yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
If all you are wanting is latest firmware with root just let it update then follow this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900

If you do decide to unlock bootloader then you have listed steps in wrong order.

1. Root

2. Backup TA

3. Unlock Bootloader

Alternately you could use the dualrecovery installer for step 1 as it has the root exploit built in.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] panyan:
I would like to have recovery installed and have a backup of my TA partition just in case

Can you tell me the whole process please?

1-> ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
1.http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/guide-root-android-4-4-4-ver-14-4-0-108-t2801587

2.http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598

Backing up TA needs to be done before unlocking bootloader as that is when DRM keys become lost. Also want to mention that I made a Nandroid right after using dualrecovery installer and before unlocking bootloader. When that backup was restored my bootloader became locked again, but I can't swear that the DRM keys remained intact.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] panyan:
So the whole process would be:

1) root (http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/general/guide-root-android-4-4-4-ver-14-4-0-108-t2801587)

2) backup TA (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598)

3) unlock bootloader?

4) flash recovery

5) update to latest version OS

6) root

? :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Sorry I am at work so my simple replies are even worse than normal.

The easyroot method (towelroot) and the dualrecovery exploit don't require downgrading, so just let it update to latest firmware. If you can't get the OTA for any reason you can flash the latest FTF for your region with flashtool. Then once on latest use dualrecovery installer and TA backup tool. That should have you rooted with recovery and backed up.

Edit...unlocking bootloader is only needed to flash custom ROMs or kernels.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] panyan:
Dont apologise, I really appreciate your help.

I will want to flash custom roms in the future so should I unlock it on day 1?

So the process is:

1) update to latest 4.4.4

2) install dual recovery from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2647492

3) go into recovery and make a backup

4) make a TA backup with this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598

5) root with this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Step 5 shouldn't be needed as the dualrecovery will take care of rooting. I didn't check the links you posted but if they are the same as I did you should be good.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] panyan:
Ok, excellent

What would the process be if I wanted to unlock the bootloader too? :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Here is a quick rundown....TA backup needs root to work, TA backup saves DRM keys needed for Sony proprietary stuff like audio, video and camera, also if warranty replacement is needed. DRM keys are lost when bootloader is unlocked, also internal storage is wiped. If unlocking a brand new phone then nothings lost, but if you have apps, pics, etc. then you will need to back them up first. I can't remember if I needed to rerun the dualrecovery after unlocking or if recovery was intact. I do know that restoring a Nandroid that I made before unlocking bootloader to phone after it was unlocked caused a soft brick until I unlocked it again. Maybe [MENTION=3534362]blueether[/MENTION] could double-check the info I have given you for accuracy as I may be over my head here.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
It all looks about right, I would just change the above a little
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adfurgerson:
Will root and recovery persist after unlocking bootloader? I can't remember if it does or not. Thanks for looking that over, the last I want is to give out erroneous advice.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
I cant unforget either, been too long since I've had a locked BL

1) update to latest 4.4.4 - See FTF thread

2) install dual recovery by [NUT]

3) go into recovery and make a backup - handy if you ever need to get back to stock - I'm not sure if it backs up the TA either

4) make a TA backup and save it on the cloud and on HDD

5) unlock the BL by visiting Sony's dev site and using flashtool

6) re-root / reinstall su if needed

7) make another backup of the TA and call this one unlocked - this can then be used to unlock the BL with out the data wipe

All off the top of my head and not done in ages
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] panyan:
Brilliant - thank you very much :D

You guys have been invaluable!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tospace2006:
Hello, I upgraded my girlfriend's phone up to Alpine ROM for SGH-T989D Telus model.

I recently got her a new phone and I wanted to sell this device off and tried to get it to stock firmware.

I was using Odin 3.09 and since it's been a while I accidentally put the md5 file in the BL section and started.

I realized when after a reset my phone was stuck on the boot logo that I must've made a mistake.

I downloaded the telus stock firmware from sam mobile again and flashed it using the PDA box this time. Yet, I still have no luck.

The phone is stuck on the Galaxy SII boot logo and just flashes the big S logo for hours.

Does anyone know how to get this phone up and running. Did I screw up the BL? Where could I download the original BL if I did.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tospace2006:
Odin even says PASS! after everything has flashed and the phone reboots but still just stuck on boot logo.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peret2000:
I am experiencing continuous problems with the external SD. Although it is an original Samsung, cclass 10, and works fine out of the movil, data becomes corrupted as long as I copy or move things there. However, and this is the strange part of the story, there ara some data that were copied to the SD BEFORE updating to KitKat, and those data are correct.

I can only explain it with the update to KitKat. Havve you eexperienced something similar? I it possible that 64Gb is too much for this Android version?

Any idea is appreciated. Thanks a lot
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] conanjf:
Hi. I had the same problem. So I sent an email to sandisk and they ask for pictures of the microsd. I sent the pictures and they said they there was an error on the microsd, they give me an adress and I sent the product to sandisk ans they send a new one fully working now ^^
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peret2000:
I'm not completely sure, but I have a clue: I am testing a Samsung 16g card, and it was working fine UNTIL I took a photographs and the camera app wrote to the external card. Since then, it failed. Then, I reconfigured that app again, so that it didn't write to the external card, formatted the card, and again it seems to behave correctly...
[LG G Watch R] idle0095:
Look what just came in the mail. I love this watch. Better then my 360.

I will do a video unboxing and review soon.

http://i.imgur.com/nBZWswM.jpg
[LG G Watch R] fer2503:
can you make a video comparison with moto 360? :D
[LG G Watch R] idle0095:
Yes I plan on doing that tomorrow. I will do a unboxing and comparision.
[LG G Watch R] fer2503:
thanks.

Some questions:

1. the g watch r's display size is too small to read compared to moto 360?

2. Did you see speed difference with the 2 smartwatches?

3. there is a lot of difference in display quality? (maybe you can set the same watchfaces to see the difference :D)

thanks man :good:
[LG G Watch R] idle0095:
I will do all this ASAP. The size between moto 360 and G watch R is different. G watch R is smaller but OLED. Speed is way better then 360.
[LG G Watch R] fer2503:
The g watch r display is smaller but it is readable?
[LG G Watch R] idle0095:
Yes very readable.
[LG G Watch R] fer2503:
ok thanks. Waiting for video :D
[LG G Watch R] wease:
I would love to know where you got that watch face. Haven't seen that one.
[LG G Watch R] idle0095:
http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2971118&d=1413308281

I used the app facer for this watch face.
[LG G Watch R] slaydog:
Ha, I have that face on my 360 now.
[LG G Watch R] idle0095:
EDIT
[LG G Watch R] fer2503:
no screen quality comparison?
[LG G Watch R] idle0095:
There is no way on camera will show it. My camera wasnt focusing at all and I had some issues. I may use another Camera and try to do a comparison with screens. But I dont think the camera will really show the difference.
[LG G Watch R] idle0095:
Screen comparison is being uploaded now.

http://youtu.be/DcKiAC1jDi8
[LG G Watch R] idle0095:
Screen Comparison

http://youtu.be/DcKiAC1jDi8

Quick Review

http://youtu.be/MPLkxwMjAi0
[LG G Watch R] ianrobbie:
Hey man. Just wanted to say thanks for the videos. Been salivating over a smartwatch for a while and the LG G Watch R looks like the one for me. Any chance you can update after a week or so, to let us know what it's like to live with?

Thanks again!
[LG G Watch R] dansou901:
[MENTION=381263]idle0095[/MENTION], a quick question... Does the lack of gps bother if you have it paired with a gps compatible phone? Just to know if I can navigate using the watch together with my phone.
[LG G Watch R] nxt:
Where did you buy? If on eBay, which seller and how much and how long did it take to ship and arrive?
[LG G Watch R] kougajin:
More videos? :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] shaker:
Does anybody know how to get D3 working on a Mio P350 PDA with Windows Mobile 5 operating system?

I have heard that it can be can, just not sure how to do it.

The reason I want DPN or D3 is both use Navteq/Mapinfo mapping.

Thanks in advance.
[General Topics] Daedulus Minion:
Since I have never seen any post like this here, I decided to make thid post. Mods do let me know if I am breaking any rule.

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[General Topics] justmpm:
Sorry, but I am going to close this thread. Most of these give aways and similar referral programs are a form of advertising and are therefore not allowed on xda.

For people who have found good deals on things there is the Member found deals forum.

Thanks!
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Hi all. Who liked LiFe ROM here is one made by Xakep assembled on the basis P780_S226_ROW Android 4.4.2.

Original Link: http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/1703-...ная-прошивка-life-v03-v07-v09-v12-custom-rom/

Mirror: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_B98oK4DpK1eHdnWFBDbkxGU1k&usp=sharing

There are 2 archives there

1. first is original stock VIBEUI 1.5 G.U.I.

2. seccond is with VIBEUI 2.0 G.U.I.

Description:

Russian Customise Ultra Lite firmware.

Proprietary firmware in the style of the club.

Assembled on the basis P780_S226_ROW Android 4.4.2

Fits on any ROW firmware via TWRP Recovery.

Full translation into Russian, Ukrainian, English.

Changes in the firmware:

removed:

AccuWeather

CamCard / CamScanner

Facebook

Kingsoft Office

Cloud storage Lenovo Cloud

Antivirus Norton Mobile Security

Navigation System Route 66 Maps + Navigation

Skype ™

Twitter

Shop Gameloft Store

Little Big City

Books

Chrome - replaced by Opera

UCBrowser - replaced by the most recent

News & Weather

Gmail

Maps

LenovoLog

LenovoOTA

LenovoMagazines

Google+

Street

YouTube

In general, deleted almost 200MB "right" software ...

added:

Additional click Restart (Normal or rekaveri) in Power Menu

Added support for online order

Added support for live wallpapers from the network

Manager in order to wean from the internal memory card

Regained the ability to connect the machine as a SD card

ROOT + RootShell + Busybox

init.d optional

Rekaveri TWRP 2.7.1.1

Powerful BackUp with root privileges

File manager with root privileges

Something like that then, remember I will add

What does not work:

Waiting for your feedback.

User firmware :

Download the firmware archive

Copy it to the root of the SD card

Go to rekaveri

Press the Install button

Select the firmware archive

Move the slider to start the installation

For 8GB devices download and unpack in a folder with the firmware contents.

REMEMBER: ALLWAYS DO BACKUP FIRST!!!

Enjoy.

UPDATE S228 ARCHIVE FOR FLASH WITH TWRP! ENJOY!
[Lenovo P780] haahaaah:
asking detail

Stympy, what mean this word???. "For 8G devices download and unpack in a folder with the firmware contents.". detail please. thanks :D

..and stympy, there is flashtool version, are you upload in Google Drive is flash tool version too??.
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Ups.. I am sorry. My mistake. Was 8GB not 8G or something. :D

Yes is for flashing this one.

Sent from my Lenovo P780
[Lenovo P780] haahaaah:
recovery s226

stympy, are you have stock recovery.img from latest s226 update?!. are the recovery same from s223 update??.
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Hi. Ill make a new post with STOCK recoveries. Look for it today.
[Lenovo P780] drsparsh:
'For 8GB devices download and unpack in a folder with the firmware contents."

What does this means?
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
In that archive is a folder for 8GB phones. Unpack all archive and copy the files in target_bin_8GB files folder and overite the files from target_bin folder. Then and only then flash the 8GB phones!

Good Luck.
[Lenovo P780] drsparsh:
Ok Thanx. But I uninstalled titanium backup. Now when I am trying to install it, it says same package is already exists. It is not showing in apps also.
[Lenovo P780] haahaaah:
Thanks stympy :D
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Hi. Go to Magazin Play and install CC Cleaner. Run this app and see iff you have rezidual files. Then try to install again T.B.

Sent from my Lenovo P780
[Lenovo P780] momothecat:
SIM ME Locked

After installing this ROM (v2.0 GUI for 8GB), my phone unable to get the signal and it says "SIM ME Locked, do you want to unlock?" I press Unlock and nothing happened.

Try revert back to JB S123_ROW, and still the same, but this time I had to put the unlock code. (see the attached file). Tried standard 1234 but still unable to unlock my SIM, and it said I still have 3 more attempt to put the unlock code. Anybody can help me?
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Hi. Try to use Mobileuncle Tools. Go to engineering mod mtk - simme lock and from there see what you can do.

