yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flyinj54:
In my experience the hanging at samsung splash screen has been normal upon reboots about 50% of the time on any aosp rom ive run. Have you tried when it hangs at the samsung screen to do a battery pull and try to turn device back on? For me this always fixes the issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sparkerjc:
Well, I pulled the battery about 20 tines last night and I think it boots about 10% of the time, even after flashing back to a TW ROM.

Any suggestions to try?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] flyinj54:
Wow thats terrible. Have you tried changing recoveries? I know most people have great luck with twrp 2.5.0.2 which you are running but maybe try cwm to see if it helps? I am currently running philz touch recovery based off of cwm 6.0.4.5 and it seems to happen less frequently. Also twrp has an updated version that you may try if you prefer that recovery. Just a thought

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You can try twrp manager from the play store. Advanced then install recovery to get updated to the most recent version. I believe the goomanager install of twrp is borked at this point.

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Here is cwm 6.0.4.4 if you want to try that as well. It's already loki'd so just flash it.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ldlgv0iaxf1j8ya/recovery-cwm-touch-6.0.4.4-jfltevzw(loki).zip

Remember that your backups will not work when you change/update recoveries so you will want to make sure to backup your current setup if you want.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sparkerjc:
Thanks for the help, my current backup appears to be no good anyway so I'm kind of hosed.

Once I get stuck at that splash I have only made it through 1 time by fixing permissions, then it froze the next boot. 5-6 battery pulls and it still won't go.

I'm afraid to try a new recovery, I'm afraid to do anything really. I almost want to just odin to MDK and start over. Currently I am on a fresh install of CM11, on the first boot just trying to make it through my work day without rebooting lol.

Took me 5 flashes to get it to boot at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] android-incredible:
After pull the battery,did you hold the vol up and the power and wait until the phone vibrate and release the power button and keep holding the vol up until vibrate again and then choose your nandroid.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sparkerjc:
No I just booted into TWRP and did it from the menus. Is there something special about doing it this way?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nico3d3:
I own a Galaxy Ace IIx and I would like to remove two menu entries in secsettings.apk (my ROM is deodexed). I already know how to decompile it with apktool and I know how to edit XML files once the app is decompiled but I don't know where to look (in which XML file), in order to remove these two two entries.

Here's a screenshot, I circled in white what I want to remove:

Does anyone know where to look? It's just that those two menu entries requires SamsungApp to be installed in order to work but I removed SamsungApp because I wanted to debloat my phone. Now the SecSettings app crash each time I select one of those entries. I know it's just a minor hassle but anyway, maybe someone can help me..
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryccardo:
Whoa, I failed trying to address the same issue (in Gingerbread though)...

Apparently, the security section isn't generated from a single file but from a sequence of them... and I haven't found the Samsung part either...
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nico3d3:
For now, the stock ROM isn't so bad after removing all bloatware but I really hope the CM11 version will be completed soon. There's already someone doing great work on it, but bluetooth isn't working yet.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperia anfer:
I have a Xperia U --- OS :Android :- ICS 4.0.4 (stock)

(unroot & locked bootloader) build number :- 6.1.1.b.1.54 (stock)

kernel :- 3.0.8+.... (stock)

my phone not root or unlock the bootloader ,but i want to install a jellybean stock rom by DevSwift1 .I download the flashtool and install it and the drivers,i download the rom,how do i do next steps,i found that i can`t root my phone via flash tool with this firmware(6.1.1.b.1.54 ) it said i have to flash a 6.1.1.b.1.10 kermel to root,and rom install instruction said flash another kernel to install the rom (http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2326515) .

1) how do i install the CWM recovery,i saw that Xperia u not support the rom mannager app. ?

2) is this [Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2] kernel pre install the cwm recovery ?

3)can i back up my current rom nad stock recovery how ?

4)your thoughts about devswift 1 rom ,i mean is it bug free and stable rom ?

5)tell me how to flash the rom ?

first answer my quetion (please put the numbers) secondly I need step by step, stock rom install guide from root to flash the rom....and don`t tell me just flash,pleas explain it futher,i mean bit more,this is my first time in xda and flashing a rom.(i got the boot unlock key)

guide it should be like this(IT easy to understand)

Eg:-

1)step, Root

> ***********

> ************

2)step, unlock boot loader

> ************
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zeyad xu:
first of all choose a kernel and download it

second unlock your bootloader

after that install zip from sd card

finally choose devswift1 rom if you have problems with those pm me

you will get used to it and install every rom you like

i hope so
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tangosierra_:
Prerequisite: go and unlock your boot loader. By unlocking your boot loader it saves you a lot of time in the future when you're flashing Roms since it will allow you to flash a custom kernel.

