yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] Chrizzly92:
download mtk droid tools, mt6577 drivers and SP Flash Tool. make a readback of your boot.img and recovery.img first with flashtool (i made a tutorial in ULEPHONE/STAR N9770 thread) and let mtk tools modify your boot.img. flash the modified image with flashtool and you can obtain root with mtk tools. before rooting, make a backup first!!! if you will brick your device, you can not get any help here. read the tutorial carefully and refer to it step-by-step. [MENTION=5302567]princenoada[/MENTION]: download a recovery meant for YOUR device first and flash it through SP Flashtool. you can get into recovery by holding VOL-UP and PWR.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] revs9k01:
Can I just root my phone and then install an App2SD app on my phone in order to start using my sd card as the primary storage?

Has anyone done this before?

Is this possible?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] sky1193:
Still doesn't work as far as I know. I use this. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1410262

Incorrectly spelled on my stock rooted Sprint Note II
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkManX4lf:
Anyone manage to get directory bind to work? I'm rooted and using CM10.1. I successfully binded a directory for Asphalt 7 but everytime I launch the game, it asks me to download the game files and it just goes into the internal sd card.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] DarkManX4lf:
Anyone?

I tried other apps to move gameloft game data to the external sd like gl2sd but it doesn't work with android 4.2.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] linds0r:
For those of you serial flashers out there, what are the pluses and minuses of the different 4.2 roms? Let's hear your experiences and recommendations.

Please let us know about performance, battery life, stability, and features, and please let us know if any of those might be affected by a custom kernal or settings. Thanks guys!

Task's AOKP:

Illusion CM 10.1:

Liquid Smooth:

Vanilla Rootbox:

Slim Bean:

Bajee AOKP:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dxwilliams40:
All of them have bugs but they have cutting edge features that allow you to live with some issues. It really depends on how you use your phone. You really need to test drive them for yourself.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] linds0r:
Of course. It's just that I know many people have already flashed them all, and I was hoping knowledgeable sources would share their experiences with respect to how they use their phones. Crowd-sourcing, man. Share the knowledge.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] peneoark:
Try them all and stop when you find one you like.

No need to continue this thread.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] xxsicknessxx:
Of ones you listed I like AOKP best. Its just clean. IT feels polished.... Deff a possible daily driver if you don't mind bluetooth problems (which might be fixed by now anyway) point is its a good rom. However the one you didn't list in my title is JELLYBAM

Which I use and love. Its not as polished its a mix of 3 sorces... but its dam good.... plus best bat life I have got from a rom Unless you want one thats stripped down (then you can get more bat life) but I like to use my S3 and I enjoy hell out of it... anyway k

Try jellybam.... if its to not the norm for you just go with AOKP or Im sure cm10 be fine too... I never tried them though..

Later bro. There all good in there own way. Try a few its as simple as a back up lol
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] whod:
I've also tried Jellybam for a few days and battery life has surpassed the other roms I've tried (Tasks' AOKP and Liquidsmooth which I've used for about a month each). I mostly use my phone for web browsing, sms, and skype. I do not call much. I was pretty shocked that I was still at 60% after a day (used about 2 hours of screen time). I've also used ktoonsez kernel with the same settings for each rom.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DarthDerron:
+1, this thread isn't really necessary. You could just take some time and cycle through them until you find a good one. Only then will you have your answer.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] arminyack:
all I want to know is do any of those have good, working bluetooth audio?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jridda10121:
I think tasks Rom is the most supported but I don't use Bluetooth but if you do search the thread about people who do you might find a good Rom. I love aokp and tasks been my daily driver with updates always for about two months I can't go back to touch wiz I tried. Task and I use ktoonz kernel. Either way the built in kernel is fine I just like under clocking and when playing need for speed over clocking is nice to have hope I helped typing on phone sorry for errors.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Clark Joseph Kent:
OP these two posts sum it up...Thread Closed and Thank You.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] yelrx8:
I just want to confirm the FreedomPop ubee PXU1964 / Clearwire Atlas stick USB dongle works with the Nexus10 with Craig Gomez's latest AOSP ROM/kernel.

I plugged the FreedomPop stick to the N10 with a generic USB OTC adapter.

I had to login (via 192.168.14.1) and change the IP address mode to "NAT", but that was it.

