yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] ZoinksS2k:
Looks normal except for permissions on bml12

# ls -l /dev/block/bml*
ls -l /dev/block/bml*
brw------- root root 137, 0 2010-12-18 07:47 bml0!c
brw------- root root 137, 1 2010-12-18 07:47 bml1
brw------- root root 137, 10 2010-12-18 07:47 bml10
brw------- root root 137, 11 2010-12-18 07:47 bml11
brw-r--r-- radio radio 137, 12 2010-12-18 07:47 bml12
brw------- root root 137, 2 2010-12-18 07:47 bml2
brw------- root root 137, 3 2010-12-18 07:47 bml3
brw------- root root 137, 4 2010-12-18 07:47 bml4
brw------- root root 137, 5 2010-12-18 07:47 bml5
brw------- root root 137, 6 2010-12-18 07:47 bml6
brw------- root root 137, 7 2010-12-18 07:47 bml7
brw------- root root 137, 8 2010-12-18 07:47 bml8
brw------- root root 137, 9 2010-12-18 07:47 bml9

ls -l /dev/block/stl*
brw------- root root 138, 1 2010-12-18 07:47 stl1
brw------- root root 138, 10 2010-12-18 07:47 stl10
brw------- root root 138, 11 2010-12-18 07:47 stl11
brw------- root root 138, 12 2010-12-18 07:47 stl12
brw------- root root 138, 2 2010-12-18 07:47 stl2
brw------- root root 138, 3 2010-12-18 07:47 stl3
brw------- root root 138, 4 2010-12-18 07:47 stl4
brw------- root root 138, 5 2010-12-18 07:47 stl5
brw------- root root 138, 6 2010-12-18 07:47 stl6
brw------- root root 138, 7 2010-12-18 07:47 stl7
brw------- root root 138, 8 2010-12-18 07:47 stl8
brw------- root root 138, 9 2010-12-18 07:47 stl9

My Captivate has :

brw-rw-rw- radio radio 137, 12 2010-12-18 08:05 bml12

While this doesn't address the lack of data in the dump, it explains why GPS isn't working after the flash assuming that the cache files are written in this "partition."

Any guidance on changing the permissions here? I'm having trouble doing so.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] Ikyo:
Try this and let me know if it works: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=511UCOW1
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] ZoinksS2k:
It is empty as well.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] Ikyo:
Okay, that is a dump from my Epic. So it appears that no matter how we dump it, it is going to be empty.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] maniac3389:
Its a long shot, but try putting it into airplane mode before capture?

Edit: The bml12 is the same on my AT&T Tab as well as Captivate

Edit: Have you guys looked at the VZW and Sprint Galaxy S forums to see if they have any guidance? In a quick search I didn't find anything there, but it may be worth looking closer.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] ZoinksS2k:
Thanks for the assist.

View attachment pit.zip
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] ZoinksS2k:
So an obvious difference is permissions between the Captivate and the inserted modem.

Captivate:

brw-rw-rw- radio radio 137, 12 2010-12-18 08:05 bml12

Sprint Tab:

brw-r--r-- radio radio 137, 12 2010-12-18 07:47 bml12

Showing my lack of skill, I'm unable to change the permissions on the Tab. How would one accomplish this? Sorry folks, I'm in IT but I'm the boss :)

I'm postulating that changing the permission to RW will allow the GPS cache files to be written and potentially fix the last remaining problem.

The 3G connectivity is good with the Epic modem. Well, at least equally craptastic. Shame on you Sprint for not releasing a WiMax Tab.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] maniac3389:
lol, that was an eye-opening experience.

Try this in the shell:

su
chmod 0666 /dev/block/bml12

That should grant the right permissions. (Actually was just reading about permissions last week, most of my work is on Mac systems, so I dabble in Unix from time to time.)

Here is a reference.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] ZoinksS2k:
Well, crap. I thought it was more complicated than using chmod. I feel silly...

Anyhoo, changing the permissions didn't fix GPS.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] pbruck:
Hello Rotohammer,

today i had a very bad experience with my (European) Tab.

