yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] BluechipJ:
Ugh. SIM and network are the SAME thing: locked to a specific carrier / cannot use a different carrier's SIM card.

The bootloader is different. Generic (unbranded) phones have unlockABLE bootloaders through a FREE process. Carrier-branded phones ALSO have unlockABLE bootloaders but the process is NOT free.

Any bootloader can be unlocked, regardless of SIM/network status. I suggest you watch the video and pay attention to the FAQ.

There is no firmware or software that you can flash onto a phone to SIM/network unlock it. Buy an unlock code or tool credit (Omnius, SE Tool, etc.).

There is also no firmware or software that you can flash onto a phone to unlock a bootloader. Either use http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com or pay to get it unlocked.
[Xperia Arc General] Pumphandle:
Thanks for the answer but CrazyPeter is right. There's a regional terminology issue here that is not not translating.

That being said it does look like SETool is the way forward. I should've checked exactly what result unlocking with Octopus box would have.
[Xperia Arc General] chiefy009:
Contact Jinx13 who will be able to unlock and open bootloader

I had sim locked three phone he did mine Sunday and it is easy and quick
[Xperia Arc General] Pumphandle:
Thanks cheify009. Heard his name being mentioned a few times now.

If u don't mind me asking, was it expensive?
[Xperia Arc General] zolaisugly:
£15.00 done mine as well as my arc was on tmobile,now it is sim free and bootloader is unlocked.

Although you can still update via PC but not ota as it will brick the phone.

Sent from somewhere.......
[Xperia Arc General] gerardo96:
dude?

Good morning to all! I have a big question! I have a Sony Ericsson Experia ARC vodafone brand new and comes with android 2.3.4 compilation: 4.0.2.A.0.62, and when connect it via the PC COMPANION tells me there's a new update 4.1.A.0.562, should I update it?

I've seen in many forums that updating the phone slow down the performance and assure me I'll regret of that. the other thing I was thinking is to make a backup of my original rom, but there is some way to make a backup of the original rom if something goes wrong? with the update? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmtalon:
http://bit.ly/zoznqV

Didn't say what that means if you have your own money charged onto the prepaid Google card...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cwoggon:
As far as I know this only affects users who do not yet have a pre-paid card or are trying to re-add their pre-paid card after wiping their device (i.e. me). If your pre-paid card is already active you should not have any issues using it.

In my opinion this issue has been blown way out of proportion...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmtalon:
Oh I agree completely. Its still at least as secure as my actual wallet. In my case more so, as I have a pin on my phone, and of course GW too. Those along with Cerberus to find/wipe as needed I feel as safe as can be expected.

I'll try to use it today when I leave the gym. There's a CVS right next door that has Paypass.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] codesplice:
The rumors I've been reading suggest that as long as you have funds remaining on your Prepaid Card you can continue to use it as usual - but I don't think the balance will update after a transaction due to the whole "cannot contact bank" message in your screenshot. When you need to top up the card (which you'll only know is out of funds when it gets declined, I suppose), you'll be out of luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NeoMagus:
Don't reset or you won't be able to add it back.. That's the boat im in now essentially breaks wallet for me now since I don't use citi... wish they would fix it already
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt212308:
According to Money Network support they are supposed to have this feature back up and working in the next day or two.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chuckdz3:
Yea I used it 2/9 and I had the transaction location along with the deduction from my prepaid amount available. It looks like this only affects new activations. Everything seems to be working fine for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rijin:
If there is still a balance left on it then u can use the balance amount but u cannot add anymore funds to it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dmtalon:
I can confirm that I can still purchase things, the balance updates, and I can even see the last 4 of the prepaid card (user id).

Sent from my Verizon Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] milan03:
I can confirm that I can not purchase anything since I can't connect to the money network.. I have $28 loaded, still getting declined.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyoteqwik:
Not only is mine working again, I was just able to add funds to my card.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt212308:
Still won't let me re-add my prepaid card...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stanfna:
I am in the same boat after flashing AOKP 23.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sirgoob:
For this hack to even work, someone needs your phone. If my phone is lost or stolen, Google wallet would be the least of my concern. My saved passwords on my browser would be 100x worse than this hack
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iPathik:
i am getting the same error, it says prepaid card unavailable. any1 know when this will be fixed??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] codesplice:
I've been hearing both here and from calling Money Network that it should be resolved by Friday or Monday. I don't know if you'll have to call to get your card reprovisioned (would make sense to me, since it's a "security" issue) or if it will just start working on its own.
[Off-topic] jr_718:
Any one, tried or willing to try this.. when i saw this i kinda laughed..not sure why, but it's sorta funny with the whole toilet thing...let us know if you try it, or have tried it.. anyone...:D

http://www.google.com/onceuponatime/tisp/

how it works

http://www.google.com/onceuponatime/tisp/install.html
[Off-topic] autonami:
i tried this and it works! infact, im using right now.
[Off-topic] Nismo13:
Free broadband internet? Sounds too good to be true..
[Off-topic] iLeopard:
I saw this a ling time ago....still not sure what to make out of it
[Off-topic] nashwing:
I have this as well, super fast!

Some cons though:

1) When flushing, I -sometimes- lose signal for a brief second while the electrons are spinning - it's kinda sh1tty, but oh well, what do you expect for free.

2) It took a bit to configure the IPee addresses and such

3) When everyone flushes at the same time, the speed slows down to a trickle

4) If you're concerned about privacy, understand this 'service' included:

Your FREE TiSP service includes a Google Toolbar-based analysis of your dietary habits and genetic predispositions, along with recommendations for healthier living.

5) I get a lot more crap coming through my e-mail now.

6) Aim your poop! I can't stress this enough! Getting poop on the fiber cable is nasty, and a sh1tty mess to clean up!

7) Sometimes the flow isn't consistent and data gets congested or clogged up.

8) DNS gets a bit wonky sometimes and requires you to flush the cache.

9) Sometimes when rebooting the router, it gets stuck in some kind of boot loop - maybe only when flushing though.

10) ...

11) Profit

Will buy again!!!! A++++++++++++++++++!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Off-topic] xsteven77x:
HA HA
[Off-topic] xsteven77x:
Ok so is this real? Or a joke? Can't seem to find a way to sign up...
[Off-topic] nashwing:
Well let me explain two details which should help:

1) How far away are you from the 'water treatment facility' - is the cable long enough?

2) Have you ever heard of a 'backflow preventer'? It's a 'valve' that prevents sewage from backflowing in to your home's plumbing. If you had a cable strung through there, the backflow valve would not seat right.

added bonus: 3) Come on, seriously? :D
[Off-topic] jr_718:
I just can't stop laughing. Pooping on a cable..lol.. I posted this on the glacier forum since i still have the phone.. Someone said it was a hoax made by Google..
[Off-topic] G1ForFun:
Hilarious lol, thanks for sharing.
[Off-topic] nashwing:
Also,

1) There is a 250mb monthly cap. When you reach the 250mb, your once flowing data turns into a drip.

2) There are some buffer overflows occasionally.

Pluses:

1) There is a new gmail service called 'peemail' It allows you to send email messages by 'swyping' your pee into letters.

2) Automatically updates your twitter/google+/facebook/etc. when you flush the toilet!

2012-02-13 @ 11:38a @nashwing just went to the bathroom

3) No more flushing away money down the toilet on other ISPs

4) Comes with free filters to keep the kids away from the crappy part of the Internet:

FYI for those who still are wondering: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google's_hoaxes#Google_TiSP
[Off-topic] -greenboy-:
Its not called PeeMail.

Its called "PMail"

http://www.google.com/onceuponatime/technology/pigeonrank.html

---------- Post added at 09:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:46 PM ----------

and how about Google Gulp

http://www.google.com/onceuponatime/googlegulp/
[Off-topic] deedscreen:
This has to be a joke... yeah.... packages through your toilet.... sure...
[Off-topic] deedscreen:
Where is the sign up page?
[Off-topic] I Am Marino:
I saw this lmao.

