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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RMONTER:
Well I recently bought a S2 with t-mobile, and just recently it received a OTA upgrade in December. I didn't install it until January, and it looked like everything went fine.

Until it rebooted at stayed on the white screen stating software update

installing and it never moved... Has anyone experienced anything similar?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] essdiddy:
Re-install Packages

Haven't seen the stock bootloader in a while but there should be an option to re-install packages. Do this.... If it doesnt work then we need to get you into download mode and have you try to use odin.

1. Turn off the device. Pull the Battery. Reinstall Battery.

2. Press and hold both Volume Up and Volume Down keys at the same time.

3. Press the Power key only until the phone vibrates once, then release only the Power key.

4. Continue to hold the Volume up and Volume Down keys until the Android System Recovery screen appears.

5. Press the Volume Down key to highlight Re-install packages(if it is there)

6. Press the Home key to select.

7. Press the Volume Down key to highlight Yes

If there is not a re-install packages try a data/factory reset and see what that does. If nothing, you are trying odin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Teo032:
don't worry, it isn't a brick, follow the instructions above. I think i fixed my friend's phone by simply flashing cwm, I was going to flash a rom... but that did the trick.. but each phone is different.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jose1400:
galaxy bricked

i have a tmobiel galaxy s2 that wont turn on or go in to recovery on enter download mode after installing a new kernal can some one please help?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
If you meant only download mode, then you should be able to flash stock with Odin.

If you meant or download mode, then you're probably bricked.

Was it a kernel for t989? Shouldn't be bricked if it was. If it was accidentally another phones kernel...then you're in trouble.

Sent from my cell phone telephone....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jose1400:
I think it was for a different phone it was for the gt-l9100.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
Then you're hard bricked I do believe. Sorry!

Sent from my cell phone telephone....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jose1400:
is there a way to fix it? and thank you for ur help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
All I can say is search xda for hard bricked t979. A lot of info out there. I've never had it happen, so don't know much about it.

Sent from my cell phone telephone....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thakrew317:
It'll have to be jtaged to be fixed

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Theirs a online company that does for for 50 bucks..moblietechvideos.com or something like that
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rodraf:
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-t-mobile-jtag-brick-repair/

$50 to get it repair... I sent mine today.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Racing19969:
http://www.fixmybrick.biz/ $29.99
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Reznott:
I flashed the wrong rom on my sgh-t989 and bricked it . I found Mobiletechvideos JTagging service, took the chance and sent my phone and 50 dollars , had it back in just about a week working like new . Very nice people and did exactly what they offered.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] CE20934:
When I hard bricked my SGSII last month, I too went the MobileTechVideos route. Folks on the forum highly recommended their services, so I purchased their JTAG service and sent them my phone. I was not impressed. They had it for a week (which I'd expected), shipped it back to me uninsured in a padded envelope, and didn't tell me why my phone hadn't been fixed until after I'd received it--and only then because I asked why it wasn't fixed.

At least I received a refund.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sample88:
I've got this strange thing. When I plug the samsung earphones (or any other with a mic, tested 3 of them) my sound sounds like i'm under water (music, radio app, fm radio) . When I use normal earphones the sound is good. Is anyone else experiencing this aswell? And does anyone know what is causing it and how to fix it?

I tried the same on my Lenovo business laptop and experience the same problems (so it's not a device thing). Also, when I pull out the plug a little bit the sound is perfectly fine but the plug won't hold like that in my pocket ;)

Any help here?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aceofclubs:
This used to happen to me with my sgs1. Because the sgs1 is wired differently to iPhone etc.

That was changed for sgs2.

If you are sure youre not using older sgs1 earphones then my guess is they are faulty or you got the wrong set with your sgs2.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sample88:
Okay thanks for the tip. I'll try it when I'm at home. Used samsung and sony ericsson earphones now. But I'm not sure if the samsung earphones are the ones delivered with my S2.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bala_gamer:
either you are using an incompatible headset with mic, or your wire in the mic is damaged, if the support wire in a headset is cut then it will happen.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bahmonkeys:
Well on any headset with a mic. You have 3 bands on the 3.5mm jack. 1 for the left, 1 for the right headphone and 1 band for the mic. The order of these 3 bands does vary hence your loss in sound. Try a few different headsets to find the one that works perfectly for you.

I hope that helped you!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sample88:
That was the answer I was looking for! Thank you! I'll hit the button when I'm home.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sample88:
You were right! Haven't had the chance to put pc on at home tho, thanks so much :) the earphones from my S2 were still in the box :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aceofclubs:
Exactly. The sgs1 had these wired up in a different order to iPhone etc, and sgs2 changed to be compatible. Resulting in that underwater type sound.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kimifender:
I have the same problème,

It goes OK when I keep pushing the mic button.

I'm not sure wether I have the SGS1 ones though.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bahmonkeys:
Usually the mic band is in the middle. No clue what its on the SG1 and SG2. The sound sounds like it is in the distance. Which means that the circuit is not complete. Underwater sounds sound way are way clearer than listening to them normally (less resistance)

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Usually the mic band is in the middle. No clue what its on the SG1 and SG2. The sound sounds like it is in the distance. Which means that the circuit is not complete. Underwater sounds are way way clearer than listening to them normally (less resistance)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sample88:
Okay, question answered, thread can be closed :)
[HTC Sensation] Slerio:
I want to get root to disallow some apps internet use and to use Chainfire

How i can do it at the easiest way ? is there a possible way Without flashing a new rom ?
[HTC Sensation] dexter93:
No need to change rom.just go to www.revolutionary.io ;)
[HTC Sensation] Slerio:
there is Only the sensation Listed is this 100% compatibel with XE ? and if i "Only" root it and i need to send it in sometime ... will i still have Guarantee ?

PS : how do i get my Hboot Number and so ?

And can i Upgrade then still on Android 4.0 ( Ics ) or should i wait with the Root ?

FAQ of the Revolutionary "Does Revolutionary give me root?

No. You will need to flash this zipfile from recovery. "

so it doesnt give me root ?...

i just want to get root without any flashing...^^

( Iam pretty Noob with root and flashing.... )
[HTC Sensation] GladiatoRiley:
You must flash the root firmware. It is very simple if you follow this tutorial exactly.
[HTC Sensation] Slerio:
can i then still ship it in under warranty ?

and can i normal patch my Phone ? ( soon comes Ics out thats why )
[HTC Sensation] GladiatoRiley:
What do you mean normal patch? You can follow a tutorial on the same page to undo the S-OFF and flash the original firmware. If you want to do that later, i recommend that you skip the SuperCID step.

You will have to "undo" the root to claim under warranty.

Edit: and everything that is compatible with the reg Sensation should be compatible with the XE
[HTC Sensation] Slerio:
and there is rly No other way to get root ? i hear about flash less Roots and so on ...

Iam Pretty Feared about any flashing and so on
[HTC Sensation] CursedBat:
Hello :)

Yes it will work with the Sensation XE since the Sensation /4G/XE is basically the same thing. Follow the instructions on the Guide here.

Revolutionary Only gives you S-OFF, which means Security Off, which means you have permission to flash files. Root will require flashing, but you would need to install a custom recovery first. What the custom recovery does is that it actually FLASHES the file for you whereas S-OFF only gives permission. You would need to flash the "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" to have root. :)

Cheers. :D
[HTC Sensation] Slerio:
and will i be ablte to Normally Update the phone then ? ( via the Htc Update service for ICS ) ?

( ye i know alot of questions... are i searched along time around and not rly answers to it )
[HTC Sensation] CursedBat:
Sadly, if you install the latest Custom Recovery, you will no longer receive HTC ICS updates. HOWEVER! Why wait for HTC when you know that as soon HTC releases the update, you can count on XDA members to come up with a even better ROM based on the release. So don't worry yeah?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] pbolwahnn:
I am wondering if the NookHWTest app is a native B&N app. If so, why can we not see it in the Apps screen?

