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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HiCZoK:
Hi guys. Do I really need a root on n2 ? I would not be using most of it features anyway. I was searching for good room all the time on my desire z... this is the thing with roms, that no rom is ever perfect.

so. If I care for slow motion video, all of camera featrures and overall quality of camera and experience, do I need to root anyway ? I am liking it very much as it is out of the box.

Another question. I am using ftp app and filezilla to copy files between the n2 and pc. But with filezilla I can enter any file on the phone outside in that 16gb internal memory space. (I am talkinga bout 5gb of system files).

Now I am worried that i could delete or move some files by accident in filezilla. Would factory reset help and restore everything on stock ?

Basically.

Do I need root, If i am a heavy camera user ?

Does factory reset restores internal 16gb storage, or to be more accurate, system files. (dont have sd card) and how to perform real out of the box like factory reset.

I have this phone for 2 days and I am loving it. My dream came true :D cheers and thanks for any tips.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bulbous:
You probably don't need root. I rooted mine but to be quite honest I don't make a lot of use of root features. The device is pretty cool without root.

I'd suggest that you leave it until you find that "one thing" that really needs root.

l rooted my Note 10.1 as well- Same applies :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.ketan:
If your device doesn't have latest 4.1.2 rom then earliest update it rather than root, it is much needed.

Btw if you factory reset, you will lose all data on internal storage too.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohammed779:
For me, I need root.. I don't like the stock ROM, many ROM out there are awesome to use..

First time I got my note 2, I was excited and I thought stock rom was like the best and I thought other ROM are just bad..

I tried like 2 - 3 then I liked them a lot so I started switching between ROMs and yea.. Now, I can't really use the stock..

For you, if you really only use it for camera, you don't need to root..

However, some ROMs like Omega ROM or ARHD and many others, has impressive battery life, I got 9 hours of display time and got many features.. :)

If you want to know, try it your self :)

Install custom recovery (TWRP) and discover ROMs safely :)

Yea factory reset deletes everything in your internal memory..

So I recommend an external SD Card ;)

Sent from my GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HiCZoK:
Thanks for answers. So I think I will not root for now but I might fallow developement topic for interesting concepts.

for now I am very happy with stock 4.1.2 and battery life is fantastic. Btw. Charger makes weird sounds when in outlet by itself... like if something was loose inside but its not because sound stops soon after disconnecting charger from wall outlet.. And pitch noise when charging but that I consider normal.

I am still unclear about factory reset. I know I will lose al my data from that 10gb available to use. My question is, will factory reset restore anything on that rest 5gb system hidden partition in case I will get a virus or accidentally delete something with ftp filezilla? Thats because whole 16gb can be explored via wifi ftp way.

ANyway. The device is stunning and its just 3rd day of discovering it secrets :D
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.ketan:
Factory reset bring your device to state when you got out of box, that's simplest answer.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonSpeedy7:
This is why it's called factory reset :)

I don't think you need any ROM.I also have an un-rooted stock 4.1.2 Note 2 ,Nova Launcher some widgets with UCCW and Swiftkey are enough for me.Battery life is very good on 4.1.2 just the same as 4.1.1 ,I had both versions.I get about 5:30 hours of screen ON maximum brightness ,screen ON ALL the time ,playing Modern Combat 4 and heavy browsing and YouTube.Impressive.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HiCZoK:
OK thanks for answerws.

Can I root and keep stock firmware and have factory reset working ?

If official update comes out I will not be able to use ota update when rooted right ?

Also. How to improve battery stats ? I am getting about 5-6 screen on time. (which is giid anyway)

one more. How to debloat? I have retail device so only samsung useless chaton, samsung apps etc are on. I removed all updates for those etc and just disabled notifications. Oh also - I cant seem to find general topic about optimizing everything on n2. is there anything like that ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Eyebolt:
I started attempting to use the Wifi Tether TrevE mod (thanks for your work on this TrevE...see thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1988735) on my stock ROM rooted VZW GS3. It would work for a while, my tablet would be able to connect (which meant I could connect my tablet to my home Plex server and let my kids watch a cartoon in the car), but then I would get the "What the hell? ..." error that the device had taken over the wifi-interface after a few random minutes (this was a bit upsetting to the two little ones in the back).

After some searching around and trying different things (including some database editing), I eventually settled on these settings in Wifi Tether that allowed me to stream for a good hour with no issues.

Device-Profile: Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE) <-----this seemed to be the change that really made it work.

Setup-Method: Auto (the default)

Sent Netd Max Client Cmd: Checked (the default)

Enable Wifi-Encryption: Checked (woohoo...encryption is working)

Set up a passphrase for the encryption

Change the SSID

Wifi-driver reload: checked (default)

Wifi-driver reload 2: unchecked (default)

I'm running the 3.2-beta2-modv5 ***Synergized*** which was available for download from TrevE's source here: Modded Source - http://svn.ziggy471.com/treve-tether as the latest apk today.

I just figured that I used a fair amount of time working this out...and thought I would post it up in case it would save anybody else some time. Now to continue to soak all I can out of my grandfathered unlimited data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jzamarripa:
Thanks, this worked on my S3 and I'm on tmobile
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] amwenguer:
The download seems to work in the link you listed... But keeps telling me NOT INSTALLED when I try to via root explorer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] axtn95:
We need more of these kind of threads.

Good job, and thanks!
[HTC One X] stuuk:
Hi All

Just got a One X

My old desire HD used to be s-on so i guess the procedure is pretty much the same for rooting etc

If I didnt want to use the all in one tool is the rooting / custom rom procedure as follows -

Unlock bootloader with HTCDEV

Fastboot Flash a custom recovery

Install SU via recovery to root or flash a custom rom that is already rooted

Install custom rom via recovery then flashboot flash the rom's boot.img

Stu
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Yep that's it !

Don't forget to make a nandroid backup of the stock rom and keep it safe. You need it to obtain official ota's from htc !!!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karthik0001:
hey guyz.

just purchased this phone . opted for then one when had a choice b/t xperia z (37k) and butterfly (44k).

coz sony sync is good and htc sence has become common all of the smart phones have apps to get the htc sense provide additionally.

i have a sony bravia hx750 tv.

im able to play music / photos / video (play to option) and selecting the output device.

i want to know how to connect the tv and phone for screen mirroring as shown in the xperia z ad.

he play operates game on phone n watches in the big tv.

plz help.

thnx..

and can somebody help me to get free games for the phone like gta vice city (for free, its costs in market).
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lembo:
Wrong site to ask those types of questions (Rule 6). Buy them, it'll make you feel better :D
[HTC Droid DNA] ghstrdr1985:
Looking to expand my game collection on the DNA to some serious games, that of GTA3 & nature. Since the PS3 controller doesn't work (yet:fingers-crossed:) due to BT stack being all screwy (thanks HTC:mad:), any other options available?
[HTC Droid DNA] Kasab:
There's the moga controller for $50. It's a bit pricey but it works with the DNA.
[HTC Droid DNA] ghstrdr1985:
Yeah, I just found it on Amazon for $32. Curious how well it works. I also saw the Ipega one for $37.
[HTC Droid DNA] Kasab:
At least you found it cheaper. I don't have one but apparently it works well from what I've read.
[HTC Droid DNA] ghstrdr1985:
Yeah. I've found that Amazon can have some killer deals on some things you might be looking for, namely such.
[HTC Droid DNA] bigjew92:
the moga works well. i got one when they were giving them out for 5 bucks(just pay shipping). i use it from time to time. gets a little weird if you have it linked to a tablet and a phone like i have it for my nexus 7 and dna, but still works. you might just have to delink it and relink it to whichever you want to play at that time. :) definitely worth the money if you're big into console gaming on android.
[HTC Droid DNA] ghstrdr1985:
Much appreciated for the info. I think I just might be sold on the moga, if it's still in stock by the time I can order it.
[HTC Droid DNA] bigpetefox:
I own a Moga controller, use it for my Nexus 7. Pretty awesome gadget to have for mobile gaming!
[HTC Droid DNA] bigjew92:
the moga pro (if same price) might be better. looks way more awesome and probably feels really nice. unless you're going for portability... either one should be good.
[HTC Droid DNA] rchrdcrg:
I bought a Moga from Wal-Mart so that I could return it if I didn't like it... and I returned it. It irritated me that they went with proprietary support instead of as a general bluetooth gamepad. Most of what I wanted to use it with wouldn't work, and honestly the games that did support it seemed laggy. I'd let go of the thumbsticks and things would still keep moving. It's a shame, cuz it's a really slick controller, and that built-in clip is also awesome, but in the end it just didn't work for me. I also didn't care for the lack of a d-pad (yes, the pro has one, but I like the smaller form factor), and the buttons felt shallow and clicky and required too much pressure to use for my tastes.

I also tried the Nyko Playpad, and while I felt it was a better controller by having a d-pad and two more L/R buttons which were analog, I never got to actually use it because the damn thing didn't work at all on my DNA no matter what mode I used. My phone would "connect" to it, but the gamepad would still keep blinking at me as if it hadn't connected, and it never worked even for a moment.

Note to HTC: if you want to sell phones, stop needlessly f***ing them up. I love my phone, but I hate what they and Verizon have done to it... it'll probably be the first and last HTC phone I ever own, and that's a real shame.

---------- Post added at 01:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:37 AM ----------

Aside from my last post, has anyone tried a bluetooth gamepad that actually works besides the Moga? I'm dying to get my emulation on with a gamepad, and without root and roms I can't use my previous go-to, my PS3 controller. Actually, has anyone tried a PS3 controller through USB? I'm really curious to know what people have tried and what works with gamepads and the DNA.
[HTC Droid DNA] greekmanx:
the ps3 controller works with sixaxis app don't think it works with usb though.
[HTC Droid DNA] Novakingwai:
It does not work on the DNA. Did you even try it?
[HTC Droid DNA] NeuroCrashJS:
He's right about the Bluetooth. I haven't tried it using CM yet, will probably try it later on today.
[HTC Droid DNA] Darkstar1756:
PS3 Controller Works Fine

I have been enjoying using my PS3 controller on my phone for a while. Does the bluetooth stack have anything to do with firmware? If so it probably works for me because I'm running an AOSP ROM. I didn't try it on the stock ROM before I flashed a new one.
[HTC Droid DNA] stupifiery:
bump.any luck with any Bluetooth controllers on stock Rom with DNA? thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babyyeobo14:
I dont know how to know what is the internal storage of my s3.. can someone help me ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Settings/storage ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killbubble:
Cant believe he had to make a thread just to ask...google wouldve been faster. Or just playing around withhis phone....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
If you cant even find how much storage your device has then please do some research before posting a new thread in a developers forum

Wayne Tech S-III
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zerodv8:
Hello,

devices : Galaxy S 1 I9000

Kernel : tried Semaphore_JB_2.9.18 and mkay JB 4.2

ROM : BAKED Blackbean 8

I did flash kernel, wipe and tried to install from SD and I get the error: Error in /sdcard/<enter roms file here>

I get that error with different ROMS now (also tried hellybean 4.4.2 for I9000)

I redownloaded all roms several times

Its been a time since I flashed my rom (last one was DarkyROM v11.0 Black Edition) and I tried to prep myself with reading and getting up to date the past days but I am stuck.

I would really appreciate any input here :)

regards

Dv8
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theadenter:
Where can I get A10S LCD-KD wire which connects mainboard to the display? I googled, but with no really success.

I blame myself for being so curious in what is there inside (I hear mechanical noises inside, but there's no HDD, I think they was from the power filters). When i opened the case - mainboard to display wire was split up in two parts of a wire where it was soldered (contacts badly damaged) and that's all... :((

The ports are seems ok... Only wire...
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amadeus01:
Can you place a photo ?
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theadenter:
One of XDA members send me a replace. I think I'll receive it this month.

And the photo:
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amadeus01:
Oke problem solved then.

I hope,

because that cable is beyond repair....
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lucevine:
Question about a10slcd-kd cable

Dear sir,

My name is Goran. I come from Germany. I have the same tablet as you (Archos 101 g9). Also, I have the same problem wit a10slcd-kd wire. I would like to ask you to help me to find the mentioned wire. where did you find it? Where I can search for it, because I can not find it on internet. Please, help me if you can.

I will waot for your reply.

With respect,

Goran Kovacevic
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theadenter:
I didn't found the site to buy this cable either. Some good guy on this forum helped me with the cable, but wasn't sent it, because he's busy right now. Maybe someone here will help you with the cable, good luck.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theadenter:
The guy who offers me help with the cable did not contact me more than a week, so I think he will not send me a cable.

Too bad...

Can anyone point me at where to find these cables? I don't want to throw it, a tablet is good, I want it to work. :(
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amadeus01:
Perhaps a flie market or something like that.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ph3n0m73:
Archos 101 g9 tablet faulty cable

Hello i also have this broken cable and not sure where to get a replacement either, if someone has one to sell id be happy to buy it + postage also i would like to know what this cable is called if poss?
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theadenter:
That cable can be carefully detached and attached, I've repaired my Archos 101G9 exactly that way with the working cable.

But that's only info, good luck you all in searching.

Dont forget about sticking it with a strong scotch tape!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Kyri:
I deleted mine by mistake thanks...

A copy of what you have on your Ext Rom folder will do.

K[/b]
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluedragon38:
Hello world !

sorry but , i want to know if there is a USB storage mod for the N7100... because i have some bug with the MTP ! (error during copy etc ...)

I use the slimbean 4.2.2 V3 and the kernel N.E.A.K. in 1.7 version..

thanks in advance !

PS : i'm french with a "little" english level .. so explain to me the simplest you can ^^ (its english ? xD )
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enquirer.com:
Hi All

I've just upgraded from Galaxy S2 ICS UK to Galaxy S3 UK. TheS3 is locked to 02 Network and came preinstalled with Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Build JZ054K.I9300XXELL4 - Dec 10 2012. Upon registering for Software Updates, an update downloaded and installed Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Build JZ054K.I9300XXELLA - Dec 22 2012. Does anybody know what is different between these 2 x builds?

Also, I have a photo on lock screen as I did with S2, but with S2 I could select position of clock (top, middle, bottom). With S3 JB the clock defaults to top of screen and I can't find an option to move it. Is this correct?

Many thanks for any replies

enquirer
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JustArchi:
Afaik XELLA build fixes sudden death issue, but it's not the newest build anyway.

About clock I think that there isn't any "option" for that but I'm nearly 100% sure that there are mods/themes for that.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkharbinger81:
Hey guys is it possible to get the 1% battery mod on a cdma device running stock gb with unlocked bootloader and rooted, I know it's available on the gsm version

Dark Lords Development Team
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mrej201:
wat are your speed and do you need a tmobile rom

or could i install a tmobile rom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Vallista:
I have a tmoblie note 2. my speeds are about the same. I think. I would love to trade tmobile guy for a att note 2. Outside the of the ER05 wifi error, the phone is great.
[Asus Transformer TF700] elfaure:
Does anyone have a list or link to the android terminal command set? I found a few for Unix/Linux but some commands don't work and others I know work on Android aren't even listed. Who has a complete list of terminal commands for say the market app "Android Terminal Emmulator"
[Asus Transformer TF700] _that:
The terminal emulator only emulates a terminal. The commands available depend on the programs installed on your device.

You can use the busybox documentation as a guide for the common Unix commands implemented in busybox:

http://www.busybox.net/downloads/BusyBox.html

For some commands which have a more limited implementation in Android (look into /bin), e.g. chmod, run "busybox chmod" instead of "chmod" to get the more capable version.

But you can also install more programs, or advanced versions of the commands busybox provides.
[Asus Transformer TF700] elfaure:
_that

Thks. With as many emails as you entertain daily, I really appreciate you taking the time to always give a detailed and educating explanation with great links.
[Asus Transformer TF700] elfaure:
I like Jack's explanation on wiki for his market app "Android Terminal Emulator". He says you can:

echo $PATH

then

ls -al /PATH for each PATH in $PATH to list all the commands available on your device
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] revox1:
I have a problem.. I bought my xperia z unlocked and "unbranded". Full price and stuff.

