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[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] StarCreator:
Decided to finally dive in. Trying the 20131127 nightly. I end up boot-looping without fail every boot. The battery pull was getting tiresome, and sometimes it took two pulls to get it up and running...

So I experienced an inability to get a GPS lock, just as described in the development thread - even though I was extra careful to make sure location services were turned on before I left stock. Following the instructions to go back to stock to get a GPS lock there just results in my phone sitting in the htc white logo screen with the development disclaimer for a good few minutes, then goes black with the backlight still on. The troubleshooting instructions said nothing about replacing the fastboot boot.img again but I suspect that's the issue, but I don't really know what to do to solve it - and after this I tried restoring my backup to go back to the partially working CM10.2 just to now for whatever reason be without LTE. Any ideas what I can do to get LTE and GPS restored at this point? I'm on TWRP.

Not how I wanted to spend the night before traveling for a few days, and all this was just to ensure I would have a hotspot for myself for the trip!

EDIT: Decided I'd deal without LTE and GPS for the weekend since it's getting late... but calling myself from my house phone restored LTE and flashing gapps restored GPS. What
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] drewzer:
MUCH easier!! Thanks for the help.
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
Are you one of the people like me with locked bootloaders and can't install Clean and Tweaked by Serajr? Well I have figured out what to send to the phone to not soft-brick it and have all the features working of Clean and Tweaked.

I need a few people to test the file and instructions, so please PM me.

You need to be able to flash your phone with flash tool, root it for full root, know how to setup ADB and ADB drivers, etc. No noobs please. This isn't the easiest thing and following each step is critical, but it works. I've had to flash to stock well over 100 times and getting soft bricks until I figured it out. I"m testing another 5 times or so, then I'll contact whoever PM's me tomorrow night.
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
Nice to see a person to initiate installation of custom roms on locked bootloader. Count me in
[Sony Xperia L] deathblack:
Count me in :)
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
Well Clean and Tweaked is really just a stock ROM that is de-bloated, tweaked some, deodexed, latest honami apps, etc, so it will run from the stock kernel. The problem is getting it on there. You can't nuke system from ADB, since ADB, SU, Busybox all run on the system partition, and you can't replace other files when android is running, it doesn't like that. lol. So after lots of trial and error, I have the correct sequence to replace the needed files to android running enough to be able to copy what the ROM needs to run. This method won't work with CM or other ROM's as they need a custom kernel with signature verification disabled.
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
Im not a developer but I think I get your point... But how about making it public?
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
I will once I release it to a few testers first to make sure my steps work across different PC's and there isn't something specific I have installed that doesn't work on a normal PC with working ADB drivers.
[Sony Xperia L] chikrron:
how can i install the rom on locked bootloader??
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
The whole point of this thread, if anyone reads its properly, is to get testers in beta first, via PM, so I can release it.

Wait till I release, PM me to be a tester if you're good with ADB and rooting and stuff.

::faceplant::

PM me if you are good with ADB, can root your phone no problem, can flash with flashtools. Otherwise, don't post in this thread. It's not a Q&A, it's not a release thread, it's not ask about ETA, it's for beta testers, period.
[Sony Xperia L] Gabboxxx:
I not have any idea about AdB but I can folow steps, is u believe what I can help u contact me.

:)
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
Going to have to put this on hold. While it all seemed to work, and I got everything working on the surface, things like camera don't work, backup and restore don't work, and bunch of other problems came up.

I'm going to have to rethink this. It's just time consuming to restore the phone to stock, root, remoutbootfix, do the initial setup, deodex, copy some files, get a soft-brick, start all over. lol. It's like an hour each time to go through it all just to end in a softbrick and I've done this process probably 100 times already. I have another idea to try, but requires time. lol. In the meantime, I still need a working phone.
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
I suggest you just release the prealpha and let other developers have a look at it.

I am also working on a ROM for Xperia L and I am almost facing the same problem. The CWM is my interest these days as if I can port that to locked bootloader, I think I can solve these problems. I suggest you just update prealpha release and let other developers have a look. The work would be all yours and you may credit those who come up with fixes. This way it will be much quicker and more people can contribute which I am sure will make it more stable and better!
[Sony Xperia L] pencetkibot:
Count me on, as long as not hardbrick i will try to help
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] QBANBOY407:
Hey guys I just got a new s3 and I can't flash 4.3 ROMs. I remember there was a file to update something (aio?) I think.

I have installed MOAR v5.

I CAN'T FIND THE FILE. Every time I flash a cyanogenmod it won't boot up!

Sorry for the explanation, English is not my first language!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joeyhdownsouth:
I think only TW Roms can be installed, no AOSP Roms.

