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[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blazixe:
Ok so I read somewhere here in the forums that I could use nvFlash to downgrade to .17 (I am at .21), and then root that. So i tried to find nvFlash and came to here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1123429

I thought that this would also include the functionality to downgrade but all it did was try to unbrick my transformer (it didn't encounter any errors while running as far as I could see). I had some text on the screen of the transformer saying it was in nvFlash recovery mode (during and after the the whole process, which forced me to manually power off my transformer after the command prompt self-exited) After that I could no longer get my transformer to boot (tried holding down power button for 30 seconds, then 3 with no luck). Then I came across this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=861950&highlight=starting+nvflash

Then I tried those instructions, when i run nvflash_gtablet.bat i get:

nvFlash started

rcm version 0x4

command send failed (usb write failed)

press enter to continue

(please note that I did not install the apx driver in the second guide as I already did in the first guide (I assumed they were the same), also even if i did want to install the apx driver they link me to in the second guide, I am not sure which device under "device manager" to "update driver" on, as it is no longer an unrecognized device.

However if i run the Unbrick method again, and don't power off the transformer, then run nvflash_gtablet.bat, i get no error messages and the process gets stuck on "starting nvFlash".

Asus Transformer TF101

"US" Model

firmware was .21

Please help if you can :(

Edit: While following the first guide's instructions, after all 15 partitions are formatted, it tries to upload boot.ini (or something of that nature) and then I THINK it says it says completed, then on the next line it says something failed, and then immediately quits (too fast for me to read what failed on the last line, which could possibly be the boot.ini upload)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baseballfanz:
When you did the NVFlash, did you put all the img files inside the NVFlash folder?

That 2nd link is for the G-Tab not TF.

Now I'm assuming you have an SBK v1 TF (if not NVFlash don't work)

I would try NVFlash again with an NVFlash ROM, such as:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1558170

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494230
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blazixe:
Thank you so much :), didn't even realize that it was for the Gtab. Just successfully booted thanks to the first link you referred me too.
[HTC EVO 3D] AliiYousuf:
Is there any way to get ICS notification bar and to port my HTC Sense Keyboard's dictionary to ICS Keyboard's dictionary?!

Thanks to anyone who answers. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 1281511:
Sorry to bother you guys but i'm looking for THE epub reader.

I'll explain myself. I read epub on both my phone and tablet (htc sensation, soon replace by S3, and my asus TFP). It's pretty hard to find a good app for reading epub.

I want to sync all my book, bookmarks, notes between my devide.

I've tried:

moon reader (lot of lag when turning pages, and don't like to use dropbox, i don't have an account)

aldiko (no turning pages effect, no sync)

kobo (needs a account)

fbreader (no shelf, no syncing)

mantano (no turning pages effect, no sync)

google books (not available in France, can't import epub file)

go books (no sync)

Mantano had a service for syncing but It's really lame to having me paid just for that.

So, at the end, I'm looking for an app with:

shelf

turning pages effect (optionnal)

free syncing

Smooth (lag driving me crazy)

Off line dictionnary

What did I missed?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gollyzila:
I don't use an ebook reader app but there is an Aldiko Sync app in the Play Store.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuzulio:
admiralwilly, have you found something?

Thank you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 1281511:
Maybe moon reader but it's need a dropbox account. I've figured out that the syncing function isn't working very well. I've check it since last update.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stylez:
Moved to correct sub forum.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dardarlt:
I had almost the same needs and few more:

Support for sony ebook readers

annotanios export

I did a litle research and now i suggestt to use moon reader. i did not see any lags, and there is no any any problem opening Dropbox account ad it has 2gb for free. I think its the best for epubs
[Acer Iconia A500] instane:
Hey. I can not fulfill the third point this instructions. nvflash gives me an error. SBK, I generated at http://vache-android.com/v1/index.php?site=sbk with 16 digit uid(037s62454360s217). I get a string: nvflash --bl bootloader.img --sbk 0xD3020000 0x04000000 0xF4D1E302 0xF0D1E302 --sync after which i get error. What am I doing wrong?
[Acer Iconia A500] instane:
Problem solved! in uid "c" was entered in Russian
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] gergely.regos:
Hello!

Probably it's not the perfect thread to post in, but i've got an Ace with signal problems. I'm on 3 UK network, and so far i know, there's only 2.2 branded firmware issued for this device. I have that in md5 format, which i can flash through odin, however that is a cr@p. Is there any way to flash the csc from that to any gingerbread version? as it is in .rfs format, and odin does not really like it. Is it affecting in any way my phone if i flash that to a gingerbread format, or ICS if i can? If so, could you tell me how to do it? Or how to solve my network signal issue? So far itried it with CM7, CM9, but it was still bad. I mean i did not have any signal, however in my I9100 there's almost full coverage in the same place, and i'm not using stock rom on that one. I just flashed the modem from the carrier branded firmware, but to flash on that device is much more easier, as there is many source for the modem file in the correct format.

