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[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] iDG:
The Ext_ROM image on the magician only contains the actual FAT16 filesystem. The boot splash image is in a separate space in the flash.

The only tool I know of is the xda3nbf which does not work with the newer (base64-like) rom headers.

The checksum algorithm is, as far as I can tell, unknown.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] bal666:
HI IDG,

hmmmm, that's interesting - maybe I'm confused .... but

If you take the ms_.nbf file from MA_DT_WWE_DutchRetail_11200_550_11200_Ship.exe and extract the header and fat16 image (well what I think is the fat16 part).

The I end up with an fat16 image of size 20,709,376bytes. If from this I extract 0x1300000 - 0x137FFFF and 0x1380000 - 0x13BFFFF and load these into nb_image_converter_859_418.exe as nb files ....

The first is a blank white image and the second is a "Qtek Keep the world in one" cityscape ....

Perhaps the tool you guys use to extract the fat16 image drops this part?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] iDG:
Yep You're right!

I've never noticed that but the same thing happens for every ms_.nba I have. When I first examined the fat16 part, I did notice the extra data, but being 0xff the content of an erased flash memory, I didn't bother to check further. This makes sense, because the bootsplash image is in fact right after the Ext_ROM, inside the flash.

I've never removed the "excess" data from the ms_.nba because MacOSX does not seem to care. Maybe WinImage does.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] bal666:
Magician ext rom tool

Hi iDG,

yeah weird isn't it? I've just recently noticed it myself - so will start extracting it out separately.

Anyway, Megalore ...

I've attached a tool for the magician similar to the alpine version which allows you to decode and encode extended roms.

It's a bit of a hack at the moment - you'll find some of the message still talk about the alpine, but the mechanics should be fine (I should have a disclaimer about how it could destroy your machine here ... but I'm sure you've already considered that!!!).

For instructions on usage, see the alpine post http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=31106&sid=e011e42bce14ded5bf594c1c0484b1bc

Have fun!

PS This retains the splash screens, but "Extra Drive Creator Pro" ignores them ... not sure about winimage - but I'll add that functionality if you have problems.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] megalore:
Thanks bal666!!

Don't worry about the disclaimer, i think we all know the risks, otherwise we wouldn't be here in this forum...

I'll give it a try as soon as i can, and let you know how it turn out.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] megalore:
Thanks guys!

It worked flawlessly. I can now customize my Magician ExtROM without any hassles.

Great Work!!!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] bal666:
Hi Megalore,

that's good news! I'm glad it worked - I'll try to fix the "alpine" messages when I have a chance.

Have fun

Bal
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] dark_ente:
Thanks man

I´ll give it a try.

the day to restore my Magician to glory...
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] apdauser:
I've tried ysing winimage and extradrivepro but .fat contains nothing. Does it mean that decryptor didn't work?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] bal666:
apdauser,

could be. Try this updated tool http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=191164#191164

If that gives the same result - then you can try to run it on another magician ms_.nbf file from an update (at least this way you'll know that it should contain files).

Bal
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] slvrbllt:
Is there any similar tools that allow to 'customize' the OS rom ?

Thanks.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] apdauser:
Hello bal666. Yes, actally I used your program first and really like your simple interface. It says ROM for unknown device but still decodes ROM properties fine. Did visual inspection against alpinedecoder and seems to match first 1000 bytes fine. Didn't check whole ROM.

Question is when ROM is decoded it becomes binary format. Is that the same as your FAT file?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] bal666:
Apdauser,

Thank you - I was going to do a MDI interface but it would have gotten so complicated (and I would have had to learn how too!).

yep - for Extended ROMs this is a FAT image file, and depending on the device the rom is meant for it can also contain splash screens and padding. This is the reason for having the options to extract splash screen and "remove extraneous data" - which are greyed out if the program can't work out the device type.

You can confirm if it's a FAT output by having a look at the file in a hex editor. In all the roms I've seen so far the format is FAT16 - so look for this "FAT16" at offset 0x36 ... quick and simple check!

