yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Google Chromecast] MadBob:
My experience after taking delivery to the UK from Amazon.com

Got my usb drive flashed with the bin file, already had the OTG cable, put power to the chromecast whilst holding button down, btw nowhere I saw in the instructions does it say plug it into the tv? :p

Pulled my router out first so no accidental connections.

I got the black screen with row of dots on it, I persevered.

Then I got an exclamation in a solid white circle, I persevered.

Then I got the splash screen saying white is alright, red is dead, and had red LED, I persevered.

Then I got (by holding down button longer than I thought sensible) the white led, it never rebooted though, I persevered.

Then I checked the usb drive in my PC and it had partitioned the rest, and was readable in widows, I copied the zip file, went through all of the above again, but I still got no pwned logo, I persevered.

I wiped the partitions out, re partitioned and formatted, re flashed with the .bin file, went through all of the above again, I persevered.

Finally got the loader screen, white LED and a reboot, the partition was again readable in 'doze, copied the zip file on again, went through all the above yet again, I persevered.

Finally got it loaded, pwned and working.

So just do not give up, make sure you eject the usb after writing it, and above all PERSEVERE.

Now going to find out all the stuff I can do with it in the UK.
[Google Chromecast] jamesking420:
Problem....

Hi folks, I'm hoping someone can help.

I have a chromcast, running build 12072. I am trying to get it to boot to Flashcast, with no luck.

I made a powered usb otg cable from an old usb cable and a usb otg cable. I've tested it out with my nexus 7, where it works fine as an otg cable still. It powers my chromecast OK, so I can't see any problem here.

I am runing windows 7, so I downloaded win32 discimager from sourceforge. I downloaded flashcast, unzipped the .bin file, and then ran disk imager, and selected memory stick, and the flachcast.bin. I wrote the .bin file to the stick and all seemed to go smoothly.

When I plug in everything, holding the botton on the chmecast, and connecting power last, my chromecast doesn't respond to the stick at all... No idea why. Thge light just stays red and nothing happens. I've tried redownloading and rewriting the flashcast.bin, but with no luck. Any ideas on what I might be doing wrong?

My TV screen just stays black with a small white splodge that looks like an artefact in the middle - it's exactly what shows up when there is no memory stick plugged in!
[Google Chromecast] tchebb:
Unfortunately, the Chromecast's bootloader (the colored dots) isn't all that well-suited to debugging. I'd suggest that you try using your cable and Nexus 7 with a USB mouse or keyboard to make sure that you have the USB data pins wired up correctly. If that works fine, try reflashing the image to the USB drive, making sure that you select the entire drive instead of just one partition (if WinDiskImager even gives you the option to flash partitions, that is. I haven't used it myself). If it still doesn't work, try a different USB drive if you have one.
[Google Chromecast] Merkoen:
Sweet, will try this when i get home! :)
[Google Chromecast] jamesking420:
Thanks,

?I'd already tried multiple USB drives - no luck. I then tried using my home made USB OTG cable with a keyboard on my nexus 7, and it didn't work...

I don't understand why it works with a memory stick, but not with a keyboard, but I guess it's back to the drawing board for me. This time, I'll solder!
[Google Chromecast] jamesking420:
Well I remade the cable. My soldering kit isn't really accurate enough to be much use, but I spent more time making sure the wires were twisted together properly and it worked without much problem.
[Google Chromecast] nickleefly:
How do I know the chromecast build number,

what we can do after we root Chromecast? thanks
[Google Chromecast] third son:
Got it!

I tried this several times and then found the related thread Here...it worked for me.....

Now I sit for developer magic.....
[Google Chromecast] tmillz:
Forgive me if I missed this in my searching, How do I return my chromecast to stock bootloader/firmware so that I can return to the store?
[Google Chromecast] tvall:
Flash the image from gtvhacker and allow it to update.
[Google Chromecast] woody1:
I got a Chromecast from Amazon this week and I'm trying to find the build number to see if I can root it. I followed these instructions, but I can't find any indication in the Android Chromecast app to show the build number. It tries to run me through the setup routine, but does not display the build, as far as I can see.

