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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
Ok Something was hinky with my device so I had to do what I most assuredly did not want to do. factory reset and reinstall.

I know how to make a backup now from recovery but alas I need to do a wipe and clean install before I can MAKE a usable backup.

so I backup as much as I can. contacts settings for different programs etc..

my BIG pet peeve was my go launcher screens. I HAVE A LOT of stuff I really really really did not want to reinstall and reconfigure.

so I backed up golauncher settings.

I wipe. I reinstall. before I "restore" go launcher settings I first go down my checklist and reinstall all the apps and widgets its going to use BEFORE I restore go launcher.

all installed all working.

I restore go launcher. SPLAT. every single stinking widget is "Problem Loading widget"

they are all their they are all in their proper places but USELESS. all of them (except go launcher calendar) say Problem Loading widget.

I have 12 days left widgets especially I DO NOT WANT TO REINSTALL.

is their anything I can do? how do I fix this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
Sorry to say but reinsyalling the widgets are the only way I have found
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
before I wiped it I made an image. I could restore that image. is there a way to properly "backup" the widgets properly so I can "restore" them?

I have all my widgets restored now except my Days left widgets. there are just too many of them and I don't even remember all the dates I had set up I had so many of them.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kobridge:
There could be several ways doing that but nothing is perfect.

Go Launcher backup is not working well.

The most efficient way is 'not doing factory reset'. I'm not doing factory reset at all these days because everything works perfect without factory reset.

(many people says that factory reset is required to properly install ROM. But it's the special case)

If you do not wipe the data during the installation, all app will be there after the installation including go launcher setting and widgets... Just need to change the default launcher from tw to go.

If there is a reason that you need to wipe the data, then before doing it, make the whole application backup using Titanium backup and restore it after flashing the rom. It will store almost everything with some widget links broken. But this is better than nothing...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
there was something seriously "wrong" in software on the phone no idea what or how to fix factory wipe appeared to be the only option.

dogg catcher kept "uninstalling" itself and eventually refused to install at all declaring "incompatible"

no idea why worked fine on every other device I tried so "something" was hinky with my device I determined.

I just want to get those days left widgets back and get weatherbug working properly again at 160res.

going to make a backup again wipe restore the old backup and try a titanium backup of go and weatherbug

then wipe restore new image and try the backups from titanium see what happens.

now that I know how to backup from the recovery menu I NEVER plan to do a factory wipe again.

if things go hinky I will have a nice clean backup I can just wipe and restore my backup so everything stays perfect.

VERY annoying.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kobridge:
That's it! Most important thing is making clean backup - nandroid backup of your whole system and titanium backup after applications configured. This will really save your time in the future.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
hmm the nandroid backup does NOT backup settings and configuration?

what use is it then? is that not the POINT of a nandroid backup to be a bit for bit backup?

what exactly "IS" a nandroid backup.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kobridge:
Nandroid backup - backup almost everything including the user apps + data.

Because of this, normally nadroid backup size is +- 1GB.

Also, it's hard to keep the history because of size. You may want to keep just few critical nandroid backups.

Titianum backup - There are lots of option to make backup and able to control the versions. So, this method can be used more frequently. For any small changes, I would do the titanium backup rather than nandroid.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
ok so what precisely does the nandoird backup "NOT" backup. I assume it does not backup anything on the internal SD (I backed up the whole thing) anything else?

my first nandroid backup was almost 3gb :-)

My plan is to make 2 nandroid backups like I do with imagine my desktops and laptops.

the 1st will be all my settings and all my core applications. I call my "core" backup. its the os settings and the apps I will "ALWAYS" reinstall no matter what.

then I install "other" apps I like and make a new backup this will be the "full" backup.

if I find a new "core" app I like I will wipe the system restore the core backup clean then add the new "core app" then make a new "core backup"

I was not aware of this backup method before yesterday though :-) hehe
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kobridge:
No no no!

Basically nandroid backup has almost everything (rom, kernel, modem) + system configuration data + all installed user apps + user configuration data.

