yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus S General] Ashhong:
Thanks for this, the other guide was a bit out of date and hard to follow.

However, is there any way to root without erasing everything? I know there is a method to root without unlocking the bootloader and saving the SD card contents, but will that also keep all the apps and settings? Don't really want to redownload the programs and set the phone up again.
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
Sorry, if there is a way to this without wiping the device I don't know it. Google backs up your contacts and wireless networks and keys and the Play Store remembers your apps (not their data), but that's it. :-(
[Nexus S General] Moritzio:
I'm already unlocked from rooting 2.3.7. I then did an OTA update to ICS. I checked that bootloader still says lock status is unlocked. Can I just start with step 4? I don't want to wipe anything as some data still needs to be backed up and I need superuser installed to do that.
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
Sorry for the late reply.

Yeah you should be able to do that with no problem.

Sent from my Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S General] towelboy:
When I type in "fastbook oem unlock" , the command window stops at "< waiting for device >" and it's been a couple of hours and nothing has popped up on the phone screen, how can I get past this? I'm on stock ics 4.0.4 :(
[Nexus S General] m.sabra:
Make sure you have the phone drivers installed properly.
[Nexus S General] Warren_Orange:
Does this work on Jelly Bean??

Can I replace the SU.zip file with the latest chainfire release or is the one included in the download ok?
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
Yes, it should work with Jellybean. Just remember to enable USB Debugging.

You can either use the SU in the download and update it via the play store after you're done rooting or just use the latest one from the start. Whichever one you prefer.
[Nexus S General] Warren_Orange:
Awesome thanks!

Do you think I should wait for the OTA 4.1.2. then unlock and root? I take it that it will boot me back into a factory reset 4.1.2.? Can I then flash a custom kernel??

I'm not really into trying different ROM's, I really just want Voodoo sound on my Nexus S.

What about the clockwork mod in the folder? Will that version be ok?

Cheers.
[Nexus S General] shpalman75:
So I got my phone back (see http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1874402 ) and it seemed to have been left unlocked by the guys who fixed it. Anyway, I followed these instructions and it seemed to work except for the fact that I don't actually seem to have root access.

For example, the superuser app sees the su binary installed from su.zip...

View attachment 1416322

... but fails when it tries to update it:

View attachment 1416323

Any suggestions for what to do next?
[Nexus S General] Keanu4:
Thanks this one is pretty neat. I just rooted a while back but I think this is way better than others.

there are so many ways to root now. this one is pretty straight forward.

and thanks for adding the line "USB Debugging Mode":good: I missed that part on faq links.

so thats great.

Regards

[Nexus S i9020a .. CM10 Nightly + Slim gaaps dark (inverted) 2.7a]
[Nexus S General] 1024k:
Many thanks!

Step by step very easy for n00b like me, impossible to fail :)

Installed on 4.1.2 stock with TWRP recovery intsead of CMW.

All the best.
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
Glad to help :)
[Nexus S General] 1024k:
Also flashed gapps 4.2 , don't know why I waited so long....the phone is very responsive and CM10, for what i read, is not the fastest rom.
[Nexus S General] MotorcycleKopp:
Thanks!!
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
You're welcome!
[Nexus S General] Warren_Orange:
ohh bugger I have lost root.

I unlocked and rooted many months ago and have only been using stock with Thalamus kernel. Now root has gone.

How do I enable it again?

I have tried re flashing su.zip (an old version) but didn't work.

Will I have to go through this guide again?

Cheers.

---------- Post added at 12:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:55 AM ----------

My phone is unlocked so I have tried doing the guide from step 4 but it still says I'm unrooted.

Damn.
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
You're sure your phone's boot loader is unlocked? Try booting into recovery. If that works (ie, you are able to boot into cwm try looking for SuperSu.zip and flashing that or try the su.zip from this thread (Step 5). Let me know if you need clearer instructions (Curious: did you do install something that made you lose root or what? )

Sent from my R2-D2 unit on the far side of the moon
[Nexus S General] shpalman75:
Try a newer version of su.zip - that was my problem when at first I couldn't root.
[Nexus S General] Warren_Orange:
Hi.

