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[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxkid123:
I flashed a ROM and now I can't make it past the boot image. I'm not sure why. It's been there for the past few minutes. So I pulled battery and went to bootloader to boot to recovery and retry. Recovery and root is working fine, but somehow it says I have an update package on my SDCard....so now my only two choices are to install or not to install and reboot.

Since I can install an update package, I think it does mean that nothing vital is screwed up. I've just been checkmated. :rolleyes:

Now how do I enter recovery? I know I can always install an HTC update package via ADB, but I don't want to lose root and have to reroot and all.

So is there some way I can get into recovery without bootloader?

Thanks:)

EDIT: It looks like there's some way to boot into recovery using android SDK, but I can't figure it out. Any help?

EDIT2: I don't have a micro SD card reader, so I can't delete the pesky update package (it might be some boot.img I downloaded but never got around to)

Final EDIT+ Solved

For those who didn't understand SDK and ADB, this was a great help:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6K1XLmafPc

Actually I realized that I could boot into bootloader and then recovery without an SD card. Lawd have mewcy on idiots like me :) When it started getting into 4ext I popped in my SDcard again and booted right in. Everything should now be fine.

On a side note, I realized I forgot to backup my previous ROM in my haste to see if MIUI Camera worked on certain ICS roms (I got it completely working in blackout, and partially working in NeroXL). I hope to god I'll like XGS, because this was more effort than I'd like to spend on my phone.

I'll leave it to the Mods decision on whether or not to delete this, maybe this info will help others.
[General Topics] rockler:
I'm buying a new Android phone on November and I need to choose between the One X and the Galaxy S3..

Please give me some opinions about the two...

I need high built quality, a good scratch resistant screen with a battery that can at least last 24hrs
[General Topics] Product F(RED):
Oh God, this is going to result in a flamewar, but:

One X:

- Feels more solid overall

- Screen scratches easily, heard from many users

- Battery is internal, non-replaceable (at least not easily)

- 32GB memory, 2GB for apps, ~26GB usable for storage

- I've read that it's very buggy, but nothing major

- Battery on Tegra 3 (International) very is so-so. US very is much better battery-wise.

- Sense 4 IMO looks beter than Touchwiz

Galaxy S3:

- Larger battery, replaceable. I have it, it lasts all day.

- Screen doesn't scratch very easily (recommend a screen protector in any case)

- 16/32/64GB + memory card slot

- Lighter, plasticky, but feels very well-built compared to the S and S2

- Better overall performance

- Touchwiz is not very heavy; we also have CM/AOKP ROMs

- Jellybean is coming soon, there are already leaked test ROMs with minimal bugs

- If you feel it's too thin/light, cases take care of that. I personally use this case and it's great. Very sold, makes it about as thick as an iPhone 4S: http://www.case123.com/Urban-Armor-Gear-UAG-Composite-Case-p/p01ssi930hy016wh_ua.htm
[General Topics] thatbigmoose:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1849202

A new thread about this pops up every week.
[General Topics] bob_swagg:
That SIII is simply amazing lol. Just my 2 cents..
[General Topics] Asianwhocantgetthingsdone:
It depends on your taste, you could go for the galaxy s3, but it looks cheap in my opinion. Or go for the htc one x. Its your choice there, but it also depends on your budget :laugh:
[General Topics] Raegx:
I went from a DroidX to an S3. I love my S3 so far. I have the Verizon version so it has only been a few weeks since the signed bootloader was circumvented. I have been doing most of the CM10 nightly builds and so far they have been pretty stable.

I haven't tried an HTC phone, but a few of my friends only buy HTC phones and say they love it.
[General Topics] Foreverme89:
I've always been a HTC fan. (mytouch 3g, mytouch 4g, amaze then the One)

I got rid of my One when I switched to Sprint and picked up the Galaxy s III. I am much happier with the s III.

