yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amd4life:
I too am curious about this. I have never encrypted a smartphone, but I am beginning to wonder if it is necessary the more I have to use my device for company data.

Anyone have experience to share?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid2501:
I have a Samsung S4 Mini on the Verizon network (SCH-i435). I restarted my phone this morning and it took a much longer than usual to boot. My screen showed the Verizon logo for about 5-10 minutes and when the phone finally booted I was greeted with the utility to set up the phone (pick language, setup email, etc. etc.). I was confused because I had done this already a few months ago when I bought the phone. I skipped the steps and I was greeted with the stock home screen (all my custom shortcuts and widgets were gone). All my marketplace apps were still installed, but some of them had been reset (had to reconfigure waze, winamp, etc). My best guess is that there was an OTA update or some security patch that reset everything. Finally I got things running again the way I liked them. I was using my phone and suddenly it went dead. I tried to restart it but nothing showed on the screen. Oddly enough the phone just vibrates over and over again, but the screen remains black. No matter what I do I can't boot it. The only way I could stop it from vibrating was to pull out the battery. Is there any hope to recover this phone? Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SSHLord-R:
Did you try to enter recovery mode?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid2501:
Yes, I followed the instructions on the manufacturer site. I held down the home button, up volume, and powered the device on. A small bit of text appeared for a split second, it was so fast I couldn't read it. It disappeared and the screen went black and the same vibrate pattern started up again.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid2501:
I got a video camera and managed to capture the text that was being displayed. Here is a screenshot...

It looks like...

MMC: mmc_read fail

Movinaand Checksum Confirmation Fail

Any hope of fixing this?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SSHLord-R:
I asked for recovery cause it was easier to reset to factory the phone. If that's not working, i don't know if there's hope for it to enter download mode, for manual flashing with odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid2501:
I'm able to get into download mode. Is there a ROM I can flash with? This S4 Mini is the Verizon phone so it is the SCH-i435, I didn't think there were any custom roms I could use with this phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SSHLord-R:
Stock rom.

Try http://www.sammobile.com/firmware and see if your firmware is there.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Download this for KitKat: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31291/I435VRUBNE1_I435VZWBNE1_VZW.zip/

Download this for Jelly Bean (If you had KitKat DO NOT flash the Jelly Bean) :

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/27312/I435VRUAMK5_I435VZWAMK5_VZW.zip/

If you don't know what you had, flash the KitKat one.

Download Odin, Extrect the downloaded file, Press PDA in Odin and insert the extracted tar.md5 file. Make sure your phone is read with the "COM:**" and start. For detailed info, search on google. Good Luck.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid2501:
Thanks for the links. I got the files you said and googled for tutorials. I found quite few and followed the instructions., but I keep getting the error message.... There is no PIT partition. Here is the Odin readout...

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I435VRUBNE1_I435VZWBNE1_I435VRUBNE1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Any ideas? I googled around for a bit but didn't find anything. Is there a PIT file specific for the SCH-i435?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I am not sure since this is the first time for me with experience with that phone...

In Odin, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time check boxes are only two that are selected. DO NOT SELECT ANY OTHER OPTION! Click the AP/PDA button and select that file you downloaded earlier with extension I435VRUBNE1_I435VZWBNE1_VZW.tar.md5 Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file. Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file. (You should have this file, do it if you are having that error) Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.

If you have any other problems please ask.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid2501:
Where do I get this file from? I looked at many Odin tutorials but none of them seem to say where I can get it. My phone is dead so if it's something that I need to extract/transfer from my phone then I'm out-of-luck.

I think I'll just contact Verizon and see if my phone is under warranty and if they can send me a new one. It may be easier than combing the web for a tutorial that more fully explains what this PIT file is and why I need it.

In the future should I disable Verizon OTA updates? I suspect a error during the update is what caused this problem in the first place.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
The file should be one of the extracted files in the file you have downloaded from my links. If the file is not there, then most probably Verizon modded the phone to not be able to flash via Odin Mode.

The error during the update may have happened because of low battery, making your phone shut down during the update, which is serious.

You can check yourself if your phone is under warranty (excluding the warranty period)

-Just go to download mode and you will see: KNOX WARRANTY VOID: [if it is 0x0, than it you are still under warranty, but if it says 0x1, you are not.]

Yeah, you should go to the place you have bought the phone from, if none of the above steps worked for you.