Is it possible that the current version of the Chromecast app doesn't display the build number? Is there any other clue I can use to figure it out?
[Google Chromecast] smartphoneguy:
The current version of the app certainly shows build number. You have to actually set up the Chromecast then once it is listed in the app, click on it to connect to its settings page, and you will see build number as the last item on that screen.
[Google Chromecast] woody1:
Thanks for the tip! That worked and I found out that I have the original build. Good news!
[Google Chromecast] tchebb:
Just make sure not to give it enough time running on the stock image to download the update and patch itself. As soon as you verify the build number, pull the power cable until you can flash a rooted system image.
[Google Chromecast] woody1:
Just to be safe, I disconnected my router from the internet to prevent any updates. Now I've got to figure out if I can rig up a cable that I can use to flash. I ordered one of the powered OTG cables, but I'm going to see if I can make it work with a powered USB hub.
[Google Chromecast] player911:
I'm still unsure of rooting allows me to do over regular Chromecast stuff.

I have a new one on my desk that I bought on impulse but haven't opened it yet. I know you have to flash it right out of the gate because the updates kills the exploit, but what are the benefits?

I'm in the US. But does it allow streaming from more apps?
[Google Chromecast] tvall:
As of now, rooting gives you telnet and adb access, and preserves the open bootloader. Later, other awesome mods may come that require the vulnerable bootloader (right now we have the DNS changer. Later we may be able to find where it checks in for the list of apps and change it to something we control)
[Google Chromecast] third son:
I have found the most useful thing is to stream a tab from within chrome...I have a bunch of movies that I have burned to mp4 (I own the DVDs) and can tab cast them through chrome pretty nicely. Of course it is always a hoot to look at youtube videos with friends....
[Google Chromecast] tmillz:
I tried flashing the gtvhacker img and it says its connected to the router but cannot access the internet?
[Google Chromecast] deuse:
Hi all.

Just got a Chromecast and I'm trying to find out what firmware it has and I can't seem to find it. Any help would be good.

I got it second hand so I don't know if it's been on the net or not.

Edit=I used the Chromecast app on my tablet but I still can't find the build number..>HELP :)
[Google Chromecast] Gigarant:
Damn!! Mine wanted to update after I turned it on for the first time, and I stupidly let it, before reading this thread. If I hadn't, I might have been able to root it. I'll have to buy a new one now :( (after waiting for them to finally fall in price here)
[Google Chromecast] deuse:
Just found out mine is V1.3333 or something like that :(

Just hope they can get round it some how.
[Google Chromecast] EvilAldo:
I'm on 12940 so sad too.
[Google Chromecast] kwaze:
chromecast updating anyway

I got a build 12027 from the Google play store of all places. So I finally got my otg cable and usb set up and ready to go, but when I follow the instructions the red light only stays red for about 3 seconds then turns white. I didn't know what was going on so I plugged it into the tv and I get a screen that says chromecast is updating and it starts at 0% and begins counting up. I removed my device from power and assumed the USb stick was the problem. I found another USB stick and tried the process again. Same result. I've never let the chromecast get past 40%. I always unplug it. I think that when I checked the build of the device it remembered my wireless password and tried to update then. But I made sure to unplug the router from my cable modem before I did any of that. So I don't know what happened. Any ideas?
[Google Chromecast] tchebb:
I'm sorry to tell you this, but your device has already downloaded the 12940 OTA and you have no choice but to let it update. This is why it's important to make sure that you never allow the Chromecast to connect to the internet until you've flashed a build with updates disabled.

If you are really desperate to root and aren't afraid of disassembling the device, there is a method to force a boot from USB which will allow you to use FlashCast. However, this method is extremely risky and not guaranteed to work (see the disclaimer at the top of that post), and I am not responsible if you choose to attempt it and it bricks your device.
[Google Chromecast] DJames1:
That post doesn't say that you can use their hardware teardown method to root the device does it? It appears to say that it *might* be possible, but nobody has tested it because it's so risky.
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
It does not allow for rooting, this just forces it into USB mode. If you have a device with an already updated bootloader, this method would do nothing as it still checks for a signed USB image.
[Google Chromecast] apristel:
When you hold the button on the CC , do you continue to hold it or just as you power it up?
[Google Chromecast] Bajanman:
Here's your answer:: If FlashCast was copied correctly, you will see a red light on your Chromecast for approximately 9 seconds. It will then turn white and your TV will display a screen containing the FlashCast logo (shown at the top of this post) and various instructions.