But my xperia isn't unbranded at all. It's branded by vodafone Germany, the phone it's unlocked. But i have stupid preinstalled apps from vodafone and i can't get rid of the.. Not to mention i will get my updates via vodafone Germany (ps, i don't live not even near Germany).

And i didn't buy my phone from vodafone!!

Can I use this tutorial? http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/01/debrand-your-xperia-z-tutorial/

And this world_xxxxx rom (now i have vodafone1_xxxxx) : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2209637

If i do this, i will still have my warranty? :)

Thanks.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nmm81:
Root you XZ, install some king of app manager (Ex: titanium backup) and remove that apps. I did the same here (Portuguese TMN apps)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] revox1:
Yeah.. but still. My phone will have "vodafone" rom. And that's my main problem and frustration.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadowboy23:
Grab any ftf file from any country you want and use Flashtool to flash the ftf file, no need for rooting or unlocking BL.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] revox1:
I gived back that one. And i bought a new xperia.

The problem with this one is like : the phone have the file system version Global-lte_10.1.a.350.

And does not find any update to Global-lte_10.1.a.434.

I tried another pc.. OTA/Cable.. Does not work. the phone it's made in week 11 (so between March 11, 2013 and March 17, 2013).

And Sony released the 434 update around 20 march i think. It's possible this phone have the bug fix already in it?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadowboy23:
No need for OTA when you can download any ftf and flash it using flashtool anyway.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] revox1:
I understand that but i'm just wondering why this phone does not want to "see" the update. :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadowboy23:
Updates gets released at different times in different regions. Some will get updates straight away some will not depending on where you are.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] revox1:
I see.. :)

I live in Romania. Thanks for the info. +1 tanks.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpfighter:
same problem

Hello, I have exactly the same problem. what is FTF file, and where to get it? I almost bricked my phone already trying to delete the Vodafone software.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] seth.kamins:
I moved my thread from the Droid M forums to here as there is no Razr Maxx Specific forum: :D

I hope I am abiding by the rules of the forums and posting in the right place.

I have been a avid Android fan since the G1 and moved my company into the Razr Maxx when we left Sprint, (AWESOME MOVE).

Everything has been peachy keen until a few very minor issues with the 4.2 Jelly bean upgrade. Some folks have noticed that Voicemail says its logging in when you select the app and also the sound is very "tin-ee" and "echo-ee."

One other thing is that contacts in the contacts list have automatically been split. Is there an option to auto merge contacts?

Any feedback would be excellent, thanks in advance!
[LG Optimus 2x] djjkfno:
I have to manually mount it, every time I start the phone. Running Pengus cm10 build, with latest kowalski kernel. Any ideas?
[LG Optimus 2x] akash.mahadeshwar:
I guess there is an sd card fix in aol tool kit try flashing it

Might help

Good luck
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Wisey_:
Hi, I've a Samsung galaxy ace GT-S580i and I downloaded simplistiy V2 from this site. It came with a boot.img, Rzr recovery and 4 ext file system I tried to replace it with a different custom Rom because the developer replaced the standard internet explorer with with opera mini voda phone, I need the standard internet explorer because I don't own a pc and I use an app for very large downloads and I can't use the app using opera mini.

I know how to install custom Roms and root phones but when I installed a different custom Rom and wiped data my phone Bricked and I don't understand why. I've changed custom Roms countless times, nothing like this has ever happened before. Luckily I have a spare phone but if anyone could help that would be great :)

Thank you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brick3d:
Sorry to hear about your bad luck man! I don't have this phone myself, but if it doesnt boot at all, it might be a problem in the boot.img. If that file is in the rom.zip, replace it with one you know for sure works (like the one from your previous rom). Otherwise, reinstall your old rom, remove the opera browser and install boat browser? or get the stock broser apk, move it in system/app and give it rw-r-r permissions....Hope this helps a little bit