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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
To answer your earlier question, "Am I doing this right?" Look at the following complete instructions for Odin and follow as described. Attempt to flash the Siyah kernel tar (Step 1 in the previous post.)

How to use stand-alone Odin3 to flash firmware:

Follow and recheck each of the following steps. Do them in order listed, as some steps are dependent on previous steps. Instructions are for Odin3 v1.85. It should work with any version of Odin, but some details, like color of items, may be different.

1.) Open Odin on the Windows Desktop.

2.) Have the USB cable plugged into USB port on the computer, but *Not* plugged in to the phone.

3.) Shut the phone off.

4.) While holding down the vol+ & vol- keys, plug micro-usb plug into phone.

5.) In Odin, you should get the yellow box under where it says ID:COM with the text 0:[COMx], and in the Message area, <ID:0/00x> Added!! where x is some number, usually 1-8.

6.) In Odin, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked and all other items are not checked.

7.) Click on the PDA button. Browse to the tar file you want to install and select it so its path appears in the text edit box next to the button.

8.) Make sure the check box next to the PDA button is checked.

9.) Click the Start button.

10.) You should see the green progress bar advancing.

Step 5) in this sequence will complete only if you have the correct drivers installed. Let us know how it goes, or which step is unable to complete.

If you get through all 10 steps and you still get the com port error, then try a different cable, or a different usb port, or even a different computer. If you have a desktop computer, you must use the usb port on the back, one that is connected directly to the motherboard.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ytka98:
Awesome, very detailed thank you very much, worked like a charm! i loaded "Siyah 2.6.14 Gingerbread Kernel file to PDA. Now i'm at step 10, i see green bar advanced, says "Kernel" right above it. Now i see the following message for the last 10 minutes:

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> zImage

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Sign "Kernel" above green turned red and now says "Fail"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
If your problem is nand r/w corruption, you need to get a kernel to flash successfully as the first step, before you flash the complete package. The flash should complete in under 10 minutes, so it sounds like it's not going to complete. I could put the 4.0.4 stock kernel into a tar for you to try to flash to see what happens. Before I do that though, I need to find some additional information about the boot loader flash. I probably won't be able to get back to you before tomorrow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ytka98:
Thank you!!!

I'm getting a fail again:

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> sbl.bin

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
OK. So there is more than one possibility here. If it is nand r/w corruption, then flashing the bootloader (sbl.bin packed in a tar) first, followed by the stock kernel by itself, followed by the full firmware should clear the corruption. The bootloader as a first step should only be flashed if flashing the stock kernel by itself does not clear the problem.

Possibility 1. Sometimes the problem preventing the flash is related to the hardware or the connection to the hardware. Some have reported that they were getting fail on the flash but then switched to another computer and it went through. For instance, one person said that when he switched to his mac, the flash was successful and he was able to recover his phone from the nand r/w corruption. That would imply that he also switched to heimdall, since Odin does not work on the mac. So maybe just trying heimdall, even on a Windows pc might work. Variables here would also include trying different usb ports and different cables as well as different computers.

Also, some have reported that they tried the flash multiple times, and eventually got a pass and recovered their phone. So it wouldn't be too hard to try multiple times. I would explore all of these possibilities before giving up.

Possibility 2. If it's not a hardware connection problem, then it is possible that it is not nand r/w corruption. In that case it could be damage to the emmc memory as mentioned earlier in the thread, or it could be some other issue that can perhaps be recovered by jtag. The best and most reliable technician that we know of is Josh at Mobile Tech Videos. I think a jtag recovery costs about $50, but someone said if he finds that the memory is damaged, he will not charge the fee. You could call him and discuss the matter with him.

Edit: I'm still willing to prepare a UCLL6 stock kernel tar for you, but it seems pointless unless you can get something to flash successfully. So I'll hold off for now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ytka98:
I sent an email to MobileTechVideos.com and showed them the this thread, let's see if they can come back w/a possible solution or may be I can send to them for a fix. This is the correct contact info right? http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/contact/

Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] connexion2005:
For reference my opinion is that your eMMC chip has failed. Until late March there was no solution for a damaged eMMC chip as the work is often referred to as impossible or not economically viable. We have since been changing that by offering the industry's only eMMC chip repair for the I777 and I9100 models as well as several other Samsung phones and tablets. We offer repair on this model for $125.00 and $110.00 is refunded in the event we don't revive the unit. You can find more information at the link below:

You must select the 16GB option as other densities were discovered to not allow proper modem functionality as they lacked the built in DDR required for the modem like the original 16GB chip has.

http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-emmc-chip-repair-replacement/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Red_81:
Leave it to MTV to give us yet another great repair option! I wish you had this repair before my brother's phone died of emmc failure. Just had to dunk it for the insurance (Sprint S2 with a tripped flash counter).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] topiratiko:
Have you tried a different cable?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] neelsoon:
I'm on the same boat as OP

I'm quitely on the same boat as OP.

I rooted using siayah kernel and din't instal a custom rom used galaxsim unlock, installed lots of apps i mean a lot, like 20 apps then uninstallling them etc...

then the phone started making issues with the battery saying that it has no charge(turning the phone off) the dropping from 40% to 20%.

The one time the battery "was" dead at 0% but after 5mins of charge got back to 45%.

I decided to do a factory reset which killed the phone.

My Resume

1-rooted with siyah kernel for 4.0.X (3 or 4) don't remember which was

2-installed lots of apps (like20)

3-got battery issues

4-did a factory reset which bricked my phone.

i'm able to enter download mode.

i installed the siyah kernel again (Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777.tar) this is the one i used for rooting it first.

to see if it would fix but it din't.

Thanks!

i would gladly wait for your response
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
I'm traveling this weekend, and only have limited posting time. I'll be back home Sunday evening.

What version of Android OS is the phone running?

Your problem does not sound the same as the OP actually, at least so far as you have described. You should first try to flash the full stock distribution which is the same as the OS version you have. You can find that in the Download Repository. Please post your results.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] strat61caster:
I'm having similar symptoms although I would call it a "boot loop"

The only thing I can get the phone to do is "boot" and show the boot screen then it goes on and off until the battery dies, plug it in and show the battery charging and going into download mode. The phone was running a nightly of CM 10 in April when it froze and I pulled the battery and it never booted again, been fiddling in my spare time for the past month and a half.

I've tried the one click "return to stock/unbrick" packages several times (different ports, different computers, different cables) and it hangs on "factoryfs.img" step until it fails (as mentioned in a prior post)

Stand alone Odin with the Siyah stock kernal ended up hanging on NAND write start and failed after running for hours.

Tried the one click for 4.0.4 and that froze on "cache.img" before failing.

I have a hunch Heimdall might be successful but I haven't found a clear guide I trust to walk me through it.

Appreciate all the patient help you guys have given :good: Can't wait to get away from touchwhiz on my backup phone, even if it means buying a "Nexus experience" in the next few weeks :D

Edit: and now I can't get it into download mode :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
If it is nand r/w corruption, then there should be enough information in this thread for you to understand how to recover the phone. For heimdall, you would use the command line, even from a windows pc. There are instructions for using heimdall in my guides, which you can extrapolate for your specific use.

If you can get the download mode back.

It seems to me your options at this point are to try heimdall, and then Mobile Tech Videos.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Platinum™:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Berzerker7:
Already one on #SGS4 on freenode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Platinum™:
Yea but that is for all of the GS4's. I prefer to go to a room specific for my exact device
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] eslogic:
Loving the phone, but all the nifty features are solely for certain apps. Is it possible to make apps like adobe reader or Polaris office air gesture capable?

How about gestures working while on multi window?

Is this possible?

Any input on this is welcomed!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] CAG-man:
I have not looked into it myself, but it is my understaning that the developer would have to add support by using the functions provided by samsung.

So unless the developers for Adobe or Polaris tell theirs apps to look for the features of the phone, you will not be able to.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mgxplyr:
I haven't been able to find a solution to this issue. When using apps that do not use the HTC movie player to play video files, except YouTube, the status bar does not go away when watching in full screen. For example, on the iPhone and the One XL, the the status bar goes away when TWC TV app streams a TV channel in full screen. But on the One, the status bar is persistent, and actually squishes the video (as shown in screenshot). I'm almost certain the apps are trying to take up the whole area, but Sense is just not getting the call. The same problem exists in the Mefeedia app. Is there any workaround to this?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neniick:
mx player works just fine. maybe it's the app

Verstuurd van mijn HTC One
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rsktkr1:
I am watching alot of videos and my status bar does not appear. I watch CNN, Slingbox Player, Vevo and many others with no status bar. There are some apps out there that will remove or make the status bar transparent.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] EP144:
Hi, I'm trying to get Titanium Backup to show me package names instead of app names when searching. Any way to do this?

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] endolith:
if you click an app and then click the yellow name it will show you Current Version Info
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] notstevek:
Not new to the scene, but new to non aosp and touchwiz based phones (coming from the gnex)..

