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[Nexus S General] pippi80:
hi,

I apologize in advance for my bad English.

I too have received the nexus s, everything works great, just that I have a problem with the

updates:

my build is the grh55, while I know of an OTA update that leads to the build grh75.

I do not know how to get the update via OTA.

also if I try to update maps, download from the market, but during installation

stops ...

I do not know what to do ...

please help me

by pippi
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
what is your build number? does it say anything like userdebug
[Nexus S General] pippi80:
soju-userdebug 2.3 GRH55 79397 TEST-KEYS
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
thats the problem that is a error on googles part the userdebug build does not allow it to update

there was a thread around here that had the contact info for a google engineer you may wanna do a lil search :)
[Nexus S General] pippi80:
unfortunately I do not speak English well ... so I do not know how to search for what you wrote you please ..

could you give me the link to the discussion?

Alternatively, I was advised to proceed with manual installation of the update

downloading it ,

wher i can download?

if I put the SD card, and then apply the update manually from the recovery, then lose

ote any updates or not?

this is the correct zip that I posted?

thanks in advance
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
My understanding is that it wont let you update even if you put the ota on the sd card and update that way
[Nexus S General] mgymnop:
if you have the userdebug software running you cannot update neither manual nor via OTA.

For the most up to date information about this "userdebug" problem, please contact Nick nnk@google.com. He will help you with your problem.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
yup and here is the thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=907057
[Nexus S General] pippi80:
tanks a lot for your help.....

i contact nick now
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androyed:
Probably tons of questions like these, but I couldn't find the right answers, sorry.

1) What makes the Nexus S easier to root than other devices?

2) When you root, you can install custom roms. What else can you do with root acces?

3) Do you need root to overclock your device, and do you need a custom rom? I saw a video of the Nexus S overclocked to 1.3ghz, and it looked like a custom rom (boot screen was different).

4) Can you receive OTA-updates when rooted? And when having a custom rom installed? And when overclocked?

5) Do you need to root to install home screen replacements like Launcher Pro and ADW Launcher?

6) I saw that rooting 'wipes' all your data? What does that mean exactly?

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slowz3r:
1. Other devices rooting is quite an extensive process on the NS its just fastboot oem unlock and then flash a recovery and then a rom. Google isnt trying to lock you out

2.you can do just about anything that isnt allowed in stock, i know thats vague but true

3. yes you need root, custom rom no, custom kernel yea

4.you can receive OTA on stock rooted roms but it will remove root and replace recovery with stock, most roms remove the OTA ability so you dont lose root

5. no

6. what whipes your data is fastboot oem unlock it does this for security purposes and it does what it means gets rid of everything on the "SD card" and "internel memory" you can just copy stuff off the SD portion but as far as everything else like app data game saves and what have you your pretty SOL
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androyed:
So if you've rooted your device, you have to un-root it when a OTA-update comes, and then when you root it again, it will wipe all your data again?

A normal android user like me, would he have a good reason to root his/her device, or is just installing a homescreen replacement enough excitement?

This custom kernel, does it install more than just a different bootscreen? I am going to buy a Nexus S because there isn't messed with Android, but I am interested in overclocking so that I will not get jealous at other dual-core devices. If a custom kernel changes the interface, it is a no-go for me.

Rooting, is it like jailbraking on the iPhone/iPod Touch? All my friends have jailbroken their iPod's and iPhone's, so that they can download most apps for free and install other cool stuff. Is there a way (with or without rooting) to download apps for free on your Android?

^ This question is probably going to stay unanswered. I can say that I'm just asking, and that I will not use it, but then I would lie. I could also say that I haven't got that much money, but then I would also be lying. I could say that I don't have a creditcard, which is true, but there are a lot of creditcard 'simulators'. And I'm probably saying this all to pretend that I'm a super intellegent guy, so that you would think: 'Oh, he doesn't deny he is going to use it, he is smart, I will answer the question', but I'm not intelligent. And I probably said that out of self-pity, in the hope someone will answer the question.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slowz3r:
Just going to stop you right there, rooting is not about piracy, if you wanna pirate apps please do look somewhere else
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androyed:
That's what I thought. Thanks for answering the other questions anyway!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
Not that I condone piracy or anything but you can pirate apps without being rooted.... unless you're on AT&T.

