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[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lzwtheprodigy:
thank god for this thread. Ive been trying to get rid of the prototype status on my Z3 for ages now.

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Anyway, now to ask how do I remove the thing that doesn't allow me to update my Sony apps?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] degraaff:
AFAIK there's not by default any 'thing' that prevents updating Sony apps...

Did you unlock your bootloader?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lzwtheprodigy:
Nope,did not do that
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D_Mon88:
hi! this is great information, thank you. i didn't quite understand the adb part. are you saying that by running that command i can prevent the prototypeprotection from recognising my phone as a prototype? it came with an unlocked bootloader and all methods for relocking it don't even give me the option to try (i.e. flashtool and a bootloader unlock/relock utility i found), and i wonder if it is this that is stopping it. on the z3 relocking the bootloader is part of the process of restoring DRM functions (not DRM keys) which i never had, and i'd really like to get it working. since my bootloader may never have been locked in the first place it may be that which is stopping it, but i'd like to give it a try. if i have misunderstood you, can you think of i way in which i can disable or remove prototype protection/status?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype20:
were you able to update it to 5.0

so I bought the variant D6616 but it turns out the device has prototype status. I went ahead and disabled the prototype protect app but I am still unable to upgrade it to 5.0 I tried clearing the cache and there was nothing helpful in the recovery menu other than a factory reset.

I'm wondering if I am able to flash a "normal" status z3 rom on it? is that such a thing? I'm pretty new to all of this but I'll continue trying to figure it out.

( I wasn't sure if it was worth starting a new discussion since this thread seems to be about fixing prototype limitation anyways)

one other thing, I didn't find the file under mnt/sdcard etc but my phone was still being blocked from accessing those listed sites.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] degraaff:
Did you unlock your bootloader? Because then you can't install official updates from Sony.

Or have you just not received a notification for 5.0 yet?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype20:
I think the bootloader is locked

in the service menu it says "bootloader unlocked allowed: Yes"

Also the update should be coming from tmobile right? In my original post, I meant to say I have the tmobile variant.

I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it, but I can't update the sony apps either. In the update center they don't show up and when I try to download them from the play store I get an a error saying "Package file was not signed correctly. Uninstal the previous copy of the app and try again"ther

Or maybe it's just a really selective role out and hasn't gotten to me yet? The odd thing is that I can't force it to update from PC or thru the phone
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninestarkoko:
reviving this thread to thank [MENTION=4513061]cschmitt[/MENTION] because he gave detailed information about this apk.

For information , on Z5C marshmallow (maybe also on Z3C) the apk is now called pip.apk but it contains exactly the same lists
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magnets:
just like to add for those with an xperia z2 on lollipop, use the command hide instead of block

and thanks for the info!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joeishere:
I have the same problem

How did you get rid of prototype status on your Z3 because I really do not know how to get rid of it and can use some help if you are willing
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maska7:
Good afternoon.

I have a LG G Pad 8.3 LTE Verizon. And I would like to travel and would like to know whether there will be work GSM Sim Card
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tengtengvn:
I swapped out my tmobile sim and it works.
[Asus Fonepad 7] Sgherbis:
Hi guys,

surfing the internet i found that the Asus fonepad 7 FE170CG (that should be the k012) is upgradable to android 4.4 kitkat. Here you can see in the official page:

http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/ASUS_Fonepad_7_FE170CG/

I have the k012 but I'm stuck at android 4.3. Someone has received the upgrade?
[Asus Fonepad 7] goldruxx:
I failed to upgrade because rooted...

You must reinstalled your android os
[Asus Fonepad 7] irfanjunaid:
Try downloading the firmware file again and reinstall it correctly... Rooting is not the issue, i have upgraded rooted only!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kingdakah:
My original nexus incurred some water damage a few weeks ago, so I called up Google in hopes of receiving a replacement and sure enough they mailed me a shiny new factory refurbished Nexus 5. Since my warranty is nearly up and I would have to go through the process of backing up and transferring files anyway, I thought I would go ahead and unlock the new phone. I got to the point of signing into the new phone and enabling developer options and usb debugging. Here's where things got weird: I left the phone either turned off or in fastboot mode connected to the computer with no android development drivers on the computer. I left the room for about 2 hours to go out with friends to dinner. When I returned the new phone would not respond to being plugged into either the computer or a wall charger nor would it power on in any fashion. I have no idea what could have happened while I was gone but I know for a fact that there was no physical damage to the phone since it was in the same position that I left it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
Sounds like you need to get another new phone. Don't know what happened to it.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dicecuber:
Google warranty does not cover water damage

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jsgraphicart:
Maybe your battery just died? Was it fully charged when you left? Hold the power button for like 15 seconds or so and see if you can force a reboot
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
If you bought from US play store, they now do one time replacements for thing such as cracked screens so it wouldn't surprise me they would do water damage one time too.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darth:
Perhaps read the OP again..... ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bionemesis:
You may be encountering the original issue that the phone was returned for. I just had this happen to me and I'm pretty pissed at the whole situation. My GPS stopped working on my phone (it would get lost in a parking lot) and after speaking with Google, they agreed that a replacement was in order. They sent me a refurbished phone. Everything seemed ok at first, but within a couple days I started noticing issues with the speaker. Found a thread online with people experiencing similar issues and they found that pushing the back of the phone restored the speaker (likely loose connection). Called Google and they looked up the IMEI number and sure enough, that was the original reason it was returned to LG. So LG didn't actually fix it. I would call Google and ask them to look up the IMEI to see why it was returned in the first place.

FYI, I'm pissed at Google because they first offered to send me a new phone (not refurb) because of the trouble, then changed their mind after waiting a day, and yet won't expedite the shipping so I'm stuck with a phone that I can't make or receive calls on without Bluetooth for another week. In the span of 1 week they went from providing the best customer service I've seen to the worst. Sadly, this Nexus 5 will be my last Google device.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dicecuber:
They will charge him double when they find out hopefully

Sent from my Nexus 5
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] pilib:
Hi, Can anybody help me with the MMS settings for O2 Ireland ?

I Have GRPS and email working but MMS confounds me ! Tech support from O2 simply advises that they don't support the PROPHET.

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
New Cubot S168 Is born!

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Android 4.4 3G Phablet with 5.0 inch QHD IPS Screen MTK6582 1.3GHz Quad Core 1GB RAM 8GB ROM WiFi GPS OTG Dual Cameras.

Everybody are Welcome!

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MANY THANKS TO OUR MODERATORS !

More attention to the Xda-developers Rules:

http://xdaforums.com/announcement.php?f=256

Many thanks to "SUPER ADMIN" MR. MIKE​
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Details

Main Features:

RAM: 1GB

ROM: 8GB

Support Gravity/Light/Proximity Sensing System

FM/MP3/MP4/Bluetooth/GPS/OTG Function Supported

Come with Magic Scarf Mask Head Scarf for gift

Note: This phone will only work with GSM+WCDMA networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz

Unlocked for Worldwide use. Please ensure local area network is compatible. click here for Network Frequency of your country. Please check with your carrier/provider before purchasing this item.

Specification:

Basic Information

Brand: CUBOT

Type: Phablet

OS: Android 4.4

CPU: MTK6582

Cores: Quad Core, 1.3GHz, Cortex-A7

GPU: Mali-400 MP

RAM: 1GB RAM

ROM: 8GB

External memory: TF card up to 32GB (not included)

Network

WiFi: 802.11b/g/n wireless internet

Network type: GSM+WCDMA

Frequency: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz

Support 3G : Yes

GPS: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes

Display

Screen type: Capacitive, IPS

Screen size: 5.0 inch

IPS: Yes

Screen resolution: 960 x 540 (QHD)

Camera

Camera type: Dual cameras (one front one back)

Back camera: with flash light and AF, 8.0MP

Front camera: 5.0MP

Video recording: Yes

Connectivity

SIM Card Slot: Dual SIM, Dual Standby

TF Card Slot: Yes

Micro USB Slot: Yes

Audio Out Port : Yes (3.5mm audio out port)

Microphone: Supported

Speaker: Supported

Media Formats

Picture format: GIF, BMP, PNG, JPEG

Music format: WAV, AAC, MP3

Video format: 3GP, AVI, MP4

MS Office format: Excel, PPT, Word

E-book format: PDF, TXT

Live wallpaper support: Yes

Games: Android APK

Languages

Languages: English, Bahasa Melayu, Catala, Cestina, Dansk, Deutsch, Espanol, Filipino, French, Hrvatski, Italiano, Latviesu, Lietuviu, Magyar, Nederlands, Polish, Portuguese, Romana, Slovencina, Suomi, Svenska, Vietnamese, Turkish, Greek, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Bengali, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Simplified/Traditional Chinese

Additional Features

Additional Features: MP3, Bluetooth, Light Sensing, MP4, Java, Proximity Sensing, 3G, WAP, GPS, Wi-Fi, MMS, Browser, FM, OTG, E-book, Video Call, Gravity Sensing

Package Contents

Cell Phone: 1

Battery: 1 x 2000mAh Battery

Power Adapter: 1

USB Cable: 1

Dimensions

Product size: 145 x 72 x 8.5 mm / 5.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches

Product weight: 0.16 kg

Package weight: 0.5 kg​
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
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In all those Photos are shown the new product and the details of the phone !

Not be considered spam or advertising is shown only to understand the difference of new models and the new details.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Software and Root Section

How to upgrade

Official procedure directly form Cubot Web site

http://www.4shared.com/rar/and16BsYba/5433829264dec.html

Firmware

Download page official link:

http://www.cubot.net/index.php/down/lists/typeid/23.html

Official ROM Cubot S168 Version: V9_CQ_4151C_S168_V02_20141031- KOT49H

www.cubot.net/Public/Uploads/file/545d949a2321f.rar

Root

1)Easy step

Vroot

2) STEP with super su from recovery mode​

1) Download Supersu 2.16 from xda forum

http://download.chainfire.eu/589/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip

2) download busybox

3) Install Supersu from recovery

4) install Busybox from android S.O

:good:

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Utility Section

Flashtool 3.xxxx212

http://www.4shared.com/zip/MvaJ3kCTba/SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v313440212.html

Ebr Files Modded to increase primary partition from 0.98gb to 4,00 gb

http://www.4shared.com/rar/Zm2tFKU6ba/S168_EBR-1-4-6GB.html

Recovery mod Cwm 6030 by Ghost45

http://www.4shared.com/rar/xDPJCPYjba/recovery-s168.html

To increase the Primary Partition see the right thread about How to mod the ebr files.

Of Course on OUR XDA-DEVELOPERS Forum:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2455850
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Video Section

[YOUTUBE]cFik31koVEo[/YOUTUBE]

In all those videos are shown the new product and the details of the phone !

Not be considered spam or advertising is shown only to understand the difference and the details.​
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
First impression is good phone and in comparison with the other quad core.

In the next Week i write one full review of this product to the positive point and negative one!

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good very good

see you
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Review

This last product from Cubot is very nice in comparison to the economical type of phone,

Good answer in all the typical menu,

Dual good camera 8mp the first and 5mp the secondary,

Good mtk 6582 with 1gb of ram and 4gb rom,

Good screen of 5inch,

micro sd slots,

Good 3d audio effect,

It costs is about 80/100 $ is very cheap for the details!

Dual sim with first slot is wcdma +,

Battery 1900 mah nice to arrive at the end of the day and remain the 20/30 % of power , in normal use.

[YOUTUBE]NBzZwtUyGE8[/YOUTUBE]​
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Updated the first page:good:

Everybody are welcome!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] momo77998:
Great, nice writing

:D:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] metalergr:
Hi , if is possible , an owner of that phone will inform me about the stamina of the battery.

Thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] evilalien:
for anyone that interested on the phone you can get it from the advertised store gearbest with coupon S168KC for $79.98 with free shipping with GIFTS an extra screen protector and and a silicon case :fingers-crossed:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Hi, the battery is 1900 mha with normal use is good to arrive at the end of the day normally with 20 /30 % of the power..... See you
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
New recovery mod cwm 6030

And new Ebr files for primary partition

in first page....of course!

remember to evrybody to respect the rules of the Xda Forum!

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] evilalien:
Thank you for all this but I don't understand how to update to the latest firmware , can you help me? I followed these steps

- Unpack FlashTools, and Click on Flash_tool.exe

- Select a the MT6582_Android_scatter.txt in ROM

- Wait file to be added into Flash Tool

- choose Option->USB Model,click USB Model

–> Choose Option->DA DownLoad All->Speed->High Speed, click High Speed

- Turn off your phone, remove the battery.

- "Press F9 (hit Download button)" OR " if upgrade ROM Firmware->Upgrade "

- and connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable.

but nothing happens :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
The procedure is this:

1)Download the firmware and unzip in one folder....

2) turn off the phone....

3) run flashtool and select scatter file from the firmware folder

4) in flashtool app... make firmware upgrade button if you want to flash all the firmware or download only if you want to flash only one file or a part of firmware... Like the two ebr files to increase the memory in primary partition

5)only now connect the usb cable to the phone

6) now the procedure will start... .. And you probably see the bars start.

Remember that if first you didn't have installed the drivers to recognize the phone you will hear only one o two beep that means that the phone is connected with usb cable but you will not able to flash it
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] evilalien:
Thank you couldn't flash it cause it needed the battery inside from the beginning
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NeOSL:
Has anyone rooted this phone successfully?

The shop where I bought it from replied to the same question that it isn't safe yet so they didn't rooted before shipping.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Sure... The procedure to obtain the right root is described in first page

:thumbup:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NeOSL:
I guess the first option for rooting this phone (using vroot) should be removed.

I downloaded from developer's site the "apk" file and the antivirus found a threat (I ve attached a screenshot) !

Then, I googled about the vroot application (as I ve never used it before nor heard of it) and I got results that vroot Windows application is concerned to be malware, even though a lot of people has already used it for rooting their phones .

Dunno, I ll just pass the vroot option. I ll post at a later time if I ever root this phone following the second option.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
The second option is to install the recovery modded and install supersu from recovery after install busybox and binary.... Reboot and you have root access
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Asif Shafi:
Any custom ROM available or under development?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hellfira:
Hey guys!

Anybody having issues with the sound quality when earphone is attached? Mine is really silent, and sounds like they forgot to "put" bass in the drivers....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NeOSL:
Try a "CTIA to OMTP" adaptor.

Ebay at about 2$
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjg_pigeon:
On my last mtkdevice(vsun I5) I was able to adjust volume levels using mobileuncle tools app from play store. You could try that, be aware its a powerful tool and I'm no expert, just a enthuasist, so at your own risk ☺
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjg_pigeon:
Boot / shutdown audio

After successfully using the VROOT option, I have now renamed the audio files, in /system/media to remove annoying boot and shutdown mp3's.

Means it wont wake the missus when doing vital maintenance at stupid o'clock in the morning.

Now going to try and adjust sound levels for headset to lower bottom end and increase top end. Will post how I get on
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NeOSL:
About VROOT :

you shouldn't use it. It's supposed to be malware. Google "vroot malware" and read the results. Even XDA mods have removed it.

About boot and shutdown audio :

There is a setting. You can easily untick it.

Settings - audio profiles - icon right of general. Check attached photo .
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Hi, to obtain the right root install supersu.zip from recovery mode.... Of course before you must flash the recovery modded..

See you
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjg_pigeon:
thanks I'm trying to download it now, but its taking hours!!!

Do you know of any other locations I can get it from?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hellfira:
I have already tried this method, the volume definitely gets higher but start to distort horribly at the same time.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Tell me what is the meaning.. I don't understand.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjg_pigeon:
Windows 8.1

Deleted.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjg_pigeon:
Not wishing to speak on behalf of someone else, but I believe they mean, when they increased max vol to 160 via mobileuncle tools, its caused the top end volume to be corrupted(distorted), just like if you were to turn up the amp to max but the speakers cant handle the volume at that level. I heard something akin to that when I tried it, but it was not so bad.

Could it be dependant on earphones?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjg_pigeon:
Help with rooting

HI,

I have flashed the complete firmware upgrade to the 31102104. with the modded recovery.

I am uncertain as to the sequence in that SuperSU, Busybox and rebooting should happen, i've tried a couple of times and both times have ended with Busybox not being able to install and SuperSU saying its not rooted.

So is it,

1. Flash firmware.

2. Let phone boot normally, using the "protect recovery" option.

3. boot back into recovery.

4. Flash the "Update-SuperSU.ZIP"

5. Let phone boot normally, using the "protect recovery" option & "protect root" option

6. Install Busybox APK

7. Open "Busybox" let it do its thing.

8. reboot normally
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Consan:
Since someone said that VROOT is malware, what ROOT program should we use instead?

Cheers
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Spyros_V_S:
I don't have the phone but i believe that you should check the post just above-you don't use any root program, but flash supersu from recovery, install busybox from playstore and there you are. BTW i think that the current version of su is now 2.37 beta.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vasileios:
I have updated the ROM according to the first page, I have not applied root yet, I read some posts that FCs where reported after root. Is it possible to flash the PA-GAPPS using the existing recovery, or should I root the device, install moded recovery and then flash pa-gapps??

Στάλθηκε από το Nexus 10 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Spyros_V_S:
I just received the phone yesterday and my first impression is that for the money you spend is really good. I was trying to install custom firmware via flash tool, i downloaded the custom recovery file from the first post, flashed it and although the process completed succesfully, when i use vol - & power i enter a menu in chineses that is nothing like custom recovery. Do i still have the original recovery or is it something else? Thanks in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjg_pigeon:
I think it should be power and vol up (the top most button in portrait, left most button in landscape)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Yes is power button + level audio up!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Spyros_V_S:
No luck with this combination, it boots normally.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjg_pigeon:
You should be able to reboot from normal boot then just hold vol up until it boots into recovery

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Bump
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Spyros_V_S:
It won't boot into recovery but bootloops in the cubot logo. BTW the phone was shipped with the latest fw version (31-10) already installed, so i just flashed the custom recovery with the flash tool.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjg_pigeon:
Oh! Sorry I'm afraid were outside my comfort area here, maybe OP can help
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Spyros_V_S:
I reflashed the stock recovery and tried to install supersu from there,but again the installation failed:mad: I have to fgure out another way, because for me, root is essential in order to have a better phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
What kind of rom do you have installed?

If you have installed the needrom rom with the only one ebr probably you do not able to have right root!

My test was in the original firmware with two ebr files.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Spyros_V_S:
The phone came with V9_CQ_4151C_S168_V02_20141031 rom installed, i flashed the custom rom mentioned in the first page (without success) and then I reflashed the recovery file which was in the latest ROM folder BUT i THINK i downloaded it from needrom site.

Edit: I checked the flashtool and there it shows only ONE ebr file, maybe this is the reason why it doesn't work??

I will now download the ROM from Cubot site and revert -in this case if i reflash only the recovery is it OK or do I have to reflash the whole ROM?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
The rom with only one ebr i don't know... Because i have tested to receive right root only the original rom that have two ebr files.