yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koustuv:
Nice exploration

Hi Gurwidner,

Have you tried yourself this rooting technique?

Can you please provide the related links ?

First I am concerned about the SMS bug, as that is the primary requirement to make this crap usable.

Let us see, also if you get any futher update, could you please keep this thread updated?

Thanks and Regards

Koustuv
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurbagri:
yeah I'm continuously checking every resource, every information on internet to troubleshoot this phone. My first priority is to remove that sms problem too. i haven't tried this rooting technique. first I'm making sure that i read each and every article about dell aero on internet because I'm more electronics field guy so dont know much about android programming and all...I'm checking all the Chinese pages (which i can search) for references so that i wont do any mistake and make my phone a brick...lol...My troubleshoot process should be fool proof.:fingers-crossed:.of-course I'll keep this thread updated as i can feel the pain which must be felt by hundreds of them who bought this phone....i'm new user so xda doesn't allow me to post links I'll try to send message of those links....work with me to troubleshoot this piece of ****....:highfive:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepnagi:
Really Disappointed

Hi ,

Recently ,I bought this phone and i am also on same boat as you people are discussing in here .Even I Send a Email to dell India regarding the problems and received a Insane message reply from Dell India .

" Dear Customer

This is to inform you that your phone carries AT&T warranty which is out of country phones hence would request you to get in touch with the dealer where you have purchased as we cannot support on this

Regards

Sowmya"

Now i am really disappointed with this phone and want to get Rid of these problems.:(

Is it possible to install Android version 2.2 through Flash installation and deleting the previous installation provided by Dell

Take care

Nagi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koustuv:
Some of the working solutions

Hi

1.First of all note that this Rs 5 deduction problem is not related to AT&T navigator, or any visible application eg gps or even your messaging app.

2.I am looking for a solution but I am unable to fix this as yet.

3.Till then, you can use your phone by

i) keeping balance less than Rs 5

ii) using minutes plan or some voucher to provide you call a min per paise instead of ruppes

iii) u can keep recharge voucher handy (or scratch their code and save somewhere in phone),and when you need to call for more minutes, use them.

iv) you can request your service provider to block your sms to that number or infact block all outgoing sms.

v) you can set your sms service number from some other phone to a very large number which renders it incorrect and block your sms application itself.

But friend none of this is a solution. I am afraid, I wont be able to get this bug corrected without any technical support from the manufacturers.

There are some attempts to root it,flash it, but there has not been achieved any success in this regard.So if you are not a geek dont try all those methods you will lose even whatever functionality you have in you phone.

As of now I can help only this much.But if anybody has any other point or method, then please let me know.

Thanks and regards

Koustuv
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurbagri:
HI Nagi,

I can feel your pain as I'm also the proud owner of this phone:D. there is no point that at&t or dell is going to help us because this phone is bought by these Indian sellers from china at throwaway prices and they sold it to us at huge profit. this phone was discontinued by dell way back 2009 or something but they still had stock of this phone which was unsold so they decided to sell it very cheap....now here gain is for these sellers who sold it to us and now they don't even know how to troubleshoot this phone's problems and we are at losing end, who bought this phone.....now don't worry I'm working on this phone since 1 month to troubleshoot..i think i'm very close..but i still have some software drivers and dell aero ROM 2.2 to be downloaded once i downloaded this stuff i will post the detail procedure to correct this phone....till den take care :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koustuv:
Hi Gurwinder

Hi Gurwinder,

You are saying that you are close to sloving the issue? Have you been able to root it? Could you please keep us updated, what you are doing

so that we dont repeat a mistake.

The first thing is are you able to root it?

Regards

Koustv
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepnagi:
Atlast, Find a solution to save 5 Rs :)

Hi Gurwinder,

I Come up with a Great idea and that's really work to save 5 Rs From F@*k Chinese Mafia ,who had installed a Malware in these creepy Dell Phones .

