yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] reexon:
ASUS TF201 / 64 gb. – No access to specific blob files.

I think I have APX mode after I run the below commands in Ubuntu

lsusb...

Bus 002 Device 085: ID 0955:7330 NVidia Corp.

and when I run

dmesg |tail

[15614.715848] usb 2-1.2: new high-speed USB device number 84 using ehci-pci

[15615.539331] usb 2-1.2: device not accepting address 84, error -71

[15615.539592] hub 2-1:1.0: unable to enumerate USB device on port 2

[15616.495015] usb 2-1.2: new high-speed USB device number 85 using ehci-pci

[15616.588212] usb 2-1.2: New USB device found, idVendor=0955, idProduct=7330

[15616.588224] usb 2-1.2: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0

[15616.588230] usb 2-1.2: Product: APX

[15616.588236] usb 2-1.2: Manufacturer: NVIDIA Corp.

[16007.391552] systemd-hostnamed[7142]: Warning: nss-myhostname is not installed. Changing the local hostname might make it unresolveable. Please install nss-myhostname!

[16008.688244] perf samples too long (2501 > 2500), lowering kernel.perf_event_max_sample_rate to 50000

I have tried Windows before Ubuntu, I was able to identify as APX in device manager but I could not understand and get any results, and decide to move to Ubuntu.

I appreciate if I can get straight answer that I can’t seem to find:

Since it’s visible as APX in ubuntu and Windows what are % chances to be recoverable?

I’m newbie and I have tried to learn as much as I can…but after a week of frustration I’m very down on energy, and lost …in commands that don’t seem to work as specified on forum.

I appreciate any help and direction on where should I start.
[Moto X Q&A] npompei:
So my Verizon S3 is getting long in the tooth. I have unlimited data (and they will have to pry this from my cold dead hands) so the Moto X seems like a great phone not to mention the off contract pricing.

My question is do I go with the DE or not? I rooted my S3 and enjoyed a basic rom but really loved having wifi tethering more than anything else. I wouldnt necessarily want to root the regular x since it has great software going for it already. Plus I would like to customize the phone as well and with the DE you can't right?

Just seeing what some peoples opinions are and why they made the decision to get the phone they did and if you would do it differently. Also, do you think the phone will go on sale again soon? I know the edu discount is running but its currently only $10 off the regular price. I have to figure that soon they will try and purge these with the supposed replacement coming end of summer. Just wondering if anyone has any inside info :eek:
[Moto X Q&A] nhizzat:
If you want tethering, buy a DE. Or buy a used retail version that hasn't been updated to 4.4.2 but that would mean giving up on any updates/OTAs until a root method is found for 4.4.2 and above. Or a used retail/MotoMaker version with an unlocked bootloader which I highly doubt people would be willing to give up.

What leads you to believe that you can't modify a DE? That's the only version that will ensure you'll always have root.
[Moto X Q&A] npompei:
Sorry if that came out wrong. I meant customizing as in MotoMaker customizing. I believe the DE's only come in white/black woven correct? No options for wood backs, accents, etct?
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
Correct. The DE version comes only as black front, woven white back, and silver accents (camera ring, and buttons), with 32 Gig, and an unlockable bootloader. Don't like the colors? You can do something like get a dbrand skin, or use a case.

If you want to tether on an unlimited data plan, you need to root and disable write protection.

If you want to ROOT and disable write protection, get a DE. Unlocking its bootloader is easy (codes are available directly from Moto), doesn't void the warranty, disables write protection, and ensures you can root any android version/ROM moto and vzw push.

On Verizon, the Retail and Moto Maker X has a locked bootloader that can't be unlocked (unless by some miracle that person selling via the Chinese web site should ever get out of hot water and start selling the codes again). The exploits used to Root and Disable Write Protection on Android 4.4 and lower for the X with locked bootloader have been patched/blocked with 4.4.2. So if you have 4.4.2 on your phone you can't root, and write protection can not be disabled (meaning any changes you could make should you root, would be lost at power off/on). If you have 4.4, the processes are more complex to perform, then you must block any OTA if you want to keep root and write protection disabled.

If you are on an unlimited data plan, you'll need to buy at full retail price anyway. So, it comes down to a $50 price difference between a 32gig Moto Maker and Developer Edition (based on today's prices). Moto Maker you can customize the looks, but will have locked bootloader that you can't root if you have 4.4.2, or want 4.4.2 or future roms. Where as the Developer Edition at might not look the way you want, but you can root, flash custom roms, etc. no matter what rom is on your phone. And of course the root/disable write protect process is way easier on a Dev Edition too.

Personally, Dev Edition + case is my choice.

When I got my X, the Dev Edition was the only 32gig option available for Verizon. Having unlimited data and wanting to tether, I knew I wanted to root. So even though there was a MUCH bigger price difference then ($649.99 for the Dev Edition), I got the dev edition. I do NOT regret my decision.
[Moto X Q&A] npompei:
You sir have made my decision! Thank you! I never wanted the look of a phone to matter but the motomaker changed my mind! haha. But if I want certain things and since the price is so close I might as well go with the DE. Thanks guys!
[Moto X Q&A] motoxone:
I would also recommend getting DE. I have retail and lucked out getting an unlock code from the Chinese middleman, but that's no longer possible. I also have unlimited data and if I were in your shoes, I would get the DE. Yes, it sucks they won't let you customize it (WHY THE HELL NOT?!) but if you want guaranteed root and unlock, go DE. Plus, DE gets 32GB :cowboy:
[Moto X Q&A] npompei:
I agree about the (WHY THE HELL NOT?!) question? Makes no sense except maybe it helps the idiot Verizon employees know the difference! haha. But yeah sounds like the DE is the way to go. Now just wondering when the next sale will be so the DE will drop below $400!
[Moto X Q&A] GandalfTehGray:
There are some videos and people selling different backs.

I'm a lucky MotoMaker version that got unlocked. If the DE edition had just been plain black or white I would have chose it though.
[Moto X Q&A] detonation:
DE for sure. MotoMaker is overrated in my opinion and the DE will have a better resale value down the line. Plus the ease of mind of always having easy root.
[Moto X Q&A] gb5766:
edu discount gave me $60 off. Ordered tuesday....
[Moto X Q&A] asatnik11:
If someone needs an EDU discount code, PM me....I've got one I didn't use.

Edit: claimed
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
Hello,

I am interested in sponsoring the development of a free HTC IMEI Restore Tool. For this purpose, I have posted a project here:

http://www.rentacoder.com/RentACoder/misc/BidRequests/ShowBidRequest.asp?lngBidRequestId=507960

If you have interest in this work, and have the time and skills to complete this project, and accept to make the results of your efforts available for free:

I WILL PAY YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

Please post a bid at the above site, explaining your qualifications. The minimum bid starts at $100, and naturally, bids can go a lot higher. I am willing to pay up to $1,500 for a tool of this capacity. Naturally if there are multiple bids, I will choose the lowest bid.

I will publish the resulting source code of this project under GNU/GPL, so others will benefit from your work also.

Why

am I doing this?

1) About 3,000 Turkish HTC users have been greatly inconvenienced by the abrupt deactivation of their phones based on the IMEI

2) No free solutions appear to be available for HTC users

3) The quality of service for commercial solutions leaves a lot to be desired

What

guarantees

do you have that you will get paid?

1) The project the site is posted on is an escrow site

2) When I accept your bid, I will pay the site in advance - before you even start the project

3) Once the site confirms that the funds are in escrow, you begin work

4) You get paid when I confirm that your solution works

5) The site acts as a neutral arbitrer to resolve all disputes

For more information: www.rentacoder.com

Why will I share the results of your work for

free

?

1) I don't want people to think this is a commercial venture

2) I have no intention to compete in this "phone unlocking" market

3) I just want my phone restored, and FAST! I have no further interest

GPLing your efforts guarantees that other people can benefit from your work after this project (and my interest) expires; it also guarantees that nobody can take your source code [or a version of it] and charge for it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mamaich:
There are legal issues with such program. It would use code obtained by reverse engeneering of radio part, and GPL license is absolutely incompatible with such code.

