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[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Bammeh:
I don;t know how well this will apply for you, but my contract expires in September. I chatted with AT&T online and told them that my current HTC One was broken and I wanted to upgrade to the M8, and I was wondering if there was anything they could do for me. She got her manager to override it for me. Although, I've been a customer of AT&T for over 15 years...
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] WhiteSRT69:
they might let you upgrade early if you go with there Jump Plans

thats what i did, but i was only 2 months away from my actual upgrade date
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Vandam500:
Yep, you can upgrade just fine. As previously mentioned just mention that you want to upgrade with the Next program. You can keep your S4 too so would be a nice way to get 300-400 if you sell it.

All you'll have to pay up front is taxes which varies by state (I paid $44) and choose the 12 month or 18 month upgrade term (Upgrade again in 12 or 18 months).

Good luck!
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Moose3:
You're eligible for AT&T next regardless of when you last upgraded. Otherwise, you'll have to steal an upgrade from another line on the account or pay full price.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] f2001204:
Hello all,

Can anyone tell me how to upgrade the ROM for O2 MINI XDA S.

I have downloaded the ftp file from ftp. Presently i have German OS installed in my XDA. I want to chage it to English.

Pleasse tell me the procedure of how to upgrade the ROM. I tried to search in wiki, but it is still not available.

Your help will be freatly appreciated !!

cheers..byee
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] negatong:
I have the same problem, want to upgrade a German Mini S to an English one.

I tried to replace the 'GetRUUinfo.exe' and use the 'RomUpgradeUtility_noID' but failed. When using 'RomUpgradeUtility_noID', it raised 'File Open' error.

Anyone can help?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] negatong:
Anyone can help?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] freezor:
you need to unlock your phone first. Use lokiwiz. search for the newest version.(only if you want to use a diffrent rom, e.g. not form o2)

after unlocking it connect your phone via usb to you pc. check that your phone was conected propperly with activsync.

then just start the new rom and read what´s written on your screen.

make sure your battery is more then 50% charged.

i you need more help just ask.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] negatong:
My MiniS is SPL2.21.4, can the latest lokiwiz (maybe v0.2b) unlock it?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kentexcitebot:
Hi,

I'm trying to backup the TA on my Xperia Z1 (C6903) running the stock KitKat firmware (14.3.A.0.681). From what I understand though, you need root to backup the partition, but to get root, you need an unlocked boot loader. I've seen a few tools that roots without unlocking the boot loader, but I need to downgrade the firmware to at least Android 4.2.2. Downgrading requires an unlocked boot loader.

Are developers working on a root-and-unlock tool for 14.3.A.0.681? Is there already a tool out there?

Thanks in advanced. Sorry for my arrogance.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahki767:
You do not need an unlocked bootloader to get root and or to downgrade. Although yes, you would have to downgrade to 4.2 to get root. Just use flashtool to downgrade and pick a software to root
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kentexcitebot:
Cool :)

Just a couple more questions. Any suggested 4.2.2 and 4.4.2 firmwares to flash (if you can, link them here)? To root 4.2.2, do I simply click on the unlock icon shown in link?

i.imgur.com/VUs5Ele.png
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahki767:
Just grab the ftf's for your device here and proceed to follow the guides
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kentexcitebot:
I've used vroot 1.7.3 english and everything installed fine. However, when I installed the Root Checker app from Google play it reads "Sorry, this device isn't properly rooted."

Here's what I did / planning, in order:

1) Downloaded C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C

2) Downloaded 14.1.G.1.534 downgrade FTF [NUT]

3)Pasted the 2 FTFs in the Firmware Folder under Flashtool

4)Flashed 14.1.G.1.534 downgrade FTF [NUT] using Flashtool from Androxyde (latest version)

5)Installed vroot English (1.7.3)

6)Clicked on the Root button. Phones reboots twice

7)After phone first start I was greeted with an error message from "Kingsapp".