Sent from my ADR6425LVW
[Off-topic] deedscreen:
Tisk Tisk >••<
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bhowanidin:
Check it out:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lowveld.ftllauncherlite

Sent from my Juggernaut SGSII or my "Kanged" 10.1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] CBlakey292:
Good find, I will try it out today!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ptmr3:
Tried it... not too thrilled

.....Clones & Drones.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] masamichi7:
I just find the 3d vertical scroll speed and hw acceleration impressive. But that's it. One trick pony. If the dev updates and polishes a bit it will be worth keeping.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mario Christian Oquias:
Can't receive apk from other cellphones? Other files are OK.. but other files are denied .. does this have anything to do with certificates?or does this have a work around
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stremax:
used just two times and it works for me,

but i was using appmanager utility from jrummy, and codename rom

if i didn't get wrong... used share (by bluetooth) option instead of send (via bluetooth)

maybe this can help you
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mario Christian Oquias:
Ill try that method ... I'm still at stock rom. I will post if there's any change
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mario Christian Oquias:
i tried a SE elm to send a apk file and still my nexus S rejects it, may be your stock rom has been tweaked already, maybe its embedded in the system... i dont know pls anyone help me out here ? it would be much appreciated and with my deepest gratitude
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeriElNexus:
Maybe my own method can help you.

Change file's name on file explorer (ES, Root Explorer..anyway).

Bluetooth.apk to Bluetooth.jpg

Send Bluetooth.jpg via Bluetooth.

After sending progress is end, change jgp to apk and install it.

I usually use this method when my brother(Samsung Galaxy S, Korea model) gets a funny game.

Hope it works! :D
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mario Christian Oquias:
Well that worked but it was a bit too tasking ..thanks anyway ..
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsrdemon:
thanks, this helps as a workaround. i would like to know if there are any other way to do it directly.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oddysey:
I have been using other cwm but still can not receive apk files from other devices .. is there any solution other than changing the file extension will be accepted?
[myTouch 4G General] jr_718:
Any one, tried or willing to try this.. when i saw this i kinda laughed..not sure why, but it's sorta funny with the whole toilet thing...let us know if you try it, or have tried it.. anyone...:D

http://www.google.com/onceuponatime/tisp/

how it works

http://www.google.com/onceuponatime/tisp/install.html
[myTouch 4G General] eqjunkie829:
Lol, someone had some time on their hands.
[myTouch 4G General] Ababyloon85:
Whaaa you found this out now? This was Google's April fools hoax few years back. It was a inside joke pushing for FTTH via sewer line as it would reduce the cost of digging and installing it and allowing to use existing system. This is already happening outside USA so Google thought it would be very funny to try this when Google wireless test stopped in few markets.

Sent from MT4G-Glacier powered by HKM's GB2.3.X Enhancement Package v1.2f
[myTouch 4G General] jr_718:
Googling (if that's a word) around..and just thought I share and see what I can dig up.. You never know who knows what.. However, since I have this phone and the galaxy s2. I posted this there and few people have tried it and said it works...who knows..
[myTouch 4G General] Nicgraner:
The verb form of Google is now an accepted word in the Websters dictionary as of a couple years ago :)
[myTouch 4G General] DonDizzurp:
lol yea

google does this kinda stuff every year.. they make it hard to hate them for being evil with our information
[myTouch 4G General] madmanmostafa:
That's actually pretty funny. For a split second I didn't realize it was a scam. Since I'm desperate for internet at home, I looked at it with sincerely. Once I saw it involved a toilet and a scuba kit, it was quick to snap back into reality.
[myTouch 4G General] fordstang99:
That's hilarious...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tanec:
Hi, first i want to say sorry about my english level and thanks to people who reads my post.

I try to flash mi xperia mini pro sk17, with ..058 version of firmware, unlocked bootloader, rooted and with CWM.

Will follow the step by step instruction, and after instalation my phone is stuck on Sony Ericsson screen and nothing happens about 10 minutes and after then i remove the battery and try to enter in CWM and again nothing happens.

Does anyone have the same problem and how you resolve it ?

Thanks in advance for people who help me !

Respect for all XDA members !
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Occured same problem, flashed my phone back to stock firmware until I find a solution.

Anyone has one?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] r06ert0:
ok...i will try to explain....I believe you have installed nAa-r2 CWM? It is defective CWM since it is put in system/ section... hybrom rewrites this section, thus, when you start recovery from system/ and try to install ROM, you try to erase CWM from under CWM....just update your FW to .62, install custom kernel you like and then make all wipes and install zip from sd card)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dknight12114:
Yeah, I think the best way is to update to .62, then install b kernel (made by bbooff himself - unlock bootloader needed) then load Hybrom, then you can install any other kernel you like. But I have problem with X kernel with Hybrom, first one is bootloo and then draining batterry very fast ^^"
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] smxaz61:
the rom is based on 0.62 Kernel, upgrade first to 0.62 then try flashing again, i dont know if this makes a difference but its worth a try
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
I solved my problem and installed Hybrom v12 now.

First, indeed, you need to have unlocked bootloader and .62 firmware, I used WotanClient to flash the firmware. Then I got other kernel, I used http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1440161 this one.

Then I entered the Clockworkmod Recovery(press power button one-two times, when the screen goes lighter on turning on). Then I followed the instructions from the Hybrom and successfully installed it.

I got WT19i, but should apply the same.
[General Questions and Answers] svtfmook:
since at&t cannot fix or figure out why i do not get a signal at work (60 hours per week with no service), i'm leaving contract. others with verizon have no problem here, plus i get a 10% discount on service with verizon. but, looking at their devices, i'm just not impressed with what verizon has to offer.

i currently have a focus s, and my wife has a nexus s. i'm happy with windows phone and it really doesn't matter to my wife what she has. i do not have any hang ups on going back to android. the only phone on verizon that i would like is the galaxy nexus, but, i do not want to pay $269/each for them. amazon has it for $99, but then i don't get my work discount on the monthly.

i really like the wp7 that i have now, but verizon only has 1 (the trophy) and it doesn't look like it would compare to my current focus s. i have had android for 3 years, and wp7 for the past 4 months. i don't mind having to go back to android, but, i would rather keep with wp7 for now.

what would xda do?
[General Questions and Answers] JamesTBrewer:
Are you sure you cant get your corp discount if you order from amazon? You should just be able to call in after your service is set up to get your discount activated
[General Questions and Answers] I Am Marino:
I suggest the Rezound, awesome for development but still great on stock, just as powerful as the GNex.

Sent from my ADR6425LVW
[General Questions and Answers] svtfmook:
not sure if i can get the discount or not on amazon.

right now, i'm fighting with att on canceling the contract. they still expect me to pay my termination fee even though my problems are caused by a change they made to the towers that is preventing me from getting a signal...
[General Questions and Answers] svtfmook:
omg AT&T has to be run by brain dead individuals...

they refuse to waive my termination fees, even though i cannot get service for over 80 hours per week, and it's getting worse. in fact, the rep tried calling me yesterday and i did not have service.

they told me the only way to trouble shoot my problem, is to call them, get this, from the device, when it does not have service... and they will trouble shoot it. i just asked them if they seriously just said that. they then told me that the results from that trouble shooting call is the only thing that can be used to determine whether or not they will waive the fees...

seriously, in order for me to have my fees waived, i have to call them, when my phone has no service, so they can trouble shoot it...
[General Questions and Answers] zweeper:
With some of these problems its a matter of calling back and finding the right person to bend the rules. The carriers do not guarantee service everywhere. AFIK the lack of service at any particular location does not waive the ETF.

Your result could vary drastically from person to person. You might check howardforums.com and see if they have any sneaky ways out of your contract.

Good luck.
[General Questions and Answers] svtfmook:
yeah, i know they can't guarantee service everywhere, my problem is that it's getting worse. i am now not getting service a lot of times at home and around town. i'm not getting service in places now that i used to get service. and now my other line (wife's phone), is starting to drop a lot of calls and not get service in places as well. her phone has just recently started a mysterious battery drain (61% in 7 hours after a full charge on a nexus s), so i'm guessing it's a weak signal forcing the radio into a search mode.

they have agreed to waive the charges on my line, but they have to open a ticket/case on my other line to waive the charges. i've filed a complaint with the FTC, BBB and PUCO on the hassle i have had over the past 15 months with AT&T's service and how i have been told several different things by AT&T reps this week.

right now, i show a connection, but i cannot get internet explorer to open any sites and the phone is saying emergency only...

i have also noticed that voice mails are being pushed to me about an hour or two after i receive them. so that's odd too.

all of my problems started about the same time they brought 4g to this area. i'm thinking that a tower upgrade/change is screwing me up, all they tell me is their towers are running fine.
[General Questions and Answers] svtfmook:
worst part is last week i missed 3 calls from my son's school nurse. my son is diabetic and the nurse has to call me everyday so i can have my son administer his insulin. it's pretty bad.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SysAdmNj:
I dont remember the last time I got any official update as I'm always rooting and romming so Im curious about this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] planoman:
I think if you only root and keep the stock ROM, you will probably still get an update. If you go to a custom ROM, no.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] foxbat121:
In most cases, no. Samsung OTA updates are quite picky and typically won't work if you removed some bloatware. Sometimes you will be lucky. Sometimes you may brick your phone if you attempt it. It all happened in the past. So, if you plan to root your phone, be prepared to ODIN full ROMs from now on which isn't necessary bad because ROMs typically leak long before official release.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] avenir11:
unfortunatelly

[I don think Web Will ever GeV official ICS foto our tab specially after the release or galaxy Tag 2, 7 inches net month...

Lukylly there fare very good customized ICS Roma avaiable band in strong developent...

One or them I ama currently running
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LiquidArrogance:
Thanks JarJar! :eek:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SysAdmNj:
So I guess root away?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] planoman:
Yes! You could always flash back to stock to update I you want.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jpeg42:
Ummm, isn't that why you are on this site :confused::confused::confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ARTAQaf:
**edit by poster**

:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SysAdmNj:
This is true. Like I said I've never really stayed stock for an official update.
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] mkhawx:
I am user of galaxy fit.

i am getting a little problem since 2 weeks..

the problem is - MY PHONE IS VIBRATING WHILE IT SHOWS BALANCE.....!

I mean when we send a message to someone, it shows a notification of balance.. so, when it shows that notification the phone vibrates even in silent mode without vibration!!!!! :confused:

Because of this i have reflashed my phone to stock 2.3.6 but stil having the same problem..

I want to know that is this a bug or what? And how to get rid of this..??
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] a.cid:
did you try changing sims??

put ur sim in some other phone, and see if vibration is still there...
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] mkhawx:
yes i tried changing sims. but same problem arises..

it even vibrates in silent+non vibrate mode!!
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] a.cid:
if flashing a whole different rom, and changing sims didn't work, then sorry buddy, I won't be able to help you anymore...

last option, search in market for an app that totally disables vibration...(can't link you though, since I don't use google's market...too slow for me)
[HD2 Accessories] Screemi:
i found a battery on ebay which is said to be a 2430mAh battery and looks like a regular format battery on the fotos. does anybody have any informations or expierences with such a battery? is it even possible to get such a high capacity in the standard battery format?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Gold-24...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item415fb49afc
[HD2 Accessories] kk77:
for me fake
[HD2 Accessories] zerocoolminja:
I have 2600mAh battery for htc leo and she is twice thicker than the ordinary,this from link is same as ordinary...sry on eng
[HD2 Accessories] danysdj:
mmmmm.... just read the last negative and neutral feedback, a lot of them battery related....:(