yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile LG G2] voxluna:
Well, this is what happened when I tried to do that. Whether it was just a bad ROM, or the ROMs are different because of e.g. slight differences in radio frequencies, I don't know. I do know, I'll never do it again -- that was the first time I've bricked a phone since having flashed my first ROM on the original Android, the Dream/G1. But YMMV.

On the other hand, there are ways to install features specific to TMO like boot animation/sound, wifi hotspot authorization, the TMO account app, and enabling wifi calling, to help "brand" it more T-Mobile. That's what I'm working on right now, in fact.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Dragbike Racer:
I'm S-off, CWM, SuperSU, no ROM just stock with a couple of addons like the browser.

Did a factory reset from CWM and now whenever I reboot from CWM I get this message "Root access possibly lost. Fix?" Anyone know what this could mean? I googled it and found a few ideas, I tried disabling then re-enabling SuperSU, I reinstalled SuperSU through CWM, but I keep getting the same message and I've tried both No and Yes and it doesn't seem to make a difference. Should I try and uninstall SuperSU then re-flash it?

Everything seems to work OK, but I'm just curious.

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ABD UL RAFAY 369:
Hi, I have htc one Dev unlocked 32 gb

Till now I have not received any upgrade version.

Actually it's running 4.2.2

& I don't have option to check for upgrade!

Can anyone help me, how to upgrade??
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naes007:
I am curious as to why it is so hard to root the note 3 on kit Kat? I have rooted phones for years, but by no means do I really know much about it other than reading rooting instructions on xda. Two days ago I rooted my fiance's S III and it couldn't have been easier. What makes rooting our phones on kit Kat so difficult. I'm just wondering. I guess if the answer was easy we would have a solution.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lildoggs:
No exploits have been found to crack kitkat. Too secure.
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 440bro:
In order to root a phone you need to find an exploit, or loophole in the system. The phones you previously rooted were simple because someone found that loophole and packaged a way for you to do it. As android develops it becomes more complex, and secure. Samsung also is growing and adding their new security feature called Knox. Don't forget at&t your carrier. They request Samsung to lock the bootloader. So now that there is all this code and security involved, root access is a pain in the a$$!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cmlucht:
I got 3 glass screen protectors on amazon they are really nice great fit and 1.89 plus 2 dollars shipping just letting you all know
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Pfeffernuss:
Thanks bro :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cmlucht:
No problem just thought I would share I have 3 because I drop my phone sometimes.

I dropped it in a parking lot getting out the car forgot it was in my lap broke the protector not the screen.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ongbac:
Link or it didn't happen
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cooling2014:
For good tempered glass protector, the cost is high than the general protector. If the price is too low, I doubt the quality.

However, I am waiting your experience.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cmlucht:
they just went up to 2.34 still a good deal.

http://www.amazon.com/Quality-Premi...2&keywords=tempered+glass+s4+screen+protector
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] SoulSmasher:
We have a dedicated thread about cheap glass protectors already:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2457815
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] madman604:
$4.32 for me :(

EDIT: you can see other sellers from same link for $1.38 or so
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cmlucht:
I will try to put pictures up soon
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] it.ysh:
how can someone be so idiotic

dude you will find cheaper and same quality as of amazon or any other online store in your local market
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] runandhide05:
So i was having a conversation with a fellow owner of a VZW M8 who is Not what we would call a power user, (one who roots, modifies, or otherwise alters their device)

and it came up about some features he "thought" came with the M8, such as power saving mode...

Thats when i informed him of the many other things VZW has ripped out of / disabled / removed from our M8.

I thought that many others, even on here, may not know of these features, apps, ect...

So here is a list, and if available ways to bring back missing, removed, or out right TAKEN from our M8s

Power Saving mode

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2701909

Extreme Power saving mode

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2710946

Tether

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2708548

Missing Quick Settings Tiles

(Power Saver, Screenshot, Music Channel, & Network Selection)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2715671

list of all tiles

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2716586

HTC Browser

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2708597

HTC File manager

HTC_FileManager.zip - 691.02 KB

Easy Mode

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2725455

FM radio

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51629962&postcount=25

Flash Light

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2697025

Music Channel

video of music channel

http://youtu.be/vgLyYTwIcCE

to add the music channel option under /settings in the device section simple edit

/system/customize/ACC/default.xml find line

<item type="boolean" name="support_music_channel">[B][COLOR="Red"]false[/COLOR][/B]</item>

change to

<item type="boolean" name="support_music_channel">[B][COLOR="red"]true[/COLOR][/B]</item>

reboot and enjoy

Please if anyone finds or knows of any other things ripped out of our M8 let me know and il add it to the list
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Dragbike Racer:
Thanks man!!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] wtoj34:
Maybe high performance mode for those on old OTA/old OTA rom? Just wondering, but sure if it's do able though

