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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bwhitfield24:
Both my Inspire and Vivid have their radios.... Maybe they just don't like Samsung?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Believe it or not I am in the swimming pool biz in Dallas.. just happen to have a good friend at the Dallas Samsung office.

I actually have no intention of getting the note, just did this for those interested.

I am holding on to my skyrocket until the S3 comes out later this year
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Apo11on:
Now that the phone is pre-ordered - how about that system dump, so we could root it & start cooking?

Oh, and your SGS3 comes out in April, although its still not clear if US launch will be simultaneous with the rest of the world or Samsung is going to screw over US yet again
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Maroon Mushroom:
Who knows, I'd just be surprised to see an FM radio app on it.

Do people still listen to radio? Haha
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigmout:
That's what I used to say until CM enabled the FM radio on my N1. I've used it more than I expected.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
I've already debunked Eldar's guess that it will be out in April (at least in the US) I think I posted that over on androidforums.com not here. I bet they announce it..with release coming closer to that speculated Iphone release later in June/July...which could easily turn into October/November

I will of course gladly eat my words If I am wrong, but I haven't been yet :p

There "may" be an announcement in April but that phone will not release until Summer at the soonest in the US. A big part of why it isn't being announced at Barcelona is that they don't want that 5 months gap between overseas and US release so I just can't see it getting released that early

That's not my speculation, that's straight from my friend at Sammy....

With any luck I will get that device in hand just like I did with the others (prior to release)

Ok, someone help with this whole system dump thing. How to..for someone that has no idea of what they are doing with command prompts etc.

I have tried to practice on mine and haven't had any luck. If I can figure it out I will set up some time to play with the Note again this week.

my convo with "Sammy" on the S3

"Got your pm. No way no how. Samsung HQ issued a statement that it will not be announced at mobile world congress. Even if it makes int. debut in April, it won't come stateside until summer/fall."

But he could be off. So far he hasn't been off by more than a week

" To clarify, yes announcement may happen just after Barcelona but product will not be available yet. Specs will probably be close.That's pretty much the direction of the evolution."
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Confirmed no FM app present
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Apo11on:
Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. As for the system dump - I've already posted details instructions on how to do it, and don't think I can make it any more detailed. So, just let us know where you're stuck in that process and we'll get you over the hump.

My comment about SGS3 April release date wasnt US specific, so it's all good. It's well known US gets Samsung releases a lot later than the rest of the world.

Those of us here in the States, who are impatient and dont care about LTE could get their hands on the international version in April and we'll know the detailed specs in April either way, and that's what counts. Also, if Samsung decides to truly make it "world phone" they might make international version with penta or hexa band LTE radio, and include bands 4 and 17, which is what AT&T uses.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
true true

ok..the stoooopid question is this and I know I have done it before..but when I navigate to an open window in Windows 7 how do I open a cmd from within that window

NM..see, I am an idiot sometimes...I just asked google

Open the folder in which you want to open the command prompt.

Hold down the Shift key and right-click a blank space within the folder; then choose Open Command Window Here.

I knew it was simple I just couldn't remember how

Thanks for your help ..just pulled my test dump off my phone. Now I just need to set up lunch with "sammy"

on my test run it skipped a ton of "special" files
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Apo11on:
Start->Run then type CMD

then change directory to the folder where you have ADB installed. Can either be done by typing the path out manually, or copy/paste from winblows explorer navigation bar. For example, if the path to ADB is "C:\Program Files\Samsung USB Modem Drivers" then you'd type:

cd C:\Program Files\Samsung USB Modem Drivers

If your winblows is installed on other drive than C:\ then command prompt will open with the same drive letter where the OS is installed. In that case, before typing the command above you'll have to change the drive to C:\ first:

C:\
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LiquidArrogance:
You're mad because because he left his professional photography staff in the car and had his friend meet him at In-N-Out instead of a studio? I think everything he's provided is awesome.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Wow.. lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] haruyukisama:
Hi thanks for the great review there. Quick question, when you did the speedtest on it, do you remember the numbers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
At that exact location 15mb down 4mb up

Identical to my skyrocket. Lte varies.. fastest near towers. I have seen everything from 12mb down to 65
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tazbo28:
lmao. I was joking, but theres so much coverage on the device, I wonder why he put up some blurry pics in the first place. so many reviews from ces why not those up instead. since theyre more clear. idk. jsut a thought.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
The blurry ones were before he told me pics were allowed. Typically when i get to play with devices ahead of release there are no pics allowed.

