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[Motorola Atrix 2] florpor:
Figured the original thread was too polluted so no one would even see if i post there..

so is anyone still working on this?

i just got into this mess, and from what i saw most of what was tried here was listening on the motorola servers with cheesecake and praying for a lucky unlocked bootloader.

has anyone got any further into the problem?

what i saw is that with the ics leak there was a complete bootloader replacement (unlike some patches here and there with gb versions), and there are 2 interesting files - mbmloader_hs.bin and mbmloader_ns.bin. looking at the updater script you can see only one of them gets flashed during update, decided by reading the value from /proc/omap_dev_type (or something similar, saw it yesterday) which is given by a kernel module.

i found a long discussion on some droid 3 forums (not on xda) where they speculated that ns = not secure, and indeed the hs version is the one that gets flashed on consumer phones (didn't find proof that ns really means not secure tho). they tried and gave up in the end, but had some interesting ideas, primarily hijacking the value returned from the module and trying to flash the ns mbmloader. this seems to be a job for a simple linux rootkit which would hijack the proc_read function for that file, but i guess that this whole update is done in recovery mode so it would be harder to do..

btw, when a motorola update is initiated, is there a special recovery image that comes with it which gets booted or does it boot to normal recovery? if normal's the case the rootkit might be an option...

anyways, there is also the fact that this device is powered by an omap 4430 board, which is some very open hardware. has anyone tried to check its boot device priority? maybe try to boot from usb (might take a special grounded-id-wire usb cable according to someplace)?

if usb boot can be achieved then this whole thing might be way easier...

(after this long post, i must confess that i don't even own an atrix 2, i just found this an interesting problem and thought i'd check whats up with it and maybe manage to give a hand)
[Motorola Atrix 2] dicksteele:
Pop over to the general forum, there's threads there.

Posting in dev forum generates mobs carrying pitchforks and torches.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Drgravy:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1840550
[Motorola Atrix 2] florpor:
Seems that posting in the general forum about bootloader-unlock is really asking for pages and pages of "what exactly does that mean" and "good luck". (aka the thread posted in the link just below your post)

not that it's bad, i'm just looking for some developers insight into what was actually tried with this device.
[Motorola Atrix 2] prbassplayer:
Thread locked. For one wrong section and second it seems clear people are trying to unlock it.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] ichefae85:
Is there anyway to return the phone to unrooted stock (atleast I think I am rooted I'm running a custom rom but nothing is detecting root so I don't know) without a computer?
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] jerrycoffman45:
download the ruu for your phone they are by carrier cingular for att bell for bell etc ect. relock your bootloader and run the ruu

oops sorry just saw the with out computer

---------- Post added at 04:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:12 PM ----------

go here in the secound post there is a option that might work

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1416836
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] ichefae85:
Thank you worked like a charm. The person I got the phone from rooted it but then did something and I don't have a computer bit needed to take it back to stock. Thank you again
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dglaboi:
I recenly tried restoring a froyo backup through CWM recovery and it resulted in this. It stays stuck in the I9000 logo screen and won't go any further. I've read that the bootloader might be corrupted and the only way is to flash a stock firmware and then reflashing whatever firmware I wanted to install....

Is this correct?

I AM able to go in either download mode AND recovery mode (v2.5.1.0) but no matter which firmware I want to flash ends up in "getprop" errors (Status 7)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
use a recovery /rescue kit from My android collections link below, to get back booting also look at Quick solutions for insight
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dglaboi:
Ok I'll try them out and post back. thanx
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dglaboi:
Oh man....tried whole morning. Got some progress, it now boots (and bootloop) into the Galaxy boot animation whereas before it just got stock at the first I9000 screen. I already tried flashing a stock rom (XXJW4) but after reboot it gives me these errors:

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update:

I managed to flash a rooted kernel and from CWM recovery I flashed a CM9 rom that I had on the sdcard.....

it flashed successfully and now I'm running CM9 stable version.

