yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danger-rat:
Try the wiki for the unroot/restore guide, following the passimg method. Not sure it will work on FRG83D, though...

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nexus_One/Guides_&_Tutorials#Unroot_.2F_Restore_your_Nexus

If it doesn't work, root with SuperOneClick (search the N1 dev section), and install a custom recovery. You can then install anything you want.

Read the wiki - most of what you need is there...
[G Tablet General] xBANGx:
Sorry if this has been answerd alread..I have search google and here with no luck...Just purchased the Gtab (currently charging) and I want to get an sd card 8 16 or 32 .. Would like to get a class 6 16gb but don't want to pay 70 to find out it will not support the full 16..
[G Tablet General] xBANGx:
I am looking at getting the. A-Data micro SDHC 16gb Class 6..from compusa if that helps
[G Tablet General] bobtran:
Gtab will support up to 32gb microsd. so yes 16gb will work just fine, this is what I am currently using as I don't want to pay around $100 for a 32gb card. I am using a 16gb class 4 (Patriot memory) and it works really well, I have also tested a 16gb class 2 (SanDisk) and I really don't see any difference in the feel or performance. I assume that higher class would be faster data transfer but haven't had any issues with a class 2 or 4 yet (I keep my music library on SD2).
[G Tablet General] usafle:
I purchased a couple of those from NewEgg. That manufacturer has given me NOTHING but problems with their SDHC cards.

Just an FYI
[G Tablet General] xBANGx:
They also have the Patriot Class 4 might just go with that 30 cheaper....

What were the problems you were having with the a-data?
[G Tablet General] roebeet:
I have an OEM 32GB Sandisk microSD, and it works just fine in the device (so far).

As for ADATA, I have a relationship with them now which I will pass on... in 2008, my wife had gotten me a Class 6 16GB SDHC by ADATA, it had a "lifetime limited" warranty. Last July, I started using it pretty heavily in my Pandgital Novel, a LOT of remove / reinserts as I was testing mods on it. It quickly disintegrated (literally, the outer case fell apart - I have never seen anything like it).

So, I called them. Several times. At first they weren't going to honor the warranty as they claimed it was unusual wear and tear. But, I was persistent and slightly irate at points ("I will never buy from you again, and neither will anyone in Slatedroid!") and they eventually caved and gave me an RMA. It was a long process but my replacement card is now on its way to my home. So, in the end, they did honor the warranty but "the squeaky wheel gets the oil", as the saying goes.
[G Tablet General] xBANGx:
Very insightful..Thanks for the replies..Won't know till I am there.Might just get a 32gb and be done with it...At work and can't wait to get off so I can root this thing...
[G Tablet General] terrypchan:
Just a reminder (its been pointed out in this forum and many others), but you're wasting your money on a "faster" class micro sdhc card for use in a g-tablet. The higher class cards are all with respect to WRITE speeds. You also need special hardware to take advantage of the faster write speeds. Usually fast writing hardware is only found in expensive digital SLR cameras. If your device doesn't mention the ability to make use of the faster write speeds then a class 2 card will perform identically to a class 6 card, etc.
[G Tablet General] KnightCrusader:
I am 95% sure that Adata makes the cards that Micro Center sells cheap, under their name.

With that in mind, I have bought many MicroSD(HC), SD(HC), and USB flash drives over the years from them, and had a few fail. However, they have a lifetime warranty on them too, and all I have to do is take it to the store, and they replace it on the spot. No receipt, nothing.

They don't have a 32GB MicroSDHC card yet, but I am eagerly waiting for them to so I can get one. Best they got for now is a 16GB for $24.
[G Tablet General] usafle:
Like roebeet mentioned... nothing but failure after failure on all of them. Lifetime warranty or not, it's not worth the hassle returning it, copying data, etc..etc..

I guess, it all depends on if your time is worth more to you then a few dollars more for a "name brand" SDHC card that won't fail after a few months.
[G Tablet General] trscons:
Size of card.

I answered this 3 weeks ago. The limit is 32GB, and my Sandisk works well on my stock gTablet. I bought the micro card locally at a Verizon Wireless store. No other retailer in the Philadelphia area carried a 32GB micro card, not even on their Web sites. I have audio and video files on the card; no hiccups when playing same.

--

Tom
[G Tablet General] cazwizzle:
64GB microsd limt

According to the manual (gttp://w w w .viewsonic.com/assets/104/20736.pdf sorry can't post URLs yet) on p. 54:

"The G Tablet currently supports up to 64GB micro SD cards. It

is recommended that the G Tablet be used with at least a 32GB

micro SD card to ensure the best user experience."

I've been using a 32GB SanDisk class 2 which seems to be working well.
[G Tablet General] zyphaz:
64GB microsd...

/whistles
[G Tablet General] usafle:
So has anyone taken the plunge and actually tested out a 64?
[G Tablet General] nunjabusiness:
Try to find one. I did and failed completely. 64GB SD and CF, yes. But no micro I could find anywhere. I got a couple of 16s from Amazon, and almost filled them with media (left room for a backup folder on each) and I am going to rotate them.

Here's a 32GB Class 6 for only $56 http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3.asp?px=PW&scriteria=AB02429
[G Tablet General] muqali:
It would be nice to know if the gtab supports SDXC as well as SDHC. What say you Viewsonic?
[G Tablet General] japhule:
Supposedly there is no real distinction between SDHC and SDXC 3.0 specs. Hardware wise it is the same. Other OSes (Android?) should be able to support SDXC with support drivers. This would mean any current SDHC device can be SDXC with a software update. SDHC won't support SDXC 4.0 specs (which isn't final yet) which features higher data transfer rates. That is according to wikipedia at least...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital

I don't believe micro SDXC cards exists just yet.

I still don't understand why manufacturers aren't using full size SD cards, they're cheaper and with tablets the size they are, a full size SD won't add much to it. It would save everyone a lot of money.
[G Tablet General] muqali:
^ This. On an iphone sized device, sure uSD makes a decent savings size. On a 7+ inch tablet not so much. I wouldn't mind playing around with some USB SD readers and seeing if they work. If so you might be able to fit one somewhere in the chassis. There is the USB port, just need space to solder to the leads and add a hub and/or reader.
[G Tablet General] geoffreywolter:
I think I have the same Patriot 16GB SDHC Class 4, and just like the reviews on NewEgg state it seems to run @ Class 6 speed. The price was good and so far I'm happy with it.
[G Tablet General] usafle:
Shortly after I posted that, I went and looked around and couldn't find one either.

I also realized I am only running a 16GB SD card... thought I had a 32. Doh!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hah2110:
How close are we to having a no-wipe root?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnxjets:
its not like u have to root and wipe everyday
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seriouslyjeff:
EXACTLY

lol the phone had root within hours of launch so chances are your phone will be BRAND NEW when you root it. I don't see how much stuff you could possibly put on your phone in a couple hours before you have the chance to do it. all you should have to do is sign into gmail. Apps, WIFI settings, passwords, all of it now restore when you log in automatically. i love it!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jroid:
I rooted the phone last night while it was on and it didn't wipe anything. To have root, you just need to have the right files in the right places. It wipes absolutely nothing
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hah2110:
Every other post on the forum disagrees with you.

Well how about that since this stupid thing doesn't have a memory card, all of my pix, vids, etc are now in internal memory....
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krohnjw:
The "rooting" does not wipe - unlocking the boot loader wipes. The actually placement of the SU binary through custom recovery doesn't wipe. Unfortunately if you don't have a custom recovery loaded you need to unlock in order to proceed (thus wiping).

Does it wipe the entire internal storage or only the ~ 1G allocated for apps and such? Has anyone tried this to verify?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DKYang:
The fastboot oem unlock wipes EVERYTHING. The app storage and internal sd storage. So make sure to back up everything. When roms start coming out, if it's like the Galaxy S phone, it will only do factory reset wipe and not the internal sd partition.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jroid:
Exactly :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seriouslyjeff:
What I meant by this was the phone has only been on the market for a day so It couldn't be too hard to redo or reput back on what you already have. But once boot is unlocked it shouldn't ever be an issue again. Wasn't the n1 the same when you unlocked boot?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krohnjw:
N1 didn't wipe SD though. Since this has no SD card wiping will wipe far more content.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inakipaz:
Non-unlocking root possible?

Ok. Ive been playing around with the nexus s for sometime now. Im starting to think on rooting the phone. The problem is that unlocking the boot wipes the phone, something i do not want to happen.

If i understood these posts right i can get root if i boot with a custom recovery. So connecting to adb in fastboot mode and executing:

fastboot boot recovery-clockwork-crespo.img

Should do that.

If i then flash the superuser zip, will i get the phone rooted and still locked (not wiped).

Am i missing something? Almost certain i am.

Could any of you provide a guide on how to do it, please?

Thanxs,

Iñaki
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
Your method is worth a try. I thought you couldn't flash the custom recovery without unlocking the bootloader, but I've seen posts saying you could (but none saying they did, if you see the difference).

Sounds like you know what to do. I'd use the 3.0.0.5 recovery image, it's linked a couple of places here.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inakipaz:
As soon as i have some free time to do it, i will test it. Though i still think i am missing something. Just wanted to confirm i was not overlooking something obvious.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mazodude:
fastboot won't work unless you have unlocked it.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shrivelfig:
Don't flash the recovery, just boot directly from the file.

Yes it does.

Edit:

I just tried this:

First I copied the su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip to /sdcard, then I booted into fastboot mode with (power + volume up). The phone said

I then booted into Clockwork recovery with

fastboot boot recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-crespo.img

I mounted /system and installed su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip. No errors.

Of course, I noticed no differences at all, because I was already rooted. But nandroid backup obviously worked.

Edit 2:

/system/bin/su didn't have the exact permissions as defined in the install script, but I definitely had root. Was it a new version of su, or the old one? The /system/xbin/su -> /system/bin/su symlink was new, though.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paparasee:
I'm new to the whole thing and in fact still haven't got my phone. I'm just excited and would like to prepare myself.

As I understand it, it is the unlocking / locking of the bootloader that does the wipe. Therefore:

a) As soon as I get my phone, can I unlock the bootloader and then can I go about as if nothing has happened keeping the stock as is for a while to enjoy it that way? When I feel comfortable enough, go about rooting ... later.

b) Would leaving it unlocked cause any problem?

c) will I get updates if I leave the bootloader unlocked and so long as I don't flash custom roms?

Thanks
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
a- yes

b- none that I am aware of. I've left mine unlocked. On other devices, like the Nexus One, you can't re-lock it.

c- yes

Also, there are some posts here lately saying they've been able to root without unlocking by using "fastboot boot recovery.img" (replace recovery.img" with whichever version of clockwork you've downloaded. Then use clockwork to flash the su zip that you'd put on your sdcard before fastboot.

The only post I've only seen where someone says that particular process actually worked is the one right above yours. Note that he was already rooted, but apparently had re-locked his bootloader. I've got no reason to doubt the process if he says it worked...it would be interesting to see someone with a fresh new phone report it works.

On the other hand, since I don't know of any reason to leave your bootloader locked, the only real advantage to that method is not wiping the phone with the oem unlock. If you're on a new phone, there's nothing lost with the wipe.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
That's a good find. First I've ever read of just booting from the recovery image. Does the recovery image file need to be on the phone to do this?

The 2.3.2 update changes the permissions of the /system/bin files. Maybe you'd applied that and didn't notice it had changed them?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androyed:
Fastboot oem unlock, does this do anything else except for rooting your phone, unlocking the bootloader and wiping all your data?

If it doesn't do anything else, there is no harm of rooting your device when you get it, right? You won't notice it?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shrivelfig:
Nope. I think the fastboot command copies the image to the phone first, and then boots it, apparently without any flashing.

