yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osm0sis:
Yes, but the OTA route is still safest since you could run into system settings incompatibility between 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 just dirty flashing it. Read my other post (#35). Dirty flashing 4.1.2 system.img is probably safe. Dirty flashing 4.1.1 and then the OTA to 4.1.2 is definitely safe.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comminus:
There is wisdom in your words of caution, and if people feel safer flashing the 4.1.1 system.img then applying the OTA rather than directly applying the 4.1.2 system.img and boot.img, then that's fine - six of one, half-dozen the other.

There is nothing in the OTA updater-script that will modify the data partition.

This is an incredibly simplified overview of actions performed:

sha1 hashes of all assets to be patched are verified

files (~230) in /system are patched, followed by patching the kernel

files to patch the recovery partition on boot are added to /system

permissions are set

the bootloader is written

lastly build.prop is patched

If you had flashed the 4.1.1 system.img and then immediately applied the ota, your /system and kernel are now identical to what is supplied in the 4.1.2 factory image, any issues you face related to user data would be identical in either situation. The difference is just the number of steps taken to achieve the same result.

I'm not explaining the details to be a jerk or argumentative, rather I think it is important for people to understand what actions are performed in this update.

tl;dr - I agree with osm0sis :good:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osm0sis:
Haha and I agree with you. :good:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lanwarrior:
UPDATE: I was able to "fix" my N7, thanks to everyone help and "comminus" for sending the necessary files!

Here's the breakdown on my issue and solution, so that others who experience the same thing know how to resolve it:

I. Nexus 7 state

- Rooted

- Unlocked

- CWM installed through ROM Toolbox

- Battery Icon modified via http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1819550. This modified the SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex,

II. Issues

- Receive 4.1.2 via OTA, but got "assert failed"

- DId a "sideload" upgrade - update OK but then I lost all UI. That is: top bar have no clock, icon, etc. Bottom Bar have no back or home button. I also received a "SystemUI error" all the time.

Issue: SystemUI was modified and the upgrade check for this file, which failed.

III. Fix

Since now I am already running 4.1.2 but with broken SystemUI, I had to:

a. Get the SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex from 4.1.1. (NOT 4.1.2) - thanks to comminus!

b. Put these 2 files into /system/apps and change permission to RW-R--R--

c. Reboot

d. Sideload the upgrade again

e. Problem solved!

However, I still don't have CWM, I have to try installing this again either via the Nexus Toolkit or ROM Toolbox. Any suggestion before I messed up everything again? :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebianoti:
I gave up, i got it working yesterday but backing up with clockwork mount it ruined my whole damn Nexus 7, normally SD-CARD is SD-CARD but after backing up, SD-CARD created a back up inside the root folder (Storage) and basically deleted almost everything inside the actual SD-Card folder, apps wouldn't work, everything was just ****** up beyond repair it seems, i restored back to 4.1.1, apps now work but sd-card isn't being used it's using Storage in the root folder which has sd-card.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lanwarrior:
Thanks for the heads-up! Sorry to hear about the issue, but that is a serious bug if CWM will delete the EXISTING SDCARD folder to create a new one. I was about to install it but now I am holding back.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comminus:
I just booted in to CWM 6.0.1.0-touch and created a backup without issue on stock 4.1.2.

The directory /sdcard is a symbolic-link to /storage/sdcard0, which is entirely normal.

Could you specify which version of CWM you were using and the state of your device - Android version, if using a custom kernel, rom, etc.

Could you provide some screenshots of your Nexus 7's directory layout?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lanwarrior:
Where did you get this version? Nexus Toolkit or ROM Manager.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comminus:
I downloaded it from http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.1.0-grouper.img and flashed with fast boot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] severinca:
what's one thing that you thought you would never use your phone for but you did?

I for example used my note for an emergency bike light .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] simbill:
definitely the calendar.. ive never used a paper/laminated dry erase one before so i figured i wouldn't electronically either lol.. the calculator too. always there when in need!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ch1pn3ss:
Mine ends up being a conversation starter...