The Idea that come into my mind was to change the SMS reply center Number ,that each mobile operator install in their sims to send SMS to Central SMS center ,Changing the number through Dell phone was difficult, as these phones ROM are Custom Designed ,So what i did ,i replaced my Vodafone sim into a cheap java handset ,and in that phone went into message setting and replacing SMS center Number +919811009998 to +91981100 .Save the Setting

After that ,I placed the sim Back into dell Aero ,and tried to send the message to any of my contact .SMS Doesn't gone through :),This Idea is really a Manna from heaven for me and also for other Dell aero user facing same problem .

Advantage is that you are able to receive SMS & Disadvantage SMS will not go through your Phone ,But saving 20RS/day on unknown SMS will override the Disadvantage ,:laugh:

Until then , You people ,Keep on working with software problem and Please come up with a Reasonable solution

Take Care

Singh Nagi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurbagri:
yeah sucess is near

hi koustuv,

I'm not going to root this phone now firstly i will try to put original factory ROM on this phone (not AT&T customized one). i have read on various forums that this Factory ROM doesn't have those ****ing AT&T restrictions and that SMS bug, so yeah i have downloaded the FIREBOLT software used to put ROM on this phone. now problem is that i have windows 7 but i need windows xp for my phone to be detected in this software :eek:. i have also got the Factory ROM downloaded from internet. earlier i was searching for firebolt windows 7 drivers on borqs website but didn't find there nor it is available on any Chinese or Spanish forums. so finally i have decided to arrange windows xp from somewhere....don't worry this process is error free as lots of Chinese and Spanish guys have tested and tried this process :) as they have posted detailed procedure on those fourms....:good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurbagri:
cheers bro.....

hi deepnagi.

thanks so very much for your idea. i think this idea is going to save lot of hard earned money of us and will stop sending sms to those ****ing scamsters.....what an idea sir ji....:victory:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepnagi:
what is the process ???

Hi Gurbagri ,

Now ,I am using the Phone for last 2-3 days without any Problem of spending the money out of my pocket to those Scoundrels (Chinese Mafia) in form of SMS :D

Could you please let us know ,what is the Method of Flashing the ROM of this Phone using the Software that you discussed earlier .I do have XP windows on my Laptop ,so from where to download copy of Android 2.2 copy ? , and how to connect the phone in Installing mode to install the original version of Android ?

Actually ,I need to install some Software from 3 party Vendor and this phone is programmed to restrict other software out of Android market ,

Skype is not in Android Market ,it's So pathetic ,A Common and well renowned communication software not in this phone Android market .:(

Anyway ,Please Do reply the method to install ,As i am not a Tech Guy and i don't have a knowledge for installing process .

Regards

Deepnagi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurbagri:
Hey deepnagi i'm at work. I'll send u links once i'll be free.... :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hardeepbhare:
thanks for solution

Hi Nagi,

Thank you very much for this solution. atleast now balance is not deducting.

i hv taken bsnl 3g for this phone. how can i set 3g internet on this? please help if you can?

thanks in advance!

---------- Post added at 11:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 PM ----------

Hi Nagi,

Thank you very much for this solution. atleast now balance is not deducting.

i hv taken bsnl 3g for this phone. how can i set 3g internet on this? please help if you can?

thanks in advance!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepnagi:
Glad To hear!!

[/COLOR]Hi Nagi,

Thank you very much for this solution. atleast now balance is not deducting.

i hv taken bsnl 3g for this phone. how can i set 3g internet on this? please help if you can?

thanks in advance![/QUOTE]

Dear Hardeep,

That was nice, to hear from you that you are also free from the prejudice of Dell Mafia Group ,Who had already make a Ample amount of Money by selling the Chinese Phone ,and in contrast earning Money through a Daily SMS reply to some international number ,May be that SMS Number company is paying dell a commission for per SMS Received .

