yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Necroclysm:
I am trying to update from the previous rooted version I had(MJ4 or MI4, don't remember now) that was a no-Knox root.

I am using this(http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51674858&postcount=1586) guide to do it, and I flashed to stock NAB just fine and everything works fine.

I put the zips for the updates on the sdcard, and even renamed the first one to update.zip.

However, rebooting into the stock recovery and trying to apply an update from external storage like usual, just gives me E:failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory) at the bottom, and the list up top where the folder tree/files should be is blank(just the standard ../ is there).

I tried looking all over, and so far the only thing I have seen is someone asking about this problem on a Note 3 and being told they need a physical SD card.

It has been awhile since I rooted this one and my previous phone, but as far as I can remember it should work fine with the "fake" sd card that the Note 3 and several others use. I am pretty sure I had to apply updates for my previous roots through this same method and I do not own an sdcard at all.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Epix4G:
The update can only be done from external there is no choice for internal. ..... just flash the nab tar and wipe data in stock recovery until you get official status then let it ota and then reroot with cf auto root

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] micmars:
Or flash the NC5 tar or one-click. Both are in the dev forum.

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[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f33d_me_plz:
Hello community,

I am a rookie in the subject of kernels/roms and I would love to have some precious help from any1 that knows even the smallest of information. I recently installed CM kernel and CM nightly 0422. The thing is, I read in many forums (in here as well) that there is a kernel that can boost battery life to its max, Franco Kernel. But I also read that it is somehow incompatible with CM 10+ and causes bootloop if you install it with CM already in phone. What I can't understand is why can't I just simply replace CM kernel (like stock kernel was replaced by CM kernel) by Franco Kernel? What is the fact that I am missing?

ALL (and I mean ALL) help will be highly appreaciated, thanks for your time :)

T.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
first off.. there is no magic pill to give your phone for battery life. battery life mostly depends on your personal usage, your personal setup, your apps used, and most importantly the quality of your phone/data connection. everything else is minor for battery life, including kernels.

cm uses CAF as its base now, they went away from aosp(like most kernels here). so everything that is aosp based is not compatible with cm anymore. franco kernel is aosp based(most kernels are). there are a few kernels that are CAF based built just for cm and cm based roms.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f33d_me_plz:
Thanks for your time and your answer:)

First of all, I know for myself that there is no magic pill about battery life, I just read in too many threads that FK added a good portion of battery life (with same use of phone like when it had CM) ! Moreover it allows you to overclock (my) Nexus5 beyond 2.2GHz, something that CM doesn't allow you too (I know that overclocking kills battery, I just want to test something). What I don't understand is how can FK mess up with CM when both are different kernels and by installing FK over CM means that FK replaces CM. There is no CM in the end, only FK. Or not...? :) What have I understood wrong?

Thanks again :D
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
yes, franco would replace cm kernel if all worked right. but what you are doing is replacing cm kernel with franco kernel, but cm rom stays on your phone. franco kernel is incompatible with cm rom. since franco is aosp and cm is caf, your phone would never boot up all the way.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f33d_me_plz:
So, if I am getting your point right, since one is aosp and the other is caf THAT is the reason why CM doesn't uninstall and will exist together with franco? Is there a way to permanently delete CM in order to install franco? Maybe to go back to stock kernel then install FK?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
its not about the kernel, its about the rom. they are different things. when you flash a kernel(any), it replaces the kernel thats on your phone(kernels come with roms, cm kernel with cm rom). cm rom includes cm kernel, both are built from caf source. franco kernel is aosp, it is not compatible with cm rom. it has nothing to do with cm kernel, it replaces cm kernel when flashed. but you will never boot up your phone because it isnt compatible with cm rom.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f33d_me_plz:
ok, finally I got it, thanks to you:D Last question... is there a way to get FK now or am I just locked to caf due to CM "for life"? which way (if there is any at all) in your opinion is the best way to go from CM to FK? maybe go back to stock rom/kernel then flash FK? Will this work?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
no, they arent compatible at all. you can not use franco kernel with any cm based roms. you can change roms and use franco kernel with it, any aosp rom or even the stock rom. but cm isnt compatible at all with franko kernel.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f33d_me_plz:
Thanks man !! :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdrc45:
If your looking for a good CAF kernel to run with a PAC or CM based ROM. I'd recommend the ElementalX CAF kernel. It's very stable, rich features, great performance and great battery life. Make sure to read the OP for directions and if you decide to try it out download the ElementalX R38 version with the aromma installer (not the express version) As with running any new kernel run it for a few days minimum to allow for it by on settle in.

