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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] aphexacid:
Seems good so far.

I'm really liking the SGS2. But why the hell is everything so quiet? the earpiece is SO low, and the speakerphone isnt anything special either :(

Battery life is pretty decent, i think i'm gonna get that extended battery from samsung.

Thanks for the help guys!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] GalaxySkyrocket500:
Is this possible? have seen 35% without signal on my phone..

Just curious if this can be done on our phone.. without performing major surgery on it.lol:D:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mang9:
Turn on Flight Mode - that will cut down on the power drain for cell standby.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] staticx57:
I am loving the extra screen real estate but google music doesn't display right. Its the only music app to support lock screen music controls. Anyone get it to work?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myxcon:
Move up to 241 dpi.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] staticx57:
That's perfect thanks
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Paxunion:
Sorry for dumb question.. as I am really novice for installing custom rom..

I read similar contents from [BIONIX BIUI] but there is no Q&A of [BIONIX BIUI] here so allow me to post here...

I was in Darky Rom and switched to FusionXII direct through CWM qithout any problem and now hope to flash BINIX BIUI...

Do I have to flash UCKL2's stock bootloader first through ODIN then should flash KJ2 based custom rom or can flash direct through CWM ???

Anything should I be careful when switching from one rom to another ??

Thanks, guys...

Pls consider I am learning step by step... :o
[Samsung Infuse 4G] dman3285:
Yes you still have bootloadets
[Samsung Infuse 4G] dman3285:
Loaders
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Entropy512:
You should avoid messing with bootloaders whenever possible.

The only reason EVER to flash a bootloader on Infuse is to transition from Froyo to Gingerbread - once you're on a Gingerbread bootloader, if you're staying with a Gingerbread ROM, keep the bootloader.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] diablo009:
I had GB running. Last night I flashed Infused 1.6.0 (Froyo), and then came back to GB rom, with no issues. So I think once we are on GB, we can switch back and forth while being careful not to mess with CWM.

Or maybe I was lucky 'cos the the line in Infused 1.6.0 changelog:

"Removed recovery binary to prevent the phone from booting into green CWM"
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Dani897:
stick with gingerbread bootloaders after you install them
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Erik_T:
I'd avoid Bionix for the time being. I've been doing this for a while and I it's taking some work to get back.. flash around with the others for a while and get some experience.. Doesn't mean you don't have good work nopco..
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Paxunion:
Ok, thanks guys...

Sorry again for novice question again..

I want to "Stick" to GB bootloarder... the problem is "HOW?"

I read through forum and found out there is no way to check whether I am in GB' bootloader or not...

Already flashed with UCKL2 Stock Rom once, so can I consider I have GB bootloader now ???

I flashed other rom such as MaxQ, FusionXII and re-flash to BIONIX without Rainbow problem so this is ok now ?

Thanks again for advice again, duds..
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Paxunion:
During switch between one rom to another, my device also booted in "Green Recovery" then I ODIN with community kernel to get Red CWM recovery to re-flash other rom.

Did I do something wrong ??
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Axiomkid:
Everyone has their way of installing roms. What's weird is I have no idea how everyone is getting different color recovery screens other than red. The only recovery I've ever had has always been red in Cwm. Simple if your on Froyo if you flash the community kernel v8 reboot into recovery, you'll be in red Cwm and can flash any rom you want without issues. You don't need to worry about changing the kernel cause most roms come with a kernel and will erase the community kernel v8. Why is this all so difficult?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Paxunion:
Yes, I also though as you explained...

I have flashed GB based rom as I believe... never flashed to Froyo Rom.

So there should be no worries about bootloader or kernel.

But when I flashed BOINIX which is based on stock Kernel, things messed up with shown Rainbow affect and this was caused because I was in Froyo Kernel as I read.

Ok, so now I want to make really sure I am in GB bootloader.

Question is,

If flashed successfully to GB based Rom, bootloader is not to be concerned ??

Is there anyway to flash ONLY GB BOOTLOADER with ODIN to make sure I am on GB bootloader ?

Sorry again for dumb question again...

I am really, really newbie not only for Infuse but for ANDROID totally so need help and advice.

