yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] carricklongley:
I have spent the past hour or so attempting to unsuccessfully install the Samsung drivers (can't use ODIN without them). I am running Windows 7 in Virtual box on a Mac and cannot for the life of me get it to even install the drivers correctly.

I am able to detect the USB without any issues and I have attempted to install using Kies and the driver only and every time I get the driver did not install properly error.

Has anyone had any luck with this setup? Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] CradleRob:
I use VMWare Fusion. No problems here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MSigler:
Yeah, same here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] carricklongley:
Well no luck with Virtual box. I just used a Windows machine at work without any issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bleachedgin:
I read that the Nexus S is porting this out. Would it be possible for us? and Honestly I just want the clock widget lol..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] YoungAceAtlanta:
Wrong section buddy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jstegeman:
There's plenty of clock widgets available that are similar. Beautiful Widgets is one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bleachedgin:
If what you meant is "section" sorry I have no idea where this goes, I figured it would be in development since that's what I'm asking about.

I have it setup in BW, but it's just not the same :S
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
If you're willing to deal with all of the **** Sense brings to get a clock widget then... I don't know what to say.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] YoungAceAtlanta:
Yes section. But where you posted is ONLY for development. Not Questions or general topics

If you had a kernel or a Rom etc it will go there. Anything device related goes in the Q&A or General
[Galaxy S I9000 General] NoneSkillZ:
ok so this phone is normal galaxy s with cayanogenmod 7 nothing special tho

last night something must have happen and now it will not start up.

its stuck on the logo of "Galaxy S GT-19000"

and i cant even go inside the recovery to do a full wipe and i cant connect it to the computer

what can i do??
[Galaxy S I9000 General] NoneSkillZ:
please someone i need help
[Galaxy S I9000 General] PlusAndroid:
I think your phone is bricked ( Soft )!

Solution :

Go into Download Mode By Pressing Volume Down Key + Home Button + Power Button.

Download Odin and the ROM you want to install

Flash the ROM using Odin.

If you don't know how to use Odin to flash the ROM, see this thread
[Galaxy S I9000 General] NoneSkillZ:
what part should i read in this insane thread?

haha
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Kraizk:
I am starting this thread because I am sick and tired of losing developers for a phone that desperately needs them. First it was the WC and BC fiasco that damn near put us out and now some person with no sense of flashing and a lack of understanding when it comes to reading directions has driven away one of our most helpful and successful developers. (WHEN YOU ARE TOLD NOT TO FLASH UNLESS YOU FULLY AND COMPLETELY KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING THEN DONT FLIPPING FLASH IT)

To make it worth while I am starting a donation thread, to reward one of the people who have busted their ass (can I say that in the forums?) to help us and give us the phone we know the VIVID should be. I realize more then just PG has done a lot for us and I hope I am not offending anyone.

To put it simple I am starting out with a personal $100 donation. It is not much but it is what I have right now. If anyone wants to flame about what I am doing here do me a favor and don't. MODS, if this turns into a bashing war I would hope for some regulation and the ultimate closure of the thread if problems arise, I am not here to make enemies.

To quote DeamonFish on IRC: "BABY COME BACK! YOU CAN BLAME IT ALL ON ME..."
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] tennockey:
I'll give 10, I know it's measly, but its all I can give without my wife noticing ; ) saving for Ireland
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] DeamonFish:
At this point in time I cannot donate, but I hope to soon.

PirateGhost, please, keep doing what you do. I personally enjoy your ROMs, they're absolutely Amazing.

Thanks, and I hope you reconsider.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] TheHunter1337:
I will contribute $20 if he decides to come back. I was very close to flashing his Ice Cream Float before the drama happened, and I want to help showing that there are some people out there who do read, listen to directions, and THINK before going on a forum.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Youssarian:
I was and am planning on donating to PG and some of the others as well. I know PG was responsible for a lot of the good work here. The irony is that his RUU might be the one thing that actually could have saved my phone, (At least may have been.) and now it's gone, along with another talented developer. Win, lose or draw, I will donate to this cause after I get some sleep and calm down a little bit.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Chism87:
What others did TO THEIR OWN PHONE and blamed PG was just plain stupid. I'll be donating.

There was a fair warning from the very beginning..
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Apatche69:
I'll donate. I just need to transfer some funds to my PayPal first.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] penguinfishies:
PG and the other devs left for different reasons but I can pretty surely say that money is not the problem. They did all this developing from free will, not for donations. If PG does come back, he'll just get hit with the same bull**** he's been having to deal with these past few days. I'm just not sure raising money is the right way to go.