I have a Nook Tablet running 1.4.0 and have sideloaded Android Market and Go Launcher EX. They seem to work fine and I found the NookHWTest app listed in the apps that Go Launcher EX found on the tablet.

I am new at Android operating systems and the Nook Tablet.

Thank you in advance.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Deleted member 4412922:
Have you opened it? To me it seems like a program for in-store diagnostic testing to make sure everything works. It's probably hidden because the normal user would have no need for it. That's my theory at least...

Sent from my TARDIS.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ShinnAsuka:
yea its a native bn app
[HTC Sensation] OKors:
I'm trying to avoid having to read through 50,000 posts because the ARHD thread has gotten a bit unweildy...

I'm currently running ARHD 3.6.5.

As you can tell it's been a while since updating and honestly I was waiting around for a stable ICS remix.

At any rate can anyone clue me in on where the scene is at? I see there's different versions of ICS available for ARHD; are they worth while, daily drivers or should I just update my sense ARHD to the current version?
[HTC Sensation] Donny1987:
mike1986 said that the current base used for 6.2.1 XE might be close to final. I'm using 6.2.1 XE as a daily driver, without issues.

If you flash this ROM make sure you also flash the correct firmware.
[HTC Sensation] OKors:
Thanks for the reply.

Did you install the 1.2 or 1.5Ghz version and/or is there a noticeable difference in performance AND battery life? I'm more interested in battery honestly. I'm not much of a power user and I don't stream or watch videos on this really.

Also, is a Super Wipe necessary?
[HTC Sensation] k0zmic:
Definitely if you're coming from Gingerbread.
[HTC Sensation] fr0zenblood75:
Battery life on ICS sense is amazing for me compared to GB literaly get almost double the batterylife . It sucks though cuz I feel that sense 3.0 is way smoother and faster so I switched back till a new leak is released. Everyone says that sense 3.6 is faster and smoother than 3.0 though :/
[HTC Sensation] thelegendarylegends:
Yep on extreme sensation with sebastians undervolted and unlocked kernel sense 3.6 feels faster like never before :D

Sent from my sensational HTC sensation's xda app
[HTC Sensation] fr0zenblood75:
Really ?? I tried that too somethings are smoother but some I feel aren't ,like the notification drawer stutters a lot for example. Do you have that ??
[HTC Sensation] thelegendarylegends:
My notification bar is smooth alrite with this kernel, Sebastian is the best :D

Sent from my sensational HTC sensation's xda app
[HTC Sensation] mic180:
I just made this post regarding ARHD 6.1.0 on another thread

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22012993&postcount=6
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Knocturnal88:
As the title says. Why is it that I cannot see my phones version on Kies? I thought by flashing the courier branded rom I would have my phone reset to how it was when I had just got it? If I'm not doing something or doing something wrong please tell me. Official ICS is due to release soon, and all the versions I have tried through the roms on these boards are not 100% stable, so I would like to have my phone back to how it was.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aceofclubs:
Best to ask in intratechs thread??

Will help him if you give some details like your device model, carrier firmware version and what steps you have taken when you flashed.

I recommend you stay with Odin and give kies the flick.

Use checkfus app from market to see if there are any firmware updates and then download from intratech and flash with Odin.

Good luck.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Barff1984:
Just wondering what people think of the Padfone?

I might be late to this (most probably am), however i Just saw a few reviews about the padfone and now it looks very tempting to wait for it instead of ordering the Prime tomorrow.

I heard they'll be announcing it properly at the MWC...I guess it'll be 2 months after that, so around the tf700 time.

What do people think? Is it a gimmick that wouldn't get used? or something that could have a lot of potential?

Here's a video i saw that caught my eye

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z5aAOKJGBjo
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TalynOne:
It's attractive to folks who want to avoid paying for both a phone plan and a Tablet data plan and don't want to tether. Other than that it's gimmicky.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dagrim1:
Nice one Asus.

But not tempted, you can always wait for the next best thing. I also wonder if you can utilize this padfone fully without a phone in it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I have more questions about this thing than I do answers, such as:

1. What carriers will support the phone? If it's not available on Sprint, it's a moot point for me.

2. Does the tablet support a dock? I've seen rumors that it will support the original Transformer dock, but no confirmation. If it doesn't, then it's also moot for me--I wouldn't get a tablet without an integrated keyboard dock.

3. Not to be unkind towards ASUS (I think there's too much of that going around already), but they've struggled making the Prime a reliable and consistent product so far. I wonder if they'll be better at making this thing, given that it's another order of magnitude more complex.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pyro6128:
There's a video where am asus rep confirms it working with the tf101 dock. And to the poster above you, the tablet won't work at all without the phone in it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
1) It will probably be sold as an unlocked sim card device!

2) it will dock! If you look on one video i watched the had a battery widget that showed phone tablet and dock battery life on it... And you can see the dock connectors on it!

But it's really cool a phone that docks in a tablet that docks in a keyboard! You could probably get like 24 hours of battery for the phone on 4g

3) what's complex about it it uses a micro hdmi to display the image to the tablet and a micro usb to charge the phone and communicate the touch portion of it... It's basically just a glorified touchscreen monitor
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PrimeUser:
Over the top IMHO, is the tablet just a case and phone screen enlarger, or are they 2 devices who can work together when needed and fully functional when separate?

I praise the courage of the concept, yet I don't feel engaged by it, others may disagree...

Cheers
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Not to be overly harsh, a few months ago I'd have asked, "What's so complex about the Prime?" I never would have expected so many build and design issues. Here we have a phone that has to sit inside a tablet and:

1. Have everything fit well, with no issues with tolerance. If some part is a tiny bit off, then the phone doesn't fit, or the cover doesn't close, or a connector abrades against a port and bends/breaks something, etc.

2. The phone sites inside the tablet. Yet, it provides all radio functionality (cell, GPS, wifi, Bluetooth). If the Prime has radio issues, imagine what could happen with this thing. And no, I don't think it's so easy to say, "Well, they just shouldn't use an all-metal back." The whole thing needs to be carefully design to ensure that all radios perform well.

I'm not saying ASUS absolutely can't design and manufacture this thing well, but after the Prime, I do have my doubts. Do note that I've had six Primes so far, and every single one has had a defect significant enough to warrant a replacement. So, maybe I'm a bit jaded.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Everyone always talking about this show or next show worth waiting for. Lol. People said same thing about one that just passed, and basically was a fail. As far as showing anything to beat the prime out. Asus already said it'll be June at the earliest when you will see the TF-700. Once people get that, they will be in for a big surprise. AROUND the same time or afterwards is when the next upgrade to tegra3 chip will be announced, Kal El+, or they might just jump to next one and forget the refresh. Its always about waiting for the next best thing. Of you do then you'll be waiting forever. Lmao

Plus what does this thread have to do with Prime?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Barff1984:
You answered your own question when You started timing about getting the tf700 or the current device...being the prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
yeah..lmfao. I'm just happy a got a great working Prime from 12/22. I use this thing so much its crazy. I used my Ipad the other day, it didn't even feel right anymore. felt bulky n heavy n alot slower than my prime. can't lie, I am interested to see what the competition will bring.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] e.mote:
These combo thingies sound cool until somebody actually tries to use one. To wit the Moto Atrix and the stillborn Palm Foleo.

The Panasonic WiGig demo (Engadget blurb) looks much more versatile and practical. No need for proprietary phone & dock. Xmit module in phone + rcv module in laptop/tablet/TV = 60fps fullHD remote access or dumb display.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gogol:
Nice concept, but I already have a good Android phone (Galaxy Nexus).

