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[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dooger:
No matter what ROM I load, my green-lens Defy gets stuck on the Moto logo and recovery is no longer accessible, requiring a full SBF to restore. I've tried starting with US TMo 2.1 as well as CEE 2.2.2, and after loading the SBF, I root with either SuperOneClick v2.3.1, or Framaroot, then install 2ndInit 2.3, and then disable USB debug. Up to this point, everything works great and CWM is fully accessible on boot. But attempting to load any custom ROM will result in the stuck moto logo and recovery no longer accessible. I've tried all the wipes before and after installing ROMs, including the defy_fullwipe script, and factory reset. Also tried reformatting the SD. Any ideas??? I can't think of what to try next.

This all started when I recently decided to try MS2Ginger5.1, after successfully running CM7.x for years. MS2Ginger refused to install, so I read that TWRP was needed, so I loaded defy_twrp_recovery_2.6.3.0, and retried MS2Ginger5.1. The installation seemed to proceed and complete normally, however, ever since, my Defy gets stuck Moto logo and no recovery access after loading any ROM, including CM7.2.

Thanks for suggestions - this may be the end of the road for my trusty Defy :crying:
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiegoxG:
Since when do you need to install twrp 2.3.6.0 in order to install a gingerbread rom? Install the last version of 2ndinit then install msginger, or if you update to twrp 2.3.6.0 flash a kitkat rom
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dooger:
Right, TWRP is definitely NOT required to install MS2Ginger, it was just a suggestion which worked for somebody else. I did also try installing kitkat from TWRP (Slim 4.4.2.build.4), but same problem, install seemed to complete normally, but after restarting, stuck at the Moto logo and no recovery :(
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiegoxG:
There's something you're doing wrong, your defy is not messed up, maybe if you follow the kitkat guide im the General Section just to try, you can get your phone working
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dooger:
Followed Quarx's KitKat post and Proverbs2's FAQ to a T, for both CM11 and SlimKat, but neither would boot. In both cases, the ROM would install successfully according to TWRP, and the CM11 or Slim recovery screen would load on reboot, but choosing the option to continue booting, the screen just went black and nothing. The good thing, is that upon restart, it was still possible to enter recovery, so I was able to try several ROMs thanks to safewipe, but nothing would boot after installation. Even so, I eventually ended up back at the stuck Moto Logo and had to RSDlite the CEE full SBF. I have flashed a lot of ROMs over the years, so I don't think I'm doing something wrong, but maybe...:confused:

Does starting with a full SBF guarantee there's not some kind of issue with the formatting of /system?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiegoxG:
Have you tried with the nordic sbf? It's quite strange because you can run the stock flash without issues.

I know you already followed the guides and everything, but I'm gonna tell you my steps:

1. Flash sbf with rsdlite (in my case it's a bl7 2.3 miui based, already rooted)

2. Flash twrp recovery 2.6.3.0

3. safewipe.zip

4. Flash CM11, boot, then flash gapps.

Maybe your problem could be because of your sbf, here is the nordic sbf, android 2.2.2

http://depositfiles.org/files/dcjx19kb8

That's all I can help you mate
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dooger:
SOLVED!

OMG, I had just about given up, but the microSD card I was using was at fault. The offending card was a Sandisk Ultra, 16GB HC1. I've been using that Sandisk card in an HD camcorder for months without issue, but for whatever reason the card is not compatible with the Defy during the flashing process. I switched to an 8GB Kingston Class 4, and everything's working again. Anyway, thanks for the suggestions; hopefully this thread will help somebody else. :)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] granazis:
My experience with [4.4.2] SlimKat (jordan) [STABLE 4.0] [Weekly 3.85] [Unofficial]

CHRIS 5-8-14

phone ok-bt ok(reboot to remove sign when closed)-gps no good sensitivity on copilot 9.5-on igo ok-too late to boot(about 3-4 secs)

some problems with sd card not find(0mb) in twrp,sinse works good on phone

and pc(card changed with toshiba 4 gb all ok,before sandisk 8gb,lexar 16 gb,kingstone 8gb not recognised in twrp),depends it from size???- some not often reboots-backup via twrp 90b??????????

waiting for battery response.But is a good rom.

istallation (in my defy mb525)

if you are comming from another rom, From stock rec (pwr +vol down)wipe data factory reset,open RSD LITE V5.6,enter bl mode(pwr+

vol up)

1)flash sbf 2.2.2 VIA RSD LITE V5.6(otherwise you have M or ANDROID

boot loop)

2)root(i used Gingerbreakv1.20)

3)install 2nd init 1.4.2

4)via cwm 2.5 installed with 2nd init flash twrp 2.6.3.0.0

5)wipe data/casche/system

6)flash rom

7)flash gaps(i flashed,minimal_Slim_AIO_gapps.4.4.2.build.4.6)

reboot(too long)

if you have boot loop on M or ANDROID do: From stock rec (pwr +vol down)wipe data factory reset
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] granazis:
[/QUOTE]I have some problems with sd card, not find(0mb) in twrp,sinse works good on phone

and pc(card changed with toshiba 4 gb all ok,before sandisk 8gb,lexar 16 gb,kingstone 8gb not recognised in twrp),i am wondering what is hapening,its the first time that i encounter this problem.I have load a lot of custom roms for years but i didnt found such a problem.This happens with this rom ( [ROM] [4.4.2] SlimKat (jordan) [STABLE 4.0] [Weekly 3.85] [Unofficial]) I had also propblem with backinkup and restore the rom but solved via online Nandroid pro app from play store.Please can anyone help me and explain whats the reason for this problem?(for cards i mean)

I hope to a reply.Thanks

NOTE:my phones,moto g,moto defy,bberry,iphone 4s, sony st15i.
[LG Optimus Me P350] kurdacrunch:
LG Optimus Me P350 is a mid range Android device and also affordable. I own an LG Optimus Me and a few hours back I had to install Custom Recovery on LG Optimus Me P350. I would like to share the same with you. The custom recovery for LG Optimus Me P350 is based on AmonRA-GNM 2.2.1 but I used the same for 2.2.2 and it worked fine. Before you proceed with the steps to flash custom Recovery on LG Optimus Me, make sure you check out my guide on how to root LG Optimus Me P350. The guide has two methods, the first one works when you have not updated the firmware and the second one is for the updated phones.

Please note that custom recovery on an Android phone lets you install custom ROMs and you can also install customized linux kernel. Also, you need to root your phone before you proceed.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zodac01:
I just got a used GT-5830i, and the capacitive buttons don't work, and neither does the bottom of the touchscreen (only the very bottom few rows).

I've used Odin to flash back to stock and that doesn't seem to have helped, so I'm guessing it's a hardware issue.

Is there anything I can do to repair the phone myself?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 5617821:
Its a hardware issue for sure. Better consult the Service Center. Hope I Helped :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zodac01:
I'll give that a go then, thanks. :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gauravcse2010:
Bro you need to change your touch panel for sure. I had this problem like my screen was not responding on the rightmost side vertical strip. I got my touch panel changed and now everything is fine :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amolgosavi:
Change screen digitizer..:)
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] lostangelintx:
I am coming from the LG G2. I love the build quality of the M8. So far, my only ***** is the ability, or lack thereof, to block phone calls.

On the G2, if I went to Settings>Call, there was a call reject setting there. It had a check box to block unavailable numbers, and I could add any number I wanted. I also could use what I called a wildcard to block calls.

For example, I could add 1-800. Then there was an option under that to choose beginning, end, etc.

I could just enter the 1-800 and then choose beginning. So all calls beginning with 1-800 would be blocked. Just add 1-800, 1-877, 1-866, etc and get all the stupid telemarketers who "somehow" got my number to be blocked.

Is the functionality missing on the HTC? I had thought that this was a function of KitKat Android.

Would be nice to have back.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] brianray14:
I have yet to receive my M8, but in the past i've tested out about 20 call blocking apps and found extreme call blocker to be the best one as it blocks the call BEFORE it even hits the device. Also it has options out the wazoo. I know we're not supposed to talk about paid apps here but i've spent a long time testing all those different apps out and if it's not baked into the M8, it'll save you lots of time testing. I'm in no way shape or form affiliated with extreme call blocker, just a long time, satisfied user
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] ShoeSh1ne:
Might actually be a feature when you log into your AT&T account online.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] canecbr600:
Doesn't actually happen before it hits the device, cause if it did there would be no way for call blocker to interact with said incoming call. There is a delay from when call hits device, and actually rings. This is where it intercepts the call. I use Root Call Blocker Pro. Many options also. I have it set to kill the call immediately. It can be setup to send it directlyto voice mail. Let it ring once, kill ect. Also will log, and block texts same way.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] brianray14:
This is true but my phone never rings. It'll actually pick up for a sec and immediately disconnect without using a special ring tone designed to silence first ring. Not quite sure how root call blocker pro works as it may have come out after I discovered extreme call blocker. It also has the same features in that you can block calls and texts alike. Set it to go straight to vm, hang up no voicemail. I'll have to test root call blocker out to see what the similarities and differences are
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] canecbr600:
Exactly. Mine never rings either. Runs as a service, that's why it needs root. My screen never lights up, or anything. Nothing to let u know there was even a call except the log. It kills the call the milisecond it hits the phone, so it never hits the dialer/ringer whatever u wanna call it...
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] brianray14:
That's awesome! I may just make the switch. Thanks for the heads up

Edit: it is worth noting for future readers that extreme call blocker doesn't require root. Just throwing that out there
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jureca:
You can return to S-OFF to S-ON bootloader and a Locket?, completely stock again can my HTC One M8 takes Cid HTC__001, Thanks.

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[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BenPope:
Yes.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jureca:
Can you tell me how or where you do not see it, thanks

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[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BenPope:
Be VERY VERY careful, if your hboot / firmware / recovery / system (maybe more) is not stock (signed by HTC) you may hard brick your device.

fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

But in reality, there are almost no reasons to go back to LOCKed, so I really do not recommend this.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jureca:
Ok, thank you very much, that to Locked and S-ON?

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[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exad:
That only does s-off to s-on. To get locked instead of relocked there's a thread in the general section
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jam97:
In CM11 rom there is an option to change between RUIM/SIM and NV.

How to do this in TW Stock rom 4.4.2 or 4.3?

Many thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] evilboygenius:
Is it the same for every CM11 roms. I have a Sprint LG G2.
[Ornate TrueSmart] mspohr:
Since I'm left handed, I usually wear my watch on my right wrist.

I'd like the camera pointing out towards my hand so I need to flip the display.

I can't find any setting to do this. The "auto-rotate display" doesn't really work.

Any suggestions?
[Ornate TrueSmart] fg:
(note: I'm running a heavily modified stock rom)

There's an xposed framework module called gravitybox with an overide to allow all auto rotation orientations. I use this with the auto-rotation enabled in the accessibility settings to swap the watch between my right and left throughout the day. if you want to force it to a specific orientation, I'm sure this can be done with xposed framework somehow.

I've not tried it on the truesmart, but I've used gmd smart rotate (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.smartrotate / http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2045240) to override orientation on touchwiz for years, and there are other similar applications available. these may prove to be simpler to use if you're not familiar with xposed framework
[Ornate TrueSmart] mspohr:
GMD mostly works

Thanks for this information. Nice app. The GMD Smartrotate does allow me to flip the screen to wear my watch on the right wrist. The only problem is that the camera image is upside down. It does flip the controls and menus for the camera app but the camera image is not flipped and is upside down. All the other apps seem to be flipped just fine. (Oh well, at least when I show pictures to other people, it will be right side up for them.)
[Ornate TrueSmart] speedyink:
It's hard to take right side up pictures anyways, it always seems to rotate them sideways. I just rotate them after I've taken the pictures. It's not like I'm using this thing as a primary camera

Edit: I didn't think about videos though..
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dodgy:
Hi all

I got the vcard recive program installed and running but still the phone wont recognize a vcard. Any ideas or other programs do the same? I think this is a pretty important feature and dont understand why MS did not include it.

thanks

/dodgy
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] kmozis:
And which program do you use. Sunnysoft vCard works well for me...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glitchbit:
First off I do not actually need a custom ROM of any kind built, however I do believe your skillset is needed for a personal project I am currently working on due to needing access to hidden APIs. I am having a lot of difficulty compiling the code as described in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2222703 .

I normally do not need someone holding my hand, however due to the time... days spent on it I need to move on with the other aspects of my app. I would still like to send MMS messages however, so if someone could help me successfully compile an app that can send a basic picture, any single picture, even if it is hardcoded that would be a major win for me. I just need something I can work with at this point and I will do the rest.

If someone can help me I will certainly pay you for your time. Please contact me in a private message.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rubberducking:
I recently went from a custom ROM back to the Stock ROM for the TMobile Note 3. I've been trying to cut down on the bloatware and increase battery life. Through some trial and error I've frozen most the apps I'm confident won't effect the phone in a negative way.

Here is a list of everything stock on the phone, I've struck out the apps I've frozen. Anything you think shouldn't be frozen or is safe to freeze would be appreciated!

This is what I've gotten so far. Any input would be appreciated.

The only app that doesn't come stock on this list is Titanium Backup. Also I froze "My Files" but I replaced it with Root Explorer. The two TouchWiz packages can also be frozen if you download another launcher.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chuko303:
Tell me all that isn't what your froze? Because if you froze all that how the heck is your phone still functional, you dislike samsung so much why not get a nexus. Considering everything you froze WOW. Note 3 ain't for you budddd
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rubberducking:
On my mobile app it's not showing the strikethroughs... But in that list everything that is struck through is frozen and everything else is still active.

But I love the note 3. I love the battery life. The stylus is great for taking notes and drawing but I use it as just that... A stylus not as an SPen.

Most the Samsung stuff I have no use for though. I didn't the music app as I use Spotify Premium for all my music. S note is replaced by Papyrus. I choose a lot of apps over the defaults on the phone so I see no use in having them active and in my app drawer.

I was more trying to come up with a commutative list of everything that can be frozen without effecting calling, texting, and Internet for the TMobile Note 3 running KK as all the lists I've seen don't include TMobile apps and are dated for JB.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] SeerePetrova:
thnks...

the selected ones are the ones that you can freeze and the ones that are useless....XD
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] asctony:
Is there a list anywhere that identifies those apps that can be frozen (deleted if Rooted) to reduce Bloat and Scrap?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rubberducking:
That's what I was trying to build here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Lorettaa:
Does your phone works well with those apps you froze?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rubberducking:
Surprising yes. When you swipe up on the home screen it just say no app found and if you long press the home button Google now is just grayed out.

Haven't experienced a crash since doing it 3 days ago. The one thing I have noticed though is when I hit send on a text in Hangout it doesn't close the keyboard and auto scroll down. But that doesn't bother me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] chuko303:
You crazy my friend.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rubberducking:
Tell me about it. Many times I've thought I ended up with an expensive paper weight. Nothing a little search on Google hasn't cured... yet...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Lorettaa:
Hmmm. Okay I'll pass.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rubberducking:
I should have clarified. Not from this... from other things I've done. I froze all these, reboot and haven't had any problems.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Lorettaa:
I really thought you messed up. I'm not good on this thing... I'm afraid I might freeze a wrong app.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] krelvinaz:
The whole point of freezing instead of deleting is that you can just unfreeze the app if needed.

Personally I think it is a bit of a waste of time going to the lengths listed in the op post, but it is easily undone. Normally if you want that much stuff removed you just choose a ROM that had already done it for you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] rubberducking:
Freezing is also good for testing out exactly what you can remove without problems before deleting it. After a week or two if I still have no issues I'll just uninstall all these.

This is a lot simpler in my opinion. Especially combined with Xposed.

Instead of Rooting, downloading all the necessary files, flashing a recovery and then flashing a ROM/firmware all I did was root, install a quick app, and freeze.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Lorettaa:
Thanks for the explanations guys. The freeze and observe trick you said is good. Also the ROMS with bloatwares removed already.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] icenight89:
Good comprehensive list above, major functionality retained.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] asctony:
If this is true, why not delete the posting?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] icenight89:
**removed**
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Frank Westlake:
Which application disables the device?

Frank
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pearse:
No offense but i'm not a troll at all, this only disables almost all samsung stock apps. There's a google docs out there with people sourcing whats safe and descriptions of what all these apps do, it's perfectly fine.

Edit: Decided to upload photos of whats frozen. I've used this same setup for months on my note 3 and very similar with my note 2.

Edit #2: I believe this is similar to the spreadsheet I used https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...zBfWlR4MC03aDMyZ1BDUFNqU0E&usp=sharing#gid=16
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] icenight89:
First off I want to apologize to pearse, its not a troll post and in my haste I didnt see the /strike formatting, in Tapatalk its doesn't process the HTML tag properly.

He provided a comprehensive list of WHAT he HAS frozen, and WHAT SHOULDN'T be. He has also been so kind as to reference his source, which I also used in the past when I was just starting out.

Secondly I've edited my previous posts to reflect this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Bobblot:
Is it ok to freeze the clock and calculator apps? I want to replace the Samsung ones with Aosp ones
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] pearse:
Yes I have done that and replaced them with 3rd party apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] yrakun:
Ultra Power Saving

Did you lost "Ultra Power Saving Mode" ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] revized:
That's cool! All the stuff I always wanted to backup and uninstall and but never had the courage to do it even with a thousand nandroid backups! Now I am going to try it, although I have only on question, you don't like visual voicemail? Your old school or what? LoL
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hillg001:
Over the past few months I've not only frozen all of Samsung's junkware, i've removed it. Mind you, a nandroid backup came 1st, even prior to freezing. You don't have to have a custom recovery in order to access nandroid backups - you can restore it via
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] iunlock:
This is excellent. Thanks OP and others who have contributed for making this list available.

Does anyone know where I can find the google doc that 'pearse' was mentioning? (Not the link on his post...)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] hillg001:
love my note3 - but I seriously hate bloat & that's what almost all manufacturers do. So suggesting that someone use another device is pretty pointless. Samsung is getting worse too - between knox - no more microSD slot - non-removable battery ... that's how many spell "FAIL".

Oh! - thanks for the list!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Doctur:
Did you say no more sd card slot ....would i have to buy a SamSang with a kingroot hijacked Phone Id info database ?? Lol nah seriously thats bad news ...ill have to figure out how to get Verizon ....well if i can port over a non american or tmobile phone that has unlocked Bootloader....i forget if Tmobiles come unlocked....idk im really not down with any American ISP bought or connected device if thats possible to even pull of ....ben with the same company to long i swear I really am slipping knowledge wise on the small stuff..

Ne wayz if any phone is Sdcardless do you really think its going to be bought by a normal senior XDA member or developer/contributer? I mean they probably would have it that way but legit i wouldnt even be able to save an TWRP backup because even 32gb which is high end and rare still would have to be the norm...and i still would complain ...ima use an OTG and desicate precious computer resources for the fact that i cant have an SD...GTFO!! #FightTheSystem #PlzNotMySD

Hmm mine theirs someone elses ....idk but you gotta love that Security they bring. I knew hardware is how viruses existed fugg outta here
[HTC One Max] DjTony90:
I flash a recovery and a stock kit Kat rom.. I want to go back FULL STOCK with 4.3 that i was before.. I want to have back the warranty.... Please help me I will go to service tomorrow
[HTC One Max] japodude:
search the forum. plenty of threads on it
[HTC One Max] Flyhalf205:
[MENTION=5302963]DjTony90[/MENTION]

I sent you a link to the RUU that I have. Just download the one that matches your variant
[HTC One Max] DjTony90:
where i have to look at my phone to see which one matches ? im new to HTC.. its a friends phone
[HTC One Max] thayl0:
You download the correct link that matches your provider.