yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thanitos:
" Jailbreaking or unlocking allows users to install non-vendor-approved software on cellphones and other electronic devices.But the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and other advocates of digital rights say that practice constitutes non-infringing use permitted under Section 117 of the Copyright Act. They urged the Copyright Office to renew critical exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act as part of the rulemaking process it conducts every three years Ending previous jailbreaking exemptions, from 2006 and 2010, would lead to higher device prices, increased electronic waste, higher costs associated with switching service providers and widespread mobile customer "lock-in," according to the comments it submitted in December 2011. It applauded the decision of the Copyright Office to uphold those exemptions this past weekend." -http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/10/30/51815.htm

So with this ruling being made in the consumers favor, we are allowed to Jailbreak Iphones Ipods, I-everything, all handsets and so on except tablets. Why then are we locked on the Ion? Is this not an infringement on the law that allows us to do what we want, to an extent, to all devices? Is it under Sony or ATT that we have to seek the thing we long for? Sony doesn't even have live support for our phone and as I have heard Sony passes everything bad onto ATT and ATT to Sony. Is this a game we are in between Consumers, the law, and what the companies feel they should be able to do?

If this is the case is it not illegal for Apple to continually try to block Jail breaking attempts by developers? By law we are allowed to install software not provided by the producer.

So, who holds the key to the Ion? Why is the key kept from us? How will we get our hands on OUR key?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Yes we are allowed to jailbreak but that doesn't mean they have to provide us with the steps to do it or make it an easy process.

As for the ion and the bootloader its a tough call who is controlling it. Sony is the manufacturer yet they have an exclusive deal with AT&T to carry the phone. It would be interesting to see this court ruling applied against AT&T/Sony to get the bootloader unlock allowed but I doubt it will change anything as again nothing says they have to tell us how to do it or give us a procedure for it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Vfan23:
I wish the bootloader fell in this category but I don't think it does.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] split2th:
Ya, all this really covers is consumers having the right to install whatever apps they want on there devices. no matter where there from. Android is already open in this regard. Sounds like it more applies to apples locked down appstore. I'd be interested to see if ios will come with the option to install non market apps.
[Motorola Atrix 2] suket123:
Hello All,

I AM REALLY SORRY IF THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN ASKED MANY A TIMES.

I am from India and running the OTA android 4.0.4 on my Motorola Atrix 2. The version is a headache and spoils the fun of using Atrix 2. I was very much happy with speed that 2.3.6 gave me. But one unlucky day I got the 4.0.4 update and never has it been the same then. I am frustrated to the point of selling off my device.

So i would like to ask anyone who can help me out. Is there anyway I can go to the Stock Motorola Atrix 2 android version 2.3.6 or is there any other 4.0.4 cooked ROM that works better than the OTA 4.0.4? and if there is, can it be installed on my device? I have not yet rooted my device.

P.S. if there is anyway to go back to Stock 2.3.6, nothing could be better than that.

Any help regarding this will be really appreciated.
[Motorola Atrix 2] deveshmanish:
Assuming your atrix2 is the Indian version there have been reports of people having fxz back to GB without bricking.but again i don't have the Indian atrix2 (just the at&t version) so i haven't done this personally.

What problems are you having on ICS maybe they can be sorted out by some tweaks/a custom ROM
[Motorola Atrix 2] suket123:
The problems I am facing is a lot of lag when flicking through screens, slow downs, non-responsive apps, basically ICS is creating too much stress on the hardware of the phone. I like my phone to run smooth and lag free, so pls suggest me if there are any ROM's that can solve my issues, and if i can upgrade to those ROM's on my OTA ICS 4.0.4... Thanks DeveshMainsh
[Motorola Atrix 2] daavvis:
Do a data/ factory reset... ics runs nice and smooth sounds like ur phone needs an old fashioned cleaning out..
[Motorola Atrix 2] MenTaLLyMenTaL:
I have the same problem with my AT&T Motorola Atrix2. I upgraded it OTA 4 days ago and it is VERY FRUSTRATING!! Its super laggy with lot of lag between flicks, apps open slower and the worst part - once my dialer simply would not place a call on pressing the call button!! What use is a phone that refuses to call??

@Opener did u try factory resetting your phone? Did it help?

@Others, please suggest what I should do. I am a newbie too to android modding so I am not familiar with the currently trending mods/tweaks/cooked roms. Any way to downgrade to 2.3.6? If not, is there any custom firmware that gives better performance?
[Motorola Atrix 2] devilhunter47:
First thing to do after update is factory reset..if still your phone is slow apply the awesome v6 supercharger script..my phone is super fast..
[Motorola Atrix 2] dmroeder:
There is definitely something wrong with the OTA ICS update. I did many factory resets after the update and performance was unbearable. It seemed to work fine for a little while after the reset, but as soon as I signed into my google account it started giving me fits. I even reset, then created a new google account and it was the same thing. So I reset again and never signed into my account, seemed to work okay for a couple of days, but eventually it was the same performance issues.

I took my phone into the AT&T service center and they knew of the "issue". AT&T ended up replacing the phone under warranty and now I'm back to Gingerbread, kind of wishing I had a stable version of ICS because I really like it.
[Motorola Atrix 2] A2Trip:
Could always get on ICS leak #1. If you not satisfied, can always go back to GB. From ICS leak #1 ONLY. Leak #2 and OTA CANNOT get back to GB. You'll only end up with a brick.
[Motorola Atrix 2] farz2farz:
can we go back to gb via custom roms.. actually i am new to atrix2.. i dont know much about recovery roms and stuffs on atrix 2, as far as i know atrix2 is of little problems and low dev support.. i am on ics ota..
[Motorola Atrix 2] devilhunter47:
No..a gb rom needs a gb kernel to run which is possible only through fxz..and for the record i was on Searet OTA and successfully fxzd back to Gb 2.3.6 yesterday..am running sonyav4 now
[Motorola Atrix 2] anikadam:
That's awesome news !! So now we have two confirmed cases of successful fxz from OTA 4.0.4 to GB for AsiaRetail version of our phone.

Sent from my MB865 on rooted ICS leak
[Motorola Atrix 2] devilhunter47:
Oh and btw i had flashed the china retail ics fxz while i was on searet ics leak and then back to searet 2.3.6 while i tried out miui on my phone..also fxzd directly from china retail ics to searet ics;)
[Motorola Atrix 2] anikadam:
That is some good news, might get the OTA after all
[Motorola Atrix 2] farz2farz:
man.. how u do that. As fars i know, everyone ended bricking. i am from india. please help me.
[Motorola Atrix 2] devilhunter47:
No big deal..just grab the fxz and flash via rsdlite;)..that is if your phone isnt at n t
[Motorola Atrix 2] farz2farz:
man how u do it. as far as i know every one ended bricking please help me..

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i dont understand. are you from kerala. am also. please help me. my phone is ics ota
[Motorola Atrix 2] devilhunter47:
Read the beginner's guide under general section..just drop a pm when you are done..oru malayaliye kandathil santhosham;)
[Motorola Atrix 2] farz2farz:
wow thats great.. sounds great. I am from thrissur. :) mm.. i think its better u give me ur phone number. so i can call u and clear my doubts. if you dont mind :) ( i am stuck on motorola atrix 2. damn i used lot of android phones before including atrix 4g, htc sensation, sgs2, lg 2x etc.. rooting and flashing, never been a problem for me, even installed android on a n9. but this one, a2 is a real pain. haa i,m stucked please help me ]
[Motorola Atrix 2] farz2farz:
why no reply pleaaaaase help me.. now i rooted my ics ota installed bootmenu

flashed cm10, now i am on cm10 bootloop, my bootmenu gone, what i do. please help. i installed cm10 to second system. please help.

which version to flash via rsd. some one please reply..
[Motorola Atrix 2] jalov:
att atrix2 downgrade

Can you help me pls to downgrade my phone from 4.04 to gb?

My phone is no longer functioning the way it was ever since it was accidentally upgraded to ICS.

It's an AT&T motorola arix2 mb865.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.
[Motorola Atrix 2] devilhunter47:
Not possible to downgrade
[Motorola Atrix 2] dmroeder:
I had a similar sounding situation with mine. At the time the factory 4.04 firmware was not available so I sent it back. I'd recommend a factory reset. If that doesn't work get the factory 4.04 firmware and flash it via RSD lite. Also known as FXZ.

