yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Entropy512:
No recent device uses raw NAND, and thus yaffs2 doesn't apply.

The problem is getting clean kernel and system dumps without root access - the best you'll do usually is a partial system dump that is hopefully bootable, can be root-injected, and then flashed to a device to get clean kernel dumps. With the kernel dump, you can build an insecure kernel, flash it to a second device, and get the factory image.

In the case of Player 4.2 - there is a POSSIBILITY an insecure international device kernel will boot well enough to get a clean system dump. I know Player 5.0 initramfs was identical, and the only difference between international and USA kernels was the touchkey map. So an international kernel would boot on USA devices but would have broken touchkeys.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] qzem:
Have you checked for rom on sammobile.com. If anyone can provide original firmware are those guys. You can also request it on their forum.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] baruch6132:
can u explain this a bit more? what are touch keys exactly? sorry ima noob :P but we are still cant find anything. if you could post your ideas on the thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1715461 that would be helpful thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zaclimon:
I tought of the 2nd option but I miss actually the init.rc, init.hugo.rc and init and recovery files. Someone that tried to help me said that he can't do it. Maybe alice you can make a dump of this for me so I can build an insecure kernel. (hopefully) :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kinglongc:
good nice.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alice90:
Sorry, I was offline the last 3 days.

Entropy512, thank you very much for detailed description of the available options.

I don't understand this part. Wouldn't I just rewrite the stock image when flashing the dumped one? And what is the point of flashing the dumped image without modifications? (or you just didn't write about the needed modifications, e.g. injecting the su binary there?). And should I deodex the /system/app/ and /system/framework directories before creating the new image or no modifications are needed? And if it's preferable to deodex, how do I do that in Linux? Thank you!!

Added:

Meanwhile, I've created a system.img with injected su and superuser.apk, not deodexed, here - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31345895&postcount=418
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lokeshsaini94:
1. Search google and xda...

2. Sign zip with signapk or some other signing tool...

3. Try sams firmware or extract your rom... search for how to in guide in my signature(create custom rom)

4. Search if someone have already ported it on your device or use build.clockworkmod.com
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pyrostic:
Does anyone have a top tier customer service phone number for VZW?

I just signed up and my first bill is a staggering 300$ for share everything 6GB and I didn't even go over minutes. I need to see if there is something they can do to help me.

Sure, granted my corporate discount hasn't gone into effect yet, but there has to be something they can do to help me out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DROID3R:
Call billing dept. How many lines you have? Yoy have to be insane or filthy rich to get into those share everything ropoff plans.

VERIZON GALAXY S 3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pyrostic:
2 but my wife doesn't use any data. I do so I just eat her share.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 4ktvs:
That plan is unlimited talk/text with some data. I don't know if $300 is right or not, because I would never sign up for that. But nope there is not. You can call 611 and go from there, but from what I have herd. It's a real pain to get them to fix any thing with billing. I wish at lest two times I knew about a better # for CS, but I don't.

I don't think this plan works with corporate discount's and that may be one of the issue's as well.

Edit: I looked it up and you should only be paying 160+tax+some small fees. They do bill you a one time fee for signing up as well (40-50 per line), So this bill seem's about right even if I do think it's high.

Sorry
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mark930:
Are you a first time Verizon customer? I remember when I got my first smartphone I was charged double for my data plan for the first bill and that was because they charge you a month in advance pretty much to keep their buts safe in case you decide to stop paying your bill.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Beemer533:
Keep in mind, depending on when you sign up, your first bill will have part of the month prorated...

So I have the 2 GB plan, with my SG3 and wifi jetpack, my first bill was $198.

So that broke down with 10 days prorated plus $35 to activate the SG3 (Jetpack I already had) and then the $130 or so for the monthly charge, plus taxes...

Adds up quick...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pyrostic:
You guys think I could get them to drop the activation fee or manually put in my discount for the month?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 4ktvs:
I was able to do that, so give it a shot. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JaeTea:
This.

