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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lrs421:
Again, we established days ago that ota's were not the issue. Read some of the responses from the devs who know what's its like to build from source when all the pieces aren't there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
And yet..this is an article about AOSP, not updates.

#fail
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tidbits:
They are supporting it. Just not the way people would like it to be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
We already have fragmentation. The Nexus line became fragmented the day that the Nexus S rolled out on Sprint. My thinking earlier in this thread was that this is a licensing/legal issue, not technology-oriented or Google just being bastards about it all. What this is basically going to mean is that as long as Verizon is willing to provide CDMA props to Google, we're good. Can Google redistribute? No, but other than the hassle of yanking those props off of an official build instead of being able to compile them into a ROM yourself, does it really make that big of a difference (other than hassle factor)? Or am I missing something fundamental here?

Frankly, if Verizon is the one that controls rolling out OTA's and not Google (and who the hell knows who regulates that), it doesn't even matter if they decide not to release an update. It'll get let out just like 4.0.4 did one way or the other. The people that own this device that care would most likely rather take an update and flash it themselves over waiting for it OTA. I know I would. I didn't buy this device to keep it locked down and completely stock. It's easier for me to flash an update than to go back to stock, lock the bootloader, take an OTA, unlock the bootloader, have EVERYTHING wiped then have to dump it back on there.

Realistically, this isn't anything to truly freak out about. This is a different update path/methodology and definitely NOT AOSP at all; but this device is still going to get updates. There's no reason for it not to, and there's no reason for Verizon to not give Google what they need. I know that's a simplistic view, but it is what it is.

Like I said earlier, I don't really know a lot about telephony, but I commend Google for being straightforward about this. I'd theorize, again, based on nothing, that this is geared towards the coming years when CDMA voice transitions over to LTE. It's a new set of licensing with new rules and I think one of the things Google is saying is, "Hey, this whole CDMA thing is murky water, we're good right now but we've been told that no one can promise us that we'll get what we need in the future. This isn't like GSM where you can just unlock it, go anywhere with any SIM and rock voice and some form of data".

With the GSM version of the Nexus device, everyone knows that Google is in complete control. Any Nexus will get an update as long as Google is confident that the hardware can run it and that it will be a good user experience. With CDMA, that ability is fundamentally lost due to legal issues. I would rather Google drop the LTE Gnex from the AOSP tree over changing the definition of AOSP to let it stay. Either way, Verizon customers have what we didn't think we'd see, and that's a pure Google experience, updates and all (at least for now). ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rem3Dy:
The issues with CDMA and licenses involves the end user. Google can leagly build and release a CDMA rom no problem. The only issue is the end user building their own rom from source. Why is that so hard to understand. Google can continue on as usual. They can build new roms and release them via ota or downloadable file. Google is still the only one pushing updates for nexus devices. End of story.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tidbits:
That's their plan. I am just saying within the near future CDMA could very well be nonexistent.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
I don't find that hard to understand at all. :confused:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BBD:
I plan to fit a desktop cradle in my car and I'd like to wire the Xperia audio output to my car stereo. Is it possible to use the micro-usb connector for both power and audio output? I've found a few threads on the Samsung forum showing how to do this on a Galaxy. Is the wiring the same on the Xperia and would I need to use the resistor trick to get the audio via the micro-usb connector? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1321491
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waynekirby:
AFAIK if your car stereo reads USB then plug in and mount sdcard that way you can view file on the stereo itself and it will be charging, if not then use AUX lead with micro USB

Regards
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karlitos_:
I'll also be interested in so... and wayne, is not the same, for example, I listened music via spotify, so I cannot listened to it if only connecting through usb mounted sd card...

Otherwise, anyone know how to enable dock mode or car mode connecting in the arc?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] im_iceman:
you'll need to use the headphone output. or bluetooth.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BBD:
Unfortunately my car doesn't have a USB connection. I wanted to use the car stereo's aux audio input. So can any one confirm that the Xperia definitely can't output audio via the micro usb?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayman1986:
Is your car aux connection a USB? Or is it a 3.5mm connection like my car? If so you can get a 3.5mm male to male lead from Ebay
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BBD:
Yes it is 3.5mm but I don't want to use the 3.5mm socket. I want to be able to drop it into a desktop dock and connect both audio and power via the micro-usb. The dock will be sitting in a recessed part of the dash and there isn't room to drop the phone in to the dock with a 3.5 mm plug attached (even a right angled one).
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayman1986:
Sorry confused, If you can't fit a 3.5mm plug, how can you find room to fit usb connector on phone which is on opposite right hand side to the 3.5mm connection?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] im_iceman:
you need one of these. CLICK

and one of these...CLICK

Then you can transmit via bluetooth to your 3.5mm aux input.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BBD:
Thanks good find
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/02/0...ons-lte-galaxy-nexus-to-be-a-developer-phone/

I'm not sure whether this is legit...or whether its just a mistake..LETS HOPE ITS JUST A MISTAKE OK GUISE?

Seriously though, we've been through enough with this phone :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] masully84:
Yeah fingers crossed this isn't true...

Sent from my Gummy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ssmug:
If this is true, I'm going to be seriously pissed. I gave up an unlimited data plan at AT&T to get the GN because I wanted a phone that should be future-proof with respect to OS updates for 18-24 months.

I'm still within my 14 days with Verizon. I hope we get this straightened out before my return period is up...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Seems pretty clear. It's a bit too official in too many places consistently to be a "mistake".

Verizon pushed them too far, and took away too many things for Google to consider it a Nexus reference platform.

---------- Post added at 12:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:51 PM ----------

You could've kept your unlimited plan and bought unlocked GSM... Verizon wasn't your only option lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krohnjw:
Seriously, this is a lot of uproar about nothing IMO.

The page stating CDMA devices aren't supported is for building AOSP builds for target devices. It has nothing to do with OTA updates.

You'll notice another Nexus CDMA device missing, the Nexus S 4G. Guess where it gets its updates from and always has (it's not Sprint)?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ssmug:
I'm new to Android phones (but not tablets), so I don't know exactly what those listing mean, but I sure hope you're right!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krohnjw:
They are merely targets you can pass in when building a a ROM from AOSP source that configures the source for that target device automatically and the accompanying instructions for flashing the rom you've build (From source) to that device. Along with this are the required vendor binaries (blobs) to place in the build directory for the closed source libraries for specific hardware for each device.

The sensational headline does grab attention, but that page has never had anything to do with updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DonXoB:
I think even if Google drops support there will be lots of mods like cyanogen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ssmug:
Forgive me if this is a naive question, but would they be able to update the OS from the GSM updates?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
I think Google means to pull the LTE radios, it seems like VZW to be concerned about those being OS'ed for security reason...hmmm
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] doctahjeph:
That is what I did. Best $700 I've ever spent!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jiwengang:
that's worse. So there won't be devs aosp built on this phone anymore ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
Verizon must have really pissed off Google.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ssmug:
I knew someone would say that! :p I don't use that much data (although I'm not in an LTE area, but I am near one), and if I did have LTE, I don't really stream or tether, so it wouldn't be too big a deal. (And my company gets a 25% discount at Verizon and 5 GB for the price of 2 GB.)

Still hurt to leave it, especially since I got the GN specifically for what I thought would be guaranteed OS support...

I still have until Tuesday to return it and go back, though...
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ap1618:
Hi,

can someone please post a link to download Odin 1 click for captivate 2.2?

(the one in mobiletechvideos site is dead cos its megaupload)

thanks
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Red_81:
Here is the link to the Heimdall One-click for 2.2

It was found in the sticky for the OneClicks master collection in the Development Section.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ap1618:
I saw this one right after I posted this question... but never used Heimdall... Is it the same as Odin, and safe?

after going to stock, can I flash gingie bootloaders etc using Odin?

thanks
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apbthe3:
It's functionally the same as Odin, just an open source alternative. You can do everything that you can do with Odin.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prbassplayer:
Its annoying to get work on windows though. IMO atleast.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apbthe3:
The drivers are a bit wonky, for sure. They only install for one USB port, so then you need to remember which one works every time you flash. I've had mixed results, mostly due to my complete lack of patience and my familiarity with Odin. I just don't want to be the "Just use Odin" guy ;)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prbassplayer:
Na man I get it ;)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ap1618:
I want to go to stock 2.2 so that I can install GB... but the Heimdall one says it doesnt wipe user apps... would it be a problem when upgrading to GB bootloaders and then upgrading the ROM?

thanks
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TRusselo:
windows is the only thing that will run on my pc.. Ubuntu HATES my pc.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrhaley30705:
If your upgrading through kies to kk4 official, it takes care of everything for you. It has bootloaders in it, no need to flash separately. As for user apps, why would you WANT to wipe your apps? I've went from jf6 to kb1 to kk4 with kies and never lost an app. And I was rooted when I went to kb1
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daz_2000:
Hi,

I think the usb port on my sgs2 is f***** It will send a charge to the phone, but will not recognise it.

I get error on my vista laptop as :

USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED - One of the usb devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message.

I have tried reinstalling usb drivers on kies and put in debugging mode etc. I had a problem with the phone not charging around christmas time, so I cleaned the usb port with a cocktail stick, that got the charge working, but it has not picked up usb mode since. So I cant connect usb storage or to ODIN, let alone KIES.

