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[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
Thank you very much for the info. That's what I thought it did. that is why I did NOT take the update. I posted the update file for someone to download so it can hopfully be used to reverse engineer to figure out how to maybe unlock the so called permlock bootloader. I was wondering what files I could extract from the update files that would let me have the 1080p camera features. Maybe someone out there has tried already and could let use know. Let me see if it will let me post links now.

2.3.5 update checksum file

http://planetwon2.net/files/motorol...lur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.crc.zip

planetwon2.net/files/motorola-photon-files/Motorola-photon-update-PHOTON-4G_MR5-4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US/Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.crc.zip

Rename this file by just removing the .zip extention on the end after downloading so it only shows the .crc . Had to add the .zip on the end so the server would let it be downloaded.

2.3.5 update file that will permlock your bootloader

http://planetwon2.net/files/motorol...US/Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.zip

planetwon2.net/files/motorola-photon-files/Motorola-photon-update-PHOTON-4G_MR5-4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US/Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.zip
[Motorola Photon 4G] portman:
crc file missing

please upload

thanks
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
Have you managed to get your phone fixed yet?
[Motorola Photon 4G] portman:
its up and running!
[Motorola Photon 4G] HeloJamesNelson:
I also saw a post regarding a new update in Motoask website. Hope this update fixed a lot of issues and limitations such as resolution.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samadam110:
Im EXTREMELY technologically challenged.

I used to use a Nokia e75 before getting the Galaxy Note (around 6 months ago)

I got it from the 'grey market' in the U.A.E (and it had rupees label on it).

I have a few problems that i need help with please.

1. Since i bought it from the 'grey market' (not an authorized dealer) it doesn't upgrade. Im still on Android 2.3.5. When i do a check for 'updates'… no update available is the message i get. Is that right? Can i do something about it?

2. Nokia used to have a 'suite' software that would automatically backup EVERYTHING on the phone, into a 'file' or folder. I have a macbook pro, is there something like that … that i could back up all the contents on my phone? (i tried Kies but it's limited and complicated for my pea brain!)

3. Just today, my speaker stopped working for audio files and messages. My ringer is audible but nothing compared to what it used to be. What do i do? There's no sound with games, messages and so on. The phone vibrates (and all sounds are audible via headphones).

4. Sometimes the keyboard crashes and then i have to restart the application that i was working with (namely whatsapp and messaging). Is there anything i can do to fix that?

That's all for now. I would REALLY appreciate any/all help that i can get, and PLEASE be as detailed as you can … as you would with an eight year old!

Thanks a bunch.

Sam.

p.s : if you're wondering what i am doing with these gadgets when i am so illiterate … perhaps a mid life crisis? :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baz77:
Lol dont worry your as old as you feel. Gray market whats that? Senior mart, or s-mart? Sorry couldnt help it.

Check your csc by getting imei, dial in dialer *#06#

Write that down and keep private.

Then dial *#272*imei#* you put the number you just wrote where it says imei.

Then check which csc is selected. This determines if you are upgradeable. The country that corresponds with this is, or should be what most people are talking about when an update is available

Now if its not available, check i.e sammobile.com firmware section.

Next to thisvif you really really want update just go to developers section here in forum and follow dr ketans thread. His tutorial is awesome!

Anyways dont ever wipe or factory reset on any ICS when you get there!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Akiainavas:
1. You can flash any rom via Odin, even newest 4.0.3 ICS - but you have to do it manually via PC. OTA update depends on region, your Note might come from one that has not received the update yet. If you need help with that send me a PM.

2. There is only Kies dedicated to Samsung devices. There are some 3rd party apps dedicated for Android in general, but they don't work very well. So i'd say - unfortunately - no.

3. That's common software bug. Enter recovery ( Volume up + home + power ) and select "Clear Cache". This has helped me fix that at least twice.

4. You can try installing ICS keyboard from the market, or any replacement keyboards like Swift etc. they usually work better than stock Samsung GB one.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samadam110:
Guys, i tried 'thanking your post' but it didn't work for some reason.

Baz77

- That was quite funny actually! :)

I tried doing that and before i could put in the final '*' a screen came up with a 'sales code'… which said 'INU'. Also it had what appeared to be initials of different countries below that i could select (UAE wasn't one of them!). It also had an 'install' and 'cancel' icons at the bottom. When i hit 'install' … nothing happened :s (help?)

Also you said if you really really want to… (i shouldn't upgrade? any problems with that? should i back up data or something before doing it? am i being paranoid with your usage of TWO really's? :)

Akiainavas

1. Your first post was with so many abbreviations.. it sounded like 'chinese' to someone like me. I have no idea what those things mean. Could you please explain? Also, you mentioned PC… not with Mac?

2. okay .. kies it is.

3. I tried doing that .. and it took a 'screen capture of my phone' :s

4. Thanks.

Thanks Guys! Appreciate your help!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baz77:
Welcome to xda, I love this place. Anyway added comments in qouted text, that should help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Doodsz:
Hi guys. I'm rooted and running gummy Rom. My question is that what happens if jelly bean comes out? Do I need to unroot to get the update?

Please answer kindly.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Liskrig:
With custom ROMs it all depends on the developers, there is a better chance of getting JB with aftermarket ROMs than there is going through a carrier like Verizon. (GSM version should be instant)

Most serious developers (Like Gummy) will more than likely be updating the Nexus first. So I personally wouldn't go back to stock, unless for some reason the updates are taking too long.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Doodsz:
Thank you for your response.

And in the settings there's a "check for update" option so maybe I could use that?

But yea like you said I wouldn't go back to stock :D

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Liskrig:
I wouldn't recommend it, because it will be looking for things that aren't in place, and you'll probably just end up getting a nasty message in recovery during the installation which could potentially corrupt your current ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
OTA updates are for STOCK ROMs ONLY. An OTA update will NOT install on a custom ROM.

You either have to flash a stock ROM, update and stick with stock, or wait for the dev to update Gummy to the latest version.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Zanith:
Ok, so my accessories came today so I'd thought I'd write a little review about them.

First off, the official Flip cover. I have the ceramic white one, to go with my white phone.

Now I read a few threads and started getting worried about the possibility of a magnet. I checked with my powerful magnet there is not even a tiny one. How it 'sticks' to the screen is static attraction. Same way a balloon can make your hair stick up, bits of paper/fluff stick to a comb after you've used it. Another worry I had was the back looked tacky, poor quality, in pictures I've seen. It is exactly like the original back except it feels a bit more solid, rather than pliable. The front has a matted feel to it which I think might be the same look/feel as the pebble blue's back (but in white). Another thing I wanted to know how much it would look like if I decided to get the blue one, top look similar to the blue pebble theme. I think it will work well for those of us who decided to get a white due to stock delays.

Now, about the CPen. There was complaints that some people thought this would be similar to the SPen. It is just a capacative stylus with a nice 3mm tip.

My last stylus was a cheap £1 one that had more like a 1cm tip to it, which worked fine as a replacement for a finger, but for writing/drawing it really doesn't cut it. This solves that problem, in the SMemo app you get a canvas with some small square grids you can safely put in 10 dots into those squares if your hand is stable enough (mine isn't :p). Its not too bulky a pen, its about the size of a Parker pen and has the metal clip you usually have on them. Overall I think you could probably find another 3mm stylus cheaper elsewhere, but this is Samsung branded and looks nice.

Now for the dock. Its a nice little weighty block and the only thing that came with instructions! You just plug your/any micro-usb cable into the back of it and away you go (has a headphone jack too). It has a new screen when its docked called Desk Home and looks like https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByJ-I1CDRqiicUlDSFYwNjJ3ZTQ which is pretty cool. Not sure if other docks will enable this screen so I doubt you could get a cheaper one to do the same. Also, it works with the flip cover either flipped to the front or flipped around to the back.

To sum up I hope somebody finds this useful and if you have any questions about them feel free to ask or post below.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Zanith:
I'd like to add, that after a short time on the dock, the icons disappear, so does the top bar. And all you are left with is the time, date and weather. Also this randomly moves like every 30 seconds or something.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] TheSlov3nc:
Hey. I was just wondering if it's possible to install a stock Huawei rom back on my U8800. I cant find the files anywhere. I have Aurora ICS Rom installed, but all my musics don't work. Couldnt play the track you requested. The whole phone lags, browsing is impossible.

So is it possible to get 2.3.5 stock rom back. If not, recommend me some USEFUL roms. I haven't been looking for any for a quite a while.

Thanks, Erik
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] dancer_69:
I think you must search to find:

http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3791

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Huawei_U8800_IDEOS_X5#U8800

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1369296

And these are only some of the places.

Aurora ICS is very stable on latest version. I'm using it from 1x versions and most of them were stable enaugh for everyday use. Especially the latest version is very good. Wifi works fine, no reboots, good battery life, no lags. I haven't mention eny problems on browsing or phone functions also.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nkchri2:
I just wanted to get some input about what everyone thinks about the 3rd party development concerning these two phones. I currently have, and still love, my original Evo 4g. I have it rooted with CM7 installed.

I'm on Sprint, and I love being able to use the free wifi hotspot built into CM7 without paying a ton of money to sprint. I like having emulators and playing all my old favorite games on the TV.

The difference in the screens doesn't bother me much, but I figured the extra power of the GS3 would be very beneficial with the way I use the phone. On the other hand, I've heard custom mods and development aren't near as good with the GS3.

So the main question:

Should I go for the raw power of the GS3, or the more modding and developer friendly LTEVo? I really don't want to lose my free wifi hotspot... I use it all the time and I'm not sure if I can get it with the GS3.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Spyderekz:
The free hot spot you can get when you root with any phone, so that's a non issue.

My understanding is the phones are about the same, the galaxy has more RAM it seems, but the processor is about the same. You should consider build.quality. do you like how the EVO looks and feels or the Sammy? I don't like the plastic feel of the Samsung phones myself. It's a personal choice.

Also the front buttons on the galaxy are ugly, and u like dedicated camera button on the EVO. And kickstand.

sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
You said a bunch of nothing. Also what makes you think the GS3 has more "raw power"? They both have the same chip.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Spyderekz:
Sg3 had more RAM

sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stellar:
More RAM doesn't equate to more power lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tjkrz:
My main reason for moving to HTC (from Samsung Epic 4G) is OEM support. Samsung could care less about upgrading phone's they've already sold. You can bet your mortgage on the Evo getting Jelly Bean before the Galaxy S III, and I'm sure we're talking a difference in months.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jgalan14:
I'm thinking the same but usually upgrades are a pain cause so many differences and carriers, I think sprint got the best track record with upgrades but maybe is because they don't have so many phones as Verizon and att, plus this time around the device is the same @ll over the us carriers so it should be easier, I'm getting the gs3 on tmobile since I already have tmobile but I'm keeping my EVO and wait for lte and the only thing that I hate about my EVO 3g doesn't cut it sometimes, when the evo came out I had not problems with 3g and that's all I used cause 4G will kill battery quick, to the op they both are great phones I think you should try the gs3 and if you prefer sense too much(even tho you said you like cm7) then get evo lte, btw development on the gs3 will be probably better then evo only because is the same phone in all major us carriers so all those developers will make roms for each on carrier and just changed radios and what not for the other carrier so it will be amazing and that was what Myn was talking about when he choose to get the GS3
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chessmyantidrug:
I laugh at anyone who chooses the Galaxy S3 because it has twice as much RAM as the Evo LTE. RAM wasn't a bottleneck in the 3D so why would it be an issue in the LTE? It was hardly a problem with the 4G. Phones simply don't utilize all that RAM. Adding more won't change anything.

Your decision should come down to maybe a handful of things. Probably the biggest knock against the Evo LTE is the battery. You have the freedom to access the S3's battery whenever you please without having to remove screws. For some people, that's a dealbreaker and they would shell out for the S3. Likewise, others would prefer the dedicated camera button.

At the end of the day, the decision is yours. I'm not really sure if I ever see myself buying a phone not made by HTC. Their products are simply amazing. I don't have anything against Samsung, it's just I love the three flagship Evos I have owned. I haven't found a reason to abandon them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ibleedbloo:
I think the question that has been asked has not yet been answered. Which phone will have more custom roms available. Or, maybe more importantly which will get a fully functional Cyanogen mod or other popular rom first?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Wakawaka024:
Im running cm9 on my Evo Lte now it's almost perfect no video camera yet. I think the SG 3 already has official cm support because Samsung already released source, HTC hasn't yet. Im pretty sure once source comes out the evo will get official support too. So to me it's which phone you like better, they're so close spec wise.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nkchri2:
This was the main part of question, and it hasn't really gotten much input. (Except from jgalan14, who brought up a good point)

Actually I do consider more ram more power. It's not technically processing power, but if something makes it run faster, then I consider it giving it more power. Not technically correct, but it's still faster.

And no, that much more ram is not an issue when just using the phone to make calls and surf the web, or even play games from the market. But I already stated that one of the biggest things I use it for is playing on emulators. Well more ram IS needed for the later gen console emulators to run smoothly, especially when mirroring to the TV. My original 4g didn't run alot of N64 games smoothly when on the TV. You may laugh at me choosing the GS3 for more ram, but obviously you don't know anything about computer hardware if you actually paid attention to the post and still came to that conclusion.

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I think the GS3 is going to be the better choice. The removable battery and more RAM are pretty big selling points. Not to mention the battery life on the GS3 is way better also. I'm not particularly concerned about it "feeling cheap" and I don't mind not having a camera button. I think the GS3 has some cooler camera features anyways. I will miss the kickstand though. Jgalan14 brought up a good point, hopefully the GS3 will get decent mods as well, if not I guess I can deal with it as long as I just get the free wifi hotspot from rooting. Especially since the main reason I modded was because of the Bluetooth issues keeping you from connecting Wiimotes to the Evo 4g; modding isn't necessary to connect Bluetooth controllers to the GS3. (Even tho CM7 has been awesome, so I may use Cyanogen mods again on the GS3)

Mainly, I think the GS3 will be much better at running emulators.

Now I'm just going to have to go buy one of those stupid proprietary MHL cables... that's my one big complaint about the GS3.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regalpimpin:
I can run any emulators I want on my transformer prime flawlessly. Guess how much ram it has. 1gb.

You can't even compare n64 roms running choppy on the OG evo to the new evo. Major OS update, single core 1ghz cpu vs dual core 1.5 ghz, 512mb ram compared to 1gb.

Not to say, if a ps2 emulator ever becomes mainstream it couldn't be beneficial. But haven't they also stated, that the extra gig of ram is dedicated to running touchwiz.

So you really arent getting any extra ram, your just getting some more of your 1gb free'd up because it's not running the skin. Seems silly considering the benchmarks are even favoring the evo at this point.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Spyderekz:
Lol that's a kick I'm the nuts, 2gb of ram!! AMD a small print disclaimer saying 1gb is to run touchwiz smoothly lol screw SG3

sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Love Divine:
Hold your horses here...

I'm getting pretty sick and tired of these "more RAM=1337 ph0ne" comments that are parroted endlessly everywhere. No Android phone has ever had 2GB of RAM before... The bottom line is that its benefits remain to be seen. From what we do know, it really shouldn't help at all (given the way Android utilizes RAM). Maybe with Android 5 or 6 (lol) down the line? Who knows.

What I do know for sure right now is that RAM it will precisely 0 effect on its emulator performance. That all comes down to developer optimization for particular chipsets. At the level Android phone emulators are currently operating (not to mention the basic systems they're emulating), RAM is the last thing that will help. Now a future PS2 emulator might be a different story, although the S4 is not nearly powerful enough to run it at anywhere near acceptable levels.

Battery life "way better" on the S3? Can I have some of what you are smoking sir? The only difference is a 100mah battery in its favor. Every review I've read so far has stated that it has, at most, equal battery life to the EVO/ATT One X. Removable battery is a nice plus though.

IMO the big difference to consider between these two phones is software, plain and simple.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sinfiery:
How is 100mAh significantly more battery? Not to mention gsmarena battery test had the EVO at 45, the int gs3 at 43
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nkchri2:
I wasn't trying to directly compare... I was just stated that for reference. As far as the extra ram being used up by touchwiz, then that just means there is one more huge reason to keep using Cyanogen like I am now. Goodbye touchwiz, hello extra 1Gb RAM!! Even if current emulators and apps can't take full advantage of the extra RAM, I think it still does make it more future proof than the LTEvo. And even if you can't unlock the other 1GB from touchwiz, it still will make the phone faster and less laggy with dedicated RAM for the UI.

As far as the benchmarks, I'm not really sure where you got that information. A link would be nice = D

I'm not a dead set fan of either phone. I have thoroughly enjoyed my original Evo. I just want to pick the better phone for how I want to use it. So far, I haven't seen anything to sway my choice towards the LTEvo. The better/removable battery and the extra RAM are pretty big.

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So far from this post and more research, this is what I've found.

Evo 4g LTE:

- Looks like the rear facing camera is better

- Better display

- It's not all plastic

- Kickstand!

- Hardware camera button

- Doesn't rely on proprietary accessories (a la S3 MHL cable)

- Beats audio

Galaxy S3

- Extra RAM (even if it is dedicated to Touchwiz, that is just a big chunk less of the original 1GB being used for the UI, which means more free RAM)

- Same phone across all carriers, hopefully leading to more/easier 3rd party development

- More camera functions (continuous shooting / best shot)

- Removable battery

- Longer lasting battery

- 32 Gb option available

- .6 MP larger front facing camera

- Better multitasking than the LTEvo (no reloading)

- S-Voice
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] knlmwq:
@nkchri2. Are you sure you understand that 1.5gb of ram sitting around doing nothing on your phone will be just as useful as 200mb or ram sitting around on your phone doing nothing? The extra ram, whether it be 100mb or 8gb's, does the exact same thing. It is just sitting there. Now if you feel you will have 100 apps open at the same time then maybe you will see the benefit. If ram even matters at all at this point, it certainly doesn't matter to the degree at which you are giving it right now
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nkchri2:
I missed the two post concerning my comments on the battery life. The S3 having a way better battery was the wrong way of putting it I guess. Yes, it's only 100mAh more, so it has a 5% larger battery. I guess the point is the S3 must be much easier on its battery. You mentioned gsmarena...

gsmarena(dot)com

/compare.php3?idPhone1=4804&idPhone2=4665

(Forum wont let me post links yet... so I had to list it that way)

This compares the two phones and lists the S3 having 2 hours and 30 minutes longer talk time the the LTEvo. I have seen a few other websites also showing a clear advantage in the battery life with video and surfing as well, I just can't find that link and gsmarena just lists talk time numbers. If I do I'll repost.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nkchri2:
Even if it doesn't.. does it hurt to have it? Everyone just keeps posting about how the extras the GS3 has "doesn't matter". I'm not trying to offend anyone, but I posted in this forum to get information ABOUT the LTEvo, but seems like most people are just LTEvo fans that want to flame the GS3, not really comparing. Okay, well like I said, I'm not dead set on getting either, but if that stuff doesn't matter...

What does the LTEvo have to offer that the GS3 doesn't that would make me want it instead?

I made a list in a previous post but I still think I'm leaning more towards the GS3, but if anyone has something I'm missing on the LTEvo I'd love to hear it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jspsuperman:
Dude you are in the EVOLTE forum, we are all users and fans of this phone. What do you expect? Ofcourse we will lean towards the evo more. Both are good phones, but honestly we like the evo way more otherwise we wouldnt have bought it and actively discuss and praise it. Stop trolling with the gs3 is better crap.