When you switch phones they look at it as new contract/plan.

I got billed in advance and my $90 bill was about $150. :eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pyrostic:
What part and what did you say?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 4ktvs:
The 2nd part: manually put in my discount for the month

I really did not have to try that hard. But I know some one who works for them and he was able to do it. :)

You could say you were not told about the fee or some thing like that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pyrostic:
I'll give it a try
[HTC Inspire 4G] DeSaint2:
Could a dev look at this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=717874

and tell me if this would be able to be done on the inspire 4g? Im running a sense rom and need to make the system partition larger for Google now. I searched and found this but its in the G1 forums and having a hard time deciphering it all(so not a dev lol) any help would be greatly appreciated!

PS I searched in this forum using various wording of the above title and didnt come up with anything.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Hunt3r.j2:
For our phones repartitioning is done by Hboot. Flash a new hboot to repartition the phone for the base you want to use.
[HTC Inspire 4G] DeSaint2:
Not to sound dense but my search is acting up on my phone. Do you by chance have a link to a thread of hboots?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sachidanand444:
Hi,

I have just flashed CM9 on my Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) and now every thing is fine except that there is not signal. I can see the IMEI in settings so i guess that is not the problem. Is there anything else I can try out ? Please help...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boki9999:
Flash a different modem.

Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donalgodon:
Do you mean no data or no cell signal? The APN isn't installed by default, so you'll have to manually configure it to add one.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Immortalis:
No cell signal.

And double thread. This thread should be deleted.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prbassplayer:
Please do not make duplicate threads/posts. Thread locked
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myozeus:
Hey guys, I need your help.

My phone was all ok when I slept last night! (I have Purumod v3) I wake up in the morning and the phone was off. when I switched it on,it started bootlooping!(shows only samsung logo)

I tried reflashing it,but the bootlooping seems to persist EVEN when im trying to use the recovery(after the flash when I need to wipe data).If I go to recovery,just when Im about to reach the "wipe all data",it switches off and reboots. I thought its a hardware problem but there is one thing that goes against it ie., the phone does NOT show this behaviour when its in Download mode. when Im in download mode,it doesnt reboot or switch off or anything.

I tried going back to stock(a froyo rom without bootloader) but problem still remains. Tried flashing many different custom roms,still remains the same.

Any idea? Reinstalled Kies drivers and everything. :( Please help.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martialaw:
Have you tried flashing another kernel or reflashing your current one?

Since the kernel handles boot and recovery while download mode is on a lower level.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ava.tar:
Try to find something called "zero fill tar" I think Hillbeast made? its like a deep cleanser, if it is a firmware issue, this should help. flash it then flash any rom over it.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MicroGeek:
Try flashing this tar file. It's saved my phone many times and here is the file that ava.tar is talking about. For the second file, you have to extract it and you get a .tar file that you flash through odin. :good:
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myozeus:
I tried each of the things in your replies. I tried the 0kb file,did nothing,tried the zero fill followed by flashing Kyrillos Rom (froyo) still the same result(bootloop). Also flashed g3mod 2.4.1! :( this is just so annoying. Thanks so much for your help. I really hope my I could find a way.
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abhijeetsinghvsf:
Try flashing a rom with 'force upload mode' [vol up+home and power up]
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stubborn_d0nkey:
Try flashing the tar after flashing the rom, ie. flash it last
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myozeus:
Hey guys,

I tried flashing in upload mode,doesnt make a difference.nor does flashing the zero fill tar AFTER flashing the rom! :(

Im sorry if Im being annoying but I'll try any options I can get!

Thanks again
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stubborn_d0nkey:
Some more suggestions, which are not very likely (not in order of probability of success but in order of quickness), but it doesnt hurt to try

1. Try booting/ entering recivery while charging

2. Try removing sd card (and then sim card as well) then booting

3. Try flashing a stock rom (then try doing a factory reset from stock recovery)

4. If you know somebody with the same phone try using their battery and then booting.

(5. When you lose all hope try the russian/old school methdod, ie. beat it into complying to your wishes :P :P)
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidvoodoo:
boot loop causes and hw to work around

hey

boot loops are a cause of ur kernal not working properly.....,try downloading a working kernal through odin........even i had boot loop problems with g3mod kernal.......but the ultra oc kernal 1260hr kernal works fine fr me........also try clearing the dalvik cache or cache partition..,..which usually solves stability problems nd its a must after flashing a kernal.......try flashing marcellusbe 7.2 rom.....which is very much stable u can also find a bunch of kêrnals try nt using the g3 mod kernal.... if all these dosent work take ur mob to the service center they wont flash it as u rooted ur mob bt they will suggest u to get new motherboard get it done and then u can start frm the beginning .......

HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF HELPED DONT JUST SAU THANX
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wildcolor:
Some roms require a full wipe/factory reset before installing. Of course that will delete all apps including the one that I bought. Do I need to buy them again?

Also, will the 'titanium backup' backups the destop settings (i.e., the app shortcuts created on main screen)?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krion64:
Some launchers let you backup icon placements and such on the home screen. Also, as long as you use the same Google account you originally bought stuff from Google Play with on your new ROM or any other devic, you can download it again for free. Also Titanium Backup is an incredible app that will backup apps settings as well, so if you are thinking of getting it, go for the paid version, it's worth a least 4 times as much as it costs.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wildcolor:
Thanks for the reply. I bought TitaniumB already. But, if I do a full wipe, I actually also delete the Titanium app and the file it backuped, didn't I?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpjimmy:
Not if you leave the "sdcard" partition alone. You can wipe data and keep that data (which has your TB info) intact. Same goes for any backups/nandroids you performed with TWRP or CWR.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wildcolor:
It might be a stupid question, but What is TB short for? Also, the Nexus 7 only has one internal 'sdcard', by partition, did you mean that I could set many partitions like what we do under windows (i.e., C: , D: , E: ) ?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sullytrny:
TB is titanium backup but I would just use es file explorer or something similar to back up the apps to the sd card

.215 radio - SimplexROM 1.2 - Daily Driver - XT912 - Wigdetsoid - Linux Installer
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpjimmy:
You can but that's a totally different question/thread/answer. LOL What you want is to just flash a new rom after a wipe and to restore all your apps. It is ok to wipe your device, just do NOT wipe the internal SD card. That will wipe the rom you want to flash and other goodies. Another tip is to create an update.zip of your titanium backup program so that when you first flash your ROM, you can flash the update.zip right after. In Titanium backup, hit menu-"create update.zip". This will place the update.zip (titanium backup program) on your internal SDcard so you can flash it later.

Please delete the update.zip after you have your device up and running to avoid any confusions down the road. You can create the titanium backup "zip" file at any time and takes seconds to do. GL
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wildcolor:
thanks for all the reply.

I thought a full wipe would delete all user data (apps and all files) and was afraid to try to do the full wipe. Obversly, I was wrong. The wipe doesn't delete everything. :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CharliesTheMan:
Nope the rom's data partition is seperate from the sdcard partition. A regular wipe of the data, cache, dalvic cache, and system doesn't delete the storage (sdcard) partition, they're kept seperate for that reason among others.

You have to actually tell it to wipe the sdcard partition in order to wipe it. Also, note that in recovery, wiping the data and cache partition is sometimes called "factory reset". I know in TWRP recovery it is, not sure about clockwork. If you know you're in recovery, the factory reset is perfectly safe, it only wipes data and cache. It's completely seperate from similar options that are in the rom (in settings) or in the factory bootloader.

When you see us referring to "Make sure you wipe completely" it's probably confusing, but we aren't referring to the sdcard and external storage. We are just referring to what's necessary for a proper rom install, which is data, system, dalvic cache, and cache.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wildcolor:
That is exactly what I confused about. :)

Thanks a lot. Thanks meter added again for the generous reply.
[HD7 General] rubensaf:
Good morning, I made the downgrade tutorial correctly following the Ansar.

