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[HTC One X] Vladonexxx:
So I'm chillin last night on my PC with my HOX next to me on the couch when suddenly it restarts and goes into bootloader with some red text under the htc logo. It was stock JB unlocked and would not boot no matter what. If I tied it to my pc and hit recovery it would say SD init fail or something like that.

When trying to restart (done it like 2kk times also tried to do anything in bootloader but nothing seemed to work) it would do random things like getting stuck at the htc logo, getting stuck at the htc logo with red text under it, trying to boot then crashing with a lovely buzz or going directly to bootloader. Also a couple of times it got into a broken bootloader with broken text all over the screen. When I left it at the carrier's store it wouldn't start at all.

Now for the question... Are they going to replace my device? From my tech savvy but not pro point of view the SD card is fried. Not even a month ago the HOX went into service for multiple yellow zones and came back with small cracks on the body which I didn't see at first. The SD is welded to the mobo so the motherboard has to be replaced altogether right? Prying apart my HOX multiple times due to manufacturing problems is not on my agenda. Also the gasket between the screen and the body sits lower now so it gathers dust in the said place. I'm really not enjoying this frankenphone anymore.

It's been just over half a year and my phone's been sitting in service for a cumulative month. That is not cool by my standards.

This is my first HTC and it may be my last. Also I'm thinking of ending a 15Y contract with Orange Romania if I don't get a new device this week.. Very, very sad. Also while waiting for my number to be called at the store, my car got towed and lost another 100E because of this S****Y phone and S****Y service because the only two stores that handle service are downtown and parking is a b***h.
[HTC One X] Wilks3y:
Heres my advice to you:

I've been a HTC owner for around 3 / 3 and a half years. Absolutely loved them at first but seriously, they've let their standards slip. They've actually publicized the fact that they're crumbling, by sacking half their CEO's so something is obviously seriosly wrong internally.

I love my HOX but will NEVER (atleast for a couple of year) buy a HTC again. They shut dev's down for no reason and with no warning. Their updates are atrocious and they replace parts in service centers that are generic rubbish parts. I know they've replaced friends LCD's with generic LCDs and not the SLCD2.

Some more advice for you, is although it may not be Orange's fault, I would almost certainly (if you really have been with them 15 year) tell them that you are leaving. They WILL NOT, let you go. They will offer you deals that will be unrivaled and you should be put through to a department called "Customer Retention's" if you get here, WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER. You'll easily leave with a much better deal than your on now, and I'm saying that without even knowing what you're getting, this is just how Mobile Providers work.

Hope this helps, best of luck !!
[HTC One X] Vladonexxx:
Thanks for the support.. I've done that but I got no reaction whatsoever just the regular "this is all we can do". Probably due to the fact that most of this time the contract was on my parent's name from 99 to 2005. Either way... is the whole motherboard swapped in case of a dead SD? And if so, do they swap the whole device? I've stated firmly that I do not want a repaired device (twice, badly) exactly because of the fact that I can't be sure of the parts used (this last part was not stated)
[HTC One X] Vladonexxx:
Very sad

So it's been 16 days now and Orange's service contractor has yet to receive a replacement motherboard. I think I'm going to report this to the police as theft as 15 days is the most they can keep my device in service according to the service contract.

I have also stated that I will only accept a replacement as they have to change the mobo, case and screen. Case and screen due to s****y service the last time. That didn't seem to matter at all. They think I am going to accept a phone entirely built in Romania out of replacement parts. Ha! This time I have the law on my side as they didn't respect our contract. It's gonna be a new phone in retail packaging or nothing.

Gave up on HTC and Orange. I'm only happy that I've just finished med school and I have all the time in the world to file complaints and even to turn up in courts.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] sneakerspark:
Okay, this process is basically of cute_prince. I'm just telling you guys how to make it work properly. I DONT OWN IT.

First of all things you'll need.

1. Download the attached file.

2. ADB files.

2. TWRP recovery 2.4.X.X

3. Youre phone.

That's it.

