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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyleforge:
Just follow instructions. Flash stock firmware in Odin but make 100% sure that there are no Kies processes running in the task manager. Then DON'T use pit.. just get a firmware from intratech's thread and flash it. Then afterwards use ODIN to flash the cf-root kernel made for that specific firmware.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CompuTechnoPro™:
I have KIES uninstalled.. None of it's processes are running..

Can you give thw name/version & link to the firmware ?

Could it be because of a bad USB cable(/non-original) or, bad USB port in the PC ???. Only 1 USB port works with the phone in download mode, rest doesn't recognize it !!!

Thanks..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrewawright:
Aren't the drivers you need included with the KIES download. Surely uninstalling would uninstall drivers, too?

I might be completely wrong but if this is the case then installing KIES again and just making sure it isn't running would sort it?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
If you don't have an EFS backup, this thread might help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CompuTechnoPro™:
I only have cryptprop_essiv in the efs folder.

No nv_data or any related file..

What do I do now ???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
Read the thread I posted a link to in my last post. Don't ask me the how/why of what to do so far as the process it outlines goes. I've never been in that situation, and even if I was, I make a backup of my EFS whenever I backup anything else (at least once a week).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CompuTechnoPro™:
Ok.. I've tried this app from the market called SGSII_repair.. Now, the phone gets signal & working fine But, with a generic IMEI 004999010640000 !!! Anyway to restore the original IMEI ?? (I know the original IMEI)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anplugged:
experience the same problem before.. turn out it is caused by my laptop usb port... solution, i used an usb hub and it all went ok.. problem solved.. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CompuTechnoPro™:
Yeah, It Was A Bad USB Data Cable !. Thanks Anyway...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] phoneturf:
I received my Prime a week ago and I am going to return it today.

I have the latest firmware updates, including the GPS "fix" which changed my GPS capability from marginal to absolutely useless. And I have the bluetooth wifi issue, although it only occurs with one of my headsets. Two newer headsets do not cause the problem so it's not an issue. Neither is the GPS since I don't really need it on a tablet. And I really like the ICS UI on the Prime, and with ADW EX on top, I love it.

However, the overriding problem is general poor wifi reception. One of the things I do every day with a tablet (in addition to read email, browse, and play words with friends) is watch video at night in bed, using a tablet to not disturb my wife. My old crappy (albeit with CM7) Nook Color does this flawlessly and has full bars of wifi at this location, which is about 20 ft from the wifi router, but through a wall and a floor. The Prime shows one or two bars but stutters so much on streaming video (from netflix, youtube, other internet, or local server) that it is unusable.

I think that once it was discovered the Prime had so many issues, Asus' first priority should not have been trying to roll out half-tested firmware updates but to release the bootloader unlocker as quickly as possible. I have far more confidence in the devs at XDA to fine tune the software of a device to get the best possible performance of the hardware than I do with any manufacturer. And I should have followed my own rule on buying mobile devices, and that is to not consider buying one unless there are XDA roms available for it. But, it was quad core! And ICS! And hi-res! I got caught up in the excitement and ignored my own advice.

Now I don't know what to buy. Maybe wait for the 700 series, or just get an OG transformer once the price drops.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Heerocon:
Cool story, bro.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I'm having an omelette this morning with some really spicy jalapeno cheese and some nice uncured ham. It should be really good. I think I'll enjoy it immensely.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ajamils:
This morning, I took a big dump, at first I thought that I would delay doing it till the evening so that I can a better version (after lunch) but I was having so many issues and my stomach was making noises so I decided to just go.

Moral of the story: No one gives a f**k whether you keep your Prime or return it. There are already countless threads like these, please stop posting this s**t.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ilostmypistons:
Hmmm interesting
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] federer:
going to the gym now, then watching some tennis.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
TMI, man. TFMI.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Barff1984:
Goodbye from this forum then, we wont be seeing you around anymore. All these issues still haven't put me off cancelling my order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JoTeC:
Can't stop laughing... :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ride525:
Boy, folks have taken their thoughtful, really helpful posts to a new level in this thread. :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bad buzz:
Wow..........
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] murgo:
i just had sex, and it felt so good..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slayer69:
Just stupid and no one cares!

