yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[LG Optimus 2x] dj_ghosie:
Fun facts FYI.

CM7 is based on GB (2.3.x) AOSP source (previous official version for P990)

CM9 is based on ICS (4.0.x) AOSP source (never compiled officially for P990)

CM10 is based on JB (4.1.x) AOSP source (current official version for P990)

CM10.1 is based on JB (4.2.x) AOSP source (hopefully will release someday(NOT asking for ETA!))

Cheers
[LG Optimus 2x] 60nine:
mods - stick this thread up... great job Massimo
[LG Optimus 2x] machoman1337:
The Dec 11 build from jenkins is now on the official CM website. Holding off for now though.
[LG Optimus 2x] massimo69:
And as far as I understand that is the only update we are getting as p990 has not been added to the build list.
[LG Optimus 2x] luan237:
we have CM10.1 now :D :D :D
[LG Optimus 2x] massimo69:
No we dont...... If you dont download it @the CM site it the its not CM it might be based on CM
[LG Optimus 2x] CVonV:
I am wanting to install the CM10 nightly.. I am coming from temasek's CM7. I'm a little bit confused with point number 2. Is it saying you can't directly flash CM10 over CM7 in CWM even if you do a full wipe because CM7 does not use the "old" bootloader/partition layout?
[LG Optimus 2x] orbital_71:
Cm7 are old partition, just full wipe and flash Cm10.
[LG Optimus 2x] CVonV:
thank you but why does point 2 say "Harsh/Tonyp ICS rom has to be installed on the old bootloader aka CM7/GB" then?
[LG Optimus 2x] massimo69:
Because it does...... they made the rom to work with the old bootloader.
[LG Optimus 2x] CVonV:
oh i get it now.. point 2 has nothing to do with going from cm7 to cm10

also I don't need to do anything with partition sizes going from cm7 to cm10 right?
[LG Optimus 2x] massimo69:
no you dont but it might be good to have an extended system partition ........

You can use this tool to resize the partitions http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2020737

follow the instructions carefully + you will need the CM (which is a separate download) pack to be able to read the internal SD
[LG Optimus 2x] rktdi:
Hmm confused here..

I am also on temasek cm7 - and would like to try cm10.

But what do I do - step by step please.. :) keep it simple if possible

I am used to flashing rom and kernel with cwm 5028, but I now absolutely nothing about bootloader, partition, NVFlash, smartflash....

Also what rom to get? I am not going for blitz fast top notch gung ho rom - just stable, as much working as possible. Cm10 nightly? Is the call bug history?

Thx in advance
[LG Optimus 2x] massimo69:
If you want to keep it simple then you should go for Harsh/Tonyp rom its the most stable and you will not need to repartition you phone..... edit: of the releases for the old GB partition ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1959545 just follow the instructions.......

CM10 up to yesterdays nightly the bug was still present......

cheers ;)
[LG Optimus 2x] rktdi:
Thx for the answer.

It looks like harsh/tony rom is suffering from call bug, charging bug, and wifi bug.. And more..?

I use this phone for work, so simply cannot have a call bug..

Cm10 is probably not for me then... Sad.

Seriously considering ditching this phone now.. This April it would have lasted 2 years :)
[LG Optimus 2x] massimo69:
Well, its still early days.....my experience with all the ICS releases is that the battery drains quite a lot but that is subjective. If I compare it to earlier GB/CM7/9 releases I can tell you that it seems that with normal usage the battery is the same or at least it hasnt changed much for me. The only thing that changed since going to ICS/CM10 is my behaviour with the phone, its always in my hands :laugh: so yeah i need to charge it more often..... The call bug is not as recurrent as in CM10 but it is there maybe once every week or two for me. charging never was an issue with the ROM. it always takes twice to recharge the battery under USB......

I used that ROM for a month until TGV30a was released and its as good as the TG release for me. Hope I helped.....
[LG Optimus 2x] rktdi:
Which rom are you using?

