ModeDetect USBID Detector

Introduction:
Sometimes a device's screen can be deceiving. black-screen, white-screen, -Phone--/!\--PC. All of these can be a download mode. Sometimes a black screen brick can actually be in a rare S5PC110 development mode where you can use UnBrickable Mod without a hardware modification. ModeDetect for Linux. It will work on any Linux based OS with Java installed.

instructions:

1. Install Linux on your computer. Install Ubuntu if you don't have Linux.
2. Ensure you have the latest version of Java.
3. Download and run the detector here: http://code.google.com/p/hummingbird...downloads/list.

Simply remove the battery, plug in USB and insert the battery
Try again while holding Vol+ and Vol-
Try using a 301Kohm Jig in the USB slot with the battery inserted then plug in the USB cable.

Results:
All you need to do is run it, and plug in your questionable device. If it shows anything besides the image below, then you're not bricked.

If it will only show the image above, then you can apply UnBrickable Mod, or JTAG to your device to recover it.


If it shows this, regardless of what's on your screen, you're in download mode:


If it shows this, regardless of what's on your screen, you can use UnBrickable Mod to recover it.



Currently the supported modes are:
S5PC110 (UnBrickable Mod)
Download Mode
Samsung Kies mode
Media Player mode
Mass Storage device
ADB debug mode
Samsung GMO Modem
Fastboot mode


Conclusion:
I hope this helps someone. Mode Detector is a simple app which looks at the lsusb device IDs and gives a nice GUI front-end for interpenetration of the results. This app should be the last thing you play with before you decide to open it, or send it in for repair.

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UnBrickable Mod has taken a life of its own on Hummingbird processors. I am no longer the sole developer working on new devices, which means we need more processor options. Its time now to tackle UnBrickable Mod on Exynos4120. Thank you for chosing me to win the XDA-Developers Phone of the year. I couldn't have done it without you XDA developers!

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Chevrolet Sonic audio

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New Navigation updated with Google Maps

Google Maps has received a minor update bringing along a simplified menu UI when using Navigation. Gone is the standard ICS menu button. In its place is a menu launcher build directly into the Navigation UI. When accessed menu items are now displayed in a grid along with graphics as opposed to the list format of the previous release. The new look harkens back to pre-ICS versions of Google Maps. The larger buttons and visual elements should make for easier access to Navigation features while driving (not that we should be playing with our phones while driving in the first place). Head over to Google Play to update to the latest version now.

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PIONEER AVIC Z2 NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Pioneer AVIC-Z2X is the ultimate in HDD navigation and multimedia. Pioneer’s AVIC-Z2X is a double-DIN all-in-one system that is equipped with a 30GB HDD to deliver information, entertainment, and convenience on the road.

With the Pioneer AVIC Z2′s ultra-fast processing and the enormous Tele Atlas database offering 12 million points of interest, getting where you need to be has never been so easy. And with a built-in HDD music library, DVD playback on the large 7-inch display is easy, and iPod direct control expansion is only an adapter away.

Pioneer AVIC-Z2 ensures that you’ll be entertained every second on the road.
Point Addressing
3D Landmark Icons and Updated POI Icons
Traffic Icons and Traffic Flow Lanes
Bluetooth Voice Operation
The Pioneer AVIC-Z2X navigation receiver package combines the AVIC-Z2 DVD/navigation receiver with Pioneer’s ND-BC2 rear view camera and the ND-BT1 Bluetooth adapter. You’ll enjoy music, movies, and in-dash navigation, with the added convenience of hands-free calling and the safety bonus of a rear-view camera.
Pioneer AVIC Z2 Key Features:
In-dash DVD player/navigation system with built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
fits double-sized dash openings (a perfect fit for vehicles with double-sized, 4″ tall dash openings)
motorized 7″ video screen with touch-panel controls
turn-by-turn map and voice guidance
built-in 30GB HDD performs all navigation functions
stores up to 10GB of music files
voice command capability; microphone included
text-to-speech technology announces the names of most roads
smart routing algorithm takes data such as posted speed limits and number of turns into account to suggest the most efficient route possible
learning capability: remembers frequently traveled roads and suggests familiar routes
Pioneer AVIC Z2 plays DVDs, DVD+-R/RWS, CDs, CD-R/RWs, and MP3/WMA files
antenna included
nearly 12 million points of interest
Roadside Assistance display
64MB internal memory
3-band parametric EQ
18 FM/6 AM presets
XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio-ready
compatible with Pioneer’s iPod interface adapter, Bluetooth adapter, and DVD/CD changer
audio/video input
rear-view camera input
front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
3-zone capable
Supertuner IIID AM/FM tuner

Pioneer AVIC Z2X – navigation system with DVD player, LCD monitor, digital player and radio

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FOUR TIPS TO IMPROVE THE SOUND PRODUCTIVITY OF YOUR SPEAKERS

You can buy the best speakers there ever is in the market but the location of the speakers play an important role in excellent sound production. There are other factors that play an important role in making your speakers sound their best although they might seem small and are mostly ignored by people but that is why they end up compromising on less when their speakers are capable of playing a lot better. A few simple tips I believe can make a lot of difference in improving your speaker’s productivity. It also depends on which environment you have your speakers installed as the factors for better sound production in cars is different than homes. Further I will advice few important tips to make your sound system’s productivity better in a car environment.

As an environment of a car and surroundings are smaller therefore the speakers made for cars are built in such a way to deliver maximum sound with taking less space in your trunk or interior. The speakers these days come in sizes and shapes that are easily adjustable and fitted in your car that do not affect the sound productivity. So basically the size and shape of the speakers you have purchased or installed in your car matters a lot as every different shape or size has its own quality.

The same way the commotion and unwanted noises can affect the performance of the speakers and subwoofers. Some of the other major factors that help in bringing out the maximum potential of your speakers being played in the car are:

Dynamat Kit: These products are used for lessening the noises of the road. These products especially Dynamat is designed for subwoofer vibration controlling and not just that but this product controls the excessive and unwanted noises of the running engine, wind gushes and tire’s sound to maximize the sound of the speakers, subwoofers and other equipment you have installed for playing your tracks.

Bass Blockers: A subwoofer is purely made for bass production but all of the speakers in high volume create an irritating and non-accurate bass that just spoils the fun. Bass blockers simply block those noises giving the entire control of bass production to the subwoofers that are installed in your trunk this way every speaker and woofer gets to do their job and the sound quality is fabulous.

Foam Baffles: The foam installed between your speakers and body car is to firstly stop the irritating noises that will be produced while your speakers are thumping and banging against the car body and making unwanted sound. The second role it plays is to keep dirt and other dust particles away from your speakers making them durable and adding a couple of more years to their life.

Equalizing  Path Lengths: The location of each speaker and their distance from each other is vital for excellent sound production. The surround system in this case can be taken as an example where the speakers, rear and front, play a significant part in bringing out the sound production that has to be expected by a branded speaker system. The kick-panels installed in the trunk of your car should at least have 5′ difference from each other and so on.

A few basic tips like these can really get the most out of your stereo system. You can get more on this from websites or a professional that can really help you out in installing your speakers with the tips and tricks that will let you enjoy your car audio system to the fullest.

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