"Holy smokes, is that a phone??"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] johnrippa:
I never thought that I would use my phone as my primary media consumption device. I had always used my smartphones for on the go browsing but now I find myself grabbing the note without thinking even though a laptop and desktop are within arms reach. I never feel that frustration of everything being just a little bit to small to truly enjoy anymore.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Mad383Max:
This is the exact opposite of me. I have gone through 10 years of pdas and cell phones combinations looking for that one device that would cover both and give me a pc like experience. now i have it.:):):)

It is so much quicker to whip out my phone and get info while others are booting/logging into their laptops atmeetings.

Back on topic: guess it would be gaming. I'm getting older now and just don't game as much now that my kids are all pretty much grown up but playing asphalt 7 on here is a trip.

from a galaxy far far away....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 9wire:
I actually prefer tapatalk to my PC now, and I do a fair amount of browsing while I watch TV. My phones have been my primary source of music playing for quite awhile, I have about 11gb of music, 32gb SD card. Surprisingly you can watch a movie on the phone pretty easily, my complaint is the lack of a front speaker, this is a glaring omission to me, they want us to use our smart phones for all kinds of media, but you have to cup your hand behind the speaker to hear it. We have front facing cameras, give me a speaker, too.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Mad383Max:
I just use a good set of noise canceling earbuds.

from a galaxy far far away....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 9wire:
All due respect, but that's a workaround. Lots of times I'm trying to show somebody a YouTube video, can't hear it, or I might want to watch a Netflix, and need to be able to hear my kids in the other room.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] johnrippa:
Agreed
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Mad383Max:
Hearing the kids is understandable. Mine are older now so i am trying not to hear them... Just kidding

Are there substantially louder phones out there? This is the loudest phone i have had and usually people remark on how loud it it is.

from a galaxy far far away....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EliteFencer123:
Hello there! :)

Hi im new here but i know a lot of things on computer and rooting some android tab and phones, but i need a help here... My friend bought a Chinese Tablet and he ask me to root it. There is no Settings for USB Debugging mode so I Download the ShowVersions.apk So i can access the Hidden option "usb debug" then I tried to root it using GingerBreak first but nothing happened. Then I search about this Superpad and I found 1 post here in xda-developers and I it says to use z4root but it doesn't work too. The last thing I do is use the SuperOneClick-v2.3.3

but an error occured:

Missing Driver! The following device does not have drivers installed: MID USB\VID_18D1&PID_1F00&MI_00

So please anyone help me rooting this device. :crying::crying:

here's an Info about the device, i used the ShowVersion:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EliteFencer123:
Anyone please Response???
[Motorola Atrix 2] SeekerLoki:
Since you've already wiped your data, you might as well use the FXZ. Make sure your battery is charged. Check the beginners thread for instructions and links to everything you'll need. Once you've successfully done that, you can OTA to 2.3.6 and then OTA to ICS. **NOTE** once you are on ICS, currently there is no way to FXZ.

Good Luck!
[Motorola Atrix 2] hi_john:
i have tried doing fxz but its showing an error or step 6 and my battery is low now i put my phone on charge its not even charging :( seems like i have list my phone
[Motorola Atrix 2] SeekerLoki:
With a regular cable, you can't charge the phone in fastboot / recovery. You still have several options to charge your battery:

1. Swap batteries with somebody

2. Buy external battery charger

3. Buy a factory cable

4. The macgyver method (just do a search for it...)

As far as the FXZ goes, What is step 6? What is the error it is showing? You might have the wrong FXZ. My first guess is you are using the 2.3.5 FXZ. If you are on 2.3.6, then you will need the one modified for 2.3.6.
[Motorola Atrix 2] hi_john:
thank you everyone my device is alive :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Fly-n-High:
With the Sprint variant of this phone, does any one have any ideas of a Apk and Mod combo that utilizes the camera to it's fullest potential? Anyone with kids will especially like this, there is nothing that rocks as much as catching those priceless moments on film. I'm on the stock kernel, JB (The Domination rules)ICS, and LIH (base and). My goal is quality, resolution, and bit rare. An advanced zoom would be kool also.

Any suggestions are welcomed......
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Naddict:
Go to Q and A... Thanks bud :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lorjay589:
Wow never fails lmao. This is crazy. Well

We love party, we just rock out,

we in here, Me no lock out!!!!!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rwright64:
Waiting on op to tell us were all dbags for not answering his question and we'll be all set!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Fly-n-High:
Further Explanation

My questions does apply to the Forum Title. My questions relate directly to the Sprint variant of the SGSIII, and the camera. Specifically the development side to improve it. Development of the Apk. Is how program improvements are implemented and bugs are fixed.

A combination of the application combined with the mods are important from a systems standpoint. So my question is more than skin deep p. I apologize if this is in the wrong location, but Its not a joke. Mods please move, if needed.

Thanks for the support(previous people who replied here), sorry if I was boring you and wasting your time. I'm not a Pro like you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] .Bambino:
Still belongs in Q and A. Development of ROM not apks. If not Q and A somewhere other then here.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BigRitz:
oh Heck yea IBFTL hahahaha

flame on haha

jk but those poor baby seals arent goin to be to happy!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Pete7ate:
That's depends what you like.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shiftr182:
Your QUESTION is a QUESTION, there is a forum for that. What did you develop to put this in development?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rwright64:
And there ya go!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Fly-n-High:
Thanks for clarifying the policy. I just didn't wanna clutter Josh's Thread with this question, cause I'm running his work.

.. . .

I didn't develop anything, my interpretation of this Forum was Applications and their improvements also. If its. Wrong then please have the mods move or delete it. Sorry to inconvenience.........
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Fly-n-High:
Amazing

It's amazing that when I originally posted this thread how many negative responses that were received because it was in the wrong forum area. I was flamed because a couple of idiots that had nothing better to do then criticize me. I'm new here and 'naddict' & 'Bambino' were the only members that were cordial about posting in the wrong forum.

Now, not one person has responded with any information about the topic itself. Amazing to see how much people love to hate and not to help. Read the Bible people, God's Word will help set you free! Help your fellow man in need, don't look the other way or show disgust. The two people I'm referring to are senior members here, what a joke!

There is always ten people to tell you that what you have done is wrong, but try to get ten people to help you fix it!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BigRitz:
First let me apolgize for my comment if it any way hurt you feelers bro , In Before The Lock is something we all do on the forum for fun and you took it way to personal I didnt mean anything by , others that know me know that is not my thing or what I do to people especially if I had gone into your thread in the proper section. So please take it for what it is worth , as your thread as/or wouldve been moved and your questions will be answered by someone especially since they are here in the q/a section looking to help or find help like yourself.

Again I apologize about my actions and promise my intention was not to scare you away it was all in good fun.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Fly-n-High:
Thanks

Thanks BigRitz, but it was not you who I was referring to. I'm not here to flame/bash, but let's just say rhyming in combat will get ya killed! Chances are I'm more educated then both of them combined. I'm not looking for problems just answers.

Flame on.......
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
well now its in Q&A so can we maybe get some answers (assuming their are any of course :)

LOVE the speed of the new camera and they have DRAMATICALLY improved low light performance AND ALSO dramatically improves LLP of the front facing camera.

anyway here is something I WANT SO BADLY.

Focus Lock. or Infinity lock. it still has "hunting" issues in low contrast low light situations (such as fireworks) really annoying. it boggles the mind there is no infinity lock or even a simple focus lock on such a powerful device.
[Galaxy Note II General] hykhleif:
i miss the great devs on sgs3 forum there so many great chefs, here its so quiet and kinda boring
[Galaxy Note II General] Tidbits:
The device isn't out everywhere yet. Out of contract price is a bit high so there may be some delay.
[Galaxy Note II General] americasteam:
Wow! Are you kidding? I'm pretty pleased with how development is going. :)
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
It's been only available for a week.....
[Galaxy Note II General] Jrockttu:
Looking over at the Dev forum it looks pretty good so far. We can't even get the phone in the US yet. I'll be jumping from Skyrocket to Note 2 as soon as it's available here, and I know a lot of Devs will as well. Just give it a few weeks after it's available in the US and Canada and you'll have a ton of ROM choices.
[Galaxy Note II General] chunology:
People like you make baby Jesus cry....
[Galaxy Note II General] toofank:
Its like a week since release and we got good stuff.
[Galaxy Note II General] fantasytozi:
The development even quicker than that for Note 1 previously. Couldn't be happier
[Galaxy Note II General] Livebyte:
Speaking from experience, not many devs want to develop for non-Nexus devices, let alone phablets.
[Galaxy Note II General] tjpallares:
There's going to be a decent amount of devs making ROMs for this device. All high end phones are going to have good development. But you do have to realize that not everyone wants a huge phone, so there won't be as many devs as the sgs3. But there will be enough development definitely.
[Galaxy Note II General] Anas M.I:
Its great as of now, and it will eventually get better and better.

I too have something great for galaxy note 2, But the problem is that I am not allowed to post it in the development section because I need 10 helpful posts.

So stay tuned......
[Galaxy Note II General] gee2012:
Are you for real! Indie Mike1986 Wanam Mskip Chainfire Andreilux and other chefs. The device is out for a week lol ;)
[Galaxy Note II General] @home:
It rocks on stock for now - Why the rush to dump stock?
[Galaxy Note II General] gee2012:
Post it on dropbox or drive.
[Galaxy Note II General] Lennyuk:
Some people get addicted to just flashing for the sake of it so they look for new things to flash and can't find anything...

it doesn't matter to them that everyone is largely offering identical roms just under different names
[Galaxy Note II General] Anas M.I:
I second you on that :cool:
[Galaxy Note II General] Sebring5:
I couldn't agree more. The whole point of custom ROM's is to add value to the product. I find it difficult at this point to see how a custom ROM could add value. The ROM is very fast and has features you cannot find elsewhere. There is minimal need for additional features or more speed. No need to return to Android basics or use CyanogenMod. Custom ROMs will add value when they can add newer versions of Android. If someone can port Android 4.1.2 without losing S Note, S Planner and multiview, then there would be value added.
[Galaxy Note II General] EdgaBimbam:
to be honest, i miss these devs,their works for note2 :

Chainfire root+cwm recovery

siyah kernel

Rom devs we have really good, like mike, indie, wanam.
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Exactly, and those are elite developers. The fact that Indie, Wanam and Mike 1986 are here in a week is incredible. You can expect Franco and gokhanmoral too.
[Galaxy Note II General] EdgaBimbam:
gokhan wont come, asked him. He only support devices what he ownz :/
[HTC Rezound] kidfearless:
I know The answer is in the forums somewhere, but i can't seem to find it. I've tried searching for an answer on Google but i only seem to get news about the new update. if someone could please help me, or show me a thread that could help i would appreciate it.
[HTC Rezound] Evocm7:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1660345
[HTC Rezound] kidfearless:
i'm on ics, will this guide still work?
[HTC Rezound] Evocm7:
Yes. Unlocking is the same procedure. The s-off procedure should be as well.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] inmnbob:
Turn on the underlined spell check feature that is in ICS. This could be an option for those that want itlike it is on the HTC line. It would make using a Bluetooth keyboard realistic. To use this in business without spell checking is crazy. Don't understand why Touchwiz would remove this.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] caaznkid:
Try posting on samsung's facebook page....xda is not samsung lol
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] inmnbob:
They cruise here for the real info
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] caaznkid:
lol too bad they never do anything about our problems....like the emmc brickbug. sigh.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] eagleeyetom:
I'm afraid that Samsung's devs, CEO's or other staff don't go here to read users concerns. Try to e-mail them or use some social media.

Thread closed.
[HTC Wildfire S] NasiJagung:
Hello im just few weeks buy this HWS not yet root or anything...

what i want to ask is..

1. How i can uninstall some app from this phone? not 3rd party app but like app preinstalled from HWS because i never use it and its eats to much internal memory...,

2. It's save to uninstall preinstalled app from this HWS ?

3. If rooting is nessecery what should i do first, please tell me the step (like unlock bootloader or anything), because i familiar with my other android from samsung and its quite easy to do everything than this HWS :confused:

_THANKS
[HTC Wildfire S] rioachim:
1. with SystemCleanup from Google Play Store. Uninstalling a system app will not make more space (because system apps are on a different partition). Instead, you can use this app to make space and update already existing systems apps (because normally updates take up from your available space, e.g. google maps update).

2. it's not safe to delete everything you see. I have successfully uninstalled: HTC Trends, Weather & News, Google search (can be reinstalled from google play), HTC Quick search, Gmail (can be reinstalled from google play), HTC Likes, HTC Widget Likes, HTC Photo widget (has a memory leak bug), YouTube, HTC Tips. I have updated all other system apps and I still have 2mb left for future updates.

3. rooting is needed and for this you should start searching and reading. first: unlock bootloader (go to www.htcdev.com, erases everything on phone), second: install cwm recovery image (i find it easier to be done through fastboot commands), third: install superuser (su) zip from cwm recovery
[HTC Wildfire S] NasiJagung:
oke i'll check on those threads....

.........................

edit : i already go to htcdev i want to ask the ROM number its same with software number ? :confused:
[HTC Wildfire S] Lt.Win:
Yes.
[HTC Wildfire S] NasiJagung:
okay i already login, but when i look on list i didn't find any ROM number same with may phone...

because my HWS already unlocked from spesific provider im from indonesia

thanks
[HTC Wildfire S] vedang81:
Are you asking about the number in RUU section of unlocking bootloader page in htcdev.com

Sent from my Android lappy
[General Questions and Answers] SUPERNUMBER:
I have an interesting decision to make. Sprint is cancelling my account because I overran my roaming minutes for several months, apparently since I started a new job in a low coverage area. I tried explaining that I received no warning about it while the heavy usage was occurring, and that I could easily change the settings on my phone to limit roaming data usage, but apparently the decision is final. They were nice enough to offer waiving the ETF, but the rep said that the only way I could continue using Sprint was if I started a new account. For better or worse, I'm not under contract come Nov. 1.

Now here's what I'm pondering. I really like Sprint's value with unlimited data at a low price, and I don't really mind their low speed connection and OK coverage, so I did consider just restarting a new account. But Verizon is enticing me with better coverage and LTE. On top of that, I own a Photon 4G, one of the phones that qualify for Motorola's $100 upgrade rebate, which I could use to get what is now a very seductive Razr Maxx HD. The only thing stopping me is the cost of Verizon data plans. But I really haven't decided yet.

What should I do? Is there a way for a cheapskate to reconcile with Verizon? Is Sprint's service worth the squeeze?
[General Questions and Answers] adammwhiles:
Verizon all the way... Cost of data plans are worth it considering level of service and device selection is better in my opinion. Sprint will end unlimited soon anyways just like everyone else.
[General Questions and Answers] Sinker1345:
I like Verizon coverage, it's the best out of any of the other carriers I have had, but I don't like the fact they kicked the boot loader on my s3 and that they are basically blocking Google wallet.

That being said it's not anything I am leaving them over the coverage is just too good and I have already missed in Google wallet.
[General Questions and Answers] gagdude:
Sprint definitely has the slowest data. Verizon is the best carrier all around but for its excellent coverage and speeds you get high prices.

Depends all on what you want, to be honest. Since you pretty much get what you pay for.

Sprint? End unlimited? With their slow speeds nobody will actually use enough data for them to consider it:p just playin

But Tmobile recentlyy brought back unlimited, so it looks like its not quite out of fashion yet...
[General Questions and Answers] noesilva:
You might be able to take over someones unlimited plan on Verizon . But even capped its miles better then sprint. What good is unlimited dial up speeds