My life is complete now that I know the info reported in this thread. Thanks for that!!!! We are glad you are gone....please do not return. You don't deserve to have such power in your hands. Do us a favor and don't get the TF700 either, you can't handle bleeding edge technology. As a matter of fact....just close your XDA account.....you have nothing to offer us.:rolleyes:

Not to mention there is already a thread about this!!!! you should be banned from XDA!!!!! that's my VOTE!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1441202&highlight=returned
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kobe4rings:
i sold mine for 450 to some sucker and bought an ipad2. prime had a dead pixel and backlight was bleeding
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
From one sucker to another. Way to pay it forward. ;) I hope u disclosed those issues first although I'm sure you will say you did even if you didn't.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ajamils:
Amen to that :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I think the fact that he specified "sucker" implies pretty strongly that he did not disclose the defects.

Oh, and, about that iPad 2 the guy bought and light bleed:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/12/poll-is-your-ipad-2-backlight-bleeding-video/

http://www.cultofmac.com/87197/if-your-ipad-2-has-display-problems-do-not-return-it-heres-why/

https://discussions.apple.com/message/13203882#13203882

http://www.iphonehacks.com/2011/05/...-attributed-to-lcd-panels-produced-by-lg.html

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/03/14/does-your-ipad-2-backlight-bleed/

http://www.tcgeeks.com/the-ipad-2-light-bleed-and-yellowing-what-you-can-do/

Sorry, also forgot to mention the iPad 2 and dead pixels. No need to link all of the stories, here's the Google Search link: https://www.google.com/webhp?source...303290c933ce3a0&biw=1366&bih=643&ix=heb&ion=1

And Apple's official policy for dead pixels on the iPad 2 seems to be that there have to be three of them before the thing can get replaced (with some wiggle room on a first replacement): http://www.tuaw.com/2010/11/05/apple-dead-pixel-policy-leaked-one-for-iphone-three-for-ipad-g/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] phoneturf:
My bad. I should have looked for threads on this topic before posting. But from the responses it appears poor wifi performance on a wifi-only device is not much of an issue for some people.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ride525:
For some folks WiFi seems to work fine. For others, the signal and speed degrades rapidly as you move away from the router. Much worse than other devices for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
The responses to your post have nothing to do with the Prime's performance, and everything to do with your creating another thread harping on the same issues that already exist in many, many duplicate threads. Why should anyone feel the need to respond to you about issues that've already been beaten to death?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TalynOne:
lol, if you sold it for only $450 then you're the sucker.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chris61292:
Why post this? Just return it and be done with it. We don't care what you do
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Erusman:
Exactly my sentiments
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chamberc:
Off topic, how does this relate to Eee Pad Transformer Prime General?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Hee hee. How very ironic of you... :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
Honestly, what help should we offer?

I am all for helping people with a legitimate issue if I can. But aside from giving phonturf directions to his local Bestbuy or whatnot there is nothing that anyone here can do to help him.

His Prime has WiFi problems? So do a lot of people's. There are at least a dozen threads filled with helpful suggestions you can do to try to alleviate these problems.

If you discover ultimately that the TF Prime doesn't live up to your expectations and you want to return it, fine that is your right as a device purchaser.

But don't come and post a long-winded comment on how you are returning your device because you don't enjoy it. No one really cares what you do with a device you purchased, unless that information can help them in some way. These kinds of comments are only attention seeking, they don't help anyone and they just make it a little more annoying to find actual conversations to participate in.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ride525:
How can you say that no one really cares about why the poster is returning his? As an owner of a Prime, I'm interested in what problems other owners might have. And I'm sure others, especially those with problems are also interested.

If you are not interested, just go on to the next thread, I see no need to crap all over the thread just because YOU are not interested in the thread.

You must be talking about this:

"I'm having an omelette this morning with some really spicy jalapeno cheese and some nice uncured ham. It should be really good. I think I'll enjoy it immensely."

or maybe this:

"This morning, I took a big dump, at first I thought that I would delay doing it till the evening so that I can a better version (after lunch) but I was having so many issues and my stomach was making noises so I decided to just go."

or perhaps this:

i just had sex, and it felt so good..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Every one of these redundant threads (down to the title; I wouldn't be surprised if there are at least 10 other "Returning my Prime" threads in the first 20 pages of threads) about the exact same problems push whatever useful threads there are off of the first page. Tell me: why didn't the OP post his concerns in any of the other many, many threads about exactly the problems he's had with his Prime? I'd guess for one of two reasons:

1. He wants his post to gain attention and not get lost within those other threads, or

2. He couldn't spare the minute or so it would have taken for him to find a similar thread to post in.

I'll admit that posting within such useless threads does keep them on the first page and therefore the more logical response would be to ignore them. However, frustration does set in after awhile. But seriously, if you're interested in finding out what problems people are having with their Primes do you really believe you'd have a hard time finding a few relevant threads? Or 100? Is yet ANOTHER thread really necessary?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] waxlabo:
I think i will be returning mine too. I have gotten stuff dead on arrival before but I think this is worst. The unit turns on but I have not been able to use this more than 2 minutes before it will reboot on no matter what I am trying to do on it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Tairen:
I just called Geico and saved 15% or more on car insurance!

