yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MidnightHarvester:
In TWRP, use the advanced section or wheverever it's at and make sure that /cache is mounted. Then use the file manager in TWRP and explore /cache. Delete any ota files you see there. That should at least get you booting back into Android. Then again, the OTA will then again download. In theory it should (and it won't take root away...). Then you can just ignore the update until you either flash a custom ROM that disables the OTA from downloading or make the fix yourself. This way you can wait and let others see what it is before flashing. The last thing you want is an update that removes the Loki exploit.

Finding another root exploit is much easier than trying to find another way to bypass the bootloader.

Edit: I haven't tried this, so let me know if it works. I'm assuming that Android is seeing an ota in /cache and automatically going into recovery to flash it and will continue to do so until the ota file is deleted (or renamed?). Once that directory is empty again it should boot normally and you will effectively have ignored the OTA. I don't think a custom recovery will even flash OTAs will they? I haven't tried since my old OG droid days, but back then, custom recoveries failed to flash them.

What really sucks is I don't have easy access to any PC with Admin access. So the next time I reboot, it's going to flash the thing. Good thing is, I don't have to ever reboot the G2 nor does it reboot by itself, so hopefully the phone stays on AND the update doesn't mess with the Loki exploit.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jwagman1:
in my cache i have 3 folders:

fota

lost+found

recovery

should i delete the whole fota folder?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lawlrus:
You root the 12b update the same way you did 10 and 11 just search for ioroot16 and use the Loki image datechnerd made on this forum.

Or just flash the new radios and stay on 10b or 11a.

Seriously take this thread to Q&A with the other twenty "I took the ota for some reason and now I have a seven hundred dollar paperweight" threads.

You are not a developer, and this is not a rom or a mod.

Stop crapping up the Dev section with help me fix my screw up threads.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MidnightHarvester:
Yeah, delete that entire folder. The other folders are normal I think...just make sure that each one is empty. If there are ANY files in /cache, you can delete them. You should also be able to accomplish the same thing by just formatting /cache in TWRP

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It's much easier to just suggest clearing /cache to him, and then discuss the update here so others can know what the update does before making gthe same mistake. Mods will move the thread if necessary.

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Also, this is the section for the VS980. I am a developer, and would have posted any info regarding the VS980 update here (but yeah, queations should go to Q/A as he said. But to the OP, if clearing cache works (I don't see why it wouldn't), then you may want to edit your OP and make it an informative thread about the OTA.

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Yeah, delete that entire folder. The other folders are normal I think...just make sure that each one is empty. If there are ANY files in /cache, you can delete them. You should also be able to accomplish the same thing by just formatting /cache in TWRP
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jwagman1:
was able to fix using post #9 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2602247
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MidnightHarvester:
Yeah, the /dev/block/.../by-name/fota file is a symlimk pointing to the fota folder in /cache. Glad you got it sorted :)

Edit: Actually, it points to the actual file that represents the mount, details....
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reocej:
12b or new

Did he just get the notification to update to 12b or is this newer?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joewaz:
Yes I was wanting to know the same thing.. Is this a newer update?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sct:
I have a note 2 with ver 4.3 on it ,

i tried all versions of framaroot, error message failed try another exploited available.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArchangelRenzoku:
Doesn't work because of Knox. Only other way to root at this point in time on 4.3 is that Google Kingo app.
[HTC One S] polybius:
I had My HTC One S working fine with an unlocked bootloader, CWM Recovery, and CyanogenMod 10.2. One day, I get a notice that there's a system update, so I thought, hey that's cool, over the air updates for CyanogenMod. So I do it and now when it boots it looks like this:

With some difficulty, I was able to get into the bootloader then into CWM. I cleared everything and re-flashed the original CyanogenMod ROM, but it still does this when it boots. It also does not appear to turn on properly. Does anybody know what's going on here?
[HTC One S] foxtrot_lima:
Your link doesn't work.
[HTC One S] jay-em-ass:
I also cannot see any picture of your screen, but I think you mean freaky colours on your screen.

This is due to updated display drivers some time ago on CMs side.

Which means if you use a newer ROM, you also have to use a newer kernel to get the correct colours back.

