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[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pandazman:
Anyone have any advice for a hard brick captivate with no soldering skills?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbc663:
There are several ways to make a jig or you can buy a jig. Soldering wouldn't be required unless u are trying to jtag or make the phone unbrickable.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prbassplayer:
Anyone can solder a Jig.... Its not difficult. If your phone is hard bricked (no signs of life) then you will either need to develop epic soldering skills OR send it Adams or Joshs way to get it modded.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbc663:
You can make a jig from radio shack for a dollar. Don't solder anything.
[Verizon Droid Charge] blarrick:
So I just installed TweakStock and I would comment on how awesome it is but I'm more concerned about the fact that Titanium won't restore the data for my Go SMS Pro/PowerAmp(so i lost all my texts and my music playlists). The weird thing is, it restored data for most apps but theres a select few that just wont restore. It's become very problematic and I'm hoping it's not just me.
[Verizon Droid Charge] shrike1978:
I'm not familiar with Go SMS Pro, but if it's like ChompSMS and some other replacement apps, it still uses the phone's built in SMS database, and not its own. If so, SMS data is not backed up with app data. Chomp has a backup function of its own. Go may have something similar.
[Verizon Droid Charge] blarrick:
Still isnt explaining why PowerAmp wasnt backed up :/
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
Did you back up all before flashing?
[Verizon Droid Charge] blarrick:
Yeh, I chose the option to back up all apps with modified data. If you check the date the last backup was made it says 12/25/11 so I'm sure everything was backed up correctly but it just doesn't want to restore the data :[
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
Try flashing a different rom and seeing if it does the same thing. If it does, it just didn't back up your data.
[Verizon Droid Charge] blarrick:
ill try that...
[Verizon Droid Charge] blarrick:
So I tried flashing TweakStock in Odin this time(originally did it with CWM, coming from Infinity) and it didnt work, my messages/playlists still wouldnt restore... So I flashed back to the original ROM i was on, EXT4 non-TSM Infinity and alas, to no avail. I tried 3 different versions of Titanium Backup, all 3 with and without Pro just to be sure(there were problems with Pro on Infinity), i tried restoring it manually and i tried batch restoring and of course i can't get my messages back. That's the biggest loss, I had thousands of text messages that are apparently gone forever. Makes me want to throw this phone at a wall :/ oh well
[Verizon Droid Charge] xdadevnube:
Did you make a CWM backup before you flashed Tweakstock? I suspect it may be too late for the text messages. You may want to try to install Go SMS on a blank ROM, send some texts, manually create a backup with Titanium, flash a blank ROM, and try to manually restore the backup to see if it is even possible using Titanium. My standard procedure to to create a backup in CWM before change ROMs. I use version 4.0.1.4. I know there are several apps that can back up texts. I suggest trying to use one to see if it is capable of backing up texts from Go SMS if you find that Titanium is not capable of backing up the texts.
[Verizon Droid Charge] dwitherell:
Sorry to hear about the restore issues. There have been one or two instances reported where titanium backup didnt play nice when restoring certain apps data. At this point it seems as if it's a TiBu issue - I've even had problems with restoring app data on stock ep4d. If there is app data I'm interested in keeping, I've found more success with doing a CWM backup prior to flashing and then using the advanced restore > data feature.
[Verizon Droid Charge] SuperFan86:
I have Titanium Backup pro and am unable to restore apps. It scrolls across but does not actually install any of my apps. I have had the issue across 2 different Charges and 3 different roms.

Not sure what causes it, but the only way I have been able to resolve is by going back to the old manual install option that makes you confirm each APK before installing.
[Verizon Droid Charge] dwitherell:
This ^^

When I first switched from froyo to gingerbread (I think I didn't switch until EP3H) thats what I had to do. The batch restore would sort of work on some apps, but it would often freeze up while doing so and require a restart to the process. I have become lazy since then and tend to cwm advanced restore data, especially if Im switching around on things using the same base build.
[Verizon Droid Charge] chiahead52:
since when does TB back up text messages? I have never seen it
[Verizon Droid Charge] emtee_skull:
For whats it's worth I had no problems restoring all data with tweakstock and tb.
[Verizon Droid Charge] shrike1978:
I've had no problems either. I had issues with EP3, and I had issues with Infinity, but not with stock EP4 or TweakStock
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
Not with the stock messaging app. It MAY back up if you use a 3rd party app if messages are saved as app data.

