yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saud_1:
Hello all XDA people

I have galaxy s3 and for some days i am having a strange problem for which i didn't found any solution...

some days back i have installed an application from google play and after that,

whenever i turn on my WiFi on the phone, a specific apk starts downloading and this happens at all times whenever i turn on my WiFi.

Will you guyz plz help me to disable this stuff.??
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sriram231092:
what was the application that you installed some days back? also, when the download starts, click and hold on the process in the notification bar, open app info, force stop.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saud_1:
Will the force stop work to disable it forever?? i dont remember what was the app...

and is there any way to completely remove that process?? so it will not download any app automatically forever?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Try following the instructions you've been given.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sriram231092:
that is not permanent. you need to force stop it every time you reboot the phone. try uninstalling the apps one by one and reboot phone after every un-installation. possibly cheap rated apps with ad support may cause this.

:good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saud_1:
Alright. Thanks all for helping me.... im glad that this community is very helpful for all the android users....

Thnx Alot
[Google Chromecast] aznflawless:
The only way for me to turn off my Chromecast, is to pull out the usb cable that came with the chromecast. My TV doesn't have it's own usb port so I use the adapter that came with the Chromecast. It feels like I;m going to break my Chromecast if I keep pulling out the usb cable. I know theres a button on the Chromecast next to the micro usb port, but it's for resetting the chromecast?

So is there a way to turn off the Chromecast? Or I have to unplug it?
[Google Chromecast] cmstlist:
I don't see why you'd be concerned that it could break the Chromecast to unplug the micro USB power. However if it makes you feel better, you could unplug the other end (from the AC socket) instead.

You can also reboot Chromecast using the Android app. Once it finds your Chromecast you tap it, and then in the next screen press the menu dots to get the reboot option.
[Google Chromecast] rkirmeier:
Who really cares? Leave it plugged in! It's going to sip the juice when when not streaming and may even go into some type of standby when there is no HDMI detected.
[Google Chromecast] mayhem85:
I am also concerned about that mainly because my chromecast heats up if its connected all the time to the ac adapter.
[Google Chromecast] aznflawless:
yeah that's why. It's like burning hot. Worries me. Also there was a guy that messed up his Chromecast by unplugging it.
[Google Chromecast] Postal Psycho:
I noticed my chromecast got hot after only 10 minutes of usage. Got to remember unplugging it after each use. I guess this is another one of those things where google wants you to be online 24/7 so they can data mine you, your battery life/electricity usage be damned.
[Google Chromecast] Bob Smith42:
Maybe get one of these for $16USD:

Measy U2C-D All-in-1 USB + HDMI + SD / MMC Card Slot Holder Dock Stand for Google TV Player - White

It is a docking station for HDMI sticks, and it has a power switch which works for Chromecast. Doubtful if any of the other features work with Chromecast, e.g. USB hub, SD Card, etc..

But you can swap in an Android Stick computer and use all the other features.
[Google Chromecast] yahoowizard:
It turns off for me when the TV is turned off, but I have it plugged into my TV via USB for power.
[Google Chromecast] scarygood536:
Honestly I leave mine plugged in and on 24\7. Can't say I'm worried about the heat it produces, it's a constant heat. It'll be interesting to see if someone could build roms for this device to include sleeping and waking functions. It would also be cool if the home screen could have informative widgets that have weather, simple news and other notifications
[Google Chromecast] HowardZ:
If rooted, I'd imagine that you can telnet into the chromecast and then gracefully shutdown the Linux operating system before powering it off.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] angrerakesh:
I have installed jellyblast on galaxy y nnow i want to update my kernel

So which kernel gives best performance.

please suggest steps and different version or names.

Thank you.you can also give link.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] TheFixItMan:
Broken rules on two counts

1 - talking about a banned rom

2- best rom/kernel thread
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] aniket.lamba:
Best kernel for me : Hells fusion #50

Link : Google it or find it in development section with flashing instructions.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] angrerakesh:
:good:

:good:rhanks bro
[HTC One V] rostamiani:
Hi

My HTC One V has 512MB RAM but only 377.7 MB is accessible.

