Hi Guys,
My x10i was giving me pig of problems and my carrier gave me a new phone (not a new x10i though ) but now that I have this, would like to play with it a bit more install some roms upgrade to gingerbread (when I can). But primary issue right now after restored to factory settings on the device is can't get access to my wifi network.
As this is the only method will have for internet connection its useless without. So my question is..... do I need a working sim (have few blanks) to get this to work with wifi (do not know why this would be but possibily the queing of network discovery).
Any help whit this would be greatly appreciated.
Try an app in the market called.... wosim
Dc
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Droidcarp said:
Try an app in the market called.... wosim
Dc
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I would if I could, but I can't..... no network connection
Droidcarp said:
Try an app in the market called.... wosim
Dc
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(S)He has no Internet connection...
@OP: Have you tried upgrading to 2.1 Stock?
Mayazcherquoi said:
(S)He has no Internet connection...
@OP: Have you tried upgrading to 2.1 Stock?
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I am on 2.1-update1
Baseband 2.1.54
Build 2.1.A.0.435
Droidcarp said:
Try an app in the market called.... wosim
Dc
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anyone have wosim so can load it via usb (if I can), if so can it be loaded somewhere so I can download it
Download it from here,and install Via Usb
http://www.appbrain.com/app/wosim/jp.siter.android.wosim
did this work in the end?
i realised you had no market connection but naturally thought youd just pull the apk of the net and drop it into you phone.
Dc
Got wosim, installed it and doesn't work >:¬{ thought the easiest at the end of the day was take out the sim from working phone, put in to x10i and install (thank you market for allowing remote install)
But would not work, phone is rooted so thats not an issue (hehehe or maybe it only works with non routed phones).
So now back to square one, if I put in a custom rom, or wait till the boys perfect Gingerbread on the device then maybe that will sort it out???
At a loss now as the device might as well be bricked, that or buy a scratch and sniff sim card maybe with data???
Tried this with a dummy carrier sim card in the hopes that this would work but no joy, looks like have to buy a sim to get this to connect. This is crazy.... should be a simple way grrrr
Just wondering does anyone have any advice on this have a phone that would like to use wifi only at the moment without the need for buying a new sim.
If I installed a custom rom would it help, and if so any advice on which one?
Well, i got it working on my X10i..
Im using the ROM (in my sig)
Follow these steps:
Insert your SIM
Download and install wosim from market
Turn on WiFi (if it wasn't already on)
Turn off your phone
Remove SIM
Turn on your phone
Connect to the WiFi you want to use (wifi is still on, cuz it was on when you turned off your phone)
It worked for me, can't see why it won't work for you
Thanks, tried that before without the rom and without been rooted, will try with it rooted and see does it make a difference, then if not will try rom'ing the device
nope did not work on standard rom - did not think so... off to install Cyanogen CM then thanks
Was saying to myself for months that would install a rom and kept on kicking it to touch cause of the "grief" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264 it really can't be easier, now there is a few more bits I have to do, but there was no need for Wosim as there was wifi blade that did the job thanks again Pierre Duc if I could thank you again in here I would >:¬}
alexgogan said:
Was saying to myself for months that would install a rom and kept on kicking it to touch cause of the "grief" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264 it really can't be easier, now there is a few more bits I have to do, but there was no need for Wosim as there was wifi blade that did the job thanks again Pierre Duc if I could thank you again in here I would >:¬}
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you are welcome!
bloody phone is bricked. ..... installed newmarket so could download apps and now bricked even after factory reset in xrecovery
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never bricked an x10
alexgogan said:
bloody phone is bricked. ..... installed newmarket so could download apps and now bricked even after factory reset in xrecovery
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You should be able to restore with xRecovery to an earlier version but if you really can't your never really bricked..
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/updateservice?cc=gb&lc=en
SEUS will get you back to a stock 2.1update1 - from that Eclair you can Fastboot and get to any custom rom you like.
Regarding not having a sim, I live in Australia and the pre-paid sim's they sell at a funny stor here called K-Mart cost an amazing $2... sorry I'm not trying to be cheap or anything but they really are cheap! You don't even need to have credit on it..