We (as in the Vivid forum) were not ready for an ICS release. Based on the huge number of people with bricked phones or bootloops, you can all see how many people jumped in without knowing ANYTHING and for lack of a better term, winged it...which led to their problems. These members didn't wait for an RUU, didn't read any of the stickys, didn't read any of the answers PG already posted in his 20 page threads and on top of that, a couple even went as far as to blame their own failures on, as well as make crazy accusations towards PG. For that, the rest of us suffer and that's how it is.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Kraizk:
I love the support so far, please keep it going. Hopefully word gets out
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] TheHunter1337:
I totally agree, but I feel that pledging to donate to him is a show of good faith that there are a number of us who enjoy his roms respectfully. I think it's time for the minority of users with good experiences to overshadow the stupid noobs who have ruined it for the rest of us.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] shackman716:
I would for sure donate to the cause...

I myself have been known to ask stupid noobish questions, so I can only imagine how many posts, repeat questions and PMs he must have gotten after releasing this. I was amazed how many people blamed him for their own mistakes, I too bricked my phone but never once blamed him as after I did so I read everything again and again and then realized what I did wrong.

I do hope he comes back after maybe taking a little time away, but there has to be a way for him to have some protection from people, their questions and comments...

P.S.- A semi unrelated but somewhat related statement (and I don't want to start a firestorm) but I do wish in some of these DEV threads the fluff and worthless posts (mine included sometimes) would be erased to keep threads small and more full of worth while information.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] accts:
I think people got their phone bricked cuz this update was for ATT Stock not any other carriers. So if they tried to flash, it's their own risk. Not to blame all the good devs out there give us better phone than stock.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] ststeve123:
I would donate too.

I myself asked a question in that very thread that got closed. I wanted to know if that ROM was for my phone because I didn't find any reference to "Velocity". Although people say Vivid and Velocity are interchangeable, I thought I'd ask. And I'm glad I did, otherwise I would have a bricked phone too.

Just one or two IDIOTS spoiling the party for everyone.

PG - can you start a private share so that you can control who has access to your zips and we can still download them? :)
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Aus_Azn:
And this is precisely why we can't have nice things.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] thecubed:
I leave for a few hours to go to dinner with some friends and this is what I come back to?

What happened?
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] slimslim:
I've read 99% of all the posts in the Vivid section, including PG's. Can't belive how much patience and time he put in those replies. I, for one I wouldn't even bother to answer most of them. Unfortunately people don't always appreciate it from obvious reasons (have no idea what developing is). Hope he comes back, it's nor fair to leave us for one or two mindless posters. Is not the noobs, or only the Vivid owners, is the whole Android community that needs him.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Kraizk:
That is where I was at last night... Some Galaxy nexus moron didnt read instructions and bricked his wifes Vivid from what I caught on to. Then he blames it on PG. See General thread First Rom Flash Rum Float Beta for exact details.

I agree with everyone here. When I was told HTC flashing on the vivid was different from other phones and older HTC phones I listened. I waited 48 hours to flash until I made sure I knew everything. Even then I sat in the IRC and continued asking new stupid questions. I was never chewed out, never driven off. I was answered, had my own laughs for stupidity and ended up with ICS.

When someone flashes a rom its like accepting a TOS agreement that comes with software. You agree that it is your own fault if the flash fails, especially if it was successful for so many others.

I am sure PG doesnt care about the money, but its an attempt to show him that just because some people are morons doesnt mean no one supports him and appreciates what he does.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] megatronisabeast:
I still haven't flashed ics and won't until I have the time to do it correctly and the knowledge. I have reread how to do it many times. I want to understand how it works before I put it on my phone. It would be awesome to have the newest thing but not at the expense of my phone for not following instructions. I wish I had time to develop but I work two jobs and have a baby coming in a few months.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] jazzmoe76:
I'm not sure that he is taking donations at this point. I donated $10 earlier today and he refunded it?!?
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Pirateghost:
I appreciate the gesture but I cannot bring myself back.

Jazz, I refunded your donation partly because of the way you handled yourself with WC, and partly because I want no expectations from any of this.

I refunded Uberamd because sending me a donation does not give you the right to say whatever you like. It's not a free pass to talk ****.

Sent from my HTC PH39100
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] dudeluv:
I hope he comes back, have followed his work for a while now. He is one of the best. PG has helped me out a few times. If he does come back, I will donate $20 for sure. I am on his ROM now.since WC left, PG is the only custom ROM available for us AT&T users.

@ Youssarian look in Footballs Thread, he has the ICS up now

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23358443&postcount=105
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] dizzyraider:
There might have been a chance that he was going to come back after things cool down a bit, but the further posts from members who seen to have an unfounded sense of entitlement posted some f*ing bs remarks closed the lid on that. Truly, I don't know where the sense of entitlement came from, expecting developers to be impervious to any comments, have unlimited threshold for patience, and if they even have a donate button they are now paid slaves.

