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[Desire General] simon12:
Um, without wanting to get into an argument, I did do it correctly as was confirmed two posts earlier by jmcclue. There is obviously some sort of problem that none of us have been able to detect.

I brought up the subject of forcing the phone to a2sd and that it may be a contributing factor. Now, I know that when I carried out that task (in an earlier post I put the link to what I did) I did not partition the sd card. But unfortunately if that has had an effect there is no suggestion yet as to how to undo that a2sd trick. It states in one of the guides I read here that if the phone is tricked into performing a2sd then it may affect the rooting.

I may not be an android expert but I know my way around windows and macs enough to be able to install, run, delete apps and programs, download and install drivers, etc. I am trying to suggest specific issues (like a2sd) that may be a contributing factor in the hope that one of you experts might get a clue and be able to offer a solution.

In all, as frustrating as this is for me, you can be sure that someone else has probably had similar issues and in the future this thread may help someone out - if they can wade thru 9-10 pages!
[Desire General] colin_404:
open a cmd window, then cd to the revolutionary .exe and see if the cmd window closes when it runs.

If it does try this ( Go to Start > Accessories > right click on Command Prompt and select "Run As..." Select "the following user" and "Administrator".) then do it again. Or u can do this first.

And if there is anything else connected via usb plug it out just in case.
[Desire General] simon12:
Well this is beyond a friggin joke. Neither method works. Either debugging causes the phone to disconnect from the pc, or the phone is never found by the pc, or unrevoked runs and then gives up, or revolutionary starts then gives up, or something else happens that prevents it all happening.

Basically thiis rooting is a friggin joke, the internet is full of forums with people complaining about all these problems, suggestions range from installing and uninstalling drivers, turning on and off stuff, redownloading perfectly good files in case they are not good, trying different computers, and on and on and on and on and on and on and on.....

basicaly if it works you are lucky. These programs are not reliable and are buggy.

I know how to use a friggin computer, I know how to use a friggin phone, I have read enough that I am now totally conversant with what is supposed to happen compared to a few days ago when I was totally green.

On paper, this is easy if you follow directions. But when you are let down by crap software and twenty different suggestions as to why things don't work then ife is too short.

People will read these ten pages and decide that I have no idea what I am doing. This is untrue as I am an intelligent, methodical person who has checked everything three times over before leaping in and yet is totally let down by the quality of the software. I may not be a geek but I also know shoddy software when I see it and perhaps I can try longer to sort out some else's mess but tbh, I can't be bothered.

I'll go get that S3, get jb on it ota and be done with it.

What a waste of my time.
[Desire General] abaaaabbbb63:
Well, it's your fault for having the best PC...

Everyone here rooted and s-offed successfully, so either you have done something wrong that we don't know of, or your friend's PC is a piece of junk.
[Desire General] erklat:
There is next to no chance that someone with bortak's awesome guide fails to root. The only potential waste of time there would be Jellybean on your phone.
[Desire General] MidnightDevil:
Dude if someone wants to use Jelly or ICS and can live without the missing functionalities it's their option. Stop mentioning users decisions to try beta software as a "waste of time" because its still thank's to that, there is still some development.

Yes, same applies to all GB firmwares out there that you love and admire. :P

@simon12, I'm sorry you encountered issues with the procedure, truth is almost anyone does it with no problems at all. I did.

There are a lot of things that can make a simple procedure go wrong, but don't go saying it's buggy software and nothing works because 90% of the users here got their phone rooted using the same guide and apps, 5% rooted and never came back and you my friend are on the 5% left that still not rooted because had issues doing so, but the numbers are not wrong, 90% is a whole lotta people out there and if the 5% are complaining everywhere they sure do a lot of noise.
[Desire General] colin_404:
Those who succeed never give up

Those who give up never succeed.

just look at what u have learned Simon, that macs are only good for itunes.
[Desire General] simon12:
You know, I have purposefully avoided turning this into a mac v pc debate as it always becomes a boring mud-slinging contest between folks who have nothing better to do. I shall maintain that position by saying that your comment only highlights your ignorance about anything outside of the PC world (other than Android of course).
[Desire General] mattytheflasher:
straight up just search shi? i worked it out without a pc and I'm a welder boiler maker by trade rooted n s offed it in 15mins
[Desire General] colin_404:
Well I know some Linux and some Webos, but as for the ignorance I think it belongs to apple, not wanting any software running on their system except their own. Oh I've also jailbroke a few iphones for people and built a Hackintosh but u know that was just boring.