I know this because certain applications who are being beta tested (e.g. Trillian Beta) was in .apk format... all you needed was Unknown Sources. Root isn't required to do that

just saying.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androyed:
I can not use this information, but you and I know I will. So, thanks, I guess.
[Nexus One General] oliverano:
Hey

I have really good idea for the unlock pattern, but don't have the skills to make it

so I would like to give the idea to you

When you put an unlock pattern you can't mute the phone, but with the regular "slide to unlock" lockscreen you can. Now my idea is to make a second pattern to mute your phone or think a bit further you just could launch apps with a sepcific pattern :)

Would like to see some day this type of unlock screen

THX Oli
[Nexus One General] cezegg:
lock screen gestures already do that.

they're built into CM.

i don't know about outside of CM though.

edit: ohhh! wait, never mind.. i read wrong.

that could be neat!
[Nexus One General] disgustip8ted:
i think that would be super neat except with exchange set up you dont get the option to use the unlock pattern(which I love), just a number pad if your exchange requires security :(
[Nexus One General] oliverano:
I thivk you miss understood me

you still keep the normal pattern unlock screen

but an aditional feature with that you can set up an additional pattern in the same unlockscreen so that you could just set that up to mute your phone or just launche an app

sorry for my english xP
[Nexus One General] SimFox3:
This is a really coool idea. I hope someone does this soon enough.
[Nexus One General] disgustip8ted:
I know what you mean and it would be great, I just couldn't use it because corporate security only allows pin unlock in exchange server
[Nexus One General] thanzm:
i have this working using gestures.

Using CM goto CyanogenMod Settings > Input Settings > goto the last line... Disable unlock slider.

Before u do that in the same Input Settings there is Lockscreen gestures... there build a gesture to unlock phone (and watever else u wanna do like launch an app etc)

lock the phone and try unlock. It works fine. Just dont forget the gesture to unlock :)

Its actually better than the ordinary unlock .
[Nexus One General] RogerPodacter:
haha i guess the OP hasnt ever used cyanogen ROM? all this is built into cyan, very nicely i might add too!
[Nexus One General] Tanknspank:
I think he would rather it be a part of the pattern unlock screen itself.

Possibly like this (O = part of pattern X = untouched)

Unlock:

OOX

XOX

xOX

Going from top left to bottom.

Volume control:

XXO

XOX

OXX

going from top right to bottom left.

Each pattern controls a function that normal sliders would, but keeps the cool pattern unlock and security of it.

I myself would love something like this as it would be more accurate than the cm lockscreen gestures.
[Nexus One General] arminsoyka:
I agree with my preposter. I made the same experience that it sometimes is hard to get gestures working because of it's inaccuracy...
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S0ckM0nk3y:
Hello fellow forum buddies. I have a Samsung Epic 4G that is currently rooted on Stock DI18. I tend to switch back and forth to the DK28 leak and flash roms quite often when I get bored or what not lol. I have a gift card left over from the holidays with $3.41 left on it (just a regular visa gift card). Since I'm probably never going to use $3.41 at any store or restaurant I thought hey I could use it on the Android Market. I have most of the paid apps for my rooted device that are a must have except widget locker (still debating). Wonder if there is any other good - great apps out there that are a must have for this phone. I also have ADW Launcher EX and Launcher Pro Plus. Just thought I'd throw this question out there to see what I could find. I appreciate everyone in this forum and what you do that help me and others learn about this phone and other phones. On a side note I found out today that my wife and I are having a little baby girl!!! Thanks for all your help.

Tom
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s9ortner:
Congrats man. Little ones are great, too bad the don't stay little lol. Do you already have root explorer? I just go it the other day and I don't know how I've been living without it.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S0ckM0nk3y:
Thanks man and yes I know they don't stay little for long lol. I either need to hit the gym or buy a gun for when she starts bringing boys over lol. Yeah I have root explorer and that is probably my favorite app I have that I bought. Do you have widget locker and if so is it worth it?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MysteryEmotionz:
If you ever find your self with ****ty reception I recommend roam control. This allows you to force your phone to roam.

Sent From Da Hood.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bagelicious:
I love Roam Control. Spent a weekend in the mountains and was getting terrible service. Roam Control helped save the day.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S0ckM0nk3y:
Roam Control will definitely be on the list for the future. Don't plan to go anywhere that I don't already have service in right now. I do have a quick question though to you or to anyone for that matter. An AOSP lockscreen for Rooted Stock DI18. Anyone have the link. I won't be able to search. My turn to make dinner but that's what XDA email notifications are for lol. Thanks.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bagelicious:
I think this is what you are looking for but I haven't tested it. The date seems about right, though. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8293654&postcount=10
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S0ckM0nk3y:
Yeah I flashed it through clockwork and it did nothing lol. No worries I'll find one or figure out how to make one lol. I've got nothing but time on my hands right now. Thanks though I appreciate the feedback.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MysteryEmotionz:
You need to be deodexed to use the aosp lock screen so root us not enuff

Sent From Da Hood.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S0ckM0nk3y:
I knew that. I'm not sure what I was thinking. Do you know of another lockscreen besides this ghey a** Samsung one. I used to like it but now I miss the old school like my Moment had.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryno502:
Goto lockscreen is pretty cool if you havnt checked it out yet
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S0ckM0nk3y:
Lol that's what I just bought lol I like it so far
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PokeAsheep:
+1

Epic is as Epic does
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PokeAsheep:
Weather and Toggle Wigets is nice

Also if you like rpgs - zenonia and zenonia 2 are both nice!