8)Installed Root Checker from Google Play

9a)"Not properly rooted" <-- I'm right here

9b)If "root successful", proceed to flash C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C

I did some research and people are pointing everywhere, vroot, bin4ry's rooting method, 360 (can't install).

Did I lose my TA partition? My X-Reality goodies?

What am I doing wrong?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahki767:
Okay so now you are still on .534 firmware right? Do you have usb debugging on?

And also try rooting with bin4ry if vroot doesn't work for you.

Don't worry, you won't lose x-reality unless you've unlocked your bootloader
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kentexcitebot:
"Su upgrade failed. Missing root permission"

Yes, I'm on the .534 firmware. USB Debug turned on.

I'll try bin4ry's root now.

Once I'm through TA backup, I just need to flash 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahki767:
If you still can't get root, try using nuts z1-lockdualrecovery installer and after flash nuts .681
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kentexcitebot:
I was able to root and deodex the Kitkat rom. :) Xreality and other goodies working just fine.

Thanks so much :) Thread Solved.

+1
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Bachatu:
lacrossev in the main HTC M8 forum found a way to edit the permissions.xml file to bypass the Kit Kat restrictions to write to the SD card. I followed the steps and it worked like a champ!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51509252
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] wfrandy:
Thanks for posting this. So far this is one of the most annoying things to me about this phone.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] mattrb:
Platform.xml seems to reset to default on reboot when using Root Explorer. Although it works when you goto recovery and adb push the platform.xml file and then chmod 644 the file.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] m03sizlak:
Changes to system will not persist through a reboot until you disable SYSTEM write protection. This kernel module will do the trick. (Yes it works fine on Sprint phones.) You need root, obviously:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] heman22union:
Hi everyone,

I currently have a 32 GB 7 inch HDX that is rooted and has SS/gapps/hdxposed installed on it. I want to return the device, so I need to set it back to factory, removing the rom slot, SS and root access. What's the best way to do that?

Delete rom slot 1, download the stock ota 13.3.1.0 from Amazon and flash that to stock rom slot?

Thanks!!
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] GSLEON3:
All you have to do is follow the instructions for removing safestrap & then let it update. the update will take care of the rest, then just factory reset.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dspcap:
I need to hide root on my phone to load a work app, anyone have any suggestions?

I found "hide my root"in Google play store, but it hasn't been updated in over a year. Anyone that with phone?

I also saw root cloaked in xposed, but I have a feeling my work is smarter than that.

Suggestions?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Xposed is your best bet.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dspcap:
Root cloaked?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marleyfan61:
The xposed module didn't work for me. I tried RooCloak and it seems to have done the trick.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devadvance.rootcloakplus
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmatik:
RootCloak Xposed module works perfectly here, for the same purpose.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
With the S4, I could easily carry around extra batteries in my wallet. The batteries in the S5 look significantly longer, and I want to know if they'd fit. Does anyone know how long the batteries are?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dandroid13:
All Galaxy S batteries since the S2:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Awesome! I remember seeing that a few days ago, but thanks for linking it!!

Edit: does anyone have the height of any of the other batteries then? I'd like to use some ratios and find out the exact height.

Edit^2: I found the dimensions of the S3 battery, and by using a ruler on my screen for ratios I found that the dimensions of the S5's battery are 3.37in (85.6mm) by 1.65in (42mm).

This is EXACTLY the length of a standard credit card (85.6mm by 53.98)!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ohrlsar:
Removable batteries are great to have I am scared removing too much damage the plastic cover and fail to keep water out
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
I don't think it will. The clips holding it in on the S5 are stronger than on previous generations, so I don't think it will be a problem.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hemander:
Here’s why the Galaxy S5 has such incredible battery life

http://bgr.com/2014/02/28/galaxy-s5-battery-life/
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leoaudio13:
If u used BB Z10, thats how the size is :) pretty close to the Z10 battery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] brranndon:
Hello,

I'm interested in installing a v4.4 (Kitkat) ROM.

I'd like a ROM that is stable with lots of users.

I currently have a v4.3 ROM and have ClockworkMod Recovery on my phone.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Brandon
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joeyhdownsouth:
You should try some, what works correctly for one person may not work the same for you. I suggest Philz recovery for flashing kitkat ROMS. It never fails for flashing or restoring backups.

sent from my Gs3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] djpabz23:
As of now, have a backup ready because most KK roms are having data issues.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] brranndon:
Can't find the download link

I tried the link, but can't find where the link is to actually download the file.

Sorry I'm having a problem with such a simple thing.

Brandon
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mr. Struck:
Bottom right corner of the screen, bluish colored button.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
Any LTE issues with this rom?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] djpabz23:
I'm pretty sure it doesn't have LTE issues since its a stable build made last month.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mr. Struck:
I haven't run it myself, was just pointing out where to download for the other user. Not a fan of Slim actually, hated it on a previous phone (different Android build as well), but a lot of users are pretty diehard about it. Personally, I'm all about the LiquidSmooth, with Beanstalk and AICP at the top of the list as well. However, if the lovely [MENTION=4139144]Jessooca[/MENTION] recommends, you can 100% rely on that recommendation (OK, 99.99%, little inside joke for her!).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
LOL. What I've read in other threads most custom ROMs have issues with LTE. That's why I was wondering.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mr. Struck:
Yeah, there have been lots of issues with the unified builds for the last two or three weeks for the ROMs that have gone with d2lte. The three I mentioned (LS, Beanstalk, and AICP) are favorites of mine right now because of a lack of issues in terms of data connectivity. My personal experience on others, like Carbon and CM11, is that LTE is fine, but they won't connect to 3G no matter what I try. This is an issue because I only have LTE access at my house, which is worthless because I use WiFi at home. At work, or whenever else I'm in town, there's no LTE, so 3G access is a must. I suppose it's a case of "flash it and see if it works" on any given ROM right now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
Thanx, I'll give LS a try and see how it works. Will keep you posted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mr. Struck:
If you have working data (LTE & 3G) on your current ROM, make sure to make a backup of your APN settings just in case, apparently a lot of the users, on any ROM, who have experienced issues have had to fiddle with their APN settings to get things working again. Doesn't hurt to flash a stock based ROM for this purpose as well, and know how to do a PRL/Profile update on stock based also. There is a really good app on the Play Store called APN Backup and Restore for this purpose, it needs to be in the /system/priv-app file in order to work properly on KitKat just FYI.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
Thanks for the info. However, that's my ordeal. Ever since I switched to CM 11 drlte from drspr I get no LTE. It's always on 3G, and I live in a 4G/LTE area. I like the ROM very much but I thought I'm paying for 4G/LTE service and I'm not getting any. Might as well find something that works (at least temporarily), until they sort it out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mr. Struck:
In that case I would highly recommend booting up any stock based ROM in order to do an update to your PRL and Profile. Once booted up, open the phone app and dial ##72786#. The phone will do two reboots, and then you will be good to go. Don't touch anything until it has definitely finished the procedure. Not saying that this will enable LTE on CM11, but sometimes users have retained data issues when switching ROMs until they have done this procedure, i.e. another ROM that doesn't have LTE issues may not show LTE connectivity until you update PRL/Profile.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
Thanks, I will try it now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] brranndon:
Thanks for all the help. I think I'm going to wait for a couple weeks since the official v4.4 just came out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
Anyhow, Mr. Struck. I went back to stock and did what you have suggested. Went back to custom and got my LTE back. Everything seems to be working ok (so far).
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gobes:
Over all izer HD v2 is good, but some error in portable hotspot not working? Is this can be fixed?

