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[Acer Iconia A500] danielmm88:
Hey, so in a few days I'll be getting an Acer Iconia A501 and I have a few questions regarding ROM's and kernels and other things.

1: Can you flash an A500 rom on an A501 device and still be able to use 3G? (I'm pretty sure that's a no but I'm asking anyway just to be sure)

2: Are there any custom OC kernels out for the A501?

3: Can you make phone calls?
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
1. You can flash it, but your internal 3g won't work. Reasons are several. First, which is relatively easy to fix, is the build.prop file is for the a500, and thus set to wifi only. This can be fixed with a simple edit. But secondly, there are probably differences in several key files, like framework.res that are coded for just the a500 and 501 specifically.

2. Most of the kernels can be used on 500 or 501 roms, unless specifically stated by the dev, so no problem there. Most cooked roms come with a cooked kernel for overclocking. Or the Stock Rooted roms are exactly that (stock kernel). Most popular are Richard Trips, Thor's, and a couple of others in the dev threads.

3. No. Both models do not contain a true radio such as in a phone. So you will have to use an IP phone app.

The 500 and 501 share mostly the exact same hardware, albeit the internal 3g. As such, they share pretty much the same version of Android. But changes in key files make the difference between a 500 and 501. If you run a 500 rom on a 501, you won't see much difference, just no 3g. Maybe a couple of small errors, but who knows. I often run a 500 rom for testing.
[HTC Sensation] infazz:
This will be very helpful for those, who succeed starting the game and playing, but don't like the graphics :)

just download attached rar file (gta3_full_effects.rar), and copy extracted file (gta.set) to: /sdcard/Android/data/com.rockstar.gta3/files/GTA3

- backup existing one

Basically it is .set file from Xperia Play :)

and that's it, now all of the effects are enabled (such as car lights, traffic lights, raindrops and a lot more)

See some screens to see difference, normal on the left and with effects on the right.

Some users experience not smooth run or some bug's. I believe this happens if you use this with Chainfire3D, as comes some misconfiguration i think.

For me gta3 run's great and smooth. But mine gta3 works without chainfire3d or any other external app help.

Added original gta.set to attachment for those who want to rollback

Added .set file for Samsung Galaxy SII, if this your's phone, try this one first :)

Enjoy playing! :)
[HTC Sensation] Nyto75:
You mean effect at the right no?^^

Thanks anyway it's cool :)
[HTC Sensation] m1zzl3:
It works but the resolution is higher so the buttons and controls are almost in the middle instead of the right side of the screen..
[HTC Sensation] infazz:
Controls are fully adjustable in options, so all ok here, just adjust them as you need, or reset to defaults, this must align them too :)
[HTC Sensation] m1zzl3:
Yea got that thanks! Its looks great, only slightly less performance but not annoying. Thank you!
[HTC Sensation] remus82:
Anyone feels that gameplay isn't smooth?
[HTC Sensation] Devers:
Hello guys! Can you upload original gta3.set? Just after installing this "full effects" now i having same bugs in the game :(
[HTC Sensation] infazz:
Devers, see first post for original gta3.set in attachments.

Devers, remus82 : do you run game with Chanfire3D? What bug's you have with this?
[HTC Sensation] Devers:
No I don't! I mean, that i have less fps, then whithout it.
[HTC Sensation] remus82:
Nope I didn't run chainfire3d. Do I have to?
[HTC Sensation] dj-darkside:
It is possible to change the original resolution with full effects.

My buttons are very very small after apply this.
[HTC Sensation] infazz:
go to options > controls in the game, all buttons can be moved around the screen, by double tapping on them they change size, so just adjust them as it suites best for you :)
[HTC Sensation] infazz:
No you don't :)

just interesting why you feel difference in frame rate, it the same for me all run smooth and nice, or i just don't see a difference :)

I'm using ARHD 4 by the way...
[HTC Sensation] remus82:
Hmm weird. Damn! I almost thought that our sensation couldn't handle the game!
[HTC Sensation] mulletcutter:
If my glacier can pay it, I'm sure your dual core can.
[HTC Sensation] dj-darkside:
Yes i know.

I was just hoping to turn down the resolution

is there a possibility to open the .set file?

is there a possibility to leave the fps display or store

sorry for my bad english :D
[HTC Sensation] dikime:
I don't know why do you get resolution problems. I tried this on my Galaxy S2 and the resolution is just fine, buttons and all and I probably SHOULD have problems since Sensation has more pixels... weird.
[HTC Sensation] remus82:
Changed roms. smooth gameplay now!
[HTC Sensation] wwwwww22:
Hi I have sensation xe with no root or something like that

and game isn't smooth, so I saw that some of you have same phone as me and I wondered if you could edit this gta.set file to work smoothly on stock sensation xe
[HTC Sensation] remus82:
For me it wasn't the gta.set file that was causing the choppiness as I experienced the same thing before extracting the set file. Hope this helps
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] evilseed99:
Hey guys (and girls),

I bought an X10 on ebay and unfortunately in the service menu it says:

Welcome

Service menu:

(x) Network 0

( ) Network subset 5

( ) Service provider 5

( ) Corporate 5

( ) SIM 0

So oviously there are no attempts left to insert an unlock code.

Is there any other way to unlock the phone? I read quite a lot today but could not yet find a solution :(

The thing is I don't even have a suitable simcard to get to the menu and stuff...

I'm glad for any kind of help, even if it would be to find out the phone is bricked and can't be unlocked (though I'd prefer other than that ;) )
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] domics:
Hei evilseed

glad you buy a x10, but this is the x10 mini forum :D

no problem. Use the Flashtool. all Thanks and Donations go to Androxyde and Bin4ry they made this amazing Tool.

get it here:http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/ please show them some respect.

Here a short guide to unlock the bootloader.for advanced Users http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19716867&postcount=23

or the complete Guide here:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928343 all Credits for this useful Guide go to Crowds !!!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] phoneyericsson:
Or....it could be a stolen phone.

People frequently steal phones and ask here for help to unblock other people's phones. It's impossible to tell if it's legitimate.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] evilseed99:
Thank you very much for the help though I was in the wrong forum...

I can assure you that my phone is not stolen... Anyway those guys that steal phones in most cases know what to do I guess (giving it to their dealer for their next shot)...

But I see that this is a problem...

So once again thank you!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] sfinxx1:
hi,

just a question, if i understand, if i use flashtools to unlock bootloader i can modify the "sim-lock" ??

can you i thought it was not possible... (my x10i is sim-lock so i want unterstand how it works)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jake21:
Has anyone tried one of these external batteries with the razr ? If so any they could recommend first hand?

(this woudl be strictly for trips - like at airport or on airplane - not for daily usage) ?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] vgupman:
I have the zagg sparq 2 it's nice cause it holds 6000 mAh but it's heavy. I wouldn't have bought it for 100 I paid 50 on Cyber Monday so I'm happy with it.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bikercr:
I'm having really good luck with the Anker Slim Talk through Amazon. It's so thin and compact I attach it to the back of the RAZR with Velcro when I need to use the phone and simultaneously charge the battery. Can get two RAZR charges out of one Anker charge. Has a built in pull-out mini phone cord-like connector.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] SallyC:
I got the Anker Astro 5600mAh which is bigger than some might want (3.66*1.69*0.87 inch) but I was wanting something to toss in a bag that would provide multiple charges in the event of a power outage, long heavy use (streaming a lot of video) or possibly being away from electricity like camping. I wish I'd had it on a trip recently as I had trouble finding a place in the airports to plug in. That's what pushed me over the edge to get it.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] IP IHI II IL:
I think I'm gonna invest in Seidio's vault when I can afford to...

http://www.seidioonline.com/charging-vault-usb-wall-charger-portable-battery-p/bd2-pbpt22-bb.htm

Only 2200mah, but I'll probably only need it every once in a while...

\\Carved into this thread by my RAZR//

http://android-gz.com
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Will Tran:
get the zaggsparq 2.0 before the 20th of this month, its 100 bucks but you get free shipping and 2x 25 dollar gift cards. Once it comes in the mail ll buy a invisi shield with one of the giftcards
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mcleaver84:
+1 for the zaggsparq 2. Works great for times when i'm away from outlets ie: planes.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] brucegolfnut:
Having good luck with a New Trent iGeek IMP99D 9900mAh. Has dual USB 1A and 2A outputs. Comes with retractable cable and adapters for mini and micro USB. While travelling, it lasts me 3 days for my BB9810 and Razr.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fubaya:
My Verizon GNex is rooted, I have CWM, superuser etc, even installed this rom, but I keep losing root after an hour or so. I use root explorer, open a terminal, su, do things, do it again in a few minutes and it suddenly won't log in as root.

When this happens, my wifi also craps out. It shows signal strength too low to connect when I'm standing next to the router. Reflashing CWM or superuser does nothing. Last night I wiped and went back to stock and it worked for a while, but I've found I can also flash that rom and it will work for a while and that is easier. Root survives multiple reboots but just stops working for no reason after a while.

Example: I flashed that rom this morning and rebooted 2-3 times, went to the mall and kept opening root explorer to see if root was working. I sat and watched my daughter play at the mall for nearly an hour. When she wanted something to drink, I checked and root was still working. I went to the store nearby, got a water, sat back down and no longer had root.

I'm not getting any OTA notification or anything, it just stops being rooted out of the blue.

Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fubaya:
Darn, halfway down page two already and no replies...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] armanisafarai:
same issue here
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fubaya:
I'm glad I'm not the only one. How did you root?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] armanisafarai:
followed this until step 5 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fubaya:
Me too. I used a different guide, but it looks like it was exactly same.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fubaya:
Do you use root explorer? I was only using it to check if I had root yesterday -it opens when rooted, doesn't when root is lost- and after losing root I noticed its battery usage was nearly as high as the displays although I had only opened it for 2 seconds several times.

Last night I rerouted before bed and didn't touch root explorer and im still rooted ten hours later. May not be related, and I could lose root at and time, but I was losing it every hour or two, so I'm starting to get optimistic that root explorer may have had something to do with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joeykrim:
Haven't seen this specific issue much with the Galaxy Nexus yet. I had this problem 1.5 yrs ago with an older Samsung Android device though. Solution was a bit complex, but haven't seen this issue in a long while.

I know root can be a bit hidden from Android unless adb is connect or using a terminal application. For this reason, m root check application is generally a good program to run a simple diagnostic of the root configuration on the device.

The Pro version, 99 cents in the Market and free on XDA has a widget which will update at the interval you pick, 1-24 hrs with the root status and gives a more thoroughly diagnostic output of the system su binaries and their properties.

Hope that helps!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] motopig:
Try putting the su binary in /system/xbin. I lost root after the OTA update to ITL41F, but busybox in /system/xbin survived.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fubaya:
I have root checker and when I lose root, it still says everything is OK. Superuser logs also show that apps have been allowed, but the apps just don't get root. When it happens, everything loses root, terminals root explorer, titanium backup etc. even the superuser app can't update the su binary.

I still have root after 11+ hours (crossing fingers)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joeykrim:
The su binary will have also remained after an OTA, same as busybox. The difference is their permissions. Every OTA re-sets the binary direction permissions as 755 stripping out the setuid attribute required by su, but not required by busybox.

This would explain why after using an OTA the user will lose "root" access but maintain busybox access. Both binaries persist, but the su binary loses the setuid attribute required to elevate access for root.

Well the key here, as I stated above, would be to see whether or not the su binary still has the setuid attribute and UID/GID set as root.

Any of those changes could remove the ability of the su binary to esclate permissions as root. In theory, any application which has been granted root access through Superuser, could remove root access for the whole system.

I can't imagine any reason why a developer would intentionally write an application to do that under a different title which you would be using.

Hope the technical details help!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fubaya:
I never had an OTA update after rooting, at least there were no notifications or anything. I do agree it acted as if the binary permissions got screwed up somehow, I don't know why I didn't check. Reflashing the su.zip didn't help. I assume flashing would set the permissions.

