yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevierayvaughan:
Just checked phone now and out of nowhere these showed up on my home screen. They are not in the applications list, I'm wondering what the heck is going on :eek:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kickasskev:
probably some type of spam from a previous app you have installed
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevierayvaughan:
Yeah I had installed AirDroid last night and that's what was doing it apparently, I just installed Airpush Detector to wipe that crap off, hopefully it's gone now and will stay that way. Damn sneaky mofos.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bala_gamer:
install ad network detector .. will be handy to detect ads in the future
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Charl96:
If you messed up your ROM by installing wrong kernel, not wiping data, doing stuff in the wrong order etc, and your ROM doesn't start and you don't know how to fix it...

Follow these instructions to return to:

1. Stock Gingerbread

2. Stock ICS

3. Stock ICS + root

1. Choose appropriate FTF file and download:

ONLY LT15i

.62 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/lpdhtmqi/LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.ftf

.42 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg

ONLY LT15a

.62 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/f58llc72

ONLY LT18i

.62 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/gsfx4w60

2. Download and install flashtool https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool/zipball/master

3. In settings on phone, allow unknown sources, turn on usb debugging. (if you can't start your phone, ignore.)

4. Turn off phone.

5. Connect usb cable to phone, hold back key while plugging the USB to the pc. LED is now GREEN

6. Open flashtool, drag the downloaded FTF file to the flashtool window. Press ok.

7. You may need to reconnect the phone the same way as before.

8. The stock GB is now flashing. Gingerbread 2.3.4 INSTALLED

From here the phone is fixed and you can do whatever you want.

ICS:

9. Connect the phone to the computer and install ics 4.0.3 via pc companion/sony update service.

ROOT:

10. Download rootkit: http://bit.ly/ert_xperia_2011_ics_1

11. Extract files anywhere.

12. Again make sure unknown sources are allowed, turn on usb debugging.

13. Run runme.bat

Phone is now rooted.

I can not guarantee that this will work for you/your device however I am quite confident that if you follow the instructions carefully you will succeed.

Please press THANKS if I helped.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrModMan:
Not helpful with people for ICS, why would you do this when there are so many threads like this?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Charl96:
This can be helpful for anyone whose ROM isn't working. It is directed to noobs who accidentally ruins their custom ROM so they can start over. Also the reason why I'm doing this is because I searched the forums and I could not find a guide that was simple for noobs to understand, which would always work no matter what you did wrong. I've used this method so many times and it has saved me countless times. I thought the least I could do was to share.

I hope I answered your questions.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Why why why do People use uploaded.to links, and feel the need to rehost files to it. Just link directly to the flashtool and use mediafire for anything else.

Sent from my CM9'd Arc
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Charl96:
I collected links from different guides/threads on youtube and xda and assembled them into this full guide. I did not bother to re-upload the files because I did not find it necessary though I agree, mediafire is really good. I will change flashtool link.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zietbukuel:
Thanks for taking the time to make this guide, sadly when I was a real noob I couldn't find any guide like this...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thepetman:
Great guide, got my phone back up and running :good:

Sent from my LT18i
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bruce16878:
quite handy for those who tried jelly and got stucked.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadman3000:
Unverified fast download for stock GB ROM.

http://minus.com/lbq1F5p8H17EA0
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NilayS:
Thanks phone starts now.. Cant update to ICS but.

Thanks a lot.. This worked of LT15i.. My phone is up and running on GB 2.3.4 but it doesn't get updated to ICS thru Sony update service/pc companion. I tried it 2-3times & it give the same error. "The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated" See attached Screenshot.

