yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nook Color General] add12364:
Hello :)

My name is Alvin and I really want to help the people who are new to Android hacking/rooting/flashing/roming<made that up :). This post may not be interesting or super helpful, but I want to help people with a question that's not usually mentioned.

Upgrading/Downgrading, that's the Technology world right now. It's important people know how to keep up by upgrading without having to lose all their data.

Upgrading/Downgrading Difficulty Level: 2

(Scale of 1, being Beginners, to 10, being a developer)

To upgrade a ROM without losing data, you must me under these certain circumstances,

The ROMS match. THAT'S IT. Well what do I mean by "Rom Matches"???

The /data has to be compatible with the newer ROM.

The ROMs that are not compatible with the same data.

NC Stock to any other ROMS

THE DATA MUST BE WIPED BOTH GOING FROM STOCK AND GOING BACK TO STOCK. THE DATA IS NOT COMPATIBLE.

The ROMs that ARE Compatible:

CM7<>CM7

CM7<>CM9

CM7<>CM10

Custom ROMs<> Any CM ROM.

Note: Downgrading the Android OS and keeping Data is fine, but some items may be broken or incompatible after being modified in a newer Android Version.

NOW you read all the circumstances and determined that your Nook Color is OK to upgrade+keeping /data partition, here are instructions if you don't already know them.

Open any type of Recovery. CWM or TWRP. SD or Emmc.

Go to Mounts and Storage at the bottom

Carefully select Format /system

Next, select format /cache

Now, we are leaving the /data alone.

Click Back or use the power button to do so.

Click Install Zip from SDCARD.

Find your .zip file that you want to flash to upgrade/downgrade your Nook.

When finished, you may apply GApps which is optional. GApps was formatted with /system. If you need to find gapps, go to: goo.im

Reboot and the New ROM should look like it was used before by you.

Note: The location of these instructions are based on C.W.M. All instructions are same on other recoveries.

If this post helped you, I would appreciate a thanks because it would make my day. :D

If this post provides any false information, typos or errors, please tell me so because this is a great learning experience for me. :)

If there are any questions, I will answer them withing 48 hours. Valid till 11/4/12. After that I'll check periodically. :)

P.S I love smiley faces. :) :) :)

Sources: Picture from neown.com
[Nook Color General] AirCombat:
Hey -- I'm just about to try these steps. It seems really self-explanatory to me, I'm more than a beginner but not quite at developer. I'd say I'm like a 6 or 7 in your list.

However, the one thing I haven't tried yet is upgrading to a newer ROM. I flashed Nameless v2.0.2 for the HTC Desire C and now they're at version 5. I just did a FULL backup using CWM Touch for the Desire, and I'm about to do what you suggest. I have a custom lockring, battery icon and boot animation, I guess I'll just have to push those three things back on afterward? I think everything will go smoothly, I even have a separate SD card to flash from ^^

Anyway, I guess that's not really a question... I just want to make sure these steps apply to any ROM... but logically it seems like it would.

-AC
[Nook Color General] Yunandra:
Hey, if i downgrade my rom (Android N) with only remove the system, and install the lower rom (Android M) is it will delete the installed application and the data too?
[General Topics] AikaYumiko:
Hi guys, I am a new convert from iphone. Recently got my very first android phone the Galaxy Note 2. What is the 101 on things i should or should not do? Any tips and recommendation on apps and other things?

Thank u in advance! :)
[General Topics] hungry81:
Yup first thing to do is post this question in the galaxy note 2 subforum.
[General Topics] AikaYumiko:
I'll do that when i figure out how to. Thanks anyway.
[General Topics] Clark Joseph Kent:
Welcome...

Here ya go, all the GNote 2 Threads here: http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1790

And since you are new here some good reading for ya, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1699450

Thanks and Thread Closed.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aarif_ziaee:
hi looking for jellybean rom with all note features specially s note
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chasmodo:
Such Rom doesn't exist.

Sent from Nexus 7
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpyderTracks:
No such thing yet, you have to wait for official samsung release.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharkonland:
+1

Either that or maybe until someone ports the note 2 rom on our devices.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Att.Fan1982:
You can always buy the note 2 then you could have jelly bean with all the touchwiz apps that you like :good:
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tybowski:
I have a dhd that really is only a year old. I handed the thing down to the woman and it's shut off and not turning on. plug it in and the amber light comes on. it is rooted running cm 7. fortunately she's running a s2. so not a big deal. but wouldn't mind trying to get er goin again. still a beauty phone. so if any of the fine minds out there have any idea how to possibly bring that old girl back to life. it would be greatly appreciated. THX folks
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingofnice:
Have you tried booting hboot? Or taking out the battery?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fr34kde:
In our country after 1 year i would send it back and get a new one :)
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tybowski:
tried everything. yanked battery, tried to get into fast boot. I'm quite familiar with rooting and flashing. I've had some soft bricks with my gnex but nothing major. so I've tried everything that I could possibly do with my skill set. also forgot to mention. PC doesn't pick it up. so I'm thinkin it's toast. I also would love to send it to htc but only get 1 year warranty.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Muikkuman:
So you can't enter fastboot? And computer doesn't find it? Maybe you could try a recovering it using jtag?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tybowski:
yeah. no fast boot and a PC doesn't read it. it's weird cause it wasn't oc'd real high. think 1.5ghz.and she was using it prior to it shutting off.what exactly is jtag?

from galaxy nexus running codename android and Franco m5
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leinhart_6:
Is there any app available to root my Samsung Fascinate?

I've tried many one click apps, but have had no success. Using a computer is not an option to root the phone at this time for me since my computer does not work.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crawshayi:
From what I know and have read, you're pretty much stuck if you can't get access to a computer. I've never heard of people having luck with those one click apps for the Fascinate. Just borrow a friend's computer for a few minutes using droidstyle's guide and you'll be good
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leinhart_6:
Sounds a bit disappointing as I've been trying to root the phone since I first got it lol Went through a lot of tutorials before way back on my pc, but kept getting stuck with no root.

Thanks for the info and link! Much appreciated!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Leandre20:
i am curious about the roms that i can use with my s3,

like i was thinking about CM10 or something like slim bean

i like both of the two i am not sure which one i can flash, like the slim bean because its light, but i have always liked CM10 lol.

So i am looking for some opinions on both if i can get them would be appreciated, but i like their are people who have tapatalk that says sent from sgh-i747 but i am not sure if their are running roms or not so i need some help on this situation. I am really stumped so anyone can you please help me and feel free to pm me if you have too.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] d3athsd00r:
Any of the ROMs in Android Development and Original Development are safe to flash once you have a recovery installed. Make sure you have CWM 5.8, 6.0 or TWRP 2.2 installed or you won't be able to flash the ROMs. Just pick whatever you like most.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Leandre20:
Thankyou so much is their a stock rom i can flash it back too if anything goes wrong

and also i take it that d2att is the AT&T US version of the S3
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Apocalypse487:
Yes, there is a thread for it in development. It should be posted in the thread labelled directory. Make a nandroid too.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oilslickjim:
Hi - I am brand new here and have spent a couple of days working out a couple of problems I have had with Thunderbolt ROM V2 Jelly Bean. The first problem I had was no sound coming from the Samsung S2 dock, I read around tried a few different solutions but nothing worked. I did happen to find an excellent Playstore App called 'Dock Sound Redirector' and this did the job for me.

However, after leaving for some shopping today I have found a major problem with the ROM which is that I cannot receive a data signal for most of my apps, except strangely - Facebook. I get connection errors on my news apps, flipboard fails, twitter fails etc. So this is a major problem and defeats the purpose of having a smart phone.

I have an international Galaxy S2.

So - so far I have flashed the radio with at least 3 different zips and nothing has worked. I downloaded a network switch tool that allowed me to better access the protocols such as CDMA, GSM and so on. No effect.

Has anyone had the same issue and has any ideas about solving this one?

On install I just took the default kernel (although I have no idea what that means) which was the dream kernel.

Really appreciate it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bunnehz:
to cut it short, phone fell out of the car and when i realised it was gone and went looking, it got run over by a car. the front screen is absolutely shattered, ill upload pics. not only this but i imagine the external screen is broken too, as it only black screens, aside from the buttons either side of the home button which light up..

ttp://i.imgur.com/ZS8qV.jpg

add a H to see the pic.

what are my options? I'm not sure if its insured, its on a plan but how much is it to get it repaired?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The_Fallen_angel:
first things first call you carrier to see if it is insured if it is great send in have them fix it if not you best bet would probaly ebay or some other site like ebay to get a new phone and you can also sell your phone to one of those recycle sites to help you with money to buy a new one but as i stated above check with your carrier first
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bunnehz:
Its not insured, but I'm hoping they can possibly put a new phone on my plan while I finish paying off this current phone (1 year).
[HTC EVO 3D] qwasderf:
I wanted to relock my phone in order to upgrade the stock firmware. Is there a way to relock it while keeping it S-Off?
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
All you have to do is flash one of the zips from here to upgrade your firmware: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1673377

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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hokiemoto:
Any tips/tricks to preventing connection to attwifi without turning wifi off? It's speed is horrible in most places, and would just rather stay hspa+/LTE.

