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NoLED and menu buttons

Does anyone know how to make the lower buttons, back, menu, search, and home buttons not light up when I receive a message our missed call while using the NoLED app?
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I don't believe there is that option within the NoLED app. The BLN has to be built into the Kernel I believe.... I'm sure there will soon enough be a supporting Kernel for this as there is much support for the Galaxy series phones and this sort of thing. As I am not a dev I have no idea how easy/hard it would be but I cant wait

The op was trying to turn the lights off not on. As far as I know it just needs to be updated for gingerbread/ns so that the bottom lights don't turn on. You can follow the original app thread here. It looks like the dev won't be working on it til after the holidays.

Why not to use the flash led as in the desire?

Leos1488 said:
Why not to use the flash led as in the desire?
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As in the camera flash? Well if your phone is laying on it, that probably doesn't work too well
Plus that LED is bright. Not sure what it's power requirements are compared to using NoLED.

Could someone just blink the menu buttons as a notifier?
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rodneygoff said:
Could someone just blink the menu buttons as a notifier?
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That's what Back Light Notification (BLN) is and it needs a supporting kernel to be ported over.

Didn't want to start a whole new thread just to ask a question, but for whatever reason, NoLED doesn't work for me. I'm on Android 2.3.1 running stock (not LP or AWD). I've read the FAQ and I believe I have everything set up correctly. I call myself and miss it and I've emailed myself (different accounts) to test it, but I don't get anything on my black screen.
SOS?

onthecouchagain said:
Didn't want to start a whole new thread just to ask a question, but for whatever reason, NoLED doesn't work for me. I'm on Android 2.3.1 running stock (not LP or AWD). I've read the FAQ and I believe I have everything set up correctly. I call myself and miss it and I've emailed myself (different accounts) to test it, but I don't get anything on my black screen.
SOS?
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did you use the widget to turn it on or restart the phone? personally i don't like it, i had my phone fully charged and had about 4 notifications bouncing around, not sure if thats a lot but it drained my battery to 16% in about 3 hours.

onthecouchagain said:
Didn't want to start a whole new thread just to ask a question, but for whatever reason, NoLED doesn't work for me. I'm on Android 2.3.1 running stock (not LP or AWD). I've read the FAQ and I believe I have everything set up correctly. I call myself and miss it and I've emailed myself (different accounts) to test it, but I don't get anything on my black screen.
SOS?
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Did you go into NoLed settings and under "Toggle Settings" checked off the notifications you want?

bcl0328 said:
did you use the widget to turn it on or restart the phone? personally i don't like it, i had my phone fully charged and had about 4 notifications bouncing around, not sure if thats a lot but it drained my battery to 16% in about 3 hours.
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Yeah my battery also feels like it's draining quickly put I never thought our was because if this, since they say it's good for these types of screens, but note I'm thinking it may be this app. What other alternatives exist to get some sort if notifications for the nexus s?
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thepoetvd776 said:
Yeah my battery also feels like it's draining quickly put I never thought our was because if this, since they say it's good for these types of screens, but note I'm thinking it may be this app. What other alternatives exist to get some sort if notifications for the nexus s?
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I honestly doubt its the app. Blacks on SAMOLED consume nearly 0 power.
Check your apps power consumption under Menu > Settings > About Phone > Battery Use.
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unremarked said:
I honestly doubt its the app. Blacks on SAMOLED consume nearly 0 power.
Check your apps power consumption under Menu > Settings > About Phone > Battery Use.
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My phone says 53% display. It can't ber because I haven't even used my phone the whole day, yet I know I had some notifications with noled.
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Display will always be the highest under almost every circumstance, regardless if you had the app or not.
If anything is higher than display, I'd be super concerned.
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I use noled on my Nexus S and it works fine for all notifications except twitter for some reason,no noticeable drain on battery with this app!

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did you use the widget to turn it on or restart the phone?
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Did you go into NoLed settings and under "Toggle Settings" checked off the notifications you want?
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Yes to both. I have the widget set to "on," restarted my phone, and before, made sure all the settings were correct.
Still, nothing shows up after sending myself emails and giving myself calls (didnt' pick up, of course).
Doesn't seem to work; I'm running 2.3.1 with stock launcher.

Just read the FAQ. It's the "No Lock" app that's preventing NoLED from functioning. That's a shame because sometimes when I'm at home, I dislike having to swipe or enter my pattern key to unlock the phone.
NoLED works fine now. Thanks y'all.

NoLED keeps force-closing on me! So annoying. Anything else similar that works entirely on NS?

redhatyellow said:
NoLED keeps force-closing on me! So annoying. Anything else similar that works entirely on NS?
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It's forced closed on me a few times as well.
I'm finding I don't really need NoLED. I prefer having No Lock capabilities. Oh well.

onthecouchagain said:
It's forced closed on me a few times as well.
I'm finding I don't really need NoLED. I prefer having No Lock capabilities. Oh well.
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No lock capabilities?
Edit : ignore that, just read up the page!

new keyboard

I found a keyboard on the market called thumb keyboard and its awesome. Everyone should give it a try

Yep it's a great keyboard, I've been using it since day two. The right spacebar I have to make sure I press harder to get it to register otherwise its great with great support. They seem to update it often.

Will check it out.

It works great with the gtab the free version not so much but the pay version has a tablet layout that its awesome.
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Looks great. Thank you.
Problem is that I can't get it to activate.
How did you get it to replace the stock kb?
In settings it won't check off after the warning box...??
I rebooted but the same results.

what rom are you running?

Runing 1.1 3389 the latest stock update.
Any suggestions or ideas?
Thanks

i believe you have to be running a custom rom to change keyboards on it. but do not hold me to that statement

billygtab said:
Runing 1.1 3389 the latest stock update.
Any suggestions or ideas?
Thanks
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You can do it in TnT but it takes a couple tricks. The TnT settings app won't let you enable the keyboard so you need to switch to the stock Android style settings app. Then enable the keyboard. Once done you need to put back your stock TnT settings app or you will have problems with other things.
Here is a link to the files required.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9532446&postcount=1

No workarounds needed with vegan 5.1
Thumb keyboard paid is bad ass btw, using it now and its great. I can almost type without looking at all

kpowr82 said:
No workarounds needed with vegan 5.1
Thumb keyboard paid is bad ass btw, using it now and its great. I can almost type without looking at all
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I check it under settings but old one stll comes up. Any hints?

Got it! Awesome

Thank you for the link.
I will read up on this as I would loveto get this going.

Just wanted to say I have been following this developers project since day one. I highly recommend this keyboard. He updates and fixes issues quickly. Worth the $1.33. I use it as the default on my tab. Check it out if you haven't.

Jack Daddy said:
I check it under settings but old one stll comes up. Any hints?
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In a text box long press. It will popup with input method. Then you should see it.

Be sure to activate it in Settings/Language & Keyboard/ by checking it. i had to do this before changing it in the input method.

Does anyone else notice that thumb keyboard gets stuck in All Caps with no way to get out unless you close/re-open the keyboard? Hitting the shift key after it is in All Caps does nothing.

festivus said:
Does anyone else notice that thumb keyboard gets stuck in All Caps with no way to get out unless you close/re-open the keyboard? Hitting the shift key after it is in All Caps does nothing.
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I know I usually have to hit the caps key twice when wanting caps lock off. Just see if hitting it a couple times does the trick. Otherwise I've never really had a problem.
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thumb keyboard
Can't find it on the market..any help?

what a difference...
I had doubts that a keyboard could make such a difference but I was clearly way off... great find...

[Q] Any alternate to LED notification??

