yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
Hello,

I am really new to rooting and custom roms. I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find a tutorial on how to root the S4-i545 on NC5. I don't understand custom recovery, and overall I'm just a really bad noob at this. Could I be linked to an informative tutorial to help me better understand things? Also, if there is a tutorial on how to root the i545 on NC5 that would be fantastic.

I'm really stuck and I've been researching for the past few days and still haven't come across anything helpful..

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] slogger001:
error 404

I thing it's not available

:rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
rooting and custom roms loading are not for the faint of heart. Going to NC5 is fairly complex process and requires alot of patience and alot knowledge concerning odin process as using odin is key part of the inst all of downgrading. I take it your phone is already NC5 and you took the OTA?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
Yes. I downloaded the OTA from Verizon for 4.4.2. I've heard many times that a NC5 root is not available, so is there any way you know to downgrade back to 4.3 for root? I understand there is a post by surge on how to upgrade to NC5 and keep root after that, but I can't seem to find a post on how to downgrade back to 4.3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Read the following: from Surge1223.

That will allow you to downgrade to 4.3, root it, then eventually upgrade to 4.4 while retaining root.

You do NOT want to downgrade to 4.3 if you've installed 4.4. The kernel modules for 4.3 won't work unless you run bypasslkm at every boot, which appears to be a challenge for a number of people. Once you've started the NC5 upgrade, you really want to be on 4.4.

If you're still on 4.3 (MK2) and want to upgrade to NC5, I'd recommend using this. It's a lot easier to do, but it only applies if your MK2 system is basically factory stock but rooted (or if you can get it back to stock.)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
I've gotten my answer on downgrading, could someone please explain to me what recovery is?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] corrupted23:
Ha, as a newcomer I can confirm that following Surge's method is not the easiest but I was able to pull it off on the first try. Now currently Using NC5 4.4.2 rooted and running smoothly. I'm going to try to run Hyperdrive's newest release as soon as the rom download is finished.

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You may have read this already but... there are a lot of useful noobie links you can find regarding general info in the General section! And by saying this I mean that... I read those couple of weeks back and its nothing from another world. Good luck!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
There's three ways you can boot your android device.

First is normal mode. That's the way it nomally boots, running the full operating system.

The second is downloader mode. This mode allows you to flash new software images using ODIN.

The third is recovery mode. Factory recovery allows you to flash updates, wipe the stock ROM, factory reset, etc. A custom recovery allows you to flash arbitrary updates (those which aren't signed by Samsung).

Phones running MDK bootloader can have a custom recovery that allows you to flash nonstandard ROMs.

Past MDK, this requires the use of Safestrap recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Reconde:
Quick question - where would I put necessary files on my SD card? Under which directory?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Put on extsd card..whatever name u want to use

sent by safestrap enabled bajarom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] garwynn:
Closed at OP request.
[Android Apps and Games] evanprice:
Hi guys ! I have modded the messaging app Kik and changed the regular (boring lol) smiley faces to the actual Google KitKat emoji, like the ones in Hangouts. *If you still see the regular smileys, that is because you have an XXHDPI device, which I have not added the emojis for yet*

Screenshots

Installation

Uninstall Kik already on your device, then Install my version.

Enjoy :)
[HTC EVO 3D] srikanth_s:
Just sharing info which u may like...

Tried app from below link..Works Great. All credit goes to respective Devs. Give Thanks to them.

Note: Before trying them, current ROM backup in recovery recommended.

Sony Walkman App

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2730431

Sony Updated Apps (For walkman app to work, first flash zip from above thread and then replace old apk with updated apk from this thread)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2739031

OnePlus Apps

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2751929

HTC BlinkFeed

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735764
[HTC One Max] brymaster5000:
LUNAR MAX KERNEL

Welcome to Lunar Max Kernel! This kernel is for Sense ROM's and built using the android 4.4.2 source code (VZW). This should work on all carriers. As I do not have the device, I am building these and having them tested before release. If there are problems, please let me know and I shall do my best to fix..although tough without the device for myself.

