yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alil2cul4u:
Sorry its taken so long to reply, when i say I changed the SU in /system/xbin, I opened windows cmd and ran "adb shell" "cd to /system/xbin" "rm ./su" then "exit" still in the cmd i adb pushed the su file that i extracted from this file su-2.3.1-efgh-bin-signed.zip (thanks to goo-inside.me) with "adb push C:\su /system/xbin" I then pushed superuser.apk to /system/app with "adb push C:\superuser.apk /system/app" then "adb reboot" and when it turns back on you are fully rooted. now download gapps from goo-inside.me then extract the system/app from the zip you need to install GoogleServicesFramework.apk OneTimeInitializer.zip SetupWizard.apk Talk.apk Gmail.apk Vending.apk with "adb push *.apk /system/app"
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Karismatic.Blasphemy:
Hey guys, I recently purchased a Xperia Arc from the net for a very cheap price and it turned out the phone was Imei locked (duh),

My question is, is there a way to unlock it or a solution like rebel sim or something?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Karismatic.Blasphemy:
Bump
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
ALL CREDITS TO ALIENWOLF426!!!!!! This is no invention of mine

This is a modified market which will still let you download apps with a LCD density other than 240. Only problem is that paid apps don't work due to the apk not being signed by Google.

Permissions are Rw, r, r.

Use root explorer to copy the apk to system/app and then rename the file to vending.apk. Make sure to rename the original vending.apk to something like vending.apk1 or keep a backup somewhere

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=827556&d=1324670670
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
I would think this would detect magnetic fields but why is it included maybe will this work with the Trans sleeve because it has magnets and make the tablet sleep when you close it?

edit

Nevermind it's just a compass lol
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
Disclaimer

This may work on other versions - I can't see any reason why not - but the only ones it is confirmed working for is the i9023 and the i9020A running 2.3.6 and the Nexus S 4G running 2.3.7. If you use this to root other handsets then reply in the thread and I'll update this. This assumes you are starting with a completely stock Nexus S.

About

This works with Windows only by using DooMLoRD's excellent Easy Rooting Toolkit to root without deleting your data in under a minute.

Credits

This is a noob-friendly mashup of various tutorials and sources to provide you with root access on the stock Gingerbread ROM, and nothing else. Credits to DooMLoRD, for his amazing toolkit and kursk for the original i9023 tutorial that made me think :p Consider donating to DooMLoRD if you find this helpful.

Steps to Root your handset

I hope that some people find this useful.
[Nexus S General] marcelnn:
But what's wrong with just flashing the signed superuser zip from stock recovery or any other superuser zip from cwm?
[Nexus S General] t1n0m3n:
Unlocking the boot-loader erases the phone. Hence the "Non-Destructive" part of the title.
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
Yes, this method does it in under a minute and doesn't wipe your phone, making it easier for people who are new to modding or just want an easy and quick root.
[Nexus S General] seedvt:
Rooted an 9020a stock 2.3.6. Great work, thanks.
[Nexus S General] Sneeze1066:
. zing!
[Nexus S General] lsharir:
Can someone please confirm if this works for i9020T OTA 4.0.3?
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
I don't *think* it will work on ICS...but you could give it a try, or wait for someone else to if you don't want to :)
[Nexus S General] infamousteeboy:
Couple quick noob questions...

Does this unlock the bootloader?

Is this considered the old fashion way of rooting the NS4G?

I've tried the One Click Root by ShabbyPenguin with no luck

So I'm lookin to get this NS4G runnin 2.3.7 Gingerbread rooted..

Hoping someone can answer these questions for me thanks.

FWIW I'm not a complete noob I'm coming from a rooted EVO4G so I'm a noob in the NS4G area completely lol thanks in advanced
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
I've just checked my Nexus S i9023 and it appears the boot loader is still locked, in answer to your question. It is not possible to unlock the boot loader without wiping all your personal data.

Hope this helps.
[Nexus S General] infamousteeboy:
Not really....

I'm not really worried about the phone being wiped clean I could careless its not my phone Im just confused about rooting this NS4G..and what actions need to be taken to do so...

I ran the One Click Root by Shabby but I keep getting

"error: device not found"

And I've installed every single driver that I've found and I still get the same error running the one click root

I guess my question should've been

What's another way to root the ns4g without the one click root?

Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
Sorry, I forgot to answer your other questions :p

This method can be used to root a Nexus S 4G: I can't confirm it personally because I'm in the UK and don't have access to any kind of 4G tech, but "Samsung Nexus S 4G 2.3.7" is listed in the supported devices post here in DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit Thread
[Nexus S General] infamousteeboy:
Awesome I'll give it go this evening thanks for answering the other threads Ive posted are dead nobody answers questions so I'm gonna proceed in hitting your thanks button. Lol

Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
Yeah it can occasionally seem a bit like no one answers :P

Glad I helped.
[Nexus S General] Malanarth:
Worked on my Rogers Nexus S I9020A, Thanks!
[Nexus S General] infamousteeboy:
Didn't work what windows should I be running to do this?

Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!
[Nexus S General] rumpagump:
question

I run the runme file and every step gets a

"the system cannot find the path specified"

error

then it says all done and the phone never reboots and nothing changes

I have installed the samsung drivers and tried again and still nothing changes

so . . .

now what?
[Nexus S General] krex:
Sorry, I don't understand. How you can install custom ROM as mentioned in OP if bootloader stays closed? Does it give only root access, doesn't it?
[Nexus S General] titan13131:
I'm getting a nexus s i9020T soon and was wondering if this root method might work for it? When it comes to computers I'm a complete idiot. If something does go wrong I'll be clueless how to fix it. The reason I want to root is to remove some apps I can't uninstall and also so I can do a full backup including app data. If this method is not suitable what is the best way to do it? A super easy one click method would be preferable. Thanks!
[Nexus S General] infamousteeboy:
Yes! This Method Works! If you follow this step by step! It will Unlock the bootloader and give root access! I just rooted this morning ladies and gents!
[Nexus S General] infamousteeboy:
Thanks again brown for the guidance and the help you gave me I rooted this morning took me a bit to figure it out but I got it. I wasn't doing one step. Which was putting the phone in fastboot mode! Thanks again!
[Nexus S General] krex:
You kidding us... :D
[Nexus S General] infamousteeboy:
My bad mine was locked when I got it

Oh...And Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
This only gives you root access. You are then free to, for example, unlock your bootloader, flash a custom recovery and then install ROMs. Or just use the stock ROM with root access.

Try following this guide to make sure your drivers are all installed properly. Check you have the Android SDK installed correctly and added to your PATH(if you use Windows). Check that USB Debugging is enabled on your phone and that the SDK can see your phone by running the "fastboot devices" command. You may also need to add lines to the Google USB drivers, I had to do this to get fastboot working. Details here.

I cannot confirm whether or not this will root a i9020T. Sorry.

Just to clear things up: this method WILL NOT unlock your bootloader, it will only give you root access.
[Nexus S General] AaronMT:
Anyone have an OSX or Linux equivalent script?
[Nexus S General] infamousteeboy:
Ooooh...well I don't know what I did that unlocked the bootloader...o_O

My bad for telling the other dude it did now I'm confused lol

TrevE Supporter!
[Nexus S General] titan13131:
It's ok, I managed to root it using NexusSHacks's guide. Thanks for responding :-)
[Nexus S General] Jjday7:
Can someone point me in the right direction for unlocking the bootloader after using this method of getting root?

I have a nexus s i9020a.
[Nexus S General] infamousteeboy:
CLICK RIGHT HERE

TrevE Supporter!
[Nexus S General] Samuel L Kitty:
wifi tehter

when you gain root access to the nexus s 4g does root access enable you to use wifi??? that the only reason why I want to root is to use my internet for my laptop?? HELP? plz plz
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
I think Gingerbread includes wifi tethering, and USB tethering but they can be a bit temperamental, so root using this guide and then install this app which will let you tether your phone easily over wifi.

Hope this helps.
[Nexus S General] Samuel L Kitty:
works

works for nexus s 4g 2.3.7....
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
Glad to hear it :)
[Nexus S General] nitrix:
Any idea if this works for nexus s 4.0.3?
[Nexus S General] ryuken80:
I try this on ICS and stuck at waiting for device,my problem is i dont have recovery at my nexus s ICS,there anyone can help me fix this issue?
[Nexus S General] Rblacula:
Glad someone gave me the link to this! I rooted and am using this the backup my stuff with MyBackup Root then installing ICS and restoring! No data loss ftw!
[Nexus S General] vyzhael:
I'd like to get back to this question: Did anybody try it yet?

Thanks!
[Nexus S General] gm`:
There r other ways to root ics even without unlockin BL

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1463564
[Nexus S General] csi123:
Shouldn't this thread be a "sticky"? This is way more useful than the normal root method.

I wish I notice this thread before I rooted mine. :-(
[Nexus S General] Basche:
just to confirm, this won't void warranty as the bootloader isn't unlocked? And I'm free to flash any ROMs and Kernels?
[Nexus S General] Rblacula:
not roms and kernels, but you can use root applications like ad blockers and root toolbox etc.
[Nexus S General] Basche:
since it gives root access, i can use back-up apps like titanium backup? then if i wanted to flash ROMs and Kernels, wouldn't that back-up also be deleted if i'm unlocking the bootloader?
[Nexus S General] vukc:
Hello all,

I am fairly new to this game or rooting and installing custom rom's hence I hope you will have understanding for my following questions.

I think I have successfully rooted my Nexus S I9020A which is currently on GB 2.3.6. Why I say "I think" is because I'm not sure :)

I do see Superuser Icon in my apps and I was able to download and install "Rom Manager" as well as "Titanium Backup". I did backup all my apps and information using Titanium Backup. In Rom Manager is "installed" flash clockwork mod recovery - 5.0.2.0" So I would guess that my phone is rooted - correct?

However when from ROM Manager I chose to "backup the current ROM" my phone restarts ... goes into "recovery mode" ... I get the droid with exclamation mark and using volume up down and power I get into the menu options. Now "problem" here is that I see only 4 menu options....nothing for backup.

It is also to note that when my phone boots under the "Google" logo I don't see an "unlocked lock icon"....

I would like to flash CynogenMod 3.4 onto my Nexus S and revert all the backed up applications......

Where am I making error in the procedure, and how to get this CinogenMod 3.4 installed and re-install backed up application if I have deleted and wiped clean my phone?

I am confused, completely.....every single thread on this forum talks about different ways of flashing and backing up.

Please help and advice.

Thank you.

P.S. I am on Rogers network
[Nexus S General] gm`:
You have to unlock bootloader

You need to download sdk android tools and use: flashboot oem unlock in fastboot mode

But be aware once you unlock BL you will lose all data basically this wipes ur phone.

Once bootloader is unlocked you can flash clockword recovery mode

Fastboot recovery cwm.img

Then all need to do follow instruction how to flash new ROM

Wipe and install zip from sdcard
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
To clear some things up:

This method does not unlock your bootloader. Unlocking your bootloader wipes your phone for security reasons. Hence, the "Non Destructive" part of the title.

Completing this guide will give you root access, allowing you to use apps such as Root Explorer and Titanium Backup. Titanium Backup is used to backup your apps and settings when moving from one ROM to another.

However, if you wish to install a different ROM then you must unlock the bootloader , which will wipe your data. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with a non destructive root to give you SU permissions, and if you wish to install a new ROM, the bootloader must be unlocked.
[Nexus S General] Basche:
just to clarify, anything that is backed up, for example using titanium backup, will be wiped when unlocking bootloader?
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
Anything on your internal phone storage will be wiped when unlocking the bootloader. To save your Titanium backups, copy the folder off your phone onto your PC, then unlock the bootloader, and you can copy the folder back on and restore your backup.

Hope this helps.
[Nexus S General] WSchroyen:
I have used this method to root and then later on noticed that it didn't unlock the bootloader. I need to do this to be able to flash new ROM's.

I have found this guide (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1007782) to completely root and unlock your phone, but since this device is already rooted: do I have to follow each step or is there a risk that I do something wrong now I have rooted my device already? Do I need to skip some steps? Or first unroot my device?

In other words, what steps do I need to follow to safely unlock the bootloader to be able to flash new ROM's?
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
You should be fine with just booting into the Bootloader Interface and then using the fastboot oem unlock command. That section will unlock the bootloader for you. Remember all storage in the phone will be wiped!
[Nexus S General] WSchroyen:
Can you explain that a bit in more detail? Reboot with Power and volume and what do i need to do on my pc?
[Nexus S General] TheManicGibbon:
Boot your phone up into the Bootloader interface by holding the Power and Volume Up buttons.

This will unlock your bootloader and wipe all data from the phone, if you have all your drivers and SDK installed correctly. Remember to backup any and all data you wish to keep from the phone.

Assuming you have a Windows PC: Navigate to your Android SDK directory on your hard drive, hold the shift key on your keyboard and right click on the folder "tools".

Select "Open command window here".

Type "fastboot oem unlock" [without the quotes] and press Enter.

Use the volume up and down buttons to select Yes and use the Power button to select your choice. All data will be wiped from the Nexus.

It should take a short amount of time to unlock. If it has completed successfully, on the bootloader interface screen you should see "LOCK STATE - UNLOCKED". When you next boot up the Nexus, the Google logo screen will have an unlocked padlock at the bottom denoting your unlocked bootloader.

Hope this helped!
[Nexus S General] Gambler_3:
Will this work for stock 4.0.4??
[Nexus S General] nmrso:
Hi

Hi

i'm using Nexus S i9023 and my phone was rooted in 2.3.6 but with the OTA upgrade to 4.0.4 lost it.

I'm a user of titanium backup but i've a great amount of aplication witch i don't want to loose any data.

If somebody knows how to Non-Destructive Root please post.

Thanks
[Nexus S General] Hushpower:
Thanks very much, Gibbon. I was using Nexusshacks' procedure (NS 2.3.6) but this is so much easier with Superuser and Busybox, whatever that is (as well as not blowing up all my data)!
[Nexus S General] nolook:
looking for this solution too
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Julian2103:
Just wondering, how much free RAM do you guys have on your Notes? I have only about half empty even after using advanced task killer pro. My max is only 792 MB too
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobnut:
That is perfectly normal. Don't worry.

The rest is used by the system.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jade Eyed Wolf:
Ideally you really don't want to use task killers to "free up RAM." The Android OS is plenty capable of managing your resources, and frankly, you'd want to see your RAM being completely utilized by whatever you have running, otherwise it's just sitting there doing nothing. More utilized RAM means more applications that don't have to waste time and energy loading and placing themselves in RAM again anyway.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Julian2103:
I see. Am just looking for ways to make things smoother. Not that it isnt already :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jade Eyed Wolf:
Understood. Task Killers will not necessarily make anything smoother, and could possibly bog things down (killed tasks re-starting and placing themselves back in RAM anyway). Unless you are having problems killing specific tasks and you know exactly what you're doing, avoid using task killers as your go-to resource management tool.

What exactly are you trying to make smoother? The launcher (going from homescreen to homescreen etc.)? If that's the case, I would recommend trying different launchers; TouchWiz is known to be laggy. Experiment with things like ADW EX, or Nemus launcher, or GoLauncher etc.

Personally, I use SPB Shell 3D. It's expensive, and some say that it's too resource intensive (an hence a battery drain), but I haven't run into those issues. It is very smooth and beautiful though because it offloads the homescreen rendering to the GPU, thus freeing up the CPU for other stuff.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Souai:
ive been using SPB Shell 3d too. havent heard anything about it being too resource intensive though, ive always had better performance and smoother homescreens with SPB. it also uses less ram than touchwiz.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Homeuser66:
I used to be able to double tap my HOME button on my droid and it would automatically launch the VoiceTalk app while I was driving. Then I updated the firmware to allow for WI-FI calling and now it no longer launches the app. I can't figure out how to set it back up. So here I am posting to you great and all knowing people....looking for an answer. It is not a setting that I manually did, that I am aware of, as I have 2 of these phones and both of them have the same issue.

Thanks in advance!

Post Edit: I contacted T-Mobile and apparently, they removed it from the double tap feature and if you now hold down the search glass in the lower right hand corner, it will bring up 4 apps you can use. I still like the double tap feature, but might have to live with this change....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D3VI0US:
today was my first time trying CM7.1 .. i like how it look it gaves the pure google's gingerbread and that's what makes CM special ..anyway after i flashed the zip file and boot into the rom i went to rom manager to get google apps but everytime i press download rom or update rom it tells i have to get the latest version of rom manager then it force close i reflashed the rom once more but still so i had to manually download the google apps after that .. so any idea why the rom manager doing this .. also i did wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D3VI0US:
...... anyone?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peachpuff:
Download gapps from here and manually install it from cwm.
[LG Optimus 3D] adixtra:
If you never wiping dalvik after long usage of phone or after updating, try this :)

Phone is much snappier and you will have less slowdowns, bugs.

You can write this in terminal f.e.Terminal Emulator in phone. After clear dalvik reboot phone.

$su
#cd /data/dalvik-cache
#rm *
#exit
$exit
[GT540 Optimus Android Development] MannyNoela:
Hello,

I bought a GT540 as xmas present for the wifey, but she doesn't seem to like it very much. So, I need to return it to Amazon, but I had already flashed it from 2.1 to 2.6 with CyanogenMod. Is there a stock rom somewhere that I can put back on before shipping it back to Amazon. I got the European version.

Thanks very much - MannyNoela
[GT540 Optimus Android Development] G00fY2:
You should flash original LG 2.1 ROM (without fastboot) via KDZ Updater (Type= 3GQCT, PhoneMode= EMERGENCY). You will find the right version here.;)
[GT540 Optimus Android Development] MannyNoela:
thanks

Thanks very much - the referenced web-page has these links:

Version 2.1

V20A O - Download

V20A F - Download

Schweiz

Version 2.1

V20A O - Download

Europe Open

Version 2.1

V20A O - Download

V20B O - Download

Which should I use - "Europe Open Version 2.1" ?

thanks - MannyNoela

== ==
[GT540 Optimus Android Development] hardspace:
European version is v20a use xda search !
[GT540 Optimus Android Development] G00fY2:
Yes, you should take Europe Open "V20A O".:)
[GT540 Optimus Android Development] MannyNoela:
Thanks to you both for your contributions. Rgds, MN
[HTC Desire S] Arcaneex:
Youtube, opening movies in games and etc.

Is there a fix? It freezes every few secs..
[HTC Desire S] trash_yrn:
Nope!

discussed here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1397883
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jimpatrio@gmail.com:
This is an update I just got on the Galaxy Note Facebook page. Looks pretty frikin awesome.

https://www.facebook.com/SamsungGalaxyS3OfficalFanPage
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mcatt66:
picture is not an actual phone just something made up off this rumor:

Samsung may have only recently launched its latest Android flagship collaboration with Google, the Galaxy Nexus, but the push is reportedly on for the next big thing for the Galaxy line-up. According to a report straight out of Korea, the Samsung Galaxy S3 could be on its way to Mobile World Congress 2012 — and launch a few months later.

We had already heard that the Galaxy S3 would pack Samsung’s own Exynos 4412 processor, a 32nm quad-core chip based on the ARM Cortex A9 architecture. That’s a terrific boost in hardware over the Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Nexus, at least on paper — the jury’s still out on whether or not a quad-core chip is really worth putting in a phone or tablet when most apps aren’t designed with multithreading in mind.

It’s a necessary progression, however, when competitors like HTC are known to be working on similar devices. HTC’s Zeta is expected to arrive during the same time frame, and with Qualcomm promising that its Snapdragon S4 would be ready to power retail devices early in 2012 there will no doubt be other models on the way.

As for what else Samsung is going to cram into the Galaxy S3, the list of rumored specs certainly looks drool-worthy. In addition to the Exynos 4412, there could be a 12MP camera, 720×1280 Super AMOLED Plus display, LTE support, twice as much RAM as any current superphone at 2GB, and Android 4.0. Of course, until Samsung shows us something (or someone else gets their hands on one) we won’t know how closely that hardware lines up with reality.

Keep your eyes peeled for news out of MWC when its kicks off in Barcelona on February 27.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Thvmh:
Dsp manager on grifs cyanogenmod creates a cracking noice. Thats very anoying is there some way to fix it.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] madman:
remove it :D
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Thvmh:
-.- seriously the software if perfect only the weird noise not
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] madman:
you tried varying the dsp settings ?? as extreme settings would give you that kind of result and at end can damage speakers also