yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
This is tested and working on NSZ-GS7 REL10 for US

Thanks to the guys with gtvhacker making the temp root. we are now capable of having a static root.

i have now achieved static root, changing the /system

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I have used the starting point from entonjackson making the root for Acer A1-810, using dd to seek through the mmcblk0 to write a modified /system :)

see more details on that approach here

the big secret to writing the new filesystem:

1. follow gtvhacker instructions to get temp root on your box. (find instructions on temp root here

2. as root do a chmod 777 /dev/block/mmcblk0 ; chmod 777 /dev/block/mmcblk0p11

3. dump the filesystem: /data/local/tmp/busybox cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p11 >/mnt/media/usb.E234-1928/system.fs

4. on a linux box: mount the dumped filesystem (system.fs) with -oloop to be able to modify it.

ie. mount -oloop /tmp/system.fs /tmp/1

5. copy your busybox and su to the /system/xbin/ folder where you mounted the system.fs (use files attached to this post)

5a. remember to set permissions on both files, owner - root/root, permissions 4755 on both files and you are safe.

6. umount your dumped filesystem from location you mounted it.

7. write back the newly modified filesystem (i renamed it now to system.with_root) .

/data/local/tmp/busybox dd if=/mnt/media/usb.E234-1928/system.with_root of=/dev/block/mmcblk0 seek=149248 bs=4096
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovoro:
thats is awesome Dexter :D congrats!!, i have a question: how much should be the size of the dump system.fs?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
should be 1 GB
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovoro:
mmm, is a 3.99GB system.fs for me, and I inserted su and busybox to /xbin/, but i forget to give permits :S. is neccesary?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovoro:
i flashed back system.rooted , but is 3.99 GB and appear no free space in device :S maybe for 3.99GB file
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
instructions updated in post #1, sorry.

its important that su command has correct suid permissions (4755) and ownership (root)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BELASCO:
And these are?

Appreciate the work this obviously took. Might be over my head, technically. Going to need to give it some study.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
i have updated post #1 with reference on how to get temp root.

ill attach my su + busybox used in post #1 now.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovoro:
Thanks so much buddy!!!, I was able to root , now what? , What kind of access we have with this type of root? all folders? can i install Superuser Apk ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
maybe this one works now on our device? xposed installer, i do not think it needs to modify /system. but since my box is bricked until i get REL10 or REL11 to fix it, i cannot experiment much.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovoro:
modifying the build.prop, and changing to a more old version, it would be possible to reinstall an update? or protect for future automatic updates?

Are we able to mount the / system folder as rw?

* adb shell mount-o remount, rw / system

I made a copy of my build.prop, that security is only that blocks to downgrade?, "firmware is too old." message

# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device

ro.build.product=NSZGS7

# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint

ro.build.description=S052913/M12_OTA/HC_3.2_Localhost,release-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=sony/NSZGS7_C02_MX2/NSZGS7:3.2/MASTER/20130529185822:user/release-keys

ro.build.characteristics=tv,nosdcard

# end build properties
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
/system can only be changed if we can modify root partition, which i did and semi-locked my box, until i reinstall root filesystem using REL10 update. so until more experiments are done, i would say no to this. /system is fine, root partition is a no go.

i believe so.

maybe you can actually help if you are willing to spend time writing another /system.

1. download the REL07 from the gtvhacker wiki

2. copy the build.prop from REL07 to your existing /system

3. install it and reboot once, so the new build.prop takes effect. (i believe you need to set proper permissions on it ie. permissions 644)

4. search for an update, you should get the REL10 downloaded

5. as you got root, you can easily extract it from the /cache partition where i hope its placed, otherwise its somewhere in a /data folder.

6. i am also told you can see the full path to where it is downloaded from google, in the logcat. so if you can dump logcat when searching and downloading update. that of course is easier to share.

7. then write back your old /system with root. and leave it.

possible?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovoro:
yes man , really works , im downloading from my gtv REL10 MX region :D but what I did was use my system.fs old, mounted in linux and replace the build.prop file REL07 and voalá downloading system update REL10 , this can be work for change region :D im MX region , i can change to a US .
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
can you share the REL10 (or just the link to the clients.google.com site with the REL10 build) ? would really appreciate it, so i can get my box up and running again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bovoro:
of course man, but is the mexican version, right now im try to change build.prop us instead MX and instal alogcat for sharing the US link

---------- Post added at 01:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:47 AM ----------

bad news man,I have not updated yet, but when I reboot my box came the boot animation, and then went into a loop of a blue circle, is that how you did your box? I will enter recovery mode since I have the build.prop REL08 think I can upgrade to unbrick (i hope)

update:

I could not capture the OTA link, but I can share the zip, I'll upload it to dropbox

---------- Post added at 01:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:01 AM ----------

bro here is the US ota http://android.clients.google.com/p...REL10_NSZGS7_U2_2203_133772_20130529_URSC.zip , i dont know if i can post links here, if not i will delete inmediatly
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
thanks very much appreciated , i hope it works as i am told it would with the same release installed :)

edit: downloaded and installed.. my Box is back in business! :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tinodollar:
Dexter can you please post a video on how to I new this root but have the slightest idea where to start thanx in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] OptimalKiller:
@Dexter_nlb

Hi dexter,

I was wondering if you can help, i have a copy of the file system and I have mounted it using the command you specified,

mount -oloop /tmp/system.fs /tmp/1

but it mounts it as a read only file system. therefore I cant copy over the su and busybox. Can you help.

Update.

got it fixed. now fingers crossed will flashback to system.

What superuser app are you using with the box. Tried chainfire version but it did not work.

Is the su you posted chainfire version?

Cheers

Optimal
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] NigelMoore67:
Files System corrupt

Problem Resolved
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] acme64:
Woot has this box on sale today, can't wait to get mine and try this. Why doesn't XDA have a section for gtv?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shahul_555:
Works for Canada?

Will this root instructions work for Canada version?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matspe:
Thank you dude ! Since the time I expected it ! I try as soon as possible
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tinodollar:
Dexter I could really use an instructional video for this
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
the solution no longer works. Sony fixed the kernel problems in REL11, so the hacks no longer helps us.

and im not sure if anyone can roll back to REL10, unless they figure out how to install the CWM made, which i think require REL10 to get installed too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] morgoth12:
Preventing unwanted firmware update to REL11..help please

I picked up a Dutch SONY Google TV NSZ-GS7 device yesterday and would have liked to root it.

I'm assuming it's possible to prevent unwanted firmware updating after rooting.

However I wanted to know my current firmware release and to know that the device has to be connected to the internet to be able to finish the initial setup and check the actual firmware version.

After checking my current firmware which was probably something like REL05_NSZGS7_EC2... (only REL05 i know for certain) the GS7 already downloaded and prepared the latest REL11_NSZGS7_EC2_2205_136227_20130807_URSC_S67254 to install without my knowledge and asked me to reboot. Obviously I do not want the update to REL11 to be installed since it will plug the security holes needed to root the device. I have a couple of questions.

1) I can get into recovery mode..will factory reset (formatting /data/chrome /data /cache ) make sure the downloaded update won't be installed anymore after reboot? Or has the update been downloaded elsewhere and will the firmware update still occur after reboot?

2) In case the factory reset won't help to prevent the update..will performing a software update from usb stick in the recovery menu do the trick? Obviously without rebooting first. Which means i need to rename a newer firmware than REL05 to update.zip .

3) Can anyone provide me a download of any release newer then REL05 but older then REL11? I think for example the file name for REL10 is REL10_NSZGS7_EC2_2203_133772_20130529_URSC_S67254 though I'm not 100% certain. In any case the firmware should be suitable for the Netherlands. Maybe someone can sniff the appropriate file at http://android.clients.google.com/packages/data/ota/sony_beetle which seems to harbor all the firmware files.

All help is appreciated very much...I'm stuck atm.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dankchild:
What are the benefits of having this device rooted? I have two in my house, but haven't seen any reason to do so.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dexter_nlb:
i found rooting less interesting after i tried it on REL10. I found so little added functionality and many root apps did not work due to the difference in the platform build not using same binary and linkable's are different as well.

So i ended up upgrading to get whatever fixes Sony had to offer, and now im just waiting for a JB or 4.3 update.

I fullly agree, rooting to utilize titantium or apps like that is worthless, since they do not work at all.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] morgoth12:
Thank you for the reply Dexter_nlb and Dankchild, I came to the same conclusion and I have already updated my box too to REL11. It seems JB is out for LG Google TV, hopefully Sony will update too.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] matt1313:
got this done but Superuser.apk not working nor is SU apps. I added SU in Bin as well as Xbin has both SU and Busybox. I can access the system folder structure but can not modify any files or delete them from the box using esfolder exploreder. I did confirm all SU and busybox were installed.

Any help would be great
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kasinao:
hi,

only one question about temp root, wich version of busybox do you use?

i try to use one is attached on the first post but when i do the "/data/local/tmp/busybox telnetd -p 8899 -l sh" i have a "segmentation fault" error

thanks for help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kasinao:
ok now i'm temp root but i still have problem to be static root!

i'm on step 3 on the instructions but i'm not a developper and i don't understand this step and the others after:

when i do that it says "cannot create /mnt/media/usb E234-1928/system.fs:directory nonexistent" perhaps i'm forget something to do before

what command use in the shell to perform all the step?

thanks for your help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MaelstromXC:
Hi kasinao

Not sure if you are still having trouble with this.

This command is to output your filesystem to your usb (assuming you have one plugged in). "usb E234-1928" is different depending on your usb drive. That's probably what's missing for you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ultrasound1991:
Petition to unlock bootloader is active.

https://www.change.org/p/sony-as-yo...oogle-tv-anymore-please-allow-us-to-unlock-it
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKlutz:
Please can somebody with good experience and knowledge explain to me the differences, compatibilities and benefits of these mods, as well as which ones can compliment each other and which ones can negatively affect each other?

The main point is to help anybody like myself understand them and gain the best performances from our phones.

I have a Samsung GT-I8190 (S3-mini), with a class-10 32gb micro sd-card. I'm using AOKP based on cm10.1 by maclaw studio, and a mod called "Pure Performance - golden edition".

Another phone I'm interested in gaining the best performance is my girlfriends "xperia u" which is running FXP cm9.1 (v 216), directinject and cross breeder.

Popular mods I've found and I'm asking about are:

- Directinject (4cyl turbo?)

- V6 supercharger

- CrossBreeder

- Pure Performance / golden edition

- (app) pimp my ROM

So my main question is about those, I've tried each of them before but I would like to know what others think, such as which ones are the best and are compatible.

I would also like to know if there are other performance mods I haven't listed and their pros/cons as well.

I hope this thread gets some good replies and can provide thorough information for people like myself who aren't fully aware of the differences and cautions.

Thank you all for reading and I wish you all a good day.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKlutz:
Bump..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dxppxd:
You'll have better luck asking in the device specific forum.

I can only speak for v6 supercharger, i've tried it on several samsung phones, pretty good and complete but can cause conflict with other performance mods, usually those that tweak ram management (minfree, virtual, etc)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SilentStrider:
The only one that can judge what is "best" for your device and and your girlfriends is you, and only you.

Here in XDA it is impolite to label things better than others, simply because all devs here in XDA have spend many of their free hours coding stuff for us for FREE, besides there are many threads that people have all ready been discussing about them!

That was a friendly advice!

******************************************

Device: SGS3 LTE GT-I9305 4G

Rom: Paranoid Android 3.65

Recovery: Philz_Touch_Recovery 5.08.5

Kernel:

AgNi Pure CM v2.3.2

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKlutz:
That's really sweet but my question is not "which one is the best?". Thanks though, and much respect to the authors for putting in the hard work!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vixkes:
Hi all guys this is a new topic for the THL W100 before the user "phenomenalxp" has abandoned everything because it has not received any donations ... STUPID... all is free! And now created this for the new user.

FuSiON EDiTiE FiNALA v1.0​

(based on ThL.W100.130529.JBV2.HD.EN.COM.8P32_MT6589)

Build (24-07-2013)​

﻿0. Full De0dexed and zipalign.

1. RO.EDi’s advanced install script, way better than cyanogenmod.

2. Added CWM Full Recovery v6.0.3.2

3. Boot.img Unlocked (ro.secure=0)

(Thanks to THL for having Bootloader Unlocked)

4.the best Superkullanmakr by CWM forROOT and init.d (Run-Parts symlink)

5. BusyBox and Toolbox + Complete Symlinks

6. Link2SD for advanced kullanmakRS

7. Improved performance(Ex: speeded up wifi, lte ?, umts, hsdpa, hspa, hsupa, hsdpa, hspap, edge, gprs, evdo up/downs)

8. Force GPU OpenGL SystemUI Rendering

(i strongly suggest to NOT kullanmak another Launcher, like nova or apex, becokullanmak THL has

made a great job with the default launcher, and i activated GPU Accelerated Rendering

for almost anything that’s render on screen, and becokullanmak the default launcher maybe it

doesn’t have functions like apex or nova, but for sure is made and well tweak for bu telefon

my honest oppinion is to stay with the Deafault Stock Launcher, if u want speeeeeed)

9. Total Commander with ROOT support (the best file manager ever)

10. BATTERY BOOSTER to balance and maximize battery without loss in performance

11. Security Added Internet ayarlar and ADDs Blocker forinternet navigation and uygulamas

(even stronger internet security by adding eXtra OS Setings,

also ADDs blockersimdi Thousands of Advertisings will be Blocked

u can feel free to navigate on internet safer……)

12.Volume BOOST

13. And many, many other(s) discover by uorself……

Mod Edit: Links removed
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] azarzar:
thank you so much, this is very helpful !

can you upload the PureAudio uninstall too ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vixkes:
i don't have it sorry
[LG Optimus 4X HD] BigBoyPL:
Does anyone know about tool to decompile new .dz format since LGP880, LGP700 etc. series ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MajorAly:
Hello people,

I want to know if there is any mod that will allow HTC ONE's call screen to appear on S4. Are such mods available?

My S4 is rooted.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D™:
You are a Sr member.:eek: Do you know Developer section n't made for request. We can't expect this from you.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MajorAly:
Lol sorry, I didn't check which section I was in. Apologies. Please move it to the appropriate section.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MajorAly:
Bump !

Anyone?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MajorAly:
Bumping again !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MajorAly:
Bumping it up one more time to see if any information is available on modifying the call screen.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] krazykid:
Has anyone manage to work out if it is posible to do FM audio streaming via GPRS using Windows Media Player from a broadcaster.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] efjay:
go to www.radiofeeds.co.uk/pda on your phone, find the link for the station you want and click on it. Opens up in media player automatically
[Android Apps and Games] JanM RS:
Could somebody upload the original stock media apps (Walkman, Album), widgets and Home.apk from Xperia Z Ultra / i1 Honami, please? I need the original unmodded APKs, please. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] karanrajkapur:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2059203

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2059203

Don't forget to hit the Thanks button.

say no to Drugs and ICS! :D
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] azhar.munshi:
Dear all,

I want help of you please

i am not developer i want to know only below points

1. we can port different devices rom to our device which having same chipset

2. we can port other devices rom to our e.g. samsung galaxy s4

3. if i want to make rom from scrap then any tutorial available

Please revert

i am not a developer

i want to develop something for my galaxy r becuase i dont want to loose it for some softwares
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Nikhil:
AFAIK

1. Yes

2. Yes if 1 holds. (correct me if i'm wrong)

3. this will help if you are certain to contribute towards development.

Hope it helps..! :)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Adam77Root:
1. Yes. The only one reasonable enough would be O2X. I tried it, but it didn't work. It uses really different nVidia libs.

2. Yes, just look at the XWLSD port. But you can't replace all libs because of the lack of NEON support. Also pay attention to the screen resolution. You will have a massive work with resizing if porting from the GS4.

3. There are many, just look into general Android dev forums, but most of them isn't applicable to the SGR.

(What Nikhil provided is a really great and huge article, hats off to the writer, but it's about application development and not porting.)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Nikhil:
He wanted tutorial to make a rom from scrap/scratch. ;)

Anyways for porting, this may help.. :)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] azhar.munshi:
can anyone help me for how to extract folder from .md5.tar file

i had tried unzip but its only giving .img files so if any possibility please revert me
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] karthik050782:
Here is the guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1081239

All the best buddy...
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] azhar.munshi:
can u give me some guidence about that link

because in that link there is one attachement there is no exe or command

so please
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Adam77Root:
Don't use Windows for such purposes.

Sent from my LG-P880
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] azhar.munshi:
sorry for anything which you dont like

but i want to create one simple rom for galaxy r device

i am not a developer that why i am asking & searching on net

1. i want to extract system folder from our stock so i can add them to kitchen

2. i had tried system extractor, disk internels, winrar , 7 zip all utility but didint find supporting rom for kitchen

its only giving error me no system folder

so please if you can help me
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] mj.vikram:
you need to use Linux Operating system for these things because it will be easy on Linux and then you can use the file which you will use in ODIN and extract system files from it using the link given above ..
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] azhar.munshi:
there is no other option for windows operating system
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] azhar.munshi:
thanks to all my that problem is solved

i want to ask some question please reply as i want to build that rom

1. how to add mod or additional package to this rom through kitchen

2. i want make some changes like sms limit, sms log

how i can do it

3. if i want o import some kernel feature how i can do it

4. if i want to increase rom size

5. if i want o delete some apps like smasung app

Please revert sorry for trouble

Thanks for support

i know i am irritating you for silly question but it would very helpful for me if you guide me

Thanks

Azhar
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] mj.vikram:
1. Use these Guides.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1736177

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1742618

2. I am not sure how to do.

3 & 4 need to build your own Custom Kernel using the sources (if some thing goes wrong you will brick your device).

5. Just delete from System Folder.
[Nook Touch General] Joydeck:
I have an problem with searching for books on my SD card. I rooted my NST with NookManager a few months ago and am most pleased, especially with the wonderful Aardict app. Searching for epub books from the original Nook Library screen still works fine.

But I recently started searching for epub books using the File Manager supplied as part of the rooting process. Every search I do seems to find somewhere between none and less than half the sought-for books, no matter what folder I select. My books are stored on the SD card in an elaborate file structure, up to ten levels deep.

Has anyone else seen this discrepancy? Is there an explanation?
[Nook Touch General] Renate:
Why?

I keep my books in a directory called "Books".

Maybe your path length is causing problems.