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[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NightOrchid:
Hi all

Im a new Owner of a 2nd hand (but perfect) N7(JB v411) and Ive been reading around the forums and the web, Ive used Android phones for awhilw now, but never a tablet, so a few Questions:

- My N7 also suffers from the Screen lifting, which I followed the instructions, tightened all the screws, but it still creaks on the left side, is that ok, or should the screw tighten fix it?

.

- I also get the grey colour banding ONLY in settings, but everything else is black backgrounds and bright icons and menus, with no dead pixels anywhere.. does that mean my device is ok?

- Do I have to root and unlock N7 to get the 720p video. If I do unlock and root., can i still recieve OTA updates from ASUS/Google and any Nexus specific Apps on Market place as well as updates to Apps linked to my google account.

- Because my device was 2nd hand, I wanted to do a Factory Reset > Cache Wipe> Dalvik Cache through recovery, but all I get (Vol Up, V Dwn, PWR) is a big Start icon, android on its back and tiny text in the corner, but no recovery menu, so is it possible to still get to it, or can I d/l a 3rd party recovery mode without rooting or unlocking, so i can get my $25 and my transformers movie. OR is factory Reset in Settings, good enough.

Any advice

Night
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrmrmrmr:
As anew Nexus 7 owner, I share these questions as well.

Can anybody reply ?

Specially, I'd like to root my N7 but shall I receive OTA updates then ? If not, how can I receive OTA after rooting ? (any method to un-root ?)

Btw, do we still have no kernel that supports OTG USB for USB flash memory ?

thx.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angellsl:
Rooting it's not going to block ota updates. You'll have to root every time you update.

Factory reset can be done in settings
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kieso:
Just my opinion but don't root your n7. I've seen too many problems with people trying to root and screwing up their devices. I think you have to have root to use the 720p recording but think about it can you really record quality video without being able to see the screen? Currently you have the most up to date device so putting a new ROM or kernel won't put you ahead. Anytime you root and change roms's or kernels there's always drawbacks (ergo force closes). This is just my opinion. As of now no apps or games require anything above the hardware we have so why over clock a CPU or GPU???
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrmrmrmr:
kieso,

I've been an Android phone & tablet user for last 2,5 years. It's quite a long time. N7 is my second tablet and 5th Android device.

I've always used my Android devices with root. Because atleast for cifs, ntfs and vpn access I require a custom kernel/ROM.

Rooting does not mean using custom ROM/kernel. So it's not something to be afraid of, as you seem to be.

Now, back to our original questions:

- What is the best way of rooting/unrooting Nexus 7 ?

- Do we have a method to support USB OTG for USB disks ? (what about NTFS ?)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NeroBoron:
Is used N7 Toolkit to unlock/root/... my N7, its easy to use so you may check out this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1809195

For USB OTG support you may check out media nexus importer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer&hl=de)

A Friend told me CM10 also supports USB OTG, but I haven't tried it.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] littleguy77:
For 720p video, see this short article:

http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-7-can-shoot-720p-video-its-front-facing-camera-it-useful

Nexus 7 is my first tablet and first android device. I rooted using wugfresh's tool, which worked fine for me.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1766475

If you choose to root, do it sooner rather than later. You need to "unlock" before you "root", and unlocking resets some of your settings. Not a big deal, just more of a PITA to redo all your personalizations. I'm glad I rooted and just got it over with. Now I never have to worry about not being able to use an app. If you are interested in customizing and adding lots of apps, sooner or later you're likely to hit a barrier where you need root. Read the many guides on here, you'll find the rooting the nexus 7 is relatively easy compared to most devices, and perhaps not as scary as it might sound at first.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tclaw:
nexus 7

I think biggest bonus to unlock and root nexus 7 is you can buy otg cable google it and then use usb drive for extra storage with app called stick mount free on the playstore. I had 8 gig model i could use my 32 gb flash drive giving me 37 gb of storage as apposed to 5 gig of storage.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] littleguy77:
Cool app for those who aren't rooted. If you are rooted, also check out StickMount on the google play store.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrmrmrmr:
I've rooted using the Toolkit v2.0.0

it's easy...

