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[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alphadog00:
Just to re-iterate what has been said...

There is a beta of 2.2, but there is no official stock 2.2. What your phone has was the beta - many of the ROMs out there are based on this, so you may not "fix" anything by flasing to another 2.2.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pmart317:
I am sorry, is there a link where u can put me in the right direction to downgrade? Thank you. I just want to root my phone because having this 2.2 i have now is nothing special.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] startngate:
Find ODIN One-Click on the Development Section.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jmurph3:
If this stock for you phone, where did you get your phone from and/or what area are you living in?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alphadog00:
JI6 is the Froyo beta that was leaked a month ago.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pmart317:
Hey sorry it is not stock I forgot i put 2.2 froyo on after it was leaked. I am just saying that is my current firmware before I downgrade to eclair 2.1 and then root my phone.

I found the right thing I hope...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=731989
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jmurph3:
I only ask because they said it was stock with the phone.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pmart317:
before I do the Odin3 one-click...is there something i can use to backup my apps on the market that is realible to restore my paid apps.

My phone is not rooted of course so i can not download Titanium backup..

Thanks again guys!

Pmart
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] startngate:
Root the phone if you are going to be flashing ROMs. It's easy enough to do, and Titanium Backup is a must have ... :)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pmart317:
Rooted my phone successfully and I am at 2.1 eclair and i have been reading up on other custom roms to install.

I was looking at Axura, perception, and cognition...but i am a big theme guy and i did not know how to go about like changing the theme for the ROM?

Do i actually install the custom rom first and then find a theme for the custom rom?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] startngate:
Yes, that would be the way to do it.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pmart317:
I intalled Cog the new version and wanted to know how to add Minimalistic mod theme?? There a link on a process to install theme over my cognition?? Thanks
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] startngate:
Well if you are speaking about the themes here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=760106&highlight=Minimalistic+mod+theme

They are (as the post says) all flashable through CWM, which is exactly how you flashed the Cog ROM. Do the same process but select the zip file for the theme. Installs right over the top of the ROM.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pmart317:
hey everyone! I installed Cognition 2.3b6 and was wondering if i have to go back to the stock kernel everytime i want to put a different custom firmware?? Thanks
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diablo009:
Its is a safe bet to go to stock. All ROMs here are more or less developed based on factory settings, and this is got by going back to stock ROM. Going to stock resets phone back to factory level, and erases all traces of old ROM. This also avoids any potential issues that could crop up when u flash a different ROM over an existing custom ROM.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GGXtreme:
If installing through CWM, you should be fine by simply wiping data and cache in CWM. Go back to stock if you have issues after that.
[Fascinate Themes and Apps] Kaessa:
I downloaded the Christmas Theme from Microsoft today, and decided to extract the wallpapers and make wallpapers for my phone, too.

I take no credit for anything besides extracting these, cropping them to size and uploading them for you to download for your phone. Click on the thumbnail of the ones you like, then save the full size picture.

Enjoy. :)
[Fascinate Themes and Apps] durakbane:
thank you, kaessa!
[Fascinate Themes and Apps] themobijew:
any hanukka ones for me? :)
[Fascinate Themes and Apps] Kaessa:
Hanukkah wallpapers for you. :)
[Fascinate Themes and Apps] Zalyia38:
Thanks, very nice.
[Fascinate Themes and Apps] themobijew:
aww thanks :)
[Fascinate Themes and Apps] Bawb3:
Very Nice, thanks!

What are the Image dimensions for the fascinate background if I ever want to make some of my own?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cheehing:
Is anyone getting these errors in Facebook for Android when refreshing their notifications?

Cannot retrieve the notifications. Please try again later. [604/Your statement is not indexable. The WHERE clause must contain an indexable column. Such columns are marked with * in the tables linked from Search: FQL_Tables - Facebook Developers ]

:mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cheehing:
anyone pls help.......
[Galaxy Tab General] crippleb0y:
Hi everyone!

I'm wondering, how risky it is to flash new firmware to the tab? Is it really brickable, I mean, is it possible to really really brick the tab to a point where it's not possible to fix it? I'm asking partly because I'm a rookie, but mostly because it seems that everyone who manages to brick their tab around here, is somehow able to restore it. Or am I mistaken? :confused:

Where I live, the tab has a starting price of $1100. And thats gotta be one of the most expensive bricks in xda history. And if I brick mine, I know I won't be able to resist buying a new one, which adds ut to a $2200 pricetag and a very VERY angry gf.. :eek:

thanks btw to all of you who make this place what it is :)
[Galaxy Tab General] GANJDROID:
As risky as any other device. Simple. The risk doesnt just lay on the devices shoulders, its the user and the rom maker.
[Galaxy Tab General] crippleb0y:
Okay, I'm so confused with the brick-terminology being used here. In all posts regardig new firmware to the tab you'll see at least to guys saying that they bricked their tab. Only to say that they fixed it/unbricked it moments later.

I thought that if you bricked your device, whatever device it is, then it's dead, period. No more usefull than a brick like the ones you'll find in a brick wall, just a hell of a lot more expensive. Heck, the word "unbrick" shouldn't even exist by this definition.

So, let me rephrase:

If I brick my tab, can't I just unbrick it? And if not, why? Is it even possible for the tab to be totally and permanently bricked forever? Is the tab in any way safer to fool around with than other devices? Do we know anyone who have bricked their tab permanently? Should I be afraid of fooling around with my tabs firmware for real?
[Galaxy Tab General] paulshields:
I think it's just a question of perception on the part of the person who "bricked" their device (the "brickie"? :)). If you flash and find that you have what appears to be a dead device then you may well come on here and say "I've bricked my device!". You may then find that it's not bricked at all as there is a way (previously unknown to yourself) to recover. I remember in the old days on here people would pick up "bricked" phones on ebay etc, knowing that quite often they could recover them. It probably still happens...

But devices certainly can get permanently bricked too as you know. Personally, I would only flash if I had confidence in myself that it would work, having read up on the procedure and seen enough working examples. Others may just dive in and see what happens :). Only you can decide if it's worth the risk or not, but these days I think it's quite rare to permanently brick a device if you fully understand the procedures and the risks. A stable recovery ROM makes a big difference. Not sure if the SGT has that yet.
[Galaxy Tab General] risq:
It's in the works, just not quite there yet.

As Paul said, there's always going to be a risk it COULD happen. But following documentation and fully understanding the task at hand before diving in helps to limit the risks to a minimum.
[Galaxy Tab General] crippleb0y:
Thanks to all of you for enlightening me :)
[Galaxy Tab General] digitalmatrixio:
When I was flashing the different files to get calling on my ATT Tab I managed to flash the wrong file and get the device not to boot up but there was still the "download mode" to go into and I was then able to flash the correct file. I find it is very rare to actually "brick" a device requiring the device to be replaced or cracked open & reprogrammed manually. Most of the time now when a device is described as a brick it just won't boot the OS like it is normally supposed to.
[Galaxy Tab General] alias_neo:
Lol @ "brickie" - I guess you have to be British to get that one?

As for "bricking" , quite right, the device isn't "bricked" if it can be fixed by the user.

People have gotten sloppy with the term, but really it means that you could build a house with it if it were fat enough, but it's no more useful than an expensive paperweight.

The worst you can do without bricking is boot-loop/no-boot which can usually be fixed. The point is, if the device shows any signs of life whatsoever, it's usually fixable.
[Galaxy Tab General] spekesel:
I thought I bricked my tab, I got the infamous "phone-!-pc" screen

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Samsung_Galaxy_S_Black_Screen_of_Death.jpg

I thought I was screwed. However, I still had it connected via USB and Odin still running and I saw that the com port popped up. I though, hmmmm

clicky and bam, its flashing.

Got it back.

This was after a stupid botched flash attempt on my part.

So, I think you REALLY gotta mess it up to be proper "bricked"
[Galaxy Tab General] zerocool76:
I did a lots of tries and I thing that is not that easy to brick, but I can give a suggestion: Backup the EFS folder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I deleted by mistake with root explorer the nv_data and relatives backups, and I had a corrupted IMEI that is not a brick but I think is one of the bad things (and hard to recover if not impossible if you don't have a backup) because if the carriers ban double IMEI the phone (tab) will not work + is not legal

Forgot to say: seems that some SGS firmware upgrades corrupted the IMEI too, I didn't see something flashing the TAB, but restoring the EFS folder will fix (almost always) the problems
[Galaxy Tab General] cirion:
I have not tried to brick my GT, but the JM6 gave me a scare... I have been flashing it for a while now.

The one thing you have to give up for now is SWYPE. I se you have a norwegian flag... And norwegian is not included in any flash I have found. So if you ever decide to try flashing. Say goodbye to SWYPE in norwegian for now...
[Galaxy Tab General] crippleb0y:
Yeah, the loss of the Norwegian keyboard is the only thing stopping me from flashing jm6. Lucky for me, I'm very patient.
[Galaxy Tab General] FredBE:
Apparently, you can brick it. I succeeded ! :) :(

I flashed with Odin and a custom made PDA package including boot.bin but no repartition.

Odin flashed without problems but the Tab did not reboot and simply 'died'.

Black screen all the time, no recovery/download mode, not seen by the PC, does not charge on ac/dc (neither the charger or the PDA ever gets hot, no sound on connection, ...).

I'm letting the battery discharge completely (but how long can that take when it's not using any energy...) to test again tomorrow but I will probably RMA it on monday.
[Galaxy Tab General] Beards:
One thing that concerns me is not being able to remove the battery to force the phone to shut down completely.

As an example when I originally 'bricked' my SGS using Kies, no matter how many times I powered the phone it simply refused to go into Recovery or Download mode. All it would do was show me the two icons on screen.

The only way I managed to totally shut the phone down was by removing the battery and wait 30 seconds before returning. Only then would the SGS allow me to access the 3-Button Recovery/Download Mode.

So..... has anyone come across a situation where you needed to remove the battery and if so how did you manage to recover?
[Galaxy Tab General] alias_neo:
The worst I have done is get the device in the "Phone---!----PC" mode where you can't enter "Download Mode". It seems that simply flashing a new PIT file and then forcing it off, it will then enter download mode again.
[Galaxy Tab General] Beards:
A little un-nerving isn't it... I have deep thoughts of not being able to get the Tab to drop out of memory by not being able to remove the battery and flush.
[Galaxy Tab General] appelflap:
I think that when you leave/turn "USB Debugging" on in Applications -> Development, it is fairly save. As long as you are near a computer with adb installed and you have your usb cable within reach, you can reboot the device into recovery with adb reboot recovery or just reboot with adb reboot.

Another way is of course to let the battery run out of power, charge it and reboot.
[Galaxy Tab General] alias_neo:
Are you saying that the Tab will accept an "adb reboot" in it's unresponsive black screen state or some other? I'v not yet come across a state where just holding power didn't turn it off.
[Galaxy Tab General] Beards:
Running down the battery is an option... but it would take an age seeing as you're not doing anything with the phone except looking at two icons on a black screen.

That thought passed me by as well.
[Galaxy Tab General] appelflap:
I did :D. I was fooling around with the button definitions of the tab, I lost all my buttons so to speak (also the powerbutton) and couldn't get into the system. A simple adb reboot got me out of there without any problem.

Yes, I believe adb can connect with the Tab in very unresponsive states and still issue commands. I've seen it also with my old galaxy S. A bad flash and a blank screen still gave me access to the system shell with adb.

My lesson learned is: alway have "USB Debugging" turned on.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] koberko:
This is similar topic to one I have started for Samsung Galaxy: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=853783

So point is to collect all web shops with some interesting accessories on one place, so that is easier to find something for your phone.

I think that it will be nice to make a small collection of various sites and online stores where can be purchased various accessories for XPERIA X8. This way it will be easier to find some accessories and compare prices on various stores.

I have couple of sites where can be bought some stuff, but it will be great if rest of you will suggest some links, and I'll add them in this first post, so that we make nice collection of available stuff for XPERIA X8.

Links can be to collection of products on some web shop, or single product (like on Ebay), but make sure that link is to actual site where that product can be purchased (not some news about upcoming products and similar stuff), and add a short description of product or product collection.

I will make some categories of accessories, so please try to organizes your suggestions in same way, or suggest new categories.

And thanks in advance to all contributers. :):)

P.S. If admins and moderators will agree, it will be nice to make this sticky topic, so that is easily accessible.

P.P.S. If I have made some mistake, please point to it so that I can correct it.

Cases & Pouches

*PDair - Cases & Pouches for XPERIA X8 (collection of cases and pouches for XPERIA X8 along with other accessories for X8 like chargers, screen protectors and car holders)

*Noreve - Leather case (nice leather case in different colors for X8 )

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Cables

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Screen Protectors

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Car Accessories

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Batteries

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Headsets

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Chargers and docks

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Spare parts for XPERIA X8
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] droidjens:
Nice initiative imo. I'm specifically looking for a replacement housing in black. Just curious as this is my first SE phone... is it common to find replacemt housings at all for these phones?

There's already an extended battery available. http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...ony-ericsson-xperia-x8-with-battery-door.html

Haven't bought it myself, so no clue how good/bad it might be. Note that it does bulk up your phone.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] a-k-t-w:
Housing... You mean like replacing the front cover as well as the back? From the looks of it, you'd need to take the whole phone apart with special tools to be able to get the front off.

Oh wut. Why would you? That'd make your phone f**k ugly, and you could always just buy a second battery and carry that around with you. Cheaper option too, you'd think.

Even then, the battery life on this phone is fantastic. Well, compared to an iPhone. My past phones (Sony S500i, W580) could last days without a charge. :P
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] droidjens:
Yep complete housing. I've seen offers for "replacement housings with special tools" for several phones. Seems to be just 4 easily accessible screws. Guess I'll just have to wait and see what shows up.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] zen1k:
Please help to find good & cheap car charger and car holder for Xperia X8 with availability to ship to Estonia.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] a-k-t-w:
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[XPERIA X8 Accessories] Maze_fr:
You just need something to adapt USB on car thing (lighter), and it's easy enought to find. On "dealextreme dot com" website for example.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] musthafapa:
Mesh Case for Xperia X8

Any idea about a Mesh Case for Xperia ? alibaba.com and dhgate.com has some items; but wholesale :(
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] vince_junior:
there are already "back cover" replacements over at ebay. They have the black one. :)

btw, the back cover of my x8 is a little loose, specifically on the part where you stuck your fingernail to open it. with its design, i think the back cover is prone to looseness. i even returned it to the store, and the replacement cover is still the same....anyone who has a problem like this?
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] vince_junior:
is it only my unit? but the back cover of my x8 is a little loose, especially on the part where you insert your fingernail to open it. i returned it to the store where i bought it, and since there was no problem with the unit itself, they just replaced the back cover. but the problem is still the same. has anyone got the same problem?

also, anyone here in the philippines who knows where to buy jelly case or leather case for x8? i visited some stores recently and they don't have any yet....

thanks!
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] mddelala:
My cover is "squeaky" it hasn't got a perfect fit.

I supposed this would happen if I started playing with firmware updates and such :D
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] Maze_fr:
I have that kind of problem too, but because it doesn't "hold" the battery correctly.

So sometimes the battery moves and I have to open the phone to put the battery back in place to turn on the phone again...

On that subject, does anyone know where to find complete faceplate / cover for X8 ?
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] droidjens:
This one popped up in my xperia alerts the other day:

http://www.eketshop.com/goods.php?id=3342

I want one, but I have no experience with the shop, nor have I ever heard of it before. Anyone got any experience ordering from eketshop?

Think I've seen white housings several places, so those shouldn't be too hard to find on a more known site.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] Maze_fr:
Great ! The black one, exactly the one I want.

I keep the link.

I don't know if I'll order this month, but when I'll do it, I'll tell if they are good here.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] droidjens:
Figured I could afford to risk $31 to find out if it's kosher or not.

Ordered this friday, waiting for item to ship. Will let you know if it shows up or not.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] refract:
wow, exactly what I was looking for

let me know if it's fake or not
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] kinabog:
try parksquare makati. i just bought jellycase there...and also rubberized dotted back panel. :)
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] flyingteddy:
Keep us updated please!

Wanting to get a black housing as well.

Found ecaseshop.com but the reviews say it's pretty much a scam, cheap quality.

Let's hope what you ordered is better...
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] droidjens:
It's been a week since I've ordered, and current status is:

"Confirmed,Payed,

Unshipped

"

I'm quite sceptical tbh. But then again, I knew it was a gamble. I'm in no hurry tho, so guess I'll give it a couple weeks before starting to pester PayPal for my money back. I'm checking the order daily, and will update if anything change.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] flyingteddy:
I'm sure you'll get the product, eventually...but I'm suspicious of their customer service and product quality.

Thanks for taking the plunge for us, I really hope your money spent is worth the wait.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] droidjens:
Was hoping the "non-OEM"-part held some truth. But who knows? :)
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] thomaszq:
Is it already arrived ?

i wanna buy it too, so i was wondering.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] Redpik:
Yeah, I hate my back cover too. Makes noise when I press the screen and hold it.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] thomaszq:
Mine too, it's horrible
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] athan24_xda:
Yeah I have on my x8 too, the loose notch is on the upper left when facing the phone. What I did is I bought a jelly case to avoid its "squeeking" sound, plus it helps to protect my phone. :)
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] athan24_xda:
@vince_junior - I bought my x8 jelly case at sulit.com.ph, it fits perfectly. Its a local online store here in the philippines, there are some that sell it for Php150, other are for Php300. I bought mine at Php300.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] DroidDotBot:
UK

got 5 screen protectors ( big enough to do any phone! ) for £6 - O2 shop

got in car charger for nok6800*, for £5 ( local poundshoppe type premisis)

( got car usb + Blackberry lead = but that combo, sticks out too-far for me)

velcro on pink rear cover, for in-car ( mating velcro is positioned for sat-nav)

blue cover is for mobile use. ( was supplied as 'DarkBlue/Pink' :) )
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] vince_junior:
thanks bro. already got mine at sulit also.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] droidjens:
Regarding my order of a black housing from eketshop,

I just recieved an e-mail from PayPal saying I have recieved a refund from eketshop. My order is cancelled. Money has not yet arrived in my account, but I'm sure that's just a matter of time. I did not ask for this or file any complaints with PayPal, so guess they simply wasn't able to get a hold of the housings.

Slightly disappointed, but happy it didn't turn out to be a complete rip-off. Guess my phone will stay white.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] flyingteddy:
does anyone know what screws xperia x8 uses? T4, T5, or T6
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] flyingteddy:
Anyway I'm sick of the white housing so went ahead and bought the black one from ebay.

Does anyone know how to dismantle the phone?

I tried today, can't figure out how to remove the LCD screen off the front cover. Any ideas?
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] a-k-t-w:
Did the housing not have any instructions or tools or anything?
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] flyingteddy:
No.

I managed to get the LCD off...but it seems like the touch sensor screen is glued to the front housing. I'm not gonna go any further, unless somebody have any advice. Looks like I'll be stuck with white after all.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] thomaszq:
Does anyone know where to buy a screwdriver for the screws that xperia x8 uses?

DX or something?
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] thomaszq:
SE x8 black housing at dixcase.com

http://www.dixcase.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-housing-case-cover-black-p-3761.html

Ordered this friday with paypal, waiting for item to ship. Will let you know if it shows up or not.

The description says that "open SE tools" are in the package, so i hope they are included.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] guitarded068:
cool. i need a black housing.
[XPERIA X8 Accessories] He3aBuCuM:
Usefull thread. :)

My only accessory is hard silicon case and original headset. :)