yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DaRk-L0rD:
You can backup all your data using Backup&Restore app.

To flash a custom rom you need root access and cwm (Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. Also, don't use cwm from another device except sola; Some root methods are universal but you have to take a look if they support sola and ics too)

Once you root your device, you can install cwm.

Once you installed cwm, you download the rom you want to flash (always be sure that's is for sola and not for other devices) and you flash it via cwm (to enter in cwm, press the volume down button once you see during the boot the Sony Logo; You have to press continuously the volume down button for 4-6 times.)

Before flashing the rom, in cwm, you have from the cwm menu, to wipe cache, dalvik cache(advanced menu) and personal data.

Notice also that if your bootloader is locked, you can only flash roms based on ics and gb, not those based on jb. (unlocking the bootloader, you will make you loose your warranty).

For any further help let me know.

Best Regards,

DaRk-L0rD
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] RammsteinCyan:
I did unlock my bootloader and root my phone. But can i flash custom roms with my .10 firmware, because there are some newer builds available?

MfG RammsteinCyan
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] matood:
Yes, you can.

And if you want new build .54 look in stickies for link. It is tft file which you can flash with flashtool.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ChikeD:
Lots of backup apps on Google Play also if it's not a stock based ROM you are going to flash.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] RammsteinCyan:
Ok thx y´all, but one last question. Can i flash CyanogenMod from FXP with my old firmware?

MfG RammsteinCyan
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] matood:
Yes, you can. Always read the first post in thread of rom you want to use. You'll find all answers on your questions.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DaRk-L0rD:
Depends bro. On my old Xperia U i remember that i had to flash the latest version of the official fw (because of some modem's drivers update) before flashing the latest FXP release.

Take a look at it ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] matood:
Thats why I wrote read the op, everything is there.
[HTC One V] viincechew:
It's rooted an is installed with HTC One V Sphongle 4.2.2 Jellybean custom ROM. I've been using it for a few months and had no problems with whatsoever till I just rebooted my phone and it's stuck on the multicolored "X" sign, and the flare behind would move around much like a Nexus would just won't budge and it doesn't respond to anything, it's been like this for few hours. I tried holding down the power button but nothing happens. Btw, will the screen have a burn-in? Just curious. Helps are much appreciated!!
[HTC One V] LQi:
Did you make a cwm/twrp backup? If not you can try reflashing the shpongle.zip rom without wiping, I had this once and it worked. Hope this works!
[HTC One V] viincechew:
I think I did. How should I reflash it?
[HTC One V] LQi:
you have 3 options:

1) is to restore your backup by going to your recovery. This will help guaranteed, but you will lose all your data since your last backup

2) is reflashing the rom, you have downloaded from shpongle thread, without wiping anything. You will still have all your data if I'm correct but I am not 100% sure if this will work

3) is wiping your dalvik cache
[HTC One V] viincechew:
There's the problem, my phone won't respond to anything.
[HTC One V] LQi:
Not even when holding the power button for 10 sec? Then you should let the battery die and then try to get to the bootloader

«««One V»»»
[HTC One V] viincechew:
Yeah I should... No other ways... :|
[HTC One V] mrcorey:
Before you give up, try removing the Sim first. Then try holding the power button to reboot

sent from a phone that's running on a rom
[HTC One V] bratusm:
Or you can try:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886562

It's working like a charm...
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] johnnobts:
would be a really wondering thing if they add watch support for this tablet at some point, unless its already available? anyone know?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Ryangan:
I think it already does.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] johnnobts:
i will go to best buy with my note and try it out maybe tonight
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] johnnobts:
yep, it works just fine. Fun times.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] johnnobts:
ok, so still think my sony smartwatch 2 is much more useful at the present in terms of giving me useful notifications, and for some reason i only have like 6 apps available at the samsung store (probably b/c I'm using the note 10.1 international version not the USA Note 3). Still, i have the best of both worlds. My Sony watch for when running around with my xperia z1, and my galaxy gear watch which is wonderful somply for making and taking calls when paried with my note 10.1.

give us some more useful apps please samsung... would love a philips hue app for my watch.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] fred-flintstone:
for some reason on boot all buttons stop working [back, search, menu, home]. I reset to factory and the menu button worked one time.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] mark1968:
I am considering purchasing either the O2 Exec or the Orange M5000 but can not make my mind up.