So to make it clear, i need someone to help me to solve network issue (3 UK) in any way like flashing somehow the modem from old 2.2 (if that's possible), or if someone can point me a firmware with working "radio"/modem. Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] XSafire:
So I am about to upgrade to the Gnex from my beloved Nexus One. I have a couple questions that I would appreciate you guys answering if you could before I take the plunge.

First, does the GSM version have 4G and/or LTE? I can't find anything that says it doesn't, but I also can't find anything that says it does.

Second, with my nexus one when I want to install a new ROM, I make a nandroid and store it on the sdcard, and then format the whole system. Since the gnex doesn't have a sdcard, how do you go about backing up files and such when you want to do a factory reset? Is it necessary to back up files to your PC every time you want to flash a ROM?

Lastly, how does having on-screen navigation compare to the standard haptic buttons? My biggest concern is that the navigation buttons will occasionally have some lag or stutter when the phone has a lot going on.

Thanks a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Should be a nice upgrade! Welcome.

It does

not

have LTE. The Galaxy Nexus has a 21mbps HSPA+ radio (AT&T and T-Mo like to call this "4G").

In CWM recovery, when you "wipe" the device, it selectively does

not

wipe the virtual "SDcard". You keep your nandroids, .zip's, pictures, etc.. It just wipes the necessary system data.

Never experienced lag or stutter in the buttons triggering. Gotta remember that anything that would make the on-screen buttons lag would make hardware buttons lag the exact same. It's the interface with the software function its doing that would make it "laggy". In normal day-to-day use, the buttons work just like hardware ones do. They're just a little "smarter".
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] XSafire:
That pretty much sums up my questions. Thanks a bunch!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Wait. When you unlock boot loader it wipes everything. So if you plan on unlocking right away you'll be fine. But if you have data already back it up. And just in case you should occasionally backup your data and/or nandroids. Never know.

let it be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Which is only true for the first unlock (and he won't relock it). He simply inquired about switching ROMs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Just making sure. You know how that goes.

let it be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
I do.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tzadikiel:
please, I would like to tell me how to do:rolleyes:
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ticklefish:
Yep. Check out the link in my signature!

Sent from my U20i, SK17i, GT-P1010 or something else entirely.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tzadikiel:
I have done but never changes
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Cach123:
Same here.. using x10 with cm7.2
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] jgnfx:
first you have to deodex your rom, then use xultimate to apply the patch for the transparent statusbar and then it's just download a theme with a transparent status bar.. I previously used Meizu theme to achieve that ;) hope it helps, sorry for my bad English
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tzadikiel:
hey, do you speak spanish? if is yes please write in spanish, i speak spanish

and explain how to do the program deodex and xultimate
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ticklefish:
To get a transparent status bar, you basically need to decompile framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk.

Then edit statusbar_background.9.png, make it transparent, recompile and push back to the phone. As long as the rom and launcher supports it, you'll have a transparent status bar!

Sent from my U20i, SK17i, GT-P1010 or something else entirely.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tzadikiel:
I already did but does not work, please help!!!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ticklefish:
What precisely did you do? And which launcher are you using?

Sent from my U20i, SK17i, GT-P1010 or something else entirely.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tzadikiel:
first decompile the framework-res.apk and systemui.apk, then substituted statusbar_background.9 files for transparency, then use Option 8 with the two files and finally the option 9.

adw use wallpaper launcher hack with the option unchecked.

sorry for my bad English
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
Hello Friends. :)

I am new to the world of Android and hence have a couple of general queries with regards to rooting.

When I have garnered sufficient knowledge and understanding, I will post in the appropriate section corresponding to my device.

:o

I am vaguely aware of rooting but do not know a bit on how to proceed. Hence, I am here to learn from you all.

I have few basic understandings, please do correct me wherever I am wrong.

My presumptions are -

1] Rooting is reversible. I can un-root my device whenever I desire.

2] Before I root my device, it is highly recommended to backup the Stock ROM and other essentials such as Contacts and Messages, along with the personal data such as photographs, videos etc.

3] After rooting my device, I will be able to remove whichever pre-installed app (bloatware) on my device.

4] I am aware that the rooting process is usually different for every Android device.

5] I am also aware there are pre-rooted stock ROMs that exist as well.

My queries are -

1] Is it advisable to root my device first, then remove the desired bloatwares and after that, backup the stock ROM?

2] What is a pre-rooted stock ROM?

3] After my device is rooted, can I acquire official updates from the manufacturer of my device?

I beg every member to forgive my naivety and plead for your patience. I am not ashamed to admit I am a proverbial "noob".

