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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soyatti:
solution from www google com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=078232a74455bbf0&hl=en

(sorry, xda don't let me to post links)

OK, I managed to fix this. I'll post the answer because this was buried deep and is a pain.

Answer is here:

http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-926771.html

The relevant text is below. One thing I'd say is that the link is a bit vague on how to do the conversion. You need to put your SMSC number in the page, clear the rest of the info and press convert. You then need to ignore the numbers after 11.

For example, my vodafone +447785016005 goes to 0791447758100650110000910000AA00, which shortens to 079144775810065011. Go to the *#*#4636#*#* menu and put that in SMSC and hit update. Messages now send!!!. Hopefully I can save someone else the grief I've had all day...

"
to update the SMSC in android,

the number first need to be encoded

please use below url to encode the SMSC

http://www.twit88.com/home/utility/sms-pdu-encode-decode

for example, if your SMSC is number is +4531300000,

after encode, it is 0691541303000011

put this in the info page, and it will work.
"
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rooflessatrium:
Hey, so I've been having the same problem with my shinny new stock LG G2x that I recieved as an easter present. I realize that its not the same phone as in the thread, and its not rooted, but its still running 2.2.2 Android so I assumed the ideology would be the same, I'm on a foreign exchange in Italy and I've been usin TIM (smsc +393359609600) and I've been having no luck using the converted PDU or just putting in the number using the *#*#4636#*#* or the **5005*7672*[number] methods in my phone settings when I click refresh next to the smsc a PDU number comes up, 002B003300390033003300350039003600300039003600300030, in the text box, so I'm assuming my phone needs a PDU number for the smsc, but what number I still don't know and was hoping you could help.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ulidtko:
For me, the much simpler and robust solution using AT commands worked flawlessly.

There is AT+CSCA command which does exactly this: setting SMS service number. Example usage:

AT+CSCA?
+CMS ERROR: 330

AT+CSCA="+380910440601",145
OK

AT+CSCA?
+CSCA: "+380910440601", 145
OK

This should work on virtually every device, not nesessarily Android one. You just need to connect to its console in modem mode, as usual with all AT commands.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toonlight:
I would like to do this, but how do you "connect to its console in modem mode"? I'm using a Galaxy Nexus.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DreddyI:
if still needed.

translate[dot]google[dot]com/translate?sl=ru&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.androidfan.ru%2Findex.php%3Fshowtopic%3D2957&act=url

this guide was usefull for me. and as always - you're doing it at your own risk

cant post link. sorry =(
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omkarsansare:
Smsc error for android solved

I have Easy solutions 4 this

I) Put ur SIM CARD {say SIM 1} in non android phone and simply fill ur operators SMSC from non android mobile to ur SIM CARD

It avoids that encode decode process :)

II) Or

i) Put other Sim card {Say SIM 2} (but "SAME" carrier/operator) in ur phone

dial *#*#4636#*#* n click refresh (dont click update or u will end up with that card too i.e. SIM 2 )

ii)After clicking refresh u will c a no just note down that no

iii)Put ur SIM i.e. SIM 1 in android phone

iv)dial *#*#4636#*#* n write that copied no in the box SMSC

v)now click update

U R DONE

D 1st trick Work 4 me ..............!

hit thnx if i helped u :rolleyes:
[HD2 General] ceralon:
Yep. I bricked my HD2 by flashing the 51. Last night, half asleep I did it. I was running droid for about 2 weeks no issues. Phone is dead, won't power on. Tmobiles policy is because I didn't buy the phone from them, they will not warranty it. HTC service center is opened M-F.. If they dont want to fix it, anyone know of any online sources that would like to fix this?