But when you install the HSPL, and now I got an error when I activate the Bootloader, I have no available USB MODE / SERIAL.

The phone is working properly. My current version is 7720.68 and the boot loader: 5.10.225.0 Is there a different solution to the Gold Card? thank you very much

I am preparing a tutorial with pictures step by step from the jailbreak downgrade to end and I was in this error.

If I can help, I promise to raise them the tutorial.

This night when Spain, I'll upload the tutorial step by step with pictures that complements this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1196183
[HD7 General] xxtsfxx:
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/htc-hd7-jtag-brick-repair/

I was in the same boat. This did the fix for me. Been flashing just fine.
[HD7 General] rubensaf:
Thanks, but I'd rather go to the Gold Card method. I have read most of the forum and have not found solution to this failure.
[HD7 General] xuninc:
What exactly did you downgrade? You tried flashing HSPL with the 5.10 bootloader. It is plastered all over these forums and is also included as a warning to not flash if you have this bootloader or higher in most of the flashing tools available...Unless I'm missing something, the guide you're referencing is how to downgrade your phone to a lower bootloader version to allow you to flash custom roms to your phone without problems... Since your bootloader version is 5.10, what exactly are you talking about when you say you "made the downgrade tutorial correctly following the Ansar" ??? If you followed the downgrade tutorial correctly then your bootloader should not show up as version 5.10...
[HD7 General] Magpir:
U flashed HSPL on 5.10 bootloader. Doing so will brick it

THe DFT tool warned u not to do it.
[HD7 General] xuninc:
Thanks for the backup.
[HD7 General] elpinta25:
Hello, you have a half brick and can fix it by the Goldcard method.

The JTAG is used when a brick is complete, ie, the display of four colors only the color red will be written as "PD 29100 SS-BC (4K)" only.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1597837

PS: Sorry for my bad English and do not forget to thank MarysFetus
[HD7 General] GameDr04:
GoldCard is incredibly simple. So much so, that I made two videos - one instructing how to make a home-made USB-Y cable and the other demonstrating the GoldCard method. I was very much afraid of doing such a thing until I was forced into it. It turns out to be significantly easier than text-based descriptions let on.

You should not fear the GoldCard (all-in-all, it cost me $11 and about an hour). What you should fear is JTAG. In every situation, JTAG is the "horror movie" of hardware mods. You get scared by unexpected things around every corner and occasionally, loud, frightening noises will grace you with their presence.

May I ask why you want to avoid GoldCard?
[HD7 General] scousemartin:
I also agree, that using the home made usb-y cable is very,very easy. I had exactly the same problem as the opening poster, i actually bought the phone with it half bricked. After making the cable and flashing a shipped rom i was then able to downgrade and am now on a Deepshining custom rom.
[HD7 General] Daniswag:
Made the y-cable yesterday and followed the procedure but still not working. Usb host mode got stuck at "loading..." :( :( :(

PLS HELP!!
[HD7 General] rammx:
Fix! without Goldcard HERE.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] RayQXX:
Here's the link to get cyanogenmod 10 bootanimation. Just rename the file to "bootanimation.zip" and replace the bootanimation.zip file at the /system/media directory.

Remember to do a backup of your current bootanimation

Download: https://dl.dropbox.com/s/n3sfhek47xph6c8/cyanogenmod10.zip?dl=1
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Rapier:
That is not the official CM 10 animation.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] yackovsky:
<facepalm> this is not cyanogen mod animation at all, it's from nexus 7...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ShankyJain:
I am using stock ROM JB 4.1.1 without rooting. Only thing i dont have factory defaults is an unlocked bootloader. Recently I started getting a short vibration on phone followed by a draft gmail to my own ID with screenshot and bug report as attachment. Is this normal? What can be causing this? Kindly help. Reflashing stock rom worked for a day but then it again started. If using bug report anyone can help me i shall attach one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
In JB you can disable USB debugging and bug reports will stop.

Its activated with power and volume at the same time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ShankyJain:
Temporary Solution

Actually I need to use Titanium Backup and so I require USB Debugging on. I'm not sure how did I activate. Which of the volume key ( + or - ) and power combination activates? And any combination that deactiavtes? Thanx for the above reply. Can work with your solution atleast till I find a resolution.
[General Topics] lowandbehold:
I am not seeing any new posts.
[General Topics] rezz93:
I noticed a few issues earlier....pages not loading and/or very slow load.
[General Topics] thewild:
Same here. Very slow most of the day.
[General Topics] scuba156:
If xda was down, then how did you create this post?
[HTC One X] enya123101:
Hi,

I recently brought a One X while on holiday 2 months ago and It worked perfectly here in the UK although now it's saying no signal. I believe this to be an issue with the IMEI and I think the guy I got it was a bit dodgy. Are there any tools to change the IMEI as I've already rooted it and re romed it twice ( ARHD and CM10 Beta) I've also got clock work mod recovery installed. Are the any methods of changing the IMEI or jsut getting rid of the no signal error. I payed £450 and I would hate to see it go down the drain as this phone seems really good so if any of you can help I will be eternaly grateful.

Regards,
[HTC One X] supendal:
That is considered as an illegal act to change your device's IMEI number. I doubt you can find any information about that here in xda developers. Not in public at least.
[HTC One X] TToivanen:
Try a factory reset.
[HTC One X] ruscik:
Changing IMEI in UK is illegal so there will be no help here about it.

To be honest phone was probably stolen, probably from UK so a decent thing to do would be to go to mobile operator, any operator or police and ask them to check it. If IMEI is reported stolen and phone was insured it is property of insurance company (they might sell it to you for good price or they might not), if it was stolen not insured last person is the owner and it is also possible they blocked wrong IMEI, happened to me 4y ago thx to o2.
[HTC One X] af974:
Thread closed, the reason was explained above.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] venom_762:
I just got my gnex 2 I just noticed a small red dot on the screen. It could be a stuck pixel, but its tiny. Would I be crazy to exchange it? My wife sure thinks so.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mach3.2:
You paid for it, it's your rights to demand a proper product.

Up to you actually, if you are anal about that pixel, exchange it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elvelozpotosino:
I'm sorry if this been all numerous times. in new to this device and can't seem to find all the info i need, i added the modified apk but can't get this to sign into my account.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] d3athsd00r:
You have to modify the build.prop.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Asbusto:
It doesn't
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Sebayxxl16:
sry for double post, happened while server lagged

Here
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Trublood_:
As far as I know it doesnt, but squadzone ROMs had auto focus...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AstroZombie1:
Done a OTA update on my SG3 (UK, vodafone) and stupidly only realised I'd lose root after it was done (checked while I was nodding off to sleep last night.)

Can I regain root on it?

cheers. :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
You cannot root a modem.

Baseband = Modem.

Can LG2 firmware be rooted = YES

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1695238

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AstroZombie1:
my bad thanks. :)
[Motorola Atrix 2] superman04p:
Can i flash SCV6 from the version of cwm that the Atrix2bootstrap boots to?

Sent from my Buttered Popcorn flavored JellyBeaned Infusion
[Motorola Atrix 2] Apex:
Yes. But if you're coming from another rom be sure to wipe data/factory reset and Dalvik cache before flashing.
[Motorola Atrix 2] superman04p:
Ok got scv6 flashed but getting a bootloop at the loading screen. Any advice would be appreciated and thanks in advance.

Sent from my Buttered Popcorn flavored JellyBeaned Infusion
[Motorola Atrix 2] superman04p:
Trying a reflash now.

Sent from my Buttered Popcorn flavored JellyBeaned Infusion
[Motorola Atrix 2] Apex:
Make sure you wipe data/factory reset and Dalvik cache in CWM and you should be good...