I had this problem several times (TiBu just breezing through the restore without actually restoring). Usually, I updated SU, then restarted my phone, then trying again. Maybe you could try flashing imoseyon's kernel, installing better busybox (Terminal -> su -> install_bb), etc and trying again. I always get it to work eventually.
[Verizon Droid Charge] emtee_skull:
I don't use a 3rd party sms/mms and I always get mine back. I make sure to backup and restore [SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage and [SMS/MMS PREFS]Messaging.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Zerg The Bear:
+1

I back up the Dialer Storage every time, and that takes care of my messages (both text and MMS). I haven't backed up (or noticed, for that matter) the Messaging item. I'll try backing that up as well and see what else it gets me.

One other thing I have used is a program called SMS Backup & Restore (from the market). This worked well, although it can't back up your MMS messages. If you're the kind that likes to see your call history as well, they also have a sister program that will back up your entire call log.

I would still prefer to have Titanium back up my messages, not just because of the added MMS backups, but because the backup and restore become part of your batch process.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tbns:
I didn't see another thread on this, so here goes nothing: anybody know of the best way to transfer data for my apps from my phone to the prime?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Diamondback:
If you are talking about "data" like the progress on Angry Birds, then there is no way to do that without root. (at least on 2.x,afaik)

If you have root you can always create and restore backups with Titanium backup.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tbns:
That's pretty much what I'm talking about – I'd like to transfer all my Tapatalk forum logins etc. over to the prime. I do have root on my phone.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] holmern:
I would think you would need root on phone AND tablet. Use something like Titanium backup on phone.. copy the Titanium folder to tablet.. install Titanium backup there and then restore the app on the tablet.
[Droid X General] oneders65:
I need help installing this ROM that I want to try. Liquid ROM 3.2. I am using it on my Thunderbolt but I am having problems putting it on my newly acquired Droid X. I am a noob at droid X so need as much help as possible. I am doing SBF (VRZ_MB810_2.3.34_1FF_01.sbf).
[Droid X General] oneders65:
Figured it out. Wrong SBF...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Naxxx89:
Hi to you all, hope your enjoying your holidays.

So i signed up for sprint and got a Nexus S4G for free (only paid taxes). Am very happy with the phone, i really like the curve design and the size fits my hand pretty good. Overall am satisfied with the service(Coming from Metro, ha)

But i been lately thinking exchange it for an Epic 4g Touch, whats kinda holding my back its the size of it, and the square form of it. And well besides paying the 199+tax. and i cant really tell if all of it LOS issues have been fixed with the current updates.

Is it worth upgrading to the epic? how good does it feel in your hand and pockets? Did the current upgrades really fix the issues is it really worth the 199+tax

Thanks for all you guys input.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bjrmd:
I am in the same quandary but my concern is the poor audio quality of the sg2 versus the excellent rating of the nexus, which can use the voodoo sound kernels. Also the nexus will get more software rom support. On the other hand, the sg2 screen is stunning, storage is better and speed can't compare.

Guess there is no perfect device
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
I have both phones and both have their good points. Obviously there is more development on the NS4G but you can run the Epic Touch stock and be totally happy. The update seemed to solve the LOS issue for a good majority of the people that were having problems. I use PowerAmp that has an EQ so I am happy with the music quality but this phone will not have Voodoo support. The screen on the Epic Touch is obviously better. The battery lasts almost twice as long for me. The phone is big but after you get used to it, it feels perfect. Using the on-screen keyboard is much easier. I find myself flashing every new ROM on my Nexus because I am constantly looking to improve it but I am very content with my ET4G setup. The Nexus is a hell of a phone as well. If you are worried that you wont be happy with the Epic Touch, you will be. If you're asking if its a worthy upgrade, that's up to the user. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions and I will get back to you. Oh, running aosp's ICA 4.0.3 v43 on my Nexus and strongsteve's odexed blue 12/24 build on my Epic Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] quick99si:
Quick input on your concerns:

1. LOS is no longer an issue. It was a huge problem with custom kernels in previous releases, but EK02 seems to have resolved as well as the subsequent no-CIQ update.