Edit: don't try flashing back to GB, I hear that it will brick your phone.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragon884:
Hi Everyone,

I'm a bit confused with RIL files and i would like to have some clarifications.

From what i am reading on sense roms needs to be flashed with RILs which i get. I currently have Radio 12.56.60.25U_26.10.04.03_M and i flash the Ril 12.56.60.25U_26.10.04.03_M when i'm using this ROM DHD_WWE_3.12.405.1_STOCK_rooted_by_nitr00. Ok, so for AOSP/AOKP/MIUI Roms i shouldn't need to install andy RILs correct? Just install the ROM and go, right? Also if i do want to try out Sabsa Prime v8.5 is there a new set of Rils that i need to use or do i use the Ril i was using before?

For people who have different brand phones other than HTC is there a Ril alternate that needs to be installed to match the radio or is it flash ROM and go?

Many thanks everyone. This have been stopping me from trialing out different Roms except for modified sense gingerbread roms like ARHD.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bananagranola:
Only use RILs on ROMs that are both Sense and pre-ICS. For all other ROMs (like Sabsa Prime, which is ICS) you just flash the ROM and you're good.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unbeteiligter:
Just to make it a little more understandable:

Every Rom needs a RIL;

But in many Custom Roms the Devs already build in the RILs;

The RIL must correspond with your Radio; if it doesnt, you will end up with no Reception;

See the quote below and the the related Thread for more detailed Information.

I just followed the discussion some days ago, cause I wanted to update My Desire HD to the latest Radio, and didn't wanted to brick my phone.;)

It's always better to understand why things behave like they do, instead of follow some instruction without being aware whats happening. ;)

Greetings from Cologne

unbeteiligter
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hardsoft:
I use Sabsa Prime 8.5 on radio 12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M without flashing any RIL. GPS and Phone works brilliant!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unbeteiligter:
Right!!

your Rom has the RIL included...

my DHD runs on radio 12.69a.60.29U_26.17.14.11_M also without extra installing RIL...

cause it's included in my ROM by the Dev.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragon884:
So if i don't want to update my radio what RIL should i use for my version? will the gingerbread Ril be used? and how about AOSP roms? I had be experiences updating the radio before. i've update radio + matching RIL and my phone cannot hold a call connection longer than 10mins.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bananagranola:
Unless you have a GB Sense ROM, just use the RIL that came with the ROM.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] soulyoghi:
Help me...

I use guide from Galaxy Y > [GUIDE] Increase RAM using Swap File and Swap Partition ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33472176#post33472176 )

I got 16GB SD card, so i try using this guide. It works, but i don't really like it.

So i want to go back (not using swap method), and i format my SD card.

But i fotgot to off the swap (like in the tutor, you mus off it, or your SD card can't be mounted)..

Now my SD card can't read by my phone :'( , i can't use it anymore.

Whe i connect my SD card with card reader, it show (not broken or something), and when in CWM, i choose mount SD card, i can backup.

But when i turn on my phone, it not read (mount) my SD card.

And i can't make swap (because my SD card did'nt read by my phone, it not show)..

help me
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pitchblack5691:
Tried it with a linux system? It must detect your card because swap partitions will be detected by linux systems .

Edit: format it in fat32 file system then only it will be recognized by your phone.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donnerkai:
Hello,

i have 2 big problems.

1- i can not speak english, so sorry for my bad speech

2- i tried to install a new custom rom on my tab. after the last step and the reboot the device stays on the boot animation.

I can go to revovery mode and so i tried to back up. That was succesfull but after the reboot i had the same problem.

The tab is hanging on the boot animation.

Please help me!!

I hope you could understand my bad english and my problem?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diestarbucks:
Please keep questions to the Q&A section. You are more likely to get the help you need over here. :)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edan1979:
which custom firmware that you try?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donnerkai:
totaly bricked

Hello, i tried Nexness Pro V2.

But now i tried to flash the Stock Rom with Odin but it doesn`t work. It hangs on "factoryfs.img" !

can anybody help me?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wc74:
Maybe brick bug?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] meanhacker:
Hey developers, is it okay to charge the Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-I747) with a block charger from Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7510)? When I do use it, it seems to charge the phone's battery way faster than the original charger. But I have a feeling that it might not be too good for the battery. The tab's charger is 2.5A and the phone's charger is 1.0A. So my question is: is it safe to still keep using the tab's charger to charge my phone? I want your guys' opinions. Thanks. ;)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] waiters:
Yes that charger Is fine. It charges faster because it's a better charger.

I think the stock charger is mislabeled. It says 1a but doesn't charge as fast as my blackberry or iphone charger.

Stock charger is crap.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Tony_YYZ:
Yup, should be very safe. I use a BlackBerry PlayBook charger to charge my phone quickly. It's rated at 2A.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] meanhacker:
thanks guys! also, when I take the phone off charging, if it said 89% at the moment I unplugged the cable, it is still gonna go up to 90% haha. I think the charger is so strong that the battery still absorbs the charge for a while even after the charger is unplugged. Interesting phenomena.:good:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Deoxlar:
.... Or it was about to change to 90 percent... And it does as you unplug it... Trust me, it's not charging at all when it's unplug, the heat left in it might give it that 0.1percent boast but it'll set down to 89 quickly
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] meanhacker:
probably the heat or something then :D
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jumper62:
Is there are way to view the battery percentage on the ace? My battery status.just says discharging. I am on 2.3.6
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dxppxd:
Root, install cwm recovery, and go to UOT kitchen. Make your battery indicator as you like, retrieve the flashable zip, and flash it through cwm recovery.

You'll need to copy systemUI.apk and framework-res.apk from your phone's system/app and system/framework adresses to your pc so you can upload them to the UOT kitchen page.
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
my htc sensation is stuck on the cm screen after flashing cm10 jelly bean rom, it's been like that for 3 hours, i realized that i forgot to turn on smart flash on 4ext ... i don't know what to do now, can anyone please help me?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Remove battery ...then reinsert it...child power + volume down ...it takes you to bootloader ...select recovery from there ....enable smart flash and reflash the ROM without wipe and then reboot ...done
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
when i go into recovery where do i find the option "smart flash"?
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
i have 4ext recovery v2.2.7 RC5
[HTC Sensation] anasmunir:
Open 4EXT, then goto 'tools'..

EDIT: Sorry, my bad. Are you using 4EXT Recovery Classic v2.2.7 RC5 ??
[HTC Sensation] realsis:
It's in the menu scroll through. When you installed 4ext did you say you are s on when it asked?
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
i can't.. my phones gets stuck at the cm boot page every time i turn it on
[HTC Sensation] anasmunir:
I think you have to use the new 4EXT Touch Recovery to enable SmartFlash..

4EXT Recovery Classic v2.2.7 RC5 doesn't have that option.. (Someone correct me if I am wrong..:confused:)
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
i dnt rmmbr it asking me if it was s-on... but i rmmbr that wen i went too 4ext/tools its didn't let me enable smart flash
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
yea but how do i install the new one when i cant turn on my phone? -,-
[HTC Sensation] anasmunir:
Are you able to boot your phone into the bootloader (Power + Volume Down) ??
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
and is there a way to get a new 4ext recovery changelog with out turning on my phone?
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
yes i am able to access the bootloader (fyi it is s-on)
[HTC Sensation] anasmunir:
What is the version of your bootloader? Have you Unlocked your bootloader through HTC Dev website??
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
yes i have unlocked it, the version is 1.27.000
[HTC Sensation] anasmunir:
Okay, now visit

THIS THREAD, and carefully follow the steps 2, 3 & 4.

In Step 4B., just use your CyanogenMod Rom instead of Android Revolution HD..

Best of Luck! :good:
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
when i connect my phone to my computer it wont work -.-
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
im not able to enable usb debugging because my phone won't turn on....
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
any help?
[HTC Sensation] goatee84:
Read carefully...Step 2 of the post you were linked to describes what to do if "you cannot boot your phone".
[HTC Sensation] anasmunir:
:(

Then try to manually update your recovery by the following method:

Download THIS file.

Copy the PG58IMG.zip file you've downloaded to the root of the sdcard. Root of the sd card mean that you can't put the file inside any folder. Also, you can't rename the file. Please keep the PG58IMG otherwise the bootloader won't recognize it.

