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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffiphone:
I've tried that, and I'm still stuck on 2.3.4. Can't even get 2.3.6, let alone ICS.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkshado:
Might as well flash one of the many AOSP or CM9 ROMs posted out here to be honest. How fast is AT&T in approving ROM updates?

I'm pretty sure that's part of what's holding it up despite the Canadian 9020As out there...

I've flashed Kalimochoaz's CM9 alphas a few days ago and it works like a charm.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffiphone:
I don't know that it is at&t holding up the update, I think it's still on Google right now. I have considered flashing an ICS ROM on it, I just haven't had the time or motivation just yet.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r3act:
The next OTA coming for Nexus-S is 4.0.5 so maybe they're waiting to release that...
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffiphone:
Hopefully they release it soon.
[General Questions and Answers] :
Has any one used the market unlocker app from the app store ?

Saw an article on lifehacker

http://lifehacker.com/5883293/marke...-amazon-apps-available-to-uses-in-any-country
[General Questions and Answers] Dirk:
People here use it all the time with great success. You may have to find an apk to install from as i'm not sure it can be found on the Market any more.
[General Questions and Answers] :
Thanks I'll check it out.

FYI it is still on the market
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PaulB007:
Hey guys, I am considering getting the epic touch, I'm curious if the most current bootloader is locked or if samsung is nice and doesn't keep us out of these phones. I noticed in the development section there's lots of different root methods, i am assuming these are all different bootloader versions? I'm coming from an htc background so don't understand all this quite yet thanks guys.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ja5oN:
The HTC rooting method is going to be different with this device. Use sfbubs one touch root method. Then use option c to install cwm (custom recovery). Its a piece if cake.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
just like the post above mentions sfhub is the best and even though you are coming from an htc background when rooting any android phone from xda instructions I always check the stickies first since they are normally the most reliable root methods
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
you are correct they let us in. the easiest rooting is sfhub's auto root sticky. it couldn't be easier. wow when I wrote this no one had replied lol.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rbtrucking:
Follow this video to root http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7pWjmKCsoc&context=C39dbcd5ADOEgsToPDskLYPo2N_TvJxTouneAGMnRV

And this one to install Clockwork Mod. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZRnH-_XZmM

I did it this way and am up and running flawlessly!

All the links to the files you will need will be in the description of the video
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tome_1:
Hi,

I searched for this and can't find anything on it. Was wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar problem.

When using the FM radio the range of volume that the volume slider/buttons controls isn't always the same. Sometime when a message comes in and a notification plays the volume will jump up. I've tried to use the sound controls in settings to replicate this but it won't do it.

Co-incidentally, receiving messages while the radio is on also sometimes results in the tuned frequency to change :-S
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OmegaRED^:
This sounds like a software conflict seen this on the mini pro many times.

some apps or rom features change the volume when notifications come in... this screws with other settings put into place by other apps.

There should be "hopefully" a setting to disable this volume change in the rom.

Also please post in Q&A for future questions. Thanks
[HTC Amaze 4G] Beatles67:
Make monkeys dive.
[HTC Amaze 4G] zPacKRat:
see ya later, or maybe not.

---------- Post added at 08:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:13 AM ----------

captured that moment in a quote, HA.
[HTC Amaze 4G] hasoon2000:
^^ You treated him lol.
[HTC Amaze 4G] seansk:
can we please ban this person!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Chance Ill:
Already reported
[HTC Amaze 4G] hasoon2000:
Same here!
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
lmao off haha
[HTC Amaze 4G] zPacKRat:
glad to see you got some enjoyment out of this trolls perils.

---------- Post added at 09:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:09 AM ----------

For the record, the title of his post referred to his only other post

"Prelude got His Amaze Where's the ROM?"
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Everybody come by and look at the Troll before he leaves town.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beartiger:
I recently installed a new kernel on my phone, but it was one of a number of variants of the same kernel, some with SVS others with HAVS, some with CFS and some with BFS and lastly with and without call recording.

