yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
It depends on the ROM.

AOSP ROMs do not contain GAPPs. When you look inside the zip file of the ROM /META-INF/com/google/android/ you will find the updater-script.

This script is what determines what needs to be done. A flashable zip will contain the same directory structure as the internal memory of your device. For example, the zip will have /system/app the same as your ROM on the device has /system/app.

Within the updater-script, you will see something like this in a ROM zip.

package_extract_dir("system", "/system");

This is telling the recovery to extract everything in the system directory of the zip and put it in /system of the Internal memory. Any file of the same name on the internal memory will be overwritten by the file in the zip. However, if an app exists on the internal memory but NOT in the zip, it will not be overwritten. (Example, you have /system/app/chrome.apk in your ROM because you previously flashed GAPPs, but as the ROM does not include this, it will not be overwritten)

Most updater-scripts should get around this by formatting /system first to clean it of anything before flashing:

format("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system", "0", "/system");

This is certainly best practice and I think if any updater-script that is flashing an entire ROM does not do this, it is a mistake.

Now obviously, some GAPPs live in either /system/app or /system/priv-app, so if formatted correctly this should no longer exist, however - don't forget that some GAPPs update from the play store too. ...and when they do, those updates actually go into /data/app too.

I would suggest if you get force closes after flashing GAPPs, it would be best to wipe. "dirty flashing" or Flashing without a wipe is sometimes fine, but sometimes updates are sufficiently different from the previous version that a wipe may e necessary so please always be bbacked up via titanium or whatever and be prepared to wipe if you have to.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrCatalyst:
[MENTION=2872010]rootSU[/MENTION] That's a perfect explanation! I'm guessing PAC doesn't wipe the GApps, but DroidKang did hence why there were two different results with it.

I've done a fullwipe recently actually, last week. I had the same error, and restoring my backup failed (/data wouldn't restore), so I just relied on the Titanium Backup + full wipe.

Regardless, thanks for the info. Perfect answer. :D
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Cool. Glad I could help.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfi baza:
hi guys, i use cm11, but i don't like with backlight system, in cm 11 when i touch my screen the backlight is on, l want back light like in stock rom, when i touch buton back or menu, backlight is on, and don't on when i touch my screen. can u help me ? please...

sorry for my bad english :laugh:
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naevtamarkus:
I have exactly the same "dislike"... but I could not find the option to control the button lights either. It would be awesome to have control over it!
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] kidram:
Hello. I come from a Samsung galaxy s3 and so I'm used to that every year or so I'll just change my battery, but here's that's not the case. So I'm asking the previous owners of HTC one and well people who know about batterys, what's the best way to make your battery last the longest as possible?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] fr0st420:
It matters on how much you use the phone. I have a spare charger at work and one in my car. I usually get around 8 to 10 hours on a full charge.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] murf43143:
He means in a year when the battery doesn't hold as long of a charge as it does now.

And the answer is he is kind of screwed but my old htc Evo even after 2 years the battery was pretty good.
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SialSurion:
Hi everyone. Just tried to use Greenify app(you can get it from Google Play Store) to extend battery life of my Optimus p500 working on KitKat ROM from ANdroid Development section. This app hibernates processes you want for example Google play servicess. In 6 hours battery went from 100% to 95%. So it is a good score. I used my phone to call for some 10 minutes in that 6 hours. No internet no wifi gps etc.

Best wishes Sial
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xx Jafours xX:
I'll try that as soon as possible! I was really looking for an application that would turn off any task that I am not using, just to save battery life. Thanks!

Kind Regards,

Xx_Jafours_xX
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SialSurion:
I think that app made my battery life longer for real. But it is only hibernating services that are, how to say it, still in use and drain battery. If you want to kill some tasks you will probably need to try aps like RAM Manager. I am not shure so try Greenify and leave feedback here :)
[Android Apps and Games] Sharique244777:
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S I

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S II

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Now the Link IS Updated and Now itz Public !!

ts not the Inverted One !!!! (black) its the Original !

Hope it will work on your DEVICE

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CREDITS TO - Sharique244777(Sharique Qureshi)
[Android Apps and Games] blackbuffalo:
Link private, make it public plz
[Android Apps and Games] Sharique244777:
ADVICE !

