yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halfbytecode:
Yes, it may help someone reading this thread.

Just trying to restore the IMEI. I'm not attempting to do something illegal.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halfbytecode:
[MENTION=4325732]bitdomo[/MENTION] I compared the original laf dump and my modified image using a hex editor.

Just as I had suspected, the original dump is padded with zeros. Disregarding that, their actual size looks similar.

So I take back what I said about the tools not being able to extract from the laf image completely.

Do you know what could be the issue here?

EDIT: There was an interesting tidbit from unmkbootimg output. (The full command line output is attached with this post, ramdisk was repacked separately using the tool in the package - not in the output)

*** WARNING ****
This image is built using NON-standard mkbootimg!
OFF_KERNEL_ADDR is 0xFD908100
OFF_RAMDISK_ADDR is 0x00200100
OFF_SECOND_ADDR is 0xFE800100
Please modify mkbootimg.c using the above values to build your image.
****************

Could compiling mkbootimg with the above be of any help, since the mkbootimg had been modified to include ramdisk address parameter in the links you posted?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitdomo:
what was the command you used to put the kernel and the modified ramdisk together?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drawde40599:
U no what I just remembered how I lost my IMEI back then . I was updating to 4.4.3 from factory .IMG and did the command "Fastboot wipe cache" after fastbooting the system.IMG . ( I no it makes no sense) but that's how mine was lost . now I just Fastboot system.IMG with new updates no wipe cache and works perfect . but ya a restore of TWRP was only thing that fixed it .
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halfbytecode:
I used

mkbootimg --kernel laf_dump.img-kernel --ramdisk new-ramdisk.cpio.gz --base 0x026fff00 --cmdline '"console=ttyHSL0,115200,n8 androidboot.hardware=hammerhead user_debug=31 maxcpus=2 msm_watchdog_v2.enable=1"' --pagesize 2048 --ramdiskaddr 0x02900000 -o laf_q_mod_3.img

Just a note, this is the modified mkbootimg which has "ramdiskaddr" parameter (from the thread you linked to in one of your previous posts). Version shipped with bbqlinux distribution has "ramdisk_offset" instead. The original version does not have either, as you may know.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halfbytecode:
Okay, the repacking (using mkbootimg) is not working for original un-modified ramdisk as well. Stuck at the small "Download Mode" graphic is the same manner.

I guess I should try compiling mkbootimg with the modifications suggested by unmkbootimg output.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitdomo:
the command to build kernel image is the following:

mkbootimg --kernel laf_dump.img-kernel --cmdline console=ttyHSL0,115200,n8 androidboot.hardware=hammerhead user_debug=31 maxcpus=2 msm_watchdog_v2.enable=1 --base 0x00000000 --pagesize 2048 --ramdisk_offset 0x02900000 --tags_offset 0x02700000 --ramdisk new-ramdisk.cpio.gz -o laf_q_mod_3.img

Restore the original laf image to your phone.

Do the following to boot the modified laf image without flashing it:

reboot to fastboot

enter this command to boot the modified laf image: fastboot boot laf_q_mod_3.img

You will see the google logo and not the download mode logo but that is normal.

If it not works then I have no idea where and how to continue.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halfbytecode:
I couldn't find a version of mkbooting with tags_offset exposed to command line. Could you post it, if you have it?

Thank you for your help so far.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitdomo:
It is in my attachment
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halfbytecode:
[MENTION=4325732]bitdomo[/MENTION] Sorry for the huge delay. I have the image repacked and working now. It gets me to the "Firmware Update" screen.

However, Windows tries to install drivers for for "USB Composite Device", "MTP USB Device", and "LGE Android Phone". It is successful for the first and fails for the remaining two.

Could you tell me how should I proceed further? Does QPST connect to the device in "mtp,laf" modes?

I was also thinking I should try to boot diag mode from the laf partition itself, using the "diag,adb" code from the android kernel ramdisk. However I'm not sure if that would work since it was required to modify the android kernel to have diag mode running. The kernel thread where the modified kernel was posted, has mentions of enabling "usb qualcomn diagnostic bridge driver" option while compiling the kernel.

This brings me to another question, do we even have the source code for the LAF kernel?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halfbytecode:
[MENTION=4325732]bitdomo[/MENTION] Thank you for the help so far.

Could you please tell me what I could do further?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitdomo:
I have no idea. send it to LG and pay for the repair cost or buy a octopusbox or find someone who has octopus box LG D821 (Nexus 5) Repair IMEI with Octoplus Box: http://youtu.be/APMUtFfphbw

By watching the video it I can tell we could repair imei without the box but sadly it is kept in secret to buy the box or pay someone for the repair who has a box
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halfbytecode:
Indeed those are the last resorts. However, I'm actually willing to work on this more.

