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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marshian:
Theoretically only your manufacturer knows exactly how each chip works and/or interacts with the system. Therefore you could make a point for saying the manufacturer and only the manufacturer can make a ROM that is "safe" for your device. Obviously this isn't the case (Samsung ROMs can break your phone too if you're unlucky.) More importantly though a manufacturer isn't going to like covering damage done to your device by a ROM written by people who don't know all of the phone's details. (e.g.: the warranty might be void if you flash your phone)

Practically, information on chips is more or less publicly available (depending on the specific chip). Finding out what's in a phone usually is doable and finding the details in a stock ROM is possible too. (Not that I could, but some awesome people can.) Ergo, not only the manufacturer knows the details and they're just covering themselves against idiots (e.g. people who flash a ROM for a different phone and then go back to the store (crying) because their phone stopped working).

One minor detail that can potentially suck is voltages. Unlike in most desktop PCs, the ROM of a phone can actually change the voltages at which a specific chip operates. (Or some of them at least.) As you may or may not know, a chip operated at the wrong voltage can go from working to broken as **** in less than .1 second! This allows you for example to OC/UC your phone, as mentioned above. But if your chip doesn't like it, no guarantees given. Usually ROM builders aren't stupid though and they'll set the voltages to something smart (like the voltages provided by the chip manufacturer or the voltages of the stock ROM).

TL;DR:

A bad ROM (either a ****ty ROM or perhaps an unlucky pre-release) has the power to break your phone. Usually they won't harm your device at all though. Especially the "eventually" part is pure BS.

Partially unrelated, since it's a side-question:

Underclocking your CPU usually involves lowering the voltage. The only downside you can get from that is that your CPU potentially gets unstable. But: you'll notice that (it will crash) and it won't damage any hardware (but perhaps a file may get corrupt since the phone crashed). Nothing worse than holding the power key of your PC though.

Even more unrelated:

Actually I'm guessing you don't mean "underclocking" but rather "lowering the maximum operating frequency". Underclocking involves using the chip at a frequency below the normal minimum frequency (e.g. for my I9001 the normal minimum is 245 MHz, but I enable using 122 MHz as well). Lowering the maximum operating frequency is more like having a car that can go up to 200 km/h but you only drive 120 km/h. Unless you're driving away from some sort of freak boat chasing you it's obviously not going to damage your car. Or phone in this case.

In case you were wondering; yes I do like typing out answers that are way too long.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moorkai:
IMHO, an enormously long post is better than an enormously short post. Just keep it TLTR. Enormously short posts make people do bad stuff.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knuckles1978:
Rubbish. Add .5v to all freqs.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bugatpt:
you are more likely to damage it by throwing it on the ground due to frustration.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knuckles1978:
Yeah, I know, it would probably just crash, then be fine after a reboot lol
[HTC Amaze 4G] ravike14:
is it a good idea to modify a ROM.zip with few system apk's like adding htc music player,sound enhancer,htc facebook and twitter? :P it'll do a damage to my phone? it'll fail? :confused:
[HTC Amaze 4G] crazykas:
what exactly do you wanna do?you can remove unwanted system apps using,NoBloat,Titanium Backup & etc..Also removing system apps from a zip file of a rom won't be harm to your device.But keep necessary system apps.First of all make a Nandroid backup of your current ROM.So if something wrong happen,you can go back...
[HTC Amaze 4G] aj_2423:
He said adding apk's, not removing them :p lol

Yes, you can add the apps you want to the zip so that they will install with the rom. This should not cause any problems but Just do like he ^^^ said and always make a back-up first just in case :thumbup:

sent from my

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[HTC Amaze 4G] ravike14:
Thanks mate :)

Yea it went well but some apps kept force closing and it was a freshly downloaded Rom lol so no harm :D thanks :)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 Themes and Apps] mvsdroid:
Suppose you want to place a png on status_bar_expanded but do not want to keep in SystemUI/res/drawable-ldpi/ as that would cause transportation issues and increase risk of stealing pngs even if you give the SystemUI.apk to anyone only for study. Or have color xmls that if stolen can spoil your Rom surprises or TUTS

Well what would you want to do,, modify some smalis and place it in your own res.apk like lidroid-res,, etc,, but that would be too bulky and big hell of a job

