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[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bftb0:
Hmmmm that reminds me that I need to look into something w/ TWRP.

If I do a "Format System" prior to flashing a new ROM in TWRP (v2.4.1.0), invariably it creates an empty - but corrupted! - ext4 filesystem. ("e2fsck -f -n" on the APP block device reports cross-linked block allocation errors.) Manually repeating the operation does nothing to clear the error. But going out to the boot loader and doing a "fastboot erase system" and rebooting into the custom recovery allows the "make_ext4fs" operation to create a clean ext4 filesystem thereafter. Similarly, if I write zeros to the whole partition ("dd if=/dev/zero...etc" using TWRP's command-line facility), it will also produce a clean result.

The thing which is counter-intuitive is that most ROM installs implicitly perform this operation as a first step anyway. (Note: TWRP has a toggle that optionally causes the edify "format" command to do a deep remove - "rm -rf" rather than rebuild a new ext4 filesystem - similar to what is done with the /data partition during the factory reset procedure... but I think that ext4 reconstruction is the default)

I guess I need to see if this was fixed after 2.4.1.0 or if additional insight can be gained through further experimentation. From what I have observed so far, it appears almost as if the ext4 creation bug depends on preexisting data in the partition... while you would think that the only thing it needs is the partition size. (That reminds me - I have also compared a tune2fs listing for ext4 filesytem created by both the bootloader (via "fastboot format system") and TWRP; they appear nominally identical at least as far as the tune2fs output is concerned)

Anyway, I guess I am wondering (out loud) if this is related to what you observed. I've been meaning to get to this for some time.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oilers2010:
Can't remember what the exact error but I think it had to do with the partitions and may be due to the 0 folder. I had. Not sure though. Probably going to stick with CM 10 stable (once I flash it) unless 10.1 nightly or M3 is really good.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kavadascos:
CWM touch all the way! Sensation XE, Nexus 7 and Xoom. Does the job, at least the jobs I've thrown at it! :D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dparrothead1:
Different strokes for different folks.

Sent from my SGH-I717
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Negan:
You guys forgot to mention one other recovery...

This one's my favorite and hands down the best....STOCK recovery! :D

sent from......

Really...you actually needed to click this? You know I'm 1920 overclocked running Jedi XP14. What else would I be running!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CVedant95:
TWRP is much handy. But Both are Very Good.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadowhawk1401:
I use TWRP simply for the multirom feature.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I may have to look into TWRP again if the encryption support works well. The .zip queue and command line are both very nice, and I do appreciate the easy to hit touch targets.

That said, CWM (touch variants from time to time as well) is definitely my favorite. It's a lot leaner, easier to navigate, and personally I prefer its looks to TWRP (which I find a bit gaudy). I've always just pulled the recovery images from the web (you only "buy" the image if you're going through ROM Manager, which is a bit silly), and never had trouble with CWM.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drew1ind:
I prefer TWRP.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] annoyingduck:
Cwm+blob files makes android go insane...

TWRP all the way.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhannigan:
TWRP.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a1exus:
I'm trying to install 4.4 KitKat on my Nexus7 2012 yet I'm unable to do so w/ CWM I was told to do it via TWRP ..

if both of these recoveries do same thing, why is one is capable of doing it and another one don't?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MlucianoEze:
Wait! KitKat is not available on Nexus 7 2012 yet... Wait for this week...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a1exus:
i installed it anyway (couldn't wait) and I love it, can't wait for official version)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richierg:
attend that

What a pointless answer. He's clearly asking for advice. To the op: I've used both. There's almost nothing in cwm that's not equaled or bettered in twrp. Cwm is more popular but thats a historical legacy rather than an indicator of current feature set.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adampollack:
You can change that in .tar mode

Just FYI, you can adjust the setting so that it does a FULL BACKUP before a rom upgrade. I agree that I hated blobs, although it is useful for certain people. I simply use .tar mode for my backup each time and it's about 2.5-3GB backup. I think that's what you'd want :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vorcers:
You are actually right, The Option to change is within "backup and restore" --> "choose default backup format"

Does anyone know from which on version is this available?

But I will still use TWRP, because the last time I CWM, CWM f***** up the backup it has generated and I had to set up my device completly new -.- (Was on i9001)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YayYouFixedIt:
Definately check out cwm based philz touch advanced. Very good and lots of features.

Recently updated for grouper 4.4. Other then that Id go with twrp.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J.Abaraxas:
Twrp since it has rom paradise aka multiboot

Chose a primary rom and flashand flas and flash deleted flash flash delete lol and never lose amything

Sent from my R800i
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] obidul haqq:
i have used both but i'am still confused becuse i heard cwm ib better

but i feel terp is fine.

i wanted xda users to have a :p"vote" kind of?? maybe....:p

if possible.................
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ameinild:
Third option (which I've come to prefer) is PhilZ CWM edition, which has the same functionality as TWRP, but with the CWM interface, although much more customizable. There is no doubt that basic CWM is simpler and has less advanced functions compared to TWRP, but PhilZ additions make up for this. It's a win-win for me... :good:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kobro:
What are these blobs everyone is talking about?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Discoreggae:
What is a blob ?

