yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Acer Iconia A500] :
the JTiind

Can I get in on this conversation? For three days, I've been trying to revive my brother's A500. It seems like every option I come across requires the sbk, or the cpuid. I don't have the cpuid and can't figure out how to retrieve it since the tablet appears to be stuck in apx mode. The power button is illuminated and nothing comes on the screen. Windows device manager displays Acer USB Boot-recovery driver.

I've tried using AfterOTA v1.09 to flash recovery and bootloader files, but not sure if I've chosen the correct files to flash. I found a zip file here on the forums that contained ics_boot_unlk_v6_500.bin and recovery_thor17_403.img that I've attempted to use. AfterOTA just hangs on [2/3] flashing recovery...

Not knowing this all important UID, where do I go from here? Can I hear more about this Ubuntu method? Will that help in this case?

Thank you!
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
Yep.... UID is all important. Uses what we call "NVFlash" to install bootloader and recoveries when all else fails. You UID is specific to each tab. No 2 are alike (as far as we know). With it, we can convert it to an SBK (Secure Bootloader Key). The stuff acer don't really wanna give us. This allows the use of NVFlash via APX mode (which you have already discovered.

Here is a link to getting your UID via various methods. The ones you want to pay attention to, are the links using Ubuntu (halfway thru the guide) Note that you may have to look at links within links to get all the methods people have tried, as some change a bit of the scripts here and there, but you should be able to figure it out.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25429111#post25429111

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1751978

also of use, is a tool called "babsector". This tries to repair/workaround physical sectors on some tabs. But you shouldn't need that yet. So read that guide and check the links in it for using Ubuntu.Never had to use it myself, so not a lot of further advice on the technical aspect.

MD
[Acer Iconia A500] rainbow4:
OH MY GOSH - IT WORKED! YOU ARE THE HERO OF ALL MANKIND!!

It took me a bit of minor tweeking - in that I had to rename the file BEFORE copying it to the SD Card - because I was getting some copying errors.

The version that took was #3 - what I mean by that is.... it was the third one in the Windows Explorer naming sequence. I don't know what the name of it is now, because I obviously updated the name to be "update.zip"

So..... it "took" and started giving me a working Android Robot - whereas the others had given me a Dead Android with the Information icon.

I waited through the process - it loaded the operating system and prompted me to select language, country, wifi, log in with google, AND I WAS UP AND RUNNING!

I am going to post these results as a specific FIX and encourage everyone to try it who has a bricked tablet!

:victory::victory::victory::laugh::laugh::victory::victory:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _dannyboy:
With all the speculation of Android 4.4 Kit Kat releasing on October 14th, how long do you all think it'll take for someone to make a 4.4 ROM? I'm on 4.3 right now (CM 10.2 Linaro) and I love it...especially with this awesome kernel Neighborhoodhacker gave us. I'm just curious I guess.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sharkboy0901:
Should be pretty fast we have a good couple of awesome devs now.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _dannyboy:
Can't wait...I have faith in our devs.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] droidmk:
lol, I have barely been successful with 4.3, and now 4.4 coming out? Back to the drawing board.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _dannyboy:
Lol 4.4 is supposedly gonna have some new UI stuff too so that should be fun to play around with. Like I said though, I have faith in you guys..I love 4.3 on The Linaro build CM 10.2 and Beanstalk you guys are doing great.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] cpberndt:
i'm excited

i got my optimus g 2 weeks ago and im currently running off of cm10.2 i was doing some research and as it turns out they pulled a bunch of apps from the nexus 5 system image and now they are availible for download i tried the 4.4 launcher, updated camera, google now, play services, keyboard, and hangouts with sms integration and i cant wait to try out the actual rom.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] lurtis:
Same but on my OG. New launcher/Google now is sooooooo good.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] HdMsTrTeCh:
CM just stated they are starting on KitKat but will continue to update/refine 10.2. I'm sure like stated before there's a bit of a jump so if we see 4.4 by Christmas that would be a tasty gift lol.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] _dannyboy:
I'll probably have my nexus 5 by Christmas :D :cool:
[Sprint LG Optimus G] HdMsTrTeCh:
I'd like to say the same, but I will have to wait. I think this phone will handle 4.4 just as well. I also would like to see if it makes it back to my OG Evo. I've heard KitKat can run on older devices due to low memory usage.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] iamterence:
Shel's already working on 4.4, from what I've seen. There was a zip posted in the irc, but the flash failed :( We're definitely getting it though, and I'm absolutely excited to see how it will run. I hope the battery doesn't drain too quickly.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BonezMontana:
This would be sweet. Just sucks that the camera doesnt work properly 4.0+ roms
[Sprint LG Optimus G] iamterence:
Camera works properly on 4.3.x, just not 4.2.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] BonezMontana:
I was referring to the OG Evo
[Sprint LG Optimus G] cpberndt:
I have am willing to test

