yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] harry_fine:
SOLVED

Discovered after reading the Toolkit and guide that it wasn't an EMMC bug hard brick, thank goodness. I was directed in post #250 to one specific stock ROM to install with ODIN, that supposedly, was the only stock ROM that when you did a wipe data/factory reset, actually recreated the partitions and reformatted them. It is P7310XARLA3_P7310UELA3_HOME.tar.md5

But I had nothing to lose, so I installed the stock ROM with ODIN, booted the stock recovery, did the wipe, and for the first time in about 10 hours of trying this, it was able to format the /data partition, and installed the bootable ROM. After that, I installed a CWM recover in the tar format, and now about to put my old ICS ROM back on, the one in the development section that came from an OTA leak.

Thanks, I hope this helps someone who has problems accessing their /data or /sdcard directories..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] stevenavm:
Hey everyone-just wondering what your preferred regimen for backups/restores is when using tibu. I backup all modified data for my apps nightly, but I don't really play with user data for the sake of conflicts when flashing between ROMs. Can anyone provide me with some insight as to how to keep as much system data as possible between ROM flashes(ie my email accounts, WiFi access points, some system settings, etc) that arent likely to conflict with other ROMs (so long as they're on the same version of Android)?

Just wondering if there's an optimal backup/restore regimen I'm unaware of.

Thanks guys!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Jayster0966:
Subscribed! Same questions have been running through my head. :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ChillFactorz:
System data will potentially corrupt your system, from one base (ROM) to the other. Wiping data is necessary to prevent bugs and glitches.

If you are flashing an update to an already installed ROM, you can forgo the data wipe (factory reset), and wipe only: cache, dalvik, and system. This will keep your data intact.

Doing a factory reset on occasion after several flashes, will clean up some potential problems.

Wiping SD card, internal and external, will also help with any potential problems. If wiping SD card you should only have to save media (pix, music, video) and any docs to your PC. Then format card, then add back your media and docs. You should notice better performance.

Wiping data can be necessary, a part of flashing ROMs. As far as TiBu I backup everything. When restoring you have the option to restore data or not. If you are restoring from a different ROM choose to only restore app.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] stevenavm:
Well I appreciate the reply, but this is all stuff I'm aware of. However if what you're saying is that nobody out there really bothers with restoring any system data from one base to another, then that answers my question and what I'm already doing is the best way to go.

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
No one restores system data unless they want problems.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cameljon:
Exporting sms and call log is the only thing I've ever need. I was extremely happy the day they added that.

I don't even backup app data anymore. Except for 2 authenticators I use. I prefer to keep as much stuff on cloud storage as possible. I trust my SR and ROM, I just don't trust myself.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
[Motorola Droid and Milestone Q&A, Help & Troublesh] Ryan11lb426:
i am running 2.3.5 on my motorola droid in an effort to be able to play call of duty black ops zombies on my phone. there is a problem though whenever i start the app i get "Error (marmalade v6.1.0) could not find s3e.icf, either embedded or as an external file. i figured someone could help me as i dont know what to do here, i feel like i might have to edit something in the code but as i said i really dont know and could just use some advice on what to do besides going out and buying a different phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mustardmonkey:
Hi there,

I only have 750 MB, and I'm going way over that. How can I get my phone to use wi-fi as much as possible? There's wi fi in alot of the places I work but not at home. Most of the usage seems to be software updates, and google play store updates, and a few other apps being updated. Can it not wait to do those updates until wi fi is available to save my data. I'm with Orange btw, and the local wi fi netwrok is with O2.

Thanks,,,
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimp208:
I would recommend downloading a mobile data toogle widget from the play store and leaving mobile data off by default. Then turn on WiFi when you need data connectivity. By leaving mobile data off by default you won't be using up your data limit with things you don't want using it up. When you do need mobile data turn it in for when you need to use it for something you want (For example when you want to update an app) then immediately turn it off again when you done using data. If you turn data on and off only when needed you should get a fair amount more usage out of your 750 MB data allotment.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonke11:
Just use 3g watchdog :)
[Asus Transformer TF700] ic3ddk:
hi guys,

Since i bought my tf700 i'm encountering with this problem... text editor lags. To be more specific, i'm talking about polaris office, kingsoft office. (kingsoft is a bit better, but still...)

From what i heard/read on internet it should work smooth. The thing is that it's behavior doesn't change whatever "tweaks" i'm doing to the tablet, like changing through power modes (power saving, normal, performance), or activating the force gpu rendering. This happened while unrooted and locked.

And i decided to go root, unlocked, installed cleanROM + clemsyn's oc kernel... and guess what... NOTHING happened.

