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[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Anindya JV:
Guys ,I have ported miui ics 2.8.10 from galaxy nexus s to galaxy mini and have got everything working but the crucial problem is the display corruption in certain menus and apps but there is no display corruption in the miuihome app or most apps .I have tried different gpu hacks including gpu render patch by editing build.prop file.I am uncertain whether its the kernel or egl related problem in the libs or something else.I will post the rom ASAP only after fixing the display corruption problem, so your help would be really appreciated. I am including some screenshots so u can analyze the problem ,I am not including the logcat as logcat doesnot show anything appreciable.The rom and its base is from THE WHISPS CM 9 unnofficial cm-9-20121110-UNOFFICIAL-tass rom .I have also tried some other miui ics or v4 roms and still the same problem persists.So if any talented developer would kindly sort this out and post a probable fix or hint then I would be grateful to them.THANK U ALL AND YOUR HELP WOULD REALLY BE APPRECIATED.:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] dheeraj (dhlalit11):
Thewhisp, rohan may help
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Anindya JV:
Fixed it

thanks for the tip .I discovered the problem to framework related and replaced the khronos folder and fixed the flickering issue.
[HTC One S] shawndh:
I lost my Sensation that was rooted and flashed with Revolution ROM (which I loved!) and replaced it with the One S (since it was free). I'm now looking to get my wifi hotspot working again without paying T-Mobile an extra $20 or so a month and I'm overwhelmed with all the apps and the new ROMS for the One S. I'm pretty happy with the stock ROM and i'm just looking for the best option to get free wifi hotspot. I don't mind paying for a good app that will let me do it as long as it works well and does not require other computers to download a special program to access the web. Just looking for native-like operation.

If a good app is not available, I'll have to root and find a good ROM. Would appreciate any suggestions on ROMS that have no issues with wifi.

BTW: I did do the 4.0.4 T-Mobile USA update. Didn't realize that was a bad move.
[Galaxy Note II General] blobbles:
Hi all,

I bought an unlocked Galaxy Note II GT-7100 (Android build 4.1.1, build number JRO03C.N7100ZCALJ4) from China. Unfortunately, due to (I suspect) the mutual hate between Google and the Chinese government, it comes without ANY google services, google account link, the play store, contact linking, maps etc etc. It does have access to a Samsung store, which is all in Chinese and comparably crap compared to the play store. But it does have all the useful S-Pen functions on it still which is good.

So, I wonder, how do I get this thing linked up to google. I have searched high and low on the web, of particular note was a page on Android forums which indicated other users having the same problem (I can't post outside links as I am a new user).

where others have the same problem. I have tried to do as specified by the very helpful poster, rooting the phone and installing .apk's manually but it hasn't been all roses and butterflies. I managed to download the .apk files randomly from the internet, but the versions were most likely all over the place. Eventually, I have got contacts synching (yay!), the google account added and maps. However, the big bug-bear is adding the Play store. I have managed to do it (after a few attempts and reboots google play store updated to the latest version), but now I get "Server Error" every time I try to access the store. I figured this might be because China was blocking it (they do that sometimes), but I tried over VPN and no dice. I did keep getting the error "Google Services Framework has unfortunately stopped working" various times, so I uninstalled it from the phone, which didn't seem to have too much of an effect, though I suspect that is a rather critical requirement.

I am wondering if someone can pack up their google .apk's on their phone from another country and post them here. I aren't 100% sure what .apk's we actually need and which are nice to have's, an indication of this would be good too :)

Cheers!
[Galaxy Note II General] Darkshado:
Wouldn't it be easier to just flash the latest suitable non Chinese N7100 firmware with Odin?
[Galaxy Note II General] blobbles:
Possibly, I just didn't want to go down the flashing root yet as I can't seem to make a flash image of my current ROM (I can't get the NAND backup on the Note 2 toolkit to work) and can't find it on the internet. So if I flash it now, and something breaks on it, no warranty for me :(

As its a easy to un-root the phone and keep the same ROM, I figure, for the moment, that's a better path to take.

