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[General Questions and Answers] bshiznit:
S-OFF

Hi - I've had HTC devices since the Eris way back in 2010 - currently running the Rezound. Hopefully I can shed some more light.

When I first got the Rezound I was coming over from an S-OFF Eris... if you wanted to flash something custom, you'd go to htcdev.com and use their "unlock bootloader" tool. Once you ran that and followed a few other steps, you are reverted to stock and your bootloader now has a little warning "unlocked" in the text at the top. This was in January 2012, and ROMs back then came with 2 things - the ROM and a Kernel. You had to flash the kernel separatley (and via the bootloader as opposed to a custom recovery), as S-ON (even unlocked) still won't let you write to certain places (in the case of the kernel, its the boot partition).

We got S-OFF several months later (the thing using the wire trick). In S-OFF - custom recovery can write to all areas of the device - no more need for any separate files, you just flash a ROM in custom recovery and everything is set up the way it should be. Added bonus - no need to unlock the bootloader from htcdev... so no "unlocked" warning message.

Here was my S-OFF process:

1. Run the official RUU exe to get your device back to stock with a Locked bootloader (backup any files on the SDCard first!).

2. Perform the wire trick

3. Flash a custom recovery and proceed with flashing ROMS

Let me know if I can clarify anything...
[General Questions and Answers] :
Basically allows you to flash RADIOS that have not been signed by HTC
[General Questions and Answers] phrotac:
Thank you very much. That DOES explain it very well.

Are you saying I can make my bootloader say LOCKED again? I thought I could only make it say UNLOCKED or RELOCKED now that I've unlocked it. That is so awesome. And then the s-off will give me permanent root?
[General Questions and Answers] bshiznit:
Yup! Once you are S-OFF you will be back on the stock bootloader that reads "locked". There are a variety of HBOOTS (AKA Bootloaders) you can flash (well - there are for my device currently...). For the Rezound right now I have a variety of them with different verbages in the title (example - "locked S-ON", "Rezound") - or you can simply leave it at the stock HBOOT though you will not be able to flash, say a custom recovery, using fastboot in the bootloader via a terminal emulator (you have to use the PH98IMG.zip method in the bootloader)... Also the devs that made the wire trick available offer their own hboot "juopunutbear" - this one allows fastboot recovery flashing... - here for the vivid http://unlimited.io/jb_holiday.htm

Also - be VERY careful when updating the bootloader - it is a very common way to brick the device... I always check the MD5Sum before copying to SD and flashing.

And regarding permanent root - absolutely. Flash SuperSU from custom recovery (the zip version available here - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
[General Questions and Answers] phrotac:
This information is golden. Thank you very much :)
[General Questions and Answers] phrotac:
Awesome! I have a couple more questions still *scratches head in confusion*...

Once I S-Off, can I reverse it if needed?

and

<Ignore this part... I found the information LOL>

What is an RUU? I have googled it and I can't find anything about it (maybe I'm just too tired or something)
[General Questions and Answers] bshiznit:
Yup - here is how I'd do it if I had to for my device - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1612937 - careful if you do and read any warnings (brick opportunities again)
[General Questions and Answers] djboris:
Hi,

It is possible, if I install custom rom, some function will not work without S-OFF?

The phone was routed and unlokced but it was S-ON.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wr8_utd:
Okay I received my Nexus 7 today and as soon as I opened it I realized that the screen is pretty messed up and the screen appears pretty "white" or washed up. Now I've read some fixes on here which seem to work after you root your device. Will this work for me? Because if not, I have until tomorrow to return the device for a replacement or a refund so I was wondering what I should do.

Thanks for any help!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kieso:
I would return it
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] productofusa:
I got one with the same problem, rooting didn't make any difference. Return it for a replacement.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wr8_utd:
Tried the fixes and it does work but there is still the washed out effect at the edges of the screen. I guess I'll just have to replace it. That's going to be a pain!
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Since I got my Nexus 7, I was kind of wishing that my TF700 had Google Now (it's pretty cool). I just happened to stumble across this thread today and sure enough, it works great on the TF700! Check it out (do need root):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1747224

Let us know if you get it implemented and what you think. Note that the initial setup is in portrait mode for some reason, but after that it works fine in landscape mode....

