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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
No. Carrier/network/sim lock will not be removed by flashing a generic rom. The only way to unlock our phone is with an unlock code, either from your carrier or an online seller.

Generic software can be flashed to the T-Mobile Z.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alanjolly123:
Well i thought simlock was a software restriction only.. THanks anyways..Anyway other than obataining a code??
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
It is a software restriction, but the sim lock status is kept in a secure area that cannot be edited without hard bricking the phone (the TA partition). Because of this, there is no unofficial way to sim unlock the phone.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joho5:
Does anyone have a download link to the newest version of Apollo?
[HTC Droid DNA] Hiraya:
hi all, few days ago' i bought a used dna without charger and cable

i tried to use my old charger but it charge really slow so im looking for a good charger and cable with european plug

any suggested brand?

ps: the original charger of the phone is 1A?
[HTC Droid DNA] xlxcrossing:
Just buy one online that says OEM that way you get the original charger. It is 1A yes. Nearly all smartphones charge at that rate.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
Does anyone know the hidden code for Nexus 5? I need to get into the LG's hidden menu. I am using my Nexus 5 here in Indonesia. The Nexus 5 was brought from the States, so it is the D820 version with the CDMA capability. I was trying to flash it to CDMA carrier here in Indonesia. But the setting just won't stick. It keeps coming back to Sprint's NAI. All i got now is only 1x connection. The 3G/Evdo isn't coming up. That's why I need to get into the LG hidden menu, there is a setting there which i need to tweak so that I can unlock the 3G/Evdo.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
*#*#4636#*#* be careful in your modification
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ickoicko:
I lol'd at the hidden code. It's like hidden mickey with goodies inside it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madroamer:
Can u share how did u activate cdma ? are u able to use gsm after tat ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jgkim:
REQ Mod SprintHiddenMenu.apk

Unlike Sprint G2 SprintHiddenMenu.apk PPP NAI setting method is set to be missing.

In order to apply for EVDO SprintHiddenMenu.apk & OmaDmclient.apk files and file modification is needed.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madroamer:
how were u able to activate 1x for cdma ? i tried a lot incl MSL code updation. but can activate. can u share how u achieved cdma mode for 1x ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
I used DFS to enter all the setting. Somehow i managed to get 1x. But then yesterday i was messing with the setting again and now all I can do is call and sms only. No data. so where can I get the missing apk?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madroamer:
Can u elaborate abt DFS ? Nvr heard abt it.. also can u elaborate wat is the setting ? coz wen ever i try i dont get cdma option. it goes to gsm mode.

if dfs method helps can u confirm whether u can restore back & use gsm wen needed ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
First u need to put the Nexus 5 into diag mode by following this instruction in this page: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2535478&page=5

and then u can download DFS from this page: http://cdmatool.com/

u can use the free version.

There are some videos on youtube on how to use the DFS. for example like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDAs7D9CzWs

You need to find your carrier's PRL though. So good luck. :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
So finally i managed to get 3G EVDO working on my Nexus 5. Besides using DFS. I also used QPST to write some setting into Nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madroamer:
Great congrats.

Can u provide step by step procedure which ll come handy also any qfsp

Are u able to use gSM ?

Any idea abt getting prl ? Any way to find it?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cezar1:
I tried to get evdo working on my Nexus by using DFS, but achieved nothing. All I can do now is call and sms only. No data. What settings did you write using QPST?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
So if you have entered all the setting using DFS, here's the trick you have to do using the QPST. in QPST go into the PPP config tab. Under the Um look at the User ID is your correct ID or the Sprint's one. If it is Sprint go into the user id and press ctrl-d. This will wipe permanently the Sprint ID. and then look at also inside AN and see whether the user ID is yours. If not do the same thing with the ctrl-d. After that press write to phone button. after that restart your Nexus 5. and then put the Nexus 5 into diag mode again. Use the QPST again. Go into the PPP config tab again. this time under Um and also AN tab fill in your user ID and password from your carrier. and then Write to Phone. restart your phone. Good luck :). Hopefully it will work for you. :cool:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
Yup GSM still works. There will be a choice to choose between CDMA and Global (GSM). For the PRL u need to get it from your carrier or google it :). The PRL is carrier specific. There are several tools that u need to get to flash Nexus 5. CDMA workshop to change the SPC to 000000. DFS to enter your setting like MDN, MIN. And last but not least, the QPST. Just like what I explained above. To connect the phone to the pc u need to be able to get the phone into diag mode. I posted the link on how to get the phone into diag mode. Good luck. :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
oh and don't forget to always insert a sim card inside. Without it the EVDO 3G will not work. I guess it's because the nature of the software/hardware of the phone which require a simcard in there.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madroamer:
Oh ok...tks..noted all.. ll try to get PRL first. yet to find. den ll try. will update soon
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cezar1:
Thanks man. I already done this steps, but there is some problem.

