PSA: If it's not made for E4GT, don't flash it! - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Just browsing through the forum this morning, I've seen several threads that the basic concept is "HELP I FLASHED SOMETHING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SGSII AND NOW MY PHONE IS FRIED".
So just a reminder: It's probably not a good idea to flash anything that is not made for your phone unless you're absolutely certain it won't mess anything up.

I always thought that was common sense, but apparently not.

Sunsparc said:
Just browsing through the forum this morning, I've seen several threads that the basic concept is "HELP I FLASHED SOMETHING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SGSII AND NOW MY PHONE IS FRIED".
So just a reminder: It's probably not a good idea to flash anything that is not made for your phone unless you're absolutely certain it won't mess anything up.
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Probably?! I'd say definitely!
Wow, if you have to tell people this, what else do you have to tell them? Don't try to charge the phone with jumper cables from your car battery?

Also don't take your phone into the shower with you.

phatmanxxl said:
I always thought that was common sense, but apparently not.
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I know even a noob like me knows not to do such a thing. Then again phones are not the first thing I have flashed firmware to.
phatmanxxl said:
Also don't take your phone into the shower with you.
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But siri told me too... oh wait shes plotting against my android.

If they can still get to Odin mode after flashing the international ROM it is able to be saved. The thing is you have to install the drivers from the international phone to get Odin to recognize it. I know it's worked at least once on here
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RainMotorsports said:
But siri told me too... oh wait shes plotting against my android.
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... lol ...

dr_gibberish said:
Probably?! I'd say definitely!
Wow, if you have to tell people this, what else do you have to tell them? Don't try to charge the phone with jumper cables from your car battery?
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Thats what happened to my EVO, bought a cheap car charger on ebay and it was sending 14V out of the micro usb. That phone was jacked after using that thing for a couple of days.

phatmanxxl said:
I always thought that was common sense, but apparently not.
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It is common sense but it did need to be said. I have read a few threads about people borking their phone by doing this very thing
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JohnCorleone said:
It is common sense but it did need to be said. I have read a few threads about people borking their phone by doing this very thing
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Check out the fan app in the market, read the description lol:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jagalsoff.PocketFan

I think more iphone users are starting to fall inlove with android due to 4'52, removable ram, removable batteries, easy syncing, apps, customisations. Idk they are usually getting pretty smart pretty fast after converting but allas, some new i phone user are uses to if apple will allow you to view it or download it than it will work on the iphone because 50% of evertthing is locked down and restricted and the iphone wont let you [email protected] up. They get here to android and ont realise you can do anything and IOS wont be there to hold your hand and prevent you wrong screwing up... Ehhh o well

phatmanxxl said:
Check out the fan app in the market, read the description lol:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jagalsoff.PocketFan
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Now that's funny...
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The timing of this couldn't be any more perfect. This thread goes up, and then someone boinks their E4gT by flashing the latest leaked int'l SGS2 ICS ROM lol.

I can understand how there could be some confusion - the Epic Touch is a Galaxy S2 variant.
Even I had to do some research, verifying the battery for the Epic Touch is indeed different from the other phones, and the software / drivers are different in subtle and not so subtle ways.
But I agree, one should always read, read, read, and read more before they flash a ROM for their phone, regardless of the type of phone. Making assumptions is one sure way to brick a phone.
At the very least post a question here before doing something questionable. It never hurts to get a second opinion.
But yes, the Epic Touch is different from the Galaxy S2. Please do not use any software for the SGS2 for the Epic Touch unless it has been specifically tested and used here by others, more experienced veterans.

phatmanxxl said:
Check out the fan app in the market, read the description lol:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jagalsoff.PocketFan
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Ok I am bumping this to the top for 2 reasons. First is, it is sad that people actually have to be told not to flash something thats not for your phone but it needs to be done. Secondly, that fan app instructions is funny as sh------t. It is
Description
A lot of apps blow. This one blows back.
** This app will not actually cool you down...I can't believe I had to clarify that. Don't leave a 1-star review just because you thought wind could actually blow through the screen. **
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Too funny!
That Fan app description is pretty funny.
By the way, does anyone know why IOS 5 won't update on my phone. I have had it plugged into itunes and it doesn't even recognize my phone. Am I missing a driver?

