yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Geodude074:
I honestly don't know the true answer; only Google would know.

But in my opinion, it's because Android is an open source OS, and giving users root access allows them to alter .apk's very easily. This is bad for developers, because most developers make money from advertisements or in-app currency, and allowing users to alter their .apk to easily block ads or change in-app currency would thwart developer interest.

In Windows for example, the OS is not open source, but users have "root" access because they can always get to the root of every program/file. BUT users CANNOT EASILY alter the programs installed on Windows - if they want a hacked version, they usually have to download a hacked version that someone else hacked.

Whereas in Android, it's very easy for me to download any .apk I want, run my hack app that says "Search for this value and change it to this" and BAM it's now hacked in literally seconds.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Snow_fox:
I'm not going to deny adblocking is one of my many vices. While many people have many views on it, all I can say is until ads no longer break my experience completely, I'll be stuck using adblockers. While this is becoming less of a problem with phones/tablets that have faster processors I've had my entire phone lock up before because of certain types of ads my phone couldn't handle. On top of that many are frustrating to deal with as there is no "x" visible for me to tap and I have to back out of whatever I was doing because the phone can't handle the discrepancy in size and find some way to navigate around the ad.

While this is only one example there have been other issues. Hell I had to use a script that required root back when I had my captivate just to get it it to work on my schools wifi. There were a number of issues and I imagine there are still a number of issues that make the lack of root almost a deal breaker.

Sure you can argue from a support issue point of view but, realistically as I already said, I wouldn't have to flash anything if I had access to root... I guess they just chalk it up to "some people are going to do whatever it takes anyway...." but, that just doesn't make much sense to not let people have it anyway.

This is actually one of the best reasons I think I've ever heard and I've actually asked this question a lot in different places over the years. That's a pretty feasible answer.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] firesoul453:
Rooting has nothing to do with decompiling apks. apk hacking is bad but thats a whole other thing. Anyone can get a hold of pretty much every apk easliy, no need for root.

Windows doesn't really have root, its pretty different. You can give programs administrator privileges I guess, but not exactly the same. Decompiling apks is only easier because its java, it has nothing to do with the os or root privileges.

Don't expect any of these companies support to support root until they have a reason to.
[HTC Desire S] Quirania:
Hello all!

I unlocked my HTC Desire S (with HTCdev website) and the use of "Hasoon2000's HTC Desire S All-In-One Kit"...

I can either flash TWRP 2.4.0.0 (recovery) or use ClockworkMod (recovery) to erase things and install the Cyanogenmod, but when I make a connection to the computer using USB and send the .zip-files of Cyanogenmod to the SD-card and try to install Cyanogenmod, the telephone just gives me a white startup screen with "HTC" and then the screen goes black (backlight stays on though)...

What am I doing wrong? I once managed to get Cyanogenmod on the telephone, but reverted the whole process because a new version of Android coming out back then... I do not remember how I managed to do it back then tho...

I think the main problem is, I did not make a backup and I selected "Erase/wipe system" in TWRP on the telephone...

Where should I go from here? Is he bricked beyond repair? :(

Thank you for reading this!
[HTC Desire S] Quirania:
Also... after reading abit, I came across the whole "downgrade from hboot 2.02.0002 to hboot 0.98.0002"-thing?

As I remember correctly, my hboot is 2.02.0002? I did not downgrade this to 0.98.0002 yet, might that cause the problem i'm having?
[HTC Desire S] teadrinker:
Have you flashed the boot.img in fastboot?
[HTC Desire S] Quirania:
To be honest I'm not sure what you mean, but I don't think I did that... Should I do that maybe? And could you please explain or show how in that case?

Thank you allready for your reply!
[HTC Desire S] teadrinker:
Because your phone is still s-on, despite being unlocked, you can't write the /boot partition from recovery, so you have to do it manually through fastboot (every time you install or update a rom or kernel).

See this guide for instructions, specifically steps 1 and 4:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
[HTC Desire S] Quirania:
Thank you so much for your help, I managed to flash it and install Cyanogenmod 7 on the phone and it works flawless... :)

I am however a little bit displeased by Cyanogenmod to be honest... I cannot get my mobile internet to work on it (from provider, not Wifi) and there is no Google Play/Market app on it... I tried to install the "gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip" file and it installs correctly, but it only seems to install Talk or something if i'm not mistaken...

Are there better alternatives to Cyanogenmod 7 that I can ask you about? I have read about Reaper on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1433816 and it seems it may be better than Cyanogenmod itself?
[HTC Desire S] Quirania:
Ok, signing in to my Google account has enabled Market, although I can't seem to download any apps yet... Hmm... The trial and error continues... :)
[HTC Desire S] Missing Cuban:
Hey Buddy. I just got CM10.1 on my S4. What I did was install goomanager from the play store and then install TWRP that way. No flash required. Then move the CM and gapps file to the SD card. Then backup the current ROM to the SD card slot. (I'f you need help make sure to Google wwjoshdew, he has tutorials doe how to flash CM10 to the S4 that should be similar to your device) after goomanager go to wipe and "slide to factory reset" not internal storage, and then wipe system under advanced wipe. Then flash CM10 and then Gapps. Now this is what I did when following my friends tutorial and the wwjoshdew tutorial on YouTube. Good luck, I am no responsible if this doesn't work and bricks your phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Gearhead01:
My phone has lost the ability to write to the sd card. The card is recognized and I can view photos and any files already on the card, but the system won't write to the card. Everything was working fine up to a couple of days ago, then I suddenly got a message in the camera app that sd card storage could not be accessed. I can write to the card if I access it via card reader on my PC. Any suggestions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JoeFCaputo113:
Make sure you still have space left. Cause that happened to me but only because I had like less than 100 MB left so I just moved a bunch of crap (pics/Videos/etc) to my ext SD Card and everything was good to go. If that is not the case... it's gonna suck but try: going into recovery and wiping system/cache/dalvik cache/data. If THAT doesn't work then you may wanna go to the closest Sprint store.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NANONANONIN:
Adobe Flash Player for Xperia Acro S, S , SL etc.

Hi, this is my first post :) It's Adobe Flash Player only Works in default web browser. This application uses a lot of RAM, but its cool see YouTube desktop versión, any video player will charge on your pone.

Instructions

*Download

*Install Apk with any file explore, i use Root File Explorer

*Open Web Browser and enjoy

Caps and App in Attachment File :D :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rErEaT:
Old version.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hYpercrites:
uuuum sorry, but you can just download an use the flash player apk from the adobe website... i'm wondering why you post this here.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fyre31:
My sd card isn't working anymore. It can't be detected by my phone, nor my PC and tablet. I just left my phone for a bit and when I returned there was a notification (a yellow triangle with an '!' in it) on my notification bar saying that the card was unexpectedly removed. I thought nothing of it and just restarted my phone but after restarting it's still not getting detected. I checked on the PC, but it just shows like there's nothing. Does anyone have any idea on how to fix this? I can't use any of the usual sdcard recovery apps since my PC won't detect the card in the first place :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
I guess no fix

broken sdcard... dont buy cheap one ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fyre31:
It's a Kingston 32GB Class 4 MicroSD Card :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultramag69:
Yes, but at this point its a small piece of useless plastic...

You need to get a new sd card...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andymihail:
Had a similar problem with a Kingston. Was dead for good. I suggest you get a better brand and better speed card.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theo80:
If its a legit Kingston, they have a lifetime warranty. Have it replaced.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fyre31:
Well, the card itself isn't much of an issue. The files inside it are. I only have a 2 month old backup :eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Samstealth7:
I'm sorry if this doesn't belong here if it don't please tell where me to post it thanks.

OK I'm running hyper rls6. And I want to update to rls7. (Q) after the update how can I get everything set how I had it in rls6?

I know I'm gonna have to use titanium backup. Can I restore user apps and system. To get my settings and home screen layout back? Thanks in advance.

And again sorry if this is he wrong forum.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JamesPumaEnjoi:
if youre using the same ROM and just upgrading just do a "dirty flash".....wipe cache and dalvik flash the ROM fix permissions and reboot....all of your data will be untouched....if you are using a launcher like nova or apex backup your launcher AKA homescreen in the settings menu for said launcher and after you dirty flash the ROM just restore your homescreen
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Samstealth7:
Thanks.
[Nokia Lumia 800] santiis2010:
​

New Firmware with Nokia Software Updater For Retail:

With Zune:

Versión de SO: 7.10.8862.144

Revisión de Firmware: 1750.0823.885x.124x0

Last version of firmware with "Nokia Software Updater for Retail":

Versión de SO: 7.10.8862.144

Revisión de Firmware: 1750.0823.8862.13110

Nokia Software Updater For Retail:

https://mega.co.nz/#!H9wkkQoB!Yxgs4G4WyhfT75I-oOMBJlqtEIdB4Tw-yVLjuZl4nok

​
[Nokia Lumia 800] whiperhack:
Do somebody know the changelog?

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[Nokia Lumia 800] santiis2010:
This firmware is for the new app's from Nokia like Bluetooth share!
[Nokia Lumia 800] freakin.ro:
download is down :(
[Nokia Lumia 800] IrenePappel:
Windows Phone 7.10.8779.8 via Zune
[Nokia Lumia 800] IrenePappel:
Windows Phone 7.10.8783.12 via Zune
[Nokia Lumia 800] IrenePappel:
Windows Phone 7.10.8858.136 via Zune
[Nokia Lumia 800] IrenePappel:
Windows Phone 7.10.88xx.xxx via Zune (unknown build)
[Nokia Lumia 800] IrenePappel:
Windows Phone 7.10.8862.144 via Zune
[Nokia Lumia 800] DilanChd:
@ IrenePappel

7.10.8862.144 was released 14 March 2013.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] wame:
hi,

i would like to unlock my m2000 (lock on orange france) with this site,

what about the time to have the code?

if i pay with paypal tonigth, when can i espect to have the code to unlock my phone? is it quick?

are they serious?

thx for your answers
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] babybob:
I had mine all done within 5 minutes
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] thakkergaurav:
instantly i had mind sent to me at 3:00 gmt. couldnt sleep that night so thought get phone unlocked. make sure you have details (id) to hand and everything is fine. it all works great and money was well spent. orange try to scam atleast in the uk to unlock. 12 months line rental in advance. my bills have been 100 pounds plus every month and they think ill run away with the phone which i paid 200 pounds for.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] judas1977:
Ok, time for me to make useless thread;).

When i format /system before flashing custom stock based ROM - there is no mobile data / telephony at all (idk if its in the case of ANY ROM, but it happen to me everything i format /System).

So question is - what is missing in rom's zip package, that causes this issue (absent on CM based roms), considering that after formatting /system and restoring CWM backup - telephony/mobile data works as supposed to. So let me repeat, what is in nandroid backup and is missing in custom rom, that causes abovementioned issue?

Is this related with boot.img (absent in stock based custom roms)?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carpe-Dimi:
Are u meaning that after u flash a CM based rom u loose mobile data and telephony? or are they the ones that work?

Anyways, boot.img is the kernel. Needed for cm based roms, while stock based roms run bestest on stock kernel I think. Afaik restoring a nandroid doesn't touch the kernel tho.

hdic and t9db i found are both absent in cm based roms, but only used for keyboard (in case u were wondering!)

If it's working stock (based) versus non working stock based, then your best bet would be checking the files inside the folders inside system\lib (so not actually the massive list of *.so files, just the folders) and comparing those to your working nandroid backup. If that doesn't differ, then it might also be due to the system\etc folder (I've noticed adb pull doesn't actually pull that folder properly from your phone :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] judas1977:
After i format /system AND flash stock rom... there is no telephony, but flashing cm based rom after formatting /system works flawless

Wysyłane z mojego GT-I8160 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carpe-Dimi:
Stupid q maybe, but does this happen if u flash stock fw via odin as well?

I've (had) no problems whatsoever with any of the custom based stock roms before :confused:
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] judas1977:
No.

1. Formatting /system - then installing CM based rom - no problem

2. Formatting /system - then restoring backup of STOCK based rom - no problem

3. Formatting /system - then installing stock based rom - no telephony

4. Flashing firmware via odin AFTER no telephony issue - no problem:)
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carpe-Dimi:
hmm strange :(

and the stock based custom rom thats not working is based on the same fw that works if u flash via odin?

i've no idea really but to look for differences between the files in a cwm nandroid and those in the rom u intend to flash.

also, if you don't format the system partition, but edit the script so that it deletes only framework and app folders (and let it replace all other files) will the stock based custom rom work then?

if so, edit the script after every succesfull flash and remove 1 extra folder each time untill it goes bust. tedious yeah, but you get the idea :p
[Sony Xperia L] kazabubu:
Hi there!Does anybody knows if there is any way,for our phones,to support flash player?
[Sony Xperia L] przemek4113:
Flash player dropped support for android as i remember,you need to find a simmilar app.Flash player works on android 4.0 but doesnt work on 4.1 ,maybe there are some totutrials how to run it on 4.0+.
[Sony Xperia L] kan_bleach:
Flash player works on jelly bean...you just nead to get a browser which supports it in jellybean and the flash player apk...
[Sony Xperia L] Parshvas:
flash player

i have searched it in google.. and i found that there is one browser called puffin (but it is not free) which has pre installed flas player..

and there is also firefox.. which support flash player.. so we can manually play flash... by installing bot firefox and flash player (which you can not find in play store so you have to google it )
[HTC Sensation] gab_ITA:
hi everyone. my sensation is getting me angry for a few week. i can't flash roms or others using fastboot commands cause my device is s-off, but i still have the bootloaader locked. from the command prompt i always obtain the same message "writing boot...failed(remote: not allowed)". first at all, i unlocked my device using HTCdev, after i flashed my first rom i found the bootloader locked. second, i tried to turn my device s-off, but controlbaer crashed, so i didn't complete it, but hovewere i'm s-off. how can it be ??? at now, can i flash roms or other .zip just by recovery (4ext) ?? or how can i unlock again the bootloader ??? hope somebody give me an answer. :good:
[HTC Sensation] gadmanz:
If you are S-Off and even that the boot loader is locked there should be no problem to install ROM - via 4ext
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

Second post.

Try flashing this:

HBoot 1.27.1100 Patch (Go from Hboot 1.29.0000 to 1.27.1100)

This should give you an unlocked bootloader.

:)
[HTC Sensation] gab_ITA:
I already have hboot 1.27. Could it work hovewere ?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I am not sure what to suggest.

People who flash this are normally locked and hboot 1.29

It works for them,so it should work for you

I do not think it would do any harm.

Or perhaps you could flash the 1.27 > 1.29 version first.

Then, go 1.29 > 1.27

How did your bootloader become locked?

:)
[HTC Sensation] Far_SighT:
When you say you have 1.27 do do you mean a patched one? Besides, [MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION] posted a patched one.

You could try unlocking your bootloader (i am not sure, but this may cause brick).

JAM THAT THANKS BUTTON.

Happy to help.
[HTC Sensation] gadmanz:
I have 1.29 after flashing new radio and s-off and there is no problem using 4ext for flashing any zip so far
[HTC Sensation] gab_ITA:
Wells, it's always a way xD i unlocjed th bootloader using HTCdev, but when i flashed my first ROM(slimbean) it became again locked. I really can't explain how di it appen .... so, i'll try the patched one, let's see if it work....
[HTC Sensation] Far_SighT:
Flashing a rom via recovery shouldn't change bootloader status. Either you flashed a new firmware, or did an ruu.

Besides, a patched hboot should enable fastboot commands.
[HTC Sensation] gab_ITA:
i've just dowloaded the patched hboot. how do i install it ?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

It is all explained on the thread.

:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] mahan.r:
hi all

i need help to add circlelockscreen to cm10

this is 3 files from galaxy s3 mini: http://www.mediafire.com/download/j85p0hoj8fjt4fk/APK's.zip

android.policy.jar

framework.jar

framework-res.apk

if we can port circlelockscreen we can port ripple lock and ink .

when you decompile android.policy.jar go to com\android\internal\policy\impl\sec\

you see the files about circlelockscreen.

i need help to do this.

if someone can help this project post on this thread.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] android_smiley:
Just take slimbean! They already have it implemented ;) :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] baciany:
Csn you share screen with slimbean circlelockscreen ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] android_smiley:
Yes, maybe tomorrow evening :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Dreadllokz:
Does Slimbean works stable on i9000 variants like i9000b? can't find it anyware! Tyvm
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] android_smiley:
Sorry for the delay – changing now to Slimbean bean and then uploading ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] baciany:
Waiting :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] android_smiley:
You meant this? Here you go ;)

(Slimbean 3.1.0, Android 4.1.2)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] mahan.r:
i want to port stock circlelockscreen to cm10.

stock lockscreen of samsung.

this is not i meant.

i need to learn about *.smail.

i need help to port it to cm10.

can you help me?

if we can port circlelockscreen we can port ripple lock and ink.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] arazhassan:
will try ir :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] mahan.r:
decompile framework-res.apk from s3 mni

go to \res\drawable-hdpi

there is some files with name like this keyguard_lockscreen_circle.png

can someone find the *.xml files are linked with this images?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] MR.Volkf:
Find it in res/layout there is some .xml file linked to some .png like keyguardblablabla.xml
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] mahan.r:
all xml files linked i found in res/layout
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] baciany:
Heres TOPIC from Galaxy Ace forum: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2202251

You can find here s4 flare lockscreen mod. Meybe use files from this post to port it to our I9000 device.

Look on screens: http://imageshack.us/a/img836/8320/pic5b.png

First is like s4, second like s3 (mini) 4th i dont care :]

Theres video of s3 loock in this topic that i linked.

Also meybe you should ask author if you can use his files.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] android_smiley:
What about this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2140832

:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] android_smiley:
Push :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] tomasitoc:
Hello,

Is there an app that will allow me to mirror the screen displayed on my phone into a monitor?

thank you in advance
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] arty93:
Air droid does that I believe
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] aurvandel:
Use MyPhoneExplorer best app I've found for what you want to do by far

Sent from my rockin N2 using the power of the force
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] poeticwun:
Bbqscreen mirrors your phone screen.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Blue6IX:
Since you already have a few answers for apps to try out, let me offer the knowledge that the S3 MHL adapter works with the Note 2, I use it all the time.
[HTC One X+] bluetooth3105:
Hi everybody , I recently replaced lcd and digitizer for my ONE X+ and there is weird problem with brightness. When I change the brightness it looks like has no calibration with new display, because brightness changes in a very little area for example if this is my brightness settings:

_________________________________ so the red area is where my brightness changes from lowest to highest, and then its just stay high.

How can I resolve this problem?
[HTC One X+] dahwe:
Is the Power Saving mode enabled? That limits screen brightness by default.
[HTC One X+] bluetooth3105:
Thank you for response, but it stays in "Highest" mode most of the time and "power saver" usually sets in "Lower".

And no it is not the power saver mode enabled.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idriline:
Hi there

Today i've a strange question for you Users :)

Explain the situation a few month ago i've a Htc Desire X, on this phone i've purchase an app called fifa 2012 and working well on this phone.

Now i've a samsung galaxy s4 and the play store say to me than this app is not compatible with the phone ...

well basically the hardware of Samsung S4 is better than a Desire X ... graphical chipset coming from same factory ... snapdragon ... dual core on Htc 4 cores on samsung ... and not compatible what's the hell ?

if i install a craked version that works fine ... but i dont want use a craked version just the official app that i ve purchased ... 0.o

so if some one has an idea about this strange things .. let me know please
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
The app is not compatible with the S4 according to Google Play, has to do with screen resolution and cpu/gpu i guess.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] Syprus21:
Sorry, not enough posts to post on the actual rom thread. Keep hearing about people using Eco mode with this and other non-stock roms. Do I need to flash a different kernel? Can't seem to find a way to get into Eco Mode with current settings.

Thanks,

Syprus
[Sprint LG Optimus G] spleef:
you need to download either trickster mod (free) , or faux enhancement (paid) from the market then just tick the box to turn it on... I would suggest disabling mpdecision as well and enable intelliplug ... sorry for late response just got off work didn't see this until just now