yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmstlist:
Overall, no matter what you do, a smart enough thief could blank your hardware by flashing a stock image in fastboot. There is really no way to protect against that. I don't think a PW protected recovery is available, but if it were the thief could flash over that too.

Tools like Cerberus rely on thieves being ignorant enough to not try very hard. The extra features for rooted users provide protection against thieves who have a bit less ignorance - you can have Cerberus install itself to the system partition so that an on-device factory reset won't remove it. But there is no perfect genius-proof solution, as a smart enough thief can overwrite everything including Cerberus.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AN7Z:
That's quite sad to hear.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flippingout:
I am trying to figure out how to change the volume steps on the Note 10.1. I listen to music through a bluetooth speaker at work and one thing that annoys me is the volume is either off or too loud. The steps are too far apart.

In MMuzzy's Galaxy Nexus ROM he modified the volume steps to 30 (probably a bit excessive) but I liked the fine control that allowed. Is there a way to modify the volume steps on the Note 10.1?

Thanks :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 4 General] cc999:
I d/led from Google server the 4.22 file. Used the fastboot method to flash.

Wiped everything before the flash.

When I goto:

Phone

Dial *#*#4636#*#*

at menu select WDMCA and then select preferred network type

Select LTE/GSM/CDMA

The LTE/GSM/CDMA option is still there. I thought it was disabled in the

4.22 firmware? Maybe the FULL flash keeps it as opposed to the update zip?

CC
[Nexus 4 General] AnonymousPenguin:
Try selecting it. It changes to WCDMA preferred.
[Nexus 4 General] cc999:
ok

select it it goes to the lte option, when I come back to check WCDMA preferred. You are correct.

CC
[Nexus 4 General] crachel:
This has been discussed in the various LTE threads.

Closed
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joho5:
Are there any custom roms that you can flash from custom recovery that will update the rom, bootloader, and radio?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Only if you flash a rom that is newer than the one you have, like flashing from stock or custom 4.2.1 to custom 4.2.2 rom.
[HTC Sensation] buju001:
Deleted!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMillerNL:
http://developer.android.com/index.html
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rangizingo:
Thank You!

Much thanks! I've been itching to get my feet wet, I've gotten good at flashing (yeah yeah, I'm still a noob I know) and have been dying to find somewhere to start. Thanks both of you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alexanderbeldan:
Android Development

I think it's best to get a basic understanding of the elements you're dealing with development from there.

That's what I did.

But when I tried making my own from scratch I just confused myself.

So I did some tutorials that walked me through EVERYTHING so I could understand how things worked together.

Alex
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JKan Co:
I recommend u t read xda's book, which is a light book with the basics...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mDroidd:
I recommend you start with the Hello World tutorial. Then start with tutorials from vogella. You can always use stackoverflow and the android developer website as a resource.

That's what I did!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.2 JB
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] [ImperialDev]JonesLabs:
I have done the hello world app and a few others. But nothing that i can acually use as an app.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rangizingo:
Developing for dummies

Much thanks for the suggestions, where would one find said material(s)?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h311sdr0id:
I would honestly save your cash, and just use XDA. It's the best and there are so many tutorials here already. Books are great, I love them. But by the time you spend money on a book and get it, there is always something new out, or an update that will need more explanation.

I myself own a lot of books pertaining to linux/android, but they have all been passed up by a newer version, etc.

If you must, get the basic oreilly books like: understanding the kernel, embedded systems, etc.

That is just my opinion.

-h311sdr0id
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shealpi:
Heya XDA,

I recently rooted and flashed AOKP rom on my Nexus 4 Device (all new and all), I also got some themes of the market and tried some stuff out. Its all cool and all, but i was curious if there is a certain option that alows me to change my Whatsapp notification icon?, it doesnt really fit in you see. Thank in advance if some of you can help me.

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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shealpi:
Nobody had the same issue?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Matt:
There is an app called Ninjamorph which can be used to change this icon :) It requires busybox
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] coop3422:
Hey everyone

I've only ever hacked my phones one way, from stock to custom. Today the 4.1.2 official firmware came out for the Bell S2 i9100, and I'd like to give it a go. I'm expecting that I won't get an OTA update since I'm modded, and there's nowhere under the "about phone" section for me to tell it to look for an update.

What is the easiest way to get back to stock? Do I need to download the new 4.1.2 and flash via Odin? Is there a way to tell my phone to go back to stock, and then do the update?

Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] vnmous1:
Greetngs. Manually loaded the zip the other day for 4.1.2 on my completely stock Sprint GS3. Other than the normal "holy crap" battery consumption for the first couple of cycles and the fact that I could cook a grilled cheese sandwich on it, everything's been OK except for these two problems:

1. This was the easy one. AVG AntiVirus Pro didn't like something on the update and it was stuck WFO and draining the battery in about an hour. Interestingly simply looking for running apps in the stock applications area didn't show anything. System Panel did. I deleted the AVG, reloaded it and all is well.

2. This one's not resolved. I've Googled as well as searched XDA and can't find an answer. Short version is that regardless of what my mail settings say, it's not going out for a sync to my Gmail accounts, nor AOL (I know....) and my Exchange account isn't getting "pushes" either. I've gone through the global mail settings as well as those for each account. All set to push if possible or 15 min if not. Everything is "prime" so it's not some goofy issue with being outside of prime or roaming. Roaming has all the same settings.

I can manually hit a refresh and it works fine, but it's obviously not supposed to work that way (at least it never has).

Any thoughts? Oh...and I've done a battery pull...haven't done a hard reset but I doubt that's an answer for this.

Thanks for your help.

bj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] vnmous1:
Aha! It seems as though the update turned off the "global" sync (on the scrolling drop down tool bar at the top of the screen). That said, it also defaulted all my sync options to "disabled".

Better now!

PLEASE REACH ME VIA EMAIL AT BJ@VMPTUNING.COM AS OPPOSED TO PM. THANKS.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mika6617:
Probably a sill question but here goes.

I have just rooted my s2 recently but was wondering if that if i update it using kies for the jelly bean update will it remove root. I have not modified it or installed any custom firmware or anything as i wasnt sure as to why i rooted in the first place, in other words i woild be happy to unroot it.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donnie Sins:
Search for the answer. It's pretty fun to do. And next time post your question in the Q&A-section (not this one, as it's already discussed too many times).

Sent from the Matrix
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naokilla:
You cant update via kies with a rooted phone..kies wont recognize your device...you will have to flash the original firmware via odin/mobile odin to remove root..then you can update via kies.or you can download the latest firmware from sammobile and flash it through mobile odin...which will give you the option of injecting ever root and superuser...hence keeping root.and yes you are asking in the wrong thread
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] caliber2001:
But even in that case SamFIT should show that update is available, rite ?

if U want2say thanks press the 'thank you' button below the post
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] caliber2001:
bump

if U want2say thanks press the 'thank you' button below the post
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lokenok:
im curios because i want to buy the xperia z . and wanting to sell nexus 4.. but its sorta damaged. the back glass is cracked a little bit , the chrome bezel is dented little bit. .. but slap a cover and its brand new....... how much does it sell?

I think its not allowed to sell device on xda anymore but am not.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amd5511:
Online

Better try on ebay
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesc760:
For a Nexus 4 that is in the condition you describe, $200, $250 tops.

---------- Post added at 08:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:40 AM ----------

And no, you may NOT describe yours as brand new. False advertising is a felony.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mitchdickson:
No, it isn't. False advertisement is a civil claim, not criminal.

Sent from my iPad 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lokenok:
Thanks and anyways I wasn't gonna advertise as brand new... I might keep it for awhile THC for u help XDA people
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Censura_Umbra:
Depends the memory size. If 16 GB you can probably get $300 on craigslist. $250 for 8gb
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crisisx1:
No way...I'd rather pay 60$ extra and get a brand new one instead of a cracked glass one...which can lead to more cracking and damage because its more fragile now.

If I was to buy it with cracked glass...for 16gb I would give you about 260. But I would never buy a damaged cell phone..but there are people that don't care about what conditions they buy
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Censura_Umbra:
Oh never mind. I read that as bezel. Yeah in that case subtract $50 from my previous estimates
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
How to Root Micromax A25​

A25 Root (Modified Boot.img)

A25 USB VCOM Drivers

Android Language Project Tool

SP Flash Tools

Step 1) Download all the files/softwares above.

Step 2) Connect your phone in Power-Off Mode, your system will begin searching for drivers, Manually locate the driver installer to A25_USB_VCOM Folder, wait until it's finished

Step 3) Open SP Flash tools, Load the Scatter File located in the modified boot img folder you've downloaded

Step 4) Click on Options > DA Download All > Disable DA Download All

Step 5) Click on Download Button > Disconnect phone > Reconnect phone > Wait until its finished.

Step 6) Power-on your phone > Enable USB Debugging mode

Step 7) Open Android Language Project > Select Lang Installer Tab > Then Click 4.0< Button on right panel

Step 8) Rooting is complete!

Alternate Rooting Method [May Not Work]

Download CWM Recovery for Micromax A25

Download SuperSu Flashable Zip

1. Place SuperSu Flashable Zip in your memory card.

2. Reboot into recovery mode.

3. Locate to the zip file and Flash it.

4. Reboot.

Troubleshooting​

SP Flash Tool Errors (Fix)

If you're facing any error file flashing with SP Flash Tool, Open Device Manager > Expand Ports > Select MediaTekPreloader.. and Update Driver Software > Browse the Computer > Let me pick.... > Uncheck show Compatible Hardware > Select MTK USB Port in "Model Column" > Press OK > Reboot Computer (Optional) > Reconnect phone > There will be no error in flashing now.

If still some kind of error persists, I've found one way to fix those.

Code:

Download and Flash this file

. This will brick your Micromax A25. Don't worry, after that you'll be able to flash anything you want. It is advised to flash stock rom before flashing any other file.

SIM Related Trouble Shooting/ No Service Problem/ IMEI Problem (Fix)

Code:

IMEI Writing App (NO ROOT REQUIRED)

Use the above app to write the IMEI

If you're facing No Service Problem even after IMEI Writing. This indicates that calibration data on your handset has been erased. You just need to replace the "CALIBRAT" folder with pre-configured Calibrat data and set that folder's permission to 777. Use Rootexplorer or ES File Explorer to edit system files.

Download Calibrat Data
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hafizimtiaz:
Hello

I have flashed my Micromax A25 with A25_0201_V0370 stock firmware and my IMEI was gone.I replaced the IMEI by copying the MP0B_001 file and setting the permission to rw-rw----. But my phone always shows no service whatever SIM I insert. I have checked according to your post that my "Android Core Apps" is running. Please help me.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sktanmoy:
Same issue

Hafiz, same issue here, could you fix till last? Any luck?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hafizimtiaz:
I have sent you an Email. Please check.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
*updated the first post*
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sktanmoy:
Can you please share with us if you have?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
Finally fixed No Service Problem/ IMEI Problem. Check the original post
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] skywalker9969:
Any solution for Partition size changed error plzz help me bro if u hav solution :angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel::angel:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
Follow these steps

If you're facing any error file flashing with SP Flash Tool, Open Device Manager > Expand Ports > Select MediaTekPreloader.. and Update Driver Software > Browse the Computer > Let me pick.... > Uncheck show Compatible Hardware > Select MTK USB Port in "Model Column" > Press OK > Reboot Computer (Optional) > Reconnect phone > There will be no error in flashing now.

After doing steps above, open SP flash tools, Load the scatter file -> Format -> Format Whole Flash -> Options -> DA Download All -> Disable download all. Then Download,
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] skywalker9969:
Sorry for late reply thank you worked fine :) :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] sudkm24:
plz help...

but there is no option like mediatek preloader in ports. the only option is standard port over bluetooth 38,40,41....so on.

I guess that's problem with my laptop...but still let me know if anyone can solve it...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
Install the drivers provided by me. Uninstall your previous drivers.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alttafv:
Step 1) Download all the files/softwares above

Step 2) Connect your phone in Power-Off Mode, your system will begin searching for drivers, Manually locate the driver installer to A25_USB_VCOM Folder, wait until it's finished

Step 3) Open SP Flash tools, Load the Scatter File located in the modified boot img folder you've downloaded

Step 4) Click on Options > DA Download All > Disable DA Download All

Step 5) Click on Download Button > Disconnect phone > Reconnect phone > Wait until its finished.

I am facing problem here on this stage. even i installed drivers manually on my windows7 by removing battery and installed it. but still not showing drivers installation on device manager too. i am too much confused, tell me what to do? i never had any issues in rooting all other devices of my family and friends including my note 1 and note 2, mmx a57, mmx a89, spice mi500, intex cloud z5 all got rooted but this small **** is giving me pain n my ass, lolz help me plssssss what 2 do??

Step 6) Power-on your phone > Enable USB Debugging mode

Step 7) Open Android Language Project > Select Lang Installer Tab > Then Click 4.0< Button on right panel

Step 8) Rooting is complete!

Troubleshooting

1. SP Flash Tool Errors (Fix)

If you're facing any error file flashing with SP Flash Tool, Open Device Manager > Expand Ports > Select MediaTekPreloader.. and Update Driver Software > Browse the Computer > Let me pick.... > Uncheck show Compatible Hardware > Select MTK USB Port in "Model Column" > Press OK > Reboot Computer (Optional) > Reconnect phone > There will be no error in flashing now.

If still some kind of error persists, I've found one way to fix those.

[URL="http://adfoc.us/10857127354834"]Download and Flash this file[/URL]

. This will brick your Micromax A25. Don't worry, after that you'll be able to flash anything you want. It is advised to flash stock rom before flashing any other file.

2. SIM Related Trouble Shooting/ No Service Problem/ IMEI Problem (Fix)

[URL="http://adfoc.us/10857127354912"]IMEI Writing App (NO ROOT REQUIRED) - Download Here[/URL]

Use the above app to write the IMEI

If you're facing No Service Problem even after IMEI Writing. This indicates that calibration data on your handset has been erased. I've finally found a way to fix this problem. There's no solution for this problem on entire interent. You just need to replace the "CALIBRAT" folder with pre-configured Calibrat data and set that folder's permission to 777. Use Rootexplorer to edit system files. This fix has been found by myself. You will not get any solution on this problem throughout the whole Internet. Please mention credits to Sanjay Vig whenever you share this fixing method

Download Calibrat Data

[URL]http://adfoc.us/10857127354960[/URL]

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alttafv:
even ur link for bricking mmx a25 is dead. please help me.

http://www.dropbox.com/s/brlrmxsh3a7pbcf/Brick_micromax_a25_by_DartzXD.rar is DEAD

thanks n advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] achopra1999:
My phone is on mmx logo what to do.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raj_:
How can i get to recovery mode?

I have rooted my micromax A25 using eroot and it is properly rooted. Now i cant get into recovery mode in my phone. (vol up + power + home)- doesnt work for me. Even apps like Rom manager, quick boot cant let me to the recovery mode. how can i get to recovery mode?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
Try doing it on another computer. Can be the problem of your Operating System. Else, try this

Open Device Manager > Expand Ports > Select MediaTekPreloader.. and Update Driver Software > Browse the Computer > Let me pick.... > Uncheck show Compatible Hardware > Select MTK USB Port in "Model Column" > Press OK > Reboot Computer (Optional) > Reconnect phone > There will be no error in flashing now.

After doing steps above, open SP flash tools, Load the scatter file -> Format -> Format Whole Flash -> Options -> DA Download All -> Disable download all. Then Download,

Links are working fine for me.

Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery.

Flash the stock rom.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fperez76:
Hello DartzXD

In need the preconfigured data calibrat from another model of smartphone star h7100w. How can I get it?

Thank you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
Is your star h7100w rooted?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fperez76:
Yes, It's rooted. I asked for a nvram.bin to the seller for the same model of smartphone.I flashed it and everything ok(Imei. mac address, bar code, bluetooth) but the touch screen still uncalibrated. I erased the calibration data with sp flash tool. Alttafv said "You just need to replace the "CALIBRAT" folder with pre-configured Calibrat data and set that folder's permission to 777" but I don't have the pre-configured Calibrat data and I don't know how to get it for my phone.

Please help.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
Install ES file explorer and select Root Explorer in the menu. Now go to data folder > nvram > Copy CALIBRAT. Now go to your sdcard and paste it there. Now copy this folder in the required phone.

Note: both phones must be rooted.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fperez76:
Thank you very much for your help DartzXD

It is very difficult to operate the touch screen. So I copied directly nvram.bin file with mktdroid with the option checked to flash the unzipped folder nvram.bin but as I said everything is arranged, imei, wifi etc but the touch screen still uncalibrated. Please give me a solution that does not have to operate the touch screen as it is almost impossible to do anything.

Regards.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
Guide restored and updated. Sorry for the trouble guys!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] faiztipu:
Just use root genius app on pc... Easiest method to root this phn...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] geopouros:
Nice read
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DartzXD:
Thread Updated!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wilco87:
Hi there,

I have been using a few custom ROMs and now I am using CM 10 nightly, is is working fine for me but I was reading about custom kernels.

I would like to flash a custom kernel but I don't know a thing about it yet. I have been reading that it can give you longer battery time faster phone lag reduction and that kinda stuff.

Now my question is , what kernel should I take and is it all compatible with CM10 ?

I am using a Samsung Nexus international simlockfree
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f-r:
Be careful.... Read, learn and read some more....

Sent from my digital submersible hovercraft.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wilks3y:
Hi All,

I've been working on a Nexus ROM and would really like to get a few team mates to help me really push the ROM and get it to a stage which is viable for public release.

I'm looking for a team as follows:

Devs:

Could do with a joint lead dev to work alongside me.

Perhaps a dev or two working on things such as Aroma/scripts/Build.prop etc.

Themer:

Only really need one themer

Perhaps a GFX designer?

Testers:

Need one LEAD tester, which will get the test ROM FIRST!!!!

Maybe a second tester to make sure?

Anybody interested in joining my team and creating another wonderful ROM?

Thanks all,

Wilks3y.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tobisto:
I finally rooted the device but now Sola doesn't power on. :D It lagged in -Sony Custom- I can access the CMW mode but when I install from card the system, this happens. Btw I formatted the system^^ Can I resurrect it ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tobisto:
Can I install Stock Rom with CMW mode? Please guide me. I love you Sony...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Anthrax:
did your fone started??????

and you cant install stock ftf using CWM.........

you will, have to install using flashtool........
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tobisto:
Yes, I installed a Stock ROM from SD card. Thanx.
[HTC Droid DNA] riot1031:
Has anyone found a working method to remove the Verizon bookmarks on the stock Rom? I used Bookmarks Manager on my Rezound, but it's not compatible with the DNA. Thanks!
[HTC Droid DNA] n8mack33:
Agreed, that is annoying!
[HTC Droid DNA] riot1031:
Anyone find a solution yet?
[HTC Droid DNA] zone23:
If someone wants to test this... it "should" remove the stock bookmarks. It MAY reset you Sense setup so you might need to restore it after. I can't test this because I delete those bookmarks from my ROM. That said PROCEED WITH CAUTION until someone test it. Who wants to be the Guinea pig? Should work fine.

EDIT:

Tested and it DID NOT reset Sense. Checked my bookmarks and I only had google dot com. That is the one I left behind. It looks like it worked like it should.

EDIT 2:

Since this did appear to work I removed it. You would probably need to add that in before flashing the ROM.
[HTC Droid DNA] riot1031:
Awesome! Flash in recovery?
[HTC Droid DNA] zone23:
Yes flash in recovery.
[HTC Droid DNA] riot1031:
Hmmmm.....didn't work for me.
[HTC Droid DNA] zone23:
I couldn't remember but it maybe that that file is only read when the ROM was flashed.
[HTC Droid DNA] riot1031:
I've tried editing the database that holds the bookmarks, that didn't work either. I've also tried a few bookmark managers, they haven't worked either. I can't believe that there's no way to get rid of these damn things! !