I tried NoLED from the app market but I can't get it to work on the Fascinate. Does anyone have any ideas or know of any apps to get either recurring visual or audio notifications?

lbmorgan said:
I tried NoLED from the app market but I can't get it to work on the Fascinate. Does anyone have any ideas or know of any apps to get either recurring visual or audio notifications?
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bln are built into all of our kernels these days

I've used NoLed since I purchased my phone in Sept with no problem. In fact, the wife and I both use it. Uninstall and reinstall and see if that works. Also, you should add the NoLed widget to your home screen and then tap it, colored dots should appear inside the box. At that point it's activated. If you reboot your phone I believe it does it for you.
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HAHA .. I am such a twit .. I didn't have the app activated .. sigh

lbmorgan said:
HAHA .. I am such a twit .. I didn't have the app activated .. sigh
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lol happens to all of us noobs though I'm not admitting anything lol
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NoLED was a great option prior to the popularity of "BackLight Notification" or BLN.
If you have a compatible kernel, I think it's a better way to go. It doesn't differentiate between different "kinds" of messages like NoLED does, but it's cleaner, and doesn't use the LED screen at all, potentially saving battery and protecting your screen from potential burnin/out.

exnihilo said:
NoLED was a great option prior to the popularity of "BackLight Notification" or BLN.
If you have a compatible kernel, I think it's a better way to go. It doesn't differentiate between different "kinds" of messages like NoLED does, but it's cleaner, and doesn't use the LED screen at all, potentially saving battery and protecting your screen from potential burnin/out.
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Oh wow, never realized what that app was. Just downloaded it thanks. How long do the buttons stay lit? And why aren't they blinking? lol
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There is an app I use that was originally developed for the captivate called blinky. Its in the marketplace now.
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Grimis said:
Oh wow, never realized what that app was. Just downloaded it thanks. How long do the buttons stay lit? And why aren't they blinking? lol
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I never could get that app to work right on the Fasc. It used to be the bees knees, till people started realizing that the lights never turn off until the message has been cleared. In other words, the 10 sec, 15, 30 second versions all stay on till the notification is cleared, despite supposedly having a timer. Newer versions of the BLN app have come and gone, yet I have heard nothing positive about them in the Fasc forum.

mindtrip1016 said:
I never could get that app to work right on the Fasc. It used to be the bees knees, till people started realizing that the lights never turn off until the message has been cleared. In other words, the 10 sec, 15, 30 second versions all stay on till the notification is cleared, despite supposedly having a timer. Newer versions of the BLN app have come and gone, yet I have heard nothing positive about them in the Fasc forum.
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BLN does not have a timer unless it is set on blink mode, and there are no working kernels with BLN 2.3, which is required for blinking for the Fascinate. The "timer" you are likely referring to is probably for the timeout for the buttons when the screen is on. Since DJ05/DL09, the buttons stay lit as long as the screen is on.

To control the blinking rate, use "blinky" from market
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Blinky 2.3 (download zip from thread, flash in Clockwork) works on the Fascinate. Blinky 2.4 (Market version, no flashing) works to turn BLN on/off, but doesn't actualy blink stuff.

Try sms popup, works like the handcent pop up, but works for the stock messaging app which is what i use
so fresh and so superclean.

imnuts said:
BLN does not have a timer unless it is set on blink mode, and there are no working kernels with BLN 2.3, which is required for blinking for the Fascinate. The "timer" you are likely referring to is probably for the timeout for the buttons when the screen is on. Since DJ05/DL09, the buttons stay lit as long as the screen is on.
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Really? Do you recall the release of BLN? Now it appears the developer has added internal settings. However, the releases in October-November could be downloaded via XDA and came in .zip format with an option in increments of 5-10 seconds up to 30 seconds. Despite the option, the light never turned off until the notification was cleared, even with a supportive kernel, resulting in rapid battery drain in my case. This was a turn off for me and I have not reviewed the product since. Now it appears that the lights blink instead of constantly glowing. I will have to check out the newer version.

didn't know of these apps til i read this thread. thanx everyone.

Don't you hate the seacrh button on android?

I think the capacitive search button on android is pretty worthless, it doesnt work in all apps, some apps already have a search icon, i think it's redundant, i REALLY hope google gets rid of it in the wave of ice cream sandwich devices

I like the search button. Saves me time to go and search for something. You can also root your phone and install CM7 and have the search issue to do something else. Or if you are on CM7 then push hold the search button and it can be to compose a text or whatever
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I never use that or the Search/Voice Search widgets personally. I notice too that Samsung ditched it on the Galaxy S2.
Let's see how it's implemented in ICS when that comes out, with it's 'virtual buttons'. I'm guessing by virtual they just mean context sensitive?

I use it for voice search. Mostly for navigation. I just say "Navigate to Davenport hotel in Spokane, WA" or something and it just pulls the map up and starts telling me where to go. Other than that I don't use it much. I could honestly make a shortcut for it on my home screen though, so getting rid of it wouldn't hurt me much.
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I never use the search button on my captivate, no need for a search button really if you have a neat layout on your phone.
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I only use it for market or maps.

m0jo said:
I only use it for market or maps.
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same for me

I think the search button is just plain redundant .
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App

What search button?
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....

I trained myself to use it, adding all the apps I needed to it, especially the IMDB app. Now I don't have a search button, cos I use MIUI and it's in the menu instead. (I have a SGS2, so no button - it used to be long-press on the menu button).

I think it's cool, useful for market, music,... I could live without it though
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(I have a SGS2, so no button - it used to be long-press on the menu button).
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Well, you learn something new everyday......
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4.2 known bugs

I thought it would be nice for both users and developers what to expect from next update to fix or be fixed. I'm gonna give a kick start to known bugs, so that we can be aware of the faults of 4.2. Don't shoot the things you didn't like here since it is nothing to do with this "bug" thread. Here I go..
1. I keep telling myself this should not be a bug since it is so obvious but there is no reason for it to be implemented that way. Which is the hour segment of lock screen time being bold and the other half is normal font.. Maybe there is a reason for this hopefully..
2. Pull down the notification bar from top, when it is down, pull down from the top most again. Notification center will continue going down and out of the screen. It applies for both quick settings and notification center.. Major bug! - 1 to googles test engineers.
Now you can add your own test cases and bugs and maybe we have great devs to sort them out and develop great custom roms..

I don't think either is a bug ,more or less design desicions. I actually like both things you mentioned
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neither are bugs
last one you mentioned stops extending menus down the way when dpi is changed

Wakawaka024 said:
I don't think either is a bug ,more or less design desicions. I actually like both things you mentioned
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I can understand the first one but you clearly didn't understand the second. This is a major bug because a layout goes out of screen. They seem to not lock pulling down from the top most of the screen when it is already pulled down.. Result; notification center goes out of the screen..

aLPaSLaN07 said:
I can understand the first one but you clearly didn't understand the second. This is a major bug because a layout goes out of screen. They seem to not lock pulling down from the top most of the screen when it is already pulled down.. Result; notification center goes out of the screen..
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If you fling it down it stops ,then you can pull it all the way down or just fling it back up.trust me they designed it that way ,it's not a bug.
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This is probably a feature Not really a bug..
But on the lock screen .. Long tap the clock quickly.. you will see a big square highlight the unlock button Slide to unlock . This will take you to a STOP WATCH TYPE INTERFACE..
I Was hoping there would be a way in there to change the stupid bold hour number . That is gross to look at ..
Just to try it i Created a 3rd user..From the lock screen then you log into that user account to set it up. When it gets the point it ask for user Name SU Pops up asking to grant permission .. then give a message ..
SuperSU has granted superuser permission :/system/bin/id
tried 3 times .. if you let it set on that screen you will get Supersu isnt responding .. You click ok then it will allow you to continue setting up the account.
The second account set up fine.. Just thought i would try a 3rd and look at directory structure..
Can someone try and see if its just me with the issue. It finally created the account. with a reboot. but its unstable .Thanks Erica

Youtube is borked with stereo (a2dp) bluetooth headsets - sync issues, laggy, scratchy. They have clearly done some changes to bluetooth audio (you can hear the bluetooth headset mute/come alive when there is a moment or two of no sound).
Can't log into gmail with another account in chrome.
I used to log into another account in chrome that I haven't bothered linking. I went to gmail in chrome (not requesting desktop version) and I was already logged into my primary account. It's never done that before. I thought no big deal and signed out. Now gmail continually loops on the address constantly refreshing but the site never actually comes up.
And not a bug, but I'm annoyed Nexus 7 didn't get miracast. Can't imagine the reason for that. And the what's new page isn't clear that it is only nexus 4. http://www.android.com/whatsnew/
Yes it does say "Share what’s on your phone on the big screen." but the rest of the text and the page makes it seem like these are 4.2 features and not exclusive to N4. I'm hoping custom roms will enable miracast.
Also, not a bug but a feature lost, the camera no longer has the funny faces (big nose, small eyes etc). ya I know a dorky feature but I don't see why it was removed. I know the nexus 7 didn't have the camera enabled by default but we have the new camera app so I assume other devices lost those as well.

Settings -> About tablet -> Status crashes, 100% of the time
Navigation never gets past "waiting for location" even though the icon on the status bar indicates a lock in. It works fine in the maps app.

Matt1408 said:
Settings -> Status crashes, 100% of the time
Navigation never gets past "waiting for location" even though the icon on the status bar indicates a lock in. It works fine in the maps app.
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No issues with settings Or google nav.. Nav will get a lock and waiting for me to drive . With me sitting in my living room.. .

Is swiping through home screens smooth? Before it would bounce back
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erica_renee said:
No issues with settings Or google nav.. Nav will get a lock and waiting for me to drive . With me sitting in my living room.. .
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Maybe I should do a factory restore. I don't want to lose my game save files though, grrrr!

Um....why does changing dpi to 160 in build.prop not flip to tablet mode? I have confirmed it reads that way in build.prop after reboot....
Help...i will have to revert...
Rooted, unlocked c60 with ota updated 4.2
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tbonezx11 said:
Um....why does changing dpi to 160 in build.prop not flip to tablet mode? I have confirmed it reads that way in build.prop after reboot....
Help...i will have to revert...
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Google got rid of tablet UI forever.
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Thanks ... anyone want to provide a helpful tip and not be a dbag?...
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Anybody else having issues with Gmail 4.2 not having pinch to zoom? I installed the ROM and did a factory reset. Still no pinch to zoom.
EDIT:
As it turns out, this option is in the settings. User error.

tbonezx11 said:
Thanks ... anyone want to provide a helpful tip and not be a dbag?...
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What I told you is true I'm not being a dbag dude! There's no way for tablet UI on 4.2 until a devolver figure it out.
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geoldr said:
Anybody else having issues with Gmail 4.2 not having pinch to zoom? I installed the ROM and did a factory reset. Still no pinch to zoom.
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Go to gmail settings and click the auto fit messages
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erica_renee said:
This is probably a feature Not really a bug..
But on the lock screen .. Long tap the clock quickly.. you will see a big square highlight the unlock button Slide to unlock . This will take you to a STOP WATCH TYPE INTERFACE..
I Was hoping there would be a way in there to change the stupid bold hour number . That is gross to look at ..
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Thanks for the tip, I had a bit of a play. It looks like it's just the digital clock widget, it's probably just a matter of time before more lock screen widgets become available
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I'm getting an issue when tethering via Bluetooth. This morning it was working fine, the update came down while I was tethered to my phone, after the install I can pair to my phone but it won't connect.
I've tried deleting the pairing on both, re-pairing, rebooting... Anyone else having a problem? Anyone else doing Bluetooth tethering?
edit: never mind, I worked it out, I had to go in and select that I wanted to use the "Internet Access" profile

Seems like realvnc doesn't like this new update crashes
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Matt1408 said:
Maybe I should do a factory restore. I don't want to lose my game save files though, grrrr!
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I know it sucks. I backed up with rom toolbox. And restored. Not sure if it saves game data thou.
I was on custom rom