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[Xperia Z1 General] Emannxx:
That's what I'm not sure. The SIM-lock is the basic thing the operators do in order to prevent users from switching to another one, but now they also apply the bootloader-lock in order to prevent users from installing modified-unnoficial software.

Sony might request the SIM-unlock code in order to "prove" that the phone has been released, thats my best guess. I don't really know if it is somehow related to the bootloader-unlock. But since it is a restriction applied by the operator, once I request it to be unlocked, I literally asking for the full access to the device... which can only be obtained by unlocking the SIM and unlocking the bootloader :)
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
It has nothing to do with the bootloader unlock!!!
[Xperia Z1 General] bogdan wst:
I bought my first Z1 phone (i've got it replaced under warranty) branded and sim-locked, but the bootloader was ALLOWED to unlock.

So - i think sim-locking and not allowing the bootloader to be unlocked, are two DIFFERENT things.

p.s. - however, i think it's worth trying that request in Portugal law. There's nothing to lose.
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
This is what I thought.
[Xperia Z1 General] BoRoU:
So what conditions have to have a phone to bootloader unlock allowed: YES?

What a difference one bootloader unlock allowed: YES and another bootloader unlock allowed: NO??
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Bootloader Unlocked: You can flash Custom Kernels, Bootloader Locked: You can't flash Custom Kernels, Stock Only but you can flash Custom Roms and be rooted.
[Xperia Z1 General] juanpirulo:
Well. I gonna tell you what i did in spain. I got a Phone from movistar with the status to unlock bootloader set to "no". I ask to my provider for the sim-unlock code and I got it. I sended to sony an email "questions.es@support.sonymobile.com" requesting to change this status. To certified that my phone is free i add the sim-unlock code, my imei, phone number and device model. After a week or two they answered to me with this:

In connection with an inquiry number 1-9......., we inform you that we will proceed to pick up your phone for the release of the bootloader of your phone.

For this we need you to contact us by phone to ask for the information needed to program the day of collection of the terminal.

Our phone hours are: 902 180 576 Monday to Friday, 9 to 19:30 hours uninterrupted.

Once you receive your terminal you will be able to unlock the Bootloader and make the process of "unlock" the bootloader, this operation could void the terminal as shown in the web http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
[Xperia Z1 General] urko95:
My case

In my case, I'm survieving with a HTC Wildfire S because Sony has taken my Z1 to change from "NO" to "YES".

Mine was from Vodafone and after SIM-Unlocking I realized I can't unlock bootloader. I contacted Sony in Spain and they asked my about my IMEI and NCK code (SIM Unlocking code).

A week later they called me saying that they would pick my Z1 to "unlock" it and 3 days ago they pick it up.

I miss my Z1.

Regards,

Urko
[Xperia Z1 General] BoRoU:
Yes, what happens once I unlock it clear and I did with my old Xperia Z.

What is not clear is I have the phone in order to unlock the bootloader or not based.
[Xperia Z1 General] bogdan wst:
I hope you succeed in getting an allowed bootloader-unlocking phone.

However, i'm curious if Sony will return you such a device, with the same IMEI as you originally had. Please keep us informed about that.
[Xperia Z1 General] BoRoU:
I hope not to have to send it to Sony. If I can not solve this surely return the phone and buy it somewhere else.

Yet if I make the process of sending you the story.
[Xperia Z1 General] Emannxx:
Do you have any information about any service fees from Sony? Did they give you any info about charging you with the pick up/delivery etc?
[Xperia Z1 General] urko95:
No fees, they told me it was free.

Regards,

Urko
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
I don't get it. :confused:
[Xperia Z1 General] Emannxx:
Wow! That's amazing! I hope they do the same for Portugal! :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z1 General] Why So Serious?:
Have had the same thing on previous Xperia devices, and basically this is what each status means:

SIM Lock = A lock the Network Operator applies to stop you using another Network's sim card.

Bootloader Unlock = A lock on your bootloader preventing you from flashing custom Kernels. The state of this is FIXED by Sony before the phones reach your Network Operator. Most Operators request that this option is set at NO to prevent customers flashing custom software. Contacting your Operator about having this status changed to YES is pointless as they can't change it for you, it can only be done by Sony.

As far as I'm concerned, Sony and the Network Operators have deals with strict terms and conditions in place. There's no guarantee that SIM Unlocking your phone will mean you can have your Bootloader status changed by Sony. It may work, but sending their phone to Sony might not be worth it for a lot of people.

Only way you can 100% get an Unlockable Bootloader is by buying directly from Sony SIM FREE, as the handsets that come directly from them always have Unlockable Bootloaders. It's not the only way - plenty of retailers will sell handsets with Unlockable Bootloaders, but you won't know until you've got the phone in your hands.
[Xperia Z1 General] BoRoU:
Understood. Thank you very much for the explanation.
[Xperia Z1 General] albertobom:
I Right now I want to throw away my Z1 :(.

