yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] polobunny:
Nobody here changes bootloader, because no reason to. As for radio, yes, you can flash any radio at any moment. Custom roms don't package radios, only stock roms do, and then again your old radio is a flash away.

Either way, one should simply do a nandroid backup when going for a custom rom and keep it safely so it can be restored at any moment. I still have my original, blank slate Gingerbread backup in the extreme case things explode, and it's been a year in 6 months since I've been flashing roms and kernel left and right. :p
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faulty_machine:
Sorry, I am not describing my problem very well here.

I am NOT looking for a better bootloader.

I am NOT looking for a better radio, either.

I am NOT trying to flash any custom ROM's.

All I want to do is to flash a factory ROM for i9020a (image-sojua-jzo54k.zip) downloaded from Google developer's website;

ttps://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

I type; fastboot -w update image-sojua-jzo54k.zip

and this is what I get;

archive does not contain ‘boot.sig’

archive does not contain ‘recovery.sig’

archive does not contain ‘system.sig’

---------------------------------------------------------

Bootloader Version...: I9020XXKL1

Baseband Version….:	I9020UCKE1

Serial Number……...: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

---------------------------------------------------------

checking product…

OKAY [ 0.000s]

checking version-bootloader…

FAILED

Device version-bootloader is ‘I9020XXKL1’.

Update requires ‘I9020XXLC2’.

finished. total tiem: 0.016s

Makes me think that I NEED to flash bootloader (maybe radio too) included in the Google's tar before I can flash the zip.

Am I missing something here?

Are other people able to flash zip file only, even when their bootloader version don't match the one in the Google's download?

If so, how are they doing it?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Let me suggest you something that would clear off all your doubts. First of all forget every comment that we posted here.

Secondly, just follow this Guide.

Once you follow that guide step to step, you won't need to ask any further questions.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madd0g:
You're right, when the bootloader is updated, old bootloaders aren't down compatible. So for 4.1.2, you need the LC2 bootloader, since it was introduced with JB.

The script just makes sure, you have the right bootloader and radio when you're flashing. One way would be also extracting the archive and flash partition .img files separately.

You can flash other bootloader after you've flashed the system .zip, but there's really no need for it. LC2 was made to run with JB and that's it. Flashing older radios might be worthwhile if you're running into signal issues at your location and want to experiment, otherwise newer is again - recommended.

If you plan to downgrade to ICS or GB, repeat the same. Download the system image, flash required bootloader and radio from the .zip, then flash the update.zip. I wouldn't bet on mixing newer bootloaders with older system images, because again there's no need for it.

Word of advice, avoid jerking around with bootloader flashing, because if it borks up, you don't get fastboot access anymore, so if anything's dangerous on the Nexus, it's flashing the bootloader.

TL;DR Update to recent radio & bootloader and you're set.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nemster1:
I really love the features of the touchwiz stock ROM but I feel it is very slow compared to something like cm10. Is the a touchwiz ROM that someone has debloated and tweaked. Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Crisisx1:
Wicked v2.1
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Idyar:
Highly recommend Frosty JB incredible battery life and the best touchwiz experience I have had by far. Toggles and themes to the extreme.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamHLG:
I'm really digging the Quick Glance feature. Does anyone know if it can be customized, for example, to show number of exchange emails or other data?
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
Anyone know whether or not data works on the new KEXEC builds on a XT862 unlocked for GSM? I'm thinking about switching over to the KEXEC CM10, but want to know if i could still use data. If not, I'll stick with current ROM.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Yes I use T-Mobile. Look for 883 build.props in the thread.
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
well i'm sorry to say that in the last year i have been tried all of the available CM9 roms, none of them have a 3G ability to a xt860.....
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Yes the xt862 has data on kexec. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1989359 here is my info and files about it. ;)
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
The 862 and 860 are different phones. Other people have been able to get 3G on the 860 from what I've seen, or at least Edge.
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
From what I'm reading, I need to switch radios. I'm running the XT862 Radio unlocked for US GSM. Would that still work or do I have to flash the a different radio?
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
What system do you have in your Setings, About, Status? It should tell you the radio version there. If you use T-Mobile/AT&T then it's probably the 883 and you can find the appropriate build.prop for any ROM.
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
I have the XT862 Radio.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Then if you are trying to use AT&T/T-Mobile you need the 883 radio/build.prop.
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
It seems like there are a large handful of people having connection issues with the 883 radio. I think I'll just stick with the XT862 radio. I could always give it a try and if it doesn't work, SBF back to stock.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
The XT883 radio is ONLY required if you're using domestic GSM, such as AT&T or T-Mobile. The XT862 stock radio has an MNC block on 310 (US gsm carriers) but will be unlocked for all foreign carriers, this ensures the D3 is not used in the US on major competitors ;)

