I'm new to WP7 devices. I just bought an HTC Surround from eBay and it seems to be in some kind of bricked or semi bricked state. It used to be in an eternal reboot cycle but i managedd to fix that by some how (miraculously?) formatting the internal SDHC card. Now the device doesn't rebbot like it used to but insted turns on and stops at the connect to computer screen. I have tried syncing with Zune but got the 10100 error saying that there wasn't any backup. What do I do? Do I have to reflash the stock? If so which one and where is it? I have posted which mode the Surround ends up in and the tri-color screen for the SPL version if it is needed for the ROM. Thanks!
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Ok so i have flashed the rom already. But, how long is it supposed to stay at the HTC screen? It seems to be as if it were stuck or something.
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Thanks! Just as you said it was the dumb SDHC card. I have been reading somewhere else here on XDA that quite a number of Wp7 phones have this same problem too, some cards aren't just fast enough despite their class. Sure enough I removed the card and finally it booted up. I'm checking the card out so far and it seems pretty slow to me for a class 2, what a bummer. Oh well looks like I'll have to spend some more. I was expecting to resell this thing.
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Not so much, at least for me. All you have to do is pretty much remove the backing of the surround and click he card out of the slot that is next to the SIM slot. What makes it hard is removing the back case because it in two parts but an iPhone opening tool makes it easier to open it.
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Damn, this isn't good. After looking closely turns out that the PCB that holds both thebSIM and microSD slots is missing some resistor/fuse thingies. I tried to bridge them but somehow it still doesn't work with any card at all. This fixing thing is starting to suck. I tried googling for the part but I just can't find it. If you know of where to buy it or maybe have a spare one that would be great. I'll post some pictures later of how the part looks like.
[EDIT] I have uploaded some pictures and highlited where the resistors are missing.
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I reinstalled the part and put in another card. (class 4) and it doesn't even recognize that there even is a card installed, it also warms up really bad. Bootloader reports SD NONE, i think it fried or something.
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Hi everybody
I'm wondering if any of you know whether it's possible to dump the contents of a SIM card in the phone's memory, then to be able to use the phone without the physical sim card present.
I'm engaged with two providers, to which one belongs a SIM card, and I'm forced to open my phone and switch cards when I want to switch from one network to the other... that's really unconvenient !
The point would be to have both SIM cards dumped in my phone's memory, and choose one from a software option.
I'm using a WM6 flashed HTC P3300, if that's of any use.
Thanks a lot !
I never heard about virtual SIMcard in unit memory - but you have standard solution - dualsim ( you can find different solutions - but check before buy - not all working proprly with WM phone .
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thanks for your answer
this not exactly not what I need, but I'll check in that way too
No that's pretty much exactly what you need.
You want to be able to use two carriers simultaneously (or at least psuedo simultaneously) without opening the phone and manually changing SIM cards.
As far as I know this is the ONLY way to do that. And it's still not perfect. Like he said make sure the device you get is 3G compatible or it won't work right. Also if you look around they have a device that looks like vice grips with a small cookie cutter welded to it. This is what you need to cut the sim chip. you can try with a scissors but try explaining to your wireless carrier why you need a new sim card.
Also it's tough ordering over the internet because you need to make sure that whatever you get will actually fit in your specific phone (they are all designed to take a standard sim chip but NONE are "designed" to take one of these things. some work in some phones but not in others. The newer ones (which you'll need since you need 3G) usually have an "automatic" setting which basically switches back and forth between carriers without you touching it.
Good luck!
Or u can use Super SIM read here http://www.nowgsm.com/GSM6in1.htm
i also wanted to do the same thing - has anybody tried such a dual sim adapter in a treo by a chance?
also, the sim cards are definitely v2 as they've been issued within the last year and have 3g compatibility;
i'd really love to hear if it worked for somebody before i go ahead and cut the chip out of my sims
My top paid section is missing in the Android Market for the Nexus One. Anyone else see this? is there a reason why??
No its there. Are you in a not-yet-supported country? Maybe your provider hasn't done the necessary paperwork. Post some info!
that's odd. I am with tmobile. I did sign onto the market initially with WIFI and then with 3G. Anyone know how to correct this? I have to totally reformat? or can I just clear my market cache or something?
having the same issue, on t-mobile, i also went on with wifi before putting my sim in
Might wanna try a hard reset this time using 3G first to see what happens.
sorry to be a mega noob but i don't know how to hard reset it, i tried holding the ball and the power button and i get this fast boot screen thing.
edit: nevermind i found it, i feel stupid
edit2: that fixed the problem
Recently is disappeared the column of paid apps from my market
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They are present in "just in" and in the research, but the column is missing.
Is there a solution that does not involve the wipe?
I had this problem until I finally put my sim in. The market appearently uses the sim to validate your location. Could be you need a new sim from T-Mobile and there is some issue with yours.
I spent about three days setting up mine before moving the sim over and used wifi for everything. Once I put in the sim everything worked fine and it showed all the paid apps.
I have never had that Paid apps in my Market section.. I ordered my Nexus One and had my brother ship it over to me in Kuwait. It never saw my ATT sim card, only a local Wataniya SIM card.. Guess it will have to wait till I get home to be able to use that feature!