Once you see this screen, you may release the button

Which is in the OP.
[Google Chromecast] apristel:
WOW I can't believe i missed that.. Sorry for being an idiot! I'm not r00ted! Thanks
[Google Chromecast] Bajanman:
LOL:p:thumbup:

We all skim thru the OP most of the time... I've done it and missed things stated to do. :what:

Just my 2¢®
[Google Chromecast] kwaze:
Well, crud. I can't believe how fast it connects and updates. What's surprising to me is that even if the update hasn't been installed, it stays in memory and automatically begins the update when the device is powered up.

I literally only had the device connected for a few seconds as I was changing my video input on the tv to select the right hdmi input. Lesson learned, if you enter your wireless password in order to check build #, then disable your internet on the router side until you get flashcast installed. If you don't see the red LED for 9 seconds, assume it didn't work. Don't plug in and check unless you've disabled internet.
[Google Chromecast] cvenk:
I Would like to know, if a ROOT it, can I have open bootloader, and still get the original updates from google.

End of the month it's going to be same major update, a I was reading.
[Google Chromecast] smartphoneguy:
No. Rooted images block OTA updates from Google because they include a patched boot loader. You would have to wait for someone here to post a modified version of the official Google update when it comes out, then manually update using Flashcast.
[Google Chromecast] JPHCCFC:
Mine went to the flashcast screen the light was white. I assumed it was rooted. It rebooted then connected to the Wi-Fi and updated the version through Google.....does that mean my flashcast root didn't work?
[Google Chromecast] tvall:
With root, you have to disable updates to preserve the bootloader.

On a positive side, the moment we know there is an update, work can start on a rooted image. When I was making my images, it took about half an hour to root and upload. Flashcast may make that faster. So, you will probably be able to flash a rooted image before Google would push it to you.
[Android Apps and Games] bazray:
I want to use an old android phone with otg and connect it to a portabe hdd and use it as a wifi hotspot hdd to stream movies to other android devices. I have gone around the house and found a solution but its very cumbersome. Does anybody know a simple method that does streaming that is reliable.

Many thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] dragonfly1113:
Put bubbleupnp on both the storage\server phone and on the phone you want to be the player. Think there are a few YouTube videos on how to use it. That's what I use personally.
[Android Apps and Games] bazray:
It works great, thank a lot
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] digitalsafari:
Hi all,

I currently have a Dell X30high, Clipon Bluetooth GPS and tomtom 5 and use a SE P910i phone with HBH-300 Bluetooth headset.

I am considering getting on O2 XDA exec and was wondering what happens if you are running tomtom with the Clipon over Bluetooth and the HBH-300 headset for phone calls:

1, You receive a call;

2, Make call using voice command.

Can you still see tomtom and hear it's voice directions?

Can you use the O2 exec as a 3G modem over bluetooth with a Mac or PC, using *99# to dial ?

Thanks,

J
[General Questions and Answers] mido_eng5:
Hello everybody use Viper S 3.1.2, i face a problem that my mobile freeze when use more than one apk specially when i use whatsapp or any chat apk, keyboard freeze and i can't write anything. if anybody faced same prb b4 so help me plz how to solve it
[General Questions and Answers] Karchikumar:
It might be because of occupying more ram space so that it all be freezed often.....

Just go to settings and check out whick app consumes more space in ram including the caching process apps..... then clear it or uninstall it else try some ram booster app....
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tennyleaz:
My Arc S had sleep of death since GB and had to do a battery pull, very frequently, but turned fine on stock .587 ICS.

I've tested some custom roms and kernels, found it might related to kernels.

