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[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
What do you mean by stock update?

Maybe this will help explain, copied and pasted from this thread.

The Layers. How does everything come together?

Just like any other computing device there are 3 Layers to your phone. It helps to realize this prior to modifying your phone, so you are able to troubleshoot issues more effectively.

Layer 1 Hardware: The hardware layer is the physical components of your phone. That which you can touch, hold and see. This layer is the least likely to be modified unless you are a crazy super master level modder. Very few bother to mess with this layer so this layer tends to be the most stable with very little issues arising. The best way to make sure a problem is not related to the hardware layer, that is to say, a physical hardware problem where a physical component needs replacing, is to return all software and firmware to stock. This is typically done by running an RUU or manually reflashing stock firmware and software. There are instances where software or firmware modifications can affect the hardware. For example, if you overclock your CPU, the added heat could permanently damage the CPU and even other hardware components so be sure to take that into consideration.

Layer 2 Firmware: This layer is what allows the software to control the hardware in your phone, like a bridge between the two. There is firmware for just about every component of your phone, the camera, screen, radio, processor etc etc. This is the second least likely layer to be modified. S-Off is required to modify most, but not all, firmware files and rightfully so. Modifying firmware components can easily damage your phone if you do not understand what you're doing. In some cases a JTAGG repair can fix your phone from firmware modification damage, other times, only replacing physical components can repair the damage done. (Recovery and the kernel are technically part of the firmware layer but do not require S-Off to flash)

Layer 3 Software: The software layer consists of the "ROM" and applications on your phone. This is where most of the modification takes place and while modifying the software layer is the least likely to cause serious issues, it can still be dangerous. Flashing a ROM not intended for your device could easily put your phone into a bricked state. With SuperUser or Root access, software is capable of modifying the firmware layer of your device. It is up to you to decide what is safe and what's not safe. This is why rooting is not for everyone. . . . . (and more that isn't relevant)
[General Questions and Answers] PIShiegne:
A little help please . .

Hi there mate,

newbie here, I would like to ask for your help in rooting my phone, although this is a pre-rooted stock rom factory release, I flashed a official-stock RoM a month ago, and it seemed working fine but I wanted make the most of this phone since it is an amazing one. I wanted to get to a FULL custom one.

phone model:	SHV-E210S

Android version:	4.3

Baseband vers:	E210SKSND1

KERNEL VERS:	3.0.31-2653121

Se.infra@SEP-120 #1

Wed Apr 23.03:36:33 KST 2014

BUILD NUMBER:	JSS15J.E210SKSUGND

CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (3 COUNT)

CURRENT BINARY:	SAMSUNG OFFICIAL

SYSTEM STAT:	OFFICIAL

KNOW WARRANTY VOID:	1

RP SWREV:	A2

* since I cannot reset the flash counter for my phone( due to some issues with the model on triangle away ) - I will lived it as is. http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/2014-01-15-triangleaway-v3-26-t1494114

i tried the kingroot installed in , xmod.apk for simple rooting procedures but the process cannot be done .

a help would be much appreciated. i dont have any much knowledge about rooting. flashing. and customizing android yet.. but i am on the process on reading a lot of threads almost a month now. but i always end up getting confused,when it comes to rooting procedures.. does rooting procedures vary in android version running ? :confused::confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Stock update, as in an official update specifically released by the manufacturer or carrier to upgrade your device. I don't see what the confusion is. Official updates can be flashed different ways. 1) Through stock recovery using the install update zip option to flash the update from internal or external storage. 2)through system settings if your device has the option in system settings which is installed OTA directly from manufacturer/carrier. And that's just to of the ways.

Could he not convert the stock rooted file he found into a file that mimics an official update that is normally flashed through stock recovery so that it flashes in the same manner? It has a stock kernel so it should be able to flash through stock recovery shouldn't it. I get that its not a typical method but that's only because no one has needed to do it that way but any file can be converted. There has to be a way even if its never been done before. There's a first time for everything.

