yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
I got it! It should be finished uploading in about 20 minutes. When it is done it will be at this link:

bartztech.com/wp-content/uploads/yp-gs1 system pull.7z (Right-Click>Save As)

Let me know if this is what you needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] freshpintreez:
Galaxy Root

Z4 root, maybe? IDK. Good luck, I'm interested in this too.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
z4 root is dead long ago (it was for froyo as I can remember). I think he want a system dump so he can put the su binairies into the rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
Thank! This is exactly what I needed. Now I need to know how large your /system partition is (not how much is on the partition, but how large the partition actually is). Running "df" in the terminal should give me the into I need.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
sorry, can you be more specific what i should do and where? :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
Yeah, I just realized I just spouted a whole lot of technical terms :D. All you need to do is open up a terminal (eg. Terminal emulator app), type "df" and press enter. Then copy/paste the results up here. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
No, everything you said i understood (i'm a pc tech) :) i just don't get what terminal you are talking about? i guess on the phone? how do i do that? you can tell - i don't know much about Android
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Little tip: Download the terminal app on the google play store and then write the command (I don't remember) copy and paste, or from an adb shell write the command and copy paste here. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Austin>adb shell
$ df
df
Filesystem Size Used Free Blksize
/dev 244M 32K 244M 4096
/mnt/asec 244M 0K 244M 4096
/mnt/obb 244M 0K 244M 4096
/system 503M 362M 141M 4096
/data 1G 808M 1G 4096
/efs 19M 4M 15M 4096
/mnt/.lfs: Function not implemented
/cache 98M 11M 86M 4096
$
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
There you go.. I tried through adb, i just didn't write "shell" after it *feel stupid* :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Don't feel bad, I knew nothing about adb until yesterday. I spent hours teaching myself yesterday!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
I have another request, (just for my personnal knowledge) Is it possible to print the pit using heimdall and copy-paste it here too, This way we can know the real size of each partitions.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
Why wouldn't we just adb-pull it (assuming we figure out which partition it's in)?

EDIT: I just remembered that pitfiles are kinda hard to interpret. It still would be nice to have one in the 3.6 thread to people can use it to backup/restore.

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Wow, you guys have about 200MB more /system space than the 4.0 has (you could potentially use that space to store files in a pinch after you get root). I will get right on it, and hopefully I will have a [announcement/]rooted stock image for you guys to play with by the end of today[\announcement]. If making the image succeeds, I can use the same principle to create a full restore package for you guys (hopefully).

DO you guys need flashable images in .img format, or .rfs? I get it mixed up.

@zaclimon, or anyone who is interested in my hacky method of making an image: I used a spare, empty partition (on an...sdcard), and simply dd'ed the partition with a size of 503 MB (I am hoping beyond hope this method works). I am going on the theory that Odin is basically a advanced dd shell, so hopefully this works.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
I don't know what format the image needs to be in. How can I find out?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
If you open up a odin-flashable package, there should be a factoryfs file inside it. What I need to know is what filename extension is on the end of that file (.rfs, .img, or another), so I can properly create the image.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Ok, I feel stupid, but where do I get said ODIN flash-able package?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Your method can work. As for the pit, we don't have enough necessary files for a full restore files this is why I needed someone to make a print pit from heimdall. Also for the extension make a .img as the partiton is ext4 and not rfs.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
Okay thanks, I wasn't sure about the filename extension. I am doing a rooted image for the 4.2 community first (as they beat you guys with an extracted image), but I will still have one up here today at some point.

Zaclimon, why does it have to be .img? .rfs works fine on ext4 Gplayer 4.0's, so I am curious as to the difference:).
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
how exactly does one do that?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Ok, I followed the instructions for the driver installation here. Yet I still get this error when I click on 'Print'.

What should I do? BTW, I am running Win 7 x64 w/ SP1.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
I think your device is undetected

Have you followed this instructions:

Driver Installation Instructions:

1. Put your Samsung Galaxy S into download mode and plug it in.

2. Run zadig.exe included in the Drivers subdirectory.

3. From the menu chose Options -> List All Devices.

4. From the USB Device list chose "Samsung USB Composite Device".

5. Press "Install Driver", click "Yes" to the prompt and if you receive

a message about being unable to verify the publisher of the driver

click "Install this driver software anyway".

