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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jwigginton:
Thanks - was able to get it to power on - just showed the battery screen again and shut off. So I just need to chill and let it charge. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tylermaciaszek:
Mine came completely dead so just have to wait a little while
[HTC Sensation] MRpeabodyia:
Hey guys. I have a chance to pick up a mint sensation locally for a cheap price. The seller is under the impression it is bricked. I've read through the threads for a while now but thought I would ask for some help/advice. The seller told me that he bricked the phone by trying to unroot it but has also said he was trying to "flash boot or something." He has made it clear that the phone will not turn on or show any signs of life. He has tried multiple batteries as well.

So, is there any way to ensure it is bricked? I had thought that maybe he messed up flashing a new rom.

If it is clearly bricked, what would be a good price to snag it for?

Would it be possible to buy it and contact HTC in regard to the warranty? What would this cost?

Thanks in advance,

PS; I have read about the inablility to charge after flashing CWM. I'm not sure if CWM was installed or not. I will ask that asap.
[HTC Sensation] globatron:
Sounds like an inappropriate file was flashed to hboot, in which case it's dead. Short of jtagging there is no way to fix it.
[HTC Sensation] MRpeabodyia:
Thanks for the quick reply globatron. That sucks to hear that it probably is fried. Would the HTC warranty cover this type of repair?
[HTC Sensation] mrg02d:
No, they wouldnt as it was from user error.

Matt
[HTC Sensation] MRpeabodyia:
Do you know for sure they wouldn't cover it? All morality aside it could be argued that it wasn't user error considering I'm not entirely sure what the seller did to it.
[HTC Sensation] NYCguy2020:
Well,morality aside you can always tell them that the OTA update bricked it.If you are a TMOUS customer you can try and contact T-mo first.They are usually easier to deal with than HTC.
[HTC Sensation] MRpeabodyia:
NYCguy I read through your thread discussing your dealings with Tmous. I had thought about contacting them but they have been a huge pain for me lately. (Almost to the point of ending my contract). I shot HTC an email out of curiousity so I should hear back from them soon. I've had to replace a phone before via T-mobile and it was pretty smooth. I just don't want to do it all the time as this may look odd on their end.
[HTC Sensation] MRpeabodyia:
Well I bought my "bricked" sensation. I spoke with the seller for a while and it seems he had rooted it, received notification of the OTA, and attempted to unroot it. He didn't give me specifics on the procedure he used but I'm going to read as much as I can, depending on when my monster child will let me, and attempt to fix this thing. I read about the battery tricks and will try those tonight. Any suggestions as this point guys?
[HTC Sensation] MRpeabodyia:
Well after reading and tinkering with this thing for a while it seems I have the dreaded qhsusb brick. I already spoke with HTC and it is under warranty until November of 2013. My new question is, Will HTC be able to tell the device was ever rooted? A rom was never installed so it should be stock. Seems the seller made a mistake in trying to go from s-off to s-on. Just hoping I won't have to pay much to have a new one sent from the manufacturer.

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] NYCguy2020:
Well if it's a QHSUB brick that means the phone is truely DEAD.If you can't boot into bootloader,can't charge it and can't connect to a PC,then i don't see how could they tell if it was rooted or not.There is no way for them to tell.You just tell them you bricked it while trying to install the OTA update,or do as i did and contact T-mobile.

Good luck!
[HTC Sensation] MRpeabodyia:
Thought I would update this thread for anyone who may stumble across it at a later date. I went ahead and sent my bricked phone into HTC. They repaired the phone and sent it back. I was suprised to see that they didn't send me a refurb.

I have to say that HTC were very easy to work with were quick in returning my phone.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mrbambocha:
Hi.

I wanted to update my x10 mini pro to the latest firmware. It didnt work throught the updater, it said I had the latest but I didnt (i had Baseband 006 - kernel 2.0.A.0.504). So I followed this rendeiro2005 "[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies" I downloaded the nordic version, but nothing happend, tried to update it but still said there where no updates. So then I downloaded the UK version, then It found the new update, it worked halfway through the update and then the computer died.

Now either nothing happens, I mean it doesnt find the phone via usb, or the computer dies. I tried to uninstall/reinstall PC companion with revo uninstaller, didnt work. Then I tried to start the computer in safe mode and that didnt work either. And I have tried all three different ports. I tried to turn of the phone and connect it and then the computer snap shutdown. (the usb worked fine all day today before I tried to upgrade).

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mrbambocha:
Now I¨ve tried to uninstall flashtool and the drivers installer that comes whith it, also uninstalled PC companion. And used the guide "how-to-remove-old-unused-device-drivers-in-windows-7" to deleted some drivers that I suspected have something to do with the phone. At least the computer doesnt die now. But still it doesnt find the phone when I plug it in. I tried the "silent mode trick", but didnt work either.

I dont think theres something wrong with the phone. I did a backup with titanium before but I cant get to it now since the phone isnt rooted anymore after the FW update.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] babywarez:
Do you have the Debugging mode enabled? if you have it, try disabling.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mrbambocha:
Ya tried that to. No success. Even formatted my computer. Nothing. Then I wanted to charge the phone, ordanary rechargeching, that didnt work either. So it must be something with the phone. Have no clue how to get around it. Tried hard reseting it also. Nothing. I guess is something with the new firmware upgrade. Is there any way to go back without using usb?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mrbambocha:
Is there a way to update/downgrade it wireless?

If the usb is broken, can I send it to SE and have it repaired? (The phone is secondhand without reciept)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Tommylee567:
You can send it to the SE care centre to get it repaired but you will have to pay because it is out of warranty.

regarding your pc, does usb work other than your phone? im wondering how a connection like that to the phone makes the pc go dead!

There maybe something with the pc or the phone. check with the hardware wires are connected properly and try some other usb device (pendrive etc) and check if the usb works well. then you dont need to doubt about the pc next time.

if pc works then you have to check with your phone and see if that doesnt work.

Other than that i dont know if it will be software (windows xp,7, or other s/w) matter but something on hardware. doubting the phone. so please check it out.

Thanks and good luck on your search!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mrbambocha:
Do you know how much it can cost to get it fixed?

Ive tried to reinstall windows, didnt work. Tried linux, didnt work. Ive tried other usb devices and they work. After reinstalling the phone doesnt kill the computer anymore atleast. So I guess its the phone. I wont charge when its of either.

Everything worked fine halfway through the update with pc-companion. After that the phone lost connection and never got it back since. What do you think, any chances?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] amwbt:
Haven't heard much on the development for our device. Can anyone touch on this? Are we getting close? Can we expect something soon?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mike21pr:
There was a tweet from SamMobile about a new leak being shared Jan 1 thats said to have most if not all the sources needed for a working build. So id say we are a few days off, or week or two before we have a good beta build going forward

edit: linky :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1416869

sEnT fRoM mY ExYnOs PoWeReD MoNsTeR
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] andy7g:
I just saw sammobile tweet they will send sth. to codeworkx tonight
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] PatriotXT92:
You can follow the development over in the i9100 original development forum. They have been making a lot of progress over the past few days. The best source is twitter. Follow codeworx and xplodwild as well as sammobile.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Miami_Son:
There's a freakin' sticky on this already!:rolleyes:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1307818
[General Questions and Answers] Nexu$:
I stumbled upon the project called SyncAny - basically a totally independent "dropbox"-type of service, with the bonus of having variety of sources/locations you could sync with (ftp, amazon, google, etc)

Cheers :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vyrlokar:
I'm waiting for the Prime to be released locally before I decide if I want to upgrade from my Transformer, but one important point is the compatibility with the old dock.

I understand that the TF101 is too thick for the new dock, but if the attachment ports and the 40in port at at the same place, the old dock ought to work, unless it's blocked from doing so by software. Anyone with both an old dock and a Prime can chime in?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HuskerWebhead:
I don't have the dock, but I thought I read somewhere that the attachment ports were slightly different (in size and/or location) so it would not work. I can't confirm though....So I guess I really didn't help at all. Forget I said anything. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JoeyLe:
Yes. It doesn't work.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] angileri:
What about TF101 cases will they work on the TF201? I saw a leather case at BB for the TF101 and it looks pretty nice compared to the cases that are out for the TF201, I was thinking of getting it and trying it out and then just returning it if it does not fit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayvus:
The TF201 is thinner than the TF101. So if a case made specifically for the TF101, it will fit the TF201, but it will not be snug as a bug in a rug.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] MarkF001:
Put a pad behind the tablet, to make it snug.

But, ports are in diferent locations, so cutouts won't be right
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] aznmode:
Just incase you guys didnt know.

If you've done crossix mod then this deal is even sweeter cause more games will show up in the market. Make sure you give him proper thanks.

Must be rooted to do his mod. Give Brendan proper thanks as well.

GAME ON!!!!
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] notsointeresting:
Bought 9mm and Order and Chaos ( play O&C on the iPhone too.) Gotta admit I am really diggin 9mm
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] Joecascio2000:
If you don't want to do the fix. Buy the games online and e-mail Gameloft with the order number and they will send you the A500 apks. Usually the same day from my experience, however I imagine they are gonna be kinda busy with the 99 cent sale.

I've done this twice already when I bought games on my phone that weren't available for my tab. They have great customer service, unlike E.A. (eff them)

EDIT: Speaking of which here is the direct link they sent me to download Asphalt Adrenaline HD - http://dl.gameloft.com/cm/t0/0rz0eYrFw33/Asphalt6Adrenaline.apk

So if you purchased that game just download from the link above. It still checks the market to see if you bought, so no stealing.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] fisterkev:
I am trying to buy the games online but it won't let me; it asks for my phone info :(.

I am not rooted but really want some of the gameloft games. Is there any other way?
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] crossix:
You'll have to root and do the build.prop change I posted a while back to find more games.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] fisterkev:
Yeah I was afraid of that... Seems like since these are selling fast now GL would get off their butts and make the games available to this platform. Oh well, guess my options are wait or root...
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] aznmode:
No harm rooting or doing crossix buildprop mod. It doesn't unlock bootloader. I'd do it now just so you have the games now in case you end up with another device later. You won't regret it. Follow the links I posted.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] californiarailroader:
That worked great, thanks!
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] crossix:
One thing about my device id mod is that it breaks the update function. It sends mixed signals to acer and acer responds with an invalid device type error (when looking at logcat) which is why I haven't posted this mod in the dev section. In order to use the update function you'd have to change the build.prop file back to origional.

The auto updater (and manual) will be completely broken until you restore the original build.prop.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] californiarailroader:
I tried the Manual Updater several times today with your mod, and it seems to be working okay, I just get the usual "Your device is up to date" message. Which brings me to another question, why isn't the US seeing all these updates hitting the rest of the world?
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] crossix:
It'll act like its checking for an update but its sending acer invalid data. You wont see the errors unless your looking through the logcat data. So it'll always show "Your device is up to date".
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] californiarailroader:
Oh, okay, got ya. I have the games I wanted from Gameloft, including MC3 which I bought today for 99 cents, so I may just load up my backup build.prop, though it looks like it may be a while before we see any updates in the US.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] crossix:
If you use the origional build.prop, the gameloft games wont run. They'll give an error "unsupported device" (it's dumb of gameloft to limit their games per device, but they do)...
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] californiarailroader:
Do you mean the ones that show up only after the mod?
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] crossix:
any gameloft game that doesnt support the a100, including order and chaos, 9mm, etc.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] californiarailroader:
Hmm, so is there a way to get them to play while still allowing Acer updates to come through? I guess it's not a big deal, you can always apply updates manually.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] aznmode:
Which I think is ok til ICS starts rolling out. Nothing wrong with the 3.2.1 update.zip I posted that I see any reason to really enable updater for me just to get an official 3.2.1 from acer. I'd trade being able to DL more apps and games over that. Again til ICS comes around then ill switch it back. And again thanks for your contribution crossix.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] neonjam:
gameloft

Did crossixs mod, got my gameloft apps to show up but they still say incompatible when launching them after install. Any tips?
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] aznmode:
Thats weird. Can you go to www.market.android.com on your tablet and go to the game you just purchased and it should list your compatible devices you can install it to. Do you see a500 on the list? If you dont you might not have done the mod correctly. If it does recheck the lines you edited in build prop. You mightve missed a character.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] californiarailroader:
I checked on mine and games like 9MM and MC3 are showing as compatible with my A100. All games are working with the mod for me as well.

