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[myTouch 3G Slide General] mojoffdawal:
Hi all, in a pickle here. I will be attempting to remove root and am on CM 7.1 stable. My obstacle is my volume buttons don't work. I'm removing root for warranty/return reasons, is there any way to go back to stock other than from the bootloader(sp?)? Thanks, all!

(2/12/12)So I ended up flashing CR's 2.2 rooted rom so that I could upgrade through HTC Sync to the 2.2 stock update. Thanks anyway
[myTouch 3G Slide General] pitflyer:
Trying to un root my MT3GSlide with the ESPRIMG(2).zip (renamed) and the screen flashes 'invalid or wrong image' file or something like that (stays on for a second before disappears. I'll try recopying and maybe using the other one posted.. but any other reason it wouldn't work?
[myTouch 3G Slide General] pitflyer:
I got this to work by using a new SD Card. The first one wouldn't read the file at all. The second one would read the file but crash about half way through the initial load of the bootloader. The third one worked.
[myTouch 3G Slide General] fourfs:
I've placed and renamed ESPRIMG(2).zip in the root of my SD card, booted my phone by pressing volume down + power, and waited until the bootloader prompted me to choose to update or not. I selected update, and everything seemingly worked - but I got a message saying that "hboot (version?) could not be rolled back".

Before I found this thread I booted into the bootloader and also got an option to update (this was with the CM7 ROM), and the same hboot message.

Earlier today the touch screen was slow to respond; for awhile I've noticed the hard keyboard acting a little funky (FN key not staying locked after double tapping it for numbers, this morning hitting "y" launched the calendar app), and the screen hasn't been auto-brightening properly. Eventually the touch screen completely locked up and I couldn't get any of the hard buttons to respond at all, or they would launch random applications. From what I've read this is consistent with a loose/broken ribbon cable connecting to the phone's motherboard.

Of course, I was in a rush to get my phone working before going back to work, so I thought the best thing to do would be to do a hard reset or pop out the battery. Hard reset wouldn't work, so out came the battery...maybe not the best choice. After that, the phone won't boot past the MyTouch splash screen. I let the battery die, charged the phone completely, no change. My PC won't recognize it in that state & when I have it plugged in, the LED indicator doesn't turn on, but the battery is receiving a charge - the phone will stay on if I take the battery out while it's plugged in.

Every other option in the bootloader just reboots my phone and it freezes on the splash screen.

I'm hoping I can get my PC to recognize my phone when the bootloader is loaded, and I'm going to try using HTC's 2.2 updater. I understand the ribbon cable might be dead, but any ideas why my phone won't flash the stock ROM properly? S-Off is...er...S-On.
[Droid 2 Global General] helmutiffe:
Hi all, I seem to have been fairly lucky so far with my Droid 2 Global.. my SIM unlock seemed to work OK and I only messed up once while getting Fission properly installed onto it :)

I have a question regarding the Fission ROM and whether it allows apps to toggle 2G and 3G mode with the GSM radio.

In short, I would like to have things set up such that when I am connected to wifi, the GSM radio auto switches to 2G mode. At home I have wifi, but get borderline 3G signal - but 2G is quite good. In this situation, the radio seems to constantly flip-flop between 2G and 3G mode. (If I'm unlucky enough to make or receive a call when it's on 3G, it doesn't hold the call for long - but on 2G it's flawless and rock stable)

I've found the Toggle 2G/3G app (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=739530) that can do this on select ROMs, but neither the signed nor unsigned apks install on my D2G/Fission phone - so I'm guessing the current version of Fission doesn't allow for this. I've also tried using Juice Defender, which has similar functionality - it too doesn't seem to be able to do 2G/3G toggling.

This is apparently something the Cyanogen ROM can do. From what I've read, CM enhances the standard radio API a little to expose this switching functionality to apps. I'm not sure whether CM does this in the kernel, or something inside of /system -- hopefully the latter, as any kernel mods aren't going to get past the locked bootloader :( However, there's something in the thread I linked above, that mentions the apk need only be signed for a particular ROM - might it be possible that it can be signed against Fission and it would then work?

Does anyone have any clues/advice? Thanks in advance.