Thanks, Axiomkid and all...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Axiomkid:
The bootloader are found within the kernel itself. So if you flashed a gb rom using a gb based kernel you are on gb bootloader and not froyo. Froyo stock based kernels may cause rainbow screens cause it won't work with gb roms this is why you are getting them.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Paxunion:
@Axiomkid,

Thanks for kind advice, now I know clearly,

1) Bootloader is in the kernel so unnecessary to flash separately.

2) Community kernel V8 works both for Gb and Froyo so it will be ok to flash Community kernel v8 to get Red CWM to re-flash other GB Rom from existing GB Rom.

Another question is,

If I want to flash Froyo Rom from existing GB Rom, what is the right way to do and if flash to Froyo Rom, I am on Froyo Bootloader, right ??

Thanks again & Merry Christmas !
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Axiomkid:
If you wanna go back to Froyo use Odin and flash GTG ultimate unbrick to reformat the phone back to original Froyo.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Axiomkid:
It is very important if you install a rom and you don't like the kernel, sometimes it can be flashed with a different kernel but chances are it will screw your phone up. I tried using a different kernel on someone's rom and I had a tint of yellow on my screen. The Devs give us a kernel that works specifically for their rom and should not be replaced with another kernel unless told otherwise. People get errors cause of this and fill up a lot of forum space asking why their phone is screwed up. You just need to read before installing a rom. Each rom includes each own set of directions.

Most kernels allow overclocking and under volting your phone, and to be honest I don't mess with the settings so I don't end up with a burnt CPU
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Entropy512:
WRONG. DEAD WRONG.

The bootloader is a COMPLETELY different entity than the kernel.

Custom Gingerbread kernels (such as Infusion-GB and Daily Driver) have a workaround that allows operation with Froyo bootloaders.

However, working video acceleration in the latest leaks can only be obtained with a stock kernel from one of those leaks. If you flash a kernel and system image from a leak (such as UCKL2) and you get rainbows, you need to flash new bootloaders. If you don't get rainbows - you don't need new bootloaders and should avoid flashing them if at all possible.

(Basically, don't flash anything with boot.bin or sbl.bin using Heimdall or Odin once you're on GB bootloaders.)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
Boy, I wish I read this yesterday.

I had struggled with this yesterday trying to install Bionix using heimdall.

Managd to boot loop in 3e blue recovery several times until I flashed bootloaders in heimdall to get back to a working stock.

Paxunion, if I may suggest, if you are on froyo,

I think it'll be easier for you to use Adam outler's heimdall uckj4 return to stock.

Put your phone in the download mode. Flash it once then flash it again with the bootloader checked.

Go to his second post and flash the kernel to get recovery and then you will have gb bootloader and be able to flash the ROM of your choice.

If you did want Bionix, very nice, use the heimdall package that Dani included in the bionix thread. You won't have to flash the kernel step if you use Dani's heimdall package.

Do not check the repartition or partition box with the bionix flash.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Dani897:
I was wondering if anyone actually used that...

good to know it worked out. I've wanted to do a rom with stock kernel for a while but nop can do it better. just glad I could help in a way.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
I ran into some problem due to checking of the repartition box and screwed up everything. Had to reflashed bootloader to get the phone working again.

I found it was easiest to flash adam's uckj4. Then heimdall fronend your package.

Two steps. Simple. If i have some time, i might do a faq step guide thread in the q a
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] THS1989:
I just realized.....

The Verizon version not only gets LTE but it ALSO GETS 32GB !!!

While the rest of the world has to pay the same $650 for no LTE and 16GB !!

WTF

I feel the GSM should have been 32GB....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
If you are on TMo or AT&T you are 16GB. Not that I care too much it seems to be enough.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
you JUST realized this? :confused:

Well there's no LTE version for non-US countries because the US is the only country that has a carrier thats quite far along with LTE. Its not even close to being launched across Europe right now.

It probably gets 32gb storage at the same time because the device already has to be thicker for the LTE chipset, so now they have room for extra storage.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phullofphil:
Pretty sure the GSM version has an expansion SD card slot
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myxcon:
Does not. But you can buy the 32GB version from stores if you want. It's roughly ~1000 usd here in Romania.

Eg: http://www.pcgarage.ro/telefoane-mobile/samsung/i9250-galaxy-nexus-32gb-black/ available in 7 days after order. (use google translate to view the site)

Operators and other sites selling the Gnex have just the 16GB version on stock, but other shops can provide the 32GB aswell. Prolly they don't have it on stock as it carries quite a hefty price tag :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Clyzm:
16gb and 32gb take up the same physical space. The issue is cost.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] waylo:
EDIT: nevermind
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Not if they just used 2x 16gb cards instead of 1x 32gb (cut cost). But I'm sure theres an iFixit teardown that proves whats under there. More than likely, it was at Verizon's request that they made it 32gb to put it in line with its other $299 LTE phones.

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It does not.

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32gb version is up for pre-order on plenty of sites. It hasn't been sold yet because no one has them, and there's no indication that they ever will get them. We're probably stuck on 16gb for the GSM version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sn0warmy:
1) This is not new news

2) The GSM version costs the same because you an use it on multiple carriers. I can literally take the T-Mobile SIM card out of my phone, reboot it, and put an ATT SIM card in it and make a call. That alone is worth extra $$$ in my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
Unlocking a phone and allowing you to use it on any carrier AND having carriers let you use it is enough. I'm pretty sure someone had to fuss up money to allow it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Haas360:
Cause Americans are fatter. :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] reuthermonkey:
Agreed. The fact that this is 5-band HSPA+ at 21mbps far outweighs LTE on a single (overpriced) carrier. If I get fed up with T-Mobile (or just want to try out ATT) there isn't a thing in the world stopping me from hopping back and forth.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
32gb and/or sd ftw!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
yeah, it $ucks that the 32GB version is only able to work in one carrier. I miss the days when I had an unblocked phones and I was switching between AT&T and T-mobile every month.

(yeah, the above is sarcasm)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chirality:
If you take a look at the teardowns, the Verizon version's internal layout is significantly different from the GSM version's layout. To make room for the LTE chipset the SIM card slot and the flash memory chip are moved off the motherboard onto a daughterboard that stacks on top of the motherboard (hence the extra thickness), the mini-SIM slot is changed into a micro-SIM slot, and the Samsung 16GB flash+512MB LPDDR2 RAM combo module is changed into a SanDisk 32GB flash module, and another 512MB LPDDR2 RAM package is added to the motherboard to maintain 1GB of total RAM. Motherboard layout-wise, they are totally different devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericc191:
So the GSM version will work on nearly every single GSM network in the world?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GaresTaylan:
The rest of the world also got the Galaxy SII while the U.S. had to wait for months. Id say we're even now. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] arimus:
I Could be wrong but the Galaxy Nexus is petaband (5 bands) so yes it will work on any GSM band in the world, some carriers sell it unlocked like mine (Bell) others sell it locked so it needs to be unlocked to work on other carriers but it will work.

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just curious I know the GSM works on every GSM carrier anywhere in the word, but what about the LTE version ? i know it is for USA Verizon and it is CDMA but does it have other GSM frequenies to work on the GSM bands ? I can take my GSM version to anywhere in the world pop a local SIM in and it works, what if I have the Verizon unit travel outside the USA will the LTE work ? or am I stuck to use it only in the USA for Verizon ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spences10:
Now I'm on an unlimited data plan music and pictures don't take up any space on storage so the only thing taking up space on my storage now is rom manager backups
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skynet11:
... And you can stream videos from Netflix and/or the Market, keep (a few of) your files in Dropbox, upload your photos to Picasa, Google+, etc... Rooted users can even back up their apps to dropbox using Titanium Backup (I even used TiBu's dropbox integration feature to backup my USER apps from my Fascinate and restore them on my Gnex). Cloud storage is the wave of the future.

That said, local storage is far from being obsolete, and my sympathy goes out to those who only have 16gb to store the HD videos they recorded. Plus, if you have a data cap and slower-than-LTE speeds, it sucks not to have expandable storage...

Has anyone seen John Connor?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Tsumi:
My HD2 is currently running on BoxMax Sensation XL Sense 3.5 in MAGLDR boot, using the stock kernal. I have Windows Phone 7 on the NAND.