Yes the bootloader is unlocked (I get a little unpadded lock on boot) and I can get into CWM recovery no problem. I tried reflashing the su.zip that was on my sd card from oct 2012 - didn't work. Then I tried following steps 4 to finish in the OP and that didn't work either.

One thing though is I am on OTA 4.1.2. Can you root OTA's? I'm sure I had a root because I downloaded Titanium backup at xmas (well I think I did) and it didn't mentioned anything about not being rooted. When I try Titanium now I get an error message about not being rooted. Same with superuser app.

Ok I will try that and report back.

Thanks guys.

---------- Post added at 02:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:44 PM ----------

Hi.

Which superuser zip do I get?

http://hosted.androidsu.com/superuser/

What is the difference between superuser.zip and su.zip?

Cheers.
[Nexus S General] shpalman75:
Ok, I think superuser is the app while su is the binary itself which gives root access. I would suggest that you try su-bin-3.1.1-arm.
[Nexus S General] Warren_Orange:
Thanks. Just trying it now.

One more question. Do you need to be rooted to flash a custom rom? Because I am about to try my first custom rom (Helly Bean) and I take it that will come with root enabled?

Cheers.

---------- Post added at 02:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:31 PM ----------

That worked like a charm!

Titanium is working fine and I can grant superuser access to it.

Happy Easter!
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
Glad to hear it worked :)

(I think your old version of su might have been incompatible with JB so you lost root.)

My understanding is that to flash a ROM you need to have a custom recovery capable of flashing files, and that root access comes with each ROM. Or you can flash su onto your existing ROM and grant it root access.

Basically, to get root access you need a custom recovery. To get a custom recovery you need to unlock your bootloader (for this phone at least).

(Also, an OTA is just a system update, so you aren't rooting the ota, but your actual system.)

Happy Easter to you too :)

Sent from my R2-D2 unit on the far side of the moon
[Nexus S General] Warren_Orange:
Thanks Gullu.
[Nexus S General] jammin1980:
so i was at step 4 part 1.

and i get this error when i type "fastboot flash recovery cwm.img"

sending 'recovery' <3464 kb>...

FAILED <data transfer failure <Too many links>>

finished. total time: 129.165s

Anyone help me with 4th step?
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
That's odd...I'll be honest, I've never heard of that error before.

A quick Google search shows that if you're using a USB 3.0 port, try switching to a 2.0 port...is that your issue? If not, I can search around some more
[Nexus S General] jammin1980:
so i get that sometimes and this now.

c:\Nexus S One Click Root>fastboot flash recovery cwm.img

< waiting for device >

my nexus s is on at home screen, with usb storage ON and usb debugging on
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
Double check if your computer detects your phone by typing in "fastboot devices" at step 3. It should list your phone if it's connected. If you get nothing, that means you should try reinstalling drivers (check the file you downloaded in step 0 for 32 and 64 bit drivers)
[Nexus S General] jammin1980:
nothing happens when i type this. And i did install the 32-bit drivers which are compatible with my computer before i started the whole process, step 0 i believe.
[Nexus S General] jammin1980:
i actually managed to root my phone, i tried QBKING77's method on youtube and what i did wrong

was plug my USB through the front of my tower so it was causing problems, when i plugged it at the

back, everything worked fine.
[Nexus S General] Rimmir:
Glad to hear it worked! :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ocean2k:
Hey, i'v understand that lc1 kernel stock is unroot for now, how can i downgrade for rooting?

or should i just wait for someone to release root for lc1?

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EdgaBimbam:
emmm next time use search button, it helps ^^ http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ocean2k:
Thanks but look at this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1590954

root didnt worked for me so whats wrong
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mushi84:
Try http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1535025

Easiest to get root IMHO.

After that, install Mobile Odin to flash custom kernel and you will get CWM.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mR.fR34ky:
Hi,

Used odin to flash a kernel (speedmod 2.8) then install super user from play and etc (mobile odin and titanium backup)

when you use odin you will get yellow triangle and the flash counter will grow but i is no a problem coz' ICS is just around the corner, so you can eventually reset flash counter in ICS

Hope I helped

Cheers
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Koguchi9:
Have a look here too... Just flash using pc Odin.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23357737
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mystic38:
It is a fair assumption that everything you need is in another thread..

If you have tried a method stated in another thread, then post in that thread if it failed... then your fix will be recorded for posterity and perhaps the thread OP changes the initial post to provide better/improved instructions for other users. This aspect is VERY important to the smooth running of the forum and the main reason why 50 individual threads on unroooting, the content of which are covered elsewhere, essentially render the search function useless.

if you just up and did something without guidance from another thread i suggest you go to square one and visit..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1329360

regards
[HTC One X] mtbike:
I need replace housing, how I can do this?
[HTC One X] xmoo:
Not, think best way to do is with HTC Warrenty.

Or if you already bought a new housing, go to a repair center en give the housing with the phone to let them fix it.
[HTC One X] Frozen-GPU:
It might be wrong, but I guess you can open the phone by pushing the bottom part where the sensor buttons are down and to the back so the polycarbonate case peels off like a casemate case or so... I played around a bit and saw that possibility :D I'll return my One X because of flickering issues the second time, so I won't open it!!!
[HTC One X] hamdir:
yes i think this is a possibility there is a mechanism in place

my one x came out of box with slight softness to the left side, i pressed this whole area down and it locked

no problems otherwise, no flickering, i wish we can figure it out ourselves and be done with this whole flex thing

check here

http://fashion.pconline.com.cn/mobile/1204/2754053.html
[HTC One X] GabrielSousa:
mtbike, did you replace the housing ?
[HTC One X] tossero:
+1 I am also interested in this ! Does anyone know if it is possible to get a body replacement and from where?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmugatti:
How to change the function of the volume keys?

A problem of having fewer buttons on the phones is that you must turn on the screen for any little thing.

In jailbroken Apple devices can install an application that lets you change the function of the physical buttons depending on whether you give a push, two, press and hold ...

I would like to remap the function of the volume buttons to give a long press to make the PLAY / PAUSE.

I got it for a single pulse but this way I lose the original function of the key.

Could anyone help me?

Thank you very much.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Might Work

Or if you're up to it...

Do it manually
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmugatti:
I got something similar to what I intended.

I got that with a single press of volume down makes me PLAY / PAUSE and having you hold me down the volume. So do not lose their original function.

The solution has been.

1, Modify the / system / usr / keylayout / tuna-gpio-keypad.kl

on the line that reads: key 114 VOLUME_DOWN WAKE

replace: key 114 HEADSETHOOK WAKE

This I achieved the volume down key button functions do that comes in the headset. PLAY / PAUSE and take calls.

2 ° Install the application JAYS Control Headset or similar.

Set the Volume Down key so that when the left turn the volume down (the application lets many other combinations but I like it).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pvdwaal:
I really don't like the dock charging the tablet when it has reached <70%. Because of this a full dock can be drained completely in a single night. I would rather be able to change this thresshold or just to be able to disable charging in standby.

Now I often undock my prime just to keep the docks charge: very frustating!

I emailed Asus and they replied pretty quick:

Good news because it is software related and therefore can be fixed :) But we have to wait.... or...... can we fix this ourselves with just root-access? Or is it possible to build something in a custom ROM? Changing the thresshold to eg 5% would be great.

I replied again and asked for more info about the status of this bug/wish/feature. If I know more I'll update this post.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
I'm sorry to kill the hopes here, but it is very unlikely.

