yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Desire S] htc-phones:
Update.zip is on 1st post this will update u from RC1 to Final. other small updates will come as and when i got time as im also working on 3 other Roms so please give me time and ill get you fixes :)

this fix will fix video plaing and adds goo.im and mx player pro
[HTC Desire S] riaan0010:
Thanks man.

Is there a way to add more than 5 home screens like the Fallout Rom, please .
[HTC Desire S] htc-phones:
i will give u a zip to flash in a minute hold on
[HTC Desire S] riaan0010:
Thanks htc-phones.

Much appreciate your work and dedication for all of us.

Sorry my thanks button full.
[HTC Desire S] darkrainx2:
Can u also add infinite looping?? This rom has HTC trace keyboard? Thank you very much for your efforts!
[HTC Desire S] Sotik11:
htc-phones, can you add the "volume keys wake up phone" and standart htc keyboard with arrows, please?
[HTC Desire S] htc-phones:
you can thank lowveld for this as its his tweaks i just made them work on my rom okay mate everyting works clock moving quick settings the lot :D dont thank me thank him :P

flash it with recovery and go into settings and then into fallout tweaks and tweak as u please :P

this will change volume wake clock possition quick settings homescreen count and 3d rosie and more
[HTC Desire S] hoanglamtong:
if you dont mind, i have some question while i downloading this rom

- can i choose lockscreen style ?

- is there weather animation in homescreen when i unlocked phone ?

sorry my bad english and if i make you unhappy.

Thank you very much because of your great job
[HTC Desire S] htc-phones:
no weather animation in ANY sense 4a roms and yes u can choose lock screen style
[HTC Desire S] mizerok:
Oh, where can i choose lock screen style?
[HTC Desire S] htc-phones:
settings then security then in there at the top
[HTC Desire S] raupe:
Hey htc-phones

thanks for contributing your rom to the community!

Would it be possible to upload it to an alternative hoster that doesn't require registration for downloads (e.g. http://goo.im/dev)?

That would be great!

Thanks

Greetings from Berlin/Germany

Ralf
[HTC Desire S] kylon:
i think he means sense 4 full lockscreen style like weather,photos etc...
[HTC Desire S] htc-phones:
I cannot upload to goo.im and nor can u u have to be a registerd dev i have asked for a account and am waiting for them to get bck to me. its free to make a account up on 4shared u dont pay and takes less than 40seconds i wont re upload now i have moved onto other roms and im too busy as im now part of sensemod flash one team so im now working with them so have even more work. sorry but ask some1 to mirror for you im sure some1 will mate :)
[HTC Desire S] Fetz Braun:
One question: You wrote, bluetooth is working. But i guess, audio in bluetooth isn´t working yet, or am i wrong?
[HTC Desire S] xantan:
Hello is on this Rom german language avaibable ?
[HTC Desire S] Sotik11:
AdFree HOSTS for this GREAT ROM
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
The ROM is already ad-free ;)
[HTC Desire S] Sotik11:
hmmm.... this is strange because I had a banners on some apps :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ScottBroker:
I am having problems with backup to my external SD. I have 30 gigs free, and the backup freezes at very end and is not usable. When backing up to internal though its fine. Any suggestions????
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ScottBroker:
Please delete thrad. I see this problem is in another thread. See no answers there either :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Evynnstarr:
My Xperia S syncs stuff after every couple of minutes, and during the sync process it becomes super duper laggy. How should I decrease the rate at which it syncs stuff from various accounts and is there any solution to the gigantic lag that follows the sync process ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] realfelix:
Pretty normal that it lags when syncing many accounts.. Try to change the refresh rate in the app thats syncing.

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
[THEME+MOD]SBW_V4_BiancoNeroGrigio for Official 4.0.4_4.1.B.0.431&4.0.3 4.1.A.0.562

Link to 4.1.B.0.587 version: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30601335#post30601335

Hi all,this is my theme for official ICS 4.0.4 4.1.B.0.431 & 4.0.3 4.1.A.0.562.

AOSP lockscreen

StatusBarWidget

%Battery

2G/3G Switch

Fixed 24hr visualization

BlackWhiteGray themed

Png Optimized zipaligned 0 compression for speed & ram optimization

P.S.:i've only added my customization to the Hansip87 work so 90% thx to him ;)

Install with CWM.

UPDATE_1:updated with phone dialpad fixed and the ALL BLACK BUTTON CLOSE!!!!

