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[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] christo4:
hi guys. im really worried that ive bricked my phone. i tried flashing a new firmware from cwm earlier and it couldnt boot up. when i plug the phone in it only shows the green light. ive tried flashing another firmware using flashtools but it keeps disconnecting halfway and reconnecting in 20 second intervals. im really stuck :crying:

anyone have any ideas?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nil1511:
Make Sure your cable is proper. Do not connect your mobile until flashtool prepared for your mobile otherwise it will go out of the flash mode

When the file is prepared then connect your mobile and once connect do not touch the USB cable.

My USB cable is very sensitive to my touch.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] christo4:
thanks for the quick reply, im using the official cable. my log looks something like this each time i attempt a flash

03/009/2013 13:09:57 - INFO - Selected Xperia SP (C5303) / 12.0.A.1.211 / Customized UK 1272-4687 R7A

03/009/2013 13:09:57 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

03/010/2013 13:10:12 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

03/010/2013 13:10:14 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

03/010/2013 13:10:14 - INFO - Reading device information

03/010/2013 13:10:18 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.

03/010/2013 13:10:18 - INFO - trying to continue anyway

03/010/2013 13:10:18 - INFO - Start Flashing

03/010/2013 13:10:18 - INFO - Processing loader

03/010/2013 13:10:18 - INFO - Checking header

03/010/2013 13:10:18 - INFO - Ending flash session

03/010/2013 13:10:18 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1167 : The device is not connected.

03/010/2013 13:10:18 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

03/010/2013 13:10:18 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

03/010/2013 13:10:20 - INFO - Device disconnected

03/010/2013 13:10:22 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 4529355:
Was the phone properly charged? At least 50%?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] christo4:
fully charged fo sure. thats why this is so baffling
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javagreen:
If you have an AntiVirus, disable it's realtime scan momentarily, or exclude USB auto-scanning until you finish flashing. I have BitDefender Internet Security and it often causes the exact same thing to happen.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] christo4:
sigh still nothing. the phone keeps disconnecting itself. and when i try to turn it on normally, all i see is a momentary flash of the led at the bottom and then nothing.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nil1511:
Are your flashmode drivers are installed?

Open device manager and connect in flashmode.

And check whether those drivers are installed or not.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alivanov79:
As I can see, your phone isn't turned off.

There is an OFF button under back cover. Press and hold it for a few second until 3 vibrates. After that flash the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] reinaldistic:
I have juice defender on balanced. When looking at my battery stats the phone seems to be waking more than when data is on all the time. Battery is still better, I'm just curious why this is happening, is the phone waking up to check if data is on?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pkl06:
Can somebody help take some screen shots about CMW Recovery 6.0.3.2(0611)?

Because I dropped my phone on the floor and the screen it's not lighting up again. I can't see anything.

I need to get back my file in phone. If I got screen captures of recovery then I can follow the capture to connect usb storage and adb to get my files. Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pkl06:
one more question. Can I authorize adb connection in recovery? Now I use adb command shows device error: device unauthorized
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pkl06:
can anyone help?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pkl06:
Is this that hard to answer?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pkl06:
If someone can give me the menu list in Mounts and storage is also good helping
[LG Optimus 4X HD] ZeroReverse:
Hi all,

Several days ago I got a brand new LG Optimus 4x HD. Last night I plugged the phone to charge and went to sleep. This morning when I unplugged the phone, a weird buzzing sound was coming from the charger. The phone was charged 100% and seems to be fine. Since the LG charger looks a bit cheap compared to other chargers I have seen (made in china by Sunlin T_T). I have charged the phone several times by now, but noticed the sound just today, I dont know if it was there before. I decided to see if the charger from my previous phone (Xperia mini, used for over a year and still working fine) will make the same sound and it actually does! Its alot quieter and I could not hear it until I put the charger to my ear, but its there. Also with both charges the sound continues for a while after they have been unplugged from the wall socket.