So, i'm asking for ur helping guys.
[Asus Transformer TF700] John Kotches:
I just swapped my Prime for an Inifnity last night, and I am noticing that touch typing response feels "laggy" -- and this was not the case on the Prime.

This is across multiple applications, not specific to any one application.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joo0:
I have the Verizon Galaxy S3, and i am trying to get a free tether app or tether for free basically. I have the unlimited data plan so that may limit some of my options. I am also rooted n flashed the JellyWiz RLS12 ROM, so if anyone can help please do.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Activate the hotspot toggle in notification dropdown. If no toggle there install a toggle widget from the Playstore. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joo0:
Would it charge something on my bill? I thought it did, and i have unlimted data plan.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Don't charge mine. Just don't Torrent pirated videos. :p:cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joo0:
is it monitored?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Not any more than any other tether app. It is not their app. It is native android tether built into ICS/JB. They hijacked your tether and put an Icon and authorization on top of it in framework. It is not a Verizon app. Toggle just accesses tether in framework as it was designed in Android. 4GB + files are pretty easy to pick up on the network regardless of how you do it. Many have reported using 50-100 GB/month with no problem. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joo0:
yeah ive seen one with 250GB in 1 month. I was like... wouldnt they notice or charge you lol. Thanks for the clarification though, cause i thought the icon up there was using Verizons "pre built" bloatware stuff that they added and using that means youre using hotspot and agreeing to their terms.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droopydroors:
Also the first time I used toggle it didn't activate till I manually went in and configured it. Then it works without issue. Just a heads up.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbrinker96:
I'm thinking about getting the 8gb model, but is the 16gb really worth $50 more? What do you guys think? I'm not sure if I will have enough space for custom roms and backups. As for music and other stuff I'm planning to store it on the cloud.

Thanks in advance
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwahchees:
I hope you're "thankful" for this.

just kiddin.

Okay, so a ROM usually is 300mb-1gb. But I'm guessing because they're AOSP roms, we're looking @ 300mb-600mb. 600 being a really bloated rom. Secondly, games will take up a bunch of space, so beware of that (1-3 gb's). Apps will take ~1gb. The partition will be reduced cause of the Android ~2gb. And don't even think about adding music, you won't have room for that.

In other words, 8gb's means you're sacrificing something. Either apps, music, or roms.

Get the 16GB. Honestly.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbrinker96:
I forgot about the reduced partition, well at least it's not too much more for the 16gb.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joplisan:
I will get 8GB. I just don't need much space. I use my phone mainly for browsing, forums and simple games. After 1 year, I still have 10GB left. So, it depends how you want to use your phone? Lots of music, HD games? Then take 16GB.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supercakefish:
16GB all the way for me! The more the merrier is what I say! Take all you can get! :D
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxys:
Probably 16gb for my usage...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anirudh412:
Don't know if this is important to you or not, but even if you were ok with 8gb, a year down the road, you will have a hard time selling it seeing as how 8gb sounds ridiculous even now. Games and apps are surely not going to decrease in size with time :) Its just 60 odd dollars more for double the storage, go for it!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zurginator:
Realistically speaking, 8 would work for me. I'm getting the 16 anyways.

A) Resale

B) Don't have to worry about how many pics I take (especially with Photosphere)

C) I like pie. :laugh:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donec:
If in doubt get the 8GB and a 32GB Wi-Drive like me.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c_86:
Wi-drive?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zander145:
I've got a 500gb GoFlex by Seagate.

The perks of working at Best Buy :)

I'm also getting the 8gb.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Euthye:
I'm gona get 8gb and let otg take the strain if 8 isn't enough, however the N4 only has to last me a year max then it becomes my spare having decided what hi end LTE phone I buy at some point in 2013, presuming the Mayan interpreters are wrong.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxStatiX:
Same here,getting the 8 GB too. :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slap-Yourself :):
8GB would probably work for me if I don't use it for my mp3 player. But I'm pretty positive I'll be going with the 16GB anyway. Better safe than sorry.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] detdett:
I will get the 8gb as well. Considering I don't use my phone for more than a year, I wouldn't want to spend more than I have to.

In terms of resale value, the selling price is quite low so I would be happy if I can sell for 200s
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donec:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00576APEI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.kingston.com/us/usb/wireless#wid
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctowne:
I'm going for the 8gb version. I have all 40-something gigs of my music on google music so basically the only thing on the phone will be apps and pictures which are going to take up nowhere near 5/6 gigs. Plus I have 5gb of google drive, 25gb of dropbox, and there are plenty of other free cloud sites out there.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barondebxl:
I was considering the 16 gig but for what? I don't put vids on my phone, I do have pics but they don't take lots of space, I have plenty of apps that don't even use a gig of memory, the most that I use storage for is to back up roms. Everytime there's a new version of the rom, I back it up and delete the old back up. I think 8 gig is enough for me, 4gig was enough on my old sensation.......
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Euthye:
In all the panic I ended up getting the 16gb, I'm very impressed with my phone, I'm coming from a Note but the Nexus 4 seems way smoother and faster, got a slim tpu case and a vertical flip cheapy off Amazon atm I'm waiting for a Nilkin Flip which will prob be the main case unless Poetic bring out an Atmosphere Flip for the Nexus 4.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calanizzle:
8gb if you don't hear music and/or have a load of videos.

