yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G General] Lemagex:
I'm gonna honestly wait for a moto G lollipop rom flashable zip, never ever going to upgrade my bootloader, i'd get anxious as hell trapped in a new release unable to downgrade if i didnt like it

I had a computer with EFI, no option for Legacy Bios, I hunted 7 weeks for a motherboard that supported both so i could keep my older versions/os installed. god damn it. If this becomes as hard as that I'll explode
[Moto G General] lost101:
It's now confirmed the Retail Brazil XT1033 soak test OTA Update includes a new Bootloader.

Version: 41.18

It is also reported downgrading to KitKat is possible: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57297928

Following those instructions will mean you keep the Lollipop Bootloader.
[Moto G General] AgentChaos:
WARNING: if you have flashed the Brazil XT1033 firmware and updated to Lollipop, DO NOT downgrade.

its a real hassle downgrading to 4.4.4, with issues like screen flickering, I suggest sticking with 5.0 ota until the 5.0 firmware is available
[Moto G General] korucu:
screen flicklering passes away, just need one screen off and on. So it not like bricking the phone.

I downgraded it 8 hours ago same kitkat experience .

But this OTA clearly look like test firmware there is certain lags in chrome with web pages and phone settings menus, and doesn't feel snappy as CM build, not the mention 4.4.4.
[Moto G General] Sandivisi:
true, and now my phone is dead because try to downgrade to kitkat 4.4.3 :(
[Moto G General] lost101:
I have a theory that the screen flickering is due to kernel incompatibility with the new Bootloader. One of the KitKat custom kernels for Stock ROM may solve the problem.
[Moto G General] Sandivisi:
lost101 can you help me? my phone is dead after downgrade, now iam no way to fastboot . tired pressed power menu or volume down with power menu nothing happen
[Moto G General] DustArma:
Screen flicker also happens in custom recoveries, TWRP 2.8.1.0 in particular.
[Moto G General] lost101:
Try this method: https://forums.motorola.com/posts/3d5eadc25d
[Moto G General] lost101:
Future performance tweak: Disable 'Forced Encryption' in Android 5.0 (requires modified stock kernel or custom kernel) - Apparently Encryption is disabled by default on Moto G.
[Moto G General] lost101:
Soak Test TWRP backup boots with KitKat Bootloader. [Thread]
[Moto G General] Gadozo:
mbm-ci 5.0 ?

Any predictions for the MBM-CI 5.0, did the **** back from LOLLIPOP for Kitkat 4.4.3 and when I update the phone will not turn over.
[Moto G General] lost101:
Probably not until after the 'final' OTA Updates drop.
[Moto G General] h2o64:
Hi !

I'm maybe wrong.... But the bootloader/ROM incompatibilities are ONLY kernel related?
[Moto G General] lost101:
Can you restate the question?

In other news, major performance issues on Nexus 7 running 5.0:

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30116319

Anyone on GPe 5.0.1 want to provide some performance benchmarks?
[Moto G General] methuselah:
I suppose you just hardbricked ....
[Moto G General] lost101:
It's worth noting that with the new Bootloader (v41.18) - the sequence is now: Power button + Vol UP.
[Moto G General] sebadomaitis:
VOL+ and power?

This doesnt work dude...i dont wanna wait the official firmware, i wanna fix my phone :/
[Moto G General] Feche:
Hello, I have stock 4.4.4 with TWRP recovery.. I know that I need stock recovery to install OTA but is it worth to update via OTA vs .zip file?

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Maybe you ran out of battery..
[Moto G General] lost101:
Wiping phone completely (including internal storage) and Fastboot flashing the full factory firmware image is the ideal. You then leave no room for doubt that you are experiencing Lollipop on Moto G in an optimum environment. Anything less than this is not a clean install, and can introduce any number of bugs or performance issues. It's especially worth doing a clean install considering this is a major OS revision and not just a .1 update.

Feel free to flash the OTA Update, but I recommend you look in Q & A and see how people are finding that experience.
[Moto G General] h2o64:
Why

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Why does the lollipop bootloader won't boot Kitkat roms?

That's not ramdisk related so I think that's because of kernel incompatibility Nope?
[Moto G General] lost101:
Regarding performance benchmarks, I thought it would be interesting to have a KitKat vs Lollipop comparison.

People have gone back to 4.4.4, and as far as I am aware, still have the Lollipop bootloader (5.0) - It does not stop KitKat ROMs from booting. I'm depending on other people to provide this information correctly as I have not flashed the Lollipop bootloader myself.
[Moto G General] h2o64:
Fine ?

Thank you for answering
[Moto G General] lost101:
Just to update those still on KitKat Bootloader (41.13) - Custom Recovery Flash-able zips of the Android Lollipop 5.0.2 'Soak Test' are now available in Development. There is no need to upgrade your Bootloader to experience Lollipop.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-retail-brazil-lollipop-soak-test-t2998793​

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-asian-5-0-2-flashable-zip-t3002334​
[Moto G General] felipeap:
I'm on 40.18 bootloader and I can assure there is no loss in performance in KK because of it. And in my experience Lollipop is in fact faster, but nothing major in difference. I've tested them all and now I'm in 5.02 Brazil, the RAM leak is gone... Pretty satisfied.
[Moto G General] ArjunKapoor:
5.0 BL review + some questions

Hello. I have flashed the lollipop ota asia retail. When I flashed twrp 2.8.1.0 , I got stuck at the boot. So I tried to go back to recovery and the recovery also got stuck. I tried every recovery but all recoveries work only for the 1st time except twrp 2.7.1.1 . I knew the consequences, and didn't flashed 4.4 bootloader. Instead I flashed 4.4 official stock rom and it has that line bug which was earlier when we flashed lollipop ota without new bootloader...So I don't recommend upgrading to lollipop via ota. I recommend using CM12 which is far more better than stock lollipop.

--------sorry for my english--------

hit thanks if you like

Edit: I have question. Is any recovery working fine with lollipop BL? I have tried some but the all have bugs. Common in the is the line bug.

2nd question. Is their any ROM which works fine with lollipop BL?
[Moto G General] lost101:
CWM is no longer in development as far as I am aware. It does partially work with Lollipop BL but do not believe it can be trusted to make a nandroid backup.

A new version of TWRP with Lollipop is currently under development. More information here: http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-2-0-touch-recovery-t2980621
[Moto G General] drsiddique5700:
is it safe to unlock bootloader root and flash cm12 on moto g 2013 running official lollipop which we got recently via ota?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hotadef:
Usually happens opening Facebook or hangouts after using other apps and memory almost maxed out
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hotadef:
Bump. This is very annoying I'll see if I can record it. I woke up this morning checked a few thing then went to Facebook app screen goes white then black white then black it doesn't stop
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BACARDILIMON:
You have bad something

BAD ASS NOTE 4
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrkhigh:
Getting ready to finally flash a ROM on this device

But I have a few questions:

1: if I make a backup in twrp is anything not backed up that it's important like imei?

2: is anything still broken in cm11 or Bliss that matters? WiFi/mic issues are my concern

3: is battery life better than stock in these Roms?

I know these are noobish questions and I've been here for a while now. But I really don't want to buy a new phone because I lost my imei.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ATTACK:
I suggest you [downgrade to JBBL] before you start flashing custom Roms. KKBL Roms still have various issues.

I just downgraded and started using [cj360's unofficial AOSPA] builds, and they are smooth... and totally worth the downgrade.

EDIT:

#1 Don't worry about it, you're fine. Flash away!

#3 Battery life has always been the same for me. YMMV
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrkhigh:
Thanks if battery life does not help I will then remain stock for now... Maybe wait and see if L comes to this device via dev
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndyYan:
Typically custom ROMs will have slightly worse battery life than a well-debloated stock build. Maybe they have some closed source optimizations we don't know. You will eventually have to get used to custom ROM's battery life if you want to stay up to date in Android version.

Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11

[WARNING: XDA Premium 4.0.13 lacks Signature function - do not update]
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrkhigh:
I've been running ROMs on my other devices for quite some time. This phone is just one I don't want to mess up. As for the batt life my tab 2 does amazing on kitkat.... So was hoping the battery drain that kitkat stock causes was fixed in another rom. I know I could go back to jb stock but I really don't want to.

Like I said I'll just wait and see of someone brings L to this device.
[XDA Assist] xanda-escuyer:
We have an Android phone which is apparently missing the capability to encrypt, either the device or SD card storage.

We'd like to get help with understanding what we're omitting to do (perhaps) or with sourcing a reputable additional app to plug the missing capability of the device (if that's at all possible).

Where would we go to find help with this?

Not sure if this is a device specific issue but ours is a Cubot P9, in case that's relevant.

Thanks.
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Hi,

I can't find a relevant thread on your issue and device. You will need to ask for help here,

> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Good luck!
[AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alugah:
Hi, I want to know which is the best modem for my att sm N900a samsung galaxy note 3 from this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2902414 Im actually living in Mexico and its compatible with the 4g lte of the carrier "Telcel", my phone its rooted and has the custom rom dynamickat 4.4.2, base band N900AUCUCNC2. Thanks a lot!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Floydroider:
My phone is getting old, and because of that some problems are emerging with age.

It turns out that whenever my phone starts to behave in an unsatisfactory way, I do a factory reset.

My question is, what is best, do a factory reset or reflash the rom? Or there isn't any difference? I'm on stock 4.4.4, without root or custom recovery (I like Android this way ;)) and never unlocked the device.

Would a fresh install solve occasional problems caused by the OTAs?

Sorry for the bad english.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NotDisliked:
If you haven't gotten your answer already, the best method to reset your phone to fix various issues is to factory reset your phone. This returns it to the complete default state of software, where all apps should be working. Flash a rom simply replaces the system partition with the system partition of the rom, and thus is not as complete as a factory reset.

Basically, if you're having issues with a stock rom, just factory reset it and it will get rid of most, if not all, issues.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QA Bot:
Q&A for [ROM][UB][4.4.4][SP] Carbon Rom KK Unofficial {built from source}

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[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hdemary:
Thanks!

Thanks a lot, first I tried the build 23 and does not work my micro usb neither the recovery, yesterday I install the build 24 and everything is working very smooth and baterry saver, with cm11 at the end of the day I have about 20% today I get home with 35% .
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alx31:
im happy u like it...
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robahme:
Can not flash anything cause every time I connect my XSP to the PC green LED brights during 4/5 seconds, it turns off and then it starts again with the green light another 4/5 seconds...

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Got a big big problem on my XSP

Flashed this ROM ( I'm LBL and didn't realize this was for UBL) and now it doesn't turn on

I can not flash stock ROM cause my phone doesn't boot, it only shows green light on the led when I plug in to the pc during 4/5 seconds and then the light turns off. After that green light returns another 4/5 seconds... it's all time the same

Any idea? D:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kwitu:
Can you enter fastboot mode? Holding up arrow key plug your phone to a PC via USB. Make sure you are equipped with latest drivers (sony PC companion) and adb/fastboot drivers you can find here on the forums.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alx31:
He can't go fastboot mode as he's LBL, only way its to flash stock .ftf and get back on stock roms with all wipes boxes ticked in flashtool.
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lordareon:
Hello! In the avaiable roms for the v500, which one you would recommend to be most stable and closest to stock android? Thanks!
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 5373808:
I Think that Mahdi ROM is the best my friend... To be honest all the ROMS are good... But i'm using MAHDI ... Try them all to see what's best for you....
[G Pad 8.3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ncguy68:
I switch between Mahdi and Slimrom. Performance wise I can't tell any difference, but each has slightly different features. Try them both and pick the one you like best.
[General Topics] ben_gb:
Hi,

I've got a problem with my Trinity, where if it rings and I pull it out of my pocket, sometimes one of the buttons gets pushed as it rubs past the material, so either the call can be hung up on or it gets answered before I can see who's calling.

I also get a similar problem if a calendar alarm goes off, or if there is a text message. Sometimes these can be dismissed before I get a chance to see what is causing the notification.

I guess this is a problem on many PPC phones which dont have a cover. Does anyone else experience this?

Does anyone know of any way to solve this? Perhaps having a secondary lock button which needs to be pressed before the hard buttons become active or something like that...?

I guess it would need some software installed, as I havent found any way to do this through the normal settings.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Cheers,

Ben
[General Topics] srmz:
My Jasjam comes with a screen lock. Once this is activated you first need to press the unlock button which gets assigned to the left soft key followed by another button on the screen. Quite effective I would say.

Regards
[General Topics] ben_gb:
Hi,

Is this the same as the "Device Lock"?

My phone has this too, but it doesn't work for when there is an incoming call...ie you dont have to unlock the phone first to press the green "handset" button.

Ben
[General Topics] Dinty:
Hi Ben,

I have been having the same issue as you with my Jasjam. I tried using a hard case which was just too bulky and annoying, so I've since used something like those iPod socks and just keep it in my pocket. I just take extra care when pulling it out so it doesn't knock the green answer key. I think this is just something we're just going to have to get used to unfortunately. :(
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QA Bot:
Q&A for Can I install a RM-938 firmware on my RM-940 device?

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[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jameshn:
hi help

hi is there a FW you can flash on the icon if there is can you tell me which one please
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DilanChd:
Hi,

059S694 RM-927 VAR VZN BLACK

059T4M7 RM-927 VAR VZN WHITE
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] DigitalChris602:
Hey guys/gals, just a reminder - Costco sells T-Mobile phones.

Its not well known, but as a Costco Club Member you can start a new EIP or JUMP, both $0 down, regardless of what your credit or deposit is at a T-Mobile store. All you pay is sales tax.

Also, you get a free generic car charger and window mount.

I was in and out with my new Note 4 in about 30 min.

Note 4 T-Mobile
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] aooga:
AND a 90 day return policy.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] CheesyNutz:
now if i had a Costco close to me lol
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] neonsector:
thats where i got mine, in and out in 20 mins.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] Daniel323la:
Gotta love costco!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] rudbwoy:
San Jose, CA area

For San Francisco Bay Area peeps, specifically South Bay, the Sunnyvale Costco has some. I just picked up a black Note 4.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] aznmode:
Is there a price break when you buy from Costco?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] JimSmith94:
I see the plans listed, but don't see any T-Mobile phones listed on their linked site: http://membershipwireless.com/index...shipWireless&utm_medium=T-Mobile-Plans_banner

I pre-ordered my Note 4 through T-Mobile, but does Costco really have them in the store?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] DigitalChris602:
Yes, Costco really has them in store. I'm not sure why their phones section online is crap. But call your local Costco, ask for the cell phone kiosk, and the person there will verify inventory. True story bro.

Note 4 T-Mobile
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] d12unk13astard:
Yea tru story, I got mine and my wife's on Saturday 11/1 just paid sales tax and walked out with 2 brand new charcoal black note 4's!!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] thefoss:
So they gave you zero down regardless of credit? My credit is poor and t-mobile wants $350 down even with my Jump exchange. Should I just get a membership?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] d12unk13astard:
All u pay is sales tax out the door.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mad82109:
Costco doesn't charge the sales tax. At least our kiosk doesn't. Sa Texas.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] iunlock:
What is the total price of the phone? $750?

What is the total price of the phone that you're financing? $750?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] d12unk13astard:
You pay nothing at the kiosk, they make you go to the register with the receipt, it was 749 for 1 and 1498 for 2. I paid around 117.00 sales tax, than u go to the claim area so they can pick up your order and take it back to the kiosk for them to finalize your setup of phones.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] AxAtAx:
What a concept...wow, costco fixing the people up.....:good::good::good:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mannyboy23:
Ohh man I'm going to Costco as soon as I get out of work.. But 1st I need to find somebody who is a member... ?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] DigitalChris602:
Yeah, I actually joined Costco JUST to get my phone from them. The membership was $55 + Tax, then my phone was $0 down (REGARDLESS of T-mobiles credit rank for you), and I just paid sales tax on the phone. Total out the door was around $120.

So, now I have a Costco membership AND a new phone, for less down than what T-mobile wanted. Seems like a win/win.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mannyboy23:
Got my note 4 today no money down not even taxes and they was charging me almost 400. At the t mobile store... Great deal
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mad82109:
Wrong. The sales slip has a coupon code for the full price of the phone. Making it zero at the register.They can't tax you on $0.00 They even throw in gift cards for 25 and car chargers and a car mount.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] d12unk13astard:
I dunno how u got away without paying sales tax but most everyone else and I had to do that, yes you do get the free car mount and car charger everyone that got the note 4 from Costco gets that.

BTW. ..

Did u not even read the OP and the following responses clearly stating people are paying sales tax on their $0.00

down

not $0.00 total for their phones. Coupon code is zero down but you still must pay sales tax of the actual phone!
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] thatotherguy..:
So if I got a 414 down payment for tmobile for note 4, I won't have to pay things down? I live in Oregon so we don't have sell tax
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mad82109:
BTW I did read the OP. However when you work for the company aka wireless advocates you know how it works. The same goes for att next and Verizon edge. 0 down. And 0 sales taxes. You walk out literally paying zero. At least here at the Texas locations. U can call my manager tomorrow at 915am ct. Names noel and he'll verify it. 210-558-4683

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Correct.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] thatotherguy..:
**** going to Costco tomorrow
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] d12unk13astard:
Must be nice, you could have added that into your original post since not everyone works for the carriers and aren't qualified for no sales tax.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mad82109:
You don't have to work for the carriers to be qualified for no sales taxes. How are they going to tax you on zero???? At least the Costco wireless kiosks in Texas work that way. Cause it zeros out the price. Otherwise they'd tax you the same way att,vez,and Tmobile do when they run a zero down sale.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] d12unk13astard:
Well California taxes ya on everything even the air you breath!! LOL

Must be nice living tax free where you are.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] thatotherguy..:
Hey mad82109 do you work for the mobile in costco?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] mannyboy23:
Well I didn't have to pay sales tax she said it was a special coupon that they used so the only thing I had to pay for was for the membership and yeah they give you a generic car charger and phone mount. And a 25 dollar cash card..
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] LexLuger82:
Start a new jump so what people doing with their old phone they still owe on? I just got my g3 with T-Mobile first contract jump
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] neonsector:
no, you are wrong, you pay tax on the phone you are buying. I got 2 lines less than week ago, you can't walk in there buy a phone and pay nothing.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 General] rookiegenius:
I love costco. The reason I only bought phone from them is super easy exchange/ return policy. I exchanged my note 4 two times in 2 days and they have it in Stock, no need to wait for shipping or anything.