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[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Short answer...yes...a nand restore is possible...works best with the same recovery image

used for the backup when it was first made...issues I've come across are md5 errors,

missing boot and recovery .img's. I'be done this twice...once with the early leaked ics,

restored just fine.....last nite when I tried with my partners tab we had all sorts of probs,

by the time we realised why it was too l8...thankfully I had an old 3.1 backup we threw on

then OTA'ed up to 3.2 again....same applies going back to ics via nand.

Otherwise its a full downgrade via timmydeans euu or a full package update.zip from vaches thread....

be interested in knowing how u get on, good luck:)
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
You mean that I can revert back to HC 3.2 by doing a CWM Restore and flashing firmware(s) that vache has provided? :)
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
On hc bootie

Yeh restore back

If restore is corrupted then yeh vaches thread
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
But no risk bricking? :)
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Plenty of info here

Post 13 for update.zip method

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1626724

Euu downgrade how to

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1516012

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lol, yeh m8 always a risk:):) but seriously if u can follow instructions u won't have any probs..
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
But can I download the 3.2/3.1/3.0.1 stock ROM and just flash it in CWM in ICS leak without anything else?
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
yes if you're talking about the stock roms from vaches thread, you need the full rom package - you cant just use an 'update' package as they need a full rom to work properly....

for instance my original HC3.2.1 Stock build is 7.014.15_COM_GEN1

and theres no FULL Rom for 3.2.1, so i have to use the HC 3.2 FULL instead

.....Acer_A500_7.006.03_COM_GEN1.zip

Once flashed, thankfully I recieve the 2 small OTA Updates to get up to 3.2.1 again

Another couple of days the ICS OTA d/l'ed and installed with no probs....

is that clearer or am i making things worse????:)
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
I'm understanding more :) but is there a way to find out which ROM was on my tablet out-of-the-box (for the first time I started using my tablet :) )?
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Also vache's thread doesn't have Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN1 only GEN2. What's the difference between those two? Do you happen to know the build before Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN1?

Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
.maybe 4.010.24-38 range ??? But I'm guessing .....:-) depends what region u are...google yr build no. Good way 2 fin out and U may find a full stock rom - then u only need to flash it and wait for the ota

U could go all the way back to 3.0.1 and your tab will update itself to the right ,build.....then

U only need to pick from gen1 or Gen 2.....d/l an euu pkg from the bottom of the post-this will wipe all yr data so be warned.....that's why update.zip is first choice for many d/graders - they get to keep all their crap, lol

but personally, there are issues in Stock ICS, some have and some don't - I dont.- anything i can do to minimize conflicts, then I do it:) - remember too ICS is a major OS upgrade - not all app are fully optimised for ICS - and Acer are happy to release buggy builds - u can see how those 3 things alone can add up to potential conflicts

I like the idea of being clean, clean , clean :D:D:D and encourage others to stickto build path if ya can to minimize probs further down the line.....

The other thing is, u could just upgrade to ICS full stock Gen 1 as it seems 7.006.01 and 7.006.03 are running on this same build now:):)

Don't ya just love android - u get 2 choose how u want things - then the fun of fixing it when u break it, lol
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Yeah, speaking of problems. I just flashed Acer_A500_4.010.38_COM_GEN1 through CWM (install zip from sdcard) and now my tablet stops at blinking Android logo. Any suggestions what I should flash or anything? And yes, I did a backup of my rom before flashing and I have uid. Also I don't care if my stuff goes I have backed up everything I need. :( :)
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Oooops.... from vaches site???????

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Do u still have cwm??
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Yup, from vache's site. I don't think I have CWM because if I insert my external sdcard and press Vol- + Power then it says "Booting custom recovery image" and then Android comes up with gearwheels come up and it starts loading then hangs and finally it restarts and again the blinking Android comes up. When I do it without external sdcard the Android logo shows only an exclamation mark in the middle of Android logo. Any suggestions? :( :)
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Which one u d/l

Did u extract update.zip and flash

Did it need decrypting first and did u do that

Can try reflash but need answers to these questions first

Don't do anything just yet
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
I flashed this version: Acer_A500_4.010.38_COM_GEN1

I extracted update.zip and opened it in computer with no problems

I don't think it needed decrypting, but I'm not sure.

