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[Q] How to restore SGS to working condition?

Updated: Thought I'd mention I'm on Bell (Canada) i9000m.
After upgrading my Slacker Radio App (not sure if it's related or not) my SGS restarted and went into a boot loop.
I would like to wipe out my phone (kernel and rom) and start off fresh.
I am able to enter download mode but don't know where to go from here.
Please help (even a link to a thread w/ instructions would be greatly appreciated).

Have you tried just going into recovery (vol up + power + home) and doing a factory reset?

Here u r mate, take ur time,(better be safe than sorry) put ur question here & ill try to help
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772718
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

shadoslayer said:
Have you tried just going into recovery (vol up + power + home) and doing a factory reset?
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I can get into download but not recovery.

drreality said:
Here u r mate, take ur time,(better be safe than sorry) put ur question here & ill try to help
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772718
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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I posted a question on that forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14086111&postcount=2492) with the same problem as the OP /: any help?

Follow the usual instructions .
Download stock rom for your phone .
Flash through Odin with pit and repartition checked .
basics here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
SEARCH
jje

I have voodoo installed and obviously I can not disable it (due to boot loop).
Can I still flash a stock rom/kernel?

JJEgan said:
Follow the usual instructions .
Download stock rom for your phone .
Flash through Odin with pit and repartition checked .
basics here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
SEARCH
jje
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alright buddy, look. I appreciate any help you may or may not provide to me at this given moment. but what you are doing, is essentially spamming. I'm asking a question on THIS thread, in relation to my problem. I have searched these forums AS WELL AS the internet itself. And granted, I might have overlooked something. But as a community, thats what these forums do. their purpose is to help those who may have overlooked something or perhaps the solution is yet to exist.
By telling me to search, is more counterproductive than for me to post something and not get a reply.
like I said, I appreciate the help, if any, but its best to be a gent about this sort of thing. no one likes a douche bag on the forums.
EDIT:: Those links were completely useless. they're just links from the top of the SGS general page. I'm not an idiot; I've seen and read these threads before. CLEARLY they were of no help. why else why I be here? -___-
-L

Ltrademark said:
... top of the SGS general page. I'm not an idiot; I've seen and read these threads before. CLEARLY they were of no help. why else why I be here? -___-[/I][/B]
-L
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Cos you are to f8888 lazy to search or read the FAQS matey .
thousands posting just like you to lazy to search or learn .
Even to ignorant to read the post i sent that would have enabled you to flash a stock rom and clear your problem .
If it good enough for other users then it should be good enough for somebody that does not understand the basics as they are the basics .
jje

JJEgan said:
Cos you are to f8888 lazy to search or read the FAQS matey .
thousands posting just like you to lazy to search or learn .
Even to ignorant to read the post i sent that would have enabled you to flash a stock rom and clear your problem .
If it good enough for other users then it should be good enough for somebody that does not understand the basics as they are the basics .
jje
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*facepalm* the reason your posts did NOT help, is simply because I have already tried those things. And you u bother searching long enough, you will see these "solutions" have bee posted before. except in more detail. I have searched. Heck Ive spent hours and even days on this problem alone. Not only have I searched, but ive managed to read 95% of all forums in full. and no one seems to have a SOLID solution. WHICH is why I've succumb to asking the question myself.
yes. I have flashed various of pit files with various combos of boot-loaders and roms AS required by some users. I have even done some steps individually AS required by some users. The FARTHEST I've gotten with ANY of these procedures was reaching the custom recovery menu. yet once i got that far, tried doing a factory reset and flashing a ROM, it told me some file was missing. Then I was back to square one.
thanks. but no thanks, JJE. ur "help" seems to relate more to typical "n00b bashing" rather than any sort of help at all.
-L

My poor thread! Stop Hijacking it!
Thanks for the links - I'll give it a shot tonight and report back.

JJEgan said:
Follow the usual instructions .
Download stock rom for your phone .
Flash through Odin with pit and repartition checked .
basics here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
SEARCH
jje
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I am unable to determine which Firmware I should use.
SamFirmWare has Firmware for the following regions:
- Europe.
- Asia.
- Turkish.
- Arabic.
- America / Australia.
- Provider.
I am in Canada - should I use America or Provider?

[Q] heelp me!!!

Please help me! I've got a lg optimus black with android 2.3.4(GB), v20f. Could you tell me how to root it? Help me,Please!!

radu19990802 said:
Please help me! I've got a lg optimus black with android 2.3.4(GB), v20f. Could you tell me how to root it? Help me,Please!!
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theres an Q&A Categorie, so post it there next time,
there also Threads how to root just search.

facekill1337 said:
theres an Q&A Categorie, so post it there next time,
there also Threads how to root just search.
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I don't know what are Q/A categories and please explain to me step -by-step how to root.Help me please!

radu19990802 said:
I don't know what are Q/A categories and please explain to me step -by-step how to root.Help me please!
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read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487105

In my opinion u should defenitly leave ur phone @ STOCK
Cause if u really need a step by step how-to plus you are not "smart enough" to search for your self in this forum and or the web, then i guess you will brick your phone.
Imo rooting mobile devices and/or installing custom Roms / Firmware is something for Users with some experience. And you DONT get this experience with just asking and following a step by step guide ... you have to understand what you are doing!

schurgatzi said:
In my opinion u should defenitly leave ur phone @ STOCK
Cause if u really need a step by step how-to plus you are not "smart enough" to search for your self in this forum and or the web, then i guess you will brick your phone.
Imo rooting mobile devices and/or installing custom Roms / Firmware is something for Users with some experience. And you DONT get this experience with just asking and following a step by step guide ... you have to understand what you are doing!
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Nah, I cannot take this comment of you as you state it. ALL of us, I repeat ALL have been noobs somwhen and wanted/needed to be taken by the hand and helped out, so always try to guide them kindly to whatever they need and they ll be fine. The forum was a bit cleaner and smaller, when I came in, but still with a lot of nice and helpfull guys.
I think a good beginning is to read my noob how to (see signature) and then simply search whatever you need + optimus black in search up in the right corner and you ll get whatever you need

N00BY0815 said:
Nah, I cannot take this comment of you as you state it. ALL of us, I repeat ALL have been noobs somwhen and wanted/needed to be taken by the hand and helped out, so always try to guide them kindly to whatever they need and they ll be fine. The forum was a bit cleaner and smaller, when I came in, but still with a lot of nice and helpfull guys.
I think a good beginning is to read my noob how to (see signature) and then simply search whatever you need + optimus black in search up in the right corner and you ll get whatever you need
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you're very wise, good...

N00BY0815 said:
Nah, I cannot take this comment of you as you state it. ALL of us, I repeat ALL have been noobs somwhen and wanted/needed to be taken by the hand and helped out, so always try to guide them kindly to whatever they need and they ll be fine. The forum was a bit cleaner and smaller, when I came in, but still with a lot of nice and helpfull guys.
I think a good beginning is to read my noob how to (see signature) and then simply search whatever you need + optimus black in search up in the right corner and you ll get whatever you need
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I just couldn't agree more with N00BY0815... We've all been noobs at some point and needed a helping hand to guide us to get a better understanding of what we were/are/will be doing.

Restore to stock ROM

Hi everyone,
First of all I'd like to say I'm new to the wonderful world Android so please forgive me if my question is a simple one.
I'd like to know how i could revert my Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830i) back to the stock ROM.
I would like to do this as i recently rooted and installed a custom ROM, thinking that this would enhance my phone. It did not turn out this way and now I'm left with a buggy and less functional phone.
I know that it is custom to search the net before posting and i have done this. I believe that I am supposed to use a program called 'Odin' and i need a ROM for my phone. I have searched and searched all day for the relevant ROM but have had no luck.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, if anyone could offer me any help i would be so grateful.
Thanks, Curtis.
P.S. (almost forgot)
The details of my phone are below:
Make: Samsung
Model: GT-S5830i
PDA(Don't know what this means): S5830iXXLA2
PHONE: S5830iXXLD2

[quote="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552792]
If you have "bricked" your s5830i a.k.a stuck at samsung logo just download Odin and flash PDA.tar form the link.
http://www.4shared.com/file/Ls2CAsHv/PDA.html
Everything you're doing is up to you!I'm not responsible if you don't read!There's a binary counter on s5830i so be careful with flashing!
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Or you could go here for a more detailed explanation that should also get you the latest official FW, but just use the instructions above if you want to keep it simple: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551156.

GermainZ said:
Or you could go here for a more detailed explanation that should also get you the latest official FW, but just use the instructions above if you want to keep it simple: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551156.
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Wow, thanks for the quick reply!
The second link you provided has helped me boat loads, thanks.
I've downloaded the checkFUS downloader and managed to get the correct ROM. I then installed cygwin (with the zip component) and attempted to run the command but its throwing me the error "File In Use" but i ran the prgram "Unlocker" which checks if a file is in use and it reported that the file wasn't in use. Very confused.
Thanks again for that reply!.

Curtis.M said:
Wow, thanks for the quick reply!
The second link you provided has helped me boat loads, thanks.
I've downloaded the checkFUS downloader and managed to get the correct ROM. I then installed cygwin (with the zip component) and attempted to run the command but its throwing me the error "File In Use" but i ran the prgram "Unlocker" which checks if a file is in use and it reported that the file wasn't in use. Very confused.
Thanks again for that reply!.
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I've personally only used the first method
Can't help you with your error, sorry.

GermainZ said:
I've personally only used the first method
Can't help you with your error, sorry.
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ah, no worries. Thanks anyway. Much appreciated.

Curtis.M said:
ah, no worries. Thanks anyway. Much appreciated.
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THANK-YOU THANK-YOU THANK-YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couldn't manage to figure out cygwin so i thought, what the hell, and tried out your first link AND IT WORKED FLAWLESSLY!!!!!!
I can't thank you enough! so many thanks!

Curtis.M said:
THANK-YOU THANK-YOU THANK-YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Couldn't manage to figure out cygwin so i thought, what the hell, and tried out your first link AND IT WORKED FLAWLESSLY!!!!!!
I can't thank you enough! so many thanks!
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Glad it worked :highfive:

Curtis.M said:
Hi everyone,
First of all I'd like to say I'm new to the wonderful world Android so please forgive me if my question is a simple one.
I'd like to know how i could revert my Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830i) back to the stock ROM.
I would like to do this as i recently rooted and installed a custom ROM, thinking that this would enhance my phone. It did not turn out this way and now I'm left with a buggy and less functional phone.
I know that it is custom to search the net before posting and i have done this. I believe that I am supposed to use a program called 'Odin' and i need a ROM for my phone. I have searched and searched all day for the relevant ROM but have had no luck.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, if anyone could offer me any help i would be so grateful.
Thanks, Curtis.
P.S. (almost forgot)
The details of my phone are below:
Make: Samsung
Model: GT-S5830i
PDA(Don't know what this means): S5830iXXLA2
PHONE: S5830iXXLD2
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For latest stock firmware check out this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1822109

Information for newbies. Need help with steps.

Hello to all, i'm new to XDA and absolutely new to this idea of rooting and ROMs. I bought my Galaxy Note with the leaked JB ROM from Samsung
I mean build Number - N7000XXLSA. And I was wondering can i install a stock jb rom on my Note? Do I need rooting or anything like that? And how can I do it, since i'm new... I will be gladly thankful if someone can provide me with links to the steps i need to do!
Thanks in advance, XDA members and developers.
P.S. I mean I really don't understand jack about the rooting and ROM-ing

Read the tutorials and learn. If you do not want to read yourself: do not root.
See Dr. Ketan's thread for a rooting guide.

Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997

ThaiDai's pointer to DR Ketan's guide is bang on.
Just one point, as you are new to XDA.
If someone helps you (like ThaiDai) then hit the THANKS button on their post, it is the most polite way of showing your appreciation for their help.

FabreFaction said:
ThaiDai's pointer to DR Ketan's guide is bang on.
Just one point, as you are new to XDA.
If someone helps you (like ThaiDai) then hit the THANKS button on their post, it is the most polite way of showing your appreciation for their help.
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Done it for you too! You have my thanks!

FabreFaction said:
ThaiDai's pointer to DR Ketan's guide is bang on.
Just one point, as you are new to XDA.
If someone helps you (like ThaiDai) then hit the THANKS button on their post, it is the most polite way of showing your appreciation for their help.
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Just another question - i've read the thread, but didn't see the bulgarian build. Since I'm from Bulgaria, which ROM should I use?

mitakalr said:
Just another question - i've read the thread, but didn't see the bulgarian build. Since I'm from Bulgaria, which ROM should I use?
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Not sure which ROM is suitable for Bulgaria.
Check out your current build name and see if there is something similar on the Dr let an thread.
Basically, you need a ROM which had your language pack
Check which ROM has your language in it.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

FabreFaction said:
Not sure which ROM is suitable for Bulgaria.
Check out your current build name and see if there is something similar on the Dr let an thread.
Basically, you need a ROM which had your language pack
Check which ROM has your language in it.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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I don't need bulgarian, btw... I just need it to work with my mobile provider, which I'm sure it will, since It's the international version And english language of course!

mitakalr said:
I don't need bulgarian, btw... I just need it to work with my mobile provider, which I'm sure it will, since It's the international version And english language of course!
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try
HTML:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
you will see all firmwares for different countries. got GB, ICS, and JB, they are all official....

[Q] How to install vanir ROM

Hello guys,
I wanna install vanir rom in my device " which is only rooted " step by step please
I downloaded the latest build and gapps.
Have no other tools

arrivals18 said:
Hello guys,
I wanna install vanir rom in my device " which is only rooted " step by step please
I downloaded the latest build and gapps.
Have no other tools
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I guess that you need to learn to read then? I know the search engine is down at the moment, but that shouldn't stop you finding the Index and reading some of the highlighted threads listed in there.

SimonTS said:
I guess that you need to learn to read then? I know the search engine is down at the moment, but that shouldn't stop you finding the Index and reading some of the highlighted threads listed in there.
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2.5 New Members: Treat new members the way you would have liked to have been treated when you were a new member. Provide the new members with guidance, advice and instruction always with respect and courtesy.
*Cough Cough*

penguin449 said:
2.5 New Members: Treat new members the way you would have liked to have been treated when you were a new member. Provide the new members with guidance, advice and instruction always with respect and courtesy.
*Cough Cough*
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He coughs, while still failing to provide aforementioned guidance
Ok here goes:
Use the toolbox.
Follow the instructions to the damn letter, nobody but you is responsible for anything that happens to your phone.
Unlock your bootloader, get CWM or TWRP recovery on it ( I prefer CWM but it's pretty much personal preference. )
After you complete these 2 steps, flashing new ROMs and kernels becomes a trivial process.
Once you get that done, copy the latest Vanir build (and optionally; GAPPS package) to your internal or external card, boot into recovery by holding volume down and power button until the LG logo comes up, then let go.
First, wipe data/factory reset, then wipe cache.
Choose install zip from SD card, then choose sd card or external sd card depending on where you put it, navigate to the folder and select it, flash it.
Follow the same procedure for the GAPPS package.
Press back until you hit the main menu, and select reboot system.
It will take longer to boot for the first time, it speeds up after that.
Congratulations, you should now be running Vanir.

arrivals18 said:
Hello guys,
I wanna install vanir rom in my device " which is only rooted " step by step please
I downloaded the latest build and gapps.
Have no other tools
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we can NOT provide new guide everytime for every single person on the planet u are rooted... u need to unlock bootloader , install a custom recovery and then its only 10 seconds to flash the custom rom

penguin449 said:
2.5 New Members: Treat new members the way you would have liked to have been treated when you were a new member. Provide the new members with guidance, advice and instruction always with respect and courtesy.
*Cough Cough*
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The OP has been a member for almost as long as you have. I treated him with courtesy and was polite. The best thing we can do with new members is make them search and read so that they understand what they need to do and why.
When I joined I didn't ask stupid questions - I searched, read and learnt because with my HTC DS if I got it wrong I would have hard-bricked the phone and not been able to fix it.
XDA is not a helpdesk for noobs, that needs to be remembered in the middle of all the social correctness that is now going on. If people are too lazy to try and help themselves they deserve nothing, just as in real life.

spamcakes said:
He coughs, while still failing to provide aforementioned guidance
Ok here goes:
Use the toolbox.
Follow the instructions to the damn letter, nobody but you is responsible for anything that happens to your phone.
Unlock your bootloader, get CWM or TWRP recovery on it ( I prefer CWM but it's pretty much personal preference. )
After you complete these 2 steps, flashing new ROMs and kernels becomes a trivial process.
Once you get that done, copy the latest Vanir build (and optionally; GAPPS package) to your internal or external card, boot into recovery by holding volume down and power button until the LG logo comes up, then let go.
First, wipe data/factory reset, then wipe cache.
Choose install zip from SD card, then choose sd card or external sd card depending on where you put it, navigate to the folder and select it, flash it.
Follow the same procedure for the GAPPS package.
Press back until you hit the main menu, and select reboot system.
It will take longer to boot for the first time, it speeds up after that.
Congratulations, you should now be running Vanir.
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Thank u very much u put me in the way friend ^_^
SimonTS said:
The OP has been a member for almost as long as you have. I treated him with courtesy and was polite. The best thing we can do with new members is make them search and read so that they understand what they need to do and why.
When I joined I didn't ask stupid questions - I searched, read and learnt because with my HTC DS if I got it wrong I would have hard-bricked the phone and not been able to fix it.
XDA is not a helpdesk for noobs, that needs to be remembered in the middle of all the social correctness that is now going on. If people are too lazy to try and help themselves they deserve nothing, just as in real life.
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OK You don't know even i searched or not !!!! i already googled it, also here and didn't know how to start. I don't to try cause i am an accountant and i need my phone everyday so i can't try every method and my phone gonna brick !!!!
Actually Q & A forums works as helpdesk for members, it allows members to help each other.
My advice to u is to learn how to respect people, specially if they are different from u.
Never take to me in this way again !!!!! just simply don't answer my questions
penguin449 said:
2.5 New Members: Treat new members the way you would have liked to have been treated when you were a new member. Provide the new members with guidance, advice and instruction always with respect and courtesy.
*Cough Cough*
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Thank u for supporting my situation :good:

arrivals18 said:
OK You don't know even i searched or not !!!! i already googled it, also here and didn't know how to start. I don't to try cause i am an accountant and i need my phone everyday so i can't try every method and my phone gonna brick !!!!
Actually Q & A forums works as helpdesk for members, it allows members to help each other.
My advice to u is to learn how to respect people, specially if they are different from u.
Never take to me in this way again !!!!! just simply don't answer my questions
Thank u for supporting my situation :good:
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Hit the 'Thanks button' For every person who helped you out here.. It's the way we say thanks instead of posting it, and you are right Q&A should be seen as a 'helpdesk' in xda, and some users feel the need to post anyway..
If you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all
I'm glad you sorted your phone
Will request for the thread to be closed as issue is solved and the tutorial is clear for other members to use when they search!

arrivals18 said:
OK You don't know even i searched or not !!!! i already googled it, also here and didn't know how to start. I don't to try cause i am an accountant and i need my phone everyday so i can't try every method and my phone gonna brick !!!!
Actually Q & A forums works as helpdesk for members, it allows members to help each other.
My advice to u is to learn how to respect people, specially if they are different from u.
Never take to me in this way again !!!!! just simply don't answer my questions
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penguin449 said:
Hit the 'Thanks button' For every person who helped you out here.. It's the way we say thanks instead of posting it, and you are right Q&A should be seen as a 'helpdesk' in xda, and some users feel the need to post anyway..
If you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all
I'm glad you sorted your phone
Will request for the thread to be closed as issue is solved and the tutorial is clear for other members to use when they search!
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Before you try to get this thread closed I feel the need to reply to the arrogant tossers who feel they have a right to ignore the rules. By my reckoning Rule # 1 of the XDA Forum Rules beats #2.5
1. Search before posting.
Use one of our search functions before posting, whether you have a question or something new to share, it's very likely someone already asked that question or shared that news.
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This place is becoming full of people who claim to have searched - when they simply have NOT. If they can't afford to risk their phone because they need it every day then they should either be certain what they need to do - through searching, reading and learning - or they should not risk their phone.
I repeat "XDA is NOT a helpdesk for noobs". For the OP to tell me to "learn how to respect people" - what does he think I have done over the last couple of years? The answer to his question was out there simple to find if the OP wasn't so lazy. If he doesn't have time to search and read then the same basic rule applies - he doesn't have the time to risk damaging his phone.
FFS people - it's not rocket science and it's not difficult. We don't need yet another tutorial for people to read - because they will continue to be lazy and refuse to search and read. In 6 months time you will still be replying to the same basic questions just because human nature dictates that 90% of the members who sign up here expect to be given the answers without having to do any work themselves.

SimonTS said:
Before you try to get this thread closed I feel the need to reply to the arrogant tossers who feel they have a right to ignore the rules. By my reckoning Rule # 1 of the XDA Forum Rules beats #2.5
This place is becoming full of people who claim to have searched - when they simply have NOT. If they can't afford to risk their phone because they need it every day then they should either be certain what they need to do - through searching, reading and learning - or they should not risk their phone.
I repeat "XDA is NOT a helpdesk for noobs". For the OP to tell me to "learn how to respect people" - what does he think I have done over the last couple of years? The answer to his question was out there simple to find if the OP wasn't so lazy. If he doesn't have time to search and read then the same basic rule applies - he doesn't have the time to risk damaging his phone.
FFS people - it's not rocket science and it's not difficult. We don't need yet another tutorial for people to read - because they will continue to be lazy and refuse to search and read. In 6 months time you will still be replying to the same basic questions just because human nature dictates that 90% of the members who sign up here expect to be given the answers without having to do any work themselves.
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Reported practice what you preach young sir.

penguin449 said:
Reported practice what you preach young sir.
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1) Reported for WHAT exactly?
2) I'm 2.5 times your age - so you might wish to reconsider and redefine some of your terms of reference.
3) Using big red letters doesn't make you look any more impressive.
4) FWIW I don't actually have a problem with you - other than the fact that you seem to be determined to assist in this stupid belief that anybody should simply be able to sign up to this site, ask stupid questions without bothering to help themselves, and not contribute anything at all. You seem to be intelligent, switched-on and a lot better at developing than I have ever been.

Since the OP's question has been answered....
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