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[Microsoft Surface] Miracle1980:
I wanted to pre-order it so much but i will look for other devices. It is not possible that this Surface is missing GPS, NFC and it has just 5pt multitouch...
[Microsoft Surface] guitar1969:
I don't think Blue Stacks will work on Win RT. When they say it works Windows 8, they are referring to the full operating system(Like Win 7) - or at least that is what their site implies.. It does not appear it will be for ARM based processors at least in the near future.

This is some of the confusion Microsoft is creating with their naming system for Win 8 - Win RT is not full blown Win 8 even though they seem to use the terms interchangeably. I read an article talking about how it is believed that many Surface RT preorderers do not understand that they will not be able to run full apps on the Surface RT, but just want to get the latest and greatest.
[Microsoft Surface] ohgood:
dies pro have agps and lte at least? nfc omitted I can understand.
[Microsoft Surface] guitar1969:
Not so much a big deal on the 5pt multipoint, as they are clearly pushing the touch cover option for input as the main focus.

It will be interesting but I am betting it will do well in the long run . . .
[Microsoft Surface] killall:
Pre-ordered Surface RT.

Having used an iPad for a while now, all I want a tablet for is media consumption, emails and the like. Anything I would need the Pro for, I will do on my laptop/PC.
[Microsoft Surface] wrexus:
It looks like bluestacks WILL support Windows 8 on ARM.
[Microsoft Surface] RubyRhod62:
Ordered a 32Gb with blue touch cover, here in France. :)
[Microsoft Surface] will25u:
I pre–ordered a 32gb without cover on the first day. I was going to wait on the pro but realized its going to be priced near 1000 and I already have a i7 laptop so I don't need a pro at this moment maybe wait until my laptop is outdated which would be at least a year and by then the surface pro 2 would likely be out depending how successful the first one is.

Now I need to decide which cover I like. type or touch? Which color? I need to go to the Microsoft store to try it out.

What cover are you guys getting?
[Microsoft Surface] SPIDER-7:
Hi++

this is a personal question but I'll choose Black or white !

And(type & touch is my choice ) :cool:

This thread can help you ;)

Good luck !
[Microsoft Surface] Valerianus:
I plan to line up on Friday morning to pick up a 32GB Surface + Type Cover. Including taxes, my total looks like $668.30. I also talked with the employees at my local store, they are not doing discounts of any kind for the Surface, at least, not for the initial production run.
[Microsoft Surface] nuprotocol:
Did you get the reservation slip?
[Microsoft Surface] Valerianus:
Edited.
[Microsoft Surface] jeux_1:
Just pre ordered after struggling with the website for 2 hrs. 32gb with touch cover

it shows Pre-Order 02/11/2012 for the UK

I guess I missed the windows for the 26th :)
[Microsoft Surface] CrunchyDoodle:
I got the tracking information on my pre-order being shipped an hour or so ago. It was shipped directly from SUZHOU, CN yesterday and is scheduled to arrive at my home by 10:30 AM tomorrow. How cool is that? :D

Bye. :cool:
[Microsoft Surface] guitar1969:
Well the Microsoft store leaves much to be desired in communication and real time info. I ordered my 64gb with touch cover on Oct 18th and received confirmation it will be received by 10/26 but it has sat there continually "in process" - not shipped. I have been monitoring my account and called them today to find out what's the status, at 4pm PST mind you, and they said it is scheduled to be received by me at 10:30 am on 10/26. I reminded the rep that that is tomorrow morning, but they didn't seem to have an issue and said I would get a shipping confirmation in the next 24-48 hours - I reminded them that it would be after it would actually be received.

Maybe an MS Employee is going to hand deliver it to me, or their shipping info is not really updated.

Hopefully it shows up as I will be pissed if not, as I have an MS store close by that I could have gone to if not, but thought online would be more efficient.
[Microsoft Surface] e.mote:
>I have an MS store close by that I could have gone to if not, but thought online would be more efficient.

MS is trying to get bodies to line-up for its Surface launch. First 100 peeps for each store get a free $100 Xbox Music pass.

http://www.geekwire.com/2012/line-surface-microsoft-stores-offer-100-music-pass/
[Microsoft Surface] ohgood:
you should never, ever, make fun of people lining up for iPhones
[Microsoft Surface] Alpha0ero:
Pre-Ordered the 64 GB version w/Type cover on 10/17 and recieved it this morning by FedEx at 10am. Supposed to be working...Guess the weekend starts early!
[Microsoft Surface] truffle1234:
i pre order mine on 20th oct and have no news from MS, some one told me there will be 2-3 week delay in delivery...
[Microsoft Surface] Digital Man:
I got mine from a MS store - had a reservation - showed up at 10 AM and was put FIRST on line - then was let in 2 minutes later - I interpret that to mean no one else bothered to reserve.

Behind me however there were about 30 people who wanted to buy but had no reservations.

All in all not exactly a stellar turnout.
[Microsoft Surface] ohgood:
Which store ?
[Microsoft Surface] Digital Man:
There's a mall based store in Nassau county Long Island NY. Never even new it existed. Its a rather nice store to wander around for any tech aficionado.

They had the Surface on display, as well as the Samsung Slate 7 (the Windows 7 version) but with Windows 8 running on it.

Wow is that impressive. Fast, responsive and running full Windows - in addition it did not feel much thicker or heavier than an ARM tablet - I'm still tempted even now to return the Surface and buy a Samsung Slate 7 and just install Windows 8 on it.

But if I wait, I believe they are releasing a windows 8 version eventually that has a keyboard and stylus included. The windows 7 version I think has keyboard optional and no stylus.

What made me laugh, is that there was a sign on an empty store front just a short way down the mall on the opposite side practically facing the Microsoft store - it says: Apple store coming soon. Wonder who's idea that was.
[General Questions and Answers] zild8:
hi

JUst want to understand, when you root a phone ,do i need the carrier firmware (i think you call it roms)

Cause my phone was under telus and i just did the unlock by a web site and they me send a code...

My phone is under vigin now (unlock)

What do i need to root it , the stock firmware ,or the one from bell(since it the same as virgin)

I saw that link for the carrier firmware http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1739426

after i root it, can i flash it to jelly bean

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] zild8:
nobody?
[General Questions and Answers] arfarf2:
Your question is very confusing because of the English you use and mixed up terminologies, plus you don't even say what kind of phone it is. To root it, you'll need ADB or Odin. When you root, you will load new software on the phone, typically a ROM.

A Telus ROM is basically the same as ATT, GSM. You should start there and search for the right APN for your carrier.

Get CM10 for ATT. Then look up the virgin APN info. There are app store apps to fix/set APN info.

YouTube has video to show you how. Google for your answers.
[General Questions and Answers] zild8:
sorry im french

but if im unlock why do i have to use a rom from virgin
[General Questions and Answers] post-mortem:
Unlock and root are 2 different things. Unlock (or SIM unlock) means you can use your phone with any carrier. Root means you have access to all files on your phone (this is like being "administrator" in a Windows computer, as opposed to being a "limited user" or "standard user"). To use the iPhone analogy, rooting your

Android phone is like jailbreaking your iPhone.

So, what do you really want to do with your device? I'm guessing you want to put JellyBean on it. If that's true, you must:

Root your device

Install a custom recovery

Download a custom ROM which was designed to run on your device

Use the custom recovery to install the ROM onto your phone
[General Questions and Answers] zild8:
thanks

But if i dont want that triangle ,i gonna use that method http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1739426

And my phone was under telus and i have unlock it to use it under virgin.

I gess i have the rom from telus!!??

So i root it with the rom from telus or bell(virgin)????

And after that i can put jelly bean without tripping the counter.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Clark Joseph Kent:
OP, not sure what you are trying to accomplish by your title in your post, but seem you have the answer/method you are looking for..

Thank You & Thread Closed
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanielserrato:
So I installed cm7 on my nook color and have it to my toddler. So basically I just want to know what the best way to download movies and YouTube videos for when we're on the road and unable to get wifi. Any entertaining games and interactive books anyone recommends? By the way he's 2 years old and loves playing ants and angry birds (although he has difficulties with the last).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikey199:
Kid mode by zoodles is great. Lots of games and clips to watch. My 4 year old loves it. They always add new things. Just download movies on the computer and transfer them to the memory card
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanielserrato:
I'll have to give that a try, I'm only worried about the for size and format.thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikey199:
Use mxplayer it plays anything you throw at it. I generally dload 700mb divx and xvid for my toddler. Not the best quality but we are happy. Blu-Ray and DVD are too big.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanielserrato:
Thanks man .. do you know of a good app so I can download youtube videos? He really likes the Mickey club house and I cant find any movies... so I want to download some videos. Thanks for all the previous help.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikey199:
Torrents. Also kid mode has Mickey mouse yo gabba gabba and other cartoons they are always updating.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NIMBAH:
Google 'Tubemate apk'. It'll download whatever YouTube video you want :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanielserrato:
Do you experience lag when watching videos... I tried a couple of movies I downloaded and the sound is easy behind the movement. The character will talk, then about a second later you hear the voice. Any tips?
[General Questions and Answers] jtvd78:
I'm in the market for a tablet. I don't really have any preferences about it. The Nexus 7 looks really nice, but I was wondering, what other tablets are also supported with modding/hacking? It seems like there is a much smaller community for tablets than for phones.

Thanks.

EDIT: I'm not really looking for the 'best', just a list of the most modding supported tablets.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkss:
Hey guys,

I'm looking to root my o2 (Telephonica) Samsung GT-I9300 S3, however I can't find anywhere on this forum using the search function saying that the rooting methods for the S3 work for the UK o2 carrier. Can someone confirm that it can be rooted?

I tried to root it through a Windows 8 parition I had on my laptop, and even though Odin said "Successful" it didn't actually do anything. I tried rooting my S3 using Chainfire's method.

I use Ubuntu 12.04, and I was going to root my device that way instead, but I want verification for my o2 device before I go setting off the counter.

Samsung Galaxy S3 - GT-I9300

Android 4.0.4

Baseband: I9300XXLH1

Build No: IMM76D.I9300XXBLG8

Thanks,

BkS.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
If cf root fails then you need to flash the root again with auto reboot unchecked, then when it has flashed boot into recovery and this will trigger the installation
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkss:
Thank you sir. :good:

I'll try it on my mothers W7 Lappy. Perhaps more success that way.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkss:
Probably not needed, but for anyone else who needs this in the future:

The UK o2 Samsung Galaxy S3 can be rooted. :cool:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
I applaud you for putting solved on your title......you are the first person to have the decency to do that in ages.

Have some thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkss:
Thanks, I guess its just years of forum using. It's only common courtesy. :)

Have some thanks too!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJay13:
Does o2 Boot Animation Affect Rooting Process

Hi I was just wondering if the O2 animation on startup affects the rooting process? Will it interfere or stop the process from working? ...I know the method for using Odin and CFRoot but just want to make sure. I also have the stock o2 firmware for s3 uk version downloaded just in case it messes up. I saw this post and you are on o2 so thought id ask. :cyclops:

Thank you
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hrga:
Hy,

I read probably all threads and tried everything but just does not work any thing.

I have MAGLDR 1.12 installed. I had there HAND adnroid but now it is gone.

DAF.exe gives me error, ROMUpdateutility does not conect with device m stays on 0%.

Noboday mentions Active Sync if I have to have on while doing this stuff but I presume no if I do it from colored screen?

I realy dont know what to do anymore,

Please help!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] sundawg:
Wrong place to ask questions.this should be in q & a section & there's a complete noob guide for magldr by mskip just follow it. It'll work fine

Peace
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hrga:
Sorry,

Let moderator moves it.

Looks liek my USB Flasher does not work and also Bootloader. Just does not want to conect my HD2 with PC.

Tried those guides but it does not want to conect so they are not very helpfull
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hrga:
Putted win on but when I try to put Mgdle 1.13 it just gives error 262 and stays on 0%.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hrga:
Problem was that i had SPL 2.10 instead of 2.08 and that was making problems to instal mgdlr 1.13.

Now waiting to boot my adnroid ... thx

solved
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] maneken25:
Do all from begining. Follow guide which was suggested.

Also you need to have activesync or wmdc installed on your pc, mostly cause of drivers for your hd2.

Check your usb ports, connect to different ports to see if that is issue.

If you follow guide and installed all needed things hspl etc, you can try to do task29, ofc you'll loose magldr and android but it can make clear start to try again to install android.

Point is, do from begining and read guide from start.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Nigeldg:
Yeah, in future search before posting, read instructions carefully and post only in the correct forums.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoAK:
Device: Samsung Galaxy S II (SGH-S959G)

Brand: TracFone/Straight Talk

I rooted this device using the AT&T SGH-I777 method (lots of reading suggested it was possible and it sort of is), yet after rooting my wifi is completely hosed. It turns on, tries to detect networks, and then turns off. I downloaded WiFi Fixer and when I try to turn on WiFi it says that it's "invalid." I have no idea what that means and the app doesn't expound either. It's all very vague. Another wifi fixer app basically said the same thing.

Since there is no stock firmware available for this phone (common sense dictates I shouldn't have tried rooting until there is, but eh, that's another discussion) I can't do that and clockwork mod doesn't work on this phone either so custom firmware isn't a solution either.

Is there ANY way to correct this without those two options?

If not, what are the chances of somebody actually releasing stock firmware for this device if it's not out already (this phone was released in August)?

(Solved: Fixed by installing the Entropy kernel instead of Zedomax's kernel.)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UnwiredDroid:
Try to flash your phone with stock to see if your drivers is broken. Yeah back to square one but you need fix.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoAK:
I can't do that. There is no stock firmware available for this phone. This is why I asked if it's possibel to fix this without it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roger's SG2:
ME TOO.

Hey man, do you have the link to that kernel? I did the same exact thing that you did, please help me :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nomad3018:
Hello all,

I'm sorry if this is a repost, but after going through the forums I havent seen anything regarding it. I have a Verizon Galaxy Nexus running 4.1.1. When I had my first Nexus i used the GNex Tool Kit and it worked fine. But now that its on 4.1.1 i havent seen anything regarding it being able to be rooted with the Tool Kit. The Tool Kit has a section for the GSM model running 4.1.1, but the LTE version only goes to 4.1. Would i be able to use either of those successfully to root my Nexus? I have seen a post for using ADB and while I'm not new to rooting and flashing I have never used ADB and Im trying to avoid it. Thank you for any help!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 3rdstring:
How to root
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyco2008:
I believe so, hardly a root-breaker going from 4.1 to 4.1.1.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Serubin:
You can also just select "Other build"... That works just fine.
[Asus Transformer TF700] RussellEstridge25:
Ok, so I have all the files needed. Got drivers installed and working, Have the TF700 NVflash zip. But my question is... I keep reading that you need to unlock your device to use NVflash, yet I also read that if you unlock your device, the warranty is now void. Is this the case? I just want to root my new tf700 with nvflash and have it be brick proof. I just got it in the mail and just want to root the dang thing. I have read all the links with nvflash and the howtoguide. yada yada yada. But I cannot get to fastboot mode, is this because its not unlocked? I try running NVflash and it pops up then disappears right away. Im just confused on what im doing wrong or what I need to do exactly. PLEASE can some one help a guy out here.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ArmyAg08:
You have to unlock to access NVFlash or fastboot. I've heard that you can reach fastboot with the JB bootloader but I don't know that for a fact. I know you can't create the blobs necessary once you upgrade so you would need to unlock first, which does void the warranty.

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T
[Asus Transformer TF700] RussellEstridge25:
Sorry, forgot to mention, I still have ics on mine. I didnt want to upgrade due to what i've read. I am running 9.4.5.28
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Yes, you have to be unlocked to save the NVFlash files. And yes, unlocking voids your warranty.

However, if you don't plan on unlocking, there really isn't much need for NVFlash since you can't flash any custom ROM's anyway, so there is very little chance that you would ever brick your device to begin with...

It really boils down to what you plan on doing with the device. If you plan on being able to flash custom ROMs, you'll need to unlock it at some point anyway.

By the way, rooting has nothing to do with NVFlash or unlocking. If you just want to root your device, you do not need to unlock it - rooting can be done on a locked device.

Hope that helps. There are plenty of other threads that describe the rooting process...
[Asus Transformer TF700] RussellEstridge25:
Thanks. Yea I just rooted the device actually using rootdebugfs method. So you dont recommend I use NVflash to back up blob files?
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Actually, I *highly* recommend it, but only if you plan on unlocking (as you need to be unlocked to save the NVFlash files) and flashing custom ROM's. Like I said, if you don't ever plan on flashing custom ROM's, there really is no need to unlock or save your NVFlash files....

However, if you *do* plan on flashing custom ROM's in the future, I would *highly* recommend that you unlock and save the NVFlash blobs.

Just make sure your device doesn't have any obvious defects before unlocking - or just purchase a SquareTrade warranty with accidental coverage, which will cover the unlocked device - you can get a 2 year SquareTrade warranty for less than $90 with a coupon - that way you are covered even though it's unlocked...
[Asus Transformer TF700] RussellEstridge25:
Hmm... where do i find that warranty
[Asus Transformer TF700] MartyHulskemper:
Errm... here? http://www.squaretrade.com/get-warranty
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Battlebird99:
Hello,

I am an Xperia S LT26i user. I really want to root my phone to use apps that require root acces.

Now I saw this thread on rooting the Xperia S, U, etc...

Link to thread:

Spoiler content hidden.

So my question about this is, if I root my phone on the way explained there, will I lose my apps installed on the phone? And music and pictures?

And they also say:

"Notice:

Normal Mode will not wipe any other data, dont worry!"

I'd better ask this before doing anything, Data =? Pictures, apps, music?

Thanks, if you need more info about my phone ask me.

Android 4.0.4

Build number: 6.1.A.2.45
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HooLIMAN87:
No it will not erase your data, it will just give you root. And yes data = apps, music, pics, vids. . .

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pruikki:
try Bin4ry s ROOT MANY ANDROID root method if u have ICS

i have Xperia S 45 firmware, ain i used Version 10 its like run bat file choose normal mode enter, then it install it, in phone backup app it appears that back up, rootme.back up, klcik it and reboots its self and ready, sorry 4 my english.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Battlebird99:
Just rooted

Hello again,

I just rooted it with the program Bin4ry (:

It works fine, thanke you very much my friend.
[Off-topic] arknailed7754:
Hi I'm looking to start a real interesting website. It'll have funky pictures and my own opinions all over it. Biased obviously.

One half of the site will be all things android. Like what ROM is the best yo.

I bes like creating a new stylee..it don't matter if there's enough review of android phones/ROM websites on the WWW.I'll add another one to the tally

I'll be bringing my flavour with a funky logo yeah.

Does some mug who is a total noob want to start a website. It doesn't matter if you know me I'm sound yeah.

I like making pointless threads check me aight

I've wasted precious minutes writing this post and you spent a minute reading it. Crazy times ya get me

Peace out. I'm going to start raving about the hottest phone out.yah yah

(How helpthreads in xda should go lol)
[Off-topic] alaman68:
This sounds like a grand idea yo. Bump.
[Off-topic] Ichigo:
There is something wrong with you...

Sent from my Kindle Fire
[Off-topic] shahrukhraza:
I think archer got lost... probably using apple maps :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] jaszek:
This is the reason we need 2 mods. One in Europe and one in Brooklyn, NY in Greenpoint that has no life and stays on XDA until about the time Archer wakes up.
[Off-topic] arknailed7754:
No not seriously lol. I was joking. I don't use English like that. Just wanted to see how many replys more than anything else.

I saw the post by some chap asking for help on a website and thought it was hilarious how the mod shut him down without any replys. Not surprising
[Off-topic] TeeJay3800:
No worries, his sidekick is here. ;)

Thread closed before the trolls take this place over once and for all. :silly: