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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] CoreGMRConMan:
I recently had a friend call me in a panic. He tried rooting his phone and installing roms and all but bricked the device. This is the type of guy who does this on the reg. He gets knee deep in a tech project that he has no business in. When he screws everything up, I pick up the pieces.

Well he bought the ATT 777 Galaxy S2, I'm sure you heard of it. Anyways, I can't talk him through it over skype because there is so much he did wrong that I need the phone in my hands to research every issue.

I get the phone, and completely am amazed at how it isn't bricked. It only enters download mode, the USB connector is wonky so you have to hold it a certain way to connect, the battery wont stay charged for more than 10 minutes... I am just angry that it has come to this.

So he leaves and I run through the phone looking for other signs of life. I get it to DL Mode and by the grace of the flying spaghetti monster, figure out how to keep it connected to the wonky USB port. Problem is it requires a two hand operation.

So there is a one-click unroot.root program for the i777. I hold both the phone and cable, then... SMASH THE MOUSE WITH MY HEAD to click the button. I missed twice, so after a headache I finally hit it.

It is now unrooted...

ONE MORE SMASH

rooted...

I install roms with more smashes of my face to mouse.

CWM-- SMASH!

rom- SMASH!

wiper - SMASH!

Everything installs, boots up nicely...

I unhook the volcun death grip and start wondering around the phone. The screen on that phone sucks. The feel of it is cheap and the same apps I have do not run nearly as good.

the t-989 is a way better phone. period.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shankar10:
lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] blackangst:
On dslreports forums there's a section called "No I won't fix your @#%! Computer!"...this would be a good addition lol. I feel your pain bro...being a network engineer i'm the go-to guy for everyone I know for anything tech when it fcks up.

Glad you got it fixed though!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hazard99:
Hulk smash! I awesome story.

Sent from my ics'd galaxy s2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sarni84:
Haha ya know I actually liked this story....cwm smash! Rom smash! Wiper smash! Lolz
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] zander21510:
It actually is a cool story lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Beefvvl:
lol...NICE! I would have used my foot/toes...but good job lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
Everyone thinks I'm 1800GEEKSQUAD cause that's my job and I flip out on friends who think I'm a twenty for hour hotline.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] foreverloco:
+1.. Would have used my toe before hulk smashing the keyboard with my forehead..... Unless the beer gut got too involved into not letting anything else connect..... Then its just time to understand that salads taste good too.. :p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lilshortomi:
You sir, made my day! Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mightyab:
By far the best unbricking story I have ever read. Good job Dr. Banner. The Avengers have a Hulk now Android has a Hulk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shovelhead83:
That would not have made a funny story or created a comical picture. Unless you have 8 toes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] soltheman:
PROTIP: Start charging money.

Had a friend that would get a computer virus every other week and she would always ask me to fix it (because I did the work for free.) Started asking her for $20 a pop and well...either she became tech savvy or she found a new geek. Either way :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] CoreGMRConMan:
glad you guys liked this. I never even got a case-o-beer for my headache.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] drewtang:
That's why, unless it's for a good friend, I demand beers up front lol
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cosimodc:
Hi,

I have a HTC Desire with Cyanogenmod 7.1(Hboot 0.93.001) and my problem is the internale Space. I would partition with ROM Manager(5.006) but when I partition SD(256 Mb Ext4 and 0 Swap) reboot the system and I have a error

The log is:

"can't open /dev/tty0: No such file or directory

framebuffer: fd 3 (480 x 800)

ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.7

I:Set boot command "boot-recovery"

Command: "/sbin/recovery"

Can you help me??

Tks
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paolo-red1:
Try 4Ext recovery. It does best partitions, it does best all.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LukaZD:
I presume that you repartitioned your sdcard after instalation of the rom.

If so there is 99% chance that you destroyd app data and/or user settings(I don't know which scripd did you use) and something else. EXT partition has to be made before flashing the rom and must not be tempered after(except if you backup EXT pt. data and restore it on the new partition).

