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Hi I bought T-Mobile myTouch 3G. It is a rooted phone already with custom ROM:
Firmware version: 1.6
Baseband version: 62.50S.20.17U_2.22.19.26I
Kernel Version: 2.6.29.6-SuperS
Mod version: Nexus Super В-blk 1.10.2
Build number: Super В beta
The microphone is very quiet. So the person on the other side of the line can hardly hear me.
Do you think that is a hardware problem or it is probably a software issue and could be fixed if other ROM is installed?
Thank you for your answer. I really need your advice!
Elena
yes this is problem with the rom. You can flash a few audio files on your phone and this can solve ur problem. Do you know how to do that?
Not, really! I will be very thankful to you if you could explain.
I have made some research and made the following instruction for myself. It works well, but it is just the same ROM that I have.
I might need to save other files on my SD card and try them. However I am a little bit scared to download and choose wrong files and brick the phone.
One guy recommended me to try this ROM
( HTC Dream: G1 > G1 Android Development
[ROM] [No-Wipe] HTCClay's FastTest 3.1 RHack Released!)
but he laughed at me and said that I would not manage to do it and I would only brick the phone....
That's why I am scared to try anything else...
go to wipe
wife data - first line
press home to confirm
now wipe davlik
press home to confirm
now wipe ext partition
press home to confirm
press back
go to flash zip from sdcard
DRC83_base_defanged
press home to confirm
flash signed-NexusSuperD-blk11
press home to confirm
when it's done just click on reboot
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Do you know how to enter recovery mode?
Yes I know!
power off phone, hold down power and home keys to access recovery mode
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I actually reflashed the phone with the same ROM following the instruction. It was successful, but I ended up with the same ROM.
Those files were on the SD card with the phone when I bought it and I figured out that they would work. However this ROM seems to be defective and my microphone is very very quiet. That's why I thought that I might just need to understand how to flash other ROM.
Elena
Ok the issue here is that most roms for the 32B board (mt3g) are those made for g1, so they have g1 audio drivers. And therefore the bad mic volume. You need to install mt3g drivers. So since u seem technically sound to me, can you follow this guide and install adb on your pc?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
Once this is done, you need just 3 commands to get the mic to work.
ayush20m, thank you!
I have just installed adb on my computer.
I do not quite understand why I need it for.
Please tell me what I need to do next...
I do appreciate your help!
freesunny said:
ayush20m, thank you!
I have just installed adb on my computer.
I do not quite understand why I need it for.
Please tell me what I need to do next...
I do appreciate your help!
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Connect your phone to your computer and see the command list from the link i gave you to see if you have your phone connected properly.
You need this to put the correct audio drivers in your phone.
If you have gtalk can you pm your gmail id, it'll be faster that way
I have just sent you a pm
I am connected using CMD. I know how to use a command line..
Please add me in your user list. Waiting!!
Ant THANKS! I feel more confident with your help.
Just incase it helps..
About the guy "laughing" at you, he's an idiot. You're not gonna brick your phone flashing a rom. Just don't touch your radio and SPL/hboot since you're new to this. Although I would suggest flashing an ENG SPL if the previous owner hasn't already. I don't know what you have since you didn't post fastboot info. I suggest this because you could possibly get into a soft brick if you screw up something bad. Next time, post info this way. Turn off phone, boot up holding back+power. The other info you provided is nice but sometimes we'll need more! =)
KAwAtA said:
Just incase it helps..
About the guy "laughing" at you, he's an idiot. You're not gonna brick your phone flashing a rom. Just don't touch your radio and SPL/hboot since you're new to this. Although I would suggest flashing an ENG SPL if the previous owner hasn't already. I don't know what you have since you didn't post fastboot info. I suggest this because you could possibly get into a soft brick if you screw up something bad.
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Hahahaha, Kawata, I remember how you told me the exact same thing for the exact same problem. I guided her on a adb push of the audio filters and it helped.
ayush20m said:
I guided her on a adb push of the audio filters and it helped.
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Where can I obtain the MT3G audio filters? Thanks!
patriot1973 said:
Where can I obtain the MT3G audio filters? Thanks!
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I have signed them and so you dont have to push them using adb. You can just flash them.
ayush20m said:
I have signed them and so you dont have to push them using adb. You can just flash them.
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Great! Thanks a ton!
Will this work with any custom rom or just super d?
I did a search and couldn't find much help.
I recently dropped my phone and the screen got a slight crack, so the insurance company sent me a new one.
I figured I'd use ROM manager to backup my old phone, and restore it on my new phone.
New phone restores, reboots, and gets stuck at the black Vibrant screen.
I can get back into recovery mode fine, but nothing seems to work.
I let it sit at the Vibrant screen for about an hour before I try again.
Its attempt 3 when I decided to come on this site for some help.
Specs:
Stock
Rooted
Launcher pro
Nothing too much to be confusing and brick, so wtf?
Oh and I understand I could use odin to reflash my phone, please please please don't suggest odin, because I don't own a PC, I own a mac. Please don't tell me to go out and buy a PC or to download a program that costs $50 to use PC programs on a mac. I could have told myself that kind of information.
HELP, my brand new phone is destroyed wahhhh
From the sound of it you still have your old phone. If so, rather than restore using nandroid, try downloading a copy of titanium backup to backup/restore your apps. I have found that sms restore does a good job restoring texts. For me those two apps get the job done restoring my info. Also, if you haven't, sync your contacts to google and they will auto sync upon load. Of course this all assumes you still have your old phone in working order. ..
Also, there are stock roms flashable via clockwork that basically do the same as odin. Check the ' bible' sticky for links.
Hope this helps
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a400meter said:
From the sound of it you still have your old phone. If so, rather than restore using nandroid, try downloading a copy of titanium backup to backup/restore your apps. I have found that sms restore does a good job restoring texts. For me those two apps get the job done restoring my info. Also, if you haven't, sync your contacts to google and they will auto sync upon load. Of course this all assumes you still have your old phone in working order. ..
Also, there are stock roms flashable via clockwork that basically do the same as odin. Check the ' bible' sticky for links.
Hope this helps
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I still have my old phone in working order, but that doesn't help the fact that my new phone is stuck on bootup, and can only enter recovery mode...
yelowbottlecaps said:
I still have my old phone in working order, but that doesn't help the fact that my new phone is stuck on bootup, and can only enter recovery mode...
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The only way I can think of that a nandroid restore would soft brick you, is because you have restored a version of android with a different kernel.
If the original phone had the original firmware (JFD), and the replacement had the most recent (JI6), this is what would be expected to happen.
Since you seem unable and unwilling to use Odin, your going to have to tell us more details (i.e. which versions of the firmware as related above were actually in play) before we can begin to help. If you don't know, well....
You can also simply take it back to a local T-Mobile store and do another swap, or you can find a friend with a Windows PC and Odin (or Samsung's Mini KIES with JI6). These are your only real options...
both phones had JI6
Thank you for the quick responses.
I'm not unwilling to use odin, but unless anyone knows of a free software to use PC programs on a mac, I'm SOL.
so, you got the new phone, rooted, got rom manager and then got clockwork recovery right?
You did a nandroid backup right (on the new phone), before flashing anything right?
Why not just download Fusion and flash that to get the phone up and running?
yelowbottlecaps said:
both phones had JI6
Thank you for the quick responses.
I'm not unwilling to use odin, but unless anyone knows of a free software to use PC programs on a mac, I'm SOL.
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Well hmm....so much for guessing on my part. Crossing different build kernels is one sure fire way to brick...
Well, there is a solution for Mac and Linux for reloading firmware on a Samsung phone from Download Mode, an open project called Heimdall. It does everything Odin does, but without a GUI, so it depends on how comfortable you are with commandline/shell.
I'll pass you the relevant links so you can see for yourself what's going on.
[PROGRAM] Heimdall - Cross-Platform Open-Source Flashing Software (1.0.0 Available)
Heimdall's Website, with downloads...
XDA Dev Thread with JI6 Odin .tar file....
Best of luck!
s15274n said:
so, you got the new phone, rooted, got rom manager and then got clockwork recovery right?
You did a nandroid backup right (on the new phone), before flashing anything right?
Why not just download Fusion and flash that to get the phone up and running?
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True that...Why didn't I think of that obvious ploy. If he can get into Recovery, and bounce over to clockwork...Well now's a good a time as any to try Bionix or Bionix Fusion...or a few other of the CW Recovery installable builds...Definitely easier than Heimdall or working out Odin on a mac....and definitely preferable to staring at a Vibrant logo...
{{facepalm}}
masterotaku said:
Well hmm....so much for guessing on my part. Crossing different build kernels is one sure fire way to brick...
Well, there is a solution for Mac and Linux for reloading firmware on a Samsung phone from Download Mode, an open project called Heimdall. It does everything Odin does, but without a GUI, so it depends on how comfortable you are with commandline/shell.
I'll pass you the relevant links so you can see for yourself what's going on.
Best of luck!
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If there was a step by step walkthrough, I have no problem trying this out.
But I downloaded it and have no idea what I'm doing. Therefore, still SOL
^ are you? You didn't answer my questions.
I'm gonna guess and say you also dl'd the oclf from the market to root too... so now you can't get back into CwR... right?
If you can get adb to recognize your phone then your not SOL. Im not sure what the exact command lines would be but you could delete the update.zip and replace it with another ROM. GL
I just tried using Odin on my roommates PC. An error happened and now the phone is showing a picture of a phone, a couple dots, an exclamation mark, a couple dots, and a computer.
Nothing I can do is taking it out of this screen. Unplugged from computer, took out battery, took out sd card, put it back in... nothing
Am I bricked for good now?
This is a terrible day.
edit: i managed to be able to get the phone into download mode.
No you are not completely bricked! Honestly that is almost impossible on this phone. The only way you'll lose this phone is if YOU give up.
Just keep trying and take a few deep breathes. Take a break actually. Just redo the process from step one.
Edit: you're half way there. Just flash Eugene's froyo that doesn't brixk, reboot, flash JFD or JI6, reboot... then you'll be right back to out of the box status.
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I'm gonna guess and say you also dl'd the oclf from the market to root too... so now you can't get back into CwR... right?
If you can get adb to recognize your phone then your not SOL. Im not sure what the exact command lines would be but you could delete the update.zip and replace it with another ROM. GL
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If someone can back this up with some instructions that would be amazing.
All~G1 said:
No you are not completely bricked! Honestly that is almost impossible on this phone. The only way you'll lose this phone is if YOU give up.
Just keep trying and take a few deep breathes. Take a break actually. Just redo the process from step one.
Edit: you're half way there. Just flash Eugene's froyo that doesn't brixk, reboot, flash JFD or JI6, reboot... then you'll be right back to out of the box status.
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Thank you for the motivation!
yelowbottlecaps said:
Thank you for the motivation!
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No worries, we've all been there. It took me 6 hours lol. Best part is after you go through this once it will only take you 5-10 mins the next time. The hard part is just getting everything setup in the mist of anger, frustration, fear & panic.
All~G1 said:
No worries, we've all been there. It took me 6 hours lol. Best part is after you go through this once it will only take you 5-10 mins the next time. The hard part is just getting everything setup in the mist of anger, frustration, fear & panic.
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and in the midst of a roommate that needs his pc back.
I still need a fix that would work for macs... if not, I'd have to wait for my roommate to let me bum his pc again
Do my posts not show up or something? wtf.
s15274n said:
Do my posts not show up or something? wtf.
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/me pats s15274n on the back....don't get mad...get even! =P
Honestly, sounds like yelow's focusing on getting all the help s/he needs from All~G1. I wouldn't worry about it.
~SB
Hello xda ppl. I gave a huge problem with my Magic. I reseted my phone from the software(in menu>settings...factory default...) and after that the phone rebooted and stay stuck at the android logos. I tried all kinds of resets like hard reset and other, but still the same problem. Is there a way to flash the phone? It's a 32A motherboard. 10x.
ph91ctl said:
Hello xda ppl. I gave a huge problem with my Magic. I reseted my phone from the software(in menu>settings...factory default...) and after that the phone rebooted and stay stuck at the android logos. I tried all kinds of resets like hard reset and other, but still the same problem. Is there a way to flash the phone? It's a 32A motherboard. 10x.
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Do you have root?
If yes then proceed.
Do you have a custom recovery?
If yes then which one? Proceed.
Did you try a wipe from recovery?
If yes then try to reflash your rom.
If no then give it a try.
Try to give us more information too.
Rom type, spl type, recovery version, a2sd enabled?, etc.
Also remember to tell us what you did, how you did it to cause the problem(s) and what you have done so far to troubleshoot.
How can i root it if it would not start, it stucks at android logo! I said what caused this, I reseted the phone(factory default) from the menu and the phone rebooted normally after that and stayed stuck there.
What does ddms say?
ph91ctl said:
How can i root it if it would not start, it stucks at android logo! I said what caused this, I reseted the phone(factory default) from the menu and the phone rebooted normally after that and stayed stuck there.
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Binary100100 said:
What does ddms say?
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I don't know how that works, or what is it. Please help me, i just got the phone and used it for a couple of hours then this nasty thing happened. Can we talk in a private chat like GTalk or other and guide me step by step? Thanks so far for answering. Cheers.
I personally will not. All of the information is here in the forums.
When did you get the phone? Did you buy it from the carrier, from another person, from a store? Basically... can you return it?
If you bought it from someone else there is a chance that it has root on it and wiping from settings caused a problem somehow.
But without knowing ANYTHING about it then your on your own.
Private chat/gtalk?
No offense but I'm not paid to be private technical support. I'm too busy to help people out that haven't made significant effort on their end already.
I suggest calling your provider and tell them that your phone stopped working. As long as you didn't root then you didn't void your warranty.
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I don't know how that works, or what is it. Please help me, i just got the phone and used it for a couple of hours then this nasty thing happened. Can we talk in a private chat like GTalk or other and guide me step by step? Thanks so far for answering. Cheers.
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Ok, thanks anyway for responding. I solved the problem by updating it with RUU from the official HTC website.
The topic can be closed, thanks again xda!
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://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740285, it mentions that if some apps are removed beforehand DO NO do a reset or it will brick it.
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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
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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.
hamachiaddict said:
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://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740285, it mentions that if some apps are removed beforehand DO NO do a reset or it will brick it.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Thanks SysAdmin ... it says Android version 2.2.1
What is a sbf?
hamachiaddict said:
Thanks SysAdmin ... it says Android version 2.2.1
What is a sbf?
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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
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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?
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Also do you have link to RSD lite? I found a link for 4.9 but their password is not working
hamachiaddict said:
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?
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Also do you have link to RSD lite? I found a link for 4.9 but their password is not working
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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.
Ben's said:
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.
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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!
hamachiaddict said:
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!
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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
Ben's said:
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
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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.
hamachiaddict said:
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
hamachiaddict said:
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.
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Look for an app called SuperUser. If it's not on the device, you're not rooted.
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hamachiaddict said:
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.
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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
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SysAdmin-X said:
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
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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
hamachiaddict said:
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
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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://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940986
Enjoy and good luck!
SysAdmin-X said:
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://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940986
Enjoy and good luck!
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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
hamachiaddict said:
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
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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 =)
So, the other day, as samsung was pushing more bloat to my phone, I decided I had had enough Redit told me I could just delete most things from root, I did so by following the instructions from a google search of how-to-root-and-flash-cwm-recovery-on-sprint-galaxy-s4-on-android-4-3-tutorial (except, of course, the back up part)
then, without paying attention to the list of removable apps, I took out Samsung hub, And then the problems start. The phone still works: Except every second or so, i get told that the hub has stopped. The phone isn't bricked, but it is basically worthless with the message popping up constantly.
According to my settings, everything is still stock (L720VPUFNAE) Although I think just rooting it was enough to pop the Knox bubble. I'm not working on getting that rom to try to re-flash back to stock (I thought i had did this over night, but it seems like i had slightly different roms when I was doing this early in the morning)
I also tried installing the Samsung Hub apk, but I get an error stating that X app wasn't installed. I have not been able to find a source for this app while googling.
I've tried finding a custom rom to use, but most of the ones I THINK are good/will work, don't install via odin, and for some reason when I try to boot into recovery, it just sits indefinitely @ the samsung galaxy screen.
Am I just stressed and frustrated, or am I truly hosed?
Edit: I'm currently working through http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307531 as my next attempt
Edit: for some reason Philz recovery isn't ever entering a recovery mode for me, it just sides @ the samsung screen forever
Akuthia said:
blablabla I deleted something what I shouldn't and now my phone is faulty, but I do not want/can reflash using Odin and CWM :crying::crying::crying:
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You still can install Mobile Odin from google Play, copy ROM to SD card and try to flash it in that way...
spamtrash said:
You still can install Mobile Odin from google Play, copy ROM to SD card and try to flash it in that way...
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I get it, i deserve the sarcasm, I broke rule 1 of upgrades. (one of) the problems I'm having though is finding the right file to flash to. Just looking for a little bit of advice as to what files I need to get back to " Normal" I know I should be able to flash to another rom, why when I use Philz Recovery it doesn't do what it's supposed to, is beyond me right now. Odin mobile requires the PDA file, correct? That seems fine to getting back to stock, but most of the custom roms I've found or are at least interested in are just files that are installed via recovery...which for some reason I don't have access too, right?
Akuthia said:
That seems fine to getting back to stock, but most of the custom roms I've found or are at least interested in are just files that are installed via recovery...which for some reason I don't have access too, right?
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Correct. If I'd be you, I'd go to sammobile.com, and I'd start from full stock flash. It shall restore recovery. It it would work - you'd be OK to go with custom.
spamtrash said:
Correct. If I'd be you, I'd go to sammobile.com, and I'd start from full stock flash. It shall restore recovery. It it would work - you'd be OK to go with custom.
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Ok, Sammobile has been efforting for about an hour. Has an hour to go. I also got CWM and am going to see if I can flash a rom with it. Transfer of those files is taking a while as well.
Akuthia said:
Ok, Sammobile has been efforting for about an hour. Has an hour to go. I also got CWM and am going to see if I can flash a rom with it. Transfer of those files is taking a while as well.
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Got back to stock. Text messages gave me a fright for a bit was sending me a message they were undeliverable via another code text # one of those 4 or 5 digit things)
Akuthia said:
Got back to stock. Text messages gave me a fright for a bit was sending me a message they were undeliverable via another code text # one of those 4 or 5 digit things)
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Good. Now, a small lesson for the future, if I can:
if you want to remove something, DO NOT delete software, use Titanium Backup and freeze apk first instead.
This will give you opportunity to check if you have frozen something important. :good:
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Good. Now, a small lesson for the future, if I can:
if you want to remove something, DO NOT delete software, use Titanium Backup and freeze apk first instead.
This will give you opportunity to check if you have frozen something important. :good:
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Thats the thing, i HAD made a backup in titanium of all my system apps, just so i could roll it back, but for some reason, it wasn't listed when the fan got hi by you know what.
Akuthia said:
Thats the thing, i HAD made a backup in titanium of all my system apps, just so i could roll it back, but for some reason, it wasn't listed when the fan got hi by you know what.
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I DID not mentioned BACKUP.
I mentioned FREEZING.
Backup is another copy, which you may, or may not install.
FREEZE is that all files are present, but the application is not listed in system.