Sprint Galaxy Nexus L700GA02 Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Software Update Rolls Out

Sprint Galaxy Nexus users receives another Jelly Bean software update. It is now level up to Android 4.2.1 from 4.1.1 with build number JRO03U.L700GA02. This update is officially available via OTA and pushed to devices for about 10-21 days. There no reports from Verizon if they also release their update too, so Sprint users will take advantage of this update and will getting ahead from Verizon users.

Sprint Galaxy Nexus Software Update - L700GA02 Android 4.2.1

Enhancements/Fixes:
- Redesigned camera interface and new Photo Sphere feature (a 360-degree panorama mode)
- Notifications Shade accessible by swiping top screen edge downwards; swipe down with two
fingers to view notifications; tap the notification to expand and take action on it.
- Lockscreen widgets to access certain apps without unlocking the screen; sidescroll right for
camera or left for other widgets (time and weather, gmail, etc.)

Important Notes:
- Software version is: L700GA02
- Updates are available OTA (over the air) only and are 'pushed' to devices in stages over a 10-21 day period.
Device selection is random
- Refer to the Galaxy Nexus Software Update blog for install instructions

via Sprint

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Fix HTC One X Stuck on HTC Screen Logo and Bootloop after Flash of ROM

Here' a simple solution to resolve issues on your HTC One X if it just stuck in HTC logo or bootloop after flashing a ROM. HTC One X stuck on bootscreen occurred if your device has an "HBOOT" version that that sometimes doesn't like accepting a new boot.img from a certain ROM build. Like for example if you have made changes or switched from "SENSE" to "AOSP" based ROM, then you'll probably asking why the heck it just stuck on HTC logo or having Boot loop issues.

Needed Toolkit and File
- First you must download the Android SDK Tool from here, grab the right one according to your Computer or laptop platform i.e Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Flash the latest ClockWorkMod recovery so that you can recharge the phone via recovery while the device is off.

Fix Stuck on HTC Logo 

The device just being stuck at HT Logo and unable to start in normal is the most common issues after flashing a ROM. To resolved this problem, you may first try to clearing the "fastboot cache" and then force the device  to reboot in fastboot mode. 

To do this follow this simple steps:

• First, Power Down the phone and reboot into bootloader mode by holding down the "Volume Down" and the "Power button".     

• Use the volume buttons to navigate and choose " fastboot "and confirm the selection using with the power button.
• Connect your  HTC One X to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
• 4. In your computer, Run the command prompt by pressing "windows key + r" and typing "cmd". Go to the folder containing the fastboot. (E.i if fastboot is in the folder C: \ android type "cd \ Android).

cd \ Android)

• Type the following command: " fastboot erase cache ".

fastboot erase cache

• Choose reboot in fastboot menu and press the power button.

• If the above steps doesn't give the desired results, there is another solution using this all in one kit. All you need to do is start the fastboot and reflash the kernel.

Fix Boot Loop Problem

If you have experience bootloop after flashing a ROM like for example CM10.1 or any ROM that you have previously flashed before the bootloop occurred.

• Download the SDK tool if you haven't installed it yet.
• You'll need to download the .zip file of the ROM onto your computer, then extract or "unzip" it using any extracting tool you have in in your computer like Winrar, Winzip or 7zip.
• After the .zip file extracted, now find the file named "boot.img" then put it somewhere in your computer.

Run the command prompt in your computer

• Windows: press "windows key + r" and typing "cmd". Go to the folder containing the fastboot. (E.i if fastboot is in the folder C: \ android type "cd \ Android).
• Mac/Linux: Make sure you’ve got the boot.img in your home directory before running the Command Prompt or Terminal (Mac/Linux). Navigate to your /android-sdk/platform-tools/ folder in terminal using the “cd” command. So if the androidsdk is in your home folder you’d want to type: cd ~/androidsdk/platform-tools. 

•  Power Down the HTC One X completely. Hold down the power button and the volume down button. 
• Plug the device into your computer.  Then go to the bootloader mode. You will then see a “FASTBOOT USB”, as shown below.                                     
• Now it’s time to flash the boot.img. Type the following:

Windows: 

fastboot flash boot boot.img

The reboot:

adb reboot

Mac/Linux:

./fastboot flash boot /path/to/boot.img (~/boot.img if the file is in your home directory)

Then reboot the device by typing the following command:

./fastboot reboot

Wait until the device completely reboot and past the HTC bootscreen.

More Solutions

Some further solution are as follows below, this is guides were quoted from Setsuna666 via XDA-original thread. This  might also resolves issues depends how your device status right now.

Cannot access the menu or fastboot RUU because the battery is low:

You should have the ClockworkMod 5.8.4.0 so that you can easily connect your HTC device via the USB cable to your computer while you are in recovery and this will re-charge automatically.

The bootloader Re-Locked:

You can use the unlock code you received by email from htc again and follow the procedure of the mouth of the bootloader. http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-4/

If you have a stock recovery:

Download a custom recovery such as ClockworkMod from the link above.
Perform the flash recovery that you find in the guide.
Now you can flash a new ROM.

If you have a ROM or Nandroid Backup inside the 'sdcard (internal memory)

• Restart your device in recovery mode . In case you are still in fastboot choose the option " Reboot Bootloader "and then enter into recovery.
• Restore the nandroid backup made ​​using the " backup and restore "or flash the rom using the" install zip from sd card . "
• Choose the option " reboot system now "and restart your smartphone into bootloader mode.
• Enter the fastboot moving around with the volume keys.
• Connect the device via the USB cable to the computer.
• From a command prompt, navigate to the folder containing the fastboot and type the following command: " fastboot clean cache ".
• If nothing works from the above procedures,  we are going to show you is the last chance you have to return back your HTC One X to normal.

Warning! This procedure will erase all your data, including potentially the partition / sdcard. Make sure you have more than 30% of the battery charge to run a RUU (Recovery Update utility).

• Turn off the phone and reboot into bootloader mode by holding down the volume keys and the power button down.
• Using the power buttons to choose " fastboot "and confirm the selection with the power button.
• Connect the 'HTC One to your computer via USB cable.
• Open the command prompt by pressing "windows key + r" and typing "cmd".
• Go to the folder containing the fastboot.
• (Eg if fastboot is in the folder C: \ android type "cd \ Android).
• Then enter the following command: " fastboot getvar version-main . "
• To find the RUU corresponding to your version. Start looking for it via xda.
• Run the ReLock bootloader using " fastboot oem lock "from the command prompt.
• Clean the cache with the command " fastboot erase cache ".
• While you're in fastboot, computer actually run the RUU that you previously downloaded. This step will rewrite the following folders stock: / recovery, / boot and / system. E 'need to start from the beginning to unlock it.

That's it if you have something to add, your suggestion are most welcome.

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U.S Carrier Locked Smartphone Unlocking Become illegal

United States users of a carrier locked smartphones bought from a certain network operator and used to unlocked it to use in other carrier will become illegal. What? NO! Heck this is true, according to +Eric Ravenscraft at +Android Police headlines.

For a bit of context, first, let's take a look at exactly what has changed. This is not new, sweeping legislation. What happens is that every three years, the Librarian of Congress issues a set of exemptions to the DMCA. This is to help account for changes in technology so the law doesn't stay woefully behind the times (though entire articles could be written about that itself).
In 2006 and in 2010 (the last round of exemptions took a while to process), the Library specifically allowed unlocking phones in order to use handsets on other providers. The 2006 ruling pointed out that the issue had little do with protecting copyright and more to do with protecting a business model (a fair point!), and the 2010 ruling merely upheld the previous exemption. However, it's not getting renewed a third time. So, how does this affect you? Well, that depends on what your needs are.

Again, this law is only passed in the United States and will be affecting U.S. users only, bad news to those with unlocking businesses. All unlockers from other  parts of the world, still have the fun from jailbreaking iPhones and unlocking Android and Windows based smartphones,

You can read more about this report at Android Police and has been also reported at Digital Trends a few months ago.

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Singapore's Samsung Galaxy S3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update Delayed

If it happens that you are from Singapore and owns the Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300, well, the expected Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean will take a little bit more delayed at this point. Today, Samsung Singapore officially announced that the 4.1.2 software update "XXELLC" will not be push in Singapore market. Some users already received the said update earlier but Singapore's Samsung support team pulled it back for some reasons. The "XXELLC" software version is said to fix the known "Exynos Exploit" bug and "Sudden Death" issues affecting Samsung Galaxy S3 devices.

There are some users were disappointed and starts asking some questions of what causing the delay since the update has been rolled out across Europe and other South East Asian regions. But, Samsung Singapore emphasize that they will continue to push the update when its ready.

You can read more about this report through their Facebook fan page.
via Facebook

Update:  The official 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with build number "I9300XXEMA2" is rolling out! So, just catch it out via Kies or OTA.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Hercules receives Qualcomm Fix Update T989UVLI4

The 2011 U.S T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II slate "Hercules" SGH-T989 now receives another software update early this year. Wait, it's not 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 Jelly Bean yet, it's Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich folks! The software update comes with a new baseband build version T989UVLI4 and it features some goodies that targets to fix the so-called Qualcomm issues, it's also adds-up security enhancement and Vlingo S Voice improvements. This update now starts live via OTA (over the air) and the manual method Samsung Kies, so there are two options for users to update their Galaxy S II devices.


Here's T-Mobile official announcement:

Beginning January 24, the Samsung Galaxy S II (ICS only) will have a software update to Android version 4.0.4 / Baseband version T989UVLI4 via Over The Air (OTA) and Samsung Kies. This update includes Qualcomm fix, security enhancements, and Vlingo S Voice improvements.
You can update in two ways:

• Over the air (OTA) update to T989UVLI4: If you want to update to T989UVLI4, you can update via OTA. Please wait for the notification to update. The OTA will continue to be delivered until February 7. There is no escalation option if the update has not been recieved. 

• Manual download to T989UVLI4: If you want to update to T989UVLH1, you can update via Samsung Kies. Ensure you are on the latest version of Kies prior to attempting the update. Seehttp://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ to confirm the version.

via T-Mobile 

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Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 Gets First Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Upgrade in Spain 'I9100XXLS8'

Users of the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 the most popular slate in 2011 is now getting its official Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean upgrade.  Samsung has just started rolling the Jelly bean update and right now hitting in Spain. Samsung software updates rolls out in phases, so therefore other countries may also get this update sooner. The update as said packed in 4.1.2 and features some goodies which can be found on Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 like the "Touchwiz Nature UX". Some features like Google Now, including Direct Call, Smart Stay and Pop-up Play were also added. The only lack of the Premium Suite features is the "Multi-View function" which is not found in the newly added apps line-ups.

The firmware build number is JZO54K.I9100XWLS8 with a Baseband version I9100XXSL8.
Again, Spain's unbranded Samsung Galaxy S2 are the lucky ones to receives this update as of this moment, other countries will probably follow this couple of days. We are also hoping to see U.S. and Canada variants might also be able to get this update sooner.  As of now, the software build is built for International Samsung Galaxy S2 only with specific model number GT-I9100.

So, to all proud owners of the Samsung Galaxy S2 better start firing up that lonely installed Kies in your computer and check the updates from time to time. There is also a manual installation guide available for those tech-savvy that always take advantage on upgrading their devices and breaks ahead of Samsung's given schedules.

Source: Sammobile via XDA & Androidromupdate

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T889UVALL4 Fix for Exynos Exploit on T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Rolling

T-Mobile is releasing another software update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SGH-T889. The new update is still Android 4.1.1 with build number "T889UVALL4" now rolling out via OTA (Over the Air) with a  size of 8.74MB.

There are no official announcement from Samsung and T-Mobile of what this new update brings. So, any particular changes is unclear as of this moment. Some users that already receives the update, reportedly believe that this is a patch from December released "T889UVALK8"  to fix the known "Exynos Exploit" which dangerous to users secured data from the device memory storage.

So, better check it out, hit that Settings>About >Check for updates of your Galaxy Note 2.
If you already receives the update, please share us your thoughts about it.
If you needed a root to this version, then here's the root guide.

source: androidromupdate.com

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I9300XXELLA Fix Exynos Memory Bug Exploit for Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 Launched

If you are one among Samsung Galaxy S3 users that were familiar and heard about the Exynos Memory Bug that has been reported a while ago affecting Galaxy S3 devices, then you must probably aware on how to fix it. Samsung already responded about this issue, and now they already launch a new software update for Samsung Galaxy S3. This might be also release soon to all Exynos based devices such as Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note and etc.

The problem actually occurs due to the fact that Samsung wanted the camera and maybe other unknown bundled applications to directly access the memory. What the Samsung developers did here is, instead of writing code to properly control access for this functionality, they gave everyone permission to read and write data to the file. This particular mistake invalidates almost every security function ever present in the Android platform. It would enable anyone to possibly access sensitive data like passwords and even credit card information which are stored in the physical memory. What’s more, it even allows kernel code injection, so that anyone with evil intentions could design an app to take advantage of this and control the device in a manner which is completely transparent even to the kernel. This could be dangerous and even fatal for the security of such devices, unless a fix is released soon. 

The software update now rolls out initially available in United Kingdom with firmware build I9300XXELLA. This update reportedly targets to fix the said Exynos Bug problem. Other countries might probably follow soon. Galaxy S3 users, can get this update via Samsung Kies or OTA (over the air) method. You can also mnaully install using the I9300XXELLA stock ROM and flash it thru Odin, here at androidromupdate.com.

Thus,  users who installed any custom ROMs can now also update to this build to avoid risk of any data exploit of such devices.

sources: Devworkx, XDA-Developers

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