yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
If you wanna keep your settings and apps you're gonna have to wait/flash an OTA (Over the Air) update.

You can check the live feed here.

Whenever you flash any ROM with a new CSC your device will be wipe (apps & settings).

You could flash only the OS, but I don't think it'll work. When a new ROM comes along, is meant to be flashed with the whole phone, code and CSC package.

Flashing isn't that hard, I get that you had problems before and you don't want anything to do with Odin, but hey, to root you're device you only have to flash siyah v5 from gokhanmoral.com.

You can also flash CWM + SU + Busybox via recovery or try ExynosAbuse (one click root by chainfire).

To overcome your flashing fears, you can always flash any stock ROM with Mobile Odin (Root needed).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RYuval:
thanks :)

going to root and install CWM manually, and afterwards, checking out the dsixda rom kitchen to see if I can make a stable version of what I like (my CSC and modem, and the rest of the rom from XWLSD or any other popular ROM)

still on stocks for now, though...

I'll leave the custom ROM games for my kindle fire, which is useless to me in stock rom.

I'll report back.

Thanks!

POST EDIT:

rooted through the stock recovery (signed the app using "signing tools", and flashed an ext. sd update)

now I can make a proper backup and start getting messy.

uploaded what I flahsed if anyone ever finds this question interesting. taken from another thread, and updated to SU 1.25... not my own.

intend to try the same with CWM.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Good luck :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RYuval:
Re: [Q] flashing ROM, w/o flashing CSC?

Updates:

Still couldn't flash cwm without a custom kernel. Gonna do some more research on that..

As to ROM & CSC, I did the following:

Before everything -backup!

1. Opened the 2 roms (the branded with the modem & CSC I wanted, and the unbranded with the ROM I wanted) via dsixda kitchen in cygwin.

2. With both of them open in cygwin, I put the modem.bin file and the csc files (that are found inside cache.img and in hidden.img) instead of those same files in the ROM I want

3. I repacked the ROM & flashed the ROM I want with the csc and modem from my old ROM via cwm recovery. No wipes, apps, settings and order remained unchanged.

I assume u can do the same without using dsixda, just by switching the hidden & cache images inside the .tar files. The advantages of doing it this way are:

1. Removing the vendor's apps from the csc

2. De-odexing

3. Pre-rooting

4. Adding cwm using recovery.img from my backup.

5. I tried it & it worked :)

Disadvantages:

Takes more time

Makes you install the dsixda kitchen, and it's a bit complicated process, but hey - if I managed to do it....

Hope I help anyone :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
Just got it. Guess where.

Walmart! I was surprised that they had any cases at all for the E4GT.

So far, I really like it. Did a few drop tests and throw tests. I am thinking that I will record them and upload them for you guys to see. Its not overly bulky, but feels really nice on my hands. I feel like I have a new phone. It has a built in screen protector that fits pretty flush with the screen only when the screen is off can it be seen. My only beef is that it doesn't have a hole for the notification LED, but I can easily change that. Overall, I give it an 8 out of 10. Any thoughts on it from other users are welcome. Also, feel free to ask questions about it.

Later guys.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kchannel9:
Dude, don't feed the monster :/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
Huh?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bigmike6200:
Do you have any pics?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
No. My camera is messed up... :(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bigmike6200:
Do you know of any ROMs other than blu Kuban for fl24 modem?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
Seriously? Don't hijack the topic of a thread. Your question is answered in QA, The general section and in both development and original development Sections. Thank you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jahjah440:
how do i post a reply to a thread?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
Take your head out of your ***.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sinkster:
Lol. Just checking recent posts and this is probably the most random thread I've seen for a while. Respect to the op.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
Switched from NV to RUIM/SIM in the Mobile Network Settings menu. Also toggled Network Mode from LTE to CDMA.

I have data because I can get online and browse without being connected to Wifi but I can't make calls.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
Go back to sense call sprint and tell them to refresh your services....
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
Do I need to unroot or anything or just install a Sense rom?

What would happen if I just took it to Sprint with CM installed and tried to get them to activate it?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mulhiny:
Probably just switching it back and flashing a sense Rom will do it. Update profile after flashing.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
Can I flash any sense rom?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] exSD:
Yes any is fine
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
I flashed Meanbean and now it just has a box that popped up saying "Device Configuration: The network is preparing your services..." and it's been there for 10 minutes.

Any ideas?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
:good:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
Okay, so it says the profile updated but I still can't make calls. I have data though.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] exSD:
Are you retarded or retarded?

Call Sprint and tell them to refresh your services.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
I missed that the first time... my bad.