Also, if you test the XT883 radio.. why not just reflash the stock radio instead of an entire SBF? I've done this several times. Just make sure you have a backup of the stock build.prop and restore as you flash radios. I have a build.prop.cdma and build.prop.gsm in /system and just take off the corresponding type for the one I want to use. I've uploaded the stock XT862 radio before.

I currently use the XT883 radio and have no issues with connectivity, I've also written a build.prop for use with the XT883 radio on kexec roms and has no issues either. HSPA data everywhere.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
883 worked fine for me on that ROM.
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
My phone is unlocked to use the XT862 Radio for US GSM (Don't ask how, not at liberty to say at this moment). That is why I'm asking these questions. I don't want to have to re-flash and loss the unlock like I did with my Droid 4.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Besides the 883 radio? Cool. When you can you should share.
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
I'll give it a try since I have multiple slots with safestrap. Guess I'll be the first to test. I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
Works fine with the XT862 Radio. Some things I've noticed:

Not very responsive

Picking up HDSPA and 3G instead of just 3G

Only getting 1 bar of signal instead of 4

I flashed the latest build which was CM10.1. I had some problem with the recovery since I previously had clockwork recovery installed. Upon starting the phone, I had 2 force closes(Media and Phone). Once the ROM gets smoothed out and has camera working, I'll make the final switch.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
HSDPA *is* 3G.

HSDPA is in the same line as UMTS, which was technically the first 3g, then HSDPA/HSUPA were developed on that technology, then HSPA, HSPA+, then dual band HSPA+ which tops at 42Mbps. They're all technically the 3g (or 3.5g if you would) standard. Albeit T-Mobile and AT&T boast their HSPA networks as '4G' cause it looks better in marketing.

The Droid 3 supports up to HSPA 14.4Mbps.

Getting 1 bar instead of 4 is normal if you haven't modified the build.prop in a stock rom, there's a line verizon had added in to make the signal look bad (although looking in status shows normal signal levels, it's just cosmetic). On a kexec rom, if your build.prop hasn't been edited correctly to have the signal fix (which is under mobile networks) it'll also be stuck at one bar instead of normal. Although, if you're somehow using the stock XT862 radio, there should be no required edits to the build.prop to get proper GSM signal bars in a Kexec rom...
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
The only change I've made to my build.prop is ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=0.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Well, since you seem to be the only person ever to use the stock xt862 radio on us gsm (without proof), and do not feel compelled to share how, we cannot help. I cannot work to fix something without any knowledge of howto, considering the radio lock is in the signed radio.img, radiocomm cannot modify it, as with the d2g, the lock was in the nvitems, which can be edited. Also, the radio.img cannot be modified and flashed, as the signed keys wont match the locked bootloader and will cause brick.