Is there a shell command I can run to find out which CPU scheduler version I installed as I remember it was HAVSand no call recording but I cannot remember if it was CFS or BFS?

many thanks
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
If the clue is not in the name of the kernel, not really
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beartiger:
Guess I'll have to re-flash it and take note of which one I am using then.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Yeah if it doesnt say in about phone or system/lib/modules, I don't think you can tell.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erklat:
Doesn't antutu cpu tuner support changing io scheduler?

SwiftKeyed from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Apparently. My cfs kernel has the option for noop, deadline, bfq or cfq for io. Still doesn't help identify cfs or bfs process scheduler though
[Bada Software and Hacking General] civil.scholar:
I don't want to learn a new spoofing method or any thing just like that but i want to learn something about backuping method that kies use .

as i found there is no way to use a sbu file from one device to other one cause of some codes :

1- IMIE

2-ApplicationID

3-(most important ) DeviceID

we can change no 1&2 with HexEditor or even in windows registry but the DeviceID is unavailable at all.

just if you open sbu file with winrar or same tools you will find a Manifest file that have DeviceID.

I found with Hex editor that SBU files encryption method is :

Encryption-Method:AES 128 C TR

so the question is how to decrypt and encrypt AES 128 C TR

is there any way to do that ? or just leave that :confused:
[Bada Software and Hacking General] adfree:
:cool:

Good idea.

Thank you.

I have only short looked into sbu file... you can see filenames...

So it is not encrypted or something like that... mabye not at all...

Maybe we could extract all files...

See here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1428985

Maybe same mechanism...

Best Regards
[Android Themes] Metallijim:
Hi here's my first attempt at theming ever, using go dev teams theme factory and paint.net

I based the theme on the new Sony Xperia s wallpaper 'Cosmic Flow'

I really like it and wanted to try my hand at theming.

Any helpful comments would be greatly apericated

Enjoy!!

EDIT UPDATE 12/02/2012

I've been playing some more with paint.net and have made some changes to the theme.

Now uploaded with new screenshots

Please comment and press thanks if you like it!

EDIT UPDATE 20/02/2012

More tinkering with this theme

New tab icons

Blacked out Go menu

Better glassy effect on icons

Screenshots later (need sleep)
[Android Themes] hatgirl223:
Awesome!!!! I love the colors in this theme. Thank you so much for sharing your work!!!!!
[Android Themes] Metallijim:
Glad you like it!

Anything you would change or improve?

I've changed the tab icons and the go launcher menu color

Shall be uploading in the morning (uk).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bscotth:
Hi guys,

So with the Bootloader unlock (hopefully) coming right around the corner, I'm curious about the possible controversy behind unlocking the bootloader and trying to sell the Prime used on XDA/eBay/Craigslist.

What are everyone's opinions?

--Would it be wrong to unlock the bootloader(AKA void the warranty) and then try to sell the prime later down the road when something new and better comes out?

--Would you buy a used prime if the previous owner fully disclosed that the bootloader is unlocked and the warranty is voided if the prime still fully functions?

--(Warning: my nooby question)Would it be possible to re-lock the bootloader? (I'm assuming it wouldn't be possible due to not having Asus' actual encryption key, but on the other hand, XDA has some wickedly smart minds)

--Is this even an issue? Am I making this a bigger deal than it really is? :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
1. Yes and no. Everything about unlocked bootloaders and the ROMs and such that come with them is either open source or someone else's property. Therefore directly profiting from it without permission from owner/changing source code would be illegal. But you wouldn't necessarily as you're just passing the physical tablet along.

2. Yes and no. I personally wouldn't mind as that's just one less thing I'll have to do to be prepared for my levels of customization. At the same time, I wouldn't buy it too close to full price as I'd just get it new and would scrutinize the seller's wording and overall advert very closely. I would not trust you out-right and most likely would still choose the unlocked route just as a safety precaution.

3. I do think it's possible to revert to an unrooted, locked state, but you'll be dependent on a dev here actually putting it together. Unroot is easy, putting back to complete stock with all security on is a bit tougher but doable (I could still have warranty work done to my phone)

4. Again, yes and no. Anyone who generally even knows what unlocking and rooting and ROMs are would most likely enjoy the experience of a new device that they get to do these things to themselves. But some more layman users who wish to have full control but don't know how are even willing to pay others to do this for them.

You'd definitely be able to sell it. Probably more easily locally since you could show off the customizations and pros of custom software vs. that from the manufacturer/carrier.

*EDIT: Also, I don't believe many people are going to be worried about warranty on used devices. That's usually the trade-off: Lower price, but no real support + any past damage that could have been done and gone unreported vs. Higher price, (USUALLY) complimentary service for malfunctions for a limited time, and generally a return policy to a retailer.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Magnesus:
No, but inform they buyer that the device is unlocked and potentially without warranty.

Definitely. I'd prefer if it was unlocked posibbly with some neat, fast ROM installed, one less thing for me to do. :) I bought my phone rooted and with CM installed. :)
[Nook Touch General] yelloguy:
I have a Nook Simple Touch reader unrooted. Since I use it only for reading rpubs, it works fairly well. I have a Nook Color running CM7 for everything else but the NC wasn't good enough for ePubs so I got a Simple Touch. the setup works pretty well so far except a couple of things:

1. Dictionary. I used a friend's Kindle for a little bit and got hooked to looking up the words by clicking them. NST does similar but you have to touch and hold the word, then click lookup, then close the box. It is considerably easier on the Kindle. I know the Kindle App also does it on Android. Is there any way to get that feature without rooting and installing the Kindle App? If I do install the Kindle App, is there a way to use the page buttons? I don't like making sliding page turn gestures on the screen. In fact, I would like the ability to turn off touch screen completely and be able to use buttons only like the Kindle.

Also the Kindle App uses different fonts than the stock reader or Kindle device. Is there a way to change it?

2. Screen refresh. In my experience, NST fonts get lighter and lighter with each screen refresh until I look up a word or maybe 4th or 5th refresh resets it to dark again. Anyone else feel that? Do they do partial screen refreshes to save battery or something? Is there a way to turn that off? It seems very annoying.

Thanks in advance.
[Nook Touch General] Googie2149:
If you're wanting to change anything like that, you need to root your Nook.
[Nook Touch General] bobstro:
I haven't used a Kindle, but the long-press feature on the NST also provides the ability to highlight text and add notes, as well as dictionary lookup.

On the Kindle app on my (rooted) NST, I have to long-press a word to get the little pop-up menu that allows highlight and notes as well as lookup. Nearly identical, step-wise, but it's a pop-up instead of a menu along the bottom.

Sort-of. You can enable the "Volume Buttons Control" option in the Kindle app settings, then use NookTouch Tools to map hard buttons to the volume buttons.

The trick for non-B&N apps is that most don't use the hard buttons. CoolReader and NomadReader are supposed to support NST buttons directly. Otherwise, you can re-map the buttons using NookTouch Tools, but will likely be limited in other ways. I think you'll just have to experiment with this one. I am not aware of a way to actually turn off the touch-screen, other than just not touching it.

I haven't found a way, and I'm not fond of the default! I see options to change the color scheme (white, sepia, black) and make the font larger or smaller, choosing between 5 size options.

It's to save battery, and my understanding is that apps have to explicitly make calls to refresh more frequently, so only B&N apps and a few others do this. I've read that CoolReader and NomadReader support the NST directly, including screen refresh options. There are threads on this topic elsewhere. Otherwise, one tip I read here was that you can force a refresh by double-pressing the 'n' key to toggle the B&N shortcuts menu. It's a bit kludgy, but it works.

All these factors considered, I've found the B&N reader the best for epubs.
[Nook Touch General] yelloguy:
Thanks for the responses. Rooting is not out of the question but I like the way it works for my purposes (sort of) so I don't want to do it if I don't have to.

