yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmtheiss:
If I'm reading the thread correctly, rebuilding the nv_data.bin file with the proper values should repopulate the /efs folder with the correct and necessary files.

It's possible this may run into a hiccup because you're not connecting to AT&T, but in theory, it should fix your problem.

Also, it appears that other people had good results by flashing to stock first, then trying this. It looks like the stock flash reset the IMEI, and then doing this fixed the product code issue.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rkkaranrk:
Thanks for replying,

I treid every thing that i was able to find to repair the NV_DATA but apart from some links to XDA there is not enough knowledge how to repair it.

I tried every possible method to repair the imei, i have more the 25 backups of different NV_DATA files with me and over the time i had looked it to every possible file and treid to compare them with each other and they all look the same to me if we look into them with the help of a HEX editor.

I tried to change the files with 2 different phones and changing them with will give u imei code >004999010640000 but u cannot not repair it with anything.

I treid this with the phone with 2.1 update 1, 2.2 and 2.3.3 but what ever they will not work.

But after some research i found that the most of the guys who repairs the imei they use the Z3X/SPT for it and that is how i did it and its was recently some 6 days back.

I am still trying to find out how (if) you can manually repair the corrupted NV ?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b-eock:
You can contact connexion2005 in my sig. He does IMEI repairs for a fee. But it is worth it. :D he is a good person and doesn't cheat people out of money!

EDIT- Don't ask people for their EFS folders.... That is sorta really stupid.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Red_81:
I'm a recent customer and I was very pleased with his service. 1 week total and everything is back to normal. I have backed up this new EFS to MULTIPLE places.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pacheko86:
sorry for the no reply, I contacted conexion, waiting for his reply.

I know asking for the efs folder is not bright, but it was my only and last shot. I triead all other threads and was able to change it to what they mention, add product code and everything magically gets fixed... but it saved the product code and the file and imei stayed pretty much the same, so I'm guessing that doesn't work =(

thanks for your replies all! appreciate the support
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] depace143:
Same problem here can't locate a line 00188008 in nv_data.bin

I have no backup of efs folder but there are some files in efs folder but not .nv_data file . When i opened the nv_data.bin from hex editor i can locate the line 00188010 and 00188020 but not 00188008 and 00188018.

Samsung I9003

Imei Null (nothing is displayed even not 000000)

Baseband Version Unknown

I am in stock rom and tried all the possible solutions that i found and also my service mode is empty and personalizationb tab neither show network lock on nor off

Hoping for your fast response sir

Current Location Nepal
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4-2ndtwin:
^

Use Odin or Heimdall to flash to Stock KK4 Gingerbread. That has proven to restore imei #'s for some.

edited...
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
I believe you're in the wrong section, this is for the samsung captivate (I897).
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4-2ndtwin:
^

Oops, my eyes didn't catch the i9003 earlier.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xNotta:
Has anyone ever had Not erasing bad blocks error in the recovery.log?

I am getting:

Formatting DATA:...
mtd: not erasing bad block at 0x0aa80000
mtd: not erasing bad block at 0x17480000
Formatting SDCARD:.android_secure...
Formatting CACHE:...
mtd: not erasing bad block at 0x05840000
Formatting SDEXT:...
Userdata wipe complete!

Formatting SYSTEM:...
mtd: not erasing bad block at 0x020a0000
mtd: not erasing bad block at 0x05660000
mtd: not erasing bad block at 0x10b80000
/system wipe complete!

How can I fix these "bad blocks"?

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hafizimtiaz:
I have similar errors while formatting or flashing /system.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jlmancuso:
The only way to fix bad blocks is to replace the on board memory chips. These chips are r/w but have a limited number of writes. Since the evo is now between 1-3 years of age write cycle limits are being reached. Plus like all electronic equipment some of the bad blocks are manufacturing defects. These blocks have been marked and blocked by the hardware so that data is not stored there causing issues due to corrupted or incomplete data.
[HTC Sensation] Hypnoo:
I have problem with voice guidance of Google navigation. I have tested it with 2 different text-to-speech outputs. First is Google Text-to-speech Engine(English) and second is SVOX TTS(Finnish). Navigation works normally when TTS output and phone's default language are different. Of course voice guidance in this case is not working. When both languages are same(like they should) I can heard guidance, but then applicaton stops immediately after voice guidance starts.

