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[Galaxy S I9000 General] teo74:
I am sorry that my post annoyed some senior members whose opinion I respect and to whom I am thankful for their job here on XDA.

I only own an Android phone since a month and previously I only visited WM 6.5 forums, so I missed all the discussions about this subject.

That's why I thought it would be a good idea to have a warning stickied somewhere for total noobs like me. :o

For those needing a way to restore their backups it depends on what they did to save their data:

-if they have copied the /efs folder with root explorer or cp command just copy them back to your phone's /efs folder.

-if they have a efs-backup.tar.gz file in their internal memory they have to type in ADB or terminal emulator the command:

su

busybox tar -xvvzf /sdcard/efs-backup.tar.gz
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Pegart:
I just checked the esf folder on my pohne with astro file manager and it's empty. What's with that?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] teo74:
Astro is no good for that, you shoul use root explorer or similar.

If your IMEI is ok you definitely have a good /efs folder content.

Search forums for ways to backup its files (either use root explorer or adb or terminal emulator).

Sent from my GT-I9000 running Doc Froyo v7.6.2 JPO
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Slowp0ke:
I think I deserved that, that's why I have switched to a new account on xda.

Sent from my GT-I9000 running Doc Froyo v7.6.2 JPO
[Galaxy S I9000 General] euclides5370:
i move my efs folder to sd card and i moved back do root and now i dont have emei number anymore me cell is infuse 4g whats can i do or its gone...
[Galaxy S I9000 General] kuhne:
So, just to make sure.. I opened Root Explorer on my galaxy s2 (with villain rom 3.0) and copied the EFS folder and transfered it to my sdcard, then I also copied it from my sdcard and stored it into a backup folder in my computer.

Does this mean that if my phone somehow becomes corrupt and i lose my IMEI and what not, I can just restore that efs folder with the one I just backed up and my phone will work again?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
yes backup - if fail - restore
[Galaxy S I9000 General] kuhne:
Just making sure..

I rooted and installed villain rom 3.0 on my galaxy s2 before I copied the EFS folder to back it up. Does that matter? Does it have to strictly be right after boot before installing any custom rom? Or is it ok the way I did it?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
as long as your imei was correct when you backed up the folder it is ok
[Galaxy S I9000 General] SKeijmel:
i never still done it but i flash tons of stock roms never had problems yet.

but i might wanna try some customs ics roms sooner or later.

whats the easyest way to backup it. how do you even root a phone. on jvz atm
[Galaxy S I9000 General] flydev:
a nandroid backup with CWM will save efs directory too?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
do not think so

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1308546

use this app but it sometimes got issues it aint perfect but once you make img or tar backup aand store it somewhere place you will be sure that you can get your imei back

if not with this software that with help of xda members
[Galaxy S I9000 General] kuhne:
I know I am being overly paranoid.. yes, the IMEI was correct before I backed up, at least I think it was, the phone was/is working perfectly.

The reason I am being so paranoid is that a couple of weeks ago, out of the blue, while my phone was laying on the bed, it suddenly stoped having signal bars and the "NO" sign showed up instead. I had villain rom installed but the last time I actualy flashed anything had been at least 2 months ago. It happened right out of the blue. I reflashed to stock, deleted everything, switched sims, nothing.

I noticed I had no IMEI as well, so I took it back, it was still under waranty so they fixed it by basicaly changing all the inside part of the phone and gave it back to me. basicaly its a new phone but the outside plastic is the one I had before. (could have just give me a new one! this one has a bit of a scratch :P )

