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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Alarand:
The gist was that because odin cant flash the tmobile rom, cause of the locked bootloader, maybe samsungs system for flashing a phone would be capable of bypassing the bootloader lock seen as having complications when trying to fix someone's phone in store wouldn't be good for business.

Plenty of people switch GSM carriers and I feel as though samsung would have the foresight to anticipate people wanting to do this.

Nothing I asked of the rep is against the rules of warranty or otherwise and thats the point. It's samsung's official firmware and according to him the bootloader lock was completely designed based on carrier specifications, so if I sim unlocked, put in a tmobile sim and got them to flash the rom, maybe it would update the status of the bootloader somehow.

This was just a shot in the dark considering there's no other way I can assist anyone here, I probably won't post again lol.

I don't think samsung cares on their own behalf, given almost all the models are unlocked. I get the feeling they got some extra $$ from att and verizon to secure the phones and releasing an unlock would compromise att/verizons investment.

Maybe next time read what I wrote bro, I know samsung has no respect for their customers, you really didn't have to articulate that 7 different ways.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dan122686:
Then what we're you trying to accomplish with your post? Something that everyone already knows? That the three major carriers all have locked their bootloaders or that you wanted to try and manipulate the system and get yours flashed. I see no relevance in this post. You made it seem like some brilliant original idea is all. Whe all you are doing is bashing the carriers, but apatently you don't understand this concept. Samsuno doesn't control what happens to the devices when they are distributed to the carriers. That is exactly why carriers like T-Mobile or US Cellular have certain features that the others do not. Or maybe I read your post wrong and you're some kind of technological genius.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Alarand:
Read the title of the thread. This is little more than wishful thinking, all I'm capable of

Sorry, I'm really not trying to offend anyone here, you included. I'll be the first to admit I have no clue what I'm talking about when it comes to developing exploits or understanding the specific mechanism of the S5 bootloader.

If samsung "officially" could flash the tmobile rom, it occurred to me this might at least be a route worth exploring, considering this is the third rep that has told me they could flash the firmware at mother******* best buy.

The reason i asked that question specifically at the end of the chat was because the last rep I spoke to specifically told me to take my phone to best buy so they could flash the rom, but I was doubtful she understood what I meant. These are live chats and I don't doubt they have no idea what they're talking about but it's what they said, multiple times.

And as for manipulating the system lol. I literally could not care less about breaking samsung's moral code. I'd screw over the ses people 1000 times if it meant I was closer to unlocking this phone.

Have a nice day
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dan122686:
The moral and ethical standards have nothing to do with you trying to flash firmware from the tools in the SES. It just can't be done. You didn't offend me I just don't want to see someone think they can get passed the issues that have been discussed on the various AT&T S5 and Verizon forums. It can't be done. Marlin lied have a good day
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dibeachdude:
Dan,

You're "The Man", as in, "Pushed around by The Man", or "My bootloader is locked by The Man". Being a Samsung rep makes you The Man. I don't exactly why, but I think it's a little funny to see your post here. Please know, there is no disrespect intended. I am just sharing my odd sense of humour.

From here on, whenever I read one of your posts, you will forever be Dan "The Man".
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dan122686:
Rather than "the man" how about Heizenberg. That has a better ring to it, you are definitely the I give up. Your witty retorts are just too much for me go handle being a mentally unstable individual. (White Flag sways in the air with a Samsung logo stiched in it.)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Russ77:
gents, we all need to step back and look at this through a less narrow minded perspective... I'll add the disclaimer that I do NOT work for ATT, Samsung, or any other mobile device related company.

the carriers have specified that the bootloaders be locked, not Samsung. Samsung complies, because quite simply, they get to fulfill a HUGE order and not have to deal with warranty and support issues.

the warranty and support is why these devices are locked. we are the minority here, the small fraction of a percentage of customers. if these devices were easily modified, would the general public k ow why your new s5 sometimes rebooted? why sometimes not all features worked as intended? why panorama mode on your phones camera may not work right? no, all they would know is your shiny new ATT Samsung S5 wasn't as good as their iPhone 5s. its about carrier reputation, manufacturer reputation, and user experience.