EDIT: Hmm, just realized that getting this to work requires a custom ROM, I believe (needs to be deodexed), so this will probably only work on the Zeus ROM (which is what I'm using)...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ophilar:
Hi

I'm just asking for personal opinions here :)

I have an I9000 as my backup phone, running Samsung's 2.3.6.

I'm wondering what would be a good use for it until I'd need it as backup (hopefully never) and whether I should install CM10 on it - what benefits would it give me over the stock experience.

Cheers
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] forupeople:
So many things you can customize as per your requirement. also have a look on the CM10 website and check "SEE ALL FEATURES"

thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ophilar:
Thanks. I was looking for general ideas :)

Maybe I'll use it as a torrent machine with the new uTorrent beta eventually.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grzenek123:
Hi, would someone be so kind and unlocked by a free bootlader my x8 has a production date 11w50
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ScatteredHell:
Sorry, Bro. I don't think anyone capable of doing that among xda members. Though it will not be free. You have to save money.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
No,we want but we can't.....you have to pay to unlock:'(
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ScatteredHell:
Yeah Bro, even I'm on locked bootloader..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chris95X8:
The plastic bags at a super market are...
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anashiva:
Nope..in India they charge for that also. You know to discourage use of plastic. Environment conscious.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stamatis:
Yes,that happens in.Greece too,but some supermarkets don't charge them..
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bk1on1:
don't mislead the thread. the topic is all about how to unlock his bootloader
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] armyveterangunner29:
I've already contacted the developers about this annoying defect, but as an anticipatory action, I'm calling upon the SR community to band together and help kill this defect and create a new and exciting ROM.

The defect, a weird and unique problem , is invisible pop up menus, on screen keyboard, and most if not all toast notifications. I've tried everything and don't know how the hell to fix it. This can be done. Gmillz already compiled it from source but its failed, as in most everything is broken. (wifi, vibe, cap lights, etc) . But the pop up menus, etc do work and I have tried importing libs and other things and exporting components to aokp and cm10 with the invisible on screen elements bug.

So, my question is does anyone have any idea to remedy this, or at least help me troubleshoot it? Not posting the link as I'm afraid noobs would flash it out of their ineptness and try to flame me for it.

So , PM me for the ROM link if interested. Gmillz, R4INS , and I have tried and we have no fricken idea what the hell causes it. Let the troubleshooting begin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] armyveterangunner29:
Still working on it. Even let the kind folks at team passion know about it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] armyveterangunner29:
No one is interested? Thats amazing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
Don't have the time or any idea on a fix dude. I
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xallinvaynex:
I don't have any dev or coding skills or i would help in a heartbeat. I hope someone does jump on and help on this project, codename android is a great rom and would do well in our community.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] aycockonxion:
I'm agree 100%, same here. I would imagine Team Passion would be on board with hunting for a fix on this though. Seems up their alley.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] armyveterangunner29:
Semi good news.....got a build where cap lights and vibe worked but system ui FCs. Getting closer
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] armyveterangunner29:
Any ideas out there ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xallinvaynex:
I hope you dont give up and you find someone to help, The more i use it on my xoom the more i want it on my phone.lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kishke:
I really don't have a clue about dev work but any chance the popup menus are set to 100% transparency?
[HTC One S] mike102871:
I made a mistake while flashing a new rom and deleted my backup of stock rooted t-mobile ICS through TWRP. Can someone post a complete working nandroid of the stock t-mobile rom. Prefet TWRP but CWR is fine also.

Ivetried some in the dev section but no matter what i try they wont boot and seem to be a problem among others.
[HTC One S] baseballfanz:
I have seen both version, CWM and TWRP nandroid backup posted.