If you are S-On your kernel won`t be updated by just flashing the firmware, you have to fastboot the kernel afterwards.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Bhargav97:
Hey guys,

This Topic is just to inform all the Galaxy 5 users registered with only XDA and not on MADteam.

All the development of Cyanogenmod 10.2 and Cyanogenmod 11 is taking place at MADteam forum.

We currently have almost stable port of cm10.2 by psyke83 and others (far better than cm10.1) and cm11 is recently launched by psyke83 and others. It is really fluid and superfast (I do mean my words, it is close to cm7). Anyhow, it is still in alpha stage but developments are ongoing.

So, all the cyanogenmod geeks of Galaxy 5, you can visit,

http://www.madteam.co

for latest updates.

THIS IS JUST AN INFORMATION TOPIC. I HOLD NO CREDIT FOR ALL THESE WORKS.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Vagelis1608:
Could you please give me the link to CM10.2?

I can't find it :/
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Bhargav97:
Here is the link to the latest build by psyke83,

http://jenkins.androidarmv6.org/job...ive/cm-10.2-20140103-EXPERIMENTAL-galaxy5.zip

How to install?

-Install recovery 6.0.1.2 by psyke83

-Before installing, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache (in advanced).

-Thenafter install normally using 'install zip from sdcard'

First boot will oviously take time.

For gapps and many other things,

Here is the link to original cm10.2 topic at madteam.

Link-

http://madteam.co/forum/development-8/(dev)-cyanogenmod-10-1-jenkins-(androidarmv6)/
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Vagelis1608:
Yes :)

You didn't have to tell me how to install it. I am quite good when it comes to android :)

Sent from my GT-I5500 [CM7.2]
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] caspboy:
Fully working cm10.2 for galaxy 5: http://jenkins.androidarmv6.org/job/android/?

by androidarmv6

Its the " cm_galaxy5" builds;)
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Bhargav97:
Yes, you can try that build.

But, let me correct you. It's not by androidarmv6. It is one of the weekly builds that are produced automatically and includes latest changes that are merged in the repository until that day. So, a new build will be produced every week automatically. The actual credits for the changes (building/developing) the builds goes to psyke83, androidmeda and a few more people.

Btw, I think you should now stop using cm10.2 builds and should use cm11 builds. Here is the latest build that psyke has recommended (just before an hour):-

http://jenkins.androidarmv6.org/job/android-experimental/827

CM11 builds have achieved almost as high performance as cm7. Also buglist is almost empty now. I would strongly suggest you to try that out.

For cm11 gapps visit here:-

http://madteam.co/forum/general-102/(for-jenkins-build)-google-apps-for-cm11

(made by me) (Recommended/approved by psyke83)
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Vagelis1608:
It' s good that somebody finally made a Gapps package.

I use the NOGAPPS Project (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1715375) (by MaR-V-iN)
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Bhargav97:
I have posted the same gapps here on xda also, HERE:-

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2623802
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] :
Why Port??

Why using ported version of CyanogenMod when I compiled one from source?

Proof: http://postimg.com/image/147000/screenshot-from-2014-04-15-151830-146590.jpg

Work is ended! But need to compile again properly!

Its CyanogenMod 9 for Galaxy 5 device!

I will be uploading on a new thread soon!

Hope you guys test it and also I hope it works properly.

Soon a stable version of Cyanogenmod 9 can be expected along with a Cyanogenmod 10.2 and Cyanogenmod 11 builds.

I have no time to work. But I will try my best.

I wonder why this build occupies only 39.5MB space. That worries me a lot. I began to question myself whether I have done it right! :P

Support my work!

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I invite you guys to see my above post!!

There is some good news for your device!!
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Vagelis1608:
If it's only 39.5 mb then don't flash it yet.

Try to build it again. The /system of our device is 168 mb (keep this in mind).
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] :
CyanogenMod

Acually Cyanogenmod is entirely different from stock.... It has different frameworks, different apps etc.

I don't own your device and so I cannot test it.

I just saw your thread 2 days before and I thought of doing some development here. Thats all bro.

But I will compile it again for sure and check if there is any problem.

If there is a problem, them CyanogenMod will not compile but thats not the case here right?

So I will try and upload here... You guys test it and tell me.

Surely some features will not work... I will also try to fix those.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Bhargav97:
Good enthusiasm.

We have fully stable (RC4) build of cm11. This thread is to redirect people to MADTeam if they need cm11 and cm10.2.

You can't build a working cm build from cm sources for this device because it's an armv6 device which is locked on 2.6 kernel (due to crappy rfs of samsung). So, never think of building cm from cm sources for this device.

If you still wanna build for your pleasure, use androidarmv6 sources.

If you wanna develop for this device, first have a look at mega-development site for this device: http://madteam.co
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] :
Armv6

Openly speaking, I have an armv6 vfp device (same as your device) and I have built CM9 for it.

Now the device is still working fine though there are only two bugs which I am working on to fix it.

As you say, you guys have stable CM11, I better stop this as it will be no use to you.

But all I can say is, you can build for armv6 devices from cm sources.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Bhargav97:
You can build even cm10.1 (highly buggy, really) but problem arises from cm10.2 due to selinux support in kernels.

Btw, which device do you have?
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] thedeadfish59:
A request?

Sorry for commenting on a wrong thread, but is it possible to compile cm10.2 for our Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 (totoro) ? cm11 has lag issues, may be developers are expert enough to deal that in cm10.2? All totoro users want a 4.x ROM without any bug and lag, as we cant expect 5.x cause of unsupported ART runtime :( Any detailed reply will be appreciated :)
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] ki69:
the Madteam forum is closed.

Can any one put a link for Cyanogenmod 11 [androidarmv6] [By psyke83]?
[HTC Tornado] artiemon:
I have installed the new iMate rom to my T-Mobile SDA(US) and have the following observations.

Push Email is working well.

Screen fonts not as crisp as original T-Mobile.

I believe the OS is overall slower.

Don't see A2DP.

Camera and Video work well.

I'll keep testing and keep this thread updated.
[HTC Tornado] kaplanfx:
Do you know where I can find instruction on how to backup my original T-Mo rom? I'd like to load the sp5m rom but I want to make sure I have a backup. Also, which filename did you use, there seem to be sever roms for sp5, sp5m and two versions for the sp5m at that!

-Kap
[HTC Tornado] artiemon:
Here is what I recall, I'm by no means an expert.

To start, you will need a 64MB mini SD card minimum.

I had to application and SIM unlock the phone. You can find good info at http://wiki.spv-developers.com/index.php/Main_Page

Disable ActiveSync under File/Connection Settings by unselecting "Allow USB connections".

With the phone off, press and hold down the camera button while attaching the USB cable from your computer. This should bring up the 3 color bootloader screen on your phone.

Use mtty.exe on your computer and select USB to connect. After connecting type:

r2sd all

This should back up your original rom to the mini SD card. This action will COMPLETELY REFORMAT AND ERASE YOUR SD CARD. I'd suggest copying everything off of it to your HDD in ActiveSync.

This is where it gets gray for me. There is supposedly a way copy the image from the SD card to your PC and back using itsutils utilities called psdpread.exe and psdwrite.exe. You have to know or figure out the size of the image on the SD card and the instructions were not intuitive to me. At this point I am leaving the card out of my phone until I decide whether or not to stay with the iMate rom. I did confirm that I can use the card to reload the T-Mo rom. With the card in the phone, load up the bootloader as described above. When it first comes up, it will ask you press the volume slider to load from the card. I worked for me.
[HTC Tornado] Panabax:
I get Vendor ID error

What was required to load the ROM on your T-Mobile US branded SDA? I keep getting a Vendor ID error ( I assume the same as the old country code error on the XDAs). My phone is application and sim unlocked.

Thanks.

Panabax
[HTC Tornado] artiemon:
Re: I get Vendor ID error

I had to use what I believe is referred to as the Super CID unlock. It is one of the options in the SPV-Services app I got from the URL referenced in the first post. I was very leary to use it because I couldn't find any documentation about how to revert back if desired. I haven't had any issues since I set it to "11111111". I only hope that it won't prevent me from using the official T-Mo AKU2 release when it comes out.
[HTC Tornado] Panabax:
Thanks

Thanks. In the time between our posts, I came to the same conclusion. The upgrade is proceeding as I type.

