yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nabuhonodozor:
SGS2S have build-in stereo mic??

AFAIK SGS2S record mono despite internal or headset external mic so tip with headset mic can actually be a proper solution.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Yes. Uses both mics (regular voice mic + NR mic) for stereo audio recording while recording video.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
Okay, so it would appear that the kernel I am currently running (you can view it here) is affected by whatever bug it is that stock ICS kernels suffer with. But, what exactly is this problem and how does it effect me? So far, I've had no problems with ICS so what is the matter with it? What do I need to do?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M3TALLICA:
Yes it is affected. Looks like stock samsung kernel.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1633938

And please post questions in Q&A.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
Do I need to do anything then, or am I safe to carry on using the kernel? I don't really want to re-flash.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AddyG:
Using this Kernel is NOT safe.

Better you flash Speedmod Kernel with PC Odin....then you're safe;)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
From?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
PLEASE! Explain to me what is the danger of this kernel?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andreww88:
The stock ICS kernel has a code in it called MMC_Cap_Erase. It is bad with a faulty firmware (most Notes have 0x19, you can tell by downloading Chainfire's app called GotBrickBug). Do NOT wipe data/factory reset.

Also, you can flash franco or speedmod kernels if you are running stock ICS and be perfectly fine. But, I wouldn't do it in PC Odin like someone suggested. You can flash either kernel in CWM, just do not wipe. You don't have to wipe anything.

After you flash it, reboot the phone, go to settings and then About Phone and make sure the "Kernel" is Franco or speedmod, whichever you go with. After that, you can wipe data safely.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
What do you mean wipe data safely? Like removing apps or just factory resetting the phone? Is this risk also a guaranteed, as flashing firmware seems pretty risky to me also.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andreww88:
You wipe data if you switch ROMs. Like if you went from stock ICS to CM9, you would wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache. You need to do more reading before you start doing this kind of stuff though. I don't want to see you brick your phone.

I never said anything about flashing firmwares. You can't do that. There's no guarantee you will brick your phone if you wipe on stock ICS kernel. But, I wouldn't suggest trying it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
So, if I only stick to the stock ROM and don't plan on changing, will this bug not effect me?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andreww88:
If you mess with big files or delete a lot of files at once, it COULD but there's no guarantees. I would seriously look at Speedmod or Franco kernels and flash one of them in CWM just to be safe.

Edit:

I never asked, but are you rooted?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
Is this issue covered by any kind of warranty/guarantee? Just, I'm only 14 and don't really have the technical know-how to change kernels. I wouldn't know where to begin...

I am not rooted either.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
So, what should I do?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andreww88:
Stay where you are then. It probably would be covered if you bricked and not rooted. Don't do a wipe/factory reset in recovery OR settings/factory reset.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
So, as long as I don't have to factory reset my phone, I should be okay? Will an update from Samsung ever fix this issue?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andreww88:
You SHOULD be okay. I can not say 100% sure though.

We don't know. There supposedly is a fix (from Google), but they have to have permission to release it from Samsung. Read the threads about it in the General section. Entropy is one of the guys working on fixes and working with Samsung.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
So, all going to plan, Google should release a fix with Samsung's permission sometime soon and that will solve the problem for me so long as I don't reset or wipe data on my phone and brick it by that point?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andreww88:
No guarantees. More than likely the "fix" would be passed to Samsung for them to release IF they do. There are plenty of "safe" kernels now that have disabled the code to keep you from bricking (Franco, Speedmod, CM9 to name a few). So if you are that worried, read about them and choose something. But, don't choose CM9 kernel unless you are on a cm9 rom, obviously.

Please, your best thing is to READ, READ, READ.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brad387:
Thanks, so finally what does changing kernels involve? Changing ROMs requires flashing, which I don't want to do. But how difficult is changing kernels and would it cause data lose of contacts and stuff?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andreww88:
You flash a kernel in CWM recovery. You don't lose data. You would need to root your phone and get CWM. All in DrKetan's thread in Android Development.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 9009i:
It's amazing how some of the most informative threads are those of posted in layman terms.

I am Galaxy note user on stock ICS 4.0.3 Kernal LPY, baseband version LPT. Rooted.

Now from the links provided by andrew earlier (which are appreciated) it seems I am on the same as Brad here, where there might be a random bricking of my phone, unless I change kernals.

It does seem that changing kernals may be the most ideal thing to do, although like Brad I am a complete newb when it come to anything dev related. I tried flashing my phone once and it failed miserably yet was fortunately lucky in that my phone didn't brick.

