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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Eric214:
I Love Hashcode and that he designed SafeStrap as i have used it on my Droid Bionic prior to getting the S4 (im still on MDK). But I would never say it's superior to unlocking a bootloader in any sense. I can say maybe convenient for quicker swapping of roms but I can't see SS being better then an unlocked Bootloader.

But the rest of you post im totally on board with. Id rather an unlocked Bootloader and be able to get OTA's with the correct kernels then a port where some things won't work since were still on the original or a previous kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bradh024:
HD 12 is about as flawless as one would expect for a custom rom. Im happy with it and honestly if there were more options, I doubt I would move away from it. Thats just my opinion though. What do you mean it didnt stick?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scryan:
The development community on the S4 took a pretty big hit with the whole boot loader thing. Hopefully hash can figure out Kexec and hopefully we can get more dev support...

But until then safestrap IS here, it does have roms and it works great. Not sure exactly what your looking for?

Can you detail what your doing to advance the community, and how you want us to help you?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bradh024:
What are you talking about? Did you get my post mixed up with the op's?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scryan:
Yup. lol sorry just hit the "Reply" button with out noticing its the same as most forums Quote button.... Just meant to reply.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bradh024:
Ahh I gotcha. Had me confused for a minute there. lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
what makes you think there is no unity or communication between devs on this issue? The fact of the matter is, the security lockdown is pretty steep and in the end, no work around can be possible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] RueTheDayTrebek:
That's my point about the bootloader, that in time, every carrier is going to put their phones on lockdown. It just makes sense to move to a newer concept than trying to unlock the bootloader. Is hijacking the boot order, what SafeStrap does, the right way to go? What about overwriting the kernel and bypassing the bootloader altogether? I remember Hashcode was working with kexec, and for those of you who were there a couple of years ago when SafeStrap was first there for the Motorla RZR, D4, and Bionic, might remember this. It executes a live kernel overwrite, before the bootloader can even come up to verify the signed stock rom/firmware/bootloader.

I've read a couple of people mentioning this, but I'm not sure if its feasible. My point, SafeStrap and KEXEC are two options that need some blockbuster support. Hashcode is the Zeus of Mt. SafeStrape, but where is the God of War and the rest of the bunch to kick ass? Can we pick a direction?

Maybe I'm going about this the wrong way, maybe my message isn't the one that needs to be heard? I haven't posted much over the last couple of years, but I've done a lot of reading over the last few weeks, and I'm just curious if there is a Bat Signal they can use to summon the Justice League and put their collective boots up the ass of Lex Luthor (Verizon and co.)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] scryan:
Put it this way:

I'm with you 100%... WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO?

Because right now, your basically saying "DEVELOP MORE STUFF FOR ME SO I DON'T HAVE TO, LOLZ".

You just saying we should do things better is not a plan, what are you actually doing here to move this thing forwards?

BTW:

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2578566

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2500826

Its not just like "BOOM! Here is Kexec!"

Its not like the people you are suggesting should put together a software package for you phone for free are not working on it... Its just hard.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gnubian:
Dude. There are people working on this, believe me. And people who arent developers or cant contribute directly have posted a bounty to reward whoever can get a workaround. Safestrap does work, regardless of whether you are able to get it to work on your device. I'm guessing its user error. Not really sure what more you expect the community or Hashcode or any other dev to do that they arent already doing...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] brandonb0013:
I have a gs3 that I rooted back on ICS, and now my micro usb charging port is wearing out. I have a broken screen gs3 that may be on jellybean. Was thinking of swapping motherboards since the port it's attached to the board. Is there an easy way to not lose my data? Was wondering if I could just do a nandroid restore after I rooted the new board? Not sure what all is stored on the actual board. Maybe someone could fill me in on that as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DiSiD:
I don't know about that, and I'm not sure if you're interested, but I just today ordered qi wireless charger and receiver tag. May be a whole lot easier :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] buhohitr:
Well if you have the skill to replace the Mainboard..OK, as long as your broken screen phone is not on 4.3, you should able to take a nandroid backup and then restore it back to the new hardware. If your nandroid image included root, then you should have root on the new hardware, you don't have to root the new hardware.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
So here's the deal. I rooted my D710BST (ICS 4.0.4, fl24) with framaroot. I had no custom recovery so i used mobile odin (i don't have a pc) to flash garwynn's custom kernel ( http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=119 ) so i can run agat's cr. Well now i have random power downs and gps failure. I have not been able to play ingress in over a week and its driving me nuts!!!