EDIT: I've just looked through the network settings, and in Fission there are two options: "GSM/WCDMA auto" and "GSM/WCDMA preferred". What is the difference between these two?
[EVO 4G General] akarol:
... Sprint is supporting the Playbook but not the Xoom? Wow! The Playbook to tablet is what the Echo is to smartphones... utter crap!

Sprint, if it wasn't for the EVO, you guys would not be around. Let's just hope they can redeem themselves this summer. I, for one, wont' hold my breath.
[EVO 4G General] krazyflipj:
There's a HP event tomorrow. Hopefully we get to see some Web OS tablets for Sprint
[EVO 4G General] ghodzilla5150:
Good Luck paying $800 for the Xoom AND $35 to Activate it on Verizon's Network (IF you want WiFi to work you have to Activate it which costs $35 AND get a monthly plan (lowest is 1gb for $20)). Yes, you have I think 3 days to cancel that monthly plan (and still use the WiFi). Bottom line, to use the Xoom you will be paying roughly:

$800 (Price of Device)

$35 (Activation Fee)

$20 (1st Month's Data Service, which can be canceled)

$80 - Tax

Total - $935 out of the door (This is the price of a MacBook Air). I have an Acer laptop that was $500 and it's way more powerful than the Xoom. Really dumb decision

Since CES I was really looking forward to the Xoom. They should have come out with a 16gb WiFi only version for $499. Now you are tied to Verizon (who will Anally Rape you and Nickel/Dime you to death). The Playbook seems like a very good alternative. My wife had a Palm Ore and WebOS is an awesome OS (better than Android and iOS). If they implement it right, the Playbook could be a huge success. There is also the LG Slate Tablet OR you can purchase a Nook Color for ($250) and root it to get Honeycomb (which is what I may end up doing if the Playbook is crappy). The Xoom is doomed to fail before it hits store shelves with that price and being tied to Verizon. Supposedly LTE will be added later (some have speculated for a fee, knowing Verizon this does not surprise me one bit). You CANNOT enter the tablet market with a device that is more expensive (by $300) than the iPad, especially when the iPad 2 is around the corner. We may get specs on the iPad 2 in a couple of weeks and that may also be the path I follow. Really wanted the Xoom, but Motorola really Effed that up.
[EVO 4G General] TheMatrixx:
I find the $800 (or ~$935) to be truly comical. Who would buy these things besides the most die hard, obstinate anti-Apple fan? What a shame for Android - this surely doesn't help it compete with Apple in the tablet market. :/
[EVO 4G General] uniquenameevo:
That pathetic price point makes me ecstatic I got my archos 70 in December. Of course better is around the corner, but for what I want/need out of a tablet, it's perfect.
[EVO 4G General] mdubs:
Excuse me but I believe that I have accidentally slipped into an alternate reality.

See, where I come from, a company named Apple produces nice quality products but restricts user control over the customization of these products. Apple then charges an absurd premium for these devices and enjoy quite a cult following among millions of users.

Other companies compete with Apple by producing cheaper products and allowing more user control over the device. Some of these companies actually started using an operating system by the name of Android. This OS is opensource and therefor free to download and customize. This contributes to these companies being capable of producing quality products and selling them for far less than comparable Apple products.

Now I'm sure that you understand my dilemma. I would really like to get back to my home dimension where this is still the case.

Would any of you kind citizens please point me in the right direction to get me back to reality?
[EVO 4G General] akarol:
Why is that? The device can be upgraded to 48+GB with SD card, which puts it on part with Apple's iPad for those storage capacities.

Hang on, so you need to pay a monthly fee even for just Wifi? That doesn't make sense. I doubt that's the case.
[EVO 4G General] krazyflipj:
You need service if you wanna buy one.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/verizon-locking-wifi-on-motorola-xoom-until-you-buy-one-month-of/
[EVO 4G General] ghodzilla5150:
I guess you have NOT been keeping up with what's going on then. You HAVE to purchase one month's of data service to UNLOCK WiFi (this is a slap in the face, you have to pay to use something that's already on the tablet OR it becomes a $935 paperweight). Enjoy grabbing your ankles with NO Lube.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/verizon-locking-wifi-on-motorola-xoom-until-you-buy-one-month-of/
[EVO 4G General] p0rkguy:
The playbook is utter crap? You should cancel your plan now.
[EVO 4G General] akarol:
That is pretty ridiculous. Doesn't make sense. I won't consider it until they skip this non-sense. I'm sure they'll get a lot of backlashing for this and will have to sell Wifi-unlocked Xooms soon. Hopefully by my birthday at the end of April.
[EVO 4G General] akarol:
Yes, utter crap! Look at the hands on videos. Just like any RIM device, this new, unreleased 'gem' is already obsolete.
[G Tablet General] goog64:
After much reading here, it seems pretty clear (pardon the pun) that the G tab's screen has been installed upside down. Certainly I am one of the many who think that the screen is excellent when viewed upside down.

I thought I would summarise the solutions and suggestions I have read so far (in no particular order):

1. Install ADW which will let you rotate home screen (I don't know if this lets you rotate other stuff like videos)

2. Install CyanogenMod7 because it has ADW in it

3. Remove the screen, turn it around and put it back on (unfortunately, I read that the cable behind the screen is too short to allow this)

4. Somehow trick the G tab into orienting itself 180 degrees the other way (software?, hardware - rotate the sensors?)

Please feel free to add to these in this thread, just so we have the info all in one place.

I am a complete newbie with no software nor hardware experience, so I don't know how to even think about solving it, but it seems to me that the screen problem is currently the biggest issue with this device.

If there is anybody who can suggest a better solution for this, I'm sure there are many of us who would appreciate it very much.
[G Tablet General] goog64:
I just realised that number 3 suggestion is silly! That would just mean that you have to hold the tab upside down and the angle would still be bad.

I think a way of "tricking" the tab might be best. Anyone?
[G Tablet General] powercrazy:
I'm curious about the 'camps' people are in here:

1) The camp that believes that the viewing angles are better when the device is upside down suggesting some kind of manufacturing defect when the screen and polarization filters were installed - I am not in this camp, the screen is equally bad up or down for me :p

2) Those who feel due to the placement of the speakers and other ports, they'd prefer the screen orientated in the other direction

3) both :D

Is there another camp we should be aware of? Cast your vote, which camp do you belong in?

And I agree, lets try to consolidate just to this thread, too many 'screen orientation' threads going at the moment
[G Tablet General] goog64:
I was hoping this thread could just be for suggestions on how to consistently view the screen upside down.
[G Tablet General] geoffreywolter:
I don't think there is a good consistent way. YouTube (for example) and other apps will default to the standard orientation no matter if you use ADW to rotate your homescreen. I understand why you feel the way you do, but in my opinion they made the right choice for panel orientation. If you flipped the panel and then tried to dock the tablet the viewing angles would make it impossible to use unless you were looking at it from the bottom up. When I'm holding it in my lap I can always adjust the way I view it to compensate for the panel deficiencies. So long story short I think the panel orientation is correct even though it is not always ideal.
[G Tablet General] goog64:
Thanks for your reply. I don't understand this part above?

The screen looks best to most of us when looking slightly downwards at it, so that would mean when it's in a dock the top of the tab would need to be tilted towards you to get the best angle.

When you dock it, does the top of the tab tilt towards you? I would have thought it sloped slightly away from the viewer at the top?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
Hey guys, I bought a Galaxy S i9000 off somebody, but it recently just had the nutorious internal sd card failure. I can't get warranty because I don't have "proof of purchase". So my question is, does anyone know any place that can fix the Vibrant i9000 in the toronto area? Most places I ask say no, as if the phone is frikin kryptonite.

Thanks guys, any help is appreciated.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
Bell stores

find your receipt
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
that's the thing. I don't have one. I.bought it second hand.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
call samsung, they will still repair it even without one
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13a:
Tired that too. Got shot down twice.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] thierrydriessen:
Hi everyone, I wanted to know if someone knows how to set up my internet on my b7610, I'm currently running the android beta and I can't seem to connect to internet. I know WiFi doesn't work but I can't connect to internet via my provider either.

can someone help?

thanks in advance,

thierrydriessen
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pablojpubli:
Sorry if I don't give you many details but, look for in modaco forum, looking for the model B7610 have an "android -subforum" and there is a post called something like TUTORIAL..

there is a way very clear to install android via phone provider connection (not wifi!!!)

ok. hope you'll find it.

bye.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Wirei:
Well, I installed the latest BETA yesterday and it connected me to the internet (using my prepaid data plan) automaticly without any setup.

I have T-mobile. It may not work with other providers.

Installation guide (mine on page 5) as well as the files here:

http://www.modaco.com/content/b7610-android-rom-discussion/337778/the-android-for-b7610-collection-thread/
[Captivate General] Tintillo:
I doubt, my experience with bberry was that it always runs one to two versions behind after they release the phone.

Nevertheless, checking up the ATT, after a tip at Boy Genius website, visited the support page that shows how to update from I897UCJF6 to I897UCJH7. At the bottom of the page there is a link on how to find out which version of the software you are running, photos showing Android 2.2 running i897UCJK1.

here is the link for those that are curious http://www.wireless.att.com/support...ting+Started&tutorialId=825930&deviceId=12000

check at bottom of the page the link under related topic to get the specs of the phone used for this tutorial.

Have fund with this, perhaps is the only froyo we will get from ATT ;)
[Captivate General] foxbat121:
That page has been there for at least a month now. It's not new.

See what I posted here on Jan. 20 : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10767850&postcount=9

Which comes from an AT&T forum poster a few days earlier (sorry can't find the link to that post).
[Captivate General] TheSopranos16:
There have been a couple reports of this on the internet already. Its a good sign...it certainly can't hurt. A better sign would be if they would just release the software already. But after all...its only 5 months after they promised it...give them time for god's sake!
[Captivate General] TommyZee:
Att atrix 4g

Software Spec: ATRIX 4G = Android (2.2) :mad:
[Captivate General] flashman2002:
You aren't the first person to ask this question.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=946940

Please search the forum when posting info to see if you can already find your answer.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] AsherChua:
As the title says so,I would like to clear my dalvik cache as I heard it will make my phone run smoother.I will try to clear it from custom recovery.Is that safe? Because the last time I did it this way,it was stuck at the Android sign.Currently runninng megatron.Is my method wrong or I didn't wait long enough at the boot menu?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] kpbotbot:
You can't completely clear the cache. It will be recreated on boot, which explains why the Android logo part took so long :)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] AsherChua:
So if I just wait a little longer at the boot screen,most of the cache will be cleared?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] CrysiZ:
Hehe no.When u clear dalvik/cache the booting faze takes longer because it creates another cache(i hope i explained myself good).
[Optimus One, P500, V General] AsherChua:
So...should I clear my dalvik cache?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] kpbotbot:
No. Once the cache is recreated, it will almost be as if nothing was ever deleted. And I don't think it will increase performance of your apps either :)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] AsherChua:
Oh,ok thanks for the advice!:)
[Xoom General] Hitorii:
Lets start this off right.

If you post on this forum, then your an Android fanboy. It's just like that.

That being said, you get defensive and want to defend your product, I know I do.

But here lies the issue. The Xoom is over priced. Period.

Fact - There are Tegra 2 tabs out there on the market. Heck, one of them is even a 10.1 incher! - http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/242175

What's that? Its priced at 399.00 normal and 369.00 on sale? But this is brand new technology and top notch stuff!

Yes, the G - Tablet IS out and running a Tegra 2 processor, as are a few others.

My point is this. This tablet has nearly everything the Xoom has. Add a front a rear camera and a slightly nicer screen, and 512MB RAM (all relatively cheap for manufacturers) and this price doesn't double.

So please, someone explain how an android tablet priced at 400 can literally double in price based on 2 minor upgrades and FREE software ( Android 3.0)
[Xoom General] eallan:
I will absolutely agree that it is overpriced. However the tablet you linked is a piece of garbage, worse screen, no 3g, and no cameras.

All that stuff isn't worth 400 dollars no doubt, but it should be higher priced than the viewsonic. I'd pay 600 for the xoom easy.
[Xoom General] youareme7:
I think that for the Xoom in its current incarnation, $650 would be the sweet spot in my mind; knock off a hundy for the "rumored" WiFi only model and I'm sold. $800 with required VZW activation and 1 month data is far too high. It still surprises me that they think this is how they're going to sell the most. I would think that they'd want to get as many out there as they can, like Apple did. I know people don't like to make the comparison to 1 year old hardware, but we have to remember that when the ipad first came out it was cutting edge tech and they still managed lower prices than this. When Apple is price competitive you know your costs are too high. Also, once they throw down on ipad 2 or whatever you have to believe they're going to keep the same pricing scheme, they definitely tend to maintain the same price structure.
[Xoom General] eallan:
Bang on. Agree with you completely. I'd buy in line for 650, for 800 and they've lost me. I'll buy an iPad 2 to replace my iPad.
[Xoom General] Hitorii:
To all above , I agree the sweet spot for this would be ~650. I was ready to put down when a pre order came out. I'm just disappointed.

And yes, I know the G - Tablet has an inferior screen. I just used it as a point of reference to a price point done right for the market. Tack and extra 100 - 150 to make up for inferiorities to a WiFi only Xoom and there is the entry price for a successful tablet.
[Xoom General] MrDva:
$400 is about my limit for this type of device. You can get an HP slate 500 for about the same price as the Xoom and it's got a Ton more capability and it's still a first gen device.

excitment is over inflating the real value of these devices, everyone be patient don't purchase and they'll come down and start being more opened up.
[Xoom General] Sirchuk:
Oh I agree, $800 is too much for this tablet. The hardware and software don't justify the cost.

That said, it doesn't change the fact that I'm still likely to get one. It's at the top end of my limit, but I'll still be there on the 14th or 17th or 24th, whenever the hell it comes out.

Why? Because I'm an early adopter. I buy crap like this the day it comes out, and I pay a premium for it. I had an iPad on day one, and honestly, I don't like crapple products. If it wasn't for my wife watching netflix on it I would have post it on ebay or craigslist a long time ago.

And yes, the G tablet is comparable in hardware for a much lower price (even though it is a piece of junk).

The xoom has a key feature though, Honeycomb. I'm sure they worked a lot with Google to get Honeycomb working smoothly, so to say it was free isn't quite accurate, no doubt cheap, but not free. It still costs them money to implement and update (assuming Motorola won't pull a Cliq and will update it.)

Motorola is banking on the fact that Honeycomb will sell this for them, and it will.

I've got 30 days to return it right? I may do so, I may not, we'll see.
[Xoom General] khov07:
Not trying to get into an argument here, but...

Have you ever actually used the 500? Sure, by running Windows it's got 'a ton more capability', in theory. In practice, it's a pain to use because it's severely underpowered. We evaluated that device and easily concluded it was not fit for two main reasons: first, it's too sluggish, and second, Windows is not designed for a touch interface. It just doesn't work.

Whatever your feelings are on price with the Xoom, comparing it's usability to the HP Slate is a fail. The proof is in the pudding: the slate has sold poorly, even in the corporate environment.
[Xoom General] zBlood:
Also another thing to add to the long list, new mobile chip sets are coming next year. Some tablets we could see next year could feature up to 8 gigabytes of ram. You may say LOLWUT, but it's damn true. So why would I as a consumer pay 700-800 bucks for an entry level tablet? I am considering buying a Nook Color and waiting for a proper gingerbread port or buy the new Huawei tablet, or even the next cheap tegra 2 tablet from Velocity Micro which will probably be $250-300.
[Xoom General] generic.imitation:
if you wait for the newest tech, you'll never actually purchase anything.
[Xoom General] zBlood:
Not really the case for me, It's just that 4gb-8gb of RAM is a big difference of tablet performance from 500 mb/1gb of ram... especially for 700-800 dollars.

Thats why I'm probably going to be purchasing the Nook Color which is literally half the power of the Xoom.
[Xoom General] Sirchuk:
Yeah, you can't really comparer the NC to the Xoom, they're totally different. One is a hacked up device to become a tablet, the other sets the stage for the latest in tablet hardware and software. Not that your making an exact comparison, but they're just so different you can't argue them on the same field.

I had the NC, I took it back. Just too slow even on basic web pages and stock android.

I wonder how long it's going to be before your account is closed for a name change, no matter how you spell it, it's still offensive.