yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LBJM:
For me it starts with smart battery monitor. From there adfree, screen filter, fbreader, wsj tablet app, alarm clock xtreme, rotation locker, vzw backup assistant, winamp, extra media scanner (for adding flac files), chess free, flash player, and the pulse app for other news. I game on my pc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eikast:
Aside from the conventional must have apps

MX player, Cerberus (flash this bad boy), mighty text, keep safe, Pageonce, GPS fix, App Protector, snapseed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chefdave12118:
Root explorer!!! The less I have to use my PC the better.

Edit. Does my 64g class 10 SD card count as an app? :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mac of York:
I never bought Root explorer... seemed a bit basic when I tried it out on a friend's phone. I used ES File Explorer for the longest time (best free FM ever). But now I use Solid Explorer... it's amazing <3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chefdave12118:
Yeah. I guess its all personal preference. I've used file explorer since the OG Evo days so this is what I'm used to. And yes!!!! I'm a fan of solid explorer also.

---------- Post added at 02:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:52 PM ----------

I meant root explorer not file explorer. Xda app won't let me edit my post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bjtcars:
Same here a longtime ES File Explorer user and very happy with it but decided to check out the free trial of Solid Explorer and never looked back. Great App.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] blackbass595:
I've had Cerberus for a long long time...its pretty funny when you confront someone about picking up your phone and they say no then you show em the PIC of them holding it trying to unlock it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] eikast:
Lol. I set the failed attempts to two before it takes a picture. I had to make a new Gmail for Cerberus though. The last thing that I want is a thief to see email notifications from Cerberus. I have app Protector; it password locks certain apps whenever the phone is awaken from sleep, so I don't have to worry about a thief accessing personal information.

What I love about Cerberus is that it's cheap at only $5 for a life time license that supports up to five devices. I use to use cylay on my iPhone and it cost like $10–20 for like 3-6 months with less features.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] blackbass595:
Yeah I have mine set to 3. I just use the pattern and I screw up on occasion. I was having to look at my ugly grill on pics in emails. What I don't like is the fact that I could keep the GPS off on my thunderbolt and it would auto activate from a PC. This phone will not auto activate.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] soulesschild:
I have Cerebus as well and I haven't been able to get it to use the front camera when taking pictures. What settings did you guys use?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] blackbass595:
These settings cause it when the wrong code is entered

Edit: just played with it and it seems the phone was messed up on its wrong code count. I entered 9 wrong Patterns and after the 9th it said I entered 5 wrong to wait for 30 seconds. Cerb should've taken 3 pics but only took one. I rebooted and all seems fine now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] :
That app appears very useful, I've seen it help someone find a stolen phone. Long story short he ended up going to the guys house showing him a picture of the thief when the password was wrong. :)

Does the app remain on constantly leading to battery drainage?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] blackbass595:
I'm using it and get 7+ hours screen on time. I think its a very very minimal app
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rfvalerio:
Hi friend, i have a problem, i did install a rafael kernel and my sim contacts disappear.

Please Help...
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-fany:
AW: Sim card contacts disappear

This is a problem from the kernel

Save your contacts to sdcard if you are on stock kernel again

And please search before posting BECAUSE THIS IS POSTED 500 TIMES (soory for the loud words)

And questions have to be here
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikhil_dabral_29:
Post ur questions here...

More help will come..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2089279
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android-fany:
AW: Sim card contacts disappear

I already posted it
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikhil_dabral_29:
:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brijeshep:
Rafael's & Hell Lock's Kernel have the issue to read Contacts from SIM, but the Stock Kernel can read SIM Contacts.

Try to flash Stock Kernel

or Try these ROMs based on Stock Kernel

Ace-i-Sure v.5.0.0

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2013936

Simplicity v4

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2041264
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dNik17:
Its a feature of the custom kernel (Y)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sirx7:
I updated my phone to Jedi Jelly.. However after the install, i cannot add my google account as it forces me to use wifi, and no wifi service availble

My plan through telus has lots of data, is there a way to add google account without being forced to use wifi only?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] richardlibeau:
Could be but not that I know of unless you can do it using gmail account somewhere on the web
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sirx7:
I need to sync my phone with my google account, so I don't know how the web would help with that.

I am trying to go to setting > add account > google.. then it asks me new or existing, I select existing then it goes to wifi page and says scanning... the next arrow is grey out, as there is no active wifi for me to select
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] meekrawb:
You should not need WiFi to add an account. Can you use the web browser with WiFi off?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] GaidinBDJ:
Do you have a normal data connection? I'm not familiar with the specific ROM you're using, but It's usually designated by a letter appearing near your signal meter on the top right side. If you're not getting any data connection at all, you may want to try updating/changing your radio.