Yes, I discovered that when I lost root :p

When I applied 2.3.2 I did the whole shebang with backup, unlock, flash, su, busybox, relock and restore. After all that I discovered that I could boot the phone directly into Clockwork from a Windows command prompt. I did a nandroid backup and fix permissions just to test. Hard to tell who fingered the su permission last :o

I'd test more, but right now I'm loath to unroot.

It doesn't actually root. It just unlocks (so that you can flash non-standard stuff, like root) and wipes.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
Why are you bothering to relock the bootloader? Safety/security concerns?

If the purpose of the wipe (allegedly) is to protect your data/privacy should your phone be stolen, then you've just demonstrated that it's pointless since the phone can have a custom recovery flashed to it and give full access to the phone anyways.

I'm curious if the fact that you'd been previously rooted is why you're able to fastboot an image while the bootloader is locked. I hope the guy above who hasn't gotten his phone yet tries your method and reports back; I'd love to see that this works on a virgin phone.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androyed:
Even better. I'll just unlock my phone when I get it, and root it whenever I want.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shrivelfig:
I'm a tidy person ;)

It's just the way I want it. I feel that it makes for a better user experience for me personally. The open padlock symbol bothers me, just like walking around with untied shoelaces bothers me.

On the other hand, I'm not at all bothered by the less-than-100% battery hoopla. I can't fathom why that would be a problem :p

I'd love for Google to finally publish the stock rom images. Then I could re-virginize my phone and do some testing. Do you hear that, Google? Stock rom images. Lazy buggers ...
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androyed:
Open padlock symbol? What do you mean by that?

I thought nothing changed if you unlock the bootloader, except for the ability to root, flash, etc. ?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
If your bootloader is unlocked, when you first turn on the phone there is a little image of an unlocked padlock that displays while the bootloader loads, it disappears once the Nexus image starts running.

No big deal for most, but as @shrivelfig points out, some people find it unattractive and annoying.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shrivelfig:
When you boot there's a symbol that (I think) looks like an open padlock. Same on the Nexus One, I believe, except that phone couldn't be relocked. Just boot the Nexus One to see if it's been tinkered with, and if so, no more warranty.

You don't automatically lose the warranty on the Nexus S, and it can be relocked anyway, so that silly symbol is less than useful now.

Edit:

Dang, ninja'd.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androyed:
So why didn't they just get rid of it if you can relock the bootloader?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
My guess is so that you'd have a friendly, helpful reminder that your bootloader is unlocked, in case you forget...
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inakipaz:
Non-unlocking (non-wipe) ROOTING achieved!!!

OK,

I will post my findings as said on a previous post ....

I have just rooted my phone (Android 2.3.2). It works: I have been able to use wireless tether application (requires root).

This is what I did on my phone (use it if you want at your own risk):

1.- Downloaded SU ZIP from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=682828 . Froyo version and copied it into phone's SDCARD.

2.- Activated USB debugging under settings -> applications.

3.- Installed SDK on computer (search on the forums) and downloaded clockwork recovery.

4.- Conected the NS on fastboot mode to the USB.

5.- On command line executed:

fastboot boot recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-crespo.img

This launched the clockwork recovery in the phone. It DID NOT FLASH anything.

6.- Apply ZIP from SDCARD. Select SU ZIP file on the SDCARD.

7. Reboot.

Thats all. My NS is now ROOTED, and it is still LOCKED. Nothing has been lost.

Everything keeps being normal.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drpradeepmm:
Hi i got samsung galaxy s 1 month back ,today when i am browsing widgets from main screen Display suddenly started to show fading colors with multiple horizontal black line and phone is hanged,i waited for few seconds hoping it will return to normal but continuously all colors lost slowly with white screen and multiple black lines.then i removed battery and restarted after which display is fine with no problem.

so anyone experienced similar problem and what should i do if it happen again?

Thank you!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXTN:
Hey mate,

I had the same problem with an I9000 international a while back, it was a hardware fault and the phone was replaced by my carrier. (at least that is what they told me)

Sorry for the bad news,

Alex
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drpradeepmm:
Now,My phone is workinkg fine!

