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[Sony Xperia M2] Engineer91:
Hi guys, i managed to get my xperia M2 (D2303) root (rw /system too) with locked bootloader and kitkat (18.3.C.0.40). I don't know how did this method work, but i will explain what i did.

1. Flash stock JB and root with towelroot

2. Install SuperSU

3. Upgrade to KitKat via OTA. Now you are root without rw /system permission.

4. Download Easyroot tool (http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2784900)

5. Edit the install.bat file removing the "adb shell "/data/local/tmp/towelzxperia_ert"" line

6. Follow the instructions in the Easyroot tool thread (http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2784900)

7. Install SuperSU in /System. You can do this in the Menu of SuperSU.

8. Now you're root with rw /System permission.

This worked for me, and i could install Xposed framework, gravity box, busybox...

You can try this and tell if this works for everyone or if i've been lucky. I think i didn't forgot any step.

Sorry for the bad english, but i think that everyone will understand it.
[Sony Xperia M2] CeBits:
Confirmed working on my own D2303.
[Sony Xperia M2] macabrocabral:
Ill try on my D2306 with the latest 4.4.4 firmware doing that steps but on flashtool instead of OTA. Anyone knows if it will work? Thanks!

EDIT: Can't do it, flashtool remove the root, and the 4.4.4 its not on OTA yet. Maybe when someone release CWM for D2306 we can flash a pre-rooted firmware, but for now its impossible.
[Sony Xperia M2] pufnasti:
this works people, I tryed it.

If you have problems with service (no network) after the OTA update, then you have to flash the right jelly bean ftf. For my region (Bosnia and Hercegowina) it was: D2303_18.0.C.1.13_R2A_Customized_CE5.ftf
[Sony Xperia M2] Kamkol:
244

Cant update it via OTA. in something like 5% updating afted download, system just restart and reboot on Android what i had on phone. Just cant update via OTA. Someone know how can i fix it?
[Sony Xperia M2] Clens:
Easy root tool link

The link to the easy root tool thread is dead :(...

can you tell me how i should use it?

thanks.:silly:
[Sony Xperia M2] fryta93:
WORKING!!!

Working for me Xperia M2 LTE KitKat 4.4.4. I reupload link.
[Sony Xperia M2] supertiger1234:
i dont want to reset my device. is there a way to do it with 4.4.4?
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
No, if you have looked bootloader.

Sent from Xperia M2 D2303
[Sony Xperia M2] z4zarrar:
How will I flash stock JB and where do I get it from. I already have Kitkat 4.4.4 and my bootloader is locked
[Sony Xperia M2] kiseli:
NIce work man, been searching everywhere to root my D2303 with kittkat.

Have one question. Is OTA (over the air) a simple update that my phone trying to install when im on wifi, or there is some app for this?

Ty very much and keep up the good work, we dummies depend of people like u.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nursemm05:
I've searched but I might have missed it :) I am having problems writing to my external SD. I'm rooted, and I've formatted it. It's the same card I was using in my note 2 without problems. I did find the fixes for the note 3 and tried those but still having problems. Any other suggestions?
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uniquebarbee:
ExtSD fix app or many other apps to choose from.

View attachment 3001494

;) Girl here too

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nursemm05:
tried that too. It said no changes needed to be made but I still can't write to external SD
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bignibb:
I used an app called SD kitkat fixer.....fixed it for me.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beandip-Javier:
[MENTION=544180]nursemm05[/MENTION] Try this https://www.dropbox.com/s/fvrmehxbsall343/ExtSDCardFix.zip?dl=0
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uniquebarbee:
http://www.droidviews.com/restore-write-capability-to-external-sd-card-on-kitkat-manually/

View attachment 3001666

manually add it in
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nursemm05:
tried all of that. No go.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uniquebarbee:
Foldermount?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount&hl=en

or method 3

http://technofaq.org/posts/2014/04/fixing-external-sd-card-write-issue-on-android-kitkat/
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tahde:
I've been using Foldermount for a while since KitKat dropped. Used on my N3, S5 and now my N4 all without one issue.

Sent from my SM-G900P
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uniquebarbee:
I guess she found a solution as she has not been back:)
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tahde:
Ha. Appears so

Sent from my SM-N910P
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nursemm05:
nope I just gave up :)
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uniquebarbee:
Bye Felicia
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Team DevDigitel:
Are you using exposed framework?

This is a secure storage bug
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nursemm05:
yes
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Team DevDigitel:
Thats where your issue came from..

Exposed is causing a issue with secure storage.

ive always had to wipe and re flash to resolve after this happens and it made exposed framework unstable and was unable to update it or Uninstall it..

Try this zip and see if it works to resolve..

http://www.mediafire.com/view/gda67ca7wf4orta

Just flash via recovery and reboot..

