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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BulletBill20:
I also have this problem. All my contacts have parentheses () as well.

Bill
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Skywalker134:
I'm also experiencing this issue with the ota update on my i9029a
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mozzarella72:
Anyone solve this issue. This is happening for me too
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] javesar:
I have had the same problem for a while now as well. The most convenient solution in my opinion is to edit the contacts by deleting the parenthesis from the number. I realize this can be tedious but at least its a one time fix instead of starting a conversation through the people app every time. I have been editing the contacts on my Gmail on my computer for convenience and then syncing to my phone. Or just keep using your phone like normal and whenever you run into a problem, just go to the contact page real quick and fix it.

I haven't tried the previously proposed solution of performing a factory reset and re-downloading contacts from the google account. I prefer my method since performing a factory reset would be very inconvenient for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackphnx:
Does anyone came up with the solution. Been experiencing the same problem also.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omarfaieq007:
Hello everybody..I have Xperia Arc S..currently on GB with firmware v.62..every period of time I check this lovely and respected forum of urz wishing there's a way to root my device without the need to unlock bootloader..but unfortunately nothing new..I managed to root v4.0.4 ICS without unlocking the bootloader..and frankly I can't imagine y we can't do so in GB..it's really frustrating guys..any ideas??I may be wrong but I don't know and can't believe our innovative and creative developers still didn't figure out a way around this..any help or opinion is really appreciated guys..thanks alot:)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1560777
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omarfaieq007:
thanks for ur reply but this method don't work anymore cause the update now offers the 4.04 which I don't want cause it sux frankly..so I can't update to .62..I was hoping for another method
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Of course, never thought. I wouldn't say it sucks, might do if you play a lot of games from what I can gather, but other than that it's alright imo.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omarfaieq007:
yeah I play games and most of them have issues..also multitasking is hell..the whole thing is not fitting me..thx anyway 4 ur help friend
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] hcricket:
Has anyone had this happen? I have a stock HTC One X that I have rooted. Everything was fine, but now, starting today, when I create a text message, I click send, and it reloads the thread, but my text does not show up - it's just the same last text showing from before the problem started. When people send me texts, I do not see them, but I do get the notification. I rebooted the phone, and cleared the app cache to no avail.

I tried Handcent, and it works just fine. However, handcent has that funky menu bar at the bottom that I hate, and I get a notification from both Handcent and from the stock messaging app, which is annoying.

Any ideas on how to fix this are much appreciated.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] feanor512:
Once I hit about 6000 messages I wasn't able to even load threads. I'm just using GO SMS Pro until there's a stable CM10 release for this phone.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] regP:
Try going into setting and clearing the apps cache then reboot.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] hcricket:
Thank you for the replies - I already cleared the cache. I ended up "fixing it", or rather, the problem went away, when I deleted the threads from my best friend and wife. The only thing I can think of is that maybe there is a thread cap, and I message them a lot? Iunno, but it's working now. :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tawheed12:
My S3 is product code AFR. I flashed the BTU product code LFB firmware on it and it seems to be running okay. However, LFB is now out for the AFR product code (which shows up as Kenya/Safaricom (I9300/AFR) I9300XXBLFB/I9300OJVBLF3/I9300XXLFB/I9300XXBLFB).

Should I flash this via Odin to keep my stock product code, even though I'm actually in Canada? I'm a little worried because my phone is stock / unbranded but the info above shows Safaricom?

Thanks,

Tawheed
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simonetti2011:
If it ain't broken, don't fix it. You'll gain nothing from the change you want to make.

Besides, this CSC thing is kinda overrated.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tawheed12:
Thanks! So I shouldn't have any issues unless I have a warranty situation? Looks like the AFR LFB comes with a different modem but mine is working fine.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simonetti2011:
That's right. If - and only if - you need to return your phone, then you flash the original ROM it came with. Other than that, just use whatever unbranded or custom ROM you like.

For people - like us - have know how to flash firmware on their phone, I see absolutely no reason to have a branded ROM on their devices at all times.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Hi to all...

