yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lemonboi5:
Hello all. New to the Verizon note 2 but not the forums. I have a Note 2 that I used odin to get up to MJ9 from the 4.1.2 firmware. I have safestrap installed but when I go to install CM11 it just hangs on the boot animation. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bluemgt06:
You have to wipe system, data and cache before flashing (installing) CM 11. Also make sure you have the correct CM 11 because its different for each carrier. I personally have the US Cellular Note 2, it will let me install Verizon things because the physical device is the same but things like calling and data doesn't work or it might boot loop or get stuck like yours is doing. I know I got confused when I first started flashing things to my phone by trying to flash the international model files and they wouldn't work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lemonboi5:
Thanks for the quick response!

I got the one for the i605. I actually have AT&T and would like to use AT&T service on this note 2. I just wasn't getting service where I live for some weird reason unless I use an ATT phone. I created a second slot did a complete wipe and install, then restart and now it's just black. I can reboot and get into recovery though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bluemgt06:
You cannot use the Verizon Note 2 on AT&T because the Verizon is CDMA network and AT&T is GSM. There is a hardware difference.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lemonboi5:
I would at least like to have cyanogenmod on it then. Its still just black screened.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bluemgt06:
Are you flashing a nightly build or a milestone?

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I can't get recent nightly builds to boot at all on my Note 2, the Milestone (very few bugs) will boot though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lemonboi5:
M7 or 8? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bluemgt06:
M8 is the newest one. Be sure to get GAPPS too so you can get to the App Store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lemonboi5:
Downloading now! Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rchrdcrg:
Is your bootloader unlocked? If not, then as I understand things with SafeStrap, you have to use a Samsung-based ROM as you can only change the ROM and not the kernel. Trying to install CM11 will not install the CM-based kernel, so it won't boot. If your bootloader is unlocked, you shouldn't be using SafeStrap as it's only a workaround for those of us who can't unlock our bootloaders.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lemonboi5:
How do you unlock bootloader? D:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rchrdcrg:
If you're on MJ9 or anything newer, you can't... Verizon locked the bootloader down so tight that nobody has been able to unlock it, and from what everyone has been saying around here, it may never happen. This is exactly why this will be my first and last Verizon phone... every other carrier's version is unlockable, but Verizon feels the need to dictate what we can and can't do with the devices we paid for... unacceptable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bluemgt06:
Since I'm on US Cellular and they don't lock the boot loader I didn't know about that. Sorry. I don't understand the whole reason for locking it in the first place. Plus with the law changing they should allow it to be done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lemonboi5:
Maybe I can find a gsm note 2 board lol. I built this note 2 from like 5 bad ones but should have thought about the Verizon being a doucher thing lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] twiztidvandal417:
I'm not entirely sure what safestrap entails. What I do know is the Verizon note 2 is a world phone and you should be able to use at&t on it. I'm currently running beans rom and I'm on straight talk with it. I am unlocked though. But the Verizon note 2 does support gsm bands (not the lte bands though)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] rchrdcrg:
Unfortunately that law has to do with unlocking the phone for use on other carriers, not unlocking the bootloader to allow the installation of custom ROMs and kernels.

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Safestrap is a workaround that allows the use of a custom bootloader, but it's somehow running alongside the existing one without actually replacing it (or something like that... I'm not a developer, so I'm hazy on the details), so it is very limited in what it can do. Since the kernel can't be changed, it will only work with specific ROMs that use the stock Samsung kernel, and even then not all of those ROMs are guaranteed to work. I also don't know if it can be used with Android 4.4 KitKat as I have not tried... there may be some information on that in the Safestrap thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lemonboi5:
I swapped to an ATT board lol thank you guys. I'm an ATT customer anyways but could only find the Verizon board at the time. I got dn3 on it now (So amazing!) Thanks for the help guys. I hope soon someone cracks open the Verizon bootloaders!! It's your device! You pay on it every month! Well really just for their service... The device is yours.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Gozieugo99:
Hello guys am so happy to be here

I jux started learning android development n am onto building ma first rom thanks to ur tutorials
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ArmStrongDickPunch:
Not correct Verizon 4g LTE phones use sim cards and are world phones so they have both a CDMA and a gsm radio I've used mine on straight take with att service you won't get 4g data speeds only h+ just have to put in the new dim and correct apns

And as far as the op's questions as one response stated if ur boot loader is locked safestrap is only compatible with 4.3 touchwiz based Roms and ROM slots don't work either you u have to flash over stock ROM slot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bluemgt06:
I Googled it and you are correct. Though the us cellular model has a Sim card it is only for data.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chopstix9:
Does anyone have any idea how I can change the encryption method back to swipe using Foxfi? I've tried all methods in this thread => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2743117&page=8 to no avail. When trying those methods and going back into security - encryption, all items except password are greyed out un-available.

