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[HTC Wildfire S] dulemars:
Hi everyone, I've seen several guides around on how to make a Goldcard, and some were overly complicated, some were just wrong, most of them required pesky windows tools, hex editors etc etc so I'll try to make this one as short and functional as possible.

Goldcards are used to circumvent CID (Customer ID) check when flashing RUUs. So, without it, you can flash only RUUs for your carrier. With it, you can flash any RUU. Not as good as S-OFF, you still cannot flash individual RUU components like radio etc, only whole RUU, but still a step towards freedom.

Prerequisites:

- Your phone, with SD card you plan to make Goldcard of inside, fully booted, ADB debugging enabled, connected to your Linux/Mac box via USB

- Working adb binary for your Linux/Mac (get it from appropriate Android SDK for your OS) or Terminal app on your phone.

1) Get your SD card CID

Enter your phone's shell with adb (or use terminal app on your phone, whatever)

adb shell

Navigate to /sys folder containing your CID (path can be slightly different in your device, but look around a bit and you'll find it, can't be that hard)

cd /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:0001

Get your CID by reading "cid" file

cat cid

1b534d303030303010749634be00c9a4

This is your CID, write it down

2) Transform your CID

First, split your CID in 2-digit groups

1b 53 4d 30 30 30 30 30 10 74 96 34 be 00 c9 a4

Reverse their order

a4 c9 00 be 34 96 74 10 30 30 30 30 30 4d 53 1b

Replace first group with 00

00 c9 00 be 34 96 74 10 30 30 30 30 30 4d 53 1b

Put them together again

00c900be3496741030303030304d531b

That's your transformed CID.

3) Generate goldcard image file

Go to

http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard

Enter your transformed CID, make sure that Goldcard type is set to Android, fill captcha, and click on "Download Goldcard!", you should get goldcard.img file with length of 384 bytes

4) Flash image on your SD card

Put your SD card in card reader on your Mac/Linux box

Make sure it has only 1 partition and format it to Fat32 (won't explain how to do this, this is not Your OS for Dummies)

Don't mount your partition anywhere. Gnome/KDE/Mac OS X will auto-mount, so make sure it's umnounted.

Find out which device in /dev is your SD card using dmesg, mount or something. On Linux it's probably /dev/sdb or /dev/sdc etc. On Mac, /dev/disk1, /dev/disk2 etc. Important thing, look for device that corresponds to your whole SD card, not partition on it (not /dev/sdb1p1 or /dev/disk1s1 for example)

Use "dd" command to flash your goldcard image to your SD card. Triple check that you're targeting the right device in /dev or you will be sorry.

Linux:

dd if=goldcard.img of=/dev/sdb bs=512

Path to device can vary and use sudo if you're not root.

Mac:

sudo dd if=goldcard.img of=/dev/disk1 bs=512

Path to device can vary.

5) Profit

That's it, your SD card is now a Goldcard :cool:

Credits to many people around the Internet who provided various bits of this procedure.
[HTC Wildfire S] Lt.Win:
Or you could use SimpleGoldCard Tool to do the CID crap.

Nevertheless, good tutorial, keep it up. :)
[HTC Wildfire S] dulemars:
I'm looking for some way to generate goldcard.img offline, without using http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard ... After all, site may disapear and render this process impossible... People mention some Perl script?
[HTC Wildfire S] speculatrix:
yup, it disappeared
[HTC Wildfire S] speculatrix:
found a replacement

http://huygens.hoxnet.com/goldcard.html
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] smsalom:
Hi, i've upgraded My neo V from 2.3.4 GB to ICS, then, many problems started to appears like anormal screen battery consumption, and autobrightness

View attachment 1602841

I tried downgrading back to GB but everytime i try... my phone ends bricked, because flashtool has problems flashing firmwares... stops flashing..

View attachment 1602923

LOG

What i have to do? Thanks in advance
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Phillip Wu:
Try not to disable final verification !

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Here is the link for Neo V ftf

GB for Neo V
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] smsalom:
I didn´t... this is a newer log...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Phillip Wu:
SO let's try to download the link i provided ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] smsalom:
Ok thanks i will try it asap, could be controller problems??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] smsalom:
I have tried your firmware, flashtool stops flashing again... :(

I didn't tried to disable final verification

I Have to unlock bootloader in order to use flashtools??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vishal_android freak:
May be you can try re installing the flashtool.. the link provided by phillip is absolutely working.. may b its your drivers or flashtool problem..:);)

Most probably i feel its your drivers problem.. try re installing them..:)

Hit thanks if i fulfilled your need;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] smsalom:
i have tried to re install flashtool too... mmm i could format my computer to solve this problem thanks you!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Instead why don't you try the same on a different pc?

If it doesn't work still, its your phone's issue!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] vishal_android freak:
Hit thanks dont say thanks next time..:D:p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] smsalom:
Solved
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Ghostfreak NB:
Try flashing. 587 kernel!

Btw what's the issue with entire ftf??

Just try with a newer version of flashtool!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Xperianeovuser:
Buy a new phone
[General Topics] sembre:
If you confused about music aplication in your android phone

Try this music application and volume+

Downloads aboth

http://db.tt/OOJrJXmd

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zZHMuYW5kcm9pZC50dHBvZCJd

Instal aboth application

And enjoy it

I recomended you use galaxy s3 or sony headset for best sound quality
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiktakt0w:
After a month with my SGS3, It suddenly acts dodgy. It would charge horrendously slow.

Well, at first i thought it was my stock cables so I replaced them with a flat-cord Micro USB cable that I bought at the local market. It was fine for a week then bam!!!! My second cable starts to act dodgy too.......well NOW it FREAKED me out cause i thought it was probably my phone that has problems cause it won't connect to my pc. after plugging it back to the AC, My phone recognizes it as "USB" and it will only charge @ 450 mA which is painstakingly slow....

Need some people who are also experiencing this and how they solved it, if they had.

I am currently on CM 10.1 and also tried OMEGA 34 but the problem persists. THANKS

On a side note:

Can we have a proper explanation as to why this happens in the stock sgs3 charger?

Does heat has anything to do with it? Because my usb cables sure is hot after a charge..

Well whatever it is, I hope for someone to give us some insight regarding this problem.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Z3US911:
yep its true !

i replaced my charger

try contacting SC.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiktakt0w:
Might do so

Can you recommend me a good charger that charges this phone as fast as the stock charger?

I might skip the try contacting SC part.

1. It's a hassle

2. The SC here in my country is F***ed up!

3. I am rooted and ther is no way I can return to stock because of Destroyed cables! the nerve! :mad:

:D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Titosilva:
Change charger and cable. I had same issue. Samsung should look on it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiktakt0w:
thanks

Can you please recommend me a good charger then?

THANKS!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tenacious:
Buy note II charger it has 5pins I bought one no issues with charging since then, iphone charger will also work.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntonLiv92:
I had some problems with stock charger as well, so I just replaced it with my old SGSI charger which works great!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vonex:
stock charger also broke my usb cable supplied with the phone, been using my old sgs2 charger and usb cable and all is well!:good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prabhjots:
I got a capdase usb to micro-usb car charger and a belkin usb surge protector. works awesome.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiktakt0w:
Shucks

So with this many people having problems, Samsung should REALLY look into this as this is not a MINOR problem especially because THIS PHONE is a FLAGSHIP DEVICE. Mind them......this is bad for their reputation! :eek:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiktakt0w:
Mysterious....

Can we have a proper explanation as to why this happens in the stock sgs3 charger? :confused:

Does heat has anything to do with it? Because my usb cables sure is hot after a charge..

Well whatever it is, I hope for someone to give us some insight regarding this problem. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Z3US911:
well u can try sony xperia's charger i also use my old xperia x10 charger.

works pretty well..:D:)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donalgodon:
Strange thing is that I've never used the SIII charger. I upgraded from the SII and just kept using the charger from it, since it was already plugged in. Sometimes, laziness has it's benefits! :laugh:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiktakt0w:
Well I'll be damned if I ain't Lazy!

Lucky you. My stock usb cables are pretty much nothing but fried copper wires covered with rubber or with some sort of material.

My second cable was murdered too !!!!!!!!:( (Damn you stock SGS3 charger!!!!)

I might learn a thing from you or two.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buge boyo:
I have never used the charger that came with the phone I have always used HTC chargers they are very good and the build quality is good.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiktakt0w:
Right

Thanks for the heads up! :laugh:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BaronInkjet:
The SG3 charger has higher output than the SG2 one.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monil.verma:
How did you checked that your phone is charging at 450mAh ?

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiktakt0w:
It's a widget

Download Current widget from play store. It will allow you to monitor the current that your phone receives from the charger..
[HTC Butterfly] kdahri:
Here is a link to HTC Butterfly (Taiwan & HK) Stock Rom

http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=89058&uk=690546955

HK stock rom

http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=131503&uk=1663951280

:good:
[HTC Butterfly] afried:
有港版？HK？

Sent from my HTC S720e
[HTC Butterfly] davebu:
how much is this thing in Taiwan or HK? They haven't seem to hit eBay yet
[HTC Butterfly] chockchip:
In Taiwan empty phone costs about 22,900TWD +/-5% about 789USD exchange rate at 29TWD to 1USD

:)
[HTC Butterfly] czh00:
not X920d

be HTC J Z321e
[HTC Butterfly] sushiboy:
It's fake. :mad:
[HTC Butterfly] enyaj:
Link is not working. And is this for the x920D?
[HTC Butterfly] angusbert:
How much and where to buy in HK?
[HTC Butterfly] dune83:
Thanks!!:laugh:
[HTC Butterfly] toolhas4degrees:
This Is for the HTC J not butterfly, please remove the link for taiwan/hk, and put it in the correct device thread please. To avoid confusion ;)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Gaugerer:
I recently thought I had lost my phone but I had just misplaced it at home. Because I had powered it off I was unable to locate it by making it ring and I thought it had been stolen.

Unfortunately, I hadn't set a lockscreen pin or installed a security app to help locate and control my phone remotely so my phone was totally unprepared for the situation.

I hurridly set about changing sensitive passwords using my laptop then I tried to remotely install a security app called "Android Lost" and when I eventually found my phone the app was automatically installed but did not work because it needs to be run and activated.

So, I have learned my lesson from this experience and I have now set a lockscreen password PIN and installed and registered "Android Lost".

Now if I really lose my phone I am not completely helpless and I will not power it off unless it is on charge.

I hope my experience acts as a warning to others who have not taken phone security precautions.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] parker09:
Yeah that's basically the first thing I did with the Nexus 4, I ended up going with Cerberus which was about $4aud for a account which I can use on my two previous phones and tablet should I decide to take it away since the Nexus doesn't have USB OTG support.

Does basically everything, my most wanted feature was the invalid pin/pattern photo, where if you put the wrong pin/pattern in it'll take a photo & Email it to me.

Thankfully haven't needed to put it into action but I make sure to test it after each ROM upgrade just in case it doesn't work.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] ltylty123:
I think the app "Plan B" will work in that situation. Never tried before though.

Using "Wheres my droid" myself.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Gaugerer:
Thanks for your informative reply. I've switched from "Android Lost" to Cerberus which looks better.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] tosin01:
Cerebus, Android lost or where's my droid?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Jordanooo:
I tried Cerberus because of all the positive comments I had seen on xda. I can personally say it is by far the best one out there. I've used seek droid, where's my droid and nearly all of them but Cerberus just seems to do more

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Michealtbh:
Plan B doesn't work on 4.0+

I use Cerberus.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bangishotyou:
Yeah, I use Cerberus as well (got it for free quite some time back when the developer was having a "free for life" weekend special). Also, it's worth mentioning that once bought you can use it on up to 5 devices (which is great if you have multiple phones).

In addition to doing what is quoted above it also lets you do all kinds of things in the web interface. From locking the SIM to tracking the phone's location over a given time period to being able to pull up call and text logs. All of that in addition to the usual features of locating your phone (via GPS) and setting off an alarm (that is insanely, and occasionally scary, loud).

I highly recommend it to my friends and family members. Definitely think you should give it a go. If I hadn't gotten it for free I would gladly have paid for it. Never had to use it (beyond showing off its capabilities to people looking for a security app), but it gives me peace of mind knowing it just works (and does so after ROM flashing).

Also, if you have root and enable it as a device administrator it'll do quite a bit more. From locking your phone to remote wipes to uninstallation protection (of course a complete wipe from recovery will beat that, but there's only so much you can do or not do in that case).
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Gaugerer:
I like the way Cerberus can take a picture of someone trying to crack the lock screen pin and email it. I wonder how difficult it is to get past a screen lock pin?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Lexus fan:
How big is the impact of Cerberus on battery life guys?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] Michealtbh:
Almost no impact at all
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] NexusIncarnate:
Anyone using avast?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] elbel86:
I just got my Nexus 4 and have yet to setup a security app. I used Prey on my last phone and it seemed pretty good. Anyone know how it compares to these other apps?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] bangishotyou:
No impact at all. Since the app doesn't run until you manually send commands from the web interface. And even then the app doesn't really "run" per se. There's no visibility at all it's even there, minus the icon in the app drawer. (And you can even hide the app and make it so it's only accessible by dialing a certain code from the phone dialer.)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
i want to install these 'lost my phone' apps but dont they really drain the battery and you have to turn on gps and location settings on? also if the thief who steals your phone will read up on how to reflash and wipe the phone? it will render these apps useless
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] headcleaner:
I've been using Cerberus for some time now and it's absolutely perfect! Every part of it functions just as it's intended to and the app has practically no impact on battery life. Great stuff!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] kalipedia:
I was using prey, but thanks to this thread I just switched to Cerberus - much better deal, interface, and functionality - plus a couple extra features if rooted. Totally worth the USD4.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobche:
Hey guys!

Found my old xperia x8 and i wanted to flash a new rom.

rooted it and installed xrecovery.

do i need to unlock the bootloader to flash a new rom?

Or just for the kernel?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
you unlock your bootloader to flash a custom kernel. Some roms are for stock kernel and others are for customs. What rom do you want to install? Also you maybe will need cwm and not xrecovery.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobche:
I dont know. a gb rom or ics. dunno wich is faster?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gogeta:
Unlocking is recommended

But its risky depending on ur phone's manufacturing date:)

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Gb will be faster
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
take a look at this links

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1254225

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1481630

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1590266
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobche:
11w37

So its risky when i install a rom without unlocked bootloader?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
no,that means its risky to unlock the bootloader,you can install safely any rom that is for stock kernel,i recommend you gingerdx.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobche:
Nice! Thank you. Does gdx drain more battery than stock?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
thats isnt standar (in fact i dont remember how the battery is at 2.1:p), it depends on many things but the battery life at gdx is very good.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobche:
installed gingerdx and it stucks at bootscreen :(
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
dont worry

can you enter cwm?

if yes factory reset and reinstall the rom

if not http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35338935&postcount=2
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobche:
ok, downloading...

is the baseband important?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
yes you need the one that ends at xx015
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobche:
i could enter cwm, but then i restored my saved stock rom and now i cant even enter cwm
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
*facepalm* i told you to factory reset and reinstall, you were almost there to have the gdx.

:D

ok now you need to follow the instructions at the link which i posted above.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobche:
yeah, sry, i am used to lg optimus speed flashing, its quiet easy^^

downloadind all tools and zips atm

ready in 7 mins
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
ok dont worry,its just that you were so close..lol

be sure to follow the installation instructions carefully,lets find what you did wrong the last time, did you factory reset before installing the rom? Also check the baseband number this time.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobche:
nope, didnt wipe.

just installed cwm, flashed rom, and got ****ed^^

downloading the stock rom where the 015 BB is already installed
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
ok next time read carefully about what you are about to do :eek:

also i suggest you to read the whole rom thread(oops i didnt meen the thread i meen the op,the first posts of the thread,lol dont read all the posts from all the thread), you will find precious information.;)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gogeta:
Oops:p
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hansi66627:
What is the best jb Rom? (performance, not very buggy)

Gesendet von meinem R800i mit Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iRhyiku:
All of them!

The one I personally recommend though is slimbean with turbo. Very fast and stable.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmm273:
Performace - Jellyzeus .. NO.1...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hansi66627:
Do you mean the turbo jb kernel?

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[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hansi66627:
Has somebody tasted both of them and know wich is smoother?

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[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmm273:
i tested tis roms.

PAC MAN

Jellyzeus

TurboUi

Slimbean

and can say - jellyzeus is fastest... turboui second, then slimbean, and pacman took last place...

(with turbouikerne)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xperia Gamer:
Jin2jellybean!!!!!!!

Try jin2jellybean it worked fine with a few bugs .
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazymonkey05:
I use slimbean with lupus and its pretty fast stable
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hansi66627:
It is not a jelly bean Rom

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[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] poo-tang:
Finally released on to the Google Play Store but only in japan at the moment. Could we see Capcom go all out on Android this year? Many titles already on IOS could make it to us like, MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 , MEGA MAN X or Streetfighter X Tekken

DOWNLOAD GOOGLE PLAY (JAPAN ONLY)

Could use Market Enabler, game priced £2.16 / Around $3

NOTE - Game is in full english :)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] UndisputedGuy:
Wow thanks for this info!

Would one still be able to pay through their network service provider when using market enabler? I'm not even sure on how to use market enabler.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] sufy1000:
So, this means that it'll be released on Google Play in Europe sometime soon right?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] LegionTHEFecalExcretion:
if you have root just use market enabler, the game is in full english! No reason to wait at all.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] UndisputedGuy:
If you buy it using market enabler, then would that be separate to the European version (if one ever gets released)?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] w4lkm4n:
wow ,unbelievable :eek:

sounds good for Xperia PLAY User . . .and . . .MEGAMEN !!! that awesome !:laugh:
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] ozzmanj1:
I'm going to do my thing and get the game. Thanks for letting us know.

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I used market enabler and my Japanese vpn. I think the link you provided is missing something.

Also just to let people know. If you use market enabled be sure to set it to 44010 for Docomo Japan.

Edit: Link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.capcom.android.sf4_no_compress_googleplay
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] poo-tang:
Found out the link had an issue with the sites HTML coding have fixed link in first post so will now redirect you to the play store from a mobile browser. :)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Nabeel_Nabs:
Does this use the gamepad or is it still a touchscreen game?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] ozzmanj1:
No hardware controls. For me just touchscreen. Even when I adjusted the controls. No hardware controls. Touchscreen only. Very disappointing
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] UndisputedGuy:
Using Gamekeyboard would allow for physical controls to be used if i'm not mistaken. I'm tempted to buy the game but not sure on whether to wait to see if it ever gets a European release
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] DiKeJ:
Why they're writing Xperia Play in supported devices while it's not even optimized for touchpad? Capcom, go away.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] RottenFoxBreath:
lol, are they even more mental than they have been showing recently, compatible for Xperia Play on the list, but no hardware controls, so not any more compatible than most phones on the market?!?:laugh:

Capcom are a joke!