So unless you can provide proof/method of using the stock xt862 radio on us gsm, sorry... My guess is you actually have the xt883 radio and your build.prop just says xt862. Sorry for stating it like this, but I can claim to use the d3 on lte, until proof and method are given, there is a very thin margin of trust. ;)
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
http://imgur.com/a/5NkVv

There is some proof. I know it's hard to prove other things, but I promised not to say anything. I don't want to get anyone in trouble. I can provide more screenshots, but that is about it.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Interesting... you do NOT have the stock radio, but it works with the vzw build.prop. By the picture, you have the 890 system, the baseband on that stock is N_03.18.29P you have N_03.18.2DPU... now the question becomes, where did you get that radio, or did you somehow get a fully unlocked developer edition phone somehow. Sadly, to my knowledge, you can't PULL the radio from the phone.... maybe with dd.
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
I do not have a developers phone. Since I don't have a way to prove it, guess you'll just have to take my word on it.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Feeling liberated to share how you unlocked the stock D3 radio for GSM now? ;)
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
Sucks that the forum died out for the Droid 3. But, I have a .SBF that gets flashed in BP Flash mode. I knew someone that worked for Motorola.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
It would be nice if you could upload somewhere and post or PM it to me. The D3 is still my main (and probably will be a long while, I don't have contract) and I'm still fighting to get CDMA and GSM going at the same time (and on Kexec as well for those still around). I've borked the radio so many times thusfar, my closest was getting data working on CDMA using the XT883 radio, inbound calls/texts worked as well, just no outbound calls/texts.

If you do share this with me in a PM and request me not to share, I won't, but it'd be a nice addition to the community. :)
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
Let me talk to my source and see if I can share the file. If I can, I'll try to upload it by this weekend.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
That'd be pretty awesome, and considering the D3 is basically 'dead' (especially in Motorola's eyes), it shouldn't be much of a problem.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Any luck?
[Motorola Droid 3] jawsofire:
Sorry it took so long. Having a busy week. I talked to my friend and was told not to share the file.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Well, that is a major disappointment. I was looking forward to testing that. Ah well, I thank you for trying.
[HTC Incredible S] Guyanaa:
Hi XDA im kind of a newb im only 16 and i just got into this stuff

so i rooted my htc and i want to unroot it

im running niks project X with 4ext recovery

i dont know how to find my HBoot but i used revolutionnary i think to root it

pretty much ihave s-off and i want to unroot to S-on how do i do so? Please help!
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Hello mr newb who is 16 years old

Have a look at these guides :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1359555

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1287111
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arun01:
Hello i ordered a galaxy note 2 from amazon but it is on backorder now. My question is are there any galaxy note 2 owners here? I was looking at the Tab 2 @ my local office depot & was wandering should i have just kept my GS3 & got me a Tab 2 since they're kinda close to the same size (The note 2 & Tab 2). Anyone here have the note 2 & the Tab 2???
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tbong777:
I have the note 2 and am getting the Tab 7 P3100. so I can SIM swap and use the larger TAb as a phone on trips. No sense in buying the WifFi only American version so I am getting the International version to match the note and stay on ATT dumb phone plan with a Tablet. I would never get rid of the Note 2 as a phone. In fact if Samsung comes out with a 6" screen on the Note I will not use both.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qhinton:
I have a note 2 and had a tab 2. Tab 2 is okay but if you have a gs3 there is no point. Now the note 2 is the best tab I have ever owned.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pglandscapes:
Had a note 2, stunning phone. Saw the tab 2 p3100, thought" perfect tablet size& it has a phone". Purchased one, flashed jelly bean to it, and stuck my note 2 on eBay!

I use this with headphones and its my perfect all in one device.

The screen and memory aren't as good as the note 2, but jelly bean makes such a difference in performance.

CES is in January, and MWC in February. Samsung will definitely up their game in the 7 inch tablet market considering the kindle fire HD and the nexus 7!. So for me its a no brained as the tablet version with the phone capabilities is loads cheaper than the note 2!!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qhinton:
Sammy will introduce the Note 7. Watch!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tbong777:
What Carrier?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pglandscapes:
OH I'm counting on it lol. I'll be getting that bad boy!

