Nokia Lumia 800 Unboxing

Now that was quick: announced on Wednesday last week, already the Nokia Lumia 800 is here on the SlashGear test bench. Availability in-store will take a week or so more, but we couldn’t wait to get to grips with the Finn’s first Windows Phone 7.5 Mango handset. The smartphone on which much of Nokia’s future rests, there’s a whole lot riding on reviewers – and shoppers – falling for the polycarbonate unibody allure.


With our first hands-on with the Lumia 800 just last week, the smartphone is feeling like a pretty familiar subject today. Nokia’s packaging is cleanly designed and eye-catching: compact, matte blue box, neatly stacked manuals and accessories each compartmentalized into its own recycled cardboard sleeve. As well as the Lumia, there’s a wired stereo headset – of which Nokia has been quite vocal about the promised quality – a USB to microUSB cable for charging and syncing, a small USB charger, and a rubber bumper-style case as was bundled with the N9.
Nokia Lumia 800 unboxing:




Nokia will offer three color variants of the 800, the black of our review unit, and cyan and magenta models. All are crafted from a single block of CNC milled polycarbonate, into which Nokia slots a brilliant 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED ClearBlack display, triband UMTS/HSPA, an 8-megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video recording, a 1.4GHz single-core processor paired with 512MB of RAM, and 16GB of storage.
We’ll be putting the Lumia 800 through its paces for the full SlashGear review, but until then there’s no shortage of test material to look through from last week’s show. Check out our iPhone 4S vs Lumia 800 comparison, our iPhone vs Lumia vs Galaxy S II camera showdown, and our browser test showdown.

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Click here to find out more! iPhone 4S battery issue points to Setting Time Zone switch

If you’re one of the masses of iPhone users that’ve upgraded to the iPhone 4S in the past few weeks, you may well have been experiencing some battery issues – today we may well have the answer as to why. As we’ve seen this past week, quite a few people have had what they’ve described as less than stellar battery life with their iPhone 4S, and this weekend we’ve not only been handed a possible solution, we’ve tested it for ourselves, and what do you know, it appears very much to work: just switch your Setting Time Zone switch to off!


Inside your System Services in your Settings on your iPhone 4S, you’ve only to look down the list until you find “Setting Time Zone” and the switch beside it – flip it to OFF. What we’ve found thus far after making this switch is that standby time has gone up significantly. Inside three hours, the iPhone 4S has only used 5% of its total battery life. Sixty hours of standby, is that you? We’ll see!
The tip to make this happen to increase battery life comes from iDownload where Oliver Haslam notes that the bug likely lives inside iOS 5, not necessarily the iPhone 4S hardware. There while the Setting Time Zone appears to be tracking constantly instead of simply periodically, battery time is cut down, and down, and down. The’ve done some tests as well:

“We have tested this method on 4 different iPhone 4s handsets, including an iPhone 4 and an iPhone 3GS. All have reported drastically improved battery life after switching ‘Setting Time Zone’ off.” – Haslam

The only thing you’re losing by switching the Setting Time Zone function off is the automatic re-setting of your time if you cross the boarder into a different time zone – when you’re flying to Grandma’s house for the holidays. If you DO decide to try it out, be sure to let us know how it goes.
UPDATE: Another test on the iPhone 4S yields 80% battery after over seven hours with one and a half hours of that time in use. I think we have a winner!

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[Q] How do I root the Samsung Galaxy W (I8150) ?

Download the latest revolutionary from here, and follow the insturctions, that are written in first post, you will also need Superuser and su file. Or you can download all the needed file from my dropbox here. Now the instructions.

1. You need to download android sdk and install (use google to find it)
2. Extract files from my rar to folder platform-tools (it is inside andorid-sdk)
3.Open command prompt (Run as Administrator)
4.go to .../android-sdk/platoform-tools (find the right path)
5.

Code:

adb push zergRush_samsung_w /data/local/
adb shell
(you are now in a shell, $ is already written, type just text)
$ chmod 755 /data/local/zergRush_samsung_w
$ chmod zergRush_samsung_w

6.wait until is finished
If root was successful last two lines shoud be:

[+] Rush did it ! It's a GG, man !
[+] Killing ADB and restarting as root..enjoy!

7.

Code:

$ exit
adb remount
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/
adb push su /system/bin/
adb shell 
(you are now in a shell, $ is already written, type just text)
$ chmod 644 /system/app/Superuser.apk
$ chmod 4755 /system/bin/su 
$ reboot

8. You are now succesfully rooted, just go on Market, and update Superuser.apk, then open Superuser from aplication menu, and update su (this is binary file). For full root experiance install Busybox.

Good luck!

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How To Update Samsung Galaxy W I8150 with Gingerbread 2.3.5 ZSKI3 Firmware

So, for all those who are having the Samsung Galaxy Wonder can now proceed to update their phones with the latest version of firmware. So, in the due course of this article we will see on how you can update the phone with the latest version of Gingerbread 2.3.5. Keeping up to your expectations, at Android Advices it’s the first ever that we are launching the firmware update article for this phone. Since Android is a highly open source platform you can now update the phone with the beta updates which has something extra when compared with the Stock (by default) firmware.

Just in case if this is your first Android then we would like to Welcome you to Android family and Android Advices is committed to solve all your Android queries. We will recommend bookmarking this site so that with just 1-click you can ask all your queries. Please note that for your convenience we have broken this article into different pages wherein in this page we will see what are the enhancements which are packed in this version of firmware along with pre requisite instructions in the next page and then after that the procedure to apply the update of Gingerbread 2.3.5 on your Samsung Galaxy W. Please note that this update should only be applied to the phones which are having the model number as Samsung Galaxy W 8150.

Rooting Information: Please note that applying with this update won’t in any manner will void the warranty and hence it’s safe to proceed with the instructions, the only condition is that you need to follow each and every single instruction carefully which is mentioned in the article. It may be lengthy but it’s always safe to be cautious than repenting with the bricking up the phone by ignoring the instructions.

Disclaimer: In any manner we should not be held responsible in parts or in whole if any damage happens to your device caused by updating the firmware which is a very unlikely event if you follow the instructions as mentioned in the article. The instructions include the pre requisites and the procedure to update the phone.

Caution: Please note that this update is not recommended for all the users who are on the network locked devices or locked to the specific network carriers as this may or may not successfully update the device and also may void the warranty if you continue to proceed for updating the phone. If your phone is locked then applying with this firmware won’t unlock the device in any manner.

Enhancements:

Battery life has been tweaked for better performance,

Home screen lag now has been reduced substantially,

Android market Place has now been updated with the latest 3.1.5

Screen backlight bug have been solved,

Dialer issues also have been solved,

Higher quadrant ranks when measured with the Antutu benchmarking tool than the Stock Ones,

RAM DUMP Mode error solved,

Stability fixes have been induced in this version

Pre Requisites:

Before proceeding to the instructions which are mentioned in the next page, it’s very important to follow the list of pre requisites wherein all the information regarding the backup and restore to the other tips which will help you in updating the phone safely without any issues. We have mentioned a link just below this paragraph which will take you to the dedicated page where we have mentioned the pre requisites.

Pre Requisites to be followed before updating the Phone

It’s very important o follow all the instructions which are mentioned above or else there is a high probability that you may end up bricking up the phone or may not be able to update the phone.

Now, assuming that you have followed all the instructions carefully you will now need to proceed with the instructions to apply the update on your Samsung Galaxy W 8150.

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This is for the Samsung Gravity Smart T589.

This is a stock 2.2.2 froyo rom that is deodexed and themed.

This was built from a system dump - the firmware hasn't been released yet.
Please note that I am not a developer - just a tinkerer.
This will be installed by flashing through the stock recovery.
There are no custom recoveries available yet for this device.
This has the majority of the bloatware removed.
It will utilize the stock kernel already in the phone.
The ROM download link is provided after the screenshots.
A RAR file download link is provided with the apps that were removed.

Details:

Removed Drivesmart from Settings.
Removed Social Network Key from Settings - hotkey defaults to Facebook
Removed Messaging Key from Settings - hotkey defaults to Message App
Removed Notification Slider from Settings
Removed Software Update from Settings - wont OTA a custom rom
Removed many ringtones and added a few.
Removed Startup sounds and Shutdown sounds.
Removed Startup and Shutdown animations.



Removed the following apps:

Aim - Bejewled - Allshare - DriveSmart - Dual Clock - Cloud Text - Gallery3d - Glympse - Lookout -
MallLite - Maps - Memo - My Account - My Files - Photobucket - Protips - Sticky Message Widget -
Street - Swipe Tips - Talk - Tetris - TeleNav - Uno - Youtube

Added the following apps:

File Expert (has root explorer) - Flash Player - Latest Gmail - Htc Keyboard - Latest Link2sd -
QuickPic (gallery app) - Latest SuperUser + Latest Binaries - Busybox - Latest Terminal Emulator -
Latest Titanium Backup (free version) - Latest Spare Parts Plus

Added 3 build.prop edits.
One for maximum events per second and the other two for sounds.
The default ringtone is from the movie "Crank" - the fading in and out phone tone.
The default notification sound is "Tinkerbell" - lol.
Added a custom boot animation - blue coin.
Added Sd Card speed tweak + battery tweak.
Themed several icons through the IC Menu.
Themed the framework to a black "Sense" theme.
Themed the battery icons.

• This device has very little internal space, so I have included Link2Sd app.
• If you wish to utilize this included app, you must do the following prior to installing the rom:

Partition the sd card as follows:

** NOTE - PARTITIONING THE SDCARD WILL ERASE THE CONTENTS **

- first partition will be created as a <FAT32> <Primary> partition. 
- (leave about 512mb for the 2nd partition)

- second partition will be created as a <Ext2> <Primary> partition.
- this should be 512mb with 0 swap



Installation instructions:

- partition sd card (this will erase the contents)
- download rom (which is an update.zip for the stock recovery)
- put rom on the sd card
- power off phone
- slide open the keyboard and hold down the <T/5> button and the <Power> button until the recovery appears
- use the <Volume Keys> to scroll to <wipe data/factory reset> and hit the <Power> button to confirm
- use the <Volume Keys> to scroll to <wipe cache partition> and hit the <Power> button to confirm
- use the <Volume Keys> to scroll to <apply update.zip> and hit the <Power> button to confirm
- rom will install and reboot phone automatically
- first boot will take a minute
- open Link2Sd app - inform the app the 2nd partition is a <Ext2> partition and reboot phone
- open Link2Sd app after reboot - hit the <Menu> key then click on <Settings> tab
- check the <Auto Link> box and click on <Install Location> and click <Internal>
- most apps downloaded from market will default to the sd card
- you will have to open Link2Sd app after installing apps and move the app back to the phone
- then you will have to click each installed app in Link2Sd interface and click on <Create Link> and link all thats permitted
- this will solve the majority of the limited space issue with this phone


NOTES:

This phone seems to operate best when the CPU frequencies are set to 320 min and 800 max.
We can't overclock the phone until a kernel is developed. Samsung hasn't release the kernel or firmware yet. 
Download No Frills Cpu from the market and set the frequencies to those specs.
The phone is defaulted to 245 min and whatever it needs up to 800. 
At 245 minimum, it uses more battery power to "wake" and if it wakes frequently at this setting,
it really adversely effects battery performance.


SCREENSHOTS:

  
  

DOWNLOADS:

Download ROM from here -----> T589 Deodexed ROM

Download Removed Apps from here ----> T589 Removed Apps

Download Extra FREE Apps from here ----> Extra FREE Apps

Special thanks to Cdesai for helping to make this possible

Special thanks to MikeD215 for being my first tester

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How to Root Samsung Galaxy gio

How to Root Samsung Galaxy gio
download root gb updated.zip file. and copy to SD card (not in any folder)
1. Shutdown your phone.
2. Put you phone in recovery Mode(press: Home button + Power button toghether)
3. In recovery mode, Add Update from SD-card.
4. Search for the root gb updated.zip file on your SD-card
5. Run the update
6. Reboot
Phone will be turned on , An App SuperUser will be added , its mean you successfully done rooting , now you must be thinking you have done rooting and nothing really changed, let me tell you my friends its the first step real thing begins after this , read the whole thread and you'll find much more things than you imagined.


You can root Android 2.2 with:

SuperOneClick

v2.1.1 is up!

Driver pack comes later! 

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I made it. I tested it. It works. You can get it from shortfuse.org or use the links below (if you're a registered XDA member).

Here's a one-click root with almost all phones and all android versions. (including the i9000, Droid, Nexus One, etc)

YOU CAN ROOT ALMOST ALL ANDROID PHONES! 

The program requires Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0+ or Mono v1.2.6+
Operations systems with native support:

• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Ubuntu Hardy (8.04 LTS)
• Ubuntu Jaunty (9.04)
• Ubuntu Karmic (9.10)
• Ubuntu Lucid (10.04 LTS)
• Ubuntu Maverick (10.10)
• Debian Lenny (5.0)
• Debian Squeeze (testing)
• Debian Sid (unstable)
• Debian Experimental

If you run Microsoft Windows XP, install .NET Framework v2.0 or above
If you run Mac or another Linux flavor, make sure you install Mono:
http://www.go-mono.com/mono-downloads/download.html

For more information about making it work in linux:
See here


You NEED to put your phone on USB Debugging mode
You NEED to install make sure the Android drivers for your phone are installed
Make sure you DO NOT mount your SD card.
If you still can't get something to run, try doing it in recovery mode.

Read me: (READ BEFORE POSTING)
2/24/2011:
I registered my website shortfuse.org so you can grab SuperOneClick from there now.

2/22/2011:

Great news. -1Day roots AT&T Motorola Atrix4G!!! YAY!

11/29/2010:

I'm sorry I haven't been updating lately!!! The problem is, I no longer have an Android phone and I can't play around or test anymore. I'm going to see if I can find one on craiglist or ebay.

11/10/2010:
I finally figured out how to root without looping. After rooting 13 phones, this is how I did it on the first try.

Turn USB Debugging OFF

Click Root

When it says: Waiting for Device, Turn USB Debugging ON

It'll now run RATC

When it says: Starting ADB Server...
Turn USB Debugging OFF
Turn USB Debugging ON
Turn USB Debugging OFF
All BEFORE it says "Waiting for device..." again


11/1/2010:
Hey guys! I'm sorry I haven't been able to respond to lots of posts. I've been really busy lately with work. I've been reading some posts and I've made some changes in v1.5.2

Let me know what bugs and issues you guys have.


10/17/2010:
Thanks to all that donated! I was worried for a bit but you guys proved me wrong. So, I fixed the NMA (non market apps) button. It should now install sqlite3 and busybox into a temporary folder if you don't have it. I added an unroot (by popular demand). I did some major code clean up, so you can expect faster releases from here on out. Next version will add sqlite3 and busybox to the /system partition included in root.

If you're having issues with "wait for device" or if RATC is looping, try this
Unplug your USB Cable
Go to Settings > Applications > Development
Uncheck USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable
Unplug your USB Cable
Check USB Debugging
Plug in your USB Cable

10/13/2010:
I need people with issues to post their device model and if they tried rooting in recovery mode. All posts ignoring the read me will be ignored. (meaning nma complaints and those NAND locked devices). 
I'm getting flooded with replies, PMs and emails. Seriously, try reading a few posts back. 
The program has been downloaded over 5000 times and only 2 people have have donated. I see donations as signs of gratitude. Even if it's 25 cents, please donate.
When I find the time (and will) I will work on the v1.5 release.
The rageagainstthecage looping is by design. Bad usb cables and ports can cause ratc to not run properly so I have it loop until it works. The "waiting for device" hang is for the same reason. There's nothing wrong with my application. It's usually your usb cable or port. This is not a cop-out answer. This is not an excuse as if I didn't know why it happens. This has been investigated and the problem is USB connectivity. It happens with my Captivate as well.

10/11/2010:
Enabling market apps isn't working unless you have busybox installed. I plan to fix this in the next version. The problem is, different devices have different locations for the com.provider.android.settings/settings.db and I was using the 'find' command to find your settings.db location. I didn't realize this was a busybox command not internal. That will be fixed.

I also added some information about root that I think people should read and classified different root levels.

By classifying root levels, I make it easier for the users to know if certain options will work or not. For example, enabling non-market apps will only require a Level 1 root, meaning it will work with the HTC Aria

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