yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] munkybeatz:
I just got my Epic4G Touch, about a week ago, moved over from the NS4G. My question is, should I go ahead and root/flash a ROM now, or should I wait until after the official ICS release for this phone?

Wondering if there will be more stable ROMs/etc. after the fact?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sol_671:
Well you ran it stock for a week. I say root and flash, I don't see any downside flashing any roms besides ICS bricking phones it's why I just stick to gingerbread for now. I rooted and flashed a custom ROM after after running it stock for 2 hours and couldn't be happier.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
So let me see here your question is do I spend 10 minutes and try ICs or spend another 10 minutes flashing it back.... This thread will take longer to read and type up than you using sfhubs odin tars and trying it out for yourself....

Also complete stock --- really who does that anymore:D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] phatmanxxl:
First thing I did when I got my phone phone was rooted it and flashed a ROM, I spent about 10 minutes with the phone full stock. That was back in November.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] batting1000:
I say flash. The official update probably won't be out for a couple more weeks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
Wow you lasted 10 minutes.... I felt like I was shooting a Klondike bar commercial... Lets see if he can last 1 minute with his phone not rooted..... LOL

Root! root! root!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
ICS isn't bricking phones, trying to use ICS recovery is. There's a difference.

Also, people are bricking their phones because they refuse to read all instructions and follow them to the letter.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sol_671:
Ya sorry, could've worded it better, was too lazy to proof read. Well flashing roms in ICS just seems risky, even if it's just 5 percent. I use to go crazy flashing the old galaxy s and never worried about brick, I even flash things recklessly because there was Odin. I slowed down and got paranoid when Odin can't even fix the bricks that's been happening here.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mark.J.Linskiy:
I'd say root, flashing could wait until after the source and OTA is out, unless you want to try some GB ROMs.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] munkybeatz:
Rooting/Flashing GB rom now. That's what was concerning me with the ICS, was seeing the bricking issues some were having. Hadn't really read into it much. I've been flashing and using XDA since my first windows phone HTC Tilt on AT&T. I'm not new to flashing or anything, just came off the NS4G as well.

For some reason I always get weary of rooting the device, and flashing a rom the first time. After that I'm a ROM hopper, but that first time always seems a little daunting.

Thanks for the input everyone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] noobtoob:
Listen to esoteric. If you want to flash an ics rom, do it the right way. I nandroid between ics roms on a daily basis, but that is because i read and do it the right way. Check out reactive disorders thread, i probably flashed his test rom 20 times yesterday alone....and anothe 20 today. My phone works just fine. Just stay away from flashing the international version and everything will be just fine. I say give it a go.
[HTC One X] rawfa:
Hi,

I´ve been toying with the idea of getting the One X and I´m wondering if there are any previous Samsung Galaxy users here. I´ve had the GS1 and presently I have the GS2. I watch A LOT of video with it, so the display and multimedia capabilities are a huge deal for me. The GS2 does stellar on both. It plays any formart/codec you may throw at it natively (no need for special players) and there is no need to go on about its´ the mind blowing gorgeous super amoled screen.

Other than these 2 major concerns I´m wondering if you can really notice the benefits of the quad core processor on day to day activities. I´ve watched several benchmarks where the GS2 was not far behind.
[HTC One X] mickfitz:
I just came from the gs2.

The gs2 has nothing on the one x, different class.
[HTC One X] brent8577:
I came from the 2 and this is much better. Black is black enough without sacrificing other colors. Feel free to compare this with the 3 when it comes but I believe this will beat it if you want accurate colors, and not just darker black.
[HTC One X] rawfa:
Thanks, guys. How does it fare format / codec wise?
[HTC One X] brent8577:
It plays my flac in the HTC music app but I havent plugged in my sennheisers yet. It's supposed to sound better than the 2 even with beats off. Mkv is same as any other phone...it won't play bluray quality.
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
Came from the Nexus and the One X pisses all over it. Can't say on codecs as I don't listen to music or watch video on my mobile phone but as a phone it's infinitely better than anything Samsung make
[HTC One X] Goku80:
just to add to that audio sound is way much better than i had on my s2. video quality top notch. All round phone as a media experience is gorgeous..good phone and good investment to get
[HTC One X] Techimplant:
Sold off my galaxy note for this beauty..this is just a different experience altogether in every department..simply blows Sammy away :D

