yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scotyard:
Hello,

I managed to bork the dafault launcher of my phone. Is it possible to recover?

More importantly, can I permanently replace the default launcher by one of the launchers from the play store? By permanently, I mean even after I restore to factory settings, I get the new launcher.

Ref:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43511535&postcount=1365

Specs:

My phone(Gingerbread device) is a chinese knockoff of Samsung S3.

Info(from the app: AndroidSystemInfo):

Android version : 4.1.1

Release Codename : REL

API LEVEL : 10

CPU ABI : armeabi-v7a

Manufacturer : alps

Bootloader : unknown

CPU ABI2 : armeabi

Hardware : mt6575

Radio : unknown

Board : ratech15cu_nand_6626_gb2

Brand : alps

Device : ratech15cu_nand_6626_gb2

Display : ALPS.GB2.MP.V2.10

Fingerprint : unknown

Host : wangjun-desktop

ID : GRK39F

Model : Smartphones

Product : ratech15cu_nand_6626_gb2

Tags : test-keys

Type : user

User : root
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jglm4u:
Use titanium back up....download your favorite launcher,delete your stock launcher with titanium and thats it ....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demkantor:
Well to keep the new launcher between factory resets you need to make it a system app. There are many ways to do this but if you are using tb I believe there is an option for this. Otherwise use adb, terminal emulator, update.zip, root explorer (just make sure to chmod the proper permissions)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scotyard:
Thanks guys. Managed to do it. Now i can chose at the start(after a factory reset).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashman8123:
using titanium backup i successfully replaced my stock launcher with go launcher ...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Atif Mukhtiar:
Hi [MENTION=4844354]scotyard[/MENTION] how did you manage to make custom launcher as default can you please help me..?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxtavexx:
same situation here. Installing LineageOS and looking to permanently change the home screen launcher
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Danyaelgaina:
Try keeping your playstore launcher apk into /system/apps and delete stock launcher should work
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] starter_ns:
First to say hello to all of u and to thanks for all tutorials and work u do for all as new noobs :0)

My knowledge is based for simbian phones and im geting started with modding androids for several weeks now and its to annoying....:mad::eek:

My phone info :

Xperia Miro ST 23i ( Serbian VIP debranded )

Android ver. 4.0.4

Kernel : 3.0.8-perfuser@pc1-desktop#1

Build number : 11.0.A.5.5

Rooting Status : Bootloader Unlock yes

(about root in all posts they say first i have to downgrade sw and root and upgrade to 11.0.A.5.5 and root again,but i didint downgrade software and i got unlocked bootloader - dont now how... via unlockroot )

Did backup with rom menager clockwork mode, fastboot and recovery boot tested and working, superuser working...

So, i want to flash for the first time my android with Cyanogen 10.1 if its posible without bricking it :)

Questions are :

1. Does my phone meet requirements for Cyanogen 10.1 ? ( thera are tutorials but didnt finde 'Miro' just s,t,z,dual...cant get whats main for custom rooms : android ver. kernel, buld numbe etc...)

2. Will my phone get network (brand) lock after flahing it ? ( After debranding in store they told me if i update/modde my phone it'll get brand lock again )

3. Will i lose my language pkg or not and if i do can i import it ? ( I would like to keep Serbian lang. even im only usinig English )

So im sorry for qustions but 4 days im reading different step buy step tutrials and flash this reboot wipe dont wipe data..... and im to lost what/how to do....

I downloaded Cyanogen 10.1, instal flash tool, and i need someone to confirm me how to do flashing and not bricking phone and then trying to restoring it to stock room :)
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] gamer649:
1) You cannot flash CM10.1 on your device, only CM10. We will NOT get an official port of the ROM from the FXP team.

2) I do not know, once it is unlocked to any network you shouldn't have a lock put in place again. However I am unsure of this.

3) You shouldn't lose any language support on your device as many language packs are installed with the base of the ROM as most are built from stock firmware upwards.

I would give more detailed instructions but I need to go within the next 5 mins so I can't. I will edit my post tomorrow if nobody beats me to it.
[HTC One V] staknhalo:
I haven't gotten it yet (hate staged rollouts). There's different version based one what OS and also device you have; so I would need one for stock (4.0.3 & hdpi). Thanks.
[HTC One V] Curiousn00b:
Google said that an update would roll out for ICS soon.
[HTC One V] sohamssd:
Here you go

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=43434859
[HTC One V] ijayesh:
I had it officially on shpongle ....
[HTC One V] staknhalo:
That's for the N4 - we need one for ICS (4.0.3) and HDPI. There's a different version of the app based on each OS and device.
[HTC One V] Curiousn00b:
" *Update will be rolling out to Android 4.0.3+ users over the next few weeks. Users with Android versions below 4.0.3 should visit http://goo.gl/5AMJS to learn about the app features available to you. "

Android user that have 4.0.2 and below will not be able to get the Google Map updates. We have to wait, as we hasve 4.0.4.

