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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Tnman78:
Changing/creating apn Does work on ICS, stops hotspot counter.

Thanks for the reply Amero. Creating a different apn DID actually work:) I had a widget that I didn't switch to connect to my newly created one. It was still set to connect to T-Mobile data, and not the one I created. After I changed those settings, it has worked just like it was said it worked. Now I can wifi tether my comp, wife's phone, and my Xbox, all without my hotspot counter advance since changing it. The advice was DEFINITELY APPRECIATED. Thanks!
[About XDA developers] da.trute:
keep seeing adverts in op's actual post on first screen, then they disapear and then come back again, a tad obtrusive dont you think?, stick to banner ads or have a permanent add section at top or side, toally understand the need for them though.
[About XDA developers] cajunflavoredbob:
There's a thread for this purpose already. Please post about it there.
[About XDA developers] da.trute:
it wasnt really about a particular add, just that placements had just started appearing in posts rather than banner or sides.
[About XDA developers] Nigeldg:
You should probably have posted it there anyway, plus seeing as it's a sticky it would theoretically get more views. The only thing I can say is get an adblock.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricvai7:
I bought SGS2 GTi1900g a few weeks ago, and it came with GB 2.3.7. A day after i purchased the phone, i rooted it and installed it with ICS 4.0.3 if im not mistaken and i rooted it as well.

Just now, i decided to flash Darkyrom HD... after i read some info about it.

This is the thread link - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1544689

The Thread Title - [ROM][ICS][LPQ][ODIN+CWM] DarkyROM HD Base XXLPQ for I9100

So i guess the rom will be compatible with my SGS2 i9100g, and i flashed using Odin3. After that, i flashed the DarkyRom also using Odin...But Odin didnt fully flashed it encounted an error. Since that, i am totally ****Ed UP!! The darkyrom somehow changed my internal to emmc and everything i did to revert will end up with the same error... Error Mount /Emmc! I Tried everything... i think i've even formated my SD... OMFG i lost everything. But i dont want to lost the phone.

What can i do? How can i change the name back to how it was? I believed that is the culprit... unfinisned installation, and internal_card changed to emmc, so every other installations will failed.

Pls ... im so desperate... been doing this for hours its 6.15am already lol i aint go to work if i cant get it booted i had evrything inside it. Jees i shoudnt even bother with this rom so dangerous

PS: Now my sgs2 stucked at samsung galaxy SII start screen with black background, i can enter recovery/download mode but they are useless as i said earlier the name of internalcard has changed to emmc so is it bricked?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Ouch.

Darkyrom is an I9100 ROM, not an I9100G ROM. (read the thread. It says I9100. NOT I9100G.)

I9100G cannot use any I9100, I9100T, I9100P, or I9100M firmwares or ROMs due to the different hardware. (different SoC/CPU/GPU)

If you can get to download mode, try this.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricvai7:
wow thanks pal that was fast :)

I am reading that thread right now, and downloading the 339mb zip file ..almost finished btw!

I'll let you know the results.

Btw, this is the log from odin when i tried flashing ICS

<ID:0/011> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100GXXLPQ_I9100GODDLP7_I9100GDDLP5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..
<ID:0/011> File analysis..
<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/011> Initialzation..
<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/011> cache.img
<ID:0/011> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/011> factoryfs.img
<ID:0/011>
<ID:0/011> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Well, the good news is that you used a firmware file intended for the I9100G above. If it's still failing as above though, try:

- different USB ports on the computer (no hubs or pass-throughs)

- different USB cable

I'm assuming you for sure have drivers installed? (If you have Kies installed at all, then you should have drivers)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricvai7:
Ok i followed the guide in that thread you mentioned.

The file only came with .tar.md5 file, no PIT file or bootloader/csc file.

So i 'odined' the file. Failed!

<ID:0/011> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100GDZKL3_I9100GDZKL3_I9100GOLCKL3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..
<ID:0/011> File analysis..
<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/011> Initialzation..
<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/011> MLO
<ID:0/011> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/011>
<ID:0/011> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Did you try different USB ports and cables, as I said you should?

Also, maybe try this.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricvai7:
I didn try different cables but i followed the guide you posted step by step.

I downloaded the .pit file, 'odined' it. Download the stock rom, did the same and everything running ok, odin showed the flash was completed!

The phone reboot, and installing apps (1st time boot) .. but i can see somewhere in the lines it says 'error mounting...'

Then it reboot again, voila! i got my GB booting up perfectly! Thanks a million !

That thread should have made stickied:D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1448765
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Glad you got sorted. Do stick to ROMs in the I9100

G

section from now on, eh?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] givetake:
I flashed this ROM as per instructions in the thread and after enabling fast charge, my usb port seems broken.