kc_exactly said:
By the way, does anyone know why IOS 5 won't update on my phone. I have had it plugged into itunes and it doesn't even recognize my phone. Am I missing a driver?
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I don't know, just don't flash IOS 5 in the PHONE slot or it'll brick your phone

Good post op. I am so surprised I see so many posts about I flashed a rom and now my epic touch won't boot. Then we find out it was for the international SII. There is no reason for making that mistake. I understand its a variant if the SII but that's why there is an epic touch subforum. Its just unbelievable when I read their posts.
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Related

Does anybody have dreams of their phone?

Last night I had a dream I was playing with my phone but it was all melted looking but still functional. I've had other dreams where im trying to talk to someone, I can hear a voice but can never understand what they're saying. Anybody have weird dreams that are phone related?
I see that you started an entire new thread to discuss the exact same subject that already had a thread on the pretense of providing a different link that you could have shared in that one. Is that what you "did" or am I missing something more subtle and clever?
One op already changed his title. Ill edit it make another discussion I wanted to start anyway.
Clearly all chips in relation must transfer all diodes in harmony.
I dream about getting laid on piles of money. If my phone jumped in there and tried to distract me....I would have to end its life.
Does stuffing them in a sock and beating Dan Hesse till he fixes data speeds count?
Los Angeles data speeds 130k down, barely measurable up? I get better speeds in Tijuana. That is putting ice sculptures in the McDonald's bathroom.
12MaNy said:
I dream about getting laid on piles of money. If my phone jumped in there and tried to distract me....I would have to end its life.
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+1 Hahaha
I have dreams of smacking people over the head with my phone now that I have a Ballistic Case on it. Specifically, those people that come on forums like this and do nothing but ***** about everything.
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kd0axs said:
I have dreams of smacking people over the head with my phone now that I have a Ballistic Case on it. Specifically, those people that come on forums like this and do nothing but ***** about everything.
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Man, I hate posts like this
boe said:
Man, I hate posts like this
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Don't listen to him, he's just a dumbass truck driver.
To answer your question, no, but you spend way too much time on your phone, it would appear (so do I)
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Sounds like LSD.
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I haven't had a dream I was flashing a ROM yet, maybe if I do ill admit I have an addiction.

[Q] Anyone Intersted In ROM for Safety (Little Kids, Toddlers, iPod Like)

