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[General Topics] Estel37:
This is not the first time Microsoft does an ad to bash a rival rather than to push their own products, and they are not the first ever to do it, look at Apple ads from the 80s.
[General Topics] IIDr0iDJuNkiEII:
Instead of bashing Google they should take that time, money and resources to make windows 8.2... Hopefully they'll do better with Windows 9.:D
[General Topics] LaurenceGough:
If you can't beat them, keep trying to shoot them down. How very unprofessional Microsoft.

Feel free to advertise your product but don't talk dirty about others, trying to make new phrase words etc, look at how many people talk about "binging it" yes, that's right, no one... Apple is just as bad with their adverts.
[General Topics] DryEagle:
i agree that they shouldn't bash google...

but...

think about this...

do you really want the same guys who think up ads like that, to instead work on the next version of windows? i'd rather they keep making ads if it keeps them away from doing anything on the OS :laugh:
[General Topics] IIDr0iDJuNkiEII:
Fair point...:laugh:
[General Topics] joshua.henry:
I think any kind of ad campaign like this is really stupid... Grow up marketing team - be original.
[General Topics] choji7:
I think a lot of companies try to pull off what apple did with their windows attack ads a few years ago (the "i'm a mac and i'm a pc" ones). Those ads were quite successful for Apple. Now when companies try to attack google or apple, not only are they not successful, but I almost feels like it back fires on them.
[General Topics] gc84245:
At least Apple was a little more tasteful with their ads. Microsoft just looks vicious.
[General Topics] Vedant_shetty:
the ad would probably decrease windows sales rather than increase it
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Blockerville:
I am an idiot.

Today I decided I would play around with some different ROMs. All was going well. I was becoming adept at flashing, booting, restoring, repeat.

All the ROMs I had tried up to this point were 4.3. I decided to go with something different. I installed OmniRom, which went okay, other than the fact it wouldn't recognize WiFi signals.

As any modern-day geek would do, I took to Google. I found a pretty promising solution that had me flash a firmware zip. This the point at which I made my mistake. As I should have remembered, firmware is DEVICE SPECIFIC. I did not bother to look at what device it was for as I had included "2013 Nexus 7" in my Google search.

The zip I flashed was for the Oppo Find 5. Facepalm.

My device will now not boot at all. I have tried charging for an hour or two from a computer, then a wall charger. The computer does not recognize the device. I've tried every possible button combination to get into recovery, fastboot, normal boot, etc. None have worked.

Anyone have any ideas?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Muikkuman:
What kind of firmware was it? Bootloader?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Blockerville:
It was just firmware to help with network, called "modem-4.1.zip"
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] MartCLEANRFr:
I was able to experience a HARD BRICK myself but it was because I flashed a 4.3.1 update on top of a 4.3 once which led me to go into the TWRP recovery and delete my SYSTEM AND INTERNAL STORAGE by accident.

Don't fret my friend. If you're experiencing the supposed HARD BRICK I experienced before (wherein it does not turn on at all), all you have to do is this:

- download the WugFresh N7 toolkit and look for a thread/try to discover how to unbrick your device using that. (they have a specific option for that actually; THANK YOU WUGFRESH)

- download the necessary factory image of your choice and binaries from this page (courtesy of google https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images)

- You will see a button for at the WugFresh toolkit with instructions on how to unbrick your thing.

Hit thanks if this helps and if you have any more questions, feel free to reply
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Blockerville:
There's an option for a soft-bricked device (will turn on, just stuck in a bootloop). However, I don't see the option for a hard-bricked device.

Anyway, I'll try the soft-bricked solution and see if that works.

EDIT: Yep, doesn't seem to be working. It requires the tablet to be in Fastboot mode, which I cannot get into, because the tablet will not boot at all.

Which option did you use to unbrick your tablet?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Blockerville:
Still no luck. Any ideas?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] lapocompris:
Did you try to start into bootloader ?

Nexus off, press volume buttons and power simultaneously.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Blockerville:
Yes, I tried that multiple times.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] lapocompris:
You could try to download the factory image (https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images), extract the files into the adb platform-tools folder, open a command window and run flash-all.bat
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Blockerville:
I will try that. However I do not think it will work, considering the tablet will not boot, so adb will probably not work.

But it's worth a try.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Blockerville:
Yeah doesn't work. adb doesn't see the Nexus.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Blockerville:
Just an update -- sending in the tablet to SquareTrade as I purchased an extended warranty. However I only have $60 coverage at the moment because I already had the screen repaired. If they can't repair it, I'll be getting $60 to put toward buying a new Nexus. I hope all goes well :fingers-crossed:.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] antypas:
So, Nexus devices aren't unbrickable after all?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] prstorero:
They usually are, but if you jack up the boot loader then you're done for.

prshosting.org
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] lapocompris:
Hey Blockerville,

Have you tried this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2381582 ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] met97:
Hey guys... i have almost the same problem. I have hard-bricked my nexus 7.

I can go to the Bootloader, but i'm not able to make the pc see the device. I tried installing usb drivers in all the ways, but when in the terminal i go in the sdk directory, and i write "adb devices", it doesn't see anything.......

Is there a way to solve this problem..?

Thanks in advances.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] mdamaged:
While in bootloader mode, try:

fastboot devices

...not adb devices.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] met97:
IT WORKS!

Writing the command "fastboot devices" it sees the device. Now what should i do? I just want to wipe all, reinstal the recovery and flash the factory image... What command i have to write?

PS: Currently recovery doesn't work, for that i need to reinstall it..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] mdamaged:
Whoa, whoa, I can't tell you what to do next until I know what you've already done, or didn't do.

Please answer the following:

Did you get the correct factory image? <-- very very important

What device do you have (FLO or DEB), I'll assume you know for sure you have the Nexus 7 2013 and NOT the Nexus 7 2012 model.

Which image did you download (so I can check). FLO is wifi, DEB has the LTE.

You do know it will revert your device to like how you got it? So make backups if possible. (you can edit the batch file and remove the -w to prevent wiping).

The following is for when you make sure you have everything right, do not do the following if you are not sure, you should answer those questions above first and I will let you know if it is ok to proceed to the stuff below.

You will need at least these files in a directory before you can do it:

From the factory tgz (once unzipped):

bootloader-flo-flo-04.02.img

flash-all.bat

flash-all.sh

flash-base.sh

image-razor-kot49h.zip

And at least these files from the dev kit:

fastboot.exe

You don't need the following for this operation, but it does not hurt:

adb.exe

AdbWinApi.dll

AdbWinUsbApi.dll

If all that checks out and you verified everything is right, you just do:

flash-all.bat

That will flash EVERYTHING, bootloader, recovery, system, data, cache and userdata.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] met97:
Yes, you're right........

Well: i got the right factory image, but, sorry for that, when i was searching a solution for my problem, i have found this thread, and i didn't notice that this is for the 2013 model..... well, i've got the 2012 model. And thank you for asking that........ =S

It is the wifi model...

About the backup... i don't really care about the files, i don't actually need to do a back up.

This files:

can be in a casual directory? Or they should be in the sdk directory?

the command to flash is....?
[Galaxy S 4 General] bloodymackey:
Hi guys, i will share a nice and helpful thread from t-mobile s4 but the thread is also for us using i9500/i9505/ge and ofcourse KT KERNEL.

That thread is not mine, so credits goes to luigibull23 and ktoonsez.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2393708
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] kbatman99:
I have updated ma MDA with the tmobile software.

the MDA pro operates ok.

But when I connect it to the windows xp pc for sync my xp pc crashes with a "blue screen"

I cannot sync any more.

Can anybody help.

I have Windows xp with SP2 :(
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] electrodan:
Hi,

is there Kaspersky Antivirus running? i've had the same problem with it.

now I'm running KAV 6 Beta and everything is o.K.

Dirk
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] BlackICE:
also make sure, you have activesync 4.1
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] somboons:
Hi all, Can you run or running LGFMRadio on CM/AOSP or CM11?

I want listen FM radio not via mobile data.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dan9550:
So at the moment im running CM11 unofficial nightlies on my nexus 5. I noticed that that min and max cpu clocks were at something like 1057/1140 or something like that. They also seem to just adjust themselves even if i change them manually they will change themselves to whatever whenever they feel like it. I have never seen this happen on my i9300 or i9000 and was wondering if this is normal or not?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rahulkamath:
Hi

I have a Galaxy S4 , I9500 . Wanted to install a custom rom , have rooted it and installed CWM .

Wanted to know which rom is the safest and best . I want to remove all the bloatware , i would like the google play edition.

Any idea ? where i can download a proper working rom . Most the roms i saw have some issue with camera/wifi/msg/reboot etc.

Please help out

Regards

Rahul
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misterjunky:
re: stable rom

The most stable rom I know of is the Omega rom, it's not only

stable but it has all the bells and whistles anyone would want

in a custom rom.

Good luck!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
Dont give him this advice. Almost every rom there is stable.

There is a reason that these questions are not allowed on XDA because he should just try it for himself.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] penkeerthi:
Try Them Out

I personally found all roms stable, even the CM Beta releases.

However the developers always mention bugs etc. so you should try them out.

I personally ended up installing the stock , installed the xposed framework .
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vishak315:
So far I've tried Foxhound, Wanam Lite and Omega. All TW based. Have to say that all of them were really quite stable. I personally prefer Omega though, it seems to be updated very regularly.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaidev.s:
Stock rom is the most stable rom. Nothing beats it. :thumbup:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rixsta:
Thread Closed

Best Rom threads are not permitted here on XDA, they can be offending to Developers and caused heated debates.

Thank you
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] prith98:
Hi guys,

This is my first post on XDA. Recently, I rooted my HTC one ATT to 4.3 google edition, and everything was fine. However today morning (November 27, 2013) i got a message that said I was able to upgrade to Android 4.4, so I pressed download and install. However, when i went into CWM, it glitched up, and my OS booting screen became green, and wouldn't boot I then decided to download the newest version of Cyanogenmod, since i had it on my SD card. However, CWM then said it was unable to mount the sd card, and then I had no idea what to do. As of right now, whenever i boot into cyanogen mod, it goes into the booting image, and then the phone turns off temporarily, and goes back to the cyanogenmod booting image. And when i try going into recovery, my phone just says "Entering Recovery" and doesn't respond. I've already tried flashing TWRP over CWM via fastboot, but that hasn't worked. I have been phoneless the whole day, and don't know what to do. Please help. :eek:

tl;dr installed 4.4, f'd up phone, recovery and OS not working
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] deathdealerxx:
I believe that you need to flash the stock recovery for the GPE Rom.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] clsA:
NEVER TAKE OTA UPDATE ON CUSTOM RECOVERY !!!

Boot to bootloader / fastboot usb

then run the command

fastboot erase cache

now flash your recovery

fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img

and again fastboot erase cache

next fastboot reboot-bootloader

now try this ->> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2358781
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] janne_oksanen:
When I run "sudo ./fastboot flash recovery ~/Downloads/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img" I get

sending 'recovery' (9184 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.198s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 2.158s

Should I carry on going through the steps?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] clsA:
no you need to download the file again and do a md5 check that the file is not corrupt

and flash again. I would also move the file to the same directory as fastboot
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] janne_oksanen:
I checked the checksum, it matches. Moved the file to the same dir as fastboot, still getting the same error. Also the link to the rest of the instruction is no good, because I don't have s-off and I have HBOOT-1.54.000.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] clsA:
rumrunner works with hboot 1.54

give me the results from fastboot getvar all

and we can try and find you a RUU to flash
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] janne_oksanen:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.54.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.17.3250.14
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.24.401.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: [sorry, not giving out this ;]
(bootloader) imei: [sorry, not giving out this ;]
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__Y13
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4296mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-d16dc66985
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.060s
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] clsA:
[MENTION=2876139]janne_oksanen[/MENTION]

delete sorry you have no recovery

Edit: If you do manage to get twrp flashed try this Guru Reset

http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/guru_reset_m7_2-24-401-8-zip/

I'm sorry but everything i find requires you have s-off or at least custom recovery installed

maybe someone else can help you
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] LimpyShox:
I'm in the same unfortunate boat as OP. I haven't been able to boot or enter recovery or download mood, just a blue screen. Am I just borked?
[Android Software Development] chrisstavrou:
This app ﻿was created to help me in setting images for my contacts automatically. The images are created by the app and can include the initials of the contact.

The overall functionality provided is as follows:

A. Create a set of images which can be assigned to the selected contacts in round robin.

> Each image can have as user defined:

- the background (solid color or picture from gallery)

- the text type (single initial, pair of initials, no text)

- the text color/size/font. Custom true type fonts can be used from the downloads directory (extension must be .ttf).

- text effects (shadow, glow)

B. Remove the images from the selected contacts.

Permissions Explanation

---

- Your personal information

Be able to get the contacts

- System tools

Be able to update the contacts without the device going to sleep.

Play Store link

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cscontactimages

Changes:

2.2: Added gray scale in color picker

2.1: Support of names containing (-)
[Android Software Development] jaydee 77:
[MENTION=239253]chrisstavrou[/MENTION]

Great idea for an app. Sadly i've found it so late. The app is working well. UI is not that modern but nevermind. Just the color picker needs an update. I can not choose shades of gray.
[Android Software Development] chrisstavrou:
Thanks for the comments, I will try to fix it as soon as possible.
[Android Software Development] chrisstavrou:
[MENTION=4112965]jaydee 77[/MENTION]

I have added the gray scale as you mentioned.
[Moto X Q&A] n1ckr0th:
I installed the Xposed Module (Beta) on KitKat on the AT&T Moto X and now my phone won't boot, i've tried erasing cache to fastboot to no avail. i've tried booting into both recovery and normal powerup, i used SlapMyMoto to achieve root and would like to maintain root through fixing this. A possible idea i had was to flash the standard 4.4 recovery so i have access to ADB then push/pull the right files until it boots and Xposed is removed. has anyone ran into this?
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Xposed framework places a cwm xposed Disabler zip file in your sdcard, go to recovery and flash it

Sent on my Moto X 1058 Running CM 11 kitkat
[Moto X Q&A] n1ckr0th:
i'm on a locked bootloader and my recovery is highjacked by slapmymoto.

EDIT: i'm in normal recovery now. how can i get into adb from here? it only gives me the sideload option.
[Moto X Q&A] tw1tch175:
Stock recovery won't help either for flashing that zip

You can restore it fairly easily for ADB you just need to get the factory image zip and pull out recovery.img and just fastboot flash it.

The problem is IDK if you can restore the hijacked recovery then. You could always once you get it booted titanium backup everything then reset it and reroot.
[Moto X Q&A] n1ckr0th:
i flashed the 4.2.2 recovery back.

maybe [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] can help?

the problem is i can't get it to boot or get into ADB.
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
I think you may need to rsdlite back to stock, there's no way I know of to remove xposed other than with that flashable zip or through the app drawer

Sent on my Moto X 1058 Running CM 11 kitkat
[Moto X Q&A] tw1tch175:
This, you can try flashing the system.img, you will lose root but you should then be able to boot and use helium to backup your data. It's a bit of work but at least you don't really lose your data.
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Worth a try but safestrap really screws up the phone when things go bad, at least you'll have the entire sbf file just in case

Sent on my Moto X 1058 Running CM 11 kitkat
[Moto X Q&A] n1ckr0th:
attempted to flash the system.img but didn't wanna take. some BS error in terminal about NIV partitions. i just RSD'd back to 4.2.2, i'll wait for the apps i use to be updated for 4.4
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
I use gravity box and xblast OK but motoxposed it won't boot.

Glad you resolved your issue

Sent on my Moto X 1058 Running CM 11 kitkat
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattfox27:
I find hangouts kinda annoying for my text stuff are you using it?

I pulled the messaging apk from CM if anyone wants it, it has quick reply and all those features... MMS.apk
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aboveusonlysky:
yeah i ditched it. i mean i tried to use it. i really did, but it needs some work... ok it needs a ton of work and maybe another overhaul.

im using 8sms works nicely
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _MetalHead_:
I ditched it right away. Using the AOSP MMS.apk instead.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frigidazzi:
I'm using it, but mostly because I use hangouts messages over sms most of the time. Plus in getting use to it for once they incorporate Google voice since I have been using that for a few years already.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaron7_11:
In using it.. Seems fine to me
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exel:
A little laggy when opening but it's fine. I like it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] caribouxda:
Duh lol
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meethere:
ya

gosms for me always
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
I'm considering using AOSP MMS application. I do not use hangouts for anything. Although I have no issues replying to SMS, I find composing a new SMS cumbersome
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tyler.durden:
Hangouts sucks to me... Not sure why they removed the stock messaging app and also why they removed the stock browser as well. I've been using Textra for SMS. It's lightweight with a bit more customization options than 8sms or the CM app.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corgi1:
I tried using Hangouts texting for about a week and then switched to ChompSMS which I had been using prior to getting the Nexus 5. The one thing I missed when I ditched my iPhone and got a Galaxy Nexus a few years ago was the jailbreak texting app called BiteSMS. ChompSMS is basically BiteSMS for Android, created by the same developer. Have tried other texting apps but have not found anything that is better for me.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EcPercy:
Ditched it. I don't like having SMS and Chat in the same screen. I think that hangouts needs to implement tabs. Hangouts | SMS at the top... this would make managing SMS a bit easier. I went back to Handcent SMS.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skyracer53:
ditched it from day one as well haha. using textra
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gotzaDroid:
I'm having no issues with hangouts, but then again, before hangouts, I only used the stock messaging app.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fleabeard:
I ditched it. I have a lot of hangouts going for ingress and I was missing text messages in the jumble.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oct2274:
using 8sms here too
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonly:
i'm a newer for mobile phone supplier-egiftmall ,everytime my client need root and rom the software ,i doon't how to do ,,so i come here ,,and ask help , i donn't how to rom language package,such as lenovo ,jiayu,zte,thl,huawei,zopo and so ... thx very much
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
You can let the supplier provide.