yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] Slofsky:
Ah thanks, but unfortunately that program doesn't support Hotmail :(. I wish Outlook would just have this feature, it would make things a whole lot easier.
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] SuperBoy78:
Hi guys, a couple of months ago I've rooted my new S2+ and after Alex posted the new 4.2.2 I've flashed my device with RDS_GT-I9105P-XEO-I9105PXXAMC2 (topic here GT-I9105/I9105P Stock Prerooted Firmware Without loss of warranty(4.2.2) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2334103).

So far it is working perfect! This week I've received a notification, that there is a new update available OTA for my device, so I've decided to download and install it. I've downloaded it, the phone restarts and starts to install the "new update", but at 25% shows an error (the Android guy wearing the red triangle etc. and reboots automatically).

After the restart the OS boots normally and is working OK as previous.

My question is: Since my phone has a prerooted stock FW (4.2.2) and is rooted at the same time running CWM, why I can't install the latest updates OTA?

If CW is causing this, why am I able to get the OTA update notification?

Thanks for the replies.
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] safariking:
that is because it is a modded firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] SuperBoy78:
I understand that the FW is modded, as the previous one (4.1.2), which I've downloaded from here and installed on my G2+. But with 4.1.2 at that time I wasn't able to check for any updates for my OS. Every time I've checked manually for updates, the OS gave me error message, that this is not possible. And now with 4.2.2 I am not only able to check if my FW is the latest, but also to download and install 1/4 of the updates. I am trying to find the algorithm here.
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] safariking:
I will say it again

It is not possible to check for updates because the Firmware is modded and not original anymore that's why!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] SuperBoy78:
Hi "safariking",

In the current situation we have two identically modded FWs, but a different outcome.

It's very nice of you to take the time to answer my question so fully That's why I'd like to thank you for the effort. Herewith I am closing the topic.

Cheers.
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] safariking:
No probs guy i will repeat myself 100 times no problem

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9105P
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] nickchk:
chill down everyone ;) safari bro,this guy trying to say he got updated with mod fw,just when reach certain percent,the downloaded file seems corrupted. Now i understand mod fw can't even received the ota file,but how this process is allowed, :confused: and what happened with the ota file he downloaded?

either way,it's pointless,1st the phone fail to update completely(stuck at 25%), 2nd i don't think this problem can be solved.

cheers everyone~ :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] SuperBoy78:
Hi Nick,

Thanks for your reply. You are reading my mind. :D The issue is really interesting & I think it is worth discussing this.

Safari is right, when he says that FW upgrade OTA for customized ROM is not possible. This is of course true and no one has ever doubted it. This is why when I had the 4.1.2 installed on my G2+ no update was even possible. Droid detects immediately, that the OS has been modified and that you are not running stock ROM.

Okay, so far so good.

Now I have pre-rooted 4.2.2 installed on my phone. When I hit the "Check for update button" it detects that my OS is genuine (although it is not), downloads the whole update package (see screenshot), restarts the phone (part of the update process) and starts installing the update. When the installation reaches 25%, an error message appears saying, that an error has occurred. The phone restarts and loads the "old" OS.

I have tested this a several times and it always hangs on 25%.

The question is NOT why I CAN'T install OTA updates on modified ROM. The question is why I CAN download and install OTA updates on modified ROM.

My suggestion is that:

ROM 1 (4.1.2) had a modified kernel. That's why the OTA updates were not possible.

ROM 2 (4.2.2) is pre-rooted. And I assume it is just stock FW (kernel not modified) with few modifications in the user permissions. This would explain the OTA update and why it reaches download mode and hangs on 25% of the installation.

I hope this brings more clarification to the situation and this would be useful to all members of the forum.

Cheers!:highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] corduroy84:
I have randomly come across and read posts and topics on this in the other devices' forum.

If I remember correctly, it is the custom recovery, i.e Cwm or twrp that blocks or interrupts the OTA process. 2 reasons why: you'll lose root access if the update went through. Secondly, if a user freezes or uninstalls stock apps like S Voice, Chat On etc, there will be trouble.

There are some ways of allowing an OTA to get pass a custom recovery. I think TWRP has this feature. Again, I stand corrected here lol.

Heard of OTA Root Keeper but no idea how it works
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] optionzzz:
My device had an issue that volume down is not working and it seems that it has been stucked causing a problem that every time rebooting device it goes into safe mode , and can't disable it ..seems to me like hardware problem with volume down button , is there any software method to disable the safe mode and avoid this issue ..my device is i9505
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StuMcBill:
Been running cyanogenmod 10.2 on my N4 for a couple of weeks now, and yesterday I tried to take a photosphere, and found the option wasn't there?

Any ideas how I can get it back? Maybe a different gapps?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 22sl22:
Flash Photoshere from Banks Gapps addon or flash the one from Slimrom:

Banks: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2012857

Slimrom: http://slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewdownload/383-addons/5571-photosphere-4-3-build-1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IC3CR34M:
Not much, just conflict between the two phones regarding servers, no difference in computer view while syncing with pc suite or corresponding software.

It probably happens when either one is fake, or the backup of one phone is flashed in the other.

Happy to help:)
[HTC Droid DNA] fr4nk1yn:
I spent a day fixing a soft brick to my DNA. I haven't tracked down exactly what happened to it but it would continually soft brick trying to flash a custom ROM.

I found this method worked for me, it's easy, should work on any computer that has the proper drivers and fastboot working including Linux and MacOSX.

I've done this with the eng HBOOT and a custom splash screen. It seems to do no checks as the RUU utility does making it super simple.

Try it out report back if it did or didn't work so we can refine the steps if necessary.

This isn't to return to stock, it's to fix a phone that needs to be RUU'd. Let's start.:

If you're already unlocked and S-Off and haven't done it yet, SuperCID now so you can get back to it.

Boot into fastboot, open a terminal type fastboot oem writecid 22222222 then sign up at htcdev.com and go through the steps to submit and get an unlock token.

Download this file and check the MD5: rom.zip: http://www.adrive.com/public/8kYyds/rom.zip MD5: f5a0745a3dee9ac02e261dd42ac67291

Copy the rom.zip to wherever you have your adb/fastboot files. (use this link if needs to be installed: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42407269).

The phone should still be in fastboot type into a terminal fastboot oem rebootRUU, then fastboot flash zip rom.zip

When done your DNA should be back to factory.

At this point you might want to flash the 2.06 OTA firmware, (a link can be found in the Monnshine OP), to re-update the radios and Hboot. Same proceedure as flashing "rom.zip"

Unlock with the HTCDEV code from earlier:

Put the phone into fastboot again,

place the Unlock_code.bin from the HTC email with the adb/fastboot files,

type in terminal fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin, accept the warnings, it will wipe the internal storage!,

boot into fastboot one more time and flash whichever recovery you like.

DONE. If everything goes at it should have the phone has been RUU'd and unlocked again Plus you now have a permanent unlock method.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] ckavvouras:
I was browsing a video on you tube about the new note 10.1 2014 and it looks like autodesk has updated sketchbook pro for the note. anyone else have any insight on this update and what it brings ?

starts at 2:14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu-LpA2Q1dU
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] cmunho:
That must be the new beta because it definitely hasn't been released yet.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] ckavvouras:
Looks pretty sexy, hopefully it supports more layers and a higher resolution :)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] kkretch:
I could be wrong......... but I don't think it is the Pro version but maybe a special edition of Sketchbook for Galaxy, the startup screen for the app says "Sketchbook for Galaxy".

I actual own the pro version of Sketchbook that I purchased from the Samsung store and it actually display "Autodesk Sketchbook Pro for Galaxy Note" when the app starts up.

It does look like the Sketchbook app is replacing Photoshop so it very well could be the Pro version but don't you think that Samsung would be putting the Pro name on the start up screen if it in fact was the Pro version of Sketchbook that they are including in the packge.