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[Android Apps and Games] Sharique244777:
do u test it ?
[Android Apps and Games] karanrajkapur:
Wtf to pressing the thanks button by mistake. :confused::mad:

N don't just try to increase the post count by useless posts. :banghead::o
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zubsz:
Hi guys Camera force closes for some reason today. Have tried to wipe data and clear cache of first the camera app in settings, and then in twrp recovery. both methods failed me. i'm on stock rooted with franco r34 kernel. Never had this issue before. Damn the weather is so nice here, Want to take some photos today at least.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darth:
Just flash another rom and or kernel if you're in a hurry. :)

Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
This is not a Q&A thread, please direct your questions HERE
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Updated Q5 and Q6
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Updated Q10 Firewater S-OFF is now available :)

Also [how to] remove your "tampered" banner
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Updated Q20
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Updated Q10 and Added Q24

[how to] lock/unlock your bootloader without htcdev(s-off required)

[Resource][Guide]Sprint HTC M8 Hboot versions & info
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Updated Q6 2 more recovery options.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Updated Q17
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Updated Q5

[TOOL] WinDroid Universal HTC Toolkit | Unlock | Root | Flash | Sprint One (M8)

[TOOL] HTC One 2014 (M8) All-In-One Toolkit [PERM ROOT]
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Neo:
Please ensure that your question has not already been answered in this thread before asking a question.

Thank you,

Neo

Forum Moderator
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] reinaldistic:
is q14 still unanswered? ican answer it for you...
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Samurai7314:
I'm new to HTC so I'm a little confused on the boot loader. Does unlocked mean the boot loader is unlocked and what does tampered mean? Tampered is gone now after I set up omj' s ruu.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] reinaldistic:
yes unlocked means bootloader tampered is unlocked but its just the way the phone tells a technician if your warranty is void or not. with this phone you need to unlock root AND go s-off to have all permitions/privileges other phones get with just root
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] reinaldistic:
I'll take the lack of answer as a "we're not monitoring this post anymore"
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
The lack of an answer is because this thread is not a Q&A thread if you have a suggestion PM me :)
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] reinaldistic:
it wasn't a question any the phone is a question about the thread... lol
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Just giving you a hard time :D

If you want to make a guide I'll definitely post a link
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Updated Q6

[AROMA][SPRINT]Recovery Switcher

Updated Q14

[SCRIPT] ROM Cleaner v1.0 | Remove Bloatware | Backup Apps | Install Apps/Mods
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] reinaldistic:
"titanium backup" that's the extent of the guide :p once someone achieves s-off and root they just have to get titanium backup from the play store and use it
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Sloth:
Updated Q8

[GUIDE] Set up Android SDK (ADB) for Windows 8 / 8.1 / [ADB][Bootloader][Fastboot] Thanks bdorr1105
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] XGreen123:
i received a gift from korea a Samsung Galaxy Note and its model is SHV-E160S,

i want to root it and change it's ROM, (cuz many apps are language is korean.)

but when i insert a usb cable through my PC, nothing is showing that i inserted the usb to pc, even my battery isn't charging too with usb cable.

(i tried many cables but nothing happens.)

can anyone help me? :(
[Sony Xperia M] Pkb2003:
hello

I m using sony xperia m dual full rooted. my problem is with oxford advanced learner's dictionary data. this dictionary contain 1 gb sd data. as u all know this much data not possible in xperia m. so I used gl2sd for moving data into sd card. but gl2sd, folder mount showing 0 kb data for this app. actually this app contains a folder oxford where all data fixed.

now plz help me how to move this data into sd card

thanks
[Sony Xperia M] mbc07:
For gl2sd work you'll need root and there isn't any root method available in the 4.3 firmware other than unlocking your bootloader and losing your warranty and functionality of some Sony proprietary apps...
[Sony Xperia M] Pkb2003:
Already rooted

I ve written
[Sony Xperia M] mbc07:
Sorry, didn't notice. Try Link2SD, it may work...
[Sony Xperia M] waryfaraj:
I have exactly the same problem with my i9300

thanks for sharing this great question because there are apps such as OALD and kindle that need a folder full of data on the phone memory so I would be grateful if anyone come up with a good idea.

things I have tried and failed:

Directory Bind

FolderMount

Apps2SD

GL to SD

AppMgrII

I tried almost all the ways out there so please help us you are developers so there should be a way

best regards

and thank you all
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] texas:
Hello all,

In the message settings for Active Sync the is options for downloading .5kb, 1kb, 5kb, all, or Headers Only.

Is anyone familiar with any registry tweaks to allow one to change those numbers up?

I would like to increase an option to 50kb. 5kb is sometimes a little small but at the same time I don't like "all" has that can sometimes take a lot of time.

Thanks

David
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TASSADARTeam:
Hi guys,

I'm trying to unlock my S3 with all different ways posted here in xda forums, with no luck.

the problem is when i use *#197328640# on dial phone, nothing happen, but when i use *#0011#, i have the service mode, but with missed unlock menu, some screen shots in attachment.

Please, anyone can help me with this issue ? :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tallman43:
You are on the new efs2 19300XXUGMKG firmware their is no free way to unlock this (correct me if i'm wrong) only way is a paid unlock code..;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TASSADARTeam:
thanks for your reply, i think i'lle try with a paid unlock code..