Anyway from now on ,we don't have to worry about SMS Problem..:)

Talking about the Internet Service ,Brother you had to update the Setting to use 3G connection ,I am sending you a Link just go through it and if doesn't work Call BSNL Customer care and ask for the Setting on Android .

bsnllive.info/howToaccess.html

Take care

Singh Nagi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsmsikar:
can we install gingerbread to this device ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurbagri:
not in this world...

there is no way in this world that makes it possible to install gingerbread on this piece of crap.i know it hurts but yes its true :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurbagri:
please inform

have you been able to run 3g on bsnl with this phone ?...please inform so that this issue can be marked closed
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurbagri:
Dell aero OS upload software

Dell aero uses Firebolt Software made by Borqs to upload operating system image on it or we can say put ROM on it. it is like the same as we install new windows on our pc's. here we use only windows CD to install OS on our computer hardware but in case of dell aero we need to use a software which helps us to put OS on phone hardware. now talking about Firebolt, getting Firebolt was not that easy i had to search whole lot of chinease websites to get it. it took me 15 days to locate a website from where i downloaded it. all of you guys annoyed with this silly phone dont worry there is a ray of hope that atleast we can remove that croupt OS with that international messages sending thing to a new fresh and clean ROM. however i am busy these days so today i will only put the Screenshots of Dell Aero in Flash mode and Firebolt software uploading ROM on Phone.

later process and links will be updated soon. Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepnagi:
Great..

Wonderful Job Gulbagri,

It seems that you are not to far from the pathetic problems that these Dell phones have ,and the only solution in my opinion is flashing the ROM .

looking at the pictures the dell phone is prompting that downloading is ON,so what was the result you achieve , after installing the Fresh Android and what Version ?

take care and share your Experience,

Deep Nagi
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karan5567:
Same problems are faced by my 2 close friends...We all are waiting for the solution.....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kakingarae:
dell aero

Dude any solution yet?:crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeLayne:
Do you hace the links for that rom? I already have firebolt and have tried other mff files, but none have worked.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurbagri:
here it is friend :)

http://www.4shared.com/rar/8jyfO_YU/Factory_Rom_Dell_Mini_3ix_14_B.htm

some Chinese sites links but i think we need to pay to download from these sites

http://115.com/file/bweshasf

http://115.com/file/dyft6y5m
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patonar:
All,

When I explore the device for the system image to pull using DD, I am not sure which one contains the fs to be mounted as /system. Basically trying to extract system.img from the stock Rom..

cat /proc/partitions

major minor #blocks name

179 0 30535680 mmcblk0

179 1 20480 mmcblk0p1

179 2 2048 mmcblk0p2

179 3 2048 mmcblk0p3

179 4 8192 mmcblk0p4

179 5 8192 mmcblk0p5

179 6 8192 mmcblk0p6

179 7 716800 mmcblk0p7

259 0 20480 mmcblk0p8

259 1 1433600 mmcblk0p9

259 2 27787247 mmcblk0p10

259 3 524288 mmcblk0p11

179 16 2048 mmcblk0boot1

179 8 2048 mmcblk0boot0
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ketut.kumajaya:
# ls -l /dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.1/by-name
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filthykid:
As the title suggests, I have just turned into an Andriod user...i.e.: this is my first ever andriod device. If it was not for Nexus 4's cutting-edge hardware+software combined with its PRICING (the major part), I wouldnt have bought an andriod phone.

Just want to know who else is on the same boat. There are a lot of questions running in my mind.. rooting.. kernel.. ROMs.. what not! May be by the passage of time I will learn all this and enjoy the journey of Andriod-world.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mackster248:
Welcome. You couldn't have picked a better android device to start off with.

If you have any questions regarding rooting or anything android in general feel free to PM me.

Good luck!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filthykid:
@ mackster248.