Should I be worried ?Note that the warranty of my phone does NOT cover the charger itself, so I cant replace it. If needed I will change the charger with a Duracell or Energizer charger, since here its next to impossible to find separate original phone charger.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] Life'sGood:
the sound is normal. it happens in almost every AC to DC step down transformers. The sound should come on a short while after you unplug the phone, and slowly go away when the charger is unplugged. It will also stop when you plug in your phone.

you can do a little experiment here. When you hears the buzzing sound, switch off the charger or unplug it. Then without any power, plug in your phone FAST. You will see your phone is getting charged for abit, then it stops together with the buzzing sound.

anyway you shouldn't leave your charger switched on when its not charging, its a waste.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] ZeroReverse:
Thank you for the info. Now I noticed that the charges makes buzzing sound only when the phone is 100% charged or when the phone is unplugged from the charger but the charger is still plugged to the wall socket.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cougar694u:
I have the GSM i9250 and love the phone. Got the 4.3 OTA update on Wednesday afternoon. It was updating while driving to a golf match and all seemed well.

During the golf match, a small amount of beer was dripped on my phone (it was in the cubby hole and my team mate tossed a crumpled empty beer can in there). I didn't think anything of it, but when done, there was enough beer to line the inside of my diztronic case and render the power button nonfunctional.

I took it apart, cleaned it all up, cleaned up the power button and all is well again. The next day I went to fire up my camera and got "Unfortunately, Gallery has stopped." I popped everything apart, cleaned it all again, checked connections, etc, same problem. I flashed the official 4.2.2 image (bootloader, radio, system, data, user), same problem. It got the 4.3 OTA again, so I upgraded. I also borrowed the camera out of a co-worker's phone and same problem.

It seems like a software issue, but if something is toast due to the beer spillage, it may not even be able to fire up the camera.

I flashed CWM and ran fix permissions, same problem.

This is the most pertinent info here:

E/CameraHAL( 127): Couldn't get camera properties

W/dalvikvm( 4634): threadid=18: thread exiting with uncaught exception (group=0x418e4700)

E/AndroidRuntime( 4634): FATAL EXCEPTION: Thread-404

E/AndroidRuntime( 4634): java.lang.RuntimeException: Fail to get camera info

E/AndroidRuntime( 4634):	at android.hardware.Camera._getCameraInfo(Native Method)

E/AndroidRuntime( 4634):	at android.hardware.Camera.getCameraInfo(Camera.java:202)

E/AndroidRuntime( 4634):	at com.android.camera.CameraHolder.<init>(CameraHolder.java:169)

E/AndroidRuntime( 4634):	at com.android.camera.CameraHolder.instance(CameraHolder.java:123)

E/AndroidRuntime( 4634):	at com.android.camera.Util.openCamera(Util.java:316)

E/AndroidRuntime( 4634):	at com.android.camera.PhotoModule$CameraStartUpThread.run(PhotoModule.java:294)

W/ActivityManager( 375): Force finishing activity com.google.android.gallery3d/com.android.camera.Camera

Since it says CameraHAL, I'm assuming that's an actual hardware failure.

Anyone have some insight?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] samcortez:
I'm with my Galaxy Nexus in the same situation, after install JB update (4.2.1), the camera stopped work as well playing videos on youtube too, I already have made the installation of 4.3 version but I still get the same error, I'm planning to clean my motheboard and check if it's evertything correct.

Anyway, please, let me know about your results too. ;)

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cougar694u:
I'm still having issues with it, but now I can't even open Gallery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cougar694u:
I got it fixed, so far anyway.

Used fastboot to erase boot, system, userdata, cache, and recovery. Then ran fastboot format on all as well (won't format boot). When that was done, I fastboot flashed the 4.2.2 bootloader, rebooted into bootloader, then flashed boot, recovery, system, and userdata for 4.2.2.

After reboot, my camera works again.

