yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Desire S] varunbala:
Try ice ds...I am getting on an average close to four hours of screen time on a full charge...that's the max I have ever gotten on any Rom ics or gb...
[Xperia Arc General] Knight47:
Hi friends,

This Guide might be Helpful for all Xperia device Users/Developers

1.First you need to download these 4 files

a)FTF extractor

b)META-INF folder and ROOTING files

c)7zip

d)Notepad++(Optional)

2.Extract ftf extractor anywhere you like;)

3.Open the *FTF file with 7Zip

You'll see these files and folders

META-INF
adsp.sin
amss.sin
amss_fs_urushi.sin
apps_log.sin
cache.sin
fota0.sin
fota1.sin
kernel.sin
loader.sin
system.sin
userdata.sin

4.Extract system.sin to the folder where you extraxt ftf-extractor.

5.Press SHIFT+RIGHT CLICK on the empty space of the folder.You'll see a dialog like this

6.select OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE

7.Type

aIUP.exe system.sin 4096 system

8.If this not work for you use 2048 or 8192 instead of 4096:good:

9.You'll see

C:\ftf_extractor>aIUP.exe system.sin 4096 system
UnPacking system.sin to system ...
done.

C:\ftf_extractor>

Congratulation now you have extracted System from the ftf file:cowboy:

10.Now open the downloaded META-INF AND ROOT.zip

then,go to system and cut

app
xbin
bin

and pasteit in your extracted system folder (In step 9)

***Now your rom is rooted*****

OR

You can use Kitchen to ROOT YOUR ROM

11.Then Move your Rooted system folder to the META-INF ZIP

***Now you have made a flashable zip file****

13.(Optional)go to META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script and edit it with Notepad++:cool:

:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:Thats all:victory::victory::victory::victory::victory:

Lastly, Hit THANKS:cowboy: if you like it... and rate this thread 5-STAR

Knight47
[Xperia Arc General] nosedive:
very nice guide - well done :)

as there are no roms yet for the 587 update, this is a nice guide for a beginning
[Xperia Arc General] theumad:
There are roms based on that update such as my rom...
[Xperia Arc General] danisariandi:
But how about LT15i ICS with vendor.sin ?
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
How to repack the system folder to system.sin?
[Xperia Arc General] heinrichkaiser:
Wish there was a way to pack everything into a .sin file.. :) :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] Knight47:
You can't repack.

no you can only get the system folder from system.sin
[Xperia Arc General] dahakske:
too bad we can not repack. If we could we could make .ftf files, am i right?

Isn't there anyone working at sony who can slip the program for making .ftf-files this would make the lives of people with locked bootloader but with custom roms a lot easier. Now when we are stuck we always have to flash back to stock, root and then install recovery before we can install a custom rom.

Isn' there realy any other way. Isn't it possible to make a program, or a feature in flashtools so that the battery charging hack like used in x-parts can be runned "externaly", what i mean is so when the phone is hooked up en restarted/started it goes straight to recovery. Or is this far fetched? :)

---------- Post added at 08:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:50 PM ----------

oh wait i see flash tool has this feature, question: will this feature also work with locked bootloaders but with x-parts recovery installed? sorry knight47 this is off-topic but still i would appreciate a an answer.

again sorry

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] jcgechevarria:
Then if i can't repack system foldre to system.ini which is the utility of this?

Sorry if i askin nosense
[Xperia Arc General] zippy01:
Ok I tried this, and tried this, and tried this lol

I keep getting bootloop.

Well it doesn't seem to get past the first bootscreen.

I am trying to root a UK .62 firmware

Is there something I'm missing?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] cmhdream:
before flash it from CWM.

you must to execute other CWM function.

Wipe data and cache!

wipe dalvik

Format /system (in mounts and storage)
[Xperia Arc General] zippy01:
Yup, I cleared cache, data and dalvic

Also formatted system, cache and data in mounts

Did this straight after installing and rooting a fresh rom.

Every time just doesn't get past the first Sony Ericsson screen :confused:

Could it be that I added a couple of extra apps?

