yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] djyoshii:
I'll try and keep this short and to the point.

Currently running stock .290 firmware and wanting to root it, preferably without flashing a pre-rooted firmware, and without losing DRM keys.

Now if i want to root it according to this thread, i will need to unlock the Bootloader first:

"You'll have to unlock the bootloader if you want to root the .290 firmware (Android 4.3)."

and then root it via this, before i can run TA Backup to backup my DRM keys

What I'm confused about though, is that once the Bootloader is unlocked I lose my DRM Keys (as per this thread, and many other comments)

"The TA partition contains all your DRM keys for the Bravia/X-Reality Engine.

The first time you mess with your phone by unlocking the bootloader, these DRM keys will be deleted!"

The general consensus with regards to the proper order is:

1. Root

2. TA backup

3. Unlock bootloader

However for .290 it seems to be:

1. Unlock bootloader

2. Root

3. TA backup (if there is even anything left to backup?)

I guess what I'm wondering is if there is anyway to root .290 directly without first unlocking the Bootloader (and thus losing my DRM Keys), and without flashing pre-rooted firmware?

Or do i have this completely wrong, and by unlocking my Bootloader first, I won't lose my DRM Keys (contrary to what the linked thread above says)?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
No.

You need to downgrade to 532 root, backup ta, unlock bootloader then update.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] djyoshii:
Seems I'm really left with no option then.

In that case, are DRM keys linked to the hardware or firmware? In other words, by flashing the pre-rooted firmware will i still keep my original DRM keys? Or will I have new DRM keys, belonging/linked to said pre-rooted firmware?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
AFAIK, it's only connected to xreality and a couple of other bits. More importantly it does have an effect on some streaming apps like netflix which will only work with drm. Think there may be a workaround for that on xda somewhere.

Also, if you lose drm and cannot restore the ta partition in event of breakage, then warranty is void.

Worth backing up I'd say if only for warranty purposes.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Like Spyder says, downgrade to 532 with Flashtool (no root or anything is needed), root it (it's very simple), backup TA (even simpler), unlock your bootloader, update to 290 again and root it (it's pretty simple with an unlocked bootloader).

If you regret it all and you want to re-lock the bootloader, be sure to be on a stock ROM with stock kernel and restore TA with the same tool you used to back it up with. This will also re-lock the bootloader. If you re-lock it on a custom kernel, your Ultra will not function. It will not reboot, and all you'll be left with is a blinking red LED over the screen. IF this happens, be sure to unlock the bootloader again, and it'll boot normally again.

You only have to backup the TA partition once, so if you choose to restore it and you want to unlock the bootloader yet again down the road, then just unlock it. You have the DRM keys, so you're safe. Be sure to back them up in the cloud too (Drive, Dropbox etc.) in case your computer crashes or you simply forget the DRM keys are there.

I wrote a guide on all this stuff, so take a look at it here.

You'll need to follow:

- Downgrading

- Rooting

- Backup TA Partition

- Unlocking the bootloader

After that, just download a 290 FTF and repeat step one (downgrading, but only with 290). Then when you're on 290, follow the guide you've already found. You can also flash Recovery/TWRP by following the short "Recovery and TWRP" section.

Good luck!
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] RounakCreationz:
Guys any tutorial or trick to make SD card the internal sd storage ?

I cannot manage all the games and apps in only 4 GB internal sd space given .

Moreover There are some problem in having internal sd (4 GB) . Like all the app backsup in that 4 GB space only which is not possible . Like whatsapp and moreover cwm also makes backup in that 4 gb space n which is not good in case someday I brick my phone etc etc.

So I want to swap between internal sd and external sd card . If anyone knows how to do it then please comment. :)
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] RounakCreationz:
I am in Android 4.2.2 stock Rom rooted btw :)
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] raghavsharmaxda:
Alright bro...first..

Cwm makes folder in extSD card/clockworkmod/backup/*here*..

Second...as I see...ur main problem might be HD and big games with data..(If that is the scene, ) try gl2sd app..that will move ur game data to sdcard..and mount it whenever u want to play game..(simple as hell :):) )..