I would personally refuse to join such program, though I know the process of changing IMEI in Universal and some other devices.

And more. You'll need to give the author one device of each of device types you'll need to unlock. And this would cost you much more than 1500$.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
Then we'll devise a variant of GNU/GPL which is compatible with the goal of this project: making this tool free for everyone, and the source code available.

Somebody who already has HTC devices can realize the software, and subsequently can pocket the entire cash.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fluffcat1:
Have you tried on the dedicated support websites for the commercial solution(s)?

Thought not. So stop spamming this forum please - one thread of your begging is enough.

Richard
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] moriteri:
Richard you really are blabbing and actually it is you spamming. None of your posts help anyone and you're just being a "smarty" to other people.

Stop telling people what to do eh? he is trying to help people here. if you don't like it, you don't read his posts. thats it .

or do you think that your "stars" make you a more "reputable" person?... sheeeeshh....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vijay555:
Guys, although I'm surprised that there needs to be more then 1 thread on this by mimarsinan, I think that the idea is great... let's just let it pan out.

fluffcat1: I know your concerns, and it's obviously your posts and the other threads that have pushed mimarsinan to this idea, but again, it can't do any harm to see if the $$$ will flush out a solution. It worked for getting XP running on the Macs :)

mimarsinan: you would be wise to pay close attention to what Mamaich says. Any solution to this problem is highly illegal for most of us to release, regardless of your jurisdiction.

I suggest that making it closed source but free may assist you in getting a solution, but this might not be what you're after. But again, all respect to you for showing that you're serious about getting the solution.

V
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
Thanks, people.

My intent in making this open source was two-fold:

1) To demonstrate that I am not interested in making profit or entering the "phone hacking" market as a competitor,

2) To make sure that the source code built (or flushed) using the cash incentive goes back to the community and encourages further development.

If legal issues are a concern, as long as we have a free working solution, we may be able to drop the open source clause. We are free to negotiate all of this, guys and gals - so don't hold back on your bids.

Also, this would be work-for-hire, so the employer would have all rights to the furnished source code (non-exclusively if you wish), but the point is, the employee will be free from any sort of litigation, because this is work-for-hire. The employer would be solely responsible for the work performed, not the employee.

Bottom Line:

This wouldn't get you into trouble, although it might get me. And this doesn't have to be published on your site if you're not comfortable, but I will assume the risk and publish it on my own site.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fluffcat1:
1 Thread IS ENOUGH.

SPAM is SPAM. Replying to a thread is not spam. I am not telling anyone to do anything other than asking to avoid multiple cross posts and threads about the same topic which is SPAM.

The stars are how much I donate to xda-developers. Read my posts to see the help I have given and check my ebay feedback to see I am a 'reputable person'.

I'm glad you've reads all my previous posts before deciding I am unhelpful BTW. Mr I've-posted-five-times....

Get paid NOWHERE NEAR what you will get fined for breaking the law in whatever country you live in....

Get paid VERY LITTLE whilst you are locked up for 3 years in prison washing shirts / stampling out licence plates etc etc.

IMEI manipulation, in the UK at least, carries a 3yr prison sentence and £10,000 fine.

Richard
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
Do we have any people who would like to ask questions on this project before making a bid?

Please let me know if you have any questions!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
Richard,

You make it sound like I'm trying to lure people into this project so I can throw them into jail. Do you really believe that yourself?

If you're so concerned about the legalities, how come your buddy Raskal isn't in jail? Plus, he is SELLING his product, he is making a profit out of changing IMEI numbers. We won't be doing this for profit. If Raskal isn't in jail, there's simply no way we'll go to jail.

How about removing SIM locks? Do you think that's legal? I don't see you spamming other people's posts about SIM locks...don't be a hypocrite.

You must be having some kind of commercial interest to protect - there is no other way I can make sense of your extremely offensive, rude posts.