With FreedomPop's plans, its nice to be in a 4G Clearwire area! :laugh:

I'll try to report back on power draw, which is my big concern since I can't charge as the same time.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] lKBZl:
Get a pogo cable for 20$ and your done :) pogocable.com
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Joescan:
Get a Pogo Charger
[Nexus 10 Accessories] tyhe314:
Did you have to root it in order to install that ROM?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] espionage724:
You don't have to root to install any ROM. Can just go straight to bootloader, unlock it, flash custom recovery, clean up data, either adb push necessary zip's for a custom ROM to /sdcard or put them on a flash drive, flash them, done.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] tyhe314:
how do yiu get one of those usb adapters?
[Nexus 10 Accessories] yelrx8:
usb otg, use google
[Nexus 10 Accessories] tyhe314:
I mean the internet adapter. Can't seem to find it on their website.
[Nexus 10 Accessories] Admiral688:
FreedomPOP USB

I got this working with my TF201 also. I'd like to get this working with my tp-link tl-mr3040 as well but I'm not having any luck with it.

If anyone gets this type of setup working please let me know.
[HTC Radar] ghotox:
Iam using Win 7.5. So is there anyway to upgrade to android or Win 7.8??
[HTC Radar] mughalgxt:
Since the official 7.8 isn't out yet, your only option is custom firmware. For that you need to downgrade your spl to 2.05, there are many guides to follow, including some in this forum. Includes the RUU for the 2.05 spl, try running it with your phone in download mode, both volume buttons and power button pressed together, for some thats it, than flash hard spl and you are able to install any custom rom. If you are prompted with error message while flashing spl, than make a gig (Y cable, gold card) with explanation and video tutorials in this forum.

Next time try searching before boldly opening a new thread.:cyclops:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lgarciattt:
Just recently flashed EMBRYO 6 on my t989. Everything seams to work fine but the phones will vibrate twice pause and vibrate once more then stop and after 15 seconds repeat again. If the screen locks it will do this one more time then stop. Turned off all vibrating options and still the same thing. Any ideas? I flashed with CWM and TWRP same thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] icenight89:
is it just randomly doing it, when u get a text? call?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lgarciattt:
Since the times it boots, it will vibrate for a second twice pause then vibrate again, if I start typing the vibrate will work normally. And the typing vibration goes off when I select it to off, but the other randoms ones still does it.

Edit:It seems something was crashing in the background. Flashed 6.1.1 and now worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Apaco:
Hello all,

I've searched and read but an answer has alluded me...

I've recorded some videos and cannot see them from my PC when I connect via USB. I can see them in ES File Explorer in /storage/extSdCard/DCIM/Camera/. I can see them if I copy them up to the SD card root. I can see the pictures in the DCIM/Camera/ folder. I can see a dummy .txt file I created and copied to that folder but I cannot see the MP4 video files in the /storage/extSdCard/DCIM/Camera/ folder. :confused:

Why and can I change this?

I'm rooted with CleanROM 4.0.5 using Nova Launcher, Oh ya, and I can only connect my phone in PTP mode. My phone immediately switches to PTP mode when I plug it in and it bounces back to PTP if I try to select MTP mode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Apaco:
So this is resolved...kinda. It was caused by being in PTP mode.

I did a clean install. Conected via MTP mode and could see the mp4s. Changing to PTP I could no longer see the mp4s.

My phone again was stuck in PTP mode. Cleared and flashed again and now I can connect in MTP mode.

It's all good now but why does the phone get stuck in PTP mode?

Sent from my SCH-I605
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eBoody:
Its some bug of some sort. I havent read about a reason but the only solution ive seen elsewhere was to do what you did, wipe and reflash =/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] zaselim:
Hello everyone, i have Blu ray rip mkv (from 20-40gb each mkv) in my usb hdd, when i play it on my Galaxy note 2 the video runs fine but without audio and when the video starts a msg appear at the bottom says something about only video is playing. I have MX player pro, PlayerPro, Real Player and i tried on all of them and on defualt video player as well. The funny thing is the tv series episodes like vampire diaries, mentalist, big bang theory i download in 720p rip mkv(from 900mb to 1.5gb) it runs perfectly. Is there some sort of codecs i need for the audio in Blu ray rips i'm trying to play or some other player.

I'll be very grateful for help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] sic_lic1o1:
try bsplayer.

