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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Satorious:
Hello everyone.

Guys, I am interested in turn the stock rom of my phone in a ready-to-install rom. I mean, roms usually are .zip files with scripts that writes the customized files to the system file, overwriting the old files. I want to know how to take the stock rom of my phone and turn it in a intallable .zip file, like a customized rom.

After a normal installing the phone would be like the phone with the original rom, without changes. Do you know what I mean?

I am interested in this for make changes and costumizations in the stock rom for then reinstall it. Normally, rom porting is made by taking a compatible rom (like CM) and taking the wished to port rom and changing directories like /system, /data, etc... Am I right? Well, if a would take the original rom of my phone and would turn it in a installable .zip, I could make ports, right?

Well, this is my doubt, how can I do this?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Satorious:
Up.

What's wrong? No one cares about?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mjuksel:
Noob reporting here !

You can start by installing ADB (from android sdk).

When you have ADB correctly installed , you can "rip" your phone's complete /system partition by using the "adb pull /system system/" command.

This will rip /system to a subfolder called "system" (example c:/adb/adb.exe -> c:/adb/system)

I haven't come further myself, as i`m also in the learning (reading) phase.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjz2cool:
you can use dsixda's kitchen for that, just use a firmware file for your phone, and extract that using the kitchen, after that you can use it to make a zip file
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akks_167:
Hi I'm using stock jb rom with philz kernel on my n7000. I also have rom toolbox installed.

What I have noticed is that I'm able to uninstall apps via rom toolbox but not via application manager. Is this so for rooted phones or do I have to change any settings.

I also have superuser with busybox

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
You cannot uninstall system apps using builtin app manager.. but after granting SU access to RTP or TBP, you can ...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akks_167:
Thanks ...just pretty new to all this rooting stuff..finding my way around :thumbup::beer:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdeathcorex:
Hi guys, I wonder if anyone could help me with this problem.

The phone I'm using right now is Samsung Galaxy SII (GT-I9100G). Android 4.2.2. Using Avatar ROM 2.14b.

Ever since I rooted and did a custom ROM to my phone, the GPS seems not working well. For example, when I use Sygic Navigator, under Hardware settings where you can see the GPS satellites, it doesn't show any. And there is no GPS signal at all. Weird. Is it because the issues of the ROM I'm using? Because I've changed from using ParanoidAndroid 2 to Avatar ROM just because I wanna see if there is any fix on the GPS issue. Sadly, no.

One more problem I had is the calibration issue. I started noticing this problem when I'm playing Doodle Jump. When I started the game, it doesn't jumping straight up, instead it jumped to the left, always to the left. I don't know if both problems are related to each other.

So, anyone got any idea how to fix these problems?

EDIT: The term I should be using for the 'calibration' is the gyroscope. It seems like Avatar ROM has removed this option the settings.

EDIT 2: GPS Status app always showing Looking for GPS location... even after I reset and redownload the A-GPS Xtra Data.

:(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewwright:
Theres a gps fix on rootbox thread somewhere. Im sure it can be used on all 4.2.2 roms. Have a look there mate.

Also gps fix on playsore may solve it. Have a look test them and report bk to what works to help others. :thumbup:

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alliance+siyah
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdeathcorex:
Okay I *finally* got it worked. I just have to reset the factory settings.

So, for those who have the same problem, I'd suggest you to sync all the data, backup your apps and do some recheck on your files if something have missed out. Then only you can do the factory reset, this will rest everything in your phone including your installed apps. It will reverted back to the default settings.

You can also do the factory reset in the recovery mode.

After reset, you can download GPS Status app to test your GPS locking.

I can now :)
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] DandySPb:
Hi all,

When I try to install an icq client, everything is fine, it works Ok. But then it freezez after a while when I press the power button. The contact list is not updated, my status is seen as offline though I am online, no messages can be sent or received. Any ideas? I know it should work. Can it be because of the cellular network operator? What ICQ clients do you use?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robhaans:
I was flashing a new kernel and then after reboot the phone got stuck at the LG logo. I couldn't and still can't get into recovery-mode. I tried this this and that. But nothing worked.

I can get into emergencymode though, so i tried this page, i have flashed a couple of firmware kdz-files in emergencymode. Some got errors, but the only that changed after that i got to "moving" LG logo (after i hard resetted the phone again after flashing). And when i plug the phone in my laptop i get a battery-icon. Nothing more...

