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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] FineTalent:
There have been many people who have recently just purchased/received a new T989D from Koodo.

Issues on another thread came up about button combos to get in to recovery/download mode used by Telus/T-mobile phone variants have not worked for some.

I am posting this thread as a general reference for anyone who is looking for the exact instructions for the Koodo T989D variant,

as there are no other threads at the moment that explains this in detail (particularly for this phone).

For RECOVERY MODE the exact button combination for the Koodo T989D is:

Press and hold the "volume up + volume down" buttons, while holding the volume keys press and hold the "power button" until the phone vibrates/screen turns on to the Samsung logo and let go of 'only' the power button.

The phone should then display the recovery system boot image and load to the recovery start up screen.

For DOWNLOAD MODE the exact button combination for the Koodo T989D is:

(As a precautionary, take out your battery and place it back in)

While phone is off, connect the USB to your phone making sure the USB cable is attached directly to a powered USB port (if on a desktop PC, the main USB ports on the motherboard I/O is the safest way to go).

Now, press and hold 'only' the "volume down" button. While holding it, press the "power button" until you feel the phone vibrate/screen turn on and let go of 'only' the '"power button".

Keep holding on to the "volume down" button until a "warning screen" appears. Once it displays, press the "volume up" button and you should now be in 'Download mode'.

Hope this helps any new comers or anyone who have been having issues getting in to download mode with this phone. Happy flashing! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] qwerty123321:
Thank you so much for this!

It helped me tremendously.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] McScreech:
Thank you very, very much. I've also been concerned about diffs with the Canadian Koodo version. McS
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pepermintpatty:
Thanks very much

It worked after a few tries and was the last remaining piece of info I needed to root my phone. Been looking for hours for this gem!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Yulduz Gsm:
Thanks but unfortunately its not worked for me...... Press And Hold Volup UP + Volume Down then connect USB this worked for me,,,,,
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Senthurpandian.r:
Hi,

I have a small doubt.

As Windows is a proprietary Software/OS, will it violate the license if I publish an App in 'Android Play Store' that gives you Windows look-and-feel for applications like home screen (launcher), music player, contacts, dialer, etc.,??

Thanks in advance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pigeonaras:
I don't think so.

If you own your code or you use open source code with appropriate licences, I think that there is no problem...

Sent from my home using my tablet
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 063_XOBX:
Since Launcher 7 already exists and does exactly that I'm gonna go with no.
[HTC One X+] mfpreach:
This is my first Gorilla Glass II device, I was using the S2 for over a year and while I did scratch it by dropping it on concrete a few times it didn't have microscratches as easilily as the HOX+

Anyone else find GGII scratches easier than I?

Is there a good screen protector that isn't 'grippy' ?
[HTC One X+] AndroHero:
I noticed a small scratch on my screen. But i don't think its the screen thats scratched. I think its the coating HTC put on the screen.
[HTC One X+] dinkelstefan:
AndroHero is probably right, its a scratch in the coating of your screen.

I found a product that reapplies your coating, thus remove the scratches.

I'm definitely going to try it out.

here is a link if you are interested:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HVBU9O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A2E8295J1LO305
[HTC One X+] AndroHero:
Thanks for the link :D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] KungPow90:
I was running Venom ROM ICS and wanted to try out the JB version so I download it and it boots up and naturally, I start to play around. I installed titanium backup again to get my things back and it tells me I have no root. I say whaaaaa!? I then download a rootchecker app from the store and it confirms I have no root. How the world did that happen?

I panicked and booted into recovery and restored the backup I made before flashing the ROM. Now I can get back into fastboot and recovery but when I try to boot up it is a black screen. Should I RUU and start all over or am I salvageable?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] omario8484:
Ahh you should of asked before backing up there is a root fix on the viper op if you can get to recovery try reflashing the rom if you can't just ruu I guess
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] KungPow90:
Crap on a crayfish.... that sucks. Well it teaches ya to read before flashing lol. So I have the root fix from Venom OP, I just reflash rom or flash fix first then rom?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Kole_Ackerson:
Just flash the boot.IMG in the venom ROM to your phone through fastboot
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] KungPow90:
That fixed it. Thanks a bunch! Seems like such a simple fix haha. Can't believe I didn't try it.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] barondebxl:
Loll!! I made the same mistake, didn't read the OP
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] StratosnypeR:
didnt read either

ahhh! I'm having the exact same issue. I am a noob and I did not read or see anything about getting the root fix. But how can I get it? I mean, as you can tell I dont even know what the Venop OP is. Can you post a link to it or tell me how to get the root fix? Thanks in advance!!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] theworm20uk:
OP = Original Post on the first page in the download section there is the rootfix.zip ready and waiting ...........
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] area51avenger:
IM FEELING NICE TODAY

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35238832&postcount=2

Flash this fix for proper root permission: AndroidFileHost (2MB)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] KungPow90:
Wow. Good for you. I wouldn't have done that lol.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] StratosnypeR:
Thanks guys, I went back and saw the file. I feel so ignorant. Now I'll just have to wait to get home and do it. We'll see how it goes
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] area51avenger:
I'd say try it untethered but dunno if you're ready for that LOL
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] StratosnypeR:
Haha, probably not, since I dont even know what that means -____-
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] KungPow90:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA this thread just brightened my day.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] justjackyl:
I've tried to tell many of you that acer will not help you if you own a refurbished unit. here is an old conversation i had with acer i found.

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Disconnect

Status: Connected

Vinoth H (Responding)

Vinoth H: Hi, my name is Vinoth H. How may I help you?

Justib Davidson: hello

Vinoth H: Hi Justib.

Vinoth H: How may I assist you?

Justib Davidson: I just updated to Ice Cream Sandwich from Honeycomb on my Iconia A100. If I do a factory reset will it revert back to Honeycomb or Ice Cream Sandwich?

Vinoth H: I understand that you would like to know if you get a Honeycomb or Ice Cream Sandwich after the factory reset. Am I correct?

Justib Davidson: Yes.

Vinoth H: Thank you for the confirmation.

Justib Davidson: Just to re-confirm, I updated it to Ice Cream via the System Update on the tablet

Vinoth H: Justib, I have checked the product information and verified that the computer is registered with Teleplan Logistics. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources or tools to check the product specifications for a product that is registered with Teleplan Logistics.

Vinoth H: The required technical assistance would be provided by Teleplan Logistics, so please contact them at 1-877-330-6820 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday � Friday CST)

Vinoth H: Teleplan Logistics remanufactures and have all the technical information and support for the product. Please contact the above given number for further queries. The company receives thousands of desktops, notebooks, and monitors returned from retailers across the USA due to defects. The Revonate team then inspects the units, tests them and performs any repairs if needed. Upon completion, those units that are validated and tested OK in the final inspection are repackaged and sold.

Vinoth H: This asset has been sold to Teleplan Logistics who is fully responsible for all support.

Vinoth H: In this regard I recommend you to contact Teleplan Logistics support.

Justib Davidson: ok thank you

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[Acer Iconia Tab A100] hardslog:
It might be a different story here in Canada. I got a refurb up here and apparently it has a 1 year international warranty from Acer themselves. Bought it from a place called "Canada Computers".
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] Romman0:
I received documentation of the 90 day warranty covered by a third party in the box when I purchased my refurb. Along with contact info to the company.
[Acer Iconia Tab A100] justjackyl:
same here
[Blade General] Shadowmaniac:
so i was about to buy samsung galaxy I9000 when i saw the new zte blade 3,any suggestions ? what phone is better ? what phone has better CPU,what phone is better for games,and what phone has better camera ?

thank you in advanced
[Blade General] UrbanDrawer:
Blade 3 is overall better in specs, but i9000 has much more development. So if you're going to root, go with i9000.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] starcomobi:
Hi All,

I have A13 allwinner 7" tablet installed and working perfectly android 4.0.4. Have plenty of question which i write below. Thanks for answer in advance.

1) Is it worth to update 4.0.4 to 4.1 or 4.2? Means is A13 processor is sufficient to work? 4.0.4 works perfectly.

2) I am unable to boot in recovery mode with combination of power key and volume key.. Which other way it can work?

3) Any CyanogenMod 10 (jellybean) working perfectly with allwinner A13?

Will keep asking question in further and disturb you..

I have to post a new thread because I could not find any answer of my particular questing in whole xda family.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pigeonaras:
I 've got the same chinese tablet.

Unfortunately there isn't any custom working ROM.

I found some but it reported that touch screen isn't working as expected

Sent from my home using my tablet
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] starcomobi:
Yes I read some post about touch screen. But there should a way around here. I seen one a10 working jellybean perfectly.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pigeonaras:
I agree that there will be a solution soon.

A10 and A13 are different CPUS.

Also every chinese tablet has different hardware specifications therefore it's difficult to make a working custom ROM for all of these...

Sent from my home using my tablet
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pratikmore:
cm9 is available for a13 cpu.just search it
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] starcomobi:
But there is a huge problem of touch screen. After cm9 touch screen is not working.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trustytrev:
TWD_MID ROMs

Hello,

It is worth looking on the Tech Know site under Factory firmware download sites.

I can't post the outside link as I have no previous posts.

trustytrev.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaptorali:
I pray to god to bless us an experienced kernel developer
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pandashoe:
what recovery method would i install to to a nandroid backup so i dare play more?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xnhy:
i have the same

i got a recovery fro this tree

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1861445

i installd only the recoveru of his end it works
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pyan68:
Hi,

Mind telling me which tree did you use? I'm not able to see an *.img file in any of those 3 trees, only a recovery folder from the Allwinner tree. Do I need to convert this into an image first?

Sorry been a while since I flashed a recovery image (using command line flash_image) on my Star A1000. I just bought a TWD_MID tablet and got the same problem (no recovery mode, only safe mode). Thanks in advance for the help.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xnhy:
therecis a better recovery at www.techknow.me anywayv in order to install the recovery you need to open a command window into the folder that you put the files in and thin you type " sh file name.sh instad of file name you type the sh that you have
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Willsp282012:
Hey guys i have a similar tablet its a a13 but its a 9inch

It is bricked, all i have is the stock recovery, and whoever did it, faild to make a backup, so restoring does nothing, i have heard that there is no working rom, so can someone with a similar tablet make a backup of their stock rom and send it to me, or any helpful advice would be great, also this tablet has been a big challenge since it has no name on it or any numbers at all, but i did open it up and wrote down the chipset numbers and a serial number, if it helps ill share it, hope someone can help, thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] savage_v:
Hi. I have this tablet and can do a backup of stock rom for you.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] feendster:
I noticed my Tab is down loading a firmware upgrade. I don't want JB yet and I'm on ICS (.30) on my TF300. I am hoping to get NV flash access before I upgrade. I don't want to put it back on the web until I can be certain I'm not loosing my opportunity to get NV Flash.

How do I stop it?

Thanks in advance,

Feend
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hcbrf3:
If your rooted, I think you can use TB or something like it to freeze the service. I see one called Update Launcher on mine that may do the trick. Or you can just ignore it. Mine has downloaded it, and been prompting me since I got it. Hasn't forced me to udate.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qwerty123 \m/:
So i was on XLSJ 4.1.1 leaked and i got a sim lock.

Note: I was on a NON BRICK BUG KERNEL

So as always i tried restoring from a CLEAN WORKING EFS backup.

I already tried to restore efs with EFS Pro without any luck.

And i kept getting this error like 2389204 times. - E: failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)

So i formatted my EFS and after that bam.

-Phone wont charge

-Wont power on

-No recovery or download

-Jig doesn't work

-Heats up when charging near camera area

So, im thinking JTAG. Will it work ?

There's a shop in Mumbai called "Aman Mobile" that does the repair. $50 is a fair deal i'd say.

My question: Will it work or is it a waste of money?

-Samsung says new Mobo for $200 x_x

And im certain i was on a kernel without the brick bug.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cosmic Blue:
first of all you do not format the efs, it contains the essential information for the phone to operate.

You wipe and reset the phone, it will not effect the EFS but trying to make changes to directly to the EFS will cause problems with your phone.

you will need the services of the JTAG to restore the phone. If the Jtag does not work, you will need a new motherboard.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qwerty123 \m/:
That line Sir, made my day.

Sent the phone to Mumbai. Will post details tomorrow :)

Thank you :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Amén.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qwerty123 \m/:
Made the biggest noob mistake ever ~_~

Dip**** EFS.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Look it on the bright side, you will never format the efs folder again ;)
[HTC Sensation] ufone100:
Last night, net is running on my phone. battery is too low. I selpt. early moring i try to on my phone. only show HtC log,then restart. I try to charge with charger and usb , light on for few second, then off. after some second this stroy reapt again.

Then I try to charge with external charger, for many time.I put battry in phone, and turend on, then HtC Log apper, and again restart...............

So, I bigen to search on google to slove my problem.

But i do not know whcih shoud be my first step.

I try keep this file in my sd. pg58diag.zip

pg58diag.nbh

pg58img.zip

But message due to security can run complete like...

One time i have update phone software from phone when update is coming.e

then i know some word from s-off and s- on. and also know ,change will be effect on phone warranty..

pls help me how how i can slove my problem.

thanks
[HTC Sensation] realsis:
Have you tired another battery? I had something similar happen to me. I put my phone on charger with about 60%battery left. When I went to check on phone after charging, it was completely dead. No charging lights, nothing! I tired to charge again but still nothing. Strange thing was this battery was fairly new. Well, I happened to have another battery. I put it in the phone and then my phone came back to life! My battery had somehow died during charging. The new battery fixed the phone. Maybe you should try another battery, just in case the same thing happened to you? It sure wouldn't hurt to try. I wish you the best and hope you get your problem solved. Good luck.
[HTC Sensation] ufone100:
thanks your reply. I have no new battery this time. I charged with external charger/univarsal charge. when i fix in phone, and on the phone, start phone and show Htc log then restart, auto off than start, this is loop...

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Mr Woolf:
Crashed immediately on opening. S3, cm10.1
[Android Apps and Games] abdulm:
Same for me... Didn't open
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
Yikes.. apparently 3 months of beta testing wasn't enough!

abdulm, what device/OS/ROM are you running?

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] nielp96:
Crashes on my htc one xl
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
I noticed that both of you appear to be on GSM networks; unfortunately GSM functions were only minimally tested because I did not have direct access to a GSM device and had limited testers. Please PM me if either one of you is interested in beta testing this and I'll send you a development version directly.

I did correct several bugs in the GSM code and uploaded a new version to Google Play a few minutes ago which should resolve the crashes. It should be available within the hour.
[Android Apps and Games] Nichie:
Gonna give this a try.

Let me know if you need help testing the gsm version
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
Nichie, I would appreciate the help; I will send you a PM momentarily. If anyone else on a GSM network is interested in testing, please let me know. Unfortunately, emulators do not work well for testing apps like this, and I do not have access to a GSM device.

I have not received any crash reports from the latest version, so that is a good sign.. :fingers-crossed:

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] lazer155:
I've been looking for an app like this. I'll give it a try.
[Android Apps and Games] Nichie:
Readings seem to be off.
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
Aha! My first report from a GSM user.. I will be in touch, I think I know the problem. At least its not crashing! :)
[Android Apps and Games] el7145:
if you need an additional tester let me know, id be happy to help
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
el7145, I sent you a PM.

Many thanks to those GSM users who have offered to help test, I appreciate it. Any non-GSM users have any feedback? Don't be shy!

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
Many fixes for GSM users have been implemented and are reportedly working well. Many thanks to my beta testers for being so helpful and taking the time to help me out!

Feedback from everyone, both positive and negative, is appreciated.. the app does what I want it to do, but I want to make sure it does what others want as well.

Thanks,

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
All force closes appear to have been resolved with the latest version. I encourage anyone running a version other than 2.13 to update when they have a chance. Check the changelog above to see other fixes and new features that have been added.

Now that the app is stable, I will be working on adding new features, such as LTE cell ID's. Thanks to all who have provided feedback, and if anyone else has thoughts.. let me know!

Thanks,

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
SignalCheck 3.01 has been released

SignalCheck 3.01 has been released on Google Play. Many improvements, including brand new customizable status bar icon(s) and expanded user preferences for the Pro version, improved handling of "no signal" situations, and more accurate displays of LTE and Wi-Fi signals. A complete list of changes and the download link are in the OP.

Known issue on Pro version: The logo icon in the pulldown notification area is meant to completely cover the icon "under" it; due to Android limitations, the icon will not update when the signal strength changes, so I chose to "cover" it with the SignalCheck logo. On some devices, the logo is not completely covering the other icon, and it appears to be a bug. This will be resolved in a future version.

Also, if you have a chance.. please rate/review SignalCheck on Google Play, and spread the word! Thanks.

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
SignalCheck 3.02 Released

SignalCheck 3.02 has been released on Google Play. Some minor bugs have been worked out, but a huge new feature is LTE Cell IDs. It will only work on certain Android 4.2+ devices. See the OP for the full changelog.

Any feedback is appreciated!

Thanks,

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] dyehya:
Hey Mike,

I just sent you a PM but wanted to mention here that I hope you can get the LTE Cell IDs working on at least 4.1+ as I have the Sprint Galaxy S III and I can see them in the engineering screen but would be great to have in-app. Also I noticed when searching for your app on Google Play you do not have it tagged so "Signal Check" (without quotes) shows up. There can also be several other tags like "signal" "signal strength" etc.

Great job on the app!
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
Thanks for the kind words! LTE Cell IDs currently work for all HTC devices and some 4.2+ devices; I am actively working on pre-4.2 Samsung devices, but it is a slow process.

The search issue was recently brought to my attention, and I have tweaked the Google Play description to hopefully help it a bit more. There are no "tags"; Google uses the description to determine search rankings. Hopefully after a few days it will show some improvement.

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
SignalCheck 3.09 has been released; the Pro version is available for download immediately, and the Lite version has been uploaded and should be available shortly. Questions, comments, suggestions, and any other feedback is always welcome!

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
SignalCheck updates were released earlier today on Google Play..

SignalCheck Lite was upgraded to version 3.15L, and includes some layout bugfixes as well as hiding SID/NID/BID while on a telephone call, since Android apparently doesn't update those fields during calls.

SignalCheck Pro was upgraded to version 4.03, which includes fixes for Sprint 800 MHz SMR indicators, LTE support for Android 2.x devices, and new options for users to select their own notification tones for alerts. SignalCheck Lite will be updated to this version sometime next week.

Full changelog: http://www.bluelinepc.com/signalcheck/change-log/

Suggestions and comments are always welcome!

-Mike
[Android Apps and Games] mikejeep:
SignalCheck Lite 3.15L has temporarily been removed from Google Play due to numerous GSM users having problems with it. Unsure what the problem is right now, but hopefully will get some feedback and have it back up within 24 hours.

-Mike