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[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
I flashed my phone yet again, figured I would put it back on lifeless 14 from pacman and I'm having some problems:

1. The phone starts up, lets me play with it for a couple of seconds and then begins a bootloop cycle.

a. I've tried wiping and wiping cache and davlik cache in TWRP many times including re-flashing multiple times and no good. Keeps doing it.

2. Another problem has developed during all of this. It appears that my sd card/internal sd card has been wiped but this is not true. I can't see my data with the phone booted up nor can I see anything connected to windows but....

a. When in TWRP, I can go to Advanced and explore the sd card and all of my files are there.

b. However, if I go to do a restore, no nandroid backups are visible even though I can see them in the advanced menu in TWRP.

I guess my question is, how can I copy all of my files off of the sd card so I can wipe everything, recopy the files back and start over?

All my pics and backups are still there, just not usable at the moment.

Thanks so much. I'm currently dead in the water until I get this resolved.

John
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Did you wipe system, data, dalvic, and cache? And/ or did you do a factory reset?

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You ever adb sideload? Follow the first page. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36270473

So if you can still get into TWRP, wipe those 4, and adb sideload a stock ROM. Odexed or deodexed I would recommend. I'll give links in a minute

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Odexed ROM. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38755109
[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
Thanks for the reply. I did wipe system, data, dalvic, and cache and I did do a factory reset. I did it all, multiple times. All m files are there, I just can access them on the pc or in TWRP unless I go to the advanced menu and file explore. I see everything there. This is very frustrating.

Now, I can't even boot to TWRP or the system. It just keeps flashing the lg splash screen and then goes to the blank backlit screen. I've held the power button down for 20-40 seconds and it either tries to restart or shuts off but I can't get it to go to the bootloader or anything. I've always been able to fix my phones when I've messed them up but this one is killing me.

Thanks for any help you can give. I really appreciate it.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
If you don't have TWRP, or fastboot, and can't boot up, then you'll need to either LGNPST. Or LGFlashtool. Flashtool had its own thread. Lgnpst you'll find on irc, or teenybin thread under additional info.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
Thanks, while waiting I was able to get the phone into download mode and found the LGFlashtool. When restoring my partitions, will this wipe my sdcard? The whole idea is I don't want to lose my photos or backups if at all possible.

Thanks.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
You just never know. I've never used LGFlashtool so I can't say.

With lgnpst, if you wipe in twrp you'll save SD. But if you wipe in stock recovery, you will lose it.

There might be a way to get the files off your phone using adb. But I don't know how.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] noXcape:
Yes it will.. it wipes everything...when u flash a bin restore..maybe tiny bins are different.. unless you have adb\fastboot u are pretty much gonna have to say bye to ur storage to save your phone

Also if u can no longer get to recovery it may be to late to pull any files from ur phone

Sent from my LG-LS970 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Sprint LG Optimus G] AFschizoid:
the lg flash tool will wipe it as if it's just coming out of the box, with handsfree activation and all. lgnpst will (afaik) wipe all but your data so you shouldn't lose your photos and stuff
[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
I'm getting an error trying to fix this using TeenyBin lgnpst. I'm not sure what the issue is and the cause is blank but I feel like I'm so close to having this figured out. I must be missing something. Anyone have any ideas? I'm getting pretty desperate. Thanks.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] AFschizoid:
did you already flash the stock bin in lgnpst? or just the teeny bin

and what is the error? usb dongle error? or what? take a screenshot of the error and post it
[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
I've tried every bin on the page. I did get the dongle error originally but worked past that one.

Here is the screenshot. Not much info I'm afraid :(

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qra2hp5ijc3xfk7/lgnpst%20error.jpg
[Sprint LG Optimus G] AFschizoid:
you're right lol. try uninstalling lgnpst and reinstalling it, and double check the .dll that you're using. i don't have much experience with lgnpst so sorry if i'm not really helping
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
If I remember right the dll is LS970.dll. The bins should be either ZVB or ZVC. bin. You did register the dll right?

