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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sjanzeir:
Hello folks,

Here's what I'm trying to achieve. My two Us are Middle East devices with the SI numbers 1261-8745 (white) and 1261-8746 (black.) As some of you may well know, there was (and still isn't) no "official" ICS upgrade for Mideast-sold U's, so I had to flash ICS manually. I tried several versions of ICS, including Generic_World, but all I got was lag, lag and more lag! Sometimes the problem was so severe that the devices were almost unusable, what with having to reboot several times a day. I mean, heck, my old Xperia Rays, with their inferior hardware, perform much better with their "officially" obtained ICS upgrades - so much so that sometimes I find myself picking them up in the morning and leaving my U's at home!

So, I realized I was much better off with the stock GB that originally was on the devices. Now, I don't have the exact original FTF/kernel that came out of the box, but I'm figuring I should be fine with Generic_World or something similar. Problem is, each time I flash GB (2.3.7), it tells me that an update to ICS is available - which it never did when my phone was still on its original GB, not even through PC Companion. So, what I want is exactly this: to reflash GB and NOT to be notified of the ICS upgrade.

Now, I might have got this all wrong, but from what I've gathered so far, I figured that after flashing the GB rom, I can achieve this by editing the build.prop file and changing the SI numbers to the ones I mentioned above - which should prevent GB from notifying me of the ICS upgrade. Am I correct? Or am I missing something? Please let me know.

Best regards,

Shady
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] iamdchosen1:
What you can do is that, root your Xperia with the GB f/w and then download an application that is capable of freezing system apps.. Freeze the 'update centre' app and it will not show any notification regarding the update..

Or download any root explorer and delete the same app!

Sent from my Xperia P running CM 10.1
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sjanzeir:
Thanks, but what if I want to do it the hard way? Is there a way to get the phones back to the exact same stock GB that came on them out of the box (i.e. the one for the Middle East) without knowing what that exact version was? Is there a way to "modify" a Generic_World rom to turn it into that?

I also have two other brand new, unmolested U's that are still in lying in their boxes. Is there a way for me to "port" their stock roms into the older ones?

Shady
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nabil alami:
Hi everyone, I wanted t know more about this loosing the imei incident.....like when/how does it happen and how can it be fixed if you do have the imei number?

Thanks in Advance
[XDA-developer encyclopedia] SubZero5:
Brand name under which Dopod Communications Corp. (Peoples Republic of China) sells the Alpine. It's equipped with a Simplified Chinese version of Windows Mobile 2003.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] treIII:
Can someone post the link to where I would get the firmware and radios that I can flash using fastboot? I found it in the past but I can't find it today. Yes I've used Google. I want to try the newest radio. Some have had good luck and some bad. I want to see how it works out for me. Thanks.

Sent from my HTCONE using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sslbaron:
Check out this helpful thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41395392

Specifically, Q23 if you are s-off ;)
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] 007zidane:
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[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Zephyr!:
Genxt thread already have a link for same

Make.Believe

If you're good at something

Never Do It For Free - JOkER
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AndroidNewsGoogleAndroidForums/~3/hFB1pGyte7c/

See if the link works guys. Apparently the 800 will have native support for the Always Listening feature. There will be no escaping it.

However, I'm sure not all OEMs will end up implementing that feature. What do you think?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] neswii:
Ah, I really want that feature. One of the things I miss from my 4s was going directly to siri from the screen off.

Not a huge deal breaker though.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] numus:
There is something about your phone always listening that may make some people hesitant.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] luigi311:
I don't think the 4s had always listening. I'm pretty sure u have to activate Siri
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
Right. It wasn't (isn't) touch less. You could, however, access Siri directly from the lock screen.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
Unless you really have a lot to hide, you shouldn't be too scared of this, so long as you don't frequently yell your social security number and your credit card pin.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] CNexus:
1 word for all of you paranoid folk: custom kernels.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
That's 2.

:)
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] CNexus:
I meant to write phrase you troll :p
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] numus:
Lol I am not even close to a conspiracy theorist... I just think this would be worse than pocket dialing ... Your microphone can be turned on on any phone st any time unless you pull the battery ... That is known fact
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
What does that even mean? lol

You specifically have to say "OK Google now" to turn on active listening.

When do you say anything even close? "Hello mooing cow!"
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] numus:
They said the same thing about the kinect...Mine still sometimes hears things that I guess sound close to XBOX PAUSE.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] turtleman2008:
am i wrong or doesn't your phone have to be listening in order for it to hear "ok google now"
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
By active listening I mean actually awakening the phone and deciphering your speech into text and acting upon it.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] CNexus:
*..kernel..* *..kernel..* *..kernel..*

Is it just me, or is there a lingering echo in here..?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Rirere:
The same is true of Google Now, though (at least if you're not using a secure lockscreen). The interesting bit for me was really the voice interaction.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] YoungCorruptionV2.0:
LA LA LA LA LA I DON'T HEAR YOU
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] raptoro07:
I was just curious. Who said the Snapdragon 800 would not be much better than the 600?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sauprankul:
People who said only hardcore gamers would see any real world difference.