Please re-download the zip.

UPDATE_2:if you don't like statusbarwidget(impossible!) install RESTORE_APP.zip

UPDATE_3(only 4.1.B.0.431):Added Reboot Option+fixed autorotate(Reboot+NoAutorotate.zip)+few cosmetic adaption(V3_4.0.4_TemaNeroBiancoGrigio.zip)

UPDATE_4(only 4.1.B.0.431):Added % recharge animations+few cosmetic adaption(V4_4.0.4_TemaNeroBiancoGrigio.zip)

If you want to return to ALLSTOCK install RESTORE_APP.zip&RESTORE_FRAMEWORK.zip

WARNING:restore don't work in 4.0.3 4.1.A.0.562(you need to replace app inside zip with original 4.0.3 4.1.A.0.562 version)

Feedback (& donation) are wellcome!:

PATCH TO RESOLVE GALLERY BUG : http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1147602&d=1340370528

Optional but raccomanded click this(51% will be donate to UNICEF):

EVERY DAY CHILDREN DIE NEEDLESSY!!!

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q94WGHC4F2DH2
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Simple and stylish..( ;) ForsakenNGL )
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] spirit66:
Dont go mad man!

I will give it a try! but how is it if i decide to restore the stock theme?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
...Now i will add a restore zip ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ForsakenNGL:
Looks great, simple and stylish, thanks. But I will have to wait until I have time change the ROM, I decided not to listen and installed it on KA19.1 :p. As expected, doesn't work well :).
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
yessss...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mathewgx:
Just what I was looking for. Works great.

Thank you.

You could add quickpannelsettings.apk , to be able to select the icons.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Re-download the zip (i've included it). :cool:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MrTapa:
Hey mate great but when i pull downthe statusbar, at teh bottom the bar is transparent and its not cool make it black not transparent
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] john9:
It looks great, I love the theme!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] spirit66:
Simply decent!

good job! but if you can make the bar black!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
r u ordering food or something? just be grateful. you the only one got annoyed with transparent
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rizal Lovins:
Nice Job... Please add reboot options
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
i don 't think is needed when you have it in sbw.

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
I 'll prefer make the world a better place...

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
...sorry, i 've found a bug(dialpad while calling) :tomorrow i 'll fix it

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] peter9898:
is possible to add pack to us stock statusbar icons and any other type of battery % type showing ? thanks

or can i change battery images ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] paolinhos:
Funziona anche con la 4.03?

It works with 4.0.3 to?

Tx :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] profka:
Simple and Nice. Good job!!! Thank you!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] spirit66:
You are nice! I hope will do ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Today i feel generous:1st post updated with phone dialpad fixed and the ALL BLACK BUTTON CLOSE!!!!(in the screenshot is not visible but there is a thin white line).

Please re-download the zip.

Thanks.

P.s.:don't tnx me,but UNICEF.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Adesso si(guarda il 1°post) ;)

Yes(see 1st post) ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Mopral26:
nice, very nice thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
....is possible change the smile of monalisa?

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] paolinhos:
Grazie :D

Tx
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] xparanoidx:
Grazie per post :D

its very nice it works perfectly ty

-

sorry for my bad english
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] vanitea:
I had trying your mod v2_4.0.4 but there's no indicator on signal bar when network upload or download
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
there is:look close inside it ;)

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
@arcatarc mate, is there any fix for lockscreen rotate? ive switch auto rotate off but lockscreen seems to rotate. not a big issue to me but kinda concern why its still rotate.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
seems like arcatarc used my old 4.0.4 mod sirkay. it is fixed in my 4.0.4 release (clue: KeyguardViewManager.smali inside android.policy.jar)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
..right ;)

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
oh no wonder .. i bet arcatarc will try to fix it ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] peter9898:
i found a bug...

Android stock gallery app isnt working with this mod correctly...thumbnails working good, but if i want show picture in full size the app stops working...i tried it after remove this mod and gallery works perfect..after i reinstall this mod, gallery stops working again

thanks for repaired pack :)

------------------------

i have stock rom 4.0.4 , stock kernel, baseband .64
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] bern4d1:
the green battery shows up when charging. does anyone experiencing this? or just me?

when I look in the SystenUI.apk, the "stat_sys_battery_charge_animXX.png" still stock one.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pepooh696:
hi, can you include onscreen button as well, for me?i love using it that the physical on neo v. hehehe make it 20 height and 20 width. thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
I don 't experience this problem, have you reinstalled latest zip? could be the baseband?

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Yes, for charge i keept standard icons.

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
hahah ;) when he 'll fix it, i 'll fix it..

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Mopral26:
itoo for me on my mk16 the same problems
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] peter9898:
yes i used lastest zip :P

i will try the lastest 72 baseband but for me battery drain is better with this i using now :(

EDIT: I tried baseband .72 but problem is still here
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Sorry i don 't know wat could be your problem, but i can suggest to use quickpic from market:it isnmuch better than default one.

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] peter9898:
problem is with framework file ..i removed framework and problem gone....but i lost beautivull lockscreen :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Try with latest framework from hansip87 ;)

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jason2005:
Work fine on my Ray, simple, beautiful, and great!

thanks for your work
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Update

1st post updated ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
...Fixed :):):)

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jason2005:
Hi, thx for update, but where can i find changes from v3? For this moment I dont see changes with v2.. Sorry for noob question
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Only few new white icons,and color of widget on select...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Steven Seagal:
Thank you ¡¡¡ Work perfect in my Xperia Pro Mk16i . it is the best theme for ICS ...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
@arcatarc is it hard to change theme color? im noob with mods. but if you can gimme direction starting point would be great. so far i can decompile *.apk includes in your .zip. just .9.png give error but i can work something out about it.

color that i want to change is

- enabled statusbar toggle

- battery

- signal bar

- hsxpa, 2g/3g
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
I think thetrisatria is more expert than me: check this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1690187
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
oh that is for 9images, then to change color whre do i need to look for?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Sorry could be i don't well understand...but if you just want change color of .png i use corel paintshop...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
yours is white, so i need to make them red. where exactly i need look for this things? in extracted of quickpanel.apk? systemui.apk? semcgenericuxpres.apk?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
SystemUI, inside drawable-hdpi..

Sirkay, you 've got the cunstomization fever hehehe! :)

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Pakman123:
hello arcatarc i need your help

when ever i get a facebook notification it comes highlighted in white

can you help me fix this thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
just excite to themed up my phone. pimp my phone? heheh :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] vanitea:
I like your battery icon mod, but charging animation is different with battery status. Would you like to mod charging animation please.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
..it 's a drug.:D

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] vanitea:
hi mate.... fix charging animation please... i liked your battery icon
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Ok...next week i'll fix it ;)

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
look what ive done to my phone. you've influenced me arcatarac!! :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
..cooool..:red,black,white are my prefered colors! :cool:

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
UPDATE

1st post updated
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Mopral26:
thx for this update but why we haven't an charge icon? the icon when charging is the same when discharging ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
.....i'm lazy:D

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Mopral26:
hi hi it's not cool :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
..for real i don't like to make the apk heavy with anothers 100 png.:

In this way i have % with same resource:EFFICIENCE.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] antonio.talamo:
hello arcatarc

can you tell us how to compile framework-res.apk? after decompiling it, I have much error if I try to compile it again. (using latest apktool)

I have no problem with other APK.

I'm still used command apktool if framework-res.apk

I would to modify same variable in BOOLS.XML, ad example I would to remove on screen menu. But I have 4.0.3 android version

scusa per l'inglese pessimo, sono italiano ;)

sorry for my bad english

grazie
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Sorry,i use this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1577025

But i have problem with framework too...,i'm looking for a solution.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *boy*racer*:
ok so i managed to recompile framework-res.apk successfully, but i get one little warning:

[*] "C:\Users\user\Desktop\Andys random files\AutoAPKTool2.0.4\_INPUT_APK\framework-res"

recompiling "C:\Users\user\Desktop\Andys random files\AutoAPKTool2.0.4\_INPUT_APK\framework-res"...

W: Could not find sources

I: Copying raw resources...

I: Building apk file...

but when i push the file back, theres no change on what i modded.

any idea?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sir fg:
2g/3G switch

Hi,

Thank you for this great mod, I like this theme very much! :)

Question one: You state in the first comment that 2G/3G switch is included. Where? In Status Bar Widget I have only 12 switches and 2G/3G switch is not included (and switch for torch is not there as well).

Question two: Is it possible to configure the order of switches? I haven't found such option so far.

