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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wontonforevuh:
Thanks for helping.

I'm trying to flash CM9 alpha 3 onto my computer but I'm having trouble successfully flashing CWM5 onto my phone using this guide. The error I get in odin in the message log is:

"Can't open the serial(COM) port."

and then it fails.

Phone Info:

Baseband version: S:D710.10 S.EK02

Currently on CM Version: 9.0.0 RC0

Build Number: IML74K

Does anyone have any idea on how to fix this? Do I have to flash to an older kernel in order to get this to work?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] timmetal6669:
Make sure you have debugging enabled and check your drivers or reinstall drivers
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wontonforevuh:
I redownloaded it and got the same result. I don't think a bad rom is the problem since the MD5 check went through fine.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] drinxtir:
Use the autoroot package to get CWM recovery.

Or I keep a copy of LoStkernel on my sd just for CWM5 flashing. I use heimdall for flashing kernels if I have stock recovery. But if you still have root the autoroot package has the rogue repacks you can use to flash CWM5.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Inline:
Samsung USB's cables are infamous for their unreliability with Odin.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jdbaker82:
I see multiple threads about screen cracks but I see not results on if Asus covered it under warranty or not can anyone with experience chime in here?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Read them a little more closely, there are two that're particularly large. A couple users are indeed getting warranty repairs for screens with clean cracks and no other evidence of damage, particularly impact points.

They will however try to claim customer induced damage (CID) at the beginning regardless, so it's all on you to stick to your guns and be sure you have some pictures to back you up.

*EDIT:

And just noticed who's asking. You're still around, I thought you didn't have a Prime anymore?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jdbaker82:
Thanks for the reply and I do not have one but my father does and my niece dropped his and after talking with him they will indeed see impact damage so thats out the window...... Cost of repairs I am seeing anywhere from $200-400? Whats accurate? Any 3rd party companies doing it cheaper then Asus?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
That's about right, $400 seems to be the general consensus for a replacement, but I think that's for the entire front assembly. It's cheaper if the Gorilla Glass is fine but you just need a new LCD, otherwise it seems they want to replace the entire thing (don't know why you couldn't re-use the same panel).

Regardless, it all seems too expensive to me, which brings me to my next point: the outrageous prices is because they're being completely proprietary and not out-sourcing any of the work and therefore not supplying the parts to any repair centers but their own. There are no 3rd party parts or anything (yet), and I haven't seen any relatively cheap Primes for parts or anything, but that's not a surprise this early in the device's lifespan.

Really, you're just SOL. Some options will be more financially feasible, but I don't think you'll come out less than $2-300 in any of them.

1. RMA and allow ASUS to fix. ~$400

2. Buy a new Prime, keep old one for parts/play. ~$500

3. Buy a new Prime, sell old one for parts. ~$300

If the break isn't too terrible and the cracks too obtrusive, a screen protector will do wonders in helping you keep your comfort even with a bit of a messed up screen. If it's shattered, I really can't think of a good route ATM, I know I personally would not be willing to do any of the above (other than 2, if I had to). Some pictures would help with brainstorming, but you really are SOL if you want a perfect screen on it again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] drherron:
Any idea how these numbers compare to repairing the new IPAD?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] buxtahuda:
Haha, no idea. I've only ever worked on iPod touches, I know that replacement glass isn't usually too much for Apple products. But with it being so new, I don't know. The LCD is another thing though, I bet a replacement panel for the new iPad is ridiculous.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sweegy:
Hey!

I recently Rooted my Galaxy SII, I'm running 2.3.4 but recently my device wont connect Via USB to my Window's 7 Laptop, I get the Connected sound effect on the Laptop and it Disconnects 2 seconds afterwards, I don't have enough time to install drivers or anything like that before the phone actually Disconnects again, Anyone have the same problem or can help? Its really Pissing me off :mad:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
As always first is to clean the usb port .

Second is to use Samsung cable .

Third is to only connect to a motherboard port .

Fourth make sure that Kies or the usb drivers are installed first try a rinstall .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sweegy:
Still no joy, Uninstalled and Installed Kies also with the same outcome.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geertmeersman:
Which ROM are u using? Did you check the thread if there are known issues? Does your phone indicate a USB connection?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] gfyrdr:
hello, i just got my first android phone so I'm new to this sort of stuff, though I love being able to unlock hidden potential of different devices, so naturally I discovered the ability to root smart phones and all that good stuff.

The model I have is the Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660M. It's running 2.3.4. Gingerbread version.

I've been reading a lot of guides and for the most part rooting and adding additional utilities like flash, etc. seems pretty simple. However, I have not yet been able to find out how to create a back of up of my stock firmware when I bought the phone in case I end up bricking it, or decide I want to return to stock.

I've read many guides that claim to show how to create back ups and recovery points, but I'm still having trouble understanding it.