I await your informative responses. Thank you all in advance.

:)
[General Questions and Answers] Faiz Malkani:
1) No. First root, then backup, then remove bloatware

2) Its a stock ROM (that comes with the phone) with root access

3) Yes u can receive official updates. Also called OTAs. (Over the Air)
[General Questions and Answers] imheroldman:
Clarification,

I understand the usefulness of back ups, however, I don't keep them... call me dangerous, yes I have soft bricked my phone at work once... I have learned a few tricks along the way for getting out of a bind.

Also most custom ROMs are rooted, ie have su binaries installed and superuser app. They will usually produce a pure stock ROM in order to be "un-rooted."

The OTA question, though, is a trick question. No you cannot receive a pushed OTA if you are on a custom ROM. You may be able to if you were stock rooted. Realistically, you don't want to take an OTA, as it will likely break your root and you may be stuck until a new exploit is found. You will want to un-root to a version with a known root exploit.

You are on the right track and are smart for doing your research before you dive in. Be sure you are comfortable with the procedure and know your options and possible errors.

I am curious to know your device, and hear back with your progress!
[General Questions and Answers] Dark3n:
I don't know if you can, but it is reversible.

Without root, you usually can't backup everything, certainly not the complete ROM.

Yes, (there might be a difference with HTC devices see 'S-Off', i don't own a htc)

The basics are usually the same, get the superuser binary and a management app on your device and make sure they are executable and have the right permissions. HOW they get there is what differs.

Yes

No, backup the stock ROM first, if you screw up and remove too much or the wrong thing, you have something to go back to.

After you are done removing bloatware, you can backup again. Transfer the backups off your phone on your computer if they take too much space.

Its the ROM that came with the device, with the only difference that it has already been rooted (su binary and app added).

If you just root your device, yes.

Though you will mostlikely loose your root after you updated and have to root again.
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
Friends, thank you for your responses. Presently, I am pressed for time. Once university obligations have been fulfilled, I will steadily commence with my humble research and come back with eventual queries.

:)

imheroldman, an uncle of mine gifted me a Samsung Galaxy Note during Easter.

:)
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
Hello Friends, I am about 95% finished with university obligations and very eager to start with the rooting (and tweaking!) process for my device.

:)

During my hectic schedule, I did try to read and research to the best of my capabilities. Thus, I have my further queries. :o

1] I understand Rooting and Flashing are two different phenomena. Hence, should I discuss my queries relating to flashing ROMs in this very thread or should I start a separate one?

2] From what I have been advised through your replies, I understand I should -

(i) root my device first

(ii) back up the stock ROM and preferably transfer this back up to my computer

(iii) remove the desired bloatwares

(iv) back up the 'tweaked' stock ROM again and transfer it to my computer

I suppose it would do no harm in keeping two different backups, one with the stock ROM in its entirety and the other with bloatwares removed!

3] When the manufacturer releases an official update, I can avail this by restoring the back up created in (ii) of my query 2], and then un-rooting, right?

4] After I root my device, will the Binary Counter increase? I have been unable to read and research on the aspect of the binary counter.

I thank you all for your continued patience with my "noobish" behaviour. I am an infant in this domain and I have just started learning from you all.

Awaiting your highly valued expertise.

:)
[General Questions and Answers] Venomusdragon:
It most definitely never hurts to back up your roms as I've learned the hard way, cool tip, if you're keeping more than one backup make sure you liable them so as to make them distinguishable for future reference.

Removing bloatware is pretty easy, a lot of rooms out there even do it for you and now with the aroma installers a lot of the devs are using it makes it pretty cut and dry picking and choosing what you want installed or don't.

I wish you luck in your endeavors, its pretty awesome all the work these guys have done to make things way easy for beginners like us. Just be patient and read EVERYTHING I can't stress that enough, do your research if you encounter problems before you contact the dev because 9 times out of 10 someone else is having or had the problem before
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
Thank you Venomusdragon, I will definitely label my backups so that I can distinguish between them if and when the need arises to refer to the said backups.

:)

I am awaiting further responses from the veteran members as well. :)
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
Friends, I eagerly await your expertise. :)

I sincerely apologise if I have put off any of you due to my paramount stupidity and naivety. :o

With utmost humility, I am keen on getting started with the first step - Rooting. :)
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
A humble request to the Superiors.

Could this thread be moved to the Android Q&A category of the Android Development and Hacking sub-forum, please?

:)
[General Questions and Answers] MattyOnXperiaX10:
Try searching in youtube for a more detailed explanation like i have
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
For a galaxy note,I believe ODIN is the best rooting tool.
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
Hello Friends, please pardon my daft queries below. :o

I am aware that a device is required to be rooted in order to flash a custom firmware/ROM. Is it the same with a stock firmware/ROM?