Please TELL ME!!?
I don't undersand where you're going with this. A safety ROM, are you proposing one? Are you looking for one? What exactly are you referring to
Proposing one.
alphadog32 said:
Proposing one.
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Whats that sounds so stupid a kids rom? I watch when my kids play with my phone
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I would actually be interested in a kid friendly rom because I'm planning to get my baby sister an android phone soon. Probably not a gs2 though, lol... so a kid friendly rom for this phone wouldn't do me much good.
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kabuk1 said:
I would actually be interested in a kid friendly rom because I'm planning to get my baby sister an android phone soon. Probably not a gs2 though, lol... so a kid friendly rom for this phone wouldn't do me much good.
Sent from the neitherworld >:}
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Try kid mode in the market. It's free and very good.
kabuk1 said:
I would actually be interested in a kid friendly rom because I'm planning to get my baby sister an android phone soon. Probably not a gs2 though, lol... so a kid friendly rom for this phone wouldn't do me much good.
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Why does a kid need a smartphone is my questuon
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everything is pretty much kid friendly, its what you get from the market thats not. only thing is theming it..
I was thinking about this the other day. On computers not phones. I think what you gotta do is have a keylogger and the balls to confront the little ones about naughty or dangerous surfing.
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iLeopard said:
Why does a kid need a smartphone is my questuon
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She doesn't NEED one, but I wanna get her one cause she's turning out to be a little geek & I wanna encourage her.
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No. No offence but I don't think this would be very popular. So what, whenever my kid asks to use my phone I do a nandroid and flash to a kid rom or iOS???? I don't thinks so.
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Like I said earlier try kid mode from the market. It's kind of a launcher in a way. You set it up so that your kid only has access to certain apps. They can't make calls can't even run the browser unless you allow it. I have it on my phone and I love it.
Me babay. Make bebe romz, ¿k?
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alphadog32 said:
Please TELL ME!!?
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I was just looking for exactly that. For those that are wondering why a kid would need a smartphone etc., it's not the point. They wouldn't be using it as a smartphone. I have an old SGS1 that I don't see why I couldn't repurpose as a media-player device + for my daughter. An ipod would do the trick but 1) this thing would kick the pants off any ipod I've seen so far capabilities wise (16GB built in, microSD slot up to 32GB, bigger higher resolution screen, play whatever media format you put in it, etc.) and with voodoo sound even the sound quality is better, 2) it's not made by Apple, and 3) I've already got it. I will try the kid mode launcher another poster mentioned below but I think there could be a market for this judging by the amount of kiddie tablets etc. that are on the market now and way cheaper if you already have a device or can pick one up used. Will post back after trying the kid mode deal.
Sounds interesting. Maybe one that is baby proof. So that they can't mess things up like send unwanted messages or delete stuff or make calls. Not so I don't have to watch them but so that I don't have to keep taking it from them
Nova will accomplish all this stuff, or other apps. You just hide apps you don't want them using. Like market, system apps... Etc. The only issue would be browser. But I'm sure that could be dealt with also. And yeah.... If they are sharing the parents phone... What good would a safety rom be when I need my phone. And if it's their phone... It's simple to kid proof. My 5 year old has an s2 we didn't need anymore. It has Netflix, some games, some videos on it.... And just about every thing else is hidden. Never had an issue with her getting into things she shouldn't. As far as games that can lead you to market and purchases.... There's a password for purchases and generally I just get rid of those games.
Anyway.... No, the kids rom would never be made.... But really, once you kid proof your device... That's basically what you have. So there's no point.
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Well HOX, its been a great 2 weeks..

..but you're being replaced by the Droid Pro+, a slower, uglier, bulkier phone with a low rez screen.
Even by looking at the picture, you can see how horrible the screen on the Pro is compared to the HOX but that doesnt matter. I need my phone to reply back to texts, jot down notes, and input things in my calendar and i feel that the best, and quickest way to do this would be on a phone with physical keys. Oh and it feels great to have my four menu keys back.
I dont know what it is but i just couldnt get use to the on screen keyboard. Even using different keyboards(swiftkeys, ics keyboard, thumb keyboard, etc) i just found it really frustrating. I still think the iphone has by far the best onscreen keyboard.
Anyways, im not entirely putting the HOX out of comission, I still might use it as a weekend phone but as my daily driver, I'll be using the Pro+ until Motorola releases a better version.
Oh and one more thing..I've been a Treo user for the longest time so I just think I'm just bias towards phones with physical keyboards haha
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i always use the keyboard on landscape,
a month in and i can type faster than i can on my pc
MO3iusONE said:
..but you're being replaced by the Droid Pro+, a slower, uglier, bulkier phone with a low rez screen.
Even by looking at the picture, you can see how horrible the screen on the Pro is compared to the HOX but that doesnt matter. I need my phone to reply back to texts, jot down notes, and input things in my calendar and i feel that the best, and quickest way to do this would be on a phone with physical keys. Oh and it feels great to have my four menu keys back.
I dont know what it is but i just couldnt get use to the on screen keyboard. Even using different keyboards(swiftkeys, ics keyboard, thumb keyboard, etc) i just found it really frustrating. I still think the iphone has by far the best onscreen keyboard.
Anyways, im not entirely putting the HOX out of comission, I still might use it as a weekend phone but as my daily driver, I'll be using the Pro+ until Motorola releases a better version.
Oh and one more thing..I've been a Treo user for the longest time so I just think I'm just bias towards phones with physical keyboards haha
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So........
Kickasskev said:
So........
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Oh Im sorry, would you like me to add a qustion mark at the end of the thread topic?
Im posting this because as much as I love this phone, im a physical keyboard guy at heart, just wondering if anyone else can relate.
The HOX is an awesome phone but im not looking for awesome, im looking for productivity...Im sure gonna miss that screen though
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Swype is much better than the iphone keyboard
After going from Sony Ericsson P900 to htc tytn ii to htc touch pro, I didn't think I could ever go without physical keyboard. I was wrong. Once you get used to it, an onscreen keyboard is much faster and definitely more productive because of it.
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crking1980 said:
No one cares about these of threads. Never ends well
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And why is that? Cause im not praising the hox? Cause im not saying how awesome it is and how it trumps any other phone out there right now? Im not bashing the phone in anyway, im simply saying that its not for me as a daily driver. It an awesome phone and its a beautiful built phone but as a daily driver, its not ideal for me.
Like i said, im not gonna stop using it complelty, im already missing the size of that screen but as other people stated, swype makes it easier to type on? Hell i might give it a shot.
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My wife had the same issue when she went from a real keyboard to an on-screen one.
However, after trying various different one we have settled on Swiftkey 3 beta and now she would never go back.
Give it a little longer and you will see the benefits, hopefully.
Have you tried the keyboard on the 9900? It is heads and tails above any other keyboard I have used the this swift key is the second best.
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MO3iusONE said:
And why is that? Cause im not praising the hox? Cause im not saying how awesome it is and how it trumps any other phone out there right now? Im not bashing the phone in anyway, im simply saying that its not for me as a daily driver. It an awesome phone and its a beautiful built phone but as a daily driver, its not ideal for me.
Like i said, im not gonna stop using it complelty, im already missing the size of that screen but as other people stated, swype makes it easier to type on? Hell i might give it a shot.
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Nope, if you'd said all those things it would still be a pointless thread.
Today, I'm wearing odd socks and I had cornflakes for breakfast.
farnsbarns said:
Nope, if you'd said all those things it would still be a pointless thread.
Today, I'm wearing odd socks and I had cornflakes for breakfast.
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I suppose what you just said would make sense in a socks thread and cereal thread but this is a phone forum, hence why we're talking about phones.
I stated that this phone was hard for me to adjust to and so far, a few people have actually recommended certain keyboards to try out. They're actually being pretty helpful come to think of it.
You know what? You best just mossy on if you have nothing informative to say lol
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MO3iusONE said:
I suppose what you just said would make sense in a socks thread and cereal thread but this is a phone forum, hence why we're talking about phones.
I stated that this phone was hard for me to adjust to and so far, a few people have actually recommended certain keyboards to try out. They're actually being pretty helpful come to think of it.
You know what? You best just mossy on if you have nothing informative to say lol
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Must have missed the part where you asked for keyboard recommendations. I thought you'd simply said you were getting rid. Silly me, best I just mosey indeed.
farnsbarns said:
Must have missed the part where you asked for keyboard recommendations. I thought you'd simply said you were getting rid. Silly me, best I just mosey indeed.
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I think you missed the part where i said i needed something that would allow me to type quickly and jot down notes, everyone else seemed to give me some input, some alternatives and even some keyboards to try for my one x and your the only one complaining about my thread..but yes, you best me on your way unless you have something useful to say.
Anyways.. ill give swype a try.. i had tried it on my HTC Evo a while ago but i wasnt a big fan of it, hopefully theyve worked out the kinks. Thanks for the feedback people, maybe I wont put the Hox down after all lol
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And why is that? Cause im not praising the hox? Cause im not saying how awesome it is and how it trumps any other phone out there right now? Im not bashing the phone in anyway, im simply saying that its not for me as a daily driver. It an awesome phone and its a beautiful built phone but as a daily driver, its not ideal for me.
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No, because this is the XDA Developers forum, not Facebook. These forums are for interesting topics that are informative and useful, not someone's personal opinion about whether a physical keyboard is better than a software one. This forum is for that.
I don't mean to cause offence, but there are A LOT of these kind of threads.
@Op,
Another boring thread about the HOX being bad....
How many of these threads has been opened?
If you don't like it go to the machine you like to my opinion but stop cluttering the board and bother us with this BS.
Post is in the wrong section as well, if you are so full of keyboards and Droid Pro+ you should have tried XDA General section to hit a 'wider audience' with your 'experience'.
Pffff... bye!
OP, for lack of a kinder way to phrase it, and the fact it's been a long day...
Shutup.
If you want to point out serious issues, ways the community can help you with that, then by all means that is what XDA is for.
What it isn't for....is to write a tribute to your One X, saying goodbye to it because you don't like the keyboard.
You can do that in private, just hold it up and say goodbye.
enough with these stupid stupid threads, really the worst part about the HOX
its good reviews and coverage attracted too many newbies to "try" it out
you know i made too new decisions i will never ever again advice and apple fan to buy or try an android...seriously i want me, my family and my friends to enjoy it all on our own
I LOVE MY HTC ONE X
MO3iusONE said:
everyone else seemed to give me some input, some alternatives and even some keyboards to try for my one x and your the only one complaining about my thread
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Are you deluding yourself or just not reading the responses?
And... You specified that even with 3rd party keyboards you were not happy so why would I suggest keyboards?
This thread was simply you trolling. I know it, you know it, even the people who were politely making suggestions probably knew it. What kind souls with such humility. Not me, I call it as I see it.
Yet again another pointless thread that will be closed by the mods.
If I don't like anything about ANY phone I have I don't broadcast it to the nation I try and find a solution to the problem. If I can't find one I'll live with it. No doubt there are things you don't like on your replacement, are you gonna broadcast to the world again and get another phone?
Please mods close the thread.
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[FILE] System.4ext.tar

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DOWNLOAD THIS FILE AND START MOVING THINGS ON TO YOUR PHONE IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING.
System.4ext.tar (zipped)http://d-h.st/6hg​
Pulled from my stock Nandroid backup.
Requested by reviewers, I figured I'd post it in the open as well in case anybody else needs the file.
File is large (657MB) and contains all system files for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy SIII (T-999). I've compressed it (BEST setting), I believe the actual file size is 994MB, to try and make the download/upload a bit less harsh.​
Is there a way to see the actual progress of a dropbox upload?
Since the file is so large, it required I use the desktop feature. I dropped it in the dropbox folder on my PC and it started syncing (toolbar icon shows upload speed and current time....but it has said 1hr since I started. The speed keeps moving, so I know it's working, but it has been over an hour since I started).
I'm wondering if it was closer to 2hr.
Sorry it's taking so long guys.
EDIT- As SOON as I posted this, my toolbar icon displays 59 minutes lol. It's getting there!
im waiting:good:
uoY_redruM said:
Is there a way to see the actual progress of a dropbox upload?
Since the file is so large, it required I use the desktop feature. I dropped it in the dropbox folder on my PC and it started syncing (toolbar icon shows upload speed and current time....but it has said 1hr since I started. The speed keeps moving, so I know it's working, but it has been over an hour since I started).
I'm wondering if it was closer to 2hr.
Sorry it's taking so long guys.
EDIT- As SOON as I posted this, my toolbar icon displays 59 minutes lol. It's getting there!
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EDIT
Removed until Monday.
Do I use this file in Odin under PDA?
I really need to wipe my phone, I screwed it up :-\
-J
Giving the link to reviewers is like giving the link to a pet rock
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EclipzeRemix said:
Giving the link to reviewers is like giving the link to a pet rock
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lol, ouch.
I don't know him at all, or probably anyone in this portion of the community. He asked me for the file, otherwise I would have had no clue it was even valuable to anyone. I felt since he asked for me to keep it exclusive for the time being, it would be fair to do so, but only for this weekend.
If this is against the rules, however, please let me know and I'll fix that.
He asked me via PM so I was just keeping my word.
uoY_redruM said:
lol, ouch.
I don't know him at all, or probably anyone in this portion of the community. He asked me for the file, otherwise I would have had no clue it was even valuable to anyone. I felt since he asked for me to keep it exclusive for the time being, it would be fair to do so, but only for this weekend.
If this is against the rules, however, please let me know and I'll fix that.
He asked me via PM so I was just keeping my word.
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No worries its not against any rules but "reviewers" was very infamous in the amaze forums with not knowing how to do any development and just kanging work, but hey everyone gets a fresh start......so they say
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EclipzeRemix said:
No worries its not against any rules but "reviewers" was very infamous in the amaze forums with not knowing how to do any development and just kanging work, but hey everyone gets a fresh start......so they say
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Oh, haha, we had plenty of them in the N1 days!
Well, I'm a man of my word so I'll give him a chance. Lets hope he'll actually produce then
EclipzeRemix said:
No worries its not against any rules but "reviewers" was very infamous in the amaze forums with not knowing how to do any development and just kanging work, but hey everyone gets a fresh start......so they say
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Over in the SGS2 forums we had "Revolution." He kanged so much and caught so much flak that he ended up leaving in a rage fit
Yeah, after getting several PMs about the situation, I'm going to return the link to the page.
It appears (from what I'm getting) that he was upset he did not get the phone yet and was trying to gain access to building a ROM before anyone else.
This is an open community and the more development opportunities, the better
Sorry for the whole situation, the link is back up.
FiveOhFox said:
Over in the SGS2 forums we had "Revolution." He kanged so much and caught so much flak that he ended up leaving in a rage fit
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I remember that guy ADT had a bounty on him. Lol
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FiveOhFox said:
Over in the SGS2 forums we had "Revolution." He kanged so much and caught so much flak that he ended up leaving in a rage fit
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Revolution and reviewers is the same person btw..... He changed his name 4 times to cover up
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EclipzeRemix said:
Revolution and reviewers is the same person btw..... He changed his name 4 times to cover up
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You serious?
EclipzeRemix said:
Revolution and reviewers is the same person btw..... He changed his name 4 times to cover up
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What??
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Oh here it goes so much.
Cover up what? I have nothing to cover up yet I have people starting issues with me.
Since the SGS2 days I learned much more and actually make my own bases and deodex them etc.

			
				
Downloaded the base, just came from Six Flags.
This will be a good day.
uoY_redruM said:
Oh, haha, we had plenty of them in the N1 days!
Well, I'm a man of my word so I'll give him a chance. Lets hope he'll actually produce then
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anything he "produces" wont be functional, so dont get your hopes up
on a side note, is there someone who typically releases ota's, ruu's etc for samsung like football does for htc devices?
mrmako777 said:
anything he "produces" wont be functional, so dont get your hopes up
on a side note, is there someone who typically releases ota's, ruu's etc for samsung like football does for htc devices?
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False, I never not produce anything that's "not functional" so relax besides 1 thing we're calling was glitched. It was passed then get over it. I learned much since then.
Yes. Samfirmware which releases the OTA's "Odin Images" via his site/twitter.

WOW !

Thats what I said when I opened the developement section of this phone.
I just switched over from the Tmo SGS2 (samsung is fixing it)
I bought my Galaxy Nexus unlocked from the play store.
So far so good
I try to show my friends but they just don't get it lol.
No doubt if you like to do what you want, nexus is for you.
It is truly mind blowing
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And the best part? They all work. No half crippled ports. That's why the ones in the know go Nexus. And if you didn't learn yet, the kernels are all compatible. Doesn't matter if it's in the CDMA Gnex forum or GSM. ROMs, of course, are specific.
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And the best part? They all work. No half crippled ports. That's why the ones in the know go Nexus. And if you didn't learn yet, the kernels are all compatible. Doesn't matter if it's in the CDMA Gnex forum or GSM. ROMs, of course, are specific.
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Are you kidding me?? The kernels are all compatible? Thats truly amazing.
I can't even begin to imgine all the kernels being compatible for all of the SGS2s!
Definetly learned my lesson and buying straight from google. Hardware might not be up to date, but it seems like the software hasnt caught up to it yet to take full advantage of it.
Best decision ive ever made.
Now time to buy a case and an extended battery
melinton said:
Are you kidding me?? The kernels are all compatible? Thats truly amazing.
I can't even begin to imgine all the kernels being compatible for all of the SGS2s!
Definetly learned my lesson and buying straight from google. Hardware might not be up to date, but it seems like the software hasnt caught up to it yet to take full advantage of it.
Best decision ive ever made.
Now time to buy a case and an extended battery
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Plus, on screen buttons are the shiznit! You can find mods or themes to change how they look and which ones appear and can even install apps or ROMs that will allow you to hide them completely. Which is awesome when playing games. I was really disappointed that both the new Evo and GS3 still used old style capacitive buttons.
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Plus, on screen buttons are the shiznit! You can find mods or themes to change how they look and which ones appear and can even install apps or ROMs that will allow you to hide them completely. Which is awesome when playing games. I was really disappointed that both the new Evo and GS3 still used old style capacitive buttons.
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Well I thought I read something that Google wanted every single phone to have the software buttons instead of the hardware becasue it made everything easier for everyone. I guess companys didnt follow their advice!
But I will have to check out the themes for the buttons
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Well I thought I read something that Google wanted every single phone to have the software buttons instead of the hardware becasue it made everything easier for everyone. I guess companys didnt follow their advice!
But I will have to check out the themes for the buttons
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Motorola is, once it catches on it'll become the norm, but you are correct.
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Motorola is, once it catches on it'll become the norm, but you are correct.
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Oh okay, that could either be good or bad.
IMHO because the phones wont have personalities.
But then again its good so everyone can spend less time porting and more time Dev'ing
After coming from my locked up Droid X, its great to be able to easily flash roms, kernels, etc. I love this phone
I came from the TMO SGS2 also, and that forum was absolutely terrible. The community was so bad that I just gave up. Especially that Melvin "dev" and his "dev" crew that needed to be put in their place by Team Kang. Boy were those good times.
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I came from the TMO SGS2 also, and that forum was absolutely terrible. The community was so bad that I just gave up. Especially that Melvin "dev" and his "dev" crew that needed to be put in their place by Team Kang. Boy were those good times.
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the skyrocket forum wasn't much better lol
Definetly needed to get away from all that Drama. It seemed like an all girls school..
On this forums, the only drama I see is people complaining becasue they flashed the wrong ROM becasue it doesnt say GSM or CDMA on the titles LOL
I think its pretty funny..
You should see the forum for the Atrix 2. Dev support is almost non-existent. I'm never buying a phone that isn't a nexus anymore. I enjoy tinkering too much and this where Dev support is at.
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the skyrocket forum wasn't much better lol
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+1!
Yeh, all those ROMs, kernels, and mods in the dev section are just too confusing. I've been meaning to complain about it.
I know the feeling of going from no development to plenty.
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Thats what I said when I opened the developement section of this phone.
I just switched over from the Tmo SGS2 (samsung is fixing it)
I bought my Galaxy Nexus unlocked from the play store.
So far so good
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+1
I came from a T- Mo G2x that rebooted more than it stayed on. Tried ROMs, kernels, mods, all to no avail.
The Nexus just WORKS, and customization and developers are awesome! Plus, no more being tied to a contract.
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I came from the TMO SGS2 also, and that forum was absolutely terrible. The community was so bad that I just gave up. Especially that Melvin "dev" and his "dev" crew that needed to be put in their place by Team Kang. Boy were those good times.
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Was i a good guy on the s2?
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My first experience with modding was with the sidekick 4g...my. god. What. A. Mess. Seriously the worst phone ive ever owned and i made such a huge error not looking more into it before i got it.
Then i had an Amaze. Which i love still particularly for its outstanding camera. BUT...HTC really dropped the ball and dont want to help the devs at all because of issues with proprietary drives. Its such a shame because that device is quite good. But i started looking at the pure, AOSP awesomeness of the Nexus forlorningly and i finally made the jump...the only way ill get rid of this device is to buy the next Nexus!

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