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[HTC Droid DNA] WizeGuyDezignz:
I had two white pixels on two different DNA's until I got my third one which didn't have any. In short, I don't have a DNA anymore so I couldn't say if my third would have developed these.

I did a Google search at the time and we definitely aren't alone unfortunately.

Good luck if you get replacements!
[HTC Droid DNA] Danzoman:
I had several dead pixels in the middle of the screen and it looked horrible. I factory reset to stock and it didn't go away so I too it back to VZW. The salesman looked at it for two seconds and said it was bad and instantly ordered me a new one. The entire casing of the phone creaked really bad before and even worse after the plug broke off the bottom so maybe I had a lemon.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] tlsty:
Hi guys,

Any idea how to access phone storage as MSC, not via MTP? I have Xperia T... Thx.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crazymister:
Settings> Xperia>connections>usb-connection mode

Did I help? please press thanks button
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inq8us:
Hi,

I am trying to root a second T959 phone, my wife's, but am not having much luck. It is currently running Froyo 2.2 w/ KB5.

I tried using AIO Toolbox to root, but that did not work. The first problem I encountered is that it complained that 'verification failed' when I tried to reinstall package.

I searched through the forums, and found that I have recovery 3e. Noticed that on the recovery menu too. So I did what this thread indicated:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833423&highlight=root+3e

Ran the install.bat, and it did its work. I was still not able to apply the update.zip, but I was able to run 'SuperOneClick' to root the phone, or I thought. SuperOneClick reports that I have rooted the phone, but none of the apps think so. So right now, I am still stuck, with a phone that I cannot root.

I found this other thread talking about using ODIN to flash in a CWM instead of using recovery. I am a bit hesitant about this, as I am worried about flashing anything at this point without a backup.

I realize that I could ODIN to stock and I would be able to root and upgrade ROMs without problems, but I would really like to backup using Titanium before doing so.

Maybe I missed something somewhere, but is there a way that I can root this phone on the current fw?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inq8us:
Solved

Ok, found this thread with further searching, and it solved my problem.

Phone rooted and upgraded to JB! Woohoo!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=925400
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shizno:
thank you for posting where you found how to root. helped me alot i was running kb5 and now have it rooted and can access CWM. My question to you is did you just download and install the rom? im still on kb5 and am rooted and looking for any OS upgrade GB at least but dont have access to a pc all the time. Do i have to have one or are there any roms that i can flash from my rooted stock froyo?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samsgun357:
You don't need a computer to flash a ROM. Find a ROM you like, I recommend a JB ROM as they are supported, anything prior will not be. Download the ROM zip and gapps zip if required. Use a root file app, I use root browser, and move the zips from

sdcard/download to sdcard. Boot to recovery, wipe cache, advanced>wipe dalvik cache, wipe data/factory reset, install zip from SD, install ROM then install gapps, reboot and profit!

*you might have to flash the ROM more than once as it has to update recoveries and partitions.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shizno:
ty for your reply it was very helpful. i got impatient and flashed a ram before i saw it and everything went perfect. But i do appreciate not only the reply but the steps as well. i am now running iczen with subzero on my vibrant and its the most beautiful thing ive ever seen. lol. i dont even recognize my phone anymore and it feels like i just got a 800 dollar phone for free. :) i have even recommended every person i know with an android phone to join the site as well as read all steps carefully. thank you again sorry for the long post but i have just been so thrilled about the results i have got.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chrispy113:
Hello

Today i installed CM10 ROM on my xperia S, + NOVA kernel. I installed gapps and everything is working fine i have only 2 problems, one of them is that when im in camera app and i want to use photo sphere, my camera app crashes(i have question here, i see camera app named cyber-shot in some videos; why is that??)

second problem is the keyboard i just cant find the option to turn the swype on, i searched the internet and flashed JB 4.2 keyboard but it isnt shown anywhere.

and just few noob questions:

is there anyway to get the stock walkman widget working?? beacuse i dont really like this apollo music player (i got the application WALKMAN tho, but i would really like to get the widget)

is possible to get small apps working on CM10?? (probably not i guess)

is possible to get the some stock wigets i had on stock SONY UI.

the thing is that i really like sony UI, but google's stock UI just feels so much smoother and snappier witch i preffer over the choppy sony UI.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] denrdail:
So I rooted my kindle and have been running an aokp jelly bean build. Whenever I am listening to music, sometimes the audio will cut out and I have to unplug the headphones and readjust the volume to get it working properly, or if the screen goes out and I turn it back on, the volume will play thru the speakers instead of headphones. Has anyone experienced the same issue or have any ideas of a possible fix?
[Surround General] TelefonoPuto:
Guys, sorry about my ignorance............................