Thanks for the help.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
You just made my night, thank you.

From my Evo LTE, yup.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
EDIT: Flashed Meanbean to get Sense first.

Called Sprint and had them refresh. No luck.

Just got back from a Sprint store. Had a tech refresh my service there. No luck.

I realize I'm retarded but if you could offer any suggestions it would be much appreciated.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
I know you didn't leave that store without another phone?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
The tech told me to unroot and relock it and then go back tomorrow.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
I don't know about that. I would have tried to get another phone on a hardware failure.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
David is right. You went back to sense and still no go? Hardware issue (or network).

From my Evo LTE, yup.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Asadullah:
Just because it is based on sense doesn't mean that it has everything working. Try going back to stock rooted rom, no mods nothing. Then press ##786# I'm willing to bet you mdn or min is wrong probably got messed up in a flash somewhere. I've had it happen before call them from another phone and tell them your situation and they will have you enter a dialer code and reenter your mdn min
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
I did ##786# and it says that I have no mobile number and no MSID. I'm assuming it shouldn't be that way.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
Did the techs not see that?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mulhiny:
I've been to more than a few stores where the tech sees the phone is unlocked and rooted and won't touch it. My bet is they didn't even look. I know some will tell me that sprints policy is to work even on rooted phones, but I know first hand that some stores will send you packing.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rdtmk:
Well, I'm back to the stock rooted rom and taking into a Sprint store to try and get it replaced. Hopefully they don't notice it's unlocked/rooted/s-off.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Android_please.:
did it work? im having similar issues
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Delakit:
The phone can be unlocked but they won't touch it if it is rooted. I'm almost 100% on that since that's what Sprint told me but they've told me lots of things. Worst case scenario you can use VipeRUU to get back to stock. If your bootloader remains unlocked just Dirtyracun and then VipeRUU again. You might even be able to VipeRUU right after the first time to get the bootloader locked again but don't quote nne on that. All I know is that VipeRUU after Durtyracun returned my phone back to 100% stock. Locked and everything.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Quetzalcoatl:
Depends on the store.

My Sprint store told me they'd still look at it even if it where rooted
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scataldo721:
if youre using sliding messaging then id delete it idk why but i have had an issue making calls while using it
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Quetzalcoatl:
I have that app and I've had no issues making calls. Don't blame the app. I've been using it since it got released and have had no issues with calls
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scataldo721:
I'm just going by my experience with it its a great app don't get me wrong but it just messed up my ability to make calls
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] LloydEBrown:
Installed tool kit.Selected number 112 for my us cellular R530U phone with Jelly Bean. Odin loaded,put the rar file in PDA. Box was blue. Pushed start and it started to load and then Failer.Phone listed the following. Oden Mode,Product name:SCHR530U,Custom Binary download: no,Current Binary Samsung official,System Status official, Qualcomm Secureboot:enabled and in Red letters unsupported dev_type. And i was locked out. i downloaded Odin in a seperate file and went in to toolbox files and found a recovery file and loaded it into the phone and brought it back to life with just one exception. No Wi Fi enabled .The button wont light and it wont connect.I tried several times to root the phone with the tool kit version 7.3.2.0 using all recommended settings in the program ,but it fails everytime and i have lost wifi.Any ideas why the failer to root? I went to update software in my phone and it says my phone has been tampered with and it wont install anymore updates.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] AtoZ0to9:
This is the AT&T and Canadian people's section... Might want to look in the Sprint forum for some support for US Cellular...

Anyways... un-rar the file first with 7zip... can't flash a .rar...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] telisrs:
i have a hardlocked Xperia T, by unlocking the bootloader can i do and SIM unlock??
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
I dont know what a hardlocked is?

But sim unlocking is different to bootloader unlocking.

Please read the all in one thread (The first thread in the Q&A section) for help on unlocking the bootloader.

I have never seen a way to sim unlock an xperia device on xda, you have to google it and pay for it.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] telisrs:
i found a company that can gives me a code to make SIM unlock but since i have all numbers zero-0, they told me that is hardlocked and they

cannot help me with that. That is the reason I'm asking that, if it is the same situation like iphones.

sorry for making silly questions for some people.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] telisrs:
Sony gives to every phone some available number of tries to give a code and SIM unlock it. if you put a code and is not succeeded the unlocking

then you lost one chance. if your tries go to zero, then the phone is Hardlocked!!

here is the way you can see that:

With a non-accepted SIM card start up the phone. When the screen says "emergency calls"

1. Start up the phone and press the Menu key ( ) and Back key ( ) as follows:

2. Pressing Key Sequences: Menu Back Back Menu Back Menu Menu Back

Note: Please make sure the phone have SIMLOCK when pressing these keys to get into the Service menu.