Tapped under ice from my Ice Cold lollipopped S3
[General Questions and Answers] Er. Abhi:
Tell me custom recovery version which is compatible to 4.4 kitkat rom

And also tell me custom recovery version which is compatible for 5.0 + lollipop rom for future use!!!!!

Now i am using jelly bean 4.1.2

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] A L I R E Z A:
Hi , I downloaded this version of android for ASUS T100 :

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/android-x86/FUiFCtrgc6I/Fqt8Rg-fpQkJ

I boot it but there is no menu to run android live or install it ! can someone plz help me how to install android ? I have install android on virtual box but in T100 there is only a black screen . I think it`s GRUB :D but i dont know what to do next .

Sorry for my bad english .
[General Questions and Answers] adityagulavani:
Anyone having Problems with "OK Google Everywhere"?

I cannot see the option for "OK Google" Everywhere.

I cannot access "OK Google" from any screen. The option is missing. Check the screenshot.

Please help.

Using Material Nova Launcher.
[General Questions and Answers] V!per322:
i can't find my device name in "Find your device"

device name = redmi 1s

:rolleyes:
[General Questions and Answers] v7:
Here's the recovery thread for P3100 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50957384

Tapped from my furious ZR ;)

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I asked this in the S3 forum but no one answered it.

If you know any dev whom you believe could do this,tell me :)

Tapped from my furious ZR ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Er. Abhi:
It will not help me it give the links!!!!!

It didnt say tht it is compatible to jb 4.1.2

Or KitKat or other????

Thnks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] nageswarswain:
Is there any working method to recover deleted photos...moto g 2nd gen not rooted
[General Questions and Answers] Er. Abhi:
Yes there is a software program called power recovery so tht u recover it!!!!

Search on Google!!!!!

Hit thnks button
[General Questions and Answers] rjt.rockx:
Bump to my question ...

Note : I don't mean to be disrespectful or anything, just the feeling of frustration when I have been going mad over a question that I have been asking very much politely in MANY places from YEARS MONTHS ago.

Thanks for your correction, [MENTION=4132606]bweN diorD[/MENTION] .

Almost all replies that I have recieved so far regarding this question mostly consist of a link to my own thread, that's all. Nothing more, nothing less. Except the inclusion of a statement asking thanks if the answerer helped.
[General Questions and Answers] Exorchrist:
Hi guys, I was searching forums for quite some time now, and I would like to know is there any thread about BLU life 8 phones and custom rooms for that phone. Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] Aamir4813:
How to root grand max SM-G7202/7200
[General Questions and Answers] Megaflop666:
If there's no specific root made for it, try the generic root apps like kingo root, framaroot, towel root, etc.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Try getting up with Rwilco12, he's got his own forums, he's also a developer here at XDA. He knows more file conversion and flashing tricks than I do. If its even possible he may know something that might get you going in the right direction.

Invisiblek is another dev you can try.

Tapped under ice from my Ice Cold lollipopped S3
[General Questions and Answers] jama2616:
Please can anyone help me I have a samsung galaxy s4 19505 on contract on O2 in from the UK. Snapdragon 600, xxufnb9. really need to know if I can flash a custom recovery or not? How an I tell if my bootloader is unlocked? thank you to anyone who can help me
[General Questions and Answers] Parth Gulati:
okk i will try and find an option to boot in fastboot...

:good:Good Luck for exams then plz help me .:rolleyes::(
[General Questions and Answers] v7:
Thanks mate.I've sent PM to both of them.Hope they helps with this :)

Tapped from my furious ZR ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Go to the XDA home page and type your device model number in the XDA search box(not the search bar for your browser) and it will show you all threads and forums for the i9505(all versions from all regions), you should find what you need there even if you have to ask other users there.

Tapped under ice from my Ice Cold lollipopped S3
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
Click where it says "OK Google detection" in the first screenshot, and pick "from any screen" .
[General Questions and Answers] User17745:
Thanks :)

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I would recommend TWRP.

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You can also try diskdigger(root required), it's available on Google Play.

