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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
No. You can Root ltr on and not lose anything.

Rooting via CF-AUTO-ROOT via ODIN will not cause you to have to Wipe anything.

He can always back up his files every once in a while to his pc, which you would do whether you're gonna Root or not, for that 'Just in case' moment. You know, Murphy's Law ;)

I don't do that as often as I should.

If there's a time when you have to Wipe device memory, you'd just transfer the files to the pc and/or SD card.

If everything's good to go, and you're ready to Root, But things go wrong (Murphy's Law again) and you have to wipe Internal but you didn't save the files, you'll be outta luck, but that can happen anytime. So just back up once in a while. Better safe than sorry........

What will most likely happen:

- your son will dl files, games, etc.

- later on, days, weeks, months, he'll want to Root

- you'll ODIN CF-AUTO -ROOT by Chainfire and you'll be good to go.

- after installing Recovery and TiBu, you'll back up the data on the device,and that's it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sorraia3:
OK... That's exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks so much!

Alrighty so, Odin is the program I will use to access the adb commands on the pc, correct? And I get that from where?

And the cf root file? Is there a handy link? Steps to follow, a guide perhaps?

After that's done I assume I have to flash the recovery? I prefer cwm. Or is that part of the cf/odin process?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
The CF-AUTO-ROOT link is posted previously. You install with ODIN.

I'll get you a link to ODIN so you can see what it's about.

You dl ODIN on your pc. You need drivers installed on your pc to recognize your S4.

You put tar files in the appropriate ODIN boxes

Tar files can be extracted from zip files.

You have to follow ODIN instructions exactly.

I'm briefly going through the basics as you really need to read the associated threads so you get an idea how the process works, then you'll probably have some questions which we can answer.

I'm not sure if CWM Recovery is installed via ODIN.

TWRP is. I use Version 2.5.0.2. But you can use CWM. There's a thread to show you howttoiinstall.

Root with CF-AUTO-ROOT via ODIN 3.07

Install Recovery (method depends on choice of Recovery)

Make a Nandroid backup

Then you can install, flash, etc. etc.....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sorraia3:
Ok so he decided it was easy and quick enough to let me do it now. I'm following the thread instructions. I have the cf root and odin files. I run odin, check pda and pick the cf root file. I turn off phone, go into download mode and get the green android that says downloading do not turn off target. Now what?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Connect to pc usb port to:

- a known working port

- with a known working usb cable. Stock cable should be fine.

HOLD ON

WAIT!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] baseballfanz:
-Plug phone into USB cord attached to pc

-It might need to install drivers just wait till that's done

-Click on START button on Odin

Everything you need to know is posted in the CF, auto root post.

Post=2 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41797153
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sorraia3:
Nothing happens. Its just me and the little green android sitting here staring at each other.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
You're doing it backwards.

Open up ODIN

After you have s4 in dl mode

Plug into usb on pc

Wait for phone to be recognized via COM Port

THEN put tar files in PDA slot and check appropriate boxes

AsiI explained previously, learning the process is extremely important, and without being there, so to speak, things can go wrong, Fast....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sorraia3:
It found the phone, said had the samsung drivers then nothing. It's not showing up under ID:COM and I still have my little green friend again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Is the COM Port showing

COM 1 or another number and showing in Blue or Green
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sorraia3:
No

Its not the usb port, I don't think anyway. Mouse works in both.

Of course I am on a crappy vista laptop... Think I'd have better luck using the xp desktop?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
pm sent
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2010matej:
Hi guys, I ask this here,because there are so much good developers,who might help!

I really need help and I want to learn how to change color of text in settings (from white to black for example) ? I know to change background,but this isnt the same. I want my color black !

Here is the picture how I want that text looks in settings:

:cyclops:
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreatonn:
First decompile ur framework res.apk, go to ur decompiled file folder.

Do this:~

Go to this directory

res\values

Styles

for fonts widget:

<style name="Widget.TextView"

parent="@style/Widget">

<item name="textColor">**#ffffffff**</

item>

</style>

Change **#???????? to what colour u want by using hex codes.

Do this also:~

Framework-res.apk\res\values

Colors (Y2)

for secondary popup fonts:

<?xml version="1.0"

encoding="utf-8"?>

<resources>

<color

name="**bright_foreground_light">#ffffffff **</

color>

</resources>

Please give me ur framework, i'll help u;)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2010matej:
Uh thank you very much! Here is framework-res.apk, extract it after download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?nk7fx2c46c3eeyk
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreatonn:
Do u want to change it in what colour?? U want change only settings.apk or whole font??
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2010matej:
I just want to change font color in settings from white to black, leave font default,just change color to black ;)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreatonn:
Hi, i've encounter a problem. Do you gimme ur original framework?? Or it a modded framework?? Please be more specified.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2010matej:
Its origin
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreatonn:
But i got this problem
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2010matej:
When i will have time i will search for framework and upload it
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prashantsharma324:
hey plz listen i want to change my font colour frm white to black......wht should i do??
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2010matej:
I was asking the same question and i still didnt found answer!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinaykharayat:
Same here ??
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nazzier5463:
Hello everybdy. My C6802 currently on 14.1.B.0.461. I'm waiting and planning to update my device when 4.3 Jellybean release soon.