There is another option for you to explore too - http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/development/cm11-users-heres-how-aospnon-caf-t2626961

This allows you to run a script that will basically De-CAF your rom and allow you to run a AOSP kernel on CM11ROMs.. Be sure to read the OP. It works with many CM11 and CM based ROMs, but not on all the newest versions. Definitely worth checking out.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f33d_me_plz:
Thanks for your interest and time! I will sure check both your ROM and the De-CAF script soon and post my opinion/experience ! For newbies like me that are reading this post, here is a quite enbrightening thread about CAF and qualcomm processors (although it's Reddit, it's quite explanatory).

Peace!

T.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f33d_me_plz:
Sorry, I forgot to paste the link :) cheers ! http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1rt9md/eli5_what_is_caf_why_is_cm_going_caf_affects_the/
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
​

VanirAOSP is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 4.4 (KITKAT), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

VanirAOSP is an aftermarket firmware Like CyanogenMod with add functionalities . We are dedicated to fast, stable, and feature-filled roms, honesty and communication with our users, and openness with our code. We like frequent builds, with the very latest and greatest hardware support and fixes. We strive to not only provide you with the best rom we can build, but also to give back to the Android community and our fellow developers. For us, this is about creating something we can be proud of and hope you will enjoy.

What to expect

This is not a McCopy ROM. What goes into our build is well thought-out and not a bunch of stuff duck taped together because we could.

Maximum optimization. We do our research. We test hard. We build -fstrict -O3 globally and include a massive array of code optimizations and memory leak fixes that we write ourselves and eventually submit to AOSP or Linaro.

Originality in our source. We generate a lot of new commits being features or general code improvements. We are open source to share and improve the community but we also try to make sure we offer a unique experience.

Aesthetics.. hopefully in your opinion :P

FEATUREs

Stock mode - ability revert to stock AOSP code with the exception of a few custom features we chose to keep active

Enhanced performance.. longer uptime with less slowdown

Custom written CRON and init.d.

UI and graphics improvements

Custom navbar, navring, and hardware key features

Improved notification handling (active display & halo are in review also)

Usability improvements like power reboot menu and sound

Animation control

Improved Vanir keyboard

CM's profiles & quicksettings

Additional quicksetting tiles

Immersive mode

Statusbar mods

Clock & battery mods

Lockscreen blur and other mods

Soon to come: Quick cam and flash notifications

Busybox, embedded root, init.d, cron etc

BUGs

Same as in CM. Remember to flash the graphical glitches patch after the ROM.

DOWNLOAD

downloads.team-simplicit.com or VanirAOSP

SOURCEs

VanirAOSP

Device

Kernel

CREDITs

varunchitre15

jerpelea

vishal_android_freak

Vanir team

XDA:DevDB Information

VanirAOSP for the Sony Xperia L, ROM for the Sony Xperia L

Contributors

Olivier

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Based On: VanirAOSP

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2014-05-09

Last Updated 2014-06-23
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
Changelog

CHANGELOG

15/05/2014: Fixed recovery ramdisk + other bugfixes https://github.com/olivieer/device_sony_taoshan/commits

09/05/2014: Initial release
[Sony Xperia L] srcharged:
Screens?
[Sony Xperia L] Mayoz:
download link doesn't works....
[Sony Xperia L] basuraunak:
Downloading Now!!

Great Work!!!

Never knew it was coming soo soon!! :good::good::good::good:

---------- Post added at 10:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:37 PM ----------

For me they work download starts just on clicking them!
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
They are in the OP (DevDB).

Liar. I have uploaded it to my server... ;)
[Sony Xperia L] Mayoz:
It's work now...thanks!!
[Sony Xperia L] Animesh2454:
this is just awesome ...we all from XPERIA L Community Salute you and all Developer TEAM
[Sony Xperia L] vishal_android freak:
Way to go [MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION] :D Waiting for some PAC Kind action before guys who don't even own the device bring it up :/ coming to the point, nice work and keep this rocking ;)
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
My PAC bringup for the taoshan has already been merged, there are just a few patches to be pushed. :D

Oh and thanks for you kind words. :)
[Sony Xperia L] basuraunak:
Oh......Another damn great news just has been leaked ;)

PAC..PAC!!
[Sony Xperia L] vishal_android freak:
Glad to hear that. I saw "some" guys trying to be the official maintainer of it on PAC gerrit. Chuck it. This is Vanir. Will let u know if i found anything wrong. :) :thumbsup:
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Thank you so much

Xperia L flying with many roms and many futures

i will try rom soon
[Sony Xperia L] Shivam Kuchhal:
Great job mate!!

Way to go!! :D
[Sony Xperia L] david pro:
Oh, Damn now we are also getting PAC ROM!!!!:good::good::good:

Awesome!
[Sony Xperia L] freakzapster:
buddy made my day vanir rom ??? I cant believe it

thanks mate

---------- Post added at 07:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:36 AM ----------

Buddy some problems which i noticed after flashing

first of all no recovery in the kernel included in zip

second when i add immersive mode from status bar it gives setting fc and it also disables entry into tiles and layouts option from status bar

then bootanimation takes very long time for one second i thought rom is not booting
[Sony Xperia L] hafizimtiaz:
I cannot seem to make it work. This is what I did:

1. Unlock my bootloader

2. Flashed the boot.img from Phantom Kernel v7 (TWRP 2.7.0.0)

3. System successfully turned on

4. Tried to flash the Vanir zip from TWRP, but it shows error.

5. So I flashed the boot.img from inside the Vanir zip

6. Now the device won't start in recovery, let alone in system.

Please let me know what to do.

---------- Post added at 09:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 AM ----------

OK, I did it. Here's the complete steps:

1. Unlock bootloader

2. Flash boot.img of Phantom kernel JB v7

3. Start up the system, if everything is fine proceed to next steps.

4. Turn off and flash boot.img from CM11 BETA2 by varun.chitre15

5. Reboot in recovery and do a complete wipe

6. Flash Vanir zip, Gapps and graphical fix

7. Reboot, first boot takes long.
[Sony Xperia L] eddiebigmouth:
Is the camera quality on this rom better than cm11 beta 2?
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
I'll try to fix that ASAP.

I don't think so.
[Sony Xperia L] Raj joshi:
Are you continuing SlimKat Project? [MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
Yep.

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[Sony Xperia L] pepen9:
How to go to recovery?
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
You can't, it's broken in this build. Until the next build comes, you can "fix" that by flashing the CM11 boot.img in the meantime.
[Sony Xperia L] pepen9:
:good:

Thanks [MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia L] signashoes007:
can i flash this using Phantom Kernel's CWM??

sorry for this noob question.. :(
[Sony Xperia L] DsvCdsSoftware:
Better extract CM11 boot.img and flash it with flashtool, after this flash the ROM ;)
[Sony Xperia L] signashoes007:
Flash also the ROM thru flashtool software??

I tried it flashing thru CWM, but it was stucked on black screen..
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
Update!

Some bugs such as recovery not working are now fixed. Updated the OP. :)
[Sony Xperia L] freakzapster:
Buddy there is one bug

In status bar when i select emmersive mode system ui gives fc and thereafter i can't go in tiles and layout option from stats bar,

https://copy.com/zd9lnC0g2aU7e0p

Here is Logcat fire the same

Sent From My Xperia L
[Sony Xperia L] Crytech:
[MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION] has vanir team merged latest cm theme engine into this Rom yet?
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
I don't think so. But you can still check their Github account (or look if it's in my build).

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[Sony Xperia L] touseefiqbal:
will give it a try
[Sony Xperia L] Kaleknuppel:
Me too, let u know in a bit
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
Update :)

EDIT: Do you guys want official support/nightlies? Talked to DHO from the Vanir Team and he told me the following:

It has already been merged, you guys now just need to show some interest. ;)

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[Sony Xperia L] dante.:
Bravo!

Rly looking forward to see official nightlies for XL, i consider Vanir to be one of the smoothest and fastest ROM-s for our device :)
[Sony Xperia L] DHO:
yep :good:
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Great rom

i will use after new android version release

maybe 5.0

Thanks a lot
[Sony Xperia L] coderzs:
[MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION] can you please update android_device_sony_taoshan to upstream with freexperia please

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[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
My tree contains all essential changes, stuff that was pushed recently isn't that relevant IMHO. Also, many of those changes were already present in my fork before.

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[Sony Xperia L] helo123:
Yes that would be great to have official nightlies thanks
[Sony Xperia L] adil089:
Yes it would be brilliant to gave official nightlys. Thank you.
[Sony Xperia L] Mayoz:
when open "more" under device setting got FC...

'
[Sony Xperia L] helo123:
Me 2
[Sony Xperia L] romulopcdo:
Microphone distortion

Hey buddy, your microphone is distortion in calls this ROM? This problem is present in CM 11, I wonder if it is also in this version! Thanks and it's nice to have other options for custom roms!
[Sony Xperia L] coolhz:
[MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION] I would too like to have official nightlies , Thank You ?
[Sony Xperia L] FantasticalX:
No update?
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
[MENTION=2633294]DHO[/MENTION] said he'd be building every now and then. So there will be updates.

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[Sony Xperia L] DHO:
The more everyone downloads the more common the nightlies.

No plans to with draw support, but nightlies might become weeklies on some devices.... But if users jump on, then move back to nightlies :)
[Sony Xperia L] Gregorypac:
Help me ?

????
[Sony Xperia L] nspawar:
Hey buddy....

I like this rom too much specially latest updated version. 19112014..i tried allmost every custom rom, but prefer to stay on this...everything works fine...no low vol bug...smoothness is really good as compare to cm, ls rom...and main reason is here no lockscreen bug, that currently having almost all custom rom..

I just want say...in next update can u provide following things...i want this...

1. Dyanamic status and nav bar

2. Inbuilt file manager

3. Data traffic moniter means internet speed meter

4. Call in background UI...

I m really appreciates u...thanks for making sach a beautifull rom..
[Sony Xperia L] nspawar:
Can anyone tell me whats new in the latest update 241114 ?

Provide me changelog...
[Sony Xperia L] nspawar:
Is their any one who will give answer my question or their is no any one is responsible for Vanir rom thread?
[Sony Xperia L] Olivier:
You can check the code for any changes. :)
[Sony Xperia L] nspawar:
Thanx for replying me....but i didn't get any remarkable changes in new nightly update...and is their any chances for dsb,navbar,file manager,and data traffic moniter in upcoming update?
[Sony Xperia L] Steve Mc. Gregory:
Best kk rom <3
[Sony Xperia L] thedemon786:
howcome? o.O
[Sony Xperia L] Steve Mc. Gregory:
What do you mean :D
[Sony Xperia L] sutt2m:
Your rom sucks

Your rom sucks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tukulll:
hi all.

anyone who's experienced taking apart this device, please take a look pic attached :

i have no idea how the very thin black rubber ( or is it not rubber?) inside the top hole torn apart.

i suppose that hole is the secondary mic, right?

now, with the torn black rubber inside, will it lose the waterproof function? clearly, i don't want to test it by splashing water in it now.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Not the best photo, but it looks like you've "punctuated " the membrane.. probably... Again, pretty bad photo.

Sent from my Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
its hard to see with that image. It should look like a grey mesh, not a black rubber. Its a semipermeable membrane that stops the water, not a water tight rubber.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] atrix2:
I think yes,because mine was sealed with a grey 'thing'
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronSnake39:
My Nexus 4 not charging and as you can see the temperature is very high, what i can do, does this mean my battery is DEAD?

