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[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marcus_hogan81:
success!

Okay so after looking over at least 6 forms for androids, recovery, how to fastboot, flashing images etc. I came across a forum that had a step by step instruction on how to basically force usb to to work. it said it was a last resort if revo didn't give you recovery. from here: "naw forums search how to manually gain recovery.

"This should only be done if you cannot get revolutionary to successfully flash recovery for you.

1. download this pack

(sorry can't post links yet, I'm still noob:p)

2. extract it, so it is no longer zipped up

3. copy the unzipped folder, and paste it on the root of your c drive

4. plug your phone into your computer. turn it off. then hold volume down and the power button until you are in the bootloader. it should say revolutionary at the top. highlighted in red, it should say fastboot usb. if it says hboot, push the power button, and it should change to fastboot usb.

5. on your computer, click start, in the search bar if on win7 type cmd. if xp, click run, then type cmd

6. a command prompt should be opened. type..

cd c:\ThunderboltRecovery

(press enter)

7. then type

fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-4.0.1.5-mecha.img

(press enter)

fastboot reboot

(press enter)

8. your phone should reboot, and you should have recovery!"

this method got the usb working some how (I say some how because adb wasn't working before) and basically forced a new recovery onto the bootloader, i was able to get in, wipe a few things, and about an 6 hours or so ( some of those downloads took FOREVER) i was flashed back to stock with full recovery and with superbackup all contacts and favorite apps came back.

One little hiccup not mention on that page. it maybe be common sense to the veteran user of android smart phones but when going back to stock, the radios ( your 4GLTE, gps etc) will not work properly, it will start off 4GLTE, then drop to 3G and then 1! I got my radio's from: teambamf.net and look for ics radio leaks. downloaded the radio zip, (this only took a minute) placed on sd card, renamed

PG05IMG (my favorite zip) and flashed using hboot. just followed the instructions and no more signal issues.

Thanks for the help. Good to know you aren't alone when something goes wrong.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] disconnecktie:
You should now go grab the radios from our first official ics ota. They are much better than those leaked radios.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psxpetey:
does anyone know what ALL of the testpoints circled in white do?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] chuhsi:
Does anyone have recommendations for the best headset for voice calling? People say I sound like I'm underwater and too muffled when I use my Samsung oem headset, apple earpods, or ultimate ears headset. I sound perfectly fine when speaking directly into the phone.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] BPHC:
Klipsch S4i (get a for Android) and Monster LiveStrong

Personally tested

Affordable price
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] iondokk:
Plantronics Legend by far hands down
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gloster2:
Motorola H19txt for something discreet.

Parrot Vxi+ if you need something industrial grade and don't care what it looks like.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] wase4711:
if you are talking Bluetooth, then Its the bose bt2, hands down...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] wpghtc:
I have been through 7+ headsets in the last 3 years and just recently bought the plantronics M165.

Simply the best one I have owned to date. Clear. Excellent noise reduction. Super light.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Vanquiz:
Groupon have Jawbone Icon HD refurb for 30 bucks, great reviews
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] chuhsi:
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll check out everything.

I've probably been through 20 wired and bluetooth headsets over the years. The best was from theboom, but they stopped working well when I started using the galaxy s2

I bought the jawbone deal just because it's cheap. I'll compare against the plantronics voyager I already have. The bose is tempting since it seems like the only headset on Amazon that has generally good reviews.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] wase4711:
the voyager is probably the second best headset behind the bose; its just kinda big and bulky with that boom, and if you wear it all day, it feels heavy on your ear, where the Bose is almost non existent on your ear after a few hours.

the jawbone was good in its day, but its no where near the best now a days, but hey, for 30 bucks, why not!

and, I have had EVERY Bt headset ever made in the last 10 years or so...

If you want a real treat, grab the Jaybird bluebuds; expensive, stereo, and the absolute best sound for music, and not bad for phone calls either!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mcshadows77:
i'm using samsung hm1100 bluetooth
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] lovekeiiy:
I have the Jawbone Era. It's worked well for me. I haven't had complaints while using it by the person on the other end.

CNet as of Feb 4, 2013, currently lists the top 5 BT headsets: Plantronics Voyager Legend, Jawbone Era, Jabra SUPREME UC MS Headset, BlueAnt Q2 Smart Bluetooth Headset, and Jawbone Icon HD. You would just have to read to see which may fit your needs and wants best.

I will say, the Era is definitely on the pricey side. I got mine on sale for half off and was a good value at that price. Before that, I had a Jawbone 2 for years and worked well through BlackBerry Curve, Evo 4G, and to the GN2. Thus in my opinion, I think they make a good products. I read very good things about Plantronics over the years, which should give good value for you as well.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] laztpn0i:
I alternate between the Plantronics Voyager Pro + and the Jawbone Era. I like the voice customization options on the Jawbone but I prefer the overall sound quality in the Voyager.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] donelam304:
ty ty ty.. lol. i have been searching for a good review of bluetooth headset review. thanks for this find...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] wase4711:
Cnet doesn't update their ratings with current models...they don't have the bose bt2 in their top 5?

I've had 4 of those headsets in their "top 5", and only the Plantronics voyager comes close..
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mitchellvii:
I'm a headhunter and thus work on the phone for a living. There isn't a bluetooth headset made without a boom mic that wont sound like you are on a speaker phone. The best ones are found at truckstops. They are the ones truckers buy but they have a big boom and your voice is super clear.

That being said, the main problem is with bluetooth itself. Using digital phones your voice is already being given a mechanical tinny sound. Add to that another layer of processing with bluetooth and it only gets worse. For those old guys like me who remember the days of analog cell phones where you sounded like a human you know what I mean.

So, if you are working in an office get either a wired or bluetooth headset (wired better) with a boom mic. For walking or driving around any of these suggested would work well.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] donelam304:
does ayone know ifit's worth the extra money togo with the higher end devices??? like the Plantronics Voyager Legend UC B235, Plantronics Voyager Pro HD, or the jawbone era, or the Bose 2 series??? if i am gonna spend the money for one, i would pay the extra price to get a good one...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] shong43826:
I'm using the Monster LiveStrong and Monster iSport, they are the same just with different color. and it sounds great.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Chadastrophic:
I'm a huge fan of the blueparrot bx250-xt. It's big and ugly but it's awesome. I've had the windows down at 75mph and no one can tell. It's the only bt that's had a speaker loud enough for me. I'm a truck driver and no one can tell if I'm driving or not.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Szczepanik:
Plantronics Voyager Pro HD GTN-7100 Call Disconnects

Cannot recommend Voyager Pro HD as Plantronics Voyager Pro HD GTN-7100 Call Disconnects. I have gone back to cheaper Jabra Easycall (but it does not have mute function). This problem is not just related to the Note II and is not just related to Voyager Pro HD - other phone and headset combinations have reports of call disconnect e.g. Jabra Wave has Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 bluetooth problem during call

PC Mag > Product Guides > Cell Phones > Bluetooth Headsets > The 10 Best Bluetooth Headsets for those looking for general recommendations.

Cheers

Tom
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] wase4711:
Bose 2 bt is the BEST, followed closely by Votager Pro HD, and YES, if you need to be on a bluetooth all day, then a premium headset works a million times better than the cheapos, as far as sound, comfort, and every other way...only 4-5 hours of talk time on the bose, and almost 8 with the voyager..

I've owned at least 50 BT headsets in my life, so I am pretty well versed on this subject..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] frankfurts:
Hey guys I have a Razr V and I know there is basically no support for it on here but having a look around I managed to install Boot Menu Manager (BMM) recovery on it and it seams to be working fine.

Foolishly I tried to flash a CM10.1 ROM on it that is hardcoded to only work on Safestrap ROM slot 1. I can still access the recovery though and I was wondering if someone can point me to a ROM they may work with this phone (its stuck on ICS kernel and I'm not sure if there is a JB kernel I could flash)

This is good progress for us guys with this phone, I think its available in Canada, China and Australia. Anyway I'm trying to get a custo ROM on here and was wondering if some of you guys might be able to help me out.

Would I be able to flash a JB kernel for the XT910? The phones are very similar, but I don't want to try it if it will certainly brick my phone.

EDIT: at the moment my phone is boot looping on the CM10 screen so it is good news we may be close to getting a custom ROM on here, or maybe I'm just an idiot and have ruined my phone :p

Cheers
[Motorola Droid RAZR] frankfurts:
SUCCESS!!! I managed to boot into D-WIZ 3.01 ROM but I have no software buttons anyone Know a patch for this?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] moparman1969:
try button savior from playstore it may work
[Motorola Droid RAZR] frankfurts:
Its cool I just had to do an edit in build.prop. waiting on someone with dev experience to create a ROM as In have no idea how to port one over.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] moparman1969:
What were the problems with the rom you installed. Also to port roms you need a base like cm10 otherwise its pointless. Every custom rom not based on stock is cyanogen based. All roms like miui, pac, etc are all based on cyanogen. So if we can get a cyanogen mod built rom to boot on our phone we can then start modifying it get all the broken things to work once we have done that we can then create a devtree then compile our roms from source. Its a bit backwards but way quicker than starting from nothing.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] frankfurts:
The soft buttons was an easy fix but the other problems where the SD card wouldn't mount properly. (File manager and storage recognised it but the phone said it was damaged) and the camera force closed.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] iamtejas:
Hey, I too have a RAZR V, and I live in Canada. For MONTHS I've been waiting for JB, anything higher than 4.0.4, but Motorola is taking their sweet ass time with it.

I'm not very tech savvy, so I was wondering if you could post a tutorial, or a walkthrough of how you flashed CM10 onto your phone?

I can provide any information you might need, please let me know
[Motorola Droid RAZR] frankfurts:
I managed to get it to boot once but other attempts have been unsuccesfull. I sent RAZR V device info to whirleyes the developer of BMM and hopefully he can improve compatibility.

At the moment the only thing working properly is flashing zips. I've soft bricked my phone several times this week and I'm about to go on vacation for a month so i might try out again when I get back.

In guess the good thing about a locked boot loader is that it is almost impossible to fully brick :)

At the moment its trial and error sorry, I'm not sure how I got it to boot the first time and also camera and SD card didn't work.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] iamtejas:
dang nothing to apologize for, you've gotten further than anyone else I've seen. wish Motorola would get it together and upgrade the phone's os. Well please keep this thread updated if you continue to work on the Razr V! Thanks a lot :)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kwartey:
4.1.2 update rolling..

Guys ,the JElly BEan update for the XT885 in China is rolling out. I have downloaded the update but scared maybe it might brick my phone when i flash it. I want to know how different the Chinesse version is from the Canadian version. Can i just flash the update and change the language settings later on. And also clearly the update file is named in English having the abbreviation "en" in the name of the file. Do you guys feel its safe to flash
[Motorola Droid RAZR] frankfurts:
I'm not sure but I do know once you go to jb you cant go back. Where did you download it from? Have you got a link?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kwartey:
From the Motorola China website. Just Google for it. I will get you the link when i get back to it
[Motorola Droid RAZR] TiGuy82:
Did anyone try JB on this phone?

Update Readme:

https://motorola-global-zn-ch.custh...4018/redirect/1/filename/XT885_JB_Upgrade.pdf

Chinese JB ROM:

https://motorola-global-zn-ch.custh...rsion.672.300.385.XT885.ChinaRetail.en.CN.zip
[Motorola Droid RAZR] frankfurts:
In Australia they started rolling out the JB update over a week ago but I'm still yet to receive it :(

I might just sit tight til I get JB on here then muck around with it again.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rewgoes:
CM10.1 compatibility

Hi everyone,

I was wondering it it's possible to install the Motorola RAZR/RAZR MAXX (GSM) CyanogenMod 10.1 on my Motorola RAZR V X885?

I checked that both devices have the same specs.

The version that I want to try to install is the RC5. I would post the link, but, "ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages". hahaha :(

Do u think I will get some trouble with this?

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] werfu:
I was thinking exactly about doing the same thing, but I'm concern about using a ICS kernel with a JB rom. We should first try to flash a JB kernel. But I'm a bit loss with SafeStrap. Has anyone been able to boot something else in Slot 2+ ? I've tried to copy my existing system over these slot and it doesn't work. But I guess it has something to do with the kExec thing.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] TerenceWSK:
You can't do so. Your bootloader only allows you to install the system with the same signature. It won't pass the signature check to boot unless you backup and wipe mmcblk1p16(cid)

Sent from MOTOROLA RAZR V
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rewgoes:
I found how to update RAZR V XT885 to Jelly Bean

There's a post in "droidevelopers" that show how to update XT885. Try to look for "14904-how-install-jellybean-4-1-2-your-droid-razr-v-xt885" in the website.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mariowinax:
Please i mistakenly flash jellybean on my Australia Optus Motorola XT885 which was on ICS. Now i cant use my phone if i flash the ICS back. Its just shows the motorola icon on start up and turn off again and again. Please can you show me how to resurrect my phone back?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] welder73:
You can't downgrade from JB to ICS...

Flash JB again.

Sent from my Razr XT910
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mariowinax:
HOW DO YOU WIPE mmcblk1p16(cid) to be able to flash other roms sir?

---------- Post added at 10:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 AM ----------

Please dont have the JB file (XT885) Australia Optus...HELP
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mariowinax:
Kwartey, do u still have the china jellybean? And did you flashed the last time?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] TerenceWSK:
Well, BMM has an option to backup and do that. I'm surprised that in 2015 this thread is still quoted.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SuperDefcon5:
Does anyone know where to find one? I want to turn the actually physical note 2 red so any help would be awesome. If someone wants to spray paint a white plate thatwould be cool as well :D
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SuperDefcon5:
I need to delete this, wrong forum area
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silverthe1:
Hello XDA members,

This is my first post here at the forum. I want to purchase the Google Nexus 4. I don't care about lack of LTE, nor does the absence of expandable storage and FM radio bother me.

However, I have one question regarding the Battery of the device, and this is the reason I can't decide whether to go ahead and buy it. I understand that quite a few members here already own the device and have been using it for a while, so I'd like to have your opinion on the following question.

"Is it wise to purchase a device with a non-replaceable battery or not?"

If yes, is it because it'll probably last long enough till I need to get another phone or something like that??

I know that there are other options in the market besides Nexus 4, but this is the only device that gives all the latest and greatest in terms of hardware and software without costing a fortune. I'd like to add here, that my BUDGET is not more than USD 350.

Another reason I'm concerned with this issue is, that even though I'm currently in the US for studies, I'll return to my home country (INDIA) some time in future. And I'm afraid, that if the need to get the battery replaced arises when I'm in India, that won't be easy, as the Nexus 4 has not been launched in India, and probably never will be.

PS: I tried to post in the NEXUS 4 help thread, but for some reason, it doesn't allow me to post there. If this is not the appropriate section to post the question in, my apologies.

Kindly Advise.

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshnichols189:
The lithium polymer battery should easily last you about two years if you take good care of it. And at that point if you need to, you can probably find a battery on eBay and switch it out yourself as it is fairly easy with the proper tools.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jbhtexas:
Hello!

My current phone setup is:

2.13.651.1 710RD stock ROM

1.12.11.0809 baseband

Hboot 1.19

S-ON

htcdev unlocked

TWRP 2.1.8

rooted (SuperSU)

The phone is bugging me to take the 3.16 upgrade. Stock ROMs are fine...I won't be playing around with custom ROMs (don't have time right now), and I don't need S-OFF.

After reading and researching, I'm still not sure how to go about upgrading, or if it is a good idea. There seem to be issues with the 3.16 stock ROM and TWRP, a number of users having trouble gettings ROMs flashed in, etc.

From where I'm at now, is the 3.16 upgrade worth it?

What would the procedure be?

1) Back up with Titanium

2) Relock

3) Take the OTA upgrade

4) htcdev unlock

5) Install recovery and root (install what version of TWRP?)

6) Restore Titanium backup

Seems like something is missing between (2) and (3).

Thanks for any suggestions and advice!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] {ParanoiA}:
Not 100% sure but I believe you need to flash a stock recovery for the ota to work. So step 2.5 would be flash stock recovery.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Gotta do that BEFORE relocking.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jbhtexas:
Ahhh yes...flashing the stock recovery before relocking. Thanks for the tip!

I'm still a bit confused about the touch sceen problem, and exactly when that problem occurs. According to some posts, it seems to affect some versions of TWRP. If I flash TWRP after taking the 3.16 OTA upgrade, will the touch screen work in TWRP?

Thanks again!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
As long as you flash TWRP 2.4.1.0, your touch screen will work fine.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] michaeldm:
Captain. I am new to being S-OFF. Can I take the OTA and it not affect my S-OFF state. This is the first time an OTA has come out and

my phone being S-OFF.

Unlocked

S-OFF

Recovery: TWRP 2.3.3

Device: HTC Jewel/PJ75100 (EVO 4G LTE) | Hardware Version: 0003

Baseband: 1.12.11.1119 | PRI: 2.87_003 | PRL: 25012

HBOOT: 2.09.2222
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
If you're S-OFF, taking an OTA won't change that.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] michaeldm:
Thanks fort the help captain. been looking for that answer for the longest.

I ahve 2 more question.

1) When taking the OTA will it replace the recovery with a a stock recovery. I am running TWRP 2.4.1. Will I have to reflash it.

2) Will the OTA relock my bootloader. Do I have to unlock that as well? Is it necessary to be unlock if I am S-OFF?

Thanks for the help.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
1) Yes, taking the OTA will replace your custom recovery with a stock one. You will need to reflash TWRP.

2) When you're S-OFF your bootloader is unlocked. You will just need to flash the latest DirtyRacun HBOOT so that fastboot commands will function, since it will be replaced by a stock HBOOT with the OTA.

You'll have to first flash the DR HBOOT via PJ75IMG.zip, then you'll be able to fastboot flash TWRP.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] michaeldm:
Thanks you. don't want to seem dense. I am newbie. I understand what you are saying. Is there an order in which these things are done., Is there a link with the steps for dong the previous stated instructions. In which order do I need to do this.

Should I take the OTA first and then try to flash. or do all of the flashing first then take the OTA? I kinda of confused by the order. I already have the latest

HBOOT and RUU (RUU 3.15.651.16 - HBOOT 2.09) from DR. That's How I go S-OFF. If there a set of sequential instructions you can point me to I would be greatly appreciative.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jbhtexas:
Just an update on how the upgrade went...

The upgrading to 3.16 part went fine, and TWRP 2.4.0.1 is working fine. The restore from Titanium part didn't work great.

First, Titanium says that you can make an adb backup and restore from it after unlocking/rooting. So after the upgrade and before rooting, I made an adb backup since it appeared that all (or most anyway) my settings were retained over the upgrade. That didn't work, as Titanium said the adb backup was corrupted or unrecognized.

Next, when trying to restore my Titanium backup, there was some glitch where I could change to the folder where my Titanium backup was located on the backup folder selection screen (and a backup was recognized there), but this change wasn't internally accepted, and thus when going back to the main status screen, the default folder location was shown, and no backups were found to restore. After rebooting the phone a couple of times, this problem sovled itself, and I was able to restore. For the most part, everything was restored, other than a couple of widgets and settings. I sent a request to Titanium about the adb backup issue, but never got a response so I proceeded to restore the Titanium backup.

However, now I have another problem, but since it's a different topic, I'll start a new thread for that.
[Motorola Atrix 2] ndrizzy:
Hey guys im on cm 10 and I HATE the stock keyboard. Anybody have the stock Motorola keyboard? Or the HTC keyboard will do fine as well
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] optimumpro:
For those who have Xperia ION AT&T version: if you are sick and tired (like I am) of AT&T boot animation and sound, here is GB generic animation. First, go to your System/Media folder and rename your original bootanimation.zip file. Then copy the attached file to the same directory. Obviously, you need to be rooted.

Enjoy and sorry if this is a double post (I have checked and couldn't find any)...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ARNOB:
Bootanimation : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36788545

Posted by Xperia™ Ion via xda-premium
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] auni:
This was posted already and a quite a long ago. Search before posting a new thread.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alvizu:
Late jajaja
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
late, but still thanks :)
[Off-topic] LoopDoGG79:
I'm not exactly sure what you want. Selling any thing XDA is no longer allowed.
[Off-topic] blaziner18:
no no no, i simply wanted advice on what laptop is good for under 1000 dollars.

gaming laptop that is.