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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] molesarecoming:
say what? what kind of root did you install on your phone man. root changes nothing, an app can do the same stuff it could before and not an iota more. if it wants to it has to explicitly apply for that right and you have to give your allowance. Android is designed to be open, you either use that possibility or you don't but you don't run around freaking people out that root on Linux is something evil or abnormal which is it not, it's a plain normal admin account and nothing more and Android profits from it in the same way every other os in the whole wide world profits.

ps. that stuff about the "average user" is pure bs. average users do not complain about root on win7 or osx, why would they complain on android where it's even easier to operate. customizations aside, you're living dangerous, one bad crash and your phone is ****ed, a bit of bad luck and it gets stolen and you'll not see it again. both becomes virtually impossible with root since you have real backups and real security suites.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] biffsmash:
Unlocking the boot loader and rooting an android phone definitely opens it up to exploits, if you don't know that I wouldn't Root ;)

Saying that, only way to run a smooth Nexus is to run Codename Android 1.6.0 with standard launcher and franco kernel. I've tried them all and this is the ONLY way to get nexus running smooth with limited lag.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MoosDiagramm:
Let's return to the topic:

You probably should unlock your bootloader immediately BECAUSE bootloader unlock wipes the phone. If you encounter a situation later on that requires an unlocked bootloader, you would loose all your data during the unlock process. I'd advise you to do it immediately before you set up your phone.

Rooting is different. Once your bootloader is unlocked, you can root your phone at any time without loosing anything. If you don't require a root right now, don't bother with it. Should you require it later, rooting is very easy and doesn't affect your data/settings IF (VERY BIG IF) your bootloader is unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
I don't understand the concern about having root. Any app that attempts to gain root access is blocked and a pop up from super user asks if you want to grant access to said app.

Anyway I root but stay stock, because root is about having admin rights to do things, not necessarily flashing roms etc. Example I wanted to make my bar transparent, so u could do that when rooted even though I was on stock rom.

Anyway just pop in your sim is all you have to do. You don't have to change any data plans or have to even tell ATT anything.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adriankim1984:
Why did you sell your note? i am planning to buy new phone im confused between note and nexus... hope u can help coz u used them both... my first choice was nexus...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blunden:
Actually, you are the one that is incorrect in this case. Malware uses kernel exploits to gain root, the same exploits that are used on other phones to root them. These exploits will work regardless of if the phone was rooted or not as they are kernel issues.

On the other hand, custom roms usually contain newer kernels that include patches for the kernel exploits that can be used on the stock kernel. An example is CM9 running kernel 3.0.27 which was mainlined just a few days ago and it basically patches all known root exploits publically known which means it's actually more secure than stock in many cases (the 4.0.4 OTA also contains a newer kernel that patches some exploits).

The only case when the above is not true is when the user willingly allows a suspicious app root access willingly. Malware have consistently used the exploit approach though from what I've seen.

NOTE: I'm not trying to make anyone look bad but I think it's important for people to know a bit more about it before making statements about security concerns. :)

See above. Take the time to understand the issue before making such statements. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] molesarecoming:
"rooting" an Android simply means to install superuser, which is an inseparable and integral part of Linux. just because google decided to not install it by default doesn't mean that by doing so you open yourself up to exploits, you simply complete the underlying Linux and that's that.

the bootloader btw is open anyway and Google wanted it so. type "fastboot oem unlock" and the phone itself asks for permission to unlock it. it's documented and official. as was pointed out, it would be downright silly not to do it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] aswinkillua.z:
hello,

i'm N7000 user

My android version is 2.3.6 (N7000XXLA4), i have samsung Bluetooth headset

before i upgrade to the latest 2.3.6 version of firmware, My HID bluetooth run well

after i upgraded this one, it became failed.. couldn't not pair .. please help me ..

i need this functions
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] DJ_smooth:
HID is for mice / keyboards. If you are trying to pair a headset you are not using HID.

Start from scratch. Delete the old pairing from your note. Turn bluetooth off and back on on your note and try again.