So, if your system or app is not normal, and if it's really hard to go back to previous status, then you can simply restore your system using your nandroid backup. In most case, you don't need to backup the nandroid backup files to your PC or laptop except the data is extremely important.

If you think you have a chance to break your external sdcard or internal sdcard, then you can keep the files in both places. But it isn't necessary in most cases.

After the Nandroid backup, for any small changes or you want to back up the applications, then you can use the Titanium backup to track the application changes.

When I started learning the android, I thought the same way you mentioned above, but I don't think it's necessary. We are getting new builds almost every week or day. So, at least you want to stay with your current rom forever, you don't need lots of backups. About a week later, your old backups would be in garbage can.

Make it simple! And you will be happy.

Update -

Here is what I usually do

1. Make full nandroid backup of my current phone before I upgrade the rom or make major changes

2. Change the system or Flash the rom

3. Confirm the changes or make the basic tuning on the rom

4. If everything is fine then make another nondorid backup, if somethis is wrong, then restore the system using nandroid backup in step 1. Follow the steps again.

5. Install Apps, configure the apps and frequently backup the apps using titanium backup

6. If some apps is not working well, or you deleted necessary app, then recover the app (and/or data) thru tb

7. verify if everything is fine, then make full Titanium backup

8.use your phone. If you believe your phone is stable, then make another Nandroid backup.

9. Keep the nandroid backups in step 1 and 9.

So, combination between nandroid and TB is really useful and if you use it properly, it will save lots of your time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
sure but once I get a rom I really like I don't change it unless there is cause to change it.

also my "core apps" don't change and anything else I install I could care less if I lose it. if its important I make a new core backup.

what I do NOT want to do is spend literally "HOURS" getting all my settings widgets tweaks and logins all set up again.

I am on over 4 hours now trying to get my SII back to the way it was STILL not quite their yet.

still can't get my damned days left widgets to restore (there is 12 of them) I really do not want to do that over again.

and still can't get weather bug working right for some reason.

if I had one of these backups in place I could have blown the system out and click restore and been done with it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] killaphatboy:
You should backup using "MyBackup Pro". It backs up everything. Its a lot quicker to restore using it. 5 minutes and your done.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] phazeman:
AFAIK - Nandroid backup doesn't backup modem/kernel...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
Um, nice resurrection?

And yes, nandroid backs up modem, kernel and rom.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[HTC EVO 3D] Optisolator:
Right now i have an Incredible S and fairly happy with it. Now i can get the EVO 3D for fairly cheap and was wondering is it a good for a small upgrade ? I've seen the specs and but specs aren't everything. What are your thoughts/feedback on the phone ? Read some reviews and is battery life really an issue or can that be fixed with a better ROM ?

Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] wloftus:
other roms do have different battery use upon initial setup... the display has alot to do with it and if both cores are activated and running... some kernels only let the second core run " as needed" and others let it run full speed all the time keep in mind that the more background apps you have running the more battery life that will be used... so limit your start up apps and limit your core usage and you should have decent battery life....
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
I'll Start:

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Sent Using My HTC Evo 3D, On The Now Network From Sprint!
[HTC EVO 3D] freeza:
lmao. love it
[HTC EVO 3D] Aersaud:
Good drawing haha. I'm curious what app are you using for the screenshot?
[HTC EVO 3D] demo27vol1:
Try pressing the power button and home key at the same time.

And I dont like playing draw something because it drains my battery rather quickly but ill see what drawings are good enough to post.
[HTC EVO 3D] Aersaud:
I don't think my ROM has native screenshot I'm on MeanROM.
[HTC EVO 3D] demo27vol1:
I'm also running Mean ROM and i can do the screen shot but I have the Latest Anthrax kernel so maybe that's why it works for me?
[HTC EVO 3D] Royalfox:
What's the name of the app? I'll try posting my drawing afterwards

PG86100
[HTC EVO 3D] Ice Cream Sandwich:
What is that creepy? HAHA!
[HTC EVO 3D] Aersaud:
I got it to work..my timing is just horrible at pushing both at the same time.
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
Nice LOL. Well, where they at?