So I am very paranoid now because I think it had something to do with the EFS, I am not sure but after reading here all signs point to that. So I backed them up manualy and also with a software in the market that backs it up as a .img
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
better be paranoid then later pay to get it fixed :)
[Galaxy S I9000 General] steve19800:
The reason we back up /efs folder is to be safe. But to do that you need another risk to back up that folder which is rooting the phone particularly for beginner. Any idea to minimize it?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] adslee:
Rooting is relatively safe as long as you read the instructions and flash the right kernel for your firmware. Even if you screw up and flash the wrong kernel it can still be fixed with relative ease. The SGS is pretty hard to completely brick or mess up beyond repair...
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
as longs as for example locked bootloaders are flashed or firmware from other device :) or the process gets interrupted durring flashing the bootloader part
[Galaxy S I9000 General] sh4z:
Thanks for posting! The app which backs up imei / efs is quite good. also you can backup using commandline tools (adb) with the "dd" command.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] haneef95:
Sure you've just warned me, I was thinking of flashing my bricked phone after using the jig but now I have to back-it-up!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] pedaone:
...

some people had efs issues again flashing ICSSGS RC4.1 and RC4.2

didn't happen to me but as well as i backup contacts, messages, essential app stuff etc i have my backup of efs folder.

there's been issues with jpo as i heard and as i wrote again with ICS - Betas so a backup should be essential!

and if you don't ever need it..... it didn't cost a cent ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 General] futaha7:
its happen to me..now my phone randomly no service/no sim although countless times restored efs folder...cant figure out what just happen.odin to stock GB yet same thing happen..always need to reboot/pull out battery to regain the network line...any ideas?
[General Topics] theomni:
I have AT&T USA.

I'm looking to buy the HTC Desire, but I'm just wondering if there is a better option out there.
[General Topics] aNdroidnut:
im in the same boat and am thinking about using some of the money to pay the etf and get the incredible hd if it comes out for verizon in november
[General Topics] ftgg99:
the desire is a nice phone - my mother has one

what you should really be looking for in a $600 device is something with no hardware keys

personally id get a nexus one or samsung captivate

nexus is still one of the best phones out there, but sammys galaxy is future proof and has a superior build quality than most htc phones
[General Topics] Akulamenuri:
I have to agree with above. On November 8th there is a small possibility that the Nexus 2 could be released. If nothing is said about it on that day then I agree with the above. I would probably get the Nexus One since its a development phone and will receive updates the fastest. There is already a screenshot running around that shows the Nexus 1 running 2.3 Gingerbread, Samsung Variants in the U.S still have 2.1 Eclair. My 3 cents.
[General Topics] suhas_sm:
But there are better phones than nexus one at the moment aren't there ? Like Desire family ?
[General Topics] lhieug:
With that money you can buy a Nokia N97,it will be fine
[Android Themes] fahim_k:
Here is an official tutorial for how to design a theme for "Helicopter Game" which is available in the market.

Step 1 - create a new android project using the following settings:

build target 2.2

create activity: main

min sdk version 4

Step 2 - create a new android xml in res/values called theme_config.xml

Fill in these details

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>
<integer name="red">0</integer>
<integer name="green">186</integer>
<integer name="blue">255</integer>
<integer name="fred">0</integer>
<integer name="fgreen">0</integer>
<integer name="fblue">0</integer>
<bool name="randomSmoke">false</bool>
</resources>

red, blue, and green are for the background color

fred, fgreen, and fblue are for the font color

randomSmoke is a boolean (if true it will rotate the smoke particles randomly - set to true by default)

Step 3 - Edit res/values/strings.xml and add your app name, so it should look something like this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>
<string name="hello">Hello World, main!</string>
<string name="app_name">HGTheme: Shark</string>
</resources>

Step 5 - Edit your AndroidManifest.xml file, add in the following intent filters

<application android:icon="@drawable/icon" android:label="@string/app_name">
<activity android:name=".main"
android:label="@string/app_name">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<action android:name="com.fkarim.helicopter.THEMES" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="com.fkarim.helicopter.ACTION_PICK_ICON" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
</intent-filter>
</activity>

</application>

Step 6 - make your images and put them in res/drawable

you need the following images:

cavewalls.png (240 x 240)

roof.png(240 x 240) - optional if you want a different colored cave ceiling

copter.png (around 120 x 50)

obstacles.png (50 x 100)

smoke.png (32 x 32)

Step 7 - publish your app

If you need some help for how to publish an app check out this article:

http://www.devx.com/wireless/Article/39972/1954

make sure the name starts with "HGTheme :" (and should have "helicopter game theme" in the description for now) so its easy for people to search for it in the market.