About your reputation...some people seem to think of you as a crook:

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=53815&highlight=fluffcat+crook

(may want to cover your back before you go out lashing at others next time)

Whatever reason you're against this free imei restore project I don't know - nor do I care. If you're not interested, the sensible thing is to walk away. If you really think you're going to jail for this - just walk away. Let us get the job done in peace.

If you're still coming back, then you're giving everybody plenty of reasons to brainstorm about your ulterior motives.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SubZero5:
mimarsinan,

you are doing something wrong. turkish government came to a desicion to block the unrecorded imei numbered phones to stop phone theft making them impossible to operate again in the local phone networks. The phone owner can go to the police to report their phones as stolen and most commonly that the phones are in fact found. while doing this imei blocking, they have blocked the smuggled illegal phones too. But as they did that, they have said that they for one time record those smuggled phones to the system for a small fee like 3 dollars or so. when you buy a phone abroad, you can also register it with the system. You just have to take your phones original bill to the customs officer when entering your country turkey and make them stamp that bill for a small fee. Then taking this legal document to the TK or to your phoen operator, they record your phone to the system free of charge.

please stop this imei change stuff immediately...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] arc:
If project will is organized that

everal methods of protection from illegal use the program.

1)webserver <->local client

2)only one change imei and keeping this in base webserver

3)in the event of request of the police bodies possible to find number which was assigned or publiс base

4)restriction for time of the functioning(working) the project -not more 1 month

5)restrictions in use IP address -for turkish only

I think this illegal change IMEI
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
SubZero,

When you go shopping abroad and buy a shoe or a shirt, do you keep its invoice? No...

...but the government needs to see my imate invoice to activate my phone.

Apparently there was a grace period while I was abroad where you could take your phone to a "dealer" and have it registered for a small fee. I never heard about this, and I never was able to take advantage of this.

The government is putting the burden on the consumer, instead of properly identifying and prosecuting the real people who are illegally smuggling thousands and thousands of cell phones with cloned IMEIs.

What happened to all those smugglers? They paid the small fee and got the job done. They won again.

What happened to people who legitimately bought their cell phones abroad? They lost.

That seem right to you buddy?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fluffcat1:
A shoe or a shirt is unlikely to need an invoice for a warranty claim becuase the digitiser won't work or the signal is weak....

And yes, I-mate's warranties are honoured worldwide so long as you have the original invoice as pointed out in their July newsletter.

So have you thrown away your invoice and lost your warranty? ooops...

Most people keep the invoice for expensive purchases like that.

Richard
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
imate support in Turkey, that's a good one!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fluffcat1:
Why's that a 'good one'? There are more service centres for imate in Turkey than in the UK! Do these places not exist then? Is it a big i-mate joke? Or are you just annoyed you lost you invoice and so lost your warranty?.... :roll:

http://www.clubimate.com/t-SERVICE_TUR.aspx

Turkey

KVK Service Centers

(For Manufacturer Warranties)

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Adana

Fuzuli Cad. Galleria Is Merkezi

No: 451 - 454

Seyhan, Adana 01120

Tel: +90 (322) 459-3074

Fax: +90 (322) 459-3075

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Ankara

Ziya Gokalp Cd. No:21

064204 Kizilay/ANKARA

Tel: +90 (312) 430-4343

Fax: +90 (312) 430-4344

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Antalya

Kizilsaray Mah. Yener Ulusoy Bulv.

Habaci Apt. No: 23 / B

Antalya 07020

Tel: (242) 243-2828

Fax: (242) 243-7260

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Bursa

Sakarya Mah. Uluyol Cad.

No: 63/A

Osmangazi, Bursa

Tel: +90 (224) 250-0040

Fax: +90 (224) 250-0042

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Istanbul / Kozyatagi Bireysel

Bayar Cad. Riza Cemberci Is Mrk.

No: 72 / 3-4

Kozyatagi, ?stanbul 34742

Tel: +90 (216) 445-5959

Fax: +90 (216) 445-5960

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Istanbul / Kozyatagi Kurumsal

Bayar Cad. Gulbahar Sok.

