yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rkitect:
Temporary Fix to get your backup

I had a co-worker have this happen to her T989 that I flashed CM10 to. I was afraid that something had happened and she had unintentionally done something to brick the phone (it had been running fine for about a week prior to this). It is definitely hardware related, as you can just touch the power button and it goes into a screen wake/sleep fit of rage before finally hard resetting (presumably because it thinks the power button has been held down for 10 seconds). I was finally able to get it to stop rebooting long enough to get a TWRP backup and get them downloaded off of the phone so that she can get a replacement; and here is how I did it.

If you are getting boot cycle and it is vibrating every 3 seconds you can get it to "unstick" by putting your fingernail as far behind the power button as possibly and prying out. This will unstick it.

EDIT: I wanted to point out that I was most successful when I pried from the top or the back of the device. Sometimes when you pry it, if your finger slips it will redo the stick and will continue to reboot. So if at first you don't succeed...

Once you have done this, it is VERY sensitive. I literally had it start boot cycling one time after accidentally bumping the desk the phone was sitting on. Prying the button back allowed me to boot back up.

If you get it unstuck, be very careful about setting it down, turning it power button side up and even looking at it cross and you should be able to get it to stop rage quitting long enough to get a backup performed and even copied to your sdcard/computer.

I hope someone finds this useful.

On a side note: co-worker has purchased her phone outright and is planning on sending it back for a replacement. Should I flash it back to stock before that happens or since she owns it outright will they even care?

TIA,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Face_Melter:
Same thing happened to me awhile back and like said above, I sent it to MobileTechVideos and had my phone back within a week fixed and perfect. I have used MobileTechVideos twice now and both times they have fixed my T989 without problem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] terrywang903:
I sent the rooted phone to samsung. and get free repaired. It is amazing.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Braaank:
Hi everyone, this mourning i turn in my GT-P7510 Jelly Bean CM10 and i saw that in Play Music i dont have music but really i have it in a folder that is called media, i cant see my music with play music, apollo ni other media application, i hope your help.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Braaank:
Can anyone help me please?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gokpog:
There was a bug in the ROM Manager app. Update ROM Manager, download SDrescan from the Play Store and run it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Braaank:
Rom manager force close! Help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mrwebb:
Does not get any easier than this...

Thanks to mmmeff over Rootzwiki

VERSION 1.1 has released with the ability to relock the bootloader. ERASE the previous version before downloading.

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-ez-unlock-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blade7840:
What will be the benefits of an unlocked bootloader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] justreboot:
Installed; flawless victory :)

Waiting for the scene to explode this week...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] colton1118:
Don't get no easier than that! Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RCOVA:
It cannot be that easy. I'm calling BS lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tombepa:
Holy crap that was easy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ryanf:
sweet, unlocked :D :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jlangleyrn:
Awesome , thanks !!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] chaosxgr:
Thanks this worked instantly! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TokedUp:
Wow! wish I didnt do it yesterday lol. It gets even easier!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] desertdog:
Did it on break at work!!!

To easy:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aburgthing:
Yep needs a Staples button "wow that was easy"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] The5Venomz:
Worked for me, now I just wish I knew how this is a benefit over what we already had... I mean we had root, recovery, custom roms and kernels already.... So what does this actually do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] r1_2fast4u:
I unlocked using another method by using a windows computer. Saw this and said **** it ill try this too. It still worked. When I opened the app it said bootloader status unknown now it says unlocked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zerodown:
It's been said, but I still can't believe how much of a headache the bootloader has been and how easy the fix is... At least with this app. So awesome.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] evandena:
Installed. Clicked. Worked.

Awesome.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ChuckFarley:
Holy f***ing beast mode! Did that really just work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wrippel82:
Wow.. just wow. Thank you very much for this!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tombepa:
Forgive the noobness, but does flashing a kernel after you do this affect anything? I flashed imo's leankernel and I opened this app and it says status is unknown.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] strung:
How do I relock the bootloader? Did I need to have had backed up my original bootloader? Is it specific per device?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzizzel:
Hi,

istagram released an update today were you have a new feature called photo map.

But when I want to use it a message pops up which says that the google maps android api is needed.

Where can I get that api?

I use joyos which is based on cm7.

I already tried to fix gps but it hasnt helped.

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sot0:
Maybe install Google Maps from Market? :silly:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzizzel:
Of course i have already installed it. :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] broodplank1337:
I believe it's com.google.android.maps.jar, belongs in /system/framework
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tzizzel:
That has fixed the problem. Thanks :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] broodplank1337:
You're welcome, I discovered this when I was helping one of my rom users with an app that constantly fc'ed i used ddms and saw that it was looking for the file, which was not integrated :)

dalvik debug monitor ftw ^^
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] verdomde:
Hi, any help for me? I have the maps jar in the right folder, and the maps xml in the other folder, but I still cant install some apps, and certain apps are limited functionality- instagram is still telling me it depends on the maps api

?

Help?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] verdomde:
Supplimentary

Just fyi, I am pretty sure it was a problem with the gapps I installed, after reflashing all was resolved
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hmmy92:
Hello, i have the same problem, what can i do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jookdakang23:
Hey I Plan On Creating Touchwiz Themes But Cant Seem To Find A Guide On How To Theme It. Any Guidance Or Leads Would Be Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] yoft1:
There's two threads in the themes and apps section by master and slave that are introductory theming tutorials if that's what you're looking for. They used to be sticky but I don't think they are anymore
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Project: Awesome:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1667547&highlight=guide+to+theming

Hope this helps ;)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] StrangerWeather:
Is there an app for sliding screens between various activities when multitasking? For instance, I would like to play online chess and online scrabble at the same time. Is there something that would save me having to switch off applications, allowing a smooth transition through screen sliding?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] th3g1z:
GMD Gesture Control
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] StrangerWeather:
Thanks but unfortunately my device isn't rooted... Any more ideas?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] WzFBaby:
People want to do too much multitasking nowadays. Its messing up our society.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] MakoVince:
Root it. Problem solved :D
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] player911:
I think your talking about side by side apps like the feature on the new Note and the cornerstone projects.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] th3g1z:
You can also try LMT Launcher (search xda there is a thread with the app its not in the play store but I think you still need root)

Why not root? I mean it's all good if you don't want to just wondering if there is something preventing you from rooting. I don't know how I'd live without root lol
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Awexit76:
Isn't that what the recent apps button is for? That is exactly what I do with it...

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] StrangerWeather:
Many thanks for your replies. Sounds like rooting's the answer!:D
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] frewys:
Sounds like a great plan. You will like the ride. And the app is just great.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] player911:
I found an app caused App Launcher that I mapped to my Hold-Home button (instead of Google Now). It cost $1.99 but pops up a menu to launch favorite apps from. Google Now is mostly a waste on the N7 without wifi.

The app is hard to find in the Play Store app. I had to use the website.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.talondesigns.quicklaunch
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] StrangerWeather:
Many thanks for this! Much appreciated!

I have since then discovered SwipePad, which is even better than what I was looking for. And it's free!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitonii:
Hey, I'm new here. I have a Sony ericsson arc that is rooted and unlocked bootloader. I downloaded a room that I installed via recorvery mode. I did just like how it was done, but I think something went wrong.

I turned on my cell phone after the installation but the phone will not turn on. The only thing that shows up is the Sony Ericcson logo. The mobile phone will not charge, and when I insert the USB cable that comes up the logo. If not turned off the phone unless I take out the battery. I do not know what to do.

I think I have to flash the firmware oginale, but do not know where I can find it and I'm really not sure. Appreciate all the comments that will help me and my Xperia arc. Sorry for my bad english! :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JackJoeR:
Do you know the name of the rom?

It might be helpful to myself and other users if you tell us the name of the rom, if it was a "CM7" "CM9" or "CM10" rom, you will need to flash a different kernel for it to boot. There are also other methods of fixing it, such as flashing an ftf in flashtool, or a different rom.

First, tell us the name of the rom, and I will try to help more from there

Hope I can help! :)

- Jack
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitonii:
Actully, i tried to install this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1657848 !! :confused:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JackJoeR:
Your problem is probably your kernel, you may have tried to use an ICS ROM with a GingerBread Kernel

Do a search on "ArcKnight Kernel" I recommend it :)

I'll help you some more when I get on my computer tomorrow if you need it

-Jack
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitonii:
Thanks, I will do a search! I will need your help, just leave a reply tomorrow when you hit your computer!

Thanks again, I appreciate it!!!!! :D

-Bitonii
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitonii:
I tried searching the ArcKnight Kernel but can not find where my problem can be solved by ArcKnight Kernel .. + I will not do anything stupid, because I'm not too familiar with rooms, kernel, etc..

I would rather wait for a response from you in the morning, and still looking for solution .. :confused:

Thanks.