I tried all the apps you mentioned with no luck. Bsplayer can play everything i got in my video library.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] zaselim:
ok I will, Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nmw407:
I use dice player. It's played anything I've thrown at it so far and it has a pop up feature as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] gr8_gamer:
With MX Player Pro try going into settings and changing it from H/W to S/W.. That's what I use and everything I watched plays just fine
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] boodies:
bs player handsdown. i tried them all, non of them would play DTS audio mkv file except bs player. unfortunately, stock samsung has better video quality but no sound lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] myktek:
Actually the stock player should be able to handle them.

I have mx player installed and bs player also.

One thing that bs player has that others don't, playing videos over a Windows share. You can play music videos back to back without needing to select the next song.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] cobraboy85:
Both myself and my brother have played mkv files on our devices with no issues. I have the note II and he has an s III .... not sure what the issue is you are having but I don't think it is the video player... I use stock, so does he.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] braintez:
+1 for BSPlayer, also consider Archos with the additional Codec Add-on

I've found that on my version of the Note II, MXPlayer Pro, the default Video Player, IMToo, all did not work because of the lack of an AC3 codec.

The ones that worked were:

- Archos Video Player (with the Codec Add-On installed)

- BSPlayer

- VLC, however does not play .m4v files

- XBMC, however lags on playback

In the end it was between Archos and BSPlayer. The Archos Player has a better UI along with the ability to bookmark within the video. BSPlayer has the capability of resizing the video to any size, and locking the aspect ratio on-screen. It also connects to opensubs.org to download external subs on the fly, if needed.

Being an XBMC / OpenELEC user, since I'm comfortable with the interface and the plug-in system, I'm hoping that it will be optimized for Android in the future. When that day comes, I will switch back to XBMC. But for now, I flip back between Archos and BS Player.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] zaselim:
Thanks for your help guys, my problem is solved
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] prepaidguy9081:
Mx player

Sent from my SGH-T889
[Acer Iconia A500] ktmdave7:
This 1st Release is 100% fine. (nothing wrong)
[Acer Iconia A500] ktmdave7:
If u can do it on a STOCK Acer ROM, then it SHOULD be possible... u need to Google Search that MOD... My ROM is STOCK based with OC Kernel.

EDIT: for post below...I made that "Optional Download : ! Removed Files" to manually add back 1 or a few files.

If I added all removed files back, what would be the point of making this SLIM ROM, it would be all STOCK.

Instructions on POST #2
[Acer Iconia A500] xaoc747:
Please make flashable zip from this - Optional Download: ! Removed Files!

Thank you!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] erupe:
Does this Rom have the Acer ring?
[Acer Iconia A500] ktmdave7:
Doesn't have Acer Ring. STOCK Acer A500 never came with Acer Ring....

Acer Ring <- Notice it says "Acer Ring update for Acer Iconia A20x/A21x/A51x/A70x series tablet." NOT A50x (not A500, A501)
[Acer Iconia A500] erupe:
Good. I never liked that ring. Will give this ROM a try thank you.
[Acer Iconia A500] themono:
When you say Everything Works, does that include the dock accessory?
[Acer Iconia A500] ktmdave7:
It is STOCK slim.. Meaning Lots of bloatware removed +.

Some things you'll want to add from market like File Manager, Music Player, Video Player...I give recommended files.

I have used this ROM for over 1 yr. I updated many .apk's since the start.

Check bottom of Post #1 to see all removed files. More info on Post #2

Dock Accessory...Don't see files that I removed, affecting it.

I have "! Removed Files" in post #1 (Instructions Post #2), If you want to manually add back anything!

Edit : for post below... There is a LINK on post #1 of the OC Kernel.

I believe it should be fine (HDMI mirroring, Netflix, OC to 1.5 Ghz, and All Apps, I've tested so far are great)
[Acer Iconia A500] themono:
The dock requires support in the kernel, so I'm just looking to check that the custom kernel you're using hasn't removed support for it?
[Acer Iconia A500] blcklab:
Hdmi working ?
[Acer Iconia A500] ktmdave7:
HDMI Mirroring works EXCELLENT! (no problems)

Yes works great... I Use it all the time with Netflix on HDMI port 50" TV (great picture, no dragging, slowing, NO PROBLEMS)...thru WiFi signal

- I get 3-4 90 minute movies on same battery (not plugged in).

