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[A] Simple Mobile APN Problem fixed

Okay, here it is as promised. You need Clockworkmod Recovery installed but you don't need to be rooted to flash the zip.
I have created a flashable zip file to replace the stock apns-conf.xml with one that has settings for Simple Mobile. What I have done is made an apns-conf.xml file that has settings for virtually every gsm carrier worldwide with the main TMO settings changed to Simple Mobile settings. I wanted to have it backup the current one also but the Edify scripting language used by Clockworkmod Recovery doesn't have support for moving or copying a file. So if you want to back up the file first there are two ways. If you are rooted just use 'Root Explorer' and copy the file and then paste it back to the same directory (change to R/W first). The backup will show as apns-conf-copy.xml. The other way (root not required) is to connect to the phone by ADB and issue the following adb command:
> adb pull /system/etc/apns-conf.xml apns-conf-backup.xml
[Make sure the directory you are issuing the adb command from is not read only and you have full modify permissions if you are using Windows.]
To restore the file you can just use Root Explorer to delete the new one and then rename the copy back to apns-conf.xml. If you copied the original to your computer using adb then just change the backup to apn-conf.xml and use 7-zip to replace it with the one in my zip file and flash the zip package again. That will restore your original file.
I made two flashable zip packages. Both are flashed using Clockworkmod Recovery. Put the desired file on your internal or external sd card and flash it, then reboot. Afer rebooting go into Settings, Wireless & networks, Mobile network settings, Access Point Names. Click the menu button and then select "Reset to default." Then select the radio button for Simple Mobile to turn the selection green. T-Mobile will still show but the change to Simple Mobile should be persistent even if you shutoff or reboot the phone. If you change the sim you might need to select the Simple Mobile apn again (only first time). This apn setting is for internet and mms with Simple Mobile.
apns-4-simple.zip: Worldwide apn settings with Simple Mobile instead of TMO.
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?8rovq05g7is2txs
MD5 checksum: 4db59ceeae1d80f14ca2d44ef04e61ed
apns-4-GB-stock.zip Restores the stock Gingerbread G2X file which has no settings for any carrier. TMO, Wind and Videotron are set elsewhere in the rom.
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?lcxlg23tsk6cc46
MD5 checksum: bb7ef684edb88a69e831a20828a4ca4a
I tested this myself with an old T-Mobile sim I have. It worked and the change was persistent after rebooting and shutting off the phone.
This should fix your data connectivity problems.
Please note: If you have a stock rom this will prevent future OTA or LG Updater updates. Use the "apns-4-GB-stock.zip" to restore the file to stock GB T-Mobile G2X and then OTA and LG Updater updates will work. If you have a stock Froyo rom use one of the methods above to backup your original file so you can restore it later if you want to get an OTA or LG Updater update.
Enjoy!

THANK YOU
Hi jboxer,
Thank you very very much.. Its been quite a while I did adb and stuff the last time I did it was with HD2 last year I need to refresh my skills..
Anyways the phone is not with me and I will go home in the evening and try this fix and let you know..
Thank you very much for such detailed steps and description.
I will let u know how it goes as soon as I try it..

anush.isaac said:
Hi jboxer,
Thank you very very much.. Its been quite a while I did adb and stuff the last time I did it was with HD2 last year I need to refresh my skills..
Anyways the phone is not with me and I will go home in the evening and try this fix and let you know..
Thank you very much for such detailed steps and description.
I will let u know how it goes as soon as I try it..
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It would have been nice to get some feedback after making the effort to fix this problem for you Simple Mobile users. anush.isaac, you said you would let us know as soon as you tried it out and we have been waiting four days now for your update.

question: What is APN? What does it do, and why does it need to be fixed. Sorry noob question. Im slowly learning about the android system. Some feedback would be nice. One more question: This works on T-Mobile???
*edit I just googled it.......can someone explain it to me in english, lol. I felt like I was reading in a different language.

Have the Same Problem
Hey all,
I was reading up and I have the same problem with my G2x.
I would like to try to use the solution that you provided but I have never done any rooting or modifying to my phone. I am not sure how to install the clockwork mod that you mentioned.
I only have access to a mac and in my experience that usually stops most attempts to modify my phone or other phones.
where can i find simple instructions on how to apply the flashable zip package and perform the Adb (not sure what this is)
Thanks in advance,
RR

Originally Posted by oceandographer
Well the settings from their site were correct. The android configuration is what was needed. It's not obvious how you activate the APN though. The technical support rep helped me figure it out but even he was like, "You have to get the green dot on that new APN. Try to drag it or just touch it.." Well you have to touch the radial button where the green dot should go, however, that is not good enough. You have to hold it down for awhile. Just the button. Then you get the green activation dot. There you have it.
Thanks for the help. You were correct, as was my assumption.
g2x activation at simple mobile.
Simple Mobile website--> Enter in Android config on a new APN--> Save and hold down the radial button long enough for it to turn green. From there, internet, gps, mms, etc. all work.
Ocean .. you are AWESOME. it worked like a charm , i kept searching around until i found your post, i'm gonna post this in another thread on here about the same issue if you don't mind. i'm sure many people are experiencing this issue
glad i didn't have to root ..why? my name says it all
ps. just make sure you do the drag first a couple of times "it wont actually drag the dot" but just do it a few times then hold like Ocean said until it turns green , i held it for 15 seconds at least

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jboxer said:
It would have been nice to get some feedback after making the effort to fix this problem for you Simple Mobile users. anush.isaac, you said you would let us know as soon as you tried it out and we have been waiting four days now for your update.
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Hi jboxer,
I really apologize for not being able to get back to you quickly. I was help up at work for the past few days and could not try anything.
I have not Rooted a G2X before and I am a little concerned on how to do it. I did read the Instructions on this form but it is a little confusing. Let me confirm this with you, To apply your fix I know I need to Root the phone but is there another way without rooting the phone as I am afraid I might brick the phone.
Also In order to root the phone I followed this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214 . So I just need to install the CLOCKWORK MOD RECOVERY and flash the root zip??
The phone is my Girlfriend's so I don't have access to it all the time.. I once again apologize for the late reply..

anush.isaac said:
Hi jboxer,
I really apologize for not being able to get back to you quickly. I was help up at work for the past few days and could not try anything.
I have not Rooted a G2X before and I am a little concerned on how to do it. I did read the Instructions on this form but it is a little confusing. Let me confirm this with you, To apply your fix I know I need to Root the phone but is there another way without rooting the phone as I am afraid I might brick the phone.
Also In order to root the phone I followed this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214 . So I just need to install the CLOCKWORK MOD RECOVERY and flash the root zip??
The phone is my Girlfriend's so I don't have access to it all the time.. I once again apologize for the late reply..
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No, you DO NOT need do root the phone to apply this. I stated that in my original thread and in others. You just need to install Clockworkmod recovery, boot into Clockworkmod and flash the APN zip and follow the instructions to restore to default apn settings. That's it. If you want to root then you can also flash the root zip at the same time or another time. The choice is yours and solely up to you.

Thanks
All day I've been trying to get the correct APN set up..and I come across your easy flash zip. It worked fine on my G2x and I have data! Thanks

dokjon said:
All day I've been trying to get the correct APN set up..and I come across your easy flash zip. It worked fine on my G2x and I have data! Thanks
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Glad to help. Please click me a Thank You.

I've installed the zip and have followed the instructions over and over again, but somehow it keeps dropping out. i just upgraded to GB today (should have stayed with FY). the apn just keeps resetting to TMO over and over, my phone is completely screwed on data now thanks to GB. either way, anything you think i can do about the anp issue?
it just keeps failing or saying the connection timed out.

blink6966 said:
I've installed the zip and have followed the instructions over and over again, but somehow it keeps dropping out. i just upgraded to GB today (should have stayed with FY). the apn just keeps resetting to TMO over and over, my phone is completely screwed on data now thanks to GB. either way, anything you think i can do about the anp issue?
it just keeps failing or saying the connection timed out.
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If you install my APN zip file the problem should go away. Once this is installed the APN has the same status as the TMO one so the phone should not want to switch back to TMO any more.