Also I did wipes before flashing (data, cache, dalvik and battery).
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
K m8 try reflash

VolDwn pwr

If that don't work then

Try using hard reset:

1) Turn off your tablet,

2) Rotation lock to your left;

3) Press Vol+ (which is closest to rotation lock) and power on simultaneously

4) As soon as the tablet vibrates you can release the power on button and

you should start to switch rotation lock left and right till you see

Erasing Userdata... Erasing Cache... Vol+ is still pressed;

5) The tablet starts to format

6) Your tablet will be as clean as it can be.
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Ok, will try when I get back. Will reply when I do it.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
If hard reset don't work an u still no boot

Have to d/l gen1 EUU at end first post vaches thread

This will take u back to 3.0.1

At present u have stock recovery loaded

What rom u coming from????

It's freakn l8/early here m8, need few zzzzz's

I be back l8r.....good luck
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Ok :) I come from Taboonay ICS leak ROM.
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Thank You So Much! Hard Reboot Worked! Thanks! :)
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
sweetaz my friend.... all part of the service!!!!:):):) keep us in touch regarding ya OTA

EDIT: Delete/rename that update.zip from your ext-sd m8

can cause ya headaches when u forget that its still there.....:):)
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Right now it downloaded something 7.00x... and about 350mb :)

EDIT: I removed my external sdcard before update :)
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
lookin good, fingers crossed:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

and cpuid???? ya got that too ay??
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Now it has updated to Acer_A500_7.014.01_COM_GEN1 and the Android version is 3.2.1. Right now it says my tablet is up-to-date and has no updates. No ICS yet :)

Well, the uid.txt came with my previous ROM when I backed it up using CWM. Right now I don't know :)
[Acer Iconia A500] Fox05:
Today I finally received my ICS update :)
[General Questions and Answers] A.J:
Hello,

I would like to hear some advice about which device I should buy please, HTC Sensation or Motorola Atrix 2.

I have HD2 in mean time and I love the development stuff, and the custom roms more than official updates, but also in same time I don't mind buying the Atrix 2 if it's really good device, so please help.

Oh one more question does anyone know if the Atrix 2 would get an official update to ICS or not? thank you so much in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] ross1998:
I have atrix 2 right now and love it. It is getting official ics. We already found way to unlock bootloaders and now are devs are working on custom kernal that works with kenex so im sure ounce thats done the custom roms will start flowing in.
[HTC EVO 3D] salihk.:
Hello everyone,

I've been using Htc Evo 3d for one week. So far only the battery life makes me upset. For generally, i am happy to have this phone. I don't play so much with this phone however at the end of the day it dies so easily. For example today i took this phone from charger at 12 am and now 12 pm the battery is dead now. 12 h with moderate usage. 10 minutes phone call, 10 minutes web searching, all the time whatsapp, no taking photos, no game playing. And i discover some strange thing. At some level of my battery it is consumed much rapidly and some point it stops. Especially, the last 10 percentage the consumption is very low. In order to drain the battery i play games. To sum up, is it a calibration problem ? Is it a system bug ? (I use wifi all the time, 3g is mostly shut down, gps never open, brightness manual and when i am indoor it is almost zero). Mostly display consumes the huge amount of the energy of the battery. In order to improve my battery what can i do by physically. For example can i recalibrate my battery ? Because the consumption level is so different at some certain percentage. For example my battery never fills up to %100 always starts from %99 even the green light turns on it is always % 99. The voltage when the device is plugged always getting higher and at the end of the charging process it reaches 4.340 V. I guess it is very high degree.

What should i do ?
[HTC EVO 3D] respectagain:
You probably have an application causing a wakelock. Get Better Battery Stats from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1179809 and use it to check
[HTC EVO 3D] salihk.:
I actually don't know much about android phones. I use stock rom and the software never modified. I tell you about my battery usage.