I just wanted to run this by more knowledgeable individuals. In theroy (until confirmed), since the kernel is a safe kernel, i can jump straight outta ICS. I am wanting to load ProjectX ROM ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2320041 ). It requires a clean flash. [q] Since mobile odin can flash from internal SD and i lack computer, can i not move all my pics, vids, personal files (etc...) to my external SD, remove it, then flash clean?

noob alert: everything i have ever done in the root world is in this post

5min between posts?!?!? I just wanna edit this one!!! grr
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
What gives? Do i need to put "[q]" in the title?

I drive a cab and kinda rely on my gps. I can manage, with just my map; but i miss my navi!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ThatKawaiiGuy:
Can you put a custom recovery?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
It is running agat's custom recovery from kernel targeted by first link on op.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
If you have access to a computer I would highly recommend starting with this-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2216606
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
More stock stuff? Sheeesh, why am i rooting? This beautiful sounding ROM was developed by your team! Why the discouragement? And, as i said before, i do not have a computer. How come no one will just answer the question? I am a strong person and can take criticism, if that is what i needed. Is your projectX ROM not safe/ideal?!?!? Sorry man, Im just baffled you would discourage use of your own products. Am i missing something? Confused O.o
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
Sorry for sounding stubborn but, i really wanna try that ROM. Im just saying, if i wanted to stay stock, i would have never researched my way to xda. All the op details were so i can be thorough. The actual question was about the internal (clean) flash. I mean, should i not try your ROM?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
If you read the first post in the thread you would see the instructions on how to install... and the first step is upgrading to the official upgrade because this creates the Preload partition, it is a necessary step. Not discouraging you from using Project X at all, I am about to release an update soon. I just want you to be aware of the proper procedure so things don't go wrong. The first post in the Project X thread has all the steps you need along with links to all the files you need.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
Oh my god! I am sooo sorry i read that the wrong way! I feel like anass now! My apologies.

Yeah, i read about the partition change from ICS. So, using your link to upgrade and fix partitions would make for a smooth projectX installation? Does that mean i don't have to clean flash, since Im not coming from ICS?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Just follow the instructions exactly and you'll be fine
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
Thank you for all your help. This, in particular, helped me out the most. Without knowing what to expect, I got a bit worried when there was no boot after el29 kernel flash. Limited computer access kinda snailed the process. Once i was up, i had to do the "clear data" on play store and its framework, in order to download anything. I lost your custom store but, I'm running! I am really enjoying all the green! I love the Pandora lock screen and the starry boot animation and the....... I'm sure I'll find tons more, in due time!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goon3r:
Hi All,

I have T-Mobile branded C6606 and have been considering rooting so that I can flash a c6603 stock ROM. I know the bootloader is locked on the device but here is my question:

If I flash a stock ROM and basically make the phone act as a 6603, will I get updates directly from Sony for example will I be able to upgrade to 4.3 or 4.4 via PC Companion or OTA ? I'm assuming this is with the bootloader remaining locked.

Also, assuming I decide to root and flash using a stock ROM are there any CONS...ie. Wifi or NFC issues ?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GROGG88:
No issues. It will perform as a 6603. Only thing you will loose is wifi calling... I'm typing this from a 6606 right now on rooted 4.3 ES firmware.