- I believe the screen stays on whole time. (if you try to turn screen off on tablet, to save battery, you'll loose picture ?)
[Acer Iconia A500] skurtov:
This is great! Great job on the rom!
[Acer Iconia A500] themono:
You might want to try this out - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nkahoang.screenstandby - gets great results for me.
[Acer Iconia A500] xanlexian:
Is there a mirror of your ROM anywhere? I've been periodically trying to download for the last few days and each time androidfilehost.com has been down.

Thank you!

*EDIT* -- finally managed to get the server while its up. Downloading now!

*2nd Edit* -- Fantastic ROM! Love it! Thanks for putting this together
[Acer Iconia A500] dadecamp:
Problem with twrp 2.3.3.0

Hi, I would like to try this ROM on my a500, but have an issue with the twrp that I could use some help with. I came from Thor 1.7.3 touch recovery and changed per the op instructions to twrp. When I do a backup, it seems to run ok but when it is done it says it failed and gives this error:

E: unable to mount '/data'

I went to the Mount tab and it won't let me check the Mount Data box.

It does show a backup file in the backup folder but not sure if it is any good so I don't want to proceed with flashing ROM until I resolve this issue. Please help.
[Acer Iconia A500] dadecamp:
Just to let everyone know, I reinstalled my old recovery, thor 1.7.3, then installed this rom without any issues. It is running ok so far.:thumbup:
[Acer Iconia A500] ktmdave7:
Solution to see if Recovery WIpes All (like it is suppost to)

Edit : read POST above... (cool, I left text here...rather then type "Removed") my response took long I guess..LOL

I've had that problem before, I've tested so much on this Tablet, Samsung Galaxy S3 Cell, and (HTC EVO 4G of past)...

Possibly problems ? (just guessing)...

can't remember exactly problem..(had it about 4-5 times lifetime)... guessing the Micro SDCard is too large (for recovery)

-example if you tried 8GB or 16GB might work...32GB wouldn't work for me on some Devices (sometimes on some recoveries)

-if I had another SDcard, that fixed it for recovering...

you can use any recovery, that you want to use, HOWEVER, I noticed, they don't ALL WIPE the best..

-I've seen on more than 2 other recoveries ..files left behind after 3x wiping. so right away I only use TWRP...

I suggest, you try the recovery you feel comfortable with (but try to verify that all files get Removed...if you are able to check)

-what I always do with other recoveries..is wipe EVERY SINGLE thing (except Ext. SDCARD) and then Make Nandroid backup

-then later when you boot up and are on OS, check the Backup file and see if it is EMPTY

-after doing this many times, I can tell, what recoveries are good and not... Been so long (since other recoveries) my memory is not sharp... BUT I KNOW I'm correct in info given.

*** You can also NOT wipe Internal (data\media) like Internal SDCARD.

- I have noticed on ONLY 3-4 occasions lifetime, where I had to wipe Internal everything. So maybe test without WIPE'ing all 1st.

- If problem, then complete Wipe, re test, then post PROBLEM.
[Acer Iconia A500] dadecamp:
Only a 16gb sd card.

I did the wipes three times but was not able to check. So far it is working fine. If I do have problems I will retry the twrp.
[Acer Iconia A500] JesseAaronSafir:
Hey why is it that "Market" isn't upgraded to "Play Store"? Also, why can't I upgrade "Titanium Backup"? I installed your ROM this morning and was able to restore all my apps with Titanium Backup. So far everything looks okay except that scrolling through my apps in the drawer seems pretty laggy.
[Acer Iconia A500] ivan69_mi:
Hi

Is this ROM compatible with A501 or (probably yes, just for confirmation) installing it I'll loose 3G functionality?

Any way to make it works?

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] ktmdave7:
Google play store AKA "Market" is the most current version 3.10.10...

Did you notice it's also INVERTED? (black background) (YouTube is also Inverted and has different ICON...Blue)

-Awesome Don't you think? Saves battery...Your welcome! It's only a Name.

It's not Laggy to me, maybe WIPE ALL in recovery, if yours in LAGGY

To Remove or Replace Titanium Backup...

1) Download File Manager from Market...File Manager - Settings - "Root Explorer" + "Mount System Folders" <-check these 2 boxes to Modify any SYSTEM Files

2) Rename system\app\TitaniumBackupRoot.apk to TitaniumBackupRoot.apk.OUT

3) Reboot. Poof it's Gone!

