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[HTC One E8] fulrosa:
HTC ONE E8 Sprint help

hi to all,

i try to unlock bootloader with this tool but when i choose the unlock_code.bin file that HTC send me, the device doesn't ask me anything. Windroid shows me a message for some seconds that says something like "your device will show a message asking for unlock. with volume button choose yes..." but the device continue shows only the fastboot usb screen.

After a few seconds windroid says that the operation was successfully and i can go to the step 2 (flash twrp).

I try to flash it but nothing happens (windroid shows a successfull message). If i reboot in recovery there is not twrp but the original one.

the fastboot screen continue to show the "locked" banner on top.

I'm already s-off with root permission, The device has android 4.4.2 on board (software version number 1.22.681.1).

any ideas?

Thanks and have a nice day.
[HTC One E8] fulrosa:
hi, I solved it few minutes ago using windroid and unlock_code.bin in a 'simple nested' folder like c:\windroid

In this 'simple' folder works good also adb and fastboot command.

hope this hint can help...

have a nice day.
[HTC One E8] babuxda:


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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] nav007_2000:
Hi guys,

I have a tytn that has a battery which dies within 7-8 hours. I want to purchase a new battery that has a longer life but do not want to sacrifice the size of the tytn. Is there a bettery out there that is the same size as the original but lasts longer?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] .VIBE:
short answer - no, not yet. Your TyTn has a 1350mh battery in it. A 1500mh battery of the same size is available, but does not offer a measurable increase in battery life. The 2400mh and 3000mh batterys will make your TyTn as fat as my mama :D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] bugmenot:
any links to these batteries?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] Windkracht13:
Look at Ebay...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam Accessories] xSoNiCcRaCkErSx:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=287444
[IDEs, Libraries, & Programming Tools] Mala71:
I am new to this android application, was trying to download Android ADT from the respective google link of the android developer site, have windows 7, 64 bit, java downloaded 64 bit, downloaded the adt bundle 64 bit, but while installing the packages from the Android SDK tool, an error flashes "Windows or some other program or your anti virus in not allowing to rename a certain file" and hence i am unable to proceed further, Googling this problem let me thru many solutions but of no help. Can anyone please suggest me something to let me work out this problem.?
[IDEs, Libraries, & Programming Tools] NimbusBase:
Have you tried shutting down your anti virus programs as the installer advised?
[Android General] Omkar Damame:
Hi everyone! I am Omkar!

Hi! I going to tell you that how to root your Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 without pc.

1)First of all you have to download the app named 'Kingroot'.

2)Then install and open the app.

3)You will see something in Chinese or Japanese language but at front of you you will see a circle. In that circle you will find the word 'root'. Touch it and wait for 1 to 3 minutes.

4)After that you will see that your device is rooted and installed the app 'Kinguser'.

That's all you have completely rooted devices without pc.

***Note- If you lost your root permission after entering CWM or TWRP recovery then you can root your device without any problems!!! ***
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] benanna88:
I'm just wondering if someone who knows their bootloader is locked (presumably all of you in this part of the forum) could post a clear picture or just the full text from their download mode. I am just interested to see if there are any differences between it and mine, and specifically if any of those potential differences are the signs of a locked bootloader. In all of the searching I have done, I have not been able to find a way of determining the bootloader status.

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] cnote74:
Mine in download mode says secure boot enabled which I think means locked bootloader, while unlocked would say secure boot disabled.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] benanna88:
Thanks for the reply. I thought that was the case until I came across a video on YouTube where the guy goes into download mode to root his Note 4, and it shows the same thing, secureboot enabled, but he is able to root it without any problems. But i figure there must be something that tells you the bootloader status. So any chance you could post your whole download mode text?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] benanna88:
Well I found this thread where someone has already posted their download mode screen, and it's exactly the same as mine apart from the model number. So no clues there.

Any other suggestions/things you've noticed on your phones that may suggest the bootloader is locked?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] QuizJS:
I've been searching too. Have seen plenty of sites explaining root process with download screens displaying secure boot enabled. So bootloader status must be somewhere else. A secret keypad code that doesn't require root already might help. Otherwise it might be a matter if getting an answer from Telstra themselves.

Regards
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] benanna88:
I did think of dial codes, but I couldn't find many that worked on this phone, and those that did didn't show any information related to the bootloader.

I contacted Telstra this afternoon, but they said that I had to ask Samsung. So I sent an email to Samsung, and I'll let you know if/when I get a reply.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] raduque:
Secureboot Enabled indicated the locked boot loader. You do not need to unlock the bootloader to root. The Note 3 has root with a locked bl.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] QuizJS:
Have you got a weblink that confirms 'secureboot enabled' = locked bootloader please?