Well, nearly 24 hours and I still have root so, whatever it was, I'm happy now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
I just realized i no longer have root and i did the ota update recently. Problem is i cant get root back no matter what i try. I reinstalled the latest superuser from market with no luck. Any advice?

I forgot to mention i am completly stock on 4.0.1 and ITL41F. All i did with this phone is unlock the bootloader and the guide i used i think pdanet put SU apk automatically installed. My apps like root explorer all showed they did have root access. But now i tried to use root explorer and it claimed it had access, but couldnt get root.

My SU apk was updated to latest from the market. I just uninstalled the update and still no luck. Reinstall update and still no luck..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fubaya:
When it happened to me, the only thing that worked was to reflash the rom and go through the rooting process again. There is a thread in the development section about going back to stock where you can find the stock rom. you'll lose apps and things and may want to back them up first.

You could probably flash a new rom instead. I don't remember which one it was, but I was using a 4.0 rom that had su and didn't require wiping anything so reflashing was painless.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
Crap ok thanks. I cant backup anything with titanium cause it cant get root, so i guess i jyst have to lose everything. Might as well go with one of the roms i guess. I kinda was just enjoying stock with root.

Oh the other problem i have is i'm getting a fastboot error. Boot into bootloader and at the bottom of the screen says "fastboot FAILstatus" below. Any idea what thats about?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fubaya:
Some apps can export their settings the sdcard so don't forget to check them. I know when I lose everything there's really only 4-5 apps that require much setup while the others just require a login, but luckily those 4-5 apps can export their settings.

I don't know about the error, I'm not very good with fastboot. I use it when I get a new phone then go a couple of years without using it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
i finally got rooted again. For some reason it just wouldnt take. I had to use superboot over and over and over again and then finally it just took successfully even though i didnt anything differently. Very strange.
[General Questions and Answers] btrav:
Im currently with Telus ironically using a Bell SGS2. Ha.

My data speeds are not as fast as they used to be and I'm considering switching to bell.

Has anyone switched recently and found things better over with Bell?

No Rogers suggestions please... They're being boycotted
[General Questions and Answers] ejatds:
bell networks = telus networks.

they share it. (telus builds out in the west, bell in the east)

and only someone without a brain would switch from telus to bell. (unless telus suddenly only starts selling only feature phones or something)

idk whos worse, rogers or bell.

telus: NOT TOO BAD

rogers: MEEEEEEEEGA MEGAAAAAAA TERRIBLY NIGHTMARE BAAAD

bell: MEGA MEGA HORRIFICLY EXTREMEM BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD.

this is based on their HORRRRRRRRRRRIBLE customer service.

and telus is mostly the one to introduce some kind of competition in this country.

early upgrade

2 year contract on select phones

etc etc.

i'd go with koodo if i were you. they're under telus = good network (same as bell) and pretty good customer service.

they have data saver add-on which is pretty good value (better than anything out there other than new entrants which have no coverage and not compatible with your phone).

they always introduce competiition. (all virgin does is follow suit)

they have affordable plans

they are data connect

koodo is probably your best bet. i'm with them right now (with a nexus s) and am quite happpy
[General Questions and Answers] GlitchZero:
Ok please ignore Clearnet nut-gargler over here;

First off, the most obvious reason to switch from Telus to Bell is Bell gets better devices. That's it. Telus is JUST NOW getting some decent stuff Android wise, whereas Bell's already had the Sensation, SGS2, Raider, etc and Telus is constantly playing catch-up. Last to get a Galaxy phone, last to get a dual-core device, last to go LTE. They're always the last to do anything. Also, Koodo is next to useless if you want a GOOD subsidized device. $150 towards a phone isn't helping anyone, especially with REAL devices, please for the love of Christ ignore this terrible, terrible advice.

Moving on. I switched from Telus (just over 6 years, 2 contracts) to Bell in May of last year because a friend of mine sold me an iPhone 4 with Bell and I wanted the Incredible S, and I had been recently employed by them so the bill discount would be really good. So far they've been pretty damn good to me. I've never had any service issues, customer service isn't any better or worse than anyone else. (excluding Rogers, obviously. Their customer service is bar none the worst in the business, from a consumer or employment perspective.)