Does anyone have any advice/suggestions as to what I could try, I really dont want to send it back for repair and be handset less for a month!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sendhiloo7:
I am Sure no problem with your mobile. May be problem with computer Hardware or Drivers.

can you try different USB port or you can different computer also.

If you dnt have another PC , uninstall all samsung drivers & kies and reboot the PC.

Just connect as USB storage . USB storage not require any special drivers.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattyh77:
Also use the original usb cable. I have two different cables and only original one works.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bubba949:
I have the same issue, if your not rooted just Send it for repair under warranty but if you are you'll have to flash a stock kernel to remove root first and use a jig to reset your flash counter
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B3311:
Had the same problem, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1425128my cable was the culprit.

Mobile Odin for flashing and Remote Web Desktop/Root explorer for SD access will tide you over.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] E:V:A:
Make sure:

The selection of AP/BP connection behavior

when connecting your phone (as a client), with a USB cable

to a PC host, is manually set in the PhoneUtil (PU) Menu.

This sets the behavior of your phone when connecting it

to a PC. You can select wether you like it to act as a

Modem or PDA, o via USB or UART port. The PU does not

seem available from the ServiceMode menu.

Dial: *#7284#

UART:
[o] MODEM*
[ ] PDA
USB:
[ ] MODEM
[o] PDA*

* is default SGS2 setting.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] davidc23:
I know this is in the wrong place and i was hoping some people can help. I want to learn Java.

I don't know if i should use windows or Linux, my PC isn't the fastest thing in the world lol. Any help?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] globalninja:
Windows with eclipse works fine.

Edit: For a bit more help.

I dont know if you running 32 or 64 bit, but those links are the download pages.

JDK: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-7u2-download-1377129.htmll

Eclipse: http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/packages/eclipse-ide-java-developers/indigosr1

Sent from my Epic™ 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] basketthis:
The only time I would recommend choosing windows over Linux is if you are a hardcore computer gamer (and based on your computer not being "the fastest thing in the world" I would assume you are not...). Linux will be quicker, more powerful, and much easier to configure. Try Ubuntu and Linux mint 12. I prefer Linux mint. Its usually more user-friendly and more compatible with most things and is built off the Ubuntu source so you can run Ubuntu specific apps/programs. Linux is also a safer software to run bases on the file structure and cosing as far as viruses/spyware are concerned. And Linux is free. Did I mention that you should be running Linux?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CBowley:
+1 for linux
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] otterjock:
Hello All, I am having a heck of time trying to figure out how to change the default value in the headset value while in service mode.

I first type *#*#197328640#*#*

then select #5 Audio

then select #2 Headset

then key imput 100

It just adds that number to the default value of 52 and makes it 52100. How do I change the default value? Please help! My phone has been rooted and android version 2.3.5

Thanks

Dave
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] promiseofcake:
It could have something to do with the fact that it says "menu key not exist" when you get to these values, it's possible they cannot be changed here.
[HD2 General] gypsy214:
i just bought this phone the tmobile version, it have android ics but i dont really want it i want to go back to stock,

i download a ngr wm6 rom and the tmobile ruu to flash it like people says,

now windows device center 6.1 wont recognize the phone witch i think is because it have NAND ANDROID so i take off the battery plug it back in,

press v- and power button and goes to the tri color matters

so i plug in my phone run the flasher it says what version its gonna flash bla bla

so when it start to do it on 0% then i get an error 226 says that the phone is not plug in properly

guys i been searching for 2 days now and everything i find says to do what i been doing and no luck

do i need any htc drivers for the hd2? i have htc drivers installed that i needed for my sensation,

guys please help me get back to stock
[HD2 General] poyensa:
General - Question & Answer section is not a place where everyone can open a new thread with the own question. It is needed to search before, read the sticky threads, read the wikis, read and read once again, and post in an existing thread, if necessary. Repetitive topics will be deleted/closed without previous notice. Topics like 'urgent help' or 'do I brick my phone?' and so will be deleted/closed. Infractions issued to reiterative members. Thanks for your cooperation. Best regards,
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] retskrad:
Hey everyone!

My qyestion is how future proof the Galaxy Nexus is. Im not talking about gaming or things like that, I just wonder if the hardware is capable of 1-2 major versions of Android and if the dualcore lasts that long?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gmanunited:
Who knows where phones will be in the future. Many phones that were released in 2010/2011 can run ICS easily. These phones are powerful devices and will be future proof for a while. Just enjoy what you have today which is probably the best Android device to date.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Valynor:
Not future-proof at all.

Everybody knows that, when the aliens establish first contact this year and bring us the gift of positronic computing, our complete technology will be outdated by the factor 10.000. Your GN will be useless after this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
The Galaxy Nexus will feel like a dinosaur in 2 years. Wait a few more months for this years crop of phones to be released. Some of them already put the GN to shame.