---------- Post added at 09:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:38 PM ----------

I'm on 3 in the UK.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arun01:
Well i just read on a site that Samsung is planning on topping the Galaxy Note 2 by releasing a 6.3" phone next year!!!:cyclops:
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeartFan40:
Thread moved to Q&A. Please keep all [Q] threads there only. Thank You.

Thread Moved.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tbong777:
Which means both My Note II and Tab 7 will be replaced by one device...... I cannot take even a 7" tablet everywhere. A 6.3" phone with minimum bezel is pocketable.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imnuts:
Just picked up the Note 2. While I can see my tablet use dropping now, I'm sure it won't disappear. There are times where a tablet is just easier to use, such as reading a book. The battery also lasts a long time in my Tablet, pretty much regardless of usage. I've heard the Note 2 is a beast when it comes to battery life, but I haven't been able to experience it first hand yet. It'd be nice to only have one device, but I doubt that will happen.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MadfishGTB:
I have a note 2 and recently got a tab 2 albeit the 10.1...

The tab is going in the car.

I think anything bigger than the note 2 won't be usable as a daily device/phone
[HTC One X] mrpitbullro:
sorry for my english .

so i try to install venonx rom ....after a jellly bean ...[CustoNexus-v1.1.0-Endeavoru-09.11.12]....and on the midde of instaling the new rom my phone reboot and stuck on the picture ...HTC BRILIANT .....

after this i try to go back in recovery mode .....but didn`t want to open ....just restart and restart ..

after 3 hours ...i succed to re reflash custom kernel and recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.2.4-endeavouru.img but when i wanted to installl the rooom i found nothing on my sd card ...

so any iddeea how can i copy the rom back to the sd card ....?????
[HTC One X] tomascus:
Flash the latest recovery here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1594819

Then inside recovery, go to mounts and storage and mount usb.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sdg1980:
So, every other frickin day, you get androids released with 2GB ram and krait cores and adrenos and blah blah blah. Yet lot of these phones according to reviews on certain websites will never see the light of JB. yet, here we have Infuse with 1.2 Ghz single core and 512MB ram running 4.2.1 like a charm. So, are the developers associated with these phone companies not interested in working like Scott and other devs here, or is there some bigger financial motive behin:confused late or no updates? :confused: Just wondering....
[Samsung Infuse 4G] csandman1977:
I would say its financial. If you look through the threads I lost count of all the people who have said they are not upgrading because of all the great development here. And xda is just a small section of people who have this phone I would think. If the companies kept every phone completely up to date I think a lot less people would upgrade.

And something else I think the developers here may have it a bit easier in that they don't have to worry about carrier demands. (Though not being a developer myself I don't know for sure and am in no way belittling anything that anyone here has accomplished.)

Also the developers here (at least some of them) own this phone. They have a personal stake in making sure the phone works properly. The people at Samsung don't necessarily have the phone and get paid regardless.

Anywho, just what I thought of on the fly.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] elliot.newnham:
Financial and Samsung pushing newer phones... Samsung probably makes a LOT more money on a new phone over updating Android. Also updating is a HUGE liability as something can/will go wrong.

Also you would be surprised, I have told people who own the infuse, and showed them mine with Paranoid Android. Only for them to say they're content with the stock firmware.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] csandman1977:
Different strokes for different folks. My nephew has an infuse and adamantly refuses to come off stock. He says he just needs to talk on the phone and text. An occasional game and Facebook.

I don't consider myself a power user but still just don't like stock or gingerbread for that matter.