Another thing - if I make a nandroid back up, will I be able to go back to my trusty cm7 without issues?
[LG Optimus 2x] massimo69:
I am on TG V30a SP2 as a daily driver as I need the phone as a phone but I test all the roms as they come out.

and yes you will be able to go back with no problems with a nand..... in every case remember to copy/backup both internal and external SD to your computer.

this tool is very good for partitions and backup of internal Sd http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2020737

Try out various roms over the next few weekends so you will know :good:
[LG Optimus 2x] rktdi:
I will give it a try then. Thx for your time.
[LG Optimus 2x] massimo69:
CM10 unofficial on the new bootloader

To all intrested read post 2, any questions ask......
[General Topics] themalakas:
[Q] Pressing "CTRL" on external bluetooth keyboard generates wrong code in Android

Hello everyone

I bought the One Keyboard (PC version) (matias.ca/onekeyboard) and as per the spec this keyboard should work fine with Android.

It does work perfectly with my Samsung note 2 with jelly bean 4.1.1 but the only thing that doesnt work is the "CTRL" button (there is only one of them on the left). When pressing the "CTRL" button it sends the wrong information/key code to Android.

I downloaded an Android Application to test codes generated by the keyboard (can be found in Google Play Store) called "KeyEvent Display" and I attach the printscreen.

I also bought another bluetooth keyboard and connected it to the phone to see what codes this generates and also connected a wired keyboard to the phone as well.

The first few clicks/lines on the printscreen are using the other bluetooth keyboard and it does send correctly the "CTRL" code to the OS which is "META=12288".

The last couple lines show what happens when I use the Matias One Keyboard and press "CTRL", the code to the OS is "META=196608" (which is same code the other bluettooth keybaord creates when I press its "command" button).

Also please note that the "CTRL" button and the "LEFT-ALT"button create the same code 196608 on the mattias keyboard.

Long story short, the Mattias One keyboard generates the wrong code (meta=196608 which should be the "command" button code instead of META=12288) when pressing the "CTRL" key.

I would really appreciate your help on this

Thanks

Chris
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Crunozaur:
Hey,

is there any decent, slim, non-aluminium, perfect fit, bumper for SGS3? Like this one for Nexus 4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvuFn_fbUBo

I'm hoping for camera/screen protection when my phone is on the table + some drop protection, without adding any bulk.

I couldn't find anything decent. The only interesting case I found was the Rock Quicksand Cover, but it thickens the phone a little and it cracks easily. Non-glossy and non-slippery battery cover with camera protection could work too, but couldn't find any aswell
[Galaxy S III Accessories] silkshocker:
There's one similar on Amazon.

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http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Hybrid...d=1355281248&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+bumper
[Galaxy S III Accessories] javelar:
SGP makes the ultra bumper series that appears to be good quality (review: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1918150&highlight=sgp) but apparently they think that only the iphone owners like dark and sober colors.. as for the galaxy s3 they only make them in white or bright colors..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jammol:
I own that case and it is the best TPU case I HAVE OWNED. Its a matte finish on the bumper side, soft at the buttons but not flimsy that'll make them activate on their own. The back is frosted but you can still see through and see your back cover.

Back part is my only concern because it looks like it can shatter but it doesn't. I have dropped it several time from my truck, and my truck is lifted.

I never hype cases, but when I opened the packaging for this thing I was WTF because its stuff but flexes a little. Snapped it on and damn my phone is a sexy beach!!!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ejatds:
just ordered it today after seeing a youtube video!

personally i find the blue trim around my pebble blue s3 a little ugly, but love the back cover. finally found a case that both covers trim and shows the back!

just over $7 with 3 screen protectors :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frmariam:
I own a BB Playbook tablet for about a year now (bought it during the when it was about 200$ because I needed a 7'', the hardware was specs were nice at the time and the company promised Android app support). Regardless of the sanity of my decision the device saves me about 2 hours per day (I use it mainly to read pdf and build an xls database).

I've converted many apk to bar in order to sideload them to my device (not all of these work). Recently I tried Firefox on my Xperia mobile and was quite pleased with the ABP plugin ;) So I tried to convert the apk but both the apk2bar and the Blackberry Graphical Aid Tool complain that the version number is too long...

Anyone knows how to shorten it? In what file is it located? Or anyone up for the task.

Keep in mind I'm not a dev.

Thanks in advance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
android:versionName is what you need to change.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frmariam:
Thanks for the reply.

Tried the apps from your sig. I managed to edit AndroidManifest.xml. Recompiling (after the changes) doesn't seem to work (the result apk is much smaller... many files/folders from the original FF apk were not in the project folder or compiled apk).

Tried unpacking + zip + sign but this last step is failing. Wanam APK suite keeps giving an error message. My box runs Win7 x64 and at first I only had Java RE x86 7.10... it didn't find Java in my machine and stated signing would not work; after I installed the x64 it gives no preemptive messgae and I progress further but the signing process fails
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Hi.

Look at the files in the apk before decompiling it and you'll see that all those files and folders aren't there to begin with. All those files and folders are from the decompiled resources.arsc so it's normal for them not to be there when recompiled, and when you add the resources.arsc, manifest and meta folder from the original apk to the recompiled apk, it will become larger.

I noticed yesterday I had put an old apktool in the folder but have corrected it now so download and try again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scoot05redss:
I was attempting to do the same so I decompiled and edited the android:versionName and the android:versionCode . After doing that, recompiling and resigning I was able to convert using apktobar and load to the playbook with no issues......except the app opens to an all white page and nothing beyond that will work! Just to be clear I was attempting to convert Firefox as well. Hope someone has some helpful hints that could fix it!
[Off-topic] -Falco:
If you are anti Apple than don't post here! If you don't like Apple and have a logical answer to a question than answer it on a nice way.

Note: I understand most of you are anti Apple, but their are some on here that own Apple products and may need help with them. Apple products are overpriced and undeveloped but people still buy them for some unknown reason and people do need help with them.

This thread is for Questions pertaining to Apple Co., and all there products. Please do not post that Android is better (even though it is) and Apple stinks. Only ask questions pertaining to Apple products. (whether it be an Ipod, Iphone, Mac book pro, Ipad, Etc.) DO NOT down people for asking a question like "How do you make a folder?" You would be surprised at how many people can't make a folder.
[Off-topic] Archer:
We have a sister forum for iPhone users. Your thread would be more suited over there.

http://forum.iphone-developers.com

Thread closed.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
Hello,

I recently got a gift from a friend in the form of a Samsung Galaxy S2.

Last time I've owned a samsung phone was before the smartphone era, however I am familiar with other smartphones running android.

This phone, has the following info:

Android Version: 2.3.5.

Baseband Version: I9100XXKI4

Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI8-CL616395 root@DELL149 #2

Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI8

Kies Info --> PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)

If I try to update with Kies it says that my device's current firmware is not supported to update via Kies.

From what I've researched, the region code at the end (ODK) means that the phone was originally purchased in Sweden. Will that be a problem?

As far as I know the phone was not locked when I got it since I'm using a different carrier in a different country.

I tried to look up codes for Galaxy S2 that can tell me if the phone has a locked bootloader, if it can be unlocked, etc, but without any success.

So my questions are the following:

1. How can I update the phone to the most recent samsung firmware?

2. I know that official firmware comes with a lot of bloatware and I wish to get rid of it, and for that I need root, how do you do it on a samsung?

(i have no idea where to begin since my last phone's software/steps followed seem to be completely different)

3. Is there a way to change the firmware/region code or whatever to the country I'm currently residing in?

and last but not least, any suggestions on what I should do?

Cheers and thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Megaritis:
1. Afaik Kies will only update if you are using the stock firmware from the country you are connecting from. Custom firmwares will not work. The easiest way to flash the latest stock firmware is via Odin.

2. Install a kernel that roots your phone like Siyah or Dorimanx.

3. Search for threads in XDA about how to change your CRC.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
Hello Megaritis,

Thank you for your reply.