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If you're not able to find any thread dedicated to your device, then you can try searching for clones of your phone (if any).
[General Questions and Answers] IRIV3RSIBL3:
Hello everyone.

Two days ago i spent some money for a tablet.

I choose a tablet mediatek crystal audio 1042

I searched the forum for a quide to root the device but nothing appeared.

If anyone could help just a little it would be great!

I'm realy sorry for my bad english

Thanx in advance :D
[General Questions and Answers] xunholyx:
No need to be sorry. Your English is very good. :)

There may be one click methods that would work for your device, such as Framaroot.
[General Questions and Answers] IRIV3RSIBL3:
Thank you for your help. I tried framaroot but only error9. It is unsupported...
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Have you tried towelroot? If the default towelroot exploit doesn't work you can click the red llamda symbol three times and it opens a menu that let's you change some values, you can try different combinations of these values or you can look up some common values that have each worked on many devices, if you try all the combos you find in a search then you can start trying combos of all kinds.

Tapped under ice from my Ice Cold lollipopped S3
[General Questions and Answers] PalmCentro:
Try kingo root you''ll need a pc for that
[General Questions and Answers] IRIV3RSIBL3:
And yes. kingo root make it happen!

It took about to 10 minutes to root the device but it did it.

Many many thanks ! :D
[General Questions and Answers] PalmCentro:
Happy for you too!

Now watch what you're doing! And enjoy Root :)
[General Questions and Answers] Aamir4813:
How to root new galaxy grand max sm-g7202.

I didt get any guide for rooting

I used Framaroot. But nothing appeared
[General Questions and Answers] User17745:
Try towelroot, king root or kingo(pc required).
[General Questions and Answers] NEooZX:
Hello guys

I hope that im gonna get answers here, so i dont need to visit other gsm forums :)

In a few days im starting to work anything related to phone software in friends company, i ve got a lot of different boxes, sigma, octoplus, z3x, setool etc and my question is about best combination for pc which is going to be used for work, what os? I think that win7 is good? I loose alot of times with drivers detection, ports, and i want to set everything up so it goes smoothly everyday.

Thanks in advance

Sent from my ASUS_T00J
[General Questions and Answers] Exorchrist:
Why don't you simply dual boot what ever you need. So you can have solutions for anything :))
[General Questions and Answers] User17745:
If they are saying that you need a 4.4.4 firmware then does it mean that you can flash a custom firmware to your phone?

I mean custom ROMs are pretty common but I've never heard of a custom firmware(not for android at least).
[General Questions and Answers] amrmagdy:
Good job mate

Good job mate
[General Questions and Answers] dwibbles33:
What is the make and model of your phone?

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I'd encourage you to actually start your own thread in the link below, I think you'll get better eyes on it than in here, you have a very advanced question, one that'll undoubtedly be a large undertaking for somebody willing to help. Just make sure you start the thread with [Q]

I know you were probably hoping for more information but this is definitely worthy a thread.

http://xdaforums.com/android/help
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
No, I believe it is saying that you need a stock 4.4.4 modem that comes in a stock 4.4.4 firmware instead of the modem that the device comes with.

In other words it could be saying g that the modem from your 4.2.2 won't work so you'll need a 4.4.4 modem from a 4.4.4 stock firmware flashed over the 4.2.2 modem so that the custom ROM will have working data.

Tapped under ice from my Ice Cold lollipopped S3

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Not all launchers have the OK Google feature. The Google now launcher is the standard that works with OK Google, try the Google now launcher instead of the one you have.

Tapped under ice from my Ice Cold lollipopped S3
[General Questions and Answers] rjt.rockx:
I had asked a question there, but I was pointed back to my own thread. :silly:

Anyway, I'll try again.

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You think I should ask the same question again?
[General Questions and Answers] Cyanicsky09:
If it has been a while and you have not got a reply then yes do ask the question again

Don't forget the thanks button, if I helped you.

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Google Now, is the page you would pull out on the left side of the home screen, and is not on Nova Launcher or even the beta version (but we can hope and wish), if that is what you mean. OK Google is the voice activation system which only works on some devices and can be activated via the google app's settings page.

Don't forget the thanks button, if I helped you.
[General Questions and Answers] vishalpandey:
How to make a ROM ?

Can anyone help me ?
[General Questions and Answers] Cyanicsky09:
This link may help you to understand the basics of ROM building: http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/introduction-how-an-android-rom-is-built

Don't forget the thanks button, if I helped you.
[General Questions and Answers] rjt.rockx:
FYI, the thread was closed as being answered when all the answer contained was :

" Please check this thread for your answer.

<link to my thread>

Hit thanks if I helped you ! "

And I did not hit thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] Cyanicsky09:
That is just unlucky.

Don't forget the thanks button, if I helped you.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Start here and go where this guides you, you can try porting a ROM or making your own recovery first then when you have gotten familiar with that then you can go to building ROMs and building from source, maybe even building your own kernels. You'll find links for the operating systems, programs and sources you'll need in this link if you look around.

http://xda-university.com/introduction-to-xda-university

Tapped under ice from my Ice Cold lollipopped S3
[General Questions and Answers] RAJU1911:
Can anyone help me rooting my dell venue 7 hspa+. Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] User17745:
Hi!

Did you try those links in the second post?

Best of luck[emoji4]
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
If you look at some of that users other posts earlier in this thread and the replies they got then you'll see screenshots have been provided that showed what you said already.

Tapped under ice from my Ice Cold lollipopped S3
[General Questions and Answers] Shawn R:
How do I add a signature down below that'll show every time I post? I can't find the option.
[General Questions and Answers] User17745:
Try this:

http://xdaforums.com/profile.php?do=editsignature
[General Questions and Answers] Shawn R:
Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] User17745:
[emoji4]
[General Questions and Answers] bweN diorD:
sir,

i am sorry no one was able to answer your question, but we are not paid to, nor do we sit he waiting for questions to answer.

post like the above will almost ensure many wont want to help you.

quite disrespectful imo.

thanks
[General Questions and Answers] rikicchi:
Urgent. Need Help~

Hi.

I made a post earlier a few days ago asking for help in recovering HP 7 VoiceTab 1321RA. Got 77 views so far but none of the replies and the method I tumbled upon helps >.<

Any chance anyone here using the same device as I do? If yes, can I have some files for the Fastboot Driver please? I'm stuck here. Oh and anyways, when I checked the Hardware Ids of my device USB Port, it was USB\VID_03F0&PID_6D1A and USB\VID_03F0&PID_6D1A&REV_0100

I tried the method to edit the android_winusb.inf and the adb_usb.ini with 0x03F0 as the method I found sugested but still, even with the fastboot mode on, the fastboot didn't read my device. Tried to use this line on cmd

fastboot -i 0x03F0 <command>

as well and still no luck with the factory reset nor flashing the update.zip. The errors I got when I used those was:

Please help :crying:
[General Questions and Answers] hellakarsh:
Hey!! My brother has Samsung Galaxy S Duos with rooted stock ROM.... His phone lags a hell but he refuses to install a custom ROM on it... So I have installed some software like seeder which improves performance a little bit... Can any one of u recommend me some softwares like seeder....
[General Questions and Answers] kvrangarao:
I think u should have custom recovery to flash custom rom
[General Questions and Answers] hellakarsh:
I have already mentioned "he don't want a custom rom"....
[General Questions and Answers] schlager P.:
maybe a fresh stock rom?

Sent from the den of inequity
[General Questions and Answers] A L I R E Z A:
Hi , plz help me in this post :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60127570&postcount=23221

And i have another question : I installed a custom rom on Galaxy Ace GT S5830i called JellyBlast :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1976674

Have i really upgraded the android version ?! Or it`s still Ginger Bred ?

Sorry for my bad english @};-
[General Questions and Answers] Cyanicsky09:
Check in the Settings menu, then in About Phone and look for Android Version it should be between 4.1.1 and 4.2. If it is then you have jelly bean

Don't forget the thanks button, if I helped you.
[General Questions and Answers] A L I R E Z A:
Thank you very much but have checked it before and it`s 4.1.1 . In an android market I searched for clash of clans but it say it`s not Compatible with your device because the game requires android 4.0.3 or newer ! :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Vandy2304:
Restore option in CWM Recovery.

Can anyone explain what are the different restore options in the Advance Restore Menu of Clockworkmod Recovery ;i.e, Restore system/data/cache etc. :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] hellakarsh:
Maybe it didn't install because of device compatibility issue or maybe country issue....
[General Questions and Answers] Cyanicsky09:
Maybe it isn't compatible with the hardware of your device or Google Play doesn't yet know your device is now Jelly Bean (if this is the case then log on to Google Play on a computer and check to see if you can add your device to it's database on your apps), other than that I am not sure.

Don't forget the thanks button, if I helped you.

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If not that then try downloading the apk file from an other site and install it manually.

Don't forget the thanks button, if I helped you.
[General Questions and Answers] HamdiArjuna:
SIM1 (2G/3G) can't connect to network but SIM2 (only 2G) works

device : Advan Vandroid S4K (a.k.a Star Mini)

OS : 4.4.2

Processor : Spreadtrum sc7731 (sc8831 if use MTK Droid Tools)

Status : Rooted

I just rooted my phone with KingRoot and installed Xposed because I want change status bar style with Flat Style Bar Indicators, after that I continue browse modules and saw Lollipop Navigation Bar and install it, active it and reboot. I don't see the changes and open it for more help, I see tutorial there (paste this command below in build.prop), do it quickly, reboot. after that my device was bootloop. OMG

Googling for help and I found how to revive my device (I forgot the URL), it tells me connect device to PC and open command adb:

adb reboot-bootloader

In fastboot mode, write command:

fastboot -w

then disconnect device and flash stock rom with ResearchDownload, 5 minutes later my device alive again.

After flashing stock rom, SIM1 (2G/3G) can't connect to cell network, if I check IMEI with dial *#06# its null/null, but if I just use SIM2 (2G), IMEI still there and network still works. Please help me! I want my 3G back.

P.S. : Sorry for my bad English, I am Indonesian
[General Questions and Answers] Vandy2304:
Can someone help me on this also:

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/xposed-framework-t3080762

I cant understand the previously given solutions in other forums.......
[General Questions and Answers] MufcTK:
Hi! I am using a Moto G XT1033 bootloader unlocked and with PacMan ROM the latest beta.

Now the ROM is lagging a lot for me. I wish to switch ROMs but I don't want to wipe my data as it can not be recovered again. (I have an app with about 2GB of data and there is no way to get back after wipe) I have 2 questions now:

1. If I take a backup using Twrp will it backup all the things in my memory(for eg Music)?

2. Is there any way to go back to stock ROM without wiping the data?

2.1 If not then can I switch to ANY other ROM without wiping data? (I think PacMan is based on CM)
[General Questions and Answers] hellakarsh:
1) It will only backup your system (your ROM), data (your apps and their data), cache and boot.... It will NOT backup your personal data (music etc).

2) Have you nandroid backed up your stock ROM? If yes, then surely you can get back without data loss...

2.1) It is recommended to wipe data (apps and data) before installing any ROM.

PS:- Wiping data doesn't wipe tour personal files until you do it from settings... And you can always backup your apps and their data with titanium backup...

Hit thanks button if I helped...
[General Questions and Answers] MufcTK:
Thanks for the help! If I take a titanium backup of an app will it backup EVERYTHING of the app? Including the apk?
[General Questions and Answers] hellakarsh:
Yes it will backup every component of the app including its apk, settings and all the stuff related to it...
[General Questions and Answers] akipapa:
Can anyone help me with this:

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-7-2013/nexus-7-2013-qa/twrp-restored-successfully-dataf2fs-t3079055

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] bweN diorD:
Maybe try to find a kernel dev who is very active, send them a nice pm requesting help, if they don't respond within a few days try a different one.

Please don't keep pm'ing them if they don't respond, or imply they don't want to help you.

That's what I would try.