Both were rooted with custom ROMs but the s III just seems to be so much smoother IMO.
[General Topics] HockeyNinja:
I was torn between the two as well but the deciding factor for me was the SD card slot. Loving this phone.
[Galaxy 3 General] taino001:
In July I flashed my Apollo to ICS, although relatively stable the are no fixes for the camera or YouTube apps. As I was and still am a novice when it comes to modding, I didn't backup the original firmware that it came with. Android 2.2 Froyo. Mea Culpa. I haven't been able to find any stock roms/builds/firmwares for my phone. I was hoping someone would be able to provide me/ link the original roms/bu..... . Many thanks if anyone can help me :)
[Galaxy 3 General] allspark2020:
Check this thread for firmwares

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1497261

I think jpu is better and preferred firmware

If you get into problems use your canada firmware
[Galaxy 3 General] mohdwaqar:
you can also switch to custom froyo rom..like Kyrillos 9.6 , Dutchmods etc..These roms are fully working and stable..and ofcourse more function in compare of Stock Rom...:p
[Galaxy S I9000 General] albertocastillo2001:
Hello

I rooted my phone using hardcore's speedmod kernel as shown in the CyanogenMod webpage and then inmediately backed up the /efs folder doing a tar using an Android Terminal Emulator

However, the MD5 files information don't match the files themselves

For example

The MD5 string contained in .nv_data.bak.md5 doesn't match .nv_data.bak

The same for the other files as well.

Is my /efs corrupted? My phone has never been touched before, just stock roms applied thru Kies

I have noticed a new folder has popped up in the /efs folder called "lost+found". Why did it go there?

Do yu have another suggestion to backup the /efs as well? seems doing tarballs looses UNIX/Linux permissions

Thank you.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] manvi111:
resotre only one file and reboot

I had same problem when I install jelly bean first time on my I9000. After reading of some articles about efs folder I decided to restore only one file .nv_data.bak. And it works. I have done in following steps.

1) Backup full efs folder. (For safty purpose only)

2) Deleted both files nv_data.bin.md5 & nv_data.bin

3) Restored nv_data.bin only (No need to put back md5 file)

4) Restart the phone

Let me know if it works.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] albertocastillo2001:
Hello

My phone works. It's just I have noticed the backup I made at the beginning just after I rooted my phone don't match. But the backup itself.

The backup files don't match their own .MD5 in the backup itself

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] albertocastillo2001:
Any ideas of why these files don't match?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] albertocastillo2001:
Hello

I've also checked that once in a while, some of the files inside /efs such as nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 change their modified date.

Any idea of why this happens and why the MD5 data doesn't match?

Thank you.
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
u guys using ics roms and need some extra space for system apps?

Requirements: must have flashed Neo L ftf or GB ftf modded by cosmicdan for miui Australia. This is to enable vendor partition.

Go to system/vendor and add app folder (if not already there) u can add any app that u want (system, user, even lwp). This partition has about 130mb of unused memory.

I tried this on stock 4.0.3, 4.0.4 and 2.3.4 Dont know about cyanogen.

so here is how/where the apps go.

quoting cosmicdan

mtdparts=msm_nand:320000k@94720k(system),389120k@414720k(userdata),103936k@940544k(cache),12800k@81920k(boot),136704k@803840k(appslog)

you can see his answer and a rom using unused space here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32062537

Sent from my R800at
[Xperia Play General] fma965:
but this doesn't give you extra space does it? Just the same system storage as it's in /storage
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
It just does not count against system or data. Try it u'll see.

I dont know exactly which partition it uses.
[Xperia Play General] agraceful:
It still uses the same exact space. All it does is "trick" the phone into thinking there is more memory when in actuality there isn't. Take it from a developer that has been doing this since android came out, THIS ISN'T REAL.
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
Cool.

Im no dev, so I cant argue, but it allows me to install more system apps. Wallpapers and ringtones.

I have 96 mb free In system vendor. And 65 mb free in system.

Currently using customized xdark v2 Rom. Added some Xperia gx apps, live and regular wallpapers, ringtones, forget what else.

The stock neo L 4.0.4 fw uses this folder for many system apps. If Sony uses it why not us?
[Xperia Play General] fma965:
So I was correct
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
See how system/vendor is different from storage? Look at the bar in the ss.

Trick or not it works. When u move apps there, it frees up space in system storage, so you can throw more things in there. Dont believe me? Try it.
[Xperia Play General] agraceful:
I guess you don't quite understand how the android OS works. It does not free up anything, it only allows you to think it does. Please do some research before posting.

Yes, you are.
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
You are right. I dont know anything about android. Like many here, i'm learning from devs like u.

I'm most likely using the wrong terms too, so I dont think i'm making myself clear.

But thanks for looking. :beer:
[Xperia Play General] fma965:
you clear to me , but this doesn't give more space.
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
Maybe I see your point now. No it does not give you extra space like your mod with ftf. It is just a folder that does not get used by custom roms (zip flashing does not add anything there. Therefore, face unlock issues by many users. And cwm recovery does not back it ip either probably because it is not in the system partition?)

But the folder is there mostly empty.
[Xperia Play General] fma965:
fyi its not my ftf i just reposted it
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
Totally missed the credit :eek:

But u get the idea right?
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
edited op!

I knew I wasn't going nuts. its real and it works!
[Xperia Play General] maddog00:
I don't seem to have that folder/partition on my phone...I use the R800x
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
use root explorer of your choice. navigate to system/vendor and add folder named app. it should look like system/vendor/app. set permission 755. rwxr-xr-x and you are done. add apps manually and set permission 644 rw-r--r--

Edit: interesting, I did not imagine that Verizon users would get a different partition layout, thanks for the info!
[Xperia Play General] maddog00:
Hmm, I notice that my system/app folder and my data/app folder on the phone have two different amounts of memory that are used and free. Therefore, two separate partitions? Forcing apps into system apps would free up space on the other partition...That's what this is all based on, right?
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
right, vendor is a third partition that gets mounted onto system. therefore, adding stuff there frees up memory from the other two. system and data.
[Xperia Play General] kenchi27:
Using markphyton stock ics and both folders half the exact space.
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
I just flash that Rom last night and I had like 14kb free in system. (the fix 1 he has wasnt flashing cause of full memory) After moving stuff I have now 50mb and added more stuff like gtalk, walkman by thilina c, Xperia s v2 apps thats flying around in neo thread, mmmm forgot what else.

What root explorer r u using? For me the best is rom toolbox cause it shows u the available space. For each partition.
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
Must enable vendor partition first. By flashing neo L ftf or modified GB ftf for miui australia.
[Xperia Play General] ps2stuff:
Re

So this will report more free space for apps but really the space is the same so this could corupt /data i understand?
[Xperia Play General] gopin:
No, vendor/appslog is a partition that gets *mounted* onto system, but it is separate from system and data, so there is no risk of overlap/corrupt data.
[Xperia Play General] ps2stuff:
Oh ok that makes sense thanks for explaining that
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] bawita87:
Here i want to share CM10 boot animation...

Instruction for CM Rom:

-Download bootanimation.zip

-Use ROOT Explorer..

-Mount as r/w

-copy & replace to \system\media\

-reboot & enjoy..

Instruction for HTC Rom:

-Download hTC_bootanimation.zip

-Use ROOT Explorer..

-Mount as r/w

-copy & replace to \system\customize\resource\

-reboot & enjoy..

Press Thanks if i helped...
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] nik007rock:
plz post some screenshots so that we get a preview of those
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] nuno_p:
can we use it without cm10?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] ToinouAngel:
Just in case the OP didn't know, that's not the official CM10 bootanimation.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] bawita87:
yes..you can use it for 320 x 480 phone..
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] bawita87:
here is the Official CM10 bootanimation
[Huawei Ideos X6] ril z:
how to disable bootsound on RC 3 by TJ Style without third party app?

thanks in advance.
[Huawei Ideos X6] Arya_3RDNumber:
Search directory /hidden/data/power-on sound/opening_sound.mp3 using root explorer,,delete it
[Asus Transformer TF700] singalongjonl:
I walked into Office Depot with a coupon for $15 with intentions to immediately buy the Nexus 7 16GB, when I walked up I saw the TF700T in the corner of my eye and instantly I fell in love. I started browsing the specs and trying the tablet out and really wanted it but saw the price tag. I grabbed a receipt slip to buy the Nexus 7 but my feet wouldn't move because I became indecisive. I ended up spending a hour at OD just staring at the two tablets. I ended up being a sucker for the price and went to buy the Nexus 7, when the employee went to grab my Nexus he said it was stuck under a big shipment of products (they just received it a hour ago) and "it would take 2 hours just to get to it". He promised to set it aside for me to pick it up tomorrow and I went home in shame. I am on my laptop looking at the TF700T and decided F the Nexus 7 and just get one from Best Buy and get some rewards points, plus I have $25 in gift cards and rewards $ been sitting around.

I love the Full HD resolution, the HDMI capabilities (I canceled my Android mini-PC z902). However, since you guys actually own the tablet, you will know a lot more than I do. Do you guys recommend this tablet for me?

I am planning to watch HD mkv videos, listen to music (bluetooth mostly), play previously purchased HD and non-HD games that I had to endure on a small screen smartphone, read my kindle books (my kindle was stolen a few months back), and many other things. I will most likely look into rooting it since I love my rooted Thunderbolt. Also any negative thing about rooting this tablet?

Please highlight on some of the negative things, but don't scare me away from the product if you recommend me purchasing it.

Also for those who might own both or know someone who has one or the other, would you recommend the Nexus 7 or TF700T? What are some things that the Nexus 7 dominates over the TF700T?

I appreciate the time you guys put into reading this and I appreciate your answers!
[Asus Transformer TF700] singalongjonl:
I made my order with Best Buy, will plan on picking it up tomorrow around noon. That is unless I find some other info persuading me to avoid the tablet.

Please do leave some comments.

Thank you!
[Asus Transformer TF700] okantomi:
I fully recommend the tf700 infinity for the incredible screen, the fabulous, must-have keyboard dock, the microsd card slot and mini hdmi port in the tablet and the full size usb port, and sdcard in the dock. you have native usb otg, more storage than you'll ever need, great wifi and gps, everything works very well. stereo speaker not too shabby with boost from volume + app. Easy to root, just have to run superuser/supersu right afterwards so root sticks. some people have had build quality/QC issues and a number of units have been exchanged. the device series has a less than stellar i/o performance but it can be enhanced through software. the jellybean update will come soon and that's expected to improve i/o performance a lot. mine is already very smooth in 97% of operations with a pretty basic stock-based custom rom.

you'll love watching movies and listening to music. some have reported an amount of audio lag when using bluetooth headphones with a streaming video. some browsers perform better than others...you need to experiment. i think you will love it.

i love the Nexus 7 too, but it's more of a plaything than a serious tablet to do anything productive with, besides read, casual games and flashing roms and kernels. if you're a flashaholic, get the N7.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Keion:
Yes, get the 700.

Dat 1080p screen.

Dat upgraded tegra 3.

Dat quick Asus updates.

Dat ddr3 ram.

Dat animus playing capabilities.

Dat keyboard dock.

le rustle face
[Asus Transformer TF700] djakx1:
The tablet is great. I did return a couple and ended up with on with almost no light bleed and I don't see AnR issues very often. The I followed this thread and its even better. I didn't remove all the apps listed.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30343788&postcount=1
[Asus Transformer TF700] redheadplantguy:
TF 700 DOES have more build issues than most, but almost all will show up before exchange period is over. It's great.

I had a TF 201, THOSE were crap. Thankfully, I had BB protection plan. I suggest you get at least a yr plan. True, I am having a few issues with mine, hence plan, and will be returning it for another one. BUT, it's fabulous. We will be getting jelly bean much sooner than most people. Hell, many tablet owners of other makes are still on Honeycomb. I'm not sure what res camera Nexus 7 has, but 700 is 8 mp back, 2 front. BEAUTIFUL pics.

I think if you get BB plan in case you get a lemon, you will be more than pleased.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Hui91:
I've tried it for hours. Very stable and quick. Fully recommend it for everyday use (surfing, chatting and music). 720p is all right. But 1080 can lag or choppy sometimes.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jokapo:
Is the 3G/LTE allready available if yes where can i buy it?

Or is ist better to just buy the wifi with tegra 3
[Asus Transformer TF700] okantomi:
The wifi only is the only one available at this time.

I'm very happy with mine.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Just be careful and do *not* purchase it from Office Depot - they do *not* allow you to return it, no matter what - you can only exchange it for the exact same product.

So, if you bought it and decided two days later that you just didn't like it, you are screwed! They have the *worst* return policy that I've *EVER* seen - stay away!

I will *never* buy any electronic device from Office Depot again (this policy applies to all electronic items)!

