yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shao_X:
Figured it out

I know I'm tooting my own horn here but in order to do it, you have to go to your "Display" settings and then under "Animation" make sure it is set to All window animations are shown.

I hope this helps anyone else who had this concern.
[General Questions and Answers] AngelosDracul:
Okay, guys... GoSMS is starting to become a BOTHER. It was great, but since its "cloud" features, and constant bombardment of "buy this, do that" I am fed up with it. I just did a backup before I wiped and flashed, and it is NOT reading that my backups are there (local, not in the cloud... apparently Cloud is not working?).

So, I am off to find a newer, better app.

I would like Backup features (especially if it can restore from Go's backups), themeing support, and general customization, and possibly facebook contact picture support (i know with the recent updates, facebook has made this nearly impossible).

What are you guys using? Does stock "do" it for you? I am running CM9 on a Nexus S 4G (Crespo4G).

Thanks, everyone!
[General Questions and Answers] Furitu:
Hi!

Have you ever tryed Handcent SMS ?! :)
[General Questions and Answers] AngelosDracul:
Actually, yes. Waaaay back when I got my first Android (Epic 4G). Might have to give it a go again.
[General Questions and Answers] ez2:
hmm, i haven't received any spam or cross sell proposals through go sms, maybe it's because i use adfree?

Also not sure what you mean by the cloud being a bother. I don't see that option.

The customization of go sms is awesome, i don't know if any other sms app that even comes close.

~Samsung Galaxy SIII (SPH-L710) - Blazer ROM v1.6 - TWRP~
[General Questions and Answers] klamboi:
I haven't used GO or Handcent in awhile, but I really did like Handcent. It was pretty nice and not much lag.

-K
[General Questions and Answers] TattooSam:
For SMS I'm more than happy with the AOSP SMS app. Runs just fine but to be honest I'd rather that everyone I text was a whatsapp user instead as the delivery status is really useful. A less iPhoney theme would be nice for whatsapp too.
[General Questions and Answers] Product F(RED):
Just an FYI, there are messaging-app-independent...apps (lol) for backing up and restoring text messages on the market. Like SMS Backup Pro and a ton of others.
[General Questions and Answers] hiSSteria:
I tried numerous Messaging apps, but in the end, I went on using only "SMS Enhancer" app, which is essentially just a nicely stylized popup widget. Any other application just slowed down my already slow Wildfire. :(

Now, I'm on Windows Phone, and I don't have to worry about such things. Though, would like at least SOME customization of default messaging app...
[General Questions and Answers] chrisperrera:
Default ICS

Personally, I like the default messaging app in Ice Cream Sand which. (Or at least the one in CM9)

I mean, It has Emoticons native support (for those people who use it or people who's friend's beg them to use it) and a whole other bunch of useful settings.
[General Questions and Answers] djglow1:
I don't know why you haven't tried handcent yet. Its the best in my opinion.
[General Questions and Answers] dillonshepherd91:
Handcent, hands down!

I have the nexus s 4g on sprint (still love it =D).

My favorite features:

Handcent Backup

Popup Window

Split Message Options (split by word & add counter, awesome for cdma carriers like sprint)

Customization

Plugins (Emoji especially)
[General Questions and Answers] AngelosDracul:
Thanks for the responses, guys! Once the thread got moved, it seemed to really do good.

I have used Handcent in the past. And I found GoSMS and was completely happy with it, until all their "sign up, and login" crap. I liked being able to backup locally before updating.

The rom I am running now (a JB variant) has SMS issues, and I am a HEAVY texter, so I was looking for other options. Right now, I am still using stock, so I will look into the standalone backup option. Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] selva.simple:
Found this in XDA. An Effective tool for frequent flashers. It will take the backup of APKs, Wifi, Data and SMS. Also, Batch Install is available along with many more features. Surely a helpful and time saving tool. Check this out APK Batch Installer :cowboy:
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] The-Droidster:
Nice find! :good:
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] vbz89:
bump

also, the adb wireless app helped me a great deal when I was unable to connect my phone via USB, or when it wasnt getting detected in ADB.

ADB Wireless App

This windows tool is excellent for batch backing up apps (user and system) and it can also be used to save data.

It is a simple one click install all apps option, no more clicking install each time when restoring apps using free Titanium Backup app.

It is very useful and a definite must have for frequent ROM flashers and beta testers!!
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] D™:
I have it in my Windows. Working great.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] tOrNadO™:
Exactly how does this ADB Wireless app work?? Can anybody guide me with steps??
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] mj.vikram:
Just check the check box for Android Debugging and USB Debugging and download the Batch Installer app from the link given in OP and then use it....
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] tOrNadO™:
Hey guys i am on Angeeks ROM.. Not able to restore apps from this tool.. I check USB debugging, i cannot connect to mass storage unless USB debugging is off.. Can't restore if USB debugging is checked and connected in mass storage mode.. If i connect in MTP, the tool gives an error that "Device not detected. Make sure you've installed the USB drivers".. Anybody help?
[General Questions and Answers] Karim.younus:
Hi everyone, I was just wondering about how devices that won't get an update to ICS get a custom ICS ROM and almost all ways the Camera doesn't work cause the manufacturer hasn't releases a driver or something. Well can somebody explain that to me in more detail so I know exactly why my camera doesn't work. Cheers
[General Questions and Answers] moh129:
Its probablynot the driver but the Custom rom that u install to phone.Not all custom roms have fixed the camera and media storage.The one i am using right now is custom rom JB and some times my camera do not work.
[General Questions and Answers] Karim.younus:
So is there a way to bring back the camera?
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
Not without the kernel source code and proper drivers. This is the biggest issue.
[General Questions and Answers] Karim.younus:
So Samsung haven't realesed the source code for the wifi 5.0? Sorry for asking so many questions I'm just interested.
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
Yes without an official update there is no source code for the kernel and no proper drivers for the camera
[General Questions and Answers] Karim.younus:
That's a shame. Stupid Samsung always leaving devices behind. I like their hardware only.
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
This is the way of android. With Tue advances in hardware as well as software. Any OEM will be hard pressed to keep a phone officially updated for more then 6 months

Sent from the Bat Cave
[General Questions and Answers] Karim.younus:
This is why I like Google's phones and Google them selves. They seem friendly if you know what I mean. Always willing to help. Imagine if Samsung had invented Android! It wouldn't be open source for a start. And devices would be out of date with software before people could actually buy them! Samsung need to get their act together.
[Motorola Photon 4G] avishay_89:
I have a weird issue with the phone- I have not decided yet if its problem with hardware or software.

At the first step, without change nothing, Suddenly a sharp drop at signal strength began. few days after, my phone stop connect to network at all. In the "operator select" screen, my operator appear but I get error "selected network unavailable".

I tried factory reset without succes. The only thing that worked was sbf to stock- but the signal still low and again, after few days, the connection lost.

I'm using gsm in israel- Already tried many rom's, so can't use warranty.

Maybe there something I can try before I give up?
[Motorola Photon 4G] peetr_:
Do you have better signal with some other phone?

Try another simcard.
[Motorola Photon 4G] yairku:
Did you flash any radio as you wanted to do some days ago? Not all the SBFs change your radio, and maybe a bad radio is installed on your phone.

בבקשה ממך אל תענה לי בשבת. כניסת שבת בשבע ודקה ויציאת שבת בשמונה.
[Motorola Photon 4G] avishay_89:
I asked about the other radio because this problem, but I didn't got a sure answer so I left the idea. I tried other sim but the problem didn't gone. And others phones works well at same place where the Photon doesn't. I ordered new sim from different operator- I will report after.

In case I want flash radio without full sbf, is it possible? Can I save my data without all the backups methods?
[Motorola Photon 4G] yairku:
You can try KKDI radio here.

There are also 2 radios listed here, but ask someone with experience (like peetr_) before you try one of them. If you flash one, make sure it's the one for your build.

שבוע טוב!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dblkspecial:
I just acquired a Verizon DROID RAZR. I used to have a bionic. The RAZR already has ics. How do I root and indoor if need be?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zerozoneice:
So basically the only full working custom ROM is Hydro, while CM9/10 and AOKP don't have GPS working and some more stuff....

Personally haven't had a single crash or reboot using the latest v30 official update, i'm wondering why should i be compelled to unlock/root and install a custom ROM?

Overall speed is good, smooth and except some browser lag there's nothing to complain about....why did you guys choose to go custom? Just wondering....

Help me out :)
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loganmc10:
Some people it's for rooting. In the case of CM10, that's Jellybean, so if you want Jellybean you'd have to go custom
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zerozoneice:
is the browser lag present in the custom ROM as well? i might be tempted to unlock and check it out...

seriously, besides this lag i have no complaints about the stock ROM....
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Charle692:
You could even try seanz build.prop you don't need to be unlocked you don't need to be rooted but it would be much easier if your were. The build prop makes things much faster and remozes all laggg!!
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gchild320:
Pure speed and pure Google experience with some goodies, that's basically aokp/cm9/cm10. GPS on a tablet is worthless to me, so as far as stock roms go, I'll never be on one again with this tablet or my galaxy nexus. PS tweaking your build prop doesn't change a whole lot.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Turbojugend:
The build prop changes a little but I think it is mostly people's minds telling them it is way faster. Sean does good work but the jellybean roms out for this device are blazing fast without issue (well almost, no GPS). It is well worth it to unlock and flash with a custom Rom for sure. I have yet to find a reason to go back to ics.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Buster99:
gps on a tab that has no 3g is worthless - if you have to tether anyways you can use that device - and since its most likly an android its no difference.

JB or GPS? GPS looses ;) and since they don't have a great gps anyways i stick to my gnex when it comes to getting out of the city maze ;)

- though i did see someone using a galaxy tab 7 as his turn by turn nav with a car mount.... looked silly as hell :laugh:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eze2410:
Hi Can anyone help me with this I have tried to update via OTA sent to my device but it failed. My s3 is rooted but running stock OS.

Cheers in advance
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
You can`t as you have a custom recovery, try updating with Kies but you will loose root (so reroot) or better yet buy Mobile Odin Pro and flash the new rom from www.sammobile.com/firmware and keep root ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eze2410:
Nice one is it pretty easy to do with odin pro or is there a guide to follow.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Unzip the file from sammobile, place the tar file on the external sd card. Open Mobile Odin and choose open file, select the tar file (firmware) and check all boxes in root and flash firmware. Done.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bortak:
That, or just use Odin on your PC. It's a bit less hassle.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eze2410:
Where do i get the zip folder from samsung from i have downloaded the ota but it failed to install is this saved somewhere on my s3 and do i need to unzip this and use the tar file from there.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eze2410:
Bump
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eze2410:
Does anyone know how to update rooted s3
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Yes remove root .

REPEAT

Update Via KIES

Use CHECKFUS to download firmware .

Join XDA Developers and flash stock rom .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1674286

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1646610

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1671969

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] l2iceman:
Hey guys, so I am rooted but with stock firmware, however I used Titanium to remove certain stock software, etc...

1)If I update via Kies, will it keep my current settings? or will it just flash a new rom altogether and erase everything?

2)Once I update, do I just go through the same steps I did to root my s3 the first time?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uncle bob:
1). it will keep your current settings, app & data (because you not do "wipe cache" at OTA update), if you installing custom firmware (from stock to custom firmware, it will be need "wipe cache/factory reset in recovery mode, but this method doesnt applied on OTA update/KIES update), but i suggest to backup your data before upgrading..

2). yes, just root like you root at first time..

