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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatbridge:
Great, thanks for this detailed reply.

From what I write here you will conclude that I am totally uninformed and (naturally) would be a little impatient. I would ask your indulgence. The fact is that I am totally uninformed - about things mobile - but I have been messing around with technology since 1959, (yes, that's 1959), especially with Linux installs and updates since about 2003. Being exceptionally outdated, I am exceptionally diligent at following instructions, so I have read your guidance in detail. Ignorance-driven questions arise:

As far as I can reasonably tell the device is not a fake - packaging style and contents, reputation of supplier, functionality of the phone all appear to be authentic (but what do I know?), This begs the question: what is a water-tight test of authenticity? The (non Samsung) apps. on the device appear to be only the Chinese national equivalents of those US/European ones which I expected: Weibo, QQ, YouKou, Baidu, RenRen - with, perhaps the stuff from TenCent which is admittedly bloatware, It does indeed say (in 'About phone') Android 4.0.4.

From elsewhere (sorry, cannot identify from browser history where) I found a list of all the ROMs(?) currently 'current' for the GT-I9100G. which seemed to link my system to ChinaUnicom, However it doesn't seem to be locked to that service provider because I was able to make phone calls with SIMs from both O2 and Giff-Gaff (which is really O2) installed in the handset. There was no SIM in the handset when I received it.

a). How do I identify the 'correct' ROM - seeing as the one I have is 'incorrect' in the sense that it is not what I want and therefore isn't much of a guide to me in identifying the correct one! I assume here correctness is synonymous with handset model number being fully and unambiguously identified. Yes?

b). Where do I download an unbranded, unbloated, version of ICS 4.0.4? I have downloaded a 380MB file (following instructions on the Androidauthority website that I am not permitted to mention <sigh>) named I9100GXXLPY_I9100GDBTLP3_DBT.zip - does this look like an unbranded ROM of approximately the correct size and naming convention?

c). Is it necessary to root the device (I was planning to use Odin, which I have downloaded)? In my naive state I associate a system in which the user has root privileges as being about as secure as Windows 2000 - i.e. a welcome destination for every hacker and psycho in the world. Is this correct? If so, why would I ever want to run with a 'rooted' handset, give the remarkable growth in the number of malware and the number of ways of 'acquiring' them? Thus, I was hoping to be able to make this change without having to 'root' the device. (btw did anybody from Oz ever point out what the commonly understood meaning of that word is? It surprised me to see it in common use!)

I look forward to your continued advice. Thanks again.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatbridge:
Yes, I think I have realised that. The G version has quite different hardware (main processor and graphics processor) than the non-G version. I would expect a 'black screen of death' if using the wring ROM. But is there some naming convention in the ROM which will, without doubt, identify its intended hardware target?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Looks like you are already getting the hang of it.

First off, here's some reading material:

Index Guide.

Here you will learn about the infamus brick bug (Everyone on 4.0.4 should be aware of this).

Here you will see what NOT to do, because these guys already did and went bad. It's about how to get it back, so you'll get to know some interesting process.

About Root, you got this guy.

Worried about possible exploits, see what the Android Main Man did.

About some Root Humour, you got this.

If you are root sold, here's how you do it (I9100G Version).

Sammobile.com has got plenty of branded and unbranded ROMs for you to choose from (remember that crazy G at the end!).

About that fake remark, here's an example.

I guess I'm not forgetting anything....if I did, well, I'll notice it ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatbridge:
I tried searching on this term in Google. It referred me to

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1897295

in which I learn that if I flash my handset with kernel 4.0.4, when that kernel is already installed (as it is on my handset), then I will be certain to have a bricked kernel. So, is this another way of saying that a solution to my original problem is not available?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Here's some additional info on your device:

Custom Roms & Kernels for I9100G.

Switch Between Chinease & International.

Here is something abour porting, whatever that is :P
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatbridge:
Wow, I find myself overwhelmed by all this information.

You know, all I really want to do is change the operating system language version, so that it makes my handset look like one that was purchased in UK/Europe, and that avoid a costly embarrassment. (The person who gave me the phone is waiting for me to use it...)

To refer to a Linux desk-top analogy, I want to replace Ubuntu 12.04 , simplified Chinese version, with Ubuntu 12.04 UK English version. I don't want to change my Linux kernel version, there's no need to when I'm not changing the version of Ubuntu and anyway too new = too risky; too old = inadequate hardware support. I don't want to change my ROM: I've got no hardware errors or bugs in my ROM which are directly responsible for functional limitations which affect my use of the phone - the 3 'dead' motherboards in my cupboard here are proof that ROM flashing is not without its risks.