Im gonna give you guys another solution that does not involve flashing anything. I had this exact problem and here is what i did to fix. Blv me after you read this you wont believe it. Plus with the described methods in this forum about this issue, if you ever have to reset your phone, you will be back to the same problem again...having to flash that xml file.. read on..
First you need to get an unlock code for SIM unlock. I paid $2.80 on ebay for unlock code from unlock_fusion. Really cheap. You will not be able to create and save a new APN without the phone being unlocked. Now the default APN in the LG G2x is "T-MOBILE US" and you cannot delete it. Even if you root or unlock it cannot be removed. If you create the simple mobile APN as described in a matter of minutes it switches back to the tmobile APN which is a real pain in the a$$. The simple solution is to create another APN and name it exactly as your default APN which is "T-MOBILE US". Viola! Dont worry, it will allow you to save it with the same name but inside that APN you have the simple mobile configuration. It works without flashing anything. I added one thing extra to the simple mobile config APN type: default,mms,ota,agps
Thats it. you dont really have to add that but I did.
Note: This problem shows up after updating to android 2.3.3. before that, a simple unlock and adding the simple mobile APN worked fine.
Note:
to unlock requires that you put a sim card from a different carrier other than t-mobile for this phone. Also using the simplemobile sim card wont bring up the screen that asks for the sim unlock code. Use an AT&T sim card.. just borrow one from a friend. For those of you that dont know, simple mobile is what is called an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) of t-mobile. They resell t-mobile's network which is why your 3G and 4G still works on simple mobile or any t-mobile phone that is used on simple mobile. You can also use a sim card from h2owireless as they are an MVNO of AT&T. So with that said, insert a different sim card and turn on the phone and you will see the screen come up asking for the unlock code. Do not enter anything that is not a real unlock code as too many tries will lock you out.
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Found a fix that worked for me.
Nothing listed here fixed this issue for me. I eventually ran across APN Manager on the market. It works with root access and gives you full control over the APNs. I just made a backup then deleted the T-Mobile default one and now only Simple is there and always active.

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txnr70 said:
Nothing listed here fixed this issue for me. I eventually ran across APN Manager on the market. It works with root access and gives you full control over the APNs. I just made a backup then deleted the T-Mobile default one and now only Simple is there and always active.
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John,
Funny its only you with that problem. Ive helped so many friends with this phone and the same problem and its resolved with what i posted. No root access needed. Only unlock code required and its cheap enough. Did you get unlock code for your phone? because you cant do what I posted (see picture link in my post) with out unlocking first. Please post exactly what changes you made because i dont think there is a root solution for the G2x/android 2.3.3. Post exactly what you did in the app you installed. thanks

pcdocta said:
John,
Funny its only you with that problem. Ive helped so many friends with this phone and the same problem and its resolved with what i posted. No root access needed. Only unlock code required and its cheap enough. Did you get unlock code for your phone? because you cant do what I posted (see picture link in my post) with out unlocking first. Please post exactly what changes you made because i dont think there is a root solution for the G2x/android 2.3.3. Post exactly what you did in the app you installed. thanks
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No root solution? Look at my signature.

exactly my point.
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pcdocta said:
exactly my point.
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What is your point? The root solution is linked in my signature. GB stock is easily rootable.

blink6966 said:
I've installed the zip and have followed the instructions over and over again, but somehow it keeps dropping out. i just upgraded to GB today (should have stayed with FY). the apn just keeps resetting to TMO over and over, my phone is completely screwed on data now thanks to GB. either way, anything you think i can do about the anp issue?
it just keeps failing or saying the connection timed out.
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I have discovered this is a framework issue also. I can make you a new framework and build.prop that should fix this issue once and for all. What rom are you using? I need your framework-res.apk file and your build.prop. I can fix them and make a flashable zip for you to install.

