yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
2.3.4 firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 and 4.0.4 firmware 4.1.B.0.431 cannot be directly rooted.

Downgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.58 or older, use the DooMLoRD method and update to ICS.

Check my tutorial for instructions about rooting, if you need help, link in tutorial.

The second method is that if you have unlocked bootloader, just install a custom kernel, which is pre-rooted(most of these are...if not all).

Make sure you have proper fastboot drivers installed and unlocked bootloader. You do not need root to install the kernel. You do not need USB debugging or MTP/MSC mode to install the kernel.

Check that Android SDK is installed.

There is no boot menu. We only have CWM, you can install it via Play Store app("Xperia CWM Auto-Installer") after you have rooted your phone.

And the notification light turning blue during boot...happens only if you have custom kernel that has this feature built in.

Personal advice: Don't do anything before doing enough research about the whole thing in the first place. Else you might end up with a brick. Expensive brick.

I personally read about rooting and Xperia phones for like a month, then learned and prepared the guide to root my phone and then went to do it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] I-AM-LEGEND:
WOW MAN, U KNOW ALOT, THANKS. i had a mini pro before so i know alot of the stuff but i didnt know how to unlock bootloader or how to find out if its unlocked or not. problem solved. thanks alot.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] bklm1234:
I charge the phone when I sleep at night. The notification sound and light wakes me up. I haven't found a sure way to disable this on the S3 with Google search. Anyone knows?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jbadboy2007:
Well your searching sucks cuz there is a mod in themes and apps section to disable full battery notification. Also just flip the phone over before you go to sleep. ;)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] master acehole:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1770698
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] xenv1:
Anyone like me?

No problem when chanrge or not plug!

But when connect USB to my PC or laptop, the touch being wrong, like when slide to unlock, but not unlock it (still hold the slider in center sreen), the slider will auto move (left and right):rolleyes:

I am using stock!

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Now i detect, not need connect to PC/laptop, it simply put USB cable in to Phone, then put USB cable near computer, it happen too!

Or connect Phone with charger, then put charger near PC, the touch wrong too!

I dont understand why it happen!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] torbatepak:
i have a problem else..

when i touch my phone windows on my pc will be minimized / maximized !

i am not lying...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] xenv1:
i tell one exam, and more problem when connect to PC/laptop...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Avilove.Cullen:
May be your device is not supporting the cable..

Edward Cullen
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] yackovsky:
Loool "not support the cable" if you don't know, micro-usb is universal. but it still might be cables fault... it might be broken inside or something, giving a short circuit... if not, connect storage via cwm ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Trublood_:
Nobody likes you.

LOL just kidding

About this problem, which stock version you are using? You tried upgrading?

Sent from my Galaxy Mini
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] xenv1:
Dxkt4. Is my touch sensor broken?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Trublood_:
If this happens only with USB connected, no

I meant if it was 2.3.5 or 2.3.6?

Sent from my Galaxy Mini - Cyanmobile reVo A- 604 MHz smartassV2 - TIM
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] xLuis92x:
Once I read the problem was because static being passed from the USB port all the way to the touch screen ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Avilove.Cullen:
That's what i am saying it might be some fault in cable :mad:

Edward Cullen
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] dheeraj (dhlalit11):
voltage which is being supplied to phone through laptop is much more than the normal voltage and that's why you phone is acting weird try connecting it to different laptop and see if problem exists

many of you may also have seen laptop's mouse not working properly when a unbranded and incompatible charger is connect to the laptop
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] xenv1:
2.5.6
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] xenv1:
Now i detect, not need connect to PC/laptop, it simply put USB cable in to Phone, then put USB cable near computer, it happen too!

Or connect Phone with charger, then put charger near PC, the touch wrong too!

I dont understand why it happen!

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Is my touch sensor wrong? Need to bring phone to Samsung Center?

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It better if i connect headphone, and badly if my body (any) connect earth ^^ (touch will crazy)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Trublood_:
Yeah, if you have a Sammy center in your town, take your phone there and explain whats the problem...

Sent from my Galaxy
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] theoneofgod:
Here is the Amazon apk for those using 160 density (UK only).

http://www.sendspace.com/file/382z4l
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] pchoi94:
Hi all, I'm still learning about all the features about this phone and have a question. I could have sworn that at some point I saw a built in app or setting that would let me do remote lock or remove wipe for a lost phone but now I can't find it. Does anyone know where it is or am I on crack?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
What kind of adapter should I buy ?

Or any cheap $2 mini-usb to USB adapter is fine.

And do I need to do anything first or just connect and go?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] puffycow:
I believe any mini USB adapter is fine but your charger should double as an adapter (unless you wanted a second one).

On one machine I plugged it in an it was recognized immediately, on another I needed to install some drivers. It should be easy to find them if you need them.

EDIT:

I just did a quick search, the Samsung website has drivers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
Umm..what do u mean " charger should double as an adapter" ?:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] puffycow:
Oh my goodness. Disregard my post. I completely misread what you were asking. I'm sorry :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andrewNY:
I think the adapter you are looking for is called a USB OTG (On the Go) adapter. I found one on eBay for a couple of dollars. I should be receiving it in a few days, and I'll post back with a review.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andrewNY:
This is the adapter I ordered off of eBay from eforcity: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300743162602

It arrived today, and so far its working perfectly. If you install StickMount (free!) from the Play Store, you can mount a USB drive on your Galaxy Nexus. Also, plugging in a USB mouse works immediately, with no configuration needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
Thanks !!

ordered the same one from Amazon for $1:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FatGuyWithWifi:
i have some ideas for apps to add to the wp7 project:

wp7 styled facebook app

wp7 twitter app

wp7 internet browser

feel free to add ideas to this as well. i cant make them cause im bad with computers and stuff but if anyone wants to tackle any of these, im sure the android community would appreciate it as well as me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Archer:
Not a question - moved to General forum.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] #Henkate:
Hi guyz.Is possible to run linux/debian on galaxy y?If is possible can you learn me how can i run linux on y?
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] alkesh95:
Use search

There was thread abt it

sent using repencis 3.5 wid a2sd

press thnxxx
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rick_V:
Me and the Wife just upgraded to Galaxy S3's we both had Incredibles. Are the old phones worth anything? They are both rooted and I cleaned, wiped and installed the Touch of Blue V2.2 rom to them. I have pulled the microsd cards out of them and used them in the S3s.

Rick
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rushead:
Check e-bay. Probably @$50-80. Maybe less w/no sd.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sparkplugDev:
Just like rushead said, they usually bring $80-100 on ebay, just make sure you present them well and give plenty of information. Also you may want to give the buyer the option for you to unroot for them or just do it before you list them. A lot of times rooted phones bring less because a majority of people don't root. Their loss :P
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rick_V:
I looked on Ebay and then Craigslist to get an idea of value. I talked to a local company that said they would give me a minimum of $60 per phone and more depending on what accessories I had. I think I will do that no headaches. The guy was cool with the fact that were rooted. Now if someone or Verizon would unlock the S3 bootloader I can root them. I know I can run roms on it but I am a old fart and tend to take the path of least resistence.:cool:
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ocj:
Wow, $60-80 ain't all that bad. I thought they were basically free if you re-sign your contract.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rick_V:
I think these are for people that lose or break their phones and don't have insurance and still have some time on their contracts.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tbone52:
They are a good way to save on your battery on your new phone at home or anywhere wifi is available. Or as a music player. Might be worth saving one of them. They are a great device even today.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sniper8752:
anyone know where one can get jellybean? =D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sniper8752:
would this be an option?: http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-r...3-for-galaxy-s2-i9100-jelly-bean-transitions/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Eternalty:
Nonononononononononono don't ever go to that site.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sniper8752:
oh-why?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Noz85:
Lol.

Flash and find out
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Eternalty:
Let's just say its more trouble than its worth...stick with xda for anything

EDIT: Its also an i9100 rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jthatch12:
:Facepalm: please close this thread
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RatusNatus:
Before close It ler me say there is no JB ROM yet.

Wait a little more.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ChefAnt:
Isn't this in the wrong section as well?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Divine_Madcat:
Lets just say there is enough wrong that I am just closing it here..
[Nexus 7 Android Development] neilrl79:
I hope someone runs with this. I'm running a tablet ui JB rom on my Fire and love it but I didn't want to screw around with dpi changes on the N7 that make everything smaller and bork the market.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] patterone:
just run the nova launcher
[Nexus 7 Android Development] neilrl79:
Launchers allow homescreen rotation, which is NOT the same as tablet ui.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
tablet ui is more than just a launcher or rotation...it changes how apps interact with the system, e.g. dual-pane in settings
[Nexus 7 Android Development] oasis9389:
no clue where you heard it borks the market.. i am running 160 dpi and everything is perfect. 10x better than having a 7 inch galaxy nexus.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] neilrl79:
Every thread that discusses dpi change to allow tablet ui also has people posting how some apps begin to show as incompatible after the change, that, imo,borks the market.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dude2k5:
Would love to have a notification bar like the tablets do, the one they have now is ok, but I like the other one way better. Tried 160 DPI but it did not look good to me.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] qoncept:
Holy cow what a stupid way for Google to determine which UI to display. Fixed:

// SystemUI (status bar) layout policy

if (layoutType == 1) {
mHasSystemNavBar = false;
mNavigationBarCanMove = true;
} else if (layoutType == 2) {
mHasSystemNavBar = false;
mNavigationBarCanMove = false;
} else {
mHasSystemNavBar = true;
mNavigationBarCanMove = false;
}

The alternative would be "screenSize"

Manipulating values, multiplying by meaningless constants and using values that are derivatives of the number that actually matters? Google's code was just stupid. Write the code so developers can tell it what they want, not so it enforces your recommended layout.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
guys - kindly keep all lcd_density dpi discussion, complaints and issues to the existing threads in Q&A or general, so this thread can focus on code change development...the whole point of this thread is to offer an alternative to that already...thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
that's the direction i was thinking as well - define a new global variable, and let devs build a toggle to set it into the settings (for user selection) or as a constant (if they just want their rom one way)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] qoncept:
Actually, I think it probably makes even more sense to set mHasSystemNavBar and mNavigationBarCanMove independently of each other. This bit of code doesn't need to exist; these variables should be set wherever shortSize was set. So instead of choosing whether you have a tablet or phone, you choose whether you want each option enabled.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SS2006:
Can't wait for this!

Well done sir
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bsw11:
If I was to make the change myself, can someone tell me what app(s) to use and just where framework folder is located? It does not seem to be in / using ES File Exp.

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] oasis9389:
yea and my N7 is a paper weight b/c some guy has a picture of it laying on a magazine.. again i have been running at 160 for a day now with heavy use. i have 0 issues, i have installed all my apps, ran all my apps, all my widgets. i am on 160 you are not.

now i messed wtih 170 and 177.. yes those don't work well.. 160 is not 170 177

---------- Post added at 08:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:41 PM ----------

sorry just saw this.. carry on with the development.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Nexcellent:
That's freaking awesome for you bro! :good:

That being said, there are people who have had things go wrong after changing DPI to 160. Plenty of threads in General and Q/A detailing this.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
java file edits are made before they are compiled into files our phones/tablets use, there are plenty of great threads out there on building android
[Nexus 7 Android Development] oasis9389:
"plenty of threads"

lol lord.. there is one topic on it.. a few posts of issues with people using other than 160. 160 works, end of story.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
update on development

my nexus doesn't like the the android.policy.odex that i'm compiling from aosp, even without any changes to any of the files from the repo...it will just stay on the nexus X boot screen (after the Google bootloader) until i copy the original android.policy.odex back and then it finishes booting up within a few seconds

if anyone has succesfully built a mod or otapackage from aosp for grouper (i've been using full_grouper-eng), let me know if there were any special settings for compiling that are needed to get it to boot
[Nexus 7 Android Development] neilrl79:
I used MoDaCo Jr5.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
how did u get it to work? i did the OP way and it stuck at Boot screen
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
i tested jr5 (shortly, and no special kernel altho that shouldnt matter) and it was ok, but i wiped system, cache, dalvik, data and then flashed j5, let it boot, then replaced the files

just a note folks,

the two files were compiled from aosp, and lots of you are testing on cm10 roms...while i appreciate the feedback, the goal is to get aosp stable first and hopefully rom developers will do what they see fit

if you're being adventurous, you could pull your services.jar and android.policy.jar, run them through dex2jar, swap out the class files, and then compile back - i'll be glad to work with any dev that has questions, but hopefully after the op update it'll be clear what they need to do
[Nexus 7 Android Development] redmonke255:
That seemed to be the problem. I used your deodexed files on my stock ROM and then pushed the files over and it's booting up properly. Hopefully the deodexed files deleting the old ones don't cause any problems.

If you weren't able to push the files, you need to mount -w /system, just a heads up for any adb newbs.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TaintedByte:
Okay, so I decided to make a flashable ZIP for those of you having problems using the adb commands. MAKE SURE YOU ARE DEODEXED!

The zip will back up the files that you are overwriting for you, so if you want to restore simply cat back android.policy.bak to .jar and services.bak to .jar

barrmulio, feel free to add this to the OP if you want :)

Download Alpha 1 (Mirror)

MD5: dbf20c71544dc19ac87c5d59a03c6f12

Also if you're wondering what it looks like but don't want to flash or edit anything yet:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bluetooth_decay:
Working fine here, on stock, rooted, deodexed JRO03D ROM. Only one issue, though: the home screens seem to be offset to the left about half an icon. I noticed it because my existing 6-icon-wide screens were offset to the left, with the left one cut off. You can even go 7 icons across if you are willing to have the end ones cut off. Screenshot attached.

