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[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrooklynNY:
What's new in 2.6.0.0:

Special Note: If you are running a custom theme, some of the changes in 2.6.0.0 will likely not be visible with your custom theme.

Can encrypt a backup to prevent theft of private data from your backup files

Updated graphics / icon courtesy of shift

Updated exFAT to latest commits

Fixed a problem with Samsung TouchWiz decryption

Update SuperSU binary

Fixed saving of backup partitions list

Fixed saving of last used zip install folder

Fixed backup of datadata on devices that use a separate partition for datadata

Fixed some issues with the advanced wipe list (android_secure, can now wipe internal storage on data/media deivces and wipe data on the advanced list no longer formats the entire data partition)

Fixed some problems with partitioning a SD card

Various other bug fixes and tweaks

Notes about encrypted backups:

Why encrypt your backups? -- Most people store their backups on the device. Any app that has permission to access storage could potentially read your backup files and try to harvest your data. Encrypted backups also provide an added layer of security if you move your backups to other storage devices or to the cloud. The encryption that we're using is probably not strong enough for enterprise level security, but should be strong enough to make it significantly difficult to get to your data.

Encryption is using OpenAES which uses AES 128-bit cbc encryption. If you happen to use a longer password (over 16 characters) then the encryption strength improves to 192 or 256 bits. Do not forget your password. If you forget your password you will be unable to restore your backup. We don't encrypt the entire backup. Encryption is very CPU intensive and can be fairly slow even when we spread the workload over multiple cores even on the latest high-end devices. To ensure that encrypted backups don't take forever, we don't encrypt any other partitions besides /data and in /data we don't encrypt /data/app (or other app related directories where apks are stored) and we don't encrypt dalvik cache.

Get it here TWRP 2.6
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KindleUser:
Is there another way to flash it via zip or a program of some sort or just an img
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lifegap:
You can update it with KF tool 0.99

You can update it with Kindle Fire Utility 0.99 version. Run the KF utility first and select install TWRP. it will download 2.6 version to PC and update it for you when boot the KF
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrooklynNY:
First of all here's a flashable zip file. TWRP 2.6 ZIP

Second, you can do this:

Assuming you have the recovery image renamed to "recovery.img" and placed it at the root of the /sdcard partition....

Go to terminal and put in:

su

dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5

Now reboob! Enjoy! -- Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda premium
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KindleUser:
Makes sense, I'll flash it later. Thanks for sharing! +1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aobally:
My moveis download from iTunes can't played on Samsung phone, some people said i have to download again on Samsung movie store, it's that right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 318sugarhill:
DRM. I am official hater of digital copy downloads...especially through iTunes. I use the DVD disc and use handbrake to rip my own digital copy. That way I can put it on my phone, or tablet regardless of brand or OS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] timlly:
Hi, aobally

You can't play iTunes movies on your Samsung devices(non-apple devices) due to the DRM protection. You can use software(such as: AVS4Mac M4V Converter Plus, NoteBurner M4V Converter ....) to do the DRM removal. When you remove the DRM protection, you can play all you movies on Samsung phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aobally:
Hi, thanks for your suggestions.:)
[Networking] nitnoy:
I bought an unlocked Audiovox SMT 5600 on Ebay some time ago, at that time I was not aware that it did not have 900 Frequency that is used here in Norway, I can use the the phone some of the time because it contain the 1800 Freq. that is used when the 900 is overloaded (that how I think it works).

So my question is: is it possible to get 900 freq. or is that a hardware issue, if it is is there a place where I can tradeit in to a mobile that contain the 900 freq.

It is running the latest french Orange ROM .

Thanks in advance for any response.

Regards Nitnoy
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] WhiteRice:
Anyone know of any cases that are more rectangular in nature rather than round (kind of like the Spigan Neo Hybrid)?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] JohnnyBeGood113:
Something like this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Ultr...-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-IV-I9500-/321145587476
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] WhiteRice:
Yeah something exactly along those lines, but does a metal case interfere with signal at all?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] JohnnyBeGood113:
Don't know. Maybe someone else can comment.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] WhiteRice:
Okay well thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lambstone:
This one would.

I have a similar all metal case and it reduces my phone signal a bit, it's manageable BUT... somehow it affects WIFI more than Cellular signal
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oblivion0:
This case is pretty interesting. Wonder how the metal body affects device radio.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HTID_Pyro:
Hello XDA!! Sorry if this post is in the wrong section >_< feel free to move it if it is! I was wondering if anyone has ported or if there is an APK for group play app (Galaxy S4)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] jrock204657:
I've been looking through XDA,Rootzwiki, and AndroidForums to try to find what most people thought the best method to root was. I came to the conclusion that using the "Casual" one-click method seems to be the consensual best. I have a problem with it not recognizing my phone. I know that the drivers are installed correctly because Odin recognizes it but for some reason this exploit program WILL NOT. I've noticed reading through the threads that there were a couple other people having this same issue but haven't heard an answer yet. If anyone needs to know anymore about my situation to help me, feel free to ask. Thank you in advance for the advice. This is why I love this community.

-jrock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] amit@12:
Go to this link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2143479

Choose odin one

This should help u:thumbup:

Sent from my GT-S7500
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Wishkah420:
Make sure you try MTP mode in your usb options when you plug it in
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] BoostedB18C:
Although keep in mind that this way only roots your phone. It does not unlock the bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] amit@12:
Ya i know but after rooting through odin its safe as cwm is proper and unlocking bootloader also

Moreover i have heard many issuse in one click root

Sent from my GT-S7500
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] amar1548:
With this mod you can change your system icons very easily

The main benefit of this is that the launchers like touchwiz launchers, which doesn't support icon change, you can change their icons also

Things you need for this is

1.xposed installer (thread = xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401 )

2.icon themer root (thread= xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40603494 )

3.an icon pack of your choice

First install update in xposed installer and activate icon themer in that, then open icon themer app and select the icon pack and set it reboot the system and you are done
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] D™:
Great one.:good: Your Screen shots are amazing buddy.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] amar1548:
I found that the icon theming is not restricted to launcher only it also theme icons in apps
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] rohithksaj:
Applied this on Angeeks Ics rom... Everything is work great.... But if you tick to enable the shade option there will be a lag in opening the app... Especially the camera.... It will take 15 to 30s to open the camera.. Disabling it will make everything normal......

Thanks anyway.... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Sent from the Galaxy...
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] koftaboy:
So i m new to android phones was using nokia for long time...i just need little help in deciding which custom rom is more stable and latest?like paranoid confused me a bit..and i really like the looks of xperia z rom also....

so need some advice.plzzzzzzz

other things i have on my mind is that i have rooted my phone and i read that one should always made a backup of original rom.How to made that back up ????and lets say if i chose and install a rom like xperia z and then want to shift on paranoid or may be a latest version of any custom rom so then also i can always go back to my old original rom which i backed up??

i guess that can save my warranty or not ???
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] zzztidurvirus:
No warranty, if you unlock bootloader. Going back to stock? Use pc companion repair or .ftf for flashtool.

Sent from My Awesome Paradox ST21i
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] Krynin:
For me the most stable and smooth rom is Slim Bean Build 3

For backup try looking in Google for the rom version you have installed in stock
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] JayDream:
For those of you experiencing the blank black screen when trying to play subway surfers on the newer aosp nightlies and cyanogen mod stable releases.

After trying different nightlies and downloading a few earlier versions of the game, and all the workarounds I could think of, I finally found an older release of the game that works on ALL the current cyanogenmod and AOKP nightlies and stable releases!!:D

Please keep in mind, this is an outdated version of the game so if anyone finds a newer one that works, feel free to post in the comments with a link so I can try it out too. :D:good:

Instructions -

1:Uninstall previous version of Subway Surfers that is on your phone

2: Download older version from my dropbox here https://www.dropbox.com/s/eojibg68y1dzsab/Subway-Surfers-Full-1.8.1.apk

3:Check 'unknown sources' in Settings > Security

4:Install from your favorite file explorer & :good: (this step wouldn't work for me until I did step 1)

Well, this worked out pretty good for me so I just wanted to share it with you guys too, hope it helps! feel free to leave any other fixes in the comments :good:

Edit/ original source for the link was found here http://www.androiddrawer.com/9974/download-subway-surfers-1-8-1-app-apk/
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] JellyPh0bia:
Thanks Man it must be in the 3.4 kernel thats causing the black screen are something :victory:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] JayDream:
Yeah thats what I'm thinking too, because I tried a few of the recent nightlies as well as the stable versions for s3, and none of them worked until I went back to a 3.0 nighltly.. But hey I found another one that works with the 3.4 kernel builds. Subway Surfers Miami v. 1.11.0.

Download Here http://www.androiddrawer.com/10833/download-subway-surfers-1-11-0-app-apk/#.Ue2mq42cdBk
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] g33kChic:
It's not just subway surfer. There are other games/apps that aren't playing well with 4.2.2 :(

Can Knockdown 1,2,3
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] JayDream:
Maybe an older download will work? I found this http://apktablet.com/?s=can+knockdown its got some older apks u can download
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sojay:
The two versions above only load to the welcome screen (subway surfers Rome and Miami respectively) and exits itself. Any suggestions?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] asdfasdfvful:
What rom are you using? Uninstalled the app and clear any of the residual files before trying again
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] machinetuk:
I have tried CollectiveAOCP, CarbonROM, ParanoidAndroid.. many games apps dont seem to like 4.2.2.

