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I know when you reboot a p.c. you dont lose any setting . I get the feeling that is not the case with Android. Can someone confirm?
Thanks and sorry for the noob question.
shaggyskunk said:
I know when you reboot a p.c. you dont lose any setting . I get the feeling that is not the case with Android. Can someone confirm?
Thanks and sorry for the noob question.
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wtf?
of course you dont 'lose settings' by rebooting.
what exactly makes you think it would work otherwise?
Pirateghost said:
wtf?
of course you dont 'lose settings' by rebooting.
what exactly makes you think it would work otherwise?
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Well it seems from stuff that I have read, that a reboot is often compared to a factory reset?
It did not make sense that a reboot would wipe the setting, but I just wanted to be sure.
Thanks!
shaggyskunk said:
Well it seems from stuff that I have read, that a reboot is often compared to a factory reset?
It did not make sense that a reboot would wipe the setting, but I just wanted to be sure.
Thanks!
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a reboot is not compared to a factory reset.
i dont know what you have been reading, but a factory reset is definitely not equal to rebooting the phone.
+1 all you settings remain intact when u reboot the device. Think about how much of a pita it would be if it did not. No one would buy an android device, and if it could not save you settings data then also your Apps would be lost upon each boot. I have no idea where someone would have claimd this but its so far from the
A factory data/wipe reset does remove all user data
amazing........i loved this question
i may put that in my Sig
silver03wrx said:
+1 all you settings remain intact when u reboot the device. Think about how much of a pita it would be if it did not. No one would buy an android device, and if it could not save you settings data then also your Apps would be lost upon each boot. I have no idea where someone would have claimd this but its so far from the
A factory data/wipe reset does remove all user data
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Thanks AGAIN Silver! I have had an Android for all of three weeks, but if it were any Win
sys I would be right at home.
I had read on a few sites that a reset would clear all of your personal info and any d/l s/w?
My next step is to root the phone. It's too bad that you can't just boot from a back up if you mess up, and just reinstall the whole O/S...but from what I can tell, you can't just get a virgin copy of the Android O/S.?
Well in this thread it is the virgin copy of our factory firmware. If u ever mess up u can use Odin in this thread to flashing back to stock.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348
But also u can make backups that restore every thing before u messed up which will fix ya in most situations. Its called a nandroid backup. Once u root boot into cwm recovery, and click back up restore then select backup. Now anytime u want to go back to how your phone was when u made that back up u just ...boot into cwm click backup restore select restore and choose that restore point..... its just like the system backup/ restore in windows
silver03wrx said:
Well in this thread it is the virgin copy of our factory firmware. If u ever mess up u can use Odin in this thread to flashing back to stock.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348
But also u can make backups that restore every thing before u messed up which will fix ya in most situations. Its called a nandroid backup. Once u root boot into cwm recovery, and click back up restore then select backup. Now anytime u want to go back to how your phone was when u made that back up u just ...boot into cwm click backup restore select restore and choose that restore point..... its just like the system backup/ restore in windows
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THANKS AGAIN!!
Nandroid requires root, right? I guess that's why some are nervous when delving into new territory..like me.
Yeah u need to be rooted and have cwm recovery. You do the nandroid backup/restore in cwm recovery
So I just received a replacement phone via warranty from T-Mobile.
I have upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.6 and am rooted.
I just realized now that the IMEI number in Android is 00000000.
I'm not sure if it was like this before I started tinkering with it or if it happen as a result of the root/upgrade.
Anyways, I have the sticker that gives me the IMEI number under the battery, I just need to know if/how I can get this back into my phone. I've read something involving a HEX editor? But I don't know what or how.
Any advice and links would be greatly appreciated.
A little more information. I originally noticed that the IMEI was set at 0000000 because I tried to install Swype beta and it says cannot install on an android emulator. Further googling of this lead me to realize that swype wasn't recognizing my phone as a legit android OS because the IMEI number was missing...so yea. This is where I am now.
CoBfan1987 said:
A little more information. I originally noticed that the IMEI was set at 0000000 because I tried to install Swype beta and it says cannot install on an android emulator. Further googling of this lead me to realize that swype wasn't recognizing my phone as a legit android OS because the IMEI number was missing...so yea. This is where I am now.
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Did you make any backups before upgrading to Gingerbread 2.3.6?
ADD: Here is a quote off another thread with this problem:
I got my IMEI back. I had my nv_data.bin.md5 and nv_data.bin backed up when I unlocked my phone after I got the new one from Samsung. I just coppied them the the efs folder and my IMEI is back."
Hope it helps! And hope you have a back up... maybe even from your other phone?? Or before you upgraded the phone you have.
Should they be in this directory?:
/efs/root/afs/settings
because those are the only ones i can find
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App
CoBfan1987 said:
Should they be in this directory?:
/efs/root/afs/settings
because those are the only ones i can find
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App
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Yes.
10char
So I have the nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 files from my old phone and from my new phone. Sorry, I wasn't thinking enough to make a backup of these files when I upgraded to Gingerbread using Samsung Kies.