[Solved] Many questions about rooting my EEE Transformer

First post, and already I'm confused and lost. Off to a good start, yes?
Firstly, greetings all. Nice to meet you.
Secondly, I today managed to acquire a very special and so far beloved Asus EEE Transformer TF101, so, tell me, what can make this Transformer even better?
Why, gaining root access, of course!
I've had a HTC sensation for about seven-ish months now, installed many things on it, and avoided bricking it (somehow), so I'm not entirely new to this process. However, the entire process of rooting the Transformer is getting a bit confusing.
After using Google (yay!) to my advantage, I eventually came across this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366743
"EASY!" I thought.
...until I discovered my current build number is "8.6.5.21".
So, using the above thread, I got redirected to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417006
At this point, things started going downhill.
I read through the steps of the latter thread, which were:
" Get Razorclaw and install it, no root needed."
Done.
"- Get the recovery installer and do the same."
"The Recovery"? My first question comes here, what recovery do I want? Do I go for the straightforward CWM?
My second question is, how am I meant to install a recovery without first rooting my device?
"- Check your version info. You'll see a pair of letter which are like the "WW"[...]"
My version says "WW_epad-etc" so I assume that's sorted.
"- Follow the instructions regarding downloading the .13 update (WW version and/or whatever letter pair your tablet uses, in case the WW doesn't work)."
To this, I assume "pjfriend" refers to the first thread. So I go to it, and open this link. This link works fine, however...
image
How am I meant to downgrade(upgrade?) to Version 8.6.5.13 when it's only designed for a JP "SKU", and I have a WW "SKU"?
"Unzip, slap on external SD, power off, power on with down volume, volume up to go to recovery, bang. Done."
Again, if I have no recovery installed due to being unable to root due to being unable to update my build number, how am I supposed to boot into recovery?
"- Do the same thing with the megaupload file (.19)."
No root :<
"The second option did fix the problem I had, which was trying to update to a WW.19 firmware from a US.13 - DO THE DOUBLE FILE/RENAME TRICK. It works perfectly."
I'm unsure as to what the "second option" he refers to is, and what the "double file/rename trick" is. Any ideas?
"- Run razorclaw, run recovery installer, and gloat."
Wait... so... NOW I run the recovery installer? :/
Darn my build version, it could be as easy as installing an APK and finishing!
My final aim is to install AOKP, and use that, which of course I need root for.
So, for my last trick, do I need to install any firmware for AOKP?
For my really last trick, anything else I should know?
Thanks in advance, apologies for the wall of text.
All best,
Valky.

1- Vipermod
2- Gnufabio's Recovery Installer
3- Factory Reset
4- Flash AOPK

mrevankyle said:
1- Vipermod
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Thanks very much, however, from what I understand Vipermod is built for the Transformer Prime. Does it work on the non-prime variant?

It will work for rooting only and not installing cwm. Use Recovery Installer for that. Worked fantastic for me on 9.2.1.17.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA

Yes, I used vipermod option 1 to root my tf101.

Valkorian said:
Thanks very much, however, from what I understand Vipermod is built for the Transformer Prime. Does it work on the non-prime variant?
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ViperMod, use option 3 since you're still on HC firmware.

Thanks a lot, all of the above, looks a lot less difficult than I was making it.
Last question:
"Plug in your Transformer"
Check.
"and make sure to install the drivers located in the included .zip"
How would I do this? After plugging in the Tablet, Windows automatically installed the driver software successfully. Is that it already done, or do I need to do anything in particular before running Vipermod?

Valkorian said:
Thanks a lot, all of the above, looks a lot less difficult than I was making it.
Last question:
"Plug in your Transformer"
Check.
"and make sure to install the drivers located in the included .zip"
How would I do this? After plugging in the Tablet, Windows automatically installed the driver software successfully. Is that it already done, or do I need to do anything in particular before running Vipermod?
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If your PC recognized you TF, you're good to go.
In case the ViperMod process doesn't work for some reason, update the driver to
the one in the folder.

Thanks a bunch, super easy, sorted, rooted, everything's going fantastically.
Hopefully, I shall be able to help someone else in return. Thank you all once again!

