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[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
OP can be used to mean two different things.

OP=Original Poster/Original Post

It refers to the member that made the thread/first post and it also refers to the first post itself. In this case that you ask about it means that the senior member is the Original Poster.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Download the stock firmware for your model, then use Linux to extract the kernel(zimg) from the firmware then convert it to an Odin flashable .tar or a recovery flashable .zip, then flash the .tar via Odin or the .zip via custom recovery if you ever need to.

You can also use Terminal Emulator app and the proper dd command for your device model number to install the kernel straight from the phone itself.
[General Questions and Answers] Sam Nakamura:
Although Flashify or Rashr can be used to flash kernel...
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Yes, there are more ways that can be listed as well.

But Rashr and Flashify are not as dependable as Odin, recovery, Terminal Emulator or ADB.
[General Questions and Answers] Soulito:
Hi!

So I recently got an International

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F)

Build #: PD1

then i got root using the following source http://androidforums.com/threads/galaxy-s7-edge-exynos-root.1012790/

now im trying to install TWRP from here http://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/development/recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084

in order to flash a kernel i want but im not sure if this would brick my phone since i already got root another way.

also does the Build # makes a difference because i have seen people with the same phone but different Build #.

any help would be appreciated! :D
[General Questions and Answers] Sam Nakamura:
That's right, but especially in the beginning it was a useful tool to me...
[General Questions and Answers] bg260:
Hello,

Yes the build number is very important. I believe the PD-1 is refering to your bootloader.

Unless your S7 is one of these, then your bootloader is locked. No custom recovery. Flashing custom recovery on a locked bootloader can cause your phone to brick.

For Galaxy S7:

SM-G930F, SM-G930FD, and SM-G930X

Korean SM-G930S, SM-G930K, SM-G930L

Canadian SM-G930W8

For Galaxy S7 Edge:

SM-G935F, SM-G930FD, SM-G930X

Korean SM-G935S, SM-G930K, SM-G930L

Canadian SM-G935W8

Find out more here.

http://galaxys7root.com/
[General Questions and Answers] meyerweb:
Restrict Background Data doesn't [sometimes] seem to work

In Android settings, there's an option to restrict background data use by individual apps. I've set restrict background data to "Always" for several apps. For some of them, it does what it's supposed to do. For others, however, the apps continue to use background data. Here are a couple of examples.

Both apps are set to restrict background data always, were set that way before the beginning of the date range shown, and both are still using background data. Any thoughts on why, and how to actually get this setting to work?
[General Questions and Answers] vrahn:
So now I have marshmallow 6.0.1 on my Android Galaxy S5. I had root before but since I followed the instructions and flashed my route has been lost and my bootloader is now locked I have g900v can anyone help me with getting the bootloader unlocked and root again?
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
There are certain things that still use data in the background when turned off in system. You'll have to use things like Greenify or a similar app to fully control background data.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
You can probably root the device again but I doubt you'll be able to unlock the bootloader, most are locked permanently these days on Samsung devices.

You should find a root method in the S5 forum here. Open XDA in a browser and use the "Compact" tab at the top of the page or the "search all forums" feature to find the S5 forum and what you're looking for.
[General Questions and Answers] vrahn:
The problem is root seems to be available for every other device except mine. Mine is a g900v and the other ones that I am seeing root for are either H or F or other
[General Questions and Answers] TheGreenBastard02:
To the user asking about the bootloader on 900v...

The XDA app won't let me quote for some reason? Anyway.....

You should be able to unlock the boot loader using the method found in the XDA s5 Verizon forum. You will need root before attempting the procedure.
[General Questions and Answers] vrahn:
I have looked in the Forum and I can't seem to find it in there
[General Questions and Answers] TheGreenBastard02:
I'm having good results with "resurrection remix" on my 900v.. Been using it for a few weeks. I still get a system failure reboot maybe twice a week but it's been getting progressively better with every rom update. I had bad experiences with cm13 although its been quite a while since I played with it, it is bound to be more stable by now. I must say RR is by far the most versatile rom I've ever used. The built in tweaks are amazing.

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Hold on let me find it for you...
[General Questions and Answers] nabeelrazanaqvi:
Hi there. I have recently update to android 6.0.1 officially, I am not rooted. I am hai weird Battery drain without using phone. Any solution is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance<br />

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[General Questions and Answers] TheGreenBastard02:
It won't let me post links but if you search the main XDA forum (not within this thread) for "Verizon galaxy s5 bootloader unlock" it's the 2nd result. In the developers sub forum.

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What firmware are you using? It is definitely odd that your os is using more power than the screen and on mm to boot.

Did you check your apps to see what all is running? Could be bloatware dragging you down but it's hard to say without more information.

I'd first check whats running and take note of anything you don't immediately recognize and go from there.

Rocking a Galaxy S5 900V fully unlocked and a Galaxy Prime half unlocked.
[General Questions and Answers] TheGreenBastard02:
What firmware are you using? It is definitely odd that your os is using more power than the screen and on mm to boot.

Did you check your apps to see what all is running? Could be bloatware dragging you down but it's hard to say without more information.

I'd first check whats running and take note of anything you don't immediately recognize and go from there.

Rocking a Galaxy S5 900V fully unlocked and a Galaxy Prime half unlocked.
[General Questions and Answers] Pavlex4:
Can you help me do this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2691624

I want to force kernel to send voltage from battery to usb port?
[General Questions and Answers] vrahn:
I searched the main part of XDA and the 2nd post came up for TMobile
[General Questions and Answers] meyerweb:
Seems like a bug or oversight in Android, then. If I tell the system "don't let this app use background data," the system shouldn't let that app use background data. Period.
[General Questions and Answers] nabeelrazanaqvi:
It is 32.2.A.0.224 android 6.0.1

I use greenify so apps are hibernating always. Its is android os and android system always eating my battery

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My firmware is 32.2.A.0.224 and yes I use greenify so no app running in the background
[General Questions and Answers] TheGreenBastard02:
Sorry bud. It won't let me post links. It's a sticky in the Verizon galaxy s5 android development sub forum. You can't miss it.

I've used the method to unlock my s5 completely and can vouch that it works without issues.

Rocking a Galaxy S5 900V fully unlocked and a Galaxy Prime half unlocked.

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Hmm.. Have you removed greenify and checked your stats again?? Could be a bug for your specific setup. I would certainly think hibernating would show up under system in your power breakdown.

Rocking a Galaxy S5 900V fully unlocked and a Galaxy Prime half unlocked.

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Hmm.. Have you removed greenify and checked your stats again?? Could be a bug for your specific setup. I would certainly think hibernating would show up under system in your power breakdown.

Rocking a Galaxy S5 900V fully unlocked and a Galaxy Prime half unlocked.

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Hmm.. Have you removed greenify and checked your stats again?? Could be a bug for your specific setup. I would certainly think hibernating would show up under system in your power breakdown.

Rocking a Galaxy S5 900V fully unlocked and a Galaxy Prime half unlocked.

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Hmm.. Have you removed greenify and checked your stats again?? Could be a bug for your specific setup. I would certainly think hibernating would show up under system in your power breakdown

Rocking a Galaxy S5 900V fully unlocked and a Galaxy Prime half unlocked.
[General Questions and Answers] Pavlex4:
Can you help me do this: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2691624

I want to force kernel to send voltage from battery to usb port?
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
It isn't a bug, there are system functions that are required by the operating system, those functions are going to function no matter what setting you use unless you freeze/hibernate/disable it.
[General Questions and Answers] meyerweb:
The Amazon and Kindle apps are not mandatory system functions.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
No, but they are probably apps that scan and update app content frequently. Its going to do that as long as the app is on the device until you freeze/hibernate/disable them but that's beside the point, the point is you need to use Greenify or a similar app as I stated in my first reply.

Stop looking for something to argue about and use the advice you were given.

Besides, I don't think you understand what the "restrict background data" feature really does, do some reading and you'll understand that it isn't a kill switch and wasn't meant to be.
[General Questions and Answers] meyerweb:
How about "stop defending poor code just because it comes from Google." ?

I know it's not a kill switch. But it should prevent non-critical apps from accessing data when they're not in the foreground. What the Hell else does "restrict background data" mean? That's exactly what it does for many apps.

As far as using apps like Greenify, I have an non-rootable device, and Greenify doesn't do squat to resolve this. Without root it's nothing more than a task killer, and does nothing to prevent the app from being restarted. Disabling the apps isn't the answer either, because I want them to run when in the foreground.

So how about not being arrogant?
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
It means "restrict" as in limit the flow of data in that it limits it but not completely. It does not mean "stop" as in stop altogether.

As I said, stop looking for an argument and please show respect to all Forum Moderators or you won't enjoy your stay here. Mind your attitude please.

If you want to stop the data then find a root method for your device and use the suggested apps.

Otherwise there is no point in complaining, it accomplishes nothing.
[General Questions and Answers] Kaminosaint:
I currently own a Note 4 (Darthstalker v2 rom) and a S7. I am looking for a way to mirror phone's content to a HDMI 2.0 TV in 1080p @ 120 Hz. It is possible to achieve the mentioned resolution on a HML adapter or through something like Chromecast/Samsung Hub on either of the devices I own?. Every way I can think of is only at 60 Hz refresh rate.
[General Questions and Answers] bravonova:
Refresh rate is hardware and resolution specific, I suppose. :)

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There is dedicated sub-forum available on XDA for SGS5 Verizon too :) I think I have given link for it in my previous reply. :)

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There is dedicated sub-forum available on XDA for SGS5 Verizon too :) I think I have given link for it in my previous reply. :)

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There is dedicated sub-forum available on XDA for SGS5 Verizon too :) I think I have given link for it in my previous reply. :)

forum link --> http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5

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@vrahn

There is dedicated sub-forum available on XDA for SGS5 Verizon too. I think I have given link for it in my previous reply. You can find useful information there. :)

forum link --> http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5
[General Questions and Answers] vrahn:
Can you send it to me in a private message please?
[General Questions and Answers] Gravemind2015:
Hello.

I am using Moto G 2015 (osprey) XT1550.On every marshmallow or lollipop rom the lockscreen pattern always take about 40% of lower screen. But in some places like in tutorial videos, I have seen lockscreen pattern to take advantage of full screen (attached image, blue one, its galaxy nexus on jellybean).

One topic on GitHub I did found was-https://github.com/LegacyXperia/local_manifests/issues/164 but it was not meant for lollipop/marshmallow ROMS.

Would it be possible to increase the size(modifying xmls probably)? More confusingly, some devices on jellybean custom roms don't show it like this too. I don't know if its ROM related or device specific as the photos I got as reference weren't meant for this.

I am using official cm 13 nightlies right now.

Here is a paused screenshot of a tutorial video showing pattern in full screen-

And here is my Moto G 2015 osprey XT1550 16GB 2GB Cyanogenmod 13 nightly lock screen with same 5x5 grid-

Thank you.

Greetings, Gravemind2015.

Broadcasted from Zeta Reticuli
[General Questions and Answers] KYLEROX:
Hello....i have a note 4 sm-n910c...can someone help me...how do i force 4g and 3g...i only have an option to force it on 4g 3g and 2g....i only want 4g and 3g...because it goes very slow on 2g...i have seen it on another phone so i know its possible...i want to know how to do itView attachment 3773977
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
If your phone switches signals, it's because it's going with the best available. You can't force it to go with a 3G or 4G signal if they're not available any more than you can force yourself into a lane of traffic that's not jammed or force an Adam Sandler movie not to suck.
[General Questions and Answers] Oswald Boelcke:
The settings you showed are exactly the same that are available to me. No other choices.

Maybe you find an app supporting your desires; e.g. I'm using Elixir 2 by Tamás Barta, which offers a lot of toogle switches for its widgets.
[General Questions and Answers] TimSchumi:
Where to write a tutorial for rooting (for example), if the device doesn't have it's own forum?

If I want to write about Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (for example) (which doesn't have it's own forum) can I write it into the Samsung Galaxy Core forum?
[General Questions and Answers] Tanmoy Mitra:
Hey everyone... just out of curiosity i am asking (I'm not that much hardcore dev nor hardcore noob) can i flash any resembling nexus image on my phone running stock Jellybean..... the closest resemblance is nexus 5 or 6... i don't remember. But thing is that it is having qualcomm processor ie is built over it but mine is mediatek mt 6592 @ 8 Cores @ 1.7 GHz

.... plz tell. Also I'm not afraid in bricking my device bcoz I've stock firmware too. PLZ tell me bcoz there are lots of stock images codenamed shamu razor ....etc are avilable......my Device maker dont give updated....( liar they promised kk update....) and i know my device is compatible enough to support it......plz help
[General Questions and Answers] chuwee93:
What is the odin?
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Odin is a tool made for PC that is used to flash stock files on Samsung devices.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Stock firmwares and custom ROMs are model number specific, they are built to work only on their model, you can't flash firmware from one model on a different model unless it is ported to be compatible, you can not flash it as is and you'll have to find a stock firmware or custom ROM from another MTK6592 device and port that over to your model number.

There are many different guides for porting MTK.

Do a Google search for:

"How to port MTK6592"

That should show you what you need to know.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
If it doesn't have its own forum then you need to create the thread in the Android>General forum
[General Questions and Answers] Tanmoy Mitra:
Haha let me tell you that

1. No custom rom (official and unofficial) ported.

2. The xda portal of p81 is full of crap. No hope

there.

3. Mediatek never released my processor's

sourcecode.. not for Jellybean atleast.the

Available one is for kk

4. No custom recovery ported( i managed to port

cwm after 3 months struggle and thrice

bricking).

5. My phone is clone of Coolpad 7320.The

playmore ui is copy of cool life ui.

6.No kernel is supporting it...and multiwindow in it

Is Sh!t.... i can't buy new phone(my parents

won't allow)

7. I am the sole one doing researchwork and

porting. And posting answers to other p81 user

8.#####this phone is poweful but ##### it is still

Useless...... 15+ attempts but unable to unlock

Bootloader.

9. Playmore ui is the worst ui even worst than

froyo, ICS interface....and if i add any launcher ,

It crashes it and tries killing it(only Now launcher

Works) ....Lacks interprocess communucation.

10. System sometimes kills itself .my stock battery

saver kills gms service play service and system

ui resulting in crashes as soon as it boots... so

Always have to charge above 50%......
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
There aren't any stock firmwares available for other MTK6592 devices that you can port over? Custom ROMs aren't the only option.

If you have KK source available then use it.
[General Questions and Answers] Tanmoy Mitra:
Ok there are only handful of device having it.... you can count over 3 fingers...... I cant port mi 4i, gionee s 5.5 bcoz they run on same processor but also ive to see ram.... they are built for 2 gb ram but damn sure it will crash( my xda friend once told me) or else ive ported my dad's vibe k4 note firmware....

Im having 1gb out of which 940 mb usable
[General Questions and Answers] DaeccaD:
So. Tough question I reckon.

Read somewhere about a dual boot on mobile phones? Especially interested in HTC one M7 possibillity for that.

Also. Sidenote. Is there a windows phone os for the M7? Wanting to integrate my phone with the rest of my stuff but don't have the means to go out and buy a new one.

This is also why I'd want to dual boot. Use the stock as a daily driver and the windows phone os as a secondary to be able to integrate with my network more thoroughly.

Cheers

Daecca
[General Questions and Answers] chuwee93:
Than you. (:
[General Questions and Answers] lorddavid:
Hi, I think that I bricked a Xperia C4 5303, its been a long time since the last time that I flash a xperia phone. I downloaded the rom from spain using xperiafirm, Converted to tft using flashtool. After that I start flashing, stuck on flashing data and then Have a power fail, now the phone wont enter in flashmode, i tried but the flashtool said this:

06/046/2016 16:46:17 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

06/046/2016 16:46:17 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

06/046/2016 16:46:57 - INFO - Device disconnected

No idea what can I do, windows detect the phone as serial usb (com45)
[General Questions and Answers] rcll:
Seconding this question. It would be great to have offline Google Maps data that doesn't get pulled out from under you every 30 days.

Maybe an Xposed module to reset the 30 day expiration date periodically? Anything possible with Tasker?
[General Questions and Answers] Tanmoy Mitra:
Ok i found some more good mobiles with same spects

1.Samsung S5 I9600(100% fake china clone and

Amazingly higher benchmark results. Firmware

available .)

2.Doogee DG 550 ( fantastic ui)

3. Lenovo A 916.......

Amazingly they have same spects (gsmarena.com)

1 gb ram, same mt 6592,, some are kitkat version,

Flashable via sp flash tool,,,,, also have good ui.. thats what i want....
[General Questions and Answers] TsunaXZ:
Thank you I've just installed cm12.1 and all probl got fixed but the problem now is foldermount.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Now you just need to put it all together, good luck and hopefully happy flashing.
[General Questions and Answers] Tanmoy Mitra:
Thanks...... or if it fails i can flash my stock one back by ygdp tool and .cpb firmware

:):)
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
You hope, perma bricks do happen. Just depends on what gets corrupted if something goes wrong.
[General Questions and Answers] Tanmoy Mitra:
Huh!!!!! Idn know that..... can you believe this is actually 8 th time i bricked my phone.... ( acc to forum rules i can't swear ). Ygdp saved me everytime......
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
You've soft bricked(software not functioning) that's recoverable, a hard brick(hardware failing to function) is not because the device won't boot to any mode and won't connect to PC, kinda screwed at that point.
[General Questions and Answers] Tanmoy Mitra:
Means if i brick by any other firmware im dead anyways
[General Questions and Answers] Qoloom:
Are OTA updates available for Mate 7

Hi guys,

I want to buy a Huawei Mate 7 but what worries me is whether I can get an OTA update to Android Lollipop or not? (the device comes with KitKat)

It really worries me because I'm 100% noob and most of the update guides on the internet say that I have to update my phone by knowing the firmware region and copying firmware on the phone etc. etc., which, honestly, I know nothing about.

In fact, can I simply tap "software update" in the settings menu and wait till things get done like on Samsung or Microsoft devices?

Thanks for taking time answering a noob's Q
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
No, it means it can happen, not that it will.
[General Questions and Answers] viji1988:
samsung galaxy s duos

thanks bro .... i will try it today itself.......:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
[General Questions and Answers] paclook:
galaxy duos treath

only answer for that phone
[General Questions and Answers] darrin lancaster:
Is there any launchers that work with motions and gestures on the galaxy S4 I've tried apex launcher the free version.
[General Questions and Answers] south956:
Any apps that have pie-like gestures and style?
[General Questions and Answers] Bometdebanjo:
posting

I want to reply to a thread in developer section but when i want to send the comment or reply, the app tells me im not able to post anything because i havent post anything yet. Till now :P is there a way to post on developer threads any faster?
[General Questions and Answers] MJD:
I am unable to post my question in the thread in the developer section for the issue I currently have so thought I would try here.

I flashed the ausdim kernel to my GT-i9505 using the AROMA kernel chooser. After doing so I am unable to enable wifi. Is there anything i need to do before or after flashing the kernel to get rid of this issue?
[General Questions and Answers] Bometdebanjo:
Did you wipe data and dalvik cache?