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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeanuKe:
I have a stock rooted Nexus 4 running Android 4.3 (JWR66V) and a custom recovery. Recently, the JWR66Y update showed up on my phone and I turned on OTA survival mode in SuperSU and proceeded to install the update. It booted into TWRP and proceeded to install up until a certain point but then it froze. I cancelled the installation and rebooted my device and I even got the "Updating Applications" indicator on the first boot. However, I checked the version and it was still on JWR66V and my device no longer shows an update available. I did the exact same thing with my Nexus 7 (2013) with the JWR66Q update and the same thing happened. Is there any way I can install an OTA update on a rooted device? Every time an update is available for one of my devices, I end up doing a full factory reset of my device to install an update. I have only been able to find things like Clean ROM and Shiny ROM and while I do appreciate the work these developers are doing for the community, I would prefer to be able to either download a fully stock and non-deodexed flashable zip for my device or find a way to install the OTA update without losing root. It would also be great if I could do so without a computer because I currently only have a Chromebook. Thank you very much.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathanation:
Are you sure it was the update to the Y version? What did the file size show as in the system update notification? There have been 2 very small (1.8mb) updates which don't change the build number, maybe that's what you installed.

I am also stock rooted and have received each system update as usual, remember they take time to roll out world wide.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeanuKe:
Now that you mention it, I'm actually not sure. However the update didn't complete either way. It froze on a step involving the boot.img (sorry I can't remember exactly what it was doing). I don't really need a fix for it anymore as I have already manually installed the updates using a friends computer but I only know how to do so by flashing the factory image and losing all of my data along the way. But just so I know for future updates, do you use OTA Survival mode or OTA Rootkeeper or anything like that or do you simply install the update as you would on a non-rooted device? Thanks for your reply.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xda6969:
The root isn't the problem. The custom recovery is. You need to be on stock recovery for the update.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeanuKe:
Can I fastboot flash the stock recovery after I've already flashed a custom recovery and still have root? And if the answer to that is "yes" will I still be rooted after the next OTA update?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renzoellul:
I am having the same problem. Both my nexus 4 and 7 recieved an update (1.8MB) but it seems that i cannot get the update to install. Both devices were rooted using the Nexus Root Tool kit.

When i got the update the devices booted in recovery mode with TWRP. Do not know what to do. I saw no update in the baseband or build number.

I am running stock android.

Please advise
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hpl912:
The settings option (to set on boot, language, theme, etc) that supposed to be on the top right corner (3 dots) in Trickster mod app is not appearing. I've contacted them and they mentioned that they did not modify or removed this option. so i think it comes with a problem with my device or the way i flashed or ???

What I have initially is PAC Stable 4.2.2 + franco stable kernel and everything was working fine. The most important thing for me is to be able to "Set on boot".

This is what I've done recently:

System/Dalvik/Cashe wipe

Flashed to PAC nightly 4.3 + franco nightly kernel = very unstable, decided to flash back what i had initially

System/Dalvik/Cashe wipe

Flashed to PAC Stable 4.2.2 + franco stable kernel = now the trickster mod settings option dissapeared.

Also tried multiple times wiping the system and flashing back to the stable rom and kernel i had before but still no luck.

i'm running out of ideas. :crying: :(
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] REDBUM:
Hi

Seems Cwm is not supported on my phone..no access to a computer to use Odin..is there a way to root/flash without computer for my model? Carrier is koodo.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] Brian_SGW_CM9:
Dude sorry this is s2 plus not s2x
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Orthok:
I've installed the latest cyanogen mod stable 4.1.2 but was unable to get 4g functionality to activate. Any tips, modems, or roms that you know of that will get this functionality to work?
[LG Optimus G Pro] KarimSalloum:
Hi,

Something seems to be draining my battery. I froze QuickRemote apps, it didnt improvement.

Any ideas? This way since i bought it
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
I turned of sync in the settings. And I described services with the built in task manager. Long press home button then tasks manager. Then hit the menu key. You will see a list of everything with services. I checked almost all of mine then hit OK.. It keeps those spots listed from running background services. Helped My battery life out..
[LG Optimus G Pro] ssgsunny:
I am also facing the battery drain issue and wifi stuck during browsing or downloading. Stand by time is also not good 7% drain in 7 hour. How can i find the issue is in battery or is hardware problem?
[LG Optimus G Pro] i n f a m o u s:
Charge your device up by to 100% and then fully discharge your battery to recalibrate the battery. I'd say try this two times.