It would be much better only if we could place these drawable xmls,, color xmls,, drawable pngs etc in framework-res.apk,, Well that is a trick only manufacturers use generally,, Well But since the developers/modders/themers works also need to safe guard their work, heres how we can place color xmls,, drawable xmls and drawable pngs in framework-res.apk and still make it work for other apps like SysUI, etc

-=--------Let us begin simple :) ----=-----------------------How to safe guard status_bar_tracking background png----------------------------------------------------------

1) decompile SystemUI.apk

2) Open status_bar_tracking.xml in res/layout

3) find its background attribute ( android:background="@drawable/x" )

4) now change it to android:background="@android:drawable/x"

5) Now delete x png from drawable-ldpi (<----------skip if u facing error recompiling)

6) Now open ur framework-res.apk with winrar and place x.png in drawable-ldpi

7) pUSH BOTH :D

--------------------------===---------------------------------------------------Safe guard a color xml------------------------__-==------------------------------------------------------------

Suppose you have seen my last tut regarding how to make any text change its color when you put your finger on it,, now similarly you perform the work on some other text,, say the quick panel toggle text so it turns blue when toggle is on and white when off,,, etc Now your problem is that if you give your lidroid-res.apk to anyone even for study,, he/she may steal ur color folder xml regarding toggle text dynamics and release it as his own TUT,, so what do you do,, hide the color xml regarding toggle text dynamics in framework-res.apk

1) Decompile lidroid-res.apk

2) copy the <toggle text dynamics xml name>.xml to somewhere safe

3) Open the xml that has android:textColor="@color/<toggle text dynamics xml name>"

and change it to android:textColor="@android:color/<toggle text dynamics xml name>"

4) Now decompile framework-res.apk,, place <toggle text dynamics xml name>.xml in color folder and recompile properly

This way,, safeguard whatever the hell you want :D :P

Just remember,, decompile framework-res for xmls and open using and archive opener for pngs :D

------------------------------------------------------------Remember to press thanks if i helped you---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------:good:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 Themes and Apps] cleverior.ipul:
Nice bro :good:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 Themes and Apps] Ganesh A:
Nice idea for ROM/Theme devs...

Regards,

Ganesh
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sadvance:
Is there anyway we can enable/port handwriting recognition in our phone? is anyone working on it currently ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nutellamarco:
I have updated my rom and I put android 4.1.2 with I9100XXLS8

Version kernel 3.0.31 (hardcore@speedmod-s2-jb-#k5-3 SMP PREEMP Tue Feb 26 18:28:26 SGT 2013)

Version number: JZ054K.I9100XWLSD

I have french and arabic no prblems

when I open CWM, i have message:

This version of CWM Manager should be used with Cf-Root v5.0 or newer

Can you tell me how to do to resolve this problem. This CMW manager doen't have (backup up and restore) juste flash kerecovery and download mode).

I tried to put Siyak Kernel v 6. bet, phone stays in samsung and doen't work. I stays with the logo of samsung.

What I have to do ? please

The phone works good, battery is better, but with this problem I can not do a backu up in case of.

Thanks a lot for your help.

best regards

If some one likes to have this rom, I can send it to you. I work's with vocal input in arabic with sms also.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheATHEiST:
And how on earth did you come to the conclusion that the dev forum was correct place to post this?

You want to ask question/help etc do it in the Q&A/Help forum, Its pretty much a no-brainer really.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nutellamarco:
sorry - thread deplaced

Hello,

I'm sorry, I create a new poste in Q/R section.

can you close this thread please ?

Thanks a lot and I'm sorry
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] criptix:
So saw a post in the gsm forum but not here. Short and simple http://www.cruzerlite.com/pre-order-xda-developers-galaxy-nexus-case-4515 just a heads up..plus its $10. If wanted when I get mine I will throw up pics.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DarkManX4lf:
I thought about getting this case but I already have a black cruzerlite case. If you do get it back, please post pictures.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
I ordered an orange for my titanium note 2 and a pink for the wife's white note 2. Also pre ordered the xda for myself. Will post a review here when it gets in. Overall, I'm very happy with the other cruzerlite TPU's, good fit, protection, and price!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Slade412:
I just received the xda case and I must say that Im very impressed with it. I had heard some negative reviews about the graphics being off center. It might be slightly off center but not enough to bug me. The case has a soft matte feel.

