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[Verizon LG G2] SimsDelt:
The newest update technically closed the loki bootloader hole. But the awesome devs here have figured out how to flash an older booloader to the new update. Giving you an open bootloader with KK. They also made a tool to do it to make it idiot proof. Even if your new G2 comes with KK loaded all you do is use iroot25 (to root) and then autorec (to flash the right bootloader / bootstack) and you are in business.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] SantinoInc:
I'm S-Off and on stock Rom w/ root & Capt's TWRP. I have attached screen shots of all pertinent information.

I have experienced the network connectivity issues that this update supposedly addresses. I don't want or need a full rom. I'm looking for the bare minimum that will help with the "network connectivity/voice & data"

Someone please advise what's the best way to do this?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
If you're S-OFF already, just flash the firmware. Click the radio number in my sig and it'll take you to the thread. That won't get rid of the OTA notification, though.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Duce HD2:
Thanks for sharing this. One thing, do I need to flash stock recovery for this to take when using hboot method? Or can I remain on TWRP and still work. Thanks
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
Since you're not using recovery to flash it, it doesn't matter what recovery you have.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Duce HD2:
I followed instructions, but nothing happens.. I don't have an external SD, I just placed it in the internal and renamed - could that be the problem?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Captain_Throwback:
So what you're actually saying is you didn't follow the instructions? The instructions say external for a reason (the internal "sdcard" isn't a removable SD card - it's emulated storage symlinked to the /sdcard folder). Looks like you'll have to either get a card or use the other method.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Duce HD2:
Lol.. You're right. I was hoping it was going to work. Thanks for the help. [emoji106]
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] hazmad:
If you want to apply OTA as htc intended (from a stock ROM), you have to flash stock recovery, replace any factory apps you've deleted/frozen, ensure you have unmodded build.prop & default.xml. then you will be able to apply OTA through system updates as regular. make backup of any files/apps that you want to replace factory after OTA. its good to have a full backup anyway

This worked for me anyway

/system/build.prop

/system/customize/ACC/default.xml

If you do a full Titanium backup, you can also just flash A 1.54.651.10 Stock Rooted ROM, and then restore from backup

If you don't have an ext_sd, make sure to copy any backups/files to your PC for redundancy*
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] reinaldistic:
dude, I flashed the ota a million ways and my connectivity issues persist. I caved in, restored to full stock, got the insurance from sprint (it's open enrollment this month) and turned in my phone for repair. they got stumped on the issues too and ordered me a brand new one no charge. once it comes in I can remove the insurance from my account if I feel like it
[General Questions and Answers] outtawack311:
I tried posting this on a slower forum, but figured this would be a much better spot.

My wife broke her screen yesterday, but luckily we have another one not in use that is the same model. I also tried Nandroid backup, but got an error at android_security so I tried something else.. I decided to run titanium back up on her broken phone, factory reset the new one, moved the sim and sd to the new one, and tried to restore.

The problem I ran into is that there is not enough storage on the new one to cover everything from the old phone. Using titanium backup can I just restore the internal data, app data, and system data on to the new phone?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] pbrstreetgang:
Hi all. Currently running an o2 (uk) xda2s but having trouble getting it to play any other ringtone than the "windows default"??. Have browsed these forums and others and have tried various fixes etc but with no luck, have converted the tones to both wav and mp3 placed them in the rings folder but when i select apply as ringtone it errors saying the ringtone could not be applied???

have used the add ringtone option in the system folder and the tones show in the list, have ticked the boxes but they do not show in the dropdown box in the sounds and notifications options box?. Phone works fine except for this annoying problem, running the last o2 rom that was posted on the official o2 xda website

hope someone can help and sorry if its been asked before
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] meehaa:
I had the same problem

but once I upgarded to wm5 helmis latest ROM, its fine for me

so you can even upgarde, and the latest version is fast and very nice
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] derfeluk:
Had just the same problem, tried placing the file all over the place, finally worked when I placed it in \windows\rings. I then went to Settings/Phone/Ring tone: and there it was and it played ... all 4.5MB with no apparent requirement to shorten file name (05-the_pogues-metropolis-jaffa.mp3). :)
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] mrQer:
I used to get the different problem about Cannot set MP3 as ringtone.