Good Luck.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid2501:
I looked at the links you sent me and I searched the samsung site but I could not find that PIT file. I bought it back into my local Verizon store and they gave me a new S4 Mini. The tech didn't say much about why it broke, he only said that it was still under warranty so I was covered. To avoid something like this happening again I wanted to disable updates on my new S4 Mini. I rooted my new phone, purchased Titanium Backup, and Froze SDM. Is there anything else I have to do?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You got the same version of your previous phone?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid2501:
Yes, that's all they would do for free. They did offer me a Droid Turbo for and extra $100.00 but I really don't like the large phones they're coming out with these days so I declined.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Then you shouldn't get OTA Updates. I don't think that it was needed since the problem you got earlier was because of a faulty firmware from Verizon, which is unlikely or your phone had no battery while your phone was updating.
[HTC One E8] watchman.see:
posing this question to whoever owned and has an unit of HTC One E8 to play around with. I am sure long-time user of HTC phones are well aware that its camera are programmed to capture video at low frame-rates (almost slow-motion, virtually usable) in low light conditions. the setting cannot be adjusted and regardless of the type of hardware used, it is hard-coded into the camera driver programming and no one has yet being able and/or bother to resolve this. such a condition has been discussed this in this thread for HTC one M7

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2259124

and such a completely ridiculous flaws can also be in some other camera phones

http://www.oppoforums.com/threads/o...-shooting-at-moderately-low-light.5510/page-2

but definitely not all (Samsung and LG definitely DON'T reduce its video frame-rate at low-light) ..

so, the big million-dollar question is, has this been fixed in HTC Phone E8 ?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rrife:
I've written a little utility to help novice users make registry hacks. Its written for WM Smartphone (no touchscreen functions work) using the .Net CF and only tested on the Blackjack, 8125, and PPC6700 but it should work on most Windows Mobile devices (reg values may have to be adjusted)....anway, you can download it http://www.infinityball.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=134. I should have the source code posted on my site in the next few days, so if anybody wants to make the touchscreen work better they can have at it.

-Ryan
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hendrixus:
Just found it, works great. I Installed the last 1.3 beta on QTEK 8310 Great tweak utility.

Thanks.

Download
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
mine for screenshots...just forward me some if u wanna see yours in here!! =)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Zandoz:
flashing it now

update:

It gives error message: the proces android.process.media has stopped. If you press OK it will give the message again after some time. Didnt want to complete initial setup.

Update II:

after a second reboot it didnt gave me that error message and completed initial setup. Will report later today about battery, functions etc.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
some updates have been done to repos, i will make a new build tonight
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Buddy, I flashed and everything was working fine.

Its good. Fantastic boot animation.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Zandoz:
Battery life is good so far and all functions that i have used seem to work fine. Rom is fast like you expect. That error message could be a one time only thing I guess :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
New build is up

From now, i will use our server AFH account; so i will update rom's link folder on first post

Build 2 here

Changelog:

Validus sources updated

Repos updated some new stuff as open sources nfc hal, doubletap2wake etc

see my github for further infos
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] kuhno:
Does noise cancelling work?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] waynekirby:
Not on ANY AOSP based ROM's unfortunately no, as it's closed source. :(
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
Im moving this week-end, then i will bring sirius Validus at 5.0 ...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Waiting patiently buddy!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] kuhno:
Thanks for the info, I was not aware of that.

So that means I can forget any AOSP/AOKP rom and there is no plan to implement that closed source blobs?

Would it be possible to find DNC in CM based ROMs?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] waynekirby:
Not unless someone talented would work on it, it would be possible, just extremely difficult I imagine.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
for sure someone talented needed but as its closed sources, u need permissions too i guess lolz
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
wassup guyz? =)

Here a 5.0.2 Validus New build.

i cherry-picked fixes for camera but i forgot to pick up these in vendor_sony so camera not working in this buid but will do on next one for sure.

Validus-LP-v7.0-2015-01-12-validus_sirius.zip

This contains cm recovery and as u know, u need to fastboot flash a KK boot.img to get a working recovery...sorry abt that. twrp is a b*tch for sirius.

I hope u will like it as much as i do =)

Next build will be compiled with 4.9 sabermod toolchain on kernel (as i had to remove sabermod from rom cuz not booting) and also symmetry (-03 flags and optimisations from

Chet Kener

) and strict aliasing
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
Here a new build.

