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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] J-Mac:
A tip for your personal safety:

Have someone else take all firearms and any sharp objects out of your house! Also any medications that you could overdose on.

If you are not already seriously demented, the use of both Windows Mobile 5 and Activesync in any version 4 and greater can be extremely hazardous to your mental health!

You may find yourself crying uncontrollably and unexpectedly at times.

AS4.X and WM5 are not for the weak of heart!!

And I have been using the PPC/Windows Mobile platform since it was introduced. The sync speed - once you do get it to sync - is about the only improvement that I have found.

Wait till you realize that:

You can no longer sync wirelessly - no WiFi sync support at all.

You can no longer sync a subset of your contacts; it's all or none. (I have >2000 contacts, but I always synched only about 450 to my devices by keeping them in a separate Outlook folder and designating that as the Contacts folder to sync with... No longer supported!)

You cannot sync Contacts Notes.

You can no longer designate where to install programs in Activesync; only on the device itself.

CAB files on WM5 are automatically deleted after you try to install them - even if the installation fails for any of the many reasons they do with WM5, particularly on HTC Wizards. (TIP: Keep a separate copy of all CAB files you intend to install in a separate folder on your storage card).

WM5 auto-uninstalls any program for which you try to install an update. And most of the time the installation fails, leaving you with a lot of files but no working program. (TIP: Always uninstall any application that you are going to update, and perform a soft reset to reclaim memory immediately before the installation).

This should start you off on your road to total insanity!! Good luck - you'll need it! :shock:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Jerry-S:
You can however sync wirelessly using Bluetooth.

I successfully sync every time using BT so I can leave the USB cable n my car with the charger.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Nicky:
Thanks J-Mac, at least I know I am not going mad :) I was positive that there was a way of specifying a particular *.pst file from Outlook to sync with (I have a lot of business contacts in Outlook at work that I don't need/want on my phone) and have spent hours trying to find the setting.

At least now I know it isn't me and is in fact the newer version of Activesync no longer supporting this facility (how disappointing, it was so useful :( )
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] J-Mac:
True, though that still effectively takes away any long-distance synching other than using Exchange. If a particular device or wireless operator is not offering that capability, and a user is not technologically adept at or comfortable with flahing a modified ROM onto their device, it ties you to your own personal PC like the very early days of MS's Handheld OS.

I had been using a small BT dongle - looks just like a USB flash mem key drive - for a while to sync w/my Dell inspiron notebook, but that died a while back. The connectivity, that is.

Not sure why. Devices pair up OK and start to connect, AS starts spinning its green disc as usual, COM ports are properly set, firewall either with proper permissions and ports opened - or even off altogether, and I suddenly get a dialog about security verification on that device, blah blah. Can't remember exactly now, but after spending a good part of each day for a week I just gave up and starting using IR. Probably the Dell, but I don't really know.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] weezy:
Well there is a registry hack to keep the cab files and not delete them.

But we want WiFi sync M$ :!:
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] vwbug2007:
First of all im used to using wifi tethering on old htc evo 4g rooted no problem but on rooted samsung galaxy mega sprint version any wifi tethering app will complains that im not subscribed to sprint hotspot so is there a workaround? Thanks
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuelleX:
Hello,

there was Android installed before. But because it didnt boot I uninstalled Android like in the guide(video).

When I now try to put something in cminstall folder or create new cminstall, there is this issue:

i can temporary(!) delete/create and everythings seems fine. But once i plug out Touchpad and plug in again, there are the same files like before.

When i try to install with ACME command i get at the end this error on the Pad:

Unable to create unique name

Unable to locate filesystem on device "/dev/store/media".

resizefat failed! Aborting! Please reboot

I have another issue with WebOS.

I can't use Preware. When starting Preware it loads some stuff first and then there is a message at the top left:

template load failed: main/main-scene.html

Thanks for your help!
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shyamani:
Sounds like you need a webos doctor.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuelleX:
With WebOS Doctor it stops at 12% and says "We were unable to reset your phone. Please go to Palm Support for help."