**EDIT**

Got the 4.3 OTA and camera still works.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] samcortez:
Oh, I'm gonna give it a try, well, it might be the same issue that I'm having. My phone stop camera working with the 4.2.1 update, I have flashed 4.3 and still the same error. But the back camera works on apps like Facebook or Lomo Cam, when I select front camera it gives me a error such as a crash or even a information saying that the app wasn't able to connect to the front camera. I'll first clean the front camera contact and later I'll try your solution.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cougar694u:
Clear the logcat, run logcat and force the error message. It may be a faulty front camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] samcortez:
I have tried it, but, it didn't work. :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cougar694u:
From your description, I didn't think it would. Does the proximity sensor work?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] samcortez:
Yeah, all these stuff work except for the camera, actually, only the front camera. I have installed some other camera apps such as Lomo Cam and Night Vision, I those apps I can take a photo or even record with the rear camera but when I select front camera or even camera configurations, its crashes. I already have opened my phone and cleaned the things there but no sucess. Is there a way to use stock camera app? Because I want photosphere but it seems like that everytime it opens, it tries to get camera info from both cameras and when it doesn't get the front one, it crashes.

PS: my log is just like yours, crashing in getting camera info
[General Questions and Answers] bullriders:
Came across this for CWM install.

Says just install the apk, run and click on 2nd-init-recovery to install

Anyone used it before? are know anything about it have brand new phone and I really don't want to brick it.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/25xkl89boc8d4r3/lte2jbrecovery.apk
[General Questions and Answers] bullriders:
Ill update with screenshots tomorrow
[General Questions and Answers] SpiderMikey88:
That does work with the LG Spectrum VS930 and the guys over at DroidForums.net have made a new kernel that bypasses all the secure boot problems we have been having with this phone. I flashed the kernel on my VS930 about a week ago and I havent had any problems yet.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/lg...ki-8-9-13-broken-out-modded-stock-kernel.html
[General Questions and Answers] bullriders:
So after flash all the remaining bloatware can be removed?
[General Questions and Answers] bullriders:
** I in no way accept responsibility for bricked devices. I did not create this mod or instructions. I am simply sharing knowledge that was brought to my attention by another XDA user**

** many thanks to mtmichaelson and djrbliss over at Droidforums**

[Kernel][Loki][8-9-13]Broken Out Modded Stock Kernel

Hello all! Here it is Broken Out Modded Kernel for the LG Spectrum 2!!! A big huge thank you needs to be given to djrbliss for finding and creating a workaround for the locked bootloader!!! Now we finally have control of OUR devices!!!!!

What is this?

This is the stock kernel that has been modified using Loki (created by djrbliss) to bypass the boot loader. It has also been modified to not throw the security error when removing the videos.apk.

Changelog

v 1.0

Lokified

Enabled full root

Removed and modified files that send security error

How do I install this?

1.) Download the .zip

2.) Place zip on sdcard

3.) Reboot into 2nd Init Recovery

4.) Back up

5.) Go to install zip from sdcard

6.) Select BrokenOutModdedKernel.zip

7.) Reboot!

Technical Info

This replaces your boot.img which includes the kernel. It has been modified to bypass the locked boot loader. Djrbliss created Loki to do this. I have patched the stock boot.img using Loki and have modified the files that send the security error. This does void your warranty. I did not make you install it. I did not brick your phone. I am not responsible for any mistakes that you have made.

Downloads

V1.0 http://d-h.st/sDW

Special Thanks!!!

djrbliss for finding a way around the bootloader

Donations

Link to original post http://www.droidforums.net/forum/lg...ki-8-9-13-broken-out-modded-stock-kernel.html
[General Questions and Answers] holeshot77:
Epic!!! Thank you

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Who has the list for removable bloatware? Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] bullriders:
After you flash new Kernel you can remove anything without getting the error

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/39908-spectrum-2-vs930-bloatware-removal-guide/#entry1124933
[General Questions and Answers] bullriders:
Here is updated guide i created from stock to nodded after seeing multiple posts scattered

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2418619
[General Questions and Answers] liquid4life:
Have you tried using the wipe cache option with this recovery? When I did it wiped my phone clean.
[General Questions and Answers] bullriders:
Wipe cache? No I didn't. But if you try booting into recovery before installing recovery, it will reset your phone.
[General Questions and Answers] liquid4life:
I had recovery installed and used it to wipe cache and dalvik a couple...both times it wiped the phone clean. It will flash a zip fine, just wipes more than cache.
[General Questions and Answers] bullriders:
Well you only do wipes when installing NEW Roms so never do wipe unless new ROM installation calls for it.

