yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Indiguns:
Guys,

Back to a newbie's question: I have never had any trouble with simple installations from CD, but when I inserted the CD that came with Spice 425, NO installation of any drivers happened. Went into sub-folders and even separately clicked on the exes; still nothing... Later after reading through the Read-Me texts, even installed the Cetificates as asked

"

3. Follow instructions and place the certificate in the

following certificate stores:

Trusted Publishers

Trusted Root Certification Authorities

Step 1 through 3 will need to be repeated to place the certificate

in more than one certificate stores."

Still nothing...

Right now, I can't even access my phone's SD card through the when connected. No syncing, no nothing... :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Try to install manually...using Driver Manager.

Sometimes the system doesn't recognize automatically...actually they say that win 7 automatically installs...in my case with my winxp sp3..its installing automatically.....

You can try to instal the drivers manually...using driver manager in the window operating system....lol!

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Am a relieved and a happy man now. A little bit cautious, a little bit curious to learn and the attitude of an adventurous, is necessary in life and to root your phone too!

Today, after rooting my spice stellar mi 425 with 1GHZ, android phone and linking(not moving to sd card) all the apps to second partition using link2sd, with all my internal memory almost saved and even with lots of apps and games installed, my phone is running with the speed as if it is just unboxed!:cowboy:

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I have uninstalled the GMail app and installed from google play and linked it using Link2SD instead of Move2SD....not only this app but also linked all the apps I have installed instead of App2SD option, using Link2SD...:good:

Dude....could you please tell me a thread in xda which deals with fundamentals of android....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
thats great buddy,you are on the Roll :)

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1118120

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=910124
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mi-425:
mrsureshisha, i downloaded stock rom supplied by u realy it is fresh but not so fresh because when i dumb it it starts net connection and log me in automatically in facebook and gmail but in ur account i suggest u to change password of ur both accounts cause nobody can view ur mails...

Thanx for Rom....:cool:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
So Nice of you dude!!

ooops!! I forgot that I have logged in, before creating backup....Thanks for the information Bro...

Now installed Titanium Backup (free) and tested the backup.....Its awesome....

I have created my secondary partition as ext2(primary).....I want to change it to ext4.....I have doubt whether the backup which I took now using Titanium Backup will work properly if I change the partition to ext4.....Any idea about it.....:)

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] canopic:
What is CWM, keeping root when updating Frodo to GBread

OK This is my first post and I scoured the earth and phoned my mother just like the Video said. I even searched for a Glossary and through the FAQs so I must be the only one of your 4 million subscribers to not know [or not be able to guess] what CWM stands for and what it does - how it relates to Radios, Kernels, Bootloaders and OTAs? A simple question I'm sure and important to me as it keeps occurring in a lot of the HOWTO posts that Im trying to understand.

Second, I have downgraded my Desire Z from Gingerbread to Frodo and obtained root, S-OFF, etc, using gfree. I know I can upgrade back to gingerbread and want to do this but only if I can do it without losing root. I've seen lots of posts saying gingerbread can't be rooted and one or two saying it can, and others that deal with the upgrade but simply don't say if root will be lost. I assume that if I just install the OTA update offered by HTC, that will undo everything I just did in downgrading and getting root. If I understand correctly, having root is mostly a property of the bootloader and its configuration, so is it possible to re-install gingerbread but without overwriting the bootloader so as to keep root? Is RUU relevant to what I am asking? I hope its OK to post this here, as my only other option seemed to be to start a new thread. Thanks, THANKS!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
5.Now connect your mobile to PC via USB cable and wait for fastboot drivers to install/load automatically (tested in Windows 7)..

If it did not load drivers by default then you can install it manually through the available Spice CD provided above.

. You will see Windows notification icon if it is connected..

How can anyone know that whether fast drivers are loaded or not? if not how to install it ? I have Windows 7 32 bit.its mentioned that theres no need to install these drivers.still......?

6.Run "fastbootDeviceCheck.bat" to check device connection..

7.Run "fastbootTempCWM.bat" to temporarily boot in CWM Recovery..

shall we run these 2 .bat files from PC console ?

please explain these statements .These are sort of confusing & prohibiting myself from Rooting.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
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Dude.....(presuming that the previous steps are understood by you) The 6 and 7 steps are from the PC only.......6th step will just check whether the device is connected or not......7th Read carefully the shown text and do it as needed.........and just wait for all the drivers to be installed and press any key as asked.......now the 8th step is the actually process..where we load the Clockworkmod recovery......and just follow the remaining its very very simple and sure.....:highfive:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
Thats exactly what i was thinking.Thanks Buddy! Now the last thing before rooting.How to take back up of my contacts,apps,calendar etc.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Use the same tool "Rooting/Unrooting without losing recovery

"Use the same tool "Rooting/Unrooting without losing recovery"

Do up to the 8th step until you load the CWM recovery in the fastboot mode of your phone. Then select BackUp/Restore option from the menu. Then select Backup. Then select "Yes........"....Your backup is ready......Now just reboot with the from the menu.....Its the first option in the first screen.....Check Clockworkmod folder in your SD card....You can take any number of backups...All the backups will be stored in the same Clockworkmod folder......You can restore a backup in the same method as above said by selecting Restore option and rebooting.....

If you restore this backup after rooting, it will unroot your phone, because the backup is taken in unrooted state.....

As per my experience....when unrooted immediately after rooting using this method, my phone got unrooted. But after some modifications ie,. installing some more apps or removing or changing setting.....and so on.....the unroot doesn't worked for me......you may try...it wont harm your phone.....it unroots or it doen't.....so no worry......just apply the unrooted backup and you will be unrooted. with that settings as per the backup.

(I don't know what will happen if we restore a backup from the rooted phone through this method.....whether it will root the phone or not)

I don't think you will unroot after rooting......you can play with the rooted one...

Use some root explorer (I use ES File explorer) to access the root folder (handle with care) :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
thank you for clarification.it will be very helpful for the noobs like me! :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Inspite the cool whether, I am going to eat Icecream Sandwich!!!

hmmmm!....Started my backup work using Titanium Backup and will unroot...to give a "fresh stock rom" enabled device to the service center for some Ice cream's with sandwich, free off cost!

Have anyone there, already tasted the Ice cream with sandwich....can you share....the performance.....:highfive:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mi-425:
Is it true? I enquire in service center but he says no not yet! today i mailled to customer care lets see what he replies....:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
Ics update available confirmed

where do u stay?..may be it will take time to reach all service centers...here in bangalore its available....gave my spice to service center...they said takes one day ..waiting for tommorrow:fingers-crossed:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
The service center near Abirami mega mall stuck with some power problem, so my ice cream party got postponed.

Actually it just takes15 minutes only.:angel:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
is it ? ...they are taking 1 day for upgrading here in bangalore
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Enjoying the new Ice Cream Sandwich Party!

Guys.....Got my Ice Cream Sandwich today evening....Its just a 15-30 minutes affair for the upgradation.....Lots of improvements...Touch is more responsive, preinstalled features like panaroma shot is available (is awesome, can take upto 1 minute), in video mode we can zoom, can opt for clicking sound off, when taking a shot,...we can disable an system app through app manager(but doesn't make a difference in the internal memory)............(has to check in depth...lots and lots of features)......LOVE IT!!!:angel:

I have taken backup using the clockworkmod using the Root/Unroot method from this forum.....(I have posted the Original Stock Rom, backup of the Gingerbread (2.3.6) previously and one of the user already successfully restored it, other than me):highfive:

Note: Before taking backup I have disabled "Email" app....so using app manager enable it....it will be at the bottom and not in the alphabetic order list....

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>I have successfully Restored from this backup (changed some settings and app's to check for the changes)<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Will attach the backup ASAP....:cowboy:

Now comes the million dollar question.....Can we use the same Rooting method (from this thread) or shall it has to get modified????????:D

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Dude....Can I go ahead with the same Rooting method as per this thread???:fingers-crossed:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
Greetings Friends

I have successfully Flashed CWM Recovery Touch For SPICE MI425 ICS 4.0.4 ...Soon ill be uploading NANDROID BACKUP OF ICS ROM IT will be Helpfull To all
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Is Restoring from a backup and flashing a rom are same?

Bro....Is restoring from a backup is same as flashing a rom or the two are different from each other???
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
Their are many types of RESTORING and BACKING UP A ROM and flashing a rom is different from restoring a rom...One of the type of restoing and back up is using

CLOCKWORK MOD RECOVERY Type...Their are so many methods in android world
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sadhu_s60:
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw

finallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
hmmmm....Lot to learn.....Thanks dude....

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Note: Before taking backup I have disabled "Email" app....so using app manager enable it....it will be at the bottom and not in the alphabetic order list....

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>I have successfully Restored from this backup (changed some settings and app's to check for the changes)<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Click here for the link....http://www.4shared.com/zip/zp_rVzT_/clockworkmod_ICS.html
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
I have uploaded a rooting package in android general section with this u can root from sdcard no need of pc ..I have tested it in my device... I have also uploaded a nandroid backup if u want to unroot
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Got Rooted!!....Thanks a lot....buddy....

Got Rooted my phone....using your root kit in your first thread, with the link...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1888536

Many many thanks to you dude....:highfive:

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It seems to me that heating is far low, after upgrading to ICS...

Tips: Swiftkey Keyboard is really user friendly to use....but if you want to use SWIPE type keyboard then SWYPE is very smooth...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suhas.holla:
Ya ur right heating is far low and also big games run smoothly and good hsdpa internet speed I.e., 3g
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Kamal_halder:
Budsy what about their comment that both the Sim Will become active, has it became or remains the same.. And what abiut the performance aftrr upgrading it with ICS ...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
It seems to both sums are active now, but please tell me how to check. After upgradation the device is absolutely fantastic. Lots of improvements. Far more smooth than gingerbread. If you root the internal memory issue will get resolved.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
In Mumbai the up-gradation story of MI 425 is pathetic.None of the service centers are confident to install update.i was advised to wait for 1 week to get stable update by these staffers.Worst is the condition at Spice Facebook page,the page is flooded about queries but ignored completely after initial news about availability of ICS Update.Next time i will think twice before buying spice brand.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jaspuneet:
Got my stellar upgraded within 10 minutes at Spice Service Centre at Patiala without any kind of problem.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sadhu_s60:
same thing here @kolkata... one step ahead, they r telling me to wait till next month since they need to do intensive testing

& yup they dont solve ppls issues on fb or support forum.... neither does their 1800xxx number work... sick & tired.., spice brand is exatly as crap as i presumed it to b

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i guess they have targeted smaller cities... tats where they provide efficient service
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
I had three failed online transactions to recharge my data pack on TATA DOCOMO network, where TATA and DOCOMO (japanese) is an outstanding collaboration, technically and in providing service. But though there sites showed it as failed transaction, my bank account was debited and the recharge was done. But the problem is I have tried four times recharging, and only one recharge is applicable as it's a monthly pack. I have requested for refund, claiming that, it was there fault.

Initially they refused and then promised to refund, that too as talktime. I told them that legally the refund should be to my bank account and not as talktime, for which they agreed after an argument.

But after more than a week money was not refunded. When asked for

, they are treating me very harshly.

Negotiation is on through emails.

I ported my number from Vodafone post paid to airtel, to which I was a subscriber for more than 8years,due to reckless treatment, which caused me lose of several thousands.

With Tatasky too had enough troubles. With airtel broadband too faced and facing lot of issues with the customer service.

HSBC legal department called me to inform me that they going to sue me for not paying my personal loan, which I have settled 2years back.

IN INDIA EVERYTHING, HAPPENS DUDE.

Only complain the deficiency if others and nobody will do nothing and take any kind of responsibility. Have at least 60% came out and voted to the right candidates or give support to the movements against corruption, we can expect some changes. But we will only complain and live our life.

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Please use this thread for Android fundamentals... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1661770:o
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sadhu_s60:
am using online banking from 2007... whenever a transaction fails, the money deducts but auto returns to acc within 3-5days... didnt it return to yr acc? mine is icici tho

& how do u use docomo net... for me it works when using on default 10p/10kb... but as soon as i put a package, it completely stops working... it connects but absolutely nothing opens till the package period is over :)))))
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Dude, I am using SBI now. My problem is unique, because usually when a transaction fails, there won't be any recharge. But in my case, recharge happened.

As it's a monthly data pack where I can download upto 2.5 GB within 30 days, only the first transaction was taken as recharge, but the remaining will automatically override the first. I am asking for those transactions refund, but in vain.

Here in Chennai TATA DOCOMO network is ok. Especially data (2g) is at 15-25 kbps. Rs. 98 data pack gives 2.5 GB free data download per month. I have tried with my airtel post paid connection too, but it was very slow, so I unsubscribed it. You have check for the best network at your place and the best cheapest pack. It varies place to place.

To add, now my pc is not working. It's a motherboard problem, which has warranty. I previously don't had any problems in replacing in warranty. Tomorrow it will be verdicted.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anshul1321:
plz guide me who hv upgraded dere spice mi 425 to ice cream sandwicth..i hv rooted using itsjame method means rooting without loosing stock recovery. now i m going service center for upgrade. what should i do first?? can any1 guide plz step by step...?

thx in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
For safer side unroot your device, by restoring the fresh stock rom. Use the method in this thread, "FRESH STOCK RECOVERY"

Are you in Chennai?

I have done the updation near Abirami mega mall(City center)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Use this thread to root Spice Mi 425 ICS: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1888536

I have rooted my mi 425 using this method.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
Thanks itsjame! I also rooted my MI 425 by your method.You made it so very simple.How would i know that i rooted it .Its got 1 app in home screen SUPER su.

Also i did not understand following

''Either flash STOCK RECOVERY or ENGLISH CWM RECOVERY.. I suggest you to go with CWM as we have backup of STOCK ROM and you could use CWM to restore if something screwed up..''

Can you please explain?

i am still on GB
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
@sureshisha,is it not possible to unroot by itsjame method.pls guide why to use 'Fresh stock recovery' or is it 'Original Stock Recovery' 3rd post.? pls clarify.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jaspuneet:
I feel kinetic scrolling was much better in gb as compared to ics....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] getcyy:
has anybody done up-gradation to ICS for this model in Mumbai? If yes then please let me know from where & how much time they took.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
@getcyy,

Fed up after following SSC (Spice Service Centres) for ICS,i opted for rooting with GB.Only SSC can be contacted,that thru Landline Number Kaiser Electronics 23434469.What a joke that Authorised Service Centre of a Mobile Handset Manufacturer can be ONLY contacted thru' Landline.Most of the time ,after dialling this LL number ,you'll get 'Memory Full 'message from Telefone Answering Machine.So call early between 10.30am to noon.They kept me on hold eversince ICS news broke out.Every time you call them, you'll get new excuses/reasons to wait for a stable update/upgrade .SSC are useless atleast here in mumbai.Elsewhere it took not more than 30 mins to upgrade.

In short its to hard to upgrade SPICE MI 425 (a wonderful handset) to Promised ICS,that too after 3 months of its launch. :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sadhu_s60:
same excuse here in kolkata
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] getcyy:
Borivali Service center number Stays busy ALL the time.

I tried Mira Road service center number they provided, they answered but Same Excuse since a Week for up-gradation "Driver Install nahi ho raha,aaj evening tak ho jayega"

I am trying but even all of you guys from mumbai ,please try to contact to spice head office Delhi & tell them this sloppy work from their Own service centers(if we didn't complain then they wouldn't even know about this & these service center managers take all credit by saying all is well to head office).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sadhu_s60:
and how exactly do u contact spice HO?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] getcyy:
There toll free customer care number 1800-300-77423 never gets connected(from my side at-least).

I contacted their HR department in delhi they gave me mail id customercare@smobility.in (which is available on their website) & requested me to send my issue over there with details of the specific ssc's you visited/contacted.

You guys also send this issue of sloppy work frm ssc over there.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
I've emailed to the email id provided above (customercare@smobility.in).but i dont expect any reply for Spice.Its a company that failed to keep its promise,whats the fun.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] getcyy:
Successful up-gradation to ICS In MUMBAI(Western side)

Good News for Mumbai (Western side) people.. , i just got info. about Mira Road Service Center Regarding Up-gradation to ICS , & they are doing it(Successfully done couple of people's cell-phone) But you have to keep your cell-phone for 1 day over there.

Idk about Borivali Service Center , If any one knows Or can get info. then Please post, it'll be much easier for people like me to go there,who lives far from Mira Road.Thanx.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Dude, is there any custom ROM for this model available.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] shantnishant:
how to downgrade my spice mi 425 to gingerbread

Please help me.. i want to downgrade my Spice-mi425 to gingerbread.. ICS sucks.. my phone is very slow now and most of the time it fails to load applications.. please help me..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mrsureshisha:
Have you asked the Spice Service Center?

Dude, I think you can take help of the service center itself. And No body has any issues like slowing down after upgrading to ICS. Actually there seems to be lots and lots of improvement than GB. As a Spice mi 425 ICS rooted user, I am very much happy with its performance. May be you are facing some glitches due to wrong installation or mishandling by yourself. If you are not mishandling, then please ask your service center to check why its slow and not functioning well, while opening applications or something like that.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mi-425:
dear mrsureshisha,

can u tell me is it (ICS) really better than GB. is it becomes dual sim active and can u tell me what are

the changes u found after upgradation of mi-425 i ask u because it is not possible to upgrade here so i've to go to nagpur (200km from my town). Please tell me the differences u found specially camera and active sim's.

Thsnks.....:confused:

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spacedge:
use this stock

FRESH STOCK ROM BACKUP using ClockWorkMod Recovery v5.5.0.4
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] suryamishra:
Hey Thanks. But I can't see any attachment or link to any file. Could you resend kindly please.