But after Hard Reset it work again.

May youtry to hard reset first before UP-ROM
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] aevries:
It works on my XDAiis perfect. You have to options:

1: put your mp3 file in windows/rings

2. Keep your stylus on the mp3 song for a while and choose:set as ringtone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] meissen:
Now that we have root, I want to finally utilize the phone!

What's safe to do in XPosed framework and what's not? What are common things people use it for? I'm familiar with flashing ROMs but haven't really used xPosed aside from installing one module for allowing better battery stats to work with Kit Kat.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cjranucci:
I use the exchange security hack and the greenify module.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] androidfreak70:
for me its safe to use ;)

BUT if you downloaded a module NOT for you device or rom so you may get force close with the app that the module is modded (eg. module modded the settings app, so the settings app may not work) (you'll need to disable the module)

and its don't effect to the battery life :good:

thats all i got!

Send from my Xperia™ Z (C6602) using tapatalk?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jaxf250:
For me, Root Cloaker, Greenify and Gravity Box all work just fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] natefish:
Have you tried modifying the stock lock screen with Gravity Box? Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] djkinetic:
doesnt work, i have the G900T and have been using GB for weeks, lockscreen mods have no effect on the TW lockscreen
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] BAM1789:
Are you able to enable Soft Keys with GB? I'm super nervous about doing a few things since we do not have recovery (900A).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Jaspah:
My warranty flag is still 0x0, but BootManager caused my kernel boot animation to change to the "Custom" unlocked padlock symbol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] zoso28:
Might have to do with system apps being restricted from startup. And I've heard that changing from art to dalvik can trigger the custom status but just a thought
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jaxf250:
I have not. Someone else posted it doesn't work, so I guess that's the answer. I use GB to tweak the status bar mainly b/c I like the date to show and I hate the stock TW white color. Other than that I don't mess with too many of the settings it can manipulate.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Cubfan99:
I've had better luck with Wanam Xposed than with Gravity Box on the gs5.

-- Sent from my AT&T GS5 using Tapatalk VIP
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] meissen:
Will have to check out Wanam Exposed. I was really hoping to have lockscreen widgets again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] skatin707:
It goes back and forth for me. Different Xposed modules will add that message to your boot sequence, but a few reboots and it should go away.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackuse:
There is this option called Themes in the settings menu. consider me a complete newbie and tell me how that works(Like does it help in changing themes if so how do I do it).
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lokke9191:
There is no option called themes on the stock Rom. What are you running?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elluel:
A custom ROM dev may choose to add the new CM theme engine to his/her ROM. If you were to install a theme (via Play Store or .apk from XDA, NOT themes that you flash or where you modify files) you use the theme manager to use the theme.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackuse:
nice it works great !!. how do i add fonts to the system like change the whole system fonts
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackuse:
hi do u remember my pre question about my missing internal files i jst figured out that when i delete this folder "storage" all the files gets wiped out

only happens when i delete it through my comp, not able to see the file using any file explorer with in the phone and i have no idea of which app created that file
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Storage is an android folder and it contains links to tour /sdcard

Don't delete things of you don't know what they are
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elluel:
You deleted a symlink that linked to your internal storage, thus it deleted everything. You can't see the symlink in a file explorer while in Android but while connected to a PC, you can.

https://www.google.com/#q=define+symlink
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackuse:
wow never expected it to be so complicated. Does this symbolic link show up only in custom rom's, if no then normal users like myself would probably mistake it for an empty folder and delete it.

