yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] garlick2:
Yes, you're absolutely correct that if you take a screen grab and the screen grab shows the error, then it's software.

The screen grab will only register what is coming from the source BEFORE it sends information to the display. That's registered in the OS pre-GPU even. So that definitely confirms software not hardware.

From there, that sounds like it could be a driver issue more than anything else. I'm not fully versed, yet, on how android works from a driver perspective. I know it's similar to Linux, but is java language driven...or at least that's my rudimentary knowledge. Something in the code is causing this, and would be more of a question for a motorola software engineer than a hardware person.

Also, from that perspective, Motorola probably shouldn't be allowing RMA's on the devices because it's not a hardware failure, but that's probably a discussion that needs to happen between Verizon and Motorola.

I'll see if my friend that works at Moto Mobility knows about this, or if there's internal discussions about this, and get back to you guys.

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AMOLED technology is not all that different from LCD technology. The difference is just where the light source is coming from. In LCD's the light source is behind the active matrix sub pixel array that creates your RGB color schemes.

AMOLED's use the actual materials that make up the active matrix as the light source. Eliminating the need for the backlight assemblies, but still requiring the same "pixel" configuration to work.

So pixels are still able to stick in either technology, and one is not better than the other when it comes to quality, or number of pixel defects per panel, as the production process by which they create the substrates only is a slight variation.

In fact, because the organic material is a bit harder to apply than a standard active matrix, you actually end up with higher failures per substrate.

Hence why AMOLED's are only seen in small sizes, because it's not cost effective to produce larger substrates since more waste is created based on bad applications of the materials.

There are starting to be newer application methods that are going to come online in the next couple of years that will increase output vs waste, which will bring AMOLED substrate costs down, but right now that's not the case.

I'm actually headed to China in March to visit one of these new facilities that Tianma is building just outside of Shenzhen.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] yyhd:
That is terrific info! And welcome to China next March. If you were visiting Shanghai, I'd gladly show you around. :]
[Motorola Droid RAZR] con5tant:
fuuu...Verizon wouldn't let me exchange it because the pixels weren't "prominent" enough :rolleyes:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] milesg:
Just received my new RAZR after spotting a bright pixel and a few dark ones on my old handset.

Pleased to report that there are no bright or dark pixels on this one! :)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] goldenchyld21:
Dead pixels drive me NUTS!

Verizon should let you exchange them, that sucks if they didnt.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] con5tant:
yea, i actually went to a different Verizon store and they gave me a replacement phone without looking twice (now i'm just waiting for it to arrive in the mail) :)

hopefully it's not all messed up like the Amazon batches
[Motorola Droid RAZR] starscream.:
hey guys,

so... i've just paid for one of these and picking it up in the next few days but after reading this thread i am very worried...

so then... what should i do?

do you guys still think i should get it or change to something else?

thanks.

*** also can the people with the pixel issues confirm which model phone you have? XT910 or XT912?***

=)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] torikorocks:
Exchange mine for a new one and I've got the same problems blotches and stuck pixels.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] neuropass:
Ok so basically for what I understood ny some reading is that when you use ODIN to flash ROM's you get the flash-counter +1 and bye bye warranty.

Can the flash counter be reset ? if so how do you do it? is that done by flashing back the stock ROM?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] shansmi:
right now the only way to reset the counter is with uart. I am sure this will change down the line but for now that is all we have.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] djrbx:
I saw uart mentioned before but still having a hard time researching it. Care to explain how do I go about obtaining and using one?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] erykz:
Just to share my experience. I flashed rom two times until now and my counter is still to zero. I never used Odin to root or flash.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] SnackCracker:
Did you use Odin to flash CWM?

I know once you have CWM you can just flash the rom. zip through recovery (and don't need to use Odin).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] silver03wrx:
Rom counter does not trip with stock Samsung firmware
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] draztikrhymez:
I used Odin to root and go back to stock after using multiple roms, still at zero on counter
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] erykz:
I root with this method

http://jjpda.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-root-galaxy-note-safest-way.html

it works for the skyrocket and many other phones.

after that I downloaded cwm from the market and I installed it as an regular application. never used Odin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] silver03wrx:
You can also root then use rommanager to install cwm from tye tmobile gs2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] neuropass:
Thanks that's what I wanted to know.
[EVO 4G General] jbattlesjr:
I just picked this Evo up with this issue thought it might be an easy fix. I ahve searched on this forum and google wit no luck.

The phone is showing that the battery is charging when unplugged. I go to the setting and check the battery it says "charging" "A/C USB".

I have tried 3 different batteries with the same result.

Any suggestions?