They said that "I'm sure android is looking into a solution regarding this issue."

Android is looking into a solution? Android is an OS. And Google would not look into this, since they don't deal with this, this docking routine is entirely ASUS-made. Only one who can fix it is Asus, not Google or Android. And they said 'I am sure', which is an opinion, not a statement. The person does not know what they are talking about.

Secondly, why don't you like the way it works? Dock should be depleted before the tablet is. I would rather have an empty dock than an empty tablet with a charged dock.

And the reason dock begins charging is because it saves battery life in the long run while maintaining tablet with optimal amount of battery life as long as possible.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] barryflanagan:
Totally agree. It was actually something I was impressed with that the setup ensures that the tablet always has optimal charge so that at any time you can undock and be fairly confident that the tablet has as much juice as possible.

Really, I would not want it any other way....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pvdwaal:
Let me explain my main reason.

Status in the evening:

- dock 100%

- tablet 60%

Status in the morning:

- dock 0%

- tablet 92% (the dock never charge to 100%)

The dock is now completely drained while tablet was idle. Now I have only 92% for a working day.

What I would like:

Status in the morning:

- dock 100%

- tablet 56% (only few % off in standby)

Now I still have 56% + a full dock to work with.

And more importantly: I can have my tablet much longer in standby

I just would like to be able to change the thresshold. Standby time should be exacly the same as when I disconnect the dock. At least it should be optional.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Danny-B-:
Just dont dock the tablet at night ... wait till the morning and your dock will replenish the tab through the day.

The best bit is that the dock still works even though its internal battery has depleted.

I NEVER charge just the tablet, instead i either just charge the dock and let the dock then charge the tab through the day, or charge both over night then have 100% on both in the morning.

As the meerkats say ... Simples !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pvdwaal:
One question: WHY should you undock?....answer....to keep dock battery like you say.

Come on, you have to admit that it's plain stupid that we have to remember to undock the prime in order to keep dock battery during standby. Undocking is just a workaround.

Can't believe noboby understands this "problem" like I do and finds a simple setting to be able to control the threshold not needed. :confused:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TremF:
Whether the dock charges the tablet whilst in standby or whilst turned on you are still going to get the same battery life so why put off the recharging of the tablet?

I see what you mean but, as I said, seeing as you still get the same battery life what does it matter if the tablet is charged when you pick it up or whilst in use?

I like how that the dock keeps the tablet above 70%. Currently my dock is at 35% and my tablet 77% and the dock is NOT charging the tablet. Depending on use I get a day or two out of a single charge of both but I tend to do alot of browsing which, along with the wifi, tends to eat through the batteries quite quickly. I don't feel that putting off the recharge will extend it's life any further. I always make sure the wifi/bluetooth etc are off when in standby so that as little power as possible is used during standby anyway.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slowatsch:
I get your point but I still think the way it is at the moment is the best solution. Everything else they could add would need manual handling to be usefull...

But I guess that would be over the top for most people. Well they could maybe add a menu where u can lock/unlock charging from the dock...

ps. I'm just now really happy how it works, was working with only the tablet today... 50% battery, then I put it back in my backpack and now it's charged up again, ready for my travel home where I usually use the tablet only...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jordache16:
I guess I'm not following you here, in particular the underlined sentence. It sounds like maybe you are claiming you will get more battery life overall if the dock did not charge the tablet while in stand by? Unless there is some bug or something that I am not aware of, I don't see how you are going to get more battery life from this. You essentially are just delaying when the tablet gets charged by the dock, which has more disadvantages. I would think you would always want the dock to charge the tablet once the tablet gets below the 70%, regardless of whether or not it is in standby. This way the next time you pick up your tablet if you decide you want to leave your keyboard dock at home or something the tablet will still be charged up as much as possible from the dock.