Mainly tested on stock .587 ICS; with 254MHz~1.4GHz, ondemand, cfq settings, no SD card.

kernels don't have SOD now:

stock .587

RuSH v13

ArcKnight 4.1

kernels have SOD on me:

Advanced stock

Fusion 5.5

KTG v1.52

LuPuS v16

Radeon v4.0

Vengeance kernel

I know it may be other problem related?

Can anyone help?
[Acer Iconia A500] NautTboy:
After ICSroot.exe by blackthund3r, it said successful and done, but i wasn't rooted.

posted HERE

So, I'd tried Root Many Androids

now everything it boot up try to go in, i get message saying "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped" and kick me out.

This force me to install ROM, because when I went in the recovery screen it was looking for UPDATE.zip file.

1. How can I fix this issue

2. If not, how can I restore to factory from bootup

3. or what rom out there is good for a500 4.0.3, if i must

urgggg
[Acer Iconia A500] NautTboy:
nevermind, i was able to hard reset power + up + toggle.

Redid ics root 2.0 and font is installed.

Want to try JB, but wait and see how stable it is.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wassupdog:
Hello!

My "Cpu Type" is Slow and I want to undervolt it (to get better battery and less heat).

What are the best undervolting for keeping the device stable and with better battery and less heat?

Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
Every chip is different, regardless of bin type. You'll have to experiment and see for yourself. Drop it a notch and use your phone to test for stability. If it seems stable, drop it one more. Keep going until you find the place that causes freezes. Then bump it back up and use the "set on boot" option all performance apps have.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wassupdog:
I undervolted to 50, will it do what I want or should I undervolt more?

I heard that if I undervolt too much the device won't turn on, how can I avoid that?

Thank for the answer!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Harry GT-S5830:
Don't set the voltage settings to stick on boot until you find your lowest stable voltage.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
I thought I explained this already, but I'll try it a different way. I can't answer the question because your chip is different from mine, along with everyone else's. The voltage will not be set until after the boot process is complete, which is why I told you to determine the lowest stable voltage and THEN use the set on boot option. That way you don't get an immediate freeze on every boot. Make sense?

Again, you still need to determine what your optimal voltage change is. We cannot tell you that.

Also, undervolting changes your battery life VERY little. It will likely not even be noticeable. Where you'll see the real benefit is in the area of heat. Even the 50 you've already done should make a noticeable change. On a device with a lot lower throttling point than most, this is a good thing.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wassupdog:
Thank you both!

What can I do to increase battery life?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
Play around with different kernels. They will all give you different performance vs. battery life. Use the one that suits you. Personally, I go back and forth between hells core and semaphore.

You might also check out greenify. It will hibernate apps that you tell it to instead of letting them suck up resources in the background.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wassupdog:
I have no problem to move between kernels but just if they have Franco's colors tuning option.

The Nexus screen looks wayyy better with it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
This should help with semaphore. It uses Franco's values, but in a different order.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43828267&postcount=2035
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wassupdog:
Semaphore is good for battery life?

And I ran antutu with -75 UV and it is very not stable.

I can stay at 50 :) .
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
It is for me. That's why I recommended it.

You might take note of those voltages that work for you. I can't remember, but Semaphore might have lower values right out of the gate.

Now stop asking questions and start trying things out ;) If you're scared, make a backup. No matter what you do with the voltage settings, you can always restore the backup.

Happy flashing!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wassupdog:
Thank you very much :) !
[Android General] Cloudandro:
This page will help you know about the best android apps available in the Google Play Store to create backup of important phone data and applications. You will also find some help on full system backup, that is Nandroid Backup, taken via recovery.

Quick tip: For those who would want to save on time and aren’t much keen on knowing about each of the apps we consider best for backup and restore, just know this. If your needs are simple, Super Backup android app is all you need, else go for the ROM Toolbox Lite – it’s got everything. And for storing photos, videos and songs online, you may use mega (50GB free) or SurDoc (100GB free) android app.

Before we check out the apps, let me explain some terms as regards backup.

