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[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nanoadmin:
Right, I have a R800i aka Xperia play from O2-UK

I have BL Unlock allowed: no (guessable from the title)

Before I take the plunge of paying $15 of my cash to some guy whom just happens to have bought the SETool box I want to 'verify' that all the Legends around the various myths are lies and that I coud'nt have avoided spending $15.

Firstly, a while ago I saw a guy post up that he also had a super-annoying-sony-carrier-love-locked-bootloader and he used S1Tool and unlocked it. Is this true? Any experiences? Here's the Original thread

Next, I came across several sites fastgsm and wotanserver, fonefunshop - both offered to do the service but required you to have 12W12 thing on the back. I have higher - 11W46 in fact.

Any other rumours? anyone?

I have it SIM UNLOCKED. And no matter how many times I talk to O2 the support is useless - they say check PC Companion and other stuff.

I'm ready to part with a maximum of $10. It's not like the $5 will kill me it's just I don't want to pay some random guy money cos you know - he'll run off with a joyful face and if it then turns out his hickary and ajigary did'nt work I'll be back at square one only with $15 less cash
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eksasol:
Even if it say no, if you plug in the device when its off while holding the search, and the blue light turns on, then you maybe likely still be able to unlock it. If not, then you'll have to pay. Out side of those website which I haven't tried, there are only two person I am aware of that provide this unlocking server and they both are professional. Also I don't think they make any profit from it, though someone else will know better about this.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ILikeTheWayYouMove2:
I used Wotan server and within 5 minutes of paying 7.99 EUR I had an unlocked boot loader

Quick easy and simple
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhavei:
I have an r800i and was able to unlock its bootloader on my own without paying anything. I used the method wherein you'll stick a paper clip and wiring thing, just googled bootloader unlock and was able to get the 3 method to do so and did the best out of 3. Back then even if my bootloader is unlocked, it won't brick via OTA update. It was in youtube.

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[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ILikeTheWayYouMove2:
Should also mention my boot loader unlock status was no
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nanoadmin:
No blue light :( . I think I know the two people you're talking about

Xperia Unlock Service being one

and the other PhoneUnlockServer

As I said I'm prepared to pay it's just I would feel way more secure paying someone like wotanserver rather than a guy or girl (That I know literally nothing about other than he/she unlocks phones)

What does your sticker under the battery say? I mean the **W** mine goes 11W46 (Meaning it was made in 2011 in the 46th week ;))

Wotan server says you need less than 12W12 for their trick to work. SO am I right in assuming it will work for me? Any experiences with 11W46? 12W12 should mean it was made in the year 2012 and in the 12th week. That should mean mine is earlier right?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ILikeTheWayYouMove2:
Yeh you should be good mine was like 11w11 or something like that but its so easy using wotan and cheaper and they have a good customer service
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nanoadmin:
Hey, did you use Testpoint or was it software based? I'll probably try it this week sometime anyway but just curious.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ILikeTheWayYouMove2:
Was test point but there's a video tutorial showing you what to do its pretty fool proof :)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzmanj1:
YEs if you download the unlock tool for the xperia play on wotanserver.com it has an embedded video detailing what to do.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhavei:
There! Thats what i used to unlock my BL the test point, look for bootloader unlock xperia play on youtube, theres a link on where to download software so you can do it on your own and without paying service wherein you have to be in teamview. Anyone confident enough can unlock thier own device using this method.

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[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nanoadmin:
Took the plunge of wotanserver.

So i paid Wotanserver €8 (£7 (or equivalent in local currency))

PayPal immediately messaged me saying that "You sent a payment of €7.99 EUR to WahWai Electronic Technology Limited (info@fastgsm.com)" FastGSM hmmmmmm........ Doesn't it ring a bell.

Anyway the setup was painless, literally open the setup file. All the drivers will be installed along the way of the install procedure. Handy.

Then you open up the thing and tell it your phone model it goes OK, shows you a little video how to connect the testpoints (Calls it TP to GND Connection presumably pronounced TiiPe too GRRRRRnd) Anyway, connect the phone as shown, it goes oh yeah, phone detected checks your account balance and does the BL unlocking.

The monetary transfer literally took no time at all (Excl the time I spent typing in my PayPal details)and the actuall process took less than 10s (no joke)

If you consider using wotanserver though try to do the whole process without credits so you know if your phone works to avoid disappointment after you paid - Select model and connect it the softwre will say 'checking account' and then say not enough credits if it can unlock the phone but won't due to insufficient money. Try it first, pay it and do it again later.

