yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaKTaiL:
Hi guys, I am having problems conecting S2 through MTP on Windows 8.

It installs the drivers just fine but no folder is displayed so I can access my SD Card.

When I try using USB Mass Storage option it works just fine.

When using the S2 on a Windows 7 MTP works. But not on 8.

Does anybody here have this problem too?

I'm using the stock rom 4.0.3 in my country, never changed it, no root.

**EDIT**

SOLVED!

I just switched to "Camera (PTP)" and it started working again.

I don't understand the difference between MTP and PTP, but PTP works the same way so I will keep using it.

No such luck for MTP on Windows 8 I'm afraid.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] praktical:
Your ROM is not the problem. Windows 8 settings need to be investigated.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anshmiester78900:
must be a problem with win 8
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulianXhokaxhiu:
Here is working correctly with USB mode or MTP mode. Win8 Pro with all updates done :)

AOKP JB M1 + Dorimanx Kernel 7.42
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaKTaiL:
You are using a custom rom though. It might be some incompatibility between Stock Rom and Windows 8. I just did a fresh install of Windows 8 with all possible updates, so it should have worked, but it didn't.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] damian18666:
i have windows 8 on my pc and ics 4.0.3 on my galaxy s2 and no issue for me, maybe its mi rom, but i can confirm win 8 its ok for me am using simplistic disaster III earthquake v2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] praktical:
OK then I'm wondering if you're having a USB hardware issue on the windows 8 PC and just for process of elimination would you be able to try using a friends PC with windows 8 and in addition try using another cable and see how that works out.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JulianXhokaxhiu:
Just to clear this out, I changed my ROM and I'm actually using CM9 nightly 20121028 + Dorimanx Kernel 7.5 and it's working again.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaKTaiL:
I just switched to "Camera (PTP)" and it started working again.

I don't understand the difference between MTP and PTP, but now that the second one works the same way I will keep using it. No such luck for MTP on Windows 8 I'm afraid.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DesirableHTC:
I have problems connecting my S2 to windows 8 PC.... When i have MTP setting and i connect to PC my files show up, but if i try to look at pictures etc then my windows explorer freezes and fails to respond, and if i click on to SD card it says that it's empty.... PTP doesn't work, neither does USB mass storage, i have even tried the app "USB mass storage" and that doesn't work either!

Rom: PA v23.0

Since writing this post my device totally fails to show now in MTP mode.....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrButcher:
Mass Storage Mode also not working.

Any solutions available?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Infinity02:
(I havn't been here since 24/09 build) This might be a noob question .. I searched / read and after reading and reading it start to get confusing.

my question is .. how do I upgrade from 24/09 to lastest 2ndboot(I'm confusing about 2ndboot)

Thank you : )
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FcukBloat:
it seems to me you didn't read so much, or enough..

flash last unified build as always, then install the v4 update
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Infinity02:
Just like the way to upgrade nightly builds ?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsowen:
Thread Move

Thread moved to the Q&A section
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nastys:
1. Go to Stable recovery

2. Make a Nandroid backup (highly recommended, need at least 1.4 GB free space on SD)

3. Wipe data (recommended), cache and dalvik

4. Install zip from sdcard > 18.10 ROM

5. Install zip from sdcard > update for 18.10.zip

6. Install zip from sdcard > Gapps

7. Reboot twice
[LG Optimus 4X HD] corny01:
Hello,,,i have a lg optimus 4x hD..i have a little dust under the tocuh i think...how i can fix this problem? a video with who I can open it and clean it? please help me:( and..something to paste touch with display to prevent this nasty situation? Thx...and soryy for my bad english:(

I really need help..i hate dust...:(
[LG Optimus 4X HD] snekler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGD64_g-ssE i have the same problem ,im searching for a normal repair shop ,but in my country ,i just down t trust any ,and maybe i will do the cleaning my self
[LG Optimus 4X HD] pescaero:
but they gave me another terminal
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] googlex3:
can i create a script using Root Explorer to reboot my phone every time i execute it?or are there any other ways to reboot my phone by a script?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
A script to reboot? Useless, if you ask me.

Install terminal emulator from playstore, type 'su' and 'reboot'.

Sent from my i9250
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] googlex3:
thank you,but i have known this method,i just want a way without the third-party apps
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
Lol, how do you plan on running it if not through 3rd party? And reboot command from android is only available to root.