You're the first poster I have seen that says the root process doesn't require an unlocked bootloader. What are you basing that on please?

regards
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] greekunit690:
S4 also had a locked bootloader with root.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] borijess:
What about the S5?

Sent from the TermiNOTEr 4! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] raduque:
Personal experience, on both counts. Secureboot Enabled has meant a locked bootloader for years across several devices. I have also rooted an S4 Active, S5, S5 Active and Note 3 all with locked bootloaders.

I don't have links, and I'm not going to do your research for you. The information is there if you search for it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] benanna88:
Please stop posting misleading information. The Note 4 is not an S4 Active, S5, S5 Active or a Note 3. We have done our research, and it contradicts what you are saying. You don't have to go very far - everyone on the forum is saying that the Note 4 cannot be rooted with a locked bootloader (at least so far). I don't even know how you found my thread without seeing all the others that say the Note 4 with locked bootloader can't be rooted. And if that is the case, then Secureboot: Enabled does not mean that the bootloader is locked, because we are seeing people root Note 4s that say that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] lawalty:
I can't believe this! Here is a video of a rootable (international version) Note 4 showing how to get into download mode:

http://youtu.be/p-zvwUS6as4

Which shows at timestamp 1:11 a secureboot enabled.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] benanna88:
Sorry, not sure what you're trying to show/prove with that video. I did learn how to get out of download mode without pulling the battery though...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] lawalty:
My intention of showing this video is not "how" to get into download mode, but it is to show the device that has "secureboot enabled" which is an international version that can obtain root.

Yes, yes, yes, the video does show how to get into download mode, however for the sake of the conversation, I wanted to show what the screen reads at timestamp 1:11
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] benanna88:
Oh, yes I see. Being an international version, it wouldn't have a locked bootloader, but it still shows that message in download mode about secureboot enabled. Thanks for posting.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alinescoo:
Hi,

I am trying to decide between Z3c, Galaxy Alpha and Nexus 5.

I have a few questions about the z3c which hopefully some of you will answer.

1. I have read about cracking back glass on the phone but I tend to believe that these incidents are rare and most should be covered by warranty. My concern is another: how slippery is the phone when holding it or using it from the table? Does it move ?

2. do the touch to wake work as expected or does it wake the phone in the pocket ?

3. how are the flaps covering the ports? Do they tend to pop out after using them a while?

4. Do the buttons on the right, make the phone uncomfortable to hold ?

Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Isocadia:
1: I don't find it slippery at all and use it on my bike all the time :good:

2: never used it so no comment

3: the flaps are good, though I would recommend getting a magnetic charging cable or dock to save the USB flaps. The more you use the flaps the more they will degrade.

4: I don't find the buttons to be uncomfortable and the extra camera button is sure worth the minor inconvenience you might find, should you find it annoying at all.

If you have any more questions feel free to ask :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dsteppa:
The phone is very slippery in my opinion, but only when you put it on a surface (for example on your lap)

When you hold it, it's no problem (So when you have it mounted there is no problem)

I have the phone under my pillow each and every night, no problemo's at all.

They shouldn't pop out, not even after a while. If they do pop out (in the beginning) you should get your phone replaced. I have my Xperia Z almost 2 years now and until this day I never had any problems.

The buttons really won't obstruct you, it's as if they aren't even there, until you need to use them. I never pressed them by accident thus far.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Issemann:
1. I've heard mixed reviews about the glass. So I went with the Cruzerlite Bugdroid case, to be on the safe side.

2. Touch-2-Wake requires a double-tap on the screen. I've never experienced any issues in my pocket.

3. Get a magnetic charger. The case I have covers both flaps, so I never use them anyway.

4. The buttons never bothered me without a case. But the case I have makes them even more unnoticeable and comfortable to hold.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pipspeak:
1. It sucks for those who have had cracked glass, but the problem is overblown IMO. I remember exactly the same issue cropping up when the Nexus 4 was launched (back glass cracking mysteriously etc.) and in the two years I owned that phone the glass never cracked despite dozens of drops. If you tend to drop phones a lot then it would be something to consider. If you're careful i wouldn't worry.

2. Double tap to wake works perfectly for me. The fact that it's a double tap (as opposed to single) and that you have to tap quite firmly means I've never experienced accidental wakes.

3. Flaps covering the ports don't fill me with confidence, which is why I bought some magnetic charging cables so I don't have to use them much. They are solid plastic doors with rubber seals so I don't think they'll start popping out on their own, but the seal is bound to get a bit worn over time with repeated opening and closing and that will compromise waterproofing. I estimate that the seals will fail approximately one week after the Sony warranty expires :laugh:

4. No. Every phone I've owned has buttons in different places. It takes me about a day to get used to each different layout. This was no exception. I went from Nexus 4 (power on top, volume on left side) to the Z3c (power and volume on right side) with no hassle. And the buttons protrude so little that I barely know they;re there if not actively using them.

I chose the Z3c for its size, battery life, camera and price (in that order of importance). The Nexus 5 wins on price only (though stock Android is also a selling point). The Alpha ties on size and camera, but loses on price and battery. I also considered the 2014 Moto X, but the camera on that evidently sucks.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robertkoa:
Not the OP but thanks very much for last Paragraph

simple comparison of Z3 C versus Alpha.

Do you think with 2500 Mah battery on Alpha , the only

difference generally would be price ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frostitomik:
Xperia Z3 Compact pros:

1. 16Gb built-in + expandable memory up to 128Gb (Alpha has 32Gb internal only, no expandable)

2. Waterproof

3. Cheaper

4. Better battery life

5. More color options

Alpha pros:

1. Better camera

2. Better build quality (maybe?)

Also personally I like the design of Z3 C much more and it's flat on the back so you can use the phone when laying on the table.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grodius:
I could have sworn I saw this posted earlier somewhere. I can't find it now. Anyone know how to flash the default lockscreen and replace the custom cyanogen one?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
You don't need to flash anything. Just go to Settings/Lockscreen and disable custom lockscreen.

Transmitted via Bacon
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grodius:
this is still the cyanogen mod lock screen, though it looks vanilla. I am looking to replace that lock screen entirely with one similar to the nightlies
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
They're exactly the same thing.

Transmitted via Bacon
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] sprintuser1977:
I am sure I will get flamed, ugly PM's, or whatever but none of that will bother me.

After much reading lately and some thought,

I just have to say something. To any of you members that are new, old, afraid to post, afraid to ask something, or in any other case, that you should not be concerned about the flaming, attacks, name calling, or any of that.

There will always be that, has been for years, and always will be .

Take it from me, I have been here for years, and years ago left because it was so bad. I have had people literally say things truly despicable to me, going as far as posting things flaming me at one time for posting my little girl was near death and asking for prayers because I had made some friends. Yes, my baby girl close to death, it was eye opening for me. So I have seen it all.

Anyway, after having a family and growing up it is no big deal now. You just have to learn to accept it, ignore it, and focus on the members who are actually trying to grow the Community and encourage people to join.

There are plenty of us out there who will help you no matter how simple the question.

I will personally never comprehend the thought of Someone who hates a post, thinks it is useless or whatever, but will take the time to go on the thread to spew their disdain, Insult or call names. Recently I saw a member called out because his grammar was not perfect. Obviously the ignorant flamer forgets there are members here and English isn't their language but they tried. Absurd.

I am not perfect either and have written things I shouldn't over the years.

Lately however, I have done my best to be nice.

Although it will never stop, I hope you noobs, lurchers, or readers will jump in and go for it. I for one thinks this place needs as much life as possible so post away.

I am old fashioned I guess, but as they used to say, if you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at all.

Mods, if you feel the need to delete or move this by all means. Although not a Note 4 specific topic, this has been written by me based on my reading of this particular forum the last few weeks.

Bring on the rain, and if you plan on web-whooping me with typing punches just save the energy.

This will be interesting......

:thumbup:

:cool:
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krbj:
I have used Xposed and XGELS to customize the GEL (launcher) grid size (set to 10x7 for my Nexus 5) on pre-Lollipop Android.

I am now looking to upgrade to Lollipop, the only thing holding me off is that Xposed will no longer work and I do not know any other way to customize the grid size (that is without changing DPI, which does many additional things that I do not want, and without changing to a third party launcher).

I figure there must be many others who are facing the same issue, and that there might be some solution (editing system files, some root app, ..?) that I might have missed.

There are of course some other things that I will miss from XGELS and other Xposed modules (app drawer grid size, remember app drawer position, power button menu customization, boot applications management, rootcloaking, showing wifi keys, youtube ad hiding, ...) but nothing else that really keeps me from moving to Lollipop.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QA Bot:
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Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for >>>>VZW Retail Stock ROMs--KitKat 4.4.4--NI2 {Powered by SuperSU}. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alaqswaa:
I'm in ni2 stock room , what I need to do ?