Well worth the $10 for this unique case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Nice, I'm still waiting on my xda but loving the A2 TPU in the meantime :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Supersega8:
I have noticed that (I have a galaxy s 4g) that newer roms are being preloaded with twrp. Will this be the new recovery mode on future android roms?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mattix724:
TWRP has a feature that will inject TWRP into whatever ROM you flash after the flash has completed.
[Android Apps and Games] dennistay:
The Ultimate Fried Rice is a charitable app created in collaboration with Chen Fu Ji Int’l F & B Group to support “Nourish The Children” program.

This app features the genuine recipe of Imperial Fried Rice by Chen Fu Ji. The entire process of preparing the rice to frying the rice for the ultimate fried rice is map out. All these are presented as a flow through game to let user have the experience in creating the ultimate fried rice.

Go to Google Play and search for "The Ultimate Fried Rice" and have a go at it.

Thanks. :laugh:

Click here to go to app
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] TandyJames:
I recently tried to flash my US T-Moble Phone Edition with the SER 1.1. Since my model number was different then the rom I couldn't use the Program A method and had to use the ROM Image Tool. The tool worked great for downloading my old backup ROM off of my card... but every time I tried to write the new SER 1.1 to the card, it gave a can't open physical device error???

After much interigation on these forums and my setup... I downloaded to source to try to see if the mistake was simple. After fixing several typos which prevented it from compiling (not sure why the source link points to something that wouldn't compile) if found a funcitonal typo which was causeing the problem.

In the call to the WriteImage function in RawDiskDlg.cpp the device index is was specified by 'dip->Id', this is not the actual index of the device and should be 'dip->index' as in the ReadImage calls.

After this fix, I was able to recompile and use the app to put the rom on my flash... then upgrade my Tmobile and everything seems to work perfect (thanks guys).

I really do appeciate the work you guys are doing... and can't wait till 2003 comes out!!!

- T.J.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] BORIS:
I dont suppose there is any chance that you could send me the recompiled file so that I could try it.

Many thanks BORIS
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Sral:
Or to me too

We would greatly appreciate it!!!
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] TandyJames:
Here's a link to the exe...

http://givemebeer.com:8080/warez/XDA/xdarit.exe
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] kalaishere:
x10 mini:-

which is the Best Rom for battery life with hotspot options :-

kindly reply... thanks
[General Questions and Answers] madmax87:
Hi,

I own a Bsnl Penta Tpad IS701c Tablet which has the following specification:

1. 1 Ghz Cortex A8 Processor

2. 512 MB RAM

3. 4GB Rom

4. Expandable to 32GB via Micro SD Card

5. HDMI Port

6. One Mini USB and One Full USB 2.0 with Mic Facility

7. VGA Camera

I was trying to root this tablet since it was performing very poorly but wasn't able to do so, so I tried to downgrade it from ICS 4.0.3 to Gingerbread. Flash was successfull but now the tablet is stuck on the Andriod Welcome Screen and I am unable to use the touch screen. Also when I am trying to shutdown it doesnt allow me to do so and Hard Reset is also not working.

Need your assistance in resolving this problem.
[General Questions and Answers] madmax87:
Resolved: How to format install and root BSNL Penta Tpad IS701c

Hi Guys,

I previously was looking out for an answer regarding how to upgrade firmware and unlock root access for BSNL Penta Tpad IS701C tablet. After 3 sleepless nights I have been successfully able to do the same and here is how you can restore your broken tablet (if its the case).

Prerequisites:

1. BSNL Penta Tpad IS701c Tablet (at least 50% charged or put on charging and continue)

2. OTG cable

3. Windows XP Operating System (I used the same since I was unable to load the ADB drivers using Win7)

4. Downloaded driver pack from pantel website for your device (For my device, New IS701C 20121201)

Procedure:

1. First of all, Download the Driver Zip pack and unzip it anywhere on your desktop or laptop

2. Next open the unzipped driver pack and run MPTool.exe file.

3. Next step is the connect your OTG cable to your tablet and then your PC/Laptop (Make sure that your tablet is in OFF Condition)

4. Now, insert a pin in the reset hole of tablet and press the Power Button for 5 secs (your tablet will start in Debug Mode and you will find Andriod device pop up on your PC/Laptop by the drive name as Vrdu or something).