Good luck.

Sent from my Lenovo P780
[Lenovo P780] ganapathyraman_s:
First try recovering IMEI backup using mobile uncle. If you dont see both the SIM working even after that, you may have to try a different Radio. Try flashing the attached, if you are using the device in India.
[Lenovo P780] momothecat:
Done that, I still got my IMEI and tried to flash another modem version (downloaded from another thread) but still got the problem.
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Did you tried Mobileuncle Tools ?
[Lenovo P780] momothecat:
what do you mean with mobileuncle tools? if you mean try to restore imei using mobileuncle, I already did that
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
I mean this:

Go to MobileuncleTools - Engineer Mode - Engineer Mode MTK - Simme Lock - ande see what you can do from there.

Good Luck
[Lenovo P780] momothecat:
Follow your instruction, and I have to fill in an unlock code :confused:

And I don't know the code, any body know?
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Hi all ! Here what our friend TalaRz. Because is new here he couln not post something:

Hi, sory for trouble. I just wanted to reply for this topic:

http://xdaforums.com/lenovo-p780/development/life-xvibe-v01-2-rom-4gb-8gb-p780-t2915731/page2

I found a solution to the problem in the thread, but, I came for the first time in this forum and I have to write on the other side, etc. etc. I do not know at this.

Could You just write on my behalf, taht "i had the same problem and i used modem 101 from this side http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/7151-l...-kat/?p=192388 and it work" ?

I hope I will help someone.

Thanks

If this help you could thank him.

Good Luck.
[Lenovo P780] Supermatt01:
camera

How about the camera on this version? I'm on the stock 226 and the can had lots of lag. I make a video and the sound and the picture are out of sync. Any fix for that?
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
It is the same camera software. I have no sutch problem.
[Lenovo P780] popadic022:
can i install this on 8g ROW version and how?
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Replace the files from target_bin folder with the ones from 8GB folder.

Sent from my Lenovo P780
[Lenovo P780] momothecat:
Thanks all for the effort, but that's information can not help my problem. What I need is SIM ME unlock code for my phone.

Anyway, I already brought my phone to lenovo service center, and they said I have to wait 2 weeks. And I'm waiting patiently now [emoji16]
[Lenovo P780] kenny_cfc:
Hows the ROM performance

Are there any known bugs??

Is the battery life better than in stock kitkat?
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
A little bit. Alot of software removed.
[Lenovo P780] kenny_cfc:
I didnt understand properly. After overwriting the files in target_bin will i have to repack it? Beacuse i will have to flash the zip in twrp right?
[Lenovo P780] drsparsh:
no u have to flash with flashtool
[Lenovo P780] kozav100:
I did everything like you presribed, but Installation gets failed and I receive an error message saying: binary update .....

What shall I do?
[Lenovo P780] AgentCain:
Im using LiFe XVIBE S227 ROW. A lot of people I'm contacting complain about the volume during our conversation.

I've checked smart sound and its turned off.

Also, it happens that I use a case with cover for my phone. When Im calling someone, the cover is always folded on the back, as I hold the phone against my ear. Today, when someone told me he couldnt hear me (like I was talking from a distance), I slightly let the cover unfold from the back and suddenly he could hear me better.

I know there is a major issue with the second noise canceling mic, but could it be the case that the two mics are switched?

Finally, there's a "volume patch" on the russian forum. Does anyone know its purpose? Does it work on life 1.2?
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Volume patch is for hands free ! It increases the volume on headphones. So i have read! coul you show us the link ?
[Lenovo P780] AgentCain:
The link for the patch?

Its this one http://lenovo-forums.ru/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=17677, from the official LiFe topic.
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Yes. Its for hands free.
[Lenovo P780] aananshori:
Stympy, im in 8gb row s228. I want to flash this rom,. In google drive, i've download p780_s228_life_xvibe_v1.3.4.zip (is this right?). Then, is there any files i should download? and, I execute p780_s228_life_xvibe_v1.3.4.zip by twrp or flashtool? thanks
[Lenovo P780] motanel_pufos:
Hello, i saw on the google drive, there is an archive p780_s228_life_xvibe_v1.3.4.zip. Is an update fos 1.2? If yes, how do you install it? Do you have to install all archives there or just 1.2 and the latest?

