yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] JDMpire:
I used an app called DroidWall to block a few apps from accessing the net (that dont need to be accessing the net). When you hit the "Apply" button after setting everything, it writes those setting to the iptables. Now if these work the same way as it does on a windows (or mac I guess) computer, then as long as the iptables file exists on the device, you dont need the DroidWall app from starting up each time with the phone.

Basically on every phone I get, I use an app called StartUp Manager to limit the number of apps from starting everytime I turn on my phone. I keep it low to keep the phone speedy. As of now I only have Advanced Task Killer (and the startup app too) turning on with the device. DroidWall is listed there and Im keeping it on until I know I dont have to...
[Nexus 7 General] agresbach:
does anyone know if any of the check capture apps for banks (or more specifically paypal) will work with the n7 since it only has a front facing camera? i am selling my gslate this weekend and was planning on picking up the n7 but just thought of that important need that i've been used to
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] NanaSarah:
My beloved HTC HD2 is dying, so I ordered a new, no-contract phone. The Samsung Galaxy 2 4G seemed the best of the available options.

I've tried, repeatedly, to adjust "location and security" settings for "set screen lock" to NONE; however, it just won't take. I've tried setting a code, which does set, and then telling it none, but every time I turn on the phone, it wants me to swipe the screen to get to my apps.

Is this stupid thing part of Gingerbread? Part of Samsung? Fixable? (How, please?) Or am I stuck with it?

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G, no-contract

Model SGH-T959V

Gingerbread 2.3.6
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] falcons2:
Your stuck with it
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] NanaSarah:
Bummer.

Thanks much, though.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Labaznik:
Use either free NoLock from market (a little glitchy) or Delayed Lock (paid but more reliable.)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] adobrakic:
I'm fairly sure that in CM7 you're able to bypass the lock screen via settings. I can't remember exactly, and I'm on CM9, so I can't go and check.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] sublimespot:
It was an option in tablet tweaks I do believe
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] solrac1212:
Factory reset its an option too (of course you will lost data but use this as your last option):D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] gabrielshaste:
don't think factory reset will work... everyone has to swipe the screen to get to the homescreen.

Sent from my Cyanogen9 SGH-T959v
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Remixx-:
attyspc unm.

i used the elixir widget

search for it on the gplay store
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] DragnzKlaw:
Look up ScreenModeWidget (all one word) in the app store . very simple
[Nexus 7 General] c4v3man:
Samsung decided to reverse the buttons on the Galaxy S3... I can't change the Galaxy S3, but the N7 should be changeable. I see that you can theme them, but has anyone found a way to change the order of the softkeys without a new ROM (such as AOKP, etc).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
So I'm running a 2100 m a h extended life battery and I know I should be getting better life than this. I'm running 4.1 jelly bean on cdma phone, stock kernel. I also have the app killer checked on, and my screen brightness is pretty low. I've been having my wifi at home but still for 4 hours in 40 percent screen time that's really bad numbers. just wondering if anybody has any input
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
Forgot the pic. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] resynx:
Uninstall your task killer, those do more harm than good. And download BetterBatteryStats to see what is draining your battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chlehqls:
More likely it's your apps that are causing it to drain very badly. Any shady looking apps I would uninstall. And like above me, do those both as well.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
well the app killer is just in the settings of my phone . its not downloaded.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] resynx:
What setting is this? And don't use it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] infazzdar:
You may want to use the Better Battery stats application to check for wake locks.

Trying a different kernel may also help. The Faux kernel works well for myself.

Lastly, the standby time doesn't give as much insight into your battery life as well as screen on time does. What kind of screen on time are you getting?

Note: don't use task killers, and don't manually kill applications.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:


In Dev options
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] resynx:
Uncheck that, will only do harm.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] isinisterx:
With what ROM are you using fauxs kernel with?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] resynx:
I'm using Trinity, the poster 2 above me is the 1 on Faux :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
Wow your right. First for some reason I couldn't even click back on x d a developers app kept force closing and after I check that I can finally go back:) didn't think that would effect so much
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
Turn off any app killing, as you've done.

In your screenshot, you had a lot of calls, that'll do it too, so battery life can vary.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fstall303:
Here is today's. I don't get it. 2100 math battery low brightness display
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sgs2.e4gt:
Why is task killing worse than good?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmonger11b:
I am not sure about the stock app killer but any 3rd party app killer is constantly scanning your phone looking for apps running even if there is none so it's constantly using battery power
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] elkniwcire:
I flashed the international GSIII boot animation, but decided I would like to flash back to the original. I can not find the original bootanimation for the Verizon GSIII anywhere online. Does anyone know where it is or how to get it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] k33f:
Fix

Refer to this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2288545
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] V@no:
Hello.

I've shattered screen on my Atrix and replaced digitizer with a new one. It seems to work but 1/4 inch on right side doesn't register touches and I can't enter letter "P" in portrait mode.

So I assumed the new digitizer is defective and got another one from different supplier. After installation same 1/4 inch on right still not registering.

The odds that I got another defective digitizer is near to none, so what else could cause this?

I've tried different roms all have same issue, so it's not software either..

Any ideas?

Thank you.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnyboyC13:
Unfortunately it might be... I bought a digitizer and eventually it became completely unresponsive. so another replacement and I'm all good
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] V@no:
But two different manufactures (one has square'ish holes for sensors), but same issue - hard to believe it's coincidence...
[Nexus 7 General] clockcycle:
I have to say, that's one of the things I like about having an actual store to go to and deal with customer service face to face.

There's no way for them to put you on hold for 45mins to an hour, there's no waiting for the call or email that never comes, just to call back and find out there is no record of your complaint or call.

So I called my local Gamestop, the same girl that sold me my N7 was on shift. I asked her if she had any in stock for an exchange, she said "no, but let me pull it up in the computer". She tells me of 3 stores that have some in stock and asks if I need their number or address...

Since the next store was like 5 blocks away, I just drove there. They only had 1. I walk in and the sale person says "hey, hum, those aren't supposed to be sold yet, I don't think I can do the exchange until the SD of 8/7" (lol). He calls his manager, she didn't answer. He called another one on his cell, and that one told him, if I have my receipt and product, there was no problem doing the exchange.

He asks me what's wrong with it, I tell him I've randomly had a black line flash 3 times in the last week~. And although I was reluctant to exchange it after reading some of the stories behind other's defective units, as mine's was in top shape. He says yeah but if you can get a new one free, why not right? I said, yeap you're right.

So 5 mins later I walk out with my new exchange.

Now I am afraid to open and inspect it.. Heart's beating fast, I think I am gonna faint.. someone call 911..

Yeah, I really don't want to find out this one's defective.. I really, really enjoy this tablet. :silly:

-CC

P.S. Anyone know if you get the $25 credit again when registering a new unit on the same account?

EDIT: 23,618 units between serial numbers on my two units :)

OBSERVATIONS: This unit's back is darker than my previous one. The power and volume buttons feel more clicky, plasticy and tend to stick out more especially on the bottom. I am guessing different materials sources.
[Nexus 7 General] nikon120:
Why would you get another $25 added to your account? There is/was a loophole where you could, but on new accounts with a different credit card on file I believe. Don't be surprised if Google closed it by now.
[Nexus 7 General] clockcycle:
So then if I active it on another account it would get the credit, but not on the same one, if I have previously already done so?

I think the loophole you mention is where you could factory reset to get your credit in case you hadn't the first time around, correct? That's not what I'm talking about. I am talking about a new sealed never been registered unit.
[Nexus 7 General] neilrl79:
I went to my store about a defective exchange, they only had 1 in store and it was on reserve so the guy called around then said he'd email the supplier. When it comes in they'll call me and I can exchange it out.
[Nexus 7 General] IPvFletch:
OK enough drumroll... WHAT'S THE VERDICT???? Worse? Same? Better?? :cowboy:
[Nexus 7 General] clockcycle:
Just got a chance to sit with it. Initial outlook looks good, set up account, loaded up some apps. Unlocked bootloader, rooted, now applying updates. Sure wrong order, but I'm just getting her done..
[Nexus 7 General] IPvFletch:
Which root method you using? Toolkit v1.5.2? Glad to hear this one's HW is better. Praying mine is legit too! Should be here ~Monday..
[Nexus 7 General] clockcycle:
Originally yes, on this unit I did it manually, but basically the same exact thing the toolkit does, as it just does it for you via a script.

Honestly though, my first unit was perfect. I am not sure it was attributed to hardware, but more towards software, as it only seemed to be happening while in chrome and it might not have been google's or asus's fault. I didn't want to find out after it was too late to get an exchange.
[Nexus 7 General] IPvFletch:
I hear ya clockcycle.. I too have a love/hate relationship with Android... I typically love the HW and need to fix the SW.. But in the end, I'm always VERY happy... :)
[Nexus 7 General] clockcycle:
Follow up on replacement unit. Seems a bit slower to sense/react to rotating and touch requires more pressure, less sensitive.
[Nexus 7 General] eawooten:
Funny. I bought my tablet at a GameStop and since then I have been to 5 more stores between Houston and Dallas and the only store that agreed to exchange my N7 didn't because I got to Waxahachie 20 mins after they closed. (My fault obv.)

One store refused to even though they had one in stock claiming only "That's a tablet. We can't do that. You have to contact the manufacturer."
[Nexus 7 General] clockcycle:
They tried that as an option on me, I told them the manufacturer told me to deal with the place of purchase according to their policy and until that option is exhausted to resort to dealing with Google/ASUS warranty..

Some times some employees take returns personally, just get another rep on the phone or go in the store, FIRM but respectfully..

I ended up having to exchange this replacement as well, but really nothing wrong with the first one, 2nd one they were willing to exchange. 3rd one is just a "perfect" as the 1st and 2nd were... YMMV
[Nexus 7 General] taC nayN:
It really shouldn't be that different than your old unit. That's strange that touch would require more pressure.
[Nexus 7 General] eawooten:
I went back and for a replacement at the store I missed in my earlier post. It was still there a couple o days later.

Now, I'm experiencing a very slight screen lift that I could probably lay ignore, and flicker that is a reliable semi-hourly infuriation.

I think I'm going to have to exchange this for a third unit once the good serials start flowing steady.
[Nexus 7 General] clockcycle:
Unless the replacement unit was assembled in another plant and or used materials from another source. Happens often. My 3rd unit acts differently as well. It's also less sensitive. It didn't want to apply the updates, once it "did", the about still claimed I was on the original and when I checked for an update would tell me I was up to date. After applying the screen protector, this unit also did not respond to touches at all (as others have reported with their units) but both my previous units were responsive with 1-2 hour(s) of drying. Which leads me to believe touch screen was a different brand from another source, or sensitivity settings are different. Who knows..

-CC :eek:

P.S. It's ok, it works..
[Nexus 7 General] taC nayN:
You are making me all nervous now, I hope mine is the right amount sensitive when it shows up tomorrow(hopefully). I didn't know they used different materials on a line of devices. Interesting.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] HulianMango:
My google account won't stay signed in for some reason, if I go to the play store it asks for my google info and when I fill it out and try again like the next day out asks me to sign in again, can any one help?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
might not be the actual google account....are getting your gmail to your phone? If so, then it is log on...

prob the play store....have you tried clear cache and data for the play store, thru the settings/applications/all applications....look for google play store app...clear the above and reboot then try again...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] HulianMango:
Okay I'll give that a try, and it is all apps that require my gmail acct, like if I go to settings> accounts and sync, my account doesn't show up

That seems to have worked, thanks man
[Nexus S General] ffaiz.m:
i9023, just checked for update and it appeared! (screenshot attached)

JellyBean's Finally here!!!

http://android.clients.google.com/pa...o/9ZGgDXDi.zip ;)

(thanks Edpolis)

btw, i'm in Pakistan, so i guess Asia's getting it first?