I've tried deleting WISPr_Android22_postpaid.apk in /system/app, yet it still seems to connect. Is it going to connect whether we like it or not because it's in our data plans?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Jirv311:
There's a check box in Advanced wireless settings to turn that off.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hokiemoto:
Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] brushrop03:
Is there a way to change these buttons in Touchwiz? Say I want the Home button to open Google Now instead of S Voice. I'm using CM10 and you can do all kinds of customizations.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] brocktice:
I just found an app called Home 2 Shortcut that seems to fix this, albeit only for the home button.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] liquidzoo:
Is there a launcher similar to (or exactly, lol) Launcher 7 that is compatible with the NT? I'm curious, mostly for my kids. Launcher 7 on the Market says it's not compatible with my device (possibly due to the fact that I'm running CM10).
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Solar.Plexus:
You could try to sideload Launcher 7 on your NT and see if it works alright.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype7:
OK, so I recently upgraded to stock JB, and while I was doing so, I realized that my TF300T would not connect to my PC via USB. It won't transfer files, charge, adb won't recognize it, fastboot won't recognize it. I'm on Ubuntu 12.04, but I also tried it on my Windows partition and even another PC. I tried every single port on my machine and none of them work, so it isn't that. If I plug the USB cord into the adapter and plug it into the wall it will charge, but that's it. Any ideas? I'm thinking it might be either the hardware in the tablet or the cord is bad.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype7:
Shall I take the silence as an "I have no clue" and try to get a different cord/send in tablet for warranty? That's what I figured anyways, not much else I can think of to try.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Probably won't help but since JB I have the same situation with two asus cords and an off brand cord ( total three cords ). I have Mint 12, OS X 10.6 and 10.7.

On my previous unit ( different brand ) info for mounting was provided in default.prop, not on this unit and I have yet to investigate further.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype7:
Insteresting. Your problem is the same? It doesn't sound like a mounting issue though, adb/fastboot don't work. Can someone else with working usb post their default.prop to compare?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I didn't explain well enough. default.prop on this unit is not used as a config to set usb mounts for sdcard and Removable/MicroSD access. I have yet to investigate what file is used for this configuration. It's on my list but there are several other things ranked higher which I'm presently working with.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sib64:
Try this:

I'm not the author of this process, but apparently it works.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] igloohed73:
U try reinstalling drivers?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype7:
Already got a warranty replacement, thanks though. Drivers weren't the problem, I tried on Linux.
[Sony Tablet S] sozah:
After reading through and spending hours thinking I couldnt get the driver installed, i finally got this message

Im running a Sony Tablet S

Android version 4.0.3 (release 1a)

Kernal Version 2.6.39.4 integ-build@build5 #1

Build number TISU0R0310110

what other details do you need? is there any way i can help solve this problem?

Cheers,

Sozah
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
You did not read enough :)

AIO is only compatible with HC 3.2.1 generally less than kernel 10.

Anyway ICS root is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

You may need to sign your own VpnFaker and replace the one in the tar.gz

After that smooth sailing, run the bat file from binary and follow the on screen prompt.

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] sozah:
I was reading the wrong thread, thats why.

this is already looking far more promising already

much appreciated
[Sony Tablet S] sozah:
how does one sign their own vpnfaker?
[Sony Tablet S] stifilz:
I have added to my FAQ http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30099315#post30099315

Look there, under manual method there is a link to sign own vpnfaker etc

Stifilz
[Sony Tablet S] sozah:
Success!!!

after http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31541790&postcount=1 this lengthy process, i now have SU working and can do my backups.....now to move on in search of a custom rom.

thanks for the point in the right direction
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] The_Fallen_angel:
I have searched around the net and the play store and found only a couple of possiable solutions to this. As i am a big trekkie i would like to see a great star trek theme ( LCARS ) the few i found on the store are pretty good but i loose a bit of functionaility with them if any one has ever found a good working Lcars theme for the galaxy s2 i would be greatful for any info or links regarding this
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mahanddeem:
Hello

Did anybody try those 2 Gingerbread radios with stock at&t ICS ? do they work ? are they really not compatible with ICS ?

I had better voice quality with UCLA3 ... data speeds are the same compaired to my current radio UCLF6

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jyazzie110:
I believe they only work with GB roms.....sumone plz correct me if im wrong
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] lazer77:
I don't see how it could hurt to try.. maybe i'm wrong, not sure.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mahanddeem:
No buddy it might hurt at times , messing with radio may corrupt efs or make some serious problems ... I am asking if somebody might tried it before ..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crashpsycho:
i tested it back when i was kn nexus mod and ut didnt work well battery drain crazy because radio was searching crazy for signal and calls would drop i just wiuldbt recommend
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mahanddeem:
Thanks man , about the alsamixer , did you just change these entries :

Headset_vr_tx

Headset_vt_rx

Headset_vt_tx

to 50 with apply on boot then save ??

did you change anything else ?