There are absolutely good reasons why Pirateghost and other developers can reach a threshold and be fed up and leave.

It's easy for any random member to say that "just ignore the posts that bother them" or even insensitive remarks such as "if you can't handle member's messing up phone and blame you, you shouldn't be a chef in the first place", but think about the amount of work that the developers put into their work. They put hours upon hours of their own time, and then just to see that member aren't even willing to spend minutes reading the instructions, not to mention pointing fingers when they mess up their phones due to their own fault (or just the acceptance that there is always a risk with phone flashing).

As a member of this community, I sometimes answer questions that I know the answer to. As I understand there are undoubted many who are either new to phone flashing or just unfamiliar with the device. But if you really have spend the time to see the posts and try to contribute as a member, you will see that there are many many many members who just refuse to search, and will post questions that have already been answered multiple times. It is really frustrating to see the same question you have just answered arise minutes later, seeing the lack of respect for the developers by not even putting in the MINIMAL effort is just ridiculous. And this happens over and over and over again... If you are not a contributing member and think of this place as a community, it really is that easy to just say ignore ignore ignore blah blah blah, because you aren't truly a member and obviously a leech. Even if you are a leech, there is nothing wrong with that, but don't go expecting everyone to have threshold for ignorance, stupidity, or general ill will when the target isn't pointing at you.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] jazzmoe76:
I am absolutly NOT trying to dig up old wounds. But, as all can see BC's ROM is back on this site. Therefore, it would appear that what he was accused of, was not the case with his ROM. So, the way that "I" handled myself had some merit. I am still upset with the fact that BC got done like that and that the dirty laundry was handled VERY poorly as it was in plain view for all to see. That being said, I apologize that I offended some of you.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] shogunmark:
I have never understood where that sense of entitlement came from either. It was never like that a few years ago when were just dealing with WinMo. I guess the android/iphone era really brings out a new class of people.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] tennockey:
PG, just wanted to thank you so much for all your hard work. I can see it doesn't look like you are coming back at this point, but I wish you the best of luck in the future. I hope life treats you well. Thanks again
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] :
You know what they say about assuming....Again theres only a few that actually know why,what,where,to what extent....things were handled a certain way for certain reasons

WC
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] uberamd:
Woah wait, what? I was simply voicing my opinion. Am I not allowed to politely voice my opinion now? I said, and I quote my donation receipt from PayPal:

How is that not completely reasonable? I don't need to see eye to eye with you on everything to appreciate the work you do. Its the exact same way people vote for politicians even though they don't agree with them on every issue.

I NEVER ONCE talked ANY **** about you. I voiced my opinion about how you handled the situation. I didn't say you were a bad person, or that you haven't contributed to the community.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] frostxinfinity:
On the flipside ladies and gents, with or without monetary show of faith..PG is well aware of his support. No matter where you are or what you are doing, there will always be people that disagree or just fudge up. Think about it..when have you NOT seen this throughout your life? Leaving his supporters because noobs did not adhere to clearly written warnings will prove nothing. When the going gets tough, ignore your opposition and push through. Listen PG, I have been in and out of XDA for years before making an account. You are a great developer. I mean no disrespect honestly, I just think that turning your back on the people that love your work because some dumb @$$3$ did what they shouldn't have is not the way to go boss. You are a bad @$$ and you know it. Keep doing what you do best.

Sent from my HTC Vivid with a shot of Rum.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Pirateghost:
You called me childish and said that it's all my fault that I should have had better instructions and that I should be able to handle the stress and extra workload and in the same breath said I shouldn't provide support. If you want ICS, there is an RUU. You don't need me.

I wasted my entire weekend getting something together for everyone to use when I didn't have to. I had a rooted ics running on my phone minutes after getting the files needed. I didn't have to share. I did it because there were a lot of people that didn't understand how to get it on their phone. I did it to help out, not to get a backlash of accusations and halfassed snide remarks about my writing abilities. I was even attacked after publicly apologizing for me getting short with people.

I don't need this. I have a job and a family.

Sent from my HTC PH39100
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] jazzmoe76:
Fair enough... However, 100% of it should've been handled elsewhere.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] anthromatt:
This will be the last I say on the subject...I think the open source sense of Android makes people think they are owed something and/or should be able to do whatever they want, whenever they want.

