yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Themes] aju8483:
Hey all.... Question here I am trying to change the framework-res to get a custom background on the lockscreen (Droid X running the ROM apex 1.4.1)... I can download and decompile the xml through apk manager but has anyone ever successfully modded / hacked their lockscreen? I know some roms have custom lockscreens and sliders but its usually the ERI banner and updated sliders's .png files respectively rather than the lockscreen's xml itself I think. Any Input on this? Here is a link I found where someone did this with another phone: See dcore88's post below:

forum.samdroid.net/f57/change-lockscreen-background-framework-res-apk-4499/index2.html

Has anyone ever done this with their DX and if so HOW??

PS.( I KNOW widgetlocker does this... I do not like widgetlocker and don't want to use an external program as its for a theme so please don't post this as the answer :D.

Thanks in advance guys!
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheToiletSpaula:
Hey Everyone,

Prior to trying my hand at rooting, unbranding, and doing all the stuff involving s-off and...you know...I had a stock bell desire z which was unlocked to use other networks however I couldn't use locations which was a big thing for me so I sought out to see how I could.

I ended up rooting my phone using this guide:

http://androidforums.com/desire-z-a...locking-your-bell-desire-z-newb-friendly.html

It went pretty well and I did end up rooting the phone, but then I decided to download a worldwide stock rom which was safe so I could get the locations to work and it does work.

However, now I am at the point where I would like to try the custom ROMS like Virtuous and Gingervillain, and also get into overclocking down the road. Anyone recommend one or the other?

Also, when I was backing up my current ROM (worldwide one) using clockworkmod 3.0xxx before I try Virtuous, after the reboot that the backup option does; I get to a black screen with a phone and a red triange, with an exclamation mark on the inside.

What does this mean?

Any small tips and advice are appreciated, but I am also reading around too!

Thanks in advance dudes.

OH SHOOT! Silly me!

I know why the red triangle/exclamation mark thing happened...i forgot to flash clockworkmod on my new ROM.

still need advice though!
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradley_e_smith:
My only advice is to make sure that you have multiple backups, and then copy those backups to a computer. Also a micro sdcard reader is a nice thing to have. In downloading/flashing ROMS,. I messed up my sdcard, but I had a copy of it, so all was good.

Just my 2cents.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheToiletSpaula:
i can transfer the whole backup folder onto my desktop right right? i mean the folder that is in the clockworkmod>backup>date:time (backup) <-this folder, and just replace it back in the backup folder when I need to flash that again?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradley_e_smith:
That is what I have done, along with my sdcard/download directory to keep a copy of downloaded ROMS from the web as well. My only issue is that I am waiting for my 32gig sd card.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jeepmanct:
Hi all,

Im new to android, have an HTC Inspire (obviously). Wanted to learn how to root and install a ROM on my device to try something different. Looked around the forum and I'm still a little confused. Is there a simple step by step "Download these apps, do this do that" detailing what special software I may need, what to use to back up by stock setup, etc that anyone can point me to? I see some stuff leading me to Desire, assuming thats the counterpart to the inspire? Same processes, etc?

Thanks for helping a newb :)

Adam

HTC Inspire 4G ATT
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
As far as backing up your stock, the only thing you can really save is your contacts. Everything else is going to get wiped.

You can always go back to stock but its hard to back up most things with out root access.

This will take you to the Hack Kit. Which is the one I recommend. It was the first and results in less complications.

This video is a little out dated but it will help you get the general idea. Video

All the instructions are in the hack kit. Just make sure you follow it step by step.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jeepmanct:
Thanks so much!
[Galaxy Tab General] schmolch:
I had increased the speaker volume in the service menu before but now nothing i do has any effect.

I changed most of the Volumes in Handset, Speaker, Headset, Bluetooth, from "SRC Speech RX Volume" to "DST Speech TX Volume" to very low levels or zero but nothing changes.

Even changing the Gains to 0x0000 does nothing.

Can anyone imagine a reason why none of the changes do anything anymore? The ROM im using is Roto's JMI.
[Galaxy Tab General] slimdizzy:
If your using ext for your file system you could flash Overcome kernel with voodoo sound and then use the voodoo app in the market to increase the gains. If you are rfs file system then i would check to see if Overcome is rfs compatible then your set, if not there might be an rfs compatible kernel that has voodoo built in or try audio booster in the market.
[Galaxy Tab General] schmolch:
Thanks for your reply. I will consider switching to a voodoo enabled kernel when i get some time.

Regarding the apps, i already tried AudioBoost2 and Volume-Boost but both unsuccessfully. Audioboost2 does not boost the bluetooth-volume (its not supposed to, just headphone, speaker and mic) and Volume-Boost just mutes my bluetooth headset entirely when i enable it.
[Galaxy Tab General] rangercaptain:
That won't work. Voodoo sound only increases the headphone volume.
[Galaxy Tab General] schmolch:
Meanwhile i completely wiped my Tab and installed the latest overcome kernel and rom.

Changing the volume levels in the service menu still does not have any effect though.
[Galaxy Tab General] rangercaptain:
Many people have tried that too, for both the volume and the data. I wonder if you can just edit the.xml files these menus are linked to?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n30phyte:
I would match that donation for a fully functional unlock of my less than functional Atrix.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChongoDroid:
Put me down for 50
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lostboy702:
I'm in for $20
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yokozuna82:
20$ for me
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C0mbe:
I'll go $50
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MKVFTW:
Im in for $25
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonofabit:
I'm in for $25
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i.mac:
I'm in for $50.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frankiedizzle87:
Im in 20 how do I deposit?

Sent from Atrix ;-)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guidojusto:
The idea will be to provide the money through PayPal. If you are not able to do so, please tell that in your post.

I encourage everybody to spread the word through other forums, twitter, facebook or whatever you can do to incentive devs to take a look to this device.

Thanks to everybody who liked my idea and can spread the word to get all the attention possible here.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigb252:
In for $10
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BBock9:
Im good for 10 no PayPal though
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thunderpack:
I'm in for 10. If someone manages to crack/by pass when i'm in boot camp i'll pay up as soon as I can afterward.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neotekz:
im in for $15 through paypal.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scaronscar:
im in for 100 if its fast and 50 if it takes a lil time:D
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] groaner:
$10 for now. Maybe more later.

OMG! I have an Atrix! [XDA app]
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baddison:
please add me to the list for $100.00 USD !!!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bleuiko:
I'm in for $20 if someone gets bootloader unlocked.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mapobean:
Im in for 25 and i don't even have the phone
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Roze-:
I am not sure if this is the protocol but you might want to try just reporting your OP and request that the thread get sticky? LOL That's what I do in the other android forums lol

Rocking my Bell Atrix!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maphisto101:
i think we should just raise ~600 usd (lets say one of the ADMINS opens a paypal acount for this ).... with the money we buy a new Atrix and send it as a gift to geohot.

they say Curiosity killed the cat... so i'm sure George will break (crack) the bootloader .
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaelanT:
I'll go for $10.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberPunk7t9:
Mr. Hotz probably needs money to pay his lawyer now. Not a new Atrix.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maphisto101:
Mr. Hotz got over 15K usd ( as far as i remember) donation from people to pay legal fees,and said he doesn't need any more
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mafiaboy01:
$20 for me
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KryptosXLayer2:
Put me down for $25, using PayPal
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbobak:
Just found this thread. Put me down for $50!

-Mark
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D_one:
Put me Dow for 20 CAD for an unlocked bootloader

**OR a WORKING 2NDINIT THAT LETS US USE CUSTOM KERNELS!!**

Stock Bell Atrix on Rogers with updated radio, Rooted, deodexed, Honeycomb theme, and frozen!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garekinokami:
I have $50 for the person or persons!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PAulyhoffman:
Hope everyone has their wallet ready
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sigp23940:
Well if the bootloader crack is coming my wallet is not overflowing, but I will give $10. I know its not alot but its what I can do ATM!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baddison:
Ready here!! :D:D
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baddison:
yup!!...:D:D....:D:D
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pugcho:
Put me on the list for $10! :D
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guidojusto:
Update!

As Pauly said, please start checking your wallets for some cash =).
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
whoa whoa whoa...what am i missing here? we talking bootloader crack or 2nd init??? :D Im giddy either way. I have some cash on it too :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C0mbe:
Got my $50 ready...ill even double it if this isn't false hope.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
anybody care update me on what sort of progress is coming?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lemortede:
Can some one update me why I need to get the wallet out?

I know that they have been working on the 2 init, but haven't heard how that's going.

Last I heard the they had given up on cracking the boot loader.

If either one can happen soon Ill give more than I promised to the cause.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dubyajaysmith:
ready

if your not ready to pony up a little by now, you need to go the way of old yeller...outback and shot ^_^ double checking paypal now to see all is right

[edit] BTW doesn't really matter if it's 2nd int or the real deal to me, think i said 10 or 20, but im good for 20 usd (crying)"im so excited"(sniff)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PAulyhoffman:
Development has never halted. Many obstacles slow things down and many different methods are being tested. Kexec, and 2nd init AFAIK are among some things developers are testing. A couple of days ago it was announced in IRC that an unlock method will be released soon. I am confident that this will happen.