Error message says: "Unfortunately, Maps has stopped."

Does anyone have same problem? Solution for this problem?

I am using HTC Sensation stock ICS (4.0.3) and Sense 3.6

Google maps version 6.4.0 (6.3.0 had same problem)
[HTC Sensation] Hypnoo:
Problem solved, this version is working normally-->

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=953727&d=1332109930
[HTC Sensation] choponet:
Are there any fix for the but that an activesync account dont save custom settings?
[HTC Sensation] k0zmic:
No fix AFAIK.

I use Enhanced Email for Hotmail instead now.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stupidho96:
my X8 stuck at the alfs screen after i flashed the kernel...

what shud i do??

experienced users pls hlp me!!!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scharbel:
Which Rom do u Have installed?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stupidho96:
GingerDX

GingerDX v021 and alfs kernel
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scharbel:
Is ur Phone rooted? Full wipe?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stupidho96:
yes its rooted and i did full wipe..

but still cant boot
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scharbel:
Try again, First Flash ur kernal then install ur Rom and then Reboot Phone
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stupidho96:
i have flash the kernel again.. but i still stuck at the alfs screen
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scharbel:
Try another Kernel or Rom
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] menos_grande:
try another version of gingerdx..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stupidho96:
now it can boot...

i use pc companion to reset the phone...

i the reinstall the alfs n GIngerDX v22

but i think v21 runs smoother in my phone...
[Xoom General] alpine101:
Courtesy of another board, I've noted this bug report on the Adobe site which correctly identifies the lack of graphics hardware acceleration support for flash in ICS on the Xoom. This was, I gather available in older versions of the OS, so doesn't come into the 'end of life for flash' game, which is a silly idea anyway since most of the world still uses it.

My apologies if this has already been mentioned in a thread, but it would be nice if anyone interested added to the vote count there:

https://bugbase.adobe.com/index.cfm?event=bug&id=3099866
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arc_u:
I just read this on a french android forum, is this real ?

I don't want to lose my sperm lol :D

http://www.phonehouse.fr/sony/xperia-s-blanc/SOEXPERIASWHITE
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cholek3:
Haha.:) He is on about this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_absorption_rate

That's why he mentioned his semen.:)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Razje:
There are like 20 phones with a higher SAR than the Xperia S.

For example the HTC Desire and Motorola Droid.

So don't worry, it's not that bad :P
[Motorola Droid RAZR] aki93:
Hi, I have a problem, since I downgraded back to the stock firmware, flac files are not seen anymore by the default music player. Motocast still sees 4 gb internal memory used as 'music' when connecting but the telephone doesn't. WHat to do?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] aki93:
bump. anything i can do to make it easier for you to find the problem? & perhaps give a solution:)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] zackss:
Hey all,

i Have got one question wich is how can i make the samsung offical rom flash enabled.

TNX in advance
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Spex:
just download and install adobeflash player
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] zackss:
Its still not working.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] firesynth:
Look in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1359506&highlight=flash+player

Download Adobe_Flash_Player_11_v11.0.1.153_ARMv6_only.apk

Not sure if this'll work in stock roms.

After installing, check your flash version by going to whatismyflash.com
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] zackss:
ok, i installed it but it still dont work and when i go to whatismyflash.com it says that my flah is not installed or is disabled. What to do now?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] firesynth:
what browser did you use to check at whatismyflash.com?

and I believe your phone is galaxy ace right?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Teflon_:
Try the standard browser. To me in opera the flash doesn't work.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] firesynth:
that's what I'm planning to say to him if he replied that he's using opera. :p
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] centrezuk:
What is the point in adding flash? because most browsers have this feature..:confused: i always wanted to get bbciplayer and itv player but it doesnt work even with flash installed.
[LG Revolution] threevolve:
I just had a thought. I really don't like the revo's messaging app (Mms.apk)

What would happen if I replaced it with the Mms.apk from another system? Like from CM7 or something? Would I lose the ability to text message? Maybe lose MMS?

