yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xclub_101:
Hmm ...

Funny, you continue avoiding to quote me - as if you are not interested in me knowing about your reply :)

Our debate was never about what source code had to be changed and when - so your link at most proves again that the source code was fully available.

Our debate was specifically about the availability of the source code - and the two links that I provided above show that in dual-kernels the main kernel itself is identical and entirely in full source code (which is kind of a dumb thing to even mention - since otherwise it would not be possible to compile it in the first place).

The only "closed-source" stuff that gets inside the kernel could be from modules.

After the (otherwise identical and fully from source code) kernel is started it gets to some point to the init in the ramfs - where is the very first time in the logical flow when differences are seen between the two paths. Depending on the path some modules are copied so as to be further referenced in the same way - those are basically dhd.ko (which is the wireless module) and the mali modules. Those are all built from full source (as I said about two posts before with a path to where that source can be found).

As far as I can say the main/only closed-source kernel module in dual kernels like those above is exfat - which gets loaded in both paths - so any "magic" in that blob is present on both paths.

So yes, this pretty much settles it :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
When did I ever mention samsung kernel source code was missing? Although much of it has been provided only in binaries and blobs, I never said kernel source was missing.

Samsung kernels don't work on AOSP roms. That's why we need over thirty thousand inserts to get it working on AOSP so your idea that the same dual purpose kernel's code overlaps 100% in aosp and samsung roms is incorrect. Ergo the same kernel obviously operates differently in both roms with the same setup which is evident in the massive difference in battery life.

Judging by your "arguments" im not even sure if you know what we're arguing about.

I dont quote you because I don't care if you respond or not. If nothing else, it gives you days to formulate ridiculous responses. They'd probably come more naturally if you read my posts properly instead of skimming them then filling in the blanks with what you think I said.

Can't believe I took you off ignore for this. You're posts are becoming more tedious and further from the point each time.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
The thing I can't help asking myself is if you are so dissatisfied with googys kernel, siyah, and the whole general situation of what you consider to be poor developers making mistakes, why on earth, with your obviously "superior" knowledge don't you just knuckle down and compile your own kernel and prove your point once and for all instead of going round disrespecting other people's work?

And THAT is a question I would like an answer to, because although I have no technical knowledge, I sure as hell am a much wiser, more amenable and generally friendlier person than you are portraying yourself at the moment.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
naughty Woolf :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xclub_101:
Hmm ...

So again:

- you try to avoid me seeing your responses - not really nice once you are so certain in your claims

- you again try to change the subject to AOSP kernels - my point was never about that, my point was entirely about how basically the same identical dual-boot kernel was showing different/better power consumption with Sammy vs CM and how that was a strong indication that no "magic code" was hidden by Samsung from the kernel point of view

- all you had to do in order to substantiate your claim (that some "magic" is hidden by Samsung) was to point to a single blob module that is only present on the Sammy path of a dual kernel and where the "secret juice" was hidden - I don't see anything coming from you on that :rolleyes: (and that was even after I gave you a baby-steps primer on what is going on in dual kernels, including pointers on what/where modules are duplicated and how exfat is likely the only blob - and it gets loaded on both paths, so no "magic" stuff hiding there).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Since you still dont seem to understand what we're arguing about, I think i'll just leave it there.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xclub_101:
1. I am not dissatisfied at all with those kernels (and you are inventing stuff here) - I am using siyah a lot (and I consider it a great kernel); I also like googy max - which is basically a fork from siyah with some very serious time added for a huge lot of things, and which I consider the best contender for running in a few months a 4.1.2 Sammy and a 4.3 Sammy side-by-side; but since the philosophy in googy max is based on making two releases/week (sometimes more) I believe any such new version should be seen cautiously - especially by newcomers (hence my signature).

2. Mistakes are made all the time in software, but the attitude in front of those mistakes can tell a huge story.

3. Regarding your question - my time is really limited and I really hate making stuff that I would know to be inferior and with major mistakes only since I can't get all the time needed for it.

4. The part with "disrespect" is again inventing stuff - pointing out the objective facts and trying to slow-down eventual myths is something that everybody that respects open-source should always do.

5. I do give you eventual points for suggesting that sometimes a wiser, more amenable and generally friendlier tactic might provide some quicker results - but on the long term socio-political games should never raise above facts.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr Woolf:
Mate, it doesn't seem like you know what you're talking about.

Below is a quote from kernel dev yank replying to one of your posts.

"Seriously ? Does not sound like you know much on making a kernel...

Sorry, I just couldn't keep from posting...

JP."

Sent from my SlimBean 7.5 / Yank555.lu CM10.1 kernel v1.6e-beta1 (Linux 3.0.86) powered Galaxy S3 i9300

Now, I believe yank DOES know his onions.