Overall it worked! My phone is now unlocked the bootloder has a version of r9******* (not censored just can't remember) and even the little BL unlock allowed status has been set to yes :laugh:

Now just need to get CWM on there and flash a decent ROM. But that's a different issue.:confused:

Thanks for all your help guys (and girls)
[HTC One S] cyb0rgb0rg:
Tried the general Android Q&A and got nothing. I'll try here.

How do I add keyboard dictionary languages to AOSP based roms?
[HTC One S] ultimul:
you have to install that specific language input first;

than when you setup and check the spell check function, the dictionary will be downloaded automatically;

however asop keyboards kinda sucks for spelling, prediction and dictionary; if you really want a nice keyboard try swift keyboard app from app store;

30 days free and you'll never gonna go back after using it for a day; worth every cent paid for.
[HTC One S] cyb0rgb0rg:
Install the language first? Need more detail. How would I go about that? The miui.us, for instance, has the language but it doesn't download anything when I select any other than system. Being us English.

I'm actually quite pleased with cm10 and other aosp roms that include other dictionarys. I think it spells and corrects nicely in my desired language. That's why I'm trying to find this out. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ka1z0ku:
So I'm having an issue thats very consitent and yet I can find very little info about it. I typically run CM10.1 nightlies on my SGSIII but occasionally see a TW 4.1 based ROM that I'd like to try. The problem is, even though I full wipe (data/system/cache/dalvik), when I install the TW based roms (so far Synergy and CleanROM both do this to me) the Play Store and Google Search are broken. I get "Error retrieving information from server [RH-01] on the Play Store and "cannot connect to server" in Google Now. I have tried the only fixes I've come across, which include wiping cache/dalvik and fix permissions in recovery; as well as wiping data/force stopping Play Store and Google Services Framework and rebooting. Still get the error when I boot back up. This happens over 3G, 4G and WiFi. When I full wipe/clean install CM10.1 again the issue pops up once or not at all, and usually within 5 mins I have Play Store access again. Any info or possible fixes are appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] italysfinest327:
Hi all, ive tried looking around for a mms.apk from 4.2 that will work on touchwiz, but havent had any luck. I found this tutorial over on the att section and seems like people are having success with this method. My main purpose for this would be to have a stock messaging app support group messaging. Currently im using verizon messages but figured others would like a stock option.

Heres the write up over at the att forum: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2086834

Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 1ManWolfePack:
Hint: look at the top of this section.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] italysfinest327:
Figured it out and heres the post if any one wants to try it out for synergy rom

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36662795&postcount=14352
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mtmerrick:
full size image

This was at Qi's both at CES, and I actually got to put my note 2 in it and try it out!

It has a MicroUSB connector inside that you slide your phone into, then you just press the top of the phone into it. No, it does not come apart like iphone power cases.

There is a MicroUSB port on the bottom of the case, off-center. The Qi Rep I spoke to said it passes through power and data, but not MHL. He also said the wireless charging will not affect NFC in any way. The flip cover portion is very similar to the official Samsung flip cover, and features a row of holes at the top to let the earpiece, light sensor, and FFC through. There is also a small switch on the bottom of the device to turn wireless charging on or off - why you would want to turn it off, I'm not sure, but it's there if you want to.

The color of the case was very close to the gray of the Note, though it lacked the faux-brushed-metal look.

And yes, it did charge my phone.

The Qi Rep I spoke to said that this was the retail model and it would be in stores 'soon'
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
Will it fit in a Smart Dock?

Is it a case itself? If not, what kind of case fits it? Could I mod say a TPU to fit?

How nice does it look? Quality of it?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Souai:
thats a no to the smart dock. you need to be able to directly connect your device to the dock for it to work. the case blocks it.

and if you look at the pics, its just like an extended battery case, only it adds qi charging. instead of using the qi charging pins behind the battery door (which are not present in all models), it looks like they went the safe route and just let it qi charge via microusb.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
Have you seen this case yourself?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mtmerrick:
Actually, he's correct. Not only would it be unstable in the Samsung Smart Dock due to the port off to the side, the smart dock uses MHL to get at least the video out. I have no idea if the added thickness of the case would affect how it would sit in the dock though.

It is a case - in fact it feels pretty similar to the official Samsung hardcase. No, I don't think you could mod another case to fit over the top of this.

As far as looks, as I said, its about the same color as the gray of the phone, but without the faux-brushed-metal look. Actually it has a bit of a texture to it, but it feels like the same high-quality polycarbonate Samsung uses. The flip cover portion actually feels a little bit sturdier than Samsung's official flip cover.

Yes, I was highly annoyed to find out VZW removed the pins for wireless charging from our phones >_> a setup like this is really the only way we can get wireless charging.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
Ok thanks, appreciate the response

Any idea when this will be available and where?

True :crying:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mtmerrick:
The Qi Rep said it would be available 'everywhere' and when I asked when, he said 'soon'
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
Energizer's version, looks pretty similar without the flip cover

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNXEnG1S1MM

Personally, I will prob buy this (OP's one) if it doesn't add too much bulk and looks nice :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] slipmagt:
Why dont they do like the s3 and use the ports on the phone that are meant for charging?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
Yeah, I'm going to attempt the wireless charging mod. Last thing I want is a big case to do it

Sent from my SGNII
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] finalhit:
Some models do not have the pins exposed. My guess is they dont want to deal with returns due to.incompatible model

swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] terra_droid:
I thought this was a Qi wireless charging solution bu unfortunately still cabled. In that case, I'd be more interested in the TYLT, although I would still need to get a back case with a Qi charge receptor and all I've seen so far are DIY ones.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
I find it really disappointing that these manufacturer make these qi case/battery cover a few mm thicker than a oem one's, making it unsuitable for ppl to use protective cases.

I have been using these for sometime, about 6 months for both S3 and note 2, less than 1mm thick and fits under any original battery covers, and you can us any protective case, although very thick cases or thick wallet type case won't work due to the qi waves signal will not connect, but was told even otterbox will work.

These are not official QI certified, but will work with any QI charging base.

So far I haven't seen anything better than these, may be larger companies should learn from them.

Will not stop nfc from working, and some note 2 will not work, as some version has the inductive charging connectors removed.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] terra_droid:
Where did you get this from?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
i get them from china, you can get them from hong kong yahoo, taobao, alibaba and ebay.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] emprize:
any link from HK please?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
sorry can't post links, just search for QI
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
The Sprint model still has the connectors, but they're not exposed through the back cover. I'm thinking about trying to swap out the back cover for one with the holes. They go for about $15 online

Sent from my SGNII
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
I think someone has tried it, and work ok.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
I've seen someone drill holes, but I can't seem to get anyone to confirm switching out the back cover. Link?

Sent from my SGNII
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lipcikm:
Hello guys, I have Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300. I would like to know what is diffrence between different ROMs for S3, there are few types (rom types: I9300XXELLC, I9300XXELLA, I9300XXELL5, I9300XXELK4) and I dont know what is what. Can any one explain which is which and what are differences? I would also like to know what is kernel for??

here is link to post where are different ROM, and I dont know which one to chouse.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2031072
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Frag1le:
They are all version codes of Samsung official ROMs.

XXELLC being one of the newest of them all.

Newest usually means that highest changelist number so the build with the most fixes.

Edit:

Nobody knows the exact changelists, only Samsung.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lipcikm:
And what about diffrent kernels???
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glebun:
You want to know what a kernel is?

So you've searched and didn't find an answer? No way
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Striatum_bdr:
If you're too lazy to search and read by yourself ..

Do your schoolwork first and use Google search feature, a great one... All is written somewhere, just up to you to find it.

Wikipedia also a good place.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vakker1987:
Hey is it possible to make the i8190N nfc 4.1.2 firmware work on the i8190 version? perhaps an port without the nfc function?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kicker63:
No you may brick your phone. If u have a N version then go ahead if not then dont.
[HTC One X] corporalb:
Hi everyone. I've had my HTC one x since October, so it's well within its warranty period, but I've started to notice the bottom left corner of the screen is getting yellowed out, and also there are a few dead pixels on the screen too.

I want to return it under warranty, but the problem is that it's currently running on Android Revolution HD 9.7.2 (I had issues returning to stock previously so went for the next best thing, a ROM as close to stock as i could find)

There are tonnes of threads, and there's one main thread on how to return the phone to stock but if I'm honest it's all a completely different language to me... bootloader, fastboot, CID, recovery... I'm completely confused.

Please someone on here, there's bound to be a tonne of experts who do this kind of thing on a daily basis and could do it in their sleep, all I'm asking for is a very simple set of instructions - in one single place - of what exactly I need to do to get my phone back to stock.

I apologise in advance for getting in too deep, over my head... I guess if I didn't really understand what I was doing I should have stayed clear of installing a non stock ROM.

