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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eksasol:
Why don't you ask him personally?

Toolkit being safe or not depends on who you ask. It could cause problems and sometimes it's better to learn to flash the device manually. For some its better to use toolkit since they can potentially cause more problems doing something wrong manually. If you want to flash the factory firmware manually, the instructions are in these steps: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2010312

If you install the factory image from here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images, then its the official Google firmware. However, these OTA packages are original as well: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2145848. To tell if other third party custom roms are safe, I don't program myself, but reliable ones are open source and have the sources available to the public that you can use to compile yourself. You can use hash checking to make sure if a file is original, Google gives you the hash values for their downloads.

The screenshot shows you are running stock Android 4.3 with stock kernel. However a device need to run an "odexed version of the stock rom" and stock recovery too to receive updates. If the toolkit installed the factory firmware for you, then you have everythig stock and is good to go to receive the updates.

No, a better way would be to flash the factory firmware of 4.4 when it become available, which would wipe everything in the process. It's always possible for phones to have spywares if you know how to exploit it, no software are impenetrable. For example, the seller could have installed a virus that stay in your system that lives through factory resets and use it to tell your exact location, phone information, record audio or take pictures of you. I use this myself, see: Cerberus (Nothing as drastic compared to what Google or Apple does however.) However, if you have flashed the factory image then it would wipe out programs like Cerberus.

But before being too worried about malwares, I suggest reading this article on Android malware: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...at-001-of-apps-evade-defenses-and-harm-users/. To stay safe, just make sure to download apps from the PlayStore. Android have the ability to sideload app, don't utilize it if you are concerned. Even if you do sideload, if the phone have Google services installed, the "Verify apps" feature will ask to scan it before installing.

For many technical reasons and depending on usages and scenarios I believe its much safer to root than being unroot, but this will lead to other discussions. (Root may be required to catch and prevent exploits or close security holes that affect unrooted devices. It's down to how you use it. Aside from the UAC checking, most people who use Windows computer runs it fully rooted without knowing.)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] isak888:
Very much thanks for your post! Appriciated that you are taking time to reply.

When it comes to why I don't "ask him personally", well, if I myself developed a malicious software I would obviously not tell people it is?

When I write safe, by safe I mean free from harmful or hidden software, not safe as in bricking. I've already used the toolkit and flashed the factoryimage I downloaded myself from google, my concern was if the toolkit in some way could add harmful code when the firmware was flashed.

An "odexed version of the stock rom" is not enough to be sure the phone is fine if I interpret you correctly? Since you are saying that recieving OTA 4.4 is no guarantee that the rom, bootloader, recovery, etc is completly googlish? Guess I will consider to flash 4.4 manually then when it's out, ill be reading the thread. Thanks alot!

How do I tell if Im running stock recovery?

I've never installed anything from outside google play, and pretty much every app are from trusted sources with millions of downloads. Atleast if facebook and instagram are to be trusted ;)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eksasol:
You need to understand this is XDA Developers, a community that share open source ideas, not a warez site, you've been a member for a while to know this. The community and moderators do their best to check uploads for harm, in the end of the day still your choice to use the toolkit or install something, and to do research on it (reading through the thread).

Since you are able to use the toolkit to install factory firmware, KitKat firmware image is already available, so I suggest you flash it instead of waiting for the OTA. Generally a clean install have less issues than OTA updates.
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] Torman19:
How to OFF stupid and enyojing Voice on google serch?? thanks on help...

AVD dark moon - xperia j :)
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] KDB223:
Hey there! I can't really get your question.

But if you meant to turn off voice responses(speech output) , follow these steps -

Goto Settings > Language and input > Voice Search > Speech Output, and select Handset-free only. I know this won't completely turn it off, but is fine if you don't use a hands-free (atleast most of the time)
[Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E] Torman19:
This is it... Tnx

AVD dark moon - xperia j :)
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] billy198:
Hi there, I just tried to have a big storage upgrade for my XDAIIMini two weeks ago, and it worked!

Afterwards I've changed the ROM to CHT version of O2 Asia XDAIIMini with big storage, and it also worked!

Now, I want to change it back to the original ROM with big storage, then a strange problem appear:

I've edited the ROM correctly, and let the Magician download the ROM from SD. After 100% downloading, it showed

"Downloading failed. Check sum failed"

Then I tried to restore the original ROM without big storage, and it could download the whole ROM.

Now I can just restore the original ROM but not upgrade to Big storage.

Does anyone know what happened?

Any ideas? Thanks.

Billy.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] pmquan:
when u restore from BS->Normal u will have

Lost /storage.

Resolution:

Back to BS, fill ur bigstorage /storage with 8-10MB (over 7MB) of data.

Then flash to ShipRom. your /storage will be back :)
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] oltp:
Hi billy198,

The message "Downloading failed. Check sum failed" is very usual after a sd-flash. Just reset & see what happens, most of the time it boots normally. If you don't trust it get a shipped-rom to restore to defaults. & fill your storage over 7MB apparently that works. Wish I knew that 3 months ago, when I had that problem.

Regards, M
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M.KK:
Any one makig to one miu one lewa?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M.KK:
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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] amandeepparmar:
Hello all

Install as normal APK...Open app...Check "Enable"...reboot :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] AA1973:
Did you develop it? Otherwise you have to link and post the proper credits to the developer!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2516913
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Jonny:
Thread closed. Please do not repost others work without giving proper credits.
[LG Optimus G (International)] KostasR:
Sorry for this question but I am kind of confused. Does the e975 have a rgb led like galaxy nexus or not? Can I use lightflow to control it? :)

Sent with my thumbs using Tapatalk 4 Pro
[LG Optimus G (International)] KostasR:
Anybody? :p

Sent with my thumbs using Tapatalk 4 Pro
[LG Optimus G (International)] multi888:
As far as I know...you can't change the LED color in LGOG unlike the Galaxy Nexus.
[LG Optimus G (International)] hasan4791:
Nope....lgog has ly RG LED....also lighflow wont wrk i think..
[LG Optimus G (International)] KostasR:
Thanks for the reply.I saw in a lot of different sites reviews claiming that the led was actually an rgb one, hence my confusion.I'm kind of disappointed though now :D

Sent with my thumbs using Tapatalk 4 Pro
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richard61210:
Hello,

I install this rom, criskelo 1.5 and I put Light Flow Pro, but I can not use it on the rom, and when I run LEDBlinker he told me to uninstall, but how it's done? it is a system APK.

apk message runing ,( Ledblinker pro or lite )

"please uninstall LEDBlinker Lite or other led app first".

thank you sorry for my english
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stresa:
Hello all,

I am one of those people whose Bluetooth keyboard stopped working on my N7 after the update to 4.3.

For anyone else that had this issue and has upgraded to 4.4, is the problem finally fixed?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] McBeul:
Yes, it works perfectly. I tested it with a Logitech keyboard and Swype, it finally recognizes even german characters like Ä, Ö or Ü :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stresa:
Awesome news, thanks !!! :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ezekial:
I never tested this on 4.3, but I reconnected by BT keyboard and this morning and it was working fine for my 5 second test.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stresa:
I finally got a copy of the 4.4 ota zip and did a sideload. My Bluetooth keyboard does work like a charm again ! Finally !

:D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] youdug:
What about wii remotes?

I seriously went back to 4.1.2 so my wii remote and flash would work again.

I know flash sorta works on 4.4 but it's perfect on 4.1.2.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamid_valad:
wii remote?! what?!

han?! :eek:

can u tell me more?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] straycat:
I can confirm it works.

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] youdug:
Download wiimote controller.

Google how to connect wii remote to nexus 7.

Follow the instructions :beer:

It only works on 4.1.2 and earlier tho.

Thats why i went back to 4.1.2 and asking if it works on 4.4 because they changed something with bluetooth that broke the ability to connect to wii remotes in 4.2 i believe.

What are you confirming? The keyboard?

Sent from my LG-LS980
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khaytsus:
Nope, wiimote controller still gives the same "no route to host" error it's given since 4.2 on the latest KK.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] straycat:
Sorry. Yes, keyboard.

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 4
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Giveer:
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuu............

Why is this such a task? To either fix or to develop for? It was almost two years ago that I was using a wiimote with the same phone I have now, the only difference is the software, the hardware is perfectly capable... So disappointing.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kpa2727:
You have to be rooted I believe or you get no route to host even on 4.1 so i'd like a rooted KitKat use to try for giggles again with the wiimote app. from all the research I pull it's not fixed. something about the stack missing the ability to accept pairless devices. It's killing me too I built custom wiimote controllers for android and only way to use them on 4.3 is a annoying CSR dongle with OTG.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meltz14:
I haven't been able to get it to work on my SGS3 running CM11. However, I heard rumors of this app (Uh, can't post links. Search the play store for "USB/BT Joystick Center GOLD") working. I'm going to try the demo version of it when I get home this evening.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Odenknight:
The "USB/BT Joystick Center Gold" has a free version that you can install to test and see if the paid version will work on your device as-is, or if you will need to order an external dongle to connect to your device. For us NOOK HD/HD+ folks on CM10.1 and higher, we might as well abandon the WiiMotes... for now.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VanMuc:
Well..i don't believe we have to abandon them..i just use MultiRom with a 4.1.2 rom..and when i want to play games..i just boot up that rom:)then everything is geeewwwddd:):)
[Samsung Galaxy Star] insomaniacdev:
I want to know what happened to my star after flashing different coubtry firmware. Is it okay or if it is okay then what benefits i will get over our contry firmware. Plz help. :thumbup::what:
[Samsung Galaxy Star] ironman38102:
I dont know what benefits u get after flashing a different region firmware but the disadvantage is that the languages are available that the country uses(english is ofcourse there in every firmware)

Its Going to be LEGEND--wait for it--DARY!-Barney Stinson(How I Met Your Mother)
[Samsung Galaxy Star] insomaniacdev:
Obviously i uses english only... so i have listened that russian get the ota uprates most early. So is it safe.. i mean what avout carrier which i use
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kim00000:
Hello...I've recently installed MIUI ROM 3.11.1 for my HTC Desire S (Saga) device. But I had a problem with the Arabic fonts in several programs (i.e: Adobe Reader), the letters were displayed as empty squares or nothing at all. I had the same problem on my computer running Linux (Fedora 17) but solved it by copying MS Core TrueType Fonts from my windows operating system to the fonts directory. I tried to do the same on my HTC Desire S and placed some Arabic TrueType fonts in the /system/fonts directory but the problem was not solved. So I tried to change /system/etc/fallback_fonts.xml and I think I did something wrong which made my device in a boot loop now.

The question is: Can I restore that file (/system/etc/fallback_fonts.xml) via CWM from a zip file? I will unpack the zip file of the ROM and repack it with just that file (/system/etc/fallback_fonts.xml) and then install it via CWM Recovery. Is this possible? Is there a certain way to repack it so that CWM can read and install it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demkantor:
Probably just dirty flashing the ROM (don't wipe anything) will give you the same results

But yes you can make your own, you will just need to make your own updater-script and resign then flash

Plenty of tutorials how to do this, if you look in xda university there is one I made there as well

Read through this and if you have further questions ask in there and I'll help
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dailydR1ver:
I have been trying to update my Netgear PTV3000 (miracast) for three days now since I got my N5 but the support site seems to be down. Anyone update their's recently and still have the file laying around? The latest firmware is 2.4.26 I beleive.

http://support.netgear.com/product/PTV3000

^maybe someone in a different region can get to it
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smayonak:
Latest firmware update:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/170887/PTV3000_V2.4.26.sbin

Mine worked on an older firmware, 2.2.12, although it wouldn't stream HD audio/video without serious stuttering choppiness.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amdultra:
Hi , i encounter error with flashing cyanoged based custom rom. I m on JB 4.1.2 neatromlite and kernel speedmod JB

always get error on buildprop, error 7 on cwm

please help
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hansonchen:
The file is corrupted. Check the md5
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhavstech:
ur zip would be corrupt download again n check md5
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stonedpsycho:
What version of CM is it your trying to flash?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amdultra:
sorry for late answer , i try to clean my rom using nuke script and it solve the problem
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewwright:
Flash latest philz kernel and try again. Cwm needs updating on error status 7.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] protoism:
Has anyone actually received kit kat update yet?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ridakludba:
No I don't have receive Kitkat :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] asimons81:
Me want candy!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] amroman2006:
I don't received it , but i flashed the OTA
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] littleromeo:
I never get the OTA updates on first day.

So, I just flashed it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] kbboykin:
Still waiting here in NoVA. I have gotten them much faster in the past! :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] dakunclear:
Same cause we are all impatient lol
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] modelman1968:
I'm concerned because my OTA won't allow me to "check now" for updates. It says the last check was October 27th. Is that normal?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] pgzerwer:
Wonder if they expect everyone to sideload it. Once or twice after I tapped check for updates the button stayed blue for a little while before saying up to date, but I am trying hard to let this be the first device I've had since the og droid to run an OTA update the natural way.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] tokuzumi:
Haven't received the notification yet. I was going to sideload it, got into the bootloader, but everytime I would type in:

adb sideload filename.zip

It would just send me to a list of all adb commands. I thought it was because I needed the most recent version of the SDK, but I was getting the same message after downloading the most recent version. Also, I can't get my Nexus 7 back into recovery. I power it off, hold down vol up, vol down and power, but it just sits at a blank screen (not lit at all). I can hear my computer make the sounds when a USB device is attached, but nothing is registered.

I'm just going to wait for the official notification.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] onesolo:
Don't get it, how difficult for them to have OTA for everyone?!?!

We are talking about a company that has google, gmail, etc services that drives trillions/zillions of tera, mega and so on bytes every minute or so!!!

Is it hard to open up the pipes for everyone at the same time?!?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Guardsix:
Not in South Texas!

I'm in San Antonio, TX. Haven't received anything yet! Wonder what's taking so long? :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] xu_c:
not yet. :-[
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] LoopDoGG79:
First, check if your device is seen, by typing "adb devices"

If it is, you can go into recovery by typing "adb reboot recovery" If on stock recovery, you will need to go into adb sideload mode. Once in recovery, press and hold the power button, then press and hold the up button. Let go of the power button, and it should show you the menu. With the vol buttons, navigate to the option to adb sideload. Select it with the power button. For convenience, the OTA file should be in the same folder as the adb.exe file is at, that way all you will need to do at this point is type "adb sideload <filename.zip>" If you are on Windows 8.1, you might have issues with the device being seen in recovery /sideload mode. I made a post describing how to fix this in the KitKat discussion thread.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Vallerino WR:
Nothing in Italy for the moment.... I think we have to wait for long time here:(.....

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 usando XDA Premium HD app
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Nielli:
Nothing in Belgium at the moment. How can they take so long pff.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] powerarmour:
Nothing in the UK yet...:o
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] hagensieker:
I'm in Japan at a US Military Base and the OTA never showed on my device up to yesterday after going back to full stock. I flashed the OTA zip file.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Menslee:
Same at Hungary :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] anwedr:
No update yet either, but like most I sideload the ota. A Google search lead me to reddit to solve my flashing issues lol.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] SCHIHI:
I bought a XDA mini (MDA compact) , The Problems is that the Device is German and I Speak and Read FRENCH, Could someone walk me through to change it to FRENCH, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aSpirit81:
Please guys,can someone give me tutorial how to due clean install wp8 europe ?

thx
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dazza9075:
Go to settings, about, reset
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aSpirit81:
i mean flash official rom from pc...
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] altintx:
Haven't done it, but http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2515453
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aSpirit81:
have htc 8x in the list ?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Nicolasgagnon:
Bought this batterie and case combo from ZeloLemon on ebay. I can't post the link because I don't have 10 posts, the kit cost 39.99 US$

Just search on Ebay and you'll find it. Anyway, this batterie is amazing, I am a heavy user and the battery last me for about 2 and a half days! The case that come with it fits perfectly and feels good in hands. Just tought I'll let you guys know! :D

Ps: with the case on, the phone is a little less dans the double of the thickness it used to be and feels a bit heavier but it still fits in a pocket!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Nicolasgagnon:
More infos

Shipping was very fast and the battery have a 180 days warranty!

If you guys have more questions feel free to ask!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] johnny crapple:
There is a whole thread about it already http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2295301
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Nicolasgagnon:
Ah didn't saw it thanks I'll go post a good reviews in the thread you mentionned
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mentslake:
7500mah it look's like a brick. to big:eek:
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srulamen:
Hello everyone,

I replace the touch panel on my memo pad smart 10 and the touch panel didnt work.

I understand that this model of tablet have several models of touch panels.

How can i update the firmware on the touch panel pcb to support my new touch panel?

Thaks
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vadimbrk:
Updating the firmware won't help. Currently, there is no firmware that can be flashed to make it work again.

Where you from?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srulamen:
so what can I do?

I need to replace to another one?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vadimbrk:
There always a possibility that the new touchscreen is defected....

Are they the same versions/revisions ?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srulamen:
yes rev.4
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vadimbrk:
Shouldn't be a problem. Try a different digitizer.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srulamen:
The one that I bought is rev.4

The on that was installed on my device was 69.10I27.T01
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vadimbrk:
As I mentioned earlier, there is no firmware that you can flash to make it work. Buy a 69.10I27.T01 digitizer.

If you live in Israel I may help with a digitizer.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srulamen:
Yes I'm from Israel how you can help me?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vadimbrk:
Give me a call tomorrow

http://masahim.co.il/צור_קשר

I can make your touch work again.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] turalo:
Well actually there is!!, I understand that you are a good JEW seller :)))))) selling your digitizers, but there are hundreds of posts online in Russian language, where people did the same, and it didnot work, so they found some work around with software and make it work.

I know this is an old post, but for those who is searching and reading this, there is a solution. I have same problem now, repaired this model for somebody, but didnot work, so I'm searching it, and now searching the firmware, unfortunately, most files from forums are removed cause models was 5-6 years old, but there is hope :)

the biggest problem is nobody has the original second version of this digitizer. so there is only one solution, finding the firmware.
[General Questions and Answers] giuliob:
Would I still get OTA updates after I root or unlock bootloader or install a recovery on the Nexus 5?

thanks in advance
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evronetwork:
Are there any benefits in updating the HBOOT?

My HBOOT->system info:

ACE PVT ENG S-OFF

HBOOT-0.85.2007 (PD9810000)

MICROP-0438

RADIO-26.17.14.11_M

eMMC-boot

Oct 11 2010, 12:44:14

P.S. I've read somewhere that hboot should not be touched and once you update it you cannot go back, but what exactly does the HBOOT do? roms do this, radios do that, hboot ..just boot the phone? :P
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bananagranola:
Just boots phone. Flashing a new one doesn't do anything.