Does anyone REALLY knows if HTC Surround with SPL 4.3 and onwards are encrypted in a way you cannot re flash, no matter what ?

Background:

I bought 2 unlocked AT&T Surround from Jacksonville (USA, FL) with 3 months apart from eBay. They both arrived ok and originally had Mango 7 and with Zune both phones were upgraded to 7.5. Within months apart both phones failed. The first one I changed the Micro SD card and all went well.

The second phone failed 4 days ago in a little bit different manner. Used to turn on and of and I had to take the battery out. Then I changed the Micro SD card and lasted 4 hours. Then I changed, again, the SD card and same problem.

I then found this place (XDA developers.com) and read and read and read.

Just before I continue I like to list out what I have:

AT&T Surround fully unlocked. I use TELSTRA in Australia. Works like a charm ( so CID must be ok?).

OS Version 7.10.772068

Firmware Version 2250.21.40300.502

Hardware Revision Number 0003

Radio Software Version 5.69.09.05a_22.50.50.21H

Radio Hardware Version A.26.0.D4

Bootloader Version 4.3.2250.0(178976)

CHIP SOC Version 2.2.5.0

So based upon above and what I read and took the stance of downgrading to SPL 1.52 so I could use another ROM.

I used DFT and was successful to downgrade to SPL 1.52.

Since then there is no way to put any ROM of any kind and I suspect that my phone being 4.3; nothing is good.

Finally I had the opportunity to find a ROM quite new (in a Russian site) and managed to flash it. Gave me 100% success.

But the phone starts and beeps 7 times and that is it..........

Besides getting a hammer, what else can I do if anything.............. I have the funny feeling that I have f......... up the phone.

SPL 4.xx or 5xx cannot be made ??????

This is probably a model that was a dud from day number one. I wonder how long the other will hold.

If anyone knows, but really knows, would appreciate an answer. Sorry, I am a bit skeptical...........lots of people write and talk but I cannot make sense.

I need accuracy. Thanks in advanced !

PS: By the way every time I use a ROM update program, no matter which one is it (of the ones I could source) the previous version when running the wizard never appears. This is saying to me that there must be a protection in the EEPROM system. Why I cannot read the previous version and when I successfully flash it comes up and beeps seven times and dies there ?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] herecomesbod:
I'm new to XDA and modifying phones.

I'm looking for a reliable ROM and root process.

I have an LT15a, with 2.3.4

Any help and direction would be great.

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Read the stickys, and use Google.

Sent from myushi
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] extraGuac:
Seems like the only color available on amazon and on the sgp page is the purple/yellow color. I'd like the find the white/gray or blue/gray for around the same price as the purple/yellow (~$15).

Right now all I can find is $23 on ebay. Are there any other options?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DocJ8404:
I was looking for the same case but had no luck in finding it in anything other than the purple/yellow combo which isn't my cup of tea. E-Bay is the only place that I've seen them but I usually don't do a lot of business on eBay either. Instead of the SGP, I decided to go with the Rinke Slim case from Rearth - Its hands down the BEST case I've ever used on a phone. Its slim & adds grip to the touch, but manages to add just enough protection against your everyday hazards.. Its worth checking out if you haven't. I recommend the Matte Black.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] extraGuac:
Thanks for the suggestion but I already broke down and bought the ultra hybrid on amazon. If i end up not liking it maybe i'll try the Ringke Slim.
[About XDA developers] Pertheria:
Content from security.rltk.us, a known malware distributor, has been inserted into this web page. Visiting this page now is very likely to infect your computer with malware.