Running JMA (upgraded with your prerooted Package from JM6).

At first my Tab "forgot" all APN Settings and at next it losts all SMS/MMS and some Apps works strange.

So i planned to reflash it.

But before i wanted to test your Backup and Restore (had made an complete Rotobackup on 14. Dez.).

So i flashed all back. And it works great :D :D

So i thank you very much for this absolutely great Thing.

Your the Man!!!!

Thanks a lot.... :p

For the next days (or longer) i will work with the restored ROM.

If everything goes right.

Will have a look, if it once again looses Settings or Data.

Strange :confused:
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] SonicTab:
Using heimdall 1.1 to restore a rotobackup does not seem to flash back the original Modem.bin?
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] rotohammer:
Thats correct, theres a bug in Heimdall 1.1. Upgrade to a newer version and you'll be all set.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] pbruck:
I have flashed with Odin 1.7 and everything goes well :D
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] rotohammer:
Nope, no one has. Theres a difference between the CDMA and GSM phones and how the radio is stored.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] SonicTab:
The heimdall site only shows 1.1 :

http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/

Seen a post about compiling a fix, but any links to an updated 1.1.1 exe?

Thanks for this method.

I solved the modem issue anyhow using odin to do a 2nd flash, but for other users might be worth pointing them to a updated heimdall.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] sedde:
On the JMC i cant tar inside the device.

Nevermind i didnt had my busybox to tar.

Thanks anyhow.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] kromosto:
or if you have superoneclick rooting it has adb in it
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] kromosto:
also i thank rotohammer for this great backup method
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] gpf_drizit:
Thanks kromosto and sedde now I'm on the same page, I'm just getting into the technical end of android now as my wife wants to replace her iphone with this tablet... so it needs to be updated. On the other hand I don't trust my self not to screw it up. Thanks Roto I feel much more warm and fuzzy about starting to flash things, I'll just stay away from boot loaders. Now I just need to find some stright forward instructions to go from stock JJ6 to JMC but that's for another thread.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] letolkki:
Rotohammer,

why in your instructions for flashing is efs.rfs not on the command line, nor is the .pit file or the secondary boot loader (at least thats what I think the Sbl.bin is). Are these not necessary?

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] rotohammer:
There isn't anything that typically messes up your /efs partition or your Sbl, so I would try to flash it if chances are its %99.9999 fine. You only put yourself at risk.

I only flash what I have to flash, nothing more.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] msgfromside3:
@roto

another noob question. With the latest finding about the "signed", can your backup/restore method allows me to go back to the stock and redo JMC without "signed"? I don't think it does (at least from my interpretation of what you are backing up and limited knowledge in what is being affected by "signed"), but just want to double check.

Thanks - yes, I will hit the "thanks" with your reply. :)

PS: what i meant by "without \"signed\"" was that with extra work to get around it with already available instruction.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] pbruck:
Hey Dude.

If you want to thank him (and you have more than one reason to do this!) do it!!!

And dont make your pushing of Thanks Button depending to his answer!

What a bad behaviour :mad:
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] msgfromside3:
cool down, dude. i was just saying i will hit "thanks" button on his reply as a response to his signature. not sure why you are all heat up.

just to be clear, i have enough respect for roto's work.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] rotohammer:
Not right now, but it may become important in the future when we develop a fix. Definitely hang on to those backups.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] rotohammer:
He said that in jest, not to be interpreted literally :)
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] msgfromside3:
Thanks, roto. Now I will have to make triple backups of them. :)
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] Ronis_BR:
Hi fellows,

I have three questions:

1) as stated before, one needs to root the tab to complete backup process. So we are saving a hacked ROM instead stock one. Is there a way to backup the ROM without rooting the device?

2) I have installed tons of apps here. If I execute this backup procedure and, in the future, I decide to flash it, it seems very reasonable that all my apps and configurations will be restored. But what will happen then if I execute a factory reset? Will I get the stock ROM again? Will the root procedure be reverted?

3) Finally, my tab is from Vivo (Brazil). It is GSM. How can I assure that the partitions numbers are the same as described at backup procedure?

Thanks!!
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] acolwill:
1) Nope.

2) If you flash a non-rooted rom, then your tab won't be rooted, just the same as any other android device.

3) AFAIK, all tabs have the same partitioning.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] M3xital:
adb shell su -c "tar -czvf /sdcard/data.tar.gz /data"

Using this command I'm getting this

MacBook-Pro:platform-tools M3xital$ ./adb shell su -c "tar -czvf /sdcard/data.tar.gz /data"tar: not found

Same result doing it with my PC

I have Busybox from market on my Tab.

edit:

Thanks to Chainfire now it worked. Used "busybox tar" instead of "tar".
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] rainbow ng:
:D:D:D

Thanks RotoHammer,

It really great! I follow your 1st post to do a backup and use odlin to flash back, it really work like a charm!!!

I have make sereval backup of different rom. Now it is easy for to switch between them just like ghost..;););)

You give me the confidence to flash everything on my TAB now. Its wonderful!!:p

Really Great Job!!!
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] pphatde:
Thank you for this procedure to backup my Tab.

I was wondering if I could do the same to backup another phone ROM ( Galaxy 3 actually ) ?
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] KarlMarsh:
Thank you for working out this backup method.

After making some changes to my path statement on my windows XP machine I was able to get the script to run. All of the files get pulled back over except data.tar.gz . I get an error when that file attempts to be created.

Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?

What does data.tar.gz contain? Is it just user date or would it be necessary to restore my stock firmware?

TIA

Edit - Figured it out. Had to install busybox from the market even though I already had the "Titanium Backup friendly version" of Busybox installed.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] dudyk:
There is a way to backup without rooting, using the manual method of rageagainstthecage to get adb to work as root and then backing up, it does not change your system.

I think that in my tab there's a different partition setup or something else is weird.

My kernel image has the string "framework.odex", which I don't believe it should.

The PIT info tool says the kernel should be 3 MB, and it's almost 8...

Now that I think about it (and used a calculator to make sure) the sizes of all the partitions are times 2 the PIT information...

does this make sense?
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] MaxiJavi:
Restoring a roto backup

Ummm ...

I accidentally wiped my JME V2, so I have now flashed JME V4.

I thought I would just be able able to do a :

adb push data.tar.gz /sdcard/data.tar.gz

adb shell su -c "tar -zxvf /sdcard/data.tar.gz"

adb reboot

But on the restart everything seems to be force closing on me.

EDIT : I didn't have Heimdal working, after I got it working and flashed the data.rfs all is good :-)
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] JeffR714:
I need some help! Every time I've asked I've gotten it my galaxy tab is rooted yet I can't get an adb shell (the pound or tic tac toe sign will not come up) I just get the dollar sign I want to use roto backup but can't get the root. I installed and reinstalled the drivers but still the same Can someone please help me on this?
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] JeffR714:
Oh one more thing I can get adb through terminal emulator just wanted to point that out
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] b0ricuaguerrero:
when you adb shell . next thing you type is su. yo have to accept the superuser permission from your tab
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] JeffR714:
I know after I type su I get permission denied! Super frustrating any other tips or help? It would be appreciated
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] KLLSWITCH:
then your not rooted.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] roy8846:
Help I get File system is read only in cmd.. I accept the SU requests but then cmd says failed the file system is read only??

EDIT :: I am a noob lol , I had the Tab connected as system storage ;)
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] neuropass:
can someone explain how to use it? I don't get it.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] TheGrammarFreak:
Execute the commands in the first post

Sent from my HTC Legend
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] neuropass:
What about the 1 click app backup that rotohammer was talking about ?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] o0k00l:
I changed my shortcut on launcher pro dock... Now I want to switch back to phone and message shortcuts which show no. Of missed calls and message... But I don't know how to do it

.. any help?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] naveen_reloaded:
long press on the icon.... and change it
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] o0k00l:
Can you share complete location of shortcut?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] naveen_reloaded:
long press > change shortcut >activities > messaging > choose the first one under it

this will link it to message..

long press > change shortcut >activities >phonebook> xxxxxxxxxxxx.dialerentry

this will link to dialer
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] tetracortica:
o while we are at it,

do you know which activity i should look for if i want a one-touch on/off for GPS? i just couldn't figure it out myself from that huge list, thanks
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Lord Takyon:
Just leave GPS on, it uses no juice when it is not active.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Buddha:
^ use @Lord Takyon's advice ;)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] o0k00l:
SOrry for replying so late but i never got this thing working ..