To be more specific, I would like to create as opposed to download, a back up of the phone in it's current state which is, as I said earlier, stock. I did a factory reset since I had some stuff installed while I was fiddling with it for the first time.

thx (:
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] iok1:
You have to root it before you can back up stock rom so, firstly you root it (you can find guides here on xda)

Then install clockworkmod recovery: warning: DON'T EVER USE ROM MANAGER TO INSTALL CLOCKWORKMOD ON YOUR GIO, IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!! use one of the recoveries found in xda, you will also find guides to install them there.

Then third; backup in clockworkmod using "backup and restore"

Sent from my GT-S5660
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] gfyrdr:
so first of all, what I'm looking for is called a ROM right?

what I don't get though is how come I need to modify the device before creating the backup. Isn't the phone modified at that point? Or is the stock configuration being stored somewhere on the phone that I can't see without clockwork?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] S1lv3r H4wK:
You cannot create a backup without the recovery mod CWM Clockwork Recovery Mod. But to install this you need your device rooted (modified so you can modify and view system files)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] 0M3G4_:
1 - you don't need to search for a rom to backup your stock rom

2 - you need to root your phone in order to be able to backup your rom

3 - you need to install a more advanced recovery (program "similar" to pc BIOS) in order to do a nandroid backup

4 - after you flash that more advanced recovery (aka CWM -> ClockWorkMod), you backup your rom in "backup and restore" menu, backup. It will then store your rom in a folder.

5 - you should strongly consider after that, to install a custom rom made by many of the devs here on XDA in order to have a better experience with your phone...
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] S1lv3r H4wK:
+1 That was what I wanted to say :D
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Darkshado:
I've already uploaded a stock ROM backup last fall of the same Gingerbread ROM you're running, along with instructions on how to make one yourself or flash mine.

The best advice I can give you is: research, research, and more research.

Good luck,

Darkshado
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] s!mon:
What software do you recommend to clockworkmod Gio with?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] 0M3G4_:
I use px-cwm-v2.zip recovery.

You flash it using stock recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] gfyrdr:
thx for the replies. I will give it a try.

Darkshadow, whats the thread's name where you posted the ROM and instructions? I'd like to check that out too.

Also, whats a good rom to consider upgrading to? Something that has the ability to play flash videos.

EDIT:

If I understand correctly, roms are basically whole operating systems that have been customized by the developer. So a rom can be already rooted and have clockwork as well as other custom stuff, and I just need to flash it. The alternative to this is to do everything manualy... root the current OS, add clockwork and whatever else. Correct?

Also, I'm not sure yet if a rooted phone has any extra options on it's own, or if it's only a set up that's sole purpose is to allow other applications to be installed who then will give the user better control over his device.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] gfyrdr:
I've run into a little problem.

I'm following this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16963172&postcount=1

I've got Odin and the tar downloaded, but when I go into download mode with my phone and connect it to the PC, it says that the device driver was not successfuly installed, and I get no confirmation in Odin that a connection has been made between the phone and the program.

What am I missing?

Thx.

EDIT:

Nevermind, I needed to install Kies. Don't even need to run it. Apparently it has the driver that's needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] gfyrdr:
Okay, I've rooted my phone successfully. Now the next step is to install Clockwork and create a back up.

Now that I understand a little bit the way Odin and flashing ROM works, I think it would be better to just download a stock ROM and in case something goes wrong, I can just flash it the way I flashed the rooted one.

(I think I saw a completely stock ROM somewhere for my model but I don't remember where. A link would be appreciated if it exists.)

Correct me if I'm wrong pls.

Also, if I do that, then is there any reason to install Clockwork since I've read that many ppl have issues with installing it and it's riskier than rooting or installing other software.

Right now I think what I'm most interested in is installing Adobe Flash Player 11 or something of the sort that can play flash videos and streams.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] anonxlg:
^

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19623732&postcount=1

taken from the sticky

i'm also thinking of installing cwm

looking at the sticky, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20397988&postcount=8

how outdated is this cwm?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] gfyrdr:
I'm using Opera as my browser so from what I've learned, flash doesn't work with it period. Is skyfire a good alternative?

Also, like I said, I don't think I need the clockwork if I can get a clean stock ROM that I can just flash if something goes wrong. As I don't intend to download many apps or add many phone numbers (memorized instead), a backup isn't really needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] anonxlg:
nvmd, i just went ahead and installed the cwm in that link, there's a 5.0.2.7 though if that is even the newest one

now, i cant seem to backup my phone

it says it cannot mount /system

try dolphin browser
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] iok1:
Did you pick the ext4 + rfs version?

Sent from my GT-S5660
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] landxx:
Clockwork is not riskier than other things you do. Just follow steps and you see no problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
its an older version, its 5.0.2.7, theres also 5.0.2.8 but these give some problems after installing/wiping, so some people still use the older version.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] RJA88:
Hello guys,

I'm new here. I have the same problem as anonxlg. It says can't mount system. I also used the version from the big thread for new users. Can anyone enlighten me on what to do? I've been searching the forum and google, but can't make it work. I feel like a compleet noob now, and I don't feel special about it.:(

RJ88

Edit: I kept searching, and finally found a working 5.0.2.7 version. First I had another 5.0.2.7 version, but when I tried to install it didn't work. I finally found "signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4+rfs.zip (Flash from Recovery)" on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1421650 (through google actually. I have to get used to this site), and I'm making my backup now.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] anonxlg:
thanks RJA88, backup worked

edit/update

i used the cwm linked and backup worked, i tried installing cm9 beta8 (galaxyics), and it would get stuck after samsung bootscreen (it flashes a white pick or soemthing before full back screen)

i tried restoring backup i made, and it didnt work, some mount error again

i reverted back to 5.0.2.6 and did the restore backup again, and this time it goes up the the galaxy gio gt5660m screen and just stop..

note that i do not know what the rfs/ext4 is for for the gio if that is what is causing problems
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
I have this sometimes.

what if you install cm9, factory reset, let it boot, reboot into recovery, and restore.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] anonxlg:
solved it

needed to do a wipe BEFORE installing cm9
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bluemmanuel:
Hi all.

Well my question was that if the firmware ROM is Xperia S was real, because the supposed "developer" had posted a preview, then closed its subject because it was insulting (some troll or not) and that the published today, but after that I delete his subject, the question is only that if there really because multiple users (from another forum) we're hoping if they had neither case have published their advancement.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
First of all, Xperia S has no official ICS, it will come after 2011 Xperia line has received the ICS.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bluemmanuel:
So you're not aware friend, was a subject that I publish a ROM with Xperia ICS FormWare S yesterday and before yesterday but then take it off, the other esque if it is the S ICS Xperia firmware, check on your forum and see.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
I don't check the Xperia S section.

Since Xperia S has different chipset than 2011 Xperia series, porting might be a problem.

Of course, I am not sure, as I am not aware of porting at all.

There are already ICS ROMs for these phones, also you can find some of the Xperia S apps in Themes/Apps section for Stock ROM. Better than nothing.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zamotcr:
It is not from Xperia S. It's from one of the 2011 Xperia Line that get the official ICS. So Kamarush adapted it. You can find it on the Development section.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] murders10:
did anyone try Kamarush ICS Rom Yet ??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Kobzar666:
ICS

Yes, this is awersome!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KhemaraS.:
Yeah best ics rom for me,fast ,good looking less bugs than fxp's rom
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
but ics is coming soon..! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyleds:
whats the difference with the two?

they are both for sale on amazon and wondering which one i should get for tmobile in US.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Probably a typo. They should be the same thing.

bow chicka wow wow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyleds:
OK, thanks.

how can you tell if it's the european or japanese version when buying from amazon?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
No guarantees really. Some sellers have been sourcing from different regions. It would probably specifically say docomo version if seller is upfront about it.

bow chicka wow wow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyleds:
Damn...lol

Well just ordered mines through amazon. Hopefully its the i9250 and not the japanese version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyleds:
I just don't wanna deal with a sim-lock phone like I've been hearing about from some people.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Was your sale fulfilled or through amazon directly? If so, don't worry. If it through 3rd party then maybe worry a little bit but even so amazon is pretty damn good about taking stuff back if it is misrepresented.

bow chicka wow wow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msedek:
Bought mine in Amazon... Yakju no problem at all so far
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyleds:
Fulfilled through amazon from third party.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
You should be alright then.

bow chicka wow wow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Japanese is SC-04D, European is i9250.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] projeto56:
So, I've flashed the aokp rom on my tf101, and after that my right button on the touchpad (originally the back button) acts as if was a normal click.

It happens the same when i connect an external usb mouse, the right click is the same as the normal click.

Anyone know what i should do to revert this changes?

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eioous:
I would also like to know this, as it is very convenient having the back button there.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] projeto56:
You mean this is the default binding for the rom?

Anyone who flash it gets the button binded to a standard click?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] darkpunk1:
Okay I'm on ics beta 8. And my edge doesn't seem to work. It connects but the signal bars r grey. Tried so many times but never turned blue!!

Help!!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] QNBT:
Need some background info. When was the last time it did work, and what did u do in between? Possible that the VPN need to be adjusted?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Mardon:
If u have flashed wifi fix they sta grey. And better to post such questions in general thread of galaxyics rom.

Gesendet von meinem GT-S5830 mit Tapatalk
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] darkpunk1:
Nm. Just whatsapp and no vpn
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dabest56:
I am running stock and just wondering if this happens to anyone else?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dabest56:
Most of the time it shows the clock and some info. But sometimes this happens
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Goofy317:
This happens to me with the face unlock and pattern methods. It's way off to the side so I can't properly input my pattern
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mimicvii:
I use pattern unlock, but I've never had that problem. I'm still running RC2 of Blackedition ICS though.
[HTC Sensation] Prabash:
I am on stock GB 2.3.4 and the HBOOT version: 1.18.0000..

I tried to S-OFF using the revolutionary tool but I simply cannot make it work even after multiple attempts.

The utility successfully identifies my device, and after entering the beta key correctly, it identifies it as a valid key but still I get the message "Failed to get root :(" at the end! I repeated the process multiple times without any success..

What might I be doing wrong? Please help me! :(
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
ohh lot of people coming with this problem

use tacoroot to temporarily root your device then do revolutionary then undo temporary root

you'll be successfully able to soff then :D

here is the guide to use tacoroot

tacoroot to SOFF guide
[HTC Sensation] Prabash:
thanks mate! I ll try it out! :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sammyservices:
Hi ! Two months ago tried this rom and tried again last week.

Nice except when phone is powered off and when I charge it the phone wakes up and boots up by on its own ! So I could not close the phone and charge it overnight but instead was forced to keep it on !

Bit of a pain ! Anyone can answer as to why this happens ? Thanks !

!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brutalibus:
It's a kernel issue, try different kernel.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sammyservices:
Thanks !
[Motorola Atrix 2] androiddecoded:
I bought Atrix 2 today.. but there is no widgets in Notification bar similar to Samsung Touchwiz. They are pretty handy. Anyone knows an app for it??
[Motorola Atrix 2] Darth_Reals:
There are a few versions of this notification bar for the Atrix 2. But you have to be on one of the DEODEXED roms to have them. That means, you also need root and CWM Recovery. If you do - I can share a few status bars with you.
[Motorola Atrix 2] aki2cool:
I think there's an app called notification toggle in Google Play

just give it a try.....!!!!
[Motorola Atrix 2] armyengineer51:
Excellent tip, thanks!
[Motorola Atrix 2] KEB64:
Pretty cool. Two comments.

1. Unless I use a white background there will be a white border on two sides as if this app was not made for our screen size. Anybody else see this?

2. Why does a ROM need to be deodexed to use the toggle zips here? Won't they work on stock odexed?

The End.
[Motorola Atrix 2] KEB64:
This is what I'm talking about...

The End.

It would be better if the white screenshot notification wasn't there. Then you would see a small thin line of white along the bottom of the notification app as well as the right side. Make sense?
[Motorola Atrix 2] KEB64:
Here it can be seen more clearly.

The End.
[Motorola Atrix 2] farshad525hou:
To answer number 2... Notification toggles as well as practically every mod required a deodxed phone because in a odexed phone the information in say BlurCamera.apk is split between BlurCamera.apk and BlurCamera.odex This makes it very difficult to find a a specific file you might be looking for (epescially for theming) because it can be anywhere between the two. In a deodexed ROM BlurCamera.apk and BlurCamera.odex is combined, so all the files are in one place and easy to find.
[Motorola Atrix 2] alteredlikeness:
Yup. That damn SystemUI.odex....

You can only edit existing images, xml files - minor theming stuff - in the odexed apks. To edit the smali files (which is needed for heavier mods, like adding the dropdown toggles, power menu options, etc..) you need to deodex...

I have been running on an odexed rom for a while now, and it's quite a bit faster loading and booting.. I managed to tweak it pretty well while leaving it odexed, but I gotta get my pulldown toggles back... still working on that..
[Motorola Atrix 2] KEB64:
Thanks. I'd be very interested in what you've managed to accomplish tweak-wise on a stock odexed ROM. I'm sure others would too. Start a new thread?

The End.
[Motorola Atrix 2] hk-temp:
One more named Widgetsoid2.x is quite good, you may have a try~
[Motorola Atrix 2] KEB64:
Thanks. I do prefer this over the other notification app talked about earlier here. However, it suffers from the same strange 'not fitting' issue. I'm not able to use a black background without the border issue appearing. White background works quite well. It also has more options. The app is a bit buggy and I'd definitely recommend watching the video tutorial. Once setup with what works and what doesn't the app is satisfying enough. Thanks for your post. This is a good alternative to pulldown notifications on the stock odexed ROM.

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[Motorola Atrix 2] KEB64:
Gratuitous screenshots :D

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[Motorola Atrix 2] alteredlikeness:
I use this too, for now.. but it's not convenient to have to tap it twice since the notification in the pulldown are not really toggles, you gotta tap that to get the popup then tap the action that you want. That's why i just keep them on my home page..
[Motorola Atrix 2] KEB64:
Nice. Do you have that weird spacing issue when used on the notification screen or is it just me?

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