6. Done
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Yes I have followed the instructions. But no matter what I do, windows throws a "Code 10 - the device cannot start" error.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
The 3.6's kernel don't support rfs. The reason why ext4 works with .rfs is that because the initial /system partition is in rfs but then the recovery convert it to ext4. (or keeps it in rfs.)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
Alright, thanks. I will try to get dd to work tomorrow, hopefully. I still find it odd that .rfs works on the gplayer and not on the 3.6. It would be cool to see a more advanced study on why.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
It will work on all systems supporting rfs, (galaxy player 4.0 5.0) but not on the one not supporting them (3.6, 4.0)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Ok, so I got Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x86 installed today. Just to run heimdall, lol! Anyways, I get an error on heimdall in Ubuntu as well, but it is a different error. I clicked on "Print PIT" and got the following output:

Heimdall v1.3.2, Copyright (c) 2010-2012, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au

This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.

If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/

Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...

Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
ERROR: Failed to receive response!

What now? Is there anything else that I can do in Ubuntu for you guys?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
Ok, i think it can't be done on our device. Did it all correctly, installed the driver, got the "Device detected" through heimdall , but when i try to print pit, i get the same:

Heimdall v1.3.2, Copyright (c) 2010-2012, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna

http://www.glassechidna.com.au

This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is

encouraged.

If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future

development please consider donating:

http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/

Initialising connection...

Detecting device...

ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
Well, I have an update for you guys. I am using the 4.2 thread as a gineau pig, so you guys can have a working image. I am not having a lot of success with DD, and resizing the partition works, but unexplicably has ~50MB used on it. Go figure. Hopefully I can get something working soon, so keep your fingers crossed.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Ok, thanks for your work. But I have a major problem now. After I ran Heimdall in ubuntu by 3.6 shows a Yellow Triangle and says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." I tried recovery mode in Kies but my device does not show up.

What should I do?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
in the utilities section of heimdall, you should see a close pc screen, try this.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
oh crap, man.

try to follow these instructions, maybe then Kies will see your device:

Driver Uninstallation Instructions:

1. Put your Samsung Galaxy S into download mode by holding Volume Down + Home + Power.

2. Plug your phone into your PC.

3. Open up Device Manager on your PC (Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager).

4. Under "Libusb (WinUSB) devices" right click on "Samsung USB Composite Device" and chose Properties.

5. Go to the Driver tab and select Update Driver.

6. Chose to browse your computer for the driver.

7. Chose to pick from a list of devices drivers on your computer.

8. Pick the original Samsung Composite driver, press next and then follow the prompts.

9. Done
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
I will try that, but for the time being. I was able to get ODIN to dump the AP RAM. I will then dump the other option and upload them both if it can help.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Never mind, ODIN wouldn't dump. It just hung. And I still can't get rid of the Yellow Triangle of Death!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Ok, another update on my problem. Like I said, I tried the Close PC Screen option in Heimdall on Ubuntu, both with and without root, but to no avail. The device would just reboot and go back to that screen. I then tried to do the Print-Pit option, but Heimdall would crash and I got the following output:

austin@austin-System-Product-Name:~$ heimdall print-pit
Heimdall v1.3.2, Copyright (c) 2010-2012, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au

This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.

If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/

Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...

Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...

Beginning session...
Session begun with device of type: 131072

Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download sucessful

Entry Count: 13
Unknown 1: 0
Unknown 2: 0
Unknown 3: 0
Unknown 4: 0
Unknown 5: 0
Unknown 6: 0
Unknown 7: 0
Unknown 8: 0

--- Entry #0 ---
Unused: No
Segmentation fault (core dumped)

I don't know what to do there. BUT, I do have some good news, I think, I hope. I was able to download the PIT file. I have no idea as to how big it is supposed to be. But anyways, it is 4KB and I have attached it, if this helps. I had to 7Zip it because I can't upload just the .pit file.

I really need to get this fixed!

Thanks!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Yes I got the same issue with my heimdall for ubuntu but when I use close pc screen, it returns back to the stock rom. Don't worry if we have the pit then we just need to get root and your device will shine again. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Ok, so is that a normal size for a PIT file?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Yes. Actually my pit file is 4.1 kb.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Couldn't I use ODIN and send the PIT file to my device and maybe that will remove the triangle?