If you still cannot pair, find a friend with another phone and see if he can pair with your headset. This will tell you if your headset is messed up or your note is messed up.

Good luck.

David
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cisbrane:
I have recently updated my nook color to the latest stable cyanogen mod, 7.1.0. Previously, I had my nook color simply rooted.

When I got to the Google Play website, it shows my devices and the compatibility with certain apps. I have found that I now have two entries for my nook color:

1. Bn NookColor

2. BarnesAndNoble NOOKcolor

The second one has the compatibility with the apps, but the first one does not. It seems that I am currently using the first entry since I can't download the app in the market.

Is it possible to change this model "number" I guess to the second one, or another way to get compatibility for these apps? I do not understand what has changed between the two.

My nook color previously was running software 1.2 when I rooted it and accessed the market for the first time...

Thanks for any tips!
[HTC One X] gwuhua1984:
Was looking around on Hong Kong web sites regarding the One X and found some of these testings available. These may be helpful to people who are considering getting the One X.

Gorilla Screen Scratch Test

Build Quality Dirt Resistance

Quick 99 Camera Shots

Browser Speed

Don't mind the language, just watch the videos.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
Ok, so after two weeks of ownership, I have noticed a slight flaw with the Note. While using S-Memo, I am constantly touching the capacitive buttons, causing the phine to exit to the home screen. It's nearly nearly impossible to avoid this issue, because my hand naturally lays on the screen while writing or sketching. I fond this quite annoying. Unfortunately, I have no programming skills, otherwise, Id create a utility that would disable the capacitive buttons when using the s-pen, or any app designed for writing or drawing.

Other than that, the Galaxy Note is without a doubt, the top banana of cell phones. I absolutely love this phone, and haven't put it down since I got it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kaishi00:
not to be mean, but i think you may have a unique style of writing there. I personally lay my elbow or forearm on the table and my hand is actually off the paper/phone. how do you even write with your hand on the note?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jpeg42:
Well, I would think it would be an easy mod to disable the Galaxy Note capacitive buttons and enable the on screen ones in ICS. Then it would make navigation with the spen even easier. In fact, I might try this right now. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] flintdragon:
if you wrote with your wrist off the table/paper/pad, your arm's gonna get tired. Standard is the side of your hand/palm resting on the surface.

That said, when using the s-pen, I tend to cradle the phone in one hand while writing with the other (and not laying the phone on a surface).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lactardjosh:
It is, you're right, but most of the Samsung apps don't play nicely with the navigation buttons.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jpeg42:
Ah thanks for the head's up!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
That wasn't mean at all. Not sure if my writing style is unique. I've always reated the side of my hand on any surface I'm writing or drawing on. I've tried "levetating" my hand above the Note, but I find it incredibly difficult to write in that position.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
Am I the only one suffering from this issue?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] yollasho:
No problems here. Have you considered using it in a different orientation? Landscape or reverse landscape?

My hand is usually to the side of the screen, not	near the buttons.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
I have. I've tried every position possible, without performing contortion. My hand naturally finds its way to a natural writing position. Grrr
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] itsjusttim:
Use the app quick note. I think it has a settings to disable touch other than spen
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Err0xx:
In all honesty, I've *never* hit a capacitive button while writing with the S-Pen on the note. Standing or sitting. You must write like a gorilla.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Falen:
I also have the same problem but I don't use the pen too much.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
I wasn't aware that gorillas could write or draw. I have big hands.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
You must have elf hands.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
In the stock video player you can lock the capacitive buttons by pressing volume up + power. maybe there's a similar solution in other apps?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
LOL
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
Hmm, I'll give that a try. Thanks for sharing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
Gave it a shot, but no luck. :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lordshane:
Just curious if someone named Peartfan might be a drummer and maybe that has something to do with writing style
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
Or try flipping the note's orientation and have your hands resting on the earpiece side
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] DesignGrits:
Flip your phone the other way.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
Bingo! I've been a drummer for 25 years. Started out in drum corps back in the 80's.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] netsyd:
I was always hitting the buttons - Switched the phone to landscape with the buttons on the left side (I'm right handed) and I don't have the problem anymore.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
I recently tried this and it worked oit quite well. I rarely ever hit the buttons anymore. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SPtheALIEN:
You want to talk design flaw---the position of the lock/power button on one side and the volume on the other--now that's a design flaw. I can't touch one consistently without touching the other (locking my phone typically lowers/raises the volume).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
no joke!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
+1 on that! Although I have mastered (almost) the art of using the power button without triggering the volume keys. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] b3asty:
lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
they should have set the buttons up like the streak.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
I finally got it after 4 Samsungs in a row now.. Now powering up any other phone seems odd