Valkorian said:
Thanks a bunch, super easy, sorted, rooted, everything's going fantastically.
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Great. I highly recommend using Recovery Installer to install Rogue XM CWM Recovery. Its the only version that supports the external micro SD card. There are far to many posts about problems with others especially ROM Manager.
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I'm afraid that "one last thing" isn't coming around as quickly.
After sucessfully rooting my device (thanks all!), I've installed titanium backup, backed up the few apps I installed, enabled root access on ES File Explorer, given super user permissions, all that...
Unfortunately, it seems the recovery installer insists I'm not rooted. It just flashes for a second, and then I get a message saying "Sorry, you are not rooted!"
Have I done something wrong?
Also, I have no external SD card in the device currently, but I have the 8 gig one from the old Sensation. Is that required?
Tried various things, but it seems that Recovery Installer just doesn't want to listen. Is there any other way to install a recovery, either manually or automatically, and other than ROM manager? I used 4ext/TWR on my Sensation, so I'm unused to using other things.

And now I'm being asked to update my firmware, I have two more postpone chances. Should I accept?

Valkorian said:
I'm afraid that "one last thing" isn't coming around as quickly.
After sucessfully rooting my device (thanks all!), I've installed titanium backup, backed up the few apps I installed, enabled root access on ES File Explorer, given super user permissions, all that...
Unfortunately, it seems the recovery installer insists I'm not rooted. It just flashes for a second, and then I get a message saying "Sorry, you are not rooted!"
Have I done something wrong?
Also, I have no external SD card in the device currently, but I have the 8 gig one from the old Sensation. Is that required?
Tried various things, but it seems that Recovery Installer just doesn't want to listen. Is there any other way to install a recovery, either manually or automatically, and other than ROM manager? I used 4ext/TWR on my Sensation, so I'm unused to using other things.
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Look in system/bin and copy the su to system/xbin
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And now I'm being asked to update my firmware, I have two more postpone chances. Should I accept?
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Thanks a lot guys. I wouldn't have been able to done it without you, hopefully I shall, in turn, be able to help others.
Thanks a plenty. You've made one happy person, all of you.

Sprint SPH-P500

I've searched everywhere and can't find anything on the sprint SPH-P500.
Does anyone know of any guides out there? I don't want to risk bricking it with a root from another model number. Thanks for all your hard work guys.much appreciated!

Do you have your stock rom? If you do, try rom for GT-5100 but you will not have 4G capability...
And if it don't work, you go in download mode and then restore your old stock rom thank to odin!

I guess everyone has forgotten about our tablet
I've never done anything on the coding side. But if someone could give me some guidance, I'd be willing to attempt to port some of the greatness that all of the other tablets are getting.

Its a great undertaking. I do website development and have linux experience and would rater not touch rom development. I have been interested though.
As far as the gt builds, i can give that a try. I dont have 4g in my area anyways,. Ill just have to become comfortable with odin before i do anything. Thanks!

Has there been any update on this? Looked around and doesn't look like there is even a developer working on it.
I can't even find the stock firmware for the SPH-P500.05 to download. I'm about to see if a sprint store will give me the file so I can start experimenting. If someone has a link to the stock firmware for this device it would be great. Maybe I'll get my hands dirty and make a few attempts and maybe get a guide going.

FluffyMittens said:
Has there been any update on this? Looked around and doesn't look like there is even a developer working on it.
I can't even find the stock firmware for the SPH-P500.05 to download. I'm about to see if a sprint store will give me the file so I can start experimenting. If someone has a link to the stock firmware for this device it would be great. Maybe I'll get my hands dirty and make a few attempts and maybe get a guide going.
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Any luck? I'm dying to root this thing.

FluffyMittens said:
Has there been any update on this? Looked around and doesn't look like there is even a developer working on it.
I can't even find the stock firmware for the SPH-P500.05 to download. I'm about to see if a sprint store will give me the file so I can start experimenting. If someone has a link to the stock firmware for this device it would be great. Maybe I'll get my hands dirty and make a few attempts and maybe get a guide going.
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I understand that CVE-2013-2094 has been ported to work (escalate to r00t) on Android devices. I don't know if this model has "performance events" turned on but, if so, could this be an opportunity to get # on our tablets?
Also, I have a way to kick off processes as system. Could that help us?

buford said:
I understand that CVE-2013-2094 has been ported to work (escalate to r00t) on Android devices. I don't know if this model has "performance events" turned on but, if so, could this be an opportunity to get # on our tablets?
Also, I have a way to kick off processes as system. Could that help us?
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I need to subscribe to this thread. Sorry about the delay. I have been playing with the idea of flashing the GT-5100 firmware, but there is no way back to stock if things go bad. I think I'm going to be more proactive and talk with the local Sprint store to see if I can get that firmware / bin from them. The fact that the development community for this device is so dead is a bit eerie.

FluffyMittens said:
I need to subscribe to this thread. Sorry about the delay. I have been playing with the idea of flashing the GT-5100 firmware, but there is no way back to stock if things go bad. I think I'm going to be more proactive and talk with the local Sprint store to see if I can get that firmware / bin from them. The fact that the development community for this device is so dead is a bit eerie.
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I sent you a couple PMs with more information. Not sure if they actually got to you.

Long search but - Cydia Impactor will take care of root for that Tab 2! Just follow that up adding busybox and all of the other root goodness!
Thanks Jay!!!
Instructions: Just Run it!
MrDavis

MrDavis said:
Long search but - Cydia Impactor will take care of root for that Tab 2! Just follow that up adding busybox and all of the other root goodness!
Thanks Jay!!!
Instructions: Just Run it!
MrDavis
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Great. Any more information on this? Links?

More info
Sure! Google search 'cydia impactor' and pick the first link. That is just about as technical has I can make it

MrDavis said:
Sure! Google search 'cydia impactor' and pick the first link. That is just about as technical has I can make it
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Haha, sorry about that. I will test it tonight. Maybe write up a script to automate this. Thank you so much for sharing this information.

FluffyMittens said:
Haha, sorry about that. I will test it tonight. Maybe write up a script to automate this. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
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Use cydia installer to root then use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2101044&highlight=sprint to get cwm

sph-p500 Rooted!
MrDavis said:
Sure! Google search 'cydia impactor' and pick the first link. That is just about as technical has I can make it
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I can also confirm cydia impactor works and is really as easy as downloading to pc run impactor hit startband it installsnsuper su right to the root of the tablet after that I have been able to successfully install (titanium, busybox, , link2sd, rom manager) and they all have root access
I have also been able to download mobile terminal and at $ prompt put in (su) and # should show letting you know you now have root access
after that I have also been able to change the default storage to ext2 by using. pm set-install-location 2, from # prompt and using link2sd to move apps 2 extsdcard for those of you that have an 8 gigger like I do I hope this helps im still alittle new to android

Any custom roms found for this tablet? I googled and I could only find rooting method but no custom roms (e.g. kitkat) for this tablet. Can the P5100 ones be used instead? I don't need the 4G service.

cydia impactor isnt recognizing the device. usb drivers fully installed and all that... kinda weird
nevermind. it worked!!! now i just need to install recovery and find a darn ROM LoL

I just received my Sprint SPH-500, and wouldn't have known it's a nonstandard Galaxy Tab 2 variant without this thread. I rooted mine with Towelroot, so I still have a locked bootloader, but full root access. AFAIK, my flash counter hasn't been triggered.

Here;s a screen capture of my downloading screen. It shows I haven't done a custom binary download (what triggers the flash counter), and I'm not running a custom binary, as I'm running the Samsung Official binary. But it does show my system status is custom..
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I should have progress to report on moving apps to my external sdcard and second partition soon.

After experimenting with Link2SD for more than a week, I gave up on it. It's just too unstable to be a daily driver. I only have the 8 GB model, and run several large data astronomy and birding apps, They left me with 800 MB free RAM on my internal SD storage, and I still had other apps to install.
Link2SD put apks, Dalvik-cache, and lib files on the second partition of my external SDCard, but lost the links a reboot or two later. It claimed to move 1.8 GB of files, but showed 14 GB of RAM used on my second partition. It lost user and system apps that were linked, unlinked, and lost, for instance, the Google Play Store Services.
I ended up using a symlinking app called Foldermount, similar to the old (unsupported) Directory Bind app. It stores data folders on my external SDCard, and symlinks them so my astronomy and birding apps think they're still stored on the internal SDCard. I've got all my apps installed, and still have nearly 3 GB internal SDCard RAM free.

Remove the "silenced", "4G", "Battery symbol" and "AM/PM" from notification bar

Remove the "silenced", "4G", "Battery symbol" and "AM/PM" from notification bar
I want to modify my notification bar so it's more something like this:
Sadly I can't put this as an image because of new user restrictions, but if a mod could edit my post for me that'd be great.
Is this possible?
I'm using a rooted 4.4.2 M8 on Verizon.

Here you go:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Are you on a custom ROM or stock (or stock rooted)?
I think we can help you out with a combination of system settings and systemui,apk modifications.
edit: Just saw you said you're on the stock rooted. Go thru all the settings, I think you might be able to remove the AM/PM and possibly battery. Otherwise, can you get into your phone and copy /system/app and find the systemui.apk file.
Copy it and upload it here, we can find the settings that control those.

orangekid said:
Are you on a custom ROM or stock (or stock rooted)?
I think we can help you out with a combination of system settings and systemui,apk modifications.
edit: Just saw you said you're on the stock rooted. Go thru all the settings, I think you might be able to remove the AM/PM and possibly battery. Otherwise, can you get into your phone and copy /system/app and find the systemui.apk file.
Copy it and upload it here, we can find the settings that control those.
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I don't see that anywhere. I'm using ES file explorer in this picture but I also don't see it in Root Explorer.
i.imgur.com/YYILaPn.png

ES is what I use. Make sure you have root enabled and RW system. Navigate to /system/app.
You'll see systemui.apk
Copy that and go to /sdcard or /0 and paste.
Plug in your phone and grab the file and upload.
Sent from my 1+bacon.

orangekid said:
ES is what I use. Make sure you have root enabled and RW system. Navigate to /system/app.
You'll see systemui.apk
Copy that and go to /sdcard or /0 and paste.
Plug in your phone and grab the file and upload.
Sent from my 1+bacon.
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I don't see any app called systemui.apk. The only files on there that start with an S are settings.apk, Settings.odex, SmartcardService.apk, SmartcardService.odex, SmartDim.apk, SmartDim.odex, Street.apk and Street.odex

Try /system/priv-app folder.
Sent from my 1+bacon.

orangekid said:
Try /system/priv-app folder.
Sent from my 1+bacon.
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Aha! Found it. Thanks.
I attached it to the post.

minicl55 said:
Aha! Found it. Thanks.
I attached it to the post.
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Cool, I'll look into the file and see how we can get rid of those icons.

orangekid said:
Cool, I'll look into the file and see how we can get rid of those icons.
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Awesome, if there's something I can help with let me know.
Also, if I follow this guide to change it to the google play edition, would the apk you send me still work?

minicl55 said:
Awesome, if there's something I can help with let me know.
Also, if I follow this guide to change it to the google play edition, would the apk you send me still work?
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No, that is totally different.
RUU is the HTC file that contains your system image, radio, bootloader, etc..
The file you gave me is just one system file we are changing in your current ROM.
I really advise you to read A LOT before flashing a new RUU or custom stuff to make sure you are 100% in what you're doing.

orangekid said:
No, that is totally different.
RUU is the HTC file that contains your system image, radio, bootloader, etc..
The file you gave me is just one system file we are changing in your current ROM.
I really advise you to read A LOT before flashing a new RUU or custom stuff to make sure you are 100% in what you're doing.
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Alright, in that case I definitely won't try doing that.
Also, I just got an OTA update "offer" from Verizon that wouldn't let me decline, just delay for up to 24 hours. I have about 12 hours left before it auto-installs (4.4.3). I asked the developer of sunshine (what I used to root it) and he said that it would not brick my phone and I should be fine updating it, but it's odd I got it because I uninstalled the default crapware.
ANYWAY, will the update break the rom?

minicl55 said:
Alright, in that case I definitely won't try doing that.
Also, I just got an OTA update "offer" from Verizon that wouldn't let me decline, just delay for up to 24 hours. I have about 12 hours left before it auto-installs (4.4.3). I asked the developer of sunshine (what I used to root it) and he said that it would not brick my phone and I should be fine updating it, but it's odd I got it because I uninstalled the default crapware.
ANYWAY, will the update break the rom?
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If you have not installed a custom recovery or bootloader or ROM you should be fine. Freezing certain system apps does not mean that the OTA checker is necessarily disabled.
If the the Sunshine dev told you it should be fine, then it should be fine.
edit: It will probably remove root access though, and you may need to re-root if everything goes smoothly in the first place. I don't think root would make it not update correctly, more likely it will just replace some system stuff, but maybe someone who actually owns this phone knows more than I do on this.
I am on a OnePlus One as my daily driver at the moment and we don't run into the same issues HTC users do.

