yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slider112:
Yep. Can get custom roms based on stock that have skeleton gapps. To answer your statement earlier.

- Yep. Know that. I only flash core/mini gapps packages on the "custom roms" I've run. But "based on stock" isn't stock. Point was more about not needing/wanting the extra features that "custom roms" provide. Especially on a pure google device like the N5.

"Google apps really shouldn't be installed as system apps if they're available in the play store"

Well yes they should as that is where they are designed to be. They are on the play store to allow updating outside the scope of OTA.

- Opinion. They're not designed to be system apps and there is no benefit having them installed as such. They're system apps on Nexus devices because they're made by Google, only reason. They're on the play store to allow for users of non google devices to install/uninstall as they please.

And of course it's your prerogative to remove apps as system apps and make them user apps, but I do get the feeling you're only doing it to continue using greenify without donating. But then again, it's none of my business whether you donate or not.

- You get that feeling because that's exactly why I'm doing it. Never implied otherwise. Let's not go down the "you should support all developers for their hard work" road here. I've purchased more apps over the years than I care to admit, and continue to support developers and their hard work. Case in point: Titanium Backup Pro; which I used as the alternative here.
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
I want to swap internal-external sdcard or mount folder app so that I can play big games with large data. For this, I rooted my phone with Impactor, and tried remount reboot fix by NUT and reboot fix by Anto Kus. But till now the phone reboots on using folder mount. Also my phone reboots while using a dual partitioned sdcard to use it with Link2sd. I have tested root checker which shows phone is rooted. I am using Titanium Backup without any problems. Should I go for bootloader unlock?

My phone xperia m dual c2004, 4.2.2, build 15.2.A.2.5.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia M] Anmol0022:
Follow this guide step by step and dont forget to install busybox read carefully this guide

to play games i suggest you to install folder mount its better than swapping gl to sd n all

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2523597
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
I had already installed busybox and followed the procedure shown in the thread. The busybox is supported but inspite of root access, I can't change permissions in system files as a result the reboot fix is not working. Somewhere I read unlocking bootloader will help. Is it?
[Sony Xperia M] mahithlal:
yes u must unlock bootloader for use full root access like change permission etc
[Sony Xperia M] mbc07:
No, you don't need to unlock your bootloader to get full root access. Try this updated version of the reboot fix and then you're fully rooted...

Unlocking your bootloader will give you full root access without using root tools, exploits, etc., but many proprietary Sony apps will not work anymore because your DRM keys will be wiped when you unlock the bootloader...
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
I have already backed up bootloader using TA backup and got bootloader key from Sony website. But can I claim warranty, if I restore locked bootloader? Or warranty is void, not reversible.
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
Unlocking your bootloader will give you full root access without using root tools, exploits, etc., but many proprietary Sony apps will not work anymore because your DRM keys will be wiped when you unlock the bootloader...[/QUOTE]

Ya, I know about the cons of unlocking bootloader. Thats why I am still waiting for other ways. I have also tried the fix by NUT from the forum which u gave link but still not fully rooted as it is unable to write in system folder. But other root operations like removing bloatware is done without any problems. Thats strange. Busybox is installed by NUT which supports part of the fix but the other scripts did not work in system.

By the your xm dual c2004 was updated to build 15.2.A.2.5 or is it from out of box like mine?
[Sony Xperia M] Anmol0022:
What script is basically not working
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
The scripts in the fix tool like killswitch.sh, etc. which needs to run to avoid reboot while mounting.
[Sony Xperia M] Anmol0022:
Well have not tried that but after rooting using that guide was able to use folder mount
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
Is your phone same model and build like mine? I think it is due to the build version.
[Sony Xperia M] Anmol0022:
yes its same build 15.2.A.2.5

Stock Rom

If not working then you may update it via sony update service and reset phone

then follow guide again to root

According to guide use the same busybox as mentioned open and install it

or try from beggining again

Here are steps

use injector

install super su from google play

open and use super su

and install it binaries

install busy box x as mentioned

then open it and install allow root access if asked

then use reboot fix by NUT

follow cmd guide

and allow adb when ask permission

then phone will reboot

Then its written wait to check fix

And then its done press continue

done

use folder mount have fun

then
[Sony Xperia M] mbc07:
My C2004 also have full root access with locked bootloader, just updated to 15.2.A.2.5 through Sony Update Service, used Cydia Impactor, installed SuperSU from Play Store and then ran the script I linked to you. After all I have full root access, can remount system without problems and my bootloader still locked...
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
I have again followed the procedure as you mentioned. Everything worked except the fix. While waiting to check the fix, the phone reboots again. I am attaching the snapshots of the terminal window from which you may know the problem.
[Sony Xperia M] Anmol0022:
Its seems that is problem of busy box Bcoz it should show something like this
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
Ya, I know I have seen in a tutorial video on youtube. So, what's the solution you think? Which version of Busybox are you using?
[Sony Xperia M] Anmol0022:
Well after installing busy box you have to open the app then in app you have to click install something like that have you done it
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
Ya, I have installed in normal mode busybox version 1.21.0, but on using the fix, it was replaced with busybox version 1.20.2-jb which support nohup or something. Which version of Busybox have you installed?
[Sony Xperia M] Anmol0022:
The same as mentioned from google play

