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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oopled:
I have a Z here with broken screen/digitizer. ADB is not enabled, I want to enable through any means and then config it via vnc or similar with the long term goal of turning it into a headless mediaplayer(xbmc).

I am able to control it using the painstaking method of plugging in a usb kbd or mouse, doing some blind movements and then swapping that out for an mhl/hdmi cable so I can see where I am at.

With that I have been able to disable the lock screen, start terminal emulator, get into developer options and some other things.

The phone had previously been rooted and had adb enabled but my SO had updated it to stock OTA 10.4.B.0.569 (4.3)before The Drop without my knowing so I lost both of those.

So, the problem...I cannot enable adb. I can get into the developer menu but the options are greyed out. I cannot select anything. I don't know why. I suspected it was because there was a usb device plugged in (either mouse/kbd or screen) but I have checked a Z tablet running 4.2 and a Z1, which is running 4.4.2 and you can enable usb debugging with a device plugged in on both those. I tried toggling dev options off/on, but no difference. Annoying.

Because I have lost root I cannot enable it via terminal either.

I unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom recovery (Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v11 (FW:*10.4.B.0.569}*) from this this thread, linked from [HOW TO] Root 10.4.B.0.569 [ONLY UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER]

In doing this the phone was reset to defaults, but it made no difference to the Dev Options being disabled. I can get into it, but most options are still greyed out, so still no adb

So now I am stuck. With no screen, I have no idea what steps to take to flash the SuperSU zip file from recovery. This is where I need some help

I have no problem wiping the phone, installing custom roms etc. but I need to get root and adb working somehow.

Is there any reason why USB debugging, amongst others, in Developer Options might be disabled?

Possibly a permissions problem? Fixable without root?

Could someone running the same recovery possibly detail the steps needed using the hardware buttons (up, up, power, down, power, etc) to flash supersu so I can get root?

Assume blank external sdcard with only that zip on it

Could someone recommend a custom rom that is safe to install on that software version that has root and maybe adb enabled?

Would it be possible to flash that from fastboot?

afaik, only stock/signed roms can be installed that way?

If I got adb working, could I sideload a rom/zip from that recovery or another non-touch recovery(swipe to proceed is definately out)?

Does anyone have any suggestions, ideas or alternative methods to attempt, in order to get control over the device?

thanks in advance to anyone that can help!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sequenzia:
Hey Guys,

I'm just looking for some direction on the best way to root my AT&T Note 3 that has already been updated to Kit Kat.

A lot of what I am reading is from people already rooted that are trying to update to Kit Kat but I have a unrooted Note 3 that is already running Kit Kat.

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I would prefer rooting without tripping the Knox counter.

Thanks!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raduque:
Nothing yet, check back later.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NightHawkUndead:
Go to development. Go to Knoxraid. Read.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gearshift:
there's no current root as of right now, even to get knoxraid, as the user above suggests, you have to have root in order to install safestrap to get knoxraid in the first place, to my understanding.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NightHawkUndead:
No. That's not necessarily true. You can use the restore method to go back to 4.3 then use safestrap to flash a 4.4 rom that has root. Like Knoxraid
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gearshift:
What you say is true if you are on leak MLG kitkat. if on official/OTA kitkat (NC2) its impossible to revert to old MJ5 kernals. I've spent quite a few hours looking into this. If that has changed since i last investigated though, feel free to correct me
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] graydiggy:
There is no reverting from the official NC2 kitkat.

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Also, OP, please remember that questions go in the QA section.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpikeyPsyche:
Is it just me, or does it seem like the quality of the majority of users has really gone in the toilet on XDA?
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lawalty:
Sorry to inform, however questions go in the "AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" not in the general section. The OP is in the right-of-way for posting a question in this section. There have been plenty of times when moderators have reminded posters to please post questions not in the general section, but in the Q&A section.

UPDATE: This is actually from the "General Section" as a sticky:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2466639
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] graydiggy:
Crap! My phone auto inputs text sometimes! I didn't proof read. It was in the general section. I meant to say QA section.

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I fixed it. Thanks for pointing that out. As A RC I should have proofread.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sequenzia:
Thanks for the help guys. I will wait it out.
[Networking] sas90850:
There are three main steps:

1. Pairing the devices

2. Configuring the modem using an AT string

3. Creating a new internet connection using the modem

Let's start with the first step: pairing the devices and using the modem on the PDA.(Photo 1-3)

Now, run a connection wizard on the Desktop/Notebook (New Connection). I am going to show you the procedure in detail, so I opted for the Custom Mode.(Photo 4-6) The device is then checked for supported services. In our case, the Wizard offers only one but very important service, Dial-up Networking.(Photo 7)When you click Next, the devices will try to pair.