OR

Press *#*#7378423#*#* and access the service menu

You will see a menu:

EX:

[ ]Network 10

[ ]Network Subset 10

[ ]Service Provider 10

[ ]Corporate 10

[ ]Sim 0
[Motorola Droid RAZR] JDunc:
Anyone in here use SetCPU still for underclocking? I just set mine up again after taking the OTA for JB and I was wondering which CPU governor was the best? Is it 'hotplug'? The default is 'interactive' but I remember there was a better governor.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] just lou:
I use interactive on all my Android devices. It has the best balance between battery life and performance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] netter123:
Some areas with spotty 4G are problematic for me, and I'd like to just force 3G. I've searched but can't find a reliable method that works (apparently an old version of a phone info app worked, but not the current version). I'm running the latest CleanRom btw.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cas239:
Settings <More... <Mobile Networks <Network Mode <Uncheck LTE/CDMA/EvDo and check off CDMA/EvDo auto
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] netter123:
That option is not there for me. I have global, lte/cdma, gsm/umts.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cas239:
I haven't been on clean ROM or a touch wiz ROM in a while, but as I remember they have the option for toggles in the drop down status bar. Toggling 4g/lte will also disable 4g and only search for a 3g signal
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] netter123:
Quick panel settings in Cleanrom doesn't seem to have an option to add a 4g toggle. I have power toggles, which has that option, but the toggle doesn't actually seem to work...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] azndy:
I use an app called Phone Info by SC@Taiwaan. Unfortunately it's no longer available on the Play Store but luckily someone posted the APK for it here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36090884&postcount=14

I can confirm it works with stock rom and I'm currently on CM10.1 and it works with that as well. Once in the app go to Phone information then scroll down to Set Preferred Network Type and change it to CDMA auto. If you want 4G again just switch it back to LTE/CDMA auto.

Hope this works for you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] salas2324:
Did u even read what u quoted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] azndy:
Well the new version of phone info is made by a different developer. The original version my sc@taiwaan that is since removed from the app store works. If the apk that was posted doesn't work I can rip the apk off my phone when I get home tonight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] netter123:
Thanks for the link to the old version of the app - looks like this is what I needed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] netter123:
Okay, so after using the phone info app to turn off 4g, I haven't been able to get back 4g. I've tried turning it back on through the regular phone settings (rather than using the app, which is known not to work). Even in lte mode, 4g never returns. I also wiped cache and re flashed rpm/modem, but still stuck on 3g. Any ideas short of reverting to stock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] f@milym@n:
I'm having the same issue. I was able to use Phone info when running stock, but that's clearly not an option any more. Has anyone had success with any other apps? I used the RPM and modem suggested with CleanRom 6, not sure if that has anything to do with it. Flashed the RPM, then modem, then ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bart77:
Has any one tried to enable the hidden menu that has radio options?

This was in the gn2 forum but seems to work on the gs3.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36208617
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfetaz:
Toggle options, including what cas239 said, are for AOSP roms like Clockwork Mod, Pacman, and AOSPA. Touchwiz roms do not have this option directly, only with Phone Info App. Although it seems only the older version has this option.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] gb155:
A friend of mine have just got a 2nd hand xda and it came with hoyle casino 99 installed,the guy said it was just the pc version adapted to work on ppc but i cant get it to work on mine and my friend wants to hard reset his but does not want to loose this game

does anyone know how to make hoyle casino 99 work on the xda?

thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] krari:
Hi there,

I messed up with an Xperia T LT30p a friend gave me...

I manage to install CWM after flashing 7.0.A1.303 with flashtool.

I think the bootloader was locked and I tried to flash PACMAN ROM straight forward.

Tring to reboot... impossible to get anything on the screen...

When I long press the power boutun it vibrates but thats it.

When I connect it to my computer nothing,.. no usb detection.. flashtooll says device disconnected.

Any ideas ? What should I try to revive it ?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] SphereOfCuriosity:
I've had this problem and unbricked it (but I'm having permissions issues, but I digress).

The following assumes: a) You have Windows and b) you already have a stock FTF downloaded (if not head to the first page of the Q&A)

Just follow these steps:

Unplug phone

Open Flashtool

Click the Flash button (with the lightning bolt)

Click Flashmode

Click on the FTF that you have downloaded, and select all Wipe options

Click OK

When the dialog with the animations of the bottom of a phone and the USBs appears:

Hold the volume down key until your LED lights green and vibrates

And plug in while holding volume down

Wait for reboot

Enjoy!

