yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] edsoedso:
Hi yuweng! Thanks to your instructions I went a few steps forward. I reached this stage of repacking the boot.img:

Android 'magic' header not found at start of boot.img

Checking if it exists elsewhere ...

Warning: Android header not found in boot.img (unsupported format)

Kernel found at offset 4294967295 in boot.img

od: cannot skip past end of combined input

Extracting kernel ...

Error: zImage is empty!

Extracting ramdisk ...

Error: No ramdisk folder found!

Contents of bootimg_122712_005111:

total 1

-rw-r--r-- 1 ES None 1 2012-12-27 00:51 zImage

cp: cannot stat `./original_update/boot.img': No such file or directory

Working folder found

Error: boot.img not found!

cp: cannot stat `./WORKING_tmp/boot.img': No such file or directory

---> Copy unsecure boot.img, flash it via SP Flash Tool & use

---> any Rooting software after this will work ...

---> bootimg folder will be deleted after you press enter

Press Enter to continue

What went wrong?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kenners:
i followed the updated tut and now up to the root your device with any rooting software. can someone please point me in the right direction of how to do this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Markoh76:
build 120920 rooted but no rear camera

Hi guys, thanks for the info above, I'm new to this stuff and wondered what steps I might be missing towards the end of the process.

Run the myboot.cmd, where do you run that? On the phone?

Sorry for the silly questions but I'm very frustrated with the lack of rear camera after I rooted and would love to get this thing working properly. thanks in advance

Oh - my build is 120920 also
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yuweng:
@edsoedso

i think your uploaded boot.img is corrupted...did you make a mistake at the start address, typically it should be F88000 & it should be 6,144 Kb...Try uploading & unpack it again...

@kenners

There are so many of them here on xda & also at the world wide web...Just updated that tut with links too... :D

@Markoh76

Just mention this on my last post & in the OP, especially for your H2000+, it seems that the hardware is changed every month ! You just cannot flash unsecured boot.img even if it is the same model, thats why you camera doesn't work unless it is from the same build...

myboot.cmd is an adb shell rooting script...Hopefully, with Andyle2k's backup, you'll have your camera back since you mention that it is the same build... :fingers-crossed:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bOyka8:
Hey again, I was wondering if I could do all this without even having a single default thing (ROM, recovery image etc).

Because there ain't any ROM available yet atm and I don't know how to backup my current ROM with the E3
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mega_man:
hi yuweng i followed ur tutorial of rooting mt6575 but i failed when ever i try to press the readback button at sp flash tool it says [can not pass boot rom start command via usb cable. i tried taking my battery out then connecting it give same error again and again i have all the drivers installed but still getting this error. my phone is qmobile noir A2 specs mt6575 1ghz and os 2.3.6 gingerbread plz tell me what am i doing wrong ill be very thankfull to u.. plz help me:crying:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bOyka8:
Hey mega_man, seems like we have the same issue. I'm also using a MT6575 , 1Ghz and 2.3.6 gingerbread phone (GooApple V5+). I also Uploaded the recovery.img , then modded it and tried to Download it to my phone, same error.

I've talked a lot with yuweng lately and it seems like each time I use the MT6575 scatter file, the recovery.img I get is damaged. Why? I'm trying to find out :/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yuweng:
Guys, i have updated at the OP with MTK Droid Root & Tools tut...

As said before, i have gain root access long time ago using other method, now only actually played with MDRT & found out its super easy to use... :o i actually reflash Factory ROM with no root access & root it with MDRT & it worked on all my MT657x -> 1#MT6573, 3#MT6577...:cool:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mega_man:
i followed ur V2 tutorial but still getting error is sp flash tools could pass boot rom through usb (2005).plz someone help me plzz. P.S i get that error at readback fuction.havent try the download function cuz no one in the world has been successfull in making and orginal boot.img for qmobile noir A2..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bOyka8:
$

Rooting doesn't work =(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bigrammy:
Hi I have managed to port TWRP recovery to my MTK6575 E930 S111 clone on 2.3.6 which is a super recovery (Thanks to michfood) anyway I am unsure if my recovery will work with your device or not. Can you type the following in adb shell cat /proc/mtd then post the results here it should look somthing like this.

