yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia M2] dash21:
Locked boot loader root access!

Hello Guys i discovered a way for LOCKED BOOTLOADERS to be ROOTED... heres what i did, i hope it helps everyone-

i used the sony mobile flasher-

clicked on MY D230X

ROOT, then FORCE RUN ROOT SHELL

select Super su (When i had a problem with the Super SU i just redownloaded it from the play store)

then installation went through

then when i checked the root permissions, it was working but, it was temporary- so i ran the KINGOROOT and "re root" it again from that applicatio.n

Restarted it and updated the Super SU in normal. now the ROOT is PERMANENT EHEHEHE :D

[IMG="root checker verification"]http://s14.postimg.org/6zyahrdn5/Screenshot_2015_01_11_04_32_23.png[/IMG]

[IMG="sony flasher and kingoroot"]http://s15.postimg.org/ue5uy898r/sonyroot.jpg[/IMG]
[Sony Xperia M2] Vino Kulafu:
If I remembered right, KingoRoot was discovered to be doing shady activities like collecting IMEI info and other stuff. Kinda risky.

And additional details please. Like did you use the OTA way of rooting or flashtool KK firmware then this menthod?

:confused:
[Sony Xperia M2] morrah1990:
Hi guys

I successfully rooted my m2

But after a while I restarted my phone and the root was gone

Sony ric folder contains enable file but it's empty no values

I tried re-rooting it again in the same way it rooted but again after rebooting the root was gone

I don't understand can someone help me please

Thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia M2] Ulrich Nga:
i get a problem fastboot driver wont install on my pc so i cant flash kernel
[Sony Xperia M2] Obbyb1:
Problem

Hello, have problem. When flash the CWM, phone boots up no screen. Cannot boot into CWM, have tried many times hold volume down, tap volume down, hold camera and volume down whilst tap screen. What is problem? Phone is run on 4.4.4

I have the unlock bootloader and the build number is the 18.3.1.C.1.13
[Sony Xperia M2] mgblade:
Can't enter into recovery mode...

Hi there...

My device is D2303 with 4.4.4 18.3.1.C.0.21

- I can not enter into recovery mode.why?

- i flashed 4.4.2 kernel with fastboot mode, and reboot device and tapping/pushing vol - button,but nothing happened...so many times i tried but still nothing...please tell me how can i fix it?

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia M2] Luiskyo:
#!

Flash SuperSU ? Where can i find the archieve ?
[Sony Xperia M2] ronaldbok:
m2 aqua , 4.4.2, unlocked BL already

will this work for M2 Aqua D2403, 4.4.2, unlocked bootloader already?
[Sony Xperia M2] saibbyweb:
Blank display after flashing 4.4.2 kernel?

I have an unlocked bootloader and when i flashed 4.4.2 kernal and booted to system, my screen got blank. Although i could hear the start up sound, the phone was working but the display was black. Somehow i turned off the phone and flashed the 4.4.4 kernel and it booted without errors and screen showed up. But it ain't rooted. Before flashing 4.4.4 kernel i once tried to enter the CWM Recovery (by powering on the phone while tapping VOLUME DOWN key but it didn't entered any recovery. What is happening?
[Sony Xperia M2] fercalbla:
Hi! I tried doing the process, so I successfull flashed the kernel with CWM (4.4.2) but it's impossible to enter in CWM, I tried Vol - several times, Vol+ and then Vol-, Vol+ and Camera Button, 'adb reboot recovery' command, etc...

My device is D2303 LTE Ver. and I'm using 18.3.1.C.1.13 Build.

Can someone provide any help?
[Sony Xperia M2] oXo Sp3ktr3 oXo:
Same problem here. D2303 .13

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-m2/orig-development/d2303-cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-6-root-t2884503
[Sony Xperia M2] cutejeff:
i will really appreciate if any one can give me a work through on how to do this as it is giving me serious problem understanding.
[Sony Xperia M2] vladcepesh:
enter the recovery mode

when you turn the phone on power

as soon as the phone appear sony logo after 5 seconds, press the volume -

you will feel the vibration

after a few seconds you will see the CWM-based recovery

If you do not enter the CVM means you have not done properly

for 18.3.1.C.1.13 Build. kernel is [D2303][NEW]Download for KitKat 4.4.4 (18.3.1.C.1.13) (RIC disabled + new CM recovery)
[Sony Xperia M2] iulian89:
same problem here-

4.4.4 bootloader unlocked.

After flashing the 4.4.2 kernel it's impossible to get to cwm recovery. The phone goes in bootloop and after the sony logo the display backlight just goes on and off in a loop.

Any idea on how to fix this? Thanks
[Sony Xperia M2] langsakers:
same problem here...

after following instructions from page 1, my phone stuck black screen after sony logo
[Sony Xperia M2] VarunaD:
please help me

sorry , my englidh is not good...help me please

my m2 D2303 build number is 18.3.1.c.1.15.....can i use this your method for root my 4.4.4 M2 D2303 ? it will not be harmful to my device ? i mean hard brick ?
[XDA Assist] bzza:
HI All

I have Rom'd the latest cyanogenmod (CM11 with android 4.4.4) on my phone. So it's rooted. Now I want to sim unlock. Even though I own the phone, Bell wants to charge me $50.00 to sim unlock it. This is ridiculous, and I refuse to give Bell more money.

So here are the questions I want to ask:

I have android 4.4.4 with CM11 on the phone. I want to downgrade to stock with android 4.2.2 - is there any reason why I can't flash the stock 4.2.2 rom

After I have downgraded, I want to use region lockaway. Then I want to go back to CM11 with Android 4.4.4 - will the sim unlock still be around

Can anyone tell me if doing the above will work?
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Hi,

Don't mind the thread title, but you would be best to ask about that here,

> AT&T, Canadian Bell, Rogers, Telus, Virgin Samsung Galaxy S 4 > AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > Stupid Questions Thread - No question too stupid!

Good luck!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drharder:
How is GPS with this device? I currently have the note 3 and I’m tired of the GPS not working all the time if at all.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beastlykings:
GPS works flawlessly for me. I always had issues with my note 1, but I've never had a GPS signal issue on stock CM11S.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
It's perfect for me, I use it for navigation and it's pinpoint accurate.

Transmitted via Bacon
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ek69:
Same here GPS is fine use it all the time even with Google now turned on

I have mine set to device only instead of high accuracy mode to save some battery, only turns on when needed. Wi-Fi only mode is useless IMO if you use it for navigation
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Narciso Neto:
Hi all, I'm reading some things about f2fs vs ext4 and I'm really looking into it...

Recently, I've flashed a LOT of ROMS (CM10, 10.1, 10.2, Stock 4.1 and stock based ones) trying to get 'that smoothness' that I had some times ago, but it always started lagging 2 or 3 days after clean flashing. :(

I started to see things like this:

So this is exatcly the 'fix' that i'm looking for, if it really does bring it...

Can someone help to do this? I saw some kernels on development thread but I didn't get the convertion part... [N0ob] :confused::confused:
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shsagnik:
Have you find solution?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willianalberto:
I found a tutorial (can't post links yet) that shows how to convert. You'll need the most recent TWRP for your device and a ROM compatible with F2FS (CM12 for sure is). You can use flashify to install the custom rom.

Boot into recovery

Make backup of your files (just for security reasons)

Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Data > Repair or Change Filesystem > Change Filesystem > F2FS

I didn't tried it, but you can do the same thing with /cache partition

Restore your backup, if you did it

Go to Advanced > Fix Permitions

Reboot.

I'm going to test it and see if works.

EDIT: It works but DO MAKE a backup because it'll wipe all your data.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shsagnik:
Will it delete all the files in internal storage?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willianalberto:
Yes, it'll as we'll format the partition as F2FS. Make a backup if you have important data on there.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jcooler:
I have tried the this procedure on my tab 2, and was not able to get it working. I have done this on my old Galaxy Nexus phone, and it made a huge difference in the performance. I was really hoping I would be able to make this work on the tab 2.

I was able to convert the data partition to F2FS, using Android-andy's twrp 2.8.1f2fs recovery. Then flash CM12. But after a reboot, it came up to a screen saying "Encryption Unsuccessful", and the only option available is to reset tablet. When I choose to reset, it would reboot into recovery, the attempt to mount /data, but would fail. It would reboot before I could read the exact errors.

I tried several time to get this to work, but every attempt failed. :confused:
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willianalberto:
Have you tried converting AFTER CM boots the first time? Also, are you using the latest build? It can be TWRP's fault too (just read on a thread on ASUS) or maybe our device don't support F2FS yet.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TopBanana777:
I have managed 2 convert many ROMs for the tab 2. I've spent hours reading about it in the past. As far as I'm aware no lollipop ROMs can convert yet as u also need a custom kernel that supports f2fs. U should be able 2 convert most KitKat ROM s with the right tools. Its only about 4 lines of the updater script 2 edit then find a kernel that supports ur ROM and f2fs like agni,dhollmen or blackhawk. Youll also need custom recovery thats f2fs ready, theres a twrp and philz download around. pitty easy once you do it ab couple of times. Hope that helps u......
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shsagnik:
Are there performance improvements?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TopBanana777:
There was quite a bit improvement, first sign of any custom kernel for lollipop that support's f2fs I'll be trying 2 convert the ROM to see the comparison's. Think that might be a little time away yet tho........
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrhamed:
I've opo and like to migrate on CM12 nightly with F2Fs but stopped on boot logo with AK kernel :( any suggestion??

-cm-12-20150312-NIGHTLY-bacon.zip

-AK.128.OPO.SKULL.CM12.zip

-formatted cache, data, system, sdcard as f2fs by philz_touch_6.59.1

what's wrong?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shustedm:
Anyone know any good USB OTG adapters for the samsung tab s 10.5 that read both USBs and micro sd cards from say a camera?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGoD:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/accessories
[HTC One Max] QA Bot:
Q&A for [ROM] HTC One MAX Stock ROM | ROOT | INTERNATIONAL | DEODEXED |1.54.401.1

Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.

Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [ROM] HTC One MAX Stock ROM | ROOT | INTERNATIONAL | DEODEXED |1.54.401.1. 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.

Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :)
[HTC One Max] melina123:
Halllo

I own a device HTC one max and have a problem with my update. When I do a factory reset I get a update 1.6 mb size and I install the update and phone restarts and the next update is 1.54 and he download the file and when he is going to install there is a messege modified version of software cann not install. I have a 1.19.401.2 version 4.3 sense 5.5

Device status is:

Locked

T6ul pvt ship s-off rh

Cid:111111!1

H-boot - 2.46.0000

Radio - 4t.21.3218.01

4 Oct 2013

I just need a normal update
[HTC One Max] flyingeagleage:
international stock rom

Hi. I have htc one max with uk vodafone, rom cid VODAP001. I want to know if I can flash other stock rom like european one without rooting.

locked

T6UL PVT SHIP S-ON RH

HBOOT 2.46.0000

Thanx for any info.
[HTC One Max] flyingeagleage:
I unlocked with htcdev and I put s off with firewater.

I changed CID to HTC__001 so I can flash EU stock rom downloaded from htcdev but I get errors.

What do I do wrong?
[HTC One Max] Dharani_V:
Does it Work On The Chinese Variant ?

Will it work on the T6DWG ?
[HTC One Max] shimuldn:
Not working after flash always HTC white sceen logo and reboot every mint

Installation done successfully but after reboot show

When i swipe to unlock

How to fix this issue??
[HTC One Max] daveboy4144:
Hi . My htc one max

I flashed a stock rooted Rom using twrp and get the same results. My device is a HTC one max t6ul cid 111111111 . Did you manage to find a solution?
[MX Player] DiffeRT:
Hi,

Recently I've faced with landscape and portrait issue. If I shot a video on my device in portrait mode. MX-Player stratched this video in wrong way. It tries to represent it as landscape.

Actually, it starts playing all portrait video in wrong way. It's very annoying.

Screenshots attached.

- Samsung Galaxy S4 mini

- Android 4.2.2

- MX-Player v. 1.7.33 (ARMv7 NEON)

Could you take a look?
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Goto settings | Decoder

Disable "Correct Aspact Ratio" under H/W decoder.

Check whether your problem is fixed or not.
[MX Player] DiffeRT:
Hi,

Thank you very much! Your advice has solved the problem.

Sorry for screaming, may be this is as designed, just new item in options:) But I didn't change this options before and it was working.

Does it means that my device works fine with hardware decoder and I don't need that option enabled?

My be it is useful to disable this one by default?

Thanks, again!

P.S. You can edit the title or that thread if it is not a bug.
[MX Player] Eagle 3:
Disabling "Correct Aspect Ratio" worked for me on my Note 4. As DiffeRT said, this option should be turned off by default. There are a lot of complaints on the Play Store of people having the same problem and they don't know what to do.
[MX Player] djcohiba1:
I am also having the same issue on my Note 5. Recorded a 15 second video to send to real estate clients and it is completely stretched when I send it. I cant find the hardware decoder or aspect ratio settings. Please help!

---------- Post added at 06:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:39 PM ----------

Where can I find the hardware decoder settings or aspect ratio on a Note 5 Pleaseeee??
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
I think my post is self explanatory.

From menu goto Settings, then Decoder. Under Hardware Decoder you can find "correct aspect ratio". Just disable it.

If you need manual override, when you play a file, open menu, goto display & open aspect ratio. You can select the commonly used settings as presets there or you can use your own as custom
[MX Player] djcohiba1:
Im looking for and have even searched decoder in settings. There is not a decoder option anywhere. Frustrated.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Are you searching in Android's System Settings..?

I am taking about MX Player's Settings option
[MX Player] djcohiba1:
Apologies, yes I was talking about android system settings. My issue is not personal playback instead my concern is what will happen when someone I send the video to receives it. I work with Realtors and send videos inviting them to events. If I make a 15 sec video and send it via mms it is stretched, just to be a bit more specific. Thanks
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Can you share a sample clip in which you have issues..?

It will be helpful to diagnosing the issue.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Gauraav:
Carliv Touch Recovery v2.5 for Gionee Elife E3​

CREDITS :

This recovery is ported by [MENTION=4939713]lopestom[/MENTION] Huge credits to him !! :):good:

[MENTION=5186178]carliv[/MENTION] For his support :cowboy:

TWRP team :good:

[MENTION=5362663]Gauraav[/MENTION] For testing it in Elife E3

INSTRUCTIONS : ( Read carefully )

1. Download the recovery file from the given link.

2. Copy it to your sdcard.

3. Use Flashify tools to install the recovery.

4. Reboot to recovery and see the magic of Carliv Touch Recovery.

If in case you find any installation problem flash the recovery through SP Tools. ( I prefer this method ;) )

DOWNLOADS :

DOWNLOAD LINK : Carliv Touch Recovery v2.5 for Elife E3 ​

How to Use :

* Touch the Tab u want to do.

* Swipe from right to left on the screen to go back.

* Swipe from left to right on the screen to page up.

NOTE : I nor xda is responsible for any of the problems caused to your phone. . .
[Samsung Gear S] pdqgp:
What is the number to the right on Applications mean? It seems to be a notification of some type such as updates or something but I can't figure how to invoke what it is asking me to do?

Insight appreciated.
[Samsung Gear S] dnkeyhnter:
I think that means you have 4 apps inside of gear manager that have updates available
[Samsung Gear S] pdqgp:
I don't think it is. I have my settings to update anytime not just over wifi.
[Samsung Gear S] dnkeyhnter:
mine had the number 2 next to it.. when i went in to look at what it was, i had 2 updates. I updated the apps and the number went away. It might have just been a coincidence though.
[Samsung Gear S] ash99:
Yep, app updates.
[Samsung Gear S] pdqgp:
I have mine set to update anytime ?
[Samsung Gear S] Tahde:
Mines does that. Its update notification. After update is installed, and you enter into that again. It should be gone.

Sent from my SM-T807P
[Samsung Gear S] foxbat121:
Not all apps can automatic update. It is quite common for some app on certain update require you to manually accept the certain changes. Why don't you just click on it and see if it is indeed apps waiting for updates?
[Samsung Gear S] pdqgp:
It's gone now. However, there's nothing to click on. If you tap on Gear Apps where that number appears, it simply opens the app store. Today it's gone but there were no indications of any updates, etc.

Still not sure what it was referencing.
[Samsung Gear S] foxbat121:
As posted above, it is referencing number of apps waiting to be updated. You can find it out in the app store updates section which is not exactly easy to locate. I did that a week ago. The Galaxy app store is not as nice as Google's app store.
[Samsung Gear S] pdqgp:
Got it. Thanks!
[General Topics] Tmarmol:
Hi all,

I have a HISENSE u970 phone with MIUI v4.7.5 on it. The problem is that when i change the theme it's reset to the default theme, always.

If I edit the default theme ( wallpaper, rings...) doesn't reset but when i change it to another theme it's reset.

I tried with free and paid themes but always reset.

I already tried wiping data and cache even reinstalled the ROM completely but the error persists
[General Topics] zelendel:
Check miui sites as they are not supported here.
[Android General] ArnoldGarry256:
The Alcatel OneTouch 4007 Pixi is a low-end Mediatek Android device but that doesn't negate the fact custom recoveries like TWRP or CWM can be of great use to the user. I took the liberty to deliver those two recoveries for this phone model for anyone who may need them.

How To Install Recoveries:​

You must have a rooted phone (Use this thread)

Download a recovery image of your choice from download links below the post

Rename image to ‘recovery.img’

Download and install Mobileuncle Tools and install it on your phone

Open Mobileuncle Tools and grant it root permission

Scroll to ‘Recovery Update’

Select ‘recovery.img’

Tap ‘OK’ to confirm

Done.

You can boot into recovery mode (Start phone while holding the Volume Up button) to access new recovery.

Enjoy! :)
[Android General] niltonomnunes:
Hi, please i need a custom rom for my alcatel ot 4007x and with any luck be free of network unlock!:fingers-crossed:
[HTC One X] Terrarist:
Running fastboot on my HOX and getting this result:

C:\Users\Michael\Documents\Handheld\Android\fastboot>fastboot format system
formatting 'system' partition...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.143s

Same happens with data and userdata.
[HTC One X] Thant:
Ofcorse will fail no comanf fastboot format system only fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and for the boot fastboot flash boot boot.img, fastboot erase cache and some minnor commands if you want to format system do it from custom recovery:eek:
[HTC One X] Terrarist:
This is a big problem. I've got the burnt out IC that blacks out the screen so unless I connect to a monitor I can't see anything. And I have a working MHL cable but it doesn't work in recovery or bootloader mode. Sweating profusely now
[Xolo Q700, Q700i] Cubix202:
Hey..

This topic is a question about XOLO Q800, but i didn't found any other categories to post this.

Sorry for my bad english.

So..my problem is..:

Recently, I bought a new phone and the rom that is has it's a little bit bad..

The phone is a XOLO Q800 wich in Romania, where I live, is called Allview P5 Quad.

So.. I don't like the ROM and I want to flash another one.

But, now comes the problem: when I try to flash any ROM, the IMEIs (IMEIs because it is a dual sim phone) are lost..

So, does anyone have an idea or a fix for this problem?

I have CWM recovery and root access.

Thank you

Have a nice day. :3
[Xolo Q700, Q700i] sachin.r.fulzele:
Use mtk tools to write imei
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] belu:
Someone can tell me what are the difference between this to ROM ?

Same soft (MSN...) ? Video call ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] stpete111:
It's all laid out in the first post here of this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=295456
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] belu:
Yes for WXML but for vanilla ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] richy240:
WMXL for sure... It has the regular Vanilla ROM plus some extras! And they both seem just as quick and stable as the other to me.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sub69:
I'm a Vanilla lover I'm afraid.

I always manage to get rid of a few unnecessary files/folders etc that are present even in the Vanilla releases, which gives me even more "ROM space" to cook my own ROM with as many of my own software choices squeezed in there as possible...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] richy240:
Well, the removal of the Office and RDP icons in the Vanilla ROM were the deciding factor for me. Yeah, the additional software takes up a little space, but they're small and not enough for me to worry about. And since I just started customizing ROMs, I am not too concerned about a MB or two until I really need them back.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sub69:
Absolutely!

Don't get me wrong, Kypher's done a great job. The added software doesn't have any impact on available Storage space after flashing and there's no reason at all why anyone should choose the "Vanilla" ROM over the "Live" ROM...

...unless you're going to cook your own ROM, and you want to start from square one with less to strip out in the first place.

I'll probably make a load of changes and additions that Kypher has already incorporated into "Live", but I like to start with a clean slate, and having messed around with a lot of ROM's on my previous devices, I'm pretty sure that I know 90% of what I'm going to do before I even start, and assuming I'm right, space is going to be at a premium!

Happy cooking!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] KevinBaker:
It also comes down to how soon you got on board :).

I was one of the first to download and install the Vanilla ROM before the WXML release was announced, and for me at this point there is no point in changing (especially after just getting my software how I like it :)). Remember there will be most likely several releases of WXML over the next couple of weeks, so my advice is if you're already on Vanilla there is not much reason to move to WXML .10 at the minute :).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] guilherme:
I've a tytn in Portuguese unlocked, can I install vanilla or wxml?

thnks