that is all best maintained by limiting the amount of damage a user can do to their phone. we here on XDA aren't the offenders, the idiots who half assedly root their phones and brick/ruin/otherwise F them up are.

its like the automotive industry, you can't go and reflash your car's ecu without losing support and warranty. why? because the guy tuning your car with a laptop on a back road ISNT as good as an engineering department of a automobile manufacturer.

do our developers do a great job here? yes. do they develop MANY new unique features that end up on future devices? yes. do we all accept the developmental nature that goes along with anything we take away from this site? we do.

the users who aren't on here however, that dabble where they shouldn't, are the problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] scott14719:
All true but I would say the locked bootloaders are also geared towards greater overall phone security so Samsung can obtain more business and Government contracts. KNOX is only part of the solution. It allows companies to set up "secure" sandboxes to run proprietary company apps and information on but KNOX would not be fully functional without a locked bootloader. T-Mobile's phones have KNOX, but can be modded by anyone that has moderate knowledge. AT&T and Verizon add the locked bootloader and that isn't possible. So simply having KNOX isn't enough for businesses and Government agencies. The carriers might request that the bootloaders are locked, but Samsung isn't trying to change their minds about it.

I would also say that, unfortunately, many of the people on XDA are the problem. They don't read and learn about their device and what they should do before they try to do things. Maybe it's laziness, maybe it's a sense of entitlement, maybe it's ignorance...who knows, but those are the people that are the problem. Don't get me wrong, many of the XDA members do things the correct way and make this a great place, but the more popular a phone is the more people you will get that try and ruin it for everyone else. No one is born knowing this information but everyone has a responsibility to take the time to read and learn about it if they want to do anything to their phone. Not knowing how to do something at XDA should never be an excuse unless you are literally the first one or two to try it. It's always funny to read about how "someone doesn't have the time" to read about what they need to do. As if their time is more important than the time of people that do read or the Developers that provide the information. If you don't have the time to read about how to do it...you simply don't need to be doing it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Russ77:
this is true. KNOX has allowed Samsung to compete in the enterprise exchange smartphone market, historically dominated by blackberry then apple.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Kael ruch:
It's their device if anyone could unlock the bootloader I'd put my money on samsung
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaladhjin:
So I just got an s5 today.. & I realize I will be flamed to ash for asking.. but I'm not really asking as much as I'm suggesting a sticky be made..

What's the status on even root only for this Verizon s5 ?

As much as I'd appreciate "there isn't one yet"

I'm just trying to call for a sticky.. something to the effect of "Status of rooting the Verizon s5"

I'm also aware it won't stop everyone from making threads with need r00tz plz halp !?!?!?!?!?!?!

Just sayin'.. it'd be a step in the right direction though..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erw38:
If you searched, you might find what you are looking for! :cowboy:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2714140
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quantumalpha:
Perhaps you're looking for this thread:

Status on Root/Custom Recovery/Bootloader

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2714140

that was created the day the phone was released for sale.

Please search a little more next time.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guadalupeohara:
The bounty thread can be found at the link below!..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2728051
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dennisg34:
The only reason you would be flamed for asking this is because XDA hidden (but not really) guidelines are read, read, search, read, search, search, read some more, search again (etc) before posting something as obvious as this.

Not trying to bust your balls bud, but you should know that as soon as any phone comes out (especially Verizon) there's a Root thread somewhere, usually almost always in General.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PinkPet256@yahoo.com:
good to know.:o
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guadalupeohara:
Thanks:good:
[HTC One X] Dasherman:
Could someone delete this? I don't know how.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] southpaw2:
Hello, would anyone have a link to download fido visual voice mail app? It's not in google play anymore. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] TLS2000:
Rogers has officially discontinued support for the Visual Voice Mail apps on Android, which is why they've removed it. I'd send you the Fido one if I had it, but I've got the Rogers one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] southpaw2:
Yes i know but if you were signed up before at certain time you can use the app, so im looking for a download link.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] mmilani:
Did you ever find this?

Here is a link I found but it is for version 1.3.3 it works.

http://www.apkcraft.com/download/com.fido.vvm/

Does anyone have a link to newer versions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] southpaw2:
I spoke to fido and they said they are not using visual voice mail with android.

Im guessing it is only with I phone.

Idon't know if that's the truth or not, if you read their forums there is a lot of problems with the visual voice mail.

I will give it a try, thanks.
[Xolo Q1000] remzej:
Screenshots & Benchmarks
[Xolo Q1000] remzej:
Updates

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[Xolo Q1000] remzej:
ADD-ONS

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[Xolo Q1000] remzej:
FAQS

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[Xolo Q1000] hotchapmanu:
waiting for it......
[Xolo Q1000] xWynx:
waiting.. :)
[Xolo Q1000] hotchapmanu:
still waiting....

getting late??? waiting for it...:mad:
[Xolo Q1000] remzej:
Sorry guys for keeping you waiting. We're experiencing network problem and power interuption. I hope upload will finish this morning. Thanks!

I'm currently working on the Z2 camera add-ons for our device.
[Xolo Q1000] xWynx:
sir can you make a flashable zip for the cam addon update? so big if i redownload the whole rom thanks

---------- Post added at 07:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:49 AM ----------

so far good. but it seems i cant find the file manager from app drawer and also cant access engineer mode
[Xolo Q1000] hotchapmanu:
Hope the download link will be uploaded soon...
[Xolo Q1000] dhikunthea:
Where's the link? I was waiting from yesterday and still no link..

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Xolo Q1000] hotchapmanu:
KITKAT update for xolo q1000 Opus....

****....They gave Kitkat update for Xolo Q1000 Opus

http://www.xolo.in/xolocare/software-update

Why not giving for Q1000.

Thanks for the devs like you for giving Kitkat like OS:laugh:
[Xolo Q1000] remzej:
Sorry for keeping you guys waiting i was already uploading the ROM and the camera addons but we are experiencing power interruption / rotating brown out here in our city every 3 or 4 hours everyday. My upload does not complete but i now reuploading it again. We don't have fast enough internet connection here in our home.
[Xolo Q1000] xWynx:
cant wait :D
[Xolo Q1000] jaskiratsingh:
This really sucks...
[Xolo Q1000] remzej:
Full ROM and Z2 Camera addons already posted guys. Thanks!
[Xolo Q1000] hugokaka:
Please add e-mail Exchange !
[Xolo Q1000] remzej:
Yeah i also noticed it has no email app. i will ask bgos10 to include it in his OTA update. But you can install SemcEmail.apk as normal apk. Download it HERE Installing it will enable the Exchange ActiveSync
[Xolo Q1000] dhikunthea:
I cant download remzej.. I got this error message from drive..
[Moto G General] K3VYNC:
Yet another Moto G omfg:

http://www.lojaoficialmotorola.com....19330752/moto-getrade;-edicao-limitada-brasil

(Website in brazilian portuguese)
[Moto G General] Semseddin:
I want to get the rear cover on the left. Are those sold seperately?

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[Moto G General] BaghiXDA:
Lol that's just a custom backcover. I can slap one myself and call it Moto G Baghi Edition. :D
[Moto G General] Quimerinha:
They said on the Motorola Brasil FB page that they won't sell it seperately. But i bet there will be people who will buy it and sell the rear cover - Just the way they're doing with the ones on Colors Edition.
[Nexus 4 General] vickpick:
As you all know, a lot of what decreases your battery life over time is battery memory. Some apps pretend to fix that and some might actually help a little. Here's what you can do to fix it.

Use your phone until it turns off. Press power + volume down. Leave phone on until it dies. Charge it. Turn it back on and enjoy the 30 minutes SOT (for most people) of extra battery life.

If you have used the phone for a year without ever truly reaching the end of your battery life, your phone will stay on for 30 minutes to an hour. For me it stayed on for about 1.5 hours. My wife's phone stayed on for 1 hour and my brother's stayed on for 1.5 hours as well. I usually charged every other day but by the 5 PM of the second day I'd be around 10% and charging it as soon as I got home. If there was traffic, I have to charge it in the car. Most of my usage is not Screen On Time. I use maps with audio (bluetoothed to car without screen on) and music. Also music around when I'm running, and the normal texting, emailing, web browsing.