Idk tried it loads of times lol

Even tried pulling the battery and rebooting again. I left it on the Sony screen for well over an hour just to make sure

Thanks for your reply
[Xperia Arc General] AlenKing:
Nice one, but any chance to get system file bact to .sin after editing :D :D :D i cant find anywhere xD
[Xperia Arc General] zippy01:
Already been answered... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30700187
[Xperia Arc General] natrajc:
Nice one. Thank you. Helps for someone new lokie me, looking around to figuring things out on my own by trial and error.. takes a lot of the "error" out of things.. :)
[Xperia Arc General] miniminnow:
I am getting bootloops.

Obviously I am doing something wrong, as others have gotten it to work.

Here's what I did:

1. Using FTF (GB ST15i 4.0.2.A.0.62)

2. Extract system.sin

3. Unpack system.sin using FTF extractor & got the system folder (inside which has folders: app, bin, xbin along with other folders)

4. Downloaded META-INF AND ROOT.zip (inside which has system folder: app, bin, xbin)

5. I copied the contents of the system folder (app - Superuser.apk, bin - su & xbin - busybox) and pasted on system folder (in their respective subfolders app, bin & xbin)

6. I create a zip file combining "system" and "META-INF"

7. Placed zip on SD Card, flash using CWM, power up and get bootloops

Anybody has any idea what I am doing wrong?

Any help appreciated! Thanks!!
[Xperia Arc General] jader13254:
:P

What About Just Flash Su & Binary via CwM:eek:?

I don't Understand the sense... ...better would be: how to make ftf Flashable:rolleyes: ;)
[Xperia Arc General] zippy01:
I was also getting bootloop and no one could help maybe we are doing the same thing wrong
[Xperia Arc General] miniminnow:
Thank you zippy01 for reporting your experience.

Just sharing, I have used this method to root and upgrade ROM successfully: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1688980
[Xperia Arc General] Xmoose:
I have an e dual and tried this

Extracted system and placed the attached meta-inf together

But should I edit the updater scrip or update binary???

Or can I just copy the folder from cm10 Rom for my device

Please I need help
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bokees:
Hello XDA-community,

I've rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2.

Model : GT-L9100

Android version : 4.0.3

Baseband : L9100XXLPW

Kernelversion : 3.0.15-L9100XWLPD-CL524746 dpi@dell154 #3

Build : IML74K.XWLPD

I've read that I could get CWM on my phone by installing ROMmanager.

When I go in ROMmanager and use the option to install CWM.

It freezes around 95% , the app stops and give the option to quit rommanager.

After restarting Rommanager I see that i have "succesfully"installed CWM , but when I click on the start recovery my phone Freezes which only stops by pulling the battery.

What should I do to get CWM running.

There is a halve CWM on my phone , which I don't know how to remove.

And how do I get a working CWM since I need it for installing ROMS.

Also I dont trust ROMmanager atm so is there another app which could flash a rom , or is there a way to fix the rommanager?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
Run away from ROM manager, it's not fully compatible with our phone.

You need ROOT access inorder to get CWM recovery.

Visit this THREAD for the safest rooting method

then flash this Siyah or Speedmod via CWM recovery in order to have a permanent CWM recovery (optional)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bokees:
I am following the guide that you send me.

I've installed the CWM , but when I continue CWM blinks for a second resetting to the first option.

I have still acces to my phone or whatéver
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bokees:
I've found out that using the volume buttons makes it reset , but the touch screen works.

Now im backing up my phone and install root files.

But i get a message no sd-ex found and can't install the rooting file
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
Dont try to backup in CWM recovery before flashing a custom kernel

please don't do it
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bokees:
Why not?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
If you try it before flashing a custom kernel, your device will be bricked. It's a known issue. don't try it before flashing a custom kernel

good luck
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bokees:
Then I must be VERY lucky since I succesfully backed up without custom kernel :eek:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
Wow!

You my friend, are the lucky one!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gokul1980:
@Jokesy - Just a quick info..Even i did a backup using CWM backup and it was successful. I am on stock ICS 4.0.3 XWLP7.

I think the phone would get bricked if you try backup using CWM on a phone that has stock ICS 4.0.4. Correct me if i am wrong here.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
You are partially right.

**If you're trying to do a ROM backup in CWM recovery**

1. Yes, the phone will be bricked if you are running stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM with stock/stock-based kernel

2. No, even if you 1. is applicable to you but you have a sane emmc chip.

-The only reason why I don't want people to risk it even after confirming their emmc chip is sane, is because I want them to be 100% safe.

I'll juststop here because Other points might lead to greater confusion.

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astra55:
thanks:o:o:o:o
[Nexus 7 Accessories] twiceover:
I've seen this only once for the iPad, I've looked for something similar for various Android tablets with no luck. Here I am with my N7 hoping that such a thing may exist...

I know everyone wants to go slimmer, but for my ideal situation I would really like to find something that is more of a true "padfolio" style case.

Opened up on the inside left a pocket that holds a standard "small" legal pad, in the spine a spot for a pen, on the right a holder for the N7. I saw one for the ipad that held a full sized yellow legal pad at one point in time, but I don't know who made it. Sometimes notes on the N7 is just too slow and would be faster to just jot something down.

So has anyone ran across such a case? My searching has been unsuccessful so far. I don't care about standing it up or anything like that. A magnetic clasp and smart cover would be nice. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I'll probably just get the Blurex ultra-slim now that it is prime eligible.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kpjimmy:
You want something that will most definitely add bulk to the device lol, the direct opposite of what most people want.

The closest thing so far is this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Folio-PU-Le...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item3cc921a483

It has a pocket where you can put a small notepad in it if needed. Other than that no dice in my quick searches.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] twiceover:
Well a legal pad is about the same thickness as the n7 so it would basically double the thickness. Yeah hat case is about as close as it gets,but I don't like how it holds the device. Sigh. Ohh well. Maybe someone will see this and think it's a good idea.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Santob:
Not sure how the N7 compares to an iPad, but Booqpads are the type of thing you're looking for?

Wish the TF201 would fit into these, but alas :(
[Nexus 7 Accessories] twiceover:
Yup that's exactly what I want only for the nexus 7 with a standard small legal pad. I have some ideas though...
[Nexus 7 Accessories] player911:
That would work. Put the back cardboard of the notepad in there leaving the pages exposed.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] spooke:
There was a similar thread where someone found a case very similar to how you want. I'll try and find it out.

http://www.zsxiaozhi.com/Google-Nexus-7-Tablet-with-Notepad-Folio-Case-in-Coffee-Leather_p_368.html

http://www.zsxiaozhi.com/Nexus-Tablet_c_50.html
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Paddy0174:
Sorry to bring this one up again.

I'm looking for exactly the same thing. A case like a booqpad for the iPad or something similar.

Are there, after nearly one year, any news? Does anyone have seen something that could fit or maybe something homemade?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MalcontentUK:
Hi,

I have a Galaxy S3 (I9300), and recently encrypted the device to enable to me to use my employer's exchange email service (NHS.net). The encryption process went without issue and my phone has been working normally since (about 2 weeks). However I have now received a message for a 170Kb OTA firmware update for the phone. When I click "Update now" is says the following:

If I click OK it takes me to the "Security and lock screen" sub-menu in settings. In here the "Encrypt device" button is greyed out (as expected) and there seems to be nothing more to do. The update does not proceed. If I click cancel the device re-prompts me later anyway.

The problem is that my device keeps on prompting me to update with my only two options either to proceed as above (and get nowhere) OR postpone the update for up to 3 hours and get prompted again.

So now I am trapped in a situation where my device is nagging me to update but gives me no way to do so. As far as I am aware, encryption of an android device is irreversible without a factory reset so I am confused as to why the firmware update even asks for it?

Am I missing something here or is this a crappily designed security update from Samsung? I really don't want to have to factory reset my device then re-download all my software AND re-encrypt my device to use my email for a 170kb update; especially if this will happen again!