Power off your phone or remove the battery and put it back again.

Hold volume-down + power button to boot into the bootloader.

Wait for the zip to be found and confirm to update as prompted.

Once it completed successfully and prompted you to reboot, just pull the battery out.

Remove the sdcard from your phone, attach it to your computer and delete the PG58IMG.zip from the sdcard.

Remove the sdcard from your computer and return it to your phone.

Hold volume-down + power to boot into bootloader.

Wait 10 seconds until the bootloader is fully loaded

Navigate with the volume button and select recovery with the power button

Wait for the recovery to boot

You are good to go, now you can flash the ROM.

NOTE: It is necessary to delete the PG58IMG.zip file from the sdcard after flashing it. Otherwise it'll keep asking if you want to update, and will not allow to enter the bootloader.

Hope this helps. :good:

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Oh Yes. goatee84 is right..

Please read that guide carefully.. Its clearly written there what you have to do if you cannot boot your phone..

Don't follow the above method unless you haven't any option left..
[HTC Sensation] yakmakak98:
thanks it worked!!!
[HTC One S] phoenixbennu:
I have scoured the internet and xda and have not found a solution. I am trying to unlock my bootloader, so I can install ROMs and whatnot, on my HTC One S. However, the device is not recognized by adb, even though the normal drivers are installed through HTC sync. I cannot install any additional driver through any other way.

Basically, I just need to know if anyone has a solution to getting the HTC One S to recognize with adb on Windows 8, or any alternate way to get a token.

I have done this many times before on windows 7, and even used adb for other devices on Windows 8, but cannot get the One S to read.

..and unfortunately my Windows 7 machine is in need of repair.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
[HTC One S] Spastic909:
Adb still worked after I went from 7 to 8. Uninstall drivers and install android sdk which has required drivers. I've never used HTC sync due to its suckness. You can also google the download for just the drivers without any extra software. There are multiple devices that have adb drivers for download here on xda aswell.

Good hunting

But as far as driver compatibility nothing has changed since the update
[HTC One S] stratax:
the drivers wont work until htc/Microsoft updates them. doesn't work on my windows 8 pro, I had to installed a virtual machine to get it to work with windows 7.
[HTC One S] phoenixbennu:
Definitely nofun that the htc drivers seem to be the big issues. Whendid not have trouble with the kindle orsamsung. Did update as much through the sdk, and tried manually installing the win 7 drivers, and more andno luck. So guess Ill be waiting.
[HTC One S] Spastic909:
Works for me on windows 8 pro....don't know what you are talking about
[HTC One S] phoenixbennu:
Thats good to hear that there is a way to get it working. What drivers did you install?
[HTC One S] mbh87:
Are you looking for a driver that will work for when you are in bootloader? I used a Samsung driver and it worked fine.
[HTC One S] mikeyinid:
I just installed the latest htc sync and all the drivers were good
[HTC One S] phoenixbennu:
Did this allow detect in adb? not just for windows recognizing the device?
[HTC One S] phoenixbennu:
Ive come to find that adb will recognize the device, but not in fastboot mode. Which is the killer, cause thats the only mode I really need it to be recognized in. :P
[HTC One S] Ruwin:
I use both ADB and Fastboot on my W8, and never had a problem. Worst case scenario, if you install the drivers but you still have an exclamation mark next to the device in device manager, try and install the Android USB drivers on a W7 machine and copy the files on your W8. Then go to device manager and update the driver, and point to the folder you just copied. This should do.
[HTC One S] phoenixbennu:
Already tried :( Used both windows 7 and windows vista drivers.

Oh well.
[HTC One S] usaff22:
I installed the SDK and some hacked HBOOT drivers. Doesn't work. I'll have to try new methods
[HTC One S] neptuno92:
I've found in some pages that HTC has already uploaded their HTC Sync and that is now compatible with Windows 8. However, still not working for me in 8 Pro.

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I've uploaded from W7 to W8 pro and my now I'm not able to find a driver that fits my computer. It's a very strange situation.
[HTC One S] stratax:
I have tried pretty much everything lol, its not worth it if you are installing a RUU then windows 8 suddenly stopped detecting your phone then you have a brick. I would just wait till htc releases drivers for windows 8. or installed windows 7 through VMware, like I did.