So, conceptually, I want to try to do something straight forward. In the desktop scenario I would just download the correct level & version of Ubuntu from a Canonical server and install it. End of task. But in this mobile scenario I'm told about flashing ROMs, secure and insecure kernels, asked to choose whether or not to root the phone, asking to locate and choose 'firmware' (what ever that is, in this contex)t and also told that that the update is bound to fail, rendering my phone unusable.

That's all a very daunting story, which at the least requires me to embark on a serious and in-depth re-education program. That's a bit of challenge for somebody into their 7th decade, when all they want to do is use a phone.

Isn't there a simpler, more straightforward way of doing this?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Trust me, this isn't as hard as its sounds. And I'm also sure that in one week you will be sticking your teeth into the flashing & rooting world.

As you already are a Linux user, you'll find this OS very similar, because it's based on it.

Once you realize everything you can do with that little guy sittin right next to you, yoo'll be up for a thrill, regardless of your age or whatever.

You can start by Internationalization here.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatbridge:
Yes, that is indeed where I want to start, so I really appreciate this link.

My first step in education is to be able to correctly interpret the English that is being used - I'm from a different age & universe, so some of the expressions in the linked article are confusing to me. The guide appears to be written from the assumption that the target audience is the uninformed user (like myself) but then invites the reader to 'use any stock ROM you choose' which implies a level of knowledge (about what a 'stock ROM' is, which ones are appropriate and where to find them) that is wholly inconsistent with the assumption. If I new all that stuff already, I wouldn't need the guide!. As it is the guide is great - but leaves me hanging in the air while I research the missing - and key - chapter.

Ah, well, never a dull moment; pity I have so few of them left (moments, that is)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatbridge:
Damn it, this is so frustrating: none of the links available directly or indirectly in the article you have directed me to identify a suitable ICS firmware for United Kingdom. However, the threads that are referenced obviously are started by people with inappropriate knowledge, but - frustratingly - lacking the necessary credibility I am not allowed to post to those threads to ask.

The primary article has the same issue:I would like to post a reply to this method of internationalization by asking for an interpretation of the expression '- Manual Load Driver for OMAP4430 From usb_drv_windows folder (included in download content )' - 'manual load'? Load what from where into what? What is this download content? I don't have any 'download content'

Next frustration is my attempts to get Samsung USB drivers. EVERY site I have tried says words to the effect that this file has been deleted because too many people have requested it - or it points me back to XDA in an area I am not allowed access to - or it points me to the singularly ineffective (in my experience) SAMWARE site, which does not list anything, irrespective of language, for the I9100G.

Yep - it's truly like the Linux world: frustrating in the extreme, full of dead ends and self-referential logic, notable for its disciple (in the sense of the total lack thereof), wondrously chaotic and - by simple observation - very effective. But not for me.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Lol, think of it as a marriage.

D.L. mode (you probably screwed up and you gotta turn the balance to your side)

Recovery Mode (now YOU did screw up)

Flash (show off)

wipe (start from scratch, now on your feet)

Stock (this is who I married, now I just gotta hang in here)

Custom (An affair)

Brick ("Honey, we need to talk")
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatbridge:
Well, it's more than a week - and I still have not been able to locate the right firmware to download, or a process for using it that can be followed.

I did invoke Samsung UK Technical support. They directed me to a service agent - a 6 hour round trip plus waiting time. This 'service agent' announced that it would take 'more than 2 hours' to download the firmware, then advised me that the attempt to flash my phone failed at the point of loading the PIT. He refused to tell me what firmware load he had tried and refused to return the phone unless I paid a service charge. At this time Samsung haven't responded to my complaint about this con-trick.

Got any advice on where else I might go to get this fixed?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatbridge:
Huh?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
analogys ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatbridge:
This dialogue has not made one word of sense to me; I'm clearly in the wrong time or place, or both.

Can somebody point me to the exit so I can come in again, and ask for some guidance on how to get my phone updated?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
alt + f4?

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theunderling:
The g model doesnt have a Uk rom because the phone isnt meant for here.

You can see what custom firmware is available.

"noob ok...lazy noob not ok"
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
I think he heard about JB and now wants it to try it out.

Sent from the little guy
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riccolo:
Hi everyone!

I didn't find that anyone had the same problem as I do so I hope that someone could help me... :(

When I plug in headphones in order to listen some music or FM radio it works just fine, but when I want to use my headphones as a heandsfree to talk, I hear some unpleasant and really loud noises such as growling and rustling. It also happens when I try to use speaker during skype call (no headphones plugged)...

I hope that someone could give me the possible solution for my problem or give me the answer if this problem is related to hardware or software.