Please Help
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EsOo250:
me toooooo
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] favaroooo:
Are you using wall adapter? Have you tried with USB cable and PC? Have you already tried to unplug \ plug the cable?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronSnake39:
No I am using USB Cable and charging it through usb, i am having this problem since yesterday, i tried several things, like changing the charger, even changing the usb cable, nothing happened.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] favaroooo:
PC recognise the phone?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronSnake39:
yes, it works very well, the problem is not charging thats it
[General Topics] ajka_dx:
Hi,

I bought an XDA II from O2 in the UK a couple of years ago. Until recently it has all been working fine, keeping up with my needs. In April I went to Spain for four months, leaving my PC, PDA etc behind. When I got back the XDA was dead, I charged it up. I the first problem was that the backlight wasn't working. I still managed to boot up Windows and configure it all again. Still no backlight. I tried changing all sorts of settings inside the PDA to no end. After rebooting the PDA it gets stuck on the O2 first screen when the device loads. Now the only way to get into Windows is giving it a hard reboot, but that gets me nowhere.

This morning I went to the O2 website and got the latest ROM upgrade. The whole process went smoothly, but no backlight. After rebooting the device after the install it got stuck on the O2 intro screen.

I had tried using the camara after the first charge, that gave a hardware error message.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

AJKA
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigglescat5:
Hi

I'm trying to unlock my Bootloader So I Can Use My SmartWatch2 (Install Custom ROM with 4.0<) When I Use The Service Menu It Says It Cannot Be Unlocked Is There Any Way To Unlock The Bootloader, Testpoint Dosen't Seem To Work

In Case You Need It Here Is Testpoint Log:

Welcome to S1 tool.

That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.

DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE

REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE

ATTACH TESTPOINT

PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE

PROCESSING ...

REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"

qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start.

Elapsed:18 secs.

DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE

REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE

ATTACH TESTPOINT

PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE

PROCESSING ...

REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"

qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start.

Elapsed:22 secs.

Thanks In Advance!

P.S I HAVE Googled This
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popthosegaskets:
Nope. As long at it says "Bootloader Unlock: No" you cannot unlock it at all regardless of the method used.

僕のINO2から送られてきた
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Someguyfromhell:
Actually, test point method works for such phones, if they are manufactured before 12W11. If it is later (check under the battery), then you are pretty much stuck there.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] wilbr:
Hi,

I installed the Null Rom the other day, and, so far, everything is great, but when I went to update the Xposed Framework & when I try to update a module, I get stuck. I can download the modules, but after I click Install, a new window opens up. Here, I go to click on "Next," and it does nothing. The Next button will turn blue, but nothing happens, it just stays there. Is there a way around this?

Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] 123421342:
Why do they get it and we don't? This is so frustrating.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Div033:
Nor does the S5... Or the Z2... Or the Find 7...

I think the question we should be asking is why did every other manufacturer decline the functionality?

My guess is that it either isn't too great with battery or the keyword HAS to be "Hello Snapdragon" which didn't fly with them.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] 123421342:
Doesn't Samsung have hi galaxy that uses this feature? Battery life or not I don't like how they take away choices
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Div033:
You're right! I wasn't aware the GS5 had that. Indeed they're most likely using the chipset feature.

But this raises another question, why didn't one plus customize their keyword? "Hello Snapdragon" is kind of a mouthful. I guess it doesn't really matter.

I can't help but wonder if this functionality can be hacked in. I'd think it would be easier on a AOSP based ROM.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] ReyStunner:
This is a positive feature that people want?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] russellvone:
want or not...

everybody loves having the choice ;)
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Morocotopo0301:
You can get it if you side load Google launcher and it works flawlessly
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Div033:
*if the screen is on

The functionality we're talking about is when the screen is off too.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] haitu:
There is an app that does this but it's a battery killer I think. I do wish m8 had always listening on though.