How to upgrade to ICS now ? Any other way ?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
The same way you flashed GB, except use ICS ftf's and root methods.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NilayS:
Thanks.. searching the development thread for stock ics ftfs.. BTW do you have any working ICS ftf links ?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
See my Arc guide, or Google or general browsing of the forum will help with your search.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tangosierra_:
If you bootloader is unlocked NEVER accept updates OTA unless you want to brick your phone!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xda_hawk:
cannot update :(

After following the link, my phone is on stock GB 2.3.4 so obviously i connected my device to pc to get official 4.0 update via sony PC companion and after it downloads the software and tries to install it into my phone it says "your device contains modified software which cannot be updated" please help !!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] junaidtahir:
Not helping me

I have same problem with my ARC S, but by following the instructions flashtool stuck at device connected in flash mode and goes no where and my device turn off automatically.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tangosierra_:
Connect your device only when prompted to by flashtool.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] junaidtahir:
Thanks for reply but

Thanks for reply but i have followed all instruction by flashtool and i had connected device when flashtool told me to do so but in vain. can you help me?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Charl96:
I understand this reply is far too late but for people in the future:

You cannot upgrade to ICS when your bootloader is unlocked. You can easily lock it again using this small FTF file. When the upgrade with PC companion is complete, you can continiue modifying your phone with custom ROMs etc.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Charl96:
It is very hard for me to know what is causing this problem. Some minor modifications to the flashing procedure can potentially fix it. Try doing it like this: Open FlashTool, drag the FTF-file and drop it in the dialog box. Press ok and wait for the instructions to pop up. When they do, connect the USB-cable FIRST to the phone and after that hold back key while plugging it to the computer. If the battery of the phone is too low I think it can cause problems, try to charge your battery (if possible) and try again. Also make sure to flash the appropriate FTF-file, accordning to your model.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] sasa408:
Joystick by Brick. Anyone tried this?

http://hypenotice.com/design/brick-joystick-for-smartphone-gaming-by-grayhaus/30/
[HTC EVO 3D] E-ducation:
Hello.

When I leave my phone in sleep mode (screen locked and light off) and try to wake with On/Off button, sometimes I get a black screen with a faintly image. The touchscreen works and all the buttons, and if you click 2 times On/Off button - the image appears all ok. I tried to flash another stock ROM - all the same. Then I`ve unlocked the bootloader, rooted the phone and even did the S-off with wire trick (1.53 Hboot). Then I`ve tried 3-4 custom ROMs with 6-7 different kernels, from stock to custom, but all the same. Yes, I`ve updated the firmware file, also, but with no difference.

Well, I see that this problem is not so usual, but I couldn`t find any real solution. Did anyone have this kind of problem and solved it? Since I got this phone from another country - official warranty is out of the question, I need a DIY solution.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

THX in advance!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] flashallthetime:
I would have to say it looks like the light for your screen is dying, I had my screen replaced once, my screen would flicker from very dark to very bright
[HTC EVO 3D] E-ducation:
hmmmm, but when I get the OK image - it doesn`t flicker or go from dark to bright, it only has trouble to "wake up from sleep mode". even when i relock the screen quickly and don`t leave it unused for 2-3 minutes, the screen works OK every time....it looks like a software problem, but still I didn`t manage to fix it with all the ROMs/kernels/firmwares I`ve flashed....
[HTC EVO 3D] sonza:
Thinking about how to troubleshoot if hardware or software. When in sleep mode, instead of using the power button, I would have the phone plugged into a computer and use the " adb reboot " command to reboot the phone without touching the phone a few times and see if it lights up correctly. The first thing you should see is the boot screen, and if it works every time, then you do have an issue with your firmware. If you don't see that boot screen first every time, then as much as it sucks, I would guess there is a hardware issue.

Good luck, but this is the easiest way I know of to help determine what the issue likely is.

Minor update here, the first thing (at least on mine) that I see is the lock screen for just a quick second or two, then it quickly goes into the boot sequence. This is important as in "sleep" the ROM is running, so if the first thing you see is the boot sequence every time, and not the lock screen, then it points more to a software problem than a hardware issue. CM9 had an issue for the epic4g where you had to turn it off and on sometimes to get the keyboard to light. They found the issue in the firmware causing it.

Just wanted to make this as accurate as possible.
[HTC EVO 3D] coinmanmat:
Wow so I am not the only person with this problem. The EVO 3D that I have was replacement phone that was given to me from Sprint from the first EVO 3D that I had which had issues with the digitizer. I received the replacement phone this past Tuesday and it worked fine for two days. It was not rooted and I did install the ICS update. On Friday morning I took it off the charger and went to work, while in the break room the screen suddenly went black and I could not get the phone to display anything after that. The Android function buttons at the bottom will light up but the screen wont, the phone also gets hot even with it powered off.

Long story short, I took it back to the Sprint store where they ordered me yet another replacement EVO 3D. Has anyone had to go through 3 EVO 3Ds or more?
[HTC EVO 3D] E-ducation:
Excellent thinking, I didn't think in that direction. I'll try this tomorow, since I'm not at home. My personal oppinion that it's a software problem but if I did all the above - what did I miss? If I flashed the firmware, ROM and kernel, what else is left untouched that could affect the LCD? Could anyone suggest a good kernel? Or can I downgrade the firmware, since no one had such a problem with GB?
[HTC EVO 3D] E-ducation:
just to inform all - I tried all soft solutions, but all the samo. finaly - I replaced the LCD and everything is OK.

THX all for help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bhags8:
I have a SGS3 at home in the mail. I want to try rooting or whatever, do I have to root first or can I download the app that unlocks the bootloader and do that first? Can someone give a noob some advice and what steps I need to do? What does unlocking the bootloader do anyways?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Zalithian:
If you're new: start reading. Best advice.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bhags8:
I have been, there's just stuff scattered everywhere. Trust me I know how to use search function, but I don't even know where to start. Do you unlock bootloader first or try rooting first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Zalithian:
You root first. There are some guides stickied in Android Development.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thebrink:
you root, unlock bootloader, install recovery (Clockwork mod non-touch seems to always be preferred) - after that you can contemplate installing custom roms, but I think installing recovery is just a good thing to do regardless.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
sir/mam, I normally would have no problem helping a fellow member out, but I gurantee that I could go through the first page in each section of this forum and find all the answers/information one needs to get started. Point is your question has been asked 10 times alone today...so please spare us the "I already searched routine" because we all no you didnt!! /rant
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bhags8:
I actually did. But there is no place where it tells me what I need to do in order. As well as giving advice. I'm only a member of like 14 different forums. I know how to search. And I didnt force you to click on this thread, did I? And thank you very much to poster above this person.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SFniner415:
Start by rooting your phone with droidstyle's guide in the android dev stickies
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] strcdply:
I used this method to root successfully:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1792342

I used this method to manually install CWM to my phone:

C:\android-sdk_r20-windows\platform-tools>adb push d2vzw_recovery.img /sdcard/

3233 KB/s (5681152 bytes in 1.716s)

C:\android-sdk_r20-windows\platform-tools>adb shell

shell@android:/ $ su

su

shell@android:/ # dd if=/sdcard/d2vzw_recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18

dd if=/sdcard/d2vzw_recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18

11096+0 records in

11096+0 records out

5681152 bytes transferred in 1.197 secs (4746158 bytes/sec)

shell@android:/ # reboot recovery

reboot recovery

C:\android-sdk_r20-windows\platform-tools>
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XperianceIT:
Hey does anyone have the new TWRP Recovery in a .img format instead of the .blob format? I cant flash, push or pull .blob files for some reason but i can use qtADB to flash recovery. Basically the new TWRP has the ext sdcard support which i need to get my device up again. Since i cant get adb to work correctly for some friggin reason, this is my last resort to save my soft brick. Thanks.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Drgravy:
Have you tried the goo manager app from the play store
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XperianceIT:
My tab is soft brick and goo manager on my phone just gets stuck on retreiving list.... lol
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XperianceIT:
I think goo is down or something i cant even get to it on the internet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aypeeootrek:
I'm not rooted yet but since this app is for mac, I can finally get to it. So question is, since I'm going to root and unlock the bootloader, does the phone need to be off? Mostly for the root part I guess. May be a dumb question but I'm sure something as little as that could mess up the phone. Then dl new cwm and profit?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ImgBurn:
No!!

Why have the phone off to root? :confused:

Where did you here that?:eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aypeeootrek:
Not sure. What about in odin mode? I'm pretty sure the other root methods had you in odin
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ImgBurn:
Here's a one click root for you.:cool:

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1220116&d=1343180117

From Noxious Ninja read about it here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1792342;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] hefendaz@gmail.com:
Casual Didn't Work?

I tried to use the casual root method but it failed, here is what it showed.

I tried several times, using Verizon S3 with the OEM cable, USB debugging checked under dev options. Any ideas why it fails or what I left out? Also, the next step in the guide I was following here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 says to "Flash unsecure aboot to unlock bootloader" but that option is not listed on the casual app..

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
There should be 5 or 6 options in the drop down menu. First should be debugFSroot, last should be flash unsecure boot.img. also make sure your selecting the correct operating system when installing jdk. Last option is to load casual thru wubi(windows ubuntu installer). The reason i switched the root section to the casual method is for the simple fact it works on windows,mac,linux and is all in one. You can root/unlock/flash cwm/ flash stock kernel & recovery/enable hidden menu/ reboot recovery, all from one program. This tool will be the go to option as adam keeps developing it!
[Atrix 4G General] xateeq:
Motorola official step towards unlocked bootloaders

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a

http://lifehacker.com/5935837/motor...news&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/1...ice-site-bootloader-freedom-has-come-at-last/

Thoughts Please.
[Atrix 4G General] DroidRunner:
Motorola just went up a notch in my book. They are at 2 now.
[Atrix 4G General] nh777:
lulz.

Someone pm a mod. Atrix_Owner is hacking into accounts now.

Also, it looks like it's only unlocking just a few phones. For now.
[Atrix 4G General] aaron.a:
:bravo:
[Atrix 4G General] xhazk:
This could be promising. Well see.

-------------------------------------------------

Atrix 4G

Rom: Cyanogenmod 7.2 [20120805]

Recov: Romracer 5.0.2.7-atrix5

Radio: N_01.97.00R

Kernel: Faux 1.00ghz-026b1

UV: -0/-25/-50/-100/-150/-225/-300
[Atrix 4G General] samcripp:
Might consider buying future moto devices now.
[Atrix 4G General] Deggy:
About time! I wonder if this is because they're under Google's orders now.
[Atrix 4G General] drspine:
Good job Motorola!!! Thank you Google
[Atrix 4G General] yeahmann:
Title should be "Motorola Launches Official Bootloader Unlocking Tool for Photon." Hopefully, they'll add more phones but I'll reserve praise until then.
[Atrix 4G General] TravisAntonio:
Now you guys see that Motorola is not that bad?
[Atrix 4G General] upndwn4par:
Promising, but a pretty weak start.

https://motorola-global-portal.cust...sion/L3RpbWUvMTM0NTI1NzM4Ni9zaWQvQ1BBSCpZM2w=
[Atrix 4G General] Alcapone263:
They have to start somewhere
[Atrix 4G General] ross1998:
i think that more devices will be added as they get updated to ics because maybe right now the locked down gb bootloaders dont work with this tool so they are putting supported bootloaders in the ics roms.
[Atrix 4G General] NFHimself:
Promising news for non AT&T folks! Finally be able to use an unlocked bootloader without the ramfix step. That is if the Atrix gets ICS with this magic bootloader.

Cheers!
[Atrix 4G General] erktheerk:
Well hells yeah. Wish I knew more about boot loaders. I'm sure there is probably a way to reverse engineer unofficial ports. I'm greatful and awaiting Droid x unlock. I miss customized kernals
[Atrix 4G General] pranks1989:
Such a relieving news giving a new ray of hope! Hope older devices like the Defy/Defy+ gets updated soon!
[Atrix 4G General] vbhokiefan:
1. The site says its at your carriers discretion. so if you're on VZW, forget it.