P.S. I thought that it could have been a software problem so I reinstalled my Blackout rom (Android version 4.0.4, HTC Sense version 3.6, software number Blackout ICS incredible V3.1.0) but the problem continuous... :(

I would be very grateful if someone could help me. :)

Thank you!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usman_fareed:
flash this fix. hope it works :)

http://d-h.st/va9
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riccolo:
Problem solved with a new rom, thanks anyway... :)
[Sprint LG Optimus G] uncommonbeing:
Will the JB update support group messages like the Nexus 4?
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] SillyTAO:
Hello and Thank you for this forrum it has really helped me answer a lot of question. However i have searched all over and can't find or figure out how to install an alternative to the Robotic TTS voice that is the default. I have Svox and iona installed but they boths ask me to set them as the default but there is not way to do so in/on my Rooted Kindle Fire HD. thanks in advance
[7" Kindle Fire HD General] prokennexusa:
AVIC (Artificial Intelligent Voice Control) (Alice) - Voice Settings

SillyTAO,

Have you tried AVIC Alice? We have a tutorial here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2066185

They have a number of voice options with solid app integration. If you plan to

use AVIC be sure to order the Pro version.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] lilflix7:
What's the exact wallpaper size / resolution of Xperia Mini ST15i?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] peter_ew:
Display size is 320x480
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] neoxx3m:
640x480. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Villani10:
Hey, when my battery gets low 60% + - (i didn't get to mesure yet), it drains out. The phone reboot itself and then i recharge, the battery logo shows and start from zero.

I should Wipe Battery Stats from CWM? Or buy a new one?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
This seems to be a fairly common issue with the W's battery.....I'm currently on my 3rd and the phone is only a year old. You shouldn't need to wipe battery stats unless you flashed a ROM recently and didn't wipe the stats afterwards.

Is the battery beginning to swell?

Does the phone switch off if you use camera with flash?

Are you beginning to see a shorter life between charges?

Does the battery get unusually warm under normal use?

All of this points to a failing battery.....only one option....eBay or Amazon.....

Sent from my CM10 Jellybean powered Wonder despite what Samsung says......it's all good...... :) :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Villani10:
Yes, that is all happening with my phone.. the battery is all the same of samsung mobiles, or an specific for the galaxy w?

Thank you very much ;)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
My wife has owned an S2 for longer than I've had my phone and so far she's not had any problems with her battery.....

Sent from my CM10 Jellybean powered Wonder despite what Samsung says......it's all good...... :) :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] KiD3991:
Check the forums, find a way to recalibrate battery.

From my experience, the battery should be calibrated once in awhile(every 3-6 month), especially if you're the type of 5 minutes charger type person. Means that you charge when you remember and does not wait till it gets full.

But then extremely slight swelling is normal for aged batteries. Unless you can obviously see it bloat.

(remove battery, spin it on a flat surface, if it spins real smoothly, change it. )

Experience working in a tech shop taught me that.
[HTC One V] DBStoll0425:
i need to use RUU to get my One V back to the stock, i downloaded the RUU but now i have no idea what to do. i tried one of the forums but the instructions on it didnt help me at all. Someone please help, because im really stressed
[HTC One V] SAMPEL98:
What RUU?Enter the RUU and Radio

Sorry for the lopsided English language
[HTC One V] DBStoll0425:
uhm, the current radio is 1.00.00.0928 and i downloaded this RUU RUU_PRIMO_C_ICS_40A_Sprint_WWE_VM_1.08.652.6_Radio_1.00.00.0521_2_NV_VM_3.46_0503_PRL61008_release_262414_signed.exe

im just super lost, because i cant figure out what to do.
[HTC One V] willpower102:
Do this http://androidforums.com/one-v-all-...ock-rom-ruu-after-bricking-rooted-device.html
[HTC One V] plebevt:
Did you happen to make a backup of your phone before you flashed it?

(My phone has the exact same radio, so if you were able to get a good backup, we both could restore our phones from it and be back working again.)
[HTC One V] russellvone:
Well my friend try have downloaded the correct ruu now relock your bootloader by fastboot oem_relock after relocked simply run the ruu and vuala back to stock

Sent from my HTC One V PROVISION Daily Driver

---------- Post added at 06:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:34 PM ----------

P. S. Do not do the OTA (over the air) update if you wish to re root and install custom ROM without bootlooping.

Sent from my HTC One V PROVISION Daily Driver
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] globen:
Im looking for a cover thats slim, and has a feature to awake/sleep the screen and has a magnetic closure. Any links or review of similar products would be appreciated. Thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Just look in the right forum its called Accessories .

jje
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_a:
I do not think there is a smart cover with the ability to turn the screen on and off and the same is not enabled on device

There are tons of post in the accessories section on covers please search int hat
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RussellEstridge25:
You cant do that with thus tablet. There is no sensor for that. The smart stay uses the camera which is all it will do.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robert542:
Using a magnetic closure cover has been known to cuase problems with the screen not being able to recognize touches. I wouldn't recommend using one of those.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_a:
i have been using a magnetic one for three months now no issues
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gophy:
What case?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_a:
http://www.ebay.in/itm/261097852157...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Please see the link of the cover i am using though the quality is not that great
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WPMan:
Afaik the Note 10.1 has a sensor which detects if something is covering it. I think it was discovered in the testing app. I'm using a folio case from Noreve (and it is nice, btw) and I want it to auto lock the screen when I close the case. Possible?
[HTC One X] w000fer:
My One X got OTA uograde to 4.1.1. I'm trying to get root acess to install a custom rom, but it seems not to work. I've been trying several guides, but all of them refering to putting the phone in "charge only" mode when connecting it to USB. This option is no longer available in Jelly Bean...

My bootloader is unlocked, but the rooting process doesn't seem to work on my phone. I've been trying this.

Have anyone successfully rooted a stock 4.1.1-upgradet One X?
[HTC One X] BenPope:
It should work and it's the same process, not sure what guide you're following or where it fails, because you neglected to mention.
[HTC One X] w000fer:
I did mention in the link above. The guide from this forum...
[HTC One X] BenPope:
On my phone using xda app, I just get taken to the list of One X sub forums.

You still haven't said at what point you got to or how it fails.
[HTC One X] w000fer:
It fails when trying to copy files... Doesnt seems to get access. I think maybe this has to do with usb connection mode. Not able to put in charge only...
[HTC One X] Yzord:
I seem to have the same problem...still checking it out
[HTC One X] w000fer:
*bumb- Still no suggestions or solutions?
[HTC One X] gee2012:
Flash this SU.zip with CWM/TWRP http://download.chainfire.eu/298/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip and you have root. After reboot install BusyBox from Google Play. First you have to flash recovery, i recommend TWRP (more stable than CWM for most users) from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622925. Flash in fastboot : fastboot flash recovery namerecovery.img
[HTC One X] w000fer:
How do I flash this without being root? I've only been able to unlock bootloader...

Is it possible to install CWM recovery without bein root?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Yes that's the trick ! Unlock bootloader, flash the recovery with the phone in fastboot usb mode and flash the SU.ZIP within the custom recovery :thumbup:
[HTC One X] shekster:
is someone already managed to do the above

I have a HTC One X

4.1.1

kernel 3.1.10-gf043434

root@abm030#1

SMP PREEMPT

I Unlock Bootloader

and flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.4.0-endeavoru

the next step is scary for me to do

because I do not know whether it has been tested

please help

regards, sandra
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Don't worry, make a nandroid backup before you try/flash anything so you have a backup .....
[HTC One X] shekster:
Thanks for the quick response.

can I backup in recovery

without the phone is root

greetz, sandra

UPdate

I just dit..

fingers crossed

the phone is making a backup..

backup complete!

Reboot first :)

So now I have to install CWM-SuperSU-v0.99?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Yes the recovery takes care of that. Root only applies to everything inside the rom and stands loose from the bootloader and recovery.

Just enter the recovery and tap backup & restore and continue to make a backup. Then you can also copy the clockworkmod folder from the sdcard to the pc just to be safe........ ;)

---------- Post added at 10:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 AM ----------

Jep, just follow this, except the recovery part :p
[HTC One X] shekster:
I just install the SU0.99 and the phone is now root.

now I have to see what rom the Cyanogenmod is for the HTC One X

I only know the Cyanogenmod for the Galaxy S series

thanks!

greetz, sandra
[HTC One VX] tiltweeble:
This is a solution to a problem I was having. I just got my new phone a few days ago. I used HTC Sync Manager to sync my Outlook calendar to my phone. Everything seemed to be fine until I realized I was not getting reminders. I found that reminders for entries entered on the phone worked find. Even though my Outlook entries indicated that reminders were set, I got no alerts.

I searched the web and one solution from HTC support was to reset the phone back to factory defaults. I do not want to go that far so I started playing around with the settings. What I found was that I had set the default reminder time to 15 minutes since that is my default in Outlook. Set the default back to the original 10 minutes corrected the issue.

I hope this helps anyone else having this problem.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] DLD23:
The Cricket rep says he can do it. Will it brick if I updated to JB?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] loligans:
Can someone post a stock ics download link for the sgh-i717, at&t. i have tried searching the forums but to no avail. I am going to att later today to fix my charging port.

Thanks Everyone!

~Ethan
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] deron37129:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2092574

The link is in that thread first page toward the bottom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] CB620:
Here is the latest that I used. Just flash with Odin and the phone will take care of the rest.

Search i717 if the link below doesn't take you right there.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] joshxrain:
Good day guys , ive gotta ask ... i have an i717 unlock and im using it in Philippines but my firmware is running on stock 2.3.6 and i want it to update on official 4.0.4 , do u have any links or site that i can visit so that i can update my firmware safely? any help will be appreciated :) thanks