1) don't use ROM manager. CWM recovery is built into all custom kernels.

2) look at 1).

3) recovery is built into the kernel. backup can be done through CWM, it is pretty obvious once you are in there (volume for navigation, power for select)

4) I am ex-sony user but I've never touched this ROM but honestly everybody's opinion of a ROM will be different so try out different ones and to you see which is the most bug free and stable. To me I do not care about stuff like WiFi or HDMI because I never use it, but to some people it might be a major problem. So its a bit subjective.

5) instructions are included in the OP. Follow it VERY strictly (remember to flash the kernel, and remember to wipe before installing)

Sent from Nexus 5. Press thanks if I helped :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ChikeD:
The link to the ROM is broken, fix it.

If it's a stock rom you do not need to unlock bootloader just flash stock kernel as said root and install recovery.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Wind07:
So you want to install devswift jb?

Step 1

Unlock your boot loader at http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com

Follow the instructions there and unlock it.

Step 2

Download a kernel that includes cwm recovery.

Step 3

Download devswift jb

Step 4

Boot into recovery

Step 5

Follow thread instructions and flash!

Sent from my MT11i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperia anfer:
thanks for for your all the help pepole...!

is the 6.1.1.b.1.10 kernel for root purpose only....? this is the jb kernel(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) is this built in CWM.....?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Wind07:
For your info, this kernel is for jb so you need to flash an ICS kernel. If you flash a jb kernel it will end it in brick.

Sent from my MT11i

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This kernel http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2299748 has cwm. Install it when you unlocked your bootloader and then download and flash devswift jb.

Sent from my MT11i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperia anfer:
that confuse me,do you mean i should not flash this kernel(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) even the rom install instruction say flash this kernel...? and with my current firmware (b.1.54) i can not flash via flashtool,thats why ask,do i need to flash b.1.10 kernel (ics) and root my phone and after that flash this kernel,[Kernel][Dec 04]Experimental v11a[JB 4.1.2],(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2326515) to install the rom....?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Wind07:
My bad ignore my post unlock and follow devswift instructions sorry

Sent from my MT11i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperia anfer:
no i don`t know anything,i just read blogs and xda fourms and find info,i am not sure about those things,i saw your all ready unlock your phone and install a rom,and you are a senior member ,so please....... help me and explain bit more about how to flash a stock rom for xperia u,please help me to flash a stock rom.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! don`t say look that thread thats why post a thred on Q & S.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Wind07:
OK so you first of all, unlock your bootloader.

Then, you visit the devswift's jb thread, download the ROM and the kernel he asked you to flash.

Next, you flash the kernel via fastboot. Now, you boot into recovery and flash the ROM which is now supposed to be in your SD card.

Now you wipe data, cache and dalvik. Then, you flash the ROM. Next you reboot and let it settle.

Actually after unlocking the bootloader you can just follow devswift's instructions and nothing will go wrong.

Sent from my MT11i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperia anfer:
sorry i may ask silly question..,but please answer,

do i need to root ? ,or unlocking bootloader automaticaly root my phone ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xXgethsemaneXx:
hey man, you can unlock your bootloader in a simple step, you don't need to install tha sdk to your laptop or pc

you said that you already have a flashtool, and downloaded and installed drivers

note that if you unlock your bootloader the files will be gone (as in all file on phone and internal)

follow this step:

1. go to this site and get the code http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ (click "start unlocking the boot loader", then click "continue", click "yes i'm sure", check the boxes and click "i accept", enter your name, imei (note: remove the last digit coz its only need 14 digits), enter your email, and later on they will send you for the unlock key, save it safely)

2. open flashtool, connect your device in usb debugging mode, check it on the settings

3. click the BLU at the top at the right of the flashicon :)

4. later it will ask you to disconnect your device, and power off it

5 reconnect your devicein the usb cable in FLASHMODE. (hold the volume down button while connecting to usb cable)

5. Againconnectt your phone in FASTBOOT mode. (hold volume up while connecting to usb cable)

6. It will prompt a window with your IMEI number, insert your unlock key and click "unlock".

wait to finish and reboot it's done,hope i help you :good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Wind07:
Follow the post above to unlock. By flashing experimental kernel it will root and install cwm. Just unlock and follow what devswift says

Sent from Earth.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] :
I had troubles the first time unlocking bootloader before on my Xperia SOLA the flashtool wasn't working to unlock. If flashtool doesn't work there is another way or other ways(I think) to unlock bootloader which happened to me. As I remembered I used a command on command prompt.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperia anfer:
that`s right,i need to try the officail way but nothing works ,and before i flash a kernel i i like to root my phone and back up the imei file ,because i saw that installing a flashing a rom delete that file,i just want to know how to unlock my bot loader and root after that i know how to flash rom... could someone lease help me.....!!!!!!!!!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Wind07:
Imei is device specific it wont delete but just backup your TA Partition in case you want your DRM keys. What you mean nothing works when you try and unlock bootloader :confused:

Sent from Earth.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] :
Unlocking bootloader

Good thing I bookmarked this Youtube link. This is the method I used unlocking my bootloader. Just take note be sure your phone/xperia is one of those phones made in the specific year. Please check the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRMDirxUu2A

Good luck!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Wind07:
Just saying don't hold menu when connecting hold VOLUME UP for fastboot and VOLUME DOWN for flash mode

Sent from Earth.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hrashdan:
there are alot of youtube videos showing how install roms
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperia anfer:
yes your are right ,theire are videos sayig how to install a rom,i saw them, and i know how to install arom,all i need to know is how to root and unlock my bootloader,because they(xda members who reply my thread)help now i know how to unlock my bootloader but unable to try that because i have some issues with my pc,after resole that i give a try...... ....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] :
Were you able to unlock your bootloader yet?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mpj123:
Hey,

I'm running a Samsung Galaxy s3 i747m on the Rogers network, running Beanstock 4.4 for d2att i747 phones I had this problem ever since I tried ANY aftermarket OS, anyways this should work on other canadian carriers. I tether at work alot, unfortunately, tethering wont work out of the box on many aftermarket AT&T firmwares for Canadians AND THERE IS VERY LITTLE DOCUMENTATION ON THIS ISSUE, this is what I needed to do to enable my USB and HOTSPOT tethering again! Yay!

Download terminal emulator and install it on your phone (play store has it), switch to root using the following command

su

now enter in the command exactly

iptables -A natctrl_nat_POSTROUTING -t nat -o rmnet+ -j MASQUERADE

post if it worked for you :)

Enjoy!

source: I can't post a link, not enough posts, but its on forum.cyanogenmod(dot)com/topic/69773-4g-or-lte-wireless-usb-tethering-not-working-3g-or-h-works-fine/
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mpj123:
Anyone know how to automate this process? seems like I have to re-type this command every time. So far I just copied a file in my root, and I copy the command that way... but that's kinda a pain still.

Anyone?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sofreshjive:
bump. Would also like to know how to automate it
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] flexfulton:
It's actually fixed straight up in the CM11 Nightlies right now. Others have commented on it working and I just tested it out myself. No need to run any commands in terminal emulator if you are using CM11 or a CM11 based ROM.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mpj123:
Oh thats good to know... I'd rather use beanstock if I can, It's the most stable OS I've had in a while. Anyone know a way to patch this without re-wiping the phone?
[Firefox OS General] yoyosubbu:
Dear Friends...

I am using Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10.

It was upgrades to the Android version 2.3.3.

I just want to install Firefox OS on this Phone.

Could you please assist me....
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ugene1980:
4.4.1 currently, I rebooted into twrp tried to flash the 4.4.2 OTA

Im getting the error

"/system/framework/core.odex has unexpected co

E: Errror executing updater binary in zip ´/sdcard

- Have a custom recovery ( TWRP) root (supersu1.8)

- I removed xposed, gravitybox.

HELP!

Can someone please upload their 4.4.1 /system/framework/core.odex Please?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] z0mbi3:
Is there such a thing as a cab file for the sim manager?

I've cleared out my extended rom (kept a backup) but on a hard reset I don't seem to have the sim manager at all.

Any help? I really don't want to be entering my contacts manually when their already on the sim.