(I had these features in JJ's Hybrid ROM but I returned to stock before this mod. If these are not included then it's OK, but why 2G/3G switch is mentioned in the first comment?).

Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
Looks in applications,you'll find quick panel setting.

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sir fg:
Uhh, yes, I haven`t noticed. Sorry for my noob question. Now this mod is perfect for me. (I have the Gallery bug but I don`t care `cause i use Quickpic)

Thank you!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
To fix gallery bug install the patch1superleggeraV2.zip:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26965812

;)

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sir fg:
Thanks again :). I may give it a try, but it doesn't really bother me. And I'm going to try out your superleggera V2 ROM sometime in the next days, so I can even keep this bug for these few days :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mathewgx:
Can you make one for new 587 please ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
New theme is ready,but i got big problem in uploading it(poor connection!?)

Hope tomorrow will be better....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Thanks for the theme.. I could only ask for a REBOOT option (3-way reboot would be good..:laugh:) ).
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mathewgx:
Thanks in advance.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Hi. After flashing the V4 Theme, Gallery is FC. There must be wrong with the framework-res and semgenenric.. The Quickpanel is working good. Thanks..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
You are right(first post update) download and install this with CWM:http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1147602&d=1340370528
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MrMmmkay:
Thats what i want to hear :), hoping thats your upload is ok now?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] arcatarc:
UPLOADED

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30601335#post30601335
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ilordvader:
Hi

I update to ICS & have a few Qs for Galaxy Note

1) Any App to make Battery life better ?

2) Any Camera App where we can get Date on Pics we click ?

3) How to get missed call/Sms notification on Apex Launcher ?

4) Active Application App doesnt work, when i clcik on it shows few apps are open, show 0 otherwise
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Belfia:
1. There are plenty of threads about betterylife on ICS. Read through them cause there is no single app that can help you

2. Look in play store.

3. You need to buy the pro version of Apex to get that.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chintamanijaipuri:
For battery issue... After some charging cycle battery life will be improve...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ilordvader:
After we upgrade with Kies to ICS

are we still under Warranty with Samsung ?

so if we messup wipe clean our phone & mess it up

we should get new phones

or we have Void the Warranty after we did upgade ?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Belfia:
A successful upgrade either via kies or odin wont void your warranty.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrdeviance:
Just wanted to know if you could tether the GS3 without your network knowing?

I've only owned a wifi android tablet - so not clued up on how android handles 3g tethering etc?

There's some UK operators offering unlimited data with the GS3 at the moment...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scottymeuk:
Most of them allow it anyway. Three do for definite anyway, same with T-Mobile.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sleeco:
The only way is tether then "do not download" anything.

---------- Post added at 12:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:39 PM ----------

The only way is tether then "do not download" anything.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex Charles:
You should check whether your data is actually unlimited or (which it usually is) 1GB . I tethered my phone to my tablet and only appears as mobile data on my allowance (o2)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scottymeuk:
Why can you not download. Ive hit 40gb a month on tmobile tethering and its fine. If you have unlimited, then its fine. You will just get traffic managed on Three if your in the top 5% of their users.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hefonthefjords:
there is literally no way for any netwsork to know that you are tethering. i dont even know why people worry about it.

if you run over your data allowance they will just charge you for the extra. its basically in their interest for you to tether.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dehaani:
Tethering can be detected by browser string interception and network address translation detection quite easily. Many providers around the world do detect and block tethering. I'm with T-Mobile on an account where tethering is not allowed but I've done it loads and exceeded my 3gb limit and they haven't done a thing about it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hefonthefjords:
Both those methods of detection do not work. NAT makes it HARDER for someone to detect whats going on beyond your device in the local network, not easier. They cant detect what is happening beyond the modem in your phone any more than the cable company can detect whats going on in your physical wired network beyond your router in your home cable line.

Browser string is not device specific and can be modified on most if not all devices by any user.

The only thing stopping you tethering is them saying you cant do it. Been tethering since the days of my nokia 6233 and never had any hassle from providers and never payed an extra penny for the priveledge.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dehaani:
Of course NAT makes detection harder but all sorts of protocols such as rDNS lookup and SMTP leak local IP addresses. Personally I find it unrealistic that any network provider would be employing these techniques, all I'm saying is they are possible.

What interests me is that some networks do block tethering. I'm not sure if any UK ones do, but the question I'd have is how do they do it?

Are they relying on default APN entries and blocking the ones a phone would access for tethering?