Also, one thing weird about this device is, turning on WiFi drains the battery faster than using LTE.
[LG Optimus G Pro] jason504:
I get like 15hr of medium to heavy use with mine
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
Its probably because of the value pack update. Its modem causes constant wake locks. Going back to the original stock modem will fix that.
[LG Optimus G Pro] ssgsunny:
Flash the official stock rom fully discharged the battery and charge it to full. Play music use wifi half an hour and medium use. Attaching pics. Is it ok now or ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] letoubib:
hello there

i got an Qtek 1010 locked ..

that i wanted to flash using SD card ... i failed using XDAtools as a message poped up saying that the nbf file size is larger than required (32mb)

. i tried down grading using :

'pnewbootloader bootloader_v5_15.nb0'

but the following message appeared

"Unable to find flash info offset, cannot disable bootloader writeprotect"

wHAT SHOULD I DO .... PLEASE :roll:

any help would be appreciated

many thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LumpiStefan:
If you're trying to flash WM2003SE, than it's impossible to flash via SD....

If you're trying to flash any other ROM, than the ROM-File is corrupt......

downgrading bootloader does not change anything at the XDATools error message....

You can try flashing via SD card without downgrading bootloader. This is not required for all cases.

Stefan
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] letoubib:
i did it

thank you so much Stefan

... i succeded ....... you r GREAT for your outstanding website ...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GgnoreZz:
So after using this for a week now, i'm not really digging the ammount of HEAT that is generated on the back of the phone.. Anyway to fix this? :(
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cream$ickleHJ:
Ice,freezer,north pole

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VoiD_Dweller:
You can always try another kernel, like franco's .. if you underclock and undervolt it reduces heat and power consumption..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MamomaN:
Hello,

i have titanium backup files i made from my old Note2 and now i want to restore on my new S4

i don't want to root my new s4 anyway to keep it clean

is there any way to make titanium backup restore the apps without root ?

i need only the apps not the data .. just the apps

so , is there any other way to restore just the apps from the titanium backup folder ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] om22:
Extract the apk files from the titanium backup archives and put it on your sdcard so you can install them
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] banderberg:
I need to restore my backups to my non-rooted phone but I need the app data.. is this possible?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Not without root. I wouldn't recommend extracting the apks as your market links will be broken. No updates. You need root or start again
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bsam55:
If you still have Note II, there is an easy way to accomplish what you need.

Astro File Manager can back up all installed apps to a folder named "backups." Apps can be reinstalled in the normal way from this folder. Market link is not lost, no root required.

After some of my past experiences, I tend to back up things six ways from Sunday and this has been handy for me.

I hope this helps.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thednase:
Use Helium if you can..

On the same line, if you still have your note 2, use Helium (Koush's app, previously Carbon) instead..

It allows for backup/restore of data without root.

Now can you use data files backed up with Titanium to restore using Helium is unknown to me...

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Edit: Apologies, wrong reply, dint read that you want just the apps and not the data! Talked only about data.. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] downtownjeff:
My experiences.

I just got a G3 and the computer side for Helium wouldn't recognize my phone. Not sure if I wanna root.

OK. I just lied to you. I do wanna root it.

I'm gonna try the Astro method.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bukchoo:
I am stuck in the same situation....tried everything but there is no way around to to restore unless the phone is rooted :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alimba:
I tried the Astro method suggested here. Just a warning: only the apk is backed up; no app data. I was hoping it would do the app data since that is what I really care about.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
On a rooted device, ES File Explorer (any version) can back up both apps and data. I back up my apps and data with it all the time, or else I wouldn't have gone through the trouble of modifying pre-malware versions of that app to work with systemless root.

Without root however, backing up the data is impossible.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pvman:
What about restoring from an ES File Explorer backup? Can an ES File Explorer backup (apps and/or data) be restored on a non-rooted device?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krasCGQ:
Just install apk that backed up inside backups/apps. I use ES nowadays just to backup Titanium Backup apk so I don't have to re-download it everytime I clean flash my device.

For data of apps, you might need root.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
Apps can be restored, but not data. Even if you did have app data backed up it cannot be restored without root.

EDIT: Clarified message.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r_chandra:
Without root, you will not be able to restore data because the file/directory owner and SELinux security context need to be changed. This is the way Android works; with only a few exceptions, each app gets its own user ID (owner) as which the app runs. Generally speaking, one user ID (UID) cannot write the files/directories of another UID. Doing that would require that UID to set the mode bits (permissions) of a file or directory so that group (GID) or "other" is allowed, but Android apps generally don't do that to maintain the "one UID per app" sandbox. Similarly, if SELinux is used, additional access checks are made based on SELinux contexts (but I don't know that well, so I can't explain it, other than to say, if your file context is not right compared to the context of the process accessing it, it will be denied/won't work).

root on the other hand can override permission checks, and can assign the UID, GID, mode bits, and (usually) the SELinux security context of a file or directory. That is what TB does. If you have SuperSU Pro, you can see the chown/chmod/etc. that it does in its logs.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnstalvern:
I installed the latest CM 10.2 (cm-10.2-20130827-NIGHTLY-ovation.zip) as well as the newest GApps. Everything seems to work fine until I install a few apps. Unfortunately I can't say if any of the apps could be causing the behavior which is as follows:

I've had this issue a couple of times already and, after becoming frustrated mostly due to the Nook only deciding to boot from the SD every once in about 30 retries, usually resulting in a revert to stock by default, I gave up and reverted to stock. Of course the taste of CM that I got was too sweet to give up completely. So, today I tried again and had the same problem. Seemingly it will work fine until you reboot after installing quite a few apps. I made sure to restart the tablet several times after installing it and everything went as planned. Whenever the play store had finished installing my swathe of apps, I decided to restart and this is when I was met, yet again, with the rotating CM boot animation.

It's quite annoying really, considering how fast it seems when I'm using it. I haven't got CM installed on the tablet's own recovery partition (if it has one -- I've not read up on these things) but have been running it from the SD. I don't know if that makes a difference. I've formatted all the pertinent partitions before starting the ROM for the first time. I delete the data/cache twice all-in-all, once before and once after. Dalvik too.

Basically I'm flummoxed.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] realeze:
Does it boot up after you clear cache?

I no longer saw this issue after unchecking wallpaper quick render under homescreen settings.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnstalvern:
I can't clear cache because I keep the recovery on the SD and it decides it doesn't want to boot from it nine times out of ten, even after following the newer instructions for formatting the SD. After a few failed reboots it just reverts to stock. If I flash CMW recovery to the Nook's recovery partition, will I still be able to revert to stock that way? As annoying as it is, it's nice to have that ability.

I'll try a new install today and avoid checking the wallpaper hack because that appears to cause a problem. I had flashed it yesterday and used it for quite a while, installed all my apps and restarted it many times without issue. After checking that I think I restarted and met the endless logo. Will report back later today.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnstalvern:
I can confirm that when I leave the quick wallpaper render option unchecked, it does not lead to a catastrophic failure. Strange that I need to reformat the SD each time or it doesn't reliably boot from it. Either way, I've been using this install for a few days now without any unexpected issues.

Thanks for the advice.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] RavenY2K3:
Touted on the listing, as well as on the packaging, as an "Explosion-Proof Tempered Glass Protector" .... explosion proof... really? :p

Anyway, I thought I'd get one of these protectors for my Note 8.0, as I have and still use a similar product on my Note II and from many hours searching, the only place I could find one for the 8.0, was on Alibaba, never bought from there before and was slightly dubious at first, but thought I'd try it out.

I was quoted 30 days delivery, but came in 10 so, nice surprise.

The packaging is fairly decent, and it too came came well packaged, put it this way, I'd have been extremely surprised if it were to have broken in transit.

Inside you get some kind of alcohol wipe, a microfiber cloth and the protector of course. I also got these 2 "Raised stickers" I have yet to discover what purpose these serve, I at first thought they were to be placed next to the rear camera, to stop the lens touching a surface when placed on it's back, but it's not quite thick enough for that. So for the time being, they're going to be stored quite safely......... in the bin lol.

Unlike the usual flimsy protectors, this has cutouts for the ear piece, home button but NOT for the camera, The fact it doesn't have one for the camera, doesn't concern me however, as it doesn't appear to give any adverse affects when the front camera is in use.

Fitted and is simply excellent, feels like your using a naked tablet. No slight scoring when using the S-Pen (as I suffered with cheap eBay flimsy protectors) and generally feels like there's a lot more longevity to be had out of it.

Pros: Real easy to apply, in fact it was far easier applying this than a normal one.

Great feel, feels like your using a naked device.

Crystal clear, you don't know anything is there when looking at the screen.

Downsides (Or things to consider rather): The thickness of the "glass" (I'll get on to that "Glass" in a mo) means that the home button feels more recessed than raised once in place, but this is the case for most hard screen protectors.

Now the glass, or rather the material it's made of, I can't work out if it is actual glass, or plastic perspex? Are they calling it glass for simplicity, I'm just not sure, not that I'm bothered in the slightest, it does what I wanted it to do. But I'm sure they'll be some nitpickers out there wanting proof that some bloke made this by melting sand in a Furness lol.

Update:

Link to the protector.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] dsp0704:
Really nice.. I used zagg screen protector for Note I and Note 10.1.. never again. I've been using my Note 8 with no screen protector but this one I might try. How much is it? Could you post a link?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] skeeterpro:
I use the XGearlive tempered glass protector on my SGSIII and love it. They provide a small stick-on plastic raiser for the Home Button. These guys haven't figured that out yet one supposes.

Might have to look into this. Got a link?

Found this one. The one you used?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] RavenY2K3:
Just had that light bulb moment haha, I forgot to say at, first I was slightly concerned about buying through Alibaba, I made an account, i went through the checkout, then I left it and went searching elsewhere.

The seller must get notified if someone goes through the checkout but doesn't complete, because they sent me a message asking if something was wrong, I said the price was too much, a bit of haggling back and forth, and I got it about 23% cheaper.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] ekolb123:
Put the stickers on the home button so it does not feel recessed. They aint for the camera lol.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] RavenY2K3:
Had that light bulb moment when the previous person enlightened me as to what is for. Never seen it before and no reference to it was made in the instructions.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] Oh_wow:
ISmooth also has a great screen protector--probably not a strong as this but between my note 2 and note 8 these have really helped. Amazon has them and they are really easy to apply.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] jmwils3:
can you please post the link to the item? It sounds nice, but I cant find it anywhere at all for the life of me
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] Oh_wow:
here

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 - NEW 2013 Ultra Premium HD Version Ismooth
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] mingkee:
I am also using iSmooth on my note 8 and it works fine so far.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] jmwils3:
I was referring to the item in the OP, not the ismooth, as that's just a plastic film cover from what I can tell in the listing.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] RavenY2K3:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fre...-0-N5100/1070490851.html&af=cj_5145409&vd=30
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] dwibbles33:
I think those stickers were your raised home buttons. I like how they copied Spigen's Glass.t installation instructions in the description.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] RavenY2K3:
The Glas.t is mentioned in the actual paper copy that comes with it too haha.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] skeeterpro:
Pulled the trigger and bought one. Anxious to see if it's as good as the XGearLive I have on my SGS3.

Counting the days for the proverbial "Slow Boat From China" now....lol!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] RavenY2K3:
Did you haggle with the price before paying?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] skeeterpro:
Actually, no. I followed the same steps as you described when you ordered and didn't get anyone inquiring if there was an issue. So I just went ahead and ordered. Got confirmation of shipping yesterday. The countdown is on.....
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] RavenY2K3:
Ahh man, perhaps you needed to leave it a bit longer, because when I added it there was a day or so that I left it after adding it to my basket and getting to the part where you pay, they sent me an email asking if there was a problem etc, etc...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] MasK:
I'm particularly interested in it's oleophobic qualities. Can you tell us if it really resists fingerprints like a naked screen?

All my phones are naked coz thats the best anti-fingerprint surface ya gonna get. However for the Note8, I had to get a screen protector because of the constant scribbling on it :)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] lanwarrior:
I am interested with this also. The "naked" screen actually HAVE the BEST anti-fingerprint surface. I have the Note 1, S4 Active and now Note 8.0 and the screen resist fingerprint far better than any of the CLEAR screen protector / tempered glass out there.

However, since I use the stylus, I am afraid I will scratch the screen, so I am looking for a screen protector / tempered glass that:

1). Does not affect the responsiveness of the stylus

2). Resist fingerprint like the original screen
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] skeeterpro:
I can tell you my experiences with the XGearLive tempered glass on my SGS3 has been nothing but flawless. A breeze to install, extremely responsive and absolutely no distortion. Fingerprints are minimal and those that do appear vanish with one swipe of a soft cloth (cotton shirt or even tissue). I think it's not unreasonable to expect this one for the GN8 should be on par. The tech is similar enough to believe so.

At this point I doubt I will ever employ anything but protectors such as these. Most assuredly wet apply protectors such as Zagg are obsolete. IMHO of course! :)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] lanwarrior:
Ah, no Note 8 version for the XGearLive... :(
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] RavenY2K3:
I pretty much echo this view, although I personally cannot comment on the finger print repelling capabilities of the naked screen vs tempered glass, as I never ever, use a device with out one, as soon as it's out of the box, I install a protector before I turn it on.

But what I can say is, it's a dam sight better than the plastic/silicon variants in regards to repelling finger prints.

As mentioned by skeeter, it's a case of a quick wipe with ya t-shirt and you're all clear again.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] skeeterpro:
I know. I reached out to them the same day I bought my GN8. Disappointed indeed but glad to see some "tempered glass love" is available nevertheless elsewhere.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] pixel7474:
Thoughts on more Belkin True Clear InvisiGlass?

Saw that Belkin has just released a glass screen protector. Wonder if this product line will expand to droid phones?!

http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8W355
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories] skeeterpro:
I can imagine this form of screen protection could well be the next generation of protection.

I noticed they make no mention of any comparison studies to Mohs Scale of Hardness that others have. Sounds sketchy to me. Odd as Belkin is a pretty reputable label.

But then Apple customers will buy most anything? ;)