At the moment I am downloading and installing apk files to the phone, and using different stores such as Aptoide, but I would rather have google play store on there!
[Galaxy Note II General] nipuna:
Do you have cwm? Did you try with that?

Afterwords try a generic firmware like xeu. U can find both cwm and odin versions.
[Galaxy Note II General] blobbles:
My concern with CWM (after reading their pages) is that it "overwrites the device's stock recovery", which I saw as a bit of a problem if I can't get the devices stock recovery back! I am fairly new to this, so I may be wrong about the effect it will have - I take it it replaces the bootloader options available... which presents the same problem - if I can't get back to the original state and I have warranty issues, I will still have a problem! Ideally, I would like to just install google play store on my phone. As it is rooted, I can't see why this should be such a big issue?

I aren't 100% sure these phones have generic firm ware on them, hence my reluctance to replace it too...

I take it from these responses, installing google services on your phone is actually harder than it sounds?
[Galaxy Note II General] pakure:
.. check from Sam mobile. .they may even have your present stock rom there

scribbled from my note 2 (N7100)
[Galaxy Note II General] steviweavi:
Hi,

I might be wrong but if you flash another stock rom from say samsung firmwares you will keep everything stock recovery etc. But you will have a non chinese version which will include everything you want..yes?
[Galaxy Note II General] nipuna:
Without CWM -- yes.

You could also try sammobile.com for your firmware. if that is there, download, then you have a back up :)
[Galaxy Note II General] blobbles:
Cheers guys, I didn't know about Sam mobile! They have the ROM build for China that I am after, which means I have a backup and am most likely going to go and flash my phone to the Omega ROM. Saaaweeet!

Thanks again everyone!
[Galaxy Note II General] grazykid:
After u flash can u confirm if everything is working properly? Dual sims wifi etc.

Im thinking of getting the dual sim one as well. Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Note II General] strikes301:
Need Play store and apps

I also bought the GT-N7100 from China. It does not have Play store and several apps I would use in USA. I am on T-mobile contract, so any help in fixing this phone is greatly appreaciated. I have been looking all over the web for help and this is the closest I found so far. I don't know if this phone is rooted, so please speak new user english (lol) step by step to tell me what to do. I have tried to cantact the place where I purchased the phone, but they are not answering me. So I guess sending the phone back is out of the question...Please help!
[Galaxy Note II General] pakure:
1.Go to Sammobile.com... get the present version of China rom you have from there. ..download and safe keep it for back up. .

. Or

root your phone using cwm +root. .and then use cwm to back up your present rom

2.now also download the latest rom 4.1.2 either French or Indian with version DLL4. ..from this forum or Sammobile.com and flash it using Odin or cwm (if you are rooted and have cwm). ... enjoy. .careful to select N7100 while downloading and not other note 2 model versions

scribbled from my note 2 (N7100)
[Galaxy Note II General] strikes301:
help

I have tried to download the driver for this phone and it keeps telling me No Driver Found. Here is all the information on my phone:

Model number: GT-N7100

Android version: 4.1.1

Baseband version: N7100ZCALH3

Kernal version: 3.0.13-93991

se.infra@SEP-91 #1

SMP PREEMPT Thu Nov 29 16:58:51 CST 2012

Build number: JR003C.N7100ZCALH40

Do you know how to find the correct modem so I can connect to my computer? I've tried a couple with no sucess. I have removed Kies, rebooted, changed the port and still nothing. I need help from this point forward.
[Galaxy Note II General] nipuna:
have you tried using Odin? try dr. Katan's thread in original android development for more info-
[Galaxy Note II General] pakure:
Reboot pc and try again. . Reinstall drivers. .remove Kies and anything related to Kies. ..connect to usb ports on the back of cpu... or try another pc....if all fails. ..also you can try mskip tool to install drivers and do everything else

scribbled from my note 2 (N7100)

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Or simply use exynos exploit apk to root. ..install mobile Odin (pro preferred) apk on phone. ..install cwm using mobile Odin for back up of your rom. ..you can then put the new rom on sd card and flash using Mobile Odin or cwm

You can ignore flashing cwm step now if you have downloaded your original rom from Sam Mobile... but I recommend having cwm because you can make a nandroid anytime. . Before flashing any mods or rom in future

scribbled from my note 2 (N7100)
[Galaxy Note II General] strikes301:
No driver found

I rebotted, changed to a port on the back of my computer and tried again and still it tells me No driver found...URGH...Help!