Just search for it.
[HTC One S] invasion2:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1698861

Sent from my HTC One S running ViperOneS!
[HTC One S] mike102871:
As stated been there done that. None that i come across work, as well as the link posted in reply above this.
[HTC One S] baseballfanz:
Did you fastboot the boot.img? That's probably why it didn't boot.
[HTC One S] mike102871:
Yes I did that also. I can not restore it because I get error of md5 missing.
[HTC One S] baseballfanz:
Not sure what's wrong. You did unzip and move the file to CWM folder?

Did you rename the file or anything?
[HTC One S] mike102871:
Ok. Got this to work perfectly. Redownloaded and it worked.
[HTC One S] invasion2:
Press thanks if I helped mate ;)
[General Questions and Answers] alaazaher:
how can i root my galaxy ace plus ? &

is any custom rom for this devies
[General Questions and Answers] jpjbird:
Here you go. http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1164
[General Questions and Answers] dodoik:
here the new way to root your ace plus

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30132541

sent from my GT-S7500 using GAPLE ROM V 1.1
[LG Optimus 2x] rxjx:
What Custom ICS ROM can you recommend for my LG P990 I'm currently using Temasek's Unofficial CM7 ROM build 135(final), which for me is really nice, smooth and with a lot tweaks.
[LG Optimus 2x] ullekh99:
paranoidandroid by tonyp...simply the best ;)
[LG Optimus 2x] machoman1337:
Personally I'd hold out just a bit longer for a true ICS/JB custom ROM that utilizes the binaries in the official ICS release (which is already out in Korea).

Current builds like tonyp's paranoidandroid are impressive and well-done, but they are still cooked-up workarounds and hardware acceleration and video recording/playback don't work very well if at all. That's because of the lack of proper ICS binaries - something that's finally just around the corner.

If you're ok with a spotty experience and non-working HD video recording, then ParanoidAndroid and Nova HD are good choices, but if you want EVERYTHING to work on your phone with minimal worry about bugs, then I would stick with a GB rom like CM7.2 until a proper ICS/JB ROM is released.
[LG Optimus 2x] rxjx:
They say that the ICS update will be on the last week if September. I'll just wait for it so I can be able to flash a more stable ROM. Thanks!
[LG Optimus 2x] sspunkky:
I am gonna wait for the ICS update from LG and them flash a Custom ICS (or preferrable JB if possible) rom.

Right now using MIUI 2.1.20 (I rally hate the stock Gingerbread in-call screen.)
[LG Optimus 2x] rusherreloaded:
Im using the JB alpha and its realy awesome. My last rim was Nova HD in combination with harshs kernel.

Its fast, smooth and rockstable.

But if you like to use the camcorder er watch HQ/HD movies you should stay away from the currend Android 4(.1) Roms
[LG Optimus 2x] creative-z:
That's right:D
[LG Optimus 2x] Scarry2k:
Paranoidandroid or JB Hackfest CM10

Great Rom`s :silly:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kschumake83:
Ok so I am having some issues with my home network. Ill give you a little backround first, I have 2 wireless routers with the same ssid an password. My laptop jumps back and forth but my gs3 will only use the second router if I turn the wifi on when I am closer to that router. Once it jumps to the primary router it will never jump back, I have to manually turn wifi off and back on. I was just wondering if anyone has any ideas.

By the way router 1 is a e3200 with stock firmware and router 2 is a e1000 with dd-wrt firmware and they are connected by ethernet it is not a repeater.

The gs3 does it on all roms aosp & touchwiz. In fact all my android devices do the same thing, nook color, captivate, and backflip.

Any help would be appreciated, thank you in advance.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kschumake83:
Ok so I played with my routers a little bit more and I bumped up the TX power on router 2. It's now back to stock, and since I never drop off that router now it won't switch to router 1 anymore. Does anyone have any ideas? Router 1 is the only one that is a dhcp server.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] AndroidLonghorn:
Are you looking for your phone to jump to the strongest signal? I use Best Wifi (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...stwifi&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd) on my tablet to jump around my three access points. It doesn't seem to use a lot of resources. Strangely, my galaxy S3 seems to do a good job on its own finding the strongest signal.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
After attempting to backup my Sony Xperia S, there was an error. So I tried to install an update instead. This went wrong too. Wtf?