Modern tech gets old quickly. Be happy with what you get and don't read up on any new stuff once you get it or you'll feel buyers remorse every day.

Enjoy whatever you decide to purchase :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DonXoB:
With much luck, we will have updates for longer than 2 years. My old milestone had got 1 year updates. So the nexus is relatively future-proof compared to other phones because it is directly driven with updates by Google.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CyberPunk7t9:
The GNEX's future in this regard is great compared to all Android phones available today.

The hardware will be outdated soon.. but not so much for it to become obsolete any in the upcoming 2 years.

The GNEX's 720p screen will hold out a long time, probably will be topped after the GS III is released. staying the 2nd best for a long time.

The softkeys design, i'm not sure how or if other Android will follow such design soon. But it's kind of a "futuristic" feature in the GNEX (the ultimate phone in the far future will have one hell of a bezel-less screen all in one piece) :)

Another very important thing, is the Jellybean OS.

Just look at how great things recently been for long time Nexus S users. They received an official ICS release before any other phone of it's age.. making the Nexus S better in some areas than newly introduced high-end Gingerbread phones. It's going to be the same with the Galaxy Nexus, probably receiving JB OS before other new phones then and reviving it's usability.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Syn Ack:
THINK of it this way. The Nexus One was super future proof. Lasted through a few different versions of Android. Started with Eclair and ended with the latest version of Gingerbread, and I'm sure there is dev work to get the thing running ICS. I'd say that like every other Nexus phone, it should last through a minimum of 2 full versions of Android. So in my theory the Galaxy Nexus should last up to at least December 2013 - January 2014, if not longer. Then again technology doubles every 2 years so maybe it might be the end of the road once Dec 2013 rolls around when the letter "K" Android operating system expects to launch.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Simer03:
just what i was gonna say! the Nexus One lasted 2.1 to 2.3 flawlessly! 3 total android versions (and i bet ICS will work just as good on it when its ready)....the Nexus S was 2.3 and now 4.0......ICS is for dual core phones but the Nexus S still runs it super nicely! I have no doubt it be running the "J" software flawlessly as well! the Galaxy Nexus should last a good 2 years! that is why Nexus phones are the way to go, in my opinion......none of this "ill wait for the next phone" BS that people keep putting themselves thru! U can have your quad core bullshi*, but without the software, it wont matter!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aridon:
The answer is none of them are future proof.

It should hold up perfectly find and have excellent developer support for at least the next 2 years. More than most other general release phones. Considering most of the good stuff (Galaxy 3) wont' be released state side until fall if we are lucky the nexus will be top dog for a long time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonathan3579:
Why not put it this way... the screen and/or plastic casing are more likely to go before the Galaxy Nexus cannot be supported in a future OS update. :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WiredPirate:
Hardware, no of course not. No hardware is future proof.

Firmware, not only will we get the newest Android versions, we will get it FIRST.

Last year I told my cousin to buy a Nexus S, she was always happy with it. She is NOT a phone geek like we are.. So ICS gets pushed ota to her in Dec2011 (Nexus S got first ICS ota of any phone), I call her and say "expect to recieve a big update to your phone soon" she says back to me, "I already got it, it's like I have a BRAND NEW PHONE!!" end of story.:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] psycho2097:
Google itself said all phones will get updates till 18 mo. Whether it gets crapped up by carrier OEM policies or not,but a stock Google phone will get full updates for at least 18 mos. After that,it remains usable for another 18 months. For example,the Droid,hero & g1 still run fine. Yes you can't play shadowgun or gta on them,but they do run fine. So its fine for 3 years usually. Unless you are a phone fanatic. I know I am.:P

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ph00ny:
If you're talking about OS upgrades then it's going to be around for a while

If you're talking about hardware capabilities, it was behind the day it was released
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonathan3579:
Well all know that the whole 18 month thing is a sham. LG and many other manufacturers signed that agreement. You do not think they're actually gonna update the G2x a "Google experience" phone, do you? They couldn't even get a proper Gingerbread build; it was still running a Froyo kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] strongergravity:
If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] st11lgar:
Ok, Thanks for all the info!

Got a Rogers Xperia Arc, payed for sim-unlock, upgraded from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 world version with flashtool and finally rooted it.

Now I want I.C.S. :D

My bootloader is still locked and can be unlocked for a small amount BUT I was wandering if there is a way to convert a rom (zip that you can install from sd card if you have CWM and your fastboot works) into a .ftf (which I understood has the kernel already inside...) and THEN flash it with flashtool to the phone...

BTW, when I run s1tool I get

LOADER VERSION: "r4A045"

lower case 'r'. Does that mean my bootloader is unlocked, because it changed from capital to lower case. Can't connect with fastboot to the phone though...

Thank YOU!