No Cyanogenmod roms is too much for me to take :(.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] profyler:
I got the moto g running and I noticed my WiFi passwords were not restored to this device when i set up my google account. previous phone was a optimus 4x

what the hell happened ?:confused: .
[Moto X Q&A] d14gvn:
I mean... other phones (AFIK) can record in slow motion and record audio too. Is possible in our phone? When I record in slow motion I don't have audio. Is that an issue?

Cheers!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dr.faez:
hi

i insulted apok room 4.3.1 official with its go-apps

but the phone blue icon unfortunately has stooped

the dialer i mean

what should i do

thanx
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thermax04:
is this apok rom a cocked rom? u can ask tbe developer
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] power1994:
Change the rom to get original touch wize icon
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ryanbg:
Great news!

Developer jeboo from over at the Verizon S4 forum was successfully able to insert a modified stock kernel module without issue on MK2 (an older S4 build, but with Knox.)

What does this mean? Well, for one, it means that there is a possibility of kexec (custom kernels), but certain things need to be accomplished first. We need to figure out if we can exploit modified modules, as opposed to inserting a new module (which I'm not sure has been attempted yet using the put/get user exploit.) Jeboo is posting the code on github for developers out there. He is going to try on MJ7 next, as he has only attempted MK2 so far. The exploit was patched in October/November I believe, so there is a possibility MJ7 and MJE may be vulnerable. I will post the link for his github when it becomes available. Keep in mind there's much more we can accomplish besides kexec with kernel modules also.

Source: Here
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] BIGSIKE3:
Oh now that would be totally awesome the only thing I'm really missing is a fast charge kernel that would really solve the last of my problems.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] pimpmaneaton:
Awesome news!! A lot of doors can be opened with that.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] FAUguy:
I loved custom kernels on the Note 2 since they could be overclocked and had a lot of other useful features.

I had been wondering why the Note 3 didn't have any custom kernels, yet did have other custom ROMs.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ryanbg:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2578566
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] humdrum2009:
Sweet
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] dadsterflip:
This is good news.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Brandonrz:
I don't mean to be the debby downer but... This is irrelevant, because kernel modules are disabled completely in the note 3. [MENTION=766721]ryanbg[/MENTION]
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TechBSwift:
Hashcode stated he was looking into this... Who knows what will come from this
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Brandonrz:
Absolutely nothing, the only thing you can do is enter kernel modules and still be able to flash; wich leaves a possibility for a kexec module could be inserted. Our kernel disables kernel modules, so no possibly for a kexec module to be inserted. And even if there was something the get/put exploit could do for us, chances are It was patched most likely on mje, or mj7. He said he'll see what he can do with this, he was talking about the s4. Even ask [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] himself.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ryanbg:
You can modify stock kernel modules without triggering signature verification, which makes inserting a new module redundant, at least for our purpose. MJE and prior kernels are most likely not patched as it was compiled on Nov. 11. The S4 and Note 3 are almost identical, so this is likely reproducible. I am sending an MJE boot.img to jeboo to take a look at. You should take a look at his code on github. He also tested this successfully on MJ7 for S4.

"The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the v6k and v7 ARM platforms do not validate certain addresses, which allows attackers to read or modify the contents of arbitrary kernel memory locations via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild against Android devices in October and November 2013."

From CVE-2013-6282

Verizon MJE Note 3 kernel was compiled on November 11th.

This is the exploit that jeboo is using. Here

by jeboo from his exploit thread.

It's also important to note that if this does have any success on our device, it would be advisable to not update.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] kwkw480:
This is indeed great news. A lot of amazing devs out there! Unfortunately for me i sold my note 3 and the dev edition is back ordered :/
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] lkspencer:
If I fire up a terminal the modprobe and insmod commands are both there. [MENTION=3982842]Brandonrz[/MENTION] was saying that our kernel disables kernel modules, but why then are those commands available?

I am still on MI9 and I took an MI9 boot.img, extracted its contents and loaded the zImage file into IDA but I am in unfamiliar territory here. I searched for strings with "auth" in them and didn't see anything with lkmauth. Maybe that's because loadable kernel modules are, as [MENTION=3982842]Brandonrz[/MENTION] was saying, disabled. Obviously someone with more experience and knowledge of IDA would be beneficial here.

I'm at work now, but I plan on writing a simple kernel module to try and load it using modprobe to see what kind of output I get.

I know this isn't much, but thought I would at least contribute. Please don't get any false hope from this post, not much here.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] csstamatin:
I know this isn't much, but thought I would at least contribute. Please don't get any false hope from this post, not much here.[/QUOTE]

Iregardless, lol, thanks for keeping up with the fight!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] lkspencer:
OK, to follow up to my previous post...I built a simple module and tried to load it using insmod which fired off an error about Function not implemented. So modules are definitely disabled for our kernel (turns out there's a much easier way to tell this, ::facepalm:: ). I guess insmod and modprobe are included despite the kernel config being set to not support modules. Sorry, I know this is repeat info for more experienced devs.

I'm going to leave this one alone, but I'm interested to learn more about the process as jeboo and other devs work on the GS4 solution.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Brandonrz:
I didn't want to say anything but... Sorry, I want it as much as anyone else.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Surge1223:
MJE kernel patched the exploit for you guys, sorry and im not just saying that, I know this from personally looking at the kernel source and the patch for the exploit. I tried forever to get you guys saferoot. The interesting thing is that kingo still gets root for you guys with an as of yet undiscovered exploit..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] lkspencer:
That's ok, it was a good learning experience for me. I've got quite a bit to learn for this stuff. I'm a developer by trade, but this is a different ball field for me.

---------- Post added at 08:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:48 AM ----------

So since I am still on MI9 I can still use this exploit right? Is it possible to use it to make some kind of rootkit? I don't know to what end, just asking to learn.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Surge1223:
Honestly I dont know if it was MJE. It was whatever was the latest Samsung open source kernel they released at the time. We tested on the dev MJ3 kernel as well and that didnt work. But you have to edit the source with your kernels info. Id say if your output from cat /proc/version is early Oct or before then maybe.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Tromatic:
I'm still quite newbish, and sometimes the information is a bit dense (as am I). Could I ask that when you post a new ROM or update one that you make a prominent note that your work does NOT contain the Knox bootloader? Most people are, but you have to read carefully (which we all do, right?)

I did not see a thread regarding this, I'm sure it will be a dupe.

Anyway, thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GuestK00145:
No custom ROM I've seen contain the Knox bootloader.

And I'm pretty sure the OPs says it as well
[Android Apps and Games] alisalam:
This tool provides a way to measure the dimensions of near objects similar to classical meters. This is done by moving along the object's side you want to measure its length while holding the Hold button (e.g. measuring the width of a door, a carpet or a bed).

To make more accurate measures, you can select the average check box which displays the mean of more than one measure of the dimension

Please, i need to review this app.. you can find it on Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sysengcenter.slidemeter&hl=en

Here is a video about using it:

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2TkRdK9nyc[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Apps and Games] egzthunder1:
Nice concept but tried it on my Huawei premia 4g (stock, rooted ics 4.0.4) and it doesn't work. Holding the button doesn't seem to activate anything. I will test it in a couple of other devices and report back.

Could you please add the apk to the OP? This way people with no market access can download it as well. Thank you.

Edit: also, you have the wrong YouTube link up here.
[Android Apps and Games] alisalam:
you need to hold the button while you are moving along the edge of the object you are measuring and then release the button once stopped. if anything went wrong and the internal algorithm found the result is not accurate, a two-beeps buzz should be heard indicating this.

Please find below a link to this short video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1xrQ6M9r2c
[Android Apps and Games] egzthunder1:
Yes. I know and that is exactly how i did it. As i said, it did not do anything when i tried it. It will try a different device and let you know.
[Android Apps and Games] egzthunder1:
Just so you know, I installed it again a few times on the device but no luck. I also installed it on a Xperia Z Ultra GPE, running 4.4.2 and got the same result.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] mgerbasio:
I'm looking for an application and hoping someone here can make a suggestion.

When I take a photo, I'd like to attach a text file to the photo right after I take the picture. Nothing complicated, just a note about where/when and the purpose of the photo. Basically, I'm looking to document a job site or something and want to keep notes with the picture. Thanks.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] zebani10:
Have you tried "Fast Photo Notes" ?
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] FirePoncho86:
Google keep can do that! It comes with the N5 too! I'll put some screenies for example.

You can take a picture, add a title and notes, on get a reminder for it. For example, I took a picture of my clock, let myself know something about it and set a location reminder so that next time j go to the mall, I'll remember to pick up some batteries. Then the note is posted on the home screen of the app (mind my Christmas lists).
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] bandit1976:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B007JNWJMI try this one
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Wuzz Ranger:
+1 for Google Keep. Never knew about keep until a few weeks ago. Google Keep runs on your PC and your phone. Both sync up so you will always have your notes where ever you go. I do like the ability to type notes out with photos.
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] mgerbasio:
Thanks. I'll take a look at the suggestions. Appreciate the help.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MWill84:
Okay so I decided to switch from an iphone. I have the galaxy S3 from att. SGH-I747, but am using it on mobile. So its already been unlocked. I was connected to WiFi at my moms and it automatically did an update to 4.3 firmware. It use to run 4.1.1 I believe. I wanna root my phone because ive seen so many cool things you can do with a rooted phone. Can my phone be rooted? Yes or no? If so, how can I do it??? Please help!!! Thanks
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jl33:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1963790

Id check out that thread. It details a root method from an awesome developer. Good luck!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MWill84:
Yeah thats not gonna work...thanks though
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] yaozkii:
and why not? you can also use framaroot app to root your device.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] rorijam:
Yes, it is posible... well not realy

but You can take pictures in macro mode by using a simple optical magnifier in front of the camera to compensate for close up pictures like 2 inch or less..

See pictures

With this idea You Imate Jam or similar will be ready for One Note Mobile OCR from microsoft when available!!!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] p_pen:
Oh.....Great.. But can I use this method to make the worldcard mobile software work on my T-mobile mda (cingular 8125)? I installed this software to my mda but it doesn't work well because my phone doesn't have macro mode. What do you think?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chelper:
I went from Beans 22 to the Ben's 4.3 and the back to Beans 22. Each time I wiped everything except external SD. I even wiped internal SD. During the last wipe of internal SD, I got an I/O error telling me TWRP couldn't format because of one folder. Everything flashed normal and once I was in, I used Root Explorer to try and delete that folder, but I get an error. It's the talkatone folder in data/data. I can rename, which I did so I could install talkatone fresh. What can I do about that folder? Can't delete it and it prevents the format of internal SD. Almost like I need to run something like I use on Windows machines (checkdisk). Any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
When u use root explorer, is your internal SD mounted as read/write?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chelper:
Yes, and when I try to delete that folder, it says "delete failed"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
My only other guess would be to rename it and delete it. Maybe that would work.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chelper:
I was able to rename it, but I still get the error message when I try to delete.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
I wish I knew what to tell you its so weird

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moritz31:
Hey Guys,

it maybe sounds a bit stupid, but i exactly want to know how the alarm clock works. If u create an alarm, the informations must be saved somewhere and if u activate an alarm there must be an service in the background which look if the time is right and then send an intent to an activity ? This service have to run every time the phone is on. Am i right ?

The reason why i want to know this, is because i'm writing an app which is in this point very similar to an android alarm clock. How it works:

The user enter a start and end time , in this time the app should do something, but it should not only work while the user is in the app, it should also work when the user is in another app, on the home screen or when the display is off.

I already tried it with 2 activities, a Broadcast, but it won't really work :(

Have you guys maybe an idea how i can reach my goal?

Hope i'm in the right section of this forum

Moritz
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimp208:
I am by no means an expert in the subject but I would recommend taking a look at this information, as well as this documentation on Android Process Life-cycle.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moritz31:
it is maybe possible to use http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/AlarmManager.html as Service, so i can wake my app up with this and don't have to write my own ...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Thugws:
Does anybody know if our x910 will get new updates android 4.3 or 4.4&
[Motorola Droid RAZR] zero66:
official updates suck in my opinion. Check out cm11 nightlies
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Thugws:
thx for reply

yea i know but im interesting if we will get official updates of kitkat/ now im useing slim been
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Dustin1358:
I would say that we do not get a update, they would not get us the update to 4.1.2, so i think that was the last update.

Now you have to flash costumroms
[Motorola Droid RAZR] control187:
agreed

I would have to agree. It's a 2 year old device, not matter how you slice it. Unlikely to get anything beyond what we have today OTA. Happy to be proven wrong.

Avery
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samsmith5:
Has anyone got the Moga Pocket controller to work with any game emulators?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vojta_kle:
Hi everyone!

I just received this fake dock from ebay. I am not surprised that it doesnt work, but inside, it is not as bad as I thought.

I am sorry, but as new user, I cannot post outside links.

Does anybode have experience with this kind of dock?

If you know, how to get it work, please reply.

Thx, vojta.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] haza12d:
Get your money back. I wouldn't even try to mess with that thing to get it to work. Who knows, it might fry your phone!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Andrewtst:
Complain to the seller and ask for refund.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DAvid_B:
What doesn't work?

Looks like one I bought on Amazon that works fine.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vojta_kle:
Well, it doesnt work at all.

I tried HDMI output, USB otg with keyboard, even charging doesnt work.

I am surprised that nobody except DAvid_B tried this kind of docks. :)

I complained to the seller, waiting for his answer.

DAvid_B - can you please send me the link for the amazon dock?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DAvid_B:
Dock
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] 00_MACKIE_00:
Works fine here..

Sent from my NOTE 3
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clorbag:
so i have been using usb otg recently and really like it. right now i am trying to connect my ps3 controller via usb otg to play games on my fpse emulator, the controller works on the phone i can move pages etc but doesn't work in the app. anyone with experience with fpse and usb otg to help me with this? i used to use the sixaxi pair tool via bluetooth but i dot have a comp right now to pair them.

also if it helps im running slimkat 1.7

and stickmount pro is installed.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clorbag:
bump for help