Thank you mate. I am obliged. Will surely contact if I plan on rooting.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshnichols189:
Feel free to contact me as well if you need to! Also don't be afraid to ask questions, just be sure to use the search function :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
Tip is since you're new. Don't use the toolkit, spend the time and learn about it to manually unlock the bootloader if you decide on flashing anything (custom rom, kernel, root). It's very simple to do and will help you in the long run. Check the forum sticky threads and there are tutorials on how to approach this.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] molesarecoming:
the previous one, galaxy nexus, was my first one. i couldn't see myself using gingerbread before, it was too ugly. when they got matias duarte and it started to look like something i made the jump and never looked back. i'd say use your nexus for a while. you can always root it easily, that wont be a problem, but why not enjoying stock android while its new and fresh for you. i mean, im all for rooting it but honestly, the time when a new android comes out and we don't have sources yet but we can't wait so we jump to I/O leaks or factory images, that is always the nicest.

although, yeah, i forgot about nex4's washed out colors........... maybe it makes sense to root it right away for that purpose since its gonna look ten times better when its calibrated. :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wisefire:
Welcome!

As zephiK said, try doing it all manually. Don't just find the automation scripts and use them. I started with the HTC Dream/G1, haven't looked back since. I must say android has changed a lot since the early days, but one thing has stayed the same, the knowledge I gained from having to do it manually from the get go, can roughly be applied to any android device. It largely helps you gain a better understanding of how the device works and what methods can be used to manipulate the software to do what you need, and want.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
Oh yeah! How could I forget. Unlock your bootloader manually DAY ONE, even if you don't decide to root.

Why? When you unlock your bootloader, it will wipe your phone's internals and data. So you might as well do it right away so if u do decide to tinker with your phone, you can always back up everything and make your transition very easy to do.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarcPlusTwo:
Hey there,

I got my Nexus just before Christmas and

I'm pretty happy with it! that's my first android device. Previously I've had an iPhone 4. For me screen might be even bigger but it's pretty much OK :P

I decided to try root a week ago and flashed AOKP three days ago. It is all fantastic! Compared with my nexus iPhone is like a piece of ****^^
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anwedr:
I too am a first time Android User and a proud owner of the Nexus 4.

It was quite a transition from Symbian to Android. Well, not really. :P

Now to figure out why I rooted my device last night.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riusaki:
My first android was the one and only T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream). Loved it to death. But I lost it while on trip to California in 2009. I was pissed about it for almost a year :crying:

Currently have the HTC Vision (G2). Wanting to get my hands on a N4 badly. I almost want to pull the trigger and buy an overpriced one on Amazon or eBay. I'm checking the Play Store everyday for it. Let's see if I can hold out.

BTW, just got a N7 yesterday. Rooted it the moment I got it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jutezak:
Android can do so much even on stock devices... I'd suggest trying it all out for a month or so before flashing kernels, etc. Just because there is so much to customize and try (and break... a bit) even without rooting.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrKaupo:
Well nexus4 is my first Android phone i bought myself, i have used before android. But owned only Nokia. After 2 weeks I am very happy and i think i won't regret chosing this over L920
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xerxesbenario:
me too!

hi all,

the nex4 has also pulled me from the grasp of Apple. Only had mine for about 3 hours so still learning it all, and its great!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sandeep_AV:
Root Process

I am new to android and need to know the step by step process of root. Like unlocking boot loader is the first step, second step ?? and so on.. Please give the step by step flow from scratch.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ijstyles:
Nexus 4 is also my first Android device, got it last 16th of December. The best Christmas gift I had for myself after awhile. Since then, I'm lovin it!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s2046:
You want this which has links to loads of info: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2010338

And this looks like it will be helpful for getting help from people: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45

I think it's really worth looking at all the different Nexus 4 subforums and reading the main threads, pretty much everything is covered. And if you don't understand something, if you post in the correct thread people will help you out with what you need.

Nexus 4 is my first android, coming after 4+ years of iPhone. I am blown away so far! And this forum is an amazing resource too :good:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filthykid:
I am flabbergasted to see the amount of people who have started their Andriod journey with N4.

Thank you all who r willing to help. And TBO, I loved the way how nicely you expressed your gesture of helping. Rarely we get to see that on XDA.

I do not plan to root the device as honestly I dont know the ABC of rooting ATM. So I will read read and read when i get time and if stuck somewhere, i will ask someone to help and then move on.

Buddy, by wiping the phone's internals & data, you mean it will free up some more space for us to use.. right?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filthykid:
Was just checking these links.. Very very useful. Thanks.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbucks911:
im also a little surprised about how many nexus 4 owners are new to android. i mean all of us android veterans know that its the best android phone right now, most people just coming in to android opt for easier to come by androids like the one x or the gs3, mainly because they dont know what to look for. for those just getting into android, you made the right choice!

my advice to you from hundreds of times flashing, wiping, restoring, and resetting my phones on various roms: go crazy now. try all of the different customizations, launchers, browsers, and all that. remember what you like and what seems to slow the phone down, drain the battery, or save battery and speed it up. once you have figured all this out, wipe it and start fresh, maybe try a custom rom and kernel if you want. put back the stuff you like. after you get bored, do it again! at this point, ive pretty much realized the best thing for me is to just keep my phone as vanilla as possible, no 3rd party launchers, keyboards, dialers, etc, but ive tried them all! its just easier to set up that way, and ends up with a fast and seamless experience. everybodies different though, and thats the wonder of android
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albundy2010:
Its a combination of people sick of iOS and the iPhone , carrier contracts and the off contract price that bring them over.

The perfect storm.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] resynx:
So to all first time Android users, what are your first impressions so far :D
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matrix0886:
If it hadn't been for the Nexus 7, and then the pricing of the N4 AND it being carrier unlocked, I would probably not be sticking with Android. I'd end up jumping ship to the new Blackberry. My first Android phone was the awful G2x. The longer I kept it, the more I wanted to get away from Android. But then I bought the Nexus 7...and that led me to wanting the Nexus 4. So I got it and now I can't imagine going to any other phone OS. Now, I always have either my N4 or my N7 by my side. Now that I have Android devices that don't suck, I can actually play around with and enjoy this OS.

I was a bit disapointed when my N4 wouldn't connect to wifi (something my G2x wouldn't do either) but I found the Wifi Manager app on the market and now i'm good to go. Didn't think it was worth RMAing for.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amfire of Light:
Had HTC wildfire before this but could do very little with it cause of the processor. Android was still a lot of fun, rooting and installing apps and trying to get the best off your device has the ultimate thrill. Now with my nexus 4 I'm experiencing an android awakening here, so many possibilities! Mostly reading up on the different threads and now decided to put Faux's kernel and upgrade to xylon rom! just try it guys, this community has one of the most active forums in the world and the devs are always nice to noobs like me!:victory:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Humu Toor:
This is also my first android device, came from blackberry (yeah I know). I love this phone, I've had it for about 3 weeks now and have unlocked the bootloader, rooted and am about to install my first custom rom, just doing some research first. Open to any suggestions if anyone has any preferences, been reading up on cm and aokp.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] resynx:
Good job on unlocking and rooting your phone so quickly! :victory:

I would definitely have to recommend Paranoid Android. Check it out, it's like no other ROM out there ;)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filthykid:
I have seen people rooting their devices and then bricking them. I am somewhat scared to root ATM :( lol
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El Daddy:
Just read the stickies, don't use a toolkit, don't do anything crazy and you'll be fine. :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] filthykid:
Yeah, m still reading stuff ATM. Been watching some youtubes videos too.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matrix0886:
Why does everyone keep saying not to use a toolkit? I used Wugfresh's toolkit both on my N7 and N4 with no problems.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eric-1987:
Same. My experience with that toolkit was extremely positive. I have never rooted/unlocked/rom'd a phone so quickly before. You literally almost don't have to think.