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edit

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ignore this i found it myself under contacts
[General Topics] bcongero2:
This morning samsung and tmo said there was no and will not have a 4.3 update. I told them they should put in a demand and at six pm pst I decided to check on my t889 phone update in settings and wham there it was. Works great!:laugh::good:
[General Topics] Product F(RED):
Congratulations, you single-handedly convinced Samsung and T-Mobile to release the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy Note 2!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] SkywalkerZ:
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Jellybean release here

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Lightest Sammy 4.4.2 rom​

What to Expect from this rom?​

Fast

Stable

Less Bugs

Lite​

Features​

Based on QS-ROM

Busybox added

Rooted (SuperSu v2.65)

Init.script support

All apps zipaligned (for better ram management)

New zipalign tweak for Kitkat

1000 sms recipents

No sms to mms conversion

Shutter sound added

Quadmultiwindow view

Adblock host files

Sqlite Support

4-way reboot

Light and ripple effect on lockscreen

Modded launcher for speed

Transtions slimmed

Bloat removed (540 MB)

Modded Settings

New wifi tweaks

AROMA installer

Option to backup apps in Aroma

Option to Backup EFS in aroma

Option to backup Philz setting in Aroma

Option to restore downloaded apps in Aroma

Option to disable boot sound in Aroma

Option to disable bootanimation in Aroma

Option to enable Adblock in Aroma

Option to enable Navbar in Aroma

Option to wipe partions in Aroma

Enabled HD Voice

UPSM

Torch Toggle

Enabled Emoji support in stock keyboard

Enabled Call Recording

Enabled ALL apps on multiwindow

Enabled Camera during call

And many more!!

Enable GPS Fast lock for 6 different continents In Aroma

Added 240,280,320 DPI in Aroma

Disabled Signature checks

Disabled Byte verification

Enabled 0.25x animation scale by default

Enabled Developer Option by default

Enabled Installation from unknown sources by default

Added further Debloat section in Aroma

Kernel

Boeffla Kernel

Init.d Tweaks

Battery Tweaks

VM Tweaks

Net Speed Tweaks

sqlite3 Tweaks

SD card Tweaks

And More!!

Build.prop Tweaks

Faster Streaming

Better Image & Audio

No delay in making Calls

Battery Tweaks

Proximity Tweaks

3G Speed Tweaks

Faster Boot

And More!!

Want to preview how the rom is like?

View Here

SmartDroid Simple Bloat Installer NJ1

S Services(S Account etc)

Analog Clock

Calculator

Chaton

Clipboard service

Digital Clock

Divx support

DropBox

DSM

Dual Clock

Exchange

FM Radio

Kies

LCD Test

EMail

Mobileprint

Myfiles

Page Buddy

Paper Artist

Polaris

SCloud

Hubs

SMemo

SServices

SSguggest

SVoice

AND More!!

All apps Zipalighned for ram optimization and updated to NJ1

Installation Process

-Copy Rom in Internal/External Sd card

-Format System

-Wipe Data

-Wipe Cache

-Wipe Dalvik Cache

-Install Rom

-Reboot

ScreenShot

Click Here

Note:

-Modem Has been removed to prevent IMEI issues(Old modem will be preserved)

-If feeling Negative, do not show them in this thread( Keep thread Clean)

-Flash at your own risk. I am not responsible for bricked devices

- This ROM Needs EFS v2 Modem so Please flash EFS v2 Modem as EFS v1 is not compatible( MK6 Modem)

IF you like my work, Please hit the thanks button and also rate this thread. It helps alot​
[Galaxy S III Android Development] SkywalkerZ:
KitKat OP

Lightest Sammy 4.3 rom​

What to Expect from this rom?​

Fast

Stable

Less Bugs

Lite​

Features​

Based on QS-ROM

Busybox added

Rooted (SuperSu v2.65)

Init.script support

All apps zipaligned (for better ram management)

New zipalign tweak for Kitkat

1000 sms recipents

No sms to mms conversion

Shutter sound added

Quadmultiwindow view

Adblock host files

Sqlite Support

4-way reboot

Light and ripple effect on lockscreen

Modded launcher for speed

Transtions slimmed

Bloat removed (540 MB)

Modded Settings

New wifi tweaks

AROMA installer

Option to backup apps in Aroma

Option to Backup EFS in aroma

Option to backup Philz setting in Aroma

Option to restore downloaded apps in Aroma

Option to disable boot sound in Aroma

Option to disable bootanimation in Aroma

Option to enable Adblock in Aroma

Option to enable Navbar in Aroma

Option to wipe partions in Aroma

Enabled HD Voice

UPSM

Torch Toggle

Enabled Emoji support in stock keyboard

Enabled Call Recording

Enabled ALL apps on multiwindow

Enabled Camera during call

And many more!!

Kernel

Boeffla Kernel

Init.d Tweaks

Battery Tweaks

VM Tweaks

Net Speed Tweaks

sqlite3 Tweaks

SD card Tweaks

And More!!

Build.prop Tweaks

Faster Streaming

Better Image & Audio

No delay in making Calls

Battery Tweaks

Proximity Tweaks

3G Speed Tweaks

Faster Boot

And More!!

Want to preview how the rom is like?

View Here

SmartDroid Simple Bloat Installer ND1

S Services(S Account etc)

Analog Clock

Calculator

Chaton

Clipboard service

Digital Clock

Divx support

DropBox

DSM

Dual Clock

Exchange

FM Radio

Kies

LCD Test

EMail

Mobileprint

Myfiles

Page Buddy

Paper Artist

Polaris

SCloud

Hubs

SMemo

SServices

SSguggest

SVoice

AND More!!

All apps Zipalighned for ram optimization and updated to ND1

IF you like my work, Please hit the thanks button and also rate this thread. It helps alot​
[Galaxy S III Android Development] SkywalkerZ:
DOWNLOAD HUB​

ROM

SD KitKat v3(latest)

SD KitKat v2

SmartDroid v10 4.3(latest)

SmartDroid V9.9 4.3(EOL)

Older releases

Here

Bloat Installer

Bloat NJ1 4.4.2

Bloat ND1 4.3

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] SkywalkerZ:
Credits

-@qaraqumus for base (4.4.2)

-@Ricky310711 (Team MAte Baby! and kitchen;))

-@JustArchi (init method & PORT)

-@friedrich420(for Multiwindow Quad View)

-@RagzDog (For Inspiration)

-@Sale (Fore Inspiration)

-@My S3 ( For supporting me)

-@MyLifeRocks10(For CRT)

-@Arsaw(For His LockScreen Mod)

-@Andi(For his Amazing Boeffla Kernel)(Used in v2.2+)

-AndroidGX (For his amazing kernel)(Used in v1,v1.1,BETA v2.0, v2.1)

-@BSDgeek_Jake(For his "Mother of all ADBloacking" host file here)

-@Rovo89 (For xposed)

-@slaid480(for entropy)

-@wanam (for mods and guides)

-@and the whole of XDA( for encouraging me and using my rom)

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[Galaxy S III Android Development] medovici:
Well,this rom certainly don't look or behave like someones first ever:) ....everything is smooth and responsive. I didn't test all things but for now it is really awesome. installation went fine i just flashed SuperSu 1.8 zip and didn' t have root issues. Good work [MENTION=5432718]SkywalkerZ[/MENTION]...Thank you very much
[Galaxy S III Android Development] cr0wnest:
Thanks, flashing as I type this. Love the file size.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] SkywalkerZ:
Thanks for the feedback..as soon as a new Official firmware will be out (expecting MK6, Not from dump) ill update the rom, fix that stupid issues(hopefully) and add a few more things :)

And as always thanks for using ZDroid ;)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] SkywalkerZ:
I know right..removed every single bloatware and just kept the major apps..

Tell me your feedback :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] medovici:
Well that makes this rom perfect for me, because I don't use any of that stuff,i don't even use any of googles services also....I like light roms with few fancy things like transparent accuweather but nothing more. thanks again(spent my 8 thanks for today)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] SkywalkerZ:
You wont be disapointed by my work

hahah no problem ..You can spend your next 8 thanks on this rom..LOL (Just kidding)

i dont do all this for money..i do this cause i love android and i am just 15 (LOL) so just appreciate my work by hitting the thanks button(Once or how many times you guys want) it will just make me happier and motivate me to do more(Now i am actually learning how to unpack kernel and add init.d support my self and maybe some tweaks if i am succesfull) ;)

As always thanks for flashing ZDroid :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] cr0wnest:
So far so good, got a lot of my apps up and running. Phone feels very fast and very snappy, more so than the other non-debloated ROMs out there. Now to test out the battery life. Only issue I had was that my root was broken after flashing, so I had to re-root with SuperSU 1.80. Overall i think its pretty good for a first time ROM great work! ;)