I have been messing around with the android 4.4 roms for the at&t version although they are glitchy and obviously are not compatible with our cdma and lte devices i am very excited and willing to test any 4.4 roms you guys through at me I am new to posting like this thats why i cant post to the developers forum yet however if i post 8 more times i might be able to help them out a little.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Swav3y:
Hopefully soon , we have good Devs!
[Sprint LG Optimus G] cpberndt:
Just a little update I have been using the latest official cm11 nightlies for a couple weeks and I have found no bugs with them as long as you use pa gapps they don't break the 13mp camera like regular gapps do

---------- Post added at 06:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:18 PM ----------

Still can't post to development thread do to lack of posts in this tread I'm gonna post this to help me along
[Sprint LG Optimus G] acbowgus:
been using CM11 m2 and m3 snapshots with no problems

Interesting that I still don't see a listing on Cyanogenmod for the ls970 when AT&T has theirs listed. I can't believe they sold that many more lgog's than sprint.

I have two phones that I updated to Cyanogenmod CM11 snapshots that are working great so far.

Don't see any real problems with any of the apps or features, but I am not a beta tester. I am using these as my everyday phones and they work as expected.

Held my breath when I rooted/unlocked and installed the new rom's since they were mine and my wife's phones. I did this because I was so pissed LG dropped support for the phone upgrades. Such a good phone to be left at 4.1.2.

Anyone that has an LGOG's on sprint should not have a problem as long as they follow the instructions on rooting and unlocking. Can't say anything about insurance and warranty, though. I found it easier to buy a used phone when one of my other phones lost its screen. Insurance is a racket and is cheaper to just get a used on ebay.

Gave a new lease on life to my phone.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] spiral6:
We've all heard rumors that LG is testing the KitKat update on the G and G2, and rumors that AT&T might be getting it on their models... but those are just rumors unfortunately. Nothing's happened so far.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Angelofsilence:
Hey, I'm running PAC 4.3.

In my stock messaging app, any blank space between messages is black.

Thanks!

I can't post my png screen shot nor can I link to the imgur link.

Sorry.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] Scott M:
I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out exactly what I should be doing in order to get my router to use my phones tethering ability. According to the ASUS FAQ it should be as simple as plugging the phone in and enabling USB tethering but nothing happens.

Does anyone else have a similar combination? Any tips or tricks to get it working?

Phone is i9305

Network is T-Mobile UK (Re-branded EE)

Router is ASUS RT-N66U on the latest firmware

The aforementioned guide is here.

There are also a bundle of other options regarding setting up USB modems etc, but as far as I can tell this is for when using 3g/4g dongles. See the guide here.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. My internet doesn't go down very often but I would rather figure out how to get it working now than mess around when it actually does go down.

Oh, wireless tether and USB tether work perfectly when used directly with a PC/Laptop/etc.

Cheers
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] pintycar:
Hello,

I have almost the same combo: same mobile but AC version of your router. Shouldn't change much though. It really is as simple as it sounds, plug it in and click usb tether. However, I upgraded the firmware today and it stopped working! I fixed it by going to Dual WAN (under the WAN options on the left) and setting USB as the primary one. Try it and see if it works.

Good luck mate.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] Scott M:
That's great, thanks very much for that.

I've been in contact with the ASUS support and they are worse than useless. I don't get why companies even go to the hassle of setting up technical support when no one can be bothered doing anything other than sending generic, pre-written, responses. The first reply I got stated that the router wasn't capable of anything other than printer sharing and storage sharing, absolutely clueless.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] Scott M:
Ok I gave it a go but didn't get anywhere unfortunately.

I'm assuming the status page is the same for both routers. With Dual Wan enabled I get 2 WAN connections at the top with "Disconnected" on them. The USB connections show nothing connected when I connect my phone to the first port, but it shows "usb_3g_dongle" when I attach it to the second.

With Dual WAN disabled I get either the first or the second USB connection showing "usb_3g_dongle" depending on which one it is connected to. Nothing works regardless.

I think I'll try messing around with an older firmware to see if that works.

Cheers
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] Scott M:
Still no luck :(

I installed RT-N66U_3.0.0.4_276

Reset the modem (reset button for 7 seconds)

Plugged phone in (WAN cable connection out) and turned on USB Tether

Nothing happened. 3G and usb_3g_dongle shows up but no WAN IP and it shows as "Disconnected".

When yours works, is the USB Modem option enabled? I've tried mine both on and off and it's made no difference, just thought I would check if that was perhaps a player in all this.

Cheers

Edit:

Here is what it looks like
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] pintycar:
Hey man,

Hmmm that's weird. I can't remember from the top of my head. I'll check it out tonight and make some screenshots of how things look.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] Scott M:
Not to worry, I got it working :D:D:D

To be honest I have no idea what I did to get it working as everything I did I had already previously tried. However, for the sake of rounding off the thread (should others have the same issue) here is the exact settings that I am using.

Firmware Version - 3.0.0.4.374_720

In Advanced WAN: Dual WAN

Enable Dual WAN - On

Primary WAN - WAN

Secondary WAN - USB

Dual WAN mode - Fail Over (This simply means it'll always use the Primary when it can, should your internet go down it'll switch)

In Advanced WAN: Internet Connection

WAN Type - USB

Enable USB Modem - Yes

Location - Manual

USB Modem - WCDMA(UMTS)

Everything else is blank other than USB Adapter which is set to Auto.

Once you have your setup configured as above simply plug your phone into one of the USB ports (I use the top one if your router is lying down) and enable "USB Tethering".

If everything is working you SHOULD see Primary WAN - Connected and Secondary WAN - Standby.

When your Primary WAN (cable for example) goes down, it switches to your Secondary WAN which will then change to Primary WAN - Disconnected and Secondary WAN - Connected.

Easy way to test it out is to simply unplug your WAN cable, it should automatically switch to your phone.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] bhamcommuter:
what tethering app did you use?

I've tried all of your settings, but I can't get it to work with PdaNet. Is that the app you're using?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] Scott M:
Hi mate,

Not using any apps at all. Everything set exactly as I've written above, and enable USB tether on the phone itself. Obviously 3G needs to be enabled too, other than that... job done.

Our internet was down for a few days last weekend, came in VERY handy :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tso4ev:
hi I root my phone instal super su and recovery check with root cheker and tell me its rooter after boot into recovery and after I try to boot it back tell me somethig for SU FIX PERMISSIONS I give it to fix it but after when I boot again into recovery tell me I need ti fix it again ... anyway I make backup and after when I try to restore it actualy I restore it and the phone dont want to reboot start rebooting stuck on samsung logo screen of vibrate again samsung logo and thats all what can I do to repair it without losing my data ? before 2 days I have the same problem I dont istal anyhnig from recovery just make back up then restore it and .... reboot reboot reboot reboot reboot couse Im so desperate try to find something in google or in xda ... nothing ... I think to trow my s4 from the window and start using my old S3 :X
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] deron37129:
I am currently rooted on mf3 is there anyway I can switch from the Samsung touch wiz message app to the aosp stock with out using a 3rd party app
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Jnewell05:
Yes read in the apps forum. Cm10.1 messaging app works great.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] hovax615@hotmail.com:
I know you said not 3rd party app but this is really close to aosp messaging.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkleft.eightyeightsms.mms
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] deron37129:
Problem with that is I have no way to flash the zip file I tried installing the apk but it wouldnt and I could rename the Samsung secmms file
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] tansoftware:
Check this out !!

http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS3839185925.html

I've just had it with MS BT stack not being able to retrieve remote device names from incomming connections. Hopefully this new version should solve our problem. But now the question is ....... How the hell are we gonna get our hands on this new version of Broadcom's BT stack ??? :?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] SaBo:
And what's so new about this?

The press release is from june 1, 2005 :?

Sascha
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] tansoftware:
Well ...

It's true that the stack was announced long time back, but if you read carefully, it seems they already have released it to some mobile manufacturers and will be releasing it to the public very soon. Which means new hope for our BT enabled pdas instead of that old crappy MS BT stack we have been suffering with.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] paketecuento:
ummhhhh. that's good. and when will we get this?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] kcchen:
Maybe I just missed it, but the article doesn't seem to specifically mention WM5 support.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] Sexxmax:
Where can i download the stack? haven´t found anything in the forum.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading] cityshark:
There's no such stack. It's discussed over the the so-called xda wiki here...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Parrakit:
Hi,i have a question i want to know that if i can root my sph-l720 via cwm bacause i can't root it via odin??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daniel4653:
How are you not able to root with Odin? As far as I know if thats the only way to root the sph-l720.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Parrakit:
No i cant i already install the drivers and all that stuff i think something is wrong with my pc i will go to a ciber :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] xxaddictedxx:
once you install your custom recovery you can flash the latest version of SU before you flash a rom. as long as the superuser zip sucessfully installs there shouldnt be a problem. viola you now have root via recovery. this is how i actually rooted my phone and i have had zero issues from day one....keep in mind this is not really one of the supported methods of rooting so if something goes wrong make sure you know how to troubleshoot.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iulian vu:
I'm on stock Rom GB 2.3.6 on my Samsung s plus and I tried to flash any Cyanogen Custom Rom in CWM ( Ics and Jb) and Always i get the same answer . O f course I rooted My phone ,Installed CWM and did all the wipes .Always the same answer no matter what version of Custom rom I tried to flash.What can I do?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aylwinchai:
Makesure you have to use correct version of cwm to install the cm. I recommend try cyanogenmod 10.1 JB 4.2.x . GO to the cyanogen official rom post (under ADC team).

FOllow all the instruction that stated inside the topic.

Any mismatch of the version of installation can fail to install rom.

Example:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42346733
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihaitosca:
You have i9001

The rom you try to flash is for i9000
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marshian:
Exactly.

Looks like your installation is failing because the file is for an I9000B. If you want to use CM10.1 on an I9001, you'll need to go here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tainle:
hi

is it possible for the galaxy s3 powre button to stop working? i used a aftermarket battery not sure if it play any part in the dead power button. but want to tell you that too. the power button seem dead to me or something is wrong with it, i take out the battery and put it back and the phone vibrate and a quick flash of the word "samsung" and stay fully dead. it turn on by itself when i insert the battery without pressing the power button. i can do that many times and sometime the phone work and it get to the home screen and all buttons work except for the power button. no matter how hard i press it it wont turn off the screen or anything. anytime i got lucky and it boot to home screen, i plugged in the charger so that way everytime the screen shut off i can turn it back on by unplugging the charger, and that turn it back on... otherwise i cannot turn it back on with the power button...

anyone solved a problem like this power button issue? what could be wrong? i know the phone is not dead ,, so could the powwer button issue trigger multiple issues for the phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] antiseen:
Seems like I just got this exact same problem! dunno what the deal is. Weird.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tainle:
i got the phone to work by using app to auto detect sensor and turn on the phone for now :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tainle:
if you can get it to turn on u can use a app to wake it up by sensor.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShadowCodes:
Could be related to the 3rd party battery but hard to tell without checking out the internals to see if anything on the PBA got fried.

If you're able to get it to turn on with an app and not able to unlock the screen without use of the charger it may just be somethin to do with your power button itself.

Did anything happen around the time of the issue starting? (New apps, physical or liquid damage, software updates, etc)

Have you tried a known working OEM battery?

Sent from CM 10.2 optimized sph-l710
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swishbucket1:
I'm used to using Swype keyboard with Android but found it doesn't really work with a larger screen. Your finger travels to far and even if you switch the keyboard to a miniature one it's still in the middle of the screen, I like using Swype holding my phone in one hand and using the thumb of that hand to write.

Maybe the stock keyboard is the best.

Has anyone tried an external keyboard? e.g. Anker Ultra Slim Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dtaylorr:
I use this one.

Love all the customization.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pukidukie:
Try thumb keyboard. I use it with my tab 3 7.0 and love it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.keyboardplus

Gesendet von meinem SM-T210 mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AeonXDA:
I use "Hackers Keyboard" because i use my tab as ssh client a lot.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rubenyz:
Just the Samsung stock keyboard. It has a Swype mode built in, too.

Verstuurd van mijn GT-P5210 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vulpix:
I've set mine to 30s. But it doesn't seem to be working, used a stop watch and it's always timing out at 15s. Anyone?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttav:
Mine is working ok.

Try using another time setting then go back to the 30s one.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kmaq:
It works fine. Tested for 30s, in 25s display dims exact 30s display turns off
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shane857:
hello everyone i have a question,i have a sony ericsson rt800at (experia play) and i would like to update it to a higher software version but my problem is i dont know how to do so and i dont have a computer either,so is there anyway i could update it straight from my phone and somebody to guide me step by step on how to do so ?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majed6:
As far as I know you have to root it in order to update it . sony has fail us by not releasing android 4.0 for us . The latest official firmware is 2.3.4

---------- Post added at 08:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:06 AM ----------

Here is an old reply that explain how to update it . sadly most of these urls aren't working you could google them . I believe it's good enough to give you an idea how the root thing works.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wedgess:
Hi Shane857,

Your thread has been moved from Xperia Play General to Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting. Please post in the correct sub-forum in future.

--wedgess
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazymonkey05:
unfortunately you can not update without a computer nor can you overclock the device as that requires a unlocked bootloader and to unlock it you need a PC. you also need a computer to flash a new kernel which will allow you to get a higher android version
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ron31:
[ROM]New Deadly Venom v8.1.0 Jelly Bean 4.2.2|AT&T[MF3][9/21/2013][Themed can be install this rom to my galaxy s4 i337m telus canada version
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Jnewell05:
Yes, make a backup but should be fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ron31:
ok thanks ill try it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Br4nd3n:
Check your firmwire first! If you're on mf3 stock make sure you use safestrap or you can brick your device!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] GuestX0019:
not sure on other carriers?

would OP have mf3 on telus i337m ???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ron31:
were do i check to see if its mf3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] GuestX0019:
under settings/more/about device/