I have previously seen a different octoplus box nexus 5 imei repair video, which dealt with disabling some protection in some manner. Strangely this one doesn't say something of that sort in the log.

I will look further into it. By the way, I was looking at LG G2 usb.init file in the android kernel ramdisk. It contains an "ecm" mode as opposed to a diag mode, which essentially does the same though.

There are some differences in the parameters it sets, other than vendor id and similar parameters.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayram1408:
Writing a IMEI is NOT illegal if you are rewriting your own

It is only illegal if you CHANGE IT.

It would be like changing the VIN plate on your car. If it got wrecked as long as you put the same number back on there is absolutely nothing illegal about doing that. It only becomes illegal if it is altered, modified, changed. Please do not mislead people.

And in the USA you CAN change your IMEI and it is totally legal.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x1rocket:
I just bought a micro usb to hdmi adapter (mhl) and the screen wont recognize it...

this is the adapter...

and this is my screen that i am connecting it to... (Qnix 2710)
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slash8915:
That's because the G3 uses Slimport, not MHL.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x1rocket:
ah thanks for the response. I guess ill need to buy a slimport adapter :)
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slash8915:
Unfortunately, yes. But I'm in the same boat. I have 2 Samsung MHL adapters I use for my GS4. I'll now have to buy 2 Slimport adapters when I get the G3. I've been doing a little bit of research, and this seems to be a really good one. Especially for the price: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F90H9BO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3GUUNS55D85KM
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x1rocket:
thanks but I guess I will need to save up on money as I just bought 2 mhl adapters for no use :(
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mad-marco:
Hi All,

I've successfully rooted my Tab S 8.4 without any great drama and enabled write access to the SD Card/Frozen some bloat/Installed Adaware etc.

Next on my to-do list is to try and get Privacy Guard working so I can block Facebook and other apps from accessing my contacts and calendar.

Anyone got any ideas if this can be done on the stock ROM without having to go down the road of flashing a custom ROM?

Thanks for any help you can provide.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3DSammy:
Xposed framework work with at least the Gravity Box module but several others maybe to your liking. I don't know if Viper4Android works on the Tab S 8.4 bit it is well worth a look see. If it does work then you can look forward to a dramatic improvement in audio quality for both headsets and speakers. All can be found on XDA.
[LG Optimus G (International)] Muyami:
Wrong forum, delete please.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
I have an unlocked stock rooted AT&T i747 running 4.1.2. I want to use it on the Bell network. When I put in a Bell sim, it shows it has service, and the pda.bell.ca APN shows up, but it can't find the Bell network, only Rogers. Just wondering if anyone else has tried the same thing and had success or no? As it is I cannot call, text, or browse... Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Is there an option in the network settings to select lte or wcdma?

Did you check to make sure the phone isn't listed as being blacklisted?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
I haven't located any settings about WCDMA or LTE. On my i747m I'm used to being able to toggle between 2G/3G/4G. Nothing like that here. Bell's IMEI check approved it, and it's not on the national blacklist.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] BWolf56:
You say the Bell APN shows up but are you using it?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
Trying to... :) However I'm still not getting any data service.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] BWolf56:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1434995 has the APN, I assume you already looked it up but can be useful.

Getting service but no data is usually just not having data turned on.. So obvious question: Do you have it turned on in your settings/pulldown menu?

If your APN checks and data is turned on, you might have to give Bell a call (don't have to tell them you have a US variant).
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
Thanks for your input. Data is definitely turned on. However, please remember that it's not only data that isn't working. I am also unable to call and text.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] BWolf56:
Can you check to make sure your baseband matches your bootloaders? If it does, I'm out of options for now. Bell (or someone else) can probably help you further.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
Sorry for not being overly knowledgeable...

How can I tell what bootloader I'm running?

Sent from my SGH-I747M
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
Ok. I found how tell what bootloader I'm running. The baseband and bootloader do match.

Sent from my SGH-I747M
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
Back to the same question

So... This phone has sat around for a few months, and now I want to sell it to a friend of mine on Telus. Anyone know what we need to do to make it work???
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Once the phone has been unlocked, it will work on all carriers except Wind and Mobilicity.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
It seems it should be that way... the phone is unlocked, but when I put a Bell sim in it it says emergency calls only. The only network that comes up to set as default is Rogers. Can you advise me as to how to make 100% sure the phone is unlocked?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Are you running a custom ROM? Can you change the network settings to wcdma only?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
I rooted it with Chainfire's Odin Autoroot, but everything else is stock... I can't find a way to change the network settings to wcdma only... I'm trying to use it on a GSM network, anyway. Or am I not understanding? ;)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Which carrier are you trying to use the phone with? If it is Telus/Bell/Koodo/Virgin, it should work without changing anything.

The only networks that support GSM are Fido and Rogers.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
Ok sorry, I think I got confused about the wireless technology. I'm trying to use it on Bell or Telus, but no luck. I guess I should try an AT&T sim in it and see if the phone works at all...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
What stock ROM is on the phone? I had an i747m that was locked to Bell. I used the free method to unlock it, updated to 4.4.2, and it works perfectly on Rogers and Koodo.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
Yeah, makes me think that maybe this is faulty hardware or AT&T somehow hamstrung this thing...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
The ATT should work on Bell and Telus. My Bell i747m could roam on ATT when I travelled to the USA.

Just to confirm: you can connect to the Rogers network but not Bell or Telus?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
Ok, that's one thing that has me confused. I had a Rogers sim for 10 minutes, and during that time it wouldn't let me place calls, but I received a couple of texts... I haven't had a chance to play with it more.

How do I tell what ROM I'm running? Sorry I'm so uninformed
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Very strange that you can't make calls on Rogers. Did the phone work properly on ATT before sim unlocking ?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] quaxer:
I never had a chance to use it on AT&T. Bought it on eBay
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
What is the bootloader and baseband on the phone? Which ROM is it running?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrrocketdog:
:edit:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ncard:
Okay so I'm rooted via towel root, I've got a custom recovery thanks to safest rap 3.75 (twrp) I tried to install X note port for sm-n900a. It said it could only be installed to stock Tom slot so I did. It completed the install. I rebooted, and it failed to boot. So I went to recovery and now it's saying "unable to mount system, unable to mount systemrig, failed to restore system" I have tried to figure this out. But to no avail. I've resorted to creating rom slot 1 and installing dk and running on that, I want my stock back, anybody got any ideas here?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GDofWR420:
OK today I started a petition to get at&t to unlock their locked bootloaders. This will be no easy task to get noticed but I am willing to try for the good of the community.

In the petition I have asked that att to start unlocking old and future bootloaders. I know this may seem like a pipe dream to most of you but I believe if you cause I big enough stir results will be seen.

So I ask you as a community to help out all us att customers by signing this petition and who knows maybe we can spark a trend and never have to deal with Locked down devices in the future.

https://www.change.org/petitions/at...ent-stop-locking-bootloaders-on-mobile-phones

All signatures are very much appreciated as they will show the tru force of the Modding community.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GDofWR420:
Bump for support
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GDofWR420:
3 days, 33 views. Obviously posted were no one ventures too anymore SO MODS PLEASE DELETE.

The Gods Approve This Post, From The Ghost Of Sparta's S5 active.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] jerpelea:
{Z2}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM11 - Android 4.4 - FreeXperia Project

CyanogenMod is a free, community built distribution of Android 4.4 which greatly extends the capabilities of your phone.

#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

XDA:DevDB Information

{Z2}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM11 - Android 4.4 - FreeXperia Project, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z2

Contributors

jerpelea, Kali-, Bin4ry

Version Information

Status: Testing

Created 2014-07-08

Last Updated 2014-07-08
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] jerpelea:
HOWTO

Install instructions:

first time

- power off the phone:

- hold vol+ and plug usb to boot into fastboot (blu led)

- fastboot flash boot boot.img (from cm10 zip)

- fastboot reboot

- enter recovery, on boot led will be violet for 3'', during this period press vol+

- flash rom zip

- flash gapps zip

- wipe

- reboot

for update just flash rom zip from recovery

Google Apps are not included in this ROM. You'll need to find those yourself if you want them.

ENJOY AN UNOFFICIAL CM RELEASE BROUGHT TO YOU BY FreeXperia Team

PLEASE DONT MIRROR OUR ROMS

DOWNLOAD

http://unrestrict.li/FXP

Homepage

www.freexperiaproject.net
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] jerpelea:
thanks to all who made this possible supporting us

contributing with code, donations or even trusting us

thanks to SONY that made all this possible !
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Mr.R™:
Cool, thanks :)

Same issues as the official cm nightly i assume?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] vipaman:
I I think yes. Can't see any changes on the cm11 changelog that fix the issues. So I guess yes?

Will test it at once

Edit: Cant seem to find the rom for the Z2. Is it up or not?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Hogyoku:
This should be it

http://fxpblog.co/cyanogenmod/cyanogenmod-11/
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] stanley08:
Extremely happy to see this thread. :D Hopefully we will get a stable release soon :)
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] robifis:
Tried it last night, was really really smooth but TS issue still available unfortunately. I can't wait for them to be fixed, otherwise it's over to the G3!
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Bumble-Bee:
Patches are in testing that should fix the touchscreen and BT sleep issues. Camera should be the only problem left.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Dragooon123:
Any way we can also test those patches? And any potential fix for camera?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Bumble-Bee:
The touchscreen fix should be merged (https://github.com/CyanogenMod/andr...mmit/277b0e79e8800bf8b9227a0fe8123fc7d7475171)

BT patch will be up for review today at some point

Camera is an entirely different beast, may not be fixable with the current set of prebuilt blobs.
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] cYbOrG5:
Can we execute the installation if not bootloader lock?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] furrypotato:
Did I see on other cm thread that camera fix is being tested now also ?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Hogyoku:
Here you go !

https://plus.google.com/+GiulioCervera/posts/NQYYkxYnNu7
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Dragooon123:
Awesome!
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] furrypotato:
And looking on github I see this.....

