yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] revo420:
Hello all, just got the MT4GS I have latest boot loader and update previous owner did it right before I purchased.

I thought we should get together and see what works and what doesn't.

I have tried the temp root method and SuperOneClick and the official HTC unlocker to no avail.

I know on some phones its possible to downgrade using some sort of official package or signed update. Is there such thing for our phone?

Threads I used for reference:

[APP]SuperOneClick v2.3.2 - Better LG Phone Support!

permroot for S-off MyTouch 4G Slide

Anyone notice the MT4GS Bootloader Unlockable?

Poking at latest OTA update for fun and profit

[TOOL] PERMANENT-ROOT (NEW!) & Temp-Root (v2) for any MT4GS (Windows)
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] revo420:
There has to be a way to get this done. I found a signed and stock firmware and instructions

It won't work because the version is too old obviously. These are specially crafted archives with data in the beginning of the archive. You can't modify the android-info.txt because it throws off both winrar and 7zip.

I tried changing the version number in a hex editor. This makes the crc fail. Is there a way to just alter the crc to the new CRC? This way when HBOOT checks for the checksum it will pass and downgrade. I know for Unreal Tournament based games hackers would use a method called bytehacking where they are able to change certain values without upsetting CRC checks. Would something like this be possible?

I found a tool that recovers it and fixes it I have to try flashing in HBOOT but I doubt it will work I'm afraid the important data in the beginning. Maybe if I sign it, it will work?

The latest idea I had was using the OTA update, it contains a firmware.zip what if we modify the contents of firmware.zip with the contents of the stock firmware? You can flash using fastboot (i hope) as it will be formatted as an update and will downgrade the hboot as well.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] yogi2010:
are you S-ON? i mentioned in that post that it will only work if you happened to have S-OFF from before, which i did. but so far no one has been able to do anything with S-ON and the newest update. have you tried Tacoroot?
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Script Kitty:
The search button is your friend ._., there are 5+ threads that share information and methods none of which work but the people on said threads are putting information and ideas out there.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Githrog:
Sorry noob question, just got the Mt4gs and It's updated to newest, how do I check if I am s-off or s-on? Also in short what does s-off/on mean? Thanks in advance.

Doubleshot on XDA App
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] revo420:
Power the phone off with fastboot turned off. Or pull the battery when you power on hold the lower volume key and power simultaneously to boot into hboot. It will tell you S-OFF /S-ON. If you have latest OTA you're most likely S-ON.

Also check out this thread it will answer some of your questions.

Read this before posting. MT4G Slide Compendium
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] wellingtonarmelin:
My hboot is 1.45:0013 so I'm guessing I can't root my phone
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] yogi2010:
correct. the only possible way to root is if your HBOOT happens to be S-OFF, in which case you could downgrade and then root. there is some work being done, but i don't know that anything has quite worked yet.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] wellingtonarmelin:
How do I downgrade software
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] tvotony:
Are you trying to root and if so just root the old way. I tried it and it works.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] wellingtonarmelin:
Yeah I'm trying to root but at the top of my hboot it says locked and I'm not on the h boot everyone else has
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] yogi2010:
Does it day S-ON or S-OFF? If S-ON then you're stuck for now, until one of the tools comes thru.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] wellingtonarmelin:
Lol I'm stuck for now dang that sucks
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] yogi2010:
lol, yeah it does. we're definitely bugging all the people we can to get something happening tho.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] wellingtonarmelin:
Lol please do I kind of regret sending my old my touch back it was rooted
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] revo420:
There are extremely capable people working on it. Team revolutionary are aware of what's going on. Now its just a matter of being patient.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] wellingtonarmelin:
That's cool with me
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] wellingtonarmelin:
I'm guessing its still not away to root your phone if you have the new hboot with s on?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowfight:
hey guys,i was wondering which kernels can be used with the Sensation rom,i was looking in the rom thread but the links have been removed by the mods.

thanks in advance:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheSniperFan:
Everyone that works with Samsung/Sammy/TouchWiz roms. They always write it in their threads.

