yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X Q&A] Wansanta:
And if he renames 3C_OTA.APK and 3C_OTA.ODEX, they must be returned to their original names . He has to undo any changes to system to take the OTA. (I know you know this, I am just pointing it out to him).

I am not clear whether or not he needs to unroot b/f taking the OTA. Some of the stickies say yes so I do that too whether or not I need to since rooting a phone with an unlocked bootloader is so simple.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
Yes, to properly check for and install an OTA, he needs to rename those files back.

As for unrooting... No.

It really comes down to being close enough to stock that that system checks/manifest inside the OTA pass. The files and parts of the phone the OTA check before installing must be present, the right versions, and match the expected checksum/hash. If not, the OTA will error out.

Things like Xposed and some other hacks (tethering and such) modify system files enough they can/will cause OTA's to fail.

Additionally, unless you know how to unpack the update, and properly modify it, you'll get a boot loop if you try to install an OTA.zip when a custom recovery is on the phone.

And that is why you'll see all the posts about "returning to stock" when taking an OTA.

If you are like me and are stock, rooted, and only install apps like RootExplorer, Wifi Tether for Root, Adfree... (things that use root permissions but don't make too many alterations), you can just flash stock recovery back on, take the OTA, and then flash TWRP or other custom recovery back.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clyde2:
Is it safe to disable Moto services like Alert, Migrate and Assist?

I don't use them.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1Chef:
I've uninstalled assist its safe, this (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2551304) a list of apps you can safely disable
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MeltingSnowman:
Yes, it's absolutely safe (:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] mahmoudfarg:
hey guys I installed Custom ROM BoyzZ on galaxy y duos the Rom was great but is there any way that I can restore the original black background menus ? because in many apps I can't even read the text because of colors mix
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] Souroking:
Wrong section bro there is a seperate section on xda for sgy duos.

___________________________________

««||Proud to be a geek. #lovexda||»»
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] mahmoudfarg:
ok
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] kishanyonzan:
can any one help please.

i bricked my phone but did the ruu after relocking the bootloader. Now it says relocked in the fastboot mode.

i tried google to look for answers but could not find any.

by the way i have s-off which i guess is a problem.

so could anyone tell the way around it to reunlock the bootloader so i can root and install updated roms .

thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] majmoz:
a

The method is the same for S-OFF as S-ON. Since, you are S-OFF you can use the Guru Bootloader Reset tool in TWRP after you unlock it the HTCDev method.

You do not have to relock your bootloader to run RUU or firmware when you are S-OFF.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heavyhms:
You can solve removing with a cutter some plastic from the "dent" of nanosim tray (the one you use for extract).

This little piece of plastic sometime rise a little the port cover.

Obviously you need to remove very little piece of plastic, not the entire dent.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] degraaff:
It may also help to tuck the lip from the info sheet away under the pull part from the SIM tray, like this:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heavyhms:
:good:

Basically, if your flap is rised from the side of nanosim you need to cut some plastic from extraction dent, if is rised from other side you can tuck the lip ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] degraaff:
For me, the SIM flap is raised about 1/3 or 1/4 millimetre, but only at the side closest to the magnetic port. But it doesn't seem to be a problem as I've tested it in water.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heavyhms:
Was the same for me, but removing some plastic from microsim tray now is totally aligned.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] degraaff:
I'm not sure about removing plastic from it, can you still take out the tray easily? It looks like, for it to have any effect at all, I would at least need to remove the entire part for the nail? Because it looks like a 90° bend from the rest of the tray.

---------- Post added at 09:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:00 PM ----------

I'm also pretty sure this would void the warranty, no?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heavyhms:
I can remove "almost" easily with the fingernail , better with a small plier .. Could be necessary to remove the most of 90°part (can vary by phone) , but this is a removable part: you can buy the one for previous Z Series phones on EBay for 1-3 euro. On the next future will be available for sure also the one for Z3 Compact
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] snowwy66:
when i reboot or turn on the phone. it used to boot into my home screen, which was the middle dot of the row of white dots.

now, for some reason, it goes to the far right page. farthest right white dot.

i haven't downloaded any apps for months now. it just started doing. started 2 days ago.

is there a setting to get it back to the home screen. middle dot???? or did my phone just tweak itself. and now i'm stuck with the furthest white dot.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Interflop:
My Verizon M8 is currently running Sinless's GPE ROM.

When pulling up my pictures I noticed that just about all of them with the exception of about 15 were deleted for some reason. The only major change I could think of was the fact that I flashed a new version of the Elite Lunar Kernel.

Has anyone experienced something like this on their device?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ghdroiduser:
Hi All...

I am currently running my SCH-i545 on 'NC5" using Hyperdrive RLS 18.0 with SS 3.72.

I like the rom and everything runs nicely, however, I would like to give GooglePlayEdition a spin.

The installation calls for a 'loki doki' flash?? Can someone please tell me if I have to 'Odin' back-to-stock or do I uninstall SS 3.72, reboot to recovery and flash 'loki doki'?

If someone can help me out, I would appreciate it.

Thanks all....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] liljoe727:
Loki is a kernel exploit for the mdk bootloader that allows the boot loader to be unlocked. NC5 is as of yet, still locked down. Loki does not work on our device. It seems gogolie has come up with a process to flash GPE Roms which you can find here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2734775. This also may work http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/how-to-install-aosp-s4-google-edition-t2817708. I have not tried either so I can't offer any advice other than read the entire thread CAREFULLY. In the future, if a ROM needs loki, it isn't for us. Neither are AOSP Roms.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Narekrocks:
So my device shuts down at that percentage without warning. I am on latest Oxygen ROM with latest Thalamus kernel, but it happens on any ROM I have tried. I saw a thread, where someone posted a link to detailed post were you could calibrate the battery, so that it shows the correct percentage. Sadly when I clicked on it, the thread had been deleted. Anyone know how to fix this?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TpupLpasa:
+1

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saf98:
Most likely its ur battery that's messed up so u should buy a new one.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] igli2:
Hello, I have a problem, that I don't know how to solve, I replace my LCD screen on my xperia Z c6603 with no problem, then I try to call the person on the other sideand he didn't hear me at all. I also updated my phone to latest android version OEM from sony. I try to root the phone and install some customs Rom's but with no luck, MIC is still not working, I have no warranty all the other stuff are working fine,... Can anyone solve my problem, is there any solution to this??

Thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
Hi

Try to squeeze the earphone little. May help you. If didn't helped so you need to replace it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] igli2:
I replace mic but the problem is still there. What else can I do?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
That's sad :( maybe you should use the headset or Bluetooth headset temporarily till you find a solution because I'm not expert in hardware stuff...

TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] igli2:
Thanks for apply but I need a solution, I think that this is software problem or something. I hope that some developer will found the solution, and post it here.

Thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
It's don't seems software issue. If you still have some doubts flash another ROM....

TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neoxx3m:
Ok, first of all do u have problem with mic or earphone? (probably mic) Mic is located on side buttons flex cable so you probably broke it when you move it to the new display. I'm 99% sure that is a problem, not software problem. Side buttons flex is very sensitive and fragile, so please check that first. You can check your mic in xperia test menu: *#*#7378423#*#*, go to service test and microphone. If it doesn't work there than it's a hardware problem (flex).
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] igli2:
The microphone is the problem I bought new one(the new flex cable with buttons and microphone in the bottom), and it is the same(maybe the new one is defective too..)! I'll try with this test menu today and let you know.

Regards
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] curty237:
If you have tried using an alternative microphone (doubt that would be broke as well) that it is probably a problem with another part of the board on the phone.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Indraji:
I have the same problem after the screen replacement.. But I can hear "zzzzzzz" noise with the microphone test on Test menu. But only "zzzzzzz" noise. Cant hear other sounds I made during the recording.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZoyaZayn:
I have the similar issue but in a different way

Device: Sony Xperia Z C6603

I did't replace anything yet. But I have the similar problem. My microphone works for few days and then it stops working. When it stops working the Headphone still works. So I have to depend on Headphone most of the time. I have just tested the service in the above mentioned way of USSD for now its shows no problem but while calling the person in the other end is getting very low noisy volume although I am screaming from this end.

I have installed the Xperia Audio Recorder and tested the microphone there are 2 bars showing the voice level one bar is only going up to 70% and the other one is going full while screaming. My Google Voice Search is also not working without Headphone in this situation. This is a Hardware issue, I think. But the fact which is making me feel that it is a Software issue is that it is automatically getting fixed for few days (2-3 days) after around 10-20 days.

So I want some expert advice at this point so that I don't scramble my phone any extent.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] igli2:
did you change the LCD display or something, I ordered new flat cable for microphone and waitind if this would fix the problem!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JMSpurs:
I have this problem and I've already replaced the mic because I broke it on removing it. The interesting thing is I went into that service menu and there was something listed as secondary microphone... Yet I'm fairly certain this phone doesn't have two mics and more importantly it works. Is there anyway I can force my phone to use the 'secondary' microphone? I'll try Sony Update Service as soon as I can fix my SuperSU binary not updating so I can use Titanium Backup.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JMSpurs:
Did it fix it?

And regarding my post above, it did not fix it with the reflash and it turns out this phone does have a second mic on the back. Is it possible to force my phone to use that mic as the main mic instead though anyway?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neoxx3m:
Secondary microphone is one on back on your phone, an it's for sound in video recording (that "hole" near the camera). :good:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JMSpurs:
:p
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neoxx3m:
Didn't see that post, my bad. I think it' s not possible to use that mic as a main mic.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JMSpurs:
Sorry but I bring news you will probably not want to hear, the thing that fixed this for me was buying a new mic. Just be extra careful installing the new one (it's part of the side button flex cable) and don't remove the plastic case in front of the mic. May not be an issue to do so but it's what I did last time and I didn't do it this time when it worked, so to be safe I wouldn't.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cindy-wu:
May be the receiver bad contact . Try to replace again.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigrjsuto:
Hey I know it's been awhile but is this mic you're speaking of different then buying a new flex cable? I'm having the same problem as everyone on here.

Same problem being that I bought a replacement flex cable and it's not working also...

If it's a separate component, can you tell me where you got it from?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] online127:
Here is my report about this problem...i got this one too!

I got 2 xperia Z, same software and both with problems in touchscreen. Not responsive but LCD ok.

I bougth 2 complete LCD+Touch for Xperia Z ( not original) on ebay

Replace in both, no problems with the replacement. In both the speaker(mic) not working now. I tought was the flex of Volume +/- with mic on it....and bougth new one....replaced....not working.

No solution yet but i talked with someone that works on a Repair Store and he told me...." if the screen isnt original...that happens, you need replacement to original".

- Anyone here had problems with not original LCDs?

- Everyone on here....have this problem after a LCD replacement?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] carla deanne:
sony z3 microphone not working... after screan repair

I have the same problem. I paid $200 for a screen repair and when I used the phone after repairs, no one could hear me. I couldn't use "OK Google" anymore either. Very annoyed, then due to over-heating, my screen cracked again, so I took it to a different repairer and asked him to fix the screen and the microphone. $200 more and the screen was OK, but the microphone still didn't work, all calls done via loudspeaker (NO Privacy!!!). The screen didn't look right and I wasn't surprised when it cracked again (all these minor cracks made my phone unusable. I couldn't access anything and with OK Google not working, had no control by voice either)... so I take the phone back and with no guarantees, but $220 this time, I return to repairs.. I ask him to replace the FLEX CAble, not the microphone,and a new screen.. I get the phone back in 2 days and I'm hoping he fixes the problem this time....

I purchased this Z3 brand new. It has cost me $1700 so far and I've used it for about a month... Now the Z5 is almost old news..

Any Advise if the Flex Cable is the problem, or have Sony produced a Lemon?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peterpz:
Hello,

Today I had the same issue with Xperia M4 Aqua. After LCD replacement (not original) everything worked apart from main microphone. I was almost sure that I didn't broke tapes and electronics. I did a lot of testing on open phone and turn around came when microphone started working after I pushed plastics near it on the bottom middle of the phone. Mic still was not working properly, it was unreliable but it was important clue proving that there is something wrong with connectors. I did a lot of improvements, don't know which one exactly helped so I'll post them all:

1. I improved connectivity of tape connecting metal under battery with metal on the motherboard. I don't know if it is important but it might be important for electronics (minus as on the car should be connected to everything).

2. I checked again old LCD and I found two tapes which were not in the new LCD, so I moved them to the new one. One looked like it is conductable and connects microphone board with tape on the LCD - in original they are glued by it. Also in LCD you have to connect two connectors and between them in original is rubber connector. I think it is important for all of those connectors to be put tight.

3. To tighten everything even more I put some paper between plastic with vibrator and microphone board (in the place where it is highest). I know that it is not professional but I was desperate to test every solution that came into my mind.

4. I put some tape on plastic cover of the microphone to glue it and make everything even tighter.

5. I rechecked every connectors related to the microphone board and screwed everything back tightly.

And this helped. Microphone seems to be working reliable now (at the beginning I had the same effect as you, on the recording there was only noise). I even dropped phone onto the bed (something soft not to break it) to check if after some vibrations problem will not return but fortunately it didn't. I don't know how long will this fix fit, but I hope that for long. For sure it is huge step from the point in which microphone was not working at all. I already talked using this phone for half an hour and the person which I was talking to wasn't complaining. Recorded sounds also seems to be high quality.

I hope that my solution will also help you guys :)
[Palm Treo 750] mh3591:
Folks,

I have used this forum for awhile now, and used its's advice to modify my old O2 XDAII along with Buszdev.net. Both have been extremly helpful. I thank everyone for their advice and help. I moved up to the new Treo 750.

I was disappointed to find out that the Treo 750 for Cingular does not work with the Treo 750v Blackberry Connect software. I have seen this before in other HTC produced devices where the ROM does not match the requirments in the CAB. For instance diffrent versions of the TMOBILE wizard would work with BBC, but later versions of the Cingular 8125 would not run the software.

I would like to flash the Cingular 750 over to the Vodafone 750v. I am willing to dump the Cingular ROM in my device if folks are wanting to play with it. My question is, how do I take the dumped Vodafone 750v files on the FTP server and flash my device over. The device is unlocked...I just need to know next steps. I flashed before, but never with the raw dump. If this info is elsewhere in the forum please let me know where...I am not noob, but not an expert any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

MH
[Palm Treo 750] satgoblin:
Hi M8,

Looks more that for dumping the ROM is not as simple as with the other PDA. Thgis Treo looks a bit tought.

More i have been asking on this forum for the ROM and looks like nobody is helping me. I have tried hard to look into the FTP and on the upload center but no luck at all.

So you have a working version even if blackberry is not working or things like that please consider yourself lucky. I have tried hard to flah mince in german language where i don't understand anything with no luck as looks like that the ROM files are a so precious stuff to get...

Sorry for these bad news m8.

Cheers

Goblin
[Palm Treo 750] mackangus:
Hi Guys,

Because the device is new, there aren't any ROM updates out yet. Once they start to come out, we should be able to switch ROMs, but it seems clear you can't install a dumped ROM, we'll need downloaded upgrades...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Asphyx:
Just curious how different (in hardware) are the N7 2013 Models for WiFi and LTE?

Is it a major motherboard difference or is it much like the old Xoom where you could actually buy a part and convert a WiFi model to an LTE model?

I don't see any threads on this type of hack so I'm assuming they are nothing much alike, preventing this but perhaps someone can confirm this.

My only regret in buying the N7 2013 is I didn't get the LTE.

But I'm guessing I will have to just buy one and find someone else for this unit.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] nhizzat:
I think the WiFI version is missing the baseband chip, Qualcomm MDM9215, and I'm not seeing anywhere that it can be plugged in like a module.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Asphyx:
Thanks. Kind of what I expected but just wanted to be sure and ask before opening up my unit and risk ruining it.
[XDA Assist] 0utrag3:
OKAY SO-

My boyfriend soft bricked his LG G2 LS980 (when attempting to get twrp).

When this happened we thought we found a way to fix it but when we were entering commands in my computers cmb with the phone connected via usb to get it out of fastboot something went wrong and now his phone wont turn on at all.

We automatically assumed that we completely ruined it until I discovered that his phone isn't completely off -the screen lights up a bit- and when I plug the device up it shows up as Local Disk Y: and tells me to format multiple discs.

Is there anyway to fix this at all or should I just give up ?

:confused::crying:
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Hi,

For the best help, you can ask in your device section here.....

> LG G2 > G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Good luck!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00437:
Hi xda :)

I just flash bootanimation4u but I forgot to put a bootanimation.zip in system/media , now my phone won't boot on I alway go in recovery

I try to flash a stock rom but it give me these error :

E: footer is wrong

E : signature verification failed

I'm on a GT-i9515 Stock rom ( rooted ) with KOT49H.I9515XXU1ANC1 ( france version )

Please help I try wipe data but it doesn't work

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
Why do you start a 2nd thread? Your question has already been answered in your previous thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00437:
My question isn't answered, I'm still stuck in recovery :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAX 404:
I did reply you there...you just did not continue the thread

Hi,

You are rooted and have a custom recovery?

Stock only with ODIN

Custom rom Only with custom recovery

Did you try to factory reset?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00437:
Okay okay, but can you help me ? I can't flash a stok rom trough recovery It say :

E: footer is wrong

E : signature verification failed
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAX 404:
Hi ,

What firmware are you using and how are you flashing it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00437:
I'm on android 4.4.2 I9515XXUANC1 XEF

I try to flash a new stock from my sd card but It say these error :

E: footer is wrong

E : signature verification failed

II have tried to download a .tar.md5 for flashing trough odin but the zip that contain the md5 file cannot open with winrar

Can I use a new stock rom like I9515XXUANI2 ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAX 404:
Hi,

That is your problem...as i mention before Stock only with ODIN , custom rom only with recovery.

You have to use odin to flash an stock rom

Check this guide is valid for the S4

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969

Yes , you can use a newer stock rom for your phone
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00437:
Thanak you, I'm gonna try this :victory:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAX 404:
Step by step, make sure you are clear with the procedure...if not ask
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00437:
Just one question :

Can I use any version of odin or I need a specific one ? I have v3.09 right now
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAX 404:
Hi

3.09 is fine
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00437:
IT WORK !!! Thank you a lot man, i repair my device !