I don't, so I went for the 8gb, I have 3gb free and 50gb on my dropbox.
[Acer Iconia A500] NavyRazorback:
I have followed many threads but cannot find a working solution. I will outline what I have done as briefly as possible.

While streaming to TV with HDMI, the screen switched to the android robot on his back with red triangle and "!".

I put Acer_A500_1.031.00_WW_GEN1 on a SD and tried to reboot, showed robot working and then on back with "!" again.

Put in fastboot and used ADB command lines to try to put Thor recovery on, stated device locked on screen.

Entered cmd to unlock, got positive response, tried thor again, same result.

powered down, re-installed asus drivers, connected it did not connect as APX so rolled back drivers and was able to connect as APX.

Ran AFTEROTA, cannot find device

Ran Blackthund3r manager, stated a500 connected in APX mode, but when trying to get Serial program runs but returns nothing. And when trying to get logs returns "no device found" but at the bottom still shows connected in APX Mode.

I am unable to get the CPUID and the device does not boot for me to put in USB development mode so I am unsure where to go from here. Again I have spent several hours following everystep in multiple threads and I keep getting stuck. Any help in helping me return my A500 to working condition would be great. Also, before crash I was running ICS OTA stock.

v/r
[Acer Iconia A500] botzgori:
i also have the same problem & also try almost everything of what you did but mine is not rooted a virgin tablet running on latest ics . i can also get into apx mode but cannot generate the uid.. i know there is a solution to this using ubuntu but i dunno how to use ubuntu or libusb or visualc+ as what it stated to generate the uid & was hoping that some1 might try to make a step by step thread in using linux or winusb in windows
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
so u flashed stock ICS (or tried to) - doing this overwrites your custom recovery with the silly stock one

???? huh!!! do u have the unlocked bootloader????

what rom were u running before u flashed stock???

you were on the right track with fastboot if you'd tried that first rather than flashing a stock rom (for future ref!)

what is this unlock thing, sorry for my ignorance, but I've noticed a couple of reports lately that mentions this problem??

I hope u meant to type "acer drivers"

unless you do have an asus tab....which then explains your troubles!!!!

heck you are in a bit of a pickle m8!!!

i think you can only use an update.zip (no cpuid required)

have a look at jdgM3NTL's thread " revert to factory stock the easy way" http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1839313

IF this doesnt work you'll be in for the long haul - you will need to use linux as that is the only other way to get yr cpuid - have you checked out the cpuid thread (u only need to read the OP)

there are at least 7 different methods for retrieving yr cpuid, u might try usbdeview

---------- Post added at 11:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:59 AM ----------

check out srbeens thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1751978

if you can still boot then method 7 for you
[Acer Iconia A500] NavyRazorback:
Thank you for your reply.

In response to some of your questions. Yes I meant to type Acer and not Asus, I do in fact own the Acer A500.

About my initial attempt to flash the stock ROM, I never had an unlocked bootloader, before the tablet was bricked I was running Stock ICS OTA and had never done any modifications.

I tried using USBDeview but the serial number is blank. It looks like I will have to try the Linux method. Again thank you for your help.
[Acer Iconia A500] leroijr407:
And this is WHY IM DONE following or using XDA THREADS. Most of the time someone experienced helps for a bit than leaves people hanging. I just unbricked my a500 when no one answered for my help. This guy here responded back and no o e help him. Hit and miss here. Go to another forum if you canr find your solution aleeady poSted. Cause if you reply or start NEW THREAD, no answer 90% time. Mine was bricked And rooted. Stuck on acer screen. Tried everything I could. No answers fron this sites threads. But I did it on my own, simple fix for apparent hard brick a500, but it was not really hard bricked. All symptons showed hard bricked. You wanna know what really fixed my tab without changing main board...?? Hint.. xbox red ring.....xda, you suck, no support for newbies here. Out. Unsubscribed..deuces. .
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jerichi:
This camera has been patched. It works on the bionic.

Thanks to jefftheworld for patching this for us and letting me post it here.

Check it out and let me know what doesn't work and I will try to fix or I will let jefftheworld know about it. Let me know what by our running so I can out it here. After install for safe measure wipe cache and dalvick cache.