SUPERSONIC EVT2-3 SHIP S-ON

HBOOT-2.16.0001

MICROP-041f

TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac

RADIO-2.15.00.0808
[EVO 4G General] Notorious:
Might be the charger port
[EVO 4G General] jbattlesjr:
I thought about that. It is charging a battery now and but not recognized by my PC. My PC will recognize it in hboot.
[EVO 4G General] Notorious:
Have you tried a different cable?
[EVO 4G General] jbattlesjr:
Yes I have tried about 3 of 4 on 2 different PCs.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coreytownsend:
I have searched these threads for the last 2 hours and have come across many different approaches to rectifying this problem...im unfortunately lost.

I bought a new Fascinate for my son for xmas with hopes to put ICS on it for him.

I followed these instructions

galaxyforums.net/forum/fascinate-rs-guides/1967-how-root-froyo-gingerbread-your-fascinate.html

Everything seemed to go according to plan. I rebooted and it hangs on the Samsung logo infinitely...have attempted to reboot several times. Wiped data and cache and started over repeatedly. I can get back into the orange CWM voodoo lagfix recovery v3.0.2.8x.ti and navigate around, but its the only place I can get.

I apologize for my lack of understanding here, Im just a bit overwhelmed and feeling the pressure since xmas is just around the corner. If anyone can help me with this, I would be eternally grateful. I am truly at a loss right now.

Thanks,

Corey
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zander78:
Try using the cwr 4 for Odin. Worked for me. Try staying away from the orange 3 as I've had problems with it my self.

Edit: here's cwr 4 for Odin: http://goo.gl/7DmxF
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zander78:
Step 1. (assuming you know what your doing) flash the cwr in Odin.

Step 2. Do the 3 finger recovery after it flashes. Easiest way for me is to leave battery out while it flashes then after flashing take out cord pop in the battery and go to the recovery.

Step 3. (Assuming you have the ics .zip on the SD) flash the file from cwr.

Step 4. Should boot up in about 2-5 minutes
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coreytownsend:
First, thank you for the replies!

I downloaded the CWR 4 and used odin to put it on, booted into CWR just fine (blue in color) and selected the original file to use (su-2.3.6.1.x.zip) still hanging on the samsung screen for now, but its only been 2 minutes thus far. Im wondering if I messed up when I did step 8 which was the stock kernel.tar.md5 as I did not check to see if I was running froyo or Gingerbread...I assumed it was Froyo and the step was needed.

Still hanging at the screen but will give it a few more minutes.

Can I just flash with ics from here and skip this step?

Way more than I thought it was going to be for tonight as I have to be back at the hospital at 0630 in the AM with a clear mind :)
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zander78:
Follow section 3 of this guide.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] awskier08:
Just following the installation steps again fro CM7.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dolanman:
Hi guys,

I'm in the exact same situation here. I followed step 5 on the page that zander linked to above to root the fascinate from gingerbread but can't get past the samsung logo even after everything seemingly goes a-ok. I don't have an ics rom on the sd card and I'm assuming Corey does not either since we were following the same instructions just to root the phone before we got started with ics. I only have the su-2.3.6.1.x.zip file on my sd. I'm downloading the EH03 rom from section 3 of the guide but will this process work since I don't have ics on the sd card? Is there a way to access the sd card from my pc still? ... Don't know where to go from here. Any further help would be amazing, and thanks for the help so far :)

Brendan
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k_nivesout:
Are you able to get into recovery? Because you can access the SD card from there, or use a card reader if you have one.

You don't need to root before flashing a rom, just follow the instructions to flash ICS: essentially you just odin EH03, odin CWM, boot into recovery, then flash the rom.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dolanman:
K I was successful last night flashing ICS!!!

Here's what I did Corey... don't know if it's the easiest exactly but it didn't take that long...

Follow step 4 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1238070

I used the EH03 file to get a stock Gingerbread ROM.

I used Jt's ICS build, and with his you need to first flash a BML ROM before you flash the ICS, so I flashed PWBG from here

http://www.mediafire.com/?c37loxth85zn2ti and used the following directions...

http://www.galaxyforums.net/forum/s...-01-eh09-odin-2-3-4-pwgb-v2-0b3-tw-based.html

I then put the ICS ROM on the sd card while loaded up in PWGB, it's the version 3 rom from the 11/28 update found here

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/9687-rom-aosp-ics-extreme-alphalulz-v2-1118/

and used cwm4 to flash it.

Worked like a charm! :) It didn't take very long besides waiting for the download for the EH03 which took an hour - hour n a half. Hope this helps.