After doing this I get to about 10 PM of the second day before hitting 10% which is exactly what I wanted.

NOTE: You will get a blinking red light while charging afterward for about 2 minutes. Don't freak out. That's because it's a safety period when phone won't turn on to make sure enough charge is on the battery to complete a turn on cycle.

Hope if works for ya'll.
[Nexus 4 General] mymeatb18:
Well I generally heard its better to keep li ion batteries charged up as much as possible. Obviously doesn't mean charging in short bursts in between full charges. Just might want to put a little disclaimer saying your not responsible for anyone's phone when they get the red light of death.
[Nexus 4 General] vickpick:
I put a note down there. It's not a red light of death. Just a red light saying phone won't be able to turn on until sufficient charge is present.

Nobody really knows if its better to keep it charged or do full cycles. I know, that laptop batteries (from good companies.. like the Thinkpad batteries) last longer if they are allowed to drain close to 5% or so before charging. Also, the Thinkpad battery reset tool that tries to reset the battery KWh as close to factory config as possible works by completely draining a battery and recharging to full.

I did it just to see if it works for phone batteries and amazingly enough, it did.
[Nexus 4 General] mymeatb18:
I know its not the red light of death but its possible to get the solid red if someone doesn't pay attention and phone has turned off long enough.
[Nexus 4 General] Oxious119:
I always thought modern li-ion batteries don't have a memory effect?
[Nexus 4 General] user822:
In general this sounds like a poor idea.

Here is why:

There is actual data that Li-ion batteries suffer a lot if dischared too much.

For example this graph:

(published in Journal Of Computing, Volume 2, Issue 4, April 2010 and can be found in this pdf)

The three lines

-Observed 10°C / 10% DOD (depth of discharge)

-Observed 10°C / 20% DOD

-Observed 10°C / 30% DOD

clearly show that lithium batteries deeper discharged than others under the same conditions suffer from faster loss of capacity with the number of charge cycles.

(On the other side the device can run on less charge cycles when the battery is discharged deeper, so an ideal compromise of DOD and number of needed charge cycles should exist.)

So in this case false calibration of the battery might have been reset, not improving the actual capacity but the one seen as usable by the OS.

Interesting observation. However there are (root) apps to reset the calibration as well.
[Nexus 4 General] Jz Chong:
Mind sharing what root apps that can reset the battery calibration?
[Nexus 4 General] user822:
I used this app, after inserting a new battery.
[Nexus 4 General] Oxious119:
Great article!

On a side note: at work I use cordless drills powered by 18v li-ion batteries. The machine actually stops completely before the battery can drain to zero to avoid a deep discharge.
[Nexus 4 General] dantezinn:
I guess someone from the hellscore staff said this app is a myth.
[Nexus 4 General] user822:
I read some article about that as well. Might as well be that the stats are stored somewhere else, like the battery itself?
[Nexus 4 General] pincher65:
https://plus.google.com/105051985738280261832/posts/FV3LVtdVxPT
[Nexus 4 General] BoneXDA:
There's no such thing as "battery calibration", you turn off your phone and battery stats are zeroed, that's the only "calibration" you'll ever get. Batteries are passive, and lithium-ion technology doesn't like full discharge, so for the love of God don't advertise such practices.
[Nexus 4 General] acejavelin:
What about short, partial charges... Do they have a significant effect on battery life?

For example, I drive delivery and am frequently in and out of my car and need my cell, and I use the GPS, so I am often connecting the phone to the charger for 10-30 minutes, sometimes less, and only for a few percent at a time.
[Nexus 4 General] nowster:
Li ion batteries *do* contain microcontrollers to regulate charge and discharge. Individual cells don't. This is the reason for batteries having more than two terminals.
[Nexus 4 General] PoisonWolf:
Hmm, out of curiosity, do you have any idea why Apple recommends to drain their devices all the way at least once every several months if what you said is indeed the case?
[Nexus 4 General] acejavelin:
I don't know if it makes a difference to the stuff that has already been said, and I am no battery engineer, but doesn't the Nexus 4 use a Lithium Polymer battery (NOT a Lithium Ion)?
[Nexus 4 General] BoneXDA:
There are others recommending this but I don't see the benefits for li-ion batteries. They just don't like completely running out, period.
[Nexus 4 General] vickpick:
Again, as I said, I got the idea from Lenovo's factory battery tool which recommends a battery reset every few months. It shows you the KW-hr at full charge and as weeks go by, that number keeps going down slowly due to partial charges and things like that. When I run the reset tool, it pretty much runs the battery dry and the next time I check the tool again, the KW-hr comes back up closer to factory setting.
[Nexus 4 General] makarale:
Great article, with a good info point. Will try your "idea" and see if it works for me too.
[Nexus 4 General] pincher65:
the controler of the battery of APPLE has a starter which allows to charge strongly discharged battery therefore there is no RLoD.

the data folder of the nexus 4 battery is in the battery controler. when your device will be switched off, having shown 0%, tension of the battery will be ~ 3.2-.3.3 V. the controler of the battery will live on it for a long time. it isn't simpler to carry out instructions of the producer?

excuse for my bad English.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] thegeezer:
anyone know what this is, and where i can get it, ive also heard you can speed up your xda exec, can someone tell me how to do that? :lol:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] vijay555:
Search for ozvga:

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=32217&highlight=ozvga

Speeding up - many different ways, many different threads!

My advice is not to install the phone skin, that makes a big difference. Read the VJBigPhone thread and many others for tips.

V
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArmStrongDickPunch:
Hello I need help I wanted to get the note 3/s5 weather widget on my Note 2 but the one I flashed doesn't look correct and I want to go back to the stock note 2 widget

I'm just wondering if anyone can provide a zip for the stock note 2 widget or a zip to get the note 3 weather widget from n3bula 3.2 (bc 3.6 doesn't have it)

I'm on stock 4.3 root with safestrap recovery running n3bula 3.7

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArmStrongDickPunch:
OK so I tried just wiping cache and dalvik cache and just re flashing the n3bula 3.6 rom since it has the stock note 2 widget and it's back but when I put the widget on my home screen it says error loading widget. ..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArmStrongDickPunch:
Never mind problem solved sorry for any inconvenience just had to factory rest and re flash the rom fixed the problem my bad lol
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] archa1c:
I'd like to push some XBMC repository zips to my Fire TV without the hassle of installing ES File Explorer and pulling the zips from the pc.

Is this possible via ADB?

I've been using ADB to sideload apps.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] archa1c:
After a bit more searching I found my answer.

It's quite simple.

If you're already accustomed to connecting to your FIre TV over ADB, to push a file to a directory on the Fire TV, the command syntax is as follows:

[INDENT][/INDENT][B]adb push <local pc path to file> <destination path on fire tv>[/B]

For example, I wanted to push an XBMC repository zip to the /sdcard/download folder on my fire TV for ease of installation from within XBMC.

The zip archive is named "repositories_installer.zip" and it exists in the following directory on my PC: C:\Android\FireTV\

To do so, my command was:

[INDENT][/INDENT][B]adb push C:\Android\FireTV\repositories_installer.zip /sdcard/Download[/B]
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Luxferro:
don't forget you need to do:

adb connect fire_tv_IP_address

beforehand.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2fastkuztoms:
You can push xbmc xml for control remap like that, also you can use "adb pull" command instead of push to retrieve files from it.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpage101:
I also noticed sometimes I cannot connect like this if I am in an app like XBMC. I must close the app before it will connect. Not sure why, just mentioning in case this scenario applies to anyone.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2fastkuztoms:
just a tip, i was able to sideload apps directly from my phone to the ftv, using android terminal emulator app, so probable file push should work.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsdlsdlsdlsd:
If your goal was to install XBMC repos, why not just put the files on a SMB/NFS share and access from within XBMC?