Sent from my Stunning White HTC One X
[HTC One X] audiobookman:
ok to answer the question about video, the built in codecs are lacking. the specs say it will play divx etc but for some reason it wont play these if they are in avi container.

h264 plays fine.

when you go into the gallery it will give you the option to use another player if the internal one wont work, if you select "always use this player" on the chosen app the videos will play seemlessly in the chosen app.

players like mobo player, dice, rockplayer, etc will sort that out for you easy enough.

i have the galaxy tab as well and that plays everything i throw at it with the internal player.

the one x has a much better screen, if you watch the same movie side by side (which i was able to do in carphone warehouse and a utube clip) you will see how much better and faster it is over the s2.

the s3 maybe a different matter though, time will tell
[HTC One X] ra38:
I come from the Galaxy S, S Plus and S2. Don't see myself going back to Samsung anytime soon. Friend of mine went to the Galaxy Nexus and I've successfully made him regret this decision.
[HTC One X] rawfa:
I´ve been reading more and more about the ONE X and it does look like an amazing phone. 2 more doubts:

- How do you guys stick a regular SIM card on the ONE X?

- There are a lot of reviews complaining about the battery life...is this substantiated?
[HTC One X] Goku80:
one you need to get either from your carrier a micro sim like the iphone has or watch youtube videos on how to resize it yourself..best get your carrier to send you a new one they should not charge you for it.

two battery life has been ok for me. will get better with custom kernels but for now i can go a day without charging my phone so i am happy.

overall i would say go for this phone but hold off till tomorrow and see what the s3 is like and compare
[HTC One X] rawfa:
Yes, I was planing on waiting for the GS3 tomorrow....although I´m thinking it will probably cost around us$800.
[HTC One X] Goku80:
then the one x my friend is a good alternative and a gorgeous phone to have even if you do not root. i highly recommend it then as an alternative handset. i have it and i am very happy:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] juan0089:
Hi People i have Samsung Galaxy S II.. i try to install ICS and put SuperUser and now dont turn On....Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
Do you have the I727?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] icenight89:
All the reg trolls just bashed this one eh? Lol

For the op, as stated u need an i727 aka skyrocket to flash roms in this section. My guess is u flash our roms on an original Samsung galaxy s2, which is unfortunately for u, a very different phone. My guess is u bricked it, which basically means U can't fix it, you either have to send it out for repair or warranty it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] droid512:
Wait I loved my Droid x roms u mean I can't flash that.... they both run Android I don't get it???????????????? :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Dinman:
I agree that you should search for help before posting.

But this Guy just paid the ultimate price for being careless ....he borked his phone!

I can't believe some of these comments. Xda (at least for me) has always been a caring & helpful Community of folks who HELP and SHARE.

Is this the image y'all really wanna project? Did y'all lose track of what we're all about? Or will you flame me too?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] D.O.C:
Guys, please treat fellow members appropriately

Forum Rules

2.3 Flaming: XDA was founded as a group of people sharing information about certain mobile phones. Sharing does not involve virtual yelling (flaming) it does involve working together to solve problems in an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Losing your temper and flaming another member, or group of members, is not acceptable behavior.

2.5 Courtesy towards other Members: Treat new members the way you would like to have been treated when you were a new member. When dealing with any member, provide them with guidance, advice and instruction when you can and always with respect and courtesy. Never post in a demanding, argumentative, disrespectful or self-righteous manner.

2.6 All members are expected to read and adhere to the XDA rules.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kr3w1337:
You're right man ...sorry

After reading that again it is a good reminder, I guess the 99999 posts on people flashing s2 regular ROMs on the skyrocket and bricking finally got to me.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] chappatti:
Goo one, D.O.C. !!!! You are always on the ball! :):) Yes, a little bit of tolerance for newbies is good for xda. Or we will push newbies away from the forum, and XDA will suffer ultimately.

In the case of the OP, I would agree that he's pretty much smoked. I would encourage people like him to ask BEFORE flashing. All these ROMs seem so enticing, like Eve's appae, but they are time bombs if you do not know what you're doing...

My 2 cents.......
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rawfa:
Hi,

I´ve been toying with the idea of getting the One X and I´m wondering if anyone here has it. I´ve had the GS1 and presently I have the GS2. I watch A LOT of video with it, so the display and multimedia capabilities are a huge deal for me. The GS2 does stellar on both. It plays any formart/codec you may throw at it natively (no need for special players) and there is no need to go on about its´ the mind blowing gorgeous super amoled screen.

Other than these 2 major concerns I´m wondering if you can really notice the benefits of the quad core processor on day to day activities. I´ve watched several benchmarks where the GS2 was not far behind.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bananalow:
So far i dont see why we need a quad core phone~ most apps even cant fully use the dual core phone~~ :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rawfa:
Why isn´t this the relevant forum? I know many many people who own several high end smartphones and latest addition is not necessarily the main one. There may also be people here who bought the ONE X and decided to go back to the GS2.

I really don´t understand why people need to pollute threads with pointless comments that have nothing to do with what is being discussed.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skimminstones:
i agree. A forum entited Samsung Galaxy SII Question and Answers is quite clearly the correct section to post a thread about the HTC One X

Its obvious, cant see why anyone would think otherwise :rolleyes:

/sarcasm
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rawfa:
What is obvious is that you have a hard time interpreting what you read. Don´t have anything to say...don´t say say it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rawfa:
I agree. Dual core is perfectly fine. I´m enticed by the screen size and the fact that it is supposed to be REALLY good. For this price range I could also go with the Skyrocket HD (slightly smaller screen BUT super amoled...dual core and expandable memory via micro sd card).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skimminstones:
i read perfectly well, you it seems do not. At what point in your post are you asking a question or needing an answer about the Samsung Galaxy S II?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rawfa:
When they create a thread called "General Comparisons" I´ll post there. I´ve explained once that what I´m looking for it´s the opinion of GS2 users...which logically I should get HERE.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] republicano:
even though this forum is for the s2, its ok to have posts like this so we s2 users could discuss about a phone newer than ours

ive been edging about this phone since its a quad and a better screen, but the idea of no micro sd slot, fixed battery and 8mp camera isnt a winner for me, i need room for my CWM recoveries and a spare battery to use while the other is charging, i wouldnt care if the S2 had a better Ppi pixel density but 217 is too low for me in browsing.

its currently not worth upgrading, i dont think a quad will improve the experience on android yet
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skimminstones:
there is quite a large general android section you know :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rawfa:
Again, I´m not interested in the general opinion, I´m interested in the opinion of GS users who moved to or from the One X.
[Xperia Play Android Development] vokal1992:
This Rom won't wipe your Data,but I recomend you to perform a Factory Reset Before Flashing!

This Rom works for Locked and Unlocked Bootloaders!

After any Update I recomend you to wipe Cache!

Your warranty is now void...

I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because your phone
bootloops and your alarm does not go off. Please do some research
if you have any concerns about features included in my ROM before using it!
YOU and only YOU are choosing to make these modifications.

Official:

Discontinued:

Unofficial Ports:

xLOUD

Rooted

Deodexed

ClockWorkMod

Performance Tweaks

Ram Tweaks

Kernel Tweaks

Network and 3G Tweaks

KitKat Icons

KitKat Layouts

KitKat Status Bar

KitKat Widgets

Xperia S Apps

Xperia T Keyboard KitKat Themed

Percentage Battery

Mobile Bravia Engine

Swipe-to-Remove Notifications

Multi-Boot Aware

Gin2KitKat Changelog

For

Locked

Bootloader:

1 - Flash Any Stock Rom Using FlashTools.

2 - Root and install CWM using this pack: Root And CWM.zip

3 - Enter Recovery, Clear Cache and Davilk Cache.