If everything goes well, the PC should display a window asking for a PIN. It does not matter what you type in (can be 8888) [Photo 8], you only need to remember this because you will have to enter the same code in the PDA. This protects you against intruders. On the pocket device, first confirm that you realy want to communicate with the PC (Yes) and then enter the PIN (Photo 9-10) .Check the box at Serial Port and tap on Finish.(Photo 11)

We are done with the PDA for the time being but need to do some more setting on the desktop/notebook. A Bluetooth driver from Notebook offers a quick configuration of the newly connected modem (Photo 12). Click on Advanced Modem Settings and enter the following string in the only possible field: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","APN", where the "APN" should be replaced with APN details of your provider (Photo 13).

For Example. APN for 'Peoples' is Peoples.net

Please note that different notebook may have different bluetooth module so that the above photo display may not be same.

The last step involves filling in a form where you enter a name for the connection being created in the first field and specify a dial-up string in the second field and leave the rest blank. In this case, we typed in Dial-up Connection Name : Vodafone GPRS or keep the current default connection unchanged. Telephone number is *99# which is universal setting for GPRS.(Photo 14)

That's it. Now at Notebook/Desktop select Start -> Settings -> Network connections -> Your new connection and then Dial and you should be connected to the internet .

The procedure should be similar with other BT modules.

Please note that all photo is not mine but I tested on my 818pro and Notebook and work fine.

Using GPRS as a Modem to surf internet with Desktop/ Notebook with USB Cable:
[Networking] Arkman:
sas, I have tried your procedure and for some reason can't get it to work... do you know if the Prophet will work as a GPRS modem through USB cable? I have the newest ROM for the JAMin... maybe this is why I can't get it to work??
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Ntech02:
Hi im new to rom porting and ive followed quite a few tutorials,

i just get stuck at the last part with editing the META.INF script files in Notepad++ can someone help me?

i really wanna get this rom ported to my Mega Duos (i9152)

:highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Frezi Evan:
I know it is general section. so you can do your question in Q&A section on Galaxy Mega. Here you have found your answer easily... thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Ntech02:
are you saying to move it to the Q&A Section? :) :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] Frezi Evan:
Yes. You can move to your Question in Q & A section in Help thread..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2329215

Then here has good expert and they can give you solution as soon.
[Sprint LG G2] mcluvin1065:
Ok, so here is my issue. For the sake of time, i want to make this question as simple as possible.

I've been putting it off, but now that kit kat is here, i need to get the ball rolling with twrp and my phone. Basically, i am on zv7, rooted stock. I have not been able to install twrp on my phone, and I need someone who would be merciful enough to help me out, to explain to me how to install it on stock zv7, and get kit kat, as i dont want to unroot. I have yet to find instructions online that would be able to help me with my particular situation... Any help would be appreciated.... Thank you for your time guys.
[Sprint LG G2] Stl Dark Knight:
You can update with stock rooted. Why are you not on at least ZVA? You don't need a custom recovery to be rooted. You can be rooted and have stock recovery, but any time you take an OTA update you lose the root and have to rerun ioroot.
[Sprint LG G2] mcluvin1065:
Thanks for your response!

My point exactly. I don't want to lose root, and i don't want to reroot. Even if i took the OTA on stock rooted, i'm pretty sure it would break several things I have now as i use alot of apps that require root privilegedes, e.g titanium backup. I realize you don't need to have twrp to be rooted (as i am rooted), but i do need it to safely flash an updated 4.4 zip that would preserve my root privileges, and upgrade me to kitkat...

P. S, i am not on ZVA because when i soft bricked earlier this year, i had to go back to full unrooted stock, and in my rush to reroot, forgot to upgrade to zva before rooting, which is why im on zv7...
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2702007

If you follow this method you will not lose root. But, 4.4.2 can be rooted with ioroot25 anyway, and it's easy.

The only way to enter custom recovery will be through a terminal emulator command (see post #2). If you take the OTA, you will lose custom recovery altogether.
[Sprint LG G2] mcluvin1065:
It sounds like it would be easier for me to just take the OTA and reroot then go through this process of getting a custom recovery... Can i take the OTA on stock rooted zv7 without any serious reprocussions?
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
If I'm not mistaken when you check for updates, you will have to update to zv8, then zva, then it will offer zvc. Check in your updater what it says is available. I don't expect you'll have any issues as long as you haven't modified files/removed system files.
[Sprint LG G2] mcluvin1065:
The only thing i have done is frozen some system apps, and i have X posed installed, as well as g2 xposed....i use root apps, but i dont think ive done anything besides that.... Should i continue?
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
No. You will have to unfreeze those apps and completely remove xposed. You might want to flash Youdug's odexed stock rom if you continue to run into snags.

Also: If you are taking the OTA on your phone, you should probably unroot.
[Sprint LG G2] mcluvin1065:
Ok, so here is what i did. I updated all the way to zva, but now im not seeing the kitkat update. How do i go about getting kitkat since the update broke root completely?