Andtor is also a good one :)

Epic is as Epic does
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mpetruzz:
I'm new to the Dinc modding world, had a DX. Which kernel is the best to use with Virus 1.5.1?? I'd like to get as much battery life as possible.

And sorry in advance for the newb question!!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Atlas.rouge:
I'm on VirusROM right now, and personally I find the stock kernel to be great, not because of the makeup, but because of the SSS (screen-state-scaling) mod that it has. Basically, it's sort of like the Interactive scaling kernel governor; the CPU speeds up according to what you're doing and how intensive it is. So, when the screen is off, it's running at minimum; when you're listening to music, downloading two video clips and updating 20 market apps, it'll be running around max capacity. It has one of the coolest temperatures I've ever had (the GB ROMs are excessively high in temperature output), so I'd suggest keeping the stock kernel. That's just me, though.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beeko:
My Inc doesnt have temp problems with the GB roms
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] dontw:
I have a question for anyone who wants to answer it...is there anyway to attach a web cam to an hd2 via usb ? or maybe even bluetooth? I just think that would b awesome! I'm sure the hd2 can handel it because yu can video chat with fring. but I'm not sure if the hd2 could support an attachment via usb...just curious if anybody has any info or input....
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] chrisgto4:
yes
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Toggs:
Funny. Helpful.

Well Done:confused:
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Frostslayer:
Hey does anyone know how to set the notification ringtone like you can the phone ringtone with an MP3?

It only finds certain files for the notification ringtone, but all of them for the phone ringtone.

HD2: TMOUS

SPL: HSPL3

Radio: 2.15.50.14

Bootloader: MAGLDR 1.11

ROM: CMN v2.0 by ocm7
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] muzicman0:
create a folder on your SDcard called media. put another folder inside that called audio...and one more inside that called notifications. Put the audio file there.

mms
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Frostslayer:
Thanks mate, this worked, but when I tried it the files were no longer selectable as phone ringtones. Is there any way to have the same files be available for both?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] natihorny:
hi,

i've been using the cm mod for a while now, but since there is no sense on it, and i don't like the standard facebook widget, i wanted to make it transparrant or dark glas, or however you call the theme, and i need to have my phone rooted... though i don't know how to root my hd2 cm mod phone..

or if someone has an easy alternative to get the other themed facebook widget to my phone would also be appreciated!

thx

Nati
[About XDA developers] DreamingWillow:
I'm not looking for answers - just sharing my appreciatetion and thanks! :D Because of the GREAT job of XDA Developers and the people who post on this forum, I was able to go from being a total noob a few months ago, to being able to root and flash my Captivate yesterday without so much as a hiccup. Yes, I started the process many months ago, spent some time reading through the forums and didn't post anything because I didn't feel comfortable asking any questions when I saw so many others being told..."go look it up." I'm glad I did, because looking it up made me more knowledgeable and capable of doing what I did.

I don't have any $$ right now because I just got done with surgery and being out of work for a month, but as soon as I am back on my feet, I will certainly be donating to XDA and the developers of the ROM and Apps I used to help me along the process.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
[About XDA developers] orb3000:
Welcome to posting in forums,

Nice first post:)
[About XDA developers] villaXdaDev:
Here Here!

I just want to provide a big "thank you" to everyone who contributes to XDA. I modded my gtablet to "Calkulin+Clemsyn" and in the process I soft-bricked it. However, XDA provided all the information and resources I needed to use nvflash and install C+C correctly. I thought I loved my gtablet with Vegan-tab, but I'm really digging C+C (Skype w/video!). I now feel like I have a brand new device to play with for 2012!

This community does awesome work. I'm so happy with my tablet that some donations will be coming to those who worked so hard on making these custom ROMS and those who provide all this valuable information.
[About XDA developers] ben0551:
I concur.

My devices are millions times better due to the work of rom developers!
[About XDA developers] ngnr3:
Thanks XDA

Have been learning from XDA devs for almost 2 years - it's time to write to thank all of you for making everyone's experience better. Just flashed Ultimite ICS rom for my sensation and it's excellent, the documentation/comments/responses were excellent, and all-around this is an exceptional resource.

So, thanks.
[About XDA developers] samizad:
Just the fact that we come back to read and contribute day after day, week after week, year after year, shows how much we love this site. The membership has doubled this year. Be certain that XDA will be a household name in the next couple of years as Android and Windows phones spread around the world.
[About XDA developers] seVen1O:
I would also have to concur. All the wonderful folks here at XDA have made my devices (Samsung Omnia i710 and now HTC HD7) much more interesting over the years. Many thanks to all the devs!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exstarosta:
Let's start with some basic information. I am running not rooted stock Froyo 2.2.1, Baseband version I9000XXJPY, Kernel version 2.6.32.9 root@SEP-51 #1, Build number FROYO.XXJPY. Using stock TW Launcher.