Recommendation from me: The Siyah-kernel. It works with every ROM and is good.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] m7md106:
Hellooo all,

After upgrading I had a problem with Right-to-left languages (such as Arabic & Farese)!

can anyone solve this problem? Any suggestion?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] mstbk1300:
28.12.2011 version you install ?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] m7md106:
YES SURE ...
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] isteve:
I've also encountered a bug with 2.3.5 My x5 won't reboot back into firmware screen. Just does a fast boot. Next problem is when you turn on it places the x5 into flight mode which you have to uncheck manually. This creates a problem with your widgets loads as unusable widget. The only solution I have is to not switch my x5 off.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] m7md106:
I didn't face your problem..

but the Right-to-left languages don't appear correctly :(

It's really annoying. I hope someone has a solution.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Thanks to agentdr8! He made a Linux version for you guys! Download link below!

What is FFW?

What does it do?

Notice:

Instructions:

Screenshots:

Fastboot Full Wipe

Moto-Fastboot Full Wipe

Download:

Mini key

Who helped make it?

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[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Build 2.0/2.1:

-Fixed devices check
--Now there is a pause to allow you to see if your phone is connected correctly or not

Build 1.0/1.1:

-Full Wipe text logo added
-Echo used to give info
-Pause used to give user a last minute choice to wipe or not
-Pause used to give user a choice to reboot phone or not
-Formats:
--boot
--system
--userdata
--cache
--webtop
--preinstall

Thread Edits/Revisions:

12/31/11- OP Created

12/31/11- Pictures added

Script Edits/Revisions:

12/29/11- Fastboot Full Wipe Created

12/30/11- Moto-Fastboot Full Wipe Created
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Savant:
Thanks for the script.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] MJPollard:
Moto-Fastboot is just like Fastboot except that it can handle larger flash image files, such as the webtop image (which is too big for Fastboot to handle).
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Alright, thanks for the info. I guess Moto-Fastboot is better, but I'll keep both versions up for the people that want them...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Nipit:
Thanks! Great script.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] PakaPakaxz:
Why not rebooting into the recovery at the finish ? (you want to flash roms at the end ..)

Thank you ! looks great !
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
You know I thought of that... But in all of my searching I haven't found any command that would do it... I tried "moto-fastboot reboot recovery"... Thanks for the idea though, I'll figure it out eventually!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] itsonlym3:
I think you'd have to use the following arguments:

boot your_recovery.img

I can't remember exactly, but i think that's it.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
That would be kinda hard since this doesn't flash a recovery...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] itsonlym3:
i tried it with one i had, it doesn't reboot. i thought it would, my bad.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
It's alright, thanks for trying though!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Build 2 now out! Not much upgraded, just added a confirmation screen so you can make sure your phone is connected properly.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] dicksteele:
dropbox barfing saying too much traffic
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Uploaded to Multiupload! Go check the OP for new download links.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Deggy:
Posting so I can use this later and refer people to this as well.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] diegofdg:
Excellent!!!

Thanks.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] decker39:
Perfect !!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] agentdr8:
Alaq, hope you don't mind but I modded your script for linux users. See attached.

Linux fastboot binary included as well.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Nice! I'll add it to the op!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Updated! Linux version added, credits for Linux go to agentdr8! Hopefully this will help many Linux users!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nathan96:
can anyone reupload please to mediafire ?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Give me 5 minutes, just got home from school...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Okay I reuploaded everything! Enjoy!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] realarchambeau:
Since these scripts and such are all in text, can't you just paste the text in a code box or something and fore-go the upload all together.

Just an Idea?!?!?!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
This package is a already backed script with the moto/fastboot files in it. Just download, extract to anywhere, run the script and it fully automated. Perfect for the noobs & developers alike!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Deggy:
Bumping for usefulness.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] phro321:
just before i do this. Will i be able to install a rom thru CWM or fastboot?:confused:
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Yes...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Formhault:
Man...

If you use this wipe, it's like you're wiping everything necessary from CWM itself. This script just makes it faster & easier for you. I'm using it every time before I flash a fresh ROM (say, I wanna go from CM7 to CM9...).

Use the fastboot batch wipe, reboot your phone into recovery and flash a ROM straight away.

Let me know if you stumble upon any obstacles... you shouldn't, really.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] princenoob:
thanks for this script! :))
[Atrix 4G Android Development] dxtrlabs:
will the linux version run on a mac?

will the linux version run on a mac?

im running OSX Lion.....

anyone tried it yet....
[Atrix 4G Android Development] aaurnab:
nice thanks, was waiting for something like that
[Atrix 4G Android Development] xhazk:
Much thanks for this. Going to run the nix script now.

Sent from my MB860
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Haphim:
Why do you need to wipe cache and Dalvik cache manually first? Is that not covered by the script?

Edit: If the script wipes boot, will I still be able to boot the phone into recovery?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] RoboDroid13:
Yes you will be able to boot into recovery.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] demonoid phenomenom:
didn't work for me

i ran the script but it get stucked at flashing system >> sending "system" , now i can only access fastboot mode :(
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Alaq:
Hey guys, long time no see. I feel like this needs a small update as well as a bump so the new members can use ;P

So just post some things you want to see this do... But atm I'm working on making this reboot to recovery & wipe after it finishes wiping from fastboot, it'll be like squeaky clean and ready to go. But I'm having trouble because I don't have an Atrix anymore :( (Worst decision ever, keep yours no matter what) So if anyone brave would like to help please PM me... Thanks!

Regards!

(If anyone has a hardbricked atrix / one that has problems / they don't want and would like to dontate, hit me up with a pm please!)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ragparenz:
I really need a help... Coz I use my phone and really pleased with it... Until I figure out that my galaxy s plus cant upload any picture or sending any media to internet...

I tried to upload to facebook, sending pict in,whatsapp and other apps... But it never can be done even the media or picture I would send is less then 70 kb....

Whats wrong with my phone...??? And I get really fast mobile connection for another internet connection such downloading and even streaming video.... Whats wrong with uploading from my phone....????

Is it about setting or what...???
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndroidSamurai:
Reserved

Meet the Exhibit II Dev Team:

KemikalElite Samsung Exhibit II Wiki Editor

bpear96 Rom Dev RebelRom

VanillaTbone ICS Dev/apk Dev

Edubyah Deodexed Stock Roms/Themes

swonsay Bloatware removal script/Kernel Dev

jocala Rom Dev/CWM 5 Dev Peach Sunrise Rom/ClockworkMod 5.5.0.4

s0unds Kernel Dev

We would like to invite you to join us on IRC by pointing your IRC Software to irc.geekshed.net and join the channel #exhibit2dev.

If you need help using ADB(Android Debug Bridge) please download my ADB for "Dummies" Guide and install my ADB AIO(All In One) application which installs the Android SDK and sets up ADB for you.... See Below V

ADB for Dummies Guide

ADB for Dummies AIO(All In One) App'

If you use my guide and/or app, please THANK me...​

File Hosting is brought to you by:​

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[Miscellaneous Android Development] free2saute:
Very nice thank you!!!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Edubyah:
Can't wait until we get a recovery

I will be releasing deodexed stock builds and themes as soon as somebody gets a custom recovery working for our phones.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] free2saute:
Maybe a what not 2 delete from the phone list will be nice........ thank you
[Miscellaneous Android Development] joshua.justice:
Anyone working on a custom recovery?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndroidSamurai:
Work In Progress

We are in the beginning stages as me and swonsay are currently the only ones working on development at this time....

Please stay tuned for updates as we will release info soon as things get rolling. Thank You for your patience. ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndroidSamurai:
"Safe to remove apps" list added

I have added a list of "Safe to Remove" apps that I have currently verified to be 100% Safe to Remove. Will add more as I test them out, but I have already soft-bricked my phone once and am trying not to repeat the process.

Thanks again for your suggestion. :D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dswaggz:
This is so awesome u guys rocc now let's make our phone a beast :)

sent from my exhibit 2 greatness
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stab244:
In case it is beneficial, I did manage to freeze the actual TouchWiz launcher after installing another launcher first. Phone still works fine. Regular lockscreen is still there after that. I do use MagicLocker as well so we might be able to remove that. Just need to know what file to freeze.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mrazndead:
This is great news. Cant wait to get ics on samsung exhibit 2. What can i do to help? My skills are excellent in user interface design, mobile graphics.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndroidSamurai:
I will contact you via PM here on the forums when your skills are needed. Thanks again for your contribution...

Currently downloading a stock recovery image so I can finally fix my Exhibit II after screwing with internal files. Should be about 2 hrs or so before we see the Dev thread updated once more with another tutorial...

*UPDATE*

swonsay's Bloatware Removal Script is in the testing stages as I have been sent a copy to test.

Stay tuned to the Dev thread for the release date information.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Irate Iguana:
Terribly sorry to crowd the thread with non dev info, but there is a forum open at Androidforums.com we could use if you guys want to. Maybe after development gets further along and we need multiple threads for things? androidforums.com/samsung-exhibit-2-4g/ Just wanted to put that out there.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dennis96411:
Thank you, all the participating developers! I'm sure my phone will be happy to know that it will soon get more capabilities! :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] lolitsjae:
Thank you so much every dev out there working on developing cjustom ROM for the exhibit 2!!! if any help is needed on making icons or any design work please let me know! I'll do everything in my power to help!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Edubyah:
Themed Builds

So my trusty auto de-odexer didn't work so here's try 2. I just hope I don't get it all themed up and no way to flash it. If anybody needs any stock pieces just message (ex. recov. , framework, whole ROM)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dswaggz:
^ me too

sent from my exhibit 2 greatness
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Irate Iguana:
When we get around to custom kernels and ROMs, is there anyway you guys could make the captivate keys blink like an LED notification light? I tried the keylights app, but all it does is FC :/.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndroidSamurai:
I will contact the developer of the Keylights app and see if I can integrate his code into the Rom when the time comes. Good suggestion and thanks....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] majakat:
I have it rooted, unlocked connected to ATT with 3G speeds and able to wifi tether through barnacle wifi tethering , Check the box Skip wpa_supplicant, and go to channel 6. It is working like a charm, able to tether my tablet to it!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndroidSamurai:
Thanks for joining us!

If you read through the first post of this Dev thread I have listed 2 apps to remove the stock system apps. Go back about 3 pages to find my post on a good wifi tethering solution.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jvnat:
To uninstall any of the "system" apps (like bloatware), you'll need to use something like Titanium Backup to uninstall them. Be careful of what you uninstall as some people have uninstalled things that they shouldn't have and some things stopped working. It's sounding like just trying to reinstall those apps back with the apk may not work. If that's the case, you'll have to use ODIN to put back the stock rom or use the Peach Sunrise rom (beta).

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I see VanillaTbone answered your questions already.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] pixeltrailz:
Hey VanillaTbone, Your PC still not working yet? i wanna see this ICS or other "goodies" u were talking about ):
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndroidSamurai:
Pixeltrailz, no I still need to purchase another mobo and power supply. That's gonna run me around $500 since my ps was a 1kW and mobo around $300.

Hopefully withing the next week my savings will be high enough to buy the parts.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dswaggz:
I hope so

sent from my exhibit 2 greatness
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mec31:
Any tips on Market?

Like many here, I find this phone to be the perfect compromise for real world use. I was able to use the directions here to root and delete some of the bloat. I also have Barnacle working great.

For some reason, Market doesn't fully work any more. It runs, but is never able to download. Apps selected from the android web market likewise don't make it onto the phone. I have deleted data and cache, rebooting both times. The only apps I deleted are the ones listed in the verified list.

Has anyone else seen this? Any tips? Should I be using a different app market entirely, or do I really have to get Market working? Thanks for any help.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jocala:
Kernel: Bah!

I'm making zero progress on a custom kernel. I used a tool arco68 suggested to rip the initramfs and it looks ok to me. The kernel compiles fine and looks reasonable, size-wise. However, it just boot-loops. The source is on my github, please have a look if you think you can help. I'm putting it aside for now. I'll look at it again next week, but I think it needs a fresh pair of eyes.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] scl1ff:
I had this same problem... I believe you have done a bit too much debloating. You are going to need to re-flash to either stock or use the Peach Sunrise ROM.

Here is what I pulled of during my second flash/root/debloat and my phone still works perfectly:

slackerradio_3.0.522.apk

BooksPhone.apk

BooksPhone.odex

MallLite-4.0.95.apk

vvm-signed.apk

Telenav.apk

com.mobitv.client.tmobiletvhd.apk

MyAccount-5.4.16.apk

MobileBackup-unsigned_v3.3.02.apk-TMO-Signed.apk

Bejeweled2_trust5.apk

T-Mobile_Blio_1.0.1803_PROD_for_2.2.apk

tmobile_m4m_3_0_15.signed.apk

sihome-signed-tmo-android-8.apk

bonusapps-1.2.1.74931.5-signed-zipaligned.apk

ZinioReader.v1.01.3420.Regular.apk

ZinioSettingsProvider.v2.03.3331.TMobile.Smartphone.apk

SnsAccountFb.apk

SnsAccountFb.odex

SnsAccountLi.apk

SnsAccountLi.odex

SnsAccountTw.apk

SnsAccountTw.odex

SnsDisclaimer.apk

SnsDisclaimer.odex

SnsImageCache.apk

SnsImageCache.odex

SnsProvider.apk

SnsProvider.odex

SocialHub.apk

SocialHub.odex

highlight-2.0.73556.9-unsigned.signed.apk

Memo.apk

Memo.odex

MiniDiary.apk

MiniDiary.odex

MinimalHome.apk

MinimalHome.odex

wipereceiver.apk

wipereceiver.odex

Dlna.apk

Dlna.odex

DualClock.apk

DualClock.odex

Email.apk

Email.odex

EmailWidget.apk

EmailWidget.odex

KiesAir.apk

MtpApplication.apk

MtpApplication.odex

LMIRescue.apk

LMIRescueSecurity.apk

LiveSource1_2_20110719.signed.apk

install_flash_player.apk

qik.apk

wssyncmldm.apk

wssyncmldm.odex

wssyncmlnps.apk

wssyncmlnps.odex

FactoryTest.apk

FactoryTest.odex

AnalogClock.apk

AnalogClock.odex

ClockPackage.apk

ClockPackage.odex

PolarisOffice.apk

PostIt.apk

PostIt.odex

Protips.apk

Protips.odex

lcdtest.apk

lcdtest.odex
[Miscellaneous Android Development] samusishere:
Did removing all of this give you a significant boost in ram?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NoobNeutralizer:
Speed boost...

I installed Peach Sunrise and got a nice little speed boost...

Gonna tweak further and see what happens...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] wilson pickett:
to developers,i have successfully installed rz,version 2.1.4 updated,recovery to phone.

it works,i even installed kezra planes galaxy w rom through it.

the rom runs,but has some problems.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndroidChaets:
thank you my bro
[Miscellaneous Android Development] cars1189:
Hello, i(Doadin, on irc) recently was just on the exhibit irc channel i was discussing the rz recovery with VanillaT, would the recovery you are referring to be the "RZR-2.1.4-ancora.img" or something different or an edited version? perhaps you could provide a link of some sort to it, or information on exactly what you used? Also maybe some images showing the recovery in use so we can see it working. Images are unnecessary but the info would be greatly appreciated.

A statement from jocala -

"You're not going to get any kind of recovery, until we have a booting custom kernel. That's just how things work. Recovery as a working system consists of the kernel and an initrd that starts recovery, the program (clockwork,rz,whatever) rather than booting the phone software."

If what you say is true (wilson pickett ) then it would mean that the recovery/kernel from another device my guess would be the Samsung Galaxy W in at least some part would work for our phones, this would be a good thing as we could just "fork" the code and edit/change it as needed.(only guessing)