By the way how many times you had this problem? After this problem ur phone is dead or worked after restart?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drpradeepmm:
Today when i pressed side key to turn on display there are three white lines on display when i drawed pattern to unlock phone lines disappeared!

this is hardware problem? should i go to customer care?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXTN:
Hi again,

My phone did it intermittently when i was using it, not just on certain screens, it was almost random. Sometimes it would work perfect for 2 days then just have the same problem you described.

My RMA sheet from Samsung said:

Tested Main PCB

Tested Display

Handset Hardware fault

Replaced Handset

Passed live air tests

Passed stress test

So based on the above, my phone was ratsh*t

:)
[G Tablet General] nolz:
I know its supposed to work with Any 2.2 rooted device, but I thought I'd ask, its running on my Droid and I love it, will it work on the gtab with any of the current mods?

Thanks
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cezar`:
Hi guys,

I downloaded heimdall and i kinda like it.

However, I am thinking to flash JPU with it and it comes with sbl.bin and param.lfs.

I know that sbl.bin is not necessary, actually dangerous, to flash.

But what about param.lfs? is it OK if I dont flash it? will the new rom work with the old param.lfs?

Note: I don't care what picture appears when booting, I care to reduce the risk of bricking it
[Droid X General] dreamersipaq:
All,

I know this has been talked about again and again and again, but I haven't quite found my answer looking through other threads. This is what I'm looking for, could one of you Rom Wh*r*s :D help me out. I have pretty precise wants!

1) Must be stable! No random reboots, no FC's

2) NO LAG! I don't care about scores! I don't care about how fast it is, I care about whether or not it's going to lag on me while I'm using it, or trying to make a quick call or a quick camera shot (for those moments) and not being able to

3) Battery Life MUST be at least the same as the stock rom!

4) Everything must work! I don't want a Rom where WiFi randomly disconnects, or Voice Calling doesn't work, you get the idea...

5) I really don't care about blurry or not. I use slidescreen as my primary home w/ Go Launcher as the "alternative". The slidescreen 2 beta 3 has been PERFECT for me :)

6) Contacts Picture integration from Facebook would be nice, as well as Picasa integration in gallery as well would be nice

7) Good Theme support. I'd like to try out a bunch of themes w/o having to load different roms.

8) A bunch of extra teaks and features would be cool too. I love to play with settings.

What do you guys think, is it out there? Basically, I'm trying to get as close to CM without actually running CM, since we can't :(

Up Your Moto :mad:
[Droid X General] InspecterJones:
I'm not a rom wh*re but I installed Fission and as far as I can see it qualifies all of your requirements. Compared to standard blur it's a lot snappier and seems to give a pretty good increase in battery life. Which I think has to do with all the services that are no longer running, I've got 3 now compared to several dozen with Blur. You can also use the Fission Rom Manager to install themes for you so it's just as easy as select and install. I had a hard time deciding between all the roms out there but decided to go with this one as it seemed the closest to what I wanted; A vanilla like rom with some tweaks of improvement.
[Android Apps and Games] phoezies:
GO Weather 1.01

GO Weather 1.0.1

Requirements:

Android

Overview:

Go Weather provides you a stunning, cool and beautiful way to check the weather information.

- Video or graphic background based on current weather condition

- Display Celsius or Fahrenheit

- Auto update settings

- 3-day forecasting

- Support multiple cities

Recent changes:

- Support Android Market Update and auto refresh.

- Provide new set of weather background images.

- Minor UI corrections. Increase font size for on-screen weather information.

- Allow weather update by clicking on 3-day weather forecast status bar.

- Bug Fix: Retrieve weather data feed not working in certain conditions.

credits to markinho
[Android Apps and Games] mssmison:
Yeah this is an awesome weather app!

I really hope they could figure out a way to integrate this with a widget, or even live wallpaper for the go launcher.

A neat note on this, if you use the video livewalllpaper, these videos work great with it and are stored by the app on your sdcard.
[Android Apps and Games] xmaskx:
Excellent! Love it!

And runs totally smooth on my hero.