yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia ZR] sijav:
damn! you were right,

formating data partition seems not a good idea in philz recovery!!

I'm gonna remove wipe in aroma and let users do it for next release OR find a way to remove things from data manually :)

thanks a lot for letting me know about this one.

have fun guys ;)
[Sony Xperia ZR] Joncat24:
Finally

YES!!! Finally...finally i had successful to flash Miui on my Xperia ZR!!:good:Actually i was already want to give up...but lucky i did give up...;) I just try not to use Philz Touch recovery...it works!! U are right...is the recovery problem...but my Xperia V was successful install the rom by using Philz Touch recovery...thats strange...:confused: I just use ClockWorkMod to flash and before flash the rom, i just wipe cacheand format system and it works...even i had mentioned before that all the problem all gone~~ :good::laugh: thanks~
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] skip24ftlb:
Hi everyone.

Im looking at getting the vario 2. Is it any good? I did try a mda compact2 and the original vario, but thought they were pants. My nokia 6630 opened apps faster. Along with battery life on the vario, it needed a nuclear power cell. In the end gave it a miss.

So whats improved and is the vario2 deaf on the wifi side? Is the going to be an mda pro 2??? Worth waiting or take the plunge or just stay clear of the vario 2. Is the pro a better unit?

Thanks for your time

Paul
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] jamijam:
The battery life on the Vario 1 was unheard of in the realm of pda/phones. It was very very good.

The Vario 2's battery life is not as good, probably due to the faster processor and faster data rates.

So if you thought the vario 1 was pants due to battery life (which is surprising statement), you can forget the vario 2.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] skip24ftlb:
Coming from a nokia, the battery life or lack of in comparison, was quite shocking. To be fair, what ever phone I use, its constantly searching for phone transmitters due to nature of my job. Nature of the beast I suppose.

I did feel the compact2 and the original vario were very slow in operation.

Is the vario 2 a big improvement speed and power wise though?

Cheers

Paul
[Samsung Gear 2] peter7:
So after we routed our gear 2 how can we add apps or apk`s
[Samsung Gear 2] raiu:
this was 4-5 threads down

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2780980
[Android Apps and Games] xperia_sp_2014:
hi friends i am here today to show you how you can make Zip file from ALL APPS on your phone and install that very easy and fast !

this is useful for changing rom (flashing or update) ! because after any update or flashing rom yo have to install all of your applications AGAIN and AGAIN ! and it is very boring work !

now i teach you to create a zip file from ALL OF YOUR APPS ! exactly like a custom rom that INSTALL WITH RECOVER MOD

if i open the thread at wrong place please move it thanks Manager

Prerequisite :

- Rooted Device

- Titanium Backup PRO (just in PRO)

now open titanium backup and get to the Backup/Restore Tab

click on "click to edit filter" and set this setting :

Filter by status : ALL

filter by type : ALL

(the other not important)

now click on the this button :

and you can see this window :

click on this button and choose Apps that you want to Re-Install after Changing Rom (user and system apps)

and now you can see a list of ALL YOUR APPS

choose any app you want (even ALL) and press the GREEN TICK on top and wait for DONE NOTIFICATION

important : i dont offer you choose any app from system apps ! because you may makes " Compatibility " Errors

now get back to list of command and fine this button :

and Click On RUN :

now you see a list again ! but this time you just see the BackedUp Apps (that you choose before step )

and it Final Step ! but there is Important point ! here you have 2 option for your ZIP FILE !

you can choose that zipped file create WITH or WITHOUT app's DATA

for example you can create an App Only Zipped file that its included All of your Apps but just your Apps not Data ! (my offer)

or you can create an App+Data Zipped file from all your apps

now you just choose the option , set the name of this file and press on GREEN TICK

this is it :) now you have a flashable zipped file and you can Install this in RecoveryMod after any flashing rom (custom or Official rom)

very EASY AND FAST :)

IMPORTANT : for first time after flash and reboot you should wait for few minutes ! because after rebooting Titanium will start and restore data in notification bar ! just wait to done

if your zipped file HAS DATA , yes ! its better that you flash ROM and reboot then install TB , Run it and allow su ! and after you go back to recovery mod and flash the update.zip and reboot again ! then you shoud wait for titanium backup in NOTIFICATION BAR to restore DATA

BUT

if your zipped file is APP ONLY ! you dont need any su permission ! you just flash rom and reebot once and then reboot again and flash zipped file ! JUST IT

i hope that my post be helpful for you guys

Exclusive Tutorial From Me And XDA-DEVELOPERS
[Android Apps and Games] Dan-SRi:
Just to let anyone know, the creating a flashable zip part of this requires the donation version of titanium backup :)
[Android Apps and Games] JoeFCaputo113:
Which is VERY WELLL worth it! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Dan-SRi:
Agreed! :D
[Android Apps and Games] xperia_sp_2014:
oh yes you right :D :laugh: i forget to say that sorry ;) but the donated(cracked) version is everywhere :p:p:p
[Android Apps and Games] robneymcplum:
Oh so thats OK then, we can all use that... :(
[Android Apps and Games] skull47:
gr8 TUT @OP...

i dont mean to b rude but i thought i wud share this too...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip

this app does the above mentioned in the free version itself
[Android Apps and Games] xperia_sp_2014:
why are you sad ? :( i have pro version if you want ;)

hi ! no thats ok thanks for your offer ! its very cool app welldone :x but i just want to share what i found in titanium just it :fingers-crossed: and titanium has a good think that it can SAVE DATA TOO on zipped files ! but your app is very useful too thanks you for making this app :x
[Android Apps and Games] lovinaakash:
I flashed zip file but data was not restored

I saved app+data
[Android Apps and Games] xperia_sp_2014:
for first time after flash and reboot you should wait for few minutes ! because after rebooting Titanium will start and restore data in notification bar ! just wait to done
[Android Apps and Games] pwrmedia:
Make sure you've enabled root and SU permissions after you flash your ROM, then reboot to recovery and flash the update.zip you made in Titanium.
[Android Apps and Games] skull47:
THE APP IS NOT BUILT BY ME....i just thought of sharing it LOL...

and the app does save app-DATA also jus lyk TB...:P

nywys gr8 guide:good:
[Android Apps and Games] lovinaakash:
Means after flashing ROM I should reboot device install tb allow su then reboot into recovery flash update. Zip?

Or

Flash ROM flash update. Zip and wait?

Confused so plz help
[Android Apps and Games] TheUnknownThing:
Helpful to know! Thanks for sharing!
[Android Apps and Games] xperia_sp_2014:
oh i see :D my mistake :P .. so that will be an usefull app thanks for share :x

no you dont need install tb after flashing rom because titanium will be installed after you flash update.zip ! (when you are creating update.zip tb join to your selected app automatic and after you install update.zip TB add to you drawer

and about your question >>>> if your zipped file HAS DATA , yes ! its better that you flash ROM and reboot then install TB , Run it and allow su ! and after you go back to recovery mod and flash the update.zip and reboot again ! then you shoud wait for titanium backup in NOTIFICATION BAR to restore DATA

BUT

if your zipped file is APP ONLY ! you dont need any su permission ! you just flash rom and reebot once and then reboot again and flash zipped file ! JUST IT :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GialanG:
I wonder if Windows ttf fonts and Android fonts are the same, because they have the same extension .ttf, but the file size of Windows fonts are much bigger. Can I copy a standard Windows unicode ttf font (such as Tahoma, Arial, Times New Roman...) to use it as the system font in my Android device?
[Nexus 4 General] mihahn:
This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!

Note: I'm not responsible for any damage on your phone! You choose to do these modifications and you are responsible for any problems!

I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works :)

Devices you can root using this app:

- Nexus 4: 4.4.3, 4.4.4

- Nexus 5, 4.4.3

1. Install the towelroot app (xda thread) from the project site! Please thank geohot, he made this possible!

2. Open the app and click on "make it ra1n"

3. Wait 15 seconds and the phone will reboot!

Congratulations! Your phone is rooted now!

4. Install either SuperSu or Superuser

a) In the app update your binary the "normal way" (without a custom recovery)

b)

1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!