2. The large form factor of the SGS2 may be intimidating at first, but you quickly get used to both the large dimensions and huge screen. I came from an Epic 4G and this was one of my concerns too, and in retrospect, it probably shouldn't have been.

3. Dualcore + 1gb RAM makes a huge difference if you're a poweruser. Never having to deal with coming back to an app that was closed automatically (Opera is a big victim of this) is invaluable IMO.

In the end, all the small differences are a wash, and it comes down to hardware vs software. One has ICS and the other will get it later than it should.

FWIW, I have two new E4GT's and I'm looking to trade one of those for a Nexus. ICS has a large amount of undeclared value IMO.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
I will trade my Nexus for one of your ET4G's! I am sure you will have no problem making that deal. My Nexus can handle 1540 overclock (unlike most people's) and is loaded up with ICS and TWRP 2.0 with ICS theme. PM me if you are serious about that deal.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kingsway8605:
I wouldn't buy another samsung device unless it was a nexus. Samsung abandoned the original galaxy s just one year after release. Not everyone can afford a phone off contract one year in.

That said, the nexus s is already a year old, and it would be reasonable for Google to eol it next year. I would honestly consider the evo 3d or the iPhone 4s at this time. Apple typically supports their phones for 2+ years and it is a new device. The evo is Sprint's equivalent of Verizon's DROID branding, so it will be supported for a reasonable amount of time as well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bjrmd:
Was looking to avoid apple but was thinking the same
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] paniro187:
was truly thinking the same myself. i'm not a apple fan but i'm on the brink......even a guy i know with a old 3gs is getting software updates.............
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] musclehead84:
I have two ns4g and my epic touch as well. I love my ns4g and I'm running ics on it now. Awesome phone. But I couldn't get Rid if my epic touch. The phone is a beast and is the best phone available. No other phone can beat it in CPU and gpu power. It won't happen until a quad core comes out. In the end though its your choice. If $200 bucks is alit of money for you then keep the ns4g. Its an awesome phone. Good luck
[Defy General] zakoo2:
hi! im currently running cm7.2 nightly on 2.3.4 kernel. as far as i know, the green lens should not work this way, as its driver was excluded from defy+ roms. but once every boot when i start any camera app, the camera preview shows up, and then freezes, but not the app. when i try it again, nothing shows up, have to reboot to get the same result. my question is: how is that possible? i thought no drivers meant that the camera will not work at all.
[Defy General] glycolysis:
From his Github commits, Epsylon is working on a green camera driver (as a kernel module) for both CM9 and CM7.2 on gingerbread kernels. The reason the camera goes away quickly is because it doesn't work too well yet :p
[Defy General] sumeshpremraj:
Awesome! I d thought of selling my Defy because of the camera issue, looks like I wont have to do that now :-)
[Defy General] popcorn1122:
Are there any defy+ made in green lens? if by mistake they have released some, we can get the kernal from there...
[Defy General] zakoo2:
could you please post a link to his github commits?
[Defy General] nitrous²:
Here's the Link from Quarxs:

https://github.com/Quarx2k/android_device_motorola_jordan/commits/ics

And here's the Link from Epsylon3:

https://github.com/tpruvot/android_device_motorola_jordan/commits/ics
[Windows Phone 7 General] emjlr3:
Um so, I got my "prepaid app" card in the mail today. What I originally expected to be $25 applied to my account somehow - so i would have a credit to purchase apps with, I then found out to be a prepaid card which I assumed you could use to purchase apps.

What is literally is is a prepaid visa card - that you can use anywhere on anything you want - which can also be used when purchasing apps.

This is pretty neat IMO, in that I can do what I want with it - which now means my phone actually cost -$24.99.

I had to register the card @ prepaid.citi.com/uswindowsphone

this eventually leads you, at least in MD, to the same site and system used by the MD Dept. of Labor - which is what you get your unemployment prepaid cards through - in case anyone may already have an account, you may have to create a brand new one for your card. FYI

plan on using this probably for groceries or something ;)
[Windows Phone 7 General] svtfmook:
you can't use it anywhere but the app market
[Windows Phone 7 General] emjlr3:
where does it say that?
[Windows Phone 7 General] bldonne:
i been looking fdor it.
[Windows Phone 7 General] svtfmook:
when you filled out the info for the card.

plus people have tried using it at other places.
[Windows Phone 7 General] emjlr3:
sauce plz????
[Windows Phone 7 General] macjr82:
I tried to use it a Chinese restaurant the other day on accident. It looks a lot like my my visa check card. It didn't work.
[Windows Phone 7 General] lip:
Can you buy these cards?
[Windows Phone 7 General] macjr82:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=20311005
[Windows Phone 7 General] macjr82:
just checked the T&C here:

https://windowsphone.promo.eprize.com/redemptionprogram/tandc

And verified the merchant codes here:

http://www.citibank.com/transactionservices/home/sa/a2/gsasmartpay2/reference/docs/h.pdf

It actually seems you may be able to use at any retailer that sell digital or electronic goods. I am going to attempt to use it at gamestop online now. I'll let you know how it goes.

---------- Post added at 04:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:15 PM ----------

Just tried on Steam. It didn't work
[Windows Phone 7 General] emjlr3:
nice post

must be used at merchants with the following codes:

Merchant Category Codes of 4816, 4812, 4814, 5021, 5310, 5045, 5732, 5734, 5735, 7372 and 7379

I tried it at fandango.com yesterday and it did not work :(

4812 Telecommunications Equipment and Telephone Sales

4814 Telecommunication Services, Including Local and Long Distance Calls, Credit Card Calls

4816 Computer Network/Information Services

5021 Office and Commercial Furniture

5310 Discount Stores

5045 Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software

5732 Electronics Stores

5734 Computer Software Stores

5735 Record Stores

7372 Computer Programming, Data Processing and Integrated Systems Design Services

7379 Computer Maintenance, Repair and Services

Makes sense why Fandango would not work. Wonder if like Newegg or Amazon would work??

wonder if there is somewhere you can check MCC codes for various merchants??
[Windows Phone 7 General] SiW73:
I tried to use it to buy points on the Nintendo 3DS eShop; it didn't work. This was before I went through the website though - but I didn't think the card needed to be activated.

I wonder if I can use it at an AT&T store to buy an iTunes gift card? :)
[Windows Phone 7 General] EloyChristopher:
I actually recieved two cards for my Radar.

I added one of the cards to my account, and love the fact, I can download app's and music.

With the second, after reading the TOS, and verifing the Merchant codes, I used the second one to pay my T-Mobile bill. It worked like a charm.

I also heard but haven't tried, you can use the card at Best Buy. But again, I do not know how true this is.

But hey, I love the fact that my Radar was free and then I got two WP App cards, and now I also am getting a $50 rebate card from T-Mo. So the move to WP had paid for itself over and over!
[Windows Phone 7 General] lip:
would be great if I could buy these prepaid cards instead of having to tie a credit card to zune...
[Nexus S General] gettons:
Hi all,

I have a samsung nexus s GT-I9020 ( no rooted , no custom recovery ) and 1 week ago I received the OTA update for Ice Cream Sandwich. I updated but, after 1 week usage, I noticed serious issues with the battery. So I decided to revert back to gingerbread, by downloading a stock firmware 2.3.2-GRH78C nandroid backup and trying to do

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash system system.img

and so on.

But I do have a problem here. When, in fastboot, I first ran fastboot flash boot boot.img I got an error on the terminal

and on the phone screen I can see

Similar error happens if I try the system partition, with the following error on the terminal

and on the phone screen
[Nexus S General] Esteway.619:
Maybe u got bad downloads try redownloading the files and make sure u have the boot loader unlocked first.
[Nexus S General] reddv1:
I would suggest trying to fastboot boot cwr and flashing a zip.
[Nexus S General] gettons:
I cannot use CWR to flash it.

The reason is: I can start CWR but the nandroid backup I got from xda developers is not on the nexus s itself. Moreover CWR cannot browse the contentes of the sd, it says cannot open device.

Regardig the files, I have issued md5sum and they seem all right.

I am really struggling with it.
[HTC EVO 3D] kenny111008:
1) okay, so ive wasted about 3 hours attempting to do the carrier logo trick that i saw on YOUTUBE located here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMGFaUjTIIE

each and everytime i try to do this it never works. The theme(suave redone dark) will pop up in the theme manager then say it cannot be applied. so my first question is.... whats going on?!?! lol all im tryng to put is the carrier logo that says "illest" in red

2) i would like to also know how to change my screen indicators into the skulls indicators(ive seen some users have there indicators as skulls, or even X's and O's i do not care which one)

3) i have also seen users have a multi colored line going underneath their status bar, as well as custom icons to show 3g and service and battery(im guessing these icons are framework) so my last question is how do you do this....

this is how i would like my overall theme to look(i know how to set it up but changing the icons is where i need the help so if anyone can just show me how or send me the mtz id appreciate the xmas gift.(i tried looking at guides but they do not help at all)

Lockscreen:ikun

home: Athena HD(with either skulls or x/o indicators)

icons: Athena HD

Status Bar: Suave redone dark(with red illest carrier logo, and that multi colored line under the status bar)

so as i said, can someone help me or send this to me id thank you so much lol ik this is alot. merry xmas!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] kylew1212:
I just wanted to stop and take a minute to say merry Christmas. I hope everyone's had a great year and best of luck in 2012!

Many thanks to all developers and all who participate on the HD2 forums.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] thectjes:
You to :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] johann2204:
thanks, merry christmas and a happy new year.

jp
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chris61292:
Anyone know what the return policy for gamestop is? Tablet purchased on friday, opened today (Sunday). Experiencing horrible bugs and overall unhappy with the device ... at this point I would prefer a full refund. Much rather wait for the "nexus tablet" which will most likely beat this tablet in every way possible both hardware and software wise.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mau5trap:
Exchange only.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
As far as I know, if you open it you're not getting a refund.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chris61292:
Exchange only IMO is stupid. Its a faulty product in my eyes , and no exchange will fix it. How else would u know this without opening it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
Throw it on craigslist, you will get atleast full money back and maybe even a profit.

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
Put it on eBay or CL. What you're considering faulty others seem fine with.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chris61292:
I wonder if i can melt the plastic wrap back on... technically it was already opened when they installed stuff on it in store ...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skygunner27:
I just got home with my ATP/dock and turned it on to make some video's to upload to youtube and post here. I installed the update.

With over half a battery charge left it restarted out of nowhere. I said uhhhh ok. Then I started to play Riptide GP and it stutters every now and then for about 2 to 3 seconds....WTF. I'm currently on hold with the manager who is pissed off at me, trying to see what he can do about a refund. I've only had this thing for about an hour.

Is anyone else experiencing stuttering in Riptide GP and random restarts?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chris61292:
If you can get a refund let me know, so i have some leverage to return this POS

Wifi problems, light leaking, freezes ... etc
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CrunchyDoodle:
It took me less than five seconds to find the Gamestop return policy on their web site, so why are you asking this question? Do you want someone to make it all better? :rolleyes:

Bye. :cool:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skygunner27:
The manager said the best he could do is give me a call tomorrow. I'm about to leave to go to the store and get my money back. Hopefully someone will post some good advice soon to fix the problems I'm having. Aesthetically my unit is perfect:(

Sent from my iPad 2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
What problems are you having? I haven't got my prime in yet, but I had an original transformer and a xoom so pretty comfortable with honeycomb, I might be able to help you out.

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tbns:
You definitely have a dud. No random restarts, and riptide/shadowgun run great on mine. I would expect a new unit from them. Amazon didn't hesitate to set me up with a replacement order for my screen problems.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skygunner27:
Thanks I'm leaving now to try and return it. I opened the other 2 units that had their own defects so there's no other units available for exchange.