yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phuyuk:
Patch or No Patch - That Is the....

Help!

Folks, I have one, perhaps-challenging question, and I am hoping that there will be a fairly straightforward answer from one or more of the obviously-above-average-intelligence contributors to XDA.

I recently purchased a Foxconn house-branded phone, an 'InFocus M512'. I had only.moderate expectations - you usually get what you pay for - but, it has exceeded my expectations from almost every angle. However, it arrived already-rooted. And now that I've invested some hours (I'm embarrassed to admit how many) investigating and installing security/privacy apps and mods, and debloating it, I'm really satisfied and it's no longer the cheap throwaway I had originally purchased... and given how many changes I've already made, it's pure luck that I haven't bricked it; I'm waaaay overdue for a full NAND backup.

But, I have no recoveries for it, I have no idea how it was rooted or what magic was thrown at it before it landed in my inexperienced hands. It's KK 4.4.2 - that much I do know. And the launcher is a lightly themed MIUI, as far as I can tell.

I installed Online Nandroid, looking like my best / only option to create a recovery.

I clicked on the 'Get Device Identified' button in Nandroid, which returned a device code MC2_CN - not in the downloaded patch list, of course. So, then I clicked on the 'Request a patch from Santa Claus' button...

I'm not holding my breath, waiting for Ameer to come up with a patch for me; I'm sure he has bigger fish to fry, and this phone is just one in the sea of obscure Chinese mutations (that's an actual place, I think).

So... here it is... finally... my question:

What's my next step? :confused:

Is there one? (Oh crap, that's two questions) Have I been too wordy? (Damn, that's three... and don't answer it - you'll hurt my feelings.

Any informed advice would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks. :fingers-crossed:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codebot:
Is this app currently maintained? I thought I would help out and sent in a patch weeks ago for my device (LG Realm) and never heard anything back. I also never got a response as to whether or not I can somehow load and use my own patch with the correct partition layout instead of having to download it.

????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ameer1234567890:
It is still being maintained. The pace is, however, a bit slower.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killfrenzy05:
Nandroid Backup for UBIFS

Sir regarding for NANDROID BACKUP it could be work in this UBIFS device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SJMarty:
I'm willing to do any testing for an updated SM-N910T. Please just let me know.

Sent from my Note 4 with Tapatalk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SJMarty:
Yikes...has the script been abandoned? That would stink.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freekarol:
Does Online Nandroid Backup work for Alcatel OT 5020D?

I tried to restore some apps with a Nandroid Manager and even if the app didn't show any error, none of the restored apps worked. After trying to run them they always crashed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elasca:
Not boot found not recovery found

Hi, i tried these script for my Xperia Neo mt15i, in your site in the list of supported devices says that no need of path file for my hallon but during the backup appears this message, and i don't know what is wrong, Online Nandroid makes appslog .android_secure system data cache, but it's strange no boot, recovery, and bootloader. It's something wrong?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ameer1234567890:
Can you post the log file inside backup folder?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ameer1234567890:
[MENTION=6111789]elasca[/MENTION] This is common among Xperia devices. Your backup should just be fine. Your custom recovery (CWM / TWRP) would also not backup boot and recovery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elasca:
Do you know an alternative method to back up these partitions? I don't see these partitions even on terminal, it should be showed using "cat /proc/partitions" command, but only shows system, cache, appslog, data, and sdcard, no recovery, boot, bootloader, and other partitions showed in my Wolder tablet with Allwinner chipset.

I have also the question for these tablet, i can backup recovery and boot partitions manually but with nandroid appears "boot not found" and "recovery not found", are you working for a patch file for this tablets?

Thank you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] novatek128:
Hi ameer just wanted to thank you for still supporting the app . And for uploading the patch for my Lg tribute aka e2nas. I thought it was a dead issue ,im glad you brought it back to life!! :)

sent from my VM LGLS660 rooted on zv5
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metafaniel:
Google Play version supports Samsung EFS backups?

HI!

I've backed up my Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 using Online Nandroid Backup * ROOT at Google Play. There it says "Version 4.4.5" but reading the changelog in the main XDA thread it says "v5.2 - Added: /efs partition backup (for Samsung devices)."

So, my question is: with the Google Playe version I used, I also backed up the EFS partition? Or not?

The version numbers confound me.

THANKS!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gaganpattanayak:
I have Asus Zenfone 2. Z00AD, CM 12.1, Deathly Kernel.4, TWRP, Xposed. When I try to install the zip file downlaoded from this site I get an error E:Error Executing updater binary in zip. I tried SD card, SD_Ext, USB_OTG and Sideload every where there error is same with '/xxx/package.zip' changing based on location from where I am flashing
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A.N.Droid:
i have a problem with the script. i'm using twrp and i can no longer restore backups. my data partition is 2.7 gb and the script doesnt split it into parts. is there anyway to fix this?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yurasik_687:
Is Online Nandroid supports a CM12.1 ROM on anzu device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] francwalter:
This maybe right in the beginning of this thread when the developer is still in the game and answers the questions. But as here, the developer has gone since long, there is nobody to answer, because only people who already asked here subscribed to this thread, could so maybe read the question and often they don't know.

The main thread is now the better chance to ask, where much more are subscribed and the chance somebody reads, know the answer and answers is now much higher there (but still might not be high).

That is my experience with these Q&A threads.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterxxxxxl:
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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] georbe:
Hi.

Does onandroid executable returns any valid error status?

I have tried echoing the $? but it always gives me 0.

Is there a list with the error status numbers?

Thanks.
[General Topics] a5hi5h:
Originally Posted On : http://www.BeQuench.com

Step By Step Guide Here : http://www.bequench.com/use-android-device-if-touch-is-not-working/

So my nexus 4 screen shattered when i drop it by mistake :( ... searched everywhere and came up with that You can use android device even without touch screen from your computer... Yes!! :) You can control your android via Ur PC's mouse and keyboard... For this you must have USB Debugging turned on in your device... And you need Droid@Screen and Android Screencast in your PC. Start both of them and now you can control your device via PC.

This trick even works you are not getting any display in your device....

Found It Here On Bequench.com : http://www.bequench.com/use-android-device-if-touch-is-not-working/
[General Topics] Luck ying:
thank you, this may be helpful for some people, but i think i will prefer to fix the touch problem if it happens.
[General Topics] a5hi5h:
There are cases when you don't want to expend on fixing the expensive touch screen..
[General Topics] ShadowLea:
Or you can just use a USB>USBmicro cable to connect any random USB mouse. ;)

Provided it's just touch that is dead, of course.
[General Topics] a5hi5h:
Not all the devices support OTG cable...
[General Questions and Answers] theapplejuicereallysmells:
I have a galaxy note 2 i317. I am using the Jedi x rom it is 4.1.2. I really like the rom and would under normal circumstances just leave that rom on this phone forever, but I just got a galaxy gear fit. It will not work with my current rom. I require 4.2.2. I can find roms, but many are less than 200 mb. I know that is not a full os. I downloaded ezkat and it would not install, so I went back to my jedi x backup. The ezkat was 1.23 gb and jedi x is almost 1gb. Any ideas on a rom that is kitkat 4.4 ( I only need 4.2.2 but if I am gonna update, I may as well get the latest update I can get) I want cyanogen also. I know someone out there has a perfect solution for me, please help me with fixing this. Thank you for your time in this matter
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alonerian27:
Hi! Im a new in this forum, i would like to ask the whole steps and programs that I need to follow just to change my ROM on my phone. My phone is Huawei G610-U20. I would like to know as well what are the possible custom ROM/s that I can use on my phone or will work on my phone.

Hope that you can give me the links of the trusted ROM/s or softwares that I need to download and use for changing the ROM on my phone.

THANKS A LOT!!!
[P3600 General] sAnTeE:
Hi guys, I've got a problem with my p3600 (dopod rom) and AS 4.5; it all works, but when I try to cut/copy any kind of file from ppc to my desk I lose the file.

If I cut and paste a file I lose it completely, if I copy and paste I haven't got the file on my pc:confused: . I also listen the "ding" sound, but the file...where is???:(

I don't understand why unexpectedly it doesn't work: could I change some settings in the device or in the pc?

Thank you
[Moto X Accessories] jeffgt14:
Has anyone used any kind of telephoto lens like this one? I was thinking about getting one but I’ve never really used one before. I know Olloclip makes some good ones for iPhones and I think Galaxys. I go to a lot of concerts and would like something to help take pictures when I’m perhaps too far away to get one with my phone so I don’t have to carry a regular camera with me.

http://www.amazon.com/BIRUGEAR-Tele...icrofiber/dp/B00KD9AIZA/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_7
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewm93:
hello, well first off Ii recently got the GS5 about a month ago and i must say i love it! Such a big change from my iPhone 5 and couldn't be happier. Now that i have decided I want to root there is way too much information to look through that it is overwhelming (so i apologize for the million times this question has been asked) and I am fairly new to rooting have had an iPhone for 3 years and was pretty capable with jailbreaking. Although, now getting to rooting I am pretty clueless beside the fact that my kernel which is the one from july 22 can not be rooted with towelroot. So now onto my questions:

How exactly can i go about getting the appropriate kernel to root with towelroot so i do not trip knox, even though I am not too sure what the purpose of knox is? And if i decided to not care about knox and go with custom roms what benefits would i get over staying stock rooted?

After rooting what are some key apps to download beside greenify and the xposed apps?

Finally not really much of a question but any other advice/tips would be greatly helpful and appreciated,.

Some info on my phone:

Kernel Version: 3.4.0-278781 July 22

Build number: G900A

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worf_1977:
Flashing An older stock kernel doesn't trip knox flag.

Furthermore, is a must if you want to root tour phone due to samsung to hace patched the latest kernel vulnerability.

Enviado desde mi SM-G900F
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ragz:
This is a good place to start http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2843044

And for more info

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51949790

SM-G900W8, 0x1
[One (M8) General] PunishedSnake:
Friday

http://m.androidcentral.com/lollipop-update-heading-htcs-google-play-edition-devices-friday
[One (M8) General] Mr Hofs:
Do you learn from previous posting behavior ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2918475
[One (M8) General] PunishedSnake:
Do you often ask dumb questions?
[One (M8) General] exocetdj:
I really don't think Mr Hofs' the stupid one here. reported for closing
[One (M8) General] Mr Hofs:
Not even worth a response if he doesn't see the point ! Mods will take care of this one.
[One (M8) General] exocetdj:
he did actually manage to post it in the android L after all :laugh::silly:
[One (M8) General] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
even if those info were posted a few times already :D :D
[One (M8) General] exocetdj:
:highfive:
[One (M8) General] R4INS:
You know he could just be saying friday to shut everyone up and may come earlier. Keep spamming that check for update button!

*evil laughter*

Just trying to start more speculation talk and drive you guys nuts with hope of early launch.
[One (M8) General] exocetdj:
lol haha!!! I have converted back to sense for the time being. miss too many features, i had a good week on lollipop though!! :p roll on January!!!!!
[One (M8) General] Mr Hofs:
January ??? I reverted back to gingerbread last Sunday and got the android L sense version ota yesterday evening !

You will be late to the party mate
[One (M8) General] exocetdj:
gotta wait til they iron out the bugs mate ha!! ;)
[One (M8) General] Mr Hofs:
Ah bugs......i dislike bugs, and ironing
[One (M8) General] exocetdj:
ironing i dislike

irony can be amusing :silly::cyclops:
[One (M8) General] pandaball:
Please use the existing Android L discussion thread. Closed.

OP: This is not the first time. You might want to post in the correct threads in the future :)
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

Welcome to VanirAOSP. the Vanir team's mission is to deliver a clean optimized version of Android to as many devices as possible. This is not a kang rom. You will find versions of the features you love that they've rewritten and improved on plus a few they wrote themselves. they've tried to acheive a more organized and cohesive setup to improve the user experience while correcting any performance regressions and improving functionality.

Downloads

ROM : http://rutvikrajagopal.com/downloads/devices/i9082/vanir.html

BUILD 7 ONWARDS : https://sourceforge.net/projects/rvr/files/i9082/VanirAOSP

Google Apps: http://d-h.st/users/dhacker29/?fld_id=27426

What works?

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

RIL (Calls, SMS, Mobile Data)

Dual SIM

Sensors (Accelerometer, Compass, Light, Proximity, etc.)