Regarding the CRC, I need to change it to the country i'm residing in only if I plan on updating my phone via Kies, right?

I'm not planning on flashin JB just yet because i think it still needs some polishing. I want to flash an official ICS ROM on Siyah's Kernel.

My current to do is:

1. Get Odin, and flash the new kernel.

2. Get an official ICS ROM and flash it.

3. Get Titanium Backup and remove the bloatware if any.

4. Use the phone.

Anything else I should do / know?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
Soo...here is where I am so far:

1. Downloaded SiyahKernel v5.0.1.

2. Downloaded PDA and CSC firmware for the country I reside in (from SamMobile.com).

Whats next? Stick them all into Odin and hope for the best?

PDA -> PDA

CSC -> CSC

PHONE -> SiyahKernel

???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
Instead of doing all this together I suggest you just flash neat rom Lite (ics version, the latest v4 is JB) its the stock firmware with every bloatware removed and it is pre-rooted. Even v4 is pretty much stable and cool too as it is based on the leaked stock JB.

And several flashable addon are also available for it.

And If you are going to proceed with what you downloaded, flash Siyah after flashing the stock firmware.

Also before you proceed I suggest you check for brick bug, which can potentially superbrick your phone, Stock ICS 4.0.4 Kernel contains the problematic command, if you are effected, never perform any wipe or erase or reset with the stock kernel, just flash Siyah before doing all that.

Using GT - I9100

I thank those who give helpful comments

I expect the same from others.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
Could you post a small walkthrough on how I do that?

EDIT: My current android version is 2.3.5. and I plan to flash 4.0.3. stock and then remove bloatware.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
This is the link to the post with detailed instructions

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1569686

Remember "neat rom Lite" is suggested not just "neat rom" , and read the forum and instructions carefully.

NeatROM v3 is ICS I guess. And it contains v3 Siyah just flash the newest (which you downloaded) one if you feel like it(it's pretty much better)

Using GT - I9100

I thank those who give helpful comments

I expect the same from others.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
And how do i check for that brick bug?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
There is an app called eMMc check in play store, but you don't need to worry if you're flashing a custom rom only the stock 4.0.4 has it.

Using GT - I9100

I thank those who give helpful comments

I expect the same from others.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
Right.

I flashed CF-Root in order to root the current os.

Now, I wanna flash to 4.0.3. first. I downloaded an archive with a tar from sammobile.com from a carrier in my country.

How do I aproach this?

I put the .tar i downloaded in PDA in ODIN, and flash that first, and then put the Siyah tar in the PHONE field in ODIN and flash that second?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
So long story short if you want to perform a factory reset,wipe do it from a kernel that is deemed safe like Siyah latest (v5.0.1 I guess).

Using GT - I9100

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I expect the same from others.

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Siyah must be flashed later again via PDA.

Edit : Don't flash it via phone, it should be done via PDA.

Using GT - I9100

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
I get what you're saying, both files go into PDA and they get flashed separatly, Siyah being the second in line.

But I have the following problem, or do i?

My current kernel is XWKI8 and as far as I know you can't flash different CSC/FIRMWARE if its not compatible with the kernel.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
Yes, so flash Siyah first, then the rest.

When I was referring to flashing Siyah I meant updating it, but if you have an incompatible kernel you must flash siyah first.

But if you are flashing a stock firmware (not tampered with) the kernel doesn't matter as the PDA file contains it and will overwrite the existing one with a compatible one.

Using GT - I9100

I thank those who give helpful comments

I expect the same from others.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
Agreed, I raised the problem only because sammobile.com's info on the file i downloaded doesn't list a kernel and I assumed that it only contains the PDA and CSC.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
So if you are flashing with tar files you most probably don't need to worry about kernel, for example in neat rom Lite v3 it includes Siyah v3, but in case of flashing zip files you need a compatible kernel before hand.

Using GT - I9100

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I expect the same from others.

---------- Post added at 08:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:20 AM ----------

In some cases PDA file won't contain kernel in such a package the kernel will be given separately, like the CSC file.

