yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Moronig:
I just updated mine now, no FCs!

I got the info from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=915746

Here is how I did it:

using adb on my computer

adb push c:\Downloads\vending2.2.11-signed.apk /sdcard/VendingNew.apk

adb shell

su

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/mtd/mtdblock3 /system

cd /system/app

mv Vending.apk Vending.apk.orig

cp Vending.apk.orig /sdcard/

mv /sdcard/VendingNew.apk /system/app/Vending.apk

reboot

Enjoy!

Also attached the apk here for froyo
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bgcngm:
Hello everyone,

I'm the guy behind the custom HD9 ROMs (a chinese MTK based smartphone like yours A3000).

Right now, I was trying to find a way to get Skype working. Do you know any trick to bypass the "login forever" problem?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Moronig:
No, and I have searched EVERYWHERE for this. If you find something, please post here. I promise to do the same. I've trying smaling the apk for skype to see what`s going on, but it never works when I build it back to apk...

Let's try to work together on this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bobtdroid:
Hi, it seems many more are becoming foolish since I also did a factory reset on my star a5000 and both IMEI are now invalid.

Please help, I don't wanna end up with a useless phone. I don't know how to send you my IMEI numbers but if you have email, that will do.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z8080:
IMEI restoring

You can send both your IMEIs to my e-mail z8080{doggg}yandex.ru
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] saadiworld:
hey is there any custom rom for this phone??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Moronig:
bobtdroid, did you get your IMEI problem sorted out? I just recently has to flash my A3000, and lost the IMEIS as well. I found a solution, was pretty easy actually. So if you still need help, let me know.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yanniyar:
Hi I have star3000 single sim telephone. I cant found change imei method. Please help me. (I have flash cable) Thank you for intrest.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mercan01:
Thanks....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mercan01:
Thank you very much, it is work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nathan775:
Hi,can you tell me this solution you have figured out, as I would like my normal phone back lol. I need this help really badly....... please reply soon.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Moronig:
Hi nathan775, Take a look at this post here:

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Chinese_Clones_MTK6516#Backup.2C_Generate_.26_Restore_IMEI

If you have made a backup of your phone's data partition before, you can just get the file /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/MP0B_001, and restore it. If not, you have to download this program: http://depositfiles.com/pt/files/7qppy02hy and use to create a new MP0B_001 file (your IMEIs are on the back of your phone, under the battery.) and put it in /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/. Then reset your phone, and you're done.

Let me know if that works for you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] momond:
Moronig, the procedure works! Thanks a lot. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nathan775:
I dont know how to create the file, I typed in what it said, but it comes up with "the system cannot find file specified"

I think im doing everything right all the stuff prior the imei.exe <IMEI_1 digits> [IMEI_2 digits]
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Moronig:
You need to put the file name too.

Like this:

imei.exe 00000000000000 111111111111111111 MP0B_001.NEW
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nathan775:
I think ive done it....... Thanks very much I owe you big time mate..... :)

I copied it on, but it hasnt changed a thing, any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] niveiro:
Moronig, your suggestion worked fine to me also! Thanks a lot!

z8080, you are our hero! Thank you so much for your contribution!

Niveiro.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nathan775:
Can you help me, it just doesnt seem to work for me, am I doing something wrong?

I copy the file over and nothing. :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z8080:
Is your generated file 24 bytes length?

There may be a bug in the provided public version of file-generation tool.

You can provide your IMEIs to me by Private message. I will try to generate correct file.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nathan775:
Ive provided them to you, but the file is being generated as 24 bytes.

Fixed my phone :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nathan775:
Hi guys, can you help me get my A9000 into recovery mode? When I try to run it, it just gets stuck on the little android screen... Can you help me work this out...

thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z8080:
Are you using stock or modified recovery?

Try to press home button when little robot is displayed.

===

You may look for modified recovery for your model (a9000) and flash it in place of stock one. Just regular USB cable is needed for this operation.