I have try Fix thetering & portable hotspot from SensonicHD, but not working :(
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xei:
YEAH

yea i would like to know too cuz its such an awesome rom
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxodunk:
I tried flashing Kitkat from 4.3 using the Minimal ADB and Fastboot method and after rebooting, my phone didn't start and is stuck in recovery mode, not the CWM i had previously installed, just the default Android system Recovery, tried wiping everything but no success.

I have x1032 with 4.3 rooted and bootloader unlocked, also CWM installed now i don't know what to do, please help, how do i make my phone functional again?

thanks

edit: i can boot fastboot mode too but none of the options work, tried reflashing KitKat with the same method and this is what i've found

when i put ''mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin ''

it says

''(bootloader) preflash validation failed

FAILED (remote failure)''

and the phone says ''version downgraded for primary_gpt''

then i get these error while putting the other commands

''hab check failed for boot''

''hab check failed for recovery''

''hab check failed for system''

''Invalid PIV signed system image''
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ebsbow:
Check the forum, it's all there.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pillowfight222:
I've recently bought a used xperia z but I'm not sure if the bootloader is locked or unlocked.

So my questions are:

1)How do I check this?

2)If the bootloader is locked does this guarantee me that the (stock) rom has not been "modified" previously?

My concerns at security related.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ben Ling:
type *#*#7378423#*#* in the phone dialer

then service info>configuration>rooting status

we will have locked bootloader when we bought it

and no bootloader can be unlocked & relocked so don't know,or you can check if the BRAVIA Engine works on Sony Album app or not
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pillowfight222:
According to this link you can but not entirely sure since I've never done it before..

If this if not the case, could you explain to me a little bit more?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
It's possible to unlock and relock the bootloader without leaving any trace that it was done. You can check if it's currently unlocked by looking in the service menu. Enter *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler, then look in Service info - Configuration.

If you're worried just repair the phone with SUS or the PC Companion. This will completely wipe the phone and reinstall the software from scratch, therefore ensuring that nothing is tampered with.
[General Topics] virus247:
what would u suggest out of these two o2 xda trion or imate jasjar/o2 xda executive..

just wondering if its worth the wait for the trion to come out..as its not been released as yet..but i really cant stay without a phone..just sold off my blueangel (qtek 9090)

and would any of u be knwoing the launch date of the trion and the expected price??
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DrKrFfXx:
OK, so I bought an Xperia Z Ultra a few days ago, and I ensured it was a unlockable device, after owning all my previous Xperia phones unlocked.

The main reason I was unlocking before on my previous Z, S and T was because battery savings, meaning custom kernel undervolting, and several battery friendly moded stock kernel options. And of course, some easy rooting, mainly for changing the ugly high dpi the Z has, and have some real screen state, not big clunky icons, fonts and stuff on a 5" display.

I never been attracted to CM and or PAC for that matter either, because they break too many things to even consider them my daily drivers IMHO, and with the arrival of the Snapdragon 800 chipsets speed is never an issue, unlike before on weak handsets like S and X10 on which a custom rom did wonders for the performance.

On the Z Ultra, on the other hand, battery life is proving itself to be outstanding, way more than I expected it to be, as I was afraid the 3000mah battery wasn't gonna cut it due to screen to battery size ratio. Standard dpi is also excellent, alongside kit kat performace. Also, having a quick look on the development section, there isn't too much going on, unlike the Z, I can't seem to find a completely stock kernel that has just undervolting and some recovery options, heck, I don't recall there being a stock based kernel at all.

So, what's your main reason for unlocking this precise device?

Also, how the battery life on stock rom compares to Google Play edition?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
The only need to unlock bootloader is to install the custom room set or custom kernel, but I'm like you and find the stock Sony experience ticks all the boxes I'm interested in. They've done a great job with the stock rom.

Guess the main appeal is for the gpe build.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] canarycny:
its funny you guys are trying to get the gee rom and I'm trying to get away from it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
It makes rooting incredible easy. Are you on KitKat? Just flash Jackie's kernel and flash SuperSU. Done. I also like to change ROMs and environments once in awhile, so i typically flash between stock and the GPe ROM, which brings me to....

It's quite good actually. The GPe ROM doesn't have Stamina, so you have to be a little careful with IM services and stuff like that, but it's not bad at all.

That's the thing with "Nexus'" (Nexi?). Want a different ROM environment? Too bad. You're stuck with AOSP. Got the original Ultra? You got two environments to choose from. Stock Sony and AOSP, so when you get bored with one of them, you can easily swap. That's one thing that's scarying me away from the Nexus-line. And we also have the GPe version which means that the GPe will get 4.5/5.0 early, and we'll be able to just flash it (after some minor modifications).

I guess it's possible to get a Sony ROM running on the GPe version, but there aren't that many devs around here, so stuff like that will take a fair bit of time. Just hang in there though!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] canarycny:
i more or less want the xperia apps and i've already bricked one gee trying to root so i won't be trying again until theres a dummy guide for myself. unfortunately googles choices for media suck and i feel like the xperia integration will work a lot better for me.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Well that's a lot easier. The Sony KitKat apps are all over the place her at XDA, so just find and install them. I did it myself when I ran the GPe ROM and it worked just fine. You may have to adjust the DPI, but that's not an issue.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] canarycny:
Fair enough I've found a few and also a few that won't install I've looked for a stock camera apk and a few others I couldn't get to install without root.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I doubt the camera will work, but Album, Movies, Walkman and all those works fine (or so they should)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] canarycny:
Yea couldn't find a camera apk but I do have the others but did have to find an older movies apk that would actually work. My situation is that I was looking forward to trying xperia out but also wanted the 6806 model but came across a great deal for the gpe and forgot that it wouldn't have xperia on it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kipue:
Hi all,

just jumped from my Mega 6.3 to ZU, and it's been ages I've had a sony device (Arc, I think :D), but the price I found it at was just too good to pass.

Now, I've been reading the various threads about downgrading FW then up again, and so on...

I have to say I am usually not afraid of that stuff, but this time I've got really no waranty, and I'm too concerned about breaking something. I already officialy upgraded to KK.

So My question : unlocking the bootloader will make me lose the DRM keys, BUT will also allow me to bipass all the downgrade stuff and jump on custom KK roms? (of course, flashing custom reco and stuff first!)

I must say i do not care for the Bravia engine and others.

Thanks to let me know :)

Edit : probably LordManathan answered my question :

It makes rooting incredible easy. Are you on KitKat? Just flash Jackie's kernel and flash SuperSU. Done. I also like to change ROMs and environments once in awhile, so i typically flash between stock and the GPe ROM, which brings me to....

That's fine then?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] manigma:
I guess you still need to downgrade and root to backup TA partition before you unlock the bootloader and flash jackie's kernel. :eek:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kipue:
Haha, yeah... I was hoping I wouldn't have to really care about the TA partition!

Aside from losing DRM keys, is there any other issue?

Thanks for you quick answer!

Edit:

I kept reading (yes I do read the forums a lot before and after a question, haha!) and I read that unlocking the bootloader on an official KK rom will not break x-reality ? Is that correct?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] manigma:
There should not be any other issue. Personally I have never had good experiences with rooting and installing custom kernels/roms. Stock ROM's are always best (just disable bloatware apps, no need to delete them).

X-reality is not disabled on KK after unlocking. But you can always add xpose modules custom bravia etc after rooting.

The only reason that I might root my ZU is for 'SD card functionality' which I hope Sony re-enable in a future update.

Here sign this 'Petitioning Sony Mobile'

https://www.change.org/petitions/so...ed-to-all-our-sony-phones-via-software-update
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kipue:
Cool.

I'll also keep it stock for a week or so, to enjoy it properly, then the flashing finger will start to hitch again :D

Will take it from here, thanks for taking the time to answer to me :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
If you aren't worried about the DRM keys the I would just unlock the BL. The DRM keys are needed for netflix and track ID and maybe some other things?