yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbox:
You can't modify the contents of the update. The file as a whole has a signature and all the files in it do too.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Calibaan:
Maybe I´m thinking to easy but could it be that Amazon does handle the ROM images similiar like an APK, so that tricking around with ZipSigner:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2&hl=de

could sign a modified ROM image?

If this would be possible (couldn´t test it since my ordered FTV isn´t still delivered :/ ) the idea would be:

-unzip image

-insert su in image and add MD5 in "MANIFEST-FILES.MD5" or change build.prop to another version and correct its MD5 in "MANIFEST-FILES.MD5"

-zip image

-upload to /sdcard on FTV

-start ZipSigner and try to sign the image again

I know that the correct release keys are important but probably the loader does only check if just a valid signature does exist so it allows probably flashing also with test keys.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbox:
There are 2 checks. The first is after the file is downloaded, and the second is after recovery starts before it flashes it. If we ignore the first check, and focus on the second, recovery has the amazon public key in it and it definitely verifies the file was signed with the key that matches that public key.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guyver2077:
Hey guys,

I need a creative solution to restore my phone to stock for warranty claim. My USB does not work so I don't have the usual option of using Odin.

I thought I had found a solution with Mobile Odin but whenever I try to run, it mentions it is not compatible with my device. I am currently on Hyperdrive 17.1 via SS.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] liljoe727:
If you are on NC5 I have a nandroid backup of a stock NC5 image that only has root. I could give you a link to my dropbox that has the zip and you could flash through safestrap then unroot, etc.... I imagine that would work. Up to you if you want to try it. Just let me know cuz I'm gonna have to boot into it myself and remove all my contacts and everything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guyver2077:
I mean anything is worth a shot...Can you install that via safestrap?

I guess I'm trying to just go back to full stock and even remove the 'custom' message from the boot screen. If only mobile Odin worked..anyone have experience with that and S4?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] liljoe727:
[MENTION=5253276]joshm.1219[/MENTION] this seem reasonable to do?

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Yes, you'd be able to flash my NC5 nandroid via safestrap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Yes it should work, generally you don't want to use nandroids from another phone of course, but if he's just doing it to return to stock for warranty, it should be enough to get it to boot, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] liljoe727:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bnhwfph6konr7ad/AACqXaf0UTS9pRP8A7GVS6FHa?dl=0

There you go. You should be able to download these files and put the in extsd/TWRP/backup/d.......

And "restore" in safestrap. You will then need to remove safestrap, supersu, and towel root apps and unroot. You may be able to unroot through supersu but I'm not sure. I hope this works for you...keep me posted so I can delete the dropbox folder if it works. Ill be deleting the folder in a day or two anyway just in case. The files are good but I assume no risk if something does go wrong as I've never done anything like this before...you should be OK though.

You may need to flash this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358539843 for WiFi also.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guyver2077:
Great. Well i have downloaded all files onto my SD in the directory mentioned...

When i go into SS to restore, nothing appears. Any idea?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] liljoe727:
Try making a folder called 'stock' or something in extsd/TWRP/backups/d...... And moving everything to the new folder.

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Try making a folder called 'stock' or something in extsd/TWRP/backups/d...... And moving everything to the new folder.

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Actually, hold on. I just found an nc5 flashable zip on my extsd. Gimme a min to upload to dropbox. You will def need the WiFi modules I linked to earlier also.

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This is an NC5 flashable zip, just install in safestrap as you normally would. It may just be a ROM but I can't remember. https://www.dropbox.com/s/mth9zpmxqg75jgc/VRUFNC5_Rooted_Stock-v2.zip?dl=0

You should be able to unroot and everything. Let me know how it goes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrmojorisin424:
try replacing usb port

I started fixing phones (mainly iDonts because screens are a LOT cheaper), but I've replaced a usb port on an s4 active and it took me less than 10 minutes start to finish (for your first time I would watch the youtube video a few times and take as much time as needed, and btw fridge magnets work great for not losing screws)

the part should be $10 to $20 with shipping on amazon, and tool kit is less than $5 (the part might come with tools, look in description)

just search youtube "how to replace usb galaxy s4"

the usb port (and attatched flex cable) is not carrier specific, however, it probably differs from the s4 active and mini, and unfortunately don't have one to see if it is, so be sure to look out for that. The procedure IS different between S4 active, S4 mini, regular S4 so be sure you're watching a how to video on the right model

if you need any help with this, reply to this thread or pm and i will help you out.

