yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lordcheeto03:
You're calling a rooting method outdated while using the exact "outdated" software it was meant to root in the first place. CF-autoroot is as safe as safe can be. In fact, I know it still works for 4.3 and I THINK 4.4.2; it just trips the KNOX counter on them... still gets the job done though.

As far as your concern of installing the recovery; it first flashes its own recovery so it can use an exploit, then reverts it back to stock. I believe the kernel is untouched.

If your end goal is to move on to custom recoveries and custom ROMs you can bypass the rooting process altogether and go straight for the recovery/ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
This.

You really don't need CF Auto Root at all until all you want to do is root the stock rom.

If you want to install a customer rom, use Odin to install a custom recovery and flash whatever you want from there.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] itsfredo:
That's precisely my end goal. And I guess my question is how to do this safely with the Android version I have.

I didn't mean the root method was outdated; I was talking about some of the information that's on the general forum regarding root. There is even a post on one of the stickies asking for updated info in May. This scares me because for all I know I can follow one of these methods to root or install a custom recovery/rom and end up with a brick because something is no longer compatible.

I guess my question is: what is the best (updated) method of installing a custom rom/recovery for my tmobile s4 with android 4.2.2?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Android_Monsters:
Use cf autoroot and flash clockworkmod through Odin. Download rommanager. Download a rom. Hit install rom from SD card. Pick your ROM from downloads.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lordcheeto03:
I understand your apprehension, i really do. What I've said to do has worked for me when i got the phone over a year ago, and has worked here recently when i did it again. I'm trying to tell you there is no need for an updated way of doing what you want. If you want root, use CFauto root. Like i said, that method was done specifically for MDB and MDL firmwares, there is no better choice. Newer yeah, but better? Not a chance. Your firmware is equally outdated and it's worked for millions of users without fail.

As far as a custom ROM goes, find one you want to use, put it on your SD card, pick a recovery (CWM, Philz, or TWRP), flash that in Odin, boot to recovery (power+volume up) , do a full wipe (system, data, and cache) select the ROM, and flash. No need to root at all if you want to go straight to a custom ROM.

EDIT: Obviously, you might want to perform a nandroid backup once you flash your recovery... but that's really optional as long as you have the stock Odin-flashable firmware. Totally up to you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hssnali854:
Desperately need a method to root my Galaxy Star Pro and flash CWM. Already used adb sideload but it aborts.. Running on latest firmware (JVUANB1) and can't find a root process for it. Need Help.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bektipuja:
hi all, i've got this problem since a week ago.

i already read all topic in this xda forum, also search at google but i can't find how to fix my SGS3 mini.

the problem is like here,

first time i install CWM recovery, then flash it with custom rom CM11, but i forget to format cache, data, also the dalvik cache. then when my phone is reboot it's stuck on CM11 logo screen (boot loop).

i can't go to recovery mode also the download mode, now my phone still loading at boot loop CM11 until the batery drain..

anyone can help me? is anything i must fix with the hardware?

sorry for the bad english, i'm from indonesia.

thx for your help
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zvorkapic.os:
remove the battery and then re-insert it. Then you can boot to recovery/download mode.

http://novafusion.pl/tutorials/installation-guide-golden/
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bektipuja:
oh i forget to tell you in first post,, my windows can't detect my SGS3 mini, i have tried another usb cable but the phone driver didn't come to my pc driver. what i must do? repair the usb port in SGS3 mini? but how?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zvorkapic.os:
Did you try to remove and reinsert battery?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bektipuja:
yes, i did that, when i input the batery my phone automatic on (without press the power on), i don't know why? already reinsert the batery but still stuck on bootloop CM11..

please help me anyone.?:crying:
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zvorkapic.os:
Strange it turns on. Try removing the battery for a few minutes and then reinsert it. It should not turn on when you just insert it :s
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bektipuja:
same like me, i'm confused too..

i think there is a something wrong with the hardware. but i don't know where.

and because of that i can't enter the download mode
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] transfo47:
Recently the LG Optimus G got an Android L Port. Do you think we'll get a port of L, and if so, when?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] F4M0U569:
how can they get a port when android l isnt even out?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoundsChecking:
Developer Preview had been released. That's what they have been porting over to other devices.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misterowl:
The phone doesn't have any similarities other than being from the same company. It will be very hard to port something like that**
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] transfo47:
If they got it from N5 to G, then the possibilities (with great devs) are pretty limitless.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misterowl:
They didn't get it from the nexus 5, they got it from the nexus 4 that got it from the nexus 5. The nexus 4 and optimus G are soo close together as far as internals that there is a mod that you can change an optimus G to a nexus 4 (as far as software). Where you can actually flash nexus 4 roms onto a Optimus G. Which is why that phone is able to get android L because it's fairly easy to port to.