I am at a loss! Can someone help me?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robhaans:
eeuh after like 15 times i got into CWM! Now restoring a backup, fingers crossed...
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DevastatingTech:
:laugh::laugh:

Don't panic everytime.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robhaans:
update: i got into CWM and then i tried to restore data. I got one error that restoring cache didnt work. Now the phone is in a bootloop...:silly: after the lg-logo and after the cyanogenmod logo i get into android, but when the message comes "android is being upgraded" and "starting apps" (dont know if this is exactly the same in english, but in dutch it says "Android wordt bijgewerkt" and "Apps starten"), the phone restarts itself and the process starts all over again...

Strange thing is now, i cant get in CWM again! Its really bugging me.....
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DevastatingTech:
Can you enter emergency mode?

If yes, use lg official b2capp program and flash again everything by your IMEI.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robhaans:
yes, i can get into emergencymode. But the B2Capp program freezes after it tries to find an update... Now trying LG PCsuite...

[edit] LG PC Suite cant find the phone. Now back to kdz-files...
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robhaans:
ok, im at a dead end:

- i can get in emergencymode, not in recovery;

- i can install kdz-files from laptop with the phone in emergency-mode, but only the official kdz-files are installed without errors. All other options for installing firmware from a pc fail, i cant get it installed (b2capps) or i can but the program doesn't recognize the form (lg pc suite). Flashing new CWM from laptop failed also.

- even with kdz-files installer android doesn't go past second boot screen (the live one). I got past it once, but i cant repeat the process. i got to CWM then, but when i tried to restore a backup it got in a bootloop. After that all attempts getting past bootscreen have failed.

I got my old phone back, but if somebody has a idea how to revive the LG i'll appreciate it! Right now i'm considering it bricked.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prohackerbro:
Try To reflash it with LG Software update tool (not PC suite) in emergency mode (voldown and plug in USB) if this won't work i can't help you :(
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] warea:
Im having this problem on my GT 8.9 for past two weeks that the wifi gets disconnected when screen shutsdown. How do i change this ?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] bierma32:
i think the answere you can find at the wifi settings, wifi always on when charging and so one.

I have also these issue and i fond by the settings.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] warea:
From where did you access the wifi options ?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] bierma32:
What kind of version you are used, ICS ore CM 10.1 / 10.2 .

I am using CM 10.2 from COM but I think it is also by ICS the thame.

Go to WiFi setting, open the bar , advanced and then you the second point " Keep wifi on during sleeping "
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] warea:
Thanks dear. Im using ICS and i now found the wifi settings on the top bar right pull-down menu. And i do the see that option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] soldierboy11c:
Noob here. I've searched for this answer and can not find it anywhere! Is there a way to remove/disable the "delete" confirmation in the stock messaging app? Any insight is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Tuningszocske:
Updated XposedInstaller 3/sept

As you all want to save your photos/videos to your external card (like I wanted), I give you my solution for this problem.

The solution is based on these two threads:

- Pictures2SD: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2408880

- XposedFramework: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

Thanks to davisNT and rovo89

After some research here is my short method to make your Google Edition saving photos/videos to external card:

1. I attached two files, you have to download them to your phone

2. Install de.robv.android.xposed.installer_v18_e88d8b.apk

3. Launch the Xposed Installer, give it root, and click on "Install/Update"

4. Reboot your phone

5. Install Pictures2SD_102.apk

6. Launch Xposed Installer, go to the modules page and select the checkbox for Picture2SD

7. Reboot and it's done

I hope I don't forget anything, and I'm sure you can do it yourself if I missed something. :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] wilbarger:
I get the following when trying to open "Modules" cannot read/data/xposed/modules.whitelist

Get the same error when installing Pictures2SD
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Tuningszocske:
Did you installed Xposed properly inside the installer? (the big button at the center with long text...)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] wilbarger:
Not sure why, but my phone will not boot after the install. I installed per directions and did use the large button. I rebooted and it is now not getting past the Google screen. I will wipe phone and try again. Anybody else tried this out yet?

I am sure I did something wrong, not sure what it is.

Wait a minute, it finally rebooted after 5 tries. I will see what happens now.

Nope, still has same error and will not load P2SD
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] muoino:
Thanks for sharing. However this is not your work, so I think in your OP you should give credit to the people that created Pictures2SD and Xposed Framework.

- Pictures2SD: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2408880

- XposedFramework: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Tuningszocske:
I didn't say it is my work. I created this thread with my own words without copying anything, because a lot of people wrote in Galaxy S4 sections that Google Edition ROMs haven't got this function and cannot be solved. I also needed this, and made a research, and it was not fast. And because those threads you mentioned are far from the Galaxy S4 sections, and not completely understandable seperately for almost everybody, I finalized and simplified here as the real solution. Cheers!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Tuningszocske:
Did you select the checkbox of the P2SD on the module page?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Your still going to have to credit the work your posting that someone else created and developed. Please update your OP.

You need to credit davisNT and rovo89 they Developed the work your linking.

We appreciate your efforts in finding a way to get pics to SD.

Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] wilbarger:
I still get the error when selecting the module page. I did a total reinstall and get the same error.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Tuningszocske:
Which ROM you use?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] MJHawaii:
Thank you for updating OP!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] wilbarger:
CM10.2 latest nightly.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Tuningszocske:
Uninstall the XposeInstaller I attached first. Try the updated installer (de.robv.android.xposed.installer_v18_e88d8b.apk) from the first post!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] wilbarger:
I just edited the system folder to add media r/w permissions and it works that way. Thanks for taking the time to work on this. It is easier than editing the system folder (and probably safer), but I have done the edit and will just use it that way.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] WhiteSRT69:
everything went smooth

open up camera app and its asking me to install an SD card into phone before using camera.... i have a 64Gb card...

formatted SD card as well.. still no change
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] thepktrckt:
Anyone solved this challenge for CM10.2?

Would love to use CM10.2 for a while but the lack of pic to SD makes that a bigger pain than it should be.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] wilbarger:
Send me a PM and I will give you a link. Don't want to hijack this thread. The OP has worked hard on this and I respect what he has done.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Tuningszocske:
Try to reformat the card...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] WhiteSRT69:
already did that as stayed in my original post. no go
[Galaxy S 4 i9505G Android Development] Tuningszocske:
Try format ext4 with computer, if doesn't work, try to format with the phone!
[Galaxy S 4 General] devilpera64:
Many of you know that the sore point of this phone is the quality of signal reception. Informing about the mode of action of the baseband, and reading the feedback from users about their various tests, always read from their words unsatisfied a search of a radio version that could improve the reception of the terminal (and thus battery life).

Since I live in a poor signal area on the Vodafone network IT (and no LTE coverage), I thought that perhaps the solution could meet elsewhere. After PimpMyRom installation , under "Device Hidden Menu > Access Hidden Menu > Telephone informations" there is a menù was set to a profile "LTE / GSM auto (PRL)".

By clicking on the drop-down menu, I selected GSM Auto (PRL), then rebooted, and i have greatly improved connectivity to the network.

Below there is a legend about the most important items. Take the test and reported your opinions.

I recommend GSM Auto (PRL) for best battery consumption allowing the automatic signal 2G/3G, preferring to 2G when the 3G signal is weak.

- WCDMA preferred - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 3G is favored more.

- GSM only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.

- WCDMA only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.

- GSM auto (PRL) - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more. This one is a bit confusing to me since PRL is associated mostly with CDMA technology and not GSM technology.

- CDMA auto (PRL) - The CDMA phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more.

- CDMA only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.

- EvDo only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.

- GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) - Some phones are equipped with both GSM and CDMA capabilities.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Zakoket2012:
Thanks for the information
[Galaxy S 4 General] 0zura:
Don't quote OP please

0zura
[Galaxy S 4 General] Seyaru:
thanks but i set GSM Auto (PRL) and after reboot again change to WCDMA preferred
[Galaxy S 4 General] mrgold2505:
the same problem with me .
[Galaxy S 4 General] devilpera64:
What ROM are you using? i'm on GE 4.3 slim and this setting stay on GSM Auto (PRL) without switch.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Seyaru:
I use Wanam 2.0 for I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] n6n43hix:
Hi, i`m on SlimRom 4.3 Beta 4

Everytime i try to change my Phone Profile to GSM Auto or something else in the List it crashes and says:

The Process: com.android.phone was quitted.

Any Suggestions what to do?

The LTE is draining my Battery like Hell!
[Galaxy S 4 General] devilpera64:
It's strange because is a System related setting that can be changed without problems...maybe in your case this parameter is linked to something other. In my case all went ok only selecting other profile (i discovered that if you select "2G only" into telephone settings, this string change to GSM Only). So my suspicious is related to a linkage to some other driver that won't make you possible to change it.

We have to investigate. However my battery drain seems lowered combined with "Wifi tx power" + "iwconfig" file used for reduce Wifi signal power to 11dB. Other small things and Jelly pure ROM 4.3 will be perfect for daily drainage use :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ctopaloglu:
Hi,

I deleted GoogleFeedback.apk (Market Feedback Agent) from my Nexus 7 (2013). Now I can't upgrade (JSS15V-->JSS15Q) my Nexus with OTA.

It gave me an error every time. "apply_patch_check("/system/app/GoogleFeedback.apk"

Where can I find the original apk? Which one is for Nexus 7 2013 JSS15Q?

Looks like Google removed this file from Play store.

market-feedback-agent.android.informer.com/4.0.4-430453/
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] rsfinsrq:
Here is the apk and odex from JSS15Q;

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17300857/GoogleFeedback.apk

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17300857/GoogleFeedback.odex

And in case you need the deodex (Just rename GoogleFeedback.apk);

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17300857/GoogleFeedback.deodex.apk
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ctopaloglu:
I use this guide. But I still get the same error. "App not installed"

I don't know what to do wit deodex file. I read this guide but I still don't know what to do with it.

I have rooted Nexus 7 2013 JSS15V. Recovery is TWRP v2.6.0.0.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] rsfinsrq:
Only use deodex if you have flashed a ROM (Stock or custom) that is deodexed. Pure stock ROM comes odexed. If you have not flashed any ROMs then copy the two odexed files into system/apps and set permissions to rw-r-r then reboot.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ctopaloglu:
It worked! Thank you.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chack152:
my question is simple how to know if my bootloader is locked or not ? i need it to be unlocked so i can root it using this :http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1957273&highlight=root+samsung+galaxy+s3&page=55

i have another question is cwm recovery working for 4.1.2 jb devices and where to get it? if not what's the alternative?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Stop.

Don't do anything else to your phone before you go and read ALL the stickies in the general forum.

You need to understand the basics and backup your efs folder before you destroy your phone.

Please don't start new threads for questions that have been answered a hundred times before and are all in the faq.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chack152:
lol i knew i shouldnt have posted this !!! now i look like a noob :( its not the first time i root a phone and install custom rom

i always did it successfully by the way i know another custom recovery twrp but i was wondering if their is another one cuz i sincerely didnt like twrp
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Please make sure as well that you have an I9300 not some other model .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chack152:
of course im not stupid the international version gt-i9300 i pay attention to details :good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Philz recovery, that to is in the stickies. Take a hint.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
I read the OP thats why i am asking to make sure .
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashraf sharif:
btw I9300 bootloader is not locked but do read the stickies as it is a different device than all american and several other sgs3 variants
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chack152:
okok no need to kill me i learned my lesson READ the stickies before posting stupid question!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chack152:
i scoured this place but i cant find a way to know the bootloader status i found out that xoom is locked and some xperia devices and that i can determine the bootloader status by the time it take on the boot screen but this doesnt sound very accurate is there a code to put it in the dial pad ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Bootloader is irrelevant, it's a separate operating system that plays no part in recovery or rom.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chack152:
if the bootloader is locked the chance of bricking my phone is bigger so i need to know first before jumping into the customizing process isnt that right?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
You're trying to find something that doesn't exist, confusing completely different handsets with Samsung's open approach.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chack152:
ok i got it but generally talking not in samsung devices
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chack152:
forget about it when i get a non samsung device i will search for it's bootloader status thanks for your time and dedication and im sorry if i made u angry of annoyed u :cowboy:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
No problem, you didn't annoy me -you didn't brick your phone.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chack152:
NOT Yet :p did i appear to u as a noob?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I wrote it in the stickies.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashraf sharif:
actually the verizon sgs3 does have a locked bootloader. so it is not always the manufacturer that makes the decisions. in the us the carriers have much more input especially in regards to updates. att just recently began updates to 4.12.

have a look at this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756338 they are all samsung galaxy s 3 but none are identical . some are exynos , some are snapdragon. ram , video boards, radios all different variants. that is why it is important to know your device
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b-eock:
All the US versions are the same hardware... Besides Radio related stuff...
[Android General] mayankrahul1991:
After spending nearly six months on xda forum, wading through different forums and threads in search for roms, apps ,games and tips&tricks i came to notice that there is a lot of redundant work going on into creating new roms. There are literally thousands of roms available in xda forum, most of which are just a clone of popular roms (cyanogen,aokp,pac-man,pa) and nothing else. Every rom claims to be smoother that the other and provide better stability and battery life but in the end its nothing but the same with a different name and wallpaper.

The same can be said about kernels each offering a different set of features but based on the same parent kernel.

I was wondering ,wouldn't it be great if the hardworking developers combine their effort into creating a rom which has all the features and functionality we see in these clone roms and provide the highest degree of stability ,smoothness and battery life.

afterall all these roms are based on android and hence there is no philosophical difference between them .
[HTC Sensation XL] librend:
when recovery is selected, there is 7 vibrates and phone stays white screen with green HTC logo in middle PLS help ASAP.