Thank you
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Update to latest. But first do a full TWRP backup.

Good luck.
[Lenovo P780] motanel_pufos:
what is new in 1.3.4? versus 1.2 ?

in archive 1.3.3 signed and 1.3.4 I saw lenovo theme center.apk was found by Virus Total to have Android.Riskware.SmsPay.EA in 22 from 55 antiviruses.

Can I install without that file?

What does it does lenovo theme center?

Thank you.
[Lenovo P780] stympy:
Lenovo theme for me was false positive alarm.

1.3.4 is the sum of all updates and latest.

Send from my Lenovo P1 Vibe Pro
[Paranoid Android Q&A] Drache:
Flashed PA 4.5 Beta 4 and 4.6 Beta 3 on my XT912.

After two days of working great, error message No APN on Device started showing up.

I looked at the APN settings and tried to create a new one with the correct settings, but when I hit save, the APN vanished.

I tried a number of times to create new APN's or modify existing ones to the values I've seen posted, but every time I try to save the APN it disappears from the list.

I hit reset to default and the phone started working for a bit, then No APN on Device again.

I've read a few posts scattered all over the place about APN problems like this, but haven't come across any solutions.

Any ideas on what I should try?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexreznik1984:
I have a problem to flash the firmware update from 3.28.401.6 to 3.28.401.7. flash passes but for some reason does not change the firmware version to .7 It remains .6 Should I flash before the old firmware 2.22.401.5 and then again try to flash the new 7?:confused:
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
If you are s-on, this is not possible.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xunholyx:
You don't need it.

The .7 update was just an incremental update to fix some kind of problem on networks in Croatia. Otherwise, it's the same firmware.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexreznik1984:
i'm s-off and i have super cid 11111111.

after update of firmware to 3.28.401.7 i checked "fastboot getvar all" and the os version still 3.28.401.6 i don't understand why?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BerndM14:
flashed it twice? In RUU mode?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] MaDTH Bistata:
Hey Guys i am happy to make this guide to get ART runtime which in my case gave me about twice the performance

But Before testing the guide Read it all if you like my work press the thanks button :D WAIT i am not responsible for bricked devices or if anything happens to device but if anything happens i will try to help but i cant guarantee i will success :D​

So i tested it only on the Cm11 build here is the guide :D :D

MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP FIRSTSo you will need to download cm11 here http://xdaforums.com/xperia-u/u-development/rom-cyanogenmod-11-0-t2528466 and put it in your SD then boot to recovery Wipe data,dalvic,cache and flash CM11 zip NO GAPPS FOR NOW Then boot your device normally finish the setup and then go to settings,about phone,and click build number 5 times till you unlock devoleper settings then go back and go to developer settings and scroll till you see select runtime click use ART Click OK and wait till your device boots Dont Worry it may take some time then you will be promoted to Android is Upgrading wait till it finish and then if you want you can reboot and flash gapps

If you have any problems leave a comment down below and press the thank button too :D :D Cheers​
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirej:
:) you need to tap 7 times(not 5) on build number.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] MaDTH Bistata:
really in my case it was 5 only :D ok anyway thx for replying
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] MaDTH Bistata:
Reserved
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sdxda:
Besides Iphone, are there any current or upcoming alternatives to the Z3 compact that you are personally considering?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gadgetman04:
Z4 in Feb or March
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] degraaff:
I wonder if they'll skip the compact again.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxtester:
I guess they will skip the Z4C as well as I personally don't actually see the need for it. Moving from the Z1C to the Z3C was a big improvement. Now, except design and SW features (which, latter, apparently will come down to the Z2 later on as well) the Z3 is not really that much different from the Z2. So, a technology update is only due for the Z3 to move on to Z4, but not for the Z3C. My take.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spider1029:
Before I bought Z3C, I was considering going for Galaxy Alpha.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NRG1975:
There really isn't any alternatives, to be honest. Nothing matches up, feature wise.