I noticed that the SWAP is 134.2 MB 1!!!

377.7 + 134.2 = 511.9 !!!!!!!!!

Is the SWAP the missing RAM ?

The swap is empty !!! Can I add this swap to ram ? I have low ram problem

Thanks
[HTC One V] parkourz:
If swap is "empty" it means, that it's not needed... but you can do this:

Find via any of root file manager where's that swap file is. Then: Terminal Emulator->type "su"->use command: "swapon directoryofswapfile"
[HTC One V] rostamiani:
I Googled and now I think that it's not swap file, it's ramzswap or zram.

Because the size of this swap is exactly equal with the missing memory!

Is this true? Is removing zram recommend?
[HTC One V] mehdi77me:
if u use custom rom u can swap youre phone.

i use slimbean rom and i swap it 4 gb → swaper 2
[HTC One V] MameTozhio:
Some RAM is reserved for system.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dorraba:
Hi,

ordered the G910 gamepad along with my mk908ii tv box. I have installed "dead trigger" game and tried to play with it via the new gamepad.

The gamepad only respond to the arrows but not the "x","y","w","z" buttons and also not responding to the upper buttons.

I can tell you that when I'm using it in the mode of "Gamepad" by pressing home+X, the arrows are working fine but the rest of the buttons doesn't respond.

when I press the home+Y button, all the buttons work except of the arrow buttons.

Just to be clarify, I don't think it is a hardware issue because all of the buttons respond each in different modes. When I'm not in Games (like dead trigger) and just on the desktop of the Android TV (mk908ii), all the buttons work fine in Gamepad mode, I can navigate through apps with the arrows and activate them, even close them. But, when I enter games (like Dead trigger) which supposed to work smoothly with gamepads, I have the problem I mentioned above.

I tried to configure the gamepad in the Deadtrigger configuration, also I tried with external gamepad configuration tools, but nothing worked, I am very dissapointed, especially when I read all the reviews on this gamepad and everyone says it worked for them in "Dead Trigger" just right out of the box with no configuration.

I would really appreciate help, or some guiding.

Thanks,

Dor.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RmatriX1218:
Find app suitable for you among following...

1. Tincore keymapper

2. Droidmote

3. RK Remote control

and many are there which are useful for these android sticks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dorraba:
How does droidmote work with the gamepad?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] optimusgee:
can any kind souls teach me how to regain root access?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] optimusgee:
BUMP

BUMP :confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shevich:
Did you find supersu 1.65 and flash it in recovery?

Here is the link if you dont have it http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip

BUT before flashing binaries install supersu from the play store
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] optimusgee:
Opps. I didn't . without root I can't get into custom recovery now. How can I regain root access from here ?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shevich:
of course you can, just go into bootloader, turn off the device, hold volume down and power, from there navigate to your custon recovery, or if your rom has the advance power menu navigate from there to your recovery

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[Acer Iconia A500] Oberkellner:
Hello.

Since I dont have 10 posts, I am forced to post here. I hope this is ok. :D

I already asked in a german forum, but I didnt get an answer there.

I have an Acer A501 Tablet.

Bootloader is HC 3.01.

Recovery is Touch Recovery 1.8.1 by Thor

ROM is 4.2.2 by TegraOwners

Since I want to try out the new 4.3 ROMs my bootloader must be upgraded to ICS Bootloader.

I am using Linux. And I want to use nvflash to replace the HC 3.01 bootloader with ICS v9.

I download the "Patched ICS bootloader V9" bootloader which contains 3 files:

bootloader_apx.bin

bootloader_v9.bin

bootloader_v9.blob

After studying the tutorials

for flashing:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622425

and linux:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26372919&postcount=460

I still have a question. So forgive me to post here. :o

I have written an sh script which should do the flashing.

#!/bin/sh
./nvflash --bl bootloader_apx.bin --sbk 0x12345678 0x12345678 0x12345678 0x12345678
./nvflash -r --format_partition 4
./nvflash -r --download 4 bootloader_v9.bin

bootloader_apx.bin should load the bootloader.

bootloader_v9.bin is the bootloader itself.

bootloader_v9.blob I dont know what this file is good for.

