yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jvrey5:
patch pls. (update.zip)

I'll try to load CWM even though at the moment I can only get into recovery. I have the exact same model as H_Bler's which is why I've been focusing more on his thread. From your description on how to access fastboot, I assume that it's the diagnostic mode when UpVol + Pwr is pressed. I never saw anything that said fastboot. The only thing unusual when I was going through the menus was I always got an error when I try the 4th or 5th option. Unfortunately, I can't really try it again because I can't access it anymore. That goes without saying the I can't work with IMG files as well.

Something to look forward too.

I've also been going here. I even tried 3 of the ROMs but I always get the verification failed message. I know it might be too much, but exact links for the thread would really be much appreciated (to be honest, I can't even remember exactly where I got the ROMs. All I remember is that the thread had a lot of collapsible trees.

If and when I get my phone fixed/replaced. I'll try your method first. =P
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ElectronikHeart:
Well the thing you have when you push up and power is the system test menu. It's located on the android system partition. It's not fastboot.

Fastboot should be something that says "Fastboot" in red letter, or something else unusual.

If you have not fastboot you should use Spreadtrum Researchdownload to flash your phone, I will write the tutorial about it soon.

I really can't link you the thread on the russian forum, first because it will probably confuse you, and also because it's spread everywhere on so many threads it's unbelievable ... That's why I'm doing this centralization work for you ^^

I will post a list of ROMS for recovery purpose. Your phone seem to be bricked. I don't know how you've done it (I really want to know what you phone is and how you've bricked it, that will help me to write the warnings necessary to avoid such cases).

I have 14 roms for Spreadtrum devices, maybe one will work for your phone.

I just want to know what your phone is ^^ Please tell the name of your phone on your posts everyone :D and if you know how to find it, the exact name of your firmware.

PS: I will upload the patch soon, I'm just searching for a file hosting service that will keep it up and not erasing it 2 hours after I uploaded it ^^

EDIT: Link to the update.zip for rooting you device via CWM added.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ElectronikHeart:
Tutorial updated: Spreadtrum debug tools method added.

It may now be possible to root even Spreadtrum devices without Fastboot mode available.

Please feel free to tell me if it works !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jvrey5:
need help
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gtxphoenix:
Question

Dear Spreadtrum Master! :)

Please, can you help me with this problem:

I have a Star I8160 phone with Spreadtrum 6820 and 256 MB ROM. It seems, that everything is working fine, the ROM and the phone is fast, and cool. But when i try to use the phone as a phone, i talk to the phone, and the others just only hearing pieces of my sentences. Sometimes the phone is very-very silent, i need to shout for the others to hear. I thought, that this is a microphone problem, so i replaced the microphone. But nothing changed. I had 2 phones from this type, and both produces the same fault, so i think maybe the problem will be with the ROM. What do you think, is it possible? If so, can i replace my normal rom, which is DM_BASE_12A_w12.43 (sc6820_modem) 11-02-2012?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jmss:
question

Hi ElectronikHeart, i need help

I have a feiteng a7100, and i flash a rom with ResearchDownload.exe, in the flash operations tab i choose the option to erase all flash. Now i have a brick phone. Do you have a copy of nv.bin? Do you know how to recover from it? how can i reflash nand?

thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jvrey5:
The Master hasn't been in the past few days so I'll try to answer your issue as best I can.

Usually, the phones are designed for a specific region/country. It's possible that your ROM was built for a different one. How sure are you that the ROM which you are replacing it with will work for you? (I assume that you have a backup and you know how to load ROMs) Also, you might want to try editing the build.prop it increase/maximize reception.

To be honest, this is actually a complicated approach. From what you said, it seems that you've made other troubleshooting steps on your own. Since you really did not mention all of them I'm basing my response on what you said.

Let's try to stick to the basics first. Why did you replace the microphone in the first place? If the same issue happens with 2 other phones from this type, I don't think the mic is the problem. Also, does this mean that you can hear them fine, but they have a hard time hearing you? Have you tried using the stock sound recorder on your phone? Is it also choppy? Have you tried using Skype? You don't really have to call anyone, you just need to make a test call.

When using the device as a phone (eg. making calls, sending SMS, MMS, or connecting to the internet using EDGE or 3G), you're actually relying mostly on your carrier/service provider. How many signal bars do you get? The easiest way to test signal related issues would be by using a different SIM or using a different phone. (When you try a different phone, I suggest using a GSM one - the ones that can only make calls or do SMS.) It's highly possible that there's already something wrong with your SIM.

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ElectronikHeart hasn't checked in the past few days, so I hope you don't mind me butting in.

When you say brick, does it mean that you don't even have recovery mode? If you don't, try to see if you can put CWM. Once successful, you can try to use the A7100 ROM if your original one was a mt6515_c910_ht_en_4.0_v01 rom using the update.zip
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jmss:
I dont have recovery mode, the phone doesnt turn on. I already try to put CWN but it doesnt work. I need nv.bin file for sc6820a for rewrite nand flash.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jvrey5:
Now we really need the Master
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ElectronikHeart:
Hi,

I had the same problem with one of mine. You just have to use a diagnostic tool from Spreadtrum and adjust the microphone amplification level. I will start a thread on that subject and link it there.

It seems to be a very common problem with Spreadtrum phones, but it is, most of the time, very easy to fix.

edit: here is the link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38731407

WARNING: Don't ever flash if you don't have a working copy of the original firmware somewhere (a complete backup that you have tested your ability to flash back) The first step to do a complete backup, if the manufacturer don't want to send you the firmware, is to successfully root your firmware)

Don't flash if you have a microphone problem, nothing good will happen, this problem is not firmware related AT ALL.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ElectronikHeart:
Oh god ! Why have you checked that option ^^

I may be able to dump my nv.bin file from the a7100 I just bought. (If I recall correctly, the nv.bin contain the imei so I will have to edit it to use your imei instead, imei are written in the battery compartment)

Can you try flashing it a second time entirely, It's possible that your uboot partition (what manage the early time boot operations), is not flashed properly.

Even without the nv partition you phone should be able to boot android, you will just not be able to use the phone as a phone. (make a call and everything)

Try with a better micro usb cable, Chinese ones can be very cheap and corrupt data on the way to the phone.

If your phone is still able to flash using ReasearchDownload that is.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] earl22online:
Re: 4.5 - Do a full nand backup and help me make you a new CWM recovery

>>>

I have also the same kind of chinese android phone, having a model # S930 with the same cpu chipset SP8810 (aka. samsung galaxy s3 clone), i've successfully rooted my chinese android phone, and installed some very usable apps like link2sd & titanium backup pro, i want also to have a full backup of my phone using your methods & ideas, can you help me? where can i find my boot.img so that you can make me my recovery image for my phone? my phone don't have any compatible clockworkmod recovery, but it have a native recovery mode option which work on an update.zip or fastboot....i hope you can help me make my phone recovery image with a rooted features... Thanks! :) :) :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ElectronikHeart:
So, you already have tested every recovery already posted ?

To make a backup of your boot.img, you will have to do a full backup manually using the Android shell. I will make a tutorial about this, and link it here.

It's pretty easy as you already rooted your phone.

When you have your backup I will, post a recovery.img file suitable to your phone.

Please keep an eye to this post. I will post the tutorial very soon.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jmss:
I already try with tree micro usb cables. when i try to flash with researchDownload it failed at nvitem (after FDL2).

can you post a link to your nv.bin to test it ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ElectronikHeart:
I just bought my A7100, so you will need to wait 2 weeks for me to dump it. Maybe you should try asking to the guy who have made the rooted rom for the A7100 ?

I will, none the less, make a full backup of my phone as soon as I receive it.
[General Questions and Answers] mirchichamu:
I just wondered what is the best Chinese tablet out there to buy one? There are so many companies making tablets.
[General Questions and Answers] mirchichamu:
No suggestions yet?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ciyrus:
Hi @all

I will Change the Color of the Brightness Slider. The slider is in Blue and i want White .

where can I find the Files to Change of the rom in the signature, I Hope it can Help someone

Greeting Michel
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jdelano:
I know this is an old thread, but incase someone else come across it (as I did).

I did find something here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37461751&postcount=4019l
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gerryS2:
Search in SystemUI.apk, after decompile with apktool, you can find this in res/drawable folder, check in all drawable folder ;)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] mke1973:
Engadget's review of the note 8 included a hands on video where they showed an optizied version of Flipboard and Awesome Notes developed for s-pen support. Samsung has also introduced a new reader setting to help reduce eye strain from reading e-books. I wonder if we'll see these pushed out to our note 10.1 units. http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/23/samsung-galaxy-note-8-preview/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Monkrypt:
Hi guys... i just bought a new android phone from SKK Mobile. I wanted to change my ROM to a better ROM but before that, I must root my android phone first right?? So I've searched all the possible ways to root an android phone in this forum BUT unfortunately none of them worked to my android phone.. I wish someone could help us Skk mobile users out here...

Here is my android phone info:

Model: A99

android version: 4.0.1

Baseband Version: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V34. 2012/11/15

10:11

Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7 chenchen@soft1-05 #4

thu jan 17 09:42:08 CST 2013

Build Number: ALPS.GB2.MP.V2.8

Custom Build Version: S7HCIRO54G2G320480SMEN

Its a new Brand so IM hoping Someone could help me.. THANKS AND CREDITS in advance to those who are kind-hearted.. :good:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tesarom:
root

use vroot i have also the skk a99 and its working very fine with me very simple to use just 1 click :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeehi:
What is the best way to run Android on an iphone 3g?

Gingerbread is possible. What about ICS or Jelly Bean? ICS was a lot better than Gingerbread.

Will the camera work? What wouldn't function?

Could you please link to a good tutorial?

Thank you very much!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RavenAlias:
Hi boys!

My girlfriend has an old HTC Desire (Bravo) modded by myself with an Oxygen Rom Gingerbread.

She is using an old version of Swype Keyboard (Swype-Beta_v1.1.1.7628) because newest versions are too much heavy, too much memory, mb, and lag.

But her swype expired...do you know a solution to not upgrade? as i told, i tried newest versions but are not good on that device... i was searching a way to walkthrough the expiration trial period of swype or find an other keyboard similar to swype that she can use on gingerbread.

Can you help me?

Thanks a lot boys!!! :/

PS: if it was a way to "restore" the same version of swype she used..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skinator:
Hi,

Does her HTC is rooted ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xd-lskb:
will some time I dream one day create my own rom, plus I do not know who manages to come alone, so the weight you guys help someone who wants to help me thank you now. I have to with Ubuntu 4.12 64-bit and a good pc.: Confuso:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] senthilrameshjv:
Hope you've searched enough before posting this here. There are many tuts to help you create a ROM. Below is one of them.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobexplorer:
Hello!

I've a HTC Desire HD and I want to root it.

I tried several ways, first one I used the HTCdev and got an error message "(bootloader) [ERR] comand error!!!" after the command "fastboot oem get_identifier_token", I tried find a solution and discover (i think) that I have to do a downgrade of my software that is 3.13.163.3 , to 1.32..

Than I tried to downgrade throw this post "http://igyaan.in/2011/01/5431/how-to-root-htc-desire-hd-included-downgrade-from-1-72-405-3-to-1-32/" but again got an error after the command "C:Downgrade>adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneuter" saying "Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)".. On this one i couldn't find a reason or a fix for it..

And at last tried the "Advanced Ace Hack Kit", done everthing in the tutorial but when I open hack-ace.exe as an ADMIN gives me, one more time, ERROR ERROR ERROR phone no plugged in or driver not installed or USB debugging not enabled. I do not know what more to do...

the softtware information of the phone are:

Android version: 2.3.5

HTC sense version: 3.0

Software number 3.13.163.3

MORE: Baseband, Kernel version, etc.

Thank you for your time and I hope you can help me
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bananagranola:
So you didn't actually manage to unlock the bootloader or downgrade? For AAHK, what have you done so far? Have you read the manual?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobexplorer:
I couldn't anything to downgrade or bootloader..

for the AAHK is what i said previously, I unistall the htc drivers, disable the anti-virus and firewall as well the win defender, installed the htc driver given by the AAHK launched the hack-ace.exe as ADMIN and gives the error phone no plugged in or driver not installed or USB debugging not enabled.

And yes I read the manual.. but I noob at this please help
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bananagranola:
Well, look at what the error says. Is USB debugging on, is the phone in charge-only mode, are you using the original cable, is the phone plugged in, and did you install the driver with the phone unplugged?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobexplorer:
Yes the debugging is on, the phone is in charge-only mode, im using the original cable and the phone wasn't plugged while installing the driver...

Anymore suggestions? im out of ideias
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glevitan:
Have You installed the drivers with phone unplugged?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobexplorer:
Yes i did.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glevitan:
Then use a liveCD then.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobexplorer:
And what is liveCD?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glevitan:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ubuntu

That is a Linux bootable CD. Anyway, now it is late. The Hack Kit was retired today about 15 minutes ago, so you won't have the RUU to downgrade and you might get stuck in the middle.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobexplorer:
What now?! i really don't know what to do... Isn't any other way?!

Please help!!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bananagranola:
The only available option now is to unlock your bootloader with HTCDEV, then flash a custom recovery and root files separately. You will not be S-Off, so you cannot flash radios and will need to fastboot flash boot.img each time you flash a new ROM. For instructions look in post #7 in the thread in my signature.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobexplorer:
Finally I did it!

I follow your thread as you said, used easy unlock tool and work like a charm!

Then i use SDK fastboot.exe and CWN to flash recovery and installed the ROM i wanted.

Thank you very much! :D
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glevitan:
You are welcome....:p
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobexplorer:
Oh man... i claim victory to soon..

I installed the ROM ViperHD 2.1.2 but it just wont pass the white screen htc logo when rebooted after installation :\

I tried already Sabsa Prime v13 and i have the same result..

Why this is happen? i am freaking out!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glevitan:
Because lack of reading. You Need To flash the boot.img in fastboot everyt time You flash a rom
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobexplorer:
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

It worked!

Your are the best!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
no idea???
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Petrovski80:
So, you have GPS enabled but when you start an app that uses GPS for positioning, the icon doesn't appear (also no GPS related feedback in the notification drawer)? Or, does it stay on 'searching...' forever?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
Hi Petrovski80,

Thanks for your reply. Indeed, when I start GPS app like GPS Status or GPS test, the icon doesn't appear and stay on "searching..." forever.

What do you mean by "also no GPS related feedback in the notification drawe"?

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Petrovski80:
I mean a notification related to gps status. See screenshots.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
OK, second pic (searching loop)!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
No icon on status bar, loop search from GPS app (GPS test, GPS Test,...) only!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Petrovski80:
Are you seeing satellites when using a gps test app?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
no I seeing nothing
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
do you confirm as me the GPS chip is alive according sirf file log?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Petrovski80:
I'm no SIRF expert, but judging from that log it looks at least the GPS chipset is responding. This of course does not guarantee it can actually see satellites. Did GPS ever work on your device? Or did it suddenly stopped working while not related to flashing a ROM or other software changes? In both scenarios, I highly doubt this can be fixed using software. Return it and claim warranty.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
it sopped working after flasing ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Petrovski80:
In that case, return to stock images to see if that fixes the issue using this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
I do this also but nothing fixe!!!

1- Does a way to flash only GPS chip firmware without use to flash a ROM?

2- I have not warranty so not a good idea to send the handset to Samsung, which log file according you which able to show me error?

3- Whay the GPS icon do not blinking in status bar when I launch GPS app like GPS test?

4- Doest a way to manually RESET GPS chip?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Petrovski80:
Did you try to manipulate the GPS using an app like GPS Control SIRF StarIV?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
yes I do it and the GPS driver is lib_gsd4t_icecream.so
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] klobkelosh:
Really dumb question - is use gps satellites ticked off in location settings?

---------- Post added at 10:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:04 PM ----------

Wanted to thank you for mentioning this app. I never heard of it before. Turns out that enabling static navigation repairs the wonky sensor. I can use photo sphere now! I can use Google sky map again! Navigation is awesome! Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
I find a document which this you can send NMEA message to GSD4t chip via AT command. But how to set a connection? /dev/ttyO0 port is used by GSD4t
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
Any help to send AT command to GPS GSD4t chip via /dev/ ttyO0 port?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
sirf_interface_log.txt

any fix for this issue "sirf_gps_inject_time: called" from "Galaxy Nexus" sirf_interface_log.txt?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] int0x13:
Which document please? And did you solve your issue since then?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] int0x13:
Can you tell me how did you get this log?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LikeM8:
log file

refer to file gps.conf in system folders
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rollerdyke44:
i am no expert here. But i also had this issue. GPS would stay at searching foreever and never lock. Try an app called "faster Fix". maybe that will work

also, in your previous rom gps works fine?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tinyrevill89:
Can't the Xperia s get the jelly bean update if it's bootloader is locked I've heard something about you can but cant get a network signal?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ARNOB:
Yes it will have JB. What you've heard is of a leak for developers and advanced users only.

Click THANKS if I helped you

Posted by Sony Xperia™ Ion via xda-premium
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] auni:
You Guys do not read rules I believe. WHY?????

Do not post question in General Section. There is a Q/A section available for Questions.

Read and Search rules before posting.

Thread Reported.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrbeatz:
What should be the first time to do with it? What is everyone doing with there's?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
As with any phone, first thing I'd do is unlock the bootloader - even if you're not going to flash anything straight away. You can then check the phone for faults. Once you're happy with it, root it/flash a new ROM and enjoy it
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scream4cheese:
Your questions are very vague. What exactly is that you want to do to it?

The first time I did it with was with someone special. :winkwink:

Like EddyOS said, you can unlock the bootloader and root the device. See how you like it and decide if you want to flash a custom rom or kernel to your heart's desire. (You can do this before unlocking and rooting as well.)

If you know how to unlock and root via adb/fastboot, that's great! But here's a link to a toolkit to easily root your Nexus 4.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
Personally, I'd recommend taking the 10-15 minutes to learn to manually unlock/root/flash the phone. Means you have a working knowledge of what's going on in future (never liked toolkits, always lead to issues as people just rely on them for everything)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scream4cheese:
Yes, they do run into troubles. Even so, I think it's the easiest process to root a phone. It does everything for you. I have been using toolkits like ODIN, SuperOneClick and such since I had my first android phone. I was a total noob at the time so I had no idea how to use the command prompt.

I finally learned how to use adb/fastboot commands last year and I have to say it's not as hard as I thought it would be. It's super easy!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
I've never once used a toolkit, just Google'd how to do it manually and gone from there! :D