5. As soon as the device is connected respective Port name in above picture is highlighted in Green with status as 'Ready' ( Buckle up as your are all set to flash your device)

6. Next up, click on 'Erase' to flash your ROM (this is advised to avoid any boot failures due to some junk data in Rom if you choose to just Download the ROM without Erasing it first, as good as Format your Hard disk and then clean install your OS simple!!)

7. Once done, you will get a pop up message 'Download End' and in background you will see 'Erase Success'.

8. Click on 'Download End' button and then click on 'Download NAND' button. ( Download will start, please be patient while this happening since it will take some time to complete. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR TABLET TILL THEN.

9. Once the download process is completed, you will again see 'Download End' pop up and in background you can see 'Download Success'

10. Next up, to patch your device ID, enter your device number as received with warranty card and click on 'Save and Return' button.

11. Now click on Write Chip ID ( you will get success message as before)

Viola!!!! you have just completed flashing your ROM and installed Andriod ICS 4.0.3 with some prepackaged softs.

Test:

1. Unmount your Andriod Device from PC/Laptop

2. Remove OTG Cable

3. Press the Reset button once ( Device will be shutdown)

4. Press Power button for 5 secs and.........

:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

CONGRATULATIONS....your device is up and running brand new Andriod ICS OS.

Note: The device is powered by VIMICRO VA7882F chipset just an FYI.

Happy Andrioding!!!!
[General Questions and Answers] Dnyanesh60:
Touch sreen problem after flashing

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Hay.. after flashing using above method my tablet 's touch screen stopped working.:confused: and I am unable to go previous os .... What to do?

In recovery mode tablet shows "update touch screen firmware" How to update It ? Now

my tablet is dead because of no touch screen response. Also tell me how to install old firmware of IS701c using pc or any method for my dead tablet.... Help me, please....... Thanks in advance waiting for your reply:eek:
[General Questions and Answers] madmax87:
Re: To Dnyanesh

Hi,

The above method is for Penta Tpad IS701c. If you are trying to install this firmware of IS701r it will not work since there is a difference in the touchscreen hardware. Please download firmware from Pantel website for IS701r and try it once.

Always happy to help!! :o

Regards,

Sumit Raut
[General Questions and Answers] Dnyanesh60:
to Sumit

No, I have IS701c tablet with 512 MB ram and 4 GB internal and ICS 4.0.3. I formatted tab using new firmware of IS701C of 1GB Ram and 8GB Internal memory and ICS4.0.3, so my tab is now dead because of no touch response. How can i reformat it using old IS701C firmware. i want to use PC instead of formatting using "tablet and memory card method" . Because now my tab does not accept + and power up button command to format from memory card ( MMC ) since i have formatted using new firmware boot loader and u-boot.bin files are changed. how to format using pc and old is701c firmware? am waiting...................:rolleyes:
[General Questions and Answers] madmax87:
Hi,

What OS are you using on your desktop or laptop? I used Windows XP to update flash my firmware coz its comparitively easy. if Win 7, there are problems as Penta tablet is not recognized by default so you need to specify Generic Andriod ADB drivers. Once the Andriod device is recognized Vdfu named drive is opened. and then you can run the VIMICRO tool in the firmware setup you downloaded. Then first erase the rom and install the new ROM. Its fairly easy process if you still have any issues let me know. Old firmware was without HDMI support while new is with HDMI support I flashed with new IS701c firmware.

Regards,

Sumit R :o
[General Questions and Answers] jaykdodiya:
my tab's touch also not working after update.but it starts and run with usb mouse.can anyone help to revert back to old firmware.old firmware can be flash from sdcard but after update it not working when i press vol+ and powerbutton there is otion of apply update from sdcard but when i select it start installation but then messege appeare that E:signature verification failed.and worst thing where i live there is no service center of penta.
[General Questions and Answers] .::MEGATRON::.:
it cant enter to debug mode ....after pressing reset and power button for 5 seconds the tablet is powering on ...

my tab prob :hand on penta
[General Questions and Answers] pissupoosa:
Hi All,

Sorry for hacking this post. I bought one BSNL Penta 701c Model, and when I open camera it says "Internal card is empty"" . When I insert the SD card it is not mounted. And the tablet details are

Model Number : 701c

Android Ver: 4.0.3

kernal Ver : 3.0.8

Build Number : PENTA IS701C 20121012

I was trying to flash my device. But even after enabled USB debugging the device is running in to debug mode.

I tried this unlock tool mentioned in thread(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1969766) and it says device not found.

Any help ?

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] PallavP:
Could you please give a screenshot of the update and the link from where yo downloaded the rom. I think its named angry birds space update on the pantel website. I upgraded it but then my touchscreen stopped working. Please help.
[General Questions and Answers] VK Singh:
Two versions of Penta IS701C hardware exist

There are two versions of Penta IS701C hardware. Build nos 20120717 & 201209xx are considered old and there is a new version 201212xx.

This is amazingly lame on the part of Pantel Tech. They should have changed the model no to atleast IS710d or IS701E. Now when the

above 2 "old" versions hardware is flashed by "new" (angry birds space) rom/driver version, it causes trouble. TouchScreen problems

are the first headache as the tablet becomes unusable. (Try connecting a mouse on USB port. On my functioning tablet it works nicely).

Similar problems happen if "new" version hardware is flashed by "old" driver/rom version. I had recently emailed Penta tech support and they

cautioned me against updating my tablet with "new" angry birds space rom version.

One solution would be to download the "old" version of drivers from the Penta website and flash them.

Regards,

VK Singh

---------- Post added at 10:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:09 PM ----------

Where do you find this MPTool.exe. If it comes along with driver download from Penta website, could you please zip it and

post it here in this forum. The driver package is huge and I don't want to download it just for one tool.

Actually I want to try to take the backup of the IS701C rom using MPTool. There are many versions of MPTool floating around

on the web for different kinds of devices like pendrives, phones, tablet etc. Right one should be used.

Taking a complete backup image of this tablet is proving to be challenge. It appears there is no recovery firmware compatible with it.

So softwares like ROM manager, ROM Toolbox, Titanium Backup, Online Nandroid all fail to make a complete image of the ROM.

While apps and there data can be backup by Helium backup, the system partitions remain out of reach. It is always good have a

complete backup in case something goes wrong in the future.

Best Regards,

VK Singh
[General Questions and Answers] login33:
useful information indeed [MENTION=3108139]MadMax[/MENTION], it worked for me, thanks
[General Questions and Answers] eeepurushoth:
After RESET use button POWER+VOLUME- (volume minus) to get into debug mode.

All the above steps are working. just after using RESET button use HOME BUTTON+VOLUME DECREASE BUTTON to get into DEBUG MODE.

otherwise the tablet do not go into debug mode.

try it. its working well for me.

thank you for the post by MADMAX87.:highfive::good:

helped me a lot:D
[General Questions and Answers] JPushkarH:
How to find which version of hardware i am using .. Some how my tab is dead now

---------- Post added at 10:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 PM ----------

I Missed 10 th step .. unable to boot device any solution .. Unable to connect device...:crying::confused:
[General Questions and Answers] oviya:
BSNL PENTA IS701C flash issue

Hi,

My BSNL PENTA IS701C was having issues in accessing the Internal & External SD card memory. Hence I have reflashed the tab with the firware from the Patel.in site (IS701C OLD 20120918) with the help of PC & external SD card. Now after flashing the firmware, the Touch Screen is not working (but the SD memory card is working fine). Mouse connection is working fine. I believe the firware version is wrong.

I tried reflashing the version NEW IS701C 20121201, but I couldn't so because the MP tool is not recognizng the device. I have inserted the pin in the reset hole and pressed the Rest and Power button simulatenously for 5 sec. The tab boots normally and the in MP tool the not device is selected and Erase/Download NAND buttons are not enabled. But I am able to access the SD cards from the PC. USB Debug is enabled. Kindly help me in fixing the issue.

Thanks in advance.