Spread the word!
[Asus Transformer TF700] jokapo:
my mother in law is going to the states and she is planning on buying one @ wallmart
[Asus Transformer TF700] zabih107:
its great

This tablet is awesome I love it, but it has a bit lag issues especially when typing. I'm desperately waiting for jelly bean. Anyone know when the heck are we getting it? It should have been right after tf300, but it still not here.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Blairware:
Walmart does not sell the Transformer series, never has. Office Depot, GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon, and B&W Photo do, save some grief, get it at Best Buy, and you DO NOT need a Hardware warranty. I returned (along with 70+ other people an 8 month old Rooted, UNLOCKED Transformer Prime, that Best Buy had already given me a FULL Credit for, and got the Transformer Infinity, in fact, 3 of them, I am still hunting a perfect one with no light bleed ( people claim they exist, but so fat that has been like Bigfoot, hear of, but rarely seen. Lighbleed isn't all, they are the most inconsistent pices of hardware on the market - EVERY ONE I have has produced widely varying benchmarks, and build quality is either awesome or total garbage, so be prepared to return, return return, until you get a perfect one (you get 30 days to return as much as needed) - The Nexus 7 is built by Asus as well, but it's a freak of nature, maybe Google is a demanding partner, but other than io lag, they seem to be more consistent in build. Good luck, happy hinting. I hoe I didn't scare you off. Heck you can always say screw it and get something else. Bunch of folks got the Samsung Note 10.1, but thats bit for me. To plasticky,AND LOW RES. cool though, but no transformer.
[Asus Transformer TF700] donharden2002:
My only issue is the poor sound quality. I wonder if voodoo sound will come to our eventually.

Nothing like having great earphones sound horrible because the tablet doesn't push enough power to them.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jokapo:
Try this one Click

And it will get you Click

Im from the Netherlands myself so when it comes to warranty i will contact asus directly. Im having an Asus laptop which had problems and also contacted them directly without any problems.
[Asus Transformer TF700] dough30i:
volume + app

Yeah for better sound quality for Asus u need to buy volume + .99 app at the google store. That's what I have and it sound good I mean extremely loud, but if u are planning to purchase the app set it up right like enabled equalizer and changed the preset to flat and bass on 2 no more than or it will blow up...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rlatjs17:
Found this searching

http://www.skinplayer.co.kr/ Scroll down and youll see it on the bottom left they have several colors.

ill be checking if they ship to the U.S. and if they do ill be testing it out on my verizon GS3. If they dont ship to the U.S. I have relatives in korea who can get this for me if anybody is interested in buying these from me.

It comes with a aluminum home button which is nice.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] dukeneverwinter:
Any ideas if the lapdock works? Or can the phone be hacked if it doesn't? I know it may ne to soon for this question.

I have a photon 4g and want to continue using the lapdock if i upgrade.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] PythonFanTN:
I haven't seen anywhere that specifically shows a lapdock accessory for the Photon Q (HD Dock and Vehicle Dock thus far are all I've seen offered via Moto), but this review at least claims it will work with the pre-existing lapdock:

http://androidcommunity.com/motorola-photon-q-4g-lte-review-20120820/
[HTC Sensation] crx4xharder:
Just looking for someone that has the latest themed swype beta 7 .apks that djdarkknight did. I have a few but didn't get to snag them all by the time he took the links down. Pm me if you can share them. Please DO NOT POST THEM HERE. Thanks
[HTC Sensation] Diamondback:
Distributing swype falls under the warez category. So we don't allows this. Neither per forum, nor per PM.

Closed.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amrut223:
Hi guys and girls,

My S3 has started doing something weird. I noticed the other day my screen was really bright. I have it set on around 60% brightness. So I went into my settings and moved the brightness slider and the screen brightness didn't change. It only changed it I put the brightness up to 100% which is where the phone screen was at even tho it was set to 60% and then sliding it back down to around 60%.

Anyone else have this glitch. Could this be a hardware issue or software? I am on LF2 Firmware from Optus AU.

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skander1998:
Have you tried unticking the "Screen power saving" option? that plays with brightness even when you specify it.

Or you could just factory reset. (solves most problems).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amrut223:
Yes that has been unticked and a factory reset has not solved it. It's only done this twice in the last month. Not a common thing was simply curious on other peoples thoughts.