So now, with these two sets of files. Do I want to take the old (and good) files from my old phone and replace the files on my new phone. Won't that transfer the old phone's IMEI though?
CoBfan1987 said:
So I have the nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 files from my old phone and from my new phone. Sorry, I wasn't thinking enough to make a backup of these files when I upgraded to Gingerbread using Samsung Kies.
So now, with these two sets of files. Do I want to take the old (and good) files from my old phone and replace the files on my new phone. Won't that transfer the old phone's IMEI though?
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First - Is your phone working?
Second - Have you tried a factory reset if your phone is working?
Third - Try a factory reset and reflash a stock rom.
Fourth - If you phone is not working give it a shot and let us know
Yes the phone is working fine. Just with the IMEI missing, I can't get Swype beta to install (I'm assuming that is the problem)(That the only problem I've found so far). Would a factory reset restore the bin files and IMEI number then?
CoBfan1987 said:
Yes the phone is working fine. Just with the IMEI missing, I can't get Swype beta to install (I'm assuming that is the problem)(That the only problem I've found so far). Would a factory reset restore the bin files and IMEI number then?
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What I have read is a factory reset or reflashing a ROM (or both if all else fails) should restore your IMEI. I have also read flashing the original ROM that came on the phone has worked. You may try that if the factory reset does not restore it.
Since your phone is working don't copy the files over from your other phone
Do let us know your progress.
How do I obtain the original rom, is it posted here in the forum?
CoBfan1987 said:
How do I obtain the original rom, is it posted here in the forum?
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Did you do the factory reset yet?
resetting as we speak. Report back in a sec
okay reset is done and IMEI is still 0000000000
CoBfan1987 said:
okay reset is done and IMEI is still 0000000000
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Try doing the factory reset again and flashing back to froyo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106822
assuming the was what came with the phone?
I'm hitting the same very disgruntling problem that I did in the past when I tried to use CWM. When I try apply update from sdcard and I choose my update.zip file I just get E:signature verification failed and I can't proceed from there....
CoBfan1987 said:
I'm hitting the same very disgruntling problem that I did in the past when I tried to use CWM. When I try apply update from sdcard and I choose my update.zip file I just get E:signature verification failed and I can't proceed from there....
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What color is your recovery?
blue
"Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML -"
CoBfan1987 said:
blue
"Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML -"
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You need a custom kernal to flash from CWM. That is why you are getting that error. Let me look for an odin flash back to froyo stock for you.
On a side note - I have read taking your battery out for 10 mins has worked for some. Since your phone is working you may try that while we continue to look for a fix.
Sucks that this kind of problem would happen from following these instructions. I figure it would all automated and such...
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1810
and my battery is out now.
CoBfan1987 said:
Sucks that this kind of problem would happen from following these instructions. I figure it would all automated and such...
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1810
and my battery is out now.
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I say before going back to froyo try raver's ROM-ODIN-2.3.6-Gingerbread Offical Maybe a stock reflash will work. I have read a thousand ways that have work for different people now. You have done a few. Try this as it is easier than going back to froyo for now. Let your battery charge first.
Maybe kies just f-ed up your imei. And where are the big dog's when you need them? bhundven/FBis251?
Did you just root? Or did you use an app to unlock your phone as well?
Hello all, Haven't had time to post anything but got a few questions, I got an update the other day and I think it was a camera update? I'm not sure. Anyway I'm rooted(Not unlocked). I tried to install it and it brought me to an Android guy with his chest open. I have played with an LCD Density App. But I set it back to stock. Anyone know the problem? I just want to be able to be able to accept and download jelly-bean.
Thanks
read through the many ota threads from last week and you should find everything you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890631
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890631
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Then type su
Then hit enter
Then type echo --update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile > /cache/recovery/command
Then hit enter and exit
Is that the method, sorry for being a noob.
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trying to get an answer! sorrrrrrrrry
just wanna be set for some jellybeans
David522d said:
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trying to get an answer! sorrrrrrrrry
just wanna be set for some jellybeans
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Just get back to stock and wait for the JB update. You will find the guide for going back to stock in the General forum. Also if you plan to unlock i would recommend you to do it and use the NvFlash tool before you update to .30 firmware.
Pretoriano80 said:
Just get back to stock and wait for the JB update. You will find the guide for going back to stock in the General forum. Also if you plan to unlock i would recommend you to do it and use the NvFlash tool before you update to .30 firmware.
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Can you tell me how to change the build.prop back to default? I think that would do the trick
How about this...
go to settings
backup and reset
factory data reset
make sure there is nothing on internal storage that you want to keep before resetting.
lafester said:
How about this...
go to settings
backup and reset
factory data reset
make sure there is nothing on internal storage that you want to keep before resetting.
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That will keep my root correct?
No, everything is lost and set back to stock.
You can root again though.
Ok, well today I factory reset, rooted, and then attempted to due the update. It started updating but then it went straight to an android with open heart. Is it maybe because i only had 15% battery? Anyway to pull the update back in?
Hi, I was trying to install a theme I downloaded, so I used the recovery option, and installed the theme, and when it booted up, the wallpaper wasn't there, and the on-screen buttons weren't there, and the notifications weren't there either. I tried recovering using super su, and stuff. I'm new to this rooting crap, but what can I do? Should I do a factory reset?
Pictures:
Can't upload URL
^ Lockscreen, with no pictures
Can't upload URL
^ No notifications, or toolbar
Can't upload URL
^ No buttons, so I can't get to home
Add my skype I need help: [email protected]
Will upload pictures after I get 10 PC
sounds like you messed up your systemUI you can use the restore file from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275927 if your on JB
Hold Volume down + Power button to turn your phone off.
Hold Volume up + Power button to start it up in recovery mode.
If you made a backup (You should ALWAYS make a backup before modifying anything), click backup and restore, advanced restore, restore system. If that doesn't work, try doing a full restore... or you could just use the link rangerbry provided.
If you didn't make a backup, go down to factory reset (this is kinda your last option if you didn't make a backup, sadly) and start from scratch. This is why you always make a backup when you've got your phone set up the way you want it before applying mods/themes, etc.
So if I restore with the link will I still keep my data?
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Rangerbry said:
sounds like you messed up your systemUI you can use the restore file from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275927 if your on JB
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It doesn't work! I tried recoverying from it, and then I even lost my settings app!!
Sesamechicken said:
It doesn't work! I tried recoverying from it, and then I even lost my settings app!!
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Then factory reset as previously instructed.
arrrghhh said:
Then factory reset as previously instructed.
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I can't!! I don't have the settings app!!
Once you fix your phone I suggest you refrain from using any mods. You don't seem to be adept at it.
Sesamechicken said:
I can't!! I don't have the settings app!!
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You don't need the settings app, go into recovery like I mentioned in my last post and do it from there, which I assume you've previously installed. If not, here's the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856480
Follow those instructions.
Hi
I have a pretty nice phone OP2 here I just rooted and twrped.
Now to my Q is it really so simple to install AK.023.OP2.CM by transfer the file to the phone go to twrp meny and install in there?
Let me know thanks
onesizeall said:
Hi
I have a pretty nice phone OP2 here I just rooted and twrped.
Now to my Q is it really so simple to install AK.023.OP2.CM by transfer the file to the phone go to twrp meny and install in there?
Let me know thanks
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i dont have experience with your specific device, but yes, it almost as simple as that. thats part of the purpose of twrp is to flash stuff.
the very first thing you want to do is, go to the backup tab and backup all the options.
then, leave that backup on your phone, but save a copy to your pc, for safe keeping, in case you accidentally delete the one on the phone.
after that go to the wipe/advanced tab
note- this step will wipe your data and is manditory, if you have any data you dont want to loose, stop now and back it up before proceeding
select cache, dalvic cache, system, and data ONLY, then swipe to wipe
next go back to home screen and select install, find your rom, select it, and swipe to install
next, reboot and wait for it to boot up.
if for whatever reason it wont boot or is broken,
go back in twrp and wipe the same things as above
then go to the restore tab, and restore the backup you made earlier
then reboot, and it should be back to the way it was.
this will have your phone working while you figure out why the rom didnt work.
How can I see IF the change is made?
Now I can see that the kernel is somthing else.
onesizeall said:
How can I see IF the change is made?
Now I can see that the kernel is somthing else.
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about phone in settings.
Is says
Oxygen version 2.1.2
And under kernel version
3.10.49 - AK.023.OP2.CM
?
is this right?
CRAP my phone is dead !!!!!!!
It is dead.. please help me now !! someone?
onesizeall said:
CRAP my phone is dead !!!!!!!
It is dead.. please help me now !! someone?
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were not Ms Cleo, what did you do to it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...d-bricked-device-t3183449/page16#post64099748
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...d-bricked-device-t3183449/page16#post64099748
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you didnt answer my question.
good luck with fixing that.
bweN diorD said:
were not Ms Cleo, what did you do to it?
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I tried to flash it...
onesizeall said:
I tried to flash it...
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i gave instruction on what to do if anything went wrong, did you do that?
bweN diorD said:
i gave instruction on what to do if anything went wrong, did you do that?
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Yes I have the Stock on the computer
onesizeall said:
Yes I have the Stock on the computer
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this is like pulling teeth to help you
i gave explicit instruction on what to do if there was a problem:
the very first thing you want to do is, go to the backup tab and backup all the options.
then, leave that backup on your phone, but save a copy to your pc, for safe keeping, in case you accidentally delete the one on the phone.
if for whatever reason it wont boot or is broken,
go back in twrp and wipe the same things as above
then go to the restore tab, and restore the backup you made earlier
then reboot, and it should be back to the way it was.
this will have your phone working while you figure out why the rom didnt work.
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did you do all that?
haha
Sorry but I have pretty much erased everything on the phone, because I came to that state .. I rather throw my phone in to the wall or press on every button there is...
So here we are now, All I can do is install from USB I guess, but when I´am trying that, it only says error.
adb sideload *something*