We will all know soon enough as it's release is getting closer.

.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] ckavvouras:
I have the note version of sketchbook and it looks nothing like this that's why I ask
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] cmunho:
I'm pretty sure this is a beta version. The way it looks is the new UI direction of the app. It takes its cues from the desktop version. I read that they are trying to make the look and feel more cohesive across platforms.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] madsquabbles:
they've pulled this app from the note 3 already. it's just a samsung OEM version. the menus are consolidated and pen mode is enabled by default. underneath it seems to be the same old pro version reskinned. i've got both on my note 8 right now.

it's posted here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2444504

just be aware that this should be considered warez unless you're running this on a samsung device licensed to run it. it hasn't been flagged, but i wouldn't be surprised if it is.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] kkretch:
The Note 10.1 2014 version does have Pro on the start screen and it is called Sketchbook for Galaxy version 2.8.0 - installed application size is 14.39mb

The Paid Pro version from the Samsung store is called Autodesk Sketchbook version 2.6.1 - installed application size is 16.38mb

Very Interesting.............

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[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] kkretch:
SketchBook Pro on Google Play

Did anyone notice that Google Play updated SketchBook Pro yesterday to version 2.8.1. Looks like Version 2.8.0 on Note 10.1 2014.

Hey guess what........ Samsung has not updated the version on there site yet ...... Big surprise there ......... Wonder how long it will take them to update the paid version for the G-Note 2013 on there site that I purchased????

Google play photo.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) General] madsquabbles:
we'll it took them a while to update pstouch on the gn10.1. we didn't get the resolution update maybe a month or more after it hit playstore.
[HTC Desire C] dhakalanil81@gmail.com:
Hey I found this app and

I think i ts really cool.

Try it ...:good:

Swapps

Description

Swapps! side launcher is always there, when you play, read or listen, you can always swipe and switch to another app.

Swapps! as a Side Launcher:

✓ Full app drawer just like in your home app

✓ Recently Used apps

✓ Starred section with - Widgets, Shortcuts & Applications

Swapps!

★ "a Unity inspired “pseudo side launcher” for your Android device." (Xda-Developers)

★ "a New Way Of Launching Android Apps." (makeuseof.com)

★ "great time saver. Must try application" (RedmondPie)

Swapps! Features:

✓ Scroll & Launch animations that makes this side launcher so attractive.

✓ Notification icon can be disabled or made transparent in the settings screen.

✓ Alphabetical fast scroll

✓ Swapps! is accessible anytime, regardless of which application is currently running, using a simple swipe!

✓ Fully customizable swipe-area (Side, Width, Height)

✓ 'App Info' by long press an application

✓ Small RAM fingerprint

✓ Doesn't affect battery life!!!

Swapps! Unlocked:

Unlocking Swapps! (In-app) gives you all the strength and features of Swapps! without any limitations, and gives you the way to customize and function as you wish. Unlocked version offers full list of new features

✓ Remove app names (Only icon launcher)

✓ Add widgets to the 'Starred' section*

✓ App Blacklist (Hide apps)

✓ Define pad width

✓ Choose pad color

✓ Choose text color

✓ Change opacity

✓ More than 15 starred

✓ More sliding animations to choose from

✓ No Ads

How to use Swapps:

- Swipe your finger from the edge of the screen to the middle of the screen

- Choose an app that you'd like to launch

It's as simple as that.

TRANSLATIONS:

Swapps is translated to:

Turkish, Brazilian pt, German, French, Dutch, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Slovak, Spanish, Catalan, Vietnamese, Swedish, Russian, Romanian, Italian, Bulgarian, Polish, Slovenian, Indonesian, Hebrew, Korean, Hungarian, Sinhala.