This phone is great but it has little devwork (yet). So I wouldn't expect a port at all because by the time development really starts android L will already be out.

---------- Post added at 04:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:15 PM ----------

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36721951

Optimus G to Nexus 4 link.

Also most of the variants of the LG G3 bootloaders are locked with no solution yet. So things are going to be slow until then as well. As of now it's only the international and that's not enough to spark things.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] transfo47:
Ah OK that makes more sense. But the BL's are very close to being unlocked, according to autoprimes Twitter, so hopefully soon!

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[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WoodenAnts:
I have to agree with misterowl, I'd doubt it for a while at least. I mean, we don't even have AOSP/CM/PA yet, so a L port is almost out of the question. But damn, Id love a Cm port. that would be nice.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misterowl:
I'm sure when everything is situated you don't have to wish for a CM port because we'll probably have official support due to it being a current flagship.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WoodenAnts:
I hope your right. Even though stock LG rom isn't terribly bad, I do miss my Aokp.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sooti:
lets first get AOSP 4.4.2, then we can talk about android L, its way too early to talk about that when the bootloader is still lock and there aren't any device configurations on github for devs to build the ROMS
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] DevilMind007:
so many roms don't know which ROM is:

1. lightest/slim/lite

2. stock based

3. deoxed

4. rooted
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] letaureau:
I have a rooted N9000 india 3g model.

I am shifting to USA next month and planning to use T mobile network.

I know N9000 doesnt support 4G/LTE but will the 3G network of T mobile work with my handset?

Contacting customer support they said that for high speed connection i need to have both 1700&2100 band on my mobile, but none of the note 3 even N9005 doesnt have 1700 band.

quoting t mobile "As per using a non T-Mobile device though he needs to make sure that the phone is completely unlocked. Also, non-T-Mobile phones without the AWS 1700/2100 band will not work on on T-Mobile's 3G / 4G network due to band limitations. In order to connect with the 3G / 4G network, a device needs to use both of the AWS 1700/2100 bands (not just one or the other)."

im confused whether to take my phone or not?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] letaureau:
Please help as i will be leaving on 9th.
[Moto G General] gopinath_shiva:
Rooting Moto G is so easy and it is 100% working. Just follow the three simple steps given. I have mentioned all the steps clearly in my post. Do check out my post and share your comments with me. Also share it with your friends if you find it interesting. Thank you :)

http://buzz.techiedreams.com/root-moto-g-xt-1033-dual-sim-indian-version/
[Moto G General] ==vj==:
Known info and Wrong section...! Info already available HERE in General section
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Kisses99:
All of sudden, today I got the issue that I couldn't connect to my 5Ghz WiFi SSID. I'm using Asus AC68U 802.11AC router, my Note 3 connected to 2.4G just fine but not 5G. It was good in the last few weeks.

Tried to google it for a bit but didn't find a solid answer. Tried to restart my phone, clean up cache, and reboot router, no luck.

Finally I thought that maybe there were other 5Ghz devices conflict？ So that I changed channel on router from AUTO to 36. Then everything is working good now :S
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] XxLostSoulxX:
What was the point to this thread? You answered your own question. Now if you wanted to inform people a possible fix the thread's name should be changed how to Fix 5GHz WiFi Connection issue. however I don't have this issue and never have but that's besides the point.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] sevenslugs:
I have the same issue when trying to connnect to my 5gHz network ..2.4 works fine
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] speedy1979:
You may need to tweak wireless your settings under. Advanced settings>Wireless>General> select 5 GHz from the drop down menu. Make sure your not using N + AC only under "wireless mode". For whatever reason I wasn't able to get it to work. Alternatively try updating your firmware. Unlike some other vendors Asus diligently releases firmware updates even for old products like the N56U which was released in 2011.
[General Accessories] Pnx:
It's easy to charge between Android devices. Ihave tried between nexus 5 and 7.

You only need a OTG pigtail an micro USB to USB or micro USB to micro USB pig tail.

Plug pigtail in the device you want to charge and USB on the charged device. And you too can open the charged files lik an USB PEN.

http://www.khaossa.com/cargar-bateria-de-smartphone-con-tablet-y-viceversa/ (Spanish)
[General Questions and Answers] hvirkar36:
i cannot find a way to unlock boot loader of my samung galaxy s duos . since i cannot flash any of the recoveries /rom....im sure tat bootloader is nt unlocked in my phn...can anyone tell me how can i unlock the bootloader of samung galaxy s duos????:rolleyes:
[General Questions and Answers] TechMinerUK:
Samsung phones have unlocked bootloaders
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] bzpilot:
Has anyone been able to get the new release of Microsoft Voice Command (version 1.6) to work with any AKU 3.2 ROMs?

.........................................

I can also now confirm it seems to work flawlessly with Faria's AKU 3.2 12MB version.

Bluetooth also finally works like it should with my Motorola H700. No need for adjustments or registry changes. Just installed and it has worked flawlessly....so far.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rkwhyte2:
Works like a champ for me running the 12Mb version of Faria's new ROM.

Kirby
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] nvk:
Worked for me initially with Faria's 8Mb -- until about an hour later, when the whole thing locked up. Suspect one app too many.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] cuboosh:
works flawless for me to! love the 3.2 rom!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Dr Puttingham:
I agree, works flawlessly with Faria's 3.2 including BT! With the AKU 2.3 ROM's I have to install my lil BT cabs... no big deal. 3.2's BT is much improved over 2.3 for sure....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] cuboosh:
hmm now my ringtone is sometimes blasting in my ear when I get a call...I hate this. just starting doing it! anyone else experience this?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] bzpilot:
If I'm not mistaken that is exactly what is suppose to happen (well, not necessarily the blasting part). It just hasn't been working correctly until now.

These items are known to be able to be edited through the registry (there may be more):

1. BT mic volume

2. BT speaker volume

3. Phone mic volume (normal mic)

4. Phone stereo speaker volume (speakerphone, ringtones, mp3's, voice command, etc.)

5. Phone mono speaker volume (normal in-call, between the status LED's)

6. Handsfree mic volume (wired)

7. Handsfree stereo speaker volume (ringtones, mp3's, etc.; wired)

8. Handsfree mono speaker volume (normal in-call; wired)

Registry location:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > HTC >

AUDIOGAIN

AUDIOGAIN0

AUDIOGAIN1

AUDIOGAIN2

VOICESETTING

VOICESETTING0

VOICESETTING1

VOICESETTING2

What we really need is a someone who has more knowledge than I who can right a program to allow us to adjust all the volume settings without having to manually go in and edit the registry every time.

Link to other thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=256734
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] markgamber:
Yeah, sure was nice to see that 1.6 was compatible with the AKU3.2 roms as I use it almost exclusively to dial out. That it reads incoming email is a nice touch, too.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OrzBrain:
So, I apparently did something very stupid with my new Nexus 7.

I have a few 1 TB external hard drives, which don't get enough power via an OTG adapter from the Nexus 7 to run. So, I purchased a two into one cable -- that is, a cable that combines two male USB A plugs into one Micro USB B plug so that a USB 3.0 hard drive can use two USB 2.0 ports to have enough power. I had planned to use this to enable use of the hard drives with the Nexus 7 while traveling by plugging one cable in the tablet and the other into a charger.

When I got the cable I tested it by plugging one of the USB A plugs into my Nexus 7, and then I plugged the other into my computer's USB port. The Nexus 7 promptly shut down, the computer complained of a power surge on the USB port, and a distinct smell of melted plastic came from the computer's USB port. I guess the combining cable didn't combine so much as it just acted like a double headed male A USB cable and shorted things out?

The Nexus 7 refused to restart afterwards until I it plugged it into its charger. It works now, mostly. However, if its battery charge is above about eighty-seven percent then it always reports that it is charging, regardless if it is plugged in or not. And if I plug it into a computer while it is reporting that it is charging I have to restart the tablet to get it to connect to the computer -- I guess it thinks it is connected to a charger and doesn't bother checking for a data connection unless restarted.

The level where it stops thinking it's charging varies somewhat -- I've had it still claim to be charging all the way down to eighty-two percent charge, and by repeatedly opening the battery app over and over again I have been able to get it to notice that it's really not charging all the way up to ninety-one percent, but no higher, and I have to open and close the battery app an increasing number of times for every percent that it goes up over eighty-seven before it will notice it's not charging.

Any idea what kind of damage I'm looking at? How to fix it? Whether I can get the warranty people to fix it free of charge? If yes, whether they will send me a new one or just fix the one I have? Whether it's worth getting fixed since it mostly still works, and doesn't really bother me as long as it doesn't get worse?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OrzBrain:
Nothing?

Nothing from anyone?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbeavers:
Try replacing the internal USB plug? About $25. Easy to do your self.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fzn9:
Hello!

I just buy the new Vodafone Smart 4, 3 days ago.

I want to know how can i root the vodafone smart 4?

Please answer:).

Thx,and have a nice day! :).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manuantequera:
VRoot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] polac:
Where can i get the english version for mobile?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manuantequera:
The Chinese version but works for all mobile

http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noidoi:
Unlock Vodafone Smart 4

Any ideea how to unlock this phone? Thank you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] titilev:
use towelroot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] polac:
Nothing new to this phone?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flatpedals:
TowelRoot

TowelRoot solves the rooting issue in no time.

Install towelroot.apk from towelroot.com, tap

make it rain

and it's done.

Next you'll have to install SuperSu from Google Play Store - it will update the binaries.

You may consider installing BusyBox for better use of root access.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chronichemp:
just recently traded my nexus 5 for an s5 but i thought the community would be alot more active, i mean theres practically no roms or kernals for this phone:( any info on why its like this? is the s5 hard to make roms for?:confused:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goes_Boom:
Part of the reason I stayed with the Galaxy line of phones is because of the development / ROM community.

You have to remember though, that the S5 is a fairly new phone. It takes a lot of time and work for devs to get ROMs up and running. Be patient and I'm sure there will be plenty of ROMs to choose from.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] russ18uk:
Thank Samsung Knox for that. I think most will wait until their warranties are over before deliberately flashing a full custom ROM. And, besides, the stock firmware are pretty decent now.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
You can't have looked hard at all as there are a large number of custom ROMs, kernels and mods available for a new model that has only been out a few months.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guetzli32:
Everything on this topic has been said.

Something worth changing tho: your thread title suggests that your phone is dead, not the forums.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luigimak:
Hello everyone.

is there a way to set a different default theme instead of the theme Hexo?

so that the first boot of the rom does not start the Hexo theme, but any other theme

thanks to anyone who responds ;)
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
settings -> themes -> pick another theme and set it.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luigimak:
I did not mean this
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SystemErrorOne:
what are you implying to then ? If you set a theme via the theme manager in settings it should automatically have that theme from every boot up. :confused:
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luigimak:
I meant to set it right from the first boot of the rom .. after flash the rom

sorry for my english :(
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
No you cannot make the theme something else before the first boot.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SystemErrorOne:
That's impossible. If you flash a new ROM its only common sense that you have to reinstall all your themes and then re-apply the one you prefer.

Best way is restoring all your app data and settings using titanium backup. Good luck :good:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jzmtl:
Ok the question is not as stupid as you think, maybe. When choosing a photo from the gallery to set as wallpaper the selection rectangle has two wings on the side, I can not figure out what they do actually. In fact they do not seem to do anything at all. but it seems to me that if they are there, they must have some sort of function?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timofiy777:
What do you mean by wings? the greyed out parts? can you post a picture?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] subben2003:
It shows the part of your picture showing horizontly and verticaly
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
It's a sizing grid or frame, showing what portion of the image will be used for the wallpaper. If the original image is much larger, you can choose which area of the image to use as the wallpaper or resize the image by dragging the grid.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jzmtl:
The two smaller rectangles on both sides.

But TouchWiz doesn't display horizontally, does it?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nosferatu.:
I have a T-Mobile LG G3 (D851). Is it possible to flash the ROMs from the international version? It's dead on the T-Mobile G3 development section.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] helikido:
Pretty soon we will be getting all the roms and kernels since the tmobile g3 is the only variant that has an unlocked bootloader. And for the answer, yes as long as you can supply your own kernel and modem. (Some wont work 100%) though.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nosferatu.:
I used to own an S4 so it sounds like the same rodeo. There's no kernel that I'm aware of that's custom for the T-Mo G3. If there is, please point me in the right direction. Guess there's no flashing yet. I want to get rid of the bloat stock ROM and put something in that's more efficient.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hello00:
yes u can..u just have to flash tmo's baseband/radio
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] helikido:
For gods sake man this phone is still new. Give it atleast a month until the devs start getting to it.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nosferatu.:
For gods sake man take a chill pill LMAO :laugh:

The S4 scene took up very quickly since the phone was similar to the S3. Figuring G2 to G3 there'd be a quicker uptake.

So no flashable kernel / modem for the T-mo? Simple yes (and a link or a no will do). :)
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] helikido:
No, but there are roms. Trust me we will be the first ones to get it.
[T-Mobile LG G3] kingtoxik:
I keep getting this.. Anyone knows of a fix
[T-Mobile LG G3] BACARDILIMON:
Depends. You might need to dirty flash. You might need a new SD card. You might need to remove xposed and test. No idea cause you gave no info.
[T-Mobile LG G3] kingtoxik:
I'm on stock with no root
[T-Mobile LG G3] kingtoxik:
I was using this SD card on my last phone Galaxy S4.. All I did is swapped my SD card to this phone G3.. 2 days later it started on & off..
[T-Mobile LG G3] BACARDILIMON:
Yeah mine did that to. I formatted it and it was good to go. Not saying it gonna fix your issue but it might
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dougshell:
This is a bit of a specific request, but does anyone have the exact dimensions of the nexus 5 back. I want to make a custom cut out on photo paper for my spigen ultra hybrid case.

I am hoping to find an exact render to create an outline to cut along
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Citizen_Snips:
Next time search. There's a Nexus 5 Accessory forum here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2527376
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dougshell:
Wow, when I looked at my followed forums I forgot that I didn't follow the accessories. Thank you