Unless you have very shakey hands and/or can't see those small screws, I am confident you can do it, for not much has to come apart to replace the usb. The hardest part is the flex cable connection to the motherboard, but if you disconnect it with a PLASTIC tool, you greatly reduce risk of damage, so use plastic. A magnifier may help to see what you're doing, especially when fitting the new cable connection

Good luck!

edit: just looked back n saw the part about warranty. Well, I'm pretty sure you can get away with this, if it is a defective usb port. Those long samsung cables go bad after awhile so try another one (if you knew that already, disregard) and make sure verizon doesn't claim misuse (i.e. forced cable upside down; I used to work for them, they wouldn't replace phones for that reason but that was almost 4 years ago) just maybe try and make it look well taken care of if going warranty route. I am still pretty sure there are no void stickers on any screws, but I can check as soon as I figure out how to get safestrap back after forgetting to flash supersu after Hyperdrive rls19. I miss mdk...wish i didn't break that $180 display, I went with $100 Asurion claim (btw it was a brand new replacement, so any void stickers would be there)

Anyways, hope this helps, reply if need more, and good luck!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guyver2077:
Good news. I'm now on a stock rom! Thanks for all your help.

Now to get rid of the custom lock on boot screen and I should be good to go.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrmojorisin424:
If I'm not mistaken, that logo can only be removed with an Odin .tar full wipe, for that custom lock shows up when anything to the ROM is changed, which it still may be. Locked bootloader means anything before the safestrap logo is locked (i think). I may be full wiping via odin today for I need to get root again, so I can let ya know if it gets rid of that.

Obviously I'm still a newb to xda, but I've been rooting for few years now, so keep that in mind. Just tryin to get my thx count up so I can actually post things lol. But if I am wrong about ANY of this, I am open to any criticism (so long as not rude and quick explaination why)

Hope this helps

Edit: maybe try flashing that zip again, but wiping system first? But if you lost safestrap I'm not sure how that is possible
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] liljoe727:
You can try triangle away from the play store.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] daggorlad:
I am on the latest S3Rx 4.1. When a video plays whether volume is muted or not, the speaker makes popping sounds like when touching the end of a 3.5 mm plug that is connected to powered on speakers. I have changed multiple settings with no fix.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Is only with videos? How about audio only?

Might need to replace the speaker module. I'd Odin back to stock and test first to be sure though.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] daggorlad:
It does it when I start Play Music as well.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Sounds like the speaker may have a problem. Only way to know for sure is flash stock firmware and test.

If it is, it's very easy to replace and you can find oem replacements for under $10.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mapobean:
When lockscreen widgets are enabled and you are playing music is there any way to mod. the lockscreen to show music control on the main widget page rather than swiping to the right to access them? I have put the samsung lockscreen page in the trash in order to enable CLock widget. Now that i have done this when i turn on the screen it goes directly to CLock and i have to swipe to the right to see music controls. Any one now how to fix or have a lockscreen app that has music controls?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barelybenjamin:
I use Dynamic Notifications app for my lockscreen which does include lockscreen music controls that function nicely.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fatbuccha:
I am experiencing this as well, any solutions for this? same problem, i need to swipe to the right to show the music controls
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[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okayokayokay:
I am beginning to have major hardware issues with my refurbished Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 that I bought from NewEgg. The screen randomly goes blank. The home button and the other two buttons at the bottom quit working.

I have re-flashed saved versions of the system using TWRP and I have the same problem. Sounds like a hardware issue - BUT the buttons all work fine when I've rebooted into TWRP!

I have also list the piece of paper that gave info on the short warranty that is provided on this tablet. My questions:

Can anyone suggest a fix for the apparent hardware issues?

Is there a way to install "soft buttons" at the bottom of the screen (ala One Plus One)?

If I use Odin to restore the original OS will this make the tablet eligible for a warranty repair? How do I assure that the previous root is not detected (Knox?)

Can someone share the information you got from NewEgg for how to get a warranty repair?

I'd appreciate any assistance people have. Thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
okayokayokay,

okay, ....:silly:

what will be helpful is after you experience/reproduce the issue, connect your

tab to pc and get logcat through adb an attaching it to your post as text.

same with dmesg.

or return it. as to your dealings with new egg, you yourself should be doing that research.

m
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okayokayokay:
Thanks for the reply. I haven't used adb yet with this device but I can. How do I return to stock bootloader so that the return is accepted? I do have Gr8nole's version of Odin.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
do you mean bootloader or boot.img ?

if you mean bootloader you're probably screwed as far as a return goes.

if you mean boot.img then that's as easy as flashing a stock rom image or a custom kernel which would

probably fix your issue.

unless the terms of your warranty/purchase say otherwise.

you said in recovery all works fine so i think you mean boot.img

oui ? no ?

m
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okayokayokay:
I think I mean bootloader. I need it to be stock to send it back. There is no U.S. KitKat image at Sammobile so I'm flashing the Canadian one which should also move me back to a stock bootloader(?)
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsspadilla:
Hello Everybody!