Validus-LP-v7.0-2015-01-13-validus_sirius.zip

Changelog

validus sources synced

repos updated

camera fixed

builded as mentionned above with 4.9 SM on kernel and strict aliasing
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hery.chemo:
Can i use M5 kernel with this rom? :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] arismelachrinos:
this is the prettiest lollipop rom for z2 - well themed in black and many awesome features but i noticed a few bugs here and there...there is lag , while browsing in menus in settings you will definitely notice it...also when i click power menu in settings , i get a FC ... also it has no camera app so i couldnt test it at all.(i flashed gapps) but the most important of all is that wifi doesnt work...i tried many reboots and clean flashes but there is no way to get it working...there might be more bugs but i noticed those for now .. btw i love the clear all button...i wish there was the same button on cm12... well done
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
will make a new build soon...fc in settings in solved i just synced my repos before the fixes...

will see for wifi its weird.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Evil_Sephiroth:
Just to know

camera work on this rom?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Its working bro! :D thanks for the update.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
nice =)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] eric4ever:
Somebody please tell me how to install this rom...

I take out the boot.img n run it via cmd. Cmd said ok but can't boot to recovery.

my phone's running lollipop 726 UB, rooted n also installed dual recovery already.

Thanks all.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hiraan:
Last update didn't boot with me!

Maybe it's related to my device, I'll figure it out

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
there's Q&A threads for these kind of questions, thanks

same question for you [MENTION=4071479]bluheart[/MENTION]

did u clean flashed it?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hiraan:
^^ yes, it boot loop , even tried with multi rom, never boot
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
No Multi-ROM, wiped from stock, TWRP, then flashed gapps, then reboot. It worked fine.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
how long did u let it go for the 1st boot? it doesn't make sense it boots here and not there...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hiraan:
^^ for around 5min, bootloop with sony logo

I agree, since it worked with Bluheart then its definitely related to my device!, I'll figure it out
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
bootloop with sony logo??? what u mean , it doesn't even go after the kernel bootsplash? wich build did u flashed?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hiraan:
^^ yeah thats the weird thing!, latest build 21/4
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Try again, on a clean state!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] robby.pgn:
build o 19/03 install perfectly....

but latest update can't install:

"unmount o/system failed no such volume script succeeded resul was 0"

can anyone help me?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
New build is up

Validus-LP-v8.0-2015-04-25-validus_sirius.zip

Changelog under "about phone" menu as usually...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] robby.pgn:
a millllllion of thanks !!!!

THIS update installing and working perfectly
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Will update soon
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
Myself5 just told me the problem come from custom bootlogo, some video drivers updates needed....so staying on sony logo but its still M5 kernel included as default.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hiraan:
Latest build works like a charm, thanks a lot
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Latest works awesomely :D :D
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
New build is up =)

Validus-LP-v8.0-2015-05-08-validus_sirius.zip

changelog under "about phone" menu as usually...

Flash dat sh#t! =)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] VinBenzin810:
Is the Sound issue present in this build
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
im not sure but as all cm based has it....
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
New build is up

Validus-LP-v8.0-2015-05-16-validus_sirius.zip

changelog as usually under "about phone" menu

Flash dat sh#t! =)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
New build is up

Validus-LP-v8.0-2015-05-31-validus_sirius.zip

changelog under "about phone" menu

Flash dat sh#t! =)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
New build is up

Validus-LP-v8.0-2015-06-08-validus_sirius.zip

changelog under "about phone" menu as usually

Flash dat sh#t! =)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
if someone wants to try/test our new tesla rom based off slim sources with layers support....

check on AFH here u will find some luv :p

i will update my initial thread soon
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
LUV is all we need buddy :D

Any updates in July bru!!!!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] robby.pgn:
No update?

Developement is finished?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Team GothDroid is busy or else ma Buddy will surely bring out update soon. Have some patience to gain more luv

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Allek84:
Is the camera quality same as at stock rom or worse?Thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
yes im busy and its vacations, im not often home...i will make bunch of builds soon.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] waynekirby:
Don't make it a priority, for me (and most Z2 owners) it comes when it comes. :)

It's not like there's a need for a new build, except upstream changes. I think.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
its done and uploading =) will be available 2/3 hours from now
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
New build is up

Validus-LP-v8.0-2015-07-18-validus_sirius.zip

Changelog under about phone menu as usually

still working on OTA updates....will notice u when fully working.

Flash dat sh#t! =)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Hurray!!! Thanks for the update buddy!