Just a note for those who want to preserve root while doing an OTA, supersu and superuser have a "survival mode" for people who want to preserve root. I had to factory reset so i couldn't do it, but just something to keep in mind.
[Sprint LG G2] scottdanpor:
If you're not seeing the update you have a few options. Some say clearing Google services framework data and hitting check for updates repeatedly works. You can install it using the method above, or you can flash autoprime's .tot file using LG flash tool.

You can always re-root with ioroot25 if you need to.
[Sprint LG G2] mcluvin1065:
Just want to say thanks to everyone here who took the time to help me out. For those of you who want to know, i decided to root from zva. I used the freegee app to download and install recovery (super easy) and am about to flash cm11 for stock kitkat.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] INTJ:
It would appear that I am not the first to ask this question and from the threads that I have found so far, there is no answer.

I have rooted with Null 23 and launch with the stock software. However when I scroll the apps (S voice, pedometer, apps etc) there is no settings icon any more. What to do next?

If there is a thread that I have missed which explains this, I would appreciate a link unless this has stumped everyone.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Brendo:
Do not select restore when reconnecting to gm. Select reset
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] T-Anthony78:
You should be able to select the Settings app to be viewable again from Gear Manager -> My Apps

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Add the Settings App to your favorites again for it to be viewable when you scroll side to side on your watch.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] INTJ:
Thanks.

1. Tried 'adding settings', but it is not listed in the apps section in GM to be added to favourites

2. Went in to GM and selected disconnect, then reconnected, but no option to reset or restore.

3. Uninstalled then reinstalled GM, connected with NFC.

- Notice said "backup data has been deleted from mobile device, gear to be reset to factory settings".

- Selected OK for reset, was asked for NFC again.

- NFC was "device not recognised". Connected manually instead.

- Selected Touchwiz launcher (not Nova)

- SETTINGS is now listed on the GG but NOT in GM as either favourite or in apps.

- I then removed a couple of favourites from GM and when GG updated, no settings app again.

Circle completed (from point 1 above), I need to find a way to get the settings app to appear on the GM otherwise no settings on phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] ratcom:
i have this problem too ;) What I noticed is if the gear manager is open on your phone this will remove the icon from the GG. I just use GM to sort what I need out then back out so it because minimised (but still running) then restart my GG :D
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] INTJ:
Interesting, thank you :good:

So if I understand this correctly, if I set up what I need in GM such as adding apps and reorganising them etc, then minimising GM... all I need do is restart (not reboot) the GG and my latest GM settings will be applied... PLUS the settings icon will be present? :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] ratcom:
yep just press the power button for 3 seconds and select restart ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] INTJ:
I'll give it a go :D
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] INTJ:
UPDATE: Issue is with Gear Manager no longer having the 'SETTINGS' option for a rooted Gear

Unfortunately the problem did not resolve itself, so I went back to basics and tested a number of options out and what I have diagnosed is that it is an issue with Gear Manager on a rooted device.

To re-cap: Initially, I had the settings app (through Touchwiz) on the GG, but this disappeared when I synced with GM after rooting and adding Null 23 custom ROM. If I re-flashed Null 23, 'settings' would appear until I started fiddling around with GM options. You may have noticed yourself that GM will not let you update its software if GG is rooted.

- I decided to then take the GG back to stock, reinstalled GM on my Note 3 and 'settings' was listed on both the Note and GG. This remained on both when I synced and edited through GM.

- Next I rooted and added Null 23 again while leaving the GM installation alone and then connected through bluetooth (not NFC). The GG had the Touchwiz 'settings' app, but GM DID NOT.

- Fortunately GM was already set up with a couple of custom notifications (GO SMS etc) so I have not needed to sync GG with GM.

- I am now convinced that if I were to rearrange "My Apps" on GM and sync, 'settings' would disappear as it is no longer listed on GM.

- I have not used GM for anything other than connecting to my Note 3 and so far so good. Whether accessing Samsung Apps would result in it also changing My Apps, I do not want to chance.

If someone finds a way of getting the 'settings' app to appear on GM with a rooted GG, I would be interested to try it out.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] klau1:
what version of gear manager are you using?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] INTJ:
V1.6.132701. This was the latest update in-app two days ago. I did read elsewhere about a V1.7 that some were having issues with.

Also: changed a setting in custom notifications on GM and the 'settings' icon is still present on the GG. I am still not convinced that it would remain if I reordered the icons on the My Apps section though.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] leboreiro:
May any of you share these files apk and odex if possible. I don't wanna flash the rom again please 4.4.2 i9500 .. from my 9505 or 9506 works too

Enviado desde mi GT-I9500 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] LastStandingDroid:
You can use the deodex version if you want to use it :)

nop
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] leboreiro:
but can you share yours here? i lost my stock ones replacing them with another moded. and now my phone is full of FCs
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] TheEmpyre:
How long, at least historically, does it take for AT&T to release an RUU for our device? I have unlocked my bootloader but I am hesitant to proceed without knowing I have a fallback to stock system image and recovery. Thanks for any input, and I understand that the releases are typically unpredictable but I suppose asking for a general ball park figure!

Sent from my HTC One_M8
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
wont be for awhile if at all... could do fastboot boot recovery nameofrecovery.img this should boot into recovery then make back up then youll have stock everything as a backup...
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] TheEmpyre:
So there is a way to make a full backup with the stock HTC Recovery?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
No the command i said temp boots into twrp doesnt actually flash it, and you can make a back up that way.

fastboot boot recovery nameofrecovery.img (temp boot into recovery)

fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img (would flash a custom recovery)
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] TheEmpyre:
Ah, I see what you're saying, So I would need to place the TWRP.img into the directory from which I'm running commands yes?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Wonders_Never_Cease:
Correct...reboot to bootloader and run the fastboot boot recovery nameofrecovery.img command
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] TheEmpyre:
Sweet, I'll give it a try and make a backup, see how it goes :D
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] TheEmpyre:
So I tried these commands here and its giving the error "cannot load 'recovery' " so it looks like fastboot is looking for an .img to follow the 'boot' command:

fastboot boot recovery.img -

At least that is what I figured, I haven't tried it because I'm timid, but if I execute that command ^ will it get me to the recovery image for a backup without derping something?

Edit: Did a little bit more research / sacked up and went for it. Just booted up and rooted without installing custom recovery which is exactly what I wanted to do. Just wanna debloat the phone myself with root access!

Thanks for the help!
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] adasmus:
Can i root my T325 (T320 with LTE) , not find info about this device.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Brendo:
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] Zagzagel:
Here's where to get TWRP custom recovery once you have root.

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/222
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] adasmus:
thank you very much to you both, I try it tonight.

Enviado desde mi SM-T325 mediante Tapatalk
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Wmckinnon46:
Does anyone know if making a zip file with Titanium Backup work with the new partition layout?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] numel007:
Are you talking about a flashable zip?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AarSyl:
Of course. TB has nothing to do with the layout. It is installed to /data. The phone determines where that is located. I still use the same zip that I was using on the old format.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Wmckinnon46:
Ok. Yes, I was talking about a flashable zip. Thank you guys for your response, I appreciate it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChrisLoz:
Hello! I wiped my phone and then realised Nandroid doesn't backup /sdcard/ from the internal memory. I'd like to try and recover files from this folder. What's the best way to do this?

From my previous thread [Q] Restore files from Nandroid backup in the Android Q&A forum (where I discovered /sdcard isn't backed up), I tried various file recovery apps to no avail and began trying [GUIDE] Internal Memory Data Recovery - Yes We Can! from the Nexus forum. This guide got very complicated trying to change it to fit the S3 and replies in the thread went quiet. So S3 experts, I need a method for internal file recovery for the S3 i9300 please.

Many thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Search and read, the same subject is covered many times.

There was a process for the S2 that works for the S3, where you raw export the whole 16gb partition to a pc for data recovery software to work.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChrisLoz:
Hi, thanks for your reply.

The only thing I could find was the [REF] S3 Storage (Data Loss Recovery / Prevention / Info) guide that says:

...which doesn't sound good! :(

I can't find the process for raw export you mentioned, unfortunately. I did a search in the S2 and S3 forums for 'raw export' and other variations, to no avail.

Edit: I'm currently running Recovering deleted files from internal memory of Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300). Will update on progress.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] marcus316:
Look for Obex Case
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nirvana252:
Mine should ship next week. I also want to see some personal photos / reviews.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] airmaxx23:
I got one a couple days after it came out and immediately returned it without taking any pictures of it. The proximity sensor stopped working while in the case but worked once taken out, there were tiny scratches and residue of some kind on the screen protector. I've spent a lot of money on a lot of cases over the years and I think this is the most disappointed I've been. For the price I was expecting more, I feel it's definitely over-priced. Hopefully you'll have better luck.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] marcus316:
Just got word mines shipped so just waiting for it
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SladeZero:
Don't tell me that. There are no real other choices for a water-proof case. I don't want a Love Mei... uncle has one and its HEAVY, not heavy.... HEAVY.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] airmaxx23:
I don't need a waterproof case all the time, just for certain occasions. I ended up getting one of the RedPepper waterproof cases for less than 1/2 the price and I'm happy with it. The only draw back is you can't access the s-pen. I stuffed it with paper towels and left it under water for 10 minutes and they were still dry.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Colorful-Excellent-Waterproof-Shockproof-Case-Cover-For-Samsung-galaxy-Note3-III-/371042690551?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item5663de25f7
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SladeZero:
I'll check this out.