Digital Life of a Mangyan Coder
Unlocked ZTE MF60
Apr 28th
I was finally able to unlock my ZTE MF60 mobile router using dc-unlocker.
Unlock ZTE MF60 from Globe
Feb 26th
I’ve been trying to find a way to unlock my ZTE MF60 Modem from Globe Telco and up to now I am still unable to find one. I already tried DC-Unlocker to no avail. Recently, I tried one from www.foneszone.co.uk but it is still unable to unlock the device currently. Here’s what I got from Fones Zone:
I really would like to have this modem unlocked so that I can use it on other Telco’s internet service. Now I am stucked with Globe’s poor internet connection service.
If you know of a way (paid or free), to unlock this device, kindly post a feedback.
Thanks!
Galaxy S II with locked bootloader
Feb 8th
Recently got an almost new Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100) and all the perks that comes with it. However, I noticed that this phone was shipped with a locked bootloader. I am trying to find a way to flash an unlocked bootloader with no chance of bricking the phone.
So far I am loving the stock ROM. However, I need to apply some minor tweaks as well as do NAND backup and I won’t be able to do it until I install a new recovery image. I already downloaded CWM ROM Manager and was able to flash recory using the application. But when I tried booting into recovery, I am getting the default Android recovery screen (Android Recovery <3e>) and there is no option to toggle package signature verfication off. This makes flashing custom ROM or other packages impossible because it checks for file signature.
I am contemplating of following the instructions provided here from XDA Developers Forum.
I will delay doing it for now. I guess it would pay to do some homework first to minimize the changes of bricking this a*s-kicking phone.
Android Device Update
Jan 27th
I just flashed a new kernel on my crespo device. This time, it’s the GLaDOS 2.9 with CFS scheduler. So far it is working great with Bamtau Mod version 4. NSTools also works like a charm. CPU has minimum frequency of 100MHz and a maximum frequency of 1400MHz. This is, so far, the most stable ICS rom that I’ve tried on my Nexus S. Although other ROMs may perform better in Quadrant Standard, I am still happy with its score of 2289 at full benchmark with no overclocking.
If you want to check out Bamtau MOD, you can visit their new site at www.bamtaumod.com. There is also a link to where you can get the GLaDOS kernel in xda-developer website.
It’s Stargate SG-1 Once More
Jan 23rd
It’s good to see familiar characters once more. The adventures of Col. Jack O’Neil, Dr. Daniel Jackson, Capt. Samantha Carter and Teal’c continues.
It’s been a while and my collection of SG-1 disks are gathering dust in my rack.
And the team heads out…
First Post using iOS Device
Jan 8th
Finally got a chance to use an iOS device to write a blog post. The user experience of wordpress for iPhone is pretty impressive. It’s fast, intuitive and easy to use. I thought I’m gonna have some problem with the small 3.5″ screen, but to my surprise, the on-screen keyboard is easier to use than on the keyboard of a 4″ Android phone.
So far I am enjoying my new iDevice. Let’s see how this post would look like on a desktop web browser.
Back to Drew Garen’s ROM
Dec 20th
After running MIUI ICS (developer release) on my Nexus S, it is inevitable that I go back to Drew Garen’s ROM. After I fixed the superuser problem, the market seems to be having some problem downloading items. I’ve tried doing the Fix Permissons, clearing cache and the likes, the market still cannot download anything.
I’m currently running DB ICY V3 and so far it’s smooth and never experience any problem. No random reboots and very minimal FCs. It scored very low on Quadrant, though, but it’s barely noticeable. ROM is running smoothly. Camera and effects are working and no more lags on video playing.
Now downloading the deodexed, zipaligned version of V3 from Drew Garen’s website.
MIUI 4.0.1 Superuser Problem
Dec 18th
Hit a little snag after installing MIUI for Nexus S – Android 4.01. Superuser seems to be not functioning properly. It’s a good thing friends at XDA Developers had some working SU binary for ICS. I flashed it and I gained root again (getting prompt for SU when apps requires one). I am not sure if the su issue is related to the installed LBE Privacy guard or something. But I got working root now. 
If you encountered the same, visit XDA forum here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1397502
DrewGaren’s ROM or MIUI ICS
Dec 18th
It’s been MIUI on my Nexus S while I am on Gingerbread and when ICS came, it’s Drew’s ROM that got first on my phone. It’s been a while before MIUI was able to provide a ROM using ICS. Now I am checking MIUI Android 4.0.1, released today, and see if it is any better that what I got from Drew.
Few things that I am looking for a custom ICS ROM are:
- Video play lag issue fixed
- Media volume fixed
- Camera effects
- No random reboots, or at least very minimal
Drew’s latest ROM is almost rock solid and smooth. However, there are instances where I get random reboot and also, the media volume is not working as expected. Apparently, it is a problem for all, not only on Drew’s ROM. Video play is also lagging (I think it is related to hardware decoding). Using a player with software decoding solves the problem.
You can check Drew Garen’s ROMs here: www.drewgaren.com, and MIUI ROMs here: www.miui.com – this is a chinese website. www.miui.us is the english site dedicated form MIUI ROM releases.
Globe Superstick Speed Test
Dec 9th
Here’s one of the speedtests that I ran with Globe SuperStick:
Waaay below my subscription of 5 – 7 Mbps. 
