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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mb3030:
You can say this and it might be true, but to flat out say that nothing going on is short sighted. Were you also someone that claimed the n4 could never hold lte BC it lacked an amplifier?

I may not be a Dev for android, but I'm no tech idiot. I code SAS, STATA and a few other stats and db languages. I've been on android since day one and always tinkered around.

I've eliminated every variable possible between the a 4.1 build and a 4.2 build and I can tell you, for me, without a doubt I am getting slower DL speeds on 4.2.

I have flashed back and forth about five times now checking locations where I know the average speeds (my work, my home, my in laws etc...) And in every single location my download speeds are approximately half when using 4.2.

I'm not saying I have the answers, but its not a placebo effect with the way the bars are presented. Something is definitely affecting DL speeds for me on 4.2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zerocool79346:
Weird. My LTE signal and download speeds didn't change a bit. What band is VZW using where you are?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tiny4579:
I'm not saying download speeds are not affected just that there's hard evidence that the signal bars changed to a new algorithm and signal didn't change for me. Can you point in 4.2 an actual change that would affect more than just bars?

I made no claims on the n4. That statement sounds a bit rude.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericstephani:
raw snr value

Is there a mod that displays the raw snr value in the navbar instead of bars?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mb3030:
Maybe I sound a bit rude BC you came into the muzzy thread dismissed my claims and then referred me to this thread, which also dismisses the claims. You then show some code as "proof". I've tested this on my buddy's gnex as well and it has the same issue.

I live in NY and I'm picking up band 13 to answer the other question.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tiny4579:
My claims were only to address the change in signal speed and I was trying to give assurance that people's signals did not get worse. Now download speeds could be a result of not having full 4.2 binaries as you know that the binaries Google releases aren't all that's needed for a build of a ROM. Probably the proprietaries from verizon need to be updated to be more compatible. I can see how that may be the case. However my initial post was about the signal and signal only. I didn't mean to start an argument and apologize.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Winesnob:
This. ^^^^^^

New radios will be packaged with the Verizon approved OTA. New OS + new binaries + old radio firmware= suboptimal results.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tiny4579:
We actually may not even have all the new binaries but I'm not an expert on that. What I do know is good things should come from a Verizon OTA to 4.2 - if they release it.

I wonder if anyone's tried tweeting verizonwireless or vzwsupport about Android 4.2. Since I refuse to get a twitter account I haven't done it yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Winesnob:
You can Tweet until your battery is dead, and it won't do any good. Expect the official update in late January, and a leaked OTA sometime late December or early January.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anthonyg45157:
Glad to hear its a software fix that's making me believe I have bad signal...come on Verizon bring on ota 4.2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oldblue910:
http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com/myths-about-android-updates-on-the-verizon-galaxy-nexus/ - Myth #3.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zerocool79346:
Strange. I'm on AWS LTE and wasn't affected at all, I'll be on a different band this weekend and I'll check again, seems it might be a band issue related to location.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tiny4579:
So I just did a speed test on cm10.1 and for 3g I got 1.5mbps down and for 4g I got 13mbps down. That's about normal for my area. I can link a post explaining how little effect the ROM has on speed but from a testing perspective I don't see anything speed related broken by 4.2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bluedevils2003:
Hey guys sorry for asking a noob question but what screen protector would you recommend for the s3 and way?

Im looking for a thicker screen protector... But any suggestions would be great thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
Personally, I don't recommend it. I've had mine since launch, only a tpu case, and not a sing scratch on my screen. Though if you wanted one, the invisishields are good, but I personally don't like how they feel.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bluedevils2003:
Oh ok ...cause I got the otter box defender case ..but I like having the extra protection lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
Lol, another thing i [personally] don't like...I don't need at case 5x bigger than my phone, lol. But to each their own.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lanboy:
Amazon got lots of protectors

Just order my screen protector a must since I don't want my screen to scratch.

I personally like the matte type because its anti finger print smooth like satin but it does take away glare and dull screens which is fine for me.

Here a link for all types glossy and matte

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...otector&sprefix=samsung+galaxy+s3+scr,aps,225

I personally purchased this one hopes it fits well and lives up to the hype...

http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-An...2&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s3+screen+protector

keyword is lifetime lol...

Lanboy

=)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dazednconfused:
I usually don't like Zagg screen protectors, but decided to get the new Zagg HD screen protector. Doesn't have that off colored glare as the original ones did and also has lifetime guarantee. Also doesn't leave finger smudges like regular screen protectors either.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] jjdevega:
I thought that I would share this discovery! Like many of you that previously purchased a slim case for your Transformer Prime/Infinity tablet and now finding yourself with a totally different tablet (Nexus 10). The case you bought is now incompatible. What are you to do? Cough up more cash for a new case to fit your N10? Sure but you don't have to. Here is what you can do with no tools other then your own hands to make your incompatible Poetic slim case or something similar to fit your new N10!

* I discovered that the the four corners that hold the tablet in place and the two inner place holders are actually bendable! You can force these holders to bend and flex to fit your N10 snuggly. That's it! Saved you the need to buy another case:)

(Don't be afraid to force it when your bending it to shape. It will take some pressure.)

See photos below...

(These photos were after bending them all to shape. Sorry didn't think to shoot the before pictures:/)

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*If you want to install a sleep/ wake feature for when you close the lid. All you need is a magnet like the ones on your refrigerator, like I did with mine and just cut it to fit the magnet snug like what I did below. The magnet I used had a soft foamy material that worked out nicely.

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I no longer need to buy a case now that the one I had for the Infinity fits just fine for my new N10! Hopefully this helps you!
[Nexus 10 Accessories] leyvatron:
Good for you bud. Looks awesome.

And good to know that many cases fit the Nexus 10.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] jjdevega:
Thanks. Yeah just a little adjustment here and there:) Normally the case would be too big but since I was able to bend it, it all worked out.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zackspeed:
So had a friend send me a link today and thought everyone here would be interested. She is in the market for a new device and I keep telling her to get a Sony device as they are very nice and quite stable. I think we all also have heard the rumors of a Sony Nexus device and well here is a link to help push the hype a bit further.

http://www.latinospost.com/articles/7190/20121121/android-5-0-key-lime-pie-spotted.htm

So what does everyone think?? Will it suck? Is it for real?? Guess we will find out and with Sony being very vocal about the next Xperia taking it to the big guys this could get interesting.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] UchihaDareNial:
Could be true could be not...don't too hopeful
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adsada arc:
The article says the device found is the LT30i (xperia T) maybe they're just testing it... anyway from next year sony is going to be using a different naming system for their phones in the form of C123X
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zackspeed:
Yea I know you can only believe so much and this could be faked. But with Sony being very vocal about their next device gunning for the top cats it sure brings hope. Plus the Ubuntu guys have let out that they are working with one big manufacturer to bring their pocket pc idea to market. Guess we will see as time goes on.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thanitos:
I just want an Odin
[HTC Rezound] pmgreen:
Trying to follow the instructions on Android Police

but where do I find the ICS OTA full firmware, or is that OTAPkg.zip ?

Confused already.. hope this isn't a sign of things to come
[HTC Rezound] Max725:
Get the Global leak from HERE. This is version 4.03.605.2, which is the same as 4.03.605.1 but with some bugs fixed. As it says in the article, download the RUU from any of the five mirrors provided, rename the file to PH98IMG.zip, put it on the root of the SD card, reboot to bootloader, and let it update. To be safe, you can do it twice.
[HTC Rezound] LOBBS:
Don't forget to relock your bootloader if you are unlocked. Then you can run the RUU.
[HTC Rezound] feralicious:
Definitely let it run through twice, I think it does that on its own. I've read posts from devs saying it needs to run twice to be sure it gets all the system files written or something.
[HTC Rezound] pmgreen:
Sorry still confused, so please bear with me:

1) download zip

2) rename to PH98IMG.zip

3) put on SD Root, flash twice

I'm still S-On does that matter?
[HTC Rezound] feralicious:
You need to relock before running the RUU if you are s-on. In fastboot type:

fastboot oem lock

Then after running it if you want root back:

delete the PH98IMG.zip from the sd card

unlock using htcdev

fastboot flash recovery

install SU in recovery

Or you can go s-off if that's your plan. See s-off thread for instructions.
[HTC Rezound] pmgreen:
After fastboot oem lock, are the next steps correct?

How bad can I screw this up? Will the phone become a paperweight?
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] mrallyluz:
Dear friends.

My SGY bricked after when I try install SGP Stock rom via odin, but, odin shows Fail for me, I remove the batery and try turn on to download mod again, but all times when i turn on my SGY the screen was black like this

I can try what to unbrick my phone?

Thanks
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] Mitko:
EDIT: Why do I even bother...
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] D_Rising_Pheonix:
Hey Dude

Just check Dis Link http://s5360rom.blogspot.com/p/how-to-install-or-flash-stock-rom-on.html?m=1
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] Deadly:
You know almost all blogs take text from xda site from our guides and then they link to downloads from our upload links by adding ad fly to get money and you are giving link in xda to a blog lol...

There are good guides here in xda itself.. to flash stock rom through Odin.. I have written one myself which is pretty detailed as it gets.. but I won't say its good..

You check it once ;) link is in my signature..

**Nothing is True... Everything is Permitted**

Muffins.. muffins everywhere!
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] menewtoroot:
:thumbup::thumbup:

**rooting is new for me...and i am noob to root...:D:D**

---------- Post added at 01:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:52 AM ----------

After u come to download mode..

Press up...

And keep pressing untill ur pc recognizes it...

Its just a soft brick and can be repaired...

Now post what u did and maybe we can help u a little more...

**rooting is new for me...and i am noob to root...:D:D**
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] mrallyluz:
Its a hardbrick, power button dont do nothing
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] Deadly:
Congrats!

***cough*** sorry to hear that.. just go to service center & act dumb.. like u can't know what is xda or root means.. they will fix it for free.. say it happened like this when kies update was interrupted by power off ;)

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nitubhaskar-->Deadly.

**Nothing is True... Everything is Permitted**

Muffins.. muffins everywhere!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100

My details are :

Android version: 4.04

Model number gt-i9100

Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6

Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584

build number: IMM76D.XXLQB

I downloaded

ODIN 1.85

CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5

I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daxgirl:
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.

Best of luck :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slimlo:
check here you'll find your answers http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
Essentially flashing using a 4.04 firmware will brick the phone? or is it when I flash, it will be bad to flash using a 4.04 firmware? Sooo confused.

If anyone has the steps what I should do, please tell me. I am worried about bricking.

If I root the phone, when official JB comes out, will I be able to update?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
any help guys? The thread isn't very clear what do I do if I have this kernal. Do I downgrade before rooting?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boki9999:
Insted of flashing that Cf root kernel with Odin or Cwm, flash Siyah 4.1.5.

www.gokhanmoral.com

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
The link, do I root with those? if I do, what will it change?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZDQ:
I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:

Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?

/edit:

ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daxgirl:
If GotBrickbug app by CF said your chip is safe than it shouldn't matter what kernel you use. Safe hardware.

Personally I always prefer rooting with CF kernels that match my FW version. Then if you're still unsure about the chip... flash siyah, go to advanced (while still in recovery) > reboot recovery. Then wipe data with siyah kernel just to be on the safe side. I always keep siyah 3.5.2 (the first transisiontl ics/jb kernel) for those purposes. CM10 built in kernels are all considered safe so that's the last time you'll ever be worried about it.

Best of luck, man :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.

if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
your phone will be rooted and u can then choose to install a custom kernel like Siyah v 4.1.5 on ur phone which gives u the latest CWM recovery thro which u can install any custom rom of ur choice(meant for i9100 though) on ur phone:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
Thank you very much!

If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.

a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashzoomerintrack:
Samsung releases firmware in various regions and with varied carriers. So I bet that till it is officially released it will take time but when it does you will get OTA if your are on 'STOCK' ROM. but if you move away to custom rom then you will have to update manually.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andiprbwo:
To revert back assuming you didn't do backup before, download 4.0.4 firmware for your region on sammobile and flash it using odin.. Then to upgrade it when official update are up just hit OTA, kies, or flash it via odin the same way like you flash 4.0.4..

If you don't have idea how to flash then google it, theres plenty much tutorials out there.. hope it helps :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andiprbwo:
Actually I get confused myself :confused: hehe, by "Flash using CF, or CM 10" you mean flash what? The rest are ok..

Well, let's put this simple, Flash the CF-Root for your phone then you're rooted now, if you want to flash custom rom such as cm10 then flash it (the cm10 zip file to be flashed on recovery mode and don't forget to read the cm10 instruction before & after flashing), if you want to get rid of the triangle then do it with triangle away, finally to unroot and revert to stock, just flash stock firmware via odin..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wargrafix:
Hi everyone! I just rooted my phone and it was sooo easy. :D

Thank you so much. Your advice and help definitely made it much easier than I though. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andiprbwo:
Yeah, welcome to the rooted world where you can explore more with your phone :)

Sent from my GT-I9100
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Organized_Chaos:
My wife is making me return my phone to Walmart so I can purchase it again but take advantage of the $100 gift card deal. If I do a NANDroid backup before returning the phone to the stock ROM will the backup work on the new phone when I get it back on the Jelly Bean ROM I'm using?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] themadproducer:
Yes +1

Here's a wee entertaining story...I hope.

Wife and I have HD2. Well, mine was resting away since I have my S3 now.

Wife drops phone and destroys screen. Unreadable...just some chicken scratch light and lines, nothing remotely legible.

Her Xday is the next day. So I brainstormed for 30min and then...voila!!!

I Turned both our HD2's on, and booted into CWM with hardware buttons. Very simple.

Then I performed a backup of my HD2 in CWM via the hardware buttons..WHILST copying/mimicking every move BLIND onto the broken HD2.

Then I removed the External SDcard from the broken HD2 and the Sim as well...and placed both into my old HD2....booted into CWM, performed a RESTORE of the newly created image....booted up and BAMM!!!!

My wife has a new HD2 CLONED 100% with everything in place the way she left off the day before. Not a pixel out of place. Took 20min!!!

Lets see an iCrap phone do that!!!

(not to mention, the HD2 is originally a WinMo phone)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] cdjaney:
My guess would be you won't even have to return it. If you're within your return period, if they have any sense, they should just process a return and resale in the register while you stand there and hold your phone.

It would make absolutely no sense to actually take your phone back and give you a brand new one. Ergo, I'd definitely call or talk to them before you go through all the trouble of resetting.

There's a THANKS button around here somewhere! :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjustusthomas:
nevermind i solved it! not sure how to delete this
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MasterDecker:
To help out others that may encounter the same issue you had, please post step by step what you did to resolve the issue.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjustusthomas:
I used goomanager to install an active script recovery, this one worked. DONT USE FREAKING ROM MANAGER TO INSTALL A RECOVERY! That's about it
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MasterDecker:
Very true,

There is a sticky about ROM Manager, while I have it on other devices I don't have it on my TF101. Just wish they would play nicely together.
[General Questions and Answers] qs504792:
xda updates on quoted posts? i would love to know how.
[General Questions and Answers] immortalneo:
Control Panel > MENTION SYSTEM > Settings
[Droid X General] Salemwoods:
My droid x is on pageplus' network and I'm running Gummy 1.20. Just recently my phone starting acting a little off so I sbfed back to stock. After the sbf I forgot to boot into Linux before flashing the milestone x firmware to the phone. I then reflashed to stock and correctly flashed the milestone x firmware. I then rooted the phone once again and rebooted into a backup of a custom rom. Everything on the phone is working fine except the data now refuses to work. I tried contacting pageplus but the troubleshooting that they gave me consisted of making sure data was turned on and that's about it. I also called Verizon but they were unable to help due to the fact that I'm not a customer with Verizon. I've used the extent of my knowledge to try to fix the phone but alas I've had no luck. I have discovered that when I turn on data the gprs service just says connecting and is unable to connect. I've taken the phone to a few guys around town but still no luck. So if anybody has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
[Droid X General] Salemwoods:
Does anyone know if I could use page plus' ESN change and change my service to another phone and then change it back to my droid x? Would this have the same effect as if Verizon had "refreshed" my data?
[Droid X General] Salemwoods:
I have solved my problem. I called page plus and had them switch my service to a different phone and then switch it back.
[HTC One X] Jonnibravo:
Hi I have a new one x after falling foul to the dreaded apx mode problem, I had rooted the phone and was unable to return under warranty, so I bought another One x and now after 2 months the phone is flickering, and the graphics go all smudged, on some occasion the screen fails to come on and I have to turn it on and off a few times to get it back.

Please someone tell me good news and say its a software issue, even though deep down inside I know its probably not?
[HTC One X] dhwalker6:
I have the same exact issues. Have had the phone since July. I thought maybe I had accidentally killed the chip when I got some water on the phone a few days ago. Screen goes nuts - won't turn on sometimes ABC's have to press power repeatedly - screen sometimes unresponsive - etc. I switched ROMS and kernel hoping it wasn't hardware related but problems persist and fearing it is hardware related.