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[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XDM inc:
yea i had no choice but to downgrade :( but my phone is breaking down with every flash and i just did it again:crying: im not supposed to flash back to GB on my phone because it dosent work correctly anymore.

Downgrading to GB gets me this,

auto rotation animation broken

720p recording broken

both unfix able errors no matter what kernel i use

theres no real explanation on why these happen but i believe that my xperia play is breaking down, and i still fave to flash back and forth form ics to use my camera!
[General Topics] raul tinca:
Dear All,

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This product enables the user to record his phone conversations, to save them in different audio formats and to upload them to desktop for backup purposes.

More info and pictures in the Products category on the main page.

www.teksoftco.com

We would like to have 2 volunteers to participate in the Beta Testing program for the PhoneREC application.

These 2 mentioned above must sign a NDA with Teksoft, Co. and test the application as a normal user would do (by using it ). Any bugs must be reported by mail.

The help is rewarded by a free licence for this application.

Best regards,

The Teksoft, Co. Team
[General Topics] raul tinca:
Thank you all for signing up. We have found our voluntiers.

Every software launch will give oportunities to the end users in interacting with our developer team and be rewarded with a free licence.

So stay tuned;)
[Sony Xperia L] illusion54:
Just installed Parralax ROM (followed all directions for C2104) and been getting only data roaming connection. On stock or other ROMs I don't have this problem and was wondering if i'm doing anything wrong. Checked my apn (T-mobile's) and it's the same I've been using that worked. I've tried v2 and v3 but the roaming is still there. :crying:

Anyone has any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
1st! jk

I'll take this one for updates...

essentially just flash the rom .zip if SS MK2, restart and enjoy
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Wait! So if I understand OP directions properly, if we want Aroma options/installer, we actually flash the Aroma .zip first then the actual full ROM afterwards? Any wipes required in between or reboot before going to ROM flash? :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Looks good ty for another ss working rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guut13:
negative. Both downloads are full installs. The second one just uses aroma to let you pick and choose what you want.

Thanks [MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
update/fix/i dont think clearly at 430am ;P

actually i messed up on the OP really shoulda just left aroma out but ppl want options.. flash rom first then aroma in aroma chose no wipe and rom install. then pick apps..... but avoid pickin the auto selected MK2 SS Verizon box apparently SS doesnt like modules flashed twice or something havnt had time to investigate but all SS files including modules would have been flashed when the rom was. also the aroma is a beta I haven't testd all the compatibility packs yet if you have feed back or results(neg or positive on vzw or tryin a pack or a diff carrier) let me know... preferably via PM.

after a few hours on this version my contacts/phone started FC'ing / the phone or at least shortcut to it disapeared dont know if this will happen to anyone else but I whipped up a fix located in OP - downloads.... occasionally getting a google keyboard error still too even tho its not installed... probably going to have a patch or a new version with that fixed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazer9:
Thanks for the replies regarding my Aroma installer questions. I'm half understanding, lol.

Might just wait this one out though until you get the update/fix for those couple issues you mentioned. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wilzard:
Cool update. Getting more and more robust. Looking forward to see where this goes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Ok...once new release is issued I'll take it for a test drive.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
[MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] you've really been good to the SafeStrap folks.. Keep up the good work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
thanks for support bro
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Yes ty
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
update

your welcome guys!

PS new update check OP ignore inital 2 FC's they happen no matter what aren't important but thats it after first 2 in setup you shouldnt see another one! feel free to test these new m.a.r.c. packs PM me feedback but only flash if on carrier/firmware oh and 3 new roms later today after i get some sleep ;)

gogolie's MARC=Make Any ROM Compatible

MARC for Verizon MDK

for AT&T SafeStrap 3.71 - flashes MK2 modules and stock kernel (why kernel? I dont know a safety measure i suppose)

for AT&T non Safestrap *w unlocked BL*

for Sprint

for T-Mobile users w unlocked BL

for other carrier support PM me details with links to or files for carriers you'd like supported

These packs should be immediately flashed over any ROM after 1st installing it to "port" it to your system. i'll post my VZW SS MARC later today... No promises as to how well or compatible they'll b I have not had many other carrier phones in to root / mod lately so i'll need independent testing via users.

Thanks,

gogo

PPS: Anyone beat 29,893 for a score in AnTu's benchmarks? Personal best I know doesnt mean much but compared to 23-27k I'd get with HD thats cool. if you beat it or hit 30k lemme know and what ROM your using. thx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crossen0:
Can I still use the aroma addons package with the latest update? I'm on the mdk bootloader and I'm using a loki'd recovery.

Edit: read the OP! Looking forward to the new aroma installer!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
I agree. The more options for Safestrap users, the better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FordNate:
I get status 7 errors while installing using Philz latest and doing all wipes needed. Questions though abour installing. I'm scratching my head trying to figure out the OP n even the install instrucyions from within recovery. Ok so i tried the BB amd AB (thats Before Beer and After Beers) and same results both times. Do I need to flash A CZW kernel after install? ie Kronic KT? like i said i cant get it running and its Saturday night n I'm on 4 6% homebrews right now so i might need to do this in the morning. how do i get passed status 7, n no i wont switch to twrp but if needed i will gladly go to CWM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
ok im gunna figure this out. i dont myself have philz i know the script from installer should work in twrp fine since thats safestrap but im checking on philz theres not still a "TWRP" mode or something in philz is there maybe that'd work otherwise gimme a day i'll check via a friends phone but I've used my script (fairly generic) on philz for tmobile before so i dont know why there would be a difference... i assume your a verizon mdk? as to the after install question I run it from stock obviously but your free to install any kernel this rom like all of the roms that are safestrap compatible should not flash a kernel. so your able to flash any of them you like I suggest your favorite but completely up to you. was designed to install and work with jamison's bioshock kernel 4 but that was removed of course ;) and since verizon took my mdk when i warrantied it (damn near started on fire in pocket) n gave me an mj7 i havent had many other mdk phones in from customers either a lot of mk2 tho. my roms working for mdk are more based on various users accounts and their praise for the roms. i have 1 mdk tester that i will see if he was able to install this newest version fine or what his results were and if he'd mind running it through philz otherwise i'll hit phil up too quick... either way i'll PM you what to do next. you will have Nemesis promise just toss me a beer when i figure it out? ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tulsadiver:
You got me beat so far. I got 29,654 on Duxter light just now. It seems to be getting a little faster each time so maybe it is getting settled in. 29,465 before that.

Duxter sure has a beautiful theme.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
I know right no one else knows bout it yet tho I actually beat your dux23 score 29,731 but I was still trying to figure out the keyboard on that sucker your one of 2 that got an early sneak peak ;) shes so slick might just put her out like this an have ppl upgrade keyboard to english themselves.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tulsadiver:
Sorry about that :cowboy: I'm a flashaholic as well.

I don't blame you. It is easy enough, The only thing I see on mine is that when I reboot I always get" the Process.com.android.phone has stopped working" message a couple of times. It doesn't seem to affect anything that I can tell.

update: must have been something I deleted. Reinstalled the rom and all is good now. I found a theme from the samsung galaxy s4 international forum and they work with these roms. MAD is a good one. I installed it on Nemesis.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2422106
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
yup

so im leaving to go on a pool playing vacation for a bit figured i'd throw up what i could if i could quick... uploading new Nemesis no FC's at all now because i went with the completely asop dialer and contacts feel free to use whatever you want tho this update fixes the missing bootanimation and changes the dialer / contacts 1 last time ;P check OP in an hr

Also throwing up BM2k my version of nice blue themed rom smooth stable fast. thanks BluMak/luigi

New M.A.R.C. test packs feedback via PM plz their in WIP clearly so no one sue marc if it doesnt work:

MDK MARC test version 1

Sprint Test 2

TMobile Test 2

AT&T Test 3 SS MK2

AT&T Test 3 Non SS

BlackBox 2.3 ASOP as it gets. should be online too end of the night... give thanks to DSA

& mybaStock ROM (slick stockish) really smooth beautiful rom

enjoy
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazepr:
Anyway to get the boot/system off animation disabled, well the sound at least so loud wtf lol?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
[MENTION=3618916]gigilie[/MENTION] you're an animal porting all these Roms over lately. I'll admit I'm still on my DD of Liquid Smooth but still keep up with what you're going for everyone on here.

Once I get my PayPal back in business in going to send you something if anyone deserves donations it's you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazepr:
This is by far the best rom for safestrap out right now. Battery is crazy good runs great!! Thanks.

I still can not find a good way to mute the boot sounds. I tried in another app much like the 3init settings no luck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shaftamle:
Go to /system/media/audio/ui and find the file named PowerOn.ogg and rename it to PowerOn.ogg.bak and you Boot Sound is no more.

Sent from a Shaftamle Galaxy S4

"Thanks Button" is always appreciated!

http://mycolorscreen.com/Shaftamle/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tulsadiver:
Amen to that! I'm one of those poor safestrap souls (or would be a poor soul if it wasn't for Gogolie). I'm having fun again. Nothing wrong with Hyperdrive but a man likes options and variety and Gogolie delivers bucket fulls.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
gigilie's efforts definitely not getting enough love from xda members....he has singlehandedly brought almost a dozen ROMS for safestrap users to try....and mdk users
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] aknotts415:
I think this might be my fav rom from you gigilie! Def my top Dark/ASOP rom. Great Bat Life smooth stable :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gigilie:
hey thanks man appreciate it. thank jamison the original developer too couldnt have dont this one without him
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diper07:
The AOSP and cyanogen Roms which are available all of them have camera issues and other bugs. Why is it so?

Is it impossible to run AOSP on s4 i9500? If yes, then why so?

Is it because developers are slacking and just dont want to make a AOSP custom rom for s4 i9500 or there is something which limits developer from making AOSP avialable for s4 i9500. maybe samsung hasnt given tools or drivers to developers.

All the custom roms available for s4 i9500 . They all have written at the end of the thread that The rom is based on Stock firmware.

What is a firmware? Isnt it same as kernel?

Yeah I know I am total noob. :P
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidcore:
CM Based

Aokp - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2654985

Mokee - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2578676
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DallaryPT:
Don't panic, I can see ROMs based on AOSP here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9500-develop

I have personally never seen a i9500 so I beleive they are just not that common or shipped to countries where there is a lack of devs. How about cooking your own? I've started to develop my own ROM which I'm using right now. :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Droidcore:
Firmware is a full system

The kernel also partly firmware

The kernel is the core of android

If no kernel will not boot

Note: sorry if i am wrong :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballsofsteel:
I9500 has an exynos chipset which had been looked down by Samsung. This has been the case since the Galaxy S2. AOSP Roms exist for the i9500 but they won't be the most stable things you will try, so you are better off staying with the original software or a rom based on the original software.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diper07:
as I said these roms have some serious bugs like random reboots bluetooth not working camera not working. These roms arnt good for a casual user.

Developing your own ROM is cool thing. That's what I will be doing after my next month exams.. I dont actually own a s4 i9500 but my cousin has it. I have xolo a500s. It's pretty looking device. I would like to port 4.4 kitkat AOSP rom on it.. :victory:

Thanks for replying. I think you are right. Firmware = rom + kernel.

Yeah that's it. Samsung doesn't share the full source code of it's exynos chip. half of the sourcecode is closed source. They just don't give the full source code to the developers. That's why developers fail to make custom kernels and roms.

But now I wonder why do samsung do this? Maybe they dont want other phone makers to know their unique performance tweaks which they have put in sourcecode. :p

Lesson learnt never buy Exynos powered device. Always try to get snapdragon powered device.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harish02:
hi

i have this folder randomly appeared on my phone, the folder titled "LogoNinjaSupportFiles" and contains 4 pictures. everytime i delete that folder it always came back to my phone.

is it an android malware? or simply an ads from an app that i installed?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goettsch:
it's only ads

a malware is inside an app not in a folder
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] Qosmio-:
Just to inform and getting my forum post requerments up.

Just released a new build 4.2.2 version for TAB 7 3g build version is P3100XWDNA1 and build on 07.01.2014

Have fun playing with it.

Cheers

Seems to be just an update of gapps and some security updates
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] rajeeshrj:
Hello Guys,

Just wondering if I go for a 4.19.531.10 - T-Mobile USA firmware upgrade, will I lose SIM unlock as I not from the states.

Thanks.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] fmedrano1977:
No

Nexus 7
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] rajeeshrj:
:victory: Thanks..
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoshrane:
I sold my note 3 yesterday and bought a nexus 5.

In the stock contact app I don't see pictures on the contacts.

On Samsung n HTC it use to merge FB and wapp pics and show as contact pics.

Is there a way to do it here? I've got the fb account set up and it's working.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
You need an app to do it, e.g. Haxsync:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mots.haxsync

Stock Android doesn't have the option to sync with Facebook contacts
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
HaxSync is blocked by Facebook at the moment. SyncMe is the better option. Its improved a lot recently.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoshrane:
I paid the money and it didn't work..luckily the refund option was still available.. Thank you.. I'll try that
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
No it's not ;) New version went up yesterday and works perfectly (again) :D
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Ah ok...

I may start using it again for birthdays then. Although Sync ME does seem better at the moment...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
I would use it but it leaves an icon in my app drawer whereas Haxsync doesn't
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoshrane:
Just got sync me..so far looks good n its free... N somehow the haxsync didn't work in the morning
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
Sometimes have to allow Haxsync to sync a few times at first, depends on how many contacts you have to sync (I only have 56 contacts on my phone). Personally, it's the best app I've used, been using it on my old phones (GNex, Nexus 4) and now my Nexus 5
[Sony Xperia L] abhi007.john:
Hello everyone

My phone is stuck in bootloop

I've not installed CVM so can't boot into recovery

Can anyone help ??

Is flashing the original ftf with Flashtool the only way left.

Any help would be greatly appreciated
[Sony Xperia L] saurabh007:
Flash the stock FTF..

It would do.. :good:
[Sony Xperia L] abhi007.john:
Thanks for Replying

But I'm asking if there's some other way around

I believe that wiping delvik's cache would make my phone work again and I want to give it a try

Because I don't have CWM, I can't do via the mentioned ways

I wonder if there's some way like using adb or flashtool to wipe cache only
[Sony Xperia L] a.moiz0322:
No, just flash ftf file with FlashTool.

HIT THANKS IF I HELPED!
[Sony Xperia L] abhi007.john:
or there's some file manager for my windows based pc that would allow me to explore the system drive and delete it manually
[Sony Xperia L] a.moiz0322:
The easiest way is to flash ftf file

HIT THANKS IF I HELPED!
[Sony Xperia L] abhi007.john:
That I understood

But I don't want to lose my data

And that's the reason I'm looking for some alternative solution

Like using adb or some sort of file manager that would show me the partition if I connect in fastboot mode

Also

is it possible to install cwm now

using adb if it can be connected in fastboot mode ??

Any help is greatly appeciated
[Sony Xperia L] ishan_rulz:
try flashing ftf with wipe data unchecked. if that doesn't work, you don't have a choice.
[Sony Xperia L] abhi007.john:
Thanks

Can I install CWM now

I think I can still connect my phone in fastboot mode

And once I successfully install CWM, I can boot into recovery and wipe dalvik cache

Is it possible ??
[Sony Xperia L] saurabh007:
Yes, you can flash a kernel through fastboot mode provided you have unlocked bootloader,,

Then go to CWM and wipe dalvik cache..

If that doesn't work, then flash ftf with unchecking the tick mark before WIPE option..

Hope that helps!!
[HTC Rezound] loswr86:
Noob android modder...

HTC unlocked and rooted my Rez back in late Dec 13. I have had battery issues ever since. I know (through extensive reading these forums and others) this isn't due to root. And my issues are beyond battery, No ROM I have tasted has been stable. Tachyon ION, Paranoid Android, Cyanogenmod 11....similar issues with each, some worse than others. I downloaded BetterBatteryStats yesterday to try and diagnose this, but I am skeptical this is the problem. Biggest issue: battery doesn't give a true reading of its charge, or the rom running (again, all of them) can't accurately read the battery. Case in point: yesterday I wiped phone and installed the cyanogenmod 11 from NEO. I installed better battery stats and fully charged. Battery lasted less than 2 hrs. Plugged in at 10% and let charge for a few hrs. When I unplugged, cyanogen tells me that battery has 44% charge. After immediate reboot, battery shows 94% charge. This has been consistant over the different ROMS.

The other big problem is the constant reboots I experience. Many apps seem to overload the system and forced reboots happen. I realize that I am likely the problem, but I can't seem to figure out why.

I apologize, I know its an old bit, complaining about battery life after root, but compounded with the instability of the ROMS...I suspect I am doing something wrong that I haven't figured out.

Questions:

1. Do I need to manually flash a kernel after/before flashing a ROM?

2. Does being S-ON have anything to do with this?

3. Any tips?

I appreciate any help
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
Answers to your first two questions:

1) After (although it S-ON it technically shouldn't matter)

2) No

Here are some tips, this could be as simple as a battery going bad, i consider a replacement one, either original HTC or Laza would be my recommendation. Also, I would consider going S-OFF, then going through [MENTION=5037435]REV3NT3CH[/MENTION]'s full downgrade/upgrade guide from start to finish, this seems to be fix for many "odd" issues in the Rezound, I can't really explain why and it somewhat defies logic to downgrade to the oldest version of software available and then upgrade step-by-step through every version, but it has definitely shown it's value as a working solution to many issues.

I kind of suspect a battery, charger, charge port, bad cable, or even dirty/tarnished contact here though... three hours on the charger on a good stock battery that is charging correctly should bring it near full after 3-4 hours, if you are only getting it to 44% something is not right.
[HTC Rezound] loswr86:
That's the thing, it says 44% when I pull it off the charger, but if I reboot it, it says 90%+. Multiple cables/ports have been used. Same issue.

Regarding your statement about flashing a kernel post ROM flash, I attempted this with Tachyon and the fuzzy kernel yesterday. ROM installed as expected, it crashed a few times while installing backups from Titanium, and then I flashed the Fuzzy kernel. After the kernel flash the phones screen wouldn't work....I believe the phone was booting, but no screen, just LED notificaion light. Thats when I started over with the Cyanogenmod 11 ROM, which has been the most stable.

Thanks for the advice, I will likely attempt your suggestion about downgrading/upgrading.
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
Always use the kernel that comes with a ROM, until you know it's stable and unless you have a good reason to switch... it is the best match to the ROM and the benefits you get from another kernel are generally marginal at best unless you need a specific feature that is not included in the ROM's kernel.

Proper sequence when installing a ROM when S-ON would be to wipe everything but external SD, then flash ROM, immediately reboot into bootloader and start fastboot, flash the boot.img with "fastboot flash boot boot.img" then reboot. Any other sequence could give questionable results.

Using Titanium backup to restore information in between JB and KitKat (either way) is not recommended, even with root access TiBu has issues restoring into /system in KitKat. It is highly recommended to reinstall all apps from the Play Store and use something like SMS Backup & Restore to handle text message migration.

I would again recommend a new battery, and going S-OFF especially now that the "wire trick" is no longer required using Rumrunner or Firewater S-OFF, then going through the downgrade/upgrade process I mentioned earlier.