I used it to backup current data and flash unlocked Kernel so I could remove even more bloatware.
[General Questions and Answers] liquid4life:
You should be able to wipe cache only without issues
[General Questions and Answers] bullriders:
I don't really use it. I use all-in-one toolbox to manage phone.
[General Questions and Answers] ROMmin' Noodle:
Somebody must have done something right for a change...

So, I've had this Spec2 for a while, rooted with motochopper on 21B and LTE_Final on 22A, both seem to work just fine.

I've done the 'delete the wrong bloat' thing and bricked it a few times, always had to start over, flash with KP500 and put all of my stuff back on.

BUT this latest update, 22A, I like it a lot because it seems to work the way an UPDATE should work, i.e.: I've flashed the update deleted the wrong stuff again, got the security error and had to reflash it... again... except THIS TIME, ALL OF MY STUFF CAME BACK !! COOL.

I don't remember this happening with any of my other re-flashes.

It's seems to work like a windows repair, goes in and fixes the broken stuff and leaves everything else there and intact, except root of course, you have to do that again.

I've just recently installed the 2nd-init and did a backup there, flashed the brokenoutkernelmod and all seems well. So I guess it's time to start deleting more bloatware and see what happens.

I feel better now, knowing that I have 2 options to get all of my stuff re-installed in 15 mins. or less, re-flashing 22A or 2nd-init restore :)

22A seems smoother than 21B, but my battery life SUCKS at the moment.

Hoping that trashing all the bloat will fix that....
[General Questions and Answers] lucky_515:
i need the 1.4 version of this recovery..read threw thread at droid forums said had updsated recovery for latest version of firmware..but im on 21b ..so i need first version recovery right??..ill keewp looking for download...ive downloaded new version..,but jus found out need first version

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will this latest version of recovery work on 21b jellybean firmware??...read there is a 1.4 version of recovery and thats the 1 i need to install while still on 21b firmware??...im doing this for a friend,dont think he wants to take any updates..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SaHiLzZ:
My carrier is Wind Canada. I am having a weird issue with text messages that comes in when someone leaves me a voicemail. On 4.2.2 and prior, text messages will say " I just left you a message. Call 00021 to listen..... ." The 00021 will be underlined and clickable to dial 00021 directly.

On 4.3, it is not clickable anymore. Can anyone else verify the same issue on Galaxy Nexus, or perhaps Nexus 4, or am I the only one?

Thanks.
[Shield Q&A] cbv1062:
What is the best SNES emulator for the Shield?
[Shield Q&A] aDigitalPhantom:
I am using snnes9x ex+ and it works for me.
[Shield Q&A] AndrewNeo:
Seconded. I'm not having any problems, and the mapping works great.
[Shield Q&A] Evo_Shift:
I use the other emulators on the market from that dev as well. They are kind of spendy but they work great and he gives great support.
[Shield Q&A] elitecmdr666:
are the mapping of the controller easy and simple to use?
[Shield Q&A] Evo_Shift:
Very easy. You simply go into the key mapping setting in the emulator and push each button on your controller that corresponds to the buttons in the emulator. Takes a minute or so and you only have to do it once.

Some buttons might not work in all emulators though especially the two trigger buttons and the right analog stick. But some emulators work with all the buttons.
[Shield Q&A] elitecmdr666:
ok cool thanks for the reply i may need to give it a try, i have yet to download any emulator or play around with them but i think i might pick this one up. once again thanks.
[Shield Q&A] Unoid:
SuperGNES worked well enough for me to pay 4$ for the full version
[Shield Q&A] cbv1062:
Thanks for all of the suggestions.

Thank you all for the suggestions. I guess the ROMs I have are old or something. All of them did not work so well. Most did not load the games it would just crash. With snes9x ex+ I was able to boot one game. I finally paid for Animaonline SNES Emulator and all of the ROMs loaded. A couple were a bit glitchy, but that is better that not loading at all. Mapping the controller on the shield worked great. If anyone has a problem loading ROMs give this a try.
[Shield Q&A] bonapartist:
Snes9x through Retroarch works very well.