Ultimately I'm surprised any company even updates phones except to keep the user base happy. If you think about it, how many man hours go into updating phone to release for zero return, when they can put those man hours into building a new product that will sell for 300+ dollars off contract?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Skwerl23:
show them copy and paste :p
[Samsung Infuse 4G] ziphoy:
It's simple, cause when all products are updated. Less people will buy new products. So they will buy products so it's "update" that's how it works. Money make the world go round. ****ty
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lardo5150:
Going through all the roms. Which one is just stock with bloat removed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1745865
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lardo5150:
Thanks but isnt that ICS?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] m20120:
It is Jelly Bean:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lardo5150:
Awesome thanks.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Heathrow:
I have a Zagg invisible shield and I'm looking for a case that won't make the edges peel up. I'm not looking for too much protection just some extra grip.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jo_blow421:
Zoogue has some good ones. Just solid color tpu cases. The grey looks really good on many white S3. Best of all they are only $3 or $4.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zmagas1:
New original samsung protective cover. I bought yesterday and it perfectly fits my realook whole screen SP. I'll post picture later. Plus this is extra slim and solid. Feels like without the case.

www.mobili.lt/lt/aksesuarai/samsung/811263.html

I'll post picture later.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] budwizer:
I have a Ringke Galaxy S3 SLIM Lite and it is nice. Don't use it as my daily case but is a nice thin case.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
any pics? whats your mini review pro & cons of this one.. i just ordered it yesterday and want to know what i got myself into lol, im sure the OP wouldnt mind.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BaronInkjet:
Diztronix is excellent fit, slim and covers all the sides. Most of the thin ones leave top and bottom uncovered. I have matte black one on black phone, and it looks like no case at all from front. (Front is shiny.)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251092292745?

Can also get them on Amazon and other places too.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bmw4l1f3:


I have this case, use is as my daily. SUUUUPER thin, would like a little more bump out for screen protection (it does have some, just not a lot). Have no complaints at all.

heres a review of it online

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyQx6kWF7bA
[Galaxy S III Accessories] themadproducer:
I've used this Black Nillkin from day one.

- very low profile, Business/Executive look to it especially on my Blue S3

- really really nice premium hard rigid rubber feel (rigid like plastic but TPU feel)

- snaps on and off easily

- very tight and perfect fit especially nice rear cutouts

- cross hatch backside shows no finger prints or grease

- S3 is easier to hold but slips in and out of pocket easily as well

- top side lips are lo pro and hug nicely

- under $10 on ebay...search Nillkin S3

For what this case is supposed to do, I give it 10 out of 10.

It will never provide maximum protection and is not meant to do this.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SilentO:
I'm replacing my nexus with S3.

Does anyone know if i can use my Verizon Nexus battery 2100 with the Galaxy S3 phone?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] syamsoul:
try look at this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1728562&page=2
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] morruk:
simple answer - no.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] Coucher:
Been rocking my Epic 4G since it's release date, but I've pretty well decided on upgrading to the Photon.

That said, I've had an eligible upgrade since April '12 that I'm due, so from where is the best deal for getting a Photon including signing another 2yr agreement.

I see that through Best Buy right now I can get it for $99....and hate that I missed out on that $39 Costco deal w/accessories, but oh well.

So, is there anything better going right now than the $99 Best Buy option?

Thanks in advance.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] xLoveHateLegend:
I got mine a month ago yesterday for $40 at the sprint store, because it's $40 with a new line. So I cancelled my existing line with an upgrade and got this phone and still have no regrets :)

The only thing I miss is the Epic's mass development, while this phone is definitely lacking that. But we'll get there!
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] Coucher:
Yeah, not sure I want to go the route of cancelling a line and adding a new. I'm grandfathered in and get way too many discounts as I sit now with Sprint and they'd probably try to take some of it back if I pulled something like that.

On that Costco deal it says online they're out of stock...but I wonder if they keep in in the local stores to make it work checking if they have any in store or if when it says out of stock online it's pretty much across the board?

I agree that the development isn't even close coming from the Epic, but I've read that the Photon is so good out of the box there isn't a lot of need for it so that's why it's a little slow starting.

Either way, thanks for the response.. :)
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] xLoveHateLegend:
No idea about the Costco thing, sorry bud.

But you're correct about this phone being fantastic out of the box. Which is why it's really exciting seeing where this phone will go with future development :D