yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thedudejdog:
You're right. I should have said...

If you've used fastboot to unlock your bootloader then flashed a custom recovery the OTA update will download but fail to flash without stock recovery :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Thanks. That makes more sense. A lot of people flash a custom recovery and don't root, just like a lot of people root, but keep a stock recovery. Using the terms interchangeably is what cause confusion among the n00bs.
[LG Nitro HD] 996gt2:
I have a strange issue with CWM.

With my 4GB Micro SDHC card (formatted Fat32), CWM detects .zip files perfectly fine.

However, when I format my other Micro SDHC card (the 16GB one that came with my Nitro HD) and then copy the contents of the 4GB SDHC card to it, CWM does not detect any .zip files. The card works fine in Android, and I can see the .zip update files in FS File Explorer. But CWM is totally borked when I try to use this 16GB card, even though the card works fine otherwise. The 16GB card is also formatted in FAT32.

Any ideas? I've tried formatting the 16GB card within CWM, but it won't even format. CWM will say the format is done, but when I insert the card into my computer all the files are still there.
[LG Nitro HD] drumist:
Download the official SD card formatter here: https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_3/ . Connect the SD card to your computer directly using a card reader, and use this program to format the card. It will do a deeper level format than what happens when you format the card with Windows. After that, the card should work fine in CWM.

This is a known issue with the SD cards that come with the Nitro. It's formatted in some weird way that causes issues, and one way to fix it is to use this application.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] gabfall:
Does anyone know if the Skyrocket will have the same features as the Galaxy S II with ICS or if they will be different ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] BaconStep:
Same I guess
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] gabfall:
question is.. why does it take so long to release update ._.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] gabfall:
You know whats really retarded.. this phone is just like the samsung galxy s ii form tmobile except its LTE ._.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] HelloJessicka:
I'm just assuming that at&t are assholes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
They are trying to cram more bloat into it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] BaconStep:
Done buying at&t branded phones
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] LR07:
At&t are assholes. Another week gone by and still no ics
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] BaconStep:
ive been checking for the 727R kernel source since release and its still not out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] OFWGKTADGAF:
next phones a nexus... or maybe an iphone :eek: depending on how the iphone 5 goes and what the next nexus is like.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] gabfall:
Yep defently next phone newest Nexus because its googles official soo they will defently have more support from the guys back at google :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Tempott:
Can anyone on T-Mobile confirm if T-Mobile will sell a phone outright without a contract. I'm in Canada, but I have a family friend who is now a resident of the US that is willing to go to a T-Mobile store and buy me a GS3. Will this be possible?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] law16:
Yes u can buy it without contract but you will have to pay full price
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Tempott:
I have absolutely no problem paying full price. So I just want to make sure I understand this. Your saying my buddy can walk in a T-Mobile store, put down the cash, and walk out with the phone without having to go on any plan or activate the phone? I only ask because I'm not used to such practices. In Canada this isn't usually allowed, on occasion a sales rep my screw up and sell you one without activation. But usually you have to activate the phone on some kind of plan even if you buy it outright. It's really pathetic up here for phone plans.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] circuit.007:
Yes I can confirm. I've walked into a store and bought my s3 cost 680$ for me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jcbofkc:
Welcome to the USA! :good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Tempott:
Awesome! Thanks for the confirmation guys. :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] m69k69:
I believe you have to have an account with them before they sell you a phone. You don't have to renew a contract if you pay a full price

I once tried to buy a phone from at&t like that and they did not let me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] shorty87:
I walked in and paid full price for mine. But he did ask for my phone number to pull up my account for receipt purposes or something like that.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] getsaf:
Same here, they asked for a phone number but you should be able to get the phone without a tmo account.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrischoi:
Some stores will prefer to sell to customers only since it's newer. They can decline to sell it to you or request that you purchase a $50 activation prepaid kit.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nrlulz:
They told me that they had to give them to new customers / people adding/upgrading before selling them at full retail. I don't know if they are more available now or if they're still sold out everywhere like they were a week ago when I was trying to get one... But yes, they will do it. Eventually.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] nirupom:
gys

any one know the app-.. which convart video to mp3..plz reply
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] -CALIBAN666-:
bro before spamming in general section look at all threads or ask in faq thread,so look at this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1727290
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] nirupom:
y .ok:thumbdown:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] dheeraj (dhlalit11):
media converter in play store can convert videos into songs
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Avilove.Cullen:
You can Google.

Why to make a thread? ? No offence :)

Si usted le da respeto luego de tomar Respeto .. Cuidado con él .. ;)
[HTC Desire S] samson1688:
my phone always turn off wifi automatically , when i turn on wifi in settings, after i go back to home screen, it turn off automatically, any solve methods? thanks!!!!!
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
More info please mate if you expect any help.