Is what I'm getting. anyone else?
[About XDA developers] PRBajista:
I also got this. Xda needs to do something. I hope all the users have good paid antivirus. Not the the free or hacked kind.
[About XDA developers] davidgiga:
I also got this message, but not on every page. I think it's because of some special ads on the side / top which might be untrustworthy?
[About XDA developers] x714x:
Yar, getting it too.
[About XDA developers] kramer56:
i to got it but webroot showed nothing in the scan, weird?
[About XDA developers] eak1080:
I confirmed its from a new ad that Xda is running on some of their pages, If you enable adblock on xda (i hate doing that becasue i support this site) the warning goes away.

Granted xda needs to do something.
[About XDA developers] tobiascuypers:
how do i do that?
[About XDA developers] Riyal:
The malware is just probably some add sites on which they embed php codes inside the image files for tracking page views. Pretty harmless to me
[About XDA developers] Deadly:
If you are a chrome user.. you need to add an adblock extension from chrome store..

Firefox means addon of adblocker ... well till this issue gets resolved.. later you can remove it..

_________________________________

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
[About XDA developers] mswlogo:
IE on Windows 8 is detecting it too. Just started on 12/23

Some sort of Java Exploit.

Exploit:Java/CVE-2012-1723
[About XDA developers] stevenca:
thanks guys , was wondering if it was just me. Wonder why no mods have commented yet ?
[About XDA developers] Deadly:
You mean admins... may be Christmas?

_________________________________

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
[About XDA developers] Diamondback:
Please continue the discussion here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2059142

Thread closed.
[Off-topic] Super2cool:
Smartphones are super expensive and my teen has been begging me to get him one. I know that the only thing he might actually do with it just access facebook and twitter and just play some stupid games.

Don't buy your teen a smartphone.

Here's an article that gives you a list of reasons to say NO to your teen:

http://appdigy.com/370/your-teen-does-not-need-an-iphone/
[Off-topic] gagdude:
Don't be so quick to think that way. First of all, the article's only argument is that the price is high, and it is cheaper to use Facebook and twitter from home. In addition, it even states an argument against itself (I like it because the author is not biased) which says the teen years are a memorable time and the convenient camera captures those memories.

So basically, buy a Galaxy Nexus off contract (~$270), activate it on a cheap prepaid plan, and blam! You don't even need to get data, just have him connect to WiFi.

In fact, you can even just get an unlocked Nexus S (~$130) or Galaxy S (~$100) and they should fit his needs enough.

The article pertains to on contract high end phones (specifically an iPhone 5), but you can greatly reduce the price by buying a previous flagship and use a prepaid plan.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Off-topic] Super2cool:
True but teens fall into peer pressure and the iPhone is the greatest status symbol.

It might just be cheaper to get the iPhone 5 unlocked...but $650 to fish out is a lot of money..considering you could buy a full fledged laptop in that same amount...or an HD LED TV from Sony.
[Off-topic] gagdude:
Yep, so don't get him an iPhone 5. Or any iPhail for that matter.

Like I said, there's still the Galaxy Nexus which is pretty good as it is, and for your sons needs even a Galaxy S or Nexus S would be enough. Dirt cheap now that they are 2 years old, but solid performers. Plenty development, so (if it even matters to him) he will have the latest version of Android running on it.

I agree, peer pressure is definitely a factor, but getting an Android stands out among all the iPhones I see in teens' hands these days

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Off-topic] Beartax:
I wouldn't buy my child a smartphone until they're 15 or older, so many kids text during class now, no wonder kids are less educated than when I went to school.
[Off-topic] cyanogendroid:
Well, brace yourselves, here comes a 16 year olds opinion. What my dad did was get me a plan, but I had to buy the phone. It was great because it taught me some responsibility and gave me some leeway. Please don't lock your kid down from having a social life, also don't let him buy an iPhone. And yes, this nexus 4 was paid for in while by me. As where my previous 3 phones.
[Off-topic] gagdude:
Well, the thing is even dumb phones can text, so in order to prevent that you need to not let your child have a phone at all.

Or just good parenting :D

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Off-topic] robogoflow:
Let me tell you one thing. When I was in hs we all had blackberries and iphones 3g. Yes there were those kid who were into drama and stuff and non stop texting and they don't learn anything but there good uses for 15 year old to have a cell.

Although I don't condone cheating Google the answer to capital of new York is better than guessing a wrong answer because you'll know and remember rather than go on not knowing.

The other is for communication. Especially after what happened in Connecticut you child needs to call out or if they go out and get peer pressured to do something bad, they can call a friend to come or call you to pick them up before they are guilty by association.

Last reason is that bullying. We want the best phones and kid like to make fun of others who are less fortunate then they are. When you get older you view being bullying differently but could be devastating for a teen who hasn't experienced the adult world.

Smartphone for teen. Lab top or PC. Yes

Tablet and brand new car. Get a job!
[Off-topic] Super2cool:
The Nexus S is not going to get the Key Lime Pie update...

Without updates, its going to go out of style very fast. Galaxy Nexus is still a solid buy
[Off-topic] Riyal:
Buddy you'll be shocked that lots of decent developers here on xda-developers are teen. I myself started symbian development at the age of 17. So I think it's best not to generalize teens.
[Off-topic] 4ktvs:
I had to pay for my first smartphone and Plan. The only thing I had was a "dumb phone" and it was for 911 only. So any teen who thinks getting a smartphone is in the bill of rights, need's to get a job. ( If want to give them one as a gift, because they did well or what ever ok.) But Don't make them think for one sec it's a right to have a free smartphone+plan.

That's all I have to say.
[Off-topic] ncvikingx97:
If they work for it that is great, but if a teenager wants something enough they can make money to get it
[Off-topic] gagdude:
Learn the magic of ROMs, boy. The Nexus S didn't even get the 4.2 update, but voila! A few days after the N4 was released, 4.2 ROM!

Also, if your kid isn't really like the teens on xda, he probably won't know or care about software updates.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Off-topic] Felimenta97:
As a 15 year old teen, I'd say that, by a side, it does indeed can get in the way of school. Sometimes I get distracted with it instead of studing (at home). But, on another side, I see it as my tool to do a lot of things during my day. I listen to music with it, I often access my school website for grading check (hard to explain my school grade method) during classes with data (no WiFi access to students), I write all my tests, control my classes with it, takes notes, be related to school or not, it's also my communtication tool. And many other things not mentioned...
[Off-topic] Super2cool:
I agree with you completely mate. It teaches teens about financial responsibility. It also shows them that they are not entitled to a smartphone but rather something that is earned.

Good luck mate
[Off-topic] gagdude:
Tell your son that. Let him choose the plan and the phone as long as he pays for it. You will have to make sure he doesn't get some crap China phone that'll break in a day, but otherwise it's all up to him to find the best deals etc.

Good luck to you, lol aren't you the OP who are you saying good luck to :p

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Off-topic] Gysper:
Exactly. A phone basically should have thing in mine, to get in contact with some1 when they are doing a lot of work. Something was when I first got a job, my parents got me a phone so I could makes calls when I wasn't in school.

Since upgrading to a smartphone, its more than just a phone, you can access the internet with it and it can be a huge distraction, but its so much better then most phones out there.

To give your son a smartphone is a big resposibility, but something I learned is you gotta work to earn it, cant just give it for no work. f he has good grades and shows responsibility with it, then he deserves it. If he starts to show hes slacking behind, then its trouble
[Off-topic] Super2cool:
Dam.

You must not take a lot of notes cause I am sure you could write much faster than typing on that tiny keyboard.
[Off-topic] WhySoSerious_058:
I bought my teenage daughter a cheap laptop. Put k9 browser on it, an old refurbed iPod 2nd Gen and locked the iTunes store and safari, and then put k9 on it too. She has a dumb phone to call in emergencies and text her friends with. The locks at 8pm and if I see that her grades are slipping the phone and iPod become mine again. If I see she is spending all her time in front of a TV or computer theybget turned off and she goes outside.

That being said she is in Beta club. Gets A's and B's and has as much of a social life as she needs. She also won her class's physical fitness award. The place I spoil her is I let her do some name brand shopping for clothes. As long as I approve.

All in all we have our disagreements but she "gets by" lol.
[Off-topic] gagdude:
You actually manage her social life? That's not something I would really look over, unless I know she's with gangsters or drug dealers or whatever. Getting a tad personal there.

(Likewise, I don't look at my son's texts unless I suspect something)

Not judging your parenting, just giving my perspective

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Off-topic] jRi0T68:
For working adults, I totally agree. It's the most practical way to keep up with email while on the go. A laptop just doesn't fit in your pocket and can't always be checked every 10 minutes.
[Off-topic] gagdude:
I will never see how a tablet or smartphone can replace a laptop. The applications available, the processing power, and the keyboard are MAJOR. Screen size too, 10" is netbook sized

If you actually managed to replace a computer with a smartphone i doubt you were actually using it as a laptop
[Off-topic] EP2008:
Well, let's see...

I'm in sales/tech support (I support what I sell) and my phone allows me to do the following without the need for a dedicated laptop to lug around.

- I can generate quotes from my phone.

- I can create/edit promotional flyers or product brochures.

- I can take written notes thanks to the spen my phone comes with.

- I can obviously take and receive calls anywhere.

- I can email customers/suppliers.

- I can sign documents/pdf's.

- I can remotely access my office computer to enter quotes (we use specialized software build only for pc).

- I can access and supply support material from various sources.

- I can setup calendar schedules and always have the data with me.

- I can setup tasks with reminders.

- GPS can be used if I need to visit a customer.

- Camera always comes in handy for product shots/troubleshooting/video support.

What else do I need that I can't already do? My Galaxy Note 2 is large enough not to feel claustrophobic after long periods of use and my tablet offers a different experience while allowing me to do most of the things I've listed above.

On top of that I can play games, stay in contact with family and friends, watch movies, listen to music, get news updates, follow my RSS feeds, visit the various forums I'm part of, record my daily medical information, read an ebook, etc...

What do I need a computer for? :)
[Off-topic] Pat.:
^^ Exactly, i do all my business on a note & never use my laptop ever now for anything, for a few years up till 2012 i used it occasionally but since last summer i haven't switched it on, i have no interest in full size keyboards or anything a laptop or PC offers, i get amazing mobile data speed in my house & have a 4gb per month data sim which if i go over it is supposed to limit file downloads & streaming but rarely does in practice & i often go over.

I cannot see any reason to use a laptop.
[Off-topic] tallyforeman:
Think of it this way... You wouldn't buy a semi/tractor-trailor to run the local paper route, now would you?
[Off-topic] Ichigo:
No phone can replace a laptop. You're just in denial.
[Off-topic] Felimenta97:
Fully? Indeed not. But it really replace a lot of its functions. Or imagine having to carry a small camera, pencil and stick note, mp3 player and a bunch other things. Not in case of a laptop, but a phone replaces a lot.
[Off-topic] tallyforeman:
You're missing the whole point. You're just not old enough to understand.
[Off-topic] gagdude:
No, but seriously this is why Windows RT has received so much criticism. Made to look like Windows 8 but cannot come close because it cannot run PC apps. Here are some things I have on my Mac that no tablet can replace, as well as video editing.
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
LOL Flash.
[Off-topic] tallyforeman:
I really miss the thanks button here.
[Off-topic] veeman:
Yeah. Sometimes you need that processing power.
[Off-topic] EP2008:
Tell me what I personally need a computer for that my note 2 can't do. There's always a need for more power, screen size, etc. But I bet 99% of regular users can easily do everything they want in a smartphone.

Sure when I was in photo restoration I needed a powerful computer with Photoshop, but other than for work, that's all I needed that power for.

Just like how many people in the city can do just fine with a bike, but once in a while a car is needed.
[Off-topic] gagdude:
I'm not saying a smartphone or tablet cannot fill in many needs of a laptop, it just cannot REPLACE one. Maybe it replaced yours, but the things a desktop OS can do and many people use theirs for simply cannot be replaced.

Replace is the word, I'm going to repeat it because of different interpretations. You even conceded that, because you said once in a while you may need a computer, which means it was not fully replaced, but rather most uses were substituted