This is not just a numerical increase. It's a whole new ability that can apply to all types of users - except paranoid ones.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Smac7:
Basically....

If your afraid that the government or whoever will use this to listen to you, this new feature doesn't change anything. Right now (on any phone), they would just as easily be able to flip on the mic and listen. It's just an extra line of code or any extra command.

Steps to listen to convo for Moto X (or phones w/ similar features)

1) install malware or use unknown backdoor

2) listen

Steps to listen to convo for other phone

1) install malware or use unknown backdoor

2) turn mic on

3) listen
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ClAlpha:
This morning the phone was running sluggish and restarted several times, then finally got stuck on the boot logo (after the Google logo). I can Power + Volume Down into the bootloader, but the volume keys DO NOT work to access CWM Recovery. The power button seems to respond, but it only reboots the device and gets stuck again when the OS tries to load.

Finally got home today and install all the drivers into my new Windows 8 machine. Unfortunately, fastboot is not recognizing the device while on the bootloader screen. I even disabled Device Driver Authentication on my PC, but no luck. Why doesn't fastboot recognize the phone, and how could the phone be dead to the point the volume keys don't work in the bootloader? This is beyond frustrating... :(

EDIT: At the top of the bootloader, the device says "ODIN MODE". I am now trying ADB, but still not recognizing the device. Should the device be in a different bootloader state? Quite confused and over my head at the moment!

Verizon GNex running AOKP milestone 2 with CW mod recovery. Thanks in advance...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ClAlpha:
Well if only I'd have held Power+Volume Up+Down before! Got into recovery doing it that way, as embarrassing as this is.

Phone still getting stuck at the boot screen after reflashing the ROM. I'll try next wiping data and starting fresh, or dump AOKP completely.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
Fastboot interface (vol up+vol down+power) is not the same as Odin mode (vol up+power).

ADB won't ever work on those two interfaces, don't even try. It only works on a stock recovery (partially; very limited i.e. sideload), on a custom recovery (full root access), or on Android OS (as long as USB debugging is on).
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrc20137:
Hi,

I read on some forums about Juice-defender being not updated for years together and hence should not be used for HTC One. Can anyone confirm if this is true (I have seen some hard-core members still using JD and recommending, others say its not for any newer phones). If so which battery management app do you suggest to people who havent rooted devices ? Is there a point in using Snapdragon battery guru, which is specific for Quad cores ?

Or do people get good battery life just using the power save mode on HTC one ?

I am on HTC One, Unrooted, ATT variant.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flyin18T:
Battery Doctor.

Designed by an XDA developer. Great app.

Sent from my HTC One
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iElvis:
I've tested my One with and without JD running and I seem to do better with it on. I use it only to manage data, though, not apps. For app management, I use Greenify, which I highly recommend.

Snapdragon BG did not do anything for me.

In general, you want to avoid any battery saving app that incorporates a task killer, since these typically cause worse battery life by repeatedly killing apps that then restart.

As always with battery issues, of course, YMMV.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrc20137:
Hi Flyin18 Thanks for the reply. I am trying battery doctor on my rooted Touchpad tablet (ya I still have one of those!). Will give JuiceDefender another week and then move on if needed.

IElvis, thanks too. will keep that in mind. Just one thing, you said you "manage data, though, not app" using JD. By managing data you mean JD turns the mobile data ON/OFF based on your usage etc ? And can you explicitly set Juicedefender to not play with your app settings ? I only have the free version, if this is some pro feature on JD I might have to try it out. Again I keep data off for majority of time as I am on WiFi at work/ home. So I dont really know if JD can help me in that. I am keeping screen shots of GSam to see how the battery fares with and without JD. As you mention MyMMV :)

Oh Btw Greenify, needs rooted phone right ? I am still all stock and everything.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RadiatorRXD:
I think using battery apps is a personal thing. I haven't used a battery app since ICS and all seems to work out just fine.

Google has done a good job in multitasking and battery performance, however the battery performance is also kernel dependant.

So I would say try out some apps and see if you like what they do, or don't try apps and see how android and sense work it out together.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jguns112:
My nexus 7 just came in the mail and I'm running into error 497 on the play store while trying to update chrome, Google keyboard, and talk back. A few seconds after choosing update it'll give me this error but I've been able to download everything else with no trouble. I already tried a factory reset with no luck.. So I'm hoping someone can help me find a solution.

Is it possible that this could have anything to do with my Google account or maybe WiFi?

Edit: From searching around on the web I have found a solution that works for me. Download tunnelbear vpn from the market, make a free account, and then turn it on and connect to the US. You should now be able to download any of the apps that were giving this error. Alternatively, you can tether your phones mobile connection if data limits aren't a concern. Every other solution I have found has not worked for me including factory reset, clearing Play store data, etc, etc, but these two have. Hopefully this helps anyone else running into these issues out.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Matrix_19:
Edit : oh you did a factory reset...

Hmm dunno
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jguns112:
Alright, so I've tried everything from clearing play store data, Google services data, wiping cache/dalvik and so on to no avail.

However, I was able to update and download apps that were giving me the error by using my phone as a wireless hotspot.. So maybe it's a problem with my internet provider. Anybody else with Comcast having this issue?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Melarsa:
I just now experienced this same issue, and I also have Comcast. My Galaxy Nexus was able to update some apps without issue on 4G, and when I went to update my apps on the Nexus 7 it updated all but Facebook Messenger and Google Japanese keyboard support. Got error 497, cleared my cache/data/force stopped Google Play, tried again, same thing. Cleared out some other things that may have made it even worse (Google Play Services, which appears to have completely messed up my list of Installed/All apps in the Play store, oops) but still no go. Tethered the Nexus 7 to my Galaxy Nexus via Mobile hotspot, and it was able to update, but on wifi it fails. This just started happening today, and I've had my Nexus 7 for about two weeks. Not sure what's going on, and your post was one of the first things that came up when I googled it. I see a factory reset didn't help you. I really don't want to have to resort to that, but it appears it wouldn't have helped me anyway. I'm stumped.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] thenrik:
Hi:

I have Comcast and am not having this issue. Keep us posted on your progress.

Best,

Tom
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] sublimeike:
I have tried the standard google search results fix: force quit and wipe cache/ data for Google Play Store and Google Services Framework, reboot

I have tried installing the Google Play Store to the latest update using the apk.

I've tried pushing the update to the device using the online Google Play Store.

I've tried wiping the system caches.

I've reset and formatted it back to factory settings.

I've tried using different google accounts.

I tried using my wifi (custom setup of dd-wrt) as well as resetting dd-wrt back to the default settings. (Charter)

I tried tethering with my cellphone. (Sprint)

I tried a complete fastboot erase and re-flash of system, bootloader, recovery, etc.

Nothing seems to work. Next step is taking it back and trying a new one, unless someone else can think of something that I missed.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Philaphlous:
My Facebook messenger fails to update, says package file is invalid, not sure if that's my end or theirs, I'd just wait and see if the update eventually pushes through. Maybe just let it be And see if Google knows of the issue and eventually it'll update...
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] huskers15:
Try and reset your routers and reboot your nexus 7.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] sublimeike:
Thanks??
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jguns112:
None of this things worked for me either except for tethering with my phone. So this leads me to believe it's a problem on Google's end and not the tablet. I would wait a little while for a fix before returning it..
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] adamhlj:
How old are your comcast modem and wifi router? I had an issue where my internets stopped working because the modem was supposedly too old. I got a new modem from amazon (much better one) and now all is well. And i decided to go ahead and update my router. Its ac capable, so if anyone with a moto x or macbook pro air comes over, I will be ready for them :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jguns112:
I'm not entirely sure but I think both are fairly new so I don't think that should be the issue. It just seems weird to me that some apps will download while others won't.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jguns112:
I think I have found a work around. Going to the play store on the web and pushing the app to your tablet seems to work for apps that are giving me this error. However I'm not sure if the web version will push updates or not so that could still be an issue.

Edit: try updating to the newest play store 4.3.10 that is floating around on the web. The issue seems to be resolved now, crossing my fingers.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] sublimeike:
Neither worked for me.

*pushing from the online store added to my list because I forgot that I'd tried that already.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jguns112:
Hmm well that is no good then. Are you still getting error 497 or is it something else?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] sublimeike:
Honestly, it was becoming really inconsistent.

After updating the Play Store using the apk, I was, again inconsistently, able to get some apps to download and install that were not previously doing so, but only after I cleared Play Store and Frameworks caches and reboot and even then only one would work before I had to clear caches all over again.

Updating the apk also changed the error I was getting for Google services (maps, music, chrome) to "Package file is invalid."
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jguns112:
Well that is definitely not good then. I've had no issues since updating the play store but it's too early to say for sure. If I were you I would call Google support to see if they have any useful advice.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Boiler_81:
I was having this issue on My Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 last night on Comcast. This morning the apps updated without issue.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] The Holocron:
Error 492; 497; and "bad package" are all errors that I had been getting with my first device and then with my replacement.

Finally did enough searching to learn it was likely a Comcast DNS issue.

I tried everything from my office internet and it worked fine. I suspect it's why my earlier device started to go wonky because updates didn't update properly or something got corrupted.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] AacidusX:
Had this issue updating I forget what at work, it would stop at 1.38MB. Which is weird cause didn't have issues with other apps that same moment. Did a google search and tried a different wireless connection... Was able to update.

Two days after, updates apps at work, no problem. Maybe just a hiccup.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] funkyboy1281:
I've got comcast and haven't had any issues with installing or updating except for the chrome beta update today. And this is also happening on my GN2 as well but it seems others are having this issue when looking through the reviews.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Hunnyhunny:
I am also receiving the same error when trying to download apps and also have Comcast. On a side note, I was able to download a comcast app with no problems.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Melarsa:
Just to update, I'm still having this issue on all three of my Nexus devices since last night.

I have a 2012 Nexus 7, a 2013 Nexus 7, and a Galaxy Nexus. I'm using a Comcast modem. All three will give me 497 errors or package file invalid errors when downloading or updating certain apps. Other apps update fine. If I use cell data on the phone or as a mobile hotspot for the tablets the apps will download/update just fine, but as soon as I switch back to wifi I start getting errors again.

If it helps anyone:

My Nexus 7s are running 4.3, but my Galaxy Nexus is running a custom 4.2 ROM.

All devices are unlocked and rooted.

The 2013 Nexus 7 is running Play Store v4.3.10, but the 2013 Nexus 7 is running v4.2.3. I don't have the Galaxy Nexus with me right now to check the version.

I have cleared Play Store cache & data and tried to restore previous Titanium backups, but still receive the error when using wifi.

I have cycled my router.

I have not yet tried to change the DNS settings on the router, but other people have said it hasn't solved the issue.

I have not yet restored or wiped my devices, but other people have said they tried that and they're still getting the errors.

So far the only way I can reliably download or update apps is by using cell data.

As far as I can tell, the issue is not device specific, Android version specific, OR Play Store version specific. I've also seen people with different service providers having the same issue so it's not Comcast specific, either. Most people have said that the issue just popped up within the past day or so, so it seems to be a new problem.

Anyone who knows more about this kind of thing able to narrow down where the issue is coming from? This is getting really frustrating. I hope it's resolved sooner rather than later.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] singlepile:
I am here for the same problem
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jguns112:
So last night the issue popped up on my Galaxy S3 over my WiFi network, so this must just be a problem on Google's side. However, I have found that if you just keep trying to redownload an app it'll eventually go through. Hopefully that helps.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Deathman20:
I had an issue last night with mine dealing with Netflix. Everything else would update except that. I tried alot of things to get it to work without luck. This morning I came into work and it updated no issue on the wifi here. Both are Charter connections. Note my phone or other tablet had no issues at home.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] lokoz89:
FIX ( possibly)

Looks like this has come up on multiple devices/forum section. So far one possible solution and cause of issue is Comcast's DNS servers. If you change your DNS to say 8.8.8.8 it'll start working again. It's on the Nexus 4 section
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jguns112:
Already tried this and it does not work for me. :\

Seems like the playstore is having some major issues with wifi connections at the moment according to this article http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/08/play-store-update-to-4-3-10-causing-package-file-is-invalid-error-for-many-during-app-updates/.. Hopefully it'll be sorted out soon.

Edit: From searching around on the web I have found a solution that works for me. Download tunnelbear vpn from the market, make a free account, and then turn it on and connect to the US. You should now be able to download any of the apps that were giving this error. Alternatively, you can tether your phones mobile connection if data limits aren't a concern. Every other solution I have found has not worked for me but these two have. Hopefully this helps anyone else running into these issues out.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Raymond P:
I deleted my gmail account and reinstalled and it took care of problem
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] _MetalHead_:
It's a problem on google's end. I was having this problem on my GS4 Active both on wifi and cellular, and now it's happening with my Nexus 7. That pretty much rules out any possibility except for it being google's problem. I'm sure they'll fix it soon.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] khaytsus:
I desoldered my storage chips and rotated them like my car tires to fix the problem.

Seriously folks, annoying, yes. Nuke it from orbit? No.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] FrauPerchta:
First boot after setup I got a 497 when N7 was updating already installed apps. All apps updated except the keyboard. I tried 10 times to update it(it would download but not install) then gave up and moved on. The next day upon boot the keyboard app automatically updated. No problems since..../knock on wood.
[Windows Phone 8 Apps and Games] lockedup:
If anyone wants to add a new language to their app, I can translate that app to Slovenian. Just PM me.
[HTC Incredible S] Inferno7202:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2395399

We finally have sense 5 with jellybean on a single core htc device!!
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
wow thank you for broadcasting it out even though we can all see it in the development section.... :rolleyes: