yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QualQuek:
In fact the root process is included, just start to flash a stock 534fw and install dualrecovery that will root your phone :)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MakaMika:
I see..I've been searching in the forum and found multiple opinions on how to downgeade to 534,some saying you must first downgrade to 557 others saying no..would you happen to know a trusted methode that i can use?a thread maybe?

And thanks alot for being so helpful
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QualQuek:
Just take a stock 534fw in the mega collection thread and flash it, then install XZDualRecovery, that will root your phone if necessary, then follow the thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zibciu:
Hi all,

I recieved Note 3 from fellow, who say that bricked this phone with Kies (USB was unplugged at update process - 4,3).

So now phone turns on, but without display. I can hear sound of "samsung bootloader" only.

So i would like to ask to You is any possibility to repair for this phone without screen and JTAG (i don't have just).

How i can serve for this phone via PC only (under download or recovery mode)? Do You this should i try make a update with Rom:

N9005XXUBMH1_N9005OXXBMH1_N9005XXUBMH1_OXX.zip

(this update include all possible files (bootloader too).

II'm affraid for Knox and complete brick of this phone. Before i had I9000 and N7000, everything was easy, but now I'm little scary for this.

Please help.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khizar:
We can't guess if that's fixable or not but you can give flashing stock a try and hope that fixes the issue.

Now about Knox, flash a KK stock FW, as we don't know how far the update process was finished so it's possible hat the phone has a KK bootloader and flashing a JB rom will fail and also trip knox.

As for complete brick, IMHO it's worth the risk. Your phone is already too damaged so might as well try this to fix it.

Edit- From your post I assumed he was trying to update to KK, that's why I recommended flashing KK FW.

Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Try on the blind:

- pull battery and wait 10 seconds and reinsert it

- press volume down + menu + power burron for 2-3 seconds

- press volume up-

- connect via usb to the pc and check if the ID COM lights up and flashthe stock rom for you with Odin

- reboot
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zibciu:
Thanks for fast reply. Previous owner of this phone claims tha update was realised by Kies - to 4.3.

Is safe to try Odin with 4.3. I woul like keep Knox if possible - don't know what satus is - and would like to root my device too.

Or which one KK stock should i use for (for XEO region)? Is it should be with Pit file, or with bootloader only is enough?
[Micromax A110] saksham.mahendru:
The zip file of zener rom is corrupt. . . when opened it says the file is corrupt and also not opening in recovery. .

It might be bcoz the file is uploaded on google drive. . plz mirror preferably DevHost. .

Thnx. .
[Micromax A110] Sdk_Zone:
Okey Budy let me check i will upload it to dev-host then give u the link...download at late night...wait till morning
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chrispyutec:
Either the camera sucks or I simply do not know which settings I should be using. I just want to take standard quality pictures. When taking a pic of something, I usual have to take 5 or more to get at least 1 ok pic because they are either blurry or dark. I'm taking pictures of things that are usually within 3 to 5 from the phone.

Could someone help by telling me what are the best settings I should be using?

Thanks in advance for your help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cerobles1:
I usually leave it in auto, and depending on lighting I turn on HDR. Those two should give you great picyures 99% of the time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] davew41:
Sounds like a movement issue

What I use for most of my pictures is a Tripod and the Istabilizer, and well as setting the camera to timer mode ( usually 3 seconds is ok)

If you don't have those items try this

open the camera app

set the S5 on a table against something to hold it up

in the gear icon click on

Timer pick 5 seconds

(you don't need picture stabilization if the camera is going to be completely still and in timer mode)

set flash to auto

face detection off

tap to take pics off ( because you are in timer mode so you will tap the SCREEN to focus not take the picture)

you can leave hdr on this wont matter for a test

guide lines this is up to you but i put them on

click back on the gear icon

now pick a part on the camera viewfinder that you want to focus on and touch the screen

the circle will turn green and a small chirp will be heard letting you know it is now in focus (it has to turn green for focus lock)

now lightly without moving the camera tap the camera icon

OR with the STOCK Samsung galaxy S5 earphones connected just hit the volume up button, Yes you can take a picture with the headphones ( stock ones not aftermarket ones)

it will count down 5 4 3 2 1 then it will take the picture

This picture should be sharp and clear if it was stable on a table or desk or something else, what we tried to do here is eliminate all movement to the device while taking a picture.

