Fixing Rotation (Proximity Sensors) After Downgrading from Android O Dev Preview - Nexus 6P General

Just tried a downgrade from the Android O Developer Preview (2), to 7.1.2 official Google images. Everything seemed to be going swimmingly, so I immediately rooted, and flashed Resurrection Remix 7.1.2.
What I did not count on was auto-rotation not working, and receiving no read on my proximity sensors at all. Thinking this was a ROM issue, I posted to the official ROM thread. Luckily, two users immediately responded telling me this was a known issue after downgrading from O, so I want to post it here in case anyone searches for it, hopefully the solution is easier to find.
Solution: Flash Official Google stock image of 7.1.2, check to see if rotation is working (it probably won't if yours wasn't previously). So now perform a Factory Reset (Settings->Backup & Reset->Factory Reset), some people have apparently needed to reset twice for the effect, but then your rotation/proximity should be fixed! Now you can return to doing whatever you wish with your 6P! Hopefully this will help anyone in need
Solution 2: After downgrading to the 7.x stock image, lock your bootloader. (Be sure to backup your internal!) Once you've locked it, boot up the device and unlock the bootloader again.
Solution 2.1: After you've locked the bootloader using Solution 2, boot up the device and perform a factory reset. Once that is done, boot up the device again before unlocking the bootloader again. Then continue on your Android journey!
Huge thanks to everyone sharing solutions and information on this thread!

I Had same issue and I was forced to go back to DP2, but now I'll try. Thanks for sharing solution

adam_pl said:
I Had same issue and I was forced to go back to DP2, but now I'll try. Thanks for sharing solution
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No problem! Hope it was the issue and is resolved soon keep me updated on the thread!

Had the same Problem. after reseting same issue.
But no problem because Google send me a refurbished Phone.
Looks brand new. Battery seems to be ok.

Does this erase sdcard?

MidnightDevil said:
Does this erase sdcard?
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If you use WugFresh's root tool, flashing the stock images + unroot will wipe sdcard, however there is a "No wipe mode", but I've never tried it so I couldn't say what it involves/how it works.
The factory data reset(s) will not wipe sdcard, though you probably know that already, just including it in case you don't
Any other questions I'd be happy to answer the best I can

Williquah said:
If you use WugFresh's root tool, flashing the stock images + unroot will wipe sdcard, however there is a "No wipe mode", but I've never tried it so I couldn't say what it involves/how it works.
The factory data reset(s) will not wipe sdcard, though you probably know that already, just including it in case you don't
Any other questions I'd be happy to answer the best I can
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I meant going through Settings - Fabric Reset?
I'd assume so.

MidnightDevil said:
I meant going through Settings - Fabric Reset?
I'd assume so.
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Not sure what a Fabric Reset would do, but factory data reset just wipes Data, Dalvik and Cache, not the sdcard.
I guess you're f**** with me though since I can't imagine someone with you're knowledge and "thanks" doesn't know what a factory data reset is lol.
Anyway, Fabric Reset needs to be an option

I found another solution on the 5X forums. After downgrading to N you need to lock and then unlock your bootloader again (wipes internal storage obviously). Worked for me. Clean install by itself didn't do anything to help.

jamaniek said:
I found another solution on the 5X forums. After downgrading to N you need to lock and then unlock your bootloader again (wipes internal storage obviously). Worked for me. Clean install by itself didn't do anything to help.
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Thanks a lot for posting that here, glad it worked for you, and I'm sure it'll help someone

that is really weird, i had to lock/unlock my bootloader to fix it :|

Williquah said:
Not sure what a Fabric Reset would do, but factory data reset just wipes Data, Dalvik and Cache, not the sdcard.
I guess you're f**** with me though since I can't imagine someone with you're knowledge and "thanks" doesn't know what a factory data reset is lol.
Anyway, Fabric Reset needs to be an option
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Hum... envy much?
I didn't ask what was a factory reset, I asked if it also wiped internal.
But I guess some people just enjoy being pathetic

