[Q] Experia Arc rooted - Xperia Arc General

Hi. I have rooted my Arc and would like to know what would happen if i did a factory reset. Would it go back to when i rooted it or would it screw it up.
Also can anyone point me in the direction to a kernel so i can over-clock it. One that is simple and where everything works. I have read some where there seems to be trouble with WIFI.
Thanks Gary.

Hi Gary
You can do a normal factory reset. You will not lose your root and don't mess anything up. I would recommend doomkernel but don't forget to flash the wifi module.
And please use the Q&A section next time. =)
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Please do a little search before posting. Everything is available in the respective forum.
This is the General forum.
Post questions in the Q & A forum.
Kernel, Root, Overclock everything is available in Xperia Arc Android Development.

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[Q] Fascinate Froyo Custom ROM ??

All : I rooted my Phone ! And installed a Super Clean Mod..
I really dont see the point of Mods which just remove bloatwares. I was expecting Froyo when I modded.
Reasons
1. I wanted Skype
2. I wanted Flash
Is there any good way to establish the 2 apps which I need ? Is there a Froyo custom ROM for Fascinate at all ?
Thanks In advance
eshu68 said:
All : I rooted my Phone ! And installed a Super Clean Mod..
I really dont see the point of Mods which just remove bloatwares. I was expecting Froyo when I modded.
Reasons
1. I wanted Skype
2. I wanted Flash
Is there any good way to establish the 2 apps which I need ? Is there a Froyo custom ROM for Fascinate at all ?
Thanks In advance
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Sorry to disappoint you but I would have done my homework on the subject first.
That said, Skype is in the market.
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If you spent 3 seconds searching, you could have answered this yourself, and you also should have read the sticky before posting too...
^^There's a search button for a reason. And you're supposed to read stickies before posting. At least this wasn't posted in the development section.
Closed per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838803

[Q] Custom Roms for Xperia Play

So..im very new to this whole "custom roms" scenario, ive read about CM7, and others, but am still quite confused as to what they are, how to install, or if theres even a custom rom out for the xperia play...could someone please help me understand exactly what a custom rom is, and how to install on my xperia play, thanks so much would really mean a lot to me - Kes
*Bump* Anyone atall..?
I laugh at you
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thatsupnow said:
I laugh at you
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Bit harsh...you need to have an unlocked bootloader. Then download the CM7 from the development section and run the script. It's that simple!
No sorry that wasn't what I wanted to type
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Google is your friend.
Custom ROMs For Android Explained And Why You Want Them
[Complete Guide] How To Flash A Custom ROM To Your Android Phone With ROM Manager + Full Backup & Restore <-- thats a guide not for our phones but giving it a quick read will allow you to see the steps involed when installing.
Enhance Your Android Experience with Custom ROMs <-- another general description + install guide
Hey thanks a lot guys really appreciate the help, im gonna give this a shot sometime today I read the tutorials and that, i was just worried trying it on my xperia play, since they were all instructions to a different phone/model, but if its the same principles hopefully it'll be alright. Thanks again! - Kes

[GUIDE] The latest guide to xperia x8 roms and mods

UPDATED: Saturday, February, 25th 2012
DISCLAMER:
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE IF YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE MENTIONED ARE WHAT WORKED FOR ME AND OTHER USERS> and when you read this thread,dont just read half or parts of it, read it properly, form start to finish!​Hi there dear reader welcome to my guide with new questions new roms and much much more things. It's The latest guide to roms and mods for the x8!!​1. we do not accept trolling here. i do not want a flame war here.
2. these mainly benefits me and other rom testers ect.
3.click here for my FAQ that gets updated every week
right onto the guide iitself.
Rooting​Rooting your phone is what you need to do before you install custom roms, modules, and kernels. Rooting means you have superuser access to your phone. a bit like a special admin on a computer. having superuser rights means you also have the power to change you system stuff, delete a system app, add modifications and so on. if you wish to root your phone then click here
great, you'v rooted your phone i hope, now for the fun stuff...
Basebands and kernels​I know that many people have baseband 006. you cant install roms with your baseband at 006 so you will have to change it to 015. unless your phone already has 015. for the baseband collection thread clickthis
i have also found a thread with a custom kernel. its linuxdx by doixanh. for the thread click here
Also a guide on building a kernel. click here for that
Roms:​welcome to the rom part of this thread. custom roms are custom android versions, that can easily be modified and customized, they are more than just your average android. most of them are based on cm6 or cm7 or cm6 mini.
here are a couple of gingerbread roms i have found and tested.
gingerbread roms:​Gingercruzt by frogy furnetal.
Gingerdx by doixanh
minicm7
froyo roms
froyo pro by XDA-RK
Froyobread by doixanh
sense roms by ratch
how to install custom roms:​Now, custom roms are actually quite easy to install. as long as you follow the instructions bellow.
1. copy the rom to your sd card. no subfolder just the normal folder on its own on the sdcard.
2.boot into xrecovery (for more about recoveries click here, its my FAQ you will find info there
3.go to install custom .zip
it should come up with a load of folders you have on your phone. go to the bottom where you will find your rom and choose that.
4. install it and wait...
5. once installed, do a full wipe before rebooting or you could get stuck on rebooting.
5. your done!
Modifications.​Right now on to the mods.
some people want dual touch or pinch to zoom for their phones.
well, guess what, you can.
if you have cypress chip on your phone (real dual touch) click here
If you have synaptics (fake pinch to zoom) then click here
If you want to overclock your phone then click here
If you want linuxdx then click Here
how to install linuxdx (and other kernels)​I do have a thread about bootloaders and kernels but since i put it in my modifactions section i decided to put a TuT:
grab flashtool 2.9.1 (hard to get hold of but it is the only flashtool that works with flashing kernels, i do have it and i have flashed linuxdx v004 and alfs kernel v05 so i will load up the download file for flashtool 2.9.1)(click here to download flashtool 2.9.1 move linuxdx v004 .ftf to flashootl/firmwares
and open x10flashtool (works with x8 dont worry) click flash and choose file. then follow the onscreen instructions... (plug in x8 whilst holding back button, wait for a few minutes as some coding will show up on the computer screen, then it will say its done and you can disconnect your phone) once completed rebbot phone and enjoy!!!YOU MUST HAVE AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER TO LOAD CUSTOM KERNELS!
Recently asked questions!
Hello guys! i decided to update my thread and tell you about more recently asked questions:
How to unlock bootloader:
Answer: There is this thing called search bar, use it because there is more than just 2 threads about unlocking bootloader, actually there is a about 5
Why do i get a hard brick after unlocking my phones bootloader?
Answer: Check your date on the back of the phone: It should have a date such as 11w28 etc. If it is 11w32 and above, then stay away from the bootloader, it will only end up in tears. Many threads about this too, use the search button
Can we run IOS on our x8?
Answer: Are you crazy? check my post here for more. If your thinking of porting it or anything (not that it will ever happen )
if you have anymore things you want me to add, then post a reply saying so.
also check out my FAQ
this will be updated every week.
Also, how did you get to this thread? via my sig, or via searching the forums or searching google?
Very good guide...keep it updated and it will be #1 guide
X8invisible13 said:
Very good guide...keep it updated and it will be #1 guide
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thanks man. i will keep it updated. im on the forum's nearly everyday so it will be updated as often as possible
hmmm
what would you guys think if i posted like an ultimate guide to the xperia x8 in the xperia x8 general forums containing root, unroot, seus,brick,roms and more. if you think its a good idea then please say so because it might take a while to make the ultimate guide but i think its a good idea
wilbso said:
what would you guys think if i posted like an ultimate guide to the xperia x8 in the xperia x8 general forums containing root, unroot, seus,brick,roms and more. if you think its a good idea then please say so because it might take a while to make the ultimate guide but i think its a good idea
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a thread like that exists... altho it isn't updated as much anymore
anyway... shouldn't THIS thread be there? this is the wrong place to post this...
wilbso said:
what would you guys think if i posted like an ultimate guide to the xperia x8 in the xperia x8 general forums containing root, unroot, seus,brick,roms and more. if you think its a good idea then please say so because it might take a while to make the ultimate guide but i think its a good idea
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Its a good idea but instead of making a new thread u could just modify this one and move it to general
X8invisible13 said:
Its a good idea but instead of making a new thread u could just modify this one and move it to general
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yeah, good idea, i'll do that soon
Ok,good luck may the force be with u
u should add gingerxperia
ok i will
flaviobd said:
u should add gingerxperia
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sure thing man. this will have gingerxperia on it soon. probaly this monday since its my birthday on moday so i will do it like a special post
thanks mate
X8invisible13 said:
Ok,good luck may the force be with u
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ok, thanks mate, i will hit the thanks button 3 times. and may the force be with u too as you take your journey through this forum
this is good man.but it will be better if you can make the sort to be more informative,per section,with big title,..
xcal_tau said:
this is good man.but it will be better if you can make the sort to be more informative,per section,with big title,..
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okay. thanks for the idea. there will be a new layout now
you're on the role man!!
Thanks!!
Thanks! I've been reading it.
tnks man! Its gr8
h37al said:
tnks man! Its gr8
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thanks for your feedback. i appreciate all the good feedback im getting it also helps me to know if it is a good guide so i can improve it.
-Wilbso
there a alfs kernel bether then ldx
nice guide .
keep updated
thanks dude !!
nice guide for noobs like me

Help needed for a new kid joining Android!

Hi guys,
I just got an Samsung Galaxy S i9000. I am pretty new to this Android stuff so please bear with me if I've asked simple or stupid questions
I'm also no expert on phones as well.
Right now, I've been advised to get an custom ROM that's based on pure CM with DroidWall installed after doing it.
Now, I'm trying to learn how to do it and I have no idea where to look at or do this.
Can you please give me some tips and links that will guide me to do this? All I'm looking for is to increase the battery life while still connected to WiFi/3G to use Facebook, Instagram, Google Play, and the games etc.
Thanks for your time to help this noob
Well, if you're totally new to android, you're early with rooting. I don't understand why you were and who advice you to use droid wall. It's just an app that isn't even needed. You should root your device with CF root, then you're able to flash the ROM you like. BTW, is it so hard to Google for that so that you have to create a thread? I doubt.
As dark knight said it's not very difficult to search on google.
It's very easy to root ur phone and if don't understand what you are doing sometimes it's normal but i don't think that root a phone and flash a rom is really hard, everything is wrote.
Well, googling it is easy but the thing is for me is that I'm not too sure which one I should get. I wanted to get some tips and advices on which I should get because I'm new to this thing. I know it may be stupid question to ask but yeah. Cheers.
Lol i understand, there is lots of ways to root ur i9000 like using an app like z4root or root it with a computer with softwares, try z4root it's very easy to do but it doesn't always work
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
I see you have the same phone as mine. What ones did you root your phone with?
Hi Dafcee
I rooted my Phone with this Tutorial.
...click...
Works great and is simple
Now I installed Cyanogenmod9 by pawitp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592131
Finally I have a good looking Android 4 Smartphone :good:
Sorry for my bad english ;D
kind regards
tom
Thanks alot for the help
Hey buddy i flashed xxjw4 and rooted it using cf root...den i installed imm761 ics333 custom rom....everything is wrkng fine bt i am nt able to make calls...and d confusing part is dt net is wrkng...i tried to flash xxjw4 agn bt it dint wrk....plss help
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Its easy to install a GB 2.3.6 ...JVU as an example, then from keypad make a factory format ( star 2767 star 3855 # ) and will have a clean and new Android. Next step, root with Odin using Semaphore 2.5.0....
If you want one of the best ICS's...give it a try to RemICS UX 1.3.1....will be surprised.
Good luck.
you could use z4root,Universal Androot

[Q&A][CM 10.1] Do you have problems with CyanogenMod 10.1? Read this first!

To the Moderators:
This is a try at lowering the rate of repeated questions in the CyanogenMod 10.1 official nightlies // discussion thread. I am aware that this thread would probably belong in the "Q&A" section, but I fear that it will get buried and forgotten there. I beg you to consider the idea of this thread and leave it in the "General" section.
Have you flashed a CyanogenMod 10.1 official nightly? Do you have questions and problems? This post is here to help you!
Please read the entirety of this post before asking questions in the CyanogenMod 10.1 official nightlies // discussion thread!
It is assumed that you have read the first post of the CM10.1 thread (called "the OP" in the following).
If you were not able to find your information by yourself, or would not have been able to without this thread, you should reconsider flashing a CM10.1 NIGHTLY.
I will not answer Questions in this thread.
I get a "status 7" message when flashing with CWM!
It seems you are running PhilZ Kernel or a derivative of it. This kernel seems to be broken and unable to flash. Flash Siyah, Dorimanx or any other Kernel via CWM or ODIN, boot to Recovery and try again.
My phone asks for a PIN or some other code which I don't have!
You have a SIM.Locked Phone which was unlocked via an exploit. Samsungs kernel-update fixes a few issues, including those exploits. Use GalaxSim Unlock to re-unlock your phone.
Youtube/Market/GMail crashes!
You need to flash the corresponding 4.2.1 GApps, currently 20121212.
The Clock app (or any other app) crashes!
Go to Settings -> Apps -> All -> Clock (or whatever it was) and delete it's data.
Are there any other kernels supporting CM10.1?
As far as I know, all Siyah-based Kernels should work. Remember that you are not supposed to post on the CyanogenMod 10.1 official nightlies // discussion thread when using a different kernel.
I have flashed [insert any kernel here], now my phone won't boot!
The kernel obviously does not support CM10.1/Android 4.2.1. Reflash the ROM to get the stock kernel back.
Where are the developer and performance options?
Google has hidden them. With good reason. You can render your phone unbootable if you use those incorrectly. To quote Codeworkx: "bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed."
If you apsolutely need to use them, tap Build Number until you are a developer (about 7 times).
I unlocked the Developer Options and tried to use "Simulate Screens". Now my screen is black and won't turn on again!
That is why one does not simply mess around with the dev options. Reboot your phone and press vol. down while it's booting. This will boot it to Secure Mode, where you can go and untick "Simulate Screens". Fixed.
I cannot find Photosphere! Will it be added?
No. Photosphere is not open source and therefore only available for Nexus devices.
Charging speed is very slow!
Due to hardware limitations, there are only three possible charging speeds, one of which is never used. The others are 450mA on USB and 650mA on the charger. Your phone is either draining power while being charged (media scanner?) or has a problem with the USB connector. Try cleaning it CAREFULLY or find the app responsable for the drain with BetterBetteryStats.
I want to disable the Lockscreen Widgets
Use Lockscreen Policy from the Play Store
The weather Icon of Chronus does not show on the lockscreen!
You can maximize widgets in the Lockscreen Settings. All your Lockscreen widgets will be maximized after turining the screen on. If you want to know why there's no better Option read this.
Sometimes I get freezes when scrolling through long lists!
I have never experienced this. People suggest that ticking "Force GPU Rendering" in Developer Options solves this. Other People suggest that forcing GPU rendering breaks other things, e.g. the keyboarld leaves a black space in WhatsApp. I have never experienced this, neither.
My Car Stereo/Handsfree/other Bluetooth device does not work correvtly!
All AOSP 4.2.1 ROMs including the Nexus 4 seem to have problems with Bluetooth, or more specifically A2DP. Rumour has it that it will be fixed in 4.2.2.
I get "Out of storage" messages and can no longer install Apps!
Viber and Lucky pacher are known to trigger this. Try to move them to your external SD card. If that doesn't do the trick, search /data/apps for .odex files and delete them.
I get tons of dumpstate_ril_RESET_BY_CP_SILENTRESET.log files at /data/log !
These are logs of RIL crashes. Do NOT use GetRIL to fix this. Use this instead. These zips flash modem, RIL and a few other related files. They are much more reliable than GetRIL. You can also try to Flash XXLS8 without RIL and hen reflash CM, it comes with XXLS8 RIL.
The rotation- and the acceleration sensor do not work anymore!
Deactivating tilt to scroll in Chrome should help.
Real Racing 3/Simpsons/other games crash after a very short time!
Blamesung. This is a problem with the current mali driver (mali is the graphics chip). Do not expect it to be fixed. There is a possibility to flash older drivers and fix the gaming issues (see siyah kernel), but that will bring the graphical glitches in the UI and keyboard back.
UPDATE: It seems to me that it's not the mali driver, but the audio HAL acting up. I have sudden loss of audio and a game crash a few seconds after, most prominently in World of Goo, and some people report that disabling all things audio via in-game controls fixes the crashing.
I still have a problem that was not discussed here!
Reflash the ROM and wipe cache and dalvik cache in Recovery. Reboot. Delete the data of the app that is misbehaving. Search the CyanogenMod 10.1 official nightlies // discussion thread to see if anyone has had this problem before you, and if there is a fix. If all of this fails, ask in that thread and someone will hopefully try to help you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I have moved on to a Sony Xperia Z. I will not trouble myself with keeping myself, the OP or the thread up to date. If you have very common problems and a solution, PM me and I'll update the OP. If you want to take over the management of this thread, PM me and we'll find a solution.
Happy flashing and bye!
this thread s completely useless... when we have a discussion thread and one development thread in original forum what was the necessity of this'd thread.. does q & a or discussion means different? think before starting a new thread..
I have been considering CM10.1 and aren't too bothered about some of the bugs but the GPS one does concern me. I use my phone as my everyday satnav, does this GPS bug mean that the navigation app is currently useless on CM10.1?
Prashanthme said:
this thread s completely useless... when we have a discussion thread and one development thread in original forum what was the necessity of this'd thread.. does q & a or discussion means different? think before starting a new thread..
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True, All of the above answers are completely useless, because they have been answered countless times alerady. But still people ask them, sometimes the same question twice in the same thread page. But instead of flaming the questioners, yelling at them, i try to answer them in one, easy to find place. It is an experiment to see if maybe the original thread gets cleaner with this, and more efficient at solving the real problems as well as discussing issues and solutions. In my oppinion, telling people to tap the build number 7 times does not count as discussion...
Coirpre said:
True, All of the above answers are completely useless, because they have been answered countless times alerady. But still people ask them, sometimes the same question twice in the same thread page. But instead of flaming the questioners, yelling at them, i try to answer them in one, easy to find place. It is an experiment to see if maybe the original thread gets cleaner with this, and more efficient at solving the real problems as well as discussing issues and solutions. In my oppinion, telling people to tap the build number 7 times does not count as discussion...
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I like the experiment an totally agree to the spirit of not flaming.:good:
But I am afraid it will not really help. Too much users who prefer to just ask instead of doing some honest searching.
Prashanthme said:
this thread s completely useless... when we have a discussion thread and one development thread in original forum what was the necessity of this'd thread.. does q & a or discussion means different? think before starting a new thread..
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If it is not useful, why are you here and commenting on it.
There are people who appreciates others efforts
I think its useful for the people who will be first time flashing CM10.1
Guys what's the difference between stable releases and nightlies? Which one is better?
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Kenrokks said:
Guys what's the difference between stable releases and nightlies? Which one is better?
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nightlies have small update day by day. Stable are versions are like milestones. I use cm10.1 nightlies.
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Maybe someone can help me with this:
I experience very slow charging with the standard samsung charger and CM 10.1, never saw this before.
tr1cky1 said:
Maybe someone can help me with this:
I experience very slow charging with the standard samsung charger and CM 10.1, never saw this before.
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updated OP with the answer.