After I wipe the Sprint ID and press write to phone button, I get an error

View attachment 2508845

and then

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Maybe I used not good version of QPST or smth else. Which version of QPST do you use?

P. S. I'm using QPST build 402.

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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
Don't worry about it. All QPST version always do that. it says error, but it actually writes into the phone. I'm using build 422.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cezar1:
I would not have worried about it. But QPST not writes changes into the phone. After rebooting, Sprint ID reappears under the AN tub.

Can you give me your 422 build please. (e.g. using Dropbox, GDrive, ets)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
here's the link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hnrbtkcaobke3cz/cKq16gosVF

You can try the ctrl-d again on the AN. hopefully it will work this time.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madroamer:
I cant get any option.

I Rooted my NEXUS 5. beyond that i cudnt do any...

QPST doesnt show any phone in it. already installed drivers for nexus.

plz share step by step procedure to config spc prl misc... kindly help
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cezar1:
Thanks for 422 version. But it not help :( Trying the ctrl-d again. After rebooting, Sprint ID reappears. :eek:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
Hmm that's weird. We'll. we can try several things first. Try downloading the Nexus 5 Field Test Mode from the play store. After installing it, go to Data. There will be Data Profile. Try to change user Id there and also put in your password. It might help. And then check again if u missed any step. Did you try DFS also to flash into the phone besides QPST?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
If trying the QPST again still didn't work. I have one more thing for you to try. Bear with me because it was also a trial and error on how i got the 3G. :D
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madroamer:
wen connect dfs it doesnt show nexus 5 as device or any option !!!!

how to proceed ?

how to add codes thru DFS ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
First you have to root your Nexus 5. You can search it on Google. There are lots of tools to root. And then you have to put your nexus 5 into diag mode first. I put the link on the tutorial on how to put unto diag mode on the first page. But first, try to unlock the SPC of the nexus 5 and change it to 000000. Use CDMA ws. The CDMA workshop is a paid app. U can find the pirated version of it,but I can't provide a link to that. Sorry.

Try to bring your nexus 5 to your carrier first. Probably they can help you to flash your nexus 5. Or probably some shop who usually do flashing can help you too.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cezar1:
I'm already done that earlier. But it only change user id (and password) in Data profile. I was able to change that fields in DFS.

It does not change AN User ID.

Yes, I already used DFS to flash into the phone. I was able to flash all my carrier settings (NAM, data, ets). But after rebooting phone AN User ID changes to Sprint default (MEID@hcm.sprintpcs.com)

QPST still dont't work. What more thing do you mean? If it so secret, maybe PM.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
Nah it's not a secret though :D . I forgot to mention that before you go to QPST and do the ctrl-d thing, you have to write nvitem in cdma ws 3.9. I'll share you the file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/urm8jfwyzmnsjab/optimus_nv.txt

After you write the nvitem into the phone,try again with the QPST. Hopefully this time you will succeed. Good luck. :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cezar1:
Cooool. :good: It's working. Thanks a lot, man. You're amazing :cool:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
Glad it's working. :) share it with others then :D . I hope to write a tutorial soon about the flashing Nexus 5 here in XDA. Wish me luck. :laugh:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cezar1:
Good luck. Write this tutorial.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madroamer:
DFS Doesnt show Nexus 5 Device....even when checked in ports it lists only laptop inbuilt modem...how to correct this ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hendrali:
Please follow my guide here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49638075

Hope it helps.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anycallmongolia:
Hello, fellow QPST users.

QPST 2.7 Build 4.2.2 is a fake version with keylogger.

Some a$$hole downloaded latest public QPST build (4.0.2) and decompiled MSI installer package, then edited all "4.0.2" to "4.2.2", added "fake changelog", added keylogger (qualcomm.exe), then repackaged and spread around web!

Everyone who downloaded QPST build "4.2.2" should change all his passwords.

More info about malware from fake 4.2.2 build (QPST.2.7.422.msi)

MSI package (QPST.2.7.422.msi) was embedded/tampered with qualcomm.exe which is a .NET based malware that logs your keystrokes and sends it to attacker's server.

How to delete the actual malware from your system?

Look at the startup from msconfig or CCleaner, there should be a file called qualcomm.exe thats set to start everytime system starts. Delete both registry and file.

If you wanted to see what data thief was stolen from you. Just open the .dc file (in "dclogs" folder) with Notepad and see for yourself.

In XP, dc file is located here!

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\dclogs

there should be a file called "201X-XX-XX-X.dc

if you open that DC files with Notepad, you'll see all your keystrokes.

Here is mine. I've intentionally entered paypal site with fake info.

Keylogger sends the logs from keylogger to "qpst.hopto.me"

So please report about this incident where and when you encounter QPST 4.2.2 somewhere (forums, posts, sharing-sites, etc)

Copy my whole post and paste it where you see 4.2.2 mentioned.

Bonus: Fake Changelog

If you've installed this 422 build, then open the Readme.txt in C:\Program Files\Qualcomm\QPST\Documents

Scroll down and see the "6/12/13 QPST 2.7.422 changelog"

Changelog above is actually cloned from QPST 2.7.394 Just scroll down and see Build 2.7.394 changelog. Its same!

So forget about Build 422. It doesn't exist.

Use QPST 2.7 Build 402. It's the latest public build :)

Sorry about my english

Best Regards

AnycallMongolia
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GrandMstrBud:
How can i change the setting to use QPST to install custom PRL?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evertking:
I feel your pain.. There is a pool of people out there, me included, that have this issue with the s3 and aosp ROMs. I hope a fix comes along soon.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] granddadscott:
How I fixed the camera error

I have had the same error as lots of other folk.

I flashed the AOKP latest nightly and the error occurred, needed to reboot after taking one photo.

I than flashed the latest Liquidsmooth rom and that did exactly the same.

Yesterday as the camera would not work after taking one photo without a reboot.

I did as suggested elsewhere and un-installed a lot of the apps to no avail.

I then decide to re-install the original AOKP rom that I first flashed.

aokp-i9300-kitkat-nightly-2014-03-27

I then installed all my apps using Titanium backup and guess what the camera works faultlessly.

All the apps are updated so not them causing the problem

Conclusion:

The cause of the camera failing is the Rom.

Both the Liquidsmooth and AOKP latest roms cause the same problem.

Not technically savy enough to understand why this should be but it is a fact.

Camera error Remedy is flash an earlier rom.

I may flash some later ones and see if I can determine when the error started happening.

Hope this help

If anyone does flash later roms than the one I did and no fault occurs please post which one here.
[General Questions and Answers] yuri_feigin:
Hello,

I will really appreciate if you can help to understand few basic issues:

1) When rooting the phone, is the boot-loader must be unlocked? i.e., if I've rooted the phone successfully using some 3rd party utility, it means that the boot-loader was unlocked during the rooting process or it was unlocked in advanced?

2) If the answer to the first question is "yes" (i.e. bootloader must be unlocked before rooting), how it is possible that my data wasn't wiped after rooting? This means that the boot-loader was unlocked in advance? Or maybe the 3rd party application backed up the data before unlocking the boot-loader and than restored it?

3) I heard that in order to install SU, the stock-recovery must be changed to a custom one. Is it necessarily true?

4) How can I check which recovery is installed on the phone?

5) If the recovery is changed to a custom one, does it mean that I stop receive OTA?

6) Can I backup up the stock recovery before changing it? Or how can I know which one it is to search on the net?

7) Do applications, like Titanium, change the recovery upon installation?

8) How applications, like Titanium, move apps, that are not supposed to move in regular installation,from ROM to SD? Can it harm the performance of the app?

9) When deleting apps from ROM (System or Data) manually, do I need to delete other files or folders besides .apk files in system/app or data/app? Is there any cache or other data to delete?

10) Do I need (or should I in case of lack of space) clean some cache files from ROM? (Like Dalvik or others...) If yes, which ones and how?

Sorry for the long post, but It will really help me to understand all these issues, once and for all.

Thank you in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] Lgrootnoob:
Im sorry but Ive already answered all of these questions and one in fact could take a good couple paragraphs to explain.

Maybe tonight I'll answer or you could check out xda university.
[General Questions and Answers] Irwenzhao:
1) To my knowledge, yep. (Not much experience with locked bootloaders, sorry!)

2) But then again, different phones have different bootloaders, they might work In different ways.

3) Nope. Most (if not all) root tools install SU without custom recovery.

4) when your phone is powered-off, press Vol up, home and power button (this depends on your phone, this is Samsung standard, what phone are u using?

5) Go to download mode, (Vol down, home and power button, again Samsung standard) and check if: System Status: Official. If yes, OTAs can be taken. If System Status: Custom, you cant take OTAs.

6) U most probably can. Use Online Nandroid Backup, free from Google play store, and backup recovery only. That should work.

7) No.

8) Depends on the app.

9) Again, depends on the app.

10) Cache and dalvik cache can be wiped from recovery. The custom recovery will do it for u. Wiping dalvik cache from recovery won't be useful, as it recreates itself on reboot.

No problem with the long post, always glad to help :)

Smack that thanks button if I helped!

Note 2 LTE powered by Illusion ROM and Plasma Kernel.

Sent from dat small country called Singapore.
[General Questions and Answers] yuri_feigin:
Thank You

I would really appreciate if you could answer, or refer me to the correct paragraph in XDA university or give a me a link to your previous answers.

Thank you very much.
[General Questions and Answers] yuri_feigin:
Thank You for your help.

Regarding the last issue: if I wipe the cache, something bad can happen to the applications ot their data? I mean, should I do it only when flashi rom or is it healthy to do it in a while in order to clean unnecessary files?
[General Questions and Answers] Lgrootnoob:
The cache is actually a temporary section of the disk that does not contain any application cachery but things along the lines of software upgrade files. It is only wiped merely to make sure there is space for other mod's temp storage.

The data partition contains the data for yourr applications and the 'cache' as you see in settings for apps is for imagery and stuff so regardless if that is removed it wont matter.

The dalvik cache is compiled bytecode for the dalvik vm for each app. (Look up Java vm to get an idea of what I mean and then look up odexing and deodexing on xda university)

Here is some info on the thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48151745#post48151745
[General Questions and Answers] yuri_feigin:
Thanks a lot!

I have few more questions, please:

1) So what will be the best way to clear the cache partition? Only from recovery? Even from stock recovery?

Is there any other way, like a feature in some application or can I delete it manually?

2) Regarding the data partition, I guess I can go each application and clear its cache and/or data from application manager... Is there a better way? By away, if I delete the data of application (not the cache), I loose all the configuration and personal data. What I mean by "cleaning" is to erase some false data that remained by mistake, not to remove the necessary data of the apps. It is especially important for apps installed on ROM. What will be the best way?

3) Is sometimes remains unnecessary junk data in Dalvik Cache? If yes, how to remove it? (not the all Dalvik Cache)?

4) By away, what is the best way to check whether my bootloader is unlocked and to check which recovery is installed? (custom/stock)

5) If I want to mess with the start-up task manager, using some ROM application - what are the "receivers" that are connected to the apps? what is the difference between disabling an app/task/service and disabling receivers?

6) What is the difference between recovery boot mode and bootloader boot mode? When do I need to use the bootloader mode?

6) And another question, with your permission, is what kind of backups are exist beside nandroid? ADB is a backup? Do they back up all the ROM? I guess I will need a custom recovery to restore those backups.
[General Questions and Answers] Lgrootnoob:
1: Only recovery.

2: "Cleaning" is not possible So the application manager is the only way and yes it would basically reset an application if you delete its data.

3: Its not necessary but can save space for more apps to be installed if you have removed apps manually or with titanium backup. However if you have uninstalled with the app manager in the settings app then the dex files in the dalvik cache are automatically removed. "Unnecessary junk", I have exactly what you are looking for: use Titanium backup's feature in the menu to remove unsused dalvik cache elements and integrate system dalvik into rom. (In the same section when you press the menu button)

4: What phone? (This is neccessary because of the variation in phones.)

5: The only legitimate way of stopping tasks is to disable the intent of the task(I think that is the reciever :confused: ). To do this you could use Autostarts from the Play store or you could use the Bootmanager Xposed module. Don't use any task manager unless you want problems. Disabling an app in settings would actually completely freeze the application meaning you could also not start it manually and it wouldnt be started at boot.

6: The bootloader loads recovery or Android. The bootloader is usable depending on the features given by your phone manufacturer. You would know the difference when you use recovery and if you have a Nexus device when you are in bootloader mode. Samsung devices have Download mode which is technically part of the bootloader and allows you to load custom software such as recovery, data partition, system partition etc.

7: You will use recovery to backup/restore.(I don't think that there is any other way because you are using the data that you are backing up or restoring if you didi it while you were running android. Adb cannot backup either but you could pull a recovery backup with adb from the sd card. Adb has a sideload feature for loading software in recovery with your computer. Again I need your phone model.

It seems you seek info on recovery and backing up, This will help a lot: http://xda-university.com/as-a-user/android-dictionary Specifically the Nandroid and Recovery section.

I will be more than happy to expand on any of these topics.
[General Questions and Answers] Lgrootnoob:
[MENTION=5652317]yuri_feigin[/MENTION]

I revised my answer to better suit what you were asking.

Are you still with me?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moxon345:
Hi

Anyone has got a Bloatware list for D80210b-EUR-XX please?

The ones shown link below is different than my phone.

ww.andromods.com/apps-mod/how-to-att-vzw-lg-g2-remove-bloatware-list-of-apps-safe-to-delete.html

Many Thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vPro97:
Just disable what you don't think you'll need, but avoid disabling system-ui and stuff like that :)

Here is my list:

Chrome

Google Play Books

Google Play Magazines

Google Play Games

Google Search

Google+

Hangouts

Life Suare

Life Square Log Manager

Slide aside

Voice Mate

VuTalk

And I removed several applications like the dictionary and translation along with the live wallpapers that came with the phone :)

Hope this helps :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moxon345:
Thank you :good:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Art Vanderlay:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2697691