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[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nestinar:
I am going to London for a few days and want to buy XDA II. I have spoken with a shop in London and they said that they have it in stock and start selling on 1 November. I need a piece of advice from those who live in UK. I was told that the phone will be sold with a contract only.

1. In order to buy a contracted phone, do I need only ID and credit card or I need a permanent address in the UK as well?

2. What is O2 policy on early contract termination? I could not find anything on their site.

3. If I pay cash and leave the country does it mean that I am not paying early contract termination fee since they do not have my credit card number and I am not the UK resident?

4. Any ideas how to buy XDA II in the UK at minimum price in my situation?

Many thanks.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nossie:
I bought the XDA online.... (original)

When I went to register it with O2 they checked through the deal I did with the link....

If I had not confirmed the registration when I purchased the device I would have been billed the full amount after a certain time.

If you buy a phone they will run a credit check including where you worked last....

If you terminate early I know many people that have been billed the full price.

sorry but it appears you have no option here. catch 22 situation...

hope that helps.

Ian.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nestinar:
Sorry my English is not that good. What 22 situation means?

What if I ask a friend of mine who lives in UK to register on his name, can I pay with my own credit card or it must be his credit card? In this way I would pay the charges for early contract termination from my card. Depends how much it is à course. Anybody knows how much O2 charges for early contract termination?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nossie:
catch 22 - from the film by the same name... I think

basically you do it one way... you get screwed, you do it the other... you get screwed.

If you get your friend to register it you might be able to get the registration transferred over but your friend would be putting a hell of a lot of faith in you.

The cost for early contract termination is the cost of the phone without contract plus any extra charges O2 wish to lay on you. The XDAII is what £700 without contract? (speculative price)

either way, I wouldnt like to be you or your friend when you terminate the contract early.

sorry,

Ian.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nestinar:
I've got an idea. I ask my friend to put XDA on his card and purchase the insurance for the phone as well, while I pay cash back to him. Then I leave the UK and he reports XDA stolen or lost and gets a brand new XDA for himself for free.

Is it very illegal in UK to do in this way?

I would prefer a more legal way to get around.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nossie:
errr it would be very illegal...

like insurance fraud illegal...

if it wasn't everyone would be doing it...

please dont suggest that here again... :shock:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nestinar:
I had a feeling that it's illegal :oops:

But is there a legal way??? I would appreciate if somebody will give an idea how to do it legally. Somehow a lot of phones are getting out of the coutries of origin, get unlocked and sold. So there should be a way I believe.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Rudegar:
lol how could it not be illegal i mean they have to give him 2 phones at the price of one

if it were not who would stop people from doing the same thing with cars

and figtherplanes for that matter :P
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nossie:
Yeah thats because the supplier can source the items from other dealers (like when buying MS software)

but that usually doesnt happen until the item in question has been out for a few months... with the XDAII being so new their will likely be limited availibility... so I'd imagine getting one with a contract below the RRP O2 is selling it for will be hard enough never mind buying once cheap without a contract.

the phone when released is subsidised by the operator in the hopes they can make up development costs with the contract. They may begin to release phones to other parties after this time but they wont so close after the release date.

Ian.

P.S hence why that XDAII on ebay is so dodgy... where the hell did he get it from? (if he actually has it in the first place)

http://xda-developers.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=3270&highlight=ebay
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nestinar:
There are phones available really soon after the initial release in the country of origin and sold usually in small shops (not chain mobile shops). That means that somehow the phones are purchased somewhere at low cost with a contract (operator's logo on the phone) and then shipped outside the country, get unlocked and sold. Which is probably not 100% legal scheme but if they can do in bulk means that there is more or less legal way to do it.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] cruisin-thru:
O2 are like pitbulls when the go after their money. I dont think they will allow early termination, so add up 13 months at the chosen tariff, put that in an account then each month it will be drawn at the monthly tariff by O2, when 12 months expire give 1 month notice and thats it. If it still seems cheap this way then good luck. Regarding the insurance claim, the phone companies now demand a written statement from the police and the owner, they have got very upset at all the claims and investigate each claim. I dont think a phone, no matter how desirable is worth a criminal record.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Nestinar:
What is the situation with existing O2 customers? How much existing customers pay for a new XDA II?

Let's say my friend is an existing O2 customer and he buys XDA II. Can he sell it then to me and use the old handset instead?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] hiddenvision:
I need some help :-)

Cor I wonder about some of the Posts I read here.

Can anyone help me out with the Keys and combination for the Store room at O2 head quaters.

All plans and electrical documentation along with type of cctv and alarm systems would also be helpful..

If you work there then perhaps you could leave all of the stock on the Road outside the rear door. Please post a note here to let me know this information :-)

I assume that it would not be so bad if I just rob them directly rather than do it behind their back.

Is that Legal.?. after all I am not making some bad insurance claim.

.... Well I am laughing.... :-)
[General Questions and Answers] salizzan:
Hi everyone.. I purchase this Samsung S3 Clone and I need help on how to change the icon of its battery, wifi and signal bar. I was able to successfully root the phone.. Please help me on this. I wanted the phone to look original by changing those icons. Even if i try to apply different themes those icons wont change. Please refer attachment..

And another problem is Phone Coverage Signal weak or lost, another phone can receive 50% or full coverage signal..

Here is the details per atuntu:

Phone Model: GT-i9300

CPU: SMDK4x12

CPU Model: Quad-Core ARMv7 Processor (VFPv3,NEON)

Android Version: 4.1.9

Build: IMM76D.GT-I9300ZSALE9

IMEI: 351869058577423

Kernel: Linux Version 3.0.13 (root@android-desktop) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) #4 PREEMPT Sun Feb 3 16:11:02 CST 2013

Additional info from About Phone:

Baseband Version: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V20, 2012/08/13 14:56

Kernel Version: 3.0.13 1211 V72 Sun Feb 3 16:11:02 CST 2013

Build Number: IMM76D.GT-I9300ZSALE9

Custom build version: 1359856456

Thank you very much..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Springy_Minaj:
Recently just bought and installed Vice City on a 4.2 ROM, switched back over to Beans 11 and now the game can't be downloaded from the market due to compatibility issues. Does anybody know a way around this, or experienced it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] littleguevara:
2 ways:

1. edit your build.prop to make the phone think it's a different device. But beware doing this can cause the phone not to boot.

2.extract the .apk while on the other rom and save to an sd card and install it as you would any other lone .apk. That's how I did it.

Because your next question will inevitably be "how do I do that?" Astro file manager in the play store will allow you to extract apks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Berdi86:
Hello.

I am searching since many Days for Root, for the Arnova Soundpad.

It is the only actially Android Radio, and i like it, but there is no Mod, Custom Rom or Root for it.

Can someone help me?

Is here someone who is clever enough to hack/root this Device?

Sorry, my English is not so good
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GaMeR64:
I would like to know this too. I have the same version only OEM.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avneeshsachdeva22:
I have installed Street Fighter IV on my device. Want to download game data on device itself. problem is that it needs to keep screen awake for doing so. I am afraid I will get a burn in, keeping it awake overnight. Any solution. ?

ELSE

Suppose I download game data on torrent and just copy it to my device in appropriate folder, will it work ? I saw a description which used Titanium Backup. Mine is not rooted. do I need to use Titanium App?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Christian Nothing:
No your screen will not get burned if you let it awake but it'll drain your battery so you'll have to connect to a power source.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] benhu:
Why don't you just turn your screen off or download the data from computer??
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sagar Khanapurkar:
Go ahead, the screen won't burn. I have done it many times.