Merry Xmas Everyone

Brendan
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thethought321:
After unrooting my phone I found that I was no longer getting the green bars I would normally always get on wifi or 4g. My google accounts are all connected and sync however I'm a little worried that my phone isn't properly connected to google servers. I tried unrooting through the zedomax rom and through odin but still no go. I haven't received the OTA update yet either so I doubt it's something on T-mobile's behalf.

Any Idea's on how I can restore full stock with the green bars?

Thanks in Advance!! :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noodles2224:
Thats only in custom rom or if you flashed the aosp icons? Because samsung released the phone with just gray icons..
[HTC Inspire 4G] desertbull:
I have cyanogenmod 7 latest version installed on my HTC inspire and having trouble with alot of the marketplace android apps. Says my device is not compatable. Some of the apps are Facebook and any of the office apps as well. Does this have anything to do with the Roman I installed? Any suggestions?
[HTC Inspire 4G] jpcdeux:
Is probably the dpi of your device. Had that issue before. Use Root Explorer and go to System - edit Build.prop to a DPI of 240. If its set to less it'll give that error.

See LCD density in middle of screenie
[HTC Inspire 4G] desertbull:
android market place

I tried that already. Still not working.
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
After you change the dpi back to 240

Did you reboot and clear market cache.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jpcdeux:
Forgot to mention that. Figured that was a given.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] protomanez:
Alright, so sorry if this has already been mentioned before, but I am just tired of googling around threads for an answers so I'm resorting to the Q&A. So I've just picked up a Bell Samsung Galaxy S II and have tried to use a tutorial off of http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...lock-root-bell-galaxy-s2-step-step-guide.html. Generally I have worked with rooting many htc devices but the SSGS2 was my first samsung device which is new grounds to me so I'm not really sure what to do about this problem. Everything goes fine until I reach the part where I have to root the phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4. Whenever I try to root it, Odin gives <ID:0/006> Added!!

<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> zImage

and stays at zImage. Yes I am in download mode and yes I have enabled debugging under development.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cangir:
Did you disabled Kies? If not stop it with taskmanager
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
No root on XDA ???

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattyh77:
I've had the same trouble with cf root kk2. Stuck on Zimage. I've rooted before with this, but this file is giving me trouble. Can't figure it out yet. Tried downloading the file again from chainfires thread. I'll figure it out sometime after christmas I guess.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
**Disclaimer**

**I Take NO Responsibility in bricking your device**

For those of you who have a rooted device, ads suck, don't they?

Well here is the most up-to-date HOSTS file to help remove most ads (including ads in games/apps)

Needed:

Rooted Device

Root Explorer (Or another file manager that has /system/ directory access)

Attached hosts File

Step 1: Download and unpack hosts.zip

Step 2: Transfer hosts file to internal memory

Step 3: BACKUP Original hosts file (hosts.backup)

Step 4: Replace new hosts file from internal memory into directory /system/etc/

-Delete original (MAKE SURE THERE IS A BACKUP)

-Copy in new hosts

Step 5: Give full permissions to new hosts file

Step 6: Reboot

If there is any connectivity problems, replace the old hosts file

What this does:

Just like any other hosts file (on your PC), this tells the OS to route any website/ip that fall into a giant list of "ad" domains, to route back to 127.0.0.1 (you)... meaning, when an app/website asks for www.i_am_an_ad.com, instead of getting the ad, it gets a null response from yourself!

If you didn't understand the directions or what this is:

I DO NOT recommend customizing your Prime. I come from a Galaxy S, which you don't need balls to mess with, its nearly unbrickable.. this device..however is.. Do no attempt any messing with the /system/ folder without knowledge!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Superguy:
How does this differ than using an ad block app like Adfree?

Not trying to be a prick ... just curious.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
no bloat. and can actually be incorporated into a ROM

also, this blocks ads at the source, i dont know how adfree blocks it, but i dont ever use ad-blocking programs, that means they the app can see your traffic..

ide rather some internal script doing the job it does with every bit of data in my phone than some external app.. we all should know about DOLPHIN logging user traffic...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
Ad-away is the best app. It dies same thing, just installs a hosts file. Makes it in easy ui, and more noob proof. Also easier to update hosts file.

I like this way too, especially like you mentioned to be included in roms.

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
There are multiple apps in the market that do exactly this...but easier.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
yes, but said aps, again, cannot be included in roms. this is mainly for custom roms.

personally, i would rather incorporate this into my roms before i flash, then download some app that does it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Charsher47:
I'd rather use an app that updates the host file with the latest ad addresses as they become known rather replacing it manually. But that's just me ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
again.. its for people making roms, mainly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
Ok, even if you bake it into a ROM, which is "what this is for" you would still have to manually update the host file to adapt to new Ad domains....yes?

I'm not trying to crap on your work here, just trying to understand the advantages this has over using a market app, which in itself can be baked into a ROM with developers permission.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
yeah, but every release culd have it updated. I know most developers just don't put out one version of the rom and call it a day. Most update there roms at least 2-3 times a month if there is still a need for it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
agreed. this just reduces bullcrap 3rd party apps you don't need. roms are updated weekly at the latest, normally (at least in my galaxy s forum). throw in the host file every time and you are set. not some
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] LNKNPRKFN:
Well I thank you for your time and effort... I followed your directions and BAM my prime is adfree...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
AdFree is one of the first root apps I downloaded. Just easier as a user and I love blocking ads!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Haro912:
Was just coming in here to say that. Way to beat me to it :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MrPhilo:
Atleast upload a more recent one...

http://www.multiupload.com/SAQUI2FOBH
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Itaintrite:
I use AdAway. There's an updated host almost every day.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
yeah, they are great and everything, but that's just one more app you have to run in the background, taking up that much more system resources.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
i agree, when we start pushing roms out, it'll be much easier to just update the hosts files with the ROMS then installing that app every time you update the rom
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] justwonder:
I use adfree and I don't let it run in background and it still works, you only install app again if you update to different ROM, or you must swipe everything every time, but you have to install all of your apps again as well, install one more app won't make a dent to your finger, or you can use Titanium Backup
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Seirÿu:
I'm surprised this hasn't been baked in CM7/8 or the upcoming CM9 yet.

Would be pretty easy to add it in the customize for most any ROM.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] huytrang90:
You can use system tuner or autostarts to stop adfree from running at startup. Worth autoworkers you can actually control various android event that app register, thus prevent it from running and consuming power.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rand4ll:
Or you could just override the host file...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kMogs17:
Cm8 never happened unless they recently started some project i dont know about, which wouldnt make sense because whose looking for cm8 when we have cm9
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Phily757:
Adfree also changes the hosts file ;)

Adfree ftw :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SalsaForte:
AdFree does not take resources at all. A tiny bit of resources, and you don't to go through a manual update process. I can live with the tiny resource overhead of AdFree, it saves me the trouble to do manual updates.

IMO, the best things are the things the users forget. If you forget about something, it's either is well done or it's useless. AdFree is well done, install it once and forget about it, because it gets the job done.

And for ROMS developers, if you have the knowledge to build a ROM, you surely know how and where to get an up-to-dare hosts files. Google it...

If I was to develop a ROM, I would not be sure to include a custom hosts files. Some users may want to see the ads, who knows!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DroidHam:
Installed Ad.Free after reading this thread and now Dice.Player.Ad force closes the application...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yasir2r:
Hey guys,

I was using Galaxy tab 7 since 6 months, yesterday i upgraded it to Galaxy Tab 7 Plus (P6200 with Honeycomb 3.2).

Basically i use my tab to make sip (voip) calls for example through Fring, Nimbuzz etc. it was working perfect in older version. But in newer one, when i try to make any call, it immediately disconnects.

There is also a genuine SIP setting in the tab, but same problem.

I have also installed SIP Driod, SAME PROBLEM.

Please let me know is there any special setting?

I have re-installed all above application, have done factory reset, rebooting many time. but :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yasir2r:
No one knows solution for my problem????

PLEASE HELPPPPP
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yasir2r:
Still waiting ...................
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yogeesharma:
Dear Devs,

I was facing a problem related to Airplane Bug on Miui/CM7 roms, so i googled related to this but couldnot find anything of help. So thought of asking for your help..

1) Whenever i flash a stock or custom froyo/eclair/GB rom, it detects my network which is BSNL india without any problem

2) But when i flash any CM7 or ICS rom, my phone doesnot come out of Airplane mode at all..

3) So, i tried everything, but of no use.. IMEI is good ... nothing is corrupted

4) Yesterday, when i changed SIM card to other operators present in india, the airplane bug is gone

5) so i feel that problem is either with BSNL operator or may be with sim card as every other operators sim cards gets registered and there is no airplane bug there.. ( i tried Airtel/Docomo/Vodafone/Idea networks)

Is it do with RIL..

Kindly help me as this is same problem faced by so many people around globe with their operators..

High Rgds
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ngenhit:
Okay!!! So i'm not alone in this. I thought it was some other issue.

It's there with BSNL Network [ India ] . The radio doesn't turn on at all!. i flashed the JVT Modem as well ( Which works with samsung ROMs in the same network). The issue has been there since ICS Build 6/7 and MIUI also now. No networks showing. The radio is not turning on.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sathwik718:
thank god!

I always thought it was my phone.:(

So it is an issue with BSNL.:mad:

please post a solution if there is any.

Thank you.