Phone is completely bricked, doesn't power on. No led lights. Seems loader / spl is gone. Paper weight. I know theres 10000 threads about bricks, but I didn't see any about repair centers or reputable members of this great community who are unbricking them. Any ideas?
[HD2 General] swiss420:
Sorry to hear that. Others might know how to get it back up running but in case no one does. Not sure how it is in the States but in Switzerland I never had luck with Official HTC Repair Centers. They might be able to fix something realy easy like doing a hardreset. ;) but they always quoted me a huge price to fix anything else. Basically replacing it for the original full price. For about a third of that I was able to buy a new one on Ebay. Got my last T-Mobile HD2 for $242. If your old one is still in good cosmetic condition you can still sell if for parts and get atleast $120 to $200 depending on how you do it. The HD2 Screen and Digitizer is worth allot of money because its so big. But I hope you find someone that knows how to fix it. Good luck.
[HD2 General] ashasaur:
Yeah your HD2 is completely and hopelessly bricked if you flashed a .51 radio. Currently there is no way that we know of to recover from this, other than sending it to HTC and letting them fix/or replace it. You are looking at around 150USD +/- if in warranty, and God knows how much if you aren't. Don't be sleepy and flash kids!
[HD2 General] ceralon:
Wow,

Even with JTAG there is no way to recover? That is such fail on HTC behalf...

I know that its negligence on my behalf for flashing it, but the fact that it bricks the devices like this is just o_O

And if the phone is under warranty .. lets say power goes out when flashing an official tmo rom.. wouldnt it brick in the same sense?
[HD2 General] samsamuel:
yes jtag willdo it, but its about 100 dollars for the kit, and you have to totally dismantle the phone.
[HD2 General] nznewb:
I've used the Riff-Box to un-brick my HD2 but I'm no electrical engineer. There are some engineers at the following link (hxxp://preview.tinyurl.com/25unuds) that offer to repair a range of devices. Hope you find someone local :)
[HD2 General] ceralon:
ty. There are two local people here in the usa :)

Thanks!!
[HD2 General] PJHORN:
I bought my phone on craigslist with a cracked screen.. I also bricked my phone from flashin .51 without paying attention..

I called HTC and told her directly what I did, she told me they could fix it with no problem.. and that it would be between $50 and $170..

When they got the phone, she told me they had to replace the motherboard in my phone and would do it for free as long as I paid for the cracked screen, which was $120.

I have my phone back now, good as new
[HD2 General] ceralon:
How long did the warranty process and shipping take?

Did you have a different SPL? Because I was running droid on mine.

But if I tried to flash to the .51 wouldnt this reset the spl?
[HD2 General] samsamuel:
i suspect htc use screens and boards pre assembled when doing repairs. a friend had his cracked glass repaired (paid repair by htc) and i sent mine in with a faulty usb port(so new board, screen fine) and in both cases we got new boards and screens, but the back of the phone was the same.(both have full body zag, still in place, but not on the screen, plus new imei numbers.)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Joeriginal:
I updated my rom to the Believo and I cant find my stock htc Scrolling news widget, which I really liked. Is there a way I can get it back without wiping, and just installing an APK, and if so where can i find said APK? Thanks in advance for your help.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] derekwilkinson:
find it in another rom (stock) and push it to system/app
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Hi,

Do you have an external battery for the Galaxy Tab? I was thinking of getting this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=219600407&pf_rd_i=468294

What do you guys think?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Garret:
It looks good and the price is attractive :)

I bought a similar battery 6-8 months ago for my laptop and it can also charge my psp, phones, pretty much everything :)

However, only buy it if you have a real use for it, such as travelling a lot ^^
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Croak:
Just keep in mind that at 750mA output, it won't charge the Tab while the Tab is in use. It'll spread the drain a bit, you will get more time out of the device, but it's not ideal.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Which one do you think would be a good solution? Is 1A output enough? Or maybe there is someone that could recommend a specific battery..?

I wil have to tavel a lot the next few months with lots of time spent in the airport waiting for connecting flights.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Specialosio:
The galaxy tab need a 2A output...
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] foxmeister:
It doesn't *need* 2A output - it just charges so much faster with it.

My MiniGorilla battery can charge my Tab, but does so very slowly and indeed works better if the Tab is off.