I should install gapps right to be able to use gmail app, market and other google apps??
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MikeCriggs:
Getting a new AT&T phone on Tuesday and can't seem to pick between the Galaxy Note or the Galaxy S3. I know the specs for each and will be replacing the stock firmware with AOSP, so I'm pretty indifferent about stock software features. Tell me about your experiences with these phones and what you would recommend.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] JB calhoun:
I have both while i love the notes screen size my s3 is smokin fast!! But the s3 seems a little small after having the note for months...they r both great phones the s pen is nice on the g note it all comes down to what ur looking for u cant go wrong either way!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhomiec:
can you wait until August 29?

Samsung will be * supposedly* announcing the Galaxy Note 2.

but if you can't wait. go with the S3. the Galaxy Note is almost a year old (but not for the US).
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MikeCriggs:
Thanks guys. If the Note 2 is announced soon, I'll still have 15 days to return my old one :).
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ReggieSmith:
Just because they announce the Note 2 doesn't mean we will see it stateside for months.

I have both phones. Love them both but the SGSIII edges it out. I will probably make make the Note my phone for work to give a little more screen to read exchange mail, etc. on.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MagicMan3:
That's tough. I have both, the S3 is faster and the screen is crisper. But having that much realestate on the Note is so nice!

The S3 seems so tiny. lol
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] djkinetic:
I honestly never understood the market for the Galaxy Note, I know everyone has different tastes and needs, yes it has a 5.3 inch screen and S-Pen, but seriously if screen size is such a major factor you might as well hold up a nexus 7 to your head..Least thats how I feel, the 4.8 on the S III i think is really pushing the limits when it comes to phones, beyond 5 I feel it might as well be a tablet...so personally I'd say the S III if you find that you like the note then wait for the Note 2 to come stateside.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Phoneguy589:
The Note was a great phone but a tad bulky to be comfortable. I thought it was great at first but started missing the size of my skyrocket. There will be tons of accessories and development for the S3 as well.

Sent from my i747 running CM10
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhomiec:
i would still suggest to wait until August 29 to see what the Galaxy Note 2 will offer.

if it has the potential to offer a lot, i would get that phone. but if not, get the S3.

and there's also the re-stocking fee to keep in mind with if you decide to get a phone right away, then return it for a different device.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MikeCriggs:
I'll be getting Gnote for now. Thank you everyone for you input.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MikeCriggs:
Getting a new AT&T phone on Tuesday and can't seem to pick between the Galaxy Note or the Galaxy S3. I know the specs for each and will be replacing the stock firmware with AOSP, so I'm pretty indifferent about stock software features. Tell me about your experiences with these phones and what you would recommend.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LittleRedDot:
Have you played with both phones in the store. All things considered i would get the not because you can't do anything on an S3 that can't be done from your note, but there are a lot of things the not can do that the S3 can't
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MikeCriggs:
I've played with a bunch of GS3s, never got to play with a GNote. I've always loved the look and specs of them, though. I hear the GNote 2 is going to be announced soon, so I might just hold out for that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cjsspape:
I'm actually getting the gs3 in addition to the note I already have! My wife will take one and I will take one. Havent decided which but with Google sync I think we will switch back and forth because they're both great devices. I don't use the touchwiz spen apps at all Cuz I'm on aokp and will be on the gs3 so aside from the slight screen difference I really dunno what the diff would be
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MikeCriggs:
Gotta love the Unicorn Swag
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Lboog:
GNOTE

I am a iPHONE lover... NEVER thought I would be saying this but I just got the Note 2 weeks ago and I'm loving this more than my iPhone...the Rom i'm using is AOKP JellyBean, I'M LOVING IT!!! Go for the NOTE...oh...i couldn't go 5.5 screen...5.3 is perfect:o
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jietzer:
:silly: funny that every time a new size comes out we like its perfect. I can remember when 4 inches was the hotspot and 4.5 was too big, then 4.5 was perfect and 4 was too small. now 5.3 vs 5.5 lol. One thing everyone can agree on tho is iphone 3.whatever is way too SMALL.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LittleRedDot:
I don't know how people get around playing with that tiny iphone, it's like tryng to eat a meal with a kid's toy tea set.