NOTE: you have to keep a data first in phone memory, then it will move to SD card!(don't pit in sdcard directly)..

Hope I helped :)
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] inogbox:
the old method is change the mount point in /etc/vold.fstab but it doesn't work with this Emulated storage feature

I agreee ! ,this is only solution for now i think.

damm...multi user feature:crying:
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Rahul111:
hii

u can use link2sd for link all ur apps to 2nd partition in external card ..and u can use folder mount app for mount media ,data folder like

whats app and others apps to ur external card ..these two app can save much wanted space in our grand ..and yes gl2sd for games data

also a useful app..

:good:
[Galaxy S III General] steebro:
Since i first installed Instagram i had troubles uploading videos, recorded with Insta app and loaded from gallery, with both ROMs I used ( stock Samsung and current one OmniROM )

I read this is a very common problem and no, it isnt Instagram app error but ROM fault as many Nexus5/other phones can upload videos (read in internet)

follow these steps to prepare your video:

Record your favourite video with you camera, MAX ALLOWED TIME 15s for Instagram

Instagram accepts only two sizes: 480x480 - 680x680. If it is bigger it will zoom it in center to fit it needs, so take it in account when editing video, for example i recorded a full hd video with my S3 and then i edited it to 720x720 adding black borders.

Rotate your video 90° degrees anti-clockwise (Instagram seems to rotate video on upload)

MP4 video format

time to open Instagram! :

Open Instagram app

Record about 20s of video

Press HOME button, leaving Instagram app opened in background

Go to sdcard/Android/data/com.instagram.android/files/video/random_named_folder/your_just_recorded_video.mp4 - that's the folder where Instagram save your just recorded video

Copy in this folder your video you want to upload

Rename your video with the Instagram created one and then delete Instagram video

Resume from background Instagram

Press right upper corner blue arrow and then you'll see your video in preview!!

Some side notes: On OmniROM it doesnt work, everytime Instagram crashes, so you have to use another/stock rom. I used FreeMake "Free Video Converter" to adapt my S3 full hd video to Instagram format. I first made it 15s long by selecting only part i wanted to upload. Then i created under Convert->Android label a new custom profile with: MP4 - 720x720 - Cropping style: Original - other fields default. Then i converted my video and did steps i just wrote. If you dont like Instagram video preview just play a bit with resolution/cropping way in Video Converter, i just wrote what i used :)

higher video bitrate will produce better quality and bigger videos, i tried with 8000 Kbps and it works, however Instagram will take more time to process your video!

At least we have a working way until rom devs fix your current rom :)

This tut can also be used for Vine and other phones/tablets/ROMs !!
[Galaxy S III General] f0xy:
Good guide pal but too much hassle for a 15sec video ;) thumbs up though
[Galaxy S III General] ezekionokia:
Good tutorial but how about instagram/vine fix their app :)

Since I got the SGS3 I haven't managed to post one video on the official ROM. And it's not really time efficient to waste 10 minutes or so of editing for a 15s video.
[Galaxy S III General] steebro:
once you created Freemake profile and you did it for the first time it's really easy ancd quick!
[Networking] JDMAN07:
Any apps
[Google Chromecast] Mohdsultan:
will my router tp link tl-wr740n support chromecast i buyed it from india

i want to know before buying the chromecast in india please inform me asap

Thanks in advance,
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
From FAQ Part 1, 1.h

You'll also want to avoid Channels 12 and 13 on your router as they have limited support in the US.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathan-NL:
Hi,

Is it possible in some way to install stock LG apps on non-LG phones?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IGGYVIP:
?

what apps ? is there no alternatives ?

should be but you will need root and some build.prop editing maybe FwSpoof
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathan-NL:
Safety Care. I have not yet found an alternative, but if you know one I would appreciate it if you would share it with me.

Root is not an option on this device.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IGGYVIP:
hmm

what phone model ? you can unroot after :)

did you try finding unlocked app version from aptoide or blackmart ?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathan-NL:
It's for the HTC One X. I'm not sure how easy it is to root it and if you keep the warranty/don't lose data.