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Never mind, I tried that and I still have the YToD.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Actually you can remove the file but you need to flash something over it. Maybe when hanthesolo done with his custom rom, you can revert to normal.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
zaclimon Are you working on a root for 3.6? Asking cause hanthesolo isn't working on it anymore, from what i understand.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Han is working on it but, I think he's waiting results from the method I used to make an image, so he can make it for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
Yeah, that is basically the case at the moment. I need to get make_ext4fs compiled/installed on my laptop, which I can then use to create an image, if zaclimon's method works properly. It's a shame dd didn't work out... I could've sworn that there was a option to only copy X no. of kbytes/bytes. Oh well...
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
You're not obligated to get it compiled. I can send you the binaries if you want. Also I think it is stuck to a fixed number of MB because the partition isn't a dynamic one but a fixed one, (like with virtual box when you make your VDD)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
Yeah, could you do that please? thanks! Where did you get it in the first place?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Here: https://github.com/EpicAOSP/make_ext4
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
Not to rush anyone, but any idea as to how long it will be until there is something that I can flash so my 3.6 at least works. I only ask because we are leaving on the 6th to go camping, and my Dad will get suspicious as to why I don't have my MP3 player. Then I will have to tell him that I was attempting to root it, and he won't be happy. So, yeah. On a side note, my little brother has a stock 3.6. If there is anything that I can do that has zero risk to his device, that could help you guys let me know.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
Well, I am finalizing a 4.2 rooted zip, so probably before the 6, although I will not be able to work on it today due to freshman orientation. Zaclimon, perhaps you can do a 3.6 image? EXT4fs works as long as you input the correct variables. Don't worry about the .img being larger than the specified size, it happens with 4.0 .rfs files as well, and I believe it has something to do with the underlying filesystem.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
check if your brother's 3.6 has been updated to the latest firmware, if it hasn't, you can update it. hanthesolo said that during the update Kies saves the firmware into the temporary folder, so maybe you can get it from there
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
Wait am I doing 4.2 or 3.6 because I've been working on 4.2 and now you said I have to work on 3.6.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] saleenman95:
I will have to wait until he gets home. I think it is updated tho, because I remember that as soon as it connected to Wi-Fi it said that it was updating.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] baladev:
3.6 please! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] hanthesolo:
erm...umm...what I think we have here is a lack of communication :). Which one do you want to do? I have a 4.2 image, but I can pull it an create a 3.6 if you want (as I have a 3.6 dump already downloaded), as I know you have spent more time on it than I have.
[HTC Desire S] rzabcio:
Is there any recovery or script for Desire S that can convert filesystem type to ext2?

Standard CWM 5.x does not have any convert option, 4EXT which I installed moment ago only converts to ext4 (pointless...).
[HTC Desire S] amidabuddha:
You can use Linux commands in adb shell. Google the one you need.

Edit: this should do

If you do not have the binaries (e.g. commands) download the package from here, post 7, point 2. In the same post there is a description how to transfer them to the phone
[HTC Desire S] wy328:
why you what to downgrade to ext2
[HTC Desire S] rzabcio:
Who told ext4 is upgrade to ext2? Higher number does not mean better. Agree, ext4 originates from ext2, but these are just another file system types with different purpose.

And I think ext4 is an overkill because I just don't need journaling on... mobile phone.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] RF12:
I have this XT910 (factory unlocked, stock ROM: non-carrier-branded).

The forums don't have any mention of a successful install/ port of ICS (v4.X) to the XT910.

Anyone knows otherwise?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] yyhd:
Nope. Locked bootloader still. No ICS roms.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] RF12:
Just got-off the phone with Motorola USA Tech support "level II". Useless.

Hasn't GOOG made ICS code avail to all? Then OEMs have to do what they do and push-out an update. What's taking Motorola so long?

Hate this aspect of Android.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ChuckzTouch:
"Unbranded" vs. "unlocked"

Not sure I understand. I also bought an "unbranded" RAZR XT910 here in Taiwan recenlty to use with my Chunghwa Telecom SIM. Does "unbranded" also mean "unlocked". and does that mean that the bootstrap loader is also unlocked? Don't think so....

BTW: ICS won't be available for a while...

Chuck in Taiwan
[Motorola Droid RAZR] RF12:
To me unbranded means no carrier crapola on it.

I suppose phones sold unlocked are most often unbranded as well.

They go hand in hand but I meant to say those are two different things:

1)non-carrier-branded 2) SIM factory unlocked

The bootloader is still locked for the RAZR and Motorola won't give a date as to when/ if they will unlock it. Ditto with ICS. *******.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ChuckzTouch:
Thanks for the clarification!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fenturi:
Just wondering why "send it back" is what everyone is saying they are going to do on every thread with any issue?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pyro6128:
because the tablet is so locked down there isn't any other choice if you want to fix your issues.
[HD2 General] steviee8:
I have 2 HD2's running android 2.3.5 using the CyanogenMod-7-09222011-Nightly-Desire[TyphooN_v3.6.5-MAGDLR build#GRJ90

My phone never has any issues, but my wifes phone has crappy signal. 2 bars to no bars to no network at all.

I looked at every setting on both phones and noticed her radio was an older version. Ah Ha! I said. Let me flash it with the same version I have and that will be fixed. NOPE.