OP go with the note and we'll help you root it, overclock it, and flash a smooth as silk rom... You'll be saying SG... what?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Sam3gX:
Me too lol I made 4 people switch from a 4S to the Note and won't go back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MikeCriggs:
I've decided on the Note. I'm going to compile a custom ROM from AOKP source tonight. Can't wait to play with it!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] LittleRedDot:
Good for you! And welcome to the forums!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MikeCriggs:
Thanks dude!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] john.2011:
one you used the note .. never go back to any phones

one you used the note .. never go back to any phones:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Clark Joseph Kent:
Click my sig PIC go to the GNote super page.

Welcome to the GNote community.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SKyRocKeting727:
Right on!!!:cool:

-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke

NOTE user:

"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".

Woman:

:eek:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] liljoka166:
Im with you on that one. I hated android and i always had some type of iphone got the note it blows the iphone out of the water..
[General Questions and Answers] bindasboy:
Hi Guys,

I want to apply this mod to my phone Micromax A50: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1702828

but before that i have few questions like:

Will the dual sim function keep working on it and will i be able to see two different signals for both the simes on the status bar.

i am new to installing ROMs.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] prithvee:
what do u mean??????? please specify

i have mmx a50 with jetmod 3.0
[General Questions and Answers] bindasboy:
I want to know if this mod will affect the dual sim functionality in any way, will i still be able to use it like i am using it now with my stock ROM.

also some people mentioned some errors on bluetooth sharing etc etc.. is that giving you any issue. please clearify everything because you are already using it you would know better...

if possible please upoload some screenshots here.. i will be thankful...
[General Questions and Answers] drstocky:
No this won't affect on dual sim functionality.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayguruson:
Dear folks,

I have a trusty Dell Streak 5, which I appreciate much, buuuuuut..... I keep getting this error message when trying to load a DSLR controller: "Your Android device is not compatible with Android's USB host API. A newer firmware for your device MAY fix the problem"....

I am currently running Longhorn 2.91 (Android version 2.3.7), Kernal version 2.6.35.14-DSC-Team_Phoenix n0p@ubuild #346, Baseband Version GAUSB1A136000-US.

Are there any fixes for this issue, do I need to change the ROM or what other options have I?

Also, on a side note request, is there a way to change the LCD resolution, everything is a bit too small and unreadable?

Thanks very much!

~J:cyclops:
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheManii:
What's the exact app? If it's doing what I think it's doing, you need to be using Android 3.0 or newer.

If it's using the android usb accessory api, that was introduced in either 3.0 or 3.1, 2.x predates it.

If it's actually trying to become a usb host, it's supported in hardware but it's not terribly reliable in all our current roms.

As for the font sizes, you'll want to read up on ro.sf.lcd_density, the S5 uses 160 while most devices use 240.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayguruson:
Trying to figure this suckah out! :)

Hello TheManii,

The exact app is this one: DSLR Controller (BETA) 0.94.1 (I cannot, as of yet, post the link).....

Is there a DLSR app that I can use for this ROM pkg? So frustrating indeed!! Or perhaps a workaround?

Is there an app or an add-on for S5 for the LCD?

Thanks much!

~J:highfive:
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abauer:
is is easy, install the DSC Rom , there you will have a configuration tool called DSConfig, the LCD settings are there too.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheManii:
DSLR Controller (BETA) - Play Market seems to require your device either support usb hosting or usb accessory mode.

I dont know if DSC supports hosting, as I dont use dsc. But like previously stated usb accessory is for android 3.x and newer.