Thur u arrrrrrgh
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
Right? I've been using Samsung phones for a while now, and am used to the power button placement.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] techntrek:
Not only should they have disabled the capacitive buttons, but finger input too when in pen mode. I know other apps allow this. While I love browsing the net in landscape mode I don't like using landscape for taking notes so I've just adjusted to holding my hand off to the side in portrait mode. Works great on a table, not that great in mid-air.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] brianlp:
I'll never understand why the power button sticks out so far. It should have been a flush mount button. Every time I pick up my Note, I turn it on. Literally. :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] thatruth132:
Me have big hands , Me like.how note feel in big hands ....lol but seriously I think it's a hand size issue
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tw1tch175:
I think this whole problem could be fixed with the note being ICS without buttons at launch but US carrier's are awful and like to ruin perfectly good phones.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] pc09:
Well, I'm so glad I stumbled on this post. I thought I was special that I could not write in the S-Pen app. My kid was always making fun of me cause I would hit the search button with the side of my hand!!! I do not have this problem with Draw Something!!

Will try to use S-Pen in landscape the next time, does anyone else find it annoying that you have to hit save if you leave the app. I have lost so many notes, it should auto save!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
I'm glad my thread helped you. :) Since I started writing in landscape mode, with the capacitive buttons to the left, I have not had a single problem with accidental button taps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] i_max2k2:
+1 , totally hate this. same in skyrocket, what was samsung thinking, trying to differentiate from the iPhone?
[HTC Sensation] Skipjacks:
Most of us her root our phones to suck every last bit of potential out of them.

I'm curious if most of us 'root' the rest of our lives fro the same reason as well.

For example, I pulled the stock intake out of my car and put in a high flow intake system. I don't race or even drive like a maniac, just like I don't use my rooted phone to do too much more than make phone calls and browse the web. I just like that I can make my car a little more fuel efficient and get a little more power for acceleration when I need it.

Back to phone, I did the silicone mod to the Sensation to keep the dust out because waiting for it to get bad and need a replacement seemed like a dumb plan.

My computer....Linux OS. (I'm sure a good number of us do that one, but damn you Dell and you proprietary wifi drivers that take hours to hack to get working!)

I put a double blade on my mulching lawnmower so it mulches twice as well in half the time.

I couldn't survive without my Logitech Harmony remote for my entertainment system, the one that lets you flash custom button mapping and macros to the remote so single button presses turn on the TV, DVD player, and switch the stereo from Cable to DVD while turning off the DVD player. (Seriously....I could not live without this.)

I have a custom designed Windows 2000 based computer in my car running better GPS software on a 7 inch monitor than you can get in the newest Garmin device. Also runs my music and car diagnosis with an OBII interface into the car's main engine management computer. All with easy and safe to use touchscreen design in front of the shifter. (Emphasis on safe to use) And it looks like it came out of the factory with this computer installed, thank you very much.

You know...this kind of stuff.

So do other people hack everything in their lives? Or just the phone?
[HTC Sensation] xdviper:
Oh yeah, with cars I do it so much more. Aftermarket parts is what I spend a lot of money on, for example this week, I've brought a whole new receiver and headunit for my Ford Explorer, changed all four speakers, bypassed the factory amp and now I have much better sound with more quality bass.