Retroarch is an obvious must for any Shield anyway, and it's free.
[Shield Q&A] shinratdr:
I had never heard of that before and it's exactly what I was looking for, basically OpenEmu for Android. Thanks!
[Shield Q&A] bonapartist:
Your welcome. Be prepared for any given update to make it work wonky for a few days to 2 weeks, that's just my experience when using it with the Xperia Play. The team behind Retroarch is obviously very talented but may overextend a little bit sometimes I feel.
[Shield Q&A] Guidolinleo:
SNES9x emulator for windows 10

I have used SNES9x for my windows 10 and it works great.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] russiandivxclub:
Hi guys !

In my understanding Nexus 7 is 1920 x 1200 screen correct ? I just looked in my Android system info app and it's showing 320 ppi and resolution 1200 x 1824. What's going on here, that thing can't be outdated cause it takes that info off hardware and it should be 323 ppi and 1920 not 1824 ... I am missing something in here ?

P.S.

Does it count that black line on the bottom (buttons) ? It's gotta right ?

Anyhow just want to share that.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] THS1989:
Yes. It includes the black bars (top and bottom)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bjohnston115:
7.02 inch screen
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] stevemw:
I get those same readings from Advanced System Info and and AndroSensor.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] yah00z:
I'm getting the same results.

AT&T HTC One MoDaCo.Switch Beta 8

Nexus 7 2013 Unlocked Root + TWRP

Chromecast
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] yah00z:
Looks like it's obviously due to the navbar, as reported elsewhere...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] aooga:
Yeah, its nothing to worry about. It just counts the screen pixels without the navigation bar. So 1900-1824 is how many pixels the navigation bar takes up. If you use CM and hide the nav bar, it displays the correct 1200x1900.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] yah00z:
Yup was just about to say with pie controls it'll show the correct amount.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] stevemw:
Or it could be that apps that report display dimensions must get upgrades to support higher resolution displays.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linux1994c:
I have the z for 2 months and used it a lot because I use it for work, I did not put any cover and now have scratches on the glass side frame, usb port, and jack on the side sinistra.This glass used by Sony and very poor scratches very easily .... and so to you?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoe23:
It's the anti shatter film that scratches easily.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Teo032:
Films on front and back but the sides don't have those films do they?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linux1994c:
Maybe I have not explained well sorry ... I meant the glass at the sides that reflective
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mengsuan:
The sides are polycarbonate material and it will indeed scratch up.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linux1994c:
I thought it was glass .. polycarbonate? On the site sony speaks of polyamide fiber glass? At this point I think they are the best materials of the htc one ...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joejoe23:
I don't think the one uses any glass, do they? It's all aluminium right?

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ramhardy:
yea, all aluminum, minus the screen of course
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Oppressa:
I have a problem with my XDA II. It only started 2 days ago. I pressed the power button to turn it on but it wouldn't come back on. No flashing LED either. I had to take the battery out and replace it for it to come back on.

It then happened a 2nd time and the only thing that was common about the 2 times that it happened was that both times I managed to turn it back on, there was an unread SMS waiting for me.

Has anyone experienced anything like this before?

I tested the problem yesterday morning by turning it off and getting my girlfriend to SMS me and it was fine. But then same thibg happened in the afternoon. Only this time, everything turned off but the the red 'you have an SMS' LED was flashing. Again, had to take the battery out.

Last program I installed was MS Voice Command. But that was 2 weeks ago and has been working fine since. And it's hard to search for these kinds of symptoms in google.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Rudegar:
well guess it could be an issue with the radiostack but it's hard to say when you dont state your rom versions
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Oppressa:
I entered them in my profile when I registered.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark Fear:
hi guys

i know there is a delay problem in zoomig and was discussion about it.. but i don't care this delay.. my problem is that

when i want zoom in, even if i use whole screen it won't zoom in good enough and i must repeat this some times.. it's in anywhere.. gallery.. browser.. and etc

i know it's a software problem.. because in mozzila firefox there isn't neither delay nor this zoom problem
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark Fear:
isn't there any tweak that solve this problem?