The ROM uses semaphore kernel and I enabled fast charging using semaphore script app. I tried it out and disabled it from the same app. It still shows disabled but neither of my computers will recognize my device (winXP and win7, neither one makes the typical sound when the phone is plugged in).

I have 3 data cables that all work fine on my Gateway tablet (acer iconia clone) on both computers, so I feel very certain that it is the device.

Some things I have tried so far to fix it based on various forum digging;

-enabled and disabled USB debugging mode (apparently usbd has to be on for mass storage mode in ICS)

-wiped NSTools settings with CMW recovery

-tried turning off fast charge with NSTools app ( cannot find it as an option)

-tried some command in Terminal Emulator ( su, then echo 0 > /sys/kernel/fast_charge?blah blah I forget what the exact command lines were but they were not successful)

-restored Nandroid backup of prior cm7 (almost shat as I bootlooped going back again to this ics ROM since I cannot use ODIN to fix it)

Thankfully I am running the ROM I believe I will stay with for awhile, I can access my phone with airdroid and I recall reading about a wifi adb one time but having USB Mass storage again would be a huge plus!

Yes I realize that I was stupid to enable Fast Charge mode that has in capital letters beneath the checkbox-USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!! But if anyone can help me I would be eternally grateful, I will even send you some beer money or donate to the charity of your choice as I am completely stumped by this problem.

Cheers
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] givetake:
well FML if it wasn't the data cable. I have multiple LG and Blackberry cables that work with every other device in the household (we have 7 or 8 total devices).

I found my Samsung cable under the couch and gave it a try, and it worked. I must have flashed with ODIN the first time using the samsung cable and didn't take note of which one I used. The only difference between the Samsung cable is that the micro-usb end of it really snaps into place one plugged into an actual Samsung device.

I hope somebody is helped by this in the future. When you think you have tried everything (including turning it off and on again:P ), try another data cable.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bane99:
Also having this issue with Semaphore and fast charge. Will try another cable. Dirty flashed AOKP to the stock kernel that has no fast charge option and it still doesn't work. Searching for my samsung cable right now. Sadly this BB microUSB cable was the only one that worked with odin with no issue.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saketme:
Hi, did you find any solution to this issue? I've been experiencing the same problem on my Nexus 4 :(

Edit: Okay. Just read your post properly to find out that using a different cable solved your problem. But mine just won't work no matter what cable I use :(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsjustbilly:
Im looking for an app with the features of PDroid, more specifically the ability to spoof certain unique identifier aspects apps look for.

With the lack of ICS support thus far with PDroid i'd perticulairly like to be able to spoof the following to certain apps that look for them:

Device ID

MEID

IMEI

ESN

Phone & Mailbox Number

Sim Serial

Subscriber id

Device location

Is there a script that does this?

Currently i can use "Android id changer" for the first item on the list and "Fake GPS" for the last item on the list but i havent a clue how to manipulate data with the rest.of the items the way PDroid proposes to.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pampilius86:
I would like to connect an android device (tablet) with a digital pen (e.G. Fujitsu Siemens) [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMvY_6y5JLk[/YOUTUBE] in order to use it as a mouse on the tablet.

In my case it would help me to make some lecture notes (like in one note), as I don't feel comfortable drawing over a 10" capacitive screen with a finger, especially if you have to take notes for over 1,5 hours

Combination of this pen with android tablet didn't work, because there are no drivers (I think).

Is there any thread or has someone ported drivers for such devices like a "mobile note taker" to android?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] little_rock:
Given that the phone has gorilla glass, do you guys thing the phone even need a protective screen cover?

Coming to the end of 2 yr. contract with dhd with screen protector that is looking A little beat up, so am on the fence right now.

any thoughts gratefully recd!

Al
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RMXO:
Yes, if you ever plan to re-sale down the road, it will help on pricing. Plus, if you do get scratches, at least its on the screen protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] konman795:
Yes, I learned this the hard way on my Galaxy Nexus.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] leppo:
Yes, especially considering how many layers are all glued together. Don't want to replace all that, all at once
[Galaxy S III Accessories] iskuruts:
better be safe than sorry. also, if you're planning to resell the phone to get better value in the future, it's better to have screen protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ddurandSGS3:
ive never had a screen protector on any of my smarthphones.

i might try one on this phone though. its my first super expensive smarthphone.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falconeight:
Yes holding this phone is like trying to talk into a living big mouth bass.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Muckrak3r:
lol wut
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aaa:
1. Yes, you need the screen protector. I learned it the hard way: Desire with scratched screen.

2. Yes, this is my first super expensive phone ever. Never went above €400 before...but this...I know €600...just could not resist :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] deezle:
No, didn't for the s2 and no problems. Any scratches should be tiny, and invisible when you're using the thing.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Isadora:
Never had a screen protector on any phone for the past 14 years, not about to start now :p both my HD2 and S2 have stayed in pristine condition without.