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You can get the bins from here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35520144

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Here's a direct link to ZVC. http://d-h.st/omw
[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
Apparently it was using a different dll last night. The one in the components 3.0 folder called LGNPST_Utility3.dll.

Today, it's not finding any dll nevermind the correct dll of lgnpst.dll. I think all I need now is to have the right dll, in the right place and registered. Frustrated. Thanks for all your help though, you've been amazing.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
Do you need it? I'll see if I can find it if so.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
I would so love to get my hands on that dll. This will have to be my last attempt before I go and plead with Sprint to allow me to transfer an upgrade from one of my other lines. I need this phone up ASAP. Totally killing me. Thanks.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] engine95:
dll with instructions. http://d-h.st/WiR
[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
Thanks man, had to run out before you replied so I stopped in at the Sprint store and the goofy thing must have been stuck in weird cycle or something because it wasn't charging all night. I left it plugged in to the wall using the original cable and block and it was completely dead. The rep plugged it in there for a few minutes and it booted right up to the lock screen without issue. I was even able to get into twrp too. I left it with them to do a manual zvc update and I'll reroot and unlock it again when I get it back in just a little bit.

I'm tired, I was up way to late messing with this last night. I appreciate all of your help. You guys have been awesome.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
Wow, this has been an adventure!

The Sprint tech gave up. He could not manually flash it, wipe it, or anything. He could not get it to stop bootlooping on lifeless either. He then thought it was a bad battery or screen so he replaced both (at not charge thankfully) and finally gave up.

So my choices were to have them get me a refurb under the warranty (I don't have insurance) for $50 or borrow an upgrade from another line in which I have no desire to upgrade, it's an extra phone. Either way, Sprint cleared me for both without any penalties on my line as far as my regular upgrade date goes.

So he gave me the phone back and of course I had to mess with it.

I got it to boot to TWRP and I finally got the phone to flash pacman again, had to store the files in some obscure folder on the storage and flash it from there.

With pacman flashed, I was able to get all my files off of my sdcard!

Now, I would like to roll back to lifeless or nexOGen or something more stock. All my problems occurred yesterday when I tried this. Does pacman on 4.3 change something that won't allow me to flash back?

Thanks again for any advice.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] sharkboy0901:
All you had to do was wipe SD to solve all your issues.

4.3 uses a different folders it says it under sdcard/0 and stock does not that's why on stock you can't see files you had.

You can pull your files using adb pull to grab things you want to keep.
[Sprint LG Optimus G] touch_rules:
Thanks so much. Finally got this thing to stay booted to lifeless 14, formatted my sd card, replaced the files I needed, reflashed lifeless 14 and am now running my titanium backup.

This was rough, but I learned. Thanks to all who helped.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jickman:
Hello, I never had the guts to do any mods. But now that I recently read about cyanogenrom downloader, is it safe to use this? Will it erase my stuff etc? I've never done any changes in ROM or MOD but i roughly know the mod is about but just wondering is it safe to use, and do i need to like back-up or anything before i use the downloader?

thanks
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b1337:
You need to know a lot more before you start from the sounds of it, google is your friend...also wrong section
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FormeriPhoney:
From watching the beta video, it will perform a full factory reset.. So yes, you will lose everything
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Rootabaga:
I recently bought what I thought was an authentic Samsung 2A charger. It sure looks authentic. I just noticed that it gets really hot when charging. Does this happen with anyone else's original charger?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iamadoctor:
So, I got one of the original 8GB Nexus when they first launched, I unlocked and moved away from stock for a while. I later passed it on to my other half and flashed it back to stock. Since then it's started to exhibit strange behavior and since updating to 4.3 it seems to have given up the ghost and now will only boot to stock recovery (I can't even access the bootloader itself, it goes straight from the Google screen to the android on his back with a red exclamation mark).

I didn't do the update myself, so I'm not sure if it was the actual update that's the culprit - have there been any incidents of 4.3 bricking devices?