Sent Using My HTC Evo 3D, On The Now Network From Sprint!
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
iSuck. LOL

Sent Using My HTC Evo 3D, On The Now Network From Sprint!
[HTC EVO 3D] dfin13:
"Meteor" ... and yeah, I like to draw penises on stick figures when I use them in this game :D
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
LOL, that's hilarious. :)

Sent From My HTC Evo 3D, On The Now Network By Sprint.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Kadhim7:
Hello everyone

can anyone help me I need tv cr effect for my ice lpq rom

I already have one but its only OFF it gives me the effect only when I turn off the sereen

when I turn it on nothing happend the same stock effect

(are there other effects like this ?)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Kadhim7:
I'm waiting

can not beleive no body has it:cool:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sruf:
erm...isn't the CRT effect supposed to be shown only when you turn off the device? or should there be a CRT effect when you turn your phone on?

because i have LP7 wannam lite installed...and i do have the CRT effect. but only when i lock the phone....:confused:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Kadhim7:
It should work when u turn the screen off and on :o
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sruf:
oh...good 2 know...this is not happening when i turn my phone on...crap.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] HotlipsH:
Pre-ICS there was both on and OFF CRT-effects. Since IRC it seems they only managed to get ON working for some reason... But now that we have kernel source that may change.
[HTC EVO 3D] esmail69:
hi

sorry my english is bad

My phone locked the sim, I enter the wrong PUK code ,For the Several time

now when i open the Sense lock, Does not want any code and SIM will be deactivated.

But my sim in other phones without a problem

Please help me
[HTC EVO 3D] herbzilla:
Call your provider and they will give you the unlock code.

Sent from my rooted HTC HERO S
[HTC EVO 3D] MemoryController:
If you entered wrong PUK code 10 times then your sim has been destroyed. It is a safety mechanism, it basically fries itself.... Sorry
[HTC EVO 3D] esmail69:
oh my god :(

If i request a new SIM card, my phone is accept ???
[HTC EVO 3D] mnomaanw:
Request a new SIM card with the same number from your carrier......
[HTC EVO 3D] esmail69:
Ok

Tanks

;)
[HTC EVO 3D] sms2000:
Yesterday I did the same exactly. Orange explains the PIn/PUK codes are supplied with the SIM and cannot be obtained from the carrier.

New SIM obtained...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trishatoolbox:
I'm an iPhone user who borrowed her mum's Samsung Galaxy Ace and within 4 hours managed to ruin it :(

Please help me.

The screen is basically now only half there (the other half is just black) because everything is squeezed together. This is because I foolishly replaced the entire build.prop with a Nexus 4G's build.prop, trying to get a certain game to work. Noobity noob noob huh? :(

I've installed SDK and ADB but to be honest I don't really know what I'm doing. Every time I enter the 'adb shell' command it just says that the device is offline. I know how to 'flash' a .zip file from recovery mode, if that helps.

I factory wiped the phone, thinking this would also revert the build.prop back to its original state, but to no avail.

I didn't back up the build.prop, no... does that mean I'm doomed?

Thank you for any information you can share... really appreciate it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ambiate:
Did you try building a USB jig and restoring from it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tingtan:
I think you may have changed lcd_density, if you can find the build.prop from other people with Galaxy Ace, you can replace it. The other way you can do is reload stock ROM, Google search on "Galaxy Ace Stock ROM" got: http://www.samsdroid.com/2011/11/samsung-galaxy-ace-s5830-stock-rom.html

Good luck!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Sootah:
I got my TF101 in mid-Feb. The same day as I got it (as a gift) it decided that it didn't want to power on. I went through all the tips on here (very useful, thank you XDA) but ended up having to send it in to get RMAed at the Grapevine, TX location.