Theres also a wanam fix for secure storage module that i was made aware of today also.. look for it in downloads and try it also.. says it fixs shealth and secure storage.. good luck
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nursemm05:
I was having problems before I installed xposed. I did it in an effort to fix it.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nursemm05:
That didn't work either... I rooted using tmobile, could that be the problem? I did manage to get it to work though using foldermount
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nursemm05:
really? what did I do to you? there's no need to be rude.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uniquebarbee:
:good: Glad you got it working. Yes Bye Felicia because My self and others gave you plenty of options to get it back working and you kept saying it did not work which ment you have no idea what you are doing. But foldermount hey I suggested that and another cosigned. A simple click of the thanks but would be great. Now I can change it to Glad you got it working Nurse
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nursemm05:
just because it didn't work doesn't mean I don't know what I'm doing. I tried many things before I came and asked for help.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uniquebarbee:
:good::good:: bottom line glad you worked it all that matters is it works. :good::good:
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tahde:
Good deal. Glad you got it working.

Sent from my SM-N910P
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i3oots:
Nice, thanks for recommending Foldermount. There was some issue with a file that it found and it was able to fix it where all others failed.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i3oots:
It appears this fix also broke my private mode. Need to figure out how to fix it.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dallastx:
No your private mode broke wen you rooted.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tahde:
I have root along with foldermount. My private mode did not break.

Sent from my SM-N910P
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i3oots:
No it was working fine until I did this Foldermount fix. I've been rooted and everything worked just fine. I wonder why it decided to mess up now though.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uniquebarbee:
:D:D
[XDA Assist] dantezyates:
hello fellow earthlings here is the complete tutorial of ROOTING Samsung galaxy star pro GT-S7262 "TRUST ME ITS FIRST ON NET" other tutorials will give u a white screen of death ..

1) frist install samsung drivers from samsung website or if u have win8skip this step

2)enable usb debugging in ur phones deloper options its in settings at bottom

3)turn off ur mobile then press vol down+ power+ home

it will show a caution press vol up now ur in download mode

4)run odin as administrator select the recovery.tar.md5 file in AP and BOOT file in BL tick the both

5) connect ur phone via usb while in download mode see if odin shows added click start!

it will flash and then go recovery mode by home+vol up +power

or download adb to get in recovery mode if u want adb inbox me !

download superuser.zip from this link http://www23.zippyshare.com/v/54713367/file.html

requied files for flash link https://www.mediafire.com/?cojuwbjcxj6vtaw

put it in sdcard then go into recovery mode and select install from zip choose from sdcard and install and volls ! ur phone is rooted !!!

still confused INBOX ME dont follow any other instruction on net u will get white screen of death error THIS IS EXCLUSIVE !!! DEVELOPED BY ME have a nice day

TELL ME THE REVIEWS ABOUT HOW IT WORKED OUT FOR U
[XDA Assist] prboy1969:
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to make such a guide, and share it with the members. Unfortunatlly this is the incorrect forum section to post it in. I would suggest you check out the first two links below. Additionally I would advise that if you would still like to share the Guide, you repost it in the third link I've added. Best of luck :) .

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Thank you

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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
Hello everyone!

I bought my gn3 about a week ago and now i noticed that the lighting isn't even????

Did i damage it or note 3's have this issue?

its visible when the brightness is set to about 30% and on a gray background. its most visible on the left side of the screen (like a slightly brighter tint or something)

can anyone check it on their devices as well for me? (:

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
Edit : it's not only on the left side it's all over the screen. when I open the phone app I can see the background isn't one color but scales of dark grey and I think it's supposed to be black.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK0079:
It's like that and there's really nothing you can do.

Except trying to find another N3 that doesn't have that, or at least in a smaller scale, but good luck with that.

And next time, do some Google searching...The phone is now more than one year old, so any other problems you encounter, you definitely wont be the first one.

Sent from my N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
Ah, I see.

I'll check my friend's note 3 tomorrow and I'll tell you what I find.

Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
That's normal. Nearly all units have that.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
I checked my friend's and it's smoother than mine. Also mine is a little visible all the time.

Well then, since it's in all units I'm okay with it.

Does anyone know what causes it?

Thanks for everyone who replied. (:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
Here's a picture. Look at that left edge.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killa12222:
That definitely isn't normal. I would exchange it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
I see. Well I will try to replace it and see if they are going to accept. Because it's only visible in few lighting conditions. (it also annoys me a lot)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
Hm, this looks more like Light Bleed. That does warranty attempting to replace it, it shouldn't have that. (Although it often does in a lot of devices)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
Well. What's the cause of that? Is it some loose screw?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
So I was thinking of replacing it. But before that I made a research about light bleeding. They say it's pretty common. So, I'm afraid if I replace it I get a worse one. What do you guys think?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lKinder_Bueno:
It's a display problem. Samsung will replace it for free.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
I see. But what if the new unit has the same issue? Do I keep replacing?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lKinder_Bueno:
I don't think you will have the same problem. They have to replace the display, if also your new display will be broken, you are a very unlucky person
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
Well. I will go and see. I will tell you guys what will happen.

