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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
It's not clear what you are describing or asking.

It would help if you elaborated in more detail. If I understand you, you are not willing to use TWRP because you don't want to increment the Knox counter. And want an alternative to TWRP to repair your messed up permissions.

I don't recommend that. Permissions are a key characteristic of an OS. If you mess them up in any non-obvious way, your OS is unlikely to ever be 100% stable again. Notwithstanding TWRP's great job in scripting a recursive fix script, I wouldn't want to trust an OS that had to be fixed that way. If you insist, try searching for an app that fixes OS permissions. Or alternately you could extract the script from TWRP and run it from a root command line.

If your OS permissions are a mess, the better solution is reinstalling your OS (firmware). So I'd recommend that you reinstall a full stock firmware image and wipe the data partition to get back to a stable system. Then do a backup before putting your phone at risk again. If not a Nandroid, then the next best thing e.g. Titanium. Then if you wish, do the SD permissions "fix" again, but follow the instructions from a thread that has abundant positive feedback. Meaning that you should succeed this time. And if not for any reason, then you can fall back on your backup.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brachypelma:
Restored the original platforms.xml file, installed TWRP via Odin (no internet access on S5) and resetted the permissions. No effect at all.

What's now the next step? Wiping what can be wiped and re-flashing the T-Mobile firmware?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
Sorry to hear that your phone is still giving you problems. But you haven't taken my advice yet. I did not recommend the TWRP "fix". Merely mentioned that it was a possibility. I further added that it could not be expected to work in all cases.

It wasn't a complete loss though. TWRP is an outstanding backup method and invaluable for miscellaneous maintenance tasks.

As to resolving the permissions issues, I recommended Odin flashing a full stock firmware + wiping the data partition. That will revert you to 99%+ stock and give you a stable base to proceed from. It will also wipe your user files, so backup anything of value that isn't already backed up first.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brachypelma:
back to life....

fffft, I'm back to a normal behaviour of my S5 now. Thx! Flashing stock rom !+! factory reset brougt it back. TWRP was also gone afterwards, but now with an already set knox counter I'm in a "stressless" situation because this decision is done now forever. Of course I lost 4 weeks of mobile configuration and I would like to investigate a little bit more on the original problem, because my SDcard is still write protected.

When I edited the platform.xml I forgot to the set the permissions to 664 before I rebooted. It was on 755 (don't remember exactly don't know the default umask by heart). A correction in a second loop didn't already help. Could this caused the problem?

You wrote, that I should try the modification with the platform.xml again and take instructions from a reliable source. We have indeed different information in the net.

Variant 1:

add media_rw to WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Variant 2:

add media_rw to WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

add sdcard_rw to WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE

Variant 3:

add media_rw to WRITE_READ_STORAGE

add media_rw to WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

add sdcard_rw to WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE

Which mechanism created deviated problems? Otherwise the system should be ok after restornig the original file.

I could also imagine that the file coding has changed. The files was saved in UNIX mode (LF only), because I modified it with vi in a local root shell. Or that the indenting was done with TAB instead of blanks or someting like that.

Any ideas?

Is there any explanation what happend there and how this can be prevented with the next try?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
Good to hear that your system is stable again.

Make sure that you make a backup while it's still stable. What happened to you is that you made changes that had unexpected results. That's not a problem per se.. it can happen to anyone. The irredeemable problem is if you have no backup to revert to. Which caused you grief trying to sort it out and get back to a stable base.

The actual problem from your app's perspective was probably that they still didn't have as much SD access as they expected and they didn't cope well with that..

So, first thing - make sure that you make a backup. Opinions vary on how much access to give to the SD card. I'll give you a fairly liberal example that will probably work for you. If not, you can extend or restrict access to suit your situation. Just make sure you have a backup to restore if things go sideways.

The file being edited is /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml

<permission name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>

<permission name="android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="sdcard_all" />
</permission>

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] verona:
To get another result, I decided to send my S5 back for warranty to the distributor.

The feedback will be posted in this thread.

The basic question is, what is the best way for backing up the specific model with its ROM to be on the safe way.

The only difference between branchypalma and me was, that I flashed the firmware and did a factory reset, but every app was crashing straight away.

Maybe branchypalma used another ROM (what exact version?) or something internal broke down.

Before having issues, I used titanium backup for backing up files after setting up the mobile, but it was inaccessible in every tried way.

Maybe someone has another idea for the case, the warranty is being denied. Maybe I used a wrong stock Rom.

What would you suggest (Rom, in this situation) ?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] verona:
Feedback as promised: The device has been successfully repaired & returned.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brachypelma:
Everything solved for me

Hello verona,

I downloaded the firmware from sammobile.com/firmwares and select my T-Mobile brand and flashed it with odin. After that I did a factory reset which solved my problem. Afterwards I installed towelroot again and with root access I reflashed the TWRP recovery again because the stock firmware brought the old one back.

To solve the original SD card problem I downloaded the SD KitKat Fixer from JRummy Apps Inc. which creates a perfect written platform.xml compared to the tool from NextApp with wrong alignment.

With TWRP I'm now able to make my desired nandroid backup as well as TitaniumBackup on my SD card. I'm with all Samsung devices already with knox flag on so I do not care at all about it meanwhile.

Now I'm there were I want to be and everything is fine. Hope you get it also working for you!

brachypelma
[Sony Xperia M] syedafzal.shah:
hey guys, iam having problem in changing Lockscreen wallpaper, i can only select from xperia wallpapers, if i select any other custom image/wallpaper it doesnt change at all.... any help? any app that can change the lockscreen wallpaper
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexus@ple:
Wi-fi Mac Address Changes on Every Reboot

I would have to fix it, please.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CCody:
You may change your kernel. This is software issue most likely caused by the kernel.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexus@ple:
Follow the instructions It is also the same.

Device: Google Nexus 4

ROM: CyanogenMod 11

Kernel: HellsCore

Wi-fi Mac Address Changes on Every Reboot. as it was

remark: office rom, It is the same
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CCody:
And did you already do a cache/dalvik wipe? What about factory reset or flashing a factory image?

Your problem is well known and from what I know is that this is really insane. :D
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antonav:
Look there
[General Questions and Answers] DraGula0:
Hi there,

I'm not a developer, so be cool

I would like to know if it's "simple" to create an Android application to set by default the wallpaper "Home" and the wallpaper "screen lock", just with a click for each wallpapers (or why not juste one click for both)

In my compagnie we manage Android under BES10, and unfortunately the wallpaper is not possible on Android (but only on BlackBerry). However I can push application, which is why I need to create this small application

To summarize : my application just needs to embedded 2 images and allow with one click to define the default wallpaper for the home and the lockscreen.

What do you think ?

Is it possible for a non-developer? Thank you !

Kreg
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] Tippfehler:
Hi there,

unfortunately no audio is transmitted in the native SIP client. I have tried all sorts of protocols and codecs.

Does anyone know a trick, what must be set to ensure that SIP also transmits audio?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] Tippfehler:
Also no audio on B839, but on all tried custom roms.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] obiesoft:
I have had a Universal for a while now and there are ups and downs. I like the fact that i can upgrade the firmware and customize it the way i want, but the device is big and i have broken the screen once before. I have been eyeing the sony ericcson P990 for a while and i was wondering if anyone can add their input if i should get the P990 and sell my universal while the price is high since there is a new universal coming out soon.

Thanks.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] nabuhonodozor:
It all depends what You expect from Your mobile. If all You want is a handy tool for communication I would go for an cell phone like motorola ez or similar. If You expect more like having additional calendar or PIM I would still stick to ordinary cell phone.

Universal or p990 is much more than communicating device. cut to the point because You know what UNI is ;-)

I am quite familiar with whole family of Symbian UIQ phones since p800 and motorola A925. I always considered them as much superior to pocketPC in terms of stability and potential of freeware soft. Till Ive bought WM2003 almost a year ago (now I have universal too). Overall usability and software ergonomy is much better in pocketPC than in symbian (its MY personal opinion). theres thousands small issues which make pocket pc better that symbian just like IE You cannot record conversations in symbian out of box - in pocketpc you can make notes along with recording. Theres much more things like this. Another question is constant problem with backing up data from symbian devices - I found several ways but none of them is comparable to activesync (even whatever bad things You can say about its instability etc). In terms of soft theres huge disproportion in obtaining freeware soft for both platforms - Youll wont find such great games like pocketHeroes, UFO on symbian.

I could tell much more but reasumming: as for size p990 is smaller but not so small afterall - I would tell both UNI and P990 are in the same class (comparing to small samsung or motorola). As for battery operation time. Hmm, in papers P990 should run much longer but in reality theres almost no difference between those devices (my friend have P900)

Sorry for my unconsistent reply but I just wanted to give You some points for consideration.

I would definitely stay with Uni - BTW I love to watch movies on it. Futurama looks great on UNI.

Regards,

Piotr
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Menneisyys:
Hard to decide. The p990 is much better to be uaed as a phone than the Universal. However, the latter has much better software support.

If I were you, I'd wait for either the Omni or would go for the TyTN.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] niketkumar:
I would definately go for uni .
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] obiesoft:
Thanks

Thanks, i appreciate your inputs. I think i will stay with the UNI, but i would like to give the P990 a try. My main reason is for somthing powerful and that can stay in pocket or belt clip without pulling me down. The universal has a much nicer interface than the symbian, buti will see, might have to try the P990.

Thanks again.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] EliMiNaTe:
i prefer universal
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] niketkumar:
So all these show that with many drawbacks r uni still has a upper hand above many pda's.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] surda:
hi is there any way to disable dialing codes such as the ##72786#, long story short i have few Samsung galaxy note 2 for Sprint flashed to boostmobile and when dialing that code it reverts the phone back to Sprint and removes the flash it happened to 2 of my customers already

so is there a way to disable that code or if you can tell me where to find it in the system so i can remove it any help is really appreciated
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
Rename sprintdm.apk to .bak and all dialer codes will stop working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] surda:
thanks i will try that and let you know, but thats also going to disable the profile update as well correct? because i need the profile update to work in order to activate the phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
So activate phone then disable app
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] surda:
yes but then again if your doing PRL update or if in the future you change your phone number you gonna need that again, i just need to disable that code without effecting anything else, do you know how we can do that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
As I said just rename it. If/when you need it it takes a rename and reboot and your back in business. The only ways I know of require same style changes.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elinho:
Hey guys! I've searched for smiliar threads but cannot find anything.

While connecting to my AUX in the car or wearing my 200$ V-Moda the sound is like buzzing or cutting.

Is it maybe a harware failure? If I play a notify sound with high volume the speaker does the same thing.

Any ideas? Anything I can flash to test?
[General Questions and Answers] ovu85:
Hi, i've broke the LCD to the MEMO PAD 7 (Me173x) and ordered a new one. When the panel arrived i've noticed that it has a external flex connector and the old one has a inner connectior.

Is there an adaptor? Do i have any way to solve this problem? THANKS!
[General Questions and Answers] ryan49ryan:
I just came across the exact same problem while trying to swap the motherboards in two Memopad hd7 ME173x.

Did you ever come across a solution to this problem?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fuzi26:
Hi there! I have some problems that are very annoying. Since 4.3 update, my phones lags a lot at unlock screen, gallery, camera, settings etc. Everytime I enter one of these there is a delay of maybe 2-3 seconds! I HATE THAT. Is there any solution for that? I'm hopeless already, I asked in so many forums..Please, I need some help. Many said, root it. I don't know how.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostofcain:
Read the stickies in the development thread they will tell you how, and why, to root it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fuzi26:
So the only thing that can help me out is to root the phone?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkened_Sky:
have you updated from 4.1.2 to 4.3 without factory reset? if yes then a factory reset might help, but i can't promise that it will. In most cases it is always recommended to clear data when moving from one android version to another.

otherwise try to avoid touchwiz apps, they always have this lag when starting. root will not magically remove these lags, but you can delete bloat apps, which will minimize lags.

if you really want to have have an optimized, nearly lag free samsung based ROM, then I would suggest you to try one of the samsung based custom ROMs here from s3 development forum (what also would need some knowledge, so read the stickies carefully)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] begimaad:
Just yesterday I got an OTA update for my note 3 exynos in India.

Its still on 4.4.2, but i got kids mode, knox 2.0, virtual tour camera feature, slight visual changes of notification bar and icon for gps. Also got new accessibility features like dark screen, and rapid key input. Can turn the accessibility features on though dont know why.? Can anyone help?

Ok the main thing i made this post is that the sd card write issue by third party apps has come back in this update. I even dont get the charging sound when phone is plugged it even though the audio file is present in the root folder, this problem was present even before the update.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soumen.sam:
# Check Indian thread for dissuasion on this recent update http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2438431&page=328

# Yes it should be on 4.4.2

# I too don’t know about the new accessibility features or whats new, didn’t find them.

# sd card write issue keep present after Jellybean or since Kitkat started. This is what I’ve been going through. So far I’ve never got to write on card. Do you mean you able to write on SD card by 3rd party apps before this update? Or do you mean read permission?

# From the start with Note 3 I never ever heard any charging sound, only vibration when plug-in into charge. Or you customized it?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] begimaad:
No.. when i first got the kk update i wasnt able to write on the sd card neither was i able to use 3rd party s view cases. But then i recieved an ota fix update for these problems. But this update ruined it all.:( no i dont mean read permission.

Yeh it only vibrates when plugged in but it should make a sound also and that audio file is present in the root directory but the phone doesnt play it.

Thanks anyways bro will check out the indian forum
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soumen.sam:
I got my device with the KK when brought it and I was hell bent to get sd card write feature (without root), but even with all later updates I couldnt write to sd card by any 3rd party apps or file transfer over wifi to sd card.

And I will check the sound file. Never saw this.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] begimaad:
Where do u live?

Maybe you didnt get the sd card fix update yet, i had gotten in around 3 months ago.

Check

Root>system>media>audio>ui>charger_connection.ogg
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soumen.sam:
I'm from Kolkata. Yea around 3 month ago I received an update too but didnt check/try the sd card writing feature, thought it wont do any way. Maybe that had a fix but so far I couldnt write file to sd card over wifi by ftp app.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] begimaad:
A recent update fixed the sd card issues
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soumen.sam:
You mean a new OTA update? with this now 3rd party apps can write on sd card? but I didnt see any update after that.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] begimaad:
It was a small update of maybe 16 or 20mb in India and yes the issue has been solved.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soumen.sam:
Yes yesterday just after reading the is post I checked updates manually and it downloaded, its a 16mb pack. The installation showed the same previous message and dont know what the new update brings but this didnt fixed the 3rd party sd card writing issue. Just tested with a wifi ftp app and its same as earlier, no write permission.

However the notification bar pull down lag issue looks like gone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] awzx_77:
I need Arabic Language for my phone G900A . so is there is any one can tell me which ROM in this forum support Arabic Language :(?

thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] awzx_77:
where is admin here please i need guide how to add Arabic to G900A or if i can use ROM for another model like g900f ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Sgt.CM:
Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Waiting4MyAndroid:
What do you mean by arabic support? Arabic keyboard is included. Just add it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] 82801BA:
Find or cook a custom rom using KSA-G900IDVU1AND2-20140516172323.zip. That's G900I (i not L) from Saudi. Should suit your need.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] awzx_77:
this app not working tested by me also language enabler . thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] awzx_77:
what i means ?

i want the menu with Arabic language not only write Arabic i know i can write with Arabic . thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] awzx_77:
am not developer to do this if you can do it i will thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] PadsPCB:
Installing YOUR language on G900A

Hi brother,

It takes some time but i think it is worth the trouble.

First get the firmware you want, in your case G900I from SamMobile resources.

It will be a .zip file and you extract it resulting in a file ended by .tar.md5

That file you can extract it with winrar and inside there are lots of files, but you will need only two: boot.img and system.img.ext4

You will need to extract the system.img.ext4 with ImgExtractor, to a folder named system.

Using the simple mysystem.zip attached, you copy the boot.img and the system folder into this zip file.

Now copy this zip file to your phone´s external SdCard.

This done you will need:

To root your phone, if not done yet.

And install Safestrap Recovery in your phone.

Reboot your phone in the new safestrap recovery and install the zip you did and saved into the sdcard.

Uninstall Safestrap Recovery.

Hope this helps, best regards ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] u1988:
[MENTION=4492653]PadsPCB[/MENTION]

Hi, will it work for me to?

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/help/languages-missing-s5-t2833249

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http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/rom-sm-g900m-t2806032#post54531896
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] MrBrowseGierza:
I was able to developed an Arabic Firmware for G900A however I need some funds to publish it on public. You can check my blog anyway.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] qara1982:
I have the same problem, I tried to root but I lost the software and now I couldn't recover

---------- Post added at 07:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:49 PM ----------

Hello

I faced the same problem but my device was lollipop and when I checked Sammobile it has only Android 4.4.2 for G900A

Ciukd you advise how to find lollipop rim to reinstall

Note : my device stuck on download mode I can't recover using kies or Odin and even using flashboot because usb debugging not activated
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] qara1982:
Any advise for my problem
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] ZaKaRia OuH:
hey bother.

did you manage to find a solution?

i have a G900A which has a 900f Firmware installed on it.

i don't know how did this happen but someway it did.

i'm running kitkat 4.4.2 and want to update it to marshmallow 6.0.1

i can only do that with a G900A firmware because i have a locked bootloader of G900A.

now that you have A G900A firmware, i want to ask you about this,

can you actually type in arabic ?

and does arabic language shows complete i mean it isn't cut off ? right?
[Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500] magaedy:
Hello All :) ,

we asking now for your help and work on porting rom from a device has some similar features like galaxy fame (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_fame_s6810-5279.php)

or galaxy young (http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_young_s6310-5280.php) to our device,

especially galaxy young for the same chipset

this will help very much to get a rom without camcoder and other bugs, maybe we can't get flash bug fixed but there's good solution by (overlay toggling app)

so do a favor for ace plus users :D

Thanks in advance :)
[Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500] Paget96:
You cant use Galaxy Fame, because processor is Cortex A9, then have secundary camera, our device didnt have, GPU is Broadcom VideoCore IV, our have Adreno 200, Galaxy young have 3.15 MP ....