Got it back on 2/25. Worked for two hours, then same problem. Started becoming more difficult to turn on, then wouldn't power up at all, despite being PLENTY charged. Called in, spoke to yet another ASUS rep, and ended up with another RMA. They paid for shipping this time (FedEx Super Saver, of course)

Rec'd the tablet back today. Seemed to be working quite well, even went through the update released on 3/20. Left to go to the store and was back within 30 minutes. Guess what!?!?? I no longer will power on anymore!

Called ASUS support AGAIN, demanded they cross-ship me a new tablet, and was pretty much told to stuff it, I need to send it in AGAIN. I asked for overnight shipping both ways and expedited service (the 2nd was to be expedited but I didn't get it back for nearly a month). This was, of course, also not an option.

I'm about to RMA it for the 3rd time.

If any of you are interested, here is a much more detailed writeup of my horrendous experience: http://www.tweaksforgeeks.com/hardware/2012/03/asus-transformer-tf101-rma-process-a-story-of-incompetence

I've written to Anandtech and TomsHardware, and while I doubt that it'll even get looked at by them, with any luck some spotlight on their defective product and incompetence will get something done. Wishful thinking, I'm sure.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] alunral:
Should've just gotten a new one by returning the broken one.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] horndroid:
Yup, Asus is pretty terrible with RMAs. Seems like their repair centers can never fix it right the first time.

File a complaint with BBB.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] bimmerboii:
Have you tried holding the power button for 10 seconds? This happens to my transformer too since i updated to ics. Full battery and the screen would just turn off. Nothing can be done except to hold power button for 10 secs
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Vidfreek:
Where did you get the Tablet from? Most places will let you exchange it no problem if you got it retail, did the person who got it for you keep the receipt? If not I guess you didnt have a choice, but if you bought it from Best Buy or Walmart or something like that you should have just taken it back there and it would have probably been replaced with a brand new one on the spot
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hyperxguy:
Same thing happened to my B40 TF101 a few months back.

One day the Pad just locked up then refused to power up (w/customROM onboard, by the way).

* RMA#1: TX sent it back with factory-HCROM. Stated "no issue found" but everything was wiped clean. It lasted about 1 day and no power-on again.

* RMA#2: Repeat RMA#1.

* RMA#3: I demanded a new motherboard or a different unit. They changed

out the motherboard (still-nvflashable). It has been working beautifully since.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] solom01:
Interesting, this is exactly what happened in my case, except I'm just on the second RMA. It is also a BK40. Everyone seems to think that holding the 'owe button will work, or holding the button plus volume, etc. Not in this case, the unit is completely dead. I'm hoping they fix it this time so I can sell the thing and buy anything besides an Asus. Anyone else with a BK40 having the same issue?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hyperxguy:
Between family & friends we have about 9 TF101s, about 5x B40s (I have two). One of my TF101 was dead (3x RMAs until TX actually did a repair). My niece's B40 screen just went dead two weeks ago, almost out-of-warranty. Her Tab was still running, just no display.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kadin:
Threads like this make me think i should return mine and look into something else. I've had a few reboot issues since ICS updated with one power on issue but the last couple days have been fine. I have until 4/1 to make up my mind...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Goatshocker:
I guess Im kinda lucky then (knock knock...). Havnt had a single random reboot/shutdown or freeze.

It died once, but that was because it ran out of battery :)

Ive had 1 semi-freeze though, not sure what caused it.

Mightve been a random Nova Launcher freeze, or the kernel played up a bit (using the OC'able ICS kernel, running at 1.4Ghz).

But after 1-2min it started responding again (with a message saying novo launcher didnt respond) and has worked flawless since.

I really really hope my TF wont start acting up as others have.

Edit: .... guess what. I just got my first random reboot. Damnit, I never shouldve posted this post! lol

Hm funny, it looped the first screen over and over untill I held the power button down for, oh i dunno, 30sec?, then it started.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] TheBigX:
I will tell you my experience with the ASUS RMA after i send it the 3 time.

I gave it to Saturn (german electronics mall), they send it to ASUS.

After 3 weeks,i got my TF back. Before the repair, there where scratches on the sides and back, the cam was blurry and so on.