Let me know if you succeed or if you get any errors.

And, you know, hit thanks if you end up triumphant. :D
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] krari:
Tried 2 times but it stopped both times :

14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Reading device information

14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Current device : LT30p - YT9103ATSX - 1266-0471_R4F - 1262-6309_7.0.A.1.303 - GLOBAL-HSPA_7.0.A.1.303

14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Start Flashing

14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Processing loader

14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Checking header

14/044/2013 21:44:08 - INFO - Flashing data

14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_7054 - Version : R5F001 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE

14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin

14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Checking header

14/044/2013 21:44:10 - INFO - Flashing data

14/044/2013 21:44:13 - INFO - Processing fotakernel.sin

14/044/2013 21:44:13 - INFO - Checking header

14/044/2013 21:44:13 - INFO - Flashing data

14/044/2013 21:44:16 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_2.sin

14/044/2013 21:44:16 - INFO - Checking header

14/044/2013 21:44:16 - INFO - Flashing data

14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_1.sin

14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Checking header

14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Flashing data

14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Processing amss_fsg.sin

14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Checking header

14/044/2013 21:44:17 - INFO - Flashing data

14/044/2013 21:44:18 - INFO - Processing apps_log.sin

14/044/2013 21:44:18 - INFO - Checking header

14/044/2013 21:44:18 - INFO - Flashing data

14/044/2013 21:44:20 - INFO - Processing system.sin

14/044/2013 21:44:20 - INFO - Checking header

14/044/2013 21:44:21 - INFO - Flashing data

14/047/2013 21:47:21 - INFO - Ending flash session

14/047/2013 21:47:21 - ERROR - 31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.

14/047/2013 21:47:21 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

14/047/2013 21:47:22 - INFO - Device disconnected

14/047/2013 21:47:22 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

14/047/2013 21:47:22 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

14/047/2013 21:47:27 - INFO - Device disconnected

Maybe it's the battery will give it another try but freaky, I thoght it was completely dead but after keep trying..
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
You can not flash Pac man Rom with a locked bootloader.

You need to long press both powerc and volume up buttons until the phone vibrates, keep holding then until it vibrates 3 more times.

Then run pccompanion and run software update, choose the repair option and then attach the phone in flash mode

Sent from my star trek communicator

Sony Flagship device circa 2145
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] krari:
thanks I sorted it out.

Stupid move to flash pacman over locked bootloader.

My next move will be to unlock it.

Thx for the help!:good:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] krari:
I confirm some crazy file permission problem after recovering from my mess.

Is there a quick way to wipe the internal memory ?

I'm now stuck in 4.0.4, unlocked bootloader can't root with the restore method..

any ideas ?

thx again
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
If you have a unlocked bootloader just flash a insecure kernel to get root.

No need to use bin4rys method.

Just go ahead and flash doomlords kernel from the thread in the dev section

Sent from my star trek communicator

Sony Flagship device circa 2145
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] SphereOfCuriosity:
Well, that is something I have yet to encounter. Try doing some research on bricks, b/c mine was a soft brick, and yours just may be a hard brick. I'll do some searching tell you what I find.

EDIT: Ok, ignore me. gregbradley knows his shtuff so listen to him.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] krari:
I fix my permission issue by simply wiping the internal memory

I then managed to root the phone easily.

Now I struggle to install TWRP with Goo manager

I might try to flash a recovery via fastboot

Can someone tell me how to boot in recovery then ?

Many thanks
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
You rbest bet is to install a custom kernel with recovery included, there are plenty about in the dev section.

If you have not unlocked the bootloader you need to install cmw for locked bootloaders. Find the thread in the dev section.

Finally read post 2 and 3 in the all in one thread to find out how to enter recovery
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] krari:
I'm bloody stuck on .303

Anytime I try to flash a kernel I end with grey triangle with a blue bar on the butom

Then only thing I can do is flash back .303 ftf

I can get to CWM 4 ICS / I can't get to TWRP 4440

Ican't flash .489 OTA get error, same with PC companion...

I'm I stupid ? :p

Is there a clean way to get from ICS to JB ?

Again Greg and everyone many thanks!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
When you get the triangle just wait, it will eventually boot, but it may take a long time...

plus if you flash a kernel you need to be on the correct rom for that kernel before booting.

can you tell me the exact steps you have done including the links to the files you have flashed
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] adioperator:
I had the same problem as krari, your instructions saved my Xperia T :good:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] AndroidHoneyComb:
Its not a hard brick lol, I was curios and flashed a unlocked rom on a locked rom. Just flash stock via flashtool and it works