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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] pisherthefisher:
Well, I guess you can physically open up the device and solder in some ram.

But on a serious note, our phone has a total of 512 mb of ram, but only about 366 mb of ram available. Apparently this is because 146 mb of ram is needed for the screen. Perhaps it might be possible for someone to make a hack to make this ram accessible? I know such a hack exists for the first android phone, the HTC dream.

Also, there's a thing you can use called swap or whatever. You basically partition off a part of your SD card and you can use that as ram, many people do this with older phones. But it won't be nearly as fast as real ram, due to SD card speed limits.

Anyways, does our phone really need more ram? It runs ICS just fine with 366 mb of ram
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
I think working some kernel magic you could theoretically borrow some from the gpu but that might make the whole thing unstable if you tried to run some heavy graphics. Still actually an interesting thought
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itzik2sh:
I'm having an average of 150mb free ram on hebmiui ics. That's more than i ever had on gb roms and is quite sufficient.

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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
I heard that lonongue had a Frankenstein galaxy s 4g. What is that ?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GuestK0045:
U can use the swap per app is u got a class 10 Sd card?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] getochkn:
I still don't get if you're asking about RAM available for running programs or storage space inside for apps?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
Ram. What is a Frankenstein galaxy s4g
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
It's a doctor who begat a monster
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
ram is 512 about 140 is used between os fucntions eg video audio cell wi fi sound so on so forth . Heres a kicker your device may report more ram used then actually is used. The way android works is it actually borrows memory to make standard os functions work better eg using ram as cache for common used functions. While it looks like this ram is being used. IF a application requires the memory it takes it back. So dont fret You have enough useable ram to run apps with. :P
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
What is a Frankenstein galaxy s 4g
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
It's a special revision of the hardware that Samsung is planning on releasing for Halloween. It looks like some people already got their hands on it though. Most of us have to wait until Oct. 31 or later to get it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
Good one
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] getochkn:
ram is embedded in the cpu, never going to change.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] idevice12345:
Then how did the value pack for the Samsung galaxy s give it more ram?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Where did you read that? It may free up RAM but it doesn't give it more. It is hardware. Want more RAM buy a different phone. End of story. lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] getochkn:
Again, the RAM is embedded in the CPU. No way to add more.

Once more.

NO.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itzik2sh:
The Sammy value pack just took less resources to the OS. Physical RAM amount hasn't changed. Anyway I believe ICS ROMs give you even more free RAM.

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[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] auberry05:
Ok Im new with flashing Roms to The Incredible 2 but i have flashed roms to the Huawei M865 butthis hone was different from the beginning starting with the S-on...Im currently Running 2.3.3 rooted with S off and im just trying to figure out whatsthe difference in Global roms and just plain jane roms like the Regular Cm9 or the Global Cm9..I flashed my incredible 2 to Cricket so which rom would be the best for me?Thanks:fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andrewk7750:
I've tried both roms out and the only difference there really is between cm9 and global cm9 is that global cm9 is GSM default and to use it on a CDMA network you have to change it in the wireless settings to CDMA/EVDO. You should try out paranoid android 1.5 its cm9 based but with a few more features ;)

Sent from my paranoid vivow
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nitsuj17:
one haz moar unicornz
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Ok sit back and grab a beer folks. I have a story to tell. So ever since I got a newer phone a few months back I've been using my 4g as an MP3 player. For that it is truly one of the best phones around. It sounds way better than that newer phone I have. Add some Raver magic, some voodoo, some jetAudio, and a great pair of earbuds and you have just setup the perfect audiophile device. If I told you I listen to music a lot it would be an understatement. I listen to music most of my waking hours. With my old Ipod I was lucky to get 12 hours of tunage before it needed a recharge. With my current setup I can listen to tunes for damn near 24 hours before the battery needs some love. Now I can already see a lot of you are thinking "Who gives a crap!" Well this background will help better understand the events that occurred today.