now I'm looking for a kernel with CIFS support as the stock kernel does not support CIFS.

any recommendations?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrmrmrmr:
seems like Faux's kernel at following thread supports USB OTG natively without any 3rd party app:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1804374
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] fairy123:
hi nobody at all im an user of x10 mini

but now i got sk17i with 4.0.4

i want to root and install cwm recovery pls help make some simple methods and direct root method so it is easy , im asking u bcoz no one is perfect than u so im waiting for ur reply
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] x10man:
1) nAa doesn't have a 2011 xperia.

2) this belongs in a Q and A secton, not development

3) this is the 2010 mini section.

4) there will already be methods for your device.

5) nAa isn't obliged to do anything, he does it because he wants to.

X10man
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] fairy123:
great help thankz
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] much1:
made my day
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] todonormal:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Mini_Pro:_Full_Update_Guide

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1242
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] MemoryController:
Google it

Sent from my GT-I9100 running CM10
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] dejanp1:
1. unlock bootloader

2. with flashtool flash extended stock kernel v1 or v2

done

rooted phone with cwm recovery

more detils here

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1239

kernel is here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1694027
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Atride:
Hi everybody, I'm an italian user and this is my first thread.

I'm a complete dumb, I rooted my Defy+ and customized it to CM 7.2 following some guides.

It took me quite a long time but eventually everything was working, until I noticed that I couldn't download any app from the market (i could connect and browse in the market but the download bar was stuck to "downloading" mode). After several attemps I was so pissed off that i erased all the data and cache from recovery mode, together with any zip i had in the SD card.

The problem now is that it's stuck on the red M, and if i boot it on android bootmenu there's nothing i can do but wipe data and cache. I tried to flash the SBF but i cannot bcs the PC doesn't detect the USB connector. I'm afraid it's so screwed that the USB port is not working. In addition the battery is not charging.

What can i do?

As you can see i'm totally a noob, so i'd be glad if you can use simple terms.

Hope you can help me!

Thanks in advance,

Atride
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jalal-jap:
hi.

ur battery is so low.

use external charger.

wipe data and cash.

flash stock sbf defy+.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Atride:
i cannot flash stock bcs i'm not able to connect via USB
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niksy+:
If you can access bootmenu, (connect it to PC first) then go into Tools and select Share SD card or Share storage (forgot the name, but you'll find it). Then you can copy whatever you need :p
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _ossie_:
Read this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1216982

read the whole thing. It will answer all your questions.

Sounds like you need RSD Lite and Motorola drivers.

Boot into Bootloader mode, flash a stock SBF appropriate to your phone.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Atride:
Thanks for your help, but i'm still stuck.

That's the problem: in order to do anything i need to flash SBF's, but even though i have the proper RDS Lite and drivers the laptop doesn't detect the mobile. I cannot root, i cannot install custom recovery, i cannot do anything. I only have access to the stock recovery, which allowes me to wipe data and cache and to apply updates from sdcard. So, what now? I read the guide All-in-one, but, i repeat, i cannot flash anything. Is there a way to root/install custom recovery from a .zip file that i can load in the sdcard via a microsd adapter?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jalal-jap:
use this.

100% work.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1542956
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Atride:
Thank you, but as i wrote above i cannot flash bcs RDS Lite doesn't detect my Defy. Maybe there is another way to do it?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jalal-jap:
if RDS Lite doesn't detect ur Defy

1.ur battery is so low------> use mcgayver trick or use external charger.

2.u dont have motorola driver on ur pc. remove and instal again.

3. change usb cable.

dont worry and just try.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Atride:
Problem solved!

Thank you a lot guys!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaroslav.andel:
How? I have the same :(
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoyBelanda:
I am also qurious on how you managed to solve this problem, I think I have the same.

Already tried several tutorials, without luck so far.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sagar7569315151:
need help

guys please tell me what is mcgayve method
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jh20:
when your phone is no longer in a state where it can charge your flat battery, you physically connect 2 wires to the battery directly and charge it through external power source. i personally don't like this method. what i did was i bought something like this on ebay, since you're in india:

http://www.ebay.in/itm/2X-Brand-150...?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item3f230b35cb

it's cheap and you get 2 spare batteries and an external/usb two-in-one charger. you can charge your battery externally without the phone, as well as it doubles as an usb charger to your phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skifyr123:
Original Theme Project Xperia Ion

Original Theme Project is all about themeing Sony's firmware to the better look.

I have been working on Xperia S, Ion, bit on GX and low end devices like P etc. I myself own an Xperia S. I am not able to test all mods for the Ion, so make a backup!

Guide to install is on 2nd post!​

Needed: Root and some knowledge about adb.

As always: I take no responsibility for any harm that comes to your phone as a result of applying this mod. This is still in test stage for Xperia Ion! Please report problems and give as much info as possible.

Taken from my threads here:

sTheme: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1864109

Themes for ICS 4.0.4: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1724602

AOSP Lockscreen with music fix

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?abvcta6c55qcgdu

Remember to delete UxpNxtLockScreen.apk in /system/app/ if you want the AOSP lockscreen.

Completely redesigned GXSUI v3: Two versions. Should work on all Sony 720p devices running ICS! (includes SXS, Acro S, Ion and ofc GX and upcoming phones!)

CyanGX

: http://www.mediafire.com/?k29f3b5kg4zb9r7

PlainGX

: http://www.mediafire.com/?a4isf40ony1z62l

1. Cyan 2. Plain

ICS statusbar

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?cgdi6ppcdd8gdca

ICS CF theme

- With Fixed gradient settings background

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?z9msphc83wtinbk

How to apply: On homescreen: menu, upper left, theme, choose the big X.

Location: /system/vendor/overlay/framework/

Stock ICS power widget:

Stock icons:

http://www.mediafire.com/?t4o5i553child34

AOSP icons in settings:

http://www.mediafire.com/?v0wphmakk7tn9n2 (look at screenshot above for settings icons)

skifyr123's MusicWidget

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?8j85ijc3prr27jy

ICS themed Xperia launcher

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?vqpww6ye40qwi8m

Dark_Digital clock widget:

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?7du426jtu1314pl

Jelly Bean 4.1 Wallpapers

(12 wallpapers):

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?vv2vryqixnjdxxt

Sony lockscreen (built from 6.1.A.2.45) with apps shortcut, + facebook and email notification

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?przlnmbde862b2n

Huge thanks to ganeshbiyer for deodexing the firmware!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skifyr123:
[How to]

How to:​

All mods on previous post is in .apk form (no CWM zips). Easiest way to install is to use adb and push the apk to its right place. If you have problems understanding how to use adb USE GOOGLE AND SEARCH.

For normal system apps:

adb remount

adb push YourApkHere.apk /system/app ( for example: adb push SystemUI.apk /system/app )

For framework-res.apk:

adb remount

adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework

adb reboot

Another way is to use a file explorer:

Copy and move the file to /system

Set right permissions: rw-r--r--

Now move the file to its final destination.

You can also put the apk in a CWM flashable zip.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Deleted member 1483200:
Nice stuff :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Thank You - Nice work :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vogi:
Man I Love you! :D

This is really great! It works perfect!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] colbyfink:
I moved all the files in ES File Explorer and everything works great but the text on the lock screen is right under the buttons and is in the next button. Charging status is also right under the date text. Did I do something wrong? I moved the right file to the right folder.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skifyr123:
Can you upload a screenshot?

Sent from my SXS
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
Could you do something like this for our ion? :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1840583
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skifyr123:
Maybe something similar... I am working on GX systemui now.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] colbyfink:
I had changed my font and upon changing it and rebooting everything looked right on the lockscreen. Thank you for these tweaks, they're perfect man. I look forward to seeing more!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skifyr123:
Added to 1st post!

Completely redesigned GXSUI v3: Two versions. Should work on all Sony 720p devices running ICS! (includes SXS, Acro S, Ion and ofc GX and upcoming phones!)

CyanGX

: http://www.mediafire.com/?k29f3b5kg4zb9r7

PlainGX

: http://www.mediafire.com/?a4isf40ony1z62l

1. Cyan 2. Plain
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
Works perfectly thanks :)! Question though, how do you move the clock back to the corner?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skifyr123:
I guess you could just extract "status_bar.xml" from a mod with the clock in the corner, to my SystemUI.apk. Suggest you use my "ICS statusbar" mod.

status_bar.xml is in SystemUI.apk/res/layout/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
Thanks :) i got it working now.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nammyczc:
anyway to get some battery mods? like the circle ones or solid numbers
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Auggy99:
Can you include a brightness bar in the notification menu? Not a button, but a bar that we can slide from left to right.

Sent from my Xperia GX
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] AsakuraVN:
Okay, I think my Ion is bricked

First, I put the framework-res.apk & SystemUI.apk into \system & changed their permission to rw-r-r, then put them into their final place. And after reboot, the status bar just FC & said "the process 1$s has stopped". I tried doing everything again but after rebooting this time, Ion can't even get into launcher, just a black screen with a popup "Starting applications. %1$s running" forever

I have no idea how to turn this off. Anyone can help?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Look like you forgot to deodex rom before you changed out your SystemUI & framework-res. I hope you did backup the original files or did a backup through CWM. If not you need to reflash the ftf again.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] AsakuraVN:
Ookay, I didn't see the note that these things need deodex so I just install them without knowing, lol. Lucky I got everything backed up so I just flashed deodexed rom & it works perfectly xD

Oh btw... one last problem. Somehow the "Turn off phone" option in my power-menu became "Sound OFF" instead. It still turn off the phone when I press it though xD

Edit: I found out the prob, framework-res.apk from the lockscreen messed up the texts in my phone, including power-menu & numpad when calling. Its all back to normal after I reinstall the original framework.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ductho:
I am using AOSP Lockscreen with music fix. it's very good but I can't Import contact from sim card. Help me :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
The modded GX systemUI isnt working on LT28i_6.1.E.1.19_Hong Kong, any help? It just says SystemUI.apk has crashed
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skifyr123:
Can you try the sysui from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1901735 it is just a stock Xperia t

Sent from my SXS
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
It works, but i think there's a bug? At startup i get a notification saying that the SD card is damaged. But i am still able to use the external sd and internal as usual.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
It worked fine on 233, didn't try on 19. You did set permissions correctly I'm sure?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
Everything was correct.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Finally got around to installing the AOSP look screen mod. Works great and so much better than the slider.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
Any chance to get these working with 6.1.E.2.29?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
I dont see why not - although I haven't try. I just stay with default aosp, eventhough the media player overlapp - doesn't bother me.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
They dont work, that's why im asking.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bubbajoe777:
does this drain battery
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vagrantno.13:
hi skifyr123, can u add soft key for xperia ion? because i install ICS statusbar Compatible Soft Keys has prbolem(contact has error, can't import contact/backup contacts) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1882446 bass rom(6.1.E.1.19)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SErooted:
If anyone can give insight as to maybe why my system wont remount, it would be greatly appreciated. i have rooted, busyboxed, recovery, lt28at on ics. and for the life of me i have not been able to remount on any ics firmware that i have tried.

i am trying to get a few added joy with these mods and its not working.

i would rather use adb than to place the files from within root explorer.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vudaucua:
Please mod some Battery percentage icon (systemui.apk) for Xperia ion without quick panel like in Xperia S, because i don't like quick panel, thanks.

Like this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1724602
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] goldbyte:
Can you make samsung default lockscreen for Ion？that click anywhere and unlock swyping anywhere.Thanks！
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
I don't think he had the ION - read his OP. On another hand, what you are asking for I think related to the Framework-res.apk. We haven't had any luck decompile/recompile without any change. So speaking of modding it seems too early at this point.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] paco8784:
hi everyone! I have an Xperia S and I want to use the AOSP lockscreen...but is not clear to me if I have to deodex my room to do it! or just have to move file to respective carpet?? thanx!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
To get the stock aosp lock screen just move UxpNxtlockscreen.apk out of /system/app. Save to sd card as backup. Then flash the zip.

Needs to be de-odexed

From Jaramie's LT28at

2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] paco8784:
thanks a lot for your answer! I have already done the UxpNxtlockscreen.apk to use the AOSP LOCKSCREEN but I have the music control issue! I thought it was just as easy as moving the framework-res.apk to respective folder.. jaja

but if I have to deodex then ill keep this way.... thanks!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] aka.lander:
Hi. I've rooted my Xpreia Ion using this tutorial:

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1812168

Now I'm trying to change the status bar by applying theme from

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1724602

I've downloaded two zip files (links under the ICS statusbar - V3 (07.09.12). text in the second link), copied them to the phone and applied via CWM without any error messages. But when I restart the phone nothing have changed.

What am I doing wrong?

Do I need to deodex?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] orrorin:
Doesn't work for me with the latest LT28i deodexed ROM either.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] FanDroid09:
Cant get the settings menu theme to work on latest lt28h firmware... anyone else??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] boloksbongas:
Nice 1 MAn.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crypted:
Here are some things you can do if you're having problems with the S3.

With no GPS icon showing up

(OPTIONAL AND RECOMMENDED: USE Triangle Away to reset counter)

1. Flash back to stock UNROOTED ICS ROM

(Stuck at samsung logo after? flash a cwm recovery, factory reset and clear cache n reboot)

2. Enter into dialer *2767*3855# (Will do a HARD reset, no internal storage will be lost except the usual data)

3. Boot up again and run maps to see if you have a GPS icon

(IF YOU DON NOT HAVE A GPS ICON YOUR HARDWARE IS MALFUNCTIONING)

With GPS icon showing but no lock

4. Turn all GPS related thing OFF

5. go into google services framework in applications, settings, and clear data

6. go into maps, delete updates if any and clear data aswell

7. reboot the phone

8. Update google maps (very important)

9.reboot for safe measure

10. turn on everything in location and services in settings

11. boot up maps

12. profit

If GPS is still flashing but no lock

1. If steps1-11 does not work for you it is highly recommended to flash Galaxy S III Test 3 (created by crypted)

2. Factory reset trough settings and repeat steps 1-3 if not gps icon or steps 4-11 if gps icon flashes

3. profit

For flashing new ROMs after the above series:

1. see if gps is showing up or not, if not then repeat steps 1-12 above and it is recommended not to flash the same rom that makes gps disappear

2. if gps icon is showing up but very inaccurate then repeat steps 4-11

This patch will work only when your device is properly working. It appears a lot of people are forgetting that fact. Bad ROMs, bad cache, and bad flashing aren't going to be fixed by a GPS configuration alteration.

Thanks to egyptshun for the above information. There's only so much I can do without a S3.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] RampageRR:
I will vouch for crypted. His patch worked extremely well on my Inspire. Haven't needed anything yet for this phone, but bookmarking this thread for sure.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] wali01x:
thanks for bringing this over for our varient. ive used it before and gps locks are amazing and signals we get oh boy. im gonna make sure we include it in our custom rom =). thank you again:cowboy:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] umvagia0:
On a recent trip, my GPS would work and then I would lose GPS lock. The only way to get it back would be to do a hard reset, so this might be a good fix for me.

Question, because this patch will lock onto more satellites, will it affect battery performance more than the stock settings?

Thanks for your help.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crypted:
No, your ROM's settings (hard-coded) will control the rate of GPS "pulses" if you will. This just adjusts configuration of what is taken from signals retrieved during those pulses/readings.