And for now i am using handcent and atakephone can i make there shortcut in DOCK for unread count .. ??
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] o0k00l:
Any help

Sent from my X10i
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Buddha:
in the LP options, you can add Gmail counter, and all default counter :D
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] o0k00l:
Sorry thats not my query ..
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] simacid:
Why don't you just uninstall it and install it again. That's gonna solve your problem for sure :D
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] kaosdroid:
go to data/data then launcherpro and delete all file you find in folder

but don't delete folder just file and restart launcher you got it by default
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] jimakos29:
or like simacid said uninstall re-install and ta-dam
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] kaosdroid:
freex10.cyantheme.58bb:-)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] -Aatif-:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=14016863#post14016863
[G Tablet General] fyyzer:
For what it's worth I sideloaded the Verizon NFL Mobile app on the gtablet and from what I can tell it's plays the videos and accesses all the content. This is going to be great for this extended Thanksgiving football holiday!

(no I won't post the apk but it's "out there" if you look)
[G Tablet General] GrimDefamation:
Great find, just installed and running perfectly. Gotta love the Ravens 2 defensive TDs in 11 seconds : )
[G Tablet General] akodoreign:
Yup, Nice find :)
[G Tablet General] Crimton:
that's weird because when I tried it about a week ago it said this is not a verizon phone and it wouldn't work
[G Tablet General] iSuck:
What ROM are you using cuz I'm on rothnic 1.0 and NFL mobile just hangs on the splash screen.
[G Tablet General] akodoreign:
TnT lite 2.0
[G Tablet General] shdwknt:
how did you get past the gps issue?? I cant find the gps spoofer to install on the device
[G Tablet General] insight3fl:
I am on 2.00 and it just hangs on the "loading" with the nfl logo in the middle of the screen? (What version number is working?)
[G Tablet General] fyyzer:
I'm running 2.5.1 on TNT Lite 2.0 and it runs flawlessly.
[G Tablet General] Crimton:
still doesn't work for me, nfl mobile 2.5. says error not a verizon device.
[G Tablet General] Butch1326:
I'm on stock TnT 1.01 and it works fine for me. I downloaded from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=779831&page=25

I changed the filename from nfl(4).apk to nfl.apk, sideloaded the file via USB to gtablet, then installed. You will be prompted to agree to the terms & conditions, then enjoy.
[G Tablet General] mrlytemeup:
That dosen't work anymore either.. I guess it's over for the year....

Swyped from Evo using Tapatalk Pro
[G Tablet General] rodzero:
just a heads up, i just used that link and installed the nfl mobile on my gtablet. everything seemed to go fine also, until it loaded the main app (was able to accept the terms of the service). now it wont load past the main loading screen.

im running vegan b3, fwiw. ah well.
[G Tablet General] Butch1326:
On December 2nd (why I remember the date is that the Eagles played Houston on Thursday Night Football), Verizon disabled the connection coming from non-Verizon users (e.g. over Wifi connections). I go to myP2P.eu to find the games (and NFL RedZone) online. Most of the web links for each game on Sunday will appear at game time (around 1pm EDT).
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhickman:
With the stock Rom I connect to 2 gmail account and once exchange account ( work.)

With Virtious 0.7.0, gmail works, but exchange will only sync email with no push. Also calendars and contacts will not sync.

With CM6.1 RC2, gmail also works, but exchange will not even connect. I keep on getting errors that the server is not available.

Ideas?

Thanks.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chuy08:
Did you wipe your device when changing roms? I am using CM RC2 with one gmail and one exchange and have no problems.

Exchange 2003 btw.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhickman:
Yes. Eveerything was wiped.

I. Restored to original from backup and exchange works fine.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidcues:
ive been on both virtuous .7 and cm6 rc2 and i have been using exchange HEAVILY all day. Absolutely no problems. I think you need to start over from scratch.

Exchange is working purrfectly

htc vision
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhickman:
I wiped the device and reinstalled stock. Exchange works fine.

I wiped again and the above problems show up.

The error on CM6.1 RC2 is during checking incoming server settings, with the message "Setup could not finish, unable to open connection to server."

ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anotherdroid:
what are you using to sign your APKs? auto-sign?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] beatalliance:
Yeah i'm using auto-sign. Works a dream.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anotherdroid:
you're a peach for replying. thanks.
[Vibrant General] xriderx66:
If there's a ota update and I want to update without being soft bricked... can I go on my one click lag fix undo lag fix undo root and still be able to update without a soft brick?
[Vibrant General] KerryG:
Nothing is going to make absolutely sure nothing goes wrong. Plenty of people who had never even rooted their phones had issues with the last original OTA. Its always safer to be as close to stock as possible when doing an OTA update just to be safe though.

Personally, the custom roms are already so stable and well done I can't imagine waiting for the TMO official update. I'm currently running Axura 2.0.5...feeling the Froyo love on a super fast rom. Nothing that comes from TMO is going to be close to this in performance.
[Vibrant General] Dammit2Hell:
I agree. I waited on T-Mo and waited on them. Finally said screw it and flashed Axura. Amazing rom. I will not go to an official rom unless it will clean my house for me.
[Vibrant General] xriderx66:
Okay thanks for the help can you link me to the rom your using? And when I do flash a new rom.. do I lose my apps and everything
[Vibrant General] chichu_9:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=821468, Do a titanium backup and restore for Apps.

Do a search on this page for Titanium Backup Procedure.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=732458
[Desire General] leecavturbo:
Is there a system clean up? My phone just gets slower and miss behaves
[Desire General] aticatac:
As far as I know there is no tool to defrag an Android phone.

Also, defragmentation is for magnetic devices only to keep data near to the read / write head. It will only shorten the lifespan of your phone.

To keep it short, there is no performance issue due to fragmentation, because there are no moving parts.

Try cleaning the system's caches.

Peter
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] deckoff:
Hi

I plan to move from HD2 to desire HD.

What I need is an app, that can filter calls and sms from specific contacts. Of course, there are lots of these already. What I used to have with WM is the ability co completely hide the incoming call( ignore function) All apps I have tried so far will clear the call log, silience it, but when the actual call is happening, the call screen will show up( with the pictue of the caller and so on... I want this hidden as well

So, I look for fresh ideas. I tried all apps on my HD2 (SDcard Android, of course) and I suppose there might be difference in the app behaviour n the actual Desire HD. Any suggestions welcome ;) and I hope the topic will be useful to others than me..:)

PS I know about the send to voicemail function - I want the ring to go on , just like tke one calling to thing I am in a cinema or not hearing my phone, not to hang up the call
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sanghaviraj:
I to hv moved from Wm to android. N this is first app I hv searched with no results kindly help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bahus911:
i am looking for an alternative too, i try all the aplications on market ( black list, call filter, etc) no ignore function
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Grant Barker:
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[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Gajet:
If you select delete from the menu, it will ask you if you mean that one, all future or all.
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Grant Barker:
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[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Gajet:
Works fine for me. Must be something to do with how they are synced.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaoticallysweet:
I am going crazy trying to root my friend’s Evo, I did mine so long ago using toast 1+ 2 method; which is a breeze compared to the unrevoked 3.21. I have tried everything to get the re-flash tool to move past : waiting for device:

I have tried:

1.	downloaded HTC sync, but did not run it.

2.	Running HTC sync, reboot, and then uninstall

3.	Turning of anti-virus on computer

4.	Switching USB cords

Nothing has worked…… Please help!

The hboot is 0.97, which should be rootable.

Thanks in advance