I don't have a nandroid backup... my bad... Here's a bunch of information I've grabbed from my phone just in case it helps, I'm aware there are sooooo many different iterations of bootloaders/recoveries/roms etc and you'll prob have to use different methods each time so here's as much info as I can get for you:

I installed CID Getter, info that might be helpful:

CID = T-MOB005

modelid = PJ4610000

project = ENDEAVOUR_U_ICS_40_S:274900

bootloader = 1.12.0000

from "about phone":

kernel version

2.6.39.4-g090b42e

root@ABM041 #1

SMP PREEMPT

baseband

version = 2.1204.135.20

number = 2.17.401.2 CL89015 release-keys

Bootloader information(i think)

ENDEAVOURU PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.12.000

CPLD - NONE

MICROP - NONE

RADIO-2.1204.135.20

eMMC-BOOTMODE: DISABLED

CPU-BOOTMODE: DISABLED

HW SECURE BOOT: ENABLED

MODEM PATH: OFF

JUN 28 2012, 11:31:28

I hope I've given you, the experts, all the right information needed to get me back to stock. I humbly request any assistance I can get. Thanks

Chris
[HTC One X] corporalb:
fastboot getvar version-main

gives:

2.17.110.5

how am I supposed to know which RUU I should try? I have downloaded all 3 T-Mob UK RUUs, will it hurt to attempt each of them one at a time?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Simple !

Download the nandroid backup from this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1975140

The one that exactly matches you main number

Flash the boot.img from that nandroid and then do a full wipe in the recovery

Restore the nandroid and test it, if it runs and boots up fine you have to flash back the stock recovery

This one

http://db.tt/U5CK4noo

After this you are stock and ready to update !

If the ruu does NOT start with 2.17 its useless ! You are unable to run a ruu with a lower number !
[HTC One X] corporalb:
Thanks, but I think I've buggered something else up...

I re-locked it to try to install a RUU.... now fastboot wont do anything and when I try to unlock again using my code, it says battery low.

if the little red led is on constantly in the fastboot screen, is the phone charging?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Well i can't tell for sure, leave it like that for a while if it doesn't work you have to go here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1658084

Copy the script text into a text document and save it as a .bat file. Put the phone in bootloader menu and run the script , it will continuously restart the phone and charge it little by little. After a couple of hours you have enough power to unlock the phone and flash the custom recovery.

http://db.tt/Krlm4dPs

Use this one, leave the phone in the recovery at that point and it will charge the batt !

Then take my steps and restore the nandroid and the stock recovery
[HTC One X] corporalb:
Thanks Mr Hofs

I left it with the red led on for a while.... now it's switched itself off and it wont turn on... I fear I have an expensive brick sitting here :(
[HTC One X] corporalb:
holy s**t. I just managed to get the phone in fastboot mode long enough to run the script...

it's running now, and the screen keeps turning off and back on... which is a good thing according to that thread you linked to.

I'm going to leave this running now, hopefully I can get enough charge into the phone so I can re-unlock the bootloader, in order to flash clockworkmod recovery... then I can hopefully restore that nandroid backup...

Mr Hofs... you're a superstar
[HTC One X] corporalb:
Wow, I can't thank you enough.

Script worked a charm, managed to get it over 3.68v and unlocked the bootloader.

This then allowed me to get into CWM and restore that nandroid backup you linked me to.

System restored no problem... I'm so relieved I have a working phone again... yet still... back to stock too.

Thanks Mr Hofs and thanks to n1kos for supplying your nandroid backup.
[HTC One X] {< r o N o $:
corporalb,

Mr hofs helps u for a reason, to be thanked.

So please do thank the people who helped u. it doesnt cost u money, and its just a click of a button.

This goes for all you people who ask questions
[HTC One X] ckpv5:
My English is no good; what I can see Mr Hofs helps because he is a nice person who love to help others. To be thanked is not his main reason, but to click his thanks buttons is priceless ;)
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Lol ! Great its sorted !!!

And indeed i am not helping to get clicks on my thank button,that would be helping for the wrong reasons. If the button didn't exist i would have done it also ! :D

:thumbup:
[HTC One X] {< r o N o $:
Well said ckpv5
[HTC One X] corporalb:
I'm sure Mr Hofs helped me because he's a nice person and could see I was in need of his help.

That being said, you can clearly see by my post count that I'm brand new to this forum and in the blind panic of trying to fix my phone, you'll have to forgive me for not noticing a "Thanks" button.

Also, it was 2am by the time I managed to fix my phone, so once again, you'll sympathise with me for not exactly being "with it"

Thanks button now pressed.
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
I know what you mean, i had this the first time i flashed my HTC desire, looked at a boot screen for 2 hours....sweat bursted out and wanted to place a beer on the phone ...... then i started reading and took me a lot of time to fix it.......

Believe me i have been the noob of all noobs :p
[HTC One X] corporalb:
well, great news.

checked for updates and received the T-Mobile JB OTA update... I had forgotten to flash the stock recovery so the update failed, but once I flashed the stock recovery the update went without a hitch.

Now I have a JellyBean HTC One X, and I love it. To be fair to HTC/T-Mobile.... this phone on stock ROM is sooooo much quicker and easy to use than the Cyanogen mod and the ARHD ROMs I'd tried.

one happy customer right here :)
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Nice ...good news !

CASE CLOSED :D