Ege Yildiz Sit. No: 15 / 36 - 37

Kozyatagi, Istanbul 34742

Tel: +90 (216) 372-5035

Fax: +90 (216) 372-4908

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Istanbul / Bakirkoy

Zuhuratbaba Mah.

Zuhuratbaba Cad. No: 7

Tel: +90 (212) 660-5959

Fax: +90 (212) 660-5960

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Izmir

Sair Esref Bulvari

No: 6 / D

Cankaya, Izmir

Tel: +90 (232) 489-5959

Fax: +90 (232) 446-8679

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Trabzon

Cumhuriyet Mah. Nemlioglu Cemal Sok.

(Trabzon Sehir Klubu araligi)

Ziya bey Sitesi A-Blok No: 16/1

Trabzon

Tel: +90 (462) 321-0321

Fax: +90 (462) 322-3696

K.V.K. Teknik Servis Erzurum

Karakose Mah. Cennet Cesme Sok.

Lalapasa Is Merkezi No:7

Yakutiye, Erzurum

Tel: +90 (442) 234-3553

Fax: +90 (442) 234-9355
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
You're doing a lot of research for us for free here, Richard?

Hate to disappoint you, but K.V.K. does not import or provide support for imate phones in Turkey. I was at their Ankara office two months ago and they didn't carry (or import) a simple battery pack for my k-jam!

In fact, they were pretty clueless when I showed them the phone and the battery pack I was looking for; they had never seen it before and they did not carry that manufacturers (imate) equipment.

Nice try though!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SubZero5:
head to www.pdaden.com for a spare battery pack.

did you really purchase your i-mate from KVK? If not, they do have the right for not replacing your battery..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
I've already ordered and received my battery pack, and also a 2 GB mini SD card, from an overseas supplier. I just went to KVK to order first, upon hearing that they "imported" imates into Turkey.

Like I said, they had no clue what I was talking about, and said they did not carry that phone model, that they did not import imates into Turkey.

Of course I did not purchase my imate from KVK either :lol:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
No...it's not right.

Having said that...just because the Turkish goverment treats its citizens like criminals does not mean you have to become one.

Seems reasonable to me to keep the original invoice though. Especially if that provides you with a way around a problem.

And buying something in one country and using it in another....it's a bit harsh to call that "smuggling" :?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Oops...duplicate post... :oops:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SubZero5:
ask your imate seller for a copy of your invoice and have them fax or scan&email it to you..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fluffcat1:
Hate to disappoint you but i-mate disagree...click the link for the official imate page listing the support - even though they may not know the specific device they could act as dropshippers for repairs via Dubai or they may do repairs onsite - regardless, they are imates Turkish warranty agents for the worldwide warranty you no longer have as you lost your invoice. D'oh!...

As for doing 'free' research - wow, clicking a mouse is really difficult. You should try doing research some time...

Richard
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
That's the problem with armchair research...doesn't always have a strong correlation to the real world.

I've already been to the local KVK office in Ankara, and they hadn't even heard of the phone, save sell it, support it, or provide accessories for it.

Its been posted on this forum numerous times that imate's are unavailable in Turkey, THUS causing the entire import problem, THUS leading to the IMEI problem, so you don't need to take my word for it about KVK.

If you do somehow manage to reach a KVK employee with knowledge of imate, PLEASE let me know :lol: Then I can go to them and ask for help.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fluffcat1:
Yeah, 'cos imate are bound to appoint authorised service agents without telling them....what, you reckon imate looked up 10 mobile phone shops in Turkey and slapped their contact details on the website under 'authorised service agents' for fun?... :roll:

Establishing a support network is the first step before distribution - just becuase they are not available yet in Turkey does not mean the support is not either - the places listed are listed for service not sales - the 'import' problem has no bearing on the fact that once it's there you still have a warranty - so should hold onto your invoice!

Richard
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mimarsinan:
Please, prove me wrong - get me somebody who knows about imate and kjam at KVK :lol: