yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] Arinio:
Backing Up EFS Partition

Dear Jaspreet,

Myself and CoolKoushik07 tested this procedure long before. However this is not working solution. This is due to the natture of the EFS filesystem.

Please go through my Post # 39,40,41,42,43,44.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2541198&page=5

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] Jasi2169:
Check ur command "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/storage/extSdCard/efs.img"

and mine "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 of=/sdcard/efs.img"

Two mistakes ? first is our mounting point for efs is mmcblk0p16 and there is no storage "of=/storage/extSdCard/efs.img" it shud be either to sdcard directly or of=/extSdCard/efs.img :)
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] coolkoushik07:
Just a lil correction.. /storage/extSdCard/ is not wrong directory..
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] Arinio:
Backing Up EFS Partition

Dear Jaspreet,

Please check my Post #43.

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] mjraogr:
hello [MENTION=5017666]Jaspreet_Singh[/MENTION]

Im forget to make a backup by my efs folder I8552 again after formated my PC.

Now its empyt cause i had troubles flashing test by custom rom

Important

Except the stock lockscreen and stock setupwizard inicial everything works even empty folder cause I managed to recreate the mac adress, retrieve the IMEI

3G signal ok

calls Ok

IMEI ok

IP/Wi fi ok

Is it something can u do , like send files folders attachment and i using sdk put my mac adress, ip and imei to restore files?

tks
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] GlauberMSP:
[MENTION=5701299]mjraogr[/MENTION]....

Add facebook.

https://m.facebook.com/GlaMsP?ref=bookmark

I also had the same problem, I was looking for solutions to this problem and in one of these search found an EFS file from another machine and tried their luck to restore my folder ..

Following the steps in this link posted by [MENTION=5536298]manojkumar8552[/MENTION] my work out and now is working perfectly.

Download these files, extract the desktop.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6t2vRswL0dHVXRKYXZncGd1WVU/view?usp=sharing

1 - run the Backup_EFS ...

2 - Once completed Backup your EFS.img, rename such as EFS MY or something.

3 - Inside the folder contains another file (efs Restore.img) change the name to EFS.img.

4 - Run the Restore_EFS ...

5 - Restart the device ...

6 - Enter the ROOT folder with Explorer, find the EFS / Factoryapp folder, edit the file (factorymode) will contain OFF switch to ON all upper case, reset the unit ....

Good luck ... these steps have worked in the mine, hope it helps ...

NOT TO THANK !!
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Albertna:
All, I did watch the guide and I did spend nigh-on 3 hours, no exaggeration, trying to find my solution.

But it looks like I've really messed up big time!!!!

Idiot that I am, I had everything running perfectly before, however I have become far to over confident and i think i have bricked my device!! I flashed this thinking it was rom that was stable (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2561064)

Unfortunately its left my device unable to turn off & will only will restart showing the Samsung logo. I installed previously a custom recovery & cannot access it. I also cannot access download mode.

When you stop laughing at me can you please advise my wisest course of action? Stupid thing is I can flash and mess around with my GNex until the cows come home, but this has me flummoxed and greatly worried.

I look forward to any reply's.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bierma32:
Sorry to say this, when follow this thread then you see that is an test.build

1. Can you start your rom into recovery mode?

Is your answere yes than follow step 2.

1A. Can you start your tab into download mode, is your answere yes. Flash the stockrom by odin.

2. Download a flash able rom on your pc , copy this on your ext sdcard.

3.but the sdcard into your tab.

4.start your tab into recovery mody , do a full wipe, and than flash the rom from your ext.sdcard

cross your fingers and hope that your tab booted.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Albertna:
Thank you for the reply..No i cannot start tab into recovery mode or download mod.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trazfer:
As previously said, cwm or odin are the only ways you can do to revert to stock because you flashed a test cm rom. Did you try to charge your tab maybe you have lowbattery. Or maybe one of your volume keys and home button are broken.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bensonhsu2008:
Try Usb jig, it may works for you.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unjustified Dev:
don't blame my rom lol. Hold volume down , home button and power at the same time for like 20 secs then it will be in download mode. I have soft bricked it over 50 times. same for recovery you have to hold , vol up , home , and power until tab reboots to tab 3 logo then keep holding it for like 3 secs then let go it will go into recovery.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Albertna:
Thanks for all the prompt comments, yep panic over I managed to get into download mode & re-flashed the standard rom.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcharleyultra:
Just curious- how did you get it into Download Mode?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Miichaell:
I know this question was asked many times before, but last topic I found is almost an one year old. I tried some ICS ROMs somewhere in 2012, but none of them weren't so stable, optimized and with such gaming performance as GB. There were many FC's, touchpad support was mostly bad and so on. Meanwhile there come JB and I hope that nowadays situation is much better then before. I use about 6 months Gin2, before I used AuroraPlay and before Aurora NXT roms. There weren't much reason to upgrade from GB, but last time there are more and more games and apps that I would like to try but can't cause they are only for 3.0+/4.0+.

So I'm looking for rom, doesn't matter if ICS or JB:

1) Full touchpad support like GB - I don't know if there is any such rom, but I hope for it;

2) Performance close to GB - I want play XPO games and emulators (PSX, N64)

3) Good battery life - 2 days when I don't play any games and phone is most of the time in standby or max playing music (on Gin2 3 days is no problem)

4) Percentage battery and on/off tools in notification area
[Online Courses, Schools, and Other External Resour] salah_1992:
hello every one

I want to build a social network app for my college and I want the program have a database of the id number for student and I want the app have a profile for every one and wall like the facebook and they can upload pictures and videos and send private message text and voice message and the app have a groups , that is all in my brain ^_^ right now . but I don't have any idea for programing android app for that I come to my second home and my second family ( XDA DEVELOPERS ) , can any one help me and tell me from where to start , thank you very much for trying to help me
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] dsfletch:
Do we know anyone that can fix water damaged skyrockets? It turns on but keeps rebooting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ThdDude:
I have fixed many devices with a new ebay $5.00 battery, and take apart device and use a heat gun to dry it out. Or take it apart and put in bag of silica gel or uncooked rice for a few days.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] alibabaa:
any solution out there to manage which icons can be placed on the desktop ( WM5).

10x
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HandyBesitzer:
Hi,

after i tried many ROMs and also worked on a Sense 5 Theme it doesn't look for me there will ever be a stable daily Sense 4 or Sense 5 ROM.

So i decided to take a lower but stable ROM where a2sd works, camera,....

My latest ROM said always there is to less memory please clean up. I go to the settings, all apps and it show me between 30 and 50 MB free and on the ext is about 500MB free. So i don't know what this stupid message wants to tell me.

Everyone is talking about cm and if i'm right the latest original cm7 with everything working is cm7.2 is that right or is there also cm 10.x stable with all working (GPS, H, WiFi, Camera,...) i could abdicate the FM.

Also i don't want to miss a little bit of sense (quicksettings, Clock widget)

Also there are a few Apps that should work: Navigon, Gdata, LBE Privacy Guard

Is there a ROM you can advise with the features (Sense Theme, Navigon/Gdata/LBE compatible, Full working A2sd) above??

Thank you guys
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iOSecure:
I recently bought a choe qi wireless charger for the Nexus 5 not seeing that Google made a new one. I decided to log the temperature of the device over night and it had it a maximum temperature of 112.8 (~43C) degrees Fahrenheit and then dropped to 104.1F for the remainder of the night when it trickle charged.

Is this ok for the battery or is it to warm?

-Thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bblzd:
I've seen my battery go to 42c just from normal usage.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
your body temp is 98.6F, 112.8F is not far from that. you think 113F is hot? 113F water is considered warm water, no where near hot. your phone is plugged into a charger, with electricity flowing, 113F is normal.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markdapimp:
Also Li-On batterys have build in chips that regulate the charge going to the battery and from the battery and temp sensors to shut off the phone/kill power when overheating occurs. its like a safety mechanism/feature in the device that will shut it down so it can cool off to prevent the battery from being wasted/killed
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] khmadeel:
Hello all,

So I managed to root my Xperia Ion LT28AT using the "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33" Option 0. Option 1 didn't work for me.

Atleast my root status is confirmed. I can install root accessing applications. I just need guidance about flashing a jellybean rom and I have absolutely no idea whether my bootloader is locked/unlocked.

Yes I'm a noob and this is my first attempt at flashing a rom so I didn't want to risk anything. And I did search the forum and didn't understand anything past the rooting since I'm not sure about my bootloader unlock status.

Btw I visited this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1753261 and found out under the Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status (of my phone) that the Bootloader unlock allowed says NO.

Your help is appreciated.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goodlad2:
i have just installed CyanogenMod 10.1 when i connect nook to pc it does not connect to it ,and i cant seem to find any files i put on my sd card

either anyone help please.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leapinlar:
CM10.1 uses a new protocol for connecting to PC's called MTP. And it make a difference which PC operating system you are running. The files do not show up as a drive letter but as a named section low in the file explorer's left pane.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goodlad2:
thanks for that i plugged it into my laptop and worked ok
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] curkmez:
Mates I have done these for two SPV Brand New M500,I ve tried so many things but I couldnt resolve the problem.I only need help from ur experiences,if you have had and resolved the same problem pls reply for this new member.I am afraid of loosing these two M500.I am also ready to give money for Orange but I really dont know what to do for the next.I will be waiting for ur replies.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] heliosfa:
you what now? Your flag says UK, but that post did not makle sense.

Are you after an unlocker for an SPV M500? if so, search the forum, of have a look in the Wiki for the Unlockers.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] remixkilla:
I accidentally lost my navigation bar. I have on simi emerse on. I had restarted my phone and now I am not able to get it back. Can someone please help me thank you.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] remixkilla:
Anybody?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shbaldw:
Not totally sure, but there used to be a buildprop edit that went something like qemu.mainkeys and disabled the bar. Good luck!

Sent from a stock/rooted n5 running franco.kernel
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marleyfan61:
Are you running GravityBox? If so just go back into the settings and set it back to normal. You may need to reboot after.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] remixkilla:
Yes I'm using glovebox and that didn't work.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imablackhat:
I tried emailing customer support they couldn't properly answer me. So I figured let's ask the form.

Billing cycle expires 12/21/13...

Auto renew is on...

Does my data cycle reset the 21st or the 22nd at 12am midnight.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imablackhat:
Bump
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shades333:
22nd
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shotta35:
Your plan expires at the end of the last day of your cycle which in your case being tonight? So depending on your time-zone (think they are CST) it either resets at 12am or 1am EST which would then be the 22.
[General Questions and Answers] chaitu.swaroop:
hi fnds i've a rooted mmx a110 & i've installed four roms one after one and all worked well. three days before i've installed the rom UltimateGalaxyV2 MMX A110 By Droid & my phone is working as a samsung gt-i9500 with android version 4.2.2.

even dis is working well with a few problems.

one is phone is not ringing in given profile modes while a call is coming, simply screen is awaking like in silent mode, but in created profiles it is ringing nicely,

SECOND & IMPORTANT PROBLEM IS THAT IT IS SHOWING THAT MY PHONE IS NOT ROOTED & FEW SOFTWARES LIKE MYFONT R NOT WORKING. even i've checked with root checker EVEN THAT IS SHOWING ME MY PHONE HAS NO ROOT ACCESS,

so what to do now to root my phone.

pls help me

thank you in advance.:)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] xceejhaex:
hi guys.

can someone help me?? about linking the extSdCard? so that even i dont swap my internal to extsdcard the all data and files are directly installed to my extsdcard.

just like this mod by rickwyatt http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2148053 (Credits to him for the idea)

but i want to know how to build it. do i have to modified the kernel? or just make an init.d script?

thanks to the people may help me :)

Godbless us all!

sorry guys i am just new here.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f891roy:
Hi guys,

can i first say, great work. And if i knew how to do this myself i would.

Just wondering if you could put in an option to hide the clock in the top right corner... like the option in the interface to hide the battery icon.

Also need an option in the camera to use external SD card for main storage. Have tried 3 other camera apps from the play store but none have this option either.

Keep up the fantastic work.:good:
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dreamdrake:
Open default camera app.

Press wheel at top right.

Press the wheel again.

Press the wheel again.

Scroll down, tap on storage, tap memory card.

Exit using back button

Done.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amcio:
Hi, I searched all internet, but I still don't know why I can't recompile my framework-res.apk

I can decompile it, but only via newest APKTool, other ways getting error.

And recompiling ... I just tried decompile and recompile it, do nothing and it don't work.... I want change language in my phone to polish, it is Kiphone 5s, phone is great, but I can't recompile my translated xml file, because it don' work. It doesn't matter if I use changed files or stock files. Please help me with this.

My log, tried recompiling stock decompiled files ...

[*] framework-res folder

recompiling framework-res.apk...

W: Could not find sources

I: Building resources...

invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\Adrian\Desktop\xdaAutoAPKTool_V4.0.0\_INPUT_APK\framework-res\res/drawable-ldrtl-hdpi

invalid resource directory name: C:\Users\Adrian\Desktop\xdaAutoAPKTool_V4.0.0\_INPUT_APK\framework-res\res/mipmap-xxhdpi

Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Adrian\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL1644207117153092899.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Users\Adrian\Desktop\xdaAutoAPKTool_V4.0.0\_INPUT_APK\framework-res\res, -M, C:\Users\Adrian\Desktop\xdaAutoAPKTool_V4.0.0\_INPUT_APK\framework-res\AndroidManifest.xml]

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:193)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResourcesFull(Androlib.java:301)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.buildResources(Androlib.java:248)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:171)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.build(Androlib.java:154)

at brut.apktool.Main.cmdBuild(Main.java:182)

at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:67)

Caused by: brut.common.BrutException: could not exec command: [aapt, p, -F, C:\Users\Adrian\AppData\Local\Temp\APKTOOL1644207117153092899.tmp, -x, -S, C:\Users\Adrian\Desktop\xdaAutoAPKTool_V4.0.0\_INPUT_APK\framework-res\res, -M, C:\Users\Adrian\Desktop\xdaAutoAPKTool_V4.0.0\_INPUT_APK\framework-res\AndroidManifest.xml]

at brut.util.OS.exec(OS.java:83)

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.aaptPackage(AndrolibResources.java:191)

... 6 more

Nie moľna odnale«† dysku.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eduds:
[MENTION=5621219]Amcio[/MENTION]

Try to use the GUI APK Tool for decompiling/recompiling APKs
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amcio:
[MENTION=5161712]eduds[/MENTION]

Hi, much thanks for reply, but it still not work ... Are yo have any ideas ? Maybe I will send you file ?

It is log:

2013-12-21

17:31:02,45

Decompiling..

I: Loading resource table...

Exception in thread "main" brut.androlib.AndrolibException: Multiple resources: spec=0x01080301 drawable/ic_ab_back_holo_dark, config=-hdpi

at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:65)

at brut.androlib.res.data.ResConfig.addResource(ResConfig.java:58)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readEntry(ARSCDecoder.java:197)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readConfig(ARSCDecoder.java:166)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readType(ARSCDecoder.java:131)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readPackage(ARSCDecoder.java:106)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.readTable(ARSCDecoder.java:83)

at brut.androlib.res.decoder.ARSCDecoder.decode(ARSCDecoder.java:49)

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResPackagesFromApk(AndrolibResources.java:390)

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.loadMainPkg(AndrolibResources.java:56)

at brut.androlib.res.AndrolibResources.getResTable(AndrolibResources.java:48)

at brut.androlib.Androlib.getResTable(Androlib.java:48)

at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.getResTable(ApkDecoder.java:166)

at brut.androlib.ApkDecoder.decode(ApkDecoder.java:99)

at brut.apktool.Main.cmdDecode(Main.java:131)

at brut.apktool.Main.main(Main.java:68)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eduds:
[MENTION=5621219]Amcio[/MENTION]

Try to decompile and recompile right after, without change anything.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mkrevelations:
Basically, I'm thinking of buying franco's app/or faux's app (haven't decided on which one yet), what I needed to know was can I use that for other kernels?

P.S. Stick to the question, don't answer trickster mod, I know what it is. The question is specific enough, if that kernel allows, can I use this app for changing some settings of that kernel?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adil1508:
Yes! Franco's and Faux's kernel enhancement apps work for ALL kernels. I've personally tested both of them on Faux's, Franco's, AK, Bricked etc kernels.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mkrevelations:
Thank you.

/thread
[Android General] Shiven707:
There are several topics on red dim light (emitting out of proximity sensor) on the galaxy note 2 just left to the front facing camera. I was having same problem for 2-3 days back, one of two sensors beside front facing camera lit up continuously showing red dim light even with phone screen off or at standby mode. I searched a lot about this topic and was disappointed. There was also solution given by one senior member about uninstalling Viber, Viber was found as culprit messing with proximity sensor and keeping it on all the time. This really helped a bit. Here is solution.

It is not only Viber a culprit but you have to go into flashback and recall which was the last app you have installed after which actually the problem started, mine was rockettalk, all these are kind of apps which deal with instant messaging, internet calling, etc Just recall and find out such app and uninstall it, after that just reboot your device and check whether the quick glance feature is off i.e., settings/motion/quick glance, make sure it is not ticked. Reboot our device and thats it........!!! The annoying red dim light is gone :laugh:
[Android General] khudko83:
i9100 proximity sensor doesn't work

Hi to all!

I have the issue with proximity sensor and didn't manage to find a solution in other similar threads!

The matter is that it is always stay as Released.

In the same time in test screen (*#0*#) there are changing reading for PROXIMITY parameter from 2 up to 240 with no ADC parameter at all. Please look for screenshots. PROXIMITY parameter changes its value when I move my finger in front of the sensor, but as I can understand Android doesn't recognize it because of ADC absence.

Moreover I tried to change proximity sensor for working one (from another phone), but it shows the same as mine (with no ADC readings).

After all I think it is software problem, but I don't know how to solve it. I flashed different firmwares (now it is XWMSE NeatROM v.6.4), but nothing helped.

Please assist! Thanks!
[Google Chromecast] kaibaa:
So I recently bought a chromecast and now I am looking for apps to use with it. Avia caught my eye so I will try to buy it however are there any free or useful apps to use with Chromecast. My chromecast isnt rootable so I guess I will use officially supported apps only. My main purpose for chromecast was to stream locally stored mp3s on my phone to my TV and home theather so are there any other apps that will do the job. Also do suggest any free alternatives or ways to get Avia support for free since google wallet isnt supported in my country even though paying 3 dollars for an app isnt much trouble. :D
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
I'm not aware of any free apps, maybe Google play music ? I don't know.

Avia does support streaming mp3s and stuff , I've used it myself from my dlna server.
[Google Chromecast] kaibaa:
Well yeah I am aware of Avias capabilities and have also used Google Music but Google Music manager isnt supported for my country yet again so I cant use that. Avia seems like the best option for me but because it requires me to use a google wallet account it may be impossible to buy it in my country.
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
You could subscribe to plex pass through their website , which doesn't use Google play and the app is free to download, but you need a plex pass account.

4usd a month or 75usd lifetime.
[Google Chromecast] mdamaged:
FWIW, Plexing to Chromecast will be available to non-pass members once it is out of early access stage.
[Google Chromecast] drivenby:
He can't use the play store
[Google Chromecast] mdamaged:
Oh, only saw him state that he can't use Google wallet, they accept credit cards too, or do they region lock those too? Maybe contact Plex and see what they can do, they are usually pretty accommodating.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
If he can't use wallet he may issues with aVia too...Doesn't it require an In App purchase to get the Chromecast support?

I'm betting that purchase goes through Google...
[Google Chromecast] mpgwrx:
Oh yea good point Asphyx!
[Google Chromecast] wptski:
Yes, it does. Mine got declined at first till I figured out it was using an credit card that was stolen and had been changed.
[Google Chromecast] tehnerdbeast:
Hello there!

I hope this helps :D

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3006709?hl=en