I have a weird bug with the Amazon Appstore. When I update/install apps from the Amazon Appstore, it rarely detects the update/installation. It takes a randon number of reinstalling, updating, rebooting phone, and canceling installation before the Appstore figures out that the app was updated/installed. I never had this problem when I was on AmericanAndroid SD Cyanogenmod 7.

Additionally, I have problems using my headset. Specifically, the phone just doesn't detect me pressing the headset button. I cannot use it to answer calls, skip music, etc. When I was on AmericanAndroid, it worked perfectly, and it works fine with Windows Phone 7.

I really prefer Sense 3.5 over Cyanogenmod, but if these issues can't be resolved, I'll have to go back to it. Can anyone help me out?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Tsumi:
Okay, managed to fix the Amazon Appstore issue. Turns out, setting Autokiller Memory to Ultimate (as was suggested in the thread) is NOT a good idea. Setting it to system defaults made everything run perfectly.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Tsumi:
No one can help?
[LG Nitro HD] donharden2002:
Can someone please post a link for me please. I deleted it and now when I do a hard reset I have no launcher and am stuck with a dark screen.

Thanks

Don
[LG Nitro HD] netnerd:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1389041
[LG Nitro HD] rguptan:
Easy fix

Press the menu button for a longer time. That button doubles up as search. Search for market. Install ADW or any other laucher and reboot the phone.
[LG Nitro HD] scott0:
how did you get this sorted out? :)
[LG Nitro HD] repherb:
There was a post about how someone emailed themselves a launcher as an attachment, and another regarding someone sending themselves a URL to the launcher in the Android marketplace. now to remember where i saw it......
[LG Nitro HD] scott0:
yup, found it earlier and it works perfect

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1409782
[Motorola Droid RAZR] buljo:
Hi guys. been a while since I rooted my legend..

After jumping from htc`s -> lg(crap) -> samsung`s to motorola razr I`ve decided to stay. I love this phone, been a while since I got this feeling. It seems the manufacturers are releasing new models every week now.

But I want to root my Razr so I can freeze some bloatware. Hate all that crap the manufacturers keep shoving down our throats.

But when reading page up and page down in these forums I get confused about all the abbrivations and terms. Could somebody point me where to look or explain a little?

I`ve visited the faq, wiki, android general and couldnt find any "low level" answers..

-root, will i be able to receive OTA (ICS when it arrives)

-bootloaders, safestrap, bootstrap etc.. what does these mean?

-what do i have to do to keep it safe and "toy around a little" without bricking it? cwm/titanium/nandroid backup, do i need all these? what is the way to go, can i do a complete backup with all apps and settings even in widgets?

sorry for all the questions, but the search functions and threads are quite overwhelming..

and thumbs up for all devs and people that make XDA so great.. i am happy to donate via paypal to these people!:) keep up the good work..

(if i posted this in the worng forum, i apologize in advance)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sevenup30:
You should post un Q&A forum.

But i'll answer to you anyway.

so if you're still in 2.3.5 it's really easy to root just head to this thread:

Windows :::

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1341578

Linux:::

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1342567

1) Root wont break OTA (it will if you install custom ROM)

2) With this root method you have BOOTSTRAP, wich install custom recovery(cwm) i dont really know the difference between this and safestrap, i used only bootstrap.

3) The better way (in my opinion) is to use this root method, install bootstrap and reboot to recovery and do a backup. After this you can play around with titanium backup freeze bloatware etc...

Have fun with your razr it's a master piece!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] D.O.C:
Thread moved to General Forums.

It is simple, If your Thread title can be written in form of a question, it does not belong to development section.

Have a nice day.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] buljo:
thanks for answer.

good about receiving OTA`s..

what is bootstrap exactly?

on the rooting you provided the link to, the OP mentions it is adviced to an adb pull/system?

also, is the backup stored on the SD or internal? should i make a "goldcard" or is that only for model specific phones?

thanks..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Shadowdancer123:
Boot strap is a way of running new firmwares, without actually installing it to the system folders/partitions. A little like running two OS:es on the same computer.

Pulling adb system is doing a backup of your system folder, since there are almost no .sbf files out, recovering can be difficult if you delete the wrong things.