Just sayin. :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Nope.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Knowledge is a great thing when used wisely......when used unwisely it becomes a weapon to support an ego.

ie:........hey look guys, we found more gas to frack......so we think we are entitled to mess up the planet even more because we think we are entitled to the earth bounty.

I guess the real test is wether you read the rules at the end of the day, wether you understand the spirit of the forum.......the mutual sharing and learning and fun that can be had whilst achieving this.

I've yet to come across a teacher that achieved anything via condescension, particularly with young people......and there are a lot of those in these forums.

Knowledge is important but it isn't more important than everything else and a balanced view and approach is required, as is tact and understanding.

It may be a screen that you type at, but it is people you talk to. Worth a little thought. :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reaper5639:
You guys are wasting your time with this dude.... He's a lost cause.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] triaddraykin:
HBOOT Version: 1.05.000, LOCKED

Device Manager Hardware IDs:

USB\VID_0424&PID_2512&REV_0;:0

USB\VID_0424&PID_2512

What I'm led to expect them to be:

USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0CA4

USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0CA4&MI_01

Thus, when I plug in my phone, which is stuck in HBOOT (which is where this dead thread went to: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2375953).

in Cmd: Fastboot devices gets nothing.

fastboot oem get_identifier_token hangs, seeing nothing.

I've tried modifying the android_winusb.inf (the generic google driver) to match the device-reported hardware ID as shown in:

http://www.thunderboltforums.com/forum/htc-thunderbolt-development/315-android-sdk-adb-driver.html

%SingleAdbInterface%	= USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0CA4

%CompositeAdbInterface%	= USB_Install, USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0CA4&MI_01

was changed to

%SingleAdbInterface%	= USB_Install, USB\VID_0424&PID_2512

%CompositeAdbInterface%	= USB_Install, USB\VID_0424&PID_2512&REV_0;:0

and it would see it as Adb Device Interface in Device Manager, but fastboot still didn't recognize it.

Currently unable to flash a stock ROM because of "Main Version is Older" error... Which can only be fixed by HTC's process in fastboot... which I can't connect to.

...Help?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santod040:
Edited: Didn't see your bootloader is locked....

Have you tried this RUU?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] triaddraykin:
Strangely, it loads it.. checks it... And just goes back to Bootloader like there was no file.

Also, awesome to see you on the case, Santod. I've been thinking of getting a hold of you.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] triaddraykin:
Nooo, don't stop responding.... I'll start whining like an iPhone user!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] PinchMe:
Hi! I really have this huge problem that bothers me. Whenever i choose midi files as incoming call alert, try to play it, and the speaker is like very bad, its like mono..same goes when my phone rings using the midi file. but when i play the midi using album or other players, the midi plays as good as what it should sound..i guess it all happened when i installed karpocket having it associated with midi files..and uninstalled karpocket while all the midi files have been associated with it.. i guess i must have lost tne midi file association, but then i associated it with album, but still the problem is there, did hard resets and the problem is gone, but when i restored my usual backup files with xbackup, the problem is there again...

is there a way, i can retain all my files and fixing the prob? i mean, is there a way to simply reset the midi audio playing output to its default so that it will play good again?

i hope u guys can help me..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brockg:
I'm so frustrated. I've looked in all the 'similar threads'; looked on other websites. Tried a solution that supposedly worked for the S2 and S4...but no luck.

I've purchased music from google play store, I've "pinned it" to my device, aka downloaded it...but it's not in my com.data\android.music\cache file. I can play the songs without any sort of network connection so i know they're on my device. I want to play them in other music players but can't find them. Seems i'm not the only one having this problem. Is there any solution yet?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Same problem, seriously annoyed with Google over this, I bought the music and I want to be able to play it on whatever player I choose, have emailed them over this
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brockg:
Hard to believe there is no solution out there... With all the people having the same problem...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b-eock:
You can access Google play from a computer and download the music you've purchased into a MP3 file. That's what I did.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Ha ha.....I never thought about checking the computer out :o:D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b-eock:
I was pissed that I couldn't actually have the file. Spent 30 mins looking for ways to do it. And that's the only way I found to be able to.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
As long as I can do it somehow I don't mind.....but the fact we can't download it on the phone is pretty pathetic on Google's part, time to send an email I think!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b-eock:
Yeah. I'm glad we can own it for real lol
[Android General] gr8techie:
CWM Installation Instructions:

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Make sure you have all the drivers for your phone installed on your computer. Download for A706 from here. Some other Qualcomm drivers (not sure if required)

Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled, Install from Unknown Sources is enabled and device is detected in ADB run this command:

adb devices

Download the CWM Recovery for A706 from here.

Unzip the downloaded file to get a "recovery.img" recovery image file.

Press SHIFT key + Right mouse click in the folder where the file is located and select Open Command from Here.

Now, in the command prompt do the following:

a. Reboot into Bootloader mode. Use command:

adb reboot bootloader

b. Device will reboot and display Lenovo logo. (check if device is in bootloader mode by running command:

fastboot devices

. If you see a device connected then you have successfully rebooted into fastboot mode.

c. Now, run this command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

(This will flash the CWM recovery image to the device).

d. Once successful, reboot the device using this command:

fastboot reboot

. Or, you can keep the power+vol up+ vol down buttons pressed to restart.
​

If everything has gone well, this should get CWM installed on your device. Your device is still *not rooted*. Once you have installed CWM, please proceed to the ROOT instructions post to *root* your device.

CREDITS:

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This post (in Vietnamese)

This post for Recovery (in Russian)

This post for Drivers links (in Russian)

And, to all the other great Russian/Chinese forums and sites who have such vast info on Lenovo which we need in English ;)
[Android General] gr8techie:
DISCLAIMER: Rooting your device VOIDS your warranty. Proceed with caution!!!

1. CWM ROOT METHOD

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Ok, so you have successfully installed CWM and need root.

1. Just download this Root for A706 ( CWM flashable zip file)

2. Reboot phone to CWM Recovery (use command: adb reboot recovery)

3. Flash the zip and then restart into OS.

4. Now, you should get the Super user app in the list.

2. VROOT (ONE-CLICK ROOTING) METHOD

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For noobs AND people who either don't want to install CWM or are unsure of it's usage and only want root, can use this guide for VROOT one-click rooting method. The guide has been translated and posted on XDA by zhuhang. The original vroot post/method (in chinese) exists on this site.

CREDITS:

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Same as in the CWM post above.

Thanks to zhuhang for posting the VROOT guide in english (translated from chinese).
[Android General] gr8techie:
DISCLAIMER: Follow these instructions at your OWN risk & responsibility. They are provided AS-IS without any liability.

IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE FLASHING:

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Recently, I have noticed that many people after buying the phone are flashing any firmware to their phones and most of the time without checking the phone versions and the OS versions. In the stock firmware post, I had mentioned that people having the Chinese version of the phone should NOT flash the ROW (international) firmware otherwise it would mess up their phone and network etc.

Solution to the problem is now in the OP. Please follow it if you have SIM error or network issue.

STOCK ROM

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I am posting a list of stock firmware(s) that I can find for the A706 here, along with instructions on how to install it.

FIRMWARE LIST

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Build Number: A706_ROW_S018:

Details:

Firmware Type: Official Release

Languages: English, Russian, Chinese, Indonesian & Vietnamese

Build Date: 15/07/2013

OS: Android 4.1.2 with Lenovo Magic UI

Download Link: Get it from here (Lenovo-Forums.ru)

(You need to click on the green button on the page. Once you click there then you need to register and logged in, to download it.)

CREDIT: This post in Russian.
​

This post by 5[Strogino] has a list of stock firmwares and links to download them.

INSTRUCTIONS

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A memory card is required.

Boot into Android normally.

Connect your phone to your PC/Laptop with a USB cable and when asked (or in USB connection settings), please select USB Mass storage mode to mount SD card.

On the root of the memory card, create a folder called "sdfuse".

Unzip the downloaded firmware, you will get a QSB file.

Copy the QSB file to the sdfuse folder that we created earlier on the root of SD card.

Note: Please make sure that your phone has atleast 60% power before attempting or beginning upgrade. Or keep charger connected during the process.

SD card upgrade process:

Long press VOL UP + POWER_KEY to enter the droidboot,

A menu will appear. Select the fourth option, SDUPDATE.

At the bottom of the screen, you can see the progress and status of the update

When you see the message "SDCARD UPDATE SUCCESS!!!", this means you successfully completed the upgrade process

Now, reboot your device and hopefully it should be updated.

That's it! If you guys have found any more firmware download links (even for different regions, build etc.) just share them with me along with details and I will add them to the list in this post.

CREDIT: Instructions were taken from this post and formatted and edited for better understanding.
[Android General] gr8techie:
A List of Custom ROMs

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QNeon-Modern ROM (based on Russian Firmware but has English too): Visit the original thread (in Russian)

Please do share more ROMs with me so that I can include them in this list.
[Android General] scuderialoki:
help!

hello bro! i got stuck at installing the cwm flashable file. it's saying "Verifying update package.... Installation aborted"
[Android General] guliboy123:
Thanks,

Very nice thread. Had the phone for a month but no support anywhere. i need the stock rom, if u have pls pm me.

thanks again
[Android General] gr8techie:
scuderialoki, unfortunate that you got stuck. worked for me without any issues. i upped the same file that i used on mediafire. can you re-download the file and then check if the file is ok by extracting the zip using winrar or winzip? if it is ok then try flashing it again.

guliboy123, i will be putting the link and some instructions on the stock rom post soon. bear with me as i have to check the instructions from the russian/chinese sites and then put it up here. in the meantime, i suggest you take a backup of your current ROM (which is stock) using CWM and then try out the QNeon-Modern ROM. remember u need to flash that ROM using CWM.
[Android General] scuderialoki:
thanks

gr8techie thanks for the reply. i really appreciate it. just downloaded the flashable cwm however it's still the same bro. lemme tell you something though. i rooted the devices before using framaroot and everything is ok but i had to do a factory reset through the settings app in A706. i still see the superuser app in the system apps and i cant uninstall it. when i open the superuser app in the drawer it's giving me an error that the su binary is not installed and su cant install it.
[Android General] gr8techie:
ok, please tell me if you have CWM installed on your device? I believe it is not installed. if this is the case, then you need to flash CWM and then try installing the zip again.

if it is installed then, i believe the super su from previous rooting maybe causing the problem. check on Playstore for a method to unroot your device. or google it. then you need to root again. hope this solves your problem.
[Android General] scuderialoki:
thanks

Hi bro thanks for the reply i attached a screenshot of my root validation. I used an app to identify that. And by the way my recovery is installed. I the super su app is killing it
[Android General] trithong:
New page for our devices :good:

I had rooted my Lenovo A706 before You made this page :D You are faster than me , bro :laugh::laugh:

Hope our A706 will have more ROM, Init , Kernel that make it better :D
[Android General] trithong:
Some picture of mine, they are old ones..I am cooking some new thing on A706...:laugh: hope you like
[Android General] silv3rmoon:
Anyone know how to switch between few apps on lenovo A706?

long press on home button will only show the google now

Changing input method when typing also an issues i met,

anyway to change the input method when typing?
[Android General] phatoothie:
Can someone upload an official updated rom (ROW) for lenovo a706? It'll be much appreciated.
[Android General] rapnix:
FREE CALLING SERVICE PROBLEM

guys,, may be you can help me... the problem is i can hear what other people are saying in LINE / Skype /Viber but people can't hear anything i said.
[Android General] binhdb:
Goog, I want it
[Android General] trithong:
Long press in menu button ^^

---------- Post added at 08:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 PM ----------

just viber bro...because maybe viber isn't usable for us now..i can use skype , line , zalo and every things else nomarly
[Android General] rapnix:
[MENTION=5278039]trithong[/MENTION].. bro. also in LINE and TALKRAY i encounter this problem some of us already encounter this problem what version do you have? i have A706ROW.. no problem if only chatting but if i want to use calling features that's were i encounter this kind of problem i can here them but they cannot here me
[Android General] V-FrIeNd:
my A706 can't root.

CWM show Installation abort!

Baseband ver

A706ROW_1_A_2_0046_130604

Internal ver

A706ROW_1_S_2_001_0018_130705
[Android General] kopaszlajos:
Hello guys! Yesterday I bought a 706 model in China. there is nothing on google application. no google account either. Is there a solution? Thank you!
[Android General] leopesto:
Hi,

I've just bought a Lenovo Ideaphone A760 from aliexpress for 110$ (delivered in 8 days)! The characteristics are the same as the A706, I think it's the same phone just in black...

I've two little problems...

1) Lot of apps aren't available in play store because it said they aren't compatible but if I install them with the apk all goes perfectly... I've done so with whatsapp, chrome, and much more apps but there are some apps, for university f.e., I can't found the apk so... affect this problem also the A706's users? How can I resolve it?

2) The wifi in my school falls oftently... is it for the A706 too? solutions?

Thanks in advance

Leo
[Android General] ir.malik:
here is the ideafriend apk attached
[Android General] 5[Strogino]:
Sorry, but A706 and A760 are not same.

A760 does not have front camera

A706 does not have any problem with wifi.

Do not install A706 ROM onto your A760.

Applications: Google filters applications by own base of certified devices. A760 is not certified (it is China-only and China wants provide own markets). You can modify build.prop file via changing fingerprint-string to A706 or even Nexus 4 :)
[Android General] leopesto:
Oh yeah, you're right, I dind't noticed it...

"Applications: Google filters applications by own base of certified devices. A760 is not certified (it is China-only and China wants provide own markets). You can modify build.prop file via changing fingerprint-string to A706 or even Nexus 4 :)"

How should I do that? I tried just changing ro.product.model with A706 but it didn't go so what should I right into fingerprint string?

PS: Do you think the CWM for the A706 will work in my A760?

Thanks in Advance

Leo