[Q] Samsung SCH-I 510

Hi guys, I have Samsung sch-i 510 mobile phone.since last week it has a trouble , because of this trouble all application installed in my phone,are not working at least i can't get in to from my set-up wizard .please help me to solve this matter.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I tried to do hard reset.but it didn't work.automatically restored every thing .then i tried to root it ,it also wothless effort.automatically restored every thing like previous try.
I'm new for XDA and my english is not good.Sorry.please help me

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ashan64 said:
Hi guys, I have Samsung sch-i 510 mobile phone.since last week it has a trouble , because of this trouble all application installed in my phone,are not working at least i can't get in to from my set-up wizard .please help me to solve this matter.View attachment 3185299
I tried to do hard reset.but it didn't work.automatically restored every thing .then i tried to root it ,it also wothless effort.automatically restored every thing like previous try.
I'm new for XDA and my english is not good.Sorry.please help me
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Rooting won't fix the issue, but perhaps installing a custom ROM could.
My guess is that the phone has some VZW apps on it, and it is trying to connect, but can't.
First, make sure that you have a SIM card installed, and that you are looking to use it on VZW.
However, I don't think that VZW supports this device anymore. I would suggest to get another device.
If you're looking to use without cellular service, then simply turn on airplane more, then turn on WiFi.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my Moto X using XDA Free mobile app

jco23 said:
Rooting won't fix the issue, but perhaps installing a custom ROM could.
My guess is that the phone has some VZW apps on it, and it is trying to connect, but can't.
First, make sure that you have a SIM card installed, and that you are looking to use it on VZW.
However, I don't think that VZW supports this device anymore. I would suggest to get another device.
If you're looking to use without cellular service, then simply turn on airplane more, then turn on WiFi.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my Moto X using XDA Free mobile app
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I tried multiple times and finally access to my phone by using bypass code.but but this error also every app that i installed into my device. "com Process [app name] has stopped working unexpectedly" this error has comes when i tried to open app. but factory installed apps such as media player browser are working.and my Google account couldn't removed by hard reset. .all applications are automatically restored after the resetting my device including my Google account.and 1.2GB out of 2GB on my internal phone memory is used after hard reset. but i cant download any app into my device from play store.and device is not showed on my play store device list. :/

ashan64 said:
I tried multiple times and finally access to my phone by using bypass code.but but this error also every app that i installed into my device. "com Process [app name] has stopped working unexpectedly" this error has comes when i tried to open app. but factory installed apps such as media player browser are working.and my Google account couldn't removed by hard reset. .all applications are automatically restored after the resetting my device including my Google account.and 1.2GB out of 2GB on my internal phone memory is used after hard reset. but i cant download any app into my device from play store.and device is not showed on my play store device list. :/
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Then it sounds like you're not doing a hard reset correctly.
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Thank you for your reply. please tell me what is a correct method to do hard reset.i am noob for this.

ashan64 said:
Thank you for your reply. please tell me what is a correct method to do hard reset.i am noob for this.
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There are a couple of different ways. Its been a while since I used that device, but I believe you can either:
Go to settings -> about phone -> factory reset
Or
Boot into recovery and wipe data/cache/dalvik cache.
Try doing a Google search for "factory reset stock Samsung droid charge"
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i tried it.but it didn't worked :/
but yesterday i remembered something. :confused
i stopped some applications from application manager before this happened.
is that caused for this matter?

ashan64 said:
i tried it.but it didn't worked :/
but yesterday i remembered something. :confused
i stopped some applications from application manager before this happened.
is that caused for this matter?
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did you search in these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-charge/development - in particular, check out the "how to fix your phone" thread.