-Bitonii
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kupuku:
HI,

You have to flash the Arcknight or stock(ICS 4.0.4) kernel first using flashtool (trhough fastboot==>install kernel), after that you can install your chosed Room like that one in your post, because you may made mistake installing the Room with a wrong Kernel, it's happened to most of pepeole, like me
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JackJoeR:
How to flash a kernel

What kupuku says is correct :)

HOW TO FLASH A KERNEL

STEP 1 - Picking a kernel:

Download the kernel you want to use, as I said, I recommend "ArcKnight" you can download this here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24807655&postcount=2

The files you need to get are

and

STEP 2 - A program that will help:

I find the easiest way to flash a new kernel is to use this program called QuikIMG

Which you can download here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23714241&postcount=1

STEP 3 - How to setup QuikIMG:

So you have the file "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_OC.img"

and you have "QuikIMG"

EXTRACTED

1)Go to the folder where you extracted QuikIMG to and open the folder called "images":

2) Drag the file "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_OC.img" into the folder called images - so it looks like this:

3) Go back to the QuikIMG folder and open up QuikIMG and select "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_OC.img"

4) You will then need to connect your phone in "Fastboot mode"

To do this you need to:

1) Connect your usb to the computer but

NOT

the phone

2) Turn your phone off

3) Hold down the menu button (the one on the right at the bottom)

4) Connect your usb cable to the phone

5) There should be a blue light on the side of your phone, this is when you know it is connected and QuikIMG should look like this:

5) If QuikIMG says "Connected" all that is left to do is to press "Flash" and then remove the cable and turn your phone on

EXTRA:

If your WiFi does not work when you turn your phone on, you will need to flash the zip file "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_Test_Version_Modules.zip"

You do this by putting the "ArcKnight_RC3.5.1_Test_Version_Modules.zip" on your SD card and using recovery to flash it

Hope this helps somehow! :) any other questions on anything, let me know!

- Jack
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitonii:
Good evening!

I did like you said, but but the flashing failed because it says that my phone is not rooted! :(

Im pretty sure that my phone was rooted, i used Titanium backup, superuser.. I could use apps which requied rooted phone! :eek:

Thanks for any kind of solusion! :)

-Bitonii
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JackJoeR:
Did QuikIMG display your phone as "Connected" ?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitonii:
Yes, it says that its connected! Shold the partition of flash be on ''boot''? becase it is on boot.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JackJoeR:
Yes it should be on boot, don't ever change that :)

Are you sure your bootloader is unlocked?

What does QuikIMG say, can you copy and paste the text?

Also try different usb ports and restarting your computer
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitonii:
Im not sure if my phone is unlocked bootloader, but i THINK it is..

QuickIMG says:

Flashing, please wait...

sending 'boot' (5606 KB)...

FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)

finished. total time: 0.001s

Done. Please check log for errors.

I dont have any other USB ports, but i will try to restart my computer.. It has been on in like over 24 hours xD

I tried flashing after restaring my computer, but didn't make any changes.. same problem
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JackJoeR:
That is an error that occurs from not having an unlocked bootloader :)

If you want to unlock your bootloader then there are a few ways you can do it

I personally used these instructions

unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions

But there are other ways to, but it is your decision on if you unlock it and how you unlock it :)

I personally recommend you do unlock it however to get full access to all ROMs for the Arc S
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitonii:
ahaa, but how can i use this method (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions) to unlock bootloader when i even cant turn my phone on.. There must be another ways.

-Bitonii
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bitonii:
Finally made it

yes! I managed to fix the problem in the end! I downloaded the original firmware to Xperia arc (LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.ftf) and flashed it using the program flash tool 9 The phone is now my life again, and that's all I care about!

Of course, I lost all my apps, contact and everything but the phone will survive and that is what I care most about!

I appreciate all the answers that have come to help me, and I hope people who have the same problem with help from this post.

A big thanks to Jack who has used his time to help me and others who are in the same situation I was in. Thank you, everyone! :D

-Bitonii
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JackJoeR:
That was the final thing I was gonna try haha, glad you got it working :) and it's not a bother, glad I could offer some help :)

-Jack
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khaled said:
same prob here My Xperia Arc wont boot up, need help!!!!

QuikIMG display your phone as "Connected"

and my phone start up with the arcKnight logo and then nothing happend just the logo
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hotbaggy:
no
[KIN One and Two General] cadogan32:
I was searching up different Nvidia 2600 equipment on google when i found this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/nvidia-APX-2600-Tegra-Development-Platform-NEW-/150615995959

Any idea if this would be useful in getting android on the kin?My hope would be that this has a android rom installed on it and could be pulled off for development for the kin somehow.I know it matches the hardware as far as the chipset goes.
[KIN One and Two General] anonymousdeinonychus:
I really, really wish they weren't so expensive. I messaged the seller to ask if he knows if it could be used to develop code for the Kin phones. We'll see.

---------- Post added at 01:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:32 PM ----------

I got a reply already from the seller, but they don't have an answer. They told me to contact Nvidia and ask them. Here's the number if anyone wants to give it a try - (408) 486-2000
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thelonerangers:
I was gonna do this with the htc view, but now I wanna do this with the nexus since I can get newer android os and what not. Any ideas on cases I could use to mount this in the radio location. I was gonna use the otterbox with the view.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] regalpimpin:
I'm going to use a padholdr with magnets attached to it.