You need to flash a (.67) or (.74) rom first, root it, install recovery, and then you can install a (.569) pre-rooted rom. Make sure you set your apn correctly for mms functioning.

You can use this as your final update for now:

http://xdaforums.com/showthredad.php?t=2583333

Please post questions in q&a section next time. ;)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goon3r:
Thanks for the info Grogg.

I'm curious though, why is it that I should install the older (.67 or 74) ROM first ? I was actually planning to root, install CWM then simply find a Generic unbranded ROM to flash.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GROGG88:
Because you cannot root the 4.3 roms directly without an unlocked bootloader. The way I described is the only option for now.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wawaweewa:
Im on existenzv5 locked bl rooted c6606 tmobile running great
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goon3r:
So I flashed a stock 6603 ES ROM (10.31.A.2.67), been testing it and no issues so far. Happy to get rid of some of the T-Mobile bloatware.

Since 4.3 is already out for the C6603 , I was expecting an OTA or PC Companion to prompt me to update to 4.3 (shows 6603). Am I missing something here ?

I haven't rooted or done anything else apart from the ROM Flash. To be honest I don't have much desire for Custom ROMs or need Root access, just a desire to get faster updates and less bloat. If I can get a stock 4.3 on the device I may leave it like that. The most important thing for me though is to just be able to get updates.

Wondering if I should start a new thread in the QA forum or if a MOD can simply move this one.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GROGG88:
There may or may not be an update available depending on the customization number you flashed. Either way, if you flashed a stock ftf then you will receive updates as they become available for your customization number.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goon3r:
Ok. Ignorance on my part. I was under the impression that the builds were generic enough that all would be eligible for updates.

The FTF I used was from this page:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45856753&postcount=1

Can you point me at or recommend an FTF then ? I'm going to be giving the phone to a family member in a few weeks and just want them to at least be able to get regular updates.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GROGG88:
Generic ES 4.3 has been released. You should be getting an update to (.569). You can check firmware versions here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42234656

There is an ftf available for that update though, so you could go that route.

Download here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48974188
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goon3r:
While I wait for the 4.3 ROM in that link (taking 3+ hours so far), I decided to try a generic UK Rom.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2404211

I got prompted for an OTA update which completed fine, no prompt for 4.3 since though. Is it just a case of waiting or am I missing something ? When I use flashtool I am leaving everything at default only excluding baseband.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GROGG88:
You can try rebooting and checking again. Did you ever perform a factory reset? If not, do it.

Also, the baseband really doesn't need to be excluded. I've seen no benefits in keeping any of the t-mobile garbage.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SmallsXD:
Refer to this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2311211

There will be some folder you may have to delete from PCC data because it is cached and PCC will still see your device with the old customization. It is explained in that 1st post.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goon3r:
I took your advice and reflashed with baseband and also did the factory reset. The baseband left me with weak LTE in areas where I normally have full bars. In the end the update still didn't show allowing me to move to 4.3. I ended up just flashing the 4.3 ES rom that you linked to and have been liking it so far.

I really would like to have a better understanding of how/why I wasn't getting the update prompts.

I actually looked into this, but at one point after flashing but didn't have any folder to delete. Also, after the last flash I connected to a brand new laptop that had never had PCC installed or seen the phone before and the result was the same. No update could be found.

I appreciate the suggestions so far, I'd love to know what else I can try though as I'd like to have the phone get regular updates independent of T-Mobile.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickcaper:
Here are the steps I am taking to root my tmobile c6606 on a c6603 4.3 rom. It has been unsuccesful. I would like help.

I have used flashtool-0.9.13.0-windows tool.

I use it to successfully install Xperia Z (C6603)_10.4.B.0.569_Generic ES tft.

It is fully fuctional and works with no problems.

However.

I have tried the Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33 tool that roots the C6606 succesfully when I have the original factory rom installed.

BUT when I have this 4.3 Generic ES rom installed it will not root. It says I need to enable USB Debugging. I do that. The the phone shows it is in that mode, but the root program will not see it in that mode.

Therefore, rooting can not occur..

What do I do?

Id like to root so I can install my special apps and remove bloat.

Thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
You cannot root any 4.3 rom directly without unlocking the bootloader. As you have a C6606, you cannot do that.

You will have to downgrade to a 4.2.2 rom, root, then flash a prerooted 4.3 rom.

This information is readily available all over this section, so a search probably would have got you the information you needed. :)

Forum rules.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Noltenius:
i have a problem with the rom-update at my wizard.

until i have updated, my PC has gone down. the display of my wizard shows 85%

Now my wizard is crashed. if i put the batterie in, the display shows - without backlight- "format BINFS success " "and check OS checksum" and "Download OS" and "download ext.rom" after that, the display is black and there is nothing.

Is there anyone who can help me?

Noltenius
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] benfica88:
I think you have to go into USB mode and restore the original rom. Look this up there is a post on how to go into USB mode if that's what it's called.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] lotus49:
This video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF_jMoLSYR0 shows someone connecting his PS3 controller to his Note using an OTG cable and playing MC4.

I use SixAxis on my S4 so I can connect to my PS3 controller using bluetooth and that works well but requires root, which, frustratingly, I don't have on my Note so I tried doing what the poster of the video did. Everything worked except for sprinting and this means I cannot even get to the first checkpoint.

I tried two different PS3 controllers with separate USB cables and separate OTG cables and exactly the same thing happened with both so I'm reasonably confident that this isn't a hardware issue (although neither OTG cable is an official Samsung one). Also, both controllers work perfectly on my S4 using SixAxis.

Has anyone else tried doing this and if so, what was your experience? The poster of the video clearly got sprinting working out of the box so I would love to know why this isn't working for me.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] manoscello:
Double tap the left stick up. Two times up fast, this is sprint.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] lotus49:
Excellent, thank you. It may take me a while to get used to that after years of COD and pressing L3 to sprint but I don't believe there is any way to remap the buttons so I'm sure I'll get used to it.

I have now realised that I don't know how to crouch either. I don't suppose you know how to do that as well do you?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] Duly.noted:
You could go into the file that controls mapping for the past controller and try to edit it. I'd how your results would be thouugh
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] DeBoX:
Actually a good point , are there any non root ways of remapping controls?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] lotus49:
Which file is that? I wasn't aware that there was any way to re-map the controls.

I would be pleased to find out that there are. I prefer playing wirelessly but I could live with using the OTG cable as long as I could get all the controls working somehow.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] NiggZ:
Does anyone know if you can use the PS3 controller wireless ? or can it only be used with the USB OTG connection?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] lotus49:
I haven't tried it myself but I believe that the answer is yes as I said in the OP. The trouble is that you need root which, due to the stupid Knox fuse, I do not have on my Note.

I also have an S4 and a Xoom. On both of those my PS3 controller works really well.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] COLBYBERENS:
Double tap L3 downwards. Exact opposite of sprinting
[HTC One S] cannondaleV2000:
#include

/*

* Your warranty is now void.

*

* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,

* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.

* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if

* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. :P

* this kernel has been tested and used by me with no bad effects on my device but only overclock to what your chip can handle and dont cry to me if you fry your chip with my kernel or your phone does not boot or any thing you can make up. it is not my fault but i will help you try to fix it

*/

Features:

Based on linux 3.4.75

Compiled with linaro toolchain 4.8.3 2013-11 optimized for cortex-a15

Linaro -Os optimization

avaiable CPU governors: interactive, ondemand, performance, powersave, intellimand

avaiable GPU governors: ondemand, performance, simple

avaiable schedulers: row, deadline, noop, cfq, bfqv6, fiops, sio

MP Decision

NTFS read & write support

exfat support

UTF8

BLN

Voltage control

Sweep2Wake

Double tap 2 wake

Pocket detection

Intelli-thermal

Fast charge

zRam with LZ4 compression

zCache with LZ4 compression

simple GPU governor by faux123

CPU OC to 1.8 GHz (stable)

GPU OC to 512MHz (3D) and 320MHZ (2D)

BUS OC to 550MHZ max 85MHZ min (set at compile not changeable by user)

L2 cache overclocked (set at compile not changeable by user)

Faux sound control v. 3

Improved alghorithm: SHA1, AES, SQRT, lib/string (glibc version), lib/memcopy (glibc version), RWSEM, XOR (neon)

dynamic fsync by faux123

heavly patched memory allocators and mutex

Download link: http://d-h.st/h2A

Please use trickstermod kernel app to controll my kernel

XDA:DevDB Information

[KERNEL][S4][AOSP][4.4][05Jan] bada$$ Kernel, a Kernel for the HTC One S

Contributors

cannondaleV2000, rmbq, faux123, Cyanogenmod, Google, anybody I forgot

Kernel Special Features: bada$$ speed

Version Information

Status: Stable

Stable Release Date: 2014-01-04

Created 2014-01-05

Last Updated 2014-01-05
[HTC One S] cannondaleV2000:
reserved
[HTC One S] cannondaleV2000:
one more
[HTC One S] abracadabra11:
Thanks for adding a kernel to the one s. Any chance we can get a 4.3 bada$$?
[HTC One S] ren2008:
Is this kernel compatible with the latest CM11 nightly?

If so, I'd be happy to test it.
[HTC One S] cannondaleV2000:
should be. its bassed off of bubba so anything bubba is compatible with this is also compatible with also
[HTC One S] ale29-09:
I flashed the kernel on AOKP Unofficial. If i try to turn on the secondary CPU it freezes and reboots.

Inviato dal mio One S utilizzando Tapatalk
[HTC One S] phoenixita:
difference from bubba?
[HTC One S] enzomtrx:
Tried going to max frequency, instantly sluggish. Tried to pick an alarm ringtone to go to sleep, reboots everytime. Back to bubba...
[HTC One S] cannondaleV2000:
sorry guys new build comeing soon with fixed values
[HTC One S] cannondaleV2000:
higher bus speeds and a few tweeks
[HTC One S] cannondaleV2000:
new build in about 10 minutes if all goes acording to plan more stable faster
[HTC One S] cannondaleV2000:
new build up should fix reboots and crashing etc sorry for problems
[HTC One S] E.Cadro:
Thread closed at the op's request.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KWOKSFUNG:
Just got my Z1 today this phone seems close to perfect

The only problem is that the when i plug into earphone, even the min volume is way too large for me!!

i test different earphone and i'm sure that it is becoz of the z1!! (my previous xperia s has its min volume that make much more sense)

anyway to get volume between min and mute??

i dont mind to root my phone (as i will) but i hope i can still use the walkman player...
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TagEHeuer:
Let me get this straight, even at the lowest volume it's too loud for you? I'm not sure if anyone would make an app to make the volume go lower... here are some links though..

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=opotech.finevolumev2&hl=en

PowerAMP has a pre amp slide to tweak the volume.

Hope this helps.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zerousen:
Return it and get a different one. Make sure you test it before you actually take it home with you. On my own device, everything is just fine, maybe a slight yellow tint, but nothing a little bit of white balance can't fix, and it's far better than my sister's yellow tint Nexus 5.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KWOKSFUNG:
thx bro i also found this thing

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=opotech.finevolumev2&hl=en

hope it will work for me...

is it just me or newer xperia devices are supposed to be louder??

actually i'm studying oversea and my parents bought this to me and find a friend to deliver it= =

it was even parallel version so no warranty
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KWOKSFUNG:
seems working well

but it still go crazy if i press it wrong

and i'm gonna deaf if some1 call me = =
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xasbo:
Open up the equalizer and turn down all frequencies, it will help decrease the overall volume a bit more.