Have to disapoint you - There is no help for that, so to fix a problem you either need to restore backup or reinstall(reflash) ROM.

Next time befor you do something like that be sure to RTFM or google for things that you want to make or change.

Many of the custom ROMs that are available use scripts and SDcard partitions as a workaround for the lack of internal space that Desire has. Almost all of the ROM have instructions(especially on this forum) how to install/flash rom. I strongly recomend that you read it and try to understand it If you ever encounter problems feel free to PM.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heile1975:
I have sandvolds ICS. 4 GB internal memory. 4 GB ext4 Partition, a2sd xdata. I think its stable enaugh
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bortak:
waaaayyyyy too much, you're wasting SD-Card spsce, you'll never use it unless you install the entire Play Store.

Also, using simple apps/data 2sd (leaving dalvic on nand) makes it a lot more stable IMO, not to mention better speed.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heile1975:
32gb class10 i think its have no memory Problems. And i think its fast and stable ;)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pwnna:
if you're using CM7, you should use S2E. It's very easy to use.

Freespace should give you an idea on how much space you have left.

I have 1.5GB of sd-ext space. Used about 370MB

Internal storage is 102.8/147.6
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] agismaniax:
Link2SD is my choice. I only use for games and very large apps.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beachcomber:
Don't use ROM Manager - remove it, stay away from it, you don't need it. Would still recommend Gparted to partition sd card, although 4Ext recovery does seem to work but you'll need to be S-off to flash it.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mickyw1980:
100% agree, ive used both 4EXT and Gparted in past both ideal IMO. Class 4 16GB SD with 1GB ext4, works flawlessly with all roms i have tried.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pwnna:
also it's sometimes useful to have an ultra large sdext. Example would be using botbrew or compiling things onboard. My sdext is at 1.2gb used now
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fdinis:
How do i get 4Ext recovery? In play store?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omassilia:
Hello all,

I am under 10 posts so I can not write in Desire Android Development.

I have "MildWild v-3.9" and I am very happy with this ROM. But I have problems of low free space. However, I created a Ext4 partition of 1 Go with 4Ext Recovery. I have HBOOT CM7 r2.

In settings, I see I have 8.6 MB free space for internal storage, 480Mo of space available for the SD card and it says "not available" for SD-Ext.

What's the problem?

All this on my SD card 4GB. I also have a 16GB SD card and I have another question. If I made partitions like the other and I copy the entire contents of the SD card of 4GB on the 16GB, I would have no problem?

Thank you in advance and sorry for my bad English.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eddiehk6:
you may not be able to post in the thread yet, but you are allowed to read the last few pages ;)

you have to enable the sd-ext and reboot. then you can use your partition and move apps to it.

- nandroid backup with your 4GB card inserted

- partition your 16GB in the same way

- copy everything from your 4GB card to your 16GB card (this will also copy the nandroid backup)

- insert 16GB card into phone, boot into recovery.

- full wipe and nandroid restore.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] siomay8:
4ext. net

but you need to be s-off to install 4ext recovery

how to s-off? revolutionary method.forgot the site so just Google it.

took some time before I got my phone to be s-off, I read somewhere in xda that the reason is the rom currently installed while you're trying to s-off it. so I installed a stock rom, s-off it in a min, then installed 4ext
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MatDrOiD:
4ext.net for free. Play Store if you want to donate.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Jeffixx:
Rom ICS Ice Cream Jeffix Eepad TF101 V2.0

Base >>>> ICS 4.0.3 / 9.2.1.17

I am ready to show you my rom for ASUS Tablet Transformer TF101

Thank Lextermina for all his advice and time spent together.