Panabax
[HTC Tornado] kaplanfx:
Hmm sounds like something I would like to try. Thanks for all the good info, I have a 256 MB sd card on the way from New Egg to use exclusively to back up my rom (didn't want to waste my 2gigger :).

-Kap
[HTC Tornado] kaplanfx:
Can you explain where to get mtty.exe and how its used?

Thanks

-Kap
[HTC Tornado] artiemon:
Here is where I got mtty.exe.

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HimalayaHowtoCopyRom

The following thread has some info on backing up the rom. Scroll down to a post by Genesis3. He is referring to a different terminal emulator (terraterm), but it works the same as mtty. Both of these just open up a terminal session to your phone. Genesis3 is discussing a different platform, but you will get the idea.

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=43399
[HTC Tornado] kaplanfx:
thanks for the quick reply, im hoping to get the imate rom on my phone today.

-Kap
[HTC Tornado] sixthday:
HI,

I downloaded the SPV-Services.zip. However, when I run it on my PC. It says

RAPI Init failed:RAPI init timeout

ROM editing tools will be unavailable

Anyone know what is the problem here?

Thanks
[HTC Tornado] ronior:
thx for your new ROM,

if i want to install chinese input software to input chinese word with

new rom, how can I?

thx again!
[HTC Tornado] sixthday:
I dont think there is Chinese input program for Windows Mobile 5 SP.
[HTC Tornado] ronior:
thx for your rapid answer

but really has one!

your can find it almost in any chinese forum
[HTC Tornado] sixthday:
Really?

well...then

did u application unlock the phone before installation? Just copy the cab file to your phone and run it....or use the setup if it has one
[HTC Tornado] cease:
You have to kill wcescomm.exe in the Windows Task Manager (ctl-alt-del keys brings it up), look for wcescomm.exe, stop the task. This will eliminate the error you are getting. Then Run the 'SPVServices.exe' file on your PC - it will communicate with your phone via activesync. Please note that this file connects to a remote server to do the unlocking calculations, so requires an internet connection. It's been reported that if you have IE7 (beta 2 in my case) installed, it might not work; I have IE7 B2 installed and all worked fine. On the SPVServices tool menu, click the CDI box, it will update your ID to 11111111 (now all is unlocked) then you can do the mtty.exe to backup up your ROM to a miniSD card. I have a word document I've written for myself that outlines some of these pieces and bits and parts I've read on various forums. Email me if you want the Word Doc file.
[HTC Tornado] ciselko:
i have this problem:

r2sd all

***** user area size = 0x3CA0000 Bytes

R2SDBackup() - Download type = 6

usTotalBlock = 1 sizeof(SDCARD_SIGNATRUE_TABLE)=512

You didn't get the proper security level to download a specific image

Cmd>

can you help me?
[HTC Tornado] artiemon:
I believe that message is displayed if you have not yet CID unlocked your phone. Did you use SPV Services to unlock it?
[HTC Tornado] ciselko:
i have done these two procedures:

http://wiki.spv-developers.com/index.php/HTC_Application_Unlock_Guide

and

http://wiki.spv-developers.com/index.php/HTC_Smartphone_SIM_Unlock_Guide

than I tried mtty.exe but... :-(

have I forgot something?
[HTC Tornado] artiemon:
There's an application called SPV-Services in one of the links above. It has an option for Super CID unlock.
[HTC Tornado] ciselko:
thank you very much...

but what is it CID LOCK?

i have it on miniSD :-)
[HTC Tornado] ciselko:
but how to get it from SD?
[HTC Tornado] artiemon:
Get the following tool:

http://www.spv-developers.com/content/SPV-Services.zip

Attach with ActiveSync and fire up the tool. You may get a message on your phone to allow the nbftools app, accept it. Choose the CID Tool (Alpha) option from the menu on the left. Set your CID to the default given, 11111111.

That should do it.
[HTC Tornado] artiemon:
FYI, CID lock refers to the phone being locked to a specific carrier.
[HTC Tornado] ciselko:
thanx

all you have write i have done

but what to do now? how to get it to PC?
[HTC Tornado] artiemon:
Sorry, I wasn't following you. Do a search on psdread.exe and psdwrite.exe. They are included in some tool package, I can't remember exactly which. These two tools will allow you to read from the card and store on your PC and vice versa.
[HTC Tornado] ciselko:
i have these two files, but there is, in some forum, writen, how to use it, but I dont now exactly...