Again, *Update will be rolling out to Android 4.0.3+ users over the next few weeks. Users with Android versions below 4.0.3 should visit http://goo.gl/5AMJS to learn about the app features available to you.
[HTC One V] rksomayaji:
I got it 2 days ago

I just got the update 2 days ago on my Shpongle ROM:victory::victory:
[HTC One V] Aashuk Mehta:
[MENTION=5101202]rksomayaji[/MENTION] and@ijayesh in on shpongle and still didn't got the update can anyone of you upload apk on media fire or drop box?
[HTC One V] rksomayaji:
Maps 7.0.1 for you

[MENTION=4829614]aashukmehta[/MENTION]

Hey guys i ve uploaded the Maps 7.0.1 apk on dropbox

Heres the link

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15539675/Maps_7.0.1.apk

Hope you find it useful
[HTC One V] Aashuk Mehta:
Thanks man
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masoud.11:
hello guys.

i have a problem and i appreciate your help.

i installed custom rom Deepshining 8.1 build 8862 on my HD7.

i clicked "" End Partnership "" on WMDC (Windows mobile device center)

computer won't recognize my device any more with zune or wmdc --> shows it as 'Unknown device' in device manager...

computer recognizes my hd7 when my phone is OFF..

it recognize it in 3colors screen and install its usb driver, so i still can install any custom rom ..

((hold power button with camera button for abt 20sec it will go to restore window with zune))

zune recognize my device there and shows "HTC Shubert"

tested with different cables ,3different custom roms(Deepshining, ansar, dynamic) and 2different computers ==> but the same issue ..

HOW SHOULD I FIX IT ???

sorry for my bad english...
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faustolg:
install a stock rom, if the pc recognize the phone, then you can install the custom (dynamics), just look that the unknown device is nothing like this:

USB\VID_0000&PID_0000

if this is the problem, the only solution is a new Transceiver, the usb port is broken(burned, fried, you get the idea...), the cost is between $25-$50.

look for HTC HD7 Transceiver or mainboard.
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masoud.11:
the pc still recognize it in 3color screen, i can install rom...

where should i find the stock rom of hd7? available for download?

mine is europe 8GB

device info is:

""""""""

OS version: 7.10.8862.144

firmware revision number: deepshining v8.1

hardware revision number: 0002

radio software version: 5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U

radio hardware version: A.102.0.D4

bootloader version:1.69.2250.0(117833)

chip soc version: 2.2.2.5

it's NOT licenced under any company like at&t or verizon etc

tnx for help.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alphakronik:
I can't seem to find any links or walkthroughs on how to update TWRP without an OS being on the handset. In case it matters, I have a HTC One S (ville) handset that has a corrupted version of TWRP on it currently which prevents me from loading roms. If you can help, please do as I've been without my phone for 3 days now.

Thanks for reading.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jordanishere:
Use fastboot. Download the latest twrp for your device. Then put your phone in to fastboot mode.

Then execute:

Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Sent from my Xiaomi Mi2s
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hmmy 4444:
if i get my phone rooted on a stock rom will i get the original OTA. from google...cuz we dont get a OTA on htc becuz i came from htc to google.. thats y plz help...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
you dont need an ota with any nexus. when its out, you can flash it manually, but youll lose root. or you can flash one of the hundreds of rooted stock roms thatll be posted the day the ota is released :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hmmy 4444:
r u rooted... so i dont need to worry abt the update ill be able to do it manually too???
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hmmy 4444:
so i should root my phone without any worring abt the update
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fahadsul3man:
obviously you wont be having any problem so up to you
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hmmy 4444:
the only reason i was nt rooting my phone becuz i was worried that if i got root i wont be able to get any update from google
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spaceman860:
You can root the phone then make a backup save it then you can flash whatever you want when the ota comes out restore your backup

From my BLACKED OUT N4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
chances are is if youre rooted, youll probably do the update even before an ota would get to you. sometimes you can get the update before the ota comes out.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hmmy 4444:
one thing more if i root my phone n then install ubuntu for any other rom. n after some time 4.3 update release comes out. so hw am i going to update my phone to 4.3... plz help n reply
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spaceman860:
Restore your stock backup or flash stock imgs

From my BLACKED OUT N4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hmmy 4444:
ok so nw a rooted bt there is some prob i made a back up of my stock rom.. n then i thought of keeping it save in my desktop too bt wen i mount my phone wth my desktop its nt showing the back up file... y is that so... n then i go to recovery n then bk up n restore it is showing me the back up file ... wt is going on plz help
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peteh98:
I've had 2 Kindle Fire HDs, the first one was exchanged because of the sound issue. I thought it was a bug on their part but apparently fly it was me because the 2nd ones sound went out too. For whatever reason, installing GO keyboard caused this. It's been about 6 months with no problems until yesterday I rooted. It seems that my sound goes out after adding or editing system apps. And that is dumb. I don't understand this type of stuff really so I'm hoping one of you can diagnose the true problem lol. Thanks in advance :good:
[7" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Peteh98:
I fixed my issue with Volume Control+

I don't know how to delete this thread lol
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brysta559:
Hi my friend tried to fix her tf101 by herself and somehow made it to recovery mode and deleted something to do with nvidia as best as I can out of her.

I am trying to fix it for her, can someone help me?

I have downloaded the drivers to my pc, and already have adb, but I don't know how to tell if I am even able to boot it into download mode.

Now, if it is coming on or not, there is a blank screen. :)

I have done some searches here but this seems to be a new one. hoping this is not totally bricked.

thanks in advance, Bryan
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] jnaz:
Hi to all im newbie here, i bought a second hand XDAII and when it turn to standby mode or back lights turn of it vibrates and its annoying, i felt bad in buying that stuff, any help tnks.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] OMEGA_ReD:
hey thats realy sucks, what you can try is to reinstall the phone(make a backup of your contacts/files before proceeding not a full backup!!!!(this can copy the wrong settings to))

You can try any rom you like but if you click the link shown below in my Signature you can try the 1 i build.

Good Luck!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] jnaz:
i've tried loading it, same result :(

does any one has a program or cab to disable the vibrating problem of mine.

tnks i need your help badly :(
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] buzz_lightyear:
did you ever hardreset it?

buzz
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] jnaz:
yes i did :cry:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] xraymarc:
Is there a way to unlock the bootloader on photon 4g and still use the 4g antenna?
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] tasarimci:
I bought samsung galaxy mega 6.3 from china. But i want use russian.

When i use odin and install another stock rom i give a "invalid ext4" at hidden.img

Please help me.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] SquirtingCherry:
Maybe read and research before you flash stuff into your phone. Many ppl failed because they did not know what they were actually doing.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] wallawalla:
I use the Odin 3.07 to Flash the Kernal tar DL.from here...You should try and take risk yourself.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] diaofengyi:
It's really easy! But... it's not easy too

That easy is just find international Rom, but "5files official Rom "(including pit /bootloader /pda/phone /CSC ) flash into ur device that will make ur phone can switch the other countries Rom

And that not easy is... it's very hard to find 5files official rom , especially international version!

Coz China phone's pit&bootloader was different than international version, so u can't change!

Just find pit&bootloader &PDA &phone &CSC, using Odin flash into ur phone, then everything gonna be OK...

If u find, plz share it, thank u so much...
[Micromax A116] ayushdrss:
Hey Muntazir, I have installed your rom and its charming. Please could you add some more feature like 1.Walkman Music Widget 2.Samsung Contact Phonebook Swiping and Dialing eg. Swiping on contact right side call the person and left side messages him. 3. Samsung Task Manager(With Clear Ram Option). 4.Overclocking Option in setting. 5.Xperia Timescape(If Possibe :p)Please include this in your upcoming rom as it will be a complete awesome rom.Waiting for your response. Thanks​
[Micromax A116] rmuntazir:
Sure, i'll try me best to provide better, Thanks
[Micromax A116] ibshar:
Wrong section. Belongs in A116 forum!
[Micromax A116] manishswami:
Facing problem front camera 8 mp & rear 6 mp

He 2 solve after 4.2.2
[Micromax A116] macsenjose18:
a116 rom

hey this rom is womderfull and i have tested it.the oni thing im waiting for is multiwindow
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intolaomair:
Hi guys,

My new black galaxy s4 has a gap between the screen and the bezel.

its right above the speaker. Quite noticeable.

I can even slide piece of paper between it.

Should I ask for an exchange?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gillion:
Yes... its obviously a manufacturers fault.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
Yes you should. Could you post a picture?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abuarman:
How to reset binaries on i9500. As we know still Triangle Away does not support i9500.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karimdag:
As i know, (and i'm not sure) just flash an official rom and then do a full wipe from the recovery.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
There isn't a way right now.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abuarman:
Ok then if I flash the stock rom will it only unroot or will it reset binaries also.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] than8:
can not

You can only remove the root
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runedrune:
Only unroot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobi42:
So I have a verzion gnex love the phone hate the crappy service. So my question is there a difference in the gsm and coma version of these phones other than their radios? What I would like to do if it is possible is to switch out my coma antenna with the gsm one and goto straight talk. Any thoughts on this guy's and gals
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tKoHaXoR:
Its just not possible. An option would be to sell the CDMA version and purchase the GSM version. You might need to pay the difference though since the GSM version is worth more than the CDMA.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobi42:
Why is it not possible? All the specs are the same the have the same case and everything the only difference I can see is the antenna, speaker board but even those look the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
they are not the same.

everything is in a different place. cables are different sizes.

just sell your verizon phone and buy a gsm one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mach3.2:
Let us know if you managed to swap out the radio chip, if it's possible at all.