Edit: Actually, I didn't :( I'm not even in the states atm. *tear
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I'm doing this one like all the other b.s. ones I see. Reporting thread for redundant subject matter. He could've easily posted this in another thread already made. My prime works great n don't care to keep having to sift thru this b.s. to get to real helpful or meaning full stuff.

PEOPLE, WHEN THESE type OF THREADS POP up , JUST report IT. IVE SEEN MODERATORS SHUT THESE type down VERY QUICKLY. ITS NO HELP TO COMMUNITY. Plus HE could've POSTED IN A THREAD ALREADY MADE.

This thread adds to clutter.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] thomslik:
You've done it now! You've upset all the Prime fanboys....lol

They can't stand it when another user finds salvation, and mends the errors of his ways!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
You made me laugh.....he sure did f%$#& up now.... people who post these threads only get fflamed to death so whats the point? Could've easily posted in another similar thread where other Debbie downers congregate at. MISERY loves company ya know..lmfao.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BostonDan2:
Negative Responses Have Value

Phoneturf - Thanks for the post. It makes me feel confident I made the correct decision when I returned my Prime. I returned mine because of slow wifi, browser lockups, and the lack of support - Asus never responded. With countless threads of issues, I can't understand why individuals get so upset when someone returns the product and justifies their reasoning. It's these repeated posts like yours that help potential buyers make the decision whether or not they can be satisfied with the limitations of the product.

$500 tablet. Specifications include

1) GPS, except when located anywhere on the 7 continents or when above or below sea level.

2) Wireless works at full speed when located within 2 feet of router without any obstacles, but degrades by 10% every incremental foot of unobsructed distance from the router, obstacles will further degrade wireless reception,

3) Browser will lockup intermittently, but that is a feature and expectation of obtaining the latest technology,

4) Updates may cause the tablet to become unresponsive and require RMAing back to the factory. Replacement units are not available at retail locations. Loaner tablets will not be made available. Replacement units will be provided after the duration of shipping time to the factory, processing time, the period of time for the factory to determine if your product qualifies for replacement, and return shipping time. If the factory determines your unit does not qualify, your original product will be returned.

5) GPS has been removed from the specification and is no longer a supported feature.

Someone else made a great analogy. It's like ordering a $500 gourmet pizza with pepperoni, ham, and onions. It is delivered without any onions and only half covered with pepperoni and ham. You are expected to keep it because you've been priviledged to receive this gourmet pizza.

To those that responded in such a creative manner, I'd very much like to sell you a $500 gourmet pizza.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gsmsosv:
They've explained it about a dozen times by now. If you still haven't wrapped your head around it, that sounds like a personal problem to me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BostonDan2:
The volume of posts on this shows that it is not an isolated incident. If there was only 1 post, potential buyers would think it is an isolated incident. The volume of posts indicates the problems are much more wide spread.

If we applied the same logic, shouldn't we everyone bash individuals making the countless posts how great their prime is because their usage situation is not impacted by the product limitations. It's been explained about a dozen times now. If they still haven't wrapped their heads around it, does it sound like they have a personal problem?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Regardless of isolated incidents, Prime is still selling. More n more new people arriving here with their primes. Constructive negative reviews are good. But not when its same issue that's already been stated before in another exact same type of thread. That's why op got flamed.

Plus people who returned Prime already should just move on. Nothing helpful to add to community anyways. AS you have seen in this thread and countless others, people happy WITH their Prime greatly outnumber those with major issues. Wifi reception/strength is subjective to user as polls show most have no issues with wifi. GPS is the only widespread issue and that's not major or a deal breaker to most. How do I know its most here? By looking at polls made here in this forum of xda members who own a prime.

At least if people going to complain, use the SEARCH function. So there will be no need or waste of space for a new thread to be made on that subject matter. Unless its something new. Everyone stresses using search feature no matter the subject content.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
Exactly one minute after OP started this thread, this was the response. It's been on the front page all day because, instead of just ignoring it, everyone needed to pile on with a comment as useless as the OP's. Here's a little secret. Want a thread to go away? Ignore it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jonnygee:
Prime issues

Wow I didn't know there were problems with the Prime, thanks for sharing
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Cappurnikus:
Clearly a defective unit. Its funny to see so many people willing to fight to the internet death over their experiences with a tablet. NEWS FLASH, some people have defective units... some don't, its a grey world we live in.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jerdog:
Closing thread - plenty of other threads discussing the same thing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] tewan:
I've noticed that whenever I'm downloading one of the fine ROMs we have for our phone over my data connection, I can get it done more than twice as fast if I set my phone vertically (like in a cup or resting against something) than if I were to either hold it vertically or set it horizontally in a desk.