Thank you (:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
So I finally have free time and might go replace it within the next week.

And I'll see if I can get a red replacement if they were going to replace it (:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
I went to the Samsung service and I found out the place is no longer there anymore.... Dammit

I think I might just stick to it then? /:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowLea:
I have no idea where you're from, but there's usually more than one Samsung Service Centre in a country.. ;) You can find the addresses on the Samsung website under Contact.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A0Z:
I just called them and oh gee. It's a 30 minute drive. I'm too lazy to drive for 30 minutes. Also I have exams. So maybe next week? xD

Bare with me guys
[LG G2 Mini] khrystoff:
Hi I just got this LG G2 Mini since a few days ago I'm experiencing some issues... when I'm on the main screen or writing in the wassap I experience some lag spikes, is very annoying, I can't write fast on whatsapp because of this so I'm forced to write a little bit slow to write good....

Also, I'm always gettin 350mbs of free RAM and 500 occupied... what's the app whos taking all these ram?

Also, the main "theme" is awful for me but some friends told me that I can put a launcher, I tried the GO Launcher EX but there's too much ads for me, what launcher de you guys recommend me?

Greetings and sorry for my bad english!
[LG G2 Mini] Vagelis1608:
Whatapp is heavy.

The 500+ MB of RAM are taken by Android.

You can try CM11, for an AOSP theme.

There are many launchers on Google Play. Just look for one you like.

Furthermore, you can buy GO Launcher EX Pro, which doesn't have ads.

Sent from my GT-I5500 [CM11]
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geordie1976:
Is there a different way to do this on n9 compared to the check box I would usually find in the display>cast screen area of settings?

I'm trying to cast screen to my LG smart TV.

Thanks for any help!
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] turbo_lew:
Screen cast is not working for me either. I can get it to connect to my lg smart tv. Its under advanced wifi settings tab. The tv says it connected but doesn't display the nexus 9's screen.

Silmport doesn't work either, i dont have a mhl cable to test.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geordie1976:
I can connect through the advanced settings like you, which I guess shows it can see the tv. Seems odd then that the check box is missing in the cast screen setting.

Thanks for checking...
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clubtech:
Maybe Google finally dropped Miracast which was pretty crappy technology.

Chromecast mirroring works fine.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geordie1976:
With Chromecast mirroring did you not have to enable the setting? I've not seen how it works as I've been able to share screen on my smart TV on KitKat.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clubtech:
No need to enable anything for Chromecast mirroring. It just shows up.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geordie1976:
Short term I have found this app that works great for casting media to my Smart TV.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stefanpledl.localcast

It's called Localcast and has done what I need it to do.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] racketier:
The option is missing for me too. I was hoping to test casting to my Roku 3.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alibukbok:
I am Samsung Galaxy J7 with Nadroid 5.1.1, can not find cast screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom] cobicovec:
4.4.2 Why the keyboard is almost the same as it was on 4.2.2?

Use a classic phone that will support emoji. That is exactly the s4 mini ...

Is there any way to get to our zoom?
[Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom] aakashasaj:
You can search in play store. There are so many custom keyboards with emo. Or if you want same like u saw in s4 mini you can download its rom and extract it or use adb and pull the apk if you or your friend got the device.
[Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom] cobicovec:
Those of Google Play unsuitable. I tried to have some of their forum s4 mini ... but neither did not work ... From ROM I do not know how to get out.

Standings anyone know how to get the keyboard from mini to my s4 s4 zoom?
[Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom] aakashasaj:
Try this. http://d-h.st/lOr maybe it will work. Don't flash it rather extract it and install apk. Let me knoe the result
[Samsung Galaxy S 4 Zoom] cobicovec:
Samsung keyboard does not work, the application closes. So I threw xperia T and is the best.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1818442
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Laurentius26:
Hi all,

Found this file on the ftp site:

scenic - what is password.rar

ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Universal

It's 47,1 mb, so it must be a Rom isn't?

Anyone knows what this is?

Cheers, Leo :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] poussin69:
don't know :(
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] marco3key:
Try to use a rar password cracker and maby we can see what`s in this file
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Laurentius26:
@marco3k

Hi,

Trying it wright now, but takes a lot of time. I keep you posted when I find it!

Cheers, Leo
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] saman2184:
Pls Help Me

HI ALL

i can not find rar password in ROMs :

going:

http://micmeo.com/UNI/index.php?dir=WM6

pls help me:confused:

thanks for all
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Laurentius26:
Scenic

Hi,

Think the password is cryptic.

Scenic = Trademark.

Lets think together!

Leo
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] /JAWS:
I'm currently thinking of buying a carrier-subsidized Xperia Z3 in Nova Scotia, but I need to know if I'll be able to unlock the bootloader. I know that Sony has instructions on their website, but I was under the impression that individual carriers could still permanently lock down the device. I believe there's a service menu line that says something like "bootloader unlock allowed: yes/no".

Does anyone have a Rogers Z3? What about WIND or Bell?

I assume they all have permanently locked bootloaders, but it would be nice to confirm.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I'm curious about this too with the Bell phones.

Does anyone have any updates on whether or not the Bell phone bootloaders can be unlocked? Any known issues if you can, like the camera being degraded like some people have reported?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] futurepr0n:
Hi, on Wind mobile here and checked out the settings last night - was sad to see "unlock boot loader = no" / everything I have read so far would seem to indicate that if your phone says this you are out of luck. I'll hold out some hope that someone eventually proves this wrong in the thread. I'd really like to try out the "mirror" app from clockwork and without boot loader unlock we can't get root :(
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fptp01:
i just got one from Rogers and mine also says no. but I'm trying it anyways hoping it works. some people say there is way through you just have to find it so im hoping and trying. I don't want this garbage bloatware and what not.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] force70:
This is unfortunately why ive shyed away from sonys devices which we get in canada. If it says no its not happening..ive followed the Z series from the orig up to now always hoping rogers could be unlocked but its never happened so i never bought one.

Its too bad since the z series are beautiful devices but i refuse to buy any device i can't unlock.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3 or 2.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fptp01:
i hate how backwards ass we are in this ****ing country when it comes to cellphones.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] force70:
I wasnt going to buy a note 4 but with the G3 and Z3 bootloaders locked down..wasnt alot of choice.

The 64g white nexus 6 isnt even avail in canada yet...we get everything last here....except snow.

sent from Canada via my Note 4, 3 or 2.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hailGNex:
all sony devices in canada "carrier subsidized > Rogers, Bell, Telus, Wind" have permenently locked bootloaders (in my experience with Xperia's Z, Z1, Z2, Z3)

Only "factory unlocked" Xperia devices bought from a Sony Store or Sony online have unlockable bootloaders

sorry to be the bearer of bad news
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pm2gonzales:
In addition to this, I've contacted Sony Store in Canada to see if bootloader is unlockable and still no. They said even the ones sold it Canadian Sony Store are Rogers branded. So to really get non-carrier branded you'd have to get from Sony Store US. Screw CAD telecoms.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] space-fish:
I have a Bell Z3 and bootloader cannot be unlocked.

Only bad thing about it.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hailGNex:
No, yes you can buy carrier branded Xperia devices at a Sony store, but you can also get unbranded with unlockable bootloaders!.

I live in Toronto, Ontario and bough my Z3 from the Sony store in Scarborough Town Centre, unlocked and unbranded BNIB.....so that person you spoke too is full of it!

The day I bought mine I asap put my public Mobile sim card into it and it worked flawlessly, in addition im now with telus and have no issues.
[Gen9, Gen10 General] tablet-guy:
Hi guys,

Starting from today, Archos is deploying the KitKat update for the 50c Oxygen. If you don't have the opportunity to download the update from the smartphone or don't want to wait for your turn to get it via OTA, here is a direct link for the KK ROM:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_blbZG5C580Q1lVV3ZxNGxfSUE/view?usp=sharing

Just copy the file to the flash storage on your 50c and the update process will start automatically. I recommend to backup all your data first though. As I don't have a 50c Oxygen myself, I can't test the file, but it comes directly from Archos, so I don't expect any problems actually.

:)
[Gen9, Gen10 General] guigus76:
anybody testing that

thx
[Gen9, Gen10 General] SirusX:
Hi can you maybe me a backup of oxygen 4.2.2 provide disposal'm on 4.4.2 and was happy to downgrade?
[Gen9, Gen10 General] reunalla:
Music issues

Hallo!

First I was so happy about 4.4 because I want to buy an activity tracker and they do not work with Jelly Bean but since I upgraded my from 4.2.2 I all music creacks in the archos music and the app deezer . Anybody has any idea how to fix?

Thanks,

P
[Gen9, Gen10 General] forart.eu:
Hi guyz, a petition to "force" ARCHOS to release their smartphones' source codes has been started.

Please support and share it:

https://secure.avaaz.org/it/petitio...all_Android_smartphones_source_codes/?nQxMBgb
[Gen9, Gen10 General] droidofarchos:
I'll add to that petition myself and my parents
[Gen9, Gen10 General] biga143:
can i used that to my copper 101 tablet kitkat 4.4.2?