With that said, development isn't done in a vacuum. PG could never have created a flashable ICS zip without Brandon first giving him the OTA ICS update he received. PG then worked with a few others to get everything together, tested, and up and running. I have no idea if PG did 90% of the work, 99% of the work, or 65% of the work. Nor does it matter, I appreciate the effort regardless. The fact remains, however, that he did not do it alone.

I think both the developers and the n00bs are to blame to differing degrees...and I have seen this before, about 18 months ago in regards to development for the Samsung Epic (or was it the Moment? Some POS Samsung, either way). People that don't know what they are doing get in over their heads and don't accept responsibility for their actions, and in the end, everyone suffers.

If PG feels unappreciated, harassed, stressed, etc., he could have left and walked away without pulling his files. Once he made them, his work is done. He doesn't owe anyone any help, he doesn't owe us any further development. Is he entitled to pull them? Sure. Is he accomplishing anything by doing so? Not really.

Just my opinion....
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] NIKKG:
WC, you need to come back too bro. I registered on your site today but its still not the same as being on XDA. If Bananacakes can come back, so can you! :)
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] uberamd:
I'm not going to argue with you. I said how you handled it was childish. Why? Because not only did you leave when nabs started asking dumb questions (which is to be expected with any ROM release), but you took all your links down. Instead of just not supporting the people who had problems you said "screw everyone" and left. That isn't a mature way to handle it. In my opinion.

Moreover, I said that the documentation could have been better to prevent the massive quantities of people asking the same questions over and over. That is a completely valid critique. Well written instructions with links to helper posts help cut down on confusion.

I'm sorry that people were able to drive you away like they did. When it comes to online forums its important to filter out the noise and focus on those things that matter.

I'm also sorry you seem to think I have evil intentions with you. I don't. My critiques were simply that, things I thought could have been handled better. Sorry for voicing my opinion.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] shogunmark:
There is a time and place for all of that. In the middle of a thread where PG was being attacked was definitely not the time to throw in your 2 cents.

And also what is well written to you or him is not always well written to someone else. There will always be someone out there that doesnt understand no matter how many different ways you tell them or show them.

Furthermore instead of making those kinds of critique's, all of the information was widely available that you could have made your own easy to follow guide on how to flash PG's rumraider.

This community needs to HELP each out more instead of breaking down and attacking each other.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Pirateghost:
I got the files from Brandon and risked my own device to make it available to everyone.

Aside from getting the files from Brandon everything was 100% my work. I didn't even get on IRC until I had already begun flashing. Those ota files are still available. Feel free to risk your own device for the sake of others. Nobody seems to understand that the devs here risk their own devices before the others even see the work. Does anyone take that into account before they blast away at one of us?

Sent from my HTC PH39100
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Kraizk:
Are you guys kidding me? I cant even make a thread to try and bring back a developer without people bickering back at forth. What is wrong with everyone? I use to wonder why no one enjoyed developing for this phone but now I see why.

In light of recent events, PG I hate to see you go (and still truly hope things blow over a bit and you come back) but fully understand why you are leaving after this. If you continue to develop else where or on another phone please let me know

My personal donation offer still stands, you put up with a lot of stupid requests from me those 2 days and the end results was rooted ICS on my phone with no issues (a note: its amazing what happens when you politely ask questions and for clarifications instead of just saying "this doesnt make sense").

Id also like to request a mod lock this thread now. I started it with good intentions and like many things on the internet its become problematic.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] dizzyraider:
These roms aren't paid products that has a dedicated department that writes instruction manuals. Most of them really already has instructions that are easy to follow IF you have done your homework with the flashing process. We all know that nobody wants to brick their phone, but with the nature of flashing it is a risk users have to understand. So if you don't have the time to educate yourself and understand the process, this isn't a risk that you should take.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] shogunmark:
^this...

was already considering it anyway. ;)
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] montoya.brandon:
I am looking for fauxs GB CFS lv 009 kernel but multiupload is down as always can anybody pm me or upload a mirror to the kernel please in desperate need of help
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maff1989:
Definitely +1
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ...Awesome...:
Check my signature I have his working download link in my thread
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maff1989:
I don't see a working link for faux's gb kernel.. all I see is a link to his page. Also your t1mgmaps.com link gives a 404 error.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ...Awesome...:
Let me post it the so theirs no confusion
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eqjunkie829:
Faux's 009 cfs lv kernel dropbox link - http://db.tt/OiCiWWwr

Faux's 009 cfs sv kernel - http://db.tt/L65dmvmS

Faux's first time kernel - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28507857/HTC-GB-Kernel-0.0.9-CFS-SV-First.zip (flash first if you experience a bootloop from the regular kernel)
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] montoya.brandon:
Thank u so much ur a life saver
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4Orr:
These links appear to be down. Can you please post these again?

Thanks in advance!