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[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
Training noobs, snarky fun posts, they help teach and make xda a fun place. Mostly, I'm referring to the heated debates, and hateful posts that have crippled some of our unreplacable threads and formed hatefulness between members. By all means, I love when an opportunity arises for me to get a few people to laugh, please, keep them coming when you see fit:)

............My EVO Ways...........

(You Can S-Off For All I Care)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vioalas:
I agree that there are times where a lot of us get really upset and lose our cool. And that we should try to keep that to a minimum.

But this isn't exactly a forum for extremely basic questions at the same time, even though we all have some from time to time, there are tons of other forums like that though. And some people are obviously trolling too ("HTC done it wrong" guy, lol....)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ECEXCURSION:
The only thing that ticks me off about this community are the "should I get a galaxy s3" threads. No one cares. This is an enthusiast forum for the HOX. If you want to talk gs3 go over there.

If this was a BMW enthusiast forum you would be flamed to hell if you wrote a topic like "should I switch to a mustang?".
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] thedauntlessone:
XDA was a great place even when I joined during the GS1 era. However, it slowly turned into turned to crap with the success Android garnered though. Aside from the flame bait or post-purchase rationalization threads, the general user of this forum feels the developers OWE it to the users to make their devices better, for free. Not even joking. There were some people who expressed that in their posts in the Nexus S forums. Then there are the people who don't even bother to read instructions or stickies and when they brick their device they blame the developers. I like to help people as much as the next guy once being a noob myself, but it ain't fun when I answer the same question I know I answered last week.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] arnelolavides:
Why don't we create a thread specifically for noobs,beginners in android,people who came from iphone and people that are lost in what to do..and put it in Dev thread..entitled "Lost,Confused and Dont know what to Do"..since I think everyone would go to the Dev Thread first before reading the General and Q&A thread..something like Help Support..where anybody can help...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Root-Maniac:
Honestly I think its a great idea, won't stop everyone from posting in the wrong place but we could direct them to that thread. I also think that thread, if created should have a resource bible as well.... great idea!!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] arnelolavides:
Yes..thats what im thinking too..i myself did go to the Dev thread when i had my first Android Galaxy Spica..never bothered to look in the Q&A or General Section..and like most newbies also had been kicked and slap with rude words from other members..

So Mods reading this..please consider sumthing like this..it would be beneficial to the whole community..again..thanks for all the talent in this community.:):thumbup:
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] iElvis:
Not going to help the numerous people who don't search, don't read, and don't even look at the thread titles before posting their problems.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Reamer09:
But a link to the helpful thread could be provided and the thread the noob started could be closed. I'm in support of it.

Sent from my HTC One X
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ECEXCURSION:
These are my same thoughts.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
Gunnyman, what are u doin', floating:p
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vioalas:
People will say "No one ever answers anything there" Same thing happens with the Q&A now as well...

Seriously though, what pushed my buttons was the whole HOX vs whatever. watch a damn dogfight or go to cnet... lol
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Crappyvate:
Agreed. plus we do have quite a few comprehensive noobs guides already in place, but you need to be willing to read...

How many times do you see a question asked that was answered just a few posts prior within the same thread.

I applaud the vast majority of devs we have here for their patience for not getting pissed off when their thread gets completely derailed...

I'm by no means an expert but I do a lot of reading and I learn a lot of things, for the vast majority it's all here...

Just read...

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looking for his lost IMEI on sgs3 :laugh:
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] gunnyman:
My imei is just fine. Thanks

:P
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
Hey gunnyman, you would be the sgs3 hero if you'd dd your partitions and find the one that has the main ref. To imei and post a thread how to dd it for backup, and how to dd it back to the device if imei is lost:) just sayin, since u forfeited hero status over here:p
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] _MetalHead_:
He's still my hero <3

:p
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] gunnyman:
A hero ain't nothing but a sandwich.

---------- Post added at 12:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:18 PM ----------

Let me get right on that. :D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
I'll start stitching up the cape:cool:
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] gunnyman:
I'm thinking there's a batch of devices with bad EMMCs.

Someone suggested asking samsung where IMEI is stored. I suggested that they'd never tell us because IMEI spoofing is against the law in the US at least, and was shot down.

I wish them luck.

This forum is a lot more like a family than the SGS forums. I miss y'all :D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] erwaso:
I'VE only been here for a year and a half with my htc Aria, but this forum is the most helpful I've found for enjoying my phones. I hope the eWars don't chase away those that help so many here.

I try not to be a noob in any new forum i join. Like when I got my new iPad or the hox. Being on car forums for 12+ years (much worse in terms of flame wars versus this forum), I've learned to just avoid and ignore the eBullies. And search lol

Sent from my HTC One X
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] _MetalHead_:
Yep, I've belonged to 4 other forums here besides the Nexus 7 (HTC Hero, EVO, EVO 3D, SGSII E4GT) and this is easily the best of the bunch. People are a lot friendlier and more entertaining here. The N7 forum is cool too, but it's mostly all business over there.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Crappyvate:
We miss you 2 ;)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] gunzy83:
This forum is actually very good, much like how I remember the Desire section was when I used to lurk there. XDA on the whole is still a great place, Android's popularity has definitely brought its problems though.

Want to see a disgusting forum? Have a look at Transformer Prime General. It is just full of endless complaining, trolling and a general "no can do" attitude. I only read Development for the Prime now. The development section for the Prime is a great place to be, it has got me so enthusiastic I want to do more to help with the development... I just wish I had more time to do things other than just testing lol :(
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] arnelolavides:
i think imei.in samsung is in data_nav.bin and its hex..i maybe wrong but i know a guy who deals with lost imei
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] taii1234:
he Sony Xperia S came out recently and I had my eyes on it for a long time. Recently my grandmother had a stroke (shes doing a lot better now) so in order to help her and be able to communicate with her when no one is around, my mom put her on the family plan and gave her a phone to call us whenever she needs anything. She had to enter a 2 year contract though with Tmobile to do that.

The Xperia S has 3.5G capabilties but does not have the necessary hardware to run on Tmbobile's network, the only network it can run the 3G on is ATT. Since I am now on a family plan contract with Tmobile, I cannot get ATT now unless I pay a fine.

So I was wondering if the Sony Xperia S (or any fancy and expensive phone for that matter) is worth using but only on 2g?

What should I do?

Also, can I still leave Tmboile and not pay a pentatly since my mom and grandma will still be using their service under the plan? So instead of 3 lines it would be 2. Is that still considering breaking a contract?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] MasterLinuxer:
The Xperia S sure has this option. Of course, because of the nature of this technology, the internet will be a lot slower and you won't be able to use data while in a call.

Hope everything will be fine with your grandma

Sent from my Xperia S running KA Rom
[Galaxy S I9000 General] bocabits:
Hello everybody;

I am having a hard time unlocking my Samsung Galaxy S I9000. I am root and running GB 2.3.6 value pack.

First, I got the codes from my provider. I started the phone without SIM card and when I tried to put the code

#PW+12345678+1#

I wasn't able to get "P" or "W". It seems you get "P" and "W" by pressing 3 times or 4 times "*" but I just got *** or ****.

So I tried plan B, using Galaxy_S Unlock Helroz from Google Play.

I follow the instructions and after rebooting the phone and writing *#7465625# I get this screen

So it looks like it is unlocked, but when I tried to call with another different SIM (different provider) I cannot call or be called. The name of the new provider apperars, but when I phone it just makes a beep and get no signal.

Can anybody think of some step I've done wrong?

Thanks a lot for your attention.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] bocabits:
It seems there was some trouble with the first SIM I used, as I've tried again with another different one and it works. So, yes, with

that app you can unlock your phone safely.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ChicaAndroid:
I feel lost now. Too much forum search, lots of threads that lead nowhere, methods that don't work.

I want to have Gingerbread 4.0.2.A.0.62 rooted. My phone state today, is descripted in my signature.

I'm on version 58, rooted and with bootloader UNLOCKED and using Rage Kernel.

I can't upgrade OTA becase the bootlader stuff - but I can't Flashtool 4.0.2.A.0.62 either, because the processs makes me loses root.

Why?

I did this before. I Had version 62, downgraded to 58, rooted then flashed 62 and everthiing was ok: 62 rooted and everything ok - but then, I had a locked bootloader.

Is the unlocked bootloader the problem here? (done by the official way). Any way to revert it? There is a post where they called "Relock bootloader" - doesn't work on my Sony.

I think I'm gonna cry

any help will be much appreaciated - please forgive my English :crying:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] andrasandhi:
EDIT : sorry, wrong post, please delete
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Feanor88:
Flash 0.62, then install any pre-rooted kernel. No need to cry.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
This.

And I posted that same thing to you in another thread aswell...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ChicaAndroid:
Thanks for your help,but, what pre rooted kernel would you suggest?

please, i'm still learning, I can do stuff but I'm still a newbie

could you tell me what kernel to flash? will it replace the one I have now (rage 3) or do I have an extra step to uninstall it?

THANKS a lot for your help guys, this is making me crazy :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sergiopa:
Hello Guys

My Mini Pro(sk17) is rooted and i´m using MESA Kernel(Smartass V2), i´m on stock I.C.S

I noticed that Android System is about 40, 45% on battery drain.

I´ve read a lot of things, added some lines at build.prop, but no sucess... its still about 40. 45% of my battery drain.

I´m already using 2g, screen bright very low.

I remember i checked that before flashing MESA that the android system did not drained battery like this....

Is this normal? Is there anything i can do?

I dont use any task killer, my CPU is set to 134mhz to 896MHZ( so is underclocked!).

Any help?

Thank you
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] usman_fareed:
set max to 1017 min to 134 governor to interactive x and scheduler to cfq :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sergiopa:
Ok, i´ll give it a try!

Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
I/O Scheduler has no effect on battery life.

The problem - ICS. In the ROM, there is a bug, after charging via AC(wall charger), phone's Android System uses a lot of battery. Why? It's a bug in the ROM, that we haven't found.

How to fix it? Restart after charging.

And there is already a topic about it. Use Search next time before making new topic.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] musvi:
Can u link the thread please...

Sent from my SK17i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1788336
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sergiopa:
Interesting.... i´ve done both of the tips here.

Thanks again!!!

Think problem is solved!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] iONEx:
Try setting your minimum CPU freq to 250MHz. It actually uses way less juice then 134MHz!

EDiT: regarding what someguyfromhell said.....

I've never experienced bigger batt drain when charged AC as opposed via USB? o.O

I'll try to reproduce that effect though...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sergiopa:
Hi again,

i tried that Someguyfromhell said and the same thing keeps going.... 45% of android system!!!!!!

any other advice?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] iONEx:
Have you tried setting minimum freq to 250mhz, and changing CPU governor?

That should do it.

If not, try another kernel.

Sent from my ST15i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mumaxe:
Dude,

Good sir, i kindly reccomend you should change from Man Eating Seals Of Antiquity (M.E.S.A.) and switch roms, experiment, play around, you will never get good results just by asking around, you need to figure out your own way of making battery last longer.

I miself am now trying out CM10 alpha for my Sk17i

Good luck

Mumaxe
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sandy7:
i agree with u my frnd...trying different kernals and roms you can come to which rom and kernal is stable according to you and which has the less battery drain..i suggest u experiment these things.. instead of asking others..

iam also tring Cm10 alpha now for my xmp sk17i.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] reanimuotasis:
What is normal battery life for Mini Pro? I think before ICS update, my phone lasted for longer...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sandy7:
bat life a day with normal usage...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] reanimuotasis:
OK :o I'm using my phone for 3 days without any charging. Maybe it's just because I don't turn on wifi/3g (I'm browsing only on my tablet).
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sandy7:
yup..when wifi and 3g is off ul get more bat...

when it is turned off its around 1-1.5% battery drain/hr
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sergiopa:
Hi again.

I´ve changed the Kernel from mesa to another one i dont remember now, and now the batttery is working like a charm.

Changed the kernel and frequencies as iONEx said too.

Thank you very much!!!

Sergio.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sergiopa:
´

Changing kernel, governor and frequencies, now my battery last charge was on sunday night, and still got plenty battery for today.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Saiphable:
I use kamarush v2 kernel, and it is the best kernel for me.

I used v3, but it is not as good like v2.

Hope, the kernel will goes to higher level, like in X10mp
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anthony001:
Hi, I just downloaded a free app for a limited time. if i download it again will it be free when it will revert back to its paid version?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anthony001:
Anyone?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jakuburban:
I don't think so. Only changing ROM would hwlp if the app is well protected. But You can always try
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oSandmaNo:
Hey guys. I have a defy plus running CM10 and few games like ninjump,slice it, etc get stuck at menu. I want to know if its because of jellybean or not. Can anyone please tell me if its working on your device with jellybean? :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] raymond4:
Works very well for me for JB
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oSandmaNo:
Ok thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gunz.jones:
They won't work with forced GPU settings in the developer options.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fexamir:
Hello everyone, first of all sorry about my english but I'm Italian, so forgive my mistakes :P

Sometimes when I use Dolphin Browser HD for like 10 minutes in a row, my screen flashes for a few seconds, and after losing all signal (the signal bar turns to something like this ø) the phone turns off. When I turn it back on, the battery is at 1%, even if it was almost at full charge. What can it be? It only happens with Dolphin Browser HD.

My phone is a GT-I19100, Android version 4.0.3, Kernel version 3.0.15-19100XWLPF-CL592261 dpi@DELL126 #3, build version IML74K.XWLPF, let me know if you need additional info.

Below are some screenshots of the battery usage.

Thanks in advance for your answers, hope you can help me fix this up.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nick502:
Jelly Bean Theme ~ Modded SGSII Original Look​

This theme is the Jelly Bean theme that is currently in the Android Play Store. I modded it to have the original Samsung Galaxy SII icons.

Link to original theme :

Play Store - Jelly bean theme

Full credits go to Team Syndicate for the theme. I only modded it.