Bob, I hardly ever take notes or highlight text. All I touch a word for is to look up or verify its meaning. I think Kindle does it right. Thanks for sharing the volume button trick. That seems pretty useful. As you said I will probably have to try rooting it and then I will see if what I get works any better than what I have. Otherwise I will put the stock software back and get back to the business of reading.
[Nook Touch General] bobstro:
Rooting doesn't really change the way things operate, unless you want it to. About the only downside to rooting is that you have to be careful to block OTA updates until a root is developed or tweaked for the new software, as B&N often goes out of their way to kill root and "unauthorized" functions.

That must be the actual Kindle device, then. On the Kindle Android app, it's a nearly-identical two-step (long-press->lookup).

It really depends on how you like to use the side buttons. I'm using the left pair for B&N forward/back, and the right pair for Back/Menu, so I don't have any left for volume control. Since I primarily use the B&N reader, it works out OK. Interestingly, a few readers seem to be supporting the NT buttons natively now, but the Kindle app is probably not going to get NST support anytime soon. :)

You might also check out Cool Reader, as it can read non-DRMed .mobi files.
[Nook Touch General] Googie2149:
[offtopic]

So I'm not the only one that does that!

[/offtopic]
[Nook Touch General] yelloguy:
I have seen how rooting works on the Nook Color and I am not too fond of it. I wish there was a way to add the new apps in B&N interface. I don't like having to choose the launcher on every home button press.

Really? I just tried the Kindle app installed on my Nook Color. When I press and hold a word, it shows the definition in a section and shows a menu with the three choices at the same time. That is not what Nook Touch does and is what I want.

I like to use the Nook Touch for a dedicated reader too. I like both side buttons to be next/previous since that way I can hold it in either hand with my thumb resting on the top button. To be perfectly honest, the buttons feel kinda squishy and not very clicky. Kindle does that right too. Maybe I should just get a Kindle, heh.

When I tried Cool Reader on the Nook Color, the default layout and fonts were very poor. I am sure I can change all that, but its too much work. Especially considering there are so many alternatives with good layout out of the box. But I might break down and spend all that time rooting, installing, setting up, if I get everything I want. Maybe I should get the $80 Kindle that has no touch screen, clicky buttons and word definitions right out of the box. Seems like my dream device, heh...
[Nook Touch General] bobstro:
Do you mean on the NC or the NST? On the NC, just use Nook Color App Manager to add apps from Market to the B&N interface if you like. You don't have to choose a launcher on every press. You can set a default. You just need to make sure you've got a way to get to the "other" launcher when you want it. I'm rooted on B&N 1.4.1 on my NC and have the 'n' key set to pull up the B&N shortcuts menu (stock). If I press home there, I go to the B&N interface. I have a shortcut to ADW EX Launcher on the notification bar, as well as Button Savior. In ADW EX, I've got an icon for the B&N launcher. You can change the 'n' key to pull up whichever you prefer (with no selection required).

Well, I stand corrected. I checked this before responding last night, and I'd swear it opened a little popup menu with lookup as an option. Just checked, and it's doing as you say.

You could map both sets to Vol Up/Vol Dn for that.

$80 is for the version with ads, right? If you're looking for that exact of a functional match, I think that might be your best bet. The Kindle app works on the NST, but it's far from perfect. Oh, and Kindle cases might not fit either! :)

Of course, the day you buy a Kindle, you'll need an epub reader.
[Nook Touch General] yelloguy:
Bob,

Thanks for the tips on Nook Color. I did not know that you could add apps to the B&N interface. I will definitely try that as I like the stock reader much better. But then, since I got the Nook Touch, I haven't read ePubs on the Nook Color at all.