My basband version is 15.42.50.11U_2.15.50.14

hers I forgot, I know it was a lot older.

So I downloaded the radio (same as what I'm using) and booted into the 3 color screen 2.08.HSPL. From there I connected her phone to my computer and ran "CustomRUU.exe" with the RUU_signed.nhb file.

It went to 100% and all seemed to be fine. It rebooted and I can look into the settings/about phone and now the baseband versions are identical.

But hers still has the crappy signal, most of the time.

I've downloaded older radios and tried them 4 different ones and all act the exact same way as hers did in the beggining.

Now I don't know what to do. I've even started from scratch. Using HD2 NAND toolkit wipedTask29, reinstallled MAGLDR v1.03 by Cotulla and HSPL.

Not sure if anyone needs anymore info to help me.

I've searched and searched and no one seems to have this issue.

Could it be a ROM? Did something not flash correctly? :confused:

I am a NOOB but have friends who walk me and taught me these things and even they are confused.

Thanks.
[HD2 General] dexterxx:
Turn off that better device (or only wifi), check does second works better.

Or replace places of devices.. maybe something disturbance signal.

At last.. maybe try other, older radio - newer not means best.
[HD2 General] steviee8:
done that. Since I'm at working with one SIM card as I'm testing, my other (good) phone is turned off.

Also tried older radios.

I also just noticed that instead of "H" or "3G" or "E"(edge) i get a "G" for my data. Just to add to the other crazy stuff.
[HD2 General] tobiascrystal:
If you search in the android general section there is a post about how there are a few little connectors between the main board and the phone body that of the phone has been dropped or taken apart can lose their connection leading to poor reception. I'll see if I can locate it and post you a link.

And here you go, check it out.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1190180
[HD2 General] khill1:
I had the same exact problem with my phone. I researched it and finally found the answer here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1190180

It worked wonders.
[HD2 General] steviee8:
Wow, Thanks so much, I will try that.

It's funny, before I read this I was messing with her phone and it fell backwards and the signal jumped up. Unfortunatly it didn't last long.

I also noticed the way she puts her phone in her back pocket!. She did this with her old iPhone (which is a lot more rigid) with no issues.

Now I'm guessing that she bent it to the point where as you have found that the contacts are not making good contact.

I'll try this fix and reply what I find.

Thanks a million again
[HD2 General] cafefun:
steviie8, click the above link and try it for yourself, it really works ! I fixed mine in 15 mins and now my weak signal HD2 gets full bars, miracle has happened :)
[HD2 General] steviee8:
It worked!!!

Thanks guys,

Unfortunately, I snapped the one contact off, I resoldered it worked fine.

Unfortunately, in the process of dismantling, I cracked the LCD.

I put everything back together and see a nice black circle in the corner.

I'm on my way to get the new part. So let that be a lesson to all of you, When they say the contacts are weak and easy to snap off, they mean it.

My problem from the LCD was do to not having the proper plastic tool to take the phone apart. Live and Learn. :mad:
[Android Apps and Games] Baguett:
Im using a ps3 controller on my android sometimes and it pretty neat. (samsung galaxy nexus)

The only think i dont find enjoyable is that i have to change the input mapping every time i dont play games like shadowgun (they dont use stock mappings)

is there any way to say save a profile only for shadowgun?

Sorry if this Q has been asked before, but could not find it.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Tom.K:
I'm using X10 Mini Pro on T-Mobile HR network with Locked SIM and I'm planning to root it and change to custom ROM MiniCM7Pro. I saw somewhere that after changing ROM it causes to show that screen where you have to enter code to unlock SIM. I want to keep bootloader and SIM locked. If I change to Custom ROM, am I going to get SIM network code screen?

Do I have to change something in Custom ROM to make it work and build.prop just to avoid that screen but keep SIM locked?

I really want to do get that ROM but avoid that screen! :(
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] 0v3rl0rd:
If you want to keep the bootloader locked, you have to use a custom rom that supports locked bootloader (MiniCM 6).

For something better (MiniCM 7), you must unlock the bootloader.

I have a Xperia X10 Mini (not pro), and it was locked to TELE2. I unlocked it (with stock firmware), and after installing MiniCM7 2.1.4 i started to receive the"unlock network" screen on each boot, and yes, it's really annoying. But after upgrading to 2.1.5 (and now on 2.1.6), that screen is gone.

So, with unlocked bootloader and MiniCM7 2.1.6 onboard = no "unlock network" screen

Hope it helps :)

edit: i saw in MiniCM changelog that after 2.1.5 it is possible to disable that screen from appearing on boot, but actually, I wasn't looking for that option :D