Why would I want one?

As for now, I won't go with Prime ... too much issues ... random built quality ... pogo pins will wear out (not tight) sooner or later ... flawed design ...

TF700 would be much better option, but I need to wait a month or two for real review and teardown, learning from Prime debacles ...

Or probably waiting other brand like Samsung upcoming 11.6" , that is interesting.

Yeah, we can wait and wait and wait ... but at this moment, I won't "force" my-self to accept mediocre/dodgy products.

MWC is just less than 1 month anyway ...

And I can still live my life without tablet! Galaxy Nexus serves me well enough :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dizzy33:
I agree, this is exactly what I think ! Why would we buy an unfinished product ? I can live with no GPS, but not with a bad WIFI reception. It's so stupid to pay 700€ for a MOBILE device which would not allow me to connect to a WIFI router in hotels/restaurants unless I'm sticked to it ...

A lot of people say "The TF700 solved these problems, let's wait for it", but I only partially agree :

- this is said by Asus, but can we still believe them ? I am not confident anymore in the build quality of Asus. We already had problems with the TF101 and other laptops / netbooks made by Asus.

- Even if the TF700 works very well, the high 1080p resolution will let it work slower than the "normal" 1280x800 TF201 resolution. We still need to know if it will be fast enough for everything and everyone (we all want our tablet to be as fast as possible, right ?)

- Asus will not be the only Tegra 3 maker in the next months : every other brands will sell their own Tegra 3 tablets, beginning in April with Acer (A510). And there will be new comers like HTC and Lenovo (the lenovo tab will have a Tegra 3 running at 1.6 GHZ and 2Go of RAM !).

Asus wanted to be the first one to sell a Tegra 3 tablet, but they did it too fast, now we have to use an unfinished product and use tricks like pinching the back cover to let it work as it should (and still, even with this trick it works better but not really as it should)... Is this serious ???

So I will now wait for other brands "Tegra 3" tablets, I'm done with Asus.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cschrauw:
does anyone know how i can restore my phone? i flashed a voodoo kernel to it before rooting, and now its bricked. does anyone have the factory kernel laying around?

Thanks
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kadin.zimmerman:
What method did you try when putting the kernel on? Did you use Odin?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidstyle:
look up my guide in general section...section 4
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cschrauw:
i looked at that, i also can only get into recovery mode, not download
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cschrauw:
it's possible to access the sd card from the recovery menu, what should be on the sd card to fix it? the .md5 file?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kadin.zimmerman:
Try removing the battery completely, then hold down the down volume key and plug the USB cord in and don't let go until it's in download mode. Then replace the battery into the phone. This method has always worked for me. Hopefully it does for you too
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cschrauw:
how long does it usuall take for you? i tried for about 5 mins and nada haha
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icemanwbs:
Be sure you have drivers from Sanding installed on PC....also the USB cable is correct.. ( some charge phone just fine, but don't work for ODIN. ).... OH, " wiggle" cable...I know sounds odd but do it...I've. Had happen with mine :D
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icemanwbs:
Lol dam auto correct! SAMSUNG NOT SANDING! !!!!!
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kadin.zimmerman:
Usually takes 10 seconds lol yeah make sure the computer has Samsung drivers installed and try the OEM USB cord. Although I have used non OEM cords before and worked just fine... I'm very very surprised that taking the battery out, then holding the down key and plugging in simultaneous didn't work.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k_nivesout:
You do know there's an edit button on your posts right?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enyo.:
I would overclock to 1.4ghz all the time. I just like my battery a little more then speed.

My battery is doing great @ 1.2GHz -50mV. But I kind of want more speed.

But 1.4GHz is 1400mV.

My battery drains in less then 2-3 Hours.

Is their a way for an oc to 1.4GHz without a big battery hit?

Or some speed tweaks?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ejdavis72:
Happy medium, 1.3GHz? I use "No-Frills CPU Control" from the Market and it works really well.