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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 360porcento:
Is the galaxy nexus, not 4... the link on the op...

Also fund the sensation xe for the same price...

Sent from my R800i on 4.1.1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fuzzie:
I've easily rooted and flashed several different phones.

The problem I always run into is restoring my apps, themes and settings.

Every time I install a new ROM, I lose all that. My apps are backed up via google. I've tried Titanium Pro...made backups, but can't for the life of me figure out how to easily restore everything. Is that even possible?

I was hoping the steps would be:

1. Backup apps, theme, settings, data (phone logs, pictures, etc).

2. Flash new ROM

3. Restore apps, theme, settings, data

4. Enjoy

But my step 3 has always been:

Re-install all apps, edit settings, put apps on homescreens, put widgets on homescreens, forget data...sometimes it takes me a day or two to "remember" all the cool apps and settings. Am I just plain clueless, or does everyone suffer in this regard?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bzlik88:
I do not suffer from this at all.

Use TB to backup and restore APP only, no data.

Use nova, apex, holo or any other launcher that allows you to backup and restore desktop shortcuts as well as launcher settings.

Use SMS backup to backup and restore text messages.

Restore data using TB one app at a time if you really need it, just be aware that restoring data may cause issues with your new ROM. I restore data for games only...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JaylanPHNX:
Titanium is a powerful tool, but not very user-friendly to the uninitiated. When you flash a new ROM, download titanium backup and the pro key (always do the key second). When you open TB, hit menu, then preferences, and scroll down to Backup Folder Location. Tap that and tell it to search the whole phone. After a moment it should find your backups. Select it, Hit Use Current Folder, then back out to the start screen. Hit the check mark in the upper right and when it presents you with your backup/restore options, select restore user apps. It's perfectly okay to restore user apps with their data. Just don't restore system apps with data (in fact don't restore system apps at all). As mentioned before, if you use a third party launcher, your homescreens should be saved as part of that backup (except for widgets, which you'll have to add back yourself). You'll still have to set your settings back and reapply any themes, but you're most of the way there.

Sent from my beastly Galaxy S 2.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wyldkard:
Cant back up theme.

Data restore works better when rom base is same, from one 4.0.4 to another. If switching bases, avoid data and setting restore

You should have no problem restoring data from downloaded apps thou
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] javed91214:
here is complete tutorial with attachment where u can get data on GSM.

Requirement : ICS VRLF2 , root , ES file explorer , HiAPN Global.

Process: install file explorer & hiAPN

start hiAPN - click on "Click to Backup APNs"

goto File explorer - HiDroid_Net - HiAPN- here u found one xml file "apnlist_backup.xml"

open xml file with ESNote Editor- & edit 1st line

<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' standalone='yes' ?><apns><apn name="bsnl" numeric="310004" mcc="404" mnc="066" apn="bsnlnet"

u can also replaced with attached xml file.

again start hiAPN - click to restore APNs- reboot ur phone

after 15-30 mnt u'll get data icon 3g/H+ on notification area.

Good Luck..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] imagecolour:
First

I will try this procedure and update, hope it is will be a great help as i am getting errors from other methods after few hours of use.:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DROID3R:
Which gsm carrier are you using OP?

I failed to get 3G abroad with CLARO.

iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] javed91214:
i am using BSNL.

dnt use my attached xml file , that is for only BSNL users.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] donnieestubbs:
APN fix on Verizon GS3

hey guys here is a quick anp tip. i just update my i535 galaxy s3 to 4.1.1 jelly bean rooted leaked. then install HIAPN and hit auto update then reboot and went to apn setting and it was there. i didn't do any backup or anything els.:laugh: i spent all day trying rom after rom and all required a backup of the apn which i couldn't do because i had lost my Verizon sim card. just thought i would share that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] el_venga:
Verizon Galaxy S3 only has 2100Mhz 3G. i believe no American carrier supports that frequency.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] javed91214:
Update 12/06/12 Verizon S3 GSM working.

I just received my new lot Verizon S3 & i followed the same process & everything is working awesom.

MSG, CALL, DATA & USSD without any issue.

Screenshot will clear doubt.