*** Download newest version 6.0.1 from Market (Optional)

*** Later after you see what you missed, rename it back, to have back in ROM. Lets not SPOIL this for everyone plz! Shhhhh!

for Acer A501, I believe you can edit this line in build.prop...

ro.carrier=wifi-only

- Google search to find exact code..probably has 3G in code somewhere!

- Or look at a stock Acer A500 and see what they use in build.prob. That will be correct line I bet.
[Acer Iconia A500] armada786:
Hold on, you're making false claims! While it is true that inverted gapps save power on AMOLED displays, due to black using very little power, its the opposite on a regular LCD display. White takes the least power, since light passes through unmolested. Black however takes more power due to needing to send an electric charge to cause the liquid crystals to block light. If you want to keep using them because they look cool, that's fine, though.
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
No No and No.

The build.prop ro.carrier entry was for the 501 roms so that the phone wasn't constantly looking for a GSM connection on a 500, resulting in unnecessary battery drain. Has absolutely no bearing on this particular rom, so forget about build.prop.

Google search won't tell you anything.

The 501 has to have changes in several files. Like Settings and most likely SystemUI. Plus a few other additions.

Not to mention certain permissions.

Oh, also, 501 uses a different GPS radio.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] nifterific:
Battery life is unacceptable on this rom. Wen't from 80% to 40% in 10 hours with no use (while I was sleeping). I get random wake ups constantly. I know the go to cop out response is going to be "it's one of your apps" but none of these apps did this on my last rom.
[Acer Iconia A500] nifterific:
The screen is using up all my battery, like I said I'm having random wake ups that I never had on my previous rom. I can provide a screen shot if you really want, but the screen is 70%, wifi is 9%, idle is 15%.

I did 6 wipes (did the triple wipe twice) before flashing. I suppose there is a possibility of TiBu causing this, as I did do a full restore of my user apps (I never restore system apps). The only difference in user apps between this rom and my last one is that I'm using the stock browser instead of Chrome.
[Acer Iconia A500] ktmdave7:
After fresh install all settings done above,

Installed ...File Manager HD, TB, Dice Player + Plugin, PlayerPro + DSP Pack, Netflix, Pandora, RootDim, SetCPU

with tablet at 100% , then unplugged (Wi-FI off)

after 14 hours 98% (all 100% usage to tablet idle)

look at both screenshots (Apps installed, Battery Drainage)

So, 100% not the ROM or Dev's Fault.

I'll leave Wi-fi on next time...and Repost Battery Drain in 1 day (if i don't use tablet)
[Acer Iconia A500] nifterific:
I'll have to go through and verify my settings for everything, but usually with wifi on and the tablet idling I'll get about a 1% drain per hour (if I sleep 8 hours I'll go from 100 to 92, sleeping 10 hours I'll go from 100 to 90). I consider that acceptable battery drain. I always have my wifi set to disconnect while idle, and I know this works as I have to give it a second to reconnect (if I don't unlock the tablet it won't find wifi, I just have the battery icon at the bottom). I'll try your settings and see if how my battery life improves. I have a lot of games I don't want to lose my saves for, so if this doesn't fix it I'll wipe again and only restore my games (data only, I'll install them fresh).
[Acer Iconia A500] Hubelbert:
Installed this Rom today because most JB Roms have some more or less severe issues like Wifi Problems or Browser freezes.

Hope this one is fast and stable.

The first impression is very Good.
[Acer Iconia A500] nifterific:
Well, my battery drain is back to normal using your settings, as well as going into individual apps and changing some settings.

I've had by tablet sitting next to my computer and I'm averaging 3 random wake ups an hour, also something that never happened with these apps on TO's rom. When it woke up the running apps were as follows-

Settings, Sonic 4 epII, Google Voice, Facebook, Amazon App Store, Google Services, Simple Image Wallpaper (it lets you set an entire picture without cropping as a live wallpaper), and Android Keyboard.

Going into battery I'm not sure what's causing the wake ups, as none of those apps are using my battery.

73% screen, 14% idle, 7% wifi, 2% Android OS, 2% Mediaserver (not even sure why that is using battery, I'm not connected to any media servers).

Based on how long things have been running it's either Sonic 4, Amazon App Store, or Facebook. I'll uninstall then reinstall Facebook and Amazon and hopefully that fixes it. I really don't want to lose my Sonic 4 save.