Bell's billing support is a little ****ty, it seems to take them quite a while to figure things out that they should already know concerning credit checks, credit caps, or deposits. Other then that, they've been good to me. We'll see how useful they are come upgrade time, but as of right now, they're decent. Bell seems the same as Telus to me, just with much better device selection, I find. They seem to hop on to the newer stuff faster than Telus, ie. getting the Atrix first (mistake, but at least they tried), SGS, SGS2, LTE Raider, etc.
[General Questions and Answers] btrav:
I've always understood that they shared towers and such. But Bell seems to be getting the jump on Telus with the LTE Network.

I've had that in the back of my mind as well.

Any thoughts?
[General Questions and Answers] Dark lord me:
If you want LTE I would recommend you wait until Telus gets their network up and since your already a Telus customer you can probably get a retentions deal out of them if they get to keep you

FYI i recommend you take a look at mobilesyup because they are really up to date on Canadain stuff
[General Questions and Answers] btrav:
Maybe I'm just going to suck it up and wait it out. Thanks for all the input.
[General Questions and Answers] RoboDan918:
Agreed with first responder...

BELL SUCKS THE WORST. They called me a liar when I told them I had service problems. They put me on hold for a half hour. They hung up on me. I got tonnes of dropped calls. My texts would go out garbled. Sometimes I wouldn't even receive texts. The list goes on and on. TERRIBLE SERVICE.

Rogers is sorta bad. Always some sort of problem with the bill.

Telus is alright. Still expensive but best of the big 3.

To put it another way

Telus is the way you feel every day

Rogers is a slight cough

Bell is AIDS, herpes, the flu, redeye, a persistent rash, vomiting, and diarrhea all rolled into one

I went with Mobilicity since they're 55% cheaper than my Telus $55/month plan was. Data is a bit slower, but for what I'm paying I really can't complain ;). FYI T-mobile phones work on Mobilicity.

I've also tried: Fido (was OK)

Have friends on: Virgin (hate it), Koodo (their tab thing rips you off)
[General Questions and Answers] ejatds:
@glitch zero

you cant deny koodo has pretty good value compared to most options in canada.

and he has the sgs2 so theres no need to get another one on the tab..

and telus is NOT the lat to get everything everytime. before bell released the sgs2 first, they were the ones who had the worst selection. it was only recently they've started to get good phones. but no matter how good their selection is, none of it is worth it if you have to go to bell for them...
[General Questions and Answers] clutchLT:
they are essentially the same to me. both terrible but good networks.
[General Questions and Answers] OFWGKTADGAF:
Telus.

Bell **** on your face with customer service.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bash_array:
Please see the screen shot below. I seem to keep having this issue on any phone that I use and now its happening on my gnex and I am getting sick of it. My apps in the market seem to work well until I use titanium backup to restore a non market app or I manually install a non market app. I am not sure if its a certain app or apps and I can't figure out what is going on. It seems like the market is picking up that I have non market apps installed and is breaking my sync with the market or something.

It seems like this started happening when I messed with market link options in titanium backup and Jrummy's pro toolbox. I'm not sure that is the reason but it seems like it started happening after messing with those things.

Is there a fix for this? Has anyone seen this? This is so damn irritating. lol

Your help would be awesome!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Heartbreak:
I'm on an LTE Galaxy Nexus. I have root and everytime I attempt to boot into recovery mode, it just shows the Android with his chest compartment open and a red triangle with an exclamation point in it then it boots up regularly. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jenarelJAM:
Yes. This was happening to me. I believe you need to delete the /system/recovery........p file. Sorry I don't remember what its called. Then reinstall cwm. This should be in the instructions, but I overlooked it my first time too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Heartbreak:
Thank you. That got it.

EDIT: Spoke too soon. If I attempt to boot into recovery mode from fastboot, it shows the android guy mentioned in OP. I am able to boot into recovery through ROM manager. I did delete the file mentioned above though.

EDIT 2: After deleting that file, I am unable to even boot into recovery using Rom Manager.