LOL. you should clear your myths
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avneeshsachdeva22:
I think you don't have a clear idea of screen burn on AMOLED.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avneeshsachdeva22:
I have got my screen replaced once (during warranty period). Is quite a common issue in forums. Was a similar reason earlier also. Trying to know any alternative as download will NOT occur with screen off.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bence.bence2:
If you copy it to the correct destination, it should work... They might mentioned the TB mod, cause it's much easier just to tap restore, and you dont have to google for the destination, it takes it to the correct place :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jj_95nano:
Don't do that.

Use torrent or something else.

Coz one I was on YouTube in portrait mode for at least 1/2 hour... half of my screen got burnt with a blue shade. Thankfully it has gone now after a week (it ideally can't go... but I might have reversed burned it without knowing). Try your best not to burn it, it will look ugly and might need to be replaced.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sagar Khanapurkar:
Screen burn occurs when you take a photo of the sun at a specific angle. According to my knowledge. Correct me if I am wrong.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1Chef:
Couldn't you just use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nkahoang.screenstandby it puts the display off and keeps the phone on. Also i have done this loads of times and no sign of burn in. Oops sorry just read you're not rooted it may not work
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albelomba:
R: [Q] Download game data without risking Screen Burn

I always download games data and never had my screen burned..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ccarlpearce:
Wifi Sleep

Go to the following:

"System Settings" -> "Wi-Fi" -> Menu (three dots or button etc) -> "advanced" -> "Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep" and change to something like "Only when plugged in"

(if this option is available on your ROM)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diji1:
Howdy folks :)

I've noticed something rather perplexing: game performance for Note on GB Roms is streets ahead of JB Roms in some cases. Bear in mind that this is all subjective (ie I haven't measured FPS) although in most cases where this is noticeable the performance difference is so large that I hardly need to. Think jerking and stuttering movement that interferes heavily with gameplay.

It only seems to effect some titles though: for example Dead Trigger and Shadowgun seem equally good on either (maybe the same game engine is the reason?) to my subjective eye. Real Racing 3 and Let's Golf 3 are very, very bad on JB roms that I've tried. Let's Golf 3 is jerky graphically. Real Racing 3 is jerky to the point of being unplayable.

On GB roms Let's Gold 3 is silky, silky smooth - literally everything, it's an older game of course. Real Racing 3 is jerky at times, in particular on the scenes before you start racing where it shows the cares, but not as much as JB. During gameplay it varies from jerky but still playable (when there's lots of cars/crashes) to that wonderful framerate steadiness where you feel in complete control of the car because everything FPS is consistently the same. Which it is not on JB at all. I realise RR3 is probably getting a bit beyond the Notes capabilities but the difference between JB and GB is night and day. And that's before I use any Chainfire3D features on GB.

I've tried Stock GB and Rocket ROM GB but only 3 JB ROMs - that being ParanoidAndroid 2.54 (utacka), PA 3.10 and Stunner v2 to get these subjective results.

So point of this post is: are all JB Roms like this for 3D performance? Particuarly interested in people that have tried RR3 and LG3 though I'm sure there's other games that this effects. I have read that Asylum and BlackCNA are good for 3D gaming - is it better/same than GB though?

I'm really in love with ParanoidAndroid features other than the gaming issues so I might try a dual booting solution or swap between nandroid backups to have a GB and JB roms even though this will be a PITA (the dual booting would require flashing a kernel before changing ROMS though at least I can do it online with KTools :).

Just wondering
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aleq:
Hello Everybody,

I'm wondering anyone figured out already how to share media between users in Android 4.2.2 (Nexus 10)? I mean sharing a large number of photos and movies, something without online connection (no dropbox/drive). A solution without duplicating the files in each account is highly preferred.

I know /sdcard/Android/obb folder is shared, I used it to transfer large files between the accounts. But it is not recognized by Media Scanner / Gallery. Links are not working for me (I tried both - symbolic and hard link, ln -s reports Function not implemented, ln alone Operation not permitted. Not mentioning that root shell doesn't see the content of obb (strange)). Folder sync seems not to work either (even though it states 4.2.2 is supported).

TIA
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aleq:
The same issue in KitKat obviously... Still without a solution
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigJArm:
I found a solution.

Use the android/obb folder since it is shared space. I added a Movies folder there can can access it from multiple locations. For MX player to see the movie files I had to uncheck the recognize no media option under settings but it works.
[HTC EVO 3D] death87:
As title say... what's the most stable rom to use as a daily one?
[HTC EVO 3D] donkeykong1:
I use Mwakious sense since it came out and no problems whatsoever

Sent from Mwakious powered EVO 3D using Tapatalk 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cry to cry:
Excuse me sir. I guess this is source-kernel-2.6.38.6-U8815- Gingerbread on Huawei ascend Y200. But it same as Huawei ascend Y210 and we stuck at edit to suitable Y210. So please help we, and you can invite someone can help our trouble. Thanks a lot ! Here is link source kernel :http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwi...=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDU5NTk=
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zorachus:
Anyone having an issue with no weather being updated or found on the stock News and Weather Genie we all use and love.

Best Widget ever for created for Android, and a classic since the Nexus-One.

Last night/today the weather part stopped working, won't update or display weather. But the News sections is OK.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El Daddy:
I haven't used it on my N4 yet, but I fired it up and weather works for me.

I agree about it being awesome though. It brings me back to when I booted up my Nexus One for the first time. :) I just wish they would have given it a little bit of holo love.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zorachus:
Thanks, not sure why mine is screwed up ? News works great though.

Genie News and Weather widget, hands down my #1 must have widget. The Nexus-One started it :)

I thought on the Galaxy Nexus release, with the all new 4.0 ICS, there would have been a new version, like you said with Holo theme, I was betting 99% on that.

Then, I thought, OK for sure a new updated Genie with the Nexus 4. Nope.

Oh well, this widget is almost "retro" old school cool now :). Keeps that N-One feel.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zorachus:
I am running a semi transparent version, not totally clear, but not solid gray background either, you can see live wallpapers through it partially. Looks nice.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] ntabikha:
hello...

recently my xda developed this problem:

most games wuld crash few seconds after they launch.

i've hard reset!

i've reformated AND scanned the SD card!

i've even reinstalled all games!!

sometimes they wuld work, but now most times they crash.

it gives this error # 0xc0000005

i reasearched msn.com and found out, atleast in windows, its a

sharing violation! but what is it in xda? and how to fix it?

one partucular game act up like that even after a hard reset with only IT in the system.

do i need to reflash rom?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] salizzan:
Hi everyone.. I purchase this Samsung S3 Clone and I need help on how to change the icon of its battery, wifi and signal bar. I was able to successfully root the phone.. Please help me on this. I wanted the phone to look original by changing those icons. Even if i try to apply different themes those icons wont change. (Refer Attachment)

And another problem is Phone Coverage Signal weak or lost, another phone can receive 50% or full coverage signal..

Here is the details per atuntu:

Phone Model: GT-i9300

CPU: SMDK4x12

CPU Model: Quad-Core ARMv7 Processor (VFPv3,NEON)

Android Version: 4.1.9

Build: IMM76D.GT-I9300ZSALE9

IMEI: 351869058577423

Kernel: Linux Version 3.0.13 (root@android-desktop) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) #4 PREEMPT Sun Feb 3 16:11:02 CST 2013

Additional info from About Phone:

Baseband Version: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V20, 2012/08/13 14:56

Kernel Version: 3.0.13 1211 V72 Sun Feb 3 16:11:02 CST 2013

Build Number: IMM76D.GT-I9300ZSALE9

Custom build version: 1359856456

Thank you very much..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aminmohan:
How to root and flash cwm recovery on Samsung S3 Clone (SMDK4x12)

Hi,

I would like to know How to root and flash cwm recovery on Samsung S3 Clone (SMDK4x12).

I'm scared as i don't want to brick my phone . This was bought from bangkok.

I tried googling many how tos and youtube videos but it was bouncer to me though i have rooted my LGp500 with 4.0.4 hehappy bluepill

Here is the details per atuntu:

Phone Model: GT-i9300

CPU: SMDK4x12

CPU Model: Quad-Core ARMv7 Processor (VFPv3,NEON)

Android Version: 4.1.9

Build: IMM76D.GT-I9300ZSALE9

IMEI: 353817054073382
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] ichbinich:
Hi there!

Is the Xperia Tipo compatible with 64GB Sd Cards?

Officially there will be just Cards up to 32GB supported, but in other devices with the same note 64 GB Cards work.

Has anybody ever tried?
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] UTK18:
memory card will work and show 64 gigs capacity but your phone may slowdown due to increased time in media scanning.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] boehmtho:
The HowTo works also for Galaxy Note 10.1 devices see here.

Please use device specific files from links below.

Because ClockworkMod Touch is used, just tip on the touchscreen instead using the buttons.

ClockworkMod Touch for Galaxy Note 10.1 n8000/n8010/n8013

Thread with infos http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2102677

Cyanogenmod CM10.1 for Galaxy Note 10.1

n8000 GSM

n8013 Wi-Fi also for n8010
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psychem:
guys my phone was stolen 11 months ago and was recovered today

i had installed miui on it and there was a 2gb microsd card on it.

the phone doesnt have the 2gb memory card on it so i have purchased a new 4gb card. i think the rooting is done on the old memory card and i dont have it anymore.

PROBLEM: the miui lockscreen has a password on it which i cant get beyond. i cant boot into the root menu or have actually forgotten also how to boot into xrecovery

what do i do to unlock this screen???

thanks in advance... plz help!!!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psychem:
also i cant mount the usb because of the lockscreen password so i cant use seus to format the phone to factory settings

ive looked at this link http://en.miui.com/thread-1203-1-1.html

is option 4 the only option in this case?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psychem:
ok nevermind i just remembered how to use flashtool! lol

phone is back yay!:D
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoFury:
Hey guys, juz bought a Galaxy Note 2, and performing a firmware update. After the update I cant use the Writing feature in S voice :( Before update I do hav the feature but not after updating my phone :crying: Any idea ?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diddly3000:
I have xperia z coming to me Tuesday from Vodafone on bill pay. I just wanted to know if these will have bootloader locked does anyone know.

I'm coming from gs2 and really want to root my xperia and flash some roms again :D
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juDGEY2k10:
locked
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diddly3000:
Will it be a lot of hardship to get it unlocked?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juDGEY2k10:
Can not unlock the boot loader but u can root it, best thing is sell it when get it as new (dont open it) then buy a sim free one from phones 4 u
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reudyfam:
Mine is vodafone as well mate, bootloader can be unlocked. I've left mine locked as root is available. Didn't want to lose BE etc.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juDGEY2k10:
How can it be unlocked if its locked?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diddly3000:
How did you root it locked? Also what's BE. I'm new to Sony devices lol
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juDGEY2k10:
bravia engine, u can root it without unlocking the boot loader but on yours the boot loader will be locked,

type in *#*#service#*#* then look service info then configuration look at bottom will say if it can be unlocked
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diddly3000:
Is BE a big loss do you notice it gone?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frankie99969:
i got mine from vodafone and out of the box the bootloader unlock allowed value was yes, however after flashing to uk generic, then rooting it has changed to no, i think this happened during root.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reudyfam:
I'm sure I've read on here that it should go back to yes if you unroot and go back to stock.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kapkan.demo:
does it work with another mobile operator? for example, will xperia z vodafone be working with russian mobile operators?

thx!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juDGEY2k10:
Should work anywhere but the uk, its only locked to the uk not the rest of the world
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] olafs93:
what is the difference between locked and not locked bootloader? what does it change?

i always had htc phones new to sony.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] zoldyck:
Requirement

Feature

ZNXT v7 :

Znxt V5

Znxt v3

Znxt V1
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] zoldyck:
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[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] zoldyck:
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