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[HTC Amaze 4G] SuperAfnan:
Yeah I made this one a long time ago, I think it's pretty complete but some things you mentioned such as Aroma might need to be improved upon. It's been quite a while! :)

For Wi-Fi calling, I think you could turn it off in settings, a reboot *might* help. I honestly don't remember since it's been so long I've worked on this. You could just check the Kaioken ROM thread, I left a flashable Wi-Fi calling zip there in one of the first few posts.

Another way is to just delete the WiFi calling apk from /system with ROM toolbox lite or something, but just make sure to remove the correct one!

When you're in aroma, never calibrate the screen. Honestly it just doesn't seem to do anything, (but I'm probably just doing it wrong) and it takes some teeth grinding to get out of it. It might not work for the Amaze but I really don't know lol.
[HTC Amaze 4G] rdar_93:
Oooh thanks for the speedy reply :D

I'll try the zip, if that doesn't work I'll just try deleting apks lol

The aroma thing isn't exactly a big issue since it's only for installation purposes but you know. Yeah.

EDIT: Flashing the zip didn't help lol Tried deleting the wifi calling system app but that didn't help :/ So I ended up going back to your Sensai rom.

This rom was super smooth and super clean though, I have to admit.

I came across another bug in it too, it seems as thought the wifi would bug out every time the screen came off.

I put antutu to download, locked my screen (after checking the wifi sleep policy) and came back half hour later, still downloading.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] saucyross:
Said something about adding HDR option to Photo taking? or something, not sure. Anyone else know anything?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] mky4b11:
I believe the latest ota update removed Hdr, and the update is supposed to add it back
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] gustav30:
Just got HDR back.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Saqib Nazm:
yeah I know it was really tough for you to gather everything in one place. But I think as this thread is a reference to other guides I think you should sum up some of the most important & useful things in one place to make this thread more supportive to people who find it difficult where should they start from. So make this thread providing clear concepts on bootloader,root,kernel,firmware etc 1st. Then guide them though by providing easiest methods to root on different firmwares & unlocking bootloader. You can also add guide how to flash ftf with flashtool, I just had these things in mind to tell you how you can improve this thread :) Later If I remember something else I will reply here
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bishal Pranto Roy:
Thanks I will improve.sorry as its my first thread.i have added .ftf flash guide.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Deleted member 4728626:
Thanks for this thread..!:):good:

It helped me a lot with my xperia mini pro.

Now I have unlocked Bootloader/rooted phone with Kappa 1.6 Kernel and ViperXperia_V7 ROM and all that works from the first time just fine..!

I think my old Xperia X8 helped a lot to understand what is rooted/ulocked bootloader/CWM recovery/how to flash roms,kernels, but here everythink is a bit different.:p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bishal Pranto Roy:
Welcome To xda

and i ve updated it
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bishal Pranto Roy:
experts.help me

suggest me rom to add
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
If I were you I would simply link to the collection thread in development section where all roms to all android versions are collected. Then new users are able to browse through the android versions and roms ;)

Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2.2
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bishal Pranto Roy:
will do!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] madjacky:
help me developers

developers help me!! i have sony ericsson live with walkman wt19i with locked bootloader,after installing new mod rom via cwm recovery phone doesn't turning on. And when it does obly the logo of sony come ups and that's it. When i'm trying to do it hrough usb in the computer, computer can't see device and there's written: unknown usb device
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bishal Pranto Roy:
do it as says.

link- http://www.androidust.com/install-ics-on-live-with-walkman-wt19i/

report if fails

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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] khamim:
please use black font coz it more easier to read
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bishal Pranto Roy:
ok.

will do within 4 hrs.

Edit:Done
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kapilkhanule:
same problem as yours

i tried the app called lcd dpi modder free one from playstore n now my phone does not gets recognizes by pc or by companion and i cant even connect phone into fastboot or flashmoc either dont know what to do but i showed my cell to service center and they said i have to pay RS.2000:crying:

if any one out there know any thing please help n i tried flashtool to install drivers bt no luck tried every thing bt no luck
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bishal Pranto Roy:
what settings did you applied?

and without fastboot or flashmode

i'm sorry

I can't HELP
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Is your phone rooted and cwm installed? :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kapilkhanule:
yes sir my phone is rooted and cwm recovery also working fine.when i restore stock rom from cwm then it boots with freexperia logo and after that it stucks ob black screen

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i applied 180 dpi and it accepted and asked me to reboot.

i know without fastboot or flash mod you cant help and i also knw that how to flash kernel or stock rom but no luck without these two modes
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Bishal Pranto Roy:
first

you can't use stock rom with fxp kernel.so as u r having issue with ur fastboot flash a fxp supported kernel.and see if it runs

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second

I think service centre is demanding money to fix fastboot and flashmod????

so your wish now.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Try that:

1. Restore your stock rom in cwm

2. Select power off (or reboot system now)

3. Take off the battery and wait 15 seconds. Then reinsert the battery!

4. Hold volume up and while pressing volume up just connect your phone to the pc. Don't press power or any other button, just volume up and connect!

5. The blue led should light up now

6. Head over to the development forum and download a kernel for your stock rom (gb -> gb kernel, ics -> ics kernel)

7. Open flashtool and click on the flash -> fastboot mode -> select kernel to flash -> select the kernel working for your stock rom

8. Click okay and wait until it has finished (should take around 5 -10 seconds)

9. Disconnect your phone and press the power button

Now it should work fine ;)

If not, download the latest version of flashtool again and install all drivers from the flashtool installation folder -> drivers for all devices/modes again. Then do the steps as mentioned above :)

If that doesn't work either, post a flashtool log after connecting and trying to flash the new custom kernel, or try flashing the stock rom in flashmode again :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kapilkhanule:
thanksss so much but before this today i notices one thing in flash tool is my device is recognized as xperia active and im using live with walkma..any help???? see the log
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kapilkhanule:
sir thats what im telling you. i cannot connect my phone in fastboot or flashmode (blue or green light) anymore.i tried so many times but as i connect my phone with vol+/vol- phone blinks green or blue light for fraction of seconds and after that it goes off n phone enters charging mode.

if you know how to handle this this kinda situation please suggest me something/ one more thing is pc companion detects phone as live with wlakman which is right but flashtool detects as xperia active. dont know what to do ans service center told me it will cost me about RS. 2000.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Doubleshot:
I've tried digging through the interwebs with several searches and couldn't find anything about wifi issues on any 4.2.2 ROM for my mytouch. I've used JellyKang 1.8 and Baked BlackBean 8 and both don't allow me to turn on wifi at all, everytime i try to switch on it immediately reverts to off. Wifi did work with CM10.1 on JB 4.2.2 so I'm not sure why there's a problem using the other ROMs. Anybody know anything about it or can give me any feedback? It would be extremely appreciated.

Also, I've cleared cache, dalvik cache, fixed permissions, and factory reset before flashing Jellykang or blackbean.

***EDIT***

I'm also missing my MAC address, isn't that supposed to be there regardless?

And the toggle button for wifi is greyed out, I'd post the screenies I have if i could.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Hey Everyone the folks over at TEAM WIN RECOVERY PROJECT put together an image file for TWRP recovery for the I9505G. I take NO CREDIT for this but I did convert the image into an ODIN flashable .TAR file because an ODIN tar was not available on TWRP website. I have tested and flashed this on my Locked Bootloader and Stock Google Edition Galaxy S IV running 4.2.2. Please make sure you Unlock the Bootloader if you want to Root your phone, the Root will not work if you try to install it from Recovery on reboot.

As Always I am not responsible if you brick your phone doing any modification

HOW TO INSTALL

Open up ODIN and click on PDA

Select Recovery.tar from the attachment you downloaded

Make sure ONLY "AUTO REBOOT" is checked

Click START

After you see the PASS on Odin and "Removed" Unplug

Power Off or Pull the battery

Use Volume Up and the Power till you see the SAMSUNG logo and let go of all. Wait for TWRP to boot, it took a little longer so your not stuck, just be patient.

8/30/2023 / 2.6.1.0

10/14/2013 / 2.6.3.0

07/21/2014 / 2.7.1.0

UPDATED TWRP IMAGES AND .TAR ODIN FILES http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jgedlte

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KNOWN ISSUES For 2.6.0.0 & 2.6.1.0: 8/31/2023 ( post any help info on further releases ) UPDATE 7/21/2014 I have not been using the I9505G for awhile now so I am not sure of any issues or bugs on the latest releases please post them in the thread.

I have used TWRP from the Team Win site and the Odin package image I put together here and I have noticed and reported 2 bugs. The first is you can get stuck on TWRP screen booting into recovery, just pull the battery or reflash again until it boots up. The second is that when you restore sometimes you will get a FAIL immediately, don't panic, (1) reflash a ROM, and Restore or (2), pull battery and reboot back into recovery and Restore or (3) wipe and then Restore.

This build has some minor issues but if you follow this guide you will be OK.

Thanks to the Folks at TEAM WIN RECOVERY PROJECT and Chahk

MJ (attached file is for 2.6.0.0) PLEASE DO NOT USE ATTACHED RECOVERY PLEASE USE THE LINK ABOVE FOR OFFICIAL TWRP RECOVERY
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] taney:
Thank you! Will try it out after work. Have you tried to perform a full nandroid backup?

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I just installed it via Goomanager app. =)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
I did not try to do a Nandroid this was the image from Team Wins website so I don't think you will have any backup issues like some did with the I9505 image. Goo Manager is always the best option but a .tar comes in handy at times that is the only reason I converted their image.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] jpculp:
This is big news, but the lack of replies has me worried. I need more brave souls to flash before me.

BTW, did this trip your counter MJ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] ldjalal:
Apologies if I am completely wrong - but does this mean that if I use this recovery my phone will be 100% identical to the official S4GE? I assume that would make a lot more stable and efficient than the current dumbs we have been leaked?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] qnet:
From my understanding this is just a TWRP recovery. It's not something that will make your phone a stock S4GE because this is a custom recovery. It's a custom recovery for the S4GE GT-I9505G.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] ldjalal:
Ohh OK, so this is just a TWRP recovery for an official S4GE? Thank you for clearing that up.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
I put everything in the OP guys this is just recovery you can flash from Odin. I have tested and flashed this on my own I9505G this is NOT for the I9505
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] irishrally:
Flashing the .img with Heimdall is another option.

EDIT: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2370101
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Chahk:
Odin is easier for most Windows users because of its GUI, using standard USB drivers, and not having to mess around with Command Prompt.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
I agree Heimdal is great but most people prefer and use Odin
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] imneo1:
Can any one confirm this is working ?

Anyone can confirm this works ? (GT-I9505G)

(backup and restore works ?)

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Backups work I have not tried to restore though
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Chahk:
Full restore as well as partial work fine.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Yep I did multiple backups, restore, and even flashing test zips upcoming ROMs for the I9505G. Make sure your following us in the GENERAL section here in Discussion I9505G there is a lot happening.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2381339
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Edit...done
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] jedinegotiator:
I have used odin to flash this TAR File and it passes but when I boot into my recovery it is still the stock recovery. My bootloader in unlocked but Secure Boot is Enabled. I think the secure boot may be why it is not flashing correctly. If so how to I disable secure boot?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
This is a known issue with TWRP even if you download the image directly. Keep rebooting to recovery it will work...eventually. I already submitted this to Team Win.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Updated guys 2.6.1.0 is out with new IMG and .tar files hopefully this new update fixes the freezing when we boot into TWRP I will be testing it.

Please report back on your experience.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] occupational_hazard:
If there is no difference between that .img and the one downloaded from goo.manager, Its freezing under advanced settings. Cant restore defaults. It froze on me trying to do a back up. Im sure there are several other issues as I have not had a chance to review the thread in general section yet, but just a few results from my own experience.

EDIT: I stand corrected, I thought I was getting freezes, I let it sit and it finally completed.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
I'm still noticing the delay or even freezing on the Team Win Screen when I try to get into recovery. I usually pull the battery and keep trying till it kicks over:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] wilbarger:
Same here. Seems to be just as bad as before the update. I am about ready to go to CWM.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
I had TWRP fail to restore my nandroid a little while ago on 2.6.0.0. Have things improved on that front with 2.6.1.0? I have to say I'm a bit concerned that if it's not reliable in restoring data, um, yikes. :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] wilbarger:
No, I have not had any issues restoring. That would be a deal breaker.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
Fortunately for me 2.6.1.0 seems to work fine for me so that's good.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] wilbarger:
It still hangs on the splash screen 2 out of 3 times. Have to reboot to finally get past it so I can do what I need to.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
Yea, but, that's not S4 specific. My Xoom does that all the time. Power + volume up and try try try again. :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Yeah I agree some devices do have this problem I remember the T989 had it too but with other devices its fine.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
I can handle this problem. It's the "meh, I don't feel like restoring that nandroid today" that I rather dislike. :) But 2.6.1.0 seems to be working just fine on that front so that's a relief.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] UlixesTNT:
Hi,

I tried to boot (to make a nandroid backup) TWRP 2.6.1.0 grabbed directly from the TWRP websited and run the "fastboot boot" command.

The recovery opens but the touch screen won't work.

Has anything similar happened to you? How did you manage to solve it?

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
By not using a touch recovery. ;) When I need to do a boot recovery, I use non-touch cwm.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] UlixesTNT:
Hey, thank you for the quick answer.

Please correct me if I'm wrong (as I'm new to this), but isn't TWRP only touch? If i try with the physical buttons nothing happens... (On my Galaxy Nexus TWRP works perfectly fine)

Now, why would they build a recovery for I9505G if it doesn't work? Maybe it's just my phone... Do you think you could try to run the TWRP onto yours and let me know if it works? (By booting via fastboot)

Further, when you try to make a nandroid onto CWM, does it allow you to select which partitions to backup, or it doesn them all?

Thank you again!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
You're missing the point. It only doesn't work with fastboot boot. It works just fine if you flash it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] UlixesTNT:
I see, but I can't understand why... What's the difference once it runs? (On the Galaxy Nexus it worked fine by just booting it...)

Still, having no original recovery image I wouldn't flash it...

I tried CWM. The touch still won't work (is it their problem or what?), but through the buttons it does, tough it can't mount the external sd. Do you have any idea why that might be?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
Touch does not work from fastboot boot. Our S4 variant is the ONLY one that even supports doing it. I didn't write these things so I have no idea why it doesn't work. Only that it doesn't. If you flash them they will work just fine.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Touchscreen always worked for me the bug in all the TWRP builds so far is that it just freezes on the boot screen or restoring fails in any case I just pull the battery and start over until I am in the menu. If any restoring fails I usually just stay in the menu do a wipe then restore works. Hope this helps!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] UlixesTNT:
Thank you.

Then I've no idea whatsoever why my touchscreen wouldn't work with either TWRP or CWM...

I guess they haven't made a fully stable release of either for this phone yet.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
sigh. It works IF YOU FLASH IT. It does NOT work if you use fastboot boot to load it in memory. Try it. You'll see what I mean.

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Again, NOT TRUE. It works just fine if you flash the recovery and overwrite stock partition. It's your insistence on using fastboot boot to load them in memory that causes the touch elements of the recoveries to not work. I don't know of any other way to explain this, guys.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] brilliantdonkey:
Just curious: what does the bootloader being locked achieve, exactly? If we can still flash a custom recovery and do backups while the bootloader is locked, the security aspect is out the window, right?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] occupational_hazard:
There is difference between a locked state and an encrypted boot loader.

Locked boot loader usually means that you need an official or OEM kernel, etc. Encrypted boot loader is basically locked down. No way to get around unless you can break the encryption.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] brilliantdonkey:
Thanks, I understand that, however, I thought the rationale behind the automatic data partition wipe when going from locked to unlocked was to prevent an attacker with physical access to your phone from dumping your data. If you can flash a custom recovery and do a nandroid even with a locked bootloader, though, what's the point of the automatic wipe when unlocking the bootloader? (I suppose one scenario it prevents is: someone flashes a tampered kernel onto your phone, and you continue using it unknowingly)

In any case, I guess it's further reason to enable device encryption.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] occupational_hazard:
That is right for the most part. Locked bootloaders are much easier to exploit than encrypted bootloaders also. Which its basically just a stopgap measure.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
I know 2.6.3.0 has been out for awhile but I think this is the best release yet. I have had less freezes and delays than in previous releases. Thanks to Team Win!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
I agree.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] vegetaleb:
Flashed latest TWRP 2.6.3.1 via Odin,it flashed ok,I could use the TWRP recovery one time and flash the audio boost mod but when I tried to reboot in TWRP (volume+ + power) the Samsung logo appears with the blue text on the right higher corner but then the phone reboot into the rom.

I will re-install TWRP again but is this normal?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Try your button combo again some times with TWRP for our phones things go awry but if all else fails reflash it with Odin
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] vegetaleb:
Yeah the buttons timing is tricky,now I know that once the samsung logo appears with the little blue line I should release the power button,keeping the volume+ pressed till the whole logo goes off
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
No you release all the keys.

Hold volume Up and Power and when you see the Samsung logo with recovery mode in blue in the top left let go of all it will boot you into recovery.

Some people also hold the home button as well but there is no need to
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] DerekChas:
Has anyone been able to install TWRP on 4.2.2? I'm getting no errors during install but recovery always boots to stock. FWIW, I haven't tried dd yet.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
I haven't yet. That's a troubling notion.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] DerekChas:
I only tried Odin and GooManager, neither of which worked therefore I assume that dd will not work either. Maybe the recovery block was moved? My battery is too low right now but I'd like to try installing by fastboot.

If you have success, please share what you did! I'm already going nuts not being able to use a custom kernel or backup. :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
Just installed twrp in goo with no issue. Backing up now as we speak. Not sure why it didn't work for you.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] DerekChas:
Bizarre. I tried it on the OTA update and with your Odin flashable image.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] SamuriHL:
I'm running the 4.4.2 OTA and it worked perfectly for me. Not sure what's going on for you. :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] DerekChas:
I did a factory reset/data wipe and TWRP installed successfully via Goo. No clue what was wrong but at least it's working now. :)