If the ROM for OS or Radio, then the data is extracted but I don't know the format - there are some good experts here who can tell you the format of these decoded files.

Hope that helps some

Bal
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] apdauser:
Bal666 your exactly correct 0x36 says FAT16. OS is FAT16. Radio is FAT12. So, now I've tried again to mount those files using Winimage and ExtraDrivePro but to no avail.

Actually, FAT12 and MS-DOS 5.0 came out using alpinedecoder. Using your decoder on radio file QCOML comes out with no FAT header.

On Extended and OS ROM alpinedecoder gives device type info. With your decoder both show MS-DOS 5.0 FAT16.

So, I'm not sure which method I should be using.

BTW, I do see that unsupported devices have the splash screen and extraneous data greyed out. Very good program to use.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] bal666:
Hmmmm, could you tell me which rom udpate file you're using? This would be complete update, containing all rom images and programs to update the pda.

Easiest thing would be for me to try it too - if you can pm me the file location (if it's on the ftp site here) and I'll download it and give it a whirl too.

Bal
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] bal666:
Hi apdauser,

I've had a look at the file you're trying to decode and discovered that it's for a Harrier device ... which you already know!

The alpine decoder, nor the HTC64 decoder, will not work with Harrier roms, the format is a bit different.

But .... The Blue Angel decoder will work - except I've put in a check that stops the program running if it's for any other device than Blue Angel.... Damn.

I'll change the Blue Angel decoder to allow it to continue and post in a few days.

But, if you still want to try it quickly - then this is what I recommend with the GUI HTC64 decoder:

1. Decode the ms_.nbf rom (using default filenames)

2. make two copies of the ms_.fat file, one called ms_.img and other ms_.dat

3. In a hex editor, remove the first 0x70000 bytes from file ms_.img and save.

4. Mount the ms_.img file as another drive using Extra Drive Creator Pro.

You should now see the contents and be able to modify them.

When you want to create a new nbf file from this fat image - do this:

1. copy the first 0x70000 bytes from file ms_.dat to start of ms_.img

2. Encode using the .prj file created on decoding, but make sure FAT filename is that of the ms_.img file

Finished!

Give it a go and let me know how it works out - hopefully I'll have the Blue Angel tool sorted out to work with Harrier roms as well by then.

Bal
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] apdauser:
Hello to you Bal666.

Using your instructions Winimage and Extradrive

Pro sees ExtROM files.

Re-pasted 70000 bytes and I have a new, working ms.nbf file.

Thank you again from apdauser.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] apdauser:
:D
[One (M7) General] thereupemi:
http://www.zdnet.com/dual-boot-android-windows-phone-htc-one-makes-little-sense-7000021576/

what you think?
[One (M7) General] dahmmy:
i like it!

choice is never a bad thing.

---------- Post added at 07:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:57 PM ----------

i like it!

choice is never a bad thing.
[One (M7) General] Arcterus:
Yuck! I'd much rather stay with my MultiROM phone, thank you very much.
[One (M7) General] crixley:
Windows phone is complete crap

I owned one for a little while, what a steaming pile
[One (M7) General] Rouz.:
I never get the people who hate having extra options available ... Its not like they are forced to use it ...
[One (M7) General] crixley:
that's fine, just giving our opinion on it.

Don't want it wasting memory on anything I'd own.

Face it, no one wants Windows phone. It's been three years just let it die already
[One (M7) General] CheesyNutz:
funny in the lastest results android was down and apple and windows phone was up

http://venturebeat.com/2013/09/04/i...id-down-in-latest-mobile-marketshare-numbers/

i had the 920 only stopped me from keeping it was the market
[One (M7) General] crixley:
I had the 8x...

No separate volume control, stupid notification system, terrible multitasking, no back or forward button in browser.

It is still missing basic functions after three years.

They, um, added resizable tiles?
[One (M7) General] CheesyNutz:
so you judge the WHOLE thing on 1 phone lol ok
[One (M7) General] crixley:
What? Those are omissions from the operating system not the phone....