Edit. Thought of another misc one people might look for. Maybe a flashable boot anim with powered by Android?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
The real HTC backup is missing. The international has it. It works great too.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Sevinex:
I was wondering why my M8 didn't come with a proprietary HTC file manager... makes a lot of 'sense' (eyyyyyyyy...) now I guess; Verizon ruining all the fun.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] hgoldner:
What is Easy mode?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] richii0207:
It changes the home screen in a simplistic fashion. If you click the link below it, you will see what I'm talking about.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] schwartz.matthew.e:
A lot of these files rewrite an xml script in the device. If anyone wants, I can upload the xml file I've been working on. It has beats audio option enabled, volte option enabled, power saver and extreme power saver enabled. I'll update as I go thru it and test it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] tehsquishmeister:
Yes please.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] schwartz.matthew.e:
Here is a link. I'm running the original stock ROM. I don't know what would happen if you did on it anything else. Be sure to make a copy of your orognal just in case. The link will need you to request permission from my drive account first.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1iPL2g413wjWXU2OU9KN3dYSWs/edit?usp=docslist_api

This file replaces the one in system then customize then acc then default.xml.

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[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bosshog187:
I sent a request to test
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] schwartz.matthew.e:
Just approved it. Sorry I secure drive more than most I think.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bosshog187:
It's the default xml in the HTC one folder right?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] gris1016:
I sent a request also. I would like to test.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] schwartz.matthew.e:
Yupp :). I posted a picture of it too in solid explorer.

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I just approved it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] gris1016:
Thanks. Im going to check it out!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bosshog187:
So I finally got a chance to test it out, it gave me the beats option but I don't see anything for any power saving options
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] schwartz.matthew.e:
Hmmm....have you checked power I assume? And do you see the extra setting in mobile that allows for volte?

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I did flash a file beforehand that may be adding the power save feature. I'll check to see ?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] bosshog187:
Yes I checked power right after and had nothing

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I did have an option for volte though
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Greek81:
I rooted my friends Tmobile GS3 a few months ago and I need to unroot it. I have looked and searched everywhere for the unroot to 4.3 and i cant find it. I dont understand why it is so hard to find, im not a noob and i had the same problem with my sprint GS3 till someone posted the file for me. I would grately appreciate it if someone could post me a link to the file and a step by step, from the things I have been reading it seems like there is more to do than just flash the tar in Odin . So just to be safe if someone can add a step by step for me that would be great. And if necessary stock recover? Thanks guys Hope someone can help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
Just flash the stock tar in odin, or in your superuser app there should be an option to unroot.. But I would go the Odin way and just start fresh
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If rooted and on 4.3, knox is likely removed, so if you want to be 100% stock official, just Odin flash the 4.3 firmware and thats it. Factory reset if you have any other issues beyond.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Greek81:
I cant seem to find the tar anywhere, could you possibly post a link for me?? And you said if i flash the 4.3 stock unrooted tar it resets knox automatically??
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Sticky thread in development.

Knox isnt reset, as you calked it. Its just included in the firmware so you will be fully stock.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
i got this pm and i thot it was worth everyone to see. while i do not recomend turning any device s on,a verizon device that is not unlockable via htcdev is of much more importance,as the only thing that can rescue it is a new enough,signed RUU.

it really is not worth the risk,i promise.

before any phone is released,batches are sent off to testers and these devices are always s off. i have owned several factory s off devices,and there is no way of proving the phone you have did not come this way. further, large phone resellers are able to use factory htc diagnostic files to clear security data(sim lock,s off,cid/mid),wich again is a legitimate reason a phone is s off.finding s off in the bootloader is not by any means a "super obvious" indication of having been messed with.

turning the phone s on could cause the tampered flag to reset(we dont completely understand all the things that trip it) or you could end up locked into bootloader with a security warning if the boot,system or recovery are not stock enough. either of these things ARE super obvious indicators that you have messed with it,and tried to hide it.

in the case of the security warning,the only course of action is to:

1)run a signed ruu(wich must meet many criteria since youre now s on)

or

2)re-unlock the bootloader. as you know,using htcdev to unlock is not possible with vzw

an ruu does not change/update the partition where the secutity flag lives and thus will NOT turn you s on.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] wtoj34:
Thanks for the write up, this should help some users decide. Wish it was as easy as flashing a pit file in Odin :P. That's one of the main reasons I've yet to root/s-off. HTC devices still confuse me xD
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] thunderbls:
Agreed great write up... in reference to rooting the m8 it is very easy with weak sauce app I also find the s-off to be easier as well compared to Sammy devices using Odin. with my s4 like with the m8 there was no need for a pc for root but weak sause app is easier then using commands in a terminal emulator. Just my two sense.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
You have missed the point... If you are locked into the bootloader with a security warning and s-on, you can not use weak sauce and firewater
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] l7777:
People need to realize that verizon reps and techs see hundreds of phones, they don't know the details of every device. The security and bootloader status is obvious to us because it's our device and we know everything about it. To a samsung person they won't know WTF your talking about.

Scotty, Would one be able to save their device if they had S-Off, modified the CID, then used HTCDev to get their unlock token before embarking on an endeavor to re-lock the phone? In theory would they be able to use the unlock token even after the CID was changed back and the security flags turned on?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
Not really... More later
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] thunderbls:
Yes, I misinterpreted the comment as general ease of use which makes me look like an idiot given the reason for the response.... my apologies and note to self read xda after nap lol.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
the prollem is that the vzw cid/mid are blocked(by vzws request :mad: ) at htcdev. changing the cid and/or mid will let you get an unlock_code.bin that will officially unlock the bootloader,but this token is only good while the phone contains these same parameters. i.e., you cant get yourself a token,then change the cid and mid back to stock and have the "safety net" of a token in case of a catastrophic security warning. cid,mid,esn,etc must all stay same in order for the token to continue working.

Q:

"well,what if i just leave the cid/mid at something different?"

A:

that may work,but it may set the tampered flag if the phone realizes that those partitions no longer match. since the cid and mid live in write protected partitions,its also possible what once s is on and the phone starts checking things in its boot sequence,that the processor may freak out,and go into a "do not boot" mode when signitures do not match what they should. (read "do not boot" as: pretty affective hard brick only recoverable by jtag)

plus,even if the phone did boot,and did not set the tampered flag, the phone is not stock,and may fail OTAs or have other issues that may affect users the phone is sent back out to,or may give it away that you have modified it.

the fact is,that these phones are not checked very well,as was said above. the chance of it being noticed that the s off phone is even different than others is slim to none,and it is quite possible that the phone will make it back out into the wild as a refurb without any sort of refurbishing process. if you thot all phones were hooked to a master computer that completely reset things,checked hardware,flashed the newest firmware,and reset things like supercid,simlock and s off,youd be mistaken. ;) due to this fact,it is my strong opinion that patched hboots(displaying incorrect info of locked and s on),or incorrect cid/mids are extremely unethical and should never be sent in to fraud htc or the carriers,espeically since it may affect other users. returning the phone to a stock,locked s-off state is honest,and will not affect a future users esperince. the device will OTA and funtion normally and the unsavy user will never even know they have a device that is special :)

hope that cleared it up some.

also,sorry if either of my replies earlier were rude,they were not intended to be,im only able to text to speech short replies while im at work.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] l7777:
Excellent info, I wondered if the unlock token was tied to the cid/mid. My personal preference is once the phone is unlocked it stays that way. It's my device and I'll take the responsibility for whatever happens to it barring some kind of hardware defect.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
I agree completely.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Anyone at the point of "return" should at least trying running my RUUish zip from boot loader before even thinking about relocking or s-on.

?. Glad to see you throwing some support over here
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
Lol I try and throw support wherever its needed ;)

So far, no m8 ruus yet. Hopefully some start popping up.

As far as I'm concerned,back to stock sequence is this:

While still rooted:

-return cid/mid to.stock

-reset tampered

-lock bootloader

Then:

-run release keys ruu

-collect underpants

-???

-proffit!

When ruu is not available,restore stock boot,system and recovery from backups.

After that's done allow phone to ota to current

Not sure why folks try and make it more complex than that :D
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Paulb787:
How do you reset tampered?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
Search this forum for a thread. I'm at work, I can't link it at the moment
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
sorta?

For those who stay s-off and have issues I put together an ruu of sorts that includes the ota firmware that will get users out of a sticky situation. ?

Between the two of us we can probably fix most software problems as long as users stay s-off once s-off!!!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] nicholi2789:
Ha, it's funny that you posted our PM conversation. It's kinda embarrassing but at least I asked someone who knew before just doing it, messing it up, then screaming to the forums for help. And while i am by no means a beginner Android power user, HTC devices are just a little bit different than the Samsung devices I am used to. Though there is alot of good information in this PM conversation that alot more people should know. Glad it could be of use! And thanks for taking the time to reply to my PMs Scotty. I appreciate that.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
I didn't mean to embarrass you. They were good questions I thot everyone should read. I should have asked you,and can edit them if you wish.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] nicholi2789:
Nah I wasn't really embarrassed. Haha. I just meant that it's slightly embarrassing that I knew so little about HTC devices, but not a big deal or anything. You were right to post it though, there is some good information there that will do lots of people good.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
Definately a great rescue resource. I just want to make sure that folks understand that since it is unsigned,it will do them no good if they are s on,and stuck in bootloader with a security warning.

As you said,they must stay s off to benefit.(further supporting the point of this thread- don't turn s on)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] replica9000:
I was going to relock/S-On my defective M8 before returning it. I didn't have time though, and ended up just sending back only wiped and un-rooted, although I don't think /system was 100% stock. VZW sent me a text:

That was several weeks ago, haven't heard a thing since. I'm assuming they didn't care it was unlocked, or they are very slow at processing the devices.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] eikast:
Next time just use the hack to remove the splash screen red text and to change to locked and s on.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] replica9000:
I would have, but I was too busy to get to it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Zwitterion:
Moral of the story is, once you go S-OFF, stay that way! What is the danger? There are several steps required to flash something, so its not as if you'll hit one button and accidentally ruin your phone. I think the dangers of S-OFF are overblown. If anything, being S-OFF will let save your butt more often than not. The ability to flash a decrypted RUU is itself worth its weight in gold.

Personally, I'm waiting till a true RUU is available before S-Off'ing my phone.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] deeznuts:
I honestly don't see the issue or warning here, no disrespect. Simone has made an ruu file for stock Rom here already so that solves that. The only reason I could fathom someone to go s off to back to s on is for a trade in for a new or refurb device. If this is the case you simply flash the stock ruu created here and all is good. I've even sent back phones still with custom roms back to the carrier for a refurb and zero issues!

MOD EDIT

Just making the point of why would anyone want to want s on again?

If it's fear of not getting a refurb in ur first year of ownership or through extends warranty then that is silly. I provided the method.

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Exactly! To each their own but the ruu we have now is as official as it gets and even better as it can be side loaded versus an official download from Verizon. So again, with what's available I don't see why everyone isn't s off unless they just have zero desire to mess with their phone?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Neo:
Let's not provide information on ways to destroy phones so that the carrier is unable to find reason to it's demise just so a refurb can be issued.

It's dishonest and heavily teeters on legalities.

Bottom line, if you used firmware to remove locks, you can do the same to put them back on if wishing to return the phone.

Thank you,

Neo

Forum Moderator
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dag07968:
S on

Ok so I made this mistake. What i did was I flashed the RUU zip that puts it back to stock rooted. I then un rooted and re locked. Then I made the mistake to s on again. Now everything looked good until i went into the factory recovery and did a factory reset. Now it just boots up to tampered and locked screen and wont go past that. Is their anyway to fix this?? You guys seem very knowledgeable so that is why I am asking.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
Sorry, not that I am aware of. You need a signed ruu that meets all your s on criteria to get out of your predicament.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dag07968:
Thank you for that information. That is what I feared. I guess an insurance replacement is in my future. Unfortunately asurion says the M8 is on backorder. Who knows how long that will take and hopefully will be new. That will teach me to never try and go back s on after going s off. Been doing this since the OG droid days and with many HTC devices and this is my first mess up. Guess that isn't too bad. Thank you again for your help though.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] scotty1223:
With a different device the situation wouldn't be near as hairy,since re-unlocking the bootloader would let the phone boot,and you could re-s off.

Make sure you thank big red for keeping their devices from being officially unlocked ;)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] replica9000:
I guess a lot of M8's are being exchanged. They sent my replacement pretty quick a month ago.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Zwitterion:
This doesn't make sense. If you RUU'ed back to stock, relocked the boot loader so it says *locked* (not *relocked*) and then went S-ON, you shouldn't have a *tampered* banner.

Something doesn't sound right. Scotty, why would this happen?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dottat:
Or java card.....and we should probably make sure this user wasn't supercid'd as that would allow htc dev unlock. :)

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[MENTION=2346583]dag07968[/MENTION] did you flash the RUU mode TWRP? This doesn't sound like a stock recovery. Did you initiate the factory reset from the hboot prompt? A factory reset would not prevent the phone from booting. An inadvertant wipe from a non-stock recovery could however.

You are probably going to need the services of sonic and his javacard to fix that phone as I'm not sure we will be seeing any 4.4 RUUs that are signed any time soon.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] dag07968:
Was your replacement new? They gave me the option today to go into a verizon store and buy one outright. They said they will reimburse me the full price in a check within 2 days. Don't really know if I want to go that route but it sounds like they aren't going to have one for a while so I may have to.