Screenshots:

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?mkr5d5raghsu3lw
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pSyCh¤_O_O:
Nice! Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Sa9oPa:
how looks the lockscreen ?
[Motorola Atrix 2] sky2k4@CHN:
Write my cell phone from ICS back to 2.3.5, use CMD 2.3.5, restart the phone after the startup screen loop ...

Help me:crying:
[Motorola Atrix 2] okachowwa:
A bunch of forum trolls are about to yell at you for "not using the search button" and "wrong forum". Just watch.
[Motorola Atrix 2] farshad525hou:
Actually yes... this is in the wring forum and there is a warning thread in the general section about NOT TO FKZ FROM ICS or your phone will hardbrick.

And we're not trolls, we're just trying to keep this place clean.... As you can see this "I've done something stupid without reading post" has NOTHING to do with development
[Motorola Atrix 2] techsavvy.jaz:
Yeah i "trolled" when he posted this same thing in the General section..

Glad to be a troller in your dictionary :p

Sent from my MB865, still running on GB :(
[Motorola Atrix 2] alteredlikeness:
First of all, yes, this should NOT be in the development section, along with the 4.0.4 leak pictures you posted (maybe there was a link to the leak there at one point, but still - if it's not your development - post in general). Please use common sense when choosing where to post.

As for returning to 2.3.5, you may be in trouble right now. Apparently the SEARET & MEARET versions can flash back to their respective 2.3.5 versions from the asian ICS leak with little problem.

But, the US (AT&T) ICS leak is a big problem right now. You may be stuck...

Also, if you do ask for help, please provide more details about your setup and what steps you have taken so far... and POST IT IN THE GENERAL SECTION.

Sent from my phone's mind
[Motorola Atrix 2] Apex:
And rightfully so! Further, since you don't understand, I've Google'd this for you: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)
[Motorola Atrix 2] Fall of Enosis:
Good luck with your phone man. But its probably bricked. And yes, it could have been prevented it if you searched. But i do wish you the best if luck with it!

Back to trolling...
[Motorola Atrix 2] okachowwa:
Is this where I should pull the whole "wikipedia's not a reliable source" card?...
[Motorola Atrix 2] techsavvy.jaz:
:eek:ff topic:

Some of the posts here remind me of good old days, when we used to chat on yahoo chat rooms. :trollers:

Sent from my MB865, still running on GB :(
[Motorola Atrix 2] Apex:
Whatever floats your boat, pal...
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] einrae214:
Well it takes up so much battery it's not funny. I still post screen shot of what I mean. So we could get some help with this problem.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] sageDieu:
this is a common issue. it isn't actually taking up that much battery, it is just reported as doing so. there's a flash able zip somewhere if you really care about it.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jdbeitz:
Pleaseeeeee search before posting.

The power profile.XML is reading the cell standby as 34mA instead of 3.4mA causing it to show crazy high usage. Its not draining battery. Its simply a reading error by the os. And a lazy dev forgot their period there.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] einrae214:
Thank you for the info. Much respect for post back. I'm not rooted so can't flash anything to fix it.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] einrae214:
Is this the right network I should be on. It came like that by default
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vxZach:
Can someone tell me the point of extracting .apks? Because I think I found out how.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sivasli_:
hey guys,

I just have rooted my Galaxy S3 and I want to put on a new ROM..

I never tryied this before and this is my first Android phone..

Which ROM is the best for a noob like me?

And when I put on the new ROM, do I have to make a factory setting, or can I just install a new ROM into the original Stock ROM?

Thanks for you help,

Sivasli_
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sivasli_:
Can anyone help please?

thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
STOP!!!

Right, you need to slow down, start reading and learning and make sure you know what you are doing, when you do, then you need to read some more, follow the Rom threads for a while, follow installation instructions for your chosen Rom.......this forum doesn't exist to spoon feed people that can't be bothered to make the journey(see forum rules).....and you don't want to end up with a £500 brick, do you? Sorry if this sounds harsh, but it is the truth and will save you a lot of stress and heart ache in the long run :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devid801:
if you've got root permissions, you can now make a nandroid backup of your operating system, and a backup folder of EFS, perform the procedure using this tool ; http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1703488

for the rom to begin with ; http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1663656 I suggest this has a few bugs, and you use every day. .
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
As slaphead20 said

Bumping posts is your first mistake read rules follow rules or .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bass.n:
The 2 links provided in post #4 are too specific. OMEGA is only one of many custom ROM's available.

So i would suggest you have a look at this thread to get a wider overview on different ROM and their capabilities...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SwiftSmoke:
Just to be sure you do have an international GS3 and not one off the USA providers otherwise your in the wrong forum and doing anything from this GS3 section of roms will brick your phone.