Anyway, I can't get the menu to come up when it's in the stock recovery, when I press power and volume down the screen just dims or lights up, nothing else.

At this point, am I just screwed in so far as recovering the Nexus myself and would Google even consider an RMA with it being unlocked?

Sorry for the wall of text guys, I'd really appreciate any insight or advice.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danvee:
First, if you got it when first launched, your 1 year warranty is up. It was released mid July 2012 (in the US).

Second, if it doesn't display anything, they can't know.

Do a search for 'flashing factory image', or 'unbrick Nexus 7', download and follow instructions.

You can start with this :

http://www.nexus7nexus10.com/forum/...ore-your-nexus-7-s-factory-state-windows.html

Barring a damaged emmc or serious software issues that should fix it.
[G2 General] Carmody:
Hello,

I'm in New-York for the week, and I'd like to get an LG G2.

Since I'm from Europe, I need an off contract one. I tried at best buy on Broadway, but they did not have it.

Any idea where I could find it?

Thanks.
[G2 General] verve50:
Expensive...

http://www.atgsm.com/LG_G2_D802_LTE_32GB_Black_p/phone-lgd802black.htm
[G2 General] mrbungle999:
He's looking to buy it in ny not order it online.

Go to at&t or T-Mobile and ask them to unlock it for Europe and its only $550 or so
[G2 General] nitric13:
its only $400 euro's....not expensive at all
[G2 General] leony74:
Purchased mine at tmobile store dollars and you can unlock it for 8 dollars.
[G2 General] Carmody:
Hi !

Thanks for your messages.

Which T-Mobile soirée did you get it from?

I tried on Broadway, and they told me they only sell it locked, and I have to use it on T-Mobile for 40 days before being able to unlock it, and since I'm leaving next Sunday, this is not going to happen..

Thanks for your help.
[G2 General] thatg:
hey i sent you a message, i have an unlocked one for sale
[G2 General] droidiac13:
Any AT&T store should hook you up.
[G2 General] anpan879:
If the store can't/won't unlock it you can buy an unlock code for $1.50. Not optimal but it isn't much of an increase in price.
[G2 General] leony74:
Get it from any tmobile full price locked phone and unlock it thru cellunlocker.net
[G2 General] verve50:
They have a store...

Business address: 90-92 Bowery 4th Floor Suite 408 New York, NY 10013 (inside Win Long Center 4th Floor, NOT storefront on the street.)

Phone #: 212-431-2592

Fax #: 212-431-2593

Email: info@atgsm.com for general inquiries, Attn: AT GSM Inc.

Office hours:

Monday-Friday 11AM - 7PM EST, 10AM - 6PM CST, 8AM - 4PM PST

Saturday 12PM - 6PM EST, 11AM - 5PM CST, 9AM - 3PM PST

Closed on Sunday and major holidays.
[G2 General] luser41:
If the Verizon model has the bands you need, they come unlocked.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] MacMyDay:
Yep, I'm sure you already think I'm an idiot trying to sort this one out.

Basically, I bought the XDA IIs about 3 weeks ago, but it simply would not stop crashing. It was so bad that it would crash almost every hour even if I did nothing to it. During that time I bought some software called Missing Sync that allowed me to sync the device with my PowerBook. However, O2 kindly upgraded me to the XDA Exec and now I can't seem to do anything. I can't even export them as vCards and bluetooth them to the device (like I could with the IIs) as it produces absolutely bizarre results.

As 5.0 isn't supported yet on Missing Sync, I'm just wondering what options I have to get my contacts from my laptop onto my phone.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] page3:
Missing Sync is due to support WM05 in the future, but no beta available yet - or timescales :(

For installing software, you can usually download .cab files and beam them via bluetooth to the Exec or use a file manager that supports FTP to install them.

For diary/contacts you can beam vcal/vcard data from iCal/Address book, but only one at a time seems to work.