How to get Root access of ADB on this CM 10.1 version?
How to get Root access of ADB on this CM 10.1 version?
On earlier CM version 10 there was "Developer options" in settings were I could simply change that, in "Root access" section.
My problem is that i get this: (shell has been denied superuser permissions) on my Samsung galaxy tab2 7.0 when trying to install app's wirelessly from my computer using "APK Batch Installer" that I found on the internet, ow and on the tab I use adbWireless app.
Typing "su" in terminal emulator and getting access to it doesn't work.
I am trying to solve this for few days and I just now found out that on CM 10 version everything would work if i would get ADB access, so I ended here asking for help. :fingers-crossed:
P.S. Sorry.. Writing this i didn't notice that this treat is for specifically one phone, that's because I googled this But any help would be appreciated.
@Coirpre
Maybe you could ask the mods or TS in this thread to merge, add or link your OP.
It'll help that thread by just pointing queries to the OP.
Good job collecting those info btw.
GT-i9100 | CM10.1 Nightly Stock
voltsb333 said:
@Coirpre
Maybe you could ask the mods or TS in this thread to merge, add or link your OP.
It'll help that thread by just pointing queries to the OP.
Good job collecting those info btw.
GT-i9100 | CM10.1 Nightly Stock
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I asked Codeworkx to add something similar to the OP of the cm10 thread, but he refused. I will ask as soon as i have the time (25. dec.) and nobody reads the op anyways...
I get a "status 7" message when flashing with CWM![/B]
It seems you are running PhilZ Kernel. This kernel seems to be broken and unable to flash. Flash Siyah or Dorimanx Kernel via ODIN, boot to Recovery and try again.
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If you get problems installing cm10.1 using the leaked version of Samsung jelly beans insecure kernel. You don't have to flash a kernel using odin.. If you flash sky fires dream kernel.. Reboot recovery and install cm10.1 from this kernel.. Everything works great.
Dream kernel found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29129084
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With all the issues I see I think I will keep my CM9 for long.
At least one of the mentioned problems has already been fixed:
My GPS-tracking shows 2 Km instead of the few hundred meters which i actually run. My average Speed is 100Km/h!
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Prashanthme said:
this thread s completely useless... when we have a discussion thread and one development thread in original forum what was the necessity of this'd thread.. does q & a or discussion means different? think before starting a new thread..
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I totally disagree. This thread not only save my time searching countless pages looking for my answer, it also prevented me spamming noob questions in the discussion/development thread. Thanks for the OP's effort for creating this thread. :good::good::good:
Legisy said:
How to get Root access of ADB on this CM 10.1 version?
On earlier CM version 10 there was "Developer options" in settings were I could simply change that, in "Root access" section.
My problem is that i get this: (shell has been denied superuser permissions) on my Samsung galaxy tab2 7.0 when trying to install app's wirelessly from my computer using "APK Batch Installer" that I found on the internet, ow and on the tab I use adbWireless app.
Typing "su" in terminal emulator and getting access to it doesn't work.
I am trying to solve this for few days and I just now found out that on CM 10 version everything would work if i would get ADB access, so I ended here asking for help. :fingers-crossed:
P.S. Sorry.. Writing this i didn't notice that this treat is for specifically one phone, that's because I googled this But any help would be appreciated.
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Sorry for the late answers, however, i have prewarned in the OP.... Have you given Root access to ADB? it is in the developer options.
jcasares said:
With all the issues I see I think I will keep my CM9 for long.
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It's not that bad. The only real problem atm is A2DP and bluetooth telephony. the ussues posted here are mostly unimportant or solvable.
TomBishop said:
I totally disagree. This thread not only save my time searching countless pages looking for my answer, it also prevented me spamming noob questions in the discussion/development thread. Thanks for the OP's effort for creating this thread. :good::good::good:
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You are welcome!

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