Lol

Herp derp
[One (M7) General] Rouz.:
You are right, WP is missing a lot of features. but What's killing it for me is the Apps. I'm not talking about the lack of apps, I'm talking about the existing apps. They are just too buggy and are less featured compared to their android and ios versions. Spotify, Line, Kakaotalk, and all the other apps that I use on a daily basis are just complete failures.

Either there is something wrong at the operating system level, or the developers just don't take the platform seriously.
[One (M7) General] Vadrieldur:
I don't want to waste my storage thank you very much.

Sent from my HTC One.
[One (M7) General] killman2659:
There is really no point in dual booting on a phone, especially when there is WP involved. Regular users are just going to stick with Android because it has more customization and more/better apps. Instead they should make the same phone, but have a variant that runs just WP and a variant that is Android (and another GPe PLZ!)
[HTC Droid DNA] the waco kid:
Forgive me if this has been posted before but I'm looking for a flashable zip for the dna to have a menu bar on the bottom. I'm using an app now and I can't stand it. I'm on nos 3.07
[HTC Droid DNA] Watercycle:
I apologize if this is the wrong thing, but I assume you're talking about Settings->Display, gesture & buttons ->Recent apps button?
[HTC Droid DNA] finanandroid:
Its Included in the Rom

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1557289&stc=1&d=1355316206
[HTC Droid DNA] the waco kid:
wow cant believe I missed that. not exactly what i was looking for but it works just the same so thanks guys.:good:
[HTC One X+] andy905:
Anyone got any so far. Ive had a few that I want to share

1. Blinkfeed becomes unresponsive and wont open any feeds, requires reboot.

2. Market won't update some apps, some get error 924, some update but after a reboot have to update the same apps again.

3. The back button becomes unresponsive and requires a reboot to fix.

4. Phone rebooted after updating 1 app just yesterday.
[HTC One X+] Ghand0ur:
That's weird , When I was on stock sense, I didn't encounter a single issue from what you are posting.

I think its something that's got to do with your CID. Post your CID and region.

I think HTC/Carrier (whoever pushes the updates) will release a hot fix if its a general thing. If its you only then just factory reset or download a stock sense version. Or you can use a custom rom that uses sense 5. Hope you fix it.
[HTC One X+] andy905:
CID HTC_044. Asia WWE region.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] capitansid:
Hi Guys,

I've been using File Manager for years now as I found it to be the simplest and most functional file manager I've encountered.

I'm using this app also to share my phone's folders to the network so I can transfer files wireless to and from the device.

Lately on my Z ultra, I noticed that this app is not showing the correct IP address of my phone and other devices cannot connect to it using the said IP address.(ex: 10.50.156.81:2121)

It is working fine on my Galaxy Note 1..

Screenshot:

I would then have to check the "default gateway" on my computer when it is connected to my Ultra's hotspot so I can determine what is the IP address of my phone.

Screenshot:

Any ideas why it would say a different IP address?

I cannot determine where did 10.50.156.81:2121 come from... :(

It does not look like a LAN IP to me.. They normally start with 192.168.x.x right?

I also checked the External IP of my phone given by my service provider and it is 10.60.xx.xx so it cannot be my external IP.

Your ideas would be helpful..I also sent an email to the app's dev (still waiting for reply) but I'm hoping for a second thought from my fellow XDA users.

Also, anybody knows what is the best equivalent of "ipconfig" in terminal emulator? That way, I can check my phone's LAN IP from the phone itself.

Google gives me different answers. :confused:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
I downloaded the app and started the hotspot and got

When writing the ipconfig in the terminal Im getting the same default gateway so I don't think you should bother with that.

Type the Ip adress you are provided in the app and the port.

Signed in without any issues
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] capitansid:
That's the problem... Other devices won't connect using the IP and port given by the app.. They just time out and disconnect... They can only connect using the 192.168.x.x address... :(

What's the command you used on terminal so I can check on my end?