EDIT: There is a way-HERE

Sent from my GalaxyS3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Tromatic:
The kernel's needed a patch/update to boot on "newer" S3's. The CyanogenMod kernel's that boot are anything after Sep 22 (I think). There are some ROM's that now boot, but I'm having date connection issues with them all.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joeyhdownsouth:
I still have data issues with most 4.2 or 4.3 ROMs I've flashed, only in certain areas though. Could be Sprint, I flashed to TW Rom a couple of times in a bad data area to see if it made a difference at all, none.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Rickgsx:
This might be a real dumb question, but is there any other way to take a screen capture without using the S Pen? I know how to do with the S Pen but I was curious whether not you can do it with the buttons as well? And before anyone comes back with the comment, yes I did do a search and everything is directed towards using the S Pen.

Thanks for any help

...Sent from my Tablet...Please excuse any typo's...
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] ChrisNee1988:
You can do a palm swipe across the screen if you have that enabled under settings > controls > palm motion
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Rickgsx:
I don't.... I disabled it in the settings...

...Sent from my Tablet...Please excuse any typo's...
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] ChrisNee1988:
You can also hold power button and home button
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Rickgsx:
That's what I was looking for... You the Man...!! I hit just about every other combination but that one thank you again

...Sent from my Tablet...Please excuse any typo's...
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] daaabs:
Hello

I live in the UK and am considering importing this phone (there aren't any recent slide-keyboard phones over here)

BUT is it possible to use this as a wifi hotspot? So I can tether my other devices to it?

This is very important for me but I understand that US carriers are a lot more locked-down than over here so I wonder if they've taken the function out.

Also, while I'm here, is it possible to use the bluetooth WHILE it's acting as a wifi tether? For bluetooth earphones, etc. My current phone (an aging Xperia mini pro) won't let me use both at the same time :(
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Jax184:
Under the stock ROMs, you have to use a patch to enable wifi tethering. Under CM WiFi tethering works out of the box.

You can technically use wifi tethering and bluetooth at the same time, but it's not wise, at least under CM. There's some struggle right now to get 2.4Ghz WiFi and bluetooth to work at the same time under CM10.2. When both are enabled, neither run well.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Bobby Tables:
The stock ROM offers USB and Wi-Fi tethering, at least on T-Mobile US; there's a "T-Mobile Hotspot" app baked-in. I haven't tried to use the hotspot with other networks, though.

Also, the T-Mobile hotspot didn't play nice with my ThinkPad T61/Intel 4965AGN combo on 32-bit Windows 7. It would never fully connect, and I actually managed to bluescreen Windows several times before giving up and using USB tethering. The same machine worked fine with Wi-Fi tethering on Linux Mint 14.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Magamo:
I tether my work laptop when on the go with my Relay all the time, under CM10.2. Works quite well.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] faidesk:
download myfi from playstore, thats my solution hehe, gl!
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] theartistisblue:
HELP

is this a patch??? or an app??? where can I find it please???
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] falle21:
Here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.core.technology.wifi.hotspot
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] C3POID:
If you buy this phone - do it it's great :D - you should at least upgrade it to CM10.2 and get rid of that T-Mobile bloatware.

Just my 2 cents
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] bpun:
Hi, my note 2 T889V is on stock rom right now with TMOBILE baseband. Flashing WIND modem will result the phone in bootloop. When I insert my WIND sim card, I can see the WIND and WIND AWAY APNs but it's unable to register. However, when I insert my TMOBILE sim card, it sees ROGERS APN and can register as roaming.

Some additional details: There is a thread with the title "SGH-t889V Stuck in Bootloop with Stock ROM" Link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2119074 with similar problem. I have started this thread since my problem is not the bootloop if that make any sense? I did follow that thread instruction to get where I am now ie fixed bootloop and IMEI.

Phone was working fine since I got it until a recent bad flash. SIM card is working and able to register on WIND network when inserted in a TMOBILE phone.

I appreciate any help I can get, thanks.

-Ben
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mistamikel:
Odin original stock and start from scratch..... or try a custom rom....or flash the Tmo radios.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] bpun:
resolved

Thanks but I have tried that already, in the end this is what resolved my issue:

I went across this site

http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-no...te-2-sgh-i317/

It's a tutorial on how to enable aws on the AT&T note 2. It had just what i needed: a qcn file. Ive follwed the directions on the site; flashed the qcn file with the QPST software and rebooted the phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mistamikel:
So all is good?? :good:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] ashby:
Whoops, wiped my rom by mistate. Can someone please send me the original Orange SPV M5000 rom
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryland Johnson:
I am unable to use the S-voice on my Note 3 without being connected to the internet? Is this normal?

I would have thought it would have worked without a net connection? Am I doing something wrong in terms of set up? If I am could one of you kind members point me in the right direction please.

Many thanks

Ryland
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apd:
Doesn't S - Voice require an Internet connection?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryland Johnson:
That is exactly what I am asking. Many thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryland Johnson:
Can any one help with this question please?

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sophocles65:
Same issue

On my phone, not only do I need an internet connection but it only works with a WIFI internet connection. And what's with no mic button on any of the keyboards?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] krobinso2295:
Once I reach the character max for the first message I can't go past that! Why! Whyyyyyy!?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] patrao_n:
It should split when you send mine does. Try a third party sms like gosms or chomp sms.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] scottspa74:
Sprint is CDMA network and has trouble with more than 160 characters. If you're on a custom rom, like AOKP or CM, there generally is an option in sms settings to auto-split.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] JimSmith94:
I use Sprint's stock messaging app and have no trouble sending messages longer than 160 characters, and they split properly on the other end. Do you get an error message or anything when you hit 160? Mine counts down characters to 0/160 and then continues on with 160/160, 159/160, etc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
^^^ This. I also use stock messaging app and never had any issues. I also use the auto-combination feature and when people send me messages longer than 160 characters it combines them back into one message. It says it only work from Galaxy to Galaxy phones but that's a lie. My sister has the EVO LTE and when she sends me long messages they come in one whole text.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] JimSmith94:
I'm running MC2 4.1.2 stock rooted and have auto-combination checked, but messages still come in split, at least from my son's AT&T iPhone. Is there anything else that should be set to get it working, or is it an iPhone thing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] RayTrue04:
Maybe it's because she's with a different carrier. Another cool thing is that my sisters EVO is also combining long messages too by default. However you still see the 1/2 - 2/2 on her EVO unlike our Galaxy which does a better job.

Edit: Nope it don't work from ATT iPhones. I just received my cousins text in two..
[Xperia Z General] Denhot:
Recieved an OTA update for album app.

Initial Impressions

-Much Faster Loading of Photos

-Less tiling with Bravia Engine
[Xperia Z General] Denhot:
Never shared a file before :p

Hope this is working

https://db.tt/xHW9TDvI
[Xperia Z General] zabi1994:
Working..

Works great.. Renamed it to SemcAlbum.apk and pushed it manually to system/app.. Set the right permissions and all is fine.. ;)
[Xperia Z General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
I noticed a big improvement in the colors of the photos!
[Xperia Z General] joejoe23:
With bravia on? or normal? No need to rename and push to system, you can just install it like a normal apk.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Djocker:
I like it.... :)
[Xperia Z General] adamtan:
works perfectly.

installed like an APK.

many thanks!
[Xperia Z General] Denhot:
Great that's it's working fine :D :thumbup:
[Xperia Z General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
With Bravia Engine On!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lay-z beatz:
i have a htc evo 4g that was given to me. but it had a pattern lock on it. i called my friend that gave it to me and tried to get the pattern from him. but he couldnt remember it either bc after the power button broke on it it got another phone.

is there a program that i can use to hard reset the phone?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
So I'm not sure if you are referring to the OG Evo, or the Evo LTE. Either way, the pattern passwords have alternative to unlock them. If you fail about 5-10 times (maybe more...I haven't tested it lately), it will prompt you for your email and password. Ask your friend about his default email, and possibly let him enter the information himself if he wants his info to remain private.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
You can always plug it in to a PC that has ADB installed and try rebooting to either the bootloader or recovery. Not sure if that will work with the screen lock on but it's worth a shot.

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lay-z beatz:
he has told me he doesnt remember his email or his password. he said he has changed emails multiple times due to being hacked. :/

im downloading sdk and adb on my laptop now. and going to attempt to reset that way.

-edit..

i cant get adb to recognize the phone.. there has to be a way to get this to work.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] numel007:
Go into fastboot, then recovery. Do a factory reset, and flash a ROM.

Sent from a Carbonated EVO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lay-z beatz:
i have no power button.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] numel007:
I just realized that. Adb doesn't see your phone? Try connecting through wifi. That's how I usually do it. There's an app

Edit: make sure you've enabled network ADB in developer settings

Sent from a Carbonated EVO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lay-z beatz:
thats my problem the phone is password locked and i have no email. bc my friend gave it to me and he forgot his email for this phone.

so i cant get past the lock screen. i know this can be done without a power button, ive seen it done before. but i cant remember how to do it. soon as i can get it factory reset i can handle the no power button problem.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] numel007:
Right, sorry, keeping forgetting. What exactly is wrong with the power button? And what error are you seeing with ADB?

Sent from a Carbonated EVO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lay-z beatz:
the button has completely broken off of the mother board. i have the button, which i might have to fix to get anything done im guessing.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TwinAdk:
If the phone every shuts down completely from lack of battery, how will you turn it on then? Also, I guess repair isn't an option? Eg warranty and repair center.

Can't your friend recover the email account?

Kind Regards

TwinAdk

- Via the premium XDA HD app
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FanOfAnything:
I'm pretty sure he plugs it into the charger then it turns on automatically I'm assuming
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lay-z beatz:
Yes I can get the phone to boot up. But nothing pasted the lock screen. I think my only option would be take it to the local phone repair store. And my friend has changed email so many times due to being hacked he can't remember his email when he had the evo.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
Mine does not.

How do you still get it to boot if it is off/dies?

And by the way, do you have access to a Linux computer? Linux has absolutely no problem recognizing Android (Linux based). Also, I'm not 100% sure if you will get any computer to recognize it via ADB without having USB debugging checked off in Developer Options.

_______________________________________

Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Stock Rom & Kernel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ripley30:
Titanium Backup (ROOT) has a boot to recovery option, that should give you access to adb and/or fastboot.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
He can't get past the lock screen password. Read the OP. Sorry to be too blunt.

_______________________________________

Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Stock Rom & Kernel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TwinAdk:
If it's on the lock screen, can you get it on any wlan? Unsecured that it automatically connects to? If so, you can install apps via your browser in Google play. Given that the Google account on the phone is accessible from the browser.. That could open doors...

Kind Regards

TwinAdk

- Via the premium XDA HD app
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
That won't work either. To install apps from the browser, the OP will have to be signed in from the former user's email that is registered with the phone. However, the owner no longer remembers which email is linked to the phone.

_______________________________________

Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE

Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel

Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2

Rooted, Stock Rom & Kernel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lay-z beatz:
thanks everyone for your help. I fixed it

Sent fromy PC36100 using xda app-developers app
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vebulous:
I wanted something more... "official" looking but not static and not looping. There are only a few looping animations I like.

Based on a very smart suggestion from kevinrocksman, I made an extra version that's more optimized (cut the number of images in half and halfed the framerate).

Plus side: half the filesize. Slight downside: not as buttery smooth as my original incarnation, but still very good.

NOTE: Filesize is average. 3.91MB

Download Link:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/46yv2jcahoklmqd/gn2-progressbar_optimized_v2.zip

Original incarnation with boatload of frames. Use this if you don't care about filesize and want buttery goodness.

CAUTION: Filesize is pretty big. 7.82MB

Download Link:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1c4s8ofc89x7mtb/gn2-progressbar2_optimized.zip

The "progress bar" starts at ~17 seconds (27% for me) since thats the amount of time it takes for the boot splash screen (the static SGN2 logo) to load.

After that, each frame denotes +1 px of the bar. There's a total of 462 frames. That equals 462 separate PNG's (this is the reason of the huge filesize). I have the framerate set to 10fps by default, since my note 2 takes about 1:30 to boot (i know, very slow, but I have over 300 apps installed and some other garbage) If you have a snappier boot up time, adjust the framerate to a higher number until the bar "progresses" at the desired rate. Like I said, this is a "progress bar", but you'll have to calculate the progress manually.

once you have is set, I guarantee you it'll be smoooooth as butter. It looks very nice and not too outlandish. I made it for myself, but figured I'd share it with the world.

EDIT: Added a new version. Half the frames, half the framerate, half the filesize,

Have fun.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] psycho4us4:
Nice
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] sino8r:
I like this idea and will give 'er a try. I have a ridiculous amount of apps and scripts so this might give me something to stare at and ***** while rebooting lol!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kevinrocksman:
..ok 1 quick question, why is it 400+ images?, u could cut that in half and it would still be smooth
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vebulous:
true. but it'd only be half as smooth. Plus, it doesn't strain the system that much.

This is a good idea, however; and I am going to make it so.

UPDATE: I made one. It's not as smooth. Maybe because i've been staring at this thing for so long. I'll still upload it though. It does speed up boot-time by a couple of seconds.

Again, thanks for the suggestion.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kevinrocksman:
couldnt u get rid of the extra black on the bottom? That might make it a tad smaller also
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vebulous:
The extra black acts as padding. If i get rid of it, the "Samsung Galaxy Note II" text wont align up with the boot splash.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kevinrocksman:
ooh i see what you did there. clever one :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ytj87:
Where are these unzipped to?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] vebulous:
You don't unzip them. You have to put them in a folder...just cant remember the exact location of the filder (need root explorer)

I use ROM Toolbox to do the heavy lifting for me. I point it to the downloaded file, and hit "install" it does the rest.

Found it: Put the zip in /system/media

sorry, I failed to mention, once you choose the version you want (they look the same, just filesize that's different), you copy it to

/system/media

then you rename your current bootanimation.zip to bootanimation.zip.old(or however you rename a backup)

Then

rename

the file you copied there (in this case gn2-progressbar2_optimized.zip) to bootanimation.zip
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PamelaGirl:
Hello,

Will this work on Stock 4.1.2 ROM?

T.I.A.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] psycho4us4:
Yes for sure
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] PamelaGirl:
Hmmmmm....I keep trying but it doesn’t seem to be working.

I have properly renamed the file and set permission.