yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D5R:
Hello,

I Have a Nexus 5 with root, stock rom, Franco Kernel and the custom recovery is TWRP. I accomplished this by following a guide around this forum, I know very little about Android. The Android version i'm running is the 4.4.2 and the phone keeps asking me to update do the newer version, however, when I try to do it, it takes me to the TWRP menu, and when I try to install it there, I get this error:

"/system/bin/thermal-engine-hh" has unexpected contents

E: Error executing updater binary in zip

Error flashing zip

How can I update the phone to the newer version of android? Can anyone help me? Thanks. ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lionelsuyog:
That is the faulty zip, or the zip is not meant for your device! Maybbe, you should post this in Nexus 5 forum!

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D5R:
Thanks, i'll do that! ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brm107:
Model # SM-G900

Android version 4.4.2

baseband version G900SKSU1ANCD

kernel version 3.4.5 dpi@SWDD5708 #1

build # KOT49H.G900SKSU1AND3

I want to start by saying THANKS to all the xda community.

I never posted a thread because usually I can take care of everything after reading all the good posts that I need.

Do not consider myself a "newbie" but I have a problem that I would greatly appreciate if anyone can help.

I purchased an international version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 that CPU-Z shows the Model to be SM-G900S (klteskt) and for the life of me I can not get it to communicate with ODIN or KIES. PS: I can access the storage.

I tried every samsung driver, every trick for all windows versions every thread for MT64xx loaders and still no comm with kies or ODIN.

Samsung support mentioned they can not help because support is only for US devices. The phone is currently on the ATT network.

Any Help is greatly appreciated- Many Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slickfing:
hey

Did you find the answer?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
Odin should work fine if you have a proper USB driver for your phone.

You said that you had tried every driver. That seems unlikely. Did you try searching the Korean site for a driver? Or downloading the latest version of Kies and using it to install a driver. Also look for the 900S support thread on this forum for more targeted information.

As a last resort contact Samsung Korea, in Korean and request the driver. I'd bet though that you could find it on the Korean site yourself if you try.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Look here http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900s, step 1 is for the usb driver.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marianbot:
Hi there , I have the same problem , but I can go in dowload mode ! I try it in every way ! Keep pop up a korean thing !
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
What do you mean by MT64xx? Is it a MediaTek? If so, you may have a fake device?

Install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Refurbishment Check' and see what is the result?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marianbot:
i want to put some pics but i don't know how
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
You can upload images on postimage.com, or attach a file in this forum.

What does it say in the Menu 'Refurbishment Check?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] naki:
I have an Orange SPV M3100 that is spop on the Windows Mobile screen please halp....
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] HDuser:
Moved to hermes
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] GavinN:
Done a hard reset?

Tried re-flashing the device?

Gav.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] pof:
Read here:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeProblems
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] naki:
Yes I Did A Hard Reset Doesn`t Work

How To Re-flash The Device Please
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] pof:
Put it in bootloader mode, then start the rom upgrade utility.

All you need is here:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes

Don't be lazy and read :)
[Java for Android App Development] clonedaccnt:
I want to create a class schedule app for my school, I want my app to be able to fetch the schedule of the user from my web server to the device, luckily I have an idea on how to do this, the problem is I want the app to have the "Add Schedule" button so that the user no longer have to input the schedule one by one on the default calendar. I really don't have any idea on where and how to start this kind of feature. I will appreciate any kind of help or comments. Thank you and have a good day!
[Java for Android App Development] clonedaccnt:
Can anyone help me with this? :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Billie.jim:
Hello people

I'm look for a cam apps who take picture in 16/9, retrica Does it but it make a collage and i prefer just one.

Thank you for Your help.
[General Questions and Answers] Zeuscluts:
Try camera zoom fx its nice
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] Inferno786:
Hi.I have been messing around with my Galaxy Core duos a lot lately.I rooted it and installed chainfire 3D and then ended up with my phone being soft bricked but then I reinstalled the stock rom via Odin and it didn't do any good my phone still kept stuck at Samsung Galaxy Core I8262 logo and then I accidentally ticked the nan erase or whatever it was and started the process again.Now I am in a really bad situation.My phone is Stuck at Firmware upgrade encountered an issue.Please select recovery mode on Kies and try again.I don't know what to do from here.Please I need help.Some one please guide me
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] palmaputravp:
ever face this problem, first, i pull out the battery, then reinsert again the battery, go to download mode (volDown+Home+Power), then flashing stock firmware via Odin, and working, i got back my stock firmware. You can try :)
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] AnsleyC:
You can fix this without factory resetting or flashing stock rom. Just follow this steps:

(1) Follow this tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVXX-YdhRU0

It's a guide on how to install android sdk which will b used to uninstall chainfire 3D drivers.

(2) Start your phone into recovery mode (home+volup+press+power)

(3) Navigate to "Mounts & storages" and mount /system

(3) Plug in your phone via USB cord to your computer with recovery mode on.

(4) Once you have adb opened in command prompt, type adb shell.

It will display a "#" (without quotes)

(5) Type "sh /system/lib/cf3d_uninstall.sh" (without quotes)

(6) You will c d magic!

Hit the thanks button if this helped Cause i Searched the whole web ( lol :P ) while i had undergone the same problem but couldn't find a proper 1. This is a combination of all :fingers-crossed: :)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dedei:
So, I'm on Central Europe 1 4.4.2, with doomlord kernel and root. I have a backup of my TA partition before unlocking bootloader.

I want to update to Central Europe 1 4.4.4, using the flashable zip that was posted and the stripped ftf.

Should I flash the stock kernel from FTF 4.4.2, restore my TA partition backup and update? Or update to 4.4.4, and after that restore my TA?

What are the bricking risks? Should I wipe everything? :crying: SO MANY DOUBTS
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
Why relock?

Just update by flashing the file
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dedei:
Word is x-reality and possible BIONZ are not working on 4.4.4....
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
I have never noticed a difference.

Just update and then restore TA
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funky0308:
If you want to go to totally "out of the box" device and have OTA update info and few other things you just said then yeah...

First flash ftf and stick kernel and then relock bootloader...

If you restore TA and leave custom kernel you could have serious problems...
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dedei:
Just finished flashing 4.4.4 and stripped ftf without wipe or anything. omg I'm trembling lmao
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
No, there is no serious problem at all, you just need to flash a stock kernel via flashtool (In a stripped FTF or a full FTF) or via fastboot if you have the kernel.elf
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dedei:
So everything went smooth! Now i'm on 4.4.4 with root and locked bootloader BUT x-reality is not working LMAO. I'll try to install it now.

Edit: yep, it's definitely not working. I relocked bootloader for nothing! haha
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funky0308:
Exactly what I said..

You have to flash stock kernel - there are many guys who relock bootloader on custom kernel - xda us full of stories like that..

They have toy now instead of expensive device..
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
No, it's very easy to fix, just flash a stock kernel after relocking the bootloader, it does not brick the phone relocking in a custom kernel, it just gives you a boot loop which is easily fixable
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] SockmanTGR:
Which roms should I be using as it appears there is no rogers specific t0lte Roms. There is an att and a T-Mobile one (as well as a generic t0lte) I don't want to screw something up and I've found various answers on google(saying different things) and I trust the people on here so I figured I'd just ask here. (Sorry if this had been asked before search wasn't working)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] emilgue:
most of the time the ATT version (i317) should work, but if you just want to be absolutely safe check whether it supports Rogers (i317M).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] SockmanTGR:
Thank you very much.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
Easy: all t0lte GSM/WCDMA/LTE ROMs are interchangeable. Modems and bootloaders are not.

I don't think CDMA (e.g. Verizon and Sprint) ROMs work out of the box but I haven't bothered checking.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] SockmanTGR:
Are modems not included in roms? And I didn't know bootloaders were changeable? (I may misunderstand what a bootloader is so feel free to explain)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
Maybe: When in doubt, check the ROM recovery zip installer or Odin tar archive.

They're upgradeable, but that's not something you would be playing with most of the time, if ever. You wouldn't normally encounter this on recovery flashable ROMs, maybe on Odin packages. Look up aboot, tz, param.img and SBL for more details.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobsie41:
Could anybody assist please. I have bought a G3 from somebody on ebay and when I start it up, the device is asking for a MacAfee pin. Without this pin, download and factory reset are both disabled. I have not been able to get in touch with the seller yet however, from what I have been reading, after a factory reset, this will happen even if the user hasn't even opened the MacAfee app previously.

Could anybody help with this or have any experience with similar? :crying:
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daleski75:
Can you post a screenshot of the mcafee screen? Also have you tried powering the phone off holding vol down and power to get into the boot menu and trying a reset from there?

You may have to press vol up on the screen to get into the boot menu.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobsie41:
I can't post a screen shot as my device isn't functional and I don't have a camera however my screen is pretty much this one http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53722932&postcount=1 without the 'wrong pin too many times' warning.