Now, when I want to start up, I see "SONY", all normal, but then I see an exclamation mark with a triangle around it with a smartphone under it... probably bricked? I've had this before, but then I used Sony's update Service software to re-install the whole thing and it was gone. But now, I have 2000+ photo's on it, and I'm not going to re-install it from scratch like I did before... Obviously. When I hook it up to PC Companion, PC Companion detects it, then undetects it. Detects it, undetects it. Etc...

So the question is, is there anyway to get all the media off with it being in this state? The photo's are precious to me as I use it as a digital camera. All the photo's also include all the photo's from my last phone. And the phone before that...

Can anyone please help me out? I will take it apart if necessary!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Awesome. But I don't get it, it doesn't tell me exactly what to do to resolve this problem?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jiffer1991:
ok than im going to look whats to do

but nevertheless i dont know youre phone very well

find out if its working with odin

just have a try on google ore use the search function in here

if u dont find something try to find out wether its working adb (android debuging bridge)

however you will need a stock rom for this

i looks like you might find it one here

http://mobilecon.info/sony-xperia-s-stock-rom-custom-rom-and-kernel.html

now its just the point how to get in on your phone

and thats it

this : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1725078 might be also interesting for ure purpose

fare well
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Thanks brother. We'll have look into it. :)
[LG Optimus 2x] wanchiz:
I'm using unofficial cm7(134) recently and I cannot install TB, I says I have not enough internal storage but actually I got 7xx MB for my internal storage, I tried 2 roms both cm7 with the same problem, is it a known bug or could someone please help me ??
[LG Optimus 2x] grimmyrippy:
how about full wipe or fix permission in cwm before fixing permission make sure you did a full wipe or wipe cache and dalvik cache
[LG Optimus 2x] wanchiz:
So....I am quite sure I did all stuffs

but thanks:D
[LG Optimus 2x] xExabyte:
Using a file browser navigate to the /data/app/ folder and delete com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup.odex. Once that's done you'll be able to install Titanium Backup again. :)
[LG Optimus 2x] wanchiz:
THX:victory:
[LG Optimus 2x] xExabyte:
You're welcome but instead of posting "thx" you could just press "Thanks" on my post. :)
[LG Optimus 2x] wanchiz:
yup i pressed that :good:

but one more question here, can you simply explain how it works deleting that system file?:rolleyes:
[LG Optimus 2x] xExabyte:
Not quite sure about that. But hey, as long as it works it doesn't matter, does it? :D
[LG Optimus 2x] wanchiz:
yesssss, so you discovered it yourself or someone else told you bout this?
[LG Optimus 2x] xExabyte:
I actually read this on the Internet somewhere as I had the same problem but I bet someone has already posted the solution for that on here. :)
[LG Optimus 2x] Freman Bloodglaive:
I uninstalled titanium completely and deleted the aforementioned file. It seemed to fix it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lelinuxien52:
Few days ago, a new apps called "Drive Link" powered by Samsung appeared on Samsung apps.

I found a battery drain after installing this application.

Other people have noticed this problem ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djwilliams100:
I've have it installed since day 1 and not noticed anything different. It's not shown as running at anytime on battery stats.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lelinuxien52:
It's strong. My battery brain will be fix when I have removed this apps. Maybe conflict with another apps.

Us you, no report in battery stats but battery was losing more than 10% per hour.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Alikalix:
I have this problem. When Im entering Album app, facebook pictures arent refreshing. Ive already tried to delete facebook account, uninstall facebook app update, but old pictures from facebook are still here. In contacts app, there are images normally refreshing, so Im confused.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] YousifNael:
What rom are u on ?

Wipe dalvik data+cahce

Wont remove ur apps btw :good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Jasoncck:
try to do a [clear data] in album?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Alikalix:
I had.this problem before, so I flashed ICS again but this stills the same. And I don't wanna erase data album everytime when I want to browse the photos. Also I when I wanna upload photo to Facebook, it shows error. :-/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vlambrecht:
Hello all!

So I rooted and unlocked the bootloader on the Galaxy Nexus using the rather noobish way of WugFresh's toolkit.

I know that TWRP is installed and working, as well as root is working. My next question would be that, given my build,

Here as some specs:

Android Version: 4.0.1

Baseband Version: I9250UGKK7

Kernel: 3.0.1-ge2433f2 android-build@apa28 #1

Build Number: ITL41D.I9250UGKK7

I know that it's origianlly unlocked and Canadian GSM/HSPA+ model.

I am looking for two things:

a) a ROM that I could flash on my Nexus - of 4.1.1 JellyBean.

b) a revovery image that would work, in case something screws up.

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images has images, but none of the stock ITL41D build. (I keep getting references to Verizons images)

Oh and lastly, the Nandroid backup I did; if something goes wrong, and I am no longer on 4.0.1 ICS, - say in a unusable state, but I can access TWRP, will restoring the backup also restore all files and bring it (the phone) to a usable state (for example, say if I install JB, and do a recovery, will my recovery nandroid backup revert it back to ICS?)

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyokeun1234:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1626895

This process will make you lose root and wipe everything, including /sdcard/. I believe you have Samsung build right now, and you need to flash yakju or takju. Good luck

Also, you shouldn't use toolkit... Here's why
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vlambrecht:
Thanks.

I understand the the reason for not using the One-step-root kits, however, I feel that in this case it may be somewhat justified. I work with Linux almost daily (by use I mean not simple Ubuntu stuff, but IBM AIX, PHP, perl, shell scripting compiling using gcc), and have no 'fear' of just enterting commands into terminal, or writing a simple shell script to do if for me.

Essentially you are setting the SUID bit (chmod 4xxx) and root. (as far as I understand). I just am somewhat hesitant in the land of phones, where I am kind-of paranoid of things breaking.

And please forgive me if what I said is sounding like I am trying to defunc your reasoning, and I fully agree - using one step anything is usually a bad choice, I was just justifying why I did it.

From what I understand, the 1 root toolkit did this:

Unlock bootloader -> flash TWRP -> install SuperSU binaries for root -> done.

But with TWRP, wouldn't that allow me to install a custom ROM such as yours. AOKP JB 1 (http://aokp.co/index.php/releases/_/jellybean-build-1-r28) Maguro?

Am I write in thinking that if I were to reboot into TWRP, factory reset -> flash gapps and the AOKP JB ROM, it's pretty much the same process?

I used to think that I wanted the Stock, official, JB build, but there really isn't enough customization options there.

I had a HP Touchpad with ICS CM9, and a Droid 2 Global with CM9, and I really loved the custom ROM features there.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Xfanatic:
I used a toolkit and I think they're a great option. After I started flashing ROMS I have been on forums nonstop. I learn from others questions and resources that are available. I feel a great deal more comfortable now than I did 4 months ago when I rooted. If I have a question I will search out the answer and if I can't find it or its too difficult to understand I will ask. Also when others post a question that my limited knowledge can answer, I will. That's why this community exists. We help each other out.

I do however understand the frustration that some have with people who come here and ask the same question that has been asked a hundred times before. There is no excuse for laziness and laziness will exist with or without Toolkits. Not all people who use toolkits are unwilling to help themselves or unable to learn the process.

Just saying. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vlambrecht:
I have no issues with using manual meathods, I just thought this is most conveniant.

Now back to my original question however, with the GSM Nexus, Is AOKP my real only viable JB build for the Galaxy Nexus?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Stock JB does not work for you?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SocialReject:
Man, I've always used tool kits. If you're confident in your ability to follow directions, go for it. All this "stay away from tool kits" stuff should be taken with a grain of salt..

Just my opinion...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Petrovski80:
As long as everything goes well, toolkits are easy indeed. But if somethings screws up, most toolkit users have no clue whatsoever what they need to do to fix it (just browse a few pages of history of the Q&A forum to see what I mean). That's why lots of regular helpers here advise against them. So not a grain of salt, but with good reason.

You can also read the advice as: don't mess with something you don't understand.