Sent from my CM9 TouchPad
[Galaxy S III Accessories] sak500:
wow, $2 screen protector is too much for you guys? Do you even need to ask this question? I've used it on my iphone4 since day one with nice gel cover and same with LG O3D. Both look like new when i take them out of the cover. O3D is since last Sept 2011 and Iphone 4 i bought in Sept 2010. Already got good trade in price for ip4 for SIII. Coud'nt wait to get the screen protector for it as well as hard plastic cover which enhances the look of the phone.

Gorilla glass or bullet proof glass it's your gadget you should do whatever it takes to minimize wear and tear. My 2008 Lumina SS still wows passengers as they can't believe it's almost 4 years old car.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Isadora:
Nothing to do with the cost of a screen protector,I just really can't see why I would want one. As I've said, in 14 years of owning mobiles I'm yet to scratch a screen (or drop a phone). I don't use a case either unless I go to the beach - my phone, my choice. Do you guys also wrap all your furniture in plastic so that it doesn't get damaged? :p

Sent from my CM9 TouchPad
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Ansextra:
I've never used a screen protector on my Droid X and there isn't a mark on the screen. My assumption is that Gorilla Glass 2 is even better than Gorilla Glass so I'm not considering a screen protector on my SIII when it arrives. I just don't think any screen saver feels like the original glass of the phone and I just don't like them in general.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SlimJ87D:
Gorilla glass 2 is stronger than 1, but they use less of it to make the phone thin as possible.

I don't know if thickness has anything to do with resisting scratches as I would need to look at their data sheet and experiments but I do know that you will have the same impact resistances.

They advertise "same strength at less thickness" when they presented it a few months back. So don't expect the SGS3 to be better than the SGS2, but expect GG2 to be better than GG1 at the same thicknesses.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] little_rock:
Thx to all you guys that responded!

I might look up the specs of gorilla glass and see how scratch proof it is... would pref to go without cover if poss, but then i see the fairly mangled cover of my dhd and think hmmmm!!!

if I find good info i will post
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
Depends...

My G1 didn't have gorilla glass and after nearly 2 years it was scratch free. I had one on my Samsung GS1 (don't know if it did anything though), but I didn't put one on my Thunderbolt, Droid1, DX1, Bionic, or my Sensation and those are all just fine. Gorilla glass 2 can be scratched, I mean it's still just glass. Gorilla Glass2 can also break. Sadly a screen protector will not prevent your screen from breaking; They only prevent hairline scratches which really shouldn't lower the resale price more than what you would have spent on the screen protector and huge bulky case anyway. I personally like my phones naked. ;)

Just take care of it, don't run around with keys or a bag of sand in your pocket and your phone should be just fine.

-Dr B

I prefer them naked.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mickeko:
Actually, a soft screen protector will work as a shock absorber and turn impact energy into heat. This means that it actually does reduce the risk of screen damage. It's fairly basic physics.

Skickat från min GT-I9300 via Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Diaf82:
I didn't put one on my GS1 and to this day it doesn't have a single scratch on the screen. The back cover...that's another story. I've even taken it to the beach on several occassions. I don't plan on putting a screen protector on my GS3.

I prefer the feel of the glass without anything on it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mickeko:
So you flaming people who do use a protector is ok? Hypocrite.

Sent från mein I9300 via Tapatalk 2. Kyllä!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Skunk Ape1:
My daughter's og epic 4g was two years old. Never had a screen protector. For two years it was thrown into a book bag (back pack) filled with binders, pens, wire bound notebooks, curling irons and only God knows what else. Two years later not a single scratch on the screen. Sold it with Sprint's buyback program for $60. The retail clerk was shocked when he inspected the phone. The back was beat to hell but the screen was pristine.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] shibbybypass:
So you think it ruins the phone? Wow and the ones who use screen protectors are the crazy ones. Some of us like myself actually work outside where it is extremely possible for something more than a normal scratch to happen. I use a case because I don't want to wait for something that could be prevented in the first place. I would love a life proof case for this phone. I would also love it if phone manufacturer would release something like the s3 but in a more durable casing.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rault18:
27 0000 views, 19 pages and hungreds of comments on a subject that makes no sense

u like screen protectors? good

u dont like screen protectors? good

now go smoke a joint and lets wait for that JB rom to drop
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SquallLTT:
It's all about personal preference. There is no right and no wrong on this subject.

I hope nobody got insulted here.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bbeelzebub:
I still have the piece of plastic that came on my screen on mine. I know it's not technically a screen protector, but it's better than any screen protector I've ever bought. No scratches at all and it wipes perfect clean with a microfiber cloth and is perfectly clear.

I'm not in any rush to be a screen protector til' I see more of them in stores locally. Combined with my Speck Case, it looks / works great.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] buckinghamrd:
Yes it definitely does

I am a very careful with my phones - my Desire, 2 years old, had one small scratch after 2 years constant use - no screen protector.

After 3 days with my s3 it had 2 nasty scratches - gorilla glass my ass.

I have since put a screen protector on but its too late - one is still pretty obvious - in case you wondering it hasn't been dropped so I don't even know how it happened.

Only thing I can think is the glass is flush with the edges unlike the slightly recessed Desire - if you put it face down to mute a call then perhaps grain sand can scratch it ?

Don't know I am at a loss - but all these you tube videos showing how great the glass is, are questionable.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Maverick777:
Yeah. The Youtube videos are funny because it doesn't test using items that are harder than the glass. Just because an object is sharp doesn't mean it will scratch. I'd love to see a video of someone rubbing a phone around in sand. Quartz which is common in sand is harder than glass and will scratch the screen. So if you're around volleyball courts, baseball fields, etc you may have sand that ends up on your hands or in your pockets and not realize it. That's how I think a lot of mystery scratches end up on the screen. Sand is used for lots of applications, so you may be around a source of it and not even realize it.

Like you said, the screen on the S III sits flush with the front of the phone, which may have made contact with sand particles or something similar when you laid it face down. That's why I find it essential to use a case with a lip around the bezel if you're going to use one at all.

As for screen protectors, I find the SGP/Steinheil Ultra Nano does not degrade the image quality at all and the feel is the same as the naked glass. I have used 2 S III's side by side with and without the SGP protector and they feel identical to me. I also like cases on these Samsung phones because it not only adds protection, but also a comfortable amount of weight and extra grip. The case and screen protector cost me less than $20. And no, I don't have insurance on the phone...

It's personal preference and I'd say it's too broad of a generalization to say there's anything wrong to with or without a screen protector or case. I dropped my Galaxy S a total of 2 times in 2 years. So I'm pretty careful with my phone and gadgets in general.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mrpickem:
Who needs 'em!

Screen protectors are a waste of time. I've used them and went without. With common sense your screen will be fine without one. I had an Epic Touch for over a year without and it was scratch free. I also just retired a 14 month old Droid Charge with zero scratches.

When you use the protectors you are always susceptible to bubble, debris under the protector & the edges peeling. Also I've notice reduced sensitivity to touch with some protectors.

Gimme my screen naked! :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] billubakra:
Hi Guys

Can anyone please tell me from where in India i can get a screen guard which

A.Is like those invisible kinds

B.Protects the screen

C.Doesnt lower the screen quality

D.Touch is smooth even after we apply the screen guard

Thanx
[Galaxy S III Accessories] japjit100:
yes for dose people they use rifle

No for dose people they use carefully

I help u please click to thanks

---------- Post added at 02:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:17 AM ----------

go to local market

Buy a glossy screen guard

U get it for rs 100
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SGT2012:
Get a screen protector just in case.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Blue6IX:
I can't believe it took 60 posts to get to my main reason for using a screen protector - greasy, oily fingers and the same from putting it up to your face.

It's hot outside. I try and use speaker or a headset as often as possible, but still have to hold it to my face from time to time. No way to get around touching it.

I'm not interested in getting all that oil into the pores of the screen.

Threw an otter defender on it, probably going to cut the built in screen protector out of it.

Since unboxing, it's had a screen protector on it. Very first thing I did to it even before the guy at the store set it up.

I never get insurance for my phones, made that mistake once and cancelled it after a few months. I am rough on stuff, but never needed it and it's just a waste of money to me.

Hear all the stories about people going through multiple replacement phones that have this or that problem. I'll just buy a new one if i'm careless enough to break it. ( which I won't be) .

So $250 for the phone, $11 for 3 screen protectors ( only one used so far) and $22 for the defender case puts me at less then half of full retail for the device with no recurring payments for the device or wasted money on insurance.

I won't sell it, so purely for my own benefit, but I couldn't imagine using it without a screen protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] billubakra:
Thanks for replyimg.Actually in my city they are very expensive so any good online site which gives COD option as i am not able to find one.Another thing is there any specific brand for that glossy screen guard?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Markor13:
Go on eBay you can get off brand ones under $2 bucks. I bought a packet of 6 anti glare screen protectors for a $1.25 with free shipping, and apack of regular screen protectors for a $1.95 with free shipping. I've had very very expensive screen protectors top of the line ones, these are the first cheap ones I bought and they work just as well as the top of the line behind.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gingson:
For "Peace of Mind", yes. Protection, I don't think so.

I've wasted over $100.00 to protect my Gorilla Glass but so far none of them stayed on for a long time. They are lint magnets around the edges, whether wet or dry applications.

Since the day I received my pre-ordered phone, I've had screen protector even before I activated it. I just took off my tempered glass protector and so far using the phone with bare screen is really a big difference compared to having a piece of film between your fingers and the screen. Good luck none of them worked for me.