This is a little guide on how to mod mms.apk of a stock samsung firmware and on how to apply a full or semi transparence to the notification items, if exists any similar guide (i have searched many part of this section and i haven't found nothing of this) please, moderators, delete this thread.

First of all keep in mind that we'll work on XWLPG 4.0.3 firmware.

I'm assuming that you have the basic knowledge on how to decompile-recompile apk of your system image.

Ok, let's start...

PART 1 - HOW TO APPLY A BACKGROUND IMAGE TO MMS.APK

We'll need to "patch" this apk, because as it is, the mms.apk use a solid color (black) like background and we want to use an image instead.

So, first, decompile mms.apk

Go to res/values/styles.xml

Search for this (usually the last paragrapher)

<style name="TwMessageTheme" parent="@touchwiz:style/TwTheme">
<item name="android:windowNoTitle">true</item>
</style>

delete it and paste the following

<style name="TwMessageTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.DeviceDefault.Wallpaper">
<item name="android:windowBackground">@drawable/mms_bg</item>
</style>

Of course you must insert a PNG called mms_bg.png in your drawable-hdpi folder (i have used a 470x512 resolution image).

Done....now recompile your mms.apk and push it in to your system/app folder!

The following screen show the results of this modification

PART 2 - HOW TO SET TRANSPARENT COLOR TO NOTIFICATION ITEMS

This is the link of the guide, found in other section, that used for make this.

The following screen shows the default visual appearance of the notification items background

Sorry, this isn't an image from a stock samsung rom, but as you can see is a solid dark grey color, something similar of a stock look.

With this little tip you can change this and make it full or semi transparent

Decompile you SystemUI.apk (remember to install your framework, it's a proprietary rom)

Go to res/values/drawables.xml

search for the following (usually the line number 34)

<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_color">#ff1f2225</item>

SEMI TRANSPARENT -----> change the value #ff1f2225 with #77000000

You will have the following

<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_color">#77000000</item>

FULL TRANSPARENT ------> change the value #ff1f2225 with #00000000

You will have the following

<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_color">#00000000</item>

Now recompile system.UI and you're done.

The screen shot shows an example of semi transparent background

Enjoy....

Ps.: sorry for my bad english (i feel like a robot writing this :p )

Pps.: i know this is a very little "how to", nothing special, but i am trying to be useful to this great community...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maanz "L":
hello sir.. would be able to mod the statusbar? I mean, when u pull down the notification bar, the statusbar and the icons will be overlapped or covered by a black background.. so, u won't be able to see the statusbar icons when u pull down..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Ok i understand.... But i don' t think i can make this (i have a lot to learn) :rolleyes:

Anyway i am not at home, but when i can i can try to see this. Sorry.

Try to open a thread in the Q&A section and make here the question, maybe some dev can properly answer. Hi.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maanz "L":
ok sir.. thanks.;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maskerwsk:
Thanks for the tutorial :)

What method are you using to decompile the apks? Ive tried lots of different apktools but all cause errors :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Wow, someone gets interested! :p

Aside the joking, can you be more specific, please? in which part of tutorial you have difficult? and when do you have error? at decompiling or recompiling?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maskerwsk:
Im trying to make the notifications transparent. these are controlled in the res/values/drawables.xml

However when i try to decompile the systemui.apk with any apktool i get errors in the coding. Most of the lines will be fine and show up as they should. However i get around 10-15 lines of /APKTOOL DUMMY/ text.

What version of apktool or software did you use to decompile your apks for this tutorial?

I hope that makes sense lol
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Sorry if i reply lately, but my sons make me busy all the time when i am at home...

First...i use apk manager

Well, make sure you install the framework of your rom when decompiling SystemUI (option 10 instead of 9, when the shell requests it drag and drop framework-res.apk of your rom in to the apk manager's window, that's because the one that came with apk manager is generic one ;) ).

I am using THIS apk manager, all credits to Wanam: it's a modded version based over 4.9 official release.

Let me know if works (it should).
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maskerwsk:
Thanks for the help.

However im still getting errors on decomiling.

I did some testing this morning and the only file im having errors on is the res/values/drawables.xml

Everything else is fine but that.

Used the apktool you linked and still get samr thing.

Grrrr ita getting annoying lol
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Assuming that you had follow my instructions (i refer to install framework of your rom) and it st, can you send to me your systemUI and your framework-res.apk?

Just one thing: note that you can decompile only not themed apk (original)....

EDIT: send me the log too
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maskerwsk:
Ahhhh i think that could be an issue.

The framework and systemui have both been themed using the universal Zip theme. Ill get the original files tested and see how it goes

Yeah i installed the franework as you said :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maskerwsk:
I managed to get it to work :)

Thank you for the help!!

The background image has been changed but its also added a 'title bar' see picture.

This wasnt there before. Any idea on how to get rid?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Do you remember how was original title bar? Was it black, like original background?

If you can post a picture of the stock apk, cause it maybe a little different from the GS2 one ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maskerwsk:
It wasnt there at all. The blue bar was at the top of the screen
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
LOL, now i have understand well, soory (i am like retarded :p)

So please describe exactly what you've done. Cause you have the device on signature and not a GS2, so if you have followed my instructions maybe something to modify in proceedure.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maskerwsk:
I have a galaxy note n7000 and i followed your tut to the letter. All the coding was the same in my mms.apk as in your tutorial.

Looking at your screenshots you have it too. Might have a play with the codes
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maskerwsk:
Got it to work :)

I just used the bit of your code which specified the mms_bg and it works great :)

Thanks for the help on this.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] buxz777:
can you also change the colour of the background within mms.apk for example when you click a message and enter the conversation view the background behind the bubbles would look much better black instead of grey/blue colour :)

is this possible :) its one thing i hate about stock mms.apk :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Yeah, it's possible for sure. I had understand that this background is not a PNG but a solid color (if anyone here knows more please tell), just i need to recognize the xml style and patch it in the right way. To do this i only need time.

Once it is done we can also tell to our dear mms.apk to use an image file instead a solid color (balck or grey, it doesn't matter).
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] celsowebmax:
Great Tutorial

I was looking for this for too long !!!!

Thanks..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
Any luck on finding the background behind the bubbles? I've been trying to find this too but have got nowhere so far.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Sincerelly ive stopped research at the moment.

When i'll restart development of the rom i will need to solve this "problem" and if i find any solution of course i will report here. :)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
Thanks - I'll do the same if I find out...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Spannaa:
@umberto1978 - rophil has just answered this in the Galaxy S II Q&A forum

There's a handy android colour converter for converting hex to smali codes attached too in case anyone wants to use a colour that's not black or white.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Very nice news. On monday i think to restart development for the rom: first thing to do is take a look closely to this.

Thank you ;)

Stay tuned, bro.

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
Edit!!!! :) cant resist and take a look NOW...and WOW

You never imagine banghead on my home wall, damn!

This is a great progress: will surely include this in my rom, all credits to you and our friend ro-phil.

Mr. Spannaa, baciamo le mani ;)

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dyulay:
wonderful guide

thanks for making this guide. :D

helped me a lot
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KeKeen:
Sir ! Hear me please :(

Good Work sir but too bad i dont know even a single thing about editin apks blahblahblah ..

but can i ask for a request?

please?

i just want a Pink Hello kitty icons for my samsung galaxy y .. please?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] renessme:
jb mms

pano po ba maging transparent yong mms sa cm flare or JB?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] umberto1978:
LOL

I don't understand nothing!

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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ssettor:
Did this mms_bg can be apply on jb 4.3..cz i cant find the word that need to change...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ssandyji:
can any one make transparent the background of notification which we recevied e.g. 2 massage recd. etc.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] chinittoh:
not working on my s7500..

I got error recompiling in <style name="TwMessageTheme" parent= [MENTION=5711379]ANDROID[/MENTION]:style/Theme.DeviceDefault.Wallpaper">

maybe because my phone is mdpi and it didnt recognize [MENTION=5711379]ANDROID[/MENTION]:style/Theme.DeviceDefault.Wallpaper">
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jhaimz:
background

sir how about in other unit like lenovo. What is the name of the background?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ethandub:
Smali code for transparent guys? thanks in advance.
[Windows 8 General] ROCOAFZ:
This should be stickied

Here is a fix for apps such as Weather (Bing) or cut the rope not working. this also fixed me not being able to add my Exchange account. I found this on the Microsoft forums and now every app works.

Slide the Start Charm bar out on the right side. press settings. Click change PC settings. In the list click on Ease of Access. Turn off Tab through webpages using caret browsing.

Immediately all my apps that were closing as soon as i opened them started to work and it accepted my exchange account.

I hope this helps anyone having this issue.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dello2002:
Hi,

i was just wondering if there is anybody out there that can take the data usage section out of ics and put it into older roms.

i need to be able to be password protected with out using additional apps.

iv already explored using apps like data block and all that but that's not what i want.

if there is anyone out there that can do it please contact asap as i will pay you to do it

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sawdizzle:
According to Engadget, looks like Sprint's LTE network has been turned on in Kansas City. Anybody have a chance to check it out yet?

What speeds are you seeing? Anyone in any other cities notice 4g??

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/13/sprint-lte-network-live-in-kansas-city/
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rahulwadhwani:
I am currently on GB 2.3.6, 65.1.40.XT910.AsiaRetail.en.03 and I want to upgrade to 4.0.4 but not of AsiaRetail, I want to go to This one

Someone please guide me.

Please give me basic steps. I don't understand much of the terms of this. So please basic things.

Thanks in advance :)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] thepsen:
here that what i did on my phone.

1.download EU fast Boot.

2.install RST Lite to your PC.

3.put your phone on AP Fastboot (power off then power on+Vol+ and Vol - , release power button and select AP Fastboot)

4.Connect your phone to PC

5.Open RSD Lite select EU file that you download then press start

6.phone will restart after flash complete.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rahulwadhwani:
Can you please give me the link to the EU fastboot file?

And after the flash is complete I will be on 2.3.6 or 4.0.4?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] thepsen:
You will be on ics 4.0.4 after flash this fastboot

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1747800
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Phyter:
You forgot that he is changing to another REGION/Market segment ROM! a missing step of flashing the boot.img of European first is required.

---------- Post added at 06:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:22 PM ----------

After flashing 672.180.33.XT910.Retail.en.EU as above, you are strongly recommended to flash this update to be on 676.226.3.en.EU, radio update and the phone runs much smoother with this. It's only a 34.8 MB.Use the link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1755764
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bajutes:
Before when I was on GB asia 2.3.6. Then the EU .33 ICS ota leaked out. I used RSD lite to fastboot to GB 2.3.6 EU then applied the OTA EU ICS update.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rahulwadhwani:
Can you please give me the exact link to GB 2.3.6 EU?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] iman38:
Flashing Fastboot using RSD lite doesn't need flashing boot.img first.

I was on GB AsiaRetail and directly flashed my phone using EU fastboot and it's working fine.

How smoother is it? I found the .33 fastboot is very smooth.

BTW, My system is deodexed. Should I revert to original or can I directly update the system?

Complete list of fastboot files:

http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_spyder/list.php

I'm not sure which one is GB, but I believe you should go for the one for Retail British, since the ICS I'm using is:

SPDREM_U_01.6.7.2-180_SPU-19-TA-11.2_SIGNEuropeAustraliaEMEA_USASPDRICSRTGB_HWp2b_Service1FF_fastboot.xml.zip (690.4 MB)

Hope it helps.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Phyter:
How smoother is it? I found the .33 fastboot is very smooth.

BTW, My system is deodexed.

Sorry i said (flash 676.226.3)i actually meant (update). This 34 MB update is for European leak and you can apply it on boot recovery after you copy the file to sdcard.

Improvements are noticed in radio and video playback. Radio is greatly improved in fact.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rahulwadhwani:
Thank you everyone for the help.

Finally I am running 4.0.4 676.226.3.en.EU
[Motorola Droid RAZR] circleofomega:
Hey Rahul..congrats..u from India? So am I?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] aviadkohn:
you dont need the boot.img for that!!!

i did it... just flash with RSD

good luck :)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] nirupom:
Can any one try.....pm me
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] nirupom:
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[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Rikxzdjz:
Why u didn't give credit to Thridzcee ??

U ARE USING THRIDZCEE's APK AND NO CREDIT ??? WTH are u :confused:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Rikxzdjz:
Please Stop SPAMMING ... :mad: dis is useless
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] thirdzcee:
Woah. 1st of all that aint my work.. 2nd i dont know who made that. I just pulled that out from usrv3 so if there is one person who knows who made that apk. It would be evanlocked
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Rikxzdjz:
Yeah he must give a credit too

Ex : credits to Thridzcee who shared dis apk and who make it...

:sly:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Rikxzdjz:
He is taking 2 persons project and no credit...

1. ICS Theme Sidelock

2.This

If u don't know who made it pleaae give credit ex to anymous or whatevr u like it would be appriciated...:sly:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] thirdzcee:
Nah i think i should just remove the link on his post... dont wanna get into any trouble :D

Thread should should be locked since he is just showing off and not actually contributing anything
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Rikxzdjz:
Of course... :sly:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Rikxzdjz:
Haha stay calm bro :rolleyes:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] evanlocked:
Thats from my rom right:) free to use:)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Rikxzdjz:
:thumbup: nice app ,, nice work :thumbup:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] -CALIBAN666-:
Yes yes yes

GREEEEEETZ!!!
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] CarlDeanCatabay:
They need more post to remove "Junior" tag. Let them spam the board ;)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Kousthubha Kumar:
So what genius? Every guy can get many apps such as this one from play. There is a off topic post for stuff like these. Stop spamming like this or we won't intend to help for your queries.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Rikxzdjz:
Haha
[HTC Wildfire S] satan9:
Hi.

In My Wildfire S I install [ROM] m1ndh4x8r GB2.3.5 UE | Stock SenseUI | OCKernel | DATA2SD and then iI have a problem, when I install aplication, My phone restart'ed, so i install next apk and that the same problem, install,restart. That problem is only this ROM.
[HTC Wildfire S] sukhjit321:
What are you using DATA2SD or link2sd?

And did you try a reflash?
[HTC Wildfire S] satan9:
Link2sd and uninstall this, but it's the same problem

Yes, i reflash 4-6 tima and it/s the same ;/

EDIT:

The same problem is when I Run HTC Sync, the phone restarte'd and this problem it's only this ROM
[HTC Wildfire S] sukhjit321:
Guess the ROM is buggy. Get a new version if you got or search android forums for EQDKP v5. It has sense 3.5 and works quite well.
[HTC Wildfire S] sorinaugusto:
Question

Satan9,please tell me,you have a fully working cwm recovery?Your phone is same mine (software wersion and buil date) and I have a black screen recovery but is working without visible menu(is one common issue from some wildfire s-a510e).Thank you!About your problem try download again the ROM,verify it whit MD5 Checksum(google if you don't know) and reflash.Good luck!
[HTC Wildfire S] satan9:
CWM 5.0.2.8

Where Can i find and download last working ROM, i downloaded this for Polish forum and probobly this fiile is crashed. That same problem I have, when pluginUSB and run HTC Sync - phone restart.
[HTC Wildfire S] sukhjit321:
http://androidforums.com/wildfire-s...europe_2-26-401-3-dscplx1-v1-1-oc-kernel.html

http://androidforums.com/wildfire-s...x-base-oc-kernel-m1ndh4x8r-mod-5-21-12-a.html