I opened the box and was shocked, they repaired everything, even the scratches. (The device s/n is the same)

ICS was preinstalled.

I dont know why they needed 3 repairs, but now, im lucky again with my tf :-)

Gesendet von meinem Transformer TF101 mit Tapatalk
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Sootah:
It's been sent in for RMA #3 now, it'll be interesting to see if it takes them another month to get it back to me not fixed. I filed a complaint with the BBB and included that - along with a copy of my 2nd RMA form, a new 3rd RMA form, as well as a printout of the long-ass writeup I linked to in my first post.

In the interim I've purchased an Acer Iconia A200, which has beet utterly fantastic. It's got ICS, a charger cord that's longer than a couple feet, as well as a full sized female USB port so that I can actually hook up a flash drive if needed. I do believe I'm in love. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hello_bruce:
I'm right there with you, Sootah. I have a stock B6O Transformer that I have sent to Asus service 3 times for the same problem. Like you, I had to pay for shipping on the first RMA round (even though the problem was clearly Asus's). I just don't know how this type of customer service can be good for Asus in the long run.

Because of the terrible experiences I have had with Asus, I cannot, in good faith, recommend their products to my friends. Nor will I purchase from Asus ever again.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Tusharkamath:
I am using Android 2.3.6 stock rom. My phone becomes very slow every 2-3 mins. When i open a task killer it shows 44mb-51mb ram. I have to clear all the apps and still it would show me 65mb-70nb ram. Phone gets ridiculously slow. Please help me with the solution.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Farooq95:
-go back to froyo

-or buy a new phone
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Tusharkamath:
Any better Solution?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Prawesome:
Delete useless apps that use RAM unnecessarily...
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] codeknight11:
Yea, like Samsung Apps, such a memory hog -.-
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] junpeikawada:
use another task killer, or stop some services from settings->applications->running apps->from there, stop some apps you think uses your phone's memory too much.

other thing, remove any apps that uses data transfer or any background services.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Prashanthme:
First stop DATA then u need to stop some APPS like Samsung APPs. The way ur telling invokes that ur in STOCk
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] MicroLizard:
try to install custom ROM.;)

or delete some useless app.:D
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] TheSG:
Delete bloatware apps.:D
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] DF1E:
i have found a thread:)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=18561098
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] hqbe:
reflash n try a custom rom :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] pähkinä:
Are you using the stock task manager, or some app from the market (play)? If you're using an app, then begin by deleting that app. They do nothing good for your phone, quite the opposite in fact. As long as there is free ram left, then the ram is not to blame. And android should free the ram on it's own, so basically you shouldn't even need to free the ram by yourself.

If that is not the reason, then it is some app you have installed, which keeps running on the background and needlessly uses resources. The ace runs fine, even on stock rom. And that means that, either you or some app, is doing something wrong...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Drybonz:
Hey guys... I'm wondering if there is a way to turn off the system messages that pop up on the home screen, such as "message sent" "connected to wifi", etc... I would like to turn them all off, if possible.

Thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] stljim2005:
re

I dont think theres a way to turn those off. As to I havent seen an option to do so and have checked everywhere of the "option". sorry man
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moonlop:
IS overclock possible for transformer on ICS? I searched......but I couldn't find anything. Thanks for the info in advance.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baseballfanz:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1226717

Also Team Eos ROM nightly 12 has built in oc kernel
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] knipp21:
Does anyone have this and will they upload it for me? Turns out it doesn't show in the market when using ics.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] knipp21:
Disregard I got it. Does anyone else running ics not have the app in their market?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] PacerguyDon:
It shows up in my market, but I get this message:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] knipp21:
OK. Odd..well the apk I found works. But I can't upload it cause I'm on my phone
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Card83:
I have access to the "My Verizon Home Account" app, but the "My Verizon" app doesn't show up. I'm on MIUI ICS 2.3.16, if that helps.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] david_hume:
I just made a titanium backup file back when I was using magnolia 2.1.1 when I transitioned to aeroevan's 3-13 build. The app actually worked pretty well. :)

It's the best! Beats the rest!