Do I need to root the current stock firmware before I flash another stock firmware of my choice?

:confused:

My device is a Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000. :silly:

Thank you for your patience.

:)
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
Custom firmware is not the same as stock firmware. Stock firmware is 'official' update and doesn't need rooting.
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
Thank you for your apt response Allanitomwesh.

:)
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
Your welcome.

Only consider rooting for stock firmware if it isn't available in your country.
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
Allanitomwesh, could you kindly explain or describe a relevant scenario?

:o

Thank you once again.

:)
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
So you have an android phone. It is locked to your carrier. Google releases a new version of android,and the phone manufacturer makes a new firmware (new android + factory skin like say sense or touchwiz)

So,if your phone was unlocked you'd get firmware right away,but instead,the manufacturer is told by the carrier that the new android isn't good for their customers (interferes with bloatware or messes with internet,something like that) so you and everyone with your phone on that network gets skipped when the update rolls out. But you really want that new android...

That's when rooting your phone and flashing stock makes sense. Otherwise, custom roms usually have more features.
[General Questions and Answers] YLNdroid:
Allanitomwesh, thank you very much for the explanation. :)

I suppose I need not worry as my device is the International version of the Samsung Galaxy Note [GT-N7000] and was sim free. :silly:
[General Questions and Answers] Allanitomwesh:
Yep. Your pretty much safe until Samsung decide your phone is too old.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dlo604:
Hi All,

I am relatively new to the whole Android world and love my phone. There are a few complaints that I do have about the phone, but I'm sure that's just being nit picky.

I am currently running LiquidSmooth 1.3 (I believe 1.35 is only available for LTE and not GSM? Someone please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.) I recently flashed the Trinity Kernel to see if I could get battery life on my phone.

Love the calibration that has been done to it! Here are a few things that I was hoping you could help me out with.

1.)Sometimes when I hop off of WiFi and go back to my mobile carrier, my reception bars grey out, but I can still text message and make calls. However, I cannot access the internet unless I restart / reboot the phone.

2.) What is the difference between a restart and a reboot?

3.) What is the difference between AOSP and AOKP? I read that one is more Google related, while one is a 'Kang Project'.

and finally,

3.) What is the difference in Governors??? Yes obviously experimentation is key, but I would like some advice to know all these terms to help me understand what some of you pros are posting.

Yes I feel foolish for asking these questions, but then I feel like it's essential to understand some of these terms more clearly. I'm making the transition between BB, iPhone. Any help is greatly appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
liquidsmooth has cdma and gsm versions.

1. that may be ROM or kernel related problem. wifi is controlled by the kernel.

2. restart and reboot are same thing.

3. aokp is a rom name compiled off AOSP source.

3. search goes a long way, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=843406
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt30:
AOSP (Andriod Open Source Project) is the build of android maintained by google and that all andriod OS phones are based off of. Phone manufactures will use AOSP source code to build their particular rom for their particular phone.

AOKP (Andriod Open Kang Project) is the title of a rom for ICS compatible phones that is a play on words referencing AOSP. 'Kang' is slang for stolen software or source code. In the case of free software, it often means using software from others without giving the creator credit. However, despite the name, Team Kang often does give credit to other developers.

There is no difference between a restart in a reboot. reboot is the more specific term meaning the restart of an operating system. Restart is a general term for doing something over (dictionary definition).

Govenors manage the way the cpu switches between min and max frequency. Often under load, a govenor will scale up cpu cycles to get the task done quickly.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] robpaulson:
So I just got a ASUS ux31, i plugged my i777 in and the install process went poorly (as you can deduce from the title). Whenever I plug in my device to this laptop it begins to charge, but gave me no option to connect data via usb (as it does on the android device when you plug it into a PC with proper drivers).

So after some reboots etc, I tried installing the driver from the thread in XDA relating to the drivers for this device.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24852060&postcount=154

After installing, i rebooted, still no connectivity options on my device once connected via usb.

Checked the device manager for USB device drivers already in existance to delete/reinstall, no dice. Nothing listed is samsung related.

I'm pretty lost, at this point I plug in, the device charges, but no option to connect or do anything else.

Another pertinent detail I suppose would be that I'm running the unnamed ROM.

I'm totally stumped....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] karate104:
Check your program manager (Control Panel -> Uninstall a program on Windows 7) for "SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones" application. If it's there, uninstall, reboot computer, then try reinstalling and rebooting computer again. Also make sure USB debugging isn't enabled on your phone under Settings -> Developer options.

If these things don't work they'll at least let us rule out any user error. No offense :p

EDIT: One more thing, make sure you have uninstalled any version of Kies, Kies Mini, etc. you may have previously installed, before you reboot and reinstall the drivers.