If you will not get access to recovery, I can try to modify your existing recovery, but this will take a time.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nathan775:
The first operation did not work, but can you tell me the instructions to do the one with the usb?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fiuwe:
Hi all,

sorry if I'm going a little bit OT but... does it play .avi ? if I search in google, shops say yes, but mine is not able to play avi file...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] byteshertz@hotmail.com:
You can also go to a chinese site called mobile uncle (google m44 and your phone model star a2000 or x8 or a1000 etc) but you need to use a translator - these guys have the most information I can find on these phone type - closely followed by the russians.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sidimarcoelho:
IMEI A3000 star, IMEI SOME AO restaurar sistema

Caso isso tenha acontecido com vcs,apos dar um hardreset no seu android 2.2.1 seu IMEI ficou como invalido me mande um email que eu passo o processo para restaurar!

slayter.matrix@gmail.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pirracas77:
Please visit this link:

http://www.movilesdualsim.com/foro/...causado-por-Factory-Reset?highlight=invalidos

It is in spanish but I think that you will not any problem to translate it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alison12:
a5000 invalid imei

hi guys, i have just bought a star a5000 on ebay putmy o2 payandgo sim in and it says invalid imei?? tried to return it but seller refuses saying i must of done something to it,,:mad: unless when you take packaging off that might cause this then no i did not do anything, she says it was working for her no probs on same network , she cleared phone before she put it up for sale , so im assuming this as caused invalid imei, i tried puttind apn settings to no avail, can anyone talk me through help me out pls ,it has z4root,universal root, root explorer,rom manager, on it no apn settings now i deleted them , can anyone guide me please thanks guys x
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] z8080:
Send both your IMEIs to me via Private message. Then I will send needed files and instructions to you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alison12:
thanks

Phone not 3g either looks like have to resolve with difficult seller, ah well thanks though
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] drdre787:
My star a3000 was stuck on loading screen.I found out that if you hold down volume + and - button on side while turn on phone it come up with factory options.i cleared flash and phone works.know need to work out how to get sim working
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] collins355:
z8080,

is there a decent upgrade rom for the a3000 that you would recommend?
[Droid X General] hamachiaddict:
Hey guys,

wahoo! new droid-x user here! Picked up a used on craigslist and so far everything seems to check out. ESN is clean and so far functioning pretty well.

One thing is that the previous user still has a lot of his stuff on there, his email, some stock and bank stuff are still on there. I want to clean up and start from a factory reset so I can start clean and I don't mess with his stuff.

I did a search and it looks like there are 2 methods, but the thing that I'm worried about is that one of the threads, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=740285, it mentions that if some apps are removed beforehand DO NO do a reset or it will brick it.

---------------------------------------------------------

Also if you've removed or renamed Back-Up Assistant and do a reset, you'll end up with a semi-bricked phone.

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NO. DO NOT WIPE IF YOU REMOVED ANY BLOAT APPS.

If you do this you can kiss your phone goodbye.

Read this thread to tell you how to put back the apps the RIGHT way before you wipe, otherwise, you will be without a phone.http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/dr...otlooping.html

==================

My first question, how do I verify that it is okay to do a factory reset?

My second queestion is which method should I use?

Thanks in adv!

Here are the two methods I've found, which is the correct one?

Method 1:

To do a proper factory reset follow these: 1.Go to Settings 2.Scroll to Privacy 3.Click Factory Data Reset 4. Confirm action by clicking Reset Phone.

Method 2:

1)Turn off the phone

2)Hold the Power Button and the Home Button. The Moto logo will pop up followed by a triangle with the Android symbol next to it.

3)Press the Search button to display the menu.

4)4 options will pop up, use the Volume Rocker to move the selection up or down.

5)Select “Wipe Data to Factory Default.” Select the option by using the Camera hard key.

6)Confirm choice by using the camera key.

7)It will take you back to the original menu, select "Reboot Device"

You will have to re-program your phone with OTA updates.
[Droid X General] SysAdmin-X:
Both methods will work actuqlly. If you truly want to go to a fresh state... I would recommend an sbf. Go to settings-->about phone. What does it say for android version?

