yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] drj:
I asked Carrier Devices (clubimate) about this step 2 because on the official download page all I saw was the step 1, no step 2 and no link to download.

The answer I got was there is no english customization 800, only a beta. The customization or step2 would be presented for arabic or telstar etc based on your IMEI # not for english it is contained in the first .exe

So you MUST have got this 800 customization and maybe the main upgrade from on here because it was never on the offical download page. Only the BETA from the FTP which some hacked into on clubimate and posted on here.

Go to the official download page on clubimate (register if you havn't) and dowload the official .exe upgrade (one file) and see if it will run. Don't get it from here.

RUU172126WWE_imate.exe

Hard reset a couple times and that should be it. The upgrade does take a LONG time to do.

If that does not work, you might have to do a warranty repair, I would use the online chat support on clubimate, just watch for when they are online and ask. I don't think you can just flash the radio portion.

I find 1.72 VERY stable and fast. Good luck!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] kj:
Hmm.. All files were downloaded from the official clubimate website (I had to register in order to download). Talking to customer support, they were aware of the Step 2 customization file on their site (they recommended it, too). I doubt I downloaded hacked ones.

Still a loss on what to do, other than take it to a service center, that is (anybody do that? was it expensive? took too long?).
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] kj:
I tried a suggestion where I extracted the Radio Stack ROM upgrade file from version 1.66 and installing it separately. Still stops at 14%. I also tried a full reflash back to 1.66, but also same result. Took it to an i-mate service center nearby, was surprised that they didn't even know how to put the i-mate into bootloader mode (I had to show them)! All they could do was try reflashing using the same utilities we use (still no luck). They said that anything more elaborate would require sending it to Dubai. So much for "service" center. So, no luck there, either.

Also tried to reflash to the orginal 1.00 ROM with 1.05 Radio: The upgrade utilitiy that came with that version won't go past the small "please wait...." screen. Just sits there.

Really sad. I didn't even use this phone (figured that the best start is to perform a ROM upgrade). I'm not that impressed with how fragile ROM upgrading is (and I am careful with using only official releases). I thought after the Wallaby, things would be more robust. Maybe I shold dump this thing and get an HP h6300 series.

Note that I managed to successfully upgrade to 1.72 at least once. It was only when trying the 1.72.800 customization did things start to go south.

Also, does it matter whether the SIM card is in the phone or not while upgrading? Instructions are not clear, although they did mention that the phone will behave as if it is out of area.

Another question (desperate and a long shot, maybe stupid), Do SIM cards from say T-Mobile have an effect on i-mate phone Radio Stack ROM (i.e. lock it, etc.?)

ANY help would be appreciated!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] kkassak:
i-mate and bootloader

I just got to see the problem as I am going through the same search for answer. How to get to the stage of bootloader? Somehow I feel that the device has crashed: While I was trying to install the upgrade RUU172126WWE_imate, my laptop, and for some odd reason, shut itself down, then auto restarted. The i-mate from that point on did not respond and in fact all lights on the device went blackout. I tried soft and hard resets but to no avail. I even removed the battery for several hours and when I re-installed it, all what it gave me was the word i-mate (but no backlight). Any advise on how I can get the device functional again.

Thank you.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] dcs:
Put your device in bootloader (press the Jog button and the Power button at same time and press the reset switch). Place it in the cradle and re-run the upgrade. That should work OK.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] kkassak:
Jog

Thanks for the quick reply.

Power and reset button I know, but I am not familiar with the Jog button on the i-mate (Pocket PC PE). Appreicate your help.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] dcs:
Its the multi-directional button in the middle at the bottom. Press it straight down.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] duskblade56:
Recently, my brother got a new phone and its better than the S2 so he gave me the S2, I inserted my sim card after I wiped everything and flashed this rom http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2177052. It doesn't detect my sim but my old phone does. Is there anyway for the S2 to detect it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] richardlibeau:
Options

A. Format sd card but first save files somewhere

B. Reflash rom see if it fixes it

C. Try new rom and see if it still happens.

D. If you want the external sd storage to be the internal sd storage let me know.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jfreshh330:
Is your Baseband version unknown? I had this many times and a reboot fixed it for me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] duskblade56:
Sorry for being noob, but I don't know what a baseband is and, rebooting doesn't work. Flashing stock atm.

EDIT: I went back to stock rom, and still doesn't detect my SIM card. -_-

EDIT2: Sorry guys, my retardomness, I inserted the SIM card the wrong way lol, thanks though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jfreshh330:
Go into settings and status and baseband version is there. Did u try a reboot?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] drdoombot:
At first, I liked the Bamboo Stylus FEEL and simply adjusted LectureNotes for the offset (approximately 6-7 pixels for me). However, the pen kept creating "tails" or "trails" or "squiggles" nearly every time the pen was lifted from the screen (which you kinda have to do when you are writing letters in print). This drove me crazy but I suppose I adjusted by developing a quick eraser-finger or hitting the "undo" button with reckless abandon.

I had grown so used to the Bamboo Stylus FEEL's quirks that I had forgotten how amazing the included S-pen is (but I quickly remembered when I forgot my Bamboo at home the other day). It felt strange NOT to hit the "undo" button every few seconds. However, the Bamboo spoiled me because it was much more comfortable to hold; the s-pen felt tiny in my hand.

As far as I can tell, the two main contenders for full-sized pens for the 10.1 (besides the Bamboo Stylus FEEL) are the official Samsung S-pen (listed here: http://www.amazon.com/Original-Sams...&qid=1367538582&sr=1-7&keywords=samsung+s+pen)

and the Samsung Series 7 Slate Pen (listed here: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Elect...1367537810&sr=1-1&keywords=series+7+slate+pen)

Can anyone comment on their experience with these pens? My main priority is accuracy; as long as it's even somewhat bigger than the included s-pen, I'm sure I'll be happy.

Or feel free to suggest a different pen, if there's a better one out there.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] acadoid:
[MENTION=4346221]drdoombot[/MENTION]: To get rid of the strange `tails´, enable the pressure filter in the LectureNotes' input settings with a threshold of 5% or so (whether you enable `enforce lifting´ is a matter of taste, most user disable that).
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] apallohadas:
I did this and it fixed those tails right up.

Now the only problem is that I hit the button on the stylus ALL THE TIME. I wish the button was a bit higher up to be honest.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] drdoombot:
Thanks for the tip, but I tried going from 5% to 30% stepwise (it took a few hours) and even though it got better, it still happened regularly enough to be frustrating. Using the original S-pen, it's much rarer.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] acadoid:
[MENTION=2917977]apallohadas[/MENTION]: I agree, the S-pen button is indeed somewhat misplaced. Personally, I decided not to use the button at all and I wrapped a piece of tape around it to avoid to unintentionally press it.

[MENTION=4346221]drdoombot[/MENTION]: Actually, 5% should be sufficient. Maybe your S-pen is somewhat too sensitive, have a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viDDKGPj2FI (which is a rather extreme example, I admit).
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] Demati:
I have the official Samsung S-pen and love it. I can't compare to the Bamboo Stylus FEEL since I don't have one. It is as accurate as the included S-pen but full size. It has not left me wanting for another stylus.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] Axel_:
I ordered the SPen holder kit yesterday, hopefully it's as good as I expect it to be! The choice was between the samsung "Pen with eraser for Note 10.1" and the one I ordered, but this one seemed alot more solid so I thought I'll give it a try. It only has a button though, but I couldn't find a official Note pen with two and the pen for other tablets seems to all have some precision issues.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] adamski123:
I received a S pen with eraser this morning and its awesome! In my eyes its just the right length, as its long enough to be used like a normal pen but isn't that obtrusive. The eraser at the end also works really well :) totally worth the tenner I paid for it, the Note 10.1 is now like a normal notebook!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] akxak:
I have both the Samsung S-Pen and the Bamboo Stylus FEEL and here, I cannot confirm the problems with the FEEL.

The S-Pen from Samsung is ok, the rubber function is good. But with that, I have the problem of hitting the button. And it is very lightweight.

I bought the FEEL and keep the Samsung S-Pen at work in case I forget the FEEL at home.

The button of the FEEL is aligned with the surface and (at least for me) difficult to push accidently.

Neither with Lecture Notes nor with MyScript Notes Mobile I observe writing after releasing the pen from the surface.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] socaldrummer:
Wacom suggested this

Hi all,

I have the Stylus Feel, and I've been mainly using it with S-Note (though I am trying LectureNotes based on the good feedback from these forum.

Like a lot of you, I'm getting the "squigglies" and hate it. I contacted Wacom, and here's what they said:

Bamboo feel pen only works on Galaxy Note 10.1 if the factory Samsung pen is removed from its holder.

On the Galaxy Note 10.1, select Settings, and then click on S Pen. Once here, you can toggle the option for “Battery Saving”. When this is turned on, the digitizer is not active unless the pen is out of the dock, so if the Samsung pen is in its holder, no active pen will work on the display. Slide the pen out of its holder, and Bamboo Feel and the Samsung pen are active.

Solution: If Battery Saving is un-checked in the S Pen settings, then it doesn’t matter if the Samsung pen is docked in the device, the Bamboo feel pen will work fine at all times.​

I hope this helps. Let us know if we can be of further assistance.

So then I thought: this stylus technology uses magnetized stylus and sensors - maybe the S-Pen staying in the tablet is causing the issue. I checked the power check box (above), mainly to remind me to take out the internal S-Pen, and it seems like the squigglies are mostly gone. I'd be curious what others think.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] Axel_:
Actually no, it doesn't have any magnets in it even if that's a common misunderstanding. Not really sensors either, even if I guess that depends of what you define as a sensor.

But who cares really, if it solves the problem :) The pressure filter in LectureNotes has helped me alot removing those "squiggles" with the stock pen, maybe you should check it out!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] socaldrummer:
Technology of Wacom Stylii

Thanks for the response Axel - I got to thinking - how does it work then. It's clearly not pressure only, otherwise we wouldn't have the hover features.

Looked at a "WACOM Technology" link on Wikipedia, and there's a wealth of info (can't post link). Seems there's a triggering device in the pen, as well as an ID chip. The tablet has the electronics that make an electromagnetic connection to the pen, and there are pressure sensors in the tablet face. Amazing that they make this totally transparent to the tablet design.

So theoretically, if the tablet is triggering the pen, and there's more than one pen, it could cause an issue, hence Wacom's suggestion.

On your suggestion and from reading other posts, looks like LectureNotes may be better all around. I've started using it, so we'll see.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] Axel_:
Actually, you're not all wrong with your magnet theory and that is indeed how many similar products are working. But the note (and all other Wacom's products) use a kind of electromagnetic waves that are transmitted from the tablet. The wave is then picked up by the pen, first to generate a small amount of electricity in the pen (kind of like an induction stove) that runs a small chip inside the pen that finally will transmit a modified version of the wave back to the tablet. There's a pressure sensor in the pen that gives the chip information about how hard you press and the button is somehow connected to the chip as well. Due to some algorithms the tablet can compare the received wave with the transmitted wave and get a really accurate position of the pen and its conditions (button pressed or not and pressure level).

A simple but quite accurate description is a "piano fork" (you know, the tuning device for a piano). The tablet is the string and the pen is the fork, when getting close to the tablet the pen starts to oscillate. The tablet then picks up these oscillations and depending on the frequency of the wave and phase shift (how much after in time the oscillations are) it can determine the position.

Hope that made somewhat sense :)

For note taking LectureNotes is outstanding, if there's something you don't like about it there's a great chance there's a setting that fixes it!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] siddharta42:
I second the vote for the S-Pen with eraser. Have been using it for two days now and wouldn't go without anymore. Good size, could do with a bit more heft (that's probably where the FEEL has the advantage), but the button is well-placed and the eraser end is just so convenient to have.

Can't comment on the FEEL as I don't have one and being happy with the S-Pen with eraser I don't think I'll order one anytime soon.

EDIT: forgot to add that it's (unsurprisingly) just as accurate as the original included S-Pen.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] ron2k_1:
I have a Samsung 7 Series slate and when I try it's pen on my Note 10.1, the offset is horrible. It has an eraser and it's longer and thicker than stock pen, but the offset is every disturbing. Both the stock Note 10.1 and Slate pen feel nice on the Slate.

The wacom feel just, well... FEEL right. It is as accurate as the stock pen; I have the carbon one so it is heavy and writing notes with it is fantastic, I get no squigles, and the button is flush to the pen, so it is actually very hard to press (even when you want to press it).

You can try one of the Axiotron pens, but these are near impossible to get these days. These pens are very nice. The pen for any Wacom-IT enabled slate or convertible PC should work as well. I don't have any experience with any other pen other than the Axiotron and S7S pen, and I can tell you that at least on my case the S7S pen had some serious offset on my Note 10.1.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] michaelsammler:
I am using the Bamboo Stylus Feel for drawing on the LayerPaint app. I forgot you can handwrite notes :eek:

The pressure sensitivity is waaaay better then the first Galaxy note Pen. AND it just survived a trip in the washing machine since I forgot it was in my shirt pocket when doing laundry. Two days later and it is working great again.

I felt the button was way to stiff. But it is broken in a bit now and seems pretty good. I keep it under my thumb or pointer and it seems like a fine spot.

I do have a lot of trouble with registration on the GN1 if I rotate it with the screen orientation locked. I have to hold the pen vertical. But if you are taking notes, I guess this isn't and issue.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] babydo:
vs SPen with eraser?

Is there anybody that has the Bamboo Feel and the SPen with an eraser that can provide input? I'm a college student and I'll use the stylus almost exclusively for note-taking. (On paper, I write with a Uniball Signo DX 0.38mm, pretty thin pen). I'm torn between these two. Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] akxak:
I have both and prefer the Feel for the size, diameter and weight. If the eraser is the major criteria, then the Feel is no option. But all programs offer a quick eraser by selection and the button could also be used.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] babydo:
Thank you, one more thing: How is the precision compared between the two? I remember reading in another thread about an annoying offset that had to be calibrated in LectureNotes with the Feel. Thanks again for your response :good:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] akxak:
Both pens are accurate, I did not see any offset.

Gesendet von meinem Note 10.1
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] babydo:
I'll be going with the Feel then :cool:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] Axel_:
That seems to be a bit depending on the hardware just like some people have troubles with the accuracy of the pen close to the charging contact especially when charging due to bad insulation.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sal1311:
I'm sorry I've been a galaxy user for a long time and have never been let down until now. I have had the gs2 gs3 note and note 2. I have loved them all and didn't expect anything less out of the new gs4. Well I guess there is a first time for everything. This phone sucks plain and simple! It suffers from terrible lag when scrolling through the web. The pinch to zoom is terrible and slow. Yea the features are cool but who's ever really going to use them? You would think that maybe with all the new software samsung has introduced they would have taken a little time to give us a better keyboard with an auto correct feature. Even while typing the thread my phone is suffering from terrible lag and just can't keep up with me.

Htc one. I have that as well and I'm trying to decide which to keep. Its smooth as silk and works as it should. I'm trying to persuade myself to keep the galaxy s4 hoping that a patch will be issued and alot of these issues will be fixed. I'm having a hard time doing it though because the htc is really perfect aside from button placement and size.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Underground_XI:
If you really have been using those devices you mention then you should know that all the issues you say you are experiencing can be easily solved by update or by rooting the device and getting rid of bloat. S4 is a beast hardware wise.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ovoxo.:
I'm thinking that when a stable root method is available a custom rom will definitely improve things. The sheer amount of bloatware is ridiculous and is bogging down the performance of the phone. A debloated rom might be the fix.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] mg2195:
Root is already available :) and especially since there now appears to be a safe way to return to stock (kies or odin) you should now feel safer when manually debloating because fixing a softbrick is just a few clicks away

And to the op...I couldnt agree more about the keyboard...but as far as lag goes...I have yet to see any lag that so many are claiming to have and I havent even disabled or begun to remove any stock apps...so I guess I got lucky with my device
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] stevehkim:
I came from s2, s3, note, s4 and I love this thing. Root and tibu is your friend. This phone is a beast. Love the feel. The screen. No lag here bro.

S4 rooted. Lmt pied.

4.2.2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] raqball:
I want to love the S4. Nice big 5" screen, I don't really mind TW, decent camera, size and weight are perfect for me but man the lag is horrendous!

I have rooted and froze 73 apps in titanium yet it still has some lag. It's quite sad actually..

I realize part of the lag is 4.2.2 but good grief!

I am actually thinking about returning it for a Nexus 4 or maybe wait a little and see what the Nexus 5 has to offer..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sal1311:
I know that an update can fix things. My problem is patience and waiting for that update to be released. Its a real shame that a phone with such amazing specs just can't do what its supposed to do without lag and issues. As far as rooting goes in sure that many people on this forum are familiar with it but I'm not. Why can't the device come out of the box working like it should?!?!!! The htc does work and works well. If not for the. 3" and button layout the gs4 would already be back in the box of the way to att return dept.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] damon20r:
The same goes for me being very disappointed. I had the Captivate, S2, dad has S3, wife has a Note 2 and all have been good phones. I love my wife's Note 2 but can't deal with a phone that big. My biggest problem with the S4 is the battery life mine is getting. I can barely get more than an hour screen time. Right now my phone is at 15% with 1:20 screen time that accounts for 40% of the battery after 10 hrs unplugged. I'm tired of constantly tweaking roms, I just want a phone that works all day without me having to install a custom rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] j510:
Sad to say it requires any tampering (root, app disabling, or cfw) to get it running smooth. Hopefully a Very soon update will smooth it out without killing battery life. Another thing that's crazy is this phone is clocked .2 higher than the htc one and optimus g pro but still lags like crazy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] corcgaigh:
Agreed. There should be no need for disabling apps/removing bloat or installing custom roms to get this phone working smoothly. Its got the hardware no doubt but something is definitely wrong when a flagship phone with these specs doesn't work smoothly out of the box. HTC seem to have got it right software wise. Its clocked lower with the same processor and is buttery smooth and almost benches as high running at 1.5

SENT FROM MY LTEVO
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] drakeymcmb:
This is honestly the worst phone i had period sooo much lag tomorrow I'm going to exchange for the HTC one
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Zer0_:
Is it only the AT&T s3s with lag? or is TMob also experiencing lag?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Bjray:
It's going to be so funny when AT&T & Samsung release a update and this phone (S4) becomes the most smooth Android phone ever... Or better yet when we finally get that bootloader unlock tool released and starting getting clean & optimized versions of the stock ROM.

[MENTION=2291760]damon20r[/MENTION] 1 hour screen time?!? I can easily get 6+ hours on full brightness... It's either your battery (faulty) or a rogue app.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] fix-this!:
Thats why i sold my s4. I immediatly noticed the lag. My htc one is smooth as silk.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] cybershawngates:
wow I haven't noticed any lag - it is super fast compared to my epic 4g (galaxy s I). Maybe some ppl have a defective phone? As for battery life, 1) google talk, make sure you're signed out (big battery killer) and in the pull down menu, choose top right for more choices of what's on/off. I turned off air view/gesture, nfc, smart screen/view etc, etc. all the bloat. Now great life. Still at 29% despite heavy use all day. 11 hrs on battery 63% screen time. Maybe use autoscreeen brightness. Also I turned off facebook notifications too (that helped). The "power saving"option also helps save battery life.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] SysAdmNj:
Why dont you ask in the at&t s3 forum.

Now how are you guys experiencing this bad lag you keep mentioning. Wish someone would post a video to see the lag. Even with my bloat and touchwiz I didnt notice this lag.