Sent from my i9250
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jett2314:
I have just started reading up on the Nexus so I am very new to it. but why would you need to reboot the phone? Does it freeze up on you?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brockg:
Thoughts on the 1.5ghz snapdragon pro?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CJHolderUK:
Well according to this the S4 Pro and the Adreno 320 are pretty amazing.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] formicae:
Oh, have you not heard?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CJHolderUK:
Damn, ran out of likes. +1 formicae. On topic though;

This is a benchmark from a S4 Pro device. Nearly 3000 over the HOX.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samarth1:
The only processor in sight that can realistically match or beat the S4 Pro in terms of sheer power is the 1.7ghz Exynos 5250 Cortex A15, which powers the Nexus 10. Until that processor doesn't find its way on a mobile phone (presumably the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3), the S4 Pro will rule the roost as the fastest smartphone processor. Kudos to Google for its forward thinking and not settling for the dual-core S4.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prawesome:
Simply one of the best processor on the market.It has amazing perfomance.

Controversies,controversies everywhere :what:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strumcat:
Some reliable benchmarks:

http://m.tomshardware.com/reviews/snapdragon-s4-pro-apq8064-msm8960t,3291.html
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace42:
Why do they have the clock speed so high?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ajfink:
Because they feel they can without murdering the battery. You'll be able to underclock it with custom roms/kernels if you want.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace42:
I know we can underclock & disable cores, but still 1.7Ghz seems a tad superfluous. Due to there being 4 cores I don't see why they can't keep the frequency under 1Ghz.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theoneofgod:
Because one very high clocked core is better than 4 lower clocked cores.
[LG Revolution] winabi:
Good Morning All,

I have done some searching and have not found anything specific to my question on Factory Resets and Frozen Software Updates. I am assuming a Factory Reset will essentially thaw anything I have frozen with Titanium since it is essentially reverting the phone back to factory default. However, when I have updated ROMs or installed new ones, I have always been told and had to thaw Software Udpate before updating otherwise it would cause issues even with performing a data wipe.

Is this the same with a Factory Reset? Or do I need to thaw Software Update before doing a factory reset?

I am assuming a Factory Reset is different from a Data Wipe but I am not 100%.

Normally, I would just thaw the freeze since it is so easy, but I had lost root reverting back to the stock kernel from Blitzkreig. I know I can just regain root and then thaw, but I would prefer to not waste my time if it is necessary. Also, it is just something good to know for future use.

Appreciate the help here.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJ_Ahluwalia:
Hey guys, the ICS styled settings.apk has an option "Launcher" which directs you to the home launcher settings directly.After exploring the XMLs I have found that we can change the home launcher app.But, I want to remove the option totally. I have tried editing .smali files too but in all seriousness, I have no idea what to edit. Any help would be appreciated.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpaceCaker:
Settings.apk/xml/settings.xml

;) find the launcher lines and delete
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJ_Ahluwalia:
I already tried that...There was a line related to Launcher_settings which had all info on which app to look for AND I deleted the line but No difference..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpaceCaker:
There are 3 lines that are for it delete it
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJ_Ahluwalia:
Of coures.. I deleted the 3 lines..I replaces resources.arsc and classes.dex after compiling..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpaceCaker:
And you need to replace the res folder ofcourse
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJ_Ahluwalia:
Yes, after deleting lines in settings.xml I compile.Then replace res, resources.arsc and classes.desc.then i open the compiled settings.apk and replace the settings.xml with my modded one.I tried all methods but nothing work!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NaTHaN_GT5830:
Replace the archive settings.xml and edit strings.xml ubicated in res/values
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PiCiNk0:
Hey! I'm acctyaly looking for ics styled settings that HAVE this launcher option... Could you pleeease post a download link with these settings.apk! :)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panpjp:
Hi,

I once saw a thread like this before, but as nothing continued on that thread, I think perhaps someone can work on this? I saw Shaky said he will drop in, and I understand he is busy with his kernel 3 project, but porting an awesome rom from a quad-core Meizu MX to our Desire will be, great, though they are quantum far from each other. This thing has got beautiful unique UI (Not sure of the performance) so if anyone can, please. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] thebodymekanik:
Coming from rooted stock, I flashed wanamlite rom and got Samsung logo bootloop. I restored my backup and now I have no imei and mobile network not connected. I did not backup efs. Please any help??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Epix4G:
What ROM did you flash ? Was it for sprint ? Do you have a sprint note 2 ? There is no ROM close to the name you put in sprint section ... you will have to use tar and Odin otherwise if you can get into download mode

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] tfaulk88:
Flaws the stock ROM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33494806&posted=1#post33494806
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] fatboypup:
Flash too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] thebodymekanik:
I am just waiting for the upload so I can flash it and hopefully it'll return my phone back to the way it was and make phone calls and text. (fingers crossed). I will report back what happens
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cincyelite22:
Hey I found my thread! lol. My apns got wiped im in the same boat. Except I wasn't flashing roms I wasn't supposed to be hehe.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t3project:
flashing back to stock doesnt work. mine did the same crap. i have no network, and i have flashed back to stock via, twrp, odin, still nothing

---------- Post added at 11:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:21 PM ----------

did you get yours fixed?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cincyelite22:
Nope. We need to restore our Imei. Im not sure how though. Its been done for people on the s3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] t3project:
here is the link. simple enough. i dont think it will work for me though as i cannot dial *# commands from the dialer. will give it a shot though. mine is all fubar

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1802024

EDIT: not really much help tp us as our IMEI isnt listed anywhere on the phone or box
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Virtuon:
Hi folks,

I have a HSPA+/GSM Galaxy Nexus that is totally bricked. The current state is a phone, triangle, pc when I boot it (black screen of death). I've tried everything: flashing via Odin 1.83 1.85 1.87, used images for Android 4.0.2, 4.0.4 (CF_YAKJU_IMM76D_full.tar) and Jelly Bean (ONE.PT.YAKJU.JRO03C.tar.md5); changed drivers, cables and even computers to flash it. Tried pit file for i9250 (partition-table-0915.pit) and u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit too (I know that is for SII i9100!) but it always freezes in NAND Write start when I try to flash something (even with the correct partition-table-0915.pit) ou the flash doesn't start.

No, I can't access bootloader or ODIN mode. I just have the BSOD available.

The weird part is that I just don't have the bootloader when I use partition-table-0915.pit file, but when I flash u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit for i9100, bootloader appears. I can't unlock bootloader on this mode, 'cause it shows "unknown partition" (of course, because it's the wrong pit file). On the same way, I can't flash any file via fastboot for the same reason. I've tried OMAP Flash too, but it didn't solve my problem.

Any ideas? Can the internal memory be corrupted? Is there anything like "zero fill" for cell phones, memory remap or something that solves this? The question is: why does bootloader appear with pit file for i9100 and doesn't show with pit file for i9250? Yes, I've downloaded the same file from different sources, so the problem isn't with the file! I'm getting mad.. 6 months with my GNex bricked..

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
The thing is, I am not sure there is a proper .pit file for the GNex. I know the one you are using says it is for the i9250, but I'm not convinced.

I'm not on sure there is anything else you can do now. Once the partitions are messed up, I haven't seen anyone recovery it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AdamOutler:
You will need a pit file. a pit file, or JTAG. Sorry.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] James12:
Not sure how it happened but the capacitive buttons and the pull down menu are not functioning. Any others have this problem or a solution?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
Capacitive? I dont have any of those.

Probably systemui has failed. Shutdown/Reboot.

Sent from my i9250
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 3rdstring:
Custom ROM with the Expanded Desktop feature?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chickentuna:
+1 or if reboot doesn't work, re-flash the rom
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] James12:
I'll try a full wipe. Hopefully that works..

I'm guessing the 3 navigation buttons aren't capacitive? Either way thanks for the input
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
They're software buttons.

Sent from my i9250
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boo97:
Re: S-ON/S-OFF

Thanks that has cleared a lot of doubt. Is there any way you can unbrick ur phone?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eddiehk6:
(no need to open another thread ;))

you can unbrick your phone from almost any scenario using bortak's troubleshooting guide stickied to the top of Q&A. or google...

you can avoid getting into any kind of 'brick' situations (most aren't actual bricks anyway) by checking that what you're flashing/doing is compatible/appropriate...

the most important thing is to nandroid backup before you flash!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boo97:
Ok thanks
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tha_lode:
I got my hands on a demo p6810, and have been having some trouble with it.

Kies does not recognize it, and Odin almost bricked it.

The build number is HTJ85b.xxkh4 p6810xxkh4

I see an error message that gives me reason to believe the Rom version on it is not the right one.

When syncing over wifi I get an error message in kies saying that there is no simcard to sync. Also when connecting it to a mac I get a message that the mac has a new network interface. (Like a modem)

Looks to me like two clues that the P6810 thinks it should have a simslot and a simcard installed and also reports to the computer that it has one...

It also randomly crashes google play without me even using it.

How should I fix this? Would a newer android version fix my problems?

Getting android 4 would be awesome, but all my attempts so far have not worked out.

Odin printout:

Added!!

Enter CS for MD5..

Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

Please wait..

P6810XXLPM_P6810OXXLP1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

Leave CS..

Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

File analysis..

SetupConnection..

Initialzation..

Get PIT for mapping..

Firmware update start..

boot.bin

NAND Write Start!!

Complete(Write) operation failed.

All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cimba007:
Well, seems like a tough question to me. Did you just recently receive your tab? Is there any possibility to return it?

Flashing "might" resolve your problem but if i understand the process right you the p6810 and p6800 have differecnt partitions so flashing a "right" p6800 rum "might" require you to repartition the tab. As it is currently working with p6810 rom i wonder if this might brick it in some way.

Any infomrations if you can return your tab or how old it its?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] joho5:
I have posted about this in specific rom threads without an answer.

Is it normal right now for the front facing camera to show up distorted (flattened out and fat) when using the front facing camera.

Every AOSP rom I have tried (cm10, aokp, brickbeatz, etc...) all have the distorted front camera image.

Wondering if its just something in the code that hasnt or cant be fixed.

thanks
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] nickeedoo:
Same. I'm pretty sure it's a known bug. Otherwise, we're just unlucky.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tomc3p:
It looks like that for me. But I have noticed when you take a picture and view it in gallery it goes back to normal resolution.

Sent from my One X
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] yobbei:
Try changing the resolution
[HTC Sensation] carlos3lopez:
Is ARHD better than VIPER ?? What's the difference ?? I always have VIPER and don't know ARHD
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
i do not know about viperS rom but in ARHD some users mentioned that they have very good battery life

but it is better to check it by yourself and see what suits to you best
[HTC Sensation] seangeezy12:
I personally like viper ima try the other one to though
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Is there a problem why you cannot make a nandroid and try it for yourself?

:confused:
[HTC Sensation] realsis:
Is

Always best to form your Own opinion on these things. Try out yourself, experiment, have fun, enjoy and decide for yourself what you like. This question is subjective and is dependant on opinion only. So form your own opinion and this please. The roms are both very different and each has unique quality to themselves. It's like comparing apples to oranges they are very different. So experience each unique qualities for yourself and discover which you prefer best. It really would be selling yourself short if you don't experience them yourself. So have fun and experiment! Just remember to do your nandroid backup incase you get in a pinch you can easily restore your old rom. Best wishes and happy flashing! Ps. The fun part is the experimentation! Enjoy
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
Id say viper, love it. Try them n see what suits u best
[HTC Sensation] ESPORTIVA:
Paranoid android :D
[HTC Sensation] hunt:
In my opinion, Try ARHD 6.8.0 Once.....I m loving both.....ARHD deliveres best battery backup....

ARHD- Faster than BUGATI :p....!!!!!

Viper- Tweak Engine :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SGSIIIUser:
The android system is draining my battery pretty badly. It's taking about 25 percent of my battery. I have my Gsiff_daemon deleted, but it's still taking quite a lot of my battery. My phone would go down 1 percent every 5 mins in sleep mode. Is this normal and how can I decrease the battery usage of android system? I'm on 4.0.4 stock rooted.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] BeatnikBandit:
When you have battery issues you need to post a battery info screenshot. Showing your battery use and what is using it. It will help Diagnose the issue.

IMO (I am not pro) I would think being on stock you should have no problem although you are rooted so I think. Its either a hardware issue or something you did. How did you root your phone? if you followed a Tutorial what tutorial did you use?

What i would do is first charge the phone to 100% then let it drain to around 5% and post a screenshot of your battery usage, I would also post a History Screenshot too.

After you have done that you can patiently wait as i bet someone more knowledgeable than I will post something about your issue.

Although Since your rooted you could Install a New Kernel that is made for battery life. That should help if your ROM is not the suspect (I think it could be) Next I would also flash a good stock based rom (that is if you like and want stock based). Pimp My Rom also Has some Battery Saving Tweeks in it if you wish to not flash a ROM try PMR to tweak your system.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SGSIIIUser:
I didn't really cared about my battery life before since I always have extra carried with me at all times. But my power is out because of hurricane sandy and I have no idea when will the power be back up. Now every percent battery counts since I won't be able to charge. I'll try to put screen shots up but I only have my phone because my laptop battery died already.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Woody:
Go into your battery screen and tap on Android System and then scroll down. it will show you all the processes that are associated with that particular facet of the ROM/Battery. In there, you can see what is being used by Android System and hopefully something will spark your eye. Do you have an Alarm/Clock setting, Calendar, media scanning,...? You can force close the offender.

Also you can go into Developer Options and tick Show CPU and it will show an overlay on your homescreen that will show real-time CPU usage.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SGSIIIUser:
I turned on cpu usage in the devekoper options and I see that x.xx/x.xx/x.xx (x are numbers I can't track them down because they're constantly changing) are always on the top and takes up quite a lot of cpu. Is that something I need to worry about?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Woody:
I would reboot and once it is back up and running, go to Settings>Apps>Running and FC everything that you are not using. Then switched to Cached and FC everything that populated over from running and anything else that you don't need.

When I say need, I understand that you are in the danger zone and w/o power. You don't need Facebook, MediaHub, Music/Video,...Not that those are specific to you, but if you only have one battery left with no power in the future, then I suggest going bare bones for the time beaing.

***************

Sidenote: I was just reading about some things and see that some people in NYC are using Hotels/Gas Stations/ Stores that still have power to charge up the cell phones. Not sure where you are but might be worth looking into. How many times have you gone into that corner store? Do they recognize you? Maybe they could share some power. See where I am going with this?

Be safe