If they are still not sharp and clean I don't know what to tell you.

I have had great pictures from my S5
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chrispyutec:
I have tried that too and it always seem to be out of focus or something. Kinda starting to think bad camera maybe!?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] chrispyutec:
Wow that is some great direction you have provided and those are some awesome pics. I'm not needing to get that professional lol, but I simply just need to snap a pic here and there and they need to be somewhat ok. My pics are so bad you almost can't even make out whats in the pic.

This picture should be sharp and clear if it was stable on a table or desk or something else, what we tried to do here is eliminate all movement to the device while taking a picture.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] natefish:
You may be right there, unfortunately. You might try a factory reset. Your issues sound highly irregular.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Martinjv71:
So is zoom only available via touchscreen? I used to use volume up and down buttons....
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Tampqq:
Hi all,

I have issues on EVERY 4.4.2 Kitkat Rom. The problem is it is very lagging and delay on my 4.4.2 device.

When I tried to turn on WI-FI it delayed like 5-6 seconds before it turned on and also when changing language on keyboard.

Opening app is also slow. And sometimes turning on the phone from sleeping takes like 5-8 seconds before screen appears. I'm pretty sure there's something wrong with my phone. Has anyone faced this problem? How can i fix this.

I have tried to flash 4.2.2 firmware and install 4.2.2 again like 10 times , wipe data/ cache/ davik cache/ format system etc. everything but the problem persists or is it a hardware problem?

-I'm using GT-I9082L device

-I flashed I9082LDCUBMK3_I9082LTHWBMK2_THW.ZIP (I9082LVJUBMK2_I9082LZTOBMK2_I9082LUBUBMK1_HOME.tar.md5) before installed ROM

-4apps from google play are installed on my device

-I have tried to change 4.2.2 Rom (CM11, Carbon, Probam, RR, etc) but problem persists

Ps. sorry for not very good English

Thank you
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] freakynexx:
disable gallary app and use any other gallery app it will temporarily solve your problem :laugh:
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Tampqq:
thank you

Thanks for the advice i'll tell you later if i helps :good::D
[Moto X Q&A] djlucask:
Hello folks,

I know that is a little too soon, but there is some app that does what the new hover feature of Paranoid Android can do? Anything like?

Here is an video to who doesn`t know what Hover is yet:

[YOUTUBE]watch?v=u_3Ik7m3z50[/YOUTUBE]

Thanks for any replies :)
[Moto X Q&A] DaRkRhiNe:
Wait for sometime. It will be out in the form of an app or Xposed by some dev.
[Moto X Q&A] hovax615@hotmail.com:
There's an xposed module I don't know if this is what your looking for?

MOTO X
[Moto X Q&A] SgtSausage21:
Unfortunately that is HALO, its different its kinda an improvement on it, but not completely meant to replace if i understand.

Hopefully if the source is released (if not already) and xposed port will come.
[Moto X Q&A] silverrunner:
There's an app called notification mod that almost does the same thing
[Moto X Q&A] alberturer:
There is an Xposed Module called Head Up Notifications. It's kind of similar but Hover has a better design.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1droidmod:
EDIT

HTC one m8 vzw

hit ThAnKs if I was helpful!!!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exocetdj:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1droidmod:
Thanks You. Is Skyfall similar to this but maybe more up to date?

HTC one m8 vzw

hit ThAnKs if I was helpful!!!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exocetdj:
not sure mate
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
100% stock, deodexed...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
[Sony Xperia ZL] KE5359:
In May? Or next month？
[Sony Xperia ZL] GalKill:
Actually , sir , android 4,4 is KitKat that already released a few months ago
[Sony Xperia ZL] bhavstech:
he means for our device
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
May is next month
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
Going by what I THINK he meant though... (and how Sony's been rolling stuff out)

We'll probably see 4.4 out for one of the 65xx devices within the next 2 weeks... but the remainder (and all their different language iterations) will probably roll within the next 6 weeks...

Note this is just my guess... I reserve the right to be (and probably am) wrong...
[Sony Xperia ZL] Calvin2394:
I think it'll probably roll out in the last week of May.

For Indian users like me, probably First week of June :p
[Sony Xperia ZL] RyomaEchizen:
I think it'll probably roll out tuesday

That if they decide to launch .227 version and if we are lucky :laugh:
[Sony Xperia ZL] RyomaEchizen:
News!

Firmware .230 certified on PTCRB for Xperia ZL C6506. Not for C6502 and C6503
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
wait, what?

No way... 6506 1st?
[Sony Xperia ZL] rapedbox:
.230 disponible to 6503 too
[Sony Xperia ZL] rojocapo:
.230 certified for C6502 today

http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=22637
[Sony Xperia ZL] LimaBEERRE:
It is scheduled for June.
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
It will be my luck that it will drop when I don't have time to do anything with it... ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
No, based on sony webpage, it will come on this may
[Sony Xperia ZL] BlackFriar:
Given we've seen two FW's approved, I'm just hopeful for a leak. Although given Z already saw one and we didn't; maybe I'm too hopeful...
[Sony Xperia ZL] daniLaLaLaLaLa:
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/android-v4...-zl-zr-sp-june-v4-3-jelly-bean-heading-600413

Sony did it again. Why u can't keep your promises?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Boosted_01 R:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-zl/

Still says May.......... .101 works fine and 4.4 won't be a life changer.... relax lol
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
I have some weird quirks on 101 with Facebook messenger... among other things... and yeah, I did a clean wipe after updating to 101...
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Yes but i just can't wait any longer...

Because i already see the features on Xperia Z1...
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
What features??
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
1. You can pull the notification bar when on fullscreen

2. The UI is just amazing

3.The notification bar
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
UI is pretty much the same.

Fact that you can bring it up on full screen is nice..but I like the toggles in 4.3 better and easier.

So basically nothing.
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Okay... It's 20 now, and stil didn't get the OTA
[Sony Xperia ZL] ruzainiizuan:
Have you tried PCC?And where are you from?
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
I'm from Indonesia...

I haven't try it yet...

Do u get the update?

*EDIT*

I already check it, there's still no update for my device
[Sony Xperia ZL] ruzainiizuan:
Same goes here in Malaysia..;(
[Sony Xperia ZL] BobSlob:
From Rogers.com;

This schedule includes all OS releases where tentative dates are available. We will update often as information is available.

Sony Xperia ZL KitKat (Android 4.4) May 21st 2014

http://communityforums.rogers.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/GeneralCareSupport/thread-id/355

More info at http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/05/20/rogers-sony-xperia-zl-receiving-kitkat-on-may-21st/

Will check when I get home from work today.
[Sony Xperia ZL] ren2008:
Vidéotron carrier's C6506 is scheduled for 4.4 today as well.
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
It's today isn't it?
[Sony Xperia ZL] BobSlob:
Hence "I'll check when I get home today"
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Ye some Z users are updating ATM.

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/05...ia-z-xperia-zl-xperia-zr-and-xperia-tablet-z/
[Sony Xperia ZL] ll_r1d0_ll:
yaaay ! ! ! just got the OTA for my XPERIA ZL (C6506) BELL Canada :D downloading it...
[Sony Xperia ZL] ruzainiizuan:
Still nothing here 6502 malaysia...
[Sony Xperia ZL] rookie93:
correct me if i'm wrong but i'm guessing your C6502 is still on 10.4.B.0.569? well, i'm still stuck on that version.. so just curious to know if its only mine or this is a regional problem.
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
for the time being its released only for USA, Taiwan, Canada, Chile, Colombian variants. so lets just wait.
[Sony Xperia ZL] doclloyd:
Currently PC Companion is bombing out after it's "downloading" the firmware and shows me an error. I'll try again in a bit or see if I can get the OTA version instead.
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
**** man! :laugh:

You're so lucky! Still don't receive the OTA....

I hope i'll get it tomorrow
[Sony Xperia ZL] ruzainiizuan:
I'm on .101 generic India...I think its regional problem...
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
i'm still at .569

Maybe it's because the region..

Now, i refresh my PCC every 10 minutes
[Sony Xperia ZL] ruzainiizuan:
You should flash the ftf...I'm afraid our region wouldn't get 4.4 too..lets just wait...
[Sony Xperia ZL] coolrevi:
No one has posted any FTF yet.
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
I really want to flash a custom rom.. You know, the carbon rom...