I would be interested in what other members experiences have been on both networks.

Also is there any difference in the preinstalled software options etc.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] NullMind:
I share your dilema :)

Also wondering, whats the best deal peopel found for it ? expecially with data
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] steverae:
dunno about deals but the o2 exec is black with a blue backlight on the keyboard... Cool

I was with orange for a number of years using both the spv e200 and the spv m1000 (Best phone i've had in my opinion) but could not get a signal at home, this is why i switched to o2.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Slave1:
What about one of the T-Mobile Web'n'Walk tariffs?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] doody:
I think Exec is not network locked and M5000 is... but with Orange you get 2-for-1 Orange Wednesday movie tickets!!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] monkeyphonix:
There are reviews of both phones here,

http://www.coolsmartphone.com/index.php?Itemid=55

Its a news article so if you dont link to it today (28th) it will love down the page, basically its a double review comparing the Orange unit and o2 unit.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] adam_beasley:
M5000

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[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] vijay555:
I was on Orange for years, but went O2 contract for my magician (impatience), and then got my Universal on O2 data tariff for £5pcm, phone at £245 (impatience++)

I don't use my universal for phone calls, so it's great and on free PAYG sim for when i do. I wouldn't use the Universal as my phone, so this setup works well.

But between o2 and orange, I've found little difference of note. At least o2 makes an effort with o2 active, bloatware that it is. Orange's little UI is a bit weak, but strip it all off anyway.

Customer service is univerally unsatisfactory everywhere, although that's generally no issue day to day.

I like the o2 Exec's granite black like coldness. Silvery would be nice though if poss.

Frankly, little in it. Hardware's the same, system will be stripped down in use to what you want, so go with price and bundle. And play off your current operator if you've got one, to get a good deal. Call orange disconnections to put the heat on them.

V
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] zillocx:
True to the point - both devices have the same hardware. I have an exec and donot have any troubles with my device (running in corporate mode). I too would say it comes down to the network and colour of the device.

Orange in the least cares if you leave their network, as they have reached their customer target for the year, unless you are a business customer in which case they might try to retain your business. No matter what your monthly spend they are not making any efforts to keep customers, so it is very unlikely they will give you a better deal even if you call retentions.

Also from 1st Dec 2005 on all orange plans freephone calls will be chargeable. i.e. 0800/0500/0808 are no longer included in your inclusive minutes.

Also, if you take an OVP tariff or £50+ tariff, you would not be able to downgrade for the term of your contract. You can upgrade though whenever you want.

Orange is making many such changes to its tariffs and so if you decide to join them or upgrade with them, make sure you read the fine print first.

Being with o2, I can highlight some benefits I see. See if they suit your need better as well.

o2 active browsing is free till dec end. In-store they are doing exclusive 3G tariffs - 02 500 - also till dec end in both 12 and 18 mnth variants.

1000mins+200txts for 6mnths and 500+100 thereafter + 100kb o2 active browsing allowance @ £35pm for 12mnths.

750mins + 150txts + 100kb o2 active browsing allowance @ £35pm for 18 mnths.

o2 online offers only 18 mnth tariff in talker and texter option but inclusive o2 active active allowance is 1MB @£35pm.

Inclusive minutes include UK fixed line calls,WAP over GSM data calls, calls to O2 mobiles and calls to other UK mobiles (‘cross network’).

The Universal has the option to lock to GSM or UMTS network signal for services. But, browsing is slower on GSM as compare to 3G.