Beamed from my Grouper
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cupfulloflol:
They actually quite different. Battery doors are different. Batteries are different. Sim card slots are different sizes. The sim cards are in different locations. This is before opening the device up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Esteway.619:
And the Verizon's version is a bit thicker

Sent From My Miui Powered Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobi42:
I understand there are some differences but if u look at the two different antenna, speaker boards they look the same the connector is in the same spot the clip that hold it in is in the same spot. Saying the cases are different doesn't mean much. I own a buell(made by harley) and I have an rc51(made by honda) undertail on it. So if the wires are different why does ifixit only have the one break down for all phones? I'm doing this to check gsm coverage in my area I'm not going to spend 2 to 3 hundred dollars to have no service. I have 3 kids I don't have that to spend. By the responses I have gotten no one has even ever gave it a shot. So I will report if it can be done. Thanks for all of your responses, I am not trying to be rude, I just like proof it can't be done instead of just saying it can't be done.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IFLATLINEI:
Sometimes common sense eliminates the need for proof. This could be one of those cases.

For the record. I'm guessing no one here thought you were being rude atleast I didn't. Then word your looking for is ignorance. Do your research,eliminate your ignorance on the subject, and don't bother reporting back. It not necessary. We all ready know it can't be done reasonably.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mach3.2:
Not trying to be rude, but I'm going to be blunt:

It's damn obvious that the internal board is different, which means all the screws and layout inside is different. And spec sheets obviously shows that the CDMA radio chip only supports CDMA bands, and not GSM bands...

And if you have the slightest clue about radios, it's the chip that counts, not much of the antenna...

Beamed from my Maguro.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobi42:
See that is the info I was looking for that the radio chip was not located with the antenna array, thank you for your reply. As for the ignorance comment, isn't this a community where we are supposed to ask questions we ourselves do not know the answer to? Ignorance would have been to not ask the question and never learn the truth. And I don't know much about the radios, thus the reason I asked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Carlos_Manuel:
Oh sh!t, sorry I accidentally pressed thanks to the OP.. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gillabong:
So no one has tried this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobi42:
Apparently not but I have the parts ordered and they are on the way, and I will be looking into how to flash a radio chip to see if it's possible to switch it from CDMA feq. To gsm ones since it is just a computer chip that gets flashed everything they release a new radio, who knows it could be as simple as flashing a gsm radio in recovery, as long as the hardware will connect.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IFLATLINEI:
Asking wasn't the ignorant part it was your post after being answered that showed your ignorance on the subject. You should only be ashamed of your ignorance if you do nothing to fix it. You took the steps but dismissed the answers given to you from people who know better. Your post basically read thanks for the answers now I'm gonna go research it more because I don't believe you. Thats not we at we do here. If you weren't satisfied with the responses then continue your research but don't announce it while invalidating the responses people took time to provide you. Best of luck. I sincerely hope whatever happens you find a solution that works for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobi42:
How do u figure he told me the radio chip(I'm assuming he means a flash able computer chip) isn't located in the antenna array which I didn't know. Trying to figure out something that everyone says is impossible isn't ignorance it's simply exploration, everyone gave me answers based on specs and what they read no one has giving me proof cause no one has tried. I respect what they have said and appreciate their hard work and taking the time to tell me this information. Since I have flashed many radios to the chip it only makes sense that one should be able to flash it to gsm from CDMA. Unless u can show me that Samsung has used 2 different chips in the motherboard. Even with 2 different chips it would just take finding a way to flash the gsm radio to the chip sorta like hacking a phone to root it. So far everyone has said it's impossible no way to do it just get a new phone. So this doesn't work and then I get a new phone what am I out? Why not give it a shot? Or should I just give up every time something in life gets hard or someone tells me it can't be done? Cause so far that is what u guys are essentially telling me instead of trying to help out, u continue to be negative. So I'm going to take what I have learned and try to do the impossible if I fail at least I tried, are u going to fault me for that?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tokuzumi:
You need to be extremely careful if you start messing with radio firmware. If you flash the wrong thing, you will have a paperweight.

The CDMA nexus supports 800/1900 for CDMA, and 700 mhz for LTE. I don't know of any way for the chip to support different frequencies. I don't think it's as simple as re-writing some firmware for the radio.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
thats because there isnt. end of story.

OP just stop. you wont be able to convert anything and you need to move on.

the hardware is fixed and they are not the same across GSM/CDMA variants. you are wasting your time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vitamin_dre:
Where you able to get it to work? I know its been a couple years since this post started but I am curious about this myself
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gobi42:
No I never got it to work sadly. I ended up picking up a nexus 6