yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC One X] joewong1991:
I readin a lot on here and I read somewhere updateing with ruu updates hboot and hboot is some sort of security so updateing it could make getting s-off harder
[HTC One X] xbiggyl:
Updating the HBoot means adding more layers of security, which imo is not something we enjoy here on XDA :p

Personally, I prefer going with a custom ROM that is almost like stock (preferably ARHD) which with every update brings the improvements brought to us by HTC and even more.

Also with ARHD for example, upgrading from one version to a newer one rarely requires you to wipe all your data which is very annoying imo.
[HTC One X] iq-dot:
I've been on Custom roms since I had my phone so I had missed the OTA update for 1.xxx.11 and the 2.xx versions, now with the a big 3.xx version on the horizon, my main concern is if my Custom ROM's are not updating some critical firmware drivers and such that would have benefitted my phone.

Tbh it's still not clear to me what Custom ROM's cannot update, at first I thought it was just the HBOOT but then I read on a recent thread that apparently things like GPU drivers and other essential hardware firmware drivers may not get updated either which sounds like a big deal. Hence I was thinking with the release of 3.xx I should do an RUU install just to be sure and then go ahead to a Custom ROM.

I understand that having my HBOOT updated could mean S-OFF is harder but the way things are, it doesn't look like were any close to getting it either, who knows maybe even a future HBOOT update might have an easier S-OFF is HTC decide to relax it a bit from consumer pressure?
[HTC One X] xbiggyl:
When developers get their hands on new RUUs they base their custom Roms on them, and therefore you will get the new updates in terms of drivers and other software related things.

Also, kernels bring new improvements as they are updated, and developers also build their ROMs on these kernels. However, you can flash custom kernels separately if you find one that has additional "improvements" you like.

In short, custom ROMs that are maintained/updated regularly (ARHD is one of the best imo) is all you need to stay up to date with all the new improvements.

The only reason I ever download any RUU is in case something went wrong with my phone, and I wanted to temporarily return to stock.
[HTC One X] iq-dot:
Ah right, I was thinking more of the S-ON security restriction not letting custom ROM's fully update everything except radio, kernel and ROM but RUU's are given the full access to update everything?
[HTC One X] BenPope:
I don't think there is consensus on what can be updated and what cannot.

Here's my take: an OTA has access to everything, as does an RUU, but the point is that they flash signed images, and the phone will allow signed images to be flashed (subject to matching CID, etc.).

It's possible to flash kernel with the boot.img, and also possible to flash kernel modules, which means that drivers can be updated.

It's possible to flash "radios" (often as part of the ROM), and there is an app to get updated RILs, so it would seem that the RIL has not been confused with the radio. However, since the bootloader appears to get the radio version from a text file, rather than the radio, there's some doubt as to whether the radio is really updated (since the bootloader disagrees).

Obviously we can unlock and gain access to flashing unsigned recovery, boot (kernel/ramdisk) and ROM images.

Outside of this, it's not impossible that there are areas of the phone that still require flashing of signed images, such as for firmware updates of other bits of hardware not previously mentioned (speculatively: lower level bits of "radio", cpu microcode, gpu firmware, etc.), which may or may not be flashable with an RUU (or maybe even an OTA). However, there is nothing in an RUU that cannot be done with tools we already have, so if there was a "fastboot flash cpu_microcode" option, somebody would have found it. I haven't looked at full list of fastboot commands, but I don't recall coming across anything like that.
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
There are some parts of the firmware/drivers that custom ROMs cannot change so flashing an RUU first does have it's benefits to get a true experience of a custom ROM
[HTC One X] BenPope:
Do you know what, specifically?
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
I don't, no, it's just a personal preference I suppose. I updated to the 2.17 RUU (UK unbranded) and then went onto a custom ROM based on the same RUU so I know everything is compatible. Whether it has any real affect I don't know but seeing as Mike used to have 'firmware' packages for other HTC handsets it would lead me to believe he would with the One X if we had S-OFF
[HTC One X] BenPope:
...there are a lot of masked partitions, eh? Who knows.
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
A lot of the partitions were listed in the S-OFF thread but as to what they actually contain/do is open to discussion - it could be a custom ROM it's own is enough but without S-OFF we'll never really know
[HTC One X] xbiggyl:
Have you read anywhere of any improvements offered exclusively by RUUs or you're simply speculating?

I know some partitions (that appeared to be in the HOX) are not accessible by Custom Roms, but has anyone ever claimed to have experienced an improvement in any way by flashing an RUU that people flashing custom Roms haven't?
[HTC EVO 3D] 1iwilly:
ok i know that AOSP=stock plain rom which guys built from nothing fancy about AOSP.

then there is GB=ginger bread which seems to be the best and most stable

then you have the MIUI to me seems to laggy. haven't wasted my time with it.

ICS a tad stubborn can't add apps from other roms non ics

my question is how do i know when the rom is AOSP or SENSE.

if i'm not mistaken you can have a GB-sense rom.??

or just a all sense rom.?? thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] ZWYATT:
GB = Android 2.3

ICS = Android 4.0

Sense is a HTC custom launcher for Android.

The Rom description will tell you whether or not it is sense based.

Flashing between GB and ICS is gonna be tough unless you are s-off. ICS and GB require different sets of firmware.

sudo passwd root
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
Well, not necessarily different firmwares, just certain hboot versions. I'm running the latest firmware and hboot 1.4. I am able to run any ROM unless it has the latest kernel (which requires 1.58). Changing hboot does require s-off though, so I highly recommend it.

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[HTC EVO 3D] 1iwilly:
is there any gain or diff from been hboot1.4 compare to hboot 1.50 with s-off
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
This thread talks about hboots: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1817513

As far as I know, there isn't a difference between using 1.4 and 1.5 with s-off when it comes to ability to flash ROMs and kernels. I use 1.4 because I don't want to rock the boat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sn1p3r6992:
My girlfriend just got a galaxy s3 coming from a nexus.I keep her up to date with rooting and romming. I currently have my friend on aokp for his at&t gs3. But what is the most stable option for her Verizon gs3 as of now? I have been looking through comments and seen lots of different responses. She definitely wants aosp instead of ****wiz. Maybe even a themed touchwiz rom if no aosp are that stable. Any input would GREATLy be appreciated. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blestsol:
Please please please browse general and the question sub forums... It's been asked repeatedly.

Edit :Wait you've read through the other threads to see comments?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sn1p3r6992:
I've seen people post about not having mms, data drops, nfc not working. I was just curious. I thought general section was for post like these?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blestsol:
Q and A is for questions AFAIK. I can dig being curious but there's been like three of this same topic within a few days. Same people will pop in saying synergy, aokp like in the other threads.

*shrug*
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fr8cture:
Look at my signature :), Its like stock JB with Tablet mode option and is the some stable JB rom ive seen so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] con247:
If stability is top on he priority list I would recommend not using an AOSP rom. However, do this:

1) Apex launcher w/ Jellybean Icon theme

2) Holo Locker (Jellybean lockscreen for ICS)

3) Replace touchwiz mms w/ AOSP mms apk
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fastmikey1969:
Saw this on Reddit. Not for our phones but this gives hope than an official Jellybean is being worked on

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/zc0cv/sense_45_with_jelly_bean_test_ruu_leaked_for_the/
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fr0st420:
Football is the ****. I wish we got leaks for our phones.

Sent from my EVO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BrianBaker:
Very cool.. It shows progress and that makes me happy.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SoraX64:
I'm reading in that thread that the system portion is corrupt, so it doesn't seem like it's going to be usable for anything.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] neoshi:
Dang how did we go from Sense 4.1 to 4.5 so quickly? lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kujila:
Is it android 4.1 or 4.0.4? strictly a sense update?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
Jellybean is 4.1.1
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rxpert:
*we* didnt go to sense 4.5
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SoraX64:
HTC tends to update Sense when it updates the Android version.

For example, I'm quite sure that the Evo Shift went from Sense 1 to Sense 2.1 when it got updated to Gingerbread, and the Evo 3D got updated from Sense 3.0 to Sense 3.6 when it updated to ICS.

It'll probably be much the same as Sense 4.0/4.1 but it'll have more JB features.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
Since this is a jb thread I think sprint is doing a better job w updates. Reason I'm lead to believe this is I just got the update for jb on my gn meanwhile the vzw doesn't have anything official. So as long as sprint does a good job with approving it i think we will see jb by November as long as htc doesn't drag ass. It took 29 days from the one x getting updated to 4.0.4 to us getting it which is a rather quick turn around Imo.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] eXplicit815:
"I'm as hard as a diamond in an ice storm..." -Ricky Bobby
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] xboxfanj:
You guys can probably port it. If the nexus s and galaxy s devices can port ics sense 4 from the tegra3 one x, you guys should be able to. Just plop the proprietary files in and change the build.prop and cm10 kernel and you should be set :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] moses2303:
And then there's this... Our phones are about to be knocked off the top slot:(

http://tinyurl.com/c6mka9a

I wonder if that ruu was actually meant for the One x+ and that's why no one could get it to work.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] atlgator:
I'm sorry, but Filet Mignon with Sense is still Sense.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TorxT3D:
im ready!! for some jelly bean babyyy!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] eXplicit815:
This ARTICLE has a nice little tidbit of information in it:

I don't care if HBoot 1.15 isn't cracked before it's released, I'll still take that update.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Gumby63:
So I attempted to port a sense 4.5 ROM based on 4.0.4, not 4.1.1 and it's stuck at the bootanimation and I cant get logcat going to fix anything :(

Really want to see the changes from 4.1 to 4.5.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Vysse:
For those wondering about the jump from 4.1 to 4.5 this is standard programming practice. This shows there were 4 minor revisions between the two. Those can be anything from adding or removing base apps to fixes or features added in. It is up to the developer to make decisions of what makes for a major upgrade.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Deleted member 4144635:
I agree. I am not concerned with minor changes to Sense. In some cases you won't want to update anyway because of compatibility with kernel or other reasons.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] thatspeedykid:
I installed Clockworkmod recovery on my galaxy s3 but for some reason it wont lt me boot into it, i only get the android recovery so i am not able to root my phone help?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mynlal:
Uncheck Autoreboot in Odin. and once odin is completed just take your battery out and boot straight in recovery.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] thatspeedykid:
and then i go into recovery holding volume up, home and power right?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] willham:
Yep but make sure to let go of power when you see the Samsung logo
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] agentdude:
are you the jellybean leak?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] thatspeedykid:
no i havent been able to root it yet.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] motzilotzi:
Want a theme or mod for jelly bean all in black for basic apk's like sms/mms' keyboard' google play' & the others. Find custom roms but is not what i search.. if someone have time for answer.. go! 10x

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] danarama:
I get all those apps themed from here:

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/29460-inverted-inverted-g-apps-update-8-25-google-plus-311-googlemusic-43609-talk-play-store-3817/
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imy95:
As it says above, I just installed GingerZaraki on my X8 and now it's stuck in a bootloop on the Alfs-8 kernel logo screen. I've tried reinstalling Zaraki from the CWM recovery menu to no avail.:(
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chris95X8:
You didn't follow the instructions!

Here:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imy95:
I just tried again by following the instructions, still the same problem. I even tried flashing the kernel again using flashtool. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.:confused:

I've got alfs 8a installed.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imy95:
Help!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lily48:
Remove SD card on first boot then after it's completely booted, insert the SD... Reboot... It works.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imy95:
Tried that. Still not working.:crying:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lily48:
Have you tried formatting the everything /system /data /cache /sdext after flashing Alfs-v08 before installing GZR?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imy95:
Yes, just tried everything again, still stuck on boot loop. It get's to the kernel screen and stops, then after a while the green LED blinks and it restarts and then it carries on with the same thing again and again.:confused:

EDIT: Haven't tried formatting /system yet, will try it now.

EDIT 2: That hasn't worked either.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nazz.rule:
Download the kernel(Alfs v08a CM7) and the latest GZR again.After that,follow the instruction to install the ROM in GZR thread.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laufersteppenwolf:
the same for me...tryed to install v08 -> bootloop, tryed to install v06 -> bootloop, reflashed kernel -> bootloop, flashed nAa-14 and v06 -> booted, but laggy/stuck in setup-wizard, flashed alfs 08a ->bootloop...

so i've gone back to GDX...
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imy95:
I think I've found the solution here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1345902&page=3

So I hope it'll work now.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imy95:
Woohoooo!!! I was finally able to install GingerZaraki after trying from scratch. I had to install stock ROM again, 015 baseband again, CWM recovery using X8 toolbox, alfs v8a kernel and then GingerZaraki, making sure to follow the instructions in the ROM's thread carefully. Thanks to everyone for their help.:D
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pator57:
Hi All recently i saw i have viruses on my willy with viruscan.So do you know an good antivirus app for our phone ?
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slymobi:
For viruses on your willy I would recommend CONDOMS after a much needed visit to the clinic :)

R.V.3
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scratch0805:
http://www.esti2.org.uk/
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MacGyver Jack:
You guys :p:rolleyes:
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .xxx.:
Another topic of the same kind. Anyways as usual have to reply to it.

First of all, android doesnt have viruses as far as i know. There are 1 or 2 reported but are completely harmless. Yeah, malwares are there.

Prevention from malwares can be- you should know what you are downloading and from where. Use apps like pdroid/lbe security and droidwall to limit the access of app. This is the best thing you should do to prevent something called malwares. AND BTW, ONCE AGAIN I AM TELLING, ANTIVRUS ISNT NEEDED ON ANDROID, IT SLOWS OUR SYSTEM LIKE HELL :/ :)

Sent from Hell!!
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wasimk32:
ROFL :D
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johny_pg1:
I used the couple of antiviruses and programs like that but they only slowed down my phone and i wouldnt recommend them at all.

Cheers :D
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pator57:
Go in the sea with tour clinic! Not that viruses (sylli ) .
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex_GP:
As for a serious reply I would recommend Avast.

I didn`t really care for the antivirus, but for the anti-theft options. AV seemed to do it`s job, but I didn`t encounter any viruses.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eventcom:
oh, I know at least of two that aren't harmless: the flash-once-a-day-virus and the try-out-highly-experimental-stuff-trojan :D

But you won't need any antivirus software to avoid them - just stay away from xda :rolleyes:

Swyped from my HTC Wildfire (Buzz)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .xxx.:
Hahaha.. sense of humour ;) those viruses are attacked on my phones so often that if I go to to customer service they reject my phone for servicing XD mentioned viruses are just too dangerous :D everyone is scared into the people working at customer service.

Sent from Hell!!
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hs058052:
I always knew that antivirus for android [linux] is not necessary :laugh:

Since you know what you're doing :p and you have in mind that nowadays nothing is 100% secure even with antivirus :p
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] desktopfusion:
Avast antivirus looks good, especially for the Anti-theft part. I hope it tackles known malware though. :confused:
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pator57:
Ok tnks for the report bro .
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] theprogram1:
How do you add the description that is showed while installing rom in clockworkmod recovery to state what is going on throughout the installation? Also is their a way to fix the camera in rom ports?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] snoopy1e11:
Gotta ask questions in the general section. U will get all the help you need there
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] masterofthedamned:
id say try using the "echo" command and for the camera, other than using stock driver file i dont think you can, as driver source hasent ben released iirc
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Beastmode:
1.Updater-script.

2. Camera works on my port of jugg what doesn't work is camcorder

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If helped don't be afraid to hit the thanks button ;) it doesn't bite lol
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] theprogram1:
How did you get the camera to work on your port? i tried using both the port's driver and the original drivers it just doesn;t work.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] theprogram1:
Do you guys know the name of the camera drivers?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DjaiGM:
Hey guys :D

The title does allready say^^ Wich is the best gaming rom for gameloft games on x10?

I tested many roms also the Techdevils Gaming rom but there are some games wich do not work.

On other roms do all games work but the performance is not good.

Can somebody tell me wich rom is the best for that? and also i mean free roms xD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WizzoPhoenix:
Ok, i have Samsung Galaxy S II ( GT-I9100 )

i found this ROM for it : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1857706

the XperienS2 2.0.2...

ok i downloaded the ROM, the gapps

put them in the internal memory, tried to flash, and what i got was:

Installation Starting

assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "

i9100g" || getprop("ro.build.product") == i9100

g" || getprop("ro.product.device") -- "GT

-I9100G" || getprop("ro.build.product") == GT-I

9100G"

E:Error in /emmc/XperianS2_2.0.2.zip

(Status 7)

Installation Aborted.

ive googled around for like 3 days... and tried everything i can.. i flashed a stock ICS ROM... i tried to flash it with Siyah kernel, with Dorimanx kernel, dont wanna work, i tried changing the device's name in build.prop, tried in both the mobile's, and the ROM's build.props, doesnt want to work, i deleted 2 lines in the update.script, and then it finally installed, but now it doesnt boo t:crying: its stuck in the yellow triangle... i can access recovery and download mode though...

i have flashed over 30 ROMs and this has never happened to me, i dont know what to do... i thought maybe the ROM itself isnt working.. but many people have it working.

can anyone help me with this? :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smoky:
It's i9100 G rom and not i9100 ;)

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kakebake:
This ROM is for gt-i9100g, and u have the gt-i9100. U may have bricked your device.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smoky:
Did you try to use Odin to flash another rom?

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 4038153:
Impressive. It kept telling you that your device was incompatible, so instead of heeding the warning, you edited the script manually to tell it that you know better.

Words fail me.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rete:
This is a ROM for your phone that is similar:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30807775
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cenobite_:
Omg. You really did this to yourself. If you can access download mode maybe you can flash a correct ROM.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] J0k4r:
Someone here who can post a link to a working xperiens2 rom for i9100?

The "thread was moved to section of s3" or so but i have an s2!

Thanks in advance :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mway5096:
My vibrant will not turn on whatsoever, no water damage, and warm battery when plugged in.

When I took it apart, I noticed a tear in the little brown strip which connects the power button to the board. The tear is about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way across the strip.

Would this be cause for inoperative phones? If so, could I somehow order the part and replace it myself?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exel:
If you plug it in and it doesn't turn on (No Vibrant splash, battery charging animation, etc.), it's not just your power button/strip.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reg442:
I'm pretty much a lurker on here, but I've been searching and can't find any thing that helps. Here is what I got, it started with eternity 8.4 when I would take a pic from any camera app in the dark the flash would come on them the pic would take after the flash was out, and only on instagram my ffc camera would take the pic but when it would be displayed it would be blurred. I recently replaced my LCD because I forgot it was on my lap when I jumped out of my truck, anyway, I am currently running the ics leak and still have the same problem, any suggestions.. I've tried clearing cashe fixing permissions, even uninstalling the system app and reinstalling. Even went all the way back to a back up from 1-2-12.. still no go.is my camera dead?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] matthew2582:
We have a circle with an 'i' icon crossed through in 8.9 ICS status bar - what is it represent?

see image: http://techbuzznow.com/Galaxy-Tab-Icon-in-status-bar.jpg

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
It means you have notifications disabled. Check that the notifications widget is green in the control area. You'll need to swipe to make ithe widget visible.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] matthew2582:
Many thanks!