"ip -d" won't work for me.. Sorry i have zero experience with terminal.. Lol
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jeremy.chan:
try ifconfig

it could be that your app is not recognising the private IP, and resorts to using the public ip provided by your service provider (which typically blocks most ports)

what you can try is to disable data when connecting to your wifi network, that way the app won't be confused as to which one to use. there are several types of profiling apps that can do this, i use EasyProfiles Pro for my mobile.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] webberb:
This option didn't exist
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] capitansid:
Weird..

I have tried it again but it now seems like my previous statement is wrong...

The app now shows my external IP assigned to me by my Service Provider.

I used the command busybox ifconfig to get the info...

Apologies as i have blurred info that i think is sensitive and should be kept private for my device. Like I said in OP, I have zero experience with terminal. :fingers-crossed:

Terminal Emulator:

Well up until now, the developer haven't sent a reply and I'll just stick to using terminal to see my Phone's local IP. Seems like it does not change though as long as I am the hotspot. :victory: I know connecting to another wifi hotspot would make my phone follow that network's DHCP :highfive:

Thanks for the replies! I'll give you a cookie as soon as I post this.. ;)

I don't know what option you are referring to since I can't see the pics you have pasted on your post (maybe due to my poor internet connection right now) but I will assume you are referring the the option to share your phone to the network.

Steps:

1. Open the app

2. on the set of icons on the top, scroll to the far right,

3. Click Network

4. click Share

5. Select the Folder you want to share to the network.

6. *optional* type in a username/password combination for the users to use or just leave it blank to have it free access for all.
[General Questions and Answers] jerick60:
Sorry if I'm posting on wrong category. Forum won't let me post from Windows

First of my tab is properly working and then after updating some of softwares I can't identify which one triggers the problem of having a small circle at the middle of the screen (which usually appears if you're tapping the screen) and never goes off causing the screen unusable. Then I tried to restore it from the Windows itself. It restores 1% and still 1% after 30mins. I decided to force it shutdown and then when I tried to open it up again it boots from asus logo then note below trying to recover, then restart, attempt to recover again then restart.. Tried several things like pressing f8 from the keyboard and holding power + volume down. Nothing happens.. Please tel me what to do. Help please. Will appreciate very much
[General Questions and Answers] jerick60:
Bump
[General Questions and Answers] jerick60:
bump
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipmanwck:
I am wondering if anyone else is having the same issue as I am ?

I purchased the F320k model from Negri Electronics who assured me it would work here in England which judging by the frequencies should.

I received the handset today and when I turn it on I get an error message and also no UK sim will work ? The phone detects networks but said to insert a new SIM. I am thinking I must be doing something wrong surely ?

Any help would be great. I have attached some pics of model and the error message.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipmanwck:
It would appear so far I am the only English person with this model :(
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipmanwck:
Here is the fail message.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipmanwck:
Boo hoo. No love for the Korean version.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Billy Madison:
First, have you try to go to customer service and return SIM card for newer one?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipmanwck:
Yes. I have tried several Sims from various networks and same message. I got another pay and go SIM today and still fail. :(

Thanks for suggesting something though. Nice to see someone looked at my issue.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipmanwck:
Phone sent back Negri Electronics are really bad and have bot help me resolve this at all. No other option (((((
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markky99:
Hmm, well I got mine (F320K) from Negri about a week ago.

Because it takes a micro sim (rather than regular size used in my old SII), I got a replacement from my carrier.

Once I installed that and had it registered, all was good.

The contacts on the new sim did look different from the old one, whether that makes any difference I don't know. Certainly didn't get the message you got - perhaps yours was faulty.:(

Only prob I've got is getting rid of the Korean bloat...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipmanwck:
Lol.... How annoying. Glad I sent it back now as Negri have been rubbish. Sent so many emails asking for help and got nothing. It was only when I threatened them with legal action they replied with "we are looking into this issue" by then it was 4 days too late so have sent it back as not happy to deal with them again plus as you said I may have had a dud.

