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[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
Let me see if I understood:

1) Backup

This can be made before everything else, through Titanium backup (backs up my data into the sd card (probably in just one file that can be read after)), Ultimate Backup Tool (is installed in the computer, needs USB cable) or other similar programs

OR

Can also be made after CWM is installed, through something called "nandroid" <-(I read the pages you linked in this thread and didn't notice this name/concept, so I was confused)

2) Download ext4only 5.0.2.7 Clock Work Mod that is on page 1

3) Reach recovery mode, select apply update from sdcard, select the cwm.zip. This is "flashing" the phone

This here is where it started to get confusing to me; until I read several times your post, I thought that "apply update from sdcard" would actively install that zip, erasing everything else. What must happen instead is that, that zip installs the app inside, that will allow me to backup and format next.

4) Restart phone, run cwm.

This is where I can make the nandroid backup (as said previously, this got me confused because I thought that at this point the phone was already "empty", formatted)

5) Download the ROM I need/want/wtv, go to CWM then:

a) Wipe data/factory reset.

b) Wipe the cache partition. (note: this is the actual format)

c) Install zip from sd-card, choosing the ROM. (This is also flashing)

*easy part:*

6) Follow the instructions on screen and then restart phone

7) Wait some time for the boot then configure it. After that, wait a minute more then restart again. DONE!

Did I miss anything? If not and this is it, where is the risk in softbricking or hardbricking the phone? (yes, I'm actually scared, since this is my first time and I'm a noob at it, and I can't really risk screwing my smartphone, only in three months will I be able to replace it if anything happens)

Thank you for helping a (scared) noob! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] X-zone:
When you install CWM your phone will not be completely wiped. Only the recovery "partition" will be replaced with CWM instead of the almost useless stock recovery. Here's some info about nandroid. 1.. The Ultimate Backup Tool/Titanium backup was just if the cwm installation goes wrong and and "soft" bricks your phone. This will most likely

not

happen. Note that there is several methods to unbrick the gio if this happens, so be calm! lol :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
Yeah, hehe.

About titanium backup, how does it work exactly? Does it need a working ROM (preferably the same type as the backup was made on) so it can restore what was previously backed up? Or is like nandroid, it can be restored via CWM?

I read your link about nandroid; it seems pretty easy to grasp: recovery mode and restore backup. What about Titanium backup? It seems to me it is unable to backup the entire phone (it would also make sense since it runs on Android)

I've read about Titanium backup here: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-use-titanium-backup-for-android-complete-guide/
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] X-zone:
Titanium backup only backups your user-data, which means that it doesn't backup your kernel, libs and stuff like that.

If

something happens while you install cwm (you accidentally drops your phone and the battery flies away and soft bricks your phone) you still have your contacts, levels cleard on angrybrids and stuff like that. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
CWM nandroid it is then :P
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
So, while trying to make a nandroid, CWM "backup" option gives this error:

SD Card space free: 1707 MB

Backing up boot image...

Backing up recovery image...

Backing up system...

Can't mount /system!

E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log

E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log

E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log

E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log

Is this normal? :|

Erase cache partition? Or unselect cache in advanced?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] X-zone:
Ohh... Sorry. You have installed the ext4only version. The stock rom uses rfs. Try install CWM signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4+rfs.zip and then do a bakcup and then install ext4only, the costum rom uses ext4. And no, ext4 + rfs doesn't work that good with ext4. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
So... when I'm at the cwm ext4only recovery mode and select apply update from the sdcard, it shows me a buttload of "no" options and only one "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip."

Like this

confirm install?

THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE.

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip.

No

No

No

What the hell do I do?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] X-zone:
Navigate with your volume buttons down to Yes - Install Bla bla and press the home button to confirm.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
Well, that requires me to create a folder inside the sdcard with that name and renaming the zip to that, that's why I was unsure ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] X-zone:
Or you just click on choose zip from sd-card you can locate the zip that's in the root of your sd-card. No need to change the name. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
Worked ;)

Backing up as I write xD

One question, normally people recommend flashing with charged battery. Can I simply let the phone charge while flashing?

---

Backup complete.

The only warning:

"No sd-ext found. Skipping backup of sd-ext"

I searched a meaning for this and found this

"I think it just means that you don't have a partition on your sd card for the system. With some roms you can install apps to the sd card"

Going to install ext4only then flashing :D
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] X-zone:
I would recommend you to charge your phone before flashing. Ignore the "No sd-ext found. Skipping backup of sd-ext". It didn't found a sd-ext partition on your sd-card (a partition that you can store apps, u can read more about it if you want).

Happy flashing! :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
Backup done.

cwm ext only version installed.

I am currently in CWM menu, but remembered that the enhanced236(etc).zip needed to be on the root.

Does it really need to be on the sdcard's root? If yes, how can I remove the sdcard while in cmw?

Basically I've put the enhanced236(etc).zip inside a folder "!FLASH" and in order to put it in the root I need to safely remove the SDCARD, since "Reboot system now" and "power off" options in cmw menu reboots the phone, doesn't turn it off. How can I safely remove the sdcard or turn the phone off?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] ro_bo:
Just select "power off" from cwm recovery and then pull out your battery ;) after this you can safety remove your sd-card :)

PS: Root of sd card mean in the sd card, not in any folder from the sd card, just in sd card, if you know what i mean ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
It is done! :p

It's good so far :)

Thanks to everyone that helped :D
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] TiagoMarques:
you can use the latest rom for our gio, from Matz I like it it still has some litlle bugs but he is a active developer and he is patching it up :D :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Flame86:
This thread? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2403473

I'll check it later, I think I like that UI :D

No bugs as well, too :eek:

Thanks :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahaju:
I am new to Android and NFC and I just can't seem to find a straight answer to this question

If I have an NFC reader/writer device, can I get it to detect my NFC enabled android phone, so that I may be able to transfer data from my phone to the device?

My question on this page,

<< Link in the attachment link1.txt>>

has some links to other discussions about this topic. Most of them hint that this not possible (with the official Android version that comes with the phones), but I have also read that card emulation mode by an NFC device (such as a phone) is based on ISO standards ISO 14443-A and ISO 14443-B, which are endorsed by the NFC Forum.

Moreover, I know that a phone can act as a card writer, so what is the difference between the phone sending out data as a card writer and another NFC reader device reading this data, a phone acting in P2P mode and sending out data and another reader device reading this data AND a phone acting as a card (in card emulation mode perhaps, if it is at all possible) and another reading device reading it? (I am talking about non-rooted android phones only)

So if I have an NFC enabled phone, and USB reader/write, such as, say, this one,

<< Link in the attachment link2.txt>>

can I get it to detect my phone as an NFC device and transfer some data from my phone to the reader/writer?

---EDIT---

Note: I am not talking about getting the phone to work as a secure payment system or getting it to act like some other card or anything like that, my question is more basic: If I want to send out my custom data (say a string "ABC" or some number 1234) from my phone using NFC, can I get an external reader/writer to detect it?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magero:
Hey guys, im new, im "Android Benutzer" and im from Germany.

First of all the Forum sad that i have to post here, cause of my "0 posts"

I have a simple Question:

When im installing the ViperROM for my HTC, it is right that i get the Update 2.0 of this ROM this month over the normal Software Updater "OTA"... with my rooted and unlocked phone?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glatzenmann:
Bis jetzt sind alle Viper updates OTA gekommen. Ist zwar momentan ein wenig Aufwand neu aufzuspielen aber das Rom rechtfertigt

und entschädigt die verlorene Zeit zu 100%;)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xnostra:
yes update it to 2.0 its related to rom and required because the old viper version 1 has bugs on it which is fixed on 2.0
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Inverted.:
Im only partially familiar with roms and flashing(used to flash optimus V until I upgraded to a phone with no devs working on it XD ), I was fairly familiar with a cyanogenmod port for my op-V and liked that.

Anyways more specifically im not familiar with any of the devs or their products and was wondering which rom will give me the most preformace and lowest battery drain?

or is it too soon in the nexus 7's life to determine this kinda thing?

should I just stick with stock for now?

also if you have any words of advice or such so a new nexus 7, I'd love to here em.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] -Jesco-:
just flash every rom out there and decide which ever is the "best" for you :) then stay with it .
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] dkb218:
What exactly do you find wrong with the stock rom? My thoughts on custom roms have always been if it isn't broke don't fix it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] fstbusa:
Options and features.... for example Cyanogenmod has a ton of features that the original ROM doesn't have. Also speed sometimes dictates switching roms. Alot of custom roms are striped down and are faster also.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] mmegalodon:
Not about fixing, but improving ;)

Paranoid Android is fast becoming a personal favorite. Tablet UI is how things ought to be. It's very easy to make a backup image, backup apps, and just start flashing. Now's a good time to start, too, as it's early and the selection is fairly limited. It will only grow from here..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] yojoe600:
I agree with this its what I'm using too. I love tablet UI.

Sent from my Flobot
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] NiallFox:
if you like stock and want the ability to choose what you want, cleanrom is great
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Inverted.:
Very true what you guys say, stock ROM is great and all but I love to see all the cool features people put out in their custom Roms.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] NekroWolfen:
I flashed every ROM that was available, that after I backed-up my original stock ROM. It's the only way you'll find which one you like the most. My 2 best options are ParanoidAndroid 3 and CyanogenMod Kangs, but I love the stability and speed of latter. It's all about preferences, just read a lot of comments of what users say and that also can help you.

Update: I love too much the custom ROMS, the customizing and the utilities they add are just fantastic. That's why I never stay with a stock ROM.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] cyberprodigy:
CleanROM if you just want a basic ROM like stock without all the bloatware.

ParanoidAndroid if you want a ton of features to play around with. Some are buggy at the moment and performance won't be as good as it would be with CleanROM but I think it's worth it for the features.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J-13gtp:
OK guys, yeah I'm new and hoping I don't get flamed for asking some questions.

Details: Unlocked Xperia arc (LT18I) Loaded LT18a_4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware thru flash tool

Now everything seemed fine until a ota update came up. Being unaware that ota updates can brick phones with unlocked boot loaders I happily updated the phone. Much to my dismay I quickly found that my phone was useless now. After much searching I found a ota update fix here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1126358

So I couldn't download the file, something about that I was not in the right region UGH. So I tried something else. Some more reading and I thought that the boot loader was damaged some how. So I followed this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1126358 Tried to relock the boot loader, Don't know if its relocked or not now. Tried to Update firmware thru SE update service, tells me firmware is already up to date. Tried to repair phone thru PCC, tells me that there's no software for the phone. So now I'm stuck and not sure of what to do next. Any help would be great and much appreciated. At this point I just want the phone to work again.:mad:

FYI: LEDs are still working if that matters and will not start up are all. And when the power is press I get a single green flash.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J-13gtp:
Success. Thank you guys/gals so much. I can not describe how happy I am now that the phone is unbricked. :)

And all I had to do was look deeper into the FAQ. Thanks so much guys/gals

Link that helped me http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] sciphonic:
I actually like having a super thin tablet so I opted not to go with a case/stand combination. This tablet is so light I just hold it 90% of the time anyway. After much research I went with:

Mivizu Shell 7" Sleeve Case - $5 shipped

-great reviews, good protection, pockets to carry stand and charger

Black Portable Folding Holder Multi-stand - $4 shipped

- good reviews, got extras for my phone and other desks, super cheap and shipped from only 1 state away

dbrand 2013 Nexus 7 Skin - $13 shipped

-color I was looking for, got a matching skin for my phone, advertised on xda, comes with hand drawn image of my choosing :D

iLLumiShield - Google Nexus 7 2013 (Wi-Fi) 2nd Generation Crystal Clear Screen Protector - $7 shipped

-used this brand on other devices and I like the texture, easy installation, 3 pack, lifetime warranty

Will update with pictures when everything gets here.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] UWRF:
Thanks! Got the folding holder... I'm gonna try to mod it with wireless charging!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Poetik:
How did you get the mivizu shell for $5? Shows up as $9.95 for me.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] sciphonic:
It probably went up in price because it got popular in a few threads on here. That's where I heard about it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] detonation:
Please post if you do. I've got the Samsung GS4 charging pad and I'm not against cracking it open if the inductive charging coil is just a small piece that can be attached to another surface.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Chaaqoti:
I don't think it went up in price, did not show the shippingwhen I bought it, after the order it showed 4.95+4.99= 9.94,so it's basically the same price, only now it shows free shipping.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] sciphonic:
I got it for $4.95 shipped.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Chaaqoti:
I checked on the order details.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] yentrog31:
Nice combo. I have almost the exact same things installed or ordered. I have the iLL shield and the Mivizu, but I went with the Stickerboy skin as it covers the corners.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] sciphonic:
It‘s like a screen shot battle.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Chaaqoti:
Woa, how did you get free shipping? :confused:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] viralbug:
Earlier there were 2 options, Amazon fulfilled had $5 shipping whereas shipping from MiniSuit was free.

The price was $4.95 earlier, but I did see there were only 18 remaining 12 hours ago. I guess the price went up after Amazon's stocks were finished.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reem6006:
Hello there, I bought my grandmother a galaxy s 3 yesterday. When I inserted the SIM card into it I found that some contacts were missing so, i took out the SIM card and the contacts were still in the phone although that I didn't import them. So I deleted them from the SIM card (since my grandmother SIM card is old and can't accommodate more than 130 contacts) and insert it into the old phone (nokia 7230) again to copy the remaining contacts. But when I inserted the SIM card back into the galaxy the contacts I moved them in the first place were gone!! Please help me..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrismast:
do you still have the contacts stored on the Nokia? If so copy again, if not, you will have a challenge in recovering them. You could try some tool to restore the data on the S3 though.

Usually a good practice is to sync all contacts with your Google Account, that way you always have a backup!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Try RECUVA

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrismast:
that's the tool's name that I could not remember ;) thanks [MENTION=3095420]JJEgan[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
The other one from Play might be Delete pro or something like .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YRAJ23:
Back up your contact with GMAIL @ Google Account. You will restore them automatically whenever you did a factory reset or switch phone without hastle.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reem6006:
unfortunately not, and that's the problem. I did search for some recovery applications but i didn't know how to make them recognize the phone memory ( i'm a mac user).

thank you for the help.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reem6006:
this is for windows. im i mac user. i might try the other one in the play store when my grandmother comes back. she traveled to another city today but i have the nokia. is it possible to recover the data from the nokia?

thanks a lot.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reem6006:
i always do that i just forgot to sync since the phone was just unboxed. I'v learnt the lesson of course.

thanks for the advice.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] robboy:
i was on the phone to 02 today and was surprised by what the customer services agent told me. 02 are not charging for gprs.

i originally rang up to change my tariff as was worried about the amount of data i was downloading and getting a huge data bill. he said that i was not going to be charged for any data even though my allowance is only 100kb and i would be informed when i would be charged. seems very odd but im not complaining :-)

i believe that someone works for 02 who uses this site just wondering he/she could confirm this

BTW im on the 02 200 tariff

sorry that this is not a BA thread but was just eager to ask
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] mike freegan:
Yeh, I haven't been billed for my ridiculous GPRS usage. Good job too ;)

Thing is, if we use it like its free, then one month they decide its not free we're buggered.

Also, I'm told if they hae been logging all your GPRS usage they're entitled to bill you for it in one massive bill whenever they choose.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] robboy:
something similar happened to my friend she didn't get charged for any voice calls for 3 months then 5 months later she got a massive bill. something to do with o2 computer system. so i wouldn't put it passed them.

i don't mined paying for gprs but £2.35 per meg is a ridiculous price and they give you a free entitlement of 100Kb whats all that about?????

just hoping we here from the guy who works for o2 to see if he can give us anymore details.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Pyrofer:
Try using a PayAsYouGo sim.

One day a while back all internet access got blocked. I cant use MSN anymore, or sync any of my email like I used to.

No word from O2 Why, and every single person in O2 has a different story as to why.

I wouldnt mind paying if I could actualy use it!

Im going to have to change from O2 to another company because they dont seem to offer working GPRS on PayG at all, no matter what the cost.

Orange do a good 3g bundle price, and when the new Universal comes out ill enjoy that! (contract though)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Bennage:
Be Carefull!!!

Be Carefull, guys!

I heard something similar and went a little crazy on GPRS, by listening to streaming internet radio one day. I phoned up to check it all, and was informed I wasn't gonna be charged.

I now have a bill for £165 (all GPRS 'Data Services')

...My phone is currently blocked, due to my inability to pay the bill.

Arf arf!!

B
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] joey jojo:
your correct, we do sometimes do free gprs, tho seems its most of the time these days, if u want, ill find out when it ends, but i can confirm that its free, for now.

most of the posts on here ive made are from my xda 2s and i use the gprs way too much.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] robboy:
i you could find out when it ends it would be great.

but its going to be a shock when it does stop. maybe 02 could sort out a better data plan. because 2.35 per mb is far to high.

i think it is important not to take the piss with downloading because if everyone starts o2 will soon change there mined
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] joey jojo:
there are data tarrifs that turn £2.50 per mb to £1 per mb,

just like the text message bolt ons.........

not sure if you get it on certain tarrifs tho, ill find out prices and stuff on monday when i go back to work........... 8)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Barogio:
thanks joey would appreciate that, also is this through the "wap.o2.co.uk" APN?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] robboy:
i haven't been charged using mobile.o2.co.uk
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] tauria:
free gprs is the only thing keeping me with O2, when it finally connects properly. :?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Bennage:
so why have I been charged over £150?

b
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] robboy:
well thats a strange one i assume your on o2 in the uk. what tariff are you on?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] Bennage:
Yeah, I'm in the UK, and on O2 250.

Grr.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] weasel:
The o2 GPRS tariffs are not easy to find online, but if you look in the business section, there are a few options

I pay £14.50 + VAT = £17.04 per month for 36Mb free allowance and thereafter its £0.85/Mb + VAT = £1. Unused allowance rolls over for 3 months

I only use GPRS for tomtom traffic, live train timetables, light web surfing and the odd email - I do not sync with my mailbox, but use a web based email.

My useage is well below 36Mb/month
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] joey jojo:
i would have them look into that, i got one a few years ago, only had a nokia 3650, and it would be imposible to download the amount of data in the time i downloaded it, apparently i had a program that connected to gprs and constantly downloading stuff...... i wasnt happy when gprs cost me 200 quid, so i didnt pay, i called them, queried it, and even they told me it wasnt right!!

give them a call mate.... 8)