I also had a manual transmission VW Jetta, there was something called the swiss cheese mod, where you cut holes into the intake box so the air filter/intake sucks in more air and gives it an more louder/meaner sound while accelerating.

I've had my fair share of mods, can't remember all, but mostly with cars though. Getting them out of manufacturer specs and taking it to an whole another level.
[HTC Sensation] sshede:
You sound like my kinda guys. My philosophy is "if you can make it better, what's stopping you?"
[HTC Sensation] PanCubano:
Vw gti '05.

Revo Stg 2

Koni coils

Forge 007p

Bbs rc's

Euro speed IC

Cuban-made 3" DP to 2.5" system. Worked and sounded perfect. Great shop

Sold it.

S14 240sx '95

Used tiens (moar low. Didn't care for the brand at the time)

Greddy 3" full back.

Sr20det blacktop t25

Sfac

Godspeed IC

Crashed into a battle tank of a M37. Man ran a stop sign. I'm going 30 and he leaves me with 20 feet to stop. I spun his car out in a perfect 90 when I hit his driver rear quarter panel. My car? Totaled. His car? A scratch around his fender. And he drove away when he got the ticket.
[HTC Sensation] OllieArmageddon:
VW gti '05, what model? Jetta? Golf? Polo? Lupo?
[HTC Sensation] The Radius Kid:
I like the way you think.:D
[HTC Sensation] PanCubano:
GTi = Golf GTi. Generally a sports edition of the platform.
[HTC Sensation] espchris91:
I do the same, mostly with cars. I engine swapped my s10 with a Camaro 350 with cams and big carb, turbo 350 trans, 5 gallon race cell. It was a mean street truck. '87
[HTC Sensation] townay:
Money. Takes a good lot of time to pile up for some people :(
[HTC Sensation] markoram:
rooting is our life ... joke ... :D
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Naturally! I like to "root" around the house mostly. Make stuff myself instead of hiring people to do it poorly :D
[HTC Sensation] Skipjacks:
Unfortunately, as anyone who likes to flash ROM's knows....if you can make it better, tomorrow you can make it even ore better, and even better still the next day....and so on and so forth.

There does come a time when I feel like I spend more time tweaking / building / modifying things than I ever spend actually using them. :D
[HTC Sensation] alireza_simkesh:
do u mind giving us the source from which u get the info for all these car mods?:o
[HTC Sensation] PanCubano:
Vwvortex.com for VW's.

If your car isn't slammed, don't post it.
[HTC Sensation] hdjx20:
cars, computers, phones, video game systems, you name it im modding lol
[HTC Sensation] Skipjacks:
I just modded my dresser drawers. They didnt slide smoothly enough.

I swear I has never used any product as intended by the manufacturer!

Sent from a rebel ship by storing the message in an R2 unit. (Help me, XDA. You're my only hope)
[HTC Sensation] xdviper:
Haha, when I had my 2.0 Jetta MKV, I was dying to have mine, look like some on JettaJunkies.

Other than that, I'm disappointed in Logitech for dropping support the Google TV Revue, and not letting devs unlock the bootloader.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrei369:
I have recently bought the following items:

1xSamsung MHL adapter

1xHama standard HDMI Cable

in the hope of connecting my Galaxy S2 to my LG HDTV to watch movies but I have encountered some problems.

First the video output on the TV is lagging.Dvdrips and 480p res. plays fine but anything over starts to lag.At 1080p it lags the most( it is watchable but it's very annoying).Everything runs perfectly smooth on the phone, they just lag on the TV.

Another problem is with the phone, sometimes it freezes after I disconnect it from the TV and I have to restart it to work again.

Also if I move the phone too much the TV looses the signal, altough all I have to do is move it again until it gets it back.

My question to xda is what could be causing all of this?

Is it the HDMI cable(poor quality?) or could it be the TV?It is rather old(about 3 years).

Or could it be the HDMI adapter(doesn't connect properly?).

And what about the phone?It is currently running the stock gingerbread 2.3.4 (unrooted) that came with the phone.Will installing a different ROM solve the problem?What are the best ones for this type of thing?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrei369:
bump
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxi200:
Every so often I have most of those issues but haven't had any lag. I'm running checkrom. I also alternate between siyah and cf root kernels and TV out runs better with the cf root kernel. So, maybe try a different rom and see if that helps.

I have a generic adapter but from what I've read both stock and generic have the same issues.

Also there is a thread somewhere here dedicated to the HDMI adapter. Google and you should find it.

Sent from my GT-I9100T
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrei369:
Thanks for the feedback.I am thinking of installing the latest ICS.To anyone that has it installed, how does it perform when it comes to playing videos and such through HDMI?Any improvements?

Edit:Any good experiences with other ROMS's relating to HDMI output?Please post them.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickbw:
Will not work at all on my rooted XWLP3 but it worked perfectly on Gingerbread ROM
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrei369:
Thanks for sharing.Looks like I'll have to look for another ROM.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filipefumaux:
Same lag here. Using Omega v10 ICS 4.0.3.

THinking about to change to another one.

I have some 1080p movies on it and want to see it on TV
[LG Nitro HD] bullseye69:
ok i have been at this for hours and have tried the different steps found here and nothing is working.

I am stuck at when I hold vol+/power i get at the lg screen and at the top it say enter fastboot

enter fastboot

long time no see!

and that is the same as when i just hit the pwr button alone also

now if i hold vol-/pwr I get to say hard reset and click pwr twice and then it goes to the lg logo and in the middle of the screen it says the same thing as above.

also it is not able to be seen by adb. kinda stuck right now.

thanks if any knows what to do here.
[LG Nitro HD] Sandpapers:
It's rom manager. Uninstall it and try again. Maybe reinstall the CWM through it first then uninstall rom manager.
[HTC One X] DarkMio:
I have some problems.

Tomorrow I'm on vacation to my parents, so I filled the phone with one movie, and 8 episodes of Criminal Minds.

The first RIP was crap, so I've got 5 flv movies and 4x 3,5gb MP4-Movies.

I also copied around 8gb audiofiles. Music, books and stuff.

And now I have a glitched, slow phone - and no time to reinstall 1gb interal apps.

What happened:

I copied stuff, after I disconnected it from the PC it started to be slow, the UI died 3 times and it takes ages to get over the bootloader and I can see three frames of the booanimation. And I don't know what it does.

Taskmanager claims to have 300mb free memory and the phone isn't hot - so it doesn't do anything which consumes a lot of cpu-time.

This is kinda strange, since there should be the two most common problems.

It takes ages to open the market (need terminal-emu), it doesn't type anything.

I won't revert anything now, I haven't got the time for it.

Any help? I think I get the ADB running in the next 30 minutes.

Edit:

Can someone check this values for the mediaserver? I think it could be the problem.

~:/ $ ps

USER | PID | PPID | VSIZE | RSS | WCHAN | PC | NAME

media | 3899 | 1 | 154596 | 12660 | ffffffff | 00000000 | S | /system/bin/mediaserver

Editedit:

After mounting the storage to the pc the system is nearly as fast as before. G'damn. Now I have 20GB on the device I won't copy that again with 8.8MB/s

And Riptide GP is running flawless.
[HTC One X] JDR0iD:
Well HTC you done it again....

What an amazing phone. Speedy awesome camera and awesome sounds.

Deodexed the stock Rom last night will look to release tomorrow after some tweaks haha :)
[HTC One X] Arthur Hucksake:
Whats your thoughts about the battery? :confused:
[HTC One X] mortenmoulder:
I have no idea what "Deodexed the stock Rom" means, but I sure love mine aswell!

I just rooted mine successfully, so now I'm searching for some cool apps ;)
[HTC One X] JDR0iD:
It means I'm working on a Rom for us :)
[HTC One X] mortenmoulder:
My thoughts on the battery... I've used it like an hour and it was already down to 70%... Just surfing and stuff like that.. So I think the battery sucks just as much as a jailbroken iPhone 4 with Bluetooth and Wifi enabled ;)