What really is a blob ?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShotTard:
I personally prefer TWRP. Mainly because it has the backup to USB OTG feature that I really like, as I only have the 16gB version of the Nexus 5 (the 32gB version isn't available in my country). I also really like that you can install MultiRom on it :D I'm using it to dualboot Slimkat and Ubuntu Touch :D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
TWRP for me too
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Captain Sweatpants:
I like both I have twrp on my nexus 7 and cwm on my xperia sp

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bachikho:
TWRP have backup compress option while CWM don't, no?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkdevilzz:
Yes Twrp is better than CWM according to me...

because TWRP is easier to touch..... bigger buttons is all...and OTG USB support is nice
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snoozer854:
I have used CVM before, but was wanting to try out TWRP.

One question I have before doing this, can I have the backups written to the external MicroSD card instead of internal memory?

Thank you

Mark
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garbage911:
both are great

I have used both TWRP and CWM.

for the the nexus 7 with limited storage=> TWRP with usb OTG seems to make sense

for my phones with microSD support; I still use CWM.

Although TWRP works as well; I'm always afraid of accidentally pressing the wrong thing and wiping/deleting something. (you know how it is with clumsy fingers and a touchscreen device).

The utilitarian rocker buttons with multiple confirmations means that less accidents are to be had with CWM for me.

But both are amazing recoveries and many thanks to the devs for making and supporting them.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rhn19:
CWM

Personally I feel CWM is well really good for testers for custom roms.

TWRP is easy to use though.

So I request beginners to use TWRP before trying CWM.

Anyone wants me to test custom roms for Gt b5512 ,I8552 and Moto G pls tell me. Especially Cm nightly updates or those beta version roms

---------- Post added at 02:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:52 PM ----------

Do u know CWM TOUCH is also available?

By the way my friend both ask you before performing any action.:silly:

---------- Post added at 03:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:56 PM ----------

Yes my friend.

My CWM automatically saves all the nandroid backups on SD card (mostly if partitioned)

For TWRP Or CWM it's pretty easy though just search your backup file by root explorer and copy it to SD card and delete the system one. But as u may ask if ur internal may not be enough to save it so just partition SD card use link 2 SD and move TWRP app to SD card. But sorry I don't know how to change save location for the CWM and TWRP which u have to flash(if storage less than 3 gb).
[Motorola Atrix 2] NeoMeir:
I've been using primo launcher for the last few days and have found my new favorite free launcher.
[Motorola Atrix 2] NeoMeir:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34306421
[Motorola Atrix 2] A2Trip:
Very cool launcher... Going to be my daily for awhile I think. Thanks for the share! :thumbup:
[Motorola Atrix 2] A2Trip:
Noticed that some icon packs from market are too big on this launcher but its cool, I've found replacements! :D

Sent From My Nine Piece, Straight 8 Balls!
[Motorola Atrix 2] NeoMeir:
Best part of this launcher is that it is constantly updated and will always be free.
[Motorola Atrix 2] DemosZevasa:
Major battery hog for me tho...

Sent from my "security" enabled smartphone.
[Motorola Atrix 2] A2Trip:
Really? Mine don't seem to be drain from the launcher by much at all. You sure it's the launcher? Could possibly be from something else.
[Motorola Atrix 2] NeoMeir:
Yeah no problem with the battery for me and the most recent release is smooth.
[Motorola Atrix 2] farshad525hou:
Lols! Turns out Primo is a copy of Apex... figures...
[Motorola Atrix 2] A2Trip:
Hahaha yeah I read that...locked down now too lol. Yeah I'll stick with brand names from now on hahaha!
[Motorola Atrix 2] NeoMeir:
Yeah sorry about that :(
[Motorola Atrix 2] A2Trip:
lol it's fine man. Not your fault. The "developer" is to blame for stealing someone else's work and claiming it his own. Tsk tsk... probably won't be seeing him anymore lol.
[Motorola Atrix 2] johngeorge82:
Which icon packs have big icons??

for some reason i feel big icons would look good on android :D:p
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ayemprady:
Hi Guys,

Need a quick advice.

I am planning to buy a tablet and was pretty sure I will buy 32 GB Nexus 7 for $249 till I saw this post today

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-asus...ab=o&c=all&p=1

$269 for an ASUS 16GB Transformer tablet (TF300T-A1-CG) Vs $249 for Google 32 GB Nexus 7.

Nexus Pros:

Better Display

Latest OS

32 GB storage on board

Google brand

Nexus Cons:

No extended storage option

7 inch display

Transformer Pros:

10 inch display

Extendable Storage

Keyboard Option

Price

Transformer Cons:

Not the latest and greatest

Inferior Display

Might not get future OS upgrades

I am pretty which one to buy.

Any help\advice would be great.

Prady
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NixZero:
you've nailed all the pro and cons (also the 7 is slightly faster as it mounts faster ram and flash chips so less I/O problems), I dont see exactly what we should say more about that.

go in a store that keep both and try them, if you feel the '300 bigger screen is more usefull or the 7 better portatility - is just your personal need and tastes that matter.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ayemprady:
i already have a galaxy s3 for on the go things.

this would be something like an alternative for laptop, watching movies and daily stuff after coming home..

yes i think nexus is faster and will be the first and sure one to receive any future updates.

I am not sure about tf300 though..
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dsf3g:
Get the Transformer. The Nexus will always be $249.00.

Soon you'll want them both anyway, LOL. I've got a T300 and an HTC Flyer (a 7" tablet like the Nexus 7) and I'd hate to have to choose between them.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyokeun1234:
If you need laptop replacement, transformer with no doubt. But I would also consider Nexus 7 if you're looking for something you can easily carry with.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bxrider117:
I have them both. My wife uses the nexus and I have the Asus. I like them both. The necks is slightly faster but I can use my smart phone for a handy device. I like playing games on the Asus cause it is bigger. A game like dead trigger gives you a lot of real estate to play. Although when I bought my wife the nexus 7 I thought about selling my Asus and getting another nexus. I am just going to root my Asus and flash a custom ROM.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] MJ-12:
My first nand backup is only 16meg!!! What am I doing wrong?

Can someone tell me if I am doing something wrong here please.

Cheers
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] ultramag69:
Answered already and if you don't want to get yelled at, don't post multiple threads on the same topic....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] MCRHAZ:
Well i post this here because us wind users don't have the luxury of having a separate forum section for us. And the model number t889v is quite similar to tmobiles t889.

My question is that when will the software update arrive for this phone? I check everyday and nothing thus far. I do not want to root it because the only reason i would root my previous phone was to overclock to compensate for lag. however this is not needed for this phone so why bother. Besides im waiting for the OTA update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mdt73:
Rooting doesnt stop you from getting the update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] bestjsg:
+1 ..waiting for the multi screen update..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Nolenm04:
Just rooted minebthats it.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mdt73:
I think you went past the "STOP HERE" part of the rooting process...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] knarfies:
No I was getting the modified error once I started to allow apps such as set cpu and etc gain access. I found out that if you uninstall them and click forget in the supersu app and reboot, the device status will go back to normal allowing you to check for updates.

Now my question is, if you use root keeper, will that allow you to install update and not lose root like on my old s3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mobabur94:
Yeah, me too. I am still waiting for the ota update. I tried to update using kies but it said its unable to update software for my version :s ?.. then I went to tools and update and initialize thingy and tried doing that.. it downloaded and installed some update but i didnt get the newest because I still dont have multiview...

This is pretty anoying coming from a galaxy nexus
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] VGMStudios:
so anyone update to 4.3?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mlemonds:
logged into youtube for the first time since using my Nexus 4, and it shows that i have 3 new purchases today. I have not made these purchases and can not find any charges on my credit card (that i use for online stuff) or my Wallet account. anyone else see this?

I know this is a stab in the dark, but worth a shot.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mlemonds:
well, i found them, loks like my phone automatically snagged them in an update somewhere...

odd but free.

found in the play store order info screen along with some books and music...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gibsonflyingv:
Looks like they're doing what they did with the N7 I guess. N7 owners got transformers and some other junk like that for free.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donec:
I don't like the idea that the phone can do things like that without my permission. I mean if it can make purcases (that are free) what's to keep the same thing from happening for items that are not free?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] code65536:
Dude, they're just gifts from Google. Items that are automatically added to your account when you register a new Nexus device. The device didn't make any "purchases"--it didn't go out into the store and press buttons behind your back--these are just things that Google gifted into your account, and that's just how these gifts show up in your account, as so-called free "purchases" (they gotta show up somehow, right?).
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stadsport:
It won't be able to make purchases without your permission if you tighten your tin foil hat.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nobuta666:
How did you access your purchases on your nexus 4 in the youtube app ?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noodles2224:
The way I did it was on the computer access the purchases then move those purchases to Favorites, then in the app, click on your profile then it should be there but only thing is that it says unsupported playback or something. What can I do to watch them on my phone?

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] benzas:
after multi window mod my international galaxy note n7100 stuck on boot. IT JUST RESTARTS AFTER O2 ANIMATION.

had backup file on TWRP but even after restore - the same.

did factory reset, cleared cache , did format/wipe - still the same.

any ideas ?

installed cwm recovery, tried to wipe cache but everytime it stops and nothing happens, have to remove battery.

should i try different rom? or should i send it back to shop, as not sure if i did VOID warranty (used Galaxy Note2 ToolKit to root, and install TWPR and CWM)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Next1776:
I'd just ODIN back to stock, start over.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Epix4G:
I am going to take a wild guess and say go to the international note 2 forum and fix it ..... This is for sprint cdma not a gsm phone .... good luck

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] benzas:
and that's exactly what i did. It helped.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Absent Crysis:
Right out of the box, after I popped in my att sim (now microsim) card that originally was for an Atrix 4G, I noticed that after the cell connection was idle for like 10 seconds, I would loose any and all connection with the cell network. My N4 still recognizes that it has a sim card inserted, and is aware of my phone number, but no matter what it won't reconnect with the cell network until I reboot the phone, and then this cycle continues all over again. Call quality and reception are great when I have it however. I've already messed around with some of the suggested APN settings, but even of those work, my problem still remains. Does anyone know what's going on here? Do I just need to go into an ATT store and get an official microsim? And I don't know if it's related, but I can't seem to get any type of GPS connection/lock either. Not a single time since I've had the phone (it arrived today).

EDIT: Seriously? No one else it having this problem? I even got a new microsim today and activated it, but the same problem is still present. Is this a Nexus 4 problem, or a carrier problem?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spartoi:
I just got my Nexus 4 (16GB) after being in Limbo 2 since Monday and when I got it today and tested the camera, there was a black mark/dot on the camera. It appears on photos and anything that accesses the camera. I've already called up Google and placed an RMA, but I'm curious if anyone else has this issue?

Pics of the Nexus 4:

Pics taken from the Nexus 4:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aphlipot:
This is the first time I've seen this issue. Weird though.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaxCarnage:
That's bizarre. I've honestly never seen anything like that before.

Sent from my phone somewhere in space
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spartoi:
Yeah, this is the first time I've ever seen this before. I didn't even know it was possible to get a dead pixel there.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] publet:
Very strange indeed, maybe there is a dust spec stuck inside the lens
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guto ViP:
First time to me... Maybe issue with image compression process?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thekooliest:
Wow I haven't seen that before..bummer
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dnlsmy:
I think it's probably something very small stuck to the glass of the camera. Can camera's even have dead pixels?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sparta507:
take more photos and we can make this into a game of find the black spot!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axtn95:
My phone has a rattling sound when shook, or picked up quick, tapped....

Then... i started focusing with the camera and the camera focusing started to make clicking and locking sounds....
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spvnexus:
Yeh it doesn't look like a dead pixel. It looks like a speck of dust/dirt..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IINexusII:
looks like a dead pixel to me. i had the same on my Galaxy Nexus, but the dot wasnt as big as yours. Proceed with the RMA and get a new one
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3Shirts:
How about trying to take some reference pictures. Get a sheet of paper with a grid on it and take a photo then give the camera a good (but careful) shake, then take the same photo from the same place and see if it has moved. If so, you know it's dust.

Not sure how that helps cos you can't get at the camera to clean it out. I suspect you'll need to RMA it either way
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spartoi:
I've tried that and it is still there.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ceasernem:
I'm having the same issue ,So do

I just call Google directly ?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] decepticon:
Yea just call Play Support. I confirmed with a rep today that they have phones in stock. Just be prepared to have them place a pending charge on your card for the amount of the phone while waiting for the warranty process.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spartoi:
Yup, just call them and explain the situation.

Pretty much this, except my replacement hasn't shipped out yet it even though I place the order on Monday evening.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spartoi:
Seems like it was just dust as the black mark is no longer there.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sira.:
Good idea.. HAHAHHAAA xDDD..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kj23:
My new Nexus 4 has awful dust like artifacts on images too!

Just received my grey unit nexus 4 today and this is what i discovered. It's built perfectly except the camera is full of specks
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdamLC:
Thats very strange! Not seen anything like that before.

I guess the sensor must be damaged. Assuming you have checked for dust I guess all you can do is RMA it and get a replacement.
[HTC EVO 3D] dessolator666:
A lot more stuff than I can put in this post... you need the source from Google, tools to compile it and custom device repos (for 3vo agrabren's github is probably your best shot)

The exact instructions put together by dastin1015 can be found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1762641

Mostly you're gonna need patience it took me 3 days to get mine to boot without the proper repos.
[General Questions and Answers] StraTzHD:
Hello guys, hours ago i posted a thread asking how to flash the stock rom for the phone

Now i hardbricked it

Why?

I removed the battery while on emergency mode and KDZ "updating" the firmware

NEVER EVER DO THAT

As far as i know hardbricking is unfixable unless you have a jtag or another mainboard, right?