There are many high rollers dropping dollar signs in this thread and while i know that the developers aren't all about the money it will be nice to show them that we will do what we say we will do.

Also, there may be some people who forgot how much they offered or may have to plan ahead to make sure they reserve what they posted.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] winky!:
What IRC channel did you hear this in? And how soon is soon (by June????, i know you probably don't know, but hey, thats exciting news)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberPunk7t9:
Ready. But really what the "prepare your wallets" teaser is about?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PAulyhoffman:
freenode #moto-atrix

chat here
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r34p3rex:
This is exciting. I wanted to trade away my Atrix but if it's really coming out soon, I'll hold out :D
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lyon21:
I was thinking about trading mine too. However, if they crack it, I won't be getting rid of it anytime soon! I'm freaking pumped!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebeardedchild:
Whoa whoa whoa, back it up, back it up. What exactly is going on now?? Should we actually be expecting to be able to flash custom ROMs and such SOON?!?!? (through unlocked bootloader or 2nd Init, whatever that is??) I think I peed myself a little when I saw the "get your wallets ready" post. Is this really what I think it is???
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ratchet556:
If i was old enough to have a credit card and actually had a job i would donate 50$+ XD
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Roze-:
I got my $20 CAD ready for the AT&T Bootloader :D

Can someone explain what's 2nd init AFAIK? This has been thrown around by a couple of people here.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsouza:
That's what made CM7 possible on Defy. Check the dev section for more info...
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gr8Danes:
If it is broken, I am all in. Put me down for $20. I may up it later if I have spare. I can't wait to see it done.

Those Devs are truly amazing. My hats off to you my friends.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dillfever:
put me down for 25.00 when it's time.....
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheek360:
Please put me down for 20$. I don't have an atrix anymore. But this bootloader needs tO get cracked.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] domin8:
put me down for $20 USD :cool:
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s1mpd1ddy:
I'm in for $10.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redeyes717:
I'm in too, of course!

20$ for unlock

20$ for OCed kernel
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OSNPA:
Woot! $20.00
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NibblerWeather:
$20 from my family
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PixoNova:
Got $50 from me if we get any method to load custom ROMs. This is so exciting, I would sell my inspire and captivate in a heart beat if this actually weren't through.

Swyped from my Motorola Atrix 4g using XDA Premium App
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VeNuMuS:
Ahhhhh hells yeeeah put me in for 25$

Sent from my Chuck Norris powered Steelblurred Atrix
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
my wallet is ready for the big surprise now :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebeardedchild:
So does anyone know what we can expect once this possible "surprise" happens? at that point we would just have to wait for devs to make a real custom ROM for the atrix wouldn't we?

And if it winds up being just 2nd Init instead of unlocked bootloader, how exactly would that be different?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
2nd init doesn't allow kernel mods I believe.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebeardedchild:
Okay I don't really know what a kernel mod is? I had thought that a Custom ROM and a kernel were one in the same?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
i am by no means a developer but the way it was explained to me was that the kernel is the guts of the phone.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebeardedchild:
I see...hmmm, so if it's 2nd Init, we wouldn't be getting much more than the semi-ROMs we have in Gingerblur/Greyblur already?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
again, im no expert but with 2nd init the devs would be able to work of the existing kernel and flash roms over top of it.

Someone please correct me if im wrong.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebeardedchild:
Oh I see. Do you by any chance know of the types of disadvantages that could give us if we're only able to use 2nd Init instead of full unlocked bootloader? Or would I (and others like myself) barely notice a difference, being the Android n00b that I am? Haha
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bartsplanet:
To understand how 2nd init would work, you should first understand what init is:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Init

Basically, it's the process that runs after the kernel loads. It is responsible for calling all other processes and making sure they start, and stay started. Using a different init would allow folks to use different processes instead of the ones moto/att/bell wants to have run.

<speculation>I haven't looked at the way that the other phones were done, but if it's possible on other phones with signed bootloaders, then it might also be possible on the atrix.</speculation>
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jsnolasco:
I'm down with $30 USD
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
not to sound like an impatient brat but anybody care to update? are we talking bootloader or 2nd init?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tylerjd:
The way things are looking up now, more likely then not 2nd Init. I say now lightly because of what Moto said, which in theory could be an unlock, just don't get your hopes up.