We want to make Swapps! localized to your language, if your language doesn't appear above or you have some fixes to it, go to our Translation Tool*

Link

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schiztech.swapps

Screenshot
[HTC Desire C] me4488:
I like that app. Had a similar one, Sidebar but was left unsatisfied with it. Im not gonna be using it though, Aviate is enough =3
[HTC Desire C] dhakalanil81@gmail.com:
You can even use widget as well

Screenshot
[HTC Desire C] dhakalanil81@gmail.com:
Widget
[HTC Desire C] LaputaCake:
How do you change theme on aviate?
[HTC Desire C] dhakalanil81@gmail.com:
go on playstore and update your aviate

you have to serch aviate and update it
[General Questions and Answers] spgeneral:
Hi. Can anyone recommend an app for recording calls on my new MOTO RAZR HD?

I have found nothing that works.
[General Questions and Answers] spgeneral:
Anyone? I know about the root app, but it doesn't work with this device
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sarp41:
I have installed Doomlord .211 ROM and DoomKernel v5. I want to return original android .96 JB. How can I? I searched that but couldn't find it. Can someone give me a link or help me about it. Thanks...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] electrash:
Flashtool and flash stock rom
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sarp41:
Thanks for reply. Where can i find stock rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] electrash:
You can google it or look into developer part of xperia s forum.

Sry i am on phone so i cant give a link.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mr. Khan:
Hey if you can't help, please don't spam at all thread..

I found your comment at all tread, but not one help them.. :mad:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sarp41:
So can you help me Khan?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mr. Khan:
[MENTION=5312549]sarp41[/MENTION]

Check link :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24844156

Use flashtool to flash stock rom.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] electrash:
Mr.khan this is forum and i give advice.

If you have something against my posts just report to moderators. They will say if it is spam or not.

Also in previous thread you answer as smart guy but you didnt read that problem is solved. That is spam, you don't even read it.

Any mod who review this, i am sorry for offtopic.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mr. Khan:
:eek::eek: :cool:
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] peterflanders:
Anyone managed to get blackberry or T-Mobile instant mail going on Windows Mobile 5?
[Verizon Droid Charge] n3oteris:
noob question.

I still have my trusty Charge as my main phone BUT I cannot seem to find a good ROM that does bog down my phone. I have problems with LAG and lockups after flashing costum ROM's

Ive tried Ninja 1 and 2, Tweaked 1 -3, Lazareth,and the most recent Eclipse. I have too many problems with my phone, maybe age, too many floor drops, water damage, whatever it is, it doesn't like custom ROM's.

I just finished installing STOCK with 3 kernel updates to FP8. Its running great and fast :)

Is it possible to root STOCK FP8 so I can run some of my paid rooted apps?

or is it time to place it in the cell phone graveyard?:crying:
[Verizon Droid Charge] jheide44:
See other note section here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44265065

PS.

Were you matching custom roms with apropriate ota base radio/kernel?

If you are FP8 take a nandroid then try tweaked lite 1.0 for fp8 (nandroid = quick and easy backout plan)

PPS.

Some folks have had issues with restores from recovery (I have used the 0817 ver)...might want to test a backup/restore though unless another return to stock, ota, ota, ota is fine...
[Verizon Droid Charge] n3oteris:
Thanks

jheide44 Thanks for the help. Ive installed the Tweaked Lite ROM and everything seems like its running good. I have a feeling I may not have been matching the Rom Kernel as you stated. Ive tried every ROM over the past few years and none seemed worthy to keep. I hope all is well now and I can keep this relic running a bit longer.

THANKS!!!:good:
[Android Apps and Games] sufian88:
Bane SMS

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[IMG="Bane's screenshots"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3419386&stc=1&d=1437932112[/IMG]

Assalam o Alaikum (may peace be on you)!

I began developing this app when I felt need to delete text messages from my device. A lot of them were spams and sometimes messages would become outdated and useless ("yes", "no", "ok", "brb", etc). So this app helped me filter out such messages and delete them.

There are still things to work on (adding new search filters like contacts to include or to ignore) and more exciting feature to add (categorising messages in favourites), but it is important to keep the flow going and release the app as I work on it.

