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[Galaxy S 4 General] francwalter:
Can I use Heimdall (the Mac OSX GUI) to flash a nandroid backup to my 9505?

In the nandroid there are all these files: boot.img, data.ext4.tar, recovery.img, system.ext4.tar - will this be the same as if I would restore the nandroid backup with CWM?

My phone doesnt start anymore and I tried a lot already, but CWM doesn't work anymore, so I look for a way to revive it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] pjkiener:
Hey guys, really sorry to ask for a spoon feed but I've been searching the web far and wide. Maybe I haven't found it cuz I've been half asleep for the last hour trying to read through everything. Anyway, how do I create a heimdall firmware package from the latest stock S4 firmware? I have Heimdall 1.4.0 and heimdall frontend and downloading the latest firmware from Sammobile: XXUHOE4. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks,

Paul

OK, wow! I guess I'm asleep... found the Create Package feature in Frontend. lol, thanks anyways!
[Galaxy S 4 General] gc2712:
ERROR: Failed to open file ........

I have been trying to recover stock GT-i9505 for days now after system crashed during OTA update and bricked device. I tried connecting with Kies in windows 10. (nope). Tried with Odin in Windows 10 (Nope - failed to write on two different computers using two different USB cables and different ports). Tried using Linux Mint 17.2 with Heimdall (couldn't get it working in windows 10),following the above guide on two different computers with linux Mint 17.2. (one 32 bit and one 64 bit). The result was that both machines were able to import the *.pit file from the device and use it, but the 32 bit machine could not access the image files selected when I hit 'start', even when I had cd'd into the directory and checked permissions etc. On the 64 bit machine I got a bit further, but it came up with the following error:

~ # heimdall flash --APNHLOS NON-HLOS.bin --ABOOT aboot.mbn --BOOT boot.img --HIDDEN hidden.img.ext4 --MDM modem.bin --RECOVERY recovery.img --RPM rpm.mbn --SBL2 sbl2.mbn --SBL3 sbl3.mbn --SYSTEM system.img.ext4 --TZ tz.mbn --CACHE cache.img.ext4
ERROR: Failed to open file "NON-HLOS.bin"

I am really at a loss as to what to do now. Is anyone able to advise. I forgot to mention all was done from admin terminal and I tried two different stock files from Sammobile.

Thought I'd try creating a package and see if that worked. package created without errors, but when loading package to flash Heimdall reported "error: failed to find firmware element". What on earth does that mean?

UPDATE: Finally all partitions flashed despite heimdall indicating firstly, that creating a package failed and that all writes also failed! After many attempts, disconnecting the S4 after each supposed failure and then starting again, a reboot started system! Rebooted into recovery and it also booted up. I have no idea why all this happened when at every stage, error messages suggested otherwise. I am still unable to connect with Kies in Windows 10, which was was started me down this road in the first place. But I'm glad I found heimdall as Linux just connects without any hassle to Android devices and at least it worked where Odin didn't.
[Galaxy S 4 General] shabaz_53:
I tried your method step by step. In place of sbl2 I had sbl1 file. So I changed it accordingly. After flashing --SBL1 my note 10.1 2014 lte gone complete dead. Zero response to any button press not even responding to charger or pc. What should I do now? Any suggestion?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] razor08350:
I search MIUi for Nexus 4 but i can't find ... Why the dévelopement are not start for this phone ?

Envoyé depuis mon Nexus 4 avec Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scream4cheese:
Is this what you're looking for?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2312677
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbeezie:
In regards to this question, you cannot expect every rom developer or development team to own every phone, most of the time it's a personal choice of the developers to pursue it and they may not have access to specific phones on a daily basis. Would be like asking a rom cooker who bundles for a Galaxy S4 why they don't also make the same rom for the Nexus 4, it's easier said than done, and it's not just a "theme".

(It's almost like saying why does Cyanogen only support limited (modern/2012+) model of HTC branded devices now, why don't they support the One SV, X+, S, or Droid DNA yet?).

I mean, look at how many android devices are listed, and I've heard someone come into IRC and actually argue why isn't [Blank] Rom supported on [Insert Chinese Brand] Phone.
[HTC One X+] Thermaltake868:
I installed TWRP v2.4.1.0 Venom, and wipe all, and now I want to mount usb storage to put rom on it but storage is not recognized on my PC, it says that MTP usb drivers failed to install, can someone help me ? What Should I do ?

EDIT: I did it now from the 5th time he is sideloading now, don't know why he wouldn't send it before I did same thing as previous 4 time.
[HTC One X+] KiGWa:
When you just activated sideload on your device, wait for 2 minutes until issuing the adb sideload command.

What i usually do is when activating sideload i go to windows device manager and do a SCAN FOR HARDWARE CHANGES.

Once the scanning is done, only then i do the sideload command.

I hope this helps.
[Android Apps and Games] YOSOGOLD:
Hey,

I was thinking of a widget/folder that looked like a circle and you would drag apps to it and you could spin the wheel to see the apps you inserted.

Also a version of this widget/folder that were a quarter of a circel that would be placed in the ether right, left, top or bottom corner ofc also "spinnable".​
[Android Apps and Games] GermainZ:
You can't spin widgets (widgets don't have gestures). You could have a button on the widget to spin it, tho.

Either way, a waste of resources, time and efficiency IMO.

There's a widget that shows apps in a circle, tho. It acts like a folder (plus the eye candy) . No spinning. I can search for it if you want.
[Android Apps and Games] ichi go:
If you can remember it, I would be curious to test it.
[Android Apps and Games] PenguinxEnjoi:
Circle launcher.

Nuff said.
[Android Apps and Games] GermainZ:
CircleLauncher, like PenguinxEnjoi said.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] yadinbilu:
hi i bought a fake galaxy s3 and i installed this rom:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9aSy_qFLoc

i dont think that i have that model of this devise because my first android was 4.1.9.imm76d..

now when i finished install im trying to enter to the camera and it write to me:camt connect to the camera..

PLZ HELP what can i do???how to fix it?

BIG THX
[HTC Droid DNA] rvpartsguy:
Whats the difference in these two forums ???
[HTC Droid DNA] optimusapple:
I might be wrong (I'm new here) but the original seems to be for WIPs and things that aren't considered finished products, while the other one is for things that are considered finished
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
It's supposed to be that the regular dev forum is fir general development and the original forum is for 'original' development, like not based off other stuff, one of a kind, etc.
[HTC Droid DNA] pio_masaki:
Simply its built from source is original, modded is in the regular, this is why you see sense ROMs in regular and all the kernels and source built ROMs in original. The exception is viper, but they rewrote most of the framework anyways.

It has nothing to do with WIP or any such thing, it just happens the ROMs are WIP because they aren't fully working because the hardware isn't finished being supported yet.

Tapatalked from my HTC DNA - Carbon
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s7yler:
If I want to replace my top cover on the HTC One (because it has been scratched, and I then want to buy a new top replacement http://www.parts4repair.com/top-cover-bottom-cover-for-htc-one-m7-white/ ) is it possible just to heat it up and then remove it? without opening anything else up in the phone?

Seems possible to do with the bottom cover, but can it also be done with the top?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Z900:
Also want to know plse, anyone ?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biohaz55:
From a tear down I saw here (possibly general section) the top cover can only be replaced after a complete dismantle as it appears to be screwed in place from the back
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Z900:
Thankk you rider !:good:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Muhammad.Muayad:
here is a link to the teardown "http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/HTC+One+Teardown/13494/1"

it appears to be really hard to replace because you have to take the Screen and Digitizer off the casing.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crushalot:
Here is the teardown done by an XDA user:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2353895
[Galaxy S 4 General] villapark75:
Just read on Androidpolice Cricket are offering a $200 rebate on the s4. So similar price to the Nexus 4

www.androidpolice.com/2013/06/08/de...laxy-s-iii-and-htc-one-sv-via-mail-in-rebate/

And there are great deals on other phones too. www.mycricket.com/cell-phones?cm_sp=hero-_-423-_-OOF_1

Sorry if this has already been posted :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Suchomimus:
Almost jumped at the offer...but then I remembered Cricket wireless is a CDMA carrier and I want to use T-Mobile, so unless they're selling a factory unlocked phone it would be pointless for me to buy it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] villapark75:
I'm in UK so don't know the differences you have over there.....wish it was that price over here though :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] frrlod:
Can that be trusted? Seems too cheap.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Suchomimus:
CDMA is typically for US LTE vands. It's what Verizon/Sprint use, and basically it means the phone won't work on GSM netowrks (T-Mobile/AT&T). It's far more restrictive, and you can't just pop in a SIM card and use the phone as you wish.

There seems to be a couple of catches.

-The fine print says that you need to make two auto-bill payments to Cricket wireless, which depending on the plan you pick, is $70-100. It also means you must be on Cricket wireless service for 45 days before you can cancel and use the phone on another carrier, which if it's a CDMA phone, means no T-Mobile/AT&T.

-The rebate offer could be several months before you get it in the mail.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Cusa:
I'm on AMDB stock ROM and 95% of the time the soft keys work but there are times when it doesn't matter how many times I'm pressing them, they just won't work. Has anyone experienced this?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Guest:
Hello All and Happy new year.

I'm new here and I'm sorry for disturbing the community, but I have a big issue.

I can't upgrade the german ROM to english ROM. The upgrade process fails with this error:

SD Download

=========

Sections = 1

NOT allow update!

What can I do?

Is there any other way to upgrade the ROM (not by SD card)?

Thanks for you help.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Wama:
Sorry I've posted like a guest ...
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] dodo:
Re: MDA compact (T-Moblie ROM===> to english ROM) Trouble

I have the same problem. Help me please!!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] ezzkht:
seems both of you having your devices locked by the manufacturer!!

there's a tool here in this forum to help you to unlock it..

search & conquer :lol:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cahiatt:
So I just noticed something on the stock Samsung keyboard on my new S4. I opened an app that required a number entry and as usual the number pad opened up. However my number entry requires a decimal point and there is only 0-9 on the number pad. No decimal point. Seems Samsung forgot that one.

Oops....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] trouthunter7:
I had the same problem. In installed the new Google Keyboard and the problem seems to have gone away.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cahiatt:
Ended up doing the same thing. I really liked the number row on top of the Samsung keyboard though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] phr0zen:
Any help would be appreciated at this point :/

Phone had been rooted, installed TWRP, downloaded the ROM I wanted and put it on external SD card... good so far?

Rebooted into recovery, made sure ROM and gapps were in the correct folder, wiped everything accordingly...The *contents* in the folder in which the ROM and gapps were placed were deleted. The folder its self was not, nor were any other folders or their contents in the mother folder.

Any clues? Now I'm sitting here stuck in either recovery or download mode whichever I so choose and the computer cannot identify the phone for me to transfer files over.

Uh......:eek:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Cusa:
Odin back to stock ROM.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] xBeerdroiDx:
You could uninstall and reinstall the USB drivers and use a USB port that directly connects to the motherboard (back of the PC) and try flashing stock again via Odin. Or, head down to Walmart and grab a micro sd card to place your rom, gapps, backups, etc on. I highly...HIGHLY recommend using a micro sd card if you plan on living the rooted life
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] getbuzzin:
How about taking out the external sd card, plug into computer and transfer rom and gapps onto card, put card back into phone and then reboot back into recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
This is your best bet. Otherwise you could adb push the ROM and gapps to your sd. But if you're not set up for adb, that's a lot of work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] phr0zen:
Thanks guys for all the information. I have been having issues with installing the drivers correctly (Win8) but Kies seems to work well for the most part. I decided to open Kies and do the emergency restoration and it's back to normal now.

Question: If one were to restore it via Kies, could another model number be searched for and installed? ie the i9500 or i9505 firmware? Just a thought.

Anyway, thanks again... oh and I do have a micro sd card. I came from the Skyrocket and flashed probably half a million times lol. This is what threw me for a loop, deleting the ROM from inside the folder but not the folder, nor anything else on the sd card.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
[QUOTE

Question: If one were to restore it via Kies, could another model number be searched for and installed? ie the i9500 or i9505 firmware? Just a thought..[/QUOTE]

I don't think it would work and it wouldn't be a good thing to do. Bricks are made from less
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] phr0zen:
I don't think it would work and it wouldn't be a good thing to do. Bricks are made from less

Hehe, I figures just as much. Wasn't going to try it anyway, unless it was maybe the Google version without all the crapware, which is supposed to be released shortly from my understanding
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] rich81420:
I always do this. It will save you time to make sure you keep a hard copy of your main roms on your PC. And have a way to transfer them to your mini sd (old phone, usb device, or mini to full size adapter. As most PC's have a full size slot. This method has saved me countless hrs.. Flashed about 15 roms on my new S4 and haven't even downloaded Oden.. But I've had to use this method twice. Works great.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThatDude24:
There's this weird flower type of a thing on the top left screen on the phone that wont come off at all. At first it was small and didnt know what or how it got there and now it got a little longer and it is very weird. Its hard to distinguish what it exactly it is. Could it possibly be a defective sign because it is still smooth and its not sign of a scratch more so internally. Its kind of hard to actually take a picture to show the weird design in good quality but im worried that it can keep getting longer. What should i do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lordcheeto03:
Could it possibly be the digitizer separating from the LCD? Weird looking nonetheless.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThatDude24:
How does that happen & can Tmobile replace this for free since i never dropped it or anything and its basically internal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] se1000:
Looks like the digitizer or something in the screen is detaching. I'd ask for a new phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] elesbb:
If you bought it within the past 30 days, you can get a replacement through buyers remorse. If its after 30 days, you will have to do a warranty replacement and then you would get a factory refurbished device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThatDude24:
Ehh, damn. Its past 30 days. Thanks for this info though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sdizzy101:
The same exact thing is happening to my fiance's S3 battery door
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nathan96:
Whacha think ? Good ol' fashioned AOSP or MIUI Roms ? (especially V5), and why ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
AOSP.

a manta wrote this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rrohanjs:
miui was my choice earlier on nexus s because during those days miui with a good kernel did match up to the speeds of aosp roms

BUT now there is no comparison, miui running phone feels like a 800mhz processor phone :silly:

even though the ui is amazing to have and obviously to show friends and keep playing with all day, the amount of bugs and lack of smoothness really makes it tough to use as a dd
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 21sirhc:
now that MIUI just got on 4.2.2 id have to say MIUI..the look and feel is so different than AOSP that it makes all those other roms seem just the same. MIUI is so customizable and different. pair that with a franco kernal and your good to go! lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmegalodon:
MIUI was a breath of fresh air during the GB days, but these days the interest just isn't there for me. I'd probably give v5 a spin if it ever drops for the toro+, however I'm more than content with the current state of Android.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Seraz007:
well the only thing lacking from MIUI IMO is the app drawer :confused::(:(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] b.huss2:
I'm diggin miui v5 right now. Pretty smooth and as the previous post said, "a breath of fresh air". I'm an aosp guy but something different for a change is nice. :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lonestrider:
I love AOSP.

But recently I tried MIUI v5 and it's quite interesting. MIUI have another interesting feature. The looks is pretty much different compared to AOSP.

It's also smooth.

My opinion? Still AOSP is best but MIUI worth try. You might love the fresh UI and won't get back to AOSP. :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmegalodon:
This was never a real big issue - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=JakedUp.AppDrawer - as there were means to solve this. Besides, MIUI made folders cool and practical before Android introduced a proper folder structure.

MIUI had a lot going for it, and the lack of a native app drawer was never a real issue. ;):D:cool:

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Seraz007:
:cyclops::eek::eek: didnt know about that app! :D:good:;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jordanishere:
Used v4 for a while on our device.

V5 is cool, but the media scanner bug sucks. Yes there's a fix, but with a bug this glaring, in wonder what else is wrong with the ROM.

Used it for a day and I love the interface, but went back to CM. I'll pry try the weekly releases until they get it right, and then I may stay on v5.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] supermario3:
Is MIUI 3.6.7 stable enough to be used as daily driver?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] b.huss2:
Oh yea. The toro ports are good. I'm not sure about the other variants.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bmg1001:
AOSP. Miui is way too laggy compared to AOSP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fk.gregor:
Once the the bugs are thrown out miui is way too much fun. 4.1.2 is much smoother than 4.2.2 right now. All of the devs just throw the ROM out there. It gets frustrating how much I want to run it and all the things that don't work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] laur3n.newm4n:
Before Jelly Bean, I would have preferred MIUI. I found AOSP to be faster/smoother/better battery, but MIUI was very good looking. I honestly haven't tried MIUI again since Jelly Bean because I'm just so pleased with AOSP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eternitys:
MIUI has been my choice since very first. Due to the crispness in the look as well as the UI makes you feel so organized especially V5, checkout the compass app, clock, music so crystal and professional design of the UI. I many times wonder, its "Google" behind the AOSP roms in my opinion the stock look is much much sluggish, It is very true that, later we can customize whatever we want to our choice. But my opinion is that a small group of chinese developers have done a very good job that they are brought into this kind of comparison.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oynoy:
I used MIUI on my old Droid X, but there are so many other cool roms for my current phone that I've mostly forgotten about MIUI.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Esteway.619:
Like what?

Sent From My Miui Powered Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oynoy:
My current phone is a Galaxy Nexus. I used Codename Android back when it still existed. Now I am running Paranoid Android 3.94 and I'm really liking it. I haven't tried stock 4.3 yet so I can't compare the two, but the PA rom feels quite smooth. I also love using PIE and Halo to a lesser extent.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Dennisalex:
Do you Play MC4?? Do you have Lag.. Tell me what rom and Kernel please cause i get a bit of Lag.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] me_is_rushin:
Rom shouldn't matter too much, but you probably want to get a custom kernel and see about overclocking cpu and gpu. At least while you're playing the game.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Alarmmy:
I have no lag with jmt rom.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TarekElsakka:
Hey there

I flashed the bulletproof kernel through CWM and unfortunately I was stupid enough not to backup my ROM beforehand. Now when the HTC bootup logo appears, the screen goes dark and nothing happens from there. I am able to access bootloader and CWM recovery but I do not have the Android Revolution HD ROM zip file on the SD card and CWM is not mounting my SD card for some reason.

Any help??
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] housry23:
Did you wipe cache and dalvik cache after flashing? If not try that
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TarekElsakka:
Yes, I did. Still doesn't work. When I reboot, I get the "HTC Quality" or whatever white bootup screen and then the screen goes dark and nothing happens from there. Can I download an .exe RUU and flash from fastboot? If so, which RUU would work with my device? How can I find out? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39588860
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TarekElsakka:
This is the information displayed on my bootloader:

M7_U PVT SHIP S-ON RH

HBOOT-1.44.0000

RADIO-41.14.3250.13

OpenDSP-v26.120.274.0202

eMMC-boot
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tmlhodge:
What rom and version are you running? What kernel are you running?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TarekElsakka:
Well I had stock kernel then I flashed Bulletproof kernel. I am running Android Revolution HD 10.1 which is based on 4.2.2 I believe.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skinsfanbdh:
sideload a rom to flash
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] housry23:
Just download ARHD, extract the boot.img and flash it in fastboot.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erto90:
Thats the problem.. There no compatible kernels for 4.2.2 based roms!

Search for stock 4.2.2 and all will be fine, flash in fastboot..

Or reflash ARHD 10.1 sideload
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tmlhodge:
That kernel is not for 4.2 roms man.. Try to adb sideload the Android Revolution rom from your computer. You will have to put it into adb sideload mode from recovery first.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] housry23:
Do this or sideload the full rom using adb and flash it in recovery.