I had them, so I posted them :D

want to talk about multitasking..I was sneaking pics with my skyrocket camera, eating a burger, talking to a group of 12, dealing with a 10 yr old, the wife, and rooting a phone for "Sammy's" wife...

don't worry about it, I didn't take it personally. When I got an S2 in hand people gave me all kinds of crap for not taking pics, then I got a second chance and I got 2 blurry pics while dude went to the restroom haha...

with the skyrocket y wife was able to run to our car while I distracted him for a bit. She had nothing to do a size comparison and wasn't really prepared. She used a paper towel as the back drop and un crumpled a $1 for size comparison haha

I'm getting better at this :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Good news! I am now a Samsung device tester!!!!

I will have the Note in hand again Saturday.

Will also have son inside info on another device Saturday!!!

Can't wait!!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LiquidArrogance:
Where do I sign up ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cmjkxa:
I found a video of the AT&T unboxing. It's short with no sound but gives you an idea of what's to come! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhVyDbco6BA
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Where are you located? If I can get more people in I definitely will
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bwhitfield24:
I'd sign up if possible... I'm in the DFW area. (work in Irving, live in south Fort Worth)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] :
+1

Sent from my A500 ICS dream machine
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] imitenotbecrazy:
I sometimes get to mess with unreleased devices at work when a rep comes in but I would kill to be a tester
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Cool the office I will be dealing with is in Richardson, TX

The devices must be picked up there so I will do what I can for locals, and find out if there are offices located near you other guys
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LiquidArrogance:
What about California?? :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] AtoZ0to9:
can anyone here whos handled both a skyrocket and note comment on how massive the note is? i would just go by the att store when released, but thats a little difficult being on house arrest and only able to work...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Maroon Mushroom:
No love for sales reps in Alaska? :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] RipplingHurst:
Pick me, please! I'm in the east bay area, CA. Plenty if time to test too!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
I have pics of the two side by side by side (black skyrocket, note, white skyrocket)

in my in hand thread....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21785886#post21785886

crap that is this thread..did you not look at the pics haha. it is definitely noticeably bigger. great as a tab, almost awkward as a phone

haha..I will put your name in
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] AtoZ0to9:
yea i looked, and looked and looked LOL... just kinda wanted to hear from someone whos handled it... im kinda thinkin its just too big LOL... and after ive put a case on it itll be even bigger... gonna have to but baggier pants or get the skyrocket LOL
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] fiveoneooo:
I am also in the east bay if they are testing here. Let us know
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bkeaver:
I am hoping that I like this phone as much as Jon at Technobuffalo.com likes it...

http://www.technobuffalo.com/companies/samsung/samsung-galaxy-note-one-month-later-video/

now granted this is the international version of the note but still....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] planoman:
I have both. Initially the GNote will seem huge but in a week or so you will love it. Now it does not seem huge, the skyrocket seems small. I have average sized hand but have not had issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] creedrulz:
Would love to be signed up for this live just north of Downtown Dallas.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Send me your email addy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bignate78:
I would love to test the Note also. I have an Infuse now and looking to possably move onto the note. I'm in south Ventura Co./ north-west LA Co.

Big Dogg Infuse I997 ZeusB5 ICS!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Guys it actually has nothing to do with the note, and is in Dallas. It is to test Samsung devices pre release for bugs etc. It requires a bit of work, six weeks of testing per device, and doesn't pay anything

Just putting that out there. Getting a ton of pms about testing the note. The note was in testing over a month a go and has been out of testing for weeks now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bignate78:
Oh, well I'd like to test new devices too haha

Big Dogg Infuse I997 ZeusB5 ICS!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] copualt3:
Sign me up red....tuyen.terry.dang@gmail.com, I would love to be a tester for Samsung.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LiquidArrogance:
mred --

Some folks over in accessories have an email from a case manufacturer that says the i717 may be thinner than the N7000 -- can you fire a text off to your guy at Samsung to see if we can get this one confirmed or shot down? A number of us have already ordered intl accessories so this came as a shocker.

Thanks man I know you've got a busy weekend! :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] planoman:
This is the quote from the cimotech rep: As far as we have been told, the International and 4G LTE versions are identical in shape. The internals and weight are different, but cosmetically, they are almost identical. The only noticeable difference is the home button. The international version has a physical click home button but the AT&T version has a capacitance home button. This does not effect the cases shape.

Which thread did you see which discussed the thickness? Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Maroon Mushroom:
SGP recently updated their cases on Amazon to say "International Only"

I'll probably go without a case and just baby it like any new phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] planoman:
The TPU cases are very thin and offer some grip on the side and protection from scratches but minimal drop protection. I am certain that these cases offered on Amazon etc for 7 bucks will fit both models. I am worried I might scratch the camera lens without a case on.

The funny thing about the Gnote is it is so thin and of course larger that you feel like you might drop it even when you have a good grip on it. I find that having the TPU case on it gives me peace of mind while holding it. Just my .02 cents. Sorry for posting this here. Did not mean to divert the discussion to cases...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SysAdmNj:
This is why I shall wait until the seido innocase makes one for the note. Those are thin and sweet and fit like a hard plastic glove. I dont reallly like the speck cases etc that add that unneccesary extra rubbery bulk. Dont get me wrong, I'll purchase a case on sunday just to protect it until. Might as well, I get 30% off :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Who had an international? Can you take exact dimensions? I will measure the damn thing Saturday lol.

Hey, any specific games you guys want me to try on the Note on Saturday?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] planoman:
Agree on seidio! I was waiting on them to get going which is why I bought the tpu case. It is fine until I get a surface case. Hopefully it fits both models.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Apo11on:
No, but we really really want the full system dump and for you to make new thread about it with download links in the Development section
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LiquidArrogance:
just got an email back today from tpu cases that they are going to be molding there cases as soon as the get 100% confirmation of the mic placement and the international version is thicker than the AT&T note but they will be coming soon

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1489632
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] giantenemybird:
I really hope I didn't just waste my money on this Zenus case.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] borijess:
Waiting for the moment I can put my note into this! :-)

Sent from the SuperStreak! ;-)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Tomorrow ;)

He will be at my wedding reception
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] itsjusttim:
Excellent news
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Fountainhead931:
Hey, Congratulations!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
Well..postponed due to weather. going to meet him for lunch Tuesday
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nosaj13:
Im in houston and would love to be a tester!

Jason
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ajamils:
I'm in Houston as well :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Apo11on:
Tuesday is the 14th...Pre-orders get shipped on the 16th and everybody will have their Note on Friday. Not much of a head start - kinda pointless, if you ask me. If you don't intend to get the phone for yourself - don't bother with that meeting.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mecmatt:
If you havn't noticed it yet but the download link is down in the original Virtuous Doubleshot thread I development section. The download link has been down for quite some time now....

Because I have not gotten over 10 post limit I can't ask there but does anyone else know where I can get the rom?

Also, you can give me some comments about the rom:) If it's worth trying out...
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spastic909:
You can google or ask the OP of the doubleshoot in a private message if you can't post in the thread
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradley_e_smith:
look here

http://xda.niksie.nl/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=1&view=viewcategory&catid=116

don't forget the thanks button.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mecmatt:
Thank you so much!
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whpsnp:
The Doubleshot is my favorite Sense ROM. I just love the launch bar. Unfortunately, it doesn't run so smoothly, it quickly became obvious to me that it was intended for a phone with more RAM. If that wasn't the case I would probably be running it still.

Also, the kernel is not compatible with the swap script so that won't help.

There is a thread in the DHD forums with some visual mods but I believe the download links are dead.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1164724

Sent from my telegraph
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradley_e_smith:
I agree

This *was* my favorite ROM as well, but the lag just got to bad. Would be nice for an update that would allow swap. the supercharger script also didn't help with me as well.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mecmatt:
Yeah, the rom is not lag free but i didn't find it exceptional laggy. I've tried manualy add the ultra-smooth rosie to this one which reduced the lag but some times when you go to the landscape mode you can't press any shortcuts or widgets... An update with fixed ultra-smooth rosie would make the rom perfect i think.

As for the theme, the download link is dead as said. Does anybody got a copy that? The maker of that one has lost the files for it and therefore he can't reupload it:p
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattyh77:
Why just not use CWM to make a backup. Then flash a ROM from Intratech them recover your backup.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Odd guide post to help other users when the OP requires confirmation of a number of commands from others its pointless .

New phone download your firmware from branded provider roms post or via CHECKFUS .

Or a stock rom ..

You can then flash roms or not .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aferreiro:
That will leave you with the backup you did with cwm, just like you were, without the possibility to try ics due to the repartition issue. Also, with a new rom, cwm version might be changed, and backups from older versions won't work.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aferreiro:
I've tagged the thread as question, not as guide. Maybe the title is a bit confusing but I'm looking for help from someone who knows better than me to make a guide to backup with odin, with repartition included, and safely. It could be really useful during transition to first versions if ICS.

Any help with partitions in i9100, Odin ant .PIT files is appreciated.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] npelov:
First of all I can say one thing - it is ALWAYS better to dump read only partition. So mounting /system as RW is a BAD idea. Well. you can't mounta ll partitions as R/O because phone is using them and you could break something, but where you can (system) dump while it's mounted as read only. Dumping restoring read-write partition will cause a possible lost blocks and will force a check, which will hopefully fix file system without permanent damage.

Now I was searching for information about i9100 partitions and backup/restore using dd and odin (or restore via something else). It's easy to answer Why, not easy to answer how.

Why?

1. Updating kernel image voids the phone warranty. So if you use CWM to make a backup - you already updated the kernel and you will be backing up the updated kernel.

1a. You'll say "you can use stock image". Well yes, but the phone has a serial number, from which they can see exactly which version your software should be. I've searched about sock kernels and they do not provide all versions of stock kernels. Yes, there is almost no difference in how your phone behaves if you don't get exact version for your location, but they will know that you've updated the kernel -> no warranty

2. Come one guys DD is universal. It's format doesn't change, simply because it's raw 1:1, byte-to-byte copy. I've already tried to use backup tools and they don't even detect if the phone, software, OS and kernel are the correct versions to allow backup. Sometimes they crash. When using dd it is all in your hands. If there is a mistake - it's yours. Yes, big responsibility, but it's the only way to be sure when you are about to update kernel.

3. For dd you need root. Yes, but root is reversable. you can restore the system like it was before rooting.

However...

Partitioning is kind-a tricky. I couldn't find any information about partitioning, partition files (.pit) and how to make them. Maybe it's because in forums read a lot of noobs and developers don't post that kind of info to save them troubles.

Are you sure that this is correct for galaxy S:

dd if=/dev/block/bml2 of=/sdcard/FILENAME.pit bs=4096

do they have a partition to store partition information ... that would be stupid

I wander what will happen if I dump the whole drive - like:

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/sdcard/galaxyS2.img bs=4096

Is there a way to make a restore script and run it in recovery mode. I guess I can compile/find static version of dd, but I'm not sure how recovery scripts work.

I'll appreciate Some links that lead to the right readings about making recovery images/scripts for update...
[HTC Desire S] RobaL4:
Hello folks,

I asked this already in an other thread (topic was similar the same) but with no reply. I guess this forum is more suitable as I just need a straight answer.

I got:

- Android 2.3.5 & Sense 3.0

- Build 2.10.401.8 CL156318

- HBOOT 2.00.0002

- Rooted with SuperOneClick

- Done Unlock with HTCdev

Is there a way to install a Custom ROMs without downgrading HBOOT?
[HTC Desire S] foX2delta:
Yes, flash a custom recovery, 4ext or cwm, once installed use recovery to install the roms.

You can only truly s-off by downgrading currently.
[HTC Desire S] RobaL4:
Is there anything I will miss if I don't S-OFF but just flash a custom recovery?
[HTC Desire S] foX2delta:
@RobaL4

For you no, you just wont be able to flash radios and I think (not 100% sure) hboots.
[HTC Desire S] Zokormazo:
With HTC unlock you can't change kernel nor radio images so some custom roms will not work at all and some others will lack some kernel specific support/tweaks
[HTC Desire S] vegerta:
I have same problem but at this moment no way for do S-off.
[HTC Desire S] tpbklake:
Not entirely true. You can flash a kernel/boot.img in fastboot mode, so there is an extra step involved.

1. Flash the custom ROM in recovery mode.

2. Extract the boot.img from the custom ROM's zip file and place it in the same directory where you have adb.exe and fastboot.exe and then flash it in fastboot mode using the command:

fastboot flash boot boot.img
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dully79:
Just found this over in the android themes section:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1007441

I havent used it but it looks like it could be very good for beginners as it has a GUI that allows a preview of what your editing.

Stautus bar icon requests could become a thing of the past.;)

All the deails of what it does is in the link above.Hopefully people find this useful.
[General Questions and Answers] furyen:
Hello guys. I just had an unexpected problem. i finally managed to install custom firmware (miui to be exact) and i have A BIG PROBLEM!!!

When i press the power button, in order to lock in, my phone just shuts down!

I tried installing different versions of miui, I even installed CM to to test.. but problem still apears. This means i cant use any custom firmwares, except standart one.

I saw many comments, that people saying it works and etc. but mine lock in button just shuts down the whole phone.

Huawei u8800pro

Android Version: 2.2.2

Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf

Build number: 203026

Please, i beg you, help someone! Give atleast a tip or smth, I would appreciate any help.
[General Questions and Answers] Max399:
I was helping him with this, since i have more expierience with flashing and rooting phones (Hey DHD and Xperia X1), and i can add that the phone was stock bought, and CWM was installed. It was not upgraded to 2.3.5 (Why would you need to do that, if you later wipe it via CWM. Or maybe that update contained some baseband update we needed?), it was just CWM installation, and then zip flashing via the menus. 2x MIUI ROM's were tryed, one CM7 ROM. All three of which were causing shutdowns when you lock the phone. I had the same problem with my DHD some time ago when running MIUI, but then it was just kernel related, so we tryed the CM7 ROM, but it was hanging too. Would be nice if someone could help.

Thank you.