I'd like to know what does mean Pure Edition Moto X 2014? Motorola consider to update to Android L since it has been out?

If not, how many time it get to update the phone??
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsspadilla:
I got this from [MENTION=642509]hungry[/MENTION]oungman

"Confirmed - Following phones to be updated to Android L on the same day. Samsung: GS5, Note 3&4 ; HTC One M8; Moto X 1&2; Nexus 4,5,7,9."
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Restola:
Pure Edition means it is not tied to a specific carrier. Updates will come direct from motorola.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tazmako:
Pure Ver. Price it different?
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shock2sys:
the pure version is unlocked and not tied to a carrier. since it's not subsidized, you have to pay the full price for it.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tazmako:
Thank you.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Furieuxariel2:
So then will be a "convert to pure edition" utility... For software updates more efficiently?
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradley26:
What?!?!? No, you have to purchase the pure edition at full price. You don't update to pure edition.
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eksasol:
It means it haven't been violated and perverted by AT&T and Verizon.

I don't think it's that easy with the Moto X, probably end up with a brick, but you're free to try.
[LG G Watch] kanga10:
Hello watch owners!

Has anyone experienced the following? I like to turn my watch off at night (mainly to avoid screen burn-in). When I turn it on in the morning I notice that the time is no longer correct. Once I connect it to my phone when I leave the house the time readjusts to the correct time, but until then it no longer shows the correct time.

Does anyone else experience the same thing? Seems a little strange that the watch would need to be turned on the whole time in order to keep showing the right time. My phone can be turned off and will still show the correct time when I turn it back on – even with out a internet connection. It means I cannot rely on the watch for alarms if I turn it off and on again with out a phone to connect it to.
[LG G Watch] cbrown245:
I have noticed this with the use of facer.
[General Questions and Answers] ildfrev:
In my android tablet screen,a word "Demo" appear in red.. I factory reset the tab but no change... pls help me I want to remove it.. it wasn't before. It came suddenly after reboot.

Also my tab is rooted

Model: wintouch Q75s
[General Questions and Answers] sunil manjeray:
appearance of red DEMO word in my wintouch tablet

i am also suffering from same problem in my tab

please let me knw if u find a solution for this

regards

sunil manjeray

my mail id is sunilmanjeray@outlook.com
[Micromax Canvas A1] Rht555:
Hi Guys,

Please help me, i have installed adb, usb drivers also tried with vcom drivers but sp tool not detecting my phone.

when i connect phone switch on and usb debugging on device manager shows it (ADB and device in portable both) but switch off phone does not come in device manager (in my magnus /A1117 mtk preloader device used to come but nothing for this device).

Tried on both win7 and win8.

Not rooted or unlocked bootloader yet, want to get working sptool first before going for root.

Thanks in advance.
[Micromax Canvas A1] deccan451:
did you find solution for this my device on pc mtk preloader also not detecting ... but fastboot works ?? how to get back to total stock
[Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2] IrGen:
Hello!

Can I make usbhost on Samsung GT-S7582 Galaxy S Duos 2.

If so, how ??? Help !!!

Did as it is written on the http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1450298 page.

Does not work.

Root is

CWM - error

Odin - error

If you need to try to write more in detail what he did with pictures.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronron6665:
I never had a problem flashing any time till I soft bricked my I9505. Now over half the roms give a Status 7 ( Expected 5 args got 4) and the roms I am trying to flash worked before the brick. How can I fix this? Do I need to repartition using Odin?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronron6665:
I found the problem. It was the newest PhilZ touch recovery. I flashed an older version and now I can flash other Roms.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hellimzh72:
Hi guys. Im new here. I cannot post on thread so i need to make a new thread. Im sorry for that..

My problem is, my phone running 4.4.4 ( Mahdi Rom) *latest build* but i think there is a bug. It will sometimes force close "com.android.phone" and 1 more when some people call me that cannot hear anything, its like my phone blocking them. But i cant call people. I tried looking at my blacklisted number from setting - call setting and i press "blacklisted number" on the stop it went out to homescreen and pop out said " Setting has stopped"

Anyone please help me. Appreciate your times.

