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[Nexus 7 General] wh1stler:
Had a similar issue to this over the weekend after not charging for 2 days and the battery going dead. I let it sit on the original charger overnight and for some reason it did not charge. It kept booting and shutting down once it booted due to a low battery warning. It eventually got to the point where the screen would go to fuzzy lines and light but no boot.

To finally get it working I did a combination of a few things but don't actually know what got it going.

Put it on a different (kindle) charger and let it sit for an hour or 2, did several hard resets holding both just the power and also the up/down volume and power all at the same time for up to 60 plus seconds. I switched back to the stock charger and did an additional hard boot by holding just the power for 30+ seconds and it started booting and charging.

I did however put it on the charge again last night and noticed this morning it was still at half battery and didn't get a charge. I ended up putting it on a mifi charger this morning and it's charging again so don't know what is up with the stock charger. Also, have all the latest updates to 4.2 as far as I know as there have been charging issues reported with earlier versions...
[Nexus 7 General] Foggy79:
Try this, it just saved my device:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rachit2588:
I would like to know when we keep our put our razr into boot mode (volup+voldown+power) there are various options available,

if someone could please explain the following modes and how to use it would be great, some difference between AP and BP.?

>BP SBF FLASH?

>BP ONLY

>BP HW DIAG & BOOT AP

>BP TOOLS
[Motorola Droid RAZR] 85gallon:
I put in the one I know. LOL
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rachit2588:
yea thats smart, :p ... but still I would like to know.!!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] SAJdroid:
SBF mode is akin to the old bootloader menu and loads firmware in a different format from a single file using a service software utility

AP Fastboot is the new bootloader menu for loading firmware via the command line fastboot interface. This is where the firmware is flashed as discreet image files.

BP tools contains hardware diagnostic and repair options and are used to repair your dead phone with aid of specific software , ( usually they first dowgrade your boot version and then proceed with other instals) you get options like repair , testpoint etc , USB BP bypass etc.. I dont have much info on this as its used by your moto service centre.

As far as you are concerned you will be using the AP fastboot mode when ur phone is totally bricked to flash your fastboot files..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rachit2588:
Thanks for a good info. Need more details on BP tools.?

Yea SBF format...I am using that for my MB525. Wonder why they discarded this format for razr:confused:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] SAJdroid:
BP tools , even I am trying to find out more info..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] listallmobiles:
bp tools

I downgraded my HD to the 4.0.4 thinking the reason why the phone wouldn't install the QC Interface because it was on 4.1.1, not the case tho this phone still will not install the drivers, Tried a virtual port with the phone being connected in MPT connections, still can't connect to a serial port, the device is in Usb debugging, tried booting into reg mode, then back into bp tools nothing, guess the next search is for a HD Rom that may have the bp tools compiled into it.. Any help appreciated.

thanks !!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lethalboy:
Hello,

I'm considering getting the N4 on T-mobile by buying it at regular price (no contract with them). I don't have any account with them, I only want the phone.

My question is.. they obligate you to get a prepaid plan? and the phone is factory unlock? (the same as the play store one)

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stryder5:
There's been multiple threads about this. The phone is same as the Play Store.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eksasol:
You mean to tell me the PlayStore is not shipping to Puerto Rico?

All (GSM) Nexus devices are sold unlocked by default. If you buy it full price you aren't obligated to any contract, its the point of paying full price. However, the last time I tried paying full price at a T-Mobile store they force me to buy a $50 "one-time one-month" service package, which I promptly rejected.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kurigowa:
That's what I did. Same as play store. Had to get some kind of plan and their standard prepaid plans were 50/60/70. I wanted to use the $30 Tmo plan and couldn't do that in store so I did pay per day. They required at least a $10 minimum on the daily plans which came out to 3 days of service after which I swapped Sim cards went online and signed up for $30 Tmo
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] briansuperduper:
What did you do about your number? Don't you need to be a new customer for the $30 deal?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sotorious:
I bought mine from T-Mobile for the extra hundred so I can get it sooner.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DeMi-GoD:
Since I discovered some scratches on the metal bezel around the camera, I'm returning it to att tomorrow. They told me I have 14 days to return it and get a refund. They also said if it's defected they will swap it out. If it tell them I found scratches do you think they will give me a different one? Also, I have the gray one right now. I'm unsure if I should get another gray one or get a white one. What do you guys think?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] onthezone:
My grey one does not have scratches on it, but ask them to look at the phone before swapping out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] KentuckyHouse:
IMO, you should get a different model of phone. I mean that seriously and I'm not giving you flack like others have in your other thread. It's obvious the smallest imperfection on your phone bothers you, so you should get one that isn't as prone to scratches.

I can't imagine your reaction if you ever dropped your phone with no case on it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] antiochasylum:
And you had to start a new thread to inform us of this?

Return it and be done. Stop trying to get justification from us.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Papa Smurf151:
thread closed. Use original thread you started for this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] longboardskier:
A couple months ago I decided to root my phone (first time). Everything went well using the RootDebugFS in Windows method. I ran rootchecker after rebooting a couple times and it checked out fine.

About a week ago one of my root apps (Quickboot) started to just freeze my phone when I tried to do a quick reboot using it. After trying rebooting the old way and doing a battery pull, I ran rootchecker just to see, and low and behold it says I'm not rooted anymore. The strange thing is that other functions that require root (tasker enabling GPS when firing up Maps and disabling it on exit for example) still work just fine.

I haven't done any of the OTA updates since I rooted, so I can't imagine why it would unroot like that...

I'm not running any roms or anything, only did the root and stopped.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] longboardskier:
Bump
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kintwofan:
Go into the super user app and update your binaries..... That might fix it.

Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse Touchwiz
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] longboardskier:
I just tried that and it failed. It was already up to date, but I tried updating it anyways. A popup from Superuser came up and said " Superuser has been denied superuser permissions".

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Coupon questions:

1) Have you installed a custom recovery?

2) Do you still have that custom recovery installed? Could you check real quick and tell us if CWM or TWRP is installed.

I ask because if you didn't install a custom recovery then an OTA can still be pushed to your phone successfully without your having actively approved it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] longboardskier:
I have not installed a custom recovery. The only thing I did was root. I wasn't aware they could still push it without approval. I do not have CWM or TWRP installed.

I'm a little confused on how some root functions still work when rootchecker says I'm not rooted...?

Anyways, what do I have to do from here? Thanks for your help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Well how about this, could you download a root app that you do not currently have installed and see if that fails to be given root access? Maybe "Adfree" or "Titanium Backup" then open the app.

Aside from this, what you need to do are the following:

1) re-root using the Debugs root tool you used. All of the existing official Verizon updates can be rooted with the same tool: VRALF2, VRALG1, VRALG7, VRALHE. For example, you should be on VRALHE right now, just run the tool like before and you're rooted again.

2) Install a custom recovery. You can download "EZ Recovery" from the Play Store then install ClockWorkMod 6 (CWM for short).

3) At this point you should be all set. You can boot into your custom recovery by turning off your phone then hold: power button, home button, and volume Up OR by using EZ Recovery and pressing "Reboot Recovery." I strongly encourage you to perform a nandroid backup while in your custom recovery so that you have something to restore to if you have serious issues from day to day use. However, we do have a wonderful program called Odin to restore you to factory settings in case you ever need another more thorough method.

Verizon (or any carrier) OTA's will fail if you have a custom recovery installed. OTA's will prompt to download but now they will immediately fail to install because they require you to have stock firmware AND stock recovery. This may be why you are in the situation.

**Optional** If you eventually want to flash roms/kernels then you will need to unlock your bootloader using EZ Unlock v1.2. This is more of a step if you eventually want to flash roms/kernels, but completely unnecessary if you want to remain stock rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] longboardskier:
Awesome I will try all that a little later when I have more time and let you know how it goes. Thank you so much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] longboardskier:
That worked! I went and did the backup through CWM as well. Thinking about flashing a JB rom now. I'll read up on that a bit. Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Sorry for the late reply, I was at work. Awesome, I'm glad that worked for you! Before you flash any roms:

1) unlock your bootloader using EZ unlock v1.2. You can download that specific file from the GSIII section of the Rootzwiki website.

2) backup your IMEI using the Comprehensive IMEI Backup thread in the GSIII xda dev section. You must be unlocked AND rooted.

In order to flash roms/kernels you must be unlocked and rooted for them to successfully install. Otherwise, you will run into issues. When you've unlocked once then you are all set to flash roms/kernels!

Good luck and feel free to post your results.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] crackerhacker:
Not trying to step on your toes snoop but I thought it might be important to state when you install easy unlock 1.2 DO NOT allow it to automatically update or do a manual update through the play store because the new version is having issues of keeping the boot loader unlocked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Very true statement!

I will say this though, if you sideload it (like above) then it will not show up in the Play Store unless that's changed on these recent Play Store updates.

By all means feel free to comment or correct me anytime! I try to be thorough when helping others but I forget things just like anyone else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] crackerhacker:
Unsure about others but I side loaded it and it shows up in my play store. I actually had to uninstall it twice because it was on auto update and when I installed 1.2 it updated to 1.4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Hmm, well that is inconvenient and clearly I was wrong haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] darkhawk3383:
This may be a noob question, but once you unlock it shouldn't matter and you can uninstall correct? I had 1.4 installed and agree it was a pain but managed to get unlocked after several tries, haven't used it since I first unlocked it though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Feel free to delete EZ Unlock once you've successfully unlocked. No harm will come to your device if it's deleted.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hah2110:
Anyone using any apps like setcpu to get some better battery life during screen use? I get phenomenal standby and voice call time but not screen time
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Notrega:
This is relevant to my interests...

Sent from my XT907 Scorpion_Mini
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] quinten96:
After having many problems rooting my xperia t james bond phone, I decided making a noob-ready tutorial on how to root the xperia t and probably other phones aswell.

No technical stuff, just follow the steps and you will be rooted in no time.

I did this with:

android version 4.0.4

build 7.0.A.3.195

So the very first thing you should do is unlocking your bootloader. Sony has made their own tutorial on how to do this, but It can be a little complicated. Im gonna link you to it and to a videp which explains it very well. I prefer the video myself.

http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e1DYnoxUm0

After that you will need to unlock recovery mode. You can do this in 2 ways but I prefer the easy one.

The easy one is:

Installing a custom kernel with recovery mode integrated in it.

Use this link to download the kernel or go to the forum thread where I found it:

http://www.mediafire.com/?n4v89r2fvri2wlb

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1922925

Now that you've got the kernel with recovery mode integrated downloaded, we need to flash/install it into the phone.

You need to do this via flashtool. That's atleast the easiest I think.

You can download flashtool from the following website:

http://androxyde.github.com/

Install it. If you have problems installing the drivers for flashtool, you can use this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOC57DfI1zo

Now you need to make sure your phone is on and connected to your pc.

Open flashtool and click on the thunderbolt in the upper left corner.

Select fastboot mode.

Now select "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB)"

Wait for it to reboot. There should be a blue light turned on, on your phone.

Now look at your pc screen again. Click on "Select Kernel To Flash"

Select the kernel that I Gave you in the beginning of the tutorial.

Wait for it to install and your mobile probably reboot etc. untill it is on.

Now download Superuser zip file : https://rapidshare.com/#!download|939p5|3415386268|Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip|1324|0|0

Place the Superuser zip file on your mobile phone memory card or internal memory.

Now Turn off your phone completely.

Now we are gonna go into recovery mode to install Superuser.

There are several ways to do this but the one I use is holding both the volume buttons down and then holding the power button aswell.

(I did this when my phone was connected from my pc) or you use this video (skip to 3:31)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fMk0PhA_qc

It should boot into recovery mode. You can use the volume buttons to go up and down and the power button to select. Browse to the sdcard for the superuser.zip file and install it. (the most easy part).

Now go back to the start screen of recovery mode and select reboot into system.

Done, you have now got a fully rooted xperia T lt30p

Please tell me if I missed something. My first post ever lol

This post helped me alot:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1903137
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Many thanks for your input here, but it is just a replication of the all in one thread instructions.

Also, to enter recovery mode you just need to press the volume up button when the purple led appears at boot up, you dont need to press all 3 buttons.

Also, you can download the SuperSU.apk directly from the market instead of flashing it in recovery.

Never the less, this is quite comprehensive and i have linked it to the all in one thread.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] quinten96:
Yea, I know it's just recycled stuff but it is just for a nooby that doesen't know how to do stuff. I had like 10 tabs opened trying to root my xperia t.

This brings that number down lol
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Well its certainly nice to see someones first post as a contibution rather that just asking for questions when the information is already out there.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tactics119:
If your bootloader is locked, to root, just use this, tested and working with a LOCKED bootloader on the Xperia T firmware 7.0.A.1.303 :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

;):D
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] enrique71:
Doesn't work on .195
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
This method only works on the older firmware, as is mentioned several time in the all in one thread. If you have updated to the newer firmware 7.0.A.3.*** then THERE IS NO METHOD TO ROOT PHONE WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tactics119:
My apologies, just learning the sony ropes, so to speak, I've come across from the Optimus 3D (free upgrade to Xperia T) my O3D is now running Xbsall's I.C.S. port.

Now I'm rooted on my current firmware, can I upgrade to the latest Xperia T firmware and if so how? As I've said, I'm a sony noob, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Update via SUES or PCCompanion if your firmware has the official update. If not you can still upgrade via flashtool, just read the all in one thread. All information is there.

However, if you update the only way to root is unlock your bootloader.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tactics119:
Thanks fella, updating to 195 via pc companion now, it wouldn't update to 195 when I wasn't rooted.

Many thanks.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Thats irrelevant.

Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.

Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tactics119:
Yes it says bootloader can't be unlocked in my service menu, however the phone is now updating via pc companion.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
OK, then you will not be able to root.

If you want a rooted phone please read the all in one thread and ask questions there isnstead of hijacking this thread. I will help you there
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tactics119:
Will do. Sorry. I'm new to Sony. Be gentle. lol:p
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] quinten96:
Can you tell me what doesen't work?? What part of the tutorial?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
I think he is replying to the post above his that suggest using the method for the old firmware and he is pointing out that it wont work on the .195 firmware which is the title of your OP
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tactics119:
No, it's relevant, with all due respect, why didn't my 303 firmware accept updates until it was rooted?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
coincidence, official updates do not rely on root status.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mrgfarr:
many thanks. Was devastated when I had to send my 3 week old T back,

am a partial noob here and worked fine on the latest version of the phone software. :good:
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
This firmware can now be rooted without unlocking the bootloader, read post 2 of the All in one thread (Q&A section) to find instructions..
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] enrique71:
Instructions aren't clear.. Flash a .195 ROM through CWM on rooted .303? How does this maintain root?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
1. flash a 303 firmware (If you are already on it, no need)

2. Root phone.

3. Install cmw for for locked bootloader.

4. Install my 195 rom

Done
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] buzdygan:
so i have done everything as written in instruuctions, it worked, then i used enhanced battery managment in options, or something similiar to this, not sure if that's how it's called in english version, and short after my phone started rebooting and now there is nothing i can do to prevent this, any ideas if i can do anything ? it shows up lockscreen, and then reboots again, is the service the only option ? please help

EDIT: pressing power + vol+ i managed to turn it off, and now repairing through the pc companion, treat my case as a warning.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] spflo:
Hi,

I tested the 195 update installed with update services. The bootloader has been updated as well. It was not possible to root the device with the locked bootloader. The reason I identified is the folder /data is no longer accessible in fw 195 so the restore-trick was not able to not copy data to /data.

With 195 I had problems with the camera app hanging with forced closing so I downgraded to 303 again. did anybody experience foced closing with the camera app?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Old news, there is a workaround though

I didnt. I dont remember it being a well known or reported bug.

Greg
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

Just buy my Xperia T yesterday with .330 firmware...i ROOT the phone with byn4ry toolkit

And just after did an OTA update (40Mb)...AND KEEP THE ROOT :)

So if you want ROOT the .195 with locked bootloader...just downgrade...ROOT...and do an OTA update ;)

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] jkr284:
OK i didnt realise i was on .195 with a locked bootloader which cant be unloakced......how do i downgrade to .303?

thanks
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
flash a 303 firmware in flashtool.

You can find the 303 firmware from the all in one thread in my signature, and the links to flashtool in there as well
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] eawert:
Does it make a difference which .303 rom you are going to flash to get an OTA update? Cause I'm already on .303 rom, but I can't get an OTA update. I only have a notification that there's an update by using the computer. If I do that I would loose root.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
Yes you will lose root.

Yes it makes a difference on which 303 you are on, updates are not realeased at the same time for different carriers and different regions.

You can either wait until OTA is released for you, or look in the all in one thread from my signature on how to update to a stock based 195 rom and retain root.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
try the OTA ROOT with the .303 GENERIC FIRMWARE: http://uploaded.net/file/d8vm74rg ;)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] windmoon:
Thank you for your information

But I have a questions

OTA keep Root I success before, but I haven't post it

Due to I found that, this is not the ture Root, If the root need access /system

Then the phone will reboot

Have you try to update the superuser or use RE move the /system files or del the /system files

will your phone reboot???

Coz I tried 20times, and I can't root on .303 use with bin4ry root, use this one click root is unable to OTA update

OTA will restart on the 2nd spot, and then update failure

Waiting for your reply~

Thanks~~
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] black97one:
Hello,

Your phone reboot because you use the wrong toolkit...

You must use V13 or uper...fixing the system mount reboot!

By changing the "ric" file in /system/bin

If you have already update to 195 move it manually with ROOTexplorer ;)

Envoyé depuis mon LT30p avec Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] windmoon:
@o@" If so, I may try my 21times to FTF then root then OTA

and where is the "ric" file I need to move?

Or I use the V13 for root then OTA???

As my remember, I have tried V13 before, but OTA is failure, but I can't sure that

What is your suggestion??

Thanks~~
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
updating OTA will keep root because it does not format system, it just adds / replaces files.

As reported confirmed to me by Bin4ry