Tested with BSNL GSM India.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DROID3R:
What does "h" means?

iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] antispiral:
HSPA?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] javed91214:
HSPA (3G)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PVLMTREE:
What are the settings for T-Mobile? And when restoring, should I hit Yes or No? Thanks (:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mike102871:
Downloaded movies show locked and wont play. stock rooted jb . Plus triangle away will not keep flash counter reset
[HTC Droid DNA] motionUS:
From the reviews, it seems the power button is tough to hit, without completely changing your grip on the phone. I actually hated trying to hit the power button on the HTC one x. I assume this will be even tougher with the longer length. Are there any apps, to allow the volume rocker to power on the phone?
[HTC Droid DNA] x70xchallengerx:
There is no doubt devs will implement a volume rocker wake toggle into roms in the near future.. but frankly I'm okay with the power btn, I have a Rezound with a button that's completely flush to the device xD It's annoying but the DNA looks like it has a little bit of "space" for u to hit it, aka it's not flush.

ah well.
[HTC Droid DNA] awaitforitb:
I have a Nexus now and use the Liquid rom which definitely has this feature to wake up using volume buttons. Also there are apps like Smart screen On which make use of proximity sensor to wake up device.
[HTC Droid DNA] x70xchallengerx:
+1

Yes, the smart screen on app is fantastic, pull the phone out of your pocket or swipe your hand over the sensor and it wakes (to the unlock screen), put it back in your pocket (or leave the screen/flip the device to cover the prox sensor) and screen goes off!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] zonk7ate9:
Is there anyway to bypass the lockscreen security when launching certain apps from the lockscreen in CM10? I believe this is possible as I was able to go directly into the camera from the lockscreen on Sense based ROMs, then you are prompted for pin/pattern/pass as soon as you try to leave the camera app. I would love be able to launch the Camera or even Google Now without having to unlock my phone, seems to me that defeats the whole point of the quick access.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] azhar2k7:
I used pimp my rom on my Xperia s...its an awesome tool for rooted phones..I tweaked jpg quality to 100% using misc. Tweaks for camera and image quality..but I m having a serious issue aftet using network and internet tweaks my phone keeps on showing an error

COM.PROCESS.PHONE has stopped.

Plz somebody help me in restoring default values for network and internet...obviously without doing factory restore..

Sent from my LT26i

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
Pimp my rom screwed my phone up. I had to restore everything. Not impressed

Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] azhar2k7:
How did u restore???

Factory reset??

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
Made a backup in cwm first

Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Which version you installed that caused errors?

V 1.5.2 didn't caused any problems for me. Going to test the APK Alpha 2 now.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] azhar2k7:
Its alpha preview #2

I m on stock rom 6.1.a.2.50

Had similar problem on cyanogenmod 9.01 too

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] azhar2k7:
Yep..should had done this..was a bit careless..I dont want to factory reset my phone..i can manually change build.prop and sysctl confg. If someone let me know the default ones for network and connection

Sent from my LT26i
[General Questions and Answers] jjshinobi:
Is there a way ADB can work without downloading the Android SDK?

Going to flash some ROMS other than I9300 ROMS. I've always used the International S3 Tool Kit.

Is there an universal version of this?
[General Questions and Answers] jjshinobi:
Anybody??..
[General Questions and Answers] iAMsalm:
You don't necessarily need to whole Android SDK to use ADB. If you have the Android SDK installed elsewhere you can just simply copy the platform-tools folder to whatever PC and simply just use ADB commands while CD'd into that directory. If you don't have access to Android SDK at this time, I have the platform-tools folder zipped up and labeled 'quickadb". Here's a link if needed.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/p5xemd05ayevx6s/quickadb.zip

Hope this helps
[General Questions and Answers] jjshinobi:
Thanks, I'm going to PM you since I ran out of thanks and I have off topic questions that I believe you know.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] freakasis:
I installed the new root66 JB and it seems that ad-free android doesn't actually block ads anymore. It says my host file is up to date, and and I restarted but I still get ads in places that I didn't get before the update. Xda, Pandora, ect. Is anyone else having this problem?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chronos7:
You have to check the symlink if needed button and run it and it should work
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jjlean:
Mine still works fine
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jbreeze228:
Try adaway. Been using it forever and never had any issues.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Android_Monsters:
Try updating hosts and then clear cache
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] freakasis:
That fixed it. Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Ohmster:
I just had to go and find Ad Free again and install it. Cannot find it on google anymore, had to use dogpile. This app just disappeared from my tablet, I think google playstore had something to do with that. Now that it is reinstalled and working, is there anyway to protect this app from google trying to purge it again? Like with Titanium Backup or something? Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
Google didn't purge it. Well they did, but only from their store.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Misterjunky:
re: ad blocker

Why not use what everyone else uses to remove ads, here is the link for "Adaway.apk" and it works just as well on JB or

any other versions of roms.

Here is the direct download link: http://www48.zippyshare.com/v/60362249/file.html

The play store no longer supports any add-blocking apps that's why you will not find it there.

Good Luck!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hjhita979:
I want to know if I can upgrade from 4.1 B.0.431 to 4.1.B.0.587 without losing root. I have a Live with Walkman with a locked bootloader. Can someone please help.me. Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] draco_ag:
There is a lot of topics with answer on Your question so please do not spam forum.

You also posted in wrong subforum...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] lilww96:
You will not lose the root if u update via air on software update app .. If u want to update it via SUS or pc companion u will lose the root ... And plz post this sort of threads on original section ...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hjhita979:
I've checked other topics and can't find one which answers my question. Can you give me a link for one then..thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nilraj0143:
and i also want for my xperia mini!!!! plz plz :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] leloiboi:
Here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1695514

If you rooted your .431, you don't need downgrade to gb, run step III from your rooted 431 and follow instruction ( in step 4 flash 587 ftf instead 431, you can fimd ,587 ftf for your phone in this forum) and ( recommend to use flashtool to flash your 587 rom ft f)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] XPS_93:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1898236

Here you should check this thread up. Though I was hoping someone can explain the flashing kernel part to me.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] najodleglejszy:
I've tried to update to .587 OTA and got "could not install" error after reboot =/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Masix:
Hi there,

When I wanted to erase my sdcard I did format /system in CMW. This obviously removed my ROM so my Nexus is stuck at the Google boot logo. I don't have any ROMs on my device so I know I need to push one with ADB while mounting the system and sdcard in CMW, but whenever I try to mount the USB storage it says: E: unable to open ums lunfile (No such file or directory)... So when I try to push it says: error: device not found.

I installed the driver with the GNex toolKit but when I do "fastboot devices" it doesn't see my device... Installing the driver with PdaNet also fails when setting up network driver.

I don't know what to do now :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
sigh... you can never mount USB storage as its not available on the nexus line

you need to use adb in the custom recovery

adb push locationofzip /data/media/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Masix:
It still says, error: device not found. I think it has something to do with the drivers. (I'm on windows 8 by the way)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
you need to make sure your adb drivers are installed correctly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Masix:
The problem seemed to be Windows 8. Used a laptop with Windows 7 and now it works.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Philosophi:
The galaxy s II doesn't have a Led so..i need an app that make the phone flashes with the back led or the screen itself when i get a notification ....

any help guys
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1Chef:
Flash a custom kernel like dorimanx ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1617219 ) and use extweaks to set up bln this uses the two front soft keys (home and back button ) and makes them flash when you have a notification
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Or, since he said:

he could just download NoLED from the Play Store. Easy, and doesn't require a custom kernel or root.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donnie Sins:
Yes he could, but it consumes a whole lot more battery than BLN does.

Sent from the Matrix
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
True, but it's not that bad actually, depending on how you set it up.
[Android Apps and Games] bernida:
I am searching for a music player that allows me to use

a)Playlists

b)shows me the next 2-3 tracks

c)can shuffle, BUT shows me this new next 2-3 shuffled tracks

Quite similar to the WP7 player....

Should also integrate well with the whole OS (lockscreen, next/previous, notification etc.)

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] metalmoot:
Sony WAlkman music player can do this if I remember well
[Android Apps and Games] Crwfds:
Try N7 I like this one it is pretty cool.

Please hit thanks if I helped you.
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] Dzol Cp:
​

Good Day Guys!!,,

Disclaimer:

I can't be held responsible if your device explode in your hands! Try it at your own risk!

I just wanna share a transparent status bar (REQUEST) patcher for Rom GingerSony V09 by Vince

GingerSony TRANS :highfive: >>DOWNLOAD Trans 30%<<

SCREENSHOT

*Need a tester for SOFTKEYS - Pls Reply
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] 2010matej:
Thanks for this!:D:good:
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] GrzechuPL:
Working with GingerSony v10 ?
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] NeWm@N:
There is one for JB?
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] Dzol Cp:
This is for CM7 and you ask for CM10..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jreko:
is there a way to remove the apex launcher from the rom? or atleast get it to go away from the play store updates once i uninstall it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Compusmurf:
edit the zip and delete it before you install.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ImEVO:
Or use a file manager like titanium backup to uninstall or freeze it! :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] freeza:
You don't like apex? :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Circaflex:
use TB to uninstall apex, and go to play store settings my apps and find apex and select the remove option and it removes it from your account

---------- Post added at 04:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:43 AM ----------

im in the same boat, its not that i dont like apex i just scored nova prime for cheap on the .25 cent deal and have just grown used to it :good:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmed470:
Before buying this set I want to know something about its GPS.

1. Can it get a lock on the satellites without an internet connection.

2. If yes, how much time it takes to get an accurate position.

Please can anyone test it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Seemonsters:
GPS has nothing to do with internet. So yeah it works without internet.

I've read reports that positioning time is around 4-5 seconds.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gavin S.:
GPS is not dependent on the internet, but my Tmobile Sensation 4G sure needed a data connection for it to function as a navigation device. I had to download the Google maps for my area to my phone so I could navigate without a data connection.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ajfink:
This. If you pre-download whatever area you will need while on WiFi, it will make it so it doesn't need a data connection in use for navigating out in the "wild".
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitemare3219:
How do you pre-download an area?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vertana:
I know Google Maps has this function now, but I'm not sure how to go about it. Personally, when I'm hiking or going to a remote place, I use Backcountry Pro. It's a little pricey for a phone app, but they have lots of topographical and aerial satellite shots of the entire North America.

In short, GPS does NOT require an Internet connection to function (find your phone). The app that uses the GPS may need an Internet connection to work though.

EDIT: I found this for instructions on how to do offline navigation with Google Maps.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gavin S.:
Open maps and hit menu and one option will be make available offline. Choose that and delineate the area you want. I think I had like a 80mb limit to the size of the file. It was a fairly large bit of map, though.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neotekz:
There is a 80mb limit but you can save 10 of these squares so it's more than enough. A large city can be covered in about 3 or 4 squares.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yahoowizard:
I've used Google Maps including a lock with navigation in a car without a SIM card in foreign countries, so yes.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donec:
I have tried that but I don't see a way to save it with a given name and I could only save one image as the second replaced the first. Also the map when you are off line looses a lot of detail except for a small area in the center. At least it did when I tried.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gavin S.:
Got me. Maybe you can only have 1 image at a time. Neotekz might have more information.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kieren2:
you could try the app - navfreeworld - that's offline open street maps. I use it with the GPS when overseas so I don't eat up my data connection. Its a free app so if you don't like it, all you lose is time
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neotekz:
I don't think you can change the name, it just auto assigns the name of the area you are saving. I just checked with my gnex and I'm able to save more than one. You can go see the list of your saved maps by going to maps settings->my places->offline tab. There is an option there to add new maps too.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmed470:
Have you tried it yourself...GPS position without internet in just 4-5 sec is impossible...

Please give it another try ...this time without internet...and let me know...

I want to make sure without internet GPS is good on this device before I buy it
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zman0900:
Not necessarily. My epic 4g will not enable the GPS if there has been no data connection since boot. So if its in airplane mode because I'm somewhere with bad/no signal (sprint, so this was common) there's no way to use GPS with offline maps.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmed470:
I have used GPS on some samsung phones without internet...

but I am asking about Nexus 4...?

Has anyone tried GPS on it without internet?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] threeclaws:
I just tried it, phone in airplane mode and it grabbed 8/19 sats in the area in <8s. That is a HUGE improvement over my sensation which could never get a good (green) lock but it only grabbed ~3 sats in the area and it could take up to 30s with data on, it also constantly lost connection when on a drive so I'll see if that has improved later today.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmed470:
You tried it over Nexus 4?

Thanks a lot...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Struck89:
If the mobile is saving information every once and then, it's not useful to turn of internet. I think it should be turned off several days until the "assisted" info gets out of date (A-GPS without A).

I have a TomTom GPS, and it downloads once a WEEK the GPS information. If Nexus4 does the same, it's not useful to turn down the internet for a couple of minutes. I think
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmed470:
threeclaws

Can you re test?

Can you delete your a-gps data before trying it again.

Use this tool

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2

Then try this software to check ur gps positioning

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chartcross.gpstest&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jaGFydGNyb3NzLmdwc3Rlc3QiXQ..

Thanks in advance
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] contagous:
here are some screen shots of my nexus 4 and my Gnex both connecting to satellites using GPS test in Airplane mode

Nexus 4:

Galaxy Nexus:

As you can see they both connected to a decent amount of satellites in a pretty fast time, but the nexus 4 connected to more.

I noticed when using Google maps, the map doesnt load as fast on the nexus 4, due to the HSPA+ having to kick in from the standard 3G signal, where on the Gnex the LTE is always on. but its not a long difference at all. and I've found that sitting on 3g until you use the HSPA+ save the battery so much.

also sorry for the LARGE screen shots lol
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitemare3219:
Works PERFECTLY. The Nexus 4 already manages to create a decent cached map, however, selecting offline areas worked great. I have about 3 cities and surrounding areas selected totaling about 80 mb. These areas are 100% detailed without any connection.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmed470:
Thanks a million. I m placing orders for this phone right now.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donec:
About how much area do the maps cover?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neotekz:
The largest file I was able to get was about 84mb and covered an area of approx. 110km squared. This is an rouge number I got by using the measure tool in Google maps. Its a decent enough size but the offline maps are pretty limited in what they can do. None of the layers work, turn by turn nav and map direction don't work either. What you get is basically a old school paper map with your GPS location and some points of interest. If you really need offline turn by turn navigation then get something like CoPilot, its very good and only cost around $10.