, I was wondering, is this procedure works for the Lenovo ThinkPad 1838-25U? I'm thinking to buy it to give a test ride, i sold my Transformer 101 to buy the Prime but it seems like Asus is taking vacations on the delivery shipments. Is this a good tablet? or is better to wait for another version?
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] TRusselo:
READ THE POST

IDEApad not THINKpad. no it wont work.
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] lfwake08:
First of all- thank you so much for creating this script! I have been putting off rooting this device due to the "messy" nature of the original post.

I was hoping you could help me troubleshoot, I have tried both the new K1 root application and the original .bat file. I know the drivers are working because the script makes it as far as creating and formatting partitions and successfully pushes the bootlooder.bin but then:

bootloader.bin sent successfully

file not found: recovery.img

failed executing command 2147483647 NvError 0x4

command failure: create failed

I've tried everything I can think of... any ideas?

Thanks again.
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] taiz:
I found problem.

after root done follow step. I cannot factory reset and update any ota.

anyone can help me ?
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] timmyDean:
Yes you have to roll-back to 04 stock and then apply the OTA's
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] gallahad2000:
Backup of the stock lenovo .apks!

File 1:http://www.mediafire.com/?r7iskr3wrfx4u01

File 2:http://www.mediafire.com/?fymdv9e9kmj332s

File 3:http://www.mediafire.com/?w33k205ej4fpbcl

A big thanks to Khanning who was nice enough to walk me through the adb commands and bear with me when I couldn't get adb over usb to work.
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] timmyDean:
This may fix your issues http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21309379&postcount=50
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] maek_it_happen:
Can someone help I used this and I installed drivers from the drivers folder fine ....I ran option 1 fine and it said completed but said something about nvflash error make sure drivers are installed ....but on my tablet it said phone update success ....when I try option three to flash image it just stays at nvflash started and goes no further and when I try to install Su it won't connect adb , probably cause adb drivers wouldnt install ....any advice ....device is booting and seems stock ....it did not wipe my files either
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] timmyDean:
It means you are not in APX mode. Read the PDF and follow the instructions for installing the APX drivers. This should fix your issues.http://xdaforums.com/show...9&postcount=50
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] maek_it_happen:
I just completed step 3 flashing the image went fine up to bootloader .bin sent successfully ...then it says

File not found recovery.img

Failed executing command 2147473647 Nverror 0x4

Command failure : create failed

Edit the link u posted is not working and the drivers are installed

Edit 2 I just downloaded ur v2 root tool in ur other thread ....for some reason ur flash me Command actualy went past the recovery img error I was having with this tool .... But yours is flawless
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] timmyDean:
Glad to hear it worked for you.

TD
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] rezapatel:
I recently got this device and looking for a way to root this device without having to roll back to the factory default rom and then having to update again using OTA.

Question, am I in luck, is that at all possible or do I have to really rollback and reinstall everything again?

Thanks!
[Thinkpad Tablet Android Development] -l3x-:
Anyone have the root? Megaupload is down forever.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Atrixnooby:
Just thought I might post a photo of the Anker 2800 mAh battery and cover which seem to be a good alternative to the rather large 3200-4800 extended batteries.

Since Anker seems to be relatively well regarded, I bought one of these, but nowhere could I find a side view photo to make an intelligent judgement of size.

So here it is for all to see.:D

Well, isn't this really stupid. I just wanted to post a photo, but new users cannot post outside links. But there seems to be no way to upload a photo for others to see. Sorry folks. Try to cut and paste this then:

members.toast.net/designer/ebay/atrixExtside.jpg

don't forget the http. without the www

I just charged it today and my battery meter reads 1880mAh. However, BMW free seems to be terribly inaccurate on the first try.

I'll let you know what it reads after a few charge/discharge cycles.

Wolfgang
[Atrix 4G Accessories] omni_angel7:
There you go.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Plasmamuffins:
I'd like to know more about this. I wanted a bigger battery, but not the added bulk. This seems to fit the bill nicely.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] neotekz:
then why would you want this battery? it looks like it doubles the thickness of the phone
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Plasmamuffins:
I meant compared to those massive 3200mah ones that quadruple the thickness. I'm sorry if I didn't explain myself thoroughly. :P
[Atrix 4G Accessories] neotekz:
but at 1880mah this isnt even an extended battery, they probably just glued two cheap chinese batteries together. just buy the oem replacement instead.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Plasmamuffins:
The OP said it was 2800mAh?

Edit:

Oh I see what you mean. That's why I'm waiting to hear back from the OP.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Atrixnooby:
Mystery solved

Thanks for posting my pic OmniAngel.

Looks like the free version of battery monitor widget only shows the estimated power on the quick stats screen. When you dig deeper, you get the REAL measure- That shows at 2664 mAh

OK, I'll buy that.

Battery has been in use all weekend (although partially tethered to my car power outlet when I used the phone as a GPS for 3 hours at a clip, twice) without a regular charge. It's now at 43%. It seems that if you use it as a full-time GPS, there is not much difference in battery life before and after you unplug it, since the phone is using so much power for the constant bright screen and GPS function. The GPS, BTW, works great on the atrix combined with the Google maps app.

I'm not a power user, but last night after coming home I surfed for about an hour on wifi and ejoyed the NASA app pics I downloaded for a bit longer. Also used the phone several times to check email this weekend.

Overall, very happy with the battery. Will let it run down to about 5-10% before charging for a few times to properly condition it.

Also- Neotekz- if you have ever seen the mugen battery (about 3/4" + thick itself, :eek: ) mounted on the phone, you'd find this battery rather small in comparison (about 11mm).

Wolfgang
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Plasmamuffins:
So that's a definite yes that I should buy it??
[Atrix 4G Accessories] namangupta9:
Little too bulky in my opinion
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Hoshneer:
Thanks for the review. I actually decided to buy one yesterday. Thanks. :)
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Plasmamuffins:
Does the new back cover have a matte finish? Or is it glossy like the stock cover?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jamesc760:
Matte finish, nice deep black color, it fits really well, anker is a very good manufacturer and has done a great job with this battert and the back plate.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Plasmamuffins:
You think you could do like a YouTube review or something? I'd greatly appreciate it. <3
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Hoshneer:
I just got it in the mail. I have been using it all day. You can't beat it for $15. Thanks again!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] amzter:
I'm really interested in this but I need someone to test it for me if possible. With about average internet use on 3g and about 2 hours worth of calls and some gaming and news reading..right now I can barely get 12 hours out of my battery which is weird :S I am working on that but I would love to have the extra bit of umph!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] jamesc760:
I have been using the anker batt for abt a week now. Nothing like having enough juice to last a whole day of heavy use. What good is a powerful phone that you can't use because you are afraid of running out ofpower?

When I first charged it up, I was trying to run it all the way down. I was at 1% for three hours with this anker battery!

The battery back cover feels a bit strange and you wont be using fingerprint with this battery but its small price ro pay in my view.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] waktasz:
I received mine two days ago. I'm currently at about 31 hours on battery. I used to get about 14 with the stocker.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cfdenice:
Hi,

I've gotten myself in some kind of mess here. I hope someone has a tip or trick that will help.

The stock email app is my default email app, but according to the OS it's not set as the default, so I can't clear defaults on it. The 'clear defaults' button is not enabled (it's grayed out). So how do I set a different email app as the default?

The phone is not rooted.

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] silver03wrx:
Try pressing menu settings applicationa, manage applications. Then all. Then clear data for gmail, email, any email apps you have, and then open your email app and see if it lets u set it as defult
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cfdenice:
Thanks for the quick response, however after following your suggestion my problem still remains. Any other ideas?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qaplus:
I'm running a stock 4.5.91 ROM with webtop2sd. The Firefox doesn't display checkbox in either webpages or its dialogs. Does anyone have this problem too?

Thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xkillswitchx23:
Hey guys, new to this forum.... Coming from the Samsung SDX fourms and the Samsung Transform......Terrible phone btw!!!

Okay so I just got this phone today and LOVE it, its 100x better than the transform. The only problem I have with it is that when you take a picture it makes the "camera focus" noise and the noise when it actually takes the picture, even when the phone is on silent. Is there any way I can make it so that when the phone is on silent it doesnt make that "Camera" noise?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] seelions:
Hi & Welcome, a friendly reminder: please search first and ask after.

Since I wondered, looking for 'shutter sound' in the SE4GT forums provided:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1277289&highlight=shutter+sound

Enjoy!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xkillswitchx23:
I wanted to know if there was a way to do it without root, sorry i wasnt clear enough. I just dont feel like rooting yet
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] wrxphantom:
I was wondering if it was possible to hook up speakers to the galaxy tab.

This is what I would like to do.

Dock the galaxy tab on the wall and use it to play music. which will be played using wired speakers in the kitchen or something like that.

is this possible?

thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] CASz:
Have you thought of using Bluetooth or are you looking for premium sound quality?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Asgrad:
Speakers like an audio system? Or just 2 cheap speakers for pc?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] wrxphantom:
I will be getting the Denon AVR3312CI which a multiroom system. I would like to use my tab to play the music from my tab to the speakers.

Or atleast connect to 2 speakers in my kitchen or outside.