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Build 26-7 is faulty :(

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] robby.pgn:
Yes, is faulty

please fix it....

thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Bruda, one last update for lollipop :D

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
working on new kernel, be patient i will soon provide a test build...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Sure bruda! Take your time :D

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
New build is up

Validus-sirius-Build-20150825.zip

Changelog under about phone menu as usually

built from cyanogen kernel...i have to fix things for sirius on mine, flash dat sh#t! =)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] waynekirby:
Thanks Alex, been waiting for this. ;)

Cheers and have a great day buddy! [emoji481]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] rintala@hakunila.com:
I have setting font and icons annoying big.. is it only me or have somebody else this too..

???
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Thanks for this update! Exotic!

Icons can be changed from launcher menu!

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] rintala@hakunila.com:
Ok, another error, abaut phone/status says "unfortunately, the prosess com.android has sopped", and mobile networks settings goes off

Access point menu says "not available for this uder.. "
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
hum dats weird, im inline with cm now, could u please get me logs?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] rintala@hakunila.com:
I allready install tesla rom... :(

I tested it banks gapps and tbo gapps.. Clean install, can not get it work..
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
no prob....dats really weird, will see what i can do on next build
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] RAM GUY23:
I will try this ROM, running stock based atm, what would be the pros and cons? ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] waynekirby:
FWIW I installed earlier today, been running fine all day. This is probably the smoothest CM based ROM I've ran, and I don't normally see much difference in speeds between different CM based ROM's. Once again thanks man.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
Yes indeed! Feels rock solid and quick!

:D

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] nexuspur:
[MENTION=5265704]Alx31[/MENTION] very very very good rom thx. but how can i change the background in the quick settings? (these picture with the mincer^^). btw the only cm based rom, which can detect all my stuff music, pictures etc pp.

thx
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
u better to use transparent themes....use clear themes from store as holo glass etc etc
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
It has any bug like low camera quality etc.?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
No big bug! It's that all AOSP cam can never match the cam of Sony because of proprietary things Sony used in their whatever software!

Sent from my D6503
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
Sorry for the delay guyz, here are new build.

These are halloween special edition

Validus-LP-v8.1-HE_Edition-2015-10-05-validus_sirius.zip

Changelog under about phone menu as usually.

here some screenies from my z3 if u wanna see how it looks stock...no theme applied =)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
flash it and report... ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] supercfc:
I have D6502 model. I just flashed the "Validus-LP-v7.0-2015-01-13-validus_sirius" zip. Wifi doesnt turn on. In advanced tab the mac address remaing unavailable. Anyone else facing this problem'?

---------- Post added at 08:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:14 PM ----------

I use D6502 model. I flashed "Validus-LP-v7.0-2015-01-13-validus_sirius" . My wifi doesnt turn on. In the advanced panel of wifi settings my MAC id is displayed unavailable. Anyone else facing this problem?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] azliazmi:
Will looking forward for this rom.... I need another rom than cm.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bluheart:
D6502 needs separate modem files to be flashed
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Evil_Sephiroth:
can't atm, need the phone for work and can't lose anything
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] benjmiester:
Just flashed 13 build, got not wifi... on 6503? Flashed twice, both clean. Tried M5's kernel just for kicks, no change, but for those who were asking it did seem to work. That's not thoroughly tested of course since no wifi has me giving 12 build a try instead.

Edit: No wifi on 12 either. This is weird as I for sure have a D6503. Says so right on the box, and also have never had problems where 5602-ers do in the past. It's cool though, I love the look of the rom and will def be back.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bjorn96:
Link broken for gapps. :crying:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
Try this... lolz
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bjorn96:
LOLS

The ROM works like he*k, its smooth and stable. The boot after install is also a lot faster than other ROM's . :good:

Just one thing, how about adding FM-radio to the ROM?? Or is this impossible?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] benjmiester:
So I'm the only one not able to get WiFi on a D6503?

Such an odd problem. Is it just maybe really slow to find a connection at first boot?

Data works fine too, which makes it even weirder to me. :confused:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
i had some issues, im making a new build today or overnight
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] benjmiester:
Yeah, getting system ui error blocking me from setting up after flash. Am I OK using twrp 2.8.1?

Thought maybe that was the prob too.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
Nope...nothing to do with sysUI fcs...2.8.1 is ok
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] rintala@hakunila.com:
System UI has stopped....
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] androidfreakzz:
CM theme manager?

What bugs are there?

thx for your work :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
_Yes

_Same bugs as CM

_Np
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] rpk12:
does that mean the the loud speakers is not working during call and camera key is not working for launching camera app?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alx31:
im making a new build by now just flash it and report...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] rpk12:
bro,i can't go to the recovery.help....