...

source : cloudandro.com/Topics/revu_6_en.html
[Epic 4G General] sandeepdarklord:
Somebody plz update s4 weather widget
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghislandi:
Hello

first time I am trying to flash a rom on the phone. I am using Clockwork mod to back up boot image ... how long does it take to do this ... it seems to have been stuck there for quite some time...

thanks for your help.

M
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcasares:
It depends on the speed of where you're storing it.

If you're using the external SD card and it's a Class 4 then it will take a lot.

If you use Class 10 then it will be less but expect more than 10 minutes on a TW ROM.
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] Javajohn:
LEWA OS For Micromax Canvas 4​

ScreenShots

Download Link

Flashing Instructions

Bugs

My Other Rom For A210 :- MIUI V5http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45841922#post45841922

For XOLO Q1000 :- LEWA OS 5http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46074482#post46074482
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] Javajohn:
Reserved For patch :)
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] 4peace1:
Is sim 2 support 3g
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] Javajohn:
yes both sim support 3G

check attachments
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] saivignesh:
auto rotation bug.

how to fix auto rotation bug....system ui

stopped in horizontal screen even in this lewa port...pls help me
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] yogesh.kalyana:
Does this ROM HAVE AN AUTO ROTATION BUG?

sent by J.A.R.V.I.S™
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] 007jigar:
New Update?

LewaOS V5 or 5.1 released.....can any-one port or update it ?
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] Atharkhan101:
Call Waiting BUG

There is one problem with every Micromax Canvas 4 A210 device with the stock rom. Have you

observed that ? That is, if you are talking to some one on SIM 1 and if somebody calls you

on SIM 2, you'll not get any notification/beep. Anybody please test yourself and confirm if

this exist in this rom. I have stock rom and if this problem is sorted out on this rom then

I will change rom.
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] NeoVincent28:


I have a ipega gamepad just curious if someone else has tried to get it to work on this phone. I am having a hard time trying to get to work. I bought just for playing games on emulators. If anybody could help that would be great.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S0wL:
Hello,

I tried to unlock my bootloader in order to root my HTC One and I think I do something wrong because when I enter this command "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin" it remains in fastboot it doesnt come to this and in recovery menu up there says " Tampered/Unlocked" and I know it should say Unlocked. What is wrong ?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] herwegan:
what should be wrong?! if it says "unlocked" and "tampered" in bootloader then you're fine, because this is normal ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] tintoy:
I have no evidence that my Jas Jar has a USB 2 port (it does not appear connected to and enhanced controller in device manager). Does anyone else?

Also, whatever happened to USB host support or the alledged ability to present the SD card as a USB mass storage device to a conencted USB host?)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] cr2:
The CPU supports only 1.1
[General Questions and Answers] htconeuser79:
Hi, I recently bought a HTC One from someone on gumtree in the knowledge that it was a Google Play edition. I was hoping to be able to restore it to HTC Sense 5 but I haven't been able to after two days. And now I think I've bricked my phone. I'm hoping someone knows how to restore the stock ROM. I'm willing to travel and to pay £50 for anyone who to restore my phone to Sense 5, would be really great to get it done this weekend if possible. I hope this request doesn't sound too weird but I need expert help!
[General Questions and Answers] jadaress1:
Hi, try the Htc One forum.

Sent from ...............
[General Questions and Answers] htconeuser79:
night etssite

Thanks, problem has been fixed by someone from that forum.
[General Questions and Answers] jadaress1:
Good :)

Sent from ...............
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ekril:
I will add some photos i took with my S4 (i9500) and i am asking you if you can check the photos and compare the photos you have taken.

I assume that my phone camera is broken or something.

I have tried several different resolutions, modes and camera apps but always the same. i haven't taken photos with stock rom so i can't tell if it was normal before.

i have used Phoenix, Arrow, Crash, Neat, PAC (4.3 Alpha) roms and Perseus, Adam, stock kernels all same.

if you do share some random photos from your phones camera i will be happy.

Thanks.

you can see photos here ----> http://imgur.com/a/W9FwP
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaythenut:
yeah mine is crap as well i use google camera its a lot better