Unfortunately, there are everlasting amounts of information out there and overcomplicated lingo.

Just to clarify, a bit of searching indicates that perhaps speedmod is an ideal choice, am I correct in understanding that is ideal for my particular (current kernal)

Link below:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1673072

Assuming I want to opt for the CWM root of doing things, what steps would you recommend I follow.

Any help (point wise would be amazing tbh, instead of the continuous shuffling onto more complex threads >.>
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Vaughn Whiskey:
I was able to get the custom rom for my Gio for 2.3.6 working and i love it! Thanks to you guys on the site. But my question is, i am wanting to have my wireless on the cell to stay FULLY on when i am home and then myself turn it off when i leave my apartment. This might sound as simple as just connecting to my wireless with my cell but whenever my cell goes in to "lock" mode, it seems my wireless takes a break.

Now, you might laugh at the reason why i need a feature like this. But my laptop died the other and i need to get alerts from my email at different times around my apartment. I don't have a data plan either.

I have tried some "AUTO WIFI" "Always On Wifi" programs but they don't do the job.

so my question is, what do you guys recommend?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] alkspo:
the solution is very simple :p

go to settings, wireless and networks, wifi settings, then press the menu key (left side beside the middle button), click advanced, and set wifi sleep policy to never :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Vaughn Whiskey:
OHHH MY GOD. i have had this cell for almost a year and i never knew about this....you are wicked.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] WalkerOfTheDay:
Happens to the best of us :)

I have a good tip for you, install Llama.

It automatically detects when you leave home, and you

can set a profile that automatically turns of WiFi when you do.

Available here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama&hl=nl
[EVO Shift 4G General] w8setter:
Alot of people are unaware that set cpu can be used for profiles such as the screen off profile....With this profile you can make quite a positive change to battery life;)...Included are some pics below to help(You may have to play with gov. settings to see which is better with battery life with screen off).
[Android Apps and Games] boa50:
Do you know me? is a game where you test your knowledge about flags of the countries. It has a database with more than 200 countries in the different areas of the planet, you will be able to hit all the relationships of flags with their respective countries??

Google Play URL:

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.boa50.vocemeconhecefree
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dynamo!:
Hi, in april, Samsung released the Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160. In the past few days thanks to the user antsm, root was made possible.

I was just wondering if anyone is planning on porting any roms over to this device? It would be awesome!

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cosmo123:
You gotta give it some time. It is still a very new phone. I got mine 2 weeks ago and I love it! From the posts in different forums I think there will be a pretty big user base soon and seeing that the Ace 2 already got root I am sure there will be many ROMs available in a few months :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lokeshsaini94:
HEY!!!

Hey i was thinking to it... Can you provide me your stock rom somehow...

EDIT - please get me system folder of your rom

here are steps how to

1. download any terminal emulator from market.

2. open emulator and type the command with proper spacing as given below

tar -c system/* >> sdcard/system.tar

This will copy all your /system folder to your SDcard with name System.tar

so upload it somewhere and give me a link to it... personal message me...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cosmo123:
hey, great that you wanna start working on our phone :)

I am uploading the system dump right now, will post a link later.

Anything else I can do? :)

Galaxy Ace 2 system dump: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B2t7HsKd8AipQk95em1UWURpTnM
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Terrable2000:
usb-otg (usb-host)

Hi! USB-OTG (host) is possible on this device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lokeshsaini94:
I THINK SO BECAUSE I SAW THESE LINES IN VOLT.FSTAB

# otg sdcard - Need to define path for /sys/devices/platform/musb_hdrc when it supports USB OTG

#{

# ums_path = /dev/zero

# asec = disable

#}

#usb_mount sdcard2 /mnt/sdcard/usbStorage auto <Need to define path for USB OTG>

#end line ## keep this line
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hafidzduddin:
you must build new kernel to suport usb-otg.

:)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lostsoul565:
So I am coming for iphone to sg3 and in iphone we able to "jailbreak" the iphone and get "free apps" is this the case with rooted phones? do you still download apps from the market?

thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baldilocks:
Yes. You can get apps from the Play Store or from anywhere else you can download an .apk from. It's a very open platform.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lostsoul565:
awsome just wanted to confirm.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freakboy13:
Lol you don't need root for free apps nor does rooting your phone give you acces to free apps. All rooting does, app wise, is allow you to install apps that require root.

:rolleyes:

sent from my hoXl

can't play my geetahr with out a geetahr string!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d4fseeker:
Just to clarify; you are attempting to get a free copy of a paid-only app?

If so, that's called piracy and not well seen on XDA... especially since a LOT of app developers are registered and active over here!

