yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] King:
Exactly where do I get that editor?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] King:
I've done that, deleted mount flags and all, and it STILL won't let me edit!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] stryker:
where is this protected rom area?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] akira:
delete the files from your pc

not through you pda

link to active sync

and cut the files

and past them in a folder on your pc
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] killercheung:
It's useless for me~

I think the extended rom lock is being applied like the sim lock.

Upgrade OS rom or extended rom will do nothing on the lock.

I only can mount the ms_.nbf in linux, modify the file, and flash it back to the xda2 :(
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] King:
Tried that too. Won't work as well mate.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] King:
How do you do this exactly? I read what you and the other guy talked about in the other thread, but it wasn't too clear for me (I'm not a programmer y'know)

Care to explain it to me more thoroughly? Such as what software do I need? and what steps to take? I'm new to this stuff. It seems like only you and I have this problem y'know...and it sucks.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] othman:
Hello

you can download it from this site http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/RegEdit/

regards.

Othman :)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] itsme:
my guess is that this is how it is protected:

( from http://www.m-sys.com/ )

3.3 FL_IOCTL_WRITE_PROTECT ( == 3002 )

This function enables key-controlled write protection (software protection) for

DiskOnChip. Once DiskOnChip is protected by the key, it remains in read-only

mode. Removing a key can be done by an authorized user who knows the current

key.

The key consists of 8 bytes (64 bits), each of which may be any 8-bit code

character (264 combinations). The key is stored on the flash disk in a manner

that is both scrambled and hidden. That is, the key is encrypted, and it is not

possible to read the flash disk to see the encrypted key. If the key is lost or

forgotten by the authorized user, the flash disk can be restored to read/write

mode by downloading all data from it, reformatting it, and uploading the saved

data. A new key can then be enforced.

The same procedure can also be performed by unauthorized users. In this case

however, the authorized user is able to determine that the key was removed or

changed.

A key-protected DiskOnChip is available to an unauthorized user in read-only

mode. All data may be read, but not written or modified. An authorized user can

write to the flash disk by temporarily disabling the write-protection (unlock)

or permanently removing it (unprotect), depending on the parameters involved.

If the protection is temporarily removed, dismounting DiskOnChip and/or

performing a system reset cause DiskOnChip to revert to read-only mode.

DiskOnChip units are not key-protected by default when shipped by M-Systems.

Note: This protection is not as reliable as the hardware protection supported

by DiskOnChip Millennium Plus and Mobile DiskOnChip.

Input Record

typedef struct {

unsigned char type; /* Type of operation: FL_PROTECT / FL_UNPROTECT / FL_UNLOCK */

long password[2]; /* 8 bytes Key */

} flWriteProtectInput

#define FL_PROTECT 0 - Make the DiskOnChip write-protected.

#define FL_UNPROTECT 1 - Permanently remove the write-protection.

#define FL_UNLOCK 2 - Temporarily remove the write-protection.

Output Record

typedef struct {

FLStatus status;

} flOutputStatusRecord;
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] itsme:
hmm, my 1.60 is not write protected.

can anyone with a writeprotected rom_extended dump the first 96k of

the extended rom, and mail with attachment to the forum?

instructions:

*download tool: xda2dmp

* then boot the xda-ii in bootloader mode ( hold power + navigator button while resetting ) , you should see 'serial' on the display.

WARNING: you will lose all data on your device

* then put back the device in the cradle ( now you see 'usb' on the display )

* disable USB connections in the connection settings of activesync

* then run

xda2dmp -u 0x70000000 0x18000 xtdrom.bin

* if you zip the xtdrom.bin it will be really small no problem to attach it to a posting to this forum
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] King:
Errr...what's this supposed to do?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] itsme:
figure out where the protection is stored in the extended rom.

I suspect it to be somewhere in the memory range 0x70000000-0x70018000
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] King:
Damn...is that the only way? Can't I edit the upgraded ROM's executable file then upload it to my PDA again? I can't put it on bootloader mode without removing it from the cradle you see - I don't have the USB connection cable (without the cradle) thing. I'll still have to purchase one in order to put it on bootloader mode if that's the case.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] itsme:
it does not matter if you remove it from the cradle in order to put it in bootloader mode, just put it back afterwards.

the xda2dmp tool can read roms through either usb, or serial port, but I only wrote the usb instructions since I expect more people to have a usb cradle, than a serial cable.

this is the only way I know of to read the hidden part of the chip that the extended rom is on.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] King:
Alright. BTW, many thanks for taking the time to help out a newbie :)

Oh,and there are two dmp files I can download...the cpp one, and the compiled version...which one should I use?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] kalex:
King

u need a compiled version of the file. cpp is source code which u will need to compile before running.

to answer ur other question. u can create a file on ur linux box and flash it to the phone. what xda developers are trying to do is to crack the key to be able to write to the card and skip the flashing step.

alex
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] itsme:
thanks.

hmmm, that looks almost like it is in my rom.

and on my xda the extended rom is not write protected.

are you sure your rom is write protected?

if you unhide the extended rom, can you modify /add/remove files from

the folder \Extended_ROM ?

----------------------

my rom:

00008000 "17A3339203052"

00008020 "OK"

00008400 "HT339D326916"

00008420 " Himalayas DIAG V1.01s "

00008440 "OK "

00008460 c2 70 00 00

000084a0 80 70 00 00

your rom:

00008000 "17A4345100264"

00008020 "OK"

00008400 "HT345D312949"

00008420 " Himalayas DIAG V1.03sb3"

00008440 "OK "

00008460 70 38 00 00

000084a0 40 38 00 00

---------------------

I expect to find the hash of the password somewhere, none of these values look like one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eechen:
Hello Board!

I Donated to thes Paypalaccount (yesterday!) but i don't got a code or an answer from the Developer.

How can i root my 4.2.2 Nexus as easy as possible - today?

Thx. Regards, eechen

ps: i cant post in the other topic, sorry.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
pm the dev of the toolkit since you cant post in the thread.

you also didnt need a toolkit to root the phone....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eechen:
I need it because the toolkit is the easiest way for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] namtombout:
Re: [GNex TOOLKIT V10.1] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash, Mods + MORE [GSM]

SMMFH!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
i guess the following is too much work:

boot into bootloader

fastboot oem unlock (which you dont even need to do if you're already unlocked.)

let the phone reboot into android.

move supersu.zip over to your sd card

reboot into bootloader

fastboot flash recovery cwm.img

scroll through menu to get to recovery

flash supersu.zip

must be just too hard for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mach3.2:
You want it because it's the easiest way for you.

You don't need it as it's not needed to root the phone..........

Therefore you don't need it..

and http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45

And since you can't go through simple steps, don't bother trying to root..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] liangse:
Re: [GNex TOOLKIT V10.1] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash, Mods + MORE [GSM]

Learn the adb and fastboot way, you'll thank us later
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Animor:
Hello,

I've tried to search but didn't find an answer...

I've just got my N10. I want to have two profiles: one for myself, the other for my wife.

The problem is the apps I installed on my own user are not shown on my wife user. I don't want to install twice every app. In addition, I don't want to pay twice for payed apps both my wife and I want to use.

Same problem with media files: pictures I took on my user are not available on my wife's user gallery.

So, my questions are:

1. How can I share apps between users?

2. How can I share media files (photos, music) between users?

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] southtynesider:
Sharing apps

Hi, did you find an answer to this? Same problem.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Animor:
Hi,

1. I've found out that if an app is installed for one user, then when I install it for another user, it doesn't really get installed twice, but uses the same installation. It only makes a separate folder for saving app related data for the other user. In other words - the app is installed only once, but users have their own data, settings, etc.

2. I've also found out that I can define play store on the other user account with my own google account. That means that my wife has her own gmail and all other google things, but the play store on her user is defined with my own google account. By doing that, I solve the payed apps issue - they appear for both of us as already payed and we can just install them on my wife user without paying again.

3. As for shared files (pictures, movies, etc.) - Unfortunately, I didn't find any solution. I still hope that someone can help me with that.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] southtynesider:
Sharing apps

Thanks for the reply Animor, really helpful.

Para 2 makes sense to implement, particularly when I have purchased apps specifically for the Nexus, at least I don't have to buy them twice!