Regards,

Dave
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
But does the battery handle the running tab? I mean does the battery of the tab discharge when it is on and used, while connected to the battery?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Croak:
This one doesn't look half-bad, specs wise:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875998388

1.5A output is nice. Sadly, doesn't look like it comes with a car charger adapter for itself as well.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] foxmeister:
I've not really test it whilst using the Tab. I'll give it a try at some point.

Regards,

Dave
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Indeed not bad.

And, foxmeister, I am curious of the outcome if you test this with the tab running.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] foxmeister:
Ok, this morning my Tab had around 34% battery left.

I decided to watch some video streamed from my Tab to my PC via AllShare, and decided to try this whilst connected to my MiniGorilla rather than the mains.

I watched in total around 40 minutes of video, but it was off and on as I was doing other things at the time, including popping out to the shops for a while.

In total it took me two hours to finish, and in that time the Tab went from 34% to 54% charged.

Of course, this was screen off, so later on I'll try playing a video directly on the Tab and see how that affects the charging from my MiniGorilla. In the meantime, I'll set my Tab to keep the screen on for an hour and stream some music from Spotify and see how that affects it.

Regards,

Dave
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Thanks. Much appreciated. I will be waiting on info from your side.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] foxmeister:
Ok, so I tried this and the battery did drain around 5% in an hour with the screen on (auto brightness), and streaming Spotify through the internal speakers.

This would give the Tab around 20 hours worth of continuous use before draining completely.

So at this load, the MiniGorilla doesn't provide enough current to charge the Tab, but does considerably slow the rate of discharge. In addition, since the MiniGorilla is rated at 9000mAh, I'd imagine it would still have some charge in it at the point the Tab fully discharged.

This would definitely keep me going on a long haul flight, so I'm happy with it.

Regards,

Dave
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Good infornation. This helps in making a decision.

Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] haythams:
Can we use HTC chargers to charge the tab?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Yes, it should work...
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] foxmeister:
Yes, but it will charge slowly.......

Regards,

Dave
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Any other experiences with external batteries?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] aussiebum:
EDIT: nevermind my previous post - I can confirm that the Energizer XPAL XP8000 with the Energizer PC007 ipad charge adapter DOES charge the Galaxy Tab (it's rated at 5V@1A).

The Tab will think it's connected to a PC, and the battery status will say "Not Charging", but Circular Battery Indicator widget went from 58% -> 60% over 20mins approx, so it is in fact charging.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] foxmeister:
It thinks it is a PC, and according to the battery icon it isn't charging, though in reality it is.

I suggest that your XPal is probably charging it too - leave it connected a couple of hours with the Tab asleep and you should see that the battery charge goes up.

Regards,

Dave
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Croak:
THIS one looks interesting. Up to 2.1A output, and an 8200mAh battery (bit over double the size of the Tab's). Then again, at 233g, it weighs about 75% as much as the Tab itself. :)

http://www.phonesuit.com/products/Primo_Power_Core_Battery_Pack-44-10.html
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] misticjeff:
Pre-Ordered one last night... hoping for good things!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
A bit too expensive, isn't it?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] schmolch:
On a german board someone disassembled the samsung charger and says that the 2 data-wires are not empty as usual but connected to 5v over a 33k resistor.

Therefore no charger should work no matter how powerfull cause their data-wires are not connected this way.

I just got my old belkin usb hub out which has 3,5amps and indeed my tab does not charge with it, it even discharges.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Any news when you are going to receive it?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] bisto321:
Mine charges fine from a USB port. Takes longer, but then my USB port is not rated at 2amps, so I would expect it to.

I have also seen that article about stripping down chargers and making up leads with resistors in, a good idea I think.

If the idea is to get a load of noobs to badly modify perfectly good chargers and set fire to their homes.

Your belkin thing is a hub yes? try connecting it directly to a USB port on a PC, even if the batt widget say's 'no charge' - with the screen off it will soon creep up.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] schmolch:
i already did the modifications to a usb extension cable and my tab does charge from any usb-port now.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] murphycr:
That is actually part of the USB specification for high current devices. It allows chargers to 'broadcast' that they can supply a certain amount of current without actually using a microprocessor. Most high current chargers will have a similar configuration.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] schmolch:
Now it all makes sense, thanks for that information.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] jay_jay_n:
i've been using my new trent one that i bought for my ipad and just have it in a leather holster

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003690Q42/ref=oss_product

bought it for $38 shipped

but sucks that it seems to only trickle charge it so as long as the tab is off it charges slowly
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Tiamath99:
it gives only 750 mah, will it charge the tab?

I buyed the zagg in ebay for much less than the retail price.

It has 6000 mah capacity and gives 2 amp
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] misticjeff:
Received this today and it's fantastic!! I had previously ordered two Zagg Sparq units (both showed up faulty) and the construction was sub par.

This unit is very nice, very compact for it's capacity and abilities and the price was very good ($10 off, so $95 shipped) Charged it fully and it does indeed charge the tab without issue.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] pdiddy666:
misticJeff,

Which did you get and where did you get it? phonesuit i hope...

updated:

nm, found your previous post. [phonesuit]... please keep posting your results as you find them.

how many full charges can you get out of it?

how long does it retain charge?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] leginag:
Did you just get a third Sparq? Or are you talking about a different thing you just bought?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] ywk69:
Zagg Sparq has 2 usb output each 5V 1000mah. No better or worse than other similar external batteries. They charge properly if you shut down the Tab. usb charging through PC also works if you turn off the Tab first.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] misticjeff:
Hi

I purchased the Phone Suit Primo Power. It is a very nice unit. Charged two phones and my Tab last night with power to spare. The Tab was powered off and took 4hrs to fully charge.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Wherevare you from and how long did they need to ship it to you?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] beestee:
I've got a feeling I will be picking one of these up soon, thanks for your impressions.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] kevinwallis:
Dave,

FYI I have been asking Power Traveller if they have plans to make a tip for the Galaxy Tab similar to the one they have for the I-Pad. Good news is that they are working on this so soon you may not have to use the USB port on your mini G.

Kevin
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
So it might be a good idea to wait and not order one now, right?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Beards:
A rather neat portable charger is the 'Pama Plug N Go Power Portable Charger'.

It has a 4000mAh capacity battery and comes with 9 Tips for connecting to devices (not Galaxy Tab though).

It's rated at 1000mA which for a portable charger is rather good.

Advertised and sold by MobileFun they comment:-

" Maximum output of 1000mA

An outstanding feature of the portable charger is the fact that it has a maximum output of 1000mA, which means you can use it to charge tablet-style devices like the iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab, and even power your HTC phone with the satellite navigation turned on".

It's on my list for purchase after the festive season.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] atoy74:
If anyone is interested in the Primo Power Core take advantage of the 25% coupon.

From SlickDeals:

PhoneSuit: 25% off entire site Coupon. iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android battery packs

Here is the 25% off coupon for the entire site:

Coupon Code = PSHOLIDAY25

PhoneSuit makes nice portable battery packs for iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android tablets and phones. There's a good iPhone and iPad video projector on the site as well.

Here are some deals:

Primo Power Core for iPad, iPhone, Android, High Capacity battery pack (8200mAh)

$99.95 - $24.99 OFF = $74.96
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] beestee:
I'm on the fence no longer...in for one!

With 2-day FedEx, total came to just under $92 delivered to central US.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] MaxiJavi:
This one didn't look too bad :

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5895
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] kangfu84:
Thanks for that. Worked out well for me too, even to Australia. FedEx Express to Australia and it came to just about $100 still.

Should be fine with the UK adaptor and my universal adaptor. 220 ~ 240V anyway. :p

Should be great for travelling.

Anybody know how many times over it could charge a Galaxy Tab yet?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] ephestione:
Unless you need fashion accessories, and especially true if you live in countries were customs do not hinder asian shipments, with that kind of money you can buy more than 10 18650 3.7V batteries off chinese sellers, put them in parallel and you can get more than 30Ah reserve.