Since firmware 14.1.B.471 has been released, should i update my device? or just continue using stock firmware till 4.3 Jellybean available? It that allright ?? Thx in advance
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Safar_Ibrahim:
Just taught you should know, the new firmware is .475
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
If there's no problem with your phone, just wait for the 'real' firmware update which contains the X-Reality and 'real' Z Ultra UI, since the current one has the same UI as the Z. The .475 firmware supposed to fix the wake up problem (but for some people it remains) and screen oversensitivity issue but some reports drops in battery performance so if you don't have any problem with the current one, wait for confirmations from other users.

There's rumour that 4.3 update is scheduled in November or December this year for the Z Ultra, so don't expect it will come anytime soon.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 450Thumper:
Mine just updated to 475 when I connected to computer. I was hoping for Android 4.3. :crying:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
what kind of stupid question is that dude ???!!!!

don't ask and update ! all data will be saved don't worry.

We already received 2 updates after **461. With latest **475 I got superior battery life with out Stamina mode.

Do it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] qasim:
I updated to .475 and it fixed some problems I had with the notification lights not working at all, only working for charging. I think the update gave me slightly better battery life too.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nazzier5463:
Thx all.. good response :o
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] faZevoLv:
Original thread : xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2405873

Please read through, both our

devices are ldpi so I am willing to

port to the Samsung galaxy mini if you

help in resizing:)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] faZevoLv:
so far the lockscreen and power menu cause a reboot, I think its because they're meant for a xhdpi device and fails on our ldpi device.

The status bar doesn't show, again a size issue, and most of the aapps force close. however the launcher is fine and i hahaven't tried much else.

I really need everyone's help in resizing as this is the best looking rom I have ever sseen!

look at it ------> www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/07/meizuscreenmain1.jpg

I need the systemui.apk and framework.apk resizing first in order to navigate through most of the rom, after that I will release an alpha rom to the public;)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] faZevoLv:
progress!

More help would be appreciated and would move this project on faster, until then just wait for the first alpha soon;)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] halisa:
the rom still continued ?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] faZevoLv:
Yeah im just waiting for a new keyboard for my laptop and ill continue:)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] jamesmuking5:
new keyboard arrived yet? ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ast00:
Takes only a year lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] SlimShady's:
What about this ROM? Is this complete?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] SlimShady's:
Ehy! I wanna help you for resize. Do you wanna PM me the link of the ROM? Because i've done a port of it and all crash. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ast00:
The project died half a year ago. You probably won't get response.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] SlimShady's:
Yeah I know man..That was a great ROM.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] rastasega:
I bought this 4 in 1 charger for my XDA II last week. It has a usb charger, data cable, wall charger, and car charger.

It has worked well since I bought it. However this morning I was charging it in the car and after awhile I looked at it. No more amber light, no blinking light.

I turned on the system and viola! It sent me to the startup page. My XDAII did a hard reset on it's own!

Since I was using the PH Rom by toenailed and Jojo, I was immediately able to restore to some degree. When I looked at the battery indicator, it was 80% full!

How could this be?!

Is my car charger discharging the backup battery? What gives?!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] rastasega:
Okay, I've seen quite similar topics. The difference I see with what my phone simply hard-reset. There was still about 80% worth of battery life.

I don't know if discharging the secondary battery would cause this or not.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories] DON2003:
that is bec the current is not enough from the USB car converter, it will drain your backup batt

you should get a real car charger (the spiral cigarette one)

if you are in the Philippines, you can get one from me at 500pesos only
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] AndroidGreg:
Is there a way to unroot Build JSS15J without unlocking the device first? All I want is root for some apps not a fulyl unlocked device yet, unless is there a way to unlock without wiping the device?

Sorry if this is a common question im just used to motorola phones where you root first then unlock (if there ever is one for the phone)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sfhub:
I am not exactly sure how they implemented the lock on Nexus.

On HTC when the unit was in S-ON lock, it would prevent you from booting or writing unsigned (custom) recoveries. Even if you had a root exploit to get root in the kernel, when you tried to write files to /system it would only be done in memory, and wouldn't survive a reboot.

I only verified that Nexus 7 lock won't allow writing or booting unsigned recoveries (and kernels). Not having a root exploit for 4.3 I couldn't tell you if you'd be able to write a root exploit that worked without unlocking. If locking is done the way HTC does it, then no. If you can still write to /system persistently even with locking, then you could theoretically root w/o unlocking, if you could find an exploit.

When you unlock through fastboot, the process will force a factory reset. This is to protect against somebody unlocking your tablet to access your user files.

I don't know if it is technically necessary for an unencrypted device, but it is enforced by Google's unlocking process. I also don't know if it is enforced by the bootloader or the fastboot program. If latter, you might be able to kill the process after the unlock is done but before the wipe gets sent, however you risk problems if the timing isn't correct, which will probably be difficult to do give how fast everything occurs.

So IMO the first thing you should do is unlock so you can just bite the bullet and do the factory reset when you have nothing installed. It doesn't change anything other than set a flag the you are unlocked and the factory reset. You can run stock like that forever if you wish.

When you are ready, you can boot custom recovery and install your root. You don't even need to flash custom recovery onto the tablet. You can just run it one time from memory.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] AndroidGreg:
Main thing is I only want root for a few random apps that allow more functionally with it. I'm never gonna use kernels roms or recoveries I've done it before and it's fun and all but to unstable and unreliable I need the tablet for school and already had my stuff on it before finding out its not like my phone. I have to unlock and wipe then root. On my DROID RAZR hd it's root and unlock no wipe required.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sfhub:
As I mentioned, the unlock is being enforced when you type the fastboot oem unlock command.

I would just bite the bullet and do the unlock as the first thing you do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CrookedKnight:
I'm running the "google experience" Google Play Edition ROM (thanks dubbsy!), and I need to turn off the "S View" functionality on the S4. That would be the bit of code that puts the phone into a special sleep mode when you have one of the cases with a cutout window in the front (Like so.) I have a third-party folio case with a magnetic catch, and whenever I fold the cover all the way back, the catch triggers whatever sensor tells the phone that it's using an S View case, and puts the bloody thing to sleep. I need to turn this off if I'm going to keep using the case, but the only advice I can find on Google says to change a setting under My Device->Lock Screen - which doesn't exist in vanilla Android. Is there a hack or app that will do the same thing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dubbsy:
You should be able to use sqlite or another db editor to edit that line to off.

I forget exactly where I saw it. Pennant in one of these: Framework-res, systemui, settings, settings storage

sent from my GE gs4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CrookedKnight:
I know where to find settings (the flag isn't there, sadly), but not the other three - and Googling them doesn't bring up any reference to a particular file path. Sorry, I'm very green on database editing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dubbsy:
I'll look again tonight where it's at.:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CrookedKnight:
Any luck?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dubbsy:
Yeah, but it's not end user changeable. I thought it was in the database files but it's in the bools

sent from my GE gs4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CrookedKnight:
Ah well, good to know. Guess I'll get a new case then. Thanks!
[Motorola Droid 4] popssracer:
How does the phone 'know' when the keyboard is slid out (and therefore to change automatically from portrait to landscape)?

The reason I am asking:

I just replaced a broken digitizer, and upon reassembly, the screen is stuck sideways. If I run a program that is portrait only, it switches to portrait just fine. I can also download an app to change it to any orientation I want, and that works as well. I thought it might be the orientation sensor, but that is functioning just fine according to the sensor readouts. After more troubleshooting, I ended up at the conclusion that the phone thinks the keyboard is open, even when it is not. Before I take it apart a fourth time to poke around, I was wondering if anyone knew exactly what I need to look at and how it works.

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid 4] popssracer:
After a good bit more searching, I found someone who had the same problem, and the solution. In case anyone wants to know, the phone 'knows' that the phone is closed due to a very small magnet in the front faceplate frame (if you have the frame off the phone and lying face down, its towards the top and to the right) lining up with a sensor in the main part of the phone frame. The new faceplate did not include that magnet (This makes me angry :P). I pulled the one off the old frame, opened 'er back up, stuck the magnet in, buttoned it back up again, and bingo. We're good to go.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] buddn07:
Apologies if this is repeating an existing thread, I've tried searching the forum and Google in general, but haven't come across anything to answer my question/

Since having the XU I've updated from GB to ICS, then unlocked the bootloader, flashed CWM and CM9.

Earlier I flashed the CWM zip of 'ST25i_6.1.1.B.1.100 GENERIC - user_Sony' from this thread and consequently don't have any signal or wifi, so I'm assuming that I've got the wrong baseband?

I'm trying to get the phone back to complete stock so that I can sell it, but can't find a thread which gives instructions to do so?

Can anyone direct me to a step by step thread, or please give instructions on how to return the phone to complete stock?

I've always had HTC's and Samsung phones, so I'm not too familiar with the Sony flashing experience. :confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ChikeD:
If you relock boot loader you can repair with PC Companion, or if you do not want to relock BL you can start repair with PCC and when it asks you to turn the phone off quit it and built FTF from PCC files.

http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Can622:
I got a new case and I love it, but I've been having this problem where my S-Pen dramatically loses sensitivity on the right side of the screen (starting at around where the backspace button is on the keyboard) and I have to push a lot harder. When my stylus is touching down on the right side I can see my nib right under the tip, so I thought it might be that my case is lifting up my screen protector in a weird way. The thing is that works perfectly fine in responsiveness to finger touches and also doesn't look or feel like it's being lifted up at all. Maybe this could be related to something else? Has anyone else had this problem before?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] boothcr79:
Is it a flip case?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Can622:
No, it's a metal case. I would post an image of it but I have less than 10 posts and am not allowed to post outside links. If you feel like looking it up, it's called " Samsung Galaxy Note 2 II Deluxe Ultra-thin Metal Aluminum Case Bezel Cover Back " on ebay
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mad383Max:
So, have you tried taking the case off and seeing if the problem persists? This would at least eliminate one variable.

Sent from the Millennium Falcon somewhere on the Kessel Run
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Can622:
Okay, so when I took the case off the screen worked fine, but then I tried a different S-Pen (with the case on) and it worked 100%. I guess that other S-Pen is just worn down?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mad383Max:
Possible. Try tapping the pen on a hard surface. Not the point. Hold the pen like a hammer and rap it like you were hammering a nail. Not to hard and try it again.

Sent from the Millennium Falcon somewhere on the Kessel Run
[General Questions and Answers] Crisha:
I have a boost mobile ZTE Warp Sequent that i turned off and now having trouble reactivating it cause its on the lost or stolen list even tho i gave them all the info they needed to prove it was my phone... a friend gave me the exact same phone but it wont turn on and im not to good with hardware... if it was a software problem i could fix it... basically my question is can i clone my phone with the broken ones MEID number even if it wont turn on??? i doubt it but i figure i gotta at least seek out the answer!!!
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] ShimaMiku:
Hey everyone,

Just wanted to give you a quick heads up; be careful when using "Font Installer" or ROM Toolbox (the Font Installer within it is the same tool by the same person).

I installed some fonts that were different from the Samsung ones, and used it for a while. The font didn't apply to all text, which kind of annoyed me but I lived with it. Today I tried to switch back to a Samsung default, but it didn't override the one I had selected. So I simply deleted those fonts I installed in Root Explorer (ONLY the 3 I installed) and rebooted thinking it would revert back to a default font.

I am now stuck on the boot animation. Oh well, I'll reflash but I just wanted to give everyone a heads up. (The only things I should lose are a few pictures) :(
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] ShimaMiku:
Before I force myself to be stuck on MF1, I am trying to repair what I did. Does anyone know if I can use ADB to push the files back to system/fonts?

I'm have the phone in stock recovery, and I have ADB up, but I get "device unauthorized" unless I select "send update from ADB" to which it wants me to sideload. I can sideload stuff, but that doesn't seem work for me wanting to push a few TTF files. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] yankeesfan714:
This doesn't help you now. But next time use ifont. I did the same as you did my friend.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] ShimaMiku:
And here I was just trying to prevent problems. Ugh, non-recovery recovery. All I want is a simple "let me copy to the /system/fonts." Is that too much to ask?
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] yankeesfan714:
Ifont is super easy to use and I install my own custom fonts and it all installs no restart required. No flashing anything.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] liveXtrm:
Thanks

Good to flash fonts using CWM
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] yankeesfan714:
We don't have cwm but we do have Flash Gordon.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] kbmapper:
Thank you VERY MUCH for the ifont info. ROM Toolbox has consistently broken every one of my roms when switching fonts! ifont is awesome.

Kevin
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] rockiestar:
Thanks :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] yankeesfan714:
No problem.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Vieuxdats:
hourrar sea

thanks !
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] faiza2:
Thanks for information, I like your post.:D
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] juliomatos:
I get a bootloop right now, I'll try do reflash the stock font in cwm and see what happen, I really dont want to do a hard reset :'( I have too many things cant be lost, and my backup is too old.
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] juliomatos:
so.. I instaled the zip file with stock font, and still get a bootloop... anyone have an idea? -.-'

Im using a cm 10.1 for i9100, dont remind build.

:confused::confused::crying:

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oh my goodness, thank god I solve this, searching for zip file with stock font JB I just flash other in CMW and it work great.

:victory::victory::victory::highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 Active General] Playnjayn:
I wish I had seen this thread before I tried to use Font Installer to install a new font. I now have "Unfortunately Samsung keyboard has stopped" popping up every 5 seconds, and I can't access the keyboard to type anything else at all. I can only reboot using Recovery mode. I cleared the cache and did a full factory reset...still getting this error. The phone is rooted. I rooted following a very basic step by step procedure, so I don't have a lot of knowledge in this area, and would appreciate any help in getting access to the keyboard.