When i reboot everything is like before.
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sstar:
This should help

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426244
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuelleX:
It didn't help.

Same issue, it stops at 12%. But this time on pad, there is black chip on left AND hp logo in center after that. Before there was only one of it (don't remember which).

Also this command gives an "error": lvm.static vgcreate -s 8M store /dev/mmcblk0p14

The name is invalid or something (i can try it again and tell what it says exactly if necessary).
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuelleX:
Any other suggestions?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwalk51:
Have you tried the touchpad toolbox tool that JC Sullins came out with recently? I used it the other day quickly and flawlessly. It can rebuild the volumes for Android and/or WebOS (yes, you can wipe WebOS from the touchpad). Give it a whirl.
[Samsung Gear 2] rootmygear2:
Is anyone working on porting Android to the Gear 2?

If so PLEASE let us know in this thread. Maybe post your progress so other Gear 2 users can help/beta test.

It will be much appreciated I'm sure :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alucard:
Heu guys i have drastic emulator and play with it pokemon soul silver,but dont seem to find the way to succesfully use the cheats for example to add mew to my pkmns,does anyone know how to use them,already activated cheats on options.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anuser:
the camera makes a sound when it is started from the lock screen in the latest firmwares..

is it possible to remove that sound or replace it with a "silent" sound

what can be done to remove this silly "feature" ?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
You can do it. But you need to root first then install xposed framework ;)
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvinone:
Ok, without getting into the cascading series of screwiness along the way, I think I've managed to effectively brick my phone. I'm posting in hopes that the part of my brain screaming "No, you're missing something" is right.

e970, already rooted, running CyanogenMod 10.1 and TWRP 2.6.3.0. In pursuit of a "clean slate" to deal with remnants of sloppy uninstallations, I thought I'd clear everything with TWRP and just put CM back. So, I pulled out my SD card with my saved data, and had TWRP wipe everything, including the CM zip on the root of the built-in storage. I copied the newer CM and GAPPS to a spare SD card, plugged it in...

and I found the external SD card wasn't recognized by TWRP. :confused: There's only 1 storage location listed, which is the built-in area I just wiped.

I can't get the phone to be recognized by a desktop running Windows 8.1. I have freshly installed the drivers, downloaded the SDK, rebooted, etc. from that side. The phone is never recognized by either Windows or ADB. So, I dug out the laptop I originally installed CM from some time back (last year?). Same story - no Windows or ADB recognition.

Ok, fine - maybe the USB port is dying on me. I'll try formatting the SD card and see if that's the issue. FAT32, copy the files back, still no luck. Great. Maybe it's the card, so I copy my data and put the zips on the original card I had in the phone. Still no dice.

So, here I am. No OS installed, no image on the internal drive to recover from, TWRP won't recognize my external card(s), and I can't get anything to acknowledge the phone via USB to do a sideload.

Am I missing something, or did I completely hose myself?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvinone:
I forgot to mention: I did try different cables and ports on both computers before arriving at the idea the e970 USB port may have having issues.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] OMGMatrix:
Have you tried a different SD card?

SD card have a finite lifespan, and I've seen them fail n the middle of normal use. The first thing I'd try would be a different SD.

If that doesn't work, you may have to just LGPNST back to bone stock.

(You may want to play with the "Partition SD Card" option under "Advanced" in TWRP. It'll wipe any data on the card so back up to your computer first, but this may kick the SD card into being recognized by the phone [though I dont know how windows would react to it])
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvinone:
I did, in fact. I tried it on a spare first, so I didn't have to worry about erasing the data on the SD card I pulled out of the phone. When that failed, I tried copying the zips onto my original card, which was also not picked up. I've found other posts on here that suggest this particular version of TWRP had issues reading external cards, but I don't see any way to get a different one on the phone at this point.

I might be missing the mark here, but wouldn't this format the already-empty internal storage (since it's the one selected) rather than the external card?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] OMGMatrix:
If you can boot the phone into fastboot (should be VOL UP + Power), you should be able to flash the recover that way with:

fastboot flash recovery <name of recovery>.img

You'll need to get the .img instead of a flashable zip obviously, but that can be done even by grabbing the "recovery.img" file from a flashable recovery zip.

I've honestly not messed with this option; I just know I've solved similar problems with flash drives in the past by formatting in different ways.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] dandrumheller:
How is he going to do that? He can't get a PC to recognize the phone.

Maybe try a Linux box? You could make an Ubuntu live USB stick with some extra storage space on it, and try running adb from there.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvinone:
There's a thought... I think I have a Knoppix disk around here that I could boot from. I don't have high hopes, since it's not being recognized by the laptop I did this on originally, but I'll give anything a shot at this point. I'll let you know how it goes.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvinone:
No dice. ADB gives me the same response whether the phone is at the fastboot screen or the sideload inside TWRP.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvinone:
I tried this but didn't have any luck. It looks like it is trying to hit the external card, but still isn't recognizing it.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvinone:
Check ALL your cords

Another update. After presuming me e970 dead, going to Best Buy to shop for an AT&T Next upgrade, running the HTC One m8 for a couple days, I get a wild hair to try the HTC cord on the old phone. Oddly enough, it works and the phone was picked up immediately. I've already pushed CM over via adb, and and working on gapps now.

Apparently both of the cords I tried previously weren't up to spec for smartphone use. I'm going to have to come up with a labelling system on what's good for trickle charges and what's good for data.

I'm not sure what a return will do to my upgrade status, but I'd rather wait on a new phone. It even looks like I know what I'll get. :D Thanks for the ideas along the way.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] dandrumheller:
Nice, glad you found a solution. Unless things have changed with the new plans, you should be OK to return the phone within 14 days and keep your upgrade.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] coilbio:
I went to my local T-Mobile store to buy a spare phone for work.

The Manger was there and saw my Ultra.

He told me he recently met with Sony representatives and said they're getting the second generation ultra.

He said it has the same omnibalance design but features a 6.2 inch display.

I thought he might have been talking about the t2 ultra but said it wasn't that one.

He said it's coming in a couple months.

What do you guys think? Maybe you should ask your local T-Mobile stores.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jammol:
Doomlord said there wasn't going to be a new one. Not sure how that manager met with anyone important at Sony but might of well just wait and see what Sony does instead of speculating and jumping the gun.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] coilbio:
Just reporting, I'm guessing they meet with Sony representatives to see how sales are going and to inform them of product changes just like all stores do with other brand representatives.

I'll ask around other stores in my area and see if anything coincides.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jammol:
Cool. Keep us posted. I love my ultra but damn is too fragile and thin.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liltennisdudexx:
The only thing i hope they can improve upon, is a better camera, and possibly bigger storage (32 gb) . Screen size is not perfect but manageable, fit my jean pocket
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mathurmatt:
Well Well Well some one is damning the ultra for it's most appealing thing........
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jammol:
The thin structure which actually causes it's downfall later on? Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my phone. It's the longest I've keep any single smartphone! However having to take it out of pocket before sitting down(because I wasn't doing that before), because now if it gets pressure a certain way while playing music on the speaker; audio cuts out. I have to constantly bend it back to try and maintain a straight phone.

Just wish it was slightly thicker which would have made it a bit more sturdy.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mathurmatt:
Well my friend every sexy thing comes at a price don't you agree..........;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] don2012:
I would tell you the told specs as my friend works at a advertisement company and he is in the team which has to design the next-generation ultra z ads. ....just a hint it's not called ultra 2 :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Shadow of Chaos:
Actual successor or just the "if you liked the z ultra than you'll love this" change?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] don2012:
I am assuming your asking me the specs:

6.29 quad HD display 2048p

21mp shooter with led flash 4k recording

5mp front shooter 1080p recording

Some variants are going to have 3gb ram.and others 4gb

Bulit in 32/64/128

4100 mah lithium ion batteries

Ultra fast lte (it's a thing)

Qualcomm snapdragon 840/842

2.8ghz/3.2ghz quad-core (still: (

Polycrabonite glass and casing.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Shadow of Chaos:
I... didn't think you'd know them. If those are real, I'm in love, though I wish the screen was the same size (Or a bit bigger).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] coilbio:
Jdi who's partially owned by Sony developed a 6.2 inch 1440p display.

Maybe that's the display being used.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] don2012:
Yeah could be its quad hd not 1440p. ..forgot to mention ppi is 501 that's what I have been told
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] CEROSERDNA:
I hope all of these specs are real:]:]
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aalupatti:
Me toooooooo
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Snapdragon 840/842 ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] don2012:
Yes according to them 2 different variants
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] coilbio:
1440p is quad hd and those chips don't exist.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] don2012:
Yes they are not publicly announced or released but they are ahead of just being manufactured. .
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] asadkhanduhh:
what kind of credibility could a tmo manager have?

i take this with a grain of salt.

i am sure there would have been leaks prior to this info from a tmo manager?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] maxld:
With a grain? I would said that with a ton of salt ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] don2012:
I don't get the reference
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_of_salt
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jaime4272:
If you ask me I would be happy with a better CPU, camera + LED flash same screen size smaller bezel and more battery cells
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] thekingisnaked:
omg

Well hope its true. Same phone with the specs given is damn nice. Please tell me its still 6mm thick.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] don2012:
5.32
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] emann56:
Look what I have found. http://www.gforgames.com/gadgets/sony-xperia-z3x-renders-specs-44494/

Xperia z3x?!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aalupatti:
Looks like a dream phone...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
curved 2/3 rds sensor http://thenewcamera.com/category/sony-rumors/ on the inside ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rockky:
That's targeted for first half of next YEAR, not in a few months.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vanadium101:
If that is the specs, I will probably get it, do you know if the camera sensor is 2/3rds format?
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomalak007:
I'd figure since verizon gave a crap load of these away there would be some rom development on it. Is there any reason why there hasnt been hardly and notice of this tablet?
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skizzy034:
I could create one if I had access to the 4.4.2 update but some say there isn't one while some say there is. I don't know who's right.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Before you start doing anything to your phone, find what build number you have. To do this go to settings >> more >> about phone. Then scroll to the bottom and find build number. Remember the last 3 characters of it because it will be referred to things across the forum.

I nor the devs who created these threads are responsible for anything that may happen or happens to your phone as a result of rooting, flashing, etc. You are choosing to do this yourself and therefore assume any/all risks involved

Emergency and No-Wipe Odin Tars

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I recommend downloading the one for your build just in case anything goes wrong. For now I will just give you the links to the forums with the tars attached. Here is an excellent video on how to apply the Emregency tar for MK2

Thanks to @sextape, @joderme, @open1your1eyes0, and @Surge1223

How to Root Verizon Galaxy S4

Click your build number below to go to the related thread to root your phone.

Thanks to @open1your1eyes0, @BeansTown106, @k1mu, and @geohot.

Safestrap

Since the bootloader is locked and the loki exploit is patched. Only those on MDK can have a custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM to flash almost anything on their device. Those who are on a build above MDK (ME7, MI1, MJ7, MK2 and NC5) can only use SafeStrap to flash touchwiz based roms. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLASH A CUSTOM RECOVERY ON A BUILD ABOVE MDK. We can't flash custom kernels so we can't flash roms like CyanogenMod, and AOSP, they require a diffeent kernel. Safestrap requires root. Install safestrap as a normal apk. Thanks to @Hashcode, Without him it would be impossible to flash any custom ROM on a locked bootloader.

VZW Safestrap thread

If you are on ME7 or MI1 you can use Safetrap 3.65 to flash 4.2.2 touchwiz based ROM's in ROM-slots. I recommend you update to MK2 and install Safestrap 3.71

If you are on MJ7 of MK2 you can use Safestrap 3.71 to flash 4.3 touchwiz based ROM's in ROM-slots. Heres a list of compatible 4.3 ROM's

If you are on NC5 you can use the @muniz_ri's SafeStrap 3.7.5 to flash 4.4.2 touchwiz based ROM's. Here's a WIP list of 4.4.2 Compatible ROM's NC5 Modules

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Reserved
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Reserved again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
And again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Do you think this should be stickied?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Batttie:
Sticky pls!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Anything you want me to add to it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] k1mu:
Saferoot will work at least on ME7 and MI1. Probably also MDK, but I wouldn't recommend mixing that up with the Loki work.

It's a lot smaller download than, say, Root de la Vega.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Should I maybe add a 4.4.2 SS Compatible ROM list?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
I got one started. You can link to it

sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ssgferrell:
Phone will not work after rsl17

I have been looking and reading about how to get my phone back. I tried uploading the new hyperdrive RSL17 from RSL15 and it just looped on the kitkat/hyperdrive screen. I did not read up on having to upgrade to kitkat and that is where my issues lies. I tried to use the emergency and no wipe and they all failed. I got the Kies format error on it now when i turn it on. any suggestions on what I can do to get my phone back? oh and it is a verizon s4:fingers-crossed:

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Did you try the NC5 Emergency, if that fails try a different usb cable of try a different usb port.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xulthon:
Any chance there's an emergency tar file for NC2? I haven't been able to find one anywhere and I kinda need it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Use the NC2 leak tar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Audemars02:
I've read up a bit, but havent been able to confirm something and was hoping someone might be able to help...

Right now, I am on 4.3 MJ7 rooted, and want to upgrade to 4.4 NC5 and then root. I don't care about flashing ROMs, just want root access...

From what I can tell, I have two options,based on what I have done in the past

1) I can ODIN a no-wipe 4.3 MJ7 on my device, so then I can OTA to 4.4, and then root via towelrool

or

2) I can use ODIN directly to 4.4 and then root.

Is there any difference in the end result between the two, or will they get me to the same spot? Also, the link for the no-wipe MJ7 (at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2507217 ) seems broken, so unless someone has an updated like, I may have to just do #2 anyway.

Thanks for any help

Adam
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
I would just use the NC5 odin tar then. Or use the MK2 tar then take the OTA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Audemars02:
thanks...may try the MK2 no wipe, then OTA... unless someone has any reason why not to do that!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
In did that a while ago when the NC5 OTA came out. After that you can root with towel root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hashbang173:
Not sure how to request to get this sticked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Albie_Stark:
SS, Kernel

What is the meaning of SS? Can I flash a kernel with safe strap , I'm on NC5
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom General] mystiknight:
Decided after a week with my new atom that i've had enough. For a $1000 device its not worth all the hassle. Firstly the speakerphone cuts in and out, the device's speakers are too soft so i miss alarms and reminders, the recording microphone is terrible, the camera quality is average but the speed is extremely slow, and to top it all of the screen emits a noise. Theres some srs flaws in this little device. I'm sure that many ppl have had good experiences with their atom but it just doesn't do it for me. I'm switching to a Eten m600+, i heard that it was a good phone. Anyone know much abou them? There not very abundant in Australia.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom General] tom dunne:
I'm not going to try and make you see the light about the Atom :D , but the m600+ was next on my list to purchase. The only thing that swung it for me was the FM Radio on the Atom.

There is a full review on the M600 (not the + version) over of PocketPCThoughts.com. They are working on a review of the m600+, but overall the review was very positive.
[iPAQ rw6828, XDA Atom General] woftam:
I also was tossing up between the 2.

What swayed me to the O2 was the better phone quality,(sound)

and sig strenth.