Thanks for reading the tutorial. I will be posting an example theme soon with the source code also.
[Android Themes] fahim_k:
I've released two themes in the market. Here is the packaged source of the shark theme if anyone would like to take a look.
[Android Themes] fahim_k:
I have added two other features, the ability to prevent the smoke from being rotated and having a different image for the roof and floor of the cave. If anyone is interested in designing a theme, please let me know if you need help.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragin:
Hi all,

The other day when I was having a drink or two & looking at the screen of my SGS, I got this brilliant idea. I am an architect & the architect in me said, DO CIRCLES.

From Top-Right, Circle Clock, Circle Battery, Circle Signal Strength, Circle 3G Strength, Circle Bluetooth.

I asked franklin01 if he could help me with Circle 3G, he has shown me an example here.

To any developer thats interested in developing this further, Give credit to franklin01 first, then to me for posting an idea that will make your SGS screen a better looking one.

Well, I am asking everyone if they have any ideas. Bring out the designer in you & suggest ways to improve this idea. I will start posting all your ideas in the first post. Thanks.

I am posting all the png's related to my post. If I have missed a few, tell me.

Unleash the designer in you, lets see some results.

- EarlZ - Nice but if there was a mode id love to see my signal strength in dBM instead of the boring bars.

1-NOV-2010--9-00pm-IST.

Work started. I have only 66 files that need to be modified. I am going with white, light-grey, dark-grey concept for the first attempt. All ideas are welcome.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] skiddhard:
The website designer in me says, not everything looks good in a circle..... ;)

But on a serious note, a well conceived idea. :)

Hopefully this catches up.....

Oh. By the way, if you have the PSD's, do send them over and I will try make them just a wee bit better if you like. Or I could design some and send them across anyway. ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragin:
I have ideas

Sent from my GT-I9000
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] skiddhard:
Yes sir. You sure do. And I love this circle thing quite a bit. Apart from the terrible joke earlier, I would like to help with your idea a bit. If you will take it that is.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Spike_M:
i will try this

good job
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] franklin01:
Well this was just a test, I used circle battery mod png to do, but I think a designer can do a better work than I did... (obviously)

Work on it, and edit everything you can, I saw the "puzzle" picture in the file so there is a lot of things to play with ;)

Also I ll try to figure if it is possible to unpack/repack the framework-res.apk from the phone using some .sh scripts so we could manage mods directly from the phone (add or remove custom icon without having to copy an entire framework-res.apk to get some space.)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragin:
This is only a first draft, far from complete. I am asking if any developer can take this forward & complete it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] EarlZ:
Nice but if there was a mode id love to see my signal strength in dBM instead of the boring bars
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragin:
EarlZ, I have posted all the files needed to be modified on the first post.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragin:
All the png's are on the first post unmodified.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragin:
I am starting editing the png's BUT want someone to confirm if THIS list of files is complete.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragin:
Work started.

I have only 66 files that need to be modified. I am going with white, light-grey, dark-grey concept for the first attempt.

All ideas are welcome.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragin:
Do you work in CorelDRAW? I have drafted the design outlines in AutoCAD for accuracy, imported into CorelDRAW for joining the curves, & the template is ready.

We can work together.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] skiddhard:
Oops....

My bad for the late reply. Was terribly busy with a few deadlines.

To your question about Corel Draw. Sorry pal. No Corel for me. Pure Adobe stuff. But since you have the PNG's attached, I should be able to make something up over the weekend (perhaps). All still tentative for the next 5 - 6 days, but the concept is interesting and would like to chip in to it.

Cheers....
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] EarlZ:
Just wondering instead of bars/circle indicators can we show the raw signal like -89dbm
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] skiddhard:
I am not quite sure how that can be done on Android. I had that after jailbreaking my iphone for quite some time.

Anyone who understands dBm, I am sure, will find that nifty. Let me see if I can get something worked out over the weekend. Was planning to take a couple of days off to design a theme for myself anyway.

Perhaps a few pointers from you could help. Will the "Status" under "About Phone" help? That shows the Signal Strength in dBm.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] EarlZ:
From my own understanding the phone bases the graphical bars on the raw dbm measurements, like example -100 to 89 = 1bar.. Signal Widget also shows the raw dbm numbers.

EDIT:

Thats what I mean the dbm showed after "About Phone" should be reflected on the notification bar.. if its possible and not bars.. well thats just me.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] skiddhard:
Then this, sir, will be a task for the weekend. :)

Will post results via PM.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ragin:
Hi thanks for coming forward to help. the signal strength can be shown within the circle as dBm if possible.

Anyway, I am posting a jpg of my draft, see if it helps.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] franklin01:
I dont think it is possible but you can try:

Download apktool http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/

exe and bat: http://code.google.com/p/android-ap...ol-install-windows-2.2_r01-3.tar.bz2&can=2&q=

apktool.jar: http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/downloads/detail?name=apktool1.3.2.tar.bz2&can=2&q=

Extract everything in a folder.

run cmd

cd *apktoolfolder*

apktool.bat d framewor-res.apk framework_extract

(to extract apk file)

(change things)

apktool.bat b framework_extract framework-res-mod.apk

(to rebuild the apk)

then use adb or rootexplorer to push your modded apk.

The thing is that there is no stat_sys_signal.xml (like stat_sys_battery.xml to manage how battery is shown) I tried to add one using settings from the battery xml but after phone reboot I am stopped by a black screen, even after wipe/reset so maybe my rebuild failed or maybe the stat_sys_signal.xml I added messed up the whole framework.

Best we can do atm is to edit signal png to show average dbm since 0 bar means -100, 1 bar means -89, 2 bars means - something etc...

Also if keeping the circle concept I doubt -89 dbm written inside a circle will be readable.

(working on aiork atm but at next kernel compiling I will try to look at this topic since compiling on a netbook takes age...)

Keep it up, it can be awesom.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jenson44:
Hey guys,

I wanted to send in my device due to problems with the display.

I flashed an official rom from the HTC homepage and removed HardSPL.

I booted into the Stock rom and used it the whole day without problems.

Then I turned it off to send it to HTC to fix my issue, but had to realize that the post office is already closed. Back home I tried to turn on the device again to use it till tomorrow.

Now the phone is stuck at the green HTC letters in the beginning of bootup. In the lower left corner are some information about radio rom etc.

I tried to hardreset but it didnt help. I dont know what to do now, because I just flashed an official rom and even used it some time before the error occured.

I really hope you can help me with this problem.

best regards

Jens

P.s

sorry if my english is bad
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jenson44:
does no one have an idea?
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ooMikeoo:
I have one of the Hero's that will not let me overclock past 691, plus there is a crap load of dust underneath my screen.....do you think Sprint would exchange my phone for one that will let me overclock into the 700's?
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vandelay007:
How long have you had it, out of curiosity

...and I doubt they'd do it if that's the reason you tell them you want a swap!

Sent with the xda app using CM6
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ooMikeoo:
It is just under a year, I am probably going to just upgrade to the Evo in December since I am due for an upgrade then. But it annoys me that I can't overclock the way most of you guys can.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cordell12:
I always call them rather than go in. Tell them you live 20 miles or so from the nearest repair center. They will transfer you to a truobleshooter, the Hero has a known speaker problem. Say when using the phone you can barely understand because the speaker is crackling. That worked for me, one of the 4 replacements I have gotten :)

It also helps that the phone you want to replace is your primary line. One I want to try next is the USB, this way they dont know if it is your phone or the charger. They will have to send a complete kit (new phone) rather than a replacement.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sfld:
Im on myns rom... And i want to wipe my phone and basically reset it to how it comes stock (myns rom)

When i try going into recovery, i am able to format all 3 things.. cache / data / dalvik and i do it like 3 times

When i reboot my phone, i still see all the apps i have installed?

Anyone got a clue
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skrypt:
You're able to do a data wipe but still see applications on rebooting?

What recovery are you using? Try Amon_RAs if you're not already.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noxious Ninja:
Are you using Darktremor apps2sd with an ext2/3 partition on your SD card? If so, you'll have to wipe ext as well. I know Amon RA has the option to do this, not sure about Clockworkmod.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sfld:
Someone told me apps2sd comes pre installed in myns rom..

I never enabled it, but when i wiped the ext partition it removed the apps?

So what im wondering is, how do i set that up ? or disable it? Or even check the settings?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nenn:
its running. to stop it run this in the command line

adb shell
a2sd remove

done.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazygamer1:
This is my last desperate attempt before I decide to permanently stay on JFD until froyo comes out. I've tried pretty much all of the JI6 ROMs out there: stock, Bionix 1.9.1, two from eugene, and another AOSP-looking one. In every single ROM I've flashed the JI2 radio, removed the DRM services, removed anything else that looked like it could be using battery, etc. Followed all of the advice I've found on the forums so far.

On JFD with all of my usual apps installed and everything (3G, background data) on, my battery drains about 10% overnight. On a fresh JI6 install from any of the ROMs, with all of the bloat removed and everything on, I have at best gotten 30% drain overnight, and usually much worse.

Does anyone have any ideas of what else the problem could be? Other people seem to be reporting decent battery life with JI6, so I'm looking for what else I could do to get my battery to be as good as JFD. Thanks!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidmonkey:
Why is overnight drain important? Most people charge their battery overnight. What is your daily usage time? I charge mine up at night, unplug around 7am. I can get to around 2-3pm before the low battery warning comes up. I have 3 accounts syncing and get 30+ txt a day, leave 3G on, and BT. If im near a power source I plug my phone in, especially if im working at my desk.

What battery life are you expecting? Not pointing fingers but some people expect far to much from a smartphone.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ wow, perhaps you are a heavier user but I took mine off at 5am, and its 3:45 here now... sitting at 58% (though it was plugged in on my 5 minute commute for lunch).
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MacGuy2006:
Heh, I have 4 accounts syncing, but do less than a third of your texting.

With JI6 I get just short of 12 hours on average. Which is not enough to last through the day.

My wife does about 30 texts on her iPhone 3Gs, but syncs 2 accounts. She gets about TRIPLE the battery life I get.

So, I am expecting battery life which is at least close to the last generation iPhone.

(Because of the crappy battery life, I am considering selling my Vibrant (already sold my international Galaxy S) and going back to my old iPhone 3Gs, until something better comes out.)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazygamer1:
I guess I didn't explain what I meant very well. I'm getting much worse battery life with JI6 than with JFD, even with all of the known battery drainers (modem, DRM service) removed.

The reason I mention overnight battery life is that it's a good objective test. Why should JI6, when it's just sitting there, use over three times more power than JFD with the same phone configuration (apps, settings, etc.)?

As far as actual use, during the day with my normal use I rarely drop below 50% on JFD but with any of the JI6 ROMs I've tried I typically can't make it through a day without charging. Although, based on what you guys are saying, it seems like that's pretty normal? Did you have better battery life with JFD?

Does anyone have any ideas, other than that things I've mentioned I removed, about why JI6 could be using so much more battery for me than JFD? I'd love to upgrade to get all the little fixes (although I've probably done most of them manually on JFD by now), but the battery life it's so bad that it's holding me back.

Thanks!