Thanks for the explanation.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elluel:
It exists in any ROM. You shouldn't delete anything if you don't know what it is.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clarkiieh:
So every time I try activate ART, it reboots, (doesn't bootloop) and sticks, upon rebooting my phone again manually it switches back to Dalvik?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vhngu930:
Xposed is not compatible with art
[HTC One Max] SHANENATAS:
Okay so if this has been answered please point me in the right direction, I couldn't find it. So on my One Max I love the HTC weather/clock widget, but it doesn't fit the screen like on my old DNA. Is there a way to make it fit the screen? I tried to long press and make it bigger but that doesn't work. It would be nice if it fit the screen like it does for the DNA. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
Yes I would love this also
[LG Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769] flybeta:
Hey everyone I spent most of the day trying to fix my p769 with lg wanting me to mail it in. But I don't give up!

So here is how I fixed it finally sure it will help some folks.

Important info uninstall your firewalls and antivirus just to make sure.

Download your Phones KDZ (Not sure zip works, look for it on forum.)

https://www.lg.com/global/support/opensource/opensourceList?types=NAME&search=769

Use the appropriate Model

Mine Was LGP769BK (v20h)

Do everything on this thread that is before method 3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

Running the script might stop where it sets hosts you can use the file

below. Make sure turn on the server in corner of system tray.

Sets your Host

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5shu9a17kuvx6sw/sethosts.bat
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manu44:
Hi,

I am Unable to download the latest Flashtool from the official website as deposit files and uploaded both don't work here in India.

Also, the unrestrict link is not working

Can anyone please upload it somewhere else and share the link
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.R™:
Use Tor?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manu44:
TOR doesn't work here
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.R™:
Surely that's not possible, are you trying with the Tor browser bundle?
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
Anyone tried this on the XZ1

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/06/16/towelroot-exploit-helps-root-a-number-of-sony-xperia-models/
[Xperia Z1 General] Spectre51:
Didn't work on my C6903.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z1
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
is your phone unlocked or branded

conflicting reports that is works on unbranded Z1
[Xperia Z1 General] Mr. Khan:
Not work on C6903 locked and unbranded..
[Xperia Z1 General] ckchan08:
not working on mine c6903 locked and unbranded 757 fw
[Xperia Z1 General] krenogin:
Go to page one on the link, and it has the instructions.

Hey guys, it does work! With some tweaking. Its maybe like a 4 click method. I used the z1c method. Uninstall the APK from your phone and follow the directions on this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53459243

Take the APK file that is not installed and move it over to your pc. The file you extract will have a folder called files, put the TR.APK file there.

Make sure towelroot is not installed on your phone before you do this.

Now all you have to do is run the install.bat file and follow directions. Do not press your keyboard till your phone screen is black and you seen the sony logo.

It does work, and I'm so happy!
[Xperia Z1 General] lelouch68:
Doesn't work on z1s.
[Xperia Z1 General] peperusso:
it also works for me z1 Italian c6903
[Xperia Z1 General] ckchan08:
how to install supersu?

thanks. i think i got the root. but how do i install the supersu? i downloaded the zip file. what's next?
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Download supersu from play store, it do the same job.
[Xperia Z1 General] ckchan08:
i did but when i try to update the binary, it says installation failed
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Once you have root, install a recovery and flash a SuperSU.zip

Then goto options in recovery and choose to check/fix root on system reboot

reboot and fix root.

Done.
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
It look like you don't have root.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
That's not the case.

Updating the binary from the play store app is awkward. I also flash the .zip then choose to fix the root in recovery. That then allows it to be updated.
[Xperia Z1 General] ckchan08:
sorry for my noob... but can i go into recovery without supersu?

i mean i just try install the dualrecovery. but when my phone reboot, i keep pressing vol down. it just wouldn't go into recovery

---------- Post added at 05:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:00 PM ----------

i've check with root checker and it says my phone is rooted
[Xperia Z1 General] hush66:
As indicated in the original Towelroot thread, the SuperSU from Play Store hasn't been updated yet and may not work well with Towelroot. You need the latest version from ChainFire's website http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
ok so just to clarify

you need to install the apk using PC connected to phone using adb - is that correct
[Xperia Z1 General] Gemc666:
Worked on my C6903 LB stock .61 K.K yay!!!
[Xperia Z1 General] cadicuce:
Success (C-6903), thank alot bro:cowboy:
[Xperia Z1 General] eclyptos:
Then I should uninstall the supersu.apk from my phone and flash the one from .zip? What the benefits?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
If its working, then don't worry.

Like the saying says

If it aint broke, don't fix it"
[Xperia Z1 General] FahmyAbou:
I can confirm that it works..Tried it with the method posted in the Z1C department and it worked from the first try :good:
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
same - Z1 now rooted

This guy knows his stuff (the author of the software) he will be getting a donation from me
[Xperia Z1 General] juanpirulo:
Just to say this method its working with .761 NCB.Cheers

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
[Xperia Z1 General] troby86:
Worked on my T-Mobile Z1S.
[Xperia Z1 General] lelinuxien52:
It works fine on Xperia Z1 (.757).
[Xperia Z1 General] Planterz:
So, is Sony gonna sue geohot again?
[Xperia Z1 General] wernerzero:
Yes, got my Z1 C6903 rooted with this.

But now I'm struggling to get Recovery installed...

Tried several times, following the guides, but no luck... :(
[Xperia Z1 General] zxz0O0:
Tried this? http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53467887&postcount=41
[Xperia Z1 General] wernerzero:
Yep, that's the guide that I've followed. It just doesn't seem to install anything. It only reboots normally into the stockROM. No matter if I keep the volume button down or not... :/
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
do you get the double vibration on boot?

Have you got the recovery ramdisks in the system/etc (I think) folder?

Also, you don't keeo it pressed, wait for the double vibrate then keep pressing and letting go either vol up or down (Depending on which recovery you want)
[Xperia Z1 General] wernerzero:
No double vibration and can't find those recovery ramdiska either...

There seems to be a mounting problem...as it says when I'm "installing": mount: permission denied (are you root?)

and then it can't create folders or files...
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Then you are not rooted yet..
[Xperia Z1 General] wernerzero:
Ok, so the Root Checkers are not to be trusted then... :(

---------- Post added at 09:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:52 PM ----------

Had some tea...started over and did the exact same steps as before...NOW it worked... :)
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Then I should edit my post to...

Then you are not rooted yet, or you are doing it wrong.

;)
[Xperia Z1 General] chrisi091:
I tried it also and must say it function perfect. What i do is the following i delete in super su app my root rights and load and install towelroot then i tap make it rain and then it reboots. After the reboots i checked my root in titanium backup and it function. I think it is how geohot say it function on every device that her kernel is not compiled from juni 2014.

My Phone: C6903

Firmware: 14.3.A.0.761 (4.4.2 KK)

Bootloader: Locked

Kernel: 3.4.0 Compiled from 30.03.2014

Recovery: NUT Dual Recovery
[Xperia Z1 General] MisfirGeek:
Great ! I followed installation step by step (pretty simple)

Worked like a charm with V1 (On v2 there was a Syntax error on the install script).

Titanium just installed and OK.

Happy :good::good::good::good::good:

This is on locked bootloader Z1 unbranded but formerly SFR (definitively locked BL) unbranded on the 757 fw.

And don't forget to donate : http://towelroot.com/
[Xperia Z1 General] saleh9416:
worked on my C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
I'm back on here again because I have got to say this guy is a true programmer that we should all appreciate, we have seen various botch jobs manipulating ftf files - custom ROM's - install of older firmware then going through a painful process of running scripts and patches the achieve a less than perfect result

This is a proper solution from someone that is very obviously a huge cut above the rest

I applaud his solution which is quite honestly outstanding, I hope Sony don't offer him big money to go work for them as it would be a great loss to us all

Oh downgrade FW to 527 install custom rom by *** reboot - reflash half a kernel - turn phone upside down shake it - turn off and turn on standing on one leg.............or run install.bat ahem
[Xperia Z1 General] dedei:
You don't need to disregard one's job to praise the other.
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
I've been in the IT business for over 30 years at various levels - I know the difference between turning the knobs and creating the code behind the knobs

This guy creates code - he is not a knob turner

and that is not taking away from some of the good work time and effort that people put in here
[Xperia Z1 General] cingolat:
amazing.....now I have root my z1 in a very easy way........is supersu necessary or not?
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
guys i take my hat of to you all for making this happen , wish you could do somthing about the bad ass bootloader, i will defo donate when i gain employment again, C6903 vodafone l/b works like a charm ,regards joe
[Xperia Z1 General] lelouch68:
How long did it take to root for you..I tried and it just froze my phone so I had to reboot.
[Xperia Z1 General] DonutCommander:
Hey grande the ricordi de me?? Io ciò na sfiga il pc non me lo riconosce in debug USB mode e non riesco a rootarlo

Inviato dal mio C6903 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] zxz0O0:
It's heavily recommended.
[Xperia Z1 General] wernerzero:
:)

I don't know if I really needed that tea to get it working or if there was a USB "glitch" (my PCs USB port has some issues now and then) before.

Well, it wasn't the first time oddities and miracles have happened when rooting and pimping androids and computers... :D

A big thanks to the guys who came up with these easy methods of rooting and installing recovery. :good:

W.Z.
[Xperia Z1 General] ptoner:
Tried many times.. .apk freezes on me and crashes

Everytime i run the .apk it freezes and the force close window comes up.

Eventually it reboots and nothing is changed. Still no root.

Is there a bug with the apk or something up with my phone?

I am using a Sony Z1 on 4.4.2
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
go to the link provided earlier in this thread and you will see an attachment on that thread first post- the instructions say to run "install.bat" once you have downloaded and extracted the files and folders to your PC and followed the rest of the instructions

Running the apk file on it's own from your phone doesn't work on the Z1 with KK it has to be installed from PC

here it is

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53459243
[Xperia Z1 General] ptoner:
Been trying that also. Only get the waitign for the device to connect phase.

Rebooted many times.

Copied the apk into the files folder. restarted phone, plugged in cable and ran .bat....

phone just boots up as normal.
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
getting mad high tempratures with this root, so its back to 534 firmware for me until towelroot is more looked into, regards joe
[Xperia Z1 General] FahmyAbou:
Do you have the adb installed? If not then make sure to install it as it is required. If you have it then download rootchecker to see if you have root access

Sent from here
[Xperia Z1 General] adin67:
Same here, my Z1 C6903 is rooted but won't boot in the recovery mode. uffff, pfff, grrrr...........
[Xperia Z1 General] ptoner:
done all that. no root. package manager and system/bin/sh : SU not found. The towelroot apk crashes everytime I press the make it rain button. forces closes, reboots, no root.
[Xperia Z1 General] cingolat:
supersu has been updated now......no need to flash the zip through recovery.....install from market now works, it can update the binary without problem.

Just for information for the people that need root only for revert back to rw sdcard and don't want to mess with cooked rom.....like me :D (so no need to install dualrecovery)
[Xperia Z1 General] Paul in Maryland:
That's odd: According to the Play Store, Chainfire's SuperSU hasn't been updated since March 27 (v1.94).
[Xperia Z1 General] cingolat:
mine is updated to v2.00........don't now why but this is and it can update binary without problem......

see also THAT
[Xperia Z1 General] FahmyAbou:
Did you install towelroot before using the root kit? If you leave it installed before using the root Kit it will fail. Apart from that there should Not be other issues

Sent from here
[Xperia Z1 General] zxz0O0:
You have problems with your computer.

Try this:

1. Uninstall towelroot from phone

2. Run install.bat

3. After you get error message "package manager", copy tr_signed.apk from folder files to phone (don't close install.bat)

4. Install tr_signed.apk

5. Open towelroot on phone, click make it rain

6. After device reboot, press any key in install.bat to continue.
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
this is not the root causing this - here are some tips

1. Once rooted download the app that allows open access to ext SD Card

2. Settings Accounts Google Ads - untick option for personalised ads

3. Setting - backup and reset - untick option to backup to google servers

This heating issue is an issue with 4.4.2 admitted by google, the phone eventually settles down - the above steps will help