1a. Already read somewhere else that if VZW discovers your phone has been unlocked, it will be removed from their network.

2. A lot of phones are getting Kexec builds, which is better than unlocking the bootloader anyways.
[Atrix 4G General] jadephyre:
They can go blow themselves for not including the original Razr, that was my first and last Motorola Device and it will get replaced at the end of the month.
[Atrix 4G General] DroidRunner:
Original Razr was a flip phone. Kids these days...:rolleyes:
[Atrix 4G General] CaelanT:
That's an antique. Might be worth something on eBay!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Will2000:
Hey guys,

My phones battery has been draining rather fast lately. It used to be able to last two days with moderate use and Wifi always on (and turning it off when I sleep) but now it can barely last one day (morning till night, so not even 24 hours). The battery life changed after I updated my ROM to Resurrection 2.6.1 from an older version (2.6.1 is the last non-JB version) and installed a few games, but I am not sure that either are the cause because people have nothing but good things to say about 2.6.1. I have posted my dumpfile.

I'm running Resurrection with the FLUXI XX.03-beta1 kernel.

I would have liked to post this in the Resurrection thread or the BetterBatteryStats thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1179809) but as this is my first post, I am not allowed to post in either so I don't know where else to post this :(

(I've been lurking these threads since i got my SGSII in November but have not had any questions which weren't already asked/answered before now)

Any help at all would be much appreciated! Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theunderling:
Maybe change the title to "can a mod move this plz".

But I dont know what youll do if they want more info as youll not be able to reply til maybe you make 10 posts.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kilometers4:
Based on the BBS dump:

- get rid of juice defender, it doesn't work

- don't sync your hotmail or gtalk

- post a longer time period
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Will2000:
Ok, disabled Juice Defender. I'll post a longer BBS dump soon. And figure out to how to control Hotmails syncing.

However (this may sound stupid or weird) I don't even know where GTalk is. I can't find it in Titanium or Gemini App Manager, and its not in my apps thing or list or running processes. It is simply named GTalk right?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lakicamm:
its called Talk, not GTalk
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Will2000:
LOL *facepalm* right, thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] mitchellvii:
I've been checking out the various Android browsers to which gave me the best screen font anti-aliasing to make up for our less than HD screen resolution.

Far and away my favorite is Maxthon HD (free in the Play Store).

I don't know what they do but colors really pop and fonts are super smooth and sharp. Also has excellent bookmark syncing and folders with an online account.

Check it out.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] aviwdoowks:
I cannot find it on play anymore.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2610531
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] rowihel2012:
uc browser HD is great and very fast and smooth try it you will love it
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] royalbloodvi:
Google Now with working voice search: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1747224

S-Voice: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180

Now our ICS devices have jellybean features =D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] amfirbek92:
Thanks:D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Atatsu:
It starts to bother me like some of the texts on the websites are really hard to read. I was thinking to replace mine cuz mine also had screen separation and dimming/flicking issues. But I am seeing a lot of threads saying they actually got worse ones, so is it worth for me to send mine back or not? Do all the Nexus 7 have the same problem? Thx for help, guys.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Toast95135:
If you're having a hard time reading then replace it. I bought a N7 for my gf (mine is a c60, hers c70) and my screen is slightly washed out compared to hers but nowhere near the level of not being able to read stuff.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ravynmagi:
I don't think a replacement will help with the washed out colors, white saturation, unclear small text, etc.

I've had four Nexus 7s, they have all had the same issues. I'm hoping this is something Google can fix with an update.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] happyjack96:
Mine doesn't have any screen issues:) just that stupid speaker...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ravynmagi:
It's possible you may just not notice it. I suspect if you visit this page you may have a hard time seeing any boxes after 249 or 250. I'm not certain, but I think this is what is leading to some small text on white backgrounds to be a bit distorted.

http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/white.php