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=XdaUtils/psdread.exe

I will try it, but i have win XP and there is a problem... :-)

thank you for your help
[HTC Tornado] alamedian:
When my SDA(US) is locked and its display turned off, any key pressed will wake up the phone and turn on the display. Therefore, the display is constantly on draining battery while in my pocket. I am considering trying iMate-SP5m ROM and I would like to know if imate ROM has the same issue. Thanks.
[HTC Tornado] Cochran:
Re: I get Vendor ID error

Hi there, how do i or where can i check or change the super CID thing?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3sm0nd:
Hi guys,

Do you think it's possible to get monitor mode working on our Nexus 5? If we do we can run Reaver (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2456888) and do lots of other different stuff.

I found out that the Nexus 5 uses the BCM4339 chipset. Sadly there is no developement of bcmon (http://bcmon.blogspot.ch/) since July. :confused:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3sm0nd:
bump ? some devs please read!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TylerDurben:
+1

Have a look at kalipwn, could also interesting for you ;)

http://w11.zetaboards.com/Pwnie_Express/topic/9605021/1/

I'm interested in the same for my note3 which use the same chipset.

On my nexus 7 (2012) I can run binkibears kalipwn and it works great!!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3sm0nd:
Thanks man, gonna have a look at it on my Nexus 7 2012... it's the perfect device, i just hope we could get monitor mode on our Nexus 5!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andropa:
real ??
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d3sm0nd:
Not for our devices... I was hoping some dev is gonna look at this thread, but it seems nobody is interested... too bad.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MartiniMoe:
I would be highly interested in Monitor Mode, too.

What is needed to realize it? The right drivers?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TylerDurben:
At first you can digg on some link's ?

http://bcmon.blogspot.de/?m=1

https://code.google.com/p/bcmon/

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1892535

http://bcm43xx.berlios.de/

After digging you need to be an source code developer!!

Good luck with digging!!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andropa:
very bad
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TylerDurben:
Push
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anthraxx90:
News? Any chance to use monitor mode on nexus 5?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TylerDurben:
No!!!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sirKitKat:
I'm also interested in using Reaver, any news yet? Or someone pointing me in the right direction?

Is installing Kali Linux and using reaver from there an alternative?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TylerDurben:
Nopers, but if you have the knowledge, you can develop us a driver for the bcm 4339 chipset.

after that we are fine, and we can use all that cool stuff that we can't atm ;)

So good luck ? while developing, and send me a pm if it's done!!

Greetings Tyler
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anthraxx90:
http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/help/monitor-mode-solutionmaybe-ive-t2731977
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CracX0r:
Bump :o
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] H4x0r L0rd:
BUMP :highfive::p:silly::D:laugh::rolleyes::eek::cool::(
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wingman021280:
I would love to use this app on my n5. Been using it on nexus s, nexus and nexus 7... :/
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hightechstl:
What version of nexus 7 are you using? First or Second gen? What ROM are you running? Version of Android? I want to try this on my N7 gen2 when I get home today. Would love to stop using my external wifi adapter with it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wingman021280:
My N7 is 1st gen. 2012 and I ran 5.1 stock os on it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matthiasschulz:
Christmas present

In case you are still interested to use monitor mode on a Nexus 5 with BCM4339 Wi-Fi chip, take a look at: nexmon.org
[Google Chromecast] minusbfold:
Can someone help me out. I have plain jane chrome cast it has not been rooted. Whenever im streaming to my TV in the middle of watching a show it just stops. It does not matter if its on my phone,tablet or from my laptop via google chrome. The only way to get it going again is to unplug the chromecast and start all over. I thought the whole point of the chromecast was to stream to tv. I've had it for like 2 months and so far it sucks.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Most important question here is what application are you casting from?

There's a huge difference in required bandwidth casting media compared to casting media from YouTube, Hulu, etc.
[Google Chromecast] stringrazor:
Also, check the wireless signal strength at the TV's location. Mine was also stopping mid-stream on our kitchen TV after performing flawlessly on the one in the LV. I was wondering what had gone wrong until I remembered that wireless reception is a bit dicey in the kitchen.