Sent from GT-I9300 SuperNexus CFW
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FaultyMango:
Thanks

Thankyou very very much for posting this. It cleared up alot of things. Thanks once again.:highfive::D:good:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tanda4:
I don't want to delete stuff that I need. Already deleted the basics... AT&T Nav, Messaging programs, some music program, etc.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] defnow:
Read this...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1729366
[Samsung Infuse 4G] urrutiachris:
I want to know how to unroot my phone in case i ever need to use any services from att that require it to not be rooted.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Smokestack360:
I went to search and entered "unroot" and received several threads ... If you entered "unroot Samsung Infuse" I'm sure you would get very specific information for want you want to do.

Sent from a de-FUNKt Infuse
[Samsung Infuse 4G] dparrothead1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1700416
[Samsung Infuse 4G] daemonlmrj:
Search for "Ginger Unroot" on google store.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] mg2195:
Why buy an app to unroot when you could do it for free???
[Samsung Infuse 4G] daemonlmrj:
Why not?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Smokestack360:
To each his own I guess.

Sent from a de-FUNKt Infuse
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
how hard can this be?

delete su, busybox, and superuser

or odin/heimdall to stock

i didn't know we can charge for an app doing this. i could have made out like a bandit for this unroot method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1524081

works like a charm..money back guarantee
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rabbit505:
Helo im trying to find the ics keyboard i do not **** the samsung keyboard any in have the apk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rabbit505:
I had downloaded one but it kept force closing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noodles2224:
I have this one, works great.. no FC.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f6di48j814hfajc/LatinIME.apk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rabbit505:
Thanks man works great much appreciated
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Parkop:
Is anyone else experiencing issues with battery life with the official 4.0.4 update? I'm finding it dreadful, much worse than 4.0.3. Do I need to wait a few charge cycles or something, or is it just generally awful?

I'm almost tempted to root my phone and install a jelly bean custom ROM. Have lots of people here done this? Is it worth it? And which ROM is the best so far?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 4038153:
For every thread created about battery life, it decreases battery life for everyone by one minute. I'm down to only three minutes battery life now. So please, do not make more threads about it or I'll never be able to unplug.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crachel:
Hello Parkop,

"Which ROM is best" is a question only you can answer, so we don't allow these types of threads. My suggestion would be to search the development sections and try them all.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reni10:
I have the Siyah Kernel with CM9 running as ROM 1 and want to have the Stock Samsung I9100XWLPT ROM running as ROM 2.

I cannot seem to find a .zip file for the I9100XWLPT firmware that is flashable using CWM so can anyone either point me in it direction or give further instructions on how to get the I9100XWLPT Stock ROM as ROM 2 on my i9100?

I can find the ODIN file to flash but cannot get this onto the ROM 2 position?

Any help much appreciated...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
Wanamlite is stock ROM based on Xwlpt ICS 4.0.4 with little or no modification at all. Check the development forum and download it. It's in CWM zip format

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
[Droid X General] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
I have a DX want to root it...here is the info that I can think to give you guys to tell me if it's rootable or not...

Android Version: 2.3.3

Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-g34b306d

bmvq37@zin22lnxdroid28 #1

Build Number 4.5.1_57_DX5-35

System Version: 4.5.605.MB810.Verizon.en.US

Hope this all helps

Thanks in advance.
[Droid X General] infazzdar:
Follow this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1258599
[Droid X General] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
This doesn't work anymore. Getting the 404 page.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6643359/Software/Android/PetesMotorolaRootTools_v1.06.zip

Error (404)

We can't find the page you're looking for. Check out our Help Center and forums for help, or head back to home.

you actually have to go to this site to get it all now...Pete's website: http://www.psouza4.com/Bionic/)
[Droid X General] freakboy13:
Lucky you with the 605. Install voodoo ota root keeper from market, and doid2 bootstrap recovery from cwm.

Petes moto root tools. Is the way to go.

Looks like you already found it.

Dont use the droidx bootstraper.

Use the droid 2.