But maybe ur right and my ignorance means I can root and s-off android phones so be it.

So its not about mac v pc its about compatability and a mac is good for devices with an "i" at the beginning.
[Desire General] simon12:
I could argue this point for hours, about how since getting into mac I spend about 10% of the time I used to 'maintaining' the computer, about how it just works, about how it is compatible with 'almost' everything - not android rooting obviously!, about how it runs silently, about how it holds it's value far more on the used market, about the lack of viruses, lack of adware and malware...I could go on. Great, you use windows. Great, I'm happy. I never once had a swipe at windows users in this thread, it would be too easy. I am happy with my choice and I feel liberated after years of Bill Gates' monstrosity. Apple is a global player and I do not agree with all of their methods. I also put fuel in my car and I hate the oil companies too. Unless I go and live in a yurt, and eat raw vegetables for the rest of my life I have to put up with multi nationals. Hardly a reason to give up Apple and go to Windows.
[Desire General] simon12:
Well, for anyone who may still care, I managed to day toi successfully root, s-off and partition the phone. F..k knows how as I did nothing different and used the same pc I have been using for the past three days. On the last ever attempt it worked seamlessly. I am now trying to make sense of links2sd and seem to be winning. Wish I could move the Google Maps app across to the sd partition I made (ext3).

Anyway, I am getting the phone back to how I like it and am looking next at flashing my first rom so I'll have to see how that goes. If there's a reliable version of ics out there I'd love to use it.

So thanks to those who tried to help and were patient with me. Your advice did help although in the end it seems fate also lent a hand. And I am also very impressed with this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1016084 .Although I used revolutionary in the end, I did use the videos to help me thru everything else and they are superb. I highly recommend them.
[Desire General] jmcclue:
glad u got it sorted in the end. my laptop is the same, (windows lol) it works and runs programs when it wants and connects to my phone whenever it feels like it, so i agree that not everything works because of the user doing it wrong, sometimes its down to the computer, i only know too well, hense all the threads with PB99IMG methods iv created :o

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Desire General] colin_404:
I am happy to hear that Simon, so u didnt give up after all, and I think apple and ios is very good for certain things this just isnt one of them.In the Church I work in we use nothing but Apple products because they control the sound desk and anyting media related far better.

And in my ignorance if I can help you in the future i would be glad to.
[Desire General] MidnightDevil:
Good to know you haven't gave up on youself :)

There are great roms out there, feel free to flash a ton of them in a row, as long as you spend at least 5 minutes with each lol.

Don't forget to leave a Thank you for the developers who work hard to bring us these 'toys' :)

Also, always (and this is serious), always read the |op| (thread start, first post).

It's still some learning curve ahead, you still need to learn about hboots and stuff like that :b

Good luck!

Let us know how it goes and don't hesitate in asking.
[Desire General] Jns:
Good for you Simon12, im happy you managed to get it done and stuck with it.

Flashing the Desire gives it a whole new freaking life, its an amazing little machine.
[Desire General] simon12:
You may regret offering help given how much I asked for in the previous ten pages!

Yeah I love the way Apple products work but as far as iphone goes I avoided it like the plague. I just love the thought of what you can do with the Android system and I think I am about to really enjoy all of this.
[Desire General] simon12:
Thanks for all the support folks. I feel I am about to enter a world of more fun now things are up and going.
[Desire General] MidnightDevil:
You will never be the same :b
[Desire General] Jns:
I would like to know how you are coming along. Have you managed to flash a rom and if, which one are you running?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jdg2002:
the smilies for this phone SUCK! i have searched high and low and can't find any mods for the smilies.every rom i have tried on this phone has the same smilies. my spare phone is the evo lte and those are some kick-ass smilies. where can i get some of those? thanks in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DrKaotica:
Download a evo lte ROM with smilies you like, extract systemui.apk..

Decompile, find the pngs,

Drop them into a decompiled systemui.apk for this phone renaming if necessary. Recompile.

Prob solved.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] .Bambino:
LOL! Sounds easier said then done but that's pretty much all you need to do. Im trying to do the same with a battery icon.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ReapersDeath:
Pretty much what he said. I use to theme on the original evo but basically just decompile systemui.apk and replace those smileys with the evo lte. Honestly they all suck. I just want stard text smiles lol =p no dumb ones
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rbarcenaslp:
Download go SMS and the go SMS emoji pack problem solved. That SMS app is great.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saber.srod:
Is there a way I can get the apps from playstore that say not compatible? I bought Asphalt 7 but it only works on my dx2.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abaaaabbbb63:
They are not compatible for a reason. Mainly hardware's fault.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcclue:
its probably just an Android thing, like some apps work on Android 2.2+ and some apps will only work on Android 4.+

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saber.srod:
No its not. Firefox says incompatible but I download from somewhere else and it works 100. Same with other apps
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saber.srod:
Asphalt works well on desire. I backed up apk on my dx2 and installed on the desire
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fioscorpion:
sense 4.1

hi. for me it's something totally new to install un unofficial android version so pls don't lol about that.

so, if i have a 2.3.3 original android version on my htc desire, what do i have to do to install "[ROM Port / WIP] - CoolDroid Revolution v9.0 - Sense 4.1" from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1980122 ? :)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erklat:
Your question is fail on so many levels that I shouldn't even bother. Namely, an answer to your question is so thoroughly described over past three years that it can be found on almost every corner. Second, rom you quoted doesn't work that much that if you couldn't restore the rom you just use, the only place your phone would be appropriate for would be garbage bin. Third, totally unrelated in any aspect with the topic here.

---------- Post added at 08:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:55 PM ----------

Yes it does, but on the page you downloaded the apk there is a reason why it is incompatible. It is much better than it was before, but it is too damn slow on Desire that it looks like a joke compared to other browsers. I can't say what would happen on fastrr/better hardware, so that could be a reason too.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kibermailbox:
led notification not work in desire on miui 4.1
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] proadi96:
Again not related to thread.. Lads stay on the track.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Synyster06Gates:
If I don't like the new ROM? I want to try Serenity 1.1, but if there's no way to safely restore my old setup, I don't want to risk it.

Also, if I do like it, can I just restore my data from that nandroid setup?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tonymtl:
If you make nandroid backup to external SD card there is not risk. Some ROMs will erase system or sdcard before install so if you do a backup to internal SD you might loose it. Restoring data might have compatibility issues when going from stock based ROMs to aosp ones.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Synyster06Gates:
I'm going to another stock based ROM. Though it's a JB ROM in stead of ICS
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ATS2:
You can also use Titanium Backup if you have root. You can use that to easily restore apps etc.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Heisenberg420:
ive never heard of a rom erasing your /sdcard. backing up to internal sdcard should be just as safe as backing up to external.

i guess if something goes horribly wrong (like if you flash something not meant for your phone and you brick it) then you wouldn't be able to access your internal sdcard.. then it might benefit to have a backup you could restore on your new phone lol
[HTC One V] samy.iglesias:
HI

Im getting an error during the ota update with red triangle and exclamatory mark in it..so i pressed volume up + Power button to go into the recovery and in it i found some list..please read it and tell me whats wrong wiith the update..

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Verifying update package

Installing Update...

Copying fotaboot to /data/system for customize reload...

Veryfying current system...

assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Flickr.apk". "f37c43ee6f1d4b12067476188abca32355743f7". .....

E:Error in /sdcard/download/OTA_PRIMO_U_ICS_40A_hTC_Asia_India_2.24.720.1_release_276649f47v12108buoscgo-1.zip

(status 7)

Installatioon aborted.

Thats it please tell me what wrong i did in updating..

flashed the boot and recovery from the ota.zip folder i've downloaded because i dont have the boot and recovery of my present version..is that the mistake..???
[HTC One V] dontbelive:
Have you flashed the stock recovery ?

I had this problem.too

You must flash the stock recovery

And have you relocked the bootloader ?
[HTC One V] samy.iglesias:
did you successfully udate??I didnt find the recovery and boot for my version..Do u have them??My current version is 2.09.720.1

thank you
[HTC One V] dontbelive:
Yeahh it was successfull

Ehm you must download ruu for your version and extract the boot.img and recovery.img then you can update
[HTC One V] dontbelive:
Download from here your stock recovery

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28217965
[Verizon Droid Charge] MurrayDawg:
I recently rooted by Charge and I'm just curious what apps everyone has installed?
[Verizon Droid Charge] ijustdontcare:
Power Amp, jrummy's Rom Toolbox, titanium backup, tapatalk, & Holo Launcher.there are many more...

Look at the market and see what ya need!

sent from my Charged Tw3@k3d 3.0b on TrICS5.0
[Verizon Droid Charge] jusliloleme:
Wifi, office, root explorer, backup, and lots more. Way too many to list.
[Verizon Droid Charge] chefthomas99:
You can use jrummy rom toolbox with the charge?
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
Some of the features you can't use, but it otherwise works.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] IAmRelex:
Right now I have an otterbox but recently I've been taking my phone out of my case and it cuts the size in half. What options are out there for a case that won't bulk up my phone?

I've been thinking about trying one of those bumper style cases with one of those clear screen protector type things for the back.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] STomko:
I bought the original samsung ones: http://www.mobimega.com/samsung-efc...iginal-slim-case-twin-pack-for-galaxy-s3.html

there are 2 slim cases in the package (it's transparent, maybe a bit white). Costed me about 8€ for 2 cases. It's good, the only thing that bothers me is the place around micro USB port. If you have bulky cable or charger, the case prevents to plug it in to USB fully, and it's easier to slip out. But works. Really, no big deal.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kingston73:
I just ordered a dba tpu/PC case, I'll let you know how it is when I get it. I think otter box is about as bulky as you can get, really wish there was a lifeproof case for the s3.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Naaser:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DO84M6?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1ManWolfePack:
These are amazing

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-samsung-s3-slim-case-blue-efc-1g6sbec-twin-pack-p35225.htm
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Devilicus:
Personally I really like the Spigen Ultra Thin Air series cases. They really add almost no thickness to the phone at all. However, I should mention they don't fully protect the top and bottom rims of the phone. If you're looking for a bit more protection, the Cruzerlite Androidified cases are pretty nice and very affordable.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rodger-sp:
The DBA thin grip is a good thin case that comes in 5 colors.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rodger-sp:
If the DBA ultra is a 2 part case the 1st layer is TPU and the outer layer is PC.

You can mix and mach the difftent colors for a custom look.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] actng:
i also bought this for about CDN$15.

the fit is so perfect no one knows there even is a case!

it also fits into other cases like belt holsters.

as mentioned it comes in pack of two. i sold the other one for CDN$10 so it only cost me $5 for one. lol
[Galaxy S III Accessories] annulation:
With this case, if you lay the phone down on a flat surface (camera side down), does any part of the phone (i.e. camera) touch the surface? It's hard to tell how thin this is from the pics, but looks cool.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] taphius:
Monoprice has an air case as well as a few TPU cases for cheap. Im happy with the ones i've bought
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Ryno77:
No part of the camera will touch any flat surface... It's protected. Also, if you lay the phone down on the screen it's also protected by this case.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bradputt:
nothing is more slim than samsung original case. NOTHING
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kingston73:
Just curious, why even bother with a case after a certain point? That samsung case is nice looking but will it do anything at all for protection?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] GR0S:
Thin = No Protection
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bradputt:
not really for fall protection, but to prevention of scratches on the back cover.

i did not have any case for my brand new phone for 1 week, and i'm so surprised the amount of micro scratches on the back.

still want to sell the phone when the next nexus phone comes out.
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kassim_soft:
hi everyone

my htc hd7 security unlock in bootloader and usb not driver in bootloader ??

OS verision: 7.10.8773.98

Firmware revision number : 2250.21.51101.206

Hardware revision number :002

bootloader version 5.11.2250.0(134400)

i need downgrade 5.10.2250.0 Bootloader to 4.xxx
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kassim_soft:
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[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cid1001:
Here you go

There is a very handy guide here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1295068
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CHeNoN:
Hi :D

i'm having problem with my sgs3 att, i can't get 4g at all ( i'm only getting E). i tried everything, i flashed different modem and kernel, and not luck :(

i'm running CM10,

modem: I747UCLH1

kernel: 2.0.43-cyanoogenmod-g8403c62

i lost IMEI but i restored

does anyone know how to fix this ?...

thank you, and sorry for my poor english :D
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tonymtl:
The lte is off by default on cm10 you need to change your network mode to lte/gsm and choose att lte APN.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CHeNoN:
thank, but i did that already :(
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tonymtl:
Does your IMEI show 0?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CHeNoN:
how do i find my IMEI ?

thank for the quick replay :D
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tonymtl:
Settings/ about phone/ status
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CHeNoN:
yep i does :D
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tonymtl:
Not good :(

Follow this thread to restore it http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CHeNoN:
thank man you r the best, :D. i will try this
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tonymtl:
Sorry wrong thread, this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CHeNoN:
I restored my IMEI... but still cant get 4g...(still getting E)

note: now im running high on demand rom, cuz i needed touchwiz to recover my IMEI
[HTC Sensation] anthonyly:
So i was wondering if its normal because every ear bud i plug in my phone, the right side is fine but the left side is all weird after rotating it or applying pressure to it, the left side works temporary

is this normal? and how can i fix it?
[HTC Sensation] serio22:
No it's not normal.. Maybe you have a loose or faulty jack
[HTC Sensation] anthonyly:
sigh my power button now this :( so a factory defect?
[HTC Sensation] ziddey:
I wish they'd use more durable jacks. This happens to all my phones eventually.
[HTC Sensation] anthonyly:
my phone is only... 6 months.. , i used to think it was a pair of earbuds but it was actually my phone... do you know if there is a way to clean them?
[HTC Sensation] ziddey:
It's not dirty. The contacts are bent.
[HTC Sensation] anthonyly:
how can you fix this? how does it even happen?
[HTC Sensation] serio22:
If it's only six months, can't you get it fixed under warranty?
[HTC Sensation] roccatkone:
I had this problem once, too. Check wether the plug fits perfectly into the jack! If it doesn't fit 100% (you have to see nothing of the plug) use a needle and clean the jack. I think it's pluff in there. But don't hurt your phone!
[HTC Sensation] anthonyly:
yes i'm pretty sure i can, virgin said that as long as the phone didn't blow up or water damage it might be able..

but then i don't think i can do the whole un rooting thing because it seems too complicated to me
[HTC Sensation] anthonyly:
i use a paper clip and taped and and cleaned my ear jack with it and it still lie kthis..
[HTC Sensation] roccatkone:
Could you upload a photo, just to make sure it looks like mine does?
[HTC Sensation] serio22:
Well if you wanna make it easy, back up your current Rom and just flash an ruu over your phone and when you get it back just restore it :D are you s-off or s-on?

Enviado desde mi HTC Sensation 4G
[HTC Sensation] anthonyly:
s off... oh i just download somethign and flash it,,, it looks alot more complicated than that...