Busy Box X by Robert

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcubate.root.busybox.complete&hl=en

Download it again

from above link install it open it install then try fix again
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
I tried to download it but the play store says it is not available in your country. Can you send me the apk?
[Sony Xperia M] Anmol0022:
Here you go

install it then open it and click install in app it will ask supersu permission allow

it will show installation success

after that try fix again
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
Thanks for the apk, but still the problem remains.
[Sony Xperia M] Krishna_MDual:
Same Problem

I have the same problem as yours. When i open Link2SD and select Fat32 it asks for reboot and then Stuck on SONY logo.

Please anyone provide solution for this. :rolleyes:

I have Xperia M dual c2004, 4.2.2, build 15.2.A.2.5.
[Sony Xperia M] Anmol0022:
Well i think you might use sony update service and reinstall full firmware

it will remove everything from phone so take backup if you want

Then try it it should work

Still you can also private message reboot fix creator and seek him out if you cant find solution
[Sony Xperia M] Sri007:
I followed Anmol0022's advice of re-installing firmware and followed all the steps of full root. And, this time it worked without any problem.
[Sony Xperia M] Biplob_Biswas:
Hello,

i rooted my phone with Kingo from pc. It was simple and you dont have to unlock bootloader. It got full root access and no problem.

after rooting the device was automatically re started nd ask to install superuser(chainfire).

after click yes binary updated automatically.:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

i checked with root checker, its showing root permission.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yet.Another.ID:
This has been discussed many times before, but I have seen conflicting answers to these questions. I hope that by asking them again I can get a consensus from everyone.

Questions

1) Do you need to unlock your bootloader to be able to root your SP phone? Most people say yes, others think no.

2) If you need to unlock your bootloader, is it possible to do it when you have "bootloader unlock allowed: no" setting? Most people say no. For what it's worth, my phone is not SIM locked.

Thanks.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msainani:
1) You don't need to unlock bootloader to root your SP.

2) You cannot unlock the bootloader, if you have "Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No"
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yet.Another.ID:
Thanks, msainani.

On the one hand, it is good news that I can root without unlocking the bootloader.

But does this mean I cannot change ROMs or update the OS? What would be I be able to do with a phone that is both rooted and unlocked versus a phone that is rooted but locked?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Phil_Suz:
[updated 20150104]

version v2.2

migration to twrp2.8.3.0

quickfix for lzma initrd roms

fix baseband not recognized on some tw roms

added f2fs feature to multiboot kernel for future versions...

moved qemu tools to sdcard to free space

[updated 20150101]

version v2.13

lollipop support

[updated 20140411]

version v2.11

ubuntu touch support ( http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=13392 )

Important recommandations and details of working features can be found in this thread : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2702692

[updated 20140316]

version v2.0

qcow2 support ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGoTb0u5oX0 )

[updated 20140311]

version v1.2

migration to twrp2.7.0.0

sizing of system/data/cache now possible

real internal/external sd mounted ( respectively in /storage/intsdcard and /storage/extsdcard )

new way to boot roms

new link to download : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12801

Hi all,

WARNING : This recovery image has not yet been tested on your device. So be very carefull and wait report of power users

This recovery image is based on twrp with multiboot feature on Galaxy S3.

I did it on my Bell model (d2att) but has ben reporter to work also on Tmobile model (d2tmo).

Original post and recommendations are here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2577211

If you want to test it on your device, please read carefully original post and follow all warnings.

Download link : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12801

Thank's for your feedbacks.

Philippe,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Nice...I was actually looking into doing this when I came across it in the m7 forum
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] XxTeXx07xX:
;) didnt have d2spr on filename on xda app. Does on taptalk. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Phil_Suz:
Hi,

Not sure if this multiboot feature is used on your model.

If you want to try new version, it is here : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12801. Change log in first message.

Philippe,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Testing now, thanks for the hard work :thumbup:

Been meaning to go back to TWRP and this makes it all that much sweeter :beer:

[MENTION=5593099]Phil_Suz[/MENTION]

It seems like you uploaded the wrong file? The d2spr folder contains a zip for the d2tmo, and that file matches the file in the d2tmo folder...

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407578047
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Phil_Suz:
Hi CNexus, you are wright, wrong file. thank's for the information. Just uploaded the good one.

