yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] icenight89:
Because some roms wipe the data partition before they install, some don't, all depends on the dev who made it. That being said, u are SUPPOSED to do a factory reset and a system format in cwm before flashing any rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] nabilbek:
Makes sence but for.example using sammobiles roms for example, there.shouldnt be a difference.right ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] icenight89:
sammobile.com possess complete firmware images, but i don't believe they will actually wipe the data partition, i think they keep the data intact.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] nabilbek:
Is it maybe cuz i flash newer versions and sometimes same version ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] icenight89:
Using Odin to flash firmware is different from using cwm to flash roms.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AaronPauley:
Stock roms are treated as updates. Unless you're updating to a new firmware base, aka 2.2 to 2.3, or 2.3.6 to 4.0.4, data is left in tact, and new system changes are flashed over the existing rom.

Updates changing the firmware base wipe everything before installing to ensure no incompatibility problems.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] nabilbek:
thanks sir ;) was just awaiting for such a confirmation :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KHAN009:
Hi can anyone help me root my fone and wts benefits of rooting?????
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rocky23:
c the post rooting and ull kno everything m8:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Start by reading and learning the basics root is no benefit by itself .It is a tool for other stuff to work with .

NEW HERE

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134290

bible

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1473577

Guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1125282

Stock Roms .and csc

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

Root + CWM .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

jje
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serpicoUK:
ASUS TRANSFORMER ROOTED 3.2.1

I am having major issues where my tablet keeps freezing on eee pad screen when turning on and the only way to start it up again is by pressing volume down and power and then waiting for it to start up.

If I try to get in to CWM i just get this message:

Android ww_epad-user bootloader (e) released by ww_epad-8.6.6.19-2011101

Checking for android ota recovery

Skiping android ota checking

checking for RCK.. press key (vol_up) in 5 sec to enter RCK (press volume up and the next line of text appears)

Booting revovery kernal image (nothing happens, should this not take me to CWM??)

Also when I turn the tablet off, it turns itself back on almost instanly but only to the Ee pad screen this has happened since last night.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] udupa82:
Dude try following steps

Probably you might have tried all these steps, if you haven't then try it once

1) Re-install CWM by downloading from

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1213723

I use version 3.2.0.1 because it allows MMC card access and latest versions only allow internal memory access. Donload in copy to your MMC.

2) Put the MMC back in your tablet and restart with holding down vol down key and as soon as screen turns on press vol up key and that should let you into CWM recovery.

3) If you can get into recovery i would advice you to wipe everything clean and install the CWM you downloaded.

4) flash the ROM and enjoy..

Hope these steps will help..
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nlheiz:
I'm afraid that the problem is that he is unable to start cwm....or boot his TF.

serpicoUK, do you have Nvflash capabilities? (what is your serialnumber?)

if so then maybe this will help you to install cwm back:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1446019

or maybe this will help if you still can use ADB:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1592120&highlight=freeze+recovery

see post 12 and futher of above thread
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serpicoUK:
I cant get CMW to work, when I try to flash it, it says need to reboot to go into recovery mode, all it does it freezes on the Eee pad screen.

S/N B7OK........
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] udupa82:
it looks like your CWM is broken(i know its obvious so don't laugh), so how about you trying unroot your tablet using nvflash. this link should help you in that

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1524302

i say unroot because getting your tablet working is more important and you can always get root back, so stop worrying about getting fixing CWM and unroot it through nvflash... btw this my personal opinion as whenever i face issue with CWM on my tablet or phone i unroot them...

you know you can always get into nvflash mode, so either flash CWM or unroot using nvflash....
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serpicoUK:
What ever I do nothing seems to work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serpicoUK:
Its now working, not sure how but it is.

Thanks for all your imput
[Streak 5 Android Development] chandrau_1989:
I have Dell Streak Softbank From Japan If i insert the sim Phone message was 'sim is unusable in this terminal' Allready i tryed to Update 2.3.3 this version was mobile asking unlock code if I enter that code mobile waiting Requesting For long Time .so I decide to downgrade 2.2.2 version same Sim error message came Any one Know how to Recover this problam ?
[Acer Iconia A500] Kinz1980:
I did some searching and did not find a direct answer to this. Feel free to lock this thread if this has been answered.

I flashed back to my original stock ROM from when I rooted my device. I went through the series if updates, to this morning and and updated to ics. I have lost root access. So the question is.... Is there a way to root my device on ics without downgrading. I got to have my AD free and battery saving app:rolleyes:
[Acer Iconia A500] Kinz1980:
Or if someone could post a link that would be great! Thank you!:p
[Acer Iconia A500] a_fire_inside:
this worked for me: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1546593
[Acer Iconia A500] Kinz1980:
I saw this earlier. I guess the leak could be what I have? I will have to check the firmware and compare it to what is listed. Thanks btw:) I will try this later tonight and update if this worked.
[Acer Iconia A500] joucca:
I have same situation. I had rooted HC 3.2.1. Yesterday I made the update to stock ICS. I have to say that I am not happy with this new rom. It is not so smooth and fast that I expected. I am intrested to install some nice and fast custom rom. How to do it? What is need to be done to root and install the ClockworkMod??????
[Acer Iconia A500] redpirate8:
Worked perfectly and easily on mine. Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
[Acer Iconia A500] Kinz1980:
I used the method as above, coming from the stock ota. And it worked I was able to use the battery saver and TB. I don't have a custom recovery, in order to do a back up for the time being but that is okay for now.

Edit: I see there is a bunch more threads started with this same topic so feel free to shut this down.:o:o:o:o:o:o:confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] tu3218:
Hey did you unroot before installing the OTA ICS update? Also, what about recovery?
[Acer Iconia A500] mpkrcl:
Acer_A500_041.205.01_COM_GEN2

Just to clarify, the root method for the ICS leak works on the US ICS OTA? (Acer_A500_041.205.01_COM_GEN2)

I just want to make sure, as I am being offered the OTA update from stock rooted Acer_A500_7.014.02_COM_GEN2. I want to make sure I can re-root if I do the update. Otherwise, I'll just wait for a CWM-flashable rooted version. Or has someone already posted that that I've missed?
[Acer Iconia A500] Kinz1980:
Yes I was rooted. Then went back to my original stock ROM and stock recovery then went through all the updates. I updated this morning to the stock ics from Acer. Then used the thread above to root again. However I do not have a custom recovery at the moment but root access apps are working just fine. Which is all I need for now.(I live in southern Michigan)
[Acer Iconia A500] mpkrcl:
thanks. A question about your custom recovery...Does Acer Recovery Installer no longer work to install CWM again? Or have you just not attempted to re-install CWM?
[Acer Iconia A500] tu3218:
okay cool thanks. What did you use to unroot? For flashing back to stock recovery I will use "Acer Recovery Installer".

I tried using iconiaroot which I used to root but it still won't unroot my tablet. I even tried restarting and still nothing.
[Acer Iconia A500] Kinz1980:
I lost root when doing the updates to clarify. And no I do not have a recovery at the moment, which I don't need because I am running ics with rooted apps that is all I need. I have no reason to flash a custom ROM. I will let the developers work with this for a bit and I will probably check it or later:p
[Acer Iconia A500] tu3218:
Okay great thanks. Glad to know it still worked, flashing the ota update with still having root. Only thing that worries me is I flashed back to stock recovery using that program an went I booted to recovery, it was exclamation point inside a triangle. Hope that doesn't affect my update process.
[Acer Iconia A500] gammaRascal:
I hope a root option comes out that doesn't require a ROM like gingerbreak. Maybe it's not possible for ICS or there aren't any developers interested in working on it, I don't know, but I'll wait.
[Acer Iconia A500] Kinz1980:
It shouldn't your stock recovery is different then a custom recovery ie cwm. You will have to find another thread or something to flash a custom recovery. If your wanting to have a custom ROM. I have no need for it. So to put this into a nut shell.

Flash back to stock ROM (honeycomb)

Flash stock recovery.

Except the ota.

Use the link in first post to"re root"your device.

You will have a stock ROM from Acer that has root access. No recovery.

I Hope this makes it clear as mud:sly:

Hit the thanks button if any of this helped you, good day.
[Acer Iconia A500] timboger:
Just to let you know that you will have recovery if you follow this link.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...ader+and+fixing+broken+recovery+in+leaked+ics
[Acer Iconia A500] loooney2ns:
Wouldn't Rootkeeper be able to restore root after the update? It worked when I updated my Razr to the leaked ICS.
[Acer Iconia A500] tu3218:
okay. sorry for all the questions, but does it matter what version of HC I'm on? You say flash back to stock, is that just if I was running a custom rom? I can't find the sdcard I have my backups on but I'm running completely stock 3.2.1 HC. Just rooted and running CWM.
[Acer Iconia A500] rascalsblade:
No ICS Update for me, Rooted 3.2, Need Help!