But i'm afraid that i will brick my phone again...
[Sony Xperia ZL] kobolt99:
Hope the users who are receiving the update for the c6506 upload the ftf, soon :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
If you got the FTF, can u guide me how to do it?
[Sony Xperia ZL] ruzainiizuan:
WE WERE TALKING ABOUT .101....

---------- Post added at 03:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:57 PM ----------

Custom rom is great...but if you didn follow the instruction carefully,your phone could brick..and the warranty could void..
[Sony Xperia ZL] melquisedec:
Sony just release the new update .230 kitkat.
[Sony Xperia ZL] coglyostro:
Well, something is wrong...

I tried to update with the PCC but give me error that, it can't update my phone because it doesn't have the "right engine" to do it.

I tried to create the .ftf file, and when decrypted it shows the 10.4.1.B.0.101 version.

Besides the PCC shows the new update, it doesn't download the right one.

I will try to do everything clean, so let's see what is gone happen.
[Sony Xperia ZL] kobolt99:
I thought it would force you to do it using the PC. Did you lose root?

Regards
[Sony Xperia ZL] ll_r1d0_ll:
well i was on stock ROM and LOCKED BOOTLOADER...totally stock ....so just downloaded the OTA and installed and now um on 4.4.2:D
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
I shared the generic us ftf for the 6506...
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Can i use it on 6502?
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
I guess ..I have flashed 03 ftf in the past ..u get LTE option that wouldn't work anyway ..just a different kernel than 02 but should work . u can flash the Taiwan 02 if u are not too sure
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Can you guide me how to flash it?

Anyway, if i flash the taiwan, it will be on chinese language, right?
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
There are guides Here in the general section ..

Not sure if it has English in tw fw
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Well, guess i'll wait for the OTA....
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
What version are you looking for (yeah, 6502, but what sub version?) Perhaps if you could send me you build.prop I could see if I couldn't download something for you?!
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
I've been thinking about flashing the FTF file..

I already find one, but is my phone need to be root to flash it?

And also, in the flashtool, should i exclude TA?
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
Do you have root already? Is your boot loader unlocked? If you want root, but don't have an unlocked boot loader, you may want to wait for someone to create a zip for update. If you don't care, then you can flash, and you don't need root at all... I'd look for a guide on how to use flashtool.

As far as excluding things, I don't know what's been included in that FTF.... what's the name of the TA file you were asking about... be aware that one of the options in flashtool will wipe your phone if you don't uncheck it... make sure you read a guide on flashtool...
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
I found a customized ftf here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52843935

Should i flash it like normal stock rom? Because it says "Customized" in it...

**EDIT**

Customized means that the author add some apps in it...

So... What should i do to flash it and how?
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
The FTF should be able to be flashed via flashtool... That would be my expectation.
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Nevermind bro, i will do it tomorrow.. It's late in here...
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
Take your time... don't want to hose up your phone and regret what you've done... :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] PEDROZUN:
Somebody know how to remove this on kitkat ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Can i flash C6506 to c6502?
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
Yes, just don't flash the baseband/modem... (uncheck them)
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
Is there no answering machine option like z1 got ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] kobolt99:
Not available. I just asked to sony on Twitter and it seems like he/she has no idea about it. That was disappointing.

Hope it can be ported.
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
It was ported in 4.3 but didn't work well .. let's see if it does in 4.4 ports
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
I already flash it, it works great

But, i can't restore my backup from 4.3

What should i do?
[Sony Xperia ZL] scifan:
Is this because you're not rooted and don't have a modified recovery? Which recovery did you use for your backup?
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
Well, i didn't use CWM/TWRP recovery, because it's stock rom...

If i'm not wrong, NUT told me that i create a backup using sony app Backup and Restore..

So.. Yeah...

But it's worth it lol :laugh:

---------- Post added at 01:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:02 AM ----------

Open the notification bar, hold that thing on notification column, tap App Info, tap Force Stop...
[General Questions and Answers] xMrAlix:
hi ! I recently bought a sky a800s its auto updated to 4.2.1 smthing like that . I don,t like the korean apps + sms limit kills me plz some one tell me full procedure to root ans install new custom andriod version :/
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dweinstock:
Hey,

It's not the biggest deal in the world since everything seems to be working on my 8125 (running summitter 2.25) but after some weirdness on the device last weekend, my "send/receive" option in pocket outlook is now always greyed out. I am syncing with mail2web exchange. If I need to send/receive, I can go over to ActiveSync and click the sync button and all works well (as well as DirectPush) but it just seems odd that now the "send/receive" option in outlook is no longer functional.