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Which build do I use on mskp tool? I don't see mine: Baseband version: JR003C.N7100ZCALH40
[Galaxy Note II General] pakure:
Try second paragraph. ..no need for pc

scribbled from my note 2 (N7100)
[Galaxy Note II General] strikes301:
driver found

I finally got my computer to recognize my phone, but it shows up as a storage device in the device manager. Now what?
[Galaxy Note II General] rochers123:
Hi , please suggest how did you get the google contact sync ? I have the play store working but Gmail, contacts, calender nothing syncs.
[Galaxy Note II General] Caliskang:
Same problem

Hi,

I have similar problem but can't even flash it. My version is 4.1.2. If you had success with 4.1.1, I will try and downgrade the firmware. Your urgent reply will be appreciated. Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] inningsdefeat500:
Hello Folks,

I use Note 2 ( Ex- S3 User ) but the same thing as far as accessory goes

I am looking for a powerful external juice pack, one which would fit the microusb directly, ( not with hanging connector ), something which makes both the phone/pack as one unit ( connected via microusb )

Any recommendation
[Galaxy S III Accessories] marcusdgd:
Sounds like you want something like the mophie juice pack? Although I'm not sure if they're made for the note 2.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] inningsdefeat500:
But not a case, only which attaches
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zmagas1:
I would like to buy the original Samsung External Battery Pack EEB-EI1CW.

Yes, I know it has cables, but still 9000 mah :cool:

http://www.samsung.com/nl/consumer/...accessories/EEB-EI1CWEGSTD?subsubtype=loading
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tengtengvn:
My wife is using the iTorch IMP52D 5200mAh. I have the Anker Astro2 8400mAh. Both work great! :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dantosxd:
Hello I need help with tasker I would like it to set my EASYPROFILE based on the weather. This way I can assign live wallpapers to a specific weather condition and have it update automatically any help would be amazing.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] natefish:
I'm now the proud owner of a Nook HD. It's my second android device (phone is a GS3) and my fourth device for which I have sought guidance in this incredible forum. After perusing the Nook section of this site, I felt like I needed to reflect on why I chose this device.

1. I need to read more...again. I used to read all of the time. I'm a high school English teacher, so I have a passion for reading. However, like so many of my teenage students, I am easily distracted. I thought that I would read on my iPad, but that didn't happen since there are so many great games out for tablets. As a father of a 3-year old, my time and energy has seemed to be more prone to go to a mindless video game for a few minutes of gameplay rather than delve deep into a classic from one of my favorite authors. So, I'm hoping my Nook HD is the answer I need for this. Since it is smaller, maybe I'll have it along with my more often so I can read more often. Also, since B&N doesn't seem to have any intention of competing with iOS on the scale of game offerings, I won't be tempted to play N.O.V.A. or Modern Combat over reading Eliot.

2. 7" seems to really be the perfect size for a reading tablet. Sorry HD+ owners, you're not going to like this point. If that HD+ is your first tablet, I hope you will at least heed or remember my thoughts here. My iPad (or any 10" screen) is too big to read on enjoyably. I've had an iPad for almost 2 years and I have spent many hours reading on it. It's an amazing device for things like producing writing, annotating essays, playing games, or watching movies, but the size of the blessed thing is just not ideal for reading*. Think about it, why are most paperbacks around 6-8" tall? I think it's because you naturally read faster and more easily when your eyes don't have to travel too far up an down the pages. A 7" tablet has the same effect. After reading on my HD for a while today, I can honestly say that the reading experience seems easier and more natural. Plus, being able to hold it with one hand makes it more convenient as well.

*I also looked at a couple magazines on my Nook HD and I will say the 10" screens are more suited for that. Looking at Entertainment Weekly caused some eyestrain. I suppose that's one reason B&N invented Article View.

So, that's my spiel. Feel free to concur or show obloquy as desired.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Chi Ahrens:
I got the HD because:

1) It had faster benchmarks than the Nexus 7

2) It had a better resolution and an overall better screen than the Nexus 7

3) It was rootable

4) I originally paid $180, but then returned it and got it for $149 at Staples

5) Nexus 7 16GB was not available anywhere.

Overall, I am very happy with the little tablet. I got my wife the HD+ at Staples for $199. She's not so happy with it, so I'll have two tablets and she'll end up getting the iPad Mini when the retina version comes out since her first gen iPad is getting outdated. Both the HD and HD+ were rooted but updated to 2.0.5, but Play still works. I was able to sideload Chrome since Play shows it incompatible. I also have them both booting to CM10 which has been pretty stable so far.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] lkmiller:
I agree about the 7" size. I have a 10" android tablet for playing games and surfing the web. I got the HD for reading. I rooted it to put other reading apps on it and so it can be more of an all-around device when necessary.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
I get the HD+ for the size and resolution. I use the size for reading manga, smaller would just make it not very readable. Also I already have a Note II which is 5.5inches. So getting HD is kinda redundant. Also I found that using the HD+ connecting to my notebook using iDisplay to show my pictures when I'm working on them is quite useful.

Obviously 7inch and 9inch are aim at different type of consumers.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] natefish:
Those are good points. Like I said in my op, magazines are a bit small on the HD, so I'm sure the HD+ is better for anything illustrated.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] nikufellow:
Great briefing now there is thread to point out to confused potential buyers :)

Sent from a hybrid phablet !
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Taosaur:
The HD+ gives a quite nice two-column reading experience in landscape. I would have stuck with something smaller if comic books and magazines were lower on my priority list, but my old Nook Color always felt a bit cramped for those. I've honestly been on a comic book and audio book jag ever since I got the HD+ and not reading much in the way of straight text.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] natefish:
Good idea. Title changed to help that type of buyer searching.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] someone0:
Even if the title weren't change it just mean people would look at the remarks and can tell, that maybe there is something they want to do and HD isn't good at but HD+ does better. It's no confusing at all. Reasons to buy alone isn't very informative w/o reasons not to buy. Information is information, period.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] kmahoney:
I went from Sony Reader to Kindle 3 to Nook Tablet to Nook HD+.

Nook Tablet is perfect size for reading books and bringing along with me--I agree with you there.

I read lots of magazines in PDF format. That's the main reason I went with the bigger HD+. I've grown accustomed to the size now and like the bigger screen.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] migrax:
Hardback books are about the size of the HD+, and I have always liked Hardback covers over paperbacks. So my yin to your yang.

However I have yet to use this thing for anything but video and some light music.

migrax
[Nook HD, HD+ General] eng3:
Has anyone here tried the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 also?

I'm on the fence between a Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and a Nook HD+. I wasn't sure if I wanted a 7" or 9" at first but I think I need a 9" because I mostly will want to use it to look at PDF tech manuals and CAD schematic drawings when I'm on the go crawling around in areas where it is inconvenient to carry a laptop. Aside from that, its nice to have something to use on the plane or sitting around at the airport.

The main differences I see are:

Kindle: thinner (barely), has mimo wifi (don't know if its a real diff), camera (already have a phone camera), micro usb (don't have to buy proprietary connectors), ambient light sensor (might save some batt)

Nook: lighter (not by much), higher ppi (barely), external storage (although I'm not sure if I really need it)

Price is about the same if I look on ebay. Software is the same if I put on CM10, although I'm not sure if the kindle is as far along.

For me, seems like the biggest diff is the micro usb vs the external storage, and maybe the weight, hard to know how important 2.4oz is. I suspect that the external storage won't really be needed so if the weight isnt a big diff, I think I may lean towards the kindle.

I'd be interested in any other important differences people have noticed.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] sorrowuk:
There is more difference between the Nook HD and Nexus 7 than some people think. The Nook HD provides the main essentials like good screen etc but has very limited sensors.

The nexus 7 is like a phone and has a full collection of sensors like an ambient light sensor, gyroscope, GPS, compass, proximity sensor, camera + more.

These sensors can be useful in some circumstances. Gyro is good for games and alot better than an accelerometer
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Diogenes5:
Yes, if you only have one tablet/smartphone device the choice is harder. However, I have a smartphone and a 10" android tablet. I wanted a light reader with added functionality. I fell in love with the nook HD screen as I am a screen-o-phile and can't go back to TN displays with poor color representation. The Nook HD has fantastic colors as well as a good resolution. Images just pop. I think it has over 90% adobe RGB gamut which is better than the nexus 7 (86% if I recall correctly) along with a better resolution.

Now resolution is not everything. The next gen ipad certainly has a ridiculous resolution that requires an overpowered GPU for most purposes ... that is all purposes except reading where every bit of resolution helps to discern text. Likewise, the extra bit of resolution on the Nook HD really makes it a good reader.

The Nook HD is also very light and has removable storage which is a HUGE plus for me. All the major tablet/phone manufacturers charge like 100-200 bucks more for pennies worth of Nand. 720p screens require at least 32gb to enjoy videos and media at that resolution IMO.

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. B&N produced a quality product at a good price. They did shortchange in certain areas (no camera, no sensors), but I don't care about camera as almost all of them suck anyways in 7" tablets (especially the front ones) and the sensors are kind of a pain but I already have a smartphone so what do I care?

The Nook HD is a fantastic reader and secondary tablet. Hopefully with some more work on CM10/10.1, it will be a better primary one too.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] eng3:
Can you clarify what you mean by this?

a 720p video file certainly isnt 32gb. maybe 1gb per movie depending on quality

It may take more memory to play it but the memory has nothing to do with the 32gb storage.

As for sensors, I dont care about the camera. GPS would be nice but the kindle doesnt have it either.

I don't see the use of a proximity sensor. The gyro is needed for some games. and the light sensor is somewhat important to output the right amount of brightness.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Taosaur:
A decently compressed feature-length 720p movie will range from 1.5-4GB depending on encoding, and a straight rip without decent compression might run 6-8GB or more. If you want to have more than one such movie on your tablet and maybe a couple of TV episodes as well as other media (magazines, PDFs, comics) it piles up fast. I don't even watch many videos on my tablet, and getting by on less than 32GB for what is essentially a media portal would be a pain.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] eng3:
Most 720p movies I've watched are in the 1-1.5 range. Beyond that I havent noticed alot of difference but maybe that's just me. Regardless, I don't see myself watching alot of movies on this and I wouldn't need to store more than one or two at a time. My primary purpose would be using it when it is inconvenient to carry my laptop like when I'm out in the field and need to pull up a pdf manual and/or cad drawings. This does not require much storage space.

It does sound like the trade is between the piece of mind of being able to upgrade storage and having a couple more sensors + the convenience of a microUSB.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] madsquabbles:
i agree that 7" is a darn good size for reading and on hand holding, but i occasionally do things other than reading and 7" kinda limited me. i upgraded my galaxy tab 8.9 to this device. i do have a 10.1 galaxy note but do find that one too big for reading most of the times. it's not heavy, just awkward holding with one hand while laying down reading.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Taosaur:
The 7" form factor is great, but even as much as I like expandable storage and getting every last possible pixel per inch, the Nook HD just doesn't stand up to the Nexus 7 in that market. The 32GB N7 is at least adequate in storage, and only $20 more than a 16GB Nook HD. The PPI difference is not that major, they're about the same weight with equally generic design, but the N7 has considerably more powerful innards, a full sensor array, and it's already a Nexus device: no hacking required. You'd have to really, really like the Nook HD display and see limited functionality as a positive thing--I could maybe see it if you were buying with young children in mind.

The HD+, on the other hand, has only one competitor within 30-40% of the asking price, and that one (the Kindle 8.9") is still asking more for less. Like the Nook Color when that device came out, the HD+ is the best screen for the money right now and also happens to have a distinctive design, not just because there's a hole in it but because it has a unified aesthetic other than "fat black bezel."