But as already said, rooting your device allows you to gain low-level access to the underlying operating system and hardware components to add or change features.

This is different from iOS' Cydia which is an alternative market allowing you to sideload apps (install apps not from the official market). This feature is already

integrated into Android and only requires checking a tickbox to confirm you are aware of the risks that a non-market app may bring.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lostsoul565:
great thanks now i am confused. like on he iphone you can go to and download free apps even apps that are in apple. is there such as site for androids?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lostsoul565:
thanks i am just not aware of how it worked as this is my first android. i will keep that in mind.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baldilocks:
That was/still is illegal on the iPhone too. Downloading 'pirated' apps is not cool on any platform.

The Apps found in Cydia (by default) are not pirated and are from hard working developers. 3rd party sources, not supported by Cydia, were often known for having a lot of pirated Apple/Cydia apps.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lostsoul565:
I only downloaded from app store and here and there from cydia..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xilent:
Hey,

is there something like a switch that renames the shutter sound - so that you can toggle between on ands off ?

Android 4.0.4

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RoberGalarga:
I think no, but you can install Script Manager and use a script to rename the file (Script manager can add shortcuts to your scripts on your homescreen ;)).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fineazbro:
i have an international samsung galaxy nexus that had a broken sim tray(it doesn't read sim card), i try to call samsung they refuse to do anything for me because its an international. anyone know where i can get it fix here in the usa, im am located in florida... thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dynamikd:
Just call Samsungs U.S. number. They will open up a ticket and have you mail the phone in.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fineazbro:
hey thanks for the reply, but when i call the us number, they say the phone is international they do not support it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mendezj666:
Is one of the SIM pins broke from it and that's why it doesn't read the SIM card?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
They won't service the international phone. He has no warranty they're in no obligation to help.

OP, you may be able to contact Samsung US about buying the replacement part or paying for the work to be done, but you won't be getting free warranty work done by anyone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cu_ninja:
I have the same problem as OP and am willing to pay. I've called multiple "authorized" Samsung repair centers where I live in Austin and none of them are willing to fix it. Like the OP, I called Samsung USA who referred me to Samsung UK. Both are unwilling to accept the phone for repair even though I'm willing to pay. Does anybody know of a repair shop that might do this type of work? At this point I'm willing to try anything to save from buying another GN.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fineazbro:
I end up buying another one from Google play witch I had to send back because of dead pixel..I sold my broken one pay over $600 for it sold it for 280..never buy international phone again
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Not to be rude, but it was 100% known at the time the phone came out that you wouldn't get a warranty with your purchase when buying grey market. Next time you want to buy an international phone, buy it from a

reputable importer

that will handle international warranty claims.

We shouldn't have to worry about this with the next Nexus, as it'll surely launch right from the start in the Play Store.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fineazbro:
Its not that I was willing to pay for the repair it just they wasn't willing to help me at all ..beside the phone is made by Samsung money goes to one pocket..why not fix it and have me pay for the repair
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Because you didn't buy it from Samsung US, you bought it grey market from someone else. You don't get a warranty from "Samsung", unfortunately. You only get a warranty from the area you bought it, assuming you bought it legitimately (no one importing did, technically).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yessae:
I think the bigger problem here is not having anyone to help even if the customer is willing to pay. I am having an international phone too with many problems now but not a single person is willing to service it in America. If anyone could let me know of some service centres then that would be much appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lowandbehold:
There is actually one in florida that does it. PM a user named manbearpig, he has the name of the shop.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yessae:
Thank you, will do that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ZINCOGNITO:
Any luck? I'm just trying to find a repair shop that will actually fix my phone instead of flashing it and sending it back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kawgirlval69:
yes there is!!

im who manbearpig and many other xda members have sent their phones.... i guarantee it will look new and work perfectly... no flashing bs... i hate to tell whoever thinks flashing fixed a broken sim pin but they shouldnt be trying to repair anything...

message me ... and yes it is legit.. out of respect for xda and their rules i wont give details in forum...
[General Questions and Answers] goransharp:
here's the problem :

installed

xp sp3

vs 2010 ultimate

monoandroid 4.0.1

installer_r18-windows

- android 4.0.3 (API 15)

- android 4.0 (API 14)

- android 2.2 (API 8)

LGDrivers (I think, that is not necessary)

after i create the default app (with Button and click) in VS 2010

1. run with no debugger

( I try with both API 14 and API 8 too )

And I get :

name.name.apk

name.name-Signed.apk

2. adb install -r name.name-Signed.apk

i receive a text saying "success" and it works on my emulator

BUT

when I run this on my LG GT540 currently running 2.3.7 version I get a message saying:

application has unexpectedly stopped ..