Thanks :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
To see if it really is a bug, a test would be to create a nandroid backup, copy the backup to your computer, flash back to stock or another ROM and see what happens.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] _thejas_:
hello friends i have a sony ericsson xperia mini's stock kernel.(kernel.sin). i have split it in to ramdisk and zimage using championswimmer's kernel kitchten... now i want to install clockwork mod recovery to this stock kernel..how do i do it? pls can anybody help me?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calebcabob:
Is there a mod or something that lets you pre-load web content for a web-based app allowing you to use an app while having no WiFi/data connection? Hear me out...say I have an app that will load galleries from an online database...you can run the mod, select which app you want to preload, run the app...then load whatever content you wanna save, and boom!! Haha...c'mon, no?.You know, almost like when you save a full webpage for offline use in a web browser... only it allows you to do the same kind of thing with an app, by saving the content in a cache!:D

Call me crazy, but I believe this would be possible for one of you genius developers to create (if not already created). And, I would gladly pay up to $5 for such an app...depending on how well it works:D

For a clearer example of what I'm talking about here, see post #5;)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsmyth:
Something like Pocket? I use it when browsing on my phone/tablet/PC. You can save web pages/articles/videos for offline reading later. It can sync across your devices.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideashower.readitlater.pro
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calebcabob:
Yes, but where it will allow you to use it with another app. Say I have an app like Dropbox...what if I wanted to preload my dropbox content (for viewing) for when I have no data/WiFi signal. I'm wondering if there's a mod that would allow me to select dropbox, run it...close it, then later open it again. With the mod, it would let you use view your dropbox app as if you were connected...all because the mod saved it in its cache:)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsmyth:
Sounds possible, it would just depend on the space available/what you're trying to cache. Although I suppose it would maybe let you select specific folders in the case of dropbox. I'm sure someone one smart enough would put something together. :fingers-crossed:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calebcabob:
Yeah! Or even another example: say with using a reddit app...maybe first you would run the mod, open your reddit app through the mod...the mod would be in "caching mode" (with a limit of course) and would save anything you load in that app (while connected to WiFi/data)...then you would click a "finished caching" option and close out the app. Later, you can open the mod back up and select "run previously cached session" and you would see your saved reddit session and be able to run it with no internet!

This could be the case with several apps:)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calebcabob:
So, please, someone with the working knowledge of how these things work, caching, permissions, development, etc. can you tell me if this sounds like something that could be created and funtional?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] technoadept:
I wanted to bring out something I found while testing the newish 2.21.605.2 Verizon firmware. When I would use the native AP i would experience between 3-5 min of uninterrupted throughput and than coverage would drop into 1X forcing a full reboot to regain any sustainable LTE data.

The steps I took to resolve the issue were as follows:

1. initial change of ROM from ViperOne 2.x to GPe v.3.5.x and others. (NOTE: mentioning these ROM providers is in no way a shot at them, it is informational only)

2. reflash RUU of firmware 2.21.605.2

3. ordered new phone (not replacement or refurb: full retail)

4. leveraged WiFi tethering apps, specifically FoxFi and WifI Tether Router

The results were the same with only slight variances in time it took to drop to 1X. I would run SpeedTest and watch my connection timeout after hitting 25Mbps downstream and ending at .07Mbps or losing connection altogether.

The ONLY fix for me was to revert using RUU to 1.55.605.2. I was than able to flash ViperOne 2.x with only a little more than the normal boot time do to firmware mismatch. I now have full LTE with full hotspot and buffering almost nonexistent. Haven't seen 1X since.

My last comment will be to state this one fact about Verizon; I appreciate that they indicate that they will no longer entertain the option of throttling users of large GB of data, but I have seen a remarkable change in quality since 2.21.605.2, the tethering issue being the main one. I use upwards of 120GB a month in data via tether. I VPN into servers all day and yes I realize that is a ****load of data, but I pay for it so I choose how to use it. I firmly believe that what Verizon says and does are two different things and that we all need to closely watch what Verizon does to our phones. We are losing the freedom to do what we want with what we pay for. I refuse to be throttled, I refuse to be told how to use my phone, I refuse to be told my warranty is void because I rooted my phone. Without us, there would be no need for a wireless side to Verizon.

Off my soapbox. Any questions let me know, happy to help. I won't list all the phones I have had because its a long list.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] jsaxon2:
While I can't speak for the m8 on this, I do not think this is Verizon doing it intentionally. I remember this issue a couple of years ago on the HTC Thunderbolt. The same exact thing would happen with WIFI tether. I believe the problem had to do with the kernel and not the firmware. I'm not 100% on that, but pretty sure.

I see you flashed the 4.4.3 RUU, did you test the tethering with that? Not sure if it would make a difference, but I'm sure that if others are seeing this issue, the dev's will find a fix.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] technoadept:
I see I did fail to add that to my list, good catch.

I did do the same test after reflashing the RUU of 2.21.605.2 with the same results.

Kernel and Firmware work so closely together that its hard to really tell which causes the errors without serious debugging using perf or some other monitor to view the point of data rejection by the tower or if the driver actually crashes or kernel crashes or what.

The only thing i can say was that reverting is the only thing that changed the result back to a stable use of AP