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[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supwiddiss:
Probably like many others out there I don't wish to unlock the bootloader on my tablet just yet. The one and only reason I don't is because the warranty is still in effect. I've used CWM on several Androidl phones and love it.

Been unsuccessful flashing back to ICS (like everyone else on a locked pad), I got caught up in the OTA and have since lost root, I really regret it. No way to flash back at all. I wish there was some way to "fool" the tab to see a zip file as JB update but really flash back an earlier ICS one.

Not being a programmer or developer, the whole reasoning of why I cant flash back confuses me. I mean if I were to think a bit I could reflash the pad with the same zip file version that the OTA gave me (back on ICS)...just like I did when I first rooted it). Right? So something in the zip tells JB not to go to a previous version. Although in the past I could jump up or down in an ICS version (I assume).

So the question remains. All posts point me to the fact that I'd need a custom recovery to do anything to downgrade and restore root, and although Voodoo does run to restore root on JB and it says it did, it really doesn't. But to do it right and go back to ICS, I'd basically have to violate warranty.

Are there plans in the works or is a working JB root being actively attacked for a locked bootloader running Jelly Bean? It would be relieving to know if anyone out there is pursuing such a task or if it's dead in the water.

All positive comments invited. Please hold back anything referring to why don't I just unlock. The reasons are pretty clear and I'm sure I'm not the only one. My extended goes for 2 years. Covers everything. Unless I unlock. Then it's just money wasted. And once I unlock, "the fuse is blown" so to speak, with no way to re lock it.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uss.weber:
I completely agree.

I was previously rooted b4 jelly bean. I am also unwilling to unlock due to warranty. Due to my current employment in the military, my tablet always has a chance of breaking due to the environment of the navy and i would prefer to maintain a warranty in case this were to happen. If anyone heres of a timeline of when a possible locked root can be accessed i would love to hear any further information.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supwiddiss:
Prefect response USS. I got caught up in the hype awhile ago and purchased an ATV. If I had known that the 3rd gen model was having difficulty being jailbroken, I would have waited. It's cool. But now that I realize the months it's taken for the guru's to develop and fail on a jailbreak for it and getting stung with the Jelly Bean update from ASUS, I'm very happy I haven't accepted any software updates for it (AppleTV). For fear that 1) a jailbreak won't work on the latest sw version when and if one is released and 2) a new sw version installed on it will put me in the same boat (no pun intended) ASUS has me in with Jelly Bean (cant root it, cant go back to a previous stable flash at all). For a hundred bucks either way, it is a cool and cheap gadget. But a 2nd gen model can have so many features modded into it. Rooting my 300 on Jelly Bean would make me feel more as if I had control of what I bought and how I could use on it. Seems like ASUS' Android open source code has been closed up for us unlike the many flavors of Linux out there that you can download for free and install as you like on any pc.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supwiddiss:
So, it's a Google issue? Asus' reply here

Adding to the info list:

After emailing ASUS airing my concerns of not being able to downgrade without voiding my warranty which boils down to an unlock, the reply points me to "It's a Google thing". For developers who read this, it would be cool to get a brief or in depth reasoning as to why the JB update can manipulate the bootloader to update the OS, yet an ICS binary cannot be used to flash to that version. I hope this makes sense.

ASUS' Reply:

Thank you for contacting us in regards to the firmware update and I do apologize for your inconvenience. Unfortunately there will be no option to revert back to the previous firmware after the update. (It's just the way of the design by the software vendor 'Google'). I would suggest backing up your personal data and perform a factory reset if you are experiencing problems after the firmware update. Please do let me know if the problem still persists.

In my profession working around PLC's and EPROM's, System BIOS, etc, I have programming fixtures and cables to do what I need to. PLC's are sometimes passworded and the vendor is reluctant to give it out. So a swap out is sometimes necessary even though I may have a binary or programming software to make the change I need. Erasing memory sometimes requires a UV eraser or interface to erase before loading a new binary. This never hinders programming unless a "fuse" in the chip has been previously blown to prevent reads or writes of the code..

So how does a new firmware circumvent a locked bootloader to flash it? And what would prevent fastboot or ADB from sending a binary fine to the system? Is this a good and clear question? Linux/Android being an open source (for the most part) OS, it seems like what just happened to me in the JB update falls into a gray area of the code.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MayfairDROID:
ASUS is partially correct in that Googles bootloader for Jellybean is very different than Ice Cream Sandwich. Ive had this issue across all devices I own, however, the locked bootloader is the real issue, and this is an ASUS design. If the boot loader was unlocked, it would be possible to downgrade, hence why those with an unlocked bootloader can regress. ASUS gave us the ability to unlock the boot loader at the expense of the warranty, which is more than many of the companies do, however, putting it on google as it being their problem is a bit of an overstatement. You CAN go back, you just have to unlock....bogus, but ASUS does NOT want to warranty devices that have been regressed for obvious reasons...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Pedro Peguero Jr.:
OK, long story short, I rooted last night, put on a custom ROM, decided to go back to stock, so I restored from my backup in rom manager, it went back to my stock rom and then I deleted the ROM in my SD, and then went into SuperSU, and hit settings. From there, I hit "Full unroot" and It removed SuperSU, and then I deleted the super.zip from my SD. Am I completely on stock and root free? Or is there some hidden files in the background tampering with my system? I'm a noob at this. First time rooting!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Pedro Peguero Jr.:
AND if I wipe date/factory reset, and go back into ROM manager, will I be able to restore from my backup?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
Your doing this the hard way. Just dl and flash the stock ROM, found in the Android Development stickies. One Odin flash, and your stock. But don't forget to run triangle away before flashing stock (if returning for warranty).
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Pedro Peguero Jr.:
But what about unrooting after that?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rizzo269:
The Odin package has the stock unrooted rom so you will be good to go.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Pedro Peguero Jr.:
When I flash the stock rom, Will all my data be saved? like my app layouts and data? Or would I have to install them one by one or use titanium backup?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rizzo269:
The Odin version will wipe the internal SD so the phone would be the same as when it was new. Unfortunately it you use TiBu you will need to root to restore the backups.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Pedro Peguero Jr.:
Thats my concern. You see, I was on a rom, and I made a nandroid backup in rom manager. While on the rom, I wanted to go to stock, so I went to rom manager, restored my nandroid backup, and I was back on my stock rom with everything in place. I deleted my other rom, went into SuperSU, and clicked the "FULL UNROOT" button. It deleted SuperSU, and the root directories. Am I good to go?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Pedro Peguero Jr.:
I even ran root checker, and It says I am NOT rooted. I'm just wondering if you think there are extra files in the background? I dont know.. I wipe the cache and everything, even the partition cache, and deleted any excess rootfiles from my SD.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zmore:
You're making this harder than it needs to be (as mrhaley already said above). Just Odin the stock (non root-injected) samsung ROM and you'll be unrooted. Then do a factory reset from settings and format the extSD card too if you want to wipe everything else (for resale).
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Pedro Peguero Jr.:
but when I go back to a stock rom unrooted, is there any way at ALL to restore my data back? as in my apps and layout?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zmore:
No - you need root for TitianiumBackup. The only appdata that can be restored once you've gone back to unrooted stock is stuff that GoogleBackup can restore from the cloud, if the app supports it.

But why unroot if you're not going to sell it or return it? No point.
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] mohdwaqar:
5670..and it is hard brick bcoz of I

installed wrong cwm by Rom

manager now it is completely dead

and i m not able to go download

mode...plz help.if u can...
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Interlaced:
If you're hard bricked, you're hard bricked. Not much we can do about it.
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] TheRealFelix0212:
No, thats not really right.... You can try to use a USBJig or send it to Samsung!
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] mohdwaqar:
ookk...Thanx..I will try this..
[Android Apps and Games] THE.W!ZARD:
Hey Guys Did You See Galaxy Note 2 Keyboard? Is There Custom Keyboard Like That?
[HTC One X] stu1979:
Got HOX done a factory restore then update to 4.0.4 now i cant get a signal on any network...So contacted HTC to get replaced on warranty then discovered after booking it for repair the IEMI number for the phone has come back as a demo phone which was released before the actual release date....

So is there anything i can do to get my signal back it comes and goes most of the time nothing.. Can i flash a radio or some kind of image to get this back....

CID is 11111111

S-ON

UNLOCKED BOOT LOADER (Came like this)

Really want to get this fixed as i need the phone.....:(
[HTC One X] hmilyyf:
Just contact HTC and tell them to ship you another phone.

but you do have SUPER CID...so lucky in some ways.

and since u do get signals sometime, maybe its a radio issue, try flashing a rom and radio. Should be easy since ur bootloader is unlocked already.

Just flash cwm recovery, the boot.img of a rom, and the rom itself. I recommend VIPERX.:D
[HTC One X] stu1979:
Done as above but with still no luck HTC said : As this this a demo handset it does have a warranty and you have to pay to have it repaired ???
[HTC One X] stu1979:
all done took casing of cleaned all contact points and all working again
[HTC EVO 3D] thattypicalnerd:
I'm on a VM Evo 3D (Evo V 4G), and I'm trying to get MMS working on this Sense 4 ROM. The default MMSC settings inside the native Messaging app is grayed out, so I can't change them from there. I can't use APN changer, since ICS blocks 3rd party apps from accessing APNs.

So my only option was to edit /framework-res.apk/res/xml/apn.xml. Decompiled with apktool, and edited the apn.xml. But when I compiled it again, it does this weird thing where it soft reboots. I can see the UI for a few seconds, and then it goes back to the HTC bootlogo. UI seems to work fine, but it only stays for a few seconds. Help? Also, I signed it with Signapk.

*EDIT*

Solved! You have to decompile it, copy the META-INF and AndroidManifext.xml from the original (compiled) framework, change necessary apn.xml content, recompile, sign with signapk, push it to /system/framework, chmod 644, reboot into recovery, and then do a FULL data wipe. Note- FULL. Wiping just Dalvik and cache WILL NOT WORK.

**EDIT**

I'm attaching my framework-res.apk to this post. THIS WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU'RE RUNNING THE SENSE 4 ROM LINKED ABOVE. Push to /system/framework, chmod 644, reboot into recovery, and then wipe ALL data/cache.
[HTC EVO 3D] ssojyeti2:
Hmmm. You've probably tried this but maybe wipe cache and dalvik from recovery?
[HTC EVO 3D] jtheis23:
After you recompiled it did you pull the new apn.xml and put it in the original framework-res.apk or did you try using the new apk it generated when you recompiled it

After you recompile it just take the apn.xml and put it in the original framework-res.apk don't sign it or anything

or you can change it using your epst settings. ##3282# then a then type in your msl then go to advanced then MMSC Settings and then type in your apn settings
[HTC EVO 3D] louforgiveno:
You want the "apns-conf.xml" file in /system/etc I beleive that will make the edit you want.....I did that on newt's sense 4 rom for my boostmobile mms

Just edit the text then reboot
[HTC EVO 3D] thattypicalnerd:
I tried that, but thank you for having pointed me in the right direction! I managed to get it working ^_^ Needed a full data wipe lol. Rocking MMS on VM and Sense 4! Aw yeah!

Managed to get it working, as stated above, but one clarification- no MMSC settings were shown anywhere in the EPST menu.

This one works too. I also tried messing with that too, but couldn't find out how to decompile it...
[HTC EVO 3D] jtheis23:
Yeah but sometimes you got to change both I'm on cricket and if they don't match I still cant send mms. Weird I know but that's the only way I could get it to work on viper Rom however on chubbz rom all I need to do is change it in through epst
[HTC EVO 3D] jmz:
On android forums there is already one ported to EVO v with working mms
[HTC EVO 3D] thattypicalnerd:
If it's the EvoVille one, it's a heck of a lot less stable... oh! And I'm going to upload my framework-res.apk to the OP, just in case anyone else wants it.
[HTC EVO 3D] ssojyeti2:
I'm pretty sure that one doesn't need to be decompiled to edit...
[HTC EVO 3D] jmz:
No there is another one. The evoville is mine and that port was done in a couple hours. It only needs a little bit more work.
[HTC EVO 3D] thattypicalnerd:
It does. Showed up with a bunch of NULL characters in Notepad++.

Link?
[HTC EVO 3D] jmz:
It's like 4 pages deep. Also the apns-conf.xml in etc is not used in sense. Only the one in framework-res is used
[TouchPad General] Thaevil0ne:
First of all: Iam sorry to bump such an old thread.

However Id like to thank you for all info you shared so far.

Now here for the question why I bumped this thread: Is it possible to remap the hardware buttons for the bochs emulator?

I would be very thankfull if anyone could tell me how to do this.

Kind regards, Stefan.
[TouchPad General] orcus2190:
While this will likely be a necropost I just had to say thank you. This is a great discovery, and not something I could have found out myself. Thank you so much for sharing and I hope many others are able to find a use of this.

I am hoping I might be able to use this method for Lords of Magic
[TouchPad General] stayfidz:
you are sweet ;)
[TouchPad General] RolandDeschain79:
Emulator Gaming

I haven't tested this game myself but its rather hit or miss on what will run. Fallout 1/2, Diablo1 will run for sure but I haven't tested many games. My goal was to make Fallout playable for all Android users.

If this method doesn't work you could also try using the DosBox Turbo Method. You can open the hl.img and just put other games in place of hl. It might require you to tweak the DosBox config file.

Watch the How to play Half Life 1 video on Android Here! You can find links to info and downloads in the description.

I've actually got HL1 running at double the fps on my Note 2 but I haven't made a video yet.:highfive:
[TouchPad General] BillyKidMK2:
:confused:eek:n Xperia Neo V any fallout can be playable???:confused:

:confused:Anybody test F1 or F2???:confused:

:confused:If F2 will be playable restoration project 2.1.2b will be playable too?????:confused:
[TouchPad General] RolandDeschain79:
Read the OP

I would recommend reading the OP

Recommended System Requirements:

CPU Quad- Core, Dual-core 1.5+GHz, equivalent or better.

GPU Adreno 220, Nvidia Tegra2/3, equivalent or better.

1GB, 512. My Config asks for a min or 256MB & shouldn't be run on a device with less than this.

8GB disk space

Minimum System Requirements:

1Ghz CPU with 256MB of Ram

4GB Disk Space

Note*2)Fallout2 Config without Video & Ambient sounds should be used, see step # 4
[TouchPad General] Hishuro:
Sorry to revive, but I for the life of me cannot get this to work. I'm on a Galaxy SIII and followed the instructions. Have restoration patch, removed the files that needed to be to removed. Only thing really is I renamed the hdd to Fallout2, which I also fixed in the sdl. I get the first loading screen and that is it. Freezes every single time.
[TouchPad General] RolandDeschain79:
Fallout Troubleshooting

Hi, which loading screen are you stuck at? When you launch the game or when you launch the emulator? Make sure to read the troubleshooting sections. To run the restoration patch you must be using the Fallout Launcher 2.0 version for DX 9C support. One single letter or number wrong in the sdl will cause the game to fail at launch. Logic would dictate that if you're having problems when changing the names, then don't change them. Its all set up and ready to go, test it like that before modifying the setup.

Tweaking the CPU Settings:

Increasing the minimum CPU frequency may help to improve stability. You can use the free CPU Master App. Also set the CPU governor to Performance or on demand. Don’t forget to set it back to normal after your finished exploring the wasteland.

-You can change the name of the HDD –hdb HDD_2Gb.img Note*It Must match the exact name in your sdl.cfg file.

-Add additional HDD’s by adding sequentially lettered –hd(x) Like so

- /sdl -L . -m 256 -boot c –hda c.img –hdb hdd_2Gb.img –hdc hdd_2Gb.img –hde hdd_2Gb.img… ect

-The default is HDD_2Gb.img but you can edit the file with notepad. Just change the 2 to a 1, to use the HDD_1Gb.img, save and exit.
[TouchPad General] Hishuro:
I'll try again after work. It was freezing on emulator load. Tried 7 times and it finally went then shot back to main screen after a min. Got rid of everything so I can redo from scratch. P.S. just r realized I was using the GOG version, I still have the original CD so I'll try that when I get back
[TouchPad General] RolandDeschain79:
Fallout fixing

Redoing it from scratch is the best idea. Freezing at launch generally indicates a problem with the sdl config or sdl file. I'll be online since i'm updating some Touchpad stuff, let me know if you get it working.
[TouchPad General] Hishuro:
Still occasionally freezes on first load up or gets to desktop the kicks me out after a bit. Just 3 times so far, but I'm sitting on the desktop right now. I removed the ddraw files like you said but it says error can't find rez ini
[TouchPad General] RolandDeschain79:
More info

You're not giving my any new information. Are you using the 2.0 version? Have you set the governor to performance like in the notes?

Tweaking the CPU Settings:

Increasing the minimum CPU frequency may help to improve stability. You can use the free CPU Master App. Also set the CPU governor to Performance or on demand. Don’t forget to set it back to normal after your finished exploring the wasteland.

Did you redownload everything? Have you tried running it without the restoration patch? What version of Fallout 2 are running, CD,GOG, Steam? Have you minimized background app activity? Are you using the default sdl line? if not Let me see the sdl line you are using. Its been confirmed to work on your device so it must have something to do with your setup or config.
[TouchPad General] Hishuro:
Sorry, yes I'm using 2.0 and I've upped the cpu as well. First attempt was GOG but then I just reinstalled the original cd and tried that as well with same results. Played vanilla hundreds of times, never really played the restoration so I would like to get that to work. Background apps are not running, phone is rooted.

sdl

/sdl -L . -m 512 -boot c -hda c.img -hdb HDD_2Gb.img -usb -usbdevice tablet -soundhw sb16

just tried 512
[TouchPad General] RolandDeschain79:
Try installing killaps regular fallout 2 patch with the GOG version and the version 1.0 img. The 1.0 is more stable but won't run the restoration project.

Also set the CPU governor to Performance or on demand. This will keep the CPU frequency more stable, the emulator doesn't like the constant fluctuations that Android normally does.

Also keep the memory low till we know if you have too much back ground activity. Since you're rooted you can use the Cool tools system stats app to monitor what is going on. Do you have the S3 model with 2GB or 1GB?, 2 would be better for gaming.

[YOUTUBE]TZIVZ-zMfeo[/YOUTUBE]
[TouchPad General] Hishuro:
Says 1.2 gbs for ram. In 1.0 it says can not find directx when i launch the game

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Can not load directx, this program requires windows 95 with direct x 3.0a
[TouchPad General] RolandDeschain79:
manually install Killap's Unofficial Fallout 2 Patch

#1 solution for that problem is installing this patch

-Fallout2: If you have problems launching Fallout 2, manually install Killap's Unofficial Fallout 2 Patch (US/UK - manual install)

Killap's Unofficial Fallout 2 Patch (US/UK - manual install) Download:

#2 solution reinstall direct X. If you've crashed the emulator enough times that might mess it up too and you will need to recopy it to the device again.

http://www.falconfly.de/directx.htm
[TouchPad General] Hishuro:
Just did both before your post. Same thing still happens. Thanks for you help though, going to bed pretty soon and will be leaving for a week in the morning, I'll have to try again when I get back

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checked out directx in the emu and everything shows fine and the tests ran fine as well.
[TouchPad General] RolandDeschain79:
FYI a memory size of 1.2Gbs is not possible so you are doing or reading something wrong. The S3 has two models one with 1Gb the other with 2Gb.

Please answer my questions fully. I'm aware direct x is installed, I created the img.... If You installed direct x what version did You use? Did you try using the 2.0 version to launch the regular game? Did you install sfall too? You didn't tell me what version you installed this time either, I recommended the GOG version. Are you using my custom configs?

Edit: It just occurred to me that you might be reinstalling fallout into the same folder that already contains the patches. This would explain when you keep getting the same message. You will need to uninstall the game and delete the left over data to be sure. If you uninstall and reinstall without deleting them they just remain there.