MrHassell said:
You should be able to restore with xRecovery to an earlier version but if you really can't your never really bricked..
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/updateservice?cc=gb&lc=en
SEUS will get you back to a stock 2.1update1 - from that Eclair you can Fastboot and get to any custom rom you like.
Regarding not having a sim, I live in Australia and the pre-paid sim's they sell at a funny stor here called K-Mart cost an amazing $2... sorry I'm not trying to be cheap or anything but they really are cheap! You don't even need to have credit on it..
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Naaa I was the typical newb there with the brick comment... rebooted several times then panic'd (you would never think I have been working in the tech field for as long as I have) then last night went grrrr booted into xrecover and reflashed and its fine now... well almost still no market or anything else after I installed NewMarket - app appears but no way of signing in so will go hunting for the forum with advice on it... just wish there was an updated wiki for these instead of trawling through several hundred pages of posts to find the relative info >:¬{
"Regarding not having a sim, I live in Australia and the pre-paid sim's they sell at a funny stor here called K-Mart cost an amazing $2... sorry I'm not trying to be cheap or anything but they really are cheap! You don't even need to have credit on it.."
Ohh I know but there should not be a reason why I should have to.... and the miser in me went NO given over 4k in last 9 months to my carrier not going to give them any more if I have to >:¬}
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Hey there. I rooted my x10 mini pro today, worked like a charm. But then I started (Quite stupidly) downloading a load of root-orientated apps from the market and I think one may have flashed my phone... But not properly. (Yeah I know, I should pay more attention.)
Anyway, the point is, my phone's kinda bricked. Instead of the standard homescreen; when I turn it on it's just some bad quality blueish background... with no buttons or widgets... And the fonts are now twice the original size. So there's no way of getting to any apps or settings etc. Also, on startup I get a few messages saying some processes have died a horrible death and the only option is to "force close" such processes. I once miraculously managed to get the homescreen back up briefly and stumble my way to the settings to do a reset, seemed to be working but I realised that when my phone booted back up it had just the same problems.
Yes, I've tried using PC Companion but the useless piece of [Insert profanity] claims it can't find the update and patronizingly asks me if I'm connected to the internet. Which I quite frankly am, so it can shove it's error code up it's bumhole. Both the "Repair" and "Update" options don't work.
So, the point of my rambling is that it'd be very kind of anyone who bothered to read all that to inform me of any way of doing a force restore on my x10 through some other method than PC Companion... Possibly through the Android SDK commands via command prompt like the methods used to actually root this thing.
I apologize for probably not making any sense, but it's 3:20 am and I've been trying to fix my phone for 5 hours and have seriously considered sticking my head in the oven.
Oh, if it helps, another way I might have bricked it is by following forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743800 without knowing much about that ADB stuff. I know, call me an idiot, but I usually get out of these situations on my own. Wow. Haven't posted on a forum for ages.
Well ignoring my apparent agression, any help would be really appreciated and I'd owe you a beer.
Also, it's worth mentioning that I've tried flashing with Omnius and DavinciTeam to fix the problem and neither worked, but then again I don't know much about how to flash.
Well anyway I'm going to sleep now, had enough of staying awake staring at overly large fonted errors on my phone. Did that make sense? I'll be up in... 11 hours maybe. Then I'll see if any kind person has replied, and give them a cookie for the effort.
I talk nonsense when I'm tired, I really do.
You could try to 'debrand' your phone and then use the repair button @ pc companion. Look for the debrand topic started by SaintyUK.
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Rylo said:
You could try to 'debrand' your phone and then use the repair button @ pc companion. Look for the debrand topic started by SaintyUK.
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Thanks for the reply, but I cannot do that as it requires the phone to be in usb debug mode... I can't get it into that mode because I can't get into settings on my phone. Unless you know of any external way of getting the phone into debug mode?
i don't know how to get your telephone in usb debug mode.
Which firmware are you running atm?
And which root method did you use etc.
