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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ph0enix_216:
Good day all,

I recently picked up a Tracfone ZTE Valet on Amazon for $50. It runs JellyBean 4.1.1, and for a low end phone, is pretty good. However, there are a few things that defenetly need to get tweaked out on it, such as the audio and the removal of ZTE's bloatware. Root methods such as bin4ry's root method, poot,z4root, and others have been tried but don't work. Any ideas out there?

Thanks in advance! :)

--Ph0enix_216--
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aliesz:
WHAT DOES ART AND DALVIK EXPERSSIONS MEAN IN THE NEW 4.4 ROMS?:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrgnex:
Please do some reading and maybe googling: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=art+and+dalvik+explained
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yashade2001:
ART is a new app runtime. It's more powerful than dalvik but it can't run all apps currently.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] isajoo:
So after reading up and please correct me if I'm wrong, seems like ART is simply replacing dalvik "cache" with completely unzipping the APK files to the storage memory during install so no need for cache or virtual machines, but each app will take longer to install and may require additional storage.

Henceforth Android apps should load/run as fast/er as iOS/WP apps, regardless of phone/tablet CPU/RAM specs.

I think it's just a method to end(slowdown) piracy likely by implementing encrypted serial ID's to every APK install.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Culex316:
ART doesn't "unzip" the "cache" from the APK files, but rather "compile" them into native code onto the device (which takes up more space but starts much more quickly).

Also, ART is still in an alpha/experimental stage, so it remains to be seen just how well it will improve app start-up time (although some benefits are already noticeable).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hhwong:
AFAIK, ART stands for Android Run Time (yeah, lame, i know).

ART simply compiles the apk during installation where dalvik compiles it as you load the app into memory. So ART will take up more space on your device, less load on cpu, thus being more battery friendly....less load on memory too i believe, although i am not too sure on that one....

dalvik on the other hand, might need to recompile the app everytime you load it back into memory, causing more load to cpu and thus, more battery drain.

speaking of which, is there any rom using ART atm? I am still waiting for the official CM11, kinda waiting for them to fix all the glitches and bugs. But is there any rom enabled ART already?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nephilim:
I am currently running swordrune's Unofficial CM11 build on ART, I have been for almost 2 weeks with no reboots, lockups or app force closes. The rom is rock solid. The only issues left are the graphical glitch on the screenshot preview (which does not affect the actual screenshot) and the black screen on panoramic camera mode. Other than that this rom is 100% perfect, every app I have works fine with ART.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aliesz:
Thanks a lot my dear friends
[Other Tools & General Discussion] masChmagic:
Hi guys.

I need some help or instructions.

I have in my Asus an app that is good, but always crashes. This is a system app called Asus MyLibrary, or Asus Reader.

This doesn't happen only to me, but its known to always crash for everybody

http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ashes-every-time-i-try-start-asus-reader.html

http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/applications/26417-my-library-replacement.html

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1155510

The fix to the problem is turn wifi and data off (or turn on Airplane mode), then it will work fine.

Many people think it is because the app tries to connect to Asus servers (which are down) and this crashes the app.

I would like some help on how to disable this seeking of an internet connection within the app, then recompile it, sign it.

But then it is a system app. Can it be installed as a normal app? (My device is not rooted).

I have tried another app that reads the apk, removes permission to access the net, and packages it into a new apk. This apk wouldn't install in my device. Perhaps because the package name is the same still. I tried modifying the package name (com.asus.reader) to something else (I called it MyReader, com.android.myreader), recompiled, signed, zip aligned, and it still won't install. (App not installed). Perhaps it is conflicting with the original system app still in the phone?

I have two attachments, one is the original apk from the system folder, and reader-sz.apk is the one i've tried to modify the name and package, then signed, and zipaligned. Did I do something wrong that it won't install in the device?

In summary, there are two questions really.

1) Why doesn't reader-sz.apk install in my device? I've changed the app name and package name in the manifest.xml

2) How do I remove (or disable, or nullify) the app from accessing the internet, from within the app itself? (I think simply removing permissions will still crash it, may need to go into the functions itself, is that even possible?)

Please if anyone can guide me, I think you may help many-many users.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] guest145:
I have a Sprint Galaxy S4 that is rooted on 4.3 MJA with the new Knox loader.

Well when I was going to flash a new rom, I accidentally

flashed is rom ViSiOn-X (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2424442)

for the Galaxy S 4 i9505 models by mistake because I didn't read the simple top part

of the forms nor the file name.

Now I removed that rom by reflashing the stock rom provided here (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2505025)

but my phone now says no signal/searching for signal/emergency calls only,

basically its not finding the network.

So I tired flashing the MJA modem through odin, but no luck.

I've also flashed KT-SGS4-JB4.3-TW kernel (no luck as well)

through recovery to the stock if that means anything.

So now I'm out of ideas and could use anyone knowledge on

this problem.

Thank you for your time.

p.s. I've made a backup previously to all this but when

I restore I still get no signal and FC in a lot of google apps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daniel4653:
Odin stock MJA. You might lose your internal memory so back up anything important.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] dewrust:
I take it you forgot rule number 1

BACKUP

post above is right. you need to odin
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] guest145:
Thank you, I'm going to try this file http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2522810

and see what happens. Thank you again for taking the time to help.

I did make a backup, if you'd fully read my first post

"p.s. I've made a backup previously to all this but when

I restore I still get no signal and FC in a lot of google apps."

But its ok, not reading is what lead me here, and

we all make mistakes that we must learn from ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] dewrust:
sorry I did not read the "p.s."

hope reflashing through odin works
[General Questions and Answers] kom333:
Hello. :)

I have Sony Xperia E running on Jelly Bean (4.1.1) and I want to root it. Over the internet I found some advices how to root Xperia e dual, but I did mistake with SE Xperia neo and I flashed firmware for a similar phone, so I don't want to do that again. I want only the procedure that is 100% efficient because I dont want to mess up again. My model number is C1505 and build number is 11.2.A.13 :)

Regards.
[General Questions and Answers] kom333:
Thank you very much but I have found some advice and I did it and it works well. :victory: :D
[General Questions and Answers] kom333:
I did everything you said and I said that I have root access, like I said in previous post. Today I downloaded an app that requires root access and it said that I cant start the app because I dont have root access. :confused: How is that possible??
[General Questions and Answers] kom333:
Sorry, I meant to reply on other post.
[General Questions and Answers] YJCX:
Hi there :)

seems like you got the answer for your phone :D

Mine is sony xperia E dual c1605 android 4.1.1 build 11.3.A.1.39

Is there any way to do save-rooting for my phone to?

If this related with other's post, would you like to type me the link?

Thx & regards
[General Questions and Answers] kom333:
Ok it was like this...I have found how to root my phone on a completely safe way. That method is called Kingo Android root. You have to download that software and install it on your comp. once when you connect your phone Kingo Android Root will find and install everything that you need to root your phone. Hope it will work. :cool:
[General Questions and Answers] YJCX:
Yow thx for the info :good:

I've checked to the site of Kingo, but my device not listed yet.. Supported Xperia E is model C1504.. not C1605

Any other option bro? :)

thx b4
[General Questions and Answers] kom333:
That is pretty ****ty man. I have assumed that your phone will be supported. Unfortunately I dont know any method that will work, but you can try with some pre-rooted rom and flesh that. My first thought 'd be cyanogenmod but I dont know if your phone is supported or not. You can check that and seek for much info in this link http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Main_Page

:D
[Acer Iconia A500] TurnNBurn:
Hello all. I'm kind of new to the tablet world even though I've owned my A500 for about a year and a half now. I wanted it mostly for writing notes by hand so I can have a shopping list or parts list to sync with my phone for when I'm out and about, however, that hasn't quite panned out and I'm trying to figure out why.

I'm running CM10 custom ROM overclocked. I mention this because I'm wondering what affects the writing style more: the stylus or the tablet's processing capabilities? I find that when I write, there's a lag between when I draw and when a line is displayed. Not a huge lag, but it's there and it affects my writing abilities.

Also, as for stylus choice, what do you guys recommend? Ideally I'd like a fine tip. I have two right now and they both act differently. One is a slightly smaller tip than the other, but bother are quite difficult to write with.
[HTC One X] topcat888:
Hi all,

Can I just check, before I do it, I have a HOX endeavor with CID O2_001 and want to go back to stock in order to sell.

So I have downloaded the following O2 RUU:

RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_O2_UK_1.26.206.2_Radio_1.1204.90.13_release_251230_signed

The phone details are as follows:

C:\fastboot>fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5a

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.36.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 5.1204.162.29

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main: 3.14.206.27

(bootloader) serialno: *****************

(bootloader) imei: *****************

(bootloader) product: endeavoru

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-T30S

(bootloader) modelid: PJ4610000

(bootloader) cidnum: O2___001

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3739mV

(bootloader) devpower: 28

(bootloader) partition-layout: None

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: None

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 2

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

all: Done!

finished. total time: 0.830s

So, would I be correct that all I need to do now is re-lock, wipe and run the RUU..?

Thanks
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
no wont work mate, you need at least a ruu starting with 3.14 or use a stock nandroid backup
[HTC One X] topcat888:
Hi again Mr Hofs..! :)

Thanks for the reply, I'm guessing there aren't any RUU O2_001 / 3.14's around..? I have searched...?

I thought the RUU method might be easier way to get back to stock, I have 2 phones to do, so wanted the easiest way to achieve it...

I'll use the nandroid backup that I have downloaded:

Nandroid Backup 3.14.206.27 CID O2__001

So, just to check the order:

Re-lock

Wipe

Send Nandroid backup to phone using Fastboot

When do I send the boot.img and recovery.img across..? Or do I at all..?

Anything I've missed out..?

:)
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Do this :

1: flash the recovery.img from the nandroid backup (in the backup folder)

2: flash the boot.img from the nandroid backup (in the backup folder)

3: enter recovery and perform a FULL wipe

4: mount the sdcard as a usb diskdrive and UNPACK the nandroid backup to the corresponding folder (usually all in the rar or zip)

5: restore the nandroid backup

6: flash back the stock 3.14 recovery

7: relock the bootloader

done
[HTC One X] topcat888:
Cheers mate, I'll follow them to the tee..!

:)
[HTC One X] topcat888:
Sorry Mr Hofs, just one, well two questions:

4: mount the sdcard as a usb diskdrive and UNPACK the nandroid backup to the corresponding folder (usually all in the rar or zip)

I'm not sure what you mean 'Unpack' the nandroid backup to the corresponding folder... From where to where and which corresponding folder..?

6: flash back the stock 3.14 recovery

Again, I'm not sure what 'Flash Back' means in this context, why do you need to 'Flash Back' when you have just installed the nandroid backup in the step before..?

:(
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
4: if you downloaded a nand from xda you have to unpack it because they are all packed with a zipping program

6: the recovery in the nand is a custom one, and if you want to be able to update the phone you need the HTC stock recovery
[General Questions and Answers] oneyedmonkey:
I was trying to find out if the Google play edition s4 4.4 ota stock rom is compatible with all other galaxy s4's. Wasn't sure if there was a difference in hardware enough for it to have problems.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] 1-0-1:
So I want to buy my 9 year old son a Nexus 7 after seeing how he uses my computer for his project research, school math challenges, etc. I also see the value of buying him appropriate books on Amazon as he has a requirement to read at least 20 minutes a day. Furthermore I also noticed how he takes our mobile devices, takes photos and experiments with various filters (to a point the mother uses one of his creation as her profile picture). That is the innocent and good side of things ....

I however cannot see any build in parental control functionality in Android that will assist me in keeping it as clean as possible in terms of content visibility on the Play Store, Internet browsing and managing time.

What are my options? I am willing to pay extra if needed if there is something a parent has used successfully.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] z0phi3l:
I think you can create for him a limited profile, but being that I'm not sure, my youngest is 17
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] 1-0-1:
I cannot seem to find anything in that regard - this is very sad. I was hoping I can give him a Android based device but there seem to be no parental control function on Android (never mind anything build in). I keep on snooping around ...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] 1-0-1:
One of the problems I also cannot seem to find anything is because I am using CM11 on my Samsung S3 which does not have the multi-user functionality (not to be confused with profiles).

http://asia.cnet.com/how-to-set-up-parental-controls-for-android-62222756.htm basically sums it up. So in other words I have to stay stock with 4.3 > otherwise I loose out.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Cares:
There are Users or Profiles or something like that in Kit Kat. I don't have my tablet with me so I can't direct you how to do it. But yes you can make one for "Son's Name" and he can only access specific apps.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] 1-0-1:
If I buy the Nexus 7 will I be able to upgrade to a official build of 4.4 or do I have to grab a custom ROM?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Joppykid:
Should be no problem getting the OTA at this point.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] zormic:
I am pasting the question from another forum which interests me as well…

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"Hi all,

when sending sms and you set the setting for ask for delivery notice on you get back the delivery notice but it will only show you the number not the Name.

This is very annoying when you are sending sms to many contacts.

Is there a work around that?. I contacted the poor online support of Imate and one "not-so-tactful" support lady said "this is what it suppose to do" and they cut me off even before asking my next question to them.

what a shame i-mate has such a poor online support."
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] enigma_uk:
Unfortunately I don't think there is. The delivery report comes back from the networks servers with the persons mobile number only. The contact name for that number is stored locally on your phone handset only. What you need is a program that can scan received delivery reports, pull out the number and match it to your contacts database. Far too long winded.

Such a function would probably only benefit someone sending one sms to multiple contacts, then waiting to see who actually received it, so probably not considered by any software developers. :(
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jasonkruys:
never the less, it is still a shortcoming of the Windows Mobile software, as all nokia phones old and new (even the ancient 8210), and sony ericsson phones can do this!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] zormic:
If anybody is still trying to find the solution for this... here it is...

http://www.saman-cz.com/ppc/index.html

SMS Delivery Receipt Fix
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] astage:
Perhaps it's me being dumb, but I couldn't locate a download link on the site.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] mmorisa:
Dear astage,

Everything is there for you to download. Just click the menu of the left and it will give you the download link. A very staright forward link. Just try it again and don't forget to post your finding.

Regards,

morisa
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] zormic:
Depends on your browser I guess... You can get it here, too.

www.freewareppc.com/communication/smsdeliveryreceiptfix.shtml
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] DevM:
i have attached it since the original link is not accessible

damn i didnt realize i bumped the post

sory mods please delete it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] isajoo:
Full screen mode without built-in ROM pie controls

Tablet mode

customizable quick settings

Brightness slider

Flash player APK

BT a2dp

DSP audio

Tasker to launcher music app and max volume when connecting to BT audio

Wi-Fi tether

PGM2/touch control aka LG G2 double tap to wake screen

Lock screen swipe w/5+ shortcuts

Full screen w/pie controls stock web browser

Auto push hotmail via stock email APK

Ad blocker

I'm still running 4.1.2 since all the above features work great for me, but would like to update to 4.4 if it can match them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] agritux:
Wonder! Do you think you are the only one who wants this things?

Hmm :)

Everyone should open new topic for what they want.

After that i will build new special 4.4 roms for everyone.

Maybe i can build 4.5 too.

:)

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] isajoo:
Sorry...

I did test out a couple of ROMs but none seem to list any of the additional features, most just list the bugs.

So was just wondering if anyone knew of any.

LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AndyYan:
PIE? Use LMT Launcher for now.

Tablet mode? None.

Quick Settings? CM11.

Brightness slider? I don't know.

Flash player? DAFUQ WHY DON'T YOU INSTALL IT YOURSELF

BT A2DP? I don't know.

DSP audio? CM11.

Tasker? AGAIN WHY DON'T YOU INSTALL IT AND EXPERIMENT YOURSELF

WiFi Tether? USB Tether seems fine, but many reports hotspot as broken.

PGM? Flash [MENTION=4544860]osm0sis[/MENTION]' Franco.

Lock screen shortcuts? CM11 and maybe SlimKat.

Full screen in stock browser? It's already there.

Auto push mail? I don't know.

AD blocker?!?! 3RD PARTY APPS INSTALL THEM YOURSELF!!

Problem?

Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] isajoo:
Thanks for the info...

Running CM11 ROM.

I'll just live without tablet/extended mode for now, editing the LCD density in build.prop to 268 helped make the text/icons smaller for more screen real estate.

Only minor bug I've found so far is the stock browser crashes when trying to select pull down menu built into certain websites.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] isajoo:
Looks like I'll just have to stick to my current 4.1.2 ROM setup if what I've just read is true, that Google completely removed tablet mode coding from 4.4+ KitKat android OS.

Only hope now is if a Dev finds a method to some how bring it back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adellon92:
Get a 4.3 P.A.C man ROM, it has all the features you could ever need from a custom ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] isajoo:
I might give it another go, but all the 4.2/4.3+ custom ROM's I've tested out have had some sort of issues.

+ I honestly dislike the silly square quick tiles layout update after 4.2+ and the lock screen widgets.

Eg.

I'd need:

Tablet mode without any extra zoom/fit screen icons on status/nav bar

Stock browser that doesn't crash with full screen quick controls enabled

Extended desktop without the built in PIE controls, need straight date/time/battery info not the silly sideways info

Brightness bar present on quick toggles that's adjustable without it disappearing after first attempt as are the other toggles(Wi-Fi/torch/rotate/GPS/AP)

See-through lock screen w/min. 5 app swipe ring shortcuts while still displaying date/time/alarm/battery info.

Etc...

LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adellon92:
You just seem to be over thinking it, P.A.C man is a great ROM, and if you want to try a4.4 ROM, I'd suggest using CM-remix, a brilliant ROM with numerous features
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] isajoo:
Over thinking???

But I've had all those features for over a year on 4.1.2, so I don't see why they can't be had on the latest ROM's.

I'll test out CM-remix this evening, looks promising since it looks to have the most features rich 4.4 ROM to date.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adellon92:
Exactly my point, CM-remix is highly feature based! And for any additional features, you have the xposed module!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AndyYan:
It's just that Google decided to change their UI and system design language, to make it simple and streamlined, and I think I love that.

Seeing your screenshots reminds me of some Gingerbread elements (e.g. non-Holo icons, super-big icons, rounded corners...) and having been spoiled by the "awesomeness" of 4.4, I actually feel very uncomfortable looking at those OVERLY customized experience.

Again, personal experience, YMMV...

Sent from Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE @ CM11
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nephilim:
Mods, you can go ahead and delete this thread now.

Seriously though, these type of threads are against the rules of XDA, if you want certain features then find roms that contain them yourself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] isajoo:
Looks like we have a winner!

CM-remix has won my vote.

Running w/ART enabled which also works with:

apex launcher

PGM2

Only a couple issues:

Under settings selecting storage tab crashes settings

When Google now is enabled selecting any search results crashes stock browser on launch (w/full screen browser mode)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] n0ve:
S p a m. Use xposed. Peace
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adellon92:
Just clear data app/settings

Should solve most settings crash issues
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slif24:
Except for lock screen ring, I recommend you Paranoid Android. Not at the moment, because it's on beta and the majority of those features are being rewritten from scratch. But Halo, Pie and Hybrid are the best features, and the new versions will be even better. PA Pie are the best. In new version they also included a QuickSettings2.0 that are so good and Transparent LockScreen is blurred to protect your privacy (I remember that blurred is configurable). Also included Immersive Mode like others.

At least, be updated about their job and when they launch a release with the rest of their features.

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