My battery status is %18 and the usage:

Display: %46 = 1h52m

Voice call: %25 = 32m

Google maps: %8= 4h25m

Cell standby: %6= 12h10m

Phone idle: %4= 11h18m

Wifi: %1 = 3h11m

Did you face same problem ? Actually i don't know it is normal or there is something wrong about my phone. If you think there is an unusual usage, i will bring the phone to the tecnical service or if you think this is normal Htc Evo 3d battery usage, i am thinking to sell it someone else.
[HTC EVO 3D] tgruendler:
You are complainging that you are getting almost 2 hours of display on time? That is pretty decent definetly if you still have 18%.
[HTC EVO 3D] salihk.:
Are you thinking 2 hours is enough. I don't agree with you. I am using whatsapp all day even if i don't use i look up some websites checking emails and i fill 2 hours at the end of the day. Could you provide your usage ?
[HTC EVO 3D] tgruendler:
Well...lets see...from I can see on your usage:

Display: %46 = 1h52m (decent)

Voice call: %25 = 32m (normal even though you said 10 minutes)

Google maps: %8= 4h25m (there is something wrong here)

Cell standby: %6= 12h10m (what about your time without signal?)

Phone idle: %4= 11h18m (normal)

Wifi: %1 = 3h11m (so out of 11 hours, you were on wifi for only 3?)
[Motorola Atrix 2] captaincado:
This weeks flyer has the ATRIX 2 for free, with a 2 year contract.

Sent from my MB865 on Sonya V4....and loving it.
[Motorola Atrix 2] captaincado:
Just to give a heads up...:)

Sent from my MB865 on Sonya!¡!
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
Awesome, thanks for the heads-up! Too bad most of us already paid for our A2 ;).

It's kind of sad, though... when a phone is free w/ contract it's like labeling the phone as outdated :(.
[Motorola Atrix 2] captaincado:
I'm not so sure..I got mine 3 months ago @ Best Buy for free with a contract, might of been a mistake on their part, but I snapped it up, I love free!!!!

Sent from my MB865 on Sonya!¡!
[Motorola Atrix 2] MagicXB:
I don't think it was a mistake....I got my Atrix 2 for a penny at Best Buy back in November, and that was within a month of the Atrix 2's release. :D
[Motorola Atrix 2] Calundle:
I got mine for $50 the week it came out, then Radio Shack did a deal for free and Best Buy refunded me.
[Motorola Atrix 2] kindacrazyazn:
I did the same. Can't say no to our phone for free!
[Motorola Atrix 2] gtabfish:
I did the same but the best Best Buy could do was charge me a penny...
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darklord74:
My latest version of Swype (Ver. 3.26.92D.38303.t0.8611.ENSP) covers the text entry field so I can't see the text that I am inputting.

I didn't have this problem when using the previous version of Swype on Android 4.0. However after installing Android 4.0.4 and updating to the latest version of Swype that is supposed to have ICS support, I now experience this issue.

Does anybody know how to fix this? Is it an ICS issue (i've noticed it with other keyboards as well but it's worse with Swype) This has rendered the GoSMS popup window useless and also happens in the browser when inputting text as well as other apps. Very annoying.

I've been using SlideIt as a temporary measure but it sucks and the issue still happens with SlideIt as well but when I close the keyboard and reopen it the text field will move upwards and with Swype this doesn't work.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evil_fish:
Did you type in portrait mode or landscape mode. for me portrait mode works ok. but I suffer the same problem in landscape mode.

Sry about my English. hope you understand.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darklord74:
i rarely use landscape mode.

This is so annoying i've stopped using swype. no replies, does this not effect anybody else???:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Stang5_o2002:
Ive searched and read and searched some more. Learned a lot about how to root and the best methods. But what I cant find is the answer to my specific question. I have a new Galaxy S2 skyrocket on at&t running the latest 2.3.6. If I were to root it using the guide on this site, will I lose all my contacts, pica, apps, and settings? Contacts and pics I'm not so worried about because I can back them up to my Pc. But since this is my first android phone (after 4yrs of iphones), it took me about 2 weeks of messing with the settings and notifications and sms apps and so on to get it just how I like it. I'm affraid if I wipe all that by rooting it then ill never be able get it back. Most of the stuff I just figured out by tinkering and trying new stuff till I got what I liked.