Radio for the T989 are available:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1895400
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] don728871:
You need to flash a tel us radio and get a APN for mobile
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] richardlibeau:
Basically i am saying try data or web to access gmail. Not 100% sure since I have never had the problem. I always have wifi
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sirx7:
That was it the radio was wrong so i was not getting data service, Thank you. :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gionee p2:
do one need a wifi connection to sign in for google accounts

I can't sign in to google accounts without wifi .....whenever i try to do so my phone ask's me me to choose from existing user or new user, and no matter what i choose ,it asks me to choose wifi network. please help:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sirx7:
Did you check the radio to match your service provider (see above posts)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mwondha:
Yes you can

Before you go ahead to try to add the gmail account to your android, please confirm and make sure your Data connection is on. Most of my clients with the problem had not realized that the data connection of their phones was off. Hope it helps
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ShaDisNX255:
Also, make sure you have the APN correctly configured, or that you have an APN active to begin with. You can check this in the Settings>Mobile Network>Acces Point Names

If there is nothing checked there, you need to configure APN's, a quick google can help you with your network APN
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iampatricktan:
it should be normal to use either wifi or local connection using (sim card) to log in or downloading in PlayStore. Just make sure your access points are correct so that when connecting there will be no problem.
[LG Optimus 2x] paleee:
Hey Optimus users,

I'm using CM10 on new bootloader and I have a strange problem: around 30 % of my calls end right after 2 seconds the call was estabilished. So I call someone, hear "hello" and call ends. My previous system was CM7 and it was flawless, no call disconnections so it's obviously not a hardware related error.

I tried every method, changed baseband, ril, erased cal data etc.

Can someone help me analyzing the log file I (alogcat) made? I'm unfamiliar with at commands etc. :(

Here's the file: http://paleee.hu/alogcat.txt

Maybe the answer is hiding between the (logcat) lines...

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Leandro_grilo:
hello guys, today I tried to update my p6210, would give download version 4 of the sammobile, went to odin, already have some experience, however had stopped in the section re-partition, hence I removed the cable (after waiting a 5min , this screen), and give no more called. already removed the battery for a reset and nothing. the pc does not recognize, or anything, and he's no sign of life. someone there has a tip to solve?

PS. I'm desperate because I just bought ....
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] RavenY2K3:
You're in the wrong section for a start, you haven't flashed the wrong thing by accident have you?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Leandro_grilo:
I'm sorry for being in the wrong section, was not my intention, I used the correct FW. however as he said in RE_PARTITION not continued, so I pulled the cord and not turned over. or nothing appears on the screen, PC also does not recognize.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] RavenY2K3:
Does it not show any signs of life whatsoever? Have you tried putting it on charge over night and seeing if there is any charge at all in the morning?

It may be too FUBAR to do anything with. Or It may only need to have the battery changed with a full one and reflashed, but that will void warranty getting to the battery, if you do that (if it's a sealed unit like the GT-P7500) It may just be best to send it in for service by Samsung.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jumpman1229:
I tried searching around for this and got nothing. I've been on the hunt for some time now but I am wondering if anyone has found this yet
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] photogkaram:
I found it!!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/31/6yby7usy.jpg
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jumpman1229:
That's close but that seems to be a zoomed in, cropped version
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jomari29:
this one is the closest thing....

http://i.imgur.com/L5KCu.jpg
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jumpman1229:
Thank you so much!!! That's closer to it
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fushla:
AW: Has anyone been able to find this wallpaper?

That's neat ^^ thank you sir!

Edit: I have to correct myself, it's awesome! Looks really nice!
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Juventus1897:
Hi,

I have a HTC Legend which for no apparent reason has started to boot loop. It was working fine, no problems what so ever until this started happen.

Anyone know what problem might be. Your help will be much appreciated.

Thanks
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranger4740:
I take it this phone is stock standard, never rooted, and never had custom rom ever.

One thing to do is goto the recovery mode and do a factory reset, if this doesn't help then you may have luck doing Htcdev unlock, but as your not rooted and can't boot the genuine method probably wont work, the method put forth by blay0 may work.

Causes my opinion is some memory blocks in system partition have gone bad and the rom data corrupt which would explain bootloop.
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Juventus1897:
Cheers mate, got it working. Thanks for your help.
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranger4740:
Excellent!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] tdrussell:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/01/1...-2-receiving-surprise-update-to-build-vrall4/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Probably exynos patch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] imnuts:
Can someone grab the update.zip file and post it here?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] omgitswes:
Was just about to ask about this. I just got the update but I'm rooted so it failed, just wanted to see if it's anything worthwhile unrooting for
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
As long as you have a custom recovery it won't install.

So...someone capture the update URL by doing a logcat

adb shell logcat > logcat.txt, accept update and post it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Too bad you didn't logcat it.

Check your /cache for files.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] vtec2k7:
Freakin website for info about it doesnt work either. verizonwireless.com\galaxynotellsupport is in the update page but cant tell if the "ll" is LL's or II's. Why wouldnt they just put the number 2 to eliminate issues. either site doesnt work. That is just ridiculously stupid web admins.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] omgitswes:
Not sure how to do a logcat. Nothing is in my cache though

yeah I tried all of the combinations none worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SeanPlunk:
It just failed on my phone. Unfortunately I can only defer it for 5 days, but by then I figure a workaround will be found.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AdamHLG:
The update installs Google Wallet.

Kidding.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Too bad you didn't logcat it either.

Did you check /cache for any files?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ILMF:
Hopefully this is what you need.

Looks like I was able to get the update.zip as well, gimmie a minute and I'll post that too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Unfortunately, no. It doesn't contain the needed info :( I need a full logcat.

Thanks for trying! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ryngds:
This was in /cache also the update only allows you to defer for 5 days so hopefully we can figure out what it does
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] universexda:
I'm thinking that if, as I did, you gained root via the ExynosAbuse exploit application if you turn off the patch but keep root active (in the application settings) that will allow Verizon to patch the exploit however you'll still have root. I think this is correct but I'm not sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Niko49:
Here is the update. The file is downloaded to /cache/fota
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Thanks!

I will let you know whats in it. The first thing I see, is a new bootloader. We can imagine why.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Ok updated are:

1. Phone

2. MMS

3. SystemUI

4. Settings

5. Modem

6. Bootloader

7. Browser

8. Contacts

9. HiddenMenu (maybe)

10. libbcc.so.sha1

11. kernel

I don't know what the updates are, I am going by patch size.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] crcpeach:
I'm rooted on stock with a few tweaks - nothing I can't live without. The initial update failed. I saved root using Voodoo, unrooted, and tried the update again. It failed the second time. I'm not inclined to do anything else until I see what the update entails and if we can retain root. I like my root :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stkiswr:
I used exynos abuse apk to achieve root. Then ota root keeper to protect it. I have many disabled apps and installed the ota with no issue and restored root fine.

I never unrooted either.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Are you liking the locked bootloader?

:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stkiswr:
Lol didnt bother me. 7 hrs screen time is fine with me :) I just wanted lmt launcher for this large device
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bsweetness:
Whether or not OTA RootKeeper could restore root gained from the Exynos Abuse one-click method after the OTA was exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stkiswr:
Re: VRALL4 rolling out now apparentlyVRALL4 rolling out now apparently

I did not patch the exploit. Just rooted. But yes it did retain root for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] y8s:
they are capital "eyes". The URL redirects to this:

http support.verizonwireless .com/system_update/galaxynote2.html

PDF of "Benefits": http support.verizonwireless .com/pdf/system_update/galaxy-note-2.pdf

PDF of "instructions": http support.verizonwireless .com/pdf/system_update/galaxy-note-2-instructions.pdf

(sorry. noob. can't post links. remove the spaces)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dionysos803:
the update file can be found at by using root explorer:

/cache/fota/update.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TechBSwift:
Dud you like a ghost, you pop in and out of the scene lol lol. Still waiting on you to drop that gift on us...(ROM)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
I'm trying to find time lol.

That port works but sms is busted and I haven't had time to look at it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] universexda:
Interesting, I get the options, "OK, Defer, Reject" each time I go to Settings-About Phone and check. No spontaneous popup to update in my area yet, but when you check it's available. Rejecting it for now until I'm sure I have OTAKeeper figured out. I backed up root using OTAKeeper but I don't see a Restore button.

---------- Post added at 05:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:57 PM ----------

Did you see a restore button immediately after you backed up or only after lost root and went back into OTA RootKeeper? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 201314:
it is official on verizon wireless

It updates only one thing

security update.

http://support.verizonwireless.com/system_update/galaxynote2.html
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] dionysos803:
http://db.tt/GJe7dyIr

This should be a link for the update.zip file

Sorry all, i feel stupid, i ddint see the 2 other posts on page 2 with a link to the update.zip file, please ignore this post
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bond32:
Not going to get too excited yet but it seems the hotspot seems to hold a connection now...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AirlinerDudeB6:
This may be a dumb question, but will freezing/disabling "fwupgrade.apk" and "sdm.apk" keep the OTA update from pushing after I have already differed it?

I've done this, and now when I go to settings to check for update... I get a force close.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SeanPlunk:
Not sure. I froze SDM earlier with Titanium, but when I just looked it was unfrozen? Strange.

I can't even find fwupgrade.apk?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] GTvert90:
Anyone put together a zip for the new radio?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Old MuckenMire:
This is when I really love being unlocked and rooted, Verizon no longer has any control over my device:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SeanPlunk:
Yes, a Member has it here.

Waiting to see if you can flash it with TWR 2.3.3.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stkiswr:
I protected root. Did not unroot. Accepted ota. After it booted I went back into ota rootkeeper and restored root. I also used cache cleaner app and cleaned cache and rebooted again. All good here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LiTDiE:
Got a question pertaining to this update, so I'll ask here.

I used the Exploit root apk chainfire released to just get root, then backed up using OTA Rootkeeper.

Installed the LL4 update and restored root. All is fine.

But Chainfires app says device is still exploitable.:confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] SeanPlunk:
The new kernel doesn't allow that exploit anymore.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Travisdroidx2:
QUOTE=LiTDiE;36891447]Got a question pertaining to this update, so I'll ask here.

I used the Exploit root apk chainfire released to just get root, then backed up using OTA Rootkeeper.

Installed the LL4 update and restored root. All is fine.

But Chainfires app says device is still exploitable.:confused:[/QUOTE]

That app will say that there is another app you test it with.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36598629&postcount=21
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] LiTDiE:
I understand that, but why does it still say exploitable?

-edit-

Ty travis
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
Because you didn't patch it with the OTA?

Just a theory.

WHat kernel are you using and what is the compile date?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] bsweetness:
Because the app was designed to detect the exploit before it was officially patched, and therefore the app was designed to recognize its own patch, not an official one. After the exploit is officially patched, the app can't read it correctly. All it knows is that it (the app) hasn't patched the exploit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] universexda:
When I protect root in OTA RootKeeper that creates a backup. I do not see a way to restore the backup but the device does not yet have the OTA update. Does a restore button appear after the update? Such as how did you restore the root backup. Currently I see no way to do that. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] 1ManWolfePack:
Yes, it will stop it.

Yes, it force closes. You froze it. Lol.

System/app I believe. I'm not rooted (just bought today).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] WizeGuyDezignz:
Good to see that you jumped to the N2 buddy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] TeeX2.0:
I used Root Explorer to rename those two, as well as KeyChain, all with ".bak".

That will do the job :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] COMTB:
This may be a dumb question but can i flash the update zip though recovery?

sent from my massive galaxy note 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] smash240:
i see no reason to update for me personally
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DeathBySnuggles:
Sorry if it's been answered elsewhere but have we determined definitively that the update only patches the exploit and there are no other enhancements? I know there's a new radio and modem but feedback had been there's no appreciable difference.

Edit - never mind. I see in the development section a new stock rooted room was released and the op confirms it's just the exploit and the radios.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
There are other patches in there as well that are too large just to be version changes.

I don't know what they do though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BennyJr:
Anyone get a kernel compile date?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] adrynalyne:
December 28th.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shill1986:
@ stkiswr I rooted the same way, no unlock, got OTArootkeep and it failed install. You unroot first then apply? Probably should be obvious, but this is my first time root and dealing with OTAs...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] stkiswr:
Only thing I did was run exynos abuse for root only. I never patched exploit. Then used ota root kepper to protect root. I did not unroot and accepted the ota. Then restored root with no issues. Have to be on factory recovery. Which if all you did was root you wont /shouldnt have a problem
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xaiganx:
Is there any solution like this for international version

Phone is in factory mod.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1802024

Thank You
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Posted in wrong forum .

Same solution as always restore your backed up EFS folder .

Alternative use search and read the IMEI posts for the various possible fixes .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sangosnip69:
Restore a backup of your EFS.

If you didn't make one, just send it to samsung, there is no solutions. Don't waste your time to search, I already did it :).

And next time, take care, you aren't in the good section.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] syamsoul:
flash stock samsung official ROM back through ODIN or Mobile Odin. Ur IMEI should be restore
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
The word is might be not should be if you bother vto read the faqs .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xaiganx:
Hello

Even After flashing from ODIN my data is till there.... & my flash counter is still same as before... :confused:

I have my efs folder in the root directory with it all files i suppose.. & my signal bars are all was there even with out a sim card. its says each time it boots factory mod is on.