Then either steel or magnets behind the dash piece.

I should start getting all the parts tomorrow so I'll be posting pictures.

Essentially slide nexus into padholdr, stick whole assembly to dash via magic and bam. I've already got a Bluetooth setup in the car so it will all be wireless.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CasualStarlord:
google > nexus 7 car mount > top result > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmbh7eAYL8k
[HTC Rezound] a.mcdear:
Anybody else having their phone restart randomly while using Maps after todays update to version 6.10??

I specifically get a hard restart about 10 seconds or so after trying to use Latitude, and occasionally (randomly) while using My Places or Local or the Location Settings menu.
[HTC Rezound] ijustwantmydock:
So it wasn't just me? Yeah I haven't had a hard reset ever on a sense 3.x Rom but it happened to me today
[HTC Rezound] flipclean:
Same problem for me
[HTC Rezound] blestsol:
Same here. Had to restore a previous one with tbu
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Doesn't have any problems on my nexus.

I know this is the Rezound forum but I figured I'd throw that in ;)
[HTC Rezound] lancasterv3:
my wife's phone completely stock no root did that today. I am at a loss to help her she cant do much without root "wont let me root it she thinks its the devil". She was able to wipe data from maps and restart but it still continues to hard reset.
[HTC Rezound] shrike1978:
As a point of data, is anyone on AOSP having any problems? So far, I haven't had any on CM9.
[HTC Rezound] csong95:
If you need a root stock rom ill make it just give me 30 min
[HTC Rezound] a.mcdear:
No problems whatsoever on EOS3 Jelly Bean (which is AOSP), nor on my Motoactv running Gingerbread with some motoblur bits (not AOSP).
[HTC Rezound] lancasterv3:
update--Un installed the update reinstalled the update my wife's phone has stopped rebooting. It wasn't all bad she let me root, s-off now she is on venom and loves it plus she has a nandroid now ha who would have thought? google how you work in mysterious ways :D
[HTC Rezound] murphycr:
I've had problems as well, running Adrenaline 2.0 on the latest RUU. Anytime I try to use Navigation, I have about 10 seconds before (based on the speed) a hot reboot occurs.
[HTC Rezound] irus:
I also tried uninstalling and reinstalling on stock root rom and it still reboots :/
[HTC Rezound] SynisterWolf:
i asked this in a thread that is in general but ill ask it here.

can someone send me a logcat of reboot? i ran my map all day yesterday and no problems. even used navigation.

thnx
[HTC Rezound] af974:
This thread is in the wrong section, i'm going to close it, please use this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1837316
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kumczak:
Hello!

I'm trying to make an ext3 partition (300mb) and swap partition (128mb) on a 16gb SanDisc mircoSD.

The problem is that when i put a microSD into my computer, the miniTool shows i have 44mb FAT partition and 14gb unallocated space. My phone (and computer when microSD is in the phone) sees full 14GB SDcard.

So, when i partition the card by following this guide: http://xdaforums.com/wiki/SD_card_partitioning , and after i click Apply, computer sees only 44mb on my SD card. when i unplug the card and plug in again, my computer one time sees 44mb, another 14gb. MiniTool shows i have 44mb FAT and 14gb unallocated space again.

I tried to make only FAT32 partition, but my card still has only 44mb FAT and 14gb unallocated.

Does anyone knows what is wrong with the card or what do i do wrong? Please help me :)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qzxi:
try format using CWM

then partition using CWM too

thats simpler than minitool

but u cant custom the size

only 64 128 256 etc
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ScatteredHell:
Use MiniTool Partition - Home Edition
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CtrlAltDelIrl:
If your computer is running windows this is normal..

If you were running a superior OS like linux you would not have this issue..

Windows cannot read or write to superior file systems like ext3 & ext4..

It won't even see the swap partition either..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kumczak:
Hmm, im using Windows 7 and MiniTool Partition - Home Edition. In the guide (http://xdaforums.com/wiki/SD_card_partitioning), as i can see, the operating system is Windows 7, so i don't think it's system problem.

Maybe i'll try to do this from another PC.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Luminose:
My Gallery app is not updating when I add new pictures. I have done a hard reboot, deleted the cache, and fixed the permissions. This is on a rooted stock rom. I have downloaded QuickPic wich works fine but I wanted to fixed the Gallery app.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] justin860:
Do a full wipe and reflash your ROM
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] boogyman12:
Try clearing app data for the gallery and rebooting the phone.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dc.wash95:
My friend has a tf300t and I've already rooted it and I have had aokp installed for a while and he said he's ready for a change. So I told him I would change roms for him but my issue is I don't know how to get back to cwm... I own an e4gt and it was a very different so I'm reaching out for help. If someone could give me a step by step I'd greatly appreciate it!

Currently Running:

AOKP build 39 4.0.4