You might be able to get assitance from n0p to get it supported if you're simply using hosting, though dont expect any type of quick fix, it may take a fair amount of work if it works at all.

You could try using AOSP/ICS as it's new enough to 'support' usb accessory mode, though weither or not our rom+kernel has it working is an entirely different story.

tl;dr: the S5 is a bad canidate for this as it has very weak usb support for connecting other devices. If you plan on using DSLR controller heavily you're definitely better off with a different device.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abauer:
yes, DSC supports usb hosting fully.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aaryana:
Use a sixaxis pairing tool............

And connect a ps3 controller

Its good...... Works fine for me......

All it needs is a root.....(which u shoul have)..:thumbup:;):)
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayguruson:
The saga continues?! :)

Thanks for the various replies. I am trying to figure out the best most updated ROM to do this, to use this DELL Streak 5 as a DSLR external monitor. I am currently using Longhorn 2.91 but that, apparently, does not offer the support that I seek. It also goes and stays in landscape mode during calls which I cannot seem to change... Dang ROMS never all perfect... Hahaha!! I may have to just suck it up and get another gadget but I like the idea of having one gadget that does it all, ya know? I cannot stand having a ton of stuff! :p If you good folks have suggestions regarding the most stable, up-to-date ROM that offers USB controller options, that would be superb!!

Thanks much and have a great weekend!
[Vibrant General] Woody:
Always a pleasure. Good luck and please stop in from time to time to say hey.
[Vibrant General] DinoSoup:
I'm leaving as well. Got myself a galaxy s 2. Gonna miss this old thread. She served me well. :)

Sent from my SGH-T989
[Vibrant General] Sincitybronze:
Wow, that is a great deal. I just called tmobile and asked for their loyalty department and was told they are no longer offering a loyalty upgrade service as of the 18th? How can that be?
[Vibrant General] Rayn1328:
When prompted just udder the word cancel!!!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sartheris:
Is there a way to know if my phone's touchscreen have been recalibrated? You know, because of that problem with the overheating.

I am asking because I think the display isnt sensitive enough, often happens when I slide the menus to accidentaly press something, or when scrolling through the phone book to press something again...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bingo6104:
Been running stock rooted ics for a while and decided to try out a rom. I decided to try simplex rom. Well i decided to go back to my backup using safestrap. Well i booted in safestrap wiped and applied the back up. Now on reboot it goes to the M logo then screen goes black? What did i do wrong and what to fix it? I am downloading some things but not sure what i need to do?

thanks
[Motorola Droid RAZR] pedrotorresfilho:
Hi

Try to wipe cache/dalvik. If it don't boot. I think you'll need to flash a stock rom.

What's your razr ? verizon, att, latam...

Cheers
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bingo6104:
Sorry, i meant to include vzw. Safestrap recovery dont even show up now on boot? So i dont know how to flash the stock rom?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] pedrotorresfilho:
Try this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1840296

You have a XT912 Razr.

Cheers
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bingo6104:
Thanks, downloading the firmware. But how do i use it? Load it RSD in ap mode??
[Motorola Droid RAZR] HSD-Pilot:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23453478

I guess the title should be changed into "How to flash with RSD" or something like that.

I have taken Screens for an step by step Guide, but not sure if we need an second one. I guess not ;)

Sent from my CustomiZed XT910
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bingo6104:
Thank you so much guys for the links and your patients! Once it downloads i will follow the helpful guide. I hate that my back up didnt work :/
[Motorola Droid RAZR] HSD-Pilot:
That's not my Guide, but it's realy helpful for people that not confirmed with RSD.

So hit the Thanks Button in the linked Thread :thumbup:

BTW: An Factory Reset before RSD is never wrong, just to be clean and save.

Sent from my CustomiZed XT910
[Motorola Droid RAZR] pedrotorresfilho:
The above guide is also in the link Ive provided.

Cheers
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bingo6104:
any idea why my back up didnt work? would it be due to the bootloader change from the simplex rom? If that is the case ,do you think i can try the back again?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sam-san:
Hello all, got a I9300 recently, and I couldn't help noticing how narrow the viewing angle is. Screen gets a tint (purple) as soon as I tilt it a little bit. Almost looks like the gorilla glass is at fault here. I dont know, is this common?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] punitvthakkar:
I am pretty sure your screenguard is at fault here.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1ket:
The viewing angle is virtually 180 on mine
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ticalo:
Pefect viewing angle here. Maybe it's your screenguard.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amino2k:
Viewing angle is fine over here. It's either your phone that's fked up or screen protector as some have mentioned already.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] delsus:
Viewing angle is fine here, nice 180 degrees.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sam-san:
Thanks for the response. I'm not using a screen protector. screen is naked. it's sort of like the problem described here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1752847
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntonLiv92:
The viewing angles are one of the main disadvantages of the Super AMOLED screen...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sam-san:
Yea, I came from a Samsung Vibrant, so maybe I'm just not used to it. It's not like a SUPER bad tint. Just a slight reflective glare. So it's pretty much normal for the Super AMOLED to act like this then?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] stelios97:
I made a blog on google blogger for x10 mini and x10 mini pro! There you can find roms, kernels, apps, themes, tutorials, Q&A's all organized in one place to be easy for users to choose a rom,theme,apps... and find answers for their questions! There you will also find tutorials for unlocking bootloader, root, custom kernel, flash roms, made your own rom from source code, port roms form other devices and etc...!

At the time the blog has only roms and kernels for x10 mini! But soon i will add for x10 mini pro too! Only roms and kernels are available at the time but very soon other things will be available too!

Here is the link for the blog:

http://x10miniandpro.blogspot.com
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] hmaxos:
Thank you for the links, but the first one (linky) caused my AV to give a virus warning and deleted a temp file on my PC! The second link is OK. I like the new "dynamic" layout of blogger.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SmG67:
My Anti-Virus also gave a warning and cleaned my system on accessing the first link (Microsoft Security Essentials).
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] stelios97:
yeah antivirus gives notification and make a clean but the link works! It's not a virus!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joeym11:
I have galaxy sii GT-I9100 and I want to revert back to stock so i can cleanly install the new RR rom. Any help would be awesome. I was quite knowledgable with my old samsung infuse 4g, but this phone is a lot more complex than that one so please simple terms if possible:P
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HANDSY:
If you go to samfirmware download your desired rom then flash it in odin via the PDA section. This will return your phone to stock, but you will loose root. All the best.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rakesh595160:
If want to flash Reccuriton remix rom on ur s2 just root ur cell first than just install it from CMW there is no need to go complete stock for that...but if u r totally new to this after rooting make a BACKUP OF EFS first than start playing with roms.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manoranjan2050:
Just flash stock firmware...... Download from sammobile.com samsung-update ....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joeym11:
Is http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ the website you were talking about? Thank you, I could probably figure out how to root again, and unlock if I loose it.

I think that is it, but I can't find my firmware

I am rooted and I prefer to go to stock all the time because it gives me a fresh start and now bs files that I don't need, however is that EFS backup in CWM?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HANDSY:
If you want a fresh start just format system whilst performing your wipes. Only do this with a safe kernel as anything based on stock 4.0.4 will brick your phone. When I ever change ROMs I just run wipes and format system then flash my chosen rom. That is the correct site and you can flash any rom for your phone regardless of region. EFS back up is a separate tool which you download on to your pc which then backs up the EFS folder. There are other apps that do this too. I use them all, can never have too many copies of it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joeym11:
So if I just do all the wipes, it should be all good? There is a lot of files that I don't want if they don't belong to my rom, should I delete some or what should I do? The basic thing I am trying to do is only have files from apps that I have and ones that the rom needs.