I'm pretty sure this is just a limitation of how cell phone technology works, but if you're needing to download something quickly you might want to give this a shot.

I'm able to reach roughly 1.2mb/s on the cell tower near my home while doing this. The pic above's just an example, it's difficult to take a screenshot when your phone is resting against a monitor :P (This speed is twice as fast as my home DSL connection which is capped at 150gb/mo, also through AT&T -_-) If I were to just hold the phone or simply set it on my desk these speeds plummet to around 200-300kb/s, max.

One theory I have though is we have a ton of pine trees in our area, so this may be disrupting the signal and polarizing it vertically, but don't quote me on this as I'm no where near educated enough to make this call.

[size=-5]get it? no? okay I'll leave now.[/size]

Edit: Oh, I've got to note that I'm in the middle of no where when it comes to a cell signal, so getting better download speeds than the only high-speed internet company available at my house is rather awesome. Sprint doesn't get a signal out here, so my brother's using an Airvana system our or DSL making it even slower.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Entropy512:
You want fast? Get a Wilson amp for your house. :)

Yeah, that makes sense - polarization can make quite a big difference. What's best varies from location to location though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] LiLChris06:
I have been tethering for 5 years (90% which was my main internet) and I found holding it does make a difference.

Don't have a scientific explanation, but I know for a fact it does. :)

Not sure about the way I point it, never tried that but usually moving it from my stomach to my hand (laying in bed) will double the speeds...sounds crazy I know.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] iqak:
Reminds me of the issues with FM radio Reception.

Every time you touch the antennae, the station came in great.

Let the antennae go and it's back to bad reception.

Kinda defeats the whole adjustment procedure.

Or holding the car Key remote beneath your chin to get more "door lock" distance.

Inquiring minds want to know.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ConeyKiller:
Hah that's crazy you mention the car key thing...someone at work was talking about that today. First time I've heard of it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Entropy512:
Yup - Your body WILL affect the pattern of any nearby antennas! Sometimes for the better, sometimes worse.

Usually worse at cell phone frequencies, sometimes for the better for FM (lower frequency, wavelength longer than humans are tall.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] DJSLINKARD:
I learned something new today, thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] JK_the_Slacker:
Ah, the joys of inductive coupling. Somewhat related to sympathetic resonance (aka sympathetic vibrations).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alucardis666:
I will hold my phone in any which manner I please TYVM
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] garyd9:
Just the idea that you understand RF polarization exists puts you beyond the typical user.

On the other hand, now I'm going nuts with google trying to figure out what polarity GSM signals typically use. My first guess would be vertical, but its only a guess...
[HTC Amaze 4G] porcupineli:
Finally Mugen has released these batteries for HTC Amaze 4G.

3600mAh battery [HLI-PH85110XL]

1950mAh battery [HLI-APX515CSL]
[HTC Amaze 4G] hasoon2000:
$112 for a battery... Damn. I'm happy with my Anker battery lol.
[HTC Amaze 4G] seansk:
3600 mAH!!!! I don't think that's possible without making the battery bigger, if it is, it might be worth it actually!!! It's more than double the capacity of our battery.
[HTC Amaze 4G] RZJZA80:
It comes with a battery door so I'm guessing it's bigger.
[HTC Amaze 4G] bmbrad:
Look at the Mytouch 4g slide extended 3600mAh battery on there site, it has a video. It comes with a different back plate. So yes it is bigger!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kABHm8eU6Q
[HTC Amaze 4G] porcupineli:
Yes, for 3600 there is a battery door. For 1950 - no need, it fits the original OEM socket.
[HTC Amaze 4G] jubeh:
Question on this.

I love my phone but the battery life is woeful (I already broke-it in and I did get about 3 more hours than the first few days, but I still have to charge the phone at nights and sometime during the afternoon, and at this point I know that all the charging will eventually kill my battery).

I've been reading about Mugen batteries and it seem's it's the best stuff around. I don't mind paying 100 for a battery, but it has to work right, and I was reading that the guys at Sensation forums were having connectivity problems with the larger battery door.

I noticed the Amaze also has battery door antennas (what are they for, nfc?), so I'm weary about whether the new battery door would cause the same problem on our phone.

Anybody has any experience with the 3600?