Not sure whether the linked file is for just i9023 or if its general for all
[Nexus S General] karleeezy:
Cool story bro.
[Nexus S General] dirt:
that's what she said
[Nexus S General] Edpolis:
The URL is http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_crespo/9ZGgDXDi.zip
[Nexus S General] ffaiz.m:
not screwing around, BRO.

just tell me how to get the full link and ill have it for you all
[Nexus S General] 063_XOBX:
Thanks but there's already a monster thread covering this in this very section. In the future use the search.
[Nexus S General] IINexusII:
how can this be fake if the link is directly from Google?
[Nexus S General] g1user101:
This looks legit. And for ppl that bashed this guy, fk off.
[Nexus S General] megiddo101:
Why aren't more people jumping on this thread?
[Nexus S General] diabloxman:
Because for some people it's 02:38am and I think they are sleeping..
[Nexus S General] JavaJunkay:
Omg wow, Google is so early.

Thanks :)
[Nexus S General] mike.b93:
Exactly. I am trying to sleep for like 2 hours now. I will so not be able to sleep after this -.-
[Nexus S General] megiddo101:
I'm getting a status 7 message when I try to install this
[Nexus S General] veyka:
Closed, I know you are excited, but use the damn huge JB thread right here
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metalhead669:
reboots at setup from following directions. full Wipe cache etc. clockwork-mod recovery 5. I would post on the actual thread but i can't. Any help is appreciated.:fingers-crossed:
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soap:
Switch to smelkusMOD Custom recovery, wipe, flash, enjoy.

The Creator of Suds N' Bubbles
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MBQ_:
2 words

NEW

KERNEL

:cool:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Anicane:
Hey guys,

I was just surfing the chinese website for Miui. There i come upon a thread which if i am not mistaking is a tool for unlocking bootloader ?, i did a google translating but since google translated it in a way i didnt understand i thought of sharing it here, so if anyone here knows chinese can you please translate it right, and i wonder if it is the same way as the official one ?

http://www.miui.com/thread-644231-1-1.html

http://bbs.shuame.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=368362&extra=page=1
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] fcb13:
I believe you have to have access to fastboot on your phone to do this. It seems like they've just taken the official method and put in into a program.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] awcabdou:
Hi everyone. I want to desactivate the sound who announce to me that i open a folder or i close it everytime i open it. How to do this? Thank you
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] julien.me:
Are you using LightFlow ?

There is a bug in it that triggers the talkback for opening/closing a folder.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] awcabdou:
No but i'm using NotifierPro Plus. When i desactivate it in accessibility settings, I haven't any more the problem. When i reactivate it, the sound of folder open/close come back :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shardymo:
Hi

does anybody know how many cells are on the homescreen grid of a tablet like nexus 7?

Also how many dip should those cells be?

I thought the grid was 5x6 on 7 inch tablets or 7x8 for 10 inch tablets. (portrait)

The screen shots I have seen have 6 launcher icons across except the bottom row just above the nav bar which has 7 icons.

I am a graphic designer desiging an app and widget. The widget needs to be 2x2 cells on the homescreen.

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post such a question, but I can't find any answers on design forums.

thanks
[Motorola Atrix 2] redeyedjedi:
I am attempting to flash ICS, following JIMS instructions to the letter. I was running lithium 1.3.1, and per instructions downloaded the fxz for 2.3.5, I got it from here as all other links are dead, http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php selecting the att US one. I read that i MIGHT get a warning about replacing the files with the instructed replace.zip, but I didn't get a warning. I do not think there were any files to replace, but have read on this forum someone using this linked file successfully. Can someone point me to a diff link, or can someone tell me what I should do next? The phone is on in fastboot mode, RSD still communicates, but flashing fails at 4/20 or 6/20 and I dont wanna turn it off for fear it wont come back on, but i have not gotten passed step 6/20 on this original fxz back to 2.3.5. Is there a step i am missing which is not in Jims instructions?
[Motorola Atrix 2] jimbridgman:
Look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1396650

Then look for this, on the first page, it is about 1/2 way down the first post, there is a link to grab a zip file, just unzip the fxz then unzip this into the same directory as the fxz replacing those files:

How to flash the FXZ once applying the OTA update and get back to 2.3.5, ONCE YOU UPDATE TO THE OTS 2.3.6 YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FLASH THE 2.3.5 FXZ WITHOUT FOLLOWING THESE STEPS BELOW!!

NOTE: Download this file HERE -

Unzip it and move all the the items in it to the stock fxz. You might get a warning about replacing files, just click OK. NOTE that Windows might not be able to handle the size of the fxz. I have 6 GB RAM but Windows still wasn't able to perform a drag-and-drop through the fxz's zip. I recommend that you just unzip the fxz and then put the files in. (You don't have to rezip it either, RSD Lite will still recognize it and will flash faster).

You should be able to use RSD Lite to flash the file.

THANKS TO COGEARY FOR THESE STEPS
[Motorola Atrix 2] redeyedjedi:
Unfortunately, neither link is working for me, the first says the file has been removed and the second directs me to internetvshollywood.com.
[Motorola Atrix 2] 41rw4lk:
MD5 the 2.3.5FXZ that you have and see if it matches Jim's MD5: 5bd615584406ba726ad7d49a225dd6f1

If it does, just add the files from the replace.zip I attached and you should be good to go.
[Motorola Atrix 2] jimbridgman:
If those are the 2.3.6 files, it will not match my MD5, since that is for the ICS files, to get off of ICS back to 2.3.5... and that is dangerous right now....
[Motorola Atrix 2] redeyedjedi:
The help is greatly appreciated. What i think i need now is an MD5 for the proper fxz for 2.3.5 or another link for this file, the only link working for me may be bad file.
[Motorola Atrix 2] redeyedjedi:
Rebooted phone, attempted again, flashes all the way to system.img, but at 15/20 boot.img fails.

I can still reboot and get into ap fastboot mode, but says flash failed in ( ). every attempt to flash fxz stops at 15/20. I guess it could have something to do with lithium changing boot animation? have no ideas, just dont want to lose phone, another link for a good fxz 2.3.5 file would help, can anyone please upload somewhere or provide a link?
[Motorola Atrix 2] jimbridgman:
Here is the good one for 2.3.6.... It is from my personal hard drive I just uploaded it to my androidfilehost site.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/main/Motorola_ATRIX_2_Developers/jimbridgman/replace.zip MD5: f650980cb27535454b70d930066ff7d0
[Motorola Atrix 2] redeyedjedi:
This link is for replace.zip? Either way, I found a good one here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1539167 and I am back at stock 2.3.5 working. I should be good to proceed, but dunno if I will. It looks like you help a lot of people and I feel "Special" from the personal attention! so, you can pass this link along for anyone else who cannot find a good file and I will not ask anymore of your time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mopardroid:
Hey so I got stuck on a boot loop while flashing lockring mods.

I pulled battery and when I reboot into bootloader I get the android with Start above his head and downloading under him.

I cant seem to get into recovery to restore my back up.

Can anyone help me out? Its a gsm Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mopardroid:
Fixed it :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] kingxwarlock:
I need help with this, all the links I found have dead links. If anyone can help me out, I'd appreciate it.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
PM me and I will help.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] rainbowguide:
Seem issue "AP Fastboot Flashmode (S) Flash Failure

Hi,

I am in dire need since my phone is always stuck at this screen and can't use the phone for couple days now...I even tried to use the "OneClickFastbootRestore" script that I found but after rebooting the phone and came back stuck in the same position...

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Atheistnofaith:
Have you attempted to flash the device back to .902 using RSD Lite? You will need to enter the bootloader(hold the PWR + Vol up + Vol Down), then select AP Fastboot -> Open RSD Lite(make sure you have the drivers installed) -> Plug in your phone -> verify RSD Lite sees your device -> Now select the file -> Then select Decompress and Flash. Note: if you flashed to .235 Leak you are pretty much f'd, also when flashing I would recommend against using any front panel USB ports.....

http://goo.gl/GlYIe (Is the stock .902 fxz file)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] KevinChi:
you need android sdk installed

you need android sdk installed download the rom you have installed and extract it to the android directory (c:\users/appdata/local/android/platformtools. once you have the grfs.img file inside the android folder, hold shift and right click inside the android folder and choose open command prompt here, at the command prompt type fastboot flash webtop grfs.img this will reinstall webtop

and enable you to access your phone again.