I just took a quick peek and didn't see anything.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
Introducing Android SpeedBean for Optimus L5 . Based on Stock 4.1.2

Stock can be also fast and customisable ...

With lot of goodies packed in (GravityBox , Xposed , Tweaks ,

Ultra-Light Launcher , Permissions Manager , xThemeManager)

Transparent Status Bar , Stock 4.1 Lock Screen . Fluidness that will immerse you ...

It's Discontinued now ... For more info and candidature to continue it , just message me ...

Current version : v.3.6.4 (Code-name : The End)

Working : Everything

Not working : LG Setup Wizard at beginning .

Warning ! Not for 6.0.4.7 recovery ! Use 6.0.2.8 CWM !

ROM : (If any error , inform me)

http://www.mediafire.com/folder/v31v2zq0aph9w/L5_Android_SpeedBean

First boot can take up to 10 minutes , so please be patient . If it doesn't , Wipe Data / Factory Reset and try again .

Will be grateful for your feedback , so i can make this MOD better and better and better ...

Beginning developer from Poland ...
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
ChangeLog

v.3.6.4 06-03-2014

- Added back tts , usr/srec and system/sounds , cuz of bootloop when booting first time . You can delete them if after boot ...

v.3.6 27-02-2014

- Added some carbon ringtones (they sounds better)

- Updated Launcher

- LG Roboto fonts replaced with Original ones . (Experiment)

v.3.5 23-02-2014

- Launcher replaced with Smart Launcher Pro (gift for my ROM users , you can keep it up to date by Blackmart)

- Deleted Polaris Office , system/tts ; system/sounds and system/usr/screc .

- Updated some apps .

- Deleted LG LockScreen .

- Removed Apollo , and LG Music (replaced with stock music app , containing MusicFX) .

- Overall clean .

- Some elements replaced with "E610v" ones .

- Deleted some "crazy ringtones" to shrink size of package (if you want me to share them , just ask me)

---- OLD BUILDS (Made before i joined XDA) ----

v.3.0

- Stock Android Launcher and still LG Lock-screen (it doesn't look good in that density) in this build , sorry .

- Density changed to 145 . (build.prop method)

- Deleted LG Video and SmartWorld

v.2.1

- Repaired LG Tag+ (unable to see in drawer)

- Deleted Some LG Apps (they doesn't work good without LG Home)

- Added MX Player (Please install codec from Play Store)

- Added Greenify and Link2SD .

v.1.2

- Added transparent Status Bar .

- New SU Binaries .

- Added boosting scripts .
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] francescus28:
Can you upload the file on mediafire?Thanks

Inviato dal mio LG-E610 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
I think about it ... From my PC uplading new version takes about a hour !
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] francescus28:
Dropbox give me error :(

Inviato dal mio LG-E610 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
Link refreshed , try now .
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] francescus28:
Thanks!Now work :)

Inviato dal mio LG-E610 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
No problem , im just begginging developer from Poland ...
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] francescus28:
I tested the rom and I love it!But why there isn't lockscreen and why when I press vol - and + the music panel doesn't show?Thanks if you help me and sorry for my bad english :)
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
Because of changed density . LG Lockscreen doesnt look good in it. When u press vol plus and minus at once, qmemo should launch.

Wysłane z mojego LG-E610 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] SuperSkill:
Which recovery needed, 6047 gives status 7?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] zeratos:
Whenever I get a call it automatically rejects it and opens the STK app with the sms response, I tried deleting STK.apk and it still happens, any solutions>?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] 4Freedom:
can you upload or give me a link of an overclocked kernel of stock

i am only able to find oc for cyanogenmod only
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
its on link , infolder you can find this kernel ...
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
As i typed , 6.0.2.8 from rom manager ... i wonder how to make it compatibile with new recovery ...
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
i didnt notice this error when i use it ... check your operator setttings ... or did you do hard reset after flash ?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] 4Freedom:
does someone know if this KERNEL work with flashgordon?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] jakubekw1997:
What is flashgordon ??
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] 4Freedom:
solved now i have cwm.

flash gordon is a wonderful app that allow you to flash zip(converting) with a locked bootloader and without a recovery:laugh:
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] -CALIBAN666-:
glad to see it helps
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] :
I need your help ... How to make ROM ZIP for new cwm 6.0.4.7 ???
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] -CALIBAN666-:
what mean exactly bro?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] zeratos:
I did a clean flash, I tried hard resetting after flashing, I triend everything and nothing seems to work, it only happens on this rom :/
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] :
Huh ? Maybe that happens cuz i deleted usr/srec , tts ...

Sent from E610v using Tapatalk from Google Play
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] :
It gives error on 6047 ... only for 6028

Sent from E610v using Tapatalk from Google Play
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] :
Try to flash else stock mod first

Sent from E610v using Tapatalk from Google Play
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] gorneman:
Hi, after flash this rom , home button does not work.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] :
Ur first people that nas this problem . flash flatzki ROM first

Wysłane z mojego Venue 7 3730 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] Snip3rPolska:
ENG :

It's will work with pinkflozd kernel, or i must install kernel from download link ? And LG Home G2 work's on SpeedBean E610 v.3.6.4 ?

PL :

Działa to na kernelu od pinkflozda w wersji 0.70 czy muszę instalować kernel który jest w linku ?
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] :
Pinkflozd odpada . LG Home z G2 dziala tylko umiesc 5 ikon na dole

Wysłane z mojego Venue 7 3730 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] :
Pozatym rom jest dyskontynuowany . Jesli jestes zainteresowany dalszym rozwojem romu , zglos sie

Wysłane z mojego Venue 7 3730 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Android Development] Snip3rPolska:
it already is invalid cause i use Lperia ROM Thanks.
[Blade Android Development] Dragonji:
As you might know ZTE published its kernel source for Blade G on 24.01.2014. I just decided to post a new thread with download links so everyone interested can easily find what he looks for.

Download: ZTE site (12 parts, 9.5MB each) | Zippyshare | MediaFire
[LG Optimus G (International)] sirfrajput:
After converting from f180l to

E975 + baseband

flashing my mobile was working nicely, but after unlocking bootloader I installed CM11 and my IMEI is somehow changed

Unfortunately I couldn't backup the EFS (due to the lucky feeling I had) and now I am in position that even after reverting back to stock I cannot get the original IMEI or working network. (even after flashing various basebands)

I suppose there are some "IMEI changer tools" but I was not able to find one which works with f180l.

any hint or suggestion is welcomed which can solve this problem
[LG Optimus G (International)] simbac:
same here also need to fix my imei didnt make a backup of efs and messed them up
[LG Optimus G (International)] sirfrajput:
It is very strange that when I flash KDZ my original IMEI is shown, but after flashing all I see is bogus IMEI :(
[LG Optimus G (International)] simbac:
Did u try flashing the original kdz. Sometimes it works. I mean the f180l. Kdz
[LG Optimus G (International)] sirfrajput:
I tried flashing original kdz several times :/ but no luck in getting original IMEI, although my mobile is working just fine for now but due to my stupidity of not backing up EFS I feel like using stolen mobile :(
[General Questions and Answers] flopadmi:
Hello All,

My set Qmobile Noir A10 Quadcore got hard brick today when i was flashing some custom roms. Now it won't Turn up. I created the backup before flashing roms through MTKDroidTools and now when i try to restore backup from SP Flash Tool then it gave me error after red progress bar.

SP FLASH TOOL ERROR: (8200)

[Platform Error] The load and target are inconsistent !

[HINT]:

The load to be downloaded is for MT6589;

The target platform is ,

Please set the correct load according to the target to download.

Now anyone which have Qmobile Noir A10 Quadcore, Please post here the backup of its ROM so that i can restore it again from SP Flash Tool,

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] drmarwat:
try to upgrade rom it will work , what custom roms did you try? can you upload your a10 backup to some place? btw i think you are using wrong scatter file , how/where did you get it from?
[General Questions and Answers] flopadmi:
the scatter file i was using is the one which is created by droidtools when i was taking backup, the phone did not turn on, then how can i upgrade the rom, any how i sent it to company with warranty and they cooked the rom for me.. the backup was in GBs, i will upload it tomorrow in the morning..
[General Questions and Answers] drmarwat:
ROM Bckup

Glad to know they fixed you ROM, but I think your phone was not detected because you might have missed installing the required vcom drivers. But at least your phone is working now. Please do upload the backup to some files hosting site I will download it
[General Questions and Answers] faisalmalik247:
Sir i want a10 quad core back up for my phone plz

Sir my phone also bricked i want the daata u make from sp tools please give me that or what can i do now..........
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] sickman2o0o:
hi there... when i can use mp3 as ringtones, why cant i use it for system and other notifications? alarms appointments?

could it be only a small registry thing? what do u say?

best regeards!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] hanmin:
1st. Don't post multiple post.

2nd. No it is not a simple registry hack thing.

3rd. I don't know. Perhaps M$ thinks that you don't need a music for "system and other notifications? alarms appointments? "

4th. Get a MP3 to WAV converter :) You do not need to play an entire song for a "system and other notifications? alarms appointments? "

5th. I think I bang into some Mp3 cab thing that you can install to enable you to use MP3 files.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] sickman2o0o:
u bang in?

dont understand point 5 ;)
[Kindle Fire 2 Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting] Kamilvonbuuren:
Hei, i trying very long time to instal rom on kinde, today i was lucky and i used TWRP 2.3.3.0 and install jelly beer 4.33 and i was working

after that i update TWRP to 2.6.3.1 and tray to install CyanogenMod and its filed, and then i get stuck on twrp can not instal any rom.

When i try i just get information : Assert failed :getprop...., E: error executing updater binary in zip '/data/media/sideload.zip'

I was searching every where but i cant find nothing about that...

Sorry for my english

Help someone : )

Edit:

I was trying to downgrade twrp from 2.6.6.1 to 2.3.3.0(becouse it work best for me) but i dont know how i was trying but imposible. I dont have os instaled, and cannot istall anything somebody help ? ;D
[Kindle Fire 2 Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting] stunts513:
Sounds like a bad zip file I'm guessing, the updater binary is what runs the updated script to flash the ROM. I would either try redownloading the rom and verifying its md5sum, and/or "adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/" something like this instead of side load and then browsing for it with install in twrp. I could be wrong though, twrp errors ardent my biggest area of expertise, for all I know the getprop could be failing because the ROM is meant for another device, I just don't know.
[Kindle Fire 2 Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting] Kamilvonbuuren:
Thanks man, i will try on the weekend i get you know how its going ;D
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Metall Boy:
I have been on this rom for a while:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2267230 and everything was working fine, but now i wanted to change to this rom:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2648304 But now my problem is that I flash provided kernel from this new rom and when i boot to recovery it is not showing anything. There aren't any options to wipe, nothing... at the bottom left it just say cvm recovery and a number and that's it. Can you help me? Did i do something wrong? :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] motlanvamaimai:
If you waited too long and cwm still did not show, you should try this:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Metall Boy:
Can you please tell me how to do that?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rt235130:
Using fastboot

If u don't know what it is, flash firmware via flashtool which will erase all ur data
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Metall Boy:
ok thanks :) i will try
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srinivasan90:
cwm recovery stop after i flash ultimate hd xperia

i use sony ericson LT15i use cm10 that time

i try to install ultimate hd then i flash after that it cant go further after cwm its just stop there itselft

pls tel solution

what is firmware and pls send link for that model

pls me buddy
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DjDexter5GHz:
Seems like you are doing something wrong, follow instructions written on that thread carefully, if you still can't manage it, stick with stock ROM.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srinivasan90:
cwm recovery struck problem

ya you are right buddy, i m new for this .

so pls send correct stock rom for my model ( sony ericson LT15i )

and pls tell how to solve this problem
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popthosegaskets:
There's something called the search button... You should have read the stickies before asking this question.

僕のLT18iから送られてきた
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihnea25:
Has anyone tried urBeats on Nexus 5? What works and what doesn't? (like the volume buttons, the mic, etc)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] hackfree:
Hey people am I the only one that watch styler is killing my battery? I have a lot of wakelocks on this. I formatted and re-install null and the styler again and have the same issue.