yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X Q&A] rockingondrums:
Well, in order to flash a ROM, you'll need to have a recovery capable of doing so. In order to flash a recovery, you'll need an unlocked bootloader. Ergo...

The only reason bootloaders get unlocked is so that custom recoveries can be installed. Not just to flash, but also for backing up. Stock recovery doesn't really do anything but factory reset.
[Moto X Q&A] chaoslimits:
You can root and flash roms without an unlocked bootloader. Look at the Development thread, there are root/recovery options for 4.2.2 and 4.4. There isn't much development happening. If anything we're probably going to get stock based roms for the most part.
[Moto X Q&A] RagnaParadise:
Out of curiosity, why is the ability to flash a custom ROM a must-have? I felt that way at first, but many Moto X users (including myself) now believe that a combination of root, Xposed and GravityBox is enough.
[Moto X Q&A] yghrv:
Then get a VZW developer edition.
[Moto X Q&A] rockingondrums:
Well I know root is certainly possible, but how do you flash a rom on the Moto X without using a recovery such as CWM or TWRP?
[Moto X Q&A] charlie-n:
safestrap.
[Moto X Q&A] somerandomname1:
There's no safestrap for 4.4 yet, correct?
[Moto X Q&A] coletrane:
You can try root http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
[Moto X Q&A] rockingondrums:
But isn't safestrap that weird hack that leaves the original system alone and just sticks another install on the device? I wanted to get a vzw S4 until I learned I'd be stuck with the original bloated OS installed along the one I want (if I'm understanding it correctly)
[Moto X Q&A] coletrane:
Pretty much

sent by wireless transmission
[Moto X Q&A] Shadowz1218:
If you can flash a custom ROM with said "safestrap," what's the point of having an unlocked bootloader? What can you do with an unlocked bootloader that you can't do without one?
[Moto X Q&A] RagnaParadise:
You can flash other versions on your phone. I unlocked my bootloader and flashed the Verizon version, just because. I came from a Latin American version of the phone. :D
[Moto X Q&A] Shadowz1218:
I don't quite understand what you mean by "flashing other versions on your phone." My question is what's the advantage of having an unlocked bootloader. Also, are there any disadvantages of flashing a custom ROM with a safestrap?
[Moto X Q&A] rockingondrums:
Normally, it's to allow you to flash a custom recovery, so that you can flash the plethora of zips you can find. The disadvantage with safestrap is what I said above: It's a hack that leaves the original OS on the phone, just sitting there taking up space. You know how the S4's only came with 9 GBs free on the 16 GBs? Well, if I bought a verizon one, I'd have to safestrap CM or whatever on to the phone, so I'd be left with the original TW hog and then lose more space to CM. I mean, if you can deal with that then you're golden. But it is still a disadvantage. And I wouldn't do it (which is why I ended up not buying the S4, even though I really wanted it).
[Moto X Q&A] Shadowz1218:
So if I want to replace the original OS with another ROM I'd have no choice but to unlock the bootloader and use a custom recovery? Also, is it possible that an OTA update could break the safestrap, or stop it from working anymore?
[Moto X Q&A] LordLugard:
Ok, rather than this unnecessary back and forth, if you have Verizon and "flashing custom ROMS is a must for me" like you say then just get the Verizon Developer Edition which has an unlocked bootloader and be done with it.
[Moto X Q&A] Shadowz1218:
I was simply trying to understand if there's any practical advantage of having an unlocked bootloader vs. using other methods such as a safestrap. If I can get a custom Moto X at a discounted price on a 2-year contract, I'd much rather go that route instead of paying the retail price for a Developer Edition.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Kdabe:
Meant to post in LG G2, not G2x
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pain-N-Panic:
Well you might as well ask....SetCpu is an application that works behind the same basic principles on every phone!

By the way, how are you liking the G2? I picked one up at the t-mobile store the other day and my jaw dropped. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL device. Think I'll still be rolling with the Nexus 5 next week but wow....the G2 sure is smooth.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scuzzyboy:
Hi,

I just bought a wireless charging card for my S4 (9505). The name of the product is Charger-X Wireless Charging Card from Arena Scientific. The wireless card does work and it charges my unit even with the sticker and after market back cover.

But the S Beam is not working after I installed the wireless charging card. Is the S Beam disabled after I installed this kind of equipment? If no, how can I setup my S4 to work along with my wireless charging card? I normally S Beam with my Note 2.

Thanks & regards,

Arnold
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] benjiclopsic:
My sony xperia Z is acting up. Green light blinking but phone won't turn on since yesterday. I have continued to charge it in that state for an hour but nothing has changed. What do I do please?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gripfly:
Hold Power and volume up for 15 sec. Tryed?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clsmn:
Hi Guys,

just a quick question.

Must I flash the newest Bootloader and/or Radio before testing a 4.4-Rom? I'm on the latest Xylon now (4.2.2). If not, what are the benefits if I do this? If I've done that, but I want to return to my old rom with a CWM Restore, does it work or must i flash old radio before?

Greets
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deathw15h:
+1 ??
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] playya:
No you do not have too, I am on 4.4 with 4.2 bootloader and no issue at all. Bootloader, radios and recovery are not dependent on rom generally. It causes no problem at all so just flash away
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] zex_:
Hello,

on my Galaxy mini S55701 my power button does not respond. Everything was working fine till the phone restarted all of the sudden and the power button was no longer working. I can't lock/unlock or turn off/on phone with that key. I need to restart it by taking out battery and putting it back in. And the thing is, it automatically turns on as soon as the battery is in.

I tried hard reset it, but it didn't help, so I don't know what to do. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] NightRaven49:
What did you do before that happened? Install any apps, tweaked any system settings?

One suggestion is to flash a custom ROM.

One way to wake your phone without the power button is to edit your sec_keypad.kl file in the system/usr/keylayout folder.

Replace the line

key 102 HOME

with

key 102 HOME WAKE

Then you can wake your phone with the home button, without the need of plucking out and re-inserting the battery.

Sent from my CM7 GT-S5570I
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] zex_:
Thank you so much!

I rooted my phone, then I edited the sec_keypad.kl file and it worked. :)

Thanks, you helped a lot! Now I can unlock my phone whenever I want. XD

:)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] NightRaven49:
don't say

Just press the thanks button

XD

Sent from my CM7 GT-S5570I
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ifonuser78:
Yesterday I have received my new Note 3 and I really like it, up to now...

Came with MI7, I rooted this build via URDLV. Then I used Mobile Odin Pro (to retain the old bootloader and not trip 0x1) to flash to MJ8. After that, I was unable to use the WiFi, as it tried to turn itself on but couldn't. Figured out that I should flash the corresponding MJ8 modem, did that, but WiFi continued not to work UNTIL I did a factory reset and voila: it worked! But now I have another problem which is far worse, every few seconds I receive a message that "Unfortunately, Samsung keyboard has stopped"!!

Checking the version (*#1234#) I noticed that I am running both AP and CP as N9005XXUDMJ7 but I am missing CSC! It used to the Open Germany = DBTD. Coupled with the MJ7 that I downloaded (named N9005XXUDMJ7_N9005DBTDMJ4_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME.tar.md5), there's suppose to be DBTDMJ4 together with it, but I don't see it after flashing. Am I missing something?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadlyheart4u:
Flash official using odin

Sent from Samsung Galaxy Note 3. checkout www.techenthu.com.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ifonuser78:
And trigger Knox?

No, there must be another way.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadlyheart4u:
Well it won't trigger knox for official rom

Sent from Samsung Galaxy Note 3. checkout www.techenthu.com.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ifonuser78:
Are you sure? I have read at several places, that flashed via stock via ODIN trips it. Isn't that also the reason why everyone uses Mobile Odin to flash to MJ7? If I flash stock MJ7 via Odin, how do I regain root?

Do you have any idea, why I'm missing my CSC and how can I flash it back (without using stock ODIN approach)?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ifonuser78:
Thanks to Killberty everything is working great now! knox 0x0, latest MJ7 modem and built and root retained:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=47390175
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Killberty:
Haha hey you found the thread :p

hit 'thanks' if i helped you

SM-N9005 DBT-DMJ7 0x0

XDA Developers 4 premium app
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caniv:
Hey guys

i want to take the Whatsapp files from one phone, and put them in the other so that i can use the 2nd phone as whatsapp - is it possible? both phones are rooted, which files should i copy?

REASON (incase you care)

waiting for the Nexus 5 im using my two old phones atm, i9000 and Moto Defy. the i9000 sim slot is not working so i cant put the sim to verify the number. but it works on the defy.

Thank you!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMillerNL:
Just copy the whatsapp folder on the SD. It won't copy the verification, but all the data will be there once you verify again.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caniv:
shouldn't there be a way to copy the varification itself? i assume its just a file with a silly 1 or 0 for a specific phone number..

thing is i WONT verify again since by the time i can get a card slot replacment here the N5 will be here (in a month)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMillerNL:
If it would be that easy I could just send your verification code to me and read your messages.

Whatsapp isn't really secure, just not that insecure.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caniv:
ok well i dont know if this is good or bad news for everyone

but it IS that easy -

getting the files didn't work BUT i did buy Titanium Backup (best purchase ever)

all i did was backup APK and DATA on the Defy (device with working SIM slot) - took that file to the other device (also has Titanium on it) and restored... Violla.... it worked.

got the a working app with my number on the other device.
[Android Apps and Games] zarggot:
Hi all,

There is a new Android Game in Market, and it looks like a pretty good game... Is called "Curiosity Questions Quiz"

Is a really funny and interesting Quiz with questions about different topics. The questions are the most curious questions that I´ve ever seen.

I just want to share it with all of you.

I hope you enjoy it!

You can find it here:

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=curiosity.questions.quiz
[HTC One X+] hyeclass:
what's stopping devs from porting it?
[HTC One X+] Rapscallion16:
Time, resources, and a large amount of users who are complaining about a lack of 4.4 while doing nothing to try and help. We have very few devs working on this, and they're putting all of their focus into stable 4.3 builds before they take on 4.4.
[HTC One X+] hyeclass:
thanks for the nice response, but what I meant was, will it ever come or are missing drivers or other code that manufacturers won't provide the real problem ?
[HTC One X+] Lloir:
oh god damn it, IT WILL HAPPEN.....or instead of people nagging and constantly asking, how about people HELP...

there are 3 AOSP source dev's for the inter X+ and one for the AT&T X+

so not many dev's.....i'd stop nagging if i were you lot
[HTC One X+] hyeclass:
are you ok?

I'm just ASKING if there is something that is blocking the development like missing drivers, because I read somewhere that it will "NEVER HAPPEN FOR ONE X+ BECAUSE SOME DRIVERS WERE MISSING AND WOULD NEVER BE OPEN SOURCED BY THE MANUFACTURER"

but thanks for going all asshole on me because people ask you about it too much
[HTC One X+] Aust S5:
You do realize that you just called one of the only devs of hox+ for both roms and kernels who has plenty of other things and devices to do, less reason to continue the support for this phone. Maybe try this thing called Google, I hear you can find answers there for various questions... Or as Loir suggested go and build your own environment and try to port 4,4 over and then see what errors you get in the compile. Then collaborate with the others to fix or at least circumvent them.
[HTC One X+] hyeclass:
sorry for bowing down to him...

I'm thankful for his work. but he misinterprets my question and tells me to stop nagging :)

are you really telling me to google that stuff when xda is the only real trustable source? google will give you 50 sites that say 4.4 is ready and another 50 that say it will never happen.

and I've been following his thread on 4.4 but the only thing I ask for is if there is something blocking the development.

I think you guys are really frustrated... if it's such a huge buzzkill for you/him then **** it don't port it.

I was really expecting an answer like :"we're waiting for manufacturer X to release sources for x or y"

or maybe "the chipset doesn't support a core function" or something along those lines
[HTC One X+] Aust S5:
You kind of missed the whole point of xda. It's about helping out others, BUT if you don't get the answers you want then you are supposed to find out and then contribute that information! There's nothing stopping you from trying it yourself to see how difficult it can really be.

No I didn't expect you google 4.4 kitkat development, However there are plenty of other threads and forums also irc chats where all the problems get discussed. Those can be found by searching on google. Maybe adjust your criteria.

As for being frustrated, you a damn right, most other platforms either get the help or ability to perform s-off and many other documents/source code for their devices, HTC and nVidia in their infinite wisdom have choosen not to give out much at all to help to development community for the enrc2b . As for you saying its a "buzzkill" for us and that you aren't happy with all the work that people have been putting in for over a year now, all for free and available to everyone to enjoy at their discretion, maybe you should grow up and consider your words more carefully.
[HTC One X+] hyeclass:
you do realise that the last paragraphe of your answer is what I've been looking for right?

and why would you think I wasn't happy with the work? why else would I be here...

what my next point was going to be... was that... I think that htc and nvidia think nobody really cares about the devices because as far as searching for answers there are really not many people posting about it and contributing to porting the code(like you said yourself, and I understand it sucks).

it's also a device you don't see often... I have yet to encounter somebody IRL with a one x+

Maybe some sort of petition could help push them to release it? it's not like it's top secret alien stuff their holding back...
[HTC One X+] Lloir:
petitions are as much use as a chocolate teacup, it won't do squat
[HTC One X+] Aust S5:
Long story short, mass emailing, petitions, phone calls, everything they choose to ignore. Even though its been argued that they are violating the gpl its all been tried and a lot of people and devs have been pissed off enough to switch to a different platform. The guys that are left are basically the best ones we've ever had and have done so much with so little help. The device was sort of shunned by the retail guys, not sure why, it wasn't even officially released in my country. Maybe thats the problem, there weren't enough of them at the start to bother. Either way Loir and the other guys, Tom Briden and lately PippoX3 have been doing a great job.

Hopefully now the source code for 4.4.1 has been released for nexis devices yesterday to the aosp community, we might get some more help on the porting side of things for hox+
[HTC One X+] Lloir:
as it stands right now, [MENTION=2404769]tombriden[/MENTION] is busy moving home, [MENTION=4683552]maxwen[/MENTION] has moved on, [MENTION=2837935]PippoX3[/MENTION] has moved on, so it means i'm the only one left for the time being.

I'am trying to bring the AT&T X+ into the fold, while trying to maintain the enrc2b and the HTC First user's wanting my attention. All i ask are more people to step up and help, in little ways if need's be.... i will adjust my tutorial later for building from source.
[HTC One X+] PippoX3:
Unfortunately the time is very tight... personally I choose hammerhead to have much less works to do.

I'm waiting to sell my HOX+. And without a device to test roms, is much difficult.

As [MENTION=2404769]tombriden[/MENTION] says a lot of times: got a life. Family and job has priority...

I believe that developer with much more time to spend on, are teen agers without family commitments.

Anyway if I'm not wrong, the hard-core to overcome is the kernel.
[HTC One X+] Lloir:
yeap completely agree with you
[General Topics] rene01:
I tried to upgrade Outlook at Microsoft Office.

There were several upgrades according to Microsoft but when i try to install it asks for a file witch should be on the cd of Outlook.

When i put the cd in, i got the message "the file is'nt on this cd".

I got the option to download the compleet update's so i didnt need the cd.

When I try to install the compleet version of the upgrade i get the message "the expacted version is'nt found"and the install ends.

Is there someone who managed to upgrade Outlook?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deathw15h:
Guys,

This is driving me nuts. I want to update from PAC 4.3 rom to custom 4.4 (probably purity rom). I have been looking aroung for a tutorial to ensure i dont miss any steps and bugger up the phone (call me a newb) but i just cant, for the life of me, find a tut for that.

The devOP suggests your normal Wipe Data> wipe cache> wipe dalvik> Flash ROM> flash Gapps> flash Kernel and reboot.

Whats confusing me is

1. whether i also need to flash radios?

2. whether I need to be on CWM (coz some threads saying TWRP wont work)

3. whether i need to do do anything else out of the ordinary.

Im not one to start a thread unnecessarily, believe me I have searched the forums, and gotten answers too, but I just cant seem to reach a unanimously agreed way to do it. Would love to have a Tutorial, but for the meantime if someone could please help me by just clearing up my doubts.

Thanks a lot.:good:

P.S. i really didnt know where to put this. Moderators, hope its okay.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMillerNL:
Just try it out. if you flash it like any other ROM, there is nothing to worry about. If your signal is acting up. Fastboot flash the new radio. If it doesn't flash, use CWM instead of TWRP.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deathw15h:
Thanks buddy.. So just to be sure, i can still restore a nandroid backup yes? I mean Im all for tinkering with it, just wanna ensure i wont be hitting a wall.

Thanks again.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SMillerNL:
If you make one beforehand that is.

That's actually a valid point there, since I don't know if the 2 backup types are compatible (although I would suspect that they are) make a backup after you flashed the new recovery as well. Just to be safe.

Good luck, and enjoy 4.4!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reynaldi:
Guys please make custom rom or kernel for sm n900:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadlyheart4u:
There are a lot of them search note 3 kernel

Sent from Samsung Galaxy Note 3. checkout www.techenthu.com.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khizar:
Sammy has bad reputation for not releasing source on time for exynos. That's why most devs avoid those phones and that's why the n9005, which is the snapdrgon version, has better development compared to the n900.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reynaldi:
So that's mean development on n900 will start after samsung release the source?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harshpesit:
Hi guys,

I am using the official firmware in my note GT-N7000 but recently it has become too slow. I am also not loaded with too many apps but still don't know where is the problem. It's 1 years old. Also i have tried Clean ROM apps for cache and other clearing programs. But nothing working. Can anyone advise?

Should i go for any custom ROM?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
Chuck TW and install CM10.2 or Omni
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harshpesit:
How do i know about it? i mean any link or info?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nokiamodeln91:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note/orig-development
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shinnhoc:
Verizon htc one can install rom arhd or not?

Sr, english is bad
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bllooi:
Yup.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fifane:
Yes, but I think is very important you install CWM Verizon version.

Fifane
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkk71:
40.2 is

not

compatible with Verizon, I think 31.6 is (it works for Sprint which is also CDMA)
[Omni Q&A] huladaddy:
It looks like a lot of devices are already being supported, but I am surprised to see no support for the North American i747 variants of the S3. I can't find any discussions about it either, so I don't know what the reason is.

Does anyone have any insights?
[Omni Q&A] Entropy512:
The usual answer - no maintainer.

Some guys were working on d2 variants but I'm not sure where that went.
[Omni Q&A] huladaddy:
Thanks. That's what I expected. Hopefully us i747 folk get some love soon!
[Omni Q&A] Keland44:
what would need to be done to maintain? been around xda for a long time but haven't been on this side of the field before

i'd love to give omni a go on my d2att/i747/i9300
[Omni Q&A] TimeAndroid:
I have the same question, although I understand it takes a lot of patience. It would be great to have it and I'm willing to wait.
[Omni Q&A] matrixzone:
Hope the wait is not until 2015. Don't we will ever have omni for device, no maintainer or dev to support this
[Omni Q&A] huladaddy:
Are you volunteering? Surely if you ask around someone would be willing to guide you. I'm sure there must a huge number of us out here.
[Omni Q&A] Keland44:
yea i was more so trying to see how much work is involved in the process to see if i could look into doing it
[Omni Q&A] dibblebill:
With a non-Nexus or non-4.4 device, you basically have to code the drivers and everything by hand, if I understand my reading correctly, as well as any device-specific adjustments that must be made.
[Omni Q&A] matrixzone:
[MENTION=4645794]CNexus[/MENTION] has already built OmniRom for D2Spr. He has contributed heavily on the d2 Kernel for Omni Rom

He can be helping hand, if he agrees to help
[Omni Q&A] berryman13:
I'm working on it. I suck at everything though. :)
[Omni Q&A] huladaddy:
Awesome. Have you done this kind of stuff before?