2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm

3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")

This is it! You're rooted now and you can easily unlock/relock your bootloader using the BootUnlocker app without wiping any data ;)

Note: This was not my work! I just wrote down some steps to root and unlock :)

How to unroot:

1. Reflash the stock recovery image/stock kernel/etc (only necessary if you are running a custom kernel/recovery/etc)

2. Open BootUnlocker and lock the bootloader. Now you are able to uninstall the app!

3. Open SuperSu -> Settings -> Full unroot. This will unroot your phone and the app will automatically be uninstalled.

4. Reboot and done ;)
[Nexus 4 General] salxtai:
noob clarifications

Hey, came across your post in another post where you mentioned this method would prevent the posibility of the phone being wiped when unlocked + rooted via "traditional" methods using a PC w SDK etc. Phone at present is locked, unrooted stock Nexus 4 kitkat 4.4.4 stock.

Just wanted to clarify a few points since this is the first time I've come across a method where the phone is rooted and unlocked from within itself (I've rooted and unlocked a HTC desire back in my heydays).

--- Do I need to unlock the phone if I just want to change the kernel from stock to the Matr1x kernel? (I had taken unlocking as a given as it was the first step in every guide - there is no mention of steps on how to actually install the kernel but I was going to research that process once root and unlock was done successfully)

--- Any chance you can give steps on updating the binary the 'normal' way? (never done this before)

--- How do you install CWM using your method? Again, I have only seen it being installed via command lines from the PC

Apologies in advance for the dumb questions but searched and couldn't find any clear answers for those steps that I'm not understanding :confused:
[Nexus 4 General] mihahn:
1. To flash a kernel you have to unlock your bootloader, that's right. You just flash it using your PC and fastboot, there are many guides on how to do that ;)

2. If your phone is rooted and you have SuperSU installed there'll be a popup and it'll tell you to update the binary before using the app. You are able to select the "normal" way then without a recovery :)

3. You can install CWM/TWRP using your PC in fastboot mode! ;)

No problem, just ask :good:
[Nexus 4 General] PGvossman:
Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?
[Nexus 4 General] mihahn:
If you mean fastboot commands for example to flash another kernel/recovery/etc, yes! There's no difference between unlocking using this method or another "old" one, but this one doesn't wipe data ;)
[Nexus 4 General] pincher65:
yes. can also be used flashify to flash recovery.img without PC
[Nexus 4 General] PGvossman:
I think I'll give it a try then (assuming there's no risk of bricking my phone or doing irreversible damage). On that subject, is there an easy way to lock the bootloader and unroot?
[Nexus 4 General] mihahn:
Check the OP, there are already the steps given to unroot and relock ;)
[Nexus 4 General] Soymicmic:
I tested this on Android 4.4.4... it works fine! ;)

Note: with TowelRoot v3 it isn't necessary reboot, but when I've tried to update SuperSu it fails so reboot and that's all

Thanks so much!
[Nexus 4 General] PGvossman:
I apologize for asking so many questions but what exactly is "updating the binaries". Is that just for the app itself or does it do something to the phone?
[Nexus 4 General] mihahn:
It updates the superuser binary that got installed by Towelroot I guess ;)
[Nexus 4 General] anees167:
will this method work on the nexus 5?
[Nexus 4 General] dodgebizkit:
Thanks, for the average user who doesn't use custom roms or anything really crazy, is super su or Superuser a better option? Or is it the same more or less? Thanks
[Nexus 4 General] mihahn:
Yes, it should work fine. Try it ;)

These two are basically the same, as they are apps to manage the superuser permissions of other apps. You may use the one you like ;)
[Nexus 4 General] Messpelled:
That was easy

Of course I don't see this thread unitl after I spent the last hour setting everything up in Ubuntu to root the old fashioned way! Used this and was rooted in no time.
[Nexus 4 General] ashutoshchauhan211:
ota updates affected or not?

does using this towelroot will affect the ota updates i.e. if any ota update comes will i able to install as in the stock rom...?? please clarify this...
[Nexus 4 General] Rohit02:
see towelroot only roots your device.

You can get OTA PROVIDED - You dont change any of the stock files.. Nothing should be changed.
[Nexus 4 General] marculin:
Hi, I have rooted Nexus 4 4.4.4 with towelroot app (and I have SuperSu app).

Now, If I install custom recovery, I will lost data? With custom recovery, I will get OTA update?

Thank you
[Nexus 4 General] nexusfans:
blank nexus 4 without ROM :(

hi

i tried to install android L, forgot to backup the old ROM , unable to flash the new android L and i cant even restore the old ROM because i forgot to backup the ROM. Tried to do ADB SIDELOAD also....it says cannot read the (file)...tried so many times

i am unable to install a ROM in my nexus 4....only thing i can see in my phone is recovery mode....:(

Kindly please help.........anyone please reply to this post....and help me...... :(
[Nexus 4 General] pincher65:
http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
[Nexus 4 General] x.0ni.x:
Can anyone CONFIRM that flashify will successfully flash TWRP or CWM after the use of the towelroot root method and bootunlocker app has unlocked the bootloader? id like to try this way because of the simplicity of this but i need to know if anybody else has tried this.
[Nexus 4 General] pincher65:
yes, work fine.
[Nexus 4 General] ashutoshchauhan211:
i have installed xposed framework and supersu....and installed modules from xposed framework. does this change sysytem files?

i am concerned about android l. in future when nexus 4 will get android l, will i be able to install it without any issue with towelroot and these above mentioned apps.
[Nexus 4 General] Rohit02:
I doubt you wont get it. As you are using Xposed. yes it changes some files.

You need to go back to stock completely. (stock rom,kernel,recovery.)
[Nexus 4 General] ashutoshchauhan211:
i have one more querry...i didn't flashed any rom and kernel, just used towelroot app. does this install custom kernel? and is there any way to unroot my nexus 4(rooting done using towelroot only)?
[Nexus 4 General] mihahn:
No, this doesn't install a custom kernel, you have to flash it by yourself ;)

You can unroot it if you revert all changes you did to the system and you click unroot in SuperSU (explained in OP, too!) :P
[Nexus 4 General] mboisker:
succes without wiping data

:good:
[Nexus 4 General] Spike`:
you can also use ROM Toolbox in playstore to flash any recovery
[Nexus 4 General] ashutoshchauhan211:
unrooting

thanks for the reply

I did as u told uninstalled towel root,xposed framework and also did full unroot from supersu. Now when i change runtime to art the phone reboots but still the runtime is dalvik. Any help about this.
[Nexus 4 General] Joakim_Lind:
Here it is!

[QRCODE]https://chart.googleapis.com/chart?...l=http://beste-apps.chip.de/qr/2/cxo.70416483[/QRCODE]
[Nexus 4 General] darkkid85:
If i delete the towelroot apk from my phone, will i still have root access?

Pls confirm?

Nexus4 on stock 4.4.4 but rooted obvi :good:
[Nexus 4 General] mihahn:
Yes you will, it just roots and you may uninstall it then ;)
[Nexus 4 General] Prawesome:
Works exactly as described and does its work greatly. You might feel a bit amazed since most bootloader unlock methods involve wiping of data but this works really great and there is no need for any doubt :)
[Nexus 4 General] GuardianOTB:
After update to Lollipop i lost my root access. My bootloader is locked and wiping data is just damn pain in the... . Can you update it to root on 5.0? Please
[Nexus 4 General] sink1991:
No!

It didnt worked for me and my data got wiped :/
[Nexus 4 General] mihahn:
On which android version did you try it? I've never heard that data got wiped, it either worked or failed :)
[Nexus 4 General] GuardianOTB:
Towelroot doesn't work on Lollipop. Worked like a charm on kitkat.

Data gets wiped if you want to unlock your bootloader and current root tutorials require unlocked bootloader first so...
[Nexus 4 General] Mr_S:
There's a app on play store that unlocks BL without wiping data
[Nexus 4 General] GuardianOTB:
There is BootUnlocker for Nexus devices but it requires Root. So i'm stuck in loop. To root i need to unlock the bootloader first which wipes my data. To use the app i need root access.

Any ideas would be most welcome.

Lollipop on nexus4.
[Nexus 4 General] escombralls:
Yes, I have updated my Nexus 4 to Lollipop, and I've lost my root!!

Is there any solution to root or unlock BT without wiping ?:mad:
[Nexus 4 General] TwistyValhalla:
I'm also looking for the same thing. Root Lollipop without losing data - if it's at all possible.
[Nexus 4 General] WarioNeila86:
Any news on rooting Lollipop without losing data?? :confused: :confused:
[Nexus 4 General] TwistyValhalla:
No, not that I know of. Sorry..
[Nexus 4 General] wagners1312:
Solution found for Android 5.1.1!

Hey guys. Towelroot doesnt work yet with the newest stock Rom but kingroot does! Just download the latest apk and klick root! Sometimes it may not work but try it again (i try it 15x) after Purify is installed you got root. If not than try it again. I hope this help you :)

Hit thanks if its helps you
[Nexus 4 General] wagners1312:
If you device doesnt root with kingroot than reboot it and than try it. After the APP displays more than 70% than your finished (i hope it :fingers-crossed: )
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qasim799:
Hi,I request to devs to port Firefox os to s3 mini as it would be less ram consuming and something different.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] baruchadi:
I was trying to carrier unlock my phone, and to do that i tried to downgrade it 4.3 to 4.1.1, and only after i had pressed the button, i had noticed that this might brick my phone in a comment in one of the forums, this is what i did:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2625461

after following this and trying to run odin with it, odin returned "FAIL", and due to my high level of stupidity at the time, i tried to use the original 4.1.1 as my PDA in odin right after, i didnt reboot or anything, just pressed start again with the other tar.md5 file....

so now i cannot go past the samsung galaxy s3 logo when booting. I CAN go into download mode though, but i have no clue what i am supposed to do afterwards

i have the Galaxy S 3 i747 (was 4.3 before the whole mess) at&t carrier, i am trying to unlock it because i am travelling and need a phone.

please help me fix it, i do not care about the warranty since i dont have it anymore anyways, as long as the phone is working

also, if possible, i also need to unlock it afterwards, any help is HIGHLY appreciated, thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] KorGuy123:
Downgrading your boot loader from 4.3 is a guaranteed brick. I'm not sure if the brick will get you to the Samsung screen.

If you're already assuming its bricked reboot into recovery and do a full wipe. Restore a nandroid of something if you have one or try flashing a custom ROM. Because Odin failed maybe it never flashed the boot loader.

Worth a try
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Larry2999:
Welcome to the forum! Wished you'd come in much earlier though as you would have found you CANNOT downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.1 to free unlock. Sorry, but once you are on 4.3, the surest way to unlock is to obtain the unlock code from the carrier or purchase one online. Sounds like you do have a soft brick. If your phone is still booting to the Samsung logo, then it's only a soft brick. Attempting to downgrade the 4.3 bootloader usually results in a hard brick so you may be in luck.

To fix this first, try to see if you can boot to recovery mode and do a hard wipe/factory reset. If you are able to boot to recovery (or download) mode then you have little to worry about. If the reset does not work, you can flash custom recovery via Odin and follow the instructions in the thread below to restore stock 4.3. Afraid, you have to revert to full stock 4.3 to get the phone back in working order and don't even think about 4.1.1.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658486

If you are not able to get to recovery, then you can see if you can boot from a debrick image following the instructions (on the first page) of the thread below ...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2549068

Once your phone is working normally, you can request the unlock code from AT&T via the request form below. If eligible, they should provide this. Otherwise, you would have to buy one online ....

https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/

Let me know if you need any further help.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] baruchadi:
I tried wiping everything, i also wiped cache, still didn't boot, thanks though!

I am able to get to recovery, but the first link isn't very clear.... i am not really familiar with odin and all this other stuff... lol, i am now downloading the files it says to download in the first link though, can you maybe tell me in a quick list what exactly im supposed to do?

thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] BWolf56:
It's time to start reading. Before doing any flashing/modding, you should make sure you understand what you're doing and know the risks.

Now as for Odin, it's quite straight forward. Phone needs to be in download mode, you put the PDA file in Odin and flash (if it's a Odin one-click, just need to hit start). One thing is to not interrupt it! Especially if flashing bootloaders cause that will brick your phone. Also, don't downgrade bootloaders.

There are a few guides in the sticky, I suggest you take an hour or two reading them so things like that don't happen again (or that you know what to do if it does).

GL!