Just try to provide as much info as possible, might help other people brainstorm aswell.
You could try a reinstall of pc companion and try to repair it after that.
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i don't know how to get your telephone in usb debug mode.
Which firmware are you running atm?
And which root method did you use etc.
Just try to provide as much info as possible, might help other people brainstorm aswell.
You could try a reinstall of pc companion and try to repair it after that.
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Usb debug mode is needed for any ADB commands (Which you need for debranding and the method of rooting I used.)
I used the method I found here: android.doshaska.net/x10miniroot to root the phone.
I have tried to reinstall pc companion, 3 times now, and I still get the same error. If you like I could take a screenshot of the error?
Thanks for the reply.
Edit: Oh, and I'm not sure what firmware version I'm using. It was fully updated recently and was running Android 1.6 if that helps?
I had a similar problem with my PC Companion when I bricked my Mini Pro, it just would not download the firmware to reflash it. I wonder if there is a way to trick it into looking on your computer for it like when you jailbreak an iPhone? I ended up using DaVinci to reflash mine, it cost 10 Euro but worked a treat.
Yeah Jailbreaking is incredibly easy compared to rooting, but that's 'cause it's been around much longer I remember in the early days with my iPod touch 1G before the Appstore even existed, the Jailbreak method was just as difficult as rooting.
Another reason why it's easier to Jailbreak is because iTunes lets you choose the file to restore from (Common method of Jailbreaking) while PC Companion doesn't, as you pointed out.
Maybe there's away to edit the hosts file in windows so that PC Companion looks somewhere else for the file (So you can choose a flashed firmware) rather than the Sony Ericsson servers. I don't know xD Just guessing.
Anyway, I'd prefer not to pay out so I'd rather not use DaVinci. Omnius works in pretty much the same way, and it's free, but gives me errors.
I really am not sure if this works or helps, but pressing the HOME and Power Button togethar is "supposed" to Hard Reset the x10 mini. Might help.
I've rooted my phone the same and debranded. I meant that i dont know how to get your phone into USB debug mode in any other then through settings.
I'm kinda out of idea's and since there is so little response i doubt anyone knows what to do at the moment. So i suggest you provide as much information as possible so all those who are trying to help can brainstorm together .
As it seems, DaVinci could work, so at least you have some sort of backup if everything else fails. i don't think your telephone is completely lost anyway, you can get the phone to boot right? Only you can't actually navigate to.. anything/anywhere on the phone UI right?
You can provide a SS, it might help^^
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I really am not sure if this works or helps, but pressing the HOME and Power Button togethar is "supposed" to Hard Reset the x10 mini. Might help.
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I already tried that It's supposedly meant to soft reset, I've heard, but doesn't seem to do anything. Thanks anyway.
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I've rooted my phone the same and debranded. I meant that i dont know how to get your phone into USB debug mode in any other then through settings.
I'm kinda out of idea's and since there is so little response i doubt anyone knows what to do at the moment. So i suggest you provide as much information as possible so all those who are trying to help can brainstorm together .
As it seems, DaVinci could work, so at least you have some sort of backup if everything else fails. i don't think your telephone is completely lost anyway, you can get the phone to boot right? Only you can't actually navigate to.. anything/anywhere on the phone UI right?
You can provide a SS, it might help^^
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I'm not sure I can think of any more information to provide, but if I manage to find out anything (Like that firmware version), I'll post it.
And yes that is a good point, atleast there's a method of restoring if all else fails, which is good.
Oh and what's an SS?
i don't think your telephone is completely lost anyway, you can get the phone to boot right? Only you can't actually navigate to.. anything/anywhere on the phone UI right?
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Yeah that's right. Well, almost, I can get into the notification tray... But there's only one notification that appears there, which is about Data roaming, so I can get into data roaming settings through that but no other settings
It may be worthwhile to point out again that the font sizes seem unusually large... May be a pointer to what went wrong?
Well thanks everyone anyway, I'll keep you updated.
Right, I gave in, using DavinciTeam's software and I've bought 10 credits.
I thought I'd post this incase someone else has had the same problem and didn't want to pay, it gave me some nice details:
ChipClass: MSM7227
Model: U20
Cert: 0001 / Red
OTP: 0001 / Red
CDA: 1238-0199
SW Version: 1235-3411 1.2.A.1.174
Language: WORLD-1-8 1.2.A.1.174
So I'm guessing my firmware version is 1.2.A.1.174
I'll tell you how the restore goes
Edit: Heh... Probably shouldn't have given you that IMEI number. Just incase. It's removed now.
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Heh... Probably shouldn't have given you that IMEI number. Just incase. It's removed now.
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Awwww you removed it? missed it by that much then!
And yes, I'd be interested to know how the DaVinci reset goes
In the lockscreen can you access the service menu?: you can access this menu by pressing, menu, back, back, menu, back, menu, menu, back.
Hopefully the restore goes well. Next time leave your phone in USB debug mode
DaVinci worked a charm. No problems at all. And very quick (Infact it finished just after my last post, but then I had to go out :L) But now it's not rooted ): Ah well, rooting isn't difficult I'll do it again right now. Anyway, so glad to have my phone working again xD rooted or not. Cost me £8.59 but was worth it. I only wish that there was a free clone of the DavinciTeam services. Well there is, but I mean one that worked xD
For anyone that needs to use DavinciTeam's services; there's no x10 mini pro option on the site, but x10 mini works fine (Even though the firmware version says E20i rather than U20i, but that didn't seem to matter).
@Rylo: Haha yes, I'll remember to do that next time I did last time... but then accidentally disabled it -.- oh well.
Thankyou so much for your help everyone. I owe everyone who replied a beer. Especially bingobadgo, for pointing out I could use DavinciTeam's services, and Rylo for generally being very helpful and replying to nearly everything xD
Probably wouldn't have a working phone right now if it weren't for you guys
Now, to Root again, and this time I'll be more careful xD
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I owe everyone who replied a beer.
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Sweetest thing I heard all day
Good to hear the phone is up and running. I'd flip like a turtle if that happened to me, considering I almost survive office hours on the phone!
*Hands Confused_Geek a beer*
Yes, it's very nice to have my phone running again xD And haha yup, smartphone's can be great distractions at work ;P
Anyway, phone's rooted again, any root apps you'd reccommend? And also, how do you enable the ability to install any app on the market regardless of what my network wants me to install? xD I thought rooting did that automatically, I was wrong
short reply, i'm in a hurry:
Marketacces/Marketfix
or
APKtor/APtoide, i thnk this program is for pirated APK's but it can also be used to install apps that aren't available since the x10 got a low res.
You'll have to use google to find repo's tho'
rooted apps i recommend: advanced taskkiller, root explorer, titanium backup (install busybox from titanium if it doesnt work, *help>install busybox), appbrain+fastweb installer, picme and shootme (for screenshots), Pingchat (you can message to android, blackberry and iphone users, www.pingchat.com, needs interwebz) last but not least >> XDA app << hmm the last few aren't rooted apps xD just regular apps ;p but still good! oh and install handcent sms for texting.
have fun!
Solution was right under your nose if you followed the instructions properly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=749438
Thankyou Rylo for your post and PM, been downloading loads of rooted apps with APKtor
Do you need that Marketfix? Cause MarketAccess works fine... Though I can't seem to find the benefit of changing countries at the moment, that's not quite what I wanted so I guess Marketfix does what I wanted? Unless there's a country that has access to ALL apps?
Thanks anyway, those... repositories you mentioned in the PM are great Saved me some money on some apps Like Genoid (Great btw, I have nearly every sega megadrive game on my phone now )
Solution was right under your nose if you followed the instructions properly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=749438
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I tried that, several times, didn't work for me. Those key combinations did nothing and I tried following the rest of the instruction regardless of that fact, but still came up with the same errors. Maybe that fix only works with specific PC Companion errors? I did look around everywhere before I posted this article, incase you think otherwise
Well as the title says i rooted the phone a long time ago. I noticed my phone didn't charge yesterday so I started messing with it and realized it would need to be sent back. so I wanted to start unrooting, but I couldn't connect into flash or usb at all. I did manage to start a flash once , but then it lost connection half way through and the phone doesn't turn on at all now. I can't wiggle usb or anything at all to get it to recognize so I imagine the board or something need to b replaced. question is will sony be able to tell my phone is rooted in its condition and if the replace board i'm in the clear right? thanks guys!
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Well as the title says i rooted the phone a long time ago. I noticed my phone didn't charge yesterday so I started messing with it and realized it would need to be sent back. so I wanted to start unrooting, but I couldn't connect into flash or usb at all. I did manage to start a flash once , but then it lost connection half way through and the phone doesn't turn on at all now. I can't wiggle usb or anything at all to get it to recognize so I imagine the board or something need to b replaced. question is will sony be able to tell my phone is rooted in its condition and if the replace board i'm in the clear right? thanks guys!
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i think if it doesnot turn on they dont bother repairing it.it is happen with a printer i giveback to bestbuy and they replace it right away without even plunging to power.
oh yeah when I say doesn't turn on I mean it vibrates as usual when u try to power on, but it goes no where. no sony logo or anything.
Oh no. Just tell them the truth, hopefully they don't care... wish ur phone good luck...
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Well technically rooting the handset does void the warranty. However, if there's no way for it to turn on, I don't see how they'll be able to tell!
Just use sony ericsson update service
I had the same and it worked for me
EDIT: you can download it on the sony ericsson website
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timotuithof said:
Just use sony ericsson update service
I had the same and it worked for me
EDIT: you can download it on the sony ericsson website
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I have tried the SE update service and the phone won't go into flash mode because it seems that the usb port is faulty and loses connection. I'm just sending it in and hoping it gets by them. If not I will just pay for the repair I guess.
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I have tried the SE update service and the phone won't go into flash mode because it seems that the usb port is faulty and loses connection. I'm just sending it in and hoping it gets by them. If not I will just pay for the repair I guess.
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I hope for you its free
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This happened to me too. USB port was faulty, couldn't charge, couldn't flash. Vibrate on power key and red light flash but no Sony logo or anything. I borrowed a friends fully charged battery and got phone turned on. Entered recovery and wiped everything, system, data and cache. Then sent it off for repair as it was then a blank phone. They just sent me a new one
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Thanks....This eases my mind a little. My wife actually has an x10 as well and I tried her battery as well and it won't go anywhere. It just doesn't work so I am fairly confident that they will jsut be repairing or sending me a new one. It goes out tomorrow so my fingers are crossed. Thanks again for the insight everyone.
Update: I called Sony today for an update on my repair and I was told there was no record of my service request. The support agent I spoke to assured me he would call me back by the end of the day with an update. Well I was waiting and UPS arrives suprising me with my phone The packaging was verrrry bad. It was in a flimsy box wrap in some thin styrofoam wrap thing. The box was dented pretty badly, but the phone seemed to be in working order. The best part is they just sent me a straight replacement. So I put sim in and power her up and it's asking for an unlock code...AHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Spoke to Sony, AT&T and Rogers to try and get them to provide one, but they wouldn't give me one. So now I am waiting for a code to be sent to me from an online company. Hopefully will be up and running within the next 24 hours. I'm just happy it was replaced no questions asked. It actually was sent out to me the same day it was received so that's some quick turn around time.
They can always check for root eeven if it doesnt turn on how? Via the sdcard they take it out and plug it into a sdcard reader then onnpc they check for stuff unusual like superuser app or anything revelant lol
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shahkam said:
They can always check for root eeven if it doesnt turn on how? Via the sdcard they take it out and plug it into a sdcard reader then onnpc they check for stuff unusual like superuser app or anything revelant lol
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Before you send it in they tell you to remove sim, sd card, battery and back cover.
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Before you send it in they tell you to remove sim, sd card, battery and back cover.
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And besides, files related to root are not stored on the SD.
From release notes on emma you can see that from 2.11.4 version they added detection of rooted phones..
So answer is yes, they can detect if phone is rooted, ofc if they are able to read data from phone..
I have tried 3 different unlock companies online and none have been able to generate a unlock code for my new phone. This is unreal. I dodged the rooted phone issue easily since they couldn't power on phone, but they sent me back a locked Rogers phone and no luck getting it unlocked yet. This sucks :-(
Hi everyone,
I googled every conner on internet but could not find any thread showing how to root sharp sh-12c. has anyone rooted the phone ?
thanks
I would really like to know if it can be done as well. I live in Australia and now I really regret getting this phone. So use to a rooted phone. There's just too much bloat on this Docomo device. Because of the locked nand I don't think this phone will ever see root.
we are in same place mate. i live in aus as well. this phone is really annoying with junk japanese applications that's never used.
Hope someone will find a way to root it as well. Want to get rid of the bloat on this and replace a lot of the crappy Sharp system apps like the calendar and calculator.
Have any of you guys got any of the built in market links (specifically Taiko no Tatsujin and Katamari) to work?
you are not alone, i am the user of sh-12c in hong kong ....and search the internet night and day for the solution...
and i found this hope .... h t t p : / /i.imgur.com/3daGV.jpg
Superoneclick supports Gingerbread, anyone tested it on the SH-12c?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
how to get root SH-12C
Hi, I'm goroh_kun from japan.
If you can get own risk, and don't care about losing the maker warranty,
I can help you.
But I can't talk the security hole in public, because of legal problem in japan.
If you really want to get root, please DM me, thanks.
I also get alot of reboots on this phone as well. Any one else with this phone having the same problem or is it just me. I think the problem has something to do with the phones data connection cause this only happens when I'm out and about. Not when I'm using wifi. But to be honest I have know idea what's causing it to reboot. It's not caused by some app that I've installed cause the reboots even happens after a fresh reset of phone.
Giiar, try disabling auto 3g/gsm and leave it just on 3g.
Apparently it reboots (sounds like a bug) when it switches between 3g and gsm.
i really regret that bough this phone. the battery runs out of power very fast. nothing special on it.
I guess we need some time to familiar with this JAPANESE Andriod. It works quite differently as compare with other Andriod.(I'd used about 20 models since this year) Lots of tiny enhancements are quite meaningful and interesting. (Manner mode, Veilview(avoid others beside you seeing your screen), extra lock screen for your phone book, answering machine function,etc)
All and all, this is a TRUE 3D phone that can take 3D photo and video for my family and friends. All people around are envy on this and actually it isn't really expensive. I consider the BEST phone on the earth at the time being. (other 3D phones design are truly ugly when compare with this SHARP that 100% made in Japan) I'll not try another non-3D Android from now on...I guess.
Battery is truly the bad thing....I manage to solve this problem with an external battery pack 4800mAh....cheap and good enough, can charge other devices too. (e.g. give a hand to your iPhone friends around when needed..)
Re-booting issue maybe related to your SIM card, I learnt this from Taiwanese users and I'd replaced a new SIM for same reason. Working perfectly for few days from then.
All these are my own experience and hope most of us will enjoy using this phone!
tomtindall said:
Giiar, try disabling auto 3g/gsm and leave it just on 3g.
Apparently it reboots (sounds like a bug) when it switches between 3g and gsm.
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Well I've been keeping it on GSM and only manually turning it to 3g when Browsing. 2 days now and no reboots which is great. Thanks for trying to help. I actually saw this solution on another site and there they mentioned that this is the only known fix for the rebooting issue.
mrleex said:
i really regret that bough this phone. the battery runs out of power very fast. nothing special on it.
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General tips:
-Are you sure that WIFI and GPS are off when you don't use them?
-Have you tried a task killer to check if any unneeded apps are running?
-Have you tried to run on GSM only, to save battery?
-Have you tried "bump charging"? Supposed to increase battery life 50-100%: http://www.gizmocrunch.com/mobile/6754-htc-sensation-evo-3d
Don't have this phone, these are just generic tips that improve other androids stand by time.
Now my phone is on a continuous loop. Doesn't even get into the the screen where they ask for the pin code. Ran into so much issues with this phone. Can't even work out how to do a hard reset so I can get the phone to boot. Any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance.
could anyone share the method here if you successfully rooted this phone???
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hey great info on the power issues and rebooting ive had the same issues my sh-12c turned on and off about 3 times in 5 mins and the placed it did that was while i was traveling in and out of 'dead spots' for signal so hopefully that will help.
Good info on the bump charging i was about to order 5 spare batterys and charge them all lol ill put that on hold for a while and see how this goes prob still need one or two more tho just in case.
Im also looking to root it but im a bit nervous on giving it a go without any confirmations can it toataly brick the phone if it goes wrong or is it quiet safe usually like apples jailbreaks where i could just reinstall the firmware? im very tempted to just click and see what happens lol
Giiar said:
Now my phone is on a continuous loop.
Thanks in advance.
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Just wondering, were you running anything or recently installed something when it locked up? Have you tried taking out the battery, sim and sd card?
I've tried several combinations (like vol +, vol -, etc) myself when I got the phone, but couldn't get into recovery mode. Hope someone finds out how and lets us know.
I haven't had any issues with mine so far, apart from the bloat, I'm really happy with the phone. Love the 3D on it. Encoding lots of stuff for it.
stivheys said:
Im also looking to root it but im a bit nervous on giving it a go without any confirmations can it toataly brick the phone if it goes wrong or is it quiet safe usually like apples jailbreaks where i could just reinstall the firmware? im very tempted to just click and see what happens lol
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I've tried superoneclick, chainfire's gingerbreak, as well as the original gingerbreak and goroh_kun's modified gingerbreak for Sharp IS03, but no success. But at least my phone is still working
tomtindall said:
I've tried several combinations (like vol +, vol -, etc) myself when I got the phone, but couldn't get into recovery mode. Hope someone finds out how and lets us know.
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i used an app called "super manager" to boot into recovery mode, however no further option for me to try, there is only an android with a triangle on the screen.
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xerxesnet said:
i used an app called "super manager" to boot into recovery mode, however no further option for me to try, there is only an android with a triangle on the screen.
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Cool, Thanks! That's useful to know.
I guess they locked down the recovery mode as well.
tomtindall said:
Cool, Thanks! That's useful to know.
I guess they locked down the recovery mode as well.
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you may also use adb to reboot the phone into recovery mode to try.
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Q: eh..uh...help....
Hi! I was doing this guide to do a STOCK ROOM format....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989&page=6
And it all went well i did the step-by-step guide...until Odin showed this "Do not turn of target"... ok so i w8 somewhat 10 mins and it still stood there..i was about to go from my desk to my printer when i accidently pulled the cable off from the computer and so it started...
First of all i dident take out my sim card before i did the procedure!
The phone was still in "Download mode" and i was unable to turn it off.
I opened the back cover to reach the battery and pulled it out and also i took out my sim card (just incase).
Tried to reboot my phone but it wont boot nor does it start to charge with the USB cable inserted in my PC.
My phone is practicly dead now and im kinda got a baad feeling about it...
Does anyone know or does anyone have a fix or solution for this?
Shouldent there be a reset button somewhere inside the phone to do a hard reset?
Note to reader: Ive done the hard and soft reset
yours phone is bricked (sorry to say that) , get a usbjig or find a tutorial and make one...
every flash interrupted is equal to brick !
lummujaj said:
yours phone is bricked (sorry to say that) , get a usbjig or find a tutorial and make one...
every flash interrupted is equal to brick !
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Not necessarily.
A similar thing happened to me a while ago during a firmware update using Kies. I was able to use Odin to flash an older version of the firmware then reflash using Kies.
Plenty of guides on here about using Odin to 'unbrick'.
lummujaj said:
yours phone is bricked (sorry to say that) , get a usbjig or find a tutorial and make one...
every flash interrupted is equal to brick !
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Oh no, Darn it -.-...ive shouldave just gottan an iphone -.-, Do you know where i can buy a jig ?
babblerx said:
Not necessarily.
A similar thing happened to me a while ago during a firmware update using Kies. I was able to use Odin to flash an older version of the firmware then reflash using Kies.
Plenty of guides on here about using Odin to 'unbrick'.
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How can i use Odin to unbrick it when i cant get it in download mode ?
Look on eBay for "Samsung Galaxy S2 jig" (minus the ", obviously ). Shouldn't cost more than a couple of bucks. If that doesn't get you in download mode it's either back to Samsung/your telco or....
You could try this guy . I can't vouch for their service, but I have seen a couple of positive reviews on here from memory and they might end up being cheaper/easier than going the Samsung/telco route if they refuse to fix it under warranty.
I have also seen reports/experiences where the local Samsung outfit didn't care the phone had been messed with & fixed it under warranty anyway.
So you've got a couple of options
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Oh no, Darn it -.-...ive shouldave just gottan an iphone -.-, Do you know where i can buy a jig ?
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oh Well, im gona let the phone stay still until tomorrow and see if i can get it working again... I might order a USBJIG if i dont order an iphone 4s
mathswk said:
oh Well, im gona let the phone stay still until tomorrow and see if i can get it working again... I might order a USBJIG if i dont order an iphone 4s
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If I were you I would do whatever I could to get this phone fixed. I had a problem similar to yours mine got stuck in download mode after a failed attempt at rooting using oden. I guess I got lucky though because I pulled the battery and the phone booted right back up with no problems. I would highly suggest keeping this phone it is far better than the Iphone 4s. My bro has it and he is always amazed at the things I can do with my phone that his cant! Not to mention the screen is a whole inch bigger and looks ALLOT better! Also, dont forget the 4s only has 512mb ram and a dual core 800mhz cpu while this beast has 1gig of ram and a 1.2ghz cpu! Thats a total of 800 more mhz for the galaxy! Not to mention allot of custom roms allow you to overclock!
If you want to do some modding, you should order it anyway. jigs are very cheap and you can remove the yellow triangle with it if you switch to a custom kernel. And like others say, force the phone into download mode.
Don't give up yet. You won't regret being a bit patient here ;-)
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lol, then go ahead and buy yourself an iphone4s...
Come on buddy...we know you bricked your phone so you could get the iPhone instead...
If you don't fix the sgs2 you can send it to me
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Hi, this question may have been asked a hundred times but does anyone know if any tool that can unlock your phone from your carrier. I tried to find something find something for hours, but nothing showed up. Thank you!
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crackers999 said:
Hi, this question may have been asked a hundred times but does anyone know if any tool that can unlock your phone from your carrier. I tried to find something find something for hours, but nothing showed up. Thank you!
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You can use WontanServer to unlock your carrier for €15. It is very trust worthy so no need to worry. Usually, unlocking your phone manually might lead to bricking the phone
you can also use omnius it is also €15 or fastgsm (don't know the price and they have videos showing you what to do on youtube) and if you know what you are doing it is pretty hard to brick the phone.
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You can use WontanServer to unlock your carrier for €15. It is very trust worthy so no need to worry. Usually, unlocking your phone manually might lead to bricking the phone
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Hi, thanks for telling me about WotanServer. Could please tell me how to do it, if it's not too much trouble? I downloaded the tool, bought the credit for it. Now it says to connect TP to GND?
Oh, and my phone is the ST15i.
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Hi, thanks for telling me about WotanServer. Could please tell me how to do it, if it's not too much trouble? I downloaded the tool, bought the credit for it. Now it says to connect TP to GND?
Oh, and my phone is the ST15i.
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Connect test point to ground. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=FgYAZoqsk9E#t=64s
This video shows to get the sticker away and which points to connect. A paper clip will work fine, make sure you connect the correct ones.
The application there is another one, but test point is the same. Phone has 2 grounds, so it doesn't matter which one you use. Use, which one you can.