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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spaceinvad3rs:
So I just bought a Galaxy Nexus and decided to update the OS from 4.0.1 to 4.0.4. I unlocked the bootloader perfectly fine and then went to go install the actual OS and now my phone won’t load properly (when I turn it on, it stays on the Google load screen with an unlocked lock icon).

I try to wipe data/factory reset (using ClockworkMod Recovery) but all it says is:

Even choosing anything from the sdcard to install a zip file gives me the error or:

Any help to fix this problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] smokerjoker420:
run into this problem before

I've run into this problem before with various different phones. Try looking up the going to stock tutorials. I've found that doing even the little steps can fudge up the operation. Also check to see if you were going to the right 4.0.4 for your phone. Little details always get me. Good luck!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andrewjrr:
I have had this problem with my GNex.. I tried a few things to fix it, but eventually ended up using the Toolkit in the development section to restore it to stock. Hope it works for you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spaceinvad3rs:
Thanks for the help guys. I just decided to flash the phone again with the images (maybe I did it wrong the first time?).

Everything works fine now but my connections are fairly weak on the phone now (both Wifi and 3G/HSPA). Is this normal?
[HTC Sensation] Prenihility:
Alright, there are a couple of albums showing up more than once,with particular songs. My guess is ID3 tags? They all seem the same, never had any problems with my iPod/iTunes with those tracks.

Any solutions?
[HTC Sensation] Prenihility:
I give up, no idea what to do/what the actual problem is.

Any ideas? Searched; people editing registry values, i think it goes beyond my problem.
[HTC Sensation] Prenihility:
Anyone, anyone?

Why are some albums showing more than once?
[HTC Sensation] Hamoonfarsa:
Just make sure all of your songs in album have the same album artist. you can check it in windows. select all of your songs, then right click>properties>details.:)
[HTC Sensation] kellyq:
Propably You don't have proper id3tag applyed to all your mp3, I have the same if I put some songs without album cover to my music library. You can use e. g. id3tag edytor to check and eventually download proper cover art

Wysyłane z mojego Sensation za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[HTC Sensation] Retardz N'Liarz:
I can confirm it's ID3 Tag issue, make sure that ALL the fields about artist/writer/composer/album/track number/album number are the same for all the songs.
[HTC Sensation] bmwsensation:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1567538

Look at this was struggeling with it to

Now its all organized

Only the backcover alligement won't work for me

send with my sensi
[HTC Rezound] xXezmacXx:
I saw somewhere on here that you can use a paper clip and electrical tape to achieve S-OFF? Does this work and if so could someone please detail on how I do this, I'd greatly appreciate it. I don't have any wire laying around so this would be nice if it works. Also, I apologize if this has been posted before.

Thanks!
[HTC Rezound] kyle4269:
Take a look at this thread...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1612035
[HTC Rezound] Afro Samurai:
Read up here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1612035
[HTC Rezound] hardfallen87:
you can literally use anything metal that you want. Wire, paper clip, anything. Just make sure you insulate it in some way using tape or something non conductive just to be safe, if not you could potentially cause the static on your body to short something out.
[HTC Rezound] Andro X:
This is what I used. I just wrapped up the paper clip with electrical tape.
[HTC Rezound] brando56894:
I'm guessing you didn't see the 5+ threads about S-Off :rolleyes:
[HTC Rezound] rockingondrums:
Big, gold paperclip wrapped in scotch tape. Got it on my first try.
[HTC Rezound] Andro X:
I like seeing these pics lol.
[HTC Rezound] 2Noob4U:
New to Verizon and New to Paperclips???

This is what it has come to... Paperclips?!?

I've S=OFF'ed my HTC Mytouch Slide, & Sensation (thanks AlphaRev)

What is the difference between S=OFF and Permaroot? (Apparently what I did 5 minutes ago) Bought the phones less than 3 hours ago haha

I just want better battery life, a custom rom w/ tethering, and O/Cing

This is freaking crazy... ha ha

let me know
[HTC Rezound] youngpettyboi:
I used a paperclip myself. But I actually never used any insulation around it or anything. Just washed my hands real good, and went at it for about 10 mins. Timing is everything. Very easy to do but gettin the timing right is key.
[HTC Rezound] Cares:
I guess you don't anything about ESD then? Washing your hands has nothing to do with static electricity. You could have fried your phone...
[HTC Rezound] rockingondrums:
Hey man, don't knock the paperclip. It, along with duct tape, can do some pretty marvelous things. :D

Let's say you have a late 80s / early 90s Toyota car. Before ODB was a requirement in the US. Toyota had their own set of engine codes, and these were supposed to be accessed in the fuse box with a diagnostic tool. Well, rather than drop $50 or whatever ridiculous number of dollars on the tool from an Toyota parts dealer, you could simply connect the two points with a paperclip, turn on Accessory power, and get engine codes. (Y)
[HTC Rezound] oblivion12:
those are some ghetto looking paperclips =P im far to paranoid about my phone exploding to use a rig like that. i just used cat-5, everyone and their mom has at least one of those laying around somewhere you can strip. took me three tries to get s-off though.
[HTC Rezound] 2Noob4U:
I ghettoed it up last night with my masking tape wrapped paper clip and did two rezounds... My wife's and mine.

I guess don't knock it till ya try it
[HTC Rezound] xXezmacXx:
is the one i made below fine to use?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4598810/IMAG0179.jpg

if so, now i just go ahead and follow the directions on the OP to get s-off? that simple? anything else i need to knew before i begin since im a complete noob.
[HTC Rezound] JustSomeDude:
That should work fine, looks like what I used a few hours ago to get s-off myself. Just make sure you've read the instructions and the FAQs a few times to make sure you understand what you're doing, and don't get frustrated if it takes you a bunch of times to get the timing of the wire trick right.
[HTC Rezound] nrfitchett4:
I miss timed the wire trick the first time so on the second I just kept tapping until the program proceeded.
[HTC Rezound] xXezmacXx:
few quick questions before i try.

1. i just hold the power and volume button to get into the hboot screen. i do the wire trick here to get s-off?

2. currently my phone says "tampered" and "unlocked". once i get s-off i can ruu back to firmware that will restore my phone back to its factory state, right? in case i need to return it? that will remove the tampered from my phone?
[HTC Rezound] xXezmacXx:
wow i finally got it, took a bunch of times. was i suppose to install the JuopunutBear hboot? I chose yes but had no idea what it meant?
[HTC Rezound] EmerikL:
Yes thats fine. You can do fastboot commands with that hboot.
[HTC Rezound] JustSomeDude:
Congrats! And yeah, that's fine, just make sure to read* very carefully if you ever need to s-on for a return/sale/whatever, you'll need to flash back to a stock hboot before doing so (I think I read that trying to s-on with the modded hboot is one of the few ways to truly brick your phone).

*If you hadn't noticed, the moral of the story here is always read read and read some more to make sure you know what you're doing. ;)
[HTC Rezound] Kane5581:
Its not as big of deal as people make it. Its kinda like wearing a helmet when rollerblading, sure you could get hit by a car but what are the chances, I have been building my own PC's and messing with electronics forever, I clean my $3000 gaming pc out once a month with a standard vacuum cleaner which is one of the most staticy things there is and I have never had a problem. So unless you have been playing sock hockey on the carpet all day don't worth about it.
[HTC Rezound] fernando sor:
More like 13+ lol
[HTC Rezound] billybob275:
In a nutshell (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong):

Permaroot is just getting Root to stick after a reboot. The locked bootloader will prevent root from staying on the phone since it prevents changes made to system files on certain partitions.

HTC Dev Bootloader Unlock will serve the needs of a lot of people. You can have permaroot, flash roms, and kernels. It unlocks enough that you can flash roms and kernels, but still keeps certain partitions, the firmware, and radios protected so that you can't flash those if they're not signed by HTC/Verizon. This is, in theory, safer since you're less likely to corrupt your firmware and/or brick the phone.

The downside is since certain things are still protected, flashing roms with different kernels require a couple extra steps to flash the boot.img (containing the kernel) in the bootloader instead of along with the rom in recovery. Also, you can't return to an older official firmware (ie; go from ICS hboot to GB hboot), only flash newer versions.

S-Off toggles off the secure check for signed files. This allows you to flash kernels with roms (much like other HTC devices) without the additional steps in the bootloader. Just flash the rom in recovery, and it installs everything for you (rom + kernel/boot.img). You can also go back to older versions of the firmware since there's no security check.