Macintosh support is very limited on PocketPC which is a great omission. However, I still wouldn't have a Windows box in the house. The Exec shows how far windows still has to come - it is simply the best of a bad lot - excellent hardware let down by a slow, inconsistent and buggy OS. Still love it though ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] keithop:
pocketmac, which is a direct competitor to missing sync, claims to support the universal

http://www.pocketmac.net/
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] MacMyDay:
I have to agree. The first problems I've already had with it (and luckily the only compared to the IIs) is that sometimes the 'Phone' program simply doesn't work. People can still call me, but if I click on it nothing happens. Soft reset, 5 minutes of waiting for it to boot and ta-da. All working again.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] MacMyDay:
Just thought I'd add to this thread and say that although PocketMac says it supports the Universal, it also says it doesn't yet support 5.0 and therefore I couldn't get it to work
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Fluffy_Clouds:
Indeed, I asked the question and recieved this email from them:

Hi,

It’s our understanding this device uses WM 5.0. If that is correct you will probably want to wait till we have that support ready...and we are working overtime to accomplish that...

Mark
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] larry_walker:
i'm running the latest AOKP nightly and apex launcher. i'd like to get rid of the shadow/gradient just above the navigation bar. apex has an option under the homescreen section that says "hide shadows at the top and bottom of the screen", but that doesn't do anything. the shadow also seems to be there in the stock launcher. any thoughts?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chromium:
You sure its not just part of your wallpaper?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] larry_walker:
no. every wallpaper. i adjusted the status and nav bar transparency to 0% as well, and you can see the difference easily between what's behind the nav buttons and just above the buttons.

EDIT: Turns out it was the dock background of the Apex theme i was using.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strra:
Hello! The wife cracked her screen today and I can't tell if I need to replace just the digitizer or the LCD as well. The top half of the screen responds to touch still but the bottom doesn't... so I've attached a picture hoping you can help me!

Thanks in advance!

-Randy
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Billchen0014:
use a mouse, it will still work.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strra:
Just an update, I ordered an LCD/digitizer on ebay for $60. Took me about a half hour to replace. The hardest part was removing the screen from the bezel, but I just put it in the oven on a towel at 140° for about 10 minutes and it came off rather easily. Now it's just like new.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vkarras:
I have problem with my bluetooth headset(sony ericsson mw600) and the viper dhd rom.I can listen music but when i call someone i am unable to hear him.

Is there any solution?

Thanks you in advance and sorry for my bad english.

P.S: The same problem there is and with sabsa.

Viper and sabsa are 4 sense roms
[HTC One S] evrycard:
Any one has a theme that work with TWRP 2.6.0.1?
[HTC One S] kapilrtn:
check this

TWRP Recovery Themes
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bobng:
I've downloaded ebooks and can open it with the Kindle Reader but I just can't find the file? Anyone know where they may be located?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Bob Smith42:
Your 3rd party (*see note) books can be stored on device under sdcard/kindle in the unencrypted mobi format, and opened via Kindle App. If you have books in other formats (pdf, epub), or in sizes larger than 50MB, you can convert them to mobi under 50MB using Calibre or similar program.

*Note: Third party books are books you did *not* purchase via Amazon. Amazon purchased books are encrypted mobi and just about worthless for reading on any other device or application (with few exceptions).

Kindle book downloads are encrypted mobi and not available to open outside the Kindle application. On a PC you can upload unencrypted mobi files to your amazon account and share to Kindle devices (or through Kindle application on Android devices). Also, the SendToKindle app is available from Amazon and installed on Windows at "C:\Program Files (x86)\Amazon\SendToKindle\SendToKindle.exe" (Windows 7 x64). Files above 50MB do not upload, so reduce the size using Calibre. Once these files are uploaded, you can web manage distributing these books.