Who cares for shiny and pricey packs :p
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
well, received not 10 but 1 expensive "phonesuit primo p core" today

comes charged, all 3 blue lights on.

small (quite the same size as an htc hd2, but 1.5xthick)

weights 233g!

are inclufed dc charger (eu for me), a pouch that can act as a glass cleaner and 7 tip adapters for the usb adapter . Outputs: usb 5v/2a and a round 12v/2a . tips : mini/micro usb, sony,,, and among them the stupid iphone one looking as the samsung galaxy tab format, same lenght and number of connectors but inside out (not "keyed" the same, may add a pic) so doesnt fit.

My galaxy tab displayed a 51%charge. I switched it off for one hour with the power core attached, original samsung usb cable on the 5v/2.1A. when I booted the tab and battery widget displayed 10%more, so 61%.

When I plug the batt on the running Tab, I've got the usb mounting warning and the icon "not charging" that annoys me. It goes up but slowly. I expected it to act like the samsung 5v/2a wall charger. Is my item defective on that?

Annoying too, when you charge the device, you have to push the power button of the batt and the blue light will always remain lit as long as you charge. maybe not much but always too much power waste, checking batt status last a glance, other external batteries i had the power status leds shut off after a few secs.

I don't get how to use the 12V/2A output: needs another cable.

Am I missing something?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] sillyrabbitt123:
This thing any good for $10? What kind of extra time do you think this would give someone on a plane trip? worth a shot?

http://cgi.ebay.com/AA-Battery-Exte...954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f7af18ea
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] MaxiJavi:
I am thinking that with AAs you can get a maximum of 3000mAh.

So it should equivalent to 3/4 of a charge ?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] sillyrabbitt123:
so you figure 3-4 hours of angry birds / movie etc..

thanks
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] lee_bruice:
Samsung Galaxy Tab Battery

OEM Galaxy Tab Battery Features A 4000mAH Capacity.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Ulderico:
@Orenxda: I have the same issues with my brand new Primo Power Core that you have just described in your previous post.

Therefore , I don't think that you got any faulty sample....

I fear the product is very poor..

Have you already contacted Primo Customer Service?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
Yes I did contact them on the first day, and got half of a reply from them yesterday: due to the specs, the primo should charge the GT without any problems, as the wall charger does. They said they investigate on this issue and keep me updated. I will relay on this thread.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] MaxiJavi:
For those looking for batteries, this one looks nice too :

http://www.scosche.com/consumer-tech/product/2073
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Beards:
Now if I could get one of those from a UK supplier...... I would be very happy.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] bullyfrog:
Will a mod such as this, get my xpal XP8000 to charge my Tab while it is powered on? I know the xpal XP8000 charges well on its own when powered off.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=845844&highlight=USB+charge&page=2
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Ulderico:
@Orenxda: did you finally get any update from customer service?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
Nope, his last reply was last monday:

"Hello,

The core should be able to charge the galaxy tab via the USB out port same as your wall charger. Let me check this issue and I will get back to you.

Thanks,

"

still waiting
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] bullyfrog:
For those owning the energizer/xpal power models and a little disappointed about it trickle charging the tab while it is on, here is they're response to me..

"Thank you for contacting XPAL Power. The solution for Samsung Galaxy Tab is still under development. It might take 1-2 months since we will need to pass some required tests and reports. We will keep your inquiry open on our system database and keep you updated once the solution is available. "

FYI

Sent from my GT-P1000
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
phonesuit primo core galaxy tab 2A fix

sorry double post check next one for phonesuit gt fix
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
phonesuit primo core galaxy tab 2A fix

date : 12/01/11 01:32

Subject: Re: Core not holding specs

From: @phonesuit.com

Cc: support at phonesuit dot com

Hello,

We have found that the Galaxy Tab requires a custom tip to be used with the Core. We can send you this tip. Please let me know your order number or order name.

Thanks,

Phonesuit found a fix in a tip, probably so that no data is expected from the tab as discussed in other "USB charge" thread.

With that trick the Primo Core should really be worth buying with its 8200mah capa on 5v/2A. Waiting to receive that update, I'll keep you updated.

I don't know if phonesuit will now include this new tip in the Core package, so if you buy one, don't forget to mention it's for a GT so they ad the magic fix.