4 - Download Gin2KitKat Rom And Flash it with ClockWorkMod.

5 - Reboot and play for a while.

6 - Reboot a second time and Enjoy!

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For

Unlocked

Bootloader:

1 - Flash Any Stock Rom Using FlashTools.

2 - Flash your favorite kernel.

3 - Enter Recovery, Clear Cache and Davilk Cache.

4 - Download Gin2KitKat Rom And Flash it in Recovery.

5 - Reboot and play for a while.

6 - Reboot a second time and Enjoy!

Gin2JellyBean 2.2.1 (with Xperia Play R800i) by: [MENTION=5052425]DSoundso[/MENTION]

Xperia Play Gin2Jellybean 2013 by: [MENTION=4496831]smokerman[/MENTION]

GIN2JELLYBEAN v 2.3.0 ROM TEST by: [MENTION=4496831]smokerman[/MENTION]

Please do Not Mirror Gin2KitKat Links

Gin2KitKat Mediafire Repository

Part of this Thread was Designed by [MENTION=3299668]janito24[/MENTION]​

XDA:DevDB Information

Gin2KitKat, ROM for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Contributors

vokal1992

ROM OS Version: 2.3.x Gingerbread

ROM Kernel: Linux 2.6.x

ROM Firmware Required: 4.0.2.A.0.xx

Based On: 4.0.2.A.0.84

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 3.3.0

Stable Release Date: 2015-09-24

Created 2013-10-10

Last Updated 2015-09-24
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
(ROM)(GSM)(2.3.7)Gingerbread2ICS featuring Xperia S

*removed due to being majorly outdated*
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
*removed due to being majorly outdated*
[Xperia Play Android Development] Silverstarjigar:
oh wow.. will try and check it out:-);-)
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
Tester no.3
[Xperia Play Android Development] faisaldante:
I'm tempted but tell me one thing how did u get ff vii psxperia don't work on ics right
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
The Rom iitself is 2.3.7 but has ICS User interface and xperia S features. Try enabling software rendering btw. Also what have you got to lose? Backup your current system and If you don't like this then restore.
[Xperia Play Android Development] :
Great, is it for GSM? If so, i will test it!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
Yeah, using on R800i with unlocked bootloader and doom kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
More screenshots as I'm trigger happy :D
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeWCuLTKiNG:
What kinda speed should we expect? Does the gamepad and touchpad work with your rom?
[Xperia Play Android Development] IE-coRe:
Correct me if i an wrong, this is stock gingerbread based but ics and xperia s themed + build prop edited to look like 2.3.7? Just asking.

Gesendet von meinem R800i mit Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
There is a brilliant speed and if you want a little more of a push if your using demanding apps like a n64 emulator you can overclock but it isn't needed. The gamepad and touchpad work in everything I've tested.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
Rom is actual 2.3.7 built and modeled with ICS and Xperia S UI and features. Not a theme, includes system apps and such. Keep in mind this is only a Lite version the heavy version is still to come.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Nabeel_Nabs:
And how did you "build" the rom?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
Lol I'm not the dev vokal1992 is ask him :D I'm a tester and le spokesman, I also make flashable zips and unlock bootloaders
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
Just a heads up. 1)

(soure: his thread on xda)

So you might wanna think twice about including it.

2) You might wanna edit the first post to say that It's a theme for the True Ancestor Mod (source: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25466829&postcount=225) & make sure that jjkkyu is ok with this.

Pax

FSM Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Android Development] Zerosuit Connor:
No setcpu is not included and won't be.

It uses certain elements of the true ancestor series and as far as I know the dev is fine.
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
You might wanna change the link in your second post to his thread, then (hint: point it the SetCPU dev thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=505419 ) :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Theshawty:
How can I turn the contents of an update.zip into a fastboot flashable image file? Let's say I download a CWM-flashable zip file of a ROM and extract all contents from it.

How can I then turn that /system folder into a system.img? Is the process of doing this easy or hard and is it worth the time it takes? Would be sweet to be able to flash your favorite ROM right through fastboot.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mariox26:
hi guys,i need your help,i search for this but i don't find nothing,after last update from asus i decide to root my device and put custom rom,but can't find any method to root my device,i tried unlockroot and not work,thank's in advance:mad:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mackdaddy187:
You can't root it yet. This is what I did:

1. Flash 9.2.1.17 using nvflash (look in this forum, there are threads on page 1 or 2)

2. Install OTA rootkeeper and backup the root using it

3. Update to 9.2.1.17 through the update notification

4. Restore root using OTA rootkeeper

5. ???

6. Profit
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kipghost:
Was able to root 9.2.1.21 using Wolf's ultimate flash and downgrade guide .

That guide needs to be stickied at the top of the thread list as it would've definitely helped avoid similar frustration for new TF101 owners like myself. The current ICS rooting references guide scattered around the forums are outdated.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mariox26:
k,i will try your sugestion,thank's.

i try the wolf's but adb is telling me not recognize the command,i tried outher thing to put tablet in apx but when i start download bat is commig up command prompt after is closing,no hope
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kipghost:
You probably need to reinstall ADB using the latest Android SDK with latest platform tools installed.

1. Ensure USB debugging is enabled in the tablet

2. Install the correct drivers from Asus and install Asus Sync to ensure you get a proper connection. You can verify connection with cmd "ADB devices" and you should see your device with serial #

3. Follow whatever Wolf's method applies to you. I used Method 3 since it was an unrooted TF101 tablet.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] farsight73:
I just did this last night...

1) nvflash back to 9.2.1.17 (my TF101 is B60)

2) use vipermod - root(option 1)

3) Install Voodoo OTA root keeper (press backup/keep root)

4) install recovery installer apk (by guever)

5) flash update 9.2.1.21 update zip (by lizard)

6) restore root using via rootkeeper.

7) somehow my root was not properly restored. setCPU, rootExplorer work fine but titaniumBackup failed for insuficient root access. (this was due to su is not present in system/xbin)

8) no worry... flash root superuser 3.0.7 zip via CWM (by Wolf)

9) finnally clean 9.2.1.21 with Root and CWM running like heaven!!

10) these guys (vipermod, guever, lizard, Wolf) are legends!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] joefloater:
This sounds great, I am on 9.2.1.21 using CWM and my Transformer can't be detected in Windows in order to nvflash back to .17. If anyone has any suggestions that I can try please let me know. btw I no longer have a recovery, just Android on his back with red triangle exclamation mark:confused::confused:
[Eee Pad Transformer General] farsight73:
Importantly your TF101 must be B60 or below... At B70 or above, nvflash will not work.

Preparing to nvflash..

1. Connect cable to computer and turn device ON while holding Volume Up. Screen will stay off, but USB will come on.

2. Find “APX” device in Device manager and update driver, then point it at usbpcdriver directory from the extracted nvflash.zip

3. Run download.bat (windows)

4. Wait it to finish and it will reboot into a virgin 9.1.2.17 stock...

But if you know cmd and linux commands.. Use Wolf's guide in general thread to put your way back on track...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mariox26:
mine it is B80 and not working nvflash,any chance to downgrade to .17?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Saav:
Yes, someone already linked you once.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622628

And btw this is the development area, not Q&A.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] therock9:
Sorry, I am not quite sure what do I need to do in step 9?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] hapahopi:
If you can nvflash, just use Brk's root toolkit. I just rooted my B60 with this.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] xbs:
Did the exact same thing and now i'm on .21, Rooted and CWM...

Now, Can I use guevor's kernel with ASUS stock rom (9.2.1.21)?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Saav:
Yes, both guevor's and TestyMeh kernels are compatible with the stock rom. You may need to try different versions to see which one suits you best as a lot of users reported different behaviors with the same kernels.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mariox26:
why is not working for me nvflash?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] therock9:
For step 1-4, after I finished, shouldn't I be able to use setcpu and overclock my tab? Why is my maximum clock speed still 1000 mHz?

How can I overclock it? Thanks