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[General Questions and Answers] Pirateghost:
This forum section is for paranoid android.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 30secs:
ROM backup with ROM manager fails... any way i can do an image backup with my locked bootloader?
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibeachdude:
My guess is that, even if you could backup the ROM, you wouldn't be able to restore from it. So, a complete ROM backup has little value without root access at least.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 30secs:
The phone is rooted, i'm just stuck with stock recovery and locked boot.. any suggestions?
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Devo7v:
SafeStrap is your only option unless you can be satisfied with Xposed modules.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Endrith:
I have an Xperia ZL C6506 - 10.4.B.0.569

I went into the service menu and it says my bootloader can't be unlocked :(

Is there anyway to work around this and unlock it anyway? If not can I still root my phone?

If so please advise as to how. I looked on the forums but most posts relate to unlocked bootloader or

a different model or build.

If you need more info please let me know.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia ZL] ATRIXXIRTA:
You can root it and install recovery. Unfortunately you cannot unlock the bootloader.

This means that you can only flash stock based Roms, not any AOSP Roms like cyanogenmod, aokp, omni, p.a.c, etc... More specifically, you can only flash stock kernels. The ROM is Dependant on the kernel you are using. Stock kernel for stock Roms. Aosp kernel for aosp based Roms.

With Sony's devices (as of late anyway), the kernel is baked into the boot.IMG. And you can only alter, change, or flash a custom boot.IMG if your bootloader is unlocked. Sucks, but that's how it is.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Endrith:
Thanks for the info.

At least I can still root the phone which at this point was my primary interest.

As I mentioned I have not seen any rooting info for my particular build or model together. Am I missing something?

Did I not see it or has no one done it yet for this build/model setup.

Where would you suggest I go from here?
[Sony Xperia ZL] CokeJunkee:
You need to downgrade to .423 stock kernel. Use Androxyde's Flashtool to flash that kernel.

Then use Doomlord's Rooting Toolkit to root your phone.

After that, flash the .569 kernel with Flashtool.

Now you can install NUT's dualrecovery.

Here are the steps:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2388946

At point 11. you flash the .569 kernel..
[Sony Xperia ZL] Endrith:
I have successfully rooted my phone.

However I can't figure out how to get it back to .569

Do I need to use the Flash and Stripped version(This seems to be linked to rooting)

Or can I just use this

[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.3 - 10.4.B.0.569 - Generic US

Found at this link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2637847

Edit:

On a side note will I be able to update to 4.4 Kitkat when it is released for my phone by the normal download

or will I have to flash it to keep the root?

Edit:

So I tried flashing the Full FTF but ended up losing root. I tried to do the other option of using the flash/stripped version but it says I need TWRP and there

is no version for the ZL only the Z. Will the Z one work or am I going about this the wrong way.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Crash338:
Hey,

There is recovery for the ZL, you can get it from Nut's site here http://nut.xperia-files.com/

Looks like his latest recovery is called "ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.7.95-BETA.installer.zip (9.35MB)" at the moment.

If you flash my build 569 and lost root then you used the untouched FTF from Sony and makes your phone completely stock.

What you wanna do is flash back to an old 4.1.2 that will let you obtain root with DoomLord's 1 click method.

Once root is on your phone, install Nut's DualRecovery from the link I just gave you.

Download my 2 files (stripped FTF and flashable zip) and copy the flashable zip on your SDCard.

Now reboot into recovery and flash the flashable zip, once it flashes successfully, power off your phone. DO NOT Reboot.

Use Flashtool and flash the stripped FTF and boot your phone.

You will be on rooted build 569 with root and dualrecovery already installed. :good:

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It was also suggested to me for my Xperia tablet that if you already had root and simply wanted to update, all you have to do is:

1) copy zip to SDcard

2) go into recovery and install zip (without wiping anything)

3) turn off phone

4) flash kernel via flashtool

But I haven't tested this way
[Sony Xperia ZL] Endrith:
Thanks Crash338 that worked :)

I now have a rooted phone with .569
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mh1983:
Hi, all.

This is my first time posting. I have searched the web and through this forum for an answer to my question but no dice. I hope someone here can help.

(By the way, I'm currently using the Oxygen ICS rom. I used to be on Oxygen Gingerbread, and I briefly tried the latest Kitkat build, but couldn't use as a daily driver).

Over the past months, I've transitioned off of my monthly cell plan in favour of a prepaid data add on + VoIP app (Fongo) for calls/texts. I WFH so my cell is on WiFi 90% of the day.

The issue I'm facing is that when I use the WiFi lock option in the app itself, my battery life dips down considerably. But when I don't use this option, I often miss incoming calls (the WiFi appears to go to sleep after awhile, even though I have WiFi set to be always on even when the device is sleeping).

As an alternative, I've tried many apps in the Play Store, such as Wifi Keep alive (Roys and Shantz), and Wifi Fixer.

I've tried them all individually and in combination with each other. They do make the device more efficient at receiving incoming calls while preserving more battery life than the above WiFi lock, but it's still not 100% perfect.

I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions to improve WiFi connectivity when my phone is in sleep mode without sacrificing a lot of battery? I realize there has to be some impact on battery if WiFi is on, but given that Fongo drains the battery whereas third party apps are more forgiving on it, I'm wondering if there's a better solution/configuration out there.

I experience this issue in Gingerbread and ICS. I don't experience it in Kitkat, but the battery barely lasts for 6-8 hours.

I hope I'm explaining this clearly. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! TIA.
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mh1983:
Apologies for the double post. :( Mods, please delete this one.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] leroy:
occasionally my contacts will disappear. the first time this happened i was worried because i had not abcked them up. i did a soft reset and they re-appeared again. this only happens occasionally, but obviously, right when i need them in a hurry!

any ideas on why this is happening?

i have tried to do a search for this but there seems to be a problem with that at the moment.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Thedood:
Mine does this too. Plus, sometimes I get 2 pop ups one list for contacts, one for SIM contacts. Pain in the ass.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Thomas1234:
I get that sometimes, but not all my contacts disappear, sometimes I see only 5 contacts appeared, what I do just browse one of this appeared contacts, then I go back , then all contacts appear again.

As a solution I would recommend you to browse something , anything, in the contacts screen, then go back, and I think you'll see all your contacts back.
[Sony Xperia M] TheHunk_2:
Can Anyone upload the music widget.apk from xperia m dual jb 4.2.2?:rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia M] elmkzgirxp:
Here you go.

MusicWidget.apk for C200X 15.2.A.2.5.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Very drunk last night for St Patricks day and dropped my One down the toilet in the bar , don't think I've ever sobered up as quick in my life, it was still working just the screen was all washed out.

Woke this morning with an almighty hangover and noticed the phone was off, as far as I remember there was some battery left about 40% or thereabouts, tried to turn it on and it wouldn't or boot into recovery,so charged the phone and the red light appeared, turned it on 30 minutes later and it came on but it wouldn't recognise the SIM card so tried another SIM card and it won't recognise that either it just boots up as normal and the screen is washed out, but it's supposed to ask for my PIN number but doesn't.

I have insurance but have to pay €95 excess to get a new one and I made a claim and it's been accepted so at least I can get a new One but it's really money I could do without spending, I've heard that if you put the phone in a bag of rice this sometimes works (have to buy rice in supermarket) I did want to get the new M8 as well, has anyone any suggestions, has this happened to you before, much as I love my One but it's times like this I wonder if only I had a Sony Xperia Z1 which is waterproof, why can't HTC make the One waterproof too.

S-off, rooted, running Sky Dragon ROM, Aviate launcher.

Thanks guys, please be careful too with your phone, nightmare when this happens.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stephen:
Thread has been closed as this is classed as an off-topic thread.

Ghost
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dawidoowy:
I have a problem with my xperia P on CM11 weekly 4.4.2. It does not work auto rotating the screen, what can I do? sorry for my english :P
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pandemic:
I wonder why you cant see the difference between Themes/Apps topic and a Q/A topic -_-

Verstuurd vanaf mijn LT22i met Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ChinmayKunkikar:
Thread reported!

Sent from my Xperia™ Sola...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Tonystark9396:
Hay bro update the ROM to cm11.0 weekly-4 it will work.!!

Sent from My Xperia P with CM11.0-weekly-4...Hit thanks if u think I have helped U.!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] borse2008:
Hey Guys

Need your help and guidance on this issue, ill explain what have i have got.

Phone HTC One

Was running Android Revolution HD 51.0 tried to perform an update to 53.0 today but the wipe stage didnt go through successfully kept saying failed.

So i followed a video like this one to make sure i was performing the correct stages which i was but when doing the Advanced Wipe selecting Dailek Cache, System Cache just kept saying E:/unable to format partition.

I have done a backup so not bothered about that anyway.

Obviously i did transfer the zip to my internal storage as last time but as i did a format data it removed everything so now just left with able to boot into recovery no problem and into TWRP but i cant mount anything my laptop isnt seeing my one in my computer? How do i get the rom on it this.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mb_guy:
Without adb, an OTG cable with TWRP would be only choice
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] borse2008:
Sorted!!

Just sorted it and managed it with ADB thanks guys !! Now running 53.0
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mh1983:
Hi, all.

This is my first time posting. I have searched the web and through this forum for an answer to my question but no dice. I hope someone here can help.

(By the way, I'm currently using the Oxygen ICS rom. I used to be on Oxygen Gingerbread, and I briefly tried the latest Kitkat build, but couldn't use as a daily driver).

Over the past months, I've transitioned off of my monthly cell plan in favour of a prepaid data add on + VoIP app (Fongo) for calls/texts. I WFH so my cell is on WiFi 90% of the day.

The issue I'm facing is that when I use the WiFi lock option in the app itself, my battery life dips down considerably. But when I don't use this option, I often miss incoming calls (the WiFi appears to go to sleep after awhile, even though I have WiFi set to be always on even when the device is sleeping).

As an alternative, I've tried many apps in the Play Store, such as Wifi Keep alive (Roys and Shantz), and Wifi Fixer.

I've tried them all individually and in combination with each other. They do make the device more efficient at receiving incoming calls while preserving more battery life than the above WiFi lock, but it's still not 100% perfect.

I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions to improve WiFi connectivity when my phone is in sleep mode without sacrificing a lot of battery? (In the form of either an app, system setting, or alternative ROM to what I'm using.) I realize there has to be some impact on battery if WiFi is on, but given that Fongo drains the battery whereas third party apps are more forgiving on it, I'm wondering if there's a better solution/configuration out there.

I experience this issue in Gingerbread and ICS. I don't experience it in Kitkat, but the battery barely lasts for 6-8 hours.

I hope I'm explaining this clearly. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! TIA.
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mh1983:
An update:

I found the Wake Lock app (developer "darken") in the app store, and that seems to have solved my issue. I set it to the "Partial Wakelock" setting and now all incoming calls come in correctly on WiFi and my battery doesn't drain as quickly as it did with other apps or the Fongo setting.

Posting this in case it helps someone else in this situation.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drzeusmeister:
Hey guys,

I have a Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900W8) I just updated to 4.4.2 KitKat yesterday and decided to try to root today using CF, after using odin my phone kept restarting saying "seandroid not enforcing" and is stuck booting, I need your help :(
[HTC Tornado] JosephKnecht:
Hi all,

I've been searching countless forums for a solution to my problem, and I was not able to find a solution.

I purchased a T-Mobile SDA(USA, aka: HTC Tornado) with the belief that I will be able to connect to my hiome WIFI.

I tried connecting with original rom(T-mo SW 1.9.19.16) and I was able to connect to my access point, and I aquired an IP address, and everything, but internet explorer and Opera Mini browser was not able to connect to the internet. IExplorer keeps on "locating" then times out.

I am able to connect to a HotSpot location through wifi and also my G (GPRS) indicator is always on.

My guess is that TCP/IP use is somehow blocked for anything but T-mobiles HotSpots, and otherwise it tries GPRS(I do not have data plan.)

What I mean is that they restrict me to connect to GPRS or Edge in general, unless there is a HotSpot operated by T-Mobile.

Anyways if someone has an idea, please help me out, since I've spent countless of hours(not quite countless, but more than 48 hours for sure) on this, with no luck.

Please, anything, idea, reg hack, I accept anything.

Thank you.

PS: Now I'm running an iMate sp5m rom (i-mate_SP5m_WWE_1.6.331.6.exe) and nothing changed....
[HTC Tornado] EvilSteve:
I'm sure this has come up before (try searching) but make sure your internet explorer isn't set to use WAP Network only.
[HTC Tornado] JosephKnecht:
Thanks for your reply...really appreciate it.

I was on a trip in NYC and I had a variety of WIFI spots, and to my very surprise I was able to get online through WIFI.

It seems that I still needed the iMate Rom, but my problem is my home wifi network.

It's weird since I enter my key and I get an IP, yet the connection is still not the correct one.

My next step is to look for a list of access points which have issues with SDAs, and if mine passes I'll start changing settings on my access point and go from there.

Thanks again, and if someone has a link to the list, I would appreciate it if it will post it.

And also if someone knows how to get rid of the GPRS indicator....

Thanks
[HTC Tornado] cease:
If you're on WiFi, you should not be getting the G indicator; in fact, change it to E as it should be if on an Edge network (Cingular); look for a RegEdit to do that.

Re: your home connection not working. Are you sure you are on YOUR WiFi network, not a neighbors somewhere? If you have not changed your WiFi name to something that makes sense to you, I suggest you do that to be sure you are trying to connect to YOUR network. I have neighbors that have not changed their LinkSys names to something else, and there is no way for me to tell if I'm on theirs or mine unless my name is something unique to me and that I know.
[G2 General] livelysins96:
Is there a team/developer working on an official root for kit kat? Perhaps ioroot24? If so it would be much appreciated to point me to a link where I can keep up with the official process.

Sorry if this has been posted a lot. Mods feel free to close this thread at anytime if so. (Please answer my question first ;D)

As always, thanks again to the members of the XDA G2 forum.
[G2 General] livelysins96:
P.S. I am aware of the keep root from jelly bean and flashing the official 4.4 from twrp(along with supersu)
[G2 General] fgbustoa:
+1

Inviato dal mio LG-D802 utilizzando Tapatalk
[G2 General] gunnyman:
As far as I know no phone that has kitkat has root unless it is due to an unlocked bootloader like the nexus, or exploiting a previous version of Android and keeping its bits like our G2 and the moto x.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Rafik.1:
Hey everyone,

Do you remember the

amazing

snap-case (attached picture) Spigen made for the Galaxy S series, iPhone and Note 2? They have only released a version for the Galaxy S4 and according to my email exchanges with them, they have no plans to release it for the Note 3.

Basically, I wanted to create a poll and petition as did others for the SPIGEN SVA. If it worked for the SVA, it can certainly work for the Snap-Case!

For those who don't know, the SNAP-CASE was amazing, full-grain 100% leather, in white or black (with a red stripe). It had a compartment for ID cards and credit cards, and came with a free slim Ultra Fit case that you could place right on the wallet, so you could 'snap' it out as need be. It was simply brilliant, and made the Note 2 shine. It wasn't for everyone as it added bulk, but was it ever so elegant and professional.

Now I need your help! Even if you don't think the case is nice, why not sign the petition? It'll help fellow XDA members who, like me, adored the Note 2 snapcase, and want to see it back for the Note 3!

The help from you all to spread the petition is greatly appreciated in advance!

Rafik :cowboy:​
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] disaznguy817:
I just made a post a few days ago looking for something similar to this... No luck though
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Rafik.1:
Can you link your post to a reply of this message? Maybe we can fuel the conversation. I was hoping we could garner more attention to the poll, but so far not many people participated. I still have troubling understanding why the snapcase was discontinued for the note series, I know it was one of their best selling case for the Note 2! What else doesn't make sense is that it was continued for the S4, and I would imagine for the S5, subsequently.

For professionals, it was the ultimate tool, and such an eye-catcher. During meetings, clients would always inquire about it, wherever in the world I would meet them. Lets hope this thread picks up and more people participate!

Thanks for your comment brother!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] disaznguy817:
Doesn't look like this is getting any interest I did find this case though think I will just have to settle for this http://www.incipio.com/cases/samsun...samsung-galaxy-note-3-watson-wallet-case.html

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Nevermind the reviews on Amazon says the plastic is cheap and breaks easily
[General Questions and Answers] Junrei:
Hi,

Using Android 4.0.4 on an AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-I717).

I'm trying to set up a simple network between a computer and the android. This is because the android will access a web page on the computer. Unfortunately I don't have the option of rooting the phone. I've been trying to get USB tethering enabled without a SIM card or wifi connection but it always bugs me with a message "Insert SIM card to access network services". I've tried a couple of apps that try to enable it for you (Tether It, Tasker), but they do not work.

I note that tethering will work if you start with WiFi connected to an access point, enable tethering, then disconnect WiFi, but that's not good enough here because I may not have anything to connect to. I need to just be able to hit a button somewhere and have it work with no data connection.

Is this generally possible (even by writing an app)?

As an alternative, I know I can do a hotspot without data connection via "Hotspot Control", but it does not stay connected reliably (it may drop out after about 2 hours and this must run unattended). I think the unreliability is either the fault of the phone or the app. I haven't found any other hotspot apps that work without data.

I'm also aware that there are USB-powered WiFi routers that can be used but I'd like to look into USB tethering and android hotspots first.

Any ideas?

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Aripex:
Just read this on Xperia Blog: KitKat firmware (14.3.A.0.681) certified for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] vetko:
When can we expect the update to be rolling out on devices then? What was the trend in case of previous certifications? Days? Weeks?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Aripex:
A few weeks typically - that is if this is the KitKat firmware that Sony plans to release!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Riyal:
All we just need is a leak...
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] shysparrow:
+1 :angel:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Milltach:
As I understood is this (4.4) also the last update for the phone :) Sad thing.

Support just told me they are not sure about update for 4.5 if out - another guy told me that there is no way for 4.5 on this phone.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] shysparrow:
4.4.3 or 4.5 lets think about this later, for now I'm just bothered to get my hands on KK, (we keep updating and actually don't know why we are doing that! we do same stuffs on all updates). Don't know when SONY will roll out 4.4.2 for our devices. :rolleyes:

We just get a Lolly Pop from Sony to shut up & wait forever for updates!

LOLLY POP!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] jjpro45:
Kitkat roll out has begun!

Quote from Sony Mobile

"and so it begins - #Android 4.4 #KitKat rolls from today for #XperiaZUltra, #XperiaZ1 & #XperiaZ1Compact. more here: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/03...eria-z-ultra-xperia-z1-and-xperia-z1-compact/ "
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] shysparrow:
OUCH! That was quick! :cyclops:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] DiederikC:
I wouldn't be to worried about getting updates... i'm sure we will get atleast 5.0 because our device is very powerful and the xperia z has started with 4.0 and also gets this update.I think you'd better be optimistic as you just spund around 500euro's on a phone... they should update this!
[HTC One X] and313:
Guys a simple thread... How many times per week months do you flash a new rom?

I flash every week. Have to try aosb now and honestly i forgot how sense looks like :) and there are some great features incoming from pa. Hope we get it.
[HTC One X] lukes91:
well, i don't flash rom (on this specific device) very often... but i flash kernels very often :) i usually flash 2/3 kernels per week, just to compare them :) i would flash more, but i want to test them the best i can :)

p.s. on one occasion i flashed 4 or 5 kernels in 48 hours :silly:
[HTC One X] and313:
Kernel is the key factor :P
[HTC One X] Bobbi lim:
Mine's the full package! Rom + kernel
[HTC One X] a.broken.star:
Every flash new rom every 2 weeks just to test them and then revert back to my daily driver...

Flash kernel every time a new version comes out...
[HTC One X] M@c|-|oR:
ROM - not very often, as there is no much movement for Sense ROMs. :cool:

Kernels - as soon as new version is out. :D
[HTC One X] XeloOw:
More than 2 weeks that i'm with Skydragon ROM

But i'll try some AOSP when i will have time To flash

Envoyé de mon HTC One X en utilisant Tapatalk
[HTC One X] maxilick:
Every time I take a walk in the park

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Even though I've moved,I'm more comfy here than in the sgn 3 forums.