Anyway, if anyone can answer that question or point me in the right direction to a rooting process that wont cause me to lose all my stuff, id greatly appreciate it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] occupational_hazard:
There is a sticky at the top of the general forums section that will explain it all. How to root 2.3.6 and all that. And no you will not lose data. Is there a particular reason why you wish to root?

This should be for 2.3.6. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1340526
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Stang5_o2002:
Just wanted to remove (or freeze) some of the bloatware. And maybe down the road as I get more comfortable with all this I may try custom roms and things like that. I can jailbreak an Iphone with my eyes closed and had mine customized every which way. This android stuff is awesome but very complicated compared to ios.

I did read the sticky but didn't see anywhere that it answered my specific question about losing settings and such. Today is the first time I've had access to a pc all week and was doing all the searching\reading on my phone. If its in there I must have over looked it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] occupational_hazard:
What baseband are you on? You can find this under settings>about phone. Once you are rooted, titanium backup ( which you find in Play Store) will be your best friend for app back up and restore. It would also be advisable to also flash a version Clockwork mod recovery and make up a backup to restore just in case you soft brick for whatever reason.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Stang5_o2002:
I just did this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1340526

Actually very easy. Went smooth and I'm now rooted with superuser installed. Now I just need to learn what steps to do next to get the most out of this beast.

Baseband is I727UCLA3 by the way. If you've got any more tips I'll take all the info I can get :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] WhatzinyourphonE:
Next time search before posting please. Make it a habit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Stang5_o2002:
Actually, as stated in my original post, I did search. I couldn't find the answer to my specific question about losing data and settings and having to start from scratch. Occupational_Hazzard was kind enough to give me the info thati needed. Then I felt comfortable proceeding with the root process.

If I violated the agreement in some way by asking a question on a forum because I wasn't able to find the answer, then by all means delete my account.

And to Occupational_Hazzard, thank you very much for helping out someone who is trying to learn by replying with useful information. Greatly appreciated
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] occupational_hazard:
Now that you are rooted, I would highly recommend flashing the ClockWorkMod Recovery so you can possibly flash a custom rom in the future, which are usually rooted from the get-go. You need to make a back-up so you can restore to a previous date just in case you accidentally goof something. BTW congrats on the first root of a droid and I am glad to help you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Stang5_o2002:
Did that and installed titanium backup. Was actually scared to death to try it but so far so good! Now I gotta just figure out how all this stuff works one step at a time :)

Thanks again!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] occupational_hazard:
Maybe someone else can chime in, but I usually just backup the user installed apps and data, wifi access points, and so forth. Also you can set the filter to at the top of list things to backup/restore.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Stang5_o2002:
Ill work on it some later tonight. By son just woke up from his nap and he doesn't allow for much phone tinkering time at only 15 months old.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] droid512:
For future reference turn google sync on for contacts and that's done... And there is an app called sms backup for sms... What else did you need that titanium doesn't get?

CM9 Skyrocket
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Stang5_o2002:
Titanium pretty much covers it. I was just worried id lose everything in the rooting process before I was able to use titanium. Its all under control now. Didn't lose a thing and its all backed up
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jamesd86:
--;..you should have read that we have a questions forum for questions..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blaze2051:
I recently bought a used Epic 4gt, with a bad ESN, I have a GS1 and all i had to do was copy all my info to the new GS2. Im currently on boost my GS1 works fine so it was going to be pretty easy. I repaired the esn and flashed everything to GS2. Everything works except 3G. I tried everything I can think on from going to stock el26 to el29 to custom roms and back to stock. Tried using open DNS and changing APN to boost, with no luck. I have the 3g icon with up/down arrows and they flash. Under #data AAA-passes, it has an IP address, I get both 1x and 3G but when it comes to loading browser page or Google Play its no go. Tired different modems with no luck. I know my donor phone and GS1 are working just fine, with the same info applied as does the GS2. I dont know what else to try, I mean I get text and send text and make and receive calls, just no data coming in even with 3g icon present. If anyone can help me it would be great and will donate with paypal. GS2 currently sitting on EL13 modem with rogue 1.4.1 kernal and el29 TNZ blend 3.0 rom.