Using GT - I9100

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Bro just make sure what kind of file do you have? A zip or a tar? Flashing a zip(it's done via CWM) - - >compatible kernel required

Flashing a tar(via Odin) - - >if kernel included nothing to worry just flash.

:) peace

Using GT - I9100

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
Hmm, I think the .tar file does contain everything needed, even though i flashed siyah first....

I guess i'll have to re-flash it after its done.

By the way, any idea how I remove those flash counts?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
Usb jig is your hardware and easiest option you can get it from eBay, or since you are using ICS, triangle away by chainfire will do the trick you can get it for free from his forum or you can buy him a beer and buy it from the play store.

Triangle Away is pretty easy too... Lol

Using GT - I9100

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
Okay so its done. For some reason the android version is indeed 4.0.4 but the phone is okay, i downloaded that app and it states that the chip is ok and again, for some other reason, its still rooted, i don't know if the tar i had contained a kernel or not, but its all good now. I HOPE.

EDIT: Wops....spoke too soon, i saw the superuser app on my home screen and I assumed its rooted, but its not. Gotta re-flash siyah's kernel now.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
Good work.. And lol.. Many has done that mistake and the cry about it in the forums.. Lol..

Using GT - I9100

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I expect the same from others.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinhd:
Well, I flashed the kernel but now titanium backup is stuck at Searching Application Data, but it did prompt me for root priviledges... :|

EDIT: Meh...it was probably stuck because it was trying to access the SD card but my cable was still plugged in....fixed.

Now, i have one last question for the night: now i have 2 "root" apps in my homescreen, one is superuser and the other is supersu, judging by the fact that the "superuser" one was there when I first booted, I suspect that its useless and the supersu is the one with the root. How do I remove it?
[HTC One V] bckrupps:
i read through all the posts and am having trouble. i have a macbook now and my htc one v is stuck in a boot loop. i need some simple instructions or a link to how to flash a kernel on mac. i have googled it ect and i may be dumb or i cant seem to find the answer and everyone is always so helpful here and im getting frustrated. thank you so much. my phone is already rooted with a custom recovery. its a virgin mobile us
[HTC One V] kalaker:
Go developer.android.com and download the SDK & move it to your home directory ("~" or /Users/<username>)

Go to <sdk-location>/tools and launch "Android"

Download the platform tools

Open terminal

Open Finder to <sdk-location>/platform-tools

In terminal, type "sudo cp"; drag adb from the Finder window into the Terminal window; type "/usr/bin/"; hit enter

Enter your password

Repeat the above three steps, but drag "fastboot" instead of "adb"

Close terminal

Open terminal (it sounds weird, but just do it)

Now, and forever, do this to install a kernel:

Download kernel

Connect phone to computer

Make sure USB Debugging is enabled (Settings>Development>USB Debugging)

In terminal, type "adb reboot bootloader"

In terminal, type "fastboot flash boot"; drag in the kernel from finder; hit enter

Examples:

sudo cp /Users/Username/android-sdk-mac/platform-tools/adb /usr/bin/
sudo cp /Users/Username/android-sdk-mac/platform-tools/adb /usr/bin/
adb reboot recovery
fastboot flash boot /Users/Username/Downloads/boot.img
[HTC One V] cybervibin:
kalekar, mid if i take this instructions and put them in my thread?
[HTC One V] kalaker:
No problem! You may want to clean them up a bit; I was in a hurry when I typed those.
[HTC One V] cybervibin:
sure thanks ill credit u for it :D
[HTC One V] E.Cadro:
Moved to Q&A

Moderating from my One Xl
[HTC One V] MonsterNo7:
It's very simple. Follow whatever instructions are for the kernel, rom, whatever, but add "./" in front of the commands. So "fastboot flash boot" becomes "./fastboot flash boot"

Sent from Hoth.
[HTC One V] kalaker:
No! That only works if he has done

cd <sdkdir>/platform-tools

other wise, it will fail and confuse him even more. Doing cp to /usr/bin/ will allow him to never have to do "./" before the command.