Furthermore, your title claims that there may be a 'fix' for this in a future SW release, but honestly I don't see a problem here that needs fixed. The dock is doing what it is supposed to do, transfer its battery life to the tablet once the tablet goes below a certain threshold. Maybe I am just not understanding the issue and what exactly you are going to gain by being able to prevent the dock from charging the tablet in certain scenarios.

From what I can gather you essentially are wanting one of two things:

1) Allow the user to set the threshold at which the battery transfer will begin (i.e. you could set the threshold really low to effectively prevent the dock from charging the tablet while in standby)

2) Allow the user to disable the battery transfer all together if the tablet is in standby

Both of which I can maybe see as being valid feature requests, but it sounds like what you have described is that this is some type of bug that needs 'fixed', which I would have to disagree with.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] neo1738:
My question is how do you drain that much juice in "standby" overnight. I lose maybe 1-2%???
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yatyas:
Really? So then if you randomly decide to undock your tab, you could possibly only have 5% battery. That would be annoying. If what you are saying is that the battery drains faster when it is docked, then that is what needs to be fixed. That way you still have a mostly full dock and a full tablet. Here is the way I see it.

If you have a full tab and empty dock ---> Prime can be used docked or undocked

If you have a full dock and empty tab ---> Prime can only be used docked until dock charges it

Fix the drain not the threshold. That way you have options.

/my2cents
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Johnny0906:
I vote for changing the threshold! Or at the very least be able to control the threshold.

Also I just have to comment on the person who said 'I'd rather have an empty dock and a full tablet' u serious? I would rather have an empty tablet and a fully charged Dock! That way I can charge the tablet.... duh?

But that aside, I have THE solution for all these problems, turn the machine OFF and voila!

But I never turn mine of neither so I understand :)

But the standby mode should be changed so less juice is drained from the dock.

Cheers!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] redandblack1287:
So the problem here is that you think that a 1% drain on the dock should result in a 1% charge in the tablet, which is absolutely incorrect. The battery in the dock is smaller than the battery in the tablet, so it takes 2-3% drain from the dock to get a 1% charge on the tablet.

With that said, my tablet battery drains faster on standby while docked than undocked, but if I understand you correctly that isn't what you are talking about
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
Check and make sure under developer in settings you dont have keep awake/screen on while charging checked. Toggling that got rid of my drain
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Yeah, I think some people use this setting without realizing that since the dock is constantly charging the tablet when it hits the 70% mark, the screen could be active even when you're not needing it to be.

Anyway, I don't experience any abnormal drain. I don't last as long as I used to back on .11, but I also keep my WiFi and Sync on all the time now and still pull through 3-4 days a charge.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] neo1738:
Ok from the way I read that you are saying you would like more juice on the dock than the tablet. If I read that correctly (being as you only quoted the first part meaning the second part would be your words as I read it) then I would have to ask what you're smoking and where can I get some. Who would rather have juice on the dock and not the tab? Juice on the tab is good for any use, juice on the dock is good only docked. Also the dock's battery as you know is smaller so juice on that won't last as long as the same % on the tablet. If you were actually trying to quote the whole sentence then disregard and I completely agree duh to whomever posted that (I didn't see that line just a paraphrase in previous posts).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Keion:
Ops issue is definately not normal. the dock provides the ability to charge approximately 60 percent of the tablet. The only way that the op could get such battery loss would be if he had a battery drain issue. The dock should stay at about 50 percent when the tab has 92 so I think the bigger problem is the battery drain.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] neo1738:
That's what I mentioned a couple pages back, how is he draining 50% of anything dock or tab? He should only be draining about 2%-5% max from one or the other.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Johnny0906:
Well im really sorry i just ran out yesterday, and yes I would rather have the dock charged so I can in a sense re-charge when the tablets battery is low.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tuckersmission:
Yes, I would like to know why so much drain at night? Thats almost 50% of your battery!!!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SOTK:
This.