I drive a truck with the phone in a cradle and I REALLY need to be able to go back to just swiping the screen to unlock when I am rolling.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

VZW Galaxy S5 Retail Edition, rooted w/ SuperSU installed & knox disabled. Running Foxfi for wireless hotspot. Unless there is another way for me to make the hotspot work? Not on an 'everything' plan on old unlimited so I need to hack the hotspot.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcollier:
Not sure where the problem lies because that method, while a pain in the ass, does work. Another way would be to install one of the ROMs that has the Verizon provisioning turned off, and then you can just use the built in hotspot toggle.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kprice8:
x2, or just install the Xposed framework, and X Tether, and remove FoxFi altogether. I mean, if you're already rooted, there's no real risk to the Xposed and X Tether that I have found. And SWIPE AWAY with it. I have been for a couple months now.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zero66:
Found another quicker way to do this:

1. Goto google.com/android/devicemanager and locate your phone.

2. Click "Lock" and chose a new number password.

3. Type the new password on your phone and it will unlock.

4. Now it should let your change the lockscreen to anything, and foxfi will continue to work

Still working after restarting phone and using Foxfi ￼
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tgeery:
this worked perfectly for me!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pego99:
Thanks very much. Worked perfectly. Had no idea you could even do this stuff. You are a genius.
[General Questions and Answers] ramsenn:
Hello dear xda ppl, i will soon start computer engineering in Embedded Systems, and i wonder wich laptop should i buy mac or windows? i want a good computer that dosent have a lot of bugs and it have to be a good build quality.

Thanks in advance!
[HTC Droid DNA] bluegreen343:
I followed everything step by step on the cyanogen mod installer wiki and it all worked fine until I went to reboot my phone and I cant get past the HTC quietly brilliant white screen! :crying: :crying: I cant seem to get it to work and the backup I made was deleted somehow on the phone and I'm quite upset because this is the only phone I have and don't understand why it wont boot. :crying: :crying:
[HTC Droid DNA] bluegreen343:
Any Ideas? :crying:
[HTC Droid DNA] danjull:
We need some more info here. What were you on before, what recovery are you using, what cyanogenmod file did you flash, what steps did you take before flashing?
[HTC Droid DNA] bluegreen343:
Well I guess it doesn't matter now lol sorry... Took it in and my carrier got me a new phone... An upgrade was due anyways
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astonv12:
Hello,

I have installed a 4.3 stock-rom with root (10.4.1.B.0.101) on my C6603.

Now I want to update to 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230), but it doesn't work!

I can not install the original rom from Sony, OTA doesn't work and via companion it tells me I have a other software installed and upgrade is not possible!

Can anyone help me with this? Where can I get the original 4.4.2 rom to install?

Is there a way to upgrade and keep the root?

Best regards

AstonV12
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
Tool : http://www.flashtool.net/download.php

FTF file http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/general/ftf-10-5-0-230-c6602-c6603-journalist-t2759636 select anyone of them

Backup your data

Install flashtool and after that go to the place you installed and then to drivers folder and ru the installer and select xperia z and fastboot and flashmod drivers and while the install you will get another window just select install anyway

Move the downloaded FTF file to frimwares folder in install place of the tool

Run flashtool

Click the lighning icon

Select flashmode and ok

Select the file in the list

Wait little time and when you see window says waiting for flashmode:

Turn the phone off

Hold vol- button

Connect the phone and when the window go away release the button

Wait few minuteS

After finish unplug the phone and turn it on

Enjoy ;)

Xperia™ Z (C6602) with Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astonv12:
Thanks a lot for the quick feedback, but now I have some more questions:

I have Clockworkmod 6.0.4.6 installed, is there a way to flash it via this recovery?

And is there also a german/austrian rom-version available, or is it the same with the US version?

Actually I wanted to upgrade it according to the description from doomlord here http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-6-root-xperia-t2167381 since I'm already familar with the process, but all what is missing there is the stock rom... so would it also work if I use the rom from your description and flash it via the recovery?

And will I always loose my settings and data with the update or is there a way without loosing it?

Thanks again for your support,

best regards

aston
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
Sorry but i didnt got wha you mean

Can you be more clear please? :)

Xperia™ Z (C6602) with Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astonv12:
Okay, actually there are two questions from my side:

1. Is ist possible upgrade my existing rooted Android 4.3 to a rooted 4.4.2 without loosing my settings and data on the phone?

2. Can I achieve this by updating the stock rom and then the kernel according to the description of doomlord?

=> If yes, where can I get a german version of the Android 4.4.2 (stock rom) and how can I install it (keep point 1 in mind)?

I hope this makes my question more clear, thanks for your help again!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidtweaker1:
When you flash using flashtool uncheck data wipe.

For German firmware go here
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astonv12:
Okay, so that means I:

1. Flash stock Rom from your link via flashtool

and

2. Flash doomlord-kernel via recovery

and then I should have the the 4.4.2 rooted, did I understand that correct?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidtweaker1:
when you flash stock rom you will loose custom recovery most probably.

Flash doom kernel using fastboot

use towelroot to root in case you loose root
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] astonv12:
Thank you all for your support, I now made it!

Short summary for all who have the same problem like I had:

1. I installed the stock-rom via flashtool according first feedback from androidfreak70 in this thread and unchecked all "wipe" boxes in flashtool for that all data and settings are kept.

(Additional info: if you want to use the stock-rom supplied via sony companion, and you can like me not install it due to previous rooted ROM, follow this thread.)

As androidtweaker1 mentioned, custom recovery and root was lost, but all other data/settings are kept.

Therfore I then

2. Installed Towelroot according to this description and there we go, everything works perfect!

So thank you once again,

best regards

Aston
[Motorola Droid RAZR] siamer:
Hi.

I have motorola razr xt910s so to run it I have start with bp tool than system is starting but usb than is not working so can't root my phone. Can I root it some how using fastboot ? Any info would be nice, please...

Regards,

siamer
[Motorola Droid RAZR] faheemakbar18:
wht you mean by usb not working? does pc detect the phone but storage doesnt show or it doesnt detect it at all

if it detects. make sure you have installed drivers. root using vroot (chinese tool)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] siamer:
pc detect phone but on phone getting message "AT command service stop" and as I know when I'm booting with bp tools usb will not work (found that info on that forum...)... maybe there is any way to root 4.1.2 with stock recovery ? I know I did it before somehow but don't remember how... it was long time ago :(

Regards,

siamer

PS. drivers installed correctly
[Motorola Droid RAZR] siamer:
ok I solved problem by rooting phone with root master (some chines software)... working perfect now with slim kat ;)
[T-Mobile LG G3] EEngineer:
Can anyone tell me how do I customize the status bar icons on my G3? I really need to add a button to enable or disable GPS.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G3] grim489:
On the toggles drag them all the way left, at the very end there's an edit toggle that will take you to the customization screen thing.
[T-Mobile LG G3] EEngineer:
That did it, thanks!

_______________________________________

Sent from my G3 using the XDA App. Please excuse my brevity.
[T-Mobile LG G3] eBoody:
If you want further customization, theres an Xposed module called G3 Tweaksbox which is pretty damn comprehensive. You should check it out. If you dont know what xposed is and how it works id be happy to share!
[T-Mobile LG G3] EEngineer:
I'd love to get it, unfortunately since I rooted my new G3 this last weekend I can't download anything from Google Play. Can you tell me where I can get the APK?
[T-Mobile LG G3] eBoody:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer

There's the link to the installer, the link is after the word "download:"

But why can't you install anything from the app store? That's bizarre..the first thing I do is root my devices, doesn't affect the play store....necessarily
[T-Mobile LG G3] EEngineer:
It is bizarre. I can access Google Play, find an app, and attempt to download, except that the app never downloads. I get an error 495. I've googled that error and I've cleaned data and cache from Google Play and Google Framework. I've also removed my Google email address from Accounts, cleared it all again, then added my email again. No joy. Seems there are a small number of people with that problem. It's very frustrating with my brand new phone.
[T-Mobile LG G3] ggrant3876:
Try downloading an app from your browser and not the Play Store app. This has got mine working in the past when nothing else worked.
[T-Mobile LG G3] eBoody:
Sounds like switching Roms might solve that problem. Are you on the stock Rom? Here's the one I'm using, there are only two for now and they are both leaps and bounds better than stock. Additionally, it may be a problem with an older iteration that rom if you are using a custom one :P

http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-lg-g3/development/rom-zonerom-07-24-14-deodex-t2827304
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nathlynn22:
I have a HTC one MAX at present great phone etc. But the OPO looks great cm11s looks interesting. And development looks strong.

Couple things how good is the loudspeaker sound for music?

I'm presuming it doesnt have a ir blaster...

Are one plus any good at providing a strong customer service...

If I were to buy a brand new set off eBay what would the warranty one plus offer?

Does it support dlna and miracast?

Can't think of much more atm. Thanks
[HTC Desire C] nemanjsb:
Is there a way to install flash player in 10 cm? Twitch will not work without flash player, Is it can be fixed? :(
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] jewnersey:
How did this baby hold up already Sony sw2?

Recent update to tizen make sure big difference?

Overall experience / recommendations?

Sell it to me a little bit. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] raiu:
The song smart watch is a piece of junk compared to this. It's also just a piece of junk compared to anything
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] jewnersey:
Well that answers that hahah. Can you control music aside from play/pause/next.... Eg. See library in google music....?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] raiu:
If you install null and go that route. You can put music on the watch it self and stream to a BT headset from the watch if you use tizen. Also battery is AWESOME ON TIZEN!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] jewnersey:
How's the neo. Found one for 150 aud... So about 135 usd
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mozillaopera:
Sony SW2 is the second model of the watch and STILL weak - no app, no customization, etc For my was like digital watch and thats it. Big piece of crap!

Gear1 is much better with Null, its like compare PS4 and PSX - both are video game systems but one is much better
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] reggiexp:
i'm also interested. but only cause it has android

there a 2options. the memup slidewach also know as pgpax smartwatch. its full android. around 165€

or galaxy gear 155€ less better android 2.3 vs 4.0 . no wifi or sim card

but looks better in build quality
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Hi,

Any member ready to unlock boot loader, flash and root, customize my 2 OPO, kindly PM.

Am ready to pay for your expertise.

Regards!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418

You can start there, as it has just about everything you'll need to get it done. You'll need to have enabled adb and unchecked the update recovery before hand.

You can pm me if needed, but you don't need to pay.

XDA is here to help people.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Thanks for the generous offer, which I appreciate big time.

scumpicule/Sebestian wants to do both free of charge, but I replied that shall donate, on line using Team Viewer and Skype, but the only drawback is he doesn't have a OPO.

Best Regards, shall keep you updated.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
Even if he doesn't have a OnePlus One, it's still fairly straight forward, but you should still take the help as they should 'hopefully' know what should be happening.

From my experience, I would highly recommend NOT rooting on windows xp as you'll have driver issues. Windows 7/8 is fine; I have no experience with a Mac.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
True, but I have W7 running and Seb installed the drivers fine.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Some smart member PM me, unlock boot loader, root, flash my Chinese OPOs.

Ready to donate.

Thanks.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] playya:
IF you have to have someone else root your phone then what do you plan on doing if whatever you do with it afterwards gets messed up. May I suggest you try and figure it out as it will only lead you down a darker path if something goes wrong and you dont know what to do....
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
I have to agree here. Having someone else unlock/root your device is an awful idea. The whole unlocking process is an essential learning experience, if you skip that you're heading into dangerous waters. If/when something goes wrong you'll have no idea what to do, and the first thing you'll do then is create an unnecessary thread begging for someone to fix your phone. OP, do yourself a huge favour and start reading, then do some more reading, and then more reading, see where I'm going here?

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Thanks for replying.

Where should I start with.....manudriod tool kit............?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
No, not a toolkit, they don't help you learn anything. Just have a read through the guides in the general section, and there are beginners threads all over XDA that are full of valuable information.

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Should start with this...........http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418 ??

Thanks.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Thanks.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Do one OPO for me the 2nd Ill do myself............

Thanks.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Do what for you?

Sent via Bacon
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Unlock boot loader, root, flash either CM 11S or Color OS with GPS............

Thanks,
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
ill donate so OPO becomes cheaper for you......you scratch my back I scratch yours. :)

Thanks.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Ready.......make your quote..........before I donate some one else?

Thanks.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
You didn't read a thing I said before did you. I'm not going to unlock your device for you. I don't want or need your money. Getting someone else to unlock your device for you is a very bad idea for the reasons I outlined in my previous post.

This phone is very easy to unlock, all you need to do is follow some simple instructions. You'll find them here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2788632

If you don't want to learn how to do this then you really shouldn't be modifying your device in the first place. Having a modified device requires a certain level of knowledge so that you don't brick your phone, if you don't want to spend the time learning then you're best off just leaving the phone stock.

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
Ok fine if am screwed, shall you assist me online with yr expertise?

Best Regards!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
You can ask any questions you might have in the tutorial thread.

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Micheal1122:
[MENTION=4153349]timmaaa[/MENTION]

I want Color OS with GPS and required Google asps. on one.

On the other I want Mahidi with Franco kerenels.

Regards!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
What are you saying/asking?

Sent via Bacon
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Cheony81:
ok my friend ended up rooting his watch,then he wanted to unroot it..he went here and followed this guide to unroot.(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2480429) then he went here and got the firmware btu version(http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-V700) then while flashing with odin he got a error and now on screen of watch says ( firmware upgrade encounter an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again,is there a way to fix this please..thank you