yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] YoungAceAtlanta:
It don't matter what phone you get.. You only going to be king of your neighborhood/office for only a couple of months.. Then the next big thing is coming.. Hell people already talking about a Galaxy Nexus 2. Thats the thing that sucks about android.. its never one good phone..

You can: Get a VZW Nexus on contract for 2 years and be stuck.. and then have to pay full retail for the next big thing. (Which already seem like the HTC One and GS3) BUT! No one knows if VZW is going to get the Galaxy Nexus 2. or any HTC One device or even a GS3.. And even when the GS3 come out you wont be able to get it on a carrier to probly 3 months after international release

Or you can: Get the GSM Nexus and always sell it in the next few weeks or month (Since the Galaxy Nexus resell value is about $450-$600 on ebay for a used one)

Plus you can get a Pre-paid carrier like Tmo as the other user said n have ****ty service... or just use ATT or rogers w/e you use and save yourself the upgrade fees and signing a new contract
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ArmanUV:
correct buy gnexus already came out with a very outdated gpu. it's gonna feel like a dinosaur in a few months when the new generation of powervr come out.

I think OP should wait for a quad core phone with an updated gpu. it'll way more feature-proof than galaxy nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] YoungAceAtlanta:
The Galaxy Nexus will always be a great device to they release the next Nexus..because HTC sense will always suck.. (I don't believe those demos they showed ) and Touchwiz will always be late on updates from Samsung or lack support
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Which is also true if you buy from an importer.

Depending on your area....

Like... over twice as high? And again, depending on your area...

Yes. Very true.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DontJoinTheDarkSide:
I've never had a problem with service from tmobile I live in Los Angeles lol. Ive also noticed gnex drop in price a lot so I'm leaning towards the GSM but man 4G LTE would have been nice! Oh well ill see what the gs3 has to offer and then I'll decide. If the gs3 doesn't have LED notification my mind will be made up. Thanks for all your input. This is the xda I like lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dbdynsty25:
My vote is for the GSM Galaxy Nexus. The main reason for me...in Los Angeles is battery life. I actually switched from Verizon's Nexus w/ LTE to At&t w/ the unlocked GSM Nexus and I'm getting roughly 50% better battery life by using HSPA+ instead of LTE (that's obvious). Even when I switched on 3G only, I still can get about 25% more battery life out of the device. Instead of having to charge the thing at 7pm in the evening, I still have juice when I go to bed at midnight.

Yes, I love the speed of LTE, but as far as I'm concerned it isn't necessary for a phone. For a tablet, yes...I wouldn't hesitate to get an LTE device, but for battery reasons, I'm all about At&t and the GSM GNex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] D_Magic:
I owned a Galaxy s2..G Nexus and now the G Note. ( also a htc sensation but that one i didn't like..slow and really laggy compared to the other ones so htc really needs to change things before ill get a new htc device )

Software wise the Nexus is the one to get but between the 3 devices i like the Note the most cause the hardware is really good and the camera is better and i like the big screen.

On the Nexus i really liked aokp rom with franco's kernel..but..on the Note i also have aokp rom with franco's kernel ( so same software but bigger screen..better hardware and extra sd card slot ) but i miss the nice features the Nexus had like the notification led ( with lightflow ) and the costumizable buttons on the screen

So i would go for the Galaxy s3 with a 4.8 inch screen...1080p...and quad core 1.5ghz ( if the rumors are true )

Or i would go for the Note 2 :D

But if you go for the G Nexus..you are gonna like youre phone alot...with the sgs2 ( sgs3) and the Note it doesn't matter which phone you have cause they are all great with there own advantages.

I would always go for the international version cause thats the one with the better dev support.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephoneguyusa:
Just scooped a GSM unlocked one for $500 from a buddy he has a crap load of extras! :D Can't wait to work with ICS and see what I can do to make my rom into version 4.0!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
As long as you aren't traveling outside of the US, get the VZW Nexus. The LTE data speeds here in LA are usually 20+ and well worth the extra $50 per month. Also 16 more gbs makes a difference when you can't just slap in a bigger SD Card.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eakeller:
I'm also in the LA area, and if you are happy with TMO my suggestion would be GSM from a retailer who also offers a 3rd party warranty. That way if I is important to have a company backing the phone you have the choice to purchase that coverage.

