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[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deviantelf:
My husband did the Soup kit (correct version, followed directions, etc.) with it for me while I was at work today on an pc he put Linux on (so nothing phone/tablet/adb/driver has ever touched it for anything). He's more savvy with Linux, I haven't used it much since the 90s while he regularly has it as a dual boot on his main pc. He used Ubuntu, followed the Soupkit directions and still no Linux love either.

I'm pretty much down to just sending it back, worst case they send it back and tell me I'm screwed. Both of us are so spoiled on Sony (me) and Google/Nexus (him)... that this some things only works sometimes and just keep bashing your head into the wall and something you already tried three times will work thing is out of our frame of reference (which is what it took to get it rooted lol). I've already spent more time trying to fix the stupid thing for something that shouldn't have even caused an issue than I've spent on both my Sonys combined... even though I've borked both more than once... crazy.

My only advice ... buy a real tablet lol. Luckily I won this so I'm not out anything if Amazon won't swap it... but I really like the 7" size for book reading.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geckodudes:
I'll fix it for you...

If you're gonna send it anywhere, if you pay for shipping I could try to fix it. No guarantees, of course.
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KindleFireGuy:
If you are on Windows 8 to install kfhd drivers you must advanced boot with unsigned drivers install mode active
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deviantelf:
Ya did all that fun stuff, repeatedly with various drivers with all the 20 steps in between to remove others, lol.

Husband spent quite some time with Linux and SoupKit to no avail also. He could get his phone to work (making sure he had all the rules and steps correct), but it never would do anything with the tablet.

I gave up and called Amazon late Monday. They had me turn it on and verify the red triangle screen then sent me a new one that arrived today. Take the new one out of the box and put the old one in they said. They paid shipping both ways. If they complain I'll tell them send me the old and I'll send the new one back lol (at my expense). If they want to make the thing such a mess to deal with what do they expect? They know there's a whole group of people that won't live with the crappy launcher mess they have :).
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] turnipz:
A very good phone, terrible signal. I ended up reading about a way to fix it through straightening the pin inside, I managed to straighten it out and it did fix it but cracked the screen in the process. Then upon dropping it was finally dead. I do not really suggest getting it for those who dont want to take it apart.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Nigeldg:
That's ENTIRELY your own fault and nothing to do with the phone. Countless people have replaced their own screens because of broken digitizers or volume buttons without issues.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwr2wh8:
I'm trying to install TWRP recovery via CMD but I'm having problems. As of now, I've done the following:

Downloaded TWRP 2.5.0.0

Placed the file in the same folder used to unlock the phone that also contains fastboot

With the phone connected, i run the following command

fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-m7.img

In the prompt window, I received the following results "< waiting for device >" but i don't see anything progress thereafter on the phone or prompt window

I tried to reboot into recovery and now receive a red exclamation point within a triangle that's over a phone. See attached photo.

Thereafter, I have to force restart

Does anyone have any advice?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwr2wh8:
UPDATE

I was finally able to write the recovery on the phone. However, now when I try to boot into recovery, it fails to load recovery and boots as a normal restart.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwr2wh8:
UPDATE

I tried to reflash TWRP again. Following the reflash, I also deleted the cache using the following command

fastboot erase cache

I then reboot the bootloader using

fastboot reboot-bootloader

This time around, after making an attempt to boot into recovery, I would get the message "Entering Recovery...". However, after a few seconds, the phone would turn off.

Thereafter, I tried to flash the OEM recovery using the steps above and I'm still have the same problem. Is my recovery partition corrupt?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwr2wh8:
I read that it helps to erase the recovery partition prior to flashing over an existing recovery. I tired the command

fastboot erase recovery

But I receive the following results

c:\Android>fastboot erase recovery
erasing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.001s

If erasing the recovery partition is good practice, how do I go about doing it?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brianhill1980:
I'm having the same problem.

I can successfully flash the TWRP 2.5.0.0 recovery ROM, but when I try to load into the recovery to flash a custom ROM, I see a flash of purple text on white background, then the screen goes black and boots normally.

Any help would be appreciated.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :No-Frost::
Ok... I had some issues when installing recovery so this is what I did...

Be advised that next steps are highly risky and that it might have worked for me but I take no responsibility if you break your device

After following almost all the instructions, I read that someone flashed the recovery to the boot partition. So I did that.

fastboot flash boot recovery.img

Now, after this, the device went to a constant bootloop and suddenly the recovery appeared.

Also, I erased the cache from fastboot with next command:

fastboot erase cache

I'm planning to post the procedure I've followed but I don't have much time lately.

Will try to do it as soon as possible.

Best regards.

---------- Post added at 12:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:21 AM ----------

For you mate, go into fastboot run:

fastboot erase cache

Then try again.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brianhill1980:
You sir are my hero. Thank you!

I rebooted and went into Fastboot. Ran "fastboot erase cache". Then re-flashed the recovery image. Then ran the command "fastboot erase cache" again. Then restarted the bootloader, then went into the recovery and it worked.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :No-Frost::
Glad to help mate :) and glad to know you can go into recovery now :)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jseo22:
Do you have the Sprint version? I have Sprint and I was running into the same issue. After searching everywhere for this issue, I came across this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=40828046&postcount=240

Here's the link to the file you need: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7wls

I flashed this recovery img and it finally worked after all the other ones failed in the same way you described.

Hope it works for you!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silenth2o:
hello.. my xperia x8 was originally subscriber locked and was unlocked by a technician (i ddnt know how and what he did) while being retained on stock and unrooted.

now the question is, will the unlock remain once i flash a custom rom such as ginger dx?

if not, how can i disable the subscriber lock?

thanks in advance for your replies..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leecorp:
Not at all....your bootloder remains unlocked always if it is done properly.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silenth2o:
thank you for replying.. i hav more questns tho..

youre saying that the subscriber lock is with the bootloader?

would you consider using x8 toolbox in rooting the phone as proper?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 8cpaiw:
Yes....you probably have unlocked bootloader.....would you minfd to look under the battery for a date number?

turn off phone

take out battery

look at the BACK SIDE of PHONE(not battery)

find something like 11W30 or 10W30 or 12W30...

Write down the number :)

Why would you want to use toolbox??

PRESS THANKS if someone helped,don't just say thanks :D
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silenth2o:
its 11w35. good thing the techncian ddnt brick it.

i want to install a custom rom and root this thats why i might need the toolbox, am i right?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jay-z-s:
Didn't brick during unlock progress? Sooo lucky!!!

-you can install flash-tools app (latest may not support x8) & download a custom kernel then flash kernel ... (read guides)

Then flash roms from recovery

Sent for xda via tapatalk

# always wear your seat belt as it saved my life...:beer:

# sorry for English
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 8cpaiw:
can you ask your technician what method did he used to unlock it?

Don't install toolbox,download Flashtool

With Flashtool you can:

Root

Flash

Install apps

Clean

Install kernel

Install recovery

And for installing custom rom :

Root via flashtool

install recovery via flashtool

Put custom ROM .ZIP file on sd card

Flash custom kernel

go in recovery via phone(by pressing BACK button)

flash rom

tadaaa...you're done
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silenth2o:
what i remember is that the techncian used "credits" in unlocking but i'll ask him..

ok. flashtool it is.. im just concerned on losing the subscriber unlock and bricking the phone when installing custom kernels and roms..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 8cpaiw:
Don't be....everything is easy now when you have your bootlaoder unlocked,just follow instructions carefully and everything should go fine
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silenth2o:
could't hit the thanks button more than enough..

hello custom world!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] microhardest:
Anyone knows how to turn off nav ring in 4.2.2?

Thanks
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] macs18max:
Lol I was searching for the same thing and found your thread... Will search more and report
[Droid 2 General] elzafir:
Hey guys,

Need a quick answer. I'm reviving my old Droid 2.

I have the CyanogenMod ICS unofficial. Sometimes it lags. I want to install the best ROM out there for my sister. She's coming from iPod touch 3G.

Any suggestions on ROM? Preferreably one that still in active development. It will have to be no lags and no funky businesses.

Thanks.

Sent from my Nexus 4 pimped with ParanoidAndroid and Franco.kernel
[Droid 2 General] sd_shadow:
cm7 in my list under d2

[URL="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Goawxdx_UBF4Y8lqzHYWf8Ha3yUcRK4faq0UWIlXLWA/edit']sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs.... [/URL]
[Droid 2 General] elzafir:
Thanks for the reply. Is CM7 is the best and stable ROM for the D2?

Sent from my Nexus 4 pimped with ParanoidAndroid and Franco.kernel
[Droid 2 General] sd_shadow:
Can't tell you which rom is best, too many factors go in to that.
[Droid 2 General] elzafir:
Ah. Okay. But can you tell me which ROMs are most active or newest? Like for the Nexus 4, there're CM, AOKP and PA.

I need a recommendation because I would have no chance to test-run every ROM myself; my sister needs a smartphone very soon. And I'm hesitant to give her the official Gingerbread, because to my recollection, it's very laggy and Motoblur is a pain to use.

Thanks before.

Sent from my Nexus 4 pimped with ParanoidAndroid and Franco.kernel
[Droid 2 General] sd_shadow:
the most stable, fastest, newest, most active rom is....likely in my list.

stable- ?droid2-cm7-gb-20120611-spitemare or Steel Droid SD2_GB_3000

fastest- ?cm7 7-19-2012 unofficial

newest- ?LiquidICS v1.6, or cm-7-20130301-NIGHTLY-droid2.zip (601 only)

active- AOKP-Kanged? v2.5 D2 2/19/13
[Droid 2 General] elzafir:
My utmost gratitude.

Your clear answer saved me from hours of research and days of testings.

If you don't mind answering a follow up question: what do you think of the Liberty and MIUI? Are they still in development?

Sent from my Nexus 4 pimped with ParanoidAndroid and Franco.kernel
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jitkr:
Device WT19i

KERNEL Kappa 1.6 beta build 4

ROM NICS rom v1

Key backlight not working any silution?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SXUsr:
There's a few in the general section.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] airjyp:
flash with extebded stock kernel
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mnishamk:
You could try editing your hw_config.sh file. (Google)

Regards

-N
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] its right:
hi for all

please,please,pleeeeeease

I NEED YOUR HELPING

i have a new qtek2020

and i have tried to upgrade it from qtek 1.60.21 to t-mobile 1.60.36

it was succeed, then i have changed ExtRom by e2003edit last version

then i've tried to upgrade from the sam t-mobile but with the new ExtRom

on beginning of upgrading (as any beginning of upgrading) the device switched off and it has written ""Serial, V1.03""

then the upgrading has stop and the device stilled with ""Serial,V1.03""

then i've tried to reupgrading with all ways but without any results"COUNTRY ID","CONNECTION ERROR",or any errors

so maybe the device doesn't have any rom inside it,,,,

please help ,,please please

IM WAITING FOR YOUR SOLUTIONS PLEEEEASE

thanx
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] socheat:
Try to download new ROM

Boot and update from your SD card... :D
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] its right:
can i upgrade Qtek2020 with the sd?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] seal:
HEY,

Have you tried to start a new upgrade using the normal Qtek 2020 Rom or one that is designed for the phone to get it going again and then try the upgrade to what ever rom.

Hope this helps
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] its right:
are you main there is standard rom from qtek can i use it with devices witch have not rom?

i don't have any idea about that, but if there is any standared rom please tell me, or give it to me please

thanx 4 ALL

and i'm waiting 4 u please
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] its right:
PLEEEEEEASE"

PLEEEEEEASE

i'm sure u will help but i need some of your time

and I'M HERE ALWAYS WAITING FOR YOUR HELPING
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] xtinc:
Try to upgrade normally (ROM, extended ROM, radio) the update program should still detect the device.

I encountered same problem when I tried to replace the uk o2 1.60 ext rom with my own cooked ext rom. The update program was able to delete the extended rom but somehow was not able to write the new extended rom.

If you encounter country code error during code and too lazy to correct it, you can use the O2 launch ROM and upgrade again to any new ROM :)

the O2 launch rom can be found here http://www.sourceo2.com/O2_Developers/Devices/O2_Xda_II/XdaIIRom.htm

Cheers!

PS: I revived mine using the launch ROM
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kindatired:
I have the diztronic tpu, but it just seems to add too much bulk for my taste, and it's slippy as hell. I have better grip without a case.

I have searched a lot here and Google, but no one really seems to talk about any of the hard cases having decent texture that helps with grip.

Are there any options that I have missed?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CGY Guy:
Here's what I use: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...e876ada0a02d5b6d6343a6fen02&SearchPageIndex=1

Available at Best Buy as well. Decent grip, and a good fit.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noonam3:
You should definitely try meifeng case like this one here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meifeng-Hard-Skin-Cover-Case-LCD-Protector-For-Google-LG-Nexus-4-E960-Black-/271115454049?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item3f1fbd8661 I haven't owned any other cases for my nexus 4 beside that one so i can't really compare it to any else case but for me grip (compared to naked phone or naked phone+XG film protector) is excellent. It also look's very nice, you can find some pics, reviews and comparisons here on XDA. I'm 100% satisfied with it :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scream4cheese:
I love my Diztronic case! :silly:

Try these

http://www.amazon.com/SF-Matte-Blac...8&qid=1366551361&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+4+case

http://www.amazon.com/Matte-Rearth-...&qid=1366551372&sr=8-19&keywords=nexus+4+case
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nijel8:
This is what you want: Poetic Palette SLIM
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kindatired:
Oh the diztronic is a great don't get me wrong, and I only use tpu cases (diztronic, s-line, cruzerlite) on my other phones. I just find that unlike my last phone (one x) the nexus 4 is a little too bulky with a tpu case on it. Plus the finish on is just soooo slippery.

I have never used a hard case before since they seem to add very little protection compared to tpu, but I want to keep the nexus as thin and light as possible. While still giving decent protection to the screen.

Unlike a lot of people I don't care if my phone itself gets a scratch or ding in the casing of the phone. Only thing I really care about is keeping the screen as perfect as possible.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DizzC:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-MF-Qu...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item35c2372d43

Seconding the meifeng case. I've had it on my phone for a few months and Its great. Lots of grip, super thin, very durable and it looks great.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ptesmoke:
is that better than the fusion? I have the fusion and the button feedback is so terrible I went back to my diz. care to show us a few pics? :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goog1e Phone:
Meifeng ftw
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mk2rimar:
Check out this item I found on eBay:

End time: 2013-05-07 5:19:11 PM

Item: Momax Ultra Tough Case Clear Touch for LG NEXUS 4 Free Screen Protector Black

URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221198840506

Alt URL: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Momax-Ultra-...S-4-Free-Screen-Protector-Black-/221198840506

(Sent from eBay Mobile for Android)

This is wath i got from ebay and simply the best...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solutions Etcetera:
Note that there is one major issue with the Meifeng if you have the orb... it won't stay on. I have no problems with the TPU cases in this regard, but with the Meifeng on it, the phone simply won't stick to the charger.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stark_br:
Hi,

I bought one of these and I'm just waiting it to arrive.

Is it really good?

I mean, the material, the feel, protection..

tks
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solutions Etcetera:
Feel is great, and it will prevent the back and sides from getting scratched, but offers little protection from drops (especially if it lands on the bottom or top as there is not much of those areas that are covered). No real shock absorption either.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kindatired:
Has anyone seen a review or tried one of these cases?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-Rubber-T...var&hash=item43babd2e20&_uhb=1#ht_1267wt_1190

Its a two piece hard case but it does offer protection of all the sides.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funky_snowman:
I do not have that problem. The texture of the meifeng case seems to help mine stay on better.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solutions Etcetera:
Well, that doesn't seem all that surprising with so many reports from folks who have problems with the phone sticking to the orb. Mine sticks great to a slick surface. Not so much to a porous one.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdamUpNorth:
Another vote for the Meifeng. I gave my original to a friend because I was on the whole bumper bandwagon. I missed it so much I ordered a new one. Great feeling in the hand. Not so great with the top/bottom protection but it's grippy so hopefully you won't drop it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kindatired:
I ordered a meifeng (well a non branded one) and I think I will drop the 6 bucks on the two piece hard shell just to see what it's like. (It's coming from China so it will take a month anyway).
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sageandonion:
Nillkin black case i use is very nice with textured back and is 2mm thick. Works on my wireless charger as well.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phil001:
hi,

could you point me towards the non branded meifeng please?! thanks
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kindatired:
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001933/1138601-protective-pc-matte-case-for-lg-nexus-4

They only have black and grey, it's the exact same case though apparently just without the meifeng (or the other companies names I have seen on these cases in various sites).
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I own the Meifeng, Ringke Slim, and Poetic Pallete. All three are good thin quality hard cases. Meifeng has that rough sandpaper like finish. Ringke Slim is really thin , but it is really hard to take off(tight fit)(no pun intended). Poetic Pallete has a unique design to it and it is very easy to take off, but it isn't loose fitting.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bloodflame:
I find the Seidio Surface has a decent amount of grip, and it doesn't add too much bulk. It's attractive, and also includes a nice kickstand. A holster is also available, and you can even add on the Convert Combo (which adds a LOT of bulk) for supreme protection. Seidio confirms that the Surface case indeed supports wireless charging without slipping. I'll admit, it is a bit pricey, but I find it's worth it for the quality.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pGuerrerox:
this one Poetic Palette SLIM is nice, they have some new colors but black is the best IMHO (would like a white one but there is none)

and this one Rearth Ringke SLIM

would love to find this 1 but for the Nexus 4

Rock Quicksand for S3 this has the best grip I've ever feel on a case.

Edit: I read this thread and found that the fasttech and Meifeng are exactly what i was looking for!

thanks!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CSX321:
I have this Case-Ology case from eBay, and I'm very happy with it. I like the translucent back (so you can see the sweet dbrand skin!), it fits well, and it sticks well to the charging Orb. Probably the only downside is the added stiffness to the buttons, but it hasn't been a deal-breaker for me at all.

Edit...Here's the case with the skin on my phone.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xnordroid:
Another +1 for the Poetic Palette Slim.

Exactly what I was looking for too, thin and grip.

I was looking at Rearth Ringke too, but the white one I liked was said to not have good grip, and for the other colors, some reviewers on amazon said it had good grip, some said it wasn't very good. Same for Poetic Palette, but not as much (though you could also attribute that to less people owning it), and I took a risk and bought it. It came down to the Palette and Meifeng case for me, but I opted for the colors of Palette instead.

As for its grip, it's not excellent, but "decent", in that it's not hard to make the soft coating slide on my fingers but I can grip it well and better than regular plastic case. It's almost like the texture on rubberized plastic cases.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justinaz:
I really like the Diztronic one piece hard shell case the most so far. (Rubberized Matte Black)

Tight fit and it has that rubberized texture so it has good grip and the buttons cutouts fit my fingers the best.

http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_76&products_id=306

The reasons why i did not like some of the other cases out there...

slippery/void of any texture

not one piece design and where it meets gets caught on your fingers

not tight enough fit

button / ports felt wierd to use
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] texasrocket:
meifeng all the way. I have tried several cases for the nexus 4 and this one feels really good in the hand with plenty of grip and is not bulky at all.