If you build it we will come...... :)

Edit: And I'm new to the world of github, but this was pushed to cm11 7 hours ago. So am I correct in thinking that next official cm nightly build would include it ? ( last nightly was 9th so homefully new one soon )
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] deezid:
Can't wait to see first builds coming up with these patches! Finally a proper working CM11 on our Z2. :)
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] stanley08:
Amen to that mates! :)
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] sumedh123:
Does DNC works with this rom?
[Xperia Z2 Original Android Development] Mr.R™:
Dnc?
[About XDA developers] Deiota:
Hello!

I've just installed a fresh copy of Windows Vista RC2 build 5744 but I simply can't install Windows Mobile Device Center!!!!

Can you help me and tell me ALL the steps that I need to do??

Which files to install??

Thanks

Deiota
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elikookoo:
i havnt touched it for a year or so... but now i kinda need it

any 1 know what can i do?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kteAAaG9X-I
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TyJones916:
In the System Apps folder there are a few apps that I want to use but they aren't showing up in the app drawer. When I click on the app I want to use it tries to install it (doesn't say update app, it's like installing it for the first time) but it says app not installed. For example I want to use the app "Life square" or life stream, whatever it's called, but when I select the app it will not install.

Is there any way I can get these apps to install? I find it to be weird that they are listed in the System Apps folder but are not actually installed. Should I try deleting the apps I want to use and then re install them?

Any advice would be appreciated.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spawny_ro:
First of all, hi guys :) I am new to LG, using only Samsung in the past (S1,S2,S3).

So i purchased a brand new LG G2 (D802) with KitKat preinstalled. After a few days, i wanted to turn off the notification vibration, because i don't like it vibrating in the hand when texting in Viber or Facebook Messenger. The problem is i can't. I went to Settings -> Sounds -> Vibration strength and pulled all 3 bars (calls, notiifications and vibrate on touch) to minimum. I've disabled Vibrate on touch (at least that works, it does not vibrate in dialer), but in messaging apps it keeps vibrating. And it is frustrating.

I've rooted my phone to change the horrible camera with the xdabbe's MOD, so if there is a setting i might have missed or a mod or something, please let me know.

Oh and one more thing :) I have the "Location" bug too, that shows me the Location consent every freakin time i activate Location, even if i agree to the terms. If you guys have a fix for that too, i would greatly appreciate it .

Thanks !
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] jerpelea:
{Z2 Tablet}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM11 - Android 4.4 - FreeXperia Project

CyanogenMod is a free, community built distribution of Android 4.4 which greatly extends the capabilities of your phone.

#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

XDA:DevDB Information

{Z2 Tablet}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM11 - Android 4.4 - FreeXperia Project, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet

Contributors

jerpelea, Kali-, Bin4ry

Version Information

Status: Testing

Created 2014-07-08

Last Updated 2014-07-13
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] jerpelea:
Install instructions:

first time

- power off the phone:

- hold vol+ and plug usb to boot into fastboot (blu led)

- fastboot flash boot boot.img (from cm10 zip)

- fastboot reboot

- enter recovery, on boot led will be violet for 3'', during this period press vol+

- flash rom zip

- flash gapps zip

- wipe

- reboot

for update just flash rom zip from recovery

Google Apps are not included in this ROM. You'll need to find those yourself if you want them.

ENJOY AN UNOFFICIAL CM RELEASE BROUGHT TO YOU BY FreeXperia Team

PLEASE DONT MIRROR OUR ROMS

DOWNLOAD

http://unrestrict.li/FXP

Homepage

www.freexperiaproject.net
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] jerpelea:
thanks to all who made this possible supporting us

contributing with code, donations or even trusting us

thanks to SONY that made all this possible !
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] bacon612:
Working great. Thank you so much devs for making this possible. IMHO, this made this tablet the best there is. Keep up the excellent work.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Original Android Development] da900:
Just installed. Looks and runs great. The only two thing I've found are NFC not working and video recording... Will stay on CM for a while. :)<br />

P.S. And one morre bug - touch is not properly working. I mean that especially on lockscreen it is impossible sometime to unlock the device. :(<br/>