Not all Calibre book conversions give 100% complete formatting like image layout and bookmarks, so you may not get perfect results. Good luck
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bobng:
Your 3rd party (*see note) books can be stored on device under sdcard/kindle in the unencrypted mobi format, and opened via Kindle App. If you have books in other formats (pdf, epub), or in sizes larger than 50MB, you can convert them to mobi under 50MB using Calibre or similar program.

I have downloaded books to my Nexus 7 but when I look in sdcard/Kindle/acw there is nothing there. I can't find them anywhere. and yet I can open with the Kindle App. I usually load my files to Calibre from my Kindle then convert them to epub and place in dropbox then read with Moon+ reader. I was hoping to use the Nexus & bypass the Kindle. I just can't believe that I can't find them?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Bob Smith42:
UPDATE #2:

If you are root on the device, you can look under /data/data/com.amazon.kindle/* (the kindle application folder) for application files. Also look under sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.kindle/files/*_EBOK.prc and sdcard/kindle/*_PDOC.prc for the downloaded files. The Amazon purchased, downloaded files have random names and are encrypted mobi. I have not tried to analyze the format of encrypted mobi. The Kindle app on Android looks under these folders (effectively app local storage, and sdcard storage). Calibre cannot convert encrypted mobi (except with special plugin). If you drop unencrypted mobi in the sdcard/kindle they can be viewed in the Kindle app.

You say you usually load files from Kindle into Calibre. I am surprised if these are Amazon purchased books, and unencrypted mobi. But, should be possible with 3rd party books (unencrypted mobi) uploaded to Amazon and downloaded to Kindle/Kindle app.

I did not think transferring Amazon purchased and downloaded books is possible via the Kindle, if so, its news to me. Old versions of PC Kindle (v1.x with date-time restriction) will download unencrypted mobi kindle books (in some cases), but as far as I was aware all new versions of PC Kindle and Kindle device (not 100% sure) download encrypted mobi for Amazon purchased books.

Good luck.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] elinca247:
U can convert with calibre and some add ons . Google it there is a tutorial available. I did it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bobng:
Thanks, I download my books to the Kindle then move to Calibre, once there I convert & remove the drm for use with Moon+.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Bob Smith42:
I did not know that, thank you.

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I did not know that, thank you.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Vmurph:
Downloaded kindle books are stored here...

sdcard0 > Android > data> com.amazon.kindle > files

They're PRC files and they have numeric names instead of titles, so it's difficult to tell which is which, but the date/time stamp should help.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Faxx4840:
Hello everybody,

I don't know if I am in the right section to post but I can't post something on the topic for the android revolution rom.

I was on a stock rom XEMG4 and I install the android revolution V32. I think the Rom is perfect but useful for me because I have no signal !

I've put everything in the APN.

I don't know how to fix it ?

Sorry for the English I'm from Belgium.

Thx for help
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chaitanyapatel8880:
Please check your IMEI no. If it is the same as of the one on the box. and did you flashed older modems?...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sriram231092:
that's actually downgrading you have done! the EFS versions do no match and hence no signal. go through the link under my signature!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Faxx4840:
I have done a mega wipe so I think I loose my efs and don't have done a backup.

I reinstall a stockrom and with this one no problem of signal but when I reinstall the Android Revolution ROM no more signal...

Do I install Android Revolution and after flash the EfsV2 on my SGS3 because I'm on a EMG4 stock rom ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Faxx4840:
I root my phone and install es explorer and i see that i have a file efs but nothing in.

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 en utilisant Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danierakes:
don't display your imei to public...its very dangerous dude
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Faxx4840:
Oups :) I thought it will help the people to help me. I erase it now ;).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Faxx4840:
I don't think so, I just install the rom like explain in the tutorial of phonandroid (French site)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chaitanyapatel8880:
what happens is the ROMs after MG4 changes the EFS partition format so the older roms cant read efs partition if you roll back to older version of the roms. that is the only thing I can think of... Or otherwise your phone might be SIM locked to another network...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Faxx4840:
I flash the modem for XEMG4 and now it works fine :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chaitanyapatel8880:
:)... glad that worked...