-User's guide-

To get started, download my pack Ice Cream Jeffix Eepad TF101 V2.0.zip then extract it to your desktop

Inside you will find a Super Full Zip My Rom and Wipes

Flasher for my rom, you must copy your μSD the Roma Ice Cream Jeffix Eepad TF101 V2.0.zip + Ice_Cream_Jeffix_Super_Full_Wipes.zip

Then restart your shelf or RECOVERY mode if your tablet is off by pressing start and then power-Flight and the appearance of the image and a small text at the top of the screen you pressed for 5s to get on Flight + the RECOVERY

-installs-

-Choose "Install Zip from SD card" and then "Choose zip from sdcard" run the zip of the rom. [/ Spoiler]

Once in the RECOVERY, choose "Install Zip from SD card" and then "Choose zip from sdcard" launch zip Ice_Cream_Jeffix_Super_Full_Wipes.

Then once done run the Ice Cream Zip Jeffix Eepad TF101 V2.0.

Wait until the installation is going on and once done, scroll down to Go Back now and then reboot

And your tablet will reboot and finish installing.

Make your settings and have fun with my rom.

-Changelog-

- Staining of some apk

- Hardware acceleration and other improvements

- Added new Wallpapers

- Optimization of the ram for a smoother

- Basic Kernel

-Screen-

-Download-

Pack_Ice_Cream_Jeffix_Eepad_TF101_V2.0.rar - 298.1 MB

My Forum is Here : http://lextermina-dev.forumstech.com/​
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] linuques:
Looks promising. Thanks dude, nice work!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Jeffixx:
thank you!!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] j3tt3:
Wow.. new ROM based on 9.2.1.17..

Do we expect update for 9.2.2.3 ?

This will be interesting though...

flash and will report back...;)

Is there something different from other ROMs?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] hapahopi:
Nice to have another ROM to choose from!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ValenteL:
New Rom for TF, Welcome.

Based on 9.2.1.17 but on screen I see Buttons + Clock + Wifi signal type ICS.

I don't like see on ICS screens, this HC type.

I will test it

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] fksuperstar:
New DEV for transformers haha you're Welcome

Thanks so much to make transformer on the go .. hooray
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] TheUndertaker21:
nice

new rom

gonna try this when i have some free time
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Paradaz:
Flashing now.....looking forward to having a play with this ROM
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] TweetyPeety:
Same for me until 9.2.2.3 the Asus t101 has big problems with the reboot no way that I go to a domain based an earlier version than that

Gesendet von meinem Transformer TF101 mit Tapatalk 2
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ValenteL:
Quote post1:

Ice_Cream_Jeffix_Super_Full_Wipes.

Before use this I want known what it Wipe. Data+Cache+Dalvik, format /system and... what more?

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ValenteL:
Hi Jeffixx

Read my PM please.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] scottyf79:
so far so good :)

stripped most of the excess rubbish out (can i suggest making a lite version) - seems solid and relatively quick.

Nice to have a bit of themeing action to freshen up the menus.

Stock launcher is snappy, a little lag in transitions but otherwise.

Nothing major to report back as yet.

Will give a good test over the course of the week :D........well i'll try.

Sorry should say im using Msticninja Veno o/c @ 1.5g / sio / interactive
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jwilliamf:
Just to say that this Rom really rocks. Coming from AOKP, got tired of no ntfs support and many other things not in those builds. This (I know is based on asus rom) is way better and now everything work again.

Some suggestios:

1. Please, remove all the asus apk garbage.

2. Add Power Menu.

3. Include an OC kernel. (I'm using guevor test15 with no issues.)

Thank you!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gkillerx:
Can you explain your self why you want a rom that is as close as stock possible with out asus "garbage" ? If you dont want it use an AOSP build. I like that "garbage".
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] scottyf79:
aosp base is completely different to the Asus base. Some of us prefer to have the Asus base as in some circumstances the Aosp base can be a little less stable or encounter its own set of problems......

Asus apps and Gapps are 2 different things. Dont mind Gapps but some manufacturers go overkill with some of the other junk they add in. Personally i dont want the junk working away in the background using up ram or taking up space.

The devs also have different methods for doing things with the roms so its good to test the base out then add in all the other junk later if you want or need it. Or stick to the Asus Stock build for your region.

Its up to the dev at the end of the day, no harm in asking for a lite version to go with the bloated version.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] mayurh:
rom sounds good

anyone tried it yet?

and the main question is, does it suffer sOD and random reboots also?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] scottyf79:
havent had an sod or reboot as yet, its solid so no harm in trying it. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] scottyf79:
Soooo why can't you just add them back in then? Lol

And I did say I removed the rubbish myself

Great examples are Revolver with revolver parts, krakd/frozn with upd8r......you choose what junk you add back in.

Anyway, the shy boys don't get the sweeties :p if you don't ask.....
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jwilliamf:
Agree! that is why I suggest it!!! ...but oh well, I also did remove the "garbage"!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
Okay. So I got a SGS4G off of Ebay, it arrived today. I popped in my T-mobile SIM card and activated my account. 5 hours later, still no service or anything so I contacted T-mobile. They say that it's something to do with the phone, as my account is active and the SIM card works in another T-Mobile phone. The IMEI from *#06# is slightly longer than the IMEI on the sticker on the back.

unfortunately, nothing is working. Phone shows three to four bars, yet on lock screen it says "no service." When I try to make a phone call, I get another error "phone not registered on network"

How do I get this phone to work?!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
If your IMEI doesn't match that is a problem. And there is no real solution to fix it. You can also check your IMEI in settings - about phone - status. See if it is the same that is on the box there. If not - search the forum for IMEI and read up on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
Well I did lokk under the About Phone settings, and it does match there. I realized the number from *#06# had included the IMEI SV. So I'm pretty sure that the IMEI is good, at least in that sense.

I was chatting with T-mobile last night and they weren't very helpful; only thing I learned was it wasn't the SIM card because that works in another phone. Thinking about either bringing it into a store or calling to see if someone else can help.

Worse case scenario is I just return it on Ebay and get my money back.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
Go into Settings -> About phone. Post back the Firmware version, Baseband version, Kernel version, and build number.

Also, check to make sure the access point name (APN) is there. Go into Settings -> Wireless and network -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names. You should see:

T-Mobile US (epc.tmobile.com)

Let us know if the APN is not there & we can tell you how to put it back.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
Firmware version: 2.3.6

Baseband version: T959VUKJ6

Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-T959VUVKJ6-CL694130

Build number: GINGERBREAD.VUKJ6

APN is there and selected. No other APNs are listed.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] funkiefresh:
Check the metal sim contacts to make sure they aren't broken.

Otherwise, the phones imei was blacklisted for either not paying their bill or being stolen.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] farwek:
I've had this problem before and it was caused because I was connect to an att tower... so for me I had to go to settings>wireless and networks>mobile networks>network operators then make sure it is setup for automatic selection... and make sure auto mode for every setting is right and make sure data roaming is on. If that doesn't work then go in and select manual and scan networks and click on T-Mobile.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
I tried to select the network, but I just got an error. "Error while searching for networks."

If the phone is blacklisted, is there any way I can get it to work? Like by bringing my receipt from Ebay into the store or something? I really like the phone, and it's in great condition physically, but if I can't use it then obviously I'm going to return it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
I'm wondering if a factory data reset & maybe flashing back to stock might help?

Also, you could download and use an app called GPS Aids from Google Play. It has a hard reset feature that REALLY resets the phone. It helped me before.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
By stock, do you mean Froyo (what came on the phone when I got it)? I'm not rooted, so the gingerbread it's running now is just the official update from Samsung via kies mini.

I've tried a regular factory reset, both through the menu and thru the hardware buttons. I'll try that app however and see.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
App didn't work. Thinking about bringing it into T-mobile to see if they can at least confirm it is a blacklisted IMEI, or figure out what the hell is wrong with it
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
The US doesn't have a blacklist yet. The main cell companies just very recently agreed to set up a system like it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
So if there is no actual blacklist, then what could be the cause of the SIM not working in the SGS4G but it would work in another T-mobile phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
I told you - if your IMEI is bad you are in a tough spot. There is only one person in the XDA forum that has a proven fix... ODIA. Search IMEI and you will see why I am telling you that if it is bad you do not have many options.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
lol

very well then :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
Earlier he said the IMEI was ok. It's definitely an odd problem, though. I'm on the mobile app right now, so I can't look but did you try flashing a stock ROM and/or try Thomas' Gremelin Remover?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
I haven't rooted the phone yet, mostly because if it is a problem that can't be fixed, I can at least return it to the seller for a refund/exchange. It's fully stock, no rooting or anything. Just the official update from Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Got you. I was going off his OP. If it matches keep at it. Try the Gremlin Remover as Stephen suggusts. We can get you back to complete stock if it doesn't work.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22596598&postcount=1
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
I agree with Lumin. Even if it's currently stock we.can reflash stock just to be safe. Also, we can get you back to stock after you root as well if it needs to be returned.

Lumin has great guides for this stuff. Links are in his signature.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
I assume I need to be root in order for the gremlin remover to work?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
No
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] farwek:
Nope..

Just gremlin remover then Odin back to stock kj6
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
Sorry for so many questions, my last android phone was an LG Optimus V...so I'm pretty familiar with QPST lol but do I need to download the stock kj6 rom/firmware, or do I use Odin to get that?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Use Heimdall One-Click. Follow the second link in my signature. When downloading the One-Click - pick the pure stock one.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
So I tried the Gremlin remover, and the reflashing KJ6 kernel/modem, and that didn't work so I just used Odin to reflash back to Froyo (since that's how I bought it) and I'm probably just going to give up and return it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
Man, sorry you couldn't get it going. I have to admit I am out of ideas.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdcnosse:
Yeah me too. Sad thing is right now I don't even have the money to pay for the return shipping. lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] romup:
maybe is the phone is unknow.try to flash phone only.and changed imei
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colossus:
Why have you opened exactly the same thread?

THREAD CLOSED!
[HTC One X] fcng:
Dear All,

Has anyone used Skype on their HOX. What is the quality of the picture on your side and the other partie on the other end. Is the performance smooth or laggy. Please share.:)
[HTC One X] zombiefly:
tried it briefly, seemed to work fine and look decent enough. I've hardly used skype on a mobile before so I don't have anything to compare to. I can confirm it functions though! :)
[HTC One X] fcng:
Thanks...

I haven't used Skype Mobile before as I have a Desire. I will be using it when I get a HOX in May or June when there are more firmware updates.

Thanks again.
[HTC One X] gurkburk92:
My skype is somewhat laggy... Theres a delay when someone writes a message, aswell as it spams me with the "bleep" sound when someone types, when I log in and friends etc has been talking in a conversation.
[HTC One X] Basil3:
I found it ok. The other side said the picture was clear and quality was ok, but had a few issues with switching cameras. The person I was talking to went off the main screen and I couldn't get them back.
[HTC One X] fcng:
What connection..

gurkburk,

Are you using WiFi to connect. There will always be delays. How would you rate your experience on a scale of 1-10.
[HTC One X] Blodia:
Skype is mostly alright except my video chat is always stuck on landscape.
[HTC One X] fcng:
Why?

Why is it stuck in landscape mode?
[HTC One X] angusc:
Here guess install this modified version of Skype . It has additional strings menu that allows full camera rotations so no matter which way I hold my HOX the video that the other pasty sees is the correct way up.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22668916

Sent with Desire from OneX
[HTC One X] smoothunit:
Works a treat, thanks.

Just wish the video image we receive was stretched/resized to fit the display.
[HTC One X] fcng:
Sounds great

I guess I will try it out when I get my HOX in May or June. HTC, update the firmware to remove the bugs and glitches before I buy my HOX!!!!:D
[HTC One X] smoothunit:
Don't get me wrong, Skype is fantastically stable and works well. The Resize issue is minimal as pictured below as it only really stretches the image a bit.
[HTC One X] angusc:
i think you just double tap the screen to stretch to fit！ Double tapping the small video window will swap the video images.