I thought having my tablet simply rooted wouldnt cause a big issue, i didnt flash it, im still running 3.2 gen 2 but no update for ics has appeared, when checking for update it says im up to date, ive checked several times, tried looking into it seeing if i had to unroot somehow which ive found no program that will unroot my tablet successfully i do not want to wipe because last time i rooted it wiped and i lost alot of important data i couldnt back up. Someone please advise me or send me the Canadian/USA Update Zip or other location for the official ics. Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
I'm in new zealand on Gen 1build and like you waiting for"the call up"

System update says "network coverage is poor, please move toa better location" ya gotta laugh really:-)

Try going to the "how to captureota update thread", someone may have an update.zip suitable
[Acer Iconia A500] Kinz1980:
Go to google play and search Acer. There should be a app called Acer updater or something like that.you need that to help.

Here is a nice write up http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622425
[Acer Iconia A500] nosferatu_12:
Sorry if this is a silly question but Im running stock ICS and I would like to root it, assuming the method posted before will work for me is there a way to unroot in case I need to?
[Acer Iconia A500] Kinz1980:
Look in that thread.
[Acer Iconia A500] mashilu:
Lost root and cant re-root after factory reset

Rooted stock ICS with that method successfully.

BUT! I did a factory reset (for other reason), and now not only I have lost root, I can't re-root with this method.

I did su on terminal emulator. I have superuser. But root checker just keep saying I have no root :( and titanium backup says no root access too.....

Help!!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] crazymanc:
What build of ICS do you have installed if it is any of these 3 builds 1.031.00 or 0.022.00 or 0.019.00 then simply use blackthund3r_ICS_Root tool the tool does all the work for you

0) Install the leak on your tablet

1) Enable USB Debugging on your tablet (Settings | Development | Enable USB Debugging)

2) Plug your tablet into the computer using the USB cable

3) Load up ICS Root, choose your options and press "DO IT!"

4) Once rebooted, enjoy!!
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
factory reset would have lost full root but you should still have been able to update superuser to get it all back

'crazy' is correct icsroot will have u up n running again,

check u still have cwm installed if not use option in icsroot to flash that back again
[Acer Iconia A500] mashilu:
Thanks guys,

I've tried blackthund3r ICS Root, followed the instruction but still with no success.

I don't understand why! I could see ICS Root doing all the work and when it says "Done!", my tab doesn't reboot, and after manually rebooting it it still has no root access.

My build number is Acer_AV041_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1

I have superuser installed -- it is granting permission to apps that require root, but all these apps keep saying no root access, frustrating!!

Any other suggestions?

---------- Post added at 02:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:07 PM ----------

And by the way I am not sure if that gives away any hint about the problem -- my device could never reboot at the end of the rooting process.

It however DID reboot during successful rooting BEFORE I did the factory reset... oh my why did I do a factory reset! =(
[Acer Iconia A500] crazymanc:
Did you get super user after using the tool or was it already there ? did you get a message saying rebooting device on the tool then a pop up box saying congratulations you are now root ? i just tried again and it all worked i am on the same build as you if you can do a factory reset reset everything then run the tool again dont mess with any of the settings on the tool just enable usb debug on device connect to pc then run the tool as ADMIN make sure you run as admin then just click DO IT! do not touch any setting then see if it works again if not post back will see what i or any other member on hear can do good luck:)
[Acer Iconia A500] mashilu:
Sequence of what I did,

1. Factory reset

2. Attempted to root with ICS Root (ran as administrator)

3. Device not rebooting

4. Downloaded and installed superuser, root checker, and titanium backup

5. Root checker said device not rooted; titanium couldn't work

6. Back to step 1 but used XDA "simple method" ICS root, same results

At the verge of giving up!!
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Any joy yet??

Just wondering -

Why did u factory reset??? You said earlier it was for another reason???

When u say "factory reset" do you mean thru settings or cwm or button combo???
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Solved maybe???

Think I may have replicated your Root Error.

I was doing something else and the Root Window opened

so I ran the Root, it looked a bit different than normal (see thumbnails)

but did its thing, adb server started and said it was rooting etc,

I got all the way to end and the 'Done' Window -

Thing was though, my tab was in the other room - so there

was no connection between my pc and the tab????

so the question is, what sort of connection did you have???

If you havent already then download the the a500 Manager at

Blackthund3rs page, link near the bottom - this does a

heap of cool things but we just want it to check the 'Status'

of your tab/Pc connection....

Once you get that sorted then you should be all good

to Root for real!!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] mashilu:
Hi guys,

Still no joy.

I did a factory reset because since ICS update my gmail app is constantly crashing or flickering, pretty much unusable. And I use my tab 60% of the time checking and composing emails.... Native email app doesn't allow labeling. Searching through google, the best suggestion seems to be factory reset and restore all data with titanium backup. I did it because I knew I got root, not realising I could not re-root afterwards!

Factory reset via setting menu.

And my tab IS CONNECTED to the computer. Using A500 manager, the status says "A500 Detected in normal mode, Debugging Enabled" -- it doesn't seem to be a connection problem.

I think I have given up :( even the author of ICS Root Blackthunder is ignoring me now.... sigh
[Acer Iconia A500] crazymanc:
Have you tried the latest version 7.0 of the tool the one i was using was 6.0 give the 7.0 a whirl might work not sure why your tab is not rebooting iam at a loss on that one have you got one of the supported build of ICS for the tool installed on your tab ? 1.031.00 or 0.022.00 or 0.019.00

Ive installed stock ICS back on my tab going to give the 7.0 tool ago myself will post back with results

That worked for me again and also installed A500 root tools aswell good app to have to mount r/w system and apx mode stright from your tab see screenshots below
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
OK on mulling yr situation over for awhile try this:)

reflash an ics rom. The one from civs. Step 4 be ok and then

Reinstall Acer drivers then

Use a500 manager check id. then

fire apkflash if u follow my walk thru link in my sig, and still have issues

Post back exactly whichpart it is failing on or if it goes all the way thru
[LG Optimus 3D] acura2201:
Sorry for my English:

Had not thought up anything to have a few kernels in the final phase, the problem is being carried out and rise when are still in BETA phase.

My friend samno is testing the last, and I was able to pass the test and who have gone before.

My intention is to raise the end when you have fully repaired the voltages, as I am attaching more frequencies to the kernel.

These are the originals. 300 600 800 1008

These are the ones I've included 100 400 1100 1200

And this is the end result.

100,300,400,600,800,1008,1100,1200, 1300

Maximum speed with minimum consumption.

Performance Speed in 3g y 2g

Speed in I/O

Teaks in Ramdisk.

Low killer to memory..

No lags

Just say that work very well. I just have to attach more speed to the kernel, but this will have to wait.

The final versions will come soon kernel.

I hope to support, but since I created the thread .. I will have limitations

Thanks for trying certain that you like
[LG Optimus 3D] kidkoala_uk:
Thanks Acura2201 the kernel is extremely smooth can't wait for the final and Multicharger V3 keep up the great work.
[LG Optimus 3D] blackpitbull:
Download links dont work for me :-(
[LG Optimus 3D] kidkoala_uk:
Just checked them they seem OK

Here is an alternative. https://www.box.com/s/9a0dfac86db3157d0243
[LG Optimus 3D] taxist:
Working with 20P ?

Not working - no GSM, no wifi ,no bluetooth
[LG Optimus 3D] Kaleptik:
No. No kernel that works with V20P will work for any other firmware and vice versa.
[LG Optimus 3D] cezzarmicu:
thumbs up

wow, for a beta kernel, this rocks! working great with dna_gb v2.0 :D

hope battery is great as well
[LG Optimus 3D] greenbat:
Beta3 is out!
[LG Optimus 3D] kylereid:
wow, this looks very cool. any links to beta 3?
[LG Optimus 3D] mrbandwidth:
Links Beta 3 (4/28/12):

FOR KERNELS WITH +

oc 1.3 GHz: http://min.us/mbeHvK8stA

oc 1.2 GHz: http://min.us/mXGxAwuOF

FOR KERNELS WITHOUT +

oc 1.3 GHz: http://min.us/mcZLDwD1Q

oc 1.2 GHz: http://min.us/mblbotU3ry
[LG Optimus 3D] kidkoala_uk:
Thanks updated the original post with the new kernels.
[LG Optimus 3D] Markyzz:
Links don't work for me.

US blocked maybe?

Sent from my GingerThrilla
[LG Optimus 3D] kirpeace:
File not found
[LG Optimus 3D] sak500:
Anyone tried it on v20g?
[LG Optimus 3D] kidkoala_uk:
Links appear to be back up now, Please try again.

I have added an alternative for any one who can't download using min.us links.

Sak500 it doesn't work on V20G
[LG Optimus 3D] IFLPI:
Can anyone reup on different server, cause all links are down
[LG Optimus 3D] kidkoala_uk:
http://www.box.com/s/8d5d4091d279d24d09af

This not working for you?
[LG Optimus 3D] IFLPI:
Thanks, downloaded without problems
[LG Optimus 3D] becurious:
What does "WITH +" and "WITHOUT +" mean?
[LG Optimus 3D] blackpitbull:
In your phone info, you have kernel 2.6.35.7 or 2.6.35.7+.
[LG Optimus 3D] IFLPI:
But on dna2.0 I had kernel without + (in system info), and this kernel without + caused that wifi was not working. I flashed kernel with + and all is fine. Smooth and battery saving.
[LG Optimus 3D] blackpitbull:
Dna rom is a mix with drivers from 20a rom, 20a roms normaly has the + kernel I think thats it.
[LG Optimus 3D] mrbandwidth:
Warning:

Acura has developed a new version of Beast kernel pre-final in HTCSpain.

However this new version of Beast kernel is ONLY for roms based on v20P (that rom has a new Baseband which is supposed to be Ghost Call free). New roms from Acura will be v20P based.

So, if you are on other roms not v20P-based you should stay with Beast Beta 3.

I post this to clarify it to non-spanish speakers.
[LG Optimus 3D] taxist:
I have had many ghost calls using 20P...
[LG Optimus 3D] kylereid:
is there any benefit of having a kernel with "+" or not? or is it simply the case where you use a kernel with the "+" if that's what you had previously? thanks
[HTC One X] olig1905:
Ok, so I was fed up of waiting for T-Mobile to deliver the 1.28 update. Decided to unlock the bootloader and flash a new rom that is based off of 1.28.

SO:

1) I unlocked bootloader

2)flashed CM 5.8.31

3)nandroid backup

4)this is where it went wrong. tried to use insertCoin it said you need to manually flash boot. img so i fastboot flash boot boot.img

5)then i booted into recovery and tried to install the rom, it failed ( i dont think it finished copying oops) do i try to restore from nandroid.

6) just gets stuck on htc quietly brilliant.

Help Please ( ANy Advice would be brilliant..)

im worried my phone is gonna run out of battery aswell
[HTC One X] incident:
First, you can charge your device in the HTC brilliant screen.

Second, unlock your phone and put 1.26 recovry and then run the original RUU..
[HTC One X] olig1905:
Thanks i just noticed it was charging at the brilliant screen.

Also how?

i have just downloaded to original TMO_UK RUU and was just going to flash the boot.img

EDIT: Downloading (is taking forever)
[HTC One X] jfrock25:
Hi -

Im in the exact same situation as you right now.

I am attempting to follow this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1599748

It has the directions.

After you download the RUU you need to click on it and wait a minute till its running.

After this (and this is where I am stuck) you need to go to start menu and search

%temp% and some folders should show up. Somewhere in this folder is supposed to be a file called Rom.zip

I cant seem to find a rom.zip though. If you do please let me know where???

Thanks and I hope this helps. Scary 650 dollar phone and I cant get it to boot back up. I only blame myself... But apparently this can be fixed.

---------- Post added at 04:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:35 PM ----------

OP -

I dont want it to seem like Im hijacking your thread but I figured I would post in here since we both have the same problems. Hoping we can work through this together.

2 major issues as of now -

1) I could not find the rom.zip file.

2) My phone is now dead and I cant get it back to the HTC brilliant screen. It always boots into fastboot mode.

How can I get my phone to boot into HTC screen to charge it? Has anyone had this issue.

Any help would be soo apreciated...
[HTC One X] olig1905:
Hope you have luck, my biggest issue is that i dont run windows, im going to have to stick the ruu on a usb stick when it finally finishes downloading. and take it to my girlfriends laptop to fix long