Has anyone tried this on the revo?
[LG Revolution] threevolve:
Felt adventurous and backed up my phone, and then tried it.

Installed the AOSP 2.3.3 Mms.apk and it seems to work.

Will report back soon with full testing info.
[LG Revolution] threevolve:
Well, SMS works but MMS doesn't. I tried using the Mms.apk from CM7 for the Thunderbolt but had the same problem. Anyone know how to modify a stock AOSP Mms.apk to work on the Revo?
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
If you want a new Mms app there's tons of apps like Go Sms Pro, Handcent and some others Handcent and Go Sms pro are the most popular ones. Both of which are free.
[LG Revolution] drt054:
Handcent +1 :)
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
Is it any good? I've been pro Go Sms since I got my first Android phone since day 1.
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
I like chompSMS better. More themes available.
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
I checked chomp out just now and It doesn't really catch my eye and handcent doesn't either just something about Go products catches my eye.
[LG Revolution] revo_65:
I gave handcent another shot last night, didnt even make it a couple hours....although I hate how the stock one looks on the revo, i just like how fast and smooth it is compared to third party apps. They all get too bloated with features imo

also, go and handcent seem to consume quite a bit of RAM
[LG Revolution] threevolve:
Yeah, I get where you're coming from, but I still don't like how the LG app works. I love the stock android messaging app. I do not understand why carriers feel the need to get in there and fiddle with every damn thing in the OS. I almost wish Google and the OHA had pulled an Apple, and restricted the carriers from screwing with Android. I understand "open is open", but some of these OEM android systems are just horrible. MotoBLUR, anyone? -shudder-

I think it would have been good to require carriers, if they wanted to release a phone with a "tinkered" android OS on it, to also provide a ROM download to users who would like to just have a stock experience. No BLUR, no Sense, no LG whatever, no TouchWIZ..
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
Sense messaging app is just... horrible. BLUR is decent LG is ok and TouchWIZ looks like garbage.
[LG Revolution] threevolve:
You spelled "utter bloated crap" wrong ;)
[LG Revolution] minus36:
Here's the one that I just started using yesterday, sms and mms are working fine for me:

http://205.196.122.19/jf263azi8b1g/0ut04hvxra0rvoj/Mms.apk

It's the (very) basic mms but with a black background. I'm pretty sure I grabbed it off of http://forum.sdx-developers.com/index.php?topic=17790.0 but I'm not 100% sure since the download link is down on that site now. The screenshots are also on that site (v1.1)

edit: nevermind... it won't send mms
[LG Revolution] drt054:
Never had any issues, don't know what some people are complaining about. There are themes but you can also just change the color of the background, the incoming font and out going font, bubbles or no bubbles and change the colors of the bubbles.. very customizable. Think someone in here made a handcent theme in the themes and apps section.
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
I might not have saved it but if you search within the handcent themes for "volted ice" I think I made one and saved it. Can't remember though if it was for Volted Ice or GingerFusion.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] alpachiles:
Hi,

Badly need a 074 ROW SysDump as I'm unable to update, due deleting some bloatware apps,

especialy need the 074 ROW PinyinIME.apk and odex. Files that are not same as found in US img.

Thanks.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] toenail_flicker:
Go to Lenovo downloads. You can find it there.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] alpachiles:
Can't find it..no system just updates :(
[Thinkpad Tablet General] alpachiles:
No one can upload a 074ROW PinyinIME.apk and odex :(
[Thinkpad Tablet General] toenail_flicker:
You can find both in the Lenovo 0074_ROW. Download it from their site.
[Thinkpad Tablet General] alpachiles:
sorry.. can't find it :(
[Thinkpad Tablet General] pwstein:
I dug around the OTA updates for all of the Lenovo Tablets and found an original (?) pinyinIME.apk and pinyinIME.odex from an ROW update.