The caveat to this is this leaves your phone exposed to a few more ways to permanently brick it. You are free to flash radios, firmware, etc, but if something goes wrong, the phone may be toast (the whole "with more power comes more responsibility" thing).

"Paperclip trick" is just the method used to expose a vulnerability in the phone's security to allow J-bear's script to do its thing. Using the wire to connect the two pins causes a short in the phone, which forces it to boot in a sort of safe/diagnostics mode (please correct me on this, I don't know what the mode is called). When its in that state, the J-bear script capitalizes on that vulnerability, and tells the phone to turn the secure flag off (S-Off). On a very high, non-technical level, it's doing essentially the same thing as the AlphaRevx methods, but it requires that shorting trick to expose the vunlerability "get its foot in the door", so to speak.

FYI: My phone is S-Off because I don't mind taking the chance of bricking my phone. If it happens, its my own fault.

EDIT: Just noticed this thread that explains things better than I can: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1660345
[HTC Rezound] Jason L:
I know this works but it is just funny seeing all the jumpers etc to turn S off
[HTC Rezound] xXezmacXx:
Ok I think I'm in some trouble, I don't know what's going on? I followed thatsricci post last night.

I finally got s-off last night. I wanted to upgrade to the latest ICS leak. This is what my phone read after s-off:

I then wanted to update the radio, etc, to the latest ICS leak. The guy in the above post told me to download 3.14.605.5 and install that. Well I renamed it, placed it on my sdcard, went into the bootloader and installed it. After it installed it kept taking me back to the bootloader again to install it. I'm guessing it keeps trying to install b/c the ph98img.zip is still on my sdcard? So I just put a blank sdcard in and it finally took me to the main screen, this is what it reads now:

I tried to click on recovery and it just takes me to this: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4598810/2012-05-18_13-20-18_125.jpg

I then read on Android Police that to install the latest ICS leak that:

I didn't even see this warning, it's my fault though.

What can I do to fix this?
[HTC Rezound] rockingondrums:
Well my first question to you is: Did you install it a second time? You're supposed to. Let HBOOT install the RUU.exe that you've renamed to PH98IMG.zip, TWICE. You'll notice the second time that a bunch of different items get installed, if you watch the progress bar.

Also, don't go by the Android Police story on it. It's damn confusing, and that's coming from a guy that's been doing as much to the Rezound as was possible (first was temp root and desensing / debloating, then came HTC dev unlocking, then came relocking and stock ruu'ing for touchscreen warranty, then came flashing leak RUU for new radios (every leak there has been), then s-off'ing). I've been here with every new advancement and that AP page even confuses me, so just ignore it. Get all your info from here on XDA. I'm pretty sure the way AP words it is complete Bullsh*t. RUU works just fine, as long as you RElock. You don't have to be original "locked".

The problem is, I don't know the problem that you're at. I've never been there. If you can go back to HBOOT, try doing that second PH98IMG install if you never did. Let us know how it goes.
[HTC Rezound] xXezmacXx:
i installed the ph98img aka the leak again and it worked. so after it initially installed i prob should have installed it again. now im just trying to get recovery to work lol.
[HTC Rezound] rockingondrums:
So it boots now or just gets stuck at HTC logo? Can you get to hboot? Is it only from there you can't get to to recovery? If you can still get to hboot, just download Amon Ra 3.15 (GB and ICS) and flash it via fastboot. So delete that PH98IMG off the card now that you don't need it (or put in a card that doesn't have a PH zip), boot up to fastboot, connect via USB to computer, hboot should then say "fastboot USB". You should already have the 3 components required for fastboot commands in one folder, together (adb.exe, fastboot.exe, AdbWinApi.dll). If you've ever used HTC dev unlock it should have made you download a zip with all three of these files.

Just save Amon ra recovery image to this same folder, rename it to "recovery.img" for the sake of convenience.

Assuming you have Windows 7, just hold down SHIFT while you right click inside this folder somewhere (NOT on a file, just somewhere in the folder) and choose "Open command window here". Then type in: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

I think that's the exact command anyway.
[HTC Sensation] ofservice:
do it have differnce between Sense rom camera and CM9 Camera? (for example: quality)
[HTC Sensation] alexmaras:
On OpenSensation you have the option of using the sense resolution. There may be some "quality tweaks" on the sense camera, but from my experience the CM9 camera works great.

When you go into camera on OpenSensation you have the option of 8MP 16:9 or a couple others. the only real difference is there are more tweaks on Sense and the interface for the CM9 camera is more space consuming.
[HTC Sensation] Tinchoska:
sorry for realive this, but this is the only reason i keep sense on my phone, to laggy. is there another difference? for example with cmx aokp touchcream?
[General Questions and Answers] luqskywalker:
Hey guys, I've flashed the UltiMIUIcs http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1550689 after flashing, I can't seem to turn on the wi-fi. I've flashed other ROMs too, wiped the cache, factory reset...so I can't seem to find a solution. Can anyone help me?:confused:
[General Questions and Answers] NLsalvador:
First of all, check if the mac adress on wifi works. Secondly, i had the same issue on my HTC HD2 and therefor i used a small programm called 'Task 29'. It erases all your phone memory and after that i began to flash a new rom. And than Wifi worked again! I don't know if Task 29 is available on your phone. Otherwise, if i were you i'd flashed the rom again or otherwise try to flash a different kernel (maybe it is kernel related, i suggest to search in the thread if others users have the same problem)

Greetings,

Arjan
[General Questions and Answers] darkfalcon59:
well i got a problem at i install Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) + Sense UI 3.6 + Beats Audio and my wifi calling is no working i need to unchek the the location marks and when i go the wifi calling it say enabling but it never come on top im been searching but i dont know whats the cause if theres a solution to that or someone knows please send message here or private really will like the help
[General Questions and Answers] onurer007:
Hello, i have the same problem

i updated to 4.0.3 and after update, my wifi has began not to work.

abnormal resets have been occuring.

is anyone who solved this problem?

thanks in advance.
[Nook Color General] agemyth:
Hey people. I've been thinking on the idea of trading my Nook Color for an E-ink powered e-reader for a few days now. The Nook Color still retails for $150 and mine is rooted and in great condition so should still be reasonably valuable.

I'm looking for opinions on the whole E-ink vs LCD display for reading. I have found that with my year+ with the rooted NC that the apps and games are just distractions. I have a decent Android phone if I really want that kind of stuff. All that matters to me is the reading experience. I have never personally used an E-ink reader, but the LCD does not seem to bother me that much except for the lower battery life an LCD screen device has.

Also, do you guys think trading a Nook Color for something like the Kindle Touch or Nook Simple Touch is a reasonable trade? If I'm lucky I could try for a Kindle Keyboard, or is that pushing it? I'm not looking to rip people off or to be ripped off too much. I just want an E-ink reader I think.

Lastly, if I were to find a person I wanted to trade with, does anyone know a secure way to trade items with someone on the internet? How would we both be able to mail our devices off knowing that we will get the other device? Is there a website to do such a thing?
[Nook Color General] slack04:
I like the look of e-ink screens better than any LCD, but I really like being able to read in the dark or low light. If they can figure out how to light the letters (not the background) I'll switch, but until then I'm sticking with LCD. (BTW- I got both a NC and an NST with the ebay deal a few weeks back. Gave the NST to mom...).
[Nook Color General] bobtidey:
I use Kindle e-Ink keyboard, Nook Color and TouchPad and smartphone. For me, if I am reading a book it is always the Kindle; best display for pure reading, easy page turning to avoid distractions, lightweight and superb battery life. However, only good for reading, I have used the browser in desperation for its 3G connectivity but not a pretty experience. The Nook Color remains my choice device for portable general tablet use, browsing, email and general apps. The Touchpad performs the same role but mainly around the home. Although the phone can perform similar role to Nook I don't like the limitations of the smaller screens.

Instead of swapping maybe the easiest way would be to sell your device on eBay and similarly buy the Kindle the same way. The prices seem comparable so would end up like a swap but give you extra flexibility and security.

Obviously there are dedicated swap sites like swap.com but they rely on ratings to identify trustworthy swappers and therefore are a bit limited in finding one-off swappers.
[Nook Color General] leapinlar:
It also depends on how you get your books. If you have been buying from B&N, stay with B&N (epub). Same with kindle (mobi). You want to keep your library. Also you want to have a device easy to sideload your books if you have another source.

And I would for sure go for some kind of touch screen. My friend has the 2nd generation kindle that is easy on the eyes, but horrible to operate. The screen flashes when you turn pages. I know the new generations are better, but be warned. I'm kind of intrigued by the new nook touch with glow light.
[Nook Color General] agemyth:
Thanks for the good input guys.

The word on the internet is pretty unanimous about the e-ink and lcd debate for simply reading. E-ink is the way to go.

There is a good sale on Kindles going on just for today here:

http://1saleaday.com/flash/

If I can make a decision before they sell out I could end up with one of those. The Glow Light Nook Touch would be nice though since I would not have to feel the need to buy an expensive case with a light in it.

Is there a place on XDA to sell devices? If anyone is interested, here's my Ebay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120910008857&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123

Thanks again for the help guys.
[Nook Color General] J515OP:
Go for the Nook Simple Touch with LED back light. Nothing better right now and you should break about even cost wise. You'll get a better pure reading experience and still be able to read in low light conditions. Good luck :)
[Nook Color General] derelict:
I've had my NC for a little over a year and a few months ago I bought a Nook Simple Touch. I found that for pure reading, I like the e-ink screen much better. Also the fact that the NST is much lighter and the battery life is super long were big pluses. I picked the NST over the Kindle and other versions because the NST can be rooted. I like having SOME of the perks of customizable launch screens (I'm using go launcher) and running some apps that I use when I travel (like Tripit, weather, etc). But I use the NST primarily for reading. I use the NC now mostly for news apps (such as Pulse), calendar management, some financial apps and the occasional game during a long flight.

But now that the NST with the glow light is available, I am salivating over that since the only downfall to my NST is that I can't read in the dark (or on a plane without disturbing everyone sitting around me on a TPAC flight).

So if reading is your number one activity, I would say e-ink is definitely worth it. But I would hang on to the NC unless you really have zero use for it.
[Nook Color General] Strouperman369:
If all you care about is the reading experience, e-ink wins hands down. My Nook Simple Touch is easy to read anywhere, goes months on a charge, and has expandable storage. Amazon Kindles don't have sd capability, which isn't a big deal on the e-ink readers (e-books are tiny) but it just annoys me enough to not want to buy from them. Maybe I'm petty.
[Nook Color General] bobstro:
I've had both a NOOK Color (~1.5 years) and NOOK Simple Touch (~6 months), and use them both extensively for reading. While the NST is unbeatable for battery life and direct sunlight reading, it does require lighting to read. If I were looking at an eInk device again, I'd definitely consider the new NST with GlowLight to handle low light situations. I have not found the clip-on LCD lights satisfactory at all.

Choosing between one or the other exclusively is also tough. The NC screen is gorgeous. With careful selection of settings, battery life is not bad. Unless I'm reading outdoors in direct sunlight, the display is quite readable. The screen size is also well suited to ebook reading. I don't think I'd like dumping the NC altogether.

The NST is definitely handier. I like reading on it. Just not as much as on the NC. The screen flicker of eInk is definitely a tradeoff. The smaller size is another. Just be sure you really like the eInk experience before selling your NC at a loss.

As a direct 1:1 trade? It's a good deal for someone, just not you! You might be as well off just selling your NC, then picking up a NST refurb.
[HTC Inspire 4G] nymikey:
just want to know what radio/ril combo people in P.R. are using. i'm currently using CoreDroid 9.4 on my Htc Inspire 4G. Thanks in advance!!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Reinaldo33897:
I would stay with the one that came with your phone. Radios are based on your region where your at. So the carrier gives you the radio that works best for where your located. An old saying why fix what is not broken.
[HTC Inspire 4G] GuestK007:
trufax. In my experience and even reading of others, there is no radio that will just give you an "OMG this is awesome" experience. And even havign the same phone and in the same house can have different experiences with different radios.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Techgod:
Is there a possible way to map the back button to kill the foreground app just like in cyanogenmod???
[Optimus One, P500, V General] watusi:
yes....goto developement then tick stop app via long press
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Joel Chan:
Not all roms have that feature