Did you get the carrier splash screen of Olleh on start up ?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ipmanwck:
Also what carrier you on. I am on t-mobile.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Hello Epic 4g Touch Forum​

Alright guys and gals... I made a little theme for floating soft keys.

But I posted it in the gtab 10.1 forum as that seemed more relevant, as that's what I use it on.. But if any of you great members use that app(its awesome) or just want to take a look..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46151555#post46151555

All feed back is welcome and if you haven't seen this app. There is a link to his xda thread in my theme post.

Alright ... I added a new theme to the post above... ( Rocky Glass )

Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Looks pretty cool
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Thanks Man... means a lot coming from you.. you da Man.. :good:

I added a new one today.. along with some pics of the theme icons.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Shameless bump...:p
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
Monkeys scare me.:what:

Pp. :thumbup::(

From my Epic Touch full of Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mlhdk:
Is there any case that will fit in the dock charger?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arn007:
Sorry bad post...

Is it ok for sound ?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tbbo514:
Ok i have the verizon I815 ..i dont care about the 3g really i dont i just want this bad boy updated and want to know can i flash [ROM][GT-P6800][JB 4.1.2][Stock MD3][Official Odin][CWM Flashable] onto it?..also and if it is ok to flash this do i need root? because i also dont care about that i want this thing as stable as possible. and does samsung apps work?? geez because it doesnt work for crap right now and this thing is brand new never been touched. i want to odin this rom ROM][GT-P6800][JB 4.1.2][Stock MD3][Official Odin][CWM Flashable]
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Why double post.?!

You have been answered here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46176998&postcount=20
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] GloomyFriar:
Is there any way to detect when system is going to automatic power down? I need my proram to close itself in this case.

Is it possible?

Thanks a lot in advance.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] vangelderp:
I found that the serial port needs resetting on Power On. When that happens a serial port raises a EV_POWER event.

But that event is raised on power on, not power off as you ask.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] GloomyFriar:
How I can hook the EV_POWER event, please?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] vijay555:
Detecting power on is easy enough. You want to detect power off?

V
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] GloomyFriar:
Yes, I need to detect "power off".

But tell me how to detect "power on" too if you know how.

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] vijay555:
This might help with both.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/archive/default.asp?url=/archive/en-us/dnarppc2k/html/ppc_otification.asp

V
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MJPByron:
So I downloaded the CF Auto-Root tool and ran it according to instructions. The Odin tool status reads as follows:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hltetmo-hltetmo-smn900t.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

I booted the phone normally, enabled developer options, checked off USB debugging, disconnected my phone from my PC, started the Odin executable, clicked PDA and selected the tar.md5 from the CF Auto-Root rar, put the phone into download mode via VolDown + Home + Power and pressing VolUp to continue into download mode, connected the phone to the computer as soon as it had the Android logo, and clicked Start.

I waited about 5 minutes - no changes on the device and repeated Start clicks just repeat the pasted text above.

I rebooted the phone, plugged it back into the PC, and restarted the Auto-Root steps - no luck.

I haven't installed any drivers specifically, just whatever Windows installs when I plugged in the phone.

Anything else special I need to do?

Edit: resolved and successfully rooted!

I uninstalled the default Samsung drivers and reinstalled with the exe method from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2038555

gib root oh wait have root

Thanks and thanked!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prod1702:
I would make sure you have all the USB drivers installed. This may be your problem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] idtheftvictim:
So, I just ran a speedtest on T-mobiles LTE network with my new Note 3, and I am VERY impressed!

32Mbps Down and almost 18Mbps up
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] darkkterror:
Color me jealous. I don't have T-Mobile LTE where I am, only HSPA. They do list a couple of cities in my state that have LTE, but I'm not really near them at all. Hopefully they'll expand out quickly!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] idtheftvictim:
Absolutely not trying to make anyone jealous! I am just very impressed with the speed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Mofo84:
In Los Angeles county
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] brickinphoneslol:
Central florida