These came from an A1 ROW OTA off of Lenovo's download site -- A107W0_A234_001_010_2375_ROW.zip

I hope these help you find some peace in your struggles. Good luck!

http://everyrandom.com/files/download.php?file=46Lenovo_A1_ROW_pinyinIME.zip
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Angorass:
Hi, I want to ask you, if there is any way to backup whole rom without flashing new clockwork mod?

1) How do I backup?

2) How can I restore it?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Darkshado:
Yes, but you do need to be rooted. Have a look at this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Angorass:
Thanks, but I can't see here the answer for my two questions. It's not problem to be rooted, but I don't know, how to make full ROM backup before factory reset and flashing new ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
Using an alternative recovery
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Darkshado:
Except for backing up your stock recovery, everything else should ideally be done in CWM.

You'll get Nandroid backup which is a lot simpler to use than the dd command I explain in that other thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Angorass:
So, I flashed CWM a few minutes ago, but when I wanna make there backup, it's starting, but then it writes something like: Can't mount... I have to have ext4 partition on my sd card?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] JustVass:
No, you don't have to repartition your SD.

What firmware do you want to backup? CWM won't work for 2.2.x AFAIK.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Angorass:
Android 2.3.3 S5660XXKPA GINGERBREAD rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] mnhs1010:
BAckup

1 question from me ???? if i make a Nandroid baukup from CWM....its full ROM backup??? means system n app settings? installed apps ???:confused::confused::confused: each n everythin thing in Nandroid backup any 1 explain?????thanx:D
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
Yes, everything. Like a reboot
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] mnhs1010:
OMG thats great now i dnt want to use 3rd party app for backup of my intalled apps thans for in4mation
[General Questions and Answers] Mostly Cloudy:
Since I can't post anything on the bada forum because of the 10 post limit, I decided post here a question and faint chance that I might get lucky.

Regarding the Android port on a Bada device, i know that the firmware used is that of Galaxy S, which I know uses a microUsb - hdmi cable for it's TV-out, I was wondering if this function could also work on a Bada Droid(android on a bada device) such as the Wave I & II? It would be great if such a function worked instead of the classic low resolution tv-out.

P.S. if you can post on the bada forum, please be so kind and re-post this for me, I'd appreaciate it:)
[General Questions and Answers] Mostly Cloudy:
I wasn't sure where to put it because ive also saw questions in general topics:o
[General Questions and Answers] Mostly Cloudy:
guess no one can help me
[General Questions and Answers] Mostly Cloudy:
twice the bump
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] holyf4ther:
if someone has it, could upload it, thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] martinvandebroek:
try this

I have xperia s virtual keyboard,you want it?

Try this http://db.tt/ddgqns6B

Delete ur old one,then paste this to system/app,change permission to rw- r-- r--

Hit thanks if i help you!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] codeDevil:
Is it too difficult to make your own launcher? If yes than is any other way to make your own theme or stuffs like that to customize your android look? Waiting for replies...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] frazar:
An home-launcher it's an android app, so you would have to know java pretty well.

Usually it's much easier to make your own theme, but it depends on the home-launcher app you're using. Surely searching on google will give you the answer. Type something like "create theme" and your home-launcher app name. Hope this helped you out...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] codeDevil:
Thank you Ill do some research
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] dheeraj (dhlalit11):
if you want to create a custom theme for go launcher then use go launcher because go dev team gives a free software which will let you create your own theme for free it will need Java installed it is called go theme factory

link here:- http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2011/09/go-themesfactory-v2-1-beta/
[Xperia Play General] psxpetey:
This is another much better concept idea which I found on the web the only problem was that they said it would have the aspect ratio changed but it was said to feature a tegra 3 as well as mini analogs like the vita
[Xperia Play General] psxpetey:
Heres the original post about it

http://www.concept-phones.com/?s=psp+phone
[Xperia Play General] Miles Wolf:
Remember that this is a