Any advice would be much appreciated,

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John Death:
why dont you use kies? maybe that will fix the problem
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MalcontentUK:
Hi,

Tried Samsung Kies repeatedly; it downloads the update and then during the "Firmware upgrade in progress" times out after an hour.

Looks like I am the only person experiencing this problem; may have to factory reset the device after all.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigdisu1:
You are not the only one, I am experiencing the exact same problem with encrypted device and not being able to install updates.

So far I have not been able to find a solution.

Manually apply OTA updates is in testing and a few have got it to work: I cant post a link but I did a search on these forums and found a tread about it.

Hope we can find the answer
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aavbelj:
Encrypted GALAXY S3 update

I am experiencing the exact same problem with encrypted device and not being able to install updates as my device is encrypted due to the Exchange! Hope someone already solved this issue? TIA
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aavbelj:
FYI

---------------------------------

Update From

IMM76D.I9300BUALE6

to

IMM76D.I9300BUBLG3
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steinmarder:
Same problem here. I would appreciate any idea. OTA updates usually work fine with my Asus Transformer, so this should be a Samsung related problem.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steinmarder:
Update: For my phone, it actually seems possible to decrypt the device via the Security Menu. Samsungs support told me that this has to be done before the update can be installed....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neilybealy:
I was also getting this a few weeks ago but when I connected to my pc and ran the update through Kies it updated without having to decrypt first

I've now removed my exchange connection to nhs.net and decrypted so unable to test
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicntc:
We too are experiencing this problem despite Samsungs "SAFE" (Samsung Approved For Enterprise) designation on the S III.

What version of KIES did you use? I've tried v2.2 and v2.3
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haddy17:
Remove Exchange Email First

I realize this thread is a little old but i'll reply anyway. I've seen on other forums that your enterprise email is causing the issue. You have to remove your enterprise email/exchange acct in order to decrypt the device. Once removed, the option to decrypt should be available. You may then accept the OTA. Your phone is only doing what it's told to do by the exchange server. It might be a ***** to remove the account but i think it would still be easier than a factory reset.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicntc:
Thanks for the post haddy17. We have investigated that option but when you're working with potentially thousands of staff/employees, it's a tad cumbersome to have them remove, upgrade, reconfigure. If it were just me, it would be fine. We're currently trying to get a response from Samsung and while we have made some progress, it's not clear where the end may be...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] obi-lan:
You are probably using Exchange servers? One way could be to change ActiveSync policy to not require encryption on device. This is selectable feature. Or maybe create two policies and move clients between them from request of user.

There are still shortcomings what comes to corporate security and Android mobiles (well there are issues on other platforms too)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Muckrak3r:
Ok so in another thread on this site that received zero replies I see at least one other person with this problem. The phone vibrates like crazy during calls when texts are received to the phone. The other thread lists 'Smart Alert' as the root cause. I love that feature, but have been actually using my phone as a phone quite a bit lately and the vibrating during calls is extremely annoying.

Anybody else having this problem and has there been a workaround discovered for it to keep Smart Alert active but avoid this in-call vibration?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zedomax:
This is a hack that that allows you to swap internal storage with your external SD card so you can increase your app data storage.

All credits go to original i9300 App2ExtSD Hack by mattiadj. I simply hacked it to work with U.S. versions and also I've added code so it will disable this feature when you don't have a microSD card inserted (app storage will default to internal when no microSD card is inserted).

E.g. If you have 16GB internal storage on Galaxy S3, you can install this witih a 64GB microSD card and swap the storage and get 64GB on your app storage instead of 16GB.

Before you can use this, you will need:

1) Rooted Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535/SPH-L710/SGH-T999/SCH-I747) or also Canadian versions too (i747m, etc...etc...)

2) A ROM/kernel with init.d support!

3) I've only tested this with TouchWiz-based ROMs, so it should work on stock ROMs and any TouchWiz-based ROMs, not sure on CM9 or CM10.