Sent from my screaming Atrix *4G* using the XDA App
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Screwbal:
I don't have a atrix so personally I'm not overly concerned but couldn't $ be better spent (if $ is even needed) to setup a BOINC project to crack it? Only asking because I saw something months ago around a different device and some post that they setup a BOINC system but no clue now what may have come of it
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Krisbo:
Add US$30 to the pile from me.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tylerjd:
I would LOVE if someone had the cryptography skillz to set that up on. I might look into it myself, but I don't know near enough right now. But I would deticate 2 macbook pros (core i5), my crappy server (every little bit helps) and my screaming server (core i7 970 (I thinks) )

Sent from my screaming Atrix *4G* using the XDA App
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dispatch:
I will commit to $25USD to the dev or dev team, if I can pay via paypal without making an account.

Will use google checkout as well.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rickroller:
I thought I had committed money earlier in this thread..but re-reading these posts I guess I hadn't (maybe it was another thread)..

Either way..put me down for $25 US for either the bootloader or 2init, and if the same exploit works on the Bell version (or it gets "cracked" as well) i'm down for $50.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebeardedchild:
Why must this tease happen, with no follow up info? :'(
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
i was thnkin the same thing! Forums are quiet in regards to this topic...im hoping there is going to be a major bomb dropped :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebeardedchild:
Same here! My hope is that they completed something (unlock, 2nd init, whatever) and are just working on releasing it for all noobs like me to use and stuff haha
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
after reading that article about locked bootloaders, its not going to be a bootloader unlock. 2nd init is more than likely.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebeardedchild:
What article did you read? But yeah even before reading it I kind of agree. Few locked bootloader phones have been unlocked AND this one is supposedly the hardest the crack anyway
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GavinMazey:
I'm in for $20 I really want to see this happen. The locked bootloader is the worst part about this phone. I have PayPal too.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PAulyhoffman:
Well, AFAIK development has shifted directions back to Kexec, which is working currently. next step is to get the kernel and we will be closer.

this is not a completely unlocked bootloader but it is progress as we will be able to load kernels and custom roms alike

IMO worthy of a bounty claim when finished

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=13791002#post13791002
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lurchbyrep:
Yeah, PAuly is right... this is absolutely worthy of the bounty (as soon as the boot parameters address is found).
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guidojusto:
3Y3020667M6027847 25 Euro, more less 30 USD I promised to kholk.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banes:
agreed if we get kernal roms then thats all i care about, screw the bootloader, we should change the topic to bounty for unlocked kernal roms because i would be glad to give my previously mentioned contribution to whoever can get true custom roms on my phone
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Roze-:
+1

I feel the same way :D

Rocking my Bell Atrix!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EclipseX:
Now i want to see that payment :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muz_aj:
Put me for $20
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ikenley:
Appreciate your enthusiasm @guidojusto, but shouldn't we wait until this is working on end user devices.

I'm eagerly looking forward to forking over the $150AUD, but only once I can do it for my device.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guidojusto:
I can understand your point of view, but also try to think how much time is being spent by kholk to get this bootloader cracked/bypassed or just enabling another kernel to load from the original one.

Rewards not always are given by achivements but for the effort that someone puts on tasks.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChongoDroid:
I thought you left?... Didn't you make a whole thread to announce you getting rid of your atrix?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PAulyhoffman:
...my prediction is we will all be handing over some money to a very deserving Developer before next week begins
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guidoido004:
looks like kholk will win a lot of money =p
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akira6968:
awesome. I know nothing of programming, etc, but I'll learn real quick and crack that Atrix for just two good used wives. No cash necessary.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ClearFire:
put me down for $40... I hope kholk gets this bounty even though it's a bypass, to me, makes no difference and will achieve the same effect as a cracked bootloader:cool:
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shanghei:
20$ for unlock that allows kernel
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I remember this! EclipseX is pulling a George Costanza and pretending like it just never happened.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsxrx7:
now that GB is on the way, and the bootloader can be unlocked off the bat

i say use this money and buy CM a few atrix(s) and some beers to speed up the porting process

that will also ensure we get timely updates

maybe we need to make a new thread about donating to CM ?

anybody know if CM take used phones?

coz used ones are only like $350 on craigslist lol
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ikenley:
We've already secured a phone for one of the developers who helped bring CM7 to Droid X. That was though 2nd Init, so imagine what he can do with full bootloader access?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsxrx7:
wouldnt it be better to go directly to CM for this matter ?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fernandodistinto:
Guys, we should buy and donate a couple atrix phones to CM and MIUI teams... this way we could speed up the porting processess just after the Bootloader gets unlocked. What do you think?