Step 1. rename the downloaded file from flash_erase.txt to flash_erase.

Step 2. Put it in sd-card

step 3. go to twrp recovery.

step 4. mount system and sdcard

step 5. go to advance and then file manager.

step 6. locate the flash_erase file. copy it.

step 6. on the main root there'll be a folder 'system', go in. Then go into xbin and paste it there.

step 7. Again navigate to system\xbin and select flash_erase and set permission to 755. there will be a tab of CMOD 755 or somthing like that.

step 8. now go back to the main recovery menu and keep the system mounted.

step 9. connect ur phone to your PC.

step 10. open command prompt and navigate to the folder where you ADB files are placed from command prompt..

step 11. now copy this as it is and paste it.

adb shell

su

cd /system/xbin

./flash_erase -N /dev/mtd/mtd4 0 0

./flash_erase -N /dev/mtd/mtd2 0 0

./flash_erase -N /dev/mtd/mtd3 0 0

./flash_erase -N /dev/mtd/mtd5 0 0

step 12. after the first three mtds gets cleaned i-e you'll see 100% mark three times, then press enter. there you'll see the fourth mtd getting erased.

after that type 'exit' and remove the cable.

step 13. now go to wipe and wipe in sequence

1. cache

2. dalvic

3. system

4. sd-ext

5. android secure.

step 14. flash your rom :)

original link to the thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36868966
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] russelldias:
Helped Me Thanks :)
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Jimit.Patel:
xbin folder doesn't exist in the system folder what to do ????
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] -TheKoolAnie-:
Flash a ROM ,when came xbin folder...
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Jimit.Patel:
after running the commands getting an error

"adb server is out of date killing....

*daemon started successfully*

error: device not found "

what to do??? i really suck at this :p

thx in advance
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Taha Haq:
Follow this :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2389445
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Jimit.Patel:
thx it worked back to stock rom :good:

now trying fly rom :D
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Jimit.Patel:
ran into another problem only stock rom works

all other roms go into boot loops, any way out ???
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Taha Haq:
Flash minicm9 and see the internal storage it should be around 145mb and use philz recovery
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Boyka123:
Great tutorial! Keep it up!

Helped? Thanks maybe!.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Jimit.Patel:
ill try flashing it but what could be the reason behind this ????

Hard luck mini cm9 also going into boot loop
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Taha Haq:
Follow the tutorial again and use philz recovery and aroma file manager
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Jimit.Patel:
thx for the reply but didnt work :(

followed the guide exactly step by step still goes into boot loops
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Jimit.Patel:
after flashing stock rom i noticed that my internal memory is low about 3mb so could it be the problem (internar memory) ????
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] -TheKoolAnie-:
No...:thumbup:

It's ok:beer:
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Jimit.Patel:
If its ok then how to solve it???

Cant install custom rom

If using stock rom cannot use any apps

What to do im stuck
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] sneakerspark:
Flyrom contains an overclocked kernal so ur phone will not boot. Try hpsgill rom or cuteprince sense 4.1 rom.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] sneakerspark:
thats 3 MB of ur memory completely burnt. u cant get it back. anything greater than 135MB is good
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] sneakerspark:
SDFDS
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] sembhi421:
unmount cache problem

unable to put attach file in system/xbin :(
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] Ashutos1997:
1) FoneClay ported from Canvas 4 :

http://www.mediafire.com/?r6bbv14ry1smg6m

2) M ! Security App ported from Canvas 4 :

Link : http://www.mediafire.com/download/2b2bbz1jlhb7dja/Mi_security.apk

3) Blow to Unlock The Screen App ported from Canvas 4 to any Android Phone :

Install the APK

Select None in Security/Screen Unlock

Click on the M! Unlock App in the App tray

Click on it

Enjoy !!

Link : http://www.mediafire.com/download/kxgx4amttltawge/MUnlock.apk

Thanks to Dhairya RC for providing and porting the APK's : http://www.Facebook.com/dhairya.rc
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] geekyvinay:
tried on any other device ?

have you tried on any other device ??
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] Ashutos1997:
Yes tried on N7. It works on Android 4.0 +
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] David_Vaz:
Down link... please, re-upload.

Thanks!

EDIT: Fixed :good:
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] parthbhatia98:
Link Down...

plz reupload the link on other file hosting service...

I cant download frm mobile...
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] terranceveigas:
Download The Blow to Unlock APK

Before getting this feature on your smartphone there are some requirements you need to have. Thanks to Techniciastudios.com

Gyroscopic sensor

Android 4.0.3 ( Ice-Cream Sandwich )

If you have these on your smartphone then you are good to go. Reading the thread on XDA the many users who tried it didn’t face any serious issues. But, the app sometimes lags, and moreover if you keep your smartphone in your pocket it will unlock it self with a simple jerk as well. So it’s pretty risky hah! At the end of the day Android fanatics try each and everything on their smartphone so give this unique feature a try !

Download the APK by heading over to techniciastudios

Copy paste the link on your browser to download.
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] Ashutos1997:
the app not unlocks itself now, i replaced the link with new one madhur / aayush or [MENTION=5321912]terranceveigas[/MENTION]
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
Is there an app that will insert one's email address into a field? I used to have a Cydia app on my iPhone that was named "Double At". If you hit @@, it would insert your email address.

If there is no app to do this, is there some way to add typing shortcuts ( "brb" for "be right back") that will allow an easier way to insert long strings of characters? I went into the settings for the LG keyboard but i didn't see anything that allows shortcuts.
[LG Optimus G Pro] st1114g:
Under Languages & Input there is Personal Dictionary that will allow you to add words and create a shortcut. But, I just tryed with be right back[brb] and it wouldn't allow me to save it... because of the Space.

However, I haven't used shortcuts and I'm not quite sure how it works...:)
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
I just tried what you suggested in the Personal Dictionary and it would not allow me to use the @ symbol.

Are you saying that there is a separate shortcuts screen that is different than the one in the dictionary?
[LG Optimus G Pro] st1114g:
No. Az I type I get the word suggestions and pick from the list if I want. Now I saved the "brb" to give me berightback [no spaces] but it doesn't. I get it as a suggestion once I type "ber"... that's weird... I thought that saving words in the dictionary will override the learning or at least give the dic 1st priority... I guess not
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
BTT
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wright_ac:
So here's what to do if you can't find a Sony App in the App Drawer or Settings menus;

1. Open Settings

2. Select Apps Menu

3. Scroll Right to "All Apps"

4. Hit the three dots in the top right hand corner

5. Press Reset All App Preferences

6. Go into Xperia Launcher

7. Open App Drawer

8. All missing apps should now be there again!

Seen a lot of Sony staff telling people to reset their phones when they have this issue, in fact there's no need to do that. Try this if it helps then I'm glad!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newtbie:
I guess you don't need to "reset all app preferences". Just reset the launcher that you are currently using e.g. Xperia Home, Nova Laucher and etc.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wright_ac:
It's to do with the app itself not the launcher so resetting the preferences shows the app again. The launcher is an app in the phones way of thinking which is why the phone asks you to reselect the default launcher you want to use.
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarcosNK:
Wich firmware for tablet z is the lastest?
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cat McGowan:
That depends on which model of XTZ you have. Go to [B]http://www.sonymobile.com[/B] to find your model and its latest firmware version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] xProtify:
I somewhat recently got an AT&T Galaxy S4 and it was working great, until I went to charge it. It seems that most of the time, when I plug my phone in to charge at night, it stops charging after about 10 minutes. I am already asleep by this time so when I wake up, I'll have like 40% battery left.

I have tried different chargers, cables, sockets, just not a new battery.

Any tips to try before buying a new battery to test? Also, what's a good slim battery for a general user?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Faluzure:
Personally I think you should call it in to get it replaced. See my thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349098&highlight=battery
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] xProtify:
I was hoping I wouldn't have to switch it. Oh well, as long as it works. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Faluzure:
Yeah... well i mean it may not be the same issue I had but it's better safe than sorry, you know? The warranty is still valid, so might as well take advantage of it.

But in your case, at least it's charging and you're maintaining some sort of usable phone. Mine was dead for 2 whole days.

I would go ahead and call today because they ship Next Business Day. Meaning you'd get it tomorrow (if it's not too late). I had to wait 2 days because of the 4th of July.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] INGRam:
Hi,

There is no way to remap the main power button and execute a program like XdaIIShutdown ?

Thanks Luca
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ionsphere:
Same here...can it be done? (and yes I have used search!!)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vijay555:
I believe it can be done, it requires intercepting keypresses at a very low level and reassigning. It would require a new, resident app. PQz could possibly be made to take this into account, perhaps ask the author?

On an unrelated note, has anyone ever tried VJEschaton's power off feature? I may have put everyone off the idea, but I'd like to know if anyone else has had success with it?

V
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] TropicMike:
Hi all,

I just installed the 1.0.0 ROM as described here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2334294

My question is, how do I install the "ViperOne 1.0.0 -> 1.2.1 Update"?

I'm using TWRK, and when I select Flash, and point it at the update zip file, the Viper logo appears, it says "Please wait while installation wizard installs ViperOne v1.0.0-1.2.1 OTA. This may take several minutes." At this point the progress bar starts pulsating, but never moves past 0.00%. I've let it sit for 20 minutes, and phone gets warm, but never gets past 0.00%.

So, I held the power button down, and the phone booted into ViperOne and works OK. However, when I go into Settings->About->Software Information, the "Software number" shows "ViperOne 1.0.0". So, I'm guessing that the patches are not getting applied, just as the 0.00% indicator shows.

Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong here? The MD5 on both the original ROM and the update zip match was was shown on the download site.

Thanks,

Mike
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] jerrycoffman45:
It is a bug in aroma just keep reflashing till it works
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] TropicMike:
Thanks - that worked! Up to date now :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geronimo1966:
Can be verified if zerohedge . com article "The NSA Has Inserted Its Code Into Android OS, Or Three Quarters Of All Smartphones" is right and what can be done?

Sorry I can not post the link as I am a new user.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Berties123:
Don't be a terrorist?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geronimo1966:
Sorry I do not like big brother is watching me. So any information how to tackle is more then welcome.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dancress:
It's open source so some millions of developers could have a look...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geronimo1966:
Yes but rather thin... as when used a customized ROM how to verify the NSA code is deleted?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schnowdapowda:
I would also love some more information on this. I'd like to believe that cyanogen and other roms built from source have excluded it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MidnightDevil:
So... does anyone knows about this? What code is it exactly? Did any developer had a look at it ? Or we are supposed to be afraid or uncle sam? :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pcfascist:
Bloomberg News
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Embluss:
To the best of my knowledge, the code is actually security enhancements. As much as they love compromising our privacy, it's not in the government's interest to have the phones of businessmen, politicians, etc compromised by a third party. They might even be helping the average Joe for once.

They did the same thing with linux, and no one found any nefarious code there.

I believe the government also uses some open-source tools for its server needs (Prism must need some advanced software :P), so it makes sense they contribute back.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
:rolleyes:

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbrad:
Yep you should be scared they may know you poop with on your phone.

Why should you care if your not a terrorist. And your talking about tackling the nsa are you one? If not stfu nobody cares.

Yep be scared of America there bad go to another country and be forced to be a suicide bomber.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MidnightDevil:
Honestly, the fact that you don't care doesn't mean anyone else doesn't.

Maybe you should look upon the dictionary and look for "privacy". Meanwhile, while you're at it, study some english. Might do you some good.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbrad:
Privacy is locking the bathroom door.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guptashubham123:
Source ?

Whats the source of this information ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zurpher:
Whose privacy is enhanced - ours or theirs?

Whose privacy is enhanced - ours or theirs? Although the NSA might be interested in protecting US citizens from being spied upon by other intelligence service they want total access to anyones data for themselves, irrespective of whether they are businessmen, lawyers, politicians, civil right activist, hackers or terrorist. Everyone. Saying that there is nothing to worry about if one is not a terrorist is PROPAGANDA.

Who believes that the security services are only interested in terrorists might well be short sighted.

I am surprised that this issue has not generated more interest. Perhaps the majority of Android programmers and users do not care much about being under mass surveilance. BTW, there is no privacy in the bathroom if you've got your smartphone with you.

See:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nolsen311:
SELinux

The enhancements they're referring to are the SELinux extensions for Android.

The article is obviously a bit paranoid about what the NSA is adding to Android (who wouldn't be, #amirite) but the SELinux extensions are a framework that adds needed access controls, etc to the mainline security model for linux and by extension: Android.

If you don't like it, you can switch to BBOs or WindowsPhone or iOS...I'm sure those are much safer.

Although I'm disgusted by the disclosures in re the NSA and the direction this country has taken, I'm happy to see the SELinux extensions working their way into Android, I want my device to be as safe as possible.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbrad:
I'm not paranoid I could care less if they spy on me lol. So could the rest of family if you don't have nothing to hide not worth worrying about. Not saying your a bomber LOL or you shouldn't be worried just saying I'm not.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glorifyday:
As long as you leave you phone outside the bathroom (or - better - remove its battery)... :cyclops:

But seriously:

All this shouldn't have ever become legal!

The law desperately needs to be changed if it allows interception of private communication on such a large scale. Not only this violates the Fourth Amendment... confidentiality of private communication was always a good indicator of a lawful state and freedom of its people. And one of the major factors of the so called "checks and balances" system. Depriving people of their right to communicate confidentially effectively removes their control powers because they cannot organise freely, without being supervised.

This creates a long term foundation for tyranny... :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zurpher:
Indeed!

Freedom is already threatened, if people cannot trust that they can communicate freely in privacy. When Big Data meets Big Brother it's freedom's biggest nightmare as our civil liberties are at risk. The NSA mass surveillance already becomes normalized by them sharing (selected) information with FBI, CIA, military, foreign intelligence services and governments. It's reach is way beyond tracking terrorists. I hope there will be ways to stop Western democracies from turning into police states.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nolsen311:
This is the most asinine reasoning I've ever heard, and it seems to be repeated on a daily basis by people who feel like they're somehow exempt from suspicion.

You DO realize that once you come up on the radar of law enforcement that you're automatically assumed to be guilty? This stockpile of information will then become a treasure trove of valuable data on every minor infraction you've ever committed whether intentionally or not. Given that the legal code is full of over 10,000 distinct crimes, it's quite likely that you're guilty of something. You might also consider that the law changes over time and that laws might be enacted which you will retroactively be found guilty of.

TL;DR All the moral high ground in the world won't help you if the government decides to prosecute you. They can afford to stay in court forever; you can't.

EFF Tips for talking to the police
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glorifyday:
You might say these words are bit too big, but we should really think of what kind of world we are preparing for our children :(.

After the first interview with E. Snowden was published, I became very sad about the perspectives for the future... when my young son comes to me, smiling, cheerful and so optimistic... what can I say to him? "Don't you smile, my boy, the free world is over and you are going to be a slave"? :(.

Think about the next generations, their future is in our hands.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbrad:
Drama queen LOL you do have a free choice don't buy the phone lol

Edited took half the post away I got my lols in lol.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DOMF:
You'd have to definitely remove the battery to prevent location tracking, apparently they can do that when the phone is off http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_t..._cellphones_even_when_they_re_turned_off.html
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bbrad:
But let's be honest there not going to track you unless you have a record which most people don't understand.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DOMF:
Bull. They're tracking people 3 "hops" from actual targets

http://blogs.findlaw.com/technologi...logyCenter+(FindLaw's+Legal+Technology+Center)