C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell

$ cat /proc/mtd

cat /proc/mtd

dev: size erasesize name

mtd0: 00040000 00020000 "preloader"

mtd1: 000c0000 00020000 "dsp_bl"

mtd2: 00300000 00020000 "nvram"

mtd3: 00020000 00020000 "seccnfg"

mtd4: 00060000 00020000 "uboot"

mtd5: 00500000 00020000 "boot"

mtd6: 00500000 00020000 "recovery"

mtd7: 00120000 00020000 "secstatic"

mtd8: 00060000 00020000 "misc"

mtd9: 00300000 00020000 "logo"

mtd10: 000a0000 00020000 "expdb"

mtd11: 12700000 00020000 "system"

mtd12: 03c00000 00020000 "cache"

mtd13: 07f20000 00020000 "userdata"

also do you have a scatter file? also what is the screen size?

If you have the original recovery.img please pm me the link to it. Maybe I can help.

Also try this method to get recovery.img & boot.img it may or may not work but its worth a try and Thanks go to http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...es-boot-recovery-and-system-partition-images/

1.If you are using ADB, connect your device to your computer via USB, launch a command prompt window on your computer and enter the following command: adb shell

If you are using Terminal Emulator instead, just launch it on your Android phone and enter the following command and agree to grant any permissions you’re prompted for:

su

The remaining process will be the same for both ADB and Terminal Emulator.

2.Enter the following command: cat proc/mtd

3.You will get an output similar to this. Note that your result may differ from this one and you must proceed according to the output that you get, rather than the example that you see here. dev: size erasesize name

mtd0: 000a0000 00020000 "misc"

mtd1: 00480000 00020000 "recovery"

mtd2: 00300000 00020000 "boot"

mtd3: 0fa00000 00020000 "system"

mtd4: 02800000 00020000 "cache"

mtd5: 093a0000 00020000 "userdata"

4.To dump the recovery image to your SD card, make note of the first word of the line which says “recovery” at the end. It is ‘mtd1’ in case of this example but may be another entry for you.

Now use this command, replacing ‘mtd1’ with the term that applies in your case, if different:

dd if=/dev/mtd/mtd1 of=/sdcard/recovery.img bs=4096

5.Similarly, to dump the boot image to your SD card, make note of the first word of the line which says “boot” at the end, which is ‘mtd2’ in our case but may differ for you. Use this command now, replacing ‘mtd2’ with the term that is applicable in your case, if different:

dd if=/dev/mtd/mtd2 of=/sdcard/boot.img bs=4096

That’s it – you now have recovery.img and boot.img backed up on the root of your SD card.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] chokindo:
Hi all,

My tab was using overcome 2.3.1 custom. Suddenly it just boot and looping while running diceplayer.

I still can go to recovery mode CWM, and want to reinstall the ROM. The question is, how do I copy ROM zip image to sdcard root while the system is still bootloop? I have searched google and forum with no luck.

Thanks and really appreciate your kind advice.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Benzoman:
Cases like this is why I always keep a copy of the ROM I flash on the tab and a nandroid usually.

The only way I know for you to get from here to there is sammobile stock with Odin and then proceed to root and flash to where you want to be. Of course this will delete all your data. If you have things you can't lose, you might want to wait and see if others have easier and ways with no data loss.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ren2008:
Let it settle in recovery mode. Push the .zip rom via ADB.

Reboot recovery . Flash. Reboot. Enjoy.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] LynXT:
PureMiui GB by JeduRockzz

Based on cm7

Pure MIUI Port

init.d tweaks

build.prop tweaks

pp kernel 1.7

Multilanguaje (50%)

Miui apps

Miui framework

Themes does not work

etc...

Screens
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] LynXT:
RESERVED

MIUI GB Port

http://www.mediafire.com/?1q3lymdbo897qs5

Gapps

http://www.mediafire.com/?lngvm14nd4xffza

Whats Works:

All

Whats does work?

Themes MIUI
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] edinrh:
So.. isn't pure miui right?

Enviado desde mi Galaxy Nexus usando Tapatalk HD
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] LynXT:
98% say :P
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] 19idsr:
Download
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] -DarkKnight-:
Does this have any unique features?

I wanna try... delivery taking too long

Sent from the My Little Pony Official App
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] myawan:
Hmmmm another miui..........what are its added features over the others?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] LynXT:
Init.d and build.prop tweaks, other kernel

Enviado desde mi MT11i usando Tapatalk 2
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] korrectmethod:
Which MIUI version?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] HardGeek...:
more details would be much appreciated :confused: , and could you edit your first post (more info and other things ....) :o

anyway i'm downloading it right now .. :good:
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] Curiousn00b:
I dig. Any rotation lag?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] ikunalgautam:
Watz miui version??? & themes not working :mad:
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] Ferdinoptimus:
HI brother

You dont know what is MIUI...ITS FUNNY:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

READ THIS:

http://en.miui.com/a-24.html
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] heavyste92:
is there italian language?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] Andrea_Valent:
I tried it, it is not completely in Italian...
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] lipe082:
50% multilang ok but wich langyages the rom have?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] heavyste92:
and the rom, how is it?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] Andrea_Valent:
I believe that all the languages ​​of CM7...

Is very nice, quite fast but I hate the half-translation in Italian and English...
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] korrectmethod:
will try out.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] LynXT:
Users need to translate the rom completely, send me pm for those who want to help

Enviado desde mi MT11i usando Tapatalk 2
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] borchaniz:
Can someone tell me about performance?????(animation lag, benchmarcks, gaming......)(how is it without overclock an how is it with overclock)

I'm starting to love this rom before installing it
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] LynXT:
NEWS

TESTING MIUI v4.1 JB
[Galaxy Note II General] daz_2000:
Anyone fancy having a go at making sky go work for JB and the note2? Dont even bother trying to get it workimg for root!
[Galaxy Note II General] allmine1976:
Whate he said ^
[Galaxy Note II General] Lennyuk:
Never going to happen, sky's inbuilt protection is ridiculously good now. We cannot even edit the app anymore as it does a server side check for a particular signature.

Handwritten on my GT-N7100XXALIE using Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II General] jadaress1:
So were gonna have to wait another year for Sky to make it work with JB, they're so slow its ridiculous.
[Galaxy Note II General] OnePlayer:
Look at the Xbox 360 Sky Go player still hasnt had an update to change it with a metro style. I am not holding my breath.
[Galaxy Note II General] riz157:
I dont think sky are slow its just sky prefer iphone over android.
[Galaxy Note II General] Lennyuk:
No the problem is sky don't trust android users so they spend too long on trying to build protection into the apps.

Handwritten on my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II General] psx612:
SkyGo on Note

I have the original Note running ICS which I run SkyGo on using a side loaded APK.

I guess the issue is the O/S rather than device as GT-N7000 isn't a supported device either.
[Galaxy Note II General] spfraggle:
I work for Sky and I'm currently beta testing the app and it does work on both the note 2 and on jb. See my post on the themes and apps section. The current version of Sky Go in Google Play does work on the original running ICS
[Galaxy Note II General] Lennyuk:
lets not get peoples hopes up regarding root though. Sky will always block this for no legtimate reason (although they quote that it is because their content providers are worried about copyright infringement, which is nonsense as jailbroken iphones still use the same app).
[Galaxy Note II General] MSK1:
So when will it be ready.

I paid a lot of money for the note 2... And pay a lot of money to sky from the subscription.
[Galaxy Note II General] spfraggle:
I'll try to address all concerns here. I don't think Sky will ever allow the app to work on rooted devices. Not sure why though, beat in mind I work in sales, I'm only testing the app. As to when it's available, I'm not sure. It's in phase 2 of beta testing right now. Also bear in mind, Sky Go is a free app. You pay for what you get on the tv, the app is an added bonus. I will ask though about the rooting issue and as soon as I get an answer I'll post on here
[Galaxy Note II General] speedyjay:
I dont see the issue with rooting tbh....seen as though sky go is all server based (you cant hack it to get a free account etc) I dont see why they blocked rooted devices from opening the app in the first place :duh:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nitrowing:
Just tried plugging my MHL adapter in to see if the display quality is any better in comparison with my old Note....

It's not compatible. WTH??
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thor:
This is already known. Same issue when the Galaxy S3 came out. Samsung changed the pin layout and did the same on the Galaxy Note 2. So you will need to buy a new MHL adapter or you can buy an adapter for your current MHL adapter.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anonymous572:
Yes the wires are now arranged conversely. You need a new MHL adaptor or fix yours with soldering-iron.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viniss:
any clue if now the mhl is compatible with camera apps?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yatohese:
Will a MHL adapter for the S3 work with the N2?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edwinpang:
Sure
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jhc9604:
OK,

I have to pay 15 cents everytime when I receive and send text message as AT&T option.

Is there any way to avoid it with using my own tel numer and no pay 15 cents?

Thanks,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] luis12285:
change your plan
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] willajabir:
You could use Google Talk or some of the other services on the Play Store that use alternate services to send/receive text.

With google, you will use a different phone number for texting.

Some of the services will use your data plan.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
If you use the Viber app you can call and text free internationally using a data connection.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] redeuxx:
Port your number to Google Voice?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] btothec:
I am waiting for Google to get MMS working until I port.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Viber is free and works with your own number. It does free video calls to outside the US.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] HATe410:
I am using a T989 4.0.3 UVLE1 rooted, otherwise stock. **DEodexed (added .bak to systemUI.odex) and 14togglesBlue.zip MOD added

When i extract the SystemUI.apk in Root Browser i find resources/assests (images in .png format) relating to the battery, wifi/mobile data, and signal bar icons for the status bar. The stock look is a green motif/theme for the battery and gray for the other icons, but included in the files are ICS blue colored icons that i have yet to see in my status bar, these .png files are named slightly different or are in a folder that is named slightly different.

If i wanted to use the ICS Blue styled icons, which i do, would it be as easy as replacing the green icons with the blue ones and renaming them?

Root browser allows me to extract SystemUI.apk so i can manipulate the files, ie rename and copy them, then when i am finished it only allows me to .zip SystemUI.apk

Is the .zip file created "flashable"? Is there a stndard/correct way of doing this?

Thank you.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] cj360:
First off, a big thanks to CosmicDan, 7OH, and 007shark.

As otherwise I wouldn't have these two mods.

Xloud is from 007shark's UK rom for R800x. It WILL increase all system sounds. It SHOULDN'T blow your speakers unless you always have then on max volume then that's your fault. Its not needed for the track skip to work, just thought I'd share.

Download via mediafire

And music skip via volume keys, hold the volume up key for next song. Down for previous song.

Download via Mediafire

Another version of the track skip mod but the buttons are fliped function wise.

Down=next song up=previous song

Download via Mediafire
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] game_guy:
Thanks for sharing this. ^_^ I'm curious though, if stock VZW doesn't have XLoud to begin with, what makes it louder than CM9?

Also, do I need XLoud installed to use the skip track mod?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] cj360:
Not sure, I shared xloud since I just like the boost knowing my speakers are as loud as they can be.

You don't need it for the track skip I wasnt going to upload it at first but then figured other people may want it. I'll add that to the OP later.

Sent from my R800x
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] game_guy:
Alright. I flashed the button mod and it's working perfectly. I'll definitely give XLoud a try sometime. My speaker is loud enough for ringtones but when it comes to music, it could be louder.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] DubleJayJ:
--NVM-- I saw the thread for ICS.

But nice job dude. If I ever go back to GB(don't plan on it with the amazing-ness of ICS) I'm gonna end up using this mod. Stock sounds are too quiet.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Xperia Player:
And how would I remove them if I say i no longer wanted them?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] DubleJayJ:
Flash a backup.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Xperia Player:
-.- was referring to a more convenient method like deleting a system file or something of that nature.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] cj360:
If you mean the track skip replace my android.policy.jar with your old one.

Do the same for xloud but delete the files I have added. You should notice your backup won't have a few of the files in the xloud.zip just remove them.

Sent from my Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Xperia Player:
Crap I installed xloud and didn't make a back up.....x_x
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] cj360:
Well then shame on you!

Jk you can still disable it by removing the lines referring to xloud from the build.prop.

Sent from my Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Xperia Player:
sweet anyway this can be converted into an app?

Like Xperia Tweaks is an app that enables the Mobile Bravia engine, if you're not using it you can uncheck it, and even uninstall it.

Having something like that would be awesome & convenient
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] cj360:
I doubt it I just don't feel like it.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] chery2k:
Any plans on working on a 2.3.4 version of these mods? Its nice to have options.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] cj360:
Have tried flashing the current version on 2.3.4? I don't think verizon changed the policy that much. Otherwise could you upload a copy of 2.3.4's android.policy.jar and I'll make another version sometime uuh after lol.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] maddog00:
Thanks.

Can't seem to get the music skip with volume keys to work though. Music starts when it's off when I hold down the volume, but no skipping.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] cj360:
Which zip did you flash one has down volume set to rewind and the other is down to skip.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] maddog00:
I flashed the volume up as next track (kind of emulate what PlayerPro does). What music programs does this work for? It kept starting my Winamp, but not moving onto the next track. Does it work for stock?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Leraeniesh:
Will xLoud work on CM9?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] cj360:
I haven't been able to, I would like to though. atm I'm stuck here

I've tried making the xloud service pressiatant ie always on but the system wouldn't switch to the xloud_device nor route it through the speakers or headphones. If you look at sechko's paranoid android port you'll notice he has included the xloud wrapper and xloud sound libs but the system ignores them.
[Hardware Hacking General] xCaldazar:
Quick overview of what my plans are. I want to add an external touch screen interface to my android phone (Galaxy S3 in this case). I can get video output via MHL/HDMI to the screen. Hopefully within a month or so this will be out to pass my touch input back to the phone. The biggest problem I currently see is a way to press the home, menu, and back button. I know I could use up some of my screen real estate to enable on screen buttons, but would rather not. This leads me to my main question:

Has anyone used an arduino with a bluetooth shield to control an android phone? So pretty much emulating button presses (home, menu, back) via bluetooth. Most the articles/videos I find on the internet show the opposite of what I want, which would be they control devices from their phone. I do know a little of interfacing devices together, it appears bluetooth is a simple UART interface. I have worked with FPGAs and interfacing them with devices, but nothing wireless before. My arduino and Android app experience is limited, but I have scratched the surface.

If anyone has done something like this could you post the type of arduino shield you used in the process? Also I'm not sure if all the coding would be on the arduino side or if I would need some sort of android app in the background listening to the bluetooth input and redirecting particular inputs to the button press of my choice. What is going through my mind is that headset bluetooth devices usually have the ability to make button presses by bringing up the voice input apps or phone apps, but I suspect those may be pre-enable at the system level.

TLDR: Can I wirelessly press buttons on my android phone with a bluetooth enabled arduino?
[Hardware Hacking General] AdamOutler:
yes, it's possible you would have to use it like a Bluetooth keyboard. Off hand I cannot remember the key code, but there is one for home.
[Hardware Hacking General] xCaldazar:
Good to hear. I'll post my success or failure once I get the bluetooth module in and get time to tinker.