So my question. Is this script right? I only want to replace the bootloader. Recovery and ROM is already installed.

I really need to know this exactly, since I dont want to brick my tablet. :cowboy:
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Judging by the post u linked the script looks like this:

#!/bin/sh
./nvflash --bct bct.bct --setbct --bl bootloader.bin --configfile flash.cfg --odmdata 0x300d8011 --sbk 0xXXXXX 0xXXXXX 0xXXXXX 0xXXXXXX --sync
./nvflash -r --format_partition 4
./nvflash -r --download 4 ics_boot_unlk_V3.bin
./nvflash -r --format_partition 6
./nvflash -r --download 6 recovery_thor17_403.img
./nvflash -r --go

Yr script is missing:

--sync command after the sbk and

./nvflash -r--go command after the v9.bin seeing as you aren't flashing a recovery.img. ...

I am linux illiterate! ! So cannot help you much, if at all but I think you'd be best to follow the post you linked to....hopefully someone else, (like [MENTION=3887557]Moscow Desire[/MENTION], lol) can help you out a bit more!

Good luck

dibb
[Acer Iconia A500] Oberkellner:
Thread can be closed.

I figured it out myself.

I have written a German tutorial. If there is interest I will translate it to English.

:fingers-crossed:
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Sorry am late to the party, but happy you figured it out. Am on vacation this month.

If you want to write a guide for linux, then you can create a new thread in general forum.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
[MENTION=5319997]Oberkellner[/MENTION] - a guide would be great, as Moscow suggested start a new thread for it and I will add a link to it in the root guide, thanks:)

[MENTION=3887557]Moscow Desire[/MENTION] - good to see you M, have a gr8 vacation:)
[Acer Iconia A500] Oberkellner:
I have written to tutorial and saved it, but I cant post it.

Error:

After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!

My tutorial needs outside links which contain the files.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Correct me if I'm wrong but u should be able to upload the files via attachments here on xda, unless the 10 post rule applies to attachments as well...
[Acer Iconia A500] mylacuna:
I am pretty desperate for a linux nvflash tutorial, as I'm getting write errors in Windows and there's some evidence linux may be the answer. If there's any way for you to PM me the tutorial with links, etc. I'd be hugely appreciative. Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Wot sort of write errors? If you've run babsector pls post output.

As far as linux is concerned u just need to pop yr tab in apx mode and run the command, see the 3rd post in the root guide in my sig
[Acer Iconia A500] mylacuna:
The errors always involve an inability to write to or partition the BCT partition. I've seen a few others users stuck in that dead end and a handful of them found success with this operation in linux.

(I'm such a newb I don't know how to properly post the output (in the gray box), but here it is)

Nvflash started

rcm version 0X20001

System Information:

chip name: t20

chip id: 0x20 major: 1 minor: 3

chip sku: 0x8

chip uid: 0x0388924541a01297

macrovision: disabled

hdcp: enabled

sbk burned: true

dk burned: true

boot device: emmc

operating mode: 4

device config strap: 0

device config fuse: 0

sdram config strap: 0

sending file: flash.bct

- 4080/4080 bytes sent

flash.bct sent successfully

odm data: 0xb00d8011

downloading bootloader -- load address: 0x108000 entry point: 0x108000

sending file: bootloader.bin

| 714409/714409 bytes sent

bootloader.bin sent successfully

waiting for bootloader to initialize

bootloader downloaded successfully

setting device: 2 3

creating partition: BCT

failed executing command 16 NvError 0x120002

command failure: create failed (bad data)

bootloader status: failed to create the partition (code: 10) message: nverror:0x

5 (0x1000005) flags: 0

Press any key to continue . . .

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@Oberkellner, I'm very sorry to threadjack. Just haven't received much help in my own thread and I know dibb_nz is very knowledgeable about this particular issue.

[MENTION=2985507]dibb_nz[/MENTION], running nvflash from command line, using the code in the post you mentioned returns this
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
The code you ran, can be run with linux.

can you try it again please but replace the following:

odmdata 0x300d8011

with this:

odmdata 0xb00d8011

at the very end of the code replace --sync with --go

I've never tried doing it this way so you can play guinea pig, lol...don't worry it won't break anything thats not already broken:)

If that doesn't do it, then you will need to run the babsector.rar file, this will reset your partitions, if you get the bct error head over to this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47871344#post47871344from post#27. these guys are having issues too, u may be able to help each other:)

Pls post the outcome of the change in code here though, cheers dibb
[Acer Iconia A500] mylacuna:
Thank you kindly for your continued attempt to help. Your new code returned this:

FWIW, I was able to muddle my way through an attempt to use NvFlash in Linux (Ubuntu). Took a while to get everything set up correctly, but once I did, even trying to get the partition table failed :crying:

I think I'm screwed :eek:
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Lol no u not m8...babsector.rar file will repartition download in post 2 in the root guide....:)
[Acer Iconia A500] mylacuna:
While I greatly appreciate the ray of hope you're giving me, I've run BabSector dozens of times and it always fails at creating the BCT partition (or anything after that).

Edit: here's the result of the A.bat file:
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Well thankx for posting that...bct errors are difficult to fix, not impossible, just difficult. .

Blackthund3rs apxflash tool is the only tool I know of that can fix and sometimes even that tool can have probs too...

I dont know why this happens, but it does seem strange alot of peeps lately have struck this error.

As I stated in the other thread...nvflash requires the bct from your own tab...apxflash tool uses a default bct which in most cases works...but if it does not then you must dump yr tabs bct and use that. The tool provides an option to do this...as long as u are on Ics, rooted, have busybox installed and usb debugging enabled!!!

So, can u still boot?

Which rom were u running?

Can u boot to recovery?
[Acer Iconia A500] mylacuna:
Can't boot, to Android or Recovery, was running a custom HC 3.1 ROM called Minimalist because anything after 3.1 broke the app needed to stream from Hava Monsoon (slingbox-like device). Was rooted, had CWM installed, and I do have a backup with a mmcblk0_start.img, which supposedly can be used to decrypt and recreate a .bct file but I'm not sure how that can help seeing as how my partition table is fubar'd and I can't write to partition 2. Needless to say, I wasn't on ICS, don't have busybox installed (not even sure what it is) but I do (or at least did) have USB debugging enabled.

Was the first part of your last reply directed at me? The part about stuff missing from the script?

At this point, I'm back to working in Windows. Tried linux and it didn't help or change the errors.

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Hmmm... just contacted ACER for an out-of-warranty repair and they created an RMA and sent me a pre-paid FedEx label. I have my fingers crossed that they are getting a lot of bad memory/motherboard repairs and are willing to do it for free, as suggested in this post:

http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1249#p39164
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
sorry no it wasn't posting from my ph so not sure wot happened there lol

ahhhh ok you're on the HC bootloader, different kettle of fish!!!

Its a shame the OP never posted his tutorial or told us how he got round the problem...ggrrrr

You have 2 choices from here:

1) run an update.zip from your ext sd card, altho with all the mucking about we've done I'm not sure how that will go...theres a link for a HC3.1 here. Put it on yr ext sd. Then power/vol down and it should boot into stock recovery and flash.

If all is well, you should be able to OTA all the way to ICS

2) The other way is to use timmydeans v4 - its nvflash EUU which will upgrade you to HC 3.2.1 pre-rooted and cwm installed. You say that anything above 3.1 breaks an app you want, but gosh, 3.1 is Gingerbread, its ancient:) Surely there must be another way to stream???

Anyway the main thing is to get you up and running, see how you go with these 2 methods.

If the upate.zip works and you intend staying on 3.1, you will need root again, see the root guide for the iconiaroot file, then Acer Recovery Installer file to flash a custom recovery.

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@mylacuna OMG True....Good on Acer, I can see them getting a few more requests too...pls let us know how you get on with it
[Acer Iconia A500] mylacuna:
Thanks again. Think I'm going to go with the RMA.