blaze2051@gmail.com in case i dont see the reply on the thread.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peanut1596:
You've tried switching just the modems too right?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blaze2051:
Problem Solved wheww :)

Yes, did try just the modem from EG30 to EL29 EG31 FC07 and FC14. *note the best signal i got was from EL29 and EL13, but EL13 seemed to make my epic4gt act different but thats just me.

So heres what happened, since i live in a brick house i get really ****ty signal, for some reason but out side i get like 2 bars to 3. Anyways all was copied correctly but since the signal was weak the whole time i was trying to get it to work and didnt make any progress i ended up tweaking my settings in qpst. so that that broke my 3g and when i went back still no progress so i was stumped.

the next day started fresh and decided to call boost and have them refresh my account which ended getting a new msid and getting a sprint rep error 16. after that i had to reprogram my incognito and gs1 back to working condition. and also try to get my gs2 working but this time i had to go back and forth out side to get a signal and see if the error 67 stopped from coming up.

had to get flash prl 60681 to be able to update the prl and update the profile on my gs1, same thing with the gs2. after numerous attempt's i got it working finally took forever to lock a good 3g signal. still slow even in good area but i guess thats how gs2's are. this was suppose to be a smooth flash turned to nightmare but all in all good experience.

if anyone needs help let me know i think i can be of some help since this incident.

currently on Calkulin's_E4GT_ROM_v3.0 rogue 1.4.1 el29 all working now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] peanut1596:
I personally love fd19 modem, it works by far the best for me. But every phone is different. Feel free to try later fed modems.

Another thought of mine was, of you go to your phone dialer, enter ##8272# you should pop up with a menu. If you have your msl number you can change some setting. If you click edit > others > multimedia and change all the proxy values to 0.0.0.0 that may help with speeds. There is a legit walk through on how to do it but this is all just off the top of my head.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blaze2051:
Yea, I had already zeroed out the proxy settings. dont know if it helped but i did it anyways.

I'll try other modems as soon as I get a good feel on el29 and might give el13 another try.

thx for the tip tho :)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] crazylilazn:
So I received my HTC One X yesterday, and I've been absolutely ecstatic about it...except for one thing. My battery. I'm not sure whether it's an application draining it, or that I received a faulty battery, but I've been getting some pretty bad battery usage. I was wondering whether you guys could diagnose my issue.

I've uploaded five different pictures that show different aspects of my battery usage so you guys can more accurately figure out what the problem is; I've linked it down here in an imgur album. One of the main reasons I got the AT&T version over the international version was because of its better battery life.

Another thing, I'm in LA, so I have 4G connection; it's not the 4G connection that's draining my battery...I don't think.

Looking at Android OS, the "Keep Awake" time is an obscenely large percentage of my total unplugged time...I'm assuming it has to do with that, but I'm not sure what keeps the Android OS on like that.

Album link: http://imgur.com/a/jm1HV

So basically, has anybody else been experiencing this same issue? Or is it limited to my HOX and my apps?

I also posted this in the Q&A section too, I'm not sure which section was more relevant so mods feel free to delete the one that's less relevant.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ECEXCURSION:
Well... for one thing, it takes a few days (charge cycles) to get the battery fully broken in. I suggest not worrying about it for now.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] crazylilazn:
I understand that the battery takes a while to "settle in", but I've discovered that my phone is stuck in partial wakelock a majority of the time. I downloaded CPU Spy and found that it's sitting at 384Mhz for a longggggg time...now I just need to find the problem causing it.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mesasone:
Have you tried rebooting your phone yet?