But why the free way work on the galaxy S4 with the efsv2... ? :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
i have change font 'GS45_Arab_AndroidOS.ttf ' on android 4.3 and it's working

and i install new rom I9500XXUFNB3_I9500SERFNB3_I9500XXUFNA6_HOME.tar kitkat 4.4.2

and i change font " GS45_Arab_AndroidOS.ttf " like i change on old rom ,

and after restart phone arabic show on phone on Screenshot

please help how i can back arabic without flash rom again

note

thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
any help me or anyone gived me original font
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
you can go to settings > language & input > press the side of samsung keyboard > select arabic

maybe he will ask you to download it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
i do it and it's download and font not show and all arabic text not show it's show space ,

please help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
ok try to wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache partion

then do the previous steps
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
still not show please help

if you gived me file GS45_Arab_AndroidOS.ttf on your device will work ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
arabic show in settings > language & input > press the side of samsung keyboard >

i need know why this problem happen, i only change font like i change for every phone i have it
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
download the font : https://my.pcloud.com/#page=publink&code=XZ3ktZ5ti9O3hONljCIro8mMreDQVyGcHk
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
still not show :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
i belive that you have a rom problem, try to flash stock rom again
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
oky i will flash rom again but if change font again this problem will happen again ?

i see your install 2 rom in one device

you use rom switcher apk ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
no idont think, you just flash the Rom then download the Arabic Font from the device settings

actually im using 3 Rom, and yes i Was using Rom Switcher..... but i had some troubles with the app

now im developing an app called SOUL it is more improved than the Rom Switcher
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
after i flash rom again i make backup for font and change font and the problem happen again , then

i restore font again and arabic back ,

now i not like font arabic stock rom how form whare font i can get to work with rom 4.4.2 ?

thank you RubbaBand for your help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
yes you can put arabic font on 4.4.2 or any version, and im here to help you any time :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
i have font i use it on Android 4.3, Jelly Bean s4 and after i update to 4.4.2

when i install it's show me that error tell me how i can add any font

i think android kitkat has different framework or shell
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
There is 2 solutions :

1- root your phone then copy the font to /system/fonts

2- some times there are fonts is zip file format.... you need to flash them VIA Recovery
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
my phone is rooted .

i have copy more font to here " /system/fonts " meany time but not working i have use this app " ES File Explorer "

i have stock Recovery

__________________

when i install new rom i make wipe factory is done and when i use wipe cache partition when i press on it phone get auto restart

that problem hapeen after i use app rom switcher on android 4.3
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
because you didnt make root access

1- click option button on the phone > tools > root explorer > turn it on

2- click on root explorer then change the status of /system/ to Read & Write insted of Read Only
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
I have root access and I make that u say I I replaced meany font but not working
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EgyMan:
can you told me what is best stock rom , i'm form egypt
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
Its not a big difference you know

Try to search in www.sammobile.com

Then signup

then enter to Firmware Section

Then search for your device model ''Gt-i9500"

Then choose the country that you want
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjgowtham:
I am interested in learning android ROM development, theming as well as kernel modding basics. Can anyone teach me the basics if you are interested ? I ve read loads of guides but still a lot of questions are unanswered cos i am not a software engineer by profession.

Thanks,

pjgowtham from Z
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vanessaem:
The only way to learn about development is to go around and find out. Read guides, ask questions, etc. How is anyone supposed to know what you don't know? Again, if you have specific questions about things, you need to find out about them.
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] Vicolodo:
HELLO,

i would like to try to replace the nand chip of my bricked tv box with a new chip

this because the original chip has been damaged shortening two pins trying to put the device in mask rom mode

my device is t-r42 based on rk3188

the price of the nand flash is about $4,

i can found it on some chinese online store

i hope that replacing the nand, my device will go to mask rom mode, enabling me to do the firmware loading through pc (rkbatchtool)

i know that this mode has been designed specifically to load the firmware the first time,

so i hope my device will go to this mode the first time i power on it after replacing it

any suggestion?

any hint?

i know this must be done with :microscopic` attention ;)

thanks!!
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] stinkster:
your going to have to find someone with a hot air rework station to unmount and or remount a new chip. the thing of it is, the pcb has to have perfect traces,,, 0 damage. even if that is met, unmounting and remounting a new chip in a perfect world takes a lot of skill and experience. will it get you into mask rom mode,,, I would guess yes. far as I understand it, thats a hardware thing not a os thing (os=firmware). Unless its something you just want to tinker with just to see if you can do it I wouldnt bother. Thats just me. I have crashed units over and over and got into mask rom mode doing the pin short, purposely trying different firmwares to see if they would work. I am not sure if mask rom mode will happen with out the pin short on a blank chip. maybe thats another question.

if you find someone local that does rework on surface chips, best bet would be ask them. Also a better answer here at least for me would be a close up picture of the chip you speak of, it would probly tell a thousand words. I have done rework, not in the past 5 years but I have. it takes a extremely steady hand and a good feel for when the solder is fluid. Theres tricks to it, do it wrong and theres no fixing the torn traces. Maybe craiglist would point you to someone who does this sort of work in your area. Possibly a local flat screen tv repair center may be able to direct you to someone local also, they are packed with sm chips.

Just some thoughts
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] Vicolodo:
thank you very much,

i will let you know!!
[Android Stick & Console Computers General] Linuxium:
A quick alternative for establishing that it is only a faulty NAND is to try booting Linux from an SD card. If that works, then you could look around for someone who has created running Android from SD card for your device and you could at least still use your device in the interim.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Giegl:
Hey Guys,

I would like to change my SKU. I've found this thread and used the method mentioned there, but it doesn't work for me. I got a VF SKU and would like to change to WW on my TF300TG.

At the moment i've got Android 4.1.1, so I downloaded WW_epad-10_6_2_8-UpdateLauncher from asus.com. I know it's not the latest firmware, but I would like to try the OTA update after flashing the firmware. (just to see whether it works or whether the Firmware Updates are Mac-bound)

So I downloaded the file, unzipped WW_epad-user-10.6.2.8 and renamed it into EP101_SDUPDATE. Then I put it onto the root of my microSD and went into recovery mode, but there nothing happens. When I choose RCK, I only see that green Android thing with a red !. What did I wrong? Any suggestions?

Thanks for your help.

Best regards
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmendonc2:
I thought you had to name it:

EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip

Don't forget to unzip the ROM from the first zip file.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Giegl:
Thank you, now it works like a charme! I didn't notice that EP101_SDUPDATE.zip is for the Transofmer Pad TF101 where the advice comes from. Thank you very much!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doc_co09:
WHAT BEST ROM FOR I9000 KK 4.4? CAN I FLASH ON M110S KERNEL v6?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lallaway12:
Caps and if you read the rules. No Best Rom Threads but you can ask the seccond question nicly with no caps.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fatnums:
Hi,

For me Resurrection remix 5.0.9 is a stable and beautiful kit kat rom. I use it since 2 month and i had only 1 FC. No issues with this rom and developper is serious and make a good job.

I used also CM 11. It's certainly the most up to date and securised rom, but i had some issues with it 2 month ago. I think now there is no issue with this ROM.

So i recommend both :good:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
As suggested by someone already, CM11 is the best if you want security and stability. You could also try C-Rom by aways as the rom is considered to be very popular among i9000 users.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
Please refer to my thread as well and use it to help decide what suits you best
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mastergool:
Using c-rom 6.1 working fine. First minutes it is laggy but after few time it works like a charm

Edit sorr just saw itnis for galaxy y, not sure it works for that one
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Luqiiiii:
In my choice "CyanFox KK4.4.2" is the most stable and fastest rom with V5. :)

But it does not have extra tweakes.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] egy_b0y:
I have this recovery now:

update-cwm-6.0.4.7-jena

but I can't install this zip: Cm-101-20131227-UNOFFICIAL-jen

i get error

"E:Can't mount /storage/sdcard0"

what to do?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] uccth:
try to wipe data or wipe cache.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] TheTrakO:
Downgrade cwm to 6.0.4.5
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ahmedadd:
Try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2593427

Sent From My mini 2
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Ezzam_Itachi:
This is a well known issue :cool: .. You will get this problem with CWM 6.0.4.5 and above it I think .. ( I dont know if there is any new build :silly: ) You can try the suggestion by [MENTION=5361415]ahmedadd[/MENTION] ;) or You can use CWM 6.0.3.3 .. because You are not trying to install CM11 so that version will work flawless for You :victory: ..
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] MaDaLiNoSt:
Good

This is the solution.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Ezzam_Itachi:
Thanks !! :victory:
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mohammed97:
I downloaded the Emulator for psp PPSSPP Gold but I am having problems such as lagging and audui problems too .

Any Help?
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paultje162:
This is the Android Wear forum. Not the Android forum. Learn to read. And post you're question in the right section.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] pacoz:
Haven't tried this. Found it on Internet. Read from website for instructions. .. http://rom-manager.blogspot.com/2014/03/download-install-galaxy-s5-rom-for-galaxy-s4.html?m=1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] leaderbuilder:
Try it and let us know if you get it to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] endwhysee.bk:
Downloading now will let you know.