Make a recovery and enjoy!
[Droid X General] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
LOL that is all Japanese to me lol. I'm so very new at working on all of this. So I got the root on...what is this bootstrapper thing you speak of? And secondly, I'm trying to tether...I use Open Garden WiFi tethering on my LG Revo...but on this one it's saying I don't have my account set up for hotspotting? Is it still possible for tethering w/o going through VZ?
[Droid X General] infazzdar:
I will reup the file and fix the link, thank you for alerting me.

On the Droid X you can't tether unless you are running a custom ROM.
[Droid X General] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
Okay...is there a custom ROM that you recommend?
[Droid X General] infazzdar:
I highly recommend Vortex Reloaded! The rom thread can be found over on Root wiki.
[Droid X General] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
Chinese...too chicken^$%# to try it. thanks though...lol

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/23376-rom-vxl-10-vortex-liberated-out-of-beta/

for those that do.
[Droid X General] freakboy13:
Ok i speak mo better engrish:

You have root great.

You are on firmware version .605.

You are probably going to get an update prompt. Hold off on doint it.

Go to market or whats know now as "google play store".

Type in search for two things:

Voodoo ota root keeper

Droid2 bootstraper

These are aplications.

The first one allows you to keep your root, when making an upgrade to the most recent firmware. If you dont you will loose root. It seems now there is an easier way to do this , but if you use the root keeprr you wont have to.

Download ota rootkeeper, then do the " keep root make backup" or what ever it says. Im sure youll figure it out .

Next search for " droid2 bootstrap recovery" DO NOT use the one that says for droid x. It will bork your phone.

Then judt hit enable bootrap. Do not hit go to recovery first.

Any quesyions ask or do a search here.

Just a question....why did you go with the a droid x ? Lol

Oh and welcome to xda
[Droid X General] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
blarg
[Droid X General] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
Hey there FreakBoy, Just got around to doing all of this...Droid2 Recovery Bootstrap is not free...but I got it anyway...I only get 2 options "Bootstrap Recovery" and "Reboot Recovery"...don't get an option to "ENABLE"

On the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, there is no "keep root make backup" option. Only options I get are "Delete su backup" and "Temp. Un-root (keeps backup)"

The DX actually isn't mine...it used to be. I upgraded to LG Revolution (which I'm starting to hate cause I can't get it rooted again.) But the DX is now my roommate's and she likes it. I liked it too but needed more.
[Droid X General] freakboy13:
Ok np.

First hit bootstrap recovery.

You should then be prompted "tecovery succesfull" or something.

The other option "reboot into recovery"

Is another option to directly reboot into recovery from the phone while in os.

Thats great so now after you hit

"Bootstrap recovery" and are gtg,

Get into recovery and make a back up

Pronto! Lol.

Make sure battery is at least 60%.

Woot!

Now you can upload zipfiles via recovery.such as the free tether hack, which i guesse is irrelevant now since the fed said big red cant block tethering anymore.

And afa rootkeeper theres nothing todo but make sure all the boxxes are checked under "status"

There should be like 5 options they should all be checked you may habe to check the last one yourself.

The other two boxes beneath it you mentioned leave those alone.

Lmk how it goes!

:)

Oh and welcome to the bs world of lg, where the moto is: stick it to the consumer as much possible.

This is the last lg phone i EVER by.

edit: the one thing I forgot to mention, ota root keeper ONLY works for an OTA (Over The Air) update. SBF will not work with the the voodoo ap.What I mean is you won't be able to keep root if you sbf to update, you'll have to manualy/oneclick install root again.

and HONESTLY IMO the ONLY reason to update to 621 is that I have heard it has a fix if your wifi is borked. Not 100% sure on this.

SO basically once you have done everything properly, and did what i said you should be gtg to do the ota if you feel the need.
[Droid X General] RegKilla:
Why is the Droid X Bootstrap app bad?
[Droid X General] SmokinHawtVegasChic:
To make the backup...just reboot into recovery and do the "Backup and Restore"? There is no backup only option.