Features:

search SMS (with various filter such as lines, characters, text, etc),

delete selected SMS (deleted messages are backed up in the app)

restore deleted SMS,

reply/forward an SMS.

Known issues:

Small fix needed when showing Favourite or Trashed messages exceeding 5000 mark.

Change logs:

0.1 alpha - initial build

0.1.1 - alpha

0.1.2 - alpha

0.3 - beta

Downloads:

Bane SMS v0.3 beta

Reporting a bug:

You can report a bug/crash by posting it here or by sending me a PM.

To post a bug, it is preferable to mention/attach:

version code or name, (example 0.3 beta)

a LogCat,

steps to reproduce the bug

screenshot (if applicable)

Comments, recommendations, requests, etc are all welcome. :)
[Android Apps and Games] white.noise:
Do we get to see any screenshots?
[Android Apps and Games] Salman Babri:
I'll try this app & post suggestions here later.
[Android Apps and Games] sufian88:
I hope you people are enjoying using this app. Feel free to report bug or any suggestions you may have. If you can contribute with graphics-related help, you are most welcome. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Salman Babri:
You need to add a progress bar when deleting messages. (like 6/30 messages deleted...)

Also it would be appreciated if the search filters can work on other sms clients such as go sms, textra, whatsapp etc. :)
[Android Apps and Games] sufian88:
Yes I was thinking about the progress bar thingy. :)

Do u mean the internal DB maintained by the apps? I will have to see if it's possible.
[Android Apps and Games] polobunny:
Oh, you think short message service is your ally. But you merely adopted the SMS; I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see MMS until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but BLINDING!

It was totally necessary. :laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] sufian88:
And I thought my jokes were bad. :p

Necessary evil! ;)

Thanks man, really appreciate your comment. I now realise how motivating these thanks and posts appreciating your work really are. :)
[Android Apps and Games] sufian88:
Okay guys, I will be adding 2 or 3 things in next version.

I've already fixed the progress bar thing when deleting,now I will be working on these things:

Recognize all known contacts (+xx and those starting with a 0 will be identified as same),

search button to do the same action as "Add Filter",

An "About" screen and "Share App" feature

Let me know if you have anything else to add to the list. I will try but I can only work on the weekends, having a tough routine nowadays. :)
[Android Apps and Games] sufian88:
Okay guys, there have been a couple of fixes and changes in the app.

Change log - 0.1.1 - alpha:

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ActionBar added,

compatibility for Android 2.1+ (API 7),

buttons replaced by icon - long pressing will show their info as Toast,

deletion progress bar,

all contacts are now recognized (+xx replaced by a 0, where country code is xx),

reply an SMS (from search results),

hardware search button will also open an add filter popup,

About screen,

Share the app with friends SMS and Email,

alert boxes fixed where some devices will show conflicting theme with text unreadable.
[Android Apps and Games] Salman Babri:
Good work! Keep it up. :D
[Android Apps and Games] sufian88:
Couple of changes have been made to the initial design. Following are the done tasks as of now. Hopefully people will come up with an idea or two over here because I feel there will be some things which could be added and improved.

contacts numbers with hyphens will now get recognized,

range selection for number of lines, characters and message count,

number picker for number of characters per SMS,

known/unknown sender replaced by sender type.
[Android Apps and Games] sufian88:
I'm a little busy these days and haven't been able to work on this app for a week or two now. The latest feature I was working on was to make a trash bin (a DB file) where all removed messages would go to and you could view, backup or delete them if you're sure that you don't need.

Basically I was stuck with saving the DB on external storage, since people would expect such things on external storage because they would reset/format their devices, especially after having such enormous amounts of amazing ROMs over here at XDA.

This upcoming build will be more mature and with a better UI. It would be really nice if you people post something you have to say about the app or the features you'd like to have (customizability or something which you think is generally expected but Bane SMS lacks). It will give me encouragement and also help me in making this app more useful for the users.