yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] Raspster:
I have a white z1 and I love it but I'm hearing a rumor that the white will get stains and that there is a larger plastic molding on the edges of the z2 that is different from the z1 and that if you have the white one in your pocket, it will stain theses edges. I did look at some videos that show the frame of the phone and this white plastic edging that wraps around the metal frame are bigger and thicker than the z1. Can anyone ad any clarity to this..?
[Xperia Z2 General] Akiainavas:
Would consider blue or silver if they were available but... black it is :)
[Xperia Z2 General] jake460:
White for me, ordered from clove

Sent from to many to list
[Xperia Z2 General] :
yes, i'm worried about that, can someone confirm this is true, with production model..??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7kaC6Gx8s
[Xperia Z2 General] coolbreeze0688:
Purple so I can slap on a black Baltimore Ravens case so I can annoy my Steelers fanatic fiancée

Black is too mainstream... White is my 2nd choice but I heard it stains easy
[Xperia Z2 General] Golgo:
Really think the white is the best looking of the bunch. It also doesn't have the colored corners that the black and purple have :good:

I'm also a bit concerned though that the plastic rim might stain. Hope it doesn't prove to be a big problem.
[Xperia Z2 General] AngryDinosaur:
Isn't the phone glass on glass, which part will be stained?
[Xperia Z2 General] :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7kaC6Gx8s
[Xperia Z2 General] sgtcurry:
I just ordered from clove since they are doing the promo with the free speakers. I have never bought from them before, anyone know if they take the money first or wait till they ship then charge me? I am quite excited given that I really wanted the Z1 but the screen and lack of availability (Needed AT&T LTE bands) caused me to skip it, I cant wait for the Z2 so I can replace my Note 3.
[Xperia Z2 General] napkun:
Since the price for the Z2 has been finalized they will charge you right away. Also if it's your first time ordering from them they're going to ask you for some proof of identification as a security check.
[Xperia Z2 General] thepanttherlady:
I originally pre-ordered the purple one but an email from Clove said it might be delayed longer than the others due to carrier exclusivity. I changed it to black since my XZ1 is white.
[Xperia Z2 General] g4rvd4:
I wanted to buy the white one since I've only had black phones till now and also the white looks pretty elegant, but I'm probably going to go for the black considering the staining issue.
[Xperia Z2 General] roanmy:
I want to order the white one, because my XZ is black, and is a huge fingerprint magnet. My friends who have white XZ/XZ1s doesnt seem to have that problem. Though I haven't decided yet, a bit worried after seeing this video here, showing it easily discolors:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t7kaC6Gx8s
[Xperia Z2 General] Fadeless:
Black for me, suits with my overall style and look.
[Xperia Z2 General] benziii:
So they are doing this again huh.

Was the same with the Z, but with the Z1 all colors were available at launch (however the official sony store was the only one I found to put it up for pre-order)
[Xperia Z2 General] MasK:
Does anyone know of the purple shade on the Z2 is the same as the Z1/Z? In most photos, it seems to be brighter..
[Xperia Z2 General] jayc1980:
Have pre ordered the black one. Only ever bad one white phone and that was the Galaxy S3. White does look nice on this phone, just dont like seeing it with a black front on it at the same time.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bigdaveyl:
Hi folks,

I have a weird situation with my phone.

Under stock, the only way I could get a data connection is if I ran it in CDMA mode. If I turned on LTE/CDMA mode it would automatically show as "disconnected."

If I used signal check pro, it would say I am receiving eHRPD signal, but unregistered.

I can connect fine via EV-DO. Have a stable connection.

Under Cyanogemod, LTE is turned on, but automatically falls back to EV-DO.

I did talk with Ting and everything seems to be normal.

Any ideas?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] essextrain:
Im curious about this too

I'm curious about this too, because I have the opposite problem where I only connect over CDMA/LTE

(stock 4.3 rooted, S-off)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dsEVOlve:
Same here. Can't use CDMA only mode as it immediately disconnects. Also having issues with LTE dropping out constantly and I can only get it back with airplane toggle. Weird thing is that it never drops if the phone is plugged in. I've tested this extensively too.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bigdaveyl:
That's really odd...

My wife has the same phone and everything appears to be working fine for her.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bigdaveyl:
Well, I tried going to LTE/CDMA mode last night and it looks like everything works as expected now...

Really weird.

I know Sprint has been aggressively upgrading towers in the area.

Maybe just a glitch in the matrix?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lonesnark:
I am running stock and have been having this problem for awhile now. Phone works fine in CDMA only mode (EV-DO) or if LTE connects. But the phone absolutely will not function over eHRPD, giving the error "Unable to establish a wireless data connection. LTE:ESM-65535". I had this problem three months ago for about a week, then it went away. Came back two weeks ago for about a week. And now it just started happening again. I always contacted the various support channels, although I never really heard back from anyone, so I don't know if someone got my message and fixed it or if it just went away on its own.

When it is fixed, my phone doesn't attempt to connect to eHRPD, so that when LTE drops out or is unavailable, my One Max drops to EV-DO and works great. But, after the over-the-air update from HTC two days ago and a forced profile update, my phone once again tries to connect via eHRPD, which clearly does not function.

Okay, I have finally fixed it myself. I used SignalCheck Pro to enter the Data/EPST menu in edit mode, typed in my MSL, went to Advanced, selected eHRPD and set it to Disabled. Now the phone seems to work just fine again. Still no idea what is going on here, or why I didn't think to fix it this way before, but here we are.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a7medabdou:
Hi, I'm trying to flash my samsung with the new android 4.3 but it keeps

Go back to the original firmware no matter what firmware I flash it with

I've tried 4.0.1 official firmware (which was originally on it)

And the new 4.3

And that happened after I took it to samsung services to solve a problem happened in it

And they flashed it with the EGY firmware

Does anyone know why it keeps going back to that firmware?

And by the way I could root it normally and used it for about 2 weeks

Thank you very much for your help

Sales code : EGY

Bootloader version: I9300XXEMD3

Baseband version: I9300XXEMA5

PDA version : I9300XXEMD3

CSC version : I9300JVEMC1

thank you in advance
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
How and what are you flashing .
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a7medabdou:
Flashing the official firmware I9300XXELL5_I9300OJVELL2_KSA android 4.3

And this supposed to be the official one for my phone

flashing it by Odin3 v3.09
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
If it reverts to original then either flashed file is faulty user is not following the instructions or phone is damaged .
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a7medabdou:
Mmmm, flashed file is faulty no way because I've tried a couple of files

The user is not following instructions no I'm following it

The phone is damaged how it could be?? Like what is the damage?? Because I got the phone recently from samsung services after i had a problem with the imei and the phone works great
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RazorMC:
Maybe the Rom is not flashing properly. Phone should be "USB Debugging" enabled. Then please make sure you are selecting the md5 file in PDA section of Odin and also make sure that the phone is connected in Download mode (Power+Home+Vol Down - and then press Vol UP from the screen). It will show a blue color in COM section.

~ RazorMC
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a7medabdou:
i did all this and made sure it is done correctly

But when I flash it

It just removes the root

But everything else stays at its

Until I do a factory reset

this is the files i've tried to flash

I9300XXELL5_I9300OJVELL2_I9300XXELKC_HOME.tar.md5 (4.3)

I9300XXELLB_I9300OJVELL3_I9300XXELLA_HOME.tar.md5 (4.1.2)

and i've tried the 4.1.2 before

thank you
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RazorMC:
As far as I checked they are both 4.1.2 firmwares so there will be no change. Visit sammobile for the latest i9300 firmware for your country.

~ RazorMC
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a7medabdou:
Oh, so weird

Any way I connected my phone to kies and it said that there is an update for it

i'm trying it right now

Thank you very much

BUT WHEN I TRY TO GET THE 4.3 FROM SAMMOBILE PADGE IT RE DIRECT ME TO 4.1.2

ANY WAY UPDATING BY KIES RIGHT NOW

THANK YOU VERY MUCH
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a7medabdou:
I have updated my phone throw Kies but it still 4.1.2

I can't get the official 4.3 in my country Egypt

Even when I searched in sammobile I only found 4.1.2 eve on the 4.3 official update page it

http://www.sammobile.com/2013/11/04...olling-out-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-gt-i9300/

It redirects me throw 4.1.2

i don't know what to do

!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RazorMC:
From that page also you can check it is 4.1.2

I don't know if UAE version will work for you, but you can download from here.

~ RazorMC
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a7medabdou:
Thank you for your help

but i'm afraid that it would affect my imei or sn

as i had this problem before i got my phone repaired by samsung services here in Egypt

but i think i will wait till 4.3 realease for my country

but i have a question

i can easly root my phone

and i rooted it

isn't that mean that mjy phone works normaly

and i can flash it ?

thank you again
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Root can be flashed but OTA updates may fail .
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RazorMC:
About odin, yes you can flash the firmware and your phone will work normally. Rooted does not matter for odin.

But if you are rooted then OTA update will not happen because Samsung will detect that you modified (rooted) the software.

~ RazorMC
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a7medabdou:
no i mean someone here said that my phone may be corrupted or something

\isn't the ability to root is sign that my phone is working fine

and about the ota i can replace it with kies or i just use a module to make the phone state normal
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RazorMC:
Yes, your phone is ok. Maybe there was some confusion before about why firmware was not flashing. But it was same firmware so nothing wrong with your phone.

~ RazorMC
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a7medabdou:
thank you bro thank you very much for your help and every one else help here
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rain:
Hi all,

i was thinking about a software that would be a mix up between a callerID (caller2Picture) style software and a call-sms blocking engine.

Wouldn't it be awesome to have ?

I searched for something similar but no results so far.

I only found out a topic opened this days at

http://www.teksoftco.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=37

they are wainting for some ideas about what we expect from this kind of software

They promissed to monitor this thread also... so lets give them something to work on :)

Rain
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] xhuy:
You should try Inesoft AddressBook.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rain:
The Caller ID part is very nice but the block call doesn't satisfy my needs and many others arround here...A white/black list would be more apropiate for me also the posibility to send an SMS after i block a call, a log of blocked calls...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rain:
I would like something like a mix between what Mort and Morphy started to develop here if you followed their topics ;)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaorSwan:
I've rooted my phone, then followed all the steps in the recovery installing guide, but then I get this message and nothing happens:

I don't know what to do. I'm trying to install CWM.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottdanpor:
Use Flashify

It just makes it so easy.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaorSwan:
Downloaded it, now what?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottdanpor:
I'm not sure which guide you're using, I installed TWRP with it. But all you need is your recovery.zip file. Choose Recovery Image, then "Choose a file" and flash your recovery zip file. You can try "Download CWM" but it might not find one for the LS980 (depends which version you have).
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaorSwan:
Can you give me a link to the newest TWRP so I'd install it?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottdanpor:
Which version of LG G2 do you have?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaorSwan:
D802
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottdanpor:
Ah ok, I had a look through the thread and it looks like your best bet is to use the auto method, and if that doesn't work, you'll have to go manual. You can use flashify to update after you get the recovery on the first time.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schindler069:
I used this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2469995 , also on D802

and after that, i updatet via twrp to the latest verion, but i can't find the link right now.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattlach:
Does flashify automatically install loki to bypass the locked boot leader? Does it work on the VS980?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrm43:
Try Freegee from playstore. Very easy to use. I have d802 and used that one.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NightM@re:
second that , used Freegee to install twrp

just install the app and choose what kind of recovery you want , it will download and install , then press menu and reboot to recovery to test it

couldn't be easier
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattlach:
Does this take care of Loki and the locked boot loader as well, or do you have to do that separately?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NightM@re:
not sure to be honest , i just bought the phone 3 days ago

but it helped me install the recovery and i installed a new rom without a problem

and yes there is an option update zip in loki or something like that , do you know what is it ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] everett1911:
I have a google nexus s and it's got Android 4.1.2 on it. I've read that 4.4 is going to run "comfortably" on 512mb devices like mine, but what does that mean exactly? How much memory is it going to use compared to 4.1.2? Is it worth switching to cyanogenmod 11 for my nexus s?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] everett1911:
anyone?
[Moto X General] natezire71:
I'd like to start another bounty thread. This time, the pot o' money goes to whomever successfully roots AND disables write protection on 4.4.2 for the MotoX locked bootloader variants.

Two ways we can do this--you can either go here to this Google Drive spreadsheet and add your XDA Username and amount pledged: LINK HERE

Alternatively, you can just comment with the amount you pledge in this thread. However, I ask that if you comment on this thread--that you don't add it to the spreadsheet. If you comment on this thread, I will manually add your information into the spreadsheet. No need for you to do both. :)

Don't feel obliged to pledge large amounts of money! Any amount is fine. $1? $5? $100? Doesn't matter! Something is better than nothing; your pledge is much appreciated by everyone who wishes to achieve root on our devices!:highfive:

If you pledge any amount--it is expected that you pay that amount. If this bounty is claimed, I'm sure a lot of work went into figuring out how to root our phones; therefore, it is only morally correct for you to hold your end of the bargain. Do not pledge an amount if you do not intend on paying it.

Current Bounty

$845
[Moto X General] dhoppy:
$15
[Moto X General] P1h3r1e3d13:
I'm in!

$10

(Verizon)
[Moto X General] Dramageek:
$20 for Verizon
[Moto X General] cpetersen2791:
$10 (ATT)
[Moto X General] meber:
$20 Verizon
[Moto X General] natezire71:
You guys don't need to worry about what carrier. Typically, if there is an exploit for Verizon, then the same exploit exists on AT&T and vice versa.
[Moto X General] Reserved Name:
Keep Root?

Is it possible to use OTA Rootkeeper or SuperSU to keep root from 4.4 to 4.4.2? I also have the non-DE VZW variant.
[Moto X General] rohandhruva:
Down for $10. I'm on reddit with the same username.
[Moto X General] natezire71:
I think so--but you won't have Write Protection disabled; this makes root semi-pointless.
[Moto X General] grifforama:
25 bucks.
[Moto X General] dmiramon:
Donate $25

$25 for bootloader unlock or meet op requirements. Preferably bootloader unlock.
[Moto X General] kitman231:
count me $5
[Moto X General] natezire71:
There is another thread for bootloader unlock. Honestly--that will probably never happen. So, take that as you will.
[Moto X General] logiasin:
$15, Verizon. I have the same username on Reddit.
[Moto X General] nm3210:
$25 (same as reddit)
[Moto X General] StephenMilone:
add $10 from me.
[Moto X General] cocchiararo:
http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/pledge-bounty-moto-x-bootloader-unlock-t2493862

Merge threads...
[Moto X General] zhp pilot:
That is for unlocking the bootloader, this thread is for 4.4.2 root. Two different things.
[Moto X General] cocchiararo:
Well, thats the human scumback brain acting again... i never completed reading the thread tittle.

I can pledge $5 on this then :P

(i failed buying my moto x from the att variant when the tmo one was the same for Argentina... did not get a dev edition cause i wanted the customization and the $150 discount was not applicable back then)

Edit: i have to withdraw now that my bl is unlocked
[Moto X General] bisbers:
$20
[Moto X General] fe_lopez:
You can add $5 from me.

Checking in here, because the spread sheet is mysteriously blank for me, and I don't want my pledge to somehow get missed.
[Moto X General] natezire71:
Look at the bottom. I have two sheets. :)
[Moto X General] joelbon:
$25 for the Verizon version.
[Moto X General] clevertrevor777:
$30 - Bring on the root!
[Moto X General] jwelsch:
As someone on a VZW employee plan with a DE, I'll pledge 5 to root the Verizon one! They can suck it...
[Moto X General] sorullo_xgrx:
For 10 more you can have an unlock bootloader
[Moto X General] rohandhruva:
Are you referring to the Chinese website purporting to sell bootloader unlock codes? That works only for VZW right?
[Moto X General] cpetersen2791:
Nope, I got my Att xt1058 unlocked
[Moto X General] xDroid4Lifex:
Those unlock codes are done for. Too many people posted about it in the open. The listing is no longer on taobao, Motorola obviously caught on and busted the person stealing the codes from them.
[Moto X General] danosphere:
$25 - ATT XT1058... gotta have that root!
[Moto X General] ebok:
just got my moto x and had hopes of unlocking/rooting, only to find out that it can't be done on 4.4.2 :(

$20 here, add me to the list! -ATT XT1058
[Moto X General] MaddHatt3r:
in for $10
[Moto X General] JGoN86:
40.00$ add me to it
[Moto X General] superp32:
I'm in for 10$ as long as it doesn't void my warranty . I had to use the att next program and have to turn the phone back in but I did unlock my boatloader on my atrix HD and get Motorola to accept it so yeah count me in for 10$ .
[Moto X General] JGoN86:
Rooting voids the warranty
[Moto X General] superp32:
Ok thanks
[Moto X General] marnold425:
I'll pledge $10.00 USD AT&T Moto X here 4.4.2

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you can always flash back to 100% stock via rsd
[Moto X General] codya321:
I'm in for $10
[Moto X General] prosive:
I will pledge $20 for root.

Edit: AT&T Moto X
[Moto X General] Deltaforce126:
pledge

I got 10 on it. I hope someone cracks it.
[Moto X General] reV17:
$10

Motorola X
[Moto X General] Ezekial:
NM. Though this was for bootloader unlock.
[Moto X General] super65man:
In case nobody knew this, justin case has discovered an exploit that can root 4.4.2, not sure if it touches the bootloader because he doesn't seem to talk much about this on his twitter. https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC, message him if anyone has a macbook pro and magic mouse (he said he'd release the exploit for it if he got one, not sure why he didn't just take that bounty of 2 grand but what ever.)
[Moto X General] holyevilcow:
in for 10.
[Moto X General] :
I'm sure if he could unlock the boot loader, he'd collect the bounty. Or root WITH write protection disabled. ?

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] marnold425:
legitimate? does he have a thread for it yet?
[Moto X General] super65man:
Not that I'm aware of, I think he might be just dicking around, but since he he found the way to root 4.4 I wasn't going to take it with a grain of salt.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Jcase said he would not release it until August. This due to his job/work, and family... (can't find where he originally posted that, but here is another)...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51043397&postcount=427

And it doesn't mention write protection disable, so it wont be as useful (since changes made will be lost when you power the phone off/on.)
[Moto X General] super65man:
Someone should see if geohot would try this out, if only I knew how to contact the dude.
[Moto X General] mrao:
In for $50 :good:
[Moto X General] JGoN86:
I'm taking back my donation. I just got the nexus 5. Good luck all
[Moto X General] Raymondpk:
$10 Verizon
[Moto X General] croweski:
I'm in for $20
[Moto X General] natezire71:
You Gents should really consider safestrap. To my knowledge, Jcase has a working method--but he won't disclose it until August.

Safestrap and then this ROM: Rootzwiki Safestrap Kitkat 4.4.2 VZW works amazingly. You only have to install Safestrap and be rooted with MotoWPNoMo. I would highly recommend it, as that's what I've been using. Plus, by using this method, you won't have to worry about future software updates; this is essentially future-proofing the issue.
[Moto X General] shusuke028:
So doing this unlocked the bootloader? I used to have a GS3 whose bootloader couldn't be unlocked. So I had to install Safestrap and could only install TouchWiz roms. Is this the process you're talking about?

My bottom line question. If I have a Moto X with 4.4.2, can the bootloader be unlocked? It's my understanding that the answer is no.
[Moto X General] Fadelight:
No, it doesn't unlock the bootloader. No, the bootloader cannot be unlocked, and no, 4.4.2 doesn't have a root method which has been released yet. The only way to unlock the bootloader is to buy a Dev edition.
[Moto X General] iaminflames:
Um you need root to install safestrap. We can't even root anymore.
[Moto X General] :
No, at&t and Verizon retail models can't be unlocked.

And if you're on 4.4.2.....proper root (meaning write protection disabled as well) is not possible.

Sorry. :(

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Moto X General] natezire71:
I kinda assumed the people donating were still on v4.4--waiting until v4.4.2 was rootable. That's what I did. Why would you guys jump the gun? What if a root exploit came out--but required you starting on v4.4? You'd all be outta luck...
[Moto X General] marnold425:
there is a way to root if you're on 4.4 you have to downgrade but you can do it. thought this was for 4.4.2 which currently has no exploit it ability to exploit.

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hey will you update the OP with the current bounty amount
[Moto X General] natezire71:
It is updated....