This morning I headed out of the house to do some climbing. I always climb with one earbud in and my 4g in my back right pocket. I've done this literally thousands of times and never had an issue. Well today that all changed. As I got about 80 feet up a little Slayer came on. Sweet. The timing was perfect. I was about to do the hardest section of the climb and "Dead Skin Mask" was just the psyche I needed. I launched into the crux and at about 90 feet realized I didn't have it. Crap. I'm about to take a fall. I make one last ditch effort to find the right hold but it's too late. I'm too tired and the holds are just too small. So a falling I go. Something else that I've done quite a lot of. After about ten feet every thing pulls tight. Just as that's happening I notice my music isn't playing and my back pocket feels a little lighter. I look down just in time to see the reliable 4g slam into the ground. **** that's not good I thought. But I'm hanging 80 feet up in the air so I'll deal with it later. After a brief rest I send the rest of the climb and clip the anchors to be lowered. As I walk over to the patch of dirt the 4g hit I'm already saying goodbye to a trusted friend in my mind. Picking it up I realize the glass is still intact. What? How is that possible? The case is split open about half an inch. I snap it back together and it stays. Crazy! This phone should be in at least ten pieces. The ground it hit is pretty hard. I press the power button my home screen greets me. NO F'ING WAY!! It lived. After a few minutes of playing with it I verify that it is indeed fully functional. So 80+ feet of free fall and a working phone. Anyone ever heard of such a thing?? I think it might be a record.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Yep, it think you beat the record lol. I remember the first day I had the phone, one of my Asian friends kicked it out of my hand about 10 feet into the air, and at the time I didn't have a case. It was the longest second of my life man, it bounced twice and landed face down on gravel. I picked it up and it only had a scuff on the top left corner of the chrome thing. I think I shat myself lmao
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Yeah. No case for this guy either. Just the phone and some free fall. I wonder what terminal velocity is for this phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] pisherthefisher:
Nice story, the original sgs is great at taking abuse, its plastic is good for absorbing the shock from falls, and its chrome coating along the screen has helped prevent the screen from shattering many times for me
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] sublimespot:
Never had a case on mine either, once I dropped it on my gravel driveway and it definitely hit face down...... still nothing, not a scratch on the screen, I enjoyed the story thanks for the share
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] djluis48:
Wow. Glad the phone is OK. I just hope this doesn't happen to me, because with my luck...
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] champ1919:
Beats mine.. 40 mph bounce on pavement while riding motorcycle. I looked down after feeling tug on earbuds. Phone had slipped off seat while hugging a turn. Watched it bounced on pavement. Headphones stayed plugged in and I was able to safely pull back phone, but battery cover/battery stayed down. Phone has small scratches on bezel, but no damage. I did a U-turn, just in time to watch gramma run over cover (missed battery, thank God). I mumble that she must have aimed at it. But, still, went to pick it up. It wasn't all bustedup. It still works! 1 small crack by head phone Jack, but I was able to put phone back together, restart Metallica channel on Pandora and scoot down road...

Bullet proof.. and Yeap, I believe, your 80 ft drop cause I watched a 40 mph skip.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] htaak:
Great story, glad you didn't hurt yourself. The flip side is that these phones, like any, can crack with minimal fall height if they hit the ground "just right". I cracked the screen on mine with a less than 3 foot fall off my lap onto a tile floor. Definitely recommend a case.

Couldn't agree more about the audio quality on these phones. The Wolfson DAC's with Voodoo Sound are sick....main reason I still have the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Thanks but climbing is actually pretty safe. lol And yeah my other phone fell out of my front pocket, landed on pavement and cracked the glass. Judging by all the scratches on the case it looks like the 4g hit on it's right side. Still amazed it lived though.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GreyDark:
Not as cool, but first week I got this phone, I was listening to music while in the car when my friend slammed the brakes on us and from the back seat my phone flew out of my hand and smashed into the back mirror and broke it off. My phone didn't have a case at the time so I was kind of surprised that one, it could even do that, and two, that it was still running. Made our day.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rush420:
You wouldn't believe how many phones I've broken in the past I'm also a climber except I do it for a living(tree climber) i stopped carrying my stuff up with me but reading this story i might just start taking my sgs with me more often I have dropped it quit a few times on cement floor face down never a scratch tough little phone I also have an hd 2 an believe it or not that is pretty tough sucker to but I'm sure it's not as tough as the sgs I would never take up its so heavy a fall like yours would probably destroy it completely cool story man
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
I think I found a way to not drop it again. I found an old carrying bag that's a little bigger than the phone. It has a draw string enclosure. I pulled the old shoelace draw string out and replaced it with 4mm purlon that's about a foot longer than needed. Phone goes in pouch. Pouch gets pulled tight and tied off with a square knot. The pouch goes in back pocket. Extra cord goes around harness and gets clipped off with a carabiner. Know way I can see for the phone to take another fall. Maybe I'll start marketing it soon. LLOL
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
hechoen,

Great story! Looking around, it's good to know I'm not the only one that abuses his devices. I'm a little more on the "less mistake" side of device abuse though ;)

When I've totally given up on a phone, I use it as a tool or give it the classic "Touch Down Dance". Next time I do this, I'll record it, so you know when I've had it. :D

I gave my blackberry pearl the TDD just before I got my htc dream. Then it got ran over by the S.L.U.T.

I got really mad at the dream one time and used it to shut a door from across the room. Never did any damage to it at all. Not even a scratch.

Now I have the SGS4G, AT&T Note, and still use my dream as a media player. I've tried REALLY hard to not just TDD the sgs4g. I think about all the time I've invested on this thing. Literally blood, sweat, and tears. If I were climbing and listening to music, I might option to use my dream as to not risk the sgs4g... but you and I both know that a time will come when all has been done with the SGS4G, and it will have to go back to it's creator... I will definitely share that experience with you guys. Some day. :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] th3controller:
@Bhundven

But... but... The HTC Dream doesn't have a headphone jack! :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ericmpanda:
Terminal velocity is about 95 mph if it falls thin edge down but since it would tumble it would be more like 60 mph or so
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rush420:
The problem with it going in the pocket is that I have to sit in a saddle what I need is a good secure case that can be attached somewhere on the back side of my saddle away from my tools i just haven't found anything that suits as of yet...good idea though:cool:

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Yea but heavier it is the harder the fall...that's probably what saved it, is the fact that its so lite an a lotta luck its not the fall that hurts but sudden stop he he.:D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ericmpanda:
Oh definitely i also worked the equation a few other ways its possible terminal velocity is really only 26 miles per hour and at 80 feet probably didnt reach that
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
What are you using for Drag Coefficient in you calculations? I'm assuming the from impact marks that the phone fell long side facing down and it landed on edge. From that I calculate the the cross sectional area to be 1.879 square inches. Mass is 4.16 ounces. Air density at 4000ft on a 75 degree day is 1.4kg/m3. DC for a human is 1. So using 1 which I think is super high we get 121 FPS. If we bring the DC down to .3 which is the DC for a car and a bullet we get 221 FPS or 150 MPH. This is all assuming I straight fall in that orientation. From looking down at the phone before impact it appeared to be falling without any wobbling or flipping. I tested this by dropping the phone from 8 feet up onto my couch and in that distance it remains stable in free fall. So it fell from about 90 feet up. At 32feet per second squared it would have been in freefall for almost 2 seconds and reached a speed of nearly 64FPS or 43MPH. Someone wanna check these to make sure I'd love to have it verified or not.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Now do it using the metric system. Slugs and foot pounds make me sad
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Yea, you have to connect that silly usb->3.5" jack cable.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hah2110:
Anyone having bluetooth issues? For me, any BT headset gets all garbled on one end or the other 10-15 minutes into every call.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hokieputter:
Haven't had that issue when connected to the Sync system in my car. But haven't tried it with a headset...
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hah2110:
bump - i got a replacement phone and replacement headset (1 of 2)... Same issue - no one else?
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wintermute000:
I've found that BT is a spotty protocol and varies from device to receiver.

I had lots of crackling/cut-outs with several different brands and several different handsets. However my current headset (sennheiser MM400s) have been rock solid with Atrix, HTC One X, now Razr M.

Try a different MODEL of headset first
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hah2110:
Have tried 2 different headsets (models). I've never had this issue on over 40 phones and 20 headsets.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] freshjr:
Is it possible to bring up the task manager by a double click of the home button, instead of holding it?

I typically use it, when I need to switch apps. It would be quicker to quickly double click (like apple) rather then hold it for two seconds.

Is there anyway I can change this behavior? Im rooted.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Craniotomy:
I'm using nova launcher prime, and it has a gesture control, I double tap the screen and task manager opens, no more holding down the home button to open it.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xilunas:
Update: SOLVED! See post #9

Hi... I ended up with a brick, unable to boot into anything at all, not even APX mode.

I followed the guide on the AndroidRoot.mobi website and made backup of all the files before that, though.

After finish with the guide, my device was working, but stuck in APX mode after every reboot and the only way to boot further (into fastboot or system) was to go through the command sequence

wheelie -r --blob blob.bin
nvflash -r --go

So then I started experimenting on my own... Firstly I tried

nvflash -r --download 6 boot.blob.LNX

Where boot.blob.LNX I extracted from boot.blob in the latest CM10 nightly.

After a restart, nothing changed, so I did this

wheelie -r --blob blob.bin
nvflash -r --download 4 bootloader.ebt # [B]bootloader.ebt[/B] is the file from the backup
nvflash -r --go # Did this while swiftly pressing PowerDown and went into Fastboot mode only to break everything with the next command
fastboot reboot

Since then I don't get any reaction whatsoever when I plug in my tab through USB. Tried both Linux (I completed the guide under Linux, btw) and Windows - they don't even recognise there is a usb device connected. Pressing/holding down on Power, Power+VolumeUp or etc. seems to have no effect. wheelie is stuck on

Is there hope for me? Is there some other way to get to APX?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Is there hope for me? Is there some way to get to APX?[/QUOTE]

Have you asked in the NVFlash thread? " http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1894867 " They don't provide a thread in general for support so I assume that is proper.

The site with the guide " http://androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/ "does not appear to offer support either. However there is this quote " ** Failure to make this back-up file will lead to support being withheld if you brick your device. You have been warned. ** ". So it seems they expect to provide support!

Good Luck!

I have JB bootloader so no NVFlash for me.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xilunas:
Thank you for your answer. I did ask in the NVFlash thread a few weeks ago, got no answer. I've now commented on the website with the guide, hope I get some support there. In the meantime, if anyone has ideas, I'm willing to experiment! :)
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I am sorry, I had hoped someone involved with the project would give proper advice.

I was already on JB when nvflash arrived.

I will invest more time on searching and reply when I find answers or give up the chase!

I have seen a thread with some info about how the OP unbricked but it was not the same issue as you have. The OP stated that he received no help and just started trying commands and got lucky.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
Time for some background info. I know I will be covering ground you have already covered but try to humor me!

It seems the only way into apx is when unit reboots!

Does your unit charge, when you power on is there at least indication unit tries to come on ( slight glow, etc. )?

In linux terminal without unit plugged into computer type ( lsusb ), now plug unit into computer power on and type ( lsusb ). Are the results returned identical? If they are not identical in linux terminal type ( adb devices ) then type ( fastboot devices ).

Reply with results.

Be careful with the info in the link posted below. It is hard on your battery plus as voltage drops current flow rises to compensate and the chances of electronic components being damaged rises as well.

If you have gotten beyond my above suggestions then next power on, hold volume up, and use small paper clip to press reset ( this is done while plugged into computer to catch apx on reboot. Reset is located on left side about one inch below the external sdcard.

There is one more but I'll reserve it as I had this one so we didn't get ahead of ourselves.

Last of all if you are at the end of your road and still no love, disconnect battery (here you could also run your battery down) while usb plugged onto computer. When you replug battery ( while holding volume + ) unit should reboot and get apx mode.

The following may be what you wish if you are trying to exit NVFlash - http://androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/.

WARNING: If you run the following command it will boot your device into regular android. This is listed as an *EXAMPLE*. Run the commands in “What Next?” section first.

From this point you will be able to use nvflash as normal by running commands such as the following to continue booting your device:-

$ nvflash --resume --go
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[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arch.fadi:
i read this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1478361

maybe it good for u.....just try and tell me what u get
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sib64:
I think that this fix won't work for your TF cause you must use "ODIN" which it's particular to Samsung.

Read this sentence:
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobdaryl:
I got bored and decided to read the NVFlash thread. I copied everything in that thread I thought I would like to know if I had NVFlash.

Here is a link that includes that info.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33428304#post33428304

Good Luck!

I know it is not laid out very well but at least the info is there.:good:;)
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xilunas:
This worked! After pressing the reset button my TF300 was recognized in APX mode and from then I was able to restore it to a working state!

Thank you, tobdaryl!

BTW, to recover the tablet from APX I used ideas using an automated linux script TF201-nvFlashFactoryRecovery-Linux which can be found in another forum. It is intended for tf200 but some small modifications it worked great for my TF300:

replace the nvflash and wheelie given there (for TF200) with the ones you have (for TF300)

replace flash.cfg with the attached to this post flash.cfg (I modified it to reflect some different partition sizes on TF300)

use AndroidRoot-BlobTools to unblob a system image (I used a 4.0 image from the asus website)

in my case, I have to use the -r flag with wheelie each time for it to work:

sudo ./wheelie -r --blob blob.bin

follow the README

I'll be happy to assist anyone in my situation, just write here or PM.

Finally, I am still unable to power on the tablet without wheelie and nvflash --resume --go because it is stuck in APX by default. I think I will flash the new bootloader and see if this fixes it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Coreyc1123:
Need a ROM for my parents. Top priority is battery life and stability. Which room will provide this? Thanks for your help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kola2121:
Load plain jane ics from eugeni !!!

U going get eazy 12 to 18 hrs just talking and texting for u parents man
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] abesgs2:
I'd also try beastmade from rushing I had heavy use and easily got 23+ hours
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noellenchris:
Ok, I hate closing these threads as I hold dear the "best roms" threads close to my heart. (My first post on XDA) :)

Here is a quote from another MOD who sums it up already (graffixnyc)

"Guys,

There has been so many "Which is the best ROM?" and "Which is the best kernel?" threads lately.

This is a reminder.. these kind of threads are NOT allowed.

Why are they not allowed? Well because that the best rom and kernel for me might be the worst for someone else. It's subjective. It's like asking who the hottest girl in the world is. Or which sports car is the best. If you ask 100 people you will get 100 different answers.

The best advice is to try them all and figure out which one is best for YOU and YOUR needs. Not based on what's best for someone else."

Sorry, but thread closed
[Android] xiaoniou:
what mode phone is Android 4.1 OS ，and 4.1 os is better than 4.0 os
[Android] jd3107:
4.1 is android Jelly Bean and 4.0 is android Ice Cream Sandwich. The android 4.1 Jelly Bean is much better.