EDIT: It seems to be using the landscape screen width even in portrait mode. In portrait mode, when you hold touch on an icon to move it, you can't see the left and right light-blue boundaries that define the current screen (the ones that determine when to move to the adjacent screen once an icon is dragged beyond it). In landscape mode, you can see those lines. So maybe this is by design?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] doctahjeph:
Thank you kind sir. I was about to place these files in the latest nightly of jellybro. you just saved me a few minutes of work!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
I appreciate it - i hadn't done it purposefully because i was waiting on bug reports (like the issue with dropbox) to clear up before posting to the masses...my hope was unless you were technical enough to have setup/know adb, if something went south (like the folks who couldn't boot) you could restore back manually

the issue with the stock launcher is confirmed too... it's overlaying the equivalent of ~half icon to both the left and right, strangely it's not happening with non stock launchers (i tested apex, nova and go and they all work fine...very weird)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
issue confirmed, not by design, this seems to be an effect of changing the minimum size in WindowManagerService.java to say it's longer than it really is

strangely doesn't happen on any other launcher i tested (go, apex, nova)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TaintedByte:
Oh xD my apologies. I just kept seeing people running into trouble with read only and errors with adb so I decided to help out :P but that does make sense. Still, I figured that flashing something is less prone to mistakes over manually pushing/pulling files. Would you like me to take it down, though?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
meh...it's an alpha/proof of concept...i already posted to op

assuming the same issue with adb, we may just want a reversal script, i'll throw one up really quick
[Nexus 7 Android Development] redmonke255:
Alright so everything is working well, just two things:

First is obvious, the bar doesn't auto hide. Luckily when watching most movies they're 16:9 or less so it just barely squeezes in, but the dots might be distracting for some.

Second is the recently opened apps button, I don't know if it's normal, but there is a centimeter gap between the status bar and the pop up Window. It isn't like that at the top.

Still, it works very well with apex launcher. Great job.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
i'll need to go back to stock, but i didn't think the stock bar auto-hides (that an enhancement to some of the roms) - it just goes black with the dots

opened app added to bug list, i dont think that's meant to happen
[Nexus 7 Android Development] redmonke255:
I've been on stock this whole time and in netflix and video apps, the bar hides and the video goes full screen. Apps like Facebook cause them to just dim.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
ok thanks for the feedback, my video app (bs player) never did hide it so i hadn't noticed...

i'm pretty sure most of these issues are linked...

edit: just tested on stock video player, bs and mx player and the bar hides on default ui but not tablet ui (eg at 160 dpi)

as for the icons, this seems dumb but i didnt notice either - were you all scrolled up to the top? i cant replicate any longer
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Highland3r:
Working well (Modaco JR5). As others noted, widget alignment is a bit funky on stock launcher but that issue goes away with Nova Launcher.

Have noticed that when adding apps to the quick launch bar (for example) the alignment seems to be a little off - i.e to add apps to a folder you have to drag the app well to the left of the folder etc. Only minor stuff though and could well just be a nova issue

Looks great though - tablet mode suits the 7" pretty well!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rootdude:
WooHoo!!! This is what I've been waiting for!!! If you Guys have no experience with PNoid, you're in for a real treat... the latest release for the GNex (1.9a) its unbelievably good... Thanks Moles!!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
man i finally got it to work last night, i put those two files in the rom itself and boot it from there, took me 4 tries! stupid tablet ui!!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] daveleebond:
how did you get it work on Modaco JR5?

I flashed the .zip in CWM and it just loops of the boot logo, flashed the undo .zip in CWM and back to normal JR5
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mischaseb:
Installed and running fine on Stock deodexed rom + apex launcher. The full tablet ui definitely suits the n7, thanks devs. Would be very awesome if the stock launcher issues were figured out, its by far the best launcher imo!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
did you wipe cache and dalvik?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] daveleebond:
just the cache :confused:

Also this odexing, is JR5 already deodexed, if not do I have to do that??
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Highland3r:
Flashed via CWM. Cleared Dalvik (no idea if that made a difference) and rebooted. Worked without any problems.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
correct

clearing dalvik is recommended
[Nexus 7 Android Development] MWBehr:
Is it possible to allow for defining mode also based on whether the tablet is in landscape or portrait?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ed33:
You lose APM when you flash this on that Modaco ROM, but everything else seems to work fine.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] barrmulio:
APM= power menu?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ed33:
Yeah the advanced power menu that lets you boot into recovery by long pressing the power button.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Dexter_nlb:
thanks for the research. Works great here on my HTC Flyer testing.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] redmonke255:
Just tested playing some games and the bar doesn't auto hide, also. In riptide gp it covers up the bottom portion of the game screen.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lawguy:
Ha! Good to see you here.