I also tried copying the apk to the phones sdcard and it still didnt work and i also rebooted the phone after instaling the app.

what am i doing wrong ?

why do i get a double name for my app ?

I wont give up from mono for android. Its wonderful and new for me like C# programmer.

I only wont to see default mono app running on my mobile device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] blackangst:
Ive seen a few threads about this, as well as several on the TMo boards and other boards about people not being able to send or receive MMS over wifi after the ICS update. I also had this issue and called TMo. I spoke to their 2nd level support, and the solution per Samsung is first send a picture to yourself via gmail (the gmail acct associated with your phone) while on wifi. After you receive it, you should be able to send and recieve MMS over wifi from there on out.

It worked for me, so I thought Id share with you. I cant speak for custom ROMS as Im on stock rooted.

edit: the symptoms I was having was I would send an MMS, and it would sit at sending. If I received an MMS, I got the notification of a new text with a download button. Hit that, and it sits at download. FYI I just checked my wifes SGS2 and she's on Darkside 2.7 and had the same issue. I perfomed the fix above, and now it works. So it appears this fixes the problem on GB as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noodles2224:
Do you send the picture to yourself through a computer to gmail? Or using the phone to yourself?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] blackangst:
While connected to wifi, from the phone, via gmail acct registered to my phone, sent to the same gmail acct.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noodles2224:
Doesn't work. It switches over to 4g when I send or receive MMS..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] blackangst:
Hhmmm interesting. Are you on a custom ROM?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noodles2224:
No, stock ICS rooted..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] blackangst:
Same as me. I dunno then :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noodles2224:
Yup, nothing after a reboot either.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NAKALAK:
yeah, i just tried the same thing and nothing happened, however, mine won't even switch to 4g to send/receive mms
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] blackangst:
Damn sorry guys...apparently its the Samsung fix and it worked on mine and my wifes phone...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ayman86:
bummer. wish this would have worked for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noodles2224:
Sorry after the reboot, it didn't switch to 4g anymore..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JPOKeefe:
For people who have 4g turn on just turn off mobile data in settings then do it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noodles2224:
So does it work for you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TonySpark:
This worked for me after several attempts.

Attempt 1: enable wifi and wifi calling. Send email. Email did not send.

Attempt 2: enable wifi only. Send email. Did not resovle issue.

Attempt 3: enable wifi and wifi calling, disable data network. Send email. reboot. Test MMS. Works. Enable data network. Tes MMS again. Problem Fixed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NAKALAK:
So just to make sure, do you send the email to your Gmail address through the messaging app or through the Gmail app? I would love to get my MMS working with the ICS update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wmblalock:
I have tried this several times, doesn't work for me. Any other suggestions?

It might be different for me as well because I am using Straight Talk (on tmobile network) but even if i enable WIFI Calling, it won't work and just shows error.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ruphskunk:
I got this to work. I repeated #3.

When sending the email, use the messaging app.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] nuggstein:
So now mms IS working for the stock MMS app...but is there a way for it to work via Go SMS, etc??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jamar16:
I have the same issue. For me at least the issue seems to be tied to GOSMS, i tried using HandcentSMS and it worked fine over wifi.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ROMmin' Noodle:
It worked on my SGS4G !!

I have to use wifi calling @ home and haven't been able to send or receive mms picture messages for years. Tried step 3, and Holy Sh*t, IT WORKED !!!

I'm running Valhalla Black Final custom rom, with lightning zap 5 EXT4 Lagfix VooDoo Sound DSP manager, modded build prop, every freakin tweakin thing I could put on it. And all I had to do was gmail myself a picture to get this to work.

That's frikkin awesome !!

Thanks OP !!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] blackangst:
Glad it helped you :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] MrParo:
Does not work. Tried many variations of the methods described. Only way to send MMS is through 4G service it seems. Also, I cannot send MMS at all when wifi calling is in use even if my data is on: the data never kicks in to send the message.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Bandaid_nyc:
I'm curious, have you tried a clean install of ICS 4.0.4 via Odin?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] MrParo:
Sorry for the late reply. I got the phone recently with a T-Mobile contract and it has 4.0.4 stock already loaded so no reason to Odin it into the phone. I am running stock no roms but I am rooted. Have you had success?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tongueman87:
Didn't work for me either
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ITALIANNYC:
Weird. I am always connected via wifi calling and never had an issue sending pix to people over MMS. I still dont.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tongueman87:
I can send just not receive