I can point you to the correct files depending on what version you are on.
[Droid X General] hamachiaddict:
Thanks SysAdmin ... it says Android version 2.2.1

What is a sbf?
[Droid X General] SysAdmin-X:
Sbf is a file that motorola uses to reflash a phone to out of the box state. Just to double check, power off your phone, then hold volume down + camera button while holding the power button (this is known as bootloader). If it says 30.04 for the bootloader version, then you are definitely on the most recent update.

Try this link if you are confident with technical details:

http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/09/droid-x-2-3-340-system-sbf-released-for-2-3-320-leak-users/

If you prefer to flash files through bootstrap, then use this link:

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-rooted-help/112152-maderstcok-ota-2-3-340-update-zip.html
[Droid X General] hamachiaddict:
Thanks! I'll do some reading to see which one to use.

One more question, which one of these usb drivers should I download?

http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers

PC Driver 1 (W370, W375, W376g, W377)

PC Driver 2 (W216, W230, W230x, W23x, W259, W270, W270x, W27x, W388, W396, W397, W397v)

PC driver 1 or driver 2?

edit:

Also do you have link to RSD lite? I found a link for 4.9 but their password is not working :(
[Droid X General] Ben's:
Personally, I would use the link titled Motorola 4.8.0 Driver with MotoConnect. It keeps your driver's up to date and automatically identifies just about any Motorola device. I always use it for my gf's OG Droid and my DX.

If you can't get RSD Lite 4.9 to work, I still use 4.8. You can download the zip here.
[Droid X General] hamachiaddict:
Thanks, I'll install the Motorola 4.8.0 Driver.

I got RSD Lite 4.9 to install, wahoo!

I noticed there was a disclaimer on there that says once you upgrade to 2.3.340, you cannot downgrade.

Is this an issue, and what is the main reason to upgrade to 2.3.340?

And how is this different from doing a:

menu > privacy> factory reset

Thanks in adv!
[Droid X General] Ben's:
Well, this is no real "issue" but more of a disclaimer because once you upgrade to newer software version, you can not go back to previous hardware versions because of the files it flashes to your phone. I don't know how much of this is true seeing that your can do a full SBF to .320

I'm sure people can go plenty in depth about this but it's irrelevant either way.

340 is just the newest software version. Newer software fixes bugs, updates files and other components of your phone.

If you go to settings, about phone, and it already said Android Version 2.2.1, Baseband version BP_C_01.09.07P and Kernel version 2.6.32.9-g55626e1, then you are already up to date. Just go to Privacy and factory data reset the phone.

Doing a SBF with RSD Lite is in extreme cases that you soft brick your phone when it’s a must just to get it back to stock. It’s optional in your case.

Reset and you should be all good :)
[Droid X General] hamachiaddict:
ah, thanks ben, the only reason I'm hesitant of doing the reset is because on the thread listed in OP, people mentioned that doing a reset can brick your phone and since I don't know what was removed from this phone, I didn't want to risk bricking it.
[Droid X General] Ben's:
Well, is your phone rooted? Did the person tell you if they removed apps and all that? More then likely no unless they specified. The OP is correct in stating that if you go to update or factory reset with missing apps, root and all that jazz...you will end up with a bootloop and have to SBF with RSD Lite.

The previous owner might have deleted apps here and there but without root, he could not have removed the apps that would make your phone brick. I think paranoia is getting the best of you lol.
[Droid X General] hamachiaddict:
How do I tell whether it's rooted or not? :)

I asked and he said no, but I just want to err on the safe side ... and yes I think you're right, I'm getting super paranoid about this. :(
[Droid X General] SeanRinVA:
Look for an app called SuperUser. If it's not on the device, you're not rooted.
[Droid X General] SysAdmin-X:
Download wireless tether for.root on the market and try to run it... If it works you are rooted, if you arent, then it will let you know the app does not.have superuser permissions
[Droid X General] hamachiaddict:
Thanks, that's what I tried and nope it's not rooted. Did the factory reset and it's all good now.

I thought all the old apps would get wiped out too but it didn't.

Thanks guys! now to decide whether to root or not :)
[Droid X General] SysAdmin-X:
Glad to hear you got things working. I would recommend if you are technically competent, and able to follow directions to a 'T' you should root your phone...it opens lots of possibilities on the X. If you are nervous about any mods (not trying to be mean...but it sounds like you're nervous) then I would recommend reading up on threads and guides before rooting and modifying your phone. A $600 paperweight for a phone never did anyone ever good.

Here is a guide I have put together and am adding to as I can. It should be a good place to start reading and get you covered for basics.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=940986

Enjoy and good luck!
[Droid X General] hamachiaddict:
Awesome, thanks, I definitely give that a read.

yeah, I was prob. on the nervous side cause I just got it yesterday, but I'm pretty ok technically, rooted the nook color a few weeks ago :)

glad I'm able to get so much help here :)
[Droid X General] SysAdmin-X:
No problem, most people on here are more than happy to help! If you have any more questions, feel free to post in my thread, I'll be more than happy to help you out... and then prob throw that tid-bit into my guide =)
[G Tablet General] Bit Banger:
Hi,

I just wanted to relate my findings when using external hard drives. The Gtab puts out limited milliamps of 5 volt power which sometimes isn't enough to power up external drives all the way. The leds light up and the motor spins but no read / write = no works!

Yesterday I received my malata / gtab dock and had hoped that it would be able to power up a external drive since it had the power supply plugged directly into itself. This in itself did not work. However using a USB Y Power cable plugged into both the Gtab and the base unit usb ports did the trick! Seems the Y cable can pick-up enough power using both ports to power up the drives!

The drives that didn't work before (sata) now were found and worked properly. ;)
[G Tablet General] barakisbrown:
Could I get a link of your dock you are talking about?
[G Tablet General] 999ping:
The dock -> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=865038
[G Tablet General] WantADroid:
Y cable

How about a link to which Cable you purchased/used....
[G Tablet General] muqali:
Anything like this will work.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0736&cm_re=USB_Y_cable-_-12-200-736-_-Product
[G Tablet General] Rumbleweed:
Odds are you are not going to be walking around with the external HD and dock attached to your "G so why not just get a $10 power supply from RS and power the HD with it. If the HD doesn't have a power port, connect the Power side of the Y cable to the supply.
[Android Software Development] jbraucht:
I'm really interested in the Android operating system, and I feel like it is something I could turn into a passion. I've been learning my way around the system pretty quickly, it only took me 2 months of having my first Android to root and overclock. I have a Samsung Captivate on AT&T running DesignGears' Cognition v3.04 ROM and Firebird v2.05 Kernal with the JJ4 radio (for now). I'm getting addicted to learning as much as I can about the whole platform, it has insane potential and has already passed Symbian as the most popular smartphone operating system.

I have a couple books (

Learn Android Development in 24 Hours

, and

Android Development for Beginners

) and I downloaded Eclipse and all the necessary tools. I am familiar with the terminal and some basic Unix commands, I had to take a crash course to un-soft-brick my phone a couple times. I have the capacity to learn, I just don't really know where to begin. How much Java do I need to learn? I found YouTube tutorials for that, idk if there are other resources available. My friend works for an iPhone app development group and encouraged me to pursue this when he saw how interested I was. I could potentially make this into a money-making career, so any help is very much appreciated. I'd be honored to join the development ranks. :cool:
[Android Software Development] mat431:
The best places to look are right under your nose! Look it up in Youtube, the Android Developer's website (developer.android.com)... Anywhere you can think of. :)
[Android Software Development] Rootstonian:
Location: State College

^^^^ Start here. Take a programming class.
[Android Software Development] Meltus:
This thread has all the lecture notes from my Software Engineering course.

They are incredibly useful. - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=9471181#post9471181

By the way, don't just jump into android development. It's strongly reccomended that you get to grips with basic, universal Java first.
[Android Software Development] jbraucht:
I used to be a PSU kid, BUT the police there don't like 420 friendly individuals too much. Nazi's. I'm not just diving in blind that's why I asked where to start. I'm gonna do basic java tutorials to begin with and read these 2 ebooks. Thanks for the lecture notes!

Sent from your girlfriend's Captivate
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
Hi Im running JK5 and I need the JK5 German PHONE File to reflash it. Reason is a freeze on Bluetooth connection, may this help as I read some HTC Desire Reboot Problems(Radio related) were solved after reflashing the Radio ROM.

Hope its possible somehow to get the needed files.

Thanks

Update: Still freezing my phone if I close an app like Torque or Liveview App.

Here is a log please someone can read over.
[Galaxy Tab General] Heppieboeddah:
Try the one from the link below. Worked fine for me on a P1000 Euro tab in the netherlands.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11148313&postcount=129
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
Please someone gelp me solve this problem, I have to know if this is hardware caused and if I have to return my tab.
[Galaxy Tab General] NightFire123:
just freezing, happens on every app that opens a bt connection. when I close it via taskmanager the tab is crashed, will return it tomorrow
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bwolmarans:
This is for me who came back from Dubai and found my stupid captivate would not connect back to AT&T network.

I could not change the network as default setup was greyed out and phone gave continued warning could not connect to etisalat ( dubai provider).

I found out through a lot of hard searching that I needed to use samservmode from the market then

DEBUG SCREEN > PHONE CONTROL > NETWORK CONTROL -> PLMN AUTO/MANUAL set to AUTO

That fixed it and got me back on AT&T.

Hope this helps someone and saves them time.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dyons:
Thank you. I had exactly the same problem, and it worked and saved me much time and frustration.
[XPERIA X10 General] mrtim123:
Hey all,

Surely at some point we have all gone to pick up our x10's and seen nothing on the screen and a blinking red led when you try to turn it on.

Immediatly thoughts of Phone Death and End of the World will undoubtably echo through our minds. Fear not!

Well, this happened to me on the weekend again (a few times now) so i thought i'd try a few different ways of getting it back up again and i think i nailed it first go :)

1. Yank battery out

2. connect charger and wait for green charging led

3. insert battery and wait for charging icon to appear in screen* (SE logo first, then Charging screen)

4. power phone on with cable still connected. Phone will boot as normal and continue charging.

5. celebrate avoidance of mobile technology isolation with a few cold ones :)

Hope that helps someone!

* For what its worth, i am running Zdzihu's 2.2 Beta4, but i think this should work on most. Only thing that might be different would be the charging icon does not appear on some ROMS. That i cannot answer but is probably worth a shot anyway :)

Tim.
[XPERIA X10 General] violentgoomba:
Hasn't happened to me yet. Do you let your battery get fully drained?
[XPERIA X10 General] mrtim123:
did happen that way once, was not anywhere near anything remotely power generating (camping) but this last time was still on 70% charge and on charge via USB at the time. weird!
[XPERIA X10 General] violentgoomba:
Ok that sounds alarming. I'll keep an eye out for this on my x10
[XPERIA X10 General] Rohveric:
Hi,

I am facing the same issue as mentioned above but unable to resolve it.

I tried the steps mentioned:

1. Yanked battery out

2. connected charger and waited for green charging led

But for me the green charging led does not come up!!

What could be the issue?
[XPERIA X10 General] agentJBM:
I don't quite understand. Are you saying that X10's are just suddenly and mysteriously dying? I've never heard of this or had it happen to me on stock firmware. The way you described it sounds like you always leave your screen on. Maybe that's the problem, or it's because 2.2 custom ROMs are completely stable yet? :Confused?
[XPERIA X10 General] zaryab:
sumtimes strange things happens

i charged the battery completly 100% den wipeout the battery

rubb it in my palmm ...insert it back

turn on the phone it says 3 % charged RED led starts blinking :D

ahahahahahahaha..

wipe out battery rub again placing it back it says 100%
[XPERIA X10 General] will.m:
Or it could be that your USB port is broken.