4) You must use the FAT32 or EXTFAT zip file below, depending on what format your microSD Card is in! (e.g. if you have a FAT32 microSD card, use FAT32)

To get this working, simply flash the zip files in your CWM Recovery:

Download and Details:

http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-t...-external-microsd-for-u-s-canadian-galaxy-s3/

If you are on stock ROM or any TouchWiz-based ROMs, you can flash my new HighOnAndroid kernel to get init.d support on your phone here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30718496

If you do not have init.d support, you can also enable on any rooted phone by using Script Manager, here's a quick tutorial:

[YOUTUBE]p1zSMB9-WNo[/YOUTUBE]

I recommend you to FORMAT your microSD card once to get camera working flawless before using this hack!

How to disable this:

If for some reason you are having trouble, simply delete /system/etc/init.d/11extsd2internalsd.

OR

if you leave your microSD card out during boot (then re-insert it after), your phone will work as normal (internal storage used for app data).
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Crisisx1:
Sounds awesome thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] willham:
You're my hero Zedomax!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] androholic:
MAX TO THE RESCUE!!! I've been waiting to see this! Much love Zedo, I always hold it down for you with my signature links! I really hope your going to come back to YouTube one day though. But. in the meantime I'm glad your still putting all of your content out there for us!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nonmindo:
Is it best to wipe first, or will this move all the app data from the internal to the external for you?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zedomax:
It is best to do a wipe to start on a clean slate, or you can also copy the contents of your internal to external.

OR, I like using Titanium Backup to backup app and its data then restore after putting in the microSD card.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mnlmnv:
it works great, thanks for the mod, will report if I find any problem w/ it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] circuit.007:
Great work max! I was using stock rooted rom.. Now I need to look for one I like that has int d support.

Thanks for this though appreciate it!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SiNJiN76:
Would it be possible for you to create a Stock kernel with just the init.d supporthe?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nonmindo:
My SD card is reporting "vFat" as the type......is that FAT32 or EXTFAT or neither? lol
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zedomax:
yes let me see if i can upload it tomorrow
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zedomax:
neither u need to format
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] afbengochea:
Is there a way to tell what first the sd card is from the phone? Not really sure on what first it is
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mnlmnv:
When I use Camera to take picture, picture are not stored :(

Anyone else has the same problem, or could you please test the Camera.

I didn't to the clean wipe.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Cobra281:
do you have the setting enabled to save all pictures and videos to the external sd card?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrbmg:
This is kickass! Can't wait to get home and format sd.

Zmax...thank you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mnlmnv:
yes I did, which make sense, I see the problem, how to I reset to use on the phone instead?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SiNJiN76:
What do you mean by first?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] afbengochea:
I meant format. Sorry about that. Autocorrect got me again.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rizoh66:
This is great! I'm curious if this mod sticks if I flash an updated/new rom? Do I need to flash this zip after I flash the rom? Also, what happens if I wipe my phone when I have this mod? Do I need to re flash as well?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] thiagomme:
How can I tell what my sd card format is from the phone? Thank you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bmann_420:
Yes I want to use this, so thank you very much =) Only issue I'm having (it may just be me) but the download site used, a can't get passed that dam popup. I can't zoom in to hit x and it keeps hitting the facebook link. I guess I can dl when I get on my computer. I can also mirror this for you so other people don't have to deal with it if you would like.

Sent from my SG3 using One of many Stock Based ROM's + Zaventh R3

http://supercentral.net
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jason4962:
Well how do you know if you have fat32 or not. i simply earse and format inside phone
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Warrior1975:
Anyone try this on AOKP yet? Or cm10?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrbmg:
If you have a pc and a sdcard converter to put your mini sdcard in.. have an sdcard reader on your pc. Put it in and click properties on the card and under tools tab it should give you the format.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bmann_420:
Made a MIRROR for yea.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zedomax:
Factory reset in CWM? Should be fine.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tgamble160:
Just tried on cm10. Did not work. Didn't hurt anything but no change.

sent via galaxy s3 on cm10 @ dual core 1.9ghz
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zedomax:
i havent tested with cm9 or cm10 yet will have another version soon for aosp roms.