Instructions: Flash in recovery. These kernels are in anykernel format (i.e. - not a boot image), they unpack your current boot.img and repack the ramdisk with the kernel. The insecure boot.img has been removed due to too much confusion; if you find yourself needing one...give me a shout.

Enjoy!

Features: (more to come)

CPU

Overclocking

Underclocking

Voltage Table

Smartmax Governor

OnDemand Graphics Boost

GPU

Overclocking

Slimbus - OC

IO-Schedulers

SIO

Zen

FIOPS

VR

Faux Sound Control

Force Fast Charge

exfat support

Thermal Control - by crpalmer

frandom

fsync control

NEON support

Linaro 4.9.1 a15 cortex toolchain

Download:

Lunar_Max_Kernel-06_02_2014

Old Downloads

Lunar_Max_Kernel-06_01_2014

Lunar_Max_Kernel-05_26_2014

Lunar_Max_Kernel-05_25_2014-NEW

Thanks:

@Flyhalf205 - for collaborating

@IAmTheOneTheyCallNeo - for testing

Source:

https://github.com/brymaster5000/Lunar_Max

XDA:DevDB Information

Lunar Max Kernel, Kernel for the HTC One Max

Contributors

brymaster5000, Buckmarble

Kernel Special Features: OC/UC, Voltage, Thermal Control, CPU Governors, IO Schedulers

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2014-05-25

Last Updated 2014-06-03
[HTC One Max] brymaster5000:
Changelog:

6/2 - LOADS more performance/memory tweaks, NEON support, fsync control, switched to Linaro-4.9.1 arm-cortex a15 toolchain

6/1(NEW) - more performance tweaks, Wi-Fi is broke

6/1 - Reverted back to GCC 4.8 toolchain, same performance tweaks (minus two that broke wifi), Wi-Fi works

5/30 - switched to Linaro-4.9.1 arm-cortex a15 toolchain, added some performance tweaks - bootloops

5/26 - Added frandom, fixed OC maxing out at 1.7, some performance tweaks, switched to GCC 4.8 toolchain from 4.7

5/25 - Attemtp to fix WiFi for all carriers...

5/24 - Initial Release
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Downloaded. Installed.

Successfully booted up.

Testing on my international max

My deepest thanks and praises to you devs for making my int one max rocks! Keep up the good work!

Will give feedback a few hours later.

Edit:

1. Unable to turn ON Wifi

2. Max cpu still 1.7ghz while uc nicely sit at 162mhz

3. Using smartmax governor. Battery life seems improve

So far so good. Will wait for the wifi fix.
[HTC One Max] abusalza:
Same problem. Running stock rooted sprint sense 6
[HTC One Max] nnnnr14:
Same on NuSense
[HTC One Max] brymaster5000:
Thanks for the feedback...my tester wasn't able to test last night. Any body else on Verizon who has tested is Wi-Fi working

Sent from my Lunar Ecliptic One.
[HTC One Max] mido.fayad:
is this kernel based on the latest kernel source for sense 6 ?

i see that htc released the latest source for sense 6 on htc dev

edit : i see that u built it from verizon source

so why not built it from the latest sources to fix all problems ;)

any way thanks for ur great work :)
[HTC One Max] brymaster5000:
Was not aware of the source release for sense6. The Wi-Fi issue however will be fixed shortly. Flyhalf has checked in and says it works on vzw, so I will use his work around to enable it on all carriers.

I will patch in the source when I get some time.

Sent from my Lunar Ecliptic One.
[HTC One Max] ricky886:
View attachment 2762733

WiFi work for me on my international max

but still 1.728ghz, cpu have no oc setting

Sleepwake better than flykernel 2.1 for I use
[HTC One Max] brymaster5000:
Try an app, like trickster, to control cpu frequencies and other goodies. Oc is there.

Sent from my Lunar Ecliptic One.
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
On VZW running ViperROM 2.0 <4.4.2> sense 5.5

Will this kernel work for me? Trying to decide on which kernel to use, considering there's only 2 custom kernels to pick from.

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I'm getting ready to flash Lunar, I'll report back

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Is this for sense 6 only

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WiFi doesn't work for me. ViperROM 2.0 --4.4.2 sense 5.5
[HTC One Max] brymaster5000:
Updated OP with NEW version of today's kernel. My testers are not able to verify this one, but this (if everything works) should enable wifi for all carriers.:fingers-crossed: It's the same version - no added features, just the attempt to fix wifi for all. Let me know how it goes and thanks for being patient.
[HTC One Max] xhunter187:
Seriously have no idea what I may be doing wrong. Running ViperMax 2.0.0 android version 4.4.2 with standard insecure boot image. Any insight? Flashed insecure boot, booted into android, rebooted to recovery, flashed newest Lunar, booted to android and begins to loop.
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
I'm on Scotty cleanrom 2.0 so flashed your insecure boot with units support and lost all my paid apps. Luckily I made a backup right before. I'm already this far so will install your kernel to test out what I can but will need to go back if I can't get the paid part worked out.

It may have caused me a little inconvenience but I do thank you for this and hope it all works out going forward.
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
Just thought I would chime in. I'm also on vipermax 2.0 vzw- I flashed the lunar. All I done was flash the kernel and only problem I had was WiFi would not connect, no bootloops or any other problems.

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EDITED
[HTC One Max] abusalza:
Wifi working with the new one. I'm on Sprint stock rooted Sense 6 rom. Will playing with it now and report later.
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
Wifi is working on the new one. My paid apps returned from the insecure flash to the newest one. However I do have some pretty intense lag in most apps, adw launcher swiping, and even keyboard that wasnt there in the latest flykernel or insecure boot. Its like half second at the very first touch then it catches up with what Im doing.
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
GOOD!

EDIT

Just flashed the untested Lunar Kernel download. I'm on Verizon running viper2.0 sense 5.5. I can confirm WiFi is working.

I'm getting ready to flash the 1st download link the untested version I'll report
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Kenyan:
Hi Guys, how can I reset my Wizard keys as when I press to get the @ sign I get # and when I press the # I get a $ sign.

Though all letters are typing in the right place. Anyone know what I can do to change symbols? Please help.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Roefastford:
Does anyone know how to add some sense feature to the google play rom ?

Mainly interested in adding sense camera software to a gpe rom, also I would like to know how to make the back button kill the current app like on sense, how to remove the battery icon like sense, and how to just show the battery percentage in numbers only with no battery icon around the numbers like I can on sense roms, also I like the sense dialer over the gpe dialer, another feature would be to be able to hold down the home button to bring up the menu at any time.

I had tried the gpe rom on my old m7 kit kat and these were features that I could not add or figure out how to do with the gpe.

But now being on the m8 I would like to run the gpe but I want the features I listed that I like that I have with sense roms such as the viperone I normally run.

Basically I like how the gpe didnt eat up my phones memory and runs a lot faster and smoother than sense roms.

Either that or if there is a way to remove as much htc crap as possible such as back up and all the garbage I never use, there is so much that it would take me a month to physically go through and try removing then see if it works ok or if I need to unfreeze the htc apps or restore a back up allowing them back on. I already have all the social media stuff removed as much as possible.

I just want a clean rom with no crap that is not 100% required for the rom to run, but yet I still want the sense options that I listed above.

If you do not understand why I want to remove as much bloat as possible, then please do not post on this page, because I do not want anyone asking why trying to say they do not think there is no need to, well please respect that this is my posting and yes you are entitled to your own opinion but you can post whatever you want just please put it on your own posting as I do not want any posting like that, so please respect my posting and post those opinions elsewhere thank you.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
Short answer is that porting Sense apps (such as the camera) to GPE or AOSP ROMs can't be done. Longer answer is that the Sense apps are purposely heavily tied to the Sense framework. Technically, just about anything is "possible" but porting it would require many hours of tedious work by the right developer(s) for something that is probably not popularly demanded.

Your best bet may be to try a ROM like Viper, InsertCoin, etc. which have many options to remove various Sense apps and (when applicable) replace them with the "vanilla" Google versions.

Another possibility that I have seen on other devices, is that a developer would release a "de-Sensified" ROM which would still have the Sense framework intact, but remove many of the Sense apps, and giving the ROM an overall GPE/AOSP look and feel, while keeping the features that many folks desire. Of course, there is the rub: what some people may see as "crap" may be desired by others. The camera is the most frequent request. But what Sense components get removed versus what gets kept is subjective. Which just brings me back to a ROM like Viper, InsertCoin, etc. which give you the options to choose for yourself what to remove.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Android The Greek:
You are better off staying sense and using Google launcher and Google apps
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Roefastford:
The thing is though that with the gpe roms the phone is a lot faster and has more free memory. Right now I have to use google voice for personal reasons and with things skimmed down as much as I can the phone is still being slowed down with most of the memory being used. I wish they would have went with 3gigs of memory like samsung. I do a lot of work stuff on my phone and everything I use is what I require, nothing to get rid of other than some htc bloat that I could get away with ditching.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Roefastford:
I already run viperone with as much bloat removed as I can. Only thing left is get rid of htc bloat that I can actually do with out which I have no clue what all I can get rid of htc wise without screwing things up. The only things I like about sense are listed in the first post. I miss my elegancia rom I only use viperone because there is no elegancia.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
Try freezing the unwanted apps with Titanium Backup first. Then if you test for a while, and see no ill effects than remove the app in question. Or just keep it frozen. In fact, I don't think there is much benefit to removing vs. freezing in this case.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Roefastford:
That would be a very lengthy and painful process to do.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
The only way around this, that I see, is for someone to tell you one by one what apps/processes are safe to remove or freeze. Someone might know this, and chime in. But the only way they would have found out, would be to do it trial and error as we've already discussed. So you can wait around for something that may or may not happen, or just start doing it yourself. Your choice.
[Android Apps and Games] pavan kr:
Today i was searching how to port xperia lockscreen for 4.2 fortunately i found a app on playstore which fulfilled my needs so i'm sharing

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lockscreen.sony

I tested on Mediatek Device with 4.1.1 and 4.2.1 JB it worked flawlessly

credits to the original developer X-Andev
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackeagle:
Hello Everyone...!! :)

This Thread Is Opened To All Members To Ask any help for your problems.

I made this thread since some repeated or similar question will be asked again and again instead they can come here and get the answer to their question...:) So That They don't repeat and clutter in Threads...

The Main Idea of this thread is to get users to help other users with their problems/questions.

So if you have any problems/Question Post it here In this thread...:)

You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction.

Before posting anything, I strongly advise you to read THIS thread.

Even if you do get your question answered, please do come back here and if possible help others Since you may know the answer to some question Even if you are NOOB.

(coming later as soon as we start getting the guides) to educate yourself. You'll be surprised how much time

and frustration it will save you in the future!

Make full use of this thread...

Request : I Request All The Members Of This Forum and Everyone To Help each other here and guide them to right direction for the Question/Problems...

I Hope This Thread Will Be Useful To All...:)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vrushabh sutar:
how to bypass Qualcomm secure boot?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackeagle:
To my view i guess there is no way right now to bypass it in our device since that is the main reason CWM won't boot due to this messy feature bootloader is locked...
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takapitan:
SM-G7109 bought in China without Google Services

Hi. I'm new here.

I recently bought Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7109 in China (China Telecom).

To my surprise, it doesn't have any Google services pre-installed :(

I went to the shop and the staff somehow installed Gmail on it. So I have all the contacts now :)

The staff also installed Play Store but it doesn't work. It doesn't crash but it responses as if there's no connection :(

I also noticed that Calendar won't sync no matter how many times I try to sync manually.

It gives an error message, "unfortunately calendar has stopped".

Gmail seems to be syncing somehow but not so often...

If possible, I want all the Google services work normally.

I searched on the internet but can't find a good solution.

Will the method using the files like "com.android.vending-3.1.3-signed.apk" work for my device?

If you have any advice, I would really appreciate it.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roderickchandra:
Network Disconnecting Problem

Hi

I brought a Grand 2 last month in the showroom I did not check it with two sims I had put only one sim. Now when I am putting in the second sim the and chose the network mode to WCDMA & GSM auto connect or WCDMA then the internet as well as the network keeps on disconnecting off and on. But in the GSM mode every thing works fine. I went to the service center twice but it did not help. I changed the sim cards as well as the sim slots but nothing worked. Can any one please help me out? I will be very grateful and thankful for it. This has upset me a lot. Once again thanks in advance.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackeagle:
Hello...!! :)

It can be a problem with the device configuration...have you installed Network Settings?? If not that might be the problem..Just install it and it will be fine...:)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roderickchandra:
Yes sir I have done that. Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takapitan:
I tried "com.android.vending-3.1.3-signed.apk" but it didn't work, either.

I also noticed Google Map also doesn't work.

It's so frustrating not to have Google services on an Android phone...

Anyone can help me out?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackeagle:
Don't worry my friend will try to find a solution for your problem...:) If possible try to install google play app by searching in google..:)

Edit : Visit Here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2689312 Thanks to [MENTION=4923920]doctor_droid[/MENTION] for help...:)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John98Zakaria:
Could you help me out with this http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-grand-2/help/binary-counter-question-t2766063
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takapitan:
Thank you for your reply. But I think my phone(SM-G7109) can not be rooted yet. Besides, I already have Gmail the shop staff installed for me.

Is there any way Google Store, Google Map, Google Calendar to work normally without root? Thank you.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackeagle:
Your device is supported for Google Play see here https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1727131?hl=en

Just search in Google for Google Play apk file and download it and install it...:) Once google play starts to work everything will start to work..:)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takapitan:
Thank you for your reply. Yes, I know it should be supported, but since it's sold in China (China Telecom Model), No Google service is pre-installed. And I did try installing Google Play apk file but it didn't work, just as I mentioned before, it continues to show "retry" button as if there's no internet connection.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sayan7848:
[ask]

how to add an icon in stat bar to show a particular event.....like the battery s low or it is charging?????.a bucketful of thanks in advance to all of you :good:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rebellion.:
Grand 2 games lag?

Well,Bro I guess its about a month I bought my Grand 2.

Its quite good smartphone but I am facing some gaming issues.

The games are not that much buttery smooth,I saw noticeable lags on temple run,temple run 2,GTA Vice City though those lags are very minor,Its responsive to touch but its very minor lag and Its noticeable.

I also own a Nexus 7 but My games on it are buttery smooth.

Well,I tried it resetting 2-3 times,Installed Nove Launcher,Turned Windows scale animations and all others to "OFF",Also deleted all the widgets from the home screen,Disable S Voice,Updated my phone [Recent Update Around: 177MB]

Please help dude,What should I do?

Even after spending a good amount of money I am not satisfied with my gaming experience,

Please reply me as soon as possible.

Thank you! :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackeagle:
Hello Bro...:):D

That's Samsung Problem They put so much bloatwares due to which performance will be effected...Clean the RAM and Background application before you start the game...that might solve to certain extant...:) Sometimes even updates can cause issues with Games Compatibility...:) See weather internal memory is Low?? if it is then it might cause problems these are some tips..:) Most issue can be solved by Rooting since we can remove bloatwares...:)

I Hope this Helps Bro....:)

Good Luck....:D
[Galaxy Grand 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rebellion.:
Well man! I am not quite experienced with android stuffs.

Can you guide me what should I do? step by step?

Well,I already tried clearing ram and all that **** but still it doesn't works.