FWIW, neither update.zip on ext. sd card, nor timmy dean's method would work, unfortunately. Stock recovery never boots (not sure if it's because something's cooked, or because I had CWM installed) and Timmy Dean's never shows a connection using the test.cmd script. I think that's because it's requires an ICS bootloader or something.

In any case, have a nice one, mate. You went above and beyond :good:
[Acer Iconia A500] mylacuna:
FWIW, as outlined in the previous posts, my Iconia was fully bricked... absolutely none of the tools available were able to re-format a corrupted BCT partition, whether due to hardware/memory error or what, I can't say, but I initiated a repair ticket and Acer repaired my out-of-warranty A500 for free, including shipping both ways.

So that might be an option for anyone who's having no luck with these other methods.
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
Kewlies good on Acer:)
[Android Apps and Games] ittus:
An simple and handy music application that makes a real drum.

Play live with your friends and enjoy your rhythm!

Download:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pluginre:
Hello everyone,

About thw past week or so I have been having this problem. I flash a new rom and for a day or two phone works fine, but then sms freezes and crashes. I open contacts app and it says that its updating contacts list but never does.

I end up re-flashing the rom for the problem to go away, but sure enough it happens again. I've had this problem with 2 different roms. I have also odin back to stock and rooted again, but same has problem occurred. Has anyone else had this problem ans found a solution?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Exel:
Could be a syncing problem? Where are you contacts getting "updated" from?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pluginre:
I sync from Google contact
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] aldenb:
I had the same problem. So, when I updated my ROM, I didn't reload my contacts. I just let Google resync them, and the problem was gone. Hope this helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] realsis:
I had a similar issue and my phones dialer actually froze I couldn't make calls or anything. Also was getting the message android process acure had stopped. I know that message is realated to syncing and contacts I belive but my only soulation was to wipe everything and reflash my rom. It has worked so far. Just hope it won't freeze up again.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] clausilia:
hi,

at this link, you find the difference of the two bluetooth: http://www.peterfoot.net/CategoryView.aspx?category=Bluetooth#a2c2e6a6b-d11a-4cbe-bfef-d275575cefeb

I hope this can help you
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] pzenou:
thanks

ok my bluetooth stack is widcomm/broadcom
[Micromax A116] androidpratik:
It's a free app ( beta ) in the play store. ( so. Ho launcher) .... But it's not available is India so I thought to take the permission from the dev :D This is the closest we can replicate blinkfeed functions.... :P

Link - http://www.4shared.com/android/LeUzPiOq/cominqmobilesoho10021.html

(all credits to the developer)
[Micromax A116] sumit.gore21488:
screenshots please
[Micromax A116] CatZephyr:
Thanx for sharing..

Pro

Luncher is close to stock look with fb, twitter and Instagram feeds update..

Con

RAM consumption was high about 110Mb+

Some screen shots

Best Cloud Storage site ever- http://j.mp/15olREa
[Micromax A116] sumit.gore21488:
looks good cool
[Micromax A116] Tabish Quadri:
What this app do?
[Micromax A116] androidpratik:
This app replicates blinkfeed from the HTC flagship.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] cj1221:
Hello XDA, I've been looking for 1 week on how to install a custom rom on my rooted galaxy s4 on mf3 at&t but first i need to install cwm so can any of you all direct me to a video or give me steps on how to install cwm for i can install custom roms? thanks.:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] rebel1699:
If you have been looking for a week, than you should already know that you cannot flash a custom recovery on mf3. It will brick your device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] mg2195:
Currently not possible at the moment
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Finisher1214:
Btw it does not brick your device. It just puts it in a loop which is easily fixed by holding power button and volume down and instead of pressing up press reboot. Wala no longer bricked
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] graydiggy:
That may work. There have been cases of hard bricks. Please be 100% sure of your information before posting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jimmydee62:
Hard Brick

I tried to install CWM and the method mentioned did not fix it. Best Buy couldn't fix it either but they sent me to Samsung repair center and they flashed with Odin so mine is back to stock MF3 now.