I tried subway surfers 1.11 and it works
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] asdfasdfvful:
Isn't that one Miami? Well at least one of them works now
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] machinetuk:
Yup
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] krazie1:
I can confirm 1.11.0 and down all work. Anything newer will be black screen for now.

1.8.0 Rome

1.9.0 Sydney

1.10.0 Tokyo

1.11.0 Miami
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] badgerpapa:
Bumping this in case anyone has found a kernel/aosp room version combo that works.

I'm really getting tired of Miami.

It's not a straight up android 4.2.2 nor Linux 3.4 issue - the S4 is running both stock.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] JayDream:
Havent found nothing, most questions concerning this isuue get ignored in the rom threads
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] bgik77:
confirm Cyanogen Mod Version 10.2-20131016-NIGHTLY-m7ul fix subway surfer, i was able to install the lastest version - New Orleans

My phone HTC ONE m7ul
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zerhou:
Looks like that's not the case for me; I'm using Schutshund AOKP based on CM11.1-2014021-nightlies for HTC Desire HD (don,' know which version) but the game is on black screen whenever i launche it :( :( what a shame

sorry for the bump (I'm newbie) ... i just replied in order to let other people know that we're still suffering ( no SS!! That's aweful)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Dnice25:
Does anyone know that if the hack that's out there with the s4 work on the note 2?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chousayz:
31 views so far and I dont think we know what you are asking. Also you posted this question in the Themes and Apps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
This here^^^^^^^^^^^^^¡!!!:thumbup:

But I think he's asking can we get the S4 recovery on the GN2!

Just my 2¢®
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Dnice25:
Sorry guys the goo manager hack that's out on YouTube with the installation of twrp is the same with the note2 I tried it n it works!!!! Just download goo manager from the play store go into menu n go to install open recovery scipt then hit install recovery n you should be all set? P.s. You have to be rooted already for this to work of not you could cause damage to your phone. Go to you tube n Thank qbking77!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
We knew this already. It's in the stickies.

Sent from my CLEAN Note ll
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Dnice25:
Oh sorry I didn't know?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
And now you know... And knowing is half the battle View attachment 2123465

Sent from my CLEAN Note ll
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Dnice25:
Lol
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WinterApocalypse:
I'm currently running ARHD 12.1, and I would like to be able to use a custom kernel without it ruining my ability to remap the Home button in the options menu. I would like to continue to use Long Press Home for menu, or simply have the on screen menu bar, but even if I deselect all of the remap options while installing the kernel, it still removes that option from the rom.

Any suggestions? Am I missing something obvious? Is there a build.prop line or config file I can edit post-flash to revert that option?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] postfatal:
"I would like to be able to use a custom kernel" - why? Different custom Kernels offer different thing. Read their descriptions and see which one you like and try it.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a box of kittens:
I doubt you read the op... Don't try and talk him down if you have no idea what he's talking about

As for op...you can keep your current button settings with a custom kernel.. I suggest faux or flars kernel

And your current setting is there but the option disappears
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WinterApocalypse:
Hey, thank you for the reply. I guess I'd just not gotten around to trying out Faux yet. Flars ElementalX and Bulletproof both remove the option for me, even if I deselect all the button related options. Going to flash Faux's kernel now and see how it goes!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WinterApocalypse:
Oh wow, I didn't know this until now. I guess no matter which kernel I flash, I lose the option from Settings. Normally I flash the kernel at the same time that I flash a rom, but I didn't know that if I boot the rom, change the setting, then flash the kernel, it saves my button mapping even though I lose the option in settings still. That's interesting.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] postfatal:
How on earth was I talking down to him? Wow, sensitive much. As obviously it is easy for idiots for misconstrue my what I said I'll clarify my meaning: Because almost all custom kernels include an option for logo2menu, etc which remap the hardware keys I can't think of a single custom kernel which will keep the original button mapping. Thus I asked OP what he wants a custom kernel for, i.e. what features he wants to see if I can find any kernels with just those features. As button remapping is one of the most attractive features of a custom kernel I don't see the reason you'd flash one if not to use one of its main features.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WinterApocalypse:
I didn't think you were talking down to me. Personally, the main feature of a custom kernel for me is being able to adjust clock speeds and voltage control. Button mapping is also a plus, though with this phone I enjoy the original button mapping and prefer to use on screen menu options when available. Either way, I got it figured out. My issue was partially stemming from my flashing the kernel at the same time as the rom. If I boot the rom first, then I gain proper access to the on screen menubar or Home Long Press remap control, which I can set to my preference, then flash kernel, and my choice sticks properly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danskelly:
I did a little searching and didn't see this method described yet, so I thought I'd post it to help somebody else.

My Details Pre-Upgrade:

2 Lines (1400 shared minutes)

2 Galaxy Nexuses

1 Unlimited Data plan (4-5Gb/mo used)

1 4Gb Data plan (2-3Gb/mo used)

My line was eligible for upgrade when I broke my GNEX. I went in to my local VZW retailer where one of the salesmen worked out this deal for me:

Add a dialtone line (with an additional 2-year contract) with a Samsung Galaxy S4 as the new phone.

Transfer that SGS4 to my Unlimited line.

Activate a broken VZW non-smartphone (provided by my salesman) on my new dialtone line.

Pro's:

Got to get a new SGS4 (subsidized) and put it on my Unlimited Data line

Got a spare dialtone line which uses my shared minutes which I can put a crappy phone on later if I chose to.

Actually cheaper than converting to shared data plan for the amount of data I needed (detailed below)

Con's:

I have only deferred the demise of my Unlimited Data plan.

I have to pay an additional $10/mo for the additional line.

Plan Differences:

Lose Unlimited and switch to 8Gb shared plan: $170/mo

Keep Unlimited and add an additional line: $160/mo :good:

Now, these numbers won't necessarily math out for others, but this is the way it worked out for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dubbsy:
That's kind of what I did. But I already had the line and I still have a working phone on the upgrade line.

sent from my blu vzw gs4 :P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ChrisNee1988:
You could have used the upgrade on the 4gb line instead of opening a new line to save the $10 a month
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danskelly:
I didn't mention that the 4Gb like want eligible for upgrade yet since I got them at different times.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ChrisNee1988:
You can transfer your upgrade from the gnex line to the 4gb line.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jayochs:
I used to have customers do this all the time when I ran my old store lol best way to do it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] danskelly:
I didn't know you could do that, and the VZW salesman didn't mention it.

If it is possible to do, he probably didn't mention it because he gets a bigger commission for a new line. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] davehasninjas:
Yea, alternate upgrades can be done at anytime, and they do get more commission for a new line instead of an upgrade. On the plus side though, you still have your upgrade so you can always try and use it as an alternate upgrade for either of the other lines and get another phone subsidized down the road.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DROID3R:
If you have an individual line... Head over to best buy Mobile website and upgrade.. They will have an option to keep existing data plan. However once you get the phone in mail and activate it.... Your unlimited data will drop... YOU MUST CALL RIGHT AWAY AND EXPLAIN YOU AGREED TO KEEP UNLIMITED DATA. print the contract and make screencaps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Erievon:
I'm on a 4 line family plan, two of those lines lost their unlimited a while ago. My intention is to go online, transfer the upgrade to one of the data capped lines. Once it arrives I will not call them to activate it on the upgraded line, but rather take it to a vzw store and tell them I want this phone activated on my unlimited line. I realize I can probably do that online, but I'm coming from a Bionic so I need the smaller sim anyway.

I don't want to go into the store initially because I have a feeling they'll try to activate it right there on the other line. The owner of that line doesn't need the hassle of having her phone de-activated, then re-activated when I move the S4 to my own line.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Evil-Eye:
Be careful from what I understand you MUST activate the phone first on the non unlimited line. I believe the first line to activate a subsidized phone is agreeing to new terms. The owner of the other phone just needs to be there while you call twice. Once to activate "her new phone" then a second call to reactivate "her old phone" on her line. It can be done in 20 minutes and is not a hassle for her. Then you can activate the phone on your line at your liesure. I just did this a couple weeks ago with my brother who is not on my plan.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Erievon:
Hmm, that makes sense. Glad I mentioned it. Thanks Evil-Eye! I'm the main account holder, I wasn't even going to mention it to the other line holder just to avoid confusion. In the long run if I can do it over the phone I won't have to even go in and get a new SIM since that sim should be movable once initially activated.

---------- Post added at 01:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:27 PM ----------

Actually, she's already got LTE service and a sim, she has an S3. Can't I just pop her current sim into the S4, let it activate, them move it back to the S3?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Evil-Eye:
Exactly what I did with the sim. The sim is tied to the account I think. This was my scenario: I was on a 3g phone my brother had an S3. I bought an S4 from his upgrade. He moved his S3 sim into the S4 he then activated the S4. Then he called and moved back to his S3. We got an unopened SIM with the S4 which we used on my account which never had a SIM before. So long story short yes use her Sim temporarily in the new phone and since you don't have a sim claim the new one ss yours. With that you will have unlimited data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cilraaz:
There's a nearly 500 post long thread on this topic already.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Colomonster:
When phone is activated in store you loose unltd. You need to call within two weeks to stay on unlimited. I activated once I got from. CL at the store when I was waiting for a replacement. And they prorated me 14 gigs for $$ 450 $$ !!!! This was swiftly corrected my calling in at *611 .. I will pay the 6-700 to keep my unlimited 69 mB/s speeds. Being on tour with the circus if is my only source of interwebbs....