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I agree 100%!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] andrewcezar:
I have a Samsung Galaxy 5 GT-I5500 and it works perfectly for me. Hope it will work for all. Cheers from Romania. For the download link, just pm me. Have a great day.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Kresshy:
Hi !

I want to install SlaidFastMod V2.

I flashed a new stock 2.3.5 WKS9 and already installed CWM 4 and CF-ROOT B82

As i saw I need to format the system partition to ext4 because now it's rfs

someone mentioned in the developer topic that there already needs to be an app after flashing CF-ROOT which can format my filesystem to ext4 but I can't find it

I have CWM manager, Tweaks, Superuser but i didn't see that app i can use to format the system partition.

So what should I do now ? Just flash the zip and let it on rfs ?

--- OK I GOT IT NOW JUST NEEDED TO READ THE ORIGINAL CF POST sorry for noob question :)

Thanks for the answers

Kresshy
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Malherbe:
Here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1158197
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Kresshy:
I've find it but thanks for the link :) i'll bookmark it.
[Kindle Fire General] FlashFire1:
I installed TWRP a couple days ago and whenever I rebooted the Kindle Fire, I saw the yellow triangle.

But now it doesn't come up anymore. Whenever I reboot it just shows the Kindle Fire boot screen.

I know TWRP is installed because in my /sdcard partition the TWRP folder is there with the backup I made.

So how do I get the TWRP boot screen to appear again?

Thanks :)
[Kindle Fire General] thrasherht:
You might have gotten updated. Mine did the same thing. Amazon pushed the 6.2.1 update and it undid twrp and root. Just use the kf utility to redo root,twrp, and the market stuff.
[Kindle Fire General] FlashFire1:
Well I am rooted right now.

The last thing I flashed on TWRP was the Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Pre-Rooted Secure Boot Image when I was on v6.0.

But for some reason after I flashed the Pre-Rooted boot image, it erased my root anyway?

I rerooted later using Burrito Root.

I'm thinking that when the Pre-Rooted 6.2.1 boot image erased my root, it also uninstalled TWRP too.

But because the TWRP backup folder was in /sdcard it was kept intact since the Pre-Rooted 6.2.1 boot image only replaces the /system partition.
[Kindle Fire General] thrasherht:
I don't think the pre rooted image has twrp so it got erased. You should go grab the kf utility and use that to apply root and install twrp along with market apps too.

Just check the main fire forum, the utility is at the top.
[Kindle Fire General] FlashFire1:
I am already rooted. So should I just get the KF Utility and reinstall TWRP?

If I do that, will it erase my current backup?
[Kindle Fire General] thrasherht:
No. The backup is.on your sd card it wont be effected. How are you checking for root?
[Kindle Fire General] cccodyyyy:
Maybe TWRP is there, but you system isn't booting FireFireFire.

Can you boot into your flashed ROM?
[Kindle Fire General] sadalius:
I can verify that neither of the pre-rooted 6.2.1 roms delete twrp or firfirefire. I used twrp to install both when I was using them and retained twrp on both occassions.
[Kindle Fire General] beyondlife:
I had the same issue after an update. I used the fire util to reflash twrp. It gave an error that the twrp files already existed but still re-enabled the firefirefire bootloader.
[Kindle Fire General] FlashFire1:
Maybe it's because when I was done flashing the Pre-Rooted 6.2.1 ROM, I didn't wipe the dalvik cache?

Also when it asked me to reboot, I pressed Power Off instead of System?

Could that be the problem?
[Kindle Fire General] FlashFire1:
bump.