fan concept art

, it's not an official work or design from Sony.
[Xperia Play General] kingvillain:
I couldn`t imagine this ever becoming a reality, the simple issue of how the phone would slide up and down with those analogue sticks sticking out is enough of a problem.
[Xperia Play General] Rogue Leader:
That is so not even close to what reality would be, if an Xperia Play 2 even ever happens.
[Xperia Play General] BrownEye02:
I don't know why people keep insisting on posting these xperia play 2 forms on here. Every time ones posted it receives nothing but the same replies as the other xperia play 2 forms. STOP POSTING THESE!!!!! We know the rumors, were all big fans of Sony's gaming products! Unless some news pops up with ACTUAL photos of a prereleased model we don't care. I thought you guys would of learned from the release of this phone, I know I did. The rumors for this phone started about 2 years before the release. So by my count you still have a year and a half till this phone comes out and that's if it actually does. So for the sake of the form and to save your a#$ from being chewed out don't post unless its GOOD NEWS!
[Xperia Play General] Growling Clover:
Actually I've seen the new XPlay2, and here is the evidence...

brought to you by the XDA app on my badass Android toy
[Xperia Play General] aaron187:
ROFL thats just made my day.
[Xperia Play General] BrownEye02:
Haha now this is news :D
[Xperia Play General] KormiZ:
Wow! It will be cool:)
[Xperia Play General] The Alpha Gamer:
Screen too big and the start/select/PS buttons are in a bloody stupid place.
[Xperia Play General] psxpetey:
The analogs would be simple just have a small indentation in the screen underside
[Xperia Play General] AudioCreaper:
Better with a curved design instead of a boxy one

sent from my Xperia PLAY running DiXperia
[Xperia Play General] mehdi.moha:
hey guys

post #11 is really #1 :D :D :D :D :D :D
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
Shut up and take my money!
[Xperia Play General] Thewonderboy:
Tegra 3 has nothing againts new A-15, S4's processors yo ;)

(did i get it right?)
[Xperia Play General] ch3mn3y:
closing can be like in desire z. However xperia play is new phone (even no 1 year) so they wait with new one i think

Sent using r800i with DoomKernel v10 (1.21ghz)
[Xperia Play General] psxpetey:
They should wait a year and a half and throw a 2.5ghz prosessor in that badboy haha
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
If I recall properly, while the device sales weren't tremendous, this device managed to bring out a niche of gamers who actually buy games. It would make sense for them to hold off the release until they can't milk the Xperia Play's gaming side any longer, particularly if they're making money with Xperia Play Optimized licensed games as I suppose they are.
[Xperia Play General] psxpetey:
They sold a total of less than 1000 games the psx ones and the optimised did much better but still not great they need better and more games and pssuite as promised what we all want is console quality games on our plays like gta 3 they should really port the successful ps 1 and 2 games like god of war prince of persia silent hill etc they would make MUCH better sales and everyone would be happy
[Xperia Play General] Thewonderboy:
No, i dont want console quality games, i want games that can be launched fast, easy to jump into the game, get instant satisfaction and quick save/quit fast.

I agree that there akways should be bigger games but mobile phone is softcore platform, you can make it mediocre at most for demanding gamers but no self respecting hardcore gamer would play time wasting, visualy demanding game with chalenging gameplay.

I think sony/ericson is on the right tracks with their PS1 emu :) fast to launch and quick save work like a charm.
[Xperia Play General] Growling Clover:
I agree, quick play when needed. If I wanted to play current gen console graphics then I'll play on my Xbox. The times I get to play on a portable is quite short. Not to mention the better graphics, the longer it takes to load which is a battery drainer. Not good as the batteries on these devices are bad enough

brought to you by the XDA app on my badass Android toy
[Xperia Play General] The Alpha Gamer:
I would, I hate quick "pick up and play games", that's why I mostly play on emulators instead of Android games.
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
If you want quick games, I suggest another platform. The emulator is quite decent, but even for quick games the inability to save more than one savestate is quite appalling. FPSE has it grabbed by the balls in compatibility too.

BTW, no one has talked of better graphics, but of console quality games. Wario Ware has ugly graphics and it has quick gameplay mechanics but it's a console quality game. Eternal Legacy has nifty graphics and it ably monkeys Final Fantasy but no one would confuse it with a console quality release.