Camera (photo)

Video playback

Audio (playback & recording)

GPS

Everything else not listed under "known issues"

Known Issues

FM Radio does not work

Sometimes wake up causes music stutter

Camera app sometimes crash on close

Unable to un-pin screen without rebooting

Some users have reported issues with call audio (see FAQ for a possible fix)

Some users reported random low video recording volume

Swipe-typing and face unlock are NOT ROM issues. They need the proper libraries from Google Apps.

Does not work on 4.1 stock ROM's bootloader, please upgrade to 4.2 before flashing

Additionally, Dual SIM has the following limitations:

Both SIMs are always enabled (no way to disable one SIM)

"Receive incoming call while data is enabled" is always enabled

3G may not work properly if Dual SIM mode is enabled with only 1 SIM inserted

Installation

Make a backup!

If you were on CM 10.1 or a stock ROM prior to 4.2, upgrade to 4.2.

Install ClockworkMod recovery with SELinux support (.tar) (.zip by codekidX). Older CWM will result in a "status 7" error.

Reboot into recovery

Wipe data if coming from stock or another non-CM ROM (You may get a "staus 7" error if you fail to wipe.)

Install the ROM

Optionally install the Google Apps Addon

To upgrade to a newer build, simply flash the zip. There's no need for data wipe or flashing Google Apps again.

SOURCES

DEVICE TREE

KERNEL

CREDITS

TEAM VANIR

@pawitp for all patches

@AOGP

XDA:DevDB Information

[ROM] [5.0] [2-SIM] [ALPHA] VANIRAOSP BUILD3, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos i9082

Contributors

rutvikrvr

ROM OS Version: 5.0.x Lollipop

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x

ROM Firmware Required: 4.2 OR ANY KK ROM

Based On: VANIRAOSP

Version Information

Status: Alpha

Created 2014-11-18

Last Updated 2015-01-13
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
[COLOR=Red][U][I][B]Build7[/B][/I][/U][/COLOR]
[list]
[*]fix status bar brightness adjustment,
[*]fix dialer search text taking 2 lines
[*]Fix volume key,
[*]improved switching data SIM
[*]Fix per-sim ringtone,
[*]Fix "up" button in call settings.
[*]Removed crashing "X-Divert" setting.
[*] Fix lock screen double carrier display,
[*] fix missing settings for volume key,
[*]fix SIM name not persisting,
[*]fix Settings "Running" crash
[/list]
[COLOR=red][B][I][U]BUILD 6[/U][/I][/B][/COLOR]
[LIST]
[*]Fix Miracast,
[*]Bump to 5.0.2,
[*]Fix screen record,
[*]freeze on low video RAM,
[*] Fix STK, install on smaller /system,
[*] Fix video freeze in YouTube/browser
[*] Fix screen off animation
[*] New music player, fix APN selection not being respected
[*]Fix FC when accessing mobile network settings
[*]toggling SIM2 data from Quick Settings, use audioflinger for resampling
[*]Improve root compatibility,
[/LIST]
[COLOR=red][B][I][U]BUILD 5[/U][/I][/B][/COLOR]
[LIST]
[*]Fixed voice note in WhatsApp,
SIM PIN,
[*]incoming call crash,
[*]2G/3G selection in non-English languages.
[*]SELinux is now in enforcing mode (you may need to wipe if you have ever used a custom kernel with SELinux disabled)
[*]Fixed unable to select 2G/3G, "Carrier Settings" FC,
[*]FC when dual SIM disabled,
[*]sometimes not able to set APNs,
[*]low Wi-Fi download performance when screen off
[*]BUTTON BACKLIGHTS NOW TURN ON ONLY WHEN THE BUTTONS ARE PRESSED AND NOT WHEN YOU TOUCH THE SCREEN
[/LIST]
[COLOR=red][B][I][U]BUILD 4[/U][/I][/B][/COLOR]
[LIST]
[*]Fixed "call feature" crash,
[*]random reboots
a big thanx to @pawitp
(Note: may require wipe or "pm clear com.android.launcher3" if launcher is crashing)
[/LIST]
[COLOR=red][B][I][U]BUILD 3 [/U][/I][/B][/COLOR]
[LIST]
[*]Fixed .wav playback,
[*] Fixed video recording,
[*]Fixed off-mode charging,
[*]"mount /data" error in install script,
[*] low call volume, thanx to @pawitp
[/LIST]

[COLOR=red][B][I][U]BUILD 2[/U][/I][/B][/COLOR]
[LIST]
[*]FIX SUPERSU ISSUE
[*]FIX CLEAR ALL RECENTS BUTTON
[/LIST]
[COLOR=red][B][I][U]BUILD 1[/U][/I][/B][/COLOR]
initial build
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] KanD93:
Another 5.0 ROM.