And Can u add Arabic language to the rom?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00143:
Other than the apps out there to add other languages it only comes with what is included with the stock build. As for the other apps I suggest you search the Play Store or here on XDA for other options.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B. J.:
SuperSU binary can't be installed after update

HI :) I've searched the thread and couldn't find any matches, so... I had my verizon gs5 rooted with towel root but when it updated 2 days(ish) ago it un rooted and towel root says in compatible and supersu says binary can't be installed. is there help for this. sorry if i've over looked it some where. Thanks for any direction you can give
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00143:
Download the files here.

You will need to use Odin to flash the G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 file and then reboot and run towelroot again. After that enter download mode again and Odin NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and reboot. Then install busybox and then safestrap and flash the rom from safestrap.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papadelogan:
I can only find safestrap for the NCG firmware - is that safe to use the NI2? If so, then that's awesome!! If not...well... how do then get a custom ROM and/or recovery installed on my Verizon GS5 with NI2? Thanks!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00143:
Yes, I have the best one to use in the zip file I linked.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papadelogan:
Got 'em, thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B. J.:
ODIN isn't working

Thanks soo much for answeing me! :) i tried to use odin to flash the stock kernel but when i opened it with my phone in custom os mode the number 0:COM 4 came up and no option to open any thing else. i watched a video about it and the guy said odin should be 0:com 5 or 10. What do i need to do differently?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00143:
As long as it says connected you should be good to go. Also this won't work on a Mac so make sure you are on a PC.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B. J.:
Stuck in android is upgrading

[QUOTE=Misterxtc;57454188

HI! Thanks so much for the links! I started to follow your directions, i flashed the NCG one and now my phone has been stuck on a black screen saying "android is upgrading optimizing app 3 of 12 for about 20 mins. I'm so sorry to keep bothering you but could you tell me what to do now? i tried taking the battery out but it's still the same thing when it powers back on. Thanks again
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papadelogan:
I have Safestrap installed, rooted using Towelroot, SuperSU installed.

When I try to install a ROM in to a ROM-slot, I do the factory wipe on that slot the install the zip...it says it succeeds but rebooting to that slot only gets me a black screen. I have to remove the battery to reboot, go in to Safestrap Recovery, and revert to the Stock ROM.

Am I missing a step? Any idea what is going wrong?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00143:
Use this updated version of SafeStrap. The reboot issue has been fixed when using ROM slots in this version. Uninstall your current version first and then install the updated one. You may need to install SafeStrap to uninstall it if it isn't in your app drawer.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papadelogan:
I have read some threads but obviously not enough.

I believe that I can only use touchwiz ROMs with Safestrap, is that correct? That basically means no AOSP roms are available to me. I ran LiquidSmooth on my s3; any suggestions on what would be the closest to that in a TouchWiz ROM?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kprice8:
Yes.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00143:
Eclipse is as close to AOSP that you will get on the S5. [MENTION=3247702]nitroglycerine33[/MENTION] did a beautiful job at it so give it a try.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papadelogan:
I just came across that one and will be trying it later today. Thank you!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobpendleton:
Messed up NK2 stock ROM

I purchased my S5 yesterday and the phone was updated to NK2 at the store. I then proceeded to root NK2 by Odin flashing the NCG stock kernel, rooting with towelroot, and then Odin flashing the NK2 stock kernel. I've attached a image that shows my current Baseband and Build. Here's where I messed up: Before doing the smart thing of installing Safestrap Recovery v3.75 and doing a backup of the stock rom slot, I went ahead and installed Titanium Backup and restored all of the apps+data from my old LG G2 (that part's fine) as well as accidentally restoring some of the LG G2 system settings (I really only wanted to restore my SMS/MMS and Call Logs, but sadly I did more than that). The result is that I'm getting a bunch of "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped" crashes when I go into certain System Settings menus (e.g., "Blocking Mode" or "Notification Panel --> Related Apps"). I'd like to simply wipe the phone and start over and I know that a simple "Factory Data Reset" won't fix things for me. I'd like to Odin flash back to the "stock, rooted NK2' state, but I'm not sure where to find that download and what, if anything, I need to do to prep my phone to get it back into that state. Can I do that with an Odin flash of the "Download NK2 Odex" in Post#2? Or do I need to install Safestrap and flash it into the "Stock Rom Slot" from there?

Sorry I'm so confused.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
As long as you have safestrap installed and you can boot to ityou can install the NK2 ROM from post 2. As for prepping the phone do a factory data reset from the settings menu and then the same in safesteap along with entering the advanced wipe menu and checking everything except the ext sd card. Install the ROM to the stock slot and you should be all set.

ADDED: Install busybox from the playstore and then safestrap from the install instructions link.