This helped me: http://android.modaco.com/content/g...daco-com/303251/paid-apps-android-market-1-6/
In special, the last part about the xml.
Regards,
Thiago Souza
Thanks!!
It works!!
Hi all,
I have got an Ericsson F3307G, is there any way to add it into Acer Iconia Tab A500?
thnx
Good question - I don't anyone could answer that without actually cracking open the tablet and having the knowledge to decipher the internals.
Normally, I wouldn't think it would just be a simple, solder it in place and call it a day situation. But, one never knows.
Did you see this guy rip open his? On androidtablets net, post- 13577-whats-under-hood-acer-iconia-tab-a500.html. Sorry I would put up a proper link but I am a newb.
I wonder if that little white strip in middle leftish is an internal sd card?
I have seen a tear down, though I don't know if its that one.
Either way, I'm not knowledgeable enough to know if that would work or not.
Be interesting to find out.
thanks to all for replies. What i search for were internal pictures.
In particular, this:
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it should need to solder a mini pciexpress slot on those pins on board (with sim card holder).
this is the thread:
http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...77-whats-under-hood-acer-iconia-tab-a500.html
Yep. That's the image I saw and I doubt it would be just a simple solder job. Why not try it?
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Besides, it barely looks like it's got any chips on that part of of the PCB and you'd need to add a connector point for the SIM connector to slide into. I think if you got that far, it could very well that the board itself will not accept an after market part like that or that they remove all functionality of that type for wifi models in a future update.
anyway it's bad idea, it's difficult to install beacouse sim card holder will be in wrong direction ti insert sim card if it added :/ the correct way is to buy the a501 version.
thanx to all for your reply and to drive away my dubious
I think the Mainboard is the same for all A5XX model so they just didn't put the
- miniPciE port
- controller O21 and D3 position...
so far I think that will be... risky, not sure to work, and not worth the time to try to SOLDER anything.... sadly.... I was really expected they put the modules functionnal but just not the 3G Card... that will be so nice from ACER...
----- hope the 3G on USB will be ripoff
I heard about some kind of Wifi boxes you put the 3GDongle on it, and all your HomeWifi got internet via 3G.... is that could works?
Hey guys,
When I turned on my Nexus 7 the other day, I noticed what looked like a white fingerprint against the screen, like someone had pressed against it too hard (no one had, it was sitting perfectly safe), and I had never seen this kind of problem before, so I thought I'd come here. I have two pictures of it. They aren't the best, but you can see the problem in them. Any ideas on what it is, and how to fix it?
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Hey guys,
When I turned on my Nexus 7 the other day, I noticed what looked like a white fingerprint against the screen, like someone had pressed against it too hard (no one had, it was sitting perfectly safe), and I had never seen this kind of problem before, so I thought I'd come here. I have two pictures of it. They aren't the best, but you can see the problem in them. Any ideas on what it is, and how to fix it?
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That looks like a fissure or an unprecisely-shaped grid of dead pixels. Do you get that upon boot?
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That looks like a fissure or an unprecisely-shaped grid of dead pixels. Do you get that upon boot?
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It had been dead for some time, but once I recharged and booted it up, I noticed it. It hadn't been there before, and I haven't tried resetting the tablet.
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It had been dead for some time, but once I recharged and booted it up, I noticed it. It hadn't been there before, and I haven't tried resetting the tablet.
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That would appear to be an issue with the hardware then, unfortunately. I don't think a reset will do anything if you noticed it as soon as you booted since it appears before the OS even started. Has the size or shape changed at all since you first noticed it? Does *gently* bending the tablet in any direction affect its appearance?
Hi,
does anyone encounter this bootloader exception that has pure red letters (no greens like others) and any combination like Vol - plus home plus power ain't working and other key combination?
I also drained the battery and after plugging in, the bootloader exception just appears with other text but still pure red letters, still no response.
I cannot flash anything because I cannot enter download mode. Is there any way which I can do? Please see below for the reference picture.
(I have posted a new thread since the other thread has access on download mode and everything)
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I just experienced the same issue yesterday. Seems to be different than other ones that i've been able to find but its exactly like yours. Have you had any luck since you posted this?
jd8108 said:
I just experienced the same issue yesterday. Seems to be different than other ones that i've been able to find but its exactly like yours. Have you had any luck since you posted this?
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None. I went to service center and they said Main board has to be changed But I'm going to try some luck tomorrow to fix with the cheaper guys who will try to reprogram and will open the back to do some stuff. wish me luck
Any NEWS??
I have the same problem, but with i little different error error codes. Phone not responding whatever i press.
Damm, mine did this last night, i guess all contacts and everything is lost now
So, i just got the phone from warranty service and they replaced motherboard, so it means that this was hardware problem.
carljasoncrx said:
None. I went to service center and they said Main board has to be changed But I'm going to try some luck tomorrow to fix with the cheaper guys who will try to reprogram and will open the back to do some stuff. wish me luck
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Any Update on this?
(i had same issue now please guide me )