yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Hashcode:
UPDATED OP with a Bugfix version of Safestrap 3.51:

Download the APK Installer

md5sum: fb0effa5ef24951a1f9af699a3be6125

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: How to Safestrap

[ DOUBLE-CHECK you have the "Targa" version ]

** I have more features planned, but I really wanted to get this updated release out. **

SAFESTRAP CHANGES:

[09/04] (3.51) Disabled screen blank while creating a rom-slot

[09/04] (3.51) Fixed openrecovery script processing for stock slot to re-inject hijack after .zip install (cmupdater on stock now works)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] deviousmrtaco:
Its working good now, no more blank screen on slot creation but I haven't tested stock rom cm updater. Quick question will you be making an updated safestrap for the droid 3 anytime soon? I know its kind of a lost cause but I still really like the device your work is the reason why I held on to it so long
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Hashcode:
Yes, Droid 3 will also get a new Safestrap. It always lags because I normally kexec into the recovery so it's needs a separate recovery build setup.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] deviousmrtaco:
Sweet man, you are the bomb
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Eiht:
What is the best way to downgrade to 3.11 to flash a rom that won't flash? Do you just uninstall recovery then the 3.51 app then reinstall 3.11 then reinstall the recovery? Flash. Then upgrade SS again?

Sent from my Bionic
[Motorola Droid Bionic] RandomPooka:
That sounds exactly right, provided you do it from the stock slot
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Eiht:
Yep that's what I did and it worked fine. I left 3.11 in Stock so I can do it again if necessary.

Sent from my Bionic
[Motorola Droid Bionic] sidgallup:
can i use this recovery to flash the GSM patch to unlock my Bionic? im out of ideas since:

-Radiocomm doesn't let me write the new string on NV item 1877

-ROM Manager doesn't work on the Bionic due to the locked bootloader

-Safestrap 3.5 always fails to flash the GSM patch (maybe something to do with safe mode?)

please, any ideas on how to flash that GSM patch? im on latest cdma_targa_9.8.2O-72_VZW-22_cfcfbmode by the way,
[Motorola Droid Bionic] RandomPooka:
I'm curious about this as well. Where do you find the GSM patch? Here on xda, or elsewhere?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] sidgallup:
yes, right on this forum here's the direct link

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1035722&d=1335926265

However, after 4 days im still struggling to unlock my Bionic, if i want to edit that string manually, Radiocomm does't allow me to flash the radio and always shows red text. If i try to flash the zip on CWM i always end up with an "encryption failed do a factory reset" error and have to start all ovber again.

Im losing motivation and interest since 2 weeks ago i did the EXACT SAME steps on another Bionic running the exact same system version and it worked on first try and took me about 20 minutes.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] RandomPooka:
There's always a chance that your Bionic doesn't have a GSM radio. Dhacker was saying it's only certain versions (rev A) that can be flashed/patched to enable GSM
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Hashcode:
Updated OP with a new version of Safestrap:

Download the APK Installer

md5sum: d2904d29905ac855544779089f83a55a

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: How to Safestrap

[ DOUBLE-CHECK you have the "Targa" version ]

SAFESTRAP CHANGES:

[09/06] (3.53) Fixed mass_storage in recovery (via Mount menu)

[09/06] (3.53) Added Webtop to partition backup list (optional)

[09/06] (3.53) New virtual systems created will be 640mb (got reset 600mb)

[09/06] (3.53) Fixed file selector when changing from internal to external storage (previously location wouldn't update)

[09/05] (3.52) added "Reboot to Recovery" in APK
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Maksim_ka:
Now i can install CM10.2 in stock slot? And how ? Format system,data,cache and install or install this over stock rom?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] strike3:
I think i may have fried my Bionic but i am not sure.

I had the stock rom in the Stock Slot with Safestrap 3.11 installed

I had an AOSP based ROM in slot 1...tried it for a few weeks....didn't really care for it.

Decided to go with a Stock-based rom that had good reviews.

I booted into SS recovery and wiped / factory reset both Slot 1 and Stock. I don't care about ever going back to Stock.

I then installed new ROM into Stock slot. phone would reboot saying Safe Strap disabled then it would brick. Battery pull try again. Same.

Finally I installed my new ROM in slot 1 and made it active. Everything is fine. So -- bottom line

Even if Stock Slot is empty -- all custom ROMs have to be in slot 1, 2 or 3? Is that right?

Would I update Safe Strap to 3.5 from my new ROM in slot 1? Thanks.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] nobe1976:
Since you don't have your stock slot running correctly you might be able to update SS using a ROM already installed in a Slot. You will have to install the App and choose Uninstall recovery first I believe. Then install the recovery and you should be able to use it from that. Granted the latest recovery will not allow you to install any Stock base ROM's as of yet, but you still should be able to boot into the existing Slots that are being used. Worse case is that you will have to FXZ to recover the Stock slot back, but it is not suggested to use the Keep Data HOB since SS is still installed.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] RandomPooka:
Currently, cm and all recent kangs based on it can go in any slot. It stopped being slot dependent some time around the end of August or beginning of September.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] moonlightinwhite:
Safe to update from 3.11 within non-stock ROM?

I just want to be clear before I do it...I can update from 3.11 to the latest version from within CM 10.2 (ROM slot 1, I believe)? It will maintain my Stock slot install and the one I'm currently using as my DD?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] RandomPooka:
In theory, but I just booted into stock to do it. Didn't seem like the extra 2 minutes was so important that I would risk soft bricking and having to FXZ and reroot, just so I could do it from a slot
[Motorola Droid Bionic] moonlightinwhite:
It should keep my non-stock slots, though, correct? I don't mind switching over to stock, but all of my stuff in another slot.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Eiht:
Yeah it works fine both ways. I had to downgrade to install the Raging Bionic 1.2 update and so I did it both ways. If you just install it right now on whatever slot you are in it will show that the version is old and you just upgrade. Once it's done you can just uninstall the apk.

Sent from my Bionic
[Motorola Droid Bionic] RandomPooka:
Good to hear from someone who ran this from within a slot. The app only affects the recovery itself, that's correct. It doesn't mess with the slot system/data/cache image files. Those should all be intact no matter what
[Motorola Droid Bionic] John Charlie:
It says "The file you requested was not found" when I pressed the link. I really want to download this so I can start installing ROMs again. :(

Edit: i downloaded the goo.im app and found your safestrap files for targa. I saw a v3.6.. do i download this or 3.53?
[Android Apps and Games] TheOneBD:
Arthur Christmas Elf Run v1.0

Requirements:

Android 2.2+

Overview:

Jump, dive, and crawl as quietly as you can to deliver gifts around the world.

TheAppReviewer.com:

“Elf Run … a great and challenging game…good for all ages.”

“One of the best movie tie-in games I’ve ever played”

Jump, dive, and crawl through houses as quickly and quietly as you can to deliver gifts to children around the world. Don’t crash into anything, and feed the pets to keep them quiet, or you’ll get a Waker and it’s Mission Terminated!

Finish before sunrise or you’ll get caught. Get faster times on early missions to bank time you’ll need to complete later missions. Running out of time? Call the S-1 to extend your in-game time.

Collect Treats throughout missions and spend them on elves for your squad and to upgrade their abilities. Faster elves lead to more successful missions. Enlist up to 7 different elves to successfully complete all 30 missions.

Use your OpenFeint account to earn Achievements and sprint your way to the top of the Leaderboards.

Good luck, Elf, and leave no child behind!

More Info:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.spinup.arthurx&hl=nl

Download Instructions:

http://www.filesonic.com/file/4221362705

Mirrors :

http://ul.to/jz4za6a8

http://uploading.com/files/f8d73986/elf.apk/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ksnexusone:
like the title says has anyone ever bought from this company? im on the fence on buying a galaxy s 2 now or wait to straighten out where to ship one from for under $650.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sassyness77:
I would not do it. Every seller on that site will only accept payment with western union.

They also said why theyre so cheep is because they order in bulk so the cost is lower.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scoxey:
A guy wants to trade me his Xperia Play for ATT for my ATT Atrix. Would you? I get decent HSPA+ now- 3 - 6 down, 1- 3 up. Would you do it? Thoughts?

Thanks!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Logseman:
If you really want to swap it, you better ask for cash because it's by no means a straight trade.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nabeel_Nabs:
The atrix is a better+more powerful device ; as said by logseman if you need some cash or want the phone then trade your atrix for the xperia play+money.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stormtroopercs:
listen to these other two guys xperia play is worth less than the atrix ;-)

good luck!
[Android Apps and Games] TheOneBD:
Santas Route v1.5

Requirements:

Android 2.1

Overview:

Santa delivers presents

Embrace the holiday spirit. In this game, you get to be Santa and deliver presents to all the good children on Christmas Eve. While delivering presents, you must maneuver around obstacles, collect cookies and keep up the Christmas Spirit.

More Info:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.squareparticle.santasroute&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zcXVhcmVwYXJ0aWNsZS5zYW50YXNyb3V0ZSJd

Download Instructions:

http://www.filesonic.com/file/4221337225

Mirrors :

http://ul.to/6q23y9s2

http://uploading.com/files/218em287/Santas_Route_1.5.apk/
[Android Apps and Games] ebe_robert:
Why don't you post all these games and their reviews in a single thread instead of creating separate threads for each one :)

Just a suggestion :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] kgn.accessories:
Where can I download

I am trying to download this game but it’s not

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It’s in google play store?

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It’s in google play store?
[Android Apps and Games] bloodplanet:
I think it is not in Google Play. And the screenshot he posted is somewhat (don't want to say absolutely) hard to see. It shouldn't be portrait.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Heuser1:
Hey everyone

My friend has a gsII and was asking me how to back it up to his pc because he migt be changing phones. Not sure if he is sticking with android or not, but wants to back it all up. If he leaves android, he will probably just want all of his contacts, music, etc... In the past i have used tibu, but that was for switch roms and saving apps and stuff. I have never backed up on my pc so wasnt sure what to tell him. What is the best way for him to back-up to his PC?

Thanks for all the help!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jvanlew:
Well the Infuse isn't compatible with the Kies application but maybe the GS2 is. That would be your best bet in backing up the phone. He might also try Kies Air. Of course for anything on the sd card, you can just mount it to the PC and copy it off. You might want to try asking the GS2 forum the same question.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] zmattmanz:
http://www.androidstatic.com/use-dropbox-and-safe-backup-to-wirelessly-back-up-your-photos

You can actually use this to back up to a local drive/folder.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Truckerglenn:
Dam, and here I thought that I was accessing my Infuse with Kies.

Wonder why it said that it edited and saved my contacts when it really didn't.

Wonder why it allowed me to transfer music to my phone when it really didn't.

Wonder why it says that it connects to my Infuse when it really doesn't.

Yes I'm being smart, but I can and have accessed my Infuse using Kies.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jonas3d:
I usually just use adb pull to backup absolutely everything, that or just make a rom backup through recovery that way everything is there. Would take a little work to sort through everything though..:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eddie_gordo:
Hi guys,

efrant, who was providing almost all the support in this thread, opened a new thread in which he will give his attention now. You can (and should) check his thread by clicking here and I'm sure that the method he describes there is the best method to convert to yakju/takju or return to stock.

Thanks to efrant, once again that kept this thread running! :)

Best regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rubiconjp:
for a noob with a Windows box, do this:

http://samsung.de/de/support/detail.aspx?aguid=3d722dbc-9813-4d08-b5b7-5772e168e9e4

download the USB driver and firmware files to Windows (may take multiple tries, keep trying).

run USB driver app in Windows, reboot Windows

run firmware app in Windows

put phone in download mode (power off, volume down + power on, plug USB cable in)

in firmware app, click start!

and you're done!

You're now yakju with latest Google ITL41F.

Rapidshare for firmware file only (if you're having problem downloading it from Samsung.de site):

https://rapidshare.com/#!download|1...p|192139|R~0|0|0|RapidPro expired. (34fa3175)

Latest Samsung drivers:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wonshikee:
How do I tell what version I have?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rubiconjp:
get Android System Info app from Market.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] offenberg:
why does it matter if its yakjuxw or yaktju? Sorry, just got mine ..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eddie_gordo:
Don't I even need to unlock bootloader? Plain Stock and just follow those steps?

Thanks

Edit: and will I lose any data?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rubiconjp:
No need to root or anything, just follow the steps. Yes you will lose your data.

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Ultimately it does not matter. You will still get the updates either way. With yakju build, your updates will come from Google.

With non-yakju builds, your updates will probably come from Samsung since non-yakju builds are region and/or carrier specific and thus are supported by Samsung.

From reading this great board, I have learned that this is nothing new. Previous Nexus's were also set up in such ways. Nexus with Google builds will get the updates faster since it is straight from Google. Other region/carrier specific Nexus's will also get updates, but at times, weeks later.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] offenberg:
Thanks! Then I see no point in doing this. For now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] s1977:
See if this helps (link). I had indicated the steps on that thread. Once you install fastboot and can see the phone, then it is a simple execution of either the flash-all.sh script or the commands listed therein.

I flashed my phone to the recent google build as indicated by the latest google image.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] offenberg:
it downloads 0kb file

anyone confirm?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kjeldahl:
Can anybody outline the steps for installing the original yakju images from Google on linux (not windows)? Thanks..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rubiconjp:
Yes... that's why I said keep trying. About the 9th or 10th time, you should be able to download the whole image (183MB).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] offenberg:
I tried 150 times from 3 different computers. No luck!

Edit: Restart fixed it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rubiconjp:
Ok good! Have fun with your new and real Google phone.. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
In reality there is a negligible difference.. I still don't get why everyone is freaking out. It isn't like people that are on yakju will magically get updates at the same time.. there are soak tests so some people that are even on yakju will have to wait for updates too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] offenberg:
Thank you for your answers. just finished flashed, unlocking and rooting again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rubiconjp:
That's true. My first GN is a yakju, first batch. Got the 41F OTA about a week after that OTA was first reported here. However, my second GN was a yakjuxw, and until this morning, still no update. There are leaked Samsung 41F updates for yakjuxw. However I decided not to wait further and flashed my 2nd GN to yakju also, since I had horrible experience with Samsung and updates with my old Galaxy S (which is why that phone is on CM7.1 now).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lambda30:
Here you go. Just use search next time...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eddie_gordo:
I have to say this. I saw that my phone was yakjuxw but didn't noticed it the first time but it has already the latest 41F version, as you can see in the following screenshot:

Maybe I won't change to yakju, and stick with this one. Do you think I'll be ok with the yakjuxw version? :)

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rubiconjp:
Yes you will be OK. However since this flash is just a few clicks, and very straight forward, I'd do it for future updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] purger155:
changed my GNX from yakjuxw to yakju yesterday, everything went very well,thanks for links and support....hope to get new OTA soon....

and yes, for the first time, recived a welcome mail from google :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shawn_230:
Me too, didn't get that email until I switched over to yakju... and that royally annoyed me.

It's just an email, but why didn't I get it when I set up my Nexus initially? It's not like Samsung sent me their equivalent, I got nothing as if I had not bought an official legitimate Galaxy phone.

Really wish all Nexuses were truly Google phones of the same standing... sure we have a fix here, but come on Google.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eddie_gordo:
Well I didn't get any email from Google when I changed to yakju.. :( It doesn't bother me much though
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] purger155:
Well, it sure surprised me :) ... I just hope that OTA update works with this change to yakju...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Malarie:
Everything is explained here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1392310

I just flashed from yakjuux to yakju and updated to 4.02 :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] purger155:
@Malarie: have you updated your phone manually (using link you just posted) or recived OTA?

sorry for bad english :P

EDIT: never mind, I've updated my phone to google factory rom (4.0.2.) using GN Toolkit....thanks anyway :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Malarie:
Yes, thats is exactly what i did. I updated to the latest version. I did not receive any OTA since u i have updated to 4.02 with the Toolkit
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slight22:
Can i just download the 4.02 from googles website and run it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shawn_230:
It depends what you mean by run it.

Yes, you can use the 4.0.2 package found on Google's website, but it's not exactly just a matter of running the file and you're done.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] QuorthonRhar:
Hi,

I hope there is someone who could spend couple of minutes of his precious time to assist me here. I am stuck a little bit... :( I went through this whole thread and for the love of God I wasn't able to find detailed instructions on what to do if I want to turn my yakjuzs into yakju.

I've done similar stuff with my Galaxy S2 numerous times through ODIN, never ever had any problems, but I am stuck now and not sure where to start.

So, some info about my phone:

Android version is 4.0.1, Bootloader: PRIMEKJ10, Hardware: tuna, Radio: unknown, Device: Maguro, ID: ITL41F

I've downloaded factory image (GSM version) directly from Google, named Android 4.0.2 (ICL53F) from the link on the first page of this thread.

I also went to samsung.de and downloaded drivers.

Installed them in Windows 7, and my Google Nexus is recognized, I can browse folders and transfer files to my desktop without any problems.

So, now when I have all these things, do I need ODIN or what? I have no clue what I'm supposed to do now. On Samsung Galaxy S2 I had to fire up ODIN, load couple of image files into it, hit START button and that was it.

I'd really appreciate if someone could spend their precious time to lead me through this.

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Forgot to mention I don't want to root, I don't want to unlock anything, I just want to switch from yakjuzs to yakju, so I can get OTA updates directly from Google in future.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
I'd be happy to help. But first of all, I would like to know why you do not want to "unlock" anything. In order to flash a different version of a build onto your device (e.g., going from yakjuzs to yakju), you need to unlock your bootloader. You do realize that it is re-lockable, don't you? (Although I highly recommend you keep it unlocked.) Anyway, before I waste my time going through the steps with you, would you like to proceed?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] QuorthonRhar:
Thank you so much for your prompt respond my fellow Canadian (Toronto here :)

No, don't get me wrong, I am not firm on "I don't want to unlock" thing... it's just I said it because I thought that will just complicate things. I just wanted simple switch from yakjuzs to yakju, so I though that's gonna be easier.

Anyway, what "unlock" actually does? I am not locked to any network or anything like that, if that's the case... but judging by "unlock bootloader", I'm thinking it actually does something else. Why is it locked in the first place?

Thanks again, and I hope you will be able to help me with this. Thanks again!

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Oh yeah... I also watched that YouTube video one person posted in this thread, and in his comments he mentioned he never unlocked bootloader on his Galaxy Nexus and he installed yakju without any problems. I found another couple of incomplete posts where people mentioned doing it without unlocking the bootloader previously. That was really confusing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shawn_230:
Out of curiosity, any specific reason why it's better to leave the bootloader unlocked other than the fact that you will lose all data if you want to unlock again?

I don't like seeing the lock icon, so I locked my bootloader after flashing yakju 4.0.2 because I think I will most likely stay with stock right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] QuorthonRhar:
Same for me. All I had in the past with some third party ROMs for my S2, was headache and S2 rebooting itself from time to time. As soon as I went back to stock ROM, all my problems disappeared. All I want now is to switch from yakjuzs to yakju and be able to get OTA updates from Google. That's all.

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I'd really appreciate if someone could help me here. Right now my phone is at the "LEFT VOLUME + POWER key" state. Can't do anything from here.

Could someone tell me what to do?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
That is the only reason: you will lose all your data after every unlock. You also lose the ability to use fastboot commands, so it limits you in what you can do.

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Pull the battery.

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Think of the bootloader like the BIOS of a computer. It loads up first and dictates how things are loaded afterwards. With a locked bootloader, you do not have the ability to use fastboot commands, which are extremely helpful, whether its reflashing corrupt partitions or flashing custom roms or flashing updated stock images. You cannot really do any of these things (some you can if you have root, but to-date, you need to unlock in order to get root on ICS).