I tried the reset option that you mentioned but this is disabled by the security as is download mode. :crying:
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daleski75:
Ah bugger what happens if you click on the link which says forgot your pin?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobsie41:
I get directed here: https://lge.mcafeemobilesecurity.com/forgot-password.aspx I'm hoping if/when the sellar responds to my messages, I can somehow get a pin using the mobile number of the card that he used. :(
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daleski75:
Looks like this guy had the same issue maybe worth giving them a PM and see if they can assist?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2782395
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobsie41:
I've already messaged him and another one I found. Thanks for trying to help.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daleski75:
Hopefully the seller will get back to you and curious is it a UK seller with a D855 or a Korean model?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobsie41:
No, it's a uk model. The seller has got back to me. The code was 123456 (obviously :D)

It's a 3UK version. I assume I can flash the generic uk kdz? I'm on EE. :):):)
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daleski75:
Not sure too be honest and I would stick with the 3UK firmware as this seems to support all LTE bands and the generic EU version seems to have an issue with certain 4G bands from what I have read here.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] u1988:
[MENTION=2306478]bobsie41[/MENTION]

How you get it to open?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2782395#post54788768
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SHAK3R:
I'm currently rooted via towelroot and keep getting the OTA 4.4.2 update pushed to me. I can't defer. What would happen if I accepted and if I can't how do I work around it. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] -somebody-:
disregard
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jmz768:
Use titanium backup to delete the software update files and you'll never be prompted again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobloblaw1:
I think I s called SDM if I remember right. There may be a second process to freeze so someone please chime in if that's true.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SHAK3R:
Thanks for the responses. If I were to delete the files I would need to know which ones to get rid of.

Also if I just download the OTA will it mess up my phone. Would I lose root if I install the ota and if I do lose root can I just use towelroot again?

I'm not that big into roms and such. Just stock root so I can tether.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SHAK3R:
Just scared myself. I accidentally accepted the ota cause it pops up randomly as and I hit the install as I was typing.

It attempted to install. Phone booted up after what looked like it installed and said "update unsuccessful" I still have root ad of now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Freeze or uninstall the system app "sdm 1.0" using your preferred File Explorer or Titanium Backup. This will stop future OTA prompts. Additionally, any manual attempt to check for a software update will automatically cause Settings to force close.

Root is still possible on KitKat VRUDNE1 OTA. You just need to use Towelroot to gain root access. There is no bootloader unlock exploit.

You'll also want to go to /cache/fota and delete the update.zip for the OTA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SHAK3R:
Thanks slim,

If I could just write back and make sure I understand you right.

If I want just d/l the ota I need to delete the update zip. Check for the ota and install it then run towelroot to root again?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
If you want the KitKat OTA, it's probably easier for you to use Odin to flash the most wipe VRUDNE1 tar from Open1your1eyes0 VRUDNE1 thread. Here is his thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2795659

You can download Odin from the first post here. Make sure to flash the VRUDNE1 tar in the "PDA" field once Odin is running on your computer.

The VRUDNE1 OTA will not install because you are rooted and even after unrooting, it has a tendency to still fail. Odin is a Windows only program. It does not work on OSX.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfobrien:
System>etc>security>otacerts.zip. Rename it to otacerts.zip.bak
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
May I ask, what does this do that renaming "sdm 1.0" does not already do? I have seen it mentioned before but am never clear on its effects.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfobrien:
It is just another way of doing it. Some folks don't use TB so this method will work for them. I have done both in the past just because.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Appreciate that explanation
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
Hello guys,

I have Note 3 (SM-N9000Q)

Android version: Stock 4.4.2 N9000QXXUDND2 -Turkey-

I get this phone new.

After having a call screen comes up with very low bright. Do you know what would be the reason? Software? Hardware?

* I did auto-brightness off (I using full brightness)

* Auto adjust screen tone off

* Adapt display off, but did not improve.

After some calls to very low the screen brightness :S

I making a call, I'm holding my hand over the sensor

and the occasional screen brightness too low to be opened.

Help :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
[MENTION=5183590]serdar_gs[/MENTION] if you cover the sensor when talking on a call, screen goes off.

Is this you want to say?

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
[MENTION=386274]thahim[/MENTION], I do not use cover but screen has a protective transparent gelatin.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
[MENTION=5183590]serdar_gs[/MENTION] what I mean to say when you put ur hand on the sensor near the ear peice while in a call. Not the cover.

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
[MENTION=386274]thahim[/MENTION] sorry for my bad english :D

I do not use cover. no cover.

There is gelatin screen saver.

Not a problem with this constant, I call and occasional screen is low brightness opened by.

Sometimes to be opened with normal brightness, sometimes unfold with low brightness :S
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
[MENTION=228049]serd[/MENTION]er_gs which language do you speak. Ill try to translate

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
[MENTION=386274]thahim[/MENTION] my speak Turkis and i using google translate
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
Help guys :) What is the solution? :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bibz0r:
Try to do a factory reset to make sure that it's not a software issue. If the issue persists, it may be a hardware issue (sensor maybe?)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
[MENTION=4949652]Bibz0r[/MENTION] I did that test proximity sensor. Everything seems normal. I'm downloading rom, I will do the installation from scratch.

Is there anyone experiencing this issue?

I think this might be an issue KitKat =)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bibz0r:
I'm using a KK ROM now but I had stock KK before and never had this issue.

I'm curious, what ROM are you installing?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
I using and installing stock 4.4.2 turkey rom. I get this phone new. I dont install other roms and root.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
I did wipe data and again install stock 4.4.2 rom. problem continues =)

I think the this problem is that 4.4.2 ROM turkey
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bibz0r:
Have you installed a stock ROM from SamMobile? You can get them here :

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

Let me know if you are still having issues.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
[MENTION=4949652]Bibz0r[/MENTION] yes I did download it from there.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bibz0r:
Don't rule out a possible hardware issue too. Or maybe a bug in the Turkish ROM, like you said.

If it's a new phone, you still have warranty?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
Yes new phone and have warranty
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bibz0r:
Then I would suggest you contact your carrier/manufacturer to get it checked.

Let me know how it goes.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serdar_gs:
ok thanks
[HTC Desire 500] dummie999:
A complete guide on rooting your HTC Desire 500, both single sim and dual sim.

Sorry for my English!

Before you begin, you might want to check for updates on your phone, because it is harder to install an update after your phone is unlocked.

If you see any english mistakes, please pm me about them. English is not my native tongue.

The steps:

1. Unlock the bootloader via htcdev.com

2. Flash a custom recovery, ClockWorkMod or TeamWinRecoveryProject

3. Flash SuperSU

4. Flash a kernel without system write protection

Alternatively:

1. Flash a custom rom

2. Simunlock your device

3. Install Busybox

4. Install an ota upgrade

Everything is at your own risk!
[HTC Desire 500] dummie999:
[How to]Install a custom recovery

This is actually quite easy, if you just unlocked your bootloader. The only trick will be selecting the right recovery to flash ;)

Now, there are two three things you need to think about when choosing a recovery:

1. Do you have hboot 1.03 or a lower version

2. Do you want ClockWorkMod or TeamWinRecoveryProject (both are usually abbreviated as you might expect)

3. Do you have dual sim or single sim

1. To check your hboot version, boot your phone into fastboot mode (you got this, check the post up there ^). The third line will be something like:

HBOOT-1.02.0001 or HBOOT-1.01.0001 or HBOOT-1.03.0001. As you might have guessed, this is your hboot:rolleyes:

2. cwm or twrp, that's the question.

Cwm is a no touch recovery. That means you have to use the powerbuttons/volumebuttons to move around which is quite annoying. Twrp however, is a touch recovery, much easier to use.

But with twrp, adb doesn't work, which can sometimes be useful if you are a developer. (twrp is not (yet) available for dual sim).

So, it's your choice: twrp or cwm. If you have single sim, you can pick both, if you have dual sim, you can only get cwm.

Downloads:

Credits for cwm go to [MENTION=5135080]SPSPaWn[/MENTION] and credits for the fix of the dancing screen go to [MENTION=4635923]galaxyfreak[/MENTION]

(credits for twrp go to me)

Now, assuming your phone is still in fastboot:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Or recovery_cwm.img etc. I assume you get it.

Wait for it to finish, and then hit BOOTLOADER, and then click one down to RECOVERY, and select it. Your phone should now boot into recovery.

Congrats, you now have a custom recovery!

Now, before jumping with joy because you did it, there is one thing you should do before you do anything else!

Make. A. Backup.

Not optional. You need to have a sdcard in your phone. On twrp, touch backup and follow the onscreen instructions (backup all the partitions that are already checked)

On cwm, you will have to use the volume buttons to scroll down to backup and restore, then select backup, and it should begin immediately.

It can take a very long time, depending on your sdcard.

-very long time-

Now, you are ready to actually root your phone.