In the morning I've moved couple of apps to SD card. Few hours later my battery went flat and the phone turned off. I've replaced the battery with a fully charged one and the phone was booting quite a while and when it finished it started with locale setting screen. At the same time several apps started to force close unexpectedly. When I went through all the initial settings the wallpaper was the same, icons and widget layout was the same. There were many apps missing (I reckon all of them were installed on the SD card). Many apps that remained were either force closing just after starting or had the settings reverted to defaults.

Some examples:

- Android Agenda widget was in its place but settings missing.

- I've reinstalled TwittCaster and moved to Phone - although it looks like the data/settings are being wiped after every phone restart and I need to put my login details every time.

It looks like many of the apps are reverting settings to default every time I restart the phone.

Both my external and internal cards seems fine, I can access and open files (e.g. photos and music) on them.

When I was trying to install some apps from the Market I was getting error messages that the app cannot be installed in the chosen destination, or there is not enough space. But after few tries I've managed to install them. As far as I know there should be quite a lot of available space.

I've tried to unmount/mount external card, take it out and in again. I've formatted cache partition from recovery mode. I've tried to clear RAM with Task Manager.

I would be grateful if someone could help me to diagnose the reason behind all this, help me to fix it and prevent it from happening in future. I really want to understand the problem and the trigger so I can avoid similar problems in the future

I will appreciate any help.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exstarosta:
Sorry to bump, but this is really driving me mad.

It appears that I need to reinstall every app as they all closing unexpectedly on starting. after I reinstall them they loosing settings every time I restart the phone. Is it an external or internal card issue or maybe internal memory? Please help!

I have also noticed that Android Market is quite slow on me. Muc, much slower then before it ask happened.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] groaner:
sounds like hardware failure to me. Its back to factory and exhibiting problems. Why not take it back and have it replaced/fixed?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msri3here:
Strange problem this...

I guess format, reflash and clean install of apps would be a better option... instead of just re-installing apps...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exstarosta:
I just wish to avoid sending it for a repair. This is a new replacement I get several days ago from Samsung, for which I was fighting for 4 months.

Anyway I will try to format and reset everything and build everything up from scratch. But if only I could understand how and why it happened maybe I would be able to prevent it from happening in the future.

Is there a special way I can format sd cards before installing and moving apis there?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Bierhumpen:
So this is my idea, but i didn't find any solution.

I've got an old XDA Orbit and I would like to build it into my car. I would like to localize it anytime. So I need a tool that response with a SMS (including GPS data) on a request of my current phone. I used FindMe, but its always keeps the GPS on. Is there any tool like FindMe that activates the GPS on request, waits for fixing, sends the SMS and turns the GPS off?

thanks 4 helpin'
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rspillo:
I use this:

Astrolabe http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=523183

"Description

Use your PDA to acquire your GPS position and send it through an SMS.

The GPS position is update every 5 seconds (in order to conserve energy).

SMSs can be sent automatically at regular time intervals."

and

Sentinel http://www.bolognini.it/swpc/whereis/index.html

Sentinel Transmit the GPS coordinates via text message by activating

"inviando al telefono l'sms "ignaz# gps" il telefono rispode al mittente con le posizioni gps se trovate"

"the phone by sending the SMS "Ignaz # gps"the phone responds to the sender with the GPS positions if found"

google translate
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Bierhumpen:
good idea. but I just want to recieve only one SMS. Not an intervalled flood ;)

Send one SMS from phone a to phone b, recieve one SMS from phone b to phone a.

With powersaving mode ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lilecho:
http://smartphonetracker.blogspot.com/blogspot.com/
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fincsher:
No idea for building an SMS in XDA Orbit but I am searching about it.. I will tell it to you if I got an idea..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Bierhumpen:
It works. There is just one question left: Does someone know an "app" that can send me a sms when the battery status is under a specific level (maybe 10%)... ?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Propheous:
Will anything bad happen if I backup my SDCards (internal and external) to my computer and erase everything but the Titanium Backup folder and install a new rom?

Will I run into any complications with the new rom install? I am going from Stock to Axura 2.25.9?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmolition:
Most likely yes because some apps have folders and if you delete them then they MIGHT not work properly.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Br1cK'd:
I've never run into an issue formatting my internal and external sd completely. Backup all your files you want to keep to your pc. Including your titanium folder. Format your storage through your phone. Flash the rom of your choice. Restore your files to your phone, including the titanium folder. Titanium will still see the folder and you will be able to restore the previously backed up apps. If those restored apps had data folders on your sd, the apps will rebuild the folders they require when you launch them.

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