The shared files problem is a bit of an issue, I should be able to share music and photos without having to double up on valuable storage space. Any fixes for this welcome!
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dafunk60:
Try putting a couple files in /data/media/obb/ and see if all users can access them. If I recall correctly, the purpose of that directory is sharing files between users.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] southtynesider:
Sharing apps

Thanks - I'll try that.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Animor:
Thanks, but I didn't find this directory on my Nexus 10...

However, I've got a solution from another forum:

Directory /sdcard/android/obb/ can be used to share files beteween users. Basically this directory is used by large applications, but it can be also used for sharing files by adding directories or files there.

It doesn't require root, btw. All users have direct access to it.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oysteivi:
Maybe put the shared pictures and whatnot in a Dropbox folder you share with your wife?

Not the exact solution you're looking for, but it might fit your specified requirements.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Animor:
Thank, but using dropbox is not necessary since I've already found a solution.

As I stated in my previous reply, /sdcard/android/obb/ is common to all users, so I just put there everything I want to share.

Thanks all :)
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonypius:
Answer

Try using 'SendFile'...Its available on the playstore....very simple UI and u can share any type of file between mobiles and PC's....what attaracted me was the fact that u dont need the app to download the files.....
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tuanjun:
Just updated Nexus 4 to Lollipop and got excited with the new "multi-user" feature.

And following your suggestion, I managed to share files between users.
[HTC One X] ibre34:
Help

I have a weird issue with my One-X. Phone has original HTC ROM, works Ok, but it wont ring when I receive a phone call. It vibrates but won't ring.

I tried restarting the phone and it solved the problem for a while, but now I have the issue again. I restarted the phone again but it didn't work this time

Do you guys think it is a ROM or hardware problem?

I think may be updating the phone with a custom ROM may fix the problem, but I am not sure

What do you recommend?
[HTC One X] davidk-il:
Edit:

Is your bootloader locked?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Is the bootloader still locked. If so make a backup with the app carbon and perform a factory reset from the bootloader !

Did you install any apps that might interfere somewhere ?

---------- Post added at 04:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------

Don't recommend a custom rom right away, even a stock rom should not give this kind of behaviour. And when he is still locked he has warranty. When he unlocks the bootloader, try a custom rom and it is a hardware issue with the speaker he is screwed because he voided the warranty !
[HTC One X] ibre34:
I installed Avast! Mobile Security.. do you think it can cause this issue?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Well i would take out all possibilities, uninstall all apps that you installed lately, reboot and check again. Otherwise i recommend the factory reset from the bootloader menu
[HTC One X] davidk-il:
Yeah, you are right thats the reason I asked if his bootloader is still locked.

Its not a good advice to unlock bootloader when having a HW prob.

But if its already unlocked, why not try a custom rom?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Well then its more wisely to cut away the comment about custom roms, because some people will take the advice as plain common and do it right away ! ...........and .......pooooof .....bye bye warranty :rolleyes:
[HTC One X] davidk-il:
Edited :)
[HTC One X] gvgt:
My HOX does the same: for about three weeks it begun to rest in silence (especially mornings). Usually the reboot solves the silence-problem, but not always. Isn't it possible, that the phone has problem with the sound driver? Or the phone works otherwise than a pc?

The interesting thing is, that my father's HOS did the same, and he had to do a hard reset, to get the sound back on his phone.

Hope, that's only sw problem, and will be solved with the future update(s).

Any good adwise?
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Yeah....do a factory reset from the bootloader menu ;)

But you loose all apps and settings, so be careful !
[Galaxy S 4 General] pack21:
Nice samples.

S4 photo quality is more than enough for me.
[Galaxy S 4 General] scott2121210:
Re: [PHOTOS] The Galaxy S4 user photos and camera discussion thread

Pictures look far superior than what the Sony Xperia Z can produce!
[Galaxy S 4 General] BoneXDA:
Which is very strange as the Oppo Find 5 (also Sony Exmor RS, and like the S4, F2,2) also beats the Xperia Z in details, noise amount, post-processing (or lack of it)... I suspect most troubles are coming from the IP57 certified F2.4 lens, which is different to Sony's original IU135F3-Z (Exmore RS sensor + F2.2 lens).
[Galaxy S 4 General] foxy4270:
Sony applies overcompression algorithms to its camera modules.

As a result the final picture has small size and low details.

Xperia Z is around 3 mb maximum.
[Galaxy S 4 General] john291:
very good

they look very good.....:good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] winwiz:
WOW they looks great! Very happy with suit. Can't wait to get my hands on this BIG.little beauty
[Galaxy S 4 General] BoneXDA:
Snapdragon 600 samples:

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Review_id3280/page/3

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-camera-samples-vs-iPhone-5_id40873#7-Galaxy-S-4

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4_vs_htc_one-review-913p8.php

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4-review-910p6.php

Strong light, medium light, low light, flash, low light face shot, low light late afternoon:
[Galaxy S 4 General] katamari201:
I'll bite if Samsung gives me a Galaxy S4 - Aluminum Edition. Don't care about removable battery or storage. Why can't Samsung give options? The plastic build is probably the biggest complaint people have for all Samsung phones. They do make niche metal phones (e.g. Samsung Wave, Omnia) and plenty in the past, so its not a matter of lack of experience. They are luring me back in with Adobe RGB mode. Now how about a metal version? If its the problem of yields, you can make it a slight premium and sell it online only. Everyone else who doesn't care about the plastic build can be happy with their GS4, while those of us who want a premium metal phone can eat our cake too!
[Galaxy S 4 General] msavic6:
Re: [PHOTOS] The Galaxy S4 user photos and camera discussion thread

The reason for the lack of aluminum build is simple and Samsung has explained this is in the past. The HTC One takes 200 minutes to machine the aluminum for one device, now think about the amount of devices Samsung Ships, requiring 200 minutes for a device is simply not a viable option for Samsung. If they did produce an aluminum body device, expect there to be plenty of shortages.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sohebq:
Re: [PHOTOS] The Galaxy S4 user photos and camera discussion thread

Camera is one the biggest improvements for me to move from note 2 to s4.

sent from: The New S-Pen :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] googleboy123:
Those photos look really good. My s3 had a horrible camera. noise Noise everywhere. The s4 seems to have gotten rid of that "feature"!
[Galaxy S 4 General] daleski75:
Very good photo's :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] BoneXDA:
The "premium metal build" of the HTC One failed the AndroidAuthority drop test losing the top front part on the smallest drop which cannot be clicked just glued back, and was heavily dented with a broken screen on the highest drop. It also got the worst repairability score of all times by ifixit cause the glued body is impossible to open without effectively destroying the back panel, so if the smallest issue appears or your battery dies, it's weeks in repair and easily a $100 once warranty's over.

In comparison the latest Samsung flagship AA tested passed all 3 drops with small scratches and no broken parts, and the battery which sooner or later loses half the power or dies, is 5 seconds to replace. Mind too that the polycarbonate Lumia 920 is the toughest flagship out there, so while aluminum looks nice, it is ABSOLUTELY NOT an advantage in terms of build and far less practical cause you give things up you'll miss when trouble kicks in. Plus you'll put the metal beauty in an ugly case on day one. Slip metal body doesn't make premium requirements.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Jokesy:
Why ranting all over the place, your post is way out of topic and just inappropriate for this thread. There are in fact other threads for such complaints. This is Android world of options bro, if Samsung device doesn't meet your needs, I think you will be better with other competing devices.

Thanks.

@OP, sorry for the off topic.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ipmanwck:
Re: [PHOTOS] The Galaxy S4 user photos and camera discussion thread

Could someone here advise re camera please.

I originally had a 3gs and now had a GS2 since release and prefer android but I have missed some things from apple.

1. When I make a video from video camera for what ever length and I want to email or mms it it would say video too long and then let you trim it to an acceptable size file to send. So far I cannot see any android phone that does this including SGS4 ? The htc one does have a clever trim option and was wondering what gs4 has as still on the fence :)

Forgot the other thing ?

Custom Stock Rom 4.1 Eternity

Brilliantly Stock
[Galaxy S 4 General] ipmanwck:
Re: [PHOTOS] The Galaxy S4 user photos and camera discussion thread

I found it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23nQyOpixiU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

but am hoping samsung can do this too ? Anyone know as my wife has s3 I have s2 and they don't have this feature :(

Custom Stock Rom 4.1 Eternity

Brilliantly Stock
[Galaxy S 4 General] yahyoh:
the Vid rec On GS4 seems suck :(

lets hope the final version will be better :rolleyes:

http://www.gsmarena.com/vidcmp.php3?idType=3&idPhone1=5125&idPhone2=3621&idPhone3=4238

http://www.gsmarena.com/vidcmp.php3?idType=3&idPhone1=5125&idPhone2=5204&idPhone3=4238
[Galaxy S 4 General] fayn88:
nice !!
[Galaxy S 4 General] ipmanwck:
How do I check which camera is in mu S4. Received it yesterday and have to say camera is not good at taking pictures of anything moving liie my kid. Bit of a disappointment as sent my htc one back as had some issues but camera was very good and qhuck snaps.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gavinfabl:
Thanks for feedback. One reason I think I would have to stay with the HTC One and not get the S4. Shame, as I liked it in Black Mist with the S Cover.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ipmanwck:
Yes I agree. Its a difficult one as tye one captures moving objects so much better but s4 captures stills better. Main problem I had is 32gb non expandable storage and small battery was not good for me. After I put 1 hd film on my htc and some music and apps and photos the 26gb was not enough to use zoe and capture all the hd videos I wanted. It is a 1st world problem eh ;)

Sammy for me is better in all other areas apart from fast moving stills which is what I use my camera for but cant sacrifice memory and battery plus build issues and dead pixels :( when the 64gb comes out I may re consider though.
[Galaxy S 4 General] BoneXDA:
While the sensor in the Snapdragon version remains a mystery until someone identifies it, it was the SD600 version that won the cameraphone vs. DSLR test, so whatever the sensor is, it's doing it's job well, even if the Exynos 5 variant has a little more detail. These were shot with the US Snapdragon version, level is the same as seen on i9505 elsewhere.

I'll let you know if we manage to work out the sensor type.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gavinfabl:
2 different camera concepts do achieve different objectives. If memory was an issue you could attach USB memory stick and copy off snaps temporarily or move them to Dropbox. But if 64gb One arrives then that's for me.

Shame we can't have both cameras. Use one for motion, the other for stills.
[Galaxy S 4 General] BoneXDA:
Getting fast shutter speed shouldn't be a problem by setting sport mode if there's such, or controlling ISO, shutter with the right app.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Masami1975:
shots are impressive for a camera phone
[Galaxy S 4 General] samose:
Awesome shots!
[Galaxy S 4 General] gavinfabl:
Why should we use a different app? Does it not work within the default camera app?

The difference with the HTC One is you don't have to set anything. Just snap.
[Galaxy S 4 General] hung2900:
Don't worry coz S4 has a very intuitive interface. It takes no more than 1 sec for changing to sport mode. When get used to it, maybe i can make it even quicker.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gavinfabl:
The interface is excellent.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Highway 55:
Park Point in Duluth, MN
[Galaxy S 4 General] gavinfabl:
Really nice. Any chance you could link to full res of pic.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Highway 55:
Sorry I am not at home with a computer so I just used the tapatalk hosting....
[Galaxy S 4 General] ipmanwck:
Let me know the settings and I will try them as auto just blurs every shot I take.
[Galaxy S 4 General] BoneXDA:
Still couldn't try out the S4, but I use Camera Zoom FX which gives plenty of options. I guess the S4 prefers low ISO for less noise. Shooting in ISO200 during the daytime should give much faster shutter speed.
[Galaxy S 4 General] BoneXDA:
Come on come on S4 users, share some of your pictures, full size pls. :laugh:

These are from various Korean reviews.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Rashawn30:
do any of you keep auto night mode enabled? I was wondering cause it seems like it makes daylight shots brighter.
[Galaxy S 4 General] gavinfabl:
Where are all you S4 users and your photos. The HTC One thread equivalent is very exciting as is the one on android central.
[Galaxy S 4 General] -]Megacharge[-:
I'll be getting my S4 on May 3rd. I'll post some pics here the same day.