Why just we know what this app changes and do it without any app ? it's xda here not a fashion forum lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crashpsycho:
yeah i just changed those sections only some people say they saw on increase in volumes other didn't i haven't tried on stock. Alsa mixer is something that is also used in Linux for volume formula
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mahanddeem:
Thanks man for sharing this...How much did you put in those entries ? I'm also on stock rooted deodexed ICS...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] crashpsycho:
I just kept it to 50 at first for testing if it works then you can go higher but only recommend at highest 80
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] rockerblood:
hey guys just wanna share this new discover when surfing the google play. i think this launcher fits on our sgs player nd our taste too..

check this out.

Requirements: Android 2.1 and up

Overview: Smart Launcher is an innovative launcher characterized by a minimalist design, low memory usage and an user-friendly UI that let you start any application with a few taps.

It is currently the only launcher on the store to features automatic cataloging of installed apps!

This is the first version

Features:

- Main screen with Quick Start

- Drawer organized by categories

- Ready to use without special configurations.

- Support for Live Wallpaper and screens of different sizes.

- Support of set of icons for Launcher Pro and ADW Launcher

What's in this version:

0.9.12

License check removed, it's useless I update this app weekly, spend 1,79€ is easier than download a pirate version every week.

New icon.

Google Play "metronome bug" fixed;

Clock clickable on Xperia S;

Minor changing.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree&feature=search_result

credits to,

GinLemon
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] spartacus279:
Looks nice :)

Im going to try it right now , but it looks like it has a very fast ui and suburb design.

EDIT: Yeah its really cool! Thanks for the great find!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] UnsignedZero:
Very nice. Go Launcher EX is getting bloat so this is worth a shot. Thanks for the post.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Psycho29388:
Nice find, but I don't really like it.

I'll stick with Launcher Pro for now.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] the playa!:
I'll check it out!

Edit: its an OK launcher... kinda like it
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] mwclark7:
Been using it since last night. I like it's concept the more i use it. Very different. So far it's light, fast and smooth. I'm also getting better battery life with it versus Holo Launcher. I have suggested to the author to add a couple of things. 1, i would like to be able to add main categories in the drawer. 2, i would like to be able to move/organize app icons within a category. There is an update for it now that adds more features like being able to hide the clock. Being able to press right in the center of the wheel icons and make them disappear and reappear.

Having fun with it and may start using it all the time if it keeps evolving. I use the Home Smack app for switching launchers. It makes trying out new ones a breeze.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] rockerblood:
thanks guys, since its full internet nd gaming device so no need launcher phone like coz its a gaming device :)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] jmindset:
Perfect. Thanks for sharing. I'm new favorite launcher
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] DZonikg:
ADW launcher EX had I giant update and now its more then perfect ..its so so fast and tons off options..I am runing on GB and just can't enought how good it is.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] QuanticZero97:
Stock for stock gb, trebuchet for ics.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tcat007:
I just put Holo on mine (that I am giving away to 10 year old). Much less bloated than Go. Very easy to use. I may try the OP one tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] mwclark7:
OMG DZonikg you are right. I installed ADW Launcher EX yesterday and my God am I impressed. I didn't think Launcher Pro could be beat but this baby is slick. Very smooth with lots of features without being too bloated. Thanks for the tip on the update.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] paulojur:
Holo Launcher is very good.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] GuestD0577:
For some time I've used Go Launcher EX and thought it was the best. Once I tried Xperia I was immediately hooked! However, it seems Xperia was the cause of a good deal of my device's problems. I had to switch back to TouchWiz for now to determine any further problems.

Regardless, I still say Xperia is a top notch launcher if for nothing else than it's unique approach to handling Android.

I'll try the launcher in the OP's post but I have my concerns with something so different. I'll give it a shot and see how it works. At this point, stability is key for me and my Galaxy Player lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] rockerblood:
wow i tried xperia launcher and it suits on my nexus s:)

Sent from my Nexus S™ i9020A
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Skylin95:
Good

Good launcher

short lag on my Gplayer
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Munemasa:
I'm using Nemus Launcher and I'm very happy with it https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLm5lbXVzdGVjaC5sYXVuY2hlciJd

I tested Lightning Launcher but I didn't like it.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] xelectronicax:
i love nemus! this one is actually not that bad either :)

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---------- Post added at 08:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:25 AM ----------

great minimilistic launcher! love it so far! thanks! :)

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[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] jmindset:
Where can I download xperia launcher for SGP?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] xelectronicax:
There's one called "xperia arc launcher" or you can just flash "eryigit custom rom" and it's default one. :)

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