Are you rooted? S-Off? What ROM are you running?

Sent from <redacted in the interests of global security> using the power of my mind.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mackaxx:
Quick question, for 3G connections my nexus s uses the 900mhz band, a service provider I wish to switch to uses 850mhz. I know galaxy s users have had some success switching 900mhz radio/modems to 850, is it doable with the nexus s or is it a hardware thing?

Phone is an i9023gsmh
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MДЯCЦSДИT:
Because there are carriers with the i9000 (variants) that have different modems that people can flash.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mackaxx:
AA
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mackaxx:
Ive noticed the nexus s radios work with the galaxy s, wondering if the reverse may work as there are 850 varients of the i9000
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenshin33:
It's a hardware limitation. Flashing a modem wont solve it.

I had the I9000 (it doesn;t support 850 band on WCDMA) it was just that, if there was a 1900 tower somewhere 3g works, if not not 3g (main reason I swapped it for a nexus S -ATT model-)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FirePoncho86:
What kenshin33 said. The hardware cannot receive those signals, it's like trying to get FM on an AM car radio :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mackaxx:
Thanks for the clarification all. Shant bother flashing any modems.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] rockb.blues:
I've noticed a few people complaining about this but not in alarming numbers.

Is the majority ok with this? Or how are you guys getting around this? Different messenger apps? Do you guys just not get many picture messages?

From what I understand this is due to touchwiz and I can't imagine what Samsung was thinking when they thought people would enjoy this "feature".
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] jcbofkc:
You would be better off bumping one of the other threads. It is a know issue. Hope it gets fixed soon.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] robstunner:
Samsung has been having this problem since the captivate. To fix it I just found a rom and threw aosp mms.apk over the stock one and it displays fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] invazn12:
I recently fully bricked my Samsung Galaxy S2 and it is under warranty. I want to bring it in for exchange but how will they know if the phone is rooted? I know that it is rooted but the phone won't even turn on.. so how will they know? Will I be able to exchange for a new phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] aryehzev:
Yes, if it doesn't turn on your good.

I had a bootloop on a galaxy player before it a custom recovery and they fixed it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sickred:
Have you tried doing a stock Odin recovery? Press vol up and down at the same time. Then connect your cable. To go into download mode. Use Odin to run the stock tar file.

I've never fully bricked a phone so I don't know what it does. Does it just not turn on at all? Black screen?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] invazn12:
That is where I messed up. I probably used a wrong .tar file and selected the wrong settings on Odin when trying to restore my soft brick phone. Now, the phone is fully bricked, no response, and only a black screen. I am hoping to do a JTAG Repair from MobileTechVideos. Anybody know how their service is?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hiz99:
If it's still under warranty they can't tell what you've done to it

Sent from my 4.5 inch galaxy
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kris33074:
You are good if it doesn't turn on. They will replace it without any hassle
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bigtom624:
They are great. I sent my Vibrant to them to fix my broken USB port and they got it back to me in 10 days. I highly recommended them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Zarin1480:
I'm really hoping Telus is the same. Recently hard-bricked my phone (trying to flash CWM and root it, the flash never got past trying to connect to the phone, so I rebooted out of download mode.. oops) and it's now on a courier truck to Samsung (via my local Telus store). I'm expecting the same - it's totally flatlined, so the depot will likely just swap the phone... possibly the circuit board if they are feeling really deprived of work.

Hopefully, they don;t have any desire to dig in to the phone's guts and find details on what may have been done to it ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mattbradfo:
Same thing happened to me. I just called Samsung and and told them that it wouldn't turn on, then shipped it to them and they replaced the motherboard.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] datrapstar:
Mine was rooted and water damaged. Fully functional and yet I sent it in and got my new one in 4 days. That's also including a brand spanking new battery to go with it. Can't best it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] driftkidd2323:
I updated to Jellybean OTA from IMM30D and it was working fine. Now my phone won't boot and just sits at a black screen after the Google logo. Any help? :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nevrlow:
Here ya go bud. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1743939
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] driftkidd2323:
Would that work for the Play Store GSM Nexus?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nevrlow:
Good call. Assumed u had a toro. It will work just uncheck the flash radio box and cdma fa04 box

Sent from my GneX....Oh you jelly bro?

87 Mazda RX-7
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] driftkidd2323:
Thank you! I will try it in the morning before work :)
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] vinmac:
Lewa Rom do not have FM Radio,

Please someone provide link for the flashable zip which can install FM Radio in Lewa ROM.

Thanks in advance.
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] Agr3ssoR:
spirit ul working in Lewa OS
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] vinmac:
Thanks buddy.

But how to setup for india.

I am unable to set it up.
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] Agr3ssoR:
settings (spirit ul) > regional band > india.

settings > audio > method > sony ericsson

Do not forget to plug in your headphones.
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] vinmac:
Problem within phone or stations

Sorry dude,

Problem wih ma phone or stations at my city :crying:,

I did same as you told, but reception is too weak,

Can only listen to only 1 station out of 6

with heavy noise.

And it is Sony Ericcson 2 not only Sony Ericcson.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hk2006:
XperiaSrootingKit 1.0.4.3 (fix-1) (Based-on Sharaz22's guide and huhka_com's acroHDrootingKit):

Changelog:

1.0.4.3 (fix-1) [06-07-2012]

Fix "remount ro /system" problem

1.0.4.3

Additional folder (place your apk file inside and it will put it in your ROM)

ES File Explorer 1.6.1.6 included

1.0.4.2

Remove redundant files

Busybox 1.19.0

Fixes SuperSU not installing problem

Auto complete between some tasks

Better Translation

1.0.4.1

Smoother Procedure

Open FlashTool when needed

Busybox 1.20.2

Instruction update

1.0.4 (fix-2)

Procedure changing

SuperSU 0.93

1.0.4 (fix-1)

Improve English Translation

Kill Flashtool and adb automatically

1.0.4

SuperSU pre-installed

English Translation

Guide:

Before you root your device, your device must running Gingerbread. Flash it back to Gingerbread if your device are running Ice Cream Sandwich

Open Run.dat and it will lead you through the process

Gingerbread Tips:

If you trying to root Gingerbread you may encounter more problem than rooting a Ice Cream Sandwich

Try to whole down Power Key and Up Volume button to force shut-down your device. And start from where you failed again.

Debug options may somehow disabled when you Flash your machine back to Gingerbread after Step 3, re-enable it and try again.

For Ice Cream Sandwich just follow the guide and you will be fine

Thanks:

Sharaz2

huhka_com

Based-on: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1742992

Need firmware files to root your machine (United Kingdom ROM only):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1752864
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperiax10.awesome:
We need to on GB!!

sent from seXperia S
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hk2006:
This will work on GB too, flash back to Gingerbread after step 2.

You may need few attempts and force reboot finish to step 4 to step 5
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperiax10.awesome:
Sorry but I am running ICS right now, can I directly use your toolkit?

sent from seXperia S
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pato66:
the file run is for root directly our Xperia s?

cheers
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pacjonek:
Does it work on Xperia U or Xperia P?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hello_hello:
Confirmed working with Xperia S. I think this is better as the flash process is reduced by once :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperseus:
Need one for P!! :-(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ionel2oo5:
Rooted with ics, but all the inferface is very laggy, camera need 10 sec to boo, what i did wrong?

FIXED WITH FACTORY DATA RESET
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bbto:
so did u mean u didnt go back to GB and use the toolkit?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ionel2oo5:
I was on Gb and flashed ICS :-)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] BXM500:
Is there a proper tutorial in English for this?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hello_hello:
Just read those text presented in the batch file in conjunction with the tutorial which this is based on.

IMO, this is better than the original tutorial. I tried the original, I didn't get the SU installed properly only busybox.

I give this a try. With this, you flash less 1 time and one of the step I believe is different in terms of ticking the options in flashtool.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mynameisrae:
Does anyone try this on Xperia P(6.0.B.3.132)?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperiax10.awesome:
Running on ICS, will it work for me???

sent from seXperia S
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hello_hello:
You need to flash to GB before using the guide. It will work.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ravencrown2000:
Manage to root my LT26i with this method, without worries. Thank you. Its like Im holding my xperiaS just like my x10 :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Smok3y666:
Thanks for this, worked like a charm. Used other thread for ref however.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Captain Blader:
Thanks, it worked really well. Had to do a factory reset afterwards but now its perfect
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pcarvalho:
how does one add apps to /data/app folder

id like 2 do what u did with the addicional folder

but add another folder extras 2 install to data/app folder

id like 2 add/update preinstalled apps

is this possible?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Sikiduck:
Should be root for ICS on locked bootloader!!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hk2006:
Files in that folder will be installed in /system/app/

You can not remove it directly. It like bloatware, you can not remove it even factory-reset. Unless you remove it from that directory using File Manager with root access (ES File Manager could be a choice) or re-flash your device.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hello_hello:
Is it important to update busybox? Or simply don't fix it if it is not broken.

This comes with the latest version atm, I am wondering what app or manual way to update it.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pcarvalho:
what i wanted 2 do is add some bloatware of my own...

since u can add apps 2 /system/app/

i think its also possible to add apps 2 other places...

i just lack the know how 4 now

thanks anyway

cheers

ps: good work with this rooting ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] barradax:
this work to xperia u too?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nightwolf2012:
Will i lose my Xperia S DRM keys after this process ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hk2006:
"Additional" folder is for that purpose, drop everything you want inside and than that's it.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hk2006:
It didn't involve the bootloader, DRM Key should not be lost.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] shoz_on4u:
Rooted :D thanks for this. Once question what is the next step after rooting when I open busybox it has two options install and uninstall what should I do and what should I check or uncheck the items above thanks:)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jitin02:
I.am also curious. Will it work on u?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DeanBoro:
no it does not work with the Xperia U
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nickholtus:
deanboro: you tried it?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DeanBoro:
Yes Nick, Been attempting various different methods all day, and still no luck rooting this damn device!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mhbmutu:
i take it wont work.for.xperia p also?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] maxboy:
i didnt even started but i already get error?!

it said can't not find flashtool and fasttools64.exe , how can i fix it? i have both rootkit and flashtool folder under c:/flashtool and c:rootkit

THanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] shoz_on4u:
Yeah I also got that kinda error but let it continue it will work :) just ignore the error message :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] maxboy:
yo are right, i open flashtool and the error code is gone, instead it said success to terminate process, the program check and make sure to kill it, lol

sorry, one more question, following the guide from other thread, the last step is to flash GB or ICS by checking Wipe data, Wipe cache, Wipe apps log and exclude everything, but last step with this tools is to flash GB or ICS without wipe but exclude everything.

which one is better? i did it without wipe and after reboot, i got tons of force close error (including acore), so i did a factory data reset, and it seems fine now.

P.S. I flashed GB
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Sirence:
If I factor reset after this, can I use the backup and restore app to bring back my apps? Even with factory reset the files on the internal storages ( the 25gb) will be kept, or am I wrong?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jacker60:
I dont know what I do wrong but after that have some FC with the launcher, and the phone didn't vibrate at all, dont know what happen, besides dont give me root acces :( will try again with the other version :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hk2006:
Once you completed the process, busybox already installed. No need for you to get busybox from Google Play
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] eric1214:
My s is updated by ota, can i use this tool downgrades to Gb, then up to ics with root ?!

Thanks all

Sent from Xperia S
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] waiflih:
Yes, you have to flash GB with flastool and then you can begin the process
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HeadbangerBR:
My Xperia S will arrive tomorrow!

I will try rooting it in the first moment I get the phone. Any tips for me?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ThePegass:
is it working for P, or S only?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Wolfbreak:
Would interest me too
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] CrazyPeter:
Couple of questions. I updated to ICS using the PC Update tool.

How do I downgrade back to Gingerbread the same way?

Does it matter how I then update back to ICS afterwards (OTA and PC Update Tool will both keep root and not wipe?)

I have a unlockable bootloader, but I would rather not unlock it and lose the DRM keys.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ddee:
Did you have any luck with this? I've passed my S on to my wife, but she wants adfree installed. This would be a quick way to do this for me.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] 4rch0:
For SXP it will be interseting...:confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Why So Serious?:
If i'm already running GB is there any point where I'd need to flash GB again or do I just flash ICS at the appropriate time?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gordee82:
After rooting the phone using this method, will I still be able to obtain future updates using the PC Companion?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] berserkk:
used this method for my bootloader locked xs, worked great thanks!

one question:

now that i'm rooted, how do i flash a new ftf and keep root? do i have to go back to gb again first?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dangonzz:
I think it should work if you flash it without wiping anithing.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] utsav911:
Can i use any ICS firmware after step 2?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] deathscyther:
yerp.. u can. i just updated mine to 6.1.A.2.45 using pc companion ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
It does only work on XperiaS?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] -Harsh-:
After rooting ICS through this method, if you want to flash another ICS (say latest 6.1.a.2.45) without loosing root, go here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584

and check out the last link of my first post :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gibbylinks:
Hi, and thanks for your great work.

I tried this method yesterday and keep having problems. My phone is only staying in flashmode for so long and then the green LED changes to Orange and the Battery Charge icon appears, sometimes before things have completed, and I have to unplug the phone and try the last step again. Is there a way to stop that happening ?

I was also getting errors, Flashtool not found or ADB.EXE not found. I have flashtool (9.3) installed.

Finally I think the phone is rooted, but something isn't quite right. Busybox isn't installed and if I try to install using playstore I get a "directory read only" error.

I'm going to reflash GB and try again, but any tips on avoiding these errors ?

Cheers

Running Win 7 64bit. :cowboy:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gibbylinks:
Apologies, I found a video on you tube from a different thread which helped me work out what I was doing wrong !!

I thought the phone had to be in flashmode for all the operations, I didn't realise it had to be booted up and connected for some of it. I have now got root :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] SharpnShiny:
Has anyone gotten this rootkit or any to work on Sola with locked bootloader? I have tried all of them.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] berserkk:
There is a new root method here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

No need to flash , works on locked bootloaders