Still need an answer to my question before I proceed.
[Kindle Fire General] thrasherht:
Did you use KFU to redo the TWRP?
[Kindle Fire General] b63:
will try to give you answers so much as i know and i'm thinking about it:

1. there are a lot of people where the prerouted update was overwritten by the OTA - there could be more reasons why: was allready in the cache folder or got pushed anyway - that's not really clear - but now you'r safe

2. the kfu don't overwrite firefirefire or twrp

3. the prerooted boot images don't overwrite firefirefire or twrp

if i'm wrong someone correct me

i think you can go on - good luck & much fun

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KFU is the easiest way - only take care if you have burritoroot allready on your kf - unistall burritoroot first and redo with kfu - and if you have driver problems don't use the drivers from kfu - use the ones from this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20855280&postcount=54
[Kindle Fire General] lovejoy777:
in kindle utility what boot status does it say
[HTC EVO 3D] darthstewie:
Well, after many searches both here and on google, I can't seem to find anything referring to my specific problem, so if this has been answered before, I apologize.

I am attempting to teach myself how to use adb in Ubuntu. I have it all set up, have updated the sdk, etc., thanks to many wonderful guides both here and elsewhere, and I have a 99-android.rules in /etc/udev/rules.d with the proper Vendor ID for the EVO 3d, and adb added to my path. Howerever, when I use adb devices, it shows no devices installed. I checked lsusb, and noticed that my phone is showing as High Tech Computers Desire/Hero with the wrong Vendor ID, which is obviously wrong. I was wondering if anyone knew what might cause this and how it can be resolved. The contents of my 99-android.rules are as follows:

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0bb4:0cba", SYMLINK+="android_adb", MODE="0666" GROUP="plugdev"
TEST=="/var/run/ConsoleKit/database", \
RUN+="udev-acl --action=$env{action} --device=$env{DEVNAME}"

Also, I am fairly new to linux, so if there is some command line magic involved, could you please explain what the commands are doing so I can understand what I'm fixing, instead of just doing a copy/paste?

Thank you in advance.
[HTC EVO 3D] joeykrim:
On the 100% stock Ubuntu 11.10 64 bit system, should be able to simply plug in the device and access it via adb. Only caveat will be, you'll need root access w/o setting up the udev rules. Simple command: sudo ./adb devices from the sdk/platform-tools directory should list the device.

The only issue I've had is when using VirtualBox, by default, it grabs USB connections and forwards them to the Virtual Machine which results in the linux side of ./adb devices showing nothing.

Hope that might help!
[HTC EVO 3D] darthstewie:
Thanks for that, but I do know how to use adb. My problem is that adb is showing no devices listed, and when I lsusb so that I can see what linux is reporting as being listed to my ports, it is showing up as being a desire/hero with the wrong vendor id, which is what I think is causing adb not to see it.
[HTC EVO 3D] laie1472:
Try this

reboot your pc/laptop.

Then boot your phone into recovery and plug it in. Then from command line

./adb kill-server

Then to enabled it

./adb start-server

Then

./adb devices

See if that helps any.

Locked & Loaded

""shooter on Deck""
[HTC EVO 3D] darthstewie:
Actually, I think I figured it out. Whenever I reboot my phone, it switches from being ok to adb not seeing it and the wierd lsusb reporting. If I reboot without it connect via usb, everything is fine. I'm thinking it's in the ROM and/or kernel I'm using.
[HTC Rezound] Geoi1006:
This is the biggest drawback to a stock Rezound!! Is this an issue we're addressing? I think we'd all appreciate a definite focus on this when cooking roms devs. Also I'd like to thank you guys for all your hard work and dedication. Its greatly appreciated!
[HTC Rezound] mdisbrow:
I'm running cleanrom 1.0 after a few initial sleep of deaths its running smooth and has noticeably better battery life been playing all morning and still at 85%
[HTC Rezound] jmorton10:
Most ROMs don't really affect battery life much (if at all) unless they include a stripped down lean kernel also.

~John
[HTC Rezound] a.mcdear:
I've gone through and removed a bunch of the unused HTC/Sense related files from /system/apps after switching to ADW EX, my battery life is already noticeably better. I accidentally removed some important HTC Lockscreen related files though, so I'm trying to go back and figure out which files I need to restore...

My free RAM also went from average ~150MB to around ~400MB too, so obviously Sense is a huge drain on resouces and battery life.