MidnightDevil said:
Hum... envy much?
I didn't ask what was a factory reset, I asked if it also wiped internal.
But I guess some people just enjoy being pathetic
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For real man? First thing I did for you was answer that question, "The factory data reset(s) will not wipe sdcard" look back in the thread.
I certainly don't enjoy being pathetic, and wouldn't say I was. You typed "Fabric Reset" so I thought you were messing around since I answered you earlier.. I appologize for the confusion man, the factory reset (going through Settings-Backup & Reset-Factory Data Reset) wipes the Data, Dalvik, and Cache, your internal will be completely preserved during a factory reset. However, your apps and app data will be wiped sorry again if I came off ignorant I just misunderstood you :good:

AL_IRAQI said:
that is really weird, i had to lock/unlock my bootloader to fix it :|
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Definitely weird, did you try the factory reset before that with no success? I was thinking that locking/unlocking the bootloader probably does something similar to a factory reset since it wipes the device.

Williquah said:
For real man? First thing I did for you was answer that question, "The factory data reset(s) will not wipe sdcard" look back in the thread.
I certainly don't enjoy being pathetic, and wouldn't say I was. You typed "Fabric Reset" so I thought you were messing around since I answered you earlier.. I appologize for the confusion man, the factory reset (going through Settings-Backup & Reset-Factory Data Reset) wipes the Data, Dalvik, and Cache, your internal will be completely reserved through a factory reset, your apps and app data will be wiped sorry again if I came off ignorant I just misunderstood you :good:
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Answering the question would be enough and I'd thank you, your thanks observation was just... useless and provocative.

Williquah said:
Definitely weird, did you try the factory reset before that with no success? I was thinking that locking/unlocking the bootloader probably does something similar to a factory reset since it wipes the device.
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I did factory reset more than once, but it didn't work

Worked for me. Thx.
Flashed latest factory image.
Relocked the BL
Booted up and performed a factory reset
Booted up again than back to the BL
Unlocked the BL
Added files
Flashed TWRP than flashed Rom of choice.
All good. Thx again!

MidnightDevil said:
Answering the question would be enough and I'd thank you, your thanks observation was just... useless and provocative.
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I did answer the damn question, it was the first thing i did, but you decided to ignore it for some reason, and continue to ask the same question I had just answered, but with a typo, and a half sentence.
So my thanks observation was supposed to be a complement, I was trying to not insult your intelligence by either, answering a question I already answered, or answer a question you already knew. I was being sensitive.
Obviously us writing to each other completely lacks any form of human expression and tone, but try to actually read and understand before discrediting and insulting someone, especially while they're trying to help you.

AL_IRAQI said:
I did factory reset more than once, but it didn't work
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Very interesting.. I'd love to find out how this works. Thanks for sharing your experience, but mostly I'm happy you were able to find a solution I will add the bootloader solution to the OP!

jaxenroth said:
Worked for me. Thx.
Flashed latest factory image.
Relocked the BL
Booted up and performed a factory reset
Booted up again than back to the BL
Unlocked the BL
Added files
Flashed TWRP than flashed Rom of choice.
All good. Thx again!
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No problem, thank you for sharing the process that fixed it for you!
So glad you were able to fix it! :victory:

Related

stock recovery password

Just ran into a problem with enterring stock recovery and it asking for a password. I was trying to do a factory reset, and was not able to boot the phone.
Was trying to go back to stock and reroot to try and solve a problem, and ran into this error. Solution was to get into download mode again, rerun the "return to stock" software, and then reroot and install a custom kernel, and then do a factory reset.
I'm not exactly sure what caused the issue, and I think if I ever decide to do this again, I will factory reset first, then flash the "return to stock" software.
It was very odd, and I'm glad I was able to get around it and get my phone working again.
Um, ok... so whats the point of this?
I think, but I'm not sure, the point may be that I need to add an extra item to my return-to-stock documentation - if you're running device encryption, you need to wipe BEFORE returning to stock.
I think it's silly that stock recovery won't let you wipe without a password though, since usually wiping is the desired end result of a security error.
Red5 said:
Um, ok... so whats the point of this?
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this is good for people who need to search for this issue...assuming they search lol
Entropy512 said:
I think, but I'm not sure, the point may be that I need to add an extra item to my return-to-stock documentation - if you're running device encryption, you need to wipe BEFORE returning to stock.
I think it's silly that stock recovery won't let you wipe without a password though, since usually wiping is the desired end result of a security error.
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I had a pattern code set. There would be no way to enter that into a keyboard, so I'm not sure what password the software would want me to enter. A quick search on here showed someone kept re-entering the wrong password and it would eventually wipe the phone anyway.
I guess any type of password should be turned off before attempting to return to stock.
Red5 said:
Um, ok... so whats the point of this?
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Umm, Ok...This is the general section, where all topics regarding the phone that aren't related to development, apps, or themes go. Shouldn't this be the proper place to discuss this?
harlenm said:
Umm, Ok...This is the general section, where all topics regarding the phone that aren't related to development, apps, or themes go. Shouldn't this be the proper place to discuss this?
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I didnt know anything needed to be discussed after reading your OP. You had an issue and you got around your issue. If it is something that needs to be documented in the return-to-stock package, it could have been brought up in that thread.

[Q] (Help needed)

Hi Gurus,
As I am not allowed to post in the original thread, thus I am asking my question here.
this is the actual thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742493&page=8
I am using stock Samsung ICS firmware (DXLP9) beforehand, rooted using CF root. Yesterday I tried this rom and encountered some issues.
1) After flashing this ROM, i didn't do a wipe (i guess there is no need to as per the title)
2) I notice only applications installed on phone memory will appears on the desktop, I mean on the "Downloaded App" tab itself. Apps installed on SD card will not be shown. Why is this so? Did I miss out something?
3) the Music app will FC when selecting the "End" options to close this program
I have reverted back to my original settings.
Could someone help me? thanks
Even a noob who flashed multiple times would know, it is crying for a wipe.
Haha yes do a factory reset and try again.
atifsh said:
Even a noob who flashed multiple times would know, it is crying for a wipe.
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-Grift- said:
Haha yes do a factory reset and try again.
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i am really a noob cos I flashed only once. you know, it can be very confusing and 'life threatening' for noob like me as some ROM requires flashing of kernel while some don't need, I have been reading till i give up. then there is this bootloader thing. Frankly speaking i also don't know what's the version of bootloader my set is using.
So for all ROMs I installed, I will do a wipe (factory reset, wipe davik cache etc). Is that correct?
thanks
YES

Help, after flashing cm9.1 > bootlooped

Can anyone help? I'm confused what happened. I did everything i followed. Maybe i missed out something. Can someone kindly tell me?
mraiko said:
Can anyone help? I'm confused what happened. I did everything i followed. Maybe i missed out something. Can someone kindly tell me?
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And what exactly You did ?
Did You wiped data/cache/dalvik/batt stat ?
Wiped cache after flashing ?
Have You tried re-flashing ? Flashing different ROM or kernel ?
Rooted > flashed cwm 5.5 via odin > flash cm 9.1 > bootlooped
Thus i went to wipe cache/dalvik already. Must i wipe all user data? Will i lose everything in my phone? If yes i already backed up on my titanium backup before. Also did a nandroid backup before too. No i didn't try reflashing. I came from stock rom was running on android 4.0.3
mraiko said:
Rooted > flashed cwm 5.5 via odin > flash cm 9.1 > bootlooped
Thus i went to wipe cache/dalvik already. Must i wipe all user data? Will i lose everything in my phone? If yes i already backed up on my titanium backup before. Also did a nandroid backup before too. No i didn't try reflashing. I came from stock rom was running on android 4.0.3
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You need to do a wipe data/factory reset in cwm. Its advised over and over and over and over and over again in just about every single rom topic. I honestly do not understand why so many n00bs fail to understand.
TheATHEiST said:
You need to do a wipe data/factory reset in cwm. Its advised over and over and over and over and over again in just about every single rom topic. I honestly do not understand why so many n00bs fail to understand.
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They are noobs ? Mayby that's why...
They are like children, you just have to be patient and keep telling them over and over again do a full wipe
Or just ignore them, and let them stick the hand into the flame. They will learn this way or the other
tomtro74 said:
They are noobs ? Mayby that's why...
They are like children, you just have to be patient and keep telling them over and over again do a full wipe
Or just ignore them, and let them stick the hand into the flame. They will learn this way or the other
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TheATHEiST said:
You need to do a wipe data/factory reset in cwm. Its advised over and over and over and over and over again in just about every single rom topic. I honestly do not understand why so many n00bs fail to understand.
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Well because wiping every user data scares me? I'm afraid it actually removes my backup too.
Anyway, i followed what you guys suggested and yes i'm done. Yup i do admit my noobiness.
Thanks either way!
mraiko said:
Well because wiping every user data scares me? I'm afraid it actually removes my backup too.
Anyway, i followed what you guys suggested and yes i'm done. Yup i do admit my noobiness.
Thanks either way!
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Well at least You are honest and humble
We all have been noobs. You will grow up too

Decipher logcat

I can't seem to add my Google account back to my phone. I was having play Store issues, and one of the suggestions I read online was to remove my Google account and add it back again. I did that, but adding it back, I wasn't able to do so. The screen just went back to the settings page under accounts. I I took a logcat and I have posted it here. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
Ok, I restored my previous backup and it solved that issue. However, I still cannot connect to the Play Store. The above logcat has the same details. Any help please?
It has been 3 days guys. Is no one able to decipher my logcat to help me out??
Apparently not.
I'm no logcat expert by any means, but looking over it it's possible your dalvik is full; wipe it and see.
In fact, what I would do is first delete your Google account, wipe dalvik, then re enter your information. There's no reason you should be having trouble regarding the play store - unless you're using a modded version that's outdated. If you keep getting errors just dirty flash your rom.
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If you keep getting errors, do a factory reset and reflash your rom without wiping data.
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I can't speak for Steve, but I think what he means here is "reflash your rom without doing a wipe data/factory reset." Or am I missing the point? Steve?
creepyncrawly said:
I can't speak for Steve, but I think what he means here is "reflash your rom without doing a wipe data/factory reset." Or am I missing the point? Steve?
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Yes, that's right - I misspoke; I meant to say "dirty flash" the rom. Hopefully azeem noticed that too!
Thank you.
Thanks for the help guys. However, I found another ROM that I really like and decided to use it as my daily driver, however, I did solve that problem thanks to SteveMurphy. Thanks a lot man. I have another problem, but I will make a new thread about it. It is about my data.

What to do when you are internally and externally corrupted??

Hi Everyone
One of the senior contributors on here has been helping me via pm but I don’t want to keep bothering him and it would probably help to open up this issue anyway.
In essence, I’ve been unable to flash a variety of ROMS suggested by my friend on my 5380i (CM7, Extremesis etc).
Although the ROMs themselves are fine (checked MD5 etc), they have been mainly failing with abort message status 7. I finally got the Extremesis to install properly but then the phone got stuck at the first Samsung Galaxy screen.
I’ve had no probs restoring to stock with Odin but then keep repeating the problem when I try to flash.
Throughout the recovery process I’ve noticed various error messages when trying to wipe data, format system etc. One is when attempting wipe data from CWM. I get E format _volume rfs format failed on /dev / Stl.11 and similar with wipe cache but Stl.10 instead.
I’ve done some research and understand that this could be due to a corrupted internal card. Can anyone confirm this with a possible solution for my model?
II also get another one when wiping the dalvik cache in CWM. It says "Unknown volume for path sd-ext" I guess that must be linked to external sd. I've reformatted this many times so don't know what else that could relate to.
Either way it seems that I am “corrupted” internally as well as externally.
I’d really be delighted to hear from anyone who ever got any ROM to work on this damn model.
Many thanks Simon
Flash multiformater and there select rfs and then clear data and cache and then mount system and flash extremiss rom or any stock based custom roms..if u want to flash cm roms then u have to also flash cm7 kernel and and make system to ext4 thru multiformater and then flash any cm7 rom
amolgosavi said:
Flash multiformater and there select rfs and then clear data and cache and then mount system and flash extremiss rom or any stock based custom roms..if u want to flash cm roms then u have to also flash cm7 kernel and and make system to ext4 thru multiformater and then flash any cm7 rom
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Hi again
Think I've tried most of those things without success. I'll try the multiformatter as suggested then see how I go.
Not at all optimistic as been here before many times!
Simon Sudbury said:
Hi again
Think I've tried most of those things without success. I'll try the multiformatter as suggested then see how I go.
Not at all optimistic as been here before many times!
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Tried Extremesis again but phone still freezes on Samsung Galaxy opening screen!!
This is what I did:
1. Used multiformatter to set RFS and clear data and cache.
2. Used CWM to wipe data/factory reset.
3. Used CWM to wipe cache.
4. Wipe dalvik cache.
5. Mount system.
6. Format data, system and cache.
7. Installed Extremesis from zip.
I haven't tried CM7 as that involves the extra steps of cm kernel and mutiformatter to set to ext 4.
During this process I did note two error messages. First when wiping dalvik cache-unknown volume for path sd-ext and then when booting into CWM-Can't mount cache /recovery /latest log
Really confused and frustrated now.
Simon Sudbury said:
Tried Extremesis again but phone still freezes on Samsung Galaxy opening screen!!
This is what I did:
1. Used multiformatter to set RFS and clear data and cache.
2. Used CWM to wipe data/factory reset.
3. Used CWM to wipe cache.
4. Wipe dalvik cache.
5. Mount system.
6. Format data, system and cache.
7. Installed Extremesis from zip.
I haven't tried CM7 as that involves the extra steps of cm kernel and mutiformatter to set to ext 4.
During this process I did note two error messages. First when wiping dalvik cache-unknown volume for path sd-ext and then when booting into CWM-Can't mount cache /recovery /latest log
Really confused and frustrated now.
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Further update
Tried flashing CM7 (kernel and multiformatter to set to ext4) but process aborting with status 7 error yet again.
Simon Sudbury said:
Further update
Tried flashing CM7 (kernel and multiformatter to set to ext4) but process aborting with status 7 error yet again.
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Time to give up I guess.
Simon Sudbury said:
Time to give up I guess.
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No help again. Zilch in fact. What a waste of time this forum is. It's like people are just making it up as they go along.
Simon Sudbury said:
No help again. Zilch in fact. What a waste of time this forum is. It's like people are just making it up as they go along.
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How about, use odin and flash stock rom. Use all 5 files (pit file, pda, modem, csc boot)
After restars phone into recovery. Format system, data and cache. Mount everything, flash rom(redownload it just incase).
Stop complaining, theyre are over 100 android forums which you can ask for help, and this phone is just under 4 years old, every single problem has been encountered from atleast one of us, so it is somewhere in this forum, so look harder. Nobody gives a sh*t about this phone anymore and rightfully so.
Envy-X said:
How about, use odin and flash stock rom. Use all 5 files (pit file, pda, modem, csc boot)
After restars phone into recovery. Format system, data and cache. Mount everything, flash rom(redownload it just incase).
Stop complaining, theyre are over 100 android forums which you can ask for help, and this phone is just under 4 years old, every single problem has been encountered from atleast one of us, so it is somewhere in this forum, so look harder. Nobody gives a sh*t about this phone anymore and rightfully so.
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I'm sure nobody gives a sh***t, aside from my good lady wife, who kindly bought it for me. I know it's ancient history, but doyouknowot? it's still being sold in stores so has a certain currency, so to speak.
I know there are millions of android forums and I've spent the best part of two weeks combing thru them!!!!
I've also been liaising with my Indian friend who hasn't been able to assist, despite being more affable and articulate than you (not difficult!).
I don't really have a problem restoring with Odin. The errors and freezes occur when trying to install Extremesis and CM7, 9, 10,11...............
Having said that, there may be an issue as I'm only using PDA the version of Odin I've been using, and although that gets me back to stock it may contribute to the subsequent errors when trying to install the ROM. I'll try the multiple files when restoring to stock but not confident.
I think you need to go back to your comics son.
Simon Sudbury said:
I'm sure nobody gives a sh***t, aside from my good lady wife, who kindly bought it for me. I know it's ancient history, but doyouknowot? it's still being sold in stores so has a certain currency, so to speak.
I know there are millions of android forums and I've spent the best part of two weeks combing thru them!!!!
I've also been liaising with my Indian friend who hasn't been able to assist, despite being more affable and articulate than you (not difficult!).
I don't really have a problem restoring with Odin. The errors and freezes occur when trying to install Extremesis and CM7, 9, 10,11...............
Having said that, there may be an issue as I'm only using PDA the version of Odin I've been using, and although that gets me back to stock it may contribute to the subsequent errors when trying to install the ROM. I'll try the multiple files when restoring to stock but not confident.
I think you need to go back to your comics son.
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Sure. Good luck getting help fag.
Envy-X said:
Sure. Good luck getting help fag.
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How old are u. No let me guess, somewhere between 12-13.
If you spent more time with your homework than the Dandy and Beano, then you might sound a bit more coherent (long word for you I guess).
Simon Sudbury said:
How old are u. No let me guess, somewhere between 12-13.
If you spent more time with your homework than the Dandy and Beano, then you might sound a bit more coherent (long word for you I guess).
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Good one old man, im 17 with already more qualifications then you. Good luck with your phone.
Envy-X said:
Good one old man, im 17 with already more qualifications then you. Good luck with your phone.
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If you had a brain instead of a lettuce you'd be dangerous boy.
Also have to say that "Dorby" is a ****hole and makes Mumbai seem like Las Vegas:laugh:
Simon Sudbury said:
If you had a brain instead of a lettuce you'd be dangerous boy.
Also have to say that "Dorby" is a ****hole and makes Mumbai seem like Las Vegas:laugh:
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Holy sh*t, that's a terrible comeback. Seriously not gonna waste my time on you. Have fun throwing your phone into the bin.
Envy-X said:
Holy sh*t, that's a terrible comeback. Seriously not gonna waste my time on you. Have fun throwing your phone into the bin.
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Hi Boy
Thought you'd like to know that I installed Cryinghshame 7 on my phone and what an enormous anti climax it was
Couldn't have been you who contributed to the code could it? Nah, you can't read or write can you:victory:
Simon Sudbury said:
Hi Boy
Thought you'd like to know that I installed Cryinghshame 7 on my phone and what an enormous anti climax it was
Couldn't have been you who contributed to the code could it? Nah, you can't read or write can you:victory:
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Good logic, its not like i havent been reading and replying for the last 10 or so posts.
And are you sure you flashed 2.3.7? Or do you think its 4.2.2? Shall i tell you how to "activate" it?
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Good logic, its not like i havent been reading and replying for the last 10 or so posts.
And are you sure you flashed 2.3.7? Or do you think its 4.2.2? Shall i tell you how to "activate" it?
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Says 2.3.7 Android and kernel as 2.6.35.7 .
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Says 2.3.7 Android and kernel as 2.6.35.7 .
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Shut up You retard.
I've just done a demolition job on you in the other thread so don't want to waste any more time here.
However I am curious why they tolerate imbeciles on here
Simon Sudbury said:
I've just done a demolition job on you in the other thread so don't want to waste any more time here.
However I am curious why they tolerate imbeciles on here
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Lol you call that a demolition job ? Loooool you really are retarded [emoji23]

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