(an .sbf is essentially a "recovery cd" for your phone.)

Safest way to do it, is simply:

Don't delete apps in system folder. Only use "freeze" in whatever root uninstaller you decide to use.

Yahoo and blur apps must not be altered, you can't make calls without them as it is now.

The most important tweak is IMO, killing Google maps, as it runs in the background.

A Goldcard is unnecessary on this phone, since it has the "app to sd" partition built in.

ed: No automatic backup is done, it's up to you. (I didn't do one and had to reinstall with a .sbf) >_<
[Motorola Droid RAZR] buljo:
thanks for the excellent explanation.. :)

so bootstrap makes the system files avaiable and untouched as long as i dont delete them?

also killing google maps, then i would not have actual google maps or navigation on my phone? i use this application now and then..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] CheesySeb:
Am I right in saying that once you have rooted and have CWM recovery that you could do a NANDroid backup as soon as you have rooted, and copy this comewhere safe on your pc in order that if you make a boo boo and it won't OTA update, you can then do a TB of all your current apps / data, boot into CWM, restore your NANDroid backup which should take your phone "back in time" to the point just after you rooted, and restore your apps / data after installing TB from the market, THEN receive the OTA?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] buljo:
edit:

ok, i`ve rooted the Razr, installed bootstrap and adb pull / system.

but one thing i think i might have done wrong..?

i`ve enabled safe system in the recovery menu. and it took a backup of my system to the emmc..

then i rebooted and nothing happened. held down power and volume down for 6 seconds. a little flicker came and was able to go back to safe menu and disable the safe mode.

booted up normal.

im guessing i am missing something here. a partition to boot or something?

edit 2. okay, i obviously need a rom.. can i use my original rom?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Shadowdancer123:
Sounds about right, yep. =)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] buljo:
is it possible to get my 2.3.5 stock android out of the phone as an update.zip so i can use it as my 2nd system with bootstrap?

got the bootstrap succesfully, but got no rom to play with..
[HTC Rezound] fuzzynco:
I noted HTC didn't include it... Can I copy the apk from the

dInc1 and expect it to work? Both are running GB 2.3.4 so

I thought it might.

If not, :confused: is there another LED flashlight app I could instead?

Thanks
[HTC Rezound] birddog79:
Tesla is working great for me.
[HTC Rezound] nrfitchett4:
I use tiny flashlight + LED, free in the market.
[HTC Rezound] Kane5581:
It works but will not change brightness, it is stuck in the lowest mode. I use the flashlight in switchpro widget.
[HTC Rezound] NilsP:
It actually works if you tap above the button more towards the head. Wrong sizing is why.
[HTC Rezound] Devildog8791:
Thanks for the tip. I might try and play with it and see if I can get the sizing to work right. I made it into an installable apk for now so it is easier to deal with.

Edit: I pulled the flashlight app from the Sensation and the picture is sized right, but it is the same issue with having to tap the flashlight head. It works though.
[HTC Rezound] Argent36:
I just use this one instead...

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.devuni.flashlight
[HTC Rezound] rboddy:
Nils, I <3 you, I really do lol :p
[HTC Rezound] bast525:
here is the Sensation apk. tap above and to the left of the power button.
[HTC Rezound] Kane5581:
Thanks I never would have figured that out, its at the bottom of the head on the left side, took like 20 taps to find it.
[HTC Rezound] Apsalus:
A millions thanks. I works fine. I hope that someone fixes the alignment eventually, but still very useable. I much prefer the three different levels of intensity to the other apps that only do one.
[HTC Rezound] bast525:
agreed on the three brightness levels... had to have that
[HTC Rezound] nev310:
Tesla led works great

Sent from my HTC Rezound
[HTC Rezound] Apsalus:
I find it supremely inferior to the native HTC app, but thanks for your recommendation.
[HTC Rezound] Devildog8791:
+1. Too many useless features for me. I just need the flashlight sometimes.
[HTC Rezound] Serinety:
im sitting here eating beakfast so I cant do this , maybe later, but in the mean time, couldnt someone just edit the pixel density of the original app. im almost certain that it can be edited to fit the screen. Ill look at it in a few hours