Thanks. :) :good:
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] Mj2789:
Rom download link is broken. :(

Edit... Sorry its working. My mistake
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] KanD93:
As of now any new features in this one or just the same as CM12?
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] Arunxyz:
ROM LINK GIVES UNEXPEXTED ERROR

CHANGE THE LINK TO THIS

"https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/rutvikrvr/i9082/VanirAOSP/lollipop/"

THIS LINK WORKS
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
I'm sorry about that ... I had updated it .. I don't know how it didn't fix ..
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
Well as of now ..very few changes .. Like battery percent ... Clear all in recents ... Button settings ( no baclight control) and stuff like that :)
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] Khaled Neda:
Do I must full wipe or flash like update ?
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] ishmeet1995:
Flash supersu from chainfire's thread

Google for it
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] areyouanand:
Any one flashed this rom...

:what:

Does it reboots randomly,applications force closes?
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] Mahz4130:
I request the developers to add an option to untick verify apps. Its so annoying to press decline again and again every time an app is restored through TB or an app is installed from outside of Google playstore.

:mad::mad::mad::(:(:banghead:
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] hemant4409:
Wonderful ROM

I think tester are less for this as compared to Alpha1.

Anyways Dev. I will test it and give you feedback by today evening.:good::good::good:

Thanks for the wonderful ROM.:good::good::good::good::good:

Please continue gre8 work for our Grand Community.
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] karipari95:
while restoring apps... switch off your wifi or mobile data. verify thingy won't appear. :)

Sent from my GT-I9082
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
im not facing such an issue ... ive been using it since yesterday .. did you do a clean flash?
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
compiling with a fix for supersu .. hold on
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] hemant4409:
Dear rutvik bro,

I m using it since last 3 hour with clean install also flashed SU with cwm. No issue till the time. working fine. :good::good:

Good to hear that you are compiling it with SU by default.:good::good::good::good::good:

Also request you to fix one bug BELOW

1) WHENEVER I TRIED TO CLOSE ALL RECENT IT SHOWS "Unfortunately System UI has Stopped"

2) Also i need to open setting to set recent panel by long press home button , please make it default.

Thanks for Grand 5.0

:good::good:
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
1) its a bug if there are more than 4 recent cards .. it fc's

2) go to settings/buttons/homebutton .. you can change it there

3) supersu is not inbuilt but i cant get root access on this current build although the zip is flashing .. so that will fix the root access
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] rishabh56:
Go into google settings>security and untick the option on verify apps
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RIPPER:
DELETED
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] hemant4409:
Ok Bro, waiting for your next build.

Also want to ask you that is there any way to make home screen slider cream/whitish color black?????:confused::confused:
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
Search .. For a thread by Vivek_Neel
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] areyouanand:
No currently I am on cm12 it has the bug of random reboots, so I asked
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] karlogutierrezmusic:
Hi!

For some reason BBM keeps force closing on opening and some other apps like Documents when placing a contact picture.. Any fix?
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] rogeriostranieri:
Brazil

Error SIM1, without asking PUK unlock error. and put in SIM2 is not releasing signal to receive calls on Brazil :crying:
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] thepoetofthefalls:
official build?

i saw your post on vanir's gerrit site still no status declared..since you didnt mention the status.. is it official? :D

btw thank you for giving grand users a great experience of the Lollipop! :)
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] fathy mahmoed:
support xposed ?
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] Mahz4130:
That option is not available on lollipop
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] rishabh56:
Nope it is available.if you have play services 6.5.85 it will be like in the screenshot
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] NoobInToto:
hey bro, i want to know if this is ported or built from source. Great job anyway bhai. You deserve a cookie. Hats off to grand developers! You guys make my phone worth to be showed off lol !!
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
Built from source
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
BUILD 2 is UP!!!

Build2

fix supersu problem

fix clear all recents button
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development] RVR:
is the same problem happening on cm12??