If you buy a GSM model from a private seller, you're taking more of a risk although you'll likely pay less up-front. Nobody will warranty that phone , even if you are willing to pay.

Yes, last week I rocked speeds of 18/18 while cruising along the I5 near Pasadena on VZW. It was fun until I realized just how quickly my battery was draining. IMHO an HSPA+ network speed vs. LTE speed will make little to no difference on the phone and if it does you will barely notice it. On the flip side, I can almost guarantee you will notice an extra $50/mo, every mo. As I said before, if you're happy with TMO now, you will probably be thrilled with TMO+GNex. I seriously doubt going to VZW will feel worth the fun of having to pay $50/mo. extra every month, when a year from now you will only be halfway through that contract.

Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anterus:
Of Course GNex

+1 Galaxy Nexus. It's better to have a small bird in the hand, than big bird in the sky, depriving yourself of the terrific phone. Also, depending on where you hear rumors some say that GNex screen is larger than what Galaxy is targeting.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] searius:
So guys after many dilemmas I will take GN for now.

I like the Nexus line too much do go to another phone ....:rolleyes:

The only phone that I like now is Nokia N9 but its not an android phone.

So I will stick with GN until the next Nexus :D !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
I can tell you right now...its a noticeable difference. Latency on an LTE phone is usually around 30-70ms compared to 100+ on HSPA+...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Yorgo1982:
Please i need a nandroid for

651.167.20.xt910.retail.en.eu

Thanks
[Motorola Droid RAZR] cgomezparra:
you can try the nandroid backups from this

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21842340&postcount=275

or this

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22255190&postcount=294
[Motorola Droid RAZR] santiemanuel:
Taking advantage of this thread I would like to request a nandroid of latest official build, untouched, I guess it's 6.12.173 . A system nandroid (yaffs2) or system dump would be nice. Thanks!.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Yorgo1982:
Thanks
[Motorola Droid RAZR] npspears:
kernel change?

Would installing the 2.3.6 backup also change the kernel to 2.3.6? I am wondering because I would like the 2.3.6 kernel so I can have bluetooth on ICS. I have tried flashing a 2.3.6 ROM, but haven't had success.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Yorgo1982:
No i wish :/.
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide contains information gathered from all the HTC ChaCha (Status) sections, which means that a lot of users have contributed to this. I have only gathered all the information here so it would be easier for new/old users to check specific problems/questions. Please give thanks to the "community".​

Step 1:

Go to This Link and Unlock your device With HTCDev Unlock Method. Don't forget to click thanks.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1449681

Step 2:

Download the attachments

- Extract PH06IMG.zip in the folder you used for HTCDev Unlock.

- recovery.img should appear there.

- Hold CTRL+Shift and right click in that Folder and open Command Prompt

- Go to Step 3

Step 3:

- Go to Settings -> Power -> Uncheck Fast boot

- Turn off your phone

- Press and hold Volume Down button and press Power button

- Select Use Volume keys to highlight FASTBOOT

- Press Power Button

Step 4:

- After you're in FASTBOOT connect your phone with your PC

- Go to Command Prompt you opened in Step 2

- Type: adb devices

- If you get your device listed there, you are going the right way then

- Type: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

- Done now you have Clock WorkMod Recovery Installed in your phone.

Step 5:

- Download latest superSU flashable zip from this link Download

- Put the downloaded file in your SD Card.

- Perform 3 Sub steps in Step 3 again.

- Hightlight recovery and select with Power button.

- Select: Install zip from SD Card

- Locate the downloaded file and press enter

- Hightlight Yes and press enter.

- Congrats You have rooted Your Phone Successfully.

All these things are collected from HTC Chacha Section. I do not take the credit. I just collected the data and defined it in a simple way.

B'cuz when i first tried to Root my HTC ChaCha which came with S-ON. I disappointed to see that S-ON is impossible without XTC Clip. But then tried out many things and finally found out that way to root HTC Chacha S-ON..

To Install Custom ROMs refer to this thread please.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1255107

If u like my thread, Please click thanks :good:..​

New SuperSU link updated.
[HTC ChaCha] munishjoshi:
R u sure it will work on s-on....i just bought the htc chacha two days back...just want to root it...my endroid version is android2.3.3......its showing S-ON in bootloader...
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Just unlock the damn boot loader and you can root it.
[HTC ChaCha] stayfidz:
ok, now Stick it.

tutorials should be ready available.

Thanks.
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
Definitely...