Anyone have any ideas what this might be and how to correct it?

Thanks!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] hotvico:
it happens when the program is (or thinks it is) already sending-receiving smth. i.e. large attachments

give it some time and try again. worked for me

ciao
[Moto X Q&A] ghstudio:
4.4.2 is a disaster for me on my verizon DE phone....bluetooth keeps disconnecting, calls are breaking up etc. I would like to downgrade to an earlier release that works. My phone is unlocked and rooted.

What can I safely revert to...and how do I do it without bricking the phone?
[Moto X Q&A] aviwdoowks:
I would try a safe boot first. Long press on the power off screen button.
[Moto X Q&A] :
Downgrading is a dangerous affair. Highly NOT recommended.

There are ways, apparently... But most the knowledgeable members will say not to try. Unless its so important and your want outweighs the risk. The worst case scenario being a bricked phone.

Try backing up your data and apps, move the backup to a computer....and try a factory reset. Or flashing the firmware again with mfastboot.

4.4.2 is fine, not sure about your issues...but most are happy with 4.4.2. Your issues are likely app related.

Good luck! ;)
[Moto X Q&A] dray_jr:
I would recommend downloading the SBF package for your phone and flashing your phone to complete stock and then see how it works if you still want to downgrade after that you'll have to download a 4.4 SPF package and you're not to bypass the bootloader so you wouldn't just installed data system recovery and think that's it but like this previously said if you accidentally hit the OTA to update you could break your phone. sounds like your 4.4.2 install was corrupted. so I would download the 4.4.2 SBF package and do a complete reinstall
[Moto X Q&A] r.storm85:
Is this phone different as you can't just flash a 4.4 or 4.3 ROM? Auto downgrade?
[Moto X Q&A] :
Downgrading from 4.4.2 can lead to a brick. There's supposedly a very careful way to do it....but anything can go wrong. Not worth the risk IMHO.
[Moto X Q&A] tcrews:
Yes in that the bootloader doesn't allow itself to be flashed with an older version, signed or not. Trying to downgrade the bootloader can result in an unusable device.

You can flash the bootloader with a current or newer version but not an older version....locked or unlocked, it doesn't make a difference.
[Moto X Q&A] r.storm85:
So I'm use to an evo4g and I could flash any ROM once I was rooted with s-off and recovery installed. It wouldn't mess with the boot loader at all. So this phone every ROM comes with a certain boot loader??
[Moto X Q&A] :
Doesn't matter about ROMs. They have nothing to do with the boot loader. And they don't flash boot loaders. But they made the 4.4.2 boot loader so it can't be downgraded. Why...who knows. But they did. Roms make no difference.
[Moto X Q&A] r.storm85:
Right so he can't flash a ROM with a 4.4 or 4.3 base? Why would you need to downgrade the boot loader if your rooted and unlocked on 4.4.2 already?
[Moto X Q&A] :
The OP hasn't returned. So I assume he resolved his issues.

I don't know what happens trying to flash an older android version custom ROM actually. An error i would think....or hope anyway. On a nexus you get an error about the boot loader version...I think. But I've never seen it, cause on a nexus you can manually flash any boot loader you want. Older or newer.

I never flashed "ROMs" on my moto x. Just stock with xposed. Custom ROMs have issues, and no moto features.

The x really isn't a "flashing" phone. Definitely nothing like a nexus.
[Moto X Q&A] r.storm85:
Ya I jus remember on my evo I could flash back and forth between a 2.2, 2.3, cm6 whatever was available and it didn't matter. Like instead of taking a ota for 4.4.2 on my nexus 7 from 4.3 I jus found a stock rooted 4.4.2 ROM and flashed it. No need for ota or downgrades. And I have nandroids of 4.3 if I wanted to downgrade. Just trying to get a understanding of the ins and outs if this phone before and if I venture into rooting ya know