Philippe,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Thanks for the quick response, downloading now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Working great here. Have 3 roms installed (including internal)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Phil_Suz:
Hi CNexus, thank's to give feedback :good:

For All,

Version v2.0 is now ready with qcow2 support.

I opened a dev thread in d2att sub to continue discussion about this projet and to start to speak about how it works and how to use this new feature. If you wish, you can go there now. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2684052

Philippe,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] roirraW "edor" ehT:
[MENTION=5593099]Phil_Suz[/MENTION], you probably already know this, but your modified v2.7.0.0 TWRP for the d2spr fixes the "official" release's problem of not seeing any partitions on some newer S3s.

I was wondering if you would mind if I, or you yourself, whichever you like, post links to here (or you tell me where you'd like the links to point to) in the TWRP and the all recoveries threads since this makes v2.7.0.0 usable for the rest of us who had problems with the official release?

Thank you for this!

Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SIII with M.O.A.R. v9.0, dkp kernel dated 2/25/2014 and TWRP v2.6.3.0.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Phil_Suz:
Hi roirraW "edor" ehT,

No I did not know that you had this problem and that this version was working. Yes, you can post link to here but as a temporary solution, I don't manage at all twrp code, my add-on does not touch twrp code so it's a bit weird that this correct a problem on twrp side.

Philippe,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Absolutely, I won't expect you to provide anything and I will explain and encourage others not to either. Thanks again for this. I love the idea of multi-boot although for myself I probably won't be curious enough to try it until a new x.x version of Android drops and won't be provided in a TouchWiz version, so just guessing 4.5 or 5.0 although I hope we get one of those too. :)

Kudos!

Edit: Do you take donations?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shekinahsmoke:
Oh this is funky :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fabzbear:
Can this be used on the s4?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
No. One would need to be built for the s4 specifically.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Phil_Suz:
Hi All,

Multiboot v2.11 is now ready.

This version adds feature to multiboot ubuntu touch 14.04 on galaxy S3 ( img format only, external sdcard strongly recommanded).

I did this ubuntu port on my d2att model but it could possibly work on your device.

If you want to test, I prepared a d2lte test version (0.13) here : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407583872

Important recommandations and details of working features can be found in this thread : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2702692

multiboot v2.11 is at same usual location.

Note : Please let a feedback message in this tread or original one if you tested it. if you report that it is not working, I will remove download link.

Philippe,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Phil_Suz:
As cell features don't seem to work on verizon devices, I removed lte version and created specific versions.

Maybe this will fix cell problems ( because working well on d2att )

Download links are there : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=13392

Philippe,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] covergeek:
S3 TWRP back in business

Thought my new "Best Buy Black Friday" Sprint special was not going to be as cool as it could be since I couldn't get 2.7 TWRP working - but thanks to your modded version I am back in business.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Urabewe:
Been running just pac rom for so long forgot there were other sections to this forum. Noticed this today thanks for the work it's nice being able to preview and have multiple roms for ultimate compatibility. Running 5.0 and 4.4 which really helps the transition in my case.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] skryte:
I've been trying this for the past couple days. I can't get it to boot into Ubuntu or any 5.0 ROM. Ubuntu just stays on the boot screen. 5.0 Roms hang while installing.:(

Sent from my 306SH
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] h2o64:
Hi [MENTION=5593099]Phil_Suz[/MENTION] !

I'm interessted to do the same on my device ... But I can't find any sources ... where are they ? :'(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rootinchase:
he doesn't release source. does anyone know how to mount an img file on android, linux or windows? i want to try to reverse engineer it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] FFTony:
OK guys, There is no way I am the only one with a 900T itching to get my hands on KK and X-Note 9.0. I am very new to the whole rooting android devices but I am quickly learning the ropes. I have been reading many posts were where this is available to the 9005 versions. I also know that the 900T and 9005 are almost the same phone with 900T being locked (temporarily) to TMobile. I have been searching the threads for the past week looking for the answer if anyone with a 900T has been able to install the Official Poland Version 4.4.2 on their 900T. As some help I have been emailing someone else with a T-Mobile phone that helps to specialize in hard bricked devices. I am including the emails and I hope to get this thread moving forward. If it is not possible I would like to see if there is a way to work the system to get us the X-note 9.0 upgrade.

Originally Posted by FFTony

I am getting ready to add a room to my phone, I am a little worried about causing a hard brick. If I do are you able to fix the phone and at what cost? Also, what is your turn around time? Thanks.

Tomy1986.nt

It is still turn on what is phone model number ?

Originally Posted by FFTony

It is still running quite nicely, but I am concerned that the upgrade that I am going to attempt to perform will Brock my phone. I have read some threads on using the same card, but I don't know if it will work. I am just trying to cover my bases in a worst case scenario. My phone is sm-n900t. (T-mobile variant)

Side note: What I am going to attempt is to install the Poland version of kk to my phone. It is for the 9005 model (which the tmobile device is). Tmobile phones can run 9005 roms with a few updates, but I am not sure about the kk upgrade.

Tomy1986.nt

Have you already flashed stock 9005 Rom ? included bootloader of 9005 model ?

Originally Posted by FFTony

Not yet. I plan to tonight. So I should know tonight on how my phone on going to take the Poland upgrade.

Tomy1986.nt

Please do not flash another bootloader phone's model. it will hardbrick or IMEI number will be gone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Darksynz:
Until we get an official Kernel for 4.4.2 for Tmobile we wont be able to install it. I even tried it last night since I've used previous X-note editions in the past. Hopefully in a couple more weeks we'll have a kernel.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] FFTony:
A few questions since I have spent a lot of time digging here in the threads.

1. Did you install the Official Poland 4.4.2 KK update?

2. Did you install the latest compulsion Kernel?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2480353
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Darksynz:
I didn't. If I remember correctly Odin wouldn't let me install the bootloader

---------- Post added at 11:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 PM ----------

Compulsion kernel doesn't yet support 4.4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] FFTony:
Not to question your methods as I have not attempted yet. Did you have the correct boxes checked including the install bootloader? Also did you have your device is usb debug mode? Or is it impossible to flash another regions bootloader?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] AxAtAx:
None of the 9005 roms will run on the N900T without a official KK kernel made for our device, I have done all the research, and it has the same issues that I went thru with Vision.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] daraj:
You cant ODIN flash any official rom thats not intended for Tmobile. period.

Please someone correct me if Im wrong.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mastermindx85:
Can we flash xnote then flash the civ1.2 kernel would it work?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Darksynz:
Yes.. I'm running v 11 now

---------- Post added at 08:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:32 PM ----------

You must flash the original 4.4.2 first though
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Phreshlatinstyle:
There is a link in the q&a forum for xnote. This gives specific instructions for getting it to work on tmobile versions of the note 3. I tried on 4.3 and was successful and also on 4.4.2 successful as well. im aroma I just selected the uk version to flash. you probably already know this but I thought id post this for future reference for other members. this rom is real stable and has not gave me any issues whatsoever from version 11 to 13
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chuko303:
I'm on V12 and I LOVE THIS ROM
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Phreshlatinstyle:
The only thing I flashed through odin was the 4.4.2 bootloader for tmobile

Everything else was done through recovery

Tmobile version xnote 13

Civ version 2.1 kernel for tmobile note 3

And nfc wifi fix

I do recall reding along the threads somewhere that if you flash a non tmobile bootloader through odin you will end up with a fancy paper weight.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50728165

This is where the info is in op in quoted box specific for t mobile
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] thewierdone:
kitkat

so its just like on the 4.3 bootloader. all we have to do is flash a tmobile kernel and the nfc wifi bluetoothfix?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Phreshlatinstyle:
Yes. But I was successful flashing it on 4.3 without updating bootloader for version 12. Just flashed in the following order

Rom

Kernel

Fix
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Phil_Suz:
[updated 20150104]

version v2.2

migration to twrp2.8.3.0

quickfix for lzma initrd roms

fix baseband not recognized on some tw roms

added f2fs feature to multiboot kernel for future versions...

moved qemu tools to sdcard to free space

[updated 20150101]

version v2.13

lollipop support

[updated 20140411]

version v2.11

ubuntu touch support ( http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=13392 )

Important recommandations and details of working features can be found in this thread : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2702692

[updated 20140316]

version v2.0

qcow2 support ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGoTb0u5oX0 )

[updated 20140311]

version v1.2

migration to twrp2.7.0.0

sizing of system/data/cache now possible

real internal/external sd mounted ( respectively in /storage/intsdcard and /storage/extsdcard )

new way to boot roms

new link to download : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12801

Hi all,

WARNING :

This recovery image has not yet been tested on your device. So be very carefull and wait report of power users. Test only if you don't run 4.3 version

This recovery image is based on twrp with multiboot feature on Galaxy S3.

I did it on my Bell model (d2att) but has ben reported to work also on Tmobile model (d2tmo).

Original post and recommendations are here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2577211

If you want to test it on your device and your bootloader is not locked, please read carefully original post and follow all warnings.

odin file added.

Please don't download it if you run 4.3 verizon version with locked bootloader

.

Download link : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12801

Philippe,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Dadud:
I assume this is for people who didn't upgrade to 4.3. Can anyone confirm before I try to flash this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
Correct, do not use this If you are on the 4.3 update.

Glad you posted this, I saw this floating around the T-Mobile forums and it looks interesting.