True. But Calibre wouldn't let me feel the difference.
[Nook Touch General] yelloguy:
So, finally I had some time to try rooting my NST. After waiting a day I installed the Kindle app from market and it is not even close to the stock reader in the ease of reading. That is the only reason I rooted mine and if that is not going to work, then I want to restore it back to stock. Will search for instructions on that next. But I did not like the layout on the kindle app. The font sizes just don't fit and the margins are too much and not adjustable. Finally the screen refresh is not the same. When I switched from the Kindle app back to the stock reader, it seemed so much better.
[Nook Touch General] bobstro:
Well, I'm a little confused now. From your last two posts, it sounds like the NST is your preferred epub reader. I assume you've overcome your objections to the "not-Kindle" configuration then? In that case, and given that you're proficient with Calibre, why not just stick to epub format (converting your Kindle books) and read on the NST?

The only reason I'd bother with the Kindle app is if I had an extensive number of DRM-protected ebooks. Even then, I'd consider stripping the DRM and converting to a single format.

I find managing a single collection of ebooks per device much simpler, if only because I only need to remember one set of controls.

One other reason to keep your NST rooted is to gain more control over when wifi gets turned on. Other than that, and the ability to check email, I haven't added a lot to mine. Just a thought before you roll it back to stock.
[Nook Touch General] yelloguy:
Thanks for the comments and sorry for the confusion. I do like the stock reader on the NST. But I was just trying to fix the couple of annoyances mentioned in the original post. If I could get the dictionary on touching a word like the Kindle, I would be happier, for example.

But yeah, I rolled it back last night. Haven't copied any books yet because I started reading on the Kindle app on the Nook Color. :-)
[Nook Touch General] Estarianne:
I know you've resolved some of your issues, but there was some discussion of readers for Android. My favorite by far is Mantano. It doesn't have the nice dictionary lookup of the kindle, but the rendering and customization are awesome.

There is a free version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] emerica243:
New SG2

Home home, it was running 2.3, did a OTA check, it said 2.6 was available. Didnt do it, researched on here first. Noticed alot of battery issues with it.

Rooted with superoneclick.

Flashed Sihyah kernel with odin

Flashed STOShock

Flashed ICS Theme

Charged to 100%, wiped battery stats

Now its my first day running the phone. The battery is really sucking right now. Its been dropping like 1-3% just when i reboot the phone. Seems to drop about 5-10% an hour of the phone doing nothing/turning screen on for 1-3 minutes a couple times to check notifications every hour. I checked wake locks etc, nothing is holding it up.

Now i noticed the version of the system is UCK6 and the kernel is 2.6. Dont these versions have problems?

Is there any other suggests Kernels or roms to flash? I'll even goto a stock rom if its battery life and performance is near the top for all roms. All i really care about is a solid stable long lasting phone with a ics theme and having root.

Perhaps the crappy battery could be from this being my first charge too and the battery not going through any charge/drain cycles yet?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
there is no version 2.6 for android....

kernel version and android version are not the same thing. 2.6.x kernel is normal for EVERY version of gingerbread.

what you need to do is have a look at the threads, specifically one called [REF] Known identified battery drainers and check at what apps are eating up your battery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] emerica243:
Doh, what i meant was 2.3.4 to 2.3.6 i believe. And i followed that thread, there are no wakelocks keeping the phone up.

Maybe a better question is. Should i be running UCK7 and not UCK6? Im reading it has some wifi bug that drains down and i use wifi alot

Im thinking of maybe going stock. As long as i can be ics themed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
shostock is a great rom, i have had excellent battery life.

try unnamed 1.3.2 and see if it works out better for you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] emerica243:
Alright ill give that a try i suppose.

Does it matter that im running the latest Siyha kernel? I dont have to reflash any kind of different kernel do i?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
a kernel will be included with the rom.

you can flash any kernel you like, but it could be whats causing your battery issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] emerica243:
I see, i thought you had to flash a custom kernel first before flashing a rom. Because on the SHOstock page for installation it said "You must be running a kernel with CWM."

So i thought i needed to flash a kernel first.

But anyway, if roms include kernels, which im guessing the rom is optimized specifically for that kernel thats included. Whats the point of having them seperate to flash? So you can run a different kernel for some reason after you flash a rom thats using a different one?