Also SIM provided is usuable is non-3G handsets as well.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] monkeyphonix:
Orange had the nerve to run an advertising campaign about looking after existing customers. Funny. I shifted over to T-Mobile for 2 contracts and left Orange which I had 3 contracts on. Contrary to comments above, the customer service people at orange are a complete bunch of luddites. Its a good job ringing them is free, although I'm sure they will start charging soon, they'd save loads of money and also make it too. T-Mobile customer services whilst chargable is much better and they people on the line don't get attitude with you.

I'm also sure that Orange is the worst value network in the UK for sure.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] sparkyxda:
i've never paid for t-mobile support. It's free by dialling 150. Not everyone knows all the answers but they usually find out.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] GMTRB5:
I have just phoned Orange to ask for an upgrade to the M5000 - want £199.99 and will not budge on that price (been with orange for 10+ years, £30 per month contract).

O2 website got fairly good deal (online talker deal):

+ £149.99 for handset

+ 400 mins x-net

+ 150 texts

+ can use text allowance for SMS or MMS

+ 1mb data included

+ video calls charged at same rate as voice calls (is this permanent?!? not mentioned anywhere that a promotion - therefore free video calls within my 400 mins allowance?! If yes, this is superb?!)

+ Non geographical numbers included in monthly allowance

- 18 month contract

- Need to install into the Corp mode

Any other comments on this deal?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] joebongo:
yeah the data allowance is tiny. the universal is all about being connected, and you will need lots of data to use the potential.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] zillocx:
No, the video call is a promotional offer and only for o2 to o2 video calls. It is mentioned in the tariff details. Video calls will cost 50p once the promotion is over, but as of now they are free. Don't remember when the promotion is ending but might be 31st March 2006. Please check with customer services. Might want to look at the o2 500 promotional tariff, which costs just £5 more and gives 600 more minutes pm. i.e. £35pm and gives you 1000 minutes + 150txts throughout the 18 month period.

http://shop.o2.co.uk/shop/o2uk/jsp/handsets/3GPhones.jsp

Cost of phone is same but £25 cheaper is u buy through the student website.

www.o2.co.uk/nus

Yes, the data package is less, you can get a bolts on though I think for more data. As of now it is free till 31st dec.

Also data calls over WAP are included in inclusive minutes - this I think should mean that if I lock the phone to GSM mode and use the browing features, i will use data over WAP from my inclusive minutes to browse. I may be wrong, for I won't know for sure post-dec as till now all browsing is free and they do not provide with any usage details.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] GMTRB5:
ahh ok - thought it must be a promo !

Hopefully I'm being stupid, but O2 shop doesn't let you select the 3G tariff with the EXEC ??
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] zillocx:
Yea, its not you. Actually they keep putting the exec with the 3g tariff and then removing it every now and then. They are selling them out at a faster pace than they can stock em, me thinks. So trying to sell more on other tariffs.

Anyways, just select any 3G phone deal, choose talker/texter and later in the basket choose continue with the displayed package and then click edit phone and choose O2 XDA Exec - 3G from the drop down list.

Cheers :wink:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] GMTRB5:
Thanks :) ordered Exec today, due tomorrow :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] macca:
i have just left orange, they seemed to be coming across a bit carefree about keeping my custom over the last 6 months, when they then made a press statement to say they were launching the m5000 in the UK but wasn't then available for another 2 months i got fed up

i have now moved to o2, got the xda exec for £139 and on the 3G 500 online package, 1000 minutes, 150 texts etc, very pleased with o2 so far, had to ring o2 to make my order as i couldn't get the exec and the 3G package on the web order as stated in post furthur up.

looks like orange would have charged me £299 for the m5000 which for me is way too much.

so well done O2, i well recommend them. only small gripe is they don't seem to be quite as transparent as orange when it comes to looking at costs on tariffs.

oh another thing, ordered phone at 20:55hrs on tuesday night, phone arrived via DHL 07:30 on the thursday, was expecting to have to wait several weeks as phone was in such demand.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] GMTRB5:
Same here... Orange were not at all bothered about me moving..

O2 have been great so far, quick delivery! 750 mins and 750 texts can't be beaten!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] zillocx:
Yea their website needs a lot of improvement. Think they are working on it as they are doing a survey on the website for customer friendliness. Just popped up last time I visited www.o2.co.uk

As for tariff details, you can always call them else you bill states the various call charges for your selected plan - right column page 2.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] this_mike:
Noooooooooooo! It's too late for you but others still have a chance to save themselves....

Well, I have no *proof* that O2 are in fact Our Dark Lord's representatives in this plane of existence, but a year of dealing with them has certainly raised some suspicions. If only I wasn't tempted by their upgrade offer! If only I had seen the light and moved away from the Dark Provider...

(Is it just me, or can you hear Darthesque breathing faintly in the background when you're on hold to customer services?)

:lol:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Abdn_Exec_Al:
Orange still not interested in losing customers. Was with them for 8 yrs spending £40 month plus and they wouldn't budge from £199.99 for their version.

Took on O2 18 month contract at £35, 500 mins and 100txts plus 50% free for life.

Only bear bug I have at the minute is getting the thing set up and O2 not having 24 hour customer service.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Riceburner:
Odd that - I"m with Orange and qualify for a free upgrade to the M5K - maybe it's because i'm on a Premier Tariff?? (and am within the "upgrade" time period" - last 3 months)??

I just wish retentions had stock of the damned things......
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jdee246:
Actually it includes cross network video calls - until end of March 06.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] tomlow1:
I upgraded last month to the M5000 on Orange for £149.99 with no negotiation at all. I pay £30 a month which gives 200 mins, 500 texts and the free student package that adds an additional 1000 texts on top. 4mb gprs and 30 mins video calls are free for 3 months.

I must admit that someone I know phoned the same department (upgrades not disconnections) as I did only minutes before me and got quoted £199 for basically the same upgrade on the same tarrif. I was just lucky I guess. After a heated conversation they did refund the £50 to him though!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apple_power:
Orange are not all that bad, besides its free. You need to have patience and acting dumb generally seems to work.

I upgraded in october 25th for an m500, then in November 3rd for an m5000 and just today for an m5000 again.

thats not bad considering I am a band 5 Premier cusomer and have upgarded my same number 3 times in a row now in under 2 months.

Approx bill is £120+ per month

M500 was free

1st M5000 cost £149.99

2nd M5000 cost £149.99

I have upgraded every 3 months approx in last 12 months, they have so many good phones. I cant stick to one phone for 12 months. I never have; longest kept phone was my 8910i. I change my phone every 2 months minimum. What you gona do, got to keep up with technolgy.

From a techno geek. I usually ask to be put through to call centres up North, as they seem to be better at customer services .
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] art5:
zillock..

do the o2 exec XDA..sim locked or network lock???

need to know before i buy....going to london next few days....before coming home b4 cristmas....in malaysia...

so if simlocked/network locked how can i unlocked it ..so i can brought back...!!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apple_power:
Post in one place please.

I have already replied that the o2 execs are not sim locked. Despite what the ill informed staff advice you. I have one, all my family have them and none of ours our sim locked. However my orange one is for the moment. Only another 3 days and I will ahve my unlock code from orange.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] art5:
apple sorry for my quotes...

i'm just concern since im not staying in uk.....but will travel there soon...need to know..since im considering to buy this device and bring back to my home malaysia before christmas...

what do you think...can i buy this unit?? will they sell to me??....what the price do you think??
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apple_power:
Art, No problems, I apologise if I was rude.

O2 will ot sell it you simfree. Period.

You can pick one up and unlock it for about the same they will charge, with a contract.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] art5:
apple...

u mean i cant buy the unit then bring back home.....????

as u know im not uk resident....but im really interested tobuy the o2 exec...

do you got any suggestion?...do they sell the unit with plan as per your quote...to non resident???
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] mrsclem:
I've been with Orange for years, but switched to O2 for the xda phone. I haven't any regrets, as the tariff I'm on is HUGELY cheaper, and I don't have horrible network black-spots where I can't get any signal. Orange is still very bad for that kind of thing...couldn't even use my phone at home (why would I want to?...well people send text messages all the time, don't they?).

I'd go with O2 (also, they were very helpful when my xda went wrong).
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apple_power:
art you can pick up a imate jas jar or qtek for under £420 new uk spec. Unlocked to all networks. Generally though if you want one same day in london your local tottenam court road [rip of merchants] will be happy sell you on. O2 are generally not in the habbit of sellings sim free as they don't make money on it.

Anyone feel free to correct me.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] art5:
thx apple...

u mean imate shop?? or qtek shop?

nyway thx...i will find the shop u recommend in london...i usually stay @ kengsinton street....
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apple_power:
no they are not imate or qtek shop. they are the brands of the o2 exec. Tottenham court road is off oxford street.

Not far from kensington. you will find pleanty of exec variants there.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] glump2806:
Orange offer Unlimited GPRS Access for £1 a day,

thought would reply to this one,

I was using o2 for sometime on PAYG with the 300 free texts job when i had a nokia 6600, i bought myself an M1000 which was already locked but switched Orange for two reasons,

1, i dont know how much of this is correct as per text book but the experience i had was that O2 connect to GPRS over a PROXY Server which the XDA/M1000 is very happy with, but Terminal Services Client will not connect over a proxy connection, had trouble with MSN Messenger as well over a proxy, Orange do not have any proxy settings and I have never had any trouble connecting to MSN or my PC Remote by Terminal Services

2, 4meg a month free doesnt cut it with these beasts, they can eat 4meg, when you view a site on the pda you get the full site pictures an all, which can very quickly total upto 4 meg, The secret weapon, Orange (on PAYG, Dont know about contract) offer unlimited GPRS access for £1, you dial 450 and follow the bird to activate it (31411, i think from memory) it is active from the time purchased till 12'oclock that night, this works as with Remote desktop running i can and have (SPB GPRS MONITOR TELLS ALL) run upto 10meg in a single day without flinching on costs.

Hope this helps sorry to have waffled.

Regards
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Mehuge:
12 or 18 month contracts are available for o2 online at the same price, you only get 1/2 as much free calls/texts however for the 12 month contract.

OT: I just swiched from Orange to O2 for my Exec ... because orange wanted to charge me £379 to upgrade, so much for Orange caring for existing customers. It was an £undisclosed amount for new contract - they could not give me a price because they had non in stock.

They were not at all bothered when I said I would go to O2, even though I have been with Orange since a year after they started up (~1995).
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] yohanson:
Orange:-)

I upgraded in Nov for £14.99 on £25 a month contract for my SPV M5000. Since then I moved house & have no internet. Rang Orange to ask how much data tariffs were and explained I had no internet, they gave me:

1)1000mb data for 3 months.

2)30mins of video calls a month.

3)120 evening minutes.

4) Half price line rental.

I've been with Orange for 7 years and they are always there to help:-)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] datacablelondon:
Orange is the BEST !!!

I am on the £25 a month 500mins x-network tariffs, call orange for a upgraded in Nov, first they ask me to pay £99 for the m5000, but after a few mins of sweet talk, I had my new M5000 deliver next day for free !!! plus as a value customer they offer to take £5 off my bill each months for life !!!

Also on top of the cream cake they added

1)1000mb data for 3 months.

2)30mins of video calls a month.

My word did I feel christmas came early !!!

_________________
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] LPC:
Well I've been with O2 for about 2 years now when I releaised that their data package is completely free. Still to this day I've never paid for a singal data call (GPRS or 3G) and I use a load every week for Exchange syncing.

Left Orange in 2005 after 8 years.

Of course I'll be off to 3 the minute they start charging.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dethrat:
My nexus 4 was bought about 3 months ago. Which I've always had some call dropped and loss of signal and WiFi random dropped.

No matter what kernel or ROM I use. Spend a couple of months testing

Now about 1week ago I dropped my phone and a bit of the chrome bezel has came off apart from that it's in perfect condition.

Could I still RMA the device? UK