I've posted what worked for me...

n m sure will work for u as well..
[HTC ChaCha] Nicraz:
I joined just a few days ago and I can tell you that you can root the ChaCha with S-ON. It's a matter of reading the guides and tutorials, they are already readily available.
[HTC ChaCha] munishjoshi:
Dear Step 5 is not working for me..

IN CWM-based Recovery

when click on install from zip sd card its showing an cap with circle

please help to root it now...
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
May be you aren't doing it d ryt way... highlight install zip from sd card and press Enter key on physical QWERTY board of ChaCha.. :)

Feed Back will be appreciated..
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Don't use the power button in CWM. Use the enter key, as stated above.
[HTC ChaCha] munishjoshi:
thanks alex..its done but i m not able to sync my exchange server mail account on it now...need help
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
Which ROM u r using now?
[HTC ChaCha] munishjoshi:
i m using stock rom..exchange server is working fine now..i think problem wid d server..i dnt want any custom rom coz i had deleted unwanted application via link2sd & get more internal memory...having around 18 application & games..its showing 80mb now....
[HTC ChaCha] kaawarito:
help plz

hello how to install a arabic rom after this root unlock

10x android ver 2.3.5

1.54.40.1.2

base 47.23.35.303317
[HTC ChaCha] munishjoshi:
superuser automatically deleted-please help

My superused automatically deleted from the htc chacha..i had tried a lot to intall it again by cmw but still its not showing...please help for re root it...
[HTC ChaCha] arsalanaly:
can anyone upload video tutuorial for HTC Chacha S-ON becoz i dont wanna lose any step while rooting my device
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
You can try installing it from the Market.
[HTC ChaCha] munishjoshi:
thanks Alex..its working now after 2-3 reboots...hey alex i have 95mb free memory after around 35 apps & games through link2sd...is it gr8????
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Update your binaries in superuser as well. Settings -> Su binary.
[HTC ChaCha] munishjoshi:
already update bro....
[HTC ChaCha] stuckmoto:
I can't get the freakin Sync to work...
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
Try Uninstalling n again Installing it.. if doesn't work! try resetting ur device...
[HTC ChaCha] focus010:
problem pop up half way

Hey, Thanks for the great guide!

Well, Im nearly done. On the last step, when I hold volume and power to turn on the phone, I was brought to recovery. Then, after selecting it, coming to the 'install from the sd card', the screen only shows a black hat with a yellow arrow under it and seems like frozen there after a while. I redid it and still like that.

Why is it like this? and how can I fix it out and finish the ROOT?

Many thanks!

---------- Post added at 06:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:33 PM ----------

BTW, what do you mean by 'If you get your device listed there, you are going the right way then'?

so, if it is right, what should the cmd display?

I think the problem could happen from here~
[HTC ChaCha] kundanjuit:
The answer is already on the previous page, use enter key on the qwerty keyboard for selecting the option in the recovery and not the power key.
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Damned crap why do people only read the OPs inside threads?!
[HTC ChaCha] iboc@n:
it's workiing thanks
[HTC ChaCha] justan00b:
Do you have to unlock the phone to root it? At first device manager wouldn't install drivers for the ChaCha in FASTBOOT, but after searching XDA I found some drivers, but doing adb devices still showed nothing listed, but I tried to run fastboot anyway and it gave me:

moto-fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img

sending 'recovery' (3820 KB)... OKAY [ 1.763s]

writing 'recovery'... INFOsignature checking...

FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)

Any suggestions? Or does it have to be unlocked? (I would unlock, didn't wanna erase the phone though...).. I even tried installing the full android sdk and using the fastboot.exe that came in that but it failed on signature verify or something like that too..
[HTC ChaCha] Pablob85:
Thanks & comments

Thank you, thank you and thank you.

Just 2 comments:

-When in fastboot mode, adb commands don't work. To check connection should type fastboot devices (took me 10 mins to realize :cyclops:)

-When in CWM, enter key must be used to confirm; power key just toggles text / background.

Again, thanks

(Sorry for my bad english, I'm latinamerican)
[HTC ChaCha] kinki:
Nope it still says S-ON in the bootlader. Please specify how to exit after zip file is installed.

And with adb I did not get a list of devices, it said it was outdated and that the device list was attached. Where?

Thanks
[HTC ChaCha] digitalmahdi:
I've rooted my device using following information it was working fine.

i was using link2sd. today i got a new class 10 micro sd then i did a factory reset from the phone to install my apps again but super user is not working after factory reset.

i tried to update the superuser thorugh google play as well but i still get "com.noshufou.android.su has stopped unexpectedly" when i open an application that try to get super user permission.

any ideA?

my android version is 2.3.5

software number 1.57.707.3

kernel: 2.6.34.10-g1643b58

:(
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
First Unlock Using this Thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1449681
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
You Must reroot the device. Flash super user zip again via CWM... :)
[HTC ChaCha] m.khateeb15:
problem with CWM

whatever I choosed from the option in the Recovery the device gives me the picture of the hat and stuck on it !!
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Press enter... not the power button..
[HTC ChaCha] sweetdreamz338:
hi

I completed all the steps and put the 2 files in sd card so when i came the fast boot before i press the recovery is scan some files and said CID Incorrect!

update failed
[HTC ChaCha] reslan_912:
Remove PH06img from SD card ! extract it in fastboot folder and follow instructions ! :D
[HTC ChaCha] bigchir:
HTC Chacha

Hi, I have a HTC Chacha A810e, Model PHO6110, ROM 1.20.720.1 which came with S-ON. I Have tried to update the HBOOT by checking for updates on my phone but I get "There are no updates available for ya phone" message. Is there any other way I could maybe download the update so that I'm able to unlock my phone. Kindly assist.
[HTC ChaCha] Tauros360:
Thank you all for the work made to post this

I try it on my Phone and it worked very well, i really thank you all very much :D
[HTC ChaCha] damnsaif:
Thanks

Dear, thank you very much for the post. The process worked like a charm on my HTC Chacha. Cheers.
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
Don't say it. Just press thanks button. :)
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
Just go to htcdev.com, select your device and follow the steps. After you unlock your phone's bootloader, come back here. and follow the remaining steps :)
[HTC ChaCha] apnadost:
Thanks alot

Hey dear, I am obliged for your getting this info altogether for a new person to get a rooted htc chacha. i was able to get it unlocked and S-Off but it was getting rooted via any other way but ur guide really worked.

Just one suggestion though, u can elborate few of the steps for new commers like me. it me serveral tries to figure out. 1st the fastboot command is not there in the package for download. its moto-fastboot some thing so either change the file name or the correct the command as most of us just do copy paste and it says no such command.

secondly in the last part where we nned to use the recovery to install su zip from sdcard, i kept on using the volume and power button and was stuck with the image of Hat doing nothing. finally i figured out that it works with nevigation keys at the bottom to nevigate and the call botton to execute. so if u could include that it would be a big help.

Thanks again buddy. next step is to find a step by each step guide to install a good ROM.

Regards

Apna Dost
[HTC ChaCha] bhavin08rockstar:
Worked well for me..
[HTC ChaCha] satishcarya:
need help

Hi guys,

first of all sorry for posting this request in new thread..

actually i am not able to find the relevant solution (i could say that my searching skills are not so good)....

I need to update my os from 2.3 to 4.0

steps tried:

first of all ...all posts suggested me to root the phone....

1. tried to root the phone using DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su but it says failed.

2. tried to root the phone using htcsupertoolv3 failed.

now i have installed android development kit on the computer and have htc sync latest version installed so i am able to communicate to the device still the problem persists.

i tried to use the site htcdev for bootloader and selected the device htc chacha and asia india there it says *HBOOT update required.

now my device details are

CHACHA PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.04.0000

MICROP-0557

RADIO-7.47.35.17

may 31 2011,14:19:21

still i went ahead and tried to run the htc bootloader and got the message

your ROM version is not the latest version please upgrade to 1.57.720.1 to apply this RUU to be able to unlock your bootloader.

on your phone go to menu > settings > about phone > software updates > check now

i did try to update but it says no updates available.

please advice the next steps to be followed....
[HTC ChaCha] sirajshiak:
HTC rooting

Thanks a lot for the post. It worked for me. Actually the unlocking process of HTC Dev does not S-OFF your phone. You can find the text unlocked above the h.boot in inyour recovery screen.

Yes we can still be unlocked and not S-OFF. The zip files rooted my hone and i am a SU... :)

---------- Post added at 12:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:44 PM ----------

You can download the RUU with that number in the htc Dev site, connect your phone to htc Sync and then try running the downloaded RUU. Disable the antivirus and also do not use Corporate network or PC. This should work.
[HTC ChaCha] satishcarya:
i am not able to locate any suitable RUU for the model listed above also there is a indication stating HBOOT update required for HTC Chacha can you please check and advice me the suitable one to download....
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
Ask on this thread... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1449681
[HTC ChaCha] omarali93:
thanks alot

i want to thank u very much for this :D because i wanted to root my htc from weaks ago but i was so afraid to get it bricked :p
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
Clicking thanks button is the right way to say thanks :)
[HTC ChaCha] musiquero:
htc chacha cannot be rooted

i have a problem on my htc chacha.

First, I cannot root it using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1321582.

Second, whenever i type in the command "adb devices" on C:/ the adb can display the serial number of the phone but is still displaying offline beside it.

Third is that I've already installed htc sync on windows xp sp3 but still my laptop and phone cannot communicate to each other. Even I've already installed the latest htc sync, i cannot sync my phone.

And lastly, I've been suspecting this phone to have a corrupted o.s. 2.3.5. Because when I restore this phone to factory, the phone restarts and loads the htc stat-up screen.the htc logo alone and it just stops there.

I'm running less hopes right here. I hope I can find answers. Thanks in advance xda..

BTW, phone is unlocked already but still with s-on... :(
[HTC ChaCha] raza_md09:
I have everything done with the above mentioned lines

but now i got stuck on Install from Zip card option

I entered into CWM Recovery mod and pressed Install Zip from Sd card option but furthermore it just shows me a hat image.

nothing else

Kindly help me
[HTC ChaCha] CanYouSmell:
Good tutorial really helped me
[HTC ChaCha] clockcycle:
So I unlocked the bootloader, flashed cwm recovery, used doomlord kit to root while I was on 2.3.3. Everything worked fine.

Check for any software update, HTC had 2.3.5. Ok so I flashed stock recovery back on, applied the update successfully.

Lost root, doomlord fails.. I reflash cwm, flash su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip, but superuser works wonky, can't check or update su binary.

Tried deleting and installing SuperSU, but that's not able to update SU with either options..
[HTC ChaCha] luzifer1984:
that is helpful

THX
[HTC ChaCha] danishjamil:
:p made this thread a long time ago. Chacha sold. Can't help

:confused:
[HTC ChaCha] exadeafs:
It definitely works. on my S-ON HTC Chacha 2.3.5

It was finally rooted after trying all other options which dont.

TQ very much
[HTC ChaCha] mortal19xx:
OoooO

after a while you will have problem with your rooted S-ON chacha. i suggest you S-OFF your phone and continue using ROMs.
[HTC ChaCha] didije:
Such as...? Never heard anyone complaining with s-on and custom rom combination.
[HTC ChaCha] mortal19xx:
[A]

Do you know the meaning of S-ON & S-OFF?

I just know 3 or 4 phone that ROMs work on S-ON mode correctly. ChaCha is one of them. but if you want to continue with S-ON, your phone will face to some deadly bugs that no one can solve it. I had a bad experience about it. be careful.
[HTC ChaCha] mrbtree98:
i'm fine with s-on as i just installed the europe and asia wwe a810e rom (system, boot, recovery) on a a180b chacha and everything works great. no more vodafone au bloatware (i lost the backup anyways) but s-on is fine for mostly everything except for the roms that need s-off
[HTC ChaCha] CanYouSmell:
i think the superuser binary has been updated and you should link to the update su-bin-3.1.1-arm-signed.zip i had issues with the old binary but once i flashed the update it works flowlessly :D
[HTC ChaCha] hmaxos:
Hi.. thanks for the organized steps. I'm stuck at the beginning of step 2 "Extract PH06IMG.zip in the folder you used for HTCDev Unlock.". I tried several ways and software to unlock and root my chacha and forgot which one was the folder. Is there any alternative or play around this step? I even my original SDK manager but always my device not recognized.

Thank you.
[HTC ChaCha] marjanna:
Is this works the same way on macintosh?
[HTC ChaCha] ahannankhan:
not to find adb devices

IN 4TH STEP WHEN I PUT COMMAND ADB DEVICES THEN THERE IS OT FIND ANY DEVICE AND THE ERROR APPEARS"adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file."

Kindly resolve my issue, what do i do??
[HTC ChaCha] swashie:
seems like you are not in the same directory as adb.exe