I'm currently running this on Icarushd 1.5

Download: http://db.tt/rqESsSgP

Bionic
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Furioustylez:
I can tell you already what won't work. This came with the skyl1n3 rom. When trying to edit any photo the gallery forecloses. Camera and camcorder does work, and panoramic, but the other camera option, also forecloses.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jerichi:
This came from a buddy of mine that patched it and photosphere does work. Im working on fixing everything.

Bionic
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Furioustylez:
Ok ill try it, is this a flash able zip?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jerichi:
Yes it is editing does not work like you said but I'm working on it

Bionic
[Motorola Droid Bionic] DisastersOneSon:
I just tried this patched 4.2 camera on the IcarusHD 1.5 Rom after having wiped the cache and dalvik, I had no luck using the photosphere properly. As with many other roms and 4.2 camera iterations, One photo can be lined up and then it lags almost to the point of no movement at all.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Furioustylez:
Yeah, there's an issue with the gallery, which is why it does that. I tried to edit the build prop, but it didn't work.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jerichi:
I'm working in it

Bionic
[Motorola Droid Bionic] DisastersOneSon:
Any progress?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Mr. HQ:
Still no go on camera 360 for me

Tried the zip on CM10 (11-3-2012) No dice on Camera 360.

Still can't even get Camera 360 to open at all.

I'm patient though.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jerichi:
Still working on it no matter what I do it still doesn't work. Ilk keep working on it though

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Mr. HQ:
To clarify

I loaded up the STOCK CM10 & the camera works, just not on the KEXEC CM10
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jerichi:
Thanks for the info

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Motorola Droid Bionic] DisastersOneSon:
So youre saying photosphere worked 100% for you?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Fadtydawg:
Use camera 360 (play store) and reboot . Works great!!! Droid bionic rooted . Cm10 stock Nov. 2012 also video chat worked great. All 100%. :D
[Motorola Droid Bionic] rothenbj:
Any update on the 4.2 camera, is it still a work in process?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] bulsara:
Any updates?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Fadtydawg:
:thumbup:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rog0003:
Would love to find a sleeve w/ 2 credit card slots. Especially if the physical Google Wallet card rumors are true. Anyone know of any quality brands that make a similar product?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ashen Victor:
Try going through Etsy. For the N4 I've decided to go naked and won't be getting a case (except for maybe a bumper), so I'm actually looking for a sleeve/pouch, too. From what I'm seeing so far, Etsy has some pretty nice stuff and I've even come across a few sleeves with card holders which should be right up your alley. I know most everyone will be going through ebay because of the dirt cheap prices, but the listings are pretty much the same mass produced things. Etsy, IMO, is at least offering some more "unique" options, a lot of which is handmade. You pay a bit more, but the quality of a lot of these things are really good. At least they are going by the various things I've bought from there in the past.

Just be mindful that a lot of the phone sleeves are made specifically for the iPhone and you'll need to contact the seller and request a custom item.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] the2ndtinman25:
Im sure it has been asked but i couldnt find it. I push volume down and power button and the home button button and all them flash but no recovery. My phone is currently stuck on the htc beats audio screen and would like to get it going again. So if somone has an idea on how to get it booted with a different rom without getting to recovery would be great.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] premo15:
Sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
u hold volume down and power till the bottom lights flash.. keep holding them and they will stop flashing the phone will shut off.. then what i do is i take my finger off the power botton for like 1 sec.. put it back on.. hold it till the bootloader screen should pop up.. then u can get into recovery from there.. works everytime
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TaintedByte:
evo401's method is pretty fool-proof. However if it doesn't work you can always try plugging your phone into your computer and see if adb detects it (adb devices) if it does simply send it a reboot command (adb reboot recovery) that should automatically force it to reboot to the recovery.
[Microsoft Surface] Wendemixda:
I have 500 bucks to spend and am hesitating between getting either the Surface or a nexus 7 + a chromebook. For those who have had some experience with those devices, what do you think would be a better way to go? I am honestly hesitating between the two choices.
[Microsoft Surface] aegixnova:
The Chromebook really doesn't enthuse me...I don't completely think that its existence is justified yet. It depends how you consider the convenience of two devices vs one.

What are you planning on doing? Will you type a lot? Integrate the products into an existing Windows 8/Android phone ecosystem? Watch movies and videos? Games? Travel with it, or are they devices for home? Will you carry a Nexus 7 around alongside your Chromebook?

Personally, I'd look at the range of Atom-based Windows 8 Pro hybrid tablets. They get better battery and performance than the Surface RT, and have access to all Windows applications of the past. There's heaps from every OEM, and I don't know your exact price-point, so I can't really make a recommendation.