Anyway, I have videos that aren't in DCIM/pictures and they display in gallery. I expect videos I record to obviously be placed in there but these are music videos in my music folder. I tried making a .nomedia file in the music folder, but then obviously Google play wouldn't pick up the songs.

TL:DR,

Anyway to prevent videos (non phone recorded) from displaying in the gallery?
[Other Tools & General Discussion] @cyberspace:
Good day!

My phone is lock with too many password attempts. Unfortunately the usb debugging is disabled. I have stocked recovery and was able to access it. I can factory reset my phone but I don't want to do this that way as I will lost my files and apps installed and my contacts. I wonder if can I edit my backup and enable the usb debugging there or reset the password in there before I restore. Is this possible?

Thank you for giving your time!
[Other Tools & General Discussion] niranjan94:
Dude ! ... Listen !! ... This is the WRONG FORUM ... Please .... Read the forum's title and Rules before Creating a new thread (That too for a stupid question) or making a post ... Please ... Let's keep XDA Clean ... :mad:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] P.fever:
HI Guys !

I am new to this developer world.I recently joined XDA and i am seeing here that there are many developers modding apps ...like [MOD][APP]WALKMAN APP FOR XPERIA P FROM XPERIA V..

My question is how they make it able to run on other devices?...How i can mod ? answer my question take me as a noob.

plz help me .. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timgreen123:
it is only for developer i think,

mod app is not easy for common user,

if you do not know well about development .you will find mod some application is a very difficult thing.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] P.fever:
Don't worry i know java programming....You only tell me method and what i have to download....what procedure.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jeroenvk94:
Well first things first, you need the apps you're going to mod...

Pull them from your ROM.

Decompile

You need apktool for this...

First things first, you need the framework-res.apk in the apktool folder.

Open a command script and install it with: apktool if framework-res.apk

Then decompile your app ( ex: SystemUI.apk ) with: apktool d SystemUI.apk

Make your changes

Change the images, do some XML editing, some smali things....

Recompile

If you want to recompile it to an .apk file use this in the command: apktool b SystemUI

DO NOT ADD APK, cuz you're building the SystemUI folder contents into an .apk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flondy:
Is this just an posibility 4 Layout and ui (XML) changes or can i even look & change @ the java Code and underling activities?
[LG Optimus 4X HD] IntergalacticPenguin:
Hello, I have CyanogenMOD nightlies on my 4X. It is totally no problem to fast take great pictures using Camera ZOOM FX, but I can't find some solution for video recording. The Cyanogen camera app is horrible and doesn't work at all. Pictures cannot be taken it freezes itself and video is in horrible quality even if FHD is selected. I tried a lot of stuff from Google Play, but it is not worth doing it. Is there any way to use original LG camera app in CMOD? Thanks alot!

There is a sample video recorded in HD, as you can see it is pretty laggy and sh*t quality.

Add this after youtube link to see video (without quotes) "/watch?v=Z5sHLFwLGBA"
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Hursty uk:
im running cm10.1 with stock camera/video ,have a look at this see if it helps you. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2288917
[LG Optimus 4X HD] IntergalacticPenguin:
Thank you guy. You have saved my life. I am wondering why search didin't show this thread. :)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] keepcool:
Hi all,

Just bought my Qtek 2020 .

I need a new Rom Version but I have not found it

As u see, my english is poor its why I need the french one

ManyThanks in advance
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] M4io:
I don't want to chase you away, but http://d.tachet.free.fr is a very good french site about the himalaya
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] keepcool:
Thkz, I know this site but the Download I found was not clean, all in french but some words are in german
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] dcs:
There is one here: http://www.smartease.net/news_459.html but it is meant for the Orange SPV1000.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] M4io:
http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=8403&start=0

is a all 10 pages about french rom etc, half is written in french too

I think the one of http://www.smartease.net/news_459.html is gone :-( Broken link
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] domic:
I think that you download the rom on the site of Spv-qtek or albatros.5027 but certainly NOT on my site.

This is the first rom which I made for SPV M1000.

This rom was built with a parameters operator for Proximus and the language put by defect is Dutch, you only have to change this in the Seting/system/Regionnal setting.

If you want to have a free operator rom, you can download the extended on my site.

correctly reads my site and you will understand your rom.

Sorry for all for my english.

Domic
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Myrder:
So, I've recently had to switch TVs for my computer monitor.. I went from a 56" wide screen HDTV to a 27" SDTV... :'(

Now a little info about this TV I'm on right now, it's an RCA with the only input remotely available to hook up to a PC is S-Video.. I'm using a VGA to S-Video converter. However, my TV size cuts off about a 1/4 of my desktop screen. All my files/folders I use for dev tools are cut off and I cannot access them from the desktop shortcut. I've tried going into the system settings and changing size/resolution to try and fit to the screen, but the size/res that I have don't fit. I only have two choices [1024x760 / 800x600], My OS right now, is Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, soon I will be changing to Linux Mint. Guess for now, I'll have to help people out using my laptop instead of my desktop.

Does anyonw have any ideas on what I can do to fit my desktop to my TV size, other than to buy a new TV...? I didn't have a problem on my wide screen at all. Also, sorry if there are any incorrectly spelled words, This TV is extremely pixilated, then again it's through s-video.... :(
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] exad:
Thats the max res for svideo. if that tv has component and your pc has hdmi you can get hdmi to component
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Myrder:
I looked at that right after I posted this thread and my tv, surprisingly, has component. I'll give that a go in the near future and see what it does becuase this s-video thing isn't making me a happy man.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] lauterm:
There maybe adjustments you can make on the TV or in its menus to make it fit somewhat better.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Isaiahgreg2:
So as silly as it seems earlier yesterday I fell into a little lake with my note 2 in hand. It went under for about 2 seconds but I managed to get it out quickly. Afterwards I noticed my speakers sounded very very muffled! That same night it dried and sounded normal. Do I have anything to worry about as a long term affect?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] truthkillszz:
probably dried minerals corroding your motherboard. I never tried it but i heard removing the motherboard and cleaning it with 70% isopropyl alcohol will clean off any residue
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] scottPilgrim:
Bro you dunked it and then didn't take the battery out immediately?

Yeah my advice, cross your fingers.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Isaiahgreg2:
Well i did then put it back in a few minutes later. It's working fine now after 2 days. Im just hoping it wont randomly stop working as my daily driver :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Isaiahgreg2:
It wasnt deep enough to were i got any minerals..that were visible. It was more of falling in the shallow side and water shooting into my speakers lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
You wont be able to see them. They are dissolved in the water and deposit after the it evaporates. If the water got in, the stuff in the water is still there.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Isaiahgreg2:
Damn....It looks like im just gonna have to wait and see -__-
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] micxploed:
Blahahah, dude if it f's up then youll know
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Isaiahgreg2:
Lol man i guess you could say im at ease now :P
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] hondafreak513:
You should put it in a bag of rice immediately
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] micxploed:
He wants to fix it not pop it in the microwave and eat it...geezus.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] scottPilgrim:
Truth. Its not too late. That tiny little drop of water in there just might break free tomorrow and fry your circuitry...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] aliabkad:
Hmm, that sound interesting, I love rice . Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vinas1:
Just soak in some alcohol for a little bit... Problem solved.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Galaxysm:
Saw this in FB about the rice LOL...

Sent From Land Of Ooo. Using a Jedi Mastered Note 2. :trooper:

"Where you think she at when she ain't with you?"...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
That is so wrong. Freaking funny. But so wrong.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] moabizzi:
To get the water out, u should open up the phone as much as u can, and put it in the dish warmer of ur oven. Obviously a high enough temp to evaporate the water but low enough not to damage ur phone. Temp wise id say 70°F. Leave it in there for around an hour or two.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] scottPilgrim:
Strong lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] micxploed:
Blahaha!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mstrk242:
The above poster who suggested the rice has the right idea. Leave it in a ziplock bag with rice for a day or two. The rice will absorb the excess moisture. The speakers, if you're hearing crackling, you might have damaged the voice coil. If that happens, you're SOL. (And if you do the rice trick, of course, remove the battery first.) If it's not the voice coil of the speaker, then moisture could've damaged the diaphragm. (This is most likely the case, becuase is most instances when the voice coil is damaged you won't get any sound at all.)

Either way, try the rice, just because the device feels dry doesn't mean that it is fully. If that doesn't work, then you're probably out of luck. On a lighter note, it's actually kind of interesting that nothing else got damaged except the speaker. That shows pretty decent build quality imho.

I would not put it in the oven. You have more of a chance of warping some of the wafer-thing components in here than you do fixing anything by doing it with that method.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] erica_renee:
When wet REMOVE Battery now and FOR 24 hours

I to know the rice trick works.. Also as far as minerals and contaminates. They can be much worse on the surface of a lake . Depending on depth and type of lake. Those that get run off from farms and surrounding industrial areas. Will be VERY Contaminated on surface for a few days after it rains.. If they lake is a still body of water.. Its much worse on surface. As plant life and algae filter bottom water .

Water can stay in a device like this for several days . Then that one tiny drop so small you cant see will short it out.. Circuit es on these devices are so tiny and close together you cant see them